birminghammail--2020-05-28--Patrick Cutrone discusses the reason he left Wolves

Patrick Cutrone enjoyed his time at Wolverhampton Wanderers - but he ’ s admitted that the opportunity to return to his native Italy with Fiorentina in the January transfer window was too good to turn down .
Young Italian forward Cutrone was signed for around £16m from Serie A giants AC Milan last summer , but he managed to find the net just three times in the first half of the campaign while playing second fiddle to first choice forward Raul Jimenez .
Cutrone was offered a route back to Serie A in the winter , when Fiorentina came calling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involved taking the striker on loan from 18 months .
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He very much enjoyed his experience in England , but Fiorentina was a venture he felt compelled to explore .
“ A great experience @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Premier has always thrilled me , ” he told his fans on Instagram Live , via Sport Witness .
“ As soon as I heard Fiorentina ’ s interest , I immediately said yes .
“ I consider Fiorentina a nice club , which has a good history behind it , where many strong players have passed .
I was also thrilled to come to a city like Florence and get to know a football fanbase like La Viola .
“ The great thing was to feel very close to the president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not everyone does .
It was very nice to feel their closeness ; it makes you think well .
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Patrick Cutrone enjoyed his time at Wolverhampton Wanderers - but he’s admitted that the opportunity to return to his native Italy with Fiorentina in the January transfer window was too good to turn down.
Young Italian forward Cutrone was signed for around £16m from Serie A giants AC Milan last summer, but he managed to find the net just three times in the first half of the campaign while playing second fiddle to first choice forward Raul Jimenez.
Cutrone was offered a route back to Serie A in the winter, when Fiorentina came calling and put an offer to Wolves that involved taking the striker on loan from 18 months.
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That would suggest that things didn’t go well for Cutrone in England, but the forward - who has contracted and since recovered from coronavirus - offered a very different view.
He very much enjoyed his experience in England, but Fiorentina was a venture he felt compelled to explore.
“A great experience, I discovered a new culture and the Premier has always thrilled me,” he told his fans on Instagram Live, via Sport Witness.
“As soon as I heard Fiorentina’s interest, I immediately said yes.
“I consider Fiorentina a nice club, which has a good history behind it, where many strong players have passed. I was also thrilled to come to a city like Florence and get to know a football fanbase like La Viola.
“The great thing was to feel very close to the president and club. It is something that not everyone does. It was very nice to feel their closeness; it makes you think well.”


birminghammail--2020-05-28--Prince William names favourite Aston Villa player

Future heir to the throne , Prince William has named his favourite current Aston Villa player after a big question from Villa star John McGinn , and despite his hesitance - he was willing to put down an answer .
A big Villa fan , the Prince , hosting a special on mental health in football tonight , sat down with Scotland international McGinn as part of the Heads Up campaign to promote mental health awareness .
And he put the Duke of Cambridge on the spot by asking him to name his current star man - and it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tyrone Mings for his rise from non league football to England international .
`` John , you ca n't ask me that !
That 's a horrible question , '' he said on Sky Sports .
`` I do n't want to say Jack ( Grealish ) , because everyone says him , even though I love Jack and he is amazing .
`` I 'm going to go with someone else .
Current wise , you 're up there John so do n't worry .
`` I want to say Tyrone at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Tyrone , the story of Tyrone , where he came from and what he 's achieving , I 'm so proud of him .
`` He 's been very vocal about his challenges and he 's also very alive in the community .
I see his tweets and I see how inclusive he is to everybody .
He 's a great role model . ''

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Future heir to the throne, Prince William has named his favourite current Aston Villa player after a big question from Villa star John McGinn, and despite his hesitance - he was willing to put down an answer.
A big Villa fan, the Prince, hosting a special on mental health in football tonight, sat down with Scotland international McGinn as part of the Heads Up campaign to promote mental health awareness.
And he put the Duke of Cambridge on the spot by asking him to name his current star man - and it wasn't McGinn, as he picked out Tyrone Mings for his rise from non league football to England international.
"John, you can't ask me that! That's a horrible question," he said on Sky Sports.
"I don't want to say Jack (Grealish), because everyone says him, even though I love Jack and he is amazing.
"I'm going to go with someone else. Current wise, you're up there John so don't worry.
"I want to say Tyrone at the moment. Do you know why? Tyrone, the story of Tyrone, where he came from and what he's achieving, I'm so proud of him.
"He's been very vocal about his challenges and he's also very alive in the community. I see his tweets and I see how inclusive he is to everybody. He's a great role model."


birminghammail--2020-05-28--The reasons why Prince William supports Aston Villa

Prince William is growing into a role as one of the most important footballing figures in the game , and is appearing tonight on a BBC One show regarding mental health in football and the stigma against open discussion of mental health issues .
Prince William , the Duke of Cambridge , is a huge Aston Villa fan and has been spotted numerous times at matches , and has previously spoken about his support of the club As well ashas attended Villa matches and even been spotted wearing claret and blue .
Ahead of Villa 's FA Cup defeat to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he spoke to BBC presenter Gary Linker about his Villa allegiance .
Prince William said : “ A long time ago at school I got into football big time .
I was looking around for clubs .
All my friends at school were either Man United fans or Chelsea fans and I didn ’ t want to follow the run of the mill teams .
“ I wanted to have a team that was more mid-table that could give me more emotional rollercoaster moments .
“ Aston Villa ’ s always had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friends of mine who support Aston Villa and one of the first FA Cup games I went to was Bolton v Aston Villa back in 2000 .
Sadly , Villa went on to lose to Chelsea .
“ It was fantastic , I sat with all the fans with my red beanie on , and I was sat with all the Brummie fans and had a great time .
“ It was the atmosphere , the camaraderie and I really felt that there was something I could connect with.
” Speaking in February @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like Paul Merson were playing and I thought if people like him can play as well as he does , knowing the struggles he was under at the time ... this is a club I can support .
`` I was also born in ‘ 82 , the year we won the ( European ) Cup , so I feel the history and pedigree around Villa has always been quite close to me . ''
He was pictured at in an executive box at Villa Park for the 0-0 Premier League draw against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attended the 2015 FA Cup final defeat to Arsenal , as a dignitary in the Royal Box .
His Royal Highness sat next to then Villa owner Randy Lerner for the match .
Villa lost the match 4-0 and Prince William presented the trophy to Arsenal and handed out runners-up medals to Tim Sherwood 's players .
Wills visited Villa Park for the 1-0 Championship victory over Cardiff City in April 2018 .
He was pictured celebrating in an executive box with former Villa favourite John Carew as Jack Grealish grabbed a late @ @ @ @ @ @ @ match to chat and have photographs taken with players and staff .
He attended the play-off final defeat to Fulham at Wembley in May 2018 , a week after his brother Harry 's wedding , and was at Carrow Road earlier this season to see the Villa whip Norwich 5-1 .
Have there been any other examples of his Villa support ?
He appeared to be wearing a claret tie during the wedding of his wife 's sister Pippa Middleton in May 2017 .
In October 2017 , the Duke and Duchess visited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West Ham United .
The Hammers offered their young children replica kits ; however , William showed his true colours .
A month later , as a guest at the Pride of Britain awards he wore a Villa scarf in a show of solidarity with Villa fan Moin Younis , who was recognised with an award for his bravery for living with a severe skin condition .
In the same month , the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Villa Park and spoke to manager Steve Bruce , with the Duke praising the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He never shies away from his his claret and blue allegiances and was spreading the Villa love in September 2018 while on a training session in Kenya with his regiment , the Irish Guards .
William met local forces but also the football team from the small town of Kinamba as part of a community project .
He presented each of the players with this season 's Villa shirt , giving them a mix of home and away tops , and posed for a picture .
How have Villa celebrated his support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of William and Kate 's children , Villa have tweeted a welcome message including a picture of a Villa shirt printed with 'HRH ' .
What have Villa officials said about him ?
Then Villa manager Steve Bruce was impressed with how much knowledge HRH had about the current Villa side when they met in November 2017 .
Bruce said : “ He introduced Kate to me as the ‘ top man ’ .
`` He talked about the squad and how we have turned it around a little bit .
“ He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward .
Being a dad myself , you would like him as a son .
He was impeccable .
“ It ’ s not often you have the future King as a supporter so it ’ s great for the club . ''

