birminghammail--2020-08-03--Road rage thug punched victim for making him 'stop and wait' in street

Officers are hunting a violent road rage thug who hurled abuse before punching a man to the ground for making him wait on a Tipton street .
West Midlands Police said that the 45-year-old victim was manoeuvring his car in Central Avenue and caused the driver of a silver Peugeot 206 to have to stop .
But a Peugeot passenger , believed to be in his 20s , started shouting abuse before he got out and punched the victim , knocking him to the ground .
The victim remains in hospital in a stable condition more than one week on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Appealing for information via social media , a spokesman for the force continued : `` Do you know who is in this car ?
`` We want to speak to them about a road rage attack in Tipton last month which has left a 45-year-old man in hospital with a serious head injury .
`` It is understood that at about 6.10pm on Sunday 26 July the victim was manoeuvring his car in Central Avenue , causing the driver of a silver Peugeot 206 to have to stop and wait .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in his 20s , started shouting abuse before he got out of the Peugeot and punched the victim , knocking him to the ground .
The 45-year-old remains in hospital in a stable condition .
`` Our investigations are ongoing and we want to speak to anyone who can help trace the driver of the Peugeot or the passenger , who is described as a white , 5ft 11in tall , with fair hair .
`` Please contact us , quoting crime number 20SW/175598R/20 , via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk , 8am to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time .
Alternatively to remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 . ''

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Officers are hunting a violent road rage thug who hurled abuse before punching a man to the ground for making him wait on a Tipton street.
West Midlands Police said that the 45-year-old victim was manoeuvring his car in Central Avenue and caused the driver of a silver Peugeot 206 to have to stop.
But a Peugeot passenger, believed to be in his 20s, started shouting abuse before he got out and punched the victim, knocking him to the ground.
The victim remains in hospital in a stable condition more than one week on, a spokesman for the force confirmed.
Appealing for information via social media, a spokesman for the force continued: "Do you know who is in this car?
"We want to speak to them about a road rage attack in Tipton last month which has left a 45-year-old man in hospital with a serious head injury.
"It is understood that at about 6.10pm on Sunday 26 July the victim was manoeuvring his car in Central Avenue, causing the driver of a silver Peugeot 206 to have to stop and wait.
"But the passenger, believed to be in his 20s, started shouting abuse before he got out of the Peugeot and punched the victim, knocking him to the ground. The 45-year-old remains in hospital in a stable condition.
"Our investigations are ongoing and we want to speak to anyone who can help trace the driver of the Peugeot or the passenger, who is described as a white, 5ft 11in tall, with fair hair.
"Please contact us, quoting crime number 20SW/175598R/20, via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk, 8am to midnight, or by calling 101 any time. Alternatively to remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."


birminghammail--2020-08-03--Patient's necklace stolen from hospital after death - and sent to Birmingham

Police are probing the theft of a patient 's necklace after he died in hospital - with the jewellery sent to Birmingham to be melted down .
The necklace was believed to have stored in a safe at Southmead Hospital , in Bristol .
But the family of its owner Edward Szuluk , 65 , who died at the hospital on July 13 , were dismayed to learn it was missing .
Police are investigating `` information indicating the jewellery had been sold to a pawnbrokers '' , according to BristolLive .
One relative of Mr Szuluk told our sister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a hospital , you expect people and their belongings to be safe .
We have been unbelievably stressed , and raging about it . ''
`` It was a one of a kind - a 2oz nugget of gold attached to a heavy chain necklace , '' the relative added .
`` I believe the chain was gold too .
`` He always held onto it because it was seriously important to him .
We always said he was paranoid it would go missing , but it turns out he was right to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't going to sell it .
It was going to stay in our family . ''
He says Southmead reassured the family it had put the jewellery in a safe following Mr Szuluk 's death .
`` When I then found out it had gone missing , I rang up 20 different pawn shops and jewellers in Bristol , '' he said .
`` I got a call back from one of them saying it had bought the necklace .
It had been sent to Birmingham and melted down . ''
An Avon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We 're investigating the theft of an item of jewellery fromSouthmeadHospital .
`` The jewellery belonged to a man who died at the hospital earlier this month and a member of his family reported the incident to us on Friday , July 24 .
`` As part of the initial report , the family member provided information indicating the jewellery had been sold to a pawnbrokers .
`` We 've made enquiries at the store and will be reviewing CCTV footage to progress this investigation . ''
North Bristol NHS Trust nursing and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are taking this allegation extremely seriously and are currently conducting an internal investigation into the matter . ''
If anyone has information they can provide police , they are asked to call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5220165192 .

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Police are probing the theft of a patient's necklace after he died in hospital - with the jewellery sent to Birmingham to be melted down.
The necklace was believed to have stored in a safe at Southmead Hospital, in Bristol.
But the family of its owner Edward Szuluk, 65, who died at the hospital on July 13, were dismayed to learn it was missing.
Police are investigating "information indicating the jewellery had been sold to a pawnbrokers", according to BristolLive.
One relative of Mr Szuluk told our sister title: "When you go into a hospital, you expect people and their belongings to be safe. We have been unbelievably stressed, and raging about it."
"It was a one of a kind - a 2oz nugget of gold attached to a heavy chain necklace," the relative added.
"I believe the chain was gold too.
"He always held onto it because it was seriously important to him. We always said he was paranoid it would go missing, but it turns out he was right to think that.
"Our family weren't going to sell it. It was going to stay in our family."
He says Southmead reassured the family it had put the jewellery in a safe following Mr Szuluk's death.
"When I then found out it had gone missing, I rang up 20 different pawn shops and jewellers in Bristol," he said.
"I got a call back from one of them saying it had bought the necklace. It had been sent to Birmingham and melted down."
An Avon and Somerset police spokesman said: "We're investigating the theft of an item of jewellery fromSouthmeadHospital.
"The jewellery belonged to a man who died at the hospital earlier this month and a member of his family reported the incident to us on Friday, July 24.
"As part of the initial report, the family member provided information indicating the jewellery had been sold to a pawnbrokers.
"We've made enquiries at the store and will be reviewing CCTV footage to progress this investigation."
North Bristol NHS Trust nursing and quality director Helen Blanchard said: "We are taking this allegation extremely seriously and are currently conducting an internal investigation into the matter."
If anyone has information they can provide police, they are asked to call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5220165192.


birminghammail--2020-08-03--Two women and three men hurt as shotgun blasted at huge street party

Five people were injured as a reckless gunman fired a shotgun into a huge crowd gathered for an illegal street party .
The deadly firearm was blasted after trouble sparked as over 100 people gathered i n Dudley Road , Winson Green in the early hours of Monday morning , August 3 .
Armed police swooped on the major city route at 1.45am after multiple 999 calls reporting a firearms was discharged in the street .
Officers raised the alarm with paramedics , who were called just before 2am .
They arrived on scene to find three victims , two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suffered multiple pellet wounds to his legs while the women suffered minor pellet injuries .
All three were taken to hospital for further treatment .
Police said another two men were also hurt , though no one was seriously injured in the shooting .
No arrests had been made as of 11am and the road remained closed off while forensic examinations and CCTV trawls got underway .
Anyone who witnessed the shooting or who has mobile phone footage from the incident is urged to come forward to police .
Birmingham Police Chief Inspector @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a hugely reckless act , discharging a shotgun in a crowded space , and it is lucky no-one was seriously hurt .
“ Our detectives have moved quickly to seize some potentially very significant CCTV and we ’ ll be progressing that today to try and identify offenders .
“ It also needs stressing that large gatherings like this during the CoVID-19 health pandemic are completely unacceptable and dangerous .
“ We understand there may have been in excess of 100 people gathered for this street party .
They were causing concern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Large gatherings are still banned because there is a risk of the virus spreading .
If we have encountered any large gatherings we have been encouraging people to disperse – but we will enforce and issue fines if necessary .
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Five people were injured as a reckless gunman fired a shotgun into a huge crowd gathered for an illegal street party.
The deadly firearm was blasted after trouble sparked as over 100 people gathered i n Dudley Road, Winson Green in the early hours of Monday morning, August 3.
Armed police swooped on the major city route at 1.45am after multiple 999 calls reporting a firearms was discharged in the street.
Officers raised the alarm with paramedics, who were called just before 2am. They arrived on scene to find three victims, two women and a man.
The man suffered multiple pellet wounds to his legs while the women suffered minor pellet injuries. All three were taken to hospital for further treatment.
Police said another two men were also hurt, though no one was seriously injured in the shooting.
No arrests had been made as of 11am and the road remained closed off while forensic examinations and CCTV trawls got underway.
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Anyone who witnessed the shooting or who has mobile phone footage from the incident is urged to come forward to police.
Birmingham Police Chief Inspector Pervez Mohammed, said: “This is a hugely reckless act, discharging a shotgun in a crowded space, and it is lucky no-one was seriously hurt.
“Our detectives have moved quickly to seize some potentially very significant CCTV and we’ll be progressing that today to try and identify offenders.
“It also needs stressing that large gatherings like this during the CoVID-19 health pandemic are completely unacceptable and dangerous.
“We understand there may have been in excess of 100 people gathered for this street party. They were causing concern among residents and major traffic disruption.
“Large gatherings are still banned because there is a risk of the virus spreading. If we have encountered any large gatherings we have been encouraging people to disperse – but we will enforce and issue fines if necessary.”


