birminghammail--2020-09-05--More Brummies turn to pawn shops for quick cash after lockdown

More Brummies are turning to pawnbrokers for fast-cash as the city comes out of lockdown .
Pawn shops across the city have seen an increase in demand for little loans as people struggle to get by in the UK 's largest recession on record .
Lenders like Trojan Findings Pawnbrokers , known online as Easy Fast Cash , claims retail sales and small loans have increased as the city begins to go back to normal .
The company , which has had three shops in the city for almost 12 years and an online store has seen more people are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help them get by .
Director Mike Jeffereys said : `` We did n't know what to expect when we were coming out of lockdown .
`` Our retail sales have gone up , with the pent up birthdays from March and April time or the money saved from not being able to go out and people wanting to treat themselves .
`` We did have online sales during lockdown but when it comes to jewellery , nothing can replace the need for physical shops .
You need to try it on to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weighs .
`` Our pawnbroking has seen an increase in our smaller loans of between £50 to £500 but larger amounts has gone down .
`` Lot 's of people have been taking advantage of the loans that the Government have offered for the larger amounts . ''
In March , the Guardian reported that 6 % of people in a YouGov survey had taken out personal loans to get by in lockdown out of fear that they would n't have enough to feed themselves .
Also seeing an increase in the demand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Yardley Wood .
Manager , David Heighway said that as other aspects of the business has completely declined , pawnbroking has seen a significant increase .
He said : `` Our store has been here for about 15 years and it 's very rare we do large loans as people usually come to us for small amounts of cash .
`` We have other aspects to our business like foreign currency but that has just been completely dead with the lack of travel .
`` On the pawnbroking side of things we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since being able to reopen . ''
One shop on Warstone Lane in the Jewellery Quarter has seen such a large increase in people struggling for cash that they had to expand their business to maintain social distancing .
Owner of SMP Bullion and Diamonds , Steve Pitt said : `` We 've been getting busier and busier .
`` I 've had to hire out the unit next door to help serve everyone and keep our customers at a safe social distance .
`` We 've been based in the Jewellery Quarter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noticed an increased demand for gold and silver .
`` I believe people are having a hard time trusting banks and everyone is struggling with money . ''

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More Brummies are turning to pawnbrokers for fast-cash as the city comes out of lockdown.
Pawn shops across the city have seen an increase in demand for little loans as people struggle to get by in the UK's largest recession on record.
Lenders like Trojan Findings Pawnbrokers, known online as Easy Fast Cash, claims retail sales and small loans have increased as the city begins to go back to normal.
The company, which has had three shops in the city for almost 12 years and an online store has seen more people are looking for small and affordable loans to help them get by.
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Director Mike Jeffereys said: "We didn't know what to expect when we were coming out of lockdown.
"Our retail sales have gone up, with the pent up birthdays from March and April time or the money saved from not being able to go out and people wanting to treat themselves.
"We did have online sales during lockdown but when it comes to jewellery, nothing can replace the need for physical shops. You need to try it on to see how it feels and how it weighs.
"Our pawnbroking has seen an increase in our smaller loans of between £50 to £500 but larger amounts has gone down.
"Lot's of people have been taking advantage of the loans that the Government have offered for the larger amounts."
In March, the Guardian reported that 6% of people in a YouGov survey had taken out personal loans to get by in lockdown out of fear that they wouldn't have enough to feed themselves.
Also seeing an increase in the demand for small loans is Keely Anns Ltd in Yardley Wood.
Manager, David Heighway said that as other aspects of the business has completely declined, pawnbroking has seen a significant increase.
He said: "Our store has been here for about 15 years and it's very rare we do large loans as people usually come to us for small amounts of cash.
"We have other aspects to our business like foreign currency but that has just been completely dead with the lack of travel.
"On the pawnbroking side of things we've had about a 20% increase since being able to reopen."
One shop on Warstone Lane in the Jewellery Quarter has seen such a large increase in people struggling for cash that they had to expand their business to maintain social distancing.
Owner of SMP Bullion and Diamonds, Steve Pitt said: "We've been getting busier and busier.
"I've had to hire out the unit next door to help serve everyone and keep our customers at a safe social distance.
"We've been based in the Jewellery Quarter for 25 years and recently we have noticed an increased demand for gold and silver.
"I believe people are having a hard time trusting banks and everyone is struggling with money."


birminghammail--2020-09-05--Birmingham City fans react to shock Carabao Cup exit to Cambridge United

Birmingham City fans have been reacting to the shock Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Cambridge United today .
The Aitor Karanka era at St Andrew 's got underway with an underwhelming loss to Colin Calderwood 's side in the first round of the League Cup .
Blues , 2011 winners of the competition then known as the Carling Cup , crashed out thanks to a goal from Robbie Cundy in the 18th minute .
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`` At least we did n't lose by three goals as we normally do , '' another supporter said .
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The Aitor Karanka era at St Andrew's got underway with an underwhelming loss to Colin Calderwood's side in the first round of the League Cup.
Blues, 2011 winners of the competition then known as the Carling Cup, crashed out thanks to a goal from Robbie Cundy in the 18th minute.
Karanka still needs to deal in the transfer market before the window closes in October, with improvements needed up front ahead of the Championship opener against Brentford next weekend.
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Blues struggled but perspective is needed as Karanka beds in to his new job in the Second City, with six new faces already brought in.
And Blues fans have had their say on the behind-closed-doors clash today.
"We're without a forward and a winger," one fan said. "Can't take too much from the game. We'll be fine."
"At least we didn't lose by three goals as we normally do," another supporter said. "There's still time I suppose."
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A third said: "Calm down people," while a fourth added: "Keep calm. Trust Karanka."
"Get behind the manager," another fan said. "This game means nothing."
Blues play Brentford at 12.30pm on Saturday in the opening game of their 2020-21 Championship campaign.


birminghammail--2020-09-05--Aston Villa fans all make the same point as England beat Iceland

England won their first UEFA Nations League match of the campaign on Saturday night , beating Iceland 1-0 thanks to a late penalty from Raheem Sterling .
Gareth Southgate 's side laboured to victory in Reykjavik , lacking a spark in their first international clash for nearly a year .
Sterling converted the spot-kick one minute into injury time after referee Srdjan Jovanovic had deemed Sverrir Ingi Ingason to have handled the ball from the Manchester City star 's shot .
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And Villa fans thought he should have been introduced as England struggled .
`` Crying out for Grealish , it 's not even funny , '' said one .
`` England looking for a bit of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggest this man ? ''
another added referring to Grealish .
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birminghammail--2020-09-05--'Delete' - Arsenal fans in meltdown after friendly defeat to Aston Villa

Some Arsenal fans have been reacting to today 's friendly defeat to Aston Villa - and they have n't taken it well .
In the final weekend before the Premier League season gets underway in a week 's time , Dean Smith took his team to North London for a third pre-season test .
With both sides missing established players because of international matches , Villa ran out 3-2 winners at the Emirates Stadium .
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice for the Gunners but it was n't enough with youngster Jacob Ramsey also notching a brace in the behind-closed-doors encounter .
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Midfielders Houssem Aouar and Thomas Partey of Lyon and Atletico Madrid respectively are being heavily linked with a move to the Emirates .
`` I love this really , it 'll be a wake-up call for Mikel Arteta to take the deals of Partey and Aouar seriously , '' one fan said .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here '' Delete now you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ starters , '' said another .
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In the final weekend before the Premier League season gets underway in a week's time, Dean Smith took his team to North London for a third pre-season test.
With both sides missing established players because of international matches, Villa ran out 3-2 winners at the Emirates Stadium.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice for the Gunners but it wasn't enough with youngster Jacob Ramsey also notching a brace in the behind-closed-doors encounter.
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And Douglas Luiz, so impressive post-lockdown, was on the scoresheet to ensure Villa won the friendly.
Arsenal fans think their side need to improve through transfers with some fans embarrassed at today's loss.
Midfielders Houssem Aouar and Thomas Partey of Lyon and Atletico Madrid respectively are being heavily linked with a move to the Emirates.
"I love this really, it'll be a wake-up call for Mikel Arteta to take the deals of Partey and Aouar seriously," one fan said.
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"Delete now you’ve just let everyone know we played starters," said another.
"Delete the club," a third fan added.
A fourth fan simply said: "Embarrassing."
"Sounds like we desperately need Aouar and Partey," said another fan.


