birminghammail--2020-11-06--Watch - Fireworks light up sky at socially-distanced bonfire event

An array of spectacular explosions lit up the Black Country skyline as a massive socially-distanced fireworks display was held .
Huge bangs ripped through the Dudley borough at around 8pm on Thursday , November 5 , as the team let off the pyrotechnics from six unspecified locations .
Residents managed to watch the spectacular seven-minute display - which was accompanied by music through the radio - from the comfort of their own homes .
Dudley Council moved to put on the free event after the popular Himley Bonfire , which attracts up to 20,000 people every year , had to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 .
Before the fireworks a number of key buildings across the borough were lit up to pay tribute to the work of frontline staff in the fight against coronavirus .
They included Russells Hall Hospital , which was illuminated with a spectacular sign thanking the NHS .
Alongside the fireworks and lighting display , the council has also launched a text donation service to help in the fight against Covid-19 .
Monies donated will be split between Russells Hall Hospital and the Mayor of Dudley 's three chosen charities .
Councillor Nicolas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adult social care , said : `` After the year we have all had , and with the cancellation of the Himley bonfire , we wanted to do something positive to bring a little light into people ’ s lives .
`` We also wanted to say thank you to the frontline heroes in the NHS and social care , the ones who have put their lives on the line to protect the most vulnerable people in the borough .
`` The display was absolutely amazing and it ’ s been great to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see it .
The positive feedback we have received really does make it all worthwhile .
`` If you enjoyed it , it would be great if you could consider donating to very worthy causes through the text donation line we have set up . ''
To donate text DUDLEY plus the amount you would like to donate to 70450 .
For example , text DUDLEY 3 to 70450 to donate £3 .
Texts cost the amount of your donation plus one standard rate message .

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An array of spectacular explosions lit up the Black Country skyline as a massive socially-distanced fireworks display was held.
Huge bangs ripped through the Dudley borough at around 8pm on Thursday, November 5, as the team let off the pyrotechnics from six unspecified locations.
Residents managed to watch the spectacular seven-minute display - which was accompanied by music through the radio - from the comfort of their own homes.
Dudley Council moved to put on the free event after the popular Himley Bonfire, which attracts up to 20,000 people every year, had to be cancelled for safety reasons due to Covid-19.
Before the fireworks a number of key buildings across the borough were lit up to pay tribute to the work of frontline staff in the fight against coronavirus.
They included Russells Hall Hospital, which was illuminated with a spectacular sign thanking the NHS.
Alongside the fireworks and lighting display, the council has also launched a text donation service to help in the fight against Covid-19.
Monies donated will be split between Russells Hall Hospital and the Mayor of Dudley's three chosen charities.
Councillor Nicolas Barlow, cabinet member for health and adult social care, said: "After the year we have all had, and with the cancellation of the Himley bonfire, we wanted to do something positive to bring a little light into people’s lives.
"We also wanted to say thank you to the frontline heroes in the NHS and social care, the ones who have put their lives on the line to protect the most vulnerable people in the borough.
"The display was absolutely amazing and it’s been great to hear so many people were able to see it. The positive feedback we have received really does make it all worthwhile.
"If you enjoyed it, it would be great if you could consider donating to very worthy causes through the text donation line we have set up."
To donate text DUDLEY plus the amount you would like to donate to 70450. For example, text DUDLEY 3 to 70450 to donate £3. Texts cost the amount of your donation plus one standard rate message.


birminghammail--2020-11-06--Dean Smith details what happened at half-time during Saints loss

Dean Smith has detailed what exactly happened at half-time during the shock Southampton defeat last week .
The head coach revealed after the 4-3 loss that his bemused players believed Villa 's tactics were being brutally exploited by Saints given it was 0-3 at the break .
Smith , though , disagreed and pointed to the fact the visitors had scored via three free-kicks with James Ward-Prowse scoring directly from two while , for the opener , the Saints skipper picked out Jannick Vestergaard .
Villa chief Smith and his assistants had to calm the Villa players down in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreeing to play Ross Barkley - who started the game in a three-man midfield - higher up .
`` To be honest it was n't really a disagreement , '' Smith told BirminghamLive .
`` As coaches we went into the room 3-0 down at half-time and we asked what was the reason .
`` The reason is because we 've given three free-kicks away and they 've scored from all three of them .
There was n't an awful lot wrong with the system we was playing but we felt we might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goals against from the players might be to do with the system and that 's why we decided to flip it .
`` There was no disagreement with the players , we just felt that they thought we might need to change it now because we were three goals down when , at the time , we went into the dressing room scratching our heads .
We did n't think there was an awful lot wrong tactically but , unfortunately , we went three goals down from three set-pieces . ''
Asked to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed he 's been tweaking the positioning of Douglas Luiz , John McGinn and Ross Barkley ever since filing his team sheet prior to the Liverpool game .
`` We 've mixed it in all games , '' he said , `` sometimes we play a flat three , other times we played one No.6 and two No.8s and , other times , we 've played two No.6s and a No.10 ( 4-2-3-1 ) .
`` We 've got the ability with the players we 've got at the club to do that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a two ( McGinn , Douglas Luiz ) and a one ( Barkley ) against Liverpool and got a great result .
We started that again against Leicester but , after 15 minutes , we felt they played through us too easily and went with a one ( Douglas Luiz ) and a two ( McGinn , Barkley ) .
`` We had a flatter three against Southampton because we felt they played for a lot of the second balls .
Unfortunately they got three free-kicks and scored from them . ''

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Dean Smith has detailed what exactly happened at half-time during the shock Southampton defeat last week.
The head coach revealed after the 4-3 loss that his bemused players believed Villa's tactics were being brutally exploited by Saints given it was 0-3 at the break.
Smith, though, disagreed and pointed to the fact the visitors had scored via three free-kicks with James Ward-Prowse scoring directly from two while, for the opener, the Saints skipper picked out Jannick Vestergaard.
Villa chief Smith and his assistants had to calm the Villa players down in the dressing room at half-time last week before agreeing to play Ross Barkley - who started the game in a three-man midfield - higher up.
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"To be honest it wasn't really a disagreement," Smith told BirminghamLive. "As coaches we went into the room 3-0 down at half-time and we asked what was the reason.
"The reason is because we've given three free-kicks away and they've scored from all three of them. There wasn't an awful lot wrong with the system we was playing but we felt we might need to change it because perceptions of goals against from the players might be to do with the system and that's why we decided to flip it.
"There was no disagreement with the players, we just felt that they thought we might need to change it now because we were three goals down when, at the time, we went into the dressing room scratching our heads. We didn't think there was an awful lot wrong tactically but, unfortunately, we went three goals down from three set-pieces."
Asked to elaborate on his midfield system, Smith confirmed he's been tweaking the positioning of Douglas Luiz, John McGinn and Ross Barkley ever since filing his team sheet prior to the Liverpool game.
"We've mixed it in all games," he said, "sometimes we play a flat three, other times we played one No.6 and two No.8s and, other times, we've played two No.6s and a No.10 (4-2-3-1).
"We've got the ability with the players we've got at the club to do that now in different games. We started with a two (McGinn, Douglas Luiz) and a one (Barkley) against Liverpool and got a great result. We started that again against Leicester but, after 15 minutes, we felt they played through us too easily and went with a one (Douglas Luiz) and a two (McGinn, Barkley).
"We had a flatter three against Southampton because we felt they played for a lot of the second balls. Unfortunately they got three free-kicks and scored from them."
Expected Aston Villa line-up for Arsenal, 4-2-3-1: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett; Douglas Luiz, McGinn; Trezeguet, Barkley, Grealish; Watkins.


birminghammail--2020-11-06--Arsenal vs Villa TV channel, live stream & how to watch Sky Sports Box Office

Aston Villa will be hoping to end their losing run on Sunday when they travel to the Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal ( 7.15pm ) .
Villa head to North London on the back of a 4-3 defeat to Southampton last Sunday , a game in which they followed up a 3-0 reverse at Villa Park against Leeds United .
Dean Smith 's Villa had started the season with four wins from four games including an historic 7-2 defeat of Premier League champions Liverpool .
The Villans head to Arsenal level on points ( 12 ) with Mikel Arteta 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win a fourth game in all competitions .
The match is the latest to be on the Box Office platforms with this game on Sky Sports - at a charge of £14.95 .
Here 's everything you need to know about how to watch the game ...
When is the game ?
The match takes place on Sunday , November 8 , with kick-off at 7.15pm .
It 's part of a stacked Sunday of Premier League action with West Brom v Spurs on at 12pm , Leicester City-Wolves at 2pm and Man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The game will be played at the Emirates Stadium , although there will be no fans in attendance .
Is it on TV ?
The game will be shown live on Sky Sports Box Office .
That means that fans will be expected to pay a one-off fee of £14.95 in order to be able to watch the game live on TV .
Villa are sweating over the fitness of Bertrand Traore ( groin ) after the winger hobbled off just 29 minutes into his Premier League debut for Villa on Sunday against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so the medical staff will look at him and we 'll see how bad it is , '' explained Smith .
`` I do n't think it 's really serious otherwise he would n't have carried on .
It was serious enough for him to come off , that 's for sure . ''
Elsewhere , Kortney Hause is back in contention but he 's likely to miss out on being named amongst Villa 's subs , though .
Tom Heaton and Wesley are still a way off returning to first-team action after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Arsenal , Mikel Arteta 's men have a Europa League encounter with Norwegian side Molde on Thursday at the Emirates .
The two sides have both won their opening group matches .
Arsenal played an experimental XI vs Dundalk in their last Europa League fixture last week .
Arsenal will , though , continue to be without David Luiz ( thigh ) and Pablo Mari ( ligament damage ) .
Calum Chambers is back in training while the game against Villa will be too soon for Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli .
Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arsenal at the Emirates last September .
John McGinn had put Villa ahead after just 20 minutes before Nicolas Pepe scored from the penalty spot to make it 1-1 .
Wesley then poked home for Villa before Calum Chambers and a Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang free-kick made it 3-2 .
The two sides last met during Project Restart in July where Villa triumphed thanks to a goal by Trezeguet to continue their momentum towards final-day survival .

