birminghammail--2020-07-14--James McClean hits out after Aston Villa fan racism arrest

James McClean has hit out over the sectarian and racist abuse he 's received during his time in England .
The former West Bromwich Albion winger , now at Stoke City , has been criticised for his decision not to wear a poppy and regularly receives sectarian taunts inside stadiums .
Two Premier League players reported incidents of racist abuse over the weekend with a 12-year-old Aston Villa fan arrested for sending sick messages to Wilfried Zaha on Instagram and Sheffield United star David McGoldrick also the subject of vile taunts online .
The Villa fan has since been released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigation .
McClean praised the support Zaha and McGoldrick have received but believes he has been treated unfairly .
`` What is the difference ? ''
said the 31-year-old .
`` I receive and have received more abuse than any other player during my nine years in England .
`` Twelve-year-old boys get arrested for posting racial abuse online to Zaha , again rightly so , has anyone ever been held accountable for mine ?
No .
`` Have I ever had my abuse condemned by the media ?
No !
In fact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thing that I do that might cause offence to anyone is highlighted by them . ''
McClean also revealed his anger at his fellow Republic of Ireland team-mates for failing to support him .
He continued : `` I have seen some of my fellow Irish team-mates post a black square in support of anti-racism as well as post condemning the discrimination , and again rightly so !
`` Have I ever seen any of them ever post a public condemnation of the discrimination I get , which funnily enough is a discrimination @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a no !
`` Does one kind of discrimination hold a higher bearing over another act of discrimination ? ''

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James McClean has hit out over the sectarian and racist abuse he's received during his time in England.
The former West Bromwich Albion winger, now at Stoke City, has been criticised for his decision not to wear a poppy and regularly receives sectarian taunts inside stadiums.
Two Premier League players reported incidents of racist abuse over the weekend with a 12-year-old Aston Villa fan arrested for sending sick messages to Wilfried Zaha on Instagram and Sheffield United star David McGoldrick also the subject of vile taunts online. The Villa fan has since been released by West Midlands Police but remains under investigation.
McClean praised the support Zaha and McGoldrick have received but believes he has been treated unfairly.
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"What is the difference?" said the 31-year-old. "I receive and have received more abuse than any other player during my nine years in England.
"Twelve-year-old boys get arrested for posting racial abuse online to Zaha, again rightly so, has anyone ever been held accountable for mine? No.
"Have I ever had my abuse condemned by the media? No! In fact, quite the opposite. The slightest thing that I do that might cause offence to anyone is highlighted by them."
McClean also revealed his anger at his fellow Republic of Ireland team-mates for failing to support him.
He continued: "I have seen some of my fellow Irish team-mates post a black square in support of anti-racism as well as post condemning the discrimination, and again rightly so!
"Have I ever seen any of them ever post a public condemnation of the discrimination I get, which funnily enough is a discrimination against them also? That would be a no!
"Does one kind of discrimination hold a higher bearing over another act of discrimination?"


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Teen rescued by fire crew after getting stuck in swing during TikTok vid

This is the moment a mortified teenager had to be rescued by firefighters after she got stuck in a baby swing while filming a TikTok video .
Layani Maclean , 14 , was at the local park with her pals and was filming a clip for the social media platform .
Each of them were taking it in turns getting in and out of the swing , when Layani got stuck and was unable to move .
She was left trying to escape for over an hour before her mum , Charlie Maclean , 40 , was forced to call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prior to the fire brigade 's arrival , Charlie and her neighbour attempted to free Layani with washing up liquid .
A video shows the firefighters arrive while embarrassed Layani covers her face .
Unhinging the swing whilst supporting her body weight , they used the washing up liquid to eventually squeeze her out .
The schoolgirl had been stuck for a total of 90 minutes .
Charlie , a mum-of-four , said : `` It was a really bizarre situation to walk into .
`` When my neighbour called to tell me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I arrived it was clear it was a bit more serious than i initially thought .
`` My daughter was really embarrassed when we had to call the fire fighters , but when they arrived they were amazing .
`` They did a great job , whilst cracking all the possible swing jokes they could think of .
`` This definitely was n't the first job they 'd been to like that and they assured both me and my daughter that it would n't be their last .
`` We 're in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to say thank you . ''
The incident took place on the evening of July 12 , in Faringdon , Oxfordshire .

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This is the moment a mortified teenager had to be rescued by firefighters after she got stuck in a baby swing while filming a TikTok video.
Layani Maclean, 14, was at the local park with her pals and was filming a clip for the social media platform.
Each of them were taking it in turns getting in and out of the swing, when Layani got stuck and was unable to move.
She was left trying to escape for over an hour before her mum, Charlie Maclean, 40, was forced to call for the assistance of local firefighters.
Prior to the fire brigade's arrival, Charlie and her neighbour attempted to free Layani with washing up liquid.
A video shows the firefighters arrive while embarrassed Layani covers her face.
(Image: SWNS)
Unhinging the swing whilst supporting her body weight, they used the washing up liquid to eventually squeeze her out.
The schoolgirl had been stuck for a total of 90 minutes.
Charlie, a mum-of-four, said: "It was a really bizarre situation to walk into.
(Image: SWNS)
"When my neighbour called to tell me I just started laughing, but when I arrived it was clear it was a bit more serious than i initially thought.
"My daughter was really embarrassed when we had to call the fire fighters, but when they arrived they were amazing.
"They did a great job, whilst cracking all the possible swing jokes they could think of.
"This definitely wasn't the first job they'd been to like that and they assured both me and my daughter that it wouldn't be their last.
"We're in the middle of baking them a cake now to say thank you."
The incident took place on the evening of July 12, in Faringdon, Oxfordshire.


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Stan Collymore sends Leeds United this Aston Villa transfer warning

Stan Collymore has warned Leeds United not to 'make the same mistake ' he thinks Aston Villa have done once their promotion to the Premier League is confirmed .
Marcelo Bielsa 's side are three points clear at the top of the Championship with nine points left to play for .
After Leeds ' last-minute win at Swansea City on Sunday , they are six points ahead of Brentford in third place and are on the brink of returning to the top flight .
Coming down are Norwich City and two from AFC Bournemouth , Aston Villa , Watford and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Now former Villan and fan of the B6 side Collymore has warned Leeds about their summer spending .
Villa are in 18th place , four points from safety with three games left to play for after a £130 million summer outlay on 12 new players .
Dean Smith 's side were forced into a summer recruitment mission after loan players departed following the Championship play-off final win and ageing players were released .
`` What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make the same mistake Aston Villa made this season , spending £100million-plus on potential , as they already have the nucleus of an exceptional young team , '' Collymore wrote in the Mirror .
`` They are good enough to have a successful season with the right couple of additions and by that I mean a mid-table finish .
`` What will also be interesting is how Bielsa copes with the Premier League and it may well be his work ethic works better over 38 games than 46 . ''
Villa can still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Everton , Arsenal and West Ham left to play .

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Stan Collymore has warned Leeds United not to 'make the same mistake' he thinks Aston Villa have done once their promotion to the Premier League is confirmed.
Marcelo Bielsa's side are three points clear at the top of the Championship with nine points left to play for.
After Leeds' last-minute win at Swansea City on Sunday, they are six points ahead of Brentford in third place and are on the brink of returning to the top flight.
Coming down are Norwich City and two from AFC Bournemouth, Aston Villa, Watford and West Ham United.
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Now former Villan and fan of the B6 side Collymore has warned Leeds about their summer spending.
Villa are in 19th place, four points from safety with three games left to play for after a £130 million summer outlay on 12 new players.
Dean Smith's side were forced into a summer recruitment mission after loan players departed following the Championship play-off final win and ageing players were released.
"What I hope is that they don't make the same mistake Aston Villa made this season, spending £100million-plus on potential, as they already have the nucleus of an exceptional young team," Collymore wrote in the Mirror.
"They are good enough to have a successful season with the right couple of additions and by that I mean a mid-table finish.
"What will also be interesting is how Bielsa copes with the Premier League and it may well be his work ethic works better over 38 games than 46."
Villa can still survive relegation to the Championship and have Everton, Arsenal and West Ham left to play.


birminghammail--2020-07-14--8 types of people exempt from wearing face masks - and 7 'reasonable excuses'

Face masks are now compulsory in shops and across the nation as people in England are told to don them from July 24 .
The government has updated its guidance , making wearing face masks law from later this month .
The regulations will be made under the Public Health ( Control of Disease ) Act 1984 , with a maximum fine of £100 - reduced to £50 if it is paid within 14 days .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock confirmed the new measures on Monday , July 13 , with shops urged to remind customers to wear them .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ police , the government has revealed , but certain exemptions could be made to keep the public safe and comfortable .
As is the case on public transport , children under 11 and those with certain disabilities will be exempt .
The move follows a weekend of confusion over whether ministers intended to make face coverings compulsory after Boris Johnson said they were looking at `` stricter '' rules .
According to the official Government guidance , the following groups are exempt : • A child under the age of 11 • An @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are acting in the course of their employment • Any other person providing services to the transport operator , under arrangements made with the transport operator , who is providing those services • A constable or police community support officer acting in the course of their duty • An emergency responder such as a paramedic or fire officer acting in the course of their duty • An official , for example , a border force officer , acting in the course of their duties • If you are allocated a cabin , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any time when you are in that accommodation , either alone , or only with members of your own household or a linked household • If you are on board public transport but remain in your private vehicle , for example on a car ferry • The video will start in And the government has also detailed `` reasonable excuses '' for not wearing a mask , including physical and mental impairments , if putting on , wearing or removing a face covering would cause you severe distress , and if you are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , someone who relies on lip reading to communicate .
If you are travelling to avoid injury or escape the risk of harm , and you do not have a face covering with you , this would also be `` reasonable '' , as would if you need to remove it during your journey to avoid harm or injury or the risk of harm or injury to yourself or others .
If you need to eat , drink , or take medication you can remove your face covering .
If you are asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police officer or other official , for example to check your railcard , then you can .

