birminghammail--2020-07-02--Phillip Schofield sparks Ofcom complaints after heated Lady C row

Philip Schofield is facing Ofcom complaints from furious viewers after a Lady Colin Campbell row on This Morning .
The silver-haired presenter was seen at odds with Lady C during a live episode of the ITV1 daytime favourite last month .
Schofe , usually affable and good-natured , was seen in a tense exchange with the former I 'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here star .
Lady C was previewing a brand-new book she has written when viewers were left offended - and resorted to complaining to Ofcom .
The broadcasting watchdog has received complaints over the interview @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complaints about the segment on June 23 , telling The Sun : `` The complaints related to Philip being rude to Lady C. '' During the interview , a furious Lady C branded Phil `` ignorant '' after he slammed her book as `` tawdry '' .
`` I ’ d be surprised any of the royals would want to get involved with more gossip after your Princess Diana book , '' Phil told her .
He also claimed the book was `` undignified . ''
Lady C hit back : `` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shows how ignorant you are if I may point out .
`` My Diana biography was named the most believable by People Magazine and had it not been for that biography , Diana would have thrown Prince Charles to the wolves . ''

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Philip Schofield is facing Ofcom complaints from furious viewers after a Lady Colin Campbell row on This Morning.
The silver-haired presenter was seen at odds with Lady C during a live episode of the ITV1 daytime favourite last month.
Schofe, usually affable and good-natured, was seen in a tense exchange with the former I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here star.
Lady C was previewing a brand-new book she has written when viewers were left offended - and resorted to complaining to Ofcom.
The broadcasting watchdog has received complaints over the interview from the 58-year-old.
Ofcom received 15 complaints about the segment on June 23, telling The Sun: "The complaints related to Philip being rude to Lady C."
During the interview, a furious Lady C branded Phil "ignorant" after he slammed her book as "tawdry".
"I’d be surprised any of the royals would want to get involved with more gossip after your Princess Diana book," Phil told her.
He also claimed the book was "undignified."
Lady C hit back: "It's history in the making. That shows how ignorant you are if I may point out.
"My Diana biography was named the most believable by People Magazine and had it not been for that biography, Diana would have thrown Prince Charles to the wolves."


birminghammail--2020-07-02--Beautiful baby boy is Tamworth family's FIFTH generation

High five !
A beautiful baby born during lockdown is the FIFTH generation in his growing Tamworth family .
Incredibly the little warrior was not even due until July 6 but was born several weeks early and weighing just 4lb 4oz .
Having recovered , Noah Dion Walker-Smith has now met his great-great grandma Barbara Paine , aged 83 .
The magic five are Barbara ( great-great grandma ) , Christine Walker ( great-nanny ) , 60 , Angie Walker ( nanny ) , 41 , Skye Walker-Smith ( mum ) , 20 , and then Noah Dion himself .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ proud .
I didn ’ t realise how rare it was until I sat and thought about it but yes it is pretty amazing !
I wouldn ’ t have thought there are many others in Tamworth .
“ Skye is doing an amazing job .
Noah is just perfect .
“ His great-great nan and great nanny have now seen him .
“ They love him to pieces .
My mum Christine texts every day to see how he is .
“ Because of his low birth weight and how early he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care until he gained weight and needed no assistance .
“ Luckily Skye and Noah live with me so I get to see him all the time .
I couldn ’ t visit him whilst he was in special care and he was there for two-and-a-half weeks .
“ Only Skye was allowed to go and that was horrible but thankfully the technology like FaceTime allowed us to at least see him .
“ Unfortunately in the current climate it hasn ’ t been possible to get a picture of the five of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thinking of having a big family gathering when all of this is over because Skye couldn ’ t even have a baby shower either.
” Noah ’ s middle name Dion is after his uncle Dion Walker-Smith , aged 15 , who died in a tragic car accident in 2013 .

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High five! A beautiful baby born during lockdown is the FIFTH generation in his growing Tamworth family.
Incredibly the little warrior was not even due until July 6 but was born several weeks early and weighing just 4lb 4oz.
Having recovered, Noah Dion Walker-Smith has now met his great-great grandma Barbara Paine, aged 83.
The magic five are Barbara (great-great grandma), Christine Walker (great-nanny), 60, Angie Walker (nanny), 41, Skye Walker-Smith (mum), 20, and then Noah Dion himself.
Angie said: “We are so proud. I didn’t realise how rare it was until I sat and thought about it but yes it is pretty amazing! I wouldn’t have thought there are many others in Tamworth.
“Skye is doing an amazing job. Noah is just perfect.
“His great-great nan and great nanny have now seen him.
“They love him to pieces. My mum Christine texts every day to see how he is.
“Because of his low birth weight and how early he was, they kept them in special care until he gained weight and needed no assistance.
“Luckily Skye and Noah live with me so I get to see him all the time. I couldn’t visit him whilst he was in special care and he was there for two-and-a-half weeks.
“Only Skye was allowed to go and that was horrible but thankfully the technology like FaceTime allowed us to at least see him.
“Unfortunately in the current climate it hasn’t been possible to get a picture of the five of us all.
“But we are thinking of having a big family gathering when all of this is over because Skye couldn’t even have a baby shower either.”
Noah’s middle name Dion is after his uncle Dion Walker-Smith, aged 15, who died in a tragic car accident in 2013.


birminghammail--2020-07-02--Sir Robert Peel's name vandalised on war memorial

Anger over “ disgraceful ” vandalism of Sir Robert Peel ’ s name on Fazeley ’ s war memorial has prompted calls for it to be replaced .
Fazeley Town Council and War Memorial Trust , which works to protect and conserve war memorials , are leading a rallying cry after a number of scratches emerged over the name .
This Sir Robert Peel was aged just 22 when he died at sea in World War Two .
He is the sixth Sir Robert Peel and the last of the Tamworth line .
It is not known when the attack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since been set up .
Councillor Alex Farrell , leader of Fazeley Town Council , said : “ I am horrified .
This appears to be a disgraceful act of vandalism to Fazeley ’ s war memorial .
“ It ’ s truly gobsmacking that anybody would want to do this .
War memorials are the graves for those who didn ’ t have graves of their own .
They fought for us and gave the ultimate sacrifice in war .
Is this how we should be treating our war heroes ?
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even worse is it ’ s a dreadful case of mistaken identity .
This Robert Peel in question was the sixth descendent of Robert Peel and was only 22 when he died at sea in the Second World War .
“ We don ’ t know who did this , or why , but if anyone has any information I would urge them to come forward .
I ’ m sure everyone will be as disgusted as I am , and I hope we can get justice for Robert Peel.
” Tamworth ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ War memorials should not be desecrated .
Ever .
“ Whoever has done this can ’ t even get their history right .
The man on this memorial whose name has been defaced was a brave seaman who lost his life on HMS Tenedos .
The ship was attacked and sunk by the Imperial Japanese Navy in 1942 during WW2 .
“ Thank you to Cllr Alex Farrell for highlighting this vandalism .
If anybody has any information then I would urge you to contact Alex or the Police.
” Frances Moreton , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Damage to a war memorial shows disrespect to those commemorated by it , the family and friends of those remembered as well as the wider community for whom our memorials remain focal points for recognising the sacrifices made by so many .
“ The charity is aware of the potential need for works to Fazeley War Memorial and hopes that recent attention will encourage consideration of its condition and a best conservation practice plan drawn up to address its repair needs .
“ This would include ensuring the names of all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ damage to them fixed .
War Memorials Trust has grants which can assist such work which , as a charity , it raises thanks to donations from the public.
” So far £1,557 has been raised .
Any spare money will go to local charities .
To donate go to https : //www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/fazeleywarmemorial

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Anger over “disgraceful” vandalism of Sir Robert Peel’s name on Fazeley’s war memorial has prompted calls for it to be replaced.
Fazeley Town Council and War Memorial Trust, which works to protect and conserve war memorials, are leading a rallying cry after a number of scratches emerged over the name.
This Sir Robert Peel was aged just 22 when he died at sea in World War Two. He is the sixth Sir Robert Peel and the last of the Tamworth line.
It is not known when the attack took place but a fundraising campaign has since been set up.
Councillor Alex Farrell, leader of Fazeley Town Council, said: “I am horrified. This appears to be a disgraceful act of vandalism to Fazeley’s war memorial.
“It’s truly gobsmacking that anybody would want to do this. War memorials are the graves for those who didn’t have graves of their own. They fought for us and gave the ultimate sacrifice in war. Is this how we should be treating our war heroes? I think not.
“What makes this even worse is it’s a dreadful case of mistaken identity. This Robert Peel in question was the sixth descendent of Robert Peel and was only 22 when he died at sea in the Second World War.
“We don’t know who did this, or why, but if anyone has any information I would urge them to come forward. I’m sure everyone will be as disgusted as I am, and I hope we can get justice for Robert Peel.”
Tamworth’s MP Christopher Pincher added: “War memorials should not be desecrated. Ever.
“Whoever has done this can’t even get their history right. The man on this memorial whose name has been defaced was a brave seaman who lost his life on HMS Tenedos. The ship was attacked and sunk by the Imperial Japanese Navy in 1942 during WW2.
“Thank you to Cllr Alex Farrell for highlighting this vandalism. If anybody has any information then I would urge you to contact Alex or the Police.”
Frances Moreton, director of War Memorials Trust, said: “Damage to a war memorial shows disrespect to those commemorated by it, the family and friends of those remembered as well as the wider community for whom our memorials remain focal points for recognising the sacrifices made by so many.
“The charity is aware of the potential need for works to Fazeley War Memorial and hopes that recent attention will encourage consideration of its condition and a best conservation practice plan drawn up to address its repair needs.
“This would include ensuring the names of all those commemorated can be read with any damage to them fixed. War Memorials Trust has grants which can assist such work which, as a charity, it raises thanks to donations from the public.”
So far £1,557 has been raised. Any spare money will go to local charities.
To donate go to https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/fazeleywarmemorial


birminghammail--2020-07-02--BBC cuts 450 jobs across England in bid to save £25 million by 2022