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Prince William has been spotted at the FA Cup final at Wembley.
The second-in-line to the throne behind his father, Prince Charles, greeted Chelsea and Leicester City's players before the showpiece Wembley final today.
William, President of the Football Association, is a big Aston Villa fan.
Here's why he chose to follow the claret and blue...
Why does Prince William support Aston Villa?
Ahead of Villa's FA Cup defeat to Arsenal in May 2015 under Tim Sherwood, he spoke to BBC presenter Gary Linker about his Villa allegiance.
Prince William said: “A long time ago at school I got into football big time. I was looking around for clubs. All my friends at school were either Man United fans or Chelsea fans and I didn’t want to follow the run of the mill teams.
“I wanted to have a team that was more mid-table that could give me more emotional rollercoaster moments.
“Aston Villa’s always had a great history. I have got friends of mine who support Aston Villa and one of the first FA Cup games I went to was Bolton v Aston Villa back in 2000. Sadly, Villa went on to lose to Chelsea.
“It was fantastic, I sat with all the fans with my red beanie on, and I was sat with all the Brummie fans and had a great time.
“It was the atmosphere, the camaraderie and I really felt that there was something I could connect with.”
Speaking in February 2020, William said: "People like Paul Merson were playing and I thought if people like him can play as well as he does, knowing the struggles he was under at the time...this is a club I can support.
"I was also born in ‘82, the year we won the (European) Cup, so I feel the history and pedigree around Villa has always been quite close to me."
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Has he attended matches?
He was pictured at in an executive box at Villa Park for the 0-0 Premier League draw against Sunderland in November 2013.
Prince William was wearing a Villa coat and a Villa scarf.
He also attended the 2015 FA Cup final defeat to Arsenal, as a dignitary in the Royal Box.
His Royal Highness sat next to then Villa owner Randy Lerner for the match. Villa lost the match 4-0 and Prince William presented the trophy to Arsenal and handed out runners-up medals to Tim Sherwood's players.
Wills visited Villa Park for the 1-0 Championship victory over Cardiff City in April 2018.
He was pictured celebrating in an executive box with former Villa favourite John Carew as Jack Grealish grabbed a late winner.
The prince stopped after the match to chat and have photographs taken with players and staff.
He attended the play-off final defeat to Fulham at Wembley in May 2018, a week after his brother Harry's wedding, and was at Carrow Road earlier this season to see the Villa whip Norwich 5-1.
Have there been any other examples of his Villa support?
He appeared to be wearing a claret tie during the wedding of his wife's sister Pippa Middleton in May 2017.
In October 2017, the Duke and Duchess visited the London Stadium, the home of West Ham United. The Hammers offered their young children replica kits; however, William showed his true colours.
He jokingly said: “Right colours, wrong team.”
A month later, as a guest at the Pride of Britain awards he wore a Villa scarf in a show of solidarity with Villa fan Moin Younis, who was recognised with an award for his bravery for living with a severe skin condition.
In the same month, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Villa Park and spoke to manager Steve Bruce, with the Duke praising the manager for how his team were playing.
He never shies away from his his claret and blue allegiances and was spreading the Villa love in September 2018 while on a training session in Kenya with his regiment, the Irish Guards.
William met local forces but also the football team from the small town of Kinamba as part of a community project.
He presented each of the players with this season's Villa shirt, giving them a mix of home and away tops, and posed for a picture.
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How have Villa celebrated his support?
After the birth of all three of William and Kate's children, Villa have tweeted a welcome message including a picture of a Villa shirt printed with 'HRH'.
What have Villa officials said about him?
Then Villa manager Steve Bruce was impressed with how much knowledge HRH had about the current Villa side when they met in November 2017.
Bruce said: “He introduced Kate to me as the ‘top man’.
"He talked about the squad and how we have turned it around a little bit.
“He’s delighted we are moving it forward. Being a dad myself, you would like him as a son. He was impeccable.
“It’s not often you have the future King as a supporter so it’s great for the club."


birminghammail--2020-05-28--Run-in could go against us a little, says Blues boss Pep Clotet

Pep Clotet admits that Birmingham City ’ s home dominated run-in could work against his side as the Championship eyes a return to follow in the footsteps of the Premier League .
The EFL are expected to follow the top flight in the near future , after they confirmed on Thursday that June 17 had been pencilled in as a concrete return date .
Should the Championship get the green light , Blues will be able to complete their nine outstanding fixtures - five of which are at St Andrew ’ s .
While that would otherwise benefit Blues , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hills , Clotet admits that the lack of atmosphere caused by the fact that games will be behind closed doors could actually end up being something of a hindrance .
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“ It goes a little bit against us , because we have more home games than away games .
You ’ ve seen it in the Bundesliga - there ’ s no home factor , ” Clotet explained .
“ It might be more possible to get more points on the road , in this situation , but I know the players and I will miss the home support a lot .
“ It has a big impact on the referee - they don ’ t have that stress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an impact on the players as well .
“ The game physically has changed .
We ’ re coming from a period of games that has been really long , and then to go back into games without friendlies , we ’ ve seen how it has affected the Bundesliga .
“ It ’ ll feel like a different tournament , but obviously we ’ re picking up where we left off in the league .
“ It ’ s like a new nine-game league , and it ’ s important to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Clotet has been impressed with how his players have handled themselves during lockdown , too .
Like all professional clubs , the Blues squad were given individual training programmes to follow from their homes , and they appear to have had the desired effect .
“ The players have made us proud by how they ’ ve come back from this period , ” Clotet added .
“ They ’ ve come back in very good shape .
Despite the circumstances , they ’ ve been taking care of themselves .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the work .
They ’ ve done very well in maintaining their levels - for some , they ’ ve improved .
“ We want this season finished ; 2020 has been a good year for us .
We ’ ve only lost two games and we want to take it back up from there .
“ These players are desperate to get back .
They ’ re very ambitious and they want to get as many points as possible .
”

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Pep Clotet admits that Birmingham City’s home dominated run-in could work against his side as the Championship eyes a return to follow in the footsteps of the Premier League.
The EFL are expected to follow the top flight in the near future, after they confirmed on Thursday that June 17 had been pencilled in as a concrete return date.
Should the Championship get the green light, Blues will be able to complete their nine outstanding fixtures - five of which are at St Andrew’s.
While that would otherwise benefit Blues, who are now back training at Wast Hills, Clotet admits that the lack of atmosphere caused by the fact that games will be behind closed doors could actually end up being something of a hindrance.
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In the German Bundesliga, the first major league in Europe to resume, only five of the 27 matches played have been won by the home side, a significant reduction compared to results of games played in front of fans prior to lockdown.
“It goes a little bit against us, because we have more home games than away games. You’ve seen it in the Bundesliga - there’s no home factor,” Clotet told Blues TV.
“It might be more possible to get more points on the road, in this situation, but I know the players and I will miss the home support a lot.
“It has a big impact on the referee - they don’t have that stress over their decisions - and it has an impact on the players as well.
“The game physically has changed. We’re coming from a period of games that has been really long, and then to go back into games without friendlies, we’ve seen how it has affected the Bundesliga.
“It’ll feel like a different tournament, but obviously we’re picking up where we left off in the league.
“It’s like a new nine-game league, and it’s important to get as many points as possible from those.”
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Clotet has been impressed with how his players have handled themselves during lockdown, too.
Like all professional clubs, the Blues squad were given individual training programmes to follow from their homes, and they appear to have had the desired effect.
“The players have made us proud by how they’ve come back from this period,” Clotet added. “They’ve come back in very good shape. Despite the circumstances, they’ve been taking care of themselves.
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“Now we’re back to start the work. They’ve done very well in maintaining their levels - for some, they’ve improved.
“We want this season finished; 2020 has been a good year for us. We’ve only lost two games and we want to take it back up from there.
“These players are desperate to get back. They’re very ambitious and they want to get as many points as possible.”


