birminghammail--2020-06-23--Graveyard sealed off amid police search in murder probe

Police sealed off a cemetery entrance as officers investigating the murder of a woman found dismembered in suitcases searched a scene .
A passerby said a gate leading into Handsworth Cemetery was blocked as detectives and forensics officers conducted an examination .
West Midlands Police confirmed the search in Camp Lane , Handsworth Wood , was linked to the murder of Phoenix Netts .
The 28-year-old 's remains were found inside two suitcases in the Forest of Dean at Coleford , Gloucestershire , on May 12 .
Two people have been charged in connection with her death .
The witness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police van blocking the gateway , and there was police tape cordoning off a bushed area on the right as you enter the cemetery .
`` There were a number of police vehicles and other cars in this vicinity with forensics officers dressed head-to-toe in white suits . ''
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said : `` Detectives from West Midlands Police are continuing to progress the investigation into the murder of Phoenix Netts and are carrying out searches in Camp Lane as part of their enquiries .
`` Forensic experts will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the next few days . ''
Gareeca Conita Gordon , aged 27 , of Salisbury Road , Birmingham , was charged with the murder of a woman on or before May 12 .
Mahesh Sorathiya , aged 38 , of Denmore Gardens , Wolverhampton was charged with assisting an offender on or before May 12 .
Gordon was remanded into prison , while Sorathiya was granted conditional bail .
Both are due to appear at Bristol Crown Court on August 4 .
Family liaison officers from the force are also working with Ms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scott Griffiths , from West Midlands Police 's homicide team , said previously : “ Firstly , I ’ d like to offer my sincere condolences to Phoenix ’ s family .
“ We ’ ve worked closely with colleagues at Gloucestershire over the past week and our investigation continues at pace .
“ We ’ d urge anyone with any information about the tragic loss of Phoenix ’ s life to get in touch with us . ''
Anyone with any information can contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat at its @ @ @ @ @

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Police sealed off a cemetery entrance as officers investigating the murder of a woman found dismembered in suitcases searched a scene.
A passerby said a gate leading into Handsworth Cemetery was blocked as detectives and forensics officers conducted an examination.
West Midlands Police confirmed the search in Camp Lane, Handsworth Wood, was linked to the murder of Phoenix Netts.
The 28-year-old's remains were found inside two suitcases in the Forest of Dean at Coleford, Gloucestershire, on May 12. Two people have been charged in connection with her death.
The witness said: "There was a large police van blocking the gateway, and there was police tape cordoning off a bushed area on the right as you enter the cemetery.
"There were a number of police vehicles and other cars in this vicinity with forensics officers dressed head-to-toe in white suits."
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said: "Detectives from West Midlands Police are continuing to progress the investigation into the murder of Phoenix Netts and are carrying out searches in Camp Lane as part of their enquiries.
"Forensic experts will be carrying out examinations of the site over the next few days."
Gareeca Conita Gordon, aged 27, of Salisbury Road, Birmingham, was charged with the murder of a woman on or before May 12.
Mahesh Sorathiya, aged 38, of Denmore Gardens, Wolverhampton was charged with assisting an offender on or before May 12.
Gordon was remanded into prison, while Sorathiya was granted conditional bail. Both are due to appear at Bristol Crown Court on August 4.
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Family liaison officers from the force are also working with Ms Netts' family.
Det Chief Insp Scott Griffiths, from West Midlands Police's homicide team, said previously: “Firstly, I’d like to offer my sincere condolences to Phoenix’s family.
“We’ve worked closely with colleagues at Gloucestershire over the past week and our investigation continues at pace.
“We’d urge anyone with any information about the tragic loss of Phoenix’s life to get in touch with us."
Anyone with any information can contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat at its website or call 101.


birminghammail--2020-06-23--Wolverhampton councillor arrested in alleged fraud probe

A leading Wolverhampton city councillor is being investigated `` on suspicion of fraud offences '' after being arrested by West Midlands Police .
Coun Harman Banger , who stepped down from his role as Cabinet Member for City Economy last week citing `` personal reasons '' , is now the focus of a police probe into the allegations .
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said : `` A 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of fraud offences and has been released pending further investigation . ''
Businessman Cllr Banger ( Lab .
East Park ) has been a city councillor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ post in May 2019 .
He has now been replaced in the role by Cllr Steve Simkins ( Lab .
Bilston East ) .
The 38-year-old , who was born and bred in his East Park ward and now lives in Claverley , Shropshire , is believed to be one of two people arrested in connection with the same allegations .
Council Leader Ian Brookfield said : `` When I was made aware that he was under investigation I asked Cllr Banger to step down from cabinet .
`` It is vital that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inquiries unhindered and it would be inappropriate to comment further. ''
As always , my priority and the focus of my colleagues remains the effective delivery of council services for the people of Wolverhampton , amid the challenges posed by the Coronavirus pandemic . ''

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A leading Wolverhampton city councillor is being investigated "on suspicion of fraud offences" after being arrested by West Midlands Police.
Coun Harman Banger, who stepped down from his role as Cabinet Member for City Economy last week citing "personal reasons", is now the focus of a police probe into the allegations.
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "A 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of fraud offences and has been released pending further investigation."
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Businessman Cllr Banger (Lab. East Park) has been a city councillor since 2011 and took up the cabinet post in May 2019. He has now been replaced in the role by Cllr Steve Simkins (Lab. Bilston East).
The 38-year-old, who was born and bred in his East Park ward and now lives in Claverley, Shropshire, is believed to be one of two people arrested in connection with the same allegations.
Council Leader Ian Brookfield said: "When I was made aware that he was under investigation I asked Cllr Banger to step down from cabinet.
"It is vital that the police are allowed to complete their inquiries unhindered and it would be inappropriate to comment further.
" As always, my priority and the focus of my colleagues remains the effective delivery of council services for the people of Wolverhampton, amid the challenges posed by the Coronavirus pandemic."
Cllr Banger was unavailable for comment today.


birminghammail--2020-06-23--Nuno makes Adama transfer revelation amid Liverpool interest

Nuno Espirito Santo admits he does n't know whether star man Adama Traore will still be a Wolverhampton Wanderers player next season .
Flying winger Traore has enjoyed a sensational season with Wolves and grabbed yet another assist during Saturday 's win over West Ham , taking his tally for the season to six goals and 13 assists .
Virtually every top team across Europe has been linked with the 24-year-old but Liverpool are reportedly favourites for his signature with Jurgen Klopp a known admirer of the Spaniard .
According to various reports Klopp has made Traore his top target @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barcelona , Real Madrid , Manchester City , United and Bayern Munich have also been linked with Traore in recent months .
And Nuno , who has played a huge role in Traore 's transformation to one of the Premier League 's finest players over the past 12 months , ca n't guarantee the winger will still be around at Molineux next term .
Asked if Traore will still be a Wolves player after the next window , Nuno said : `` I do n't know .
He is here now and trained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go tomorrow [ vs Bournemouth ] .
“ That is what I think .
It is day by day not speculation .
We just focus on what you have to do . ''
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`` Of course he has things to improve but after that it is our decision when we use him and manage the team .
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Nuno Espirito Santo admits he doesn't know whether star man Adama Traore will still be a Wolverhampton Wanderers player next season.
Flying winger Traore has enjoyed a sensational season with Wolves and grabbed yet another assist during Saturday's win over West Ham, taking his tally for the season to six goals and 13 assists.
Virtually every top team across Europe has been linked with the 24-year-old but Liverpool are reportedly favourites for his signature with Jurgen Klopp a known admirer of the Spaniard.
According to various reports Klopp has made Traore his top target heading into the next transfer window. Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester City, United and Bayern Munich have also been linked with Traore in recent months.
And Nuno, who has played a huge role in Traore's transformation to one of the Premier League's finest players over the past 12 months, can't guarantee the winger will still be around at Molineux next term.
Asked if Traore will still be a Wolves player after the next window, Nuno said: "I don't know. He is here now and trained well today. He is ready to go tomorrow [vs Bournemouth].
“That is what I think. It is day by day not speculation. We just focus on what you have to do."
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Traore was used from the bench to devastating effect at the London Stadium on Saturday. He replaced Leander Dendoncker just after the hour and went on to play a key role in both of Wolves' goals.
Nuno added: "Adama is a special player, he is unique. When he is on the pitch he is having an impact on the game.
"Of course he has things to improve but after that it is our decision when we use him and manage the team.
"We have to consider how we prepare the game, our game-plan, our opponent, the momentum and the moment that we were without three months activity.
"So we have a lot of things to judge on and try to make the right decisions."


