birminghammail--2020-10-16--Will you miss the Birmingham German Market this Christmas? Have your say

It is something as divisive as Brussels sprouts - and , sadly , this year the Birmingham German Market is off the cards for Christmas .
Christmas is not necessarily cancelled just yet , with plans for a socially-distanced festive show at at least one city theatre .
But it is definitely going to be a very different festive season this year , with the city centre likely to be very quiet compared to Decembers gone by .
Indeed , the German Market has been axed by organisers , amid a worrying rise of coronavirus cases in the city , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But will you even miss it ?
And if you do - why ?
Likewise , if you wo n't miss any of the festivities , why not ?
What would you like to see happen to the Market in future years ?
German Market organiser Kurt Stroscher said : `` Christmas markets like this are a place for socialising and 'cosy closeness ' , which couldn ’ t be offered with social distancing and hygiene rules introduced to help protect people from Covid-19 .
`` Consideration was also given to the possibility @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distancing rules and behave in ways that they have been used to in the past .
`` Under no circumstances did we want the Christmas market to become a place that promotes the pandemic . ''
Do n't forget to leave your favourite Christmas Markets moments in the comments below .

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It is something as divisive as Brussels sprouts - and, sadly, this year the Birmingham German Market is off the cards for Christmas.
Christmas is not necessarily cancelled just yet, with plans for a socially-distanced festive show at at least one city theatre.
But it is definitely going to be a very different festive season this year, with the city centre likely to be very quiet compared to Decembers gone by.
Indeed, the German Market has been axed by organisers, amid a worrying rise of coronavirus cases in the city, and a tier two lockdown imposed.
But will you even miss it? And if you do - why? Likewise, if you won't miss any of the festivities, why not? What would you like to see happen to the Market in future years?
German Market organiser Kurt Stroscher said: "Christmas markets like this are a place for socialising and 'cosy closeness', which couldn’t be offered with social distancing and hygiene rules introduced to help protect people from Covid-19.
"Consideration was also given to the possibility visitors might not adhere to the social distancing rules and behave in ways that they have been used to in the past.
"Under no circumstances did we want the Christmas market to become a place that promotes the pandemic."
Don't forget to leave your favourite Christmas Markets moments in the comments below.


birminghammail--2020-10-16--Boots £45 No7 advent calendar goes on sale with £172 worth of products

The No7 beauty advent calendar is back and as always , heading for a sell out year .
Boots most highly anticipated calendar of Christmas is now available on general sale after an exclusive waiting list has seen thousands sign up for the yearly launch .
Beauty fans get excited for this launch each year with it 's incredibly affordable price tag for an indulgence of must have No7 products .
The calendar is filled with £172.50 worth of No7 makeup and skincare products - but is being sold for a bargain price of just £45 .
Eager shoppers were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on October 14th ahead of general launch with a whopping 251,353 people signed up to the waiting list this year with calendars selling one every four seconds - twice the amount of last year 's sales .
Also , the retail giant has tucked away 10 golden tickets in selected calendars , and those who find one will get £1000 to spend on No7 products .
The No7 Advent Calendar is limited to two per customer .
You 'll to act fast though , as it 's expected to sell out quickly .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's inside each calendar below .
Beauty advent calendars available now for Christmas 2020 The Christmas rush has started and so has the NEED for the top beauty advent calendar .
Tonnes of the top brands including Amazon , No7 , Soap & Glory and more have launched or released their dates for launch- and some look incredible .
Amongst the best of the bunch are some 2020 editions which have sold out already including the much loved Look Fantastic Calendar- which they have already replaced with their popular Treasure Chests of 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ products .
For a make up fix this December discover the new Charlotte Tilbury calendar- and there is £100 's to be saved !
Or , if skincare is your thing- head to our coverage of Dove 's 2020 calendar- or you could choose from their new Christmas gift sets they have available to order now .
Boots do n't only have one sell out calendar- the Soap & Glory advent calendar is always a hit too- with £42 worth of sweet smelling products for 2020 .
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The No7 beauty advent calendar is back and as always, heading for a sell out year.
Boots most highly anticipated calendar of Christmas is now available on general sale after an exclusive waiting list has seen thousands sign up for the yearly launch.
Beauty fans get excited for this launch each year with it's incredibly affordable price tag for an indulgence of must have No7 products.
The calendar is filled with £172.50 worth of No7 makeup and skincare products - but is being sold for a bargain price of just £45.
Eager shoppers were also given early access to the calendar on October 14th ahead of general launch with a whopping 251,353 people signed up to the waiting list this year with calendars selling one every four seconds - twice the amount of last year's sales.
Also, the retail giant has tucked away 10 golden tickets in selected calendars, and those who find one will get £1000 to spend on No7 products.
The No7 Advent Calendar is limited to two per customer. You'll to act fast though, as it's expected to sell out quickly.
Here is a sneak peek of what's inside each calendar below.
What's inside the No7 Advent Calendar?
No7 Stay Perfect Amazing Eyes Pencil 1g - Black
No7 Extreme Length Mascara 7ml - Black
No7 Skin Illuminator Nude 30ml
No7 Gel Finish Nail colour 4ml - Porcini
No7 Gel finish Nail colour 4ml – Golden Sands
No7 Instant Illusions Airbrush Away primer 10ml
No7 Protect & Perfect Intense ADVANCED Day Cream 25ml
No7 Protect & Perfect Intense ADVANCED Night Cream 25ml
No7 Protect and Perfect Intense ADVANCED Serum 5ml
No7 Protect and Perfect Intense ADVANCED Eye Cream 5ml
No7 Radiant Results Revitalising Cleansing Wipes 15 wipes
No7 LABORATORIES LINE CORRECTING Booster Serum 3ml
No7 Instant Results Revitalising Peel-Off Mask 10ml
No7 Instant Results Nourishing Hydration Mask 100ml
No7 Christmas High Shine Lip Crayon Rosy Blush 1.4g
No7 Eye Shadow Primer 10ml
No7 Blusher Voucher - Rouge
No7 Moisture Drench Lipstick 3.8g - Desert Rose
No7 Slanted Tweezers
No7 Beautiful Skin Body Milk 50ml
No7 Ladies Protect & Perfect Christmas lip cream 10ml
No7 Radiant Results Revitalising Daily Face Polish 15ml
No7 Lift & Curve Eyelash Curler
No7 Instant Results Revitalising Hydrogel Eye Mask
No7 Precision Lips Liner – Nude
Boots don't only have one sell out calendar- the Soap & Glory advent calendar is always a hit too- with £42 worth of sweet smelling products for 2020 .
You can find more information here.


birminghammail--2020-10-16--Dean Smith makes surprise comment over Jack Grealish's England snub

Dean Smith believes Jack Grealish 's omission from the most recent England games is a good thing for Aston Villa because the captain will be fresh for the return to Premier League action .
Grealish was controversially left out of the Nations League clashes against Belgium and Denmark during the international break despite impressing against Wales .
The decision to drop the midfielder to the bench puzzled many after his man-of-the-match display in the 3-0 victory over Wales last Thursday .
Several pundits and supporters criticised England boss Gareth Southgate , with Ian Wright saying the Three Lions 'needed ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defeat to Denmark at Wembley .
While Smith acknowledged his skipper would naturally be disappointed at missing out on representing his country , the head coach said the rest he got is a positive for Villa .
Speaking ahead of Sunday 's clash against Leicester City , Smith told VillaTV : “ I was really pleased that he got his first start and produced a man-of-the-match performance .
“ He ’ ll be disappointed that he didn ’ t play more minutes , but the beneficiaries are Aston Villa because he ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa players away on international duty with the likes of John McGinn playing for Scotland and Douglas Luiz travelling away to represent Brazil .
Smith added : “ There was always a worry that you could be complacent straight after [ the win over Liverpool ] , but some players have gone away and the others have stayed here and worked hard .
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Dean Smith believes Jack Grealish's omission from the most recent England games is a good thing for Aston Villa because the captain will be fresh for the return to Premier League action.
Grealish was controversially left out of the Nations League clashes against Belgium and Denmark during the international break despite impressing against Wales.
The decision to drop the midfielder to the bench puzzled many after his man-of-the-match display in the 3-0 victory over Wales last Thursday.
Several pundits and supporters criticised England boss Gareth Southgate, with Ian Wright saying the Three Lions 'needed' Grealish's creativity in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat to Denmark at Wembley.
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While Smith acknowledged his skipper would naturally be disappointed at missing out on representing his country, the head coach said the rest he got is a positive for Villa.
Speaking ahead of Sunday's clash against Leicester City, Smith told VillaTV: “I was really pleased that he got his first start and produced a man-of-the-match performance.
“He’ll be disappointed that he didn’t play more minutes, but the beneficiaries are Aston Villa because he’s fresh.”
Grealish was one of several Villa players away on international duty with the likes of John McGinn playing for Scotland and Douglas Luiz travelling away to represent Brazil.
Smith added: “There was always a worry that you could be complacent straight after [the win over Liverpool], but some players have gone away and the others have stayed here and worked hard.”


