kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-10--School Christmas holiday has been extended in England

Kids across England will now enjoy an extra day off school this Christmas so that their teachers can have a well-deserved break .
The decision , announced by the Schools Minister , was made to allow teachers to have a “ proper break ” from working with test and trace to identify Covid cases .
This means most schools in England will break up for Christmas a day earlier than planned , with the added holiday becoming an inset day for teachers .
Here ’ s everything you need to know about the holiday extension , and what date schools @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have the Christmas holidays been extended ?
Schools Minister Nick Gibb announced the holiday extension to MPs on Tuesday 8 December .
He said the extra day is intended for teachers so they can have a “ proper break ” from identifying potential Covid cases among pupils .
Students should be off for a “ clear six days ” before Christmas Eve , Mr Gibb said , so teachers will not have to work with NHS track and trace through their seasonal break .
Instead , he said schools will be permitted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ December as an inset day for teacher training .
The decision represents a U-turn as , in November , government ministers had told schools in England that they could not close early or change the date of the Christmas holiday .
The news comes as union leaders called for schools to be able to move to remote learning a few days before the Christmas break for increased safety measures .
Speaking to the Commons Education Select Committee , Mr Gibb said : `` We are about to announce that inset days can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if an inset day had not been originally scheduled for that day .
`` We want there to be a clear six days so that , by the time we reach Christmas Eve , staff can have a proper break without having to engage in the track and trace issues . ''
Due to the holiday extension , most schools in England will now break up on Thursday 17 December for pupils , with 18 December being an inset day for teachers .
The official Christmas holidays for both pupils and staff members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last until Friday 1 January .
Many pupils will be required to return to classrooms on Monday 4 January , although some schools will have staff training days in place .
Holidays are set by each school and tend to differ , so for an exact date you should checkyour local council ’ s website where all the term dates , including half term holidays , will be listed for 2020 and 2021 .
You can find your local council by typing in your postcode into the UK Government ’ s council finder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the schools and education section of your council ’ s website .
What is an inset day ?
All schools in England have five inset days , or teacher training days , each year after they were introduced for school staff in 1988 by Conservative Education Secretary , Kenneth Baker .
They were brought in as part of many changes to schools , including the introduction of the national curriculum .
Inset stands for “ in-service training ” , with schools typically closing to students on these days to allow for compulsory teacher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place to ensure teachers have the right resources and practices to deal with the day-to-day challenges of the job .
While teachers receive on-the-job training throughout the school year for development and learning , schools say inset days are a good opportunity for extensive training when pupils are at home .
Support staff are also often involved in teacher training days so all staff can complete their jobs to the best of their ability .

The decision, announced by the Schools Minister, was made to allow teachers to have a “proper break” from working with test and trace to identify Covid cases.
This means most schools in England will break up for Christmas a day earlier than planned, with the added holiday becoming an inset day for teachers.
Here’s everything you need to know about the holiday extension, and what date schools now break up for Christmas.
Why have the Christmas holidays been extended?
Schools Minister Nick Gibb announced the holiday extension to MPs on Tuesday 8 December.
He said the extra day is intended for teachers so they can have a “proper break” from identifying potential Covid cases among pupils.
Students should be off for a “clear six days” before Christmas Eve, Mr Gibb said, so teachers will not have to work with NHS track and trace through their seasonal break.
Instead, he said schools will be permitted to use the extra day on Friday 18 December as an inset day for teacher training.
The decision represents a U-turn as, in November, government ministers had told schools in England that they could not close early or change the date of the Christmas holiday.
The news comes as union leaders called for schools to be able to move to remote learning a few days before the Christmas break for increased safety measures.
Speaking to the Commons Education Select Committee, Mr Gibb said: "We are about to announce that inset days can be used on Friday December 18, even if an inset day had not been originally scheduled for that day.
"We want there to be a clear six days so that, by the time we reach Christmas Eve, staff can have a proper break without having to engage in the track and trace issues."
Christmas holiday dates in England
Due to the holiday extension, most schools in England will now break up on Thursday 17 December for pupils, with 18 December being an inset day for teachers.
The official Christmas holidays for both pupils and staff members will begin on Monday 21 December and last until Friday 1 January.
Many pupils will be required to return to classrooms on Monday 4 January, although some schools will have staff training days in place.
Holidays are set by each school and tend to differ, so for an exact date you should checkyour local council’s website where all the term dates, including half term holidays, will be listed for 2020 and 2021.
You can find your local council by typing in your postcode into the UK Government’s council finder.
Then make sure you go to the schools and education section of your council’s website.
What is an inset day?
All schools in England have five inset days, or teacher training days, each year after they were introduced for school staff in 1988 by Conservative Education Secretary, Kenneth Baker.
They were brought in as part of many changes to schools, including the introduction of the national curriculum.
Inset stands for “in-service training”, with schools typically closing to students on these days to allow for compulsory teacher training.
The days were put in place to ensure teachers have the right resources and practices to deal with the day-to-day challenges of the job.
While teachers receive on-the-job training throughout the school year for development and learning, schools say inset days are a good opportunity for extensive training when pupils are at home.
Support staff are also often involved in teacher training days so all staff can complete their jobs to the best of their ability.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-10--Google reveal the UK's most popular searches of 2020

Google has revealed the top searches in the UK and unsurprisingly coronavirus tops the list and dominated searches in 2020 .
As the pandemic developed people across the country were turning to Google to find the answers they were looking for .
How to make a face mask ?
When will gyms reopen ?
What are the symptoms of coronavirus ?
Back in March at the peak of lockdown when so many people were on furlough , many of us were scratching around , finding things to occupy us .
A lot of us turned to baking and unsurprisingly “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the most popular searches of the year .
2020 was also a year when the Black Live Matter movement gained international support and it is the main topic in a video released by Google featuring tributes to George Floyd and Breonna Taylor .
1 .
Coronavirus 2 .
US election 3 .
Caroline Flack 4 .
Coronavirus symptoms 5 .
Coronavirus update 6 .
Premier League 7 .
Boris Johnson 8 .
Eat Out to Help Out 9 .
Kobe Bryant 10 .
Kim Jong Un Phillip Schofield topped the list @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Carole Baskin and Joe Exotic , stars of Netflix hit , Tiger King .
And as people decided they wanted to be more productive with their time or opted to take back control of their lockdown hair , the DIY enthusiasts among us turned to Google for advice .
And if you think your music playlist has been a bit all over the place this year , you 're not alone .
Check out the most searched for lyrics of 2020 .
1 .
WAP lyrics 2 .
We 'll Meet Again lyrics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Box lyrics 5 .
Rule Britannia lyrics 6 .
Dance Monkey lyrics 7 .
No Time To Die lyrics 8 .
Break My Stride lyrics 9 .
Land of Hope and Glory lyrics 10 .
Savage Love lyrics You can find out a full list of the UK 's top Google searches this here at Google Trends .

As the pandemic developed people across the country were turning to Google to find the answers they were looking for.
How to make a face mask? When will gyms reopen? What are the symptoms of coronavirus?
Back in March at the peak of lockdown when so many people were on furlough, many of us were scratching around, finding things to occupy us.
A lot of us turned to baking and unsurprisingly “How to make bread?” was one of the most popular searches of the year.
2020 was also a year when the Black Live Matter movement gained international support and it is the main topic in a video released by Google featuring tributes to George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.
Watch the video here:
The UK's top 10 searches were:
1. Coronavirus
2. US election
3. Caroline Flack
4. Coronavirus symptoms
5. Coronavirus update
6. Premier League
7. Boris Johnson
8. Eat Out to Help Out
9. Kobe Bryant
10. Kim Jong Un
Phillip Schofield topped the list of celebrity searches this year followed by Carole Baskin and Joe Exotic, stars of Netflix hit, Tiger King.
Top 10 searched-for celebrities of 2020
1. Phillip Schofield
2. Carole Baskin
3. Joe Exotic
4. Jordan North
5. Elon Musk
6. Prince Harry
7. Kanye West
8. Ruthie Henshall
9. Johnny Depp
10. Tom Hanks
(PA Wire)
And as people decided they wanted to be more productive with their time or opted to take back control of their lockdown hair, the DIY enthusiasts among us turned to Google for advice.
Top 10 DIY searches
DIY face mask DIY hand sanitizer DIY click and collect DIY shops DIY garden ideas Mud kitchen DIY Are DIY stores open during lockdown? DIY diamond painting DIY haircut DIY decking
And if you think your music playlist has been a bit all over the place this year, you're not alone. Check out the most searched for lyrics of 2020.
Top 10 music lyric searches of 2020
1. WAP lyrics
2. We'll Meet Again lyrics
3. Godzilla lyrics
4. The Box lyrics
5. Rule Britannia lyrics
6. Dance Monkey lyrics
7. No Time To Die lyrics
8. Break My Stride lyrics
9. Land of Hope and Glory lyrics
10. Savage Love lyrics
You can find out a full list of the UK's top Google searches this here at Google Trends.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-10--Why we shouldn't panic about the new advice on Covid vaccine

UK regulators have issued a warning that people who have a history of “ significant ” allergic reactions should not currently receive the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine .
The warning comes after two people who had the jab on Tuesday had allergic reactions to the vaccine , but health bosses are reassuring the public that the allergy advice is standard practice with new vaccines .
NHS England confirmed that two staff members who received the jab as the UK began a mass rollout have suffered an alergic reaction .
Medical director for the NHS in England , Professor Stephen Powis has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ As is common with new vaccines the MHRA have advised on a precautionary basis that people with a significant history of allergic reactions do not receive this vaccination after two people with a history of significant allergic reactions responded adversely yesterday .
The MHRA advice states : “ Any person with a history of a significant allergic reaction to a vaccine , medicine or food ( such as previous history of anaphylactoid reaction or those who have been advised to carry an adrenaline autoinjector ) should not receive the Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at all times for all vaccinations .
Vaccination should only be carried out in facilities where resuscitation measures are available.
” It is understood that both the staff members had a significant history of allergic reactions – to the extent where they need to carry an adrenaline auto injector with them .
They developed symptoms of “ anaphylactoid reaction ” shortly after receiving the vaccine and both have recovered after the appropriate treatment .
In light of the incident , the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory agency ( MHRA ) issued precautionary advice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a `` significant '' history of allergic reactions , including reactions to medicines , food or vaccins should not receive the vaccine .
The NHS in England said all trusts involved with the vaccination programme had been informed .

