birminghammail--2020-08-10--A Level results 2020 - students expecting the worst after Scotland grades crisis

A Level students in England and Wales say they are `` expecting the worst '' for their 2020 grades as they voiced concerns about what will happen on results day .
With exams cancelled due to Covid-19 , on Thursday students will be given results based on predicted grades by their teachers and their schools ' historical data .
Exam boards have also moderated the grades to ensure this year 's results are not significantly higher than previous years .
Anxiety is growing after a similar system in Scotland saw First Minister Nicola Sturgeon apologise this week after students were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deprived areas reduced by 15.2 % compared to 6.9 % in the most affluent parts of the country .
`` A postcode should n't be used to stereotype how someone will do , '' an 18-year-old student from the South Wales told PA. '' It 's quite annoying actually not being able to sit the exams because you ca n't put into practice the improvements you 've made .
`` It 's weird to think we could be the only ones for a generation ( to receive results like this ) and perhaps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the schools we went to . ''
Cheyenne Williams , from Barnhill Community High School in north-west London , said she feels her school year have been `` guinea pigs '' .
`` I 'm expecting the worst scenario possible at this point ...
I have doubts that grades will be allocated on a fair basis , '' the 18-year-old said .
`` Throughout my academic life , my year group has always been treated like 'guinea pigs ' when it comes to academic changes such as the introduction of the nine-one ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
`` I 'm partially relieved that no one else will have to deal with the stress of being given grades like this ... if an event like this happens again in the future I can only hope that things would improve . ''
She added that due to the pandemic she will be celebrating receiving her results at home with her immediate family members .
A 19-year-old student from Durham , who wished to remain anonymous , told PA she has been studying A Levels for three years after long term @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her diagnosis left her with `` mediocre '' GCSE results and she has spent the last two years with an online private school .
Despite As in her mock exams in January , she worries a low A grade average in her school will ultimately cost her .
`` I 'm honestly not confident at all that my grades will be kept as they were , '' she said .
`` With what has been said about ( the Scottish exam results ) and how they relied heavily on a school 's past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hope . ''
Schools in England will be able to appeal their students ' GCSE and A-level results if they can show grades are lower than expected because previous cohorts are not `` representative '' of this year 's students .
Individual pupils will not be allowed to challenge grades themselves and schools and colleges will need to appeal on their behalf .
In Scotland , pupils who had their recent exam results downgraded will not all be expected to appeal against them , Nicola Sturgeon has said .
The First Minister said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ system rather than individuals and apologised to those affected - seeming to acknowledge those in more deprived areas were hardest hit .
Education Secretary John Swinney will set out a plan to rectify the matter at the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday .
Ms Sturgeon said : `` We will be taking steps to ensure that every young person gets a grade that recognises the work they have done .
`` Our concern - which was to make sure that the grades young people got were as valid as those they would have got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us to think too much about the overall system and not enough about the individual pupil .
`` That has meant that too many have lost out on grades that they think they should have had and also that that has happened as a result of not of anything they 've done but because of a statistical model or an algorithm , and in addition that burden has not fallen equally across our society . ''
She added : `` Despite our best intentions , I do acknowledge we did not get this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The most immediate challenge is to resolve the grades awarded to pupils this year .
We will not expect every student who has been downgraded to appeal . ''
With no exams this year due to the coronavirus pandemic , the Scottish Qualifications Authority ( SQA ) applied a methodology whereby grades estimated by teachers were downgraded based on criteria included the historic performance of the school .
Mr Swinney has faced calls to resign from opposition parties , with Scottish Labour set to mount a no-confidence vote against him and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The First Minister also said she is `` not prepared '' to have young people feel that `` no matter how hard they work at school , no matter how seriously they take education , the system is stacked against them '' .
While the SQA developed the methodology , the First Minister `` absolved '' the qualifications authority of responsibility because it was done at the behest of Scottish ministers .
She said : `` Ministers asked the SQA to apply an approach that delivered a set of results that are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year 's .
`` This is a view that ministers are taking now that it did n't take enough account of the individual circumstances . ''

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A Level students in England and Wales say they are "expecting the worst" for their 2020 grades as they voiced concerns about what will happen on results day.
With exams cancelled due to Covid-19, on Thursday students will be given results based on predicted grades by their teachers and their schools' historical data.
Exam boards have also moderated the grades to ensure this year's results are not significantly higher than previous years.
Anxiety is growing after a similar system in Scotland saw First Minister Nicola Sturgeon apologise this week after students were downgraded with pupils living in the most deprived areas reduced by 15.2% compared to 6.9% in the most affluent parts of the country.
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"A postcode shouldn't be used to stereotype how someone will do," an 18-year-old student from the South Wales told PA.
"It's quite annoying actually not being able to sit the exams because you can't put into practice the improvements you've made.
"It's weird to think we could be the only ones for a generation (to receive results like this) and perhaps one day it would be taught in the schools we went to."
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Cheyenne Williams, from Barnhill Community High School in north-west London, said she feels her school year have been "guinea pigs".
"I'm expecting the worst scenario possible at this point... I have doubts that grades will be allocated on a fair basis," the 18-year-old said.
"Throughout my academic life, my year group has always been treated like 'guinea pigs' when it comes to academic changes such as the introduction of the nine-one (GCSE grading) system (in 2018).
"I'm partially relieved that no one else will have to deal with the stress of being given grades like this... if an event like this happens again in the future I can only hope that things would improve."
She added that due to the pandemic she will be celebrating receiving her results at home with her immediate family members.
A 19-year-old student from Durham, who wished to remain anonymous, told PA she has been studying A Levels for three years after long term illness prolonged her studying.
She said her diagnosis left her with "mediocre" GCSE results and she has spent the last two years with an online private school.
Despite As in her mock exams in January, she worries a low A grade average in her school will ultimately cost her.
"I'm honestly not confident at all that my grades will be kept as they were," she said.
"With what has been said about (the Scottish exam results) and how they relied heavily on a school's past performance, I don't have much hope."
Schools in England will be able to appeal their students' GCSE and A-level results if they can show grades are lower than expected because previous cohorts are not "representative" of this year's students.
Individual pupils will not be allowed to challenge grades themselves and schools and colleges will need to appeal on their behalf.
In Scotland, pupils who had their recent exam results downgraded will not all be expected to appeal against them, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
The First Minister said too much focus was given to the system rather than individuals and apologised to those affected - seeming to acknowledge those in more deprived areas were hardest hit.
Education Secretary John Swinney will set out a plan to rectify the matter at the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday.
Ms Sturgeon said: "We will be taking steps to ensure that every young person gets a grade that recognises the work they have done.
"Our concern - which was to make sure that the grades young people got were as valid as those they would have got in any other year - perhaps led us to think too much about the overall system and not enough about the individual pupil.
"That has meant that too many have lost out on grades that they think they should have had and also that that has happened as a result of not of anything they've done but because of a statistical model or an algorithm, and in addition that burden has not fallen equally across our society."
She added: "Despite our best intentions, I do acknowledge we did not get this right and I'm sorry for that.
"The most immediate challenge is to resolve the grades awarded to pupils this year. We will not expect every student who has been downgraded to appeal."
With no exams this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) applied a methodology whereby grades estimated by teachers were downgraded based on criteria included the historic performance of the school.
Mr Swinney has faced calls to resign from opposition parties, with Scottish Labour set to mount a no-confidence vote against him and the Conservatives saying they will support it.
The First Minister also said she is "not prepared" to have young people feel that "no matter how hard they work at school, no matter how seriously they take education, the system is stacked against them".
While the SQA developed the methodology, the First Minister "absolved" the qualifications authority of responsibility because it was done at the behest of Scottish ministers.
She said: "Ministers asked the SQA to apply an approach that delivered a set of results that are comparable in terms of quality to last year's.
"This is a view that ministers are taking now that it didn't take enough account of the individual circumstances."


birminghammail--2020-08-10--Chester signs for loan club Stoke after Aston Villa exit

James Chester has made his Stoke City move a permanent arrangement on a free transfer after his Aston Villa contract came to an end .
The centre half , a fan favourite during his time at Villa , spent four years at Villa Park but struggled with injuries in his final year and was loaned out to the Potters in January , for a loan spell to last the remainder of the season .
In that time , either side of the lockdown , Chester made 16 appearances for Stoke as they avoided relegation under Michael O ’ Neill .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ club commenced pre-season training , reports the Stoke Sentinel , and Chester did enough in his loan spell to prompt O ’ Neill and Stoke to offer him permanent terms .
Chester , now 31 , made more than 120 appearances for Villa , the majority of them in the Championship , after signing for around £9m from West Brom .
He struck up a blossoming partnership with John Terry during the now Villa coach ’ s only campaign at the club as a player ; the pair helped Villa reach the play-off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for them to taste defeat to Fulham .
He last played for Villa in a league match in January 2019 , before he suffered a series of injury set-backs that restricted him to cup appearances under Dean Smith from thereon .
In this past season , while fit again , he struggled to break into the back-line after the club had snapped up Tyrone Mings and Kortney Hause on permanent deals and also added Ezri Konsa and Bjorn Engels .