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Face masks are now compulsory in shops and across the nation as people in England are told to don them from July 24.
The government has updated its guidance, making wearing face masks law from later this month.
The regulations will be made under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984, with a maximum fine of £100 - reduced to £50 if it is paid within 14 days.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock confirmed the new measures on Monday, July 13, with shops urged to remind customers to wear them.
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The law will be enforced by the police, the government has revealed, but certain exemptions could be made to keep the public safe and comfortable.
As is the case on public transport, children under 11 and those with certain disabilities will be exempt.
The move follows a weekend of confusion over whether ministers intended to make face coverings compulsory after Boris Johnson said they were looking at "stricter" rules.
According to the official Government guidance, the following groups are exempt:
A child under the age of 11
An employee of the transport operator, when they are acting in the course of their employment
Any other person providing services to the transport operator, under arrangements made with the transport operator, who is providing those services
A constable or police community support officer acting in the course of their duty
An emergency responder such as a paramedic or fire officer acting in the course of their duty
An official, for example, a border force officer, acting in the course of their duties
If you are allocated a cabin, berth or other similar accommodation, at any time when you are in that accommodation, either alone, or only with members of your own household or a linked household
If you are on board public transport but remain in your private vehicle, for example on a car ferry
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And the government has also detailed "reasonable excuses" for not wearing a mask, including physical and mental impairments, if putting on, wearing or removing a face covering would cause you severe distress, and if you are travelling with, or providing assistance to, someone who relies on lip reading to communicate.
If you are travelling to avoid injury or escape the risk of harm, and you do not have a face covering with you, this would also be "reasonable", as would if you need to remove it during your journey to avoid harm or injury or the risk of harm or injury to yourself or others.
If you need to eat, drink, or take medication you can remove your face covering.
If you are asked to remove your face covering by a police officer or other official, for example to check your railcard, then you can.


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Black Country Day: Small celebrations and a message from Boris

Black Country Day celebrations are under way - and even Boris Johnson has got involved , encouraging people to have a bostin ' day .
Flags are being flown with pride as the region 's rich heritage is celebrated for the seventh year running - albeit on a much smaller scale than usual .
As the coronavirus crisis led to the cancellation of the annual Black Country Festival , a small event will now take place in Halesowen town centre between 1pm and 4pm , featuring Black Country Radio and performer Billy Spakemon .
Shops will be decked out with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cup cakes will be on sale .
People are also encouraged to put up flags at home and share photos and reasons why they are proud to live in the Black Country on social media using the hashtag # BCfestivalonline .
Councillor David Stanley , the Mayor of Dudley , said : `` As Dudley is the historic capital of the Black Country , it is really important that despite uncertain times that we still mark such an important event as the Black Country Festival .
`` Share your photos on social media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to you , using the hashtag .
I look forward to seeing them all . ''
To finish the day with a bang , a huge image of the Black Country flag will be beamed onto the walls of Dudley Town Hall tonight .
The St James ’ s Road venue will be lit up in the distinctive red , white and black – as can be seen in the image above .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has also got involved in festivities , sending a short video message at the request of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the clip - which can be viewed above - a cheerful Mr Johnson said : `` It 's over 300 years since Thomas Newcomen first fired up the world ’ s first practical steam-engine .
Where did he do it ?
In the Black Country .
`` And , as a proud former resident of Wolverhampton , the Black Country , I am very happy to wish everybody a happy Black Country Day . ''
Mr Wood added : “ This is obviously a very different Black Country Day to the normal month-long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never been more important for us to be promoting our local businesses , local tourism and all the Black Country has to offer .
“ To have the Prime Minister join us in this celebration of the Black Country is a real boost for our region .
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Black Country Day celebrations are under way - and even Boris Johnson has got involved, encouraging people to have a bostin' day.
Flags are being flown with pride as the region's rich heritage is celebrated for the seventh year running - albeit on a much smaller scale than usual.
As the coronavirus crisis led to the cancellation of the annual Black Country Festival, a small event will now take place in Halesowen town centre between 1pm and 4pm, featuring Black Country Radio and performer Billy Spakemon.
Shops will be decked out with bunting and flags and special Black Country cup cakes will be on sale.
People are also encouraged to put up flags at home and share photos and reasons why they are proud to live in the Black Country on social media using the hashtag #BCfestivalonline.
Councillor David Stanley, the Mayor of Dudley, said: "As Dudley is the historic capital of the Black Country, it is really important that despite uncertain times that we still mark such an important event as the Black Country Festival.
"Share your photos on social media about why the Black Country is special to you, using the hashtag. I look forward to seeing them all."
To finish the day with a bang, a huge image of the Black Country flag will be beamed onto the walls of Dudley Town Hall tonight.
(Image: Dudley Council)
The St James’s Road venue will be lit up in the distinctive red, white and black – as can be seen in the image above.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has also got involved in festivities, sending a short video message at the request of Dudley South MP Mike Wood.
In the clip - which can be viewed above - a cheerful Mr Johnson said: "It's over 300 years since Thomas Newcomen first fired up the world’s first practical steam-engine. Where did he do it? In the Black Country.
"And, as a proud former resident of Wolverhampton, the Black Country, I am very happy to wish everybody a happy Black Country Day."
Mr Wood added: “This is obviously a very different Black Country Day to the normal month-long Black Country festival, but it has never been more important for us to be promoting our local businesses, local tourism and all the Black Country has to offer.
“To have the Prime Minister join us in this celebration of the Black Country is a real boost for our region.”


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Number of weekly coronavirus deaths falls to lowest level since lockdown

The number of coronavirus deaths across a week-long period is now at the lowest level since lockdown began .
But experts are warning a `` worst-case '' scenario this winter could see as many as 120,000 die .
Covid-19 contributed to over 530 deaths in the week ending July 3 , which is the lowest number of deaths linked to the virus in the last 15 weeks .
That is according to the Office for National Statistics , which added : `` The number of death registrations involving the coronavirus ( Covid-19 ) decreased from 606 in Week 26 to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of Covid-19 deaths registered since Week 12 , week ending March 20 , when 103 deaths involved Covid-19 .
`` Of all deaths registered in Week 27 , 5.8 % mentioned Covid-19 , down from 6.7 % in Week 26 . ''
On March 23 , when coronavirus was announced , 539 deaths involving coronavirus were registered , according to ONS figures .
More than 50,548 deaths involving Covid-19 have been recorded in England and Wales during the outbreak , with the virus the main reason for deaths increasing above what would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ONS said .
The number of deaths involving coronavirus in care homes in England that were registered by July 3 was 14,332 , it added .
The number of deaths involving Covid-19 in the UK is now just under 56,000 , according to the latest available data .
Figures published last week by the National Records of Scotland showed that 4,173 deaths involving Covid-19 had been registered in Scotland up to July 5 , while 839 deaths had occurred in Northern Ireland up to July 3 , according to the Northern Ireland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ figures mean that so far 55,710 deaths have been registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate , including suspected cases .
A further 181 deaths have occurred in England , Wales and Northern Ireland since July 4 , according to NHS England , Public Health Wales and the Northern Ireland Department of Health .
Added together with the number of registered deaths , this means the overall Covid-19 death toll for the UK is currently just under 56,000 , at 55,891 .
There were a total of 9,140 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the week to July 3 , according to the ONS , 43 fewer than the five-year average of 9,183 .
This is the third week in a row that deaths have been below the five-year average .