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Aston Villa will be hoping to end their two-match losing run when they head to Arsenal tonight.
Dean Smith's men have lost 4-3 and 3-0 in their last couple of matches, to Southampton and Leeds United respectively, ending a 100 per cent start to the new campaign.
However, Villa can settle a few nerves before the November international break with a positive result in North London.
They'll have to be on top form to get a positive result off Mikel Arteta's Arsenal, though, with tonight's opponents gunning for a fourth win on the spin.
The match is on television but not part of Sky Sports or BT Sport subscriptions for it is on the Sky Box Office platform.
Here's everything you need to know about how to watch tonight's game...
When is the game?
The match takes place on Sunday, November 8, with kick-off at 7.15pm.
It's part of a stacked Sunday of Premier League action with West Bromwich Albion losing to Tottenham Hotspur earlier on, Leicester City-Wolves at 2pm and Man City against Liverpool kicking-off at 4.30pm.
The game will be played at the Emirates Stadium, although there will be no fans in attendance.
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Is it on TV?
The game will be shown live on Sky Sports Box Office.
That means that fans will be expected to pay a one-off fee of £14.95 in order to be able to watch the game live on TV.
Team news
Villa are sweating over the fitness of Bertrand Traore (groin) after the winger hobbled off just 29 minutes into his Premier League debut for Villa on Sunday against Southampton.
"He felt his groin so the medical staff will look at him and we'll see how bad it is," explained Smith. "I don't think it's really serious otherwise he wouldn't have carried on. It was serious enough for him to come off, that's for sure."
Elsewhere, Kortney Hause is back in contention but he's likely to miss out on being named amongst Villa's subs, though. Tom Heaton and Wesley are still a way off returning to first-team action after their respective knee ligament injuries.
As for Arsenal, Mikel Arteta's men have a Europa League encounter with Norwegian side Molde on Thursday at the Emirates. The two sides have both won their opening group matches. Arsenal played an experimental XI vs Dundalk in their last Europa League fixture last week.
Arsenal will, though, continue to be without David Luiz (thigh) and Pablo Mari (ligament damage). Calum Chambers is back in training while the game against Villa will be too soon for Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli.
What happened last time?
Villa lost a thrilling five-goal encounter with 10-man Arsenal at the Emirates last September. John McGinn had put Villa ahead after just 20 minutes before Nicolas Pepe scored from the penalty spot to make it 1-1. Wesley then poked home for Villa before Calum Chambers and a Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang free-kick made it 3-2.
The two sides last met during Project Restart in July where Villa triumphed thanks to a goal by Trezeguet to continue their momentum towards final-day survival.


birminghammail--2020-11-06--Police appeal as officers probe 'series of indecent exposures'

Police are investigating a series of indecent exposures in Walsall .
West Midlands Police said a man has targeted a number of lone women since August , but a number of enquiries have failed to identify him .
The force said they need help to trace the man as `` his behaviour is unacceptable and has left the women affected extremely distressed . ''
Officers have released an image of a man , wearing dark clothing and sitting on a bike , who they wish to speak to in connection with the offences .
A spokesman for West Midlands Police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as black , aged between 15-23 , tall with a slim build .
`` He was wearing dark clothing , mostly sportswear and on some occasions was riding a bike , as pictured .
We ’ re told it ’ s a black mountain bike with red writing and a red frame . ''
If you know who he is please contact the police via Live Chat on our website or call 101 quoting crime reference number 20WS/242667X/20 .
Advice on the West Midlands Police website says a person commits an offence of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the intention of someone seeing them and them being alarmed or distressed .
Any person who carries out an act of obscene nature in the public can also be charged with ‘ outraging public decency ’ .
You can outrage public decency if you behave in a lewd , obscene or disgusting nature .

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Police are investigating a series of indecent exposures in Walsall.
West Midlands Police said a man has targeted a number of lone women since August, but a number of enquiries have failed to identify him.
The force said they need help to trace the man as "his behaviour is unacceptable and has left the women affected extremely distressed."
Officers have released an image of a man, wearing dark clothing and sitting on a bike, who they wish to speak to in connection with the offences.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "He’s described as black, aged between 15-23, tall with a slim build.
"He was wearing dark clothing, mostly sportswear and on some occasions was riding a bike, as pictured. We’re told it’s a black mountain bike with red writing and a red frame."
If you know who he is please contact the police via Live Chat on our website or call 101 quoting crime reference number 20WS/242667X/20.
Flashing, Indecent Exposure and Sex Acts in Public
Advice on the West Midlands Police website says a person commits an offence of exposure if they intentionally expose their genitals with the intention of someone seeing them and them being alarmed or distressed.
Any person who carries out an act of obscene nature in the public can also be charged with ‘outraging public decency’. You can outrage public decency if you behave in a lewd, obscene or disgusting nature.


birminghammail--2020-11-06--Boy, 17, who idolised Adolf Hitler offered to build weapons for people

A teenage boy from Warwickshire who had extreme right wing views has been jailed for terrorism offences .
When West Midlands Police raided Paul Dunleavy 's bedroom they found knives , air rifles , face coverings , camouflage face paint , ammunition and cardboard targets .
The 17-year-old , whose heroes included Adolf Hitler , had also been having online conversations with an extreme right wing group offering to convert a blank firing weapon into a viable firearm .
Dunleavy , from Rugby , was sentenced to five and a half years for collecting terrorism information and the commission , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his trial the court heard how the teenager had become a member of the online extreme right wing group Feuerkrieg Division ( FKD ) .
In July 2019 he started several virtual conversations where he expressed his extreme views and indicated he was planning or had already converted a blank firing weapon into a viable firearm .
When West Midlands Police detectives seized his phone they found more than 90 documents on firearms , explosives and military tactics , online material with an extreme right wing rhetoric as well as the online chat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Zealand attacks in Christchurch mosques in March 2019 were also found on his phone , together with the shooting in El Paso , Texas , in August 2019 , and the attacks at the Dayton and Garlic festival and the Anders Breivik attack in Norway .
A search of the teen ’ s bedroom - who declared his heroes as Adolf Hitler and James Mason - found knives , air rifles , face coverings , camouflage face paint , shotgun cartridges and bullet casings , numerous tools and camping equipment , as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ notebook was also seized containing swastikas and details of lone wolf attacks , as well as a mocked-up logo representing an extreme right group he wanted to form .
Dunleavy admitted nine counts of collecting terrorism information under section 58 of the Terrorism Act .
Last month a jury found him guilty of the commission , preparation and instigation of terrorism under section 5 of the Terrorism Act .
Head of West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit , Detective Chief Superintendent Kenny Bell , said : “ This boy had an unhealthy interest in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knew exactly what online platforms to join to share his extreme views .
“ He believed he had the skills to convert a blank firing weapon into a viable firearm and was willing to help others with his abilities . ''
Det Chief Supt Bell said counter terrorist police were committed to tackling all forms of extremist ideology .
`` We have seen many convictions over the last few years in connection with extreme right wing terrorism and this work continues apace .
These extreme groups have the potential to threaten public safety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We work tirelessly to counter terrorism .
Our absolute priority is to ensure the safety and security of the people who live , work and visit the West Midlands area .
Police are calling on members of the public to help them tackle the terrorist threat by reporting anything suspicious to the police , either by phoning 101 , or if it 's an emergency 999 .