birminghammail--2020-05-28--Villa's fight for survival will take place under the worst possible context

One-hundred days of solitude will separate Aston Villa from their crushing loss against Leicester City in March to their next fixture - a home match against Sheffield United in June .
Between those two games there have been deaths , scandal , a global pandemic , stories of despair , inspiration and heroism as the world - and the footballing industry - comes to terms with a new order in the wake of the continuing Covid-19 situation .
Now , the Premier League has set it 's sights on a return - with Villa 's Blades fixture kicking off a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is attempting to find a close to the 19/20 season .
This leaves Dean Smith 's squad facing one of their biggest battles in recent years , playing under the worst possible context , where a worsening situation could cut the season short once more , place lives at risk and leave the fate of the side hanging in the balance .
Project Restart should , if health measures are met , conclude with the Villans ' return fixture - the very first round of games under the restart .
Should all go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to achieve their goal of Premier League survival on the pitch .
Where football is concerned , that presents a very difficult situation for Villa , who will find themselves under the cosh from the get go as they fight for survival , with the club facing two games in five days to kick-start their delayed season .
It almost could n't be any harder on a football club that has seemingly bore the brunt of the social - and physical - impacts of the coronavirus than any other .
There has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to own up to his lockdown mistake , the tragic passing of Dean Smith 's father to the virus , a Villa masseur 's stint in an intensive care unit , Pepe Reina 's infection and subsequent support for anti-lockdown protests in Spain , and Tyrone Mings ' own opinions on Government policy .
All angles of the impact of the coronavirus , bar financial issues , have hit Villa - squarely on the chin .
Almost everything that could happen to a football club during lockdown , has happened to Villa .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ themselves at a heated flashpoint in Restart negotiations , as their position hung in the balance more so than perhaps any other team .
Villa , with a game in hand , could 've been relegated by a decision to not restart fixtures , a conclusion that will place extra pressure on the Villans ' efforts to escape the relegation zone at the first available opportunity .
A victory in that game in hand - against the Blades on the 17th - will lift Villa out of the relegation places , and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the head of a very difficult path .
And with everything that has happened , and the journey that is still to come , without doubting Villa - what shape will the side be in as it faces it 's biggest battle in recent years ?
A battle , mind you , that might still be long from over .
Villa are n't just fighting other teams , they are fighting the surge of a infectious virus , one which has already left a very personal mark on the team .

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One-hundred days of solitude will separate Aston Villa from their crushing loss against Leicester City in March to their next fixture - a home match against Sheffield United in June.
Between those two games there have been deaths, scandal, a global pandemic, stories of despair, inspiration and heroism as the world - and the footballing industry - comes to terms with a new order in the wake of the continuing Covid-19 situation.
Now, the Premier League has set it's sights on a return - with Villa's Blades fixture kicking off a new era in the league, which is attempting to find a close to the 19/20 season.
This leaves Dean Smith 's squad facing one of their biggest battles in recent years, playing under the worst possible context, where a worsening situation could cut the season short once more, place lives at risk and leave the fate of the side hanging in the balance.
Project Restart should, if health measures are met, conclude with the Villans' return fixture - the very first round of games under the restart. Should all go well, Villa will have the chance to achieve their goal of Premier League survival on the pitch.
Where football is concerned, that presents a very difficult situation for Villa, who will find themselves under the cosh from the get go as they fight for survival, with the club facing two games in five days to kick-start their delayed season.
It almost couldn't be any harder on a football club that has seemingly bore the brunt of the social - and physical - impacts of the coronavirus than any other.
There has been the public pressure faced by Jack Grealish to own up to his lockdown mistake, the tragic passing of Dean Smith's father to the virus, a Villa masseur's stint in an intensive care unit, Pepe Reina's infection and subsequent support for anti-lockdown protests in Spain, and Tyrone Mings' own opinions on Government policy.
All angles of the impact of the coronavirus, bar financial issues, have hit Villa - squarely on the chin.
Almost everything that could happen to a football club during lockdown, has happened to Villa.
Villa are also a team that found themselves at a heated flashpoint in Restart negotiations, as their position hung in the balance more so than perhaps any other team. Villa, with a game in hand, could've been relegated by a decision to not restart fixtures, a conclusion that will place extra pressure on the Villans' efforts to escape the relegation zone at the first available opportunity.
A victory in that game in hand - against the Blades on the 17th - will lift Villa out of the relegation places, and that game in hand lines up first at the head of a very difficult path.
And with everything that has happened, and the journey that is still to come, without doubting Villa - what shape will the side be in as it faces it's biggest battle in recent years?
A battle, mind you, that might still be long from over.
Villa aren't just fighting other teams, they are fighting the surge of a infectious virus, one which has already left a very personal mark on the team.


birminghammail--2020-05-28--Dentists in England can reopen from June 8 with strict guidelines

Dental practices in England can reopen from June 8 as long as strict guidelines are in place .
The dentist as we know it , however , will be very different , reports the Mirror .
Following Boris Johnson 's speech today , NHS England 's chief dental officer , Sara Hurley , released 'return to work ' guidance for dentists .
It includes details on practice layout to encourage social distancing as well as hand-washing signage and hand sanitising stations .
All routine dental care in England had been suspended on March 25 as the country went into lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ms Hurley wrote : `` Today we are asking that all dental practices commence opening from Monday June 8 for all face-to-face care , where practices assess that they have the necessary IPC and PPE requirements in place '' .
`` The goal for patients and professionals is to resume the safe and effective provision of the full range of care in all practices , as rapidly as practicable .
`` Working with the British Dental Association , wider professional representative groups and the dental industry , we have consensus on the commencement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the full resumption of routine dental care , in a way that is safe , operationally deliverable and allows dental practices flexibility to do what is best for patients and their teams.
`` If you need dental treatment before June 8 , local dentists can prescribe medication such as painkillers and antibiotics , over the phone .
If its an urgent dental problem , you should be referred to a UDC hub by your dentist .
Other emergency treatment may also be available .
For example , some hospitals may offer emergency dental @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use the 111 online service .

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Dental practices in England can reopen from June 8 as long as strict guidelines are in place.
The dentist as we know it, however, will be very different, reports the Mirror.
Following Boris Johnson's speech today, NHS England's chief dental officer, Sara Hurley,released 'return to work' guidance for dentists.
It includes details on practice layout to encourage social distancing as well as hand-washing signage and hand sanitising stations.
All routine dental care in England had been suspended on March 25 as the country went into lockdown.
In a letter to all practices Ms Hurley wrote: "Today we are asking that all dental practices commence opening from Monday June 8 for all face-to-face care, where practices assess that they have the necessary IPC and PPE requirements in place".
"The goal for patients and professionals is to resume the safe and effective provision of the full range of care in all practices, as rapidly as practicable.
"Working with the British Dental Association, wider professional representative groups and the dental industry, we have consensus on the commencement of reopening services.
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"We support the full resumption of routine dental care, in a way that is safe, operationally deliverable and allows dental practices flexibility to do what is best for patients and their teams. "
If you need dental treatment before June 8, local dentists can prescribe medication such as painkillers and antibiotics, over the phone.
If its an urgent dental problem, you should be referred to a UDC hub by your dentist. Other emergency treatment may also be available. For example, some hospitals may offer emergency dental appointments.
Alternatively the advice is to use the 111 online service.


birminghammail--2020-05-28--Aston Villa's top ten record buys - what happened?

