birminghammail--2020-10-20--Gabby Agbonlahor reveals brutal meeting with former Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert

Gabby Agbonlahor has revealed how Paul Lambert brutally put Ron Vlaar in his place after the former Aston Villa captain tried to get out of a trip to Portugal .
Villa had been dumped out the FA Cup at the third round stage by Sheffield United in January 2014 and Lambert wanted to take his players away for a mid-season training camp in Portugal .
A number of players were n't keen on the idea so Agbonlahor and Vlaar , the club 's captain at the time , approached Lambert and attempted to change his mind .
But the meeting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ planned .
Agbonlahor told talkSPORT Breakfast : “ I think it was February and we were out of the FA Cup and you normally get a couple of weeks off , don ’ t you , when you ’ re out of the FA Cup .
“ Lambert wanted to take us to Portugal but we didn ’ t want to go to Portugal for a week .
February , it ’ s not hot .
“ We thought ‘ can we just have the days off gaffer ?
’ It was cold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off so we could go to Dubai or something .
“ We went into his office , me and Ron Vlaar , and we asked Paul Lambert : ‘ We don ’ t want to go to Portugal ’ .
“ Ron Vlaar had kids he didn ’ t see a lot and we wanted the time off ourselves .
“ Paul Lambert was ruthless .
He said : ‘ Ron , I don ’ t like watching you play most weekends but I still have to watch you ’ .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to him .
He said : ‘ Ron , if you want to see your kids , get them a flight over or buy them a TV or something ’ .
“ He was ruthless that day and saying ‘ No , we are going to Portugal .
Get out ’ .
”

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Gabby Agbonlahor has revealed how Paul Lambert brutally put Ron Vlaar in his place after the former Aston Villa captain tried to get out of a trip to Portugal.
Villa had been dumped out the FA Cup at the third round stage by Sheffield United in January 2014 and Lambert wanted to take his players away for a mid-season training camp in Portugal.
A number of players weren't keen on the idea so Agbonlahor and Vlaar, the club's captain at the time, approached Lambert and attempted to change his mind.
But the meeting with the Scotsman didn't go as planned.
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Agbonlahor told talkSPORT Breakfast : “I think it was February and we were out of the FA Cup and you normally get a couple of weeks off, don’t you, when you’re out of the FA Cup.
“Lambert wanted to take us to Portugal but we didn’t want to go to Portugal for a week. February, it’s not hot.
“We thought ‘can we just have the days off gaffer?’ It was cold in Portugal and we wanted the days off so we could go to Dubai or something.
“We went into his office, me and Ron Vlaar, and we asked Paul Lambert: ‘We don’t want to go to Portugal’.
“Ron Vlaar had kids he didn’t see a lot and we wanted the time off ourselves.
“Paul Lambert was ruthless. He said: ‘Ron, I don’t like watching you play most weekends but I still have to watch you’.
“I couldn’t believe he said it to him. He said: ‘Ron, if you want to see your kids, get them a flight over or buy them a TV or something’.
“He was ruthless that day and saying ‘No, we are going to Portugal. Get out’.”


birminghammail--2020-10-20--West Brom shirt numbers that Grant & Krovinovic have taken

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West Brom concluded their January wheeling and dealing with the additions of three new faces right before the transfer deadline passed as the club and Sam Allardyce look to give themselves the best possible chance of clawing back the growing gap between themselves and the line of survival.
Albion brought in five new faces across the course of the month; Robert Snodgrass, Andy Lonergan, Mbaye Diagne, Okay Yokuslu and Ainsley Maitland-Niles, in turn, arrived at The Hawthorns as Allardyce stamped his mark on the squad he’d inherited when he took the job in December.
A number headed out the door in order to accommodate those new signings, too; seven players left the club either on permanent deals or loan arrangements elsewhere.
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Rekeem Harper, Kenneth Zohore and Cedric Kipre all secured game-time at other clubs until the end of the season, while Albion cut ties with Jonathan Bond and Filip Krovinovic.
Sam Field and Charlie Austin joined QPR in the Championship, both on initial loans; the latter has played his last game for Albion, while the former - a boyhood Baggie - has likely gone the same way. There’s an acceptance on his part that his career really must now get going.
The mini overhaul has meant a reshuffle on the back of the match-day programme when it comes to squad numbers. Here are the numbers for the new players.
The Albion squad numbers
01 - Sam Johnstone
02 - Darnell Furlong
03 - Kieran Gibbs
04 - Hal Robson-Kanu
05 - Kyle Bartley
06 - Semi Ajayi
07 - Callum Robinson
08 - Jake Livermore
09 - Kenneth Zohore (on loan at Millwall)
10 - Matt Phillips
11 - Grady Diangana
12 - Matheus Pereira
13 - Kamil Grosicki
14 - Conor Townsend
16 - Rekeem Harper (on loan at Birmingham City)
17 - Mbaye Diagne (on loan from Galatasaray)
18 - Conor Gallagher
19 - Romaine Sawyers
20 - Branislav Ivanovic
21 - Kyle Edwards
22 - Lee Peltier
23 - Robert Snodgrass
24 - Cedric Kipre (on loan at Charleroi)
25 - David Button
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27 - Dara O’Shea
29 - Karlan Grant
30 - Ainsley Maitland-Niles (on loan from Arsenal)
31 - Andy Lonergan
32 - Jamie Soule
33 - Saul Shotton
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35 - Okay Yokuslu (on loan from Celta Vigo)
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37 - Josh Griffiths (on loan at Cheltenham Town)
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39 - Rico Richards
40 - George Harmon
41 -
42 - Ted Cann
43 - Zak Delaney
44 - Tyrese Dyce
45 - Taylor Gardner-Hickman
46 - Tom Sharpe
47 - Aksum White
48 - Harry Williams
49 - Caleb Taylor
50 - Zak Brown
58 - Cheikh Diaby


birminghammail--2020-10-21--10 announcements from Boris Johnson in PMQs after tier 3 lockdown update

