birminghammail--2020-10-27--ADVERTORIAL: Top five tips for finding love later in life

Members of the younger generation have been known to indulge in preconceptions about those of a certain vintage .
A common theme is that when individuals attain ‘ middle-age ’ – a vague definition at the best of times – they lose their zest for life .
But the main issue with this stereotyping is that it couldn ’ t possibly be any further from the truth .
More and more people are opening up exciting new chapters in their lives , thanks to websites targeting ‘ silver surfers , ’ with divorce dating high on the agenda .
Whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on your wavelength , or you are approaching this activity in later life , one constant is the fact that you need to stand out from the crowd .
There will be any number of singles gravitating around the profile pages on any dating site , so it is up to you to guarantee your profile is exciting enough to arrest the attention of casual browsers .
Your descriptions should be succinct , captivating , and interesting .
Your profile photo should be alluring - certainly not just a selfie .
After reading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel compelled to find out more .
Believe in yourself There are various sayings about finding love later in life , such as ‘ life begins at 40 , ’ or ‘ the older the fiddle the merrier the tune.
’ The time has come to put such cliches to one side and focus on the person who should be centre most in any romantic outing you will be involved in .
You .
So often people who embark on a quest to find a partner after having already been through considerable emotional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too serious .
They might get apprehensive at the thought of entering the dating arena again .
The time has come to assert your inner romantic and believe in your power to develop fantastic new relationships !
Once people arrive at a point in their lives that might loosely be described as ‘ middle-aged , ’ they will most likely have already been through any number of previous relationships .
Perhaps they are divorced , with grown-up children .
Again , if you want to have the best shot at finding love at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s time to put yourself in pole position .
By all means , learn from past mistakes , but there is only one way to look from now on .
Forward .
Never be afraid to admit to a potential partner that you have had a past , especially if you already have a loving family you are proud of .
But any future relationship should also be focusing on your happiness .
Let your imagination run a little wild when you are preparing to enter the online environment to find partners .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be expecting .
Think outside the box in terms of the type of person you might wish to connect with .
If you are an older woman who has always hankered after someone younger , join a cougar site .
Live a little .
Love even more .
Perhaps you are relatively new to Internet dating and are unsure of the best way to present an optimum image to the outside world , especially where flirty chat is concerned ?
As a starting point you can make use of the chatrooms that exist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where you can introduce yourself to a diverse cross-section of other site users without having to necessarily commit to romance .

Members of the younger generation have been known to indulge in preconceptions about those of a certain vintage.
A common theme is that when individuals attain ‘middle-age’ – a vague definition at the best of times – they lose their zest for life. But the main issue with this stereotyping is that it couldn’t possibly be any further from the truth.
More and more people are opening up exciting new chapters in their lives, thanks to websites targeting ‘silver surfers,’ with divorce dating high on the agenda.
Set up a killer profile
Whether you are young and looking for others on your wavelength, or you are approaching this activity in later life, one constant is the fact that you need to stand out from the crowd.
There will be any number of singles gravitating around the profile pages on any dating site, so it is up to you to guarantee your profile is exciting enough to arrest the attention of casual browsers. Your descriptions should be succinct, captivating, and interesting. Your profile photo should be alluring - certainly not just a selfie. After reading your intro, other site users should feel compelled to find out more.
Believe in yourself
There are various sayings about finding love later in life, such as ‘life begins at 40,’ or ‘the older the fiddle the merrier the tune.’ The time has come to put such cliches to one side and focus on the person who should be centre most in any romantic outing you will be involved in. You.
So often people who embark on a quest to find a partner after having already been through considerable emotional turmoil are reluctant to commit to anything too serious. They might get apprehensive at the thought of entering the dating arena again. The time has come to assert your inner romantic and believe in your power to develop fantastic new relationships!
Learn from mistakes, ditch the baggage
Once people arrive at a point in their lives that might loosely be described as ‘middle-aged,’ they will most likely have already been through any number of previous relationships. Perhaps they are divorced, with grown-up children.
Again, if you want to have the best shot at finding love at a more mature age, it’s time to put yourself in pole position. By all means, learn from past mistakes, but there is only one way to look from now on. Forward . Never be afraid to admit to a potential partner that you have had a past, especially if you already have a loving family you are proud of. But any future relationship should also be focusing on your happiness.
Embrace your creative side
Let your imagination run a little wild when you are preparing to enter the online environment to find partners. Never feel constrained by what people might be expecting. Think outside the box in terms of the type of person you might wish to connect with. If you are an older woman who has always hankered after someone younger, join a cougar site. Live a little. Love even more.
Polish your communication skills
Perhaps you are relatively new to Internet dating and are unsure of the best way to present an optimum image to the outside world, especially where flirty chat is concerned? As a starting point you can make use of the chatrooms that exist on many dating sites. This is where you can introduce yourself to a diverse cross-section of other site users without having to necessarily commit to romance.


birminghammail--2020-10-27--Crumbling Wolverhampton shop could be knocked down and rebuilt

A crumbling Wolverhampton city centre shop could be torn down and rebuilt as part of wider plans to regenerate the area .
City of Wolverhampton Council planners are considering a proposal to demolish the structurally unsound 17 Broad Street and rebuild it to create a ground floor shop and a flat on each of the first and second floors .
As part of the plans , the neighbouring shop at number 19 will have its frontage rebuilt with two flats on the above floors .
There is currently a phone shop in number 17 and a takeaway in number 19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area .
But applicant Mekawy Morsy said the work is needed and will enhance the vitality of the area with the reconstruction matching the original appearance as much as possible .
Mr Morsy has secured planning permission to redevelop other run-down empty properties on Broad Street and create new shops and apartments .
Agent Robert Robinson said : `` The areas in the vicinity of the proposal are in dire need of investment and upgrading of existing properties .
`` As a consequence of this any improvement to this area would have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area and encourage other people to invest .
`` The existing building particularly No 17 is in a poor structural condition and would need considerable remedial works which would damage the façade and architectural details .
`` Nos 17 & 19 have already had works carried out to the detriment of its original heritage .
`` The rebuilding would bring the properties back to its former glory and will be carefully managed .
`` By keeping No 17 as a retail unit and as a corner property would give it more impact and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ locality and help with the viability of the centre .
`` My client Mekawy Morsy has planning permission for Nos 5-15 Broad Street to convert into shops and flats .
`` This in combination with works to Nos 17-19 should vastly improve the area and should be welcomed . ''

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A crumbling Wolverhampton city centre shop could be torn down and rebuilt as part of wider plans to regenerate the area.
City of Wolverhampton Council planners are considering a proposal to demolish the structurally unsound 17 Broad Street and rebuild it to create a ground floor shop and a flat on each of the first and second floors.
As part of the plans, the neighbouring shop at number 19 will have its frontage rebuilt with two flats on the above floors.
There is currently a phone shop in number 17 and a takeaway in number 19 and the properties sit in a conservation area.
But applicant Mekawy Morsy said the work is needed and will enhance the vitality of the area with the reconstruction matching the original appearance as much as possible.
Mr Morsy has secured planning permission to redevelop other run-down empty properties on Broad Street and create new shops and apartments.
Agent Robert Robinson said: "The areas in the vicinity of the proposal are in dire need of investment and upgrading of existing properties.
"As a consequence of this any improvement to this area would have a positive impact on the surroundings and conservation area and encourage other people to invest.
"The existing building particularly No 17 is in a poor structural condition and would need considerable remedial works which would damage the façade and architectural details.
"Nos 17 & 19 have already had works carried out to the detriment of its original heritage.
"The rebuilding would bring the properties back to its former glory and will be carefully managed.
"By keeping No 17 as a retail unit and as a corner property would give it more impact and hopefully provide more retail units in the locality and help with the viability of the centre.
"My client Mekawy Morsy has planning permission for Nos 5-15 Broad Street to convert into shops and flats.
"This in combination with works to Nos 17-19 should vastly improve the area and should be welcomed."


birminghammail--2020-10-27--Married at First Sight's David reveals how bride left him 'broken'

