birminghammail--2020-06-04--Watch - Asda drama as people carrier rams car outside store

This is the shocking footage of two cars apparently ramming each other during a violent chase outside a giant Asda store .
The video starts off showing a silver Citreon Berlingo being driven at speed up the entrance road to the supermarket on Queslett Road in Great Barr .
The people carrier , which has the rear passenger door open , takes a sharp right and ploughs over a raised kerb , cutting into the lane which leads back onto the main road .
The Citroen is then seen ramming into a red Seat Leon which had already pulled out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then seen and heard dragging the Seat diagonally across the road until it is dumped by the pavement .
A group of young men from the Seat are seen running back up the entrance to Asda while the Citroen has now been driven to the opposite busy carriageway , presumably by cutting across the dual carriageway .
One man , dressed in a white top , exits the car and looks like he has been injured in the violence as he limps clutching his leg .
For a few seconds , two men @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man but then decide not to go after him and jump back in the car .
The limping man makes his way slowly back to Asda and the Citroen is seen speeding off towards the roundabout .
All the while , passing cars are honking their horn and trying to avoid the clash .
West Midlands Police said officers were called to reports of disorder at 9pm on Wednesday , June 3 and appealed for information .
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Find it on Google Play Store and App Store A force spokesman said in a statement : “ We were called to reports of a violent disorder between occupants of a Seat Leon and Citroen Berlingo on Queslett Road , Great Barr at 9pm yesterday ( 3 June ) .
“ The Seat was abandoned after occupants fled the scene.
” Asda Great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a petrol station .
Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat on our website or 101 .
Please quote crime reference number 20BW/128175H/20 .

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This is the shocking footage of two cars apparently ramming each other during a violent chase outside a giant Asda store.
The video starts off showing a silver Citreon Berlingo being driven at speed up the entrance road to the supermarket on Queslett Road in Great Barr.
The people carrier, which has the rear passenger door open, takes a sharp right and ploughs over a raised kerb, cutting into the lane which leads back onto the main road.
The Citroen is then seen ramming into a red Seat Leon which had already pulled out onto Queslett Road.
The Citroen is then seen and heard dragging the Seat diagonally across the road until it is dumped by the pavement.
A group of young men from the Seat are seen running back up the entrance to Asda while the Citroen has now been driven to the opposite busy carriageway, presumably by cutting across the dual carriageway.
One man, dressed in a white top, exits the car and looks like he has been injured in the violence as he limps clutching his leg.
For a few seconds, two men from the Citroen look at the injured man but then decide not to go after him and jump back in the car.
The limping man makes his way slowly back to Asda and the Citroen is seen speeding off towards the roundabout.
All the while, passing cars are honking their horn and trying to avoid the clash.
West Midlands Police said officers were called to reports of disorder at 9pm on Wednesday, June 3 and appealed for information.
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A force spokesman said in a statement: “We were called to reports of a violent disorder between occupants of a Seat Leon and Citroen Berlingo on Queslett Road, Great Barr at 9pm yesterday (3 June).
“The Seat was abandoned after occupants fled the scene.”
Asda Great Barr is a huge and busy supermarket with a petrol station.
Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat on our website or 101. Please quote crime reference number 20BW/128175H/20.


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birminghammail--2020-06-04--No theme for Lichfield Camera Club this week but still some stunning photos

There was no theme for Lichfield Camera Club this week so members were free to choose their subject .
Here are the top three images in each league : To really appreciate this remarkable image it needs to viewed as large as possible .
The fantastic detail in the Moon ’ s surface and night sky is quite awe inspiring .
As Darron explained : “ Selene ’ s Chariot ( The Moon Goddess ) was created with two exposures .
One image was created with an exposure of 15 seconds looking in to a clear night sky .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the moon , a day after the first quarter .
I ’ ve then added a bit of saturation to bring back the atmospheric colour loss .
Taking images of the moon are always best either before or after full moon , because the surface detail is more visible caused from shadowing.
” David has produced a beautifully detailed image of an otter enjoying a fish supper .
The animal ’ s eye is perfectly in focus and the undulating curve of the back is echoed by the profile of the rocks on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ classic view of Bridalveil Falls in California ’ s Yosemite National Park is made all the dramatic by the threatening , moody sky .
Ansel Adams , who did so much to promote this magnificent landscape through his photography would surely have been impressed by this wonderful image .
Capturing birds in flight requires great skill and David has succeeded brilliantly with this image taken at the RSPB Bempton Cliffs reserve .
The whole bird is perfectly in focus .
The uncluttered , defocused background ensures the bird stands out and strong diagonal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make this an outstanding image .
David explained the challenge involved : “ There were tens of thousands of Gannets and I found a spot where they were returning to land after going out to sea to catch fish .
The challenge is to follow and keep the whole bird in the frame without clipping and have an uncluttered background .
`` I used Aperture priority at f9 to ensure the depth field would keep the whole bird sharp .
To reduce blurring I wanted a fast shutter speed so I upped the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exposure of 1/2500s .
`` I did not use multiple exposures preferring to try to judge each shot and click when it looked right .
Of course I made many attempts as birds flew past .
I love the way the bird is looking towards me in this shot.
” Sue has captured this familiar garden visitor in superb detail against the lovely , defocused background .
She explained : “ The robin was perched on the aerial of my red car , and its colour is reflected on its underside of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there on the way to its nest.
” Dean ’ s stunning portrait of model , Lizzie Bayliss was shot at Sandon Studio .
The title of the image perfectly sums up the look on the model ’ s face .
The wonderfully sharp , penetrating look of the eyes combined with the slight pout of the lips perfectly conjure up a provocative expression : “ Dare ” .
As Dean explained : “ The theme and thought was 50s to almost 60s glamour portrait .
These are shot with natural light and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Dare was a series of images using combined lighting to get sharp and contrasting skin tones , and colour detail in the background .
`` The expression does have a look of confidence in the model ’ s eyes with just a hint of 'what you looking at ? '
Liz ’ s beautiful image of the butterfly is superbly detailed and the soft , defocused green background perfectly complements the colour of the flower .
As Liz explained : ‘ Alien Creature ’ was photographed at Dorothy Clive Garden ( near @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It was glorious weather and the flowers were covered in beautiful butterflies , that were content to stay put for more than the customary nanoseconds !
This was a rare treat and a great photo opportunity .
This is another typically creative image from Lily , Lichfield Camera Club ’ s youngest member , who has displayed great skill in assembling such a interesting and perhaps , provocative image .
She explained her thinking and technique : “ The image was part of my final photo shoot for my A-level coursework theme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ switching of gender stereotypes in a household .
`` I took photographs of each person separately in a studio setting .
Then in Photoshop I created the template for the background using the paintbrush tool and different shades of grey to make it look 3D .
`` I then pasted in the photos of the people and adjusted their size and used layer effects to make the photos blend into the doll house background .
Lastly I made sure the colours and shades of light matched on all the people.
” This image @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two other members of the band in silhouette framing the scene .
The use of monochrome adds to this very atmospheric image .
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There was no theme for Lichfield Camera Club this week so members were free to choose their subject.
Here are the top three images in each league:
League 1
First
Selene's Chariot - Darron Matthews
To really appreciate this remarkable image it needs to viewed as large as possible. The fantastic detail in the Moon’s surface and night sky is quite awe inspiring.
As Darron explained: “Selene’s Chariot (The Moon Goddess) was created with two exposures. One image was created with an exposure of 15 seconds looking in to a clear night sky.
"The other is a quick exposure of the moon, a day after the first quarter. I’ve then added a bit of saturation to bring back the atmospheric colour loss. Taking images of the moon are always best either before or after full moon, because the surface detail is more visible caused from shadowing.”
Second
Fish Supper -DavidHalley
David has produced a beautifully detailed image of an otter enjoying a fish supper. The animal’s eye is perfectly in focus and the undulating curve of the back is echoed by the profile of the rocks on the right foreground.
Third
Power of Nature - Brian Edmonds
Brian’s classic view of Bridalveil Falls in California’s Yosemite National Park is made all the dramatic by the threatening, moody sky. Ansel Adams, who did so much to promote this magnificent landscape through his photography would surely have been impressed by this wonderful image.
League 2
First
Gannet - David Keith Jones
Capturing birds in flight requires great skill and David has succeeded brilliantly with this image taken at the RSPB Bempton Cliffs reserve.
The whole bird is perfectly in focus . The uncluttered, defocused background ensures the bird stands out and strong diagonal line of the wings and perfect framing make this an outstanding image.
David explained the challenge involved: “There were tens of thousands of Gannets and I found a spot where they were returning to land after going out to sea to catch fish. The challenge is to follow and keep the whole bird in the frame without clipping and have an uncluttered background.
"I used Aperture priority at f9 to ensure the depth field would keep the whole bird sharp. To reduce blurring I wanted a fast shutter speed so I upped the ISO to 400 which resulted in an exposure of 1/2500s.
"I did not use multiple exposures preferring to try to judge each shot and click when it looked right. Of course I made many attempts as birds flew past. I love the way the bird is looking towards me in this shot.”
Second
Aerial Landing - Susan Freeman
Sue has captured this familiar garden visitor in superb detail against the lovely, defocused background.
She explained: “The robin was perched on the aerial of my red car, and its colour is reflected on its underside of the bird. It has often been stopping there on the way to its nest.”
Third
Dare - Dean Borgazzi
Dean’s stunning portrait of model, Lizzie Bayliss was shot at Sandon Studio. The title of the image perfectly sums up the look on the model’s face. The wonderfully sharp, penetrating look of the eyes combined with the slight pout of the lips perfectly conjure up a provocative expression:
“Dare”. As Dean explained: “The theme and thought was 50s to almost 60s glamour portrait. These are shot with natural light and wide aperture and a fairly high ISO. Dare was a series of images using combined lighting to get sharp and contrasting skin tones,and colour detail in the background.
"The expression does have a look of confidence in the model’s eyes with just a hint of 'what you looking at?'
League 3
First
Alien Creature - Liz Thomas
Liz’s beautiful image of the butterfly is superbly detailed and the soft, defocused green background perfectly complements the colour of the flower.
As Liz explained: ‘Alien Creature’ was photographed at Dorothy Clive Garden (near Market Drayton) in August of 2019. It was glorious weather and the flowers were covered in beautiful butterflies, that were content to stay put for more than the customary nanoseconds! This was a rare treat and a great photo opportunity.
Second
Tea Honey - Lily Pavey
This is another typically creative image from Lily, Lichfield Camera Club’s youngest member, who has displayed great skill in assembling such a interesting and perhaps, provocative image.
She explained her thinking and technique: “The image was part of my final photo shoot for my A-level coursework theme of womanhood. This photograph represents the switching of gender stereotypes in a household.
"I took photographs of each person separately in a studio setting. Then in Photoshop I created the template for the background using the paintbrush tool and different shades of grey to make it look 3D.
"I then pasted in the photos of the people and adjusted their size and used layer effects to make the photos blend into the doll house background. Lastly I made sure the colours and shades of light matched on all the people.”
Third
The Drummer - Kevin Terry
This image shows the drummer highlighted by spotlights with two other members of the band in silhouette framing the scene. The use of monochrome adds to this very atmospheric image.
To view all entries in the Lichfield Camera Club Leagues go to www.lichfieldcameraclub.org


