birminghammail--2020-04-24--Woman covered up crime for machete thug who tried to chop off teen's head

A machete-wielding thug who attempted to murder a teenager by chopping off his head was helped by a woman , it has emerged .
The woman helped cover up the twisted thug 's crimes after the savage incident unfolded in Staffordshire .
Despitacle Charlotte Hanks destroyed vital evidence after she saw Adam Shaw savagely attack his 19-year-old victim Her cruel cover-up involved washing Shaw 's bloodstained clothes , allowing him to stay at her property , and even cleaning off blood in Shaw 's car .
StokeonTrentLive reports Hanks , 31 , failed to do a thorough job and forensic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vehicle and house .
Hanks , of Trentside Road , Norton , was this week jailed for 21 months at Stafford Crown Court after she admitted perverting the course of public justice .
Shaw , aged 34 , of Furlong Road , Tunstall , was jailed for 24 years after being convicted of attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon in public .
He used the fearsome weapon to cut off his victim 's fingertip and slice through the left side of his head , leaving a gaping wound and a large @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Prosecutor Talbir Singh said Hanks was with Shaw when he went to Mallorie Road , Norton , at 11pm on September 10 armed with a machete and set about his victim in the street .
She left in Shaw 's car .
Mr Singh said : `` The car went to the home of Shaw 's former partner and then drove to a home in Trentside Road , Norton .
`` Shaw was drenched in blood .
He had been injured and police were later to discover blood in the car and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injuries .
`` The next day police saw Hanks cleaning Shaw 's car parked outside her home .
`` When the police attended her home they found some blood in the entrance to the hallway .
There had been a cleaning up operation .
`` Mats in the car had been recently washed .
Some clothes had been washed .
A knife on the draining board appeared to have spots of blood on it .
A first aid box had been recently opened . ''
Hanks was arrested on September 14 .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in her house and in Shaw 's car but said her intention was not to hide evidence .
But Hanks , of Trentside Road , Norton , later pleaded guilty to perverting the course of public justice .
Barry White , mitigating , said Hanks 's efforts to cover up the crime were not sophisticated .
He said : “ There was still blood on the washing machine , in the car and in the house.
” He added she was vulnerable and , at the time , her judgement was affected by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alcohol and drugs .
Judge Jonathan Gosling said the offence was so serious it had to be met with an immediate jail sentence .
Judge Gosling said : `` Hanks washed Shaw 's clothes in her washing machine on their return to her house that night .
She attempted to clean up Shaw 's bloodstained car , including washing the floor mats .
`` Serious though that was , I do not accept , as the prosecution assert , that this was a comprehensive and thorough clean up , sufficient to remove any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The reality is that the clean up by Hanks was pretty crude , and far from thorough .
She left visible signs of Shaw ’ s blood on the gearstick , handbrake and steering wheel , as well as inside her house , including on the door of the washing machine .
`` What she did , however , seriously interfered with evidence vital to the enquiry .
`` I accept her claim that she was concerned not to draw attention to herself , and risk her involvement being discovered .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She deliberately destroyed evidence connected to an extremely serious offence , and her actions reduced the opportunity for the police to prove who had done it .
She knew that , and her motives are unimportant . ''
Speaking after the case , Detective Inspector Adrian Webb , of Staffordshire Police , said : “ We are glad justice has been served .
This is a lengthy sentence and we hope it serves as a warning we will not tolerate this behaviour and do whatever we can to bring offenders before the courts @ @

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A machete-wielding thug who attempted to murder a teenager by chopping off his head was helped by a woman, it has emerged.
The woman helped cover up the twisted thug's crimes after the savage incident unfolded in Staffordshire.
Charlotte Hanks destroyed vital evidence after she saw Adam Shaw savagely attack his 19-year-old victim.
Her cruel cover-up involved washing Shaw's bloodstained clothes, allowing him to stay at her property, and even cleaning off blood in Shaw's car.
StokeonTrentLive reports Hanks, 31, failed to do a thorough job and forensic officers discovered Shaw's blood in the vehicle and house.
Hanks, of Trentside Road, Norton, was this week jailed for 21 months at Stafford Crown Court after she admitted perverting the course of public justice.
Shaw, aged 34, of Furlong Road, Tunstall, was jailed for 24 years after being convicted of attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon in public.
He used the fearsome weapon to cut off his victim's fingertip and slice through the left side of his head, leaving a gaping wound and a large section of skin hanging from his skull.
Prosecutor Talbir Singh said Hanks was with Shaw when he went to Mallorie Road, Norton, at 11pm on September 10 armed with a machete and set about his victim in the street. She left in Shaw's car.
Mr Singh said: "The car went to the home of Shaw's former partner and then drove to a home in Trentside Road, Norton.
"Shaw was drenched in blood. He had been injured and police were later to discover blood in the car and the trail confirmed Shaw had received some injuries.
"The next day police saw Hanks cleaning Shaw's car parked outside her home.
"When the police attended her home they found some blood in the entrance to the hallway. There had been a cleaning up operation.
"Mats in the car had been recently washed. Some clothes had been washed. A knife on the draining board appeared to have spots of blood on it. A first aid box had been recently opened."
Hanks was arrested on September 14. She told police she did clean blood up in her house and in Shaw's car but said her intention was not to hide evidence.
But Hanks, of Trentside Road, Norton, later pleaded guilty to perverting the course of public justice.
Barry White, mitigating, said Hanks's efforts to cover up the crime were not sophisticated. He said: “There was still blood on the washing machine, in the car and in the house.”
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He added she was vulnerable and, at the time, her judgement was affected by her mental state and her use of alcohol and drugs.
Judge Jonathan Gosling said the offence was so serious it had to be met with an immediate jail sentence.
Judge Gosling said: "Hanks washed Shaw's clothes in her washing machine on their return to her house that night. She attempted to clean up Shaw's bloodstained car, including washing the floor mats.
"Serious though that was, I do not accept, as the prosecution assert, that this was a comprehensive and thorough clean up, sufficient to remove any traces of the victim's blood.
"The reality is that the clean up by Hanks was pretty crude, and far from thorough. She left visible signs of Shaw’s blood on the gearstick, handbrake and steering wheel, as well as inside her house, including on the door of the washing machine.
"What she did, however, seriously interfered with evidence vital to the enquiry.
"I accept her claim that she was concerned not to draw attention to herself, and risk her involvement being discovered.
"But it went further than that. She deliberately destroyed evidence connected to an extremely serious offence, and her actions reduced the opportunity for the police to prove who had done it. She knew that, and her motives are unimportant."
Speaking after the case, Detective Inspector Adrian Webb, of Staffordshire Police, said: “We are glad justice has been served. This is a lengthy sentence and we hope it serves as a warning we will not tolerate this behaviour and do whatever we can to bring offenders before the courts.”


birminghammail--2020-04-24--UEFA explain what Europa League qualifying rules mean for Wolves

UEFA has confirmed the Football Association would decide European qualification on 'sporting merit ' if the Premier League season is cut short .
European football 's governing body held their latest meeting with its 55 member nations yesterday to discuss potential outcomes if the coronarivus pandemic means the campaign has to be cancelled .
Top-level football across the continent remains suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Wolves controversially played away at Olympiakos the day before the UEFA suspended matches and claimed a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 clash .
The issue of qualification @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if the season is cancelled was on the agenda at the meeting and in a statement , UEFA confirmed individual associations would decide places on 'sporting merit ' .
This would likely mean using a points-per-game system , which would see Wolves finish seventh in the Premier League , dropping below Sheffield United because the Blades have a game in hand .
But any placings could be affected by Manchester City 's appeal to Court of Arbitration for Sport over their ban from taking part in continental competitions .
Rivals Manchester United would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Champions League under the sporting merit system if the ban is upheld .
The full Uefa statement said : `` Of the two scenarios being examined by the Calendar Working Group , both envisage domestic football starting before Uefa club competitions , with one seeking to run the competitions in parallel and the other to complete domestic matches before restarting Uefa matches in August .
`` The Committee heard of the work of the newly-established Medical sub group , chaired by Professor Tim Meyer , examining the health issues surrounding a return to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ European Club Association and European Leagues to link the work already being done by leagues and clubs to produce a set of guidelines which will align with the best health protocols available .
The Committee valued the unity shown across European football and the emphasis being placed on prioritising health in trying to establish a path to football ’ s return .
`` As a result of representations made by the football authorities in Belgium and Scotland , the Committee recognises the issues raised and approved the guidelines on eligibility principles for 2020-21 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the principle that admission to Uefa club competitions is always based on sporting merit .
`` Therefore , Uefa urges National Associations and Leagues to explore all possible options to play all top domestic competitions giving access to Uefa club competitions to their natural conclusion .
However , Uefa stresses that the health of players , spectators and all those involved in football as well as the public at large must remain the primary concern at this time .
`` The ideal scenario , should the pandemic situation permit it , is to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enabling football clubs to qualify for Uefa club competitions on sporting merit in their original format .
Should this outcome not be possible , in particular due to calendar issues , it would be preferable that suspended domestic competitions would restart with a different format in a manner which would still facilitate clubs to qualify on sporting merit .
`` While using best efforts to complete the domestic competitions , National Associations and/or Leagues might have legitimate reasons to prematurely terminate their domestic competitions , in particular in the following cases : • @ @ @ @ @ @ @ events so that the domestic competitions can not be completed before a date that would make it possible to complete the current season in good time before the next season to start .
• insurmountable economic problems which make finishing the season impossible because it would put at risk the long-term financial stability of the domestic competition and/or clubs .
`` If a domestic competition is prematurely terminated for legitimate reasons in accordance with the above conditions , Uefa would require the National Association concerned to select clubs for the Uefa club competitions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2019/20 domestic competitions : • the procedure for selecting clubs should be based on objective , transparent and non-discriminatory principles .
National Associations and Leagues , should otherwise have the ability to decide the final positions in their domestic competitions , having regard to the specific circumstances of each competition ; • the final determination of eligible places for the Uefa club competitions should be confirmed by the relevant competent bodies at domestic level .
`` Uefa reserves the right to refuse or evaluate the admission to any club proposed by a National @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in particular where : • the domestic competitions have not been prematurely terminated based on the reasons given in these Uefa guidelines or on the basis of any other legitimate public health reasons ; • the clubs were selected pursuant to a procedure which was not objective , transparent and non-discriminatory so that the selected clubs could not be considered as having been qualified on sporting merit ; • there is a public perception of unfairness in the qualification of the club . ''

