kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-09--LV offers £50 lockdown car insurance refund: how to claim it

Insurer LV ( formerly Liverpool Victoria ) is offering its motor policy customers a refund of up to £50 due to the Covid-19 crisis .
The insurer is only the second UK insurer to offer cash back to customers affected by lockdown , following Admiral , which is offering £25 per vehicle back to customers .
However , unlike Admiral , which is automatically refunding the same amount to each customer , LV= customers have to apply for the refund and will get between £20 and £50 depending on their circumstances .
The insurer has set aside £30 million , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fewer claims being made during lockdown .
Do you qualify for the refund ?
The offer applies to anyone with a car or motorbike policy with LV= who meets its definition of `` struggling financially '' .
To meet its criteria you must either : • Have been furloughed due to coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) and have not yet received the 80 per cent payment scheme from your employer • Be self-employed and unable to work due to coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) , but haven ’ t received the 80 per cent payment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been made unemployed at any point after March 1 , 2020 due to coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) If you fall into one of these categories , you are eligible to claim either a cash grant or a partial refund on your premium .
The refund will not be automatically applied and to claim you need to contact the insurer on 0800 085 5608 .
The amount you get will depend on your overall premium , with most people expected to get between £20 and £50 back .
Full details can be found on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chief executive of LV= GI , said : `` Right now , there are millions of families across the UK who are facing unforeseen pressures on their finances as a result of coronavirus .
`` So , we believe it ’ s vital and the right thing to do to concentrate the additional financial support we can offer on those who are really struggling . ''
UK insurers have been accused of withholding up to £1 billion of savings from customers during lockdown , as quieter roads lead to fewer claims .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on all insurers to consider refunds or premium reductions in the wake of the coronavirus .
It wants insurers to make changes to ensure they are offering “ product value ” in a period where drivers are using their cars far less .

The insurer is only the second UK insurer to offer cash back to customers affected by lockdown, following Admiral, which is offering £25 per vehicle back to customers.
However, unlike Admiral, which is automatically refunding the same amount to each customer, LV= customers have to apply for the refund and will get between £20 and £50 depending on their circumstances.
The insurer has set aside £30 million, which it expects to save thanks to fewer claims being made during lockdown.
Do you qualify for the refund?
The offer applies to anyone with a car or motorbike policy with LV= who meets its definition of "struggling financially".
To meet its criteria you must either:
Have been furloughed due to coronavirus (COVID-19) and have not yet received the 80 per cent payment scheme from your employer
Be self-employed and unable to work due to coronavirus (COVID-19), but haven’t received the 80 per cent payment scheme from the Government yet
Have been made unemployed at any point after March 1, 2020 due to coronavirus (COVID-19)
How to claim
If you fall into one of these categories, you are eligible to claim either a cash grant or a partial refund on your premium. The refund will not be automatically applied and to claim you need to contact the insurer on 0800 085 5608.
The amount you get will depend on your overall premium, with most people expected to get between £20 and £50 back. Full details can be found on the LV= website.
Steve Treloar, chief executive of LV= GI, said: "Right now, there are millions of families across the UK who are facing unforeseen pressures on their finances as a result of coronavirus.
"So, we believe it’s vital and the right thing to do to concentrate the additional financial support we can offer on those who are really struggling."
UK insurers have been accused of withholding up to £1 billion of savings from customers during lockdown, as quieter roads lead to fewer claims.
The Financial Conduct Authority has also recently called on all insurers to consider refunds or premium reductions in the wake of the coronavirus.
It wants insurers to make changes to ensure they are offering “product value” in a period where drivers are using their cars far less.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-09--NHS Guardian Angels campaign: Support frontline workers in Covid-19 fight

Dozens of NHS workers have now died after contracting coronavirus .
This is a national tragedy .
Society is asking those who signed up for jobs to help others to put themselves in harm ’ s way to keep the rest of us safe .
As our newspaper today launches a campaign calling on the government to axe university fees for student nurses , we are also asking you - our reader - to dig deep for those on the frontline .
Our newspaper group Newsquest has already helped raised more than £16,000 for NHS Charities Together and their urgent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fund the NHS but goes to help those workers at the coal face of this crisis by covering their expenses , accommodation , travel and food as well as supporting them with equipment and any other necessary items .
Since the beginning of the pandemic , we have reported on the plight of doctors and nurses on the frontline raising concerns about their safety .
In many cases , staff are being gagged by their hospitals to stop them speaking out about the dangerous lack of PPE .
The Doctors ’ Association UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” emails , have faced the fear of disciplinary action and some cases , individuals have been sent home .
This is wrong and leads to the unnecessary loss of life .
Tragic Dr Peter Tun , a talented surgeon , died weeks after raising his concerns about a lack of protective equipment at Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading .
Emails showed he was fearful for his and his colleagues ’ safety , but his hospital Trust refused to provide them with masks .
After coming into contact with five Covid-19 patients , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Foundation Trust said it was “ deeply saddened ” by his death but denied there was a lack of PPE .
Devastating stories from the frontline have left us with no choice but to act .
We believe as the public we must lend our support in any way possible , which is why our newspaper has been raising money to support the NHS workforce .
These guardian angels of the community are serving on the frontline under impossible pressure to save lives - and they need our help more than ever .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and gifts for staff , food deliveries and refreshments , covering the cost of travel and accommodation and other items which enhance the well-being of NHS staff and volunteers .
Please give whatever you can , and let us give a collective , united message to our NHS workers of our huge appreciation for their efforts .

Society is asking those who signed up for jobs to help others to put themselves in harm’s way to keep the rest of us safe.
As our newspaper today launches a campaign calling on the government to axe university fees for student nurses, we are also asking you - our reader - to dig deep for those on the frontline.
Our newspaper group Newsquest has already helped raised more than £16,000 for NHS Charities Together and their urgent Covid-19 Appeal.
This drive does not fund the NHS but goes to help those workers at the coal face of this crisis by covering their expenses, accommodation, travel and food as well as supporting them with equipment and any other necessary items.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have reported on the plight of doctors and nurses on the frontline raising concerns about their safety.
In many cases, staff are being gagged by their hospitals to stop them speaking out about the dangerous lack of PPE.
The Doctors’ Association UK revealed staff have been receiving “threatening” emails, have faced the fear of disciplinary action and some cases, individuals have been sent home.
This is wrong and leads to the unnecessary loss of life.
Tragic Dr Peter Tun, a talented surgeon, died weeks after raising his concerns about a lack of protective equipment at Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading.
Emails showed he was fearful for his and his colleagues’ safety, but his hospital Trust refused to provide them with masks.
After coming into contact with five Covid-19 patients, Dr Tun died.
The Royal Berkshire Foundation Trust said it was “deeply saddened” by his death but denied there was a lack of PPE.
Devastating stories from the frontline have left us with no choice but to act.
We believe as the public we must lend our support in any way possible, which is why our newspaper has been raising money to support the NHS workforce.
These guardian angels of the community are serving on the frontline under impossible pressure to save lives - and they need our help more than ever.
Donations will be used for well-being packs and gifts for staff, food deliveries and refreshments, covering the cost of travel and accommodation and other items which enhance the well-being of NHS staff and volunteers.
Please give whatever you can, and let us give a collective, united message to our NHS workers of our huge appreciation for their efforts.
To donate, visit our campaign's GoFundMe page.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-10--Wyre Forest swim fanatic's creative way of training in lockdown

A MEDAL-winning Wyre Forest youngster who was missing out on swimming training came up with a creative solution in her garden - involving a bungee rope and a paddling pool .
Kacey Evans has loved swimming since the age of three and regularly takes part in competitions , gaining an impressive collection of medals .
The young fitness fan usually trains six times a week in her local pool and dreams of becoming an Olympic swimmer .
But lockdown has meant Kacey has missed out on her sessions - that is until she took matters into her own hands .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ competition .
Photo by SWNS Fastening a bungee rope onto the edge of her 10ft garden swimming pool , Kacey has been keeping her strength training up by practicing in her garden .
Proud mum Tessa Evans , 32 , said : `` Kacey was really disappointed to hear her competitions were being cancelled due to coronavirus so came up with her own idea to keep on training at home .
Video grab of 11-year-old swimming fanatic Kacey Evans keeping up her training in lockdown .
Photo by SWNS '' The bungee rope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to introduce strength exercises into their training .
`` The swimming elastic comprises an adjustable belt that secures around your body and a stretchy cord that attaches to something allowing you to swim with extra resistance , working you hard .
Kacey Evans with some of her medals .
Photo by SWNS '' She 's done an hour in our pool in the garden every day for the past two weeks .
`` Kacey 's dream is to become an Olympic swimmer when she is older and she is not letting this pandemic @ @ @ @