birminghammail--2020-08-03--D-Day looms amid "red hot" planning row over controversial pitch

A major row over plans for a school football pitch in Solihull - which residents fear will increase noise and traffic - is expected to be settled this month .
Proposals to create a flood-lit 3G surface at Tudor Grange Academy Solihull were due to be considered last month , only for discussions to be deferred at the last minute .
Residents claim the plans are the `` thin edge of the wedge '' and could pave the way for a massive multi-pitch development , similar to the Powerleague scheme which caused so much controversy 13 years ago .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off Dingle Lane , would benefit the wider community and has fiercely denied the suggestion that a larger scheme would follow .
Councillors are aware of the strong views surrounding the plans - and the previous history of the site - and are keen for the application to be decided as soon as possible .
It was pulled from July 's planning committee at `` the 11th hour '' after the objectors submitted a noise report .
Council officers said there was n't enough time to assess the study before the meeting .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ committee , revealed members had been inundated with messages about the scheme .
`` We 've received an extraordinary amount of communication about this application , '' he said last month .
`` Our inboxes have been red hot with emails . ''
He said the `` last minute '' delay was for good reasons , but it was important not to let the process be `` knocked off course . ''
It 's understood the application could be discussed at one of the two meetings scheduled for later this month ; dates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( August 12 ) and a week later ( August 19 ) .
Solihull Council has been asked to confirm if the pitch plan had been added to either agenda , the first of which will be published this week .
More than 160 people had objected to the application , with 37 voicing support .
In a statement resident Phil Lavin had been due to make at last month 's meeting , he warned the pitch would put further pressure on surrounding streets at the evening and weekends .
`` The majority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many dropped off by a parent who will pick them up later thus incurring four journeys , '' said Mr Lavin .
`` They will not use the applicant ’ s non-existent public bus-stops on Whitefields Road and Dingle Lane .
`` Will the Leafield Ladies FC really cycle on a winter ’ s night with sports bags ? ''
In a statement previously provided to the Local Democracy Reporting Service , Tudor Grange principal Claire Smith said there was a clear need for the facilities .
And she argued there would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - measuring 91m by 50m - in future .
`` The application is to replace a football pitch that is currently unusable for the vast majority of the year due to poor drainage .
`` Problems with the current pitch have led to cancelled fixtures and a reduction in our PE and sport offer and we want to fix the problem to benefit our students and to support sport in the local community . ''
While the pitch will be used by the school 's partner clubs , an online FAQ confirmed there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use by leisure leagues .
This would appear to be a particular attempt to distance the current application from the Powerleague scheme rejected in 2007 , which would have included 11 pitches and a pavilion .

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A major row over plans for a school football pitch in Solihull - which residents fear will increase noise and traffic - is expected to be settled this month.
Proposals to create a flood-lit 3G surface at Tudor Grange Academy Solihull were due to be considered last month, only for discussions to be deferred at the last minute.
Residents claim the plans are the "thin edge of the wedge" and could pave the way for a massive multi-pitch development, similar to the Powerleague scheme which caused so much controversy 13 years ago.
The school has said the all-weather facilities, off Dingle Lane, would benefit the wider community and has fiercely denied the suggestion a larger scheme would follow.
Councillors are aware of the strong views surrounding the plans - and the previous history of the site - and are keen for the application to be decided as soon as possible.
It was pulled from July's planning committee at "the 11th hour" after the objectors submitted a noise report. Council officers said there wasn't enough time to assess the study before the meeting.
Cllr Richard Holt, who chairs the committee, revealed members had been inundated with messages about the scheme.
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"We've received an extraordinary amount of communication about this application," he said last month.
"Our inboxes have been red hot with emails."
He said the "last minute" delay was for good reasons, but it was important not to let the process be "knocked off course."
It's understood the application could be discussed at one of the two meetings scheduled for later this month; dates are in the diary for next Wednesday (August 12) and a week later (August 19).
Solihull Council has been asked to confirm if the pitch plan had been added to either agenda, the first of which will be published this week.
More than 160 people had objected to the application, with 37 voicing support.
A statement provided by residents in the Whitefields Road area, who oppose the plans, had warned that the pitch was not near public transport and would lead to an increased number of car journeys on surrounding streets.
The action-group said that bus stops on key routes were "non-existent" and the vast majority of players would be driven to the site by their parents.
"With this new pitch’s capacity for multiple games ... the noise, increased traffic, and many other aspects threaten to change the whole character of the Whitefields Road area," it had added ahead of the meeting.
In a statement previously provided to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, Tudor Grange principal Claire Smith said there was a clear need for the facilities.
And she argued there would be no need to expand the junior pitch - measuring 91m by 50m - in future.
"The application is to replace a football pitch that is currently unusable for the vast majority of the year due to poor drainage.
"Problems with the current pitch have led to cancelled fixtures and a reduction in our PE and sport offer and we want to fix the problem to benefit our students and to support sport in the local community."
While the pitch will be used by the school's partner clubs, an online FAQ confirmed there would be be no five-a-side league nor use by leisure leagues.
This would appear to be a particular attempt to distance the current application from the Powerleague scheme rejected in 2007, which would have included 11 pitches and a pavilion.


birminghammail--2020-08-03--Man United make furious accusation over 'nonsense' Wolves transfer rumour

Manchester United have launched an accusation at the press over transfer rumours involving Wolves striker Raul Jimenez .
The Old Trafford club have been linked with a move for the Mexican frontman with reports originating from Portugal , where Jimenez used to play with Benfica .
According to the Daily Mail , Man United are n't happy with the rumours , describing their reported interest in the Wolves forward as 'utter nonsense ' .
The report claims United feel they are an easy target for agents who seek to hike up prices for players , a source saying : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the BBC 's website certainly did not help . ''
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Sign up at the top of this story or follow the instructions here Jimenez has been touted to join United after a superb season with Wolves , scoring 26 in 53 appearances across all competitions .
But it seems Old Trafford will not be the 29-year-old 's next destination if indeed he is to leave this summer .
Man United are expected to spend significantly this summer but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ role with Marcus Rashford , Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood all more than capable .
Jimenez joined Wolves permanently last summer for around £34m after impressing on an initial loan deal .
He is under contract at Molineux until 2023 .

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Manchester United have launched an accusation at the press over transfer rumours involving Wolves striker Raul Jimenez.
The Old Trafford club have been linked with a move for the Mexican frontman with reports originating from Portugal, where Jimenez used to play with Benfica.
According to the Daily Mail, Man United aren't happy with the rumours, describing their reported interest in the Wolves forward as 'utter nonsense'.
The report claims United feel they are an easy target for agents who seek to hike up prices for players, a source saying: "The Jimenez story making the gossip page on the BBC's website certainly did not help."
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Jimenez has been touted to join United after a superb season with Wolves, scoring 26 in 53 appearances across all competitions.
But it seems Old Trafford will not be the 29-year-old's next destination if indeed he is to leave this summer.
Man United are expected to spend significantly this summer but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does have plenty of options in the striker role with Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood all more than capable.
Jimenez joined Wolves permanently last summer for around £34m after impressing on an initial loan deal.
He is under contract at Molineux until 2023.


birminghammail--2020-08-03--Parents rage over overgrown playground with grass taller than their kids

Town hall chiefs have been slammed by angry parents for leaving a kid 's playground to grow into a `` jungle '' - where the grass is now taller than their children .
Mums and dads are fuming after the overgrown playground was left unattended by council bosses at a park in Wednesbury , West Mids .
The grass has grown so long at the the site it is now taller than some of the youngsters who regularly use the popular playground during the summer holidays .
Residents living on Carnegie Drive say the land has not been mowed for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerned it is a fire hazard during the hot weather .
Dad-of-three William Marsden , 55 , said : `` It 's such a mess and it looks more like the African savanna than a children 's play park .
`` We all know everything was put on hold due to lockdown but to leave it for this long is just disgraceful .
`` It makes you wonder what you pay your council tax for .
`` Other playgrounds and parks across the borough are open again and being maintained , so why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jungle ?
`` It 's the summer holidays now and the kids want to get outdoors , how are they supposed to when the grass at their playground is taller than them . ''
Another local resident mum-of-one Lilly Goldsmith , 39 , said : `` The council have had numerous complaints from locals but still nothing has been done .
`` All they did is come along a couple of weeks back and padlock it up .
`` It looks more like a scene from a post apocalyptic horror film .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go and play in the playground and I do n't know what to tell her .
`` It 's an eyesore and needs sorting out now . ''
Jill Turner , 60 , added : `` I think it is disgusting .
`` One resident said they are all paying council tax for a service the council fail to provide .
`` My friend has a toddler , only about 16 months old - the grass was higher than her . ''
Elaine Costigan , Labour councillor for Wednesbury North , said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needs sorting .
`` The residents are concerned about the fire hazards and it being too close to properties . ''
Sandwell Council 's grass-cutting services were halted amid the coronavirus pandemic but returned in a limited capacity from June .

