birminghammail--2020-08-23--Liverpool fans react to 'one dimensional' Wolves transfer rumour

Liverpool could capitalise on Wolverhampton Wanderers ’ desire to cash in on Adama Traore this summer , according to reports .
The Mirror claims Nuno Espirito Santo has been told Traore ’ s departure may be necessary to finance spending in the transfer market .
It is reported both Liverpool and Manchester City have expressed an interested in signing the 24-year-old winger , indeed the Reds have been linked with the Spaniard for a long time .
But their fans aren ’ t that bothered .
@ redross65 : Still to be convinced that he ’ d fit in our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me wrong , I think he ’ s a talent , but perhaps a little one-dimensional .
Wolves would want a premium price for him and I just don ’ t see the value at some of the numbers being bandied about .
@ OuttaCityKop : Agree with you , but we will find it hard to bring in quality who don ’ t want to play week in week out.. as a back up player or squad rotation , I think he ’ s better than what we have @ riax : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ player Adama Traore only to find Mo Salah waiting for a tap in !
# LFC # LFCImagine Whats your story ?
@ sawyerlad_ : I like Adama and think he ’ d be a good addition to the squad , Jurgen has always been a big admirer @ JamieLFC901 : He is a very good player but not worth anywhere near the 70m that Wolves want for him .
@ ukboffin1 : No thanks .
I ’ d take Ruben Neves instead .
Wolves ' boss Nuno is certainly aware of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you look at the team that started the game , it ’ s the same , like the first season , '' he said after the Europa League loss to Sevilla .
`` We made mistakes that we can not repeat .
We need players that can make us stronger , no doubt about it .
It ’ s about making good decisions which can help us and stop us making mistakes . ''

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Liverpool could capitalise on Wolverhampton Wanderers ’ desire to cash in on Adama Traore this summer, according to reports.
The Mirror claims Nuno Espirito Santo has been told Traore ’s departure may be necessary to finance spending in the transfer market.
It is reported both Liverpool and Manchester City have expressed an interested in signing the 24-year-old winger, indeed the Reds have been linked with the Spaniard for a long time.
But their fans aren’t that bothered.
@redross65: Still to be convinced that he’d fit in our set up. Don’t get me wrong, I think he’s a talent, but perhaps a little one-dimensional. Wolves would want a premium price for him and I just don’t see the value at some of the numbers being bandied about.
@OuttaCityKop: Agree with you, but we will find it hard to bring in quality who don’t want to play week in week out.. as a back up player or squad rotation, I think he’s better than what we have
@riax: Imagine : Naby Keita releasing fastest PL player Adama Traore only to find Mo Salah waiting for a tap in! #LFC #LFCImagine Whats your story?
@sawyerlad_: I like Adama and think he’d be a good addition to the squad , Jurgen has always been a big admirer
@T7261355310: No thanks
@JamieLFC901: He is a very good player but not worth anywhere near the 70m that Wolves want for him.
@ukboffin1: No thanks. I’d take Ruben Neves instead.
@CraigYB1989: He’s all yours City
Wolves' boss Nuno is certainly aware of the need to strengthen his squad.
"If you look at the team that started the game, it’s the same, like the first season," he said after the Europa League loss to Sevilla.
"We made mistakes that we cannot repeat. We need players that can make us stronger, no doubt about it. It’s about making good decisions which can help us and stop us making mistakes."


birminghammail--2020-08-23--Man arrested following rooftop siege as tiles hurled at police

A man has been arrested after scaling a roof and hurling tiles at officers in a four-hour siege .
Police were called to a property on Monastery Drive , Erdington , at 8.20am on Sunday , August 23 , to arrest a man who wanted in relation with a domestic offence .
When they arrived , a 41-year-old barricaded himself in the loft space , made his way to the roof and began throwing tiles at the officers , the West Midlands force said .
The road was sealed off and a police negotiator called .
The man was persuaded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12.30pm and was arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage .
No-one was injured and no police vehicles were damaged during the incident .
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A man has been arrested after scaling a roof and hurling tiles at officers in a four-hour siege.
Police were called to a property on Monastery Drive, Erdington, at 8.20am on Sunday, August 23, to arrest a man who wanted in relation with a domestic offence.
When they arrived, a 41-year-old barricaded himself in the loft space, made his way to the roof and began throwing tiles at the officers, the West Midlands force said.
The road was sealed off and a police negotiator called.
The man was persuaded to come down from the roof at 12.30pm and was arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage.
No-one was injured and no police vehicles were damaged during the incident.
Crime and courts news - latest updates in your inbox with our free newsletter We all want to feel safe in our homes and streets. So it's important to know what's going on and what is being done about it by police and the criminal justice system. Large, highly populated urban areas like Birmingham and the wider West Midlands always have plenty happening with crime reports and court hearings. You can get the very latest crime news as well as information on court cases in our BirminghamLive daily newsletter. Sign up here or fill in the box at the top of the article. It has all the latest updates from police and local magistrates courts and crown courts. We also have a free app which you can download to get the most up-to-date news from across the region. Find it on Google Play Store and App Store
A West Midlands Police spokesman said: “Officers attended an address in Monastery Drive at 8.20am to arrest a man wanted over a domestic incident in which a woman has punched in the face and had her phone smashed.
“A 41-year-old man barricaded himself into the loft space and accessed the roof where he began throwing roof tiles at officers.
“A police negotiator was called to the scene and the man was persuaded to come down and surrender at around 12.30pm.
“No officers were injured and no police vehicles damaged.
“A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage.”


birminghammail--2020-08-23--Wolves set to sanction Gibbs-White loan deal - reports

Morgan Gibbs-White is set to be sent out on loan , according to reports .
The Telegraph claims Wolves will send the 20-year-old to Championship outfit Swansea for the 2020/2021 season .
The midfielder played 16 times last season but made only eight starts , including just one in the Premier League .
Gibbs-White has been at Wolves for his whole career and has come through the age groups , both with his club and with England .
Indeed he was part of the international squad which won the Under 17 World Cup – managed by Swansea boss Steve Cooper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Liberty Stadium will be as instructive as it has been for England U17 team-mate Rhian Brewster who is now bidding for a place in Liverpool ’ s senior squad .
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Overall Gibbs-White has played 73 times for Wolves and scored once .
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Morgan Gibbs-White is set to be sent out on loan, according to reports.
The Telegraph claims Wolves will send the 20-year-old to Championship outfit Swansea for the 2020/2021 season.
The midfielder played 16 times last season but made only eight starts, including just one in the Premier League.
Gibbs-White has been at Wolves for his whole career and has come through the age groups, both with his club and with England.
Indeed he was part of the international squad which won the Under 17 World Cup – managed by Swansea boss Steve Cooper.
Wolves will be hoping time at the Liberty Stadium will be as instructive as it has been for England U17 team-mate Rhian Brewster who is now bidding for a place in Liverpool’s senior squad.
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The young striker bagged 11 goals in 22 matches for Swansea last season and scored for Liverpool in a pre-season friendly yesterday.
Overall Gibbs-White has played 73 times for Wolves and scored once.
Wolves are looking to bolster a squad ahead of the new season, with options particularly thin in midfield and attack but Gibbs-White needs a full season of senior football to aid his development.


birminghammail--2020-08-23--West Brom release third kit ahead of new Premier League season

West Brom have revealed their new alternative kit ahead of the new Premier League campaign - and once more it ’ s a throw-back to the 1990s as they ‘ complete the trilogy ’ .
Having already unveiled the new barcode home kit and away strip - which has remained yellow and green for a third consecutive campaign - in the same style , the third outfit is also barcoded - and it ’ s in yellow and red .
Captain Jake Livermore models the new strip , which will be used in the coming top flight season when necessary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against opponents .
Make sure you do n't miss a thing - click here to sign up to our Albion newsletter The red and yellow striped top is complemented with red shorts and yellow socks .
It was the original away kit back in 1992-93 , when Albion rounded off the season with a victory over Port Vale at Wembley to earn promotion back to the Division One .
This is the ‘ Greatest Trilogy ’ , as Albion have declared it , and is available to buy on the club ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been initially quite divided in their opinions of the new threads - here is a selection of the variety of reactions upon the Baggies ’ latest release .
Albion fans give their views on the new kit Simon : Well , I for one , am not keen .
It doesn ’ t evoke happy memories .
More Bolton away Sep 91 .
Jamie Rossiter : The younger fans criticising the 3rd kit just don ’ t under the memories of it .
We were a very different Albion back then Nathan : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couldn ’ t care less what opposition fans say , classic blast from the past Boing Boing Baggie : Awesome ... .I have the original Red and Yellow shirt still ... .classic ... .love this shirt James Mullaney : Once again , Puma have done a cracking job with our kits this season .
So refreshing for a kit manufacturer to put some thought into what we wear and our history & heritage rather than just using a boring , standard template .
Hannah : Can we please scrap the idea that anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a child that has no idea of the history .
People are really allowed to not like a shirt just because they don ’ t like it- I promise that ’ s ok. James Downing : What a set of shirts for return to the Prem .
Well done Puma and the club .
Got shirts that represent the club and our past .
Seen various shirts from clubs that don ’ t mean anything and look bland .
Dan Robinson : Anyone starting up a petition to get Albion to change the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all aboard !
Just make the third all black James Ryan Moss : well played Albion .
I don ’ t buy kits but you ’ ve just taken £180 out of my pocket with these 3 kits Jason Wheeler : Love it , takes me back those colours from the last time we had them The Outsider : I know that it ’ s a nod to nostalgia but when exactly are our blue and white and green and yellow gon na clash so that we have to play in it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ like any of the kits this season .
# wba stripes should be broad !
Ricci Dunn : That third kit is a love it or hate it if ever I ’ ve seen one .
Currently I hate it Greg Whitehouse : Love the 3 kits this season .
Now let ’ s start signing some players so they can hold them up and then start playing

