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Birmingham stabbing: 15-year-old dies in broad daylight knife attack as shots 'ring out' - Express

A 15-year-old boy has died after being 'set upon' by a group of youths in Birmingham.

Witnesses described hearing gunshots and the suspects were armed with knives. It happened in Linwood Road in the Handsworth area of the city just after 3.30pm on Thursday.The teenager was taken to hospital but died from his injuries a short time later, West Midlands Police said. The suspects fled in a white car which crashed into a house a short distance away in Wheeler Street, the force added. No arrests have been made. Detective Chief Inspector Alastair Orencas, from the homicide team, who is leading the inquiry, said: "This level of violence in broad daylight on a residential street is inconceivable, let alone the fact that the target was a 15-year-old boy. "We are leaving no stone unturned in our search for those responsible and I ask anyone who knows who they are to contact us. "The family of the boy has had the worst shock imaginable today and we have specialist officers with them in their time of grief." Investigating officers are checking local CCTV and speaking to witnesses while the car has been seized for forensic examination. Any witnesses should contact police on 101, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Birmingham stabbing: 15-year-old dies after daylight knife attack as shots 'ring out' - Express

A 15-year-old boy has died after being 'set upon' by a group of youths in Birmingham.

Witnesses described hearing gunshots and the suspects were armed with knives. It happened in Linwood Road in the Handsworth area of the city just after 3.30pm on Thursday.The teenager was taken to hospital but died from his injuries a short time later, West Midlands Police said. The suspects fled in a white car which crashed into a house a short distance away in Wheeler Street, the force added. No arrests have been made. Detective Chief Inspector Alastair Orencas, from the homicide team, who is leading the inquiry, said: "This level of violence in broad daylight on a residential street is inconceivable, let alone the fact that the target was a 15-year-old boy. "We are leaving no stone unturned in our search for those responsible and I ask anyone who knows who they are to contact us. "The family of the boy has had the worst shock imaginable today and we have specialist officers with them in their time of grief." Investigating officers are checking local CCTV and speaking to witnesses while the car has been seized for forensic examination. Any witnesses should contact police on 101, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Covid payment could see everyone with coronavirus in England receive £500 under new scheme - Express

MATT HANCOCK and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) are considering paying £500 to everyone based in England who has tested positive for coronavirus. This payment will arise from an overhaul of the self-isolation support scheme.

Matt Hancock wants the Government to pay £500 to those who have tested positive for coronavirus according to a new report from the Guardian. Dubbed a "universal payment", it is reported to be the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care's prefered option in encouraging more people to stay at home.Under the current rules, a person may be able to get a £500 payment if they need to self-isolate and they cannot work from home or, they're on a low income and getting certain benefits. For employed claimants, they'll need to pay tax on the payment if it puts them over their tax-free personal allowance, which is currently sitting at £12,500. To collect the tax, the Government will change the recipient's tax code and while no National Insurance bill will be levied, the self-employed must report the £500 payment on their tax return. What counts as a "low income" will alter between councils but there is a tool on the Government's website that can help with this. DON'T MISS:Pension: DWP confirms automatic enrolment rules for 2021 [INSIGHT]Martin Lewis advises on the best way to improve a credit score [EXPERT]Rishi Sunak warned HMRC has 'one last chance' to fix SEISS [WARNING] When applying, claimants will need the following information ready:

• An NHS Test and Trace Account ID, sometimes referred to as a CTAS number. If they test positive for coronavirus, or are told to self-isolate by contact tracers, they will be provided with an NHS Test and Trace Account ID
• Proof of receipt of one of the qualifying benefits
• A bank statement
• Proof of employment or, if they're self-employed, evidence of self-assessment returns, trading income and proof that their business delivers services that cannot be undertaken without social contact

NOW TV customers can get cheap Sky Sports and a free HD makeover - Express

SKY'S NOW TV streaming service is back with a new offer that gives viewers access to Sky Sports at a cheaper price, plus a free trial of its Boost HD service, which brings a pin-sharp picture to your television.

NOW TV is back with a deal that offers cut-priced access to Sky Sports as well as the option to watch the action in pin-sharp High Definition (HD) without paying a penny extra. This deal is available via NOW TV's website right now, with customers able to grab the Sky Sports Pass for £24.99 a month for three months.Streaming everything on Sky Sports on NOW TV would usually cost £33.99 a month, so bargain-hunters will be able to make a total saving of £27 over the full term of the offer. As well as getting full access to channels including Sky Football, Sky Cricket, and Sky F1, this latest NOW TV offer also throws-in seven days of free access to NOW TV's Boost HD service. This paid-for extra beams Sky Sports channels, plus selected shows and movies, in glorious 1080p HD video quality instead of the usual 720p that standard NOW TV users get. And it's not just the way things look that's better as Boost also lets you enjoy a fully immersive audio experience via Dolby Digital 5.1. One final bonus is that you get to stream on three devices at the same time which is perfect for families currently stuck in lockdown. Once the free trial ends, you'll then need to pay £3 a month to keep watching and listening in this improved HD quality. READ MORE: Amazon Fire TV Stick users can now stream Sky TV without a pricey contract or a dish If you want Sky Q you will need to subscribe to an 18-month term although there are some deals available right now which does cut down on the monthly price. Deals include Sky TV and Sky Sports for £39 per month - saving £11 or there are Sky and BT Sports for £52 - saving £20. One final deal, which ends today, is offering Netflix and Sky TV for £25. All of these offers require customers to sign up to an 18-month contract.