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James Chester has made his Stoke City move a permanent arrangement on a free transfer after his Aston Villa contract came to an end.
The centre half, a fan favourite during his time at Villa, spent four years at Villa Park but struggled with injuries in his final year and was loaned out to the Potters in January, for a loan spell to last the remainder of the season.
In that time, either side of the lockdown, Chester made 16 appearances for Stoke as they avoided relegation under Michael O’Neill.
The Welshman has been spotted as the club commenced pre-season training, reports the Stoke Sentinel, and Chester did enough in his loan spell to prompt O’Neill and Stoke to offer him permanent terms.
Chester, now 31, made more than 120 appearances for Villa, the majority of them in the Championship, after signing for around £9m from West Brom.
He struck up a blossoming partnership with John Terry during the now Villa coach’s only campaign at the club as a player; the pair helped Villa reach the play-off final at Wembley in 2018, only for them to taste defeat to Fulham.
He last played for Villa in a league match in January 2019, before he suffered a series of injury set-backs that restricted him to cup appearances under Dean Smith from thereon.
In this past season, while fit again, he struggled to break into the back-line after the club had snapped up Tyrone Mings and Kortney Hause on permanent deals and also added Ezri Konsa and Bjorn Engels.


birminghammail--2020-08-10--Live updates as huge Birmingham fire seen for miles around city

Huge plumes of smoke have been spotted across Birmingham after a severe fire broke out at an industrial estate .
Thick grey clouds were pictured rising into the sky by dozens of concerned residents this afternoon ( August 10 ) .
The smoke was seen from Birmingham Airport , the city centre , the Jewellery Quarter , Moseley , Digbeth , Edgbaston , Sparkbrook and many other areas .
Initially , ten fire crews - a total of around 50 firefighters - were in attendance to battle the raging inferno as it tore across a row of units at 5.30pm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were forced to increase the number of crews - with more than 100 firefighters sent to the scene .
The latest statement from the fire service read : `` We now have more than 100 firefighters tackling a severe fire at a plastics factory on Tyseley Industrial Estate , Birmingham .
`` This incident will last into the night .
Please avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed if you live nearby . ''
BirminghamLive has contacted police for a statement on the incident .
This is a live blog , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ receive more information .

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An investigation has begun into the cause of the huge Tyseley Industrial Estate fire - which saw huge plumes of smoke billowing across Birmingham.
Thick grey clouds were pictured rising into the sky by dozens of concerned residents yesterday afternoon (August 10).
The smoke was seen from Birmingham Airport, the city centre, the Jewellery Quarter, Moseley, Digbeth, Edgbaston, Sparkbrook and many other areas.
Initially, ten fire crews - a total of around 50 firefighters - were in attendance to battle the raging inferno as it tore across a row of units at 5.30pm.
But by 7pm, the service were forced to increase the number of crews - with more than 100 firefighters sent to the scene.
A statement from the fire service last night read: "We now have more than 100 firefighters tackling a severe fire at a plastics factory on Tyseley Industrial Estate, Birmingham.
"This incident will last into the night. Please avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed if you live nearby."
Crews remain at the scene this morning, but the fire is now under control.
An investigation into the cause of the blaze has begun.
This is a live blog, we will be updating it as we receive more information.


birminghammail--2020-08-10--How to watch Perseids as shooting stars reach peak in skies over Birmingham

The biggest and best display of shooting stars this year is here as the Perseids light up the night .
And the Perseid meteor showers are reaching their peak , meaning there is chance of a night-time spectacle for stargazers .
The cosmic show , which happens when the Earth ploughs through debris trailing behind the Swift-Tuttle comet , has always been the most popular of the annual meteor showers .
That 's because up to 100 shooting stars can be seen every hour , making them easy to spot without spending all night outside in the hope of seeing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ display is much more intense .
In these 'swarm years ' it 's possible to see what are called meteor outbursts or meteor storms with thousands of shooting stars an hour .
The meteors travel at about 37 miles a second and appear to come from the direction of the constellation Perseus , hence their name .
They burn up at an altitude of 40 to 60 miles above the Earth 's surface .
When is the Perseid meteor shower 2020 ?
Each year , the Perseid meteor shower arrives sometime between July @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Perseids are expected to be visible each night from July 17 to August 24 .
They are set to peak on the nights of Wednesday August 12 and Thursday August 13 .
The best sightings are usually in the early hours before dawn .
In 2016 they were at their most spectacular since 2009 because Jupiter ’ s gravity pulled the comet 's debris closer to Earth and there was a meteor storm with as many as 200 per hour .
What are the Perseids ?
The Perseids are a meteor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the constellation Perseus .
Catholics call the phenomenon The Tears of St Lawrence .
The saint was roasted to death over hot coals in 258 AD for giving away the Church ’ s treasures to the poor and it ’ s said the shooting stars are the sparks from that fire falling back to Earth .
American singer John Denver saw the Perseids on a family camping trip in Colorado and wrote about them in his hit Rocky Mountain High , when he sang : `` I ’ ve seen it rainin ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ astronomer Ptolemy said that when Zeus and the other gods occasionally peered down at the Earth , they sometimes knocked a star out of place and caused it to fall .
This is said to be the origin of making a wish when you see a shooting star .
It 's a great time to do it because the gods are looking down and paying attention .
In other cultures , shooting stars have also been thought to be fallen angels , the tears of angels , souls on the way to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , bad luck , sickness or death .
These meteors come from the debris in the tail of the Swift-Tuttle comet , which orbits the sun once every 133 years .
When the Earth passes through the tail of the comet , some of the rock and dust is knocked out of place and falls towards us , burning up in the atmosphere as so-called shooting stars .
They 're not actually stars , of course , but they appear similar because of the light emitted as they hit the Earth 's atmosphere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the size of a grain of sand .
None of them ever reach the ground .
How to see the Perseids Moonlight will reduce visibility of the Perseids a little this year .
The moon is currently waning as it heads towards being a crescent on August 13 and then the total darkness of a new moon on August 18 .
So there will still be a fair amount of moonlight when the Perseids are at their peak .
But there will less and less moonlight on each of the peak nights .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ very frequent , so it should n't get in the way too much .
We can still expect to see 40 or 50 shooting stars per hour , maybe more .
It 's best to look out for them after midnight .
This year the peak is between midnight on Wednesday August 12 and 5.30am on Thursday August 13 .
Another factor is the weather .
The Met Office is forecasting largely clear skies over Birmingham on the night of August 11 into August 12 and cloudy skies on the night of August @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cloud breaks up around 4am in the early hours of August 13 .
So it looks like there is a chance to see them in the early hours of Wednesday August 12 and also some opportunity in the early hours of Thursday August 13 , depending on cloud cover .
To prevent any other glare getting in the way , it 's best to escape the light pollution of urban areas .
To guarantee a good view of the Perseid meteor shower , it ’ s best to find an open space with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isn ’ t obscured by trees or tall buildings .
Rather than just standing out in the back garden , go somewhere where the sky is as dark as possible .
Birmingham is very well placed for good views of the celestial spectacle because it has more than 8,000 acres of parks and open spaces , more than any other European city .
But it also has more trees than Paris , so there is a possibility your view will be obscured by lush greenery if you don ’ t pick the right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hills near Birmingham would make good places to go .
No special equipment is needed , as the meteors will be visible with the naked eye .
But allow 15 to 30 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the dark .
Remember to be patient - bring a reclining chair or a blanket so you can lie back and look up without getting a stiff neck .
As they radiate mainly from Perseus , a constellation in the northern part of the sky , the meteors are mostly seen in the Northern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anywhere across the sky .
Some can be seen whizzing past before midnight but they are more visible in the hours before dawn .
A few - known as Earth-grazers - don ’ t plunge into the atmosphere but skim across it like a pebble across the surface of a pond .
They enter the atmosphere briefly , causing long bright trails or fireballs before leaving again to fly off into space .
Those arriving later , between dawn and noon , normally can ’ t be seen because of the glare of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Space Centre at Leicester said : `` The Perseids are usually one of the best .
If people find that at around midnight they can see some sky and stars then it might be worth a look .
No special equipment is needed - just sit back and enjoy . ''
How to take photos of the Perseids 1 .
Go to a place where the skies are dark , away from the light pollution of urban areas .
2 .
Set up a DSLR camera on a tripod - some recommend a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the night sky and this is probably the best option for photographing the current ‘ outburst ’ of meteors .
Other experts suggest focusing on a smaller area of sky to get a nice close-up shot of a meteor that happens to be whizzing past but this reduces your chances of capturing anything .
3 .
Leave the camera in the same position so you can later create a time-lapse video as well .
Aim it somewhere between the NW and NE .
But Don ’ t point it directly at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ radiate from or they ’ ll be seen head-on - try to look to the side of that so you can see the trails of the shooting stars .
4 .
Set the focus to make distant objects as sharp as possible .
Some recommend turning the focus to infinity ( to its fullest setting on the wheel ) , others say it ’ s better to set the focus manually by looking at a bright star in the sky .
5 .
Pick the lowest f-number for the lens so it opens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You need to make those meteors show up as much as possible on your pictures .
An ISO setting around half or a quarter of the top value is a good option .
6 .
Select an exposure time of 30 seconds and go for continuous shooting mode so the camera keeps taking lots of pictures when you press the button .
A shutter release cable is essential for this type of photography .
7 .
Try the settings out on the night sky and check the image on the back of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are needed .
8 .
Have extra storage cards and spare camera batteries with you , just in case .
So will Earth ever collide with the comet the Perseids come from ?
Swift-Tuttle - the comet whose trail of debris creates the Perseids - was described as the biggest threat known to humanity by American astronomer Gerrit Verschuur in his 1997 book Impact !
The Threat of Comets & Asteroids .
If it collided with Earth , its impact would release about 27 times more energy than the asteroid that wiped out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ miles ( 10km ) across , while the Swift-Tuttle comet is 16 miles ( 26km ) across .
But thankfully the comet has a stable orbit around the sun and won ’ t be any threat for at least the next 2,000 years or so .
It will have a close encounter with Earth in September 4479 , but even then it 's been calculated there is only a 0.0001 per cent probability of it hitting our planet .
We won ’ t be here then anyway , so no need to worry @

