birminghammail--2020-09-30--Updates as police incident sees alleyway sealed off

Police have sealed off an alleyway in Brierley Hill .
The path , between Springfield Road and Moor Street , @ @ @ @ @ evening ( September 30 ) .
People living nearby said officers swooped to the scene @ @ @ @ @ Midlands Police has not yet revealed details of the incident but Black Country Live has @ @ @ @ @ .
A Springfield Road resident , who wished to remain anonymous , said just one @ @ @ @ @ street this evening - as can be seen in the photograph above - but said @ @ @ @ @ had been searching the railway track that runs behind her house and the access routes @ @ @ @ @ took to social media to say there was a large police presence at the Albion @ @ @ @ @ Street .
This is a live blog and will be updated as more information becomes @ @

19:49 KEY EVENT
Identities of shooting victims revealed
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The victims of the horrific double murder in Brierley Hill have been named as William Henry, 31, and Brian McIntosh, 29.
Both were from Bartley Green and tragically were found dead in a car park off Moor Street at 3.30pm.
A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in custody. Police have also arrested a second person on suspicion of assisting an offender. They are also being questioned by detectives.
A post mortem examination revealed both men died from gunshot wounds.
William’s family has issued the following statement: “On 30 September our lives ended because of an act of gratuitous violence.
“Will was a much-loved dad, son, brother, uncle, partner and friend. He was loving and caring and always thought of others before himself. He was the light of our lives, his death has left a huge void in our lives. We would like to express our thanks to the kind words and love shown from extended family and friends.
Brian’s family said: “Brian was a much-loved son, a devoted partner and a doting father to his two sons.
“He was a loving brother to his three sisters and three brothers. He was loved dearly by his whole family nieces, nephews, aunties, uncles and cousins. There will be a big whole left in all of our hearts. As a family, we are all absolutely devastated and heartbroken.”
Detective Chief Inspector Jim Munro, from our homicide team, said: “The death of these two young men is very sad and my thoughts are with their families and friends, who are devastated by what has happened.
“I’m aware the wider community are also shocked and saddened by the events of Wednesday and we’re doing all we can to work out what happened.
“I continue to appeal to anyone with information about what happened or anyone who was in the area at the time and saw or heard anything suspicious, to get in touch.”
You can read the full story here.


birminghammail--2020-09-30--Lotto results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday

Tonight 's winning National Lottery numbers have been revealed - and the draw means you could be winning BIG .
Camelot , the operator of the National Lottery , conducted the Lotto and Thunderball draws this evening .
Birmingham residents looking for a life-changing sum of money can also play the EuroMillions , with draws twice a week taking place on Tuesday evenings and Friday nights .
The main UK Lotto draw will take place at 8pm .
There will also be the Thunderball draw at 8.15pm where could win £500,000 .
To play , you simply select five numbers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lucky Star numbers from 1-12 .
If you really can ’ t choose and you ’ re finding the pressure too much , you can always select a Lucky Dip and let the machine choose a random selection for you .
Lotto draws take place on Wednesday and Saturday evenings from approximately 8.30pm .
Ticket sales for both Tuesday and Friday EuroMillions draws close at 7.30pm on the evening of the draw .
If you ’ ve missed out , you can buy your ticket for the next draw almost straight away - @ @ @ @ @

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Tonight's winning National Lottery numbers have been revealed - and the draw means you could be winning BIG.
Camelot, the operator of the National Lottery, conducted the Lotto and Thunderball draws this evening.
Birmingham residents looking for a life-changing sum of money can also play the EuroMillions, with draws twice a week taking place on Tuesday evenings and Friday nights.
The main UK Lotto draw will take place at 8pm. There will also be the Thunderball draw at 8.15pm where could win £500,000.
Lottery Tickets cost £2 per line, and include a raffle Millionaire Maker entry code. Thunderball Tickets cost £1.
To play, you simply select five numbers between 1 and 50, plus two Lucky Star numbers from 1-12.
If you really can’t choose and you’re finding the pressure too much, you can always select a Lucky Dip and let the machine choose a random selection for you.
Lotto draws take place on Wednesday and Saturday evenings from approximately 8.30pm.
Tonight's National Lottery Lotto winning numbers are: 10, 25, 34, 41, 46, 55.
The Bonus Ball is 36.
Tonight's estimated jackpot is £2 million.
The National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers are: 02, 05, 06, 12, 28.
The Thunderball is 13.
EuroMillions draws happen on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Ticket sales for both Tuesday and Friday EuroMillions draws close at 7.30pm on the evening of the draw.
If you’ve missed out, you can buy your ticket for the next draw almost straight away - sales re-open at 9pm.


birminghammail--2020-09-30--Uni to 'start proceedings' against students involved in party

Students in Coventry who were filmed enjoying a party involving up to 200 revellers at a halls of residence face action from university bosses who were left 'appalled . '
Coventry University has announced it will 'start disciplinary proceedings ' against any students identified by West Midlands Police or through its own investigation .
Students have been warned they could face suspension or even be thrown out of the university .
The announcement comes in the wake of a video which emerged showing students flouting Covid guidance by staging a party at Arundel House , close to Coventry University 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The video released on Twitter had the caption `` No sleep in the C.O.V . ''
Professor John Latham , Coventry University Vice-Chancellor and Chief Superintendent Mike O'Hara , of West Midlands Police , has issued a joint statement .
The statement said : `` Both Coventry University and West Midlands Police are appalled by the scenes caught on video at the student accommodation Arundel House , which is owned and operated by a private provider .
`` We are working together – alongside the private accommodation provider – to investigate this incident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ examining CCTV and will take action if it comes to light that this was a planned party .
`` Organisers of illegal gatherings of more than 30 people can be fined up to a maximum of £10,000 .
Anyone who attends a social gathering of more than six people can be fined £100 , doubling up to a maximum of £3,200 .
`` Coventry University will start disciplinary proceedings against any students identified by West Midlands Police or its own investigation .
The university 's Covid-19 code of conduct was distributed to students @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disciplinary sanctions open to the university , including suspension or withdrawal from the university .
Any action will be appropriate to the findings of a thorough disciplinary process .
`` The private accommodation provider has agreed to close some communal areas and to increase security .
`` A Safer Students stall has been arranged between WMP and the private accommodation provider to reiterate Covid-19 regulations to residents and the consequences should those regulations be flouted .
`` The university has consistently and repeatedly conveyed clear messaging around what is expected of students both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reinforcing that message in response to this incident .
`` We understand and share the deep concern this has caused but it is our belief that the overwhelming majority of students are following the guidelines and doing everything they can to play their part in protecting our communities .
`` There have been very few incidents of large scale Covid-19 breaches in Coventry to date ; people have generally recognised the importance of the restrictions and behaved responsibly .
`` Officers from West Midlands Police will be out on the streets reminding everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spread of the virus and not to congregate in large numbers .
If they have to , officers will move people on and fines will be issued where appropriate . ''

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Students in Coventry who were filmed enjoying a party involving up to 200 revellers at a halls of residence face action from university bosses who were left 'appalled.'
Coventry University has announced it will 'start disciplinary proceedings' against any students identified by West Midlands Police or through its own investigation.
Students have been warned they could face suspension or even be thrown out of the university.
The announcement comes in the wake of a video which emerged showing students flouting Covid guidance by staging a party at Arundel House, close to Coventry University's main campus, in Whitefriars Lane.
The video released on Twitter had the caption "No sleep in the C.O.V."
Professor John Latham, Coventry University Vice-Chancellor and Chief Superintendent Mike O'Hara, of West Midlands Police, has issued a joint statement.
The statement said: "Both Coventry University and West Midlands Police are appalled by the scenes caught on video at the student accommodation Arundel House, which is owned and operated by a private provider.
"We are working together – alongside the private accommodation provider – to investigate this incident.
"West Midlands Police will be examining CCTV and will take action if it comes to light that this was a planned party.
"Organisers of illegal gatherings of more than 30 people can be fined up to a maximum of £10,000. Anyone who attends a social gathering of more than six people can be fined £100, doubling up to a maximum of £3,200.
"Coventry University will start disciplinary proceedings against any students identified by West Midlands Police or its own investigation. The university's Covid-19 code of conduct was distributed to students last week and included warnings about the disciplinary sanctions open to the university, including suspension or withdrawal from the university. Any action will be appropriate to the findings of a thorough disciplinary process.
"The private accommodation provider has agreed to close some communal areas and to increase security.
"A Safer Students stall has been arranged between WMP and the private accommodation provider to reiterate Covid-19 regulations to residents and the consequences should those regulations be flouted.
"The university has consistently and repeatedly conveyed clear messaging around what is expected of students both on and off campus and will be reinforcing that message in response to this incident.
"We understand and share the deep concern this has caused but it is our belief that the overwhelming majority of students are following the guidelines and doing everything they can to play their part in protecting our communities.
"There have been very few incidents of large scale Covid-19 breaches in Coventry to date; people have generally recognised the importance of the restrictions and behaved responsibly.
"Officers from West Midlands Police will be out on the streets reminding everyone of their duty to help slow the spread of the virus and not to congregate in large numbers. If they have to, officers will move people on and fines will be issued where appropriate."