birminghammail--2020-06-04--The McDonald's restaurants in Birmingham still closed as 900 reopen

McDonald ’ s has finally treated Birmingham and its Brummie residents today , opening 13 restaurants across the city .
Over a dozen restaurants are reopening their drive thrus after weeks of waiting on Thursday , June 4 .
And in the Black Country , seven more are re-opened , with Worcestershire also given the green light to operate five of its branches from today .
In Solihull and Shirley , two eateries are back open .
Since the announcement last week that McDonald ’ s would be reopening a further 975 drive-thrus across the country , fans have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stores would reopen .
But , there are still several restaurants in the city which remain closed .
The majority of restaurants not open are not drive-thrus , with Maccies specifically deciding to concentrate the resumption of operations at drive-thru restaurants .
This is because it is felt social distancing is more manageable at drive-thrus , with customers unable to head inside and interact with staff members .
Paul Pomroy , McDonald ’ s CEO the UK and Ireland , also said that from May 20 , McDonald 's will cap the spend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fast food fans are also being encouraged to pay by contactless payment methods wherever possible .
Mr Pomroy said : `` The wellbeing of our employees , suppliers and delivery partners ’ couriers is my top priority and we will only extend our plans at a pace that enables us to create a safe working environment for our teams . ''
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McDonald’s has finally treated Birmingham and its Brummie residents today, opening 13 restaurants across the city.
Over a dozen restaurants are reopening their drive thrus after weeks of waiting on Thursday, June 4.
And in the Black Country, seven more are re-opened, with Worcestershire also given the green light to operate five of its branches from today.
In Solihull and Shirley, two eateries are back open.
Since the announcement last week that McDonald’s would be reopening a further 975 drive-thrus across the country, fans have been anxiously waiting for the release of which stores would reopen.
But, there are still several restaurants in the city which remain closed.
The majority of restaurants not open are not drive-thrus, with Maccies specifically deciding to concentrate the resumption of operations at drive-thru restaurants.
This is because it is felt social distancing is more manageable at drive-thrus, with customers unable to head inside and interact with staff members.
Paul Pomroy, McDonald’s CEO the UK and Ireland, also said that from May 20, McDonald's will cap the spend at drive-thrus at £25 per car.
Fast food fans are also being encouraged to pay by contactless payment methods wherever possible.
Mr Pomroy said: "The wellbeing of our employees, suppliers and delivery partners’ couriers is my top priority and we will only extend our plans at a pace that enables us to create a safe working environment for our teams."
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The McDonald's restaurants still not back open
Temple Row, Birmingham
Dale End, Birmingham
Stephenson Place, Birmingham
Duchess Parade, West Bromwich
High Street, Solihull
Dudley Street, Wolverhampton
Park Street, Walsall
Unit L102, Merry Hill


birminghammail--2020-06-04--Seven more McDonald's drive-thrus reopen across the Black Country

Fast-food fans have across the Black Country are once again in luck as SEVEN more McDonald 's drive-thrus reopen following the easing of the government lockdown .
From 11am on Thursday , June 4 , restaurants in Oldbury , Smethwick , Halesowen , Dudley and Kingswinford will be serving customers .
Hungry punters can find the full list of eateries below - including a store outside intu Merry Hill - after Maccies announced the re-openings at 10am .
The news comes after 13 stores across the region reopened yesterday - sparking travel chaos and huge delays .
A National Express @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diverted as hungry customers queued to get their hands on the famous signature Big Mac on Wednesday , June 3 .
A spokesman for the bus operator added : `` Due to heavy traffic queues for Mc'Donalds re-opening the 70 & 70A services have been affected .
Missing out Sainsburys at Reedswood . ''
Announcing the openings and a raft of new changes , a McDonald 's spokesperson said : `` This is only possible following the hard work of the teams in our 44 pilot restaurants .
`` Over the last fortnight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have worked tirelessly to implement new procedures to enable safe working so that we can now help all parts of the UK and Ireland to enjoy the return of the Big Mac . ''
`` Face coverings , gloves , Perspex screens and new safety and hygiene processes mean it will look different , it will take a little longer and as we have seen in the pilot restaurants , we expect demand will be high , '' McDonald 's added .
`` Please bear with us , we will continue to put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our priority . ''
`` Face coverings , gloves , Perspex screens and new safety and hygiene processes mean it will look different , it will take a little longer and as we have seen in the pilot restaurants , we expect demand will be high , '' McDonald 's added .
`` Please bear with us , we will continue to put our people first – their safety is our priority . ''
And there will be some conspicuous absences from the menu too - with breakfast items missing among other favourites @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will still be offering a limited menu over reduced hours , and we ask that you make contactless payments and limit your spend to £25 , '' the chain said .