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The biggest and best display of shooting stars this year is here as the Perseids light up the night.
And the Perseid meteor showers are reaching their peak, meaning there is chance of a night-time spectacle for stargazers.
The cosmic show, which happens when the Earth ploughs through debris trailing behind the Swift-Tuttle comet, has always been the most popular of the annual meteor showers.
That's because up to 100 shooting stars can be seen every hour, making them easy to spot without spending all night outside in the hope of seeing one.
In some years, the display is much more intense.
In these 'swarm years' it's possible to see what are called meteor outbursts or meteor storms with thousands of shooting stars an hour.
The meteors travel at about 37 miles a second and appear to come from the direction of the constellation Perseus, hence their name.
They burn up at an altitude of 40 to 60 miles above the Earth's surface.
When is the Perseid meteor shower 2020?
Each year, the Perseid meteor shower arrives sometime between July 17 and August 24.
For 2020, the Perseids are expected to be visible each night from July 17 to August 24.
They are set to peak on the nights of Wednesday August 12 and Thursday August 13.
The best sightings are usually in the early hours before dawn.
In 2016 they were at their most spectacular since 2009 because Jupiter’s gravity pulled the comet's debris closer to Earth and there was a meteor storm with as many as 200 per hour.
(Image: PA)
What are the Perseids?
The Perseids are a meteor shower that appear to radiate outwards from the constellation Perseus.
Catholics call the phenomenon The Tears of St Lawrence. The saint was roasted to death over hot coals in 258 AD for giving away the Church’s treasures to the poor and it’s said the shooting stars are the sparks from that fire falling back to Earth.
American singer John Denver saw the Perseids on a family camping trip in Colorado and wrote about them in his hit Rocky Mountain High, when he sang: "I’ve seen it rainin’ fire in the sky."
Greek astronomer Ptolemy said that when Zeus and the other gods occasionally peered down at the Earth, they sometimes knocked a star out of place and caused it to fall.
This is said to be the origin of making a wish when you see a shooting star. It's a great time to do it because the gods are looking down and paying attention.
(Image: PA)
In other cultures, shooting stars have also been thought to be fallen angels, the tears of angels, souls on the way to the afterlife, or omens of good luck, bad luck, sickness or death.
These meteors come from the debris in the tail of the Swift-Tuttle comet, which orbits the sun once every 133 years.
When the Earth passes through the tail of the comet, some of the rock and dust is knocked out of place and falls towards us, burning up in the atmosphere as so-called shooting stars.
They're not actually stars, of course, but they appear similar because of the light emitted as they hit the Earth's atmosphere.
Most of them are only about the size of a grain of sand. None of them ever reach the ground.
How to see the Perseids
Moonlight will reduce visibility of the Perseids a little this year.
The moon is currently waning as it heads towards being a crescent on August 13 and then the total darkness of a new moon on August 18.
So there will still be a fair amount of moonlight when the Perseids are at their peak. But there will less and less moonlight on each of the peak nights.
Thankfully, the Perseids are bright and very frequent, so it shouldn't get in the way too much.
We can still expect to see 40 or 50 shooting stars per hour, maybe more.
It's best to look out for them after midnight. This year the peak is between midnight on Wednesday August 12 and 5.30am on Thursday August 13.
Another factor is the weather. The Met Office is forecasting largely clear skies over Birmingham on the night of August 11 into August 12 and cloudy skies on the night of August 12 into August 13, until the cloud breaks up around 4am in the early hours of August 13.
So it looks like there is a chance to see them in the early hours of Wednesday August 12 and also some opportunity in the early hours of Thursday August 13, depending on cloud cover.
To prevent any other glare getting in the way, it's best to escape the light pollution of urban areas.
To guarantee a good view of the Perseid meteor shower, it’s best to find an open space with a clear view of the sky that isn’t obscured by trees or tall buildings.
Rather than just standing out in the back garden, go somewhere where the sky is as dark as possible.
Birmingham is very well placed for good views of the celestial spectacle because it has more than 8,000 acres of parks and open spaces, more than any other European city.
But it also has more trees than Paris, so there is a possibility your view will be obscured by lush greenery if you don’t pick the right spot.
The Clent Hills and Lickey Hills near Birmingham would make good places to go.
(Image: Harlan Thomas)
No special equipment is needed, as the meteors will be visible with the naked eye. But allow 15 to 30 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the dark.
Remember to be patient - bring a reclining chair or a blanket so you can lie back and look up without getting a stiff neck.
As they radiate mainly from Perseus, a constellation in the northern part of the sky, the meteors are mostly seen in the Northern Hemisphere. But you could spot them anywhere across the sky.
Some can be seen whizzing past before midnight but they are more visible in the hours before dawn.
A few - known as Earth-grazers - don’t plunge into the atmosphere but skim across it like a pebble across the surface of a pond. They enter the atmosphere briefly, causing long bright trails or fireballs before leaving again to fly off into space.
Those arriving later, between dawn and noon, normally can’t be seen because of the glare of daylight.
A spokesman for the National Space Centre at Leicester said: "The Perseids are usually one of the best. If people find that at around midnight they can see some sky and stars then it might be worth a look. No special equipment is needed - just sit back and enjoy."
(Image: Alfonso Cuchi)
How to take photos of the Perseids
1. Go to a place where the skies are dark, away from the light pollution of urban areas.
2. Set up a DSLR camera on a tripod - some recommend a wide-angle lens which covers a large area of the night sky and this is probably the best option for photographing the current ‘outburst’ of meteors.
Other experts suggest focusing on a smaller area of sky to get a nice close-up shot of a meteor that happens to be whizzing past but this reduces your chances of capturing anything.
3. Leave the camera in the same position so you can later create a time-lapse video as well.
Aim it somewhere between the NW and NE. But Don’t point it directly at the point where the meteors are expected to radiate from or they’ll be seen head-on - try to look to the side of that so you can see the trails of the shooting stars.
4. Set the focus to make distant objects as sharp as possible. Some recommend turning the focus to infinity (to its fullest setting on the wheel), others say it’s better to set the focus manually by looking at a bright star in the sky.
5. Pick the lowest f-number for the lens so it opens wide and lets in lots of light. You need to make those meteors show up as much as possible on your pictures. An ISO setting around half or a quarter of the top value is a good option.
6. Select an exposure time of 30 seconds and go for continuous shooting mode so the camera keeps taking lots of pictures when you press the button. A shutter release cable is essential for this type of photography.
7. Try the settings out on the night sky and check the image on the back of your camera to see if any adjustments are needed.
8. Have extra storage cards and spare camera batteries with you, just in case.
So will Earth ever collide with the comet the Perseids come from?
Swift-Tuttle - the comet whose trail of debris creates the Perseids - was described as the biggest threat known to humanity by American astronomer Gerrit Verschuur in his 1997 book Impact! The Threat of Comets & Asteroids.
If it collided with Earth, its impact would release about 27 times more energy than the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs. That asteroid was six miles (10km) across, while the Swift-Tuttle comet is 16 miles (26km) across.
But thankfully the comet has a stable orbit around the sun and won’t be any threat for at least the next 2,000 years or so.
It will have a close encounter with Earth in September 4479, but even then it's been calculated there is only a 0.0001 per cent probability of it hitting our planet. We won’t be here then anyway, so no need to worry.


birminghammail--2020-08-10--Man United fans have this Jack Grealish transfer theory after Jadon Sancho blow

Manchester United fans think Jack Grealish is in their club 's sights after today 's developments regarding Jadon Sancho .
United have been heavily linked with a move for Sancho and Aston Villa captain Grealish this summer as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side look to revamp their squad .
Links between United and Grealish appeared to have cooled recently with Villa strengthening their chances of keeping their talisman after they secured their Premier League status last month .
Reports claimed that Dean Smith 's side had priced Grealish at £80 million amid interest from Arsenal as well .
Sign up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the box at the top of the page or click here Now Dortmund 's sporting director Michael Zorc has dealt United a massive blow by declaring that Sancho will remain with the club for the 2020-21 campaign .
United and Sancho had agreed personal terms , it is being reported , but the two clubs failed to thrash out details of a fee .
`` We plan on having Jadon Sancho in our team this season , the decision is final , '' he told a press conference today .
I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Now United 's fans think their side will ditch their pursuit of Sancho and move for Grealish instead .
`` Grealish is next ! ''
one fan said .
`` Get Grealish for a cheaper fee and build on the defence , '' said another .
`` Trust my United to go and panic-buy Grealish , '' a third added .
`` We should stay with Mason Greenwood , sign Kalidou Koulibaly and and Donny van de Beek and Grealish , '' a fourth fan said .
`` Grealish & David Brooks it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A sixth fan said : `` It 's time to move on so Grealish is next on the list . ''

