birminghammail--2020-09-01--How schools in Black Country are preparing to welcome kids back

Parents across the Black Country are preparing their children to return to school after six months of home-learning .
In Sandwell , fears of a second wave of coronavirus have been rising in recent weeks .
The latest outbreak was linked to an Asda supermarket in Cape Hill , after eight positive Covid-19 cases were confirmed .
It sparked a blunt reminder from director of public health , Dr Lisa McNally , who said : `` Local people in Smethwick are reminded that this virus can be fatal . ''
In a bid to reassure parents , primary schools in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep children safe as they return .
Councillor Maria Crompton , deputy leader for Sandwell Council , said : `` We need all parents to adhere to what is set out by our schools and academies and ask for everyone 's co-operation with this .
“ I would ask for everyone ’ s co-operation as it is very important for children not to miss out on their education .
All schools are doing their utmost to ensure the safety of our children.
” Pupils will return to class on Thursday , September 3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ welcomed back on Monday , September 7 .
Children returning to school must wear their uniform and a coat but can not bring a bag or any other items from home .
To ensure social distancing , pupils will be in their own class/year group bubble all of the time .
At playtimes , each year group will have their own designated play areas an the playground has been marked into zones .
The start and end times of the school day have been changed to minimise the number of people on-site .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ are expected to arrive at the main entrance .
Children in Year One and Two will start at 8.30am and are also expected to arrive at the main entrance .
Students in Year Three and Four will arrive at 8.30am through the Durban Road entrance while the Year Five and Six pupils are advised to arrive at 8.45am at the same entrance .
Parents can find more information by visiting the school ’ s website .
The school will be open to pupils from Wednesday , September 2 .
From this week the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friday and gates will be opened from 1.20pm .
A new flexible drop off and collection time has been introduced .
Parents a can drop off children from 8.40 to 9.05am and collect them between 3-3.15pm from Monday to Thursday .
The school has implemented a break time and lunch time rota to keep bubbles distanced from each other while allowing children to access play equipment .
Parents can find further information by visiting the school ’ s website .
Children will return to school on Thursday , September 3 .
Like most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be staggering start times and drop off and collection points .
Parents must now use a one-way system when picking up and dropping off children .
Entry to the main school site is through the Old Chapel Road gate or the Thompson Road gate .
Exit from the main school site is only through the Addenbrooke Road gate .
Pupils will be grouped into year group bubbles and will have staggered lunch times and break times .
Parents have been advised that children are only permitted to bring a coat , lunchbox @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Bags and other items are not allowed onsite .
For more information , head to the school ’ s website .
Pupils are expected to return to school on Thursday , September 3 .
Students can now arrive at the Ethel Street gates may arrive anytime between 8.35am and 9am .
Parents must adhere to a new one-way system .
All Year One and Year Two children will be provided with a sandwich meal at school , which includes crisps , a yoghurt , fruit and a drink .
Children who have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will also be provided with a sandwich meal .
Pupils will be in year group bubbles and will not mix with children from outside their year group to minimise contact with others .
The school says no bags or items other than a coat or lunchbox will be permitted onsite .
Parents can find more information on the school 's website .
While many are eager to see their children return to a normal educational routine , some parents have expressed their concerns on social media .
A Smethwick mum wrote on Facebook @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the children to have some normality and to be able to see friends and get some kind of education going.
” Commenting on the Black Country Bugle , another parent added : “ I think they need to go back for routine , I have n't done well with home-schooling them .
I will miss having them home with me though . ''
“ We need to get back normal life but still I ’ m scared for my three kids , '' said another mum on Facebook .
I think kids don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ themselves and social distancing . ''
Another added : “ Scared my three granddaughters going back - they ’ re only six , seven and fifteen .
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Parents across the Black Country are preparing their children to return to school after six months of home-learning.
In Sandwell, fears of a second wave of coronavirus have been rising in recent weeks.
The latest outbreak was linked to an Asda supermarket in Cape Hill, after eight positive Covid-19 cases were confirmed.
It sparked a blunt reminder from director of public health, Dr Lisa McNally, who said: "Local people in Smethwick are reminded that this virus can be fatal."
In a bid to reassure parents, primary schools in the area have released their plans to keep children safe as they return.
Councillor Maria Crompton, deputy leader for Sandwell Council, said: "We need all parents to adhere to what is set out by our schools and academies and ask for everyone's co-operation with this.
“I would ask for everyone’s co-operation as it is very important for children not to miss out on their education. All schools are doing their utmost to ensure the safety of our children.”
Cape Primary School
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When:
Pupils will return to class on Thursday, September 3. Reception and nursery children will be welcomed back on Monday, September 7.
New measures:
Children returning to school must wear their uniform and a coat but can not bring a bag or any other items from home.
To ensure social distancing, pupils will be in their own class/year group bubble all of the time. At playtimes, each year group will have their own designated play areas an the playground has been marked into zones.
The start and end times of the school day have been changed to minimise the number of people on-site.
Reception pupils will start at 8.50am and are expected to arrive at the main entrance.
Children in Year One and Two will start at 8.30am and are also expected to arrive at the main entrance.
Students in Year Three and Four will arrive at 8.30am through the Durban Road entrance while the Year Five and Six pupils are advised to arrive at 8.45am at the same entrance.
Parents can find more information by visiting the school’s website.
Crocketts Community Primary School
(Image: Google Street View)
When:
The school will be open to pupils from Wednesday, September 2.
New measures:
From this week the school will be closing at 2pm every Friday and gates will be opened from 1.20pm.
A new flexible drop off and collection time has been introduced. Parents a can drop off children from 8.40 to 9.05am and collect them between 3-3.15pm from Monday to Thursday.
The school has implemented a break time and lunch time rota to keep bubbles distanced from each other while allowing children to access play equipment.
Parents can find further information by visiting the school’s website.
Uplands Manor Primary School
(Image: Google Street View)
When:
Children will return to school on Thursday, September 3.
New measures:
Like most schools in the area, Uplands Manor will be staggering start times and drop off and collection points.
Parents must now use a one-way system when picking up and dropping off children. Entry to the main school site is through the Old Chapel Road gate or the Thompson Road gate. Exit from the main school site is only through the Addenbrooke Road gate.
Pupils will be grouped into year group bubbles and will have staggered lunch times and break times.
Parents have been advised that children are only permitted to bring a coat, lunchbox, fruit and a bottle of water. Bags and other items are not allowed onsite.
For more information, head to the school’s website.
Bearwood Primary School
(Image: Google Street View)
When:
Pupils are expected to return to school on Thursday, September 3.
New Measures:
Students can now arrive at the Ethel Street gates may arrive anytime between 8.35am and 9am. Parents must adhere to a new one-way system.
All Year One and Year Two children will be provided with a sandwich meal at school, which includes crisps, a yoghurt, fruit and a drink. Children who have free school meals in all year groups will also be provided with a sandwich meal.
Pupils will be in year group bubbles and will not mix with children from outside their year group to minimise contact with others.
The school says no bags or items other than a coat or lunchbox will be permitted onsite.
Parents can find more information on the school's website.
Mixed response from parents
While many are eager to see their children return to a normal educational routine, some parents have expressed their concerns on social media.
A Smethwick mum wrote on Facebook: “I’m excited for the children to have some normality and to be able to see friends and get some kind of education going.”
Commenting on the Black Country Bugle, another parent added: “I think they need to go back for routine, I haven't done well with home-schooling them. I will miss having them home with me though."
“We need to get back normal life but still I’m scared for my three kids," said another mum on Facebook. I think kids don’t know how to care about themselves and social distancing."
Another added: “Scared my three granddaughters going back - they’re only six, seven and fifteen.”


birminghammail--2020-09-01--Dad slashed trying to protect his baby girl from masked robber

An innocent father was slashed across his back as he tried to protect his baby daughter in a heartless masked robbery bid .
The dad , in his 30s , was injured in the terrifying ordeal on Hawthorne Road , Bournville on Monday , August 31 .
The attacker confronted the victim and threatened to harm his 22-month-old tot .
As the victim clocked a weapon in the would-be robber 's arms , he stood over the pram to ensure the baby was safe .
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The knifeman then slashed the blade across the victim 's back before fleeing empty handed .
Fortunately his wound was n't believed to be serious .
The knife was later discovered in the area , police said .
Police have stepped up patrols in the area and are examining CCTV amid further enquiries to identify him .
Officers have urgently appealed for witnesses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward .
Detective Sergeant Marc Petford , from force CID , said : `` This was a terrifying situation as the victim was left fearing for the safety of his daughter and himself .
`` It 's important we identify this man as soon as possible . ''
Anyone with information can contact police via Live Chat , or by calling 101 , and quoting 20BW/208592X/20 .