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UEFA has confirmed the Football Association would decide European qualification on 'sporting merit' if the Premier League season is cut short.
European football's governing body held their latest meeting with its 55 member nations yesterday to discuss potential outcomes if the coronavirus crisis. means the campaign has to be cancelled.
Top-level football across the continent remains suspended due to the pandemic.
Wolves controversially played away at Olympiakos the day before the UEFA suspended matches and claimed a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 clash.
The issue of qualification for the Champions League and Europa League if the season is cancelled was on the agenda at the meeting and in a statement, UEFA confirmed individual associations would decide places on 'sporting merit'.
This would likely mean using a points-per-game system, which would see Wolves finish seventh in the Premier League, dropping below Sheffield United because the Blades have a game in hand.
But any placings could be affected by Manchester City's appeal to Court of Arbitration for Sport over their ban from taking part in continental competitions.
Rivals Manchester United would controversially take City's place in the Champions League under the sporting merit system if the ban is upheld.
The full Uefa statement said: "Of the two scenarios being examined by the Calendar Working Group, both envisage domestic football starting before Uefa club competitions, with one seeking to run the competitions in parallel and the other to complete domestic matches before restarting Uefa matches in August.
"The Committee heard of the work of the newly-established Medical sub group, chaired by Professor Tim Meyer, examining the health issues surrounding a return to football, which is working alongside the European Club Association and European Leagues to link the work already being done by leagues and clubs to produce a set of guidelines which will align with the best health protocols available. The Committee valued the unity shown across European football and the emphasis being placed on prioritising health in trying to establish a path to football’s return.
"As a result of representations made by the football authorities in Belgium and Scotland, the Committee recognises the issues raised and approved the guidelines on eligibility principles for 2020-21 Uefa club competitions. The guidelines reflect the principle that admission to Uefa club competitions is always based on sporting merit.
"Therefore, Uefa urges National Associations and Leagues to explore all possible options to play all top domestic competitions giving access to Uefa club competitions to their natural conclusion. However, Uefa stresses that the health of players, spectators and all those involved in football as well as the public at large must remain the primary concern at this time.
"The ideal scenario, should the pandemic situation permit it, is to have the currently suspended domestic competitions completed enabling football clubs to qualify for Uefa club competitions on sporting merit in their original format. Should this outcome not be possible, in particular due to calendar issues, it would be preferable that suspended domestic competitions would restart with a different format in a manner which would still facilitate clubs to qualify on sporting merit.
"While using best efforts to complete the domestic competitions, National Associations and/or Leagues might have legitimate reasons to prematurely terminate their domestic competitions, in particular in the following cases:
existence of an official order prohibiting sports events so that the domestic competitions cannot be completed before a date that would make it possible to complete the current season in good time before the next season to start.
insurmountable economic problems which make finishing the season impossible because it would put at risk the long-term financial stability of the domestic competition and/or clubs.
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"If a domestic competition is prematurely terminated for legitimate reasons in accordance with the above conditions, Uefa would require the National Association concerned to select clubs for the Uefa club competitions 2020/21 based on sporting merit in the 2019/20 domestic competitions:
the procedure for selecting clubs should be based on objective, transparent and non-discriminatory principles. National Associations and Leagues, should otherwise have the ability to decide the final positions in their domestic competitions, having regard to the specific circumstances of each competition;
the final determination of eligible places for the Uefa club competitions should be confirmed by the relevant competent bodies at domestic level.
"Uefa reserves the right to refuse or evaluate the admission to any club proposed by a National Association from a prematurely terminated domestic competition in particular where:


birminghammail--2020-04-24--Medics find man in road with serious injuries near church

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being found in a road .
The patient was @ @ @ @ @ Walsall , at around 9.30pm on Thursday , April 23 .
He was treated by @ @ @ @ @ close to Caldmore Methodist Church – by two medical crews and taken to hospital for @ @ @ @ @ not known how he was hurt but West Midlands Police has been contacted for further @ @ @ @ @ Ambulance Service spokesman said : `` We were called to Corporation Street , Walsall , @ @ @ @ @ Methodist church .
`` Two ambulances attended .
On arrival , crews found a man @ @ @ @ @ injuries .
`` He was given treatment on scene before being taken to hospital for @ @ @ @ @ witness said the road was closed off for a number of hours following the incident @ @ @ @ @ Police and paramedics were working at the roadside for a number of hours .
A @ @ @ @ @ officers kept it closed . ''

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A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being found in a road.
The patient was found in Corporation Street, Walsall, at around 9.30pm on Thursday, April 23.
He was treated by medics at the scene – close to Caldmore Methodist Church – by two medical crews and taken to hospital for further treatment.
It was not known how he was hurt but West Midlands Police has been contacted for further information.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "We were called to Corporation Street, Walsall, at around 9.30pm near the Methodist church.
"Two ambulances attended. On arrival, crews found a man in the road with serious injuries.
"He was given treatment on scene before being taken to hospital for further treatment."
An witness said the road was closed off for a number of hours following the incident.
They said: "Police and paramedics were working at the roadside for a number of hours. A cordon was set up and officers kept it closed."


birminghammail--2020-04-24--Date confirmed for garden waste collections to restart

Garden waste collections in Solihull are set to restart early next month it has been confirmed .
The service had been suspended following the Covid-19 outbreak to ensure that there was sufficient staff to manage the household rubbish and recycling collections .
But this morning ( Friday ) , Cllr Ken Hawkins , cabinet member for environment and highways , announced that the green bins rota would resume on Monday , May 4 .
He told the Local Democracy Reporting Service ( LDRS ) he was immensely pleased to be able to get the collections up-and-running , following the disruption @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to be out in the sunshine gardening and I 'm pleased that a week Monday the service is starting , '' he said .
It had already been confirmed earlier this week that the bulky waste service would resume on Tuesday , May 5 .
Although Cllr Hawkins said there would still be some pressure on the kerbside collections due to staff absences .
Residents had been keen to see a return of the green waste service , amid complaints that many more people were having garden bonfires .
Cllr Hawkins described @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
`` It 's the worst thing if someone is having a bonfire , whether it 's neighbours or builders , and you 've got your washing out .
`` It 's a nuisance but [ for some ] there 's also the health impact if you 've got breathing problems . ''

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Garden waste collections in Solihull are set to restart early next month it has been confirmed.
The service had been suspended following the Covid-19 outbreak to ensure that there was sufficient staff to manage the household rubbish and recycling collections.
But this morning (Friday), Cllr Ken Hawkins, cabinet member for environment and highways, announced that the green bins rota would resume on Monday, May 4.
He told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) he was immensely pleased to be able to get the collections up-and-running, following the disruption caused by coronavirus.
"People are going to be out in the sunshine gardening and I'm pleased that a week Monday the service is starting," he said.
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It had already been confirmed earlier this week that the bulky waste service would resume on Tuesday, May 5.
Although Cllr Hawkins said there would still be some pressure on the kerbside collections due to staff absences.
Residents had been keen to see a return of the green waste service, amid complaints that many more people were having garden bonfires.
Cllr Hawkins described the increase in reports as "disappointing".
"It's the worst thing if someone is having a bonfire, whether it's neighbours or builders, and you've got your washing out.
"It's a nuisance but [for some] there's also the health impact if you've got breathing problems."
Residents have been urged not to overfill or compact waste into bins and are advised that the council can't take any additional green waste, only what fits into the container - so extra waste should be saved for the next collection.
Households can check the collection calendar to find out which week their collection will start.