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The number of coronavirus deaths across a week-long period is now at the lowest level since lockdown began.
But experts are warning a "worst-case" scenario this winter could see as many as 120,000 die.
Covid-19 contributed to over 530 deaths in the week ending July 3, which is the lowest number of deaths linked to the virus in the last 15 weeks.
That is according to the Office for National Statistics, which added: "The number of death registrations involving the coronavirus (Covid-19) decreased from 606 in Week 26 to 532 in Week 27, the lowest number of Covid-19 deaths registered since Week 12, week ending March 20, when 103 deaths involved Covid-19.
"Of all deaths registered in Week 27, 5.8% mentioned Covid-19, down from 6.7% in Week 26."
On March 23, when coronavirus was announced, 539 deaths involving coronavirus were registered, according to ONS figures.
More than 50,548 deaths involving Covid-19 have been recorded in England and Wales during the outbreak, with the virus the main reason for deaths increasing above what would normally be expected for this period, the ONS said.
The number of deaths involving coronavirus in care homes in England that were registered by July 3 was 14,332, it added.
The number of deaths involving Covid-19 in the UK is now just under 56,000, according to the latest available data.
Figures published last week by the National Records of Scotland showed that 4,173 deaths involving Covid-19 had been registered in Scotland up to July 5, while 839 deaths had occurred in Northern Ireland up to July 3, according to the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency.
Together these figures mean that so far 55,710 deaths have been registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate, including suspected cases.
A further 181 deaths have occurred in England, Wales and Northern Ireland since July 4, according to NHS England, Public Health Wales and the Northern Ireland Department of Health.
Added together with the number of registered deaths, this means the overall Covid-19 death toll for the UK is currently just under 56,000, at 55,891.
There were a total of 9,140 deaths registered in England and Wales in the week to July 3, according to the ONS, 43 fewer than the five-year average of 9,183.
This is the third week in a row that deaths have been below the five-year average.


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Police search for workers who left farm in covid quarantine

Police are involved in the search for three workers - including one who tested postive for coronavirus - after they left a farm quarantined after an outbreak .
West Mercia Police said they were `` assisting '' Public Health England ( PHE ) in trying to trace the fruit and veg pickers , who left Rook Row Farm at Mathon , near Worcester , without permission on Monday , July 13 .
All the pickers had been living in mobile homes on the site in the Herefordshire village .
After the outbreak , which numbered 74 confirmed cases as of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there and self isolate .
Karen Wright , director of public health at Herefordshire Council told Channel 4 News on Monday : `` There are agencies who I understand know where they are . ''
She then cut the interview short .
West Mercia Police said it was assisting with the search for the three missing workers .
Herefordshire Commander , Supt Sue Thomas , said : `` Within the constraints of the current legislation , we continue to support our partners in Public Health England and Herefordshire County Council as they work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there to keep them all safe and to provide reassurance to the local community .
`` In relation to an individual who has left the site after testing positive with the virus , we are assisting our colleagues at Public Health England , as required , in order to trace them.
” Pictures showed the site was being monitored by police .
Bosses at the workers ' employers , AS Green and Co , declined to comment on their whereabouts .
During the harvesting season , all employees stay on the farm 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is treated as `` one extended bubble '' , according to officials .
Herefordshire Council said in a joint statement with Public Health England that it had arranged food and essential supplies for the employees - who can carry out packing and picking work - while they self-isolate .
Translators were on the farm , and the pickers ' welfare was the council 's priority , officials said .
Public health officials said the outbreak had been confined to the farm .
Katie Spence , PHE Midlands health protection director , said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affected individuals were asked to self-isolate for seven days , with their households and close contacts asked to isolate for 14 days .
`` As we have seen a global trend of large food producers being subject to outbreaks , as a precautionary measure , the decision was made to test the entire workforce .
`` The initial batch of results showed a significant percentage of positive cases , despite these individuals being asymptomatic .
`` We are still awaiting a few final results , but currently we have 73 positive cases of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discovering the outbreak , AS Green and Co said : `` We contacted PHE and we are working closely with them and Public Health at Herefordshire Council to prevent the spread of Covid-19 . ''

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Police are involved in the search for three workers - including one who tested postive for coronavirus - after they left a farm quarantined after an outbreak.
West Mercia Police said they were "assisting" Public Health England (PHE) in trying to trace the fruit and veg pickers, who left Rook Row Farm at Mathon, near Worcester, without permission on Monday, July 13.
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All the pickers had been living in mobile homes on the site in the Herefordshire village. After the outbreak, which numbered 74 confirmed cases as of Monday, all were told to stay there and self isolate.
Karen Wright, director of public health at Herefordshire Council told Channel 4 News on Monday: "There are agencies who I understand know where they are." She then cut the interview short.
West Mercia Police said it was assisting with the search for the three missing workers.
Herefordshire Commander, Supt Sue Thomas, said: "Within the constraints of the current legislation, we continue to support our partners in Public Health England and Herefordshire County Council as they work with the farm owner and those working there to keep them all safe and to provide reassurance to the local community.
(Image: PA)
"In relation to an individual who has left the site after testing positive with the virus, we are assisting our colleagues at Public Health England, as required, in order to trace them.”
Pictures showed the site was being monitored by police. Bosses at the workers' employers, AS Green and Co, declined to comment on their whereabouts.
During the harvesting season, all employees stay on the farm's mobile homes, so the whole workforce is treated as "one extended bubble", according to officials.
Herefordshire Council said in a joint statement with Public Health England that it had arranged food and essential supplies for the employees - who can carry out packing and picking work - while they self-isolate.
Translators were on the farm, and the pickers' welfare was the council's priority, officials said.
Public health officials said the outbreak had been confined to the farm.
Katie Spence, PHE Midlands health protection director, said: "In line with NHS guidance, affected individuals were asked to self-isolate for seven days, with their households and close contacts asked to isolate for 14 days.
"As we have seen a global trend of large food producers being subject to outbreaks, as a precautionary measure, the decision was made to test the entire workforce.
"The initial batch of results showed a significant percentage of positive cases, despite these individuals being asymptomatic.
"We are still awaiting a few final results, but currently we have 73 positive cases of Covid-19 among the workforce."
After discovering the outbreak, AS Green and Co said: "We contacted PHE and we are working closely with them and Public Health at Herefordshire Council to prevent the spread of Covid-19."


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Robbie Fowler branded 'selfish' amid links to Birmingham City

Robbie Fowler has been branded 'selfish ' by one of his former players after turning his back on Australian club Brisbane Roar .
The 45-year-old has been touted as one of the leading contenders to become Birmingham City 's next manager after Pep Clotet 's sudden departure last week .
Clotet had been due to step down at the end of the season but a poor run of results saw him leave with four games to go .
Steve Spooner and Craig Gardner have taken the reins temporarily until a successor to Clotet is found and oversaw the defeat to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bowyer is the favourite and would be a popular choice with Blues fans but Fowler is also in the running and BirminghamLive understands the Liverpool legend would be interested in the job .
Fowler is available after quitting Brisbane and returning to the UK earlier this year .
His only other job in management came with Thai club Muangthong United .
And Irish striker Roy O'Donovan - who spent a short period working under Fowler before leaving Brisbane recently - has hit out at the manager 's decision to return to walk away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he should have come back , ” he told the Fox Football Podcast .
“ I think it ’ s a bit selfish .
I think [ he should have ] finished the season off , done it properly .
“ He ’ s started something so he might as well finish – even if he only finished this season , that would have been the right thing to do , for me .
“ They ’ re going to have to go a different way now for the rest of this season @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Robbie Fowler has been branded 'selfish' by one of his former players after turning his back on Australian club Brisbane Roar.
The 45-year-old has been touted as one of the leading contenders to become Birmingham City's next manager after Pep Clotet's sudden departure last week.
Clotet had been due to step down at the end of the season but a poor run of results saw him leave with four games to go.
Steve Spooner and Craig Gardner have taken the reins temporarily until a successor to Clotet is found and oversaw the defeat to Stoke City at the weekend.
Lee Bowyer is the favourite and would be a popular choice with Blues fans but Fowler is also in the running and BirminghamLive understands the Liverpool legend would be interested in the job.
Fowler is available after quitting Brisbane and returning to the UK earlier this year. His only other job in management came with Thai club Muangthong United.
And Irish striker Roy O'Donovan - who spent a short period working under Fowler before leaving Brisbane recently - has hit out at the manager's decision to return to walk away mid-season.
“Honestly, I thought he should have come back,” he told the Fox Football Podcast. “I think it’s a bit selfish. I think [he should have] finished the season off, done it properly.
“He’s started something so he might as well finish – even if he only finished this season, that would have been the right thing to do, for me.
“They’re going to have to go a different way now for the rest of this season and I wish them well.”