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Manchester United fans think Jack Grealish is in their club's sights after today's developments regarding Jadon Sancho.
United have been heavily linked with a move for Sancho and Aston Villa captain Grealish this summer as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side look to revamp their squad.
Links between United and Grealish appeared to have cooled recently with Villa strengthening their chances of keeping their talisman after they secured their Premier League status last month.
Reports claimed that Dean Smith 's side had priced Grealish at £80 million amid interest from Arsenal as well.
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Now Dortmund's sporting director Michael Zorc has dealt United a massive blow by declaring that Sancho will remain with the club for the 2020-21 campaign.
United and Sancho had agreed personal terms, it is being reported, but the two clubs failed to thrash out details of a fee.
"We plan on having Jadon Sancho in our team this season, the decision is final," he told a press conference today.
I think that answers all our questions."
Now United's fans think their side will ditch their pursuit of Sancho and move for Grealish instead.
"Grealish is next!" one fan said.
"Get Grealish for a cheaper fee and build on the defence," said another.
"Trust my United to go and panic-buy Grealish," a third added.
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"We should stay with Mason Greenwood, sign Kalidou Koulibaly and and Donny van de Beek and Grealish," a fourth fan said.
"Grealish & David Brooks it is then," said another.
A sixth fan said: "It's time to move on so Grealish is next on the list."


birminghammail--2020-08-10--Prime suspect named after cop dragged 50ft down road

Police have named a 'prime suspect ' after an officer was dragged down a city road by a moving car .
The officer was left needing hospital treatment after he was pulled around 50ft along Percy Road , Sparkhill on Saturday night , August 8 .
The cop had approached a suspicious vehicle at around 8pm before looking into an open window to speak to the driver .
But the motorist made off in the Seat Ibiza , scraping the PC across the road .
After around 17 yards , the officer was pushed out of the car and into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area .
He suffered cuts to his legs , arm and hips and was taken to hospital - but fortunately he was not seriously hurt .
Officers now say they want to speak to 25-year-old Mohammed Banaras , from Tyseley , in connection with the incident .
Inspector Francis Nock said : `` It ’ s unacceptable for this to happen to a police officer as he goes about his role in keeping the public safe .
`` It could have been much worse and we need anyone with information to come forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police via Live Chat on our website , or call 101 , and quote 20BE/187681Q/20 .

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Police have named a 'prime suspect' after an officer was dragged down a city road by a moving car.
The officer was left needing hospital treatment after he was pulled around 50ft along Percy Road, Sparkhill on Saturday night, August 8.
The cop had approached a suspicious vehicle at around 8pm before looking into an open window to speak to the driver.
But the motorist made off in the Seat Ibiza, scraping the PC across the road.
After around 17 yards, the officer was pushed out of the car and into the road as the driver fled the area.
He suffered cuts to his legs, arm and hips and was taken to hospital - but fortunately he was not seriously hurt.
Officers now say they want to speak to 25-year-old Mohammed Banaras, from Tyseley, in connection with the incident.
Inspector Francis Nock said: "It’s unacceptable for this to happen to a police officer as he goes about his role in keeping the public safe.
"It could have been much worse and we need anyone with information to come forward as soon as possible."
Contact police via Live Chat on our website, or call 101, and quote 20BE/187681Q/20.


birminghammail--2020-08-10--How the most vulnerable kids have been cared for during Covid

Delays in adoption , increasing costs and technical difficulties for online meetings are among the pressures Walsall 's children 's services have faced during the lockdown .
The local council department charged with ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the town 's most vulnerable youngsters has had to quickly adapt to new ways of working due to Covid-19 .
But , despite the challenges , portfolio holder Councillor Tim Wilson said staff have worked exceptionally behind the scenes to ensure children are kept safe .
As a statutory service , the department had to adapt quickly once the pandemic hit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ensure their legal duties were fulfilled .
And as with a number of other council departments , face-to-face meetings were postponed and virtual conferences became more commonplace .
Only meetings with the most urgent cases were held in person with everyone involved using protective equipment and observing social distancing .
Restrictions have also meant children have been left in the care system longer than they normally would .
This includes young people having to stay with foster families longer due to safety concerns about sending them to adoptive families .
Councillor Wilson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the most important areas of priority for the council not just because it is statutory but because it is the right thing to do .
`` We 've got people who are vulnerable , need protecting and looking after and require support .
We do it well and to the best of our ability - whatever happens with Covid .
`` A lot of focus was on hospitals , care homes , public health , understandably , but mine and my officers ' attention has been clear on children 's services @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the scenes non-stop during the pandemic and , like with most council workers , they 've had to operate remotely .
So it 's been a challenging time but I think they 've all risen to the challenge .
`` The work is being progressed , the focus is still there .
So I think we should thank all the staff as I do n't think they are thanked enough , to be quite honest . ''
Of the challenges that have arisen since March , councillor Wilson added he was pleased they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He said : `` With many of the young people we were engaging with , appointments and meetings were all done virtually .
`` This presents a challenge and they can be difficult with issues such as signals dropping out .
`` Clearly , in terms of safeguarding , there have still been where there has needed to be and it is deemed right , we have had face to face meetings with PPE and social distancing .
`` This is where social workers have had to attend face to face meetings with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been done regarding safeguarding .
`` Another pressure has been having a lot of staff working remotely .
`` It 's a benefit the council invested years ago in better IT which put us far ahead of other local authorities when lockdown came .
That is critical and something we should be proud of .
`` We have seen delays in placements for adoption .
Clearly , when we were in lockdown , it was n't feasible to place children with families and a pause put on it .
`` Some young people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than they would have done normally because it was determined not to be safe to do .
So some might have stayed in the care system longer due to Covid .
`` That was n't ideal for everyone but safety was the priority . ''
Work to get back to 'normal ' as much as feasible is underway and this includes the return of corporate parenting board meetings - the first of which is on Monday ( August 10 ) .
The influential recommendation panel has helped shape Walsall Council 's children 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ least by having young people in care directly contributing to it .
Successes include ensuring Walsall young people in care who leave the borough continue to get financial support to pay council tax bills just as the authority does for those who stay in the town .
Councillor Wilson said : `` Corporate parenting board is starting back up as it was gaining some traction before lockdown .
`` We have kept up the engagement with young people throughout and the board understands and accepts that , theoretically , we are their parents @ @

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Delays in adoption, increasing costs and technical difficulties for online meetings are among the pressures Walsall's children's services have faced during the lockdown.
The local council department charged with ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the town's most vulnerable youngsters has had to quickly adapt to new ways of working due to Covid-19.
But, despite the challenges, portfolio holder Councillor Tim Wilson said staff have worked exceptionally behind the scenes to ensure children are kept safe.
As a statutory service, the department had to adapt quickly once the pandemic hit and deal with logistical problems that arose to ensure their legal duties were fulfilled.
And as with a number of other council departments, face-to-face meetings were postponed and virtual conferences became more commonplace.
Only meetings with the most urgent cases were held in person with everyone involved using protective equipment and observing social distancing.
Restrictions have also meant children have been left in the care system longer than they normally would.
This includes young people having to stay with foster families longer due to safety concerns about sending them to adoptive families.
Councillor Wilson said: "Children's services is one of the most important areas of priority for the council not just because it is statutory but because it is the right thing to do.
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"We've got people who are vulnerable, need protecting and looking after and require support. We do it well and to the best of our ability - whatever happens with Covid.
"A lot of focus was on hospitals, care homes, public health, understandably, but mine and my officers' attention has been clear on children's services.
"Staff have been working behind the scenes non-stop during the pandemic and, like with most council workers, they've had to operate remotely. So it's been a challenging time but I think they've all risen to the challenge.
"The work is being progressed, the focus is still there. So I think we should thank all the staff as I don't think they are thanked enough, to be quite honest."
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Of the challenges that have arisen since March, councillor Wilson added he was pleased they have been able to overcome them.
He said: "With many of the young people we were engaging with, appointments and meetings were all done virtually.
"This presents a challenge and they can be difficult with issues such as signals dropping out.
"Clearly, in terms of safeguarding, there have still been where there has needed to be and it is deemed right, we have had face to face meetings with PPE and social distancing.
"This is where social workers have had to attend face to face meetings with families and young people. Everything has been done regarding safeguarding.
"Another pressure has been having a lot of staff working remotely.
"It's a benefit the council invested years ago in better IT which put us far ahead of other local authorities when lockdown came. That is critical and something we should be proud of.
"We have seen delays in placements for adoption. Clearly, when we were in lockdown, it wasn't feasible to place children with families and a pause put on it.
"Some young people would have stayed longer with foster families than they would have done normally because it was determined not to be safe to do. So some might have stayed in the care system longer due to Covid.
"That wasn't ideal for everyone but safety was the priority."
Work to get back to 'normal' as much as feasible is underway and this includes the return of corporate parenting board meetings - the first of which is on Monday (August 10).
The influential recommendation panel has helped shape Walsall Council's children's services policies in recent years, not least by having young people in care directly contributing to it.
Successes include ensuring Walsall young people in care who leave the borough continue to get financial support to pay council tax bills just as the authority does for those who stay in the town.
Councillor Wilson said: "Corporate parenting board is starting back up as it was gaining some traction before lockdown.
"We have kept up the engagement with young people throughout and the board understands and accepts that, theoretically, we are their parents."