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Town hall chiefs have been slammed by angry parents for leaving a kid's playground to grow into a "jungle" - where the grass is now taller than their children.
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Mums and dads are fuming after the overgrown playground was left unattended by council bosses at a park in Wednesbury, West Mids.
The grass has grown so long at the the site it is now taller than some of the youngsters who regularly use the popular playground during the summer holidays.
Residents living on Carnegie Drive say the land has not been mowed for the last seven months are are also concerned it is a fire hazard during the hot weather.
Dad-of-three William Marsden, 55, said: "It's such a mess and it looks more like the African savanna than a children's play park.
(Image: Anita Maric / SWNS)
"We all know everything was put on hold due to lockdown but to leave it for this long is just disgraceful.
"It makes you wonder what you pay your council tax for.
"Other playgrounds and parks across the borough are open again and being maintained, so why have we been left with this absolute jungle?
"It's the summer holidays now and the kids want to get outdoors, how are they supposed to when the grass at their playground is taller than them."
(Image: Anita Maric / SWNS)
Another local resident mum-of-one Lilly Goldsmith, 39, said: "The council have had numerous complaints from locals but still nothing has been done.
"All they did is come along a couple of weeks back and padlock it up.
"It looks more like a scene from a post apocalyptic horror film.
"My daughter keeps asking when she can go and play in the playground and I don't know what to tell her.
"It's an eyesore and needs sorting out now."
(Image: Anita Maric / SWNS)
Jill Turner, 60, added: "I think it is disgusting.
"One resident said they are all paying council tax for a service the council fail to provide.
"My friend has a toddler, only about 16 months old - the grass was higher than her."
Elaine Costigan, Labour councillor for Wednesbury North, said: "It's just disgusting and this needs sorting.
"The residents are concerned about the fire hazards and it being too close to properties."
Sandwell Council's grass-cutting services were halted amid the coronavirus pandemic but returned in a limited capacity from June.
A spokesperson said: "The play area remains closed and the gate is secured to stop people from entering. All our play areas in Sandwell are still closed to stop the spread of coronavirus and we ask parents not to let their children play on them.
"We haven’t cut the grass at this play area because no one is supposed to be using it. The grass acts as an extra deterrent to stop people from using the equipment. Once the decision is taken that it is safe to reopen play areas, we will cut the grass ahead of it reopening."


birminghammail--2020-08-03--Man seriously injured after getting trapped under lorry

A man has been left seriously injured after he became trapped under a lorry in Willenhall .
Medics were called at 2.31pm yesterday ( Sunday , August 2 ) to Keats Road and discovered a man who was trapped under a HGV .
The Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford , a land ambulance and two paramedic officers attended , with the first resource on scene in nine minutes .
The man was treated for serious injuries once he had been freed by the fire service .
He was rushed via land ambulance to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham on blue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West Midlands Ambulance Service said : “ When crews arrived , they found a man , who had become trapped under a vehicle .
The Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Paramedic and Doctor administered pain relief to the patient whilst the fire service helped in extricating him from underneath the vehicle .
“ Once out , crews worked together to treat the man for serious injuries before taking him by land ambulance to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham on blue lights and sirens .
The Critical Care paramedic and Doctor travelled in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on route to the QE .
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A man has been left seriously injured after he became trapped under a lorry in Willenhall.
Medics were called at 2.31pm yesterday (Sunday, August 2) to Keats Road and discovered a man who was trapped under a HGV.
The Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford, a land ambulance and two paramedic officers attended, with the first resource on scene in nine minutes.
The man was treated for serious injuries once he had been freed by the fire service. He was rushed via land ambulance to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham on blue lights and sirens.
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “When crews arrived, they found a man, who had become trapped under a vehicle. The Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Paramedic and Doctor administered pain relief to the patient whilst the fire service helped in extricating him from underneath the vehicle.
“Once out, crews worked together to treat the man for serious injuries before taking him by land ambulance to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham on blue lights and sirens. The Critical Care paramedic and Doctor travelled in the ambulance with the patient to continue treatment on route to the QE.”


birminghammail--2020-08-03--DW Sports collapses into administration with 1,700 jobs at risk

DW Sports has said it is to tumble into administration , with 1,700 employees at risk .
The company is expected to appoint insolvency specialists on Monday after its income was wiped out by the protracted closure of stores and gyms during lockdown .
DW Sports , which was founded by former Wigan Athletic owner Dave Whelan , operated 73 gyms and 75 retail sites across the UK but announced plans to shut 25 of its stores last month .
The company said it will now wind down its retail business for good , with its website ceasing trading with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its 50 remaining stores .
The PA news agency understands that it plans to protect as many jobs and gyms as possible through the restructuring process .
DW Sports stressed that Fitness First , which is a sister company of DW , will continue to operate as a separate company and its 43 clubs will be unaffected by the administration .
The administrators intend to support employees , customers and gym members as far as possible while they look to secure a buyer or buyers for some or all of the DW Sports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its gyms have reopened in England and Northern Ireland , with a further 14 sites in England , Scotland and Wales unable to open due to Government restrictions .
Chief executive Martin Long said : `` As a consequence of Covid-19 , we found ourselves in a position where we were mandated by Government to close down both our retail store portfolio and our gym chain in its entirety for a protracted period , leaving us with a high fixed-cost base and zero income .
`` Like many other retail businesses , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have created inevitable profitability issues for DW Sports .
`` The decision to appoint administrators has not been taken lightly but will give us the best chance to protect viable parts of the business , return them to profitability , and secure as many jobs as possible .
`` It is a difficult model for any business to manage through without long-term damage , and with the limited support which we have been able to gain .
`` Having exhausted all other available options for the business , we firmly believe that this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the business and preserve many of our gyms for our members , and also protect the maximum number of jobs possible for our team members . ''

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DW Sports has said it is to tumble into administration, with 1,700 employees at risk.
The company is expected to appoint insolvency specialists on Monday after its income was wiped out by the protracted closure of stores and gyms during lockdown.
DW Sports, which was founded by former Wigan Athletic owner Dave Whelan, operated 73 gyms and 75 retail sites across the UK but announced plans to shut 25 of its stores last month.
The company said it will now wind down its retail business for good, with its website ceasing trading with immediate effect and closing-down sales starting at its 50 remaining stores.
The PA news agency understands that it plans to protect as many jobs and gyms as possible through the restructuring process.
DW Sports stressed that Fitness First, which is a sister company of DW, will continue to operate as a separate company and its 43 clubs will be unaffected by the administration.
The administrators intend to support employees, customers and gym members as far as possible while they look to secure a buyer or buyers for some or all of the DW Sports portfolio.
At present, 59 of its gyms have reopened in England and Northern Ireland, with a further 14 sites in England, Scotland and Wales unable to open due to Government restrictions.
Chief executive Martin Long said: "As a consequence of Covid-19, we found ourselves in a position where we were mandated by Government to close down both our retail store portfolio and our gym chain in its entirety for a protracted period, leaving us with a high fixed-cost base and zero income.
"Like many other retail businesses, the consequences of this extremely challenging operating market have created inevitable profitability issues for DW Sports.
"The decision to appoint administrators has not been taken lightly but will give us the best chance to protect viable parts of the business, return them to profitability, and secure as many jobs as possible.
"It is a difficult model for any business to manage through without long-term damage, and with the limited support which we have been able to gain.
"Having exhausted all other available options for the business, we firmly believe that this process can be a platform to restructure the business and preserve many of our gyms for our members, and also protect the maximum number of jobs possible for our team members."


birminghammail--2020-08-03--Drayton Manor fans 'heartbroken' as theme park faces administration