birminghammail--2020-10-16--Two new railway stations set to open in Walsall

It 's full steam ahead for plans to reopen railway stations in two Walsall areas for the first time in more than 50 years .
Walsall Council 's planning committee gave the green light to applications by the West Midlands Combined Authority ( WMCA ) for new facilities in Willenhall and Darlaston .
The decision , taken at a meeting on Thursday has been met with widespread joy with hopes that it could help revitalise both areas .
Original stations in both Darlaston and Willenhall were shut in 1965 and the lines have only been used by through trains ever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be constructed on the old A B Waste Management site in Cemetery Road and will feature a new station , two platforms , a footbridge , steps and a 300 space car park .
Willenhall 's new facility will see old industrial buildings in Bilston Street and Rose Hill demolished to make way for the station two platforms , footbridge and a 33 space car park was well as improved pedestrian crossing facilities in Bilston Street .
Walsall Council leader and committee chairman Mike Bird said : `` It is a huge investment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Government in Walsall - money allocated to actually bring back into the life the railway system that was unfortunately shelved back in the 1960s .
`` It is a great time for Walsall , this is probably one of the biggest regeneration schemes we 've seen to make people able to connect to the wider region . ''
Labour group leader Aftab Nawaz added : `` I welcome this .
It 's really important for the economy in Walsall .
`` Many people have dreamed about this happening over the years and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the people of the town . ''
Andy Street , the Mayor of the West Midlands , said said improving the transport links will boost industrial and housing developments in the area .
He said : `` We are now looking to get work underway as soon as possible , and our search for a construction contractor has already begun .
`` People have been waiting a long time to see services restored , and these better connections will be a catalyst for regeneration in this part of the Black Country .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ two new hourly services will call at the stations once they have been opened One will be a direct Walsall to Wolverhampton route while the other will be a Wolverhampton to Birmingham service , calling at the existing Tame Bridge Parkway station as well as Darlaston and Willenhall .
At the meeting , Darlaston ward councillors Angela Underhill and Walsall Mayor Paul Bott raised concerns about potential flooding issues , but backed the plans .
Councillor Underhill said : `` It is going to be hopefully a prime employment area so I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Darlaston and I 'm really thrilled about it .
`` I hope it is going to be looked after and be something for the people of Darlaston to be proud of . ''
Adam Hicken , who represents Willenhall North , said : `` This will put Willenhall and Darlaston back on the map , quite literally in the case of the railway network .
`` This is going to boost opportunities for probably over 60,000 people .
`` It will help people to find new jobs further away , be able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boost income for local businesses and make our two towns more desirable for homebuyers and renters . ''
And for former Walsall Council leader Sean Coughlan , who sat on WMCA two years ago , this has been a long time coming .
The Willenhall South councillor said : `` Our story goes back to 1998 when we convinced Centro to buy the land .
So it has been a long journey .
`` There was previous criticism about it being the wrong thing for Willenhall but it 's about the connectivity for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really pleased it has come to fruition .
I still believe it is a massive plus for the area .
`` It could potentially bring in new businesses and I think it gives us a real opportunity to reinvent Willenhall . ''

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It's full steam ahead for plans to reopen railway stations in two Walsall areas for the first time in more than 50 years.
Walsall Council's planning committee gave the green light to applications by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) for new facilities in Willenhall and Darlaston.
The decision, taken at a meeting on Thursday has been met with widespread joy with hopes that it could help revitalise both areas.
Original stations in both Darlaston and Willenhall were shut in 1965 and the lines have only been used by through trains ever since.
The new Darlaston station will be constructed on the old A B Waste Management site in Cemetery Road and will feature a new station, two platforms, a footbridge, steps and a 300 space car park.
Willenhall's new facility will see old industrial buildings in Bilston Street and Rose Hill demolished to make way for the station two platforms, footbridge and a 33 space car park was well as improved pedestrian crossing facilities in Bilston Street.
Walsall Council leader and committee chairman Mike Bird said: "It is a huge investment here by both the combined authority and the Government in Walsall - money allocated to actually bring back into the life the railway system that was unfortunately shelved back in the 1960s.
"It is a great time for Walsall, this is probably one of the biggest regeneration schemes we've seen to make people able to connect to the wider region."
Labour group leader Aftab Nawaz added: "I welcome this. It's really important for the economy in Walsall.
"Many people have dreamed about this happening over the years and have supported it. It is huge for the people of the town."
Andy Street, the Mayor of the West Midlands, said said improving the transport links will boost industrial and housing developments in the area.
He said: "We are now looking to get work underway as soon as possible, and our search for a construction contractor has already begun.
"People have been waiting a long time to see services restored, and these better connections will be a catalyst for regeneration in this part of the Black Country."
Earlier this year, bosses said two new hourly services will call at the stations once they have been opened
One will be a direct Walsall to Wolverhampton route while the other will be a Wolverhampton to Birmingham service, calling at the existing Tame Bridge Parkway station as well as Darlaston and Willenhall.
At the meeting, Darlaston ward councillors Angela Underhill and Walsall Mayor Paul Bott raised concerns about potential flooding issues, but backed the plans.
Councillor Underhill said: "It is going to be hopefully a prime employment area so I think it is going to be absolutely brilliant for Darlaston and I'm really thrilled about it.
"I hope it is going to be looked after and be something for the people of Darlaston to be proud of."
Adam Hicken, who represents Willenhall North, said: "This will put Willenhall and Darlaston back on the map, quite literally in the case of the railway network.
"This is going to boost opportunities for probably over 60,000 people.
"It will help people to find new jobs further away, be able to travel to work more quickly, boost income for local businesses and make our two towns more desirable for homebuyers and renters."
And for former Walsall Council leader Sean Coughlan, who sat on WMCA two years ago, this has been a long time coming.
The Willenhall South councillor said: "Our story goes back to 1998 when we convinced Centro to buy the land. So it has been a long journey.
"There was previous criticism about it being the wrong thing for Willenhall but it's about the connectivity for people to jobs.
"I'm really pleased it has come to fruition. I still believe it is a massive plus for the area.
"It could potentially bring in new businesses and I think it gives us a real opportunity to reinvent Willenhall."


birminghammail--2020-10-16--School closes after 'mass outbreak' of Covid-19

A school in Willenhall is now closed for two weeks following a `` mass outbreak '' of positive Covid-19 infections .
St Thomas More Catholic School , in Darlaston Lane , is now shut to all students until November 2 .
It comes after more than 40 members of staff were sent home within 48 hours after they came into contact with pupils who tested positive for the coronavirus .
Headteacher Mrs S Bowen sent home a letter to parents and carers informing them of a `` mass outbreak '' .
The letter read : `` A number of students @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Year 11 and Sixth Form have tested positive for Covid 19 .
`` We have been advised that this is now considered as a mass outbreak .
`` As numbers have grown over the last 48 hours with particular reference to the last 24 hours , I have had need to send 40 members of staff home as they have been in close proximity to the students who have tested positive across both Year groups .
In addition , I have also had need to send ten members of our support staff home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of their team home .
The letter continued : `` It is essential that Year 11 students self-isolate until October 28 , and Sixth Form students self-isolate until October 30 .
`` Whilst we have been able to operate today , the current circumstances provide grave concerns for the smooth running of school for the coming week .
`` We have given careful consideration to the impact our seriously depleted staffing levels will have on what should happen in the classroom , adequate levels of supervision as our children arrive and leave school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ required during all breaks and lunch times , not to mention ensuring that our pastoral care , first aid and catering provision can remain fit for purpose .
The headteacher added : `` I am taking the decision to close our school for all year groups as of this evening , Friday October 16 .
This means that as of Monday coming , October 19th , all students must remain at home .
`` During the next two weeks our school building will undergo a stringent process of deep cleaning allowing for both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe , clean and fit for purpose learning environment on Monday , November 2 . ''

