birminghammail--2020-08-24--Usain Bolt confirms he is in quarantine after taking Covid-19 test

Usain Bolt is self-isolating after taking a coronavirus test days after he celebrated his 34th birthday with a huge party .
Pals at the bash in Jamaica included England player Raheem Sterling , Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey , cricket legend Chris Gayle and reggae singer Christopher Martin as well as his girlfriend Kasi Bennett .
The 100m mens world record holder took to Instagram to say he would now isolate after taking the test , reports the Mirror .
The Jamaican athlete said he was not displaying symptoms of the virus but was due to travel soon and took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he has not revealed the results of the Covid-19 test .
The eight-time Olympic gold medalist holds the 100m and 200m world records and retired in 2017 after suffering an injury in his last race .
The star became a father for the first time three months ago when partner Kasi Bennett gave birth to their first child , Olympia Lightning .
Bolt posted a picture of his daughter and himself on social media on Saturday with the caption `` Best Birthday Ever . ''
And his girlfriend also shared the snap writing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the world welcomed a future legend .
He would go on to become the world ’ s fastest man and achieve the seemingly unattainable .
`` He captured the hearts of not only his fans but a one , Kasi Bennett .
They would then have the most beautiful child out of pure love , Olympia Bolt .
And thus began his greatest journey yet ... '' Happy birthday to the man I am blessed to call my love .
Olympia has the the world ’ s greatest daddy .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I hope we made this day the most memorable birthday you ’ ve ever had !
We love you so much my baby .
`` I won ’ t do much writing ( after that hella long letter this morning ) but know that you are God-blessed and high favoured .
I love you baby .
My king forever . ''

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Usain Bolt is self-isolating after taking a coronavirus test days after he celebrated his 34th birthday with a huge party.
Pals at the bash in Jamaica included England player Raheem Sterling, Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey, cricket legend Chris Gayle and reggae singer Christopher Martin as well as his girlfriend Kasi Bennett.
The 100m mens world record holder took to Instagram to say he would now isolate after taking the test, reports the Mirror.
The Jamaican athlete said he was not displaying symptoms of the virus but was due to travel soon and took a test for that reason.
But he has not revealed the results of the Covid-19 test.
The eight-time Olympic gold medalist holds the 100m and 200m world records and retired in 2017 after suffering an injury in his last race.
The star became a father for the first time three months ago when partner Kasi Bennett gave birth to their first child, Olympia Lightning.
Bolt posted a picture of his daughter and himself on social media on Saturday with the caption "Best Birthday Ever."
And his girlfriend also shared the snap writing: "On August 21, 1986, the world welcomed a future legend. He would go on to become the world’s fastest man and achieve the seemingly unattainable.
"He captured the hearts of not only his fans but a one, Kasi Bennett. They would then have the most beautiful child out of pure love, Olympia Bolt. And thus began his greatest journey yet...
"Happy birthday to the man I am blessed to call my love. Olympia has the the world’s greatest daddy.
"The way you love us is otherworldly and I hope we made this day the most memorable birthday you’ve ever had! We love you so much my baby.
"I won’t do much writing (after that hella long letter this morning) but know that you are God-blessed and high favoured. I love you baby. My king forever."


birminghammail--2020-08-24--Divock Origi latest as interest builds in Aston Villa target

After signing three senior strikers in the last 12 months , it looks inevitable that Aston Villa will be after further reinforcements in the current window .
Dean Smith and former sporting director Jesus Garcia Pitarch sanctioned a club-record deal for Wesley Moraes , while Mbwana Samatta and Borja Baston arrived in January after the Brazillian 's injury .
And although Wesley was improving before his serious knee injury , all three failed to hit the heights for Villa .
In total , Smith 's forwards contributed just six Premier League goals , with Wesley netting five before his season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that with Villa about to embark on their second season back in the top-flight , finding goals from forward areas will be a priority .
A host of names have already been linked , but perhaps the one that has interested fans the most , is Divock Origi from Liverpool .
Here 's everything we know about the Belgian 's links with B6 .
According to The Sun , Villa are mulling over a move for the Belgian international .
Origi has become a hero at Anfield thanks to his penchant for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but he has been unable to dislodge Mohamed Salah , Sadio Mane or Roberto Firmino in Jurgen Klopp 's fabled front three at the Reds .
With one eye on next summer 's European Championships , Origi might think he needs regular first team football to get into a Belgium side brimming with talent up front .
The Mirror confirmed Villa 's interest last week , reporting the forward is an 'option ' for the club in the transfer market .
They hinted at a £20m price tag .
Newly-promoted Leeds also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Mirror reports Origi is on their radar .
The report says Origi will be targeted if a move for Celtic hitman Odsonne Edouard - who has also been linked with Villa - falls through , while Liverpool 's Rhian Brewster is also an option .
Leeds won the Championship title by ten points to return to the Premier League after a 16-year absence .
What Origi has said Despite struggling for playing time at Anfield , Origi made it clear back in May , that he wished to stay on Merseyside , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Klopp .
`` I am a better player than last year , '' Origi told Belgian publication Het Laatste Nieuws .
`` Klopp has given me the space to develop myself .
`` I always listen to my instinct and continue to work .
`` We have spoken with Liverpool and we have a nice course ahead of us .
I just want to get better here .
`` It is a project for me and I want to follow it .
I don ’ t know how long I will do that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ progress , so it was a pity that the season stopped . ''
However , perhaps tellingly , following the team lifting the Premier League crown last month Origi returned to the pitch on his own , appearing to take a final look at the Kop .
What Liverpool fans have said 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 ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reason to sell him .
Halane : Give us £40m for our cult hero & you can have him '' Good business if we could make it happen , '' one fan said .
`` I would love to get Origi in , '' another said .
`` Now that would be class , '' a third fan added .
Another said : `` These are the types of signings we need . ''
`` Really good if it does happen , '' said a fifth fan while another added : `` Statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he would fit in At this point , it is difficult to argue that any of Villa 's current strikers are better than Origi .
Despite his lack of regular first-team football , he has both Champions League and international pedigree , with a handy knack of scoring vital goals .
After Villa 's outlay last summer , Origi provides Smith with the one thing he is seemingly desperate for , Premier League experience .
For the right price , he could be a more than welcome addition .

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After signing three senior strikers in the last 12 months, Aston Villa want further attacking reinforcements this summer.
Dean Smith and former sporting director Jesus Garcia Pitarch sanctioned a club-record deal for Wesley Moraes, while Mbwana Samatta and Borja Baston arrived in January after the Brazillian's injury.
And although Wesley was improving before his serious knee injury, all three failed to hit the heights for Villa. In total, Smith's forwards contributed just six Premier League goals, with Wesley netting five before his season was ended in January.
It means, that with Villa about to embark on their second season back in the top-flight, finding goals from forward areas will be a priority.
A host of names have already been linked, but perhaps the one that has interested fans the most, is Divock Origi from Liverpool. Here's everything we know about the Belgian's links with B6.
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Villa's interest
According to The Sun, Villa are mulling over a move for the Belgian international.
Origi has become a hero at Anfield thanks to his penchant for scoring in big games at decisive moments, but he has been unable to dislodge Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane or Roberto Firmino in Jurgen Klopp's fabled front three at the Reds.
With one eye on next summer's European Championships, Origi might think he needs regular first team football to get into a Belgium side brimming with talent up front.
The Mirror confirmed Villa's interest last week, reporting the forward is an 'option' for the club in the transfer market. They hinted at a £20m price tag.
Leeds United join race
Newly-promoted Leeds also want to bolster their forward line and the Mirror reports Origi is on their radar.
The report says Origi will be targeted if a move for Celtic hitman Odsonne Edouard - who has also been linked with Villa - falls through, while Liverpool's Rhian Brewster is also an option.
Leeds won the Championship title by ten points to return to the Premier League after a 16-year absence.
Whites told to complete transfer
Marcelo Bielsa's side have been encouraged to bring Origi to Elland Road by former club favourite Noel Whelan.
Whelan told Football Insider: "There is no doubt about it – he would add quality. He would add something different to the side. He has pace, power, height, strength and he knows where the goal is so he would be a huge asset.
"We have seen glimpses of what he can do for Liverpool despite not having a long spell in the side. He always manages to come on and make a difference. Would he be more prolific with a good run of games under his belt? I think he would and Leeds create a lot of chances.
"I think he would be a great addition. It is great that we are interested in a player like that."
Origi's Liverpool message
Despite struggling for playing time at Anfield, Origi made it clear back in May that he wished to stay on Merseyside to continue his progress with the enigmatic Klopp.
"I am a better player than last year," Origi told Belgian publication Het Laatste Nieuws. Klopp has given me the space to develop myself.
"I always listen to my instinct and continue to work. We have spoken with Liverpool and we have a nice course ahead of us. I just want to get better here.
"It is a project for me and I want to follow it. I don’t know how long I will do that. I feel that I am making progress, so it was a pity that the season stopped."
However, perhaps tellingly, following the team lifting the Premier League crown last month Origi returned to the pitch on his own, appearing to take a final look at the Kop.
Where he would fit in
At this point, it is difficult to argue that any of Villa's current strikers are better than Origi. Despite his lack of regular first-team football, he has both Champions League and international pedigree, with a handy knack of scoring vital goals.
After Villa's outlay last summer, Origi provides Smith with the one thing he is seemingly desperate for, Premier League experience. For the right price, he could be a more than welcome addition.