birminghammail--2020-04-24--Gareth Southgate told: You must get Jack Grealish into your team

Pundit Dean Ashton has urged England boss Gareth Southgate to find a way of including both Jack Grealish and James Maddison in his his Three Lions team , because if he does so he sees nothing stopping England from winning the Euros .
Grealish has enjoyed an excellent campaign at an individual level , to date ; the Aston Villa captain has scored nine goals , provided eight assists and led from the front in a struggling Lions side .
There had been no international recognition from former Villan Southgate in the first half of the campaign , but Grealish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the friendly fixtures scheduled to take place last month .
Alongside Leicester City playmaker Maddison , who has also caught the eye this term in a flying Foxes team , former West Ham and Norwich star Ashton believes that Southgate must consider ways of utilising both talents .
Should he do so , the ‘ lacking ’ midfield will be covered and England could class themselves as a major force heading into next year ’ s rescheduled European Championships .
“ If you look at Germany and Spain , the sort of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ World Cup off the back of , was the young players doing well at youth level internationally and for their clubs , then , jumping up to the senior team almost as a group , ” Ashton told Goal.com .
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“ Having been through the experiences together to then be able to cope with the pressures that come with these massive competitions .
“ In terms of the talents , I feel as if we have to have more creativity in midfield .
We have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They should both be in the squad - if not both in the team , when we can .
They would be the standout players because midfield is the one area I think we ’ re just lacking .
“ With the players and the character that we saw in the World Cup , if they can take that into to the European Championships , there ’ s absolutely no reason why we can ’ t win it .
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Pundit Dean Ashton has urged England boss Gareth Southgate to find a way of including both Jack Grealish and James Maddison in his his Three Lions team, because if he does so he sees nothing stopping England from winning the Euros.
Grealish has enjoyed an excellent campaign at an individual level, to date; the Aston Villa captain has scored nine goals, provided eight assists and led from the front in a struggling Lions side.
There had been no international recognition from former Villan Southgate in the first half of the campaign, but Grealish was expected to be in the mix for the friendly fixtures scheduled to take place last month.
Alongside Leicester City playmaker Maddison, who has also caught the eye this term in a flying Foxes team, former West Ham and Norwich star Ashton believes that Southgate must consider ways of utilising both talents.
Should he do so, the ‘lacking’ midfield will be covered and England could class themselves as a major force heading into next year’s rescheduled European Championships.
“If you look at Germany and Spain, the sort of template that they ended up winning the World Cup off the back of, was the young players doing well at youth level internationally and for their clubs, then, jumping up to the senior team almost as a group,” Ashton told Goal.com.
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“Having been through the experiences together to then be able to cope with the pressures that come with these massive competitions.
“In terms of the talents, I feel as if we have to have more creativity in midfield. We have to have Jack Grealish or James Maddison. They should both be in the squad - if not both in the team, when we can. They would be the standout players because midfield is the one area I think we’re just lacking.
“With the players and the character that we saw in the World Cup, if they can take that into to the European Championships, there’s absolutely no reason why we can’t win it.”


birminghammail--2020-04-24--Two massive fast food chains have re-opened in Birmingham for delivery

KFC and Krispy Kreme are both now delivering for Brummies via JustEat .
All shops are adhering to strict safety measures and deliveries will be contact-free as standard to keep customers , delivery drivers and employees safe .
Over the last few weeks KFC , Burger King , and Krispy Kreme have all reinstated deliveries across the UK on the Just Eat app , joining the thousands of small independent restaurants that have been providing contact-free delivery to keep the nation fed .
To see which restaurants are delivering in your area enter your postcode on the Just Eat app @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Tyburn , in Birmingham , is delivering chicken for Brummies , with two Krispy Kreme services , available from Yardley Wood , and Westcross Service Station .
Customers can order KFC 's iconic menu items - be it Bargain Buckets , Zinger Tower Meals , or simple three-pieces .
Krispy Kreme fans , meanwhile , can get their hands on tasty donuts from the US brand , which owns stores and cabinets across the city .
Just Eat is a subsidiary of Just Eat Takeaway.com , the biggest global online food delivery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12.7m customers and over 35,700 Restaurant Partners in the UK alone .
To see which restaurants are delivering in your area enter your postcode on the Just Eat app or visit www.just-eat.co.uk .

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KFC and Krispy Kreme are both now delivering for Brummies via JustEat.
All shops are adhering to strict safety measures and deliveries will be contact-free as standard to keep customers, delivery drivers and employees safe.
Over the last few weeks KFC, Burger King, and Krispy Kreme have all reinstated deliveries across the UK on the Just Eat app, joining the thousands of small independent restaurants that have been providing contact-free delivery to keep the nation fed.
To see which restaurants are delivering in your area enter your postcode on the Just Eat app or visit www.just-eat.co.uk.
The KFC restaurant in Tyburn, in Birmingham, is delivering chicken for Brummies, with two Krispy Kreme services, available from Yardley Wood, and Westcross Service Station.
Customers can order KFC's iconic menu items - be it Bargain Buckets, Zinger Tower Meals, or simple three-pieces.
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Krispy Kreme fans, meanwhile, can get their hands on tasty donuts from the US brand, which owns stores and cabinets across the city.
Just Eat is a subsidiary of Just Eat Takeaway.com, the biggest global online food delivery marketplace outside of China, with over 12.7m customers and over 35,700 Restaurant Partners in the UK alone.
To see which restaurants are delivering in your area enter your postcode on the Just Eat app or visit www.just-eat.co.uk.


birminghammail--2020-04-24--Second tallest skyscraper plan gets approval for go-ahead in Brum

Plans for Birmingham ’ s second tallest skyscraper have been approved despite concerns about “ lamentable ” levels of affordable housing .
Court Collaboration ’ s 51-storey One Eastside project was approved at Birmingham City Council planning committee ’ s first virtual meeting yesterday ( April 23 ) .
The £160 million development , on the former college and university campus site at Jennens Road and James Watt Queensway , is also set to include a 15/16 storey tower and separate pavilion building .
The “ luxury ” skyscraper designed by Glancy Nicholls Architects will be taller than the BT @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place to the planned Broad Street 100 as the city ’ s tallest building , another Glancy Nicholls design .
The planning committee had previously given approval to the project subject to there being no objection from Historic England .
Historic England has since raised concerns about the impact of the building on nearby historic city centre buildings despite raising no objection , and their comments were put to the committee .
An objection about the building ’ s impact on the city ’ s skyline was also heard from developer Nikal who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Square .
Committee member Cllr Gareth Moore ( Con ) said : “ We have an example of developer Nimby-ism here .
” They are saying ‘ we can build a tall building but no one else can ’ .
It ’ s criticising other developers for doing exactly what they have done themselves.
” A total of 20 of the scheme 's 667 apartments are planned to be affordable housing , which has previously been described as “ appalling '' by committee member Cllr Lou Robson ( Lab ) .
She repeated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , saying : “ There is a lamentable level of affordable accommodation .
“ There hasn ’ t just been one objection .
There have been concerns raised by a lot of heritage organisations .
It ’ s disappointing that Historic England ’ s comments are not stronger.
” Birmingham Airport had previously objected on the basis that construction cranes could pose a danger to airplanes flying on a newly established flight path .
But the planning documents now state Birmingham Airport has agreed to increase the circling height for aircraft , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voted against the application while the committee ’ s other ten members voted for .
The planning committee is due to decide on a later date whether to temporarily alter the rules around delegating planning decisions to officers , meaning less cases would be put before the committee .