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An innocent father was slashed across his back as he tried to protect his baby daughter in a heartless masked robbery bid.
The dad, in his 30s, was injured in the terrifying ordeal on Hawthorne Road, Bournville on Monday, August 31.
The attacker confronted the victim and threatened to harm his 22-month-old tot.
As the victim clocked a weapon in the would-be robber's arms, he stood over the pram to ensure the baby was safe.
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The knifeman then slashed the blade across the victim's back before fleeing empty handed.
Fortunately his wound wasn't believed to be serious. The knife was later discovered in the area, police said.
Police have stepped up patrols in the area and are examining CCTV amid further enquiries to identify him.
Officers have urgently appealed for witnesses or anyone with any information to come forward.
Detective Sergeant Marc Petford, from force CID, said: "This was a terrifying situation as the victim was left fearing for the safety of his daughter and himself.
"It's important we identify this man as soon as possible."
Anyone with information can contact police via Live Chat, or by calling 101, and quoting 20BW/208592X/20.


birminghammail--2020-09-01--The latest on Matty Cash to Villa with 'personal terms agreed'

Matty Cash could become Aston Villa 's first signing of the window , with reports claiming a deal could be close .
The Nottingham Forest Player of the Season looks set to make a leap to the Premier League , with a number of clubs linked .
Cash has been reinvented as a defender by Reds head coach Sabri Lamouchi in his first season in charge and was one of the most consistent players in the Championship .
After alternating between Frederic Guilbert and Ahmed Elmohamady last season , Dean Smith looks set to secure a genuine starter for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top-flight .
Below we run you through all the latest on Cash .
Reports of Villa 's interest only re-emerged last week , but the deal looks to be progressing quickly , with the Independent suggesting the player has agreed personal terms with Smith 's side .
It is understood that a fee has yet to be agreed , although reports in the national press , suggest the two Midlands clubs are edging closer to an agreement .
Who else is interested ?
A number of teams have been credited with an interest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , West Ham and Italian giants AC Milan were both touted as potential destinations - although the Reds would ultimately manage to keep him .
In the summer , Sheffield United are believed to have had a bid rejected , while newly-promoted Fulham and Leeds United have also been linked with a move .
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Google Play Store and App Store Back in April , former Villa striker Darren Bent , not only suggested that he was a player that Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa would like , but also one that Smith could make a move for .
“ He ’ s got a great work rate , '' Bent told Football Insider in April .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he does seem like a Bielsa-type player with the way that he plays .
“ He ’ s certainly an option for them , I ’ m sure if Leeds go up they ’ ll be in for him , there ’ s going to be other Premier League clubs who will be there to try and steal him as well .
“ You ’ ve got to look at the teams from the Premier League , look at the likes of , to put this out there , Aston Villa , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ Whatever the outcome at the end of the season , Matty Cash is going to have some takers.
” What Forest fans have said ?
Ashley : Would be an incredible boost to be able to keep Matty for at least another year .
Frank Clark ’ s Tash : The reason Cash goes won ’ t be down to FFP , It ’ ll be due to the players ’ desire to play in the top flight .
Its clutching at straws to think otherwise .
Raymondo Ponte : I like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ graft in week in week out and 100 % committed .
Still learning but you ’ d have to say he ’ s nothing special , it ’ s crazy the figures spouted about his signature .
Valspoodle : To get more than £10m for Matty plus a decent player ( accent on decent ) would be a good result , given that the player will almost certainly be leaving .
AlfaSemedoBlueJeansAndChinos : 12m would still leave a sting , esp when the likes of AC Milan are rumoured to be watching him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for that , and that he goes to Milan for 15m+ season end if we don ’ t go up .
TonyWoodcock ’ sLovechild : It breaks my heart that we find ourselves in a position having to sell one of our most talented own to settle the books .
Why Villa are so keen With Villa understood to be closing in on a deal for Cash , we caught up with NottinghamshireLive Forest reporter Barry Cooper , to get the lowdown on the right-back and how he will fit in on B6 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be getting in Cash ?
They ’ ll be getting one still learning his trade , keen and willing to learn .
He loves his football , he ’ s enthusiastic and he ’ s a manager ’ s dream – one which will excite supporters in the way he plays .
Technically , Cashy is a player who is at his best going forward and playing on the front foot , looking to pass forward as much as possible , and not take the easy ball backwards or sideways .
He ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and get as far up the pitch as possible , he really is the epitome of a modern full-back .
When it comes to going the other way , he ’ s getting better and better – with more games comes more experience and an understanding of the role .
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Matty Cash could become Aston Villa's first signing of the window, with reports claiming a deal could be close.
The Nottingham Forest Player of the Season looks set to make a leap to the Premier League, with a number of clubs linked.
Cash has been reinvented as a defender by Reds head coach Sabri Lamouchi in his first season in charge and was one of the most consistent players in the Championship.
After alternating between Frederic Guilbert and Ahmed Elmohamady last season, Dean Smith looks set to secure a genuine starter for the club's second season back in the top-flight.
Below we run you through all the latest on Cash.
Personal terms agreed
Reports of Villa's interest only re-emerged last week, but the deal looks to be progressing quickly, with the Independent suggesting the player has agreed personal terms with Smith's side.
It is understood that a fee has yet to be agreed, although reports in the national press, suggest the two Midlands clubs are edging closer to an agreement.
Who else is interested?
A number of teams have been credited with an interest in the 23-year-old. Back in January, West Ham and Italian giants AC Milan were both touted as potential destinations - although the Reds would ultimately manage to keep him.
In the summer, Sheffield United are believed to have had a bid rejected, while newly-promoted Fulham and Leeds United have also been linked with a move.
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Bent's shrewd shout
Back in April, former Villa striker Darren Bent, not only suggested that he was a player that Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa would like, but also one that Smith could make a move for.
“He’s got a great work rate," Bent told Football Insider in April. "He’s got good quality and he does seem like a Bielsa-type player with the way that he plays.
“He’s certainly an option for them, I’m sure if Leeds go up they’ll be in for him, there’s going to be other Premier League clubs who will be there to try and steal him as well.
“You’ve got to look at the teams from the Premier League, look at the likes of, to put this out there, Aston Villa, they might go: ‘We like him.’ Whatever the outcome at the end of the season, Matty Cash is going to have some takers.”
What Forest fans have said?
Ashley : Would be an incredible boost to be able to keep Matty for at least another year.
Frank Clark’s Tash: The reason Cash goes won’t be down to FFP, It’ll be due to the players’ desire to play in the top flight. Its clutching at straws to think otherwise.
Raymondo Ponte : I like Matty, lovely lad, puts his graft in week in week out and 100% committed. Still learning but you’d have to say he’s nothing special, it’s crazy the figures spouted about his signature.
Valspoodle : To get more than £10m for Matty plus a decent player (accent on decent) would be a good result, given that the player will almost certainly be leaving.
AlfaSemedoBlueJeansAndChinos : 12m would still leave a sting, esp when the likes of AC Milan are rumoured to be watching him. Hope we don’t sell for that, and that he goes to Milan for 15m+ season end if we don’t go up.
TonyWoodcock’sLovechild: It breaks my heart that we find ourselves in a position having to sell one of our most talented own to settle the books.
Why Villa are so keen
With Villa understood to be closing in on a deal for Cash, we caught up with NottinghamshireLive Forest reporter Barry Cooper, to get the lowdown on the right-back and how he will fit in on B6.
What type of full-back will Villa be getting in Cash?
They’ll be getting one still learning his trade, keen and willing to learn. He loves his football, he’s enthusiastic and he’s a manager’s dream – one which will excite supporters in the way he plays.
Technically, Cashy is a player who is at his best going forward and playing on the front foot, looking to pass forward as much as possible, and not take the easy ball backwards or sideways. He’s always looking to break the lines and get as far up the pitch as possible, he really is the epitome of a modern full-back.
Going forward he’s terrific.
When it comes to going the other way, he’s getting better and better – with more games comes more experience and an understanding of the role.
For the full Matty Cash lowdown - CLICK HERE


birminghammail--2020-09-01--Police officer pleads guilty to child sex offences

A serving police officer has been convicted of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child .
PC Lee @ @ @ @ @ has also admitted four counts of making indecent images of a child .
The 54-year-old @ @ @ @ @ Staffordshire Police ’ s Northern Resolution Centre , pleaded guilty at Birmingham Crown Court .
@ @ @ @ @ Monday , November 2 .
Tatton was arrested on December 10 last year by the @ @ @ @ @ team and was immediately suspended .
He remains suspended from his role and will also @ @ @ @ @ Assistant Chief Constable Scott Green said : “ Tatton ’ s actions are unacceptable and @ @ @ @ @ to the very people we should be protecting and keeping safe .
“ His actions @ @ @ @ @ standards that the public and the force demands and expects of police officers .
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A serving police officer has been convicted of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child.
PC Lee Tatton - pictured above - has also admitted four counts of making indecent images of a child.
The 54-year-old, who was based at Staffordshire Police’s Northern Resolution Centre, pleaded guilty at Birmingham Crown Court.
He will be sentenced on Monday, November 2.
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Tatton was arrested on December 10 last year by the force’s Operation Safenet team and was immediately suspended.
He remains suspended from his role and will also face internal disciplinary proceedings.
Assistant Chief Constable Scott Green said: “Tatton’s actions are unacceptable and have caused harm and distress to the very people we should be protecting and keeping safe.
“His actions fell well below the high standards that the public and the force demands and expects of police officers.”


birminghammail--2020-09-01--'Incredibly stupid' yobs risk lives placing objects on rail line