West Brom winger Robert Snodgrass to miss West Ham clash - expressandstar.com

Robert Snodgrass is not available for Albion at West Ham tonight due to an agreement the Hammers struck prior to his move to The Hawthorns.

Snodgrass left the London Stadium to join the Baggies on an 18-month deal earlier this month. He then enjoyed an impressive debut with the former Scotland international playing an influential role in the derby victory over Wolves. Albion boss Sam Allardyce was eager to add the 33-year-old to his ranks both for his quality and the leadership and experience he brings to the dressing room. But while Snodgrass had been made available for transfer by West Ham - they did not want him playing against them tonight. The Express & Star understands the Hammers initially told Albion they wouldnt sanction Snodgrass transfer until tomorrow (January 20). But the Baggies wanted him to play against Wolves and get to know his new teams mates as soon as possible. And that led to the two clubs coming to an agreement preventing the midfielder from playing tonight, but he will be available to face his former club when the two sides meet again in May. The Express & Star understands Albion could have signed Snodgrass last summer - a transfer that would have allowed him to play in both fixtures against the Hammers. But former boss Slaven Bilic opted to sign Filip Krovinovic on loan instead. When in charge of West Ham, Bilic sanctioned a loan move that saw Snodgrass join Villa.

London mass fight with 'swords and bottles' breaks out - police rush to scene - Express

POLICE have been forced to break up a mass fight with 'swords and bottles' in Ealing, west London.

Police said they were called to a fight that involved 40 males with swords and bottles in West London. They were called on Sunday morning (January 17) when disruption broke out in Southall. Police were said to have chased two men into St Johns Road.Ealing police wrote on Twitter that the horrifying incident happened in a street in Southall. They posted: "Team two responded to a large fight this morning in @Southall involving up to 40 males fighting with swords and bottles. "Two males were chased into St Johns Road and identified as having carried swords during the fight. They were arrested for Violent Disorder and Affray."

Met Office weather warning: Yellow alerts issued as THREE days of rain to savage UK - Daily Express

MET OFFICE yellow alerts have warned persistent rain will pour over the UK this January, as the country battles severe wintry conditions in the New Year.

They said: "A broad area of rainfall will arrive across this region later on Monday and remain across the area for the following 36 to 48 hours. Rainfall will be heaviest and most persistent across western facing hills. "Over the course of this time, 30 to 60 mm of rainfall is expected to fall widely across the warning area, with the potential for up to 150 to 200mm (6 to 7.8 inches) across the regions most exposed hills (most likely across northwest Wales, and northwest England). "Across the higher Pennine Hills, there will likely still be significant snowfall laying on Monday. "Much of this will melt during this event and may add an additional 5 to 10mm quite widely, and as much as 20 to 30mm (0.7 to 1.18 inches) across the highest snow-covered hills.

Covid hospital death toll reaches 5000 in Black Country, Birmingham and Staffordshire - expressandstar.com

A further 43 coronavirus patients have died in hospitals in the Black Country, Birmingham and Staffordshire.

It means a total of 5,000 have now died in the region's hospitals after contracting the virus, while 923 have now died in the region's care homes. On Monday, NHS England announced a further 489 deaths in hospitals in the country. It means a total of 56,069 have now died in hospitals in England. See the latest coronavirus news here A further 11 deaths were recorded at the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, which runs County Hospital in Stafford and Royal Stoke University Hospital, taking the coronavirus death toll there to 1,000. Nine deaths were announced at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, which runs New Cross and Cannock Chase hospitals, where the total stands at 483. A further six deaths were confirmed at the Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, which runs Walsall Manor Hospital, where the total stands at 465. Five deaths were recorded at the Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, which runs Sandwell General and City hospitals, where 706 people have now died. While one death was announced at the Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation NHS Trust, where the death toll increased to 44. And 11 deaths were confirmed at the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, which runs hospitals across Birmingham including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, meaning the toll now stands at 1,751. A spokesman for NHS England said: "A further 489 people, who tested positive for coronavirus (Covid-19) have died, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 56,069. "Patients were aged between 26 and 103 years old. All except 33 aged 26 to 97 years old had known underlying health conditions. "Date of death ranges from November 25 to January 10 with the majority being on or after January 8. "Their families have been informed."