Married at First Sight 's David Pugh has revealed how he was 'broken ' by new wife Shareen hours after being wed - because she hated his tattoos .
Viewers will tonight get to see if the couple stay together or decide to divorce on the final episode of the Channel 4 show .
Solihull sales director David 57 , has told how the relationship got off to a rocky start after he unveiled his many tattoos - including a Jaws movie artwork on his back .
The 57-year-old who lives in Catherine-de-Barnes , said he was devastated by his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ night that his tattoos were a deal breaker .
He said : `` I 'm stood there half naked after an amazing wedding day in the most wonderful honeymoon suite .
It was hard to hear at the time .
I was broken by it .
`` My wall was fully up .
I should have said then we 've had a great day and you 've just devastated me . ''
Shareen previously made clear she had early doubts about making things work with David after he unveiled his infamous survival bag @ @ @ @ @ @ @ episode , Shareen asks for a face-to-face chat with Dr Angela Smith - one of the matchmakers - to ask why they had been matched .
Shareen said : `` From day two , I knew there was a fundamental difference between us .
`` The whole prepping and bag thing in case something bad happens - I feel nothing for that kind of world or that kind of mindset . ''
David and Shareen are reunited for the meeting with fellow Married at First Sight couple Michelle and Owen in the show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a previous interview with BirminghamLive David said Shareen was a lovely woman who does not deserve the trolling she has been subjected to since this series first aired .
We also previously told how the Solihull businessman previously fought off five thugs using his martial arts training after they smashed their way into his home at 3am .
It was that incident which had led him to become a 'prepper ' .
David told BirminghamLive : `` Shareen has been very blessed in that she 's never had any real disasters or calamities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not true for me .
`` Experiences have taught me to always be prepared for the worst . ''
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Married at First Sight's David Pugh has revealed how he was 'broken' by new wife Shareen hours after being wed - because she hated his tattoos.
Viewers will tonight get to see if the couple stay together or decide to divorce on the final episode of the Channel 4 show.
Solihull sales director David 57, has told how the relationship got off to a rocky start after he unveiled his many tattoos - including a Jaws movie artwork on his back.
The 57-year-old who lives in Catherine-de-Barnes, said he was devastated by his new bride's comments on their wedding night that his tattoos were a deal breaker.
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He said: "I'm stood there half naked after an amazing wedding day in the most wonderful honeymoon suite. It was hard to hear at the time. I was broken by it.
"My wall was fully up. I should have said then we've had a great day and you've just devastated me."
Shareen previously made clear she had early doubts about making things work with David after he unveiled his infamous survival bag.
At the start of the final episode, Shareen asks for a face-to-face chat with Dr Angela Smith - one of the matchmakers - to ask why they had been matched.
Shareen said: "From day two, I knew there was a fundamental difference between us.
"The whole prepping and bag thing in case something bad happens - I feel nothing for that kind of world or that kind of mindset."
David and Shareen are reunited for the meeting with fellow Married at First Sight couple Michelle and Owen in the show, which starts at 9.15pm.
In a previous interview with BirminghamLive David said Shareen was a lovely woman who does not deserve the trolling she has been subjected to since this series first aired.
We also previously told how the Solihull businessman previously fought off five thugs using his martial arts training after they smashed their way into his home at 3am.
It was that incident which had led him to become a 'prepper'.
David told BirminghamLive: "Shareen has been very blessed in that she's never had any real disasters or calamities in her life. But that's not true for me.
"Experiences have taught me to always be prepared for the worst."
*To apply for future series of Married at First Sight please visit, channel4.com/takepart


birminghammail--2020-10-27--Every word Agbonlahor and Danny Mills said in Villa v Leeds debate

Former Aston Villa star Gabby Agbonlahor has had a lot to say about Leeds United recently - winding up fans along the way .
Agbonlahor dismissed Marcelo Bielsa 's team as a `` myth '' following their return to the Premier League , and claimed they would be found out as the season wore on .
He may have regretted those comments as Leeds beat Villa 3-0 on Friday night , thanks to a Patrick Bamford hat-trick .
Now , Agbonlahor has gone head-to-head with former Leeds defender Danny Mills to discuss the two teams on The Football Show on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the pair had to say ... What lessons did you learn from the game ?
GA : I think my lesson is that a few tongue-in-cheek comments on Twitter , I did n't think that they would blow up as much as they did .
But it was a good bit of banter between me and the Leeds fans , and they were the better team on the night .
But it 's a long old season and we 'll see what happens !
I feel like Leeds were the fitter team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pressed .
Any Aston Villa player on the ball was pressed and had no time on the ball .
If an Aston Villa attacker lost the ball , the Leeds defender would be running the length of the pitch to try to attack .
They were attacking in numbers , defending in numbers .
It was a real great performance from Leeds and a fully deserved win .
DM : Leeds were by far the better side , were n't they ?
They out-worked Villa - more shots on goal , more chances @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did was much better .
Maybe Villa got a little bit carried away by the 7-2 performance against Liverpool , which was exceptional .
Maybe there was a little bit of complacency and they thought : 'Oh OK , it 's Leeds .
We know the majority of them have come up from the Championship and after beating Liverpool , maybe we can beat them easily ' .
But I think everybody is learning , and should know - Villa should know as well as anybody having played them recently - that Leeds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will run , they will hound you , they will put you under pressure , and they only have one way of playing .
Add to that , you 've got players that are in superb form at the moment - the likes of Jack Harrison , and Bamford obviously is absolutely on fire , and it 's just working for Leeds at the moment .
Leeds will have ups and downs throughout the whole season .
They will do well still , I think , to finish in the top half of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Premier League is about consolidation .
But as we all know , I did it last season with Sheffield United .
I said I thought they would get relegated and I got absolutely slaughtered for that at every opportunity whenever they won a game .
You know , it happens .
We get asked to make predictions and we do it .
But when it goes wrong , as Gabby well knows , you 've just got to take the rough with the smooth !
Did Dean Smith learn a thing or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
GA : I think what Dean Smith probably will have learned from the game is that maybe some games , when you are playing certain opposition , you might have to tweak the tactics .
I feel that maybe against Leeds , the way they play now , maybe Villa should have played a bit more cautious , a bit more on the counter attack and a bit more defensive-minded , because of how good Leeds were .
I feel like he is still learning .
It 's his second season in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting carried away because of how good they 've done so far this season .
It 's still a learning curve and I 'm sure games like the game on Friday night , he 'll learn from , and some games he 'll be a bit more cautious on his attacking approach .
Let 's not get it wrong , Leeds will do this to a lot of teams this season .
What they 've done to Aston Villa , they will do to a lot of teams , because some of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as hard as other Premier League players .
Bielsa , the way he 's got them working hard - even the likes of Rodrigo and Bamford , who probably are n't renowned for working so hard in other clubs they 've been at .
They did n't stop against Villa .
They were pressing the centre-halves , they were making runs , they looked so fit , as did the other players in the team .
So definitely big credit to Leeds United and Bielsa .
What did we learn about Patrick Bamford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We know he 's got that sort of goal in his locker - the second one and even the third one .
There was a spell when he was coming back from injury and there was a clip from the training ground where he scored an unbelievable volley - it was passed over to him and he chested it and then volleyed it top corner , off the crossbar .
We know Patrick Bamford has always had magnificent ability .
It 's sometimes the tap-ins ... so I was particularly delighted with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into that area , getting into where he could have got hurt in that challenge but the desire to put the ball in the back of the net ( was there ) .
I think what you 're starting to see is the belief Bielsa has shown in him .
He has worked incredibly hard for the past two seasons , he 's been outstanding and given everything for the team .
He has missed chances , no-one can deny that .
There have been chances at times when I 'm sure Gabby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : ' I 'm not sure how he 's missed that ' .
But because Bielsa has given him that belief and that confidence , he keeps getting into that position .
Sometimes , I think for a player of his quality , the fact that he works incredibly hard , you sometimes get a little bit more time in the Premier League , as bizarre as that sounds .
Maybe he is just getting that little bit more respect , players stand off him a little bit more , and he 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , against Liverpool , by closing down , and that 's given him a massive lift .
All strikers play off confidence and , at the moment , he 's in an incredibly rich vein of form .
GA : You look at those two and third goals and , for me , I was a bit shocked how great those finishes were .
I think maybe the Aston Villa defenders , with those two goals , did n't think to themselves : 'OK , he 's going to score here ' , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time .
But a lot of clubs now at going to look at those two goals and think : 'We ca n't give Bamford that time around the area or in the box , because he can finish ' .
DM : Last season , those shots would have either hit a defender or they would have ended up in the stand .
Again , that 's just a confidence factor , is n't it ?
That sort of belief .
People were doubting his ability - will he score enough goals in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those doubts , as everybody did .
But he got off to a good start and he now has that belief , and it 's like : 'OK , it does n't matter if I miss one , next time I get a chance I 'm going to put it in the back of the net ' .
As far as I 'm concerned , long may it continue for Leeds .
What I think it does go to show is that if you work harder than the opposition , you 're hoping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back of that .
I 'm not going to be unrealistic , if Leeds were to finish in the top half , that would be an amazing season this season .
Who is going to finish higher out of these two ?
GA : I think it is going to be really tight .
I 'm going to go for Aston Villa to finish one place above Leeds .
DM : Yes they will , definitely .