Drayton Manor fans have reacted to the `` heartbreaking '' news the family-friendly theme park in Staffordshire faces collapse into adminstration .
The park is at a “ very advanced stage ” of securing “ fresh investment , ” which would not result in any job losses .
Drayton Manor has around 1.5 million visitors a year but reported a loss of £1.8 million in the year to February 2019 .
It opened on July 4 after months of closure due to the pandemic .
Glenn Thompson said : `` So sad we usually go every year april for my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year .
Hope things can recover such a great day from even my own childhood '' Lisa Kelly wrote : `` It ’ s so expensive for a family day out .
It ’ s also been in a court battle with the little girls family that tragically died .
Only so much a business can take .
And then COVID comes along '' Katie Geohaghon-Law said : `` I went there last Friday and most of the rides had technical difficulties so my kids were not happy with their visit .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kate Bristoll wrote : `` Oh no my boys love it here , they are live Thomas land .
Will be such a shame to see it close '' Julie Carter-Bell wrote : `` I spent so many happy hours here as a child .
So sad ! ''
Claire Louise wrote : `` Should have left it as wrist bands .
It ’ s expensive for what is there .
Can ’ t complete with Alton Towers . ''
Dave Green said : `` It was already operating at a huge loss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finished off with four months of inactivity . ''
Matthew Smith asked : `` How long could they realistically dodgem for with the success of Alton Towers ?
Been coasting along for years ... '' Sarah Louise Wood said : `` Oh no my boy wanted to come in oct for bday treat .
My 2 yr old hasnt been either yet .
Hope it 's ok '' Emma Parker wrote : `` Not just due to pandemic was closed for weeks due to flooding too '' Other BirminghamLive readers mused whether a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ park by acquiring the family-friendly attraction and keeping it afloat .
Jenny Gartland asked : `` Wonder if Merlin Attractions will save it and give it a cash injection ? ''
Hilary Mchugh chipped in with : `` Sad news indeed '' Jo Maxted said the situation was `` so sad '' - and lamented Thomas Land facing closure .
Ellie Higgins added : `` I mean not surprised but sad still '' Ritchie Branson wrote : `` no way our childhood ''

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Drayton Manor fans have reacted to the "heartbreaking" news the family-friendly theme park in Staffordshire faces collapse into adminstration.
The park is at a “very advanced stage” of securing “fresh investment,” which would not result in any job losses.
Drayton Manor has around 1.5 million visitors a year but reported a loss of £1.8 million in the year to February 2019. It opened on July 4 after months of closure due to the pandemic.
Glenn Thompson said: "So sad we usually go every year april for my sons bday didn't get to this year. Hope things can recover such a great day from even my own childhood"
Lisa Kelly wrote: "It’s so expensive for a family day out. It’s also been in a court battle with the little girls family that tragically died. Only so much a business can take. And then COVID comes along"
Katie Geohaghon-Law said: "I went there last Friday and most of the rides had technical difficulties so my kids were not happy with their visit. The park needs a lot of work"
Kate Bristoll wrote: "Oh no my boys love it here, they are live Thomas land. Will be such a shame to see it close"
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Julie Carter-Bell wrote: "I spent so many happy hours here as a child . So sad !"
Claire Louise wrote: "Should have left it as wrist bands. It’s expensive for what is there. Can’t complete with Alton Towers."
Dave Green said: "It was already operating at a huge loss, so no surprise it's been finished off with four months of inactivity."
Matthew Smith asked: "How long could they realistically dodgem for with the success of Alton Towers? Been coasting along for years..."
Sarah Louise Wood said: "Oh no my boy wanted to come in oct for bday treat. My 2 yr old hasnt been either yet. Hope it's ok"
Emma Parker wrote: "Not just due to pandemic was closed for weeks due to flooding too"
Other BirminghamLive readers mused whether a company like Merlin could land the theme park by acquiring the family-friendly attraction and keeping it afloat.
Jenny Gartland asked: "Wonder if Merlin Attractions will save it and give it a cash injection?"
Hilary Mchugh chipped in with: "Sad news indeed"
Lydia Warrilow wrote: "Oh no!"
Elaine Bishop agreed, writing: "So sad"
Jo Maxted said the situation was "so sad" - and lamented Thomas Land facing closure.
Ellie Higgins added: "I mean not surprised but sad still"
Ritchie Branson wrote: "no way our childhood"


birminghammail--2020-08-03--Live updates - Five hurt as shotgun fired at huge street party

Five people have been hurt after a shotgun was fired following a large street party in a city street .
@ @ @ @ @ Road , Winson Green at 1.45am this morning ( August 3 ) after reports of @ @ @ @ @ 'at least three people ' were injured when a gun was blasted as a trouble @ @ @ @ @ party .
The road has been sealed off for a forensic examination and detectives are @ @ @ @ @ and reviewing CCTV .
One man was found with multiple pellet wounds to his legs @ @ @ @ @ men and two women , also suffered minor pellet injuries .
This is a live @ @ @ @ @ providing updates from the scene .

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Stephanie Balloo, Ben Perrin)

Five people have been hurt after a shotgun was fired following a large street party in a city street.
Armed police swooped on Dudley Road, Winson Green at 1.45am this morning (August 3) after reports of firearms discharge.
Police said 'at least three people' were injured when a gun was blasted as a trouble broke out at a street party.
The road has been sealed off for a forensic examination and detectives are in the process of seizing and reviewing CCTV.
One man was found with multiple pellet wounds to his legs while four others, two men and two women, also suffered minor pellet injuries.
This is a live blog, we will be providing updates from the scene.


birminghammail--2020-08-03--'Give us £40m' - Liverpool fans value Origi as Villa are linked

Aston Villa have been linked with a move for Liverpool striker Divock Origi .
According to The Sun , Villa are mulling over a move for the Belgian international .
Dean Smith steered Villa to Premier League safety with a 1-1 draw at West Ham United last weekend but a lack of firepower up front for the latter half of the season threatened to undermine their survival challenge .
Villa started their first season back in the top flight after three years away with £22 million record signing Wesley Moraes , Keinan Davis and Jonathan Kodjia as the club ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a season-ending injury , while Kodjia was sold and Mbwana Samatta struggled after a promising start following his January arrival .
Origi could be available this summer having been a bit-part player at Anfield for an extended period .
This is what the Reds fans make of the speculation linking him with a Merseyside exit and what they think he is worth by way of a transfer fee .
Scauche : Divock # Origi is a great player , I don ’ t think he fits our system .
There , I said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him to leave but I do think now he ’ s a Champion of well , everything , he may leave for regular game time and a chance to build a career away from # LFC Champ19ns : Would be perfect for Divock .
He should be playing week in week out .
He won ’ t get it at Liverpool .
Hopefully this rumour becomes true and it eventuates .
The Cursed Knight : If Aston Villa interest in Divock Origi is genuine .
Liverpool should quote 60m as selling price .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s happy to sit on the bench and be a bit-part player , I see no reason to sell him .
Halane : Give us £40m for our cult hero & you can have him Roberto Baggio 94 : Origi can be bobbins for 90 minutes , then pluck a ball out of the sky and put one away for you and win the game .
I find him painfully frustrating .
Mostly because I believe he ’ s the tools to be a top forward .
Spider Neil : Origi is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no doubt it .
He is strong , quick , has good technique , is an international , and has vast experience despite being relatively young .
It will be up to him if he wants to remain on a champion ’ s bench or pursue first-team football in a lesser team .
Bjb7225 : It ’ s time to sell Divock , his general play is not good enough .
BauerLFC : Been disappointed with him a bit this season .
I was hoping he ’ d push on and really give @ @ @ @ @ @

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Aston Villa have been linked with a move for Liverpool striker Divock Origi.
According to The Sun, Villa are mulling over a move for the Belgian international.
Dean Smith steered Villa to Premier League safety with a 1-1 draw at West Ham United last weekend but a lack of firepower up front for the latter half of the season threatened to undermine their survival challenge.
Villa started their first season back in the top flight after three years away with £22 million record signing Wesley Moraes, Keinan Davis and Jonathan Kodjia as the club’s forward options.
Wesley picked up a season-ending injury, while Kodjia was sold and Mbwana Samatta struggled after a promising start following his January arrival.
Origi could be available this summer having been a bit-part player at Anfield for an extended period. This is what the Reds fans make of the speculation linking him with a Merseyside exit and what they think he is worth by way of a transfer fee.
Liverpool fans on Origi to Villa speculation
Scauche : Divock #Origi is a great player, I don’t think he fits our system. There, I said it. I don’t WANT him to leave but I do think now he’s a Champion of well, everything, he may leave for regular game time and a chance to build a career away from #LFC
Champ19ns : Would be perfect for Divock. He should be playing week in week out. He won’t get it at Liverpool. Hopefully this rumour becomes true and it eventuates.
The Cursed Knight: If Aston Villa interest in Divock Origi is genuine. Liverpool should quote 60m as selling price.
Batteries : On Origi, if he’s happy to sit on the bench and be a bit-part player, I see no reason to sell him.
Halane : Give us £40m for our cult hero & you can have him
Roberto Baggio 94 : Origi can be bobbins for 90 minutes, then pluck a ball out of the sky and put one away for you and win the game. I find him painfully frustrating. Mostly because I believe he’s the tools to be a top forward.
Spider Neil: Origi is going to have offers this summer, no doubt it. He is strong, quick, has good technique, is an international, and has vast experience despite being relatively young. It will be up to him if he wants to remain on a champion’s bench or pursue first-team football in a lesser team.
Bjb7225 : It’s time to sell Divock, his general play is not good enough.
BauerLFC : Been disappointed with him a bit this season. I was hoping he’d push on and really give Bobby something to think about.