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West Brom have revealed their new alternative kit ahead of the new Premier League campaign - and once more it’s a throw-back to the 1990s as they ‘complete the trilogy’.
Having already unveiled the new barcode home kit and away strip - which has remained yellow and green for a third consecutive campaign - in the same style, the third outfit is also barcoded - and it’s in yellow and red.
Captain Jake Livermore models the new strip, which will be used in the coming top flight season when necessary if there are any potential kit clashes against opponents.
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The red and yellow striped top is complemented with red shorts and yellow socks.
It was the original away kit back in 1992-93, when Albion rounded off the season with a victory over Port Vale at Wembley to earn promotion back to the Division One.
This is the ‘Greatest Trilogy’, as Albion have declared it, and is available to buy on the club’s official shopping website.
Albion supporters have been initially quite divided in their opinions of the new threads - here is a selection of the variety of reactions upon the Baggies’ latest release.
(Image: West Bromwich Albion FC)
Albion fans give their views on the new kit
Simon: Well, I for one, am not keen. It doesn’t evoke happy memories. More Bolton away Sep 91.
Jamie Rossiter: The younger fans criticising the 3rd kit just don’t under the memories of it. We were a very different Albion back then
Nathan: Sorry but third shirt absolutely fantastic, couldn’t care less what opposition fans say, classic blast from the past
Boing Boing Baggie: Awesome....I have the original Red and Yellow shirt still....classic....love this shirt
James Mullaney: Once again, Puma have done a cracking job with our kits this season. So refreshing for a kit manufacturer to put some thought into what we wear and our history & heritage rather than just using a boring, standard template.
Hannah: Can we please scrap the idea that anyone who doesn’t like it is a child that has no idea of the history. People are really allowed to not like a shirt just because they don’t like it- I promise that’s ok.
James Downing: What a set of shirts for return to the Prem. Well done Puma and the club. Got shirts that represent the club and our past. Seen various shirts from clubs that don’t mean anything and look bland.
Dan Robinson: Anyone starting up a petition to get Albion to change the horrendous third kit? I’m all aboard! Just make the third all black
James Ryan Moss: well played Albion. I don’t buy kits but you’ve just taken £180 out of my pocket with these 3 kits
poll loading What do you make of Albion's set of kits this season? 0+ VOTES SO FAR Awful, can't take to them at all They're a mixed bag Absolutely love them
Jason Wheeler: Love it, takes me back those colours from the last time we had them
Michael Bromfield: Not feeling the 3rd kit
The Outsider: I know that it’s a nod to nostalgia but when exactly are our blue and white and green and yellow gonna clash so that we have to play in it.
Jon Reeve: I don’t like any of the kits this season. #wba stripes should be broad!
Ricci Dunn: That third kit is a love it or hate it if ever I’ve seen one. Currently I hate it
Greg Whitehouse: Love the 3 kits this season. Now let’s start signing some players so they can hold them up and then start playing


birminghammail--2020-08-23--Just one Covid death in English hospitals - the lowest since the pandemic began

Just one patient has died with coronavirus in an English hospital , latest figures show .
Only one death was recorded in hospitals in England in the last 24 hours - the lowest figure since the pandemic began .
The patient was 82 , lived in the north-west and had known underlying health conditions .
Yesterday 's ( Saturday ) Covid death toll was just six people .
Traditionally , figures are much lower at weekends because of the lag in reporting deaths .
The latest death brings the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals of people who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England to 29,497 .
It comes as the Chief Medical Officer for England , Prof Chris Whitty , warned the UK faced a difficult autumn and winter with coronanvirus .
He also said that , realistically , a safe and effective vaccine suitable for mass inoculation probably would not be ready until the end of 2021 , despite more than 120 trials to find a vaccine currently taking place .
Also today , the Government repeated its call for schools to reopen in September so all pupils could return to the classroom for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unions have blocked this happening sooner , saying the risk of children spreading the virus was too high .
Birmingham is anxiously waiting to see if it is to be put into a local lockdown after a rise in infections in the city .
On Friday it was put on a Government watch list to monitor infection rates , and also voluntary restrictions were introduced .

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Just one patient has died with coronavirus in an English hospital, latest figures show.
Only one death was recorded in hospitals in England in the last 24 hours - the lowest figure since the pandemic began.
The patient was 82, lived in the north-west and had known underlying health conditions.
Yesterday's (Saturday) Covid death toll was just six people. Traditionally, figures are much lower at weekends because of the lag in reporting deaths.
The latest death brings the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals of people who have tested positive for the virus in England to 29,497.
It comes as the Chief Medical Officer for England, Prof Chris Whitty, warned the UK faced a difficult autumn and winter with coronanvirus.
He also said that, realistically, a safe and effective vaccine suitable for mass inoculation probably would not be ready until the end of 2021, despite more than 120 trials to find a vaccine currently taking place.
Also today, the Government repeated its call for schools to reopen in September so all pupils could return to the classroom for the first time since March. Teaching unions have blocked this happening sooner, saying the risk of children spreading the virus was too high.
Birmingham is anxiously waiting to see if it is to be put into a local lockdown after a rise in infections in the city. On Friday it was put on a Government watch list to monitor infection rates, and also voluntary restrictions were introduced.


birminghammail--2020-08-23--Bouncer fighting for his life after brutal drive-by brick attack

A doorman is fighting for his life in hospital after a brutal drive-by brick attack outside a pub .
The 28-year-old bouncer was working on the door at the Oak Inn in Gosford Street , Coventry , when he was attacked in the early hours of this morning , Sunday , August 23 .
A grey Seat Leon , with its number plates removed , pulled up outside at around 12.45am before one man got out and hurled the brick at his head .
The victim was left with a serious head injury and needed emergency surgery .
He remained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as police appealed for witnesses .
Det Sgt Aman Hundal urged anyone who saw what happened or who spotted the Seat Leon to get in touch .
Taxi drivers , motorists and other pub-goers in the area at the time - or anyone with dashcam footage - were asked to contact West Midlands Police .
He added : “ The victim has suffered a serious head injury…we need to find the men responsible for this violent assault .
“ We have seized CCTV which shows the offenders arriving and leaving in a grey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ removed .
“ There were quite a few people nearby and I really need them to get in touch to tell me what they saw .
And I would also ask taxi drivers and other motorists in the area to check dash-cam footage to see if they have caught the offending vehicle on camera .
“ There will be people in Coventry who know who is responsible for this .
People who were on a night out last night and have access to a grey Seat Leon .
“ The victim is fighting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would urge those people to do the right thing and contact me.
” Anyone with information can call police on 101 or message via Live Chat on our website .
Please quote crime ref 20CV/201054N/20 .
Alternatively , you can speak to the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 .
You won ’ t be asked for your name and calls can not be traced .

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A doorman is fighting for his life in hospital after a brutal drive-by brick attack outside a pub.
The 28-year-old bouncer was working on the door at the Oak Inn in Gosford Street, Coventry, when he was attacked in the early hours of this morning, Sunday, August 23.
A grey Seat Leon, with its number plates removed, pulled up outside at around 12.45am before one man got out and hurled the brick at his head.
The victim was left with a serious head injury and needed emergency surgery.
He remained in a critical condition on Sunday afternoon as police appealed for witnesses.
Det Sgt Aman Hundal urged anyone who saw what happened or who spotted the Seat Leon to get in touch.
Taxi drivers, motorists and other pub-goers in the area at the time - or anyone with dashcam footage - were asked to contact West Midlands Police.
He added: “The victim has suffered a serious head injury…we need to find the men responsible for this violent assault.
“We have seized CCTV which shows the offenders arriving and leaving in a grey Seat Leon which had the number plates removed.
“There were quite a few people nearby and I really need them to get in touch to tell me what they saw. And I would also ask taxi drivers and other motorists in the area to check dash-cam footage to see if they have caught the offending vehicle on camera.
“There will be people in Coventry who know who is responsible for this. People who were on a night out last night and have access to a grey Seat Leon.
“The victim is fighting for his life in hospital and I would urge those people to do the right thing and contact me.”
Anyone with information can call police on 101 or message via Live Chat on our website. Please quote crime ref 20CV/201054N/20.
Alternatively, you can speak to the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. You won’t be asked for your name and calls cannot be traced.


birminghammail--2020-08-23--Rule Britannia could be scrapped from Last Night of the Proms - report

Rule Britannia and Land of Hope and Glory could reportedly be scrapped from this year 's Last Night of the Proms in a response to the Black Lives Matter movement .
The traditional patriotic anthems are usually sung by flag-waving audience members at the Royal Albert Hall to mark the end of the summer season of concerts .
But The Sun report ed the BBC was considering removing them because of their apparent links to colonialism and slavery .
The Proms is set to go ahead this year in a new socially distanced format without an audience amid the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ songs might not feature in this year 's performance coincides with the appointment of new conductor , Dalia Stasevska .
The 35-year-old , who will conduct the Last Night at the Proms on September 12 , was said to be among those hoping to modernise the event .
A BBC source told the Sunday Times : “ Dalia is a big supporter of Black Lives Matter and thinks a ceremony without an audience is the perfect moment to bring change.
” Rule Britannia is usually performed by about 80 members of the BBC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than 100 singers .
But due to social distancing guidelines , the orchestra will be cut by half , with only 18 singers expected to perform - and no audience singalong .
It was reported that the rules could be used to help phase out the anthems .
Jan Younghusband , head of BBC music TV commissioning , confirmed the music content for the night was still being reviewed .
She said : “ We have a lot of problems about how many instruments we can have .
It is hard to know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
`` Some of the traditional tunes , like Jerusalem , are easier to perform ... We also don ’ t know if we ’ ll be in a worse situation in two weeks ’ time.
” The 125th annual Last Night of the Proms concert is due to go ahead - with one insider describing this year 's event as the “ Black Lives Matter Proms ” .
Live performances are being done by a host of talented BAME composers and instrumentalists - including a cellist from Prince Harry and Meghan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was written as a poem by Scottish playwright James Thomson but put to music by Thomas Arne in 1740 .
But critics have questioned the line “ Britons never , never , never shall be slaves ” over the nation 's involvement in the slave trade .
They have also balked at Land of Hope of Glory , which praises the empire and was said to have been inspired by Cecil Rhodes .

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Rule Britannia and Land of Hope and Glory could reportedly be scrapped from this year's Last Night of the Proms in a response to the Black Lives Matter movement.
The traditional patriotic anthems are usually sung by flag-waving audience members at the Royal Albert Hall to mark the end of the summer season of concerts.
But The Sun report ed the BBC was considering removing them because of their apparent links to colonialism and slavery.
The Proms is set to go ahead this year in a new socially distanced format without an audience amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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News that the two traditional songs might not feature in this year's performance coincides with the appointment of new conductor, Dalia Stasevska.
The 35-year-old, who will conduct the Last Night at the Proms on September 12, was said to be among those hoping to modernise the event.
A BBC source told the Sunday Times: “Dalia is a big supporter of Black Lives Matter and thinks a ceremony without an audience is the perfect moment to bring change.”
Rule Britannia is usually performed by about 80 members of the BBC Symphony Orchestra and a chorus of more than 100 singers. But due to social distancing guidelines, the orchestra will be cut by half, with only 18 singers expected to perform - and no audience singalong.
It was reported that the rules could be used to help phase out the anthems.
Jan Younghusband, head of BBC music TV commissioning, confirmed the music content for the night was still being reviewed.
She said: “We have a lot of problems about how many instruments we can have. It is hard to know whether it is physically possible to do it.
"Some of the traditional tunes, like Jerusalem, are easier to perform...We also don’t know if we’ll be in a worse situation in two weeks’ time.”
The 125th annual Last Night of the Proms concert is due to go ahead - with one insider describing this year's event as the “Black Lives Matter Proms”.
Live performances are being done by a host of talented BAME composers and instrumentalists - including a cellist from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding.
Rule, Britannia was written as a poem by Scottish playwright James Thomson but put to music by Thomas Arne in 1740. But critics have questioned the line “Britons never, never, never shall be slaves” over the nation's involvement in the slave trade.
They have also balked at Land of Hope of Glory, which praises the empire and was said to have been inspired by Cecil Rhodes.


birminghammail--2020-08-23--Aston Villa fans sound out Tom Heaton replacement for opener

Gut-wrenching news of Tom Heaton 's sustained ACL injury that will keep him out until late October has sparked an enticing debate among Aston Villa supporters .
The 34-year-old has detailed how he 's looking to be back in time for Leicester City on October 17 , providing the club 's medics are satisfied the England man 's fully recovered from his knee ligament tear .
`` We 've only got three league games up until the international break , '' Heaton explained .
`` At the minute I 've got my eye set on that , whether the medics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` That certainly gives me enough time , it 's eight-and-a-half weeks from now to get right and , fingers crossed , we 'll see how it plays out . ''
Heaton , of course , injured himself after an awkward fall during the New Year 's Day victory at Burnley .
The goalkeeper has been out injured ever since and , ahead of the new Premier League campaign , it leaves Dean Smith with three senior stoppers to call upon : Jed Steer , Orjan Nyland and Lovre Kalinic .
Steer , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his Achilles away at Wolves last November .
Croatian Kalinic is back too after a shortened stint on-loan at Toulouse .
As for Nyland , the Norwegian lost his place to Pepe Reina and , with his deal expiring next summer , the 29-year-old 's future remains uncertain .
Debating today 's big Aston Villa talking point , here 's a rundown of the best reaction from Villa 's die-hard supporters as they spoke out regarding Heaton 's latest injury setback knowing he 's unavailable for Sheffield United ( September 19 ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( October 3 ) ... Stephen Page : Devastating ?
Bit dramatic , I 'm sure we can get someone in to replace between now & the start of the season .
I personally would go for Foster .
Villanous : Not to worry , I 'm sure Nyland will be a more-than-adequate deputy .
Seems it might be another long season ... Pay £8m for Butland .
NOW .
Aston Villa info : We definitely need a keeper !
Get rid of Nyland and Kalinic there not good enough to be number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the reason why we need to sign another keeper .
Craig Sheldon : Need to get a keeper in then .
Aston MC : If Tom Heaton is only out for 3 games then , if we see him as our number 1 this season ( which we should ) , I do n't think spending on a keeper unless they are coming in as a number 1 and Heaton number 2 is wise .
Otherwise we would be spending big for 3 games ... Neil Bryan : Butland available for £8M apparently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season , maybe a chance to start afresh is what he needs to get back to his previous high levels .
Still only 27 .
Reggae Mamba : Honestly wouldn ’ t sign another .
Bring in Steer as No.1 until Heaton is fit .
Aston Villa UTV : We need another keeper .
Heaton is 35 ... should have gone for ramsdale imo but either way we need someone else either this year or next .
Jack Miller : I think Steer has earned the right for that first month .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attacking areas are a far bigger priority first .
Tom Cowley : Heaton isn ’ t reliable enough fitness wise after that huge injury .
We can ’ t guarantee he will perform at such a high level again .
We need a new number 1 .
Bendrix : Steer - if he did n't pick up an injury he 'd have been our keeper last season and I do n't think anyone would have had a problem with that .
Save the money for an area we need to improve , do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a month .
Kevin Palmer : I 'd rather push on and get better quality in .
Jed did his bit for us when needed but if we want to go up the table we need next level players all over the pitch .
For me if we was top 6 in 3 seasons time only jack John and luiz would be in that side .
Lots to do .
Sam Hands : Dont even understand why its a debate , what if Hearon picks up another knock and its october ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the skin of out teeth got ta stop messing around .
Villa Boys : I think Steer and Nyland will be decent for the first 3 games and then Heaton will be back .
Boys from Aston : I ’ d go for Bravo !
Released by city and would make good competition for Heaton !
!
Mr Thompson : Steer did nothing wrong in the championship up to promotion .
Not exactly sure why he isn ’ t seen as a natural starter with Heaton out .
I ’ d rather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or move on a GK if a No.1 of genuine quality becomes available .
Garin Williams : Sign someone new a genuine number 1 contender to compete with Heaton .

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Gut-wrenching news of Tom Heaton's sustained ACL injury that will keep him out until late October has sparked an enticing debate among Aston Villa supporters.
The 34-year-old has detailed how he's looking to be back in time for Leicester City on October 17, providing the club's medics are satisfied the England man's fully recovered from his knee ligament tear.
"We've only got three league games up until the international break," Heaton explained. "At the minute I've got my eye set on that, whether the medics agree I'm not so sure.
"That certainly gives me enough time, it's eight-and-a-half weeks from now to get right and, fingers crossed, we'll see how it plays out."
Heaton, of course, injured himself after an awkward fall during the New Year's Day victory at Burnley. The goalkeeper has been out injured ever since and, ahead of the new Premier League campaign, it leaves Dean Smith with three senior stoppers to call upon: Jed Steer, Orjan Nyland and Lovre Kalinic.
Steer, meanwhile, is just back after snapping his Achilles away at Wolves last November. Croatian Kalinic is back too after a shortened stint on-loan at Toulouse. As for Nyland, the Norwegian lost his place to Pepe Reina and, with his deal expiring next summer, the 29-year-old's future remains uncertain.
Debating today's big Aston Villa talking point, here's a rundown of the best reaction from Villa's die-hard supporters as they spoke out regarding Heaton's latest injury setback knowing he's unavailable for Sheffield United (September 19), Fulham (October 26) and Liverpool (October 3)...
Stephen Page : Devastating? Bit dramatic, I'm sure we can get someone in to replace between now & the start of the season. I personally would go for Foster.
Villanous : Not to worry, I'm sure Nyland will be a more-than-adequate deputy. Seems it might be another long season... Pay £8m for Butland. NOW.
Aston Villa info : We definitely need a keeper! Get rid of Nyland and Kalinic there not good enough to be number 1.
Bearded Villan : This is the reason why we need to sign another keeper.
AVFC Trans Tweet : New keeper incoming then.
Craig Sheldon : Need to get a keeper in then.
Aston MC : If Tom Heaton is only out for 3 games then, if we see him as our number 1 this season (which we should), I don't think spending on a keeper unless they are coming in as a number 1 and Heaton number 2 is wise. Otherwise we would be spending big for 3 games...
Neil Bryan : Butland available for £8M apparently. Even though he was awful last season, maybe a chance to start afresh is what he needs to get back to his previous high levels. Still only 27.
WFAPEX : Henderson, Foster, Romero or Butland.
Reggae Mamba : Honestly wouldn’t sign another. Bring in Steer as No.1 until Heaton is fit.
Aston Villa UTV : We need another keeper. Heaton is 35... should have gone for ramsdale imo but either way we need someone else either this year or next.
Jack Miller : I think Steer has earned the right for that first month. We could look for another keeper but the attacking areas are a far bigger priority first.
Tom Cowley : Heaton isn’t reliable enough fitness wise after that huge injury. We can’t guarantee he will perform at such a high level again. We need a new number 1.
Bendrix : Steer - if he didn't pick up an injury he'd have been our keeper last season and I don't think anyone would have had a problem with that. Save the money for an area we need to improve, don't wasn't £20mill on a keeper for a month.
Kevin Palmer : I'd rather push on and get better quality in. Jed did his bit for us when needed but if we want to go up the table we need next level players all over the pitch . For me if we was top 6 in 3 seasons time only jack John and luiz would be in that side. Lots to do.
Sam Hands : Dont even understand why its a debate, what if Hearon picks up another knock and its october? And theres no window. We survived by the skin of out teeth gotta stop messing around.
Villa Boys : I think Steer and Nyland will be decent for the first 3 games and then Heaton will be back.
Boys from Aston : I’d go for Bravo! Released by city and would make good competition for Heaton!!
Mr Thompson : Steer did nothing wrong in the championship up to promotion. Not exactly sure why he isn’t seen as a natural starter with Heaton out. I’d rather we looked to improve the forward areas, or move on a GK if a No.1 of genuine quality becomes available.
Garin Williams : Sign someone new a genuine number 1 contender to compete with Heaton.


birminghammail--2020-08-24--Shops warned over selling knives to teens after undercover checks

Police are warning city shopkeepers over the grave dangers of selling knives to teenagers as part of a new tactic to fight knife crime .
In a bid to discover exactly how traders were selling knives in the city , officers along with Birmingham City Council 's trading standards carried out test purchases in Soho Road , Handsworth on Friday , August 14 .
It is illegal to sell knives to anyone under the age of 18 , so police say retailers need to be checking the ID of any young person asking to buy a knife amid spiralling youth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ standards officers soon discovered there were shops where staff were failing to ask for proof of age before selling the blade .
In those instances , officers then explained to retailers they must ask for proof the buyer is over the legal age - with one trader even vowing to 'stop selling knives ' altogether .
PC Daniel Thomas , of WMP Project Guardian , said : `` Our aim was to educate and remind retailers of their responsibilities , making it harder for our young people to gain access to knives that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One has even decided to stop selling knives , after he told us ’ I don ’ t need to sell knives to support my business and if it prevents young people from getting them , I ’ m happy to do that ’ . ''
Along with the advice to traders and test purchases , shop owners were signed up to the new 'Responsible Retailer scheme ' - which encourages retailers to sell knives safely and deter youngsters from buying them .
Search specialists from the Operational Support Unit ( OSU ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parks and all along Soho Road .
Knives were found tucked away in bins , metal bars were concealed against trees and a host of discarded needles littered parts of the area .
Among the 60-strong squad taking part in the operation were neighbourhood teams , Street Watch , Soho Road BID , council street cleaners and community volunteers - who were trained in the safe recovery of weapons found .
The force 's 'Safe Haven ' team were also out engaging with youngsters about the issues around crime and knife violence in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Speaking about the operation earlier this month , PC Thomas said : `` The day has been a huge success with education and guidance to retailers and the removal of weapons from our public spaces making them safer for all .
`` Local people were keen to understand what we were doing and after we explained , they were really pleased and said they would feel safer taking their children into the parks . ''

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Police are warning city shopkeepers over the grave dangers of selling knives to teenagers as part of a new tactic to fight knife crime.
In a bid to discover exactly how traders were selling knives in the city, officers along with Birmingham City Council's trading standards carried out test purchases in Soho Road, Handsworth on Friday, August 14.
It is illegal to sell knives to anyone under the age of 18, so police say retailers need to be checking the ID of any young person asking to buy a knife amid spiralling youth violence.
However, police and trading standards officers soon discovered there were shops where staff were failing to ask for proof of age before selling the blade.
(Image: WMP)
In those instances, officers then explained to retailers they must ask for proof the buyer is over the legal age - with one trader even vowing to 'stop selling knives' altogether.
PC Daniel Thomas, of WMP Project Guardian, said: "Our aim was to educate and remind retailers of their responsibilities, making it harder for our young people to gain access to knives that can cause so much harm.
"One has even decided to stop selling knives, after he told us ’I don’t need to sell knives to support my business and if it prevents young people from getting them, I’m happy to do that’."
(Image: WMP)
Along with the advice to traders and test purchases, shop owners were signed up to the new 'Responsible Retailer scheme' - which encourages retailers to sell knives safely and deter youngsters from buying them.
Search specialists from the Operational Support Unit (OSU) also led weapon sweeps of five nearby parks and all along Soho Road. Knives were found tucked away in bins, metal bars were concealed against trees and a host of discarded needles littered parts of the area.
Among the 60-strong squad taking part in the operation were neighbourhood teams, Street Watch, Soho Road BID, council street cleaners and community volunteers - who were trained in the safe recovery of weapons found.
(Image: WMP)
The force's 'Safe Haven' team were also out engaging with youngsters about the issues around crime and knife violence in particular, West Midlands Police added.
Speaking about the operation earlier this month, PC Thomas said: "The day has been a huge success with education and guidance to retailers and the removal of weapons from our public spaces making them safer for all.
"Local people were keen to understand what we were doing and after we explained, they were really pleased and said they would feel safer taking their children into the parks."


birminghammail--2020-08-24--Full return to school in Walsall - measures announced for the new term

Staggered start and finish times , increased hygiene and mental health training for teachers to support pupils - the start of the brand new school year will be very different than usual .
Schools across Walsall will return for the new term next month with a raft of measures being put in place to ensure the safety of returning pupils post Covid-19 lockdown .
Bosses said they have been following national guidance throughout the pandemic and are reassuring families that the school setting will be safe .
The belief is children should return to school for their learning , own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Council is also urging communities to play their part by staying away if they display symptoms and get tested .
Parents and guardians are also being asked not to gather at school gates or enter the premises unnecessarily to help prevent the spread of the virus .
Walsall schools will be using a range of practices including staggered start and finish times , using classrooms differently , class and year-group bubbles as well as increasing hygiene and cleaning measures to improve safety for staff and pupils .
Schools aren ’ t being asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set out in national guidance .
Councillor Chris Towe , portfolio holder for education and skills said : `` Walsall Council has been working closely with schools , early year ’ s provision and local communities from the start of the pandemic .
`` As national guidance emerged the council has developed and revised model risks assessments which schools have used to review the steps they needed to put in place to welcome pupils back safely .
“ During the summer teams across the council have continued to support schools to ensure a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has ranged from training teachers in mental health first aid to support pupils as they return , staggering lunchtime provision to enable social distancing in bubbles through to highways support as schools utilise different entrances and exits to maximise social distancing.
” The authority said it also understands some people will have concerns about the full return to school and urged them to contact them to seek support , should they need it .

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Staggered start and finish times, increased hygiene and mental health training for teachers to support pupils - the start of the brand new school year will be very different than usual.
Schools across Walsall will return for the new term next month with a raft of measures being put in place to ensure the safety of returning pupils post Covid-19 lockdown.
Bosses said they have been following national guidance throughout the pandemic and are reassuring families that the school setting will be safe.
The belief is children should return to school for their learning, own well-being and sense of routine.
Walsall Council is also urging communities to play their part by staying away if they display symptoms and get tested.
Parents and guardians are also being asked not to gather at school gates or enter the premises unnecessarily to help prevent the spread of the virus.
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Walsall schools will be using a range of practices including staggered start and finish times, using classrooms differently, class and year-group bubbles as well as increasing hygiene and cleaning measures to improve safety for staff and pupils.
Schools aren’t being asked to implement practice over and above that set out in national guidance.
Councillor Chris Towe, portfolio holder for education and skills said: "Walsall Council has been working closely with schools, early year’s provision and local communities from the start of the pandemic.
"As national guidance emerged the council has developed and revised model risks assessments which schools have used to review the steps they needed to put in place to welcome pupils back safely.
“During the summer teams across the council have continued to support schools to ensure a safe re-opening in September.
"This has ranged from training teachers in mental health first aid to support pupils as they return, staggering lunchtime provision to enable social distancing in bubbles through to highways support as schools utilise different entrances and exits to maximise social distancing.”
The authority said it also understands some people will have concerns about the full return to school and urged them to contact them to seek support, should they need it.


birminghammail--2020-08-24--Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's and Lidl in food recall for cereal bars

The Food Standards Agency has reported a food recall of cereal bars sold in a number of supermarkets including Tesco , Ascda , Sainsbury 's , Morrisons , Lidl and Waitrose over fears of salmonella .
The agency says there is a possible contamination of infected Brazil nuts that have been used .
The items are being pulled from shelves with shoppers told to return products to the point of purchase to receive a full refund .
The full list of affected bars is below : Manufacturers Hand2Mouth Ltd issued a warning on a number of Eat Natural and HEMA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contain salmonella with symptoms including fever , vomiting , stomach cramps and headaches .
Best before dates August 2020 to June 2021 Use by August 2020 to June 2021 Use by August 2020 to June 2021 Use by August 2020 to June 2021 Use by August 2020 to June 2021 Use by 2020 to June 2021 The Food Standards Agency ( FSA ) stated this on its website : `` If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them .
Instead , return them to the store from where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
The budget German supermarket has also recalled a cereal bar .
It too could be infected with salmonella .
The pack sizes affected are 3x45g with best before dates of the end of August 2020 , September 2020 , October 2020 , December 2020 , January 2021 , February 2021 , March 2021 and April 2021 .
Customers should return the items to receive a full refund .
The bars are sold by retailers including Iceland and Holland & Barrett .
The FSA website states : `` The Paleo Foods Co. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ containing Brazil nuts because they may contain salmonella . ''
If you have bought these products , the advice is not to consume them but to return them to stores for a full refund .

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The Food Standards Agency has reported a food recall of cereal bars sold in a number of supermarkets including Tesco, Ascda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Lidl and Waitrose over fears of salmonella.
The agency says there is a possible contamination of infected Brazil nuts that have been used.
The items are being pulled from shelves with shoppers told to return products to the point of purchase to receive a full refund.
The full list of affected bars is below:
Product details
Eat Natural and HEMA bars
Manufacturers Hand2Mouth Ltd issued a warning on a number of Eat Natural and HEMA cereal bars.
The food items may contain salmonella with symptoms including fever, vomiting, stomach cramps and headaches.
Eat Natural fruit & nut bar brazil & sultana with peanuts and almonds
Pack size 35g bar
Best before dates August 2020 to June 2021
Eat Natural fruit & nut bar brazil & sultana with peanuts and almonds
Pack size 50g bar
Use by August 2020 to June 2021
Eat Natural fruit & nut bars brazil & sultana with peanuts and almonds
Pack size 4x35g multipack
Use by August 2020 to June 2021
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Eat Natural fruit & nut bars brazil & sultana with peanuts and almonds
Pack size 3x50g multipack
Use by August 2020 to June 2021
Eat Natural fruit & nut bars brazil & sultana with peanuts and almonds
Pack size 12x50g counter pack
Use by August 2020 to June 2021
Eat Natural 20 assorted fruit & nut bars brazil & sultana with peanuts and almonds
Pack size 20x50g assorted mix pack
Use by 2020 to June 2021
HEMA Natural Bar Fruit & Nut
Pack size 50g bar
Use by August 31, 2020, November 30, 2020, February 28, 2021, March, 31 2021
HEMA Natural Bar Fruit & Nut
Pack size 16x50g bar
Use by August 31, 2020, November 30, 2020, February 28, 2021, March, 31 2021
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) stated this on its website: "If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund."
Lidl
Deluxe Dark Chocolate Muesli Bar with Brazils and Cranberries
The budget German supermarket has also recalled a cereal bar. It too could be infected with salmonella.
The pack sizes affected are 3x45g with best before dates of the end of August 2020, September 2020, October 2020, December 2020, January 2021, February 2021, March 2021 and April 2021.
Customers should return the items to receive a full refund.
The Paleo Foods Co. granola
The bars are sold by retailers including Iceland and Holland & Barrett.
The FSA website states: "The Paleo Foods Co. is recalling Cocoa & Hazelnut Grain-Free Granola containing Brazil nuts because they may contain salmonella."
Paleo Foods Cocoa & Hazelnut Grain-Free Granola
Pack size 285g
Best before August 2020, September 2020, October 2020, November 2020, January 2021, February 2021, March 2021
Paleo Foods Cocoa & Hazelnut Grain-Free Granola
Pack size 6x285g pack
Best before August 2020, September 2020, October 2020, November 2020, January 2021, February 2021, March 2021
If you have bought these products, the advice is not to consume them but to return them to stores for a full refund.


birminghammail--2020-08-24--Woman charged with assault after police officer bitten

A woman has been charged with assault after a police officer was bitten .
A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said Petra Clyde , 40 , of Stalybridge in Tameside , had been charged with section 39 assault , section 47 assault and obstructing police after the officer was bitten on the arm in Piccadilly Gardens in the city centre on Saturday .
She is due to appear before Manchester Magistrates ' Court on Monday .
The female officer was attacked as she tried to separate two women who had been reported as being aggressive towards each other at about 5.30pm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the officer needed hospital treatment after she had to forcibly pull her arm away from the woman 's mouth .
A second woman arrested following the incident has been released on bail pending further inquiries .
Greater Manchester Police said the incident was one of two attacks in which officers were bitten on Saturday .
At 9.45pm officers attended reports of a break-in on Reddish Vale Road in Stockport and a man resisted arrest , biting one officer and attempting to strangle a second .
A 27-year-old man was tasered and taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of two counts of assault on an emergency worker , the force said .
Assistant Chief Constable for Greater Manchester Police , Nick Bailey , said : `` It is saddening to have to reflect upon another weekend where our hard-working officers have been assaulted during the course of their duties .
`` These attacks are completely unacceptable and I want to make it clear that we will work to ensure that those responsible feel the full weight of the law . ''

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A woman has been charged with assault after a police officer was bitten.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said Petra Clyde, 40, of Stalybridge in Tameside, had been charged with section 39 assault, section 47 assault and obstructing police after the officer was bitten on the arm in Piccadilly Gardens in the city centre on Saturday.
She is due to appear before Manchester Magistrates' Court on Monday.
The female officer was attacked as she tried to separate two women who had been reported as being aggressive towards each other at about 5.30pm, police said.
A force spokesman said the officer needed hospital treatment after she had to forcibly pull her arm away from the woman's mouth.
A second woman arrested following the incident has been released on bail pending further inquiries.
Greater Manchester Police said the incident was one of two attacks in which officers were bitten on Saturday.
At 9.45pm officers attended reports of a break-in on Reddish Vale Road in Stockport and a man resisted arrest, biting one officer and attempting to strangle a second.
A 27-year-old man was tasered and taken to hospital before being arrested on suspicion of two counts of assault on an emergency worker, the force said.
Neither officer needed hospital treatment.
Assistant Chief Constable for Greater Manchester Police, Nick Bailey, said: "It is saddening to have to reflect upon another weekend where our hard-working officers have been assaulted during the course of their duties.
"These attacks are completely unacceptable and I want to make it clear that we will work to ensure that those responsible feel the full weight of the law."


birminghammail--2020-08-24--Man jailed after stabbing girlfriend's ex 17 times in neck and chest

A man has been jailed for at least 19 years for stabbing his girlfriend 's ex-partner to death in a `` sustained and cruel '' attack .
Alex Fitzpatrick , 30 , was knifed at least 17 times in the neck and chest outside the home of his former girlfriend Kelly Anderson in St Neots , Cambridgeshire .
Following an Old Bailey trial , Robert Parkins , 33 , was found guilty of murder and jailed for life with a minimum term of 19 years .
On Monday , Judge Wendy Joseph QC told Parkins : `` This was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with no means with which to defend himself .
`` I 'm satisfied that when you confronted Alex you well knew you had a knife in your hand and intended at the very least to threaten him with it and then , losing your temper , though not your self-control , you used it to kill .
`` Alex suffered horrendous and unsurvivable injuries .
He was stabbed at least 17 times . ''
She added that Parkins had shown no remorse and the impact on Mr Fitzpatrick 's eight-year-old son , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` dreadful '' .
The trial heard how there had been `` animosity '' between Mr Fitzpatrick and Parkins .
Last September , the victim had taken news of Parkins moving in with Ms Anderson and his son `` badly '' and had `` made his thoughts and feelings clear '' , the trial heard .
On the afternoon of Sunday October 13 , Mr Fitzpatrick , originally from Cornwall , had dropped his son home after taking him swimming .
He returned on his motorbike after Ms Anderson found her son had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out , with Mr Fitzpatrick refusing to hand over the boy 's spectacles , jurors heard .
Ms Anderson took the child inside before Parkins , who had been peeling potatoes in the kitchen , went outside with a knife .
Mr Fitzpatrick was heard to shout for his former partner and son as he lay on the ground mortally injured , the court heard .
He was pronounced dead at the scene despite efforts to save him .
Judge Joseph rejected the defendant 's claim that Mr Fitzpatrick had smashed his motorbike @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fight .
She also said that Parkins ' disposal of the knife after fleeing the scene was a deliberate attempt to evade justice .

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A man has been jailed for at least 19 years for stabbing his girlfriend's ex-partner to death in a "sustained and cruel" attack.
Alex Fitzpatrick, 30, was knifed at least 17 times in the neck and chest outside the home of his former girlfriend Kelly Anderson in St Neots, Cambridgeshire.
Following an Old Bailey trial, Robert Parkins, 33, was found guilty of murder and jailed for life with a minimum term of 19 years.
On Monday, Judge Wendy Joseph QC told Parkins: "This was a sustained and cruel attack against a man with no means with which to defend himself.
"I'm satisfied that when you confronted Alex you well knew you had a knife in your hand and intended at the very least to threaten him with it and then, losing your temper, though not your self-control, you used it to kill.
"Alex suffered horrendous and unsurvivable injuries. He was stabbed at least 17 times."
She added that Parkins had shown no remorse and the impact on Mr Fitzpatrick's eight-year-old son, who lived at the address, had been "dreadful".
The trial heard how there had been "animosity" between Mr Fitzpatrick and Parkins.
Last September, the victim had taken news of Parkins moving in with Ms Anderson and his son "badly" and had "made his thoughts and feelings clear", the trial heard.
On the afternoon of Sunday October 13, Mr Fitzpatrick, originally from Cornwall, had dropped his son home after taking him swimming.
He returned on his motorbike after Ms Anderson found her son had forgotten his glasses.
A row broke out, with Mr Fitzpatrick refusing to hand over the boy's spectacles, jurors heard.
Ms Anderson took the child inside before Parkins, who had been peeling potatoes in the kitchen, went outside with a knife.
During the ensuing fight, Parkins stabbed unarmed Mr Fitzpatrick repeatedly.
Mr Fitzpatrick was heard to shout for his former partner and son as he lay on the ground mortally injured, the court heard.
He was pronounced dead at the scene despite efforts to save him.
Judge Joseph rejected the defendant's claim that Mr Fitzpatrick had smashed his motorbike crash helmet repeatedly into his head during the fight.
She also said that Parkins' disposal of the knife after fleeing the scene was a deliberate attempt to evade justice.


birminghammail--2020-08-24--Man caught with a knife in Aldi and latest from courts

A 56-year-old who took a knife to Aldi and man who harassed a woman have both appeared before the courts .
Also in the dock was a bank card thief and several drink drivers .
Here is a round-up of the latest cases to have gone before Black Country Magistrates ' Court .
A 26-year-old was given a community order for harassing a woman .
Bradley Orgill made an `` excessive amount of contact '' via telephone , attended the victim 's address and followed her between April 1 and May 3 .
He must carry out 120 hours unpaid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Dudley , must also pay a victim surcharge of £90 and £135 court costs .
A man who took a knife to Aldi has been given a suspended sentence .
Mark Taylor had the three-inch blade with him at the supermarket in Brierley Hill on April 30 .
The 56-year-old , of Langstone Road , Russells Hall , was sent to prison for 21 weeks , suspended for six months and must pay a victim surcharge of £128 and £185 court costs .
A man has been handed a community order for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tomlinson took the cards on February 21 and used one to purchase alcohol .
The 33-year-old , of Nechells Lane , Wednesfield , was given a six-week curfew and for the duration , he must remain at his home address between 7pm and 7am .
He must also pay £43 compensation and a victim surcharge of £90 .
A man who flouted a driving ban has been fined £100 .
Mitchell Downes was caught driving while disqualified and without insurance in Bilston on August 7 .
The 28-year-old , of Heathfield Lane , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and must pay a victim surcharge of £34 and £145 court costs .
A Wednesbury man has been jailed for 12 weeks .
Scott Hamilton entered United Carpets in Upper High Street , Wednesbury , with intent to steal on June 15 .
He was also sentenced for wilfully obstructing a police officer in the execution of her duty in Wednesbury on June 14 .
The 31-year-old , of Thorn Close , must also pay a victim surcharge of £128 and £185 court costs .
Shameer Chauhan , of Blenheim Drive , Wednesbury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drug in Wolverhampton on February 11 .
The 26-year-old must pay a victim surcharge of £32 and £185 court costs .
A drink driver has been banned from the roads for 22 months .
When Alexander Mitchell was caught behind the wheel of a BMW on March 21 , he had 88mcgs of alcohol in 100mls of breath .
The legal limit is 35mcgs .
The 25-year-old , of Canterbury Road , West Bromwich , was also sentenced for driving dangerously .
He must carry out 150 hours unpaid work and pay a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ costs .
A 62-year-old was fined £500 after he was caught drink driving .
Jaswant Singh had 52mcgs of alcohol in 100mls of breath when he was driving a Mercedes in Wolverhampton on April 18 .
The legal limit is 35mcgs .
Singh , of Frederick Street , West Bromwich , was disqualified from driving for 14 months and must also pay a victim surcharge of £50 and £135 court costs .
A man has been fined £120 for possessing cocaine .
Christian Asgill had the class A drug with him in Halesowen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Dean Close , Stourbridge , must also pay a victim surcharge of £30 and £185 court costs .
A Home Bargains thief has been jailed for 14 weeks .
Adam Berry stole towels and food , worth £55.98 , from the Wolverhampton store on August 4 and 5 .
The 48-year-old , of Merridale Road , Wolverhampton , must pay £60 compensation .
A driver who was two times the legal limit has been banned from the roads for five years .
Raj Johal had 95mcgs of alcohol in 100mls of breath @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Mercedes van in Wolverhampton on March 20 .
The legal limit is 35mcgs .
The 49-year-old , of Albert Road , Whitmore Reans , was given a three month curfew and for the duration , must remain at his home address between 4pm and 4am .
He must also pay a victim surcharge of £90 and £135 court costs .
A 23-year-old has been fined £750 for driving without a licence or insurance .
Reece Cresswell was fined a further £500 for driving without due care and attention in Tipton on September @ @ @ @ @ @ @ End Road , Tipton , was disqualified from driving for two years and must pay a victim surcharge of £75 and £135 court costs .
A man who assaulted a woman and two police officers has been jailed .
Ashley Pace committed the offences in Smethwick on April 21 .
The 34-year-old , of Fisher Road , Oldbury , was sent to prison for 20 weeks and must pay a victim surcharge of £128 .
A motorist who flouted a driving ban has been fined £250 .
Cory Bending was also fined £350 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Dudley on May 5 .
The 29-year-old , of Oakdale Road , Oldbury , was disqualified from driving for 12 months and must pay a victim surcharge of £34 and £185 court costs .
Chas Hilary , of Fieldside Walk , Bilston , had the class B drug with him in Wolverhampton on May 4 .
He must pay a victim surcharge of £34 and £185 court costs .
A man who assaulted a woman must carry out 120 hours unpaid work .
Martyn Gwynne committed the offence in Dudley on February @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Road , Brierley Hill , must pay £200 compensation , a victim surcharge of £90 and £135 court costs .

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A 56-year-old who took a knife to Aldi and man who harassed a woman have both appeared before the courts.
Also in the dock was a bank card thief and several drink drivers.
Here is a round-up of the latest cases to have gone before Black Country Magistrates' Court.
Dudley
A 26-year-old was given a community order for harassing a woman.
Bradley Orgill made an "excessive amount of contact" via telephone, attended the victim's address and followed her between April 1 and May 3.
He must carry out 120 hours unpaid work.
Orgill, of Maple Road, Dudley, must also pay a victim surcharge of £90 and £135 court costs.
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A man who took a knife to Aldi has been given a suspended sentence.
Mark Taylor had the three-inch blade with him at the supermarket in Brierley Hill on April 30.
The 56-year-old, of Langstone Road, Russells Hall, was sent to prison for 21 weeks, suspended for six months and must pay a victim surcharge of £128 and £185 court costs.
Wednesfield
A man has been handed a community order for stealing bank cards in Wolverhampton.
Daniel Tomlinson took the cards on February 21 and used one to purchase alcohol.
The 33-year-old, of Nechells Lane, Wednesfield, was given a six-week curfew and for the duration, he must remain at his home address between 7pm and 7am.
He must also pay £43 compensation and a victim surcharge of £90.
Darlaston
A man who flouted a driving ban has been fined £100.
Mitchell Downes was caught driving while disqualified and without insurance in Bilston on August 7.
The 28-year-old, of Heathfield Lane, Darlaston, was given six penalty points and must pay a victim surcharge of £34 and £145 court costs.
Wednesbury
A Wednesbury man has been jailed for 12 weeks.
Scott Hamilton entered United Carpets in Upper High Street, Wednesbury, with intent to steal on June 15.
He was also sentenced for wilfully obstructing a police officer in the execution of her duty in Wednesbury on June 14.
The 31-year-old, of Thorn Close, must also pay a victim surcharge of £128 and £185 court costs.
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A man was fined £80 for possessing cannabis.
Shameer Chauhan, of Blenheim Drive, Wednesbury, was caught with the class B drug in Wolverhampton on February 11.
The 26-year-old must pay a victim surcharge of £32 and £185 court costs.
West Bromwich
A drink driver has been banned from the roads for 22 months.
When Alexander Mitchell was caught behind the wheel of a BMW on March 21, he had 88mcgs of alcohol in 100mls of breath. The legal limit is 35mcgs.
The 25-year-old, of Canterbury Road, West Bromwich, was also sentenced for driving dangerously.
He must carry out 150 hours unpaid work and pay a victim surcharge of £90 and £135 court costs.
A 62-year-old was fined £500 after he was caught drink driving.
Jaswant Singh had 52mcgs of alcohol in 100mls of breath when he was driving a Mercedes in Wolverhampton on April 18. The legal limit is 35mcgs.
Singh, of Frederick Street, West Bromwich, was disqualified from driving for 14 months and must also pay a victim surcharge of £50 and £135 court costs.
Stourbridge
A man has been fined £120 for possessing cocaine.
Christian Asgill had the class A drug with him in Halesowen on May 12.
The 22-year-old, of Dean Close, Stourbridge, must also pay a victim surcharge of £30 and £185 court costs.
Wolverhampton
A Home Bargains thief has been jailed for 14 weeks.
Adam Berry stole towels and food, worth £55.98, from the Wolverhampton store on August 4 and 5.
The 48-year-old, of Merridale Road, Wolverhampton, must pay £60 compensation.
A driver who was two times the legal limit has been banned from the roads for five years.
Raj Johal had 95mcgs of alcohol in 100mls of breath when he was behind the wheel of a Mercedes van in Wolverhampton on March 20. The legal limit is 35mcgs.
The 49-year-old, of Albert Road, Whitmore Reans, was given a three month curfew and for the duration, must remain at his home address between 4pm and 4am.
He must also pay a victim surcharge of £90 and £135 court costs.
Tipton
A 23-year-old has been fined £750 for driving without a licence or insurance.
Reece Cresswell was fined a further £500 for driving without due care and attention in Tipton on September 26.
The 23-year-old, of Toll End Road, Tipton, was disqualified from driving for two years and must pay a victim surcharge of £75 and £135 court costs.
Oldbury
A man who assaulted a woman and two police officers has been jailed.
Ashley Pace committed the offences in Smethwick on April 21.
The 34-year-old, of Fisher Road, Oldbury, was sent to prison for 20 weeks and must pay a victim surcharge of £128.
A motorist who flouted a driving ban has been fined £250.
Cory Bending was also fined £350 for driving without insurance and possessing cannabis in Dudley on May 5.
The 29-year-old, of Oakdale Road, Oldbury, was disqualified from driving for 12 months and must pay a victim surcharge of £34 and £185 court costs.
Bilston
A 63-year-old was fined £120 for possessing cannabis.
Chas Hilary, of Fieldside Walk, Bilston, had the class B drug with him in Wolverhampton on May 4.
He must pay a victim surcharge of £34 and £185 court costs.
Brierley Hill
A man who assaulted a woman must carry out 120 hours unpaid work.
Martyn Gwynne committed the offence in Dudley on February 18.
The 31-year-old, of Hawbush Road, Brierley Hill, must pay £200 compensation, a victim surcharge of £90 and £135 court costs.


birminghammail--2020-08-24--£2 million revamp of Malvern's swimming pool set to start

The long-awaited revamp of Malvern 's swimming pool is set to start at the end of August .
Despite Covid and lockdown , the £2 million project at Malvern Splash is on schedule and ready to begin at the end of this month .
Work will see the full refurbishment of the pool , including new changing rooms and toilets , a new interactive water play feature for children , underwater lighting , a new PA system , new flume and improvements to the pool side area .
A range of environmental measures including energy efficient glass , new boilers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The revamp will also see the sauna and steam rooms being permanently removed .
This is because not many people use them and under social distancing rules , they will be difficult to operate .
Some of the work has managed to be completed during lockdown .
This includes the installation of a new wave machine and a UV filtration system to improve the water quality and lower the levels of chlorine .
Malvern Hills District Council has said when the project starts in earnest , there will be `` limited disruption @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be all completed and reopen by early January 2021 .
But the Priory Road North car park will be unavailable to the public until January as it is being used as a contractors ' compound .
Priory Road South car park will remain open as normal .
Council leader Sarah Rouse said : `` This investment is the next step in providing first class facilities and an enhanced experience for all who use the swimming pool .
It also supports our efforts to make the council ’ s own operations carbon neutral @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , managing director at Freedom Leisure which runs the complex , said : `` We were pleased to reopen Malvern Splash in July for our fitness customers and it is great news that the pool works are starting at the end of August .
`` We look forward to the completion of the project which will provide a fantastic swimming experience for everyone in Malvern .
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The long-awaited revamp of Malvern's swimming pool is set to start at the end of August.
Despite Covid and lockdown, the £2 million project at Malvern Splash is on schedule and ready to begin at the end of this month.
Work will see the full refurbishment of the pool, including new changing rooms and toilets, a new interactive water play feature for children,underwater lighting, a new PA system, new flume and improvements to the pool side area.
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A range of environmental measures including energy efficient glass, new boilers and solar panels will also be installed.
The revamp will also see the sauna and steam rooms being permanently removed. This is because not many people use them and under social distancing rules, they will be difficult to operate.
Some of the work has managed to be completed during lockdown. This includes the installation of a new wave machine and a UV filtration system to improve the water quality and lower the levels of chlorine.
Malvern Hills District Council has said when the project starts in earnest, there will be "limited disruption" for users. It is hoped to be all completed and reopen by early January 2021.
But the Priory Road North car park will be unavailable to the public until January as it is being used as a contractors' compound. Priory Road South car park will remain open as normal.
Council leader Sarah Rouse said : "This investment is the next step in providing first class facilities and an enhanced experience for all who use the swimming pool. It also supports our efforts to make the council’s own operations carbon neutral by 2030."
Ivan Horsfall Turner, managing director at Freedom Leisure which runs the complex, said : "We were pleased to reopen Malvern Splash in July for our fitness customers and it is great news that the pool works are starting at the end of August.
"We look forward to the completion of the project which will provide a fantastic swimming experience for everyone in Malvern.”


birminghammail--2020-08-24--Dean Smith reveals Johan Lange talks and offers transfer update

Dean Smith has revealed the transfer ‘ wheels are in motion ’ , as the Aston Villa recruitment team busily work on new signings .
Last summer saw 12 players arrive at a cost of almost £150m and while this window promises to be quieter than that , Smith is still keen to bring players in .
The shortened pre-season has seen the club shake up their transfer approach , with sporting director Jesus Garcia Pitarch replaced by Johan Lange .
Villa survived relegation back to the Championship on the final day of the season and the manager has admitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to avoid any worries next term .
Asked about transfers , he told Villa TV : “ Wheels are in motion , that was the reason I stopped back , to sit down with Johan and strategically plan what we are going to do .
“ Nobody is satisfied with finishing 17th in the league – owners , supporters , players and coaching staff .
So we need to improve the squad .
We improved after the lockdown and Project Restart and we need to improve again because we don ’ t want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ early parts of last season , Villa ’ s huge cohort of new arrivals struggled to adapt , but Smith is confident fewer arrivals will make it a smoother process this time around .
“ It will be easier this season , ” he added .
“ Last season was tough , we got promoted through the play-offs with five or six players who were on loan .
Six or seven players left as well , there was always going to be a big turnaround and integrating 12 players is also going to @ @ @ @

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Dean Smith has revealed the transfer ‘wheels are in motion’, as the Aston Villa recruitment team busily work on new signings.
Last summer saw 12 players arrive at a cost of almost £150m and while this window promises to be quieter than that, Smith is still keen to bring players in.
The shortened pre-season has seen the club shake up their transfer approach, with sporting director Jesus Garcia Pitarch replaced by Johan Lange.
Villa survived relegation back to the Championship on the final day of the season and the manager has admitted they need to strengthen, in order to avoid any worries next term.
Asked about transfers, he told Villa TV: “Wheels are in motion, that was the reason I stopped back, to sit down with Johan and strategically plan what we are going to do.
“Nobody is satisfied with finishing 17th in the league – owners, supporters, players and coaching staff. So we need to improve the squad. We improved after the lockdown and Project Restart and we need to improve again because we don’t want a season of struggles.”
In the early parts of last season, Villa’s huge cohort of new arrivals struggled to adapt, but Smith is confident fewer arrivals will make it a smoother process this time around.
“It will be easier this season,” he added. “Last season was tough, we got promoted through the play-offs with five or six players who were on loan. Six or seven players left as well, there was always going to be a big turnaround and integrating 12 players is also going to be tough.”