birminghammail--2020-09-30--'It's quite clear' - The Chelsea verdict on Ross Barkley's Aston Villa transfer

Ross Barkley will be hoping to re-ignite his career following the completion of his loan move to Aston Villa today .
The Chelsea midfielder has signed for Dean Smith 's side on a season-long deal , strengthening Villa 's ranks in the middle .
Barkley will have found his chances of a first-team berth at Chelsea limited this season following the arrivals of Kai Havertz and Hakim Ziyech this summer .
New Villa signing Barkley , a 33-cap England international , had played in both of Chelsea 's Premier League games and was on the substitute 's bench for last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hotspur on penalties .
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Speaking on our Villa podcast Claret and Blue Oli Harbord , the Chelsea correspondent for BirminghamLive 's sister title in the capital , football.london , explained what Barkley has to offer his new club .
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Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here '' I think it 's quite clear that Barkley was n't in the starting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` If you see the reaction from the Chelsea fans they are a little bit disappointed because he is a decent squad player for sure .
`` He 's a guy that can play in the number eight or ten role and he 's quite an attacking option to bring off the substitute 's bench at times .
`` He brings a lot of energy and can finish , we 've see that .
`` It 's a difficult one but for Frank Lampard he 's got a squad where there are too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Mason Mount , Kai Havertz .
Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech , these kinds of guys - there are a lot of options for him .
`` To see him go I would n't say is a surprise but maybe a slight disappointment because I feel he still has a lot offer and he shows flashes and I think he 's not had the consistency that he deserved to show over time . ''

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Ross Barkley will be hoping to re-ignite his career following the completion of his loan move to Aston Villa today.
The Chelsea midfielder has signed for Dean Smith 's side on a season-long deal, strengthening Villa's ranks in the middle.
Barkley will have found his chances of a first-team berth at Chelsea limited this season following the arrivals of Kai Havertz and Hakim Ziyech this summer.
New Villa signing Barkley, a 33-cap England international, had played in both of Chelsea's Premier League games and was on the substitute's bench for last night's Carabao Cup defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on penalties.
Sign up to our Villa newsletter for updates ahead of the transfer deadline Why should you sign up? Villa have enjoyed a fine season so far after signing Ollie Watkins, Betrand Traore, Matty Cash, Emi Martinez and Ross Barkley in the summer. Morgan Sanson is the only January addition so far but there is still time to reshape the squad before the January window closes at 11pm on February 1. You can find the latest transfer news in on one pace - in our daily Aston Villa bulletin. We'll be bringing you the latest breaking news, transfer features and comment pieces, as well as the key talking points for fans. How do you sign up? It's easy and only takes seconds. Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit sign up. And that's it, you're all set. You can also sign up . If you decide later that you no longer wish to receive the emails, simply follow the unsubscribe link in one of the newsletters - but we don't think you'll want to. And what's more, it's absolutely free! You can also get all the latest updates by following us on social media here Facebook and Twitter. We also have a free app which you can download. It is always up-to-date with the latest news from across the region. Google Play Store and App Store
Since signing for Chelsea in January 2018 he has struggled to hold down a starting spot under each of his the managers at Stamford Bridge, with 52 of his 86 appearances in blue coming from the off.
Antonio Conte signed him and he spent a season under Maurizio Sarri before he was replaced by Frank Lampard last year.
Speaking on our Villa podcast Claret and Blue Oli Harbord, the Chelsea correspondent for BirminghamLive's sister title in the capital, football.london, explained what Barkley has to offer his new club.
Oli also discussed why Chelsea have allowed him to leave the club.
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"I think it's quite clear that Barkley wasn't in the starting XI plans," he said.
"If you see the reaction from the Chelsea fans they are a little bit disappointed because he is a decent squad player for sure.
"He's a guy that can play in the number eight or ten role and he's quite an attacking option to bring off the substitute's bench at times.
"He brings a lot of energy and can finish, we've see that.
"It's a difficult one but for Frank Lampard he's got a squad where there are too many players in front of him.
"Mason Mount, Kai Havertz. Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech, these kinds of guys - there are a lot of options for him.
"To see him go I wouldn't say is a surprise but maybe a slight disappointment because I feel he still has a lot offer and he shows flashes and I think he's not had the consistency that he deserved to show over time."


birminghammail--2020-09-30--Prime Minister urges people in Midlands to 'use common sense' on lockdown rules

The Prime Minister has urged people in lockdown areas across the Midlands to check the latest Government information and use `` common sense '' if they are confused about local rules .
Speaking at a Downing Street press conference , Boris Johnson said : `` The best thing I can tell you is everybody in the North East or elsewhere , in Merseyside , Midlands , everywhere where there are local restrictions , get on the website , look at precisely what you need to do . ''
But Mr Johnson also said people now `` instinctively '' knew how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` But so much of this is about common sense and about following the basics of the guidance and just restricting the possibility of transmission from yourself to somebody else , or from somebody else to you .
`` And I think people do instinctively now understand how to do that .
The more we do that , the more efficiently we do that , the better the chance we all have of getting this virus down . ''
Mr Johnson was responding to a question from BirminghamLive 's political editor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chosen to quiz him at the televised event .
Mr Johnson was asked about his decision to replace complex national restrictions with the much simpler `` rule of six '' , and asked whether he had considered introducing similar simple rules when local lockdowns were imposed .
The Prime Minister said : `` What we 're trying to do here is fight it nationally with a package of measures that I think everyone is familiar with , hands , face , space , the rule of six , the reduction in hospitality hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pick up on various discrepancies or complications , complexities that have arisen as a result of this local approach . ''
Earlier , Mr Johnson had admitted `` there will be some differences , and , yes , there will be some seeming illogicalities - that is inevitable in tackling a pandemic . ''
Find out the latest lockdown rules for your area by typing your postcode in below : At Prime Minister ’ s Questions , Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer had called into question the Prime Minister 's `` whack-a-mole strategy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the major problems , as we ’ ve seen in the last 24 hours , is widespread confusion about the local restrictions and I don ’ t just mean the Prime Minister not knowing his own rules - having sat opposite the Prime Minister at PMQs every week that didn ’ t come as a surprise to me .
`` Let me quote to him the Conservative council leader in Bolton , a Conservative leader .
He said this about the Government ’ s handling of restrictions - ‘ it ’ s breeding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complex , too complicated , people feel very let down and very frustrated and very forgotten ’ .
`` If the Prime Minister doesn ’ t understand the rules and his own council leaders are complaining about mixed messages , how does the Prime Minister expect the rest of the country to understand and follow the rules ? ''
Mr Johnson responded : `` Actually , I think that the people of this country do understand and overwhelmingly do follow the rules , and that I may say is in spite of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to try to snipe from the sidelines , to undermine what we are trying to do , and he mentions the restrictions in the North East , and I cleared that matter up as fast as I could .
`` It was the shadow education secretary ( Kate Green ) who really revealed what Labour is all about .
She said this was a good crisis which they intended to exploit - we see this as a moment for the nation to come together . ''

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The Prime Minister has urged people in lockdown areas across the Midlands to check the latest Government information and use "common sense" if they are confused about local rules.
Speaking at a Downing Street press conference, Boris Johnson said: "The best thing I can tell you is everybody in the North East or elsewhere, in Merseyside, Midlands, everywhere where there are local restrictions, get on the website, look at precisely what you need to do."
But Mr Johnson also said people now "instinctively" knew how to stop coronavirus from spreading.
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He said: "But so much of this is about common sense and about following the basics of the guidance and just restricting the possibility of transmission from yourself to somebody else, or from somebody else to you.
"And I think people do instinctively now understand how to do that. The more we do that, the more efficiently we do that, the better the chance we all have of getting this virus down."
Mr Johnson was responding to a question from BirminghamLive's political editor Jonathan Walker, who was among those chosen to quiz him at the televised event.
Mr Johnson was asked about his decision to replace complex national restrictions with the much simpler "rule of six", and asked whether he had considered introducing similar simple rules when local lockdowns were imposed.
The Prime Minister said: "What we're trying to do here is fight it nationally with a package of measures that I think everyone is familiar with, hands, face, space, the rule of six, the reduction in hospitality hours.
"And of course people will pick up on various discrepancies or complications, complexities that have arisen as a result of this local approach."
Earlier, Mr Johnson had admitted "there will be some differences, and, yes, there will be some seeming illogicalities - that is inevitable in tackling a pandemic."
Find out the latest lockdown rules for your area by typing your postcode in below:
At Prime Minister’s Questions, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer had called into question the Prime Minister's "whack-a-mole strategy" and said: "One of the major problems, as we’ve seen in the last 24 hours, is widespread confusion about the local restrictions and I don’t just mean the Prime Minister not knowing his own rules - having sat opposite the Prime Minister at PMQs every week that didn’t come as a surprise to me.
"Let me quote to him the Conservative council leader in Bolton, a Conservative leader. He said this about the Government’s handling of restrictions - ‘it’s breeding resentment, it’s become too complex, too complicated, people feel very let down and very frustrated and very forgotten’.
"If the Prime Minister doesn’t understand the rules and his own council leaders are complaining about mixed messages, how does the Prime Minister expect the rest of the country to understand and follow the rules?"
Mr Johnson responded: "Actually, I think that the people of this country do understand and overwhelmingly do follow the rules, and that I may say is in spite of the efforts of (Sir Keir) continually to try to snipe from the sidelines, to undermine what we are trying to do, and he mentions the restrictions in the North East, and I cleared that matter up as fast as I could.
"It was the shadow education secretary (Kate Green) who really revealed what Labour is all about. She said this was a good crisis which they intended to exploit - we see this as a moment for the nation to come together."