Mindless thugs have trespassed on to a Worcestershire railway line and placed objects on the tracks endangering lives .
The ‘ incredibly stupid ’ youths went through a gate close to Cosgrove Close in Worcester and were then seen on the tracks on the Worcester to Birmingham line at 5.10pm on Monday , August 31 .
They have then placed a series of rocks on the line which could have caused damage to a train .
British Transport Police said both the trespassing and putting the objects on the line was ‘ incredibly dangerous ’ .
In one image 21 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a row on the track , while two larger rocks are placed on a rail on the adjacent track pictured behind .
The BTP Three Counties team tweeted : “ First call of the day to a trespass incident in Worcester .
Youths seen placing items on tracks .
Incredibly stupid for them and potential for damage to trains passing over at speed .
“ Attended by British Transport Police Three Counties and Network Rail .
Gates secured and items removed.
” A spokeswoman for British Transport Police added : “ Officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cosgrove Close , Worcester at 5.10pm on Sunday , August 31 following reports of objects having been placed on the tracks .
“ The objects were removed and enquiries are ongoing .
Trespassing is incredibly dangerous , as is obstructing the railway in this way .
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Mindless thugs have trespassed on to a Worcestershire railway line and placed objects on the tracks endangering lives.
The ‘incredibly stupid’ youths went through a gate close to Cosgrove Close in Worcester and were then seen on the tracks on the Worcester to Birmingham line at 5.10pm on Monday, August 31.
They have then placed a series of rocks on the line which could have caused damage to a train.
British Transport Police said both the trespassing and putting the objects on the line was ‘incredibly dangerous’.
In one image 21 small rocks can be seen lined up in a row on the track, while two larger rocks are placed on a rail on the adjacent track pictured behind.
The BTP Three Counties team tweeted: “First call of the day to a trespass incident in Worcester. Youths seen placing items on tracks. Incredibly stupid for them and potential for damage to trains passing over at speed.
(Image: British Transport Police Three Counties)
“Attended by British Transport Police Three Counties and Network Rail. Gates secured and items removed.”
A spokeswoman for British Transport Police added: “Officers were called to the line close to Cosgrove Close, Worcester at 5.10pm on Sunday, August 31 following reports of objects having been placed on the tracks.
“The objects were removed and enquiries are ongoing. Trespassing is incredibly dangerous, as is obstructing the railway in this way.”


birminghammail--2020-09-01--School 'encourages' pupils to wear masks and staff given visors

A Tamworth school principal is 'encouraging ' all her students to wear masks or face coverings when they return this week .
Rawlett School welcomes back Years 7 and 11 on Thursday ( September 4 ) and then all other pupils on Friday .
Now a school newsletter to parents has revealed new coronavirus measures , including pupils being asked to wear masks when indoors .
Staff will also be provided with visors , which will be optional .
Heather McLachlan , school principal , said : “ It is the wearing of face coverings in school that has caused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to this .
“ We have narrow staircases and corridors and although students are in year group bubbles in their zones , members of staff are moving around the buildings much more than usual .
“ Whilst it is not compulsory to wear a mask in school I would encourage students to wear one when indoors , especially at social times .
“ Staff will be provided with visors and are able to wear them if they wish to .
`` We will not allow students to wear face masks which have writing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and they will be expected to wear them properly over their nose and mouth . ''
She added : “ This September is likely to be the most unusual school year any of us has seen .
When making our plans , the first priority has been ensuring the safety and welfare of students and staff followed by trying to provide as effective an education as possible .
“ It is quite possible that national advice will change again or that once we start back we will decide that some routines can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you bear with us if you find that plans change and to let your child ’ s Form Tutor know if there are any individual concerns you may have .
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A Tamworth school principal is 'encouraging' all her students to wear masks or face coverings when they return this week.
Rawlett School welcomes back Years 7 and 11 on Thursday (September 4) and then all other pupils on Friday.
Now a school newsletter to parents has revealed new coronavirus measures, including pupils being asked to wear masks when indoors.
Staff will also be provided with visors, which will be optional.
Heather McLachlan, school principal, said: “It is the wearing of face coverings in school that has caused the most debate and we have responded to this.
“We have narrow staircases and corridors and although students are in year group bubbles in their zones, members of staff are moving around the buildings much more than usual.
“Whilst it is not compulsory to wear a mask in school I would encourage students to wear one when indoors, especially at social times.
“Staff will be provided with visors and are able to wear them if they wish to.
"We will not allow students to wear face masks which have writing or images eg. skulls and faces and they will be expected to wear them properly over their nose and mouth."
She added: “This September is likely to be the most unusual school year any of us has seen. When making our plans, the first priority has been ensuring the safety and welfare of students and staff followed by trying to provide as effective an education as possible.
“It is quite possible that national advice will change again or that once we start back we will decide that some routines can be amended and improved so I ask that you bear with us if you find that plans change and to let your child’s Form Tutor know if there are any individual concerns you may have.”


birminghammail--2020-09-02--Police hunt cruel thieves after £3,000 puppy stolen in home burglary

Police are hunting cruel thieves after an adorable French bulldog puppy worth £3,000 was stolen during a burglary .
The lilac and tan coloured pooch was taken by the callous crooks from an address on Ipswich Circus , Bakersfield , Nottingham , on Monday afternoon ( 31/8 ) .
Police say they are concerned for the safety of the four-week-old female pup because she is so young and still fully dependent on her mother .
Devastated owner Louiise Hollox took to social media to appeal for the safe return of the cute dog , which was taken from her kitchen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offering a £500 reward for information that leads to the recovery of the missing mutt , which was among a litter of five born to parents Stormzi and Bonnie last month .
She wrote on Facebook : `` She is too young to be without mum , please if anyone has any information contact me ASAP .
Lets get this girl back home . ''
The price of buying puppies has increased by up to 89 per cent as demand for four legged companions soared during lockdown .
French bulldog puppies are now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put the dogs up for sale on Facebook with prices starting at £2,500 .
Some dogs were reportedly fetching up to £10,000 as charities and industry experts warned scammers are exploiting `` unprecedented '' interest in puppies .
Detective Constable Colin Kirkup , of Nottinghamshire Police , added : `` We 're appealing to anyone who has any information about the whereabouts of this puppy to please call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 , quoting incident number 617 of 31 August 2020 .
`` Her owner is very upset and is offering a £500 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe return .
`` The puppy is too young to be without her mum so we 're urging anyone who has any information to contact us as soon as possible . ''

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Police are hunting cruel thieves after an adorable French bulldog puppy worth £3,000 was stolen during a burglary.
The lilac and tan coloured pooch was taken by the callous crooks from an address on Ipswich Circus, Bakersfield, Nottingham, on Monday afternoon (31/8).
Police say they are concerned for the safety of the four-week-old female pup because she is so young and still fully dependent on her mother.
Devastated owner Louiise Hollox took to social media to appeal for the safe return of the cute dog, which was taken from her kitchen between 3pm and 5pm.
She is offering a £500 reward for information that leads to the recovery of the missing mutt, which was among a litter of five born to parents Stormzi and Bonnie last month.
She wrote on Facebook: "She is too young to be without mum, please if anyone has any information contact me ASAP. Lets get this girl back home."
The price of buying puppies has increased by up to 89 per cent as demand for four legged companions soared during lockdown.
French bulldog puppies are now fetching up to £3,000 and Louiise had put the dogs up for sale on Facebook with prices starting at £2,500.
Some dogs were reportedly fetching up to £10,000 as charities and industry experts warned scammers are exploiting "unprecedented" interest in puppies.
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Detective Constable Colin Kirkup, of Nottinghamshire Police, added: "We're appealing to anyone who has any information about the whereabouts of this puppy to please call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 617 of 31 August 2020.
"Her owner is very upset and is offering a £500 for any information that leads to her safe return.
"The puppy is too young to be without her mum so we're urging anyone who has any information to contact us as soon as possible."


birminghammail--2020-09-02--Spotify Premium users in UK can get free Google Nest speaker

Spotify Premium users in the UK can get a free Google Nest speaker today .
The offer is available while stocks last .
According to Spotify , “ all eligible new and existing Spotify Premium individual , Family , Duo and Student master account holders in the UK ” can claim the speaker at no extra cost .
Those that have an existing account , looking to sign up or upgrade to the Premium membership can now get a £49.99 speaker for free with the account .
All you need to do is head over to the Spotify website , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with your Spotify account .
You can pick from chalk , charcoal , coral or sky .
Once you ’ ve chosen , you should be able to add your delivery address and watch the fee change from £49.99 to free .
It really is as simple as that .
Sadly this offer only applies to UK residents and you get one code per account - with until 31st October to redeem it .
A Google Nest Mini is a smart speaker that responds to your voice .
Place it in any room @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Spotify , get answers to questions , and control connected devices in your home .

