birminghammail--2020-09-08--Primary school fully opens after suspected Covid-19 case

A primary school in Smethwick is to reopen after a member of staff suspected of having Covid-19 received a negative result .
Sandwell Council has revealed that Crocketts Community Primary will reopen to all pupils on Wednesday , September 9 , following the negative test .
The school had been closed to Years 1 to 6 on Monday , September 7 and Tuesday , September 8 .
Headteacher Lynne Paino said : `` We ’ re thrilled to be able to welcome all of our children back tomorrow .
We have very strong infection control measures in place to ensure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possibly can be .
`` I ’ d like to thank all of our children , parents , guardians and carers for being so understanding . ''
Sandwell ’ s Director of Public Health Lisa McNally added : `` The staff at Crocketts Community Primary are to be commended for reacting swiftly and robustly to this situation .
By doing so they minimised risk to the school pupils , staff and local community . ''
People in Sandwell are still being told not to visit each other 's homes after council bosses warned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Deputy council leader Maria Crompton has told Smethwick residents they should only open their houses to care workers and remain indoors as much as possible .
In a video published on social media , Cllr Crompton said : `` Unfortunately infection rates remain worryingly high in Smethwick and we are doing all we can to ensure people know how serious this situation is .
`` Do not have visitors in your home except for essential visits by carers .
`` If you run a business you must follow all the safety guidance .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you do have to go out , maintain social distancing at all times and wear a face covering in shops and on public transport . ''
Twenty-seven pupils and a teacher at Wodensborough Ormiston Academy are self-isolating after a child tested positive for Covid .

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A primary school in Smethwick is to reopen after a member of staff suspected of having Covid-19 received a negative result.
Sandwell Council has revealed that Crocketts Community Primary will reopen to all pupils on Wednesday, September 9, following the negative test.
The school had been closed to Years 1 to 6 on Monday, September 7 and Tuesday, September 8.
Headteacher Lynne Paino said: "We’re thrilled to be able to welcome all of our children back tomorrow. We have very strong infection control measures in place to ensure our pupils are as safe as they possibly can be.
"I’d like to thank all of our children, parents, guardians and carers for being so understanding."
Sandwell’s Director of Public Health Lisa McNally added: "The staff at Crocketts Community Primary are to be commended for reacting swiftly and robustly to this situation. By doing so they minimised risk to the school pupils, staff and local community."
People in Sandwell are still being told not to visit each other's homes after council bosses warned Covid infections remain 'worryingly' high.
Deputy council leader Maria Crompton has told Smethwick residents they should only open their houses to care workers and remain indoors as much as possible.
In a video published on social media, Cllr Crompton said: "Unfortunately infection rates remain worryingly high in Smethwick and we are doing all we can to ensure people know how serious this situation is.
"Do not have visitors in your home except for essential visits by carers.
"If you run a business you must follow all the safety guidance .
"Avoid social gatherings wherever possible. If you do have to go out, maintain social distancing at all times and wear a face covering in shops and on public transport."
Twenty-seven pupils and a teacher at Wodensborough Ormiston Academy are self-isolating after a child tested positive for Covid.


birminghammail--2020-09-09--Frozen ready meal factory closes following coronavirus outbreak

A Black Country factory that produces frozen ready meals has closed after 16 workers tested positive at the coronavirus .
Scheff Foods Ltd - which is in Halfords Park , Smethwick , has closed voluntarily for 14 days from Wednesday , September 9 .
The company is working closely with Sandwell Council , Public Health England ( PHE ) Midlands and the Health and Safety Executive ( HSE ) to manage the outbreak and prevent further spread of the virus .
They will reopen on September 23 , to allow for deep cleaning and other preventative measures to take place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ food .
The Health and Safety Executive has given the company advice and is putting further controls in place to prevent transmission .
Five members of staff tested positive at the end of August and , following proactive testing of staff last week , a further 11 positive cases have now been identified .
Staff who have tested positive have already been asked to self-isolate for 10 days and their household contacts to self-isolate for 14 days .
Following the decision to close the factory , all other staff will now be treated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to self-isolate for 14 days during the closure period .
Around 80 people work on the site .
Staff will be communicated with during the closure period , for any further guidance and updates .
People who live with Scheff Foods members of staff do not need to self-isolate themselves unless they live with someone who has tested positive or is displaying symptoms of COVID-19 .
Any members of the public with symptoms of COVID-19 ( a high temperature , a new , continuous cough or a loss or change of smell or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must book a test as soon as possible by going online to the NHS coronavirus webpages at www.nhs.uk/coronavirus or by calling 119 .
Dr Lisa McNally , Sandwell ’ s director of public health , said : “ I would like to thank Scheff Foods for alerting us to the outbreak and their ongoing co-operation .
“ This voluntary closure will help to prevent the spread of COVID-19 .
“ It ’ s very important that all staff members self-isolate for 14 days , to protect other people from the virus.
” Sandwell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ borough to make sure they are aware of their responsibilities regarding reporting cases of COVID-19 among staff and also giving advice and support to make sure they are operating safely .
Dr James Chipwete , Consultant in Communicable Disease Control with Public Health England ( PHE ) Midlands , said : “ We have been working with the company since the first cases were reported to ensure measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus were in place and continued to be followed .
Closing the site on a temporary basis is the best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at this location.
” A spokesperson for Scheff Foods Ltd said : “ The safety and wellbeing of all our staff is of the highest importance and we have followed many measures to prevent transmission at our site including conducting daily temperature checks of all staff .
At no point did we see any spikes in temperature or reports of symptoms associated with COVID-19 .
As soon as we became aware of positive cases , a number of staff were immediately asked to self-isolate and we ensured that we alerted public health professionals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision to voluntary close for two weeks as this is the most effective means of containing the outbreak .
This action will help protect the health of our workforce as well as that of the wider community .
“ Our aim is to be proactive in containing the outbreak and follow all support and guidance offered.
” If a business does have two or more coronavirus cases in their workplace then they must notify Sandwell ’ s public health team as soon as possible at www.healthysandwell.co.uk/covid .
More information on the coronavirus pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sandwell website at www.healthysandwell.co.uk/covid The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are recent onset of a new continuous cough or a high temperature or a loss of , or change in , normal sense of taste or smell ( anosmia ) .
If you develop these symptoms , however mild , or you have received a positive coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) test result , then you should immediately self-isolate stay at home for at least 10 days from when your symptoms started .
More information is available at www.gov.uk/government/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-list-of-guidance It is very unlikely that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ packaging - please see the Government website advice for consumers on food .

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A Black Country factory that produces frozen ready meals has closed after 16 workers tested positive at the coronavirus.
Scheff Foods Ltd - which is in Halfords Park, Smethwick, has closed voluntarily for 14 days from Wednesday, September 9.
The company is working closely with Sandwell Council, Public Health England (PHE) Midlands and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to manage the outbreak and prevent further spread of the virus.
They will reopen on September 23, to allow for deep cleaning and other preventative measures to take place at the company that also makes buffet food.
The Health and Safety Executive has given the company advice and is putting further controls in place to prevent transmission.
Five members of staff tested positive at the end of August and, following proactive testing of staff last week, a further 11 positive cases have now been identified.
Staff who have tested positive have already been asked to self-isolate for 10 days and their household contacts to self-isolate for 14 days.
Following the decision to close the factory, all other staff will now be treated as workplace contacts and have been asked to self-isolate for 14 days during the closure period.
Around 80 people work on the site.
Staff will be communicated with during the closure period, for any further guidance and updates.
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People who live with Scheff Foods members of staff do not need to self-isolate themselves unless they live with someone who has tested positive or is displaying symptoms of COVID-19.
Any members of the public with symptoms of COVID-19 (a high temperature, a new, continuous cough or a loss or change of smell or taste) should self-isolate at home and must book a test as soon as possible by going online to the NHS coronavirus webpages at www.nhs.uk/coronavirus or by calling 119.
Dr Lisa McNally, Sandwell’s director of public health, said: “I would like to thank Scheff Foods for alerting us to the outbreak and their ongoing co-operation.
“This voluntary closure will help to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
“It’s very important that all staff members self-isolate for 14 days, to protect other people from the virus.”
Sandwell Council is working with businesses across the borough to make sure they are aware of their responsibilities regarding reporting cases of COVID-19 among staff and also giving advice and support to make sure they are operating safely.
Dr James Chipwete, Consultant in Communicable Disease Control with Public Health England (PHE) Midlands, said: “We have been working with the company since the first cases were reported to ensure measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus were in place and continued to be followed. Closing the site on a temporary basis is the best means of stopping transmission of the virus at this location.”
A spokesperson for Scheff Foods Ltd said: “The safety and wellbeing of all our staff is of the highest importance and we have followed many measures to prevent transmission at our site including conducting daily temperature checks of all staff. At no point did we see any spikes in temperature or reports of symptoms associated with COVID-19. As soon as we became aware of positive cases, a number of staff were immediately asked to self-isolate and we ensured that we alerted public health professionals.
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“We have made the difficult decision to voluntary close for two weeks as this is the most effective means of containing the outbreak. This action will help protect the health of our workforce as well as that of the wider community.
“Our aim is to be proactive in containing the outbreak and follow all support and guidance offered.”
If a business does have two or more coronavirus cases in their workplace then they must notify Sandwell’s public health team as soon as possible at www.healthysandwell.co.uk/covid.
More information on the coronavirus pandemic in Sandwell is available on the Healthy Sandwell website at www.healthysandwell.co.uk/covid
The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are recent onset of a new continuous cough or a high temperature or a loss of, or change in, normal sense of taste or smell (anosmia).
If you develop these symptoms, however mild, or you have received a positive coronavirus (COVID-19) test result, then you should immediately self-isolate stay at home for at least 10 days from when your symptoms started. More information is available at www.gov.uk/government/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-list-of-guidance
It is very unlikely that COVID-19 is transmitted through food or food packaging - please see the Government website advice for consumers on food.


birminghammail--2020-09-09--Confirmed: West Brom secure swap deal for Callum Robinson

The Callum Robinson-Oliver Burke saga has reached an end with a swap deal between West Brom and Sheffield United .
Albion have secured the permanent return of Robinson , who helped Slaven Bilic ’ s men win promotion last season .
And in the same deal they have off-loaded misfit Burke who never made anything like the impression that was hoped when he joined for £15 million from RB Leipzig three years ago .
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The attacker has signed a five-year-deal and joins an Albion squad already bolstered by the return of Grady Diangana and the arrivals of David Button and Cédric Kipré .
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The Callum Robinson-Oliver Burke saga has reached an end with a swap deal between West Brom and Sheffield United.
Albion have secured the permanent return of Robinson, who helped Slaven Bilic’s men win promotion last season.
And in the same deal they have off-loaded misfit Burke who never made anything like the impression that was hoped when he joined for £15 million from RB Leipzig three years ago.
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Chris Wilder will hope to get the best out of the undoubtedly talented Scotland international with the aim of adding to the 15 Premier League appearances he has made so far.
Robinson will be making the step back into the top flight – and where he played for Aston Villa early in his career – and for the Blades in the first half of 2019/2020.
The attacker has signed a five-year-deal and joins an Albion squad already bolstered by the return of Grady Diangana and the arrivals of David Button and Cédric Kipré.
Luke Dowling, Albion’s Sporting and Technical Director, said: “We’re delighted to welcome back Callum, who really enjoyed his time at the club on loan and showed his capabilities from the moment he arrived.
“We have seen his ability out wide and also feel he has the capacity to be equally effective in the central areas.
“There is a belief here that there is a lot more to come from Callum under Slaven’s guidance and his development will be another important asset for the club.
“We are equally delighted that in the last few weeks we have been able to sign up our younger players on long term contracts with Matheus, Grady and now Callum.”


birminghammail--2020-09-09--Thousands of West Midlands children are obese by the age of five

Successive governments have failed to tackle rising childhood obesity and it is not clear that the Department of Health ’ s current plans to fight the problem will work , according to a new report by the National Audit Office .
Data published by the NHS shows that more than 9,000 children in schools across the West Midlands region were obese when they are in reception year , which usually means aged between four and five .
That includes 2,255 in Birmingham alone .
And by the time they reached year six , which usually means children aged ten and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Midlands region were obese , including 4,987 in Birmingham .
It means 28 % of year six children in the region are obese .
And that includes 3,593 , or 5.3 % of the total - around one in 20 - who are classed as “ severely obese ” .
It places them at risk of contracting health problems that are usually only seen in adults , such as coronary artery disease , high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes .
Obese children are also more likely to become obese adults , when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , hypertension and stroke , and cancer .
The government estimates that the cost of obesity to the NHS is £6.1 billion and £27 billion to wider society , according to the National Audit Office .
Gareth Davies , the head of the National Audit Office , said : “ Tackling childhood obesity is a major challenge , and one that governments have struggled with since the 2000s .
It is clear that children living in deprived areas or from ethnic minorities are far more likely to be obese and the problem is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Obesity Programme has been slow and many commitments are not yet in place .
The new strategy announced in July has signalled a greater intention to tackle obesity but the government will need to follow through with more urgency , commitment and cohesion if it is to address this severe risk to people ’ s health.
” The report warns that Governments have tried to tackle childhood obesity , but with limited success .
In 2016 the government launched a new childhood obesity plan , which set out an ambitious goal of halving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in obesity between children from the most and least deprived areas , by 2030 .
But the plan is similar to previous strategies and the National Audit Office found that the Department of Health ad not fully evaluated the success of past strategies , meaning it will struggle to learn lessons to help it do better this time .
And the plan has little to say about the link between being on a low income and obesity , the National Audit Office says .
Instead , goals include cutting how much sugar people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a tax in March 2016 to encourage industry to reduce sugar in certain drinks , which raised £240 million in 2018-19 .
Public Health England has made some progress encouraging industry to reduce sugar levels in certain products , but the Government will fail to meet its ambition for industry to reduce sugar by 20 % in products by 2020 .
The Government introduced more anti-obesity measures this year , prompted by concern that people who are severely overweight are more likely to die of coronavirus .
There has been speculation that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s personal experience with Covid-19 .
The main elements of the new strategy are : • a ‘ call to action ’ for everyone who is overweight to take steps to move towards a healthier weight , with tools and apps with advice on how to lose weight and keep it off ; • working to expand weight management services available through the NHS , so more people get the support they need to lose weight ; • publishing a four nation public consultation to gather views and evidence on the current @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people make healthy food choices ; • introducing legislation to require large out-of-home food businesses , including restaurants , cafes and takeaways with more than 250 employees , to add calorie labels to the food they sell ; • consulting on the intention to make companies provide calorie labelling on alcohol ; • legislating to end the promotion of foods high in fat , sugar or salt by restricting volume promotions such as buy one get one free , and the placement of these foods in prominent locations intended to encourage purchasing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England ; and • banning the advertising of foods high in fat , sugar or salt being shown on TV and online before 9pm and holding a short consultation as soon as possible on how to introduce a total restriction of advertising foods high in fat , sugar or salt online .
The National Audit Office called on the Government ensure other departments are held responsible for playing a part in cutting obesity , rather than leaving it solely to the Department of Health .
And in the next spending review , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local authorities and groups who have the greater obesity problems .
The Department of Health should also provide greater support to local authorities to help them implement efforts to reduce childhood obesity .

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Successive governments have failed to tackle rising childhood obesity and it is not clear that the Department of Health’s current plans to fight the problem will work, according to a new report by the National Audit Office.
Data published by the NHS shows that more than 9,000 children in schools across the West Midlands region were obese when they are in reception year, which usually means aged between four and five. That includes 2,255 in Birmingham alone.
And by the time they reached year six, which usually means children aged ten and 11, 19,120 children in the West Midlands region were obese, including 4,987 in Birmingham.
It means 28% of year six children in the region are obese. And that includes 3,593, or 5.3% of the total - around one in 20 - who are classed as “severely obese”. It places them at risk of contracting health problems that are usually only seen in adults, such as coronary artery disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes.
Obese children are also more likely to become obese adults, when they are at risk of cardiovascular disease, hypertension and stroke, and cancer.
The government estimates that the cost of obesity to the NHS is £6.1 billion and £27 billion to wider society, according to the National Audit Office.
Gareth Davies, the head of the National Audit Office, said: “Tackling childhood obesity is a major challenge, and one that governments have struggled with since the 2000s. It is clear that children living in deprived areas or from ethnic minorities are far more likely to be obese and the problem is worsening.
“Progress with the Childhood Obesity Programme has been slow and many commitments are not yet in place. The new strategy announced in July has signalled a greater intention to tackle obesity but the government will need to follow through with more urgency, commitment and cohesion if it is to address this severe risk to people’s health.”
The report warns that Governments have tried to tackle childhood obesity, but with limited success. In 2016 the government launched a new childhood obesity plan, which set out an ambitious goal of halving childhood obesity, and reducing the gap in obesity between children from the most and least deprived areas, by 2030.
But the plan is similar to previous strategies and the National Audit Office found that the Department of Health ad not fully evaluated the success of past strategies, meaning it will struggle to learn lessons to help it do better this time.
And the plan has little to say about the link between being on a low income and obesity, the National Audit Office says.
Instead, goals include cutting how much sugar people across the country. The Treasury introduced a tax in March 2016 to encourage industry to reduce sugar in certain drinks, which raised £240 million in 2018-19. Public Health England has made some progress encouraging industry to reduce sugar levels in certain products, but the Government will fail to meet its ambition for industry to reduce sugar by 20% in products by 2020.
The Government introduced more anti-obesity measures this year, prompted by concern that people who are severely overweight are more likely to die of coronavirus. There has been speculation that the policy was prompted partly by Boris Johnson’s personal experience with Covid-19.
The main elements of the new strategy are:
• a ‘call to action’ for everyone who is overweight to take steps to move towards a healthier weight, with tools and apps with advice on how to lose weight and keep it off;
• working to expand weight management services available through the NHS, so more people get the support they need to lose weight;
• publishing a four nation public consultation to gather views and evidence on the current ‘traffic light’ label to help people make healthy food choices;
• introducing legislation to require large out-of-home food businesses, including restaurants, cafes and takeaways with more than 250 employees, to add calorie labels to the food they sell;
• consulting on the intention to make companies provide calorie labelling on alcohol;
• legislating to end the promotion of foods high in fat, sugar or salt by restricting volume promotions such as buy one get one free, and the placement of these foods in prominent locations intended to encourage purchasing, both online and in physical stores in England; and
• banning the advertising of foods high in fat, sugar or salt being shown on TV and online before 9pm and holding a short consultation as soon as possible on how to introduce a total restriction of advertising foods high in fat, sugar or salt online.
The National Audit Office called on the Government ensure other departments are held responsible for playing a part in cutting obesity, rather than leaving it solely to the Department of Health.
And in the next spending review, the government should target support and funding to local authorities and groups who have the greater obesity problems. The Department of Health should also provide greater support to local authorities to help them implement efforts to reduce childhood obesity.


birminghammail--2020-09-09--Holly Willoughby claps back at 'mean' Piers Morgan over Kim Kardashian row

Holly Willoughby has clapped back at `` mean '' Piers Morgan on This Morning today - in a fierce spat of Kim Kardashian .
The mum-of-three address the controversial Good Morning Britain presenter 's comments on the Kardashians .
As she presenter This Morning alongside Phil Schofield today , Holly , 39 , defended the socialite family .
She said the Kardashians were `` human '' , and praised their `` candy floss '' reality TV series Keeping Up With The Kardashians .
Piers has been an outspoken critic of the family for months and years - and today told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting more stupid - they have done nothing but make the world more stupid .
`` I 'm afraid the end of the Kardashians , this is a rare moment in a horrible year , where we should come together as a country in a moment of national jubilation . ''
Piers then said he and Kim actually used to get on and be on good terms , but he lost his rag with her `` topless selfies '' , he admitted .
He said she was `` nonsense '' - causing Holly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this conversation saying people are entitled to their opinion . ''
Piers said : `` Yes and I 'm entitled to mine - you love them , I think they 're ridiculous . ''

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Holly Willoughby has clapped back at "mean" Piers Morgan on This Morning today - in a fierce spat of Kim Kardashian.
The mum-of-three address the controversial Good Morning Britain presenter's comments on the Kardashians.
As she presenter This Morning alongside Phil Schofield today, Holly, 39, defended the socialite family.
She said the Kardashians were "human", and praised their "candy floss" reality TV series Keeping Up With The Kardashians.
Piers has been an outspoken critic of the family for months and years - and today told Holly: "I could feel myself getting more stupid - they have done nothing but make the world more stupid.
"I'm afraid the end of the Kardashians, this is a rare moment in a horrible year, where we should come together as a country in a moment of national jubilation."
Piers then said he and Kim actually used to get on and be on good terms, but he lost his rag with her "topless selfies", he admitted.
He said she was "nonsense" - causing Holly to clap back: "You started this conversation saying people are entitled to their opinion."
Piers said: "Yes and I'm entitled to mine - you love them, I think they're ridiculous."


birminghammail--2020-09-09--Residents sick of having to rescue vehicles stuck in this mud-bath

This is the churned-up grass in a Solihull road , where the mud has got so bad residents have had to rescue a number of stranded vehicles .
The council has been urged to find a solution to the desperate shortage of parking spaces in Campden Green , Lyndon - which is turning a grassy area into a quagmire .
Ward councillors have warned that many vehicles , left with no choice but to use the `` churned-up '' turf , end up getting stuck .
More than 30 residents have signed a petition urging road chiefs to come up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ street up to modern standards .
Earlier this year , local resident Kate Tipton said the space was criss-crossed with tyre tracks and warned that another verge nearby was also `` a right mess . ''
Cllr Kathryn Thomas ( Lib Dem , Lyndon ) said that the estate had been built before mass car ownership and in certain areas there was n't enough space to park on the service road .
`` Vehicles are regularly parking on the green 's grass , which is not only mucking up the grass but vehicles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - particularly in the winter months , '' she said .
`` And residents are getting really , really fed-up with having to come out of their houses to help push off delivery vans and other cars and vehicles that have got stuck . ''
She went on : `` It 's also really difficult in certain areas , where vehicles are parked on the kerb , for a refuse van or a delivery lorry to get past .
`` The street is an older street , it is quite narrow , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ verge . ''
Residents are keen for new parking spaces to be created to alleviate the problem .
The Lib Dem group has said that while road chiefs originally sounded positive , discussions later seemed to stall amid concerns over funding or setting a precedent for other areas .
More than 30 members of the public put their name to an appeal to get things moving again .
In its latest petitions summary , Solihull Council has confirmed that it received the request in July and was currently investigating the issues .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the next environment and highways decision session , scheduled for October .

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This is the churned-up grass in a Solihull road, where the mud has got so bad residents have had to rescue a number of stranded vehicles.
The council has been urged to find a solution to the desperate shortage of parking spaces in Campden Green, Lyndon - which is turning a grassy area into a quagmire.
Ward councillors have warned that many vehicles, left with no choice but to use the "churned-up" turf, end up getting stuck.
More than 30 residents have signed a petition urging road chiefs to come up with a solution which would bring the street up to modern standards.
Earlier this year, local resident Kate Tipton said the space was criss-crossed with tyre tracks and warned that another verge nearby was also "a right mess."
Cllr Kathryn Thomas (Lib Dem, Lyndon) said that the estate had been built before mass car ownership and in certain areas there wasn't enough space to park on the service road.
"Vehicles are regularly parking on the green's grass, which is not only mucking up the grass but vehicles are regularly getting stuck in the mud - particularly in the winter months," she said.
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"And residents are getting really, really fed-up with having to come out of their houses to help push off delivery vans and other cars and vehicles that have got stuck."
She went on: "It's also really difficult in certain areas, where vehicles are parked on the kerb, for a refuse van or a delivery lorry to get past.
"The street is an older street, it is quite narrow, and again this leads to driving over the verge."
Residents are keen for new parking spaces to be created to alleviate the problem.
The Lib Dem group has said that while road chiefs originally sounded positive, discussions later seemed to stall amid concerns over funding or setting a precedent for other areas.
More than 30 members of the public put their name to an appeal to get things moving again.
In its latest petitions summary, Solihull Council has confirmed that it received the request in July and was currently investigating the issues.
A report on possible action is expected at the next environment and highways decision session, scheduled for October.


birminghammail--2020-09-09--The 40p Tesco product shoppers are all saying is a 'game-changer'

Everyone loves a biccie especially with a lovely cup of tea after a hard days work in order to unwind .
And for many people , their choice of biscuit is of paramount importance .
Some prefer a Rich Tea while others love to go for the traditional Hob Nob .
But now there might be a new contender in the mix after Tesco has released a `` game-changing '' new biscuit , according to some users on Facebook .
The Chocolate Orange Bourbon is now on sale at the supermarket to the joy of many biscuit-loving Brummies .
What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ absolute bargain at 40p a pack , reports LancsLive .
The supermarket 's new offering was spotted by an eagle-shopper from the Money Saver Online Facebook group .
The biscuit product description reads : `` Crunchy & Smooth Carefully baked to a classic recipe with a smooth orange flavour filling .
`` Our bakers have been baking biscuits for more than 50 years .
`` Passing down their knowledge and care from generation to generation .
`` Taking classic recipes – and making them the best they can be .
This is n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new version of a classic biscuit .
The supermarket also sells rhubarb and custard biscuits , also priced at 40p .
The biscuits come in an eye-catching pink packet and are made with a fruity , tangy twist .
You can buy the product on the Tesco website right here .

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Everyone loves a biccie especially with a lovely cup of tea after a hard days work in order to unwind.
And for many people, their choice of biscuit is of paramount importance. Some prefer a Rich Tea while others love to go for the traditional Hob Nob.
But now there might be a new contender in the mix after Tesco has released a "game-changing" new biscuit, according to some users on Facebook.
The Chocolate Orange Bourbon is now on sale at the supermarket to the joy of many biscuit-loving Brummies.
What's more the new biccies are an absolute bargain at 40p a pack, reports LancsLive.
The supermarket's new offering was spotted by an eagle-shopper from the Money Saver Online Facebook group.
The biscuit product description reads: "Crunchy & Smooth Carefully baked to a classic recipe with a smooth orange flavour filling.
"Our bakers have been baking biscuits for more than 50 years.
"Passing down their knowledge and care from generation to generation.
(Image: Facebook)
"Taking classic recipes – and making them the best they can be.
This isn't the first time Tesco has created a new version of a classic biscuit.
The supermarket also sells rhubarb and custard biscuits, also priced at 40p.
The biscuits come in an eye-catching pink packet and are made with a fruity, tangy twist. You can buy the product on the Tesco website right here.


birminghammail--2020-09-09--Watkins reveals why he snubbed Spurs to join 'massive' Aston Villa

Ollie Watkins has revealed the chance to work with Dean Smith again meant it was an easy decision to join Aston Villa .
Villa saw off late interest from Premier League rivals Tottenham to seal a club-record £28m deal , with add-ons meaning the total outlay could be £33m .
Watkins move from Brentford is Villa 's second signing of the window , following full-back Matty Cash in making the step up to the top-flight .
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The striker , who netted 26 goals in the Championship last term , played under Smith at Brentford and is relishing the chance of linking up with the Villa boss this time around .
“ I ’ m delighted , it ’ s been a long time coming , ” he told Villa TV .
“ But , I ’ m buzzing now and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going .
“ The fact that it ’ s a massive club , Dean sold it to me .
I ’ m definitely excited to work with Dean again and I ’ m looking forward to getting started.
” Asked how important Smith 's influence was in his decision , he added : “ Massive , he sold it to me as soon as I met him .
I told my agent , ' I really want to get that sorted ' , as soon as I heard they were interested .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under them at Brentford and hopefully they can do that again now .
“ I really wanted to work with Dean and it ’ s a massive club.
” After moving through the divisions , first with Exeter City and then Brentford , Watkins is confident he can make an impact in the Premier League and is hoping to achieve something 'special ' .
“ I want to hit the ground running , do something special , score some goals , work hard , '' he said .
“ I feel like this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I always want to challenge myself and get myself out of my comfort zone and I felt like this was the right time for me to move on and have a new challenge and I ’ m really relishing this one .
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Ollie Watkins has revealed the chance to work with Dean Smith again meant it was an easy decision to join Aston Villa.
Villa saw off late interest from Premier League rivals Tottenham to seal a club-record £28m deal, with add-ons meaning the total outlay could be £33m.
Watkins move from Brentford is Villa's second signing of the window, following full-back Matty Cash in making the step up to the top-flight.
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The striker, who netted 26 goals in the Championship last term, played under Smith at Brentford and is relishing the chance of linking up with the Villa boss this time around.
“I’m delighted, it’s been a long time coming,” he told Villa TV. “But, I’m buzzing now and I can’t wait to get going.
“The fact that it’s a massive club, Dean sold it to me. I’m definitely excited to work with Dean again and I’m looking forward to getting started.”
Asked how important Smith's influence was in his decision, he added: “Massive, he sold it to me as soon as I met him. I told my agent, 'I really want to get that sorted', as soon as I heard they were interested. They gave me a lot of confidence playing under them at Brentford and hopefully they can do that again now.
“I really wanted to work with Dean and it’s a massive club.”
After moving through the divisions, first with Exeter City and then Brentford, Watkins is confident he can make an impact in the Premier League and is hoping to achieve something 'special'.
“I want to hit the ground running, do something special, score some goals, work hard," he said.
“I feel like this is the next step for me, I always want to challenge myself and get myself out of my comfort zone and I felt like this was the right time for me to move on and have a new challenge and I’m really relishing this one.”


birminghammail--2020-09-09--Covid-19 Mobile Testing Unit back in Tamworth

A Mobile Testing Unit will be in Tamworth today ( Wednesday ) and Thursday offering Covid-19 tests to anyone who has symptoms of the virus .
The centre at the Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital will be open from 10.30am to 3.30 pm on both days .
Appointments can be booked online at www.nhs.uk/coronavirus .
If no slots are available on the national portal people can also attend the drive-through without an appointment .
You will need to wear a face covering and bring ID .
Tamworth MP Christopher Pincher has backed the move and said : `` Yesterday I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about increasing mobile testing in Tamworth so it is great news that today and tomorrow , the Sir Robert Peel Hospital testing unit will be offering further Covid-19 tests . ''
Dr Richard Harling , Staffordshire County Council ’ s Director of Health and Care , said : “ If people live in the Tamworth area have symptoms of Covid-19 they should get tested as soon as possible .
“ With schools going back , we do expect to see cases among pupils and staff .
We aim to balance control of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We will work with schools to determine which other pupils and staff have been exposed to the virus and need to isolate .
Sometimes this may include whole “ bubbles ” , which could mean whole year groups .
“ Any pupils and staff who have been exposed need to stay at home for 14 days and book a test if they develop symptoms.
” Dr Johnny McMahon , Staffordshire County Council ’ s Cabinet Member for Health , Care and Wellbeing , added : “ We know there are issues with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make sure there is testing available locally for everyone who has symptoms .
“ If you do need to book a test , then the mobile centre will be open for business in Tamworth for people to just turn up , so please do take advantage of this.
” On Tuesday , Rawlett High School advised pupils in two year groups and associated teachers to self-isolate as a precaution after a member of staff and a pupil tested positive for coronavirus .
A second pupil is awaiting test results .
On Saturday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BonDs bar in Church Street had also tested positive .

A Mobile Testing Unit will be in Tamworth today (Wednesday) and Thursday offering Covid-19 tests to anyone who has symptoms of the virus.
The centre at the Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital will be open from 10.30am to 3.30 pm on both days.
Appointments can be booked online at www.nhs.uk/coronavirus. If no slots are available on the national portal people can also attend the drive-through without an appointment. You will need to wear a face covering and bring ID.
Tamworth MP Christopher Pincher has backed the move and said: "Yesterday I spoke to the Health Secretary Matt Hancock about increasing mobile testing in Tamworth so it is great news that today and tomorrow, the Sir Robert Peel Hospital testing unit will be offering further Covid-19 tests."
Dr Richard Harling, Staffordshire County Council’s Director of Health and Care, said: “If people live in the Tamworth area have symptoms of Covid-19 they should get tested as soon as possible.
“With schools going back, we do expect to see cases among pupils and staff. We aim to balance control of the infection against maintaining pupils’ education.
“We will work with schools to determine which other pupils and staff have been exposed to the virus and need to isolate. Sometimes this may include whole “bubbles”, which could mean whole year groups.
“Any pupils and staff who have been exposed need to stay at home for 14 days and book a test if they develop symptoms.”
Dr Johnny McMahon, Staffordshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Health, Care and Wellbeing, added: “We know there are issues with booking appointments nationally, so we want to make sure there is testing available locally for everyone who has symptoms.
“If you do need to book a test, then the mobile centre will be open for business in Tamworth for people to just turn up, so please do take advantage of this.”
On Tuesday, Rawlett High School advised pupils in two year groups and associated teachers to self-isolate as a precaution after a member of staff and a pupil tested positive for coronavirus. A second pupil is awaiting test results.
On Saturday it was revealed two people who visited BonDs bar in Church Street had also tested positive.


birminghammail--2020-09-09--Cheapest way to pre-order FIFA 21 unveiled - £15 off and early access

The release date of EA 's latest FIFA franchise game is drawing closer , with FIFA 21 having a UK and worldwide release date of October 9 , 2020 .
Their last release , FIFA 20 , was the most-played game in FIFA franchise history , with unique players increasing 10 percent year-over-year and daily active players reaching an all-time engagement high .
So there 's real excitement around the next edition of the game , particularly with the release of next-generation consoles like the Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S and the PlayStation 5 , as EA have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on these next-generation consoles when they are released .
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birminghammail--2020-09-09--ADVERTORIAL: Have the bookies got it wrong about Jamie Vardy - again?

He 's the current Golden Boot winner , he 's featured amongst the Premier League 's top five scorers in each of the last three seasons and he 's called time on his international career to concentrate on club football .
Yet Jamie Vardy is way down in seventh place in this season 's betting to carry off the Golden Boot .
Like most bookies thepools.com Britain 's oldest established football betting platform , has usual suspects like Mo Salah , Harry Kane , Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang , Sergio Aguero and Raheem Sterling higher up the betting than the consistently lethal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Timo Werner is rated at 10/1 , despite no player ever having won the Golden Boot in their debut season in English football ( Arsenal 's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang came close in 2018/19 mind , Mo Salah pipping him to the Golden Boot by virtue of having more assists ) .
Maybe it 's Vardy 's age which counts against him .
He 's 33 , but is still very much Brendan Rodgers ' main man up front and likely to play whenever he is available .
thepools.com pay EW on the first four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has to be considered in Golden Boot betting .
So where else for value ?
Fulham forward Aleksandar Mitrovic is a huge 80/1 .
He was The Championship 's leading marksman last season with 26 league goals but the Premier League is no alien territory to him .
He scored a respectable 11 goals for The Cottagers when they were relegated in 2018/19 .
Still only 25 years old , Fulham 's penalty taker and with a habit of hitting the ground running - he scored for Serbia against Russia this week , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season and six in eight the previous season - that price of 80/1 may not hang around for long .
So what about the usual suspects ?
Mo Salah has seen his season by season tally decline from the astonishing 32 goal campaign of 2017/18 to 22 and then 19 least season , as Liverpool spread their goals around .
Team-mate Sadio Mane also suffered from the same trend , dipping from 22 to 18 last term , but both remain solid EW tips .
Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is surely too long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one goal last season and sharing top billing in his debut season in English football ?
While Southampton 's Danny Ings is another very , very tempting long shot at 20/1 .
Timo Werner has the potential to emulate Aubameyang 's successful switch from Bundesliga to Premier League , having a four-season average of 19.5 goals in Germany - including 28 last season .
Sergio Aguero celebrated his 32nd birthday in June but while his goals ratio was its usual outstanding level last season , the Argentine only started 24 Premier League matches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a quarter of his Premier League campaign wiped out by injury , but he 's back and fully fit and installed as second favourite behind Mo Salah .

He's the current Golden Boot winner, he's featured amongst the Premier League's top five scorers in each of the last three seasons and he's called time on his international career to concentrate on club football.
Yet Jamie Vardy is way down in seventh place in this season's betting to carry off the Golden Boot.
Like most bookies thepools.com Britain's oldest established football betting platform, has usual suspects like Mo Salah, Harry Kane, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Sergio Aguero and Raheem Sterling higher up the betting than the consistently lethal Leicester marksman.
Even Chelsea new boy Timo Werner is rated at 10/1, despite no player ever having won the Golden Boot in their debut season in English football (Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang came close in 2018/19 mind, Mo Salah pipping him to the Golden Boot by virtue of having more assists).
Maybe it's Vardy's age which counts against him.
He's 33, but is still very much Brendan Rodgers' main man up front and likely to play whenever he is available.
And he's consistent.
Jamie Vardy – Premier League record:
2019/20 – 23 goals (1st place – Golden Boot)
2018/19 – 18 goals (5th)
2017/18 – 20 goals (4th)
2016/17 – 13 goals
2015/16 – 24 goals (joint-2nd)
thepools.com pay EW on the first four places at 1/4 odds, so Vardy has to be considered in Golden Boot betting.
So where else for value?
Fulham forward Aleksandar Mitrovic is a huge 80/1 . He was The Championship's leading marksman last season with 26 league goals but the Premier League is no alien territory to him.
(Image: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)
He scored a respectable 11 goals for The Cottagers when they were relegated in 2018/19.
Still only 25 years old, Fulham's penalty taker and with a habit of hitting the ground running - he scored for Serbia against Russia this week, scored seven in his first eight last season and six in eight the previous season - that price of 80/1 may not hang around for long.
So what about the usual suspects?
Mo Salah has seen his season by season tally decline from the astonishing 32 goal campaign of 2017/18 to 22 and then 19 least season, as Liverpool spread their goals around. Team-mate Sadio Mane also suffered from the same trend, dipping from 22 to 18 last term, but both remain solid EW tips.
Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is surely too long at 6/1 , having been pipped by one goal last season and sharing top billing in his debut season in English football?
While Southampton's Danny Ings is another very, very tempting long shot at 20/1 .
Timo Werner has the potential to emulate Aubameyang's successful switch from Bundesliga to Premier League, having a four-season average of 19.5 goals in Germany - including 28 last season.
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Sergio Aguero celebrated his 32nd birthday in June but while his goals ratio was its usual outstanding level last season, the Argentine only started 24 Premier League matches.
Harry Kane was another who saw a quarter of his Premier League campaign wiped out by injury, but he's back and fully fit and installed as second favourite behind Mo Salah.
Last three seasons
23 Vardy, 22 Aubameyang, Ings, 20 Sterling, 19 Salah, 18 Kane, Mane
22 Salah, Aubameyang, Mane, 21 Aguero, 18 Vardy, 17 Kane, Sterling
32 Salah, 30 Kane, 21 Aguero, 20 Vardy, 18 Sterling.
Premier League Top Scorer betting
Mo Salah 9/2
Harry Kane 11/2
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 6/1
Sergio Aguero 13/2
Timo Werner 10/1
Raheem Sterling 11/1
Jamie Vardy 14/1
Sadio Mane 16/1
Marcus Rashford 16/1
Anthony Martial 18/1
Bruno Fernandes 18/1
Gabriel Jesus 18/1
Danny Ings 20/1
Raul Jimenez 28/1
Tammy Abraham 33/1
Mason Greenwood 33/1
Alexandre Lacazette 40/1
Roberto Firmino 40/1
Kai Havertz 40/1
Hakim Ziyech 50/1
Christian Pulisic 50/1
Richarlison 66/1
Dominic Calvert-Lewin 66/1
Kevin De Bruyne 80/1
Aleksandar Mitrovic 80/1
Olivier Giroud 80/1
Chris Wood 80/1
Son Heung-Min 80/1


birminghammail--2020-09-09--10pm curfew across England could be imposed to avoid second wave

The government could issue a nationwide 10pm curfew in a bid to stave off a second national lockdown , according to reports .
In Bolton , new restrictions mean pubs , bars and restaurants face having to serve takeaway items only - with strict 10pm closing times .
Birmingham has the third highest coronavirus rate in the country - behind only Bolton and Bradford .
And as part of the government 's efforts to avoid a second wave of Covid-19 , people could be banned from going out after 10pm or 11pm .
The reports have surfaced in national media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a grip on Covid-19 amid a rising number of cases .
Ministers are thinking of extending the measures to the whole of the country following the apparent success of similar restrictions in Belgium , according to The Daily Telegraph .
Matt Hancock today said the ban on gatherings of more than six people , due to come into effect on Monday , will be in place for the `` foreseeable future '' .
Mr Hancock warned of a possible second peak , as he imposed further measures in Bolton restricting all hospitality to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rules meaning venues will have to close between 10pm and 5am .
Jeremy Hunt , Tory chairman of the Commons Health and Social Care Select Committee , asked if the Government will look to South Korea and Hong Kong as examples of good practice for stemming an increase in cases and avoiding a second lockdown .
Mr Hancock replied : `` In some countries , not only in the Far East but also closer to home , they have seen a rise in cases especially among younger people , taken action and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's particularly true , for instance , in Belgium which we were very worried about a month ago but the case rate has come right down when they put a curfew in place . ''
He added : `` We 'll be stepping up the communications , making sure that people are reminded very clearly with clarity of the rules .
`` We 'll be taking action to step up enforcement too to make sure that we can keep this virus under control until we can build up both the mass testing capacity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement , ultimately the vaccine on which the scientists are doing great work , but all vaccine work is uncertain until we get clarity from the regulators that it 's safe and effective to use . ''

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The government could issue a nationwide 10pm curfew in a bid to stave off a second national lockdown, according to reports.
In Bolton, new restrictions mean pubs, bars and restaurants face having to serve takeaway items only - with strict 10pm closing times.
Birmingham has the third highest coronavirus rate in the country - behind only Bolton and Bradford.
And as part of the government's efforts to avoid a second wave of Covid-19, people could be banned from going out after 10pm or 11pm.
The reports have surfaced in national media publications as the government aims to get a grip on Covid-19 amid a rising number of cases.
Ministers are thinking of extending the measures to the whole of the country following the apparent success of similar restrictions in Belgium, according to The Daily Telegraph.
Matt Hancock today said the ban on gatherings of more than six people, due to come into effect on Monday, will be in place for the "foreseeable future".
Mr Hancock warned of a possible second peak, as he imposed further measures in Bolton restricting all hospitality to takeaways only - as well as new rules meaning venues will have to close between 10pm and 5am.
Jeremy Hunt, Tory chairman of the Commons Health and Social Care Select Committee, asked if the Government will look to South Korea and Hong Kong as examples of good practice for stemming an increase in cases and avoiding a second lockdown.
Mr Hancock replied: "In some countries, not only in the Far East but also closer to home, they have seen a rise in cases especially among younger people, taken action and that has turned the curve.
"That's particularly true, for instance, in Belgium which we were very worried about a month ago but the case rate has come right down when they put a curfew in place."
He added: "We'll be stepping up the communications, making sure that people are reminded very clearly with clarity of the rules.
"We'll be taking action to step up enforcement too to make sure that we can keep this virus under control until we can build up both the mass testing capacity and, as I mentioned in my statement, ultimately the vaccine on which the scientists are doing great work, but all vaccine work is uncertain until we get clarity from the regulators that it's safe and effective to use."


birminghammail--2020-09-09--Police continue hunt for knifeman who stabbed teenager in Witton

Police are continuing their hunt for a knifeman who stabbed a teenager in a broad daylight attack in Witton .
The 19-year-old was knifed shortly after 2pm Tuesday , September 8 on Witton Road , near the junctions with Tame Road and Deykin Avenue .
The victim was rushed to hospital by ambulance crews .
West Midlands Police today confirmed he was being treated in hospital for injuries which were not believed to be life-changing or threatneing .
The force said no arrests had been made and investigations continued .
A force spokeswoman said : `` There have been no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigations are continuing .
`` The 19-year-old 's injuries are not believed to be life-changing or life-threatening .
`` Anyone with information has been asked to contact us via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk , or via 101 .
Quote log 2458 .
Witton Road was sealed off for much of Tuesday as a forensic team searched for evidence .
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman previously said : `` We were called at 2.19pm to reports of a stabbing at the junction of Brookvale Road and Deykin Avenue .
`` One man has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken to hospital for further care . ''

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Police are continuing their hunt for a knifeman who stabbed a teenager in a broad daylight attack in Witton.
The 19-year-old was knifed shortly after 2pm Tuesday, September 8 on Witton Road, near the junctions with Tame Road and Deykin Avenue.
The victim was rushed to hospital by ambulance crews.
West Midlands Police today confirmed he was being treated in hospital for injuries which were not believed to be life-changing or threatneing.
The force said no arrests had been made and investigations continued.
A force spokeswoman said: "There have been no arrests, CCTV is being reviewed as investigations are continuing.
"The 19-year-old's injuries are not believed to be life-changing or life-threatening.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
"Anyone with information has been asked to contact us via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk, or via 101. Quote log 2458.
"Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
Witton Road was sealed off for much of Tuesday as a forensic team searched for evidence.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman previously said: "We were called at 2.19pm to reports of a stabbing at the junction of Brookvale Road and Deykin Avenue.
"An ambulance, paramedic officer and West Midlands CARE team medics attended.
"One man has been given treatment on scene before being taken to hospital for further care."


birminghammail--2020-09-09--Squad numbers available to Watkins after Villa transfer

Aston Villa have officially completed the signing of striker Ollie Watkins from Brentford .
Watkins has put pen to paper on a five-year contract at Villa Park , and will link up with his old boss Dean Smith .
The 24-year-old impressed in the Championship last season , netting 25 goals in the competition .
Watkins has already previously played under Smith during the Villa boss ’ s time at Griffin Park .
Although Villa fans have a slightly longer wait than the majority due to the opening game against Manchester City being postponed due to City ’ s involvement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of last season .
It means that Villa kick off their season a week later when they host Sheffield United at Villa Park .
Villa have also added former Nottingham Forest right-back Matty Cash during the transfer window as the club look to better a 17th place Premier League finish last season .
During his three seasons at Brentford , Watkins has worn the number 11 shirt , but that is taken by Marvelous Nakamba at Villa Park .
So what squad number could Watkins take at the club should he complete a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shirt numbers that are currently free .
No .
2 - A number typically reserved for the right-back , the number two was last worn by Belgian Ritchie De Laet .
No .
4 - The number was last occupied by loanee Danny Drinkwater , and is typically worn by a central midfielder .
No .
5 - Another number that is not traditionally worn by a striker and was last used by central defender James Chester .
No .
13 - The number closest to Watkins ’ current squad number at Brentford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goalkeepers over the last few seasons .
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16 - The number 16 is free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ summer .
No .
19 - Was worn by Borja Baston last season , who has since joined Spanish side CD Leganes .
No .
26 - The number used by Jonathan Kodjia over the last four seasons .
No .
29 - Has been left clear with the departure of goalkeeper Pepe Reina .
No .
31-37 - The majority of numbers up in the 30s will be available to Watkins should he wish to use them .
No .
41 + - Almost all numbers from 41 upwards will also be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the number 99 should Scott Hogan stay at the club beyond the summer .

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Aston Villa have officially completed the signing of striker Ollie Watkins from Brentford.
Watkins has put pen to paper on a five-year contract at Villa Park, and will link up with his old boss Dean Smith.
The 24-year-old impressed in the Championship last season, netting 25 goals in the competition. Watkins has already previously played under Smith during the Villa boss’s time at Griffin Park.
Although Villa fans have a slightly longer wait than the majority due to the opening game against Manchester City being postponed due to City’s involvement in the Champions League at the end of last season.
It means that Villa kick off their season a week later when they host Sheffield United at Villa Park.
Villa have also added former Nottingham Forest right-back Matty Cash during the transfer window as the club look to better a 17th place Premier League finish last season.
During his three seasons at Brentford, Watkins has worn the number 11 shirt, but that is taken by Marvelous Nakamba at Villa Park.
So what squad number could Watkins take at the club should he complete a transfer this summer? Here are the shirt numbers that are currently free.
No. 2 - A number typically reserved for the right-back, the number two was last worn by Belgian Ritchie De Laet.
No. 4 - The number was last occupied by loanee Danny Drinkwater, and is typically worn by a central midfielder.
No. 5 - Another number that is not traditionally worn by a striker and was last used by central defender James Chester.
No. 13 - The number closest to Watkins’ current squad number at Brentford, but has generally been used by goalkeepers over the last few seasons.
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No. 16 - The number 16 is free after James Bree left the club this summer.
No. 19 - Was worn by Borja Baston last season, who has since joined Spanish side CD Leganes.
No. 26 - The number used by Jonathan Kodjia over the last four seasons.
No. 29 - Has been left clear with the departure of goalkeeper Pepe Reina.
No. 31-37 - The majority of numbers up in the 30s will be available to Watkins should he wish to use them.
No. 41 + - Almost all numbers from 41 upwards will also be available to the striker, apart from the number 99 should Scott Hogan stay at the club beyond the summer.


birminghammail--2020-09-09--The thrilling Aston Villa XI after £75 million transfer rampage

Aston Villa have confirmed the £28 million signing of Ollie Watkins - smashing their transfer record by £6 million .
Watkins ' arrival - scorer of 26 goals last term - will be a huge boost for Dean Smith ahead of the new 2020/21 campaign .
Villa have a friendly pencilled in with Manchester United this weekend before competitive action kicks in next week ( September 15 ) in the Carabao Cup at Burton Albion .
Watkins will follow Nottingham Forest full-back Matty Cash through the door , while there remains solid interest in £16 million-rated Josh King from Bournemouth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , below , young gun Rhian Brewster and Chelsea midfielder Connor Gallagher , 20 .
Knowing Villa 's new season starts next week with games against Burton and Sheffield United , here 's an attempt to name Dean Smith 's strongest-possible XI should late transfer deals come to fruition .
Arsenal goalkeeper Martinez remains high on Smith 's agenda with Villa - according to the Daily Mail - pushing hard in a deal worth £15 million .
The Argentine , 28 , will revert back to a back-up stopper in line with Bernd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those closest to Martinez telling confirming Villa are leading the race to sign him .
Villa 's goalkeeping situation is simple : Tom Heaton is out until late October and will miss at least six games , with Jed Steer expected to fill in in the meantime .
Orjan Nyland and Lovre Kalinic have uncertain futures at the club with the pair remaining back-up options ahead of trying to source moves away .
As for Martinez , the former Wolves loanee enjoyed a fine end to last season but wants to be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can be just that .
Ahead of Martinez , Villa 's defence will be pretty regimented knowing favoured pairing Ezri Konsa and Tyrone Mings will behind the new campaign at the heart of Smith 's back line .
At left-back , Matt Targett will look to continue his development after being touted as a future England left-back option by Smith during a decent run of form last year .
At right-back , it 'll be a straight shoot-out between new signing Matty Cash and Frederic Guilbert , the latter attracting interest according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , will have a job on his hands winning his starting shirt with Guilbert a fierce competitor .
In midfield , Douglas Luiz is up there with Jack Grealish for being the first name on Smith 's Villa team sheet .
The Brazilian was a monster throughout Project Restart and looked every bit a Manchester City player .
The 22-year-old will be Villa 's anchorman in Smith 's favoured three-man midfield , and will look to continue forging a strong bond with John McGinn .
The Scot struggled for match sharpness at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a hairline shin fracture in the March .
McGinn will be hoping to set the Premier League alight once more , though , in a similar vein to when he did so this time last season .
Arguably Villa 's most fretted position , meanwhile , is alongside McGinn with Conor Hourihane looking most-likely to keep his starting shirt for the curtain-raiser .
The Cork-born star really came to the fore when Villa needed him to during the Restart and plucked out valuable assists to help Villa stave off relegation .
Hourihane will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year after an up and down 2019/20 .
Now to the most crucial area of the pitch , Smith will be desperate for Villa to add a clinical and devastating edge to their game with Mbwana Samatta and Keinan Davis both looking void of confidence upon Villa 's Premier League conclusion .
Brazilian striker Wesley remains sidelined for the next few months , meaning new boy Ollie Watkins will undoubtedly get the chance to shine from the get-go should he complete his £33 million transfer in the coming days .
Watkins ' arrival @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effect in terms of Villa 's incomings with Smith looking at bringing in £16 million Josh King to bolster his front-line as well .
Like Watkins , King can play and float anywhere across the forward prong , while also possessing the ability to drop deep to help bring others into play .
King , Watkins and England 's Jack Grealish just screams danger and chaos .
Villa 's skipper will come back somewhat powered-up after an extended break away on his maiden England call-up , learning from the likes of Raheem Sterling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You get the feeling , King and Grealish could well provide the ammunition for Watkins up front - with the pair themselves vying for double figures in the Premier League this coming season - on top of Watkins ' return .
There 's just goals , goals , goals in that new-look attack and supporters should be really excited by its potential should deals get done .
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Aston Villa have confirmed the £28 million signing of Ollie Watkins - smashing their transfer record by £6 million.
Watkins' arrival - scorer of 26 goals last term - will be a huge boost for Dean Smith ahead of the new 2020/21 campaign.
Villa have a friendly pencilled in with Manchester United this weekend before competitive action kicks in next week (September 15) in the Carabao Cup at Burton Albion.
Watkins will follow Nottingham Forest full-back Matty Cash through the door, while there remains solid interest in £16 million-rated Josh King from Bournemouth, £15 million-valued Arsenal stopper Emiliano Martinez, below , young gun Rhian Brewster and Chelsea midfielder Connor Gallagher, 20.
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Knowing Villa's new season starts next week with games against Burton and Sheffield United, here's an attempt to name Dean Smith's strongest-possible XI should late transfer deals come to fruition.
Arsenal goalkeeper Martinez remains high on Smith's agenda with Villa - according to the Daily Mail - pushing hard in a deal worth £15 million.
The Argentine, 28, will revert back to a back-up stopper in line with Bernd Leno's return from injury, with those closest to Martinez telling confirming Villa are leading the race to sign him.
Villa's goalkeeping situation is simple: Tom Heaton is out until late October and will miss at least six games, with Jed Steer expected to fill in in the meantime.
Orjan Nyland and Lovre Kalinic have uncertain futures at the club with the pair remaining back-up options ahead of trying to source moves away.
As for Martinez, the former Wolves loanee enjoyed a fine end to last season but wants to be a No.1 and, at Villa, he can be just that.
Ahead of Martinez, Villa's defence will be pretty regimented knowing favoured pairing Ezri Konsa and Tyrone Mings will behind the new campaign at the heart of Smith's back line.
At left-back, Matt Targett will look to continue his development after being touted as a future England left-back option by Smith during a decent run of form last year.
At right-back, it'll be a straight shoot-out between new signing Matty Cash and Frederic Guilbert, the latter attracting interest according to reports in France.
Cash, meanwhile, will have a job on his hands winning his starting shirt with Guilbert a fierce competitor.
In midfield, Douglas Luiz is up there with Jack Grealish for being the first name on Smith's Villa team sheet.
The Brazilian was a monster throughout Project Restart and looked every bit a Manchester City player.
The 22-year-old will be Villa's anchorman in Smith's favoured three-man midfield, and will look to continue forging a strong bond with John McGinn.
The Scot struggled for match sharpness at the back-end of last season after picking up a hairline shin fracture in the March. McGinn will be hoping to set the Premier League alight once more, though, in a similar vein to when he did so this time last season.
Arguably Villa's most fretted position, meanwhile, is alongside McGinn with Conor Hourihane looking most-likely to keep his starting shirt for the curtain-raiser.
The Cork-born star really came to the fore when Villa needed him to during the Restart and plucked out valuable assists to help Villa stave off relegation.
Hourihane will be looking to really kick on this year after an up and down 2019/20.
Now to the most crucial area of the pitch, Smith will be desperate for Villa to add a clinical and devastating edge to their game with Mbwana Samatta and Keinan Davis both looking void of confidence upon Villa's Premier League conclusion.
Brazilian striker Wesley remains sidelined for the next few months, meaning new boy Ollie Watkins will undoubtedly get the chance to shine from the get-go should he complete his £33 million transfer in the coming days.
Watkins' arrival could begin a bit of a domino effect in terms of Villa's incomings with Smith looking at bringing in £16 million Josh King to bolster his front-line as well.
Like Watkins, King can play and float anywhere across the forward prong, while also possessing the ability to drop deep to help bring others into play.
King, Watkins and England's Jack Grealish just screams danger and chaos. Villa's skipper will come back somewhat powered-up after an extended break away on his maiden England call-up, learning from the likes of Raheem Sterling, Harry Kane and Jadon Sancho.
You get the feeling, King and Grealish could well provide the ammunition for Watkins up front - with the pair themselves vying for double figures in the Premier League this coming season - on top of Watkins' return. There's just goals, goals, goals in that new-look attack and supporters should be really excited by its potential should deals get done.
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Aston Villa's strongest-possible XI (4-3-3): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett; McGinn, Douglas Luiz, Hourihane; King, Watkins, Grealish. Subs: Steer, Guilbert, Hause, Nakamba, Gallagher, Trezeguet, Samatta.
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birminghammail--2020-09-09--'Ridiculously overpriced' - Rival fans react to Villa signing Watkins

Aston Villa have officially completed the signing of striker Ollie Watkins from Brentford .
Watkins has put pen to paper on a five-year contract at Villa Park , and will link up with his old boss Dean Smith .
The forward had long been a Villa transfer target this summer and , after some bullish negotiations from Smith 's former club Brentford , they have finally got their man .
The £28m deal , which would overtake Villa 's previous club record fee of £22m for Wesley , is likely to raise plenty of eyebrows , but fans will hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Championship Player of the Year is money well spent .
The deal could well rise to around £33m if the conditions of certain performance-based add-ons are met .
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It is always up-to-date with the latest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Play Store and App Store Of course , Villa were not the only club to show an interest in Watkins , with several other sides believed to also be in the running .
Leeds United were one of the sides believed to be interested and , after seeing the amount spent by Villa , a number of Whites fans took to Twitter to claim that Spanish striker Rodrigo will likely represent better value .
@ Aaron_Peecs And villa laugh at us for signing Rodrigo .
@ cawood7l Villa fans laughing at us for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last year in La Liga .
Yet they ’ re buzzing with Watkins whose had one good season in the Championship - and they ’ re paying more just cos he ’ s English .
@ wayneleedsfan Villa fans - Rodrigo overpriced paid too much .
Also Villa fans - £28-33m for a Championship player , get the deal done .
@ Brandon7Yates Paying more than we did for Rodrigo .
So much more sensible looking abroad .
English players are ridiculously overpriced .
Sheffield United were also believed to be interested , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ price tag to be too much .
@ nickbannister77 Once again Villa have their pants pulled down , paying ridiculous prices for players .
@ SUFC_memories Villa must have more money than sense , £28m rising to £33m for Ollie Watkins is daylight robbery .
A fantastic deal for Brentford .
I ’ m glad we ’ re sensible enough as a club not to get dragged into these type of negotiations @ Bailey_SUFC £33 million for Ollie Watkins ?
!
Head has well and truly gone .
Villa 's rivals West Bromwich @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Watkins , but their fans also believe their side 's moves in the market have represented better value .
The Baggies recently landed highly-rated West Ham United star Grady Diangana for £18m , and are also believed to be keen on Huddersfield 's Karlan Grant .
@ Evans90 If the fee for Watkins shows anything it ’ s that we got Grady for an absolute steal !
@ MattyJPerry They seem desperate to me , and the selling clubs clearly know it !

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Aston Villa have officially completed the signing of striker Ollie Watkins from Brentford.
Watkins has put pen to paper on a five-year contract at Villa Park, and will link up with his old boss Dean Smith.
The forward had long been a Villa transfer target this summer and, after some bullish negotiations from Smith's former club Brentford, they have finally got their man.
The £28m deal, which would overtake Villa's previous club record fee of £22m for Wesley, is likely to raise plenty of eyebrows, but fans will hope that the move for last season's Championship Player of the Year is money well spent.
The deal could well rise to around £33m if the conditions of certain performance-based add-ons are met.
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Of course, Villa were not the only club to show an interest in Watkins, with several other sides believed to also be in the running.
Leeds United were one of the sides believed to be interested and, after seeing the amount spent by Villa, a number of Whites fans took to Twitter to claim that Spanish striker Rodrigo will likely represent better value.
@Aaron_Peecs And villa laugh at us for signing Rodrigo.
@cawood7l Villa fans laughing at us for signing Rodrigo cos he scored 4 goals last year in La Liga. Yet they’re buzzing with Watkins whose had one good season in the Championship - and they’re paying more just cos he’s English.
@wayneleedsfan Villa fans - Rodrigo overpriced paid too much. Also Villa fans - £28-33m for a Championship player, get the deal done.
@Brandon7Yates Paying more than we did for Rodrigo. So much more sensible looking abroad. English players are ridiculously overpriced.
Sheffield United were also believed to be interested, although their fans also seemingly believed the price tag to be too much.
@nickbannister77 Once again Villa have their pants pulled down, paying ridiculous prices for players.
@SUFC_memories Villa must have more money than sense, £28m rising to £33m for Ollie Watkins is daylight robbery. A fantastic deal for Brentford. I’m glad we’re sensible enough as a club not to get dragged into these type of negotiations
@Bailey_SUFC £33 million for Ollie Watkins?! Head has well and truly gone.
Villa's rivals West Bromwich Albion were another club to be linked with Watkins, but their fans also believe their side's moves in the market have represented better value.
The Baggies recently landed highly-rated West Ham United star Grady Diangana for £18m, and are also believed to be keen on Huddersfield's Karlan Grant.
@Evans90 If the fee for Watkins shows anything it’s that we got Grady for an absolute steal!
@MattyJPerry They seem desperate to me, and the selling clubs clearly know it!
@thefullmontyb91 Talk about a panic buy. 33 million quid for a championship player


birminghammail--2020-09-09--Gary Neville's verdict on Jack Grealish's England debut

Sky pundit Gary Neville says Jack Grealish `` looked confident '' when he came on for his long-awaited England debut .
Aston Villa 's star man came off the bench in the second half during the Three Lions ' Nations League 0-0 draw with Denmark in Copenhagen , and immediately looked to take the game by the scruff of the neck .
A turgid display was given a spark when the 24-year-old was introduced , giving Gareth Southgate food for thought ahead of the next international break .
Neville was impressed with the creative midfielder following his much-talked-about bow for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa newsletter for Ollie Watkins updates The former Brentford hotshot takes the mantle from Wesley Moraes , and big things are expected of the winger/striker at Villa Park .
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Neville said : `` He did OK when he came on , England were far better in this period of the game , and I think the moment that Mason Mount came on , he dropped in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the team started to look like it had better attacking shape .
`` So he came on into a team who were playing better than they were in the first half .
`` He looked confident , he always looks confident , always wants the ball .
He 's never going to be found wanting , like Kalvin Phillips , I did n't fear before the game that he 'd be nervous on the ball , not show for the ball , not want to take the ball .
`` These lads believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the game and how it has changed in the last 20 years , I think technically these players playing for England are far better generally , not everybody because you could point to Paul Gascoigne .
`` But generally they are a better tecnhical group . ''

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Sky pundit Gary Neville says Jack Grealish "looked confident" when he came on for his long-awaited England debut.
Aston Villa's star man came off the bench in the second half during the Three Lions' Nations League 0-0 draw with Denmark in Copenhagen, and immediately looked to take the game by the scruff of the neck.
A turgid display was given a spark when the 24-year-old was introduced, giving Gareth Southgate food for thought ahead of the next international break.
Neville was impressed with the creative midfielder following his much-talked-about bow for his country.
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Neville said: "He did OK when he came on, England were far better in this period of the game, and I think the moment that Mason Mount came on, he dropped in off Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling and the team started to look like it had better attacking shape.
"So he came on into a team who were playing better than they were in the first half.
"He looked confident, he always looks confident, always wants the ball. He's never going to be found wanting, like Kalvin Phillips, I didn't fear before the game that he'd be nervous on the ball, not show for the ball, not want to take the ball.
"These lads believe in their own ability. We talk about the game and how it has changed in the last 20 years, I think technically these players playing for England are far better generally, not everybody because you could point to Paul Gascoigne.
"But generally they are a better tecnhical group."