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Murder scene remains cordoned off as killer still at large

A murder scene in Wolverhampton remains sealed off as police continue the hunt for the machete-wielding killer .
Chervil Rise has been cordoned off since a young man was stabbed to death on Monday evening .
The attacker fled while the victim , who has not been named , was pronounced dead at the scene .
Officers are yet to make any arrests but West Midlands Police told Black Country Live the investigation was ongoing .
There was still a police presence outside the flats on Tuesday morning - as can be seen in the video above .
A force @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 999 call just after 5.20pm reporting a man having been attacked with a machete in Chervil Rise , Wolverhampton .
`` The victim - who is believed to be in his 20s - was pronounced dead at the scene and we 've cordoned off the area for a full forensic examination .
`` It ’ s understood the offender ran off on foot and we 're now appealing for witnesses to get in touch . ''
Anyone who witnessed what happened , or who saw a man running away , is asked to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between 8am and midnight .
People are asked to quote log 3707 of July 13 when passing on information .

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A murder scene in Wolverhampton remains sealed off as police continue the hunt for the machete-wielding killer.
Chervil Rise has been cordoned off since a young man was stabbed to death on Monday evening.
The attacker fled while the victim, who has not been named, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officers are yet to make any arrests but West Midlands Police told Black Country Live the investigation was ongoing.
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There was still a police presence outside the flats on Tuesday morning - as can be seen in the video above .
A force spokesman said: "We received a 999 call just after 5.20pm reporting a man having been attacked with a machete in Chervil Rise, Wolverhampton.
"The victim - who is believed to be in his 20s - was pronounced dead at the scene and we've cordoned off the area for a full forensic examination.
"It’s understood the offender ran off on foot and we're now appealing for witnesses to get in touch."
Anyone who witnessed what happened, or who saw a man running away, is asked to message police via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight.
Alternatively, call 101 or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
People are asked to quote log 3707 of July 13 when passing on information.


birminghammail--2020-07-14--'One more crack' - The story of when Gazza tried to sign for Wolves

Way back in the cold winter of 2003 , Wolverhampton Wanderers was almost the home of one of the most unlikely comeback stories in English football .
After a troubled stint at Chinese club Gansu Tianma , former England , Spurs and Newcastle United legend Paul Gascoigne , found himself trying to kickstart his fading career - in Telford .
Here we take a look at how Gazza ended up in a Wolves shirt , and what happened next .
Born in Gateshead , Paul 'Gazza ' Gascoigne is a former England footballer .
He played for Newcastle , Tottenham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ career .
Unfortunately , his off-field incidents over-shadowed the talents of probably the most gifted footballer the country has ever produced .
Gazza enjoyed some of his most successful days in England at Spurs after joining from boyhood club Newcastle for a then-British record of £2.2million in 1988 .
He played 112 times for the north London club and netted 33 times during a happy four years at White Hart Lane .
Gascoigne helped Spurs finish sixth in his first year before third 12 months later .
But it was his third season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as he won the FA Cup and ended up the joint-top scorer with Gary Lineker .
In the FA Cup final , against Nottingham Forest , Gascoigne tore his cruciate ligaments during a challenge with Gary Charles - which ended his time at Spurs , after missing the entire 1991-92 campaign .
Gascoigne then moved to Lazio for £5.5million .
He also earned 57 caps for England during a successful playing career , scoring 10 times .
He will be forever remembered for his tears of despair after England crashed out of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 30 years ago .
Wolves , on the other hand were back in the Premier League and looking to strengthen for the rest of the campaign .
We will leave all the controversies to one side , after all , we would be here all day .
There were numerous reasons that Gazza 's career stopped and started .
A successful spell at Rangers was one that had plenty of flashpoints , and silverware .
His post Rangers career was the spell that saw him go from Boro to Everton and then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slow and the past faded into the distance .
Each of the tenures had their own share of off-field problems as Gazza battled his demons .
The end of his Burnley stint saw him have unsuccessful trials at DC United , and Gillingham , before deciding to head to China .
An off-field battle with drink and depression meant that Gazza played just four times for the the Chinese League One side , scoring two goals , a spell in rehab in America meant he never returned to China .
This is where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'The Guvnor ' Ince was plying his trade at Molineux for Dave Jones ' newly promoted Premier League Wolves side .
Ince had previously described Gazza as 'the best player I have ever played with ' , and was instrumental in trying to encourage his old England pal to get back on his feet and try his luck at Molineux .
Gazza joined Wolves for training in November 2003 in a bid to recapture his fitness and form , and convince Jones to take a chance on him .
The players loved having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to say all the right things about the Geordie being involved .
Jones refused to rule out throwing the 36-year-old former England midfielder an unexpected Premiership lifeline .
He stated : `` The arrangement is open-ended - he stays as long as he wants to , '' said Jones '' If he turns out to be what we know Paul can be then you never say never .
`` Let 's just give Paul a bit of time and space and the chance to get fit . ''
Gascoigne said : `` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premiership team , which I never thought would happen a year ago .
`` I can train very hard and do extra training with the fitness coach and then look at it from there . ''
`` I spoke to Paul Ince and he had a word with Dave Jones to see if I could come along to training and get my fitness up , '' said Gascoigne .
`` I have been in the gym and out running on the roads and I just needed the ball really .
`` It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playing football and I have to thank Dave for inviting me along to Molineux .
`` I 've been training with the guys .
They 're a great bunch and made me feel very welcome early on .
I 'm just enjoying the training and enjoying my football again .
We 'll see what happens .
Bemused and eager fans at Telford 's Bucks Head ground watched on as Gazza made his competitive debut for Wolves in a reserve game against Sunderland .
He completed 90 minutes in 3-1 defeat , and admitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have been enjoying training , but playing is a different kettle of fish , '' Gascoigne told the club 's official website .
`` It was tough but very enjoyable .
I did n't have to be outstanding , I just needed to put a shift in and come away pleased with my efforts .
`` I need more games to get my fitness up , but Dave Jones has been brilliant and has been telling me not to push myself but to just keep plugging away .
`` You have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bottle to take me on .
`` I never thought I would be able to have one more crack at it .
`` It would be great if something comes of this , but if not there is always the option of Dubai . ''
Gazza 's next game saw him feature againt West Brom at Kidderminster Harriers ' Aggborough ground .
The Geordie conceeded a free-kick that led to Artim Sakiri puting Albion ahead .
It was a game that saw Gazza almost get on the scoresheet twice , once from a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dying minutes of the game he just failed to get on the end of a cross , echoing Euro 96 all over again .
Gazza also played against Blackburn reserves in a game that saw him take a knock on the shin , leading to him being replaced at half-time .
`` Gazza took a whack and was feeling tired so we took him off , '' Wolves assistant Terry Connor explained after the game .
It proved to be the last Wolves fans would see of him in gold and black .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Gazza and Wolves parted company after the handful of reserve team appearances and the attempt at a shock Premier League return .
Jones said at the time : '' Gazza has decided that he will not reach Premiership level at the moment and he has gone away to think about his future .
`` He is fit and he has been a pleasure to deal with since he has been here .
But he feels that he will not quite cut it at the moment .
`` It was entirely his decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gazza has been fantastic to have around the place and I am sure some other clubs will make him an offer .
`` He has crammed so much into such a short space of time and he has been no trouble at all .
Now I am sure he will do what is best for him . ''
Gazza told The Times : At the back of my mind I suppose I was half-hoping that I might get a contract out of them [ Wolves ] .
`` Not a big one , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in my hotel , I 've had to admit to myself that it 's not going to work .
`` Wolves are not going to give me a contract , however titchy .
It 's heartbreaking , but I might as well acknowledge that that 's it .