The PM appeared opposite Sir Keir in parliament for Prime Minister ’ s Questions ( PMQs ) on Wednesday October 21 .
It came following the news that South Yorkshire is to move to tier three .
The Prime Minister faced questions about the ongoing Greater Manchester funding row .
He and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham were embroiled in a very public fallout over the funding for the North West .
Swathes of the North West face tier three restrictions from later this week .
And in Parliament today , Mr Johnson was also quizzed over the failure of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what other efforts are being made to combat the second wave of the virus .
Sir Keir Starmer urged Boris Johnson to end his `` corrosive '' approach which results in `` local battles '' for cash and instead support a Labour motion for a national criteria to resolve such matters .
He told the Commons : `` This is a Prime Minister who can pay £7,000 a day for consultants on track and trace , which is n't working , can find £43 million for a garden bridge that was never built @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the people of Greater Manchester .
`` I really think the Prime Minister has crossed a Rubicon here , not just with the miserly way that he 's treated Greater Manchester , but the grubby take it or leave it way these local deals are being done .
`` It 's corrosive to public trust to pit region against region , mayor against mayor , council against council , asking them to trade away their businesses and jobs . ''
Mr Johnson said he is `` proud '' of the Government 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I think it 's the height of absurdity that he stands up and attacks the economic consequences of the measures we 're obliged to take across some parts of the country when he wants to turn the lights out with a full national lockdown .
`` That was his policy last week , was n't it ?
Perhaps he could confirm that 's still his policy . ''
How you get out of Tier 3 Mr Johnson said the simplest way for an area under Tier 3 restrictions to be reduced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get the ' R ' down to one or below '' .
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said : `` Prime Minister , how does an area which goes into Tier 3 restrictions get out of those restrictions ? ''
The Prime Minister replied : `` The simplest and most effective way for areas to get out of those restrictions is , of course , to get the ' R ' down to one or below .
`` I 'm very pleased to say that some areas are already having a considerable effect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
'We need a one nation approach to tackling coronavirus' Keir Starmer urges the PM and the Chancellor to stop `` bargaining with people 's lives '' and give cash to Manchester .
Boris Johnson now says Greater Manchester WILL get £60m support when it goes into Tier 3 .
Mr Johnson has said that the £60 million offered to Greater Manchester to support businesses affected by new coronavirus restrictions will be distributed to the region 's boroughs .
Boris Johnson responded : `` I made it absolutely clear that part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only in there for 28 days , we will review it after 28 days and areas that have gone into Tier 3 , I believe , are already making progress .
`` Areas where there are restrictions in place are also showing signs of progress .
We are pursuing a local , a regional approach , which is the sensible approach for this country . ''
Johnson clarified that areas will come out of Tier 3 `` when they are able to make progress '' .
Sir Keir said : `` Can I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - if the infection rate ' R ' in a Tier 3 area has not come below one , will it be possible under any circumstances for that area to come out of Tier 3 - if the ' R ' has n't come below one ? ''
The Prime Minister replied : `` Obviously the ' R ' is one of the measures that we look at and we 'll take a decision based on a number of things , including the ' R ' , but also of course rates of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and other data .
`` The most important thing is for areas that do go into Tier 3 - and I 'm very grateful to local leadership in the areas that have gone into Tier 3 , because it is the right thing for them to do , the right thing for their constituents , the right thing to save lives - when they are able to make progress then , of course , they will come out of Tier 3 .
`` As he knows full well , the measures that are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days . ''
Sir Keir Starmer said that Tier 3 is a `` gateway '' to potentially months and months of `` agony '' from which there is no exit .
He told the Commons : `` The widespread fear Prime Minister is that Tier 3 is the worst of all worlds .
It brings significant economic harm without getting the virus sufficiently under control to exit Tier 3 .
`` So , instead of being a solution , Tier 3 is a gateway to weeks and weeks , more likely months and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's no likely exit .
Can the Prime Minister not see the problem if there is n't a clear exit ? ''
Starmer : 'This Friday might be last opportunity for circuit breaker lockdown' The Labour leader calls once again for an England-wide circuit breaker lockdown for two weeks .
Boris Johnson said the policy is not the right one for the country .
He told the Commons : `` On Friday , thousands of people in Greater Manchester - taxi drivers , pub and hospitality workers , people working in betting shops @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be out of work or face significant pay cuts , that 's the reality on Friday in Greater Manchester .
`` But their rent and their mortgage wo n't be lower , their food and their heating bills wo n't be lower , and that could last for months .
Why ca n't the Prime Minister and the Chancellor understand this ?
Stop bargaining with people 's lives , stop dividing communities and provide the support that 's needed in Manchester . ''
Boris Johnson responded : `` I 'm very proud that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £1.1 billion in support for business , £200 million in extra un-ringfenced funding , £50 million to tackle infections in care homes , £20 million for test and trace , another £22 million for local response that we announced yesterday .
`` Yesterday the Mayor of Greater Manchester was offered a further £60 million which he turned down with no encouragement , I may say support from ( Sir Keir Starmer ) .
So I can tell the House today that that cash will be distributed to the boroughs of Greater Manchester .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Westminster , asked about the furlough scheme winding down .
PM Johnson said he is proud of the support he has been able to offer .
Blackford claimed Johnson has made a deliberate decision to let unemployment soar , “ just like Thatcher did in the 1980s ” .
Rupa Huq said the government 's schemes are time-limited and pressed the PM to support the Labour motion tonight to extend free school meals .
The PM , in response , said he hopes there is agreement on the need to keep kids @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Tory government extended free school meals to infants , while Labour never did that .
He said the government will support families throughout the holidays as well .

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has today faced Labour leader Keir Starmer at PMQs.
The PM appeared opposite Sir Keir in parliament for Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) on Wednesday October 21.
It came following the news that South Yorkshire is to move to tier three.
The Prime Minister faced questions about the ongoing Greater Manchester funding row.
He and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham were embroiled in a very public fallout over the funding for the North West.
Swathes of the North West face tier three restrictions from later this week.
And in Parliament today, Mr Johnson was also quizzed over the failure of the £12bn Test and Trace scheme and what other efforts are being made to combat the second wave of the virus.
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Johnson 'proud' of government support
Sir Keir Starmer urged Boris Johnson to end his "corrosive" approach which results in "local battles" for cash and instead support a Labour motion for a national criteria to resolve such matters.
He told the Commons: "This is a Prime Minister who can pay £7,000 a day for consultants on track and trace, which isn't working, can find £43 million for a garden bridge that was never built but he can't find £5 million for the people of Greater Manchester.
"I really think the Prime Minister has crossed a Rubicon here, not just with the miserly way that he's treated Greater Manchester, but the grubby take it or leave it way these local deals are being done.
"It's corrosive to public trust to pit region against region, mayor against mayor, council against council, asking them to trade away their businesses and jobs."
Mr Johnson said he is "proud" of the Government's support to the entire country, adding: "I think it's the height of absurdity that he stands up and attacks the economic consequences of the measures we're obliged to take across some parts of the country when he wants to turn the lights out with a full national lockdown.
"That was his policy last week, wasn't it? Perhaps he could confirm that's still his policy."
How you get out of Tier 3
Mr Johnson said the simplest way for an area under Tier 3 restrictions to be reduced to a lower tier is "to get the 'R' down to one or below".
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said: "Prime Minister, how does an area which goes into Tier 3 restrictions get out of those restrictions?"
The Prime Minister replied: "The simplest and most effective way for areas to get out of those restrictions is, of course, to get the 'R' down to one or below.
"I'm very pleased to say that some areas are already having a considerable effect with the measures that they are taking."
'We need a one nation approach to tackling coronavirus'
Keir Starmer urges the PM and the Chancellor to stop "bargaining with people's lives" and give cash to Manchester.
Boris Johnson now says Greater Manchester WILL get £60m support when it goes into Tier 3.
Funding for Greater Manchester confirmed
Mr Johnson has said that the £60 million offered to Greater Manchester to support businesses affected by new coronavirus restrictions will be distributed to the region's boroughs.
Boris Johnson responded: "I made it absolutely clear that part of the country going into Tier 3 is only in there for 28 days, we will review it after 28 days and areas that have gone into Tier 3, I believe, are already making progress.
"Areas where there are restrictions in place are also showing signs of progress. We are pursuing a local, a regional approach, which is the sensible approach for this country."
PM 'grateful' to tier 3 areas
Johnson clarified that areas will come out of Tier 3 "when they are able to make progress".
Sir Keir said: "Can I press the Prime Minister on that answer - if the infection rate 'R' in a Tier 3 area has not come below one, will it be possible under any circumstances for that area to come out of Tier 3 - if the 'R' hasn't come below one?"
(Image: PA)
The Prime Minister replied: "Obviously the 'R' is one of the measures that we look at and we'll take a decision based on a number of things, including the 'R', but also of course rates of infection, rates of admission to hospital and other data.
"The most important thing is for areas that do go into Tier 3 - and I'm very grateful to local leadership in the areas that have gone into Tier 3, because it is the right thing for them to do, the right thing for their constituents, the right thing to save lives - when they are able to make progress then, of course, they will come out of Tier 3.
"As he knows full well, the measures that are put in place are reviewed every 28 days."
Tier 3 'gateway to agony'
Sir Keir Starmer said that Tier 3 is a "gateway" to potentially months and months of "agony" from which there is no exit.
He told the Commons: "The widespread fear Prime Minister is that Tier 3 is the worst of all worlds. It brings significant economic harm without getting the virus sufficiently under control to exit Tier 3.
"So, instead of being a solution, Tier 3 is a gateway to weeks and weeks, more likely months and months, of agony from which there's no likely exit. Can the Prime Minister not see the problem if there isn't a clear exit?"
Starmer: 'This Friday might be last opportunity for circuit breaker lockdown'
The Labour leader calls once again for an England-wide circuit breaker lockdown for two weeks.
Boris Johnson said the policy is not the right one for the country.
Sir Keir demands PM 'stop bargaining with people's lives'
Sir Keir Starmer told Boris Johnson to "stop bargaining with people's lives".
He told the Commons: "On Friday, thousands of people in Greater Manchester - taxi drivers, pub and hospitality workers, people working in betting shops, the self-employed and freelancers will either be out of work or face significant pay cuts, that's the reality on Friday in Greater Manchester.
"But their rent and their mortgage won't be lower, their food and their heating bills won't be lower, and that could last for months. Why can't the Prime Minister and the Chancellor understand this? Stop bargaining with people's lives, stop dividing communities and provide the support that's needed in Manchester."
Boris Johnson responded: "I'm very proud that this Government has already given Greater Manchester £1.1 billion in support for business, £200 million in extra un-ringfenced funding, £50 million to tackle infections in care homes, £20 million for test and trace, another £22 million for local response that we announced yesterday.
"Yesterday the Mayor of Greater Manchester was offered a further £60 million which he turned down with no encouragement, I may say support from (Sir Keir Starmer). So I can tell the House today that that cash will be distributed to the boroughs of Greater Manchester."
Furlough update
Ian Blackford, the SNP leader at Westminster, asked about the furlough scheme winding down.
PM Johnson said he is proud of the support he has been able to offer.
Blackford claimed Johnson has made a deliberate decision to let unemployment soar, “just like Thatcher did in the 1980s”.
Free school meals update
Rupa Huq said the government's schemes are time-limited and pressed the PM to support the Labour motion tonight to extend free school meals. The PM, in response, said he hopes there is agreement on the need to keep kids in school.
The Prime Minister said the Tory government extended free school meals to infants, while Labour never did that.
He said the government will support families throughout the holidays as well.


