birminghammail--2020-05-30--Man fights for life after being gunned down in his own home by armed intruder

A man has been left fighting for his life after he was shot in his own home in a late-night attack .
The victim , aged 28 , was critically injured when he was gunned down inside a house in Downsfield Road , Sheldon on Friday night , May 29 .
Police believe the gunman forced his way into the house before firing at the victim at around 10.30pm .
The attacker fled the scene and is still on the run from police in the wake of the shooting .
Meanwhile the victim was rushed to hospital , where he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Saturday morning .
West Midlands Police has stepped up patrols in the area and is carrying out CCTV trawls as they continue to investigate .
The residential road remained closed , with forensics in white suits and face masks searching for evidence inside the property .
A statement from the force read : `` We ’ re investigating after a man was shot at a house in Sheldon last night ( Friday ) .
`` It is believed the gunman forced his way into the property on Downsfield Road before firing at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around 10.30pm .
`` The gunman then fled the scene .
The victim was taken to hospital , where his condition was today described as critical but stable .
`` The investigation is at an early stage , but detectives have recovered CCTV from the area and are following up a number of lines of enquiry .
`` Extra patrols are being carried out in the area today to reassure residents . ''
Anyone with information has been asked to get in touch via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk , or via 101 .

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A man has been left fighting for his life after he was shot in his own home in a late-night attack.
The victim, aged 28, was critically injured when he was gunned down inside a house in Downsfield Road, Sheldon on Friday night, May 29.
Police believe the gunman forced his way into the house before firing at the victim at around 10.30pm.
The attacker fled the scene and is still on the run from police in the wake of the shooting.
Meanwhile the victim was rushed to hospital, where he was in a critical but stable condition on Saturday morning.
West Midlands Police has stepped up patrols in the area and is carrying out CCTV trawls as they continue to investigate.
The residential road remained closed, with forensics in white suits and face masks searching for evidence inside the property.
A statement from the force read: "We’re investigating after a man was shot at a house in Sheldon last night (Friday).
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
"It is believed the gunman forced his way into the property on Downsfield Road before firing at the victim, aged 28, at around 10.30pm.
"The gunman then fled the scene. The victim was taken to hospital, where his condition was today described as critical but stable.
"The investigation is at an early stage, but detectives have recovered CCTV from the area and are following up a number of lines of enquiry.
"Extra patrols are being carried out in the area today to reassure residents."
Anyone with information has been asked to get in touch via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk, or via 101.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Paedophile scout master dies of deadly disease in jail

A paedophile scout master who used dogs and ice cream to entice children before abusing them has died just months into a 15-year jail sentence .
Ronald Curran 's victims told a court how he 'd ruined their childhoods , while one cried himself to sleep because of the sickening abuse .
The 83-year-old was jailed at Newcastle Crown Court last year - his third prison sentence for abusing children .
But just nine days into his sentence , he visited medics at HMP Durham complaining of left shoulder pain , and claiming he had `` trouble controlling his bowels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revealed Curran had Motor Neurone Disease with doctors advising him there was no cure for his conditions .
A Prisons and Probation Ombudsman report revealed that Curran `` was seen choking and struggling to breathe '' .
It states wheelchair-bound Curran asked to die in prison following the diagnosis because he wanted to be surrounded by staff that knew him .
The pensioner , formerly of Forest Hall , North Tyneside , was jailed for four years in 1995 and in 2013 .
After his second prison stint , five more youngsters came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abused in the 70s and 80s .
Victims , some as young as six years-old at the time , suffered `` severe psychological harm '' at the hands of Curran , once seen as a respectable member of the community because of his role with the scouts .
`` In reality , his lifestyle , hobbies and interests were designed to bring him into contact with children in order that he could sexually abuse them , '' said prosecutor Daniel Cordey .
One victim added : `` He ruined part of my childhood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` No apology , remorse or sentence can change that . ''
Last August , Curran 's health had deteriorated to the point he asked not to be resuscitated if he stopped breathing .
`` On December 13 , Mr Curran was given a life expectancy of less than three months , '' adds the new report .
`` Mr Curran said that he would like to make an application to be released on compassionate grounds .
`` However , on December 19 , Mr Curran changed his mind and said that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff who knew him.
`` Two days before Christmas , a nurse found no pulse and when she checked Curran and he was declared dead , with Motor Neurone Disease listed as the cause .
He was the 19th HMP Durham prisoner to have died since 2017 .
Assistant ombudsman Louise Richards reported she had no concerns over his death adding : `` The clinical care Mr Curran received was of a good standard and equivalent to that which he could have expected to receive in the community . ''

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A paedophile scout master who used dogs and ice cream to entice children before abusing them has died just months into a 15-year jail sentence.
Ronald Curran's victims told a court how he'd ruined their childhoods, while one cried himself to sleep because of the sickening abuse.
The 83-year-old was jailed at Newcastle Crown Court last year - his third prison sentence for abusing children.
But just nine days into his sentence, he visited medics at HMP Durham complaining of left shoulder pain, and claiming he had "trouble controlling his bowels", ChronicleLive reports.
Hospital tests revealed Curran had Motor Neurone Disease with doctors advising him there was no cure for his conditions.
A Prisons and Probation Ombudsman report revealed that Curran "was seen choking and struggling to breathe".
It states wheelchair-bound Curran asked to die in prison following the diagnosis because he wanted to be surrounded by staff that knew him.
(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)
The pensioner, formerly of Forest Hall, North Tyneside, was jailed for four years in 1995 and in 2013.
After his second prison stint, five more youngsters came forward to reveal they had also been abused in the 70s and 80s.
Victims, some as young as six years-old at the time, suffered "severe psychological harm" at the hands of Curran, once seen as a respectable member of the community because of his role with the scouts.
"In reality, his lifestyle, hobbies and interests were designed to bring him into contact with children in order that he could sexually abuse them," said prosecutor Daniel Cordey.
One victim added: "He ruined part of my childhood that I can't get back.
"No apology, remorse or sentence can change that."
Last August, Curran's health had deteriorated to the point he asked not to be resuscitated if he stopped breathing.
"On December 13, Mr Curran was given a life expectancy of less than three months," adds the new report.
"Mr Curran said that he would like to make an application to be released on compassionate grounds.
"However, on December 19, Mr Curran changed his mind and said that he would prefer to die in prison with staff who knew him. "
Two days before Christmas, a nurse found no pulse and when she checked Curran and he was declared dead, with Motor Neurone Disease listed as the cause.
He was the 19th HMP Durham prisoner to have died since 2017.
Assistant ombudsman Louise Richards reported she had no concerns over his death adding: "The clinical care Mr Curran received was of a good standard and equivalent to that which he could have expected to receive in the community."


birminghammail--2020-05-30--What has been said about Adama amid growing transfer interest