birminghammail--2020-09-30--The key message from Boris Johnson's coronavirus briefing

Boris Johnson has urged people to `` put in the work '' to halt the spread of coronavirus and prevent further lockdown measures .
During a Downing Street press conference this afternoon the Prime Minister said he believed the public were determined to fight the rising tide of Covid-19 infections across England .
He admitted it would take time for recently imposed coronavirus restrictions to bring down the current spike - but said `` we are far better prepared than we were in March '' .
“ I wish I could tell you tonight that the impact of this package @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to appear but it will take time to feed through , '' he said .
“ Yesterday we saw the biggest rise in daily cases since the pandemic began , today a further 7,108 .
`` We ’ ve also had a tragic increase in the number of daily deaths , with 71 yesterday and again today .
“ These figures show why our plan is so essential .
We have to stick to it together and we should stick to it with confidence because there are many ways in which we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ March .
“ We are on track to hit our target of being able to conduct 500,000 tests a day by the end of October .
We are already exceeding the number of tests per capita than are conducted in Germany , France and Spain , we have over 2,000 beds that could be available across seven Nightingale hospitals and we will be able to go further if needed . ''
The PM continued : `` If we put in the work together now , then we give ourselves the best possible chance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures .
`` I know some people will think we should give up and let the virus take its course , despite the huge loss of life that would potentially entail .
I have to say , I profoundly disagree .
`` And I don ’ t think it ’ s what the British people want , I don ’ t think they want to throw in the sponge , they want to fight and defeat this virus and that is what we are going to do .
`` I am absolutely confident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better treatments and of course with the prospect of a vaccine , we will get through this . ''

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Boris Johnson has urged people to "put in the work" to halt the spread of coronavirus and prevent further lockdown measures.
During a Downing Street press conference this afternoon the Prime Minister said he believed the public were determined to fight the rising tide of Covid-19 infections across England.
He admitted it would take time for recently imposed coronavirus restrictions to bring down the current spike - but said "we are far better prepared than we were in March".
“I wish I could tell you tonight that the impact of this package [of measures] has already begun to appear but it will take time to feed through," he said.
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“Yesterday we saw the biggest rise in daily cases since the pandemic began, today a further 7,108.
"We’ve also had a tragic increase in the number of daily deaths, with 71 yesterday and again today.
“These figures show why our plan is so essential. We have to stick to it together and we should stick to it with confidence because there are many ways in which we are far better prepared than we were in March.
“We are on track to hit our target of being able to conduct 500,000 tests a day by the end of October. We are already exceeding the number of tests per capita than are conducted in Germany, France and Spain, we have over 2,000 beds that could be available across seven Nightingale hospitals and we will be able to go further if needed."
The PM continued: "If we put in the work together now, then we give ourselves the best possible chance of avoiding that outcome and avoiding further measures.
"I know some people will think we should give up and let the virus take its course, despite the huge loss of life that would potentially entail.
I have to say, I profoundly disagree.
"And I don’t think it’s what the British people want, I don’t think they want to throw in the sponge, they want to fight and defeat this virus and that is what we are going to do.
"I am absolutely confident that with ever increased testing, with better treatments and of course with the prospect of a vaccine, we will get through this."


birminghammail--2020-09-30--Boris Johnson warns of tougher coronavirus measures as UK hits critical moment

Boris Johnson has warned of even tougher coronavirus measures if Britain does not start winning its latest battle against the disease .
The country is at a `` critical moment '' in tackling Covid-19 , the Prime Minister said .
At today 's briefing from No 10 , England 's chief medical officer also addressed the nation and said hospital admissions and intensive care cases are `` heading the wrong way '' and that we have `` a long winter ahead of us . ''
The Prime Minister insisted that `` the best way forward - to protect the NHS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in school and the economy moving - is to follow the rules wherever we live . ''
Mr Johnson said : `` I want to thank everyone for the fantastic national effort that we are seeing , continuing to see .
`` And no matter how impatient we may be , no matter how fed up we may become , there is only one way of doing this - and that ’ s by showing a collective forbearance , common sense and willingness to make sacrifices for the safety of others . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ updates at what was now a `` critical moment '' and warned : `` I have to be clear that if the evidence requires it , we will not hesitate to take further measures that would , I 'm afraid , be more costly than the ones we put into effect now .
`` But if we put in the work together now , then we give ourselves the best possible chance of avoiding that outcome and avoiding further measures .
`` I know that some people will think we should give up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , despite the huge loss of life that would potentially entail .
`` I have to say , I profoundly disagree and I don ’ t think it ’ s what the British people want , I don ’ t think they want to throw in the sponge , they want to fight and defeat this virus , and that is we ’ re going to do . ''
The Prime Minister said a continuing rise in cases and deaths would mean the NHS being unable to carry out its normal services .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ fight Covid , it ’ s vital people get all the treatment they need for other conditions but it must be clear that if the NHS were to be overwhelmed by Covid , then no one could get any such care .
That ’ s why we must bear down on this virus now , so that we never reach that point .
`` And I am absolutely confident that with ever increased testing , with better treatments and of course with the prospect of a vaccine , we will get through this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prepared to tackle the second wave it is now experiencing .
He said : `` I wish I could tell you tonight that the impact of this package [ of measures ] has already begun to appear but it will take time to feed through .
`` Yesterday we saw the biggest rise in daily cases since the pandemic began , today a further 7,108 .
We ’ ve also had a tragic increase in the number of daily deaths , with 71 yesterday and again today .
`` These figures show why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to stick to it together and we should stick to it with confidence because there are many ways in which we are far better prepared than we were in March .
`` We are on track to hit our target of being able to conduct 500,000 tests a day by the end of October .
We are already exceeding the number of tests per capita than are conducted in Germany , France and Spain , we have over 2,000 beds that could be available across seven Nightingale hospitals and we will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty said the number of people in hospital was rising , particularly in hotspots , although the figures remained at a much lower level than the beginning of April .
`` We are pointing out that the direction of travel for both hospitals and intensive care is going in the wrong direction , particularly in these areas that have seen rapid increases in cases , '' he said .
In a stark warning , Prof Whitty added : `` We have got a long winter ahead of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a further 7,108 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK , slightly down on the 7,143 reported on Tuesday .
Check the latest coronavirus data for your area by typing your postcode into the box below : The Government also said a further 71 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Wednesday .
This brings the UK total to 42,143 .
Separate figures published by the UK 's statistics agencies show there have now been nearly 57,900 deaths registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there were 312 Covid-19 patients in mechanical ventilator beds as of Tuesday , and 2,252 Covid-19 patients currently in hospital , as reported on Monday .
Prof Whitty said the `` small number of deaths now '' compared with the height of the outbreak `` should n't reassure us that we wo n't be , in relatively short order , in quite difficult places - certainly in the regions where we are seeing significant growth at the moment , where pressure on the NHS could happen sooner rather than later if we ca @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quite fast . ''