Kacey Evans has loved swimming since the age of three and regularly takes part in competitions, gaining an impressive collection of medals.
The young fitness fan usually trains six times a week in her local pool and dreams of becoming an Olympic swimmer.
But lockdown has meant Kacey has missed out on her sessions - that is until she took matters into her own hands.
Kacey Evans with a medal after a competition. Photo by SWNS
Fastening a bungee rope onto the edge of her 10ft garden swimming pool, Kacey has been keeping her strength training up by practicing in her garden.
Proud mum Tessa Evans, 32, said: "Kacey was really disappointed to hear her competitions were being cancelled due to coronavirus so came up with her own idea to keep on training at home.
Video grab of 11-year-old swimming fanatic Kacey Evans keeping up her training in lockdown. Photo by SWNS
"The bungee rope is designed for confident swimmers who want to introduce strength exercises into their training.
"The swimming elastic comprises an adjustable belt that secures around your body and a stretchy cord that attaches to something allowing you to swim with extra resistance, working you hard.
Kacey Evans with some of her medals. Photo by SWNS
"She's done an hour in our pool in the garden every day for the past two weeks.
"Kacey's dream is to become an Olympic swimmer when she is older and she is not letting this pandemic stop her!"
Kacey is part of Wyre Forest Swimming Club.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-10--Severn Valley Railway say youths are still trespassing on tracks

A SECOND warning has been issued by the Severn Valley Railway in response to a rise in people trespassing on its line between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth .
The heritage railway has witnessed an increase in incidents involving youths and families walking along the line and on the track itself during the coronavirus pandemic .
Despite a warning last month , the SVR says the problem is continuing .
General manager Helen Smith said : `` Some people seem to believe there ’ s no problem if they walk along the line at the moment , because we ’ re not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not only is trespassing against the law , but it could also put people at grave risk .
`` We have unscheduled maintenance trains running all the time , and I want to stress the danger that people are putting themselves in when they make the choice to trespass on the line .
“ We ’ ve had a series of recent incidents with groups of young people and families walking along the line , as well as youths throwing stones from one of our bridges .
`` All of these people are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ potentially others at risk by their actions .
`` We have CCTV cameras and security patrols in operation and will inform the police about trespassers .
If appropriate , legal action will be taken .
`` Please keep away from the line - don ’ t put yourself at risk.
” Trespassing on the SVR line could lead to prosecution and a fine of £1,000 or up to one month ’ s imprisonment .
The SVR closed its doors to visitors on March 15 as part of the lockdown measures following Government advice @

The heritage railway has witnessed an increase in incidents involving youths and families walking along the line and on the track itself during the coronavirus pandemic.
Despite a warning last month, the SVR says the problem is continuing.
General manager Helen Smith said: "Some people seem to believe there’s no problem if they walk along the line at the moment, because we’re not running public trains.
"However, not only is trespassing against the law, but it could also put people at grave risk.
"We have unscheduled maintenance trains running all the time, and I want to stress the danger that people are putting themselves in when they make the choice to trespass on the line.
“We’ve had a series of recent incidents with groups of young people and families walking along the line, as well as youths throwing stones from one of our bridges.
"All of these people are breaking the law and putting themselves and potentially others at risk by their actions.
"We have CCTV cameras and security patrols in operation and will inform the police about trespassers. If appropriate, legal action will be taken.
"Please keep away from the line - don’t put yourself at risk.”
The SVR closed its doors to visitors on March 15 as part of the lockdown measures following Government advice.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-10--British Airways plans to relaunch 'some' flights from July

The owner of British Airways and Aer Lingus - International Consolidated Airlines Group ( IAG ) - has said that flights could relaunch from July .
In a series of cost-cutting measures , bosses said flights could resume at 50 per cent capacity by July - but added the group was burning through cash and does not expect to return to full capacity until 2023 .
The company said Covid-19 was having a “ devastating impact on the global airline and travel sectors , with the spread of the virus worldwide , resulting in lockdowns and travel restrictions and advisories @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” What has happened at British Airways in recent weeks ?
Due to the restrictions , passenger capacity fell 94 per cent from late March , with most aircraft grounded , or operating a reduced service for repatriation and cargo-only flights .
Bosses insisted , when going into the crisis , the firm has a strong balance sheet with 10 billion euros ( £8.7 billion ) available .
IAG ’ s Spanish airlines , including Iberia , secured a commercial loan with backing from the country ’ s government .
IAG has also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s loan scheme for British Airways for £300 million , although this has not stopped the firm announcing plans for 12,000 redundancies .
To reduce spending , day-to-day cash costs were cut from 440 million euros ( £384 million ) per week to 200 million euros per week .
The firm added it is planning a “ meaningful return ” to service in July with capacity of 50 per cent in 2020 , although the company added : “ These plans are highly uncertain and subject to the easing of lockdowns and travel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will not recover to pre-crisis levels until 2023 , it predicted , leading to 68 planes due for delivery now likely to be deferred .
In the three months to March 31 , IAG said capacity was down 10.5 per cent compared with 2019 , with a first quarter operating loss before one-off costs of 535 million euros ( £467 million ) .
There was a one-off charge in the quarter of 1.3 billion euros ( £1.1 billion ) to untangle complicated hedges on fuel and currency exchange costs .
What have bosses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ executive , said : “ The operating result up to the end of February was in line with a year ago .
However , March ’ s performance was severely affected by government travel restrictions due to the rapid spread of Covid-19 which significantly impacted demand.
” He added : “ We are planning for a meaningful return to service in July 2020 at the earliest , depending on the easing of lockdowns and travel restrictions around the world .
“ We will adapt our operating procedures to ensure our customers and our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ environment .
” “ However , we do not expect passenger demand to recover to the level of 2019 before 2023 at the earliest .
This means group-wide restructuring is essential in order to get through the crisis and preserve an adequate level of liquidity .
We intend to come out of the crisis as a stronger group.
” Mr Walsh gave his backing for temperature screening of passengers at airports , after Heathrow announced on Wednesday that it will trial the measure .
He said : “ We believe that temperature checks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s an appropriate measure and we do support it .
“ We also support the mandatory use of face coverings , and that I expect to be required on a European-wide basis.
” He confirmed his delayed retirement will now take place on September 24 , with Iberia boss Luis Gallego taking over then .
The news comes just weeks after British Airways said it was set to make up to 12,000 workers redundant .
The airline , which employs 42,000 people , has suffered from the global collapse in passenger numbers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said BA will consult on a “ restructuring and redundancy programme ” as it is expected to take “ several years ” until demand for air travel returns to 2019 levels .
It added at the time : “ The proposals remain subject to consultation but it is likely that they will affect most of British Airways ’ employees and may result in the redundancy of up to 12,000 of them.
” Sir Richard Branson has warned that Virgin Atlantic will collapse unless it receives Government support , with more than 3,000 jobs @ @ @ @

In a series of cost-cutting measures, bosses said flights could resume at 50 per cent capacity by July - but added the group was burning through cash and does not expect to return to full capacity until 2023.
The company said Covid-19 was having a “devastating impact on the global airline and travel sectors, with the spread of the virus worldwide, resulting in lockdowns and travel restrictions and advisories, particularly from late February 2020 onwards.”
What has happened at British Airways in recent weeks?
Due to the restrictions, passenger capacity fell 94 per cent from late March, with most aircraft grounded, or operating a reduced service for repatriation and cargo-only flights.
Bosses insisted, when going into the crisis, the firm has a strong balance sheet with 10 billion euros (£8.7 billion) available. IAG’s Spanish airlines, including Iberia, secured a commercial loan with backing from the country’s government.
IAG has also dipped into the Bank of England’s loan scheme for British Airways for £300 million, although this has not stopped the firm announcing plans for 12,000 redundancies.
To reduce spending, day-to-day cash costs were cut from 440 million euros (£384 million) per week to 200 million euros per week.
Plan to return in July
The firm added it is planning a “meaningful return” to service in July with capacity of 50 per cent in 2020, although the company added: “These plans are highly uncertain and subject to the easing of lockdowns and travel restrictions”.
However, passenger demand will not recover to pre-crisis levels until 2023, it predicted, leading to 68 planes due for delivery now likely to be deferred.
In the three months to March 31, IAG said capacity was down 10.5 per cent compared with 2019, with a first quarter operating loss before one-off costs of 535 million euros (£467 million).
There was a one-off charge in the quarter of 1.3 billion euros (£1.1 billion) to untangle complicated hedges on fuel and currency exchange costs.
What have bosses said?
Willie Walsh, IAG chief executive, said: “The operating result up to the end of February was in line with a year ago. However, March’s performance was severely affected by government travel restrictions due to the rapid spread of Covid-19 which significantly impacted demand.”
He added: “We are planning for a meaningful return to service in July 2020 at the earliest, depending on the easing of lockdowns and travel restrictions around the world.
“We will adapt our operating procedures to ensure our customers and our people are properly protected in this new environment. ”
“However, we do not expect passenger demand to recover to the level of 2019 before 2023 at the earliest. This means group-wide restructuring is essential in order to get through the crisis and preserve an adequate level of liquidity. We intend to come out of the crisis as a stronger group.”
'Temperature checks backed by aviation boss'
Mr Walsh gave his backing for temperature screening of passengers at airports, after Heathrow announced on Wednesday that it will trial the measure.
He said: “We believe that temperature checks on departure and on arrival, that’s an appropriate measure and we do support it.
“We also support the mandatory use of face coverings, and that I expect to be required on a European-wide basis.”
He confirmed his delayed retirement will now take place on September 24, with Iberia boss Luis Gallego taking over then.
The news comes just weeks after British Airways said it was set to make up to 12,000 workers redundant.
The airline, which employs 42,000 people, has suffered from the global collapse in passenger numbers caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
IAG said BA will consult on a “restructuring and redundancy programme” as it is expected to take “several years” until demand for air travel returns to 2019 levels.
It added at the time: “The proposals remain subject to consultation but it is likely that they will affect most of British Airways’ employees and may result in the redundancy of up to 12,000 of them.”
Sir Richard Branson has warned that Virgin Atlantic will collapse unless it receives Government support, with more than 3,000 jobs set to go.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-10--Key points from the PM’s address on easing the lockdown

