birminghammail--2020-06-03--Twycross Zoo fears for survival after being told to close indefinitely

Bosses at Twycross Zoo fear for its future after being told they must close indefinitely .
The Government 's May 31 announcement on the easing of the lockdown in England did not include a green light for large outdoor attractions such as zoos to reopen .
Zoo bosses say they have been added to the list of venues that must remain closed .
The site - on the Warwickshire/Leicestershire border - has been plunged into financial problems by Covid-19 restrictions .
It has more than 125 species of animal to care for , despite income from visitors drying up completely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than £500,000 a month to keep the 57-year-old zoo operating and providing quality care for its endangered animals .
Reserves have now been all but used up .
In a press statement , it said : `` The zoo finds itself entering a period of massive uncertainty as it saddles itself with enormous debts for many years to come , and clings on for survival .
`` Over the last few weeks the zoo has been preparing to reopen safely with significant changes and measures put in place so visitors could enjoy a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Twycross Zoo has watched on as beaches and parks have opened with very limited measures in place , sure that they would be able to welcome visitors safely soon and therefore gain a much-needed injection of income . ''
Twycross Zoo says it 's confident the public will be safe at the zoo , with measures to reduce risks including : • Restricted the number of visitors on site Dr Sharon Redrobe , CEO of Twycross Zoo , said : `` This is a such a frustrating time for all at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close us indefinitely leaves us fighting for our survival as a conservation charity and zoo .
`` Since March 23 we have remained closed and been keen to play our part to protect the public , our staff and animals from any risks .
`` As the infection rate has lowered over recent weeks and lockdown restrictions had slowly started to lift , we were hopeful that Twycross Zoo along with other large rural conservation zoos , may be able to reopen safely .
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Find it on Google Play Store and App Store '' We are ready with a plethora of measures to ensure everyone ’ s safety and strongly believe that our zoo would provide a safe place for people to enjoy a much-needed day out , while providing vital support for conservation and helping secure our survival .
`` It is disappointing that large rural conservation zoos , like ours , seem to be being grouped with other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures as easily due to the nature of their environment and who present different risk profiles . ''
In April , Twycross Zoo launched a donations campaign to ‘ Celebrate its past and protect its future ’ , which has so far raised over £100,000 .
But bosses say although they are delighted with the support iand the kindness shown by the public , these donations are not enough to secure their future .
They hoped to get a grant from the Government though the Zoo Support Fund , which Twycross Zoo helped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not support larger conservation zoos and is reserved to protect smaller organisations .
Dr Redrobe added : `` We are pleading with the Government to reconsider our plight , which has quickly now turned into a fight for survival .
`` We have no choice but to fight this hard and are working with all levels of the Government to prove we do indeed provide a safe space for visitors and to highlight the measures we are taking .
`` Now is not the time to be losing vital contributors , like ourselves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following this decision , this is now the reality for our zoo . ''
Twycross Zoo has relaunched its donation campaign today as it fights for survival and is asking anyone who can help , however small to donate to this cause .
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Bosses at Twycross Zoo fear for its future after being told they must close indefinitely.
The Government's May 31 announcement on the easing of the lockdown in England did not include a green light for large outdoor attractions such as zoos to reopen.
Zoo bosses say they have been added to the list of venues that must remain closed.
The site - on the Warwickshire/Leicestershire border - has been plunged into financial problems by Covid-19 restrictions.
(Image: PA)
It has more than 125 species of animal to care for, despite income from visitors drying up completely.
Twycross bosses say it costs more than £500,000 a month to keep the 57-year-old zoo operating and providing quality care for its endangered animals. Reserves have now been all but used up.
In a press statement, it said: "The zoo finds itself entering a period of massive uncertainty as it saddles itself with enormous debts for many years to come, and clings on for survival.
"Over the last few weeks the zoo has been preparing to reopen safely with significant changes and measures put in place so visitors could enjoy a safe day out on its 100-acre site.
(Image: Ryan Carter)
"Twycross Zoo has watched on as beaches and parks have opened with very limited measures in place, sure that they would be able to welcome visitors safely soon and therefore gain a much-needed injection of income."
Twycross Zoo says it's confident the public would be safe at the zoo, with measures to reduce risks including:
Restricted the number of visitors on site
Online only bookings with timed arrival slots
Closure of many indoor areas
Implementing a one-way route around the zoo
Enforcing social distancing across the site
Placing multiple hygiene stations throughout the zoo
Dr Sharon Redrobe, CEO of Twycross Zoo, said: "This is a such a frustrating time for all at Twycross Zoo, and this decision to close us indefinitely leaves us fighting for our survival as a conservation charity and zoo.
"Since March 23 we have remained closed and been keen to play our part to protect the public, our staff and animals from any risks.
"As the infection rate has lowered over recent weeks and lockdown restrictions had slowly started to lift, we were hopeful that Twycross Zoo along with other large rural conservation zoos, may be able to reopen safely."
She added: "We are ready with a plethora of measures to ensure everyone’s safety and strongly believe that our zoo would provide a safe place for people to enjoy a much-needed day out, while providing vital support for conservation and helping secure our survival.
"It is disappointing that large rural conservation zoos, like ours, seem to be being grouped with other venues that maybe can’t manage measures as easily due to the nature of their environment and who present different risk profiles."
In April, Twycross Zoo launched a donations campaign to ‘Celebrate its past and protect its future’, which has so far raised over £100,000.
But bosses say although they are delighted with the support iand the kindness shown by the public, these donations are not enough to secure their future.
They hoped to get a grant from the Government though the Zoo Support Fund, which Twycross Zoo helped lobby for, but the fund does not support larger conservation zoos and is reserved to protect smaller organisations.
Dr Redrobe continued: "We are pleading with the Government to reconsider our plight, which has quickly now turned into a fight for survival.
"We have no choice but to fight this hard and are working with all levels of the Government to prove we do indeed provide a safe space for visitors and to highlight the measures we are taking.
"Now is not the time to be losing vital contributors, like ourselves, to world conservation and sadly, following this decision, this is now the reality for our zoo."
Twycross Zoo has relaunched its donation campaign today as it fights for survival and is asking anyone who can offer support, however small, to give to this cause. Donate online here.


birminghammail--2020-06-03--Dudley and Walsall funeral restrictions eased

Funeral restrictions have been eased in parts of the Black Country to allow more people to say goodbye to loved ones .
Strict rules were put in place to limit the number of people attending services and burials at the start of the coronavirus crisis .
However new government guidance has led to Dudley and Walsall councils announcing an increase in the number of mourners able to say a final farewell .
Dudley Council has confirmed 16 people can now attend services at Gornal Wood Crematorium , with 15 additional mourners allowed to stand outside to listen to via external @ @ @ @ @ @ @ size , Stourbridge Crematorium will still be limited to 10 in the chapel but an additional 15 will now be allowed outside .
Burials in cemeteries across the borough will now be limited to 30 mourners , adhering to two metre distancing .
Council leader , Coun Patrick Harley , said : `` Due to the coronavirus crisis we are having to carefully monitor and manage the number of people who can attend our services , following government guidelines to keep everyone as safe as possible .
`` We are pleased to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at some of our services but we know this is still a very difficult time for those who have lost loved ones and our hearts go out to all who are affected by the ongoing restrictions .
`` I would like to thank the people of Dudley for continuing to make such sacrifices to help stop the spread of this virus , together we will defeat it . ''
In Walsall , a maximum of 30 people are allowed to attend cemetery burials .
At Streetly Crematorium , a maximum of 25 people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ East Chapel - 10 seated in chapel and 15 standing outside - and a maximum of 30 people can attend a cremation service in the West Chapel , with 15 seated in chapel and 15 standing outside .
All attendees must observe social distancing , with ‘ safe ’ seats marked out in each chapel .
The curtains in the chapel can remain open if the family wish .
Some restrictions , such as families not being allowed to touch coffins on council premises , are still in place in order to keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ low as possible for the families , funeral directors and council staff .
The council said it will review these restrictions as and when additional guidance and advice is issued by the government .
Funeral attendees are still welcome to film services to make them available through media platforms , as long as prior permission has been sought from the officiant and council staff .
Coun Garry Perry , Walsall 's portfolio holder for bereavement services , said : “ We appreciate that the earlier restrictions placed upon our council bereavement services were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loved ones .
`` As of June 1 , up to 30 mourners can now attend a burial and between 25 and 30 can now attend a cremation and this increase in the numbers of mourners permitted at Walsall cemeteries and Streetly Crematorium will , hopefully , bring comfort to many people.
” “ Certain restrictions will still remain because we are committed to minimising the potential for transmission of the coronavirus .
`` I would still urge anyone attending a funeral to keep two metres apart .
We will continue to review @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is issued by the government .
”