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Plans for Birmingham’s second tallest skyscraper have been approved despite concerns about “lamentable” levels of affordable housing.
Court Collaboration’s 51-storey One Eastside project was approved at Birmingham City Council planning committee’s first virtual meeting yesterday (April 23).
The £160 million development, on the former college and university campus site at Jennens Road and James Watt Queensway, is also set to include a 15/16 storey tower and separate pavilion building.
The “luxury” skyscraper designed by Glancy Nicholls Architects will be taller than the BT Tower.
But it would take second place to the planned Broad Street 100 as the city’s tallest building, another Glancy Nicholls design.
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The planning committee had previously given approval to the project subject to there being no objection from Historic England.
Historic England has since raised concerns about the impact of the building on nearby historic city centre buildings despite raising no objection, and their comments were put to the committee.
An objection about the building’s impact on the city’s skyline was also heard from LaSalle Investment Management who own the Allegro building at Exchange Square.
Committee member Cllr Gareth Moore (Con) said: “We have an example of developer Nimby-ism here.
”They are saying ‘we can build a tall building but no one else can’. It’s criticising other developers for doing exactly what they have done themselves.”
A total of 20 of the scheme's 667 apartments are planned to be affordable housing, which has previously been described as “appalling" by committee member Cllr Lou Robson (Lab).
She repeated her concerns at yesterday’s meeting, saying: “There is a lamentable level of affordable accommodation.
“There hasn’t just been one objection. There have been concerns raised by a lot of heritage organisations. It’s disappointing that Historic England’s comments are not stronger.”
Birmingham Airport had previously objected on the basis that construction cranes could pose a danger to airplanes flying on a newly established flight path.
But the planning documents now state Birmingham Airport has agreed to increase the circling height for aircraft, and have removed their objection.
Cllr Robson voted against the application while the committee’s other ten members voted for.
The planning committee is due to decide on a later date whether to temporarily alter the rules around delegating planning decisions to officers, meaning less cases would be put before the committee.


birminghammail--2020-04-24--Horse racing could be first sport to return to UK with races as soon as May

Horse racing could be the first sport to return after the coronavirus lockdown - in the middle of a row over whether Cheltenham Festival should have gone ahead .
Horse racing events and meetings could be back underway as soon as May - as the country lies in the middle of a nationwide shutdown amid the unprecedented health crisis .
Coronavirus has claimed the lives of 18,000 , with critics furious over Cheltenham Festival going ahead last month , with 300,000 people attending .
But now it has emerged , as the Covid-19 outbreak continues to change our lives as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been told they could be back underway by May .
An email on Wednesday to around 600 licence holders in the UK detailed restrictions planned for the restart , Mirror Online reports .
Races will be scheduled with a maximum of 12 runners per race , contested by senior jockeys only .
Both measures are being brought in to reduce the potential risk of putting extra pressure on NHS resources .
A new fixture list is set to be released in the next fortnight , with plans to reschedule lost Pattern and Listed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half of next month .
Due to each race having less competitors , the number on each card will be increased if the demand is there .
The BHA said : “ This is based on risk modelling , which indicates that field sizes of 12 or fewer reduces the risk to participants on the track and assists with social distancing requirements at the racecourse .
`` We have taken in a similar risk mitigation approach in relation to jockeys .
Consequently , only the more senior jockeys will be able to ride @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reviewed continually .
“ We recognise ( field-size restrictions ) will increase competition for places , so we plan to extend the number of races on a card including by staging more divisions .
`` Even though we intend to provide a balanced programme , it is likely that due to competition for places , some horses , particularly those that are lower rated , may find it difficult to get a run in the early stages of resumption .
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Horse racing could be the first sport to return after the coronavirus lockdown - in the middle of a row over whether Cheltenham Festival should have gone ahead.
Horse racing events and meetings could be back underway as soon as May - as the country lies in the middle of a nationwide shutdown amid the unprecedented health crisis.
Coronavirus has claimed the lives of 18,000, with critics furious over Cheltenham Festival going ahead last month, with 300,000 people attending.
But now it has emerged, as the Covid-19 outbreak continues to change our lives as we know them, that trainers have been told they could be back underway by May.
An email on Wednesday to around 600 licence holders in the UK detailed restrictions planned for the restart, Mirror Online reports.
Races will be scheduled with a maximum of 12 runners per race, contested by senior jockeys only.
Both measures are being brought in to reduce the potential risk of putting extra pressure on NHS resources.
A new fixture list is set to be released in the next fortnight, with plans to reschedule lost Pattern and Listed events from early spring to the second half of next month.
Due to each race having less competitors, the number on each card will be increased if the demand is there.
The BHA said: “This is based on risk modelling, which indicates that field sizes of 12 or fewer reduces the risk to participants on the track and assists with social distancing requirements at the racecourse.
"We have taken in a similar risk mitigation approach in relation to jockeys. Consequently, only the more senior jockeys will be able to ride under initial plans. This will be reviewed continually.
“We recognise (field-size restrictions) will increase competition for places, so we plan to extend the number of races on a card including by staging more divisions.
"Even though we intend to provide a balanced programme, it is likely that due to competition for places, some horses, particularly those that are lower rated, may find it difficult to get a run in the early stages of resumption.”


birminghammail--2020-04-24--'Defo chatting nonsense' - Villa fans torn on Villa Park debate

What do you think of the 'Allez allez allez ' song belted out by Aston Villa fans ?
We sparked quite a debate by suggesting that it is overrated , well overused anyway .
In an episode of BirminghamLive 's Claret & Blue podcast , football editor Mat Kendrick called on the Villa Park faithful supporters to come up with a variety of songs to sing alongside 'Allez , allez , allez ' .
`` It 's overrated - let me rephrase it , it 's overused and it gets on my nerves , '' said Mat .
You can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Do n't get me wrong I 'll be belting it out at the top of my lungs and I 'll be singing and chanting it along with everybody at Vila Park when it gets going , but it needs to be harnessed by more chants around it .
`` I think it 's like the Jack Grealish of chants .
I think it 's carrying the atmosphere and it means that none of the other chants have to turn up they 're just putting too much responsibility on that poor chants shoulders .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ plenty of discussion from fans on our Aston Villa Facebook page .
Some were in agreement , while some accused him of speaking nonsense .
Adam Downey : I 'm a Villa fan and it is a bit tired maybe .
Love bringing up 1982 do n't we ?
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Jamie Pemberton : Great chant & gets VP rocking .
As a season ticket holder we still sing other chants .
What I think should happen though is the sweet Caroline song should be played before every home game just as the players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if we win and in the Prem that ’ s not been very often .
Even the Oasis song should be played before each game .
These two songs will help get the place rocking and give us the advantage .
UTV .
Mason Cleaver : If we didn ’ t sing that the ground would be silent 90 % of the time .
Connagh Aspinall : I love this chant as a recently converted Villa fan .
It ’ s become one of my favourite chants .
Alex Constantinou : It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do n't know why but there 's pretty much a cycle of three on repeat at any given Villa game .
Simon Martin : It 's a great chant but I do agree it should be more harnessed around other songs though .
Liam Hughes : Well with no games I 'm sure some people will come up with few more before we are back at Villa Park singing our heads off .
Christopher Jonesy : It 's all we sing nowadays !
Gets boring .
Warren Parvez : Better than Holte Enders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boring now , as we only sign one song .
Chris Cooper : One song , we ’ ve only got one song .
Rob Haynes : I ’ m not a fan of it .
I used to love singing The bells Are Ringing .
But I understand it ’ s a matter of opinion .
Stuart Hart : I love it every week we follow ( well we used to till covid19 ) UTV VTID .
Rob Lloyd : Best chant in the land , defo chatting nonsense .
Eddy Martin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ singing it James Nolan : I love Mat 's comment about it being the Grealish of chants .
Completely agree though , way too overused .
It 's a great chant but especially if you watch us on tv , it 's all you can hear for 90 minutes .
It 's great for atmosphere , but gets a bit embarrassing .
Roger Goldman James Nolan : It ’ s one of the very few chants the whole ground will join in with .
Why ?
Maybe because it ’ s fairly simple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Personally I still love it .
We ’ ve not had a chant that galvanises fans like this since the Dwight Yorke one .