birminghammail--2020-08-24--Police appeal after teen, 16, with links to Birmingham goes missing

Police are asking the public to be aware of a missing teenager who has links to Birmingham .
Alesha White @ @ @ @ @ not been seen since she went missing from Luton on Sunday ( August 23 ) @ @ @ @ @ to have links to the Finsbury Park area of London and Birmingham .
She is @ @ @ @ @ ’ ’ , slim with long blonde hair and was last seen wearing grey jeans @ @ @ @ @ trainers .
Alesha is said to have links to the Finsbury Park area of London @ @ @ @ @ seen Alesha or has any information on her whereabouts contact Bedfordshire Police online or call @ @ @ @ @ MPL/1957/20 .

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Police are asking the public to be aware of a missing teenager who has links to Birmingham.
Alesha White, aged 16, has not been seen since she went missing from Luton on Sunday (August 23).
The teenager is said to have links to the Finsbury Park area of London and Birmingham.
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She is described as 5’2’’, slim with long blonde hair and was last seen wearing grey jeans, a jacket with black trainers.
Alesha is said to have links to the Finsbury Park area of London and Birmingham.
Anyone who seen Alesha or has any information on her whereabouts contact Bedfordshire Police online or call 101, quoting ref number MPL/1957/20.


birminghammail--2020-08-24--Three Eastern European women 'rescued from sexual exploitation'

Police have rescued three women who were suspected of being trafficked and the victims of sexual exploitation .
Officers discovered @ @ @ @ @ an address in Churchill Road , in Handsworth , on Sunday evening ( August 23 @ @ @ @ @ aged between 18 and 25 - were immediately 'safeguarded ' while a 33-year-old woman and @ @ @ @ @ were detained on suspicion of human trafficking and sexual exploitation offences .
Further enquiries led @ @ @ @ @ Oxhill Road , in Handsworth , where two further Romanian males , aged 19 and @ @ @ @ @ on suspicion of false imprisonment .
West Midlands Police said all currently remain in custody @ @ @

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Police have rescued three women who were suspected of being trafficked and the victims of sexual exploitation.
Officers discovered the Eastern European females at an address in Churchill Road, in Handsworth, on Sunday evening (August 23).
The women - aged between 18 and 25 - were immediately 'safeguarded' while a 33-year-old woman and 21-year-old man, both Romanians were detained on suspicion of human trafficking and sexual exploitation offences.
Further enquiries led police to an address on Oxhill Road, in Handsworth, where two further Romanian males, aged 19 and 28, were detained, on suspicion of false imprisonment.
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West Midlands Police said all currently remain in custody for questioning.


birminghammail--2020-08-24--Rafael Leao receives transfer warning amid reported Wolves interest

AC Milan striker Rafael Leao has been warned against completing a move to the Premier League this summer .
Leao , 20 , was touted with a switch to Wolverhampton Wanderers last year and Nuno Espirito Santo 's side have again been credited in the current transfer window .
The Portugal under-21 international left Lille 12 months ago to join Milan , where he scored six goals in 31 Serie A appearances playing alongside the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic .
Five of those came in the final ten games of the season and according to Calciomercato , Wolves have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's a quick and easy way to stay on top of all the Wolverhampton Wanderers news with our daily newsletter .
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“ Leao must stay and take to the field , eager to be decisive , ” World Cup winner Ambrosini told Gazzetta dello Sport .
“ If Ibra stays , ( Leao ) will make it .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season , the Rossoneri ’ s bar will rise with people like Ibra .
He is able to give his teammates the awareness of being at the top , so go ahead with him.
” It was reported earlier this summer that super agent Jorge Mendes had put forward a 'proposal ' to both Wolves and La Liga side Atletico Madrid about a potential deal for Leao .
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AC Milan striker Rafael Leao has been warned against completing a move to the Premier League this summer.
Leao, 20, was touted with a switch to Wolverhampton Wanderers last year and Nuno Espirito Santo's side have again been credited in the current transfer window.
The Portugal under-21 international left Lille 12 months ago to join Milan, where he's scored six goals in 31 Serie A appearances playing alongside the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Five of those came in the final ten games of the season and according to Calciomercato, Wolves have been keeping tabs on his progress.
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Leeds United have been linked more recently after their promotion to the Premier League but legendary former Milan midfielder Massimo Ambrosini believes Leao would be making a mistake by leaving.
“Leao must stay and take to the field, eager to be decisive,” World Cup winner Ambrosini told Gazzetta dello Sport. “If Ibra stays, (Leao) will make it.
“Some players must mature and, next season, the Rossoneri’s bar will rise with people like Ibra. He is able to give his teammates the awareness of being at the top, so go ahead with him.”
It was reported earlier this summer that super agent Jorge Mendes had put forward a 'proposal' to both Wolves and La Liga side Atletico Madrid about a potential deal for Leao.
Wolves are in the market for a new striker to add to Nuno's options in attack while Raul Jimenez - who played 55 matches across all competitions last term - continues to be linked with clubs across Europe.


birminghammail--2020-08-24--EastEnders cast kiss through plastic screen

Bosses on EastEnders have found a way around romantic scenes by using a plastic transparent screen when their stars kiss .
Filming on the hit BBC soap resumed in June meaning new ways for the actors had to be found to continue with storylines while maintaining social distancing , the Mirror writes .
BBC drama chief Piers Wenger said a host of productions from EastEnders to The Pursuit Of Love are using `` ingenious '' ways to bypass filming restrictions .
Methods include actors kissing through a sheet of perspex which is then removed in post-production .
Bosses have also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ placed in 'bubbles ' .
The gritty series had a break from viewers ' screens as it went off air for the first time in 35 years because of the coronavirus crisis .
Happily , on June 29 , filming resumed but the new episodes are set to be 20 minutes in duration rather than 30 , although fans will now enjoy four episodes a week .
Loyal viewers will have still enjoyed a slice of EastEnders life from the Secrets From The Square series .
Presenter Stacey Dooley has been hosting the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on some of the most dramatic storylines in the soap 's history .
EastEnders airs Mondays at 8pm and Tuesdays at 7.30pm on BBC One

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Bosses on EastEnders have found a way around romantic scenes by using a plastic transparent screen when their stars kiss.
Filming on the hit BBC soap resumed in June meaning new ways for the actors had to be found to continue with storylines while maintaining social distancing, the Mirror writes.
BBC drama chief Piers Wenger said a host of productions from EastEnders to The Pursuit Of Love are using "ingenious" ways to bypass filming restrictions.
Methods include actors kissing through a sheet of perspex which is then removed in post-production.
Bosses have also said its cast and crew have been placed in 'bubbles'.
The gritty series had a break from viewers' screens as it went off air for the first time in 35 years because of the coronavirus crisis.
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Happily, on June 29, filming resumed but the new episodes are set to be 20 minutes in duration rather than 30, although fans will now enjoy four episodes a week.
Loyal viewers will have still enjoyed a slice of EastEnders life from the Secrets From The Square series.
Presenter Stacey Dooley has been hosting the special episodes which see the cast reflecting on some of the most dramatic storylines in the soap's history.
EastEnders airs Mondays at 8pm and Tuesdays at 7.30pm on BBC One


birminghammail--2020-08-24--Aston Villa target Odsonne Edouard could help make Jack Grealish even better