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Funeral restrictions have been eased in parts of the Black Country to allow more people to say goodbye to loved ones.
Strict rules were put in place to limit the number of people attending services and burials at the start of the coronavirus crisis.
However new government guidance has led to Dudley and Walsall councils announcing an increase in the number of mourners able to say a final farewell.
Dudley Council has confirmed 16 people can now attend services at Gornal Wood Crematorium, with 15 additional mourners allowed to stand outside to listen to via external speakers.
Due to the smaller chapel size, Stourbridge Crematorium will still be limited to 10 in the chapel but an additional 15 will now be allowed outside.
Burials in cemeteries across the borough will now be limited to 30 mourners, adhering to two metre distancing.
Council leader, Coun Patrick Harley, said: "Due to the coronavirus crisis we are having to carefully monitor and manage the number of people who can attend our services, following government guidelines to keep everyone as safe as possible.
"We are pleased to be able to offer space for additional mourners at some of our services but we know this is still a very difficult time for those who have lost loved ones and our hearts go out to all who are affected by the ongoing restrictions.
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"I would like to thank the people of Dudley for continuing to make such sacrifices to help stop the spread of this virus, together we will defeat it."
In Walsall, a maximum of 30 people are allowed to attend cemetery burials.
At Streetly Crematorium, a maximum of 25 people can attend a cremation service in the East Chapel - 10 seated in chapel and 15 standing outside - and a maximum of 30 people can attend a cremation service in the West Chapel, with 15 seated in chapel and 15 standing outside.
All attendees must observe social distancing, with ‘safe’ seats marked out in each chapel.
The curtains in the chapel can remain open if the family wish.
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Some restrictions, such as families not being allowed to touch coffins on council premises, are still in place in order to keep the risk of transmitting the virus as low as possible for the families, funeral directors and council staff. The council said it will review these restrictions as and when additional guidance and advice is issued by the government.
Funeral attendees are still welcome to film services to make them available through media platforms, as long as prior permission has been sought from the officiant and council staff.
Coun Garry Perry, Walsall's portfolio holder for bereavement services, said: “We appreciate that the earlier restrictions placed upon our council bereavement services were challenging for those wishing to mourn their loved ones.
"As of June 1, up to 30 mourners can now attend a burial and between 25 and 30 can now attend a cremation and this increase in the numbers of mourners permitted at Walsall cemeteries and Streetly Crematorium will, hopefully, bring comfort to many people.”
“Certain restrictions will still remain because we are committed to minimising the potential for transmission of the coronavirus.
"I would still urge anyone attending a funeral to keep two metres apart. We will continue to review these measures as additional guidance and advice is issued by the government.”


birminghammail--2020-06-03--Wolves target double €25m transfer raid on club - reports

Wolverhampton Wanderers have been linked with a move for a second Sporting midfielder .
Wolves have been heavily tipped to move for Joao Palhinha once the summer transfer window opens with several reports claiming that a deal has even been verbally 'agreed ' .
Sporting president Frederico Varandas refuted those claims in a recent interview with Canal 11 , saying : `` This is completely false .
Nothing .
One talks , but let me finish and say that a lot of the investment made in the academy was to retain this talent . ''
But stories linking Wolves to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jogo ( via Sport Witness ) have today carried another article on the proposed transfer deal .
Palhinha , who has spent this season on loan with Braga , is reportedly at the centre of a €15million move .
However , O Jogo are also reporting that Wolves are interested in Sporting youngster Rodrigo Fernandes .
Similarly to Palhinha , Fernandes is a defensive-minded midfielder , but he has only featured for Sporting 's first team on a few occasions .
The 19-year-old started Sporting 's 2-0 victory over Belenenses in the Primeira @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also appeared in the Europa League twice this season .
The report claims a €10million deal could be struck to bring Fernandes to Molineux , with the move being brokered by Jorge Mendes .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers have been linked with a move for a second Sporting midfielder.
Wolves have been heavily tipped to move for Joao Palhinha once the summer transfer window opens with several reports claiming that a deal has even been verbally 'agreed'.
Sporting president Frederico Varandas refuted those claims in a recent interview with Canal 11, saying: "This is completely false. Nothing. One talks, but let me finish and say that a lot of the investment made in the academy was to retain this talent."
But stories linking Wolves to Palhinha won't go away and O Jogo (via Sport Witness) have today carried another article on the proposed transfer deal.
Palhinha, who has spent this season on loan with Braga, is reportedly at the centre of a €15million move.
However, O Jogo are also reporting that Wolves are interested in Sporting youngster Rodrigo Fernandes. Similarly to Palhinha, Fernandes is a defensive-minded midfielder, but he has only featured for Sporting's first team on a few occasions.
The 19-year-old started Sporting's 2-0 victory over Belenenses in the Primeira Liga in November, while he's also appeared in the Europa League twice this season.
The report claims a €10million deal could be struck to bring Fernandes to Molineux, with the move being brokered by Jorge Mendes.


birminghammail--2020-06-04--Murder investigation in Tamworth after man dies

A murder investigation is underway following the death of a man in Tamworth .
Emergency services were called to Coleridge @ @ @ @ @ 7am this morning ( Thursday ) .
No details about the man are known as @ @ @ @ @ confirmed : “ An investigation is underway following the death of a man in Tamworth @ @ @ @ @ by colleagues from WMAS to a property on Coleridge Close shortly after 7.20am this morning @ @ @ @ @ and a 50-year-old woman - both from the town – have been arrested on suspicion @ @ @ @ @ police with enquiries .
They remain in police custody .
“ Officers remain in the @ @ @ @ @ door-to-door enquiries .
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A murder investigation is underway following the death of a man in Tamworth.
Emergency services were called to Coleridge Close in Leyfields shortly after 7am this morning (Thursday).
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No details about the man are known as of yet.
Staffordshire Police confirmed: “An investigation is underway following the death of a man in Tamworth.
“Police were called by colleagues from WMAS to a property on Coleridge Close shortly after 7.20am this morning.
“A 41-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman - both from the town – have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are helping police with enquiries. They remain in police custody.
“Officers remain in the area and are carrying out door-to-door enquiries.”


birminghammail--2020-06-04--8 ways to ease your dog out of lockdown - plus win a year’s supply of Butcher's food for dogs

The UK has experienced a very strange and difficult few months , and it ’ s not just humans that have been impacted .
Dogs have also been living through the current pandemic and our canine companions have had to adjust to a new normal .
For most dog owners , the coronavirus crisis and subsequent lockdown has meant spending more quality time with their pets and this has made the bond with our dogs stronger .
However , as life has changed for us , it has also changed for dogs and they will need to adjust to life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is internationally renowned for her expertise in dog training and behaviour modification , is keen to help dog owners with this transition .
Sue has been training dogs for more than 20 years and she is a full member of the Canine and Feline Behaviour Association ( CFBA ) and chairwoman of the Guild of Dog Trainers .
Sue runs The Canine Centre in Porthmadog , North Wales with her husband , Derek , and she has received many calls from dog owners worried about the repercussions of lockdown .
Although the majority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again when their owners return to work , there are things that an owner can do to make the transition a smooth process .
Here , Sue explains eight ways to make sure a dog doesn ’ t become overdependent , as this can result in behavioural issues and separation anxiety .
Dogs tend to relate to triggers and this can cause stress .
For example , dogs will associate something happening with their owner going out , like picking up car keys or getting a handbag .
Remove these triggers by picking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again .
This will desensitise your dog and those triggers won ’ t mean anything to them anymore .
Go out without your dog During lockdown , we were unable to go out more than once a day , so naturally we would take our dog with us .
Now that lockdown is easing , remember to go out on your own and see how your dog reacts during this time .
This will highlight if your dog has become overdependent .
Set up a camera in your home If you are worried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ camera running in your home to see how your dog reacts when you leave .
If your dog lies down and settles after a couple of minutes then you will know it is okay .
Try not to worry Sometimes we are guilty of worrying about our dogs as we love them so much .
However , this worry can cause anxiety within our dogs as they often reflect our feelings.Try to be positive around your dog and don ’ t worry about a problem unless you see signs of separation anxiety .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ dog , give them a toy or something to take their mind off the fact you are leaving .
A good tip is also to leave one of your t-shirts in the dog bed , as the scent can act as a comforter for your dog .
It can be easy to fuss your dog before you go anywhere , but try not to make a deal about leaving .
Instead , be as natural as possible .
Most dogs will pace for a few minutes and then they will probably spend the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a family member to spend time with your dog When you go back to work for the first time after lockdown , try not to leave your dog for eight hours on its own .
If possible , ask a family member or dog walker to visit your dog and give it some company .
This will help with the transition .
Finally , if you have tried all of these tips and you are still worried about your dog contact a behaviourist for advice .
There are people all over the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so don ’ t forget to get in touch if you have any concerns .
We ’ ve teamed up with Butcher ’ s Nourishing Food For Dogs to honour the nation ’ s unsung heroes , reward them for helping us through these tough times , and celebrate all the lockdown love they ’ ve given us .