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Way back in the cold winter of 2003, Wolverhampton Wanderers was almost the home of one of the most unlikely comeback stories in English football.
After a troubled stint at Chinese club Gansu Tianma, former England, Spurs and Newcastle United legend Paul Gascoigne, found himself trying to kickstart his fading career - in Telford.
Here we take a look at how Gazza ended up in a Wolves shirt, and what happened next.
Who
Born in Gateshead, Paul 'Gazza' Gascoigne is a former England footballer. He played for Newcastle, Tottenham, Lazio and Rangers during a distinguished career.
Unfortunately, his off-field incidents over-shadowed the talents of probably the most gifted footballer the country has ever produced.
Gazza enjoyed some of his most successful days in England at Spurs after joining from boyhood club Newcastle for a then-British record of £2.2million in 1988.
He played 112 times for the north London club and netted 33 times during a happy four years at White Hart Lane.
Gascoigne helped Spurs finish sixth in his first year before third 12 months later.
But it was his third season where he enjoyed his greatest season - as he won the FA Cup and ended up the joint-top scorer with Gary Lineker.
In the FA Cup final, against Nottingham Forest, Gascoigne tore his cruciate ligaments during a challenge with Gary Charles - which ended his time at Spurs, after missing the entire 1991-92 campaign.
Gascoigne then moved to Lazio for £5.5million. He also earned 57 caps for England during a successful playing career, scoring 10 times.
He will be forever remembered for his tears of despair after England crashed out of their last World Cup semi-final at Italia 90, 30 years ago.
Wolves, on the other hand were back in the Premier League and looking to strengthen for the rest of the campaign.
Why Wolves?
We will leave all the controversies to one side, after all, we would be here all day.
There were numerous reasons that Gazza's career stopped and started.
A successful spell at Rangers was one that had plenty of flashpoints, and silverware.
His post Rangers career was the spell that saw him go from Boro to Everton and then to Burnley as the legs started to slow and the past faded into the distance.
Each of the tenures had their own share of off-field problems as Gazza battled his demons.
The end of his Burnley stint saw him have unsuccessful trials at DC United, and Gillingham, before deciding to head to China.
An off-field battle with drink and depression meant that Gazza played just four times for the the Chinese League One side, scoring two goals, a spell in rehab in America meant he never returned to China.
This is where Wolves come into the story.
Paul 'The Guvnor' Ince was plying his trade at Molineux for Dave Jones' newly promoted Premier League Wolves side.
Ince had previously described Gazza as 'the best player I have ever played with', and was instrumental in trying to encourage his old England pal to get back on his feet and try his luck at Molineux.
The dream
Gazza joined Wolves for training in November 2003 in a bid to recapture his fitness and form, and convince Jones to take a chance on him.
The players loved having Gazza around and Dave Jones was quick to say all the right things about the Geordie being involved.
Jones refused to rule out throwing the 36-year-old former England midfielder an unexpected Premiership lifeline.
He stated: "The arrangement is open-ended - he stays as long as he wants to," said Jones
"If he turns out to be what we know Paul can be then you never say never.
"Let's just give Paul a bit of time and space and the chance to get fit."
Gascoigne said: "The opportunity came along to train with a Premiership team, which I never thought would happen a year ago.
"I can train very hard and do extra training with the fitness coach and then look at it from there."
"I spoke to Paul Ince and he had a word with Dave Jones to see if I could come along to training and get my fitness up," said Gascoigne.
"I have been in the gym and out running on the roads and I just needed the ball really.
"It's just a case of getting back to playing football and I have to thank Dave for inviting me along to Molineux.
"I've been training with the guys. They're a great bunch and made me feel very welcome early on. I'm just enjoying the training and enjoying my football again. We'll see what happens.
What happened next
Bemused and eager fans at Telford's Bucks Head ground watched on as Gazza made his competitive debut for Wolves in a reserve game against Sunderland.
He completed 90 minutes in 3-1 defeat, and admitted it had been hard work.
"I have been enjoying training, but playing is a different kettle of fish," Gascoigne told the club's official website.
"It was tough but very enjoyable. I didn't have to be outstanding, I just needed to put a shift in and come away pleased with my efforts.
"I need more games to get my fitness up, but Dave Jones has been brilliant and has been telling me not to push myself but to just keep plugging away.
"You have to give the man credit for having the bottle to take me on.
"I never thought I would be able to have one more crack at it.
"It would be great if something comes of this, but if not there is always the option of Dubai."
Gazza's next game saw him feature againt West Brom at Kidderminster Harriers' Aggborough ground.
The Geordie conceeded a free-kick that led to Artim Sakiri puting Albion ahead.
It was a game that saw Gazza almost get on the scoresheet twice, once from a trademark free kick and then in the dying minutes of the game he just failed to get on the end of a cross, echoing Euro 96 all over again.
Gazza also played against Blackburn reserves in a game that saw him take a knock on the shin, leading to him being replaced at half-time.
"Gazza took a whack and was feeling tired so we took him off," Wolves assistant Terry Connor explained after the game.
It proved to be the last Wolves fans would see of him in gold and black.
The end
In a mutual parting of the ways, Gazza and Wolves parted company after the handful of reserve team appearances and the attempt at a shock Premier League return.
Jones said at the time:"Gazza has decided that he will not reach Premiership level at the moment and he has gone away to think about his future.
"He is fit and he has been a pleasure to deal with since he has been here. But he feels that he will not quite cut it at the moment.
"It was entirely his decision and I respect his honesty.
"Gazza has been fantastic to have around the place and I am sure some other clubs will make him an offer.
"He has crammed so much into such a short space of time and he has been no trouble at all. Now I am sure he will do what is best for him."
Gazza told The Times: At the back of my mind I suppose I was half-hoping that I might get a contract out of them [Wolves].
"Not a big one, obviously. But now, sitting here in my hotel, I've had to admit to myself that it's not going to work.
"Wolves are not going to give me a contract, however titchy. It's heartbreaking, but I might as well acknowledge that that's it.
"I feel devastated."


birminghammail--2020-07-14--'Crashing into a brick wall' - The expert view on Everton

Aston Villa 's win over Crystal Palace at the weekend has given fans hope that the club could yet secure their Premier League safety .
They take on Everton next in a game that they simply must win if they are to have a realistic chance of survival .
The Toffees have 15 more points on board than Villa and sit in mid-table , but crucially , they are on a bad run of form .
Villa fans will have watched with interest as Wolves dismantled Everton with relative ease at the weekend , and it will have given them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here We popped over to our sister site , the Liverpool Echo , to see what they made of Everton 's current situation .
If the draw with Southampton was like a punctured tyre on Everton 's road to Europe , defeat to Wolves was akin to crashing into a brick wall .
Any hopes of the Blues potentially sneaking into a Europa League place have surely now evaporated , regardless of whether a place drops further down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Monday morning .
The last week has prepared Evertonians for this eventuality .
In fact , the entire campaign has done exactly that when you look back across it .
Thinking to the struggles under Marco Silva at the beginning of the campaign and the position the club were left in , it 's amazing Carlo Ancelotti was even able to rekindle any sort of hope of a decent league finish this term .
The squad of players at his disposal certainly did n't seem capable of producing the performances necessary , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Those displays seem an age away now though .
The most disappointing aspect of it all is that Everton did n't go out of the race fighting .
They did n't get dragged out on their shield after being pipped by a couple of better sides .
Instead , their slim hopes of squeezing anything resembling success out of yet another disappointing campaign flickered out with a whimper .
Read more about Everton 's current situation , here Everton fans were furious after watching their side collapse to the 3-0 defeat to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that flattered the visitors , with Wolves missing a host of chances and Everton fans on social media slammed their team : @ MrAncelotti : only lucas digne and richarlison are good enough to wear our shirt , sell the lot actually cut our losses and put them all on a free absolutely disgusting @ Birchy_steve : That was so easy for Wolves .
Cruised to a 3-0 smashing without even getting out of 2nd gear .
We are pathetic .
@ NornIronToffee : just stuck with the cricket instead of watching that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bad as it ’ s gotten being an Everton fan !
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Some of these players don ’ t deserve to be at the club !
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No fight in some of these players !
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@ GoodisonBlueBoy : Which team looks like they ’ re newly promoted in the last couple of years to the Premier League .
Wolves , Sheff Utd , Newcastle or # EFC ?
@ Knightmare2003 : honestly have no words to sum up my once Great club .
Ca n't see us going anywhere anytime soon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Please Carlo , play the U23 's in the last few games .
We may get a bit of pride back .

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Adam Jones, Steve Wollaston)

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Aston Villa's win over Crystal Palace at the weekend has given fans hope that the club could yet secure their Premier League safety.
They take on Everton next in a game that they simply must win if they are to have a realistic chance of survival.
The Toffees have 15 more points on board than Villa and sit in mid-table, but crucially, they are on a bad run of form.
Villa fans will have watched with interest as Wolves dismantled Everton with relative ease at the weekend, and it will have given them hope.
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We popped over to our sister site, the Liverpool Echo, to see what they made of Everton's current situation.
Adam Jones writes:
If the draw with Southampton was like a punctured tyre on Everton's road to Europe, defeat to Wolves was akin to crashing into a brick wall.
Any hopes of the Blues potentially sneaking into a Europa League place have surely now evaporated, regardless of whether a place drops further down depending on Manchester City's ruling due on Monday morning.
The last week has prepared Evertonians for this eventuality. In fact, the entire campaign has done exactly that when you look back across it.
Thinking to the struggles under Marco Silva at the beginning of the campaign and the position the club were left in, it's amazing Carlo Ancelotti was even able to rekindle any sort of hope of a decent league finish this term.
The squad of players at his disposal certainly didn't seem capable of producing the performances necessary, but they did shortly after his arrival.
Those displays seem an age away now though.
The most disappointing aspect of it all is that Everton didn't go out of the race fighting. They didn't get dragged out on their shield after being pipped by a couple of better sides.
Instead, their slim hopes of squeezing anything resembling success out of yet another disappointing campaign flickered out with a whimper.
Read more about Everton's current situation, here
Everton fans were furious after watching their side collapse to the 3-0 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers.
It was a scoreline that flattered the visitors, with Wolves missing a host of chances and Everton fans on social media slammed their team:
@MrAncelotti: only lucas digne and richarlison are good enough to wear our shirt, sell the lot actually cut our losses and put them all on a free absolutely disgusting
@Birchy_steve: That was so easy for Wolves. Cruised to a 3-0 smashing without even getting out of 2nd gear. We are pathetic.
@NornIronToffee: just stuck with the cricket instead of watching that rubbish
@DanStevo1985: This is as bad as it’s gotten being an Everton fan!! Some of these players don’t deserve to be at the club!! No fight in some of these players!!!
@JackSutherland: 3-0 rather flattering on #EFC. Shambolic week,
@RossCDJ: Spineless, gutless, useless
@GoodisonBlueBoy: Which team looks like they’re newly promoted in the last couple of years to the Premier League. Wolves, Sheff Utd, Newcastle or #EFC?
@Knightmare2003: honestly have no words to sum up my once Great club. Can't see us going anywhere anytime soon. The players have no pride. Please Carlo, play the U23's in the last few games. We may get a bit of pride back.