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A teenage boy from Warwickshire who had extreme right wing views has been jailed for terrorism offences.
When West Midlands Police raided Paul Dunleavy's bedroom they found knives, air rifles, face coverings, camouflage face paint, ammunition and cardboard targets.
The 17-year-old, whose heroes included Adolf Hitler, had also been having online conversations with an extreme right wing group offering to convert a blank firing weapon into a viable firearm.
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Dunleavy, from Rugby, was sentenced to five and a half years for collecting terrorism information and the commission, preparation and instigation of terrorism.
During his trial the court heard how the teenager had become a member of the online extreme right wing group Feuerkrieg Division (FKD). In July 2019 he started several virtual conversations where he expressed his extreme views and indicated he was planning or had already converted a blank firing weapon into a viable firearm.
When West Midlands Police detectives seized his phone they found more than 90 documents on firearms, explosives and military tactics, online material with an extreme right wing rhetoric as well as the online chat conversations.
Eleven clips of the New Zealand attacks in Christchurch mosques in March 2019 were also found on his phone, together with the shooting in El Paso, Texas, in August 2019, and the attacks at the Dayton and Garlic festival and the Anders Breivik attack in Norway.
(Image: Coventry Telegraph)
A search of the teen’s bedroom - who declared his heroes as Adolf Hitler and James Mason - found knives, air rifles, face coverings, camouflage face paint, shotgun cartridges and bullet casings, numerous tools and camping equipment, as well as two makeshift cardboard targets.
A notebook was also seized containing swastikas and details of lone wolf attacks, as well as a mocked-up logo representing an extreme right group he wanted to form.
Dunleavy admitted nine counts of collecting terrorism information under section 58 of the Terrorism Act. Last month a jury found him guilty of the commission, preparation and instigation of terrorism under section 5 of the Terrorism Act.
Head of West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit, Detective Chief Superintendent Kenny Bell, said: “This boy had an unhealthy interest in other attacks across the world and he knew exactly what online platforms to join to share his extreme views.
“He believed he had the skills to convert a blank firing weapon into a viable firearm and was willing to help others with his abilities."
Det Chief Supt Bell said counter terrorist police were committed to tackling all forms of extremist ideology.
"We have seen many convictions over the last few years in connection with extreme right wing terrorism and this work continues apace. These extreme groups have the potential to threaten public safety and security," he said.
"We work tirelessly to counter terrorism. Our absolute priority is to ensure the safety and security of the people who live, work and visit the West Midlands area.
Police are calling on members of the public to help them tackle the terrorist threat by reporting anything suspicious to the police, either by phoning 101, or if it's an emergency 999.


birminghammail--2020-11-06--Arsenal team news ahead of Aston Villa as Mikel Arteta delivers Luiz verdict

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been discussing his side 's clash against Aston Villa at the weekend .
The Gunners host Dean Smith 's side on Sunday night ( 7.15pm ) looking to record a fourth-straight victory in all competitions after last night 's defeat of Molde in the Europa League .
It 's been a busy opening to the season for Arteta 's men , who have already played 13 games this campaign thanks to their Community Shield , Carabao Cup and Europa League commitments as well as domestic league action .
Arteta held a press conference ahead of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he does n't expect to have any new injury worries after the 4-1 win yesterday evening .
Arsenal and Villa go into this weekend 's match level on 12 points in eighth and ninth place respectively , with the latter a game behind their opponents with six matches played this season .
`` No , the players are not in yet , we will assess them today but we didn ’ t have any major problems so I am expecting the ones who are fit at the moment to continue to be available @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BirminghamLive 's colleagues in the capital at Football.London .
Arteta also discussed Villa 's strong start to the season after a summer of transfer activity .
Villa brought in goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Arsenal and signed Ross Barkley from Chelsea .
`` I think they have a better understanding with the players , '' Arteta said .
`` They 've worked with the manager for longer .
I think they recruited really well .
`` They got Emi , they got a striker , they got Ross and Douglas Luiz who is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he is capable .
He is a player that I know really well from my time at City and I think the time is benefiting them together .
You can see what they are trying to do and they look really strong . ''

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been discussing his side's clash against Aston Villa at the weekend.
The Gunners host Dean Smith 's side on Sunday night (7.15pm) looking to record a fourth-straight victory in all competitions after last night's defeat of Molde in the Europa League.
It's been a busy opening to the season for Arteta's men, who have already played 13 games this campaign thanks to their Community Shield, Carabao Cup and Europa League commitments as well as domestic league action.
Arteta held a press conference ahead of Sunday's game today and said that he doesn't expect to have any new injury worries after the 4-1 win yesterday evening.
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Arsenal and Villa go into this weekend's match level on 12 points in eighth and ninth place respectively, with the latter a game behind their opponents with six matches played this season.
"No, the players are not in yet, we will assess them today but we didn’t have any major problems so I am expecting the ones who are fit at the moment to continue to be available at the weekend," Arteta told BirminghamLive 's colleagues in the capital at Football.London .
Arteta also discussed Villa's strong start to the season after a summer of transfer activity.
Villa brought in goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Arsenal and signed Ross Barkley from Chelsea.
"I think they have a better understanding with the players," Arteta said.
"They've worked with the manager for longer. I think they recruited really well.
"They got Emi, they got a striker, they got Ross and Douglas Luiz who is a player who is starting to show us he is capable. He is a player that I know really well from my time at City and I think the time is benefiting them together. You can see what they are trying to do and they look really strong."


birminghammail--2020-11-06--Erdington road closed after serious crash

A major road in Erdington has been partially closed following a serious crash .
West Midlands Police have closed part @ @ @ @ @ the junction of Gunter Road .
The force said : `` We 're currently dealing @ @ @ @ @ the Chester Road at the junction of Gunter Road .
`` Road closures in place @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Erdington Policing Constituency tweeted : `` Please avoid Chester Road between the roundabout @ @ @ @ @ the Tyburn Road ( Bagot pub ) roundabout .
`` The road is closed following @ @ @ @ @

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A major road in Erdington has been partially closed following a serious crash.
West Midlands Police have closed part of the Chester Road at the junction of Gunter Road.
The force said: "We're currently dealing with a serious collision on the Chester Road at the junction of Gunter Road.
"Road closures in place. Please avoid the area."
Erdington Policing Constituency tweeted: " Please avoid Chester Road between the roundabout at the Tyburn House and the Tyburn Road (Bagot pub) roundabout.
"The road is closed following a Traffic Collision."


birminghammail--2020-11-06--Liverpool fans say the same thing about 'class act' Nuno after Diogo Jota reveal

Liverpool fans have been reacting to comments from Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Nuno Espirito Santo on Diogo Jota today .
Jota has hit the ground running at Anfield since he completed a surprise £41 million transfer to Liverpool in September .
The 23-year-old scored a hat-trick in the Champions League on Tuesday night , helping Liverpool on their way to a 5-0 win at Atalanta .
Jota bagged on his Liverpool debut in a 3-1 defeat of Arsenal in September and has also scored against Sheffield United and West Ham United .
In doing so , the former Atletico Madrid striker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ score seven goals in his first ten matches since Robbie Fowler did in 1993 .
And Nuno was asked about Jota 's progress at Jurgen Klopp 's side and revealed how happy it was making him that his compatriot is succeeding on Merseyside .
`` We are very happy for Diogo , '' the Wolves head coach said .
`` He is enjoying his football , enjoying his momentum , he is doing amazing for Liverpool .
I think Klopp is really happy with him .
For us , we worked together for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and succeeds it makes us happy .
`` In the case of Diogo it 's not a surprise .
Diogo loves the game , he is committed , he lives for football , he plays and watches all the games .
I am really happy for Diogo and I hope he continues and enjoys it game by game .
It ’ s a joy to see him smile . ''
Liverpool fans have reacted to Nuno 's comments and have all agreed that it was a classy response from Nuno .
`` Class @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Huge fan of Nuno , '' added another .
`` Admire what he ’ s done with the club and he ’ s a class act .
Plus he looks boss . ''
A third fan said : `` I have nothing but respect for this dude .
He is a breath of fresh air - honest , sincere and a great philosophy . ''
`` Great bloke is Nuno , '' said another while a fifth Liverpool supporter added : `` Easily my favorite in the League after us .
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Liverpool fans have been reacting to comments from Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Nuno Espirito Santo on Diogo Jota today.
Jota has hit the ground running at Anfield since he completed a surprise £41 million transfer to Liverpool in September.
The 23-year-old scored a hat-trick in the Champions League on Tuesday night, helping Liverpool on their way to a 5-0 win at Atalanta.
Jota bagged on his Liverpool debut in a 3-1 defeat of Arsenal in September and has also scored against Sheffield United and West Ham United.
In doing so, the former Atletico Madrid striker has become the first Liverpool player to score seven goals in his first ten matches since Robbie Fowler did in 1993.
And Nuno was asked about Jota's progress at Jurgen Klopp's side and revealed how happy it was making him that his compatriot is succeeding on Merseyside.
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"We are very happy for Diogo," the Wolves head coach said. "He is enjoying his football, enjoying his momentum, he is doing amazing for Liverpool. I think Klopp is really happy with him. For us, we worked together for four seasons and when a player goes and succeeds it makes us happy.
"In the case of Diogo it's not a surprise. Diogo loves the game, he is committed, he lives for football, he plays and watches all the games. I am really happy for Diogo and I hope he continues and enjoys it game by game. It’s a joy to see him smile."
Liverpool fans have reacted to Nuno 's comments and have all agreed that it was a classy response from Nuno.
"Class from Nuno," one fan said.
"Huge fan of Nuno," added another. "Admire what he’s done with the club and he’s a class act. Plus he looks boss."
A third fan said: "I have nothing but respect for this dude. He is a breath of fresh air - honest, sincere and a great philosophy."
"Great bloke is Nuno," said another while a fifth Liverpool supporter added: " Easily my favorite in the League after us."


birminghammail--2020-11-06--CCTV shows terrifying knifepoint robbery at newsagents