AFTER almost two months of lockdown , Boris Johnson has set out what he called “ the first sketch of a road map for reopening society ” .
Here are the key points : A new Covid Alert System is being set up determined mainly by the reinfection rate and the number of cases .
The alert levels will be one to five and the higher the level , the tougher social distancing measures will have to be .
The PM said the UK had been in Level Four but “ we are now in a position to begin to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
From Monday , people who can not work from home are being actively encouraged to go to work instead of being told to only go if they must .
But they should avoid public transport if at all possible .
From Wednesday , people are being encouraged to take unlimited amounts of outdoor exercise and even play sports , but only with members of their household .
Visiting and sunbathing in local parks will also be allowed as will driving to other destinations .
But social distancing rules will still have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who break them .
Schools may begin to reopen by June 1 at the earliest along with the phased reopening of shops .
And at least some pubs , restaurants , hotels and other public places could begin to reopen in July at the earliest “ if and only if the numbers support it ” .
Further details are set to be announced on Monday .
Union leaders have criticised the Prime Minister ’ s speech , accusing him of sending mixed messages which could have “ lethal ” consequences .
John Philips @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said : “ More mixed messages from the Government – saying there ’ s no end to lockdown , but asking everyone to go back to work .
“ If ministers want the economy moving again , we need strict rules on hygiene and social distancing , enough PPE for everyone , and regulations employers can ’ t just ignore if they fancy it .
“ The overall message is contradictory and confusing , when what people really need is clarity .
”

Here are the key points:
A new Covid Alert System is being set up determined mainly by the reinfection rate and the number of cases.
The alert levels will be one to five and the higher the level, the tougher social distancing measures will have to be. The PM said the UK had been in Level Four but “we are now in a position to begin to move in steps to Level Three”.
From Monday, people who cannot work from home are being actively encouraged to go to work instead of being told to only go if they must. But they should avoid public transport if at all possible.
From Wednesday, people are being encouraged to take unlimited amounts of outdoor exercise and even play sports, but only with members of their household.
Visiting and sunbathing in local parks will also be allowed as will driving to other destinations.
But social distancing rules will still have to be obeyed with bigger fines for those who break them.
Schools may begin to reopen by June 1 at the earliest along with the phased reopening of shops.
And at least some pubs, restaurants, hotels and other public places could begin to reopen in July at the earliest “if and only if the numbers support it”.
Further details are set to be announced on Monday.
Union leaders have criticised the Prime Minister’s speech, accusing him of sending mixed messages which could have “lethal” consequences.
John Philips, acting general secretary of the GMB, said: “More mixed messages from the Government – saying there’s no end to lockdown, but asking everyone to go back to work.
“If ministers want the economy moving again, we need strict rules on hygiene and social distancing, enough PPE for everyone, and regulations employers can’t just ignore if they fancy it.
“The overall message is contradictory and confusing, when what people really need is clarity.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-10--Aldi  voucher scam: Shoppers warned after posts spotted on WhatsApp and Facebook

Shoppers at Aldi have been warned of voucher scam in circulation on social media .
The scam offers recipients £250 in vouchers , in exchange for their personal details .
What does the scam say ?
The fake vouchers have appeared on various social platforms , including WhatsApp , Facebook , Twitter and , in some cases , via email .
Those who have received it have been told they can claim £250 vouchers for free by following a special link to an Aldi webpage .
Recipients are informed they can get a “ free Aldi coupon ” but visiting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
What should I do if I receive it ?
The vouchers being offered in the message are fraudulent .
Aldi has confirmed that it is not currently running a £250 coupon promotion .
Shoppers who have received a message about the vouchers have been warned not to share their information .
How can I protect myself from scams ?
Action Fraud recommends being wary of any messages that : • Are unsolicited and supposedly come from a reputable organisation , such as a bank or credit card company • Encourage you urgently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number to verify or update your details • Request your personal information such as username , password or bank account If you do receive a suspicious message you should not reply to it , and be cautious about clicking on any links that may be embedded , or calling a number that may be provided .
If you have responded to a message that you suspect to be a scam and gave your bank account details , you should contact your bank immediately .
To report a scam , call Action Fraud on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ online .

The scam offers recipients £250 in vouchers, in exchange for their personal details.
What does the scam say?
The fake vouchers have appeared on various social platforms, including WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter and, in some cases, via email.
Those who have received it have been told they can claim £250 vouchers for free by following a special link to an Aldi webpage.
Recipients are informed they can get a “free Aldi coupon” but visiting the page and entering their personal details.
What should I do if I receive it?
The vouchers being offered in the message are fraudulent. Aldi has confirmed that it is not currently running a £250 coupon promotion.
Shoppers who have received a message about the vouchers have been warned not to share their information.
How can I protect myself from scams?
Action Fraud recommends being wary of any messages that:
Are unsolicited and supposedly come from a reputable organisation, such as a bank or credit card company
Encourage you urgently to visit a website or call a number to verify or update your details Request your personal information such as username, password or bank account
If you do receive a suspicious message you should not reply to it, and be cautious about clicking on any links that may be embedded, or calling a number that may be provided.
If you have responded to a message that you suspect to be a scam and gave your bank account details, you should contact your bank immediately.
To report a scam, call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040, or report it online.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-10--7 books in your house which could be worth a fortune

IT 'S time to dust off those shelves and see if you already own a book which could be worth a fortune .
Experts from TheMoneyPig.com have researched and revealed seven books that have been sold for hundreds or thousands of pounds and are now urging households to check if they unknowingly own similar copies .
The first edition of the first book in the Harry Potter series – Harry Potter and the Philosopher ’ s Stone – has been known to fetch between £30k-£40k at auction , but only a few thousand copies were printed .
And even first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Diary could be worth as much as £500 if signed by the author .
A spokesperson for The Money Pig said : “ Bookworms will likely have hundreds of books in their collection , and this means the chance of owning a valuable copy is even higher .
“ Other households might have piles of books that have been left discarded in the attic , so it ’ s worth checking that you ’ re not sitting on what could be a pretty significant cash cow .
“ First editions of many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will almost always be worth more than later editions , and if they ’ re signed by the author , it could increase their value substantially.
” 1 .
Harry Potter and the Philosopher ’ s Stone by J.K. Rowling The first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher 's Stone is the only book in the series that credits ‘ Joanne Rowling ’ as its author and a print line number that reads ‘ 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1.
’ First editions of Harry Potter and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to £45,000 at auction , depending on its condition .
Many will have a copy of this best-selling 1996 novel .
A first edition of Bridget Jones 's Diary could be worth £175 , with a signed copy potentially selling for as much as £500 .
The first edition of F. Scott Fitzgerald ’ s The Great Gatsby with the original dust jacket is a rare book to track down .
The novel wasn ’ t a best-seller when it was released in 1925 , and only around 25,000 copies sold by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 1940 .
However , a first edition with the dust jacket can now fetch upwards of £150,000 .
London publishers George Allen & Unwin Ltd. printed only 1,500 copies of The Hobbit for its initial run , but the children 's book quickly sold out three months after its release .
Since it 's so limited , a first edition copy in near-perfect condition is worth about £50,000 .
This gritty modern novel filled with heroin addiction , crime and poverty in Edinburgh can currently fetch up to around £2,700 for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ edition of George Orwell ’ s Animal Farm – which critiques the ideology of Stalin in the Soviet Union – is worth around £7,000 .
7 .
Lord of the Flies by William Golding If you own a pristine first edition of Nobel Prize-winning author William Golding ’ s classic , you could cash it in for up to £8,000 .

