birminghammail--2020-06-12--Barbers will be 'good to go' when given date, says Polesworth hairdresser

Barbers and salons are on stand by to reopen next month and one Polesworth hairdesser says she is confident local businesses will all be ‘ good to go ’ .
Salons have been handed a tentative date of July 4 at the very earliest to reopen with a spokesman for the Prime Minister saying : “ It ’ s correct to say we ’ re working as quickly as we can to get hairdressers up and running safely .
`` That is one of the areas we have a ministerial led task force focused upon.
” And Carla Evans , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said : “ We all want to get back to work as soon as possible really but we are just waiting on the guidelines and what the government decide to do .
“ There ’ s a lot of information going around about when it might happen but we have got to wait to see .
“ It ’ s certainly been tough .
We started in 2001 and this is the longest I ’ ve had away from the salon .
“ I normally have a week or two off for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ It seems mad having all this time off but I can ’ t wait to get back .
“ I think you miss everybody because it ’ s a job where you chat away to customers and then suddenly you become secluded in the house . ''
“ We know our customers are excited to come back .
I ’ ve had loads of messages on Facebook .
“ There are lots messages from people asking : ‘ When are you going to be open ?
We ’ re desperate for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve even had people say : ‘ Can you guide me through a cut ?
’ or ‘ What number should I put on my clippers ?
’ or ‘ What colour can I put on my hair ?
’ “ It ’ s hard .
Putting a box colour on is not the same as using a professional so we might have some disasters to come back to as well !
” Carla says businesses will be ready once given the go-ahead .
“ Things will be different with sterilising of equipment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We ’ ll have to have disposal gowns , aprons and face shields .
“ We ’ ll have to have an appointment system rather than a walk in .
That will then give us more time to clean down and get ready for the next client . ''
“ We have signage for getting people to sanitise their hands before they come into the building and washing facilities here too so it should all go to plan “ It ’ ll be new to us all but we have all the PPE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and everything .
“ We have all been doing on-line courses while we have been off - health and safety etc .
“ There have been things put out there for hairdressers to catch up on skills .
It ’ s given us things to do while stuck at home .
“ As I say , we are just waiting for that date now really .
”

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Barbers and salons are on stand by to reopen next month and one Polesworth hairdesser says she is confident local businesses will all be ‘good to go’.
Salons have been handed a tentative date of July 4 at the very earliest to reopen with a spokesman for the Prime Minister saying: “It’s correct to say we’re working as quickly as we can to get hairdressers up and running safely.
"That is one of the areas we have a ministerial led task force focused upon.”
And Carla Evans, who runs Bridge Street Barbers in Polesworth, said: “We all want to get back to work as soon as possible really but we are just waiting on the guidelines and what the government decide to do.
“There’s a lot of information going around about when it might happen but we have got to wait to see.
“It’s certainly been tough. We started in 2001 and this is the longest I’ve had away from the salon.
“I normally have a week or two off for holiday and am then back at it.
“It seems mad having all this time off but I can’t wait to get back.
“I think you miss everybody because it’s a job where you chat away to customers and then suddenly you become secluded in the house."
“We know our customers are excited to come back. I’ve had loads of messages on Facebook. “There are lots messages from people asking: ‘When are you going to be open? We’re desperate for a haircut!’
“I’ve even had people say: ‘Can you guide me through a cut?’ or ‘What number should I put on my clippers?’ or ‘What colour can I put on my hair?’
“It’s hard. Putting a box colour on is not the same as using a professional so we might have some disasters to come back to as well!”
Carla says businesses will be ready once given the go-ahead.
“Things will be different with sterilising of equipment, social distancing, sanitising.
“We’ll have to have disposal gowns, aprons and face shields.
“We’ll have to have an appointment system rather than a walk in. That will then give us more time to clean down and get ready for the next client."
“We have signage for getting people to sanitise their hands before they come into the building and washing facilities here too so it should all go to plan
“It’ll be new to us all but we have all the PPE in place and screens to go up and everything.
“We have all been doing on-line courses while we have been off - health and safety etc.
“There have been things put out there for hairdressers to catch up on skills. It’s given us things to do while stuck at home.
“As I say, we are just waiting for that date now really.”


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Second man arrested in dark web fake coronavirus test probe

A second man from Birmingham has been arrested over allegedly selling fake coronavirus testing kits on the dark web .
The 36-year-old , from the Edgbaston area , was arrested yesterday , Thursday , June 11 , for offences under the Fraud Act , the National Crime Agency ( NCA ) said .
He handed himself in at a police station in London after NCA officers urged him to come forward when suspected fake coronavirus testing kits were discovered .
The suspect has since been bailed , the agency confirmed .
It followed the arrest of a 38-year-old man from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relation to the same probe .
He was held on June 2 and was also bailed .
An investigation is underway over the selling of kits to customers in the UK and the USA on the dark and the open web as the NCA seeks to stop criminals trying to exploit the Covid-19 pandemic .
Matt Horne , deputy director of investigations at the NCA , said that `` anyone thinking of trying to profit from the public ’ s fears about the pandemic should take note '' .
“ Bringing offenders to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ key priority across law enforcement , the NCA will target criminals who pose a risk to our collective effort to tackle the pandemic , '' he said .
“ We are investigating a number of reports on the sale of counterfeit products relating to Covid-19 , and will continue to work with partners to protect the public.
” Ben Russell , deputy director of the National Economic Crime Centre , said : “ We know criminals are trying to turn the pandemic to their advantage , but there are things you can do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even more cautious than usual when shopping online and always follow the Take Five To Stop Fraud advice : Stop , Challenge & Protect .
If you believe you are a victim , please report it to your bank and Action Fraud immediately .
“ We are working together across law enforcement , the government and private sector to protect the public and combat these offenders.
” James Mancuso , from Homeland Security Investigations , added : `` Despite widespread illness and deaths caused by COVID-19 , individuals and organizations operating around the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ profit from the pandemic . ''

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A second man from Birmingham has been arrested over allegedly selling fake coronavirus testing kits on the dark web.
The 36-year-old, from the Edgbaston area, was arrested yesterday, Thursday, June 11, for offences under the Fraud Act, the National Crime Agency (NCA) said.
He handed himself in at a police station in London after NCA officers urged him to come forward when suspected fake coronavirus testing kits were discovered.
The suspect has since been bailed, the agency confirmed.
It followed the arrest of a 38-year-old man from his home in the Jewellery Quarter in relation to the same probe.
He was held on June 2 and was also bailed.
An investigation is underway over the selling of kits to customers in the UK and the USA on the dark and the open web as the NCA seeks to stop criminals trying to exploit the Covid-19 pandemic.
(Image: NCA)
Matt Horne, deputy director of investigations at the NCA, said that "anyone thinking of trying to profit from the public’s fears about the pandemic should take note".
“Bringing offenders to justice and ceasing their activities is a key priority across law enforcement, the NCA will target criminals who pose a risk to our collective effort to tackle the pandemic," he said.
“We are investigating a number of reports on the sale of counterfeit products relating to Covid-19, and will continue to work with partners to protect the public.”
Ben Russell, deputy director of the National Economic Crime Centre, said: “We know criminals are trying to turn the pandemic to their advantage, but there are things you can do to help stay safe.
“Be even more cautious than usual when shopping online and always follow the Take Five To Stop Fraud advice: Stop, Challenge & Protect. If you believe you are a victim, please report it to your bank and Action Fraud immediately.
“We are working together across law enforcement, the government and private sector to protect the public and combat these offenders.”
James Mancuso, from Homeland Security Investigations, added: "Despite widespread illness and deaths caused by COVID-19, individuals and organizations operating around the globe are actively seeking to exploit and profit from the pandemic."


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Birmingham man backs removal of slave trader uncle's statue

A Birmingham man whose slave trader uncle is paid tribute to in the form of a statue in Scotland has backed its removal Benjamin Chesterton , who runs a film production and training company in Birmingham , spoke out amid calls to remove the memorial to Sir John Moore .
Mr Chesterton says the statue , which is situated in George Square , in Glasgow , is 'an embarrassment ' .
He will `` stand beside anyone '' who wanted to take it down amid its links to slavery , he says .
The statue celebrate the bravery of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Corunna in 1809 - where he received a fatal wound from a cannonball .
But he has also been linked to the slave trade , having suppressed the 1796 slave revolt on the Caribbean island of St Lucia .
Benjamin Chesterton , who runs a film production and training company in Birmingham , told Glasgow Live : `` I stand beside anyone wanting to the statue taken down .
It 's an embarrassment to me . ''
Benjamin has written a blog post on his ties to Sir John Moore and the debate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the slave trade , commenting that statues such as that of his ancestor are `` not great works of art '' and are `` puff pieces to dead people whose true history we neither know nor teach '' .
He wrote : `` The slaves of St Lucia were freed by the French governor Gaspard Goyrand when he abolished slavery on the Island in 1795 .
The 'negro brigands ' that Sir John Moore defeated were former slaves once again fighting for their freedom .
My uncle , on behalf of the British @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Caribbean 's most notorious plantation owners , put them back into slavery .
`` It 's easy to judge General Sir John Moore .
I 'm not going to .
History tells me it 's more than likely I would have done exactly the same if I was in his position .
Although others did n't ( Quakers had long campaigned for the end of the transatlantic slave trade ) .
`` I 'd rather acknowledge that all around me black British people are carrying the trauma of being expected to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , where every index will tell you they are not equal , that white superiority reigns .
Where they continue to be treated ( and feel like ) foreigners in many public and private spaces . ''
The move follows the removal of a statue to slave trader Edward Colston in Bristol last weekend during anti-racism protests .