Virtually every elite club in Europe is reportedly interested in signing Wolverhampton Wanderers ’ Adama Traore .
The 24-year-old has come into his own under Nuno Espirito Santo at Molineux this season and is now one of the most feared players in the Premier League .
His performances have attracted plenty of attention with his former club Barcelona , Real Madrid , Manchester City , Manchester United , Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur all linked with moves in the transfer market .
Traore , who only cost £18million from Middlesbrough in 2018 , is bound to command a colossal transfer fee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slapped a £150million price tag on his head .
Here we take a look at everything which has been said and reported about Traore ’ s future so far : What has Traore said ?
The player is the most important piece of the jigsaw in any transfer and his wish will inevitably be granted .
Traore has never given any inclination that he isn ’ t content at Wolves and he is devoted to Nuno .
Whenever Traore has been asked about Nuno , both publicly and privately , he has offered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who has unlocked his potential .
While some players refuse to address speculation surrounding their own future , Traore has never avoided questions which have been put to him over the past few months .
During an interview with Madrid-based radio station Cadena SER , Traore admitted he would consider a return to Spain with either Barcelona or arch-rivals Real Madrid .
`` I do n't have resentment towards Barca , only good memories , but if Real Madrid called me I would think about that offer in the same way I would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” he told Cadena SER .
`` I was there [ at Barcelona ] for 10 years and I have great memories .
There were some problems with the club , some misunderstandings , so I decided to leave to grow as a player .
“ I took that decision but I prefer not to talk about the story I had with the club , it was a decision I took in that moment and I do n't regret it.
” What ‘ interested ’ managers think of him Four Premier League clubs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last few months , from champions elect Liverpool to Manchester City , United and Tottenham Hotspur .
City boss Pep Guardiola is well aware of Traore from his time at Barcelona and has joined Jurgen Klopp and Jose Mourinho in talking up the Wolves star .
Meanwhile , Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted Traore is the Wolves player that he fears the most .
Pep Guardiola : `` He is a motorcycle !
It ’ s almost impossible ( to stop him ) .
Nobody can handle this pace.
” Jurgen Klopp : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's unbelievable .
What a player – it 's not only him but he 's so good . ''
Jose Mourinho : “ Adama and Diogo ( Jota ) ?
I don ’ t want to speak about them because I get tired seeing them run.
” Ole Gunnar Solskjaer : “ Traore and Jimenez are always difficult to play against .
They are very good players.
” What Wolves have said Nuno was pretty blunt and to the point about the possibility of Traore leaving in the January transfer window .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked about it at the start of the month .
And that was the end of that .
Speaking more generally about the possibility of losing his star players , Nuno has said : “ When the transfer window is open anything can happen .
As managers we have to be ready because anything can happen.
” If Traore continues to torment defences , in both the Premier League and throughout Europe , during the final games of the season Nuno will undoubtedly face further questions about the Spaniard in pre-season .
Wolves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about Traore 's future recently during an interview with Goal .
“ He is a good player and we 've all seen what he is capable of doing , '' Olofinjana told Goal .
`` His sheer pace , power , goalscoring stint , skills on the ball and also running the length of the pitch .
“ He 's been doing it for the past few seasons , so we are very much aware of what he brings to the table .
In terms of what will happen to him going forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so we need to wait for that .
`` We ca n't ignore the fact that he has done very well for the club .
“ Anybody can leave Wolves , he came from somewhere and he can leave any day .
`` Regarding genuine transfer interest in our players , there are procedures and policies that we consider as a club , they tell us whether it is the right step for us or not.
” Football romantics - who aren ’ t of a Wolves persuasion - will be aroused by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he played for as a boy .
Traore spent 11 years at Barcelona and was born in the shadows of the Camp Nou .
He learned his trade at their La Masia academy under revered coach Albert Benaiges before quitting Barca for Aston Villa in 2015 .
Speaking exclusively to BirminghamLive after Traore joined Wolves from Middlesbrough , Benaiges admitted it wouldn ’ t surprise him if his former prodigy followed the route of Gerard Pique and Cesc Fabregas in returning to Catalonia .
“ It 's true lately I have n't seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ But it can happen.
” He added : “ I ’ m not surprised by his performance .
Adama was a magnificent boy.
” Barcelona even inserted a buy-back clause in Traore ’ s contract when he joined Villa , but they ’ ll have to pay a heck of a lot more to re-sign him now .

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Virtually every elite club in Europe is reportedly interested in signing Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Adama Traore.
The 24-year-old has come into his own under Nuno Espirito Santo at Molineux this season and is now one of the most feared players in the Premier League.
His performances have attracted plenty of attention with his former club Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur all linked with moves in the transfer market.
Traore, who only cost £18million from Middlesbrough in 2018, is bound to command a colossal transfer fee with some reports even suggesting Wolves have slapped a £150million price tag on his head.
Here we take a look at everything which has been said and reported about Traore’s future so far:
What has Traore said?
The player is the most important piece of the jigsaw in any transfer and his wish will inevitably be granted.
Traore has never given any inclination that he isn’t content at Wolves and he is devoted to Nuno. Whenever Traore has been asked about Nuno, both publicly and privately, he has offered nothing but positive words about the coach who has unlocked his potential.
While some players refuse to address speculation surrounding their own future, Traore has never avoided questions which have been put to him over the past few months.
During an interview with Madrid-based radio station Cadena SER, Traore admitted he would consider a return to Spain with either Barcelona or arch-rivals Real Madrid.
(Image: Getty Images)
"I don't have resentment towards Barca, only good memories, but if Real Madrid called me I would think about that offer in the same way I would if it was a Barca one,” he told Cadena SER.
"I was there [at Barcelona] for 10 years and I have great memories. There were some problems with the club, some misunderstandings, so I decided to leave to grow as a player.
“I took that decision but I prefer not to talk about the story I had with the club, it was a decision I took in that moment and I don't regret it.”
What ‘interested’ managers think of him
Four Premier League clubs have been linked with Traore in the last few months, from champions elect Liverpool to Manchester City, United and Tottenham Hotspur.
City boss Pep Guardiola is well aware of Traore from his time at Barcelona and has joined Jurgen Klopp and Jose Mourinho in talking up the Wolves star.
Meanwhile, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted Traore is the Wolves player that he fears the most.
Pep Guardiola: "He is a motorcycle! It’s almost impossible (to stop him). Nobody can handle this pace.”
Jurgen Klopp: "He is unplayable in moments, it's unbelievable. What a player – it's not only him but he's so good."
Jose Mourinho: “Adama and Diogo (Jota)? I don’t want to speak about them because I get tired seeing them run.”
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: “Traore and Jimenez are always difficult to play against. They are very good players.”
What Wolves have said
Nuno was pretty blunt and to the point about the possibility of Traore leaving in the January transfer window. “No,” he said when asked about it at the start of the month. And that was the end of that.
Speaking more generally about the possibility of losing his star players, Nuno has said: “When the transfer window is open anything can happen. As managers we have to be ready because anything can happen.”
Traore's stunning form, in the Premier League and in Europe, makes it inevitable that top teams will come calling.
(Image: Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)
Wolves' loans manager Seyi Olofinjana was asked about Traore's future recently during an interview with Goal.
“He is a good player and we've all seen what he is capable of doing," Olofinjana told Goal. "His sheer pace, power, goalscoring stint, skills on the ball and also running the length of the pitch.
“He's been doing it for the past few seasons, so we are very much aware of what he brings to the table. In terms of what will happen to him going forward, the league has not ended, so we need to wait for that.
"We can't ignore the fact that he has done very well for the club.
“Anybody can leave Wolves, he came from somewhere and he can leave any day.
"Regarding genuine transfer interest in our players, there are procedures and policies that we consider as a club, they tell us whether it is the right step for us or not.”
What Traore’s mentor said
Football romantics - who aren’t of a Wolves persuasion - will be excited by the possibility of Traore rejoining the club he played for as a boy.
Traore spent 11 years at Barcelona and was born in the shadows of the Camp Nou.
He learned his trade at their La Masia academy under revered coach Albert Benaiges before quitting Barca for Aston Villa in 2015.
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Speaking exclusively to BirminghamLive after Traore joined Wolves from Middlesbrough, Benaiges admitted it wouldn’t surprise him if his former prodigy followed the route of Gerard Pique and Cesc Fabregas in returning to Catalonia.
“It's true lately I haven't seen him play,” said Benaiges. “But it can happen.”
He added: “I’m not surprised by his performance. Adama was a magnificent boy.”
Barcelona even inserted a buy-back clause in Traore’s contract when he joined Villa, but they’ll have to pay a heck of a lot more to re-sign him now.