This is the moment an armed robber brandished a huge knife before stealing cash and cigarettes from a newsagents .
The terrifying incident happened at Watson 's Newsagents in Pennymoor Road , Stonydelph , Tamworth on Thursday night , November 5 .
Owner Gerald Watson said : `` Two guys came in , one brandishing a big knife , and demanded the money out of the till .
`` He got pretty aggressive and said there was n't enough and that he wanted cigarettes .
`` It was all over in about a minute because they panicked a bit and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frightening to be honest .
It seemed like he was on something , he was pretty erratic and loud and violent .
His whole demeanour was not very pleasant and menacing .
`` Nobody wants something like this to happen when you just come in to do your job especially with all this Covid stuff going on .
`` I am back in the shop again .
I will never let anybody get me down .
Most of the town is really good .
It is just a tiny majority trying to wreck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police confirmed : `` We are appealing for information over a robbery that saw a shop owner threatened with a knife in Tamworth .
`` Officers attended a shop on Pennymoor Road at about 8.25pm on Thursday ( November 5 ) , after reports of a robbery by an offender carrying a knife .
`` The offender is described as male , approximately 5 ft 6 '' tall and of slim build , who was wearing a dark top with a grey hood , dark trousers and gloves , with a surgical mask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said to be holding a knife during the incident and threatened the shop owner without any physical interaction .
`` The shop owner also described seeing a second male watching from by the door .
They were described as approximately 5 ft 8 '' tall , also of slim build and wearing dark clothing .
He also had a surgical mask on and something dark covering his head .
`` They escaped on foot with cash , cigarettes and rolling tobacco .
`` The shop had CCTV which is being scoured by officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the area at the time who may have seen or heard anything .
`` Anyone with any information should message Staffordshire Police on Facebook or Twitter quoting incident number 785 of November 5 , call 101 or alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

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This is the moment an armed robber brandished a huge knife before stealing cash and cigarettes from a newsagents.
The terrifying incident happened at Watson's Newsagents in Pennymoor Road, Stonydelph, Tamworth on Thursday night, November 5.
Owner Gerald Watson said: "Two guys came in, one brandishing a big knife, and demanded the money out of the till.
"He got pretty aggressive and said there wasn't enough and that he wanted cigarettes.
"It was all over in about a minute because they panicked a bit and then went.
"It was pretty frightening to be honest. It seemed like he was on something, he was pretty erratic and loud and violent. His whole demeanour was not very pleasant and menacing.
(Image: Watson's Newsagents)
"Nobody wants something like this to happen when you just come in to do your job especially with all this Covid stuff going on.
"I am back in the shop again. I will never let anybody get me down. Most of the town is really good. It is just a tiny majority trying to wreck it for everybody else."
Staffordshire Police confirmed: "We are appealing for information over a robbery that saw a shop owner threatened with a knife in Tamworth.
"Officers attended a shop on Pennymoor Road at about 8.25pm on Thursday (November 5), after reports of a robbery by an offender carrying a knife.
"The offender is described as male, approximately 5 ft 6" tall and of slim build, who was wearing a dark top with a grey hood, dark trousers and gloves, with a surgical mask covering their face.
"He was said to be holding a knife during the incident and threatened the shop owner without any physical interaction.
"The shop owner also described seeing a second male watching from by the door. They were described as approximately 5 ft 8" tall, also of slim build and wearing dark clothing. He also had a surgical mask on and something dark covering his head.
"They escaped on foot with cash, cigarettes and rolling tobacco.
"The shop had CCTV which is being scoured by officers, but they are also seeking those in the area at the time who may have seen or heard anything.
"Anyone with any information should message Staffordshire Police on Facebook or Twitter quoting incident number 785 of November 5, call 101 or alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-11-06--Dudley's rate of Covid infections is fastest growing in Black Country

Dudley is suffering the fastest rate of new Covid cases in the Black Country with 395 per 100,000 people .
Residents are now being urged to follow lockdown rules “ to the letter ” following the spike which council chiefs say is a result of increased testing .
The borough had one of the lowest rates in the West Midlands but has now passed Walsall at 339 , Wolverhampton at 314 and Sandwell at 382 .
Cllr Nicolas Barlow , cabinet member for health and adult social care , said : `` The way the vast majority of people have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nothing short of incredible .
I am extremely proud that we have all worked together to play our part in tackling this virus which is why we remained in Tier One for so long .
`` However , whilst we welcomed having fewer restrictions by being in Tier 1 we do now need people across the borough to understand that our cases are very much on a par with our West Midlands neighbours .
`` I know these continue to be unprecedented times but I urge people to continue following the latest advice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ By following the rules , we stand a much better chance of keeping our rates down and saving lives .
`` As a local authority we will continue to do all we can to support residents and businesses , but we need you all to play a part in that .
`` The message is simple , stay at home and follow the government advice.
” Until recently Dudley was the only authority in the West Midlands to be in Tier 1 restrictions but testing has increased by 38 per cent after two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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Dudley is suffering the fastest rate of new Covid cases in the Black Country with 395 per 100,000 people.
Residents are now being urged to follow lockdown rules “to the letter” following the spike which council chiefs say is a result of increased testing.
The borough had one of the lowest rates in the West Midlands but has now passed Walsall at 339, Wolverhampton at 314 and Sandwell at 382.
Cllr Nicolas Barlow, cabinet member for health and adult social care, said: "The way the vast majority of people have responded to important advice and guidance is nothing short of incredible. I am extremely proud that we have all worked together to play our part in tackling this virus which is why we remained in Tier One for so long.
"However, whilst we welcomed having fewer restrictions by being in Tier 1 we do now need people across the borough to understand that our cases are very much on a par with our West Midlands neighbours.
"I know these continue to be unprecedented times but I urge people to continue following the latest advice and lockdown rules to the letter. By following the rules, we stand a much better chance of keeping our rates down and saving lives.
"As a local authority we will continue to do all we can to support residents and businesses, but we need you all to play a part in that.
"The message is simple, stay at home and follow the government advice.”
Until recently Dudley was the only authority in the West Midlands to be in Tier 1 restrictions but testing has increased by 38 per cent after two new centres opened in Dudley and Lye.


birminghammail--2020-11-06--Pato, Crowley, Friend and more as Blues prepare for Bournemouth

Birmingham City face Bournemouth on Saturday with much focus on the goals column - Blues have just eight from their first ten games .
BirminghamLive writer Brian Dick held a Q & A with Blues fans and was asked about the rumour linking the club with Alexandre Pato , Dan Crowley ’ s position and other subjects .
Here ’ s a transcript of what was discussed .
Q .
Any updates on injuries ?
Friend likely to be back ?
We missed his experience ... .
BD : haven ’ t had today ’ s press conference yet I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at this stage .
That ’ s due at 1.30 with Marc Roberts ( Karanka doesn ’ t want to do more than one a week it seems and he did Tuesday pre Wycombe ) .
But I agree , the most noticeable thing about his absence was the lack of chat , Blues were much quieter without Friend and Clayton in the side .
Hopefully Friend will be available because I think Blues should go three at the back on Saturday , with Roberts , Dean and GF as the three centre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friend is doubtful for the game .
BD Q .
Do you think there will be another glut of team changes ?
Seems to me that he is trying to find a formula and team that works at the moment .
BD : Exactly that , still shape shifting , still looking as though he ’ s trying to figure out what works best .
I would not be surprised to see him go five at the back , nor to see Leko or McGree in the starting line-up .
Q , Any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the free market ?
Seems it would make sense to wait until Jan now , we are still very short in front of goal though .
Hogan doesn ’ t seem to be fancied ... BD : The Pato link still seems pretty fanciful to me , it ’ s doing the rounds in Italy and Brazil again but the articles keep referring to each other so it seems to be feeding on itself without much of substance .
As far as we can tell from his social media channels , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away .
What I would say is that Karanka didn ’ t deny it when I last asked about it , Pato isn ’ t exactly being linked with Real Madrid , Barcelona and then Birmingham City , it ’ s Monza and other teams like that .
But one thing to note is Monza are owned by Silvio Berlusconi , the chairman who brought him to AC Milan in 2007 .
Maybe that ’ s relevant .
Reports in Italy also say he wants to return there .
Q .
Interested to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
No doubting that there ’ s a player in there somewhere , but attitude seems to be a problem .
BD : I really am not sure where this rumour about his attitude has come from .
He admits to being hard work when he was a kid but I ’ ve never heard a single complaint about him from any player , manager , coach or staff member in his time at Blues .
As regards his football quality , like you I think he definitely has something but that something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Technically he ’ s good but he holds on to the ball too long for me and slows things down .
Karanka says he hasn ’ t made the most of his starts this season - which I agree with , Blues were pretty poor against Cambridge and Sheffield Wednesday and rarely looked like scoring .
However , in Crowley ’ s defence it ’ s pretty hard getting thrown in every odd week and then being asked to inspire an attacking performance .
He ’ s worth a place on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It is a shame , untapped potential .
Blues aren ’ t really playing with a 10 at all so even Toral is struggling to get in the squad .
McGree is a bit more versatile than Toral - but Crowley could play right midfield if needed too .
Q .
Is Toral now fit Brian after COVID , or is it just tactical reasons behind his omission ?
Also , do you think the 5-2-3/4-3-3 is the manager ’ s preferred formation at present .
Interesting that he went 4-2-3-1 the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reverted back to the system since .
BD : Yes , he is , he had a groin problem but was 19th man at Preston .
I ’ m not convinced he has a favoured system at present .
It was 5-1-2-2 at Preston , 4-1-4-1 at home to Wycombe .
If he wants two up top he seems to go for five at the back .
I think he ’ ll go to a back five vs Bournemouth too .
He keeps referring to the 4-2-3-1 being his favoured set-up but the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much suggests he doesn ’ t feel he ’ s got the right players to fit that system .
BD : I ’ m going 1-1 - with the qualification that I am the world ’ s worst tipster .
Q .
Much depends on whether Friend plays .
The fact they have Cook missing ‘ should ’ help though BD : It does , he ’ s come on a lot .
I remember doing the away game in April 2015 - the return game after the 8-0 earlier that season , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gave him a torrid time .
I ’ d like a young , fit Donaldson now tbf .
Mobile , just strong enough , just fast enough , just good enough in front of goal .
Perfect fit .

