birminghammail--2020-10-13--'Heartless' nurse facing jail after neglecting woman, 87, who died in her care

A heartless nurse is facing jail for wilfully neglecting a pensioner who died weeks after she failed to call an ambulance despite finding her in an `` extremely poorly state '' .
Catalina Ferchiu , 54 , failed to seek medical attention for 87-year-old stroke victim Rachel Smith before colleagues found her `` lifeless '' in bed .
The Romanian-born nurse had been responsible for looking after the pensioner overnight at Overslade House Care Home , in Rugby , Warks .
When staff took over in the morning of February 2 , 2018 they found Mrs Smith `` looking grey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her shoulder .
They immediately called an ambulance and Mrs Smith was rushed to hospital but she died three weeks later on February 23 .
On Tuesday ( 13/10 ) Ferchiu became the first person in Warwickshire to be convicted of wilful neglect following a trial at Warwick Crown Court .
Prosecutor Peter Grieves-Smith said Mrs Smith had been a resident at the care home since suffering a stroke in October 2016 .
He said although she was paralysed down the right side of her body and had limited ability to communicate , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
On the night of February 1 Ferchiu , an experienced nurse who had worked at the care home for 13 years , was the senior nurse on duty .
Mr Grieves-Smith said : `` She knew all about her frailties and the treatment she required .
“ At about 7.30 in the morning on February 2 Catalina Ferchiu finished her shift and told those who took over that Rachel Smith had been sick during the night and had a bruise .
“ They went to her room and found her in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a large bruise to her shoulder , and her face was grey .
‘ She looked like death , lifeless , ’ was the view of one of the nurses.
” Ferchiu , who had the help of a Romanian interpreter in court , told police she visited Mrs Smith ’ s room at 4am and saw she had vomited , so cleaned her up and saw the bruise .
She said she was concerned about Mrs Smith ’ s health , and that the vomiting was “ a worry ” and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Grieves-Smith added : `` She claimed she checked on Rachel Smith after four o ’ clock , but on her account that amounted to nothing more than standing close to the door of room six and looking across at the bed where Rachel Smith was asleep.
” Police Staff Investigator Marcella Forrest said : “ This case centred around a heartless nurse whose deliberate actions led to the unnecessary suffering of a lady requiring care and support .
“ People often rely on medical staff at the most vulnerable times in their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with compassion and respect .
“ Ferchiu fell well below these standards ; this was n't just a case of poor care , it was deliberate , criminal neglect .
“ I would like to pay tribute to Mrs Smith ’ s family who have fully supported our investigation and acted with integrity throughout .
`` This has been especially traumatic for them and I hope they can take some comfort from today ’ s verdict.
” Following the verdict , Mrs Smith ’ s family said in a joint statement : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ White ) suffered a stroke in October 2015 .
“ She lost the ability to speak , communicate , and was totally dependent on others .
“ As a result of her ill health and the support that she required she was admitted into a home .
“ We are pleased with the outcome of the case , as it sets a precedent for other vulnerable and disabled individuals in similar situations .
“ The last two years has been an extremely difficult time for the family .
“ The pain and distress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her time in the home has been at the forefront of our minds.
” Ferchiu , of Rugby , Warks.
, will be sentenced on November 2 .

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A heartless nurse is facing jail for wilfully neglecting a pensioner who died weeks after she failed to call an ambulance despite finding her in an "extremely poorly state".
Catalina Ferchiu, 54, failed to seek medical attention for 87-year-old stroke victim Rachel Smith before colleagues found her "lifeless" in bed.
The Romanian-born nurse had been responsible for looking after the pensioner overnight at Overslade House Care Home, in Rugby, Warks.
When staff took over in the morning of February 2, 2018 they found Mrs Smith "looking grey" and with a large bruise on her shoulder.
They immediately called an ambulance and Mrs Smith was rushed to hospital but she died three weeks later on February 23.
On Tuesday (13/10) Ferchiu became the first person in Warwickshire to be convicted of wilful neglect following a trial at Warwick Crown Court.
(Image: SWNS)
Prosecutor Peter Grieves-Smith said Mrs Smith had been a resident at the care home since suffering a stroke in October 2016.
He said although she was paralysed down the right side of her body and had limited ability to communicate, she still retained "full mental ability."
On the night of February 1 Ferchiu, an experienced nurse who had worked at the care home for 13 years, was the senior nurse on duty.
Mr Grieves-Smith said: "She knew all about her frailties and the treatment she required.
“At about 7.30 in the morning on February 2 Catalina Ferchiu finished her shift and told those who took over that Rachel Smith had been sick during the night and had a bruise.
(Image: Anita Maric / SWNS)
“They went to her room and found her in a very poor condition.
"There was a large bruise to her shoulder, and her face was grey. ‘She looked like death, lifeless,’ was the view of one of the nurses.”
Ferchiu, who had the help of a Romanian interpreter in court, told police she visited Mrs Smith’s room at 4am and saw she had vomited, so cleaned her up and saw the bruise.
She said she was concerned about Mrs Smith’s health, and that the vomiting was “a worry” and said the bruise also troubled her.
Mr Grieves-Smith added: "She claimed she checked on Rachel Smith after four o’clock, but on her account that amounted to nothing more than standing close to the door of room six and looking across at the bed where Rachel Smith was asleep.”
(Image: Anita Maric / SWNS)
Police Staff Investigator Marcella Forrest said: “This case centred around a heartless nurse whose deliberate actions led to the unnecessary suffering of a lady requiring care and support.
“People often rely on medical staff at the most vulnerable times in their lives and they expect to be treated with compassion and respect.
“Ferchiu fell well below these standards; this wasn't just a case of poor care, it was deliberate, criminal neglect.
“I would like to pay tribute to Mrs Smith’s family who have fully supported our investigation and acted with integrity throughout.
"This has been especially traumatic for them and I hope they can take some comfort from today’s verdict.”
Following the verdict, Mrs Smith’s family said in a joint statement: “Our elderly mother Rachael Smith (nee White) suffered a stroke in October 2015.
“She lost the ability to speak, communicate, and was totally dependent on others.
“As a result of her ill health and the support that she required she was admitted into a home.
“We trusted our extremely vulnerable mother would receive quality care.
“We are pleased with the outcome of the case, as it sets a precedent for other vulnerable and disabled individuals in similar situations.
“The last two years has been an extremely difficult time for the family.
“The pain and distress that our mother would have suffered during her time in the home has been at the forefront of our minds.”
Ferchiu, of Rugby, Warks., will be sentenced on November 2.


birminghammail--2020-10-13--Ex-Wasps rugby star stabbed to death on doorstep after challenging stranger over spitting in street

The family of a retired rugby player stabbed to death just yards from his front door wept in court today as they heard of neighbours ’ desperate attempts to save him .
Family man Allan Isichei , 69 , was stabbed repeatedly times by knife-wielding schizophrenic Gurjeet Lall after confronting him about spitting , a court heard .
The ex-Wasps player had been walking back from his local pub early in the evening of Saturday August 24 last year when he was killed .
After a fight , he staggered several metres along St Mary ’ s Avenue South in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fading strength to ring a neighbour ’ s doorbell before collapsing .
Today at Inner London Crown Court , members of Mr Isichei ’ s family were left in tears as they heard the statement of the man who heard his doorbell ring and rushed to help .
The grandfather lay on his back on his doorstep while the neighbour ’ s wife used towels to stop the bleeding , the jury heard .
Reading the statement from Charanjit ‘ Raj ’ Grover , prosecutor Anthony Orchard QC said : “ I heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I looked out of my window down at my driveway and couldn ’ t see anyone out front .
“ I ran downstairs and found my neighbour , Allan , covered in blood lying on my doorstep .
“ He replied ‘ someone has stabbed me , don ’ t ask questions , call an ambulance , please ' .
“ I sat down next to Allan and tried to find where he was bleeding .
“ His t-shirt was wet through with blood and was puled up over his stomach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a deep wound in his stomach .
“ I kept talking to Allan telling him everything was going to be ok. “ I took over from my wife and held the towels down over the wound.
” Reading another account from neighbour Charanya Anand , he said : “ I think we all knew he had an injury to his stomach , but we didn ’ t know he had any other injuries .
“ There as a lot of confusion as to how someone could have been stabbed in the middle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the street.
” Earlier today the court heard how 35-year-old Lall had been prescribed schizophrenia meds but blood tests showed none in his system after his arrest .
Lall , of Ealing , west london , claims he acted in self-defence and denies murder .