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What do you think of the 'Allez allez allez' song belted out by Aston Villa fans?
We sparked quite a debate by suggesting that it is overrated, well overused anyway.
In an episode of BirminghamLive's Claret & Blue podcast, football editor Mat Kendrick called on the Villa Park faithful supporters to come up with a variety of songs to sing alongside 'Allez, allez, allez'.
"It's overrated - let me rephrase it, it's overused and it gets on my nerves," said Mat.
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"Don't get me wrong I'll be belting it out at the top of my lungs and I'll be singing and chanting it along with everybody at Vila Park when it gets going, but it needs to be harnessed by more chants around it.
"I think it's like the Jack Grealish of chants. I think it's carrying the atmosphere and it means that none of the other chants have to turn up they're just putting too much responsibility on that poor chants shoulders."
Unsurprisingly, Mat's words prompted plenty of discussion from fans on our Aston Villa Facebook page.
Some were in agreement, while some accused him of speaking nonsense.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Here's a selection of the comments:
Adam Downey: I'm a Villa fan and it is a bit tired maybe. Love bringing up 1982 don't we?!
Jamie Pemberton: Great chant & gets VP rocking. As a season ticket holder we still sing other chants. What I think should happen though is the sweet Caroline song should be played before every home game just as the players come out as we only play it if we win and in the Prem that’s not been very often. Even the Oasis song should be played before each game. These two songs will help get the place rocking and give us the advantage. UTV.
Mason Cleaver: If we didn’t sing that the ground would be silent 90% of the time.
Connagh Aspinall: I love this chant as a recently converted Villa fan. It’s become one of my favourite chants.
Alex Constantinou: It's alright but it gets tiring. I don't know why but there's pretty much a cycle of three on repeat at any given Villa game.
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Simon Martin: It's a great chant but I do agree it should be more harnessed around other songs though.
Liam Hughes: Well with no games I'm sure some people will come up with few more before we are back at Villa Park singing our heads off.
Christopher Jonesy: It's all we sing nowadays! Gets boring.
Warren Parvez: Better than Holte Enders in the Sky.
Dave Clifton: Boring now, as we only sign one song.
Chris Cooper: One song, we’ve only got one song.
Rob Haynes: I’m not a fan of it. I used to love singing The bells Are Ringing. But I understand it’s a matter of opinion.
Stuart Hart: I love it every week we follow (well we used to till covid19) UTV VTID.
Kevin Griffiths: Love it.
Robin James Sherlock: Makes me cringe with embarrassment.
Rob Lloyd: Best chant in the land, defo chatting nonsense.
Eddy Martin: Sounds amazing when 40 thousand are singing it
James Nolan: I love Mat's comment about it being the Grealish of chants. Completely agree though, way too overused. It's a great chant but especially if you watch us on tv, it's all you can hear for 90 minutes. It's great for atmosphere, but gets a bit embarrassing.
Roger Goldman James Nolan: It’s one of the very few chants the whole ground will join in with. Why? Maybe because it’s fairly simple and there’s no swearing. Personally I still love it. We’ve not had a chant that galvanises fans like this since the Dwight Yorke one.


birminghammail--2020-04-24--Dettol urges you not to inject disinfectant into your veins to cure Covid-19

The company which makes Dettol has urged people not to try injecting disinfectants as a way of treating Covid-19 after Donald Trump said `` it would be interesting to check that '' .
During his latest press conference , the US president noted that researchers were looking at the effects of disinfectants on the virus and wondered aloud if they could be injected into people , saying the virus `` does a tremendous number on the lungs , so it would be interesting to check that '' .
Hours later disinfectant manufacturer RB , the company behind the Dettol and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Due to recent speculation and social media activity , RB has been asked whether internal administration of disinfectants may be appropriate for investigation or use as a treatment for coronavirus .
`` As a global leader in health and hygiene products , we must be clear that under no circumstance should our disinfectant products be administered into the human body ( through injection , ingestion or any other route ) . ''
Donald Trump has been roundly slammed after suggesting that 'disinfectant injections ' could help fight coronavirus during a bizarre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President also pondered whether it was possible to shine ultraviolet rays 'inside the body ' .
The US president 's ideas were quickly dubbed 'irresponsible and dangerous ' by medical experts following his rambling speculation in front of reporters , the Mirror reports .
Walter Shaub , the former boss of the Office of Government Ethics in the US , is reported to have said on Twitter : `` It is incomprehensible to me that a moron like this holds the highest office in the land and that there exist people stupid enough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t believe that in 2020 I have to caution anyone listening to the president that injecting disinfectant could kill you.
” Trump , who is already facing ongoing criticism for his handling of the pandemic , raised the ideas as he questioned William Bryan , acting head of the US Department of Homeland Security 's Science and Technology Directorate .
Trump appeared to take that idea and run with it .
`` Supposing we hit the body with a tremendous ... whether it 's ultraviolet or just very powerful light , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brought the light inside the body , which you can do either through the skin or in some other way .
Sound interesting .
`` I see the disinfectant , where it knocks it out in a minute , one minute , and is there a way we can do something like that , by injection inside ... or almost a cleaning ... '' As you see it gets in the lungs , and it does a tremendous number on the lungs . ''

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The company which makes Dettol has urged people not to try injecting disinfectants as a way of treating Covid-19 after Donald Trump said "it would be interesting to check that".
During his latest press conference, the US president noted that researchers were looking at the effects of disinfectants on the virus and wondered aloud if they could be injected into people, saying the virus "does a tremendous number on the lungs, so it would be interesting to check that".
Hours later disinfectant manufacturer RB, the company behind the Dettol and Lysol brands, issued a statement saying: "Due to recent speculation and social media activity, RB has been asked whether internal administration of disinfectants may be appropriate for investigation or use as a treatment for coronavirus.
"As a global leader in health and hygiene products, we must be clear that under no circumstance should our disinfectant products be administered into the human body (through injection, ingestion or any other route)."
Donald Trump has been roundly slammed after suggesting that 'disinfectant injections' could help fight coronavirus during a bizarre White House press briefing.
The US President also pondered whether it was possible to shine ultraviolet rays 'inside the body'.
The US president's ideas were quickly dubbed 'irresponsible and dangerous' by medical experts following his rambling speculation in front of reporters, the Mirror reports.
Walter Shaub, the former boss of the Office of Government Ethics in the US, is reported to have said on Twitter: "It is incomprehensible to me that a moron like this holds the highest office in the land and that there exist people stupid enough to think this is OK.
"I can’t believe that in 2020 I have to caution anyone listening to the president that injecting disinfectant could kill you.”
Trump, who is already facing ongoing criticism for his handling of the pandemic, raised the ideas as he questioned William Bryan, acting head of the US Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate.
Trump appeared to take that idea and run with it.
"Supposing we hit the body with a tremendous... whether it's ultraviolet or just very powerful light," he asked.
"Supposing we brought the light inside the body, which you can do either through the skin or in some other way. Sound interesting.
"I see the disinfectant, where it knocks it out in a minute, one minute, and is there a way we can do something like that, by injection inside... or almost a cleaning...
"As you see it gets in the lungs, and it does a tremendous number on the lungs."


birminghammail--2020-04-24--'He saved so many' - emotional tributes to city consultant

NHS workers and patients have paid tribute to an `` amazing '' Birmingham doctor who died from coronavirus .
Dr Vishna Rasiah , a consultant neonatologist at Birmingham Women 's and Children 's Hospitals , was married with a daughter .
Announcing his death from Covid-19 on Friday , April 24 , the chief executive of Birmingham Women and Children 's Foundation NHS Trust , Sarah-Jane Marsh , said he was `` passionate '' about the care of babies and their families .
Dr Rasiah - who was known to his friends as Vish - was the clinical lead for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tributes , Katie Morris , a consultant in maternal fetal medicine at the University of Birmingham/Birmingham Women 's and Children 's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust , posted on Twitter : `` Saved so many , taught so many , cared for so many , mentored so many , friend and colleague to so many .
Thinking of his family and our NNU family x '' Also on Twitter , Bradley Thomas wrote : `` An amazing man who we owe so much to .
Thoughts go out not only to Liza but also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Thank you for everything Vish , as my girls wouldn ’ t be here today without people like yourself .
Your legacy is still shining bright here . ''
Matt Boazman , the chief officer strategy and innovation at the NHS Foundation where Dr Rasiah worked , said : `` Heartbreaking .
An amazing colleague , friend to so many and a truly wonderful man . ''
Hayley Moggy Morgan posted : `` RIP .
He 's gone to the Angel Neonatal department to look after all his angels . ''
Karen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Profoundly sad .
One of us .
`` Vish , your legacy will live on in the many lives you have saved , the families you have supported , the collaborations you helped forge and the young doctors you have inspired to follow in your footsteps .
RIP dear colleague . ''
While tributes came in from across the UK , with the North West Neonatal Operational Delivery Network posting : `` So very sorry to hear this sad news .
A real gentleman .
Our thoughts are with his family and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sarah-Jane Marsh , chief executive of Birmingham Women and Children 's Foundation NHS Trust , said : “ Vish was an amazing doctor , leader , colleague and friend of passionate about the care of babies and their families .
`` Losing him in such a cruel and unfair way will be too much to bear for many of us , in particular anyone involved in neonatal care , and of course his beautiful wife and daughter . ''
His devastated wife Liza paid tribute to her husband .
She said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beloved Vish .
`` He was such a loving husband and father to our beautiful daughter Katelyn , and much loved son and brother to our family in Malaysia and Trinidad .
`` His whole family meant the world to him , and he absolutely doted on Katelyn .
“ Vish loved his work ; to him it was so much more than a job and his colleagues are part of our family too .
He treated every patient and family he cared for as his own ; I couldn ’ t have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would like to thank the staff at Worcestershire Royal Hospital for the kindness , compassion and the care that they have provided to us over an incredibly difficult past few weeks .
”