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Birmingham City face Bournemouth on Saturday with much focus on the goals column - Blues have just eight from their first ten games.
BirminghamLive writer Brian Dick held a Q&A with Blues fans and was asked about the rumour linking the club with Alexandre Pato, Dan Crowley’s position and other subjects.
Here’s a transcript of what was discussed.
Q. Any updates on injuries? Friend likely to be back? We missed his experience....
BD: haven’t had today’s press conference yet I’m afraid, so not clear at this stage. That’s due at 1.30 with Marc Roberts (Karanka doesn’t want to do more than one a week it seems and he did Tuesday pre Wycombe).
But I agree, the most noticeable thing about his absence was the lack of chat, Blues were much quieter without Friend and Clayton in the side.
Hopefully Friend will be available because I think Blues should go three at the back on Saturday, with Roberts, Dean and GF as the three centre backs.
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Q. Do you think there will be another glut of team changes? Seems to me that he is trying to find a formula and team that works at the moment.
BD: Exactly that, still shape shifting, still looking as though he’s trying to figure out what works best. I would not be surprised to see him go five at the back, nor to see Leko or McGree in the starting line-up.
Q, Any news on Pato? Or us delving into the free market? Seems it would make sense to wait until Jan now, we are still very short in front of goal though. Hogan doesn’t seem to be fancied...
BD: The Pato link still seems pretty fanciful to me, it’s doing the rounds in Italy and Brazil again but the articles keep referring to each other so it seems to be feeding on itself without much of substance. As far as we can tell from his social media channels, he’s still in Brazil, training away.
What I would say is that Karanka didn’t deny it when I last asked about it, Pato isn’t exactly being linked with Real Madrid, Barcelona and then Birmingham City, it’s Monza and other teams like that.
But one thing to note is Monza are owned by Silvio Berlusconi, the chairman who brought him to AC Milan in 2007. Maybe that’s relevant. Reports in Italy also say he wants to return there.
Q. Interested to get your take on the Crowley situation. No doubting that there’s a player in there somewhere, but attitude seems to be a problem.
BD: I really am not sure where this rumour about his attitude has come from. He admits to being hard work when he was a kid but I’ve never heard a single complaint about him from any player, manager, coach or staff member in his time at Blues.
As regards his football quality, like you I think he definitely has something but that something is wrapped in frustration and missed opportunity. Technically he’s good but he holds on to the ball too long for me and slows things down.
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Karanka says he hasn’t made the most of his starts this season - which I agree with, Blues were pretty poor against Cambridge and Sheffield Wednesday and rarely looked like scoring. However, in Crowley’s defence it’s pretty hard getting thrown in every odd week and then being asked to inspire an attacking performance. He’s worth a place on the bench in the match-day squad for me.
It is a shame, untapped potential. Blues aren’t really playing with a 10 at all so even Toral is struggling to get in the squad. McGree is a bit more versatile than Toral - but Crowley could play right midfield if needed too.
Q. Is Toral now fit Brian after COVID, or is it just tactical reasons behind his omission? Also, do you think the 5-2-3/4-3-3 is the manager’s preferred formation at present. Interesting that he went 4-2-3-1 the first few games but hasn’t reverted back to the system since.
BD: Yes, he is, he had a groin problem but was 19th man at Preston.
I’m not convinced he has a favoured system at present. It was 5-1-2-2 at Preston, 4-1-4-1 at home to Wycombe. If he wants two up top he seems to go for five at the back. I think he’ll go to a back five vs Bournemouth too.
He keeps referring to the 4-2-3-1 being his favoured set-up but the fact he hasn’t used it much suggests he doesn’t feel he’s got the right players to fit that system.
Q. Prediction for tomorrow?
BD: I’m going 1-1 - with the qualification that I am the world’s worst tipster.
Q. Much depends on whether Friend plays. The fact they have Cook missing ‘should’ help though
BD: It does, he’s come on a lot. I remember doing the away game in April 2015 - the return game after the 8-0 earlier that season, when Blues lost 4-2 but Clayton Donaldson gave him a torrid time. I’d like a young, fit Donaldson now tbf. Mobile, just strong enough, just fast enough, just good enough in front of goal. Perfect fit.


birminghammail--2020-11-06--Explained: Why West Brom could reignite against Tottenham

Playing against the bigger , better outfits could aid West Brom ’ s cause in front of goal - certainly when one takes into consideration their haul so far this season .
Albion have managed just six goals this term , but they ’ ve drawn blanks in four of their seven league matches and have netted just a single goal in their last four matches combined .
They plundered five strikes against Everton and Chelsea earlier this season , however - two sides that would traditionally be in the upper reaches of the Premier League .
Slaven Bilic has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Albion were able to adopt in those games could suit them once more when they welcome Tottenham Hotspur to The Hawthorns this weekend .
“ Against Chelsea and against Everton we scored the most goals , on paper you don ’ t expect that , ” Bilic said .
“ You are attacking space , and now we have the players who can attack the space .
Maybe they were a little less focused , hopefully Spurs will be also like that .
It ’ s got to be a bit of both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against the lower teams - like we ’ re trying to do , to be fair - they ’ re always trying to keep players behind the ball .
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“ Spurs are showing that they ’ re in between .
They ’ re not crazy to have the ball all the time .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the counter attack .
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Playing against the bigger, better outfits could aid West Brom’s cause in front of goal - certainly when one takes into consideration their haul so far this season.
Albion have managed just six goals this term, but they’ve drawn blanks in four of their seven league matches and have netted just a single goal in their last four matches combined.
They plundered five strikes against Everton and Chelsea earlier this season, however - two sides that would traditionally be in the upper reaches of the Premier League.
Slaven Bilic has reasoned that the counter attacking style that Albion were able to adopt in those games could suit them once more when they welcome Tottenham Hotspur to The Hawthorns this weekend.
“Against Chelsea and against Everton we scored the most goals, on paper you don’t expect that,” Bilic said. “You are attacking space, and now we have the players who can attack the space. Maybe they were a little less focused, hopefully Spurs will be also like that. It’s got to be a bit of both.
“When you’re playing against the lower teams - like we’re trying to do, to be fair - they’re always trying to keep players behind the ball.
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“Then you can’t count on the counter attacks, but when we’re facing the big guns - like we will do on Sunday - then we will have more chances to hurt them on counter attacks or to use their little sloppiness or mistakes to build up long, long attacks.
“Spurs are showing that they’re in between. They’re not crazy to have the ball all the time. They’re also looking to punish you on the counter attack.
“Karlan [Grant] is doing better everyday. He scored that goal at Brighton which helped him and helped the team. We are pushing those players to fill the box, those offensive guys who have to do the job.”


birminghammail--2020-11-06--Touchwood Solihull updates shoppers on what's open and what you can and can't do

Touchwood shopping centre in Solihull has given an update on what 's open and what the new rules are for visiting .
As we move into this latest nationwide lockdown - which has fallen right in the run-up to Christmas - many shoppers are still unsure what they can and can not do , and which places are still open .
So we have rounded up a list of what 's open at the centre to help you plan your visits .
A spokesperson for Touchwood told BirminghamLive : `` For all intents and purposes the doors of the centre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be mindful that we do not want people to just come here browsing .
Shoppers need to be coming in for essential purchases and pick-ups .
`` We would encourage people to use our services but to plan their time here to comply with Government regulations . ''
In the hospitality sector , restaurants , pubs , bars , cafes and canteens must close unless they can offer a takeaway service for food and non-alcoholic drinks between 5am and 10pm .
In Touchwood , the food and drink businesses continuing to operate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : The spokesperson pointed out : `` People can go into these premises to get takeaway food and drink but can not stay inside to consume it .
`` We also ca n't allow people to eat or drink within the centre as a whole so outside in Theatre Square we have eight wooden chalets where people can go to eat their food and drink , as long as they sit together only with their family or bubble or with one other person . ''
These shops are n't open for browsing but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at their websites .