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The family of a retired rugby player stabbed to death just yards from his front door wept in court today as they heard of neighbours’ desperate attempts to save him.
Family man Allan Isichei, 69, was stabbed repeatedly times by knife-wielding schizophrenic Gurjeet Lall after confronting him about spitting, a court heard.
The ex-Wasps player had been walking back from his local pub early in the evening of Saturday August 24 last year when he was killed.
After a fight, he staggered several metres along St Mary’s Avenue South in Southall, west London, using his fading strength to ring a neighbour’s doorbell before collapsing.
Today at Inner London Crown Court, members of Mr Isichei’s family were left in tears as they heard the statement of the man who heard his doorbell ring and rushed to help.
The grandfather lay on his back on his doorstep while the neighbour’s wife used towels to stop the bleeding, the jury heard.
(Image: SWNS)
Reading the statement from Charanjit ‘Raj’ Grover, prosecutor Anthony Orchard QC said: “I heard my doorbell ring a number of times.
"I looked out of my window down at my driveway and couldn’t see anyone out front.
“I ran downstairs and found my neighbour, Allan, covered in blood lying on my doorstep.
“He replied ‘someone has stabbed me, don’t ask questions, call an ambulance, please'.
“I sat down next to Allan and tried to find where he was bleeding.
“His t-shirt was wet through with blood and was puled up over his stomach already. I could see that he had a deep wound in his stomach.
“I kept talking to Allan telling him everything was going to be ok.
“I took over from my wife and held the towels down over the wound.”
Reading another account from neighbour Charanya Anand, he said: “I think we all knew he had an injury to his stomach, but we didn’t know he had any other injuries.
“There as a lot of confusion as to how someone could have been stabbed in the middle of the day in the middle of the street.”
Earlier today the court heard how 35-year-old Lall had been prescribed schizophrenia meds but blood tests showed none in his system after his arrest.
Lall, of Ealing, west london, claims he acted in self-defence and denies murder.
The trial continues.


birminghammail--2020-10-13--Jeremy Kyle guest Kristie Bishop dies of drug overdose

A former Jeremy Kyle Show guest who had seemingly turned her life around after years of drug addiction has died of an overdose .
Kristie Bishop was found collapsed with a syringe nearby at her home in Luton in March and died in hospital the following day , an inquest heard .
The Mirror reports she had been lying alone for up to 12 hours with a syringe nearby before she was discovered .
Kristie who first appeared on the talk show in 2018 , was rushed to Luton and Dunstable University Hospital where she suffered multiple organ failure and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positive for opiates and cocaine .
She appeared on the Jeremy Kyle Show twice - most recently in February last year after successfully completing a 12-week rehab stint .
On the show in 2018 Kristie confessed she had tricked her own grandparents out of money as well as begging for cash in the street to fund her drug addiction .
Her family confronted her on the programme to plead with her to get help .
After agreeing to go into rehab , she shocked viewers with her transformation a year later - and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life around .
Speaking at the inquest at Ampthill Coroner 's Court on October 6 , coroner Dr Sean Cummings , said : `` Kristie was found collapsed and had been in that position for a prolonged period .
`` As a result of that , the doctor told me she had a condition called rhabdomyolysis – where the muscles die and break down .
`` It floods the body with toxins ... the collapse was started with drug use .
`` The muscle breakdown put a great deal of strain on her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her kidneys . ''
Kristie went into cardiac arrest soon after she arrived at the hospital and medics tried for 45 minutes to resuscitate her .
The inquest heard how her heart started pumping again but her low blood pressure meant she had to be put on both a breathing machine and kidney dialysis .
This led to a severe state of multi-organ failure , with `` numerous blood clots '' in her body .
Kristie , who was originally from Melton Mowbray but lived in Luton , was last seen coming home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ March 24 .
12 hours later she was found unconscious by her housemate .
Summing up at the coroner 's court on October 6 , Dr Cummings said : `` My conclusion is that Kristie died of a drug-related death . ''
During her first appearance on the show , Kristie 's mother Dominique spoke of the effect her addiction had on the family .
She could die unless we get her some help , '' Dominique said .
`` She was such a lovely , lovely girl up until her teenage years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ITV show The Jeremy Kyle show was axed in May 2019 after the death of Steve Dymond who took his own life a week after appearing on the programme .
He had failed a lie detector test on air .
The death , among others linked to ITV reality TV , prompted a Parliamentary investigation and a raft of new safeguarding measures .
All episodes of the show have been pulled from the ITV Hub and all clips removed from YouTube .
Earlier this year it was reported that Jeremy Kyle was set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signing a contact with a showbiz management company The CAN Group .
The TV presenter First came to prominence as an award-winning radio host on BRMB .

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A former Jeremy Kyle Show guest who had seemingly turned her life around after years of drug addiction has died of an overdose.
Kristie Bishop was found collapsed with a syringe nearby at her home in Luton in March and died in hospital the following day, an inquest heard.
The Mirror reports she had been lying alone for up to 12 hours with a syringe nearby before she was discovered.
Kristie who first appeared on the talk show in 2018, was rushed to Luton and Dunstable University Hospital where she suffered multiple organ failure and died.
The 35 year old tested positive for opiates and cocaine.
She appeared on the Jeremy Kyle Show twice - most recently in February last year after successfully completing a 12-week rehab stint.
(Image: ITV)
On the show in 2018 Kristie confessed she had tricked her own grandparents out of money as well as begging for cash in the street to fund her drug addiction.
Her family confronted her on the programme to plead with her to get help.
After agreeing to go into rehab, she shocked viewers with her transformation a year later - and talked about how she had turned her life around.
Speaking at the inquest at Ampthill Coroner's Court on October 6, coroner Dr Sean Cummings, said: "Kristie was found collapsed and had been in that position for a prolonged period.
"As a result of that, the doctor told me she had a condition called rhabdomyolysis – where the muscles die and break down.
(Image: ITV)
"It floods the body with toxins... the collapse was started with drug use.
"The muscle breakdown put a great deal of strain on her other organs, her heart and particularly her kidneys."
Kristie went into cardiac arrest soon after she arrived at the hospital and medics tried for 45 minutes to resuscitate her.
The inquest heard how her heart started pumping again but her low blood pressure meant she had to be put on both a breathing machine and kidney dialysis.
(Image: ITV)
This led to a severe state of multi-organ failure, with "numerous blood clots" in her body.
Kristie, who was originally from Melton Mowbray but lived in Luton, was last seen coming home from a party at around 3am on March 24.
12 hours later she was found unconscious by her housemate.
Summing up at the coroner's court on October 6, Dr Cummings said: "My conclusion is that Kristie died of a drug-related death."
During her first appearance on the show, Kristie's mother Dominique spoke of the effect her addiction had on the family.
She could die unless we get her some help," Dominique said.
"She was such a lovely, lovely girl up until her teenage years when she started taking drugs."
ITV show The Jeremy Kyle show was axed in May 2019 after the death of Steve Dymond who took his own life a week after appearing on the programme.
He had failed a lie detector test on air.
The death, among others linked to ITV reality TV, prompted a Parliamentary investigation and a raft of new safeguarding measures.
All episodes of the show have been pulled from the ITV Hub and all clips removed from YouTube.
Earlier this year it was reported that Jeremy Kyle was set to make a return to TV after signing a contact with a showbiz management company The CAN Group.
The TV presenter First came to prominence as an award-winning radio host on BRMB.


birminghammail--2020-10-13--Villa and Benrahma: Key update emerges as West Ham move falters

Aston Villa are interested - but have not made an approach for Brentford ’ s Said Benrahma , according to reports .
Sister title The Mirror is claiming the 25-year-old ’ s move to West Ham looks to have collapsed with the Hammers preferring Bournemouth ’ s Josh King They claim while Benrahma would cost around £25million , King would be available for £18m and as a striker addresses more of a pressing need for West Ham .
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West Ham have offered £17million down over three years for him with another £8million payable in add-ons .
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Sister title The Mirror is claiming the 25-year-old’s move to West Ham looks to have collapsed with the Hammers preferring Bournemouth ’s Josh King
They claim while Benrahma would cost around £25million, King would be available for £18m and as a striker addresses more of a pressing need for West Ham.
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It is also said David Moyes would rather have King than Benrahma - all of which leaves the Algerian facing at least another few months with Brentford.
The story goes on to say Benrahma is unhappy and that instead of having a medical with West Ham on Wednesday he will meet with Brentford Co-Director of Football Phil Giles to straighten things out.
West Ham have offered £17million down over three years for him with another £8million payable in add-ons. Villa are keen but with only three days of the transfer window left have done nothing formal yet.
Villa have themselves been linked with a move for King - who wants to return to the Premier League after being relegated with the Cherries.
Everton are said to be set to bid as they seek to add depth behind Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Villa have signed Ollie Watkins this summer but while Wesley Moraes works his way back to fitness Keinan Davis is the main back-up.
As for wingers they have signed Bertrand Traore and have Trezeguet and Anwar El Ghazi as options.


birminghammail--2020-10-13--Simon Cowell seen for first time after breaking his back

