birminghammail--2020-10-18--Bilic addresses Albion's three Monday matches in a row

Slaven Bilic has reasoned that the shifting of West Brom ’ s fixture schedule suits him and his players just fine as they prepare for the visit of Burnley .
Albion will play at 17:30 on Monday evening each week for the next three weeks after the Premier League decided to hide certain matches behind a pay-wall and chose the Baggies ’ meetings with the Clarets , Brighton and Fulham among those fixtures .
While it may be an inconvenience of both time and money for supporters , Bilic has explained how the extra days of preparation have come in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have a full week to prepare for each match until they welcome Tottenham to The Hawthorns before the November international break .
“ It ’ s helpful .
To be fair , this week ... these couple of days we ’ ve gained by not playing tomorrow but on Monday , it ’ s good because we ’ ve a few more days to train , ” Bilic said .
“ We also had players on international duty .
To know in advance that we ’ re playing Monday , Monday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it leaves you with a normal week .
“ It ’ s not like it ’ s Monday , Friday , Monday .
You have a week in between , so I ’ m quite happy with it .
Of course I am .
“ It ’ s a blessing for a manager to have those normal weeks of training in between the games .
It suits us perfectly.
” It ’ s all well and good having that extra time to prepare for your next game , but Albion require significant improvements @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fortnight ago .
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“ We lack aggression against Southampton but Southampton was a one-off , ” Bilic insisted .
“ In the other three games I was very happy with the aggression .
“ I was unhappy with some other things but not the aggression .
Against Southampton it was lacking big time , I wasn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve have a few players away on international duty but the good thing is the majority stayed here .
We have worked hard , we have had a couple of meetings , and I have seen an improvement in training .
“ But training is never an issue .
They always show the right attitude .
We have to produce it on the pitch .
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Slaven Bilic has reasoned that the shifting of West Brom’s fixture schedule suits him and his players just fine as they prepare for the visit of Burnley.
Albion will play at 17:30 on Monday evening each week for the next three weeks after the Premier League decided to hide certain matches behind a pay-wall and chose the Baggies’ meetings with the Clarets, Brighton and Fulham among those fixtures.
While it may be an inconvenience of both time and money for supporters, Bilic has explained how the extra days of preparation have come in handy - and his players will continue to have a full week to prepare for each match until they welcome Tottenham to The Hawthorns before the November international break.
“It’s helpful. To be fair, this week...these couple of days we’ve gained by not playing tomorrow but on Monday, it’s good because we’ve a few more days to train,” Bilic said.
“We also had players on international duty. To know in advance that we’re playing Monday, Monday, Monday, it’s good because it leaves you with a normal week.
“It’s not like it’s Monday, Friday, Monday. You have a week in between, so I’m quite happy with it. Of course I am.
“It’s a blessing for a manager to have those normal weeks of training in between the games. It suits us perfectly.”
It’s all well and good having that extra time to prepare for your next game, but Albion require significant improvements on the performance they delivered at Southampton a fortnight ago.
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Bilic recognises this, and has revealed that the group have held a couple of meeting to debrief and discuss how best to go about making such improvements, against a Burnley side who, while without a point themselves as of yet, are expected to remain a stiff challenge.
“We lack aggression against Southampton but Southampton was a one-off,” Bilic insisted. “In the other three games I was very happy with the aggression.
“I was unhappy with some other things but not the aggression. Against Southampton it was lacking big time, I wasn’t happy with that.
“We’ve have a few players away on international duty but the good thing is the majority stayed here. We have worked hard, we have had a couple of meetings, and I have seen an improvement in training.
“But training is never an issue. They always show the right attitude. We have to produce it on the pitch.”


birminghammail--2020-10-18--Latest UK Covid death toll released as 14 more die in Midlands

A further 67 hospital patients have died from coronavirus across the UK , according to the latest figures .
Of those , 59 died in England , three in Wales , none in Scotland and five in Northern Ireland .
This brings the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 30,971 .
Meanwhile in the Midlands , including Birmingham , 14 people have died from coronavirus .
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust revealed it had one death while there were three deaths at the University Hospitals Birmingham Foundation NHS Trust .
There were three deaths at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was one death at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust .
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust recorded one death while United Lincolnshire NHS Trust recorded one death .
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust announced there was one death .
Derby and Burton NHS Trust announced that it recorded one death .
NHS has confirmed that patients were aged between 54 and 96 years old .
All except four ( aged 56 to 92 ) had known underlying health conditions and the date of death ranges from 4 to 17 October 2020 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ been a further 950 cases of Covid-19 diagnosed , bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 35,628 .
This comes as the row between Greater Manchester and the Government rages on as to whether or not the region should be put into Tier 3 lockdown .
Mayor Andy Burnham blamed the Chancellor for the situation .
He has called for a return to the generosity of the original furlough scheme that saw the Treasury pay 80 % of workers wages , but Rishi Sunak has only offered a 66 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to shut by Tier 3 measures .
Meanwhile Liverpool and Lancashire remain in Tier 3 lockdown - the highest lockdown level meaning that pubs and bars are forced to close due to the spread of coronavirus .

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A further 67 hospital patients have died from coronavirus across the UK, according to the latest figures.
Of those, 59 died in England, three in Wales, none in Scotland and five in Northern Ireland. This brings the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 30,971.
Meanwhile in the Midlands, including Birmingham, 14 people have died from coronavirus.
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust revealed it had one death while there were three deaths at the University Hospitals Birmingham Foundation NHS Trust.
There were three deaths at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and there was one death at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust recorded one death while United Lincolnshire NHS Trust recorded one death.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust announced there was one death.
Derby and Burton NHS Trust announced that it recorded one death.
NHS has confirmed that patients were aged between 54 and 96 years old. All except four (aged 56 to 92) had known underlying health conditions and the date of death ranges from 4 to 17 October 2020.
Wales has also confirmed that there have been a further 950 cases of Covid-19 diagnosed, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 35,628.
This comes as the row between Greater Manchester and the Government rages on as to whether or not the region should be put into Tier 3 lockdown.
Mayor Andy Burnham blamed the Chancellor for the situation. He has called for a return to the generosity of the original furlough scheme that saw the Treasury pay 80% of workers wages, but Rishi Sunak has only offered a 66% subsidy for those whose firms forced to shut by Tier 3 measures.
Meanwhile Liverpool and Lancashire remain in Tier 3 lockdown - the highest lockdown level meaning that pubs and bars are forced to close due to the spread of coronavirus.


birminghammail--2020-10-18--Four teens stabbed after disorder breaks out in city park

Four teenagers were stabbed after large-scale disorder broke out in Bordesley Green .
The male victims - two aged 19 , an 18-year-old and a 15-year-old - were knifed after fighting erupted in Henry Barber Park , spilling into Imperial Road , just after 6pm on Saturday ( October 17 ) .
They were taken to hospital where their injuries are not said to be life-threatening .
They have been questioned by officers .
Nobody has been arrested and police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them as they try to piece together the events leading up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spokeswoman said : `` We were called to reports of disorder and fighting in Henry Barber Park and nearby Imperial Road at around 6pm yesterday evening ( 17 October ) .
`` Two men , both aged 19 , as well as an 18-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy were taken to hospital with stab wounds .
`` None of their injuries are thought to be life-threatening or life-changing at this time .
`` All four have been spoken to by officers , we ’ ve also recovered forensic evidence from the scene @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to establish exactly what happened and who was involved .
`` We understand that a large number of people were in the area at the time and anyone who witnessed what happened , or has any other information should get in touch . ''
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Find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Store The incident comes as police stepped up patrols to reassure frightened residents after shots were fired at two properties .
The homes in Yardley Green Road and Churchill Road came under fire within 30 minutes of each other , just before midnight , last Wednesday October 14 .
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Four teenagers were stabbed after large-scale disorder broke out in Bordesley Green.
The male victims - two aged 19, an 18-year-old and a 15-year-old - were knifed after fighting erupted in Henry Barber Park, spilling into Imperial Road, just after 6pm on Saturday (October 17).
They were taken to hospital where their injuries are not said to be life-threatening. They have been questioned by officers.
Nobody has been arrested and police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them as they try to piece together the events leading up to the fight.
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said: "We were called to reports of disorder and fighting in Henry Barber Park and nearby Imperial Road at around 6pm yesterday evening (17 October).
"Two men, both aged 19, as well as an 18-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy were taken to hospital with stab wounds. "None of their injuries are thought to be life-threatening or life-changing at this time.
"All four have been spoken to by officers, we’ve also recovered forensic evidence from the scene.
"Our enquiries are currently ongoing to establish exactly what happened and who was involved.
"We understand that a large number of people were in the area at the time and anyone who witnessed what happened, or has any other information should get in touch."
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The incident comes as police stepped up patrols to reassure frightened residents after shots were fired at two properties.
The homes in Yardley Green Road and Churchill Road came under fire within 30 minutes of each other, just before midnight, last Wednesday October 14.
No-one was hurt in the shocking incident although damage was caused to both homes.
Police believe both addresses were targeted and have made reassurances there is no no threat to the wider community.
Anyone with information about the multiple stabbings should contact police via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk 8am -midnight or call 101, quoting crime number 20BE/253580R/20.