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A school in Willenhall is now closed for two weeks following a "mass outbreak" of positive Covid-19 infections.
St Thomas More Catholic School, in Darlaston Lane, is now shut to all students until November 2.
It comes after more than 40 members of staff were sent home within 48 hours after they came into contact with pupils who tested positive for the coronavirus.
Headteacher Mrs S Bowen sent home a letter to parents and carers informing them of a "mass outbreak".
The letter read: "A number of students belonging to our school community in both Year 11 and Sixth Form have tested positive for Covid 19.
"We have been advised that this is now considered as a mass outbreak.
"As numbers have grown over the last 48 hours with particular reference to the last 24 hours, I have had need to send 40 members of staff home as they have been in close proximity to the students who have tested positive across both Year groups.
In addition, I have also had need to send ten members of our support staff home and our Catering Team have sent three of their team home.
The letter continued: "It is essential that Year 11 students self-isolate until October 28, and Sixth Form students self-isolate until October 30.
"Whilst we have been able to operate today, the current circumstances provide grave concerns for the smooth running of school for the coming week.
"We have given careful consideration to the impact our seriously depleted staffing levels will have on what should happen in the classroom, adequate levels of supervision as our children arrive and leave school in addition to the levels of supervision required during all breaks and lunch times, not to mention ensuring that our pastoral care, first aid and catering provision can remain fit for purpose.
The headteacher added: "I am taking the decision to close our school for all year groups as of this evening, Friday October 16. This means that as of Monday coming, October 19th, all students must remain at home.
"During the next two weeks our school building will undergo a stringent process of deep cleaning allowing for both students and staff to return to a safe, clean and fit for purpose learning environment on Monday, November 2."


birminghammail--2020-10-16--Aston Villa fans react as Said Benrahma completes West Ham move

Aston Villa fans have been reacting to Said Benrahma 's completed transfer to West Ham United .
Another summer transfer saga has ended with Benrahma , who was heavily linked with a move to Villa , sealing a season-long loan deal with the Hammers .
It had been reported that the Algerian international had failed a medical with David Moyes ' side but the 25 year-old eventually secured a move that will be made permanent next year for around £25 million with a further £5m due in add-ons .
Benrahma , who lit up the Championship last season with 17 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been linked with a move to Villa 's Premier League rivals Chelsea , Arsenal , Fulham and Crystal Palace .
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The Benrahma link was being touted because of Dean Smith 's connection with the former Nice man - it was the Villa head coach who brought the winger to Brentford during his time at Griffin Park .
`` After the amount of people who wanted him at villa ( including myself ) I 'm very intrigued to see if we ’ ve missed the boat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one Villa fan said .
`` A lot of people will be gutted to see Benrahma wearing the wrong claret and blue , '' said another , `` but he plays in exactly the same position as Jack Grealish and has done for years .
The idea of spending that kind of money on a player to play him out of position was never viable .
Still hurts though . ''
A third fan said : `` I must say although our business this window has been fantastic , I ca n't believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offer we have n't jumped at the chance to sign one of Benrahma , Emiliano Buendia or Todd Cantwell . ''
`` If Benrahma was such an upgrade to Trez , he would have been snapped up by a PL club already , '' another said .

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Aston Villa fans have been reacting to Said Benrahma's completed transfer to West Ham United.
Another summer transfer saga has ended with Benrahma, who was heavily linked with a move to Villa, sealing a season-long loan deal with the Hammers.
It had been reported that the Algerian international had failed a medical with David Moyes' side but the 25 year-old eventually secured a move that will be made permanent next year for around £25 million with a further £5m due in add-ons.
Benrahma, who lit up the Championship last season with 17 assists and ten goals, had also been linked with a move to Villa's Premier League rivals Chelsea, Arsenal, Fulham and Crystal Palace.
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Now he's signed for West Ham and Villa fans, some who would have liked to have seen him sign with the club, have been giving their reaction.
The Benrahma link was being touted because of Dean Smith 's connection with the former Nice man - it was the Villa head coach who brought the winger to Brentford during his time at Griffin Park.
"After the amount of people who wanted him at villa (including myself) I'm very intrigued to see if we’ve missed the boat or got away with one," one Villa fan said.
"A lot of people will be gutted to see Benrahma wearing the wrong claret and blue," said another, "but he plays in exactly the same position as Jack Grealish and has done for years. The idea of spending that kind of money on a player to play him out of position was never viable. Still hurts though."
A third fan said: "I must say although our business this window has been fantastic, I can't believe that with the wealth of talent on offer we haven't jumped at the chance to sign one of Benrahma, Emiliano Buendia or Todd Cantwell."
A fourth supporter added: "Unpopular opinion: Trezeguet > Benrahma."
"If Benrahma was such an upgrade to Trez, he would have been snapped up by a PL club already," another said.


birminghammail--2020-10-16--Drivers test positive for Covid following outbreak at bus depot

Bus drivers are among staff who have tested positive for Covid-19 following an outbreak at Arriva 's Cannock depot .
It is believed that up to 14 staff may have tested positive for the virus at the depot in Delta Way .
Arriva said staff who have tested positive for coronavirus are self-isolating and are supporting others who are being told to do the same under the NHS test and trace system .
An Arriva worker , who did n't want to be named , told BirminghamLive : `` There have been up to 14 members of staff who have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ depot .
`` Many of those who have tested positive are drivers .
There are obvious concerns that the virus has been passed onto passengers .
`` It is a very concerning time for staff .
We have lots of staff self-isolating now and we are beginning to struggle with staffing levels . ''
BirminghamLive asked Arriva how many members of staff had tested positive for coronavirus but the spokesman would n't confirm numbers .
Simon Mathieson , Area Managing Director for Arriva , said : “ The safety of our customers and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ priority .
`` We are being guided every step of the way by expert organisations such as the Health and Safety Executive and Public Health England .
`` We can confirm that some colleagues have tested positive for Covid-19 , we are fully supporting any colleagues who may be requested to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace or a public health professional .
`` We will continue to follow all the latest guidance to keep our workspaces and buses Covid-19 secure and our colleagues and customers safe . ''

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Bus drivers are among staff who have tested positive for Covid-19 following an outbreak at Arriva's Cannock depot.
It is believed that up to 14 staff may have tested positive for the virus at the depot in Delta Way.
Arriva said staff who have tested positive for coronavirus are self-isolating and are supporting others who are being told to do the same under the NHS test and trace system.
An Arriva worker, who didn't want to be named, told BirminghamLive: "There have been up to 14 members of staff who have tested positive for Covid at the Cannock depot.
"Many of those who have tested positive are drivers. There are obvious concerns that the virus has been passed onto passengers.
"It is a very concerning time for staff. We have lots of staff self-isolating now and we are beginning to struggle with staffing levels."
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BirminghamLive asked Arriva how many members of staff had tested positive for coronavirus but the spokesman wouldn't confirm numbers.
Simon Mathieson, Area Managing Director for Arriva, said: “The safety of our customers and colleagues is Arriva’s number one priority. "We are being guided every step of the way by expert organisations such as the Health and Safety Executive and Public Health England.
"We can confirm that some colleagues have tested positive for Covid-19, we are fully supporting any colleagues who may be requested to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace or a public health professional.
"We will continue to follow all the latest guidance to keep our workspaces and buses Covid-19 secure and our colleagues and customers safe."


birminghammail--2020-10-16--Aston Villa transfer target Josh King's admission hints at January switch

Aston Villa transfer target Josh King has remained at AFC Bournemouth despite reported interest in him .
Villa as well as Premier League rivals West Bromwich Albion , Everton and West Ham United were all credited with an interest in the Norwegian international .
Dean Smith 's Villa did n't conduct any business on the second deadline day , with the transfer window remaining open until 5pm on Friday for deals to be done between Premier League and English Football League ( EFL ) clubs .
King has remained with Bournemouth until January at least , when he will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signing on a free next summer .
The 28 year-old , who scored six goals and registered four assists for relegated Bournemouth last season , spoke to broadcaster TV2 during his time on international duty with Norway earlier this week .
King , a transfer target for Manchester United last January , hinted at a move either before today 's deadline or in the New Year .
Now a Dean Court departure looks on the cards in the next window given his latest comments .
`` If you had asked me two months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Bournemouth ( now ) , I would have answered 110 per cent no , '' King said .
`` It is a bit special to be a football player who has nine months left on his contract .
We 'll see if I go now or in January .
`` Had it been up to me , I would have already signed for a club and started the season , played four games and been in top form .
`` I think the club would rather I be there but , like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done my part and been loyal to the club for many years .
`` We had an agreement between us ( that he could leave ) after what happened in January .