Simon Cowell has been seen for the first time since a gruesome accident on his electric bike left him needing emergency surgery .
The Britain 's Got Talent show supremo appeared on the Instagram stories of ex girlfriend and good friend Terri Seymour celebrating his 61st birthday with a beautiful cake .
In the Instagram story , Terri 's daughter Coco and Simon 's son Eric , both five , sing Happy Birthday to a beaming Simon .
The TV star grins at the camera as he sits at a table with partner , and Eric 's mum , Lauren @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Simon has been seen since his accident in August which left him with a broken back .
At the time he was taking a ride on his new bike in the grounds of his Malibu mansion .
Simon dated Terri for six years before they split in 2008 .
He then got engaged to make-up artist Mezhgan Hussainy from 2010 to 2011 before falling for Lauren , the wife of his friend Andrew Silverman .
While Simon 's been recuperating , viewers have been watching the latest Britain 's Got Talent series without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recently updated fans on his progress on an episode of Loose Women .
Amanda said : `` He 's doing really well .
I keep in touch with [ Simon 's girlfriend ] Lauren every week , and it was his birthday yesterday , he turned 61 .
She said his will and his determination is brilliant and they 've got round-the-clock care .
He 'll be back I have no doubt . ''
During this series run of Britain 's Got Talent , Simon was replaced by former BGT finalist and Diversity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bit of controversy when Diversity 's Black Lives Matter inspired dance routine on BGT led to 24,500 viewer complaints .
ITV released a statement on the outcry - saying that it stood by its decision to include the routine .

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Simon Cowell has been seen for the first time since a gruesome accident on his electric bike left him needing emergency surgery.
The Britain's Got Talent show supremo appeared on the Instagram stories of ex girlfriend and good friend Terri Seymour celebrating his 61st birthday with a beautiful cake.
In the Instagram story, Terri's daughter Coco and Simon's son Eric, both five, sing Happy Birthday to a beaming Simon.
The TV star grins at the camera as he sits at a table with partner, and Eric's mum, Lauren Silverman.
It's the first time Simon has been seen since his accident in August which left him with a broken back.
At the time he was taking a ride on his new bike in the grounds of his Malibu mansion.
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Simon dated Terri for six years before they split in 2008. He then got engaged to make-up artist Mezhgan Hussainy from 2010 to 2011 before falling for Lauren, the wife of his friend Andrew Silverman.
While Simon's been recuperating, viewers have been watching the latest Britain's Got Talent series without him.
The show ended last weekend.
Fellow BGT judge Amanda Holden recently updated fans on his progress on an episode of Loose Women.
(Image: Instagram)
Amanda said: "He's doing really well. I keep in touch with [Simon's girlfriend] Lauren every week, and it was his birthday yesterday, he turned 61. She said his will and his determination is brilliant and they've got round-the-clock care. He'll be back I have no doubt."
During this series run of Britain's Got Talent, Simon was replaced by former BGT finalist and Diversity star Ashley Banjo
The choreographer recently caused a bit of controversy when Diversity's Black Lives Matter inspired dance routine on BGT led to 24,500 viewer complaints.
ITV released a statement on the outcry - saying that it stood by its decision to include the routine.


birminghammail--2020-10-13--'Expect deaths to rise in the next two weeks' says city health chief

The man leading the fight against coronavirus in Birmingham has warned people to 'expect deaths to rise in the next two weeks ' .
Dr Justin Varney , Birmingham City Council 's Director of Public Health , said there would be an increase in deaths in a fortnight .
This is due to the sudden spike in the amount of people testing positive for the virus at the end of August and start of September .
Dr Varney was speaking during an online question and answer question session run by the Bahu Trust .
During the session held tonight ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of the 69 wards across Birmingham now had 10 or more cases of Covid-19 in the last seven days .
He said : `` If I had done this a month ago , it would have been 10 wards . ''
He told the online meeting : `` There has been an increase in hospitalisation .
This reflects exactly what happened three or four weeks ago .
`` Cases rise in the community , about a month later they start to rise in hospitals and about two weeks after that you see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a position where we saw the rise in cases at the end of August and September is now being translated to people going into hospital in high numbers .
`` The NHS will have to start slowing down elected procedures and cancelling outpatient appointments because of the additional pressures on the hospitals . ''
BirminghamLive yesterday revealed that 179 people are currently in hospital beds at Queen Elizabeth , Heartlands and Good Hope hospitals .
Of those , 24 are fighting for life in intensive care beds .
It 's the highest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , when the hospitals were close to being overwhelmed .
The death toll is also high - some 15 people died in the hospitals between October 1 and October 10 .
Chief executive Dr David Rosser has warned his staff were distraught at the prospect of going through the worst of the pandemic again , saying : `` People I have been through a lot with in over 25 years in the organisation are saying : ' I 'm not sure I can go through this again . '
`` It 's very @ @ @ @ @ @

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The man leading the fight against coronavirus in Birmingham has warned people to 'expect deaths to rise in the next two weeks'.
Dr Justin Varney, Birmingham City Council's Director of Public Health, said there would be an increase in deaths in a fortnight.
This is due to the sudden spike in the amount of people testing positive for the virus at the end of August and start of September.
Dr Varney was speaking during an online question and answer question session run by the Bahu Trust.
During the session held tonight (October 13) he revealed that 58 out of the 69 wards across Birmingham now had 10 or more cases of Covid-19 in the last seven days.
He said: "If I had done this a month ago, it would have been 10 wards."
He told the online meeting: "There has been an increase in hospitalisation. This reflects exactly what happened three or four weeks ago.
"Cases rise in the community, about a month later they start to rise in hospitals and about two weeks after that you see deaths rise.
"We are now in a position where we saw the rise in cases at the end of August and September is now being translated to people going into hospital in high numbers.
"The NHS will have to start slowing down elected procedures and cancelling outpatient appointments because of the additional pressures on the hospitals."
BirminghamLive yesterday revealed that 179 people are currently in hospital beds at Queen Elizabeth, Heartlands and Good Hope hospitals.
Of those, 24 are fighting for life in intensive care beds.
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It's the highest number of active cases since late spring, when the hospitals were close to being overwhelmed.
The death toll is also high - some 15 people died in the hospitals between October 1 and October 10.
Chief executive Dr David Rosser has warned his staff were distraught at the prospect of going through the worst of the pandemic again, saying: "People I have been through a lot with in over 25 years in the organisation are saying: 'I'm not sure I can go through this again.'
"It's very tough in the hospitals."


birminghammail--2020-10-13--Solihull sales director may have found true love on Married at First Sight

Married At First Sight UK returned to our screens earlier this month .
The new contestants included Solihull divorcee David who was paired up with 47-year-old Shareen from Wales .
And on tonight 's show they will be seen chatting for the first time after their nuptials .
It turns out the couple have a lot in common and also admit to fancying each other .
David , 56 says : `` Without being rude , I fancy the pants off her .
I thought she was gorgeous , I think she looks beautiful and stunning .
I just ca @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her as a person . ''
`` It 's not about the looks , it 's about getting to know him .
But yeah I fancy him ! ''
Shareen says .
She adds : `` I am incredibly happy , yeah .
I 'm a wife — with a wedding ring ! ''
The pair also have similar interests including camper vans and a love of travel .
Tonight 's episode sees the couple meet for the first time at the altar after the panel of matchmakers agreed they were the perfect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the oldest couple in the show 's lifespan .
Shareen , from Llanelli , grew up in South Africa , and has two teenage children .
She told Lorraine Kelly on her ITV1 daytime TV show : “ I ’ ve never been married , so to marry a stranger , I was just thinking who would do such a crazy thing ?
” “ But when I saw it advertised , I just knew that this was a mechanism by using three experts in the process to meet my unconditional love.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 10 year marriage and has three teenage children with his previous partner .
He admitted : “ I ’ m actually treating this more seriously , if anything , than my first marriage .
“ I ’ m a little bit more grown up .
`` I ’ ve had a dozen years to reflect on why the marriage didn ’ t work , and areas where I probably didn ’ t help that in the sense of communication .
Married at First Sight airs tonight at 9.15pm on Channel 4 .