birminghammail--2020-09-05--'Just think where he'll go!' - Wolves fans react as club smash transfer record

Wolverhampton Wanderers fans are delighted with their club 's acquisition of Fabio Silva from FC Porto .
Wolves have landed the 18 year-old starlet for a club record fee of £35 million , confirming the signing on Saturday evening .
Silva arrives after a breakout season with Porto 's senior side in which he made 21 appearances for the Estadio do Dragao side .
He scored three goals but it is clearly potential Wolves are purchasing , with the youngster regarded as one of the hottest properties around earning comparisons with Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo such is his talent .
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The Portugal Under-19 international will learn his trade under head coach and compatriot Nuno Espirito Santo and will be among a sizable Portuguese contingent at Molineux .
One fan said : `` Fantastic signing .
Just think where he 'll go under the stewardship of Nuno ! ''
`` He will excel under Nuno @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' another fan said .
Sign up for our Wolves newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here '' Nuno will make you a star , '' said another .
`` Welcome to the Wolves Fabio . ''
`` Proper Nuno kind of signing , '' a fifth fan said .
`` Welcome to the Wolves young man . ''

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Wolverhampton Wanderers fans are delighted with their club's acquisition of Fabio Silva from FC Porto.
Wolves have landed the 18 year-old starlet for a club record fee of £35 million, confirming the signing on Saturday evening.
Silva arrives after a breakout season with Porto's senior side in which he made 21 appearances for the Estadio do Dragao side.
He scored three goals but it is clearly potential Wolves are purchasing, with the youngster regarded as one of the hottest properties around earning comparisons with Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo such is his talent.
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The striker has got Wolves fans talking with the excitement of his arrival after a quiet transfer window so far.
The Portugal Under-19 international will learn his trade under head coach and compatriot Nuno Espirito Santo and will be among a sizable Portuguese contingent at Molineux.
One fan said: "Fantastic signing. Just think where he'll go under the stewardship of Nuno!"
"He will excel under Nuno. Good hopes with this youngster," another fan said.
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A third supporter added: "Brilliant signing. Finally a signing of intent."
"Nuno will make you a star," said another. "Welcome to the Wolves Fabio."
"Proper Nuno kind of signing," a fifth fan said. "Welcome to the Wolves young man."


birminghammail--2020-09-05--Aitor Karanka makes worrying Birmingham City 'hangover' admission

Aitor Karanka believes Birmingham City are still suffering a hangover from their appalling end to last season .
Blues haven ’ t won a game since February 11 - and their terrible form in the nine matches after the campaign restarted nearly cost them their place in the Championship .
Despite bringing six new players to the club Karanka ’ s side were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by League Two Cambridge , with Robbie Cundy ’ s header the only goal of the first round tie .
The new head coach admits he saw a side still suffering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ newsletter here “ I am disappointed with the result , with the whole game because I think we could have done better , ” he said .
“ It ’ s true I could say they didn ’ t create a chance , we have been here for just four weeks , we didn ’ t have the full squad but I don ’ t like excuses .
“ We need to do better , we need to improve and when I see ‘ we ’ I mean the coaching staff - not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ improve , we need to change the mentality or the feeling because I felt the team went to the pitch losing 1-0 and when we conceded that goal everyone was looking at the floor and thinking ‘ another game we are going to lose ’ .
“ If you go to the pitch thinking you are going to lose and you concede one goal , you will lose for sure .
We need to change that mentality .
“ We need to work especially on the training ground to improve and get better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told them at the end of the game , one thing is to say ‘ I have a winning mentality ’ but it ’ s not enough just to say it , you have to do it .
“ To have a winning mentality you can ’ t have it from one night to the following morning - you need to work everyday .
“ I told them to have that winning mentality it is to try to win every single ball in one action , in every single training session .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ single ball in that training session , you want to win that ball , then the following ball and at the end if you won all those balls you will win the game .
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Aitor Karanka believes Birmingham City are still suffering a hangover from their appalling end to last season.
Blues haven’t won a game since February 11 - and their terrible form in the nine matches after the campaign restarted nearly cost them their place in the Championship.
Despite bringing six new players to the club Karanka’s side were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by League Two Cambridge, with Robbie Cundy’s header the only goal of the first round tie.
The new head coach admits he saw a side still suffering.
“I am disappointed with the result, with the whole game because I think we could have done better,” he said.
“It’s true I could say they didn’t create a chance, we have been here for just four weeks, we didn’t have the full squad but I don’t like excuses.
“We need to do better, we need to improve and when I see ‘we’ I mean the coaching staff - not the players.
“We need to improve, we need to change the mentality or the feeling because I felt the team went to the pitch losing 1-0 and when we conceded that goal everyone was looking at the floor and thinking ‘another game we are going to lose’.
“If you go to the pitch thinking you are going to lose and you concede one goal, you will lose for sure. We need to change that mentality.
“We need to work especially on the training ground to improve and get better.
“I think so, I told them at the end of the game, one thing is to say ‘I have a winning mentality’ but it’s not enough just to say it, you have to do it.
“To have a winning mentality you can’t have it from one night to the following morning - you need to work everyday.
“I told them to have that winning mentality it is to try to win every single ball in one action, in every single training session.
“If you start wanting to win every single ball in that training session, you want to win that ball, then the following ball and at the end if you won all those balls you will win the game.”


birminghammail--2020-09-05--Report: Aston Villa beat Arsenal in pre-season Premier League test

Aston Villa picked up where they left off against Arsenal - by beating the Gunners in a pre-season training match ahead of the new Premier League season .
This was Villa 's third training test - with Dean Smith 's side beating Wycombe Wanderers and drawing against Bristol City as they prepare for the upcoming top-tier campaign .
Despite the lack of international talent - due to the match 's timing - Villa overcame Arsenal 3-2 .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Both sides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ key stars taking part .
Despite that , Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang scored twice , but that was n't enough to beat Villa .
Youngster Jacob Ramsey scored twice - his first goals for Villa 's senior team - and Douglas Luiz popped up with a goal to ensure a Villa triumph .
The match was played behind closed doors - as is the new norm .
Jack Grealish and Tyrone Mings did not take part - due to their presence at England v Iceland in the Nations League , and John McGinn as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to their international duties for Scotland and Ireland .

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Aston Villa picked up where they left off against Arsenal - by beating the Gunners in a pre-season training match ahead of the new Premier League season.
This was Villa's third training test - with Dean Smith's side beating Wycombe Wanderers and drawing against Bristol City as they prepare for the upcoming top-tier campaign.
Despite the lack of international talent - due to the match's timing - Villa overcame Arsenal 3-2.
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Both sides used younger teams - with a few key stars taking part.
Despite that, Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang scored twice, but that wasn't enough to beat Villa.
Youngster Jacob Ramsey scored twice - his first goals for Villa's senior team - and Douglas Luiz popped up with a goal to ensure a Villa triumph.
The match was played behind closed doors - as is the new norm.
Jack Grealish and Tyrone Mings did not take part - due to their presence at England v Iceland in the Nations League, and John McGinn as well as Conor Hourihane missed out as well due to their international duties for Scotland and Ireland.


birminghammail--2020-09-05--Vegan messages scrawled over city centre sparking anger over clean- up costs

These were the scenes in a busy city centre square after vegan messages appeared all over statues in an apparent bid for change .
The writing , daubed in what appeared to be chalk , was spotted in Birmingham 's landmark Victoria Square on Saturday morning , September 5 .
Written messages at the spot frequently used by protesters included : `` Meat is murder '' and the words : `` Eat something , not someone . ''
The area , which sees a huge footfall from train commuters and shoppers , was marked with multi-coloured illustrations suggesting passersby should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dog drawing were left at the bottom of the Guardian statue alongside the words : `` Why to love one and not the other . ''
Another showed two tickboxes , one filled in for veganism and another blank box labelled 'animal abuse ' .
The messages were branded 'vandalism ' by Birmingham 's Retail Business Improvement Distrcit ( BID ) as they suggested there 'must be a better way ' of getting the vegan message across .
The BID added that the markings would be another cost for them to clean up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the BID wrote : `` There must be a better way of getting the ‘ vegan ’ message across than vandalising the whole of Victoria Square this morning ?
`` Another cost to clean up . ''
West Midlands Police said it had no record of criminal damage or vandalism in the square over the weekend .