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Touchwood shopping centre in Solihull has given an update on what's open and what the new rules are for visiting.
As we move into this latest nationwide lockdown - which has fallen right in the run-up to Christmas - many shoppers are still unsure what they can and cannot do, and which places are still open.
So we have rounded up a list of what's open at the centre to help you plan your visits.
A spokesperson for Touchwood told BirminghamLive: "For all intents and purposes the doors of the centre are open.
"We just have to be mindful that we do not want people to just come here browsing. Shoppers need to be coming in for essential purchases and pick-ups.
"We would encourage people to use our services but to plan their time here to comply with Government regulations."
Touchwood essential businesses
Superdrug
Vision Express
NM Money
Holland & Barrett
Touchwood businesses open for takeaway
In the hospitality sector, restaurants, pubs, bars, cafes and canteens must close unless they can offer a takeaway service for food and non-alcoholic drinks between 5am and 10pm.
In Touchwood, the food and drink businesses continuing to operate but just on a takeaway basis are:
Costa Coffee
Greggs
Jamaya
Krispy Kremes
Pret A Manger
Starbucks
Wagamama
Yakanori
Nando's
The spokesperson pointed out: "People can go into these premises to get takeaway food and drink but cannot stay inside to consume it.
"We also can't allow people to eat or drink within the centre as a whole so outside in Theatre Square we have eight wooden chalets where people can go to eat their food and drink, as long as they sit together only with their family or bubble or with one other person."
Touchwood shops open for click and collect
These shops aren't open for browsing but only for collecting items you've ordered at their websites.
Apple
Eaton Fine Art
The Entertainer
Hollister
JD Sports
John Lewis
JoJo Maman Bébé
Lakeland
Lush
Nespresso Boutique
Next
Office
Superdry
Zara


birminghammail--2020-11-06--Residents want homes on Halesowen land which attracts crime

Campaigners are calling on Dudley Council to buy and build badly needed homes on a Halesowen site which has become a magnet for crime and fly-tipping .
Local residents want the land on Attwood Street to be redeveloped after six derelict terraced cottages were demolished in 2016 and which has stood empty ever since .
They have now launched a petition calling on the council to use its powers of compulsory purchase to provide housing and improve the area .
Resident Daniel Bevan said : “ This land has been left to go to waste for as long as I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rightly , frustrated at the amount of time this land has been derelict .
“ That is why launched this petition because the only people with the power to do something about this are Dudley Council .
If they compulsory purchase this land , they can build five or six much needed homes for people who really need it . ''
Fellow campaigner Peter Dobb said the site added to fears of crime in the area .
I know that councillors here have received reports of burglaries and anti-social behaviour surrounding the site @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off , '' he said .
`` There has also been fly-tipping on the land too .
The best way to resolve those issues will be to get building here .
I hope lots of local residents can support our campaign.
” The campaign is being supported by Cllr Simon Phipps who has launched an online petition while homes will get delivered copies to sign .
It will remain online until the end of December after which it will be presented to the council ’ s planning and regeneration department .

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Campaigners are calling on Dudley Council to buy and build badly needed homes on a Halesowen site which has become a magnet for crime and fly-tipping.
Local residents want the land on Attwood Street to be redeveloped after six derelict terraced cottages were demolished in 2016 and which has stood empty ever since.
They have now launched a petition calling on the council to use its powers of compulsory purchase to provide housing and improve the area.
Resident Daniel Bevan said: “This land has been left to go to waste for as long as I can remember. Residents are, quite rightly, frustrated at the amount of time this land has been derelict.
“That is why launched this petition because the only people with the power to do something about this are Dudley Council. If they compulsory purchase this land, they can build five or six much needed homes for people who really need it."
Fellow campaigner Peter Dobb said the site added to fears of crime in the area.
I know that councillors here have received reports of burglaries and anti-social behaviour surrounding the site because it isn’t adequately fenced off," he said.
"There has also been fly-tipping on the land too. The best way to resolve those issues will be to get building here. I hope lots of local residents can support our campaign.”
The campaign is being supported by Cllr Simon Phipps who has launched an online petition while homes will get delivered copies to sign.
It will remain online until the end of December after which it will be presented to the council’s planning and regeneration department.
View the petition here: https://bit.ly/2GxXHU6


birminghammail--2020-11-06--Stunning new mural to commemorate Remembrance Sunday

A proud Tamworth business has unveiled a stunning mural in time to commemorate Remembrance Sunday .
Bradley Scott Windows in Watling Street , Two Gates has shown off its amazing artwork complete with a soldier portrait and a Lancaster bomber .
The work produced by Graffiti by Title was started and completed on Friday , November 6 .
Owner Andy Farrington beamed : “ It is awesome , absolutely awesome .
I am chuffed to bits with it .
“ I have got poppies and planes , a portrait of an old soldier , a Lancaster bomber .
It does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do things by halves .
If you are doing it then you have to go all out .
“ It is perfect for Sunday .
It is just nice to show our respects .
I am massively proud .
My son was in the Army so I have got a connection there .
“ These are tough times so hopefully it will go down well and bring a smile to people ’ s faces once again .
It goes well with the Bulls Head opposite .
It will be here for many years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I have wanted to do it for a while now .
As soon as the lockdown was announced I thought ‘ here we go ’ .
We can ’ t go down to St Edithas like usual so I said I am going to do it and I have .
I go into town every year with my grandson .
It is such a shame that we can ’ t this year , I am gutted but now we can stand outside here at 11am .
“ I would have done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ honest with you but with the lockdown I just said right let ’ s get it done .
“ Grafitti By Title is just amazing .
I told him what I wanted and sent him some images through and he did the rest .
He got here at about 10am and was done before dark .
A massive thank you.
” Andy , who also has poppy colourings in his window designed by kids at the local Three Peaks Academy , unveiled a mural to Captain Tom Moore back in the first lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went crazy .
He was such a hero and very topical at the time .
What else can I say ?
What a man he is .
`` I wanted to honour him because he is a hero .
He is a World War Two hero and he has raised more than £30 million for our NHS .
I thought this would be a fitting tribute so I decided to get it done .
`` So many people turned up and were taking photos .
I did n't expect it to get that @ @ @ @ @ @

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A proud Tamworth business has unveiled a stunning mural in time to commemorate Remembrance Sunday.
Bradley Scott Windows in Watling Street, Two Gates has shown off its amazing artwork complete with a soldier portrait and a Lancaster bomber.
The work produced by Graffiti by Title was started and completed on Friday, November 6.
Owner Andy Farrington beamed: “It is awesome, absolutely awesome. I am chuffed to bits with it.
“I have got poppies and planes, a portrait of an old soldier, a Lancaster bomber. It does look good. I don’t do things by halves. If you are doing it then you have to go all out.
“It is perfect for Sunday. It is just nice to show our respects. I am massively proud. My son was in the Army so I have got a connection there.
“These are tough times so hopefully it will go down well and bring a smile to people’s faces once again. It goes well with the Bulls Head opposite. It will be here for many years to come, it will stop here.
“I have wanted to do it for a while now. As soon as the lockdown was announced I thought ‘here we go’. We can’t go down to St Edithas like usual so I said I am going to do it and I have. I go into town every year with my grandson. It is such a shame that we can’t this year, I am gutted but now we can stand outside here at 11am.
“I would have done the mural anyway I think to be honest with you but with the lockdown I just said right let’s get it done.
“Grafitti By Title is just amazing. I told him what I wanted and sent him some images through and he did the rest. He got here at about 10am and was done before dark. A massive thank you.”
Andy, who also has poppy colourings in his window designed by kids at the local Three Peaks Academy, unveiled a mural to Captain Tom Moore back in the first lockdown.
He recalled: “It just went crazy. He was such a hero and very topical at the time. What else can I say? What a man he is.
"I wanted to honour him because he is a hero. He is a World War Two hero and he has raised more than £30 million for our NHS. I thought this would be a fitting tribute so I decided to get it done.
"So many people turned up and were taking photos. I didn't expect it to get that much of a reaction."


birminghammail--2020-11-06--Up to nine out of ten new cases are being told to self-isolate

Nine out of ten new Covid cases in Sandwell are now being contacted by Test and Trace officials since a local system was set up in July .
The council-run service has increased the number of people being told to self-isolate as rates of infections reached over 400 per 100,000 in many wards .
Dr Lisa McNally , the council ’ s public Health director , said the borough ’ s system was helping contact those missed out by the national system .
She said : “ We have the advantage of being able to speak all the languages spoken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as having no reliance on people being able to access the internet to engage with our service .
“ Overall , the proportion of new cases reached by either Test and Trace or the local Sandwell team consistently exceeds 80 per cent .
The latest evaluation suggested it was close to 90 .
“ She added health officials were reaching almost all of cases in local outbreaks in schools , workplaces and schools .
Sandwell was one of the first local authorities in the country to set up its own tracing service in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is shown in figures released for the week ending October 28 , which showed six out of ten cases in England were contacted .
Data released by the council this week shows the highest rates of infections in the borough are now in Great Bridge , Hateley Heath , Princes End and Tividale .
Figures for the seven days up to November 1 , revealed 1,133 news cases with a borough wide infection rate of 345 per 100,000 .