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Spotify Premium users in the UK can get a free Google Nest speaker today.
The offer is available while stocks last.
According to Spotify, “all eligible new and existing Spotify Premium individual, Family, Duo and Student master account holders in the UK” can claim the speaker at no extra cost.
Those that have an existing account, looking to sign up or upgrade to the Premium membership can now get a £49.99 speaker for free with the account.
All you need to do is head over to the Spotify website, log in and link your Google account with your Spotify account.
You can pick from chalk, charcoal, coral or sky.
Once you’ve chosen, you should be able to add your delivery address and watch the fee change from £49.99 to free.
It really is as simple as that.
Sadly this offer only applies to UK residents and you get one code per account - with until 31st October to redeem it.
A Google Nest Mini is a smart speaker that responds to your voice.
Place it in any room and use it to play music on Spotify, get answers to questions, and control connected devices in your home.


birminghammail--2020-09-02--Tamworth's fireworks night cancelled due to Covid-19

Tamworth ’ s annual fireworks extravaganza has been cancelled this year due to coronavirus .
Tamworth Borough Council said the free event , which attracts thousands of visitors from far and wide every year , would be “ impossible ” to stage due to test and trace rules .
It said restricting numbers would also “ go against the spirit of the occasion ” .
CounJohn Chesworth , cabinet member for culture and operational services , said : “ While this is a sad decision to have to make , we feel it ’ s the safest course of action @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risks of the global pandemic .
“ Although some outdoor events can now go ahead , these have to comply with strict social distancing measures – something we feel would be impossible to achieve for an event as big and as popular as the fireworks .
“ We usually get upwards of 20,000 people at the fireworks and they tend to come from far and wide , and this is just too large to manage in the current scenario .
`` Given the nature of the event , it doesn ’ t lend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ honest , this is our biggest free event and we welcome all , so limiting how many could attend would really go against the spirit of the occasion .
“ We ’ re delighted that our arts and events team have started to organise some events again , but these are on a very small , very manageable and importantly , safe , level .
“ Current rules around outdoor events and test and trace would make it impossible for the fireworks to go ahead , and nor do we think there would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ residents for us to hold the event this year .
We ’ re all working hard to keep local cases down and prevent any form of local lockdown .
“ While it ’ s possible that some restrictions may ease between now and then , the fireworks has to be planned months in advance and we can ’ t see anything changing to the extent that it would be safe to invite thousands of people from all over into one area .
Especially as it would be going ahead at a time when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ winter season and the as yet unknown impact that will have on the pandemic .
“ We know this is disappointing , but we feel it ’ s the best and safest decision .
`` We can only hope that our sacrifices now will pay off and that we can get back to enjoying our events as soon as possible in the future .
”

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Tamworth’s annual fireworks extravaganza has been cancelled this year due to coronavirus.
Tamworth Borough Council said the free event, which attracts thousands of visitors from far and wide every year, would be “impossible” to stage due to test and trace rules.
It said restricting numbers would also “go against the spirit of the occasion”.
CounJohn Chesworth, cabinet member for culture and operational services, said: “While this is a sad decision to have to make, we feel it’s the safest course of action to protect our community from the ongoing risks of the global pandemic.
“Although some outdoor events can now go ahead, these have to comply with strict social distancing measures – something we feel would be impossible to achieve for an event as big and as popular as the fireworks.
“We usually get upwards of 20,000 people at the fireworks and they tend to come from far and wide, and this is just too large to manage in the current scenario.
"Given the nature of the event, it doesn’t lend itself to restricting numbers and to be honest, this is our biggest free event and we welcome all, so limiting how many could attend would really go against the spirit of the occasion.
“We’re delighted that our arts and events team have started to organise some events again, but these are on a very small, very manageable and importantly, safe, level.
“Current rules around outdoor events and test and trace would make it impossible for the fireworks to go ahead, and nor do we think there would be the appetite or expectation from our residents for us to hold the event this year. We’re all working hard to keep local cases down and prevent any form of local lockdown.
“While it’s possible that some restrictions may ease between now and then, the fireworks has to be planned months in advance and we can’t see anything changing to the extent that it would be safe to invite thousands of people from all over into one area.
Especially as it would be going ahead at a time when we’ll also be into the winter season and the as yet unknown impact that will have on the pandemic.
“We know this is disappointing, but we feel it’s the best and safest decision.
"We can only hope that our sacrifices now will pay off and that we can get back to enjoying our events as soon as possible in the future.”


birminghammail--2020-09-02--Strictly Come Dancing 2020 already has a clear favourite as odds released

Strictly Come Dancing have revealed six contestants that are officially on the line-up for this year ’ s show , and bookies have priced which of them is in with a chance of winning it .
Paddy Power have listed Radio 1 DJ Clara Amfo and singer Max George as the joint 6/1 early favourites to lift the Glitterball Trophy .
In second favourite position is boxer Nicola Adams ( 7/1 ) , who is the first contestant in the history of Strictly to dance in a same-sex couple .
It ’ s rated odds-on 1/4 that every future series @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partners of the same sex .
Next up in the market is Jason Bell ( 12/1 ) followed by Ranvir Singh ( 14/1 ) and Caroline Quentin ( 25/1 ) .
The full market will be updated when further contestants are announced .
And , with stars and professional dancers having to stay in a hotel together to isolate , the bookies make it odds-on 8/11 that the famous ‘ Strictly curse ’ strikes again in 2020 .
It ’ s also rated 6/1 that three or more contestant split with their real-life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Though the changes due to the show due to lockdown restrictions are predicted to have a good impact on viewing figures , as it ’ s 4/6 that it records its highest numbers ever .
Spokesman Paddy Power said : “ We ’ ve had our first teaser of Strictly contestants ahead of the show ’ s launch next month , and it ’ s Clara Amfo and Max George who lead the pack at the moment .
“ We ’ re also short-priced on an appearance from the dreaded Strictly curse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be closer than ever thanks to isolation rules .
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Strictly Come Dancing have revealed six contestants that are officially on the line-up for this year’s show, and bookies have priced which of them is in with a chance of winning it.
Paddy Power have listed Radio 1 DJ Clara Amfo and singer Max George as the joint 6/1 early favourites to lift the Glitterball Trophy.
In second favourite position is boxer Nicola Adams (7/1), who is the first contestant in the history of Strictly to dance in a same-sex couple.
It’s rated odds-on 1/4 that every future series of the show from now on features partners of the same sex.
Next up in the market is Jason Bell (12/1) followed by Ranvir Singh (14/1) and Caroline Quentin (25/1). The full market will be updated when further contestants are announced.
And, with stars and professional dancers having to stay in a hotel together to isolate, the bookies make it odds-on 8/11 that the famous ‘Strictly curse’ strikes again in 2020.
It’s also rated 6/1 that three or more contestant split with their real-life partners as a result of this series.
Though the changes due to the show due to lockdown restrictions are predicted to have a good impact on viewing figures, as it’s 4/6 that it records its highest numbers ever.
Spokesman Paddy Power said: “We’ve had our first teaser of Strictly contestants ahead of the show’s launch next month, and it’s Clara Amfo and Max George who lead the pack at the moment.
“We’re also short-priced on an appearance from the dreaded Strictly curse, since contestants will be forced to be closer than ever thanks to isolation rules.”
STRICTLY WINNER ODDS
6/1 Clara Amfo
6/1 Max George
7/1 Nicola Adams
12/1 Jason Bell
14/1 Ranvir Singh
25/1 Caroline Quentin


birminghammail--2020-09-02--Some BTEC students are still waiting for exam results

Some BTEC students in Birmingham still have n't received their grades , it has emerged .
BTEC results were due to published in early August , but the process was delayed after the Government annnounced changes to the way A-level and GCSE grades were assessed .
The goal was to ensure that BTEC students were treated fairly , but it 's meant that some students are still waiting to learn whether they 've achieved the results they need in order to win a place at university .
Ladywood MP Shabana Mahmood ( Lab ) said BTECs were often used as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ households to go on to higher education .
Raising concerns in the House of Commons , she said : `` Some BTEC students in my constituency are still to receive their grades .
Qualifications such as those underpin the social mobility of some of our most disadvantaged students , 50 % of whom got into university with at least one of them in 2018 .
`` Can the Secretary of State confirm when every BTEC student will receive their grades and what steps he will take to ensure that the life chances and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been fatally undermined ? ''
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson , MP for South Staffordshire , said : `` I know that the awarding organisation Pearson is working very closely with the centres where there are still some students who have not received their grades .
`` This is something that occurs each year , and the number of youngsters who received their BTEC awards was significantly higher than the previous year , but there are some centres where there continue to be some challenges .
I know that Pearson is working closely with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that those grades and qualifications are awarded as swiftly as possible . ''
Mr Williamson apologised once again to students who suffered “ a great deal of stress and uncertainty ” due to “ inconsistent and unfair ” A-level outcomes from exams watchdog Ofqual 's algorithm .
The Education Secretary told MPs that exams and assessments will go ahead in 2021 - but they may take place later than normal .
He told MPs : “ We are determined that exams and assessments will go ahead next year , and we ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this is done as smoothly as possible .
“ While none of this disruption is what we wanted for our students , I believe that they now have a certainty and reassurance they deserve and will be able to embark on the next exciting phase of their lives . ''
Downing Street confirmed that exams , which generally take place in May and June , could take place later in the year than normal .
The Prime Minister 's spokesman said Ofqual was carrying out a consultation into whether next year ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help pupils catch-up on missed learning .
He said : “ We are totally committed to the exams going ahead next year.
” Addressing the “ idea of a short delay ” for exams , the spokesman continued : “ The Education Secretary ( Gavin Williamson ) wrote to Ofqual about this on June 18 .
“ Ofqual then began a consultation on the idea of exams starting after the May half-term .
“ Ofqual will set out their final view in due course and we will wait to see what that recommendation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they still have questions to answer over this summer ’ s grading chaos , following the resignation of the Ofqual chief regulator in the wake of the A-level and GCSE results U-turn in England .
Sally Collier will be replaced by her predecessor Dame Glenys Stacey , the exams regulator said .
In a statement on Tuesday Ofqual said Ms Collier had decided “ that the next stage of the awarding process would be better overseen by new leadership ” .
Liberal Democrat education spokeswoman Layla Moran accused Education Secretary Gavin Williamson of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” for what had happened , and reiterated a call for him to resign .
The Education Select Committee has said Ofqual representatives will appear in front of MPs on September 2 , while Mr Williamson is due before the committee on September 16 .
Committee chairman Robert Halfon said Ms Collier had agreed to appear in front of MPs before her resignation and he hoped that she still would .