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These were the scenes in a busy city centre square after vegan messages appeared all over statues in an apparent bid for change.
The writing, daubed in what appeared to be chalk, was spotted in Birmingham's landmark Victoria Square on Saturday morning, September 5.
Written messages at the spot frequently used by protesters included: "Meat is murder" and the words: "Eat something, not someone."
The area, which sees a huge footfall from train commuters and shoppers, was marked with multi-coloured illustrations suggesting passersby should 'go vegan'.
A pig and dog drawing were left at the bottom of the Guardian statue alongside the words: "Why to love one and not the other."
Another showed two tickboxes, one filled in for veganism and another blank box labelled 'animal abuse'.
The messages were branded 'vandalism' by Birmingham's Retail Business Improvement Distrcit (BID) as they suggested there 'must be a better way' of getting the vegan message across.
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The BID added that the markings would be another cost for them to clean up.
Sharing the above photos to Twitter, the BID wrote: "There must be a better way of getting the ‘vegan’ message across than vandalising the whole of Victoria Square this morning?
"Another cost to clean up."
West Midlands Police said it had no record of criminal damage or vandalism in the square over the weekend.


birminghammail--2020-09-05--Jeff Shi's first words as Wolves confirm club record arrival of Fabio Silva

Wolverhampton Wanderers chairman Jeff Shi has spoken about the club record arrival of Fabio Silva from FC Porto .
Silva was confirmed as a Wolves player on Saturday evening in a deal reportedly worth around £35 million , eclipsing the fee paid to Benfica for striker Raul Jimenez in April 2019 when his loan move to Molineux was made permanent .
Silva , 18 , arrives after a breakout campaign at Porto that saw him make 21 appearances for Sergio Conceicao 's side , scoring three goals .
Comparisons have been made to Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo , with Silva @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Europe .
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`` We 've been following Fabio 's development for a long time , '' he told the club 's website .
He 's a player that you only need several minutes to see his natural football talent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been developing very fast and now has proven himself in Porto 's first team , which is a top squad .
Sign up for our Wolves newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here '' Our head coach 's requirement for quality is very high , but he thinks Fabio is an important signing who will help the team immediately this season .
`` The timing of this deal is similar to the timing of when we bought Ruben Neves ; we 've waited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high-quality player at the right price . ''
Silva will likely be an unknown quantity to the Molineux faithful , with the former Benfica youth only registering 12 League appearances for Porto .
So what can Wolves fans look forward to seeing from Silva ?
`` Our recruitment team have been watching Fabio since he played for Portugal under-16s and they feel he has always been the best number nine coming through his age group anywhere in Europe , '' Shi added .
`` Fabio is a young player who shows not only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game intelligence for a player of his age is top class .
`` He has the ability to drop in to link play and hold the ball up to bring others into play .
He always then looks to get in the box and his movement and intelligence in the penalty area is as good as anyone 's .
`` Fabio has the potential to be a generational talent and for us to see him develop under Nuno is very exciting .
He is the type of player our fans will love .
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Silva was confirmed as a Wolves player on Saturday evening in a deal reportedly worth around £35 million, eclipsing the fee paid to Benfica for striker Raul Jimenez in April 2019 when his loan move to Molineux was made permanent.
Silva, 18, arrives after a breakout campaign at Porto that saw him make 21 appearances for Sergio Conceicao's side, scoring three goals.
Comparisons have been made to Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo, with Silva regarded as one of the hottest properties in Europe.
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The Portugal Under-19 striker was tracked by Wolves for a while and now Shi has been discussing Silva's move to Molineux and how it came about.
"We've been following Fabio's development for a long time," he told the club's website.
He's a player that you only need several minutes to see his natural football talent.
"In recent years, Fabio has been developing very fast and now has proven himself in Porto's first team, which is a top squad.
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"Our head coach's requirement for quality is very high, but he thinks Fabio is an important signing who will help the team immediately this season.
"The timing of this deal is similar to the timing of when we bought Ruben Neves; we've waited for the right time to get a high-quality player at the right price."
Silva will likely be an unknown quantity to the Molineux faithful, with the former Benfica youth only registering 12 League appearances for Porto.
So what can Wolves fans look forward to seeing from Silva?
"Our recruitment team have been watching Fabio since he played for Portugal under-16s and they feel he has always been the best number nine coming through his age group anywhere in Europe," Shi added.
"Fabio is a young player who shows not only incredible technical ability, but also his game intelligence for a player of his age is top class.
"He has the ability to drop in to link play and hold the ball up to bring others into play. He always then looks to get in the box and his movement and intelligence in the penalty area is as good as anyone's.
"Fabio has the potential to be a generational talent and for us to see him develop under Nuno is very exciting. He is the type of player our fans will love."


birminghammail--2020-09-05--Confirmed: Wolves announce signing of Portuguese prodigy Fabio Silva

After a quiet start to the summer window , Wolves have announced a big signing .
Fabio Silva is the @ @ @ @ @ 's project at the club , and the forward was introduced with a short montage @ @ @ @ @ .
The fee that brought Silva from Porto is a new transfer record for the @ @ @ @ @ million .
Sign up for our Wolves newsletter with your email in the box at @ @ @ @ @ or click here Silva , 18 , will join up with Wolves this coming Monday @ @ @ @ @ deal .
The wonderkid shot to the top after scoring 20 times in 26 games @ @ @ @ @ - making his senior debut at the start of last season .
He will now @ @ @ @ @ - as a highly rated youngster with plenty to prove , and as the latest @ @ @ @ @ exciting project that continues to grow at Molineux

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After a quiet start to the summer window, Wolves have announced a big signing.
Fabio Silva is the latest man to join Nuno's project at the club, and the forward was introduced with a short montage on Wanderers' Twitter feed.
The fee that brought Silva from Porto is a new transfer record for the club - costing around £35 million.
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Silva, 18, will join up with Wolves this coming Monday after joining on a five-year deal.
The wonderkid shot to the top after scoring 20 times in 26 games for Porto's youth team - making his senior debut at the start of last season.
He will now continue his development with Wolves - as a highly rated youngster with plenty to prove, and as the latest step in a promising and exciting project that continues to grow at Molineux


birminghammail--2020-09-05--Player ratings as weak Blues stumble against Cambridge United

Birmingham City started the Aitor Karanka era with a low quality defeat to Cambridge United .
An error by Andres Prieto cost them the only goal of the game and their place in the Carabao Cup .
This is how Karanka 's players rated .
Did not make the start to his Blues career that he wanted , badly misjudging a free kick and beaten for the goal .
It was rash and about the only time he was called into the game .
Crowley aside was probably the one Blues player who looked as though he might be able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ certainly did n't have much to do defensively .
Ultimately he did n't break them down .
Found Mullin a real handful in the first half , looked comfortable enough with what little he had to do in the second .
Looked shaky in the first half hour , struggling with the bustling Mullins .
Steadied as the Us retreated .
A really poor first half in which he seemed totally out of sorts .
More stable later on but still not great .
Scuttled about in the middle , broke up some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ build .
Ventured forward on the odd occasion but to little effect .
Sign up to our Birmingham City newsletter here Beavered away in the middle of the park putting out fires but with Blues dominating the ball had little impact in an offensive sense .
Had a worrying moment early on when he landed on his shoulder - which seemed to affect him .
That said he came closest to scoring when he smacked the bar on the half hour .
Blues really need him to be on his game .
Probably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken off after an hour - a sign that his ingenuity is the team 's main attacking threat and will be desperately needed in the coming weeks .
Struggled to impact the game in the attacking third .
Never hid but similarly never came close to unlocking the door .
Showed some impressive hold up play and strength with his back to goal but did n't have much joy when he got turned .
One curling shot late on might have produced a spectacular equaliser .
Demonstrated promise on his full debut .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6.5 Picked up the tempo CAMBRIDGE ( 4-4-2 ) : Mitov ; Knoyle , Taylor , Cundy , Dunk ; Hoolahan ( Iredale 78 ) , Digby , O ’ Neil ( May 58 ) , Hannant ; Mullin ( Knibbs 81 ) , Ironside .
Not used : Burton , Dallas , Davies , Knowles