birminghammail--2020-08-03--West Midlands R number is at 1 - and as high as 1.3 in other parts of UK

The coronavirus R number is estimated to be at 1 in the West Midlands .
That is according to one study from the Centre for Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases .
The R value is the average number of people infected by one infected person - the aim is to keep it below 1 .
By their estimates , cases in the West Midlands are expected to halve in 500 days , based on the figures , but experts are `` unsure '' over the expected change in daily cases .
The numbers were based on figures calculated by July @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in calculating transmission rates .
According to the data , the R number is at its highest in Northern Ireland , which had a R number at 1.3 , with 1.1 the rate in the North West and Wales .
Nationally , the study estimated that the R number is 1.1 .
Based on the figures , they predict cases will double in the next 29 days .
The new confirmed cases by infection rate for the West Midlands was 64 , with the effective reproduction rate likely to be 1 .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has ordered officials to work-up a plan for avoiding a second national lockdown , according to reports .
The Prime Minister is considering asking the elderly to shield once again and is mulling lockdown-like conditions for London should there be a second wave of coronavirus infections , The Sunday Telegraph and The Sunday Times said .
The claims come after Mr Johnson was forced to announce a slow down of the lockdown easing on Friday , with planned relaxations for the leisure and beauty sectors delayed after a rise in Covid-19 cases was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought to be rising for the first time since May .
Meanwhile , a major incident has been declared in Greater Manchester due to increases in coronavirus infection rates across `` multiple localities '' .
The decision to up the readiness of emergency and public services to respond to the escalating Covid-19 transmission rate in the region comes after the Government announced new lockdown restrictions for parts of north-west England on Thursday .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced late on Thursday that as of Friday , people from different households in Greater Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yorkshire would be banned from meeting each other inside their homes or in gardens following a spike in virus cases .

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The coronavirus R number is estimated to be at 1 in the West Midlands.
That is according to one study from the Centre for Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases.
The R value is the average number of people infected by one infected person - the aim is to keep it below 1.
By their estimates, cases in the West Midlands are expected to halve in 500 days, based on the figures, but experts are "unsure" over the expected change in daily cases.
The numbers were based on figures calculated by July 18 - there is a slight lag in calculating transmission rates.
According to the data, the R number is at its highest in Northern Ireland, which had a R number at 1.3, with 1.1 the rate in the North West and Wales.
(Image: Centre for Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases)
Nationally, the study estimated that the R number is 1.1.
Based on the figures, they predict cases will double in the next 29 days.
The new confirmed cases by infection rate for the West Midlands was 64, with the effective reproduction rate likely to be 1.
The new figures have emerged as Boris Johnson has ordered officials to work-up a plan for avoiding a second national lockdown, according to reports.
The Prime Minister is considering asking the elderly to shield once again and is mulling lockdown-like conditions for London should there be a second wave of coronavirus infections, The Sunday Telegraph and The Sunday Times said.
The claims come after Mr Johnson was forced to announce a slow down of the lockdown easing on Friday, with planned relaxations for the leisure and beauty sectors delayed after a rise in Covid-19 cases was recorded, with prevalence in the community thought to be rising for the first time since May.
Meanwhile, a major incident has been declared in Greater Manchester due to increases in coronavirus infection rates across "multiple localities".
The decision to up the readiness of emergency and public services to respond to the escalating Covid-19 transmission rate in the region comes after the Government announced new lockdown restrictions for parts of north-west England on Thursday.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced late on Thursday that as of Friday, people from different households in Greater Manchester, parts of east Lancashire and West Yorkshire would be banned from meeting each other inside their homes or in gardens following a spike in virus cases.


birminghammail--2020-08-03--Tamworth’s SnowDome and Namco temporarily closed again

Tamworth ’ s SnowDome is temporarily closed for at least another two weeks following Prime Minister Boris Johnson ’ s pause on lockdown easing .
The popular indoor ski and snowboarding centre which also has an ice rink , swimming pool and gym was all set to re open on Saturday , August 1 having been closed since March .
It will now open on Saturday , August 15 all being well .
SnowDome Fitness will remain open to members and is unaffected by this update .
In a message to customers , the centre said : “ It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announcement from the PM Boris Johnson on Friday , that we will be unable to open the SnowDome as planned .
“ As per the latest government announcement , the SnowDome will remain closed until Saturday , August 15 .
“ We are deeply sorry to all our incredible customers , who have been booking activities and feeling excited to be back on the snow with us .
“ SnowDome Fitness will remain open to members and is unaffected by this update .
“ Please refer to our website and social media channels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will keep you updated with our re-opening news and we look forward to welcoming you back to the SnowDome from Saturday 15th August .
“ If you need further assistance , please call Guest Services on 03448 000011 or email guestservices @ snowdome.co.uk.
” Meanwhile Namco is also closed despite plans to open last weekend .
A statement reads : “ Following the latest announcement from the UK Government , our bowling lanes remain temporarily CLOSED .
We ’ re hoping to reopen mid-August .
“ Whilst the government has decided we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t forget what is currently open for you to enjoy : our adult gaming centres , arcade game areas and bumper cars have reopened in the Trafford Centre , Manchester , London County Hall and Metrocentre , Gateshead .
Clyde ’ s Bar & Grill in Tamworth also reopened its doors earlier this month .
“ Please be reassured that your safety and that of our team remains our priority .
Click here https : //namcofunscape.com/play-safe to view the Covid-19 measures that we have been busy putting in place .
If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Remember to keep checking our social media channels and website for further updates and we look forward to finally opening up fully again soon !
” On Friday , Mr Johnson said : “ Based on clinical advice , a national pause will proceed as planned , and our medical experts will be explaining more about that decision and about shielding .
“ I won ’ t stand by and allow this virus to cause more pain and more heartache in this country .
“ We should now squeeze that brake pedal in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We have to act rapidly in order to protect those we love .
”

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Tamworth’s SnowDome is temporarily closed for at least another two weeks following Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s pause on lockdown easing.
The popular indoor ski and snowboarding centre which also has an ice rink, swimming pool and gym was all set to re open on Saturday, August 1 having been closed since March.
It will now open on Saturday, August 15 all being well. SnowDome Fitness will remain open to members and is unaffected by this update.
(Image: GRAHAM YOUNG)
In a message to customers, the centre said: “It is with huge disappointment, following the latest announcement from the PM Boris Johnson on Friday, that we will be unable to open the SnowDome as planned.
“As per the latest government announcement, the SnowDome will remain closed until Saturday, August 15.
“We are deeply sorry to all our incredible customers, who have been booking activities and feeling excited to be back on the snow with us.
“SnowDome Fitness will remain open to members and is unaffected by this update.
“Please refer to our website and social media channels for updates on re-opening.
“We will keep you updated with our re-opening news and we look forward to welcoming you back to the SnowDome from Saturday 15th August.
“If you need further assistance, please call Guest Services on 03448 000011 or email guestservices@snowdome.co.uk.”
Meanwhile Namco is also closed despite plans to open last weekend.
A statement reads: “Following the latest announcement from the UK Government, our bowling lanes remain temporarily CLOSED. We’re hoping to reopen mid-August.
“Whilst the government has decided we can’t open Tenpin Bowling, don’t forget what is currently open for you to enjoy: our adult gaming centres, arcade game areas and bumper cars have reopened in the Trafford Centre, Manchester, London County Hall and Metrocentre, Gateshead. Clyde’s Bar & Grill in Tamworth also reopened its doors earlier this month.
“Please be reassured that your safety and that of our team remains our priority. Click here https://namcofunscape.com/play-safe to view the Covid-19 measures that we have been busy putting in place. If you have any questions, just ask
“Remember to keep checking our social media channels and website for further updates and we look forward to finally opening up fully again soon!”
On Friday, Mr Johnson said: “Based on clinical advice, a national pause will proceed as planned, and our medical experts will be explaining more about that decision and about shielding.
“I won’t stand by and allow this virus to cause more pain and more heartache in this country.
“We should now squeeze that brake pedal in order to keep the virus under control.
“We have to act rapidly in order to protect those we love.”