Experts from TheMoneyPig.com have researched and revealed seven books that have been sold for hundreds or thousands of pounds and are now urging households to check if they unknowingly own similar copies.
The first edition of the first book in the Harry Potter series – Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone – has been known to fetch between £30k-£40k at auction, but only a few thousand copies were printed.
And even first editions of rom-com favourite Bridget Jones’s Diary could be worth as much as £500 if signed by the author.
A spokesperson for The Money Pig said: “Bookworms will likely have hundreds of books in their collection, and this means the chance of owning a valuable copy is even higher.
“Other households might have piles of books that have been left discarded in the attic, so it’s worth checking that you’re not sitting on what could be a pretty significant cash cow.
“First editions of many books – both modern and classic – will almost always be worth more than later editions, and if they’re signed by the author, it could increase their value substantially.”
1. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
The first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is the only book in the series that credits ‘Joanne Rowling’ as its author and a print line number that reads ‘10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1.’
First editions of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone can fetch about £30,000 to £45,000 at auction, depending on its condition.
2. Bridget Jones’s Diary by Helen Fielding
Many will have a copy of this best-selling 1996 novel. A first edition of Bridget Jones's Diary could be worth £175, with a signed copy potentially selling for as much as £500.
3. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The first edition of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby with the original dust jacket is a rare book to track down.
The novel wasn’t a best-seller when it was released in 1925, and only around 25,000 copies sold by the time of the author’s death in 1940.
However, a first edition with the dust jacket can now fetch upwards of £150,000.
4. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
London publishers George Allen & Unwin Ltd. printed only 1,500 copies of The Hobbit for its initial run, but the children's book quickly sold out three months after its release. Since it's so limited, a first edition copy in near-perfect condition is worth about £50,000.
5. Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh
This gritty modern novel filled with heroin addiction, crime and poverty in Edinburgh can currently fetch up to around £2,700 for a 1993 first edition.
6. Animal Farm by George Orwell
A superb first edition of George Orwell’s Animal Farm – which critiques the ideology of Stalin in the Soviet Union – is worth around £7,000.
7. Lord of the Flies by William Golding
If you own a pristine first edition of Nobel Prize-winning author William Golding’s classic, you could cash it in for up to £8,000.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-11--Long queues as Stourport recycling centre reopens

SEVEN out of 11 household recycling centres in Worcestershire are set to reopen today for `` essential use only '' .
The Bonemill recycling centre in Stourport is among those due to reopen - while Kidderminster 's remains closed - although strict social distancing measures will be in place .
A photograph taken by resident Jason Tonks at 7.20am showed around 30 cars already waiting to access the centre .
The number of vehicles visiting the reopened recycling centres will be limited , and the council is warning that queues and delays are likely .
Social distancing measures at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provide assistance , so visitors are asked to ensure they are able to unload waste unaided .
To ensure the two metre rule is adhered to , access to each skip will be limited to one person at a time .
Councillor Tony Miller , cabinet member for environment , said : “ Where possible , we advise residents to take measures to avoid creating waste but if they do , keep it at home if it is safe to do so .
`` I would like to ask for the support of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recycling centres to keep staff , other visitors and themselves safe by making sure they are aware of the social distancing and restrictions before they arrive at a site and abide by them whilst on site .
`` These are not normal times so please be patient – the way we are operating is different from the way that we did before lockdown and it is for everyone ’ s safety.
” Two men were caught red handed by police fly-tipping near Kidderminster town centre last week .
Photo by @ KminsterCops The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the centres if their waste or recycling can not be stored at home without causing risk of injury , health or harm , and can not be disposed of safely by other means .
Those who are self-isolating or living with someone who is showing covid-19 symptoms must not visit the centres .
The council is asking visitors to look online at the restrictions that will be in place and to check opening hours before travelling .
Sites set to open on May 11 include Bromsgrove , Malvern , Pershore , Redditch , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ County Council says other centres will remain closed until available adequate staffing is available .

The Bonemill recycling centre in Stourport is among those due to reopen - while Kidderminster's remains closed - although strict social distancing measures will be in place.
A photograph taken by resident Jason Tonks at 7.20am showed around 30 cars already waiting to access the centre. Queues have eased this afternoon, and visitors have reported quick access to the centre.
The number of vehicles visiting the reopened recycling centres will be limited, and the council is warning that queues and delays are likely.
Social distancing measures at the sites will mean that staff cannot provide assistance, so visitors are asked to ensure they are able to unload waste unaided.
Queues outside Worcester tip this morning
To ensure the two metre rule is adhered to, access to each skip will be limited to one person at a time.
Councillor Tony Miller, cabinet member for environment, said: “Where possible, we advise residents to take measures to avoid creating waste but if they do, keep it at home if it is safe to do so.
"I would like to ask for the support of those who have to use the household recycling centres to keep staff, other visitors and themselves safe by making sure they are aware of the social distancing and restrictions before they arrive at a site and abide by them whilst on site.
"These are not normal times so please be patient – the way we are operating is different from the way that we did before lockdown and it is for everyone’s safety.”
Two men were caught red handed by police fly-tipping near Kidderminster town centre last week. Photo by @KminsterCops
The council is asking residents to only visit the centres if their waste or recycling cannot be stored at home without causing risk of injury, health or harm, and cannot be disposed of safely by other means.
Those who are self-isolating or living with someone who is showing covid-19 symptoms must not visit the centres.
The council is asking visitors to look online at the restrictions that will be in place and to check opening hours before travelling.
Sites set to open on May 11 include Bromsgrove, Malvern, Pershore, Redditch, Stourport, Tenbury and Worcester.
Worcestershire County Council says other centres will remain closed until adequate staffing is available.
Visit worcestershire.gov.uk/letswastelessandrecycle for details.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-11--Kidderminster girl, 15, hopes to inspire others by shaving hair

A SCHOOLGIRL from Kidderminster will donate all 22 inches of her long blonde hair to be made into a wig for a child with cancer .
Baxter College student Ellie Parry is shaving off her hair for the Little Princess Trust and is also hoping to raise £550 - the cost to make a wig - for the charity .
The 15-year-old is hoping the headshave will teach others her age that beauty is more than skin deep .
• VIDEO : Wyre Forest swim fanatic 's creative way of training in lockdown Ellie said : `` I 've always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to raise money for charity and I bought a bald cap and realised I did n't look that bad .
`` I was looking through all the charities and realised how good the Little Princess Trust is and how they give confidence to children with cancer .
`` I know some of my friends would n't have confidence if they did n't have their hair so it really inspired me .
`` I want to embrace self love and show others that you can still feel good and beautiful if you have hair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to shave off her hair on June 27 and is hoping to be able to host her head shave in public so that others can watch and donate .
Mum Claire Sawyer said : `` Ellie first came to me with a bald cap on , saying I look alright in this , don ’ t I ?
I said no , but she said 'well , I 'm cutting all my hair off anyway ' .
`` Initially I thought she was doing it because boys in lockdown have been shaving their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what boys can do , girls can do too .
`` But she said she wanted to do it for charity and so I got on board .
I 've always encouraged her to see that beauty is more than skin deep . ''
To support Ellie and donate , go to justgiving.com/fundraising/ellieparry .

Baxter College student Ellie Parry is shaving off her hair for the Little Princess Trust and is also hoping to raise £550 - the cost to make a wig - for the charity.
The 15-year-old is hoping the headshave will teach others her age that beauty is more than skin deep.
Ellie said: "I've always wanted to do something a bit different to raise money for charity and I bought a bald cap and realised I didn't look that bad.
"I was looking through all the charities and realised how good the Little Princess Trust is and how they give confidence to children with cancer.
"I know some of my friends wouldn't have confidence if they didn't have their hair so it really inspired me.
"I want to embrace self love and show others that you can still feel good and beautiful if you have hair or not."
Ellie has pledged to shave off her hair on June 27 and is hoping to be able to host her head shave in public so that others can watch and donate.
Mum Claire Sawyer said: "Ellie first came to me with a bald cap on, saying I look alright in this, don’t I? I said no, but she said 'well, I'm cutting all my hair off anyway'.
"Initially I thought she was doing it because boys in lockdown have been shaving their heads and she likes to show that what boys can do, girls can do too.
"But she said she wanted to do it for charity and so I got on board. I've always encouraged her to see that beauty is more than skin deep."
To support Ellie and donate, go to justgiving.com/fundraising/ellieparry.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-11--Coronavirus: Worcestershire and national news

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kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-11--Stourport neighbours' Postcode Lottery win

TWO people in Stourport are celebrating after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode .
The Loweswater Road neighbours @ @ @ @ @ 8LL was announced as a daily prize winner with People ’ s Postcode Lottery on @ @ @ @ @ People ’ s Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt sent her well wishes to the winners @ @ @ @ @ a surprise to get just before the weekend , I hope it has made their @ @ @ @ @ winners.
” A minimum of 32 per cent of ticket sales goes directly to charities @ @ @ @ @ s Postcode Lottery have raised over £500m to date for thousands of good causes in @ @ @ @ @ draw was promoted by the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association which has received over @ @ @ @ @ players of People ’ s Postcode Lottery .
The charity is known for its iconic @ @ @ @ @ a range of services which help thousands of people with sight loss lead confident , @ @ @ @ @

The Loweswater Road neighbours netted the windfall when DY13 8LL was announced as a daily prize winner with People’s Postcode Lottery on Friday, May 8.
People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt sent her well wishes to the winners, saying: “What a surprise to get just before the weekend, I hope it has made their day! Congratulations to our winners.”
A minimum of 32 per cent of ticket sales goes directly to charities and players of People’s Postcode Lottery have raised over £500m to date for thousands of good causes in Britain and beyond.
This draw was promoted by the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association which has received over £2.2m in funding from the players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
The charity is known for its iconic guide dogs but also offers a range of services which help thousands of people with sight loss lead confident, independent and fulfilling lives.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-11--Capital FM to hold 'virtual' Best of Summertime Ball - One Direction among line-up