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Birmingham City started the Aitor Karanka era with a low quality defeat to Cambridge United.
An error by Andres Prieto cost them the only goal of the game and their place in the Carabao Cup.
This is how Karanka's players rated.
STARTING FORMATION
4-2-3-1
PLAYERS
PRIETO 5
Did not make the start to his Blues career that he wanted, badly misjudging a free kick and beaten for the goal. It was rash and about the only time he was called into the game.
COLIN 6
Crowley aside was probably the one Blues player who looked as though he might be able to crack the visitors' defence, certainly didn't have much to do defensively. Ultimately he didn't break them down.
DEAN 5.5
Found Mullin a real handful in the first half, looked comfortable enough with what little he had to do in the second.
FRIEND 5.5
Looked shaky in the first half hour, struggling with the bustling Mullins. Steadied as the Us retreated.
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PEDERSEN 5
A really poor first half in which he seemed totally out of sorts. More stable later on but still not great.
SUNJIC 5.5
Scuttled about in the middle, broke up some of what little play Cambridge tried to build. Ventured forward on the odd occasion but to little effect.
KIEFTENBELD 5
Beavered away in the middle of the park putting out fires but with Blues dominating the ball had little impact in an offensive sense.
BELA 5.5
Had a worrying moment early on when he landed on his shoulder - which seemed to affect him. That said he came closest to scoring when he smacked the bar on the half hour. Blues really need him to be on his game.
CROWLEY6.5
Probably Blues' best player until he was taken off after an hour - a sign that his ingenuity is the team's main attacking threat and will be desperately needed in the coming weeks.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
LAKIN 5.5
Struggled to impact the game in the attacking third. Never hid but similarly never came close to unlocking the door.
GEORGE 5.5
Showed some impressive hold up play and strength with his back to goal but didn't have much joy when he got turned. One curling shot late on might have produced a spectacular equaliser. Demonstrated promise on his full debut.
SUBSTITUTES
Toral (for Crowley, 59) 6 Got Blues moving upfield
Clayton (for Kieftenbeld, 68) 6.5 Picked up the tempo
Bailey (for Sunjic, 85) N/A
Not used: Jeacock, Seddon, Dacres-Cogley, Roberts.
CAMBRIDGE (4-4-2): Mitov; Knoyle, Taylor, Cundy, Dunk; Hoolahan (Iredale 78), Digby, O’Neil (May 58), Hannant; Mullin (Knibbs 81), Ironside. Not used: Burton, Dallas, Davies, Knowles
GOALS
CAMBRIDGE: Cundy (18)
THE REF: Leigh Doughty
NEXT UP: Brentford (h), Saturday, September 12, 3pm kick-off


birminghammail--2020-09-05--Revealed: How much Eat Out to Help Out saved Black Country diners

Black Country diners saved a whopping £4.1 million by taking part in the Eat Out to Help Out scheme .
The popular initiative offered customers across the UK a chance to get 50 per cent off their meals during Mondays , Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout August .
Across the Black Country 676 restaurants signed up and 744,000 meals were claimed with discounts of £4,131,000 - although the figures do n't include large restaurant chains so the actual total is sure to be much higher .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said scheme ’ s popularity had helped protect the livelihoods of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sector and drive the nation ’ s economic recovery from coronavirus .
He added : `` From the get-go our mission has been to protect jobs , and to do this we needed to be creative , brave and try things that no government has ever done before .
`` I want to thank everyone , from restaurant owners to waiters , chefs and diners , for embracing it and helping drive our economic recovery . ''
See the full Eat Out to Help Out scheme figures for your area below .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parliamentary constituencies up to August 27 .

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Black Country diners saved a whopping £4.1 million by taking part in the Eat Out to Help Out scheme.
The popular initiative offered customers across the UK a chance to get 50 per cent off their meals during Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout August.
Across the Black Country 676 restaurants signed up and 744,000 meals were claimed with discounts of £4,131,000 - although the figures don't include large restaurant chains so the actual total is sure to be much higher.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said scheme’s popularity had helped protect the livelihoods of the 1.8 million people working in the hospitality sector and drive the nation’s economic recovery from coronavirus.
He added: "From the get-go our mission has been to protect jobs, and to do this we needed to be creative, brave and try things that no government has ever done before.
"I want to thank everyone, from restaurant owners to waiters, chefs and diners, for embracing it and helping drive our economic recovery."
See the full Eat Out to Help Out scheme figures for your area below.
The data shows the total claimed in various parliamentary constituencies up to August 27.
Aldridge-Brownhills
Registered restaurants: 44
Meals claimed: 41,000
Total amount of discount claimed: £194,000
Average discount per meal: £4.78
Dudley North
Registered restaurants: 34
Meals claimed: 37,000
Total amount of discount claimed: £189,000
Average discount per meal: £5.15
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Dudley South
Registered restaurants: 64
Meals claimed: 94,000
Total amount of discount claimed: £455,000
Average discount per meal: £4.84
Halesowen and Rowley Regis
Registered restaurants: 52
Meals claimed: 47,000
Total amount of discount claimed: £312,000
Average discount per meal: £6.65
Stourbridge
Registered restaurants: 62
Meals claimed: 42,000
Total amount of discount claimed: £282,000
Average discount per meal: £6.74
Walsall North
Registered restaurants: 25
Meals claimed: 19,000
Total amount of discount claimed: £126,000
Average discount per meal: £6.56
Walsall South
Registered restaurants: 74
Meals claimed: 136,000
Total amount of discount claimed: £779,000
Average discount per meal: £5.73
Warley
Registered restaurants: 49
Meals claimed: 58,000
Total amount of discount claimed: £303,000
Average discount per meal: £5.17
West Bromwich East
Registered restaurants: 62
Meals claimed: 91,000
Total amount of discount claimed: £471,000
Average discount per meal: £5.17
West Bromwich West
Registered restaurants: 42
Meals claimed: 57,000
Total amount of discount claimed: £306,000
Average discount per meal: £5.35
Wolverhampton North East
Registered restaurants: 34
Meals claimed: 16,000
Total amount of discount claimed: £81,000
Average discount per meal: £5.11
Wolverhampton South East
Registered restaurants: 48
Meals claimed: 40,000
Total amount of discount claimed: £210,000
Average discount per meal: £5.25
Wolverhampton South West
Registered restaurants: 86
Meals claimed: 66,000
Total amount of discount claimed: £423,000
Average discount per meal: £6.38


birminghammail--2020-09-05--Appeal to find missing schoolgirl, 14, who didn't return home last night

Police have issued an urgent missing appeal after a schoolgirl disappeared .
Lily-Mae Lockhart , just 14 , was last seen in the Camp Hill area of Nuneaton at around 6.30pm on Friday night , September 4 .
She failed to return home and was reported missing as Warwickshire Police said they were 'concerned for her welfare ' .
The teenager is described as slim , 5ft 2ins and with shoulder length ginger or red hair .
She may be wearing a navy blue tracksuit hooded top or black Northface jacket , police said .
A statement from the force @ @ @ @ @ @ @ read : `` Warwickshire Police is appealing for information to help locate a missing 14-year-old girl from Nuneaton .
`` Lily-Mae Lockhart was reported missing from the Camp Hill area at around 6.30pm last night ( Friday 4 September ) .
`` She is described as 5ft 2in , of a slim build , with shoulder length ginger/red hair .
`` She may be wearing a navy blue tracksuit , hooded top and/or a black Northface jacket .
`` We are growing concerned for Lily-Mae 's welfare and would ask anyone who has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on 101 quoting incident number 330 of 4 September 2020 . ''