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Boris Johnson has warned of even tougher coronavirus measures if Britain does not start winning its latest battle against the disease.
The country is at a "critical moment" in tackling Covid-19, the Prime Minister said.
At today's briefing from No 10, England's chief medical officer also addressed the nation and said hospital admissions and intensive care cases are "heading the wrong way" and that we have "a long winter ahead of us."
The Prime Minister insisted that "the best way forward - to protect the NHS, save lives, keep our children in school and the economy moving - is to follow the rules wherever we live."
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Mr Johnson said: "I want to thank everyone for the fantastic national effort that we are seeing, continuing to see.
"And no matter how impatient we may be, no matter how fed up we may become, there is only one way of doing this - and that’s by showing a collective forbearance, common sense and willingness to make sacrifices for the safety of others."
He said he would be providing further updates at what was now a "critical moment" and warned: "I have to be clear that if the evidence requires it, we will not hesitate to take further measures that would, I'm afraid, be more costly than the ones we put into effect now.
"But if we put in the work together now, then we give ourselves the best possible chance of avoiding that outcome and avoiding further measures.
"I know that some people will think we should give up and let the virus take its course, despite the huge loss of life that would potentially entail.
"I have to say, I profoundly disagree and I don’t think it’s what the British people want, I don’t think they want to throw in the sponge, they want to fight and defeat this virus, and that is we’re going to do."
The Prime Minister said a continuing rise in cases and deaths would mean the NHS being unable to carry out its normal services.
He explained: "Even as we fight Covid, it’s vital people get all the treatment they need for other conditions but it must be clear that if the NHS were to be overwhelmed by Covid, then no one could get any such care. That’s why we must bear down on this virus now, so that we never reach that point.
"And I am absolutely confident that with ever increased testing, with better treatments and of course with the prospect of a vaccine, we will get through this."
He said Britain was better prepared to tackle the second wave it is now experiencing.
He said: "I wish I could tell you tonight that the impact of this package [of measures] has already begun to appear but it will take time to feed through.
"Yesterday we saw the biggest rise in daily cases since the pandemic began, today a further 7,108. We’ve also had a tragic increase in the number of daily deaths, with 71 yesterday and again today.
"These figures show why our plan is so essential. We have to stick to it together and we should stick to it with confidence because there are many ways in which we are far better prepared than we were in March.
"We are on track to hit our target of being able to conduct 500,000 tests a day by the end of October. We are already exceeding the number of tests per capita than are conducted in Germany, France and Spain, we have over 2,000 beds that could be available across seven Nightingale hospitals and we will be able to go further if needed."
Chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty said the number of people in hospital was rising, particularly in hotspots, although the figures remained at a much lower level than the beginning of April.
"We are pointing out that the direction of travel for both hospitals and intensive care is going in the wrong direction, particularly in these areas that have seen rapid increases in cases," he said.
In a stark warning, Prof Whitty added: "We have got a long winter ahead of us".
The latest figures showed a further 7,108 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK, slightly down on the 7,143 reported on Tuesday.
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The Government also said a further 71 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Wednesday. This brings the UK total to 42,143.
Separate figures published by the UK's statistics agencies show there have now been nearly 57,900 deaths registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate.
The Government said there were 312 Covid-19 patients in mechanical ventilator beds as of Tuesday, and 2,252 Covid-19 patients currently in hospital, as reported on Monday.
Prof Whitty said the "small number of deaths now" compared with the height of the outbreak "shouldn't reassure us that we won't be, in relatively short order, in quite difficult places - certainly in the regions where we are seeing significant growth at the moment, where pressure on the NHS could happen sooner rather than later if we can't get on top of it really quite fast."


birminghammail--2020-09-30--Krovinovic, Ivanovic & Gallagher: How Albion could set up at Southampton

West Brom travel south to St Mary ’ s Stadium this weekend as their Premier League campaign continues at the home of Southampton .
The Albion squad that heads to the south coast in time for the midday kick-off on Sunday is likely to be boosted by a number of new or returning faces as Slaven Bilic seeks to guide Albion to their first victory back in the top flight , having been denied such a result despite their best efforts against Chelsea .
The latest new signing - of sorts - is Filip Krovinovic , who is back for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bilic ’ s midfield options .
How are Albion looking ahead of the weekend , and how might they line up ?
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It is always up-to-date with the latest news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Store and App Store It remains to be seen whether Krovinovic or Branislav Ivanovic will be ready to go straight into the starting XI for Albion at Southampton , but both are expected to travel this weekend .
Conor Gallagher too is all ready to make his league debut for the club , while Ahmed Hegazi is back in full training .
Beyond that , Kieran Gibbs is the only certain absentee - he serves the final game of his three-match ban .
Charlie Austin , Kenneth Zohore and Kamil Grosicki would appear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , based on their nominal involvement in the campaign thus far .
Bilic has opted for a three-man defence , which has quickly become five when Albion haven ’ t had the ball , in the club ’ s first three fixtures back in the top flight .
He explained , when prompted at the beginning of the season , that it was how he felt Albion gave themselves the best opportunity to take points off opponents with the options he had at his disposal .
Since , there has been a cluster @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expected to feature in the starting line-up in the coming weeks and months .
Having Krovinovic and Gallagher available could mean that Bilic decides to switch to a three-man midfield ; the current system , in its infancy , has shown signs of promise but they ’ ve ultimately conceded 11 goals in three matches .
The midfielder impressed against Brentford in the cup .
He ’ s raring to go , and can bring qualities on and off the ball to the starting line-up that Albion are crying out for right now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relentless , is effective in the press and is intelligent with the ball at his feet .
Southampton will likely go with holder Oriol Romeu and James Ward-Prowse in the supply role , so packing the midfield and winning that battle with Gallagher ’ s bite and stamina will be a tempting option to Bilic .
A man who knows his ‘ new ’ teammates particularly well , Krovinovic proved to be a very useful outlet for Bilic last term .
He was able to employ in more than one role , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to great effect after Christmas when he dropped deeper and , with Jake Livermore , got about opposing Championship midfields , with Romaine Sawyers the deepest of the three .
Krovinovic is a good ball carrier and he has the ability to operate in those tight areas at the front of the pitch .
The big Serb displayed such qualities in his hour against Brentford that explained fully why Bilic had not hesitated to bring him to the club when he heard that Ivanovic was free .
At 36 , some might be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yard of pace he showed at Chelsea , but he ’ ll be filling a different role entirely at The Hawthorns .
He looked comfortable in a back two , and would be a valuable experienced voice alongside Dara O ’ Shea or Semi Ajayi .
The front three pick themselves , as does Sam Johnstone in goal .
How the defence is shaped will have a direct effect on how the midfield lines up .
If Bilic does opt for a back four , Ivanovic would likely line up alongside last season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ Shea could still be involved at right-back over Darnell Furlong , as per the end of last term - Furlong is one such player who has benefitted from the 3-4-3 system .
Conor Townsend will feature at left back or left wing-back , though despite the conceding of three second half goals Furlong and Kyle Bartley both performed well enough for vast periods .

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West Brom travel south to St Mary’s Stadium this weekend as their Premier League campaign continues at the home of Southampton.
The Albion squad that heads to the south coast in time for the midday kick-off on Sunday is likely to be boosted by a number of new or returning faces as Slaven Bilic seeks to guide Albion to their first victory back in the top flight, having been denied such a result despite their best efforts against Chelsea.
The latest new signing - of sorts - is Filip Krovinovic, who is back for a second loan spell and will boost Bilic’s midfield options.
How are Albion looking ahead of the weekend, and how might they line up?
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It remains to be seen whether Krovinovic or Branislav Ivanovic will be ready to go straight into the starting XI for Albion at Southampton, but both are expected to travel this weekend.
Conor Gallagher too is all ready to make his league debut for the club, while Ahmed Hegazi is back in full training.
Beyond that, Kieran Gibbs is the only certain absentee - he serves the final game of his three-match ban.
Charlie Austin, Kenneth Zohore and Kamil Grosicki would appear to have little future at the club, based on their nominal involvement in the campaign thus far.
The formation
Bilic has opted for a three-man defence, which has quickly become five when Albion haven’t had the ball, in the club’s first three fixtures back in the top flight.
He explained, when prompted at the beginning of the season, that it was how he felt Albion gave themselves the best opportunity to take points off opponents with the options he had at his disposal.
Since, there has been a cluster of arrivals which includes players who are expected to feature in the starting line-up in the coming weeks and months.
Having Krovinovic and Gallagher available could mean that Bilic decides to switch to a three-man midfield; the current system, in its infancy, has shown signs of promise but they’ve ultimately conceded 11 goals in three matches.
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Conor Gallagher
The midfielder impressed against Brentford in the cup. He’s raring to go, and can bring qualities on and off the ball to the starting line-up that Albion are crying out for right now.
Gallagher, who is energetic and relentless, is effective in the press and is intelligent with the ball at his feet.
Southampton will likely go with holder Oriol Romeu and James Ward-Prowse in the supply role, so packing the midfield and winning that battle with Gallagher’s bite and stamina will be a tempting option to Bilic.
Filip Krovinovic
A man who knows his ‘new’ teammates particularly well, Krovinovic proved to be a very useful outlet for Bilic last term. He was able to employ in more than one role, and the Croatian adapted accordingly.
That was to great effect after Christmas when he dropped deeper and, with Jake Livermore, got about opposing Championship midfields, with Romaine Sawyers the deepest of the three.
Krovinovic is a good ball carrier and he has the ability to operate in those tight areas at the front of the pitch.
Branislav Ivanovic
The big Serb displayed such qualities in his hour against Brentford that explained fully why Bilic had not hesitated to bring him to the club when he heard that Ivanovic was free.
At 36, some might be concerned that he no longer possesses that yard of pace he showed at Chelsea, but he’ll be filling a different role entirely at The Hawthorns.
He looked comfortable in a back two, and would be a valuable experienced voice alongside Dara O’Shea or Semi Ajayi.
The big calls
The front three pick themselves, as does Sam Johnstone in goal. How the defence is shaped will have a direct effect on how the midfield lines up.
If Bilic does opt for a back four, Ivanovic would likely line up alongside last season’s constant, Ajayi. O’Shea could still be involved at right-back over Darnell Furlong, as per the end of last term - Furlong is one such player who has benefitted from the 3-4-3 system.
Conor Townsend will feature at left back or left wing-back, though despite the conceding of three second half goals Furlong and Kyle Bartley both performed well enough for vast periods.