birminghammail--2020-06-23--'Great talent' - Albion striker praised after play-off reverse

Keith Curle has described Callum Morton as a ‘ great talent ’ , after Northampton Town ’ s loanee , borrowed from West Brom , fired them to Wembley on Monday evening .
Trailing Cheltenham Town 2-0 from the first leg at Sixfields , the Cobblers completed a remarkable turnaround in the second , winning 3-0 on the night and progressing to the League Two play-off final .
Two of those three goals came from Morton , who has been enjoying a real purple patch either side of the season ’ s suspension ; back in February , he netted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matches and earned the division ’ s player of the month award .
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His progress is all the more impressive when considering the serious injury that the striker suffered last season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Morton has been tipped by Curle to continue developing further - and thinks he will find the net regularly moving forwards .
“ Callum was a player we tried getting just over a year ago , ” Curle explained , after the victory .
“ That was when he was at Braintree .
“ He ’ s been on the recruitment network for a while .
Unfortunately he then picked up an injury - I think he ’ d only played one game back .
Then we took him .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get up to speed .
I think he ’ s a great talent .
The kid will score goals .
He ’ s got great energy , great willingness .
“ He ’ s still learning , he ’ s still developing , but what we ’ ve got within the group is a mixture of good experience and young , hungry , developing players .
“ We ’ ve got some players who have got real ability .
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Keith Curle has described Callum Morton as a ‘great talent’, after Northampton Town’s loanee, borrowed from West Brom, fired them to Wembley on Monday evening.
Trailing Cheltenham Town 2-0 from the first leg at Sixfields, the Cobblers completed a remarkable turnaround in the second, winning 3-0 on the night and progressing to the League Two play-off final.
Two of those three goals came from Morton, who has been enjoying a real purple patch either side of the season’s suspension; back in February, he netted five goals in the space of three matches and earned the division’s player of the month award.
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Picking up where he left off, Morton bagged two second half goals, both of them opportune efforts, and got many Baggies supporters, who were watching on, talking.
His progress is all the more impressive when considering the serious injury that the striker suffered last season, but now flourishing in league football, Morton has been tipped by Curle to continue developing further - and thinks he will find the net regularly moving forwards.
“Callum was a player we tried getting just over a year ago,” Curle explained, after the victory. “That was when he was at Braintree.
“He’s been on the recruitment network for a while. Unfortunately he then picked up an injury - I think he’d only played one game back. Then we took him.
“It took him four or five weeks to get up to speed. I think he’s a great talent. The kid will score goals. He’s got great energy, great willingness.
“He’s still learning, he’s still developing, but what we’ve got within the group is a mixture of good experience and young, hungry, developing players.
“We’ve got some players who have got real ability.”


birminghammail--2020-06-23--Blues in three-way transfer battle for defender - reports

Birmingham City have been credited with an interest in soon to be free agent Tom Flanagan .
Centre-half Flanagan has been at League One Sunderland for the last couple of seasons , and has made 64 appearances in the club in that time as they ’ ve attempted to make a return to the Championship .
The Northern Irish international is set to see his contract expire at the end of the month , but as of yet he is yet to commit himself to an extended stay at the Stadium of Light .
That ’ s led to speculation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up , ready with offers to take Flanagan should he decide that his future lies away from Wearside .
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The defender spoke of his future in March , telling the Chronicle : “ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my plate than to be worrying about my next contract .
If everything goes the way I want it to go , I ’ ll be offered something I ’ m sure .
“ Yeah definitely [ I want to stay ] .
I ’ ve got a young family who love it up here .
We ’ ve both said it ’ s the nicest place that we ’ ve lived up here .
We ’ ve enjoyed it and the people and stuff like that .
“ I mean the football @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for me to just turn my back and walk away .
I can ’ t see that happening.
” Blues ’ centre half department is one of a number of positions that are likely to come under scrutiny when the transfer window reopens .
While Harlee Dean and Marc Roberts have secure long-term futures at the club - the former signed a new deal last summer - Jake Clarke-Salter will return to parent club Chelsea at the end of the season , as things stand .

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Birmingham City have been credited with an interest in soon to be free agent Tom Flanagan.
Centre-half Flanagan has been at League One Sunderland for the last couple of seasons, and has made 64 appearances in the club in that time as they’ve attempted to make a return to the Championship.
The Northern Irish international is set to see his contract expire at the end of the month, but as of yet he is yet to commit himself to an extended stay at the Stadium of Light.
That’s led to speculation that clubs in the Championship are lining up, ready with offers to take Flanagan should he decide that his future lies away from Wearside.
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Football Insider claim that Blues, Wigan and Blues’ tenants, promoted Coventry City, are among the sides who are considering moving for Flanagan, who is 28.
The defender spoke of his future in March, telling the Chronicle: “I’ve got a lot more on my plate than to be worrying about my next contract. If everything goes the way I want it to go, I’ll be offered something I’m sure.
“Yeah definitely [I want to stay]. I’ve got a young family who love it up here. We’ve both said it’s the nicest place that we’ve lived up here. We’ve enjoyed it and the people and stuff like that.
“I mean the football club... it will be something special for me to just turn my back and walk away. I can’t see that happening.”
Blues’ centre half department is one of a number of positions that are likely to come under scrutiny when the transfer window reopens.
While Harlee Dean and Marc Roberts have secure long-term futures at the club - the former signed a new deal last summer - Jake Clarke-Salter will return to parent club Chelsea at the end of the season, as things stand.


birminghammail--2020-06-23--£50k cocaine haul, cash and gun seized in raid

Cops have seized a huge haul of cocaine , cash and a gun during an early-morning raid on a Halesowen home .
West Midlands Police said around half-a-kilo of the Class A – which has a street value of almost £50,000 – and ammunition was seized along with a `` large '' sum of money during the search on Tuesday , June 23 .
Three vehicles linked to people living at the address were impounded as evidence .
A 33-year-old man , from Handsworth , was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 31 , was also arrested on suspicion of firearms and drug-related offences .
Insp Pete Sandhu said : `` We will always take a zero-tolerance approach to those we suspect of being involved in county lines , drug dealing and wider organised crime .
`` Organised criminal networks ruthlessly exploit children and other vulnerable people to produce and sell their drugs , damaging our communities in order to line their pockets .
`` Even in the midst of this national pandemic we know that drugs gangs are still trying to operate .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suspect of being involved in order to protect our communities and keep people safe . ''
A spokesman for the force said that , during the current pandemic , more dealing may be taking place from homes or abandoned properties , while gangs may be using their own cars , taxis or private hire vehicles to move young drugs runners around to sell their products .
If you see anything suspicious , such as a number of people regularly coming and going from an address , please report this information via 101 or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this information is fed into our intelligence systems and helps us build up a picture of organised crime , even if officers do not act on the information straight away .
Alternatively you can report any information 100 % anonymously via Crimestoppers , on 0800 555 111 .
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Cops have seized a huge haul of cocaine, cash and a gun during an early-morning raid on a Halesowen home.
West Midlands Police said around half-a-kilo of the Class A – which has a street value of almost £50,000 – and ammunition was seized along with a "large" sum of money during the search on Tuesday, June 23.
Three vehicles linked to people living at the address were impounded as evidence.
A 33-year-old man, from Handsworth, was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug and firearms offences.
A woman, aged 31, was also arrested on suspicion of firearms and drug-related offences.
Three young children were safeguarded.
Insp Pete Sandhu said: "We will always take a zero-tolerance approach to those we suspect of being involved in county lines, drug dealing and wider organised crime.
"Organised criminal networks ruthlessly exploit children and other vulnerable people to produce and sell their drugs, damaging our communities in order to line their pockets.
"Even in the midst of this national pandemic we know that drugs gangs are still trying to operate.
"We will continue to pursue those we suspect of being involved in order to protect our communities and keep people safe."
A spokesman for the force said that, during the current pandemic, more dealing may be taking place from homes or abandoned properties, while gangs may be using their own cars, taxis or private hire vehicles to move young drugs runners around to sell their products.
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If you see anything suspicious, such as a number of people regularly coming and going from an address, please report this information via 101 or via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk
All of this information is fed into our intelligence systems and helps us build up a picture of organised crime, even if officers do not act on the information straight away.
Alternatively you can report any information 100% anonymously via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111. Tell them what you know, not who you are.