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Former Aston Villa star Gabby Agbonlahor has had a lot to say about Leeds United recently - winding up fans along the way.
Agbonlahor dismissed Marcelo Bielsa's team as a "myth" following their return to the Premier League, and claimed they would be found out as the season wore on.
He may have regretted those comments as Leeds beat Villa 3-0 on Friday night, thanks to a Patrick Bamford hat-trick.
Now, Agbonlahor has gone head-to-head with former Leeds defender Danny Mills to discuss the two teams on The Football Show on Sky Sports.
Here's every word that the pair had to say...
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What lessons did you learn from the game?
GA: I think my lesson is that a few tongue-in-cheek comments on Twitter, I didn't think that they would blow up as much as they did.
But it was a good bit of banter between me and the Leeds fans, and they were the better team on the night.
But it's a long old season and we'll see what happens!
I feel like Leeds were the fitter team in that game - the way they pressed. Any Aston Villa player on the ball was pressed and had no time on the ball.
If an Aston Villa attacker lost the ball, the Leeds defender would be running the length of the pitch to try to attack.
They were attacking in numbers, defending in numbers. It was a real great performance from Leeds and a fully deserved win.
Danny, respond...
DM: Leeds were by far the better side, weren't they?
They out-worked Villa - more shots on goal, more chances created, more possession. Everything they did was much better.
Maybe Villa got a little bit carried away by the 7-2 performance against Liverpool, which was exceptional.
Maybe there was a little bit of complacency and they thought: 'Oh OK, it's Leeds. We know the majority of them have come up from the Championship and after beating Liverpool, maybe we can beat them easily'.
But I think everybody is learning, and should know - Villa should know as well as anybody having played them recently - that Leeds will work you to death.
They will run, they will hound you, they will put you under pressure, and they only have one way of playing.
Add to that, you've got players that are in superb form at the moment - the likes of Jack Harrison, and Bamford obviously is absolutely on fire, and it's just working for Leeds at the moment.
Leeds will have ups and downs throughout the whole season. They will do well still, I think, to finish in the top half of the table.
The first season in the Premier League is about consolidation.
But as we all know, I did it last season with Sheffield United. I said I thought they would get relegated and I got absolutely slaughtered for that at every opportunity whenever they won a game.
You know, it happens. We get asked to make predictions and we do it. But when it goes wrong, as Gabby well knows, you've just got to take the rough with the smooth!
Did Dean Smith learn a thing or two from Marcelo Bielsa during the game?
GA: I think what Dean Smith probably will have learned from the game is that maybe some games, when you are playing certain opposition, you might have to tweak the tactics.
I feel that maybe against Leeds, the way they play now, maybe Villa should have played a bit more cautious, a bit more on the counter attack and a bit more defensive-minded, because of how good Leeds were.
I feel like he is still learning. It's his second season in the Premier League and he isn't getting carried away because of how good they've done so far this season.
It's still a learning curve and I'm sure games like the game on Friday night, he'll learn from, and some games he'll be a bit more cautious on his attacking approach.
Let's not get it wrong, Leeds will do this to a lot of teams this season. What they've done to Aston Villa, they will do to a lot of teams, because some of their players can probably run and work double as hard as other Premier League players.
Bielsa, the way he's got them working hard - even the likes of Rodrigo and Bamford, who probably aren't renowned for working so hard in other clubs they've been at. They didn't stop against Villa. They were pressing the centre-halves, they were making runs, they looked so fit, as did the other players in the team.
So definitely big credit to Leeds United and Bielsa.
What did we learn about Patrick Bamford during those 90 minutes?
DM: We know he's got that sort of goal in his locker - the second one and even the third one.
There was a spell when he was coming back from injury and there was a clip from the training ground where he scored an unbelievable volley - it was passed over to him and he chested it and then volleyed it top corner, off the crossbar.
We know Patrick Bamford has always had magnificent ability. It's sometimes the tap-ins... so I was particularly delighted with the first goal that he scored - getting into that area, getting into where he could have got hurt in that challenge but the desire to put the ball in the back of the net (was there).
I think what you're starting to see is the belief Bielsa has shown in him. He has worked incredibly hard for the past two seasons, he's been outstanding and given everything for the team.
He has missed chances, no-one can deny that. There have been chances at times when I'm sure Gabby, as an ex-striker, has gone: 'I'm not sure how he's missed that'.
But because Bielsa has given him that belief and that confidence, he keeps getting into that position.
Sometimes, I think for a player of his quality, the fact that he works incredibly hard, you sometimes get a little bit more time in the Premier League, as bizarre as that sounds.
Maybe he is just getting that little bit more respect, players stand off him a little bit more, and he's got that confidence.
He scored early, against Liverpool, by closing down, and that's given him a massive lift.
All strikers play off confidence and, at the moment, he's in an incredibly rich vein of form.
GA: You look at those two and third goals and, for me, I was a bit shocked how great those finishes were.
I think maybe the Aston Villa defenders, with those two goals, didn't think to themselves: 'OK, he's going to score here', and gave him a little bit more time.
But a lot of clubs now at going to look at those two goals and think: 'We can't give Bamford that time around the area or in the box, because he can finish'.
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DM: Last season, those shots would have either hit a defender or they would have ended up in the stand.
Again, that's just a confidence factor, isn't it? That sort of belief.
People were doubting his ability - will he score enough goals in the Premier League? And I had those doubts, as everybody did.
But he got off to a good start and he now has that belief, and it's like: 'OK, it doesn't matter if I miss one, next time I get a chance I'm going to put it in the back of the net'.
As far as I'm concerned, long may it continue for Leeds.
What I think it does go to show is that if you work harder than the opposition, you're hoping your quality will come through on the back of that.
I'm not going to be unrealistic, if Leeds were to finish in the top half, that would be an amazing season this season.
Who is going to finish higher out of these two?
GA: I think it is going to be really tight. I'm going to go for Aston Villa to finish one place above Leeds.
Will Leeds finish higher than Villa, Danny?
DM: Yes they will, definitely.


birminghammail--2020-10-27--UK coronavirus death toll rises by 367 - the highest figure since May 27

The Government said a further 367 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Tuesday .
This brings the UK total to 45,365 .
Separate figures published by the UK 's statistics agencies for deaths where Covid-19 has been mentioned on the death certificate together with additional data on deaths that have occurred in recent days , show there have now been 61,000 deaths involving Covid-19 in the UK .
The Government said that , as of 9am on Tuesday , there had been a further 22,885 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the UK to 917,575 .
The number of deaths reported on Tuesday is the highest daily figure since May 27 , when 422 deaths were reported .
The deaths include 23 across Birmingham and Midlands hospitals .
Dr Yvonne Doyle , medical director of Public Health England , warned that the rising death toll from Covid-19 was likely to `` continue for some time '' .
She said in a statement : `` We continue to see the trend in deaths rising and it is likely this will continue for some time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people testing positive and hospital admissions increasing . ''
Dr Doyle continues in a statement today : `` Being seriously ill enough from the infection to need hospital admission can sadly lead to more Covid-related deaths .
`` We can help to control this virus .
We know that by washing our hands regularly , wearing a face covering and socially distancing we can save lives by slowing the spread of the virus . ''

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The Government said a further 367 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Tuesday.
This brings the UK total to 45,365.
Separate figures published by the UK's statistics agencies for deaths where Covid-19 has been mentioned on the death certificate together with additional data on deaths that have occurred in recent days, show there have now been 61,000 deaths involving Covid-19 in the UK.
The Government said that, as of 9am on Tuesday, there had been a further 22,885 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK.
It brings the total number of cases in the UK to 917,575.
The number of deaths reported on Tuesday is the highest daily figure since May 27, when 422 deaths were reported.
The deaths include 23 across Birmingham and Midlands hospitals.
Dr Yvonne Doyle, medical director of Public Health England, warned that the rising death toll from Covid-19 was likely to "continue for some time".
She said in a statement: "We continue to see the trend in deaths rising and it is likely this will continue for some time.
"Each day we see more people testing positive and hospital admissions increasing."
Dr Doyle continues in a statement today: "Being seriously ill enough from the infection to need hospital admission can sadly lead to more Covid-related deaths.
"We can help to control this virus. We know that by washing our hands regularly, wearing a face covering and socially distancing we can save lives by slowing the spread of the virus."


birminghammail--2020-10-27--Legendary Radio One DJ dies aged 77 as tributes pour in

Tony Wyn-Jones has tragically died at the age of 77 , it has been confirmed .
The former radio broadcaster has died at the age of 77 as tributes for the DJ pour in .
WalesOnline reports he was widely regarded as ' a legend ' of the DJ scene and gave many youngsters their first opportunities .
He died on Monday following an illness .
He got the job at Radio 1 in 1969 , after impressing as the resident DJ at a club in south Wales .
Mr Wyn-Jones was the first DJ at Swansea 's Top Rank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the foremost name on the scene at the time .
This included Steve Dewitt , who became Mr Wyn-Jones 's assistant DJ when he was aged 13 .
It was an opportunity that proved life changing , as he has since gone on to have a career spanning more than 45 years .
After leaving the station , Tony continued his passion for DJing until he became 'really ill ' , his wife Glenys told Wales Online .
`` He used to go around the holiday camps Djing with Radio 1 and whenever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go with him .
It was exciting and and he met some big names in music like Cliff Richard , The Fortunes , Badfinger .
`` Bonnie Tyler would say he was her favourite DJ ever . ''
He is survived by wife-of-53 years Glenys and their three sons David , Andy and the late Johnathan - along with eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren .

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Tony Wyn-Jones has tragically died at the age of 77, it has been confirmed.
The former radio broadcaster has died at the age of 77 as tributes for the DJ pour in.
WalesOnline reports he was widely regarded as 'a legend' of the DJ scene and gave many youngsters their first opportunities.
He died on Monday following an illness.
He got the job at Radio 1 in 1969, after impressing as the resident DJ at a club in south Wales.
Mr Wyn-Jones was the first DJ at Swansea's Top Rank in 1967, and was recognised as the foremost name on the scene at the time.
This included Steve Dewitt, who became Mr Wyn-Jones's assistant DJ when he was aged 13.
It was an opportunity that proved life changing, as he has since gone on to have a career spanning more than 45 years.
After leaving the station, Tony continued his passion for DJing until he became 'really ill', his wife Glenys told Wales Online.
"He used to go around the holiday camps Djing with Radio 1 and whenever I could get time off I would go with him. It was exciting and and he met some big names in music like Cliff Richard, The Fortunes, Badfinger.
"Bonnie Tyler would say he was her favourite DJ ever."
He is survived by wife-of-53 years Glenys and their three sons David, Andy and the late Johnathan - along with eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.


birminghammail--2020-10-27--Dean Smith shares Aston Villa scheduling issue for Arsenal match

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has hit out at the Premier League for the late scheduling of fixtures this season .
Villa , whose winning run in the top-flight was halted by Leeds United on Friday , are due to take on Arsenal next weekend after hosting Southampton this Sunday .
The clash is due to take place next Saturday but there is not yet a confirmed kick-off time while clubs hold discussions over the new pay-per-view streaming service .
Although the 'Box Office ' service enabling fans to watch matches not chosen for coverage on the main Sky Sports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the month , there are already calls for it be scrapped .
The £14.95 charge to watch each game has been heavily criticised by pundits and supporters - and clubs are holding talks today to discuss whether the scheme will continue .
Both of Villa 's previous matches were screened as part of the new service with the game at Leicester City - which ended in a 1-0 victory - pushed back the previous week .
And Smith says late changes to the calendar are causing disruptions to planning on the training @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because you want to be planning ahead , you want the players to know what they are doing , '' he said .
`` We still don ’ t know when the Arsenal game is going to be and that is only two weeks away .
It is nice to get plans in place and have an idea of where we are at . ''

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Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has hit out at the Premier League for the late scheduling of fixtures this season.
Villa, whose winning run in the top-flight was halted by Leeds United on Friday, are due to take on Arsenal next weekend after hosting Southampton this Sunday.
The clash is due to take place next Saturday but there is not yet a confirmed kick-off time while clubs hold discussions over the new pay-per-view streaming service.
Although the 'Box Office' service enabling fans to watch matches not chosen for coverage on the main Sky Sports and BT Sport channels only launched earlier in the month, there are already calls for it be scrapped.
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The £14.95 charge to watch each game has been heavily criticised by pundits and supporters - and clubs are holding talks today to discuss whether the scheme will continue.
Both of Villa's previous matches were screened as part of the new service with the game at Leicester City - which ended in a 1-0 victory - pushed back the previous week.
And Smith says late changes to the calendar are causing disruptions to planning on the training ground.
"It does upset things because you want to be planning ahead, you want the players to know what they are doing," he said.
"We still don’t know when the Arsenal game is going to be and that is only two weeks away. It is nice to get plans in place and have an idea of where we are at."


birminghammail--2020-10-27--Child rapist with devil horn tattoos jailed for more than seven years

An evil child rapist who had DEVIL HORNS tattooed on his forehead has been jailed for more than seven years .
John Patrick , 39 , went on the run after subjecting a 13-year-old girl to a terrifying attack in April this year .
He was finally caught after West Mercia Police issued a picture of his heavily tattooed face and a member of the public recognised him .
His markings included devil horns and a fake goatee beard on his chin .
Patrick , of no fixed address , was jailed for seven years and three months after he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drugs at Shrewsbury Crown Court .
He was also handed a 20-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order when he appeared in court last Friday ( 23/10 ) .
The court heard he raped the schoolgirl in Frankwell in Shropshire , on April 13 this year .
Detective Sergeant Laura Breeze said : `` This was an atrocious offence and the investigating officers and detectives have worked tirelessly to bring Patrick to justice in order to keep the community safe . ''
“ My hope is also that this conviction will provide reassurance to other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the confidence to report their ordeal in the knowledge that they will be listened to and supported .
`` Police will always investigate and do everything in their power to bring offenders to justice .
`` If anyone has been affected by this case then I urge them to come forward and make a report to police . ''

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An evil child rapist who had DEVIL HORNS tattooed on his forehead has been jailed for more than seven years.
John Patrick, 39, went on the run after subjecting a 13-year-old girl to a terrifying attack in April this year.
He was finally caught after West Mercia Police issued a picture of his heavily tattooed face and a member of the public recognised him.
His markings included devil horns and a fake goatee beard on his chin.
Patrick, of no fixed address, was jailed for seven years and three months after he admitted rape and possession of Class B drugs at Shrewsbury Crown Court.
He was also handed a 20-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order when he appeared in court last Friday (23/10).
The court heard he raped the schoolgirl in Frankwell in Shropshire, on April 13 this year.
Detective Sergeant Laura Breeze said: "This was an atrocious offence and the investigating officers and detectives have worked tirelessly to bring Patrick to justice in order to keep the community safe."
“My hope is also that this conviction will provide reassurance to other victims of sexual offences, giving them the confidence to report their ordeal in the knowledge that they will be listened to and supported.
"Police will always investigate and do everything in their power to bring offenders to justice.
"If anyone has been affected by this case then I urge them to come forward and make a report to police."


birminghammail--2020-10-28--City families told 'pay for your kids' food' as free vouchers delayed

Hard-up Birmingham families eligible for free school meal vouchers have been told to 'pay for their own food ' - after the scheme was delayed .
The voucher scheme was announced last week by Birmingham City Council , to ensure children did not go hungry over the school holidays .
Last week , the authority 's leader Counciillor Ian Ward confirmed all 61,000 city youngsters eligible for free school meals would be provided for .
Vouchers should have been distributed via schools and would have been redeemable at major food retailers .
The announcement came after Labour 's proposal to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the holidays was thrown out , '' There are some 61,000 children in Birmingham , who receive free school meals so we will be ensuring that they get provided with a voucher during the half term next week , '' Cllr Ward said last week .
But BirminghamLive was contacted by parents who were yet to receive the vouchers , three days into half term .
One Erdington mum told BirminghamLive : `` I thought Birmingham City Council were going to issue everyone that receives school meals a similar voucher to help parents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of those parents whose children receive free school meals .
I have four children - two attend school , one senior and one primary .
`` I have not been contacted nor do I have any idea how to receive the voucher .
My friends and neighbours who have children at different schools who also receive free school meals were hoping for a voucher , but also never got one .
`` There is lots of talk of free meals in the community from local businesses , but not a lot of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A lot of us are struggling and find it humiliating trying to 'beg ' for free food .
`` There 's not a lot of information on how to get to places offering the food , many parents do n't drive and ca n't afford public transport to get to these places .
`` The Government voucher scheme took all this stigma away from people - no questions were asked and they were distributed fairly . ''
Today , Birmingham City Council confirmed the voucher roll-out had been delayed due to 'logistics ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distributed next week when schools reopen , to 'cover any costs incurred this week ' .
A Birmingham City Council spokeswoman said : `` Like many local authorities we were hoping the government would step up and extend the free school meals scheme across half term .
`` When they failed to do that it was only right that we step in to help , but given the logistics involved it has not been possible to arrange this through schools on the last day of term .
`` We will be providing food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meals that can be accessed next week which should help cover any extra costs incurred this week .
`` Support is available for every child entitled to free school meals . ''

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Hard-up Birmingham families eligible for free school meal vouchers have been told to 'pay for their own food' - after the scheme was delayed.
The voucher scheme was announced last week by Birmingham City Council, to ensure children did not go hungry over the school holidays.
Last week, the authority's leader Counciillor Ian Ward confirmed all 61,000 city youngsters eligible for free school meals would be provided for.
Vouchers should have been distributed via schools and would have been redeemable at major food retailers.
The announcement came after Labour's proposal to provide free meals for low-income families during the holidays was thrown out,
"There are some 61,000 children in Birmingham, who receive free school meals so we will be ensuring that they get provided with a voucher during the half term next week," Cllr Ward said last week.
But BirminghamLive was contacted by parents who were yet to receive the vouchers, three days into half term.
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One Erdington mum told BirminghamLive: "I thought Birmingham City Council were going to issue everyone that receives school meals a similar voucher to help parents this half term?
"I'm one of those parents whose children receive free school meals. I have four children - two attend school, one senior and one primary.
"I have not been contacted nor do I have any idea how to receive the voucher. My friends and neighbours who have children at different schools who also receive free school meals were hoping for a voucher, but also never got one.
"There is lots of talk of free meals in the community from local businesses, but not a lot of information on how to receive them. A lot of us are struggling and find it humiliating trying to 'beg' for free food.
"There's not a lot of information on how to get to places offering the food, many parents don't drive and can't afford public transport to get to these places.
"The Government voucher scheme took all this stigma away from people - no questions were asked and they were distributed fairly."
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Today, Birmingham City Council confirmed the voucher roll-out had been delayed due to 'logistics'.
They said vouchers would instead be distributed next week when schools reopen, to 'cover any costs incurred this week'.
A Birmingham City Council spokeswoman said: "Like many local authorities we were hoping the government would step up and extend the free school meals scheme across half term.
"When they failed to do that it was only right that we step in to help, but given the logistics involved it has not been possible to arrange this through schools on the last day of term.
"We will be providing food vouchers for all children on free school meals that can be accessed next week which should help cover any extra costs incurred this week.
"Support is available for every child entitled to free school meals."