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Officers have launched a murder inquiry after a man was stabbed to death in a Wolverhampton street.

Officers have launched a murder inquiry after a man was stabbed to death in a Wolverhampton street .
West Midlands @ @ @ @ @ 999 call just after 5.20pm reporting a man having been attacked with a machete in @ @ @ @ @ on Monday , July 13 .

Officers have launched a murder inquiry after a man was stabbed to death in a Wolverhampton street.
West Midlands Police said they received a 999 call just after 5.20pm reporting a man having been attacked with a machete in Chervil Rise, Wolverhampton, on Monday, July 13.
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birminghammail--2020-07-14--Clive Tyldesley steps down with ITV replacement revealed

Clive Tyldesley has been replaced as ITV ’ s lead football commentator .
The 65-year-old is stepping down after 22 years in the position .
Tyldesley will be replaced by Sam Matterface , but will continue to work with the station .
Director of ITV Sport Niall Sloane said : “ On behalf of ITV Sport , I would like to thank Clive for his superb work leading our commentary on some of the biggest occasions in world football throughout his outstanding career with us .
“ We are very glad he will continue with us and look forward to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the future.
” Matterface will take on the role of lead commentator from the start of the new season .
He has been a regular commentary voice on ITV , working on coverage of several major tournaments , including most recently the 2018 Russia World Cup .
Tyldesley has commentated on 17 Champions League finals , including dramatic victories for Liverpool , Chelsea and Manchester United , when he cried : “ Solskjaer has won it ” .
He was expected to lead the ITV team for this summer ’ s postponed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to return to the commentary box in a supporting role next season .
Tyldesley kept football fans amused on social media at the height of the coronavirus lockdown by commentating on his wife ’ s cooking .

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Clive Tyldesley has been replaced as ITV’s lead football commentator.
The 65-year-old is stepping down after 22 years in the position.
Tyldesley will be replaced by Sam Matterface, but will continue to work with the station.
Director of ITV Sport Niall Sloane said: “On behalf of ITV Sport, I would like to thank Clive for his superb work leading our commentary on some of the biggest occasions in world football throughout his outstanding career with us.
“We are very glad he will continue with us and look forward to working with him on many more occasions in the future.”
Matterface will take on the role of lead commentator from the start of the new season.
He has been a regular commentary voice on ITV, working on coverage of several major tournaments, including most recently the 2018 Russia World Cup.
Matterface will remain Talksport chief football commentator alongside his ITV role.
Tyldesley has commentated on 17 Champions League finals, including dramatic victories for Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United, when he cried: “Solskjaer has won it”.
He was expected to lead the ITV team for this summer’s postponed Euro 2020 finals and is still due to return to the commentary box in a supporting role next season.
Tyldesley kept football fans amused on social media at the height of the coronavirus lockdown by commentating on his wife’s cooking.


birminghammail--2020-07-14--New £125m rail expansion will link West Midlands to North East

Details of new rail services linking Coventry and Birmingham International station with the North East and Yorkshire are published today .
They include hourly , direct services to and from Derby , Sheffield , Doncaster , York , Darlington , Durham and Newcastle .
The improvements , due to cost between £125m and £180m , will also double double the number of services to Birmingham International and Coventry from Leamington Spa , Banbury , Oxford and Reading , from one to two trains per hour .
And there will be new direct services between Birmingham Moor Street , Solihull , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the aims is to improve connections to Birmingham Airport , which is next to Birmingham International train station .
The new services will give 2.2 million more people easy access to the airport , potentially giving it more customers .
The airport is a huge contributor to the West Midlands economy , supporting more than 30,000 jobs .
Nick Barton , Chief Executive of Birmingham Airport , said : `` Enhanced rail connectivity to and from our regional cities and towns is crucial for our airport customers and employees , and supports our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the year 2023 .
`` Investing in infrastructure is now even more important than ever to help stimulate the economic recovery following the pandemic .
We look forward to working with our partners to plan for the future and connect the regions by rail and air once again . ''
Birmingham International station is also on the doorstep of a number of the region 's top economic assets , including the National Exhibition Centre , Resorts World , Birmingham Business Park and Jaguar Land Rover ’ s Solihull plant The benefits of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commuters travelling on the Coventry to Birmingham rail corridor , one of the busiest in Europe , by reducing overcrowding and congestion .
Midlands Connect , the sub-national transport body , has submitted an initial business plan to the Government , and asked for £20m to develop detailed proposals .
It says construction could begin in 2024 .
The Government would need to agree to fund the scheme .
It ties in with Boris Johnson 's plan to invest in infrastructure to `` level up '' the country , and to kickstart the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It 's part of a wider set of proposed rail projects know as Midlands Engine Rail .
Planned enhancements are made possible by double tracking sections of the railway between Leamington , Kenilworth and Coventry , as well as utilising the additional network capacity created by HS2 high speed rail line , which will reduce demand on the existing rail network .
The HS2 line also includes a new railways station called Birmingham Interchange station , which will be connected to Birmingham International via an automated people mover .
Solihull Council is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with up to 5,000 new homes and 650,000 square metres of commercial space .
Sir John Peace , chairman of Midlands Connect , said : `` As we work to recover from the economic impacts of COVID-19 ; embarking on an ambitious and successful path post Brexit , our international connections and relationships with other UK regions will become more important than ever .
Providing a step change in rail connectivity to the city of Coventry and Birmingham International railway station , our proposals will enhance access to Birmingham Airport , the West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well as the nearby NEC , Resorts World and Jaguar Land Rover .
`` Integrating these upgrades into the existing network , with the arrival of HS2 at the adjacent Interchange station , will generate unparalleled investment and growth , creating jobs , thousands of new homes and more places to work , live and relax .
Our proposals will benefit workers , residents and travellers , bringing two million more people to within a direct rail journey of these exciting destinations . ''

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Details of new rail services linking Coventry and Birmingham International station with the North East and Yorkshire are published today.
They include hourly, direct services to and from Derby, Sheffield, Doncaster, York, Darlington, Durham and Newcastle.
The improvements, due to cost between £125m and £180m, will also double double the number of services to Birmingham International and Coventry from Leamington Spa, Banbury, Oxford and Reading, from one to two trains per hour.
And there will be new direct services between Birmingham Moor Street, Solihull, Warwick Parkway and Oxford.
One of the aims is to improve connections to Birmingham Airport, which is next to Birmingham International train station. The new services will give 2.2 million more people easy access to the airport, potentially giving it more customers. The airport is a huge contributor to the West Midlands economy, supporting more than 30,000 jobs.
Nick Barton, Chief Executive of Birmingham Airport, said: "Enhanced rail connectivity to and from our regional cities and towns is crucial for our airport customers and employees, and supports our rail modal share target of 25.5% by the year 2023.
"Investing in infrastructure is now even more important than ever to help stimulate the economic recovery following the pandemic. We look forward to working with our partners to plan for the future and connect the regions by rail and air once again."
Birmingham International station is also on the doorstep of a number of the region's top economic assets, including the National Exhibition Centre, Resorts World, Birmingham Business Park and Jaguar Land Rover’s Solihull plant
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The benefits of these improvements would also be felt by commuters travelling on the Coventry to Birmingham rail corridor, one of the busiest in Europe, by reducing overcrowding and congestion.
Midlands Connect, the sub-national transport body, has submitted an initial business plan to the Government, and asked for £20m to develop detailed proposals. It says construction could begin in 2024.
The Government would need to agree to fund the scheme. It ties in with Boris Johnson's plan to invest in infrastructure to "level up" the country, and to kickstart the economy following the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown. It's part of a wider set of proposed rail projects know as Midlands Engine Rail.
Planned enhancements are made possible by double tracking sections of the railway between Leamington, Kenilworth and Coventry, as well as utilising the additional network capacity created by HS2 high speed rail line, which will reduce demand on the existing rail network.
The HS2 line also includes a new railways station called Birmingham Interchange station, which will be connected to Birmingham International via an automated people mover. Solihull Council is leading plans to develop the surrounding area with up to 5,000 new homes and 650,000 square metres of commercial space.
Sir John Peace, chairman of Midlands Connect, said: "As we work to recover from the economic impacts of COVID-19; embarking on an ambitious and successful path post Brexit, our international connections and relationships with other UK regions will become more important than ever. Providing a step change in rail connectivity to the city of Coventry and Birmingham International railway station, our proposals will enhance access to Birmingham Airport, the West Midlands’ gateway to the world, as well as the nearby NEC, Resorts World and Jaguar Land Rover.
"Integrating these upgrades into the existing network, with the arrival of HS2 at the adjacent Interchange station, will generate unparalleled investment and growth, creating jobs, thousands of new homes and more places to work, live and relax. Our proposals will benefit workers, residents and travellers, bringing two million more people to within a direct rail journey of these exciting destinations."