birminghammail--2020-08-10--Team make sure children in Erdington get to eat breakfast

As lockdown restrictions are eased , a caring group in Erdington are working hard to ensure children across the community have access to the most important meal of the day .
The Pioneer Group has been involved in a huge effort to keep vulnerable people in Castle Vale and Stockland Green fed during COVID-19 .
Now , the team are shifting their focus to ensure children in the community have access to breakfast .
With more households now able to access shops and supplies for themselves , the local food parcel distribution services can be reduced .
However , those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of assistance can still approach The Pioneer Group or Spitfire Services for welfare support .
The past few months have proved challenging for a lot of families , both physically and financially .
While in school , some households who need additional support can benefit from breakfast clubs or free school meals for their children .
This benefit provides vital support for low-income families and for almost a third of children , school lunch is their main meal of the day .
However , for many families in Birmingham , the school holidays @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Research has identified a range of negative outcomes associated with time away from formal education , including learning loss , lack of social interaction , financial stress and food poverty in the absence of free school meals .
With this in mind , The Pioneer Group wanted to ensure the provision of welfare for the younger members of the community during the summer holidays .
Together with Spitfire Services , the local teams have launched a remote 'Breakfast Club ' , which comprises a food parcel service delivering a nutritious selection of cereal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pastries , fruit juice , cereal bars , fruit bars , yoghurts and fresh fruit such as bananas , apples and oranges .
Simon Wilson , CEO of The Pioneer Group , said : `` This activity on food distribution and introducing new breakfast clubs is yet another example of partner organisations coming together during this crisis .
`` It has shown what can be achieved when anchor organisations like The Pioneer Group and Spitfire Services , the community , colleagues and volunteers come together to provide that little bit of extra support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Erdington MP Jack Dromey praised the team 's effort .
He said : `` With over 15,000 people on furlough throughout Erdington , it 's a tough time and the idea that in the 21st Century people going hungry is just unthinkable , I am proud of the services being offered by Spitfire Services and The Pioneer Group to support the local community . ''
Spitfire Services secured the funding for supplies and the hub in which to organise the parcels , while employees from The Pioneer Group will be delivering the parcels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together with local schools for points of referrals , and being facilitated by the Early Help for Families partnership , this new summer holiday programme will ensure there is enough breakfast for each household ’ s children for every day of the week .
Ray Goodwin from Spitfire Services added : `` We have made a commitment to the residents of Castle Vale that as long as it is needed , it the food distribution point will be here ; just because the restrictions have eased does n't mean the battle is over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will have never experienced unemployment , they are now finding themselves in that situation and will need our support as a collective , Spitfire Services , The Pioneer Group , CVCH and Compass Support more than ever . ''
If you know of a vulnerable resident that needs welfare support or advice , please get in touch with our team on 0121 748 8100 or contactus @ pioneergroup.org.uk

As lockdown restrictions are eased, a caring group in Erdington are working hard to ensure children across the community have access to the most important meal of the day.
The Pioneer Group has been involved in a huge effort to keep vulnerable people in Castle Vale and Stockland Green fed during COVID-19. Now, the team are shifting their focus to ensure children in the community have access to breakfast.
With more households now able to access shops and supplies for themselves, the local food parcel distribution services can be reduced. However, those who are extremely vulnerable and in need of assistance can still approach The Pioneer Group or Spitfire Services for welfare support.
The past few months have proved challenging for a lot of families, both physically and financially. While in school, some households who need additional support can benefit from breakfast clubs or free school meals for their children. This benefit provides vital support for low-income families and for almost a third of children, school lunch is their main meal of the day.
However, for many families in Birmingham, the school holidays can also be a difficult time. Research has identified a range of negative outcomes associated with time away from formal education, including learning loss, lack of social interaction, financial stress and food poverty in the absence of free school meals. With this in mind, The Pioneer Group wanted to ensure the provision of welfare for the younger members of the community during the summer holidays.
Together with Spitfire Services, the local teams have launched a remote 'Breakfast Club', which comprises a food parcel service delivering a nutritious selection of cereal, milk, bread, jam, pastries, fruit juice, cereal bars, fruit bars, yoghurts and fresh fruit such as bananas, apples and oranges.
Simon Wilson, CEO of The Pioneer Group, said: "This activity on food distribution and introducing new breakfast clubs is yet another example of partner organisations coming together during this crisis.
"It has shown what can be achieved when anchor organisations like The Pioneer Group and Spitfire Services, the community, colleagues and volunteers come together to provide that little bit of extra support to those who need it."
Erdington MP Jack Dromey praised the team's effort. He said: "With over 15,000 people on furlough throughout Erdington, it's a tough time and the idea that in the 21st Century people going hungry is just unthinkable, I am proud of the services being offered by Spitfire Services and The Pioneer Group to support the local community."
Spitfire Services secured the funding for supplies and the hub in which to organise the parcels, while employees from The Pioneer Group will be delivering the parcels on a weekly basis.
"Working together with local schools for points of referrals, and being facilitated by the Early Help for Families partnership, this new summer holiday programme will ensure there is enough breakfast for each household’s children for every day of the week.
Ray Goodwin from Spitfire Services added: "We have made a commitment to the residents of Castle Vale that as long as it is needed, it the food distribution point will be here; just because the restrictions have eased doesn't mean the battle is over.
"For some people here they will have never experienced unemployment, they are now finding themselves in that situation and will need our support as a collective, Spitfire Services, The Pioneer Group, CVCH and Compass Support more than ever."
If you know of a vulnerable resident that needs welfare support or advice, please get in touch with our team on 0121 748 8100 or contactus@pioneergroup.org.uk


birminghammail--2020-08-11--This is the Home Bargains budget beauty product that's just 99p

There 's always a cheap deal to be had at budget retailer Home Bargains and its latest beauty product is certainly wowing fans of the chain .
One shopper took to social media to share their latest find and now others are desperately trying to get their hands on the must-have item , writes the Liverpool Echo .
The Facebook post reveals a new 99p dry shampoo in a luscious scent - Swizzels Drumstick Squashies Bubblegum flavour- which has had fans in a frenzy .
Many commented on the post and tagged their friends asking them to pick up bottle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough to get their hands on the product have described it as smelling `` absolutely amazing '' .
One person tagged a friend and asked : `` Can you see if you can find this please '' While another said to a friend : `` If you see this can you pick me one up on your next visit please . ''
A third added : `` Need to try this '' And , a fourth said : `` Want to go to Home Bargains tomorrow now to try this . ''
One @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t wait to try mine . ''

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There's always a cheap deal to be had at budget retailer Home Bargains and its latest beauty product is certainly wowing fans of the chain.
One shopper took to social media to share their latest find and now others are desperately trying to get their hands on the must-have item, writes the Liverpool Echo.
The Facebook post reveals a new 99p dry shampoo in a luscious scent - Swizzels Drumstick Squashies Bubblegum flavour- which has had fans in a frenzy.
Many commented on the post and tagged their friends asking them to pick up bottle of the sweet-smelling item.
Those lucky enough to get their hands on the product have described it as smelling "absolutely amazing".
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One person tagged a friend and asked: "Can you see if you can find this please"
While another said to a friend: "If you see this can you pick me one up on your next visit please."
A third added: "Need to try this"
And, a fourth said: "Want to go to Home Bargains tomorrow now to try this."
One simply said: "Mmmm can’t wait to try mine."


birminghammail--2020-08-11--Knifeman on loose after man stabbed in lunchtime street attack

A knifeman is on the run from police after a young man was stabbed in the leg during a violent street attack in Tipton .
Emergency services swooped on Park Lane East , Tipton following reports of a knife attack just after 1.15pm on Monday afternoon , August 10 .
A 24-year-old man found injured at the scene was taken to hospital by ambulance for wounds to his leg .
The street was cordoned off near to the Slater Street junction , with ambulances pictured at the scene around 2pm .
Police said the man 's injuries are fortunately not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for West Midlands Ambulance Service said : `` We were called at 1.21pm to reports of a stabbing in Park Lane East , Tipton .
`` We sent two ambulances and a paramedic officer to the scene .
`` We treated one patient , a man , for injuries not believed to be life threatening and he ’ s been taken to hospital for further treatment . ''
No arrests have yet been made and West Midlands Police continues to investigate .
A statement from the force added : `` We were called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lane East , Tipton at just after 1.15pm this afternoon ( Monday 10 August ) .
`` A 24-year-old man was taken to hospital with injuries to his leg which fortunately are not believed to be life threatening .
`` An investigation is underway and anyone with any information is asked to contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101 , quoting log 2162 of 10 August . ''