birminghammail--2020-10-18--Leeds have one key weakness that Wolves will look to exploit

Wolverhampton Wanderers return to Premier League action with a trip to Elland Road to face Leeds United on Monday .
Nuno Espirito Santo 's side bounced back from their mauling at West Ham with a 1-0 win over Fulham last time out but very little work has been done at Compton Park during the international break .
Almost all of Nuno 's first team squad were away with their respective countries and some only arrived back in Wolverhampton in time for Friday 's training session .
Newly-promoted Leeds sit one point and five places ahead of Wolves in the early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back in the Premier League .
But what can Wolves expect from Marcelo Bielsa 's side ?
We got the lowdown from LeedsLive 's Joe Mewis ... How have Leeds started the season and what are their expectations this year ?
`` The season has started as well as anyone at Elland Road could have hoped for .
Battling performances against the division 's two best sides in Liverpool and Manchester City have shown Bielsa 's tactics and the players ' application will work against anyone in the Premier League , while wins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ points have been put on the board .
`` The manner of their performances and way that a squad of players with little collective Premier League experience have stepped up has been hugely encouraging .
Based on this early evidence , a mid-table finish is achievable . ''
Which Leeds players should Wolves be most wary of ?
`` This is very much a side built around the collective , which is just the way Bielsa likes it , with players across the park all contributing to Leeds ' early-season success .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after developing a newfound efficiency in front of goal , while the likes of Mateusz Klich , Luke Ayling and Kalvin Phillips have all stepped up with little fuss and have looked like seasoned Premier League players .
`` Summer signing Rodrigo has been getting better with every game and Leeds will be hoping a true breakthrough performance is around the corner . ''
How has Helder Costa fared since the start of the season ?
`` Helder Costa has been playing some of his best football in a Leeds shirt so far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign .
A brace against Fulham has been supplemented by some excellent performances on the right , as it looks like a year learning Marcelo Bielsa 's systems and getting used to his demands is now paying dividends after he failed to live up to lofty expectations last season .
`` In deadline day signing Raphinha he now has some further competition on the flanks , so it will be interesting to see how he responds . ''
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What are their biggest weaknesses ?
`` For all of Leeds ' energy and attacking verve , the first month of the Premier League season has shown that teams can get at them at the back .
Set-pieces have been a weakness under Bielsa and are one area Wolves could look to exploit .
`` If Liam Cooper loses his fitness battle then Leeds will likely field the same inexperienced back-line of Robin Koch and Pascal Struijk that conceded four at Anfield on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I dare say we 'll see a few goals and I 'm expecting another entertaining match .
I 'll let my optimism get the better of me and say 3-2 to Leeds . ''

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Wolverhampton Wanderers return to Premier League action with a trip to Elland Road to face Leeds United on Monday.
Nuno Espirito Santo's side bounced back from their mauling at West Ham with a 1-0 win over Fulham last time out but very little work has been done at Compton Park during the international break.
Almost all of Nuno's first team squad were away with their respective countries and some only arrived back in Wolverhampton in time for Friday's training session.
Newly-promoted Leeds sit one point and five places ahead of Wolves in the early standings after an impressive start to life back in the Premier League.
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But what can Wolves expect from Marcelo Bielsa's side? We got the lowdown from LeedsLive's Joe Mewis...
How have Leeds started the season and what are their expectations this year?
"The season has started as well as anyone at Elland Road could have hoped for. Battling performances against the division's two best sides in Liverpool and Manchester City have shown Bielsa's tactics and the players' application will work against anyone in the Premier League, while wins over Sheffield United and Fulham have ensured points have been put on the board.
"The manner of their performances and way that a squad of players with little collective Premier League experience have stepped up has been hugely encouraging. Based on this early evidence, a mid-table finish is achievable."
Which Leeds players should Wolves be most wary of?
"This is very much a side built around the collective, which is just the way Bielsa likes it, with players across the park all contributing to Leeds' early-season success.
"Patrick Bamford deserves singling out though, after developing a newfound efficiency in front of goal, while the likes of Mateusz Klich, Luke Ayling and Kalvin Phillips have all stepped up with little fuss and have looked like seasoned Premier League players.
"Summer signing Rodrigo has been getting better with every game and Leeds will be hoping a true breakthrough performance is around the corner."
How has Helder Costa fared since the start of the season?
"Helder Costa has been playing some of his best football in a Leeds shirt so far in the early weeks of the new campaign. A brace against Fulham has been supplemented by some excellent performances on the right, as it looks like a year learning Marcelo Bielsa's systems and getting used to his demands is now paying dividends after he failed to live up to lofty expectations last season.
"In deadline day signing Raphinha he now has some further competition on the flanks, so it will be interesting to see how he responds."
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How do you beat Leeds? What are their biggest weaknesses?
"For all of Leeds' energy and attacking verve, the first month of the Premier League season has shown that teams can get at them at the back. Set-pieces have been a weakness under Bielsa and are one area Wolves could look to exploit.
"If Liam Cooper loses his fitness battle then Leeds will likely field the same inexperienced back-line of Robin Koch and Pascal Struijk that conceded four at Anfield on the first day of the season."
What's your score prediction?
"I dare say we'll see a few goals and I'm expecting another entertaining match. I'll let my optimism get the better of me and say 3-2 to Leeds."


birminghammail--2020-10-18--Mum's heartbreaking tribute to crash victim Nathan Cartwright

Heartbreaking tributes have been paid to a teenager who died following a horror crash in Kingswinford .
Nathan Cartwright was left critically injured when a yellow Skoda Fabia hit a tree on Bromley Lane on Tuesday , October 13 .
The 18-year-old was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham but sadly died four days later .
In an emotional tribute , his mother said : “ My gorgeous boy Nath taken way too soon .
You lived your short life to the full .
You are at peace now .
`` I would also like to thank the emergency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his life and giving me the chance to say goodbye to him . ''
Joshua Parkes , the 21-year-old driver , was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash , alongside passengers Lucy Tibbetts , 16 , and another 16-year-old girl , who has not been officially named .
A 16-year-old girl who was in the car at the time remains in hospital .
Police have described her condition as stable .
In the wake of the tragic news , a GoFundMe page has been set up to give Nathan `` the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 24 hours , more than half of the £2,000 target had been reached .
`` Heaven truly has gained an angel , '' a tribute on the page said .
`` Rest easy Nath , will miss seeing your contagious smile . ''
People have also been paying their respects on social media .
`` May all those that lost their lives RIP . ''
A third wrote : `` RIP Nathan , gone but never forgotten . ''
Fundraisers were also launched in memory of the three other crash victims - with @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Heartbreaking tributes have been paid to a teenager who died following a horror crash in Kingswinford.
Nathan Cartwright was left critically injured when a yellow Skoda Fabia hit a tree on Bromley Lane on Tuesday, October 13.
The 18-year-old was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham but sadly died four days later.
In an emotional tribute, his mother said: “My gorgeous boy Nath taken way too soon. You lived your short life to the full. You are at peace now.
"I would also like to thank the emergency services and the QE Hospital for saving his life and giving me the chance to say goodbye to him."
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Joshua Parkes, the 21-year-old driver, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, alongside passengers Lucy Tibbetts, 16, and another 16-year-old girl, who has not been officially named.
A 16-year-old girl who was in the car at the time remains in hospital. Police have described her condition as stable.
In the wake of the tragic news, a GoFundMe page has been set up to give Nathan "the send off he deserves".
Within 24 hours, more than half of the £2,000 target had been reached.
"Heaven truly has gained an angel," a tribute on the page said.
"Rest easy Nath, will miss seeing your contagious smile."
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People have also been paying their respects on social media.
"So sad," one woman wrote.
"May all those that lost their lives RIP."
Another simply said: "RIP beautiful."
A third wrote: "RIP Nathan, gone but never forgotten."
Fundraisers were also launched in memory of the three other crash victims - with donations reaching almost £10,000 in total.