birminghammail--2020-06-23--Blues target free transfer for Wales international - reports

Birmingham City have been linked with a move for soon-to-be free agent Chris Gunter .
Gunter , 30 , has reportedly penned a contract extension at Reading which will allow him to see out the remainder of the season with the Royals .
He looks likely to move on once the campaign concludes though and , according to The Athletic , Blues are interested in signing him .
Gunter has spent the past eight seasons with Reading after joining from Nottingham Forest in 2012 .
During that time he 's been a regular with Wales and has now won 96 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blues are in the market for reinforcements this summer after allowing a host of players to depart , including experienced trio David Stockdale , Jonathan Grounds and Jacques Maghoma .
Blues , who are searching for a new manager after it was recently announced that Pep Clotet will step down at the end of the season , are well stocked at right-back with Maxime Colin and Wes Harding .
Middlesbrough have also been credited with an interest in Gunter with new manager Neil Warnock known to be an admirer of the defender .

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Birmingham City have been linked with a move for soon-to-be free agent Chris Gunter.
Gunter, 30, has reportedly penned a contract extension at Reading which will allow him to see out the remainder of the season with the Royals.
He looks likely to move on once the campaign concludes though and, according to The Athletic, Blues are interested in signing him.
Gunter has spent the past eight seasons with Reading after joining from Nottingham Forest in 2012. During that time he's been a regular with Wales and has now won 96 caps in total for his country.
Blues are in the market for reinforcements this summer after allowing a host of players to depart, including experienced trio David Stockdale, Jonathan Grounds and Jacques Maghoma.
Blues, who are searching for a new manager after it was recently announced that Pep Clotet will step down at the end of the season, are well stocked at right-back with Maxime Colin and Wes Harding.
Middlesbrough have also been credited with an interest in Gunter with new manager Neil Warnock known to be an admirer of the defender.


birminghammail--2020-06-23--Fancy a limelon?  M&S produce new hybrid fruit in time for summer

Britain is basking in glorious sunshine so naturally thoughts turn to staying cool and refreshed .
Thankfully Marks and Spencer @ @ @ @ @ zesty citrus snack in the form of the limelon - a new limited edition fruit @ @ @ @ @ combines the taste of melon with a hint of lime , reports the Express .
@ @ @ @ @ time Brits have seen the combination as it was first introduced to UK supermarkets in @ @ @ @ @ in Spain .
The unusual hybrid is grown using a new seed variety but stocks @ @ @ @ @ season is so short .
This version is a limited edition in Marks and Spencer @ @ @ @ @ if you want to give it a try .
The retailer suggests adding limelon to @ @ @ @ @ blob of yoghurt on top .
Of course it will be delicious just on its @ @ @ @ @ dream up interesting food combinations .
It sells for £3 and is on sale at @ @ @ @ @ here to find a Marks and Spencer store near you .

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Britain is basking in glorious sunshine so naturally thoughts turn to staying cool and refreshed.
Thankfully Marks and Spencer has come up with a zesty citrus snack in the form of the limelon - a new limited edition fruit in stores now.
It combines the taste of melon with a hint of lime, reports the Express.
It's not the first time Brits have seen the combination as it was first introduced to UK supermarkets in 2012 after it was cultivated in Spain.
The unusual hybrid is grown using a new seed variety but stocks were limited as the growing season is so short.
This version is a limited edition in Marks and Spencer so get your skates on if you want to give it a try.
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The retailer suggests adding limelon to lunchtime salads or popping a blob of yoghurt on top. Of course it will be delicious just on its own or maybe you can dream up interesting food combinations.
It sells for £3 and is on sale at selected stores only.
Click here to find a Marks and Spencer store near you.


birminghammail--2020-06-23--Gang ‘with weapons’ hunted after woman attacked near restaurant

An investigation has been launched after a woman was reportedly assaulted near a restaurant in Worcestershire - with a ‘ gang with weapons ’ seen nearby .
West Mercia Police and British Transport Police ( BTP ) officers attended Foregate Street Railway Station in Worcester city centre on Saturday ( June 20 ) at around 7.30pm following reports of a woman being attacked and a group believed to be carrying weapons seen nearby .
BTP officers said they had been called to a ‘ large disorder ’ at the station and assisted local police .
A spokeswoman for West Mercia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Foregate Street train Station in Worcester at around 7.30pm , on Saturday , 20 June after reports from a member of the public with concerns regarding a group of young people gathering who may have had weapons .
“ Officers attended and believed the group may have been by the fountains outside Browns restaurant when an earlier assault of a woman had taken place .
The assault is currently being investigated.
” While Gloucestershire , Worcestershire & Herefordshire British Transport Police Tweeted : “ It ’ s been a busy shift for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Specials so far , with a large disorder at Foregate St Worcester , a male on the tracks in Malvern & a causality in Gloucester , to name a few !
“ Thank you South Worcestershire Police , Malvern Police and Glouctester City Police colleagues for the assistance.
” As well as a disorder and a man on the tracks at Malvern , Saturday night also saw the transport police called to two men on the tracks at Worcester .

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An investigation has been launched after a woman was reportedly assaulted near a restaurant in Worcestershire - with a ‘gang with weapons’ seen nearby.
West Mercia Police and British Transport Police (BTP) officers attended Foregate Street Railway Station in Worcester city centre on Saturday (June 20) at around 7.30pm following reports of a woman being attacked and a group believed to be carrying weapons seen nearby.
BTP officers said they had been called to a ‘large disorder’ at the station and assisted local police.
A spokeswoman for West Mercia Police said: “We were called to Foregate Street train Station in Worcester at around 7.30pm, on Saturday, 20 June after reports from a member of the public with concerns regarding a group of young people gathering who may have had weapons.
“Officers attended and believed the group may have been by the fountains outside Browns restaurant when an earlier assault of a woman had taken place. The assault is currently being investigated.”
While Gloucestershire, Worcestershire & Herefordshire British Transport Police Tweeted: “It’s been a busy shift for our late turn and British Transport Police Specials so far, with a large disorder at Foregate St Worcester, a male on the tracks in Malvern & a causality in Gloucester, to name a few!
“Thank you South Worcestershire Police, Malvern Police and Glouctester City Police colleagues for the assistance.”
As well as a disorder and a man on the tracks at Malvern, Saturday night also saw the transport police called to two men on the tracks at Worcester.
After busy night they Tweeted: “Solid team effort tonight #OneTeam.”


birminghammail--2020-06-23--Smith gives honest opinion of Bruce ahead of Newcastle vs Villa