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A knifeman is on the run from police after a young man was stabbed in the leg during a violent street attack in Tipton.
Emergency services swooped on Park Lane East, Tipton following reports of a knife attack just after 1.15pm on Monday afternoon, August 10.
A 24-year-old man found injured at the scene was taken to hospital by ambulance for wounds to his leg.
The street was cordoned off near to the Slater Street junction, with ambulances pictured at the scene around 2pm.
Police said the man's injuries are fortunately not believed to be life-threatening.
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A spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called at 1.21pm to reports of a stabbing in Park Lane East, Tipton.
"We sent two ambulances and a paramedic officer to the scene.
"We treated one patient, a man, for injuries not believed to be life threatening and he’s been taken to hospital for further treatment."
No arrests have yet been made and West Midlands Police continues to investigate.
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A statement from the force added: "We were called to reports of a stabbing in Park Lane East, Tipton at just after 1.15pm this afternoon (Monday 10 August).
"A 24-year-old man was taken to hospital with injuries to his leg which fortunately are not believed to be life threatening.
"An investigation is underway and anyone with any information is asked to contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101, quoting log 2162 of 10 August."


birminghammail--2020-08-11--The major HS2 projects taking shape across in the coming months

The decision to give HS2 the go-ahead earlier this year was somewhat lost in the flurry of news around coronavirus .
Notice to proceed , granted in mid-April , gave the project permission to continue to press forward with the Birmingham-London line .
While enabling works had been going on for over a year by that point , the move by government granted formal approval for the construction stage to begin .
While the scheme continues to divide opinion , both hailed as a crucial boost to the region 's economy and condemned as a costly blot on the landscape @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fact it will mean significant changes locally .
Here the Local Democracy Reporting Service ( LDRS ) looks at some of the key building projects , changes to the transport network and other developments expected as the scheme continues to gather steam in the coming months .
Curzon Street Station : Birmingham City Council 's planners granted permission for this major development - the terminus for Phase 1 of the rail project - back in April .
It will encompass the old Curzon Street building , which is listed by Historic England , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new station ’ s eastern concourse , located at New Canal Street .
Aside from the HS2 stop itself , the scheme will also incorporate the Midland Metro , with trams running both alongside and underneath the structure .
The demolition of the former UNITE building , last year , had been hailed by the then HS2 minister as a clear sign the work on the ground was underway .
Although it has also required a number of other historic sites to be bulldozed , such as The Fox and Grapes pub , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of the Curzon Street scheme , a section of Park Street between Masshouse Lane and Bordesley Street permanently closed to pedestrians and traffic last month .
HS2 has described the move as `` essential '' , in order to allow the workforce to safely operate and enable the remaining archaeological excavations to take place at the site 's former burial ground .
Thousands of people had been interred during the 19th century , when the land was used as an overflow from St Martin 's .
Utilities works : HS2 previously announced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wider programme of utilities works in roads around the city centre .
This will involve contractors redirecting and moving the likes of underground pipes to accommodate the project .
It will include activity at Fazeley Street , New Canal Street and Andover Street and will continue into next year .
Rail bosses have said the works will require the closure of lanes , highways and footpaths , with signs to advertise the alterations .
Washwood Heath construction compound : This site will be a base for contractors working on the section of line @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which has been dubbed `` the Birmingham Spur '' .
Balfour Beatty VINCI , which is in charge of the main construction works , is expected to complete the depot at the end of the year .
The site , which will include offices and storage , is being created at Heartlands Park .
Traffic will access the key compound via Drews Lane and during the peak of activity around 400 people will be working from the site .
While HS2 has said there is likely to be an increase in vehicle movements @ @ @ @ @ @ @ project has suggested this will not be `` significant '' .
Interchange Station : Unlike Curzon Street , the planning application for the major development near the NEC is yet to have been heard by councillors .
However , enabling works have continued to take place within the triangle of land where trains will eventually arrive .
As reported last month , the station will eventually sit at the heart of the huge new Arden Cross scheme , to be built in phases over the next 20 years .
A separate application seeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which will connect the interchange to other key destinations , including the airport and Birmingham International .
Road bridges : The bridge to carry the A452 over the M42 was moved into position over the weekend , amid a flurry of publicity .
The enormous feat of engineering was completed on Sunday , slightly ahead of schedule , although traffic problems were experienced in the surrounding area as a result of closing a section of motorway .
Borough councillors have already been told that a slightly smaller bridge , over the A446 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in October .
The two other road bridges will not require the closure of public highways , since they are going to be installed on the interchange triangle itself - currently the centre of construction work .
Northway Island : Preparation work will continue in and around the vicinity of Northway Island , near Birmingham Business Park .
This will include projects to create pathways for pedestrians and drainage systems .
A452 Kenilworth Road : Preparation is needed to construct an overbridge on a section of the route near Marsh Lane Nature Reserve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being completed and approved , with the latest report to the council 's HS2 implementation advisory group suggesting that activity could take place in October/November .
River Blythe viaduct : One of the most imposing structures in Solihull will be the viaduct over the River Blythe .
HS2 recently advised there would be `` test piling '' at locations near to the A452 .
Given the scale of this project , residents will have some opportunity to give their views on the viaduct 's eventual design .
Although this will still need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible at the location .
A range of activity is also take place outside the West Midlands boundaries , in Warwickshire .
The line will enter Solihull near Berkswell having cut through the neighbouring county .
The LDRS has previously reported on the impact the scheme will have on the Kenilworth Greenway - a popular walking , cycling and horse-riding route .
And the line also cuts back into North Warwickshire after passing Chelmsley Wood .
Works at Bodymoor Heath Road and the A4091 have been postponed until the autumn .
But Faraday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the M42 near junction 7a and the Gilson Road overbridge , Gilson Road and Gilson Drive , near Coleshill , and the A446 , near Water Orton , are among the other areas of activity .
The HS2 Helpdesk provides 24/7 advice on the project - call 08081 434 43 .
Residents can also sign up to bulletins on activity in their local area by visiting this website .

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The decision to give HS2 the go-ahead earlier this year was somewhat lost in the flurry of news around coronavirus.
Notice to proceed, granted in mid-April, gave the project permission to continue to press forward with the Birmingham-London line.
While enabling works had been going on for over a year by that point, the move by government granted formal approval for the construction stage to begin.
While the scheme continues to divide opinion, both hailed as a crucial boost to the region's economy and condemned as a costly blot on the landscape, there's no arguing with the fact it will mean significant changes locally.
Here the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) looks at some of the key building projects, changes to the transport network and other developments expected as the scheme continues to gather steam in the coming months.
BIRMINGHAM:
Curzon Street Station:Birmingham City Council's planners granted permission for this major development - the terminus for Phase 1 of the rail project - back in April.
It will encompass the old Curzon Street building, which is listed by Historic England, and will be linking this to the new station’s eastern concourse, located at New Canal Street.
Aside from the HS2 stop itself, the scheme will also incorporate the Midland Metro, with trams running both alongside and underneath the structure.
(Image: Handout)
The demolition of the former UNITE building, last year, had been hailed by the then HS2 minister as a clear sign the work on the ground was underway.
Although it has also required a number of other historic sites to be bulldozed, such as The Fox and Grapes pub, in Digbeth.
Park Street: As part of the Curzon Street scheme, a section of Park Street between Masshouse Lane and Bordesley Street permanently closed to pedestrians and traffic last month.
HS2 has described the move as "essential", in order to allow the workforce to safely operate and enable the remaining archaeological excavations to take place at the site's former burial ground.
Thousands of people had been interred during the 19th century, when the land was used as an overflow from St Martin's.
(Image: HS2)
Utilities works: HS2 previously announced from this month it was planning a wider programme of utilities works in roads around the city centre.
This will involve contractors redirecting and moving the likes of underground pipes to accommodate the project.
It will include activity at Fazeley Street, New Canal Street and Andover Street and will continue into next year.
Rail bosses have said the works will require the closure of lanes, highways and footpaths, with signs to advertise the alterations.
Washwood Heath construction compound: This site will be a base for contractors working on the section of line running through to the city centre - which has been dubbed "the Birmingham Spur".
Balfour Beatty VINCI, which is in charge of the main construction works, is expected to complete the depot at the end of the year.
The site, which will include offices and storage, is being created at Heartlands Park.
Traffic will access the key compound via Drews Lane and during the peak of activity around 400 people will be working from the site.
While HS2 has said there is likely to be an increase in vehicle movements on the surrounding roads, the rail project has suggested this will not be "significant".
SOLIHULL:
Interchange Station: Unlike Curzon Street, the planning application for the major development near the NEC is yet to have been heard by councillors.
However, enabling works have continued to take place within the triangle of land where trains will eventually arrive.
As reported last month, the station will eventually sit at the heart of the huge new Arden Cross scheme, to be built in phases over the next 20 years.
A separate application seeks permission for the driverless people mover, which will connect the interchange to other key destinations, including the airport and Birmingham International.
(Image: HS2)
Road bridges: The bridge to carry the A452 over the M42 was moved into position over the weekend, amid a flurry of publicity.
The enormous feat of engineering was completed on Sunday, slightly ahead of schedule, although traffic problems were experienced in the surrounding area as a result of closing a section of motorway.
Borough councillors have already been told that a slightly smaller bridge, over the A446, is set to be manoeuvred into place in October.
The two other road bridges will not require the closure of public highways, since they are going to be installed on the interchange triangle itself - currently the centre of construction work.
Northway Island: Preparation work will continue in and around the vicinity of Northway Island, near Birmingham Business Park.
This will include projects to create pathways for pedestrians and drainage systems.
A452 Kenilworth Road: Preparation is needed to construct an overbridge on a section of the route near Marsh Lane Nature Reserve.
Work will be subject to designs being completed and approved, with the latest report to the council's HS2 implementation advisory group suggesting that activity could take place in October/November.
(Image: Crown Copyright)
River Blythe viaduct: One of the most imposing structures in Solihull will be the viaduct over the River Blythe.
HS2 recently advised there would be "test piling" at locations near to the A452.
Given the scale of this project, residents will have some opportunity to give their views on the viaduct's eventual design. Although this will still need to fall within the realms of what is possible at the location.
WARWICKSHIRE:
A range of activity is also take place outside the West Midlands boundaries, in Warwickshire.
The line will enter Solihull near Berkswell having cut through the neighbouring county.
The LDRS has previously reported on the impact the scheme will have on the Kenilworth Greenway - a popular walking, cycling and horse-riding route.
And the line also cuts back into North Warwickshire after passing Chelmsley Wood.
Works at Bodymoor Heath Road and the A4091 have been postponed until the autumn.
But Faraday Avenue and A446 near Hams Hall, the M42 near junction 7a and the Gilson Road overbridge, Gilson Road and Gilson Drive, near Coleshill, and the A446, near Water Orton, are among the other areas of activity.
MORE INFORMATION:
The HS2 Helpdesk provides 24/7 advice on the project - call 08081 434 43.
Residents can also sign up to bulletins on activity in their local area by visiting this website.