Hit music radio station Capital FM is to hold a 'virtual ' summer festival after its 2020 event was cancelled due to the coronavorus pandemic .
Every June , Capital 's Summertime Ball usually takes place at Wembley Stadium in London , and attracts a number of stars from the world of pop and dance .
But the event - now in its 11th year - will showcase highlights from the last decade on TV , online and on its radio station instead .
When will it take place ?
Capital 's two-hour 'Best of Summertime Ball ' will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5pm .
Who will host the show ?
The best-of show will be presented by Capital Breakfast ’ s Roman Kemp , Sian Welby and Sonny Jay , and will feature the most iconic moments and biggest performances – hand-picked by Capital , plus new and exclusive interviews about the show with some of the artists that have graced the stage over the last 11 years .
RADIO : Roman Kemp hosts the breakfast show on hit music radio station Capital FM across the UK .
Picture : Capital FM/Global How will I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live show will simultaneously air across the UK on Capital via FM and DAB radio , on the Global Player app , on TV at Sky One , and on YouTube .
Who will feature in the highlights show ?
Among the highlights will be One Direction - who opened the Ball in 2015 , Justin Bieber ’ s 2012 performance and Katy Perry ’ s closing set from the same year .
Fans will be able to see Stormzy ’ s high energy Capital ’ s Summertime Ball debut in 2017 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ along with Psy from 2013 .
There will also be DJ sets from the likes of Calvin Harris and David Guetta , performances from Little Mix , plus highlights from Camila Cabello ’ s opening set and Shawn Mendes ’ closing set in 2018 .
There will also be appearances from stars including Ariana Grande , Jonas Brothers , Ed Sheeran , Jess Glynne , Tinie , Bruno Mars , Pharrell Williams and Coldplay .
Host of the Capital Breakfast show , Roman Kemp said : “ There ’ s something so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – the fans , the amazing atmosphere as 80,000 listeners party along to their favourite artists on a summer ’ s day , and of course the incredible performances from the world ’ s biggest stars .
`` We hope you ’ ll all join us from home as we relive the best of Capital ’ s Summertime Ball live – it ’ s going to be an incredible show celebrating 11 years of the most iconic moments from the UK ’ s biggest summer party .
”

Every June, Capital's Summertime Ball usually takes place at Wembley Stadium in London, and attracts a number of stars from the world of pop and dance.
But the event - now in its 11th year - will showcase highlights from the last decade on TV, online and on its radio station instead.
When will it take place?
Capital's two-hour 'Best of Summertime Ball' will be held on Saturday, May 16 at 5pm.
Who will host the show?
The best-of show will be presented by Capital Breakfast’s Roman Kemp, Sian Welby and Sonny Jay, and will feature the most iconic moments and biggest performances – hand-picked by Capital, plus new and exclusive interviews about the show with some of the artists that have graced the stage over the last 11 years.
RADIO: Roman Kemp hosts the breakfast show on hit music radio station Capital FM across the UK. Picture: Capital FM/Global
How will I be able to watch it?
The live show will simultaneously air across the UK on Capital via FM and DAB radio, on the Global Player app, on TV at Sky One, and on YouTube.
Who will feature in the highlights show?
Among the highlights will be One Direction - who opened the Ball in 2015, Justin Bieber’s 2012 performance and Katy Perry’s closing set from the same year.
Fans will be able to see Stormzy’s high energy Capital’s Summertime Ball debut in 2017 and witness 80,000 people doing ‘Gangnam Style’ along with Psy from 2013.
There will also be DJ sets from the likes of Calvin Harris and David Guetta, performances from Little Mix, plus highlights from Camila Cabello’s opening set and Shawn Mendes’ closing set in 2018.
There will also be appearances from stars including Ariana Grande, Jonas Brothers, Ed Sheeran, Jess Glynne, Tinie, Bruno Mars, Pharrell Williams and Coldplay.
'Incredible performances from the world’s biggest stars'
Host of the Capital Breakfast show, Roman Kemp said: “There’s something so special about Capital’s Summertime Ball – the fans, the amazing atmosphere as 80,000 listeners party along to their favourite artists on a summer’s day, and of course the incredible performances from the world’s biggest stars.
"We hope you’ll all join us from home as we relive the best of Capital’s Summertime Ball live – it’s going to be an incredible show celebrating 11 years of the most iconic moments from the UK’s biggest summer party.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-11--Next reveals plan to launch new 'beauty halls' in former Debenhams stores

Next has unveiled plans to transform five former Debenhams beauty departments into its own new 'beauty hall ' concept .
The fashion retailer said it has agreed a deal with retail landlord Hammerson for the new beauty hall sites across the UK , as fashion stores remain closed amid the coronavirus lockdown .
Where will the sites be ?
It said the sites – which will trade as The Beauty Hall from Next – will include Bullring & Grand Central Birmingham , Silverburn Glasgow , and Highcross Leicester .
Next said it is also in discussions for a “ small @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it continues to grow its beauty business - but has not yet revealed the locations of the additional sites it is looking at .
What else has Next been doing ?
Last year , it acquired the Fabled beauty brand from Ocado , after an initial online collaboration in the previous year .
The high street stalwart said it is working with its retail teams and brand partners to ensure its stores adhere to Government social distancing guidelines and are safe for customers and staff when they open .
It added that it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experience and is therefore “ likely ” to offer positions to former Debenhams staff .
What have Next said ?
Simon Wolfson , Next ’ s chief executive , said : “ This is an exciting opportunity to work with existing and new beauty brand partners to create a new force in beauty retailing – bringing our online business to life through premium store environments in some of the UK ’ s most important retail locations.
” What have retail landlord Hammerson said ?
David Atkins , Hammerson ’ s chief executive , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ challenging time for all of us , so it ’ s really encouraging to see strong , innovative brands like Next work with us to plan for the future .
“ This is another example of how we are re-purposing department store space and improving the shopping experience for consumers .
“ The Beauty Hall from Next is a great concept and it ’ s a real vote of confidence in our flagship destinations that Next has chosen these locations to launch its new offer.
” The deal is a boost to shopping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £400 million deal to sell seven UK retail parks collapse on Wednesday .

The fashion retailer said it has agreed a deal with retail landlord Hammerson for the new beauty hall sites across the UK, as fashion stores remain closed amid the coronavirus lockdown.
Where will the sites be?
It said the sites – which will trade as The Beauty Hall from Next – will include Bullring & Grand Central Birmingham, Silverburn Glasgow, and Highcross Leicester.
Next said it is also in discussions for a “small number” of further sites, as it continues to grow its beauty business - but has not yet revealed the locations of the additional sites it is looking at.
What else has Next been doing?
Last year, it acquired the Fabled beauty brand from Ocado, after an initial online collaboration in the previous year.
Plans to hire former Debenhams staff
The high street stalwart said it is working with its retail teams and brand partners to ensure its stores adhere to Government social distancing guidelines and are safe for customers and staff when they open.
It added that it plans to hire staff with beauty retail experience and is therefore “likely” to offer positions to former Debenhams staff.
What have Next said?
Simon Wolfson, Next’s chief executive, said: “This is an exciting opportunity to work with existing and new beauty brand partners to create a new force in beauty retailing – bringing our online business to life through premium store environments in some of the UK’s most important retail locations.”
What have retail landlord Hammerson said?
David Atkins, Hammerson’s chief executive, said: “This is a really challenging time for all of us, so it’s really encouraging to see strong, innovative brands like Next work with us to plan for the future.
“This is another example of how we are re-purposing department store space and improving the shopping experience for consumers.
“The Beauty Hall from Next is a great concept and it’s a real vote of confidence in our flagship destinations that Next has chosen these locations to launch its new offer.”
The deal is a boost to shopping centre owner Hammerson, which saw its £400 million deal to sell seven UK retail parks collapse on Wednesday.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-11--Who Wants to be a Millionaire contestant's quiz show dream dashed

A QUIZ show contestant from Belbroughton has told of his disappointment at guessing the wrong answer on last night 's Who Wants to be a Millionaire .
Gary Foster managed to get into the hot seat on the popular quiz show hosted by Jeremy Clarkson but the experience was `` bittersweet '' - he told the Shuttle .
The 55-year-old , who works for garden company GreenThumb in Nash Lane , had successfully made his way to the £16,000 question when it all went wrong .
After taking a gamble , he ended up walking away with just £1,000 - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a question asking which Steven Spielberg film was released in the same year as Schindler 's List .
Mr Foster , who says he has been a fan of the show since it first appeared on TV screens , plumped for Hook instead of the correct answer - Jurassic Park - after using up his Ask the Audience and 50-50 lifelines .
He said : `` The minute that question came up I knew I was done , I knew I 'd have to guess .
It was a really difficult question @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the cinema but I could n't for the life of me remember what year it was . ''
Not entirely a stranger to appearing on quiz shows , Mr Foster was a unlucky contestant on Who Dares Wins with Nick Knowles a few years ago .
But he had wanted to put in an appearance on Who Wants to be a Millionaire for many years - having watched the show since its earliest days when it was hosted by Chris Tarrant .
It was every bit as nerve-wracking as you would imagine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You do n't really think you 're ever going to get on . ''
He said despite the nerves , he felt comfortable in the hot seat and it was a `` great experience '' .
Mr Foster , who applied to go on the show after moving back to the UK after living in Australia for two years , was left `` very disappointed '' at how things turned out - having successfully navigated his way past the £8,000 question - but he stressed : `` It was about the challenge , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his wife Caroline watched on as an audience member in the studio when the show was filmed in Manchester towards the end of last year and she watched the show , the first episode of the new season , when it aired on Monday .
But he could n't bring himself to tune in .
Who Wants to be a Millionaire is running every night this week at 9pm on ITV .