The BBC has announced plans to cut around 450 jobs across England .
The broadcaster said that BBC England must save £25 million by the end of March 2022 .
BBC England is the home of the corporation 's local radio stations and regional TV news , and according to the BBC will `` undergo a significant reinvention '' .
It comes after the BBC last month said it was axing more than 150 roles in Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland .
Last month outgoing director-general Lord Tony Hall launched a programme of voluntary redundancy across the BBC .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ savings target before the coronavirus pandemic led to an additional £125 million deficit .
Helen Thomas , the director of BBC England , said : `` I 'm proud people have turned to us for trusted news and information in huge numbers during Covid-19 , proving the importance of our local and regional services .
But those services were created more than 50 years ago , have changed very little and need significant reinvention .
That has meant taking some difficult decisions .
`` We are in the age of the Facebook community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We must adapt to better reflect how people live their lives , how they get their news and what content they want .
`` We 're going to modernise our offer to audiences in England by making digital a central part of everything we do .
We 'll take forward lessons from Covid-19 that will make us more agile and more in touch with communities while also ensuring we 're as efficient as we can be .
I 'm confident we can evolve our local and regional services while improving our impact and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stanistreet , NUJ general secretary , said : `` These are huge cuts which will inevitably have an impact on the BBC 's ability to sustain the breadth and depth of news coverage throughout England which truly reflects the diversity of the nation .
We are consulting our members on how these plans will impact on the BBC 's output and the extent to which it will increase workloads on already-stretched newsrooms .
`` The NUJ welcomes the BBC 's commitment to swiftly share vital data on equality impact and stress risk assessments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clarity on how the additional 125 voluntary redundancies will be assessed , and looking for guarantees that a joined-up and robust redeployment process will be carried out .
Any attempts to instigate compulsory redundancies will be robustly resisted by the NUJ .
`` The financial challenges are clear - the solution requires public engagement and financial intervention from the Government to ensure the BBC 's survival as an institution prized and valued all over the world .
`` The Covid-19 crisis has shown more than ever the need for an effective public service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in an era of disinformation and fake news .
We can not allow the BBC to sleepwalk into a death by a thousand cuts , which will inevitably see people switch off because they are n't getting the service they want . ''

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The BBC has announced plans to cut around 450 jobs across England.
The broadcaster said that BBC England must save £25 million by the end of March 2022.
BBC England is the home of the corporation's local radio stations and regional TV news, and according to the BBC will "undergo a significant reinvention".
It comes after the BBC last month said it was axing more than 150 roles in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Last month outgoing director-general Lord Tony Hall launched a programme of voluntary redundancy across the BBC.
The BBC already had an £800 million savings target before the coronavirus pandemic led to an additional £125 million deficit.
Helen Thomas, the director of BBC England, said: "I'm proud people have turned to us for trusted news and information in huge numbers during Covid-19, proving the importance of our local and regional services. But those services were created more than 50 years ago, have changed very little and need significant reinvention. That has meant taking some difficult decisions.
"We are in the age of the Facebook community group and the WhatsApp neighbourhood chat. We must adapt to better reflect how people live their lives, how they get their news and what content they want.
"We're going to modernise our offer to audiences in England by making digital a central part of everything we do. We'll take forward lessons from Covid-19 that will make us more agile and more in touch with communities while also ensuring we're as efficient as we can be. I'm confident we can evolve our local and regional services while improving our impact and better serving our audiences."
Michelle Stanistreet, NUJ general secretary, said: "These are huge cuts which will inevitably have an impact on the BBC's ability to sustain the breadth and depth of news coverage throughout England which truly reflects the diversity of the nation. We are consulting our members on how these plans will impact on the BBC's output and the extent to which it will increase workloads on already-stretched newsrooms.
"The NUJ welcomes the BBC's commitment to swiftly share vital data on equality impact and stress risk assessments. But we will be seeking greater clarity on how the additional 125 voluntary redundancies will be assessed, and looking for guarantees that a joined-up and robust redeployment process will be carried out. Any attempts to instigate compulsory redundancies will be robustly resisted by the NUJ.
"The financial challenges are clear - the solution requires public engagement and financial intervention from the Government to ensure the BBC's survival as an institution prized and valued all over the world.
"The Covid-19 crisis has shown more than ever the need for an effective public service broadcaster and for trusted, quality journalism in an era of disinformation and fake news. We cannot allow the BBC to sleepwalk into a death by a thousand cuts, which will inevitably see people switch off because they aren't getting the service they want."


birminghammail--2020-07-02--Chelsea fans fearing the worst in Wolves top-four race

Chelsea 's top-four aspirations took a serious blow on Wednesday evening as they lost a thrilling London derby with West Ham .
Frank Lampard 's men twice came from behind at the London Stadium , but were undone by a stoppage time , Andriy Yarmolenko winner .
It 's a result which opens the door for Wolves and Manchester United , both of whom are two points behind the Blues in the race for a top-four finish .
Wolves face Arsenal in the Saturday evening kick-off knowing a win would see them overtake Lampard 's side .
With United also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on social media are fearing the worst , ahead of the final six games of the season : @ TowicChelsea : Could be pipped by Man United and Wolves it ’ s not impossible and wouldn ’ t be surprised if it did happen @ ShaneCoombes1 : We got ta hope United , Wolves & Leicester drop points between then .
Would hate to go into the final 2 games hanging on by a thread like we are now @ RealTomHoskins : Manchester United and Wolves both play before Chelsea in the next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game against Watford , we could and probably will be in 6th place @ TheStippaMan : Tbh , we got away with VAR murder in the opening half , but all of those goals are errors , or poor play from # CFC .
Wasted opportunity , now Wolves and United really in the mix .
@ OldGuardChelsea : Our only hope of getting the champions league football next season is City getting the ban and Leicester continuing their poor form and finishing 6th .
No way we 're finishing ahead of Wolves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We will be very lucky to get top 4 , esp with utds and wolves form , @ Blueheaven_nick : West ham have taken 6 points of us this season .
United and Wolves can go above us now .
We 've thrown away a 5 point lead .
We 've got alot of 'easy ' fixtures but so was tonight .
Spineless performance @ Tejsnaik01 : United doesnt looks like droping anymore points so its chelsea or Leicester or wolves .
And in this three its wolves who are fav ...

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Chelsea's top-four aspirations took a serious blow on Wednesday evening as they lost a thrilling London derby with West Ham.
Frank Lampard's men came from behind at the London Stadium, but were undone by a stoppage time, Andriy Yarmolenko winner.
It's a result which opens the door for Wolves and Manchester United, both of whom are two points behind the Blues in the race for a top-four finish.
Wolves face Arsenal in the Saturday evening kick-off knowing a win would see them overtake Lampard's side.
With United also poised to leapfrog them, Chelsea fans on social media are fearing the worst, ahead of the final six games of the season:
@TowicChelsea: Could be pipped by Man United and Wolves it’s not impossible and wouldn’t be surprised if it did happen
@ShaneCoombes1: We gotta hope United, Wolves & Leicester drop points between then. Would hate to go into the final 2 games hanging on by a thread like we are now
@RealTomHoskins: Manchester United and Wolves both play before Chelsea in the next round of matches. Going into that game against Watford, we could and probably will be in 6th place
@TheStippaMan: Tbh, we got away with VAR murder in the opening half, but all of those goals are errors, or poor play from #CFC. Wasted opportunity, now Wolves and United really in the mix.
@OldGuardChelsea: Our only hope of getting the champions league football next season is City getting the ban and Leicester continuing their poor form and finishing 6th. No way we're finishing ahead of Wolves and Manchester United.
@Abz984: We will be very lucky to get top 4, esp with utds and wolves form,
@Blueheaven_nick: West ham have taken 6 points of us this season. United and Wolves can go above us now. We've thrown away a 5 point lead. We've got alot of 'easy' fixtures but so was tonight. Spineless performance
@Tejsnaik01: United doesnt looks like droping anymore points so its chelsea or Leicester or wolves. And in this three its wolves who are fav...


birminghammail--2020-07-02--Vile fans of Raoul Moat marking 10th anniversary with party where he died