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Fast-food fans have across the Black Country are once again in luck as SEVEN more McDonald's drive-thrus reopen following the easing of the government lockdown.
From 11am on Thursday, June 4, restaurants in Oldbury, Smethwick, Halesowen, Dudley and Kingswinford will be serving customers.
Hungry punters can find the full list of eateries below - including a store outside intu Merry Hill - after Maccies announced the re-openings at 10am.
The news comes after 13 stores across the region reopened yesterday - sparking travel chaos and huge delays.
A National Express bus route in Walsall had to be diverted as hungry customers queued to get their hands on the famous signature Big Mac on Wednesday, June 3.
A spokesman for the bus operator added: "Due to heavy traffic queues for Mc'Donalds re-opening the 70 & 70A services have been affected. Missing out Sainsburys at Reedswood."
Announcing the openings and a raft of new changes, a McDonald's spokesperson said: "This is only possible following the hard work of the teams in our 44 pilot restaurants.
"Over the last fortnight, our employees, franchisees and suppliers have worked tirelessly to implement new procedures to enable safe working so that we can now help all parts of the UK and Ireland to enjoy the return of the Big Mac."
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"Face coverings, gloves, Perspex screens and new safety and hygiene processes mean it will look different, it will take a little longer and as we have seen in the pilot restaurants, we expect demand will be high," McDonald's added.
"Please bear with us, we will continue to put our people first – their safety is our priority."
"Face coverings, gloves, Perspex screens and new safety and hygiene processes mean it will look different, it will take a little longer and as we have seen in the pilot restaurants, we expect demand will be high," McDonald's added.
"Please bear with us, we will continue to put our people first – their safety is our priority."
And there will be some conspicuous absences from the menu too - with breakfast items missing among other favourites.
"With smaller teams, we will still be offering a limited menu over reduced hours, and we ask that you make contactless payments and limit your spend to £25," the chain said.
McDonald's drive-thrus that reopen today:
DUDLEY: THE BOULEVARD, MERRY HILL.
OLDBURY: 81 HALESOWEN STREET, OLDBURY & BIRCHLEY ISLAND.
HAGLEY RD & 6 WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD.
CAPE HILL: GROVE LANE, SMETHWICK.
HALESOWEN: BROMSGROVE ROAD, HALESOWEN.
KINGSWINFORD: DUDLEY ROAD, KINGSWINFORD.


birminghammail--2020-06-04--Aston Villa look set for this Sky Sports cash relief

Premier League teams will be happy to learn that top tier officials have reached an agreement with Sky Sports in the wake of fears that repayments could affect cashflow .
Aston Villa and top flight clubs will return to the boardroom to consider a number of broadcast related items as the Premier League seeks to return to the closest ideal of normality imaginable during the current circumstances which have seen the football season delayed since March .
Due to the postponement , and the halting of live sports broadcasts , Premier League partners including Sky and BT are chasing a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could be worth up to £330 million .
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Now , according to The Athletic , the Premier League has reached a deal with leading partner Sky Sports that will see clubs postpone the payment of a single rebate worth over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The report reveals that a 'doomsday scenario ' still stands in the event of a curtailment , but Sky 's agreement will see them continue to pay rights fees on their regular basis - with a rebate being delayed into the future , a move which secures cash flow for clubs in need of it .
What will Villa pay , though ?
In the short-term , finances at Villa Park will be affected by a loss of income but their rebate stands to be a lower sum than other top flight teams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even if Dean Smith can avoid relegation - Villa will stand to pay a much lower amount than table toppers Liverpool towards the collective rebate , with a tiered level of payback sought .
Liverpool , according to The Athletic , will pay back over £20 million , while Norwich - sitting 20th - will pay around £7 million .
The average payment in the rebate from each club stands to be around £14 million , with Villa likely paying a figure lower than that particular amount .
A full repayment plan is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will fight to repay in installments than return the rebate in full , in another move that protects cash flow in the short term .
Details will emerge after the Premier League 's meeting today , with a move expected to relieve the financial pressures facing top flight teams .

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Aston Villa and top flight clubs will return to the boardroom to consider a number of broadcast related items as the Premier League seeks to return to the closest ideal of normality imaginable during the current circumstances which have seen the football season delayed since March.
Due to the postponement, and the halting of live sports broadcasts, Premier League partners including Sky and BT are chasing a massive rebate from top tier sides that could be worth up to £330 million.
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Earlier reports also stated that the repayment could double if the Premier League is forced to curtail, with over £700 million due back.
Now, according to The Athletic, the Premier League has reached a deal with leading partner Sky Sports that will see clubs postpone the payment of a single rebate worth over a collective £170 million until 2021.
The report reveals that a 'doomsday scenario' still stands in the event of a curtailment, but Sky's agreement will see them continue to pay rights fees on their regular basis - with a rebate being delayed into the future, a move which secures cash flow for clubs in need of it.
What will Villa pay, though?
In the short-term, finances at Villa Park will be affected by a loss of income but their rebate stands to be a lower sum than other top flight teams.
With an expected lowly finish - even if Dean Smith can avoid relegation - Villa will stand to pay a much lower amount than table toppers Liverpool towards the collective rebate, with a tiered level of payback sought.
Liverpool, according to The Athletic, will pay back over £20 million, while Norwich - sitting 20th - will pay around £7 million. The average payment in the rebate from each club stands to be around £14 million, with Villa likely paying a figure lower than that particular amount.
A full repayment plan is yet to be settled, but clubs will fight to repay in installments than return the rebate in full, in another move that protects cash flow in the short term.
Details will emerge after the Premier League's meeting today, with a move expected to relieve the financial pressures facing top flight teams.


birminghammail--2020-06-04--Joy as McDonald's finally reopens city drive-thrus - updates

Dozens of McDonald 's drive-thrus across Birmingham , Solihull and the Black Country are finally reopening today .
After the @ @ @ @ @ the first two days of phased reopenings , today was the finally the chance for @ @ @ @ @ Mac craving .
A string of restaurants were opening from 11am for takeaway service - @ @ @ @ @ some of them after long queues built at venues which returned for business earlier this @ @ @ @ @ looking for your nearest drive-thru , the full list is here .
This is the @ @ @ @ @ the details for the Solihull area are here and Worcestershire is here .
Stay with @ @ @ @ @ .

Dozens of McDonald's drive-thrus across Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country are finally reopening today.
After the Midlands was largely snubbed in the first two days of phased reopenings, today was the finally the chance for customers to satisfy that Big Mac craving.
A string of restaurants were opening from 11am for takeaway service - and we'll be visiting some of them after long queues built at venues which returned for business earlier this week.
If you're looking for your nearest drive-thru, the full list is here.
This is the list for Birmingham, while the details for the Solihull area are here and Worcestershire is here.
Stay with us for the latest updates.


birminghammail--2020-06-04--McDonald's reopens five more Worcestershire restaurants

Worcestershire fans of a McDonald 's meal are in luck today - with the fast food chain re-opening a string @ @ @ @ @ week , restaurants across the county re-opened as part of the first re-openings in the @ @ @ @ @ even more have been given the green light to start opening for drive-thru services .
@ @ @ @ @ June 4 , restaurants in Evesham , Kidderminster , Malvern and Worcester will re-open .
@ @ @ @ @ list of local eateries below , after Maccies announced the re-openings at 10am today .
@ @ @ @ @ to pay via contactless payment methods where possible , with £25 payment limits in place @ @ @ @ @ measures .
It is more than two months since McDonald 's decided to completely shut @ @ @ @ @ as the coronavirus outbreak worsened .
In May , the chain announced that it would @ @ @ @ @ delivery only .