birminghammail--2020-10-18--Moseley restaurant closes after it is 'finished off by the pandemic'

A Japanese restaurant has been forced to close after being ‘ finished off by the pandemic.
’ Katsu Kitchen , situated in Moseley Village , bid farewell to loyal customers on Sunday ( October 18 ) , saying the coronavirus restrictions had heavily impacted the independent business .
A message on its website and Facebook page read : “ We will be permanently closing on Sunday , October 18th .
“ We have tried to keep open for some time now but the pandemic has finally took its toll on Katsu Kitchen .
“ We would like to thank all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the last 16 months , it ’ s been ( an ) amazing adventure .
“ We will be back in some form or other so keep checking our page out .
Thank you all again.
” The team behind the Japanese inspired restaurant started out in August 2018 before opening their establishment on Woodbridge Road .
Birmingham and parts of the Midlands has been placed in tier two which bans different households from mixing inside homes , including the hospitality sector .
Some have said this rule would ring the death knell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the closure was met with sadness , with many leaving comments on social media .
Beverly Dakin wrote on Facebook : “ Really sorry to hear this .
We loved our visits to your restaurant before Covid and our takeaways since .
“ Good luck for the future hopefully you will find a way to continue.
” Tonia Barducci posted : “ Noooooooo .
I ’ m so sorry to hear this guys .
“ Your bento boxes made my life .
Sorry to you and your amazing staff .
I ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chapter !
Miss you already xxx ” Tom Mason said : “ Sorry to hear that mate .
“ Enjoyed some great sit down meals and take outs from here .
Best wishes and hope you make it back as a street food or pop up residency somewhere.
” Pauline Treacy posted : “ I ’ m so so sorry Yuji to read this after all your hard work putting it all together , sad times for all - here is wishing you well in whatever the future holds .
”

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A Japanese restaurant has been forced to close after being ‘finished off by the pandemic.’
Katsu Kitchen, situated in Moseley Village, bid farewell to loyal customers on Sunday (October 18), saying the coronavirus restrictions had heavily impacted the independent business.
A message on its website and Facebook page read: “We will be permanently closing on Sunday, October 18th.
“We have tried to keep open for some time now but the pandemic has finally took its toll on Katsu Kitchen.
“We would like to thank all our loyal customers for your support over the last 16 months, it’s been (an) amazing adventure.
“We will be back in some form or other so keep checking our page out. Thank you all again.”
The team behind the Japanese inspired restaurant started out in August 2018 before opening their establishment on Woodbridge Road.
Birmingham and parts of the Midlands has been placed in tier two which bans different households from mixing inside homes, including the hospitality sector.
Some have said this rule would ring the death knell for already struggling restaurants.
News of the closure was met with sadness, with many leaving comments on social media.
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Beverly Dakin wrote on Facebook: “Really sorry to hear this. We loved our visits to your restaurant before Covid and our takeaways since.
“Good luck for the future hopefully you will find a way to continue.”
Tonia Barducci posted: “Noooooooo. I’m so sorry to hear this guys.
“Your bento boxes made my life. Sorry to you and your amazing staff. I’ll keep my eye out for the next chapter! Miss you already xxx”
Tom Mason said: “Sorry to hear that mate.
“Enjoyed some great sit down meals and take outs from here. Best wishes and hope you make it back as a street food or pop up residency somewhere.”
Pauline Treacy posted: “I’m so so sorry Yuji to read this after all your hard work putting it all together, sad times for all - here is wishing you well in whatever the future holds.”


birminghammail--2020-10-18--Home burgled by 'stocky' bogus caller with 'unusual accent'

Police are looking for a 'stocky blond man with an unusual accent ' after a Walsall home was burgled by @ @ @ @ @ turned up to the property in Millfield Avenue , Little Bloxwich , on Friday evening @ @ @ @ @ claimed he was from the water board .
It is not known what , if @ @ @ @ @ police have issued descriptions of the man and his accomplice and warned people to be @ @ @ @ @ The first man was described as white and in his mid-thirties with a round face @ @ @ @ @ hair .
He was wearing a blue mask with a design on , possibly a @ @ @ @ @ an unusual accent .
The second man was described as white with a slim build @ @ @ @ @ clothing .
Anyone with information about the burglary , which happened at around 5.45pm , @ @ @ @ @ live chat facility at www.west-midlands.police.uk or call 101 .
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Police are looking for a 'stocky blond man with an unusual accent' after a Walsall home was burgled by bogus callers.
A man turned up to the property in Millfield Avenue, Little Bloxwich, on Friday evening (October 16) and claimed he was from the water board.
It is not known what, if anything, was stolen but police have issued descriptions of the man and his accomplice and warned people to be "extra vigilant".
The first man was described as white and in his mid-thirties with a round face, stocky build and blondish hair.
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He was wearing a blue mask with a design on, possibly a bomber jacket, and had an unusual accent.
The second man was described as white with a slim build, dark hair and dark clothing.
A Bloxwich Police spokesman added: "Disgracefully, offenders often target elderly and vulnerable residents.
"Please report any suspicious behaviour."
Anyone with information about the burglary, which happened at around 5.45pm, should contact police via the live chat facility at www.west-midlands.police.uk or call 101.
People are asked to quote crime number 20WS/252498K/20.


birminghammail--2020-10-18--Black Country man arrested over fatal shooting at business park

A Tipton man been arrested after a man was shot dead in Telford .
Tamba Momodou was gunned down on the car park at the Bridges Business Park in Horsehay on Tuesday , October 13 .
Six arrests have now been made in connection with the 20-year-old 's death .
Three 19-year-old men - from Tipton , Northolt and Bromley - have been arrested on suspicion of murder , alongside an 18-year-old from Billericay and two 16-year-old boys from Redbridge and Blackheath .
They are currently in police custody .
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Bellamy , senior investigating officer , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tamba 's family at this time .
`` I would like to thank the public for their assistance with our enquiries so far and continue to appeal to anyone who does have information that may assist to please let us know .
`` If they do not want to report this to police they can do so anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers.
” West Mercia Police had previously appealed for dash cam footage of a grey Skoda Karoq , registration YB69 MUP .
The burnt-out shell of the vehicle was discovered in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wellington area of Shropshire just hours after the fatal shooting .
DCI Bellamy added : “ If anyone has dash cam footage of a grey Skoda Karoq or vehicle that looks similar between 11am and 11pm on Tuesday , October 13 , I would ask them to forward this on to us.
” Footage can be forwarded to police by clicking here .
Alternatively , call the force on 101 or contact Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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A Tipton man been arrested after a man was shot dead in Telford.
Tamba Momodou was gunned down on the car park at the Bridges Business Park in Horsehay on Tuesday, October 13.
Six arrests have now been made in connection with the 20-year-old's death.
Three 19-year-old men - from Tipton, Northolt and Bromley - have been arrested on suspicion of murder, alongside an 18-year-old from Billericay and two 16-year-old boys from Redbridge and Blackheath.
They are currently in police custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Bellamy, senior investigating officer, said: “Our thoughts remain with Tamba's family at this time.
"I would like to thank the public for their assistance with our enquiries so far and continue to appeal to anyone who does have information that may assist to please let us know.
"If they do not want to report this to police they can do so anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers.”
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West Mercia Police had previously appealed for dash cam footage of a grey Skoda Karoq, registration YB69 MUP.
The burnt-out shell of the vehicle was discovered in the Wrekin car park, in the Wellington area of Shropshire just hours after the fatal shooting.
DCI Bellamy added: “If anyone has dash cam footage of a grey Skoda Karoq or vehicle that looks similar between 11am and 11pm on Tuesday, October 13, I would ask them to forward this on to us.”
Footage can be forwarded to police by clicking here.
Alternatively, call the force on 101 or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-10-18--Family of nine from same house told to leave pub over Covid rules