birminghammail--2020-10-21--This is why you could see armed police at any time in Solihull town centre

Armed officers and search dogs will be used in a new initiative aimed at tackling potential terrorism and other criminal activities in Solihull .
Officers will adopt specialist tactics aimed at reducing crime with uniformed and plain clothed police officers trained to identify the tell-tale signs that someone is intent on committing crime .
They will be supported by specialist police resources , including armed officers , search dogs , drones and a network of CCTV cameras .
West Midlands Police said Project Servator will officially move into the town centre today ( Oct 21 ) after the success of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city centre .
Police said `` highly visible deployments can take place at any time '' at key locations in the town centre .
It will eventually be rolled out across the rest of the borough , the force said .
The same tactics have been adopted in specific locations across the country , including key transport hubs and more widely across the UK , including in London , Essex and North Yorkshire .
Police - who will also work with security staff , shop retailers and Solihull Street Wardens - said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of crime , while reassuring members of the public .
Solihull Police Superintendent Rich Agar said : “ The safety of everyone visiting and working in the town centre is our priority and these tactics will continue to help us to further combat crime .
“ Project Servator takes the best elements of traditional community policing and updates the approach with findings from extensive scientific research to maximise police resources and its effectiveness to fight crime .
“ One of the key elements of Project Servator is unpredictability , so don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police presence pop up at any time .
It ’ s nothing to worry about .
“ Our officers are here to keep you safe and I urge people to speak to us if they have any concerns .
You can play an important role by being vigilant and reporting anything that doesn ’ t feel right , either to an officer or by calling 101 .
In an emergency of course people need to dial 999 .
“ Our partners such as Solihull Council , Solihull BID and Touchwood fully support this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to remain vigilant and to report anything suspicious . ''
Tony Elvin , General Manager of Touchwood Solihull , added : “ It may be early days for # ProjectServator in Solihull but the impact is already being felt and we ’ re hugely grateful for the enhanced Police presence across the town .
“ Without doubt Solihull has become a harder target for those seeking to cause harm to visitors or businesses within the town centre .
The enhanced team working between key stakeholders has been an unexpected benefit , truly supporting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it Covered ’ ethos . ''

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Armed officers and search dogs will be used in a new initiative aimed at tackling potential terrorism and other criminal activities in Solihull.
Officers will adopt specialist tactics aimed at reducing crime with uniformed and plain clothed police officers trained to identify the tell-tale signs that someone is intent on committing crime.
They will be supported by specialist police resources, including armed officers, search dogs, drones and a network of CCTV cameras.
West Midlands Police said Project Servator will officially move into the town centre today (Oct 21) after the success of the project at Birmingham Airport and Birmingham city centre.
Police said "highly visible deployments can take place at any time" at key locations in the town centre. It will eventually be rolled out across the rest of the borough, the force said.
The same tactics have been adopted in specific locations across the country, including key transport hubs and more widely across the UK, including in London, Essex and North Yorkshire.
Police - who will also work with security staff, shop retailers and Solihull Street Wardens - said the tactics are designed to disrupt a range of crime, while reassuring members of the public.
Solihull Police Superintendent Rich Agar said: “The safety of everyone visiting and working in the town centre is our priority and these tactics will continue to help us to further combat crime.
“Project Servator takes the best elements of traditional community policing and updates the approach with findings from extensive scientific research to maximise police resources and its effectiveness to fight crime.
“One of the key elements of Project Servator is unpredictability, so don’t be surprised if you see a visible police presence pop up at any time. It’s nothing to worry about.
“Our officers are here to keep you safe and I urge people to speak to us if they have any concerns. You can play an important role by being vigilant and reporting anything that doesn’t feel right, either to an officer or by calling 101. In an emergency of course people need to dial 999.
“Our partners such as Solihull Council, Solihull BID and Touchwood fully support this initiative and join us in encouraging people to remain vigilant and to report anything suspicious."
Tony Elvin, General Manager of Touchwood Solihull, added: “It may be early days for #ProjectServator in Solihull but the impact is already being felt and we’re hugely grateful for the enhanced Police presence across the town.
“Without doubt Solihull has become a harder target for those seeking to cause harm to visitors or businesses within the town centre. The enhanced team working between key stakeholders has been an unexpected benefit, truly supporting the ‘Together We’ve got it Covered’ ethos."


birminghammail--2020-10-21--Martin Lewis warns 9 types of people they could lose thousands

Martin Lewis has urgently warned Brits that three-month payment holidays for debts are ending on October 31 .
From next Saturday , that right is withdrawn - instead replaced with `` tailored support '' that will show up to other lenders on your credit file .
`` Four key personal finance support pillars were put in place during lockdown - furlough , self-employment grants , a universal credit boost and the right to take 3 month payment holidays on most debts , '' Martin wrote in the weekly MoneySavingExpert.com newsletter .
`` While as a nation we 're far from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these schemes are gradually being dismantled .
`` If you get in before they shut , they last 3 months .
So everyone should evaluate ASAP if they need one . ''
Mr Lewis warned holidays are available on the following : '' There 's also a month 's payment and interest holiday for payday loans , '' he added .
`` If you 've already had two 3 month holidays on a single product , if you apply for another on that same product you 'll be put on to the post-31 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NEED one ( or will need one ) , take it , but ONLY if you really need it .
`` A payment holiday is far better than missing payments without an agreement .
Yet be aware there are two major consequences . ''
The consequences Mr Lewis shares in his weekly MSE newsletter are the fact it could hurt your ability to get future credit , and interest quickly racks up too .
`` If you do n't really need a 3 month holiday , do n't do it , or take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ repayments if you can , '' he warned .
The Martin Lewis Money Show returns on Thursday from 8.30pm on ITV1 .