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Some BTEC students in Birmingham still haven't received their grades, it has emerged.
BTEC results were due to published in early August, but the process was delayed after the Government annnounced changes to the way A-level and GCSE grades were assessed. The goal was to ensure that BTEC students were treated fairly, but it's meant that some students are still waiting to learn whether they've achieved the results they need in order to win a place at university.
Ladywood MP Shabana Mahmood (Lab) said BTECs were often used as a way for students from lower income households to go on to higher education.
Raising concerns in the House of Commons, she said: "Some BTEC students in my constituency are still to receive their grades. Qualifications such as those underpin the social mobility of some of our most disadvantaged students, 50% of whom got into university with at least one of them in 2018.
"Can the Secretary of State confirm when every BTEC student will receive their grades and what steps he will take to ensure that the life chances and career prospects of these students have not been fatally undermined?"
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Education Secretary Gavin Williamson, MP for South Staffordshire, said: "I know that the awarding organisation Pearson is working very closely with the centres where there are still some students who have not received their grades.
"This is something that occurs each year, and the number of youngsters who received their BTEC awards was significantly higher than the previous year, but there are some centres where there continue to be some challenges. I know that Pearson is working closely with those centres to resolve those and ensure that those grades and qualifications are awarded as swiftly as possible."
Mr Williamson apologised once again to students who suffered “a great deal of stress and uncertainty” due to “inconsistent and unfair” A-level outcomes from exams watchdog Ofqual's algorithm.
The Education Secretary told MPs that exams and assessments will go ahead in 2021 - but they may take place later than normal.
He told MPs: “We are determined that exams and assessments will go ahead next year, and we’re working with the sector to ensure that this is done as smoothly as possible.
“While none of this disruption is what we wanted for our students, I believe that they now have a certainty and reassurance they deserve and will be able to embark on the next exciting phase of their lives."
Downing Street confirmed that exams, which generally take place in May and June, could take place later in the year than normal.
The Prime Minister's spokesman said Ofqual was carrying out a consultation into whether next year’s A-levels and GCSEs should be delayed to help pupils catch-up on missed learning.
He said: “We are totally committed to the exams going ahead next year.”
Addressing the “idea of a short delay” for exams, the spokesman continued: “The Education Secretary (Gavin Williamson) wrote to Ofqual about this on June 18.
“Ofqual then began a consultation on the idea of exams starting after the May half-term.
“Ofqual will set out their final view in due course and we will wait to see what that recommendation is.”
Government ministers have been told they still have questions to answer over this summer’s grading chaos, following the resignation of the Ofqual chief regulator in the wake of the A-level and GCSE results U-turn in England.
Sally Collier will be replaced by her predecessor Dame Glenys Stacey, the exams regulator said.
In a statement on Tuesday Ofqual said Ms Collier had decided “that the next stage of the awarding process would be better overseen by new leadership”.
Liberal Democrat education spokeswoman Layla Moran accused Education Secretary Gavin Williamson of letting someone else “take the blame” for what had happened, and reiterated a call for him to resign.
The Education Select Committee has said Ofqual representatives will appear in front of MPs on September 2, while Mr Williamson is due before the committee on September 16.
Committee chairman Robert Halfon said Ms Collier had agreed to appear in front of MPs before her resignation and he hoped that she still would.


birminghammail--2020-09-02--'It's not falling in the way we hoped' - new virus warning in Brum

The next couple of days could be crucial in keeping the number of coronavirus cases in Birmingham under control , the city 's Public Health Chief has claimed , as positive tests in the city begin to rise .
Speaking during a Health and Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee yesterday ( Sep 1 ) , Dr Justin Varney revealed that the case rate in Birmingham has 'stagnated ' , with the percentage of positive tests rising .
Figures presented at the meeting show that the seven-day case rate in the city has risen to 27.9 per 100,000 for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 22.1 during the previous week , while there has also been a 'significant outbreak ' over the past few days .
And Dr Varney says this rise has 'raised ' his concerns , adding that the next few days will tell whether Birmingham goes the same way as Leicester , which introduced a local lockdown earlier this year .
`` At the moment the case rate has stagnated a bit , and we ’ re not falling in the way that I would have hoped , and this is of concern , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ll be aware that we went on to the national watchlist two weeks ago now , and we have become an area of enhanced support .
The percentage of tests that are positive has risen over the last couple of days , and that raises my concern .
`` We do have a significant outbreak at the moment which is being managed , and that may be having an impact on the rate , though we have worked it out with and without those cases .
`` Testing uptake remains stable but unfortunately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way that it is in other parts of the city , and that also raises concern about where things are going .
And as you ’ ll be aware the council has started to use section 3 enforcement notices to take action against premises which are failing to keep their staff and their clients or customers safe from Covid .
`` So we ’ ve got an upshot of the current numbers .
The most recent data is Aug 29 .
As you can see testing has fallen slightly - it does fluctuate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day by day , but we ’ ve fallen slightly down from 994 on the 23rd to 904 .
And we ’ ve moved down from 9th in the region to 11th .
So I really hope that the new testing sites that are opening up will move that up .
`` We were coming down quite nicely but things have stalled , and it will depend over the next couple of days whether we are now on an upward climb in the way that Leicester did , or whether this is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ start to come down again in the way that some parts of the North West have done .
`` And as I said , the rolling rate follows that pattern .
And just to show you this as a diagram , the blue line is our seven day rolling case rate and the red line is the level we absolutely need to get below to be considered off the national watchlist .
`` And we were doing quite well , and then as you can see we ’ ve kind of had a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it a blip or are we now starting to go back up again .
And that will depend on what happens over the next couple of days . ''

The next couple of days could be crucial in keeping the number of coronavirus cases in Birmingham under control, the city's Public Health Chief has claimed, as positive tests in the city begin to rise.
Speaking during a Health and Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee yesterday (Sep 1), Dr Justin Varney revealed that the case rate in Birmingham has 'stagnated', with the percentage of positive tests rising.
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Figures presented at the meeting show that the seven-day case rate in the city has risen to 27.9 per 100,000 for the week ending August 29, having been at 22.1 during the previous week, while there has also been a 'significant outbreak' over the past few days.
And Dr Varney says this rise has 'raised' his concerns, adding that the next few days will tell whether Birmingham goes the same way as Leicester, which introduced a local lockdown earlier this year.
"At the moment the case rate has stagnated a bit, and we’re not falling in the way that I would have hoped, and this is of concern," he said.
"You’ll be aware that we went on to the national watchlist two weeks ago now, and we have become an area of enhanced support. The percentage of tests that are positive has risen over the last couple of days, and that raises my concern.
"We do have a significant outbreak at the moment which is being managed, and that may be having an impact on the rate, though we have worked it out with and without those cases.
"Testing uptake remains stable but unfortunately is not going up in the same way that it is in other parts of the city, and that also raises concern about where things are going. And as you’ll be aware the council has started to use section 3 enforcement notices to take action against premises which are failing to keep their staff and their clients or customers safe from Covid.
"So we’ve got an upshot of the current numbers. The most recent data is Aug 29. As you can see testing has fallen slightly - it does fluctuate on a week on week basis and day by day, but we’ve fallen slightly down from 994 on the 23rd to 904. And we’ve moved down from 9th in the region to 11th. So I really hope that the new testing sites that are opening up will move that up.
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"We were coming down quite nicely but things have stalled, and it will depend over the next couple of days whether we are now on an upward climb in the way that Leicester did, or whether this is a little blip and then we’ll start to come down again in the way that some parts of the North West have done.
"And as I said, the rolling rate follows that pattern. And just to show you this as a diagram, the blue line is our seven day rolling case rate and the red line is the level we absolutely need to get below to be considered off the national watchlist.
"And we were doing quite well, and then as you can see we’ve kind of had a blip. And the question is is it a blip or are we now starting to go back up again. And that will depend on what happens over the next couple of days."


birminghammail--2020-09-02--Demand for coronavirus test centre in town despite drop in cases