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Aston Villa transfer target Josh King has remained at AFC Bournemouth despite reported interest in him.
Villa as well as Premier League rivals West Bromwich Albion, Everton and West Ham United were all credited with an interest in the Norwegian international.
Dean Smith 's Villa didn't conduct any business on the second deadline day, with the transfer window remaining open until 5pm on Friday for deals to be done between Premier League and English Football League (EFL) clubs.
King has remained with Bournemouth until January at least, when he will be free to talk to clubs abroad about signing on a free next summer.
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The 28 year-old, who scored six goals and registered four assists for relegated Bournemouth last season, spoke to broadcaster TV2 during his time on international duty with Norway earlier this week.
King, a transfer target for Manchester United last January, hinted at a move either before today's deadline or in the New Year.
Now a Dean Court departure looks on the cards in the next window given his latest comments.
"If you had asked me two months ago if I thought I would be in Bournemouth (now), I would have answered 110 per cent no," King said.
"It is a bit special to be a football player who has nine months left on his contract. We'll see if I go now or in January.
"Had it been up to me, I would have already signed for a club and started the season, played four games and been in top form.
"I think the club would rather I be there but, like I said, I felt I had done my part and been loyal to the club for many years.
"We had an agreement between us (that he could leave) after what happened in January.


birminghammail--2020-10-16--Watch the moment police bust an illegal Walsall rave

This is the moment police raided an illegal rave in Walsall .
Officers discovered the rave after spotting a number of parked cars on Phoenix Business Park in Stafford Street .
The shutters were then closed in their faces , leaving scores of revellers locked inside in the early hours of September 14 .
Party-goers frantically began jumping over the wall to get away .
Officers told the person with the keys to open the gates , which eventually they did , and scores of people filed out .
The force discovered music equipment as well as food and drink @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who rents the unit , was issued with a £10,000 fine just days before Walsall went into the Government ’ s new tier two local lockdown , after an increase in Covid-19 cases in the borough .
Chief Superintendent Andy Parsons , from Walsall Police , said : “ We ’ ve been warning anyone planning to organise or attend illegal raves not to do so for many months .
“ This event was particularly dangerous , not only due to the pandemic , where large gatherings are banned , to help stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was also a fire hazard and the fact the shutters and gates were locked for periods preventing people from getting in or out was reckless .
“ Fortunately officers spotted it and were able to close it down before something serious happened .
“ After extensive enquires , we ’ ve now been able to use the new legislation to issue the fine which I hope will deter others from holding similar events .
“ I ’ d warn anyone considering attempting to arrange or attend these events , which are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not to .
“ If you ’ ve been invited to one or are aware of any planned to take place please let us know .
“ Your help is invaluable , as the key to stopping these events is early intelligence from you . ''

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This is the moment police raided an illegal rave in Walsall.
Officers discovered the rave after spotting a number of parked cars on Phoenix Business Park in Stafford Street.
The shutters were then closed in their faces, leaving scores of revellers locked inside in the early hours of September 14.
Party-goers frantically began jumping over the wall to get away.
Officers told the person with the keys to open the gates, which eventually they did, and scores of people filed out.
The force discovered music equipment as well as food and drink inside the unit.
The man, who rents the unit, was issued with a £10,000 fine just days before Walsall went into the Government’s new tier two local lockdown, after an increase in Covid-19 cases in the borough.
Chief Superintendent Andy Parsons, from Walsall Police, said: “We’ve been warning anyone planning to organise or attend illegal raves not to do so for many months.
“This event was particularly dangerous, not only due to the pandemic, where large gatherings are banned, to help stop the spread of the virus, but it was also a fire hazard and the fact the shutters and gates were locked for periods preventing people from getting in or out was reckless.
“Fortunately officers spotted it and were able to close it down before something serious happened.
“After extensive enquires, we’ve now been able to use the new legislation to issue the fine which I hope will deter others from holding similar events.
“I’d warn anyone considering attempting to arrange or attend these events, which are not only dangerous, but also illegal, not to.
“If you’ve been invited to one or are aware of any planned to take place please let us know.
“Your help is invaluable, as the key to stopping these events is early intelligence from you."


birminghammail--2020-10-16--Walsall students told to switch off coronavirus trace app during school hours

School children in Walsall have been advised to switch off the NHS track and trace app during school hours .
Walsall Public Health has issued the guidance to schools across the borough to avoid 'false readings ' .
It comes after a concerned parent spoke out of her fears for pupils ' safety after her daughter was told to turn off her app following an alert of a positive case of Covid-19 within her vicinity .
Following the incident , the fearful mum has slammed the school for ‘ putting children at risk ’ .
In distress , the worried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ My daughter at Barr Beacon School has informed me that during her biology lesson two individuals have been told to self-isolate by the NHS Covid 19 app .
“ The teacher then asked for them to be escorted out of the lesson , five minutes later the individuals came back to the class and said that the headteacher , said to ignore the notification .
“ Then my child got an email from the school saying to switch the app off while at school “ As a parent , this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ child to school and with rising infection rates in Walsall individuals who have been asked to self-isolate should do so to prevent other pupils being infected .
“ It ’ s absolutely disgraceful that schools who are meant to be safeguarding children are putting them at risk ” The Walsall borough was placed in the ‘ high-risk ’ coronavirus tier following a sharp rise in infections in the area .
The new restrictions , which came into effect on October 14 , mean residents are banned from mixing with other households in an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spokesman for the school in Aldridge confirmed that this measure is currently in place .
A spokesman for Barr Beacon School said : “ Walsall Public Health advised all headteachers at a weekly virtual meeting that the contact tracing app should be turned off whilst in school as it could give false readings .
“ We follow advice from Public Health at all times .
No one was told to ignore a positive Covid-19 alert in their track and trace app .
They were instructed to turn the app off whilst at school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A representative of Walsall Council has confirmed schools have been advised to tell pupils to switch off or pause the app .
Stephen Gunther , Director of Public Health , said : `` Walsall head teachers have been briefed on the NHS COVID-19 app as part of our weekly head teacher meetings held jointly with Children Services .
`` I want to be clear that it is important that the NHS COVID-19 app is used as much as possible by Walsall residents , however there are some exceptions .
`` For the app @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pupils and staff members must have their phone switched on , their Bluetooth enabled and for it to be with them at all times .
`` If these are not possible then we have asked schools to ensure that the phone is switched off or they select the ‘ pause ’ function on the app .
`` Otherwise if a person ’ s phone is left in a locker or bag away from them they might get an alert because an infected person was near them when their phone wasn ’ t with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ app does not replace the requirement of individuals to social distance or to report positive cases .
Neither does the app change the processes of escalation if there any positive cases linked to education settings .
`` We continue to work with our schools to ensure that they have measures in place to minimise the risk of transmission to their pupils and staff .
`` Walsall schools have already completed a comprehensive risk assessment to identify the measures needed to reduce the risks from COVID-19 so far as is reasonably practicable and make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reviewed and updated . ''

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School children in Walsall have been advised to switch off the NHS track and trace app during school hours.
Walsall Public Health has issued the guidance to schools across the borough to avoid 'false readings'.
It comes after a concerned parent spoke out of her fears for pupils' safety after her daughter was told to turn off her app following an alert of a positive case of Covid-19 within her vicinity.
Following the incident, the fearful mum has slammed the school for ‘putting children at risk’.
In distress, the worried parent contacted Black Country Live. She said: “My daughter at Barr Beacon School has informed me that during her biology lesson two individuals have been told to self-isolate by the NHS Covid 19 app.
“The teacher then asked for them to be escorted out of the lesson, five minutes later the individuals came back to the class and said that the headteacher, said to ignore the notification.
“Then my child got an email from the school saying to switch the app off while at school
“As a parent, this makes me very hesitant to send my child to school and with rising infection rates in Walsall individuals who have been asked to self-isolate should do so to prevent other pupils being infected.
“It’s absolutely disgraceful that schools who are meant to be safeguarding children are putting them at risk”
The Walsall borough was placed in the ‘high-risk’ coronavirus tier following a sharp rise in infections in the area. The new restrictions, which came into effect on October 14, mean residents are banned from mixing with other households in an indoor setting.
When approached, a spokesman for the school in Aldridge confirmed that this measure is currently in place.
A spokesman for Barr Beacon School said: “Walsall Public Health advised all headteachers at a weekly virtual meeting that the contact tracing app should be turned off whilst in school as it could give false readings.
“We follow advice from Public Health at all times. No one was told to ignore a positive Covid-19 alert in their track and trace app. They were instructed to turn the app off whilst at school as advised by Walsall Public Health.”
A representative of Walsall Council has confirmed schools have been advised to tell pupils to switch off or pause the app.
Stephen Gunther, Director of Public Health, said: "Walsall head teachers have been briefed on the NHS COVID-19 app as part of our weekly head teacher meetings held jointly with Children Services.
"I want to be clear that it is important that the NHS COVID-19 app is used as much as possible by Walsall residents, however there are some exceptions.
"For the app to work effectively in an education setting pupils and staff members must have their phone switched on, their Bluetooth enabled and for it to be with them at all times.
"If these are not possible then we have asked schools to ensure that the phone is switched off or they select the ‘pause’ function on the app.
"Otherwise if a person’s phone is left in a locker or bag away from them they might get an alert because an infected person was near them when their phone wasn’t with them.
"The use of the app does not replace the requirement of individuals to social distance or to report positive cases. Neither does the app change the processes of escalation if there any positive cases linked to education settings.
"We continue to work with our schools to ensure that they have measures in place to minimise the risk of transmission to their pupils and staff.
"Walsall schools have already completed a comprehensive risk assessment to identify the measures needed to reduce the risks from COVID-19 so far as is reasonably practicable and make the school COVID-secure. These are routinely reviewed and updated."