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Police have issued an urgent missing appeal after a schoolgirl disappeared.
Lily-Mae Lockhart, just 14, was last seen in the Camp Hill area of Nuneaton at around 6.30pm on Friday night, September 4.
She failed to return home and was reported missing as Warwickshire Police said they were 'concerned for her welfare'.
The teenager is described as slim, 5ft 2ins and with shoulder length ginger or red hair.
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She may be wearing a navy blue tracksuit hooded top or black Northface jacket, police said.
A statement from the force, released late on Saturday afternoon, read: "Warwickshire Police is appealing for information to help locate a missing 14-year-old girl from Nuneaton.
"Lily-Mae Lockhart was reported missing from the Camp Hill area at around 6.30pm last night (Friday 4 September).
"She is described as 5ft 2in, of a slim build, with shoulder length ginger/red hair.
"She may be wearing a navy blue tracksuit, hooded top and/or a black Northface jacket.
"We are growing concerned for Lily-Mae's welfare and would ask anyone who has seen her to please call Warwickshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 330 of 4 September 2020."


birminghammail--2020-09-05--Man United fans have transfer theory about 'imminent' £35m Wolves deal

Manchester United fans think Fabio Silva 's impending move to Wolverhampton Wanderers could spell the end of Raul Jimenez 's time at Molineux .
Jimenez has been heavily linked with a move to United , with Premier League champions Liverpool also credited with an interest in the Mexico international .
Silva is expected to seal a move to Wolves imminently , reports claiming a £35 million transfer could be announced today .
The transfer fee for the FC Porto youngster would eclipse the record £30m outlay Wolves paid for for Jimenez in April last year .
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It 's highly unlikely Silva will be taking Jimenez 's place up front but some United fans think Jimenez could become available as a result of the youngster 's arrival at Molineux .
`` Jimenez for sale then ? ''
one fan asked .
`` Give Wolves Diogo Dalot and cash for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just bought a striker for £35m , '' another said .
Sign up for our Wolves newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here '' Here come the Jiminez rumors again ... '' added a third supporter .
`` Manchester United should be tabling a bid for Jimenez , '' said another .
A fifth fan asked : `` Surely this means Jimenez is on his way out ? ''

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Manchester United fans think Fabio Silva's impending move to Wolverhampton Wanderers could spell the end of Raul Jimenez's time at Molineux.
Jimenez has been heavily linked with a move to United, with Premier League champions Liverpool also credited with an interest in the Mexico international.
Silva is expected to seal a move to Wolves imminently, reports claiming a £35 million transfer could be announced today.
The transfer fee for the FC Porto youngster would eclipse the record £30m outlay Wolves paid for for Jimenez in April last year.
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Jimenez, who has scored 44 goals in 99 appearances for Wolves, managed an impressive 27 strikes for Nuno Espirito Santo's side in 2019-20.
It's highly unlikely Silva will be taking Jimenez's place up front but some United fans think Jimenez could become available as a result of the youngster's arrival at Molineux.
"Jimenez for sale then?" one fan asked.
"Give Wolves Diogo Dalot and cash for Jimenez since they need a right-back and just bought a striker for £35m," another said.
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"Here come the Jiminez rumors again..." added a third supporter.
"Manchester United should be tabling a bid for Jimenez," said another.
A fifth fan asked: "Surely this means Jimenez is on his way out?"


birminghammail--2020-09-05--Blues 0 Cambridge 1 REPORT: Toothless Blues exit Carabao Cup

An error by Andres Prieto meant lacklustre Birmingham City started the Aitor Karanka era by exiting the Carabao Cup .
The Spanish goalkeeper , a free signing from Espanyol , misjudged the flight of an early free kick which allowed Robbie Cundy to head the only goal of the game .
Blues ’ interest in the League Cup is over for another season - before the Championship campaign has even started - and the fact they lost to League Two opposition only underlines the scale of the job before Karanka .
There was very little sign of the difference in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first half .
Sign up to our Birmingham City newsletter here Indeed Cambridge had the first shot - when Luke Hannant skied from the edge of the area .
They also had the first goal , after 18 minutes when Harlee Dean clattered into the back of Paul Mullin giving Cambridge a set-piece in a central position in the Blues half .
Hannant lifted the ball to the back of the area where Prieto came racing out of his goal to punch but Cundy got there first and headed into the vacant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to his Blues career the Spaniard would have wanted .
Blues nearly levelled just before the half hour when Ivan Sunjic picked out Maxime Colin with a lovely cross-field ball .
The right back fed Jeremie Bela who took a touch then hit a curling 25-yarder with his left foot off the apex of the post and bar .
Blues dominated possession in the second half but really struggled to break down a massed defence .
Bela had a couple of efforts from the edge of the box but missed the target with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other .
Kristian Pedersen headed over from Jon Toral ’ s corner with a quarter of a hour to go .
But it ’ s back to the drawing board for Blues who face Brentford in the league curtain-raiser next Saturday .

An error by Andres Prieto meant lacklustre Birmingham City started the Aitor Karanka era by exiting the Carabao Cup.
The Spanish goalkeeper, a free signing from Espanyol, misjudged the flight of an early free kick which allowed Robbie Cundy to head the only goal of the game.
Blues’ interest in the League Cup is over for another season - before the Championship campaign has even started - and the fact they lost to League Two opposition only underlines the scale of the job before Karanka.
There was very little sign of the difference in quality between the sides for most of the first half.
Indeed Cambridge had the first shot - when Luke Hannant skied from the edge of the area.
They also had the first goal, after 18 minutes when Harlee Dean clattered into the back of Paul Mullin giving Cambridge a set-piece in a central position in the Blues half.
Hannant lifted the ball to the back of the area where Prieto came racing out of his goal to punch but Cundy got there first and headed into the vacant net.
It was not the start to his Blues career the Spaniard would have wanted.
Blues nearly levelled just before the half hour when Ivan Sunjic picked out Maxime Colin with a lovely cross-field ball.
The right back fed Jeremie Bela who took a touch then hit a curling 25-yarder with his left foot off the apex of the post and bar.
Blues dominated possession in the second half but really struggled to break down a massed defence.
Bela had a couple of efforts from the edge of the box but missed the target with one and found the goalkeeper with the other.
Kristian Pedersen headed over from Jon Toral’s corner with a quarter of a hour to go.
But it’s back to the drawing board for Blues who face Brentford in the league curtain-raiser next Saturday.


birminghammail--2020-09-05--Visitors to Tamworth bar urged to get Covid-19 test after two positive cases

Visitors to a Tamworth bar are being urged to book a test for Covid-19 after two people tested positive for the virus over the busy bank holiday weekend .
Two people who went to Bonds Bar in Church Street on Sunday , August 30 are now self-isolating .
The bar has provided a detailed register of visitors from last Sunday and Staffordshire County Council staff are contacting everyone on it .
Bar staff have also been advised to book a test .
Dr Richard Harling , Staffordshire County Council ’ s director for health and care , said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bar on the evening before the bank holiday .
“ While the venue is following all the government guidance , as a precaution , we are advising everyone who visited on the 30th to book a test .
People should also look out for symptoms and stay home for 10 days if they develop a high temperature , new persistent cough or loss of taste or smell .
“ We have seen how quickly outbreaks can escalate and asking people to get tested will help provide better intelligence to help us contain the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ County Council ’ s cabinet member for health , care and wellbeing , added : “ It is really important that people do go and get tested as quickly as possible .
“ I ’ d also urge anyone who is being tested for coronavirus to limit their contact with other people while they are waiting for the result , and not to do things like go to the pub until they have had the all clear .
“ Covid-19 is very contagious , so it is hugely important that we all continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are to prevent a second peak of infections in Staffordshire.
” People who are showing any symptoms should also stay at home for 10 days as well as booking a test .
• Wash hands regularly with soap and hot water for 20 seconds • Cover your face on public transport and in shops • Making space , at least 2m , if you do need to go out • If you are eating or drinking out , leave your contact details • Stay home for 10 days and book a test if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Test and Trace service if contacted Tamworth Borough Council ’ s environmental health officers visited Bonds this week and are `` confident that the venue is Covid-safe and has good measures in place , taking contact details , maintain social distancing and promoting good hygiene '' .
Anyone who visited the venue between 5pm and midnight should book a test online at www.nhs.uk/coronavirus or by phoning 119 .
A mobile testing unit ( MTU ) is available tomorrow from 9am to 5pm on the Robert Peel Hospital Car Park , Plantation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ testing slot via www.gov.uk/coronavirus .
If people have no symptoms , they should tick the option “ I do not have symptoms , but my local council has asked me to get a test .
Walk in appointments are available .