Sick fans of crazed gunman Raoul Moat are expected to mark the 10th anniversary of his death with a booze-fuelled party on the spot where he shot himself – which is now a wildflower meadow .
Next Thursday ( 9/7 ) marks a decade since the steroid-addicted bodybuilder was found hiding in a storm drain following the UK ’ s biggest ever manhunt .
The 37-year-old ex-bouncer blasted himself in the head after a six-hour stand-off with armed cops in 2010 after he was cornered in the town of Rothbury , Northumberland .
On the first anniversary of his death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drank a toast at 1.12am on July 10 - the exact time he shot himself following the dramatic armed siege .
But as the 10th anniversary approaches - which coincides with lockdown restrictions easing - residents fear crowds of twisted ghouls will descend on the town to mark the grim milestone .
Moat became the centre of a mass manhunt after he shot and wounded his ex-girlfriend Sam Stobbart , then 22 , and killing her lover , Chris Brown 29 in Birtley Gateshead .
The following day he shot and blinded PC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sat in his patrol car in Newcastle .
Tragically , the traffic officer hanged himself in February 2012 after struggling to cope with his new disability and the breakdown of his marriage .
At Moat 's funeral hundreds gathered to mourn the monster including mum-of-eight Theresa Bystram who travelled 276 miles overnight from her home in Weybridge , Surrey , to pay her respects at Newcastle Crematorium .
Police say they will use emergency powers introduced to stop the spread of coronavirus to break up any large groups gathering in the town next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ represents the town , has urged “ idiots ” to stay away from the town this year - saying locals “ want to move on ” .
One resident , who did not want to be named , said : “ There was a large gathering of people who came to the spot where he shot himself on the 1st the 5th anniversaries where there was loud music pumping out until the early hours .
“ Since then , people have been dreading the 10th anniversary because if you get any good weather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bedlam .
“ There was some hope the lockdown might have put them off coming but now that ’ s been relaxed and the pubs will be open , we ’ re expecting a lot of people to come .
“ They ’ ll probably be music , drinking and all sorts going on .
It ’ s all very tasteless and an insult to the people ’ s whose lives he ruined .
“ The guy murdered one poor bloke and shot and blinded a police officer who later killed himself yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kind of folk hero.
” Another resident added : “ We can only pray for rain but we ’ re expecting a messy night .
“ There ’ s no real way of sealing the area off and the meadow was grown in a way to stop people laying tributes at the tree where he died .
“ There have been some big heavy flood defences installed recently and I wouldn ’ t be surprised if they are closed but it won ’ t stop people if they are really determined.
” Northumbria @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Moat which ended with Moat being cornered by cops in Rothbury , say they will use dispersal powers designed to prevent mass gatherings due to Covid-19 .
A spokesperson said : “ As with any incident we would look to carry out a fair and proportionate police response.
” Chief Executive Winton Keenen paid tribute to Moat ’ s victims .
He said : “ Chief Constable of Northumbria Police , Winton Keenen , said : “ First and foremost , our thoughts are still very much with those most affected by what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the victims and their families .
“ We particularly remember Chris Brown , who sadly lost his life in the cowardly , unprovoked attack , as well as his partner Samantha Stobbart who thankfully survived her injuries – our thoughts remain with their families , friends and loved ones .
“ It is also right to recognise the sacrifice made by PC David Rathband who was shot and blinded during the incident , as he went about his duties in the same way his colleagues continue to do today , day-in , day-out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our communities .
“ Whilst it is appropriate to recognise that events of this magnitude are thankfully rare across our region , the anniversary of this tragic series of events will undoubtedly add to the ongoing feelings of loss and frustration by those involved and we should all pause to think of them and others who find themselves in similar circumstances .
”

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Sick fans of crazed gunman Raoul Moat are expected to mark the 10th anniversary of his death with a booze-fuelled party on the spot where he shot himself – which is now a wildflower meadow.
Next Thursday (9/7) marks a decade since the steroid-addicted bodybuilder was found hiding in a storm drain following the UK’s biggest ever manhunt.
The 37-year-old ex-bouncer blasted himself in the head after a six-hour stand-off with armed cops in 2010 after he was cornered in the town of Rothbury, Northumberland.
On the first anniversary of his death, Moat’s friends and family drank a toast at 1.12am on July 10 - the exact time he shot himself following the dramatic armed siege.
But as the 10th anniversary approaches - which coincides with lockdown restrictions easing - residents fear crowds of twisted ghouls will descend on the town to mark the grim milestone.
Moat became the centre of a mass manhunt after he shot and wounded his ex-girlfriend Sam Stobbart, then 22, and killing her lover, Chris Brown 29 in Birtley Gateshead.
The following day he shot and blinded PC David Rathband, 44, as he sat in his patrol car in Newcastle.
Tragically, the traffic officer hanged himself in February 2012 after struggling to cope with his new disability and the breakdown of his marriage.
At Moat's funeral hundreds gathered to mourn the monster including mum-of-eight Theresa Bystram who travelled 276 miles overnight from her home in Weybridge, Surrey, to pay her respects at Newcastle Crematorium.
Police say they will use emergency powers introduced to stop the spread of coronavirus to break up any large groups gathering in the town next week.
Cllr Steven Bridgett, who represents the town, has urged “idiots” to stay away from the town this year - saying locals “want to move on”.
One resident, who did not want to be named, said: “There was a large gathering of people who came to the spot where he shot himself on the 1st the 5th anniversaries where there was loud music pumping out until the early hours.
“Since then, people have been dreading the 10th anniversary because if you get any good weather then it’s going to be bedlam.
“There was some hope the lockdown might have put them off coming but now that’s been relaxed and the pubs will be open, we’re expecting a lot of people to come.
“They’ll probably be music, drinking and all sorts going on. It’s all very tasteless and an insult to the people’s whose lives he ruined.
“The guy murdered one poor bloke and shot and blinded a police officer who later killed himself yet he’s still portrayed as some kind of folk hero.”
Another resident added: “We can only pray for rain but we’re expecting a messy night.
“There’s no real way of sealing the area off and the meadow was grown in a way to stop people laying tributes at the tree where he died.
“There have been some big heavy flood defences installed recently and I wouldn’t be surprised if they are closed but it won’t stop people if they are really determined.”
Northumbria Police, which led the hunt for Moat which ended with Moat being cornered by cops in Rothbury, say they will use dispersal powers designed to prevent mass gatherings due to Covid-19.
A spokesperson said: “As with any incident we would look to carry out a fair and proportionate police response.”
Chief Executive Winton Keenen paid tribute to Moat’s victims. He said: “Chief Constable of Northumbria Police, Winton Keenen, said: “First and foremost, our thoughts are still very much with those most affected by what took place 10 years ago, especially the victims and their families.
“We particularly remember Chris Brown, who sadly lost his life in the cowardly, unprovoked attack, as well as his partner Samantha Stobbart who thankfully survived her injuries – our thoughts remain with their families, friends and loved ones.
“It is also right to recognise the sacrifice made by PC David Rathband who was shot and blinded during the incident, as he went about his duties in the same way his colleagues continue to do today, day-in, day-out, in pursuit of protecting and serving our communities.
“Whilst it is appropriate to recognise that events of this magnitude are thankfully rare across our region, the anniversary of this tragic series of events will undoubtedly add to the ongoing feelings of loss and frustration by those involved and we should all pause to think of them and others who find themselves in similar circumstances.”


birminghammail--2020-07-02--Budding Sutton chefs create recipe for happiness with charity cookbook

Best friends from Sutton Coldfield 's Hill West Primary School have poured bags of heart and soul into a new 'lockdown ' cookery book that 's guaranteed to raise a smile – and funds - for two local charities .
The 'Cooking to make you Smile in Lockdown ' recipe book has been lovingly created by year 4 pupils Anna , Ariella and Grace .
It 's packed full of simple and delicious meals with all the ingredients to encourage children to get creative in the kitchen .
The three friends , who are all aged nine and in 'Squirrels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will support two charities – and they have already raised £325 collectively .
The Hill West Primary School Parents , Teachers and Friends Association ( PTFA ) PTFA raises much needed funds to support the school https : //www.gofundme.com/f/lockdown-charity-cookbook-to-support-our-school and the Birmingham Children 's Hospital delivered great care to Grace ( one of the authors ) throughout several operations https : //www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lockdowncookbook1 The collaborative collection has been mixed , baked and packaged around a 'virtual kitchen table ' via video chats and other socially distanced measures .
It can be downloaded by customers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recipes and a thank you to the hospital .
On their 'Just Giving ' page , the budding chefs said : `` We have written this cookbook during lockdown to share with you some recipes we have created and enjoyed cooking .
More importantly , we have enjoyed eating them .
Children should be able to cook them with a bit of help from a grown up .
`` It has given us three best friends a chance to keep in touch and work together virtually on an exciting project .
We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We hope you can support us by donating to this amazing charity . '
Dr Beth Clarke , headteacher of Hill West Primary School , part of the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership ( ATLP ) , said : `` This is such a wonderful book !
I am so impressed and proud of Anna , Ariella and Grace for giving so much passion , talent and ingenuity to such a worthwhile project .
These ‘ Squirrels ’ have excelled themselves and will have quite a tail to share with classmates !
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brings people together and can be a great outlet for creativity and energy .
During lockdown , we ’ ve seen some fantastic culinary creations from our families .
At Hill West , we encourage healthy eating and independence and this book will be an inspiration to many , as well as supporting fantastic causes .
I ca n't wait to try these recipes out ! ''
Class teacher , Chris Ellison , said : `` Anna , Ariella and Grace - against the current oddities - have shown their kindness and compassion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ book .
They are true role models to children - and adults - and have shown what can be achieved with dollop of friendship , a spoonful of care , and a sprinkling of enthusiasm - I could n't be a prouder teacher . ''
Dawn Adamthwaite , chair of Hill West PTFA , said : `` We are so grateful to the girls and their families for including us and enabling us to support our school community .
This is a fantastic idea that was cooked up by the three friends , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everybody to try .
We hope it will be a popular addition to any kitchen ! ''
On their 'Just Giving ' fundraiser , the young authors and cooks say that the book is a 'thank you ' to Birmingham ’ s Children ’ s Hospital and the page features this message from the charity : `` At Birmingham Children ’ s Hospital Charity , we believe there ’ s always more we can do for our sick kids and that ’ s why we will always strive to do more for our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our mission to raise the vital funds needed to make a real difference to all who use our hospital .
Your support empowers us to take innovative approaches to treating some of the sickest children in the UK .
Your fundraising enables us to make our hospital feel just like home .
Your donations are helping us to find new ways to treat and cure childhood diseases . ''