A father who took his girlfriend and seven children for a meal at his regular boozer in Hall Green was left fuming when he was turned away over the Rule of six .
Daniel Gough said he visits the Baldwin Arms , a Hungry Horse pub , up to three times a week to enjoy a meal .
But when he visited the pub on Sunday , October 4 with his girlfriend Helen and his seven children , all aged between 14 and five months , he was turned away .
He said he explained to staff how the family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked if they could be seated on two separate tables .
But he said he was told they would n't accommodate him due to his family being too large for the Covid rule of six .
However , the Government makes exceptions to the rule when there are large families living under the same roof .
The 39-year-old told BirminghamLive : `` I am a scaffolder and I work away quite a bit .
When I do come home I want to treat my girlfriend and kids so I take them out for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the Baldwin Arms and visit about three times a week .
`` I never book a table they are usually happy for us to just turn up and accommodate us .
`` We popped there on Sunday October 4 just after 2pm .
Staff told us they could n't seat us because there were more than six of us .
I explained we were all in the same household and asked if we could just go on two separate tables but they were having none of it .
`` I know the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ families like ours living in the same household .
I asked to speak to the manager and she would n't budge .
`` It was upsetting as sitting us on two separate tables seemed a simple solution .
I am a regular there and have always got on with the staff but this has really upset me .
On that day we went to another pub nearby and there was n't a problem . ''
A spokesperson for the Baldwin Arms said although they were aware of the government ruling on large households @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with other guests '' .
The spokesperson said : “ Since reopening , we have encouraged all customers to pre-book their tables ahead of their visit .
`` Our booking system is set up to enable six people maximum to be booked onto a table and whilst we understand that a household plus support bubble may be more than six people , we have found that this can cause confusion with other guests and have taken the decision to limit table sizes to six in all circumstances .
“ Where a household or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we will do our best to seat them on adjacent tables , however we can not guarantee to always do this due to availability on the day .
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A father who took his girlfriend and seven children for a meal at his regular boozer in Hall Green was left fuming when he was turned away over the Rule of six.
Daniel Gough said he visits the Baldwin Arms, a Hungry Horse pub, up to three times a week to enjoy a meal.
But when he visited the pub on Sunday, October 4 with his girlfriend Helen and his seven children, all aged between 14 and five months, he was turned away.
He said he explained to staff how the family were all from the same household and asked if they could be seated on two separate tables.
But he said he was told they wouldn't accommodate him due to his family being too large for the Covid rule of six.
However, the Government makes exceptions to the rule when there are large families living under the same roof.
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The 39-year-old told BirminghamLive: "I am a scaffolder and I work away quite a bit. When I do come home I want to treat my girlfriend and kids so I take them out for meals. I have been a regular at the Baldwin Arms and visit about three times a week.
"I never book a table they are usually happy for us to just turn up and accommodate us.
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"We popped there on Sunday October 4 just after 2pm. Staff told us they couldn't seat us because there were more than six of us. I explained we were all in the same household and asked if we could just go on two separate tables but they were having none of it.
"I know the government does make an allowance for large families like ours living in the same household. I asked to speak to the manager and she wouldn't budge.
(Image: Handout)
"It was upsetting as sitting us on two separate tables seemed a simple solution. I am a regular there and have always got on with the staff but this has really upset me. On that day we went to another pub nearby and there wasn't a problem."
A spokesperson for the Baldwin Arms said although they were aware of the government ruling on large households but said it could "cause confusion with other guests".
The spokesperson said: “Since reopening, we have encouraged all customers to pre-book their tables ahead of their visit.
"Our booking system is set up to enable six people maximum to be booked onto a table and whilst we understand that a household plus support bubble may be more than six people, we have found that this can cause confusion with other guests and have taken the decision to limit table sizes to six in all circumstances.
“Where a household or bubble group numbers more than six people we will do our best to seat them on adjacent tables, however we cannot guarantee to always do this due to availability on the day.”


birminghammail--2020-10-18--Asda announces big price change for food in its UK supermarkets

One of the UK 's most popular supermarkets has announced a game-changing price change in all its UK stores .
For many customers and shoppers , getting products cheaper and grabbing yourself the best deal is one of the most important factors when you get you weekly shop .
And for those who have intolerances or dietary requirements , food products can rack up the final bill .
But now , Asda has announced that it is slicing the prices from many of its 'Free From ' products , which is brilliant news .
62 of its products including pasta @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and breads among others are now cheaper .
The cuts see a 78 % decrease in the price of Free From Flour ( was £1.50 , now 33p ) , a 67 % price cut on family favourite Free From Frosted Flakes ( was £1.80 now 59p ) and 53 % price reduction on Free From Bread ( was £1.93 now 89p ) , reports the Manchester Evening News .
Rebecca Long , Senior Buying Manager , Free From at Asda said : `` With more people than ever buying Free From foods @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help make these more affordable by lowering our prices , matching the prices of selected lines gram for gram against the non Free From equivalent.
’ “ We believe there should be no reason for our customers to pay more for food if they have an intolerance and want to ensure our customers can get everything they need under one roof , regardless of dietary requirements or lifestyle choice . ''

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One of the UK's most popular supermarkets has announced a game-changing price change in all its UK stores.
For many customers and shoppers, getting products cheaper and grabbing yourself the best deal is one of the most important factors when you get you weekly shop.
And for those who have intolerances or dietary requirements, food products can rack up the final bill.
But now, Asda has announced that it is slicing the prices from many of its 'Free From' products, which is brilliant news. 62 of its products including pasta, flour, milk alternatives, cereals and breads among others are now cheaper.
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The cuts see a 78% decrease in the price of Free From Flour (was £1.50, now 33p), a 67% price cut on family favourite Free From Frosted Flakes (was £1.80 now 59p) and 53% price reduction on Free From Bread (was £1.93 now 89p), reports the Manchester Evening News.
Rebecca Long, Senior Buying Manager, Free From at Asda said: "With more people than ever buying Free From foods, we’re pleased we can help make these more affordable by lowering our prices, matching the prices of selected lines gram for gram against the non Free From equivalent.’
“We believe there should be no reason for our customers to pay more for food if they have an intolerance and want to ensure our customers can get everything they need under one roof, regardless of dietary requirements or lifestyle choice."


birminghammail--2020-10-19--Circuit breaker lockdown for Wales - but should it happen here?

Wales has been put into a circuit breaker lockdown today .
The country will return to lockdown restrictions similar to those seen across the UK in April and May .
Under the terms of the lockdown , everyone will be asked to stay at home , all non-essential retail will close , alongside places of worship .
It comes on the back of rising Covid-19 infection rates - and widespread disagreements about the best approach to take .
The Conservative government has outlined a preference for the tiered system , under which Birmingham and most of the West Midlands is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Labour party has pushed for a circuit breaker lockdown in England too .
What do you think ?
Have your say in the survey below : Cardiff now has the highest case rate in Wales - 236.8 per 100,000 up to 13 October - involving 869 cases .
While that is higher than Birmingham , infection rates across the country are not generally higher than the West Midlands .
Despite that , First Minister Mark Drakeford is set to make an announcement about a two or three-week `` fire-break '' around midday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ morning to make a final decision - which would reflect guidance from expert Government advisers SAGE .
It comes as talks continue which could see Greater Manchester put into tier three - the highest level of Covid-19 restrictions - alongside Liverpool and Lancashire .