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Visitors to a Tamworth bar are being urged to book a test for Covid-19 after two people tested positive for the virus over the busy bank holiday weekend.
Two people who went to Bonds Bar in Church Street on Sunday, August 30 are now self-isolating.
The bar has provided a detailed register of visitors from last Sunday and Staffordshire County Council staff are contacting everyone on it. Bar staff have also been advised to book a test.
Dr Richard Harling, Staffordshire County Council’s director for health and care, said: “We know that many people visited the bar on the evening before the bank holiday.
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“While the venue is following all the government guidance, as a precaution, we are advising everyone who visited on the 30th to book a test. People should also look out for symptoms and stay home for 10 days if they develop a high temperature, new persistent cough or loss of taste or smell.
“We have seen how quickly outbreaks can escalate and asking people to get tested will help provide better intelligence to help us contain the virus.”
Dr Johnny McMahon, Staffordshire County Council’s cabinet member for health, care and wellbeing, added: “It is really important that people do go and get tested as quickly as possible.
“I’d also urge anyone who is being tested for coronavirus to limit their contact with other people while they are waiting for the result, and not to do things like go to the pub until they have had the all clear.
“Covid-19 is very contagious, so it is hugely important that we all continue to stick to the rules if we are to prevent a second peak of infections in Staffordshire.”
People who are showing any symptoms should also stay at home for 10 days as well as booking a test.
They should
Wash hands regularly with soap and hot water for 20 seconds
Cover your face on public transport and in shops
Making space, at least 2m, if you do need to go out
If you are eating or drinking out, leave your contact details
Stay home for 10 days and book a test if you have symptoms
Follow the advice of the Test and Trace service if contacted
Tamworth Borough Council’s environmental health officers visited Bonds this week and are "confident that the venue is Covid-safe and has good measures in place, taking contact details, maintain social distancing and promoting good hygiene".
Anyone who visited the venue between 5pm and midnight should book a test online at www.nhs.uk/coronavirus or by phoning 119.
A mobile testing unit (MTU) is available tomorrow from 9am to 5pm on the Robert Peel Hospital Car Park, Plantation Lane, B78 3NG.
Book a testing slot via www.gov.uk/coronavirus. If people have no symptoms, they should tick the option “I do not have symptoms, but my local council has asked me to get a test. Walk in appointments are available.


birminghammail--2020-09-05--Woman whose husband is 27 years older wants to break down age gap stereotype

A loved-up wife who is 27 years younger than her husband says she wants to break down the `` gold digger '' stereotype in their relationship .
Kelsey Kammeyer Allen , 25 , says she gets stared at in the street when she is with her husband Paul .
She met her husband for the first time when she was just a teenager and is younger than his eldest daughter .
She insists `` age is just a number '' and has never let it get in the way of their relationship .
But Kelsey , from Salt Lake City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when she was 19 and he was 47 , said the age gap has caused awkward moments such as strangers assuming they were father and daughter .
She said : `` I first met Paul when I was 19 , I was living in California at the time and my brother invited me to a poker party when I was home in Utah visiting .
`` I was young , it sounded like fun , so I decided to go .
My brother and Paul had known each other for a long time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I met him there , we all had so much fun and so all of us kept hanging out after that .
I gradually started falling in love with him because he is such an incredible man .
`` It was hard at the start .
There is a big age gap between us , I never imagined I would end up with an older man .
`` We 'd go out in public and people would stare at us .
I felt nervous to hold his hand because I knew people were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much stigma around a younger woman being with an older man , they think we are 'Gold Diggers ' just after their money . ''
After a year of dating , Kelsey , who works as a esthetician , came to the realisation that no one else 's opinion matters .
`` I finally let it go .
I realised I loved him , life is short and no one else 's opinion matters as long as we are happy , '' she added .
`` I think at first , everyone was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But once our families got to know each other , everyone was very accepting .
`` His kids were a bit weary at first about my intentions , but after I spent more time with them , we all got along so well . ''
Paul has three children aged 27 , 25 and 23 along with three grandchildren .
Kelsey was over the moon when romantic Paul - who has owned his own successful landscape business for 27 years - popped the question outside the Versace mansion in Miami Beach , Florida @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on holiday .
About a year later , the loved-up pair walked down the aisle in a close-knit ceremony in Utah surrounded by family and friends - who Kelsey said have been incredibly supportive .
Now the happy couple are trying for a baby of their own to complete their family .
She said : `` It 's funny that I 'm actually a step-grandma before I 'm actually a mother .
`` We call ourselves the modern family .
The traditional unit is n't as common anymore .
`` We are so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anything for the world . ''
The step-grandma is sharing her story in the hopes it will break down the stigma surrounding age gap relationships - while also proving that anyone can fall in love .
She added : `` I hope one day the stigma surrounding age gap relationships will change .
`` There is a misconception that younger women with older men are just after their money .
`` But I have always been an independent person .
I love to work and make my own money .
`` I could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm not some lost little girl with daddy issues that needs someone to take care of them . ''

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A loved-up wife who is 27 years younger than her husband says she wants to break down the "gold digger" stereotype in their relationship.
Kelsey Kammeyer Allen, 25, says she gets stared at in the street when she is with her husband Paul.
She met her husband for the first time when she was just a teenager and is younger than his eldest daughter.
She insists "age is just a number" and has never let it get in the way of their relationship.
(Image: The Mirror)
But Kelsey, from Salt Lake City, Utah, who first met Paul when she was 19 and he was 47, said the age gap has caused awkward moments such as strangers assuming they were father and daughter.
She said: "I first met Paul when I was 19, I was living in California at the time and my brother invited me to a poker party when I was home in Utah visiting.
"I was young, it sounded like fun, so I decided to go. My brother and Paul had known each other for a long time, they are hunting buddies.
"I met him there, we all had so much fun and so all of us kept hanging out after that. I gradually started falling in love with him because he is such an incredible man.
"It was hard at the start. There is a big age gap between us, I never imagined I would end up with an older man.
"We'd go out in public and people would stare at us. I felt nervous to hold his hand because I knew people were judging us.
(Image: The Mirror)
"There is so much stigma around a younger woman being with an older man, they think we are 'Gold Diggers' just after their money."
After a year of dating, Kelsey, who works as a esthetician, came to the realisation that no one else's opinion matters.
"I finally let it go. I realised I loved him, life is short and no one else's opinion matters as long as we are happy," she added.
"I think at first, everyone was not too sure about our relationship. But once our families got to know each other, everyone was very accepting.
"His kids were a bit weary at first about my intentions, but after I spent more time with them, we all got along so well."
Paul has three children aged 27, 25 and 23 along with three grandchildren.
(Image: The Mirror)
Kelsey was over the moon when romantic Paul - who has owned his own successful landscape business for 27 years - popped the question outside the Versace mansion in Miami Beach, Florida, back in 2018 while they were on holiday.
About a year later, the loved-up pair walked down the aisle in a close-knit ceremony in Utah surrounded by family and friends - who Kelsey said have been incredibly supportive.
Now the happy couple are trying for a baby of their own to complete their family.
She said: "It's funny that I'm actually a step-grandma before I'm actually a mother.
"We call ourselves the modern family. The traditional unit isn't as common anymore.
"We are so incredibly happy together and wouldn't change anything for the world."
The step-grandma is sharing her story in the hopes it will break down the stigma surrounding age gap relationships - while also proving that anyone can fall in love.
She added: "I hope one day the stigma surrounding age gap relationships will change.
"There is a misconception that younger women with older men are just after their money.
"But I have always been an independent person. I love to work and make my own money.
"I could easily survive on my own. I'm not some lost little girl with daddy issues that needs someone to take care of them."