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Martin Lewis has urgently warned Brits that three-month payment holidays for debts are ending on October 31.
From next Saturday, that right is withdrawn - instead replaced with "tailored support" that will show up to other lenders on your credit file.
"Four key personal finance support pillars were put in place during lockdown - furlough, self-employment grants, a universal credit boost and the right to take 3 month payment holidays on most debts," Martin wrote in the weekly MoneySavingExpert.com newsletter.
"While as a nation we're far from out of the pandemic's clutches, these schemes are gradually being dismantled.
"If you get in before they shut, they last 3 months. So everyone should evaluate ASAP if they need one."
Mr Lewis warned holidays are available on the following:
mortgages
overdrafts
credit cards
personal loans
insurance
car finance
buy-now-pay-later loans
rent-to-own agreements
pawnbroker loans
"There's also a month's payment and interest holiday for payday loans," he added.
"If you've already had two 3 month holidays on a single product, if you apply for another on that same product you'll be put on to the post-31 October regime."
"If you NEED one (or will need one), take it, but ONLY if you really need it.
"A payment holiday is far better than missing payments without an agreement. Yet be aware there are two major consequences."
The consequences Mr Lewis shares in his weekly MSE newsletter are the fact it could hurt your ability to get future credit, and interest quickly racks up too.
"If you don't really need a 3 month holiday, don't do it, or take a shorter break or make some voluntary repayments if you can," he warned.
The Martin Lewis Money Show returns on Thursday from 8.30pm on ITV1.


birminghammail--2020-10-21--School closes as two teachers catch coronavirus and third has symptoms

Droitwich Spa High School has been forced to send pupils home today after a number of teachers contracted Covid-19 .
The school announced this morning , Wednesday , October 21 , that it had two notifications a teacher had tested positive for the virus while a third with symptoms was awaiting results .
Amid the confusion , pupils who had still gone in were taken back home , with the school saying it would do 'minibus runs ' per year group .
The school is now closed to all students , with teaching being delivered remotely .
Staff are also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been in close contact with the teachers involved .
The initial update on the school website , posted at around 8am , read : `` School is CLOSED to ALL students today .
This morning we ’ ve had two notifications that a teacher has tested positive and we have a third symptomatic , awaiting results .
`` In the timeframe we have we can ’ t ensure we can track and trace all the close contacts there may be so we ’ re closed today .
As far as possible we will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re looking after students ( in their zones ) who have made their way here and aren ’ t sure about how to get back .
We will do minibus runs ( per year group ) for those that need them . ''
The school later said that staff would 'aim to teach Years 10 , 11 , 12 and 13 on Microsoft Teams wherever possible today ' .
It added it was attempting to identify which students may have been in close contact with the staff involved .
The update read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staying inside today doing their work and in the next few hours we ’ ll be in contact with parents of any children who will need to isolate for longer . ''
Elsewhere in the county , Worcester Sixth Form College became the latest college to announce a two-week ‘ circuit breaker ’ after it reported a 'handful ' of coronavirus cases .
The college was closed to all students , with teaching being delivered remotely for two weeks from Monday , October 19 .
A spokesperson for the college said it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the half-term break .
The decision was made after a number of Covid cases affecting students were confirmed at the college .

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Droitwich Spa High School has been forced to send pupils home today after a number of teachers contracted Covid-19.
The school announced this morning, Wednesday, October 21, that it had two notifications a teacher had tested positive for the virus while a third with symptoms was awaiting results.
Amid the confusion, pupils who had still gone in were taken back home, with the school saying it would do 'minibus runs' per year group.
The school is now closed to all students, with teaching being delivered remotely. Staff are also attempting to identify which students may have been in close contact with the teachers involved.
The initial update on the school website, posted at around 8am, read: "School is CLOSED to ALL students today. This morning we’ve had two notifications that a teacher has tested positive and we have a third symptomatic, awaiting results.
"In the timeframe we have we can’t ensure we can track and trace all the close contacts there may be so we’re closed today. As far as possible we will teach lessons on Teams.
"We’re looking after students (in their zones) who have made their way here and aren’t sure about how to get back. We will do minibus runs (per year group) for those that need them."
The school later said that staff would 'aim to teach Years 10, 11, 12 and 13 on Microsoft Teams wherever possible today'.
It added it was attempting to identify which students may have been in close contact with the staff involved.
The update read: "We hope students will be staying inside today doing their work and in the next few hours we’ll be in contact with parents of any children who will need to isolate for longer."
Elsewhere in the county, Worcester Sixth Form College became the latest college to announce a two-week ‘circuit breaker’ after it reported a 'handful' of coronavirus cases.
The college was closed to all students, with teaching being delivered remotely for two weeks from Monday, October 19.
A spokesperson for the college said it was expected the campus would reopen to students after the half-term break.
The decision was made after a number of Covid cases affecting students were confirmed at the college.


birminghammail--2020-10-21--24 city centre bars and restaurants with outdoor spaces

From pretty canalside pubs to craft gin pods , there are plenty of outdoor spaces in which to socialise in Birmingham city centre .
Most have patio heaters and parasols to ward off the chills , some are on balconies where you can watch the world go by and others are fairy-lit oases hidden off the city 's main entertainment streets .
The government 's decision to impose tougher Covid-19 restrictions on Birmingham by placing the city in the tier two ‘ high ’ risk category mean that people are banned from mixing with other households in any indoor setting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and restaurants .
So , those wanting to continue to meet friends and family need to find outdoor spaces in order to legally enjoy drinks and meals out .
The nationwide 'rule of six ' still applies when meeting in the city to socialise .
`` This video not only shows what a tremendous range of pubs , bars and restaurants we have here , but also the great variety of outdoor space available to safely socialise , '' said Mike Olley , general manager of Westside BID , which has put together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospitality sector .
“ Everyone at the BID is determined to ensure that our hospitality venues remain open and alive to the needs of our customers during these extremely difficult times.
” Many of the venues centre around Brindleyplace and its attractive canals whilst others are in Broadway Plaza , Centenary Square , Five Ways , Gas Street Basin and Broad Street .
Find out more here a scroll down for the Westside BID list of 24 venues with outdoor spaces ... 24 pubs , bars and restaurants in Birmingham city centre with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with outside space includes : • Be At One , BrindleyPlace • The Figure of Eight , Broad Street

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From pretty canalside pubs to craft gin pods, there are plenty of outdoor spaces in which to socialise in Birmingham city centre.
Most have patio heaters and parasols to ward off the chills, some are on balconies where you can watch the world go by and others are fairy-lit oases hidden off the city's main entertainment streets.
The government's decision to impose tougher Covid-19 restrictions on Birmingham by placing the city in the tier two ‘high’ risk category mean that people are banned from mixing with other households in any indoor setting, including hospitality venues such as pubs and restaurants.
So, those wanting to continue to meet friends and family need to find outdoor spaces in order to legally enjoy drinks and meals out. The nationwide 'rule of six' still applies when meeting in the city to socialise.
"This video not only shows what a tremendous range of pubs, bars and restaurants we have here, but also the great variety of outdoor space available to safely socialise," said Mike Olley, general manager of Westside BID, which has put together the video to help boost Brum's hospitality sector.
“Everyone at the BID is determined to ensure that our hospitality venues remain open and alive to the needs of our customers during these extremely difficult times.”
Many of the venues centre around Brindleyplace and its attractive canals whilst others are in Broadway Plaza, Centenary Square, Five Ways, Gas Street Basin and Broad Street. Find out more here a scroll down for the Westside BID list of 24 venues with outdoor spaces ...
24 pubs, bars and restaurants in Birmingham city centre with outdoor spaces
The A-Z of BID venues with outside space includes:
All Bar One, BrindleyPlace
Bank, BrindleyPlace
Be At One, BrindleyPlace
The Brasshouse, Broad Street
The Canal House, Gas Street Basin
Canalside Bar, Gas Street Basin
Cielo, BrindleyPlace
Cosy Club, BrindleyPlace
Coyote Ugly, Broad Street
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birminghammail--2020-10-21--Spectacular socially-distanced lantern show coming to Birmingham this week

A magical lantern show will be illuminated in Birmingham ’ s Chinese Quarter this week to mark the release of the brand-new animated film , Netflix 's Over the Moon will be celebrated in Birmingham from this Friday until November 15 .
The show consists of over fifty giant lanterns across the two locations , all handcrafted by the Liverpool-based team who created lanterns for the Lumiere Festival .
It will be brought to life with a thrilling animated illumination of over 12,000 LED lights and will tell the story of Fei Fei and her trusty partner Bungee the Rabbit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ e , the Moon Goddess whose legendary tale gave birth to the Mid-Autumn festival .
Characters portrayed in the Installation include the mythical Jade Rabbit , Lunarian guardians Foo Dogs , luminescent Moon Frogs , and a rocket ship inspired by that built by the film ’ s lead character Fei Fei , along with her trusted companion Bungee .
They culminate in a giant moon sphere bearing the images of Chang ’ e , Fei Fei and Bungee , along with a travelling rocket bike that can be viewed at ground @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Liverpool ’ s Lantern Company , with over 30 people in 5 locations working on each of them in a safe socially distanced manner .
The immersive light walkway has been created in a way to be enjoyed outdoors in a socially distanced manner and in accordance with current Governmental guidelines .
Chu Ting Tang , Chairman of the London Chinatown Chinese Association ( LCCA ) , said : “ We ’ re delighted to be working with Netflix to shine light on the Mid-Autumn festival , an important part of Chinese @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that a new film , co-produced by Chinese production company Pearl Studios , is celebrating the folklore of the Moon Goddess and we ’ re honoured to host the lanterns ” .
Karen Baines , Head of Group Marketing and Communications at Shaftesbury , commented : “ Over The Moon is a wonderful tale highlighting the value of determination and passion , qualities that Chinatown London ’ s tenants have shown in abundance over the last few months .
`` This collaboration with Netflix showcases the destination ’ s appreciation of Chinese tradition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking for new and relevant ways to engage with Chinatown London visitors and create a mix of modernism and tradition which embodies East Asian culture , creating a home away from home .
`` It is fantastic that this can be enjoyed both outside , and socially distanced , to ensure it is safe for all visitors ” James Wong , Community Leader and Restaurateur and Chair of Birmingham ’ s Chinese Festival Committee , said : “ We ’ re very proud of Birmingham ’ s Chinese quarter , which includes a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chinese architectural flourishes around the Arcadian , which will truly come to life with this Over The Moon celebration .
`` We ’ re thrilled to partner with Netflix to celebrate this film that wonderfully celebrates the Chinese folklore of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
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A magical lantern show will be illuminated in Birmingham’s Chinese Quarter this week to mark the release of the brand-new animated film,
Netflix's Over the Moon will be celebrated in Birmingham from this Friday until November 15.
The show consists of over fifty giant lanterns across the two locations, all handcrafted by the Liverpool-based team who created lanterns for the Lumiere Festival.
It will be brought to life with a thrilling animated illumination of over 12,000 LED lights and will tell the story of Fei Fei and her trusty partner Bungee the Rabbit travelling to the Moon to find Chang’e, the Moon Goddess whose legendary tale gave birth to the Mid-Autumn festival.
Characters portrayed in the Installation include the mythical Jade Rabbit, Lunarian guardians Foo Dogs, luminescent Moon Frogs, and a rocket ship inspired by that built by the film’s lead character Fei Fei, along with her trusted companion Bungee.
They culminate in a giant moon sphere bearing the images of Chang’e, Fei Fei and Bungee, along with a travelling rocket bike that can be viewed at ground level.
All lanterns were expertly made by Liverpool’s Lantern Company, with over 30 people in 5 locations working on each of them in a safe socially distanced manner.
The immersive light walkway has been created in a way to be enjoyed outdoors in a socially distanced manner and in accordance with current Governmental guidelines.
Chu Ting Tang, Chairman of the London Chinatown Chinese Association (LCCA), said: “We’re delighted to be working with Netflix to shine light on the Mid-Autumn festival, an important part of Chinese culture.
"It’s great that a new film, co-produced by Chinese production company Pearl Studios, is celebrating the folklore of the Moon Goddess and we’re honoured to host the lanterns”.
Karen Baines, Head of Group Marketing and Communications at Shaftesbury, commented: “ Over The Moon is a wonderful tale highlighting the value of determination and passion, qualities that Chinatown London’s tenants have shown in abundance over the last few months.
"This collaboration with Netflix showcases the destination’s appreciation of Chinese tradition and folklore.
"We are always looking for new and relevant ways to engage with Chinatown London visitors and create a mix of modernism and tradition which embodies East Asian culture, creating a home away from home.
"It is fantastic that this can be enjoyed both outside, and socially distanced, to ensure it is safe for all visitors”
James Wong, Community Leader and Restaurateur and Chair of Birmingham’s Chinese Festival Committee, said: “We’re very proud of Birmingham’s Chinese quarter, which includes a stone pagoda and some fantastic restaurants and Chinese architectural flourishes around the Arcadian, which will truly come to life with this Over The Moon celebration.
"We’re thrilled to partner with Netflix to celebrate this film that wonderfully celebrates the Chinese folklore of the Mid-Autumn Festival.”:


birminghammail--2020-10-21--Map shows Covid case changes across 29 Solihull neighbourhoods

A map which breaks down Covid-19 cases across Solihull helps chart the increase of the virus in recent weeks .
Analysis by the Local Democracy Reporting Service reveals the overwhelming majority of 29 neighbourhood areas have recorded a rise .
We took the positive test data for the period September 5-11 and compared the figures for each of the borough 's Middle Layer Super Output Areas with the numbers a month on ( October 6-12 ) .
In only four locations had the number fallen , with two others recording the same level as previously .
In all others , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been in September .
The breakdown was as follows : Balsall Common : 16 ( +13 ) Blossomfield : 20 ( +4 ) Castle Bromwich East : 12 ( +4 ) Castle Bromwich West : 26 ( +25 ) Central Solihull and Sharmans Cross : 14 ( +2 ) Chelmsley Wood East : 25 ( +24 ) Chelmsley Wood West : 13 ( +7 ) Dickens Heath , Cheswick Green and Hockley Heath : 14 ( +8 ) Dorridge : 16 ( no change ) Elmdon Park : 17 ( +12 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7 ( -2 ) Fordbridge : 9 ( +6 ) Kingshurst : 10 ( +9 ) Knowle : 7 ( -4 ) Lode Heath : 8 ( +2 ) Lyndon North : 4 ( -6 ) Lyndon South : 11 ( +10 ) Marston Green and Airport : 22 ( +19 ) Meriden , Hampton-in-Arden and Temple Balsall : 8 ( +7 ) Monkspath North : 12 ( +11 ) Monkspath South : 10 ( -4 ) Olton and Kineton Green : 13 ( +8 ) Shirley East : 17 ( +12 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shirley West : 4 ( +1 ) Smith 's Wood North : 6 ( +5 ) Smith 's Wood South : 0-2 ( no change ) Solihull Lodge : 5 ( +4 ) Ulverley Green and Langley : 12 ( +8 ) ( In areas previously recorded as being at 0-2 cases we took the middle figure , of one , when calculating any increase ) .
Speaking this week , Cllr Karen Grinsell , deputy leader of the council , said cases continued to climb in Solihull - but not at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the country .
`` We are fearful that the West Midlands is moving in the same direction as other areas so I think the message is just keep sticking to the basic rules , '' she said .
Solihull continues to edge towards the grim milestone of 200 cases per 100,000 , with 195 being the most recent figure recorded .
The borough is not considered at any immediate risk of crossing into Tier 3 of the local lockdown system , which would mean even stricter controls .
Although West Midlands Mayor Andy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a change in the coming weeks if the rise continued .
In his most recent coronavirus update , Cllr Ian Courts , leader of the council , said he was `` extremely alarmed '' about complacency among some residents .
He said : `` Every single ward in Solihull now has a rate above 50 per 100,000 ( and most are much , much higher ) and increasing .
Nowhere in the borough is immune from the virus .
`` And the hospitals are filling up : as night follows day , if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people will die .
`` Already this month regrettably we have lost two residents to Covid-19 , the first since the summer . ''
The decision to hold key meetings about Covid-19 behind closed doors has been criticised by Solihull Labour Party .
Activists have questioned the council 's decision not to have the outbreak control sub-group , set-up during the summer , meet in public .
Solihull and Meriden branch chairman Nick Stephens said : `` All parties want us to succeed in tackling this virus and ensuring the number of Solihull @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an absolute minimum .
`` But that does not mean residents should be denied their right to know what is going on . ''
Several other local authorities treat the sessions the same as standard council meetings , with the presumption they will be open to the press and public .
Responding this week , Cllr Grinsell said : `` We are not hiding anything ... there are other forums for sharing this information . ''
She argued that the health and wellbeing board , Full Council and the health and adult social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reports on Covid - all met in public .
And she said that much of the information discussed at the weekly briefing was also shared with the council 's `` Covid champions '' - a network of volunteers who help pass public health advice to their communities .

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A map which breaks down Covid-19 cases across Solihull helps chart the increase of the virus in recent weeks.
Analysis by the Local Democracy Reporting Service reveals the overwhelming majority of 29 neighbourhood areas have recorded a rise.
We took the positive test data for the period September 5-11 and compared the figures for each of the borough's Middle Layer Super Output Areas with the numbers a month on (October 6-12).
In only four locations had the number fallen, with two others recording the same level as previously.
In all others, the cases recorded were higher than they had been in September.
The breakdown was as follows:
Balsall Common: 16 (+13)
Blossomfield: 20 (+4)
Castle Bromwich East: 12 (+4)
Castle Bromwich West: 26 (+25)
Central Solihull and Sharmans Cross: 14 (+2)
Chelmsley Wood East: 25 (+24)
Chelmsley Wood West: 13 (+7)
Dickens Heath, Cheswick Green and Hockley Heath: 14 (+8)
Dorridge: 16 (no change)
Elmdon Park: 17 (+12)
Elmdon Heath and Catherine de Barnes: 7 (-2)
Fordbridge: 9 (+6)
Kingshurst: 10 (+9)
Knowle: 7 (-4)
Lode Heath: 8 (+2)
Lyndon North: 4 (-6)
Lyndon South: 11 (+10)
Marston Green and Airport: 22 (+19)
Meriden, Hampton-in-Arden and Temple Balsall: 8 (+7)
Monkspath North: 12 (+11)
Monkspath South: 10 (-4)
Olton and Kineton Green: 13 (+8)
Shirley East: 17 (+12)
Shirley Heath: 14 (+7)
Shirley West: 4 (+1)
Smith's Wood North: 6 (+5)
Smith's Wood South: 0-2 (no change)
Solihull Lodge: 5 (+4)
Ulverley Green and Langley: 12 (+8)
(In areas previously recorded as being at 0-2 cases we took the middle figure, of one, when calculating any increase).
Speaking this week, Cllr Karen Grinsell, deputy leader of the council, said cases continued to climb in Solihull - but not at the same rate as the worst-hit parts of the country.
"We are fearful that the West Midlands is moving in the same direction as other areas so I think the message is just keep sticking to the basic rules," she said.
Solihull continues to edge towards the grim milestone of 200 cases per 100,000, with 195 being the most recent figure recorded.
The borough is not considered at any immediate risk of crossing into Tier 3 of the local lockdown system, which would mean even stricter controls.
Although West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has warned the region could face a change in the coming weeks if the rise continued.
In his most recent coronavirus update, Cllr Ian Courts, leader of the council, said he was "extremely alarmed" about complacency among some residents.
He said: "Every single ward in Solihull now has a rate above 50 per 100,000 (and most are much, much higher) and increasing. Nowhere in the borough is immune from the virus.
"And the hospitals are filling up: as night follows day, if more people get ill, sadly more people will die.
"Already this month regrettably we have lost two residents to Covid-19, the first since the summer."
Labour demands public Covid meetings
The decision to hold key meetings about Covid-19 behind closed doors has been criticised by Solihull Labour Party.
Activists have questioned the council's decision not to have the outbreak control sub-group, set-up during the summer, meet in public.
Solihull and Meriden branch chairman Nick Stephens said: "All parties want us to succeed in tackling this virus and ensuring the number of Solihull residents that are infected by it are an absolute minimum.
(Image: David Irwin)
"But that does not mean residents should be denied their right to know what is going on."
Several other local authorities treat the sessions the same as standard council meetings, with the presumption they will be open to the press and public.
Responding this week, Cllr Grinsell said: "We are not hiding anything ... there are other forums for sharing this information."
She argued that the health and wellbeing board, Full Council and the health and adult social care scrutiny board - which all receive reports on Covid - all met in public.
And she said that much of the information discussed at the weekly briefing was also shared with the council's "Covid champions" - a network of volunteers who help pass public health advice to their communities.


birminghammail--2020-10-21--Dean Smith asked about permanent transfer for Ross Barkley

Aston Villa have not spoken to Chelsea about a permanent transfer for Ross Barkley as things stand , manager Dean Smith has confirmed .
Barkley has hit the ground running since joining Villa on a season-long loan move from Stamford Bridge on the final day of the international transfer window .
The midfielder has scored twice in as many matches , bagging a late winner against Leicester City on Sunday having opened his account in the 7-2 demolition of Liverpool before the international break .
Chelsea could reportedly be willing to let the 26-year-old go in the summer but Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discussions with Frank Lampard 's side .
Speaking ahead of Friday 's clash against Leeds United , Smith told Sky Sports : `` It 's nothing that has been talked about , our discussions were only for the end of the season . ''
Barkley , who has 33 England caps and Champions League experience , has added a new dimension to Villa 's midfield and his blossoming partnership with Jack Grealish has the makings of a lethal combination .
`` He has made a big impact , even just in the dressing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That fact that we have been able to entice that calibre of player into the club has gone down well in the dressing room , with our staff and fans as well .
`` He is a top player who has been in and amongst the Champions League in the last three or four years and has been a regular starter for England .
His job now is to do well with Villa . ''
Barkley 's next challenge is to join Villa teammates Grealish and Tyrone Mings on the England stage having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2019 .
`` I 'm sure Gareth Southgate will be watching and will be quite pleased he is playing regularly in the Premier League , '' added Smith .
`` That is what he felt he needed to do to get re-noticed .
We are giving him the platform to do that . ''

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Aston Villa have not spoken to Chelsea about a permanent transfer for Ross Barkley as things stand, manager Dean Smith has confirmed.
Barkley has hit the ground running since joining Villa on a season-long loan move from Stamford Bridge on the final day of the international transfer window.
The midfielder has scored twice in as many matches, bagging a late winner against Leicester City on Sunday having opened his account in the 7-2 demolition of Liverpool before the international break.
Chelsea could reportedly be willing to let the 26-year-old go in the summer but Villa are yet to hold those kind of discussions with Frank Lampard's side.
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Speaking ahead of Friday's clash against Leeds United, Smith told Sky Sports: "It's nothing that has been talked about, our discussions were only for the end of the season."
Barkley, who has 33 England caps and Champions League experience, has added a new dimension to Villa's midfield and his blossoming partnership with Jack Grealish has the makings of a lethal combination.
"He has made a big impact, even just in the dressing room," said Smith. "That fact that we have been able to entice that calibre of player into the club has gone down well in the dressing room, with our staff and fans as well.
"He is a top player who has been in and amongst the Champions League in the last three or four years and has been a regular starter for England. His job now is to do well with Villa."
Barkley's next challenge is to join Villa teammates Grealish and Tyrone Mings on the England stage having last played for his country in October 2019.
"I'm sure Gareth Southgate will be watching and will be quite pleased he is playing regularly in the Premier League," added Smith.
"That is what he felt he needed to do to get re-noticed. We are giving him the platform to do that."


birminghammail--2020-10-21--Mum jailed for lying to protect hit-and-run driver son

A mum has been jailed after lying to police over her son 's involvement in a serious hit-and-run .
Elaine Taylor , 57 , from Parkfield Road , Oldbury , gave her son a false alibi following a collision in Halesowen .
A pedestrian in her 50s was left with life-changing injuries after being hit by his car on Long Lane on November 23 , 2018 .
West Midlands Police said Taylor claimed her son , Liam Tabannor , was at home all evening and could not have caused the crash .
Taylor denied perverting the course of justice by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following a trial .
She was sentenced to eight months in jail at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Thursday , October 15 .
Tabannor admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving .
The 27-year-old was jailed for 21 months last November .
Sgt Dean Caswell , from the force 's serious collision investigation unit , said : `` It 's never acceptable to lie to protect somebody whose committed a crime .
It does n't matter if it 's a family member , it 's wrong and a criminal offence too .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suffered life-changing injuries and the driver was rightfully jailed for the collision .
`` We were able to pick apart Taylor 's story and have now ensured she serves time behind bars too .
We wo n't tolerate deliberate lies to try and avoid justice being served . ''

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A mum has been jailed after lying to police over her son's involvement in a serious hit-and-run.
Elaine Taylor, 57, from Parkfield Road, Oldbury, gave her son a false alibi following a collision in Halesowen.
A pedestrian in her 50s was left with life-changing injuries after being hit by his car on Long Lane on November 23, 2018.
West Midlands Police said Taylor claimed her son, Liam Tabannor, was at home all evening and could not have caused the crash.
Taylor denied perverting the course of justice by providing a false account but was convicted following a trial. She was sentenced to eight months in jail at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Thursday, October 15.
Tabannor admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving. The 27-year-old was jailed for 21 months last November.
Sgt Dean Caswell, from the force's serious collision investigation unit, said: "It's never acceptable to lie to protect somebody whose committed a crime. It doesn't matter if it's a family member, it's wrong and a criminal offence too.
"The woman who was hit by the car suffered life-changing injuries and the driver was rightfully jailed for the collision.
"We were able to pick apart Taylor's story and have now ensured she serves time behind bars too. We won't tolerate deliberate lies to try and avoid justice being served."


birminghammail--2020-10-21--This is why you will hear an explosion at 1pm

A test explosion at Rugeley power station is set to take place this afternoon as part of tests ahead of @ @ @ @ @ have been warned about the blast , which will take place at 1pm today , @ @ @ @ @ Explosives will be used on a 600ft chimney in a bid to establish the charge @ @ @ @ @ .
The blast is expected to cause a small amount of debris but none of @ @ @ @ @ and any noise will be quickly over , officials said .
There will be an @ @ @ @ @ station boundary fence , meaning there will be no access to the area for the @ @ @ @ @ will be closed .
Other structures - a chimney and four cooling towers - face @ @ @ @ @ date .
The flattening is expected to be completed next year and more details will @ @ @ @ @ time .

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A test explosion at Rugeley power station is set to take place this afternoon as part of tests ahead of its eventual demolition.
Residents have been warned about the blast, which will take place at 1pm today, Wednesday, October 21.
Explosives will be used on a 600ft chimney in a bid to establish the charge needed for its future demolition.
The blast is expected to cause a small amount of debris but none of the structures will be demolished and any noise will be quickly over, officials said.
There will be an exclusion zone within the power station boundary fence, meaning there will be no access to the area for the public.
But no roads will be closed.
Other structures - a chimney and four cooling towers - face explosive demolition at a later date.
The flattening is expected to be completed next year and more details will be available closer to the time.


birminghammail--2020-10-21--Horrifying moment gunman opens fire at city home from car during drive-by

Horrifying footage shows the moment a gunman opened fire at a house during a drive-by shooting as the homeowner dived inside to avoid a hail of bullets .
Dramatic CCTV captures two loud shotgun blasts ringing out and smoke pouring from the front of the property following the terrifying attack in Bordesley Green , Birmingham .
The gunman can be seen leaning from the window of a people carrier with the deadly firearm before unleashing the bullets just after midnight on October 15 .
Two neighbours had been talking on the doorstep of their homes as the vehicle approached - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last second to avoid the gunshots .
Just an hour earlier , three hooded yobs had pulled up in a different car before smashing the front windows of the same house using baseball bats .
Residents believe they caused the damage in order to lure the homeowner out into the street before gangsters carried out the targeted attack .
One neighbour , who did not wish to be named , said : `` I live a bit further along the road so I did n't see what happened but it 's getting worse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came and smashed up the front of the house to lure the bloke out so they could shoot him .
`` It 's very scary , people are driving around here with guns . ''
West Midlands Police said they were called after shots were fired at two properties in the area within the space of half-an-hour .
A force spokeswoman from West Midlands Police said : “ We were initially alerted to a shooting in Yardley Green Road shortly before midnight .
“ We were then called 30 minutes later to Churchill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Fortunately no one was injured in either of these shootings , but there was damage to both properties .
“ Although the location for both these shootings are in close proximity , we are currently keeping an open mind as to whether they are linked.
” The terrifying footage was obtained by website Birmz Is Grime and has been viewed thousands of times since being uploaded to social media .
Resident Tom Layton wrote : `` Somebody got on the wrong side of some bad people .
That is madness .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Brian Collins added : `` This is something from the ghettos of LA - not something I expect to see in my city .
Frightening . ''
Kal Edwards said : `` That is one lucky escape .
He steps inside literally a second before those gunshots ring out . ''
Anyone with information is asked to contact police via live chat or by calling 101 quoting crime reference number 20BE/250724V/20 .