birminghammail--2020-10-16--EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning numbers for Friday, October 16

You could be a real winner tonight as the EuroMillions numbers are set to be drawn .
Every week , millionaires are made on the National Lottery and you could be the next person to win such a life-changing amount of money .
And today 's jackpot is a staggering £48m .
What a massive amount of cash .
Imagine what you could do with it .
Perhaps buy yourself a few cars or a few homes and pay off your mortgage .
In case you missed the numbers last time , they were 05 14 38 41 46 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tonight 's winning numbers are 15 , 33 , 38 , 40 , 50 and the lucky stars are 3 and 6 .
All you have to do is visit the National Lottery website and buy a ticket .
It costs £2.50 to play and when you buy one , you are automatically entered into the Millionaire Maker draw which rewards someone a guaranteed £1million .
But be quick - you have until 7.30pm to buy your ticket and the draw will take place at 8.45pm .
We 're covering this event live @ @ @ @ @ @ @ winning numbers when they are drawn .

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You could be a real winner tonight as the EuroMillions numbers are set to be drawn.
Every week, millionaires are made on the National Lottery and you could be the next person to win such a life-changing amount of money.
And today's jackpot is a staggering £48m. What a massive amount of cash. Imagine what you could do with it. Perhaps buy yourself a few cars or a few homes and pay off your mortgage.
In case you missed the numbers last time, they were 05 14 38 41 46 and the lucky stars are 01 10 .
Tonight's winning numbers are 15, 33, 38, 40, 50 and the lucky stars are 3 and 6.
All you have to do is visit the National Lottery website and buy a ticket. It costs £2.50 to play and when you buy one, you are automatically entered into the Millionaire Maker draw which rewards someone a guaranteed £1million.
But be quick - you have until 7.30pm to buy your ticket and the draw will take place at 8.45pm.
We're covering this event live so we will let you know the winning numbers when they are drawn.


birminghammail--2020-10-16--Shop to reopen after being closed for four months during pandemic

A popular shop in Sutton Coldfield is set to reopen after being closed for a total of four months since the coronavirus pandemic began .
Poundland in Sutton ’ s Parade will reopen on Monday , October 19 after a stop start period since the virus swept the country earlier in the year The shop closed at the start of lockdown in March , but reopened in May when the firm brought some shops back after closing 100 across the country , despite having others open throughout lockdown .
The bargain basement store then closed again in August with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A notice in the shop ’ s window said : “ Sorry , we ’ re hibernating .
Zzzz .
This store is hibernating because we know life ’ s not yet back to normal .
Sorry for the inconvenience but we ’ re open close by at Princess Alice and we ’ ll be happy to help.
” Stores have been gradually reopening under what Poundland has called ‘ Operation Sleeping Beauty ’ .
Sutton has been ‘ sleeping ’ twice but is now set to reopen again on Monday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ While our nearby stores at Mere Green and Sutton Coldfield ’ s Princess Alice Retail Park remained open , we ’ re pleased to be reopening our store at The Parade in Sutton Coldfield on Monday , October 19 .
“ Like all our other stores , The Parade will have health and safety measures in place , such as social distancing , screens at checkouts and robust hygiene regimes .
“ All our colleagues are looking forward to welcoming our customers and the community back to the store.
” Sutton Trinity town @ @ @ @ @ @ @ welcomed the return of a high street favourite .
He said : “ This is good news .
I know a number of people who shop in Poundland and have missed it and they will welcome the reopening of the store in the town .
“ From the town ’ s point of view , it ’ s encouraging to see units reopening .
“ It will be good for footfall and will bring more people and business to other shops as well , helping the local economy .
“ It also gives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ providing valuable employment building up to Christmas.
” The town has seen Carphone Warehouse , Hotter shoe shop , Laura Ashley and Accessorize close since the pandemic began .

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A popular shop in Sutton Coldfield is set to reopen after being closed for a total of four months since the coronavirus pandemic began.
Poundland in Sutton’s Parade will reopen on Monday, October 19 after a stop start period since the virus swept the country earlier in the year
The shop closed at the start of lockdown in March, but reopened in May when the firm brought some shops back after closing 100 across the country, despite having others open throughout lockdown.
The bargain basement store then closed again in August with the chain saying it was ‘hibernating’.
A notice in the shop’s window said: “Sorry, we’re hibernating. Zzzz. This store is hibernating because we know life’s not yet back to normal. Sorry for the inconvenience but we’re open close by at Princess Alice and we’ll be happy to help.”
Stores have been gradually reopening under what Poundland has called ‘Operation Sleeping Beauty’.
Sutton has been ‘sleeping’ twice but is now set to reopen again on Monday.
A spokesman for Poundland said: “While our nearby stores at Mere Green and Sutton Coldfield’s Princess Alice Retail Park remained open, we’re pleased to be reopening our store at The Parade in Sutton Coldfield on Monday, October 19.
“Like all our other stores, The Parade will have health and safety measures in place, such as social distancing, screens at checkouts and robust hygiene regimes.
“All our colleagues are looking forward to welcoming our customers and the community back to the store.”
Sutton Trinity town and city councillor, David Pears, welcomed the return of a high street favourite.
He said: “This is good news. I know a number of people who shop in Poundland and have missed it and they will welcome the reopening of the store in the town.
“From the town’s point of view, it’s encouraging to see units reopening.
“It will be good for footfall and will bring more people and business to other shops as well, helping the local economy.
“It also gives people the chance to return to work providing valuable employment building up to Christmas.”
The town has seen Carphone Warehouse, Hotter shoe shop, Laura Ashley and Accessorize close since the pandemic began.


birminghammail--2020-10-16--Confirmed: Blues secure loan deal for Chelsea's Clarke-Salter

The 23-year-old has joined on loan for the remainder of the season , a move that represents a return to the club with whom he spent last term .
In doing so Clarke-Salter becomes the 11th player to join Blues in what has been an effective transfer window that has seen Aitor Karanka ’ s squad completely transformed .
Clarke-Salter ’ s future has been the subject of speculation for most of the summer , with links to various Championship clubs , including tomorrow ’ s opponents Sheffield Wednesday , Club Brugge and Brest .
However , he has opted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had very promising spells last term , having initially had to wait for his chance under Pep Clotet .
When that did come he quickly showed his excellent pedigree and but his burgeoning form was interrupted first by a dislocated shoulder and then by lockdown .
Sign up to our Birmingham City newsletter here At his best Clarke-Salter won admirers at Blues for his pace , which allowed them to play a high line , his anticipation and his distribution .
Primarily a left-sided centre half the 23-year-old comes in to challenge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defence that has only conceded two goals in four Championship games .
Clarke-Salter has captained England Under 21s , is under contract at Chelsea until 2022 and made 23 appearances for Blues last season – scoring once .

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Birmingham City have secured a deadline day swoop for Chelsea defender Jake Clarke-Salter.
The 23-year-old has joined on loan for the remainder of the season, a move that represents a return to the club with whom he spent last term.
In doing so Clarke-Salter becomes the 11th player to join Blues in what has been an effective transfer window that has seen Aitor Karanka’s squad completely transformed.
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Clarke-Salter’s future has been the subject of speculation for most of the summer, with links to various Championship clubs, including tomorrow’s opponents Sheffield Wednesday, Club Brugge and Brest.
However, he has opted for a return to the club where he had very promising spells last term, having initially had to wait for his chance under Pep Clotet.
When that did come he quickly showed his excellent pedigree and but his burgeoning form was interrupted first by a dislocated shoulder and then by lockdown.
At his best Clarke-Salter won admirers at Blues for his pace, which allowed them to play a high line, his anticipation and his distribution.
Primarily a left-sided centre half the 23-year-old comes in to challenge George Friend and add depth to a defence that has only conceded two goals in four Championship games.
Clarke-Salter has captained England Under 21s, is under contract at Chelsea until 2022 and made 23 appearances for Blues last season – scoring once.


birminghammail--2020-10-16--Devoted friend launches Gofundme for crash victim Izzie Floyd

A fundraising appeal has been launched in memory of a teenager killed in a crash which claimed two other young lives .
Izzie Floyd , who was just 16 , was named in the appeal as the third victim of the tragedy after a car smashed into a tree .
Driver Joshua Parkes , 21 and another 16-year-old passenger , Lucy Tibbetts , also died at the scene in Bromley Lane , Kingswinford , on Tuesday night , October 13 .
Two other teenagers were rushed to hospital .
Nearly £1,000 was raised in less than 24 hours on Gofundme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safety charity .
Izzie 's friend Holly Darby wrote : `` As I 'm sure you 're all aware , I recently lost my best friend Izzie tragically in a car accident on October 13 .
`` I 'm setting up this fundraiser in the hope to raise money for the road safety charity , as wished for by her family .
`` All donations small or large are greatly received , and will all contribute to Izzie 's remembrance .
`` Thank you so much .
Rest easy my darling girl .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ has also been launched for Lucy ' s funeral arrangements and to buy a memorial bench .
Specialist officers continue to support the families of all five victims .
The police investigation into the crash continues .
Anyone with information should contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk , quoting log 4469 of October 13 .

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A fundraising appeal has been launched in memory of a teenager killed in a crash which claimed two other young lives.
Izzie Floyd, who was just 16, was named in the appeal as the third victim of the tragedy after a car smashed into a tree.
Driver Joshua Parkes, 21 and another 16-year-old passenger, Lucy Tibbetts, also died at the scene in Bromley Lane, Kingswinford, on Tuesday night, October 13.
Two other teenagers were rushed to hospital.
Nearly £1,000 was raised in less than 24 hours on Gofundme. It will donated to a road safety charity.
Izzie's friend Holly Darby wrote: "As I'm sure you're all aware, I recently lost my best friend Izzie tragically in a car accident on October 13.
"I'm setting up this fundraiser in the hope to raise money for the road safety charity, as wished for by her family.
"All donations small or large are greatly received, and will all contribute to Izzie's remembrance.
"Thank you so much. Rest easy my darling girl. Love Hol x."
A fundraiser has also been launched for Lucy' s funeral arrangements and to buy a memorial bench.
Specialist officers continue to support the families of all five victims.
The police investigation into the crash continues.
Anyone with information should contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk, quoting log 4469 of October 13.


birminghammail--2020-10-16--Police step up patrols after shots were fired at city homes

Police are stepping up patrols to reassure frightened residents after shots were fired at two properties in Bordesley Green .
The homes in Yardley Green Road and Churchill Road came under fire within 30 minutes of each other , just before midnight , last Wednesday October 14 .
No-one was hurt in the shocking incident although damage was caused to both properties .
West Midlands Police believes both addresses were targeted and have made reassurances there is no no threat to the wider community .
However , officers have stepped up patrols in the area as a precaution .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and several searches .
This will continue into the weekend to reassure residents .
Inspector Amir Abid , from Birmingham East Police , said : “ We understand that these were alarming incidents which create fear among residents and I would urge anyone to has any information about who was responsible to contact us .
`` In the meantime , if anyone would like to speak to us about their concerns in Bordesley Green please get in touch with my team.
” Information can be given via Live Chat on the force website @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by calling 101 anytime .
Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting crime reference number 20BE/250724V/20 .
The local neighbourhood team can be contacted via email on bordesleygreen @ west-midlands.pnn.police.uk

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Police are stepping up patrols to reassure frightened residents after shots were fired at two properties in Bordesley Green.
The homes in Yardley Green Road and Churchill Road came under fire within 30 minutes of each other, just before midnight, last Wednesday October 14.
No-one was hurt in the shocking incident although damage was caused to both properties.
West Midlands Police believes both addresses were targeted and have made reassurances there is no no threat to the wider community.
However, officers have stepped up patrols in the area as a precaution.
This has included checking vehicles in the area and several searches. This will continue into the weekend to reassure residents.
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Inspector Amir Abid, from Birmingham East Police, said: “We understand that these were alarming incidents which create fear among residents and I would urge anyone to has any information about who was responsible to contact us.
"In the meantime, if anyone would like to speak to us about their concerns in Bordesley Green please get in touch with my team.”
Information can be given via Live Chat on the force website at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or by calling 101 anytime.
Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting crime reference number 20BE/250724V/20.
The local neighbourhood team can be contacted via email on bordesleygreen@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk


birminghammail--2020-10-16--HS2 protester spared jail for trespassing in woodland

A HS2 protester has been spared jail after continually trespassing on a construction site .
Elliott Cuciurean , 22 , was given a suspended six-month custodial sentence after being found to have deliberately breached a court injunction on 12 occasions at Crackley Woods , near Kenilworth in April this year .
Mr Justice Marcus Smith had been urged to impose a fine because the activist `` did not know enough '' about the injunction .
But the High Court judge , sitting at Birmingham 's Civic Justice Centre , told him : `` It seems to me that if I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whatever his feelings about the HS2 scheme - will subordinate his desire to protest to obedience of orders of the court , then a suspended sentence is , in this case , appropriate . ''
Tthe judge warned him that any further breaches over the next 12 months would see the suspended sentence activated , alongside possible extra punishment for the new breach .
The judge ruled earlier this week that Mr Cuciurean had persistently breached an injunction in April , including during an incident on April 4 in which he was restrained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when it became clear police would not attend .
During the sentencing hearing , Cuciurean 's barrister Adam Wagner argued that the protester only made his way into the injunction area `` by a few feet '' .
Mr Wagner submitted : `` My primary submission is that the appropriate order in sanction would be no order .
`` The reason I say no order is the appropriate sanction is because the defendant did not know enough about the court order to know that he was breaching an order of the courts .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ provided with and had no access to the map appended to the order . ''
Mr Wagner added : `` In circumstances where the right to protest is engaged by a conscientious , peaceful protester , and in circumstances where the breaches are relatively minor ... it would not be , in my submission , appropriate to impose a custodial sentence - suspended or not - and a fine would be appropriate . ''

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A HS2 protester has been spared jail after continually trespassing on a construction site.
Elliott Cuciurean, 22, was given a suspended six-month custodial sentence after being found to have deliberately breached a court injunction on 12 occasions at Crackley Woods, near Kenilworth in April this year.
Mr Justice Marcus Smith had been urged to impose a fine because the activist "did not know enough" about the injunction.
But the High Court judge, sitting at Birmingham's Civic Justice Centre, told him: "It seems to me that if I can be assured that Mr Cuciurean - whatever his feelings about the HS2 scheme - will subordinate his desire to protest to obedience of orders of the court, then a suspended sentence is, in this case, appropriate."
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Tthe judge warned him that any further breaches over the next 12 months would see the suspended sentence activated, alongside possible extra punishment for the new breach.
The judge ruled earlier this week that Mr Cuciurean had persistently breached an injunction in April, including during an incident on April 4 in which he was restrained, arrested and then "de-arrested" when it became clear police would not attend.
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During the sentencing hearing, Cuciurean's barrister Adam Wagner argued that the protester only made his way into the injunction area "by a few feet".
Mr Wagner submitted: "My primary submission is that the appropriate order in sanction would be no order.
"The reason I say no order is the appropriate sanction is because the defendant did not know enough about the court order to know that he was breaching an order of the courts.
"We say the defendant was not provided with and had no access to the map appended to the order."
Mr Wagner added: "In circumstances where the right to protest is engaged by a conscientious, peaceful protester, and in circumstances where the breaches are relatively minor... it would not be, in my submission, appropriate to impose a custodial sentence - suspended or not - and a fine would be appropriate."


birminghammail--2020-10-16--Albion sanction Zohore loan transfer before deadline

West Brom striker Kenneth Zohore has completed a loan deal until to Millwall until January 16 , in a deal that beat Friday ’ s 5pm domestic deadline .
Danish forward Zohore , who found the net just five times last season - two of those coming from the penalty spot - only arrived at The Hawthorns last summer for a fee that could cost Albion , and earn Cardiff City , as much as £8m .
He slipped behind fellow new signing Charlie Austin and the revitalised Hal Robson-Kanu last term .
His cause under Slaven Bilic hasn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Callum Robinson as a centre forward option and the arrival of Karlan Grant .
So Zohore , who had also interested Sheffield Wednesday and Derby County this window and who was eager to leave so that he may source regular game-time elsewhere , made for the Albion exit - and he found ideal suitors in Millwall .
The Lions , managed by Gary Rowett , have brought him in on a loan deal after he completed a medical and agreed personal terms at the New Den on Friday afternoon .
Zohore signed a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so he ’ ll still have two years remaining on that contract when he returns , all being well , at the end of this season .