birminghammail--2020-08-03--Drayton Manor through the years

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birminghammail--2020-08-03--Marvelous Nakamba linked with shock summer exit to Turkish giants

Aston Villa midfielder Marvelous Nakamba could be on his way after just a year at the club .
Nakamba arrived at Villa Park for €12m from Club Brugge last summer , going on to make 29 appearances in the Premier League this season , starting 19 times .
But he could be on his way already , according to Fotomac , who claim there is interest from Turkey .
They claim Trabzonspor want to sign Nakamba on loan this summer .
Nakamba has shown potential this season but has struggled with inconsistency , like many of his teammates in what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ despite managing to avoid the drop .
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Sign up at the top of this story or follow the instructions here Recent reports have suggested he is happy in England , having no intention of leaving Villa this summer .
Despite that , it seems Trabzonspor will look to offer him a route away from Villa Park on a temporary basis .
The Turkish giants finished second in the Turkish SuperLig this season , though they are barred from European competition due to Financial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could prove to be an attractive proposition to Nakamba should Villa look to offload him ahead of next season .
The report claims Trabzonspor are looking to sign the 26-year-old midfielder as they look to mount an improved title bid after falling four points short this season .
Nakamba , though , is under contract at Villa until 2024 and it seems he is trusted by Dean Smith having played 34 times in all competitions .

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Aston Villa midfielder Marvelous Nakamba could be on his way after just a year at the club.
Nakamba arrived at Villa Park for €12m from Club Brugge last summer, going on to make 29 appearances in the Premier League this season, starting 19 times.
But he could be on his way already, according to Fotomac, who claim there is interest from Turkey.
They claim Trabzonspor want to sign Nakamba on loan this summer.
Nakamba has shown potential this season but has struggled with inconsistency, like many of his teammates in what was a difficult season for Villa, despite managing to avoid the drop.
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Recent reports have suggested he is happy in England, having no intention of leaving Villa this summer.
Despite that, it seems Trabzonspor will look to offer him a route away from Villa Park on a temporary basis.
The Turkish giants finished second in the Turkish SuperLig this season, though they are barred from European competition due to Financial Fair Play breaches.
Nevertheless, they could prove to be an attractive proposition to Nakamba should Villa look to offload him ahead of next season.
The report claims Trabzonspor are looking to sign the 26-year-old midfielder as they look to mount an improved title bid after falling four points short this season.
Nakamba, though, is under contract at Villa until 2024 and it seems he is trusted by Dean Smith having played 34 times in all competitions.


birminghammail--2020-08-03--Confirmed: Birmingham City sanction sale of striker Gimenez

Birmingham City have confirmed that Alvaro Gimenez has left the club on a permanent basis .
The striker , who only arrived at St Andrew ’ s last summer , has joined Cadiz on a permanent deal , having joined on an initial loan agreement back in the January transfer window .
Gimenez , who joined from Almeria last summer , scored three goals for Blues under Pep Clotet - they came in the wins over Barnsley and at Reading and in the draw at Sheffield Wednesday - but he didn ’ t play again after the FA Cup win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ netted just the one goal for Cadiz in the second half of the season , but in doing so he helped them earn promotion to La Liga .
On the back of that , the club have decided to make his loan move a permanent arrangement .
Gimenez is the latest player to officially leave Blues since the summer began ; winger Jefferson Montero was sent back to parent club Swansea City , while out of contract stars Jacques Maghoma , David Stockdale , Jonathan Grounds and Cheick Keita have all been released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Borussia Dortmund for a fee that could rise to £30m , while Scott Hogan and Jake Clarke-Salter have also returned to Aston Villa and Chelsea respectively , at the end of their own loan spells .

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Birmingham City have confirmed that Alvaro Gimenez has left the club on a permanent basis.
The striker, who only arrived at St Andrew’s last summer, has joined Cadiz on a permanent deal, having joined on an initial loan agreement back in the January transfer window.
Gimenez, who joined from Almeria last summer, scored three goals for Blues under Pep Clotet - they came in the wins over Barnsley and at Reading and in the draw at Sheffield Wednesday - but he didn’t play again after the FA Cup win over Blackburn in January.
The 29-year-old netted just the one goal for Cadiz in the second half of the season, but in doing so he helped them earn promotion to La Liga.
On the back of that, the club have decided to make his loan move a permanent arrangement.
Gimenez is the latest player to officially leave Blues since the summer began; winger Jefferson Montero was sent back to parent club Swansea City, while out of contract stars Jacques Maghoma, David Stockdale, Jonathan Grounds and Cheick Keita have all been released.
Jude Bellingham has been sold to Borussia Dortmund for a fee that could rise to £30m, while Scott Hogan and Jake Clarke-Salter have also returned to Aston Villa and Chelsea respectively, at the end of their own loan spells.


birminghammail--2020-08-03--Drayton Manor theme park 'could enter administration'

Drayton Manor has reportedly filed notice of its intent to appoint adminstrators .
But its owners are understood to have told staff in an email that the Staffordshire theme park and zoo will continue to `` operate as normal . ''
RideRater report that the park - which houses popular Thomas Land - is at a “ very advanced stage ” of securing “ fresh investment , ” which would not result in any job losses .
BirminghamLive has approached Drayton Manor for a statement , but was told they would not be commenting on the matter .
RideRater also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took over Fantasy Island in 2016 , initially looked to acquire the site in Tamworth .
It said the group registered the company Drayton Manor Operations Limited on July 13 , but `` their current intentions have not been confirmed . ''
In a typical good year of business , Drayton Manor entertains about 1.5 million people .
But the Government lockdown ordered on March 23 meant it had to close .
Drayton Manor reported a loss of £1.8 million in the year to February 2019 .
It opened on July 4 after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The family-run business was founded by George and Vera Bryan in 1950 and has been celebrating its 70th anniversary this year .
They bought the land and had opened it as a small attraction with children 's rides until it developed significantly in the 1980s .
Popular thrill rides included Apocalypse which was installed in 2000 , The Ben 10 , later known as Accelerator in 2017 , and Air Race emerged in 2014 .
Thomas Land rides were introduced between 2008 and 2017 .

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Drayton Manor has reportedly filed notice of its intent to appoint adminstrators.
But its owners are understood to have told staff in an email that the Staffordshire theme park and zoo will continue to "operate as normal."
RideRater report that the park - which houses popular Thomas Land - is at a “very advanced stage” of securing “fresh investment,” which would not result in any job losses.
BirminghamLive has approached Drayton Manor for a statement, but was told they would not be commenting on the matter.
RideRater also report that the Mellors Group, which took over Fantasy Island in 2016, initially looked to acquire the site in Tamworth. It said the group registered the company Drayton Manor Operations Limited on July 13, but "their current intentions have not been confirmed."
In a typical good year of business, Drayton Manor entertains about 1.5 million people. But the Government lockdown ordered on March 23 meant it had to close.
Drayton Manor reported a loss of £1.8 million in the year to February 2019. It opened on July 4 after months of closure due to the pandemic.
The family-run business was founded by George and Vera Bryan in 1950 and has been celebrating its 70th anniversary this year.
They bought the land and had opened it as a small attraction with children's rides until it developed significantly in the 1980s.
Popular thrill rides included Apocalypse which was installed in 2000, The Ben 10, later known as Accelerator in 2017, and Air Race emerged in 2014.
Thomas Land rides were introduced between 2008 and 2017.


birminghammail--2020-08-03--The 26 towns and cities on government coronavirus 'watch list'