birminghammail--2020-09-05--Trio arrested after house raided over human trafficking fears

Police raided a house in Wolverhampton over human trafficking and prostitution fears .
Three people were arrested after officers swooped @ @ @ @ @ A vehicle was also seized at the scene .
Wednesfield Police took to Twitter on @ @ @ @ @ to reveal details of the operation .
Accompanied by a picture of a police van @ @ @ @ @ post said : `` The team carried out a successful warrant on a residential house @ @ @ @ @ human trafficking and prostitution .
`` Three arrests made at the scene and a vehicle @ @ @ @ @ Police has been approached for more information .
Councillor Phil Bateman , who represents Wednesfield @ @ @ @ @ praise officers .
`` Well done you guys , '' he said .
`` Trafficking @ @ @ @ @ modern day living . ''

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Police raided a house in Wolverhampton over human trafficking and prostitution fears.
Three people were arrested after officers swooped on the undisclosed property.
A vehicle was also seized at the scene.
Wednesfield Police took to Twitter on Friday, September 4, to reveal details of the operation.
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Accompanied by a picture of a police van at the scene, the post said: "The team carried out a successful warrant on a residential house believed to be involved in human trafficking and prostitution.
"Three arrests made at the scene and a vehicle seized."
West Midlands Police has been approached for more information.
Councillor Phil Bateman, who represents Wednesfield North, was quick to praise officers.
"Well done you guys," he said.
"Trafficking is becoming a scourge of modern day living."


birminghammail--2020-09-05--Report: Hard work prevents nightmare collapse as Villa fall to Man City

Early errors punished Aston Villa , but despite the nightmare start and clear room for improvements , there are signs of promise within this Villa side .
Gemma Davies ' side - undefeated Championship champions last season - were welcomed into the Super League fold by elite opposition in Manchester City .
The Citizens did n't have to work very hard at all to open the scoring , either , with a nervy Villa handing City the lead .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stanway to open their Super League account with two easy strikes .
However , the first-half scoreline of 2-0 was harsh on Villa - who had a clear goal taken off the board following an offside flag .
Ramona Petzelberger was seemingly onside when making a run , but was flagged up after Danish international Stine Larsen tapped the ball into the net , showing a sign that despite the Stanway brace , Villa were n't to be counted out .
Larsen was n't the only Villan to impress following the early defensive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bright spark through Diana Silva - and their dynamic runs along the wing to create smash-and-grab scoring opportunities for Davies ' Villans .
Emma Follis and Silva combined to give Villa a bright start to the second-half , with Silva flitting in on the flank to find space - but the forward could only fire wide after Follis stole the ball away in midfield to play Silva on goal .
Shortly after , Larsen could n't quite latch onto a perfect through ball to challenge City .
At the back , Sian Rogers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ solid second-half outing , standing tall to deny City on a number of ocassions - not least as her fingertips tapped away a chipped effort on goal , nor when she joined palms to bear-claw a potential Stanway hat-trick over the bar , nor when she flew in to stop the City scorer closing down on goal .
Emma Follis came close to bringing Villa back into the match after streaking through the middle with jet-engine heels to find shooting space , only to be denied by Ellie Roebuck in goal .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ valid strike though , and settled the second-half as equals after falling behind in the first half .
The truth for Villa is that it was n't going to get anymore difficult than today 's match - and under no circumstances can easy goals be given away should the side hope to progress .
City 's attacks were incisive , quick and clinical - Villa 's were plucky and full of glory , but without tangible impact .
That showed during a City chance , where Sam Mewis was played into the face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - only to be denied ( and barely ) by the offside flag .
This type of danger was a constant for the Villans .
The question for Villa is this - are they capable of generating the same type of shooting chances and defending them , or will they rely on guts and instinct on the counter when and where it appears ?
After the first-half errors , Villa settled in and showed confidence .
That should breed success and goals down the line - if they can avoid lapses in concentration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scoring chances .
Overall , it developed into a performance of promise without reward - with plenty left for Davies to think on .
An early horror show should 've built a platform for failure , but it did not , with Villa only finding confidence as the match grew on - something exemplified by Rogers in goal .
Next up for Villa are Reading , who they will face on Sunday at 2pm .

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Early errors punished Aston Villa, but despite the nightmare start and clear room for improvements, there are signs of promise within this Villa side.
Gemma Davies' side - undefeated Championship champions last season - were welcomed into the Super League fold by elite opposition in Manchester City.
The Citizens didn't have to work very hard at all to open the scoring, either, with a nervy Villa handing City the lead.
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Two spells of defensive communication allowed Georgia Stanway to open their Super League account with two easy strikes.
However, the first-half scoreline of 2-0 was harsh on Villa - who had a clear goal taken off the board following an offside flag.
Ramona Petzelberger was seemingly onside when making a run, but was flagged up after Danish international Stine Larsen tapped the ball into the net, showing a sign that despite the Stanway brace, Villa weren't to be counted out.
Larsen wasn't the only Villan to impress following the early defensive errors - and the side found a bright spark through Diana Silva - and their dynamic runs along the wing to create smash-and-grab scoring opportunities for Davies' Villans.
Emma Follis and Silva combined to give Villa a bright start to the second-half, with Silva flitting in on the flank to find space - but the forward could only fire wide after Follis stole the ball away in midfield to play Silva on goal. Shortly after, Larsen couldn't quite latch onto a perfect through ball to challenge City.
At the back, Sian Rogers quickly overcame the early nerves with a solid second-half outing, standing tall to deny City on a number of ocassions - not least as her fingertips tapped away a chipped effort on goal, nor when she joined palms to bear-claw a potential Stanway hat-trick over the bar, nor when she flew in to stop the City scorer closing down on goal.
Emma Follis came close to bringing Villa back into the match after streaking through the middle with jet-engine heels to find shooting space, only to be denied by Ellie Roebuck in goal.
They wouldn't be able to find a valid strike though, and settled the second-half as equals after falling behind in the first half.
(Image: Barrington Coombs/PA Wire.)
The truth for Villa is that it wasn't going to get anymore difficult than today's match - and under no circumstances can easy goals be given away should the side hope to progress. City's attacks were incisive, quick and clinical - Villa's were plucky and full of glory, but without tangible impact.
That showed during a City chance, where Sam Mewis was played into the face of goal - shooting into the net - only to be denied (and barely) by the offside flag. This type of danger was a constant for the Villans.
The question for Villa is this - are they capable of generating the same type of shooting chances and defending them, or will they rely on guts and instinct on the counter when and where it appears?
After the first-half errors, Villa settled in and showed confidence. That should breed success and goals down the line - if they can avoid lapses in concentration, and find ways to create consistent scoring chances.
Overall, it developed into a performance of promise without reward - with plenty left for Davies to think on. An early horror show should've built a platform for failure, but it did not, with Villa only finding confidence as the match grew on - something exemplified by Rogers in goal.
Next up for Villa are Reading, who they will face on Sunday at 2pm.
Ratings:
(Image: Barrington Coombs/PA Wire)
Man City 2 v Aston Villa 0
Rogers 6
Haigh 5
Franklin 5
N'Dow 5
Siems 5
Arthur 6
Ewers 6
Follis 7
Petzelberger 6
Larsen 7
Silva 7
Symes (on for Ewers) 6
Ale (on for N'dow) 6
Hayles (on for Follis) 5
Hutton (on for Silva) N/A
Hanssen (on for Arthur) N/A


birminghammail--2020-09-05--Aston Villa transfer news live - Wilson bid 'accepted' & Guilbert exit linked