birminghammail--2020-09-30--Seven big announcements from Boris Johnson's coronavirus press conference

The country is at a `` critical moment '' in the battle with coronavirus , Boris Johnson said as England 's chief medical officer warned hospital admissions and intensive care cases are `` heading the wrong way '' .
The Prime Minister used a Downing Street press conference to urge people to follow rules aimed at curbing the spread of the virus and demonstrate `` forbearance , common sense and a willingness to make sacrifices for the safety of others '' .
He warned that if the evidence required it `` we will not hesitate to take further measures '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ones we have put into effect now '' .
Chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty said the number of people in hospital was rising , particularly in hotspots , although the figures remained at a much lower level than the beginning of April .
In a stark warning , Prof Whitty added : `` We have got a long winter ahead of us '' .
The latest figures showed a further 7,108 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK , slightly down on the 7,143 reported on Tuesday .
The Government also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Wednesday .
This brings the UK total to 42,143 .
Separate figures published by the UK 's statistics agencies show there have now been nearly 57,900 deaths registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate .
Johnson has said the latest increase in coronavirus cases showed why the Government had been forced to bring in new restrictions .
The Prime Minister told a Downing Street news conference the country was at a `` critical moment '' and that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new measures if required .
`` If we put in the work together now then we give ourselves the best possible chance of avoiding that outcome and avoiding further measures , '' he said .
`` I know some people will think we should give up and let the virus take its course despite the huge loss of life that would potentially entail .
`` I have to say I profoundly disagree .
I do n't think that is what the British people want .
I do n't think they want to throw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fight and defeat this virus and that is what we are going to do . ''
Boris Johnson has said he is confident Britain will get through the latest outbreak of the coronavirus .
`` I am absolutely confident that with better treatments and with the prospect of a vaccine we will get through this , '' he told a No 10 news conference .
`` Let 's follow the rules , wash our hands , cover our faces , observe social-distancing , download the app , and together we will fight back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and save more lives . ''
The Prime Minister said the country was `` entirely dependent '' on the public 's collective action in `` driving down the virus '' , when asked by the BBC 's Laura Kuenssberg for his `` honest assessment '' on whether further , nationwide , restrictions were on the way .
Mr Johnson , citing a package of recent measures , restrictions and enforcements - including the so-called rule-of-six limit on socialising - said : `` The answer is , I 'm afraid , entirely dependent on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ driving down the virus .
We know we can do it because we did it before , in March and April .
`` What we hope is that if people obey the guidance - fulfil the guidance - in the way they can and the way they have in the past , we will get the spread ( of the virus ) down again . ''
`` The strategy is to do that while keeping the economy open - the vast bulk of the economy open - and keeping young people in education @ @ @ @ @ @ @ priorities , '' said the PM .
`` I 'm confident we can do it together if we follow the guidance .
But our success will have to be judged in the days and week ahead .
`` It is still too early to tell whether that package of measures will be successful . ''
The UK 's chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance added : `` Things are definitely heading in the wrong direction . ''
Johnson has said the way the virus is spreading may be different now to the way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are seeing some very clear local peaks , '' he told a No 10 news conference .
`` It may be that this is a more localised phenomenon this time in which case all the more reason for us to concentrate on these local solutions as well as these national solutions . ''
Professor Chris Whitty said that although the virus was not doubling as quickly as it was in March , the numbers could pick up again quickly .
`` This small number of deaths now should n't reassure us that we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order , in quite difficult places , certainly in the regions where we are seeing significant growth at the moment . ''
Mr Johnson said : `` It is absolutely crucial that we stop the spread of this disease .
`` Wear a mask on transport in the way that is recommended .
`` And , bear in mind that the fines are now very considerable and they will be imposed . ''
Johnson said `` common sense '' about following the rules is needed as he told individuals to check the internet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` People will pick up on various discrepancies or complications , complexities that have arisen as a result of this local approach .
`` The best thing I can tell you is that everybody in the North East or elsewhere , in Merseyside , the Midlands , everywhere there are local restrictions , get on the websites , look at precisely what you 're supposed to do .
`` So much of this is about common sense and about following the basics of the guidance and just restricting the possibility of transmission @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from somebody else to you . ''

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The country is at a "critical moment" in the battle with coronavirus, Boris Johnson said as England's chief medical officer warned hospital admissions and intensive care cases are "heading the wrong way".
The Prime Minister used a Downing Street press conference to urge people to follow rules aimed at curbing the spread of the virus and demonstrate "forbearance, common sense and a willingness to make sacrifices for the safety of others".
He warned that if the evidence required it "we will not hesitate to take further measures" that would "be more costly than the ones we have put into effect now".
Chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty said the number of people in hospital was rising, particularly in hotspots, although the figures remained at a much lower level than the beginning of April.
In a stark warning, Prof Whitty added: "We have got a long winter ahead of us".
The latest figures showed a further 7,108 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK, slightly down on the 7,143 reported on Tuesday.
(Image: Pippa Fowles / No10 Downing Street)
The Government also said a further 71 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Wednesday. This brings the UK total to 42,143.
Separate figures published by the UK's statistics agencies show there have now been nearly 57,900 deaths registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate.
'Critical moment'
Johnson has said the latest increase in coronavirus cases showed why the Government had been forced to bring in new restrictions.
The Prime Minister told a Downing Street news conference the country was at a "critical moment" and that he would not hesitate to a bring in new measures if required.
"If we put in the work together now then we give ourselves the best possible chance of avoiding that outcome and avoiding further measures," he said.
"I know some people will think we should give up and let the virus take its course despite the huge loss of life that would potentially entail.
"I have to say I profoundly disagree. I don't think that is what the British people want. I don't think they want to throw in the sponge. They want to fight and defeat this virus and that is what we are going to do."
Confident measures will work
Boris Johnson has said he is confident Britain will get through the latest outbreak of the coronavirus.
"I am absolutely confident that with better treatments and with the prospect of a vaccine we will get through this," he told a No 10 news conference.
"Let's follow the rules, wash our hands, cover our faces, observe social-distancing, download the app, and together we will fight back against this virus, protect the NHS and save more lives."
Need public co-operation
The Prime Minister said the country was "entirely dependent" on the public's collective action in "driving down the virus", when asked by the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg for his "honest assessment" on whether further, nationwide, restrictions were on the way.
Mr Johnson, citing a package of recent measures, restrictions and enforcements - including the so-called rule-of-six limit on socialising - said: "The answer is, I'm afraid, entirely dependent on how effective we are now in collectively driving down the virus. We know we can do it because we did it before, in March and April.
"What we hope is that if people obey the guidance - fulfil the guidance - in the way they can and the way they have in the past, we will get the spread (of the virus) down again."
No national lockdown - yet
"The strategy is to do that while keeping the economy open - the vast bulk of the economy open - and keeping young people in education. Those have to be absolutely crucial priorities," said the PM.
"I'm confident we can do it together if we follow the guidance. But our success will have to be judged in the days and week ahead.
"It is still too early to tell whether that package of measures will be successful."
The UK's chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance added: "Things are definitely heading in the wrong direction."
Virus spreading differently
Johnson has said the way the virus is spreading may be different now to the way it was in March.
"We are seeing some very clear local peaks," he told a No 10 news conference.
"It may be that this is a more localised phenomenon this time in which case all the more reason for us to concentrate on these local solutions as well as these national solutions."
Professor Chris Whitty said that although the virus was not doubling as quickly as it was in March, the numbers could pick up again quickly.
"This small number of deaths now shouldn't reassure us that we won't be, in relatively short order, in quite difficult places, certainly in the regions where we are seeing significant growth at the moment."
Threat of fines
Mr Johnson said: "It is absolutely crucial that we stop the spread of this disease.
"Wear a mask on transport in the way that is recommended.
"And, bear in mind that the fines are now very considerable and they will be imposed."
Common sense
Johnson said "common sense" about following the rules is needed as he told individuals to check the internet for the applicable restrictions.
He said: "People will pick up on various discrepancies or complications, complexities that have arisen as a result of this local approach.
"The best thing I can tell you is that everybody in the North East or elsewhere, in Merseyside, the Midlands, everywhere there are local restrictions, get on the websites, look at precisely what you're supposed to do.
"So much of this is about common sense and about following the basics of the guidance and just restricting the possibility of transmission from yourself to somebody else, or from somebody else to you."