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Schools may have supermarket-like queues at gates when children return

Headteachers expect supermarket-style queues outside school gates and divided playground areas as some pupils return to the classroom next week .
The Government has given the green light for reception , year one and year six pupils to return to school from Monday as the five key tests required for the easing of the lockdown have been met .
Schools preparing to welcome more children back have implemented a range of measures to help keep them safe , from new rules for parents at drop-off times to one-way systems in the corridors .
Bryony Baynes , headteacher at Kempsey Primary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be in place at her school , adding that corridors will have one-way systems and staff will be allowed to wear face masks if they want to .
“ Realistically , as I have said to parents , I can ’ t promise you that the little ones will be two metres apart at all times – they are four and five years old , ” she said .
“ If a child falls over , we are still going to pick them up and cuddle them.
” While the school has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible , the youngsters will undoubtedly see some differences as they walk in the door , she added .
“ It will initially seem very strange to them , however , children are very resilient and as long as the staff greet them with smiles and they are with some of their friends , I think they will adapt to the new normal.
” Schools , colleges and nurseries closed more than nine weeks ago due to the Covid-19 outbreak , remaining open only for vulnerable youngsters and the children of key workers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a phased return to school from June 1 came after education unions and council leaders urged the Government to reconsider the proposals amid safety concerns .
Findings from a PA survey of local authorities show that more than a dozen councils are advising schools not to open to more pupils from Monday .
Jackie Schneider , a music teacher in Merton , south-west London , said her school had taken the decision not to return until June 18 because of insufficient space for social distancing .
She said a hierarchy of musical instruments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and wind instruments like recorders as off-limits , could be used when children do return to her classes .
Ms Schneider , who has been a teacher for 30 years , said : “ Teachers will have to be imaginative .
“ There ’ s an awful lot you can teach through story-telling .
We used to use stories much more and I think we will see some return to that .
”

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Headteachers expect supermarket-style queues outside school gates and divided playground areas as some pupils return to the classroom next week.
The Government has given the green light for reception, year one and year six pupils to return to school from Monday as the five key tests required for the easing of the lockdown have been met.
Schools preparing to welcome more children back have implemented a range of measures to help keep them safe, from new rules for parents at drop-off times to one-way systems in the corridors.
Bryony Baynes, headteacher at Kempsey Primary School in Worcester, said similar measures would be in place at her school, adding that corridors will have one-way systems and staff will be allowed to wear face masks if they want to.
“Realistically, as I have said to parents, I can’t promise you that the little ones will be two metres apart at all times – they are four and five years old,” she said.
“If a child falls over, we are still going to pick them up and cuddle them.”
While the school has tried to keep things as normal as possible, the youngsters will undoubtedly see some differences as they walk in the door, she added.
“It will initially seem very strange to them, however, children are very resilient and as long as the staff greet them with smiles and they are with some of their friends, I think they will adapt to the new normal.”
Schools, colleges and nurseries closed more than nine weeks ago due to the Covid-19 outbreak, remaining open only for vulnerable youngsters and the children of key workers.
The decision to go ahead with a phased return to school from June 1 came after education unions and council leaders urged the Government to reconsider the proposals amid safety concerns.
Findings from a PA survey of local authorities show that more than a dozen councils are advising schools not to open to more pupils from Monday.
Jackie Schneider, a music teacher in Merton, south-west London, said her school had taken the decision not to return until June 18 because of insufficient space for social distancing.
She said a hierarchy of musical instruments, with percussion deemed the most coronavirus-safe and wind instruments like recorders as off-limits, could be used when children do return to her classes.
Ms Schneider, who has been a teacher for 30 years, said: “Teachers will have to be imaginative.
“There’s an awful lot you can teach through story-telling. We used to use stories much more and I think we will see some return to that.”


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Piers Morgan pens new GMB deal - and he's staying with the show

Controversial host Piers Morgan will be on the nation 's morning TV screens for at least another 12 months after penning a new deal with Good Morning Britain .
The divisive 55-year-old is split opinion among viewers with his animated presenting style and hard line questioning of guests on the ITV show .
Piers , who usually co-hosts with Susanna Reid , is expected to continue fronting GMB until the end of 2021 at the very least , reports MirrorOnline .
He told The Sun : `` I ’ ve just signed a new contract up for GMB until the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working with Susanna and the team – we ’ re a Ying Yang that works . ''
In recent weeks , the presenter has divided opinion over the way he has questioned politicians over the government 's handling of the coronavirus crisis .
His fiery approach led the government to refuse to send representatives to appear on the show .
Meanwhile , Piers was also the subject of an avalanche of complaints to Ofcom after some viewers felt he bordered on bullying when he interviewed government minister Helen Whately .
However , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – and sounds thrilled that Ofcom found in his favour .
He said : ” If my style upsets people , do n't watch !
Watch something else .
Nobody 's forcing anyone to watch it .
`` Ofcom ruled very heavily in my favour , which confirmed my belief that I 'm just doing my job .
The job of broadcasters , particularly during a crisis like this , is to challenge and ask questions . ''
Earlier this year , GMB broke ratings records when almost 2 million tuned in to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daily topics .
The star has been on a break from the show in recent days – but will be back on Monday , June 1 .

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Controversial host Piers Morgan will be on the nation's morning TV screens for at least another 12 months after penning a new deal with Good Morning Britain.
The divisive 55-year-old is split opinion among viewers with his animated presenting style and hard line questioning of guests on the ITV show.
Piers, who usually co-hosts with Susanna Reid, is expected to continue fronting GMB until the end of 2021 at the very least, reports MirrorOnline.
He told The Sun: "I’ve just signed a new contract up for GMB until the end of next year. I love working with Susanna and the team – we’re a Ying Yang that works."
In recent weeks, the presenter has divided opinion over the way he has questioned politicians over the government's handling of the coronavirus crisis.
His fiery approach led the government to refuse to send representatives to appear on the show.
Meanwhile, Piers was also the subject of an avalanche of complaints to Ofcom after some viewers felt he bordered on bullying when he interviewed government minister Helen Whately.
However, the star is not apologising for his actions – and sounds thrilled that Ofcom found in his favour.
He said: ”If my style upsets people, don't watch! Watch something else. Nobody's forcing anyone to watch it.
"Ofcom ruled very heavily in my favour, which confirmed my belief that I'm just doing my job. The job of broadcasters, particularly during a crisis like this, is to challenge and ask questions."
Earlier this year, GMB broke ratings records when almost 2 million tuned in to watch Piers review the news and tackle daily topics.
The star has been on a break from the show in recent days – but will be back on Monday, June 1.


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Road to beauty spot closed off due to extreme fire risk

A road to a Staffordshire beauty spot has been closed off due to an extreme fire risk .
Chase Road at Cannock Chase will shut off for this weekend until further notice .
Staffordshire County Council has urged visitors not to light fires , use BBQs or dispose of matches and cigarettes carelessly .
The council warn it 's dry and say irreplaceable habitats and ancient oak trees are at risk .
Cannock Chase has been affected by several fires during the coronavirus lockdown , with crews being called to more than 20 deliberate incidents .
One incident - which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Road in Rugeley - caused `` devastating damage '' .
The picture revealing the aftermath of a blaze , which ripped through the beauty spot on May 22 , is at the top of this article .
In a post on social media , Staffordshire County Council said : `` Chase Road at Cannock Chase is closing this weekend until further notice due to extreme fire risk nearby .
`` If you visit the Chase do not light fires , use BBQs or dispose of matches and cigarettes carelessly : it 's dry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including ancient oaks . ''

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A road to a Staffordshire beauty spot has been closed off due to an extreme fire risk.
Chase Road at Cannock Chase will shut off for this weekend until further notice.
Staffordshire County Council has urged visitors not to light fires, use BBQs or dispose of matches and cigarettes carelessly.
The council warn it's dry and say irreplaceable habitats and ancient oak trees are at risk.
Cannock Chase has been affected by several fires during the coronavirus lockdown, with crews being called to more than 20 deliberate incidents.
One incident - which involved a camp fire off Stafford Brook Road in Rugeley - caused "devastating damage".
The picture revealing the aftermath of a blaze, which ripped through the beauty spot on May 22, is at the top of this article.
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In a post on social media, Staffordshire County Council said: "Chase Road at Cannock Chase is closing this weekend until further notice due to extreme fire risk nearby.
"If you visit the Chase do not light fires, use BBQs or dispose of matches and cigarettes carelessly: it's dry and irreplaceable habitats are at risk, including ancient oaks."


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Teenagers stabbed as violence erupts on city street

Two teenagers have been stabbed after violence erupted on a city street .
Emergency services swooped on Wednesfield Road , in Wolverhampton , yesterday afternoon ( May 29 ) , after disorder broke out .
Two boys , aged 13 and 17 , were taken to hospital after suffering stab wounds .
Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening .
A West Midlands Police spokesman said : `` We were called to reports of disorder in Wednesfield Road , Wolverhampton , just after 2.20pm yesterday ( May 29 ) .
`` Two boys - aged 13 and 17 - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which are not believed to be life-threatening .
`` Enquiries are underway and anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat or by calling 101 .
Quote log number 2405 of 29/05/20 . ''
The double stabbing is the second violent attack in the city in just 24 hours .
On Thursday ( May 28 ) a man was shot in the leg next to a canal bridge .
Buses had to be diverted following the incident .
West Midlands Network took to Twitter to warn commuters about the disruptions .
Their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police incident on Wednesfield Rd Wolverhampton , the following NX West Midlands services are diverting : 59 , 60 , 69 .
`` Stops on Wednesfield Road between Springfield Road and Heath Town Park will not be served travelling out of Wolverhampton only .

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Two teenagers have been stabbed after violence erupted on a city street.
Emergency services swooped on Wednesfield Road, in Wolverhampton, yesterday afternoon (May 29), after disorder broke out.
Two boys, aged 13 and 17, were taken to hospital after suffering stab wounds.
Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
A West Midlands Police spokesman said: "We were called to reports of disorder in Wednesfield Road, Wolverhampton, just after 2.20pm yesterday (May 29).
"Two boys - aged 13 and 17 - were taken to hospital with stab injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening.
"Enquiries are underway and anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat or by calling 101. Quote log number 2405 of 29/05/20."
The double stabbing is the second violent attack in the city in just 24 hours.
On Thursday (May 28) a man was shot in the leg next to a canal bridge.
Buses had to be diverted following the incident. West Midlands Network took to Twitter to warn commuters about the disruptions.
Their tweet said: "Due to a Police incident on Wednesfield Rd Wolverhampton, the following NX West Midlands services are diverting: 59, 60, 69.
"Stops on Wednesfield Road between Springfield Road and Heath Town Park will not be served travelling out of Wolverhampton only.
"Plan your journey ahead."


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Police block street after 'gun alert'

Police block street after 'gun alert'

Police cordoned off a city street and warned the public to avoid the area after a late-night 'gun alert ' .
Officers swooped to block off Holder Road , South Yardley following reports of a man with a gun acting suspiciously on Friday night , May 29 .
The street was shut at the junction of Deakin Road to Coventry Road from around 10pm until 11.30pm .
Buses had to be diverted and drivers were told to stay clear of the area as the 'incident ' unfolded .
After closing off the streets , officers detained a 27-year-old man under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believed a member of the public had mistaken an item in his pocket for a firearm .
Force Response shared an image of the road closure in place at 11pm to warn motorists .
They said : `` Cteam Stechford are currently dealing with an incident .
`` Road closures are as follows Holder road from the junction of Deakin road to Coventry road , south Yardley , please avoid the area . ''
A statement from West Midlands Police read : `` We were called to Holder Road in South Yardley last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to reports of a man with a gun acting suspiciously .
`` The 27-year-old man was detained under the Mental Health Act and it is believed an item in his pocket had been mistaken for a firearm . ''

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Police cordoned off a city street and warned the public to avoid the area after a late-night 'gun alert'.
Officers swooped to block off Holder Road, South Yardley following reports of a man with a gun acting suspiciously on Friday night, May 29.
The street was shut at the junction of Deakin Road to Coventry Road from around 10pm until 11.30pm.
Buses had to be diverted and drivers were told to stay clear of the area as the 'incident' unfolded.
After closing off the streets, officers detained a 27-year-old man under the Mental Health Act.
It is believed a member of the public had mistaken an item in his pocket for a firearm.
Force Response shared an image of the road closure in place at 11pm to warn motorists. They said: "Cteam Stechford are currently dealing with an incident.
"Road closures are as follows Holder road from the junction of Deakin road to Coventry road, south Yardley, please avoid the area."
A statement from West Midlands Police read: "We were called to Holder Road in South Yardley last night (Friday) at around 9.55pm to reports of a man with a gun acting suspiciously.
"The 27-year-old man was detained under the Mental Health Act and it is believed an item in his pocket had been mistaken for a firearm."


birminghammail--2020-05-30--'Don't fire up the BBQ' - despite perfect conditions

An expert has warned that we should n't have barbecues just yet - even though the heatwave conditions are perfect for firing up the outdoor grill .
Social gatherings of up to six people in England will be allowed from Monday , and across the UK even more people can get together , but scientists have issued a number of warnings in a bid to avoid a new spike in infections .
Rules state that up to six people can get together in a garden if they stay two metres apart and do n't go inside .
The special nature @ @ @ @ @ @ @ catching and spreading the new coronavirus , reports MirrorOnline .
But Professor Sally Bloomfield , of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine , has warned people against having barbecues yet .
Professor Bloomfield told BBC Radio 4 : “ The thing that really worries me is people are starting to say to me , oh , can I have a barbecue ?
“ That is the really dangerous thing because then we are really starting handling things backwards and forwards to each other – plates , glasses , cups and so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to have a social gathering and a meal , and the more time we spend outdoors the better , then it should be a picnic where we each bring our own food and knives and forks and plates and everything and keep them to ourselves and take them away with us .
“ Then we can have a really nice social gathering .
But barbecues , please no , at the moment .
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An expert has warned that we shouldn't have barbecues just yet - even though the heatwave conditions are perfect for firing up the outdoor grill.
Social gatherings of up to six people in England will be allowed from Monday, and across the UK even more people can get together, but scientists have issued a number of warnings in a bid to avoid a new spike in infections.
Rules state that up to six people can get together in a garden if they stay two metres apart and don't go inside.
The special nature of barbecues could open people up to catching and spreading the new coronavirus, reports MirrorOnline.
But Professor Sally Bloomfield, of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, has warned people against having barbecues yet.
Professor Bloomfield told BBC Radio 4: “The thing that really worries me is people are starting to say to me, oh, can I have a barbecue?
“That is the really dangerous thing because then we are really starting handling things backwards and forwards to each other – plates, glasses, cups and so forth.
“So if you really want to have a social gathering and a meal, and the more time we spend outdoors the better, then it should be a picnic where we each bring our own food and knives and forks and plates and everything and keep them to ourselves and take them away with us.
“Then we can have a really nice social gathering. But barbecues, please no, at the moment.”


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Premier League CEO responds to Villa's grave Project Restart fear

Purslow has been amongst the most vocal in putting his club 's opinions forward to Premier League bosses over the last two months .
In addition to opposing proposals to play at neutral venues , Purslow also admitted Villa 's fears over key members of Dean Smith 's squad being unavailable if they contracted coronavirus .
“ There are a lot of teams mathematically capable of going down whose squads can ’ t survive three or four players falling ill , not being able to play , ” said Purslow .
“ If Villa had to a play a match @ @ @ @ @ @ @ John McGinn , the chances of winning that game reduce enormously .
“ I don ’ t know what the solution is .
I ’ d obviously like a rule that says we don ’ t have to play if our best players had Covid .
We ’ re trying to complete a league quite quickly to give our broadcasters a product they want to show but how does it really work if after two games everybody ’ s off ?
” The Premier League believes it has found a safe formula to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a restart date of June 17 earlier this week .
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And Purslow 's concern about players contracting the virus will be high on the agenda at forthcoming meetings .
Asked directly what will happen if one club is severely affected by the virus , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Those are the things that we are discussing with clubs , which are what I would describe as squad management issues and making sure we have a clear view for all clubs .
`` But if they are affected , what happens ?
Match postponements ?
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And I think that ’ s what we ’ re moving onto with our clubs to find a package that everyone would be happy with .
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Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow has aired plenty of Project Restart concerns.
Purslow has been amongst the most vocal in putting his club's opinions forward to Premier League bosses over the last two months.
In addition to opposing proposals to play at neutral venues, Purslow also admitted Villa's fears over key members of Dean Smith's squad being unavailable if they contracted coronavirus.
“There are a lot of teams mathematically capable of going down whose squads can’t survive three or four players falling ill, not being able to play,” said Purslow.
“If Villa had to a play a match without Jack Grealish, Tyrone Mings and John McGinn, the chances of winning that game reduce enormously.
“I don’t know what the solution is. I’d obviously like a rule that says we don’t have to play if our best players had Covid. We’re trying to complete a league quite quickly to give our broadcasters a product they want to show but how does it really work if after two games everybody’s off?”
The Premier League believes it has found a safe formula to complete the remaining 92 fixtures and announced a restart date of June 17 earlier this week.
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Testing has been rolled out at all Premier League clubs and so far very few positive samples have been returned.
And Purslow's concern about players contracting the virus will be high on the agenda at forthcoming meetings.
Asked directly what will happen if one club is severely affected by the virus, Premier League CEO Richard Masters said: “Those are the things that we are discussing with clubs, which are what I would describe as squad management issues and making sure we have a clear view for all clubs.
"But if they are affected, what happens? Match postponements? Could the league be under threat? And I think that’s what we’re moving onto with our clubs to find a package that everyone would be happy with.”


birminghammail--2020-05-30--How empty stadiums in the Bundesliga can affect Wolves' return to PL action

As the 18 teams in the Bundesliga get their season back into motion , we ’ re beginning to really appreciate what ‘ home advantage ’ really means .
Before the break in March , 43 % of games in the German top flight resulted in home wins , with vocal fans helping keep Borussia Dortmund in the title race and ensure poor travellers Union Berlin and Eintracht Frankfurt have been able to keep their heads above water .
Now , though , just 5 of the 27 games played behind closed doors in May have seen victory for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against Schalke ) the only bottom-six team to win at home since the restart .
If this ends up having a similar impact in England , though , Wolves might be the best-insulated from the effects of empty stadiums .
Nuno ’ s side is one of just three in the league with a better points-per-game return away than at home , per SoccerStats.com , with 22 points from 15 home games and 21 from 14 on their travels .
Only Chelsea and Southampton have better away records relative to their home form @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away points than Wolves full stop .
Wolves have two away games remaining against bottom-six sides , and a repeat of the Bundesliga trends would give them cause for optimism when they travel to face West Ham in their first match back and Aston Villa two games later .
It ’ s also worth noting that Wolves ’ rivals for a Champions League spot potentially have more to lose if the concept of home advantage dissipates .
Manchester United and Tottenham are second and third when it comes to the teams with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game ( mid-table Everton lead the way in that regard ) , and the two rivals sit two points either side of Nuno ’ s men with nine games remaining .
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No German clubs have needed to contend with European or domestic cup games on top of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s no predicting what impact this could have beyond what we already know .
Wolves are still in the Europa League , while other teams in the race for Champions League football have varying levels of cup responsibilities .

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As the 18 teams in the Bundesliga get their season back into motion, we’re beginning to really appreciate what ‘home advantage’ really means.
Before the break in March, 43% of games in the German top flight resulted in home wins, with vocal fans helping keep Borussia Dortmund in the title race and ensure poor travellers Union Berlin and Eintracht Frankfurt have been able to keep their heads above water.
Now, though, just 5 of the 27 games played behind closed doors in May have seen victory for the home side, with Fortuna Dusseldorf (against Schalke) the only bottom-six team to win at home since the restart.
If this ends up having a similar impact in England, though, Wolves might be the best-insulated from the effects of empty stadiums.
Nuno’s side is one of just three in the league with a better points-per-game return away than at home, per SoccerStats.com, with 22 points from 15 home games and 21 from 14 on their travels.
Only Chelsea and Southampton have better away records relative to their home form, while only four clubs have more away points than Wolves full stop.
Wolves have two away games remaining against bottom-six sides, and a repeat of the Bundesliga trends would give them cause for optimism when they travel to face West Ham in their first match back and Aston Villa two games later.
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It’s also worth noting that Wolves’ rivals for a Champions League spot potentially have more to lose if the concept of home advantage dissipates.
Manchester United and Tottenham are second and third when it comes to the teams with the biggest difference between home and away points-per game (mid-table Everton lead the way in that regard), and the two rivals sit two points either side of Nuno’s men with nine games remaining.
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Of course, there is the added factor of potential fixture congestion in a condensed end to the season.
No German clubs have needed to contend with European or domestic cup games on top of their league fixtures so far, and there’s no predicting what impact this could have beyond what we already know.
Wolves are still in the Europa League, while other teams in the race for Champions League football have varying levels of cup responsibilities.


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Greece opens borders again after coronavirus - but Brits not welcome

Greece is opening its borders to tourists again following the Covid-19 crisis - but British holidaymakers will not be allowed to visit the country .
The Greek government listed 29 countries from where it will accept visitors as of June 15 as the country looks to mitigate some of the financial damage from the coronavirus pandemic .
These are : Albania , Australia , Austria , North Macedonia , Bulgaria , Germany , Denmark , Switzerland , Estonia , Japan , Israel , China , Croatia , Cyprus , Latvia , Lebanon , New Zealand , Lithuania , Malta , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hungary , Romania , Serbia , Slovakia , Slovenia , Czech Republic and Finland .
The Greek Tourism Ministry said travellers from the permitted countries will be able to enter Greece on direct flights to Athens and to the northern city of Thessaloniki .
The list will be expanded on July 1 to include other countries , the ministry said .
The UK was not included .
Visitors arriving from those countries could be subject to sample coronavirus testing , the ministry said .
Greece imposed a lockdown early in its coronavirus outbreak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The country so far has a total of 175 deaths and just over 2,900 confirmed cases .
No cases have been detected on the vast majority of the Greek islands , which are popular vacation spots .
Tourism and related industries make up around 20 per cent of the Greek economy , and the government has been anxious to ensure the tourist season is not lost this year .

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Greece is opening its borders to tourists again following the Covid-19 crisis - but British holidaymakers will not be allowed to visit the country.
The Greek government listed 29 countries from where it will accept visitors as of June 15 as the country looks to mitigate some of the financial damage from the coronavirus pandemic.
These are: Albania, Australia, Austria, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Estonia, Japan, Israel, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lebanon, New Zealand, Lithuania, Malta, Montenegro, Norway, South Korea, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Czech Republic and Finland.
The Greek Tourism Ministry said travellers from the permitted countries will be able to enter Greece on direct flights to Athens and to the northern city of Thessaloniki.
The list will be expanded on July 1 to include other countries, the ministry said.
The UK was not included.
Visitors arriving from those countries could be subject to sample coronavirus testing, the ministry said.
Greece imposed a lockdown early in its coronavirus outbreak, a move credited with limiting infections.
The country so far has a total of 175 deaths and just over 2,900 confirmed cases.
No cases have been detected on the vast majority of the Greek islands, which are popular vacation spots.
Tourism and related industries make up around 20 per cent of the Greek economy, and the government has been anxious to ensure the tourist season is not lost this year.


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Lockdown easing will bring 'risk of Covid-19 spike' - say scientists

Leading scientists have questioned the easing of lockdown measures from Monday , claiming it is 'too soon ' and could cause a spike in the spread of coronavirus .
Government advisers Sir Jeremy Farrar and Professor John Edmunds , both members of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) – which advises the Government on the Covid-19 – said ministers were taking risks by following their current plans .
They expressed concern at allowing the gradual reopening of shops and schools and larger gatherings to meet in private while the number of new cases each day remains “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the newly-introduced NHS test-and-trace system needed to be “ fully working ” before measures were eased .
Meanwhile , Sage revealed advice given to the Government in April said it was “ likely ” the R-value – the average number of people that will contract coronavirus from an infected person – would go above one should non-essential shops be reopened .
The comments come as Britain is set for a weekend of high temperatures and police have urged the public to follow current safeguards about social contact ahead of the lessening of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six people to meet outside if social distancing is observed .
In a Twitter post , Sir Jeremy said : “ Covid-19 spreading too fast to lift lockdown in England .
“ TTI ( test , trace and isolate ) has to be in place , fully working , capable dealing any surge immediately , locally responsive , rapid results & infection rates have to be lower .
And trusted.
” A document on a Sage meeting from April 13 , released on Friday , showed the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warned against reopening shops and leisure facilities .
The document said : “ There is limited evidence on the effect of closing of non-essential retail , libraries , bars , restaurants , etc , but it is likely that R would return to above 1 and a subsequent exponential growth in cases.
” Downing Street warned the public that meet-ups remain prohibited until after the weekend .
The Lake District National Park Authority has urged people to “ show care and consideration for everyone who lives and works ” in the area , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ go home or elsewhere ” if an area looks too busy .
Wiltshire Police Chief Constable Kier Pritchard said : “ I know we are going into another weekend where the weather looks fantastic and beautiful , and that will bring many temptations for us to go outside and perhaps meet with friends and loved ones that we haven ’ t seen for some time , and perhaps gather in large groups , but , quite simply the rules and regulations will not allow that this weekend.
” Meanwhile , Greater Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believes lockdown curbs are being lifted too soon .
He told BBC Radio 4 ’ s Today programme : “ I think we have arrived at quite a dangerous moment .
“ This is premature , this easing of the lockdown .
Test and trace is not fully operational and it should be , in my view , before these steps are taken.
” Referring to the coronavirus infection rate , Mr Burnham said : “ The R number… is still quite high .
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Leading scientists have questioned the easing of lockdown measures from Monday, claiming it is 'too soon' and could cause a spike in the spread of coronavirus.
Government advisers Sir Jeremy Farrar and Professor John Edmunds, both members of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) – which advises the Government on the Covid-19 – said ministers were taking risks by following their current plans.
They expressed concern at allowing the gradual reopening of shops and schools and larger gatherings to meet in private while the number of new cases each day remains “relatively high”.
Sir Jeremy also said the newly-introduced NHS test-and-trace system needed to be “fully working” before measures were eased.
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Meanwhile, Sage revealed advice given to the Government in April said it was “likely” the R-value – the average number of people that will contract coronavirus from an infected person – would go above one should non-essential shops be reopened.
The comments come as Britain is set for a weekend of high temperatures and police have urged the public to follow current safeguards about social contact ahead of the lessening of restrictions, which will allow up to six people to meet outside if social distancing is observed.
In a Twitter post, Sir Jeremy said: “Covid-19 spreading too fast to lift lockdown in England.
“TTI (test, trace and isolate) has to be in place, fully working, capable dealing any surge immediately, locally responsive, rapid results & infection rates have to be lower. And trusted.”
A document on a Sage meeting from April 13, released on Friday, showed the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling (SPI-M) that advises the Government warned against reopening shops and leisure facilities.
The document said: “There is limited evidence on the effect of closing of non-essential retail, libraries, bars, restaurants, etc, but it is likely that R would return to above 1 and a subsequent exponential growth in cases.”
Downing Street warned the public that meet-ups remain prohibited until after the weekend.
The Lake District National Park Authority has urged people to “show care and consideration for everyone who lives and works” in the area, while Dorset Police has told people to “go home or elsewhere” if an area looks too busy.
Wiltshire Police Chief Constable Kier Pritchard said: “I know we are going into another weekend where the weather looks fantastic and beautiful, and that will bring many temptations for us to go outside and perhaps meet with friends and loved ones that we haven’t seen for some time, and perhaps gather in large groups, but, quite simply the rules and regulations will not allow that this weekend.”
Meanwhile, Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has also said he believes lockdown curbs are being lifted too soon.
He told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “I think we have arrived at quite a dangerous moment.
“This is premature, this easing of the lockdown. Test and trace is not fully operational and it should be, in my view, before these steps are taken.”
Referring to the coronavirus infection rate, Mr Burnham said: “The R number… is still quite high.”


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Agbonlahor will always hate Di Matteo over one 'heartless' call

Gabby Agbonlahor says he will hate Roberto Di Matteo 'for the rest of my life ' over his treatment of Aston Villa icon Stiliyan Petrov .
Villa 's all-time leading Premier League goalscorer Agbonlahor was a teammate of Petrov 's for six years at Villa Park and the pair played under a series of managers .
In 2012 the entire Villa family , including Agbonlahor , was rocked by the news that Petrov had been diagnosed with acute leukaemia .
The Villa captain fought the illness and won before sensationally announcing his plans to resume his football career in 2016 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , completed every training session at Bodymoor Heath and took part in Villa 's pre-season friendly schedule under new boss Roberto Di Matteo .
But the Italian decided against giving Petrov a contract .
It 's a move which still rankles with supporters to this very day , and Agbonlahor is no different .
Agbonlahor told ThreesixtyTV : `` I 'll hate him for the rest of my life for that .
Any other manager with a single bit of heart would have given him a pay-as-you-play [ contract ] .
`` There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six months , let 's see how you are .
To be so ruthless and heartless to not even give him a chance , you know what I mean ?
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`` You 've come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the 19-year-olds have done in pre-season and you ca n't give me anything ?
Do you know what I mean ?
`` I just said to Di Matteo : 'What are you doing ?
How can you not…' '' Even to this day , words ca n't describe him .
If I ever see Di Matteo , I 'll tell him : 'You 're a wasteman for not giving him something . '
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Gabby Agbonlahor says he will hate Roberto Di Matteo 'for the rest of my life' over his treatment of Aston Villa icon Stiliyan Petrov.
Villa's all-time leading Premier League goalscorer Agbonlahor was a teammate of Petrov's for six years at Villa Park and the pair played under a series of managers.
In 2012 the entire Villa family, including Agbonlahor, was rocked by the news that Petrov had been diagnosed with acute leukaemia.
The Villa captain fought the illness and won before sensationally announcing his plans to resume his football career in 2016.
Petrov, 37 at the time, completed every training session at Bodymoor Heath and took part in Villa's pre-season friendly schedule under new boss Roberto Di Matteo.
But the Italian decided against giving Petrov a contract. It's a move which still rankles with supporters to this very day, and Agbonlahor is no different.
Agbonlahor told ThreesixtyTV: "I'll hate him for the rest of my life for that. Any other manager with a single bit of heart would have given him a pay-as-you-play [contract].
"There's a month, or there's six months, let's see how you are. To be so ruthless and heartless to not even give him a chance, you know what I mean?
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"Imagine you come back from that horrific disease, you've got yourself fit, you've lost all this weight that you've put on through your treatment.
"You've come back, you've done every run that the 19-year-olds have done in pre-season and you can't give me anything? Do you know what I mean?
"I just said to Di Matteo: 'What are you doing? How can you not…'
"Even to this day, words can't describe him. If I ever see Di Matteo, I'll tell him: 'You're a wasteman for not giving him something.'"


birminghammail--2020-05-30--UK ticket-holder wins £15.2m Euromillions jackpot

A UK ticket-holder has won £15.2 million in the latest EuroMillions draw .
The winner of Friday ’ s jackpot comes days after another UK EuroMillions player netted £16.5 million after sharing the main prize from Tuesday ’ s game with a ticket-holder in France , operator Camelot said .
Andy Carter , the National Lottery senior winners ’ adviser , said : “ It ’ s great news for a UK ticket-holder who has scooped the £15.2 million EuroMillions jackpot .
“ This winner follows hot on the heels of Tuesday ’ s UK jackpot winner who won a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waiting to be claimed .
“ Players are urged to check their tickets online to see if they are one of The National Lottery ’ s latest big winners – The National Lottery results are always available on the website and via the National Lottery App.
” He said that people have 180 days to check their tickets , meaning the prize can be claimed until November 25 .
The winning main EuroMillions numbers were 04 , 08 , 11 , 19 and , 46 .
The Lucky Star numbers were 04 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the numbers to take home the top prize .
The next draw will take place on Tuesday when the jackpot is an estimated £15 million .