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The UK has experienced a very strange and difficult few months, and it’s not just humans that have been impacted.
Dogs have also been living through the current pandemic and our canine companions have had to adjust to a new normal.
For most dog owners, the coronavirus crisis and subsequent lockdown has meant spending more quality time with their pets and this has made the bond with our dogs stronger.
However, as life has changed for us, it has also changed for dogs and they will need to adjust to life after lockdown.
Sue Williams, who is internationally renowned for her expertise in dog training and behaviour modification, is keen to help dog owners with this transition.
Sue has been training dogs for more than 20 years and she is a full member of the Canine and Feline Behaviour Association (CFBA) and chairwoman of the Guild of Dog Trainers. Sue runs The Canine Centre in Porthmadog, North Wales with her husband, Derek, and she has received many calls from dog owners worried about the repercussions of lockdown.
Although the majority of dogs will easily adjust to life again when their owners return to work, there are things that an owner can do to make the transition a smooth process.
Here, Sue explains eight ways to make sure a dog doesn’t become overdependent, as this can result in behavioural issues and separation anxiety.
Remove triggers
Dogs tend to relate to triggers and this can cause stress. For example, dogs will associate something happening with their owner going out, like picking up car keys or getting a handbag. Remove these triggers by picking up keys and then putting them down again. This will desensitise your dog and those triggers won’t mean anything to them anymore.
Go out without your dog
During lockdown, we were unable to go out more than once a day, so naturally we would take our dog with us. Now that lockdown is easing, remember to go out on your own and see how your dog reacts during this time. This will highlight if your dog has become overdependent.
Set up a camera in your home
If you are worried about separation anxiety, try leaving a camera running in your home to see how your dog reacts when you leave. If your dog lies down and settles after a couple of minutes then you will know it is okay.
Try not to worry
Sometimes we are guilty of worrying about our dogs as we love them so much. However, this worry can cause anxiety within our dogs as they often reflect our feelings.Try to be positive around your dog and don’t worry about a problem unless you see signs of separation anxiety.
Give your dog a toy
Before you leave the house without your dog, give them a toy or something to take their mind off the fact you are leaving. A good tip is also to leave one of your t-shirts in the dog bed, as the scent can act as a comforter for your dog.
Don’t make a big deal about leaving the house
It can be easy to fuss your dog before you go anywhere, but try not to make a deal about leaving. Instead, be as natural as possible. Most dogs will pace for a few minutes and then they will probably spend the rest of the time relaxing.
Ask a family member to spend time with your dog
When you go back to work for the first time after lockdown, try not to leave your dog for eight hours on its own. If possible, ask a family member or dog walker to visit your dog and give it some company. This will help with the transition.
Speak to the professionals
Finally, if you have tried all of these tips and you are still worried about your dog contact a behaviourist for advice. There are people all over the UK who are on hand to help, so don’t forget to get in touch if you have any concerns.
Is your dog Britain's finest lockdown pet?
We’ve teamed up with Butcher’s Nourishing Food For Dogs to honour the nation’s unsung heroes, reward them for helping us through these tough times, and celebrate all the lockdown love they’ve given us.


birminghammail--2020-06-04--Aston Villa set for Callum O'Hare contract blow as negotiations fail

Aston Villa are set to fall short in their attempts to keep Callum O'Hare locked down to Villa Park , according to reports .
The attacking midfielder has enjoyed an impressive loan stint at Villa rivals Coventry City this season , and has excelled regularly for the Sky Blues - who are aiming for promotion from League One via a title victory .
O'Hare 's performances in eighteen league appearances for Coventry this season have earned the youngster a number of plaudits , but according to Football Insider , he will not return to Villa upon the conclusion of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a free agent .
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Google Play Store and App Store The report claims that the Villans have not been able to convince O'Hare to commit his future to the club , and O'Hare will be free to sign elsewhere at the end of the month .
However , there is still time for Villa to make a renewed deal , but they will need to convince the midfielder that there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That road map to the Villa squad is blocked due to the presence of Jack Grealish and John McGinn , amongst others .
The Villans also have Jacob Ramsey waiting in the wings , who is impressing at Doncaster under the leadership of ex-West Brom boss Darren Moore .
Due to a congestion of talent , and an unpredictable league situation , Villa now stand to lose O'Hare without turning a profit on the academy gem .
There is also Dutch & German interest in the playmaker , who seems set to leave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unless a deal can be struck .

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Aston Villa are set to fall short in their attempts to keep Callum O'Hare locked down to Villa Park, according to reports.
The attacking midfielder has enjoyed an impressive loan stint at Villa rivals Coventry City this season, and has excelled regularly for the Sky Blues - who are aiming for promotion from League One via a title victory.
O'Hare's performances in eighteen league appearances for Coventry this season have earned the youngster a number of plaudits, but according to Football Insider, he will not return to Villa upon the conclusion of his loan contract and will leave the club as a free agent.
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The report claims that the Villans have not been able to convince O'Hare to commit his future to the club, and O'Hare will be free to sign elsewhere at the end of the month.
However, there is still time for Villa to make a renewed deal, but they will need to convince the midfielder that there is a path to the first-team.
That road map to the Villa squad is blocked due to the presence of Jack Grealish and John McGinn, amongst others.
The Villans also have Jacob Ramsey waiting in the wings, who is impressing at Doncaster under the leadership of ex-West Brom boss Darren Moore.
Due to a congestion of talent, and an unpredictable league situation, Villa now stand to lose O'Hare without turning a profit on the academy gem.
There is also Dutch & German interest in the playmaker, who seems set to leave Villa at the end of the season unless a deal can be struck.


birminghammail--2020-06-04--Mum to walk 300,000 steps in support of #BabiesofGoodHope campaign

A grateful mum is walking 300,000 steps during the month of June to raise money to support Good Hope Hospital Charity ’ s # BabiesofGoodHope appeal to bring a Midwifery Led Unit to the hospital .
# BabiesofGoodHope launched last month and is part of a £1 million appeal to provide Good Hope ’ s mums with a new option in how they give birth .
The unit will provide a ‘ home from home ’ environment for women to give birth in , under the expert care of the midwives that they will have come to know during their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Streetly gave birth to her son Theo at Good Hope .
She recalls : “ The midwives were all fantastic , the experience that I had at Good Hope was brilliant and I knew that I was in safe hands .
“ During my pregnancy my partner Richard and I went to antenatal classes and discussed the various options for childbirth .
At the time I realised that I would really have appreciated giving birth in a non-clinical environment .
“ I ’ m supporting the # BabiesofGoodHope appeal as I want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ non-clinical space in which to give birth .
Being in a beautiful room in calming surroundings would definitely be beneficial for women in labour .
“ I couldn ’ t think of a better way to give birth than in a Midwifery Led Unit .
It would be brilliant as it will give all of the mums in the area a new option in how they give birth.
” The Midwifery Led Unit will differ from most maternity units in that it will not look or feel like a clinical space .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unit will be a peaceful and relaxing space , with options for women to give birth on a couch , in a bed or in a birthing pool .
This gives a ‘ home from home ’ experience for the mother , whilst the expert midwives will offer them the best care possible .
The midwives in charge of the unit will already have built up a relationship with the mums during the pregnancy , so mums will feel comfortable being in the presence of a professional who they know .
Should any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maternity area and expert consultants , are just across the corridor .
Speaking of her fundraising challenge , Natalie said : “ With all the good weather that we ’ ve had I wanted to do something active to raise money for a good cause .
It ’ s been brilliant seeing all of the amazing fundraising that people have been doing during this difficult time , and I wanted to join in .
“ Ten thousand steps a day is a healthy target , and I ’ ll be taking Theo out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Theo is celebrating his first birthday on Friday 12 June and Natalie said : “ One year on from giving birth at Good Hope it feels great to be raising money for the unit where my son was born.
” Laura Power , fundraising manager at Good Hope Hospital Charity , said : “ On behalf of everyone at Good Hope Hospital I would like to thank Natalie for taking on this challenge to raise funds for our # BabiesofGoodHope appeal .
Natalie is not alone in wanting to give birth in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per cent of expectant mums would rather give birth in an MLU , and we know that when this unit opens that even more mums will take the decision to give birth there .
This will only have been made possible thanks to the generosity of fundraisers and donors like Natalie.
” You can sponsor Natalie ’ s efforts by visiting her fundraising page at https : //www.justgiving.com/fundraising/natalie-weber1 You can support our # BabiesofGoodHope appeal by sharing a picture of you as a baby , and one of you now , and sharing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hashtag , then donate £5 at babiesofgoodhope.org