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Married At First Sight UK returned to our screens earlier this month.
The new contestants included Solihull divorcee David who was paired up with 47-year-old Shareen from Wales.
And on tonight's show they will be seen chatting for the first time after their nuptials.
It turns out the couple have a lot in common and also admit to fancying each other.
David, 56 says: "Without being rude, I fancy the pants off her. I thought she was gorgeous, I think she looks beautiful and stunning. I just can't wait now to get to know her as a person."
"It's not about the looks, it's about getting to know him. But yeah I fancy him!" Shareen says. She adds: "I am incredibly happy, yeah. I'm a wife — with a wedding ring!"
The pair also have similar interests including camper vans and a love of travel.
Tonight's episode sees the couple meet for the first time at the altar after the panel of matchmakers agreed they were the perfect match.
The pair have made history as the oldest couple in the show's lifespan.
Shareen, from Llanelli, grew up in South Africa, and has two teenage children.
She told Lorraine Kelly on her ITV1 daytime TV show: “I’ve never been married, so to marry a stranger, I was just thinking who would do such a crazy thing?”
“But when I saw it advertised, I just knew that this was a mechanism by using three experts in the process to meet my unconditional love.”
Sales director David has previously had a 10 year marriage and has three teenage children with his previous partner. He admitted: “I’m actually treating this more seriously, if anything, than my first marriage.
“I’m a little bit more grown up.
"I’ve had a dozen years to reflect on why the marriage didn’t work, and areas where I probably didn’t help that in the sense of communication.
Married at First Sight airs tonight at 9.15pm on Channel 4.


birminghammail--2020-10-13--Pupils asked to wear face masks as town hit with new coronavirus measures

Pupils will now be asked to wear face masks at Walsall schools after the town was hit with new coronavirus restrictions .
Students in Year 7 up to Year 11 will be asked to now wear face coverings in communal areas from Wednesday , October 14 , after the borough was hit by the new guidelines .
Staff and visitors will also have to wear masks , a spokesman for Walsall Council said .
They can be removed at break times when seated at a table to eat or drink and also in classrooms .
To support students in complying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are asked to ensure children and young people in years 7 and above have an appropriate face covering with them every day and that they are aware of and understand the importance of the requirements to wear face coverings in communal areas while at school .
Students should have with them a sealable plastic bag in which to store their face covering when it is not being worn .
Face coverings should also be worn on public transport and on dedicated school transport when possible .
Primary school children do not have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ news comes after the region was hit with new restrictions from today ( October 13 ) .
People from different households will only be able to socialise in outdoor public spaces or gardens - but they must follow the 'rule of six ' and maintain social distancing .
The tier two listing means households can not mix indoors , although indications are that gatherings of up to six would be allowed in gardens , subject to social distancing .
It means measures in the affected areas have been extended from the existing ban @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rules now mean different households can not meet in pubs and bars , for example .
Elsewhere in the Midlands , Dudley and Coventry have been placed in tier one , or 'medium ' .

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Pupils will now be asked to wear face masks at Walsall schools after the town was hit with new coronavirus restrictions.
Students in Year 7 up to Year 11 will be asked to now wear face coverings in communal areas from Wednesday, October 14, after the borough was hit by the new guidelines.
Staff and visitors will also have to wear masks, a spokesman for Walsall Council said.
They can be removed at break times when seated at a table to eat or drink and also in classrooms.
To support students in complying with this request, parents and carers are asked to ensure children and young people in years 7 and above have an appropriate face covering with them every day and that they are aware of and understand the importance of the requirements to wear face coverings in communal areas while at school.
Students should have with them a sealable plastic bag in which to store their face covering when it is not being worn.
Face coverings should also be worn on public transport and on dedicated school transport when possible.
Primary school children do not have to wear face coverings in school.
The news comes after the region was hit with new restrictions from today (October 13).
People from different households will only be able to socialise in outdoor public spaces or gardens - but they must follow the 'rule of six' and maintain social distancing.
The tier two listing means households cannot mix indoors, although indications are that gatherings of up to six would be allowed in gardens, subject to social distancing.
It means measures in the affected areas have been extended from the existing ban on gatherings in private homes. The rules now mean different households cannot meet in pubs and bars, for example.
Elsewhere in the Midlands, Dudley and Coventry have been placed in tier one, or 'medium'.


birminghammail--2020-10-13--Birmingham's message to Chancellor Rishi Sunak: Give us a way out of lockdown

A union of Birmingham political and business leaders have appealed to Chancellor Rishi Sunak for a planned 'way out ' of Tier 2 restrictions to give hope to residents .
They have also asked for a package of support for hospitality firms devastated by the new measures , which were announced yesterday ( October 12 ) .
`` We need to know what needs to be done to exit the ‘ high ’ level category .
We need to give our communities something to aim for and state it clearly , '' says the letter .
`` Our ambition is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as soon as possible and certainly before Christmas , '' they add .
The letter was sent this evening from Birmingham ’ s Chamber of Commerce , city council , MPs , Lords , trades unions and Business Improvement Districts .
Birmingham City Council leader Cllr Ian Ward said : `` It has been an incredibly challenging time for the city over the last several months and without further support from Government it could well be a bleak winter .
This joint statement , signed by representatives from across the business community , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Unions and the council shows the level of determination to protect people 's livelihoods.
” Deputy Leader of the Council Brigid Jones added : “ This is a more challenging time than anyone could have imagined ... decisive action is now required , and we want to work jointly with Government to shield our communities from the immediate impacts of an economic downturn and create the platform for an economic recovery.
” It comes amid a backlash from hospitality representatives about the new measures announced , which includes a ban on people from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The same rule also applies to other Tier 2 areas , including Solihull , Sandwell , Walsall and Wolverhampton .
`` This alone will have a devastating impact on an already fragile hospitality sector , '' they write .
While acknowledging the Government is `` making incredibly difficult decisions in unprecedented times '' the signatories express frustration about the strategy used .
They say the Government did not take the evidence based approach , rooted in data and local expertise , they had recommended - because had that happened , restrictions affecting the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Their three requests are : • A package of financial support to sustain businesses through the winter The letter concludes with an appeal to the Chancellor .
`` Prior to Covid-19 Birmingham was booming , with an economy second only to London in size at £31.9bn .
Our tourism and hospitality sectors were worth £13bn , employing close to 76,000 people .
`` We want to work constructively with you to find solutions that protect people ’ s businesses , their jobs , their livelihoods and the communities in which they live @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could follow if action is not taken .
`` We can limit the damage but only if we act decisively , and do so now .
`` The Birmingham that we know today owes much to the innovators and entrepreneurs of the 18th Century , such as Matthew Boulton and James Watt , who helped to create jobs and sustain huge industries - firmly establishing the city on the global stage .
`` We can assure you , that spirit of entrepreneurship is alive and well today and collectively we will do all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economy going , but we urgently need your help . ''
Paul Faulkner , Chief Executive Officer of Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce , said : “ So much was invested in supporting businesses through the first wave of this virus through the furlough scheme , Bounce Back and Coronavirus Interruption Loans and more .
We can not let that go to waste and give up on the most impacted businesses at the time they need the support the most.
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It is always up-to-date with the latest news from across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Play Store and App Store Mayor Andy Street has previously said the new rules are not supported locally , nor did they reflect extensive discussions held in the days leading up to the announcement .
`` The main problem in the West Midlands remains transmission within household settings , and stricter measures for the hospitality industry will not solve that . ''
The local fury comes as Labour leader Keir Starmer has demanded a full-blown national lockdown lasting two to three weeks , to stop the spread of coronavirus .
Sir Keir said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So he said he was calling for a `` circuit-breaker '' - a full-blown nationwide lockdown .
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A union of Birmingham political and business leaders have appealed to Chancellor Rishi Sunak for a planned 'way out' of Tier 2 restrictions to give hope to residents.
They have also asked for a package of support for hospitality firms devastated by the new measures, which were announced yesterday (October 12).
"We need to know what needs to be done to exit the ‘high’ level category. We need to give our communities something to aim for and state it clearly," says the letter.
"Our ambition is to leave the ‘High’ category as soon as possible and certainly before Christmas," they add.
The letter was sent this evening from Birmingham’s Chamber of Commerce, city council, MPs, Lords, trades unions and Business Improvement Districts.
Birmingham City Council leader Cllr Ian Ward said: "It has been an incredibly challenging time for the city over the last several months and without further support from Government it could well be a bleak winter. This joint statement, signed by representatives from across the business community, MPs from all political parties, Trade Unions and the council shows the level of determination to protect people's livelihoods.”
Deputy Leader of the Council Brigid Jones added: “This is a more challenging time than anyone could have imagined...decisive action is now required, and we want to work jointly with Government to shield our communities from the immediate impacts of an economic downturn and create the platform for an economic recovery.”
It comes amid a backlash from hospitality representatives about the new measures announced, which includes a ban on people from different households mixing in social settings. The same rule also applies to other Tier 2 areas, including Solihull, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton.
"This alone will have a devastating impact on an already fragile hospitality sector," they write.
While acknowledging the Government is "making incredibly difficult decisions in unprecedented times" the signatories express frustration about the strategy used.
They say the Government did not take the evidence based approach, rooted in data and local expertise, they had recommended - because had that happened, restrictions affecting the hospitality sector would not have been introduced.
Their three requests are:
A review of restrictions within 14 days
A package of financial support to sustain businesses through the winter
A clear exit strategy, with timescales
The letter concludes with an appeal to the Chancellor.
"Prior to Covid-19 Birmingham was booming, with an economy second only to London in size at £31.9bn. Our tourism and hospitality sectors were worth £13bn, employing close to 76,000 people.
"We want to work constructively with you to find solutions that protect people’s businesses, their jobs, their livelihoods and the communities in which they live from a significant spike in unemployment that could follow if action is not taken.
"We can limit the damage but only if we act decisively, and do so now.
"The Birmingham that we know today owes much to the innovators and entrepreneurs of the 18th Century, such as Matthew Boulton and James Watt, who helped to create jobs and sustain huge industries - firmly establishing the city on the global stage.
"We can assure you, that spirit of entrepreneurship is alive and well today and collectively we will do all that we can to keep the local economy going, but we urgently need your help."
Paul Faulkner, Chief Executive Officer of Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, said: “So much was invested in supporting businesses through the first wave of this virus through the furlough scheme, Bounce Back and Coronavirus Interruption Loans and more. We cannot let that go to waste and give up on the most impacted businesses at the time they need the support the most.”
Mayor Andy Street has previously said the new rules are not supported locally, nor did they reflect extensive discussions held in the days leading up to the announcement.
"The main problem in the West Midlands remains transmission within household settings, and stricter measures for the hospitality industry will not solve that."
The local fury comes as Labour leader Keir Starmer has demanded a full-blown national lockdown lasting two to three weeks, to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Sir Keir said the Government's approach was failing. So he said he was calling for a "circuit-breaker" - a full-blown nationwide lockdown.
The full list of signatories:
Andrew Mitchell MP
Annmarie Kilcline, Regional Secretary West Midlands, Unite the Union
Asian Business Chamber of Commerce
Cllr Brigid Jones, deputy leader, Birmingham City Council
Baroness Christine Crawley
David Jamieson, West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner
The Right Reverend David Urquhart, Lord Bishop of Birmingham
Baroness Estelle Morris of Yardley
Rich Bishop, West Midlands Regional Chair Federation of Small Businesses
Gary Sambrook MP
Baroness Gisela Stuart of Edgbaston
Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership
Cllr Ian Ward, Leader, Birmingham City Council
Jack Dromey MP
Jackie Hendley, Institute of Directors West Midlands
James Wong, Chair of Southside BID
Lord Jeff Rooker
Jess Philips MP
Joe Morgan, Regional Secretary, GMB
Joel Blake, President, Greater Birmingham Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce
Khalid Mahmood MP
Liam Byrne MP
Luke Crane, JQDT Executive Director
Nicola Fleet-Milne, Chair of Colmore BID
Paul Faulkner, CEO, Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce
Phil Arkinstall, President of the Sutton Coldfield Chamber of Commerce
Baron Philip Hunt of Kings Heath
Preet Kaur Gill MP
Shabana Mahmood MP
Steve McCabe MP