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Wales has been put into a circuit breaker lockdown today.
The country will return to lockdown restrictions similar to those seen across the UK in April and May.
Under the terms of the lockdown, everyone will be asked to stay at home , all non-essential retail will close, alongside places of worship.
It will run for 17 days, starting at 6pm this Friday.
It comes on the back of rising Covid-19 infection rates - and widespread disagreements about the best approach to take.
The Conservative government has outlined a preference for the tiered system, under which Birmingham and most of the West Midlands is considered high risk.
However, the Labour party has pushed for a circuit breaker lockdown in England too.
What do you think? Have your say in the survey below:
Cardiff now has the highest case rate in Wales - 236.8 per 100,000 up to 13 October - involving 869 cases.
While that is higher than Birmingham, infection rates across the country are not generally higher than the West Midlands.
Despite that, First Minister Mark Drakeford is set to make an announcement about a two or three-week "fire-break" around midday.
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The Welsh Government cabinet will meet this morning to make a final decision - which would reflect guidance from expert Government advisers SAGE.
It comes as talks continue which could see Greater Manchester put into tier three - the highest level of Covid-19 restrictions - alongside Liverpool and Lancashire.


birminghammail--2020-10-19--Blues man George Friend hits out in Sheff Wed penalty controversy

George Friend hit out at the penalty decision which cost Birmingham City their unbeaten record on Saturday .
The Blues defender admits he was ‘ very frustrated ’ by Graham Scott ’ s decision to penalise Adam Clayton for his challenge on Callum Paterson .
That decision gave Barry Bannan what turned out to be the only goal of the game and saw Blues slip to their first league defeat in five .
Even Paterson himself admitted contact had been minimal , although Wednesday felt they had a strong claim in the first half when Kristian Pedersen tangled with Josh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on goal .
“ I don ’ t think it ’ s a penalty , ” Friend said .
“ I haven ’ t watched it back and I don ’ t think I am going to because I don ’ t think it would change my opinion .
At the time I was very frustrated .
“ I feel for Clayts because I think he is not trying to make any contact , he knows the ball is going away , just disappointing .
“ Again it ’ s not a goal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a few chances in the first half , we were solid again , I was hoping as a defender for another clean sheet to be honest .
“ It ’ s frustrating when the referee gives them something like that in my view at the time is not warranted .
“ He was running away from goal , why would you do it ?
On an approach to the goal it might look a bit different but he is running towards the touchline or corner flag .
“ In my book you shouldn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earlier , again I haven ’ t seen the one in the first half , if anything the foul would have started outside the box anyway if that ’ s still the law.
” Friend will hope to be part of the Blues team which has a chance to make amends on Tuesday night when they travel to Norwich City .
The 33-year-old is demanding a better display from the off and an end to the slow starts that have blighted them against Rotherham , Stoke and Wednesday .
“ It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we move on to Tuesday but what I think we can take is knowing that we have got to start better .
“ I think off the ball is massive for us , it ’ s not just about the front four , the back four or anyone it ’ s the whole team , we need to be way more imposing , a bit of aggression off the ball with our press .
Sign up to our Birmingham City newsletter here “ As players – the manager made the point – we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the pitch to keep it going .
“ It is a team thing , it ’ s not singling out one or two players about pressing because it ’ s something you need to do all as a unit .
“ And we have looked solid but I think once that clicks and we get that right it ’ s making sure it is consistent .
`` I think we are a tough team to play against – but even more difficult to play against once that is going as well .
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George Friend hit out at the penalty decision which cost Birmingham City their unbeaten record on Saturday.
The Blues defender admits he was ‘very frustrated’ by Graham Scott’s decision to penalise Adam Clayton for his challenge on Callum Paterson.
That decision gave Barry Bannan what turned out to be the only goal of the game and saw Blues slip to their first league defeat in five.
Even Paterson himself admitted contact had been minimal, although Wednesday felt they had a strong claim in the first half when Kristian Pedersen tangled with Josh Windass as the Owls man bore down on goal.
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“I don’t think it’s a penalty,” Friend said. “I haven’t watched it back and I don’t think I am going to because I don’t think it would change my opinion. At the time I was very frustrated.
“I feel for Clayts because I think he is not trying to make any contact, he knows the ball is going away, just disappointing.
“Again it’s not a goal from open play, although they created a few chances in the first half, we were solid again, I was hoping as a defender for another clean sheet to be honest.
“It’s frustrating when the referee gives them something like that in my view at the time is not warranted.
“He was running away from goal, why would you do it? On an approach to the goal it might look a bit different but he is running towards the touchline or corner flag.
“In my book you shouldn’t make up for a mistake earlier, again I haven’t seen the one in the first half, if anything the foul would have started outside the box anyway if that’s still the law.”
Friend will hope to be part of the Blues team which has a chance to make amends on Tuesday night when they travel to Norwich City.
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The 33-year-old is demanding a better display from the off and an end to the slow starts that have blighted them against Rotherham, Stoke and Wednesday.
“It’s nothing we can worry about now, we move on to Tuesday but what I think we can take is knowing that we have got to start better.
“I think off the ball is massive for us, it’s not just about the front four, the back four or anyone it’s the whole team, we need to be way more imposing, a bit of aggression off the ball with our press.
“As players – the manager made the point – we need to demand more from each other on the pitch to keep it going.
“It is a team thing, it’s not singling out one or two players about pressing because it’s something you need to do all as a unit.
“And we have looked solid but I think once that clicks and we get that right it’s making sure it is consistent.
"I think we are a tough team to play against – but even more difficult to play against once that is going as well.”


birminghammail--2020-10-19--Man rushed to hospital as car sinks in river

A driver was rushed to hospital after his car was found submerged in a Worcestershire river .
It happened in the River Avon near Boat Lane in Evesham at around 3am on Sunday , October 18 .
Multiple emergency crews rushed to the scene amid reports of two people in a car submerged in the river .
It later became clear only one person was involved .
Officers from five Hereford and Worcester fire stations – Evesham , Pershore , Worcester , Hereford and Ledbury attended .
Police and paramedics were also sent to the scene .
On arrival 999 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ submerged '' in the water .
A spokesman for Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said : “ We were called at 3.03am on Sunday , October 18 , to reports of a car submerged in the water with two people inside .
“ We found one casualty had self-extricated from the vehicle when our crews arrived .
“ A search of the river took place but was called off when crews realised the second person reported missing didn ’ t exist.
” A spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who was out of the water .
`` They were taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital in Worcester for further checks.
” West Mercia Police confirmed the force received a call at 3am from a member of the public to attend Boat Lane in Evesham after a car entered the River Avon .
A spokeswoman said : `` A man , the sole occupant of the vehicle had got out of the car before emergency services arrived .
No arrests have been made . ''

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A driver was rushed to hospital after his car was found submerged in a Worcestershire river.
It happened in the River Avon near Boat Lane in Evesham at around 3am on Sunday, October 18.
Multiple emergency crews rushed to the scene amid reports of two people in a car submerged in the river.
It later became clear only one person was involved.
Officers from five Hereford and Worcester fire stations – Evesham, Pershore, Worcester, Hereford and Ledbury attended.
Police and paramedics were also sent to the scene.
On arrival 999 crews found a car was "fully submerged" in the water.
A spokesman for Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said: “We were called at 3.03am on Sunday, October 18, to reports of a car submerged in the water with two people inside.
“We found one casualty had self-extricated from the vehicle when our crews arrived.
“A search of the river took place but was called off when crews realised the second person reported missing didn’t exist.”
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We assessed and treated one patient who was out of the water.
"They were taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital in Worcester for further checks.”
West Mercia Police confirmed the force received a call at 3am from a member of the public to attend Boat Lane in Evesham after a car entered the River Avon.
A spokeswoman said: "A man, the sole occupant of the vehicle had got out of the car before emergency services arrived. No arrests have been made."


birminghammail--2020-10-19--British Airways chief calls on government to axe quarantine rules