Aston Villa have not had much luck when it comes to strikers since they returned to the Premier League at the beginning of last season .
First they splashed out £22million on Club Brugge ’ s Wesley Moraes , who , after only managing five goals in 21 league games , was ruled out in January for the rest of the season with a cruciate knee ligament injury .
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Google Play Store and App Store Tanzanian Samatta scored one league goal , while the less said about Baston – who made two appearances and failed to score in either – the better .
Therefore , it looks inevitable that Villa manager Dean Smith will aim to reinforce his attacking options in the summer ’ s transfer window , which will run until October 5 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Championship on the last day of the 2019/2020 campaign , will be desperate to make sure they are not plunged into another basement battle .
And they know the best way to guard against that is to bring in a proven striker , a player capable of scoring the goals that will keep Villa safe in the top flight for a second successive season .
Linked with a host of names , the one that stands out is Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard .
The claims Villa have made a £30million bid for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impressive 40 goals in 49 league starts since joining the Scottish side from Paris Saint-Germain two years ago .
The 22-year-old ’ s strike rate stands out at Celtic , but he is also adept at bringing his teammates into the game too .
He often drops off the frontline , using his strength to turn and lay the ball off .
One of Villa ’ s main problems last term – at least , before the season was halted in March due to the coronavirus pandemic – was their poor rate when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opposition half .
Then there was the over-reliance on Jack Grealish , who was often expected to do too much for the team , including trying to find the back of the net once the strikers ’ goals had dried up .
This is where Edouard would excel .
Grealish would no longer carry such a heavy burden , with the Celtic striker having shown he ’ s able to carry the load up top .
That could help Grealish become even better , and his assist numbers would likely rocket with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Celtic recently signed striker Albian Ajeti from West Ham United , which sparked further rumours that Edouard could be on his way out of the club .
If the prolific marksman does decide to leave Celtic , there will be a host of top teams coveting his signature .
And Villa should make sure they are at the very front of the queue if want to avoid another relegation battle .

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Aston Villa have not had much luck when it comes to strikers since they returned to the Premier League at the beginning of last season.
First they splashed out £22million on Club Brugge’s Wesley Moraes, who, after only managing five goals in 21 league games, was ruled out in January for the rest of the season with a cruciate knee ligament injury.
Next up was Mbwana Samatta, who arrived in the winter window for £8.5million from Belgian club KRC Genk, followed by the free transfer signing of Swansea City’s Spanish targetman Borja Baston.
Sign up to our Villa newsletter for Morgan Sanson transfer updates Why should you sign up? Villa have been strongly linked with a move for the Marseille star, with fans excitedly awaiting his possible arrival. With that in mind, we will bring you all the news around the French midfielder's future. In our daily Aston Villa bulletin, we'll be bringing you the latest breaking news, transfer features and comment pieces, as well as the key talking points for fans. How do you sign up? It's easy and only takes seconds. Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit sign up. And that's it, you're all set. You can also sign up here. If you decide later that you no longer wish to receive the emails, simply follow the unsubscribe link in one of the newsletters - but we don't think you'll want to. And what's more, it's absolutely free! You can also get all the latest updates by following us on social media here Facebook and Twitter. We also have a free app which you can download. It is always up-to-date with the latest news from across the region. Google Play Store and App Store
Tanzanian Samatta scored one league goal, while the less said about Baston – who made two appearances and failed to score in either – the better.
Therefore, it looks inevitable that Villa manager Dean Smith will aim to reinforce his attacking options in the summer’s transfer window, which will run until October 5.
Villa, who survived relegation to the Championship on the last day of the 2019/2020 campaign, will be desperate to make sure they are not plunged into another basement battle.
And they know the best way to guard against that is to bring in a proven striker, a player capable of scoring the goals that will keep Villa safe in the top flight for a second successive season.
Linked with a host of names, the one that stands out is Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard. The Sun on Sunday claims Villa have made a £30million bid for the Frenchman, who has scored a mightily impressive 40 goals in 49 league starts since joining the Scottish side from Paris Saint-Germain two years ago.
The 22-year-old’s strike rate stands out at Celtic, but he is also adept at bringing his teammates into the game too. He often drops off the frontline, using his strength to turn and lay the ball off.
One of Villa’s main problems last term – at least, before the season was halted in March due to the coronavirus pandemic – was their poor rate when it came to successful passes in the opposition half.
Then there was the over-reliance on Jack Grealish, who was often expected to do too much for the team, including trying to find the back of the net once the strikers’ goals had dried up.
This is where Edouard would excel. Grealish would no longer carry such a heavy burden, with the Celtic striker having shown he’s able to carry the load up top. That could help Grealish become even better, and his assist numbers would likely rocket with a prolific finisher like Edouard ahead of him.
Celtic recently signed striker Albian Ajeti from West Ham United, which sparked further rumours that Edouard could be on his way out of the club.
If the prolific marksman does decide to leave Celtic, there will be a host of top teams coveting his signature.
And Villa should make sure they are at the very front of the queue if want to avoid another relegation battle.


birminghammail--2020-08-24--Heartbreak as boy diagnosed with cancer weeks after twin's death

A heartbroken mother who lost her 12-year-old son to a brain tumour was devastated to discovered his twin brother had leukaemia just weeks later .
Ben Parton was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme - an aggressive type of brain tumour with a survival prognosis of roughly 15 months - in March last year .
He was treated at Birmingham Children 's Hospital , where he underwent 30 sessions of radiotherapy and two chemotherapy cycles .
But tragically , the youngster died eight months later in December 2019 .
A few weeks later , his identical twin brother Jack started to experience @ @ @ @ @ @ @ symptoms were put down to post traumatic stress disorder after the loss of his brother - but , barely a fortnight after Ben was laid to rest , Jack was diagnosed with leukaemia .
The twins ' mum , Julie Parton , described the last 18 months as `` horrendous '' .
`` It ’ s almost impossible to put into words how horrendous this has been , '' said the 51-year-old , from Cannock .
`` Having gone through everything with Ben , and just as we were grieving his loss , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out only two weeks after his funeral that Jack was also fighting cancer .
`` Although it seems wrong to say this , it was a relief to discover that Jack had leukaemia rather than brain cancer .
`` It is some consolation that with Jack I can dare to feel there is more hope .
`` Although I have been careful , and too scared I suppose , not to ask for his prognosis , I know that leukaemia is no longer the death sentence it once was .
`` Thanks to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other leukaemia patients now have hope of a cure .
Ben was not so lucky , he never really stood a chance . ''
She added : `` My identical twin boys were always so close and alike in many ways but different in others .
`` Ben was always the more confident and outgoing , and Jack looked to him to take the lead .
`` If Ben was doing something or going somewhere then Jack felt safe and secure to follow .
`` That has been one of the hardest things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their child at the age of 12 , and who can imagine the pain of a child of that age who has lost their twin ? ''
Since his diagnosis in January this year , Jack has also been receiving treatment at Birmingham Children ’ s Hospital and following a bone marrow aspirate this summer , was told her is currently cancer-free .
However he will continue to have chemotherapy for the next two-and-a-half years , to ensure the disease does not come back .
`` All things considered Jack is doing well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Julie said .
`` He misses Ben so much and I ’ m sure he would give anything for them to be on PlayStation together . ''
In memory of her son , Julie is now campaigning with the charity Brain Tumour Research .
She is urging people to add their signature to a petition which calls for the national investment into brain tumour research to be increased to £35 million a year , bringing a parity of funding with other cancers including breast , prostate , and leukaemia .
Julie continued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer .
`` Yet , historically , just one per cent of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this devastating disease .
`` I hope and pray that Jack will be okay , and I so wish that would have been the case for Ben .
Without investment in research , families like ours have no hope . ''
People can sign the petition by visiting https : //www.braintumourresearch.org/campaigning/brain-tumour-research-petition .