26 towns and cities across England which are reportedly on a `` watch list '' over rising coronavirus rates have been released .
The parts of the UK currently under scrutiny from the government include Sandwell , in the West Midlands .
The coronavirus case rates are based on the number of Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people - with Blackburn with Darwen leading the way on 78.6 .
While the rate has fallen in Sandwell this week , the rate remains higher than 20 , with 28.1 cases per 100,000 according to Public Health England figures .
The rates have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a seven-day rolling average and sees Leicester on 64.2 , second in the list , with Oldham at 51.5 , Broadford at 47.8 and Hyndburn ( Lancashire ) on 50.8 .
Rochdale , Pendle , in Lancashire , Trafford in Greater Manchester all have rates higher than 30 , figures show .
The 'watch list ' was revealed the day after Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced a local lockdown was to be rolled out in parts of Greater Manchester , East Lancashire and West Yorkshire following a spike in cases .
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26 towns and cities across England which are reportedly on a "watch list" over rising coronavirus rates have been released.
The parts of the UK currently under scrutiny from the government include Sandwell, in the West Midlands.
The coronavirus case rates are based on the number of Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people - with Blackburn with Darwen leading the way on 78.6.
While the rate has fallen in Sandwell this week, the rate remains higher than 20, with 28.1 cases per 100,000 according to Public Health England figures.
The rates have been released on Monday as part of a seven-day rolling average and sees Leicester on 64.2, second in the list, with Oldham at 51.5, Broadford at 47.8 and Hyndburn (Lancashire) on 50.8.
Rochdale, Pendle, in Lancashire, Trafford in Greater Manchester all have rates higher than 30, figures show.
The 'watch list' was revealed the day after Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced a local lockdown was to be rolled out in parts of Greater Manchester, East Lancashire and West Yorkshire following a spike in cases.
These new measures meant people are currently forbidden from meeting friends and family from other households in private homes, gardens or public spaces.
The 26 towns and cities on the 'watch list'
Blackburn with Darwen (78.6)
Leicester (64.2)
Oldham (51.4)
Bradford (47.8)
Hyndburn (Lancashire) (40.8)
Rochdale (39.5)
Pendle(Lancashire) (38.3)
Trafford (32.6)
Calderdale (23.8)
Kirklees (21.9)
Manchester (20.5)
Bolton (18.2)
Salford (19.7)
Burnley (Lancashire) (18.1)
Tameside (17.3)
Stockport (14.1)
Bury (9.5)
Wigan (6.1)
Rossendale (5.6)
Oadby and Wigston (Leicestershire) (35.1)
Luton (20.1)
Eden (Cumbria) (28.4)
Sandwell (28.1)
Northampton (Northamptonshire) (20.4)
Peterborough (19.4)
Rotherham (12.5)
Wakefield (13.9)


birminghammail--2020-08-03--New FA Covid-19 rules which could affect Aston Villa and Wolves players

Players in the Premier League and EFL face the prospect of being shown a straight red card if they are caught deliberately coughing at an opponent or match official .
The Football Association has created new guidance , which comes into force immediately , for match officials taking charge of games when Covid-19 restrictions are in place .
The rules will apply to all levels of the game , of course applying to Aston Villa and Wolves stars , and in the document released by the FA it claims if there is a “ clear act ” of coughing towards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the form of a red card .
But match officials will not be responsible for policing social distancing during goal celebrations and they will not be able to punish players for spitting .
First published in The Times , The FA ’ s document for referees states : “ Where the referee is certain that someone deliberately , and from close range , coughed into the face of an opponent or match official ... the referee should take action under the law 12 ‘ using offensive , insulting or abusive language and/or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moving the head/mouth towards someone and then coughing would fall within the ‘ spirit ’ and general definition of a gesture which is ‘ a movement of part of the body , especially a hand or the head , to express an idea or meaning ’ .
“ If the incident was not severe enough to merit a sending-off , a caution could be issued for ‘ unsporting behaviour — shows a lack of respect for the game ’ .
” While the FA ’ s guidance on goal celebrations states : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compliance with social distancing during goal celebrations , this is the responsibility of the player.
” Before the guidance adds on spitting : “ Spitting on the floor is not an act of misconduct , unless it is at someone when it is punishable with a red card , as per the laws of the game .
“ Other acts of spitting or similar actions , eg nose-clearing , are strongly discouraged for all participants .
If advice is offered and clearly ignored , then the referee should make specific mention in their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The report from The Times also claims referees who are not part of the testing programme have been told to take their temperature at home within five hours of the match starting .
Match officials are also to have their fees paid into a bank account rather than in cash , are to travel to games separately , and should not touch the match ball before kick-off .
While assistant referees will be required to wear facemasks when checking players ’ boots and shin pads , and any conversations with players or coaches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one-metre distance .

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Players in the Premier League and EFL face the prospect of being shown a straight red card if they are caught deliberately coughing at an opponent or match official.
The Football Association has created new guidance, which comes into force immediately, for match officials taking charge of games when Covid-19 restrictions are in place.
The rules will apply to all levels of the game, of course applying to Aston Villa and Wolves stars, and in the document released by the FA it claims if there is a “clear act” of coughing towards someone, disciplinary action should be taken in the form of a red card.
But match officials will not be responsible for policing social distancing during goal celebrations and they will not be able to punish players for spitting.
First published in The Times, The FA’s document for referees states: “Where the referee is certain that someone deliberately, and from close range, coughed into the face of an opponent or match official...the referee should take action under the law 12 ‘using offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or gestures’.
“The action of moving the head/mouth towards someone and then coughing would fall within the ‘spirit’ and general definition of a gesture which is ‘a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning’.
“If the incident was not severe enough to merit a sending-off, a caution could be issued for ‘unsporting behaviour — shows a lack of respect for the game’.
”While the FA’s guidance on goal celebrations states: “Match officials are not responsible for ensuring compliance with social distancing during goal celebrations, this is the responsibility of the player.”
Before the guidance adds on spitting: “Spitting on the floor is not an act of misconduct, unless it is at someone when it is punishable with a red card, as per the laws of the game.
“Other acts of spitting or similar actions, eg nose-clearing, are strongly discouraged for all participants. If advice is offered and clearly ignored, then the referee should make specific mention in their match report to the competition."
The report from The Times also claims referees who are not part of the testing programme have been told to take their temperature at home within five hours of the match starting. Match officials are also to have their fees paid into a bank account rather than in cash, are to travel to games separately, and should not touch the match ball before kick-off.
While assistant referees will be required to wear facemasks when checking players’ boots and shin pads, and any conversations with players or coaches should take place from at least a one-metre distance.


birminghammail--2020-08-03--Wolves and Leeds United keen to bring €25m midfielder to the Premier League - reports

Wolves and newly promoted Leeds United both have an interest in Portugal midfielder William Carvalho .
The international , who is currently out in Spain with Real Betis , was said to be angling for a move away this summer , only for Manuel Pellegrini to arrive and reassure Carvalho that he ’ d be part of his plans going forward .
Carvalho , who battled against injuries last season , played just 13 times in what was his second campaign with Betis , though Pellegrini ’ s arrival as the successor to Rubi this summer has strengthened the powerful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club .
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Tottenham and Leicester have also been linked .
There is an acceptance at Betis that Carvalho is a player who would raise significant funds for Pellegrini , and they wouldn ’ t stand in his way , provided any interested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That ’ s believed to be around €25m , for a player who helped his country win Euro 2016 and the UEFA Nations League last year .
Carvalho is 28 and still has three years left on his contract with Betis .
Wolves , who boast Portuguese midfield pairing - and Carvalho ’ s international teammates - Ruben Neves and Joao Moutinho , are looking to add to their squad in this coming transfer window as they press on with their ambitions of breaking into the Premier League top six .
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Wolves and newly promoted Leeds United both have an interest in Portugal midfielder William Carvalho.
The international, who is currently out in Spain with Real Betis, was said to be angling for a move away this summer, only for Manuel Pellegrini to arrive and reassure Carvalho that he’d be part of his plans going forward.
Carvalho, who battled against injuries last season, played just 13 times in what was his second campaign with Betis, though Pellegrini’s arrival as the successor to Rubi this summer has strengthened the powerful midfielder’s chances of remaining at the club.
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That said, Wolves and Leeds are two clubs from the continent who remain keen on Carvalho and are keeping tabs on the midfielder. Tottenham and Leicester have also been linked.
There is an acceptance at Betis that Carvalho is a player who would raise significant funds for Pellegrini, and they wouldn’t stand in his way, provided any interested parties can meet their asking price.
That’s believed to be around €25m, for a player who helped his country win Euro 2016 and the UEFA Nations League last year. Carvalho is 28 and still has three years left on his contract with Betis.
Wolves, who boast Portuguese midfield pairing - and Carvalho’s international teammates - Ruben Neves and Joao Moutinho, are looking to add to their squad in this coming transfer window as they press on with their ambitions of breaking into the Premier League top six.
That’s something Wolves writer Alex Dicken reasons, as he outlines the need for Fosun to back Nuno Espirito Santo with high class recruits. You can read that piece here.


birminghammail--2020-08-03--Aston Villa transfer news live: Origi linked, Grealish latest

Hello and welcome to Monday 's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive .
We will keep you up to date @ @ @ @ @ news and views as the transfer rumour mill cranks up to full tilt with the @ @ @ @ @ a full week .
New sporting director Johan Lange is the man tasked with delving @ @ @ @ @ 's behalf this summer as he looks to arm Dean Smith with the tools he @ @ @ @ @ in the Premier League again .
Jack Grealish continues to dominate Villa talk , the @ @ @ @ @ money move away this summer with Manchester United and Arsenal both linked .
So stay @ @ @ @ @ blog and be sure to check back for all the latest Villa transfer news and @ @