The warning comes after two people who had the jab on Tuesday had allergic reactions to the vaccine, but health bosses are reassuring the public that the allergy advice is standard practice with new vaccines.
NHS England confirmed that two staff members who received the jab as the UK began a mass rollout have suffered an alergic reaction.
Medical director for the NHS in England, Professor Stephen Powis has said this is a common side effect.
“As is common with new vaccines the MHRA have advised on a precautionary basis that people with a significant history of allergic reactions do not receive this vaccination after two people with a history of significant allergic reactions responded adversely yesterday.
"Both are recovering well.”
The MHRA advice states: “Any person with a history of a significant allergic reaction to a vaccine, medicine or food (such as previous history of anaphylactoid reaction or those who have been advised to carry an adrenaline autoinjector) should not receive the Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine.
“Resuscitation facilities should be available at all times for all vaccinations. Vaccination should only be carried out in facilities where resuscitation measures are available.”
It is understood that both the staff members had a significant history of allergic reactions – to the extent where they need to carry an adrenaline auto injector with them.
They developed symptoms of “anaphylactoid reaction” shortly after receiving the vaccine and both have recovered after the appropriate treatment.
In light of the incident, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory agency (MHRA) issued precautionary advice to NHS trusts.
Anyone who has a "significant" history of allergic reactions, including reactions to medicines, food or vaccins should not receive the vaccine.
The NHS in England said all trusts involved with the vaccination programme had been informed.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-10--Facebook Messenger and Instagram down  across the UK

Facebook , Instagram and Messenger have reportedly crashed leaving users questioning their connection .
According to Down Detector , reports of issues started at around 9am on Thursday morning .
Facebook users reported an issue with logging into the app while 36 % of reports suggest a total blackout .
Instagram , also owned by Facebook , has seen a huge spike in reports of problems too , both in the UK and across Europe .
The reason for the problems is still unknown and Newsquest have contacted Facebook for comment .
Social Media users unsurprisingly flocked to Twitter to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were part of a wider issue .
One Facebook user tweeted : “ My day off and Facebook Messenger is down.
” “ Facebook , please fix messenger or I will riot , ” wrote another .
Another tweeted : “ Dear Facebook , you have a problem in your messenger app , try to fix it , thanks.
” Meanwhile Instagram users were complaining of similar issues , one user Tweeted : “ Instagram down…my messages disappear when I load the page…is it with someone else ?
” “ Can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Instagram down ” said another .

According to Down Detector, reports of issues started at around 9am on Thursday morning.
Facebook users reported an issue with logging into the app while 36% of reports suggest a total blackout.
Instagram, also owned by Facebook, has seen a huge spike in reports of problems too, both in the UK and across Europe.
The reason for the problems is still unknown and Newsquest have contacted Facebook for comment.
Social Media users unsurprisingly flocked to Twitter to question whether the issues they were having were part of a wider issue.
One Facebook user tweeted: “My day off and Facebook Messenger is down.”
“Facebook, please fix messenger or I will riot,” wrote another.
Another tweeted: “Dear Facebook, you have a problem in your messenger app, try to fix it, thanks.”
Meanwhile Instagram users were complaining of similar issues, one user Tweeted: “Instagram down…my messages disappear when I load the page…is it with someone else?”
“Can’t DM anyone, pretty cool. #Instagram down” said another.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-10--Worcestershire hospitals will deliver Covid-19 vaccine

NHS England has confirmed Worcestershire hospitals will join the network of sites across England delivering the world-leading Covid-19 vaccine programme .
The Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust made up of Kidderminster Hospital and Treatment Centre , Worcestershire Royal Hospital and Alexandra hospital , has been added to the list of 50 other sites that will deliver the vaccine .
Tens of thousands of people will be vaccinated this week following the first in the world jab in Coventry on 8 December .
Margaret Keenan , a 90-year-old grandmother , became the first to receive the Pfizer Covid-19 jab , following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ welcomed the hugely positive response from the public to protecting themselves , friends and families against coronavirus , but reminded people to wait for an invite to get vaccinated , rather than contacting their GP .
The months-long campaign to get the country protected against Covid-19 is bolstered today with confirmation that more hospitals are now fully ready and prepared with appropriate plans to deliver the jab , including hospitals in Leicester and Kent , where infection rates have been high .
Professor Stephen Powis , national medical director for NHS England , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and significance of the first jab , it is extremely important and encouraging that more hospitals in every region of England are joining the mass mobilisation of the NHS to get people vaccinated .
“ The vaccination programme is a turning point for the country , and rightly NHS staff are prioritising those most at risk of the virus , with the programme expanding over the coming months , so when the time comes for you to get your jab , the NHS will let you know and I strongly encourage you to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expert advice , the phased vaccination programme will see patients aged 80 and above who are already attending hospital as an outpatient , and those who are being discharged home after a hospital stay , prioritised to receive the life-saving jab in the first wave of delivery .
Care home providers are also being asked by the Department of Health and Social Care to begin booking staff into vaccination clinics .
GPs are also expected to be able to begin vaccinating care home residents .
Any appointments not used for these groups will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at highest risk of serious illness from Covid-19 .
Health chiefs have set out how they will deliver the mammoth task ahead , using hospital hubs , vaccination centres and other community locations as well as GP practices and pharmacies .
The life-saving vaccine is typically delivered by a simple injection in the shoulder but there is a complex logistical challenge to deliver from the manufacturers to patients .
It needs to be stored at -70C before being thawed out and can only be moved four times within that cold chain ahead of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safety of the vaccine was issued .
This updated information clarifies that people with a history of significant allergic reactions , should not take the vaccine .

The Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust made up of Kidderminster Hospital and Treatment Centre, Worcestershire Royal Hospital and Alexandra hospital, has been added to the list of 50 other sites that will deliver the vaccine.
Tens of thousands of people will be vaccinated this week following the first in the world jab in Coventry on 8 December.
Margaret Keenan, a 90-year-old grandmother, became the first to receive the Pfizer Covid-19 jab, following its clinical approval.
Health chiefs have welcomed the hugely positive response from the public to protecting themselves, friends and families against coronavirus, but reminded people to wait for an invite to get vaccinated, rather than contacting their GP.
The months-long campaign to get the country protected against Covid-19 is bolstered today with confirmation that more hospitals are now fully ready and prepared with appropriate plans to deliver the jab, including hospitals in Leicester and Kent, where infection rates have been high.
Professor Stephen Powis, national medical director for NHS England, said: “Having witnessed the excitement and significance of the first jab, it is extremely important and encouraging that more hospitals in every region of England are joining the mass mobilisation of the NHS to get people vaccinated.
“The vaccination programme is a turning point for the country, and rightly NHS staff are prioritising those most at risk of the virus, with the programme expanding over the coming months, so when the time comes for you to get your jab, the NHS will let you know and I strongly encourage you to accept the invite.”
In line with expert advice, the phased vaccination programme will see patients aged 80 and above who are already attending hospital as an outpatient, and those who are being discharged home after a hospital stay, prioritised to receive the life-saving jab in the first wave of delivery.
Care home providers are also being asked by the Department of Health and Social Care to begin booking staff into vaccination clinics. GPs are also expected to be able to begin vaccinating care home residents.
Any appointments not used for these groups will be used for healthcare workers who are at highest risk of serious illness from Covid-19.
Health chiefs have set out how they will deliver the mammoth task ahead, using hospital hubs, vaccination centres and other community locations as well as GP practices and pharmacies.
The life-saving vaccine is typically delivered by a simple injection in the shoulder but there is a complex logistical challenge to deliver from the manufacturers to patients. It needs to be stored at -70C before being thawed out and can only be moved four times within that cold chain ahead of use.
Yesterday further guidance on the safety of the vaccine was issued. This updated information clarifies that people with a history of significant allergic reactions, should not take the vaccine.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-10--Investigation into suspected duck poaching at Kidderminster manor

FIVE domestic ducks have gone missing in a suspected illegal poaching incident at Harvington Hall near Kidderminster .
The large birds , which regularly attract visitors to the manor house grounds , went missing over a week ago , leading staff at Harvington to suspect they may have been hunted or stolen .
Announcing the ducks ' disappearance on Facebook , Harvington Hall said : `` We are deeply saddened to say that our larger ducks have been poached from the hall .
`` They have been missing for over a week , and speaking with the locals nobody has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and loved to come and say hello . ''
The missing birds are among 60 ducks to reside at the hall but are significantly larger than the rest , and have become a popular feature of the grounds , with many guests visiting solely to feed them .
The incident has been met with outrage and upset from members of the community and one person wrote : `` So sad to hear this , we saw them last year during our amazing visit and they were super friendly .
My Son especially loved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That 's so awful .
I love the ducks . ''
Hall manager Phil Downing told The Shuttle : `` We do n't know 100 per cent that the ducks have been poached , it was a bit of a presumptive post I put out on Facebook .
I did n't realise how much attention it would get .
`` The larger ducks arrived at the hall two years ago and have lived here ever since .
`` If a fox had got to them we 'd find some evidence of it , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's a bit of a coincidence that none of the smaller ducks have gone missing .
`` We are known for our ducks so it 's very upsetting that five of them have gone missing .
`` We 're just hoping they do n't end up on someone 's plate for Christmas dinner . ''
Police have since been alerted and an investigation has been launched .
Wyre Forest Police Inspector David King said : `` Our officers are going down to Harvington to have a look and have launched an investigation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christmas , there is a strong likelihood of poaching as some of our local farmers have turkeys so there is always the potential for thefts .
`` I launched the new Farm Watch initiative three weeks ago , which came about because of incidents of theft of livestock and farm machinery .
We will be giving information to farmers in the lead up to Christmas and will make others aware of this incident . ''