birminghammail--2020-10-28--Disabled man removed from home against will in dead of night wins legal fight

A disabled computer science graduate who said he felt `` traumatised '' after being removed from his home against his will and taken to hospital has won a four-year legal fight .
Aamir Mazhar , 30 , argued his human rights were breached when he was taken from his home in the middle of the night and transferred to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham in April 2016 following a High Court order .
Mr Mazhar , who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy and is on a ventilator but has the mental capacity to make decisions for himself , launched legal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him removed from his home by two police officers and three paramedics .
Mr Justice Mostyn made an order that Mr Mazhar could be removed and taken to hospital at an urgent hearing following an application by Birmingham Community Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust - which Mr Mazhar was not informed of .
In a Court of Appeal ruling on Tuesday , three judges ruled that the order amounted to a `` flagrant denial of justice '' and a `` clear breach '' of Mr Mazhar 's right to a fair trial , enshrined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Human Rights ( EHRC ) .
Lord Justice Baker , sitting with Lords Justice Hickinbottom and Newey said Mr Justice Mostyn was placed in an `` invidious position '' because the information given to him before he made the order was `` woefully inadequate '' .
The court said its ruling will be drawn to the attention of the President of the Family Division , Sir Andrew McFarlane , so he can consider whether fresh guidance can be given to lawyers and judges about similar applications .
The ruling included part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in which he said he felt `` traumatised '' by being removed from home without warning in the middle of the night .
He said : `` The Trust 's actions made me feel undignified , worthless and irrelevant , like a small person ...
I have never had any involvement with the police before and the presence of the police officers made me feel like a criminal in my own home .
`` I believe that the only reason I survived that night was because my family was with me . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to let him stay at home and felt `` distraught , disorientated and frightened '' with so many people in his room , adding that he felt he `` had no rights '' .
He said he started to have frequent seizures following his removal and was unable to speak properly for two weeks after .
He added : `` I was in shock at being torn away from my family and home in this way .
`` I could not believe what was happening to me , an educated person and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I truly feel that I was abandoned and let down by the professionals who were supposed to have cared for me and that my removal from home in these circumstances was unfair and completely unnecessary . ''
Yogi Amin , a human rights lawyer at law firm Irwin Mitchell who represented Mr Mazhar , said : `` This was an extremely important legal case which sought to establish that a man with mental capacity to make decisions for himself was unlawfully removed from his home and detained in hospital against his wishes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been difficult for Aamir but today 's court judgment is an important ruling in officially recognising his human rights were breached .
`` The court hearing is of wider public importance and reinforces the need for public bodies and the courts to ensure that decisions affecting people with disabilities are made with their human rights in mind .
`` The President of the Family Division has been asked to consider providing fresh guidance to judges and practitioners about these type of applications .
`` I hope that this important ruling and fresh legal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust had asked Mr Justice Mostyn to make the order at an out-of-hours telephone hearing in April 2016 .
Lord Justice Baker said relations between Mr Mazhar and his home carers had deteriorated in early 2016 and `` matters came to a head '' in April , resulting in two carers being removed .
A member of trust staff suggested he should be admitted to hospital for a short time as they were unable to arrange for new carers , but his family said they would provide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the member of staff `` formed the impression '' that Mr Mazhar was `` under the influence '' of family members and the application was made to the High Court - without Mr Mazhar or his relatives being informed in advance .
He was then removed from home at 3am on April 23 , 2016 and taken to the Birmingham hospital before being transferred to Guy 's Hospital in London the following day and , two days later , to a specialist respiratory hospital in Surrey .
The following month , at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stay at the Surrey hospital as by that time negotiations were ongoing between his family and their local clinical commissioning group to arrange his return home with appropriate care .
Mr Mazhar made a separate damages claim against the trust , which was settled for £10,000 shortly before it was due to go to a trial in December 2016 .
However he continued his legal fight for a declaration that his human rights had been breached , involving a number of court hearings , and previous legal challenges were rejected on the basis @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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A disabled computer science graduate who said he felt "traumatised" after being removed from his home against his will and taken to hospital has won a four-year legal fight.
Aamir Mazhar, 30, argued his human rights were breached when he was taken from his home in the middle of the night and transferred to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham in April 2016 following a High Court order.
Mr Mazhar, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy and is on a ventilator but has the mental capacity to make decisions for himself, launched legal action after the incident - which saw him removed from his home by two police officers and three paramedics.
Mr Justice Mostyn made an order that Mr Mazhar could be removed and taken to hospital at an urgent hearing following an application by Birmingham Community Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust - which Mr Mazhar was not informed of.
In a Court of Appeal ruling on Tuesday, three judges ruled that the order amounted to a "flagrant denial of justice" and a "clear breach" of Mr Mazhar's right to a fair trial, enshrined in Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights (EHRC).
Lord Justice Baker, sitting with Lords Justice Hickinbottom and Newey said Mr Justice Mostyn was placed in an "invidious position" because the information given to him before he made the order was "woefully inadequate".The court said its ruling will be drawn to the attention of the President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane, so he can consider whether fresh guidance can be given to lawyers and judges about similar applications.
The ruling included part of a witness statement by Mr Mazhar, in which he said he felt "traumatised" by being removed from home without warning in the middle of the night.
He said: "The Trust's actions made me feel undignified, worthless and irrelevant, like a small person... I have never had any involvement with the police before and the presence of the police officers made me feel like a criminal in my own home.
"I believe that the only reason I survived that night was because my family was with me."
Mr Mazhar said he pleaded with police to let him stay at home and felt "distraught, disorientated and frightened" with so many people in his room, adding that he felt he "had no rights".
He said he started to have frequent seizures following his removal and was unable to speak properly for two weeks after.
He added: "I was in shock at being torn away from my family and home in this way.
"I could not believe what was happening to me, an educated person and a university graduate. I felt worthless.
"I truly feel that I was abandoned and let down by the professionals who were supposed to have cared for me and that my removal from home in these circumstances was unfair and completely unnecessary."
Yogi Amin, a human rights lawyer at law firm Irwin Mitchell who represented Mr Mazhar, said: "This was an extremely important legal case which sought to establish that a man with mental capacity to make decisions for himself was unlawfully removed from his home and detained in hospital against his wishes.
"The last few years have been difficult for Aamir but today's court judgment is an important ruling in officially recognising his human rights were breached.
"The court hearing is of wider public importance and reinforces the need for public bodies and the courts to ensure that decisions affecting people with disabilities are made with their human rights in mind.
"The President of the Family Division has been asked to consider providing fresh guidance to judges and practitioners about these type of applications.
"I hope that this important ruling and fresh legal guidance will prevent such injustices happening again."
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust had asked Mr Justice Mostyn to make the order at an out-of-hours telephone hearing in April 2016.
Lord Justice Baker said relations between Mr Mazhar and his home carers had deteriorated in early 2016 and "matters came to a head" in April, resulting in two carers being removed.
A member of trust staff suggested he should be admitted to hospital for a short time as they were unable to arrange for new carers, but his family said they would provide overnight support if needed.
However, the member of staff "formed the impression" that Mr Mazhar was "under the influence" of family members and the application was made to the High Court - without Mr Mazhar or his relatives being informed in advance.
He was then removed from home at 3am on April 23, 2016 and taken to the Birmingham hospital before being transferred to Guy's Hospital in London the following day and, two days later, to a specialist respiratory hospital in Surrey.
The following month, at a further court hearing, he agreed to stay at the Surrey hospital as by that time negotiations were ongoing between his family and their local clinical commissioning group to arrange his return home with appropriate care.
Mr Mazhar made a separate damages claim against the trust, which was settled for £10,000 shortly before it was due to go to a trial in December 2016.
However he continued his legal fight for a declaration that his human rights had been breached, involving a number of court hearings, and previous legal challenges were rejected on the basis they were "procedurally flawed".


birminghammail--2020-10-28--Outcry as GMB guest vows to break rule of six for Christmas Day