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West Brom striker Kenneth Zohore has completed a loan deal until to Millwall until January 16, in a deal that beat Friday’s 5pm domestic deadline.
Danish forward Zohore, who found the net just five times last season - two of those coming from the penalty spot - only arrived at The Hawthorns last summer for a fee that could cost Albion, and earn Cardiff City, as much as £8m.
He slipped behind fellow new signing Charlie Austin and the revitalised Hal Robson-Kanu last term. His cause under Slaven Bilic hasn’t been helped by the emergence of Callum Robinson as a centre forward option and the arrival of Karlan Grant.
So Zohore, who had also interested Sheffield Wednesday and Derby County this window and who was eager to leave so that he may source regular game-time elsewhere, made for the Albion exit - and he found ideal suitors in Millwall.
The Lions, managed by Gary Rowett, have brought him in on a loan deal after he completed a medical and agreed personal terms at the New Den on Friday afternoon.
Zohore signed a four year deal with Albion last summer, so he’ll still have two years remaining on that contract when he returns, all being well, at the end of this season.


birminghammail--2020-10-16--Birmingham coronavirus cases and lockdown restrictions - latest updates

A new three-tier lockdown system to control coronavirus has been introduced in England .
But what exactly does it mean ?
Boris Johnson announced the initiative in a new effort to tackle the second wave of Covid-19 .
It came into effect on October 14 .
So what can you do - and not do - under the latest restrictions ?
And what are the latest coronavirus figures ?
To keep everyone up-to-date with what 's going on , we have pulled together all the local figures , local rules and national restrictions that apply to Birmingham and surrounding areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ updates every day .
Here is Friday 's update of the rolling seven-day rate of new cases of Covid-19 for local authority areas in the Midlands .
The figures , for the seven days to October 12 , are based on Pillar 1 data ( tests in hospitals and public health labs ) combined with Pillar 2 data ( from tests carried out in the community and via home testing ) .
The rate is the number of new cases per 100,000 people .
Data for the most recent four days ( October @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is incomplete and does not reflect the true number of cases .
Nottingham continues to have the highest rate in England , with 2,945 new cases recorded in the seven days to October 12 - the equivalent of 884.7 cases per 100,000 people .
This is an increase from 733.3 cases per 100,000 in the seven days to October 5 .
Below , we have listed local authority areas in the West Midlands , along with some surrounding areas where people might work or travel .
The list has been calculated by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Public Health England data published on October 16 on the Government 's coronavirus dashboard .
Here is the list in full .
From left to right , it reads : name of local authority ; rate of new cases in the seven days to October 12 ; number ( in brackets ) of new cases recorded in the seven days to October 12 ; rate of new cases in the seven days to October 5 ; number ( in brackets ) of new cases recorded in the seven days to October 5 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ area by typing it into the box below : Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled a new three-tier local lockdown system to control coronavirus .
The three tiers are : medium , high and very high .
Birmingham and many other parts of the West Midlands are in the 'high ' middle tier .
At present , only Liverpool city region is in the 'very high ' tier .
See the Tier 2 rules for Birmingham , Solihull , Sandwell , Walsall and Wolverhampton here See the Tier 1 rules for other areas including @ @

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A new three-tier lockdown system to control coronavirus has been introduced in England. But what exactly does it mean?
Boris Johnson announced the initiative in a new effort to tackle the second wave of Covid-19.
It came into effect on October 14.
So what can you do - and not do - under the latest restrictions? And what are the latest coronavirus figures?
To keep everyone up-to-date with what's going on, we have pulled together all the local figures, local rules and national restrictions that apply to Birmingham and surrounding areas - and will bring you the latest updates every day.
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Coronavirus cases in Birmingham - latest updates on October 16
Here is Friday's update of the rolling seven-day rate of new cases of Covid-19 for local authority areas in the Midlands.
The figures, for the seven days to October 12, are based on Pillar 1 data (tests in hospitals and public health labs) combined with Pillar 2 data (from tests carried out in the community and via home testing).
The rate is the number of new cases per 100,000 people.
Data for the most recent four days (October 13-16) has been excluded as it is incomplete and does not reflect the true number of cases.
Nottingham continues to have the highest rate in England, with 2,945 new cases recorded in the seven days to October 12 - the equivalent of 884.7 cases per 100,000 people.
This is an increase from 733.3 cases per 100,000 in the seven days to October 5.
Below, we have listed local authority areas in the West Midlands, along with some surrounding areas where people might work or travel.
The list has been calculated by the PA news agency and is based on Public Health England data published on October 16 on the Government's coronavirus dashboard.
Here is the list in full. From left to right, it reads: name of local authority; rate of new cases in the seven days to October 12; number (in brackets) of new cases recorded in the seven days to October 12; rate of new cases in the seven days to October 5; number (in brackets) of new cases recorded in the seven days to October 5.
Birmingham 192.2 (2194), 168.4 (1923)
Coventry 170.6 (634), 112.2 (417)
Solihull 168.2 (364), 133.6 (289)
Walsall 167.8 (479), 134.9 (385)
Stafford 158.8 (218), 124.6 (171)
Sandwell 157.7 (518), 120.9 (397)
South Staffordshire 146.8 (165), 94.3 (106)
Wolverhampton 145.4 (383), 82.8 (218)
Bromsgrove 141.2 (141), 121.1 (121)
Stoke-on-Trent 122.1 (313), 70.6 (181)
Warwick 121.0 (174), 67.5 (97)
East Staffordshire 116.9 (140), 64.3 (77)
Tamworth 116.0 (89), 71.7 (55)
Hinckley and Bosworth 112.3 (127), 89.3 (101)
Staffordshire Moorlands 110.7 (109), 77.2 (76)
Dudley 108.5 (349), 81.5 (262)
Rugby 108.3 (118), 90.0 (98)
Cannock Chase 108.2 (109), 79.4 (80)
Redditch 107.9 (92), 51.6 (44)
Telford and Wrekin 93.4 (168), 58.4 (105)
Nuneaton and Bedworth 88.5 (115), 70.1 (91)
Lichfield 87.8 (92), 84.0 (88)
North Warwickshire 85.8 (56), 67.4 (44)
Stratford-on-Avon 85.3 (111), 93.8 (122)
Worcester 80.0 (81), 75.1 (76)
Malvern Hills 71.2 (56), 71.2 (56)
Check the coronavirus cases for your postcode area by typing it into the box below:
Government rules as of October 16, 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled a new three-tier local lockdown system to control coronavirus. The three tiers are: medium, high and very high.
Birmingham and many other parts of the West Midlands are in the 'high' middle tier. At present, only Liverpool city region is in the 'very high' tier.
See the Tier 2 rules for Birmingham, Solihull, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton here
See the Tier 1 rules for other areas including Dudley here


birminghammail--2020-10-16--Aston Villa transfer target Milot Rashica 'agrees' Leverkusen move for January

Aston Villa will not be able to go back in for Milot Rashica in January , it is being reported , with the 24 year-old set to complete a switch to Bayer Leverkusen in the New Year .
Rashica was heavily linked with a move to Villa before last Monday 's deadline for Premier League clubs to complete transfers with international sides .
He looked set to move to Leverkusen but a transfer broke down , with Villa reported to be keen the day before the cut-off point for transfers between Bundesliga sides .
Rashica was a player Villa were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dean Smith 's side decided to walk away from negotiations with the Kosovo international despite agreeing to meet the £20.5 million release clause in his contract with Werder Bremen .
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This summer , Villa have signed Bertrand Traore , Ollie Watkins and Ross Barkley from Olympique Lyon , Brentford and Chelsea respectively .
German media outlet BILD is reporting that Rashica has signed a five-year deal with Leverkusen and the deal will become official in January .
Last week , Bremen 's chief executive Klaus Filbry said that Rashica 's departure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .
Due to the situation , we have a shortfall in our income of around €30m over both seasons , '' Filbry was reported to have said by Bild .
`` In this respect , a transfer for Milot would have been important for us to get back in the right direction financially . ''
Rashica has scored 24 goals in 74 matches in all competitions for Bremen .