Dean Smith believes Steve Bruce would 'take great pleasure ' from beating Aston Villa .
Villa make the long jaunt north to face Bruce 's Newcastle United on Wednesday evening in desperate need of three points to boost their Premier League survival hopes .
While Newcastle all but secured their top flight status with a 3-0 win over Sheffield United on Sunday , Villa have won just one of their last 10 league games .
Villa 's latest defeat - a 2-1 reverse to Chelsea at the weekend - left them 19th with just eight games remaining .
Smith desperately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get them against the man who he replaced as Villa boss .
Villa defeated Newcastle 2-0 earlier this season and they beat Bruce 's Sheffield Wednesday 3-1 last term .
In total Smith has got the better of Bruce in four of their seven managerial meetings , losing just once as Brentford head coach to Hull City in 2016 .
Smith is well aware that Bruce will be eager to add a little more respectability to that record at St James ' Park though , as well as getting one over on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sacking 20 months ago .
The Villa boss said : “ I think whenever you play against one of your former teams - whether it ’ s me going to Brentford or not - there ’ s always that extra edge there .
So I ’ m sure Steve would take great pleasure in beating Villa .
“ Number one : because he ’ s manager of Newcastle and he wants to .
Number two : because he used to be manager at Aston Villa .
“ But number one will be his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for sure . ''
Bruce has come in for criticism from sections of Newcastle 's support this season with many hoping their proposed takeover by a Saudi Arabia-backed consortium will result in him being replaced .
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“ He ’ s done really well , '' added Smith .
`` Listen , he ’ s an experienced manager .
He has great know-how and great experience .
`` I have a great deal of respect for him and Stephen Clemence and the jobs they ’ ve done wherever they ’ ve been .
This will be a tough game for us . ''

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Dean Smith believes Steve Bruce would 'take great pleasure' from beating Aston Villa.
Villa make the long jaunt north to face Bruce's Newcastle United on Wednesday evening in desperate need of three points to boost their Premier League survival hopes.
While Newcastle all but secured their top flight status with a 3-0 win over Sheffield United on Sunday, Villa have won just one of their last 10 league games.
Villa's latest defeat - a 2-1 reverse to Chelsea at the weekend - left them 19th with just eight games remaining.
Smith desperately needs a win - and he tends to get them against the man who he replaced as Villa boss. Villa defeated Newcastle 2-0 earlier this season and they beat Bruce's Sheffield Wednesday 3-1 last term.
In total Smith has got the better of Bruce in four of their seven managerial meetings, losing just once as Brentford head coach to Hull City in 2016.
Smith is well aware that Bruce will be eager to add a little more respectability to that record at St James' Park though, as well as getting one over on Villa for the first time since his sacking 20 months ago.
The Villa boss said: “I think whenever you play against one of your former teams - whether it’s me going to Brentford or not - there’s always that extra edge there. So I’m sure Steve would take great pleasure in beating Villa.
“Number one: because he’s manager of Newcastle and he wants to. Number two: because he used to be manager at Aston Villa.
“But number one will be his biggest driving force, that’s for sure."
Bruce has come in for criticism from sections of Newcastle's support this season with many hoping their proposed takeover by a Saudi Arabia-backed consortium will result in him being replaced.
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However, Newcastle are four points better off than they were at this stage last season and they are just seven shy of the 45-point total they achieved under Rafa Benitez.
And Smith is a huge advocate of the job Bruce has done on Tyneside.
“He’s done really well," added Smith. "Listen, he’s an experienced manager. He has great know-how and great experience.
"I have a great deal of respect for him and Stephen Clemence and the jobs they’ve done wherever they’ve been. This will be a tough game for us."


birminghammail--2020-06-23--Aston Villa receive relegation boost ahead of Newcastle clash

Tottenham Hotspur defeated Villa 's relegation rivals West Ham United 2-0 thanks to second half goals from Tomas Soucek and Harry Kane .
It 's the second time David Moyes ' side have lost 2-0 in four days after suffering the same result against Wolves at the London Stadium on Saturday .
West Ham 's defeat means that if Villa can beat Newcastle United at St James ' Park on Wednesday night they will climb out of the relegation zone .
Villa head to Tyneside having won just one of their last 10 Premier League games , with their latest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But Villa did get the better of Newcastle earlier in the season with a 2-0 victory over the Magpies at Villa Park .
Villa fans reacting on social media are calling on Dean Smith and his players to take advantage of West Ham 's slip up .
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@ bradavfc_9 : `` And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you Villa . ''
@ avfcchats : `` Job done by Spurs , chance for us to capitalise tomorrow .
COME ON VILLA . ''

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Aston Villa were handed a Premier League survival boost on Tuesday evening.
Tottenham Hotspur defeated Villa's relegation rivals West Ham United 2-0 thanks to second half goals from Tomas Soucek and Harry Kane.
It's the second time David Moyes' side have lost 2-0 in four days after suffering the same result against Wolves at the London Stadium on Saturday.
West Ham's defeat means that if Villa can beat Newcastle United at St James' Park on Wednesday night they will climb out of the relegation zone.
Villa head to Tyneside having won just one of their last 10 Premier League games, with their latest setback coming against Chelsea on Sunday.
But Villa did get the better of Newcastle earlier in the season with a 2-0 victory over the Magpies at Villa Park.
Villa fans reacting on social media are calling on Dean Smith and his players to take advantage of West Ham's slip up.
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@Terryreid2: "Cheers Spurs, over to you Deano."
@bradavfc_9: "And.... It’s down to you Villa."
@avfcchats: "Job done by Spurs, chance for us to capitalise tomorrow. COME ON VILLA."


birminghammail--2020-06-23--Euromillions results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Tuesday

It ’ s an exciting night for Euromillions players as Camelot plans to dish out multiple prizes to players across the UK .
The EuroMillions draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday at approximately 8pm .
The two special draws are being held to celebrate changes to the EuroMillions game which Camelot says will give players the chance of winning bigger jackpot prizes more often .
A spokesman for Camelot said : “ More prize money will go into the jackpot - plus there will be a prize cap increase to 200M Euros ( up from 190M Euros ) - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more often .
“ The changes , which will also see more special promotional draws in the year , came into effect from 1 February , with the first draw on Tuesday 4 February 2020 .
“ EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker guarantees to create a millionaire in every draw , but in the EuroMillions draw on Tuesday , February 4 , an additional 19 lucky winners will be able to look forward to becoming an overnight millionaire .
For every EuroMillions line played , UK players automatically receive a EuroMillions Millionaire Maker code @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the EuroMillions draw are 19 , 46 , 49 , 12 , 02 .
UK Millionaire Raffle Selection - one UK millionaire has been created : VPVT80258

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It’s an exciting night for Euromillions players as Camelot plans to dish out multiple prizes to players across the UK.
The EuroMillions draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday at approximately 8pm.
The two special draws are being held to celebrate changes to the EuroMillions game which Camelot says will give players the chance of winning bigger jackpot prizes more often.
A spokesman for Camelot said: “More prize money will go into the jackpot - plus there will be a prize cap increase to 200M Euros (up from 190M Euros) - meaning an increased chance of bigger jackpots more often.
“The changes, which will also see more special promotional draws in the year, came into effect from 1 February, with the first draw on Tuesday 4 February 2020.
“EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker guarantees to create a millionaire in every draw, but in the EuroMillions draw on Tuesday, February 4, an additional 19 lucky winners will be able to look forward to becoming an overnight millionaire. For every EuroMillions line played, UK players automatically receive a EuroMillions Millionaire Maker code printed on their ticket.”
Winning numbers in the EuroMillions draw are 19, 46, 49, 12, 02.
The Lucky Star numbers are 08, 01.
Tonight's estimated jackpot is £34 million.
UK Millionaire Raffle Selection - one UK millionaire has been created: VPVT80258
Numbers Stars Prize Winners
5 2 0 £0
5 1 0 £0
5 0 3 £127,178.00
4 2 21 £1,072.00
4 1 487 £85.10
3 2 1,142 £38.30
4 0 1,120 £27.50
2 2 15,908 £9.60
3 1 22,351 £7.60
3 0 51,961 £6.10
1 2 85,896 £4.50
2 1 337,786 £3.60
2 0 773,857 £2.50
The National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers are 04, 07, 10, 16, 22.
The Thunderball is 07.