Redditch should have a dedicated walk-in coronavirus testing centre , its MP has demanded .
Cases have dropped by half after a recent in infections in the Worcestershire town .
But Rachel Maclean said a testing centre was needed to cater for any future increase .
A total of 25 cases were recorded in Redditch between August 15 and 21 , with a ‘ family gathering ’ identified as the likely source .
But in the following week cases fell back to 12 positives .
Four were in just one area – Riverside and Church Hill North .
Three more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on August 29 and 30 .
Mrs Maclean said : “ I ’ m pleased to see the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Redditch has fallen in the past seven days .
“ From the spike of 25 cases we saw between August 15 and August 21 , the number of confirmed cases in the following seven days fell to 12 .
`` Clearly there has not been a sustained increase in Covid-19 cases in the town .
“ As we know , the small outbreak we saw was the result of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no further cases linked to this outbreak .
The families involved are continuing to isolate .
“ Although this situation has been contained and we ’ re seeing cases fall , it has underlined the fact that coronavirus hasn ’ t gone away , and this could easily happen again .
“ I hope the fall in cases has also reassured parents whose children are returning to school this week .
`` As a mum myself , I understand parents ’ anxieties , but we can ’ t let children and young people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ education .
“ I ’ m continuing my conversations with local public health officials over the need for a walk-in coronavirus testing centre to be set-up in Redditch .
I ’ m confident public health officials are aware of the strong case for our town to have this facility.
” Mrs Maclean praised Worcestershire ’ s public officials for handling the Redditch outbreak and through test and trace keeping it under control .
She said : “ I ’ d like to thank Dr Kathryn Cobain and her team for the work they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation in Redditch .
They worked hard to track contacts and ask people to isolate .
Track and Trace has done its job .
“ We can all continue to play our part in controlling the spread of this virus by washing our hands regularly , wearing a face covering in enclosed spaces and by maintaining social distancing by staying at least one metre away from people not in your household .
“ The rules are again that people should not be socialising indoors in groups of more than two households .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a group of more than six people from different households .
“ I know these measures are tough , but they are in place fora reason .
We ’ ve now seen what happens when people break the rules and gather in large groups .
We ’ ve got the cases down – let ’ s not see a repeat of what happened last week .
“ Anyone who breaks rules should be fined and I ’ ll be getting in touch with the local police chief to discuss this case .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ so we can control the spread of coronavirus.
” Worcestershire saw 57 positive Covid-19 cases from August 15 to August 21 , which fell back to 39 cases from August 22 to August 28 .
There were 33 positive cases from August 8 to August 14 .
Speaking on the Redditch outbreak , Dr Cobain , the county ’ s Director of Public Health said : “ We have seen an increase in cases in Redditch but these are not linked to a workplace or community venue .
“ We are confident that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ event in a private household and the risk to the wider community is low .
“ Those who have tested positive are following our advice and self-isolating .
Others who attended the event have also gone into isolation .
The risk to the wider community is low .
“ This is a reminder to all of us that Covid-19 has not gone away , and it is important that we all continue to wash our hands regularly , wear face coverings where necessary , and keep our distance .
If you have symptoms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ test .
”

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Redditch should have a dedicated walk-in coronavirus testing centre, its MP has demanded.
Cases have dropped by half after a recent in infections in the Worcestershire town.
But Rachel Maclean said a testing centre was needed to cater for any future increase.
A total of 25 cases were recorded in Redditch between August 15 and 21, with a ‘family gathering’ identified as the likely source.
But in the following week cases fell back to 12 positives. Four were in just one area – Riverside and Church Hill North.
Three more cases were recorded in Redditch so far on August 29 and 30.
Mrs Maclean said: “I’m pleased to see the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Redditch has fallen in the past seven days.
“From the spike of 25 cases we saw between August 15 and August 21, the number of confirmed cases in the following seven days fell to 12.
"Clearly there has not been a sustained increase in Covid-19 cases in the town.
“As we know, the small outbreak we saw was the result of a family gathering. There have been no further cases linked to this outbreak. The families involved are continuing to isolate.
“Although this situation has been contained and we’re seeing cases fall, it has underlined the fact that coronavirus hasn’t gone away, and this could easily happen again.
“I hope the fall in cases has also reassured parents whose children are returning to school this week.
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"As a mum myself, I understand parents’ anxieties, but we can’t let children and young people miss out on any more of their education.
“I’m continuing my conversations with local public health officials over the need for a walk-in coronavirus testing centre to be set-up in Redditch. I’m confident public health officials are aware of the strong case for our town to have this facility.”
Mrs Maclean praised Worcestershire’s public officials for handling the Redditch outbreak and through test and trace keeping it under control.
She said: “I’d like to thank Dr Kathryn Cobain and her team for the work they have done to control and contain the situation in Redditch. They worked hard to track contacts and ask people to isolate. Track and Trace has done its job.
“We can all continue to play our part in controlling the spread of this virus by washing our hands regularly, wearing a face covering in enclosed spaces and by maintaining social distancing by staying at least one metre away from people not in your household.
“The rules are again that people should not be socialising indoors in groups of more than two households. And outdoors, you should not be socialising in a group of more than six people from different households.
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“I know these measures are tough, but they are in place fora reason. We’ve now seen what happens when people break the rules and gather in large groups. We’ve got the cases down – let’s not see a repeat of what happened last week.
“Anyone who breaks rules should be fined and I’ll be getting in touch with the local police chief to discuss this case. Let’s keep following the rules so we can control the spread of coronavirus.”
Worcestershire saw 57 positive Covid-19 cases from August 15 to August 21, which fell back to 39 cases from August 22 to August 28. There were 33 positive cases from August 8 to August 14.
Speaking on the Redditch outbreak, Dr Cobain, the county’s Director of Public Health said: “We have seen an increase in cases in Redditch but these are not linked to a workplace or community venue.
“We are confident that most cases are linked to a single event in a private household and the risk to the wider community is low.
“Those who have tested positive are following our advice and self-isolating. Others who attended the event have also gone into isolation. The risk to the wider community is low.
“This is a reminder to all of us that Covid-19 has not gone away, and it is important that we all continue to wash our hands regularly, wear face coverings where necessary, and keep our distance. If you have symptoms of Covid-19, you must arrange a test.”


birminghammail--2020-09-02--Meet schoolboy, 10, who has only eaten Dairylea sandwiches for 8 years

A schoolboy with a potentially life-threatening food phobia which meant he only ate DAIRYLEA sandwiches has been cured after being hypnotised .
Zachary Twigger , 10 , would gag if he tried anything other than his bland diet of the cheese spread .
Even his Christmas dinner was a round of Dairylea sandwiches washed down with a glass of water .
He developed his fear of food – known as Neophobia - when he was just 18 months old and has eaten nothing but the spread ever since .
He now munches through an entire tub of the cheesy spread @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ended up spending a small fortune on Dairylea cheese and never cooked Zachary a hot dinner in his life .
Becky , from Coventry , said : “ I remember trying Zachary on solids as a baby and the only thing he liked was Dairylea .
“ This carried on for years and I tried to get him to try other foods but he was physically unable to swallow them .
“ He would gag and have to spit out food and the only thing he could keep down was Dairylea sandwiches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the doctors actually said he would grow out of it .
He wasn ’ t overweight and was getting plenty of protein .
“ As he got older he started asking me to try other foods .
“ We went past a Chinese restaurant and he said he really liked the smell of the food but when he tried it , he couldn ’ t even get the food to his mouth.
” Unrelated to his Dairylea diet , Zachary developed Type-1 diabetes and was underweight for his age and BMI .
Becky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quite bad because he was n't getting enough good fats so was losing weight .
`` He needs insulin to control his diabetes but I knew we had to tackle his food phobia otherwise his health would get worse the older he got . ''
Becky , also mum to Archie , six , and Bethany , four , was so desperate she contacted Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist David Kilmurry .
He hypnotised Zachary and after his first two-hour session the youngster tucked into his first ever cooked meal – a roast dinner .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I never thought I ’ d be able to eat vegetables and gravy but after being hypnotised my fear was gone .
“ I never really got bored of Dairylea , it was just the only thing I could eat without gagging .
“ I got used to eating it .
I did used to wonder what a Christmas dinner tasted like because I really liked the smell of it cooking but I could never get myself to actually put the food in my mouth .
“ Now I can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to go to Pizza Express next because my friend ’ s say it ’ s amazing.
” Life coach David , who specialises in treating people fussy eating habits , said : `` Neophobia is translated of 'Fear of The New ' and young Zachary came in with a life threatening Neophobia combined with his Diabetes , it was essential to get a result for him .
“ Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy , we helped Zachary self question the fear of other foods and although he was super content with his Dairylea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hypnotism .
“ The clinical hypnotism helps to take a subject into 'Rest and Digest ' state - the opposite to 'Fight vs Flight ' a state that a phobic response puts us in .
“ Immediately after hypnotism I present a plate of food , in Zachary ’ s case a full roast dinner with all the trimmings and gravy - something Becky was amazed to see .
“ Zachary said ‘ I feel like I can eat anything ' straight after hypnosis .
“ He tucked straight into the warm carrots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I always get a bit emotional when I witness these amazing firsts but with Zacharys struggles this it was pure music to my eyes.
” For more information on food phobias , visit www.kilmurrylifecentre.com