The large birds, which regularly attract visitors to the manor house grounds, went missing over a week ago, leading staff at Harvington to suspect they may have been hunted or stolen.
Announcing the ducks' disappearance on Facebook, Harvington Hall said: "We are deeply saddened to say that our larger ducks have been poached from the hall.
"They have been missing for over a week, and speaking with the locals nobody has seen them. They were extremely friendly and loved to come and say hello."
The missing birds are among 60 ducks to reside at the hall but are significantly larger than the rest, and have become a popular feature of the grounds, with many guests visiting solely to feed them.
The incident has been met with outrage and upset from members of the community and one person wrote: "So sad to hear this, we saw them last year during our amazing visit and they were super friendly. My Son especially loved them."
Another said: "That's so awful. I love the ducks."
Hall manager Phil Downing told The Shuttle: "We don't know 100 per cent that the ducks have been poached, it was a bit of a presumptive post I put out on Facebook. I didn't realise how much attention it would get.
"The larger ducks arrived at the hall two years ago and have lived here ever since.
"If a fox had got to them we'd find some evidence of it, there would be feathers everywhere, and it's a bit of a coincidence that none of the smaller ducks have gone missing.
"We are known for our ducks so it's very upsetting that five of them have gone missing.
"We're just hoping they don't end up on someone's plate for Christmas dinner."
Police have since been alerted and an investigation has been launched.
Wyre Forest Police Inspector David King said: "Our officers are going down to Harvington to have a look and have launched an investigation.
"In the lead up to Christmas, there is a strong likelihood of poaching as some of our local farmers have turkeys so there is always the potential for thefts.
"I launched the new Farm Watch initiative three weeks ago, which came about because of incidents of theft of livestock and farm machinery. We will be giving information to farmers in the lead up to Christmas and will make others aware of this incident."


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-10--Warning to delivery drivers after van theft in Wolverley

POLICE are urging van drivers to take extra caution during their deliveries following a theft in Wolverley .
At around 3.15pm on Monday , December 8 , a van was stolen from Hayes Road while the driver was outside the vehicle .
A 4x4 pulled up alongside the delivery vehicle and a man got out and got in the van and drove off in the direction of Knight Road .
Officers searched the area and liaised with neighbouring forces and the van was found discarded in Dudley .
There have been a number of similar incidents in the Worcestershire in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a plea to drivers to follow advice .
Chief Inspector Ed Hancox , of West Mercia Police , said : `` We are seeing an increase in this type of offence , which is not uncommon for the time of year .
`` With more of us doing our shopping online ; home deliveries are increasing and it is clear these delivery vans are being specifically targeted .
`` There are a number of ways you can ensure your van and the contents are safe .
Always remove the keys and lock the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Where possible park in places with high visibility .
Take your valuables such as your phone out of the vehicle with you .
`` By following these tips you can minimise the chances of being targeted by these offenders and the chance that they will be successful should an attempt be made to steal vehicle or its contents . ''
Anyone with information on the Wolverley van theft is urged to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or report it anonymously on the Tell Us About section of the police website .

At around 3.15pm on Monday, December 8, a van was stolen from Hayes Road while the driver was outside the vehicle.
A 4x4 pulled up alongside the delivery vehicle and a man got out and got in the van and drove off in the direction of Knight Road.
Officers searched the area and liaised with neighbouring forces and the van was found discarded in Dudley.
There have been a number of similar incidents in the Worcestershire in the last two weeks which have sparked a plea to drivers to follow advice.
Chief Inspector Ed Hancox, of West Mercia Police, said: "We are seeing an increase in this type of offence, which is not uncommon for the time of year.
"With more of us doing our shopping online; home deliveries are increasing and it is clear these delivery vans are being specifically targeted.
"There are a number of ways you can ensure your van and the contents are safe. Always remove the keys and lock the doors once you have retrieved the items.
"Where possible park in places with high visibility. Take your valuables such as your phone out of the vehicle with you.
"By following these tips you can minimise the chances of being targeted by these offenders and the chance that they will be successful should an attempt be made to steal vehicle or its contents."
Anyone with information on the Wolverley van theft is urged to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or report it anonymously on the Tell Us About section of the police website.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-10--West Mercia Police officer gets final warning for improper relationship

A WEST Mercia Police officer has been issued with a final written warning for gross misconduct after an improper relationship .
The male officer , who has not been named , was given the final warning after a misconduct hearing in Worcester on Wednesday , December 2 .
A panel overseeing the hearing , including an independent legally-qualified chair , reviewed the allegations to assess whether the officer had breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour in 2018 .
The panel decided the officer had breached professional standards by entering into an `` improper relationship '' with a person that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while at work .
He also failed to comply with a lawful instruction given to him by a supervisor and failed to comply with West Mercia Police policy instructions on the personal use of work-issued mobile devices .
The panel found the case had been proven and the officer received a final written warning .
Superintendent Rebecca Love , head of West Mercia Police 's Professional Standards Department , said : `` The misconduct hearing found that the behaviour of this officer fell below the standards we , and quite rightly the public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and amounted to a breach of the Standards of Authority , Respect and Courtesy and Orders and Instructions .
• Ex-PCSO from Kidderminster jailed for sexual relationship with crime victim “ The public must be able to have trust and confidence in the police service to uphold the law and where behaviour undermines this , either on or off duty , I would like to offer my assurances to members of the public that appropriate action will be taken.
” It comes after a former Police Community Support Officer ( PCSO ) from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forming a sexual relationship with the victim of a crime .
The Shuttle reported last week that Kevin Hathaway admitted misconduct in a public office dating back to 2018 and was sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court on December 2 .
Hathaway , 38 , was placed under investigation after his former employer West Midlands Police was tipped off the officer was visiting a woman 's home , while on late shifts .
The woman had initially reported an attempted burglary .
The force referred Hathaway to the IOPC which launched an investigation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ messages on a works device , exchanged between the pair in a one-year period .
He resigned from West Midlands Police during the course of the investigation , was charged and subsequently pleaded guilty at the crown court .

The male officer, who has not been named, was given the final warning after a misconduct hearing in Worcester on Wednesday, December 2.
A panel overseeing the hearing, including an independent legally-qualified chair, reviewed the allegations to assess whether the officer had breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour in 2018.
The panel decided the officer had breached professional standards by entering into an "improper relationship" with a person that he met in the course of his duties while at work.
He also failed to comply with a lawful instruction given to him by a supervisor and failed to comply with West Mercia Police policy instructions on the personal use of work-issued mobile devices.
The panel found the case had been proven and the officer received a final written warning.
Superintendent Rebecca Love, head of West Mercia Police's Professional Standards Department, said: "The misconduct hearing found that the behaviour of this officer fell below the standards we, and quite rightly the public, expect from our officers and staff and amounted to a breach of the Standards of Authority, Respect and Courtesy and Orders and Instructions.
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“The public must be able to have trust and confidence in the police service to uphold the law and where behaviour undermines this, either on or off duty, I would like to offer my assurances to members of the public that appropriate action will be taken.”
It comes after a former Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) from Kidderminster was jailed for a year for forming a sexual relationship with the victim of a crime.
The Shuttle reported last week that Kevin Hathaway admitted misconduct in a public office dating back to 2018 and was sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court on December 2.
Hathaway, 38, was placed under investigation after his former employer West Midlands Police was tipped off the officer was visiting a woman's home, while on late shifts.
The woman had initially reported an attempted burglary.
The force referred Hathaway to the IOPC which launched an investigation, and found more than 2,300 calls and messages on a works device, exchanged between the pair in a one-year period.
He resigned from West Midlands Police during the course of the investigation, was charged and subsequently pleaded guilty at the crown court.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-10--Have you tried one of Mike Layton's Bostin Books?

A secret rocket plant in Kidderminster – just part of the latest offering from a prolific author whose books range from battling soccer hooliganism to Worcestershire ’ s hidden war history .
Mike Layton has just published his 21st book in seven years and , of course , is currently working on his 22nd .
And what drives this relentless writer – a determination to preserve the past .
Mike is a former police office of 44 years who got the writing bug when he retired in 2011 .
His first book – Hunting the hooligans - happened because a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ book about soccer hooliganism , and Mike had led an undercover operation against the notorious Birmingham City Zulu Warriors and .
Now , seven years on and retired in Bromsgrove , Mike ’ s two latest books are out .
One is a second volume of Top Secret Worcestershire : the second is called Proud to Serve and is about his work with ethnic minority officers during his time in the Black Country in the West Midlands force .
A rocket factory at Summerfield which developed prototypes for military use is one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ book – alongside the BBC ’ s nuclear bunker in the county .
Most of Mike ’ s books are based on recollections of the police service , either his own or old colleagues .
But he ’ s also written four crime fiction novels and is currently working on a book about his wife ’ s late father and his life in Cyprus .
That would follow a book called The Night the Owl Cried which is about the early life of his wife , Andry Christou , on the island .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Midlands Police before moving to the Sovereign Bases Police in Cyprus and then returning to the British Transport Police , says he first book was the most successful in terms of sales but that there are ‘ no riches ’ in his writing .
“ It ’ s not about the money , it ’ s about preserving history , especially police history , for future generations .
“ I found writing books is easy , selling them is hard .
But I like to think someone else has written what I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of it.
” Proud to Serve is available from www.Brewinbooks.com , Top Secret Worcestershire II is available from Amazon or www.Bostinbooks.co.uk ( both £14.95 ) .

Mike Layton has just published his 21st book in seven years and, of course, is currently working on his 22nd.
And what drives this relentless writer – a determination to preserve the past.
Mike is a former police office of 44 years who got the writing bug when he retired in 2011.
His first book – Hunting the hooligans - happened because a writer approached him to help with a book about soccer hooliganism, and Mike had led an undercover operation against the notorious Birmingham City Zulu Warriors and.
It was called, fittingly, Operation Red Card.
Now, seven years on and retired in Bromsgrove, Mike’s two latest books are out. One is a second volume of Top Secret Worcestershire: the second is called Proud to Serve and is about his work with ethnic minority officers during his time in the Black Country in the West Midlands force.
A rocket factory at Summerfield which developed prototypes for military use is one of the main elements of the Top Secret book – alongside the BBC’s nuclear bunker in the county.
Most of Mike’s books are based on recollections of the police service, either his own or old colleagues.
But he’s also written four crime fiction novels and is currently working on a book about his wife’s late father and his life in Cyprus.
That would follow a book called The Night the Owl Cried which is about the early life of his wife, Andry Christou, on the island.
The 68-year-old, who served in West Midlands Police before moving to the Sovereign Bases Police in Cyprus and then returning to the British Transport Police, says he first book was the most successful in terms of sales but that there are ‘no riches’ in his writing.
“It’s not about the money, it’s about preserving history, especially police history, for future generations.
“I found writing books is easy, selling them is hard. But I like to think someone else has written what I have produced and hopefully had some fun out of it.”
Proud to Serve is available from www.Brewinbooks.com, Top Secret Worcestershire II is available from Amazon or www.Bostinbooks.co.uk (both £14.95).


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-11--Wyre Forest Council warns against festive flytipping

DO N'T run the risk of starting off 2021 with a fine !
That 's the message from Wyre Forest District Council , which issued 11 fines to festive flytippers last year .
The council is reminding residents to dispose of their Christmas waste responsibly and not dump rubbish outside the gates of Wyre Forest 's recycling centres when they close for three days over Christmas .
Last year , one flytipper was fined £600 after making two trips to dump rubbish outside the locked gates of the Kidderminster tip on Boxing Day .
Councillor Helen Dyke , cabinet member @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said : “ We understand you may have more rubbish than normal during the festive period .
If you want to a visit a tip , please check they are open and remember to book an appointment in advance for Hoobrook household recycling centre .
“ Last Christmas , 11 acts of flytipping took place outside the closed gates of tips in the district .
`` Our enforcement team worked swiftly to make sure the flytippers were identified and issued with fines.. '' As part of our work to combat flytipping , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Help us keep the district a safe , clean and green living environment by reporting incidents of littering or dumping rubbish to us straight away by visiting our website at wyreforestdc.gov.uk/flytipping.
” Tips in Kidderminster , Stourport and across the county will be closed on Christmas Day , Boxing Day and New Year 's Day .
People with extra Christmas rubbish are being urged to avoid attempting to dispose of waste on these dates .
Information on tip opening times and restrictions in place due to the coronavirus pandemic can be found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at worcestershire.gov.uk/letswastelessandrecycle .

That's the message from Wyre Forest District Council, which issued 11 fines to festive flytippers last year.
The council is reminding residents to dispose of their Christmas waste responsibly and not dump rubbish outside the gates of Wyre Forest's recycling centres when they close for three days over Christmas.
Last year, one flytipper was fined £600 after making two trips to dump rubbish outside the locked gates of the Kidderminster tip on Boxing Day.
Councillor Helen Dyke, cabinet member for culture, leisure and community protection, said: “We understand you may have more rubbish than normal during the festive period. If you want to a visit a tip, please check they are open and remember to book an appointment in advance for Hoobrook household recycling centre.
“Last Christmas, 11 acts of flytipping took place outside the closed gates of tips in the district.
"Our enforcement team worked swiftly to make sure the flytippers were identified and issued with fines..
"As part of our work to combat flytipping, we are running a SCRAP flytipping campaign. Help us keep the district a safe, clean and green living environment by reporting incidents of littering or dumping rubbish to us straight away by visiting our website at wyreforestdc.gov.uk/flytipping.”
Tips in Kidderminster, Stourport and across the county will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
People with extra Christmas rubbish are being urged to avoid attempting to dispose of waste on these dates.
Information on tip opening times and restrictions in place due to the coronavirus pandemic can be found on the county council’s website at worcestershire.gov.uk/letswastelessandrecycle.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-11--Alexandra Hospital is Worcestershire's first Covid-19 vaccine hub

THE first Covid-19 hospital vaccine hub in Worcestershire will open in Redditch next week .
The NHS will begin coronavirus vaccinations in Worcestershire next week after it was announced that the Alexandra Hospital will become the county 's first hospital hub site .
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust , which runs the Alexandra Hospital , will begin vaccination next week and will be in touch with those who will be receiving the vaccine first .
The order in which people will receive the vaccine is decided by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation .
Patients aged over 80 will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home staff and priority healthcare staff .
Matthew Hopkins , chief executive of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust , said : “ After an extremely challenging year in our hospitals , it is welcome news that we can now proudly play our part in the largest vaccination programme this country has ever seen , for the benefit of health and care staff , patients and members of the public from across our county .
“ A huge amount of hard work and planning has gone into getting us ready to start our local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ask patients and the public to play their part in making the vaccination programme a success in Worcestershire .
`` Over the coming days and weeks we will be inviting priority groups to receive their vaccines directly , and would ask that people wait for their invitation to come , rather than simply turning up at our hospital .
`` It ’ s also really important that everyone continues to follow all the guidance on how to keep themselves and others safe from the risk of infection – including wearing a mask , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hygiene.
” Simon Trickett , chief executive of NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire CCG , added : “ Colleagues across the NHS have done a brilliant job over the past 10 months , and they are stepping up yet again to lead the way in delivering this safe and effective vaccine .
`` The public have an important part to play to help them do this and must still to follow the advice on ‘ hands , face , space ’ and adhere to other restrictions.
” Redditch MP Rachel Maclean said on Twitter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be the first hospital in Worcestershire to start Covid-19 vaccinations from next week .
`` There 's no need to contact the hospital directly , the NHS will be in touch with those who 'll be receiving the vaccine first .
Thank you to everyone involved . ''
GPs and other primary care staff in Herefordshire and Worcestershire are also getting ready to start delivering the jab .
A small number of GP-led primary care networks ( PCNs ) will begin doing so in the coming weeks with more practices joining in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following months .
Wyre Forest Health Partnership sites at Kidderminster Medical Centre and Stourport Health Centre announced at the weekend that they had been approved to deliver the vaccines once they arrive .
Vaccination centres treating large numbers of patients in community centres will subsequently stand up when further supplies of vaccine come on stream .

The NHS will begin coronavirus vaccinations in Worcestershire next week after it was announced that the Alexandra Hospital will become the county's first hospital hub site.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs the Alexandra Hospital, will begin vaccination next week and will be in touch with those who will be receiving the vaccine first.
The order in which people will receive the vaccine is decided by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation. Patients aged over 80 will be prioritised, as well as care home staff and priority healthcare staff.
Matthew Hopkins, chief executive of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, said: “After an extremely challenging year in our hospitals, it is welcome news that we can now proudly play our part in the largest vaccination programme this country has ever seen, for the benefit of health and care staff, patients and members of the public from across our county.
“A huge amount of hard work and planning has gone into getting us ready to start our local Covid vaccination programme.
"I would ask patients and the public to play their part in making the vaccination programme a success in Worcestershire.
"Over the coming days and weeks we will be inviting priority groups to receive their vaccines directly, and would ask that people wait for their invitation to come, rather than simply turning up at our hospital.
"It’s also really important that everyone continues to follow all the guidance on how to keep themselves and others safe from the risk of infection – including wearing a mask, maintaining social distance and observing scrupulous hand hygiene.”
Simon Trickett, chief executive of NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire CCG, added: “Colleagues across the NHS have done a brilliant job over the past 10 months, and they are stepping up yet again to lead the way in delivering this safe and effective vaccine.
"The public have an important part to play to help them do this and must still to follow the advice on ‘hands, face, space’ and adhere to other restrictions.”
Redditch MP Rachel Maclean said on Twitter: "Fantastic news, the Alex will be the first hospital in Worcestershire to start Covid-19 vaccinations from next week.
"There's no need to contact the hospital directly, the NHS will be in touch with those who'll be receiving the vaccine first. Thank you to everyone involved."
GPs and other primary care staff in Herefordshire and Worcestershire are also getting ready to start delivering the jab. A small number of GP-led primary care networks (PCNs) will begin doing so in the coming weeks with more practices joining in on a phased basis throughout December and following months.
Wyre Forest Health Partnership sites at Kidderminster Medical Centre and Stourport Health Centre announced at the weekend that they had been approved to deliver the vaccines once they arrive.
Vaccination centres treating large numbers of patients in community centres will subsequently stand up when further supplies of vaccine come on stream.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-11--Stourport High School's new therapy dog a hit with students

A FOUR-LEGGED recruit to Stourport High School ’ s pastoral team is proving a hit with students and staff .
@ @ @ @ @ , is being trained as a therapy dog to support counselling , reading sessions , @ @ @ @ @ .
He goes into school three days a week and has already been involved in @ @ @ @ @ start working with students more in the new year .
Stourport High School principal Jon @ @ @ @ @ has the perfect temperament for a busy environment and is making many friends across our @ @ @ @ @ ’ s well known that animals , and especially dogs , have a positive influence @ @ @ @ @ m sure Ned will more than earn his biscuits.
” In September last year , @ @ @ @ @ training to be a school dog at Kidderminster 's Baxter College , supporting counselling and @ @ @ @ @ encouraging outdoor activities .