Gary Foster managed to get into the hot seat on the popular quiz show hosted by Jeremy Clarkson but the experience was "bittersweet" - he told the Shuttle.
The 55-year-old, who works for garden company GreenThumb in Nash Lane, had successfully made his way to the £16,000 question when it all went wrong.
After taking a gamble, he ended up walking away with just £1,000 - losing £7,000 when he guessed the answer to a question asking which Steven Spielberg film was released in the same year as Schindler's List.
Mr Foster, who says he has been a fan of the show since it first appeared on TV screens, plumped for Hook instead of the correct answer - Jurassic Park - after using up his Ask the Audience and 50-50 lifelines.
He said: "The minute that question came up I knew I was done, I knew I'd have to guess. It was a really difficult question. I had seen Schindler's List in the cinema but I couldn't for the life of me remember what year it was."
Not entirely a stranger to appearing on quiz shows, Mr Foster was a unlucky contestant on Who Dares Wins with Nick Knowles a few years ago.
But he had wanted to put in an appearance on Who Wants to be a Millionaire for many years - having watched the show since its earliest days when it was hosted by Chris Tarrant.
It was every bit as nerve-wracking as you would imagine, he said, adding: "You don't really think you're ever going to get on."
He said despite the nerves, he felt comfortable in the hot seat and it was a "great experience".
Mr Foster, who applied to go on the show after moving back to the UK after living in Australia for two years, was left "very disappointed" at how things turned out - having successfully navigated his way past the £8,000 question - but he stressed: "It was about the challenge, not the money."
He said his wife Caroline watched on as an audience member in the studio when the show was filmed in Manchester towards the end of last year and she watched the show, the first episode of the new season, when it aired on Monday. But he couldn't bring himself to tune in.
Who Wants to be a Millionaire is running every night this week at 9pm on ITV.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-11--Stourport salon offers free haircuts to self-employed after lockdown

A HAIR salon in Stourport is offering free haircuts to self-employed workers affected by the coronavirus lockdown .
Angie Monroe Hair and Beauty , formerly Rapunzel You , will be opening its doors exclusively to self-employed women from the local area on the first Sunday after lockdown restrictions are lifted .
Salon owner Angie has joined forces with mobile hairdresser Abby Beth to offer the service to fellow freelancers who have been hit hard by being unable to work during the pandemic .
Angie told The Shuttle : `` We ’ ve all been in this lockdown together and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So many people are doing things for the NHS and that 's great , but equally the self-employed are suffering .
`` I know I ’ m suffering , so I understand it from their perspective .
`` We have seen first hand how badly this pandemic has affected some local businesses that don ’ t fall within the government help categories , in some cases being reduced to a zero income overnight - and not being eligible for any of the government initiatives .
`` Abby and I , along with my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and help them out by offering them a free hair cut .
`` We understand more than anyone the stress and pressures the self-employed have been through and we want to help support local businesses .
`` What we wanted to do is offer self-employed people a free haircut to help them out so they 're ready to go back to work when the time comes .
`` We 'll be working a full day to get as many haircuts down as possible and will hopefully be able to offer refreshments .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to feel better about themselves . ''
Angie and Abby are funding the haircuts from their own pockets and are hoping to get through 20 dry cuts per staff member on the day .
Free haircuts will be by appointment only and will be in accordance with lockdown guidelines .
Proof of self-employment will be required .
Search Angie Monroe Salon on Facebook or call 07584 993 999 for more information .

Angie Monroe Hair and Beauty, formerly Rapunzel You, will be opening its doors exclusively to self-employed women from the local area on the first Sunday after lockdown restrictions on hair salons are lifted.
Although it isn't yet clear when hairdressers will be able to go back to work, salon owner Angie has joined forces with mobile hairdresser Abby Beth to make the promise to fellow freelancers who have been hit hard by being unable to work during the pandemic.
Angie told The Shuttle: “We’ve all been in this lockdown together and the NHS are doing a fantastic job. So many people are doing things for the NHS and that’s great, but equally the self-employed are suffering. I know I’m suffering, so I understand it from their perspective.
“We have seen first hand how badly this pandemic has affected some local businesses that don’t fall within the government help categories, in some cases being reduced to a zero income overnight - and not being eligible for any of the government initiatives.
“Abby and I, along with my team, want to support the self-employed and help them out by offering them a free haircut. We understand more than anyone the stress and pressures the self-employed have been through and we want to help support local businesses.
“What we wanted to do is offer self-employed people a free haircut to help them out so they’re ready to go back to work when the time comes. We’ll be working a full day to get as many haircuts down as possible and will hopefully be able to offer refreshments. We just want to help these people to feel better about themselves.”
Angie and Abby are funding the haircuts from their own pockets and are hoping to get through 20 dry cuts per staff member on the day.
Free haircuts will be by appointment only and will be in accordance with lockdown guidelines. Proof of self-employment will be required. Search Angie Monroe Salon on Facebook or call 07584 993 999 for information on appointments.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-11--Nisa shops in Kidderminster give £2,000 to NHS

TWO Nisa stores in Kidderminster have donated £1,000 each to Worcestershire 's NHS .
The Bells Nisa shops in Habberley @ @ @ @ @ raised through sales of own brand items in store to Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust @ @ @ @ @ Worcestershire Royal Hospitals .
Company director Jordha Sanghera said : `` The funds where raised @ @ @ @ @ sales of Heritage own label and Co-op own brand products in the two shops .
@ @ @ @ @ a virtual fund for management to decide which local charity or good cause to donate @ @ @ @ @ “ It upsets us that we have lost over 100 NHS health care professionals because @ @ @ @ @ our store donations can help even one family , it will be money well spent.
@ @ @ @ @ Nicky Langford added : `` Thank you so much to management and customers for shopping @ @ @ @ @ has helped raise these funds for our Covid appeal to support staff on the frontline @ @

The Bells Nisa shops in Habberley and Offmore have given money raised through sales of own brand items in store to Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs Kidderminster and Worcestershire Royal Hospitals.
Company director Jordha Sanghera said: "The funds where raised as a percentage of all sales of Heritage own label and Co-op own brand products in the two shops.
"The monies go into a virtual fund for management to decide which local charity or good cause to donate to of their choice.
“It upsets us that we have lost over 100 NHS health care professionals because of this virus and if our store donations can help even one family, it will be money well spent.”
Officer for community fundraising Nicky Langford added: "Thank you so much to management and customers for shopping at the stores, which has helped raise these funds for our Covid appeal to support staff on the frontline.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-11--Coronavirus: Third day with no deaths at Worcestershire hospitals

THERE have been no new coronavirus deaths reported in Worcestershire hospitals for three days in a row .
The latest figures released by NHS England on May 11 show there have been no new deaths recorded .
This is also the case for figures released on Saturday and Sunday .
It means the total number of recorded deaths in the county remains at 243 .
Across England , a further 209 people who tested positive for Covid-19 have died , bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 23,358 .
Patients were aged between 40 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 209 patients ( aged between 55 and 97 years old ) had no known underlying health conditions .
The figures on deaths relate to patients who have died in hospital and who have tested positive for Covid-19 .
They do not include deaths outside of hospital , such as those in care homes , prisons , ambulances or in the community .
The government has now begun releasing a daily figure for deaths outside of hospitals .
We approached Public Health England but was told there was currently no regional breakdown of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ released for Worcestershire include deaths from both health trusts , the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS trust and the Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust .
The Acute Hospitals Trust covers the Worcestershire Royal Hospital , Evesham Community Hospital , the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch and Kidderminster Hospital .
The health and care NHS trust covers community hospitals and rehabilitation wards , including Worcester City Impatient Unit , Malvern Community Hospital , Evesham Community Hospital and Pershore Community Hospital .
The figures apply to deaths recorded - rather than the number of people who @ @ @ @ @ @

The latest figures released by NHS England on May 11 show there have been no new deaths recorded. This is also the case for figures released on Saturday and Sunday.
It means the total number of recorded deaths in the county remains at 243.
Across England, a further 209 people who tested positive for Covid-19 have died, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 23,358.
Patients were aged between 40 and 99 years old. 12 of the 209 patients (aged between 55 and 97 years old) had no known underlying health conditions.
The figures on deaths relate to patients who have died in hospital and who have tested positive for Covid-19.
They do not include deaths outside of hospital, such as those in care homes, prisons, ambulances or in the community.
The government has now begun releasing a daily figure for deaths outside of hospitals. We approached Public Health England but was told there was currently no regional breakdown of this daily number being provided.
Figures released for Worcestershire include deaths from both health trusts, the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS trust and the Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust.
The Acute Hospitals Trust covers the Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Evesham Community Hospital, the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch and Kidderminster Hospital. The health and care NHS trust covers community hospitals and rehabilitation wards, including Worcester City Impatient Unit, Malvern Community Hospital, Evesham Community Hospital and Pershore Community Hospital.
The figures apply to deaths recorded - rather than the number of people who have died - each day.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-11--Costa Coffee, Starbucks and McDonald's get green light to reopen all drive-thrus