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Nine out of ten new Covid cases in Sandwell are now being contacted by Test and Trace officials since a local system was set up in July.
The council-run service has increased the number of people being told to self-isolate as rates of infections reached over 400 per 100,000 in many wards.
Dr Lisa McNally, the council’s public Health director, said the borough’s system was helping contact those missed out by the national system.
She said: “We have the advantage of being able to speak all the languages spoken locally in our area, as well as having no reliance on people being able to access the internet to engage with our service.
“Overall, the proportion of new cases reached by either Test and Trace or the local Sandwell team consistently exceeds 80 per cent . The latest evaluation suggested it was close to 90. “
She added health officials were reaching almost all of cases in local outbreaks in schools, workplaces and schools.
Sandwell was one of the first local authorities in the country to set up its own tracing service in July.
The success of local councils is shown in figures released for the week ending October 28, which showed six out of ten cases in England were contacted.
Data released by the council this week shows the highest rates of infections in the borough are now in Great Bridge, Hateley Heath, Princes End and Tividale.
Figures for the seven days up to November 1, revealed 1,133 news cases with a borough wide infection rate of 345 per 100,000.


birminghammail--2020-11-06--Aston Villa handed transfer boost in race for £20m Mohamed Simakan

French side Olympique Marseille have dropped out of the race for £20 million-rated Aston Villa transfer target Mohamed Simakan .
According to reports in France , Andre Villas-Boas has decided against his Marseille side making a move for the 20 year-old .
Simakan was linked with a move to Villa last week ahead of the January transfer window , with European giants AC Milan , Borussia Dortmund and Olympique Lyon also said to be keen on the Strasbourg youngster .
Simakan , who is from Marseille , has been valued at around £20m by intermediary Francesco Di Frisco .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ month , Di Frisco said that Dortmund were trying to conclude a deal right up to the transfer deadline .
Villas-Boas , meanwhile , has confirmed that his Marseille side are no longer in the race for Simakan .
`` He was one of the players on our list referred to as the players of the future , but we chose ( Leonardo ) Balerdi , '' he is quoted as saying by French website Actufoot .
`` Simakan , we think he can have a good future too .
I did not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but we appreciate his qualities . ''
After bringing in five new players over the summer it is unlikely that Villa will move to strengthen their defence in the New Year with a move for Simakan .
Indeed , Villa head coach Dean Smith only signed one from abroad : Bertrand Traore from Lyon .
Villa 's options at the back currently comprise of Tyrone Mings , Bjorn Engels , Ezri Konsa , Kortney Hause , Matt Targett , Matty Cash , Neil Taylor , Ahmed Elmohamady and Frederic Guilbert .
Di Frisco @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Simakan .
`` There were many teams on Simakan : Lyon , Aston Villa and Borussia Dortmund , especially the Germans tried until the last hours of the market , ” he said .
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French side Olympique Marseille have dropped out of the race for £20 million-rated Aston Villa transfer target Mohamed Simakan.
According to reports in France, Andre Villas-Boas has decided against his Marseille side making a move for the 20 year-old.
Simakan was linked with a move to Villa last week ahead of the January transfer window, with European giants AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund and Olympique Lyon also said to be keen on the Strasbourg youngster.
Simakan, who is from Marseille, has been valued at around £20m by intermediary Francesco Di Frisco.
In an interview with Italian website Calciomercato last month, Di Frisco said that Dortmund were trying to conclude a deal right up to the transfer deadline.
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Villas-Boas, meanwhile, has confirmed that his Marseille side are no longer in the race for Simakan.
"He was one of the players on our list referred to as the players of the future, but we chose (Leonardo) Balerdi," he is quoted as saying by French website Actufoot.
"Simakan, we think he can have a good future too. I did not follow his entire start to the season but we appreciate his qualities."
After bringing in five new players over the summer it is unlikely that Villa will move to strengthen their defence in the New Year with a move for Simakan.
Indeed, Villa head coach Dean Smith only signed one from abroad: Bertrand Traore from Lyon.
Villa's options at the back currently comprise of Tyrone Mings, Bjorn Engels, Ezri Konsa, Kortney Hause, Matt Targett, Matty Cash, Neil Taylor, Ahmed Elmohamady and Frederic Guilbert.
Di Frisco is expecting January interest to reignite in Simakan.
"There were many teams on Simakan: Lyon, Aston Villa and Borussia Dortmund, especially the Germans tried until the last hours of the market,” he said.
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"In January, I think these clubs, including Milan, will try to push again. The boy has picked up where he left off, showing his qualities and it's possible that his admirers will also increase."
Simakan has made nine appearances for Strasbourg this season and can play in central defence, right-back and in defensive midfield.
Last season was his breakout campaign, with Simakan making 25 appearances in all competitions.


birminghammail--2020-11-06--Paramedic's Movember challenge raising male suicide awareness

A Worcestershire medic is getting out-and-about during lockdown to raise awareness of men ’ s mental health and suicide prevention .
Kieran Hennah , a paramedic at West Midlands Ambulance Service ’ s Worcester hub is taking on a poignant November challenge with two friends to travel 84km by cycling , running , rowing and growing the obligatory moustache for Movember .
Movember is a month-long focus on male health issues and Kieran has picked 84km a week to signify the 84 men who commit suicide each week in the UK .
Kieran has been touched by mental health issues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he found himself suffering .
The 31-year-old , from Swansea , said : “ I ’ d hit rock bottom without really acknowledging something was wrong but , looking back , I ’ d lost interest in everything I ’ d previously enjoyed and was just not myself .
“ My friends and family spotted I was struggling and stepped in to help .
The support I received from the service was great too and , after some consideration , I decided to leave my role in 2018 to take some time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” In March this year Kieran returned to the ambulance service to help with the pandemic .
Figures released earlier this year by Movember , as part of a global study carried out by the Social Research Centre i found that : • Nearly half of British men ( 46 per cent ) said no one asked how they ’ re coping during the COVID-19 pandemic .
• 22 % of men said their mental health had worsened in the first six weeks of the pandemic , with 29 % noting increased feelings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the group most likely to have experienced poorer social connection , with • 62 per cent of men aged 45+ years reporting they feel less connected to their friends since the COVID-19 outbreak .
Movember ’ s Global Director of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention , Brendan Maher , said : “ Many guys are isolated and disconnected from their usual social support networks during COVID-19 .
`` The places men usually go to have those shoulder-to-shoulder conversations with their mates , like going out for a drink or a bite to eat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to the gym , have been severely reduced .
“ We know men aren ’ t great at asking for or seeking help at the best of times , so we need to do as much as we can to buffer some of the problems they ’ re facing now . ''
Talking about the challenge , Kieran , said : “ Myself and friends Ed Jones and Neil Navarra decided to do a little challenge through November to raise money and awareness for male suicide as , on average , 84 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We can ’ t sit back and accept this , so we want to raise money for Movember to help them with their mission of reducing the rate of male suicides in 2030 by 25 per cent through various approaches .
“ If we can get other men to look after their mental wellbeing , to be brave enough to ask for help and get support then it ’ s a great start .
“ I have suffered with my own mental health but I got through it by accepting that I needed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do the same if they ’ re struggling .
You really aren ’ t alone.
” Anyone wanting to support Kieran and his friends on their challenge , can visit his fundraising page here..
Anyone wanting to find out more about Movember and how they are helping to make a difference to men ’ s mental health can click here .

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A Worcestershire medic is getting out-and-about during lockdown to raise awareness of men’s mental health and suicide prevention.
Kieran Hennah, a paramedic at West Midlands Ambulance Service ’s Worcester hub is taking on a poignant November challenge with two friends to travel 84km by cycling, running, rowing and growing the obligatory moustache for Movember.
Movember is a month-long focus on male health issues and Kieran has picked 84km a week to signify the 84 men who commit suicide each week in the UK.
Kieran has been touched by mental health issues as, at the end of 2017, he found himself suffering.
The 31-year-old, from Swansea, said: “I’d hit rock bottom without really acknowledging something was wrong but, looking back, I’d lost interest in everything I’d previously enjoyed and was just not myself.
“My friends and family spotted I was struggling and stepped in to help. The support I received from the service was great too and, after some consideration, I decided to leave my role in 2018 to take some time out to focus on my mental wellbeing.”
In March this year Kieran returned to the ambulance service to help with the pandemic.
Men's mental health during COVID Figures released earlier this year by Movember, as part of a global study carried out by the Social Research Centre i found that: Nearly half of British men (46 per cent) said no one asked how they’re coping during the COVID-19 pandemic.
22% of men said their mental health had worsened in the first six weeks of the pandemic, with 29% noting increased feelings of loneliness.
Older men are the group most likely to have experienced poorer social connection, with
62 per cent of men aged 45+ years reporting they feel less connected to their friends since the COVID-19 outbreak. Movember’s Global Director of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, Brendan Maher, said: “Many guys are isolated and disconnected from their usual social support networks during COVID-19. "The places men usually go to have those shoulder-to-shoulder conversations with their mates, like going out for a drink or a bite to eat, watching or playing sport, or going to the gym, have been severely reduced. “We know men aren’t great at asking for or seeking help at the best of times, so we need to do as much as we can to buffer some of the problems they’re facing now."
Talking about the challenge, Kieran, said: “Myself and friends Ed Jones and Neil Navarra decided to do a little challenge through November to raise money and awareness for male suicide as, on average, 84 males commit suicide every week.
“We can’t sit back and accept this, so we want to raise money for Movember to help them with their mission of reducing the rate of male suicides in 2030 by 25 per cent through various approaches.
“If we can get other men to look after their mental wellbeing, to be brave enough to ask for help and get support then it’s a great start.
“I have suffered with my own mental health but I got through it by accepting that I needed help and I urge other men to do the same if they’re struggling. You really aren’t alone.”
Anyone wanting to support Kieran and his friends on their challenge, can visit his fundraising page here..
Anyone wanting to find out more about Movember and how they are helping to make a difference to men’s mental health can click here.