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A grateful mum is walking 300,000 steps during the month of June to raise money to support Good Hope Hospital Charity’s #BabiesofGoodHope appeal to bring a Midwifery Led Unit to the hospital.
#BabiesofGoodHope launched last month and is part of a £1 million appeal to provide Good Hope’s mums with a new option in how they give birth. The unit will provide a ‘home from home’ environment for women to give birth in, under the expert care of the midwives that they will have come to know during their pregnancy.
Last June, Natalie Weber from Streetly gave birth to her son Theo at Good Hope.
She recalls: “The midwives were all fantastic, the experience that I had at Good Hope was brilliant and I knew that I was in safe hands.
“During my pregnancy my partner Richard and I went to antenatal classes and discussed the various options for childbirth. At the time I realised that I would really have appreciated giving birth in a non-clinical environment.
“I’m supporting the #BabiesofGoodHope appeal as I want mums at Good Hope to have a non-clinical space in which to give birth. Being in a beautiful room in calming surroundings would definitely be beneficial for women in labour.
“I couldn’t think of a better way to give birth than in a Midwifery Led Unit. It would be brilliant as it will give all of the mums in the area a new option in how they give birth.”
The Midwifery Led Unit will differ from most maternity units in that it will not look or feel like a clinical space. The beautiful artists’ impressions show that the unit will be a peaceful and relaxing space, with options for women to give birth on a couch, in a bed or in a birthing pool.
This gives a ‘home from home’ experience for the mother, whilst the expert midwives will offer them the best care possible. The midwives in charge of the unit will already have built up a relationship with the mums during the pregnancy, so mums will feel comfortable being in the presence of a professional who they know.
Should any complications arise during labour, the clinical maternity area and expert consultants, are just across the corridor.
Speaking of her fundraising challenge, Natalie said: “With all the good weather that we’ve had I wanted to do something active to raise money for a good cause. It’s been brilliant seeing all of the amazing fundraising that people have been doing during this difficult time, and I wanted to join in.
“Ten thousand steps a day is a healthy target, and I’ll be taking Theo out with me to keep me company.”
Theo is celebrating his first birthday on Friday 12 June and Natalie said: “One year on from giving birth at Good Hope it feels great to be raising money for the unit where my son was born.”
Laura Power, fundraising manager at Good Hope Hospital Charity, said: “On behalf of everyone at Good Hope Hospital I would like to thank Natalie for taking on this challenge to raise funds for our #BabiesofGoodHope appeal. Natalie is not alone in wanting to give birth in a Midwifery Led Unit.
“Over 25 per cent of expectant mums would rather give birth in an MLU, and we know that when this unit opens that even more mums will take the decision to give birth there. This will only have been made possible thanks to the generosity of fundraisers and donors like Natalie.”
You can sponsor Natalie’s efforts by visiting her fundraising page at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/natalie-weber1
You can support our #BabiesofGoodHope appeal by sharing a picture of you as a baby, and one of you now, and sharing them with us using the #BabiesofGoodHope hashtag, then donate £5 at babiesofgoodhope.org


birminghammail--2020-06-04--Albion linked Taylor explains his stance ahead of summer move

Lyle Taylor , the Charlton Athletic forward who has informed the club he won ’ t be returning to training , has explained his stance amid an anticipated summer move .
Taylor , who despite suffering injuries this season scored 11 goals in 22 appearances for the Addicks who are fighting relegation back to League One , has been previously linked with West Brom among other sides .
Albion registered an interest in the January transfer window as Slaven Bilic and Luke Dowling set about improving the Baggies ’ forward options , but ultimately their priorities elsewhere .
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With a new club on the horizon - expected to be the biggest move of his career - he ’ s not willing to return and risk another serious injury which would dampen the interest in him from elsewhere .
Taylor told Sky Sports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you will be OK , you have been fine for 10 years , 12 years until this knee injury - but my head is saying there comes a time when I have to consider that injury is actually a real factor and where would I be should I get injured in the next six weeks , eight weeks ?
’ “ Ever since I was 18 and was released by Millwall I have dreamed of playing at the highest level I could possibly play at .
“ I was told I wasn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ footballer at that age , I was told I wasn ’ t good enough for League One , I was told I wasn ’ t going to make the step up the Championship .
“ And all I have done is try to prove them wrong and step up and make the best of the opportunities that I have been given .
At the age I am , should I get injured , there won ’ t be another opportunity .
`` Should I get seriously injured , I doubt there would even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ level I am playing at now .
“ I might be remembered as whatever – money-grabbing , a let-down , never been a club legend because he left us in the lurch .
But I ’ d like to think that , at some point , people will think ‘ we don ’ t like it but we understand why he has done it ’ .
” As well as Albion and Rangers , links to Taylor have also come from Galatasaray , Bristol City , Sheffield Wednesday , Swansea and Preston .

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Lyle Taylor, the Charlton Athletic forward who has informed the club he won’t be returning to training, has explained his stance amid an anticipated summer move.
Taylor, who despite suffering injuries this season scored 11 goals in 22 appearances for the Addicks who are fighting relegation back to League One, has been previously linked with West Brom among other sides.
Albion registered an interest in the January transfer window as Slaven Bilic and Luke Dowling set about improving the Baggies’ forward options, but ultimately their priorities elsewhere.
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Taylor, out of contract and also interesting Glasgow Rangers, has been left torn about helping Charlton and boss Lee Bowyer in the fight against the drop.
With a new club on the horizon - expected to be the biggest move of his career - he’s not willing to return and risk another serious injury which would dampen the interest in him from elsewhere.
Taylor told Sky Sports: “My heart says play, you will be OK, you have been fine for 10 years, 12 years until this knee injury - but my head is saying there comes a time when I have to consider that injury is actually a real factor and where would I be should I get injured in the next six weeks, eight weeks?’
“Ever since I was 18 and was released by Millwall I have dreamed of playing at the highest level I could possibly play at.
“I was told I wasn’t good enough to be a professional footballer at that age, I was told I wasn’t good enough for League One, I was told I wasn’t going to make the step up the Championship.
“And all I have done is try to prove them wrong and step up and make the best of the opportunities that I have been given. At the age I am, should I get injured, there won’t be another opportunity.
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"Should I get seriously injured, I doubt there would even be an opportunity to play at the level I am playing at now.
“I might be remembered as whatever – money-grabbing, a let-down, never been a club legend because he left us in the lurch. But I’d like to think that, at some point, people will think ‘we don’t like it but we understand why he has done it’.”
As well as Albion and Rangers, links to Taylor have also come from Galatasaray, Bristol City, Sheffield Wednesday, Swansea and Preston.


birminghammail--2020-06-04--Gladiators star Jet drops major hint show could return to TV after lockdown