birminghammail--2020-10-13--Health chief urges residents to 'stay local' to remain in Tier One

A public health chief in Worcestershire has urged residents to ‘ stay local ’ to avoid the county being placed in a higher tier of the Government ’ s new nationwide .
Worcestershire was confirmed in Tier One of the Government ’ s new three-tier Covid Alert Levels system in a bid to simplify the rules across England and make it easier for people to understand what rules apply to them .
Tier One is considered at medium risk , Tier Two , which includes Birmingham is at high risk with limits on household mixing while Tier Three , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ region , is at high risk with tougher measures including the closing of pubs and bars .
The medium Tier One level includes the current national rules , including the Rule of Six and hospitality sites shutting at 10pm .
Dr Kathryn Cobain , Director for Public Health in Worcestershire , has urged people to follow the rules and stop the county being moved in to a higher category , with more restrictions .
Worcestershire ’ s infection rates have been climbing with Bromsgrove and Wyre Forest , which includes Kidderminster , Stourport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bromsgrove has an infection rate of 121 per 100,000 people and Wyre Forest has a rate of 94 per 100,000 in the last seven days .
The county ’ s rate overall continues to rise and its rate for the past seven days stands at 74 per 100,000 .
The county remains at Tier One measures .
Dr Cobain said residents can keep it that way by reducing how many people they are mixing with , considering the risk level in the places they visit and following all the guidelines .
While Worcestershire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and eat Dr Cobain urged people to ‘ stay local , limit your contacts and keep our numbers down ’ .
Dr Cobain said : “ Worcestershire does not want to face tougher restrictions .
You can help prevent that , by staying local and really reducing who you mix with .
Cut down the number of contacts you have with people , keep your distance from others and remember to wash your hands and wear face coverings .
“ If you reduce where you go , consider who you are travelling with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the rule of six and follow these rules , we will see the spread of Covid-19 reducing .
“ If we lower the numbers of cases , we reduce the risk of us being put into tier two measures .
Further restrictions will impact our lives , our businesses and our economy , if we want to stay at tier one , then we have to stick to the rules now more than ever.
“ More information about the tiers and the restrictions can be found on the Government 's Covid alert @ @ @ @

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A public health chief in Worcestershire has urged residents to ‘stay local’ to avoid the county being placed in a higher tier of the Government’s new nationwide.
Worcestershire was confirmed in Tier One of the Government’s new three-tier Covid Alert Levels system in a bid to simplify the rules across England and make it easier for people to understand what rules apply to them.
Tier One is considered at medium risk, Tier Two, which includes Birmingham is at high risk with limits on household mixing while Tier Three, which at present is just the Liverpool city region, is at high risk with tougher measures including the closing of pubs and bars.
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The medium Tier One level includes the current national rules, including the Rule of Six and hospitality sites shutting at 10pm.
Dr Kathryn Cobain, Director for Public Health in Worcestershire, has urged people to follow the rules and stop the county being moved in to a higher category, with more restrictions.
Worcestershire’s infection rates have been climbing with Bromsgrove and Wyre Forest, which includes Kidderminster, Stourport and Bewdley, numbers particularly high. Bromsgrove has an infection rate of 121 per 100,000 people and Wyre Forest has a rate of 94 per 100,000 in the last seven days. The county’s rate overall continues to rise and its rate for the past seven days stands at 74 per 100,000.
The county remains at Tier One measures. Dr Cobain said residents can keep it that way by reducing how many people they are mixing with, considering the risk level in the places they visit and following all the guidelines.
While Worcestershire has great places to visit, shop and eat Dr Cobain urged people to ‘stay local, limit your contacts and keep our numbers down’.
Dr Cobain said: “Worcestershire does not want to face tougher restrictions. You can help prevent that, by staying local and really reducing who you mix with. Cut down the number of contacts you have with people, keep your distance from others and remember to wash your hands and wear face coverings.
“If you reduce where you go, consider who you are travelling with, who you mix with, stick to the rule of six and follow these rules, we will see the spread of Covid-19 reducing.
“If we lower the numbers of cases, we reduce the risk of us being put into tier two measures. Further restrictions will impact our lives, our businesses and our economy, if we want to stay at tier one, then we have to stick to the rules now more than ever.“
More information about the tiers and the restrictions can be found on the Government's Covid alert levels website here.


birminghammail--2020-10-13--City chief says 'unwise' for people in Brum to meet in gardens

Birmingham 's public health chief says it is 'unwise ' for people to meet in gardens due to temptation of going indoors as the weather gets colder .
Dr Justin Varney , Birmingham City Council 's Director of Public Health , said people should avoid meeting friends and family in the gardens at their houses if possible .
He advised people to meet people at the park or 'go for a walk around the block with your parents ' instead of meeting at homes .
He said this was to avoid the temptation of popping inside where it was warmer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ online question and answer question session run by the Bahu Trust .
He said : `` It would be much better to go and meet at the park or go for a walk around the block with your parents - better than getting that extra temptation of going inside of going inside and thinking it is ok. That might be the one time where Covid is spread . ''
During the meeting he also poured cold water onto the idea that a vaccine would be available before the end of the year .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ expect us to see a vaccine this calendar year .
There has been some speculation in the media over the last couple of weeks that we could get a vaccine this year .
However , there is nothing I ’ m seeing at the moment to suggest that the vaccine will come out before the new year .
If it if does come it will be voluntary . ''

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Birmingham's public health chief says it is 'unwise' for people to meet in gardens due to temptation of going indoors as the weather gets colder.
Dr Justin Varney, Birmingham City Council's Director of Public Health, said people should avoid meeting friends and family in the gardens at their houses if possible.
He advised people to meet people at the park or 'go for a walk around the block with your parents' instead of meeting at homes.
He said this was to avoid the temptation of popping inside where it was warmer.
Dr Varney was speaking during an online question and answer question session run by the Bahu Trust.
He said: "It would be much better to go and meet at the park or go for a walk around the block with your parents - better than getting that extra temptation of going inside of going inside and thinking it is ok. That might be the one time where Covid is spread."
During the meeting he also poured cold water onto the idea that a vaccine would be available before the end of the year.
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He said: "I do not expect us to see a vaccine this calendar year. There has been some speculation in the media over the last couple of weeks that we could get a vaccine this year. However, there is nothing I’m seeing at the moment to suggest that the vaccine will come out before the new year. If it if does come it will be voluntary."