Aston Villa made headlines last summer with a bumper spending spree following their successful Championship playoff victory over Derby at Wembley .
Gearing up for an assault on the Premier League following a three year absence , reports put the total outlay in excess of £100 million as Dean Smith and the club ’ s hierarchy looked to ensure no quick return to the second tier .
Spending records were broken on players , however , the club have gone on to discover that big fees don ’ t necessarily lead to success with Villa battling to avoid the drop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season the club have opened the chequebook , however , with a number of big-money signings being brought in in recent years , with , of course , contrasting fortunes .
In the summer of major spending following promotion , the most expensive of the lot was Brazilian centre forward Wesley from Club Brugge .
A steady start to life at Villa park saw goals against Everton and Arsenal followed by a brace in the 5-1 thrashing of Norwich in October .
A twelve-match goal drought followed however before he finally found the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Day win at Burnley .
Unfortunately , the player would suffer a serious knee injury in the same game , ruling him out for the rest of the campaign .
However , Wesley is fighting hard to return for Villa .
An impressive loan spell in the second half of last season saw the club splash the cash to make the Bournemouth defender ’ s move permanent .
One of the few bright lights in a disappointing season for the club so far , Mings ’ performances earned him the captain ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for England .
Injury in December saw the team suffer four defeats in the five matches he was absent and his return saw him help the club reach the League Cup final following success against Leicester in the semis .
Villa would see an immediate return on their investment from Premier League rivals Sunderland in January 2011 when Bent scored the winner on his debut against Manchester City and find the target 9 times in 16 appearances over the remainder of that season .
Another 9 goals would follow the next season before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rule him out for the rest of the campaign .
Bent would lose his place in the starting line up following further injuries and a place in Paul Lambert 's 'Bomb Squad ' .
He eventually left the club for loan spells over the next few years at Fulham , Brighton and Derby before making a permanent move to Pride Park in 2015 .
Bent spent three years at Derby before his release in 2018 and retired a year later .
A mainstay in Dean Smith ’ s side so far this campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ himself to fans almost immediately with a 25-yard screamer on his Villa Park debut against Bournemouth .
He then repeated the trick with another stunner against Norwich and found the target again in an intense win against Watford .
The Summer signing from Southampton was featured both at left back and left midfielder so far this season .
After just 24 appearances in Claret and Blue , Targett has seemingly impressed enough to be linked with a move to Chelsea when the transfer window opens .
Joining from Newcastle in 2008 , Milner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helping the club challenge for a top four spot in 2009 and reach the League Cup final a year later .
Despite opening the scoring at Wembley against Manchester United that day , Villa would ultimately lose 3-1 , but Milner would go on to be voted PFA Young Player of the Year and earn a place in the England squad .
A £25 million move to Manchester City followed where he would lift two league titles and an FA Cup before joining Liverpool in 2015 where he would go on to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2019 .
Signed in the summer of 2016 by Roberto di Matteo , the ex-Fulham man struggled after the Italian was given the boot just two months into the season .
Failing to recapture his form , the striker would fall out with his new manager Steve Bruce after infamously missing training claiming a ‘ faulty electronic gate ’ kept him stuck in his house .
A brief loan spell at Nottingham Forest in 2017 was followed by two loans to the A-League , firstly to Melbourne City and then to Central Coast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Usain Bolt !
The ex-Scotland international would then join former club Motherwell on loan last season before being released in the summer and is currently without a club .
Another 2019 summer signing , Konsa was reunited with Dean Smith who previously managed him at Brentford .
Touted as a potential future England star , Konsa has made 14 starts this season , and revealed he is working closely with John Terry as he looks to improve his game .
The Ivorian was signed from Bristol City in 2016 and initially made a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ debut season at Villa Park .
An ankle injury caused him to miss a significant portion of his second season but returned to help Villa go up last campaign .
Kodija would fail to make any meaningful impact in the top flight and was sold in January to Qatari side Al-Gharafa .
`` He had n't got to the level of fitness that , for me , was required for the Premier League.
” Said Dean Smith .
“ That 's the minimum standard to play Premier League football . ''
Signed from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would also feature for Villa in their run to the League Cup final .
Nine goals and 10 assists from left wing in his two years at Villa would earn him club player of the year in 2010/11 , catching the eye of Liverpool , and a subsequent £20 million move to merseyside .
He would make up for his League Cup heartbreak by lifting the trophy with his new side in 2012 , but would miss out on a cup double as Liverpool lost the FA Cup final the same year .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ before a return to Boro in 2015 would follow before Downing joined Blackburn last summer .

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Aston Villa made headlines last summer with a bumper spending spree following their successful Championship playoff victory over Derby at Wembley.
Gearing up for an assault on the Premier League following a three year absence, reports put the total outlay in excess of £100 million as Dean Smith and the club’s hierarchy looked to ensure no quick return to the second tier.
Spending records were broken on players, however, the club have gone on to discover that big fees don’t necessarily lead to success with Villa battling to avoid the drop.
It isn’t just this season the club have opened the chequebook, however, with a number of big-money signings being brought in in recent years, with, of course, contrasting fortunes.
Wesley - £22 million
In the summer of major spending following promotion, the most expensive of the lot was Brazilian centre forward Wesley from Club Brugge.
A steady start to life at Villa park saw goals against Everton and Arsenal followed by a brace in the 5-1 thrashing of Norwich in October.
A twelve-match goal drought followed however before he finally found the target again in the New Year’s Day win at Burnley.
Unfortunately, the player would suffer a serious knee injury in the same game, ruling him out for the rest of the campaign.
However, Wesley is fighting hard to return for Villa.
Tyrone Mings - £20 million
An impressive loan spell in the second half of last season saw the club splash the cash to make the Bournemouth defender’s move permanent.
One of the few bright lights in a disappointing season for the club so far, Mings’ performances earned him the captain’s armband temporarily and a call up for England.
Injury in December saw the team suffer four defeats in the five matches he was absent and his return saw him help the club reach the League Cup final following success against Leicester in the semis.
Darren Bent - £18 million
Villa would see an immediate return on their investment from Premier League rivals Sunderland in January 2011 when Bent scored the winner on his debut against Manchester City and find the target 9 times in 16 appearances over the remainder of that season.
Another 9 goals would follow the next season before an ankle injury in February 2012 would rule him out for the rest of the campaign.
Bent would lose his place in the starting line up following further injuries and a place in Paul Lambert's 'Bomb Squad'.
He eventually left the club for loan spells over the next few years at Fulham, Brighton and Derby before making a permanent move to Pride Park in 2015.
Bent spent three years at Derby before his release in 2018 and retired a year later.
Douglas Luiz - £15 million
A mainstay in Dean Smith’s side so far this campaign, the ex-Manchester City midfielder would endear himself to fans almost immediately with a 25-yard screamer on his Villa Park debut against Bournemouth.
He then repeated the trick with another stunner against Norwich and found the target again in an intense win against Watford.
Matt Targett - £12 million
The Summer signing from Southampton was featured both at left back and left midfielder so far this season.
After just 24 appearances in Claret and Blue, Targett has seemingly impressed enough to be linked with a move to Chelsea when the transfer window opens.
James Milner - £12 million
Joining from Newcastle in 2008, Milner would spend two years at Villa, helping the club challenge for a top four spot in 2009 and reach the League Cup final a year later.
Despite opening the scoring at Wembley against Manchester United that day, Villa would ultimately lose 3-1, but Milner would go on to be voted PFA Young Player of the Year and earn a place in the England squad.
A £25 million move to Manchester City followed where he would lift two league titles and an FA Cup before joining Liverpool in 2015 where he would go on to help the Reds win the Champions League in 2019.
Ross McCormack - £12 million
Signed in the summer of 2016 by Roberto di Matteo, the ex-Fulham man struggled after the Italian was given the boot just two months into the season.
Failing to recapture his form, the striker would fall out with his new manager Steve Bruce after infamously missing training claiming a ‘faulty electronic gate’ kept him stuck in his house.
A brief loan spell at Nottingham Forest in 2017 was followed by two loans to the A-League, firstly to Melbourne City and then to Central Coast Mariners - where he would play alongside Usain Bolt!
The ex-Scotland international would then join former club Motherwell on loan last season before being released in the summer and is currently without a club.
Ezri Konsa - £12 million
Another 2019 summer signing, Konsa was reunited with Dean Smith who previously managed him at Brentford.
Touted as a potential future England star, Konsa has made 14 starts this season, and revealed he is working closely with John Terry as he looks to improve his game.
Jonathan Kodija - £11 million
The Ivorian was signed from Bristol City in 2016 and initially made a good impression scoring 19 times in his debut season at Villa Park.
An ankle injury caused him to miss a significant portion of his second season but returned to help Villa go up last campaign.
Kodija would fail to make any meaningful impact in the top flight and was sold in January to Qatari side Al-Gharafa.
"He hadn't got to the level of fitness that, for me, was required for the Premier League.” Said Dean Smith. “That's the minimum standard to play Premier League football."
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Stuart Downing - £10 million
Signed from Middlesbrough following their 2009 relegation, Downing would also feature for Villa in their run to the League Cup final.
Nine goals and 10 assists from left wing in his two years at Villa would earn him club player of the year in 2010/11, catching the eye of Liverpool, and a subsequent £20 million move to merseyside.
He would make up for his League Cup heartbreak by lifting the trophy with his new side in 2012, but would miss out on a cup double as Liverpool lost the FA Cup final the same year.
A move to West Ham in 2013 before a return to Boro in 2015 would follow before Downing joined Blackburn last summer.