A Good Morning Britain guest has told the ITV1 daytime TV show they will break the rule of six at Christmas - sparking outcry from fellow guests .
Adil Ray and Ranvir Singh presented the segment on Wednesday , October 28 , which saw Bushra Shaikh make the claim .
Bushra Shaikh told viewers : `` I 'm just gon na say frankly how it is , I 'm literally gon na be considering breaking the rules for six .
`` I 'm only saying what 50 % , 51 % of the population are actually thinking .
This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Like , you ca n't treat this country like children at the end of the day as I 'm concerned .
I know what 's what 's best for my family .
I know how I can apply the rules to my family . ''
`` You know , why does it have to be that one rule fits everybody .
It 's a special occasion .
It 's coming soon , like we need to have a little bit of joy .
It 's been really , really tough . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ca n't believe what I 'm hearing , this ' I know better than a virus ' - you do n't know better than a virus , I 'm sorry . ''
`` For the past eight months people have gone through all sorts of horrific pain .
People have had their dead relatives buried by strangers , and you want to give all that up for a roast dinner .
It 's absolute madness .
`` It 's not a football match at Christmas Day in 1914 .
It 's a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , get over yourself . ''
Professor Susan Michie said : `` when [ the ] rules appear inconsistent to people , then [ people are ] more likely to break them .
`` And the issue is that six , this rule of six does n't really match with many people 's family networks .
`` And also people do need hope they need something to look forward to .
People have been looking forward to Christmas .
So I think we need to shift the whole narrative away from rules and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the great majority of people are mostly obeying the rules still , people want to get out of this pandemic .
But I think we should shift to a risk assessment and risk management , where we give the responsibility and control to people to have a risk budget for their family over the Christmas period . ''
She said : `` the more risky situations will be more people over longer time , closer together , indoors rather than outdoors .
So ventilations really important .
And also small things like we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and if they 're singing or shouting , speaking loudly - that 's more likely to transmit the virus .
`` So we could take this whole period as a time to really have a new way of educating people about the basic principles of how we reduce this transmission .
And bring people into a conversation , consult with them , listen to them about what 's going to work over the Christmas period , and keep people together rather than having rules that appear unfair and arbitrary . ''

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A Good Morning Britain guest has told the ITV1 daytime TV show they will break the rule of six at Christmas - sparking outcry from fellow guests.
Adil Ray and Ranvir Singh presented the segment on Wednesday, October 28, which saw Bushra Shaikh make the claim.
Bushra Shaikh told viewers: "I'm just gonna say frankly how it is, I'm literally gonna be considering breaking the rules for six.
"I'm only saying what 50%, 51% of the population are actually thinking. This is a really, really tough time.
"Like, you can't treat this country like children at the end of the day as I'm concerned. I know what's what's best for my family. I know how I can apply the rules to my family."
"You know, why does it have to be that one rule fits everybody. It's a special occasion. It's coming soon, like we need to have a little bit of joy. It's been really, really tough."
TV presenter Jamie East replied: "I can't believe what I'm hearing, this 'I know better than a virus' - you don't know better than a virus, I'm sorry."
"For the past eight months people have gone through all sorts of horrific pain. People have had their dead relatives buried by strangers, and you want to give all that up for a roast dinner. It's absolute madness.
"It's not a football match at Christmas Day in 1914. It's a virus that's killed millions of people, get over yourself."
Professor Susan Michie said: "when [the] rules appear inconsistent to people, then [people are] more likely to break them.
"And the issue is that six, this rule of six doesn't really match with many people's family networks.
"And also people do need hope they need something to look forward to. People have been looking forward to Christmas. So I think we need to shift the whole narrative away from rules and breaking rules.
"In fact, the great majority of people are mostly obeying the rules still, people want to get out of this pandemic. But I think we should shift to a risk assessment and risk management, where we give the responsibility and control to people to have a risk budget for their family over the Christmas period."
She said: "the more risky situations will be more people over longer time, closer together, indoors rather than outdoors. So ventilations really important. And also small things like we know that if somebody is infected, and if they're singing or shouting, speaking loudly - that's more likely to transmit the virus.
"So we could take this whole period as a time to really have a new way of educating people about the basic principles of how we reduce this transmission. And bring people into a conversation, consult with them, listen to them about what's going to work over the Christmas period, and keep people together rather than having rules that appear unfair and arbitrary."


birminghammail--2020-10-28--Birmingham City fans go nuts over Alexandre Pato transfer link

Birmingham City have been linked with a shock move for former AC Milan forward Alexandre Pato .
According to reports in Italy via Calciomercato , the 31-year-old is a target for Aitor Karanka after leaving Brazilian side Sao Paulo in August .
Blues have netted just three goals in seven Championship fixtures so far this season and conceded only four with Karanka having prioritised fixing a leaky defence which conceded the fourth-highest number of goals in the division last term .
The head coach was asked about the possibility of dipping into the free agent market ahead of Saturday 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t have time to look at the market , for sure if something good appears , something that can help us , something that can add things we don ’ t have for now , for sure we are going to do everything , '' he said .
`` But I am not concerned , I said after the market finished that day , my squad was going to be the best one in the world because they are my players and we are going to fight together . ''
Pato , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Milan during a six-year stint with the Serie A club , is now being linked as a potential option .
One Blues fan on social media said : `` Imagine the scenes when Jukey knocks down a Marc Roberts throw before Pato rifles in from 10 yards away at Luton on a Tuesday evening . ''
`` Fire up the bus , '' wrote another .
A third , responding to the rumour , posted : `` If we sign Pato I will break the norms of a fully grown adult having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their shirt . ''
`` Get the Pato deal done , '' demanded another supporter .
`` Not just for the fact that he 's a level above all of our attacking options but it 's a huge marketing opportunity and opens up plenty of doors into South America .
While a fifth added : `` Pretty sure Alexandre Pato was a nightmare on Fifa a couple years back so he must be world class .
Get him in Dong . ''

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Birmingham City have been linked with a shock move for former AC Milan forward Alexandre Pato.
According to reports in Italy via Calciomercato, the 31-year-old is a target for Aitor Karanka after leaving Brazilian side Sao Paulo in August.
Blues have netted just three goals in seven Championship fixtures so far this season and conceded only four with Karanka having prioritised fixing a leaky defence which conceded the fourth-highest number of goals in the division last term.
The head coach was asked about the possibility of dipping into the free agent market ahead of Saturday's draw against QPR.
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"I don’t have time to look at the market, for sure if something good appears, something that can help us, something that can add things we don’t have for now, for sure we are going to do everything," he said.
"But I am not concerned, I said after the market finished that day, my squad was going to be the best one in the world because they are my players and we are going to fight together."
Pato, who scored 63 goals in 150 appearances for Milan during a six-year stint with the Serie A club, is now being linked as a potential option.
One Blues fan on social media said: "Imagine the scenes when Jukey knocks down a Marc Roberts throw before Pato rifles in from 10 yards away at Luton on a Tuesday evening."
"Fire up the bus," wrote another.
A third, responding to the rumour, posted: "If we sign Pato I will break the norms of a fully grown adult having a player printed on the back of their shirt."
"Get the Pato deal done," demanded another supporter. "Not just for the fact that he's a level above all of our attacking options but it's a huge marketing opportunity and opens up plenty of doors into South America.
While a fifth added: "Pretty sure Alexandre Pato was a nightmare on Fifa a couple years back so he must be world class. Get him in Dong."


birminghammail--2020-10-28--'Man w****' cop who strangled lover to death after she revealed affair jailed

A married police officer who strangled his long-term lover after she revealed their affair to his wife has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years .
`` Man wh*re '' Timothy Brehmer , 41 , killed mother-of-two Claire Parry after she sent a text message from his phone to his wife saying : `` I am cheating on you . ''
Mrs Parry , 41 , died during a `` kerfuffle '' in his car in the car park of the Horns Inn in West Parley , Dorset , on May 9 this year .
Brehmer , a constable with Dorset Police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fatal injury while he was trying to push her out of his Citroen car so he could drive away .
The defendant , of Woodcock Lane , Hordle , Hampshire , was acquitted of murder by a jury following a trial at Salisbury Crown Court but had previously admitted Mrs Parry 's manslaughter .
Passing sentence , Mr Justice Jacobs said Brehmer would serve two-thirds of his sentence in prison before he could apply for parole .
`` This is a case where I should sentence you on the basis you lost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ text message to your wife where the affair was revealed , rather than on the basis that you had no intention to kill or cause really serious harm , '' the judge said .
`` I am sure that you did deliberately take Claire Parry by the neck , applying significant force with your forearm or the crook of your elbow for a period of time while she struggled against you thereby causing the severe neck injuries which the pathologist described .
`` The evidence from the pathologist was that those injuries , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a scale of mild , moderate or severe , resulted from the application of significant force to the neck for a period of a minimum 10 to 30 seconds and possibly longer .
`` She said it was difficult to envisage a situation where a struggle in the car imparted the necessary degree of force or could explain the extent and severity of the neck injuries . ''
The judge said that , as a `` trained and experienced '' road traffic police officer , Brehmer would have known Mrs Parry was seriously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to try to help Claire Parry .
You did not ask her how she was .
That was because you knew how she was , '' the judge said .
`` You could not possibly have thought , as you said in your police interview , that she was simply taking a breath .
`` You must have known that her body had gone limp after your assault on her .
Before you walked to the car park entrance you must have seen how she was - hanging half out of the car @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to you , as a trained police officer with extensive experience of casualties in traffic accidents , that she was not breathing .
`` In evidence you said you did not realise she was poorly .
I consider that you appreciated that she was much worse than that . ''
The court heard that Brehmer , whose wife was also a police officer , and Mrs Parry had been having an affair for more than 10 years .
Brehmer - described in court as a `` womaniser '' - said he had planned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to his family of their affair being revealed .
In the days before her death , Mrs Parry had started to believe that her marriage to Andrew Parry , also a Dorset Police officer , was coming to an end , as well as her relationship with the defendant .
She had carried out research using an alias on Facebook into Brehmer and became convinced he had had at least two other affairs .