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NHS workers and patients have paid tribute to an "amazing" Birmingham doctor who died from coronavirus.
Dr Vishna Rasiah, a consultant neonatologist at Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospitals, was married with a daughter.
Announcing his death from Covid-19 on Friday, April 24, the chief executive of Birmingham Women and Children's Foundation NHS Trust, Sarah-Jane Marsh, said he was "passionate" about the care of babies and their families.
Dr Rasiah - who was known to his friends as Vish - was the clinical lead for the regional neonatal network.
In other tributes, Katie Morris, a consultant in maternal fetal medicine at the University of Birmingham/Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, posted on Twitter: " Saved so many, taught so many, cared for so many, mentored so many, friend and colleague to so many. Thinking of his family and our NNU family x"
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Also on Twitter, Bradley Thomas wrote: "An amazing man who we owe so much to. Thoughts go out not only to Liza but also to the rest of his family.
"Thank you for everything Vish, as my girls wouldn’t be here today without people like yourself. Your legacy is still shining bright here."
Matt Boazman, the chief officer strategy and innovation at the NHS Foundation where Dr Rasiah worked, said: "Heartbreaking. An amazing colleague, friend to so many and a truly wonderful man."
Hayley Moggy Morgan posted: "RIP. He's gone to the Angel Neonatal department to look after all his angels."
Karen Luyt, an academic neonatologist, wrote "Profoundly sad. One of us.
"Vish, your legacy will live on in the many lives you have saved, the families you have supported, the collaborations you helped forge and the young doctors you have inspired to follow in your footsteps. RIP dear colleague."
While tributes came in from across the UK, with the North West Neonatal Operational Delivery Network posting: "So very sorry to hear this sad news. A real gentleman. Our thoughts are with his family and colleagues."
Announcing the death, Sarah-Jane Marsh, chief executive of Birmingham Women and Children's Foundation NHS Trust, said: “Vish was an amazing doctor, leader, colleague and friend of passionate about the care of babies and their families.
"Losing him in such a cruel and unfair way will be too much to bear for many of us, in particular anyone involved in neonatal care, and of course his beautiful wife and daughter."
His devastated wife Liza paid tribute to her husband. She said: “We’re devastated at losing our beloved Vish.
"He was such a loving husband and father to our beautiful daughter Katelyn, and much loved son and brother to our family in Malaysia and Trinidad.
"His whole family meant the world to him, and he absolutely doted on Katelyn.
“Vish loved his work; to him it was so much more than a job and his colleagues are part of our family too. He treated every patient and family he cared for as his own; I couldn’t have been prouder of him.
“I would like to thank the staff at Worcestershire Royal Hospital for the kindness, compassion and the care that they have provided to us over an incredibly difficult past few weeks.”


birminghammail--2020-04-24--Coronavirus testing kits run out on government website within two hours

The government has been inundated with complaints on social media after the first batch of coronavirus home testing kits RAN OUT .
After a surge of key workers signing up , the home testing kits were unavailable on the government website .
A limited supply of just 1,000 tests - which are available to 10 million British `` key workers '' - vanished on Friday .
`` All of today 's coronavirus home test kits for key workers have gone already , '' one Twitter user wrote .
The home testing kits were only added to the website at around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A Whitehall source said : `` We expected to be running out on Day One .
It shows the demand is there . ''
Matt Hancock announced the rollout of testing kits for millions of key workers and their families on Thursday .
The Health Secretary used the government 's daily press briefing , at Downing Street , in London , to issue guidance and advice over how to get a test .
Speaking on Radio 4 's Today programme , Health Secretary Matt Hancock acknowledged the lockdown 's impact on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said letting `` the virus rip in order to test the vaccine '' was not an approach that anybody would recommend .
Prof Chris Whitty , the chief medical officer , has also warned against the public pinning their hopes on a vaccine to lift the lockdown any time soon .
Speaking at the Downing Street press conference on Wednesday , he said the prospect of having a vaccine or an effective treatment in the next calendar year were `` incredibly small '' .
`` I think we should be realistic about that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rely on other social measures , which of course are very socially disruptive as everyone is finding at the moment , '' he said .

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The government has been inundated with complaints on social media after the first batch of coronavirus home testing kits RAN OUT.
After a surge of key workers signing up, the home testing kits were unavailable on the government website.
A limited supply of just 1,000 tests - which are available to 10 million British "key workers" - vanished on Friday.
"All of today's coronavirus home test kits for key workers have gone already," one Twitter user wrote.
The home testing kits were only added to the website at around 8am today and were gone by 10.30am.
A Whitehall source said: "We expected to be running out on Day One. It shows the demand is there."
Matt Hancock announced the rollout of testing kits for millions of key workers and their families on Thursday.
The Health Secretary used the government's daily press briefing, at Downing Street, in London, to issue guidance and advice over how to get a test.
Speaking on Radio 4's Today programme, Health Secretary Matt Hancock acknowledged the lockdown's impact on the gathering of vaccine data.
But he said letting "the virus rip in order to test the vaccine" was not an approach that anybody would recommend.
Prof Chris Whitty, the chief medical officer, has also warned against the public pinning their hopes on a vaccine to lift the lockdown any time soon.
Speaking at the Downing Street press conference on Wednesday, he said the prospect of having a vaccine or an effective treatment in the next calendar year were "incredibly small".
"I think we should be realistic about that, we're going to have to rely on other social measures, which of course are very socially disruptive as everyone is finding at the moment," he said.


birminghammail--2020-04-24--West Brom fans destroy reported Championship proposal

Promotion rivals West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United could be split under plans to regionalise the Championship .
One suggestion being explored amid the coronavirus pandemic is to divide the Championship , League One and League Two into split sub-divisions , reports over the weekend are claiming .
This would be seen as a way of cutting costs of travel and accommodation for clubs who have been hit hard during the crisis .
It would mean clubs would play just 11 homes games in a shortened , 22-match campaign .
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Make sure you keep yourself updated with our social media accounts ... Twitter : All the latest news as it happens For all your latest WBA news , opinion , analysis and transfer gossip , click here You can follow our reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Second-placed Albion would make up part of the 'south ' section , splitting them from league leaders Leeds who would be placed in the 'north ' half .
The Sun on Sunday states : “ A league revamp would involve the 12 teams in each sub-division clashing home and away before coming together for play-offs to decide promotion and perhaps relegation .
“ This would , in theory , reduce the risk of the competition having to shut down in the wake of new Covid-19 outbreaks .
It would also cut travel and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caused a stir on social media and here 's a flavour of the reaction : Jas Mann : This would be a RADICAL change for sure - it just can not work - will destroy professional football outside the PL .
Baggiewire : If it is being considered to be played with fans present can we please somehow get into the northern group .
Otherwise it would kill away days .
Arron McCourt : This is the stupidest idea I 've ever heard .
Phil Hunt : No no no !
Crap idea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NOT been thought through .
James McGlone : The EFL get dafter by the week .
Gerard Kenney : Every club in the EFL will go to the wall if that happens unless you play every team in your region four times .

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Promotion rivals West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United could be split under plans to regionalise the Championship.
One suggestion being explored amid the coronavirus pandemic is to divide the Championship, League One and League Two into split sub-divisions, reports over the weekend are claiming.
This would be seen as a way of cutting costs of travel and accommodation for clubs who have been hit hard during the crisis.
It would mean clubs would play just 11 homes games in a shortened, 22-match campaign.
Second-placed Albion would make up part of the 'south' section, splitting them from league leaders Leeds who would be placed in the 'north' half.
The Sun on Sunday states: “A league revamp would involve the 12 teams in each sub-division clashing home and away before coming together for play-offs to decide promotion and perhaps relegation.
“This would, in theory, reduce the risk of the competition having to shut down in the wake of new Covid-19 outbreaks. It would also cut travel and accommodation costs.”
The radical proposal understandably caused a stir on social media and here's a flavour of the reaction:
Albion fans
Jas Mann: This would be a RADICAL change for sure - it just cannot work - will destroy professional football outside the PL.
Baggiewire: If it is being considered to be played with fans present can we please somehow get into the northern group. Otherwise it would kill away days.
Leeds fans
Arron McCourt: This is the stupidest idea I've ever heard.
Phil Hunt: No no no! Crap idea from start to finish as ever, NOT been thought through.
James McGlone: The EFL get dafter by the week.
Gerard Kenney: Every club in the EFL will go to the wall if that happens unless you play every team in your region four times.
Warwick Williams: EFL are clowns man.


birminghammail--2020-04-24--Fight nights and wedding plans for banquet hall spark fears