Gladiators favourite Jet believes the hit 90s TV show - filmed in Birmingham - could return to our screens in the near future .
Speaking on the newly-launched GladPod , a podcast celebrating the hit TV show Gladiators with interviews with fellow Gladiators , contenders and those who made the show , Jet , aka Diane Youdale , believes a relaunch is on the cards .
“ A little bird has told me that there is something on the table that looks gladiatorial and will possibly be around for our 30th year .
Maybe there ’ ll be a version @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ You couldn ’ t pay me enough to go back and do it again , but I think the concept of having these larger-than-life superhero gladiator people is timeless .
And I think that ’ ll always work .
I wouldn ’ t change a thing about my time as a gladiator.
” Diane has retrained as a psychotherapist and in that capacity has appeared on television shows including Trisha and Big Brother ’ s Little Bit on the Side .
And were there to be a chance to step in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would love it .
“ Dancing on Ice or Strictly would be my absolute dream , ” she said .
“ It ’ s always usually youngsters who win , but I think I could do something for ladies of a certain age.
” But even today Diane admits fame isn ’ t an easy fit for her .
Reflecting back to when she was 21 and suddenly found herself in the primetime spotlight and public property , a situation that took some getting used to .
In pre-email days , people wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Literally , big sacks of mail kept coming to my parents ’ house and my mum used to help me go through them , ” she said .
“ I told her that if there was something where someone had done or made something that was a bit special to put it to one side , and that way I ended up meeting some people who were genuine fans who ’ ve gone on to become good friends .
I really hated being recognised , though .
Fame wasn ’ t an easy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t really.
” Of the 12 original gladiators who started out in 1992 , just four - Saracen , Cobra , Lightning and pantomime villain Wolf – made it through to the final show in 2000 .
Despite still being the most memorable name and face of the show 20 years after it finished , Jet crashed out in 1996 after a serious neck injury sustained not during the television recording , but in one of the live shows , when she fell off the pyramid .
“ I heard a snap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before , when you break bone or ligament , ” she said .
“ It ’ s quite loud and it came from my neck area , but as I could breathe I knew I hadn ’ t broken my neck .
That was it for me , though , I didn ’ t want to go back into the arena.
” The fear of serious injury had always preyed on the mind of the gladiators , and when it was Diane ’ s turn , she did not need a second warning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she was still able to walk at all .
“ I always felt very nervous because it was quite dangerous , and high falls were where most of the accidents happened .
Each year there were more of them , because the contenders got fitter , stronger and sharper , so we had to up our game .
My memory is mainly one of ‘ am I always going to be able to walk away ?
’ “ With Gladiators , there was no acting – you had to do it for real @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happened , I just thought ‘ it ’ s not worth it.
’ Some of the others lived for being a gladiator , but for me , it was another job I was fit enough to do .
But I could re-identify with my life not being over just because I stopped being a gladiator .
”

Gladiators favourite Jet believes the hit 90s TV show - filmed in Birmingham - could return to our screens in the near future.
Speaking on the newly-launched GladPod, a podcast celebrating the hit TV show Gladiators with interviews with fellow Gladiators, contenders and those who made the show, Jet, aka Diane Youdale, believes a relaunch is on the cards.
“A little bird has told me that there is something on the table that looks gladiatorial and will possibly be around for our 30th year. Maybe there’ll be a version of it,” said the 50-year-old.
“You couldn’t pay me enough to go back and do it again, but I think the concept of having these larger-than-life superhero gladiator people is timeless. And I think that’ll always work. I wouldn’t change a thing about my time as a gladiator.”
(Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Diane has retrained as a psychotherapist and in that capacity has appeared on television shows including Trisha and Big Brother’s Little Bit on the Side. And were there to be a chance to step in front of the camera again, Diane would love it.
“Dancing on Ice or Strictly would be my absolute dream,” she said. “It’s always usually youngsters who win, but I think I could do something for ladies of a certain age.”
But even today Diane admits fame isn’t an easy fit for her. Reflecting back to when she was 21 and suddenly found herself in the primetime spotlight and public property, a situation that took some getting used to. In pre-email days, people wrote letters. Lots of letters.
“Literally, big sacks of mail kept coming to my parents’ house and my mum used to help me go through them,” she said. “I told her that if there was something where someone had done or made something that was a bit special to put it to one side, and that way I ended up meeting some people who were genuine fans who’ve gone on to become good friends. I really hated being recognised, though. Fame wasn’t an easy fit for me, it still isn’t really.”
Of the 12 original gladiators who started out in 1992, just four - Saracen, Cobra, Lightning and pantomime villain Wolf – made it through to the final show in 2000.
Despite still being the most memorable name and face of the show 20 years after it finished, Jet crashed out in 1996 after a serious neck injury sustained not during the television recording, but in one of the live shows, when she fell off the pyramid.
“I heard a snap and I’ve heard those noises before, when you break bone or ligament,” she said. “It’s quite loud and it came from my neck area, but as I could breathe I knew I hadn’t broken my neck. That was it for me, though, I didn’t want to go back into the arena.”
The fear of serious injury had always preyed on the mind of the gladiators, and when it was Diane’s turn, she did not need a second warning. She walked away, grateful that she was still able to walk at all.
“I always felt very nervous because it was quite dangerous, and high falls were where most of the accidents happened. Each year there were more of them, because the contenders got fitter, stronger and sharper, so we had to up our game. My memory is mainly one of ‘am I always going to be able to walk away?’
“With Gladiators, there was no acting – you had to do it for real, and when (the accident) happened, I just thought ‘it’s not worth it.’ Some of the others lived for being a gladiator, but for me, it was another job I was fit enough to do. But I could re-identify with my life not being over just because I stopped being a gladiator.”


birminghammail--2020-06-04--Jamelia delivers powerful Sky News speech on Black Lives Matter

Jamelia has appeared on Sky News today - telling Kay Burley she is `` not interested in black squares '' and `` hashtags '' .
Discussing the Black Lives Matter movement , the Birmingham celebrity and sometime Loose Women panelist discussed the ongoing protests .
Around 1,200 are expected in Birmingham city centre today for a demonstration over the death of George Floyd .
On Sky News today , Jamelia asked viewers : `` Are you going to call this out ?
Are you going to make a conscious effort to not let this be a trend , to not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look after my children and my brothers and sisters ?
`` I am not focused on who 's protesting , I 'm focused on who 's doing the work .
Are you going to actually continue this work ?
It 's not about a hashtag .
It 's not about a black square .
It 's about dismantling systemic racism from the inside and black people ca n't do it alone .
We need white people to do that . ''
She continued : `` If you 're listening to this and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 'm talking to you . ''
She added : `` I believe that systemic racism has been perpetuated in the fabric of British society for generations .
And black people have been protesting like this with their lives .
`` In a way , I 'm kind of like , yes , it 's great to protest , but does it make any concrete difference ?
I believe that it 's about much more than seeing the protests and highlighting the protests because it 's now becoming and feeling as if it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on .
`` But are we actually doing the real work to dismantle systemic racism ?
I 'm not so sure , because if we were , we would n't be here again .
`` This is n't the first time that we have collectively come together and protested the loss of black lives at the hands of police brutality , or any other brutality that we suffer as black people . ''
She continued : `` Systemic racism is the normalisation and the legitimisation of racism and it routinely benefits white people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when we understand that , it 's very clear on who needs to do the work .
`` In this conversation , I implore white people to do the work .
Please do the work , because you are essential to dismantling systemic racism . ''
And on George Floyd 's death , she said : `` It may be the tipping point for you , it may be the tipping point for white people .
`` Maybe because we 're on lockdown and you 've had access and you can not get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a knee on his neck .
`` But [ black ] people have been… disadvantaged and have metaphorical knees on their necks every single day , from the education system , the healthcare system , housing , wealth , jobs , criminal justice , the adultification of our children - they are all knees on our necks and we pay with our lives .
`` I think is important for anyone listening to this to understand what that means .
Understand what systemic racism actually is .
Once you understand , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can not possibly continue to blindly benefit from systemic racism .
`` You ca n't accept that privilege .
You ca n't accept that privilege whilst acknowledging what 's happening to black people .
If you 're not racist .
If you are racist , then I guess you can . ''

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Jamelia has appeared on Sky News today - telling Kay Burley she is "not interested in black squares" and "hashtags".
Discussing the Black Lives Matter movement, the Birmingham celebrity and sometime Loose Women panelist discussed the ongoing protests.
Around 1,200 are expected in Birmingham city centre today for a demonstration over the death of George Floyd.
On Sky News today, Jamelia asked viewers: "Are you going to call this out? Are you going to make a conscious effort to not let this be a trend, to not let our lives become hashtags, to look after my children and my brothers and sisters?
"I am not focused on who's protesting, I'm focused on who's doing the work. Are you going to actually continue this work? It's not about a hashtag. It's not about a black square. It's about dismantling systemic racism from the inside and black people can't do it alone. We need white people to do that."
She continued: "If you're listening to this and I'm making you feel uncomfortable, then I'm talking to you."
She added: "I believe that systemic racism has been perpetuated in the fabric of British society for generations. And black people have been protesting like this with their lives.
"In a way, I'm kind of like, yes, it's great to protest, but does it make any concrete difference? I believe that it's about much more than seeing the protests and highlighting the protests because it's now becoming and feeling as if it's a trend that people are jumping on.
"But are we actually doing the real work to dismantle systemic racism? I'm not so sure, because if we were, we wouldn't be here again.
"This isn't the first time that we have collectively come together and protested the loss of black lives at the hands of police brutality, or any other brutality that we suffer as black people."
She continued: "Systemic racism is the normalisation and the legitimisation of racism and it routinely benefits white people and chronically disadvantages black people. So when we understand that, it's very clear on who needs to do the work.
"In this conversation, I implore white people to do the work. Please do the work, because you are essential to dismantling systemic racism."
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And on George Floyd's death, she said: "It may be the tipping point for you, it may be the tipping point for white people.
"Maybe because we're on lockdown and you've had access and you cannot get away from the fact that this man had a knee on his neck.
"But [black] people have been… disadvantaged and have metaphorical knees on their necks every single day, from the education system, the healthcare system, housing, wealth, jobs, criminal justice, the adultification of our children - they are all knees on our necks and we pay with our lives.
"I think is important for anyone listening to this to understand what that means. Understand what systemic racism actually is. Once you understand, you cannot possibly continue on. You cannot possibly continue to blindly benefit from systemic racism.
"You can't accept that privilege. You can't accept that privilege whilst acknowledging what's happening to black people. If you're not racist. If you are racist, then I guess you can."


birminghammail--2020-06-04--Aston Villa confirm streaming plan after Premier League decision

Aston Villa have admitted that it is now unlikely that they ’ ll be in a position to stream their remaining games on Villa TV once the Premier League resumes .
Usually , supporters who aren ’ t able to attend the club ’ s matches or who don ’ t subscribe to one of the rights holders in Sky Sports and BT Sport have been able to watch matches live via the club ’ s in-house channel , via subscription .
Because every one of Villa ’ s remaining ten matches will be aired on one of the major @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Premier League , Villa TV is unlikely to be utilised between now and the culmination of the campaign .
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`` Season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days.
” Announcements were made last week that explained how the remaining 92 matches in the Premier League were being divided among the broadcasters .
Sky Sports have the bulk of the matches , although 25 of their 64 games will be free to air .
The BBC have been given a quota of four games , as have Amazon Prime who will also show their games free to air .
BT Sport have the remaining 20 , which viewers will have to subscribe to .
Villa , meanwhile , had already outlined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will not be permitted to attend any of the club ’ s six remaining home games , which will be behind closed doors - that ’ s almost a third of the home fixtures in any given top flight season .
Supporters who are due a refund will either be offered a refund for those games lost , an e-voucher which they can use towards future purchases or invited to make a donation to the Aston Villa Foundation .
Villa , who get the top flight season back underway with the welcoming of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wolves , Manchester United , Crystal Palace and Arsenal .
The club have circa 30,000 season ticket holders , and they ’ re in process of contacting them all regarding refunds .

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Aston Villa have admitted that it is now unlikely that they’ll be in a position to stream their remaining games on Villa TV once the Premier League resumes.
Usually, supporters who aren’t able to attend the club’s matches or who don’t subscribe to one of the rights holders in Sky Sports and BT Sport have been able to watch matches live via the club’s in-house channel, via subscription.
Because every one of Villa’s remaining ten matches will be aired on one of the major broadcasting companies who have an agreement with the Premier League, Villa TV is unlikely to be utilised between now and the culmination of the campaign.
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Responding to a supporter’s query, regarding the use of Villa TV, on social media, the club’s account AVFC Support replied: “Unfortunately it is unlikely that we will be able to stream remaining matches.
"Season tickets reimbursement will begin in the coming days.”
Announcements were made last week that explained how the remaining 92 matches in the Premier League were being divided among the broadcasters.
Sky Sports have the bulk of the matches, although 25 of their 64 games will be free to air. The BBC have been given a quota of four games, as have Amazon Prime who will also show their games free to air.
BT Sport have the remaining 20, which viewers will have to subscribe to.
Villa, meanwhile, had already outlined plans to refund season ticket holders who will not be permitted to attend any of the club’s six remaining home games, which will be behind closed doors - that’s almost a third of the home fixtures in any given top flight season.
Supporters who are due a refund will either be offered a refund for those games lost, an e-voucher which they can use towards future purchases or invited to make a donation to the Aston Villa Foundation.
Villa, who get the top flight season back underway with the welcoming of Sheffield United, also host Chelsea, Wolves, Manchester United, Crystal Palace and Arsenal.
The club have circa 30,000 season ticket holders, and they’re in process of contacting them all regarding refunds.


birminghammail--2020-06-04--Suspected drink driver found with knife after two-vehicle smash

A suspected drink driver from Redditch was found with a knife following a two-vehicle smash , it has been revealed @ @ @ @ @ has not been named , was detained by Warwickshire Police at the scene in Banbury @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday , June 3 .
He remains in police custody and the blade - which @ @ @ @ @ - has been seized , a force spokesman confirmed .
West Midlands Ambulance Service told @ @ @ @ @ to the smash .
A spokesman for Warwickshire Police added : `` A 26-year-old man @ @ @ @ @ suspicion of drink driving and possession of a knife after officers attended a report of @ @ @ @ @ in Banbury Road , Warwick last night .
`` The blade was seized following a @ @ @ @ @ is still in custody . ''
In England and Wales , the maximum sentence for @ @ @ @ @ four years in prison and an unlimited fine .
If injury is caused , or @ @ @ @ @ commit a crime , the penalties could increase .

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A suspected drink driver from Redditch was found with a knife following a two-vehicle smash, it has been revealed.
The 26-year-old, who has not been named, was detained by Warwickshire Police at the scene in Banbury Road, Warwick, on Wednesday, June 3.
He remains in police custody and the blade - which was uncovered during a search - has been seized, a force spokesman confirmed.
West Midlands Ambulance Service told BirminghamLive they were not called to the smash.
A spokesman for Warwickshire Police added: "A 26-year-old man from Redditch was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and possession of a knife after officers attended a report of a collision between two vehicles in Banbury Road, Warwick last night.
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"The blade was seized following a search in custody. He is still in custody."
In England and Wales, the maximum sentence for carrying a knife illegally is four years in prison and an unlimited fine. If injury is caused, or a knife was used to commit a crime, the penalties could increase.


birminghammail--2020-06-04--Anti-5G posters put up with 'blades' placed behind them, council warns

Posters criticising the rollout of 5G have been put up with `` blades '' placed behind them to injure workers removing them .
Shropshire Council said anti-5G demonstrators were erecting posters which disguised `` blades '' and `` other sharps '' .
Taking to Twitter , the authority warned the posters had been spotted `` on telephone poles , electricity cabinets and lamp posts '' .
It said : `` We ’ ve had reports from another council that ‘ anti-5G ’ protesters have been sticking posters on telephone poles , electricity cabinets and lamp posts – and some of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sharps ’ placed behind them , in an attempt to injure anyone who attempts to remove them .
If you know of anyone posting such notices , please inform the police .
Thank you . ''
It comes after a string of attacks on 5G phone masts in and around Birmingham amid conspiracy theories relating to coronavirus .
Firefighters in the West Midlands were called out eight times to phone mast fires in the space of a month as arsonists targeted the 5G network , c data showed .
Attacks against mobile masts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ linking 5G technology to the spread of Covid-19 , a claim experts and scientists have called unproven , `` baseless '' and `` utter rubbish '' .
One attack reported in April was on a mast serving the Nightingale hospital in Birmingham .
In April , This Morning presenter Eamonn Holmes was issued guidance by media watchdog Ofcom after he made comments on TV relating to Covid-19 and 5G .

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Posters criticising the rollout of 5G have been put up with "blades" placed behind them to injure workers removing them.
Shropshire Council said anti-5G demonstrators were erecting posters which disguised "blades" and "other sharps".
Taking to Twitter, the authority warned the posters had been spotted "on telephone poles, electricity cabinets and lamp posts".
It said: "We’ve had reports from another council that ‘anti-5G’ protesters have been sticking posters on telephone poles, electricity cabinets and lamp posts – and some of these posters have blades or other ‘sharps’ placed behind them, in an attempt to injure anyone who attempts to remove them. If you know of anyone posting such notices, please inform the police. Thank you."
It comes after a string of attacks on 5G phone masts in and around Birmingham amid conspiracy theories relating to coronavirus.
Firefighters in the West Midlands were called out eight times to phone mast fires in the space of a month as arsonists targeted the 5G network,c data showed.
Attacks against mobile masts have surged since March amid conspiracy theories linking 5G technology to the spread of Covid-19, a claim experts and scientists have called unproven, "baseless" and "utter rubbish".
One attack reported in April was on a mast serving the Nightingale hospital in Birmingham.
In April, This Morning presenter Eamonn Holmes was issued guidance by media watchdog Ofcom after he made comments on TV relating to Covid-19 and 5G.


birminghammail--2020-06-04--Severn Trent Water rings customers at 4am urging them to use less water

Severn Trent Water has apologised to customers after awaking them at 4am with phone calls urging them to use less water .
A fault with a third-party system was to blame for the automated calls , according to the utility company .
It confirmed some residents in Birmingham and Worcestershire received the calls in the early hours of Wednesday .
One Twitter user fumed : `` Our call from @ stwater came at 00.26 .
We have a rainwater harvesting system to flush all the loos and wash clothes so I wasn ’ t impressed to be woken by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me at 12.20am to ask me to save water , '' another wrote .
A third furiously penned : `` Fuming with # severntrent today .
Got an automated phone call about water usage at 11pm last night and another repetitive one at 4am waking us both up .
Strongly-worded tweet to them this morning , and now we 're both knackered for work .
Thanks a bunch !
Might jet wash the patio now ! ''
`` So Severn Trent rang my landline at 3:30am # lackofsleep # tired # severntrent , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement Severn Trent said : `` We 're incredibly sorry this has happened .
`` We believe there was a fault in a third-party system that led to some customers in areas such as Hagley , Yardley and Kings Heath receiving an automated message in the early hours .
`` This should n't have happened and we ca n't apologise enough .
We 've launched an investigation to fully understand the cause and to prevent it from happening again . ''

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Severn Trent Water has apologised to customers after awaking them at 4am with phone calls urging them to use less water.
A fault with a third-party system was to blame for the automated calls, according to the utility company.
It confirmed some residents in Birmingham and Worcestershire received the calls in the early hours of Wednesday.
One Twitter user fumed: "Our call from @stwater came at 00.26. We have a rainwater harvesting system to flush all the loos and wash clothes so I wasn’t impressed to be woken by the call."
"Thanks for phoning me at 12.20am to ask me to save water," another wrote.
A third furiously penned: "Fuming with #severntrent today. Got an automated phone call about water usage at 11pm last night and another repetitive one at 4am waking us both up. Strongly-worded tweet to them this morning, and now we're both knackered for work. Thanks a bunch! Might jet wash the patio now!"
"So Severn Trent rang my landline at 3:30am #lackofsleep #tired #severntrent," a fourth wrote.
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In a statement Severn Trent said: "We're incredibly sorry this has happened.
"We believe there was a fault in a third-party system that led to some customers in areas such as Hagley, Yardley and Kings Heath receiving an automated message in the early hours.
"This shouldn't have happened and we can't apologise enough. We've launched an investigation to fully understand the cause and to prevent it from happening again."


birminghammail--2020-06-04--Grealish issues survival demand as Villa face crucial run-in

Jack Grealish 's latest statement should inspire faith in the Aston Villa fanbase ahead of a crucial run-in , as the Villans captain admitted that a return to Bodymoor Heath has inspired hope .
Villa will raise the curtain on the Premier League 's Project Restart plan on June 17 as they take on Sheffield United in their game in hand .
The Blades fixture lies at the head of a crucial ten-game run-in that will see Villa duel with Chelsea , Wolves , Manchester United , Liverpool , Arsenal and West Ham amongst others as they seek survival in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since relegation in 2016 .
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`` There ’ s so much belief [ in avoiding relegation ] .
I was only speaking to the manager yesterday about how good we ’ re looking as a team in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' said Grealish to club media .
Villa have not played a game of football since a disastrous outing at Leicester in March .
The club struggled to gain an early foothold and a mistake by Pepe Reina left Villa reeling .
Since then , the global pandemic has put football to the back of the collective mind , but with the Premier League returning on June 17 , Villa have collected back at their Bodymoor Heath base to begin new preparations for a ten-game 'mini season' '' We could only start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have , we ’ ve tried to work on stuff that we need to improve on , '' added Grealish .
`` I know there was quite a lot of stuff we could improve on .
The break came at a good time for us as we weren ’ t having a good set of results before the break .
`` We ’ ve had time to reflect on stuff , we ’ ve been working hard and hopefully we ’ ll come back raring to go .
I know that I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ norm at Villa 's training ground under Smith , John Terry , Richard O'Kelly and Neil Cutler - but Villa will face difficulty in their ten-game stretch as they tackle home games without the atmosphere generated by raucous and passionate Villa fans .
`` It ’ s going to be tough but it ’ s something that we ’ ve got to deal with , '' stated Grealish when quizzed over the lack of home atmosphere .
`` Villa Park has that kind of atmosphere when it can pull you through and you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ won ’ t see it any different .
`` I love playing at Villa Park in front of fans , but to me I train every day in front of no fans , so I ’ ll just try and see it as a normal game because deep down I know there will be millions of people watching around the world on TV . ''
It is very clear that Grealish and his teammates will need to find another level during home games - and while the creature comforts provided by Villa Park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's players will be required to find it within themselves to take it up a gear when the chips are down .
There 's no doubt that a player of Grealish 's abilities can do just that .

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Jack Grealish's latest statement should inspire faith in the Aston Villa fanbase ahead of a crucial run-in, as the Villans captain admitted that a return to Bodymoor Heath has inspired hope.
Villa will raise the curtain on the Premier League's Project Restart plan on June 17 as they take on Sheffield United in their game in hand.
The Blades fixture lies at the head of a crucial ten-game run-in that will see Villa duel with Chelsea, Wolves, Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and West Ham amongst others as they seek survival in their first season back in the top-tier since relegation in 2016.
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Grealish, part of both squads, now believes that his side are raring to go - and has said as much to head coach Dean Smith.
"There’s so much belief [in avoiding relegation]. I was only speaking to the manager yesterday about how good we’re looking as a team in training, fitness-wise and with the ball," said Grealish to club media.
Villa have not played a game of football since a disastrous outing at Leicester in March. The club struggled to gain an early foothold and a mistake by Pepe Reina left Villa reeling.
Since then, the global pandemic has put football to the back of the collective mind, but with the Premier League returning on June 17, Villa have collected back at their Bodymoor Heath base to begin new preparations for a ten-game 'mini season'
"We could only start contact training this week, but since we have, we’ve tried to work on stuff that we need to improve on," added Grealish.
"I know there was quite a lot of stuff we could improve on. The break came at a good time for us as we weren’t having a good set of results before the break.
"We’ve had time to reflect on stuff, we’ve been working hard and hopefully we’ll come back raring to go. I know that I will."
Hard work is the norm at Villa's training ground under Smith, John Terry, Richard O'Kelly and Neil Cutler - but Villa will face difficulty in their ten-game stretch as they tackle home games without the atmosphere generated by raucous and passionate Villa fans.
"It’s going to be tough but it’s something that we’ve got to deal with," stated Grealish when quizzed over the lack of home atmosphere.
"Villa Park has that kind of atmosphere when it can pull you through and you can grind out a result. I won’t see it any different.
"I love playing at Villa Park in front of fans, but to me I train every day in front of no fans, so I’ll just try and see it as a normal game because deep down I know there will be millions of people watching around the world on TV."
It is very clear that Grealish and his teammates will need to find another level during home games - and while the creature comforts provided by Villa Park will still be a boon, Villa's players will be required to find it within themselves to take it up a gear when the chips are down.
There's no doubt that a player of Grealish's abilities can do just that.