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A schoolboy with a potentially life-threatening food phobia which meant he only ate DAIRYLEA sandwiches has been cured after being hypnotised.
Zachary Twigger, 10, would gag if he tried anything other than his bland diet of the cheese spread.
Even his Christmas dinner was a round of Dairylea sandwiches washed down with a glass of water.
He developed his fear of food – known as Neophobia - when he was just 18 months old and has eaten nothing but the spread ever since.
He now munches through an entire tub of the cheesy spread every day.
Mum Becky, 38, ended up spending a small fortune on Dairylea cheese and never cooked Zachary a hot dinner in his life.
Becky, from Coventry, said: “I remember trying Zachary on solids as a baby and the only thing he liked was Dairylea.
“This carried on for years and I tried to get him to try other foods but he was physically unable to swallow them.
“He would gag and have to spit out food and the only thing he could keep down was Dairylea sandwiches.
(Image: Anita Maric / SWNS)
“It was really hard but the doctors actually said he would grow out of it. He wasn’t overweight and was getting plenty of protein.
“As he got older he started asking me to try other foods.
“We went past a Chinese restaurant and he said he really liked the smell of the food but when he tried it, he couldn’t even get the food to his mouth.”
(Image: Anita Maric / SWNS)
Unrelated to his Dairylea diet, Zachary developed Type-1 diabetes and was underweight for his age and BMI.
Becky said: "His health was getting quite bad because he wasn't getting enough good fats so was losing weight.
"He needs insulin to control his diabetes but I knew we had to tackle his food phobia otherwise his health would get worse the older he got."
(Image: Anita Maric / SWNS)
Becky, also mum to Archie, six, and Bethany, four, was so desperate she contacted Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist David Kilmurry.
He hypnotised Zachary and after his first two-hour session the youngster tucked into his first ever cooked meal – a roast dinner.
Zachary said: “It was amazing, I never thought I’d be able to eat vegetables and gravy but after being hypnotised my fear was gone.
(Image: Anita Maric / SWNS)
“I never really got bored of Dairylea, it was just the only thing I could eat without gagging.
“I got used to eating it. I did used to wonder what a Christmas dinner tasted like because I really liked the smell of it cooking but I could never get myself to actually put the food in my mouth.
“Now I can’t wait to try different foods. I want to go to Pizza Express next because my friend’s say it’s amazing.”
(Image: Anita Maric / SWNS)
Life coach David, who specialises in treating people fussy eating habits, said: "Neophobia is translated of 'Fear of The New' and young Zachary came in with a life threatening Neophobia combined with his Diabetes, it was essential to get a result for him.
“Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, we helped Zachary self question the fear of other foods and although he was super content with his Dairylea he started to open his mind pre hypnotism.
“The clinical hypnotism helps to take a subject into 'Rest and Digest' state - the opposite to 'Fight vs Flight' a state that a phobic response puts us in.
“Immediately after hypnotism I present a plate of food, in Zachary’s case a full roast dinner with all the trimmings and gravy - something Becky was amazed to see.
“Zachary said ‘I feel like I can eat anything' straight after hypnosis.
“He tucked straight into the warm carrots broccoli for the first time.
“I always get a bit emotional when I witness these amazing firsts but with Zacharys struggles this it was pure music to my eyes.”
For more information on food phobias, visit www.kilmurrylifecentre.com


birminghammail--2020-09-02--Travel chaos after motorway closure sparks huge delays

Motorists faced long delays following a police incident which totally closed the M5 .
The motorway was shut both north and southbound between j unctions two and three , between Oldbury and Quinton , this morning , Wednesday , September 2 .
Drivers were urged by Highways England to avoid the area as long queues built and alternative routes became congested .
Medics were called to the scene at 9.11am , where two ambulances , a paramedic officer , the Midlands Air Ambulance critical care car and the hazardous area response team were drafted in to help with the incident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for around two-and-a-half miles in both directions , although traffic was later released .
A tweet from Highways England said : `` All lanes are now being opened on the M5 both directions between J3 Quinton and J2 Oldbury .
`` Traffic is currently being released . ''
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said : `` We were called at 9.11am to an incident between junction two and three of the M5 .
We have sent two ambulances , a paramedic officer , the Midlands Air Ambulance critical care car and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Country Live has contacted West Midlands Police for more information .

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Motorists faced long delays following a police incident which totally closed the M5.
The motorway was shut both north and southbound between j unctions two and three, between Oldbury and Quinton, this morning, Wednesday, September 2.
Drivers were urged by Highways England to avoid the area as long queues built and alternative routes became congested.
Medics were called to the scene at 9.11am, where two ambulances, a paramedic officer, the Midlands Air Ambulance critical care car and the hazardous area response team were drafted in to help with the incident.
By 10am traffic was backed up for around two-and-a-half miles in both directions, although traffic was later released. A tweet from Highways England said: "All lanes are now being opened on the M5 both directions between J3 Quinton and J2 Oldbury.
"Traffic is currently being released."
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called at 9.11am to an incident between junction two and three of the M5. We have sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer, the Midlands Air Ambulance critical care car and the hazardous area response team.
Black Country Live has contacted West Midlands Police for more information.


birminghammail--2020-09-02--Villa target Martinez will reportedly leave Arsenal on one condition

Former Arsenal boss Unai Emery is hoping to be reunited with Emiliano Martinez at Villarreal , according to reports .
Argentine goalkeeper Martinez is attracting lots of interest with Aston Villa reportedly among his admirers .
Villa have no fewer than four goalkeepers on their books but head coach Dean Smith would welcome another addition between the sticks .
Tom Heaton is still recovering from a long-term knee injury , while Pepe Reina - who filled in on loan during the second half of last season - has since returned to Italy .
Orjan Nyland , Jed Steer and Lovre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa continue to be linked with goalkeepers .
Manchester United pair Sergio Romero and Dean Henderson have been linked with Villa , though the latter is part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's plans .
Martinez is also reportedly a target for Smith , while it 's claimed ex-Arsenal manager Emery , now at Villarreal , will attempt to lure him to Spain .
Martinez 's preference is to remain at The Emirates but the Daily Mail report that he will leave Arsenal if he 's demoted to second choice goalkeeper when Bernd Leno @ @ @ @

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Former Arsenal boss Unai Emery is hoping to be reunited with Emiliano Martinez at Villarreal, according to reports.
Argentine goalkeeper Martinez is attracting lots of interest with Aston Villa reportedly among his admirers.
Villa have no fewer than four goalkeepers on their books but head coach Dean Smith would welcome another addition between the sticks. Tom Heaton is still recovering from a long-term knee injury, while Pepe Reina - who filled in on loan during the second half of last season - has since returned to Italy.
Orjan Nyland, Jed Steer and Lovre Kalinic all remain at the club but Villa continue to be linked with goalkeepers.
Manchester United pair Sergio Romero and Dean Henderson have been linked with Villa, though the latter is part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's plans.
Martinez is also reportedly a target for Smith, while it's claimed ex-Arsenal manager Emery, now at Villarreal, will attempt to lure him to Spain.
Martinez's preference is to remain at The Emirates but the Daily Mail report that he will leave Arsenal if he's demoted to second choice goalkeeper when Bernd Leno returns to fitness.


birminghammail--2020-09-02--Harry Potter star speaks out over 'out of order' pranks cast pulled

A Birmingham born star of the Harry Potter franchise has spoken out over the `` out of order '' pranks the cast members played on one another .
Oliver Phelps , who is from Birmingham , played George Weasley in the film franchise , which ran from 2001 to 2011 .
Oliver and his twin James , who played Fred Weasley , were a key part of the franchise , which was based on JK Rowling 's bestselling book series .
In a new interview with Metro , Phelps revisited the pranks the cast played on each other throughout filming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , James and Bonnie Wright ( who played Ginny Weasley ) were responsible for .
Revisiting the prank , which took place as Leavesdon Studios , where the movies were made , Oliver said : “ Everyone had walkie-talkies at the studios to obviously say , ‘ Come down to set , ’ and stuff like that .
`` So we borrowed one of these walkie-talkies .
And we realised that on a certain channel [ … ] was the same channel as the building site over the road .
`` To which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ d have fun looking at these guys from a long distance away saying , ‘ Hey , guys , you can go home now we ’ ve got a missed order , ’ or something like that.
” The three would see workers `` downing tools '' , he added , with their gaffer `` probably '' not realising he was `` dealing with children with his language '' .
“ He wasn ’ t very happy that we told his workforce to go home for the day , ” Phelps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were kind of given free rein because we could just claim we were method actors and we need to be able to express ourselves . ''

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A Birmingham born star of the Harry Potter franchise has spoken out over the "out of order" pranks the cast members played on one another.
Oliver Phelps, who is from Birmingham, played George Weasley in the film franchise, which ran from 2001 to 2011.
Oliver and his twin James, who played Fred Weasley, were a key part of the franchise, which was based on JK Rowling's bestselling book series.
In a new interview with Metro , Phelps revisited the pranks the cast played on each other throughout filming, and spoke out over one he, James and Bonnie Wright (who played Ginny Weasley) were responsible for.
Revisiting the prank, which took place as Leavesdon Studios, where the movies were made, Oliver said: “Everyone had walkie-talkies at the studios to obviously say, ‘Come down to set,’ and stuff like that.
"So we borrowed one of these walkie-talkies. And we realised that on a certain channel […] was the same channel as the building site over the road.
"To which Bonnie Wright, James and myself, we’d have fun looking at these guys from a long distance away saying, ‘Hey, guys, you can go home now we’ve got a missed order,’ or something like that.”
The three would see workers "downing tools", he added, with their gaffer "probably" not realising he was "dealing with children with his language".
“He wasn’t very happy that we told his workforce to go home for the day,” Phelps said, adding: "“We were kind of given free rein because we could just claim we were method actors and we need to be able to express ourselves."