A banqueting hall in one of Wolverhampton 's 'high risk ' crime zones has applied for a new licence to hold public entertainment events - sparking fears of increased nuisance and disorder in the area .
The recently built Rose Garden , in Parkfield Road , Blakenhall , has asked the council 's licensing bosses for permission to host weddings , parties , banquets , live music and occasional mixed martial arts , wrestling and boxing events .
However , the premises - on land formerly occupied by a Volvo car dealership and bowling green close to the junction with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the city 's designated 'Cumulative Impact Zones ' ( CIZ ) .
This means the area has a high concentration of licenced premises which puts it at higher risk in terms of upholding the four licensing objectives .
The licence application has raised a number of concerns with local residents , West Midlands Police , city councillor Dr Paul Birch ( Blakenhall .
Lab and Co-operative ) and also the council 's licensing , planning and environmental health bosses .
In a letter to the council , resident Kathleen Smith said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Park , where the consumption of alcohol is prohibited and in an area which has a disproportionately high level of existing licences .
`` The hall is close to residential properties and those leaving the hall may cause some disruption to these residents both vocally and with vehicle noise .
There may also be anti-social problems . ''
Fellow resident David Ryley added : `` The provision of entertainment in the form of boxing and wrestling in particular concerns me , since such full contact sports appear to me to encourage partisan rivalry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , can often spill over into raucous and boisterous behaviour , potentially leading to public disorder breaking out .
`` The potential for alcohol consumption overspilling into the car park and the greater surrounding areas , particularly late at night at the end of a function , is also concerning since Pheonix Park to the rear is an alcohol-prohibited area and the Pheonix Health and Urgent Treatment Centre is to the other side .
`` As such , I oppose the application for the provision of alcohol in particular and also the range @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of guests not experienced in the area before . ''
WPC Michelle Churm , from West Midlands Police 's Partnerships and Licensing Department , said they would be making representations under the licensing objective of the prevention of crime and disorder and intended to mediate with applicant Mr Kuljinder Pahal , who owns the premises .
In a letter to licensing chiefs , Cllr Dr Paul Birch said : `` The surrounding flats are likely to have significant noise from vehicles and the venue itself and people spilling out after very long sessions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not reasonable that very young children put to bed should be awoken by the noise at this time of night .
I appreciate the venue wants to provide a place for those celebrating to come together in enjoyment .
However , those families who live opposite also have a right , and their right is not diminished by virtue of the venue 's investment .
`` The venue , we were told , would not interrupt the quiet enjoyment householders have to enjoy the comfort of their own homes .
This license and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quiet enjoyment .
`` In addition , next door to the venue is the NHS trauma centre .
Ambulances come and go at all hours .
Medical priority trumps that of party revellers , and therefore on these grounds I invite the committee to reject this application for licensing , '' he added .
The council 's Licensing Authority Responsible Lead Elaine Moreton said Mr Pahal had applied to sell alcohol on the premises from 11am to 11pm Monday to Sunday , and until 2am on Christmas Eve , Christmas Day and New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concern for the licensing authority as to the location of the premises and its planning permission .
Planning restrictions throughout the application have been undermined .
`` The planning decision notice states that 'operational hours of the banqueting suite shall be restricted to 10.00am to 23.00pm Mondays to Sundays and on bank and public holidays ' .
The operating schedule should be amended to reflect the planning decision notice , '' she said .
Mrs Moreton added that she would be looking to mediate with Mr Pahal in order to address these concerns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The use of the premises and its operation into the early hours would be a major concern with respect to neighbouring amenities , if not managed/mitigated appropriately .
`` Disturbance associated with noise emanating from the premises and the parking area during unsociable hours is a major factor , as large numbers of people vacate the venue during the early hours .
`` Noise associated with talking , laughing , shouting and vehicle engines starting , stopping , revving would disturb occupants of neighbouring residential properties , resulting in a public nuisance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrestling attract large numbers of grouped patrons , especially male spectators , which can be rowdy in nature ( shouting , singing , fighting ) , especially as they are alcohol-fuelled , resulting in public disorder , '' she added .
The council 's Senior Food and Consumer Safety Officer Emma Waites said the premises had already been the subject of many discussions and site meetings between environmental health and planning officers to address public nuisance and noise concerns .
Peter Adkins , from Knights Solicitors , acting on behalf of Mr Pahal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Supervisor ( DPS ) , named as Jagdip Singh Pahal on the application , would consider the need for door staff for each event by carrying out a full risk assessment .
He added that the premises had fully operational CCTV , would adopt a zero tolerance policy over the use or supply of illegal substances , keep an incident log and operate a strict 'Challenge 25 ' ID code , with no unaccompanied children being admitted .
Mr Adkins said that his client was willing to restrict the hours for permitted activities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 10am-11pm and remove the application for boxing/wrestling events .
Wolverhampton Council 's Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee will discuss the application during an online meeting next Wednesday , April 29 .

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A banqueting hall in one of Wolverhampton's 'high risk' crime zones has applied for a new licence to hold public entertainment events - sparking fears of increased nuisance and disorder in the area.
The recently built Rose Garden, in Parkfield Road, Blakenhall, has asked the council's licensing bosses for permission to host weddings, parties, banquets, live music and occasional mixed martial arts, wrestling and boxing events.
However, the premises - on land formerly occupied by a Volvo car dealership and bowling green close to the junction with Dudley Road - is located within one of the city's designated 'Cumulative Impact Zones' (CIZ).
This means the area has a high concentration of licenced premises which puts it at higher risk in terms of upholding the four licensing objectives.
The licence application has raised a number of concerns with local residents, West Midlands Police, city councillor Dr Paul Birch (Blakenhall. Lab and Co-operative) and also the council's licensing, planning and environmental health bosses.
In a letter to the council, resident Kathleen Smith said: "The hall is next to Pheonix Park, where the consumption of alcohol is prohibited and in an area which has a disproportionately high level of existing licences.
"The hall is close to residential properties and those leaving the hall may cause some disruption to these residents both vocally and with vehicle noise. There may also be anti-social problems."
Fellow resident David Ryley added: "The provision of entertainment in the form of boxing and wrestling in particular concerns me, since such full contact sports appear to me to encourage partisan rivalry which, if also fuelled by alcohol, can often spill over into raucous and boisterous behaviour, potentially leading to public disorder breaking out.
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"The potential for alcohol consumption overspilling into the car park and the greater surrounding areas, particularly late at night at the end of a function, is also concerning since Pheonix Park to the rear is an alcohol-prohibited area and the Pheonix Health and Urgent Treatment Centre is to the other side.
"As such, I oppose the application for the provision of alcohol in particular and also the range of entertainment suggested for such large numbers of guests not experienced in the area before."
WPC Michelle Churm, from West Midlands Police's Partnerships and Licensing Department, said they would be making representations under the licensing objective of the prevention of crime and disorder and intended to mediate with applicant Mr Kuljinder Pahal, who owns the premises.
In a letter to licensing chiefs, Cllr Dr Paul Birch said: "The surrounding flats are likely to have significant noise from vehicles and the venue itself and people spilling out after very long sessions of drinking alcohol.
"It is not reasonable that very young children put to bed should be awoken by the noise at this time of night. I appreciate the venue wants to provide a place for those celebrating to come together in enjoyment. However, those families who live opposite also have a right, and their right is not diminished by virtue of the venue's investment.
"The venue, we were told, would not interrupt the quiet enjoyment householders have to enjoy the comfort of their own homes. This license and licenses of a similar nature interrupts that quiet enjoyment.
"In addition, next door to the venue is the NHS trauma centre. Ambulances come and go at all hours. Medical priority trumps that of party revellers, and therefore on these grounds I invite the committee to reject this application for licensing," he added.
The council's Licensing Authority Responsible Lead Elaine Moreton said Mr Pahal had applied to sell alcohol on the premises from 11am to 11pm Monday to Sunday, and until 2am on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve.
"This raises concern for the licensing authority as to the location of the premises and its planning permission. Planning restrictions throughout the application have been undermined.
"The planning decision notice states that 'operational hours of the banqueting suite shall be restricted to 10.00am to 23.00pm Mondays to Sundays and on bank and public holidays'. The operating schedule should be amended to reflect the planning decision notice," she said.
Mrs Moreton added that she would be looking to mediate with Mr Pahal in order to address these concerns.
Planning Officer Tracey Homfray said: "The use of the premises and its operation into the early hours would be a major concern with respect to neighbouring amenities, if not managed/mitigated appropriately.
"Disturbance associated with noise emanating from the premises and the parking area during unsociable hours is a major factor, as large numbers of people vacate the venue during the early hours.
"Noise associated with talking, laughing, shouting and vehicle engines starting, stopping, revving would disturb occupants of neighbouring residential properties, resulting in a public nuisance.
"Such events as boxing and wrestling attract large numbers of grouped patrons, especially male spectators, which can be rowdy in nature (shouting, singing, fighting), especially as they are alcohol-fuelled, resulting in public disorder," she added.
The council's Senior Food and Consumer Safety Officer Emma Waites said the premises had already been the subject of many discussions and site meetings between environmental health and planning officers to address public nuisance and noise concerns.
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Peter Adkins, from Knights Solicitors, acting on behalf of Mr Pahal, said the venue's Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS), named as Jagdip Singh Pahal on the application, would consider the need for door staff for each event by carrying out a full risk assessment.
He added that the premises had fully operational CCTV, would adopt a zero tolerance policy over the use or supply of illegal substances, keep an incident log and operate a strict 'Challenge 25' ID code, with no unaccompanied children being admitted.
Mr Adkins said that his client was willing to restrict the hours for permitted activities to 11am-11pm, change the opening hours to 10am-11pm and remove the application for boxing/wrestling events.
Wolverhampton Council's Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee will discuss the application during an online meeting next Wednesday, April 29.