Ned, a four-year-old springerdoodle, is being trained as a therapy dog to support counselling, reading sessions, outdoor activities and general wellbeing.
He goes into school three days a week and has already been involved in various activities, but will start working with students more in the new year.
Stourport High School principal Jon Sheers said: “Ned has the perfect temperament for a busy environment and is making many friends across our school community.
“It’s well known that animals, and especially dogs, have a positive influence on wellbeing and I’m sure Ned will more than earn his biscuits.”
In September last year, Labrador pup Bunsen went into training to be a school dog at Kidderminster's Baxter College, supporting counselling and reading sessions as well as encouraging outdoor activities.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-11--More Santas sought for Kidderminster hospice's Christmas fun run

WITH only a couple of weeks to go until Christmas , supporters from across Wyre Forest are pledging to get `` Santactive '' for KEMP Hospice 's annual festive fun run .
The charity 's Christmas fundraiser normally sees hundreds of people dressed as Santa running through Brinton Park , but due to Covid-19 the event has gone virtual this year , meaning supporters will be holding their own 5k fun runs throughout December .
The Virtual Santa Fun Run has already seen local teams from families , companies and schools from across the area signing up to take part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Consultants have entered teams to take part , with the latter pledging a 1,000-mile team tally by the end of the month .
The team from Wyre Business Consultants are taking part in this year 's KEMP Santa Fun Run Holy Trinity School has also joined in the festive fun , and on Thursday ( December 10 ) , students wore their favourite Christmas to run 5k as part of the South Worcestershire School Games Santa Dash , and to help raise some vital funds for KEMP .
Bewdley 's Business over Breakfast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taking part together virtually on Saturday , December 12 , with runners taking part from Moving Home Services and Bradley Haynes Law .
Eureka Financial Solutions , which is also part of the breakfast group , has pledged to run 120k as a team in December .
Event organiser Coralie Hudson said : “ We are absolutely thrilled that so many people have embraced our virtual event .
We have over 120 Santa ’ s taking part who have set their own personal challenges and fundraising targets in aid of KEMP which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many people missed coming together at Brinton Park , however the virtual team spirit and fundraising achieved by our wonderful participants is simply fabulous .
`` It just goes to show that our community is still very much behind us even though we can ’ t be together in person right now .
`` We are already over half-way towards our fundraising target of £5,000 , and we are so grateful and proud of everyone taking part . ''
People can still sign up to take part in the Santa Fun Run before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Shaun Marshall and Ruth Mayall ready for the KEMP Hospice Virtual Santa Fun Run Everyone who enters will receive a Santa suit and fundraisers who smash the £50 target will receive a limited-edition KEMP Virtual Santa Fun Run t-shirt .
Coralie added : “ We would love to see many more festive challenges taking place to help us support and care for local people who need us most this Christmas and beyond.
” The cost to enter is £15 for adults , £10 for children and £40 for a family ticket .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ kemphospice.org.uk/virtualsantafunrun .
All money raised will go towards KEMP Hospice , helping to provide free-of-charge specialist care and support to families and their carers across the Wyre Forest who are experiencing life-limiting illness and bereavement .

The charity's Christmas fundraiser normally sees hundreds of people dressed as Santa running through Brinton Park, but due to Covid-19 the event has gone virtual this year, meaning supporters will be holding their own 5k fun runs throughout December.
The Virtual Santa Fun Run has already seen local teams from families, companies and schools from across the area signing up to take part.
Sponsors Blisstech Solutions and Wyre Business Consultants have entered teams to take part, with the latter pledging a 1,000-mile team tally by the end of the month.
The team from Wyre Business Consultants are taking part in this year's KEMP Santa Fun Run
Holy Trinity School has also joined in the festive fun, and on Thursday (December 10), students wore their favourite Christmas to run 5k as part of the South Worcestershire School Games Santa Dash, and to help raise some vital funds for KEMP.
Bewdley's Business over Breakfast group is also entering a team and taking part together virtually on Saturday, December 12, with runners taking part from Moving Home Services and Bradley Haynes Law.
Eureka Financial Solutions, which is also part of the breakfast group, has pledged to run 120k as a team in December.
Event organiser Coralie Hudson said: “We are absolutely thrilled that so many people have embraced our virtual event. We have over 120 Santa’s taking part who have set their own personal challenges and fundraising targets in aid of KEMP which is fantastic.
"We know that so many people missed coming together at Brinton Park, however the virtual team spirit and fundraising achieved by our wonderful participants is simply fabulous.
"It just goes to show that our community is still very much behind us even though we can’t be together in person right now.
"We are already over half-way towards our fundraising target of £5,000, and we are so grateful and proud of everyone taking part."
People can still sign up to take part in the Santa Fun Run before the deadline on Wednesday, December 16.
Shaun Marshall and Ruth Mayall ready for the KEMP Hospice Virtual Santa Fun Run
Everyone who enters will receive a Santa suit and fundraisers who smash the £50 target will receive a limited-edition KEMP Virtual Santa Fun Run t-shirt.
Coralie added: “We would love to see many more festive challenges taking place to help us support and care for local people who need us most this Christmas and beyond.”
The cost to enter is £15 for adults, £10 for children and £40 for a family ticket.
Sign up to take part online at kemphospice.org.uk/virtualsantafunrun.
All money raised will go towards KEMP Hospice, helping to provide free-of-charge specialist care and support to families and their carers across the Wyre Forest who are experiencing life-limiting illness and bereavement.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-11--Dame Barbara Windsor's life in pictures

Dame Barbara Windsor's life in pictures

TV and film star Dame Barbara Windsor has died aged 83 , her husband confirmed .
Dame Barbara , famous for playing Peggy Mitchell on BBC soap EastEnders and appearing in the Carry On films , was diagnosed with Alzheimer ’ s in 2014 .
Her condition worsened during lockdown .
Take a look back at her colourful life in pictures .
Dame Barbara Windsor met Boris Johnson after she delivered an Alzheimer ’ s Society open letter , calling on him to address the ‘ devastating state ’ of dementia care ( Simon Dawson/PA ) The TV star was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the British Empire ( John Stillwell/PA ) The Queen met Barbara Windsor inside the Queen Vic during her visit to Elstree Studios ( Fiona Hanson/PA ) Dame Barbara as Peggy Mitchell , with Ross Kemp and Steve McFadden , who played her sons Grant and Phil on the soap ( Kieron McCarron/BBC/PA ) With Carry On co-stars Sid James in 1973 ( PA ) With composer Lionel Bart during dress rehearsals for Twang !
in 1965 ( PA ) Riding a motorbike during a visit to the International Motor Show at Earls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) On stage at the London Palladium rehearsing her role as the Fairy in Babes In The Wood pantomime in 1987 ( PA ) Barbara Windsor on a 1960s Routemaster bus to join military personnel to mark London Poppy Day in 2014 ( Steve Parsons/PA ) Dame Barbara Windsor with the BBC Children in Need mascot Pudsey in 2017 ( Yui Mok/PA ) The actress on the trading floor during the BGC Partners Charity Day in London ( Ian West/PA ) Dame Barbara next to an English Heritage blue plaque for her Carry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) The TV star offers the wax figure of Sir Winston Churchill some lunch at Madame Tussauds in central London ( John Stillwell/PA ) Arriving at the Hammersmith Palais for Elton John ’ s 50th birthday party in 1997 ( PA ) Dame Barbara and husband Scott Mitchell arriving for the National Television Awards in 2010 ( Zak Hussein/PA ) Boris Johnson announced Barbara Windsor as his ‘ Street Party Champion ’ for the Big Lunch , when he was mayor of London ( Ian West/PA ) Barbara Winsdor starred in many Carry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ )

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kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-11--John Lewis recalls baby sleeping bags due to choking hazard

John Lewis is recalling a range of baby sleeping bags after they were found to pose a potential choking Hazard .
The high street retailer is recalling five different products due to a risk relating to the popper fastening on the sleeping bag , which could cause choking .
The products being recalled were sold both in John Lewis stores and on the retailer ’ s website between February and November 2020 .
Which products are being recalled ?
The products being recalled , and their corresponding product codes , are as follows : What should I do if I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
If you ’ ve purchased or received one of the above sleeping bags , you are advised to stop using it and return it to your nearest John Lewis shop .
You will be entitled to a full refund .
If you have any queries or require further information , you can call John Lewis ’ customer helpline on 01698 545 160 , between 9am and 6pm , Monday to Friday , 10am to 6pm on Saturday , and 11am to 6pm on Sunday .
John Lewis said , “ We apologise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ product recall will cause you .
”

The high street retailer is recalling five different products due to a risk relating to the popper fastening on the sleeping bag, which could cause choking.
The products being recalled were sold both in John Lewis stores and on the retailer’s website between February and November 2020.
Which products are being recalled?
The products being recalled, and their corresponding product codes, are as follows:
John Lewis & Partners Jurassic Garden Dinosaur Stripe Baby Sleeping Bag
Product codes: 33026530, 33026531, 33026532, 33026469, 33026470, 33026471
John Lewis & Partners Jurassic Garden Dinosaur Print Baby Sleeping Bag
Product codes: 33026110, 33026111, 33026112, 33026527, 33026528, 33026529, 33026472, 33026473, 33026474
John Lewis & Partners Leckford Bunny Baby Sleeping Bag
Product codes: 33026107, 33026108, 33026109
John Lewis & Partners Leckford Bunny Baby Sleep Bag, Pack of 2
Product codes: 33026521, 33026522, 33026523, 33026423, 33026452, 33026453
John Lewis & Partners Plain Cotton Muslin Sleeping Bag
Product codes: 33026479, 33026478, 33026477, 33026465, 33026463, 33026464
What should I do if I’ve purchased one of these products?
If you’ve purchased or received one of the above sleeping bags, you are advised to stop using it and return it to your nearest John Lewis shop. You will be entitled to a full refund.
If you have any queries or require further information, you can call John Lewis’ customer helpline on 01698 545 160, between 9am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm on Saturday, and 11am to 6pm on Sunday.
John Lewis said, “We apologise for any concern and inconvenience that this product recall will cause you.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-11--Sainsbury’s is hiring Christmas staff - how to apply

Sainsbury 's will be hiring double the usual amount of Christmas staff this year with the supermarket chain expecting three quarters of a million online orders every week .
A total of 12,000 seasonal roles will be created , which is twice the amount of last year ’ s 6,000 .
Similar to its supermarket rivals , Sainsbury ’ s has doubled its online grocery delivery capacity this year , after orders boomed during the lockdown period in March , through to November .
The supermarket said it expects to receive around 750,000 online orders every week in December , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and collect .
How to apply for seasonal roles at Sainsbury ’ s The temporary seasonal roles will pay £9.30 in store , with slightly higher levels around London .
You can apply for Christmas jobs via the Sainsbury ’ s Christmas Jobs section on their website here .
A Kantar survey revealed that many UK supermarkets have seen sales grow by between seven per cent and 14 per cent in the last few weeks .
Sainsbury ’ s retail and digital director Clo Moriarty said , “ This Christmas will be like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to shop for their celebrations has changed completely , “ To help them find everything they need and shop how they want , we ’ re recruiting thousands more Christmas colleagues than in previous years.
” The seasonal staff boost comes after last month 's news that Sainsbury ’ s will be cutting around 3,500 jobs , as it closes its meat , fish and deli counters , as well as some Argos stores .
This is a bid to save around £60 million .
However , by March 2021 the supermarket plans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , largely to support its online growth .

A total of 12,000 seasonal roles will be created, which is twice the amount of last year’s 6,000.
Similar to its supermarket rivals, Sainsbury’s has doubled its online grocery delivery capacity this year, after orders boomed during the lockdown period in March, through to November.
The supermarket said it expects to receive around 750,000 online orders every week in December, either through door delivery, or click and collect.
How to apply for seasonal roles at Sainsbury’s
The temporary seasonal roles will pay £9.30 in store, with slightly higher levels around London.
You can apply for Christmas jobs via the Sainsbury’s Christmas Jobs section on their website here.
‘A Christmas like no other’
A Kantar survey revealed that many UK supermarkets have seen sales grow by between seven per cent and 14 per cent in the last few weeks.
Sainsbury’s retail and digital director Clo Moriarty said, “This Christmas will be like no other and the way customers want to shop for their celebrations has changed completely,
“To help them find everything they need and shop how they want, we’re recruiting thousands more Christmas colleagues than in previous years.”
3,500 jobs cuts to save £60 million
The seasonal staff boost comes after last month's news that Sainsbury’s will be cutting around 3,500 jobs, as it closes its meat, fish and deli counters, as well as some Argos stores. This is a bid to save around £60 million.
However, by March 2021 the supermarket plans to have created 6,000 permanent new jobs, largely to support its online growth.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-11--Google warns users that important files could end up deleted

Google have announced changes to its storage policy which could mean some of the 1.5 billion users worldwide could see important files , photos , documents and emails deleted .
In a statement released by Google Workspace Vice President , Jose Pastor , and Google Photos Vice President , Shimrit Ben-Yair , it was revealed that a host of new changes would be coming to Google accounts .
“ These changes will apply to Photos and Drive ( Specifically Google Docs , Sheets , Slides , Drawings , Forms and Jambord Files ) and will enable us to continue investing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” the tech giant explained .
It added , “ We ’ re also introducing new policies for consumer Google Accounts that are either inactive or over their storage limit across Gmail , Drive ( including Google Docs , Sheets , Slides , Drawings , Forms and Jambord Files ) and Photos , and to bring our policies more in line with industry standards.
” The storage policy changes from Google won ’ t be implemented until 1 June 2021 .
In an email sent to users , Google said , “ As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2021 , the earliest it would be enforced is 1 June 2023.
” After 1 June 2021 , accounts that are either inactive or over their storage limit across Gmail , Drive and/or Photos could see content being deleted .
If you ’ re inactive in one of more of these services for two years ( 24 months ) , Google may delete the content in the product ( s ) in which you ’ re inactive .
Similarly , if you ’ re over your storage limit for two years , Google @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Drive and Photos .
Google says , “ We will notify you multiple times before we attempt to remove any content so you have ample opportunity to take action .
“ The simplest way to keep your account active is to periodically visit Gmail , Drive or Photos on the web or mobile , while signed in and connected to the internet.
” New content counting towards your storage Starting from 1 June 2021 , any new documents , sheets , slides , drawings , forms or Jamboard files will begin counting towards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Similarly , new photos or videos uploaded in high quality in Google Photos after 1 June 2021 will count towards your free 15 GB storage quota , or any additional storage you ’ ve purchased as a Google One member .
Existing files will not count towards your storage , unless they ’ re modified on or after 1 June 2021 .
“ To make this transition easier , we ’ ll exempt all high quality photos and videos you back up before June 1 [ 2021 ] , ” Google explained .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ who back up in high quality should have “ years ” before needing to take action , with Google estimating “ that 80 per cent of you should have at least three years before you reach 15 GB .
”

In a statement released by Google Workspace Vice President, Jose Pastor, and Google Photos Vice President, Shimrit Ben-Yair, it was revealed that a host of new changes would be coming to Google accounts.
“These changes will apply to Photos and Drive (Specifically Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drawings, Forms and Jambord Files) and will enable us to continue investing in these products for the future,” the tech giant explained.
It added, “We’re also introducing new policies for consumer Google Accounts that are either inactive or over their storage limit across Gmail, Drive (including Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drawings, Forms and Jambord Files) and Photos, and to bring our policies more in line with industry standards.”
The storage policy changes from Google won’t be implemented until 1 June 2021.
In an email sent to users, Google said, “As this policy goes into effect 1 June 2021, the earliest it would be enforced is 1 June 2023.”
Files could be deleted
After 1 June 2021, accounts that are either inactive or over their storage limit across Gmail, Drive and/or Photos could see content being deleted.
If you’re inactive in one of more of these services for two years (24 months), Google may delete the content in the product(s) in which you’re inactive.
Similarly, if you’re over your storage limit for two years, Google may delete your content across Gmail, Drive and Photos.
Google says, “We will notify you multiple times before we attempt to remove any content so you have ample opportunity to take action.
“The simplest way to keep your account active is to periodically visit Gmail, Drive or Photos on the web or mobile, while signed in and connected to the internet.”
New content counting towards your storage
Starting from 1 June 2021, any new documents, sheets, slides, drawings, forms or Jamboard files will begin counting towards your free 15GB of allotted storage.
Similarly, new photos or videos uploaded in high quality in Google Photos after 1 June 2021 will count towards your free 15 GB storage quota, or any additional storage you’ve purchased as a Google One member.
Existing files will not count towards your storage, unless they’re modified on or after 1 June 2021.
“To make this transition easier, we’ll exempt all high quality photos and videos you back up before June 1 [2021],” Google explained.
The tech firm said that most people who back up in high quality should have “years” before needing to take action, with Google estimating “that 80 per cent of you should have at least three years before you reach 15 GB.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-11--Kidderminster child rapist has sentence increased - but still avoids jail

A CHILD rapist from Kidderminster has had his sentence increased - but has still avoided serving any time in prison .
Callum Haycock , 21 , from Kidderminster , was given a three-year community order and ordered to pay £2,500 in compensation after he was found guilty in October of raping a five-year-old girl .
The sentence was met with outrage from parents in Kidderminster and from across the world , who took to social media to express their disbelief that Haycock was able to walk free from court .
Calls were made to sign a petition for the sentence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's mum , who can not be identified to protect the victim 's identity , pledged to appeal the sentence in the High Court .
A Save Our Children group was also set up in response to the case , which raised over £1,500 to pay for counselling for the victim or to go towards legal fees for a retrial .
Following a referral to the Court of Appeal by the Solicitor General , a hearing was held today ( December 11 ) and the sentence was found to be unduly lenient .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's three-year community order to now include a 12-month electronically monitored curfew between the hours of 7pm to 7am .
He will not serve any time in prison for the crime .
Speaking after the hearing this morning , the Solicitor General said : “ Haycock ’ s sickening actions have had a significant impact on the victim and her family , and it is right that the Court of Appeal has increased his sentence today .
`` My thoughts remain with the victim and her family for their ordeal .
”

Callum Haycock, 21, from Kidderminster, was given a three-year community order and ordered to pay £2,500 in compensation after he was found guilty in October of raping a five-year-old girl.
The sentence was met with outrage from parents in Kidderminster and from across the world, who took to social media to express their disbelief that Haycock was able to walk free from court.
Calls were made to sign a petition for the sentence to be reviewed, while the girl's mum, who cannot be identified to protect the victim's identity, pledged to appeal the sentence in the High Court.
A Save Our Children group was also set up in response to the case, which raised over £1,500 to pay for counselling for the victim or to go towards legal fees for a retrial.
Following a referral to the Court of Appeal by the Solicitor General, a hearing was held today (December 11) and the sentence was found to be unduly lenient.
The court increased the severity of Haycock's three-year community order to now include a 12-month electronically monitored curfew between the hours of 7pm to 7am.
He will not serve any time in prison for the crime.
Speaking after the hearing this morning, the Solicitor General said: “Haycock’s sickening actions have had a significant impact on the victim and her family, and it is right that the Court of Appeal has increased his sentence today.
"My thoughts remain with the victim and her family for their ordeal.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-11--Kidderminster man Jamie Perry wanted on recall to prison

A MAN from Kidderminster is wanted by police for breaching the conditions of his licence .
Jamie Perry had previously @ @ @ @ @ bodily harm offence and is now wanted for breaching the terms of his licence .
@ @ @ @ @ of Perry and are asking for the public 's assistance in locating the 30-year-old so @ @ @ @ @ to prison .
Officers are warning members of the public , however , not to @ @ @ @ @ to call police .
A spokesman for West Mercia Police said : `` We are @ @ @ @ @ s assistance in locating a Kidderminster man wanted on recall to prison .
`` Jamie @ @ @ @ @ had previously been convicted for a grievous bodily harm offence and is now wanted for @ @ @ @ @ licence .
`` He is described as around 5ft 6in tall with short , light @ @ @ @ @ anyone sees Perry or knows of his whereabouts , they should call 101 and not @ @ @ @ @ you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 . ''

Jamie Perry had previously been convicted for a grievous bodily harm offence and is now wanted for breaching the terms of his licence.
Police have released a mugshot of Perry and are asking for the public's assistance in locating the 30-year-old so that he can be returned to prison.
Officers are warning members of the public, however, not to approach Perry directly and instead to call police.
A spokesman for West Mercia Police said: "We are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a Kidderminster man wanted on recall to prison.
"Jamie Perry, aged 30, had previously been convicted for a grievous bodily harm offence and is now wanted for breaching the conditions of his licence.
"He is described as around 5ft 6in tall with short, light brown hair.
"If anyone sees Perry or knows of his whereabouts, they should call 101 and not approach him directly. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-11--Funeral car passes for Kidderminster Harriers send-off to pie man Brian

HARRIERS staff lined the streets outside Aggborough Stadium this morning to bid a final farewell to club legend Brian Murdoch .
A lifelong Kidderminster Harriers supporter , Brian was best known for feeding hungry fans on match days for 55 years , serving up his famous pies and Aggborough soup .
His pies were known by supporters and visitors countrywide and regularly topped the BBC 's Price of Football survey for being the most expensive in the country - although fans would say they were worth every penny .
Brian Murdoch was famous for his match day pies Brian had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including Murdoch 's Wine Bar and an outside catering business .
He died on November 7 at Russell 's Hall Hospital , aged 81 , after a battle with illness .
In the wake of his death , 'Rip Brian ' became a trending topic on Twitter as Harriers fans - and fans of his world famous pies - took to social media to pay tribute .
Harriers CEO Neil Male joined club staff outside the ground on Friday morning ( December 11 ) to give one of their most loyal supporters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ posted on Twitter : `` This morning , Neil Male joined club staff in giving Harriers legend Brian Murdoch a send-off as he passed Aggborough for the final time . ''
In an earlier tribute , Male said : `` I know how much Brian and his family ’ s food business meant to the fans here – for those coming to matches at Aggborough he was a constant for many , many years and he ’ ll be sadly missed .
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A lifelong Kidderminster Harriers supporter, Brian was best known for feeding hungry fans on match days for 55 years, serving up his famous pies and Aggborough soup.
His pies were known by supporters and visitors countrywide and regularly topped the BBC's Price of Football survey for being the most expensive in the country - although fans would say they were worth every penny.
Brian Murdoch was famous for his match day pies
Brian had various other business ventures in the town, including Murdoch's Wine Bar and an outside catering business.
He died on November 7 at Russell's Hall Hospital, aged 81, after a battle with illness.
In the wake of his death, 'Rip Brian' became a trending topic on Twitter as Harriers fans - and fans of his world famous pies - took to social media to pay tribute.
Harriers CEO Neil Male joined club staff outside the ground on Friday morning (December 11) to give one of their most loyal supporters a legend's send-off.
The club posted on Twitter: "This morning, Neil Male joined club staff in giving Harriers legend Brian Murdoch a send-off as he passed Aggborough for the final time."
In an earlier tribute, Male said: "I know how much Brian and his family’s food business meant to the fans here – for those coming to matches at Aggborough he was a constant for many, many years and he’ll be sadly missed.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-12--Daughter 'failed by system' as Kidderminster rapist avoids jail again

THE devastated mother of a five-year-old girl who was raped by a Kidderminster man says the justice system has `` failed '' her daughter .
On Friday ( December 11 ) , the Court of Appeal ruled that Callum Haycock 's sentence for raping the young girl had been unduly lenient .
In October , 21-year-old Haycock was given a three-year community order and ordered to pay £2,500 in compensation after he was found guilty of raping a girl under the age of 13 .
Following a referral to the Court of Appeal by the Solicitor General , the severity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increased to include a 12-month electronically monitored curfew between the hours of 7pm to 7am .
He will not serve any time in prison .
Speaking after the hearing , the Solicitor General said : “ Haycock ’ s sickening actions have had a significant impact on the victim and her family , and it is right that the Court of Appeal has increased his sentence today .
`` My thoughts remain with the victim and her family for their ordeal.
” But the girl 's mum , who can not be identified @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said her daughter had been `` failed '' once again by the British justice system .
She told The Shuttle : `` [ My daughter ] and I were at the hearing .
[ My daughter ] still feels as if British justice has failed her .
`` We plan to continue fighting even though we are being told there is nothing more we can do . ''
Readers have responded to the revised sentence with further outrage , with one person describing it as `` abominable '' .
Another reader said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joke !
What happens if he commits a sexual assault again ?
A pat on his shoulder ?
`` The victim and her family will live under this shadow for the rest of their lives .
Whilst he plays with his cars ! ''

On Friday (December 11), the Court of Appeal ruled that Callum Haycock's sentence for raping the young girl had been unduly lenient.
In October, 21-year-old Haycock was given a three-year community order and ordered to pay £2,500 in compensation after he was found guilty of raping a girl under the age of 13.
Following a referral to the Court of Appeal by the Solicitor General, the severity of Haycock's three-year community order was increased to include a 12-month electronically monitored curfew between the hours of 7pm to 7am.
He will not serve any time in prison.
Speaking after the hearing, the Solicitor General said: “Haycock’s sickening actions have had a significant impact on the victim and her family, and it is right that the Court of Appeal has increased his sentence today.
"My thoughts remain with the victim and her family for their ordeal.”
But the girl's mum, who cannot be identified to protect the victim's identity, said her daughter had been "failed" once again by the British justice system.
She told The Shuttle: "[My daughter] and I were at the hearing. [My daughter] still feels as if British justice has failed her.
"We plan to continue fighting even though we are being told there is nothing more we can do."
Readers have responded to the revised sentence with further outrage, with one person describing it as "abominable".
Another reader said: "Disgraceful! The law is a joke! What happens if he commits a sexual assault again? A pat on his shoulder?
"The victim and her family will live under this shadow for the rest of their lives. Whilst he plays with his cars!"


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-12--Last chance to donate a Christmas gift to Wyre Forest families in need

HUNDREDS of children from disadvantaged families in Wyre Forest will have presents to open on Christmas day thanks to donations to this year 's Shuttle Gift Appeal with charity Home-Start .
With just two days to go before the donation deadline , we 're taking a look back at one of the family 's helped by last year 's appeal .
Daz Wilkes ' family in Kidderminster had been receiving Home-Start 's support for four years .
He told The Shuttle last December : `` If it was n't for this appeal , there would n't be any presents under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ struggle a bit at Christmastime so it 's good to know that we 've got this support .
`` When we first received the gifts a few years ago , we were so happy we cried .
`` Now anything we 're given by Home-Start we do try to give back once we 're done with it .
We 're just very grateful to them . ''
Last year was our biggest appeal yet with a staggering 1,285 presents donated , and after a difficult year due to the coronavirus pandemic we 're @ @ @ @ @ @ @ record-breaker .
Shuttle editor Stephanie Preece said : `` We 've been absolutely blown away by people 's generosity this year , particularly after a difficult year .
`` We 're on track to have our best year yet but there 's always room for more donations .
Every gift we receive will go to a child in need , whether that 's to one of the 162 children Home-Start supports or to children at our local schools whose families are in need of a bit of support this Christmas . ''
Gifts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 14 at Midcounties Co-op stores in Stourport and Franche Road , Kidderminster , the Swan Centre management suite , Franche Community Church , St Ambrose Church , St George 's Church , Tesco branches in Stourport and Kidderminster , and the Home-Start office in New Road .
Home-Start staff and volunteers will then wrap and pack the gifts and store them in a Covid-secure storage room for 72 hours before delivering them to the families they support , or passing them onto safeguarding leads at local primary schools to distribute to vulnerable pupils @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but must be new and unwrapped .
For more information about Home-Start and the Shuttle Gift Appeal , visit homestartwyreforest.org.uk or call 01562 825896 .