The new head of British Airways is demanding the UK government bins its controversial quarantine scheme and introduces a pre-departure test regime for passengers .
Sean Doyle , who was appointed chief executive last week , told the Airlines 2050 summit of industry leaders that “ we do not believe quarantine is the solution ” .
He said : “ We believe the best way to reassure people is to introduce a reliable and affordable test before flying .
For the UK , this approach reduces the stress on the NHS testing systems within the UK and on policing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abroad to our near neighbours , we see that business travel and indeed tourism is being prioritised by some countries .
We need to get the economy moving again and this just isn ’ t possible when you ’ re asking people to quarantine for 14 days .
“ It ’ s our view that even if that quarantine period is reduced to seven days , people won ’ t travel here and the UK will get left behind.
” Mr Doyle stressed the airline does not believe quarantine can be a long-term @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : “ We believe the best way to reassure people is to introduce a reliable and affordable test before flying .
For the UK this approach reduces the stress on NHS testing systems within the UK and on policing the quarantine system .
“ The safety of its customers and crew is always our priority , and we are taking every safety measure to keep our customers safe . ''
Recent research suggested there has been as few as 44 cases of Covid-19 linked to flights since the start of the year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Secretary Grant Shapps told the conference the Government is developing a “ test and release regime ” which will still involve a quarantine period of at least a week .
He said : “ My ministerial colleagues and I have agreed a regime , based on a single test provided by the private sector and at the cost to the passenger , after a period of self-isolation and doing those things could achieve our objectives .
“ The next step is to develop how this approach can be implemented .
It will mean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a week after arrival . ''

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The new head of British Airways is demanding the UK government bins its controversial quarantine scheme and introduces a pre-departure test regime for passengers.
Sean Doyle, who was appointed chief executive last week, told the Airlines 2050 summit of industry leaders that “we do not believe quarantine is the solution”.
He said: “We believe the best way to reassure people is to introduce a reliable and affordable test before flying. For the UK, this approach reduces the stress on the NHS testing systems within the UK and on policing the quarantine system.
“If we look abroad to our near neighbours, we see that business travel and indeed tourism is being prioritised by some countries. We need to get the economy moving again and this just isn’t possible when you’re asking people to quarantine for 14 days.
“It’s our view that even if that quarantine period is reduced to seven days, people won’t travel here and the UK will get left behind.”
Mr Doyle stressed the airline does not believe quarantine can be a long-term solution for the travel industry.
He added: “We believe the best way to reassure people is to introduce a reliable and affordable test before flying. For the UK this approach reduces the stress on NHS testing systems within the UK and on policing the quarantine system.
“The safety of its customers and crew is always our priority, and we are taking every safety measure to keep our customers safe."
Recent research suggested there has been as few as 44 cases of Covid-19 linked to flights since the start of the year from around 1.2 billion passengers.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps told the conference the Government is developing a “test and release regime” which will still involve a quarantine period of at least a week.
He said: “My ministerial colleagues and I have agreed a regime, based on a single test provided by the private sector and at the cost to the passenger, after a period of self-isolation and doing those things could achieve our objectives.
“The next step is to develop how this approach can be implemented. It will mean a single test for international arrivals, a week after arrival."


birminghammail--2020-10-19--Teenager charged with terror offences

Teenager charged with terror offences

A Black Country teenager is due to appear at court charged with terrorism offences .
Nuh Raheel was arrested at @ @ @ @ @ Tuesday , October 13 , under section 41 of the Terrorism Act .
He was @ @ @ @ @ police station and the following day , a warrant of further detention was obtained at @ @ @ @ @ allowing officers to keep him in custody until Tuesday , October 20 .
Police charged @ @ @ @ @ of possession of articles for terrorist purposes , contrary to section 57 of the Terrorism @ @ @ @ @ , October 18 .
He has been remanded in custody to appear at Westminster Magistrates @ @ @ @ @ October 19 .

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A Black Country teenager is due to appear at court charged with terrorism offences.
Nuh Raheel was arrested at an address in Wednesbury on Tuesday, October 13, under section 41 of the Terrorism Act.
He was taken to a south London police station and the following day, a warrant of further detention was obtained at Westminster Magistrates' Court, allowing officers to keep him in custody until Tuesday, October 20.
Police charged the 19-year-old with seven counts of possession of articles for terrorist purposes, contrary to section 57 of the Terrorism Act 2000, on Sunday, October 18.
He has been remanded in custody to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday, October 19.


birminghammail--2020-10-19--Cut-price deals offered to 'winter workations' in Spanish sun

A Spanish tourism boss urged UK home workers to relocate for the winter and take a 'workation ' whilst they are away from the office .
The busy city in Majorca is just a two-hour flight from the UK but boasts a mild winter climate with many hours of sunshine as a cost of living at a fraction of the UK .
Pedro Homar , manager of Palma Tourist Board , wants Brits to take advantage of cut-price hotel deals and falling accommodation costs to work remotely from the Majorcan capital .
He said he wanted the city to become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; with 35 per cent of hotels staying open during the winter months , including longer-stay packages to accommodate ‘ workations ’ and a steady uplift in direct fights from key UK cities .
Many hotel bosses are committed to staying open during the winter months with a host of deals in place to attract workers wanting a change of scenery .
The luxury Can Bordoy Grand House & Garden , located in the heart of Palma ’ s Old Quarter , is tempting visitors with up to six-month stays with significant savings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ luxury independent hotel .
The Spanish government has also agreed new safe travel air corridors to the Balearic Islands to make sure visitors feel safe from coronavirus .
Mr Homar said : `` Our hotel sector continues to respond to the ever-changing environment and come up with initiatives that respond to the new way of living and working .
`` Despite losing out on the bulk of summer tourism , Palma has increasingly become a year-round destination for those seeking a more relaxed pace of life , the fresh sea air and some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We hope the new protocols ensure the destination can continue to accommodate tourists in a safe way and we are pleased to see some uplift in flight capacity for November from the UK .
`` We continue to work closely with our sector to put in place new measures and infrastructure to cope with the evolving scenario ” .

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A Spanish tourism boss urged UK home workers to relocate for the winter and take a 'workation' whilst they are away from the office.
The busy city in Majorca is just a two-hour flight from the UK but boasts a mild winter climate with many hours of sunshine as a cost of living at a fraction of the UK.
Pedro Homar, manager of Palma Tourist Board, wants Brits to take advantage of cut-price hotel deals and falling accommodation costs to work remotely from the Majorcan capital.
He said he wanted the city to become a go-to ‘work hub’ destination; with 35 per cent of hotels staying open during the winter months, including longer-stay packages to accommodate ‘workations’ and a steady uplift in direct fights from key UK cities.
Many hotel bosses are committed to staying open during the winter months with a host of deals in place to attract workers wanting a change of scenery.
The luxury Can Bordoy Grand House & Garden, located in the heart of Palma’s Old Quarter, is tempting visitors with up to six-month stays with significant savings on the typical per-night rate of the luxury independent hotel.
The Spanish government has also agreed new safe travel air corridors to the Balearic Islands to make sure visitors feel safe from coronavirus.
Mr Homar said: "Our hotel sector continues to respond to the ever-changing environment and come up with initiatives that respond to the new way of living and working.
"Despite losing out on the bulk of summer tourism, Palma has increasingly become a year-round destination for those seeking a more relaxed pace of life, the fresh sea air and some of the joys of the Balearic Islands.
"We hope the new protocols ensure the destination can continue to accommodate tourists in a safe way and we are pleased to see some uplift in flight capacity for November from the UK.
"We continue to work closely with our sector to put in place new measures and infrastructure to cope with the evolving scenario”.


birminghammail--2020-10-19--Remembrance parade cancelled as residents told to stay at home

Worcester residents are being urged to mark Remembrance Sunday from home this year after the city 's annual parade was cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic .
The city council said the need for social distancing meant the traditional Civic Procession from the Guildhall to the Cathedral , the military parade and the ceremonial laying of wreaths at the War Memorial had been axed .
There will be a service of remembrance at Worcester Cathedral on Sunday , November 8 .
But attendance will be by ticket only and numbers will be limited .
Wreaths will be laid inside the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the war memorial later in the day .
The service will be streamed online .
Mayor of Worcester , Coun Jo Hodges , said it would have been 'irresponsible ' to let the event go ahead as normal .
“ It is with enormous sadness that I have to announce this year ’ s remembrance parade has had to be cancelled , '' she said .
“ This has not been an easy decision , but I have no doubt it would have been completely irresponsible to go ahead with a parade that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ veterans – many of whom could be highly vulnerable to coronavirus . ''
She added : “ Remembrance Sunday will still be an event everyone can observe .
`` Stay at home , watch the cathedral service online and take some time to privately remember those who have fallen in defence of the freedoms we all value.
” The city 's Armed Forces champion , Coun Chris Mitchell , said : “ I know many people , especially our veterans , will be very disappointed by this news .
`` Some may be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regardless on November 8 , but I would urge them not to .
`` We all need to be conscious of the potentially wider impact on the community and , while it is difficult , perhaps look for alternative ways to mark our respect for the fallen .
“ The Royal British Legion is recommending a range of ways in which this important day can be observed at home , including holding a small service in your own garden or using an online service like Zoom to run your own remembrance service .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ residents and those veterans unable to attend to follow the RBL ’ s suggestions.
” Worcester Cathedral will be streaming the service online from 10.15am .
It can be watched at www.facebook.com/WorcesterCathedral .
Politicians have also united behind a call for a two-minute doorstep Remembrance Sunday silence .
Boris Johnson led the support for the move , saying : “ The pandemic will not stop us from honouring the sacrifice and valour of our veterans , the bravest of the brave , the best of what it means to be British.
” Labour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Mirror 's campaign .
He said : “ We can still honour our heroes.
” Only a limited number of armed forces veterans , members of the Royal Family , and political leaders will be able to attend the Cenotaph service .

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Worcester residents are being urged to mark Remembrance Sunday from home this year after the city's annual parade was cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The city council said the need for social distancing meant the traditional Civic Procession from the Guildhall to the Cathedral, the military parade and the ceremonial laying of wreaths at the War Memorial had been axed.
There will be a service of remembrance at Worcester Cathedral on Sunday, November 8. But attendance will be by ticket only and numbers will be limited.
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Wreaths will be laid inside the cathedral during the service and moved to the war memorial later in the day. The service will be streamed online.
Mayor of Worcester, Coun Jo Hodges, said it would have been 'irresponsible' to let the event go ahead as normal.
“It is with enormous sadness that I have to announce this year’s remembrance parade has had to be cancelled," she said.
“This has not been an easy decision, but I have no doubt it would have been completely irresponsible to go ahead with a parade that always attracts large numbers, especially of veterans – many of whom could be highly vulnerable to coronavirus."
She added: “Remembrance Sunday will still be an event everyone can observe.
"Stay at home, watch the cathedral service online and take some time to privately remember those who have fallen in defence of the freedoms we all value.”
The city's Armed Forces champion, Coun Chris Mitchell, said: “I know many people, especially our veterans, will be very disappointed by this news.
"Some may be tempted to go along to the Cathedral regardless on November 8, but I would urge them not to.
"We all need to be conscious of the potentially wider impact on the community and, while it is difficult, perhaps look for alternative ways to mark our respect for the fallen.
“The Royal British Legion is recommending a range of ways in which this important day can be observed at home, including holding a small service in your own garden or using an online service like Zoom to run your own remembrance service.
"I would like to encourage Worcester residents and those veterans unable to attend to follow the RBL’s suggestions.”
Worcester Cathedral will be streaming the service online from 10.15am. It can be watched at www.facebook.com/WorcesterCathedral.
Politicians have also united behind a call for a two-minute doorstep Remembrance Sunday silence.
Boris Johnson led the support for the move, saying: “The pandemic will not stop us from honouring the sacrifice and valour of our veterans, the bravest of the brave, the best of what it means to be British.”
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer also got behind the Mirror's campaign. He said: “We can still honour our heroes.”
Only a limited number of armed forces veterans, members of the Royal Family, and political leaders will be able to attend the Cenotaph service.


birminghammail--2020-10-19--Birmingham is one of the cities most in need of 'levelling up'

Birmingham is one of the cities most in need of `` levelling up '' - with some of the worst levels of poverty , unemployment and crime in the country , new research shows .
And the need for support is even stronger thanks to the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said his goal is to level up the country , which means ensuring there are jobs and opportunities across the nation , not just in London and the south .
But much of the focus has been on the North , traditionally seen as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gap with the south is biggest .
A study by consultants WPI Strategy looked at the constituencies that have fallen furthest behind the rest of the country .
It found that three of the 15 constituencies most in need of support are in Birmingham .
They are Birmingham Ladywood , Birmingham Erdington and Birmingham Hodge Hill .
The study looked at a range of issues to see which areas are in trouble .
They included : • Spending power – based on the number of people in work and how much they earn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of people Job Seekers ’ Allowance and Universal Credit • Crime – the crime rates for each area .
• Deprivation – how many people are deprived or in poverty • Health – based on both the number of GPs and life expectancy for each area .
WPI Strategy founder Nick Faith said the data was important because it showed where the Government should be focusing its efforts to rebuild the economy following the Covid-19 pandemic .
He said : `` While many communities within the North of England face significant challenges , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be viewed through the lens of broad geographic areas ... one in five of the seats most in need of levelling up are in the Midlands , with three Birmingham constituencies ( Erdington , Ladywood and Hodge Hill ) featuring in the top 15 constituencies in most need of levelling up . ''
He added : `` If the UK is to fully recover from the Covid-19 crisis then the levelling up agenda will have to be built into the foundation of that recovery .
Understanding the characteristics of the places which can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crucial to establishing the dynamic policy and business environment necessary to grow at full speed .
Without a clear set of metrics , it will be impossible to track whether or not the levelling up agenda is succeeding . ''
The places already suffering the highest levels of poverty and social problems were hurt most by the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown .
Mortality rates from Covid-19 were highest in the mostdeprived neighbourhoods in the UK , while unemployment benefit claims rose fastest in areas that already had high rates of claims .
During @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the most deprived students were lower than those in schools with fewer deprived students , potentially deepening education inequalities .
And the impact of Covid-19 on mental health has been most apparent amongst the least well off .
A paper by the Covid Recovery Commission warned : `` The Covid-19 pandemic has had profound health , societal and economiceffects .
These have impacted on individuals , families and communities of allnatures across the UK .
However , at least some of the impacts have fallenhardest on those who were struggling most before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government ’ s “ levelling-up ” agenda should focus on people communities that are being left behind , no matter where they are in the UK .
The Commission called for regional mayors to be given powers and funding to develop Covid-19 revovery strategies for their areas .

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Birmingham is one of the cities most in need of "levelling up" - with some of the worst levels of poverty, unemployment and crime in the country, new research shows.
And the need for support is even stronger thanks to the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said his goal is to level up the country, which means ensuring there are jobs and opportunities across the nation, not just in London and the south.
But much of the focus has been on the North, traditionally seen as the region of England where the wealth gap with the south is biggest.
A study by consultants WPI Strategy looked at the constituencies that have fallen furthest behind the rest of the country. It found that three of the 15 constituencies most in need of support are in Birmingham.
They are Birmingham Ladywood, Birmingham Erdington and Birmingham Hodge Hill.
The study looked at a range of issues to see which areas are in trouble. They included:
Spending power – based on the number of people in work and how much they earn
Financial dependency – including the umber of people Job Seekers’ Allowance and Universal Credit
Crime – the crime rates for each area.
Deprivation – how many people are deprived or in poverty
Health – based on both the number of GPs and life expectancy for each area.
Empty commercial properties – based on commercial vacancy rates
WPI Strategy founder Nick Faith said the data was important because it showed where the Government should be focusing its efforts to rebuild the economy following the Covid-19 pandemic.
He said: "While many communities within the North of England face significant challenges, the levelling up agenda cannot simply be viewed through the lens of broad geographic areas ... one in five of the seats most in need of levelling up are in the Midlands, with three Birmingham constituencies (Erdington, Ladywood and Hodge Hill) featuring in the top 15 constituencies in most need of levelling up."
He added: "If the UK is to fully recover from the Covid-19 crisis then the levelling up agenda will have to be built into the foundation of that recovery. Understanding the characteristics of the places which can most benefit from the agenda will be crucial to establishing the dynamic policy and business environment necessary to grow at full speed. Without a clear set of metrics, it will be impossible to track whether or not the levelling up agenda is succeeding."
The places already suffering the highest levels of poverty and social problems were hurt most by the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown.
Mortality rates from Covid-19 were highest in the mostdeprived neighbourhoods in the UK, while unemployment benefit claims rose fastest in areas that already had high rates of claims.
During lockdown, educational activities provided by schools with the most deprived students were lower than those in schools with fewer deprived students, potentially deepening education inequalities. And the impact of Covid-19 on mental health has been most apparent amongst the least well off.
A paper by the Covid Recovery Commission warned: "The Covid-19 pandemic has had profound health, societal and economiceffects. These have impacted on individuals, families and communities of allnatures across the UK. However, at least some of the impacts have fallenhardest on those who were struggling most before the crisis."
It said the Government’s “levelling-up” agenda should focus on people communities that are being left behind, no matter where they are in the UK. The Commission called for regional mayors to be given powers and funding to develop Covid-19 revovery strategies for their areas.