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Worcestershire fans of a McDonald's meal are in luck today - with the fast food chain re-opening a string of eateries.
Earlier this week, restaurants across the county re-opened as part of the first re-openings in the West Midlands.
And now even more have been given the green light to start opening for drive-thru services.
From 11am on Thursday, June 4, restaurants in Evesham, Kidderminster, Malvern and Worcester will re-open.
Customers can find the full list of local eateries below, after Maccies announced the re-openings at 10am today.
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Fast food fans will have to pay via contactless payment methods where possible, with £25 payment limits in place, and strict social distancing measures.
It is more than two months since McDonald's decided to completely shut all of its UK restaurants as the coronavirus outbreak worsened.
In May, the chain announced that it would be reopening 15 restaurants for delivery only.
Full list of Worcestershire McDonald's restaurants open
EVESHAM LINK ROAD EVESHAM WORCESTERSHIRE WR11 2UT Thursday, June 04, 2020
KIDDERMINSTER 2 WORCESTER ROAD KIDDERMINSTER WORCESTERSHIRE DY10 1JS Thursday, June 04, 2020
WORCESTER BLACKPOLE BLACKPOLE RETAIL PARK WORCESTER WORCESTERSHIRE WR3 8HP Thursday, June 04, 2020
MALVERN THREE COUNTIES RETAIL PARK MALVERN WORCESTERSHIRE WR14 1PY Thursday, June 04, 2020
KIDDERMINSTER - WEAVERS WHARF 20B WEAVERS WHARF KIDDERMINSTER WORCESTERSHIRE DY11 6TT Thursday, June 04, 2020


birminghammail--2020-06-04--The Solihull and Shirley McDonald's restaurants reopening on Thursday

Solihull fans of McDonald 's no longer need to wait for a Happy Meal or Big Mac - because the fast food giant has now re-opened local branches .
In the West Midlands , 13 restaurants in Birmingham are now back operating for drive-thru purposes .
And in Solihull , two restaurants have been given the green light to re-open from 11am Thursday , including the Shirley branch .
The other restaurant re-opening for customers to take advantage of today is the Olton restaurant .
Maccies confirmed the list at 10am , giving customers an hour 's notice to head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ At the moment no restaurants are open for customer to walk-in , with only drive-thrus operating or customers can order via UberEats too .
There is also a limited menu with no shakes or wraps available .
Some fans have been left wondering if McDonald 's prices will changes , but we can confirm all prices will remain the same and there will be no price increase due to the reduced menu .
This means for example , a large Big Mac meal will cost you £5.29 and a double cheese burger will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that a total of 1,019 restaurants will be open by June 4 .

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Solihull fans of McDonald's no longer need to wait for a Happy Meal or Big Mac - because the fast food giant has now re-opened local branches.
In the West Midlands, 13 restaurants in Birmingham are now back operating for drive-thru purposes.
And in Solihull, two restaurants have been given the green light to re-open from 11am Thursday, including the Shirley branch.
The other restaurant re-opening for customers to take advantage of today is the Olton restaurant.
Maccies confirmed the list at 10am, giving customers an hour's notice to head along and queue for drive-thru takeaway.
At the moment no restaurants are open for customer to walk-in, with only drive-thrus operating or customers can order via UberEats too.
There is also a limited menu with no shakes or wraps available.
Some fans have been left wondering if McDonald's prices will changes, but we can confirm all prices will remain the same and there will be no price increase due to the reduced menu.
This means for example, a large Big Mac meal will cost you £5.29 and a double cheese burger will cost you £1.59.
It is expected that a total of 1,019 restaurants will be open by June 4.


birminghammail--2020-06-04--McDonald's reopens 13 Birmingham restaurants today - full list

The full list of McDonald 's restaurants re-opening from 11am Thursday has been revealed .
In Birmingham , branches including @ @ @ @ @ will re-open , as well as branches at The Fort .
There are also re-opening @ @ @ @ @ in Chelmsley Wood , Kings Norton , Small Heath and Bordesley Green .
Longbridge , @ @ @ @ @ also see stores re-open from Thursday .
It follows widespread disappointment earlier this week , @ @ @ @ @ of restaurants re-opening in the UK , only to snub Brum .
Birmingham was forced @ @ @ @ @ - Wednesday - for its first re-openings , and even then , only two re-opened @ @ @ @ @ are back operating for customers to get their Big Mac fill , McDonald 's has @ @ @ @ @ The full list is below :

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The full list of McDonald's restaurants re-opening from 11am Thursday has been revealed.
In Birmingham, branches including Star City and Bristol Road will re-open, as well as branches at The Fort.
There are also re-opening at Hagley Road, and in Chelmsley Wood, Kings Norton, Small Heath and Bordesley Green.
Longbridge, Erdington and Kitts Green will also see stores re-open from Thursday.
It follows widespread disappointment earlier this week, with Maccies revealing a string of restaurants re-opening in the UK, only to snub Brum.
Birmingham was forced to wait until June 3 - Wednesday - for its first re-openings, and even then, only two re-opened.
But now a swathe are back operating for customers to get their Big Mac fill, McDonald's has confirmed in a statement.
The full list is below:
Black Country
DUDLEY MERRYHILL THE BOULEVARD, MERRY HILL DUDLEY WEST MIDLANDS DY5 1SY Thursday, June 04, 2020
OLDBURY 81 HALESOWEN STREET OLDBURY WEST MIDLANDS B69 2AW Thursday, June 04, 2020
DUDLEY - CASTLE GATE CASTLEGATE WAY DUDLEY WEST MIDLANDS DY1 4TA Thursday, June 04, 2020
WEST BROMWICH 3 152 HOLYHEAD ROAD BIRMINGHAM WEST MIDLANDS B21 0AP Thursday, June 04, 2020
HALESOWEN - PARK ROAD PARK ROAD HALESOWEN WEST MIDLANDS B63 2RG Thursday, June 04, 2020
HALESOWEN - BROMSGROVE ROAD BROMSGROVE ROAD HALESOWEN WEST MIDLANDS B63 3JQ Thursday, June 04, 2020
STECHFORD STECHFORD RETAIL PARK BIRMINGHAM WEST MIDLANDS B33 9AN Thursday, June 04, 2020
CAPE HILL GROVE LANE SMETHWICK WEST MIDLANDS B66 2SF Thursday, June 04, 2020
OLDBURY - BIRCHLEY ISLAND BIRCHLEY ISLAND OLDBURY WEST MIDLANDS B69 4RJ Thursday, June 04, 2020
KINGSWINFORD DUDLEY ROAD KINGSWINFORD WEST MIDLANDS DY6 8WT Thursday, June 04, 2020
Birmingham
STAR CITY 100 WATSON RD BIRMINGHAM WEST MIDLANDS B7 5SA Thursday, June 04, 2020
BIRMINGHAM BRISTOL RD 5 BRISTOL ROAD BIRMINGHAM WEST MIDLANDS B5 7TT Thursday, June 04, 2020
CHESTER ROAD 1151/1157 CHESTER ROAD ERDINGTON WEST MIDLANDS B24 0QY Thursday, June 04, 2020
LONGBRIDGE 1661 BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH LONGBRIDGE WEST MIDLANDS B45 9UA Thursday, June 04, 2020
YARDLEY COVENTRY ROAD BIRMINGHAM WEST MIDLANDS B26 1DS Thursday, June 04, 2020
KITTS GREEN GARRETTS GREEN LANE BIRMINGHAM WEST MIDLANDS B33 0XH Thursday, June 04, 2020
HAGLEY RD 6 WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD BIRMINGHAM WEST MIDLANDS B68 0LH Thursday, June 04, 2020
BORDESLEY GREEN BELCHERS LANE BIRMINGHAM WEST MIDLANDS B9 5RT Thursday, June 04, 2020
BIRMINGHAM - CHELMSLEY WOOD 345 BOSWORTH DRIVE BIRMINGHAM WEST MIDLANDS B37 5EX Thursday, June 04, 2020
BIRMINGHAM - SMALL HEATH 109 COVENTRY ROAD BIRMINGHAM WEST MIDLANDS B10 0RJ Thursday, June 04, 2020
KINGS NORTON PARSONS HILL BIRMINGHAM WEST MIDLANDS B30 3PN Thursday, June 04, 2020
YARDLEY WOOD SCHOOL ROAD BIRMINGHAM WEST MIDLANDS B14 4BJ Thursday, June 04, 2020
BIRMINGHAM FORT 20 FORT PARKWAY BIRMINGHAM WEST MIDLANDS B24 9FP Thursday, June 04, 2020
Solihull
OLTON 26/38 WARWICK ROAD SOLIHULL WEST MIDLANDS B92 7HX Thursday, June 04, 2020
SHIRLEY STRATFORD ROAD (MONKS PATH) SOLIHULL WEST MIDLANDS B90 4EL Thursday, June 04, 2020
Worcestershire
EVESHAM LINK ROAD EVESHAM WORCESTERSHIRE WR11 2UT Thursday, June 04, 2020
KIDDERMINSTER 2 WORCESTER ROAD KIDDERMINSTER WORCESTERSHIRE DY10 1JS Thursday, June 04, 2020
WORCESTER BLACKPOLE BLACKPOLE RETAIL PARK WORCESTER WORCESTERSHIRE WR3 8HP Thursday, June 04, 2020
MALVERN THREE COUNTIES RETAIL PARK MALVERN WORCESTERSHIRE WR14 1PY Thursday, June 04, 2020
KIDDERMINSTER - WEAVERS WHARF 20B WEAVERS WHARF KIDDERMINSTER WORCESTERSHIRE DY11 6TT Thursday, June 04, 2020