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A heartbroken mother who lost her 12-year-old son to a brain tumour was devastated to discovered his twin brother had leukaemia just weeks later.
Ben Parton was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme - an aggressive type of brain tumour with a survival prognosis of roughly 15 months - in March last year.
He was treated at Birmingham Children's Hospital, where he underwent 30 sessions of radiotherapy and two chemotherapy cycles.
But tragically, the youngster died eight months later in December 2019.
A few weeks later, his identical twin brother Jack started to experience back pain and sickness.
Initially his symptoms were put down to post traumatic stress disorder after the loss of his brother - but, barely a fortnight after Ben was laid to rest, Jack was diagnosed with leukaemia.
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The twins' mum, Julie Parton, described the last 18 months as "horrendous".
"It’s almost impossible to put into words how horrendous this has been," said the 51-year-old, from Cannock.
"Having gone through everything with Ben, and just as we were grieving his loss, it was a hammer blow to find out only two weeks after his funeral that Jack was also fighting cancer.
"Although it seems wrong to say this, it was a relief to discover that Jack had leukaemia rather than brain cancer.
"It is some consolation that with Jack I can dare to feel there is more hope.
"Although I have been careful, and too scared I suppose, not to ask for his prognosis, I know that leukaemia is no longer the death sentence it once was.
"Thanks to the investment in research, Jack and other leukaemia patients now have hope of a cure. Ben was not so lucky, he never really stood a chance."
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She added: "My identical twin boys were always so close and alike in many ways but different in others.
"Ben was always the more confident and outgoing, and Jack looked to him to take the lead.
"If Ben was doing something or going somewhere then Jack felt safe and secure to follow.
"That has been one of the hardest things to bear.
"No-one should lose their child at the age of 12, and who can imagine the pain of a child of that age who has lost their twin?"
Since his diagnosis in January this year, Jack has also been receiving treatment at Birmingham Children’s Hospital and following a bone marrow aspirate this summer, was told her is currently cancer-free.
However he will continue to have chemotherapy for the next two-and-a-half years, to ensure the disease does not come back.
"All things considered Jack is doing well although some days are incredibly tough," Julie said.
"He misses Ben so much and I’m sure he would give anything for them to be on PlayStation together."
In memory of her son, Julie is now campaigning with the charity Brain Tumour Research.
She is urging people to add their signature to a petition which calls for the national investment into brain tumour research to be increased to £35 million a year, bringing a parity of funding with other cancers including breast, prostate, and leukaemia.
Julie continued: "Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer.
"Yet, historically, just one per cent of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this devastating disease.
"I hope and pray that Jack will be okay, and I so wish that would have been the case for Ben. Without investment in research, families like ours have no hope."
People can sign the petition by visiting https://www.braintumourresearch.org/campaigning/brain-tumour-research-petition.


birminghammail--2020-08-24--Dashcam appeal after man dies in Walsall Road collision

Police are appealing for dashcam footage after a pensioner died in a collision in Perry Barr .
The 70-year-old man was driving a silver Nissan Almera when it is believed to have hit the back of a van and lamppost before flipping onto its roof on the A34 Walsall Road , at the junction of Perry Avenue .
The emergency services were called but he was sadly confirmed dead soon after the collision at around 2.15pm on Sunday ( August 24 ) .
Tests will be carried out to establish if a medical episode contributed to the collision .
No-one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to piece together the circumstances around what happened and are keen to hear from witnesses .
Sergeant Dean Caswell , from WMP 's Serious Collision Investigation Unit , said : “ Our thoughts are with the man ’ s family at this extremely difficult time .
“ We ’ re trying to establish the circumstances around the collision and need to hear from anyone with information which can assist our enquiries .
“ We are particularly interested in hearing from anyone with dashcam footage .
“ We appreciate the patience everyone showed while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with information is asked to contact the serious collision unit 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 2332 of 23 August .

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Police are appealing for dashcam footage after a pensioner died in a collision in Perry Barr.
The 70-year-old man was driving a silver Nissan Almera when it is believed to have hit the back of a van and lamppost before flipping onto its roof on the A34 Walsall Road, at the junction of Perry Avenue.
The emergency services were called but he was sadly confirmed dead soon after the collision at around 2.15pm on Sunday (August 24).
Tests will be carried out to establish if a medical episode contributed to the collision. No-one else was injured.
Police are trying to piece together the circumstances around what happened and are keen to hear from witnesses.
Sergeant Dean Caswell, from WMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our thoughts are with the man’s family at this extremely difficult time.
“We’re trying to establish the circumstances around the collision and need to hear from anyone with information which can assist our enquiries.
“We are particularly interested in hearing from anyone with dashcam footage.
“We appreciate the patience everyone showed while road closures were in place.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the serious collision unit 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 2332 of 23 August.


birminghammail--2020-08-24--Police probe underway after unidentified body found at recycling plant

An investigation is underway after a body believed to be from the West Midlands was found at a recycling centre @ @ @ @ @ the facility in Bayton Road , Bedworth , Warwickshire , after the discovery was made @ @ @ @ @ August 21 ) .
West Midlands Police are trying to piece together how the circumstances @ @ @ @ @ efforts to identify the body .
A spokesman for the force said it is believed @ @ @ @ @ from the West Midlands area to the recycling centre in Bedworth .
A West Midlands @ @ @ @ @ We are investigating after a body was found at a recycling centre in Warwickshire on @ @ @ @ @ , having been transported from the West Midlands area .
“ Enquiries continue as efforts @ @ @ @ @ made .
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An investigation is underway after a body believed to be from the West Midlands was found at a recycling centre.
Police were called to the facility in Bayton Road, Bedworth, Warwickshire, after the discovery was made around 5pm on Friday (August 21).
West Midlands Police are trying to piece together how the circumstances behind the death and making efforts to identify the body.
A spokesman for the force said it is believed that the body was transported from the West Midlands area to the recycling centre in Bedworth.
A West Midlands Police spokesman said: “We are investigating after a body was found at a recycling centre in Warwickshire on Friday (21 August), having been transported from the West Midlands area.
“Enquiries continue as efforts to identify the person are made.”


birminghammail--2020-08-24--West Brom learn update on chances of sealing Filip Krovinovic deal

A number of Premier League clubs hold an interest in West Bromwich Albion promotion hero Filip Krovinovic , according to reports .
The Croatian midfielder settled in seamlessly at The Hawthorns after arriving on loan from Benfica last summer .
He scored three goals and provided four assists in 40 appearances as Albion sealed their return to the top-flight after a two-year absence .
The Baggies have already tied up a permanent deal for Matheus Pereira and want to bring Krovinovic back to the club too .
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A number of Premier League clubs hold an interest in West Bromwich Albion promotion hero Filip Krovinovic, according to reports.
The Croatian midfielder settled in seamlessly at The Hawthorns after arriving on loan from Benfica last summer.
He scored three goals and provided four assists in 40 appearances as Albion sealed their return to the top-flight after a two-year absence.
The Baggies have already tied up a permanent deal for Matheus Pereira and want to bring Krovinovic back to the club too.
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Slaven Bilic's side are understood to have been in contact with Benfica over an agreement towards that end but the latest reports in Portugal claims Krovinovic could have other options in England.
According to O Jogo (via Sport Witness), 'several' Premier League sides are keen on the 24-year-old, who joined Benfica from Rio Ave three years ago.
Albion are well-placed to complete the signing if Krovinovic decides he wants to move clubs ahead of the new season.
Bilic confirmed last week: “Krovinovic is a priority, he will do everything to stay. He has improved a lot, he can play in several positions and you can count on him - whether he is the holder of the game or sitting on the bench. He is always smiling.”


birminghammail--2020-08-24--Woman in a serious condition - air ambulance called to Tamworth

An air ambulance was called to Tamworth along with multiple police and paramedics after a woman was found in a @ @ @ @ @ happened near to Borrowpit Lakes on Friday night .
The patient was later taken to @ @ @ @ @ a land ambulance and not the air ambulance .
Staffordshire Police say : `` Officers @ @ @ @ @ Lakes in Tamworth at around 6.40pm on Friday , August 21 to reports of a @ @ @ @ @ A woman was assessed at the scene by paramedics before being taken to hospital .
@ @ @ @ @ added : `` We were called at 6.40pm on Friday to reports of a medical @ @ @ @ @ near to River Drive .
`` Two ambulances , a paramedic officer and the Midlands @ @ @ @ @ the scene .
`` On arrival we discovered one patient , a woman , who @ @ @ @ @ .
`` After receiving treatment at the scene from ambulance staff , she was taken @ @ @ @ @ land ambulance . ''