Drive-thrus including those run by chains such as Costa Coffee , Starbucks and McDonald 's have been allowed to reopen - a Government official has said .
Ahead of an anticipated relaxation of the lockdown rules , the Environment Secretary has said drive-thru restaurants such as McDonald ’ s are “ made for social distancing ” .
At the Downing Street press conference on Friday , George Eustice said it was safe for takeaway food shops to reopen .
Many familiar high street chains including McDonald ’ s , Greggs and KFC chose to shut their doors during the lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
When asked about fast-food stores reopening , Mr Eustice said : “ I think our view is that probably a McDonald ’ s drive-thru is made for the social distancing situation we are in , in that people do not leave their car , they place their order and someone passes a bag of food to them at the end through a kiosk.
” Unlike many other businesses , fast-food outlets were not mandated to close during the lockdown .
Some chains have begun to reopen Some restaurants have begun the process @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 100 of its branches for delivery or drive-thru .
McDonald ’ s has conducted trials on reopening stores , with 15 restaurants opening for deliveries from next week .
Asked if outlets could have stayed open during the crisis , Mr Eustice said : “ While clearly restaurants and pubs had to close , we were quite keen to keep that capacity to be able to do takeaway food for people.
” He suggested reduced footfall in town centres , staff anxiety and a sense of what was “ socially acceptable ” given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as McDonald ’ s and KFC closing .
Mr Eustice added : “ I think it is quite possible for these venues to reopen and reopen safely , we never mandated that they should close .
“ I think some of those food-to-go businesses will probably be seeking to learn lessons from what supermarkets have done as they consider tentatively reopening.
” New safety measures have been introduced at food outlets Before reopening , the McDonald ’ s restaurants will be deep cleaned , while new safety measures will be introduced such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Staff will also receive protective equipment , such as non-medical grade face masks , and have their temperatures taken with “ contactless thermometers ” before shifts .
Earlier this month Greggs pulled back on plans to reopen its first sites to the public next week over fears it could attract crowds .
The highly popular bakery chain announced it would carry out the opening trial behind closed doors over fears customers will flock in large numbers .

Ahead of an anticipated relaxation of the lockdown rules, the Environment Secretary has said drive-thru restaurants such as McDonald’s are “made for social distancing”.
At the Downing Street press conference on Friday, George Eustice said it was safe for takeaway food shops to reopen.
Many familiar high street chains including McDonald’s, Greggs and KFC chose to shut their doors during the lockdown.
What did the Environment Secretary say?
When asked about fast-food stores reopening, Mr Eustice said: “I think our view is that probably a McDonald’s drive-thru is made for the social distancing situation we are in, in that people do not leave their car, they place their order and someone passes a bag of food to them at the end through a kiosk.”
Unlike many other businesses, fast-food outlets were not mandated to close during the lockdown.
Some chains have begun to reopen
Some restaurants have begun the process of reopening, with KFC opening around 100 of its branches for delivery or drive-thru.
McDonald’s has conducted trials on reopening stores, with 15 restaurants opening for deliveries from next week.
Asked if outlets could have stayed open during the crisis, Mr Eustice said: “While clearly restaurants and pubs had to close, we were quite keen to keep that capacity to be able to do takeaway food for people.”
He suggested reduced footfall in town centres, staff anxiety and a sense of what was “socially acceptable” given the stay-at-home message had led to places such as McDonald’s and KFC closing.
Mr Eustice added: “I think it is quite possible for these venues to reopen and reopen safely, we never mandated that they should close.
“I think some of those food-to-go businesses will probably be seeking to learn lessons from what supermarkets have done as they consider tentatively reopening.”
New safety measures have been introduced at food outlets
Before reopening, the McDonald’s restaurants will be deep cleaned, while new safety measures will be introduced such as Perspex screens and floor markings.
Staff will also receive protective equipment, such as non-medical grade face masks, and have their temperatures taken with “contactless thermometers” before shifts.
Earlier this month Greggs pulled back on plans to reopen its first sites to the public next week over fears it could attract crowds.
The highly popular bakery chain announced it would carry out the opening trial behind closed doors over fears customers will flock in large numbers.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-11--ITV reveal when they'll run out of episodes of Emmerdale and Coronation Street

Bosses at ITV have revealed when the channel is set to run out of episodes of flagship soap operas Emmerdale and Coronation Street .
It comes after the number of shows broadcast each week were cut back to make the bank of recorded episodes last longer after production on both soaps was suspended in March .
When are episodes set to run out ?
ITV say Emmerdale will run out of episodes at the end of May , while Coronation Street will run out of episodes after June .
What will happen when filming resumes ?
No clear date has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Emmerdale would go back into production , but both shows could return to screens with older cast members absent and actors six feet apart , ITV boss Kevin Lygo has said .
The director of television at the channel said he is anxious to get the soaps back into production because “ ITV without soaps is barely ITV ” , adding : “ They are terribly important to get back up and running.
” Speaking at the Edinburgh Television Festival , which is took place online this year , he said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as to how , when , if and when restrictions are lifted a bit , how can we make the soaps in a safe way .
“ They are being inventive and creative about rejigging storylines , I think we have got to accept there will be no more than two people talking in a room , and looking at ways of shooting where people don ’ t appear to be six feet apart.
” He said the broadcaster is also investigating whether testing for coronavirus among the cast and crew is also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ zoom , the lockdown programming that has been on air all over the place , I don ’ t think with drama and soap , you can ’ t expect them… you need make-up , you need wardrobe , people will not be able to stay six feet apart and so how can that be done in a safe way.
” He added : “ We won ’ t go back in shooting until we are convinced it is safe , we don ’ t want to put any of our staff , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk .
“ Some people who are in a dangerous zone , by age or health reasons , they won ’ t be there , I ’ m sure , for a time .
“ I don ’ t want Ken Barlow ( played by William Roache , 88 ) to get sick on my watch .
We will be very careful and mindful about that sort of thing.
” Lygo said that while viewership is up in daytime , it is not up in peak time and he is worried about shedding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is filled with repeats .
He said this is why he is particularly anxious to get the soaps back on air , adding : “ I don ’ t want anyone who has been watching the soaps for years thinking ‘ Oh I have done without it , maybe I ’ ll detox and I ’ ll get some life back ’ .
“ No .
Please don ’ t do that .
Please keep watching the soaps .
We ’ ll just have to be better at what we do .
”

It comes after the number of shows broadcast each week were cut back to make the bank of recorded episodes last longer after production on both soaps was suspended in March.
When are episodes set to run out?
ITV say Emmerdale will run out of episodes at the end of May, while Coronation Street will run out of episodes after June.
What will happen when filming resumes?
No clear date has been confirmed as to when Coronation Street and Emmerdale would go back into production, but both shows could return to screens with older cast members absent and actors six feet apart, ITV boss Kevin Lygo has said.
The director of television at the channel said he is anxious to get the soaps back into production because “ITV without soaps is barely ITV”, adding: “They are terribly important to get back up and running.”
Speaking at the Edinburgh Television Festival, which is took place online this year, he said: “They are working really hard now as to how, when, if and when restrictions are lifted a bit, how can we make the soaps in a safe way.
“They are being inventive and creative about rejigging storylines, I think we have got to accept there will be no more than two people talking in a room, and looking at ways of shooting where people don’t appear to be six feet apart.”
He said the broadcaster is also investigating whether testing for coronavirus among the cast and crew is also an option, saying: “The zoom, the lockdown programming that has been on air all over the place, I don’t think with drama and soap, you can’t expect them… you need make-up, you need wardrobe, people will not be able to stay six feet apart and so how can that be done in a safe way.”
He added: “We won’t go back in shooting until we are convinced it is safe, we don’t want to put any of our staff, our cast and our crew, at risk.
“Some people who are in a dangerous zone, by age or health reasons, they won’t be there, I’m sure, for a time.
“I don’t want Ken Barlow (played by William Roache, 88) to get sick on my watch. We will be very careful and mindful about that sort of thing.”
Lygo said that while viewership is up in daytime, it is not up in peak time and he is worried about shedding viewers over the summer when the schedule is filled with repeats.
He said this is why he is particularly anxious to get the soaps back on air, adding: “I don’t want anyone who has been watching the soaps for years thinking ‘Oh I have done without it, maybe I’ll detox and I’ll get some life back’.
“No. Please don’t do that. Please keep watching the soaps. We’ll just have to be better at what we do.”