birminghammail--2020-04-24--Roy Keane uses Aston Villa to blast latest UEFA recommendation

Roy Keane believes Aston Villa would have every right to feel hard done by if they were relegated without the Premier League season being finished .
English football authorities first took the decision to postpone fixtures in early March due to the coronavirus crisis and seven weeks on , an indefinite suspension period remains in place .
UEFA chaired another meeting with its 55 member nations yesterday and recommended that qualification for European tournaments should be decided on ‘ sporting merit ’ most likely using a points-per-game method .
It has been suggested the Premier League could implement that across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Keane says any move like that would be unfair on Villa who have a game in hand on their relegation rivals .
“ As a football person , you ’ d love to get the games to finish , '' the former Villa assistant manager told Sky Sports .
`` We ’ ve been saying that the last few weeks but the longer it goes on , we have to remind ourselves that the health and safety is the most important thing .
“ You ’ d definitely like to see the season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whether it ’ s behind closed doors , play-off games , there are obviously options out there and you have to trust the people in charge to come up with the right decision .
“ I ’ ve heard a lot of things about just finishing the season with the table as it is but then do you bring two teams up and then five get relegated next year ?
`` There ’ s teams like Aston Villa who are a game behind teams , a points average , it ’ s obviously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there is a way to get things finished .
“ But the longer it goes on , the less chance there is that is going to happen.
” Ex-Manchester United midfielder Keane was Paul Lambert ’ s assistant at Villa for almost five months in 2014 before quitting to concentrate on his role with the Republic of Ireland .
Dean Smith 's side have 10 matches left to play and sit two points from safety .

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Roy Keane believes Aston Villa would have every right to feel hard done by if they were relegated without the Premier League season being finished.
English football authorities first took the decision to postpone fixtures in early March due to the coronavirus crisis and seven weeks on, an indefinite suspension period remains in place.
UEFA chaired another meeting with its 55 member nations yesterday and recommended that qualification for European tournaments should be decided on ‘sporting merit’ most likely using a points-per-game method.
It has been suggested the Premier League could implement that across the division to decide final places but Keane says any move like that would be unfair on Villa who have a game in hand on their relegation rivals.
“As a football person, you’d love to get the games to finish," the former Villa assistant manager told Sky Sports. "We’ve been saying that the last few weeks but the longer it goes on, we have to remind ourselves that the health and safety is the most important thing.
“You’d definitely like to see the season finished, however that might be, whether it’s behind closed doors, play-off games, there are obviously options out there and you have to trust the people in charge to come up with the right decision.
“I’ve heard a lot of things about just finishing the season with the table as it is but then do you bring two teams up and then five get relegated next year?
"There’s teams like Aston Villa who are a game behind teams, a points average, it’s obviously a minefield at the moment but hopefully there is a way to get things finished.
“But the longer it goes on, the less chance there is that is going to happen.”
Ex-Manchester United midfielder Keane was Paul Lambert’s assistant at Villa for almost five months in 2014 before quitting to concentrate on his role with the Republic of Ireland.
Dean Smith's side have 10 matches left to play and sit two points from safety.


birminghammail--2020-04-24--Pepe Mel discusses his West Brom tenure and what he inherited

Pepe Mel has admitted to ‘ complications ’ during his time as West Brom boss - but he wouldn ’ t put off his Spanish managerial counterparts from exploring their own English ‘ adventures ’ .
The Spaniard arrived in January 2014 , replacing Steve Clarke at the helm with Albion in the middle of a relegation battle .
Although Mel only oversaw three league wins , the Baggies scraped their way to survival with a meagre 36 points .
Mel , the current Las Palmas boss who has previously had success in La Liga with Real Betis , has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heavyweights Everton , Chelsea and Liverpool , but admits that he often struggled with his largely British squad and the language barrier that deprived him of getting his instructions across plainly .
There was also the fact that he leaned on Keith Downing , credited largely with Albion 's survival , having not arrived with any back-room staff of his own .
Despite such challenges , Mel appears to class his tenure at The Hawthorns as a learning curve in his managerial career and would recommend other bosses take up challenges that present @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coach that arrives has to adapt to the group , ” Mel told Construye Juego .
“ He has to know how to handle the different ‘ waters ’ - it ’ s obviously not the same as a team that is fighting for the title , a team who are fighting against the risk of the relegation zone .
“ English football is wonderful .
My professional colleagues were wonderful - it didn ’ t matter if they were physical training coaches , players , whatever .
“ I tell you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adventure , do it .
“ I came to a team that was 100 % British , British , British .
West Brom is a team from near Birmingham , where all the players were English , Irish , Scottish or Welsh .
“ There were no Latinos or players from the islands .
For me , we did have three games - Everton , Liverpool , Chelsea - three top teams who we had to play .
“ I tried to change their way of seeing football .
It was difficult .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I turned it the other way around , without changing it to ‘ Spanish ’ .
“ We survived , and that was what it was all about .
Even though I had one more year on my contract , we arrived at an agreement .
“ I recommend it to all my managerial colleagues who speak English because you can be a footballer and not have a clue how to speak English , but as a manager you have to go through other people to get your message across .
“ Also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was English and that was complicated .
”

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Pepe Mel has admitted to ‘complications’ during his time as West Brom boss - but he wouldn’t put off his Spanish managerial counterparts from exploring their own English ‘adventures’.
The Spaniard arrived in January 2014, replacing Steve Clarke at the helm with Albion in the middle of a relegation battle. Although Mel only oversaw three league wins, the Baggies scraped their way to survival with a meagre 36 points.
Mel, the current Las Palmas boss who has previously had success in La Liga with Real Betis, has fond memories of the battling draws against heavyweights Everton, Chelsea and Liverpool, but admits that he often struggled with his largely British squad and the language barrier that deprived him of getting his instructions across plainly.
There was also the fact that he leaned on Keith Downing, credited largely with Albion's survival, having not arrived with any back-room staff of his own.
Despite such challenges, Mel appears to class his tenure at The Hawthorns as a learning curve in his managerial career and would recommend other bosses take up challenges that present themselves in England.
“I think the coach that arrives has to adapt to the group,” Mel told Construye Juego. “He has to know how to handle the different ‘waters’ - it’s obviously not the same as a team that is fighting for the title, a team who are fighting against the risk of the relegation zone.
“English football is wonderful. My professional colleagues were wonderful - it didn’t matter if they were physical training coaches, players, whatever.
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“I tell you that, if you can do that adventure, do it.
“I came to a team that was 100% British, British, British. West Brom is a team from near Birmingham, where all the players were English, Irish, Scottish or Welsh.
“There were no Latinos or players from the islands. For me, we did have three games - Everton, Liverpool, Chelsea - three top teams who we had to play.
“I tried to change their way of seeing football. It was difficult. They had a very messy system and I turned it the other way around, without changing it to ‘Spanish’.
“We survived, and that was what it was all about. Even though I had one more year on my contract, we arrived at an agreement.
“I recommend it to all my managerial colleagues who speak English because you can be a footballer and not have a clue how to speak English, but as a manager you have to go through other people to get your message across.
“Also I went alone - my coaching staff was English and that was complicated.”


birminghammail--2020-04-24--Home Bargains launch £23.99 essential food box packed with 25 items

You can now get a Home Bargains 'essential ' food box delivered direct to your door to make the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ the website , the budget chain writes : “ Home Bargains understands the importance of @ @ @ @ @ items during this unprecedented time .
“ We have carefully selected some of our best @ @ @ @ @ Essential Food Box ; ideal for those who may be struggling to get certain items @ @ @ @ @ to send a care package to a loved one .
“ We are unable to @ @ @ @ @ within the box.
” In each box , you 'll get a string of food @ @ @ @ @ :

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You can now get a Home Bargains 'essential' food box delivered direct to your door to make the coronavirus lockdown more bearable.
On the website, the budget chain writes: “Home Bargains understands the importance of our customers getting essential food items during this unprecedented time.
“We have carefully selected some of our best selling products to create the Essential Food Box; ideal for those who may be struggling to get certain items, are self-isolating or want to send a care package to a loved one.
“We are unable to accept requests to swap items within the box.”
The boxes cost £23.99.
In each box, you'll get a string of food and drink items, including: