birminghammail--2020-04-27--Police warning as 'large groups' of cyclists use Cannock Chase

Police have warned they will take action against those flouting lockdown rules after reports of cyclists meeting up at a Staffordshire beauty spot .
The warning follows a busy weekend at Cannock Chase , with many deciding to take advantage of the warm weather and visit Marquis Drive and Birches Valley .
Although the majority of people officers met while on patrol were with family members and adhering to social distancing , Staffordshire Police received reports of groups of cyclists riding together and an excessive numbers of vehicles parking on grass verges in the area - as can be seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Becky Hyde , area commander for Cannock Neighbourhood Policing Team , said : “ The vast majority of people are being really supportive and following social distancing rules and I am thankful to them however there have been some reports where people appear to be ignoring the rules and being inconsiderate to others .
“ Although our team haven ’ t come across any groups specifically , we have had reports of larger groups of cyclists meeting up on areas of Cannock Chase and then cycling together , particularly over the weekend .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the spirit of what constitutes exercising locally .
Enforcement is an option to address anyone who is found flouting the legislation . ''
She continued : “ I understand that people want to exercise and walk on the Chase , it ’ s a beautiful place .
Obviously we would encourage people to exercise at or near home wherever possible , however if people choose to travel a short distance they need to remember the rules and be sensible also thinking about how their actions impact on others .
“ We all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but it is truly a community effort and each one of us has a vital part to play in preventing the spread of Covid-19.
” Officers will continue to patrol the area over the coming days and weeks to ensure people are abiding by the rules .

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Police have warned they will take action against those flouting lockdown rules after reports of cyclists meeting up at a Staffordshire beauty spot.
The warning follows a busy weekend at Cannock Chase, with many deciding to take advantage of the warm weather and visit Marquis Drive and Birches Valley.
Although the majority of people officers met while on patrol were with family members and adhering to social distancing, Staffordshire Police received reports of groups of cyclists riding together and an excessive numbers of vehicles parking on grass verges in the area - as can be seen in the footage above .
Chief Inspector Becky Hyde, area commander for Cannock Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “The vast majority of people are being really supportive and following social distancing rules and I am thankful to them however there have been some reports where people appear to be ignoring the rules and being inconsiderate to others.
“Although our team haven’t come across any groups specifically, we have had reports of larger groups of cyclists meeting up on areas of Cannock Chase and then cycling together, particularly over the weekend.
"This obviously is not acceptable or in the spirit of what constitutes exercising locally. Enforcement is an option to address anyone who is found flouting the legislation."
She continued: “I understand that people want to exercise and walk on the Chase, it’s a beautiful place. Obviously we would encourage people to exercise at or near home wherever possible, however if people choose to travel a short distance they need to remember the rules and be sensible also thinking about how their actions impact on others.
“We all recognise that this is a difficult time but it is truly a community effort and each one of us has a vital part to play in preventing the spread of Covid-19.”
Officers will continue to patrol the area over the coming days and weeks to ensure people are abiding by the rules.


birminghammail--2020-04-27--The likely Aston Villa team Dean Smith will pick after lockdown

Forty-nine days have passed since Aston Villa 's shocking 4-0 defeat by Leicester at a soaking-wet King Power Stadium .
Dean Smith will be braced for the very latest in terms of returning back to action following this Friday 's all-important Premier League meeting .
Bosses want to plough ahead with a June return date with the remaining fixtures most-likely to be played behind-closed-doors .
There 's a strong clout for the Premier League to reach its 38-game conclusion and to not follow controversial decisions in Holland and Belgium .
As for Villa 's manager , he 's been sitting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appraisals ahead of a return back to work .
The likes of Jack Grealish and co have been putting in the work in an attempt to maintain their fitness levels prior to Villa 's 10-game run-in .
With Arsenal back training - albeit maintaining strict social distancing - we 've come up with Smith 's most-likely Villa XI after lockdown .
The manager has stuck to his guns throughout the season after temporarily swapping to a 3-4-3 between January and the Carabao Cup final .
Last time out , Smith reverted to his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frustrate Man City the week before at Wembley .
Against Leicester , it was the first time the manager went back to a 4-3-3 in the Premier League since arguably Villa 's worst display of the campaign away at Watford three days after Christmas .
Back to team selection , here 's how we think Smith might line-up in Villa 's next game which is likely to be in the summer , subject to government approval .
Pepe Reina 's time between the sticks in the Premier League might just be up after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not to feature against Leicester after another decent cup showing at Wembley .
Reina 's mistake at the King Power was unforgivable and , upon a return to match action , it just might be Villa 's Norwegian who gets the nod .
Tom Heaton and Jed Steer will both still be a while away from returning , too .
The pair have been mainstays every since dislodging season starters Ahmed Elmohamady and Neil Taylor .
Guilbert had a stinker at Leicester but Smith will likely stick with the Frenchman given his pace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he 's been a bit up and down this term .
In his 20 Premier League starts he 's scored once and made two assists - but has been caught out of position from time to time which have led to Villa conceding .
The left-back - along with Guilbert - will be picked again when Villa next feature .
Mingels , as we like to call them .
The pair struck up a solid-enough relationship prior to Mings ' injury against Leicester in November while , a week later , it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took Engels a fair bit of time to return to the starting XI after issues with form and an illness .
You 'd imagine the pair will be back alongside each other , though , despite both playing in the 4-0 loss at Leicester .
The return of John McGinn will give Aston Villa the lift they need when action resumes .
The Scot will be like a new signing champing at the bit to get back playing again .
Elsewhere , Smith raved about Marvelous Nakamba 's return to form prior to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ willingness and heart when going was tough .
Smith , meanwhile , could opt to put Jack Grealish back as No.8 - that 's despite the 24-year-old flourishing wide-left .
However , Grealish will be like a dog with a bone when Villa return and will want to be in the thick of it to help Villa stave off relegation .
Not Villa 's strongest area of the pitch by any stretch of the imagination .
Yet , Smith could hand El Ghazi and Trezeguet a clean slate to prove to him what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something but can be blighted by inconsistency .
As for Trezeguet , he 's fallen foul of not being given a run of games from the start after not producing the goods enough .
You 'd envisage that Smith has probably sat down with these pair the most during lockdown .
As for competition , there 's only really Jota who 's had a torrid time of trying to break into the match-day squad let alone the XI .
The Tanzanian has impressed supporters since arriving in January .
He has two goals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ header at Wembley .
It 's no secret that Samatta was isolated before the break and he 'll need decent service if he 's to grab the goals needed to keep Villa up .
Keinan Davis will be Samatta 's back-up although this reporter would like to see the pair of them play together .
Wesley 's only just started running again in Brazil after tearing his cruciate four months ago .

Forty-nine days have passed since Aston Villa's shocking 4-0 defeat by Leicester at a soaking-wet King Power Stadium.
Dean Smith will be braced for the very latest in terms of returning back to action following this Friday's all-important Premier League meeting.
Bosses want to plough ahead with a June return date with the remaining fixtures most-likely to be played behind-closed-doors.
There's a strong clout for the Premier League to reach its 38-game conclusion and to not follow controversial decisions in Holland and Belgium.
As for Villa's manager, he's been sitting down with his first-team stars for hour-long appraisals ahead of a return back to work.
The likes of Jack Grealish and co have been putting in the work in an attempt to maintain their fitness levels prior to Villa's 10-game run-in.
(Image: Aston Villa FC via Getty Images)
With Arsenal back training - albeit maintaining strict social distancing - we've come up with Smith's most-likely Villa XI after lockdown.
The manager has stuck to his guns throughout the season after temporarily swapping to a 3-4-3 between January and the Carabao Cup final.
Last time out, Smith reverted to his favoured 4-3-3 formation after the system seemed frustrate Man City the week before at Wembley.
Against Leicester, it was the first time the manager went back to a 4-3-3 in the Premier League since arguably Villa's worst display of the campaign away at Watford three days after Christmas.
Back to team selection, here's how we think Smith might line-up in Villa's next game which is likely to be in the summer, subject to government approval.
Goalkeeper: Orjan Nyland
(Image: Getty Images)
Pepe Reina's time between the sticks in the Premier League might just be up after back-to-back error-strewn performances. Nyland was unlucky not to feature against Leicester after another decent cup showing at Wembley. Reina's mistake at the King Power was unforgivable and, upon a return to match action, it just might be Villa's Norwegian who gets the nod. Tom Heaton and Jed Steer will both still be a while away from returning, too.
Full-backs: Freddie Guilbert & Matt Targett
The pair have been mainstays every since dislodging season starters Ahmed Elmohamady and Neil Taylor. Guilbert had a stinker at Leicester but Smith will likely stick with the Frenchman given his pace and athleticism. As for Targett, he's been a bit up and down this term. In his 20 Premier League starts he's scored once and made two assists - but has been caught out of position from time to time which have led to Villa conceding. The left-back - along with Guilbert - will be picked again when Villa next feature.
Centre-backs: Bjorn Engels & Tyrone Mings
Mingels, as we like to call them. The pair struck up a solid-enough relationship prior to Mings' injury against Leicester in November while, a week later, it was Engels who struggled against Southampton. It took Engels a fair bit of time to return to the starting XI after issues with form and an illness. You'd imagine the pair will be back alongside each other, though, despite both playing in the 4-0 loss at Leicester.
Three-man midfield: Marvelous Nakamba, John McGinn & Jack Grealish
The return of John McGinn will give Aston Villa the lift they need when action resumes. The Scot will be like a new signing champing at the bit to get back playing again. Elsewhere, Smith raved about Marvelous Nakamba's return to form prior to the break and admired his attitude, willingness and heart when going was tough. Smith, meanwhile, could opt to put Jack Grealish back as No.8 - that's despite the 24-year-old flourishing wide-left. However, Grealish will be like a dog with a bone when Villa return and will want to be in the thick of it to help Villa stave off relegation.
Wingers: Anwar El Ghazi & Trezeguet
Not Villa's strongest area of the pitch by any stretch of the imagination. Yet, Smith could hand El Ghazi and Trezeguet a clean slate to prove to him what they can do. El Ghazi has something but can be blighted by inconsistency. As for Trezeguet, he's fallen foul of not being given a run of games from the start after not producing the goods enough. You'd envisage that Smith has probably sat down with these pair the most during lockdown. As for competition, there's only really Jota who's had a torrid time of trying to break into the match-day squad let alone the XI.
Striker: Mbwana Samatta
The Tanzanian has impressed supporters since arriving in January. He has two goals from five appearances, including that stunning header at Wembley. It's no secret that Samatta was isolated before the break and he'll need decent service if he's to grab the goals needed to keep Villa up. Keinan Davis will be Samatta's back-up although this reporter would like to see the pair of them play together. Wesley's only just started running again in Brazil after tearing his cruciate four months ago.


birminghammail--2020-04-27--Teen knifed in Solihull double stabbing is arrested for attempted murder

A teenager who suffered knife wounds in a double stabbing has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder .
The 19-year-old was stabbed together with a 16-year-old in Chapelhouse Road , Solihull , at 2.40pm on Sunday ( April 26 ) .
The older teen was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after he was discharged from hospital today ( April 27 ) .
Meanwhile , the 16-year-old victim remains in a stable condition in hospital , recovering from his injuries .
A 14-year-old and a 18-year-old were arrested on Sunday evening in connection with the double attack and still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off nearby Marston Green Park after the incident .
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said : “ We are continuing to investigate after two people were stabbed in Chapelhouse Road , Solihull at 2.40pm yesterday ( Sunday ) .
“ A 16-year-old boy suffered injuries which are not deemed life threatening and remains in hospital in a stable condition .
“ A 19-year-old man who suffered stab wound injuries , has been discharged from hospital and arrested on suspicion of attempted murder .
“ A 14-year-old boy was arrested nearby and an 18-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ air ambulance was also scrambled to the scene .
CCTV is being reviewed as enquiries continue and anyone who has any information about the incident is asked to contact us via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

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A teenager who suffered knife wounds in a double stabbing has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
The 19-year-old was stabbed together with a 16-year-old in Chapelhouse Road, Solihull, at 2.40pm on Sunday (April 26).
The older teen was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after he was discharged from hospital today (April 27).
Meanwhile, the 16-year-old victim remains in a stable condition in hospital, recovering from his injuries.
A 14-year-old and a 18-year-old were arrested on Sunday evening in connection with the double attack and still remain in police custody.
Police cordoned off nearby Marston Green Park after the incident.
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said: “We are continuing to investigate after two people were stabbed in Chapelhouse Road, Solihull at 2.40pm yesterday (Sunday).
“A 16-year-old boy suffered injuries which are not deemed life threatening and remains in hospital in a stable condition.
“A 19-year-old man who suffered stab wound injuries, has been discharged from hospital and arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
“A 14-year-old boy was arrested nearby and an 18-year-old man was arrested yesterday evening.
“They all remain in police custody today (27 April).”
An air ambulance was also scrambled to the scene.
CCTV is being reviewed as enquiries continue and anyone who has any information about the incident is asked to contact us via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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birminghammail--2020-04-27--John Terry reveals where Second City derby ranks in his career

John Terry believes the intensity of the Second City derby is a match for any fixture he has ever played in .
Terry joined Aston Villa from Chelsea in 2017 having called time on a glittering career at Stamford Bridge that spanned two decades .
During that time the former centre-back took part in some of football 's biggest clashes as Chelsea enjoyed success in the Premier League and Champions League .
His first taste of the fierce rivalry between Villa and Blues came in October 2017 when he captained the visitors at St Andrew 's .
Asked in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the matches Terry has played in , he said : “ It ’ s huge , actually .
Just the whole buzz around the place .
“ I remember a guy coming to the training ground .
He usually asks for your autographs .
I pulled in my car and he said : ‘ Listen , whatever happens , we ’ d rather get relegated than lose - we do not lose to these .
Just letting you know as a footballer as it ’ s your first year here ’ .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 0-0 , before Villa won 2-0 in February 's return fixture .
Terry was involved in an altercation with Cheikh Ndoye in that game which ended in the Blues midfielder being sent off .
“ The whole build up , in and around the city for the week or two weeks before that game , was really intense , '' said the ex-England skipper , who returned to Villa to become assistant head coach in 2018 .
“ It ’ s right up there .
At Chelsea , I had Spurs and Arsenal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ London derbies .
They ’ re of the same comparison , for sure .
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John Terry believes the intensity of the Second City derby is a match for any fixture he has ever played in.
Terry joined Aston Villa from Chelsea in 2017 having called time on a glittering career at Stamford Bridge that spanned two decades.
During that time the former centre-back took part in some of football's biggest clashes as Chelsea enjoyed success in the Premier League and Champions League.
His first taste of the fierce rivalry between Villa and Blues came in October 2017 when he captained the visitors at St Andrew's.
Asked in a Q&A where the derby ranks in the matches Terry has played in, he said: “It’s huge, actually. Just the whole buzz around the place.
“I remember a guy coming to the training ground. He usually asks for your autographs. I pulled in my car and he said: ‘Listen, whatever happens, we’d rather get relegated than lose - we do not lose to these. Just letting you know as a footballer as it’s your first year here’."
The first meeting that season ended 0-0, before Villa won 2-0 in February's return fixture. Terry was involved in an altercation with Cheikh Ndoye in that game which ended in the Blues midfielder being sent off.
“The whole build up, in and around the city for the week or two weeks before that game, was really intense," said the ex-England skipper, who returned to Villa to become assistant head coach in 2018.
“It’s right up there. At Chelsea, I had Spurs and Arsenal and West Ham, which were big London derbies. They’re of the same comparison, for sure.”


birminghammail--2020-04-27--Simon Jordan's comments prove Villa stars made right choice

Aston Villa ’ s first team squad and senior support staff agreed to a 25 per cent wage deferral over the weekend .
The news , which was revealed by chief executive Christian Purslow , comes as a welcome boost to the club ’ s coffers and means they ’ re able to avoid opting into the government ’ s furlough scheme .
Villa ’ s leadership group , which consists of Jack Grealish , James Chester , Tyrone Mings , Tom Heaton and Neil Taylor , were instrumental in the agreement and it ’ s been overwhelmingly backed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dozens of acts of decency across the nation and Villa are trying to do their bit .
Chester , who joined Stoke City on loan in January , has made his Birmingham flat available to NHS staff who are working around the clock to keep us safe .
Grealish has followed the lead of former teammate Gabby Agbonlahor and decided to raffle off the shirt he wore in Villa ’ s iconic derby day victory over Birmingham City last year , with all proceeds going to the NHS .
The club has also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Villa Kitchen to provide up to 500 hot meals for the city ’ s most vulnerable people each week .
All this comes at a time when various clubs up and down the country , including mega-rich Premier League ones , have made a meal of the situation .
Liverpool initially planned to furlough non-playing staff before public outrage prompted them to reverse their decision .
It was a similar story at Tottenham Hotspur .
Newcastle United , who are still owned by Mike Ashley , furloughed staff at the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pay-cuts and deferrals , like the one Villa have set up .
Various players across the country haven ’ t agreed to take a reduction in salary - and that risks their clubs ’ futures according to one former owner .
“ It ’ s a disgrace that players don ’ t want to take pay cuts , ” ex-Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan told talkSPORT .
“ Of course owners have got to take pain .
Of course the obligation of running football clubs involves you having to meet circumstances .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of accepting situations then there has to be a scenario where there has to be a mutual benefit and solution to problems .
“ The fact that Luddites like Roy Keane come out and say , ‘ players haven ’ t got to do anything ’ , just evolves and crystallises the ignorance.
” Jordan added : “ Not only are we facing a challenge in terms of generating revenue from spectators , we are talking about the sustainability of our national sport .
“ And that leads me on to the conclusion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some respects bordering on half-correct , then I think 70 to 80 per cent of clubs in this country could very easily go bust .
“ They would come back as different guys .
But as they sit today , because of the model of football , because of the way it ’ s been allowed to get out of control and because of the climate we ’ ve got now , in that players are not involved themselves in any kind of solution , that ’ s the way it is.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ selflessness - combined with the financial might of owners Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens - should see them avoid the peril that inevitably awaits others .

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Aston Villa’s first team squad and senior support staff agreed to a 25 per cent wage deferral over the weekend.
The news, which was revealed by chief executive Christian Purslow, comes as a welcome boost to the club’s coffers and means they’re able to avoid opting into the government’s furlough scheme.
Villa’s leadership group, which consists of Jack Grealish, James Chester, Tyrone Mings, Tom Heaton and Neil Taylor, were instrumental in the agreement and it’s been overwhelmingly backed by supporters.
The coronavirus crisis has seen dozens of acts of decency across the nation and Villa are trying to do their bit.
Chester, who joined Stoke City on loan in January, has made his Birmingham flat available to NHS staff who are working around the clock to keep us safe.
Grealish has followed the lead of former teammate Gabby Agbonlahor and decided to raffle off the shirt he wore in Villa’s iconic derby day victory over Birmingham City last year, with all proceeds going to the NHS.
The club has also announced plans to up the production rate in the Villa Kitchen to provide up to 500 hot meals for the city’s most vulnerable people each week.
All this comes at a time when various clubs up and down the country, including mega-rich Premier League ones, have made a meal of the situation.
Liverpool initially planned to furlough non-playing staff before public outrage prompted them to reverse their decision. It was a similar story at Tottenham Hotspur.
Newcastle United, who are still owned by Mike Ashley, furloughed staff at the end of March. Other clubs have introduced pay-cuts and deferrals, like the one Villa have set up.
Various players across the country haven’t agreed to take a reduction in salary - and that risks their clubs’ futures according to one former owner.
(Image: Steven Paston/PA Wire)
“It’s a disgrace that players don’t want to take pay cuts,” ex-Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan told talkSPORT. “Of course owners have got to take pain. Of course the obligation of running football clubs involves you having to meet circumstances.
“But when you run into a territory of accepting situations then there has to be a scenario where there has to be a mutual benefit and solution to problems.
“The fact that Luddites like Roy Keane come out and say, ‘players haven’t got to do anything’, just evolves and crystallises the ignorance.”
Jordan added: “Not only are we facing a challenge in terms of generating revenue from spectators, we are talking about the sustainability of our national sport.
“And that leads me on to the conclusion that, if my theory is in some respects bordering on half-correct, then I think 70 to 80 per cent of clubs in this country could very easily go bust.
“We could have a real meltdown.
“They would come back as different guys. But as they sit today, because of the model of football, because of the way it’s been allowed to get out of control and because of the climate we’ve got now, in that players are not involved themselves in any kind of solution, that’s the way it is.”
Fortunately for Villa, their players’ selflessness - combined with the financial might of owners Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens - should see them avoid the peril that inevitably awaits others.


birminghammail--2020-04-28--Beat The Chasers stars address 'dirty look' controversy

Beat The Chasers star Jenny Ryan has appeared on ITV1 's This Morning to preview this evening 's second episode .
Jenny , aka The Vixen , was appearing via video link on the ITV1 daytime favourite , alongside Shaun Wallace , also known as The Dark Destroyer .
The pair are two of the Chasers to feature on the new spin-off , which is airing at 9pm on ITV1 , hosted by Bradley Walsh .
After last evening 's debut episode and cliffhanger ending , the pair addressed a social media storm over Paul Sinha giving Jenny a `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Willoughby and Phillip Schofield , the pair refuted claims The Sinnerman was left raging at Jenny .
Last night , the pair - and Paul - faced Alex , a paramedic student , with Jenny getting a question wrong .
This caused many to speculate Sinnerman had given Jenny a side-eye glare - but Jenny hit back : `` I got a question wrong , but it 's more about who is going to sacrifice and guess on a question and sometimes we get in each other 's way .
`` Sometimes there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Shaun concurred , saying there are `` no egos '' on the show .
Paul himself addressed the matter , tweeting : `` I did not give @ jenlion a dirty look .
I did n't know the answer .
And Jenny takes a lot of hits by buzzing in with pop culture guesses when the rest of us are clueless .
`` My annoyance was with me for not knowing the answer . ''

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Beat The Chasers star Jenny Ryan has appeared on ITV1's This Morning to preview this evening's second episode.
Jenny, aka The Vixen, was appearing via video link on the ITV1 daytime favourite, alongside Shaun Wallace, also known as The Dark Destroyer.
The pair are two of the Chasers to feature on the new spin-off, which is airing at 9pm on ITV1, hosted by Bradley Walsh.
After last evening's debut episode and cliffhanger ending, the pair addressed a social media storm over Paul Sinha giving Jenny a "dirty look".
Quizzed by Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, the pair refuted claims The Sinnerman was left raging at Jenny.
(Image: ITV)
Last night, the pair - and Paul - faced Alex, a paramedic student, with Jenny getting a question wrong.
This caused many to speculate Sinnerman had given Jenny a side-eye glare - but Jenny hit back: "I got a question wrong, but it's more about who is going to sacrifice and guess on a question and sometimes we get in each other's way.
"Sometimes there is a postmortem when it happens."
Shaun concurred, saying there are "no egos" on the show.
Paul himself addressed the matter, tweeting: "I did not give @jenlion a dirty look. I didn't know the answer. And Jenny takes a lot of hits by buzzing in with pop culture guesses when the rest of us are clueless.
"My annoyance was with me for not knowing the answer."


birminghammail--2020-04-28--Derelict town centre offices to be converted into housing

Derelict offices in a `` run-down '' part of Walsall town centre will be converted into two homes of multiple occupation in a bid to boost the area .
Walsall Council planners have given the thumbs up to a proposal submitted by Isteni Property Holdings Limited to convert an empty property in Vicarage Place into residential accommodation .
The existing building was previously used as offices but will now be converted into two homes boasting eight bedrooms each and to be occupied by eight different people .
Applicants said the plan will not only bring the unused building back into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to transform the whole area and boost the town centre .
Agents Arni Architects Ltd said : `` The site is within a currently run-down area and redevelopment and reuse of the building will enhance and revitalise the area and encourage other neighbouring building owners to refurbish and redevelop thus enhancing the area further .
`` If an area looks inviting and people want to live there , it will become a safe , welcoming place and should reduce crime levels .
`` In order to achieve a safe welcoming area , redevelopments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where people will choose to live .
`` Residential uses should support the centres retail , commercial and leisure functions – residents may wish to make use of local amenities such as bars or restaurants , bringing a need to redevelop neighbouring premises . ''
They added : `` With the site being in the town centre area , residents will be encouraged to use public transport and any need for car parking can be accommodated within the car parks which are within a short walking distance of the site .
`` There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ town centre for travel further afield .
`` The rooms will be marketed to professional people , and they will be encouraged to integrate with the local area and make use of local and town centre amenities .
`` Homes within the town centre can complement the vitality and viability of the centre , making it a safe welcoming and lively place . ''

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Derelict offices in a "run-down" part of Walsall town centre will be converted into two homes of multiple occupation in a bid to boost the area.
Walsall Council planners have given the thumbs up to a proposal submitted by Isteni Property Holdings Limited to convert an empty property in Vicarage Place into residential accommodation.
The existing building was previously used as offices but will now be converted into two homes boasting eight bedrooms each and to be occupied by eight different people.
Applicants said the plan will not only bring the unused building back into use but could also be the catalyst to transform the whole area and boost the town centre.
Agents Arni Architects Ltd said: "The site is within a currently run-down area and redevelopment and reuse of the building will enhance and revitalise the area and encourage other neighbouring building owners to refurbish and redevelop thus enhancing the area further.
"If an area looks inviting and people want to live there, it will become a safe, welcoming place and should reduce crime levels.
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"In order to achieve a safe welcoming area, redevelopments should be of a high-quality living environment where people will choose to live.
"Residential uses should support the centres retail, commercial and leisure functions – residents may wish to make use of local amenities such as bars or restaurants, bringing a need to redevelop neighbouring premises."
They added: "With the site being in the town centre area, residents will be encouraged to use public transport and any need for car parking can be accommodated within the car parks which are within a short walking distance of the site.
"There is a railway station located within the town centre for travel further afield.
"The rooms will be marketed to professional people, and they will be encouraged to integrate with the local area and make use of local and town centre amenities.
"Homes within the town centre can complement the vitality and viability of the centre, making it a safe welcoming and lively place."


birminghammail--2020-04-28--Wolves target to complete transfer on one condition - reports

Long-term Wolverhampton Wanderers target Franck Kessie could become available in the next transfer window .
The AC Milan midfielder has been on Wolves ' radar for some time and was heavily linked with a move to Molineux in each of the last two transfer windows .
Ivory Coast international Kessie , who joined Milan from Atalanta three years ago , has also been linked with Wolves ' Premier League rivals Arsenal and West Ham United .
Milan reportedly slapped a €25million price tag on Kessie in January which deterred suitors - but there 's a chance he 'll be on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( via Sempre Milan ) report that Kessie is n't likely to fit Ralf Rangnick 's style with the German coach reportedly set to succeed Stefano Pioli as Milan boss .
The report states : `` In the football model of the German coach , where speed on the ball is crucial , the role of the 23-year-old could ideally be taken by another type of player . ''
Wolves are now well stocked in midfield with Ruben Neves , Joao Moutinho , Leander Dendoncker , Bruno Jordao and Morgan Gibbs-White all jostling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Kessie unlikely at present .

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Long-term Wolverhampton Wanderers target Franck Kessie could become available in the next transfer window.
The AC Milan midfielder has been on Wolves' radar for some time and was heavily linked with a move to Molineux in each of the last two transfer windows.
Ivory Coast international Kessie, who joined Milan from Atalanta three years ago, has also been linked with Wolves' Premier League rivals Arsenal and West Ham United.
Milan reportedly slapped a €25million price tag on Kessie in January which deterred suitors - but there's a chance he'll be on the market this summer.
Milan News (via Sempre Milan) report that Kessie isn't likely to fit Ralf Rangnick's style with the German coach reportedly set to succeed Stefano Pioli as Milan boss.
The report states: "In the football model of the German coach, where speed on the ball is crucial, the role of the 23-year-old could ideally be taken by another type of player."
Wolves are now well stocked in midfield with Ruben Neves, Joao Moutinho, Leander Dendoncker, Bruno Jordao and Morgan Gibbs-White all jostling for position, which makes a move for Kessie unlikely at present.


birminghammail--2020-04-28--Couple celebrate anniversary as kids turn kitchen into makeshift restaurant

A couple celebrated their wedding anniversary in lockdown with a three-course meal - when their three children turned their KITCHEN into a makeshift restaurant .
Samm Greenall , 35 , and her husband Lee , 37 , were kept in the dark by the anniversary plans cooked up by their youngsters Maisy , 11 , Isla , 9 , and Georgie , 5 .
The youngsters converted the kitchen of their house into GG 's - Grenall Girls - restaurant for the night and provided the couple with an evening of entertainment .
They had secretly enlisted the help of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nurse at Leeds General Infirmary , to plan the special treat since lockdown began .
And eldest daughter Maisy even sang the couple 's first dance song from their wedding five years ago .
Samm , who celebrated her birthday the night before , said : `` We were given an invitation to the kitchen for 7pm in the morning .
`` They told us we could n't see each other for an hour before while we got ready .
`` They came up and got us when it was time .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arm like a little waitress .
`` They 'd even made a sign for GG 's restaurant that they stuck up - GG 's meaning Greenall Girls .
It was just amazing . ''
The youngsters had been plotting their surprise for weeks and even roped Samm into unwittingly helping their plan by asking her to plait their hair .
Sam added : `` We knew something was up because they had a lot of secretive Facetime calls with their grandma that we were n't allowed in the room for and she would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them .
`` We thought they might do a pizza or something quick and easy they could do for us .
`` We never thought they would go to the lengths they did .
`` Lee works in drainage and still has to go out and do jobs it has just been me and the girls at home for the past five or six weeks .
`` It was nice to have a bit of time for just me and Lee .
`` They asked me to plait their hair and I did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Then when I saw them I realised - they all looked the same , they were all dressed up as waitresses with the same uniform and same hairstyle .
It was brilliant . ''
When the time came for them to take their seats , Georgie headed to the bedrooms to collect the pair .
She then led them downstairs where they were greeted by `` head waitress '' Maisy who led them to their table .
Once they were seated , the couple were treated to a candle-lit three course meal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and cheesecake for desert .
Samm added : `` They thought of everything , it was amazing .
`` They even moved all the other chairs from the dining table so it was a table for two and had prepared a menu for us .
`` In between the starter and the main course , we were taken outside where Maisy sang Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran , which was the song we had our first dance to at our wedding .
`` They even gave us a bill at the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put 'on the house ' .
`` I am so proud of them , they just always have all these thoughtful ideas . ''
The couple , who wed five years ago , have always celebrated their anniversary in a big way .
But Samm believes they will never have one as special as this one .
She added : `` We got married for my 30th , so we always go big for anniversaries .
`` They put so much effort and planning into it , it was so special .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a bit more independent , but to see them working with Georgie and they were all involved , it was lovely .
`` We since found out they had been planning something big since January , obviously before the lockdown .
`` It was supposed to be a lot different , but after the lockdown happened , the plans had to be changed .
`` They did a wonderful job and it was the most special of the lot .
I do n't think we 'll ever have a more special anniversary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went into it . ''

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A couple celebrated their wedding anniversary in lockdown with a three-course meal - when their three children turned their KITCHEN into a makeshift restaurant.
Samm Greenall, 35, and her husband Lee, 37, were kept in the dark by the anniversary plans cooked up by their youngsters Maisy, 11, Isla, 9, and Georgie, 5.
The youngsters converted the kitchen of their house into GG's - Grenall Girls - restaurant for the night and provided the couple with an evening of entertainment.
They had secretly enlisted the help of Samm's mum Carol Holmes, a nurse at Leeds General Infirmary, to plan the special treat since lockdown began.
And eldest daughter Maisy even sang the couple's first dance song from their wedding five years ago.
Samm, who celebrated her birthday the night before, said: "We were given an invitation to the kitchen for 7pm in the morning.
"They told us we couldn't see each other for an hour before while we got ready.
"They came up and got us when it was time.
(Image: Samm Greenall / SWNS)
"Georgie had a little towel over her arm like a little waitress.
"They'd even made a sign for GG's restaurant that they stuck up - GG's meaning Greenall Girls. It was just amazing."
(Image: Samm Greenall / SWNS)
The youngsters had been plotting their surprise for weeks and even roped Samm into unwittingly helping their plan by asking her to plait their hair.
Sam added: "We knew something was up because they had a lot of secretive Facetime calls with their grandma that we weren't allowed in the room for and she would drop things off at the house for them.
"We thought they might do a pizza or something quick and easy they could do for us.
"We never thought they would go to the lengths they did.
(Image: Samm Greenall / SWNS)
"Lee works in drainage and still has to go out and do jobs it has just been me and the girls at home for the past five or six weeks.
"It was nice to have a bit of time for just me and Lee.
"They asked me to plait their hair and I did, not thinking anything of it.
"Then when I saw them I realised - they all looked the same, they were all dressed up as waitresses with the same uniform and same hairstyle. It was brilliant."
When the time came for them to take their seats, Georgie headed to the bedrooms to collect the pair.
She then led them downstairs where they were greeted by "head waitress" Maisy who led them to their table.
Once they were seated, the couple were treated to a candle-lit three course meal of prawn cocktail, steak and chips and cheesecake for desert.
Samm added: "They thought of everything, it was amazing.
(Image: Samm Greenall / SWNS)
"They even moved all the other chairs from the dining table so it was a table for two and had prepared a menu for us.
"In between the starter and the main course, we were taken outside where Maisy sang Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran, which was the song we had our first dance to at our wedding.
"They even gave us a bill at the end and where it said price, they put 'on the house'.
"I am so proud of them, they just always have all these thoughtful ideas."
(Image: Samm Greenall / SWNS)
The couple, who wed five years ago, have always celebrated their anniversary in a big way.
But Samm believes they will never have one as special as this one.
She added: "We got married for my 30th, so we always go big for anniversaries.
"They put so much effort and planning into it, it was so special.
"Maisy and Isla are a bit older and a bit more independent, but to see them working with Georgie and they were all involved, it was lovely.
(Image: Samm Greenall / SWNS)
"We since found out they had been planning something big since January, obviously before the lockdown.
"It was supposed to be a lot different, but after the lockdown happened, the plans had to be changed.
"They did a wonderful job and it was the most special of the lot. I don't think we'll ever have a more special anniversary because of the thought and effort that went into it."


birminghammail--2020-04-28--Revealed: Aston Villa owner Nassef Sawiris suffers huge financial loss

The coronavirus pandemic has seen Aston Villa co-owner Nassef Sawiris ’ net worth drop by $ 600m , according to Forbes ’ latest figures .
The Egyptian businessman , along with Wes Edens , bought Villa in the summer of 2018 , saving them from the imminent threat of administration .
After Dean Smith guided them to promotion on the pitch , Sawiris and Edens bankrolled Villa ’ s ambitious spending plans , with 12 players arriving at a cost of almost £150m .
But the current situation has seen the most wealthy people in the world see a huge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not escaped that fate .
According to Forbes ’ 2020 billionaire list , there are 58 fewer billionaires than in 2019 and a staggering 226 fewer than 12 days before the list was released at the start of March .
The report goes on to add that due to the COVID-19 pandemic , global equity markets have imploded , causing 51 % of the 2095 to be poorer than last year .
With the total list seeing a $ 700 billion drop in fortune .
In 2019 , Sawiris was said to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Forbes ’ real-time net worth , his fortune is now down to $ 5.8bn , a drop of $ 600m .
The Egypt Independent reported back in July of last year , that the Villa co-owner saw his value rise to $ 7.9bn , just months after the team achieved a return to the Premier League .
Based on Bloomberg ’ s information , Sawiris ' net-worth stood at over $ 7bn in January , reaching a low of $ 4.3bn in March , before stabilising in April .
His $ 5.8bn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top on the list of wealthy Arabs , with his current net wealth putting him at 320 on the list of billionaires across the world .
Villa ’ s co-owners still sit towards the top of rich Premier League owners , with Edens and Sawiris holding a $ 6.8bn combined net worth .
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire has told BirmighamLive that the drop in finances , shouldn ’ t affect Villa ’ s outlook too much , but does raise some important questions .
“ The loss shouldn ’ t have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are two main concerns : How much of his wealth is tied up in assets that are difficult to convert into cash ?
And , is Sawiris having to support other business interests during the pandemic , which might restrict what he can do for Villa ?
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The coronavirus pandemic has seen Aston Villa co-owner Nassef Sawiris’ net worth drop by $600m, according to Forbes’ latest figures.
The Egyptian businessman, along with Wes Edens, bought Villa in the summer of 2018, saving them from the imminent threat of administration.
After Dean Smith guided them to promotion on the pitch, Sawiris and Edens bankrolled Villa’s ambitious spending plans, with 12 players arriving at a cost of almost £150m.
But the current situation has seen the most wealthy people in the world see a huge drop in net-worth and Sawiris has seemingly not escaped that fate.
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According to Forbes’ 2020 billionaire list, there are 58 fewer billionaires than in 2019 and a staggering 226 fewer than 12 days before the list was released at the start of March.
The report goes on to add that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, global equity markets have imploded, causing 51% of the 2095 to be poorer than last year. With the total list seeing a $700 billion drop in fortune.
In 2019, Sawiris was said to be valued at $6.4bn, but according to Forbes’ real-time net worth, his fortune is now down to $5.8bn, a drop of $600m.
The Egypt Independent reported back in July of last year, that the Villa co-owner saw his value rise to $7.9bn, just months after the team achieved a return to the Premier League.
Based on Bloomberg’s information, Sawiris' net-worth stood at over $7bn in January, reaching a low of $4.3bn in March, before stabilising in April.
His $5.8bn still sees him comfortably come in on top on the list of wealthy Arabs , with his current net wealth putting him at 320 on the list of billionaires across the world.
Villa’s co-owners still sit towards the top of rich Premier League owners, with Edens and Sawiris holding a $6.8bn combined net worth.
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire has told BirmighamLive that the drop in finances, shouldn’t affect Villa’s outlook too much, but does raise some important questions.
“The loss shouldn’t have a huge impact by itself, but there are two main concerns: How much of his wealth is tied up in assets that are difficult to convert into cash? And, is Sawiris having to support other business interests during the pandemic, which might restrict what he can do for Villa?”


birminghammail--2020-04-28--282-flats plan for landmark office building in Wolverhampton

A landmark former office building in Wolverhampton city centre is to be converted into 282 new residential studio apartments .
Telecom House in Church Street , which overlooks Penn Road at its junction with the Ring Road , was sold for £4.25 million earlier this year by property agents Bond Wolfe .
Inspired Wolverhampton Limited is now hoping to convert the six-storey building , which comprises nearly 85,000 square feet of space , into modern studio dwellings for residential purposes .
Originally built in 1984 , the office - which has two wings - underwent substantial refurbishment work in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BT staff working there until the company moved out in 2017 .
The building was placed on the market shortly afterwards with an asking price of £2.95m and bought by investors for more than £3m in July 2018 , before changing hands again this year .
Advance permission was secured by the applicants from city council planners to turn the building into either a mix of 156 studio , one and two-bedroom flats or 282 studio apartments .
There is currently parking space for 70 cars in the building 's original car park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parking space for 18 bicycles .
The move is the largest office disposal to take place within Wolverhampton for many years and will provide much-needed luxury accommodation close to the city centre .
It is also located near the city council 's proposed Westside development scheme .

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A landmark former office building in Wolverhampton city centre is to be converted into 282 new residential studio apartments.
Telecom House in Church Street, which overlooks Penn Road at its junction with the Ring Road, was sold for £4.25 million earlier this year by property agents Bond Wolfe.
Inspired Wolverhampton Limited is now hoping to convert the six-storey building, which comprises nearly 85,000 square feet of space, into modern studio dwellings for residential purposes.
Originally built in 1984, the office - which has two wings - underwent substantial refurbishment work in the early 2000s. It previously had 700 BT staff working there until the company moved out in 2017.
The building was placed on the market shortly afterwards with an asking price of £2.95m and bought by investors for more than £3m in July 2018, before changing hands again this year.
Advance permission was secured by the applicants from city council planners to turn the building into either a mix of 156 studio, one and two-bedroom flats or 282 studio apartments.
There is currently parking space for 70 cars in the building's original car park and there are plans to provide additional parking space for 18 bicycles.
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The move is the largest office disposal to take place within Wolverhampton for many years and will provide much-needed luxury accommodation close to the city centre.
It is also located near the city council's proposed Westside development scheme.


birminghammail--2020-04-28--'Ridiculous' plan for canalside flats risks parking chaos - fear

`` Ridiculous '' plans to build a canalside apartment complex on an already busy Solihull road would create a parking `` nightmare '' , critics have warned .
Many neighbours have raised major concerns about the impact of erecting two new blocks , of almost 30 flats , in Lincoln Road , Olton .
The four-storey proposals , detailed by the Local Democracy Reporting Service ( LDRS ) last week , would transform a derelict piece of land on the Birmingham-Solihull border .
But those who will live in the shadow of the scheme have questioned why the 28 new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fear there will be major problems if the development is rubber-stamped .
Documents submitted on the developer 's behalf insist that the plans have been designed to take account of council policies on road layout and parking spaces .
However one resident , who did n't want to be named but who lives near to the site , was very concerned about the impact .
`` 13 parking spaces is just ridiculous , '' she told the LDRS this week .
`` Where are all those vehicles going to be parked ?
Plus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's couples in a home they could both have cars .
It just goes up and up .
`` Obviously we 're in lockdown at the moment , but with school traffic and work traffic , it 's very , very busy .
It 's going to be a bit dangerous . ''
There are reported to have been a number of previous collisions in the vicinity and many others took to social media to vent their frustrations , with some citing fears about loss of light and privacy .
Darren Gould said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as it is , they will also need to change the road layout somehow , it ’ s gon na cause chaos . ''
Jordan Martin branded the plans `` stupid '' given the width of the street and a tight bend .
At present the land is derelict and many admitted that the crumbling remains of an old petrol station were `` an eyesore '' .
David Heard said that in its current state the site looked `` awful '' and suggested the apartments would boost the local economy .
`` Don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be so negative about progress , '' he added .
Some backed a smaller housing development - a previous set of plans would in fact have involved seven terraced homes and a couple of semis - or an alternative proposal .
Suggestions include using the space for a leisure facility , like a playground , or re-establishing the old wharf .
A planning statement , submitted to Solihull Council , said : `` The application proposals are considered to be acceptable in terms of highway design and safety and can be accommodated on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Katy Blunt ( Con , Olton ) has already identified parking as one of the issues which needs further scrutiny .
Plans are set to be considered by the council at a future date .

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"Ridiculous" plans to build a canalside apartment complex on an already busy Solihull road would create a parking "nightmare", critics have warned.
Many neighbours have raised major concerns about the impact of erecting two new blocks, of almost 30 flats, in Lincoln Road, Olton.
The four-storey proposals, detailed by the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) last week, would transform a derelict piece of land on the Birmingham-Solihull border.
But those who will live in the shadow of the scheme have questioned why the 28 new apartments will only have 13 spaces and fear there will be major problems if the development is rubber-stamped.
Documents submitted on the developer's behalf insist that the plans have been designed to take account of council policies on road layout and parking spaces.
However one resident, who didn't want to be named but who lives near to the site, was very concerned about the impact.
"13 parking spaces is just ridiculous," she told the LDRS this week.
"Where are all those vehicles going to be parked? Plus they will have visitors and if there's couples in a home they could both have cars. It just goes up and up.
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"Obviously we're in lockdown at the moment, but with school traffic and work traffic, it's very, very busy. It's going to be a bit dangerous."
There are reported to have been a number of previous collisions in the vicinity and many others took to social media to vent their frustrations, with some citing fears about loss of light and privacy.
Darren Gould said: "The road is too narrow as it is, they will also need to change the road layout somehow, it’s gonna cause chaos."
Jordan Martin branded the plans "stupid" given the width of the street and a tight bend.
At present the land is derelict and many admitted that the crumbling remains of an old petrol station were "an eyesore".
David Heard said that in its current state the site looked "awful" and suggested the apartments would boost the local economy.
"Don’t know why people have to be so negative about progress," he added.
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Some backed a smaller housing development - a previous set of plans would in fact have involved seven terraced homes and a couple of semis - or an alternative proposal.
Suggestions include using the space for a leisure facility, like a playground, or re-establishing the old wharf.
A planning statement, submitted to Solihull Council, said: "The application proposals are considered to be acceptable in terms of highway design and safety and can be accommodated on the highway network."
Although Cllr Katy Blunt (Con, Olton) has already identified parking as one of the issues which needs further scrutiny.
Plans are set to be considered by the council at a future date.


birminghammail--2020-04-28--WWE presents Captain Tom Moore with his very own championship

WWE has awarded Captain Tom Moore a special made title belt after his NHS fundraising exploits .
The war veteran received the prestigious accolade from WWE Champion Drew McIntyre .
McIntyre , who defeated Brock Lesnar to capture the strap at WrestleMania 36 in Orlando , has created a personalised WWE Championship title for Captain Tom .
The belt has been made to celebrate his 100th birthday and commemorate his achievements for the NHS .
Drew , the first ever WWE World Champion from Britain , goes on to saying how he looks forward to shaking his hand in person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I am proud that WWE has created a WWE Championship title for Captain Tom Moore featuring personalized side plates to celebrate his 100th birthday and commemorate his achievements for the NHS .
`` He is a true hero who stepped up when his country called in World War II , and who stepped up again today with the same selfless courage and determination to help others .
At WWE our mission is to put smiles on people ’ s faces around the world .
`` Captain Tom Moore has achieved that by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his truly outstanding fundraising endeavors .
Captain Tom , I look forward to shaking your hand in person someday .
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WWE has awarded Captain Tom Moore a special made title belt after his NHS fundraising exploits.
The war veteran received the prestigious accolade from WWE Champion Drew McIntyre.
McIntyre, who defeated Brock Lesnar to capture the strap at WrestleMania 36 in Orlando, has created a personalised WWE Championship title for Captain Tom.
The belt has been made to celebrate his 100th birthday and commemorate his achievements for the NHS.
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Drew, the first ever WWE World Champion from Britain, goes on to saying how he looks forward to shaking his hand in person one day.
Drew McIntyre said: "I am proud that WWE has created a WWE Championship title for Captain Tom Moore featuring personalized side plates to celebrate his 100th birthday and commemorate his achievements for the NHS.
"He is a true hero who stepped up when his country called in World War II, and who stepped up again today with the same selfless courage and determination to help others. At WWE our mission is to put smiles on people’s faces around the world.
"Captain Tom Moore has achieved that by uniting millions across the world in support of his truly outstanding fundraising endeavors. Captain Tom, I look forward to shaking your hand in person someday.”


birminghammail--2020-04-28--'Disgraceful' - Leeds United fume over Aston Villa footage

It may have been a year since Aston Villa 's controversial draw at Elland Road , but time does n't appear to have been a great healer with the majority of Leeds United fans .
It 's an incident that will live long in the memory for both sets of supporters and one that will continue to divide the two famous old clubs .
With both sides set to finish in the top-six , the game in Yorkshire had the potential to be a forgettable dead rubber , but Leeds ' opener will ensure it is anything but .
Mateusz @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only after Villa striker Jonathan Kodjia suffered an injury .
With Dean Smith 's players expecting Leeds to put the ball out , they executed a swift counter-attack to open the scoring .
The goal sparked furious clashes , both on the touchline and on the pitch , with Villa winger Anwar El Ghazi sent off for violent conduct .
A decision which would be reversed , with Patrick Bamford instead banned for deception .
In the aftermath , Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa ordered his side to allow Villa to score an unopposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ final touch .
The game would finish 1-1 , with Villa ultimately going on to win promotion a month later , with Bielsa 's men falling in the semi final .
With the anniversary of the game , Sky Sports have posted the highlights of the entire incident and it 's fair to say , it is one that still rankles with the Leeds fanbase : @ rbrown172 : It was the refs job to stop the game , not Leeds' @ golder180 : Leeds made no mistake , if there was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made a mistake not playing to the whistle , then bielsa wouldn ’ t have felt the need to gift you a goal , even won FIFA fair play because we didn ’ t have to gift a goal @ brett_ernst : Maybe teams should keep playing to the whistle then no issue , so many players fake injury to kill time opposition stops player gets treatment and carries on time lost .
Just play until next stoppage .
@ AlexanderToon94 : Villa fans still crying about it too , joyful !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fiddle there .
Did nothing wrong and Villa are in the EPL now .
@ Jon_Chalk1 : Literally did nothing wrong , the ref played on , end of .
@ MattyHill83 : To be fair , even if Kodja hadn ’ t gone down , we ’ d have still scored from that , great move !
@ MarkHyland3 : Still think they should n't have given the goal.. if they were putting it out he 'd have knocked it for a throw instead of the forward pass ... Villa players broke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whistle @ TomLufc93 : Fantastic goal .
Unprofessional by Villa - expect nothing less .
Disgraceful reaction .
Still baffles me how Hourihane got away with that

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It may have been a year since Aston Villa's controversial draw at Elland Road, but time doesn't appear to have been a great healer with the majority of Leeds United fans.
It's an incident that will live long in the memory for both sets of supporters and one that will continue to divide the two famous old clubs.
With both sides set to finish in the top-six, the game in Yorkshire had the potential to be a forgettable dead rubber, but Leeds' opener will ensure it is anything but.
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Mateusz Klich scored a second-half goal, but only after Villa striker Jonathan Kodjia suffered an injury. With Dean Smith's players expecting Leeds to put the ball out, they executed a swift counter-attack to open the scoring.
The goal sparked furious clashes, both on the touchline and on the pitch, with Villa winger Anwar El Ghazi sent off for violent conduct. A decision which would be reversed, with Patrick Bamford instead banned for deception.
In the aftermath, Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa ordered his side to allow Villa to score an unopposed equaliser, with Albert Adomah applying the final touch.
The game would finish 1-1, with Villa ultimately going on to win promotion a month later, with Bielsa's men falling in the semi final.
With the anniversary of the game, Sky Sports have posted the highlights of the entire incident and it's fair to say, it is one that still rankles with the Leeds fanbase:
@rbrown172: It was the refs job to stop the game, not Leeds'
@Crxber: Leeds did nothing wrong
@golder180: Leeds made no mistake, if there was a professional reaction from Aston Villa realising they made a mistake not playing to the whistle, then bielsa wouldn’t have felt the need to gift you a goal, even won FIFA fair play because we didn’t have to gift a goal
@brett_ernst: Maybe teams should keep playing to the whistle then no issue, so many players fake injury to kill time opposition stops player gets treatment and carries on time lost. Just play until next stoppage.
@AlexanderToon94: Villa fans still crying about it too, joyful!
@Slove1986: Leeds got played like a fiddle there. Did nothing wrong and Villa are in the EPL now.
@Jon_Chalk1: Literally did nothing wrong, the ref played on, end of.
@MattyHill83: To be fair, even if Kodja hadn’t gone down, we’d have still scored from that, great move!
@MarkHyland3: Still think they shouldn't have given the goal.. if they were putting it out he'd have knocked it for a throw instead of the forward pass... Villa players broke rule 101.. play till you hear a whistle
@TomLufc93: Fantastic goal. Unprofessional by Villa - expect nothing less. Disgraceful reaction. Still baffles me how Hourihane got away with that


birminghammail--2020-04-28--This Morning chaos as John Torode starts fire in kitchen live on air

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were alarmed when a fire broke out in John Torode 's kitchen today .
The segment unfolded during a live cooking portion on This Morning .
The ITV hosts frantically tried to get the chef 's attention as a tea towel burst into flames on the stove behind him as he taught them how to make breakfast McMuffins from his home .
Willoughby could be heard shouting : `` John , your tea towel is on fire !
Turn around !
Turn around ! ''
as Schofield shouted : `` Behind you !
Cooker !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on fire !
Fire , John ! ''
The MasterChef star calmly picked up the blazing tea towel and dropped it into the sink before running the tap , telling the hosts : `` I will just open the back door . ''
Torode resumed the cooking demonstration but his fire alarm went off , prompting Willoughby and Schofield to descend into fits of giggles , as Willoughby waved her tea towel around as if at a smoke alarm .
Schofield said : `` Oh my god , I love this show so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them how to make the breakfast , Willoughby told him : `` I ca n't believe that happened .
Go and have a lie down now in a dark room . ''

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Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were alarmed when a fire broke out in John Torode's kitchen today.
The segment unfolded during a live cooking portion on This Morning.
The ITV hosts frantically tried to get the chef's attention as a tea towel burst into flames on the stove behind him as he taught them how to make breakfast McMuffins from his home.
Willoughby could be heard shouting: "John, your tea towel is on fire! Turn around! Turn around!" as Schofield shouted: "Behind you! Cooker! Behind you, John! You're on fire! Fire, John!"
The MasterChef star calmly picked up the blazing tea towel and dropped it into the sink before running the tap, telling the hosts: "I will just open the back door."
Torode resumed the cooking demonstration but his fire alarm went off, prompting Willoughby and Schofield to descend into fits of giggles, as Willoughby waved her tea towel around as if at a smoke alarm.
Schofield said: "Oh my god, I love this show so much."
After Torode finished showing them how to make the breakfast, Willoughby told him: "I can't believe that happened. Go and have a lie down now in a dark room."
This Morning continues on Wednesday, April 29.


birminghammail--2020-04-28--Met Office forecasts Birmingham to be drenched - this is when sun returns

Birmingham has been hit by dreary and drab weather on Tuesday , with the mercury plunging across the Midlands as the UK braces for a month 's worth of rain in 24 hours .
The city is n't in the midst of a yellow weather warning from the agency , thankfully , but the weather has definitely taken a noticeable downturn on the second day of the working week .
Tuesday promises to be `` very wet across the region with steady rain for much of the day '' , according to forecasters at the Met Office agency .
Meteorologists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cooler , especially when under any persistent and occasionally heavy rain . ''
`` Conditions should begin to dry out from the southwest of the region by late afternoon , '' they also warn .
On Tuesday , the mercury will reach highs of just 9C before outbreaks of rain `` should slowly fade through the evening for all '' .
But this will be leaving a murky but mostly dry night , though the odd spot of rain is still possible .
On Tuesday night , the mercury will drop to as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we expect a return to the sunshine which has bathed the city in recent days ?
Well , Wednesday promises sunny spells but also spells of rain too .
After a cloudy start , a further band of heavy rain will travel northeastwards through the afternoon with some sunny spells to follow .
Breezy to begin , though easing through the afternoon as the temperature reaches the mid-teens .
The Met Office outlook for Thursday to Saturday reads : `` Remaining unsettled on Thursday , with rain clearing to locally thundery showers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , though more rain arrives overnight .
Breezy at times , though temperatures recovering to normal . ''

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Birmingham has been hit by dreary and drab weather on Tuesday, with the mercury plunging across the Midlands as the UK braces for a month's worth of rain in 24 hours.
The city isn't in the midst of a yellow weather warning from the agency, thankfully, but the weather has definitely taken a noticeable downturn on the second day of the working week.
Tuesday promises to be "very wet across the region with steady rain for much of the day", according to forecasters at the Met Office agency.
Meteorologists for the service expect "temperatures feeling cooler, especially when under any persistent and occasionally heavy rain."
"Conditions should begin to dry out from the southwest of the region by late afternoon," they also warn.
(Image: Ian Cooper/Daily Post Wales)
On Tuesday, the mercury will reach highs of just 9C before outbreaks of rain "should slowly fade through the evening for all".
But this will be leaving a murky but mostly dry night, though the odd spot of rain is still possible.
On Tuesday night, the mercury will drop to as low as 5C - so when can we expect a return to the sunshine which has bathed the city in recent days?
Well, Wednesday promises sunny spells but also spells of rain too.
After a cloudy start, a further band of heavy rain will travel northeastwards through the afternoon with some sunny spells to follow.
Breezy to begin, though easing through the afternoon as the temperature reaches the mid-teens.
The Met Office outlook for Thursday to Saturday reads: "Remaining unsettled on Thursday, with rain clearing to locally thundery showers, which continue Friday. Saturday looks drier, though more rain arrives overnight. Breezy at times, though temperatures recovering to normal."


birminghammail--2020-04-28--Premier League set deadline to restart Wolves' season

The Premier League have been set a deadline to restart Wolverhampton Wanderers ' season .
UEFA have told members that they must receive a plan to resume competition by May 25 , otherwise further leagues risk seeing their season being cancelled .
Discussions regarding the Premier League ’ s potential return are ongoing , with a videoconference between the clubs and stakeholders set for Friday , as England looks to follow other top leagues in Europe by pushing ahead with plans to resume the season .
The Premier League is committed to finishing the season , where possible , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finalised , with a number of scenarios mooted - including playing matches at neutral venues .
Sixth-placed Wolves are in the race for the top four and are understandably keen to complete the season .
And UEFA have now set a deadline for plans to be finalised as they want to know how the leagues are planning to finish the season following the coronavirus crisis .
The latest release from UEFA reads : “ National Associations and/or Leagues should be in a position to communicate to UEFA by May 25 , 2020 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — including the date of restart and the competition format.
” UEFA has already made it clear that qualification for the Champions League and Europa League next season must be decided on ‘ sporting merit ’ , with their preference being for the season to be concluded or , if that ’ s not possible , another competitive format could be used to decide the outcome on the field .
The Premier League ’ s ‘ Project Restart ’ has gained traction in recent days , with the government backing plans for top-level @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still a number of difficult issues that must be overcome .
Mass testing will be required for Premier League players , who will also have to remain in isolation to ensure they are not exposed to coronavirus - as another outbreak within the league could cancel the season entirely .

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The Premier League have been set a deadline to restart Wolverhampton Wanderers' season.
UEFA have told members that they must receive a plan to resume competition by May 25, otherwise further leagues risk seeing their season being cancelled.
Discussions regarding the Premier League’s potential return are ongoing, with a videoconference between the clubs and stakeholders set for Friday, as England looks to follow other top leagues in Europe by pushing ahead with plans to resume the season.
The Premier League is committed to finishing the season, where possible, but details on plans are yet to be finalised, with a number of scenarios mooted - including playing matches at neutral venues.
Sixth-placed Wolves are in the race for the top four and are understandably keen to complete the season.
And UEFA have now set a deadline for plans to be finalised as they want to know how the leagues are planning to finish the season following the coronavirus crisis.
The latest release from UEFA reads: “National Associations and/or Leagues should be in a position to communicate to UEFA by May 25, 2020, the planned restart of their domestic competitions — including the date of restart and the competition format.”
UEFA has already made it clear that qualification for the Champions League and Europa League next season must be decided on ‘sporting merit’, with their preference being for the season to be concluded or, if that’s not possible, another competitive format could be used to decide the outcome on the field.
The Premier League’s ‘Project Restart’ has gained traction in recent days, with the government backing plans for top-level sport to return, but there are still a number of difficult issues that must be overcome.
Mass testing will be required for Premier League players, who will also have to remain in isolation to ensure they are not exposed to coronavirus - as another outbreak within the league could cancel the season entirely.


birminghammail--2020-04-28--Twitter urged to take blue tick from users who spread 'nhs_susan'

People with `` verified '' accounts who share conspiracy theories and fake news on Twitter should have their blue tick taken away , according to the chair of a Commons committee .
Julian Knight , chair of the House of Commons Digital , Culture , Media and Sport Commitee , urged the Government to put pressure on Twitter to act against `` prominent '' users who spread disinformation about covid-19 .
He highlighted a recent widely-shared claim that the Department of Health and Social Care or their marketing agency had set up 128 fake accounts presented as coming from NHS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the `` herd immunity '' strategy .
The person who promoted the theory has so far only identified one account , called @ nhs_susan , which purported to belong to a deaf nurse who opposed the weekly `` clap for the NHS '' event because she could n't hear the applause .
The claim that this account was created by the government has been retweeted more than 24,000 times .
Mr Knight , MP for Solihull , also highlighted false claims that 5G mobile phone signals cause coronavirus .
He told the House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most pernicious pieces of disinformation , such as on 5G , and—let us be frank—the lie about the Government ’ s fake NHS accounts , have been amplified by blue-tick verified users on Twitter .
`` Will the Secretary of State join me in calling on Twitter to be much more robust and to remove verified status from even prominent users should they be found spreading fake news and disinformation ? ''
Culture secretary Oliver Dowden appeared to agree , saying : `` My honourable friend is , as always , absolutely right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social media firms that they `` need to go further and faster to drown out disinformation and to help to spread vital public health messaging to stay at home .
`` I have encouraged Twitter , and all platforms , to explore all the ways they can further limit the misinformation on them .
That clearly means enforcing their own rules , which of course Twitter can do by removing verified status . ''
The Digital , Culture , Media and Sport Commitee scrutinises the policies and work of the government on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Verified or `` blue tick '' status was introduced by Twitter as a way of indicating that a user was who they claim to be .
For example , aan account used by a celebrity would have a blue tick next to distinguish it from other accounts created by members of the public which used the celebrity 's name and photo .
However , whatever the original intention , it has come to be seen as a status symbol .

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People with "verified" accounts who share conspiracy theories and fake news on Twitter should have their blue tick taken away, according to the chair of a Commons committee.
Julian Knight, chair of the House of Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Commitee, urged the Government to put pressure on Twitter to act against "prominent" users who spread disinformation about covid-19.
He highlighted a recent widely-shared claim that the Department of Health and Social Care or their marketing agency had set up 128 fake accounts presented as coming from NHS staff, in an attempt to promote the "herd immunity" strategy.
The person who promoted the theory has so far only identified one account, called @nhs_susan, which purported to belong to a deaf nurse who opposed the weekly "clap for the NHS" event because she couldn't hear the applause. The claim that this account was created by the government has been retweeted more than 24,000 times.
Mr Knight, MP for Solihull, also highlighted false claims that 5G mobile phone signals cause coronavirus.
He told the House of Commons: "Some of the most pernicious pieces of disinformation, such as on 5G, and—let us be frank—the lie about the Government’s fake NHS accounts, have been amplified by blue-tick verified users on Twitter.
"Will the Secretary of State join me in calling on Twitter to be much more robust and to remove verified status from even prominent users should they be found spreading fake news and disinformation?"
Culture secretary Oliver Dowden appeared to agree, saying: "My honourable friend is, as always, absolutely right."
He said he had told social media firms that they "need to go further and faster to drown out disinformation and to help to spread vital public health messaging to stay at home.
"I have encouraged Twitter, and all platforms, to explore all the ways they can further limit the misinformation on them. That clearly means enforcing their own rules, which of course Twitter can do by removing verified status."
The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Commitee scrutinises the policies and work of the government on a range of issues including social media.
Verified or "blue tick" status was introduced by Twitter as a way of indicating that a user was who they claim to be. For example, aan account used by a celebrity would have a blue tick next to distinguish it from other accounts created by members of the public which used the celebrity's name and photo.
However, whatever the original intention, it has come to be seen as a status symbol.