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An air ambulance was called to Tamworth along with multiple police and paramedics after a woman was found in a serious condition.
The incident happened near to Borrowpit Lakes on Friday night.
The patient was later taken to hospital for further treatment by a land ambulance and not the air ambulance.
Staffordshire Police say: "Officers attended the area around Borrowpit Lakes in Tamworth at around 6.40pm on Friday, August 21 to reports of a person in distress.
"A woman was assessed at the scene by paramedics before being taken to hospital."
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West Midlands Ambulance Service added: "We were called at 6.40pm on Friday to reports of a medical emergency in a wooded area near to River Drive.
"Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire attended the scene.
"On arrival we discovered one patient, a woman, who was in a serious condition.
"After receiving treatment at the scene from ambulance staff, she was taken to Good Hope Hospital by land ambulance."


birminghammail--2020-08-24--Terraced housing and old Walsall toilets demolition plan decision

Plans to demolish old toilets in a Walsall area and replace them with new housing have been flushed away again .
Walsall Council planning officers rejected the proposal to demolish the former public conveniences in Norton Road , Pelsall in order to build terraced housing .
The scheme , put forward by applicant Steve Hayward , also wanted to redevelop the former neighbourhood office buildings next door into more housing as well as demolish a rear extension to that building .
If approved , the scheme would have seen a total of five two and three-bedroom homes created in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proposal for a number of reasons which included concerns about the development being 'cramped ' in the area .
Officers were also concerned that the proposed rear car park would not be used and potentially attract anti-social behaviour while the houses would be out of character with the Pelsall Conservation Area the site currently sits in .
In May last year , plans to demolish the toilets and refurbish the offices to create four three-bedroom homes were also rejected for similar reasons .
But Avalon Heritage , who was asked to assess the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ historical area , backed the plans to be an improvement .
In a report to planners , it said : `` The proposed scheme offers an opportunity to enhance the conservation area through a redevelopment which will be more in keeping with the local built form and streetscape than the existing anomalous , visually jarring situation .
`` Due to the sympathetic design of the proposed building along with its orientation and terraced platform , it will blend in well with the existing street scene . ''
In the decision notice , planners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a cramped over-development of the site .
`` The proposed rear car park is remote with no active surveillance from the proposed dwellings representing poor design .
`` Due to its remote location , it is unlikely that residents would utilise these parking spaces and as such could potentially result in in anti-social behaviour/activity . ''

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Plans to demolish old toilets in a Walsall area and replace them with new housing have been flushed away again.
Walsall Council planning officers rejected the proposal to demolish the former public conveniences in Norton Road, Pelsall in order to build terraced housing.
The scheme, put forward by applicant Steve Hayward, also wanted to redevelop the former neighbourhood office buildings next door into more housing as well as demolish a rear extension to that building.
If approved, the scheme would have seen a total of five two and three-bedroom homes created in the area.
But planners threw out the proposal for a number of reasons which included concerns about the development being 'cramped' in the area.
Officers were also concerned that the proposed rear car park would not be used and potentially attract anti-social behaviour while the houses would be out of character with the Pelsall Conservation Area the site currently sits in.
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In May last year, plans to demolish the toilets and refurbish the offices to create four three-bedroom homes were also rejected for similar reasons.
But Avalon Heritage, who was asked to assess the impact the proposal might have on the historical area, backed the plans to be an improvement.
In a report to planners, it said: "The proposed scheme offers an opportunity to enhance the conservation area through a redevelopment which will be more in keeping with the local built form and streetscape than the existing anomalous, visually jarring situation.
"Due to the sympathetic design of the proposed building along with its orientation and terraced platform, it will blend in well with the existing street scene."
In the decision notice, planners said: "The proposed development represents a cramped over-development of the site.
"The proposed rear car park is remote with no active surveillance from the proposed dwellings representing poor design.
"Due to its remote location, it is unlikely that residents would utilise these parking spaces and as such could potentially result in in anti-social behaviour/activity."


birminghammail--2020-08-24--All you need to know about Forge Mill Farm reopening

Forge Mill Farm is gearing up to reopen - with strict safety measures in place .
The popular West Bromwich @ @ @ @ @ on Thursday , August 27 .
A range of safety measures have been introduced due @ @ @ @ @ , including a one-way system to enable everyone to adhere to social distancing .
People @ @ @ @ @ the directions - marked with arrows on the ground - around the planned route which @ @ @ @ @ animals .
You can see the planned route in the video above .
The farm @ @ @ @ @ 10am and 3pm but visitors must book a two-hour slot in advance online .
Upon @ @ @ @ @ asked to head inside the farm shop - where masks must be worn - to @ @ @ @ @ Food can also be purchased to feed the animals if required .
No booking is @ @ @ @ @ wish to visit the shop .
While toilet facilities will be open , the farm @ @ @ @ @ closed .

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Forge Mill Farm is gearing up to reopen - with strict safety measures in place.
The popular West Bromwich attraction will welcome back visitors on Thursday, August 27.
A range of safety measures have been introduced due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, including a one-way system to enable everyone to adhere to social distancing.
People will be asked to follow the directions - marked with arrows on the ground - around the planned route which goes past all of the animals.
(Image: Sandwell Council)
You can see the planned route in the video above.
The farm will be open daily between 10am and 3pm but visitors must book a two-hour slot in advance online.
Upon arrival, people will be asked to head inside the farm shop - where masks must be worn - to confirm their ticket details.
Food can also be purchased to feed the animals if required.
No booking is needed for those who just wish to visit the shop.
While toilet facilities will be open, the farm's picnic areas will remain closed.


birminghammail--2020-08-24--Watch police raid Tamworth property in search of stolen vehicle

This is the dramatic moment multiple police officers raided a property in Tamworth in search of a stolen vehicle .
The drama took place in Lichfield Street at around 4pm on Saturday , August 22 .
Police say they had originally been called to reports of the stolen vehicle and a number of vans were sent to the scene .
Officers entered a nearby building and recovered the vehicle .
No arrests have been made in connection with the incident and enquiries are ongoing .
An eyewitness told Birmingham Live : “ It was all very dramatic !
`` Me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we were on our way back when we just saw a swarm of vans come out of nowhere .
“ It was something out of a film , they were everywhere and parked up on the side of the street .
“ I knew something bad was happening but to tell you the truth I could not take my eyes off it .
“ I am not sure what was going on , it must have been something serious judging by all the activity.
” Staffordshire Police confirmed : “ We were called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4pm on Saturday , August 22 to reports of a stolen vehicle .
“ Officers attended and recovered the vehicle carrying out a search of a nearby building .
Enquiries are underway .
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This is the dramatic moment multiple police officers raided a property in Tamworth in search of a stolen vehicle.
The drama took place in Lichfield Street at around 4pm on Saturday, August 22.
Police say they had originally been called to reports of the stolen vehicle and a number of vans were sent to the scene.
(Image: Tech-Mark)
Officers entered a nearby building and recovered the vehicle. No arrests have been made in connection with the incident and enquiries are ongoing.
An eyewitness told Birmingham Live: “It was all very dramatic!
"Me and my husband had been shopping and we were on our way back when we just saw a swarm of vans come out of nowhere.
“It was something out of a film, they were everywhere and parked up on the side of the street.
“I knew something bad was happening but to tell you the truth I could not take my eyes off it.
“I am not sure what was going on, it must have been something serious judging by all the activity.”
Staffordshire Police confirmed: “We were called to Lichfield Street in Tamworth shortly after 4pm on Saturday, August 22 to reports of a stolen vehicle.
“Officers attended and recovered the vehicle carrying out a search of a nearby building. Enquiries are underway.”


birminghammail--2020-08-24--Dean Smith's Aston Villa transfer plea, Watkins, Trippier latest