birminghammail--2020-06-04--Transfer interest in Aston Villa target Said Benrahma grows

Aston Villa are no longer the only Premier League club who have registered an interest in Brentford attacker Said Benrahma .
Reports in Italy are now suggesting that Arsenal , Chelsea and West Ham have all been keeping tabs on Benrahma ahead of the summer transfer window .
The Algerian , who joined the Bees in the summer of 2018 while Lions boss Dean Smith was in charge , has taken the Championship by storm in that time , scoring 21 goals and providing 25 assists in less than 80 appearances for the club .
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Villa were interested in bringing Benrahma on their Premier League adventure with them last summer , but their approach was batted away by Brentford at the time and they recruited from elsewhere - namely Trezeguet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transfer window , of which the parameters are yet to confirmed , Villa won ’ t be alone should they reignite their own interest .
Regular top six rivals Arsenal and Chelsea are in the mix - Frank Lampard saw Benrahma ’ s qualities with his own eyes while in charge of Derby last season - and West Ham have been identified too .
Benrahma , while sticking with the Bees last summer , didn ’ t hide away from the fact that he greatly desires to test himself at the top level @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Brentford themselves , of course , hope to be there next term - they ’ re currently sitting in the Championship play-offs ahead of its resumption .
Boss Thomas Frank was happy that Benrahma and fellow wanted star Ollie Watkins were content at Griffin Park for the time being , when speaking about the pair before the suspension of the campaign .
“ They are enjoying themselves , ” he reasoned .
“ We are in a good place , playing attractive football and they are all in a very good place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lives here.
” Brentford are currently ten points off the top two with nine games to go .

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Aston Villa are no longer the only Premier League club who have registered an interest in Brentford attacker Said Benrahma.
Reports in Italy are now suggesting that Arsenal, Chelsea and West Ham have all been keeping tabs on Benrahma ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Algerian, who joined the Bees in the summer of 2018 while Lions boss Dean Smith was in charge, has taken the Championship by storm in that time, scoring 21 goals and providing 25 assists in less than 80 appearances for the club.
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Costing around £1.5m from Nice, Benrahma is just another example of Brentford’s intelligent transfer policy which has seen them earn millions in profit from the sales of Neal Maupay, Ezri Konsa and Andre Gray, among others.
Villa were interested in bringing Benrahma on their Premier League adventure with them last summer, but their approach was batted away by Brentford at the time and they recruited from elsewhere - namely Trezeguet from Kasimpasa.
Ahead of the next transfer window, of which the parameters are yet to confirmed, Villa won’t be alone should they reignite their own interest.
Regular top six rivals Arsenal and Chelsea are in the mix - Frank Lampard saw Benrahma’s qualities with his own eyes while in charge of Derby last season - and West Ham have been identified too.
Benrahma, while sticking with the Bees last summer, didn’t hide away from the fact that he greatly desires to test himself at the top level of English football sooner rather than later.
Brentford themselves, of course, hope to be there next term - they’re currently sitting in the Championship play-offs ahead of its resumption.
Boss Thomas Frank was happy that Benrahma and fellow wanted star Ollie Watkins were content at Griffin Park for the time being, when speaking about the pair before the suspension of the campaign.
“They are enjoying themselves,” he reasoned. “We are in a good place, playing attractive football and they are all in a very good place in terms of their football and their lives here.”
Brentford are currently ten points off the top two with nine games to go.


birminghammail--2020-06-04--Council's parking signs leave motorists fined after missing full stop

Bungling council workers have been slammed for erecting no parking signs with a vital full stop missing which has led to confused motorists being fined .
Drivers have been left scratching their heads after the signs appeared in Ludlow , Shrops.
, reading : `` No Parking Enforcement In Operation . ''
Residents living in the quaint market town have taken the notice to mean they are allowed to pull up at the car park in Castle Square .
But the poorly punctuated sign was intended to inform motorists there 's actually no parking and enforcement was in effect under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fines have been dished out to people who have wrongly interpreted the warning - despite it being a grammatical error .
Lib Dem Councillor Andy Boddington , who represents Ludlow North , said : `` The sign should have read 'No parking .
Enforcement in operation ' .
`` For want of a full stop , a message was lost and parking fines were issued .
It was obviously confusing .
`` I would encourage anybody who 's got parking tickets to challenge it .
I think it was just put up in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Covid-19 , we 're a very small town with very narrow streets and we 're trying to clear up enough space for traders to work .
“ We have market stalls and other things and we 're trying to free up space throughout the town centre .
“ The whole operation was literally done in days and you make mistakes when you do things in days . ''
Local resident Angela Rennie , 39 , a mum-of-three , said she had read the sign to mean parking restrictions had been relaxed during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I 've actually parked there , but luckily I was n't fined .
If I had been though , I would have fought it all the way .
`` As it stands , that sign means you can park there surely .
`` It 's their error and it just shows how a simple full stop can completely change the meaning of a message .
`` You 've got to laugh really , but I bet those who have been fined are n't joking about it .
Hopefully they wo n't have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 20 , from Ludlow , added : `` It 's extremely misleading and shows how important punctuation is .
It 's quite farcical to be honest , they need to sort it out . ''
Other residents took to social media to mock the sign , after it emerged at least four people had been fined for parking there .
Andrew Cadwallader said : `` The same council responsible for the dire roads at the start of the year , removing recycling points across the county to save money and disastrously taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sharron Jones put : `` This will be done by the same guy who paid £1000 a day for someone to tell him the county has potholes . ''
Max Stevens wrote : `` I remember the days when a basic understanding of the English language was a requirement when applying for a job where you would be needed to use it . ''
Tory-run Shropshire Council said a full stop had now been included on the existing notice and corrected signs will also be erected .

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Bungling council workers have been slammed for erecting no parking signs with a vital full stop missing which has led to confused motorists being fined.
Drivers have been left scratching their heads after the signs appeared in Ludlow, Shrops., reading: "No Parking Enforcement In Operation."
Residents living in the quaint market town have taken the notice to mean they are allowed to pull up at the car park in Castle Square.
But the poorly punctuated sign was intended to inform motorists there's actually no parking and enforcement was in effect under Covid-19 measures.
As a result, fines have been dished out to people who have wrongly interpreted the warning - despite it being a grammatical error.
Lib Dem Councillor Andy Boddington, who represents Ludlow North, said: "The sign should have read 'No parking. Enforcement in operation'.
"For want of a full stop, a message was lost and parking fines were issued. It was obviously confusing.
"I would encourage anybody who's got parking tickets to challenge it. I think it was just put up in a hurry.
"We are dealing with Covid-19, we're a very small town with very narrow streets and we're trying to clear up enough space for traders to work.
“We have market stalls and other things and we're trying to free up space throughout the town centre.
“The whole operation was literally done in days and you make mistakes when you do things in days."
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Local resident Angela Rennie, 39, a mum-of-three, said she had read the sign to mean parking restrictions had been relaxed during the coronavirus pandemic.
She said: "I've actually parked there, but luckily I wasn't fined. If I had been though, I would have fought it all the way.
"As it stands, that sign means you can park there surely.
"It's their error and it just shows how a simple full stop can completely change the meaning of a message.
"You've got to laugh really, but I bet those who have been fined aren't joking about it. Hopefully they won't have to pay."
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Student Paul Graney, 20, from Ludlow, added: "It's extremely misleading and shows how important punctuation is. It's quite farcical to be honest, they need to sort it out."
Other residents took to social media to mock the sign, after it emerged at least four people had been fined for parking there.
Andrew Cadwallader said: "The same council responsible for the dire roads at the start of the year, removing recycling points across the county to save money and disastrously taking leisure back ‘in house’.
"They can’t even punctuate a sentence."
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Sharron Jones put: "This will be done by the same guy who paid £1000 a day for someone to tell him the county has potholes."
Max Stevens wrote: "I remember the days when a basic understanding of the English language was a requirement when applying for a job where you would be needed to use it."
Tory-run Shropshire Council said a full stop had now been included on the existing notice and corrected signs will also be erected.