With just two days to go before the donation deadline, we're taking a look back at one of the family's helped by last year's appeal.
Daz Wilkes' family in Kidderminster had been receiving Home-Start's support for four years.
He told The Shuttle last December: "If it wasn't for this appeal, there wouldn't be any presents under our tree now.
"We do struggle a bit at Christmastime so it's good to know that we've got this support.
"When we first received the gifts a few years ago, we were so happy we cried.
"Now anything we're given by Home-Start we do try to give back once we're done with it. We're just very grateful to them."
Last year was our biggest appeal yet with a staggering 1,285 presents donated, and after a difficult year due to the coronavirus pandemic we're hoping this year's will be another record-breaker.
Shuttle editor Stephanie Preece said: "We've been absolutely blown away by people's generosity this year, particularly after a difficult year.
"We're on track to have our best year yet but there's always room for more donations. Every gift we receive will go to a child in need, whether that's to one of the 162 children Home-Start supports or to children at our local schools whose families are in need of a bit of support this Christmas."
Home-Start co-ordinator Kelly Hurst, volunteer co-ordinator Joanne Shinton and Sue Spicer from charity partner Mid-Counties Co-operative
Gifts can be donated until Monday, December 14 at Midcounties Co-op stores in Stourport and Franche Road, Kidderminster, the Swan Centre management suite, Franche Community Church, St Ambrose Church, St George's Church, Tesco branches in Stourport and Kidderminster, and the Home-Start office in New Road.
Home-Start staff and volunteers will then wrap and pack the gifts and store them in a Covid-secure storage room for 72 hours before delivering them to the families they support, or passing them onto safeguarding leads at local primary schools to distribute to vulnerable pupils.
Presents can be of any value but must be new and unwrapped.
For more information about Home-Start and the Shuttle Gift Appeal, visit homestartwyreforest.org.uk or call 01562 825896.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-12--Tesco chairman warns of price hikes in no-deal Brexit

Consumers could face price hikes and a shortage of certain fresh foods if a trade deal with the European Uniion is not secured , the chairman of Tesco has warned .
John Allan has also said we could see a lot more UK-produced items on the shelves when imported goods jumo in price due to import taxes .
He told the BBC import taxes could push the price of brie cheese up by 40 % and may mean British shoppers opt for cheddar instead .
Mr Allan warned food bills could climb by 5 % on average in the event @ @ @ @ @ @ @ products likely to increase significantly more .
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said on Thursday he is “ not concerned ” about potential food price rises or shortages if the Government fails to strike a trade deal .
He told Bloomberg : “ Those almost inevitably are going to lead to higher prices , and I think if we go out on a no-deal basis that is unavoidable.
” He warned there is likely to be disruption during the transition period which could impact the transport of some foods and lead to empty shelves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may see some shortages of fresh foods , particularly short-life fresh foods .
“ I think that will only be for a limited period , perhaps a month or two , before we get back to normal .
Tesco chairman John Allan warns a no-deal Brexit could see temporary shortages of some products ( Tesco/PA ) “ I don ’ t think there is any reason at all for any consumer to panic or panic-buy at the moment .
“ There is still going to be plenty of food in the UK – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a period of time.
” Alongside its grocery competitors , Tesco has been stockpiling long-life items in its warehouses in preparation for a no-deal .
Last month , Sainsbury ’ s raised concerns that the supply of some fish , dairy and meat products to its stores in Northern Ireland could be significantly reduced next year due to Brexit .

John Allan has also said we could see a lot more UK-produced items on the shelves when imported goods jumo in price due to import taxes.
He told the BBC import taxes could push the price of brie cheese up by 40% and may mean British shoppers opt for cheddar instead.
Mr Allan warned food bills could climb by 5% on average in the event of a no-deal scenario, with specific products likely to increase significantly more.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said on Thursday he is “not concerned” about potential food price rises or shortages if the Government fails to strike a trade deal.
But Mr Allan insisted impending tariffs will increase prices.
He told Bloomberg: “Those almost inevitably are going to lead to higher prices, and I think if we go out on a no-deal basis that is unavoidable.”
He warned there is likely to be disruption during the transition period which could impact the transport of some foods and lead to empty shelves.
Mr Allan said: “We may see some shortages of fresh foods, particularly short-life fresh foods.
“I think that will only be for a limited period, perhaps a month or two, before we get back to normal.
Tesco chairman John Allan warns a no-deal Brexit could see temporary shortages of some products (Tesco/PA)
“I don’t think there is any reason at all for any consumer to panic or panic-buy at the moment.
“There is still going to be plenty of food in the UK – there may just be slightly restricted choice for a period of time.”
Alongside its grocery competitors, Tesco has been stockpiling long-life items in its warehouses in preparation for a no-deal.
Last month, Sainsbury’s raised concerns that the supply of some fish, dairy and meat products to its stores in Northern Ireland could be significantly reduced next year due to Brexit.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-12-12--BBC negotiating a 'fairer deal' for your TV Licence

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has asked the BBC to set out its financial needs ahead of assessment of the licence ’ s pricing .
A colour TV licence currently costs £154.50 a year and the negotiations will determine how much public funding will be given to the BBC and Welsh language channel S4C .
Mr Dowden said : “ Public service broadcasting is woven into the cultural fabric of the UK , but to remain relevant and meet people ’ s needs in the digital age it must evolve .
“ We are today taking a step forward in our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beginning negotiations to agree the cost of a TV licence from 2022 so that it offers fee payers the best value for money.
” The Government expects the television licence fee settlement process to be concluded by autumn next year before coming into force on April 1 2022 .
A group of independent professionals have also been appointed to a panel to help consider the future of broadcasting in the UK .
The Public Service Broadcasting Advisory Panel will include former Channel 4 chief executive and BBC chairman Lord Michael Grade and Facebook @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mendelsohn , as well as former senior executives from Sky , ITN and TV production company Endemol Shine .
Mr Dowden said the panel will “ help shape the future of the public broadcasting system and explore the reforms needed to make sure it is modern , sustainable and successful ” .
The group will advise ministers on whether the public service broadcasting system remains relevant today and whether the current funding and governance model is fit for purpose .
The experts will look at the impact of technology on audiences , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the overall TV market , including streaming services .
Lord Grade said : “ Our public service broadcasting remit has served the nation well for over 80 years but the time has come to review its relevance for the digital age and maybe redefine it.
” A BBC spokesperson said that the “ past few months have served as a powerful reminder of just how much the BBC matters locally , nationally and globally ” .
“ Our programmes and services have never been more relevant , important or necessary , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ committed to delivering great value ” and “ will continue to innovate , adapt and lead change , ” it added .
“ We welcome the Government ’ s commitment to conducting an open and transparent process .
“ We look forward to working with Government to secure the right funding settlement for the BBC and its audiences.
” Earlier this year the universal right to a free TV licence ended for those over the age of 75 , however those who receive pension credits are still entitled to the benefit .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to decriminalise non-payment of the licence fee .
Josh O ’ Connell , chief executive of the TaxPayers ’ Alliance , said : “ These talks must deliver a fairer deal for taxpayers .
“ Auntie must be ordered to keep costs down to protect households from yet another painful rise in the licence fee .
“ But to guarantee the best value for money , ministers must prepare to bring the BBC ’ s funding model into the 21st century .
“ In the long term , public service broadcasters can only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TV tax and let the BBC stand on its own two feet .
”

A colour TV licence currently costs £154.50 a year and the negotiations will determine how much public funding will be given to the BBC and Welsh language channel S4C.
Mr Dowden said: “Public service broadcasting is woven into the cultural fabric of the UK, but to remain relevant and meet people’s needs in the digital age it must evolve.
“We are today taking a step forward in our roadmap for reform of the BBC and beginning negotiations to agree the cost of a TV licence from 2022 so that it offers fee payers the best value for money.”
The Government expects the television licence fee settlement process to be concluded by autumn next year before coming into force on April 1 2022.
A group of independent professionals have also been appointed to a panel to help consider the future of broadcasting in the UK.
The Public Service Broadcasting Advisory Panel will include former Channel 4 chief executive and BBC chairman Lord Michael Grade and Facebook’s vice president for Europe Nicola Mendelsohn, as well as former senior executives from Sky, ITN and TV production company Endemol Shine.
Mr Dowden said the panel will “help shape the future of the public broadcasting system and explore the reforms needed to make sure it is modern, sustainable and successful”.
The group will advise ministers on whether the public service broadcasting system remains relevant today and whether the current funding and governance model is fit for purpose.
(PA Wire)
The experts will look at the impact of technology on audiences, as well as the financial sustainability of broadcasters and the overall TV market, including streaming services.
Lord Grade said: “Our public service broadcasting remit has served the nation well for over 80 years but the time has come to review its relevance for the digital age and maybe redefine it.”
A BBC spokesperson said that the “past few months have served as a powerful reminder of just how much the BBC matters locally, nationally and globally”.
“Our programmes and services have never been more relevant, important or necessary,” the statement said.
The BBC is “committed to delivering great value” and “will continue to innovate, adapt and lead change,” it added.
“We welcome the Government’s commitment to conducting an open and transparent process.
“We look forward to working with Government to secure the right funding settlement for the BBC and its audiences.”
Earlier this year the universal right to a free TV licence ended for those over the age of 75, however those who receive pension credits are still entitled to the benefit.
The Government is also consulting on proposals to decriminalise non-payment of the licence fee.
Josh O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers’ Alliance, said: “These talks must deliver a fairer deal for taxpayers.
“Auntie must be ordered to keep costs down to protect households from yet another painful rise in the licence fee.
“But to guarantee the best value for money, ministers must prepare to bring the BBC’s funding model into the 21st century.
“In the long term, public service broadcasters can only compete and survive if we axe the TV tax and let the BBC stand on its own two feet.”