birminghammail--2020-10-13--Ivan Sanches star opens up on why he turned his back on La Liga

Ivan Sanchez has opened up about the circumstances which saw him reject offers to play in the Spainish top flight and instead move to Birmingham City .
The talented attacker has made an excellent impression since swapping Elche for St Andrew ’ s by signing a deal that could keep him at the club until 2024 .
Sanchez admits he found it difficult to turn down the chance to play in La Liga - but was convinced of the move to Blues after speaking to compatriot Aitor Karanka .
“ After three good seasons over there and to finish off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to play in the top division as well , ” he told the club website .
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Google Play Store and App Store “ I had different offers I listened to but when Karanka and Dong contacted me and explained the sporting project and everything going on in the club , the things the club is doing , it was something that really interested me .
“ I ’ m 28 now and England is a league that has always appealed to me .
It was an opportunity , at my age , that I wanted to take .
“ The season in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID situation and everything happened quickly .
“ But I spoke to the head coach and said that I wanted to start here as soon as possible , to get going as soon as I could.
” Get going he certainly has .
Sanchez has assisted two of Blues ’ three goals , with pinpoint accuracy from set-pieces - and last time out against Stoke he looked the player most likely to create something from open play .
Indeed his displays earned him a place in the first Championship Team of the Month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his adjustment .
“ In Spain the league is a lot different .
I would say it is more tactical , ” he continued .
“ Everyone is more organised and the biggest difference is probably physical .
” The physicality in England - everyone comes and presses you really quick and really hard .
“ It ’ s something I am still adapting to , but I feel as if I ’ m doing a good job with that so far .
“ We have an excellent group of lads and they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s settling in on the pitch and off the pitch .
It ’ s good also to have a little group of Spanish players around .
“ But it ’ s the whole group , who have made me feel welcome .
I feel I have started well and I ’ m confident , and that always helps you to keep everything going .
“ The biggest advice people like Jon [ Toral ] have told me is to learn the language as soon as possible and even whilst I am still learning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lads in English as best I can even if I don ’ t use words correctly or people have a little giggle at me in the way I say things .
“ Still , try and speak to them and try to do things together , like eating and mixing .
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Ivan Sanchez has opened up about the circumstances which saw him reject offers to play in the Spainish top flight and instead move to Birmingham City.
The talented attacker has made an excellent impression since swapping Elche for St Andrew’s by signing a deal that could keep him at the club until 2024.
Sanchez admits he found it difficult to turn down the chance to play in La Liga - but was convinced of the move to Blues after speaking to compatriot Aitor Karanka.
“After three good seasons over there and to finish off with promotion. I’ve wanted to play in the top division as well,” he told the club website.
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“I had different offers I listened to but when Karanka and Dong contacted me and explained the sporting project and everything going on in the club, the things the club is doing, it was something that really interested me.
“I’m 28 now and England is a league that has always appealed to me. It was an opportunity, at my age, that I wanted to take.
“The season in Spain finished really late due to the COVID situation and everything happened quickly.
“But I spoke to the head coach and said that I wanted to start here as soon as possible, to get going as soon as I could.”
Get going he certainly has.
Sanchez has assisted two of Blues’ three goals, with pinpoint accuracy from set-pieces - and last time out against Stoke he looked the player most likely to create something from open play.
Indeed his displays earned him a place in the first Championship Team of the Month.
He can only be happy with his adjustment.
“In Spain the league is a lot different. I would say it is more tactical,” he continued.
“Everyone is more organised and the biggest difference is probably physical.
”The physicality in England - everyone comes and presses you really quick and really hard. “It’s something I am still adapting to, but I feel as if I’m doing a good job with that so far.
“We have an excellent group of lads and they have all helped me. That’s settling in on the pitch and off the pitch. It’s good also to have a little group of Spanish players around.
“But it’s the whole group, who have made me feel welcome. I feel I have started well and I’m confident, and that always helps you to keep everything going.
“The biggest advice people like Jon [Toral] have told me is to learn the language as soon as possible and even whilst I am still learning it, communicate with the rest of the lads in English as best I can even if I don’t use words correctly or people have a little giggle at me in the way I say things.
“Still, try and speak to them and try to do things together, like eating and mixing.”


birminghammail--2020-10-13--Police hunt for fleeing driver after cars worth £500k crash

Officers are searching for the driver of a £363,000 Rolls-Royce after in ploughed into the back of a £160k Lamborghini Urus in Walsall .
West Midlands Police said no arrests have been made but they are searching for the man - who fled the scene - after the crash in Primley Avenue at around 9am on Tuesday , October 13 .
A spokesman for the force said no one was injured in the crash but the driver left his photo in the luxury motor .
A video , which has been seen by BlackCountryLive , shows the red Lamborghini being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way for an oncoming vehicle .
Force Response tweeted saying : `` Well ... this is an expensive crash .
I wonder if it was the cost or another reason why the Rolls driver left the scene ?
Either way , we have his photo and will ask him very soon .
`` Driver was not driving for the conditions and obviously ca n't handle a car like this .
Walsall E unit . ''
Dozens of commentators have reacted in shock at the crash which could cost more than half-a-million pounds .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
`` That is one expensive crash - how did they manage to do that ! ''
While Alice Key added : `` I thought my week was going bad but that takes the crown .
`` That is gon na cost someone a LOT of money to fix . ''

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Officers are searching for the driver of a £363,000 Rolls-Royce after in ploughed into the back of a £160k Lamborghini Urus in Walsall.
West Midlands Police said no arrests have been made but they are searching for the man - who fled the scene - after the crash in Primley Avenue at around 9am on Tuesday, October 13.
A spokesman for the force said no one was injured in the crash but the driver left his photo in the luxury motor.
A video, which has been seen by BlackCountryLive, shows the red Lamborghini being shunted from behind after breaking to give way for an oncoming vehicle.
Force Response tweeted saying: "Well...this is an expensive crash. I wonder if it was the cost or another reason why the Rolls driver left the scene? Either way, we have his photo and will ask him very soon.
"Driver was not driving for the conditions and obviously can't handle a car like this. Walsall E unit."
Dozens of commentators have reacted in shock at the crash which could cost more than half-a-million pounds.
"No way," Jon Smith said. "That is one expensive crash - how did they manage to do that!"
While Alice Key added: "I thought my week was going bad but that takes the crown.
"That is gonna cost someone a LOT of money to fix."


birminghammail--2020-10-13--Almost 10,000 pupils isolating as Covid linked to 95 city schools

Almost 10,000 pupils are self-isolating across the city after coronavirus cases were linked to 95 schools .
The shock figures have been branded 'deeply alarming ' by Birmingham MP Jack Dromey , who is urging the Government to improve its Test and Trace system .
A total of 9,355 students were in isolation up to October 8 according to figures confirmed by Birmingham City Council .
The authority confirmed Covid-19 cases have been linked to more than a fifth of the city 's 443 schools , which are attended by approximately 207,000 pupils .
A council spokeswoman said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 9,355 pupils self-isolating . ''
It added that schools should take all public health advice on board and ensure there is remote learning to the child at home .
Erdington MP Jack Dromey spoke of his concern at the new school figures .
`` The soaring number of schools now the victims of the Covid crisis is deeply alarming , '' he told BirminghamLive .
`` The sad truth is that tens of thousands might be affected unless Ministers finally their their act together and sort out the fiasco over the test @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Every step should then be taken by schools to protect both pupils and parents alike and I know Birmingham schools are doing precisely that , rising to the challenge , under the most difficult of challenges . ''
At the end of last month , 13,000 children and 700 staff were in quarantine .
The Covid hotspots across the city have been mapped by Public Health England , which shows how the virus has spread .
Birmingham has an infection rate of 160 cases per 100,000 people , which is up from 152 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grange Kingshurst Academy made a `` last minute '' decision to close after a rise in Covid cases .
It will remain open to the children of key workers .
While Raj Mann , the headteacher at Arena Academy , in Great Barr , revealed what it 's like in a Covid-hit school .
Last month we reported that than 8,000 `` well '' kids were off school in Birmingham and Wolverhampton after Covid fears .
Headteacher Sarah Hewitt-Clarkson , from Anderton Park Primary , in Sparkhill , said they `` agonise '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Any figure in the thousands in just awful , '' she told BirminghamLive .
`` We 're all trying to find ways of making isolation bubbles smaller and most of us could probably manage that in a classroom if you had a seating plan you stuck to - but it 's play times and dinner times that are the tricky ones .
`` Schools are absolutely brilliant at organising home learning , but it ca n't ever replicate being in a classroom with your teachers , the expectation of children joining in with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mistakes and the constant feedback that teachers give to children . ''
Yardley MP Jess Phillips added : `` Lots of my constituents have been in touch worried how much school their children are missing , and as a parent with children who have also had to isolate I share their concerns .
`` Without a trusted and reliable test track trace and isolate scheme there is no way this problem is going to go away .
`` We need to see much more from the Government than a three week exam delay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our children catch up and ensure that they are safe . ''