birminghammail--2020-06-04--Birmingham Black Lives Matter protest praised by police as 4,000 attend

The protesters were loud and passionate , and made their voices clearly heard , but there were no arrests and no disorder , according to a police statement .
Crowds gathered in the city 's Centenary Square on Thursday afternoon , where a silence was observed in memory of Mr Floyd .
Demonstrators , many wearing protective face masks , had been due to congregate in nearby Victoria Square but moved to the larger area to aid social distancing .
Several hundred people then headed to an area outside West Midlands Police 's Lloyd House HQ , where many of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with their fists raised .
West Midlands Police today said : `` We appreciate that today ’ s gathering was much larger than is allowed by those regulations , but we have consistently said that our approach is to engage , explain and encourage people , and we will only enforce the regulations when absolutely necessary .
`` We put in place a proportionate policing plan for this protest , which involved a small number of officers in place to engage with the protesters .
`` We will continue to work with communities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protests wherever possible to ensure people ’ s safety .
`` We ask that people continue to work with officers at this challenging time .
`` West Midlands Police , and our colleagues around the country , stand alongside all those across the globe who are appalled and horrified by the way George Floyd lost his life . ''
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson , said : “ West Midlands Police have taken a sensible approach to facilitating peaceful protests .
Members of my office , including my Deputy Commissioner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a cause that I am very supportive of .
I am pleased that the protest has concluded without incident .
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West Midlands Police has tonight confirmed today’s Birmingham Black Lives Matter demonstration saw 4,000 attend.
The protesters were loud and passionate, and made their voices clearly heard, but there were no arrests and no disorder, according to a police statement.
Crowds gathered in the city's Centenary Square on Thursday afternoon, where a silence was observed in memory of Mr Floyd.
Demonstrators, many wearing protective face masks, had been due to congregate in nearby Victoria Square but moved to the larger area to aid social distancing.
Several hundred people then headed to an area outside West Midlands Police's Lloyd House HQ, where many of them knelt or sat in the road with their fists raised.
West Midlands Police today said: "We appreciate that today’s gathering was much larger than is allowed by those regulations, but we have consistently said that our approach is to engage, explain and encourage people, and we will only enforce the regulations when absolutely necessary.
"We put in place a proportionate policing plan for this protest, which involved a small number of officers in place to engage with the protesters.
"We will continue to work with communities and those taking part in any future protests wherever possible to ensure people’s safety.
"We ask that people continue to work with officers at this challenging time.
"West Midlands Police, and our colleagues around the country, stand alongside all those across the globe who are appalled and horrified by the way George Floyd lost his life."
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson, said: “West Midlands Police have taken a sensible approach to facilitating peaceful protests. Members of my office, including my Deputy Commissioner oversaw the policing operation.
“This is a cause that I am very supportive of. I am pleased that the protest has concluded without incident.”


birminghammail--2020-06-04--Celtic join chase for Rangers and West Brom-linked star - report

West Brom could find they have competition from both sides of the Old Firm if they decide to pursue Lyle Taylor .
That ’ s according to Sky Sports presenter Jim White who has taken to Twitter to claim that Celtic , Bournemouth , Nottingham Forest , Brentford and Fulham are all interested in the Charlton forward .
Albion and Rangers have previously been linked with a player who hit the headlines earlier this week when his manager Lee Bowyer revealed he had decided not to take part in the Addicks ’ run-in .
The in-demand striker has netted 11 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Championship this season , following on from his impressive 25-goal haul last term .
But Bowyer says his talisman is reluctant to risk a ‘ life-changing ’ move by playing beyond the end of his current deal , which expires at the end of the month .
“ I don ’ t think I ’ m asking too much .
Lyle is a Charlton player and he ’ s done great for us for two years , so in my eyes you finish what you started , ” Bowyer said .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make , and I can ’ t force them .
“ What disappoints me the most , and I ’ ve spoken to Lyle on the phone and he wants to play , but he ’ s so worried about getting injured that he ’ s saying , ‘ I wouldn ’ t be the same player for you ’ .
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“ I know how well he ’ s done for us , if it wasn ’ t for Lyle we wouldn ’ t even be in this division .
He was outstanding last season , he had a great start this season , and now he ’ s chosen not to come back and play until the end.
” Baggies boss Slaven Bilic currently has Charlie Austin , Hal Robson-Kanu and Kenneth Zohore to choose from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ linked with a number of strikers ahead of their anticipated Premier League return , including Argentina international Adolfo Gaich .

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West Brom could find they have competition from both sides of the Old Firm if they decide to pursue Lyle Taylor.
That’s according to Sky Sports presenter Jim White who has taken to Twitter to claim that Celtic, Bournemouth, Nottingham Forest, Brentford and Fulham are all interested in the Charlton forward.
Albion and Rangers have previously been linked with a player who hit the headlines earlier this week when his manager Lee Bowyer revealed he had decided not to take part in the Addicks’ run-in.
The in-demand striker has netted 11 goals in 22 appearances for Charlton in the Championship this season, following on from his impressive 25-goal haul last term.
But Bowyer says his talisman is reluctant to risk a ‘life-changing’ move by playing beyond the end of his current deal, which expires at the end of the month.
“I don’t think I’m asking too much. Lyle is a Charlton player and he’s done great for us for two years, so in my eyes you finish what you started,” Bowyer said.
“Everyone has got their own decisions to make, and I can’t force them.
“What disappoints me the most, and I’ve spoken to Lyle on the phone and he wants to play, but he’s so worried about getting injured that he’s saying, ‘I wouldn’t be the same player for you’.
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“It’s just difficult because he’s so big for us, but he’s going to get a life-changing move elsewhere.
“I know how well he’s done for us, if it wasn’t for Lyle we wouldn’t even be in this division. He was outstanding last season, he had a great start this season, and now he’s chosen not to come back and play until the end.”
Baggies boss Slaven Bilic currently has Charlie Austin, Hal Robson-Kanu and Kenneth Zohore to choose from up front but Albion have already been linked with a number of strikers ahead of their anticipated Premier League return, including Argentina international Adolfo Gaich.