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Best friends from Sutton Coldfield's Hill West Primary School have poured bags of heart and soul into a new 'lockdown' cookery book that's guaranteed to raise a smile – and funds - for two local charities.
The 'Cooking to make you Smile in Lockdown' recipe book has been lovingly created by year 4 pupils Anna, Ariella and Grace. It's packed full of simple and delicious meals with all the ingredients to encourage children to get creative in the kitchen.
The three friends, who are all aged nine and in 'Squirrels' class, hope that the book will support two charities – and they have already raised £325 collectively.
The Hill West Primary School Parents, Teachers and Friends Association (PTFA) PTFA raises much needed funds to support the school https://www.gofundme.com/f/lockdown-charity-cookbook-to-support-our-school and the Birmingham Children's Hospital delivered great care to Grace (one of the authors) throughout several operations https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lockdowncookbook1
The collaborative collection has been mixed, baked and packaged around a 'virtual kitchen table' via video chats and other socially distanced measures. It can be downloaded by customers cook, smile and eat with delicious recipes and a thank you to the hospital.
On their 'Just Giving' page, the budding chefs said: "We have written this cookbook during lockdown to share with you some recipes we have created and enjoyed cooking. More importantly, we have enjoyed eating them. Children should be able to cook them with a bit of help from a grown up.
"It has given us three best friends a chance to keep in touch and work together virtually on an exciting project. We are super proud of what we have achieved. We hope you can support us by donating to this amazing charity.'
Dr Beth Clarke, headteacher of Hill West Primary School, part of the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP), said: "This is such a wonderful book! I am so impressed and proud of Anna, Ariella and Grace for giving so much passion, talent and ingenuity to such a worthwhile project. These ‘Squirrels’ have excelled themselves and will have quite a tail to share with classmates!
"Cooking can serve many purposes. It brings people together and can be a great outlet for creativity and energy. During lockdown, we’ve seen some fantastic culinary creations from our families. At Hill West, we encourage healthy eating and independence and this book will be an inspiration to many, as well as supporting fantastic causes. I can't wait to try these recipes out!"
Class teacher, Chris Ellison, said: "Anna, Ariella and Grace - against the current oddities - have shown their kindness and compassion for others through their beautifully crafted recipe book. They are true role models to children - and adults - and have shown what can be achieved with dollop of friendship, a spoonful of care, and a sprinkling of enthusiasm - I couldn't be a prouder teacher."
Dawn Adamthwaite, chair of Hill West PTFA, said: "We are so grateful to the girls and their families for including us and enabling us to support our school community. This is a fantastic idea that was cooked up by the three friends, with simple and fun recipes for all everybody to try. We hope it will be a popular addition to any kitchen!"
On their 'Just Giving' fundraiser, the young authors and cooks say that the book is a 'thank you' to Birmingham’s Children’s Hospital and the page features this message from the charity: "At Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity, we believe there’s always more we can do for our sick kids and that’s why we will always strive to do more for our patients and families.
"It's our mission to raise the vital funds needed to make a real difference to all who use our hospital. Your support empowers us to take innovative approaches to treating some of the sickest children in the UK. Your fundraising enables us to make our hospital feel just like home. Your donations are helping us to find new ways to treat and cure childhood diseases."


birminghammail--2020-07-02--Driver 'spits at dad' in road rage attack - as victim daughter watches

A dad said he was spat at by another driver in a disgusting road rage attack in front of his two-year-old daughter .
Ryan Coyne , 29 , was waiting to pass through Old Croft Lane , Castle Bromwich , when another driver , travelling in the opposite direction , became angry over a build-up of traffic near the junction of Bradford Road .
The Jaguar Land Rover engineer said a driver , in her 30s and in a 2007-plated Audi A3 , spat at him through his open car window .
Ryan said she then drove into the side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ damaged wing , before driving off .
Ryan obtained CCTV from a nearby car valeting business whch captured the aftermath of the attack - at about 12.50pm on Saturday , June 27 .
It was probed by West Midlands Police and initially recorded as common assault .
But the force told him it dropped the case due a strain on resources because of Covid-19 to `` cope with the demand where greater threat harm and risk are identified '' .
Ryan , from Shard End , was travelling with daughter Skylar .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been having an argument with a man in the car in front as the road is narrow .
I had beeped the horn and she swore at me .
`` She then drove up to me , spat at my face and smashed into the car .
`` I think it 's disgusting with what 's going on in the world in a global pandemic .
It was a cowardly thing to spit in someone 's face and drive off .
`` It happened in front of my two-year-old as she was in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noticed that .
`` It was absolutely not my fault and was so uncalled for .
Just unbelievable and irrational .
A short beep of a horn did not warrant that type of behavior . ''
Ryan has put up a cash reward of £200 for information which progresses the investigation .
In a message sent from the investigations team to him , police said : `` Your investigation has been reviewed and , given the current national climate regarding the Covid-19 virus , this investigation has been closed in order to cope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk has been identified .
`` We will investigate further if more evidence becomes available where we can identify the offender .
We appreciate this may not be the outcome you want however , we have to make difficult decisions around rescources . ''

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A dad said he was spat at by another driver in a disgusting road rage attack in front of his two-year-old daughter.
Ryan Coyne, 29, was waiting to pass through Old Croft Lane, Castle Bromwich, when another driver, travelling in the opposite direction, became angry over a build-up of traffic near the junction of Bradford Road.
The Jaguar Land Rover engineer said a driver, in her 30s and in a 2007-plated Audi A3, spat at him through his open car window.
Ryan said she then drove into the side of his white BMW, causing a damaged wing, before driving off.
Ryan obtained CCTV from a nearby car valeting business whch captured the aftermath of the attack - at about 12.50pm on Saturday, June 27.
It was probed by West Midlands Police and initially recorded as common assault.
But the force told him it dropped the case due a strain on resources because of Covid-19 to "cope with the demand where greater threat harm and risk are identified".
Ryan, from Shard End, was travelling with daughter Skylar. He told BirminghamLive: "This woman had been having an argument with a man in the car in front as the road is narrow. I had beeped the horn and she swore at me.
"She then drove up to me, spat at my face and smashed into the car.
"I think it's disgusting with what's going on in the world in a global pandemic. It was a cowardly thing to spit in someone's face and drive off.
"It happened in front of my two-year-old as she was in the back and the woman would have noticed that.
"It was absolutely not my fault and was so uncalled for. Just unbelievable and irrational. A short beep of a horn did not warrant that type of behavior."
Ryan has put up a cash reward of £200 for information which progresses the investigation.
In a message sent from the investigations team to him, police said: "Your investigation has been reviewed and, given the current national climate regarding the Covid-19 virus, this investigation has been closed in order to cope with demand where greater threat harm and risk has been identified.
"We will investigate further if more evidence becomes available where we can identify the offender. We appreciate this may not be the outcome you want however, we have to make difficult decisions around rescources."
BirminghamLive has contacted West Midlands Police for comment.


birminghammail--2020-07-02--New study pinpoints exact week when furloughed workers could face redundancy

Two out of three furloughed staff will be back at work full or part time by the end of August - or face redundancy - according to a new study .
A new study has delved into the future of furloughed Brits as the scheme is `` wound down '' by the government .
The scheme is costing the Treasury a whopping £20bn , but changes from July 1 see staff able to be called back part-time .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the changes , with more set to come in August , when companies will be forced to fork @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's wages .
A survey of almost 200 managers by employment specialists XpertHR found that around half expect one in two of those currently laid off to be back working full time by the end of summer , and a further one in five to be working part time under the new flexible furlough initiative .
The XpertHR survey , conducted over the past week , revealed that one in three employers are now planning to make redundancies among up to a tenth of staff .
XpertHR managing editor Sheila Attwood said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about how they feel about the return to the workplace and are aware that there are very mixed views on this , with some eager to get back and others still fearful about it .
`` It will be especially difficult for those who have been furloughed and who will need some time to readjust to working .
`` Human resources professionals need to do all they can to reassure employees about the steps employers are taking to keep them safe , offer mental health and wellbeing support , check in regularly with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ additional support they need , and keep communicating through a variety of platforms and media so that people know what is happening . ''
The furlough scheme was set up in March as the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme , and has served as a life-saver for millions who faced job uncertainty and financial hardship with the nationwide lockdown coming into effect .
But Mr Sunak has voiced fears the country 's employers could become `` addicted '' to it , with changes implemented from this month and into August and September before the @ @ @ @ @