birminghammail--2020-05-28--Freeview games and mad schedules - The details of Villa's return

Thursday has been a significant day in piecing together how the returning Premier League will look .
Aston Villa and their 19 top flight rivals , who are back in group training and who have given the green light to conduct in full contact training , will return to the field of play next month , with Villa themselves being the first up when they host Sheffield United in their game in hand .
With matches inevitably behind closed doors , deciding on how the games will be carved up among the broadcasting companies has been high up on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Now the picture is a little clearer - here is what we know so far .
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Google Play Store and App Store The glut of matches - all 92 of them to be precise - were always going to be dictated by the TV companies , who will want peak kick off times .
Eventually they arrived at the following arrangement .
A new look broadcast schedule has been devised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matches kicking off at 20:00 on Mondays & Fridays , 12:30 , 15:00 , 17:30 and 20:00 on Saturdays , 12:00 , 14:00 , 16:30 and 19:00 on Sundays , with midweek fixtures being held at 18:00 and 20:00 on Tuesdays , Wednesdays and Thursdays .
It means it ’ ll be something of a football feast for supporters who will be forced to watch from their living rooms .
All matches will be shown live on a variety of TV channels , beginning with Villa 's welcoming of Sheffield United on June @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the BBC will have live Premier League football - they ’ ve been handed four of the 92 games .
BT Sport and Amazon Prime will also be involved in broadcasting matches , but the bulk of the games will remain with Sky Sports as normal .
Sky have 64 of the 92 games in all , but 25 of those 64 games will be free to air for supporters and viewers who are not subscribers .
Among the first free to air matches will be the Merseyside derby between Liverpool and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sky CEO Stephen van Rooyen : “ We have developed some terrific new innovations to give football fans the very best experience of watching live sport , when going to the match with family and friends isn ’ t possible , and we look forward to sharing these with football fans shortly.
” Premier League CEO Richard Masters : “ Today we have provisionally agreed to resume the Premier League on Wednesday 17 June , but this date can not be confirmed until we have met all the safety requirements needed , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and supporters is our priority .
“ Sadly , matches will have to take place without fans in stadiums , so we are pleased to have come up with a positive solution for supporters to be able to watch all the remaining 92 matches .
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Thursday has been a significant day in piecing together how the returning Premier League will look.
Aston Villa and their 19 top flight rivals, who are back in group training and who have given the green light to conduct in full contact training, will return to the field of play next month, with Villa themselves being the first up when they host Sheffield United in their game in hand.
With matches inevitably behind closed doors, deciding on how the games will be carved up among the broadcasting companies has been high up on the list of topics that have been discussed.
Now the picture is a little clearer - here is what we know so far.
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The schedule
The glut of matches - all 92 of them to be precise - were always going to be dictated by the TV companies, who will want peak kick off times.
Eventually they arrived at the following arrangement.
A new look broadcast schedule has been devised, due to the circumstances, with matches kicking off at 20:00 on Mondays & Fridays, 12:30, 15:00, 17:30 and 20:00 on Saturdays, 12:00, 14:00, 16:30 and 19:00 on Sundays, with midweek fixtures being held at 18:00 and 20:00 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
It means it’ll be something of a football feast for supporters who will be forced to watch from their living rooms.
Television
All matches will be shown live on a variety of TV channels, beginning with Villa's welcoming of Sheffield United on June 17.
For the very first time, the BBC will have live Premier League football - they’ve been handed four of the 92 games.
BT Sport and Amazon Prime will also be involved in broadcasting matches, but the bulk of the games will remain with Sky Sports as normal.
Sky have 64 of the 92 games in all, but 25 of those 64 games will be free to air for supporters and viewers who are not subscribers.
Among the first free to air matches will be the Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton on the first full weekend back
What’s been said
Sky CEO Stephen van Rooyen : “We have developed some terrific new innovations to give football fans the very best experience of watching live sport, when going to the match with family and friends isn’t possible, and we look forward to sharing these with football fans shortly.”
Premier League CEO Richard Masters : “Today we have provisionally agreed to resume the Premier League on Wednesday 17 June, but this date cannot be confirmed until we have met all the safety requirements needed, as the health and welfare of all participants and supporters is our priority.
“Sadly, matches will have to take place without fans in stadiums, so we are pleased to have come up with a positive solution for supporters to be able to watch all the remaining 92 matches.”


birminghammail--2020-05-28--Home coronavirus test kits axed by Superdrug amid wrong result fears

Home coronavirus antibody test kits have been withdrawn from Superdrug 's shelves following fears of a false result .
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency ( MHRA ) has instructed labs to stop processing the tests , which have been on sale at the pharmacy giant as well as at Lloyds Pharmacy and the private GP service Doctorcall .
The kits work through finger-prick blood sampling which should then indicate if a person has been exposed to coronavirus .
The MHRA , which governs the rules on medicines in the UK , has said people should ignore any result @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The retailer was the first shop to stock the £69 tests in its stores earlier this month with stores selling out as worried Brits rushed to buy them .
However , officials have now ordered labs to stop processing them because the results could be unreliable .
Graeme Tunbridge , director of devices at the MHRA , said : “ Patient safety and public health are our main priorities — and it is in the interests of everyone for antibody tests to be as reliable and meaningful as they can be .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ testing services who offer Covid-19 antibody testing .
“ We are asking all providers of laboratory-based Covid-19 antibody testing services using capillary blood collected by a finger prick to temporarily stop providing this service until home collection of this sample type has been properly validated for use with these laboratory tests .
“ Use of unvalidated sample types may lead to unreliable results and as such we are working closely with the service providers , laboratories and test manufacturers to resolve the regulatory and patient safety issues .
“ People who have purchased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ received an antibody test result , should not consider the result to be reliable and should not take any action on it .
`` This does not affect rapid point-of-care tests or laboratory tests performed using venous blood.
” Prof John Newton is the national coordinator of the UK coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) testing programme .
He warned : “ The public need to be aware that those tests are not the same as those we have evaluated and approved for use .
“ The laboratory-based tests have a much higher standard of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the moment that people rely on the tests that are becoming widely available .
“ My advice would be to wait until we have better tests which will be available in a similar form very soon , though they are still under evaluation at the moment.
” A spokeswoman for Superdrug said it was “ contacting all our Covid-19 antibody testing service customers today to provide further information about the quality and safety of our Covid-19 antibody laboratory-based testing service ” .