birminghammail--2020-06-04--Two people rescued from huge factory blaze

Firefighters have rescued two people after a huge fire ripped through a factory in Brierley Hill .
Six crews scrambled @ @ @ @ @ at around 8pm on Thursday ( June 4 ) where thick plumes of smoke were @ @ @ @ @ of the premises .
Firefighters used breathing apparatus to enter the building to rescue the @ @ @ @ @ Dudley and Sandwell remained at the scene battling the blaze at 9pm .
A spokesman @ @ @ @ @ said : `` We currently have six crews from Brierley Hill , Oldbury , Haden @ @ @ @ @ attending a factory fire off Leys Road in Brockmoor , Brierley Hill .
`` Two @ @ @ @ @ firefighters wearing breathing apparatus .
Crews continue to tackle the fire . ''

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Firefighters have rescued two people after a huge fire ripped through a factory in Brierley Hill.
Six crews scrambled to Leys Road in Brockmoor at around 8pm on Thursday (June 4) where thick plumes of smoke were seen billowing from the roof of the premises.
Firefighters used breathing apparatus to enter the building to rescue the casualties.
Crews from across Dudley and Sandwell remained at the scene battling the blaze at 9pm.
A spokesman for West Midlands Fire Service said: "We currently have six crews from Brierley Hill, Oldbury, Haden Cross, Stourbridge and Tipton attending a factory fire off Leys Road in Brockmoor, Brierley Hill.
"Two persons have been rescued by firefighters wearing breathing apparatus. Crews continue to tackle the fire."


birminghammail--2020-06-04--Birmingham City man Steve Seddon opens up after loan move

Steve Seddon has refused to speculate about his future beyond his latest loan arrangement with Portsmouth .
But the Birmingham City man insists he does want to be playing regular first team football - which he will do having extended his time at Fratton Park .
The 22-year-old returned to the League One promotion hopefuls after the clubs agreed he could stay with them until the end of the current campaign .
And asked about the possibility of making the move a permanent one , the left back who has played 17 times for Kenny Jackett ’ s team , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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“ I can not say I would love to be here or anything like that , I ’ m really not in the position to .
“ I am contracted to Birmingham and I think it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things that you want to be here and want to be there .
“ At the end of the day , it ’ s a conversation which has to be held behind closed doors with the clubs .
“ But for me , I ’ m definitely looking to find somewhere I can really thrive – and there is no doubt Pompey is an option that I would love to come to .
“ I can not say , though , that I want to be there rather than there because I feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s disrespectful to both clubs .
“ I want to play regularly .
That is no different to any player I know .
“ Everyone wants to play regularly , that ’ s what we get paid for , that ’ s our job and it ’ s what we love to do .
Playing regularly is definitely a priority and a preference.
” Seddon has a year left on his Blues contract and started the campaign in Pep Clotet ’ s first team - setting up goals for Kristian Pedersen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the season .
However , Blues ’ switch away from a wing-back system limited his chances and he was sent to the south coast in January .

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Steve Seddon has refused to speculate about his future beyond his latest loan arrangement with Portsmouth.
But the Birmingham City man insists he does want to be playing regular first team football - which he will do having extended his time at Fratton Park.
The 22-year-old returned to the League One promotion hopefuls after the clubs agreed he could stay with them until the end of the current campaign.
And asked about the possibility of making the move a permanent one, the left back who has played 17 times for Kenny Jackett’s team, kept his cards close to his chest.
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“It’s definitely a positive thing that the club have said they would like to keep me,” the Portsmouth News report.
“I cannot say I would love to be here or anything like that, I’m really not in the position to.
“I am contracted to Birmingham and I think it’s wrong to start coming out and saying things that you want to be here and want to be there.
“At the end of the day, it’s a conversation which has to be held behind closed doors with the clubs.
“But for me, I’m definitely looking to find somewhere I can really thrive – and there is no doubt Pompey is an option that I would love to come to.
“I cannot say, though, that I want to be there rather than there because I feel it’s wrong. I feel it’s disrespectful to both clubs.
“I want to play regularly. That is no different to any player I know.
“Everyone wants to play regularly, that’s what we get paid for, that’s our job and it’s what we love to do. Playing regularly is definitely a priority and a preference.”
Seddon has a year left on his Blues contract and started the campaign in Pep Clotet’s first team - setting up goals for Kristian Pedersen and Alvaro Gimenez in the early weeks of the season.
However, Blues’ switch away from a wing-back system limited his chances and he was sent to the south coast in January.


birminghammail--2020-06-04--Hogan isn't the only Villa player Blues should sign this summer

The path from Aston Villa to Birmingham City is one which has become increasingly well-trodden in recent years .
Blues have benefited greatly from snapping up Villa ’ s fringe players with Gary Gardner and Scott Hogan ’ s switches to St Andrew ’ s falling into the ‘ good business ’ category .
Villa haven ’ t done as well from players moving in the opposite direction with Spanish winger Jota contributing to just one goal in the Premier League this season .
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And he ’ s already made St Andrew ’ s his home this season .
Callum O ’ Hare is a name very few Blues fans will have paid much attention to , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off the bench to impress in the FA Cup matches with Coventry City earlier this year .
But O ’ Hare ’ s links to St Andrew ’ s run much deeper than the couple of goals he ’ s scored for Coventry at The Tilton during their season-long groundshare .
He is the nephew of Blues favourite Ian Clarkson , who rose through the ranks to represent his boyhood club for five years three decades ago .
“ Congratulations Callum on scoring the winner at St Andrew ’ s .
About time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” said Clarkson , shortly after O ’ Hare scored the first goal of his loan spell with the Sky Blues .
O ’ Hare ’ s last appearance for Villa came in January 2019 and while he was included in Dean Smith ’ s pre-season plans last summer , it ’ s clear he ’ s fallen down the pecking order in B6 .
Only recently it was reported that Villa haven ’ t made any progress with O ’ Hare about extending his contract , which is due to expire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And further reports now suggest the 22-year-old playmaker is set to leave Villa and pursue a career elsewhere .
It ’ s a given that O ’ Hare will have plenty of takers .
It wouldn ’ t come as a surprise to see Coventry look to sign him permanently if they are indeed promoted to the Championship .
But Blues , who have managed to assemble a clutch of local talents within their first team , arguably have more pulling power and could use a player of O ’ Hare ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ a fresh and modern footballing philosophy ’ has seen them court a certain type of attacking player in recent transfer windows .
Dan Crowley - also formerly of Villa ’ s academy - Fran Villalba , Jefferson Montero , Jeremie Bela and Hogan are all diminutive players who thrive in a style of football which centres around speed and skill .
Villalba and Montero , for different reasons , didn ’ t work out but the others have slotted in perfectly under Pep Clotet .
After loaning out Villalba , sending Montero @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jacques Maghoma and Kerim Mrabti , Blues will be looking to bolster their attacking options when the summer window opens .
And O ’ Hare , who ’ s similar in style and stature to those listed above , should be right at the top of their shopping list .
It ’ s a low-cost deal which could reap huge rewards for Birmingham City .