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A Birmingham man whose slave trader uncle is paid tribute to in the form of a statue in Scotland has backed its removal
Benjamin Chesterton, who runs a film production and training company in Birmingham, spoke out amid calls to remove the memorial to Sir John Moore.
Mr Chesterton says the statue, which is situated in George Square, in Glasgow, is 'an embarrassment'.
He will "stand beside anyone" who wanted to take it down amid its links to slavery, he says.
The statue celebrate the bravery of the Glasgow-born army general at the Battle of Corunna in 1809 - where he received a fatal wound from a cannonball.
But he has also been linked to the slave trade, having suppressed the 1796 slave revolt on the Caribbean island of St Lucia.
Benjamin Chesterton, who runs a film production and training company in Birmingham, told Glasgow Live : "I stand beside anyone wanting to the statue taken down. It's an embarrassment to me."
Benjamin has written a blog post on his ties to Sir John Moore and the debate surrounding the removal of statues tied to the slave trade, commenting that statues such as that of his ancestor are "not great works of art" and are "puff pieces to dead people whose true history we neither know nor teach".
He wrote: "The slaves of St Lucia were freed by the French governor Gaspard Goyrand when he abolished slavery on the Island in 1795. The 'negro brigands' that Sir John Moore defeated were former slaves once again fighting for their freedom. My uncle, on behalf of the British government and in support of some of the Caribbean's most notorious plantation owners, put them back into slavery.
"It's easy to judge General Sir John Moore. I'm not going to. History tells me it's more than likely I would have done exactly the same if I was in his position. Although others didn't (Quakers had long campaigned for the end of the transatlantic slave trade).
"I'd rather acknowledge that all around me black British people are carrying the trauma of being expected to be grateful to live in their own country, where every index will tell you they are not equal, that white superiority reigns. Where they continue to be treated (and feel like) foreigners in many public and private spaces."
The move follows the removal of a statue to slave trader Edward Colston in Bristol last weekend during anti-racism protests.


birminghammail--2020-06-12--£30m star Idrissa Gueye responds to Wolves transfer claims

Idrissa Gueye has played down speculation linking him with a transfer to Wolverhampton Wanderers .
The midfielder , 30 , only joined Paris Saint-Germain from Everton in a £30million deal last year but he 's already being tipped to return to England .
According to reports , Gueye - who started his Premier League career with Aston Villa in 2015 - is surplus to requirements with the French giants and they are keen to cash in when the transfer window opens .
But the Senegal star insists that could n't be further from the truth and has n't been given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the club could be coming to an end .
`` I 'm used to these rumours .
For each transfer window , it 's like that for me , '' Gueye told Emedia ( via Goal ) .
`` Even in January , six months after I arrived at PSG , I was already linked to Chelsea , so I 'm used to it .
`` Everything is going well for me at the club , and I am often in contact with the sporting director [ Leonardo ] and there was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He never spoke to me about transfers or letting me go .
`` So , to me , these are just rumours in the transfer market because there is n't much happening at the moment . ''

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Idrissa Gueye has played down speculation linking him with a transfer to Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The midfielder, 30, only joined Paris Saint-Germain from Everton in a £30million deal last year but he's already being tipped to return to England.
According to reports, Gueye - who started his Premier League career with Aston Villa in 2015 - is surplus to requirements with the French giants and they are keen to cash in when the transfer window opens.
But the Senegal star insists that couldn't be further from the truth and hasn't been given any indication by PSG that his time at the club could be coming to an end.
"I'm used to these rumours. For each transfer window, it's like that for me," Gueye told Emedia (via Goal).
"Even in January, six months after I arrived at PSG, I was already linked to Chelsea, so I'm used to it.
"Everything is going well for me at the club, and I am often in contact with the sporting director [Leonardo] and there was never any question of a departure. He never spoke to me about transfers or letting me go.
"So, to me, these are just rumours in the transfer market because there isn't much happening at the moment."


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Martin Lewis reveals thousands are due £300 cash bonus from government

Martin Lewis has revealed how millions of Brits could get cash relief in the form of a bonus from the government .
The MoneySavingExpert founder runs the award-winning consumer champion website , newsletter and blog .
He also has his own ITV1 show , the Martin Lewis Money Show , as well as regular stints on Good Morning Britain and Lorraine .
Martin , who also appears on This Morning regularly , says over 3million Universal Credit claims have been made since March , the month of the coronavirus lockdown .
And he says a Help to Save account - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ income could be eligible for - could be massively beneficial .
The scheme gives people entitled to Working Tax Credit or receiving Universal Credit a bonus of 50p for every £1 they save .
And it runs over four years .
Martin advised : `` There 's a 50 % savings boost here for hundreds of thousands of people who were n't eligible before via Help to Save .
`` Help to Save is a state scheme where you can put in up to £50 a month and get a 50 per cent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this is important .
The bonus is on the most you 've had in .
`` So let 's say you 've put in £50 a month .
You 've got £600 .
You 've then had to take that £600 out because you needed the money .
`` At the end of two years , even if you 've got nothing in , you still get 50 % of the £600 - the highest amount . ''
He added : `` Here 's my trick for you - if you 're eligible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` You do n't have to put any money in .
`` You are then still eligible to use it even when hopefully things return , you 're back in work and you 're not on Universal Credit .
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Martin Lewis has revealed how millions of Brits could get cash relief in the form of a bonus from the government.
The MoneySavingExpert founder runs the award-winning consumer champion website, newsletter and blog.
He also has his own ITV1 show, the Martin Lewis Money Show, as well as regular stints on Good Morning Britain and Lorraine.
Martin, who also appears on This Morning regularly, says over 3million Universal Credit claims have been made since March, the month of the coronavirus lockdown.
And he says a Help to Save account - a scheme which people on a low income could be eligible for - could be massively beneficial.
The scheme gives people entitled to Working Tax Credit or receiving Universal Credit a bonus of 50p for every £1 they save.
And it runs over four years.
Martin advised: "There's a 50% savings boost here for hundreds of thousands of people who weren't eligible before via Help to Save.
"Help to Save is a state scheme where you can put in up to £50 a month and get a 50 per cent bonus on it.
"Now, this is important. The bonus is on the most you've had in.
"So let's say you've put in £50 a month. You've got £600. You've then had to take that £600 out because you needed the money.
"At the end of two years, even if you've got nothing in, you still get 50% of the £600 - the highest amount."
He added: "Here's my trick for you - if you're eligible now, you can open it now.
"You don't have to put any money in.
"You are then still eligible to use it even when hopefully things return, you're back in work and you're not on Universal Credit.”


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Woman, 22, vanishes after leaving home

Woman, 22, vanishes after leaving home

Police are trying to trace a young woman who vanished from her Tipton home .
Imaani Davis was last spotted leaving her house at 4pm yesterday ( June 11 ) , and has not been heard from since .
The 22-year-old is described as 5ft 2in , and was wearing a black tracksuit with a Jordan logo and black and white checked Vans .
Police have released an image of Imaani in a bid to track her down .
In an appeal on social media , the force said : `` Have you seen Imaani Davis ?
`` We 're @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who has not been seen or heard from since leaving her home in Tipton at about 4pm yesterday ( Thursday ) .
`` Imaani 's family are extremely concerned for her wellbeing and want to know that she is safe and well .
`` She is 5ft 2in tall and was last seen wearing a black tracksuit with a big white and red Jordan logo on the front and down the left leg , and black and white checked Vans trainers . ''
If you ’ ve seen her or have any information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk 8am - midnight , or call the Locate team on 101 anytime .
In an emergency please dial 999 .
According to the West Midlands Police website , a person is defined as missing if their whereabouts can not be established and where the circumstances are out of character or the person may be subject of crime or at risk of harm to themselves or someone else .
A person may also be classed as absent if they are not at a place where they are expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no apparent risk .

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Police are trying to trace a young woman who vanished from her Tipton home.
Imaani Davis was last spotted leaving her house at 4pm yesterday (June 11), and has not been heard from since.
The 22-year-old is described as 5ft 2in, and was wearing a black tracksuit with a Jordan logo and black and white checked Vans.
Police have released an image of Imaani in a bid to track her down.
In an appeal on social media, the force said: "Have you seen Imaani Davis?
"We're appealing for help to trace the 22-year-old who has not been seen or heard from since leaving her home in Tipton at about 4pm yesterday (Thursday).
"Imaani's family are extremely concerned for her wellbeing and want to know that she is safe and well.
"She is 5ft 2in tall and was last seen wearing a black tracksuit with a big white and red Jordan logo on the front and down the left leg, and black and white checked Vans trainers."
If you’ve seen her or have any information on her whereabouts, please contact the police via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk 8am - midnight, or call the Locate team on 101 anytime. In an emergency please dial 999.
What is a missing person?
According to the West Midlands Police website, a person is defined as missing if their whereabouts cannot be established and where the circumstances are out of character or the person may be subject of crime or at risk of harm to themselves or someone else.
A person may also be classed as absent if they are not at a place where they are expected or required to be and there is no apparent risk.


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Schools may not reopen until February if second wave of coronavirus hits

Fears have emerged of a `` lost generation '' of children having to endure an education `` ice age '' - amid warnings school may not return until 2021 .
Schools may not be back fully functioning until February of next year , sources close to the government have alarmingly warned on Friday .
Sources close to the government have suggested schools may be forced to take kids out of school this winter amid a second wave of coronavirus .
Another lockdown - including the closure of schools - could be introduced across the country , with schools which return @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of the classroom if things get too bad .
Education Select Committee chair Robert Halfon told the Sun : `` We have to get these children learning again .
`` If schools do n't open in September , we will have an ice age in terms of children 's learning .
`` There will always be a reason not to open schools , but if it ’ s not impossible , there 's a way to do it . ''
The government has already said key workers wo n't be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ summer holidays .
It comes after a major u-turn from ministers , who confirmed earlier this week schools will NOT be forced to return before the summer break .
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson confirmed the news earlier this week , leading to a fierce criticism from some quarters .
Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid was among those to criticise the government , accusing Mr Williamson of being `` asleep at the wheel '' during the handling of the coronavirus crisis .
And a source close to the government told the Spectator : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into summer , then they are not going to want to be playing fast and loose with the R number heading into winter . ''

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Fears have emerged of a "lost generation" of children having to endure an education "ice age" - amid warnings school may not return until 2021.
Schools may not be back fully functioning until February of next year, sources close to the government have alarmingly warned on Friday.
Sources close to the government have suggested schools may be forced to take kids out of school this winter amid a second wave of coronavirus.
Another lockdown - including the closure of schools - could be introduced across the country, with schools which return in September having to take kids back out of the classroom if things get too bad.
Education Select Committee chair Robert Halfon told the Sun: "We have to get these children learning again.
"If schools don't open in September, we will have an ice age in terms of children's learning.
"There will always be a reason not to open schools, but if it’s not impossible, there's a way to do it."
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The government has already said key workers won't be able to send their children to school in the summer holidays.
It comes after a major u-turn from ministers, who confirmed earlier this week schools will NOT be forced to return before the summer break.
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson confirmed the news earlier this week, leading to a fierce criticism from some quarters.
Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid was among those to criticise the government, accusing Mr Williamson of being "asleep at the wheel" during the handling of the coronavirus crisis.
And a source close to the government told the Spectator: "If Sage are this cautious going into summer, then they are not going to want to be playing fast and loose with the R number heading into winter."


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Man United fans livid after major Jude Bellingham update

Mannchester United fans have been reacting to claims that Jude Bellingham will snub approaches from Old Trafford , to instead join Borussia Dortmund .
German news outlet Bild , have reported that Bellingham sees the Bundesliga giants as the perfect move at this stage in his career .
United have been extensively linked with the Birmingham City star , with suggestions that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was willing to offer him a first-team place next season .
He was also given a tour of United 's Carrington training ground , with legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson in attendance .
But according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sport at Bild , Bellingham will reject the Red Devils ' approach with Jadon Sancho providing the perfect template for the Blues wonderkind .
“ I think the Sancho way is a big advertisement for the Bundesliga for English talents , ” Falk told UtdReport .
“ Sancho wouldn ’ t have got this chance at [ Manchester ] City as quickly .
Birmingham City ’ s Jude Bellingham is one of the most highly-regarded teenagers in the Europe .
Since breaking Trevor Francis ’ long-standing record as the club ’ s youngest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been a revelation .
He followed up his debut at Portsmouth with a first goal in the victory over Stoke and has gone on to make 35 appearances , scoring four times .
He is regarded as a generational talent and Blues had to withstand interest from Manchester United in the January transfer window .
But the speculation remained with United , amongst others , continuing to pursue Blues ’ crown jewel .
His future is sure to be one of the longer-running sagas of the transfer window and Blues are holding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's been said about Jude 's future - READ “ Pep Guardiola apparently even spoke to the bosses of Bayern , saying that Sancho was difficult .
Nevertheless , Bayern still wanted Sancho .
“ Sancho decided against the top club Bayern , which has experienced stars similar to City and co in England .
The strong clubs in the Bundesliga , behind Bayern , offer talented English players a chance to play , even internationally .
“ Bellingham will therefore also go to Dortmund , not United .
You will see .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Borussia Dortmund.
” Here 's how United fans on social media reacted to the latest twist in the Jude Bellingham transfer saga : @ UTDCharlie_ : How can a young lad like Bellingham choose Dortmund over Utd after getting a tour of Carrington , meeting SAF , meeting Ole and getting the opportunity to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world ?
@ Dxnbissaka : Let him go to Dortmund .
If he wasn ’ t convinced by coming to Carrignton , meeting Sir Alex , meeting Eric Cantona and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play for the club @ UtdApollo : Damn .
He 's such a promising talent , it 's a shame the club have missed out on him @ UTDScott : man got a tour from sir alex and that didn ’ t convince him ?
he isn ’ t the right player for us @ BillyDaly1 : Would have been ideal to buy him then loan him to Dortmund as part of Sancho deal .
But there you go @ MJWebb10 : We will buy him in 3 years for 100m Ed failed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Man Utd in 3 years for £120 million

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Mannchester United fans have been reacting to claims that Jude Bellingham will snub approaches from Old Trafford, to instead join Borussia Dortmund.
German news outlet Bild, have reported that Bellingham sees the Bundesliga giants as the perfect move at this stage in his career.
United have been extensively linked with the Birmingham City star, with suggestions that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was willing to offer him a first-team place next season.
He was also given a tour of United's Carrington training ground, with legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson in attendance.
But according to Christian Falk, the head of sport at Bild, Bellingham will reject the Red Devils' approach with Jadon Sancho providing the perfect template for the Blues wonderkind.
“I think the Sancho way is a big advertisement for the Bundesliga for English talents,” Falk told UtdReport. “Sancho wouldn’t have got this chance at [Manchester] City as quickly.
Jude Bellingham transfer latest Birmingham City’s Jude Bellingham is one of the most highly-regarded teenagers in the Europe. Since breaking Trevor Francis’ long-standing record as the club’s youngest ever player last August, the midfielder has been a revelation. He followed up his debut at Portsmouth with a first goal in the victory over Stoke and has gone on to make 35 appearances, scoring four times. He is regarded as a generational talent and Blues had to withstand interest from Manchester United in the January transfer window. But the speculation remained with United, amongst others, continuing to pursue Blues’ crown jewel. His future is sure to be one of the longer-running sagas of the transfer window and Blues are holding out for a huge fee. What's been said about Jude's future - READ Jude pays brilliant tribute to Pep Clotet - READ
“Pep Guardiola apparently even spoke to the bosses of Bayern, saying that Sancho was difficult. Nevertheless, Bayern still wanted Sancho.
“Sancho decided against the top club Bayern, which has experienced stars similar to City and co in England. The strong clubs in the Bundesliga, behind Bayern, offer talented English players a chance to play, even internationally.
“Bellingham will therefore also go to Dortmund, not United. You will see. Our information is that he has chosen Borussia Dortmund.”
Here's how United fans on social media reacted to the latest twist in the Jude Bellingham transfer saga:
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@grahamrich55: His loss
@UTDCharlie_: How can a young lad like Bellingham choose Dortmund over Utd after getting a tour of Carrington, meeting SAF, meeting Ole and getting the opportunity to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world?
@Dxnbissaka: Let him go to Dortmund. If he wasn’t convinced by coming to Carrignton, meeting Sir Alex, meeting Eric Cantona and Solkjaer he doesn’t deserve to play for the club
@UtdApollo: Damn. He's such a promising talent, it's a shame the club have missed out on him
@UTDScott: man got a tour from sir alex and that didn’t convince him? he isn’t the right player for us
@BillyDaly1: Would have been ideal to buy him then loan him to Dortmund as part of Sancho deal. But there you go
@MJWebb10: We will buy him in 3 years for 100m Ed failed again
@OhSlapper: See you at Man Utd in 3 years for £120 million


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Live updates  city centre blocked as lorry strikes tunnel

Drivers have been urged to avoid a busy route through the city centre after a lorry struck a tunnel bridge @ @ @ @ @ after its driver tried to fit under the 2.8m Priory Queensway tunnel in Dale End @ @ @ @ @ 12 .
The route , near to B & M bargains and Birmingham 's courts @ @ @ @ @ 10am , with pictures capturing the trapped vehicle .
It was not known whether anyone @ @ @ @ @ .
We will be providing updates within this live blog as they come in .

Drivers have been urged to avoid a busy route through the city centre after a lorry struck a tunnel bridge.
The lorry became stuck after its driver tried to fit under the 2.8m Priory Queensway tunnel in Dale End this morning, Friday June 12.
The route, near to B&M bargains and Birmingham's courts, was blocked just before 10am, with pictures capturing the trapped vehicle.
It was not known whether anyone was injured in the collision.
We will be providing updates within this live blog as they come in.


birminghammail--2020-06-12--West Midlands Police will recruit 1,000 black and ethnic minority cops

West Midlands Police has announced plans to recruit 1,000 black and ethnic minority police officers .
It comes as the murder of George Floyd and Black Lives Matter protests has put a spotlight on the relationship between police and black people , both in the US and here in the UK .
Out of the force ’ s 6,495 officers , 706 are from a black and minority ethnic ( BAME ) background .
That 's 10.9 % , just over one in ten .
The recruitment plan would increase that to around 19 % of officers , almost one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Crime Commissioner ( PCC ) David Jamieson will make the announcement this afternoon .
He will say : `` A variety of issues have brought people onto the streets over recent weeks , but equality and fairness is at the core .
That requires the government to step-up and ensure that there are opportunities for all communities so that everyone can reach their potential , as well as the courts , health service and other agencies who influence our day to day lives .
For policing there are key actions too .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what will make a bigger difference than anything else is ensuring that our force looks much more like the communities it serves .
Presently only 10.9 % of our officers are from BAME communities .
That is an improvement from when I became PCC but is still not good enough . ''
Over the next three years West Midlands Police numbers are set to increase by at least 1,200 officers .
That will require 2,750 people to be recruited , to fill the gaps left behind by retirements and those leaving the force @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make sure that 1,000 of those new officers come from BAME communities .
The last census , in 2011 , showed that 30 % of people in the area served by West Midlands Police come from BAME communities .
It 's estimated that this figure has now increased to around 36 % .
Mr Jamieson said : `` After a decade of shrinking officer numbers there is finally now the chance to properly address that .
Over the next three years the number of police officers is set to increase by at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people to be recruited to fill the gaps left behind by retirements and those leaving the force .
I am committed to ensuring 1,000 of those new officers will be from BAME communities .
“ This requires an increase in effort by West Midlands Police , but also requires those who have been sceptical towards joining the police to think again .
I say to those people , if you want to change policing , then the best way is to get involved and join yourself .
Change the organisation from within .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police shares my commitment to make the force look like the communities it serves .
This figure I hope will give even more focus to those efforts.
” West Midlands Chief Constable Dave Thompson has previously warned that events in the US damaged relations between the police and the black community in our region .
He said in a blog post : `` I think this had added to tensions we are now policing here .
Young black people across the West Midlands will rightly feel strongly about these events and the fact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difference .
They affect how policing is seen on our streets.
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One former police officer has been charged with second degree murder , and three others have been charged with aiding and abetting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manslaughter .
Campaigners have highlighted racism in the UK as well as in the US .
A paper published by the House of Commons earlier this month said that unemployment is higher for black people than for white people .
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The rate was 3.6 % for people from a White background compared to 6.3 % for people from BAME ( Black , Asian and Minority Ethnic ) backgrounds , although there was substantial variation between different ethnic minority groups .
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West Midlands Police has announced plans to recruit 1,000 black and ethnic minority police officers.
It comes as the murder of George Floyd and Black Lives Matter protests has put a spotlight on the relationship between police and black people, both in the US and here in the UK.
Out of the force’s 6,495 officers, 706 are from a black and minority ethnic (BAME) background. That's 10.9%, just over one in ten.
The recruitment plan would increase that to around 19% of officers, almost one in five.
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) David Jamieson will make the announcement this afternoon. He will say: "A variety of issues have brought people onto the streets over recent weeks, but equality and fairness is at the core. That requires the government to step-up and ensure that there are opportunities for all communities so that everyone can reach their potential, as well as the courts, health service and other agencies who influence our day to day lives. For policing there are key actions too.
“There is no simple solution, but what will make a bigger difference than anything else is ensuring that our force looks much more like the communities it serves. Presently only 10.9% of our officers are from BAME communities. That is an improvement from when I became PCC but is still not good enough."
Over the next three years West Midlands Police numbers are set to increase by at least 1,200 officers. That will require 2,750 people to be recruited, to fill the gaps left behind by retirements and those leaving the force.
The Police and Crime Commissioner wants to make sure that 1,000 of those new officers come from BAME communities.
The last census, in 2011, showed that 30% of people in the area served by West Midlands Police come from BAME communities. It's estimated that this figure has now increased to around 36%.
Mr Jamieson said: "After a decade of shrinking officer numbers there is finally now the chance to properly address that. Over the next three years the number of police officers is set to increase by at least 1,200, that will require 2,750 people to be recruited to fill the gaps left behind by retirements and those leaving the force. I am committed to ensuring 1,000 of those new officers will be from BAME communities.
“This requires an increase in effort by West Midlands Police, but also requires those who have been sceptical towards joining the police to think again. I say to those people, if you want to change policing, then the best way is to get involved and join yourself. Change the organisation from within.
“The Chief Constable of West Midlands Police shares my commitment to make the force look like the communities it serves. This figure I hope will give even more focus to those efforts.”
West Midlands Chief Constable Dave Thompson has previously warned that events in the US damaged relations between the police and the black community in our region. He said in a blog post: "I think this had added to tensions we are now policing here. Young black people across the West Midlands will rightly feel strongly about these events and the fact they are in the US makes no difference. They affect how policing is seen on our streets.”
There have been protests across the country including in Birmingham and the Black Country, following the killing of African-American man George Floyd by a white police officer in Minneapolis, in the US.
One former police officer has been charged with second degree murder, and three others have been charged with aiding and abetting murder as well as aiding and abetting manslaughter.
Campaigners have highlighted racism in the UK as well as in the US.
A paper published by the House of Commons earlier this month said that unemployment is higher for black people than for white people. The UK unemployment rate was 3.9% in January-March 2020. The rate was 3.6% for people from a White background compared to 6.3% for people from BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) backgrounds, although there was substantial variation between different ethnic minority groups.
For people who identify as Black, African, Caribbean or Black British, unemployment is 8%. Unemployment is also 8% for people of Pakistani or Bangladeshi background. Unemployment for Indian and Chinese people is 4%.
A review of the criminal justice system carried out by MP David Lammy found in 2017 that despite making up just 14% of the population, BAME men and women make up 25% of prisoners, while over 40% of young people in custody are from BAME backgrounds.
Black pupils achieve below-average results in state-funded mainstream schools. The same is true of white pupils, with Chinese and Indian pupils getting the best results.
Britain was heavily involved in the transatlantic slave trade, a crime against humanity. It is estimated that Britain transported 3.1 million Africans between 1640 and 1807 to the British colonies in the Caribbean, North and South America and to other countries. Of these, an estimated 2.7 million arrived, with the others dying or killed en route. The British slave trade was abolished in 1807.


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Smith calls up 'best 16-year-old in the country' to Villa training

Louie Barry is among the teenage talents who have been training with Aston Villa 's first team in recent weeks .
Barry joined Villa from Barcelona in January , just a matter of months after he quit West Bromwich Albion to join the Spanish champions ' youth set-up .
He 's impressed coaches at Bodymoor Heath since he joined Villa and was playing with the club 's under-23 side before the coronavirus lockdown was enforced in March .
But Barry is training with Dean Smith 's first team ahead of the Premier League 's restart .
Tyriek Wright , Aaron @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made his senior debut under Smith - and Jack Clarke are also rubbing shoulders with the first team squad .
However , Barry 's inclusion is likely to be the one which excites Villans most with chief executive Christian Purslow recently claiming the teenager is 'the best 16-year-old in England ' .
Speaking at the most recent Villa Supporters Trust AGM , Purslow said : “ The signing of Louie Barry from Barcelona was… sometimes in business and in sport , sometimes you need a marquee development to signal to the rest of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in business .
“ We wanted to signal to 14 , 15 and 16-year-olds and their parents that Aston Villa is deadly serious about youth football .
So we take the only British 16-year-old to ever be transferred to Spain .
“ He didn ’ t settle .
People have asked me this .
His family are Villa mad , the kid ’ s Villa mad , but he went to Barcelona , joined their academy and all the management of Barcelona changed .
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“ He was very unsettled and we sensed an opportunity .
I ’ m very grateful to Barcelona who acted incredibly professionally to basically facilitate Louie coming to Aston Villa .
“ In a world of England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because he ’ s the best 16-year-old in the country - and he ’ s just gone to Aston Villa .
“ Imagine what that does for our recruitment potential .
It was a statement of intent , I ’ m very proud of it , but judge my actions in another year ’ s time .
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Louie Barry is among the teenage talents who have been training with Aston Villa's first team in recent weeks.
Barry joined Villa from Barcelona in January, just a matter of months after he quit West Bromwich Albion to join the Spanish champions' youth set-up.
He's impressed coaches at Bodymoor Heath since he joined Villa and was playing with the club's under-23 side before the coronavirus lockdown was enforced in March.
But Barry is training with Dean Smith's first team ahead of the Premier League's restart.
Tyriek Wright, Aaron Ramsey - whose brother Jacob has already made his senior debut under Smith - and Jack Clarke are also rubbing shoulders with the first team squad.
However, Barry's inclusion is likely to be the one which excites Villans most with chief executive Christian Purslow recently claiming the teenager is 'the best 16-year-old in England'.
Speaking at the most recent Villa Supporters Trust AGM, Purslow said: “The signing of Louie Barry from Barcelona was… sometimes in business and in sport, sometimes you need a marquee development to signal to the rest of the marketplace that we’re back in business.
“We wanted to signal to 14, 15 and 16-year-olds and their parents that Aston Villa is deadly serious about youth football. So we take the only British 16-year-old to ever be transferred to Spain.
“He didn’t settle. People have asked me this. His family are Villa mad, the kid’s Villa mad, but he went to Barcelona, joined their academy and all the management of Barcelona changed.
“Imagine, you’re 16, you’ve moved out to Barcelona and the three people who recruited you and talked you into the job aren’t there anymore - and you’re 16, away from home.
“He was very unsettled and we sensed an opportunity. I’m very grateful to Barcelona who acted incredibly professionally to basically facilitate Louie coming to Aston Villa.
“In a world of England youth football, they all know Louie because he’s the best 16-year-old in the country - and he’s just gone to Aston Villa.
“Imagine what that does for our recruitment potential. It was a statement of intent, I’m very proud of it, but judge my actions in another year’s time.”


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Sony Playstation 5 (PS5) design and games revealed - two editions confirmed

After years of waiting , Sony have finally revealed new details for the new PlayStation 5 ( PS5 ) , including the next-generation console ’ s design and a lineup of brand new games coming to the platform .
In a livestream event titled 'PS5 - The Future of Gaming ' , Sony showed the PS5 hardware for the first time , with radical and bold design which looks very different to that of previous PlayStation consoles .
The white and black colour scheme matches the new DualSense controllers , with a very futuristic design featuring some nice curves and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ design on social media , while other have compared it to an internet router , which is a bit harsh .
The PS5 is one of two next-generation consoles that will be launching this year , with console rivals Microsoft already confirming that the Xbox Series X will be launching in 2020 , so they will go head-to-head later this year to see which is more popular with fans .
It was also confirmed that the PS5 will have two versions at launch , including a standard model with an Ultra HD Blu-ray @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without a disc drive , which gives gamers the choice come launch day , as the slimmer digital version is expected to be cheaper than the standard model .
In an event earlier this year , Lead system architect Mark Cerny provided a few details about the specifications of the new console , with the console set to have an AMD Zen 2-based CPU with 8 cores at 3.5GHz , 16GB of GDDR6 memory and a custom RDNA 2 AMD GPU that provides 10.28 TFLOPs of processing power .
The livestream also showed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be coming to the PS5 , either at launch or some time in the future , including expanded versions of Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online and first-party PlayStation Studios exclusives including Marvel ’ s Spider-Man : Miles Morales , Gran Turismo 7 , and Horizon Forbidden West .
There were even a few Blockbuster franchise reveals , such as NBA 2K21 and Resident Evil Village as well as brand new console exclusives such as DEATHLOOP and Project Athia .
In addition to the game reveals , there was also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including a PULSE 3D wireless headset , HD Camera , Media Remote and DualSense Charging Station for the DualSense Wireless Controllers .
Fans will have already seen the design of the new DualSense Wireless Controllers , which were revealed at an earlier date .
However , the one thing that fans really wanted to know was n't revealed , because Sony did n't actually confirm how much either Playstation 5 console will cost at launch .
A specific release date was n't provided either , although we know from previous news that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so you 'll be able to get your hands on it before Christmas at least .
And there was also no mention of FIFA 21 , EA SPORTS next release within their FIFA gaming franchise , which is due in September .
But with an upcoming EA PLAY event next week , expect details to be revealed about the new game then .
What do you make of the new Playstation 5 ( PS5 ) console design ?

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After years of waiting, Sony have finally revealed new details for the new PlayStation 5 (PS5), including the next-generation console’s design and a lineup of brand new games coming to the platform.
In a livestream event titled 'PS5 - The Future of Gaming', Sony showed the PS5 hardware for the first time, with radical and bold design which looks very different to that of previous PlayStation consoles.
The white and black colour scheme matches the new DualSense controllers, with a very futuristic design featuring some nice curves and edges. Some have praised it's design on social media, while other have compared it to an internet router, which is a bit harsh.
The PS5 is one of two next-generation consoles that will be launching this year, with console rivals Microsoft already confirming that the Xbox Series X will be launching in 2020, so they will go head-to-head later this year to see which is more popular with fans.
It was also confirmed that the PS5 will have two versions at launch, including a standard model with an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive, and a digital version without a disc drive, which gives gamers the choice come launch day, as the slimmer digital version is expected to be cheaper than the standard model.
In an event earlier this year, Lead system architect Mark Cerny provided a few details about the specifications of the new console, with the console set to have an AMD Zen 2-based CPU with 8 cores at 3.5GHz, 16GB of GDDR6 memory and a custom RDNA 2 AMD GPU that provides 10.28 TFLOPs of processing power.
The livestream also showed off a number of games that will be coming to the PS5, either at launch or some time in the future, including expanded versions of Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online and first-party PlayStation Studios exclusives including Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Gran Turismo 7, and Horizon Forbidden West .
There were even a few Blockbuster franchise reveals, such as NBA 2K21 and Resident Evil Village as well as brand new console exclusives such as DEATHLOOP and Project Athia.
In addition to the game reveals, there was also a range of new PS5 accessories revealed including a PULSE 3D wireless headset, HD Camera, Media Remote and DualSense Charging Station for the DualSense Wireless Controllers.
Fans will have already seen the design of the new DualSense Wireless Controllers, which were revealed at an earlier date.
However, the one thing that fans really wanted to know wasn't revealed, because Sony didn't actually confirm how much either Playstation 5 console will cost at launch.
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A specific release date wasn't provided either, although we know from previous news that the PS5 will be released in Holiday 2020, so you'll be able to get your hands on it before Christmas at least.
And there was also no mention of FIFA 21, EA SPORTS next release within their FIFA gaming franchise, which is due in September. But with an upcoming EA PLAY event next week, expect details to be revealed about the new game then.
What do you make of the new Playstation 5 (PS5) console design?


birminghammail--2020-06-12--The story of the first 100 days of Coronavirus

The story of the first 100 days of Coronavirus On March 5 , the first case of coronavirus was reported @ @ @ @ @ 100 days that followed , the virus had an impact on every aspect of city @ @ @ @ @ the story of the unfolding pandemic , in Birmingham Mail front pages

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birminghammail--2020-06-12--‘Loading’ - Jack Grealish whips Aston Villa fans into a frenzy

Jack Grealish is ready for the return of football .
The Aston Villa skipper has enjoyed a marvellous season back at English football ’ s top table , but his team require his magic now more than ever as the Lions fight to survive .
Villa kick things back off in the Premier League on Wednesday , in what will be a strange atmosphere ; there ’ ll be no roar from the Holte End as Grealish leads his team out against Sheffield United , nor will there be any raucous celebrations should the hosts triumph on the pitch .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of thousands of Villa fans will be spurring he and his teammates on as the battle to avoid relegation - and an immediate return to the Championship - turns for home .
To mark the resumption of the campaign , which has been on hold for more than three months because of the deadly coronavirus pandemic , Grealish has shared footage of his best bits in the season so far , via his social media channels .
The playmaker has led from the front with goals and assists this term ; included in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Burnley and Manchester United , and his other eye catching finishes versus Leicester and Southampton .
Then there are the mazy runs , too , that led to goals against Arsenal and Norwich .
You can check out the video above , as Grealish gears up for the ten-match slog that awaits Villa .

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Jack Grealish is ready for the return of football.
The Aston Villa skipper has enjoyed a marvellous season back at English football’s top table, but his team require his magic now more than ever as the Lions fight to survive.
Villa kick things back off in the Premier League on Wednesday, in what will be a strange atmosphere; there’ll be no roar from the Holte End as Grealish leads his team out against Sheffield United, nor will there be any raucous celebrations should the hosts triumph on the pitch.
Grealish knows, though, that hundreds of thousands of Villa fans will be spurring he and his teammates on as the battle to avoid relegation - and an immediate return to the Championship - turns for home.
To mark the resumption of the campaign, which has been on hold for more than three months because of the deadly coronavirus pandemic, Grealish has shared footage of his best bits in the season so far, via his social media channels.
The playmaker has led from the front with goals and assists this term; included in this montage are his wonder strikes at Burnley and Manchester United, and his other eye catching finishes versus Leicester and Southampton.
Then there are the mazy runs, too, that led to goals against Arsenal and Norwich.
You can check out the video above, as Grealish gears up for the ten-match slog that awaits Villa.


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Manchester United fans fume after West Brom set-back

Manchester United and West Bromwich Albion took part in a behind-closed-doors double header at Old Trafford on Friday .
The Championship title chasing Baggies beat United in the first game - 2-1 , defeating a Red Devils side containing Paul Pogba , Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford .
United emerged victorious in the other , winning 3-1 , as both teams fielded young and fringe players .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s side restarts their Premier League campaign next weekend , while West Brom face Birmingham City at The Hawthorns on Saturday , June 20 .
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Google Play Store and App Store @ FootyHimmatt7 : How did United loose to West Brom ?
With a team in which consistented of Bruno , Pogba , Martial and co. again ?
Embarrassing .
@ footballqueeen : If you ’ re freaking out because United lost one of the two games against West Brom , you really need to chill the f out .
@ AagamShah_f1 : So the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Rashford lost 2-1 to West Brom , apparently ?
!
Although the defense put on in the same team was inexperienced @ Jayyyc91 : Tbf we ain ’ t got a great track record against West Brom at home recently anyway @ DanMUFC31 : I didn ’ t care when Arsenal got beat by Brentford , I don ’ t care that a team with Bruno , Pogba , Rashford , Martial got beat 2-1 by a West Brom team .
It ’ s all about match fitness right now , next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matter for us @ MUFCGuruu : If it ’ s true we lost 2-1 to West Brom then no excuses that is embarrassing @ pkwestel : I could care less about anything going on in the United-West Brom friendly , especially the result , except for one thing , did anyone get hurt ?
@ MUFCinc : Absolute state of twitter today .
Be it utd fans or rivals .
Many going into histerics over a rumoured scoreline from a closed 1 hour friendly game Jose has no idea has coming .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a behind closed doors friendly vs West Brom .
Our fans are ill .

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Manchester United and West Bromwich Albion took part in a behind-closed-doors double header at Old Trafford on Friday.
The Championship title chasing Baggies beat United in the first game - 2-1, defeating a Red Devils side containing Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford.
United emerged victorious in the other, winning 3-1, as both teams fielded young and fringe players.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side restarts their Premier League campaign next weekend, while West Brom face Birmingham City at The Hawthorns on Saturday, June 20.
United fans have been reacting to today’s results.
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@FootyHimmatt7: How did United loose to West Brom? With a team in which consistented of Bruno, Pogba, Martial and co. again? Embarrassing.
@footballqueeen: If you’re freaking out because United lost one of the two games against West Brom, you really need to chill the f out.
@AagamShah_f1: So the team with Bruno, Pogba, Martial and Rashford lost 2-1 to West Brom, apparently?! Although the defense put on in the same team was inexperienced
@Jayyyc91: Tbf we ain’t got a great track record against West Brom at home recently anyway
@DanMUFC31: I didn’t care when Arsenal got beat by Brentford, I don’t care that a team with Bruno, Pogba, Rashford, Martial got beat 2-1 by a West Brom team. It’s all about match fitness right now, next Friday is when the results start to matter for us
@MUFCGuruu: If it’s true we lost 2-1 to West Brom then no excuses that is embarrassing
@pkwestel: I could care less about anything going on in the United-West Brom friendly, especially the result, except for one thing, did anyone get hurt?
@MUFCinc: Absolute state of twitter today. Be it utd fans or rivals. Many going into histerics over a rumoured scoreline from a closed 1 hour friendly game
@McGoatLUHG:
Ole Way.
We are Back...
Spurs be fearing us.
Jose has no idea has coming.
Loses 2-1 to West Brom.
@carl_millar88: Imagine obsessing over the score of a behind closed doors friendly vs West Brom. Our fans are ill.


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Man dragged down high street trying to stop carjacking

A man was dragged down a Quinton street as he desperately tried to stop carjackers stealing his van .
The victim , who has n't been named , had left the engine running in Ridgacre Road when a thief jumped inside the Ford Transit and began to drive off at around 2pm on Friday , June 12 .
The vehicle 's owner then grabbed hold of the wing mirror in a desperate bid to reclaim the motor but was dragged down the road .
He was flung off and suffered cuts and bruises , a spokesman for West Midlands Police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ motorist , believed to be an Amazon delivery driver , said they dragged him from the van and lost three teeth during the ordeal .
They said : `` Just had his brother knock the door .
He ’ s ok but lost 3 teeth .
He was delivering parcels for Amazon they dragged him out the van . ''
A spokesman for West Midlands Police added : `` We were called after a man had his vehicle taken during a carjacking in Ridgacre Road , Quinton , around 1.50pm today ( June @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left with the engine running and the thief jumped in and started to drive off .
`` The victim tried to stop the Ford Transit being taken and grabbed hold off a wing mirror .
However , he was shaken off suffering grazes and bruising .
`` Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat or by calling 101 .
Quote 20BW/135344Q/20 . ''

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A man was dragged down a Quinton street as he desperately tried to stop carjackers stealing his van.
The victim, who hasn't been named, had left the engine running in Ridgacre Road when a thief jumped inside the Ford Transit and began to drive off at around 2pm on Friday, June 12.
The vehicle's owner then grabbed hold of the wing mirror in a desperate bid to reclaim the motor but was dragged down the road.
He was flung off and suffered cuts and bruises, a spokesman for West Midlands Police said.
An eyewitness revealed that the motorist, believed to be an Amazon delivery driver, said they dragged him from the van and lost three teeth during the ordeal.
They said: "Just had his brother knock the door. He’s ok but lost 3 teeth. He was delivering parcels for Amazon they dragged him out the van."
A spokesman for West Midlands Police added: "We were called after a man had his vehicle taken during a carjacking in Ridgacre Road, Quinton, around 1.50pm today (June 12).
"The van was left with the engine running and the thief jumped in and started to drive off.
"The victim tried to stop the Ford Transit being taken and grabbed hold off a wing mirror. However, he was shaken off suffering grazes and bruising.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat or by calling 101. Quote 20BW/135344Q/20."


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Rashford shares message as Man United and Albion share results

Marcus Rashford has spoken of his delight at getting back out on the Old Trafford turf as Manchester United tackled West Bromwich Albion on Friday afternoon .
The Red Devils forward , who is back fully fit after suffering injury prior to the suspension of the season , took part in one of the 60-minute matches against Slaven Bilic ’ s Baggies as both sides used the run-outs to get more competitive minutes into their squad ’ s legs before the resumption of the campaign next week .
Albion won the first match 2-1 , before United emerged victorious in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s been claimed that Bruno Fernandes scored in the match in which he featured , before missing a penalty .
Rashford , who has shared the success of his charity work on social media recently - the striker has raised more than £20m to feed school children during the coronavirus pandemic - played too .
Taking to Twitter post match , he shared photos of himself in action at the empty stadium , against Albion stars Jack Fitzwater , Rekeem Harper and Lee Peltier , with the simple message : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will have been more than three months by the time Albion and United play their next competitive match , since their last ; the Baggies welcome Blues to The Hawthorns , after what feels like an age since their trip to Swansea .
United and Rashford , meanwhile , will travel to Tottenham next Friday evening .

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Marcus Rashford has spoken of his delight at getting back out on the Old Trafford turf as Manchester United tackled West Bromwich Albion on Friday afternoon.
The Red Devils forward, who is back fully fit after suffering injury prior to the suspension of the season, took part in one of the 60-minute matches against Slaven Bilic’s Baggies as both sides used the run-outs to get more competitive minutes into their squad’s legs before the resumption of the campaign next week.
Albion won the first match 2-1, before United emerged victorious in the second with a 3-1 score-line.
It’s been claimed that Bruno Fernandes scored in the match in which he featured, before missing a penalty.
Rashford, who has shared the success of his charity work on social media recently - the striker has raised more than £20m to feed school children during the coronavirus pandemic - played too.
Taking to Twitter post match, he shared photos of himself in action at the empty stadium, against Albion stars Jack Fitzwater, Rekeem Harper and Lee Peltier, with the simple message: “Loved every minute of it.”
It will have been more than three months by the time Albion and United play their next competitive match, since their last; the Baggies welcome Blues to The Hawthorns, after what feels like an age since their trip to Swansea.
United and Rashford, meanwhile, will travel to Tottenham next Friday evening.


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Two metre social distancing rule should not be reduced, experts warn Government

Top Government scientific advisors have been told that people should continue to follow the two-metre social distancing rule .
The Environmental and Modelling Group ( EMG ) says that although the risk of outdoor transmission is low , people should maintain the distance to avoid contracting coronavirus from face-to-face contact .
In a paper to the Government 's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( SAGE ) on June 4 , the EMG said that a one-metre distance could carry up to 10 times the risk of two metres .
It added that countries which have a social distancing rule below @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as face masks or coverings .
The paper , published on Friday , comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he would keep the rule under review amid calls for it to be reduced to help businesses to reopen .
It said : `` Given the uncertainties about transmission and dose-response it is not possible to say with certainty what a safe distance of separation is but best current evidence suggests that one metre carries between two and 10 times the risk of two metres of separation .
`` Countries that specify @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mandate other mitigation measures , usually face masks or face coverings as a minimum .
`` Outdoor transmission remains low risk through aerosol and indirect contact routes , but face-to-face exposure should still be considered a potential risk for transmission via respiratory droplets '' However we remain of the view that face-to-face transmission could be possible and the ability for wind to keep droplets airborne means that we recommend that people continue to observe a distance of two metres when face to face and avoid prolonged exposure to other people . ''
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can not be achieved additional measures including masks and minimising the duration of exposure were required .
The paper comes after the Daily Telegraph reported that Mr Johnson was looking at following World Health Organisation advice and cutting the distance , mirroring guidance already followed by countries including France , Denmark and Singapore .
At Prime Minister 's Questions on Wednesday , he promised to `` keep that two-metre rule under constant review '' .
Slashing the social distancing restriction could help pubs and restaurants to start up again , and Business Secretary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for economic reasons , businesses will want to take a look at this two-metre rule '' .
There have been calls from industry leaders and MPs to halve the distance to help businesses such as pubs and restaurants reopen , and allow more children to return to school .
But a snap poll by YouGov found that 58 per cent of people want the rules to be kept at the current distance , while just under a quarter ( 24 per cent ) want it dropped to one metre .
Support for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with 32 per cent of those over 65 preferring the one-metre rule , compared to 17 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds .
Meanwhile , 8 per cent of respondents said the restrictions should be scrapped altogether .

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Top Government scientific advisors have been told that people should continue to follow the two-metre social distancing rule.
The Environmental and Modelling Group (EMG) says that although the risk of outdoor transmission is low, people should maintain the distance to avoid contracting coronavirus from face-to-face contact.
In a paper to the Government's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) on June 4, the EMG said that a one-metre distance could carry up to 10 times the risk of two metres.
It added that countries which have a social distancing rule below two metres often required other mitigation measures such as face masks or coverings.
(Image: Adam Hughes / SWNS)
The paper, published on Friday, comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he would keep the rule under review amid calls for it to be reduced to help businesses to reopen.
It said: "Given the uncertainties about transmission and dose-response it is not possible to say with certainty what a safe distance of separation is but best current evidence suggests that one metre carries between two and 10 times the risk of two metres of separation.
"Countries that specify a separation distance below two metres generally mandate other mitigation measures, usually face masks or face coverings as a minimum.
"Outdoor transmission remains low risk through aerosol and indirect contact routes, but face-to-face exposure should still be considered a potential risk for transmission via respiratory droplets
"However we remain of the view that face-to-face transmission could be possible and the ability for wind to keep droplets airborne means that we recommend that people continue to observe a distance of two metres when face to face and avoid prolonged exposure to other people."
It said that in situations where social distancing cannot be achieved additional measures including masks and minimising the duration of exposure were required.
The paper comes after the Daily Telegraph reported that Mr Johnson was looking at following World Health Organisation advice and cutting the distance, mirroring guidance already followed by countries including France, Denmark and Singapore.
At Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday, he promised to "keep that two-metre rule under constant review".
Slashing the social distancing restriction could help pubs and restaurants to start up again, and Business Secretary Alok Sharma said this week that "for economic reasons, businesses will want to take a look at this two-metre rule".
There have been calls from industry leaders and MPs to halve the distance to help businesses such as pubs and restaurants reopen, and allow more children to return to school.
But a snap poll by YouGov found that 58 per cent of people want the rules to be kept at the current distance, while just under a quarter (24 per cent) want it dropped to one metre.
Support for the shorter social limit increased with older generations, with 32 per cent of those over 65 preferring the one-metre rule, compared to 17 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds.
Meanwhile, 8 per cent of respondents said the restrictions should be scrapped altogether.


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Police in 'all out' search following alleged toddler abduction

A toddler has been safely returned with their mother after a reported abduction .
West Midlands Police flooded a part @ @ @ @ @ ( June 12 ) after receiving a report that a child had been taken and @ @ @ @ @ , from Bournville Station , searched the area and managed to locate the missing toddler @ @ @ @ @ reunited the child with the worried mother and a suspect was arrested and taken into @ @ @ @ @ about the harrowing incident together with a photograph of uniformed officers and two panda cars @ @ @ @ @ Force Response tweeted : “ Bournville A unit responded to an ‘ all out ’ @ @ @ @ @ report of a toddler being abducted and items stolen in the Longbridge area .
“ @ @ @ @ @ the child was safely located and reunited with mum and suspect arrested all within about @ @ @ @ @

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A toddler has been safely returned with their mother after a reported abduction.
West Midlands Police flooded a part of Longbridge on Friday afternoon (June 12) after receiving a report that a child had been taken and items stolen.
The unit, from Bournville Station, searched the area and managed to locate the missing toddler within an hour.
Cops reunited the child with the worried mother and a suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
The police tweeted about the harrowing incident together with a photograph of uniformed officers and two panda cars parked outside some flats.
Force Response tweeted : “Bournville A unit responded to an ‘all out’ shout this afternoon to a report of a toddler being abducted and items stolen in the Longbridge area.
“We flooded the area and the child was safely located and reunited with mum and suspect arrested all within about half an hour.”


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Number of county jobs furloughed & self-employed helped in crisis

Almost 100,000 claims have been made across Worcestershire under the Government ’ s furlough and self-employment support schemes .
A total of 75,700 employees have been furloughed to May 31 , while some 21,400 claims have been made under the Government ’ s self-employment income support scheme ( SEISS ) , costing the taxpayer millions of pounds .
In neighbouring Birmingham 122,800 employees have been furloughed , while 71,600 have been put on scheme – officially titled the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme .
Dudley has 39,800 jobs on furlough while Herefordshire has 20,700 employees on the Government scheme .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Worcestershire district , is 16,000 in Wychavon , 13,500 in Worcester , 13,400 in Wyre Forest , 12,400 in Redditch , , 12,000 in Bromsgrove and 8,500 in Malvern Hills .
Across the country some 7.5 million jobs had been furloughed by May 31 , while By June 7 that rose to 8.9 million jobs , with some 1.1 million firms furloughing staff at a total cost of £19.6 billion .
While SEISS has cost nearly £6 billion from just over two million claims in England .
Across Worcestershire some 21,400 claims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May 31 , which is 72 per cent of all those eligible to claim .
Those claims have a total value of £63.2 million , while in Birmingham £81.8 million is being paid out , £53.5 million in Warwickshire and £24.4 million in Herefordshire .
Broken down by Worcestershire district 5,000 self-employed claims were made in Wychavon ( costing £15,5 million , an average of £3,100 per claim ) ; 3,700 claims in Wyre Forest ( £10.2 million , avg £3,700 ) , Bromsgrove 3,400 ( £10.4 million , avg £3,100 ) ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ avg £3,000 ) ; Worcester 3,200 ( £9.4 million , £2,900 ) and Redditch 2,900 ( £8.4 million , avg £2,900 ) .
The furlough and SEISS schemes were announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer , Rishi Sunak , in March .
They are run by HM Revenue and Customs ( HMRC ) as part of a package of support measures for businesses and individuals affected by the coronavirus outbreak .
Nationally , employers in the wholesale and retail sectors have furloughed the highest number of employers , covering 1.6 million jobs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ employers furloughing 1.4 million .
The furlough scheme will continue to support jobs until the end of October , with flexible part-time furloughing begins in July to support businesses as the Government hopes the economy ramps up post lockdown .
The SEISS scheme has also been extended with those eligible able to claim a second and final grant in August .
The Government said ‘ the two schemes are part of a comprehensive economic support package for individuals and businesses including loans , grants , income tax deferrals , rental support , increased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holidays ’ .
The Chancellor said : “ Our unprecedented coronavirus support schemes are protecting millions of vital jobs and businesses across the whole of the United Kingdom - and will help ensure we recover from this outbreak as swiftly as possible .
“ We have extended both schemes so they will continue to provide measured support across the UK as we start to reopen the economy .
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Almost 100,000 claims have been made across Worcestershire under the Government’s furlough and self-employment support schemes.
A total of 75,700 employees have been furloughed to May 31, while some 21,400 claims have been made under the Government’s self-employment income support scheme (SEISS), costing the taxpayer millions of pounds.
In neighbouring Birmingham 122,800 employees have been furloughed, while 71,600 have been put on scheme – officially titled the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
Dudley has 39,800 jobs on furlough while Herefordshire has 20,700 employees on the Government scheme.
(Image: PA)
The number of jobs furloughed, broken down by Worcestershire district, is 16,000 in Wychavon, 13,500 in Worcester, 13,400 in Wyre Forest, 12,400 in Redditch, , 12,000 in Bromsgrove and 8,500 in Malvern Hills.
Across the country some 7.5 million jobs had been furloughed by May 31, while By June 7 that rose to 8.9 million jobs, with some 1.1 million firms furloughing staff at a total cost of £19.6 billion. While SEISS has cost nearly £6 billion from just over two million claims in England.
Across Worcestershire some 21,400 claims were made to the self-employment scheme by May 31, which is 72 per cent of all those eligible to claim. Those claims have a total value of £63.2 million, while in Birmingham £81.8 million is being paid out, £53.5 million in Warwickshire and £24.4 million in Herefordshire.
Broken down by Worcestershire district 5,000 self-employed claims were made in Wychavon (costing £15,5 million, an average of £3,100 per claim); 3,700 claims in Wyre Forest (£10.2 million, avg £3,700), Bromsgrove 3,400 (£10.4 million, avg £3,100); Malvern Hills 3,200 (£9.4 million, avg £3,000); Worcester 3,200 (£9.4 million, £2,900) and Redditch 2,900 (£8.4 million, avg £2,900).
The furlough and SEISS schemes were announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, in March.
They are run by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) as part of a package of support measures for businesses and individuals affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
Nationally, employers in the wholesale and retail sectors have furloughed the highest number of employers, covering 1.6 million jobs, followed by accommodation and food service employers furloughing 1.4 million.
The furlough scheme will continue to support jobs until the end of October, with flexible part-time furloughing begins in July to support businesses as the Government hopes the economy ramps up post lockdown.
The SEISS scheme has also been extended with those eligible able to claim a second and final grant in August.
The Government said ‘the two schemes are part of a comprehensive economic support package for individuals and businesses including loans, grants, income tax deferrals, rental support, increased levels of Universal Credit, and mortgage holidays’.
The Chancellor said: “Our unprecedented coronavirus support schemes are protecting millions of vital jobs and businesses across the whole of the United Kingdom - and will help ensure we recover from this outbreak as swiftly as possible.
“We have extended both schemes so they will continue to provide measured support across the UK as we start to reopen the economy.”


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Chris Hughton breaks his silence on Birmingham City links

Chris Hughton has addressed speculation linking him with the Birmingham City vacancy .
Blues are looking for their sixth permanent manager in three-and-a-half years following Pep Clotet ’ s decision to step down at the end of the season .
Hughton is one name that has been prominent , both in the betting and the conversations around a successor ever since Monday ’ s announcement .
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Google Play Store and App Store But when asked if he would consider going back in a webinar with ModernSoccerCoach.com he kept his cards very close to his chest .
“ You get used to that speculation , ” the 61-year-old said .
“ One thing I would always say is speculation is always flattering because if someone is talking about you or linking you to a job then it ’ s something that is flattering.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is when you are commenting on these things you always have to have respect for the club itself .
“ I had a wonderful time at Birmingham – it is speculation at the moment .
“ Whatever happens with everybody going into that job its a wonderful club that needs to get back to pushing for positions that will allow them to get back into the Premier League .
“ Any nice words that I have had said from the Birmingham supporters are always really appreciated .
“ I had one year there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saw us play in the Europa Cup .
“ I would say in my footballing career it was one of the best years , we travelled across to Europa I had Birmingham City supporters telling me they were hearing Birmingham City songs they hadn ’ t heard sung for so many years .
“ It was a wonderful season .
It was a wonderful journey and one I shall never forget .
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Chris Hughton has addressed speculation linking him with the Birmingham City vacancy.
Blues are looking for their sixth permanent manager in three-and-a-half years following Pep Clotet’s decision to step down at the end of the season.
Hughton is one name that has been prominent, both in the betting and the conversations around a successor ever since Monday’s announcement.
As a former Blues manager he retains an affection for the club - and insists the 2011/2012 campaign which saw them narrowly miss out on promotion via the play-offs, is one he remembers fondly.
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But when asked if he would consider going back in a webinar with ModernSoccerCoach.com he kept his cards very close to his chest.
“You get used to that speculation,” the 61-year-old said.
“One thing I would always say is speculation is always flattering because if someone is talking about you or linking you to a job then it’s something that is flattering.”
“What I would also say is when you are commenting on these things you always have to have respect for the club itself.
“I had a wonderful time at Birmingham – it is speculation at the moment.
“Whatever happens with everybody going into that job its a wonderful club that needs to get back to pushing for positions that will allow them to get back into the Premier League.
“Any nice words that I have had said from the Birmingham supporters are always really appreciated.
“I had one year there, we had a wonderful season which saw us play in the Europa Cup.
“I would say in my footballing career it was one of the best years ,we travelled across to Europa I had Birmingham City supporters telling me they were hearing Birmingham City songs they hadn’t heard sung for so many years.
“It was a wonderful season. It was a wonderful journey and one I shall never forget.”


birminghammail--2020-06-12--Man led away in cuffs as police bust £70k cannabis farm

This picture shows the moment a man was led away in handcuffs after police busted a £70,000 cannabis farm in Dudley .
The blue-shirted man can be seen being led away with his hands behind his back after officers stormed the address in Ospery Drive , Dudley , this afternoon ( June 12 ) .
Around 70 cannabis plants were found at the house , which is worth an estimated £70,000 .
A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of cultivating and possessing cannabis and taken into custody for questioning , a spokesman for the force confirmed .
An eyewitness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ named , told BlackCountryLive that officers could be heard shouting as they kicked down the door to the home .
The spokesman added : `` We discovered around 70 cannabis plants at an address in Osprey Drive , Dudley , this afternoon ( 12 June ) .
`` A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of cultivating and possessing cannabis and taken into custody for questioning .
`` Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat or by calling 101 .
Quote log 2369 of today . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 555 111 .

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This picture shows the moment a man was led away in handcuffs after police busted a £70,000 cannabis farm in Dudley.
The blue-shirted man can be seen being led away with his hands behind his back after officers stormed the address in Ospery Drive, Dudley, this afternoon (June 12).
Around 70 cannabis plants were found at the house, which is worth an estimated £70,000.
A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of cultivating and possessing cannabis and taken into custody for questioning, a spokesman for the force confirmed.
An eyewitness, who did not want to be named, told BlackCountryLive that officers could be heard shouting as they kicked down the door to the home.
The spokesman added: "We discovered around 70 cannabis plants at an address in Osprey Drive, Dudley, this afternoon (12 June).
"A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of cultivating and possessing cannabis and taken into custody for questioning.
"Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat or by calling 101. Quote log 2369 of today."
Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111.