birminghammail--2020-08-11--ADVERTORIAL: TOA Taxis launches new mobile app to aid safe and swift travel

TOA Taxis has recently launched a new mobile app to help customers book cab journeys easily and quickly with its new contactless feature .
Customers can also use the new app to : • Book and track your cab using GPS • Save your favourite addresses to allow quicker bookings TOA Taxis has also implemented various measures to ensure drivers and customers are kept safe whilst travelling in the midst of this ongoing pandemic .
This includes a safety partition between the driver and passenger in every taxi , cabs being cleaned and disinfected after every journey , and contactless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and pin on board the cab .
If you 're returning to work , TOA Taxis offers a great , safe alternative to public transport with a permanent partition for social distancing .
Helping you get around quickly and safely TOA Taxis has the largest and most modern fleet of GPS satellite controlled taxis in Birmingham , and offers a wide variety of taxi services including local pickups and transfers to and from Birmingham Airport and other major airports .
All TOA drivers have passed the Birmingham City Council Hackney Carriage Knowledge test @ @ @ @ @ @ @ professionally trained by the company to ensure the highest possible standards .
Each driver has had an enhanced DBS check , so customers can feel at ease while riding in any of TOA 's taxi cabs .
So , when you need to get from A to B , download the TOA Taxis Birmingham mobile app free from Google Play or the App Store .
Then tap a taxi to book and pay the easy way !
Customers can also book and arrange a taxi by phone on 0121 427 8888 .
For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ www.toataxis.co.uk .

TOA Taxis has recently launched a new mobile app to help customers book cab journeys easily and quickly with its new contactless feature.
As well as this, customers can use the new app to:
Run a price comparison before booking
Book and track your cab using GPS
Receive a text message or call on arrival
Save your favourite addresses to allow quicker bookings
TOA Taxis has also implemented various measures to ensure drivers and customers are kept safe whilst travelling in the midst of this ongoing pandemic.
This includes a safety partition between the driver and passenger in every taxi, cabs being cleaned and disinfected after every journey, as well as contactless payments via the new mobile app or chip and pin on board the cab.
If you're returning to work, TOA Taxis offers a great, safe alternative to public transport with a permanent partition for social distancing.
(Image: TOA Taxis)
Helping you get around quickly and safely
TOA Taxis has the largest and most modern fleet of GPS satellite controlled taxis in Birmingham, and offers a wide variety of taxi services including local pickups and transfers to and from Birmingham Airport and other major airports.
All TOA drivers have passed the Birmingham City Council Hackney Carriage Knowledge test and hold NVQ diplomas, having been professionally trained by the company to ensure the highest possible standards.
Each driver has had an enhanced DBS check, so customers can feel at ease while riding in any of TOA's taxi cabs.
So, when you need to get from A to B, download the TOA Taxis Birmingham mobile app free from Google Play or the App Store. Then tap a taxi to book and pay the easy way!
Customers can also book and arrange a taxi by phone on 0121 427 8888. For more information on TOA Taxis, visit www.toataxis.co.uk.


birminghammail--2020-08-11--Debenhams cuts 2,500 jobs across stores after coronavirus crisis

Debenhams is to axe 2,500 jobs across its stores and warehouses as the high street retailer looks to slash costs after being hammered by the coronavirus lockdown .
A spokesman for Debenhams said of the planned 2,500 job cuts : `` We have successfully reopened 124 stores , post-lockdown , and these are currently trading ahead of management expectations .
`` At the same time , the trading environment is clearly a long way from returning to normal and we have to ensure our store costs are aligned with realistic expectations .
`` Those colleagues affected by redundancy have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them for their service and commitment to Debenhams .
`` Such difficult decisions are being taken by many retailers right now , and we will continue to take all necessary steps to give Debenhams every chance of a viable future . ''
No major employers announced sweeping redundancies on Monday after nearly 8,000 jobs were lost in big cuts last week .
There was even a rare piece of good news as Capita said that it would hire 900 new workers to help it staff contracts worth £355 million that it had won @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 167,000 possible redundancies have been announced since the beginning of lockdown in March as the pandemic takes a big chunk out of sales .
The Evening Standard last week announced a round of approximately 115 redundancies after its advertising revenue took a blow .
WH Smith , DW Sports and Pizza Express all said they were laying off more than 1,000 members of their staff .
Last month month , John Lewis said it is permanently closing its Birmingham store at Grand Central in a bombshell blow for the city .
John Lewis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its shops - including two department stores - with 1,300 jobs put at risk .
Opened on September 24 , 2015 , as part of the £500 million redevelopment of New Street Station/Grand Central , the store has failed within FIVE years .

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Debenhams is to axe 2,500 jobs across its stores and warehouses as the high street retailer looks to slash costs after being hammered by the coronavirus lockdown.
A spokesman for Debenhams said of the planned 2,500 job cuts: "We have successfully reopened 124 stores, post-lockdown, and these are currently trading ahead of management expectations.
"At the same time, the trading environment is clearly a long way from returning to normal and we have to ensure our store costs are aligned with realistic expectations.
"Those colleagues affected by redundancy have been informed and we are very grateful to them for their service and commitment to Debenhams.
"Such difficult decisions are being taken by many retailers right now, and we will continue to take all necessary steps to give Debenhams every chance of a viable future."
No major employers announced sweeping redundancies on Monday after nearly 8,000 jobs were lost in big cuts last week.
There was even a rare piece of good news as Capita said that it would hire 900 new workers to help it staff contracts worth £355 million that it had won with Transport for London.
More than 167,000 possible redundancies have been announced since the beginning of lockdown in March as the pandemic takes a big chunk out of sales.
The Evening Standard last week announced a round of approximately 115 redundancies after its advertising revenue took a blow.
WH Smith, DW Sports and Pizza Express all said they were laying off more than 1,000 members of their staff.
Last month month, John Lewis said it is permanently closing its Birmingham store at Grand Central in a bombshell blow for the city.
John Lewis said it plans to close eight of its shops - including two department stores - with 1,300 jobs put at risk.
Opened on September 24, 2015, as part of the £500 million redevelopment of New Street Station/Grand Central, the store has failed within FIVE years.


birminghammail--2020-08-11--Sneak pictures show inside of castle tipped to be new I'm A Celeb location