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Euromillions results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Tuesday

It ’ s an exciting night for Euromillions players as Camelot plans to dish out multiple prizes to players across the UK .
The EuroMillions draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday at approximately 8pm .
The two special draws are being held to celebrate changes to the EuroMillions game which Camelot says will give players the chance of winning bigger jackpot prizes more often .
A spokesman for Camelot said : “ More prize money will go into the jackpot - plus there will be a prize cap increase to 200M Euros ( up from 190M Euros ) - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more often .
“ The changes , which will also see more special promotional draws in the year , came into effect from 1 February , with the first draw on Tuesday 4 February 2020 .
“ EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker guarantees to create a millionaire in every draw , but in the EuroMillions draw on Tuesday , February 4 , an additional 19 lucky winners will be able to look forward to becoming an overnight millionaire .
For every EuroMillions line played , UK players automatically receive a EuroMillions Millionaire Maker code @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the EuroMillions draw are 30 , 22 , 37 , 11 , 47 .
Millionaire Maker Selection : - one UK millionaire has been created : TWZR49269

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It’s an exciting night for Euromillions players as Camelot plans to dish out multiple prizes to players across the UK.
The EuroMillions draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday at approximately 8pm.
The two special draws are being held to celebrate changes to the EuroMillions game which Camelot says will give players the chance of winning bigger jackpot prizes more often.
A spokesman for Camelot said: “More prize money will go into the jackpot - plus there will be a prize cap increase to 200M Euros (up from 190M Euros) - meaning an increased chance of bigger jackpots more often.
“The changes, which will also see more special promotional draws in the year, came into effect from 1 February, with the first draw on Tuesday 4 February 2020.
“EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker guarantees to create a millionaire in every draw, but in the EuroMillions draw on Tuesday, February 4, an additional 19 lucky winners will be able to look forward to becoming an overnight millionaire. For every EuroMillions line played, UK players automatically receive a EuroMillions Millionaire Maker code printed on their ticket.”
Winning numbers in the EuroMillions draw are 30, 22, 37, 11, 47.
The Lucky Star numbers are 09, 10.
Tuesday's estimated jackpot is £23 million.
Millionaire Maker Selection: - one UK millionaire has been created: TWZR49269
Tonight's National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers are: 10, 22, 34, 35, 39.
The Thunderball is 08.


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Everton dealt defensive blow but duo set to return against Villa

Everton have been dealt a huge defensive blow ahead of hosting Aston Villa at Goodison Park on Thursday .
The Colombian - who scored past England in the 2018 World Cup - has featured 29 times across Everton 's 35 Premier League games this term but looks to be struggling to be fit for Thursday .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here '' Unfortunately , when you only have two days to recover , the player doesn ’ t recover properly and to have an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Elsewhere , fellow defender Mason Holgate - who missed a penalty for Albion in the play-offs against Villa last year - and Andre Gomes could return from injury .
Holgate , 23 , has missed Everton 's last two fixtures with a shin injury while Portuguese Gomes - a £22.5m buy from Barcelona last summer - was ruled out of the defeat at Molineux with an ankle knock .
When asked if the pair would be fit to face Villa , Ancelotti added : `` I think so . ''
As for Dean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hamstring ) and Kortney Hause ( groin ) are likely to miss the midweek trip after pulling up before and during Sunday 's win over Crystal Palace .
Bjorn Engels ( Achilles ) remains a major doubt while Tom Heaton and Wesley - both knee ligament - are sidelined until next season .

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Everton have been dealt a huge defensive blow ahead of hosting Aston Villa at Goodison Park on Thursday.
Towering centre-back Yerry Mina sustained a muscle injury during Sunday's 3-0 humbling at Wolves.
The Colombian - who scored past England in the 2018 World Cup - has featured 29 times across Everton's 35 Premier League games this term but looks to be struggling to be fit for Thursday.
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"Yerry had a muscular problem," Toffees boss Carlo Ancelotti confirmed.
"Unfortunately, when you only have two days to recover, the player doesn’t recover properly and to have an injury like this can happen."
Elsewhere, fellow defender Mason Holgate - who missed a penalty for Albion in the play-offs against Villa last year - and Andre Gomes could return from injury.
Holgate, 23, has missed Everton's last two fixtures with a shin injury while Portuguese Gomes - a £22.5m buy from Barcelona last summer - was ruled out of the defeat at Molineux with an ankle knock.
When asked if the pair would be fit to face Villa, Ancelotti added: "I think so."
As for Dean Smith's Villa, Neil Taylor (hamstring) and Kortney Hause (groin) are likely to miss the midweek trip after pulling up before and during Sunday's win over Crystal Palace. Bjorn Engels (Achilles) remains a major doubt while Tom Heaton and Wesley - both knee ligament - are sidelined until next season.


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Bilic gives simple response when asked about West Brom's promotion hopes

Slaven Bilic has seen enough since the defeat to Brentford to believe that his West Brom side can stave off the Londoners ’ push for Albion ’ s automatic promotion spot , with two games to go .
Albion were held by fourth placed Fulham at The Hawthorns on Tuesday ; with Leeds needing a victory to clinch a return to the top flight , second place would appear a straight shoot-out between the Baggies and the Bees .
They ’ ve taken 11 points from a possible 15 since that defeat at Griffin Park , and look ahead to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two wins will seal a top two spot .
Sign up for our Albion newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here “ We have got two extremely difficult games , ” Bilic reasoned .
“ Not only because of the opponent - definitely with that - but also because of the pressure .
“ But look , we started the re-start a bit slower .
Every team started a bit slower but we were a bit unlucky in those first couple of games to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after that , the last five games , we are creating , we are dominating , our running statistics are great .
We are in good form and playing good football .
That is why I have optimism and belief.
” The goalless draw at The Hawthorns was a cagey affair , for large periods , played out between two sides intent on naming themselves among English football ’ s elite next term .
The Cottagers , boasting league top scorer Aleksandar Mitrovic , enjoyed plenty of the ball , but Albion always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Indeed , the best chances of the game fell to the hosts , namely Grady Diangana and Semi Ajayi - both of them came within the space of a minute in the second half .
Bilic knew that a defeat would be potentially disastrous to Albion ’ s promotion hopes , but he did set his side up to claim victory all the same .
“ Our plan and our aim was to win the game , ” Bilic explained .
“ Okay , what I didn ’ t want to do towards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ switching a defensive minded player for an attacking minded player and changing the shape because it wasn ’ t necessary .
“ On one hand that was because of the point but more than that it was because with these players and in this system we were getting there .
“ We were getting in great situations .
In every big game you have spells where the teams are neutralising each other , but I think , overall , the whole second half was us .
“ We pushed for a winner and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ score a goal .
You can ’ t expect to have five clear cut chances , but we had more than enough to score .
“ I am extremely proud of the team performance .
The only thing that wasn ’ t there was the result .
”

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Slaven Bilic has seen enough since the defeat to Brentford to believe that his West Brom side can stave off the Londoners’ push for Albion’s automatic promotion spot, with two games to go.
Albion were held by fourth placed Fulham at The Hawthorns on Tuesday; with Leeds needing a victory to clinch a return to the top flight, second place would appear a straight shoot-out between the Baggies and the Bees.
They’ve taken 11 points from a possible 15 since that defeat at Griffin Park, and look ahead to meetings with Huddersfield and QPR knowing that two wins will seal a top two spot.
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“We have got two extremely difficult games,” Bilic reasoned. “Not only because of the opponent - definitely with that - but also because of the pressure.
“But look, we started the re-start a bit slower. Every team started a bit slower but we were a bit unlucky in those first couple of games to only get one point.
“Then after that, the last five games, we are creating, we are dominating, our running statistics are great. We are in good form and playing good football. That is why I have optimism and belief.”
The goalless draw at The Hawthorns was a cagey affair, for large periods, played out between two sides intent on naming themselves among English football’s elite next term.
The Cottagers, boasting league top scorer Aleksandar Mitrovic, enjoyed plenty of the ball, but Albion always looked comfortable in a defensive capacity.
Indeed, the best chances of the game fell to the hosts, namely Grady Diangana and Semi Ajayi - both of them came within the space of a minute in the second half.
Bilic knew that a defeat would be potentially disastrous to Albion’s promotion hopes, but he did set his side up to claim victory all the same.
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“Our plan and our aim was to win the game,” Bilic explained. “Okay, what I didn’t want to do towards the end of the game was basically switching a defensive minded player for an attacking minded player and changing the shape because it wasn’t necessary.
“On one hand that was because of the point but more than that it was because with these players and in this system we were getting there.
“We were getting in great situations. In every big game you have spells where the teams are neutralising each other, but I think, overall, the whole second half was us.
“We pushed for a winner and we created more than enough chances to score a goal. You can’t expect to have five clear cut chances, but we had more than enough to score.
“I am extremely proud of the team performance. The only thing that wasn’t there was the result.”