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A UK ticket-holder has won £15.2 million in the latest EuroMillions draw.
The winner of Friday’s jackpot comes days after another UK EuroMillions player netted £16.5 million after sharing the main prize from Tuesday’s game with a ticket-holder in France, operator Camelot said.
Andy Carter, the National Lottery senior winners’ adviser, said: “It’s great news for a UK ticket-holder who has scooped the £15.2 million EuroMillions jackpot.
“This winner follows hot on the heels of Tuesday’s UK jackpot winner who won a massive £16.5 million – which is still waiting to be claimed.
“Players are urged to check their tickets online to see if they are one of The National Lottery’s latest big winners – The National Lottery results are always available on the website and via the National Lottery App.”
He said that people have 180 days to check their tickets, meaning the prize can be claimed until November 25.
The winning main EuroMillions numbers were 04, 08, 11, 19 and, 46. The Lucky Star numbers were 04 and 08.
The ticket-holder matched all of the numbers to take home the top prize.
The next draw will take place on Tuesday when the jackpot is an estimated £15 million.


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Plea to ease social distancing to stop to prevent job losses

Boris Johnson is being urged to change the two metre social distancing rule to one-and-a-half metres to prevent large-scale redundancies .
While the Prime Minister spoke this week in favour of the two-metre gap , top Tory MPs have voiced concerns that thousands of hospitality industry workers , who have so far been unable to return to work , could be laid off unless the rule is relaxed immediately , according to the Daily Telegraph .
Greg Clark , chairman of the Commons Science Committee and the former business secretary , has reportedly written to Mr Johnson urging him to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evidence .
“ The difference between two metres and 1.5 metres may seem small but it can be the difference between people being able to go to work and losing their jobs , ” Mr Clark told the paper .
David Davis , the former Brexit secretary , said alterations to the Government furlough scheme should be implemented “ in-step ” with a relaxation of the two-metre rule .
He said some firms would be unfairly disadvantaged if they had to remain shut due to the two-metre rule while being forced to start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the furlough plan .
“ What will happen is that they will shut , meaning the furlough money is wasted , and there will be no tax revenue from that business , ” Mr Davis was quoted as saying .
The Telegraph said Mr Clark quotes a new paper from the Scientific Advisory Group on Emergencies ( Sage ) which says it may be possible to “ enable distancing at less than two metres ” in certain areas , provided other Covid-19 control measures are implemented .
He highlighted parts of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk “ fall sharply at 1.5 metres ” , Mr Clark said the paper did not appear to “ establish the need for a recommended distance of two metres ” .
The push to review the rule conflicts with the latest advice from the country ’ s coronavirus experts on Thursday .
England ’ s chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty and the Government ’ s chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance suggested two metres was still necessary as the risk of spreading the virus remained too great .
Mr Johnson on Thursday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ I must stress that to control the virus , everyone needs to stay alert , act responsibly , strictly observe social distancing rules , and stay two metres apart from those who you do not live with .
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Boris Johnson is being urged to change the two metre social distancing rule to one-and-a-half metres to prevent large-scale redundancies.
While the Prime Minister spoke this week in favour of the two-metre gap, top Tory MPs have voiced concerns that thousands of hospitality industry workers, who have so far been unable to return to work, could be laid off unless the rule is relaxed immediately, according to the Daily Telegraph.
Greg Clark, chairman of the Commons Science Committee and the former business secretary, has reportedly written to Mr Johnson urging him to relax the rule in light of new evidence.
“The difference between two metres and 1.5 metres may seem small but it can be the difference between people being able to go to work and losing their jobs,” Mr Clark told the paper.
David Davis, the former Brexit secretary, said alterations to the Government furlough scheme should be implemented “in-step” with a relaxation of the two-metre rule.
He said some firms would be unfairly disadvantaged if they had to remain shut due to the two-metre rule while being forced to start paying towards staff costs again under changes to the furlough plan.
“What will happen is that they will shut, meaning the furlough money is wasted, and there will be no tax revenue from that business,” Mr Davis was quoted as saying.
The Telegraph said Mr Clark quotes a new paper from the Scientific Advisory Group on Emergencies (Sage) which says it may be possible to “enable distancing at less than two metres” in certain areas, provided other Covid-19 control measures are implemented.
He highlighted parts of the document which suggest droplet exposure and infection risk “fall sharply at 1.5 metres”, Mr Clark said the paper did not appear to “establish the need for a recommended distance of two metres”.
The push to review the rule conflicts with the latest advice from the country’s coronavirus experts on Thursday.
England’s chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty and the Government’s chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance suggested two metres was still necessary as the risk of spreading the virus remained too great.
Mr Johnson on Thursday agreed with his scientific advisers, saying: “I must stress that to control the virus, everyone needs to stay alert, act responsibly, strictly observe social distancing rules, and stay two metres apart from those who you do not live with.”


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Ex-Villa teammate Gil reckons Traore 'could be quickest ever'

Former Aston Villa playmaker Carles Gil reckons that his ex-Villa colleague and Wolves star Adama Traore could be the quickest footballer ever to have lived .
Speed demon Traore has thrived this season under Nuno Espirito Santo at Molineux and has regularly terrorised full-backs throughout the division with his raw pace and dribbling abilities .
It ’ s inevitably led to speculation that bigger clubs are circling ; both champions in waiting Liverpool and Traore ’ s former club Barcelona have both been strongly linked with moves for the Spaniard in the summer transfer window .
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Gil , now playing for New England Revolution in the MLS , couldn ’ t play down his compatriot ’ s talent and believes he might just be the speediest player ever .
“ He is a phenomenon , ” Gil told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ You will see nothing similar with his characteristics : powerful , speed… no doubt , he is the quickest in the world .
“ I have always talked to friends ; I don ’ t know if there has been as quick a player ever .
Because we all would know him .
It is just insane .
“ He had to polish other things .
People have helped him and now he is showing that , having those characteristics , he will make differences for sure .
“ He still needs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is called upon to make a difference.
” Does English football , and its physical nature , play to Traore ’ s strengths ?
Gil didn ’ t necessarily disagree with those sentiments ; indeed he pointed to the openess of the league in comparison to the cagey encounters you ’ d usually come across in Spain , where defence is at the forefront at every team ’ s mind .
Should he brush up on the areas of his game that still need ironing out , then Gil can see Traore reaching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maybe a more physical game and he is outstanding in that aspect , ” Gil added .
“ It doesn ’ t matter where he is because he will be outstanding in terms of fitness .
“ Tactically , it is maybe not as good [ in English football ] ; there are more spaces , something which benefits him .
“ He prefers to have three rivals , but having loads of space , [ rather ] than one-on-one or two-on-one in a little space .
It is more complicated for him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ English football ] suits him better .
“ Anyway , again , having those characteristics , if he improves other things , he is almost unstoppable .
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Former Aston Villa playmaker Carles Gil reckons that his ex-Villa colleague and Wolves star Adama Traore could be the quickest footballer ever to have lived.
Speed demon Traore has thrived this season under Nuno Espirito Santo at Molineux and has regularly terrorised full-backs throughout the division with his raw pace and dribbling abilities.
It’s inevitably led to speculation that bigger clubs are circling; both champions in waiting Liverpool and Traore’s former club Barcelona have both been strongly linked with moves for the Spaniard in the summer transfer window.
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Gil, who played with Traore at Villa in that fateful 2015-16 relegation campaign, saw first hand what the wide-man was capable of and has since been blown away by his progress.
Gil, now playing for New England Revolution in the MLS, couldn’t play down his compatriot’s talent and believes he might just be the speediest player ever.
“He is a phenomenon,” Gil told Stats Perform News, via Goal.com. “You will see nothing similar with his characteristics: powerful, speed… no doubt, he is the quickest in the world.
“I have always talked to friends; I don’t know if there has been as quick a player ever. Because we all would know him. It is just insane.
“He had to polish other things. People have helped him and now he is showing that, having those characteristics, he will make differences for sure.
“He still needs to improve little things, but he is called upon to make a difference.”
Does English football, and its physical nature, play to Traore’s strengths?
Gil didn’t necessarily disagree with those sentiments; indeed he pointed to the openess of the league in comparison to the cagey encounters you’d usually come across in Spain, where defence is at the forefront at every team’s mind.
Should he brush up on the areas of his game that still need ironing out, then Gil can see Traore reaching further heights.
“English football is maybe a more physical game and he is outstanding in that aspect,” Gil added. “It doesn’t matter where he is because he will be outstanding in terms of fitness.
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“Tactically, it is maybe not as good [in English football]; there are more spaces, something which benefits him.
“He prefers to have three rivals, but having loads of space, [rather] than one-on-one or two-on-one in a little space. It is more complicated for him. That’s why maybe [English football] suits him better.
“Anyway, again, having those characteristics, if he improves other things, he is almost unstoppable.”