Hello and welcome to LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive on Saturday , September 5 .
We will be keeping you informed on all the key developments across today as Villa 's transfer window gathers pace and the new season draws closer .
We will be adding all the latest Villa news , views and rumours to our live blog throughout the day , with new signings and transfers continually linked to the club .
Matty Cash has arrived from Nottingham Forest to become the club 's first senior signing of the window .
Brentford striker Ollie Watkins remains a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have n't yet been able to force through a deal .
Bournemouth 's Callum Wilson is also on Villa 's radar as they chase multiple attacking reinforcements .
Manchester United 's back-up goalkeeper Sergio Romero has also been touted for a move to Villa Park for around £10 million , with Smith keen to add cover given Tom Heaton 's long lay-off .
Last week we heard from Smith down at Villa 's training camp in Wales , and he said of new arrivals : `` Wheels are in motion , that was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sit down with Johan ( Lange ) and strategically plan what we are going to do . ''
So stay with us for today 's transfer blog and be sure to check back for all the latest Villa transfer news and opinion .

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Hello and welcome to LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive on Wednesday, September 9.
We will be keeping you informed on all the key developments across today as Villa's transfer window gathers pace and the new season draws closer.
We will be adding all the latest Villa news, views and rumours to our live blog throughout the day, with new signings and transfers continually linked to the club.
Matty Cash arrived from Nottingham Forest to become the club's first senior signing of the window and Brentford striker Ollie Watkins completed his £28m switch to Villa Park on Wednesday.
Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has also been touted for a move with Dean Smith keen to add cover given Tom Heaton's long lay-off.
So stay with us for today's transfer blog and be sure to check back for all the latest Villa transfer news and opinion.


birminghammail--2020-09-05--Aston Villa have bid accepted for Callum Wilson - reports

Aston Villa have reportedly had a bid of over £20 million for striker Callum Wilson accepted by AFC Bournemouth .
Football Insider are claiming that the Cherries are satisfied with the transfer fee tabled by Dean Smith 's side , with Wilson also wanted by Premier League rivals Newcastle United .
However , it is being reported that Wilson prefers a move to Newcastle and that Villa need to tempt the England striker to Villa Park still .
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Wilson , though , is a proven goalscorer in the top flight despite seeing his time in the Premier League with Bournemouth hampered by knee injuries .
The former Coventry City man has scored 44 goals since he helped fire Jason Tindall 's side to promotion in 2015 .
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The pair managed just one goal between them since the turn of the year .
Wesley Moraes , a £22m club-record buy from Club Brugge last summer , is recovering from a serious knee injury while Borja Baston left the club in June after arriving from Swansea City on transfer deadline day in January .

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Football Insider are claiming that the Cherries are satisfied with the transfer fee tabled by Dean Smith's side, with Wilson also wanted by Premier League rivals Newcastle United.
However, it is being reported that Wilson prefers a move to Newcastle and that Villa need to tempt the England striker to Villa Park still.
Newcastle's offer is understood to be worth around £20m while it was claimed this morning that Villa had offered £1m extra.
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Wilson is now a target for Villa after Smith had been credited with an interest in his former Brentford striker Ollie Watkins.
The Bees are thought to be holding out for £25m for Watkins, who won the Championship golden boot with 25 goals last season but is yet to test himself in the Premier League.
Wilson, though, is a proven goalscorer in the top flight despite seeing his time in the Premier League with Bournemouth hampered by knee injuries.
The former Coventry City man has scored 44 goals since he helped fire Jason Tindall's side to promotion in 2015.
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Villa are keen on strengthening their forward ranks after ending the season with Keinan Davis and Mbwana Samatta as Smith's only first-choice strikers.
The pair managed just one goal between them since the turn of the year.
Wesley Moraes, a £22m club-record buy from Club Brugge last summer, is recovering from a serious knee injury while Borja Baston left the club in June after arriving from Swansea City on transfer deadline day in January.


birminghammail--2020-09-05--West Brom draw with Brighton as pre-season plans continue

West Brom played out an uneventful goalless draw with Albion counterparts Brighton at the AMEX Stadium on Saturday as Slaven Bilic ’ s Baggies continued with their pre-season preparations .
Both sides used the opportunity as a training exercise in order to improve fitness levels , in a match that was deprived of any significant moments over the course of the piece .
Albion were without internationals Oliver Burke , Dara O ’ Shea , Hal Robson-Kanu and Kamil Grosicki , while Grady Diangana and Cedric Kipre are to join up with the rest of the Albion squad next week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a thing - click here to sign up to our Albion newsletter There were absentees through injury , too ; Conor Townsend missed out with an ankle problem and Kenneth Zohore because of a calf complaint .
To be expected with a pre-season friendly , even between two sides who will be competing in the same division , this was a particularly low key affair in the opening stages .
The hosts enjoyed all the ball , and sought to get it to the talent within their ranks - the likes of Adam @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though , held firm ; indeed for large periods they were particularly comfortable and held their hosts at arm ’ s length .
There were flashes of brilliance from Matheus Pereira ; he skipped past Steven Alzate on the flank at one stage with effortless skill and then almost broke the deadlock when he unleashed a shot from the edge of the area before half time , but it crashed against the post having beaten Mat Ryan .
The Brazilian was withdrawn at half time when Matt Phillips replaced him .
The Scot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gathered comfortably by Ryan , while the lively Kyle Edwards sent a rasping drive into the side netting as the Baggies began the second half the better .
There was very little by way of notable action at either end in the second half , with both sides having bigger fish to fry when the league gets up and running next weekend .

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West Brom played out an uneventful goalless draw with Albion counterparts Brighton at the AMEX Stadium on Saturday as Slaven Bilic’s Baggies continued with their pre-season preparations.
Both sides used the opportunity as a training exercise in order to improve fitness levels, in a match that was deprived of any significant moments over the course of the piece.
Albion were without internationals Oliver Burke, Dara O’Shea, Hal Robson-Kanu and Kamil Grosicki, while Grady Diangana and Cedric Kipre are to join up with the rest of the Albion squad next week.
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There were absentees through injury, too; Conor Townsend missed out with an ankle problem and Kenneth Zohore because of a calf complaint.
To be expected with a pre-season friendly, even between two sides who will be competing in the same division, this was a particularly low key affair in the opening stages.
The hosts enjoyed all the ball, and sought to get it to the talent within their ranks - the likes of Adam Lallana and Neal Maupay. Albion, though, held firm; indeed for large periods they were particularly comfortable and held their hosts at arm’s length.
There were flashes of brilliance from Matheus Pereira; he skipped past Steven Alzate on the flank at one stage with effortless skill and then almost broke the deadlock when he unleashed a shot from the edge of the area before half time, but it crashed against the post having beaten Mat Ryan.
The Brazilian was withdrawn at half time when Matt Phillips replaced him. The Scot had one shot on target that was gathered comfortably by Ryan, while the lively Kyle Edwards sent a rasping drive into the side netting as the Baggies began the second half the better.
There was very little by way of notable action at either end in the second half, with both sides having bigger fish to fry when the league gets up and running next weekend.
Starting line-up (4-3-3)
Johnstone; Furlong (Peltier 74), Ajayi, Bartley (Hegazi 58), Gibbs; Harper (Field 58), Sawyers, Livermore, Pereira (Phillips HT), Edwards; (Soule 74) Austin (Tulloch 71)
Subs : Bond, Button, Harmon, Shotton
Brighton
Ryan; Alzate (Bernado 60), Dunk, Webster, White; March, Stephens, Bissouma, Mac Allister, Lallana (Gross 60); Maupay
Subs : Steele, Sanchez, Burn, Roberts