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Two out of three furloughed staff will be back at work full or part time by the end of August - or face redundancy - according to a new study.
A new study has delved into the future of furloughed Brits as the scheme is "wound down" by the government.
The scheme is costing the Treasury a whopping £20bn, but changes from July 1 see staff able to be called back part-time.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the changes, with more set to come in August, when companies will be forced to fork out money to top up furloughed staff's wages.
A survey of almost 200 managers by employment specialists XpertHR found that around half expect one in two of those currently laid off to be back working full time by the end of summer, and a further one in five to be working part time under the new flexible furlough initiative.
The XpertHR survey, conducted over the past week, revealed that one in three employers are now planning to make redundancies among up to a tenth of staff.
XpertHR managing editor Sheila Attwood said: "Employers are already talking to people about how they feel about the return to the workplace and are aware that there are very mixed views on this, with some eager to get back and others still fearful about it.
"It will be especially difficult for those who have been furloughed and who will need some time to readjust to working.
"Human resources professionals need to do all they can to reassure employees about the steps employers are taking to keep them safe, offer mental health and wellbeing support, check in regularly with line managers to ensure they have the additional support they need, and keep communicating through a variety of platforms and media so that people know what is happening."
The furlough scheme was set up in March as the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, and has served as a life-saver for millions who faced job uncertainty and financial hardship with the nationwide lockdown coming into effect.
But Mr Sunak has voiced fears the country's employers could become "addicted" to it, with changes implemented from this month and into August and September before the scheme ends in October.


birminghammail--2020-07-02--Terrifying driver who killed granddad in fit of rage before police taser him

Horrifying footage has emerged of a driver who killed a granddad in Nottinghamshire ranting and raving before police taser him .
Cops swoop on him as he swears and rips off a rear view mirror in a fit of rage .
The staggering footage , released by police in the East Midlands , has left viewers shocked after our sister title NottinghamshireLive reported it .
In the scenes , 39-year-old Gavin Collins , from Derbyshire , yells : `` Let 's go !
Let 's go !
I 'm enraged .
I 'm Jesus .
I 'm the descendant of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a crashed car at the end of his half an hour crime spree on April 19 , before he was jailed this week .
Collins was caged for 14 years for manslaughter by diminished responsibility after he reversed a car into 87-year-old Terry Radford as he went for a walk .
Collins went to a neighbour 's home , let himself in and took the car keys and the car , the court heard .
Dash cam footage caught Collins claiming to be Jesus while driving the car and shouting : `` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I am getting stronger and stronger . ''
The footage has been released by the police .
He then gets out of the car , where he approaches the owner of the house who happens to be standing outside and makes threats to him and tries to steal his car .
Then a member of the public - who was driving - pulls up to see if she can help , winds her passenger window down and he leans through and gets in the car .
Collins ended up pushing the woman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the driver 's seat and carrying on driving .
By now it is 9.15am and police started getting reports that a vehicle was driving erratically up a pedestrian path around Manor Sport and Recreation Centre , Mansfield Woodhouse .
The Corsa got wedged on railings , leaving Collins to go to a nearby house in Worcester Avenue where resident Nicola Cox was in the living room with her two sons , aged five months and four years .
Collins - who had just been released from prison on a tagged curfew - smashed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and made a sign of a cross on the glass with his own blood .
He then demanded the woman 's keys , threatened to kill her sons , then took the keys and drew a cross in blood on the mother 's head and on the baby 's .
Moments later , Collins got into a Seat Leon , with the keys taken from Mrs Cox 's home , and reversed into former teacher and magistrate Mr Radford who died at the scene .
He returned to the Seat and twice rammed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high speed .
The chase ended in a cul-de-sac in Park Hall Gardens , where he crashed into a front garden and police tasered him .
Mr Radford was a retired teacher having taught at Valley Comprehensive , now known as Outwood Academy Valley , Worksop , between 1979 and 1994 .
He was a former councillor of Mansfield Woodhouse in the 1960s and 1970s and a local magistrate from the 1970s to 1994 .
In a statement issued last year , paying tribute to Mr Radford , his family said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loss of the most wonderful dad and granddad who was loved and respected by everyone .
`` He was the hub of our family .
He was 87 but remained intelligent , articulate and funny .
He was great company to be with and was as sharp as a pin .
`` He was extremely fit .
Having looked after mum who had extreme dementia , and who we lost last September , he was finally getting his life back .
`` He had three holidays planned for this year ( 2019 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ river cruise .
`` Now he won ’ t get to live out those dreams and his family and wide circle of friends won ’ t get to share more great times with him . ''

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Rebecca Sherdley, Matt Jarram, James Rodger)

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Horrifying footage has emerged of a driver who killed a granddad in Nottinghamshire ranting and raving before police taser him.
Cops swoop on him as he swears and rips off a rear view mirror in a fit of rage.
The staggering footage, released by police in the East Midlands, has left viewers shocked after our sister title NottinghamshireLive reported it.
In the scenes, 39-year-old Gavin Collins, from Derbyshire, yells: "Let's go! Let's go! I'm enraged. I'm Jesus. I'm the descendant of God.
"Watch me go!
"I'm getting stronger and stronger."
Police tasered him out of a crashed car at the end of his half an hour crime spree on April 19, before he was jailed this week.
Collins was caged for 14 years for manslaughter by diminished responsibility after he reversed a car into 87-year-old Terry Radford as he went for a walk.
Collins went to a neighbour's home, let himself in and took the car keys and the car, the court heard.
Dash cam footage caught Collins claiming to be Jesus while driving the car and shouting: "It's Good Friday, the real day. I am getting stronger and stronger."
The footage has been released by the police.
He then gets out of the car, where he approaches the owner of the house who happens to be standing outside and makes threats to him and tries to steal his car.
Then a member of the public - who was driving - pulls up to see if she can help, winds her passenger window down and he leans through and gets in the car.
Collins ended up pushing the woman out of her Corsa, getting in the driver's seat and carrying on driving.
By now it is 9.15am and police started getting reports that a vehicle was driving erratically up a pedestrian path around Manor Sport and Recreation Centre, Mansfield Woodhouse.
The Corsa got wedged on railings, leaving Collins to go to a nearby house in Worcester Avenue where resident Nicola Cox was in the living room with her two sons, aged five months and four years.
Collins - who had just been released from prison on a tagged curfew - smashed his way in with a patio slab and made a sign of a cross on the glass with his own blood.
He then demanded the woman's keys, threatened to kill her sons, then took the keys and drew a cross in blood on the mother's head and on the baby's.
Moments later, Collins got into a Seat Leon, with the keys taken from Mrs Cox's home, and reversed into former teacher and magistrate Mr Radford who died at the scene.
He returned to the Seat and twice rammed a police car before driving off at high speed.
The chase ended in a cul-de-sac in Park Hall Gardens, where he crashed into a front garden and police tasered him.
Mr Radford was a retired teacher having taught at Valley Comprehensive, now known as Outwood Academy Valley, Worksop, between 1979 and 1994.
He was a former councillor of Mansfield Woodhouse in the 1960s and 1970s and a local magistrate from the 1970s to 1994.
In a statement issued last year, paying tribute to Mr Radford, his family said: "We’re absolutely devastated at the loss of the most wonderful dad and granddad who was loved and respected by everyone.
"He was the hub of our family. He was 87 but remained intelligent, articulate and funny. He was great company to be with and was as sharp as a pin.
"He was extremely fit. Having looked after mum who had extreme dementia, and who we lost last September, he was finally getting his life back.
"He had three holidays planned for this year (2019) including to the USA and a European river cruise.
"Now he won’t get to live out those dreams and his family and wide circle of friends won’t get to share more great times with him."


birminghammail--2020-07-02--Hogan's struggles, Camp's future and Birmingham City stunned

Birmingham City were soundly beaten by Huddersfield Town at St Andrew ’ s on Wednesday evening .
A first half goal from Karlan Grant and strikes in the second period from Frazier Campbell and Elias Kachunga were more than enough to down a listless home team .
Here ’ s what stood out on a worrying evening .
Poor Scott Hogan has touched the ball just 28 times in the two home matches with the Terriers and Tigers – fewer than the 30 he managed in a single game at West Brom .
He has had one shot in two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and has rarely strayed from the periphery of the proceedings .
He and Jutkiewicz just haven ’ t been able to find each other with anything like the same regularity as before lockdown and as a result Blues have been blunt up top , reliant on thrusts from midfield rather than the potent partnership that looked so devastating before March .
It is obvious that Blues need Hogan next season but they also need to find a way of tapping into his skillset because merely having him on the pitch isn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be interesting to see him play at the top of a 4-2-3-1 with wingers and a No .
10 dedicated to providing him with ammunition .
In some ways that might suit the options Pep Clotet has available to him .
It must have been hard for the youngsters left kicking their heels on Birmingham City ’ s bench rather than opponents on the field of play last night .
As soon as Blues went 3-0 down it seemed pretty obvious they would not be getting back into the game , indeed they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might change the momentum .
It was therefore a decent opportunity to see some of the academy prospects in the squad and how they fared at Championship level .
Clotet said he felt he had his most attacking options on the field and that making a change would not have made the side more offensive .
That ’ s a fair point – and possibly one he wants to make the board who decided not to allow him the use of Jacques Maghoma and Kerim Mrabti .
If that ’ s the case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likes of Caolan Boyd-Munce , Jayden Reid and Ryan Stirk were caught in the crossfire .
If not , it 's important to recognise the chances to give them a chance are running out .
Lee Camp has conceded six goals in two games – and none of them have been his fault .
Indeed the 35-year-old could be forgiven for feeling short-changed by his displays .
He was good against West Brom , solid enough against Hull and very good last night , in fact without him the scoreline might even have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he save Karlan Grant ’ s second penalty , he won the battle of wits when Alex Pritchard was one-on-one on two occasions .
Camp ’ s future is not clear , his contract is up at the end of the extended season – but he ’ s actually playing as well as he ever has done for Blues .
Which isn ’ t saying he ’ s the answer next season – but is saying he could well bring value to the goalkeeping department , providing he ’ s not seeking No.1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strugglers there doesn ’ t seen much hope going to the hopefuls .
Or so it seems .
In actual fact Blues are probably better suited to sitting in and defending against a team like Fulham than they are trying to set the tempo against the likes of Huddersfield and Hull .
Their best performance since the restart came when they suffocated the life out of West Brom at The Hawthorns last Saturday week .
Blues didn ’ t create much but their defensive discipline and shape was excellent – so much better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ balance attack and defence against Hull and Huddersfield .
There ’ ll be long periods without the ball at Craven Cottage – and that might be closer to Blues ’ comfort zone .