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Alan Hutton lifts the lid on John McGinn's big Aston Villa problem

John McGinn 's return from injury was viewed as a huge boost to Aston Villa 's fortunes - but with only one win since the return of football , the side 's struggle for success continues .
McGinn left the field on play with a fracture in December and was due to return in March , however , the suspension of the footballing calendar awarded McGinn more time to rest-up .
However , the footballer has n't looked close to fitness since his return - something highlighted by the player in a conversation with former Villa Alan Hutton .
Sign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ email in the box at the top of the page or click here '' Look , it ’ s one of those things , he ’ s been out for so long , we all know how good he is and what he can give the team , '' said Hutton to Football Insider .
`` Obviously having conversations with him myself , I ’ ve been there before , been out for a long time , it ’ s just doesn ’ t come back to you , it takes a little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be frustrated .
`` He knows how good he can be , he ’ ll want to give his all for the team , he ’ s that type of boy but look , he keeps fighting , he works as hard as possible , he trains hard and he ’ ll be looking to get up to top speed as soon as possible .
`` He ’ s getting there game by game , he ’ s getting better , obviously there ’ s only three games left so it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ building blocks . ''
Villa head coach Dean Smith made a startling revelation earlier , declaring that McGinn suffered another issue in March ahead of his return .
Smith revealed he sustained a thin break in his shin prior to the cancelled fixture against Chelsea on March 14 .
`` Prior to lockdown we were due to play Chelsea on the Saturday , '' Smith explained .
`` John was fit to play and he was going to be on the bench , but then earlier in the week he started to feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a scan and we found another stress fracture , which put him out for another six weeks .
`` He did n't train during the lockdown but once we came back to small group training he was back .
He 's been playing catch-up and it 's been very difficult .
It can take a while to get back up to speed but he ’ s certainly getting there now . ''
McGinn has three games left to find his fitness - and while he is a key member of this Villa side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maverick best to pluck victories from Everton , Arsenal and West Ham .

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John McGinn's return from injury was viewed as a huge boost to Aston Villa's fortunes - but with only one win since the return of football, the side's struggle for success continues.
McGinn left the field on play with a fracture in December and was due to return in March, however, the suspension of the footballing calendar awarded McGinn more time to rest-up.
However, the footballer hasn't looked close to fitness since his return - something highlighted by the player in a conversation with former Villa Alan Hutton.
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"Look, it’s one of those things, he’s been out for so long, we all know how good he is and what he can give the team," said Hutton to Football Insider.
"Obviously having conversations with him myself, I’ve been there before, been out for a long time, it’s just doesn’t come back to you, it takes a little while and of course he’ll be frustrated.
"He knows how good he can be, he’ll want to give his all for the team, he’s that type of boy but look, he keeps fighting, he works as hard as possible, he trains hard and he’ll be looking to get up to top speed as soon as possible.
"He’s getting there game by game, he’s getting better, obviously there’s only three games left so it’s going to be difficult but these are building blocks."
Villa head coach Dean Smith made a startling revelation earlier, declaring that McGinn suffered another issue in March ahead of his return.
Smith revealed he sustained a thin break in his shin prior to the cancelled fixture against Chelsea on March 14.
"Prior to lockdown we were due to play Chelsea on the Saturday," Smith explained. "John was fit to play and he was going to be on the bench, but then earlier in the week he started to feel his shin. We sent him for a scan and we found another stress fracture, which put him out for another six weeks.
"He didn't train during the lockdown but once we came back to small group training he was back. He's been playing catch-up and it's been very difficult. It can take a while to get back up to speed but he’s certainly getting there now."
McGinn has three games left to find his fitness - and while he is a key member of this Villa side, the team need him at his maverick best to pluck victories from Everton, Arsenal and West Ham.


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Limited edition Black Country Monopoly launches

Everyone loves a good game of Monopoly - even the sore losers .
The game has seen many coffee tables flipped with little green houses , red hotels , cards and tiny metal characters scattered across the living room floor .
The game , which has kept families entertained and feuding for decades , now has a new version to add to its collection .
Black Country Monopoly is now an official , limited edition version of the family favourite board game .
Mary Stevens Hospice teamed up with game giant Hasbro to create the new theme .
The game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up the cut and down the old ‘ oss road , capturing much-loved features of the Black Country .
Everything down to the Community Chest and Chance cards have been altered to fit with a Black Country theme .
The centre of the board has a nod to the rich history of the area , a spokeswoman for charity explains : “ As the Black Country is so rich in history it was essential for me that some elements of this were included in the centre of the game .
`` The design @ @ @ @ @ @ @ designed by Gracie Sheppard , with images synonymous to the Black Country overlaying it .
`` The area is internationally renowned for glass making so it absolutely had to feature on the centre alongside a famous Black Country colloquialism.
” Infamous landmarks have also been cast into limited edition playing pieces , such as Dudley Castle and the Titanic Anchor , which have been made by local company Thomas Dudley .
If you want to get your hands on one of the games , click here .

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Everyone loves a good game of Monopoly - even the sore losers.
The game has seen many coffee tables flipped with little green houses, red hotels, cards and tiny metal characters scattered across the living room floor.
The game, which has kept families entertained and feuding for decades, now has a new version to add to its collection.
Black Country Monopoly is now an official, limited edition version of the family favourite board game.
Mary Stevens Hospice teamed up with game giant Hasbro to create the new theme.
The game will take you round the Wrekin, up the cut and down the old ‘oss road, capturing much-loved features of the Black Country.
Everything down to the Community Chest and Chance cards have been altered to fit with a Black Country theme.
(Image: Jo Yarnall)
The centre of the board has a nod to the rich history of the area, a spokeswoman for charity explains: “As the Black Country is so rich in history it was essential for me that some elements of this were included in the centre of the game.
"The design is based around the Black Country flag designed by Gracie Sheppard, with images synonymous to the Black Country overlaying it.
"The area is internationally renowned for glass making so it absolutely had to feature on the centre alongside a famous Black Country colloquialism.”
Infamous landmarks have also been cast into limited edition playing pieces, such as Dudley Castle and the Titanic Anchor, which have been made by local company Thomas Dudley.
If you want to get your hands on one of the games, click here.


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Footage shows last sighting of missing Anne-Marie Campbell in Smethwick

Footage of a missing woman 's last known movements have been released by police - who are still desperately searching for her .
Anne-Marie Campbell , also known as Trisha , vanished two months ago on Friday , May 15 .
The 29-year-old is approximately 5ft 7in tall with long black hair .
She was last seen wearing an orange blouse , grey jumper and grey jeans .
Police have now released a video , which captured the last sighting of Anne-Marie in Smethwick , on June 1 .
You can see Anne-Marie slowly walking past a car on Bearwood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 29-year-old is slightly unsteady on her feet as she wonders the street - you can watch the clip above .
The force is urging anyone to come forward who may have any information on Anne-Marie 's whereabouts .
According to the West Midlands Police website , a person is defined as missing if their whereabouts can not be established and where the circumstances are out of character or the person may be subject of crime or at risk of harm to themselves or someone else .
A person may also be classed as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place where they are expected or required to be and there is no apparent risk .

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Footage of a missing woman's last known movements have been released by police - who are still desperately searching for her.
Anne-Marie Campbell, also known as Trisha, vanished two months ago on Friday, May 15.
The 29-year-old is approximately 5ft 7in tall with long black hair. She was last seen wearing an orange blouse, grey jumper and grey jeans.
Police have now released a video, which captured the last sighting of Anne-Marie in Smethwick, on June 1. You can see Anne-Marie slowly walking past a car on Bearwood Road.
It appears as though the 29-year-old is slightly unsteady on her feet as she wonders the street - you can watch the clip above.
The force is urging anyone to come forward who may have any information on Anne-Marie's whereabouts.
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What defines a person as missing?
According to the West Midlands Police website, a person is defined as missing if their whereabouts cannot be established and where the circumstances are out of character or the person may be subject of crime or at risk of harm to themselves or someone else.
A person may also be classed as absent if they are not at a place where they are expected or required to be and there is no apparent risk.