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A married police officer who strangled his long-term lover after she revealed their affair to his wife has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years.
"Man wh*re" Timothy Brehmer, 41, killed mother-of-two Claire Parry after she sent a text message from his phone to his wife saying: "I am cheating on you."
Mrs Parry, 41, died during a "kerfuffle" in his car in the car park of the Horns Inn in West Parley, Dorset, on May 9 this year.
Brehmer, a constable with Dorset Police, claimed the married nurse accidentally suffered the fatal injury while he was trying to push her out of his Citroen car so he could drive away.
The defendant, of Woodcock Lane, Hordle, Hampshire, was acquitted of murder by a jury following a trial at Salisbury Crown Court but had previously admitted Mrs Parry's manslaughter.
Passing sentence, Mr Justice Jacobs said Brehmer would serve two-thirds of his sentence in prison before he could apply for parole.
"This is a case where I should sentence you on the basis you lost your self-control following the sending of the text message to your wife where the affair was revealed, rather than on the basis that you had no intention to kill or cause really serious harm," the judge said.
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"I am sure that you did deliberately take Claire Parry by the neck, applying significant force with your forearm or the crook of your elbow for a period of time while she struggled against you thereby causing the severe neck injuries which the pathologist described.
"The evidence from the pathologist was that those injuries, which she described as 'severe' on a scale of mild, moderate or severe, resulted from the application of significant force to the neck for a period of a minimum 10 to 30 seconds and possibly longer.
"She said it was difficult to envisage a situation where a struggle in the car imparted the necessary degree of force or could explain the extent and severity of the neck injuries."
The judge said that, as a "trained and experienced" road traffic police officer, Brehmer would have known Mrs Parry was seriously injured.
"Yet you did nothing to try to help Claire Parry. You did not ask her how she was. That was because you knew how she was," the judge said.
"You could not possibly have thought, as you said in your police interview, that she was simply taking a breath.
"You must have known that her body had gone limp after your assault on her. Before you walked to the car park entrance you must have seen how she was - hanging half out of the car.
"It must have been obvious to you, as a trained police officer with extensive experience of casualties in traffic accidents, that she was not breathing.
"In evidence you said you did not realise she was poorly. I consider that you appreciated that she was much worse than that."
The court heard that Brehmer, whose wife was also a police officer, and Mrs Parry had been having an affair for more than 10 years.
Brehmer - described in court as a "womaniser" - said he had planned to kill himself because of the consequences to his family of their affair being revealed.
In the days before her death, Mrs Parry had started to believe that her marriage to Andrew Parry, also a Dorset Police officer, was coming to an end, as well as her relationship with the defendant.
She had carried out research using an alias on Facebook into Brehmer and became convinced he had had at least two other affairs.


birminghammail--2020-10-28--Golfer Lee Westwood fires brutal response to Villa's contract snag

Former world No.1 golfer and seven-time Ryder Cup winner Lee Westwood believes Aston Villa are `` getting what they deserve '' in the contract wrangle surrounding Henri Lansbury .
Westwood , a big Nottingham Forest fan , has issued a blunt response following reports Lansbury , 30 , rejected Villa 's offer of a pay-off on reduced terms after failing to make Dean Smith 's 25-man Premier League squad .
The midfielder remains on a £40,000-plus a-week contract which still has eight months left to run - that 's despite his Villa career being somewhat over with Smith failing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for matches .
Earlier this month Villa reached pay-off agreements with two other fringe players - Jota and Orjan Nyland - and ripped up their contracts ahead of their deals expiring in June 2021 .
Lansbury , meanwhile , failed to secure a move away in the transfer window and reportedly turned down Villa 's pay-off , meaning he 'll sit out his deal until next summer .
As for outspoken golf star Westwood , the 47-year-old says Villa `` ca n't have it both ways '' referencing the time when then-boss Steve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just £2.75million on an inflated contract - just five months before he could have left Forest for free .
`` [ Villa ] offered him over the odds to prise him away from Forest , '' Westwood claimed .
`` Getting just what they deserve now .
Can ’ t have it both ways . ''
Westwood was then asked why Lansbury would give up a secured Premier League contract given the ongoing pandemic , and replied : `` See , I ’ m used to having to rely on my talent and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Golfers are basically on pay as you play , not a guaranteed weekly wage . ''
Westwood , who 's banked more than $ 34 million in career earnings , added : `` You ’ re retired a long time one wise man once told me .
He ’ ll never get his playing days back .
For me it just highlights how frustrating football has become .
Clubs , players , agents .
Greed . ''
The Forest fan 's comments were picked up by Villa 's former operations director Steve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ argument Lee .
Have you club never paid a player over the odds to entice him to leave his current club ?
I can think of many in Clough 's day . ''

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Former world No.1 golfer and seven-time Ryder Cup winner Lee Westwood believes Aston Villa are "getting what they deserve" in the contract wrangle surrounding Henri Lansbury.
Westwood, a big Nottingham Forest fan, has issued a blunt response following reports Lansbury, 30, rejected Villa's offer of a pay-off on reduced terms after failing to make Dean Smith's 25-man Premier League squad.
The midfielder remains on a £40,000-plus a-week contract which still has eight months left to run - that's despite his Villa career being somewhat over with Smith failing to register the ex-Forest captain, below , for matches.
Earlier this month Villa reached pay-off agreements with two other fringe players - Jota and Orjan Nyland - and ripped up their contracts ahead of their deals expiring in June 2021. Lansbury, meanwhile, failed to secure a move away in the transfer window and reportedly turned down Villa's pay-off, meaning he'll sit out his deal until next summer.
As for outspoken golf star Westwood, the 47-year-old says Villa "can't have it both ways" referencing the time when then-boss Steve Bruce signed Lansbury in Janaury 2017 for just £2.75million on an inflated contract - just five months before he could have left Forest for free.
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"[Villa] offered him over the odds to prise him away from Forest," Westwood claimed. "Getting just what they deserve now. Can’t have it both ways."
Westwood was then asked why Lansbury would give up a secured Premier League contract given the ongoing pandemic, and replied: "See, I’m used to having to rely on my talent and performances day to day to get paid. Golfers are basically on pay as you play, not a guaranteed weekly wage."
Westwood, who's banked more than $34 million in career earnings, added: "You’re retired a long time one wise man once told me. He’ll never get his playing days back. For me it just highlights how frustrating football has become. Clubs, players, agents. Greed."
The Forest fan's comments were picked up by Villa's former operations director Steve Stride, who said: "Strange argument Lee. Have you club never paid a player over the odds to entice him to leave his current club? I can think of many in Clough's day."


birminghammail--2020-10-28--Married At First Sight star reveals moment she knew David marriage wouldn't work

Married At First Sight star Shareen has spoken out to reveal the reason she gave up on marriage to David Pugh within just 48 hours .
The pair were matched up on the Channel 4 show after Solihull divorcee David applied in a bid to find love .
Shareen Geers was paired up with David , a dad from the West Midlands , on the C4 favourite , which aired its final episode last night ( Tuesday October 27 ) .
On the series finale , Shareen , 47 , reveals the moment she knew she and David would not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two , I knew there was a fundamental difference between us .
`` The whole prepping and bag thing in case something bad happens - I feel nothing for that kind of world or that kind of mindset . ''
Shareen and David met a psychologist to discuss their relationship as part of the episode .
The expert told Shareen she was apprehensive from the moment she saw him standing at the alter , revealing she needed to be more `` kind , open minded and not egotistical '' .
Shareen replied : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 'm in the present and he lives in fear of the future and past .
`` On day two I knew where my mind was at .
I knew this was n't the man I wanted to spend the rest of my life with .
`` Even though we have lots of things we like to do , I feel like we have n't got anything in common . ''
David , 57 , who lives in Catherine-de-Barnes , said : `` I 'm stood there half naked after an amazing wedding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It was hard to hear at the time .
I was broken by it .
`` My wall was fully up .
I should have said then we 've had a great day and you 've just devastated me . ''