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Birmingham City were soundly beaten by Huddersfield Town at St Andrew’s on Wednesday evening.
A first half goal from Karlan Grant and strikes in the second period from Frazier Campbell and Elias Kachunga were more than enough to down a listless home team.
Here’s what stood out on a worrying evening.
Scott free
Poor Scott Hogan has touched the ball just 28 times in the two home matches with the Terriers and Tigers – fewer than the 30 he managed in a single game at West Brom.
He has had one shot in two matches – and none on target - and has rarely strayed from the periphery of the proceedings.
He and Jutkiewicz just haven’t been able to find each other with anything like the same regularity as before lockdown and as a result Blues have been blunt up top, reliant on thrusts from midfield rather than the potent partnership that looked so devastating before March.
(Image: Getty Images)
It is obvious that Blues need Hogan next season but they also need to find a way of tapping into his skillset because merely having him on the pitch isn’t going to guarantee anything.
It would be interesting to see him play at the top of a 4-2-3-1 with wingers and a No. 10 dedicated to providing him with ammunition. In some ways that might suit the options Pep Clotet has available to him.
Young ‘uns
It must have been hard for the youngsters left kicking their heels on Birmingham City’s bench rather than opponents on the field of play last night.
As soon as Blues went 3-0 down it seemed pretty obvious they would not be getting back into the game, indeed they never looked like scoring the goal that might change the momentum.
It was therefore a decent opportunity to see some of the academy prospects in the squad and how they fared at Championship level.
Clotet said he felt he had his most attacking options on the field and that making a change would not have made the side more offensive.
(Image: TIM EASTHOPE/BIRMINGHAM MAIL)
That’s a fair point – and possibly one he wants to make the board who decided not to allow him the use of Jacques Maghoma and Kerim Mrabti.
If that’s the case then it’s unfortunate that the likes of Caolan Boyd-Munce, Jayden Reid and Ryan Stirk were caught in the crossfire.
If not, it's important to recognise the chances to give them a chance are running out.
New deal
Lee Camp has conceded six goals in two games – and none of them have been his fault. Indeed the 35-year-old could be forgiven for feeling short-changed by his displays.
He was good against West Brom, solid enough against Hull and very good last night, in fact without him the scoreline might even have been more lopsided.
(Image: Getty Images)
Not only did he save Karlan Grant’s second penalty, he won the battle of wits when Alex Pritchard was one-on-one on two occasions.
Camp’s future is not clear, his contract is up at the end of the extended season – but he’s actually playing as well as he ever has done for Blues.
Which isn’t saying he’s the answer next season – but is saying he could well bring value to the goalkeeping department, providing he’s not seeking No.1 type money.
Cottage industry
Having struggled against the strugglers there doesn’t seen much hope going to the hopefuls. Or so it seems.
In actual fact Blues are probably better suited to sitting in and defending against a team like Fulham than they are trying to set the tempo against the likes of Huddersfield and Hull.
Their best performance since the restart came when they suffocated the life out of West Brom at The Hawthorns last Saturday week.
Blues didn’t create much but their defensive discipline and shape was excellent – so much better than when they had to try to balance attack and defence against Hull and Huddersfield.
There’ll be long periods without the ball at Craven Cottage – and that might be closer to Blues’ comfort zone.


birminghammail--2020-07-02--Man detained after city street sealed off in seven-hour siege

A man was detained under the Mental Health Act after a city centre street was shut down during a dramatic seven-hour siege .
Members of the public were warned to avoid the area near Moor Street and the Bullring yesterday - June 1 - after a man was reportedly seen to hurl items from a roof .
The man was said to have been spotted on a rooftop on Allison Street , next to Digbeth Police Station .
Emergency services were called to the scene at around 11.30am .
Efforts were made to get the man down safely , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a drone all being put to use during the incident .
West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed they were called by police amid concerns for a patient 's welfare .
Following the call , the ambulance service sent the Hazardous Area Response Team and two paramedic officers to the scene .
During the incident , a West Midlands Police spokesman said : `` We are currently on Allison Street in Birmingham city centre where a man on a roof was throwing objects just after 11.30am this morning .
`` Fortunately , there have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now on the scene to get the man safely down from the roof and pedestrians and motorists are asked to avoid the area behind the Bullring shopping centre and near to Moor Street train station . ''
The man , aged 41 , was eventually brought down safely shortly before 6pm , when he was then arrested on suspicion of criminal damage .
Today ( July 2 ) , a West Midlands Police spokeswoman said : `` The 41-year-old man arrested yesterday on Allison Street has now been detained under the Mental Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also tweeted today : `` Great multi-agency response on Allison Street yesterday for a male climbing on rooftops .
A busy day of negotiating led to a safe conclusion .
Thanks to residents and the Bullring for their patience and our partners for their professionalism . ''

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A man was detained under the Mental Health Act after a city centre street was shut down during a dramatic seven-hour siege.
Members of the public were warned to avoid the area near Moor Street and the Bullring yesterday - June 1 - after a man was reportedly seen to hurl items from a roof.
The man was said to have been spotted on a rooftop on Allison Street, next to Digbeth Police Station.
Emergency services were called to the scene at around 11.30am.
Efforts were made to get the man down safely, with police negotiators, a hydraulic platform and a drone all being put to use during the incident.
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West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed they were called by police amid concerns for a patient's welfare.
Following the call, the ambulance service sent the Hazardous Area Response Team and two paramedic officers to the scene.
During the incident, a West Midlands Police spokesman said: "We are currently on Allison Street in Birmingham city centre where a man on a roof was throwing objects just after 11.30am this morning.
"Fortunately, there have been no reported injuries.
"Negotiators are now on the scene to get the man safely down from the roof and pedestrians and motorists are asked to avoid the area behind the Bullring shopping centre and near to Moor Street train station."
The man, aged 41, was eventually brought down safely shortly before 6pm, when he was then arrested on suspicion of criminal damage.
Today (July 2), a West Midlands Police spokeswoman said: "The 41-year-old man arrested yesterday on Allison Street has now been detained under the Mental Health Act."
Birmingham City Centre Police also tweeted today: "Great multi-agency response on Allison Street yesterday for a male climbing on rooftops. A busy day of negotiating led to a safe conclusion. Thanks to residents and the Bullring for their patience and our partners for their professionalism."


birminghammail--2020-07-02--The new rules schools have to follow from September

Classrooms will be re-arranged to ensure all children face the front of the room , under new government guidance designed to ensure every pupil goes back to school once the summer holidays end .
Year groups will be asked to arrive at school and to leave at different times , to stop them mixing at the school gates .
And parents will be told they must send their children to school even if they have misgivings .
Guidance published by the Department for Education explains how schools are supposed to operate in the Autumn term .
It states : • @ @ @ @ @ @ @ full-time , unless they are `` shielding '' because they have a serious health condition , or self-isolating because they have coronavirus symptoms • There should be no rotas for attendance , with every child in school five days a week • Desks should face forward , so that pupils are not facing each other • Pupils will be placed in `` bubbles '' which can be of any size and should not mix with pupils from other bubbles • Bubbles are likely to include whole year groups • Staff and pupils should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There should be no whole school assemblies or prayers • Play time and dinner time should be staggered to stop children in different bubbles mixing • Year groups could start school and leave at different times , to stop them mixing at the school gates , but every child must have a full school day • Washing hands at the start of the school day should become part of the daily routine • Staff and children must be tested for coronavirus if they have symptoms • Schools can change the curriculum to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the standard curriculum by the summer term of 2021 The Department for Education guidance states : `` It is our plan that all children and young people , in all year groups and setting types , will return to education settings full time from the beginning of the autumn term . ''
And it warns that the standard fines for parents who fail to send their children to school will be reintroduced .
`` In March when the coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) outbreak was increasing we made clear no parent would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s non-attendance at their education setting .
`` Now the circumstances have changed , it is vital for all children to return to their education setting to minimise , as far as possible , the longer-term impact of the pandemic on children ’ s education , wellbeing and wider development .
Missing out on more time in the classroom risks pupils or students falling further behind .
Those with higher overall absence tend to achieve less well in both primary and secondary school .
Attendance will therefore be mandatory again from the beginning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from that point , the usual rules on attendance will apply . ''
Local council can give each parent a fine of £60 , which rises to £120 if they do not pay within 21 days .
If parents do not pay the fine after 28 days then they can be prosecuted .
Schools will also be told to prepare remote lessons , in case classrooms have to close again because a local lockdown is introduced .
And some pupils might find they have a shorter break than usual , so that they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a full day 's worth of teaching .
The guidance states : `` Settings should consider staggered starts or adjusting start and finish times to keep groups apart as they arrive and leave .
Staggered start and finish times should not reduce the amount of overall teaching time .
`` A staggered start may , for example , include condensing or staggering free periods or break time but retaining the same amount of teaching time , or keeping the length of the day the same but starting and finishing later to avoid rush @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the guidance says : `` Public Health England does not ( based on current evidence ) recommend the use of face coverings in schools .
This evidence will be kept under review .
`` They are not required in schools as pupils and staff are mixing in consistent groups , and because misuse may inadvertently increase the risk of transmission .
There may also be negative effects on communication and thus education . ''