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Aston Villa will not be able to go back in for Milot Rashica in January, it is being reported, with the 24 year-old set to complete a switch to Bayer Leverkusen in the New Year.
Rashica was heavily linked with a move to Villa before last Monday's deadline for Premier League clubs to complete transfers with international sides.
He looked set to move to Leverkusen but a transfer broke down, with Villa reported to be keen the day before the cut-off point for transfers between Bundesliga sides.
Rashica was a player Villa were interested in, but BirminghamLive reported that Dean Smith's side decided to walk away from negotiations with the Kosovo international despite agreeing to meet the £20.5 million release clause in his contract with Werder Bremen.
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Villa decided not to sign Rashica because of his wage demands and now he is set to remain at Bremen until January at least.
This summer, Villa have signed Bertrand Traore, Ollie Watkins and Ross Barkley from Olympique Lyon, Brentford and Chelsea respectively.
German media outlet BILD is reporting that Rashica has signed a five-year deal with Leverkusen and the deal will become official in January.
Last week, Bremen's chief executive Klaus Filbry said that Rashica's departure would aid the club during the coronavirus pandemic.
Due to the situation, we have a shortfall in our income of around €30m over both seasons," Filbry was reported to have said by Bild.
"In this respect, a transfer for Milot would have been important for us to get back in the right direction financially."
Rashica has scored 24 goals in 74 matches in all competitions for Bremen.


birminghammail--2020-10-16--Celebrating 150 years of the Birmingham Mail.

The newspaper has been faithfully delivering news to your doorstep since first hitting the streets way back in 1870 .
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It has become an enduring @ @ @ @ @ reflecting the lives of its people , championing their causes and standing with them come @ @ @ @ @ and admired by its readers , envied by its rivals .

Celebrating 150 years of the Birmingham Mail.
The newspaper has been faithfully delivering news to your doorstep since first hitting the streets way back in 1870. The Mail has been serving the city in various guises and formats ever since. It has become an enduring, award-winning heavyweight regional, reflecting the lives of its people, championing their causes and standing with them come rain or shine – trusted and admired by its readers, envied by its rivals.
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birminghammail--2020-10-16--Dudley residents urged to stop mixing to avoid tier two lockdown

People in Dudley have been asked to voluntarily stop mixing with other households .
It comes after a worrying rise in the number of positive coronavirus infections - the rate doubles every two weeks .
The leader of Dudley Council and the director of public health have said there is evidence that the virus is commonly being transmitted in households .
This means residents should avoid meeting others outside their household or bubble in homes and gardens .
People can still go to shops , restaurants , pubs or other venues in a maximum group of six from more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more Covid-19 secure measures in place .
Councillor Patrick Harley , leader of Dudley Council , said : `` We are once again having to come to the people of Dudley and ask them to play their part in helping to protect our communities as rates continue to rise in our borough in line with what we are seeing across the country .
`` Today , with a heavy heart , we are asking all our residents to stop meeting in homes and gardens wherever possible as evidence shows this method of social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We recognise that this is another huge sacrifice for many people in our borough , who have already done so much to help us protect our communities , but we must do all we can to protect ourselves and our loved ones .
“ We must not be complacent and need to stay alert as the stark reality is that we could be less than a week away from joining neighbouring areas with further restrictions.
” Dudley is currently classified in the lowest tier - level one or medium risk .
Current @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of six , applying indoors and outdoors , and pubs , bars and restaurants must close at 10pm .
Although Dudley continues to have the lowest rates of coronavirus in the Black Country , figures continue to rise , doubling every two weeks , and there is concern that increased formal restrictions could be placed on the borough within the next week .
Bal Kaur , acting director of public health , said : `` Coronavirus cases are continuing to rise across the country , as is the case here in Dudley borough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to slow the spread .
`` There is strong evidence that people visiting other households is a common source of transmission and that is why we are asking people to avoid visiting one another ’ s homes unless it is absolutely essential .
`` People should now avoid visiting other households , wash hands regularly , keep a safe distance from others , limit contact with others wherever possible and wear a face covering .
Anyone who has symptoms must self-isolate and get tested . ''

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People in Dudley have been asked to voluntarily stop mixing with other households.
It comes after a worrying rise in the number of positive coronavirus infections - the rate doubles every two weeks.
The leader of Dudley Council and the director of public health have said there is evidence that the virus is commonly being transmitted in households.
This means residents should avoid meeting others outside their household or bubble in homes and gardens.
People can still go to shops, restaurants, pubs or other venues in a maximum group of six from more than one household, as these places have more Covid-19 secure measures in place.
Councillor Patrick Harley, leader of Dudley Council, said: "We are once again having to come to the people of Dudley and ask them to play their part in helping to protect our communities as rates continue to rise in our borough in line with what we are seeing across the country.
"Today, with a heavy heart, we are asking all our residents to stop meeting in homes and gardens wherever possible as evidence shows this method of social contact could have increased transmission risks.
"We recognise that this is another huge sacrifice for many people in our borough, who have already done so much to help us protect our communities, but we must do all we can to protect ourselves and our loved ones.
“We must not be complacent and need to stay alert as the stark reality is that we could be less than a week away from joining neighbouring areas with further restrictions.”
Dudley is currently classified in the lowest tier - level one or medium risk. Current restrictions for this tier include the rule of six, applying indoors and outdoors, and pubs, bars and restaurants must close at 10pm.
Although Dudley continues to have the lowest rates of coronavirus in the Black Country, figures continue to rise, doubling every two weeks, and there is concern that increased formal restrictions could be placed on the borough within the next week.
Bal Kaur, acting director of public health, said: "Coronavirus cases are continuing to rise across the country, as is the case here in Dudley borough, so we need to act now to slow the spread.
"There is strong evidence that people visiting other households is a common source of transmission and that is why we are asking people to avoid visiting one another’s homes unless it is absolutely essential.
"People should now avoid visiting other households, wash hands regularly, keep a safe distance from others, limit contact with others wherever possible and wear a face covering. Anyone who has symptoms must self-isolate and get tested."


birminghammail--2020-10-16--Brendan Rodgers hails Aston Villa's summer transfer business

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has given his appraisal of Aston Villa 's summer transfer business .
Villa have brought in five new players this summer , with Matty Cash , Ollie Watkins , Emiliano Martinez , Bertrand Traore and Ross Barkley all strengthening Dean Smith 's side after a season that saw them finish one point above relegation from the Premier League .
In just the space of seven months the Villa side that plays Leicester on Sunday night in the East Midlands ( 7.15pm ) is set to look drastically different from the one that lost 4-0 at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the two teams met .
Matt Targett , Douglas Luiz , Jack Grealish and Tyrone Mings are expected to be the only players from the March 9 trip to City , the last time Villa fans attended a game , who will play on Sunday night .
And Rodgers thinks that Villa have got their recruitment spot on a summer after an overhaul that was needed following promotion back into the Premier League through the play-offs last year .
In particular , former Liverpool boss Rodgers thinks Barkley will flourish on loan from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was always going to be difficult for Villa and Dean has done fantastically well , '' Rodgers said .
`` They obviously knew they were coming up late and they had to get an influx of singings , a lot of loan players .
`` That takes a bit of time and you do n't get into your rhythm .
`` That nature of the Premier League , it 's so quick and it can be difficult for you but they got the job done in the end .
`` They recruited very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In our daily Aston Villa bulletin , we 'll be bringing you the latest breaking news , transfer features and comment pieces , as well as the key talking points for fans .
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`` And obviously Jack Grealish ( who signed a new deal in the summer ) staying is massive for them .
`` They 've started well , had an outstanding result against Liverpool and it will be a really tough game against them . ''

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Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has given his appraisal of Aston Villa's summer transfer business.
Villa have brought in five new players this summer, with Matty Cash, Ollie Watkins, Emiliano Martinez, Bertrand Traore and Ross Barkley all strengthening Dean Smith's side after a season that saw them finish one point above relegation from the Premier League.
In just the space of seven months the Villa side that plays Leicester on Sunday night in the East Midlands (7.15pm) is set to look drastically different from the one that lost 4-0 at the King Power Stadium the last time the two teams met.
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Matt Targett, Douglas Luiz, Jack Grealish and Tyrone Mings are expected to be the only players from the March 9 trip to City, the last time Villa fans attended a game, who will play on Sunday night.
And Rodgers thinks that Villa have got their recruitment spot on a summer after an overhaul that was needed following promotion back into the Premier League through the play-offs last year.
In particular, former Liverpool boss Rodgers thinks Barkley will flourish on loan from Chelsea.
"I think last season was always going to be difficult for Villa and Dean has done fantastically well," Rodgers said.
"They obviously knew they were coming up late and they had to get an influx of singings, a lot of loan players.
"That takes a bit of time and you don't get into your rhythm.
"That nature of the Premier League, it's so quick and it can be difficult for you but they got the job done in the end.
"They recruited very, very well in the summer.
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"If you look at the goalkeeper (Martinez) and Barkley - he's a huge signing for them because when playing in his natural position as a number ten he can really blossom there.
"And obviously Jack Grealish (who signed a new deal in the summer) staying is massive for them.
"They've started well, had an outstanding result against Liverpool and it will be a really tough game against them."