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Home coronavirus antibody test kits have been withdrawn from Superdrug's shelves following fears of a false result.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has instructed labs to stop processing the tests, which have been on sale at the pharmacy giant as well as at Lloyds Pharmacy and the private GP service Doctorcall.
The kits work through finger-prick blood sampling which should then indicate if a person has been exposed to coronavirus.
The MHRA, which governs the rules on medicines in the UK, has said people should ignore any result from the kits, reports the Sun.
The retailer was the first shop to stock the £69 tests in its stores earlier this month with stores selling out as worried Brits rushed to buy them.
However, officials have now ordered labs to stop processing them because the results could be unreliable.
Graeme Tunbridge, director of devices at the MHRA, said: “Patient safety and public health are our main priorities — and it is in the interests of everyone for antibody tests to be as reliable and meaningful as they can be.
"There are several UK providers of testing services who offer Covid-19 antibody testing.
“We are asking all providers of laboratory-based Covid-19 antibody testing services using capillary blood collected by a finger prick to temporarily stop providing this service until home collection of this sample type has been properly validated for use with these laboratory tests.
“Use of unvalidated sample types may lead to unreliable results and as such we are working closely with the service providers, laboratories and test manufacturers to resolve the regulatory and patient safety issues.
“People who have purchased one of these sampling kits, and received an antibody test result, should not consider the result to be reliable and should not take any action on it.
"This does not affect rapid point-of-care tests or laboratory tests performed using venous blood.”
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Prof John Newton is the national coordinator of the UK coronavirus (COVID-19) testing programme.
He warned: “The public need to be aware that those tests are not the same as those we have evaluated and approved for use.
“The laboratory-based tests have a much higher standard of accuracy.
"We wouldn't recommend at the moment that people rely on the tests that are becoming widely available.
“My advice would be to wait until we have better tests which will be available in a similar form very soon, though they are still under evaluation at the moment.”
A spokeswoman for Superdrug said it was “contacting all our Covid-19 antibody testing service customers today to provide further information about the quality and safety of our Covid-19 antibody laboratory-based testing service”.


birminghammail--2020-05-28--The father figures to Katie Price's son Harvey

Harvey Price celebrated his 18th birthday yesterday and as always , it was his devoted mum Katie by his side .
But Harvey , who is the son of ex-Aston Villa striker Dwight Yorke , has also had the support of a number of father figures over the years .
The teenager is visually impaired , autistic and suffers from Prader-Willi syndrome .
Harvey has nurtured loving relationships with his mum 's partners , including Peter Andre who helped raise Harvey from a baby and considered him his own .
Take a look at the men who figured in Harvey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ former soccer star is Harvey 's biological dad .
Katie became pregnant with Harvey , who was born in May 2002 , while briefly dating the former Premier League footballer .
But he cheated on her while she was pregnant with the glamour model finding out live on a photo shoot .
During a 2009 interview , Yorke said : `` It is a combination of different things , one my time schedule and being based up in Manchester and a footballer on an everyday basis .
`` Not sitting here and say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I ’ ve made mistakes along the way and I would love to turn the clock back . ''
Katie has tried many times to contact Dwight saying it 's 'never too late ' to be part of his son 's life .
In November 2018 , Katie explained Dwight had not seen his son since he was four .
She said : `` I would love Dwight to come into contact with Harvey .
How can you not want to know Harv ?
He 's so funny . ''
Peter Andre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's son with reports he wanted to adopt the child .
In an interview with Hello !
in 2014 , Peter said : “ It was Harvey who taught me to be a father before I became a biological dad .
He changed me.
” Married now to Dr Emily MacDonagh , with whom he has two children , the singer appears to still consider Harvey a part of his life he as he has referred to his children as a 'family of five ' .
He later said : `` I do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time , but I see him at events like the kids ' sports days .
Katie has previously said : `` We have gone on a journey , me and Harvey , and all I know is that no-one will ever take him away from me .
`` When you divorce you have to share the kids .
But with Harvey there 's no-one . ''
After splitting from Peter Andre , Alex Reid came into Katie 's life , marrying him in Las Vegas in February 2010 .
The pair split @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ex in September 2013 after he confessed to injecting himself with Harvey 's growth hormones .
The cage-fighter said it was accidental as he revealed he took Harvey 's medicine thinking it was his , having been prescribed growth hormones to help with healing after a fight .
But Katie refuted his explanation , saying she would never allow her son 's medicine to be mixed up with anyone else 's .
Divorded from Alex , Katie met Leandro Penna at Elton John 's annual Oscar party in 2011 .
The pair were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even giving Harvey Spanish lessons .
Katie said : “ I ’ m having the best time with Leo .
He ’ s fantastic with the kids.
” Two more children followed when the model and business woman married Kieran Hayler in 2013 .
She spoke to OK !
and said her new husband had plans to legally adopt Katie 's eldest .
“ I ’ ve always thought it would be good because I ’ d like us all to be connected , '' said Kieran .
`` He is my child @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Why not actually make him mine , because he feels like he ’ s mine anyway ? ''
The union ended after five years following revelations that Kieran cheated on his wife with their nanny .
Fitness trainer Kris Boyson was close to Harvey who called him `` Daddy Kris '' .
Katie said : `` ( Kris ) has met his match , he puts me in my place , he is strict with me .
I ’ m not used to that .
`` He ’ s a good guy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harvey , Harvey ’ s obsessed with him .
Following the success of Harvey 's Law , Kris shared a snap of the pair and wrote : `` AMAZING achievement for my good mate Harv and his mum .
This will no doubt change lives around the world .
So much hate out there , so many bullies and too many vile trolls !
Thank you to everyone who has backed this campaign !
# HarveysLaw . ''

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Harvey Price celebrated his 18th birthday yesterday and as always, it was his devoted mum Katie by his side.
But Harvey, who is the son of ex-Aston Villa striker Dwight Yorke, has also had the support of a number of father figures over the years.
The teenager is visually impaired, autistic and suffers from Prader-Willi syndrome.
Harvey has nurtured loving relationships with his mum's partners, including Peter Andre who helped raise Harvey from a baby and considered him his own.
Take a look at the men who figured in Harvey's life over the years:
DWIGHT YORKE
The former soccer star is Harvey's biological dad.
Katie became pregnant with Harvey, who was born in May 2002, while briefly dating the former Premier League footballer.
But he cheated on her while she was pregnant with the glamour model finding out live on a photo shoot.
During a 2009 interview, Yorke said: "It is a combination of different things, one my time schedule and being based up in Manchester and a footballer on an everyday basis.
"Not sitting here and say I’m a total perfect father, I’ve made mistakes along the way and I would love to turn the clock back."
Katie has tried many times to contact Dwight saying it's 'never too late' to be part of his son's life.
In November 2018, Katie explained Dwight had not seen his son since he was four. She said: "I would love Dwight to come into contact with Harvey. How can you not want to know Harv? He's so funny."
PETER ANDRE
Peter Andre has always been a father-figure to Katie's son with reports he wanted to adopt the child.
In an interview with Hello! in 2014, Peter said: “It was Harvey who taught me to be a father before I became a biological dad. He changed me.”
Married now to Dr Emily MacDonagh, with whom he has two children, the singer appears to still consider Harvey a part of his life he as he has referred to his children as a 'family of five'.
He later said: "I don't see him [Harvey] all the time, but I see him at events like the kids' sports days.
Katie has previously said: "We have gone on a journey, me and Harvey, and all I know is that no-one will ever take him away from me.
"When you divorce you have to share the kids. But with Harvey there's no-one."
ALEX REID
(Image: Ian West/PA Wire)
After splitting from Peter Andre, Alex Reid came into Katie's life, marrying him in Las Vegas in February 2010.
The pair split in January 2011 with Katie blasting her ex in September 2013 after he confessed to injecting himself with Harvey's growth hormones.
The cage-fighter said it was accidental as he revealed he took Harvey's medicine thinking it was his, having been prescribed growth hormones to help with healing after a fight.
But Katie refuted his explanation, saying she would never allow her son's medicine to be mixed up with anyone else's.
LEANDRO PENNA
(Image: Tim Ireland/PA Wire.)
Divorded from Alex, Katie met Leandro Penna at Elton John's annual Oscar party in 2011.
The pair were engaged in February 2012 with the Argentinian even giving Harvey Spanish lessons.
Katie said: “I’m having the best time with Leo. He’s fantastic with the kids.”
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KIERAN HAYLER
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Two more children followed when the model and business woman married Kieran Hayler in 2013.
She spoke to OK! and said her new husband had plans to legally adopt Katie's eldest.
“I’ve always thought it would be good because I’d like us all to be connected," said Kieran.
"He is my child at the end of the day.
"Why not actually make him mine, because he feels like he’s mine anyway?"
The union ended after five years following revelations that Kieran cheated on his wife with their nanny.
KRIS BOYSON
Fitness trainer Kris Boyson was close to Harvey who called him "Daddy Kris".
Katie said: "(Kris) has met his match, he puts me in my place, he is strict with me. I’m not used to that.
"He’s a good guy, he’s so good with Harvey, Harvey’s obsessed with him.
Following the success of Harvey's Law, Kris shared a snap of the pair and wrote: "AMAZING achievement for my good mate Harv and his mum. This will no doubt change lives around the world. So much hate out there, so many bullies and too many vile trolls! Thank you to everyone who has backed this campaign! #HarveysLaw."