Dean Smith has today broken his silence on all things transfers in a telling interview with Villa TV .
The head coach sat down for a chat alongside broadcaster Michelle Owen , and said : `` Nobody is satisfied with finishing 17th in the league – owners , supporters , players and coaching staff .
So we need to improve the squad . ''
The current squad have been staying at a resort in south Wales this past week as preparations gear up ahead of Villa 's first competitive game in the Carabao Cup on September 15/16 .
After that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Sheffield United on Saturday , September 19 .
Back to ins and outs , though , and Villa look set to be busy yet again given Smith 's urgent call to make sure the club are n't in the same predicament as they were last year for the 20/21 campaign .
`` Wheels are in motion , '' he added , `` that was the reason I stopped back ( from going on holiday ) , to sit down with new ( sporting director ) Johan ( Lange ) and strategically plan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' There have been a whole host of names linked with a move to Villa Park in the past few weeks , with Brentford striker Ollie Watkins currently odds-on to link up with his former manager should Villa meet the Bees ' £25 million valuation .
Loud noises have been forthcoming out in Germany , too , with the Milot Rashica saga rolling on while , over the weekend , there was a bold rumour suggesting Villa are looking at bringing full-back Kieran Trippier back to England .
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Dean Smith has today broken his silence on all things transfers in a telling interview with Villa TV.
The head coach sat down for a chat alongside broadcaster Michelle Owen, and said: "Nobody is satisfied with finishing 17th in the league – owners, supporters, players and coaching staff. So we need to improve the squad."
The current squad have been staying at a resort in south Wales this past week as preparations gear up ahead of Villa's first competitive game in the Carabao Cup on September 15/16. After that, it's their Premier League opener with Sheffield United on Saturday, September 19.
Back to ins and outs, though, and Villa look set to be busy yet again given Smith's urgent call to make sure the club aren't in the same predicament as they were last year for the 20/21 campaign.
"Wheels are in motion," he added, "that was the reason I stopped back (from going on holiday), to sit down with new (sporting director) Johan (Lange) and strategically plan what we are going to do."
There have been a whole host of names linked with a move to Villa Park in the past few weeks, with Brentford striker Ollie Watkins currently odds-on to link up with his former manager should Villa meet the Bees' £25 million valuation.
Loud noises have been forthcoming out in Germany, too, with the Milot Rashica saga rolling on while, over the weekend, there was a bold rumour suggesting Villa are looking at bringing full-back Kieran Trippier back to England.
Here, though, our club writer, Ashley Preece, will be on-hand for a Monday night web chat talking all things AVFC from 5pm onwards.
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Don't be late and, while you wait, be sure to check out all of latest Aston Villa news on the BirminghamLive website. See you soon.


birminghammail--2020-08-24--Ollie Watkins to Villa latest as negotiations set to 'ramp up'

Aston Villa have been linked with a move for Brentford striker Ollie Watkins .
The 24-year-old enjoyed a fantastic season for the Bees , helping them to the play-off final where they eventually missed out on promotion to the Premier League .
And he is now being linked with a host of clubs , Villa being just one .
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According to Sky Sports , he wants to reunite with Villa head coach Dean Smith should the opportunity come about .
As Brentford manager , Smith signed Watkins from Exeter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his development before being appointed at Villa Park .
Villa are leading the chase for Watkins amid interest from Premier League rivals , with Football Insider reporting on Monday ( August 24 ) they are in 'pole position ' to seal a deal .
Watkins is a huge player for the Bees , under contract until 2023 , but after they missed out on promotion with defeat to Fulham in the play-off final , his departure suddenly appears inevitable .
Villa have been tipped to complete a double swoop on which also includes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Watkins who netted 26 times in the Championship last season .
The Guardian reports Villa are showing 'strong interest ' in Watkins but Leeds United and Crystal Palace are also said to be keen and could make bids .
According to Sky Sports , Brentford value their star pair at £50m , suggesting Watkins is valued at around £25m .
Earlier reports suggested it would be 'at least £18m ' for the striker , but it now seems it will take another £7m to get the deal done .
Watkins joined Brentford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so whether it 's £18m or £25m , they are set to make a huge profit on their frontman .
Watkins had been on holiday in Greece .
BirminghamLive 's Villa correspondent Ashley Preece reports : `` Negotiations are set to ramp up upon Watkins ’ return from his break from Monday onwards with the two clubs - Villa and Brentford - set for showdown talks .
`` The Brentford ace is being tracked by Smith who wants him in ahead of the season-opener next month . ''
Villa are plotting a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ region of £18m for Watkins in the near future .
That ’ s according to the Daily Mail , who claim that the Bees aren ’ t likely to be tempted into selling their top goalscorer for that price , because they value him at closer to £25m .
They are insisting that any interested suitors from the Premier League match their fee , but Villa will reportedly try to persuade them to bring that valuation down initially .
Brentford boss Thomas Frank has n't been drawn on speculation , but he is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ star men .
“ We played a top season , and we have some top players .
It ’ s of course natural that there is going to be interest , ” he told Sky Sports .
“ For me , it ’ s not about that now .
I ’ m not thinking about that .
I just know one thing - when we start again next season , we ’ ll have a very strong side out there again , and we ’ ll be ready to push .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past , where teams come back even stronger , even hungrier and even more determined .
“ With this group of players , and this club , 100 % we ’ ll come back even stronger .
”

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The Aston Villa and Ollie Watkins saga that has rumbled for weeks seems to be reaching a conclusion.
The 24-year-old enjoyed a fantastic season for the Bees, helping them to the play-off final where they eventually missed out on promotion to the Premier League.
And he is now being linked with a host of clubs, Villa being just one.
Below we run you through all the latest as Dean Smith looks to have got his man.
Villa agree fee with Brentford
Villa are set to smash their transfer record to land Watkins.
Watkins is Dean Smith's top transfer target and a £28million deal has been struck with Brentford to bring him to Villa Park.
The BBC suggests the deal could also include £5million in add ons which would take the total to £33million and Villa are hoping to wrap it up quickly now.
Watkins will become the club's second signing of the transfer window following the £16million arrival of right-back Matty Cash from Nottingham Forest.
Sky Sports report he travelled to Birmingham last night and is set for a medical today.
He could be posing for pictures, holding the Claret and Blue shirt by close of play today.
Villa move would be 'perfect'
Watkins could have a similar impact to Tammy Abraham if he completes a 'perfect' move to Villa, former England winger Trevor Sinclair has said.
While Villa's forwards struggled for goals last term, Abraham found the net 26 times when he was on loan from Chelsea in the 2018/19 season and Sinclair believes Watkins would provide the same kind of boost.
“Villa would be perfect for him,” Sinclair told talkSport. “When they had Tammy Abraham they were flying and Ollie has got the same kind of figure and physicality.
“He’s quick and knows how to score a goal and get in the right areas. He would be perfect for Villa. I think he’s been a class act and deserves the move.”
Tottenham register interest
Villa aren't alone in their interest with a number of Premier League clubs looking to sign Watkins - and Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly joined the race.
Jose Mourinho is looking to find a striker who can occasionally fill in for star striker Harry Kane in north London and The Mirror suggests Watkins is a target.
Big-money offer
Villa are reportedly ready to blow their competition out of the water, offering the Bees striker a bumper £70k-per-week contract.
According to the Sun, Smith and the Villa hierarchy are preparing to offer a financial package to the player, which should see them move ahead of the competition.
The same newspaper then reported last Sunday that Watkins is now 'likely' to join Villa with Brentford's capture of Ivan Toney from Peterborough the breakthrough Smith's side needed.
Villa were 'frustrated'
Villa had become frustrated with their pursuit of Watkins because of the lack of progress over a deal, according to Sky Sports.
BirminghamLive previously reported how Smith wants to get the move over the line to allow Watkins to settle in during pre-season.
But a report from Sky last month stated: "With Sheffield United, Fulham and Crystal Palace also keen on the 24-year-old, Villa fear they are in the middle of an auction, and are reluctant to get involved in a bidding war."
None of that seems to matter now.
Watkins 'keen' on Villa move
Watkins preferred a move to Villa, according to reports.
According to Sky, he wants to reunite with Villa head coach Smith should the opportunity come about.
As Brentford manager, Smith signed Watkins from Exeter City three years ago and helped oversee his development before being appointed at Villa Park.
Brentford admission
Brentford boss Thomas Frank hasn't been drawn on speculation, but he is not surprised there is interest in his star men.
“We played a top season, and we have some top players. It’s of course natural that there is going to be interest,” he told Sky Sports.
“For me, it’s not about that now. I’m not thinking about that. I just know one thing - when we start again next season, we’ll have a very strong side out there again, and we’ll be ready to push.
“I think there are good examples of the past, where teams come back even stronger, even hungrier and even more determined.
“With this group of players, and this club, 100% we’ll come back even stronger.”