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Classrooms will be re-arranged to ensure all children face the front of the room, under new government guidance designed to ensure every pupil goes back to school once the summer holidays end.
Year groups will be asked to arrive at school and to leave at different times, to stop them mixing at the school gates.
And parents will be told they must send their children to school even if they have misgivings.
Guidance published by the Department for Education explains how schools are supposed to operate in the Autumn term. It states:
Every child should be back in school full-time, unless they are "shielding" because they have a serious health condition, or self-isolating because they have coronavirus symptoms
There should be no rotas for attendance, with every child in school five days a week
Desks should face forward, so that pupils are not facing each other
Pupils will be placed in "bubbles" which can be of any size and should not mix with pupils from other bubbles
Bubbles are likely to include whole year groups
Staff and pupils should generally not wear facemasks in school
There should be no whole school assemblies or prayers
Play time and dinner time should be staggered to stop children in different bubbles mixing
Year groups could start school and leave at different times, to stop them mixing at the school gates, but every child must have a full school day
Staff should avoid the staff room
Washing hands at the start of the school day should become part of the daily routine
Staff and children must be tested for coronavirus if they have symptoms
Schools can change the curriculum to help children catch up - but should return to the standard curriculum by the summer term of 2021
The Department for Education guidance states: "It is our plan that all children and young people, in all year groups and setting types, will return to education settings full time from the beginning of the autumn term."
And it warns that the standard fines for parents who fail to send their children to school will be reintroduced.
"In March when the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak was increasing we made clear no parent would be penalised or sanctioned for their child’s non-attendance at their education setting.
"Now the circumstances have changed, it is vital for all children to return to their education setting to minimise, as far as possible, the longer-term impact of the pandemic on children’s education, wellbeing and wider development.
Missing out on more time in the classroom risks pupils or students falling further behind. Those with higher overall absence tend to achieve less well in both primary and secondary school. Attendance will therefore be mandatory again from the beginning of the autumn term. This means from that point, the usual rules on attendance will apply."
Local council can give each parent a fine of £60, which rises to £120 if they do not pay within 21 days. If parents do not pay the fine after 28 days then they can be prosecuted.
Schools will also be told to prepare remote lessons, in case classrooms have to close again because a local lockdown is introduced.
And some pupils might find they have a shorter break than usual, so that they can go home early while still having a full day's worth of teaching.
The guidance states: "Settings should consider staggered starts or adjusting start and finish times to keep groups apart as they arrive and leave. Staggered start and finish times should not reduce the amount of overall teaching time.
"A staggered start may, for example, include condensing or staggering free periods or break time but retaining the same amount of teaching time, or keeping the length of the day the same but starting and finishing later to avoid rush hour."
On face masks, the guidance says: "Public Health England does not (based on current evidence) recommend the use of face coverings in schools. This evidence will be kept under review.
"They are not required in schools as pupils and staff are mixing in consistent groups, and because misuse may inadvertently increase the risk of transmission. There may also be negative effects on communication and thus education."


birminghammail--2020-07-02--Holly Willoughby mortified mic picks up her discussing co-star's knickers

Holly Willoughby was left red-faced after being caught accidentally discussing a co-star 's underwear on This Morning today .
The mum-of-three was left speculating whether Josie Gibson 's underwear was visible during a segment regarding ghost hunting .
Holly introduced the segment , telling viewers Josie was going ghost busting .
The 39-year-old said : `` Josie the Ghostbuster .
She is in Quantock Hills , in Bridgwater , near Somerset . ''
The Quantock Hills west of Bridgwater in Somerset , England , consist of heathland , oak woodlands , ancient parklands and agricultural land .
Phil asked : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't know where she is ! ''
The camera then cut to a tree in the Hills , with Josie very clearly sticking out from behind it .
As Holly and Phil giggled , Holly asked : `` Josie , are you there ? ''
`` You can come out ! ''
said Phil .
`` Good morning Phil , good morning Holly , '' exclaimed Josie , to much hilarity in the studio .
`` I am in Quantock Hills in Somerset on the hunt for a very naughty ghoul .
Because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of no ghosts .
`` Do you like my outfit ?
Because as they say in the ghostbusting business - if you have got it , haunt it . ''
She continued : `` All jokes aside , I am down here investigating some serious paranormal activity .
There have been reports from lots of locals that we have a potty mouthed ghost in the area .
`` Stay tuned with us because I am going to be talking to some paranormal experts and tracking down this potty mouthed ghoul . ''
Holly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was visible , as one Twitter user wrote : `` I do n't want to be seeing Josie 's knickers thanks Holly '' '' we heard @ hollywills talking about josie ’ s knickers !
!
Hahahaha !
!
! ''
another wrote .
She said , looking worried : `` It 's not split because you can see her knickers , is it ?
in all ser- '' Once she had finished , Holly tried to address the issue : `` Now , I 'm just going to ask you this , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You 've got a split there - was that from some overzealous ghostbusting ? ''

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Holly Willoughby was left red-faced after being caught accidentally discussing a co-star's underwear on This Morning today.
The mum-of-three was left speculating whether Josie Gibson's underwear was visible during a segment regarding ghost hunting.
Holly introduced the segment, telling viewers Josie was going ghost busting.
The 39-year-old said: "Josie the Ghostbuster. She is in Quantock Hills, in Bridgwater, near Somerset."
The Quantock Hills west of Bridgwater in Somerset, England, consist of heathland, oak woodlands, ancient parklands and agricultural land.
Phil asked: "Where is she? I don't know where she is!"
The camera then cut to a tree in the Hills, with Josie very clearly sticking out from behind it.
As Holly and Phil giggled, Holly asked: "Josie, are you there?"
"You can come out!" said Phil.
"Good morning Phil, good morning Holly," exclaimed Josie, to much hilarity in the studio.
"I am in Quantock Hills in Somerset on the hunt for a very naughty ghoul. Because quite frankly, I am not afraid of no ghosts.
"Do you like my outfit? Because as they say in the ghostbusting business - if you have got it, haunt it."
She continued: "All jokes aside, I am down here investigating some serious paranormal activity. There have been reports from lots of locals that we have a potty mouthed ghost in the area.
"Stay tuned with us because I am going to be talking to some paranormal experts and tracking down this potty mouthed ghoul."
Holly then started asking whether Josie's underwear was visible, as one Twitter user wrote: "I don't want to be seeing Josie's knickers thanks Holly"
"we heard @hollywills talking about josie’s knickers!! Hahahaha!!!" another wrote.
She said, looking worried: "It's not split because you can see her knickers, is it? in all ser-"
Once she had finished, Holly tried to address the issue: "Now, I'm just going to ask you this, just from an outfit point of view. You've got a split there - was that from some overzealous ghostbusting?"


birminghammail--2020-07-02--Strike vote as leisure centre staff face pay freeze in Sandwell

Leisure centre staff in Sandwell face losing up to £1,000 if a proposal to freeze wages for two years is accepted , it has been claimed .
Unions representing workers at council owned sports venues are asking their members to either agree to the salary standstill or take industrial action to protect pay .
The wage freeze has been proposed by Sandwell Leisure Trust ( SLT ) , which manages sports halls and swimming pools , and says it ’ s lost half a million pounds during the coronavirus lockdown .
Tony Barnsley , branch secretary for Sandwell ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mean a wage cut in real terms .
“ We represent members at all levels and staff could lose up to £500 – £1,000 a year depending on their pay grade .
“ In addition , the trust is saying it wants to leave the national negotiating framework that negotiates wages .
“ This year , employers are offering a 2.75 percent increase which our staff won ’ t receive followed by a further wage cut in real terms next year.
” He added the trust ’ s 300 staff should be treated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is now asking Sandwell Council to either provide more money to SLT or take back direct control of leisure centres .
Mr Barnsley added : “ Sandwell is spending over £60 million on the new Commonwealth Aquatic Centre .
“ If the council were to subsidise the leisure trust , any pay increase would be a small part of the money they would put in.
” Unions are now waiting for the result of a ballot asking if staff will accept the wage freeze .
If rejected , they will hold a second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes as councils across the country say they face a financial crisis because of the coronavirus pandemic .
In a statement , SLT chief executive Ash Rai , said the trust had seen losses of £500,000 by the end of May .
“ Sandwell Leisure Trust is an independent registered charity managing sport and leisure services on behalf of and in partnership with Sandwell council and not an arms length company .
“ Our board need to be able to make local decisions for the local people whom we employ .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ control over the Trusts costs during these very difficult and uncertain times .
“ Our board needs to consider measures that support our business plan and short to medium term sustainability and demonstrate this to the council.
” Sandwell Council , which pays the trust £10.5 million a year to run leisure centres , declined to say whether it will provide more cash or take back control of sports halls .
Saying it be inappropriate to comment as the trust is a separate charity , it added : “ We are currently working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may need in the future.
” The result of the ballot is expected next week .