birminghammail--2020-09-30--Cop who slapped female officer's bum' given written warning

A detective inspector has been given a final written warning after slapping a female police officer on the bottom while calling her a `` naughty girl '' for making a cup of tea .
Detective Inspector Matt Banks was accused of hitting the detective constable at Kent Police headquarters on January 3 this year .
A misconduct panel was told Mr Banks had made a round of tea and unintentionally missed the officer , referred to as DC , out .
DC was making her own cup of tea at the office kitchenette after exchanging jokes with Mr Banks about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Banks then walked over and slapped DC on the bottom , telling her words to the effect of `` just leave it , you naughty girl , I 'll do it '' .
Aaron Rathmell , representing Kent Police , said : `` We recognise DI Banks did not set out intending to harm the female DC .
`` He started from a jovial sentiment , offering to make tea and then crossing a line , but it was a very clear line that he crossed and the harm and the upset @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accepted misconduct but said he had accidentally hit DC and denied the use of the word `` naughty '' , telling the panel he said `` cheeky '' instead .
On Wednesday , the panel found Mr Banks slapped DC and said both naughty and cheeky , amounting to gross misconduct .
They rejected Mr Banks ' argument it was a `` swiping motion '' as a signal to move out of the way from the kitchenette so he could make the tea himself .
Mr Banks denied that , but was found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reporting his actions , telling her `` what I did did n't happen '' .
The panel `` very narrowly concluded '' to give Mr Banks a final written warning .
Chair Claire Harrington said : `` This did not treat DC , a woman , fairly and with respect .
The panel finds that DI Banks would not have acted in this way towards a male colleague .
`` His conduct towards the DC was sexist and he used a belittling and sexist comment when hitting her on an intimate part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ representing Mr Banks , said the incident was `` extraordinarily out of character '' for the highly commended officer .
He said : `` It was a one-off in the truest sense of the word .
In 23 years of service , a single brief incident occurring on January 3 , 2020 . ''
He told the panel Mr Banks was experiencing jubilance and fatigue following a breakthrough in a murder investigation while also coping with difficult personal circumstances as his father was seriously ill. Mr Yeo added : `` Not only was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be a one-off , ie : it will never ever recur , because it was so extraordinarily out of character . ''
He highlighted an `` unusually strong '' set of character references for Mr Banks as well as seven commendations from judges and senior police officers .
`` Were the panel to dismiss this officer , the Kent constabulary would be losing an officer of the utmost ability , experience and good conduct , '' Mr Yeo continued .
Handing down the panel 's findings , Miss Harrington said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ... we have very narrowly concluded that the appropriate sanction is that of a final written warning . ''
She added : `` We do however emphasise that DI Banks should be under no doubt as to how seriously this panel considered his misconduct and how far below the standards of the office of DI he fell when he acted in the way we have found on the 3rd of January 2020 .
`` The police service has no place for such behaviour and we hope we have made that clear in our @ @ @

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A detective inspector has been given a final written warning after slapping a female police officer on the bottom while calling her a "naughty girl" for making a cup of tea.
Detective Inspector Matt Banks was accused of hitting the detective constable at Kent Police headquarters on January 3 this year.
A misconduct panel was told Mr Banks had made a round of tea and unintentionally missed the officer, referred to as DC, out.
DC was making her own cup of tea at the office kitchenette after exchanging jokes with Mr Banks about being left out.
The panel found Mr Banks then walked over and slapped DC on the bottom, telling her words to the effect of "just leave it, you naughty girl, I'll do it".
Aaron Rathmell, representing Kent Police, said: "We recognise DI Banks did not set out intending to harm the female DC.
"He started from a jovial sentiment, offering to make tea and then crossing a line, but it was a very clear line that he crossed and the harm and the upset was reasonably foreseeable."
Mr Banks accepted misconduct but said he had accidentally hit DC and denied the use of the word "naughty", telling the panel he said "cheeky" instead.
On Wednesday, the panel found Mr Banks slapped DC and said both naughty and cheeky, amounting to gross misconduct.
They rejected Mr Banks' argument it was a "swiping motion" as a signal to move out of the way from the kitchenette so he could make the tea himself.
Mr Banks denied that, but was found to have tried to discourage DC from reporting his actions, telling her "what I did didn't happen".
The panel "very narrowly concluded" to give Mr Banks a final written warning.
Chair Claire Harrington said: "This did not treat DC, a woman, fairly and with respect. The panel finds that DI Banks would not have acted in this way towards a male colleague.
"His conduct towards the DC was sexist and he used a belittling and sexist comment when hitting her on an intimate part of her body."
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Nick Yeo, representing Mr Banks, said the incident was "extraordinarily out of character" for the highly commended officer.
He said: "It was a one-off in the truest sense of the word. In 23 years of service, a single brief incident occurring on January 3, 2020."
He told the panel Mr Banks was experiencing jubilance and fatigue following a breakthrough in a murder investigation while also coping with difficult personal circumstances as his father was seriously ill.
Mr Yeo added: "Not only was this a one-off but it will continue to be a one-off, ie: it will never ever recur, because it was so extraordinarily out of character."
He highlighted an "unusually strong" set of character references for Mr Banks as well as seven commendations from judges and senior police officers.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"Were the panel to dismiss this officer, the Kent constabulary would be losing an officer of the utmost ability, experience and good conduct," Mr Yeo continued.
Handing down the panel's findings, Miss Harrington said: "Having considered carefully all of the circumstances... we have very narrowly concluded that the appropriate sanction is that of a final written warning."
She added: "We do however emphasise that DI Banks should be under no doubt as to how seriously this panel considered his misconduct and how far below the standards of the office of DI he fell when he acted in the way we have found on the 3rd of January 2020.
"The police service has no place for such behaviour and we hope we have made that clear in our findings."


birminghammail--2020-09-30--'Fantastic news!' - Wolves fans react as Nuno hands Conor Coady new deal

Wolverhampton Wanderers fans have been reacting to today 's announcement of a new contract for captain Conor Coady .
Coady has signed a new deal with Nuno Espirito Santo 's side that will keep him until 2025 at least .
The England international , who made his Three Lions bow earlier this month , last signed an extension with the club last year and his deal was due to be up in 2023 .
Coady 's new deal is a reward for his consistent performers as Wolves continue their ascent under Nuno .
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Wolverhampton Wanderers fans have been reacting to today's announcement of a new contract for captain Conor Coady.
Coady has signed a new deal with Nuno Espirito Santo 's side that will keep him until 2025 at least.
The England international, who made his Three Lions bow earlier this month, last signed an extension with the club last year and his deal was due to be up in 2023.
Coady 's new deal is a reward for his consistent performers as Wolves continue their ascent under Nuno.
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Coady, who has played every minute of Wolves' 2020-21 campaign so far, completed all-but two of his side's matches last season and has featured in every Premier League game since promotion in 2018.
The former Liverpool man was transformed into a centre-back under Nuno, where he has flourished.
And Wolves fans have been giving their reaction to the news.
"Congratulations, full deserved and proud you are captain of Wolves," one fan said.
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"Nothing but admiration for the guy," said another. He’s got his head down, worked hard and is now reaping the rewards."
A third fan said: "Congratulations Conor.
"Great ambassador for the club and a great leader," said another.
"Fantastic news!" a fifth fan added while another said: "Great captain and leader."


birminghammail--2020-09-30--Rapid Covid-19 growth in West Midlands revealed at PM briefing

The rapid growth of coronavirus in the West Midlands has gone on show in the Prime Minister 's briefing today .
Boris Johnson 's press conference has been aired on BBC , ITV and Sky this evening , with the public warned about rising coronavirus levels .
The Prime Minister pledged to get students home , but also said people needed to act to protect the public .
He said : `` This remains a national threat and a national challenge and we all have to fight it . ''
However , slides presented at the briefing revealed the impact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be seen below .
BirminghamLive revealed earlier today how coronavirus was on the rise across the region .
Only a handful of areas - Lichfield and Tamworth among them - have seen a positive change .
Meanwhile .
Birmingham and Sandwell are struggling with infection rates of more than 100 per 100,000 people .
In Birmingham , the rate of cases is nearing 150 cases per 100,000 people , with rises elsewhere too - including each lockdown area of the West Midlands .
Liverpool has a rate above 256 cases per 100k now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country as the number of cases threatens to grow exponentially .