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Almost 10,000 pupils are self-isolating across the city after coronavirus cases were linked to 95 schools.
The shock figures have been branded 'deeply alarming' by Birmingham MP Jack Dromey, who is urging the Government to improve its Test and Trace system.
A total of 9,355 students were in isolation up to October 8 according to figures confirmed by Birmingham City Council.
The authority confirmed Covid-19 cases have been linked to more than a fifth of the city's 443 schools, which are attended by approximately 207,000 pupils.
A council spokeswoman said: "There were 95 schools with bubbles isolating and 9,355 pupils self-isolating."
It added that schools should take all public health advice on board and ensure there is remote learning to the child at home.
Erdington MP Jack Dromey spoke of his concern at the new school figures.
"The soaring number of schools now the victims of the Covid crisis is deeply alarming," he told BirminghamLive.
"The sad truth is that tens of thousands might be affected unless Ministers finally their their act together and sort out the fiasco over the test, track and trace system.
"Every step should then be taken by schools to protect both pupils and parents alike and I know Birmingham schools are doing precisely that, rising to the challenge, under the most difficult of challenges."
(Image: Ian West/PA Wire)
At the end of last month, 13,000 children and 700 staff were in quarantine.
The Covid hotspots across the city have been mapped by Public Health England, which shows how the virus has spread. Birmingham has an infection rate of 160 cases per 100,000 people, which is up from 152 last week.
On Sunday night Tudor Grange Kingshurst Academy made a "last minute" decision to close after a rise in Covid cases. It will remain open to the children of key workers.
While Raj Mann, the headteacher at Arena Academy, in Great Barr, revealed what it's like in a Covid-hit school.
Last month we reported that than 8,000 "well" kids were off school in Birmingham and Wolverhampton after Covid fears.
Headteacher Sarah Hewitt-Clarkson, from Anderton Park Primary, in Sparkhill, said they "agonise" over isolation bubbles every day.
"Any figure in the thousands in just awful," she told BirminghamLive.
"We're all trying to find ways of making isolation bubbles smaller and most of us could probably manage that in a classroom if you had a seating plan you stuck to - but it's play times and dinner times that are the tricky ones.
"Schools are absolutely brilliant at organising home learning, but it can't ever replicate being in a classroom with your teachers, the expectation of children joining in with discussions, not being afraid to make mistakes and the constant feedback that teachers give to children."
(Image: PA)
Yardley MP Jess Phillips added: "Lots of my constituents have been in touch worried how much school their children are missing, and as a parent with children who have also had to isolate I share their concerns.
"Without a trusted and reliable test track trace and isolate scheme there is no way this problem is going to go away.
"We need to see much more from the Government than a three week exam delay in how they are going to help our children catch up and ensure that they are safe."


birminghammail--2020-10-13--Matt Hancock responds to criticism of Birmingham's new Covid rules

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has responded to criticism about Birmingham 's new lockdown rules .
He was challenged in the House of Commons by Birmingham Conservative MP Andrew Mitchell who , along with West Midlands Tory Mayor Andy Street , has criticised the new restrictions .
And Mr Hancock came close to admitting that the rules were n't introduced because they were needed in order to control the level of coronavirus in our region - but were simply a result of the Government 's decision to introduce a three-tier local lockdown system .
Birmingham was been placed in tier two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also known as `` Covid alert level high '' .
This means that new rules come into force tomorrow banning people from meeting anyone from a different household in a pub , restaurant or any indoor venue .
The Mayor , the city council and businesses leaders have reacted with fury , saying the restriction will destroy jobs by robbing businesses of customers , and is n't needed .
Mr Mitchell suggested the rules were imposed purely out of `` neatness '' .
He meant that the Government 's decision to have three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Government was forced to impose the same tough measures on Birmingham , Wolverhampton , Walsall and Sandwell as it was also imposing on regions with higher levels of coronavirus infection , such as the North East .
Questioning Mr Hancock on the House of Commons , Mr Mitchell said : `` Will he bear in mind that in the West Midlands we are concerned that yesterday ’ s change was made on the basis of neatness , not of medical need ?
`` Will he reassure me that he will always listen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Andy Street , as these matters all develop ? ''
Mr Hancock told him : `` Yes .
The introduction of the three-level system means that , in some areas where the local area has been working so effectively to get the curve flattened , as in the West Midlands , under the leadership of Andy Street - there has been a rise in the past few days of data , but essentially a huge amount of progress has been made - changes have had to be made .
`` However , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Street , who is an incredibly effective voice for the West Midlands , to make sure that what we can do together can best deliver to control the virus in the West Midlands . ''
Expressing his opposition , Mayor Andy Street said : `` This is not something regional leaders supported , nor what I believed would be happening following extensive conversations over recent days .
`` The main problem in the West Midlands remains transmission within household settings , and stricter measures for the hospitality industry will not solve that .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ review this decision as soon as possible .
In the meantime they must offer financial support to hospitality businesses , which are now set to suffer a loss of income . ''
Birmingham Council leader Ian Ward said : `` The negative impact of the new restrictions on the [ hospitality ] sector and the lives of the people who work in it ca n't be overstated .
`` The sector supports more than 135,000 jobs across the West Midlands and it 's essential that further financial support is made available to those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assurances that funding will be provided . ''
And Paul Faulkner , Chief Executive of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce , said : `` We are incredibly disappointed and frustrated at the Government ’ s handling of the current situation .
Despite having invested vast sums of money in Covid secure measures , the region ’ s hospitality sector is being thrown under the bus with no substantial evidence of significant transmission in hospitality settings .
`` Despite days of leaking potential measures to the press , yesterday ’ s announcement came with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ businesses .
`` And despite weeks of warning of the impact further restrictions on demand would have on the viability of the local hospitality sector , the government continues to refuse to take meaningful steps to support businesses in high alert areas . ''

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock has responded to criticism about Birmingham's new lockdown rules.
He was challenged in the House of Commons by Birmingham Conservative MP Andrew Mitchell who, along with West Midlands Tory Mayor Andy Street, has criticised the new restrictions.
And Mr Hancock came close to admitting that the rules weren't introduced because they were needed in order to control the level of coronavirus in our region - but were simply a result of the Government's decision to introduce a three-tier local lockdown system.
Birmingham was been placed in tier two of the new three-tier lockdown system, also known as "Covid alert level high". This means that new rules come into force tomorrow banning people from meeting anyone from a different household in a pub, restaurant or any indoor venue.
The Mayor, the city council and businesses leaders have reacted with fury, saying the restriction will destroy jobs by robbing businesses of customers, and isn't needed.
Mr Mitchell suggested the rules were imposed purely out of "neatness". He meant that the Government's decision to have three tiers and three sets of rules meant the Government was forced to impose the same tough measures on Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall and Sandwell as it was also imposing on regions with higher levels of coronavirus infection, such as the North East.
Questioning Mr Hancock on the House of Commons, Mr Mitchell said: "Will he bear in mind that in the West Midlands we are concerned that yesterday’s change was made on the basis of neatness, not of medical need?
"Will he reassure me that he will always listen carefully to the West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street, as these matters all develop?"
Mr Hancock told him: "Yes. The introduction of the three-level system means that, in some areas where the local area has been working so effectively to get the curve flattened, as in the West Midlands, under the leadership of Andy Street - there has been a rise in the past few days of data, but essentially a huge amount of progress has been made - changes have had to be made.
"However, I will absolutely recommit to working with Andy Street, who is an incredibly effective voice for the West Midlands, to make sure that what we can do together can best deliver to control the virus in the West Midlands."
Expressing his opposition, Mayor Andy Street said: "This is not something regional leaders supported, nor what I believed would be happening following extensive conversations over recent days.
"The main problem in the West Midlands remains transmission within household settings, and stricter measures for the hospitality industry will not solve that.
"I am urging the Government to review this decision as soon as possible. In the meantime they must offer financial support to hospitality businesses, which are now set to suffer a loss of income."
Birmingham Council leader Ian Ward said: "The negative impact of the new restrictions on the [hospitality] sector and the lives of the people who work in it can't be overstated.
"The sector supports more than 135,000 jobs across the West Midlands and it's essential that further financial support is made available to those businesses affected. I am now seeking assurances that funding will be provided."
And Paul Faulkner, Chief Executive of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, said: "We are incredibly disappointed and frustrated at the Government’s handling of the current situation. Despite having invested vast sums of money in Covid secure measures, the region’s hospitality sector is being thrown under the bus with no substantial evidence of significant transmission in hospitality settings.
"Despite days of leaking potential measures to the press, yesterday’s announcement came with little detail and no government guidance for businesses.
"And despite weeks of warning of the impact further restrictions on demand would have on the viability of the local hospitality sector, the government continues to refuse to take meaningful steps to support businesses in high alert areas."