birminghammail--2020-06-23--Highly regarded Eredivisie boss linked with Blues job

Birmingham City are considering a move for FC Groningen boss Danny Buijs .
Blues are currently on the hunt for Pep Clotet ’ s successor , after it was confirmed , prior to the resumption of the campaign , that the Spaniard would be taking his leave from his post as Blues boss once the remaining fixtures were completed .
A host of names have been discussed already ; Lee Bowyer , Carling Cup winner with Blues and current Charlton boss , is under consideration , as are ex-Blues boss Chris Hughton and former Derby and Burton manager Nigel Clough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way to stay on top of all the Birmingham City news with our daily newsletter .
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The 38-year-old has been in charge of Groningen - incidentally , the club where Blues signed Maikel Kieftenbeld from in 2015 - since the summer of 2018 and he has led them to eighth and ninth placed finishes in those seasons - the latter being awarded after it was voided because of the Covid-19 pandemic .
Buijs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a playing career that included spells at Kilmarnock - where he won the Scottish League Cup - and Feyenoord , is highly regarded in the Netherlands .
He ’ s had little money to work with while at Groningen , all the while demonstrating his ability to squeeze the pips out of the players he ’ s got to work with .
That , and his coaching potential , is a trait that is believed to have caught the attention of Trillion Trophy Asia as they plot a summer of recruitments to beef @ @ @ @ @ @

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birminghammail--2020-06-23--Arsenal fans react to links to Villa defender Tyrone Mings

Tyrone Mings is the latest player to be linked with a move away from Aston Villa .
According to The Athletic , England defender Mings is a target for Arsenal heading into the next transfer window .
Despite Villa having the worst defensive record in the Premier League , Mings has earned plenty of admirers for his performances this season .
The Athletic claims other big clubs , in addition to Arsenal , are tracking the 27-year-old .
Whether the Gunners will be able to afford Mings remains to be seen with Villa unlikely to sell a player who cost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But the majority of Arsenal fans online are keen for Mings to join them .
Here 's what they 've been saying on social media ... @ marcgibbons4 : `` Always Arsenal fans on here saying he 's not good enough .
I would take him if he 's within our price range and we are n't paying over the odds . ''
@ jockowl : `` We need to focus on a CB who can defend first , no good ball playing from the back if we ca n't defend when it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ profile and is cost effective I ’ m in .
Dunk was my option but time has moved on and he is getting no younger . ''
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Would be our best CB ! ''
@ mwas_e : `` Mings is better than what we have .
Passionate and commanding too which lacks in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Anyone who doesn ’ t rate Mings needs to watch more Villa games . ''
@ wemoveAFC : `` I beg we get him . ''

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Tyrone Mings is the latest player to be linked with a move away from Aston Villa.
According to The Athletic, England defender Mings is a target for Arsenal heading into the next transfer window.
Despite Villa having the worst defensive record in the Premier League, Mings has earned plenty of admirers for his performances this season.
The Athletic claims other big clubs, in addition to Arsenal, are tracking the 27-year-old.
Whether the Gunners will be able to afford Mings remains to be seen with Villa unlikely to sell a player who cost £20million last summer on the cheap.
But the majority of Arsenal fans online are keen for Mings to join them. Here's what they've been saying on social media...
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@marcgibbons4: "Always Arsenal fans on here saying he's not good enough. I would take him if he's within our price range and we aren't paying over the odds."
@jockowl: "We need to focus on a CB who can defend first, no good ball playing from the back if we can't defend when it comes back. If he fits the profile and is cost effective I’m in. Dunk was my option but time has moved on and he is getting no younger."
@runreissrun: "Left footed English CB. I'm awake."
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@thesilentfalse9: "I would take Mings in a heartbeat! Would be our best CB!"
@mwas_e: "Mings is better than what we have. Passionate and commanding too which lacks in that back line."
@danielbarratt23: "Anyone who doesn’t rate Mings needs to watch more Villa games."
@wemoveAFC: "I beg we get him."


birminghammail--2020-06-23--Drugs and weapons 'vanish' from 'dealers' as cops swoop

Deadly weapons – including a crossbow – a horde of drugs and wads of cash were seized after police swooped in Walsall .
West Midlands Police said Class A and B drugs were taken into custody after the bust in Blakenall on Tuesday , June 23 .
A spokesman for the force said drug dealers were being targeted .
Pictures taken by Bloxwich Police showed stacks of cash hidden inside a Vanish washing tub and an arsenal of deadly weapons .
The spokesman added : `` Some nice business being done on Blakenall ... .until suddenly the police turn up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ executed .
Class A & B drugs seized along with several ££££s in cash & weapons .
It is not known if anyone has been arrested but West Midlands Polices Press Office has been contacted for further information .
Dozens have readers have thanked officers following the bust , which was shared on Twitter .
One said : `` Good work , and thank you for what you do .
Unfairly targeted , especially recently .
Keep your chin up and know that most of us appreciate you . ''
While another added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tub of Cillit Bang ... `` bang , and the drugs are gone !
“ But in all serious , great job guys . ''

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Deadly weapons – including a crossbow – a horde of drugs and wads of cash were seized after police swooped in Walsall.
West Midlands Police said Class A and B drugs were taken into custody after the bust in Blakenall on Tuesday, June 23.
A spokesman for the force said drug dealers were being targeted.
Pictures taken by Bloxwich Police showed stacks of cash hidden inside a Vanish washing tub and an arsenal of deadly weapons.
The spokesman added: "Some nice business being done on Blakenall ....until suddenly the police turn up and its Vanish!
"Drugs warrant executed. Class A & B drugs seized along with several ££££s in cash & weapons.
"Dealers are being targeted. Rude awakenings guaranteed!"
It is not known if anyone has been arrested but West Midlands Polices Press Office has been contacted for further information.
Dozens have readers have thanked officers following the bust, which was shared on Twitter.
One said: "Good work, and thank you for what you do. Unfairly targeted, especially recently. Keep your chin up and know that most of us appreciate you."
While another added: "Shame it wasn't a tub of Cillit Bang... "bang, and the drugs are gone!“ But in all serious, great job guys."


birminghammail--2020-06-23--'Quality' - Wayne Rooney raves about £30m Wolves transfer target

Wayne Rooney has showered praise on former teammate and reported Wolves target Idrissa Gueye - and he claimed that the midfielder might even have played for Manchester United , he was that good .
Rooney played with Senegalese international Gueye at Everton before he was sold to French giants Paris Saint-Germain last summer for up to £30m .
Gueye , who has previously played for Aston Villa , has found minutes at a premium in Paris , such is the competition in Ligue 1 champions PSG ’ s midfield department .
That ’ s led to suggestions that Wolves might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next transfer window , particularly if one of England ’ s bigger sides come calling and test their determination to retain Ruben Neves .
Rooney , who is now at Derby County , can understand why he ’ d be such a target ; he explained that he contacted former club United while back at Goodison Park , informing Old Trafford officials that Gueye would fit the bill in Manchester .
“ Everyone talks about Idrissa Gueye ’ s tackling and energy but what surprised me was his quality on the ball - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and to your feet , ” Rooney told the Times , as he picked his best Everton XI .
“ After a month playing with him I spoke to people at Manchester United saying he was good enough for them .
I wasn ’ t shocked when Paris Saint-Germain signed him .
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Wayne Rooney has showered praise on former teammate and reported Wolves target Idrissa Gueye - and he claimed that the midfielder might even have played for Manchester United, he was that good.
Rooney played with Senegalese international Gueye at Everton before he was sold to French giants Paris Saint-Germain last summer for up to £30m.
Gueye, who has previously played for Aston Villa, has found minutes at a premium in Paris, such is the competition in Ligue 1 champions PSG’s midfield department.
That’s led to suggestions that Wolves might look to move for Gueye in the next transfer window, particularly if one of England’s bigger sides come calling and test their determination to retain Ruben Neves.
Rooney, who is now at Derby County, can understand why he’d be such a target; he explained that he contacted former club United while back at Goodison Park, informing Old Trafford officials that Gueye would fit the bill in Manchester.
“Everyone talks about Idrissa Gueye’s tackling and energy but what surprised me was his quality on the ball - he always looked to play it forward and to your feet,” Rooney told the Times, as he picked his best Everton XI.
“After a month playing with him I spoke to people at Manchester United saying he was good enough for them. I wasn’t shocked when Paris Saint-Germain signed him.”


birminghammail--2020-06-23--Cyclist seriously injured in crash

Cyclist seriously injured in crash

A bike rider was seriously injured when she collided with a car on a one-way system .
Emergency services including police and paramedics were called following a collision on the Gilgal , a one way system in Stourport-on-Severn in Worcestershire , at around 9.45am today , Tuesday , June 23 .
The cyclist , a woman in her late 70s , was seriously injured and was rushed to hospital .
West Mercia Police appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them .
Pc Andrew Cadwallader said : `` The collision happened around 9.45am on the Gilgal , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would appear a car was travelling on Vale Road when it then turned right onto the Gilgal as the bicycle was approaching from the opposite direction and turning left onto the Gilagal .
`` The car , a grey Ford EcoSport and the bicycle then reportedly collided at low speed .
`` The cyclist was seriously injured and was in hospital receiving medical care .
`` If you witnessed the incident or were in the area and have dashcam fitted you may have caught the incident on camera and i would ask you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incident number 144s of 23 June and ask for details to be sent to PC Cadwallader . ''

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A bike rider was seriously injured when she collided with a car on a one-way system.
Emergency services including police and paramedics were called following a collision on the Gilgal, a one way system in Stourport-on-Severn in Worcestershire, at around 9.45am today, Tuesday, June 23.
The cyclist, a woman in her late 70s, was seriously injured and was rushed to hospital.
West Mercia Police appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them.
Pc Andrew Cadwallader said: "The collision happened around 9.45am on the Gilgal, a one-way system in Stourport.
"It would appear a car was travelling on Vale Road when it then turned right onto the Gilgal as the bicycle was approaching from the opposite direction and turning left onto the Gilagal.
"The car, a grey Ford EcoSport and the bicycle then reportedly collided at low speed.
"The cyclist was seriously injured and was in hospital receiving medical care.
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"If you witnessed the incident or were in the area and have dashcam fitted you may have caught the incident on camera and i would ask you please contact me on 101 and quote incident number 144s of 23 June and ask for details to be sent to PC Cadwallader."


birminghammail--2020-06-23--Met Office heatwave warning to hay fever sufferers

It 's bad news for hay fever and asthma sufferers as a three-day heatwave across the UK this week is set to see pollen levels spike .
The pollen map from the Met Office indicates levels are very high for most of England today with Wednesday the worst day for all of the UK .
Thankfully by Thursday and Friday , some areas will see a drop in pollen levels but it will still be high .
Spare a thought for those in Wales , the south east and all of the east coast as levels will remain very high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affect the majority of sufferers in June with the first tree pollen occurring usually from late March to mid-May .
From the middle of May until July , grass pollen is in force while weed covers the end of June to September .
But where you live in the country can also mean differing start times for hay fever .
In the north of the UK the season starts later but is shorter meaning less pollen .
And urban areas have lower counts than rural .
Inland areas also have higher counts that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spokesman said : `` There are also loads of factors that change the start date of the pollen season .
Low temperatures in winter will keep plants and trees dormant for longer into the new year .
`` Essentially , the lower the temperature the less pollen is produced , but , this can change if soil and air temperatures in spring are higher than normal . ''
The official heatwave started today with the Met Office saying they are counted when a temperature peaks at 28 in London and 25 in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 million people in England suffer from hayfever and the number is rising each year .
Sleep disruption , fatigue and a consequent loss of production then leads to time off work with more than half saying the condition affects them badly .
And teenagers who suffer with hay fever are also 40 per cent more likely to see their grades fall at school because of it .

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It's bad news for hay fever and asthma sufferers as a three-day heatwave across the UK this week is set to see pollen levels spike.
The pollen map from the Met Office indicates levels are very high for most of England today with Wednesday the worst day for all of the UK.
Thankfully by Thursday and Friday, some areas will see a drop in pollen levels but it will still be high.
Spare a thought for those in Wales, the south east and all of the east coast as levels will remain very high.
Grass or weed pollen tend to affect the majority of sufferers in June with the first tree pollen occurring usually from late March to mid-May.
From the middle of May until July, grass pollen is in force while weed covers the end of June to September.
But where you live in the country can also mean differing start times for hay fever.
In the north of the UK the season starts later but is shorter meaning less pollen.
And urban areas have lower counts than rural. Inland areas also have higher counts that around the coast.
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A Met Office spokesman said: "There are also loads of factors that change the start date of the pollen season. Low temperatures in winter will keep plants and trees dormant for longer into the new year.
"Essentially, the lower the temperature the less pollen is produced, but, this can change if soil and air temperatures in spring are higher than normal."
The official heatwave started today with the Met Office saying they are counted when a temperature peaks at 28 in London and 25 in the north for three consecutive days.
Almost 10 million people in England suffer from hayfever and the number is rising each year.
Sleep disruption, fatigue and a consequent loss of production then leads to time off work with more than half saying the condition affects them badly.
And teenagers who suffer with hay fever are also 40 per cent more likely to see their grades fall at school because of it.


birminghammail--2020-06-23--Striker 'plots transfer' amid West Brom, Celtic and Leeds United links

Ivan Toney has reportedly told his friends that he wants a move away from Peterborough United this summer .
Striker Toney , linked with a move to West Brom , Leeds United , Celtic and Rangers among other clubs in recent weeks , has been in red hot form this season ; before the League One campaign was ended on a points per game basis , he had 26 goals to his name in just 39 appearances .
With Posh rather cruelly missing out on a play-off place because of the PPG average ruling , coupled with the forward ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from at home and abroad was always likely .
Now Football Insider claim that , amid such interest , Toney has expressed a desire to move onto bigger things .
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Peterborough chairman Darragh MacAnthony confirmed on Twitter earlier this month : “ We could keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at all , but have agreement with player to go to higher level if deal is right .
“ But me/partners would be delighted if he stayed .
We run our club very sensibly .
Always have done.
” Director of football Barry Fry added : “ There won ’ t be a shortage of clubs trying to sign Ivan , but it is difficult to know what the market will be like when it reopens .
“ Big Bundesliga clubs and one very big American club have shown an interest , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would expect yet .
“ We expect clubs who have bid for Ivan before to be back and we expect Premier League clubs to get involved when their season is finished .
“ We are fortunate enough to be better off than most so Ivan won ’ t be leaving on the cheap .
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Ivan Toney has reportedly told his friends that he wants a move away from Peterborough United this summer.
Striker Toney, linked with a move to West Brom, Leeds United, Celtic and Rangers among other clubs in recent weeks, has been in red hot form this season; before the League One campaign was ended on a points per game basis, he had 26 goals to his name in just 39 appearances.
With Posh rather cruelly missing out on a play-off place because of the PPG average ruling, coupled with the forward’s goal haul, interest in Toney from at home and abroad was always likely.
Now Football Insider claim that, amid such interest, Toney has expressed a desire to move onto bigger things.
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Albion and Leeds United have been credited with an interest previously, as have both Old Firm clubs.
Peterborough chairman Darragh MacAnthony confirmed on Twitter earlier this month: “We could keep him [Toney] and not sell at all, but have agreement with player to go to higher level if deal is right.
“But me/partners would be delighted if he stayed. We run our club very sensibly. Always have done.”
Director of football Barry Fry added: “There won’t be a shortage of clubs trying to sign Ivan, but it is difficult to know what the market will be like when it reopens.
“Big Bundesliga clubs and one very big American club have shown an interest, but they are not talking the numbers we would expect yet.
“We expect clubs who have bid for Ivan before to be back and we expect Premier League clubs to get involved when their season is finished.
“We are fortunate enough to be better off than most so Ivan won’t be leaving on the cheap.”


birminghammail--2020-06-23--Go Outdoors has been placed in administration by owner JD Sports

JD Sports has placed Go Outdoors into administration , blaming high rents on its stores .
The parent company bought the firm four years ago for £112million .
Deloitte has been appointed to oversee the process , which could affect 2,400 employees across 67 stores The chain said : `` Specifically , the terms of the property leases in Go were extremely inflexible with the stores having an average remaining period to lease expiry of approximately ten years with upwards-only rent reviews , many of which are fixed at rates above inflation regardless of the market rent in the location @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stores during April but began to reopen them at the beginning of May .
But restrictions on outdoor activities and the closure of campsites is likely to have affected the firm .
The outdoor sports chain specialises in fishing , cycling and camping gear and had already reported a £40m loss in the six months to August 3 last year .
Other retailers have struggled during the coronavirus pandemic with companies including Oasis , Warehouse , Laura Ashley and Debenhams also appointing administrators .
And in April , Cath Kidston made 900 people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its 60 stores in the country .
JD Sports is likely to publish its full year results on July 7 .

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JD Sports has placed Go Outdoors into administration, blaming high rents on its stores.
The parent company bought the firm four years ago for £112million.
Deloitte has been appointed to oversee the process, which could affect 2,400 employees across 67 stores
The chain said: "Specifically, the terms of the property leases in Go were extremely inflexible with the stores having an average remaining period to lease expiry of approximately ten years with upwards-only rent reviews, many of which are fixed at rates above inflation regardless of the market rent in the location."
Go Outdoors closed all its stores during April but began to reopen them at the beginning of May.
But restrictions on outdoor activities and the closure of campsites is likely to have affected the firm.
The outdoor sports chain specialises in fishing, cycling and camping gear and had already reported a £40m loss in the six months to August 3 last year.
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Other retailers have struggled during the coronavirus pandemic with companies including Oasis, Warehouse, Laura Ashley and Debenhams also appointing administrators.
And in April, Cath Kidston made 900 people redundant with the closure of all of its 60 stores in the country.
JD Sports is likely to publish its full year results on July 7.


birminghammail--2020-06-23--Paralysed dad stabbed as muggers try to tip him from mobility scooter

Two robbers tried to tip a frail grandad out of his mobility scooter before stabbing him in a park .
Former bus driver Chris Vaughan needed surgery on his hands after he desperately tried to defend himself during the daytime attack .
The 63-year-old , who is partially paralysed after a stroke , was riding on a path when two armed muggers pounced shortly after 4pm .
They fled the scene with money , leaving blood-covered Chris slumped on his buggie , StokeonTrentLive reported .
It happened in Central Forest Park in Hanley , Stoke-on-Trent yesterday , Monday , June @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rushed to the Royal Stoke University Hospital and a police cordon remained in place on Tuesday afternoon as the investigation continued .
Chris 's sister Kerry Vaughan said : `` They stole his money and tried to take his scooter as well .
One of them was on the back and another on the front trying to tip him out .
`` He was seriously hurt trying to defend himself as they stabbed at his hands .
`` A young lad who saw Chris in distress .
He went to get help and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services arrived .
He did n't think twice about stopping to help even with everything that 's going on .
He 's a real local hero and is a credit to his generation .
`` A teacher also came to Chris 's aid .
We ca n't thank them enough .
`` Chris has been in surgery .
It was supposed to take four or five hours .
We do n't really know the extent of his injuries at this stage but it sounds bad .
`` With everything that 's going on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there are people out there who would stab a 63-year-old man and then just leave him with horrific injuries .
It 's despicable . ''
Married Chris , from Bucknall , who is dad to Gareth and David , regularly goes on outings in his scooter after suffering a series of health issues .
Kerry , aged 52 , added : `` Chris has been through so much .
`` He ca n't walk as a stroke has left him paralysed down his leg .
It affected his whole left-hand side .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's always in and out of hospital .
His health has suffered but he 's always happy .
`` He 's only had the scooter for around five months , it 's his lifeline .
He gets himself out as much as possible .
`` He goes for rideouts every day when it 's not raining .
It runs for 20 miles .
He even drives to my house . ''
A man arrested in connection with the robbery remained in custody today .
A second man , who was detained on Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ action .
Det Insp Lucy Maskew said : `` Our inquiries are continuing and I ’ d like to hear from anyone who was in the park between 3.45pm and 4.15pm yesterday and may be able to assist with our investigation .
`` Please get in touch if you witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the area beforehand or saw the attack take place.
” A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said : `` We were called at 4.04pm to reports of a man who had been assaulted .
`` We sent one ambulance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for serious injuries , not believed to be life-threatening , and was taken to hospital . ''

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Two robbers tried to tip a frail grandad out of his mobility scooter before stabbing him in a park.
Former bus driver Chris Vaughan needed surgery on his hands after he desperately tried to defend himself during the daytime attack.
The 63-year-old, who is partially paralysed after a stroke, was riding on a path when two armed muggers pounced shortly after 4pm.
They fled the scene with money, leaving blood-covered Chris slumped on his buggie, StokeonTrentLive reported.
It happened in Central Forest Park in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent yesterday, Monday, June 22.
The dad-of-two's family was rushed to the Royal Stoke University Hospital and a police cordon remained in place on Tuesday afternoon as the investigation continued.
Chris's sister Kerry Vaughan said: "They stole his money and tried to take his scooter as well. One of them was on the back and another on the front trying to tip him out.
"He was seriously hurt trying to defend himself as they stabbed at his hands.
"A young lad who saw Chris in distress. He went to get help and then stayed with him until the emergency services arrived. He didn't think twice about stopping to help even with everything that's going on. He's a real local hero and is a credit to his generation.
"A teacher also came to Chris's aid. We can't thank them enough.
"Chris has been in surgery. It was supposed to take four or five hours. We don't really know the extent of his injuries at this stage but it sounds bad.
"With everything that's going on in the world we can't believe there are people out there who would stab a 63-year-old man and then just leave him with horrific injuries. It's despicable."
Married Chris, from Bucknall, who is dad to Gareth and David, regularly goes on outings in his scooter after suffering a series of health issues.
Kerry, aged 52, added: "Chris has been through so much.
"He can't walk as a stroke has left him paralysed down his leg. It affected his whole left-hand side.
"He's also had cancer. He's always in and out of hospital. His health has suffered but he's always happy.
"He's only had the scooter for around five months, it's his lifeline. He gets himself out as much as possible.
"He goes for rideouts every day when it's not raining. It runs for 20 miles. He even drives to my house."
A man arrested in connection with the robbery remained in custody today. A second man, who was detained on Monday night, was released with no further action.
Det Insp Lucy Maskew said: "Our inquiries are continuing and I’d like to hear from anyone who was in the park between 3.45pm and 4.15pm yesterday and may be able to assist with our investigation.
"Please get in touch if you witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the area beforehand or saw the attack take place.”
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "We were called at 4.04pm to reports of a man who had been assaulted.
"We sent one ambulance to the scene. He was treated for serious injuries, not believed to be life-threatening, and was taken to hospital."