birminghammail--2020-05-28--Arrest after early morning raid uncovers massive cannabis farm

A man has been arrested after police raided a cannabis farm , which covered an entire house in Wolverhampton .
Officers conducted a planned bust on the property in Mill Street , early this morning ( May 28 ) .
Cannabis plants were found across the entire house , leading to the arrest of a 34-year-old man on suspicion of producing a controlled drug .
He remained in police custody later on Thursday .
The force took to Twitter to post about the raid , sharing images of the plants found - you can see the images below .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today carried out a search warrant at an address in Millfields .
A full house converted into a cannabis farm has been located . ''
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said : `` We conducted a planned drugs warrant at an address on Mill Street in Wolverhampton just after 7am today ( Thursday 28 May ) where a quantity of cannabis plants were found .
`` A 34-year-old man was arrested from the scene on suspicion of producing a controlled drug and remains in police custody . ''
Enquiries continue and anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight , quoting crime reference 20WV/122640R/20 .
Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

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A man has been arrested after police raided a cannabis farm, which covered an entire house in Wolverhampton.
Officers conducted a planned bust on the property in Mill Street, early this morning (May 28).
Cannabis plants were found across the entire house, leading to the arrest of a 34-year-old man on suspicion of producing a controlled drug.
He remained in police custody later on Thursday.
The force took to Twitter to post about the raid, sharing images of the plants found - you can see the images below.
The tweet said: "The team have today carried out a search warrant at an address in Millfields. A full house converted into a cannabis farm has been located."
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said: "We conducted a planned drugs warrant at an address on Mill Street in Wolverhampton just after 7am today (Thursday 28 May) where a quantity of cannabis plants were found.
"A 34-year-old man was arrested from the scene on suspicion of producing a controlled drug and remains in police custody."
Enquiries continue and anyone with information is asked to contact officers via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, quoting crime reference 20WV/122640R/20.
Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-05-28--Gunshots fired and cyclist hit by car as violence flares in city centre street

A major police investigation has been launched after gunshots were fired in a Birmingham city centre street in broad daylight .
Officers appealed for information after violence flared in Birmingham yesterday , Wednesday , May 27 .
Police believe a car turned into King Edward Road at around 5pm and the occupant began firing shots at a second car .
When the car tried to escape the gunfire , it collided with a cyclist on Summer Hill Road .
The car left the scene but was found nearby , where the driver was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving .
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The cyclist was taken to hospital to be treated for injuries , which are not believed to be serious .
Police are reviewing CCTV as their investigations continue .
They are urging anyone who was in the area at the time , or anyone with dashcam footage , to get in touch .
Det Sgt Phil Hinton , from force CID , said : `` We are in the early stages of this investigation , and are working to piece together exactly what happened .
`` If anyone was in the area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or the subsequent collision , or if you have any dash cam footage , we want to hear from you . ''
Anyone with information can contact police on Live Chat or 101 , quoting log number 3715 of May 27 .
Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

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A major police investigation has been launched after gunshots were fired in a Birmingham city centre street in broad daylight.
Officers appealed for information after violence flared in Birmingham yesterday, Wednesday, May 27.
Police believe a car turned into King Edward Road at around 5pm and the occupant began firing shots at a second car.
When the car tried to escape the gunfire, it collided with a cyclist on Summer Hill Road.
The car left the scene but was found nearby, where the driver was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.
He has been released while enquiries continue.
The cyclist was taken to hospital to be treated for injuries, which are not believed to be serious.
Police are reviewing CCTV as their investigations continue.
They are urging anyone who was in the area at the time, or anyone with dashcam footage, to get in touch.
Det Sgt Phil Hinton, from force CID, said: "We are in the early stages of this investigation, and are working to piece together exactly what happened.
"If anyone was in the area the time and heard shots being fired or the subsequent collision, or if you have any dash cam footage, we want to hear from you."
Anyone with information can contact police on Live Chat or 101, quoting log number 3715 of May 27.
Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-05-28--Confirmed: Aston Villa agree return date with Premier League

The outcome of today 's Premier League meeting has confirmed Aston Villa 's June 17th return date , provided health & safety requirements are met .
The Villa will play out their fixture in hand , taking on Sheffield United , before progressing with a new-look fixture list .
However , fans will not be permitted to watch the matches , with fixtures to take place behind closed doors .
‘ ’ Sadly , matches will have to take place without fans in stadiums , so we are pleased to have come up with a positive solution for supporters to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 92 matches , '' said a League statement .
“ The Premier League and our clubs are proud to have incredibly passionate and loyal supporters .
It is important to ensure as many people as possible can watch the matches at home .
“ We will continue to work step-by-step and in consultation with all our stakeholders as we move towards resuming the 2019/20 season.
” Dean Smith 's men were due to play Chelsea before football was called off due to the global pandemic .
To ease the dense fixture list , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6pm as well as regular weekend fixtures , truly testing the fitness levels of this current Villa squad .
All remaining matches - a full slate of 92 games - will be broadcast live in the UK by Sky Sports , BT Sport , Amazon Prime , and BBC Sport , ensuring regular matchgoers will not miss out on their team 's progress during football under lockdown .
A new look broadcast schedule has been arranged , due to the circumstances , with matches kicking off at 20:00 on Mondays & Fridays , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Saturdays , 12:00 , 14:00 , 16:30 and 19:00 on Sundays , with midweek fixtures being held at 18:00 and 20:00 on Tuesdays , Wednesdays and Thursdays .
Football had been suspended due to the impact of the coronavirus , with matches being delayed in March before being called off outright in April ahead of today 's latest news .
Villa 's last match was a gutting loss against Leicester City , but the Villans now face a fresh slate ahead of a June 17th return against the Blades , playing out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the weekend starting 19th June with their next fixture .

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The outcome of today's Premier League meeting has confirmed Aston Villa's June 17th return date, provided health & safety requirements are met.
The Villa will play out their fixture in hand, taking on Sheffield United, before progressing with a new-look fixture list.
However, fans will not be permitted to watch the matches, with fixtures to take place behind closed doors.
‘’Sadly, matches will have to take place without fans in stadiums, so we are pleased to have come up with a positive solution for supporters to be able to watch all the remaining 92 matches," said a League statement.
“The Premier League and our clubs are proud to have incredibly passionate and loyal supporters. It is important to ensure as many people as possible can watch the matches at home.
“We will continue to work step-by-step and in consultation with all our stakeholders as we move towards resuming the 2019/20 season.”
Dean Smith's men were due to play Chelsea before football was called off due to the global pandemic.
To ease the dense fixture list, games will be held on weekdays at 6pm as well as regular weekend fixtures, truly testing the fitness levels of this current Villa squad.
All remaining matches - a full slate of 92 games - will be broadcast live in the UK by Sky Sports, BT Sport, Amazon Prime, and BBC Sport, ensuring regular matchgoers will not miss out on their team's progress during football under lockdown.
A new look broadcast schedule has been arranged, due to the circumstances, with matches kicking off at 20:00 on Mondays & Fridays, 12:30, 15:00, 17:30 and 20:00 on Saturdays, 12:00, 14:00, 16:30 and 19:00 on Sundays, with midweek fixtures being held at 18:00 and 20:00 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Football had been suspended due to the impact of the coronavirus, with matches being delayed in March before being called off outright in April ahead of today's latest news.
Villa's last match was a gutting loss against Leicester City, but the Villans now face a fresh slate ahead of a June 17th return against the Blades, playing out their game in hand before continuing on the weekend starting 19th June with their next fixture.


birminghammail--2020-05-28--Investigation after 100 fish spotted gasping for air die in pool