birminghammail--2020-11-06--A Burger Fest Drive Thru is coming to Birmingham - and it sounds incredible

A Burger Fest Drive Thru has been announced for Birmingham - and it could be just what many of us need to get through lockdown .
Seasonal Markets is putting on the street food extravaganza in mid-November .
The mouthwatering event will be at Digbeth Arena and all you need to do is pre-order your food and drink and then turn up to collect it .
Sounds like a great reason to get out of the house and enjoy some tasty treats to lift the mood .
Organisers are holding the foodie feast from November 13 to 15 .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a way for you to get your street food fix during this second lockdown with the Burger Fest Drive Thru .
`` Get ready for some of the best burgers that Birmingham & Beyond have to offer from the comfort of your own home ( or car ) .
`` The Burger Fest Drive Thru is held at Digbeth Arena where you can drive through to pick up your order .
`` Simply choose an hour time slot , mention your name to one of Seasonal Markets runners and they will collect your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some of your favourite traders , as well as cheesecake , alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks . ''
The Burger Fest Drive Thru line up celebrates some of Birmingham 's best street food traders .
Juicy burgers are brought to you by Libertine Burger , Flying Cow Burgers , Stripclub Street Food , Yardbirds and Nanny Bill ’ s .
Make sure you save room for dessert as Urban Cheesecake will be there too .
All the Seasonal Markets staff and all traders will be wearing masks , having their temperatures taken on arrival @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There will be markings and arrows around the site to show you where you need to go .
Pre-orders are open .
Make sure you order your food in advance to ensure that you do not miss out on some of your favourite burgers .

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A Burger Fest Drive Thru has been announced for Birmingham - and it could be just what many of us need to get through lockdown.
Seasonal Markets is putting on the street food extravaganza in mid-November.
The mouthwatering event will be at Digbeth Arena and all you need to do is pre-order your food and drink and then turn up to collect it.
Sounds like a great reason to get out of the house and enjoy some tasty treats to lift the mood.
(Image: Seasonal Markets)
Organisers are holding the foodie feast from November 13 to 15.
They said: "Seasonal Markets have found a way for you to get your street food fix during this second lockdown with the Burger Fest Drive Thru.
"Get ready for some of the best burgers that Birmingham & Beyond have to offer from the comfort of your own home (or car).
(Image: Seasonal Markets)
"The Burger Fest Drive Thru is held at Digbeth Arena where you can drive through to pick up your order.
"Simply choose an hour time slot, mention your name to one of Seasonal Markets runners and they will collect your order.
"Burgers are available from some of your favourite traders, as well as cheesecake, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks."
(Image: Seasonal Markets)
The Burger Fest Drive Thru line up celebrates some of Birmingham's best street food traders.
Juicy burgers are brought to you by Libertine Burger, Flying Cow Burgers, Stripclub Street Food, Yardbirds and Nanny Bill’s.
Make sure you save room for dessert as Urban Cheesecake will be there too.
All the Seasonal Markets staff and all traders will be wearing masks, having their temperatures taken on arrival and maintaining strict hygiene standards throughout.
There will be markings and arrows around the site to show you where you need to go.
Pre-orders are open. Make sure you order your food in advance to ensure that you do not miss out on some of your favourite burgers.
Essential information
Where: Lower Trinity Street Car Park, 49 Heath Mill Lane, Birmingham, B9 4AL
When: November 13 to 15, 2020 (Friday 3.30pm-9.30pm, Saturday 11.30am-9.30pm, Sunday 11.30am-6.30pm)
Order link: https://burger-fest-click-collect.upmenusite.com/menu


birminghammail--2020-11-06--Homeless kids at Brum hotel 'fenced off' from using garden

Children staying at a hotel in temporary accommodation during the first lockdown were 'fenced off ' from using the garden and made to play in the car park , it has been claimed .
It is the latest claim to emerge as more than 2,800 families with children are currently staying in temporary accommodation , according to figures published in August , with 271 of these in bed and breakfast accommodation or hotels .
This week the LDRS revealed how one B & B was home to 155 children at the start of the first lockdown , with authorities from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the location on the Hagley Road .
And now Cllr Lisa Trickett ( Brandwood and King 's Heath ) , who first spoke about the B & B , has revealed further details of the kinds of conditions facing families in these situations .
`` A number of these hotels operate mixed economy , so they ’ ll have paying guests on one side of the hotel and what they see as housing need on the other , '' she said .
`` And they ’ d actually fenced the families who were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the garden .
So we had children playing in the car park and not being able to use the garden that was part of the hotel .
`` That is offensive , that is not the kind of state we should be seeking to provide .
`` What we also have in temporary accommodation is , the rent levels are so high , and you have a benefit cap , so people can ’ t actually stay in work and stay in these hostels .
`` So for many people lack of housing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work .
And I ’ ve seen examples of people who are trapped in very very low paid jobs that they can ’ t actually increase their hours , because if they increase their hours the rent wouldn ’ t be covered by their housing benefit for the temporary accommodation they ’ re in .
`` So it ’ s this mad system that continues to make sure that people can ’ t get out of the situation of housing need .
We absolutely have to start developing a housing offer to meet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and at the moment that means we have to develop far more , far faster , social housing . ''
A total of 6,364 Birmingham children are in temporary accommodation of some kind due to homelessness , with the vast majority of families placed in council houses or housing from housing associations and private landlords .
However , in addition to the 271 staying in bed and breakfasts and hotel , another 347 homeless families with children are staying in hostels , with conditions often cramped and entire families sometimes confined to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the B & B on the Hagley Road .
And Cllr Trickett says she absolutely expects the same scenario to play out in the coming weeks and months , as the second lockdown in England continues .
`` We are failing a generation if we do not start to address this now , '' she said .
`` These bed and breakfasts are being used today , tomorrow , and have been used for months and months .
Temporary accommodation in the city that people can ’ t afford to pay the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months and months .
`` I ’ ve consistently raised the impact of this rent on people ’ s ability to work and to secure the independence of their family .
`` There are restrictions on how long a family can be in bed and breakfast - my understanding is for families to not be in a single property for more than six weeks .
`` But what you then find is that people move about - again , I ’ ve had constituents who have been in three or four different properties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a child ’ s education ? ''

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Children staying at a hotel in temporary accommodation during the first lockdown were 'fenced off' from using the garden and made to play in the car park, it has been claimed.
It is the latest claim to emerge as more than 2,800 families with children are currently staying in temporary accommodation, according to figures published in August, with 271 of these in bed and breakfast accommodation or hotels.
This week the LDRS revealed how one B&B was home to 155 children at the start of the first lockdown, with authorities from 'across the region' sending families to the location on the Hagley Road.
And now Cllr Lisa Trickett (Brandwood and King's Heath), who first spoke about the B&B, has revealed further details of the kinds of conditions facing families in these situations.
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"A number of these hotels operate mixed economy, so they’ll have paying guests on one side of the hotel and what they see as housing need on the other," she said.
"And they’d actually fenced the families who were placed in the homeless agencies off from the garden. So we had children playing in the car park and not being able to use the garden that was part of the hotel.
"That is offensive, that is not the kind of state we should be seeking to provide.
"What we also have in temporary accommodation is, the rent levels are so high, and you have a benefit cap, so people can’t actually stay in work and stay in these hostels.
"So for many people lack of housing is also condemning them to lack of work. And I’ve seen examples of people who are trapped in very very low paid jobs that they can’t actually increase their hours, because if they increase their hours the rent wouldn’t be covered by their housing benefit for the temporary accommodation they’re in.
"So it’s this mad system that continues to make sure that people can’t get out of the situation of housing need. We absolutely have to start developing a housing offer to meet the communities of this city and region, and at the moment that means we have to develop far more, far faster, social housing."
A total of 6,364 Birmingham children are in temporary accommodation of some kind due to homelessness, with the vast majority of families placed in council houses or housing from housing associations and private landlords.
However, in addition to the 271 staying in bed and breakfasts and hotel, another 347 homeless families with children are staying in hostels, with conditions often cramped and entire families sometimes confined to one room, as was the case with the B&B on the Hagley Road.
And Cllr Trickett says she absolutely expects the same scenario to play out in the coming weeks and months, as the second lockdown in England continues.
"We are failing a generation if we do not start to address this now," she said.
"These bed and breakfasts are being used today, tomorrow, and have been used for months and months. Temporary accommodation in the city that people can’t afford to pay the rent on has been in use for months and months.
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"I’ve consistently raised the impact of this rent on people’s ability to work and to secure the independence of their family.
"There are restrictions on how long a family can be in bed and breakfast - my understanding is for families to not be in a single property for more than six weeks.
"But what you then find is that people move about - again, I’ve had constituents who have been in three or four different properties - what do you think that does to a child’s education?"