birminghammail--2020-06-23--Roy Hodgson explains why Wolves are inspiring him at Crystal Palace

Roy Hodgson is taking inspiration from Wolverhampton Wanderers as he seeks to lead Crystal Palace to Europe .
Former Albion and England boss Hodgson has done a sterling job at Selhurst Park since replacing Frank de Boer in 2017 ; the Eagles currently sit in ninth place , only four points behind Wolves themselves , and hit the ground running with a comprehensive 2-0 win at struggling Bournemouth as they restarted their campaign over the weekend .
Perhaps a dark horse for some , Palace are in the mix along with Tottenham , Sheffield United , Wolves and Manchester United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ term .
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He does , though , look at what Nuno and Wolves have done with a skinny group of senior professionals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and reckons Palace are in a position to achieve similar - provided they aren ’ t hit by injuries .
“ My only concern is that we don ’ t have the players that we might need to push on , and make that concerted effort to reach a European place , ” Hodgson told Sky Sports .
“ Having said that , I ’ ve seen Wolves play virtually the same XI for long , long periods of time , and what ’ s more they ’ ve taken on more matches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If we can be lucky , and keep the 14 or 15 senior players that we have fit , then I believe we have a chance .
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Former Albion and England boss Hodgson has done a sterling job at Selhurst Park since replacing Frank de Boer in 2017; the Eagles currently sit in ninth place, only four points behind Wolves themselves, and hit the ground running with a comprehensive 2-0 win at struggling Bournemouth as they restarted their campaign over the weekend.
Perhaps a dark horse for some, Palace are in the mix along with Tottenham, Sheffield United, Wolves and Manchester United in the race for European football next term.
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Not blessed with a squad that boasts the strength in depth of the traditional top six clubs in the top flight, Hodgson fears that Palace mightn’t be able to compete and perform consistently throughout such a gruelling schedule in the next month.
He does, though, look at what Nuno and Wolves have done with a skinny group of senior professionals in the last couple of years, and reckons Palace are in a position to achieve similar - provided they aren’t hit by injuries.
“My only concern is that we don’t have the players that we might need to push on, and make that concerted effort to reach a European place,” Hodgson told Sky Sports.
“Having said that, I’ve seen Wolves play virtually the same XI for long, long periods of time, and what’s more they’ve taken on more matches than the rest of us.
“If we can be lucky, and keep the 14 or 15 senior players that we have fit, then I believe we have a chance.”


birminghammail--2020-06-23--Dad paralysed falling into paddling pool in freak accident

A dad-of-two has been left paralysed from the neck down following a freak paddling pool accident .
Simon Cooper , described as `` the most down-to-earth guy you will ever meet '' , was spending time with his family in his sister-in-law 's garden on Friday , May 29 .
It is understood that the 41-year-old lost his footing on water-soaked grass and fell into a shallow children 's paddling pool .
After immediately losing consciousness and being pulled out of the pool , he was taken by ambulance to hospital where he was found to have broken a bone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cord , WalesOnline reported .
His heartbroken family have been told Simon , who has spent 20 years in the British Army , will be paralysed from the neck down for life .
`` He 's such an active guy and he 's done a lot in the military , serving in Afghanistan , Iraq and Bosnia , '' said his brother Mile Cooper , 43 , who lives in Tonna , Neath Port Talbot .
`` He 's also spent most of his life as an active body builder where he competed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something like this to happen - a freak accident - it 's tough to take . ''
Simon was taken to Southampton General Hospital where he was found to have broken his C4 vertebrae near the base of his neck .
He had also fractured his skull .
He was placed on a ventilator to help him breathe and at one point needed a life support machine .
`` That first weekend was terrible for all the family , '' recalled Mike .
`` When we found out he was put on life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We did n't know if he was going to survive . ''
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`` We have been able to do Zoom and Facetime with him , which is something , '' added big brother Mike , also a dad-of-two who has served @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Luckily we have been told there is no brain damage , but he 's still only able to groan and mumble as he has a tube down his throat .
`` He 's able to move his head and shoulders - and give us a smile . ''
The family , who have a strong military background , say they are determined to look at the positives from this awful accident .
`` We are a military-orientated family and we like challenges , so we 're well up for it , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reached the rank of warrant officer level one and was two years away from retirement .
Simon , who lives in Chippenham , Wiltshire , but was in Gosport , Hampshire , at the time of the accident , can now breathe independently for short periods off the ventilator .
But it is thought he will never have movement in the top or lower half of his body again .
He will now need significant adaptations to his home once he is discharged from hospital .
A GoFundMe campaign set up by Mike @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shy of £15,000 .
To donate , go to www.gofundme.com/f/simon039s-home-modification-fund '' It 's unbelievable how quickly this has been raised .
No-one has even started on organising fundraising events yet , '' said Mike .
`` He has so many friends in the military from across the country .
`` He has this big bodybuilder look to him and all these tattoos , but he 's the kindest , loveliest guy - and the most down-to-earth man you will ever meet . ''
It is hoped Simon will be transferred to a military @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make improvements .

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A dad-of-two has been left paralysed from the neck down following a freak paddling pool accident.
Simon Cooper, described as "the most down-to-earth guy you will ever meet", was spending time with his family in his sister-in-law's garden on Friday, May 29.
It is understood that the 41-year-old lost his footing on water-soaked grass and fell into a shallow children's paddling pool.
After immediately losing consciousness and being pulled out of the pool, he was taken by ambulance to hospital where he was found to have broken a bone in his neck and severed his spinal cord, WalesOnline reported.
His heartbroken family have been told Simon, who has spent 20 years in the British Army, will be paralysed from the neck down for life.
"He's such an active guy and he's done a lot in the military, serving in Afghanistan, Iraq and Bosnia," said his brother Mile Cooper, 43, who lives in Tonna, Neath Port Talbot.
"He's also spent most of his life as an active body builder where he competed in strongman competitions.
"So for something like this to happen - a freak accident - it's tough to take."
Simon was taken to Southampton General Hospital where he was found to have broken his C4 vertebrae near the base of his neck. He had also fractured his skull.
He was placed on a ventilator to help him breathe and at one point needed a life support machine.
"That first weekend was terrible for all the family," recalled Mike.
"When we found out he was put on life support we all just broke down. We didn't know if he was going to survive."
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, only Simon's wife Leanne Cooper and his two children, aged 16 and 18, have been able to visit.
"We have been able to do Zoom and Facetime with him, which is something," added big brother Mike, also a dad-of-two who has served in the Navy for many years.
"Luckily we have been told there is no brain damage, but he's still only able to groan and mumble as he has a tube down his throat.
"He's able to move his head and shoulders - and give us a smile."
The family, who have a strong military background, say they are determined to look at the positives from this awful accident.
"We are a military-orientated family and we like challenges, so we're well up for it," added Mike, who said Simon had reached the rank of warrant officer level one and was two years away from retirement.
Simon, who lives in Chippenham, Wiltshire, but was in Gosport, Hampshire, at the time of the accident, can now breathe independently for short periods off the ventilator.
But it is thought he will never have movement in the top or lower half of his body again. He will now need significant adaptations to his home once he is discharged from hospital.
A GoFundMe campaign set up by Mike five days ago has already raised just shy of £15,000.
To donate, go to www.gofundme.com/f/simon039s-home-modification-fund
"It's unbelievable how quickly this has been raised. No-one has even started on organising fundraising events yet," said Mike.
"He has so many friends in the military from across the country.
"He has this big bodybuilder look to him and all these tattoos, but he's the kindest, loveliest guy - and the most down-to-earth man you will ever meet."
It is hoped Simon will be transferred to a military recovery unit in Leicester as he continues to make improvements.