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Married At First Sight star Shareen has spoken out to reveal the reason she gave up on marriage to David Pugh within just 48 hours.
The pair were matched up on the Channel 4 show after Solihull divorcee David applied in a bid to find love.
Shareen Geers was paired up with David, a dad from the West Midlands, on the C4 favourite, which aired its final episode last night (Tuesday October 27).
On the series finale, Shareen, 47, reveals the moment she knew she and David would not work, revealing: "From day two, I knew there was a fundamental difference between us.
"The whole prepping and bag thing in case something bad happens - I feel nothing for that kind of world or that kind of mindset."
Shareen and David met a psychologist to discuss their relationship as part of the episode.
The expert told Shareen she was apprehensive from the moment she saw him standing at the alter, revealing she needed to be more "kind, open minded and not egotistical".
Shareen replied: "I live for the now. I'm in the present and he lives in fear of the future and past.
"On day two I knew where my mind was at. I knew this wasn't the man I wanted to spend the rest of my life with.
"Even though we have lots of things we like to do, I feel like we haven't got anything in common."
David, 57, who lives in Catherine-de-Barnes, said: "I'm stood there half naked after an amazing wedding day in the most wonderful honeymoon suite. It was hard to hear at the time. I was broken by it.
"My wall was fully up. I should have said then we've had a great day and you've just devastated me."


birminghammail--2020-10-28--Primark fans rushing out to buy £9 Xmas item that people say they 'need'

Primark fans have been trying to rush out and buy a new Christmas items that Potter fans might really want .
Christmas is only around the corner and people are already planning to buy their presents early and if you 're really enthusiastic , you might already have your tree up .
But if you are planning your decorations for your home , Primark has something that might catch your eye .
The retailer has previewed its Harry Potter wreath for your front door which many Potter fans say they really `` need '' .
The post was put up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revealed that it would n't break the bank at £9 .
The post said : `` A Hedwig wreath !
Need we say any more ? ''
It seems to have gone down really well with it being liked more than 48,000 times and more than 3,000 comments .
And plenty of people have said they will be rushing out to buy one as soon as possible .
One person said : `` I have to get this '' while a second person added : `` Getting one of these right now '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ omg yes !
!
That ’ s so cute '' and a fourth person said : `` How beautiful '' .
This comes after Primark fans were absolutely in love with a faux fur coat that people could swear it looked like a £1,700 designer version .
The £30 coat looked almost identical to £1,782 version which is currently on sale at Farfetch .
One person said : `` Omg this is my next purchase .
My fave colour !
I will be goals in this coat ''

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Primark fans have been trying to rush out and buy a new Christmas items that Potter fans might really want.
Christmas is only around the corner and people are already planning to buy their presents early and if you're really enthusiastic, you might already have your tree up.
But if you are planning your decorations for your home, Primark has something that might catch your eye.
The retailer has previewed its Harry Potter wreath for your front door which many Potter fans say they really "need".
The post was put up on the store's Instagram yesterday and revealed that it wouldn't break the bank at £9. The post said: "A Hedwig wreath! Need we say any more?"
It seems to have gone down really well with it being liked more than 48,000 times and more than 3,000 comments.
And plenty of people have said they will be rushing out to buy one as soon as possible. One person said: "I have to get this" while a second person added: "Getting one of these right now".
A third person said: "omg yes!! That’s so cute" and a fourth person said: "How beautiful".
This comes after Primark fans were absolutely in love with a faux fur coat that people could swear it looked like a £1,700 designer version.
The £30 coat looked almost identical to £1,782 version which is currently on sale at Farfetch. One person said: "Omg this is my next purchase. My fave colour! I will be goals in this coat"


birminghammail--2020-10-28--Air travel has lower Covid risk than the supermarket - study

Flying offers a lower risk than going out for a meal or shopping in a supermarket , an airline 's research has claimed .
Delta Airlines , which operates links between the UK and several US cities , commissioned the study by scientists from the prestigious Harvard University .
It shows steps taken by the airline to protect customers and employees from Covid-19 means the risk of exposure during air travel is very low .
The use of face coverings is “ the most essential part of a comprehensive set of measures to reduce Covid-19 during air travel , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the first airlines to require customers and employees to wear a mask or face covering at airports and onboard the aircraft .
The report ’ s findings also back Delta ’ s extensive cleaning practices , with the cabin interior on every flight thoroughly sanitised prior to boarding – including toilets .
The study said : `` The risk of Covid-19 transmission on board aircraft is below that of other routine activities during the pandemic , such as grocery shopping or eating out .
“ Implementing these layered risk mitigation strategies requires @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ensure that air travel is as safe or substantially safer than the routine activities people undertake during these times.
” From January , Delta will also block off middle seats and reduce flight capacity to reduce the risk of exposure to Covid-19 even further .
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) has stated there is no evidence of a single case of transmission on a US aircraft .
`` The travel experience is a very comfortable , a very safe experience , we have taken actions , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has recommended to ensure safety , ” said Delta ’ s chief customer experience officer Bill Lentsch .

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Flying offers a lower risk than going out for a meal or shopping in a supermarket, an airline's research has claimed.
Delta Airlines, which operates links between the UK and several US cities, commissioned the study by scientists from the prestigious Harvard University.
It shows steps taken by the airline to protect customers and employees from Covid-19 means the risk of exposure during air travel is very low.
The use of face coverings is “the most essential part of a comprehensive set of measures to reduce Covid-19 during air travel,” the study outlined.
Delta was one of the first airlines to require customers and employees to wear a mask or face covering at airports and onboard the aircraft.
The report’s findings also back Delta’s extensive cleaning practices, with the cabin interior on every flight thoroughly sanitised prior to boarding – including toilets.
The study said: "The risk of Covid-19 transmission on board aircraft is below that of other routine activities during the pandemic, such as grocery shopping or eating out.
“Implementing these layered risk mitigation strategies requires passenger and airline compliance but will help to ensure that air travel is as safe or substantially safer than the routine activities people undertake during these times.”
From January, Delta will also block off middle seats and reduce flight capacity to reduce the risk of exposure to Covid-19 even further.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has stated there is no evidence of a single case of transmission on a US aircraft.
"The travel experience is a very comfortable, a very safe experience, we have taken actions, even above and beyond what the CDC has recommended to ensure safety,” said Delta’s chief customer experience officer Bill Lentsch.


birminghammail--2020-10-28--Revolution set to shut Birmingham and Solihull bars permanently

Revolution Bars Group has confirmed it plans to close venues in Solihull and Birmingham .
The subsidiary , Revolution Bars Limited , runs 50 sites across the UK and employs around 2,500 people .
The bars that are set to close are Revolution America Square ( London ) , Revolution Birmingham , Revolution Sunderland , Revolution Bath , Revolution Clapham High Street , and Revolution Solihull .
The bars where Revolution will ask for lower rent are Clapham Junction , Putney , Richmond , Bristol , Reading , Cheltenham , and Stafford .
Chief executive Rob Pitcher said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Revolution Bars Limited subsidiary entity , if agreed by landlords , is another proactive step to lower outgoings to help safeguard the future of the group and improve long-term performance . ''
Revolution Bars ' comparative sales had been bouncing back before the curfew was put into place , reaching nearly 78 % of last year 's levels in the three weeks before the restriction was introduced .
However , since then sales have fallen to less than half of last year 's levels , at 49.4 % .
The company said it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` severely compromised '' and that it will not be possible to return to `` near normal levels '' before spring at the earliest .
Mr Pitcher added : `` Throughout this extended period of distress caused by Covid-19 , the group has sought to prioritise the health and wellbeing of its staff and customers , minimise its cash consumption , maintain good levels of liquidity to ensure its ongoing viability , and to be in a position to take advantage of opportunities that may arise once restrictions are lifted . ''

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Revolution Bars Group has confirmed it plans to close venues in Solihull and Birmingham.
The subsidiary, Revolution Bars Limited, runs 50 sites across the UK and employs around 2,500 people.
The bars that are set to close are Revolution America Square (London), Revolution Birmingham, Revolution Sunderland, Revolution Bath, Revolution Clapham High Street, and Revolution Solihull.
The bars where Revolution will ask for lower rent are Clapham Junction, Putney, Richmond, Bristol, Reading, Cheltenham, and Stafford.
Chief executive Rob Pitcher said: "The CVA proposed by the group's Revolution Bars Limited subsidiary entity, if agreed by landlords, is another proactive step to lower outgoings to help safeguard the future of the group and improve long-term performance."
Revolution Bars' comparative sales had been bouncing back before the curfew was put into place, reaching nearly 78% of last year's levels in the three weeks before the restriction was introduced.
However, since then sales have fallen to less than half of last year's levels, at 49.4%.
The company said it expects the important Christmas period to be "severely compromised" and that it will not be possible to return to "near normal levels" before spring at the earliest.
Mr Pitcher added: "Throughout this extended period of distress caused by Covid-19, the group has sought to prioritise the health and wellbeing of its staff and customers, minimise its cash consumption, maintain good levels of liquidity to ensure its ongoing viability, and to be in a position to take advantage of opportunities that may arise once restrictions are lifted."