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Hello and welcome to Tuesday's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive.
We will keep you up to date with all the latest Villa news and views as the transfer rumour mill cranks up to full tilt with the transfer window already open for a full week.
New sporting director Johan Lange is the man tasked with delving into the market on Villa's behalf this summer as he looks to arm Dean Smith with the tools he needs to keep the club in the Premier League again.
Jack Grealish continues to dominate Villa talk, the midfielder linked with a big money move away this summer with Manchester United and Arsenal both linked.
So stay with us on today's blog and be sure to check back for all the latest Villa transfer news and opinion.


birminghammail--2020-08-03--Aston Villa target Jose Campana decides on 'dream' transfer

Jose Gomez Campana reportedly has his heart set on a move to Sevilla amid speculation linking him with Aston Villa .
The 27-year-old has enjoyed an excellent season with Levante and helped them to a 12th-place finish in La Liga .
Villa are intent on backing Dean Smith in the transfer window having appointed Johan Lange as sporting director after Jesus Garcia Pitarch 's departure .
Spanish outlet El Desmarque are reporting Villa are keen to secure his services , while newly-promoted Leeds United , Everton and Arsenal are also mentioned as holding an interest .
Sign up for our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ box at the top of the page or click here A former Spain under-21 international , Campana spent a short stint in England with Crystal Palace but did n't make a big impression at Selhurst Park before leaving for Sampdoria in 2014 .
Reports in the Spanish press ahead of the transfer window placed Campana 's value at around £27million , with Levante under no pressure to sell after making him their highest-paid player on a new three-year contract earlier this year .
But Mundo Deportivo say Campana 's 'dream ' is to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his professional career .
They claim he was recently spotted watching his former team alongside their director of football Monchi and now wants to complete a move back with both parties keen on a deal .

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Jose Gomez Campana reportedly has his heart set on a move to Sevilla amid speculation linking him with Aston Villa.
The 27-year-old has enjoyed an excellent season with Levante and helped them to a 12th-place finish in La Liga.
Villa are intent on backing Dean Smith in the transfer window having appointed Johan Lange as sporting director after Jesus Garcia Pitarch's departure.
Spanish outlet El Desmarque are reporting Villa are keen to secure his services, while newly-promoted Leeds United, Everton and Arsenal are also mentioned as holding an interest.
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A former Spain under-21 international, Campana spent a short stint in England with Crystal Palace but didn't make a big impression at Selhurst Park before leaving for Sampdoria in 2014.
Reports in the Spanish press ahead of the transfer window placed Campana's value at around £27million, with Levante under no pressure to sell after making him their highest-paid player on a new three-year contract earlier this year.
But Mundo Deportivo say Campana's 'dream' is to return to Sevilla, where he started his professional career.
They claim he was recently spotted watching his former team alongside their director of football Monchi and now wants to complete a move back with both parties keen on a deal.


birminghammail--2020-08-03--Leeds enter the race for Dean Smith target Michy Batshuayi

Leeds United are reportedly monitoring Michy Batshuayi 's situation , with Chelsea prepared to sanction a cut-price deal this summer .
Aston Villa were extensively linked with the Belgian international in the most window , with reports claiming they made contact with Chelsea in January .
Villa would go onto sign Mbwana Samatta and Borja Baston to replace the injured Wesley - with the latter released and Samatta struggling in his opening months in English football .
Under Johan Lange , Dean Smith is expected to once again refresh his squad , just 12 months on from a £150m spree @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
With Keinan Davis , Samatta and Wesley all struggling last campaign , Villa could be back in the market for a striker , wit Batshuayi on the lookout for a new club .
The 26-year-old played just 224 minutes in the league , with his future at Chelsea looking decidedly bleak .
According to Express Sport , Frank Lampard will sanction the sales of Batshuayi , Marcos Alonso , Emerson Palmeri , Kenedy , Tiemoue Bakayoko and Villa loanee Danny Drinkwater .
However , Football Insider have now claimed newly promoted Leeds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Chelsea willing to accept bids in the region of £25m .
A report in the national press earlier this week suggested Smith will given £100m to fund this summer 's transfer activity .

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Leeds United are reportedly monitoring Michy Batshuayi's situation, with Chelsea prepared to sanction a cut-price deal this summer.
Aston Villa were extensively linked with the Belgian international in the most window, with reports claiming they made contact with Chelsea in January.
Villa would go onto sign Mbwana Samatta and Borja Baston to replace the injured Wesley - with the latter released and Samatta struggling in his opening months in English football.
Under Johan Lange, Dean Smith is expected to once again refresh his squad, just 12 months on from a £150m spree which saw 12 players arrive on B6.
With Keinan Davis, Samatta and Wesley all struggling last campaign, Villa could be back in the market for a striker, wit Batshuayi on the lookout for a new club.
The 26-year-old played just 224 minutes in the league, with his future at Chelsea looking decidedly bleak. According to Express Sport, Frank Lampard will sanction the sales of Batshuayi, Marcos Alonso, Emerson Palmeri, Kenedy, Tiemoue Bakayoko and Villa loanee Danny Drinkwater.
However, Football Insider have now claimed newly promoted Leeds could make a move for Batshayi, with Chelsea willing to accept bids in the region of £25m.
A report in the national press earlier this week suggested Smith will given £100m to fund this summer's transfer activity.


birminghammail--2020-08-03--Saltley hit-and-run victim named as family pay tribute

A great-grandfather who was killed in a hit and run while cycling in Saltley has been described as a ‘ kind and generous individual ’ by his devastated family .
Andell Goulbourne , who was better known as Spring-i , was fatally struck by a grey BMW on Washwood Heath Road , around 11.15pm on Thursday ( July 30 ) .
The occupants of the BMW callously fled the scene and despite the efforts of paramedics , Mr Goulbourne was declared dead on the roadside .
His heartbroken family said he was a ‘ beacon of light ’ who served @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the BMW to come forward .
His family have released this statement : “ Father of three , grandfather , great-grandfather and brother , tragically and horrifically killed last Thursday at the hands of unknown perpetrators .
“ Our family and black community are desperately appealing to you to come forward , this was a cruel and heartless act .
“ Andell was a kind and generous individual , a mentor to many young people .
He always sought to serve those less fortunate , this was reflected in his role as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a beacon of light.
” Police believe there were four men in the car at the time of the collision who all fled the scene .
A man , aged 32 , who had been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving , was released pending further investigation .
The car , a grey BMW M135i registration LG20 MYB , has been seized for forensic analysis .
Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes from our serious collision unit , said : “ Fortunately we were able to trace Mr Goulbourne ’ s family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them at what is a very sad and painful time for them .
“ Our investigation continues at pace and the arrest was a significant development , however we know more people were in the car and we need to identify and speak to them .
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“ Equally , anyone who saw anything who hasn ’ t been in touch should do so , it was a busy evening with lots of people out celebrating Eid.
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A great-grandfather who was killed in a hit and run while cycling in Saltley has been described as a ‘kind and generous individual’ by his devastated family.
Andell Goulbourne, who was better known as Spring-i, was fatally struck by a grey BMW on Washwood Heath Road, around 11.15pm on Thursday (July 30).
The occupants of the BMW callously fled the scene and despite the efforts of paramedics, Mr Goulbourne was declared dead on the roadside.
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His heartbroken family said he was a ‘beacon of light’ who served others while police appealed to the passengers of the BMW to come forward.
His family have released this statement: “Father of three, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, tragically and horrifically killed last Thursday at the hands of unknown perpetrators.
“Our family and black community are desperately appealing to you to come forward, this was a cruel and heartless act.
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“Andell was a kind and generous individual, a mentor to many young people. He always sought to serve those less fortunate, this was reflected in his role as a volunteer charity worker. He was a beacon of light.”
Police believe there were four men in the car at the time of the collision who all fled the scene.
A man, aged 32, who had been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, was released pending further investigation.
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The car, a grey BMW M135i registration LG20 MYB, has been seized for forensic analysis.
Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes from our serious collision unit, said: “Fortunately we were able to trace Mr Goulbourne’s family and we now have specialist officers supporting them at what is a very sad and painful time for them.
“Our investigation continues at pace and the arrest was a significant development, however we know more people were in the car and we need to identify and speak to them.
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“Mr Goulbourne was callously left in the road fatally injured while these people ran off, I need them to do the right thing and talk to us.
“Equally, anyone who saw anything who hasn’t been in touch should do so, it was a busy evening with lots of people out celebrating Eid.”
The team can be contacted by email at FL_COLLISION_INVEST@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk, call 101 or Live Chat via WMP Online between 8am and midnight. Please quote log 5069 of 30 July.