birminghammail--2020-09-02--West Ham fans slam owners as Albion have Diangana bid accepted

Furious West Ham fans have labelled the decision to accept a £12m West Brom bid for Grady Diangana ' a new low ' .
The England Under-21 international was a key part of Slaven Bilic ’ s side last term , after joining on a season-long loan deal .
His eight goals and six assists went a long way to securing top-flight football for the Baggies , in Bilic ’ s first campaign with the club .
Make sure you do n't miss a thing - click here to sign up to our Albion newsletter Diangana then returned to West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bigger role for the 22-year-old .
The winger has been in fine form during pre-season , but now looks set to re-join the Baggies , with the Telegraph reporting a bid has been accepted .
It is understood the Hammers failed to convince Diangana of his first-team prospects and are willing to allow him to leave the club to continue his career .
With tensions between fans and owners David Gold and David Sullivan already high , the decision to sell one of their most talented youngsters , has been met with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : This is a really concerning lack of judgment from Moyes .
Diangana was one of very few reasons this season to be optimistic .
@ westham009 : Our incompetent board working their magic yet again .
@ B6Moore_ : WHY , I WANT TO KNOW WHY THEY ARE DOING THIS @ Elliz_samizdat : He 'd be at the top of our list if we did n't own him and the asking price would be at least £25m - beyond parody .
@ Lord_irons : Oh my lord .
What is going on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the club astually care anymore !
!
@ domchandler8 : This is the step too far .
He ’ s been playing incredibly in pre season , Haller obviously buzzing to play alongside him and Moyes couldn ’ t wait to utilise him .
If true , you ’ ll never be forgiven @ Colwil2000 : Is there the option to cancel season tickets after they have been renewed ?
@ Ibeaumont : This would be absolutely barking , even for our owners this ’ d be a new low .

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Furious West Ham fans have labelled the decision to accept a £12m West Brom bid for Grady Diangana 'a new low'.
The England Under-21 international was a key part of Slaven Bilic’s side last term, after joining on a season-long loan deal.
His eight goals and six assists went a long way to securing top-flight football for the Baggies, in Bilic’s first campaign with the club.
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Diangana then returned to West Ham, with David Moyes hinting at a bigger role for the 22-year-old.
The winger has been in fine form during pre-season, but now looks set to re-join the Baggies, with the Telegraph reporting a bid has been accepted.
It is understood the Hammers failed to convince Diangana of his first-team prospects and are willing to allow him to leave the club to continue his career.
With tensions between fans and owners David Gold and David Sullivan already high, the decision to sell one of their most talented youngsters, has been met with fury across social media:
@Nator1987: This is a really concerning lack of judgment from Moyes. Diangana was one of very few reasons this season to be optimistic.
@westham009: Our incompetent board working their magic yet again.
@B6Moore_: WHY, I WANT TO KNOW WHY THEY ARE DOING THIS
@Elliz_samizdat: He'd be at the top of our list if we didn't own him and the asking price would be at least £25m - beyond parody.
@Lord_irons: Oh my lord. What is going on? This is madness. Does anyone at the club astually care anymore !!
@domchandler8: This is the step too far. He’s been playing incredibly in pre season, Haller obviously buzzing to play alongside him and Moyes couldn’t wait to utilise him. If true, you’ll never be forgiven
@Colwil2000: Is there the option to cancel season tickets after they have been renewed?
@Ibeaumont: This would be absolutely barking, even for our owners this’d be a new low.


birminghammail--2020-09-02--Brit mum fights for life in Turkey as family launch desperate GoFundMe

A family has issued a heartfelt plea and a crowdfunding page to save a British mum currently fighting for her life abroad .
Carole Fleming , aged 67 , is from the north west of England and is currently fighting for her life after collapsing in Turkey .
The 67-year-old , from Stockport , in the UK , is currently being kept alive in Turkey by blood transfusions .
She is battling a deadly condition , according to a GoFundMe launched in a bid to raise costs to keep her alive .
She can not begin treatment until her family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say time is running out to save the mum , who is a breast cancer survivor .
Treatment for the blood disorder she is suffering from will cost £10,000 per day , with medical bills already piling up .
On the GoFundMe , daughter Stephanie writes : `` This is my beloved mother is Carole .
She is stranded in a Turkish hospital , in desperate , immediate need of medical repatriation .
`` A recent breast cancer survivor , she was diagnosed , treated and cleared of cancer in the UK late @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on holiday , my mother fell gravely ill !
Her condition became immediately critical .
She now faces a high risk to life .
A virulent blood disorder related to potential bone marrow deficiency has placed her in intensive care .
She has been in hospital since Aug 18th , undergoing medical testing and treatment centred on twice daily blood transfusions in an attempt to redress her critically low platelet count .
This is not working .
The doctors here in Turkey need to progress rapidly with a course of testing and treatment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continual treatment that may include a bone marrow transplant .
`` We are in a desperate Catch-22 . ''
It adds : `` A regular traveller , she has long-term travel insurance .
However , a victim of a loophole in the terms and conditions of her policy , the insurance can not cover her treatment until there is a specific diagnosis specifying that it is not related to the breast cancer she survived .
`` Her immune system is now attacking her body at such a high rate she needs transfusions daily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a commercial passenger .
`` So far , without insurance cover , the treatment keeping her alive has been approx £1000 per day !
In the urgently needed next step that cost will rise to £10k per day !
`` We need to get her back home to the wonderful care of our precious NHS , but without Medical Repatriation via a commercial Air Ambulance Service , her Turkish doctors , wisely , can not sign her out of care to fly .
The lowest quote we have for this cost is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here in Turkey and back in London can not help us .
If she dies , they will repatriate , but not whilst ill … alive .
The appeal continues : `` We have now spent all our savings and are stranded in Turkey without funds to cover the rising high cost of her life saving treatment … treatment she would receive for free on the NHS .
The dire , grim outlook we face is that she remains here , untreated due to costs … and dies .
`` We all have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your hearts and help me get mine to safety !
We are desperate and hopeless and in severe danger of her having to be left here to die .
No human being deserves this in this current world . ''
To donate to the appeal , click here

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A family has issued a heartfelt plea and a crowdfunding page to save a British mum currently fighting for her life abroad.
Carole Fleming, aged 67, is from the north west of England and is currently fighting for her life after collapsing in Turkey.
The 67-year-old, from Stockport, in the UK, is currently being kept alive in Turkey by blood transfusions.
She is battling a deadly condition, according to a GoFundMe launched in a bid to raise costs to keep her alive.
She cannot begin treatment until her family pay £10,000 per day.
Her family say time is running out to save the mum, who is a breast cancer survivor.
Treatment for the blood disorder she is suffering from will cost £10,000 per day, with medical bills already piling up.
On the GoFundMe, daughter Stephanie writes: "This is my beloved mother is Carole. She is stranded in a Turkish hospital, in desperate, immediate need of medical repatriation.
"A recent breast cancer survivor, she was diagnosed, treated and cleared of cancer in the UK late last year. Suddenly, whilst here on holiday, my mother fell gravely ill! Her condition became immediately critical. She now faces a high risk to life. A virulent blood disorder related to potential bone marrow deficiency has placed her in intensive care. She has been in hospital since Aug 18th, undergoing medical testing and treatment centred on twice daily blood transfusions in an attempt to redress her critically low platelet count. This is not working. The doctors here in Turkey need to progress rapidly with a course of testing and treatment starting with a bone marrow biopsy and continual treatment that may include a bone marrow transplant.
"We are in a desperate Catch-22."
It adds: "A regular traveller, she has long-term travel insurance. However, a victim of a loophole in the terms and conditions of her policy, the insurance can not cover her treatment until there is a specific diagnosis specifying that it is not related to the breast cancer she survived.
"Her immune system is now attacking her body at such a high rate she needs transfusions daily and is definitely not fit to fly as a commercial passenger.
"So far, without insurance cover, the treatment keeping her alive has been approx £1000 per day! In the urgently needed next step that cost will rise to £10k per day!
"We need to get her back home to the wonderful care of our precious NHS, but without Medical Repatriation via a commercial Air Ambulance Service, her Turkish doctors, wisely, cannot sign her out of care to fly. The lowest quote we have for this cost is £25,000. The British consulate, both here in Turkey and back in London can not help us. If she dies, they will repatriate, but not whilst ill … alive.
The appeal continues: "We have now spent all our savings and are stranded in Turkey without funds to cover the rising high cost of her life saving treatment … treatment she would receive for free on the NHS. The dire, grim outlook we face is that she remains here, untreated due to costs … and dies.
"We all have a mother so please please look into your hearts and help me get mine to safety! We are desperate and hopeless and in severe danger of her having to be left here to die. No human being deserves this in this current world."
To donate to the appeal, click here