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Leisure centre staff in Sandwell face losing up to £1,000 if a proposal to freeze wages for two years is accepted, it has been claimed.
Unions representing workers at council owned sports venues are asking their members to either agree to the salary standstill or take industrial action to protect pay.
The wage freeze has been proposed by Sandwell Leisure Trust (SLT), which manages sports halls and swimming pools, and says it’s lost half a million pounds during the coronavirus lockdown.
Tony Barnsley, branch secretary for Sandwell’s Unison branch said any pay freeze would mean a wage cut in real terms.
“We represent members at all levels and staff could lose up to £500 – £1,000 a year depending on their pay grade.
“In addition, the trust is saying it wants to leave the national negotiating framework that negotiates wages.
“This year, employers are offering a 2.75 percent increase which our staff won’t receive followed by a further wage cut in real terms next year.”
He added the trust’s 300 staff should be treated the same as council workers.
Unison is now asking Sandwell Council to either provide more money to SLT or take back direct control of leisure centres.
Mr Barnsley added: “Sandwell is spending over £60 million on the new Commonwealth Aquatic Centre.
“If the council were to subsidise the leisure trust, any pay increase would be a small part of the money they would put in.”
Unions are now waiting for the result of a ballot asking if staff will accept the wage freeze.
If rejected, they will hold a second vote on industrial action.
The dispute comes as councils across the country say they face a financial crisis because of the coronavirus pandemic .
Sandwell has warned it faces a £2.8 million deficit.
In a statement, SLT chief executive Ash Rai, said the trust had seen losses of £500,000 by the end of May.
“Sandwell Leisure Trust is an independent registered charity managing sport and leisure services on behalf of and in partnership with Sandwell council and not an arms length company.
“Our board need to be able to make local decisions for the local people whom we employ.
“It is vital that our board have tight control over the Trusts costs during these very difficult and uncertain times.
“Our board needs to consider measures that support our business plan and short to medium term sustainability and demonstrate this to the council.”
The trust said its annual turnover for this finacial year is £10.5 million.
Sandwell Council declined to say whether it will provide more cash or take back control of sports halls.
Saying it would be inappropriate to comment on matters relating to SLT staffing because it is a separate charity, it added: “We are currently working with SLT to assess what support they may need in the future.”
The result of the ballot is expected next week.


birminghammail--2020-07-02--Vision of Tamworth is the second inshore lifeboat funded by the town.

Vision of Tamworth , the inshore lifeboat funded by our town , was called into action once again yesterday .
The craft was launched by Barrow Lifeboat Station ’ s volunteer crew to go to the aid of a fishing vessel which had lost power towards the south end of Walney Channel .
The call for assistance came from the HM Coastguard base in Holyhead , at 5.35 pm on Wednesday afternoon ( July 1 ) .
The information received was that a 24-foot fishing boat , with two people on board , had lost engine power in the Haws @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the south east end of Walney Island .
The crew was paged and the inshore lifeboat , ‘ Vision of Tamworth ’ , was launched at 5-50 pm .
It made its way to the scene and after assessing the situation , the decision was made to tow the stricken vessel back to its mooring .
With the casualty vessel and crew safe , the lifeboat returned to the boathouse at 6.30 pm where it was washed down and made ready for the next launch .
The Vision of Tamworth is the second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The original locally-funded boat , Spirit of Tamworth , was retired to the RNLI ’ s reserve fleet in 2009 .
Tamworth ’ s RNLI was formed over 50 years ago and still holds fundraising events and talks across the town .

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Vision of Tamworth, the inshore lifeboat funded by our town, was called into action once again yesterday.
The craft was launched by Barrow Lifeboat Station’s volunteer crew to go to the aid of a fishing vessel which had lost power towards the south end of Walney Channel.
The call for assistance came from the HM Coastguard base in Holyhead, at 5.35 pm on Wednesday afternoon (July 1).
The information received was that a 24-foot fishing boat, with two people on board, had lost engine power in the Haws Point area of the Channel, off the south east end of Walney Island.
The crew was paged and the inshore lifeboat, ‘Vision of Tamworth’, was launched at 5-50 pm. It made its way to the scene and after assessing the situation, the decision was made to tow the stricken vessel back to its mooring.
With the casualty vessel and crew safe, the lifeboat returned to the boathouse at 6.30 pm where it was washed down and made ready for the next launch.
The Vision of Tamworth is the second lifeboat funded by the people of Tamworth.
The original locally-funded boat, Spirit of Tamworth, was retired to the RNLI’s reserve fleet in 2009. Tamworth’s RNLI was formed over 50 years ago and still holds fundraising events and talks across the town.
For more information, contact tamworth.rnli@btinternet.com


birminghammail--2020-07-02--Wolves vs Arsenal live stream - how to watch the match

Wolves will face 'top-six ' opposition on Saturday as they welcome Arsenal and Mikel Arteta to the West Midlands .
After claiming sixteen points in their last six matches , Nuno 's side are setting the bar in the Premier League - cruising ever since the Premier League returned .
However , their next opposition - Arsenal - will be casting envious eyes on Wolves ' league success so far , and will be looking to close the gap .
Once more , Wolves are on the TV - here 's all you need to know .
For your latest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with your email in the box at the top of the page - or click here Is Wolves vs Arsenal on TV ?
How can I follow it live ?
This match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event .
You can get the match on the Sky GO app as well as Now TV The match at Molineux kicks off at 17:30 in the UK on 04/07/2020 .
International listings for TV and streaming for the match can be found HERE What are the injury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Torreira , but could be without Mesut Ozil .
They will also be without Pablo Mari , Bernd Leno , Gabriel Martinelli and Calum Chambers .
What are the bookies saying ?

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Wolves will face 'top-six' opposition on Saturday as they welcome Arsenal and Mikel Arteta to the West Midlands.
After claiming sixteen points in their last six matches, Nuno's side are setting the bar in the Premier League - cruising ever since the Premier League returned.
However, their next opposition - Arsenal - will be casting envious eyes on Wolves' league success so far, and will be looking to close the gap.
Once more, Wolves are on the TV - here's all you need to know.
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Is Wolves vs Arsenal on TV? How can I follow it live?
This match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event. You can get the match on the Sky GO app as well as Now TV.
The match at Molineux kicks off at 17:30 in the UK on 04/07/2020.
International listings for TV and streaming for the match can be found HERE
What are the injury concerns?
Wolves have no fresh injury worries.
Arsenal will welcome back Lucas Torreira, but could be without Mesut Ozil.
They will also be without Pablo Mari, Bernd Leno, Gabriel Martinelli and Calum Chambers.
What are the bookies saying?
Wolves 6/5
Draw 12/5
Arsenal 11/5


birminghammail--2020-07-02--Bellingham's Blues decision has Man United fans dreaming of Jadon Sancho

For a while , it seemed as Jude Bellingham 's transfer to Manchester United from Birmingham City was a given .
However , despite their tangible interest , they were n't able to convince the united front of club and player to agree to a deal .
While it is reported that United 's financial package was suitable for Blues - Bellingham was swayed by the potential of Borussia Dortmund and their proven track record with young talent - including Gio Reyna and Jadon Sancho .
Sign up for our Blues newsletter with your email in the box at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And now , Bellingham seems set to become a part of their team .
According to BILD , Bellingham 's transfer to Dortmund is complete , with Blues receiving a €23m fee .
Bellingham himself is reported to have agreed a five-year contract at the club .
With Man United missing out , the move has fans dreaming of a new signing instead .
`` We ’ ll probably end up signing him in a couple years . ''
`` Where did this come from ! ''
`` Surely he wo n't even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how stacked they are in midfield . ''
`` Sancho to Man Utd can be properly started now ? ''
`` Has to mean Sancho ? ''
`` We ’ ll end up signing him for £80mill in 4 years . ''
`` Shame , was looking forward to the prospect of him signing for United !
Great talent ! ''
`` Ole , I just want to talk . ''

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For a while, it seemed as Jude Bellingham's transfer to Manchester United from Birmingham City was a given.
However, despite their tangible interest, they weren't able to convince the united front of club and player to agree to a deal.
While it is reported that United's financial package was suitable for Blues - Bellingham was swayed by the potential of Borussia Dortmund and their proven track record with young talent - including Gio Reyna and Jadon Sancho.
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And now, Bellingham seems set to become a part of their team.
According to BILD, Bellingham's transfer to Dortmund is complete, with Blues receiving a €23m fee.
Bellingham himself is reported to have agreed a five-year contract at the club.
With Man United missing out, the move has fans dreaming of a new signing instead.
Here's their reaction...
"We’ll probably end up signing him in a couple years."
"Where did this come from!"
"Nothing but pain."
"Another L."
"Surely he won't even get much game time at Dortmund seeing how stacked they are in midfield."
"Sancho to Man Utd can be properly started now?"
"Has to mean Sancho?"
"We’ll end up signing him for £80mill in 4 years."
"What the hell!"
"Shame, was looking forward to the prospect of him signing for United! Great talent!"
"Ole, I just want to talk."