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Lockdown rules for vulnerable who are shielding to change

Lockdown rules for those who are currently shielding will soon change , Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce .
There are currently 2.2 million people shielding in England .
The clinically extremely vulnerable will be able to go outside with members of their household from Monday , June 1 , while continuing to follow social distancing guidelines .
Those who live alone can meet outside with one other person from another household , the Government has said .
Reviews of the shielding guidance are expected to be made at regular points in the coming weeks .
Mr Johnson said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has followed the shielding guidance - it is because of your patience and sacrifice that thousands of lives have been saved .
`` I do not underestimate just how difficult it has been for you , staying at home for the last 10 weeks , and I want to pay tribute to your resilience .
`` I also want to recognise the hundreds of thousands of extraordinary volunteers who have supported you in shielding .
`` Whether through delivering medicines and shopping , or simply by checking in on those isolating , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they have played in this collective effort .
`` We have been looking at how we can make life easier for our most vulnerable , so today I am happy to confirm that those who are shielding will be able to spend time outside with someone else , observing social distance guidelines .
`` I will do what I can , in line with the scientific advice , to continue making life easier for you over the coming weeks and months . ''
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said : `` Those shielding from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months to protect both themselves and the NHS - they deserve our thanks and our support for their efforts .
`` Incidence rates of coronavirus are now significantly lower than before these measures were put in place .
`` That 's why we are focused on finding the right balance between continuing to protect those at the greatest clinical risk , whilst easing restrictions on their daily lives to make the difficult situation more bearable - particularly enabling the contact with loved ones they and we all seek .
`` We will now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to guide them through the next phase and , we hope , to better and less restrictive times .
In the meantime we will continue to provide the support that the shielded in our communities need . ''
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said : `` I want to take this opportunity to thank the NHS , GPs , all those who volunteered , community pharmacists and all those involved in providing much-needed support and guidance for patients required to shield over the past 10 weeks .
`` Thanks to the sacrifices made across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NHS and saved lives , it 's now time to begin lifting restrictions , step by step , and while we must all stay alert , we can now start to resume a sense of normality . ''

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Lockdown rules for those who are currently shielding will soon change, Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce.
There are currently 2.2 million people shielding in England.
The clinically extremely vulnerable will be able to go outside with members of their household from Monday, June 1, while continuing to follow social distancing guidelines.
Those who live alone can meet outside with one other person from another household, the Government has said.
Reviews of the shielding guidance are expected to be made at regular points in the coming weeks.
Mr Johnson said: "I want to thank everyone who has followed the shielding guidance - it is because of your patience and sacrifice that thousands of lives have been saved.
"I do not underestimate just how difficult it has been for you, staying at home for the last 10 weeks, and I want to pay tribute to your resilience.
"I also want to recognise the hundreds of thousands of extraordinary volunteers who have supported you in shielding.
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"Whether through delivering medicines and shopping, or simply by checking in on those isolating, they should feel deeply proud of the part they have played in this collective effort.
"We have been looking at how we can make life easier for our most vulnerable, so today I am happy to confirm that those who are shielding will be able to spend time outside with someone else, observing social distance guidelines.
"I will do what I can, in line with the scientific advice, to continue making life easier for you over the coming weeks and months."
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said: "Those shielding from coronavirus have made huge sacrifices over recent months to protect both themselves and the NHS - they deserve our thanks and our support for their efforts.
"Incidence rates of coronavirus are now significantly lower than before these measures were put in place.
"That's why we are focused on finding the right balance between continuing to protect those at the greatest clinical risk, whilst easing restrictions on their daily lives to make the difficult situation more bearable - particularly enabling the contact with loved ones they and we all seek.
"We will now be providing regular updates to the shielded to guide them through the next phase and, we hope, to better and less restrictive times. In the meantime we will continue to provide the support that the shielded in our communities need."
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: "I want to take this opportunity to thank the NHS, GPs, all those who volunteered, community pharmacists and all those involved in providing much-needed support and guidance for patients required to shield over the past 10 weeks.
"Thanks to the sacrifices made across the country, which have protected the NHS and saved lives, it's now time to begin lifting restrictions, step by step, and while we must all stay alert, we can now start to resume a sense of normality."


birminghammail--2020-05-30--EFL confirm latest test results with eight Championship clubs hit

Eight Championship clubs have had players or staff test positive for coronavirus this week .
The EFL released the results from the latest round of testing on Sunday evening , confirming the tests of 10 individuals have returned positive .
West Bromwich Albion players returned to training at the start of the week in groups of up to five while social distancing .
The first round of tests among Championship clubs returned only two positive results .
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ EFL statement read : `` Following the latest round of COVID-19 testing , the EFL can confirm that 1058 players and club staff from the 24 Championship Clubs were tested over the course of Thursday 28 May and Friday 29 May , with 10 individuals testing positive from eight clubs .
`` Those players or club staff who have tested positive will now self-isolate in line with the guidelines provided by the EFL and only those who have tested negative will be permitted to enter training ground facilities . ''
It comes after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new cases in its latest round of testing .
The top-flight is set to resume on June 17 and a Championship return date is likely to be similar .
Second tier clubs are expected to approve the campaign being played to a finish on the pitch in a crucial vote on June 8 .
Albion have nine matches left to play in their quest for promotion and sit one point behind Leeds United .

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Eight Championship clubs have had players or staff test positive for coronavirus this week.
The EFL released the results from the latest round of testing on Saturday evening, confirming the tests of 10 individuals have returned positive.
West Bromwich Albion players returned to training at the start of the week in groups of up to five while social distancing.
The first round of tests among Championship clubs returned only two positive results.
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An EFL statement read: "Following the latest round of COVID-19 testing, the EFL can confirm that 1058 players and club staff from the 24 Championship Clubs were tested over the course of Thursday 28 May and Friday 29 May, with 10 individuals testing positive from eight clubs.
"Those players or club staff who have tested positive will now self-isolate in line with the guidelines provided by the EFL and only those who have tested negative will be permitted to enter training ground facilities."
It comes after the Premier League confirmed there were no new cases in its latest round of testing.
The top-flight is set to resume on June 17 and a Championship return date is likely to be similar. Second tier clubs are expected to approve the campaign being played to a finish on the pitch in a crucial vote on June 8.
Albion have nine matches left to play in their quest for promotion and sit one point behind Leeds United.


birminghammail--2020-05-30--Premier League confirm latest test results in boost for return plans

The Premier League has announced zero players or club staff tested positive for coronavirus in the fourth round of testing .
1,130 individuals were tested across Thursday and Friday as top-flight clubs gear up for a return to action .
Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers are back in training ahead of the season resuming on June 17 .
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Google Play Store and App Store A short statement released read : `` The Premier League can today confirm that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May , 1130 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19 .
Of these , zero have tested positive .
`` The Premier League is providing this aggregated information for the purposes of competition integrity and transparency .
No specific details as to clubs or individuals will be provided by the League and results will be made public after each round of testing .
`` Round 1 : 17-18 May - 748 tested , with six testing positive from three clubs .
`` Round 2 : 19-22 May - 996 tested , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Round 3 : 25-26 May - 1,008 tested , with four testing positive from two clubs . ''
The news will be welcomed by top-flight officials who this week revealed their plan for finishing the campaign .
Villa will face Sheffield United and Arsenal will take on Manchester City in the first matches to ensure each side has played the same amount of games before a full round of fixtures over June 19-22 .

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