birminghammail--2020-08-24--Latest Covid rate in Birmingham shows cases falling amid lockdown threat

The latest rate of new coronavirus cases in Birmingham has fallen within the past seven days - amid threats of a second lockdown in the city .
New restrictions came into effect this weekend , with limits on household gatherings amid a sharp and alarming rise in cases last week .
But the latest data available shows Birmingham 's cases are plummeting , with the city now the 17th highest place in England for Covid-19 .
The cases has plunged from 30 cases per 100,000 last week to around 23 this week .
The city of Birmingham was placed on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 21 as an `` area of enhanced support '' , meaning it will be provided with extra resources and support to help increase testing and manage outbreaks if necessary .
No new restrictions have been placed on residents , however , and the number of new cases is falling .
Birmingham currently has the 17th highest rate in England , with 23.6 cases per 100,000 people recorded in the seven days to August 20 - down from 30.4 in the previous seven days .
Elsewhere , Stoke-on-Trent recorded 79 new cases in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ equivalent of 30.8 cases per 100,000 .
This is up from 15.6 in the previous seven days .
Stoke-on-Trent currently has the 11th highest rate in England .
All numbers have been calculated by the PA news agency based on the latest Public Health England data published on the Government 's coronavirus online dashboard .
Data for the most recent three days ( August 21-23 ) has been excluded as it is incomplete and likely to be revised .
The dashboard is due to be updated later today .
Cases continue to fall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 167 new cases were recorded in the seven days to August 20 , or 47.1 per 100,000 people .
This is down from 60.7 in the previous seven days .
At the peak of the recent outbreak in the city , the rolling rate was as high as 159.5 cases per 100,000 for the seven days to June 24 .
Pendle is currently recording the second highest rate in England , but here too the numbers are falling .
Some 55 new cases were recorded in the seven days to August 20 - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people .
This is down from 90.1 cases per 100,000 in the seven days to August 13 .

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The latest rate of new coronavirus cases in Birmingham has fallen within the past seven days - amid threats of a second lockdown in the city.
New restrictions came into effect this weekend, with limits on household gatherings amid a sharp and alarming rise in cases last week.
But the latest data available shows Birmingham's cases are plummeting, with the city now the 17th highest place in England for Covid-19.
The cases has plunged from 30 cases per 100,000 last week to around 23 this week.
The city of Birmingham was placed on the Government's national watchlist on August 21 as an "area of enhanced support", meaning it will be provided with extra resources and support to help increase testing and manage outbreaks if necessary.
No new restrictions have been placed on residents, however, and the number of new cases is falling.
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Birmingham currently has the 17th highest rate in England, with 23.6 cases per 100,000 people recorded in the seven days to August 20 - down from 30.4 in the previous seven days.
Elsewhere, Stoke-on-Trent recorded 79 new cases in the seven days to August 20, the equivalent of 30.8 cases per 100,000.
This is up from 15.6 in the previous seven days. Stoke-on-Trent currently has the 11th highest rate in England.
All numbers have been calculated by the PA news agency based on the latest Public Health England data published on the Government's coronavirus online dashboard.
Data for the most recent three days (August 21-23) has been excluded as it is incomplete and likely to be revised. The dashboard is due to be updated later today.
Cases continue to fall in Leicester. The latest figures show 167 new cases were recorded in the seven days to August 20, or 47.1 per 100,000 people. This is down from 60.7 in the previous seven days. At the peak of the recent outbreak in the city, the rolling rate was as high as 159.5 cases per 100,000 for the seven days to June 24.
Pendle is currently recording the second highest rate in England, but here too the numbers are falling. Some 55 new cases were recorded in the seven days to August 20 - the equivalent of 59.7 cases per 100,000 people. This is down from 90.1 cases per 100,000 in the seven days to August 13.


birminghammail--2020-08-24--WBA in 'advanced talks' over Burke-Robinson swap deal - report

West Bromwich Albion and Sheffield United are claimed to be in ‘ advanced talks ’ over an imaginative swap deal .
Sky Sports are reporting discussions between the Premier League rivals are progressing and that Callum Robinson and Oliver Burke could travel in opposite directions .
The Sun on Sunday detailed how the respective clubs were interested in the two players , with Chris Wilder looking to add options up front - and fancying the challenge of turning Burke ’ s obvious potential into tangible output .
The 23-year-old has made just two league starts since West Brom smashed their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ purchase from RB Leipzig in 2017 .
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Blades attacker Robinson spent the second half of last season on loan at The Hawthorns .
The 25-year-old struggled for form in the Premier League and , in January , headed to Albion where he made 16 appearances , scoring three times and assisting twice .
Speaking last month , Wilder said : “ A couple ( of players ) will go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of decisions on a couple of players going to raise funds to bring in .
We need more quality at the top of the pitch.
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West Bromwich Albion and Sheffield United are claimed to be in ‘advanced talks’ over an imaginative swap deal.
Sky Sports are reporting discussions between the Premier League rivals are progressing and that Callum Robinson and Oliver Burke could travel in opposite directions.
The Sun on Sunday detailed how the respective clubs were interested in the two players, with Chris Wilder looking to add options up front - and fancying the challenge of turning Burke’s obvious potential into tangible output.
The 23-year-old has made just two league starts since West Brom smashed their club-record with Burke’s £15 million purchase from RB Leipzig in 2017.
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Burke spent the first half of 2019 on-loan at Celtic while, last season, failed to make an impression under Slaven Bilic and was soon loaned out to Spanish outfit Alaves scoring just once in 32 appearances in La Liga.
Blades attacker Robinson spent the second half of last season on loan at The Hawthorns.
The 25-year-old struggled for form in the Premier League and, in January, headed to Albion where he made 16 appearances, scoring three times and assisting twice.
Speaking last month, Wilder said: “A couple (of players) will go. We’ll make a couple of decisions on a couple of players going to raise funds to bring in. We need more quality at the top of the pitch.”
Specifically on Robinson, Wilder was comparatively coy. “I am not talking about individual players.
“Callum is under contract with us and there are always changes at the end of the season. I am delighted for Callum - he’s done great - Slaven and West Brom.”


birminghammail--2020-08-24--Met Office issues weather warning as Storm Francis brings 'danger to life'

A storm named Francis by forecasters is to bring unseasonable strong winds and heavy rain as the Met Office issues a two-day weather warning for Birmingham .
The Met Office said that from Monday night there would be wind gusts of 60mph and potentially 70mph in exposed western locations .
The yellow weather warning for wind takes effect from 9am tomorrow ( Tuesday August 25 ) until Wednesday August 26 , at 9am .
The rain is expected to be heaviest in Northern Ireland and south-west Scotland where 60-90mm of rain could fall as the storm moves from west to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chief Meteorologist Andy Page said : `` The UK is in for another unseasonably wet and windy spell with Storm Francis arriving on Tuesday .
There will be strong winds and heavy rain , especially in the west of the UK .
`` A number of severe weather warnings have been issued and these warnings can be updated regularly so please keep up to date with the latest Met Office forecast . ''
Storm Francis will bring some very strong winds leading to disruption to travel and power supplies along with potential damage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Met Office warns to expect : `` Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible , some damage to buildings , such as tiles blown from roofs , could happen .
Meteorologists add : `` Road , rail , air and ferry services may be affected , with longer journey times and cancellations possible , some roads and bridges may close and power cuts may occur , with the potential to affect other services , such as mobile phone coverage . ''
Forecasters continue : `` Injuries and danger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts , coastal roads and properties . ''
Tuesday will be windy with heavy rain during the morning persisting till evening , according to forecasters .
`` Feeling cool in the wind and rain '' , forecasters add .
The next few days will remain unsettled with scattered showers and longer spells of rain .
Winds will ease through Wednesday .

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A storm named Francis by forecasters is to bring unseasonable strong winds and heavy rain as the Met Office issues a two-day weather warning for Birmingham.
The Met Office said that from Monday night there would be wind gusts of 60mph and potentially 70mph in exposed western locations.
The yellow weather warning for wind takes effect from 9am tomorrow (Tuesday August 25) until Wednesday August 26, at 9am.
The rain is expected to be heaviest in Northern Ireland and south-west Scotland where 60-90mm of rain could fall as the storm moves from west to east, the Met Office added.
Chief Meteorologist Andy Page said: "The UK is in for another unseasonably wet and windy spell with Storm Francis arriving on Tuesday. There will be strong winds and heavy rain, especially in the west of the UK.
"A number of severe weather warnings have been issued and these warnings can be updated regularly so please keep up to date with the latest Met Office forecast."
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Storm Francis will bring some very strong winds leading to disruption to travel and power supplies along with potential damage to trees, the Met Office warns.
The Met Office warns to expect: "Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible, some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen.
Meteorologists add: "Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible, some roads and bridges may close and power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage."
Forecasters continue: "Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties."
Tuesday will be windy with heavy rain during the morning persisting till evening, according to forecasters.
"Feeling cool in the wind and rain", forecasters add.
The next few days will remain unsettled with scattered showers and longer spells of rain. Winds will ease through Wednesday.