birminghammail--2020-10-19--Most impressive aspect of Villa's win over Leicester City named

Former Aston Villa full-back Micah Richards has said that he was impressed with Villa showing another side of their game against Leicester City after the demolition of Liverpool before the international break .
Dean Smith ’ s men recorded their fourth win in four games so far this season , taking three points from the King Power Stadium thanks to Ross Barkley ’ s late strike .
The win means that Villa are the only side in England ’ s top five leagues to maintain a 100 percent winning record since the start of the season .
It follows a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Champions Liverpool before the international break .
The game against Leicester proved to be a much tighter affair , with the game seemingly heading to a 0-0 draw before Barkley ’ s impressive finish beyond Kasper Schmeichel .
And it was the manner of the victory which impressed Richards the most .
“ It was a tough watch , a really tough watch , a horrific watch to be honest .
But Villa won ’ t care , ” he said on Match of the Day .
“ It ’ s four wins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the league and everyone expected them to score loads of goals against Liverpool .
“ But what I liked about Villa is they showed what they can do the other side as well .
They took pace out of the game and played at their own tempo.
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“ He has added quality to Villa .
I think he struggled this week , he said , and hadn ’ t trained very much , ” he said .
“ But credit to him for being out there and showing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there in the latter stages of the game .
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Former Aston Villa full-back Micah Richards has said that he was impressed with Villa showing another side of their game against Leicester City after the demolition of Liverpool before the international break.
Dean Smith’s men recorded their fourth win in four games so far this season, taking three points from the King Power Stadium thanks to Ross Barkley’s late strike.
The win means that Villa are the only side in England’s top five leagues to maintain a 100 percent winning record since the start of the season.
It follows a shock 7-2 victory over reigning Premier League Champions Liverpool before the international break.
The game against Leicester proved to be a much tighter affair, with the game seemingly heading to a 0-0 draw before Barkley’s impressive finish beyond Kasper Schmeichel.
And it was the manner of the victory which impressed Richards the most.
“It was a tough watch, a really tough watch, a horrific watch to be honest. But Villa won’t care,” he said on Match of the Day.
“It’s four wins out of four, best defence in the league and everyone expected them to score loads of goals against Liverpool.
“But what I liked about Villa is they showed what they can do the other side as well. They took pace out of the game and played at their own tempo.”
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Fellow BBC pundit Danny Murphy credited Barkley with adding the needed quality to Villa’s squad, despite not fully training in the week.
“He has added quality to Villa. I think he struggled this week, he said, and hadn’t trained very much,” he said.
“But credit to him for being out there and showing the energy and the desire to be out there in the latter stages of the game.”


birminghammail--2020-10-19--Harvey Nichols finally reveals Mailbox store reopening date

One of Birmingham 's flagship stores is to reopen its doors - seven months after closing at the start of lockdown .
Harvey Nichols at the Mailbox will be back in business on Friday , October 23 , to give the city 's entire shopping experience a massive shot in the arm .
The date is close to the end of the official furlough period and comes at the start of the half-term holiday , giving the store a chance to build trade up before Christmas .
The move will come as a relief to city centre bosses left reeling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grand Central .
After Prime Minister Boris Johnson plunged the country in to lockdown on March 23 , Selfridges reopened on June 15 along with the rest of the Bullring .
But while nationwide lockdown restrictions were lifted on July 4 for pubs and restaurants and other businenesses in the leisure sector , John Lewis kept the shutters down at its four-floor flagship above New Street Station .
On July 9 John Lewis announced its Grand Central site would never reopen - even though it was due to celebrate its fifth birthday on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operating officer Manju Malhotra said : `` Together with our team members , I am very much looking forward to our stores reopening and welcoming customers back to Harvey Nichols .
`` While we will be adhering to new health and safety measures to protect both customers and staff , we will be focusing on what we do best , which is providing a high level of personal service and an exceptional shopping experience , within a safe and comfortable environment .
`` Government guidelines are being fully met to ensure health and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are excited to , once again , bring our customers the very best in new , niche brands across fashion , beauty , food and wine . ''
What the Mailbox says David Pardoe , head of retail , marketing and tenant engagement at the Mailbox , said : `` We are thrilled Harvey Nichols is reopening its flagship Birmingham store at the Mailbox on Friday October , 23 .
`` With more than 200 luxury brands offering everything from fashion to accessories and some of the world ’ s best-loved beauty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exceptionally popular with our guests .
`` Harvey Nichols joins our other fashion brands that have reopened on Level 2 at the Mailbox , including Paul Smith , Gieves & Hawkes , Tommy Hilfiger , Calvin Klein , BOSS and James Lakeland and we will be announcing some exciting new occupiers very soon .
`` On canalside , our Everyman cinema , hotels and and the majority of our restaurants and bars are also back open for business . ''

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One of Birmingham's flagship stores is to reopen its doors - seven months after closing at the start of lockdown.
Harvey Nichols at the Mailbox will be back in business on Friday, October 23, to give the city's entire shopping experience a massive shot in the arm.
The date is close to the end of the official furlough period and comes at the start of the half-term holiday, giving the store a chance to build trade up before Christmas.
The move will come as a relief to city centre bosses left reeling by the loss of John Lewis at Grand Central.
(Image: Ed Reeve / Harvey Nicols)
After Prime Minister Boris Johnson plunged the country in to lockdown on March 23, Selfridges reopened on June 15 along with the rest of the Bullring.
But while nationwide lockdown restrictions were lifted on July 4 for pubs and restaurants and other businenesses in the leisure sector, John Lewis kept the shutters down at its four-floor flagship above New Street Station.
On July 9 John Lewis announced its Grand Central site would never reopen - even though it was due to celebrate its fifth birthday on September 24.
(Image: Ed Reeve / Harvey Nicols)
Return of the Nics
Harvey Nichols' chief operating officer Manju Malhotra said: "Together with our team members, I am very much looking forward to our stores reopening and welcoming customers back to Harvey Nichols.
"While we will be adhering to new health and safety measures to protect both customers and staff, we will be focusing on what we do best, which is providing a high level of personal service and an exceptional shopping experience, within a safe and comfortable environment.
"Government guidelines are being fully met to ensure health and safety of all in the store and we are excited to, once again, bring our customers the very best in new, niche brands across fashion, beauty, food and wine."
(Image: Ed Reeve / Harvey Nicols)
What the Mailbox says
David Pardoe, head of retail, marketing and tenant engagement at the Mailbox, said: "We are thrilled Harvey Nichols is reopening its flagship Birmingham store at the Mailbox on Friday October, 23.
"With more than 200 luxury brands offering everything from fashion to accessories and some of the world’s best-loved beauty brands, the store has always been exceptionally popular with our guests.
"Harvey Nichols joins our other fashion brands that have reopened on Level 2 at the Mailbox, including Paul Smith, Gieves & Hawkes, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, BOSS and James Lakeland and we will be announcing some exciting new occupiers very soon.
"On canalside, our Everyman cinema, hotels and and the majority of our restaurants and bars are also back open for business."