These pictures show the inside of castle where ' I 'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Outta Here ! '
is tipped to be filmed .
Alyson Freeman , 37 , visited the 200-year-old Gwyrch Castle last month ( July 22 ) - and accidentally enjoyed a behind-the-scenes look .
She scrolled through her phone after hearing producers were considering the landmark for the hit show and found the interior shots .
It is rumoured that the 20th series of the ITV show will be filmed at the castle in Abergele , Conwy County Borough , north Wales , due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are usually flown to the jungle in New South Wales , Australia , but are prevented from doing so this year because of lockdown restrictions .
Alyson said : `` We went to stay at my cousin 's caravan for four nights in Prestatyn - my mother , my two daughters and our dogs .
`` We looked for days out every day while we we there and found the castle on Google .
It was n't very far .
I was in awe on arrival as to the size of it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ time that it was going to be the new location for this year 's show .
I had only read it would understandably be held in Britain .
`` There were guys in suits and work being carried out , but we thought it may have just been upkeep or improvement of the castle .
`` But I now believe they were more than likely making plans for the show .
There were many parts shut off that were not accessible .
`` The castle certainly has an eerie feel to it.There were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accessible .
I would n't like to go in those areas at night .
`` I 'm looking forward to seeing which celebrities will enter this year .
I 'm a big fan of the show and have watched every year .
`` I 'm not sure the celebrities realise what they are letting themselves in for this year , being based in Britain in winter - and in a haunted castle .
I 'm sure it will be great viewing ! ''
Grade-I listed Gwyrch Castle was built between 1812 and 1822 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legend has it that it was the site of the first hedge in Wales , hence the name - as gwyrch means hedge .
It is also said to be haunted by a countess .
ITV officials are yet to confirm the location for the new series of ' I 'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here ! '
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These pictures show the inside of castle where 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Outta Here!' is tipped to be filmed.
Alyson Freeman, 37, visited the 200-year-old Gwyrch Castle last month (July 22) - and accidentally enjoyed a behind-the-scenes look.
She scrolled through her phone after hearing producers were considering the landmark for the hit show and found the interior shots.
It is rumoured that the 20th series of the ITV show will be filmed at the castle in Abergele, Conwy County Borough, north Wales, due to the outbreak of coronavirus.
Celebrities are usually flown to the jungle in New South Wales, Australia, but are prevented from doing so this year because of lockdown restrictions.
Alyson said: "We went to stay at my cousin's caravan for four nights in Prestatyn - my mother, my two daughters and our dogs.
(Image: Alyson Freeman / SWNS)
"We looked for days out every day while we we there and found the castle on Google. It wasn't very far. I was in awe on arrival as to the size of it.
"I wasn't aware at the time that it was going to be the new location for this year's show. I had only read it would understandably be held in Britain.
"There were guys in suits and work being carried out, but we thought it may have just been upkeep or improvement of the castle.
(Image: Alyson Freeman / SWNS)
"But I now believe they were more than likely making plans for the show. There were many parts shut off that were not accessible.
"The castle certainly has an eerie feel to it.There were many parts shut off that were not accessible. I wouldn't like to go in those areas at night.
(Image: Alyson Freeman / SWNS)
"I'm looking forward to seeing which celebrities will enter this year. I'm a big fan of the show and have watched every year.
"I'm not sure the celebrities realise what they are letting themselves in for this year, being based in Britain in winter - and in a haunted castle. I'm sure it will be great viewing!"
Grade-I listed Gwyrch Castle was built between 1812 and 1822 and has an interesting history.
Local legend has it that it was the site of the first hedge in Wales, hence the name - as gwyrch means hedge.
(Image: Alyson Freeman / SWNS)
It is also said to be haunted by a countess.
ITV officials are yet to confirm the location for the new series of 'I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!'.


birminghammail--2020-08-11--Court updates as son accused of murdering mother and stepfather

A 25-year-old man has gone on trial accused of murdering his mother and stepfather who were found dead at their @ @ @ @ @ , aged 52 , and her husband Rupinder Singh Bassan , aged 51 , were @ @ @ @ @ in Moat Road on February 25 .
Anmol Chana - the son of Mrs Kaur @ @ @ @ @ couple .
A trial has now begun at Birmingham Crown Court .
Prosecutor Jason Pitter @ @ @ @ @ this morning in a trial that will adhere to strict social distancing rules .
This @ @ @ @ @ cases delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic .
Read the live updates from the court below @

12:43
“Everything points to it being unplanned'
“I have little doubt that you found aspects of Chana past behaviour distasteful.
“You have heard he can be violent, volatile and aggressive. Within a short time he tried to contact escort agencies. None of that will endear you to him.
”Do not let those sort of issues cloud your view.
”Throughout this trial the prosecution have said virtually nothing about why this happened. Utter silence.
”If he had brought a knife to the scene why not kill her (his mother) when they were all alone and escape?
“If this were a planned and intended killing you might think it would have happened probably under the cover of darkness with stealth.
”We have not got post killing planning. You see the muddled attempts he made to get out of the country. Does that sound to you like somebody who had thought this through?
“Everything points to it being unplanned and very much in the heat of the moment
.”There was a trigger point. Something happened for the atmosphere to change and lead to bloody violence.
“He told you she was in his face shouting and bawling.”


birminghammail--2020-08-11--We simulated Wolves vs Sevilla to get a score prediction

Wolves continue their Europa League campaign on Tuesday evening as they face Sevilla in the quarter-final of the competition , with the game set to be played at the neutral venue of MSV-Arena in Germany .
Nuno Espirito Santo will be without Jonny against Sevilla , who suffered a serious knee injury in their previous game , with Ruben Vinagre set to deputise at left wing-back .
Wolves could also switch formation against the La Liga side , with 5-3-2/3-5-2 an option for Nuno on Tuesday night .
From this game onwards the latter stages of the 2019/20 Europa League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so this game will not have a 2nd leg , as the winner progresses to the semi-final of the competition .
So , what lineup will Wolves go with ?
And , which side will progress to the Europa League semi-final ?
We used FIFA 20 to get a unique score prediction ahead of the game between Wolves and Sevilla .
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To set up this simulation , we used kick-off mode @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a team to control ; we then selected the teams and watched the match play out by itself .
Sign up for our Wolves newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here The AI difficulty was set to legendary , with the line-up updated with the latest transfers , injuries and suspensions .
We predict that Wolves could set up in a 3-5-2/5-3-2 formation , with their lineup as follows : Patricio ; Boly , Coady , Saiss ; Doherty , Neves , Moutinho , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We predict that Sevilla could set up in a 4-3-3 formation , with the lineup as follows : Bounou ; Navas , Diego Carlos , Kounde , Reguilon ; Fernando , Jordan , Banega ; Ocampos , El-Nesyri , Suso .
Sevilla 's experience and pedigree shone through in our simulation of the Europa League quarter-final , as Wolves struggled to control the game throughout .
The Spanish side had the better of the first-half , almost going ahead on the half-hour , if not for a great save from Rui Patricio @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saved at the near post .
But Sevilla got their goal in the 40th minute , with Suso threading a pass into the path of Youssef En-Nesyri , who turned inside the box and fired an effort into the near post .
Wolves did improve in the second-half and had a lot more possession after the break , but Sevilla always looked in control , as Wolves ' only chances came from a few speculative long-range efforts from Neves .
In the end , the La Liga side 's experience in this competition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wolves unable to perform at their usual high standard .
Here are the full-time match stats .
Wolves actually averaged more possession and chances overall thanks to their performance in the second-half , but Sevilla always looked in control in our simulated game .
FIFA 20 predicts that Wolves will come up against an excellent Sevilla side in the quarter-final of the Europa League , with the La Liga side boasting experience and pedigree in this competition .
The simulated game predicts that Nuno 's side will have to be at their best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the semi-final .
What do you think the score will be ?
As always , this is just a bit of fun ahead of what is an important game for Wolves in their 2019/20 Europa League campaign , with a semi-final place at stake .

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Wolves continue their Europa League campaign on Tuesday evening as they face Sevilla in the quarter-final of the competition, with the game set to be played at the neutral venue of MSV-Arena in Germany.
Nuno Espirito Santo will be without Jonny against Sevilla, who suffered a serious knee injury in their previous game, with Ruben Vinagre set to deputise at left wing-back. Wolves could also switch formation against the La Liga side, with 5-3-2/3-5-2 an option for Nuno on Tuesday night.
From this game onwards the latter stages of the 2019/20 Europa League will be a straight knockout tournament, so this game will not have a 2nd leg, as the winner progresses to the semi-final of the competition.
So, what lineup will Wolves go with? And, which side will progress to the Europa League semi-final? We used FIFA 20 to get a unique score prediction ahead of the game between Wolves and Sevilla.
Click here to subscribe to Level up! The Esports and Gaming Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spreaker.
Wolves vs Sevilla score predicted using FIFA 20
To set up this simulation, we used kick-off mode within FIFA 20 but didn't select a team to control; we then selected the teams and watched the match play out by itself.
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The AI difficulty was set to legendary, with the line-up updated with the latest transfers, injuries and suspensions.
We predict that Wolves could set up in a 3-5-2/5-3-2 formation, with their lineup as follows: Patricio; Boly, Coady, Saiss; Doherty, Neves, Moutinho, Dendoncker, Vinagre; Jota, Jimenez.
We predict that Sevilla could set up in a 4-3-3 formation, with the lineup as follows: Bounou; Navas, Diego Carlos, Kounde, Reguilon; Fernando, Jordan, Banega; Ocampos, El-Nesyri, Suso.
Sevilla's experience and pedigree shone through in our simulation of the Europa League quarter-final, as Wolves struggled to control the game throughout.
The Spanish side had the better of the first-half, almost going ahead on the half-hour, if not for a great save from Rui Patricio, with Lucas Ocampos seeing an effort saved at the near post.
But Sevilla got their goal in the 40th minute, with Suso threading a pass into the path of Youssef En-Nesyri, who turned inside the box and fired an effort into the near post.
Wolves did improve in the second-half and had a lot more possession after the break, but Sevilla always looked in control, as Wolves' only chances came from a few speculative long-range efforts from Neves.
In the end, the La Liga side's experience in this competition won the game for Sevilla, with Wolves unable to perform at their usual high standard.
Full-time score: Wolves 0-1 Sevilla
Here are the full-time match stats.
Wolves actually averaged more possession and chances overall thanks to their performance in the second-half, but Sevilla always looked in control in our simulated game.
FIFA 20 predicts that Wolves will come up against an excellent Sevilla side in the quarter-final of the Europa League, with the La Liga side boasting experience and pedigree in this competition. The simulated game predicts that Nuno's side will have to be at their best if they are to get through to the semi-final.
What do you think the score will be? As always, this is just a bit of fun ahead of what is an important game for Wolves in their 2019/20 Europa League campaign, with a semi-final place at stake.