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The path from Aston Villa to Birmingham City is one which has become increasingly well-trodden in recent years.
Blues have benefited greatly from snapping up Villa’s fringe players with Gary Gardner and Scott Hogan’s switches to St Andrew’s falling into the ‘good business’ category.
Villa haven’t done as well from players moving in the opposite direction with Spanish winger Jota contributing to just one goal in the Premier League this season.
But we aren’t here to ramble on about the successes and failures of those who’ve already crossed the Second City divide.
We will, however, present a case for a player who could thrive from becoming the next to make the short trip from Aston to Small Heath.
And he’s already made St Andrew’s his home this season.
Callum O’Hare is a name very few Blues fans will have paid much attention to, aside from the two times he stepped off the bench to impress in the FA Cup matches with Coventry City earlier this year.
But O’Hare’s links to St Andrew’s run much deeper than the couple of goals he’s scored for Coventry at The Tilton during their season-long groundshare.
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He is the nephew of Blues favourite Ian Clarkson, who rose through the ranks to represent his boyhood club for five years three decades ago.
“Congratulations Callum on scoring the winner at St Andrew’s. About time the Clarkson lineage notched at the Mecca,” said Clarkson, shortly after O’Hare scored the first goal of his loan spell with the Sky Blues.
It was recently confirmed that O'Hare's contract at Villa would not be extended and he came a free agent on July 1.
It’s a given that O’Hare will have plenty of takers. It wouldn’t come as a surprise to see Coventry look to sign him permanently now that they have been promoted to the Championship.
But Blues, who have managed to assemble a clutch of local talents within their first team, arguably have more pulling power and could use a player of O’Hare’s ilk.
Blues’ desire to adopt ‘a fresh and modern footballing philosophy’ has seen them court a certain type of attacking player in recent transfer windows.
Dan Crowley - also formerly of Villa’s academy - Fran Villalba, Jefferson Montero, Jeremie Bela and Hogan are all diminutive players who thrive in a style of football which centres around speed and skill.
Villalba and Montero, for different reasons, didn’t work out but the others have slotted in quite well.
After loaning out Villalba, sending Montero back to Swansea and deciding to release Jacques Maghoma and Kerim Mrabti, Blues will be looking to bolster their attacking options ahead of next season.
And O’Hare, who’s similar in style and stature to those listed above, should be right at the top of their shopping list.
It’s a low-cost deal which could reap huge rewards for Birmingham City.


birminghammail--2020-06-04--Villa lost vote on major Premier League subs change - report

Aston Villa voted against increasing the amount of substitutes allowed in forthcoming Premier League games , according to reports .
The Telegraph claims Villa were one of four clubs who came out against a proposal that would allow clubs to make five changes per game .
That comes after the Premier League held its latest shareholders meeting as plans continue to be made ahead of the season resuming on June 17 .
Shortly after the meeting the Premier League announced the five-sub change , applicable for the remainder of the 2019/20 season .
The report says Villa , Sheffield United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against but the vote was still passed on a 16-4 basis .
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The issue has been widely debated over the past week , with clubs believed to be against it and it now appears that matches will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a case-by-case basis .
The fixtures set to be moved to neutral venues are Manchester City vs Liverpool , Manchester City vs Newcastle , Manchester United vs Sheffield United , Newcastle vs Liverpool , Everton vs Liverpool .
While Sportsmail are reporting that clubs have once again failed to agree on what to do in the event of the season being called off .
It is an issue that has been rumbling on for some time now , with the bottom six believed to be hoping to have relegation scrapped if the season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the report claims that sides have agreed the matter should now be moved off the table , unless a second shutdown prompts them to revisit it .

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Aston Villa voted against increasing the amount of substitutes allowed in forthcoming Premier League games, according to reports.
The Telegraph claims Villa were one of four clubs who came out against a proposal that would allow clubs to make five changes per game.
That comes after the Premier League held its latest shareholders meeting as plans continue to be made ahead of the season resuming on June 17.
Shortly after the meeting the Premier League announced the five-sub change, applicable for the remainder of the 2019/20 season.
The report says Villa, Sheffield United, Bournemouth and West Ham all voted against but the vote was still passed on a 16-4 basis.
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They are also reporting that Premier League clubs have agreed in principle to use neutral venues for some of the remaining 92 matches of this season.
The issue has been widely debated over the past week, with clubs believed to be against it and it now appears that matches will be selected for neutral venues and decided on a case-by-case basis.
The fixtures set to be moved to neutral venues are Manchester City vs Liverpool, Manchester City vs Newcastle, Manchester United vs Sheffield United, Newcastle vs Liverpool, Everton vs Liverpool.
While Sportsmail are reporting that clubs have once again failed to agree on what to do in the event of the season being called off.
It is an issue that has been rumbling on for some time now, with the bottom six believed to be hoping to have relegation scrapped if the season is curtailed at any point.
However, the report claims that sides have agreed the matter should now be moved off the table, unless a second shutdown prompts them to revisit it.


birminghammail--2020-06-04--Phillips leaps to Mings' defence after stunning 'whinging' attack

Kevin Phillips believes Tyrone Mings has a point about Project Restart – despite accusations the Aston Villa star was ‘ whinging ’ about the resumption of the Premier League .
In an interview last weekend Mings suggested players were not consulted about the extensive efforts to restart top flight games and that the primary motivation behind those efforts were financial .
He has since admitted players are more comfortable about the situation now but that didn ’ t stop former Leeds man Noel Whelan laying into Mings – and his club in a startling outburst “ Unless he does not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he wants the business to fold .
I suggest you get back to work , ” Whelan said .
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Get on with your jobs.
” However , Phillips – a former Villa , West Brom and Birmingham City striker turned pundit believes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is an element of truth in that , ” Phillips told Football Insider .
“ We know how much money is generated in the Premier League through TV rights and it would hit the football world very heavily if we did not restart .
“ Nobody would want to come back unless it is 100 per cent safe but we are moving in the right direction as a country as a whole .
“ Ultimately , it is financially driven .
It is a business now .
It is not just sport anymore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club .
“ I would not say 100 % but it is certainly a high percentage.
” Mings had originally told the Daily Mail : “ The motives are possibly 100 % financially driven rather than integrity driven .
“ I am all for playing again because we have no other choice .
“ As players , we were the last people to be consulted about Project Restart and that is because of where we fall in football ’ s order of priority .
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Kevin Phillips believes Tyrone Mings has a point about Project Restart – despite accusations the Aston Villa star was ‘whinging’ about the resumption of the Premier League.
In an interview last weekend Mings suggested players were not consulted about the extensive efforts to restart top flight games and that the primary motivation behind those efforts were financial.
He has since admitted players are more comfortable about the situation now but that didn’t stop former Leeds man Noel Whelan laying into Mings – and his club in a startling outburst
“Unless he does not want his 80 grand a week and he wants the business to fold. I suggest you get back to work,” Whelan said.
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“I hear too much whinging coming out of Aston Villa at the minute and I am sick and tired of it. Get on with your jobs.”
However, Phillips – a former Villa, West Brom and Birmingham City striker turned pundit believes Mings has a point.
“There is an element of truth in that,” Phillips told Football Insider.
“We know how much money is generated in the Premier League through TV rights and it would hit the football world very heavily if we did not restart.
“Nobody would want to come back unless it is 100 per cent safe but we are moving in the right direction as a country as a whole.
“Ultimately, it is financially driven. It is a business now. It is not just sport anymore, it is a business for every club.
“I would not say 100% but it is certainly a high percentage.”
Mings had originally told the Daily Mail: “The motives are possibly 100% financially driven rather than integrity driven.
“I am all for playing again because we have no other choice.
“As players, we were the last people to be consulted about Project Restart and that is because of where we fall in football’s order of priority.”


birminghammail--2020-06-04--Critics blast Universal Credit as they warn of rise in coronavirus poverty