birminghammail--2020-04-28--Anyone sharing murder victim's final moments could be prosecuted

Anyone sharing the final moments of murder victim Karl Gallagher ’ s life could be prosecuted , a senior detective has warned .
And Det Chief Insp Jim Munro said the force had asked Twitter to remove footage of the 31-year-old after he was fatally stabbed in Smethwick on Sunday , April 26 .
He said anyone sharing the scenes outside West Cross Shopping Centre could be taken to court .
The officer spoke after eight men were arrested in connection with Mr Gallagher 's death - four on suspicion of murder - after a series of house raids .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve made significant progress over the past 24 hours and are building up a clearer picture of the events of Sunday afternoon .
`` We ’ re very much aware that video showing the murder of Karl has been widely shared on Twitter .
`` We have contacted them and have asked them to remove it , but to date we know the footage remains publically visible .
`` I ’ d urge people not to share the footage , and to report it to Twitter whenever they see copies of it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Karl ’ s family to know his final moments have been viewed hundreds of thousands of times .
It ’ s also important to remember proceedings are now active , and that anyone who does share it is potentially committing a criminal offence .
Two men , aged 19 , as well as a 21-year-old and a 20-year-old , were detained on suspicion of murder .
Three others , aged 20 , 21 and 22 , were held on suspicion of assisting an offender .
Another man , aged 24 , was arrested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gallagher , who was from Smethwick , was described by his family as a `` very dearly loved son , brother , nephew , cousin and partner '' .
They said : `` Karl was a very dearly-loved son , brother , nephew , cousin and partner .
He was also a proud and loving father .
His friends & family are devastated . ''
A spokesman for the force said : `` Detectives are working tirelessly to piece together the moments leading up to the attack and to identify those responsible .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and continue to examine CCTV and mobile phone footage from the scene of the stabbing . ''
Anyone with information has been asked to contact police via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk , or 101 .

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Anyone sharing the final moments of murder victim Karl Gallagher’s life could be prosecuted, a senior detective has warned.
And Det Chief Insp Jim Munro said the force had asked Twitter to remove footage of the 31-year-old after he was fatally stabbed in Smethwick on Sunday, April 26.
He said anyone sharing the scenes outside West Cross Shopping Centre could be taken to court.
The officer spoke after eight men were arrested in connection with Mr Gallagher's death - four on suspicion of murder - after a series of house raids.
Mr Munro said:"We’ve made significant progress over the past 24 hours and are building up a clearer picture of the events of Sunday afternoon.
"We’re very much aware that video showing the murder of Karl has been widely shared on Twitter.
"We have contacted them and have asked them to remove it, but to date we know the footage remains publically visible.
"I’d urge people not to share the footage, and to report it to Twitter whenever they see copies of it.
"It’s very distressing for Karl’s family to know his final moments have been viewed hundreds of thousands of times. It’s also important to remember proceedings are now active, and that anyone who does share it is potentially committing a criminal offence.
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Two men, aged 19, as well as a 21-year-old and a 20-year-old, were detained on suspicion of murder. Three others, aged 20, 21 and 22, were held on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Another man, aged 24, was arrested on suspicion of obstructing police.
Mr Gallagher, who was from Smethwick, was described by his family as a "very dearly loved son, brother, nephew, cousin and partner".
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They said: "Karl was a very dearly-loved son, brother, nephew, cousin and partner. He was also a proud and loving father. His friends & family are devastated."
A spokesman for the force said: "Detectives are working tirelessly to piece together the moments leading up to the attack and to identify those responsible.
"Officers raided six properties overnight, and continue to examine CCTV and mobile phone footage from the scene of the stabbing."
Anyone with information has been asked to contact police via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk, or 101.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-04-28--Premier League set deadline to restart Aston Villa's season

The Premier League have been set a deadline to restart Aston Villa 's season .
UEFA have told members that they must receive a plan to resume competition by May 25 , otherwise further leagues risk seeing their season being cancelled .
Discussions regarding the Premier League ’ s potential return are ongoing , with a videoconference between the clubs and stakeholders set for Friday , as England looks to follow other top leagues in Europe by pushing ahead with plans to resume the season .
The Premier League is committed to finishing the season , where possible , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finalised , with a number of scenarios mooted - including playing matches at neutral venues .
Villa are currently inside the Premier League 's bottom three and have 10 games to secure survival .
And UEFA have now set a deadline for plans to be finalised as they want to know how the leagues are planning to finish the season following the coronavirus crisis .
The latest release from UEFA reads : “ National Associations and/or Leagues should be in a position to communicate to UEFA by May 25 , 2020 , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including the date of restart and the competition format.
” UEFA has already made it clear that qualification for the Champions League and Europa League next season must be decided on ‘ sporting merit ’ , with their preference being for the season to be concluded or , if that ’ s not possible , another competitive format could be used to decide the outcome on the field .
The Premier League ’ s ‘ Project Restart ’ has gained traction in recent days , with the government backing plans for top-level sport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a number of difficult issues that must be overcome .
Mass testing will be required for Premier League players , who will also have to remain in isolation to ensure they are not exposed to coronavirus - as another outbreak within the league could cancel the season entirely .

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The Premier League have been set a deadline to restart Aston Villa's season.
UEFA have told members that they must receive a plan to resume competition by May 25, otherwise further leagues risk seeing their season being cancelled.
Discussions regarding the Premier League’s potential return are ongoing, with a videoconference between the clubs and stakeholders set for Friday, as England looks to follow other top leagues in Europe by pushing ahead with plans to resume the season.
The Premier League is committed to finishing the season, where possible, but details on plans are yet to be finalised, with a number of scenarios mooted - including playing matches at neutral venues.
Villa are currently inside the Premier League's bottom three and have 10 games to secure survival.
And UEFA have now set a deadline for plans to be finalised as they want to know how the leagues are planning to finish the season following the coronavirus crisis.
The latest release from UEFA reads: “National Associations and/or Leagues should be in a position to communicate to UEFA by May 25, 2020, the planned restart of their domestic competitions — including the date of restart and the competition format.”
UEFA has already made it clear that qualification for the Champions League and Europa League next season must be decided on ‘sporting merit’, with their preference being for the season to be concluded or, if that’s not possible, another competitive format could be used to decide the outcome on the field.
The Premier League’s ‘Project Restart’ has gained traction in recent days, with the government backing plans for top-level sport to return, but there are still a number of difficult issues that must be overcome.
Mass testing will be required for Premier League players, who will also have to remain in isolation to ensure they are not exposed to coronavirus - as another outbreak within the league could cancel the season entirely.


birminghammail--2020-04-28--RAF confirm fly-past to mark Captain Tom Moore's 100th birthday

There will be an official RAF fly-past to mark NHS fundraiser Capt Tom Moore 's 100th birthday , Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced .
The Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar had originally planned an aerial salute over Capt Tom 's Bedfordshire home on Thursday using a Mark 9 Spitfire named The Spirit of Kent .
But Mr Shapps said the RAF would now be doing the honours and he blamed the media for spoiling what he said had been `` meant to be a surprise for Tom '' .
In another tribute to Captain Tom , all mail sent from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ postmark in his honour after his NHS fundraising exploits .
The Royal Mail postmark , which will be applied to all stamped post between April 26 and May 1 , reads : `` Happy 100th Birthday Captain Thomas Moore NHS fundraising hero 30th April 2020 . ''
The fundraiser 's original target of £1,000 was broken in around 24 hours .
The war veteran subsequently extended his challenge to 200 laps after he completed the first 100 two weeks ahead of schedule .
Captain Tom was originally planning to mark his centenary with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but the celebrations have been put on hold due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .

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There will be an official RAF fly-past to mark NHS fundraiser Capt Tom Moore's 100th birthday, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced.
The Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar had originally planned an aerial salute over Capt Tom's Bedfordshire home on Thursday using a Mark 9 Spitfire named The Spirit of Kent.
But Mr Shapps said the RAF would now be doing the honours and he blamed the media for spoiling what he said had been "meant to be a surprise for Tom".
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In another tribute to Captain Tom, all mail sent from Monday will be stamped with a special postmark in his honour after his NHS fundraising exploits.
The Royal Mail postmark, which will be applied to all stamped post between April 26 and May 1, reads: "Happy 100th Birthday Captain Thomas Moore NHS fundraising hero 30th April 2020."
The fundraiser's original target of £1,000 was broken in around 24 hours.
The war veteran subsequently extended his challenge to 200 laps after he completed the first 100 two weeks ahead of schedule.
Captain Tom was originally planning to mark his centenary with a family party, he said, but the celebrations have been put on hold due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.