birminghammail--2020-08-24--Lotus to launch two new chocolate biscuits

Biscoff maker Lotus has launched two new additions to its popular snack range .
The company says the new goodies are set to arrive in autumn with one bar featuring milk chocolate filled with pieces of the tasty caramelised biscuit , while the other will be filled with Biscoff spread .
The biscuits will be available as full size bars or in bags of mini versions , reports the Metro .
Lotus said : ‘ The unique Biscoff taste forms the basis for a specially developed new range of Lotus Biscoff chocolate .
‘ Following the recent launch of both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ international range of Biscoff Ice Cream , the next Biscoff innovation will be launched in the second half of the year.
’ Sadly the bars are only launching at supermarkets in Belgium this autumn but Brits can buy the treats from GB Gifts for £4.99 per bar or £6.99 for a pack of 11 minis .
But the good news is that Lotus CEO Jan Boone suggested the bars will eventually be rolled out internationally .
Jan said : “ I am particularly pleased with the strength of Lotus Biscoff and the extraordinary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am convinced that the introduction of our latest innovation , Biscoff Chocolate , will further boost Biscoff ’ s global potential.
” Customers can sign up for updates on the website to stay informed .
Instagram account @ snackinginsaudi shared the news and people were delighted .
One said : ‘ FINALLLYYY SOME CHOCOLATE WITH REAL BISCOFF SPREAD !
!
!
!
’ A third posted this : ‘ Amazing , but about time too !
!
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Biscoff maker Lotus has launched two new additions to its popular snack range.
The company says the new goodies are set to arrive in autumn with one bar featuring milk chocolate filled with pieces of the tasty caramelised biscuit, while the other will be filled with Biscoff spread.
The biscuits will be available as full size bars or in bags of mini versions, reports the Metro.
Lotus said: ‘The unique Biscoff taste forms the basis for a specially developed new range of Lotus Biscoff chocolate.
‘Following the recent launch of both the Biscoff Sandwich Cookie and the new international range of Biscoff Ice Cream, the next Biscoff innovation will be launched in the second half of the year.’
Sadly the bars are only launching at supermarkets in Belgium this autumn but Brits can buy the treats from GB Gifts for £4.99 per bar or £6.99 for a pack of 11 minis.
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But the good news is that Lotus CEO Jan Boone suggested the bars will eventually be rolled out internationally.
Jan said: “I am particularly pleased with the strength of Lotus Biscoff and the extraordinary growth that we have achieved.
“I am convinced that the introduction of our latest innovation, Biscoff Chocolate, will further boost Biscoff’s global potential.”
Customers can sign up for updates on the website to stay informed.
Instagram account @snackinginsaudi shared the news and people were delighted.
One said: ‘FINALLLYYY SOME CHOCOLATE WITH REAL BISCOFF SPREAD!!!!’
Another wrote: ‘No way.’
A third posted this: ‘Amazing, but about time too!!’


birminghammail--2020-08-24--Zoom goes down across the world as company scrambles to fix issue

Zoom has confirmed it is working to fix an issue which has left users around the world unable to use the video conferencing platform .
The company confirmed it had suffered a partial outage on its Meetings and Webinars video conferencing services .
During the coronavirus lockdown , the video app has seen its user numbers jump from around 10 million people to more than 200 million as the public turned to the software for work and keeping in touch with friends and family .
According to web service status site Down Detector , UK users began reporting issues using @ @ @ @ @ @ @ afternoon , with people around the world also taking to social media to flag problems they were having with the platform .
In a statement posted to Twitter , Zoom said : `` If you 're having trouble connecting to Zoom , we have identified the issue and are working on a fix .
Please follow status.zoom.us for updates .
We 're so sorry about the inconvenience . ''
Zoom did not specify what had caused the fault .
In a further statement to the PA news agency , the company confirmed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meetings .
`` We have identified the issue causing users to be unable to start and join Zoom Meetings and Webinars and are working on a fix for this issue .
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience , '' a spokesperson for Zoom said .
The platform has previously come under scrutiny over its security features , and in April launched a 90-day programme to improve privacy and security tools .
That came after a series of flaws were highlighted , including `` Zoombombings '' , where strangers were able to force their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ others , often disrupting them by displaying harmful and explicit images and video .
At the time , Zoom boss Eric Yuan said the company had `` fallen short '' of its own expectations and was `` deeply sorry '' for the security issues .
The platform has since launched a range of new tools , and announced plans to introduce end-to-end encryption to all users .

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Zoom has confirmed it is working to fix an issue which has left users around the world unable to use the video conferencing platform.
The company confirmed it had suffered a partial outage on its Meetings and Webinars video conferencing services.
During the coronavirus lockdown, the video app has seen its user numbers jump from around 10 million people to more than 200 million as the public turned to the software for work and keeping in touch with friends and family.
According to web service status site Down Detector, UK users began reporting issues using the platform just after 1pm on Monday afternoon, with people around the world also taking to social media to flag problems they were having with the platform.
In a statement posted to Twitter, Zoom said: "If you're having trouble connecting to Zoom, we have identified the issue and are working on a fix. Please follow status.zoom.us for updates. We're so sorry about the inconvenience."
Zoom did not specify what had caused the fault.
In a further statement to the PA news agency, the company confirmed the issue was preventing users for holding video meetings.
"We have identified the issue causing users to be unable to start and join Zoom Meetings and Webinars and are working on a fix for this issue. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience," a spokesperson for Zoom said.
The platform has previously come under scrutiny over its security features, and in April launched a 90-day programme to improve privacy and security tools.
That came after a series of flaws were highlighted, including "Zoombombings", where strangers were able to force their way on to the video calls of others, often disrupting them by displaying harmful and explicit images and video.
At the time, Zoom boss Eric Yuan said the company had "fallen short" of its own expectations and was "deeply sorry" for the security issues.
The platform has since launched a range of new tools, and announced plans to introduce end-to-end encryption to all users.


birminghammail--2020-08-24--On-line seminar for parents fearful of schools reopening in Dudley

Parents and carers of children in Dudley fearful of schools reopening are being invited to take part in an on-line seminar .
The free webinar session tomorrow ( Tuesday , August 25 ) is offering advice to youngsters concerned about going back to school in September .
It comes as nearly 28,000 children prepare to return to their classrooms – many for the first time in six months .
Cllr Ruth Buttery , cabinet member for children ’ s services , said : “ Dudley Council is working closely with schools throughout the borough to support the preparations for September @ @ @ @ @ @ @ real strain on some of our families and with many children having been away from school for almost six months and it is only natural that some will feel anxious about returning .
“ Parents and carers can help their children and young people to prepare for next month by talking openly and listening to any worries they may have , and this session will provide some helpful tips on ways to do this.
” In all , over a hundred schools will reopen their doors next week in line with government guidance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact with headteachers as they prepare to welcome children back , Cllr Buttery added : “ We are supporting our schools with general advice and guidance , but schools are undertaking their own specific risk assessments and putting safety measures in place as appropriate for their individual settings .
“ This includes measures such as phased returns for year groups , peer bubbles and different start/end times , with the schools making the decision as to what works best for them , coming to us for advice or practical support as needed .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ approach across the council , looking not just at educational support but practical support through corporate landlord services and our revolution team who are specialists in procuring support service “ The on-line seminar is being being hosted by the council ’ s educational psychology team and parenting service , to provide adults with an understanding on what may be the causes of a child ’ s worry .
The session begins at 11am and can be accessed by signing up at https : //dudleyparentsupport.eventbrite.co.uk

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Parents and carers of children in Dudley fearful of schools reopening are being invited to take part in an on-line seminar.
The free webinar session tomorrow (Tuesday, August 25) is offering advice to youngsters concerned about going back to school in September.
It comes as nearly 28,000 children prepare to return to their classrooms – many for the first time in six months.
Cllr Ruth Buttery, cabinet member for children’s services, said: “Dudley Council is working closely with schools throughout the borough to support the preparations for September.
“The pandemic has placed a real strain on some of our families and with many children having been away from school for almost six months and it is only natural that some will feel anxious about returning.
“Parents and carers can help their children and young people to prepare for next month by talking openly and listening to any worries they may have, and this session will provide some helpful tips on ways to do this.”
In all, over a hundred schools will reopen their doors next week in line with government guidance.
Saying Dudley had been in constant contact with headteachers as they prepare to welcome children back, Cllr Buttery added: “We are supporting our schools with general advice and guidance, but schools are undertaking their own specific risk assessments and putting safety measures in place as appropriate for their individual settings.
“This includes measures such as phased returns for year groups, peer bubbles and different start/end times, with the schools making the decision as to what works best for them, coming to us for advice or practical support as needed.
“We’ve taken a holistic approach across the council, looking not just at educational support but practical support through corporate landlord services and our revolution team who are specialists in procuring support service “
The on-line seminar is being being hosted by the council’s educational psychology team and parenting service, to provide adults with an understanding on what may be the causes of a child’s worry.
The session begins at 11am and can be accessed by signing up at https://dudleyparentsupport.eventbrite.co.uk


birminghammail--2020-08-25--Anti-social behaviour fears over Streetly shop booze licence