A thinktank has called for an end to `` Universal Credit austerity measures '' as it warns that over a million more people could be plunged into poverty by the end of the year because of the Covid-19 crisis .
The number of children in poverty could jump by 200,000 , taking the total to 4.5 million , according to an analysis by the IPPR think tank .
Urgent action is needed to protect families from the financial hardship caused by the pandemic , said the report .
Those newly forced to rely on Universal Credit will experience a major @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be particularly damaging for households with high rents as a proportion of their incomes , or with debts and low levels of savings , said the IPPR .
Even for many parents with jobs , returning to work is difficult or impossible while schools and childcare are only taking selected pupils , and are open irregular hours , it warned .
What the thinktank is asking for IPPR called on the Government to include measures to support children and families as part of its planned economic stimulus package this summer .
Clare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This analysis shows that hundreds of thousands of families and their children who may have been 'just about managing ' before Covid now face being plunged into poverty .
`` The Government must apply the same level of ambition it had for supporting businesses and workers in the early stages of this crisis , to prevent a new generation of children and their families falling into poverty through no fault of their own .
`` The Chancellor must include in this summer 's stimulus a package of measures to support families alongside funding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` This should include removing the Universal Credit austerity measures , supporting family and carer incomes and investing in childcare to open up more options for parents to return to work . ''
What the Department for Work and Pensions said A Department for Work and Pensions spokesman said : `` We 're committed to supporting the most vulnerable in society throughout the current emergency and beyond .
`` We have injected £6.5 billion into the welfare system , including increasing Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit by up to £1,040 a year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We 've also rolled out income protection schemes , mortgage holidays and additional support for renters .
`` This builds on action already taken to support low-paid families such as raising the living wage , uplifting benefits by inflation and increasing work incentives . ''
Universal Credit increase - how much you are entitled to Universal Credit went up twice in April 2020 .
The first increase , on April 1 , was at the end of the benefit freeze and saw a 1.7 per cent rise in many social security payouts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an additional increase to help people during the coronavirus crisis .
This is around £1,000 a year or £80 a month .
But this emergency increase will only be in place for a year .
These are the new standard allowance payments : Single and 25 or over - £409.89 a month In a couple and you ’ re both under 25 - £488.59 a month ( for you both ) In a couple and either of you are 25 or over - £594.04 a month ( for you both ) Extra is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a disability or health condition , care for a severely disabled person , or if you need more to cover housing costs .
Calculate your payment here At the time , Labour criticised the increases , saying they were still not enough .
Shadow Employment Minister Mike Amesbury said the rises `` wo n't even buy a loaf of bread '' in many shops , adding it was `` just not good enough '' .
The Labour MP said the increases were `` a token mild thaw at the tip of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the benefits system . ''
Figures show that in 2019/20 affected households had incomes between £888 and £1,845 a year lower than without the benefit freeze .
Applying that over the four years of the main benefit freeze accumulates to a loss of around £3,500 to £7,500 , and over the 10 years since cuts began that would be equivalent to a loss of £9,000 to £18,000 .

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A thinktank has called for an end to "Universal Credit austerity measures" as it warns that over a million more people could be plunged into poverty by the end of the year because of the Covid-19 crisis.
The number of children in poverty could jump by 200,000, taking the total to 4.5 million, according to an analysis by the IPPR think tank.
Urgent action is needed to protect families from the financial hardship caused by the pandemic, said the report.
Those newly forced to rely on Universal Credit will experience a major hit to their living standards, which will be particularly damaging for households with high rents as a proportion of their incomes, or with debts and low levels of savings, said the IPPR.
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Even for many parents with jobs, returning to work is difficult or impossible while schools and childcare are only taking selected pupils, and are open irregular hours, it warned.
What the thinktank is asking for
IPPR called on the Government to include measures to support children and families as part of its planned economic stimulus package this summer.
Clare McNeil of the IPPR said: "This analysis shows that hundreds of thousands of families and their children who may have been 'just about managing' before Covid now face being plunged into poverty.
"The Government must apply the same level of ambition it had for supporting businesses and workers in the early stages of this crisis, to prevent a new generation of children and their families falling into poverty through no fault of their own.
"The Chancellor must include in this summer's stimulus a package of measures to support families alongside funding for physical infrastructure and job creation.
"This should include removing the Universal Credit austerity measures, supporting family and carer incomes and investing in childcare to open up more options for parents to return to work."
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What the Department for Work and Pensions said
A Department for Work and Pensions spokesman said: "We're committed to supporting the most vulnerable in society throughout the current emergency and beyond.
"We have injected £6.5 billion into the welfare system, including increasing Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit by up to £1,040 a year, to help those in most need. We've also rolled out income protection schemes, mortgage holidays and additional support for renters.
"This builds on action already taken to support low-paid families such as raising the living wage, uplifting benefits by inflation and increasing work incentives."
How much Universal Credit are entitled to
Universal Credit went up twice in April 2020.
The first increase, on April 1, was at the end of the benefit freeze and saw a 1.7 per cent rise in many social security payouts, including Universal Credit.
There was an additional increase to help people during the coronavirus crisis. This is around £1,000 a year or £80 a month.
But this emergency increase will only be in place for a year.
These are the new standard allowance payments:
Single and under 25 - £342.72 a month
Single and 25 or over - £409.89 a month
In a couple and you’re both under 25 - £488.59 a month (for you both)
In a couple and either of you are 25 or over - £594.04 a month (for you both)
Extra is paid on top if you have children, a disability or health condition, care for a severely disabled person, or if you need more to cover housing costs. Calculate your payment here
At the time, Labour criticised the increases, saying they were still not enough.
Shadow Employment Minister Mike Amesbury said the rises "won't even buy a loaf of bread" in many shops, adding it was "just not good enough".
The Labour MP said the increases were "a token mild thaw at the tip of the iceberg of systematic and pernicious cuts to the benefits system."
Figures show that in 2019/20 affected households had incomes between £888 and £1,845 a year lower than without the benefit freeze.
Applying that over the four years of the main benefit freeze accumulates to a loss of around £3,500 to £7,500, and over the 10 years since cuts began that would be equivalent to a loss of £9,000 to £18,000.


birminghammail--2020-06-04--Villa fans all make the same point over Werner to Chelsea transfer

Chelsea are reportedly closing in on the signing of Germany international Timo Werner .
Werner , 24 , is hot property and a catalogue of top European teams have been linked with a summer move for him .
But Chelsea have stolen a march on their rivals and , according to The Mirror , are now favourites to land Werner for around £50million .
RB Leipzig forward Werner has scored 32 goals in 44 games for club and country this season and has reportedly been offered a five-year contract worth £200,000 per week to move to Stamford Bridge .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Werner 's arrival will impact the future of former Aston Villa loanee Tammy Abraham in any way , Villans have n't been able to help themselves on social media .
Abraham , who scored 26 times to help Villa win promotion to the Premier League last season , has enjoyed similar success with Chelsea this term .
The striker has scored 16 times for Frank Lampard 's team , but it 's widely accepted that he needs support .
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James Baker : `` May as well have your old parking space back lad @ . ''

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Chelsea are reportedly closing in on the signing of Germany international Timo Werner.
Werner, 24, is hot property and a catalogue of top European teams have been linked with a summer move for him.
But Chelsea have stolen a march on their rivals and, according to The Mirror, are now favourites to land Werner for around £50million.
RB Leipzig forward Werner has scored 32 goals in 44 games for club and country this season and has reportedly been offered a five-year contract worth £200,000 per week to move to Stamford Bridge.
And while there has been no suggestion that Werner's arrival will impact the future of former Aston Villa loanee Tammy Abraham in any way, Villans haven't been able to help themselves on social media.
Abraham, who scored 26 times to help Villa win promotion to the Premier League last season, has enjoyed similar success with Chelsea this term. The striker has scored 16 times for Frank Lampard's team, but it's widely accepted that he needs support.
Reacting to news of Werner's impending move to Chelsea, Villa fans have all been making the same point.
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Garin Williams: "Werner to Chelsea, Tammy to Villa."
Luke Frost: " @ tammyabraham come back brother, bring Axel (Tuanzebe) with you."
James Baker: "May as well have your old parking space back lad @ tammyabraham ."
Christopher Franklin: "Bring him home... @ tammyabraham ."
Matt King: "Let’s get Tammy back."