Covid new strain warning: Increased infection risk with trips to Tesco, Sainsbury's & Asda - Express

COVID new strain warning: With most of the UK in lockdown, outside interaction is at a bare minimum. For many, the only times they are permitted to leave the house is to go grocery shopping which could increase their risk of an infection, warns a doctor from …

A doctor has warned that even simple trips to Tesco, Asda or Sainsbury’s could increase a person’s risk of catching the new COVID-19 strain. Scientists and studies have found the main cause in the surge of cases is down to people not social distancing however it now seems that even grocery shopping could also be a factor. The medic, who didn’t want to be named, spoke to My London and said: “I think it is a combination of the two. “The worrying surge in cases is down to the new, more infectious variant as well as people not social distancing. "I think that the new variant played a role, but to a degree London going into Tier 2 at the start of December, when people went to restaurants and pubs, hasn't helped. "It's not even the restaurants and pubs, because I know people say they are socially distanced, but I think it's the overall message that you're in Tier 2, and we're opening places to eat and drink, and people then feel they maybe don't have to social distance so much, or maybe it wouldn't be such a bad thing to congregate indoors." READ MORE: Covid symptoms update: The order of your symptoms may signal you have COVID-19

Samsung just fixed the biggest problem with your TV remote - Express

SAMSUNG has lifted the lid on its new range of TVs and they come with a radical new remote control that ends one of the biggest nightmares of these channel changing gadgets.

“During the past year, we have witnessed the pivotal role technology played in helping us carry on with our lives and stay connected with each other,” said JH Han, President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “Our commitment to an inclusive and sustainable future goes hand-in-hand with our relentless pursuit for innovation to meet consumers’ ever-changing needs – from reducing the carbon footprint of our products, to providing a suite of accessibility features, to offering an unparalleled viewing experience that fits each user’s lifestyle.” Another way that Samsung is helping to improve its green credentials is the new Sustainable Packaging Design. This solution can upcycle up to 200,000 tons of corrugated boxes each year with buyers able to turn the box that their TV arrives in into homes for pets and even a book shelf. Samsung is also minimizing text and graphic imagery on the Eco-packaging so the oil-based ink from colour printing that’s traditionally used on TV boxes is eliminated which helps to further reduce waste.

Lewis Hamilton contract: F1 owners make rule change which could impact Mercedes talks - Express

Liberty Media have made a vital rule change for the 2021 campaign.

All 10 F1 teams will be hit with the same cuts but not all will see a major reduction. Ferrari retain their special £54m cash boost to ensure they retain exclusivity with F1, meaning they cannot feature in any other motorsport events. Other teams such as Racing Point, who have rebranded as Aston Martin, will receive £30m more in 2021 than in 2019 because of their improved performances, which brought four podiums last season. McLaren should also see an improvement after finishing third in the standings, behind Mercedes and Red Bull.

Your Sky Q box has been updated with another tasty free update - Express

SKY has added award-winning food and travel network Tastemade to Sky Q boxes with a free over-the-air update. And that's not all.

Sky Q boxes nationwide have been updated with the arrival of a new streaming app, Tastemade. If you're already familiar with the network, you'll now be able to sign-in with your existing account and watch on the big screen. For those who don't know, Tastemade is a US-based streaming network that focuses on food and travel.Primarily targeted at Millennials, those born between 1981 and 1996, the streaming network promises hours of mouth-watering and informative shows, including Raw. Vegan. Not Gross, Tiny Kitchen, and The Perennial Plate – a documentary series about sustainable food practices that won the James Beard Award for a Video Webcast in the New Media category. As well as its on-demand shows, Tastemade also hosts a 24/7 live channel showcasing different recipes that you can dip into at any time. So, if you're stuck for inspiration when it comes to spicing up your January meal plan, opening up the app on your Sky Q box could be the answer. The network has enjoyed a number of successes in recent years, becoming the third most-watched channel on Facebook globally in 2016. It has also partnered with Snapchat to produce content for its Discover original programming efforts. And now, it has landed on Sky Q. Until now, those who wanted to tune in would have to use a Chromecast, Roku, or rely on the dedicated channel on the Apple TV set-top box. Arriving on Sky Q opens up a new option for those short on new content to binge. MORE LIKE THISSky Q viewers just unlocked hundreds of hours of new boxsets for free It follows a fresh push from Sky to add a number of providers to its box, which it markets as having "apps you love, all in one place". In recent weeks, Sky has added Fiit – an at-home fitness channel with pre-recorded workout classes, a Santa Tracker to follow Father Christmas' progress throughout Christmas Eve, the Discovery+ app to access exclusive streaming shows from The Discovery Channel, and Amazon Prime Video – the subscription video service included as part of the annual Prime membership from the retail giant. To start watching, find Tastemade in the Apps section on your Sky Q box. Or, if that sounds too much like hard work, pick up your Sky Q voice remote and say "Open Tastemade" to immediately launch the software.