Residents fear anti-social behaviour could rise in part of Streetly if a newsagent is allowed to sell alcohol .
Walsall Council 's licensing sub-committee will meet on September 2 to discuss an application by Taylors News in Blackwood Road for a premises licence .
If approved , the store will be able to sell alcohol from 6am to midnight , seven days a week .
Taylors is open for walk-in trade from 6am to 6pm every day and sales of alcohol after closing time will be for deliveries and not to customers in person in the shop .
There have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public health , community protection or the police , who have agreed conditions with the owners to put in place on the licence .
But the application has caused some concern to nearby residents with a dozen representations being sent in to licensing officers at Walsall Council .
One resident claimed alcohol was already being sold there as part of gift hampers but a report to the committee said an investigation found no alcohol on sale in the products .
The report added that owner Aidan Stanton owned other licensed premises within close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , however , said there was no need for any more outlets selling alcohol in the area and raised fears that it could lead to more problems in the area .
David Erfani said : `` It will bring a whole load of trouble to the park for anti-social behaviour - the drug use there is already high .
`` The young people gather and would nip to the shop behind parents backs to drink adding to the disaffected anti-social behaviour already taking place at the park .
`` We have already seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the last 12 months and easy access to alcohol will fuel behaviour .
Gail Wright said : `` There is a lot of anti-social behaviour in the area so the last thing we need is selling alcohol to make this worse on the surrounding streets and in the local parks .
`` We have enough outlets in the area already selling drink .
Selling alcohol for such a long period of time seven days a week is unacceptable .
We do not want an increase in crime . ''

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Residents fear anti-social behaviour could rise in part of Streetly if a newsagent is allowed to sell alcohol.
Walsall Council's licensing sub-committee will meet on September 2 to discuss an application by Taylors News in Blackwood Road for a premises licence.
If approved, the store will be able to sell alcohol from 6am to midnight, seven days a week.
Taylors is open for walk-in trade from 6am to 6pm every day and sales of alcohol after closing time will be for deliveries and not to customers in person in the shop.
There have been no objections to the proposal by public health, community protection or the police, who have agreed conditions with the owners to put in place on the licence.
But the application has caused some concern to nearby residents with a dozen representations being sent in to licensing officers at Walsall Council.
One resident claimed alcohol was already being sold there as part of gift hampers but a report to the committee said an investigation found no alcohol on sale in the products.
The report added that owner Aidan Stanton owned other licensed premises within close proximity of the newsagent.
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Other residents, however, said there was no need for any more outlets selling alcohol in the area and raised fears that it could lead to more problems in the area.
David Erfani said: "It will bring a whole load of trouble to the park for anti-social behaviour - the drug use there is already high.
"The young people gather and would nip to the shop behind parents backs to drink adding to the disaffected anti-social behaviour already taking place at the park.
"We have already seen two attacks happen at these shops in the last 12 months and easy access to alcohol will fuel behaviour.
Gail Wright said: "There is a lot of anti-social behaviour in the area so the last thing we need is selling alcohol to make this worse on the surrounding streets and in the local parks.
"We have enough outlets in the area already selling drink. Selling alcohol for such a long period of time seven days a week is unacceptable. We do not want an increase in crime."


birminghammail--2020-08-25--Aston Villa transfers live - Watkins hold-up, McKennie £20m latest

Hello and welcome to Tuesday 's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive .
We will be keeping you informed on all the key developments across today as Villa 's transfer window gathers pace and the new season draws closer .
We will be adding all the latest Villa news , views and rumours to our live blog throughout the day , with new signings and transfers continually linked to the club .
Brentford duo Ollie Watkins and Said Benrahma remain top targets while there 's fresh links regarding Bournemouth duo Harry Wilson and Philip Billing , while shock rumours surrounding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grujic .
Werder Bremen star Milot Rashica - valued at £20 million-plus - continues to be the name associated with Aston Villa with murmurings continuing to suggest the Kosovan remains reluctant to make the switch to B6 .
Villa , who are currently enjoying a pre-season training camp in south Wales , are also linked with a move for American midfielder Weston McKennie , 21 , from Schalke .
This week , we 've also heard from Dean Smith for the first time down at Villa 's training camp in Wales , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wheels are in motion , that was the reason I stopped back , to sit down with Johan ( Lange ) and strategically plan what we are going to do . ''
So stay with us for today 's transfer blog , below , and be sure to check back for all the latest Villa transfer news and opinion .

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Brian Dick, Ashley Preece)

Hello and welcome to LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive on Wednesday, September 9.
We will be keeping you informed on all the key developments across today as Villa's transfer window gathers pace and the new season draws closer.
We will be adding all the latest Villa news, views and rumours to our live blog throughout the day, with new signings and transfers continually linked to the club.
Matty Cash arrived from Nottingham Forest to become the club's first senior signing of the window and Brentford striker Ollie Watkins completed his £28m switch to Villa Park on Wednesday.
Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has also been touted for a move with Dean Smith keen to add cover given Tom Heaton's long lay-off.
So stay with us for today's transfer blog and be sure to check back for all the latest Villa transfer news and opinion.


birminghammail--2020-08-25--Aldi in furious public Twitter spat over controversial new product

Aldi vs Brewdog is lining up to be this year 's most bizarre feud , after the supermarket giant was embroiled in a furious row with the beer maker .
Brewdog , which boasts a pub in John Bright St , in Birmingham , took to Twitter to react to the German supermarket 's decision to launch a new IPA .
It has light blue packaging with the slogan 'Anti-Establishment IPA ' , in a cheeky dig at the brewery .
Brewdog subsequently hit back , saying it would release its own new product - Yaldi beer - with packaging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ co-founder founder James Watt tweeted a picture of a mocked up 'new beer ' called Yaldi earlier this week .
He wrote : “ Inspired by ALDI ’ s take on Punk IPA from yesterday , we are making a new beer .
`` YALDI IPA is coming soon !
Maybe our friends @ AldiUK will even sell it in their stores ?
” Aldi subsequently responded by saying : `` We would have gone with 'ALD IPA ' .
Send us a crate and we 'll talk . ''
The BrewDog founder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'd do just that , posting a pic of a mock up of the new `` ALD IPA '' beer which even features the supermarket 's branding .
Aldi operates multiple stores across Birmingham having opened its first UK store right here in the city back in the nineties .
A spokeperson for Aldi told the Daily Record : `` We shared a new name suggestion on the Aldi Scotland Facebook page and Aldi UK twitter , and Brewdog are sending a crate our way . ''

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Aldi vs Brewdog is lining up to be this year's most bizarre feud, after the supermarket giant was embroiled in a furious row with the beer maker.
Brewdog, which boasts a pub in John Bright St, in Birmingham, took to Twitter to react to the German supermarket's decision to launch a new IPA.
Aldi's own-brand IPA features copycat Brewdog branding, and represents their iconic Punk IPA cans.
It has light blue packaging with the slogan 'Anti-Establishment IPA', in a cheeky dig at the brewery.
Brewdog subsequently hit back, saying it would release its own new product - Yaldi beer - with packaging resembling Aldi's iconic logo.
BrewDog co-founder founder James Watt tweeted a picture of a mocked up 'new beer' called Yaldi earlier this week.
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He wrote: “Inspired by ALDI’s take on Punk IPA from yesterday, we are making a new beer.
"YALDI IPA is coming soon! Maybe our friends @AldiUK will even sell it in their stores?”
Aldi subsequently responded by saying: "We would have gone with 'ALD IPA'. Send us a crate and we'll talk."
The BrewDog founder has listened as he quickly confirmed he'd do just that, posting a pic of a mock up of the new "ALD IPA" beer which even features the supermarket's branding.
Aldi operates multiple stores across Birmingham having opened its first UK store right here in the city back in the nineties.
A spokeperson for Aldi told the Daily Record : "We shared a new name suggestion on the Aldi Scotland Facebook page and Aldi UK twitter, and Brewdog are sending a crate our way."