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The rapid growth of coronavirus in the West Midlands has gone on show in the Prime Minister's briefing today.
Boris Johnson's press conference has been aired on BBC, ITV and Sky this evening, with the public warned about rising coronavirus levels.
The Prime Minister pledged to get students home, but also said people needed to act to protect the public.
He said: "This remains a national threat and a national challenge and we all have to fight it."
However, slides presented at the briefing revealed the impact in the West Midlands. They can be seen below.
BirminghamLive revealed earlier today how coronavirus was on the rise across the region.
Only a handful of areas - Lichfield and Tamworth among them - have seen a positive change.
Meanwhile. Birmingham and Sandwell are struggling with infection rates of more than 100 per 100,000 people.
In Birmingham, the rate of cases is nearing 150 cases per 100,000 people, with rises elsewhere too - including each lockdown area of the West Midlands.
Liverpool has a rate above 256 cases per 100k now, making it third highest in the country as the number of cases threatens to grow exponentially.
Rising:
Birmingham 138.6 (1582), 107.9 (1232)
Sandwell 106.3 (349), 81.6 (268)
Solihull 79.0 (171), 67.9 (147)
Wolverhampton 74.4 (196), 55.4 (146)
Walsall 72.2 (206), 59.5 (170)
Coventry 70.0 (260), 46.8 (174)
Dudley 51.6 (166), 35.4 (114)
Wyre Forest 49.4 (50), 30.6 (31)
South Staffordshire 48.9 (55), 34.7 (39)
Redditch 46.9 (40), 14.1 (12)
Nuneaton and Bedworth 44.7 (58), 36.2 (47)
Stoke-on-Trent 40.2 (103), 35.5 (91)
Stafford 40.1 (55), 35.0 (48)
Bromsgrove 36.0 (36), 22.0 (22)
Warwick 32.0 (46), 18.8 (27)
Telford and Wrekin 31.7 (57), 17.8 (32)
Shropshire 30.0 (97), 18.6 (60)
East Staffordshire 29.2 (35), 25.1 (30)
Malvern Hills 29.2 (23), 16.5 (13)
Wychavon 27.0 (35), 12.4 (16)


birminghammail--2020-09-30--College confirms Covid-19 case

College confirms Covid-19 case

The academy in Birds Bush Road , Belgrave says one of its pupils has a positive test for the virus and is self isolating along with other 'close contacts ' .
A spokesperson for Tamworth Enterprise College said : “ We can confirm that a student at the academy has tested positive for COVID-19 .
“ In line with the Department for Education and Public Health England ’ s guidance , all close contacts of the child are now self-isolating and return to school on October 14 , 2020 .
`` A deep clean of the zone and classrooms that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also taking place as a further precautionary measure .
“ In the meantime , we will revert to providing virtual learning for all affected pupils whilst they are at home , so that they can continue their learning if they feel well enough to do so .
“ The safety of our pupils and staff is our number one priority and we have written to parents to inform them and to reassure them of our processes and practices.
” It comes after we reported yesterday how Rawlett School , the first in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , had a third and fourth case with two pupils testing positive .
Others in the town include Landau Forte QEMS , Flax Hill , Birds Bush , Amington Heath and Heathfields , as well as the nearby Polesworth School .

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Tamworth's Enterprise College has a confirmed case of Covid-19.
The academy in Birds Bush Road, Belgrave says one of its pupils has a positive test for the virus and is self isolating along with other 'close contacts'.
A spokesperson for Tamworth Enterprise College said: “We can confirm that a student at the academy has tested positive for COVID-19.
“In line with the Department for Education and Public Health England’s guidance, all close contacts of the child are now self-isolating and return to school on October 14, 2020.
"A deep clean of the zone and classrooms that the group has been based in, is also taking place as a further precautionary measure.
“In the meantime, we will revert to providing virtual learning for all affected pupils whilst they are at home, so that they can continue their learning if they feel well enough to do so.
“The safety of our pupils and staff is our number one priority and we have written to parents to inform them and to reassure them of our processes and practices.”
It comes after we reported yesterday how Rawlett School, the first in the town to record a positive case, had a third and fourth case with two pupils testing positive.
Others in the town include Landau Forte QEMS, Flax Hill, Birds Bush, Amington Heath and Heathfields, as well as the nearby Polesworth School.


birminghammail--2020-09-30--City school confirms 'serious incident' involving pupil

A pupil has been involved in a 'serious incident ' at a Birmingham school - a headteacher has confirmed .
The headteacher of the Kings Heath school confirmed an incident had taken place , and that all students were kept safe at all times .
The exact nature of what happened is unclear , but a letter reassured parents that 'no one was hurt ' and the situation was dealt with in a 'safe and calm way ' .
In the letter , headteacher Dr James Coughlan wrote : `` Today the school dealt with a serious incident involving a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a result of the incident and students were kept safe at all times .
`` Please be reassured that the incident has been dealt with in a safe and calm way , prioritising the safety of our young people . ''
The statement also said students `` have been spoken to and further reassured '' .
`` The school acted quickly and decisively in dealing with this incident on the advice of the Local Authority and all relevant agencies , '' Dr Coughlan added .
The letter then directs any one with questions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the headteacher .

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A pupil has been involved in a 'serious incident' at a Birmingham school - a headteacher has confirmed.
The incident happened today - September 30 - at Bishop Challoner Catholic College.
The headteacher of the Kings Heath school confirmed an incident had taken place, and that all students were kept safe at all times.
The exact nature of what happened is unclear, but a letter reassured parents that 'no one was hurt' and the situation was dealt with in a 'safe and calm way'.
In the letter, headteacher Dr James Coughlan wrote: "Today the school dealt with a serious incident involving a pupil. No one was hurt as a result of the incident and students were kept safe at all times.
"Please be reassured that the incident has been dealt with in a safe and calm way, prioritising the safety of our young people."
The statement also said students "have been spoken to and further reassured".
"The school acted quickly and decisively in dealing with this incident on the advice of the Local Authority and all relevant agencies," Dr Coughlan added.
The letter then directs any one with questions in relation to the incident to contact the headteacher.


birminghammail--2020-09-30--Amazon Prime members in Birmingham can now get Morrisons shopping delivered free

If you 're struggling to get a food delivery slot with your usual supermarket , there 's now another option .
Amazon has announced that people in and around Birmingham can now get groceries delivered free with their Prime membership .
It says Prime members in Birmingham and the surrounding areas will now be able to get free , fast grocery delivery from Morrisons and Amazon Fresh , on orders over £40 .
Amazon says deliveries will usually be as fast as the same day for orders placed before 9pm in most areas .
As well as free delivery in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area can now choose delivery in a one-hour window on all orders over £40 for a delivery fee of £3.99 .
David Potts , Morrisons Chief Executive , said : `` Morrisons on Amazon will build on our partnership with Amazon , making our good quality , great value food even more accessible through Amazon.co.uk and the Amazon app .
`` It will give more customers across Birmingham the option of receiving Morrisons groceries straight to their doorstep . ''
Prime members can find Morrisons products including everyday essentials along with its The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including bread freshly baked by Morrisons and hand-finished cream cakes from its cake shops .
The range includes handmade products from Morrisons butchers and fishmongers , as well as a selection of fruit and vegetables .
Orders from the Morrisons on Amazon store are hand-picked from local stores by dedicated Morrisons staff and delivered to customers by Amazon Flex Delivery Partners .
Russell Jones , of Amazon Fresh UK , said : `` We 've been delighted with the response so far and customers tell us they love the fast delivery and vast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ With delivery now free for Prime members , we ’ re delighted to bring Amazon Fresh to customers in Birmingham today and millions more by the end of the year . ''
All Amazon Fresh perishable products have a guaranteed minimum shelf life and , with Amazon ’ s Freshness Guarantee , customers can receive a refund if they are unhappy with the freshness of the products they receive .