birminghammail--2020-10-13--Aston Villa transfer news and rumours LIVE

Hello and welcome to Tuesday 's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive .
We will be keeping you up @ @ @ @ @ transfer news ahead of the second deadline later this week .
Dean Smith has until @ @ @ @ @ get any deals he wants done with English Football League ( EFL ) clubs .
@ @ @ @ @ Ismaila Sarr of Watford and Josh King at AFC Bournemouth have all been linked with @ @ @ @ @ should Smith feel his side needs a little extra , they could swoop for one @ @ @ @ @ has been developments on two of those players over the last 48 hours though , @ @ @ @ @ their interest in Benrahma and making a separate £13million move for King according to reports @ @ @ @ @ done so some of Villa 's fringe players or young stars could secure a move @ @ @ @ @ regular game-time .
You can keep up to date with all the latest on the @ @ @ @

Hello and welcome to Monday's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive.
We will be keeping you up to date with the latest Villa news and gossip after a fourth win of the season.
A stoppage-time strike from Ross Barkley gave Dean Smith's men a valuable 1-0 win over Midland rivals Leicester City as they maintained their winning start to the season.
There will be plenty of reaction to that game and news ahead of the next Premier League encounter with Leeds United on Friday night.
After the summer transfer window, It's also all eyes on the January window, now, which is only two and a half months away!
Join our team throughout the day to keep up to date with all the latest eaction and gossip on the blog below.


birminghammail--2020-10-13--Josh King's ex-team-mate lifts transfer lid as Villa rumours swirl

Bournemouth striker Josh King wants to remain in the Premier League as rumours about his future continue to swirl .
The Norwegian has been linked with a host of top flight clubs including Aston Villa , West Ham and Everton .
Indeed it was claimed today the Cherries are expecting an Everton bid for the former Blackburn forward who has scored goals in 162 top-flight games .
Villa continue to be linked and King ’ s team-mate Simon Francis says the 28-year-old belongs at the highest level .
“ Josh King is a Premier League player with that quality , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen it first hand , ” Francis told Sky Sports .
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“ With only a few days left , with West Ham making a bid for Josh but not meeting our valuation it ’ s still up in the air for me , as a fan and still working at the football club I would love to see him stay .
“ But it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way of players who want to play at the top level – and Josh King certainly does.
” Dean Smith has record signing Ollie Watkins leading his line and Keinan Davis providing backup while Wesley Moraes continues his recovery from a long-term knee injury .
If the Villa head coach decides to swoop for another striker before the end of the week , there are likely to be few options other than King with Premier League clubs only able to do business with EFL sides .

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Bournemouth striker Josh King wants to remain in the Premier League as rumours about his future continue to swirl.
The Norwegian has been linked with a host of top flight clubs including Aston Villa, West Ham and Everton.
Indeed it was claimed today the Cherries are expecting an Everton bid for the former Blackburn forward who has scored goals in 162 top-flight games.
Villa continue to be linked and King’s team-mate Simon Francis says the 28-year-old belongs at the highest level.
“Josh King is a Premier League player with that quality, I know that for a fact having seen it first hand,” Francis told Sky Sports.
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“If the window closes and he is a Championship player I would be really, really excited because I know he can go and get 25 goals in the Championship and potentially put himself in a bigger shop window to then go and have his pick of Premier League clubs.
“With only a few days left, with West Ham making a bid for Josh but not meeting our valuation it’s still up in the air for me, as a fan and still working at the football club I would love to see him stay.
“But it’s hard to stand in the way of players who want to play at the top level – and Josh King certainly does.”
Dean Smith has record signing Ollie Watkins leading his line and Keinan Davis providing backup while Wesley Moraes continues his recovery from a long-term knee injury.
If the Villa head coach decides to swoop for another striker before the end of the week, there are likely to be few options other than King with Premier League clubs only able to do business with EFL sides.


birminghammail--2020-10-13--Tributes to ‘ray of sunshine’ teenager killed in moped crash

Family , friends and well-wishers gathered in the rain to pay their last respects to the teenage victim of a fatal crash .
Dozens of floral tributes have been laid at the side of the road on Princes End High Street after a 16-year-old was killed last night .
The teenager ’ s moped collided with a car on the busy main road in Tipton at around 8pm .
Paramedics dashed to the crash site but tragically he was pronounced dead at the scene .
The much-loved youngster has been named locally as Lewis .
In a heart-wrenching floral tribute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s mum said : `` Lewis , my heart is broken but every day that will pass you will be in my heart forever .
You were the boy that lifted my world and brought a smile each day to my life .
`` I was truly blessed and always will be to have had you in my life .
Until I meet you again my beautiful boy .
God bless love you always . ''
Several well-wishes were left in memory of the son , brother , nephew and friend .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` To our darling son Lewis , you will be in our hearts forever . ''
Another said : `` Sleep tight my angel , taken far too soon .
Nan and Grandad will look after you .
A third added : `` Lewis , our hearts are breaking to think you were taken from us too soon .
You were the ray of sunshine on a dull day .
Rest in peace cousin , love and miss you till we meet again . ''
`` In loving of a dear cousin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so much Lew .
Lots of love '' , said a fourth .
The youngster was popular among his school friends and left a lasting impression on all that met him .
The tributes continued : `` Gone but never forgotten , you will be missed by us all Lew .
Work will never be the same without you . ''
Police have confirmed that an investigation has been launched .
The driver of the car involved in the collision is helping the force with enquiries .
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commenced resuscitation efforts on the male , who was in a critical condition , whilst ambulance colleagues responded to the scene .
`` Once on scene , the team of ambulance staff and MERIT worked together to administer advanced life support to the patient .
Sadly , despite their very best efforts , nothing could be done to save the moped rider and he was confirmed deceased a short time later . ''
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said : `` We ’ re investigating a fatal collision on Princes End High @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last night ( Monday , October 12 ) .
`` A 16-year-old motorcyclist sadly died at the scene following a collision with a car .
His family are now being supported by specialist officers .
`` The driver of the car stopped at the scene and is helping police with enquiries . ''
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight , or call 101 anytime .
Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
Please quote log 4435 of October @ @

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Family, friends and well-wishers gathered in the rain to pay their last respects to the teenage victim of a fatal crash.
Dozens of floral tributes have been laid at the side of the road on Princes End High Street after a 16-year-old was killed last night.
The teenager’s moped collided with a car on the busy main road in Tipton at around 8pm. Paramedics dashed to the crash site but tragically he was pronounced dead at the scene.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
The much-loved youngster has been named locally as Lewis.
In a heart-wrenching floral tribute left at the scene, the victim’s mum said: "Lewis, my heart is broken but every day that will pass you will be in my heart forever. You were the boy that lifted my world and brought a smile each day to my life.
"I was truly blessed and always will be to have had you in my life. Until I meet you again my beautiful boy. God bless love you always."
Several well-wishes were left in memory of the son, brother, nephew and friend.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
A card left by his father read: "To our darling son Lewis, you will be in our hearts forever."
Another said: "Sleep tight my angel, taken far too soon. Nan and Grandad will look after you.
A third added: "Lewis, our hearts are breaking to think you were taken from us too soon. You were the ray of sunshine on a dull day. Rest in peace cousin, love and miss you till we meet again."
"In loving of a dear cousin, we are going to miss you so much Lew. Lots of love", said a fourth.
The youngster was popular among his school friends and left a lasting impression on all that met him.
The tributes continued: "Gone but never forgotten, you will be missed by us all Lew. Work will never be the same without you."
Police have confirmed that an investigation has been launched. The driver of the car involved in the collision is helping the force with enquiries.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: "The first ambulance crew commenced resuscitation efforts on the male, who was in a critical condition, whilst ambulance colleagues responded to the scene.
"Once on scene, the team of ambulance staff and MERIT worked together to administer advanced life support to the patient. Sadly, despite their very best efforts, nothing could be done to save the moped rider and he was confirmed deceased a short time later."
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said: "We’re investigating a fatal collision on Princes End High Street in Tipton, just before 8pm last night (Monday, October 12).
"A 16-year-old motorcyclist sadly died at the scene following a collision with a car. His family are now being supported by specialist officers.
"The driver of the car stopped at the scene and is helping police with enquiries."
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, or call 101 anytime. Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111. Please quote log 4435 of October 12.