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-12--Coronavirus: Worcestershire and national news


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-12--Hartlebury schoolgirl in BBC Radio 2 story writing final

A TALENTED Hartlebury schoolgirl has reached the final 50 in the prestigious BBC Radio 2 500-word story writing competition .
Eleanor Webber , aged eight , wrote The Crab and the Lantern Fish as part of an optional homework project and was “ surprised and quite excited ” to be picked out of tens of thousands of entries from five to 13-year-olds .
Her story about the two sea creatures , inspired by her love of the seaside , has been recorded and can be heard on the radio station ’ s website .
It will now go forward to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prizes by a panel of judges , including presenter Chris Evans and Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall , which could win her piles of books and 500 books for her school library .
Proud mum Kirsten Webber said : “ After she wrote the story , we didn ’ t think much more about it , so it was a big surprise to get through to the final.
” Caroline Unitt , executive headteacher of Hartlebury CE Primary School , added : “ Since the competition was launched in 2011 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Eleanor is our first finalist .
“ We are all very proud of her wonderful achievement and wish her well for the final.
” Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic , it had been planned to hold a music and storytelling extravaganza for the final at Buckingham Palace on June 12 , but a Radio 2 spokeswoman said details of where and when it will now be held will be announced in due course .

Eleanor Webber, aged eight, wrote The Crab and the Lantern Fish as part of an optional homework project and was “surprised and quite excited” to be picked out of tens of thousands of entries from five to 13-year-olds.
Her story about the two sea creatures, inspired by her love of the seaside, has been recorded and can be heard on the radio station’s website.
It will now go forward to be considered for one of six top prizes by a panel of judges, including presenter Chris Evans and Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall, which could win her piles of books and 500 books for her school library.
Proud mum Kirsten Webber said: “After she wrote the story, we didn’t think much more about it, so it was a big surprise to get through to the final.”
Caroline Unitt, executive headteacher of Hartlebury CE Primary School, added: “Since the competition was launched in 2011, more than 900,000 stories have been entered and Eleanor is our first finalist.
“We are all very proud of her wonderful achievement and wish her well for the final.”
Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, it had been planned to hold a music and storytelling extravaganza for the final at Buckingham Palace on June 12, but a Radio 2 spokeswoman said details of where and when it will now be held will be announced in due course.
To read Eleanor’s story click here.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-12--Stourport schoolboy, 8, signs for Birmingham City Football Club

A YOUNG footie fanatic from Stourport has signed for the Blues after being scouted by West Bromwich Albion , Aston Villa and Wolves Football Clubs .
Lickhill First School student Archie Wood signed a contract with Birmingham City Football Club 's youth team on Sunday ( May 10 ) after he began playing at academy level two years ago .
The eight-year-old has been playing football competitively since the age of four and has joined Saturday and Sunday teams at Kidderminster Lions and Wilden Village .
Dad Ashley , who runs Archie 's Barbers in Bewdley with wife Amy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could kick a ball , we knew there was something different about him .
I took it upon myself to get him into a team .
`` He had to wait 10 weeks to sign for Wilden one season because you have to be seven years old and he was n't old enough .
`` He finished the season top goal scorer even though he was 10 weeks behind everyone else .
`` I 'm a coach at Kidderminster Lions and he signed for me too - he was playing for a Saturday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ picked up by West Brom at one of our games and pretty soon he was into academy football .
Archie Wood with mum Amy , dad Ashley and younger brothers Arlo and Arthur '' Arch was pretty lucky - he had the choice between all the clubs around .
He was scouted by West Brom , Aston villa , Birmingham City and Wolves .
`` He went to every academy , but he chose Birmingham .
What they do is amazing - they 're so family orientated and the development is better .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to be officially signed at St Andrew 's Stadium on Sunday , but the ceremony had to be cancelled due to the coronavirus lockdown .
To make up for it , the parents held a special ceremony for Archie in the back garden of their home in Stourport .
Ashley added : `` The coach came and dropped the papers off so we made a huge thing of it at home - it was fantastic .
Archie Wood , 8 , signs for Birmingham City Football Club with a special ceremony at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coached for a long time , but Archie has got something special .
He lives and breathes football and has to have a ball by his feet .
He 's so passionate .
`` His coach compared him to Wayne Rooney – that ’ s the kind of player he is .
He 's got what it takes .
`` Me and my wife are so proud . ''
Training may be off the cards for the foreseeable future , but Archie is keeping up his fitness - doing sit ups and press @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given homework by the club .
The oldest of three siblings , Archie has also been keeping in touch with the club via Zoom , including a one-to-one video call with midfielder Jude Bellingham .

Lickhill First School student Archie Wood signed a contract with Birmingham City Football Club's youth team on Sunday (May 10) after he began playing at academy level two years ago.
The eight-year-old has been playing football competitively since the age of four and has joined Saturday and Sunday teams at Kidderminster Lions and Wilden Village.
Archie Wood with mum Amy and dad Ashley
Dad Ashley, who runs Archie's Barbers in Bewdley with wife Amy, said: "From the minute Archie could kick a ball, we knew there was something different about him. I took it upon myself to get him into a team.
"He had to wait 10 weeks to sign for Wilden one season because you have to be seven years old and he wasn't old enough.
"He finished the season top goal scorer even though he was 10 weeks behind everyone else.
"I'm a coach at Kidderminster Lions and he signed for me too - he was playing for a Saturday and Sunday team.
"He got picked up by West Brom at one of our games and pretty soon he was into academy football.
Archie Wood with mum Amy, dad Ashley and younger brothers Arlo and Arthur
"Arch was pretty lucky - he had the choice between all the clubs around. He was scouted by West Brom, Aston villa, Birmingham City and Wolves.
"He went to every academy, but he chose Birmingham. What they do is amazing - they're so family orientated and the development is better."
Chelsea fan Ashley said Archie was due to be officially signed at St Andrew's Stadium on Sunday, but the ceremony had to be cancelled due to the coronavirus lockdown.
To make up for it, the parents held a special ceremony for Archie in the back garden of their home in Stourport.
Ashley added: "The coach came and dropped the papers off so we made a huge thing of it at home - it was fantastic.
Archie Wood, 8, signs for Birmingham City Football Club with a special ceremony at home in Stourport
"I’ve coached for a long time, but Archie has got something special. He lives and breathes football and has to have a ball by his feet. He's so passionate.
"His coach compared him to Wayne Rooney – that’s the kind of player he is. He's got what it takes.
"Me and my wife are so proud."
Training may be off the cards for the foreseeable future, but Archie is keeping up his fitness - doing sit ups and press ups every day - and has been given homework by the club.
The oldest of three siblings, Archie has also been keeping in touch with the club via Zoom, including a one-to-one video call with midfielder Jude Bellingham.


kidderminstershuttle--2020-05-12--Cherry Lane garden centre, Clent, to re-open on Wednesday (May 13)

BOSSES at Cherry Lane garden centre in Clent say they are excited about re-opening tomorrow ( Wednesday May 13 ) .
The Barnett Hill garden centre in Worcester Road is set to re-open its doors to customers after being closed since the end of March when efforts to help prevent the spread of coronavirus saw lockdown measures introduced .
Dawn Szmydt , manager at Cherry Lane , Barnett Hill , said : “ All of the team here at Cherry Lane are very excited to be back and serving our customers again .
People are spending a lot of time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so we are ensuring we are fully stocked and looking forward to being able to supply all our customers ’ needs . ''
Measures will be in place to ensure strict social distancing and Dawn added : `` We are limiting the number of customers in the centre at any one time .
We are providing cleaning stations for our trolleys , encouraging contactless or card payments and asking customers to shop alone if at all possible.
” There will be a designated queuing area outside and markers will be in place at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each other ’ s space .
All checkouts will have protective plastic screens and The Watering Can café will remain closed for the time being .
Group operations director , Karl Ottolangui , said : “ We are delighted to be able to reopen on Wednesday and welcome our customers back .
“ We have carefully studied how other essential retailers have handled social distancing to allow them to reopen while keeping staff and customers safe .
The measures we now have in place follow best practice , and the advice of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ”

The Barnett Hill garden centre in Worcester Road is set to re-open its doors to customers after being closed since the end of March when efforts to help prevent the spread of coronavirus saw lockdown measures introduced.
Dawn Szmydt, manager at Cherry Lane, Barnett Hill, said: “All of the team here at Cherry Lane are very excited to be back and serving our customers again. People are spending a lot of time in their gardens at the moment, so we are ensuring we are fully stocked and looking forward to being able to supply all our customers’ needs."
Measures will be in place to ensure strict social distancing and Dawn added: "We are limiting the number of customers in the centre at any one time. We are providing cleaning stations for our trolleys, encouraging contactless or card payments and asking customers to shop alone if at all possible.”
There will be a designated queuing area outside and markers will be in place at two metre intervals to help customers respect each other’s space.
All checkouts will have protective plastic screens and The Watering Can café will remain closed for the time being.
Group operations director, Karl Ottolangui, said: “We are delighted to be able to reopen on Wednesday and welcome our customers back.
“We have carefully studied how other essential retailers have handled social distancing to allow them to reopen while keeping staff and customers safe. The measures we now have in place follow best practice, and the advice of the government and the British Retail Consortium.”