The Environment Agency is investigating after 100 fish were found dead in a Walsall pool .
Members of the public reportedly spotted the fish gasping for air when visiting Stubbers Green Pool , also known as 'The Swag ' .
It was thought the deaths may have been linked to the hot weather and lack of recent rainfall .
Ashley Sheffield , who witnessed the fish struggle for breath , told Black Country Live : `` All the fish was gasping for oxygen , the bream were on their side struggling to swim .
`` The carp and tench were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the top of the pool . ''
The 27-year-old , from Walsall , added : `` The water level was low with no running water .
When I phoned the Environment Agency they said it was n't their job but they would look into It .
`` It was horrible to see . ''
Anyone who sees fish in distress should contact the Enviroment Agency .
The agency took to Twitter to post about the deaths .
The tweet said : `` Around 100 fish have died in The Swag , Aldridge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think it 's most likely due to current warm conditions and minimal rainfall .
`` We 're in touch with landowner with advice & guidance .
If you see fish in distress , please ring us on 0800807060 . ''

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The Environment Agency is investigating after 100 fish were found dead in a Walsall pool.
Members of the public reportedly spotted the fish gasping for air when visiting Stubbers Green Pool, also known as 'The Swag'.
It was thought the deaths may have been linked to the hot weather and lack of recent rainfall.
Ashley Sheffield, who witnessed the fish struggle for breath, told Black Country Live : "All the fish was gasping for oxygen, the bream were on their side struggling to swim.
"The carp and tench were suffocating. There were dead fish floating on the top of the pool."
(Image: Ashley Sheffield)
The 27-year-old, from Walsall, added: "The water level was low with no running water. When I phoned the Environment Agency they said it wasn't their job but they would look into It.
"It was horrible to see."
Anyone who sees fish in distress should contact the Enviroment Agency.
The agency took to Twitter to post about the deaths. The tweet said: "Around 100 fish have died in The Swag, Aldridge. We're looking into it and think it's most likely due to current warm conditions and minimal rainfall.
"We're in touch with landowner with advice & guidance. If you see fish in distress, please ring us on 0800807060."


birminghammail--2020-05-28--BMW driver dies after suffering 'medical incident' behind the wheel

An elderly driver has died after suffering a 'medical incident ' behind the wheel of his BMW , before crashing into a garage .
The 73-year-old had been driving a BMW X1 when the collision occurred at around 10am today ( Thursday , May 28 ) , in Mereside Way , Olton .
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed the driver was believed to have suffered “ a medical incident ” prior to the collision .
A West Midlands Police spokesman added no other vehicles were believed to have been involved in the incident , which saw the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attached to a bungalow .
The incident resulted in a huge response by the emergency services .
Three ambulances were sent to the scene and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance helicopter also landed nearby on the cricket pitch at the West Warwickshire Sports Complex in Grange Road .
Air ambulance medics were collected by police after the helicopter landed and rushed to the scene of the crash .
Several police vehicles were also at the scene , along with a number of West Midlands Fire Service vehicles , including specialist units .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the crash , the man was confirmed dead at the scene .
Mereside Way was closed following the incident and remained shut for several hours while West Midlands Police collision investigators worked at the scene .
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said : “ We were called at 10.05am to reports a car had crashed into a garage on Mereside Way in Solihull .
“ The Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance attended the scene , along with three land ambulances and a paramedic officer .
“ On arrival crews found the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who is believed to have suffered a medical incident prior to the crash .
“ Staff administered basic life support on scene , but unfortunately despite best efforts , nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead at the scene.
” A West Midlands Police spokesman added : “ Police were called by paramedics to Mereside Way in Olton just after 10am today to reports that a car had crashed into a property .
“ The 73-year-old driver of the BMW X1 was pronounced dead a short @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are believed to have been involved and our investigation continues.
” Anyone with any information on the collision has been asked to get in touch via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk , quoting log 1131 .
Alternatively they should call police on 101 .

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An elderly driver has died after suffering a 'medical incident' behind the wheel of his BMW, before crashing into a garage.
The 73-year-old had been driving a BMW X1 when the collision occurred at around 10am today (Thursday, May 28), in Mereside Way, Olton.
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed the driver was believed to have suffered “a medical incident” prior to the collision.
A West Midlands Police spokesman added no other vehicles were believed to have been involved in the incident, which saw the BMW collide with a garage which was attached to a bungalow.
The incident resulted in a huge response by the emergency services.
Three ambulances were sent to the scene and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance helicopter also landed nearby on the cricket pitch at the West Warwickshire Sports Complex in Grange Road.
Air ambulance medics were collected by police after the helicopter landed and rushed to the scene of the crash.
Several police vehicles were also at the scene, along with a number of West Midlands Fire Service vehicles, including specialist units.
But despite the efforts of everyone called to the crash, the man was confirmed dead at the scene.
Mereside Way was closed following the incident and remained shut for several hours while West Midlands Police collision investigators worked at the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “We were called at 10.05am to reports a car had crashed into a garage on Mereside Way in Solihull.
“The Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance attended the scene, along with three land ambulances and a paramedic officer.
“On arrival crews found the driver of the car, a man, who is believed to have suffered a medical incident prior to the crash.
“Staff administered basic life support on scene, but unfortunately despite best efforts, nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead at the scene.”
A West Midlands Police spokesman added: “Police were called by paramedics to Mereside Way in Olton just after 10am today to reports that a car had crashed into a property.
“The 73-year-old driver of the BMW X1 was pronounced dead a short time later.
“No other vehicles are believed to have been involved and our investigation continues.”
Anyone with any information on the collision has been asked to get in touch via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk, quoting log 1131. Alternatively they should call police on 101.


birminghammail--2020-05-28--Gonazlo Higuain will cost Wolves and suitors more than £16m

Gonzalo Higuain , the Juventus forward with an uncertain future , could cost Wolves as much as £16.5m in the next transfer widnow .
Former Real Madrid attacker is likely to leave Turin in the coming months , and Wolves and Premier League rivals Newcastle United have both been credited with an interest .
Higuain returned to Juventus last summer after an unsuccessful loan stint at Stamford Bridge having scored just five Premier League goals .
Juve reportedly want to offload him in the next transfer window with the ex-Argentina international , 32 , struggling back in Serie A under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for as much as £16.5m from any suitors , according to reports in Italy , - and that list of suitors includes the player ’ s former club River Plate .
Speaking of his ex-club , back in his native Argentina , Higuain recently refused to rule out the prospect of returning .
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My head is here [ in Turin ] , ” he told TyC Sports .
“ [ Marcelo ] Gallardo ’ s team are very exciting , they have quality , strength , everything .
“ The truth that you watch them and their number nine gets many chances .
Clearly someone who played for River before will watch that team , see themselves there and say , ‘ how nice ’ .
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I ’ d think about going back to River to retire .
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Gonzalo Higuain, the Juventus forward with an uncertain future, could cost Wolves as much as £16.5m in the next transfer widnow.
Former Real Madrid attacker is likely to leave Turin in the coming months, and Wolves and Premier League rivals Newcastle United have both been credited with an interest.
Higuain returned to Juventus last summer after an unsuccessful loan stint at Stamford Bridge having scored just five Premier League goals.
Juve reportedly want to offload him in the next transfer window with the ex-Argentina international, 32, struggling back in Serie A under Maurizio Sarri.
And they could looking for as much as £16.5m from any suitors, according to reports in Italy, - and that list of suitors includes the player’s former club River Plate.
Speaking of his ex-club, back in his native Argentina, Higuain recently refused to rule out the prospect of returning.
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“River are a club that gave me everything, from letting me develop to Real Madrid buying me, but right now I don’t know what’s going to happen. My head is here [in Turin],” he told TyC Sports.
“[Marcelo] Gallardo’s team are very exciting, they have quality, strength, everything.
“The truth that you watch them and their number nine gets many chances. Clearly someone who played for River before will watch that team, see themselves there and say, ‘how nice’.
“Gallardo has caught everyone’s eyes and he’s earned it. I’d think about going back to River to retire.”