If you're struggling to get a food delivery slot with your usual supermarket, there's now another option.
Amazon has announced that people in and around Birmingham can now get groceries delivered free with their Prime membership.
It says Prime members in Birmingham and the surrounding areas will now be able to get free, fast grocery delivery from Morrisons and Amazon Fresh, on orders over £40.
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Amazon says deliveries will usually be as fast as the same day for orders placed before 9pm in most areas.
As well as free delivery in two-hour windows, Prime members in the area can now choose delivery in a one-hour window on all orders over £40 for a delivery fee of £3.99.
David Potts, Morrisons Chief Executive, said: "Morrisons on Amazon will build on our partnership with Amazon, making our good quality, great value food even more accessible through Amazon.co.uk and the Amazon app.
"It will give more customers across Birmingham the option of receiving Morrisons groceries straight to their doorstep."
Prime members can find Morrisons products including everyday essentials along with its The Best range and Market Street selection, including bread freshly baked by Morrisons and hand-finished cream cakes from its cake shops.
The range includes handmade products from Morrisons butchers and fishmongers, as well as a selection of fruit and vegetables.
Orders from the Morrisons on Amazon store are hand-picked from local stores by dedicated Morrisons staff and delivered to customers by Amazon Flex Delivery Partners.
Russell Jones, of Amazon Fresh UK, said: "We've been delighted with the response so far and customers tell us they love the fast delivery and vast selection offered by Amazon Fresh.
"With delivery now free for Prime members, we’re delighted to bring Amazon Fresh to customers in Birmingham today and millions more by the end of the year."
All Amazon Fresh perishable products have a guaranteed minimum shelf life and, with Amazon’s Freshness Guarantee, customers can receive a refund if they are unhappy with the freshness of the products they receive.
For further information, visit amazon.co.uk/groceries


birminghammail--2020-09-30--Boris Johnson pledges to get university students home for Christmas

The Prime Minister has paid tribute to students facing tough times locked down in university halls - and pledged to get them home for Christmas .
Boris Johnson opened his press conference by paying tribute to those at university .
The normal freshers ' week has been scrapped for many as a result of the rising tide of Covid-19 .
But Mr Johnson said : `` I can assure everybody at university that there are plans to get students home safely for Christmas . ''
Earlier today , Matt Hancock condemned the actions of some students at Coventry University who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ party .
The party took place in a hall accommodating Coventry University students , with a clip showing the crowd dancing to a drill song in contravention of Covid-19 restrictions .
The revellers are shown holding up mobile phones , with several people jumping on tables as Digga D 's song 'Woi ' plays in the background .
A spokesman for Coventry University said : “ We are aware of an incident in a private accommodation block which was captured in a video that has been shared online .
“ We are deeply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and strongly condemn the blatant breaches of the rule of six and other guidelines as they risk the health of our students , colleagues and the communities in which we are located.
” Tory Marco Longhi ( Dudley North ) said : “ This virus clearly behaves according to how each and every one of us behaves and will he join me in condemning what we saw on the news this morning at Coventry University , where some students were behaving in a shameful way , up-close-and-personal partying ?
” Mr Hancock replied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Longhi ) makes are absolutely right .
The need for all of us , all of us , to exercise responsibility in a world where a virus can pass asymptomatically without anybody knowing that they have it is sadly a feature of life during this pandemic that I hope will be over sooner rather than later .

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The Prime Minister has paid tribute to students facing tough times locked down in university halls - and pledged to get them home for Christmas.
Boris Johnson opened his press conference by paying tribute to those at university.
The normal freshers' week has been scrapped for many as a result of the rising tide of Covid-19.
But Mr Johnson said: "I can assure everybody at university that there are plans to get students home safely for Christmas."
Earlier today, Matt Hancock condemned the actions of some students at Coventry University who flouted lockdown restrictions by attending a large party.
The party took place in a hall accommodating Coventry University students, with a clip showing the crowd dancing to a drill song in contravention of Covid-19 restrictions.
The revellers are shown holding up mobile phones, with several people jumping on tables as Digga D's song 'Woi' plays in the background.
A spokesman for Coventry University said: “We are aware of an incident in a private accommodation block which was captured in a video that has been shared online.
“We are deeply concerned by the scenes in the video and strongly condemn the blatant breaches of the rule of six and other guidelines as they risk the health of our students, colleagues and the communities in which we are located.”
Tory Marco Longhi (Dudley North) said: “This virus clearly behaves according to how each and every one of us behaves and will he join me in condemning what we saw on the news this morning at Coventry University, where some students were behaving in a shameful way, up-close-and-personal partying?”
Mr Hancock replied: “The comments that (Mr Longhi) makes are absolutely right. The need for all of us, all of us, to exercise responsibility in a world where a virus can pass asymptomatically without anybody knowing that they have it is sadly a feature of life during this pandemic that I hope will be over sooner rather than later.
“And so I agree with (Mr Longhi).”


birminghammail--2020-09-30--Cars banned from roads around six more Birmingham schools

Six more schools across Birmingham are to join a scheme that will see local streets closed to traffic when pupils are arriving and leaving .
As well as trying to make it `` easier and safer '' for children at both ends of the day , a Birmingham City Council statement said the aim was to improve local air quality by reducing traffic congestion in the area .
The first six schools to take part when the launch trial began a year ago in September , 2019 included : Phase two was launched this week to coincide with Bike to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ schools from different areas across the city .
Birmingham City Council said that the initial pilot had received `` extremely positive feedback '' with more than 80 % of residents saying they wanted it to continue .
Residents living on the streets affected have been issued with permits to access their properties .
There are also exemptions for blue badge holders , health visitors and emergency services .
Anyone else driving in the restricted zone at these times can be issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice charge of £50 .
Anderton Park Primary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thanks to repeated protests outside of its gates by mostly Muslim campaigners protesting about its LGBT+ equality messages .
Just before Christmas in 2019 , head teacher Sarah Hewitt-Clarkson was named TES magazine 's 'person of the year ' for standing up for equality in the face of anti-LGBT protest More schools are being considered for future extensions of the Car Free School Streets initiative .
The scheme is part of the Places for People programme within the Emergency Birmingham Transport Plan .
Key factors in choosing which schools can join the scheme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no through road access - so those on main roads or bus routes can not be included .
There should be a good local infrastructure to facilitate walking , cycling and safe crossing points as well as an availability of suitable 'Park and stride ' locations nearby .
Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment Cllr Waseem Zaffar said : “ Streets surrounding schools are places where we should be putting children and families first .
`` We want people to feel safer and healthier during school drop-off and pick-up times and encourage more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cycle to school when possible .
“ The Car Free School Streets pilot we did in 2019 proved incredibly popular , not only with children and their parents but with teachers and the wider community too .
`` I ’ m delighted to be rolling-out the pilot to six more schools , which will bring health and environmental benefits to more local communities in Birmingham.
” A scheme called Modeshift STARS provides all schools with a range of activities and initiatives to support safer , greener and healthier travel .
For more information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Streets page here or email connected @ birmingham.gov.uk

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Six more schools across Birmingham are to join a scheme that will see local streets closed to traffic when pupils are arriving and leaving.
As well as trying to make it "easier and safer" for children at both ends of the day, a Birmingham City Council statement said the aim was to improve local air quality by reducing traffic congestion in the area.
The first six schools to take part when the launch trial began a year ago in September, 2019 included:
Alston Primary (Heartlands)
Chilcote Primary (Hall Green South)
Cofton Primary (Longbridge & West Heath)
Featherstone Primary (Stockland Green)
Nelson Primary (Ladywood),
St Francis CE Primary (Bournville & Cotteridge)
Phase two was launched this week to coincide with Bike to School Week and will include six more schools from different areas across the city.
(Image: Nick Wilkinson / BirminghamLive)
Birmingham City Council said that the initial pilot had received "extremely positive feedback" with more than 80% of residents saying they wanted it to continue.
Residents living on the streets affected have been issued with permits to access their properties.
There are also exemptions for blue badge holders, health visitors and emergency services.
Anyone else driving in the restricted zone at these times can be issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice charge of £50.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
Schools joining the scheme for 2020-21
Anderton Park Primary School (Moseley)
Hillstone Primary School (Shard End)
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (Sutton Walmley & Minworth)
Somerville Primary School (Small Heath)
Woodthorpe Junior & Infant School (Brandwood & Kings Heath)
Wyndcliffe Primary School (Bordesley Green)
Anderton Park Primary School made national news headlines last year thanks to repeated protests outside of its gates by mostly Muslim campaigners protesting about its LGBT+ equality messages.
Just before Christmas in 2019, head teacher Sarah Hewitt-Clarkson was named TES magazine's 'person of the year' for standing up for equality in the face of anti-LGBT protest
More schools are being considered for future extensions of the Car Free School Streets initiative.
The scheme is part of the Places for People programme within the Emergency Birmingham Transport Plan.
Key factors in choosing which schools can join the scheme include those where there is little or no through road access - so those on main roads or bus routes cannot be included.
There should be a good local infrastructure to facilitate walking, cycling and safe crossing points as well as an availability of suitable 'Park and stride' locations nearby.
Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment Cllr Waseem Zaffar said: “Streets surrounding schools are places where we should be putting children and families first.
"We want people to feel safer and healthier during school drop-off and pick-up times and encourage more children and their parents to walk and cycle to school when possible.
“The Car Free School Streets pilot we did in 2019 proved incredibly popular, not only with children and their parents but with teachers and the wider community too.
"I’m delighted to be rolling-out the pilot to six more schools, which will bring health and environmental benefits to more local communities in Birmingham.”
A scheme called Modeshift STARS provides all schools with a range of activities and initiatives to support safer, greener and healthier travel.
For more information visit the council's Car Free School Streets page here or email connected@birmingham.gov.uk