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Horrifying footage shows the moment a gunman opened fire at a house during a drive-by shooting as the homeowner dived inside to avoid a hail of bullets.
Dramatic CCTV captures two loud shotgun blasts ringing out and smoke pouring from the front of the property following the terrifying attack in Bordesley Green, Birmingham.
The gunman can be seen leaning from the window of a people carrier with the deadly firearm before unleashing the bullets just after midnight on October 15.
Two neighbours had been talking on the doorstep of their homes as the vehicle approached - before they both rush indoors at the last second to avoid the gunshots.
Just an hour earlier, three hooded yobs had pulled up in a different car before smashing the front windows of the same house using baseball bats.
Residents believe they caused the damage in order to lure the homeowner out into the street before gangsters carried out the targeted attack.
(Image: Birmz Is Grime / SWNS)
One neighbour, who did not wish to be named, said: "I live a bit further along the road so I didn't see what happened but it's getting worse around here.
"Apparently some lads came and smashed up the front of the house to lure the bloke out so they could shoot him.
"It's very scary, people are driving around here with guns."
West Midlands Police said they were called after shots were fired at two properties in the area within the space of half-an-hour.
A force spokeswoman from West Midlands Police said: “We were initially alerted to a shooting in Yardley Green Road shortly before midnight.
(Image: Birmz Is Grime / SWNS)
“We were then called 30 minutes later to Churchill Road to reports of a second shooting.
“Fortunately no one was injured in either of these shootings, but there was damage to both properties.
“Although the location for both these shootings are in close proximity, we are currently keeping an open mind as to whether they are linked.”
The terrifying footage was obtained by website Birmz Is Grime and has been viewed thousands of times since being uploaded to social media.
Resident Tom Layton wrote: "Somebody got on the wrong side of some bad people. That is madness. What is happening in this city."
Brian Collins added: "This is something from the ghettos of LA - not something I expect to see in my city. Frightening."
Kal Edwards said: "That is one lucky escape. He steps inside literally a second before those gunshots ring out."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police via live chat or by calling 101 quoting crime reference number 20BE/250724V/20.
Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-10-21--Care homes being prepped for influx of Covid patients

Care homes in Walsall are being prepared to take in discharged Covid patients from hospital as cases continue to rise in the town .
Members of the council 's Local Outbreak Engagement Board heard eight homes have said they are willing and able to take in people from Walsall Manor Hospital .
Public health officials told the meeting on Tuesday ( October 20 ) they were now being assessed to ensure those facilities were able to do this safely .
The meeting also heard how Walsall now has one of the highest rates of cases in the West Midlands .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trust , said , as of Tuesday , there were 71 patients that were either confirmed or suspected Covid cases - a rise of 20 from the weekend .
He added there were 13 critical care patients , seven of which had tested positive for coronavirus .
Walsall Council 's public health team said it continues to support care homes on a range of virus related issues such as testing and reporting positive cases .
In the last three months , the department had received more than 200 calls for help from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Public Health , said : `` We are working closely with our adult social care colleagues and also part of Walsall Together to ensure the systems are as robust as possible .
`` I think eight homes have been identified who have indicated they are willing and able to accept Covid patients .
`` What we are doing as part of our infection control offer is going to those homes to scrutinise their processes to make sure they are 100 per cent able to offer that service in a safe and secure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serious concerns were raised about hundreds of hospital patients up and down the country being discharged to care homes without being tested , before Government guidance was amended on April 15 .
In Walsall , 30 people were discharged from the hospital into care homes between March 1 and April 15 - all of whom were tested .

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Care homes in Walsall are being prepared to take in discharged Covid patients from hospital as cases continue to rise in the town.
Members of the council's Local Outbreak Engagement Board heard eight homes have said they are willing and able to take in people from Walsall Manor Hospital.
Public health officials told the meeting on Tuesday (October 20) they were now being assessed to ensure those facilities were able to do this safely.
The meeting also heard how Walsall now has one of the highest rates of cases in the West Midlands.
Darren Fradgley, from Walsall NHS Healthcare Trust, said, as of Tuesday, there were 71 patients that were either confirmed or suspected Covid cases - a rise of 20 from the weekend.
He added there were 13 critical care patients, seven of which had tested positive for coronavirus.
Walsall Council's public health team said it continues to support care homes on a range of virus related issues such as testing and reporting positive cases.
In the last three months, the department had received more than 200 calls for help from the homes.
Dr Uma Viswanathan, consultant in Public Health, said: "We are working closely with our adult social care colleagues and also part of Walsall Together to ensure the systems are as robust as possible.
"I think eight homes have been identified who have indicated they are willing and able to accept Covid patients.
"What we are doing as part of our infection control offer is going to those homes to scrutinise their processes to make sure they are 100 per cent able to offer that service in a safe and secure fashion."
Earlier this year, serious concerns were raised about hundreds of hospital patients up and down the country being discharged to care homes without being tested, before Government guidance was amended on April 15.
In Walsall, 30 people were discharged from the hospital into care homes between March 1 and April 15 - all of whom were tested.
Results showed 15 patients tested positive and 15 negative.


birminghammail--2020-10-21--Brexit and Covid could mean a 'tsunami of job losses' for city

Birmingham faces a 'tsunami of job losses ' in the coming months unless the government steps in , the deputy leader of the council has warned .
Speaking yesterday during an item on Brexit at a meeting of the council 's audit committee , Cllr Brigid Jones said rising unemployment in the city was one of the three things 'keeping me up at night ' .
The future rights of EU citizens living in Birmingham and the loss of EU funding to the city were also on Cllr Jones ' list of concerns , with Britain looking like leaving the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the end of the year .
But Cllr Jones believes the potential for job losses is the greatest risk to the region , especially when coupled with the impact of coronavirus on the economy .
`` In terms of Brexit , three big worries from me to put on your radar , '' she said .
`` First is unemployment - we ’ ve currently in our city got one in five under 25s unemployed .
We ’ ve got one in four people in Ladywood claiming unemployment benefit .
`` Furlough ends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to see a tsunami of job losses unless the government makes a decision about job retention going forward .
`` We have Brexit coming in 72 days - of course we ’ ve left the European Union , but we have the consequences of that that we will face at the end of the year .
`` And whether or not you think it ’ s a good thing , what we are likely to see is further job losses , because our economy locally is the second most exposed region in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re looking at around one in ten jobs at risk .
`` And the spare capacity that businesses had to prepare for a no deal Brexit a year ago when we last faced this cliff edge isn ’ t there anymore .
`` The money that would have gone into stockpiling goods is long spent on Covid .
`` The man or the woman power that would have gone into getting customs declarations ready , working out the new export and import regimes - all of that extra capacity is busy dealing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a huge warning bell for our economy there that ’ s a massive worry .
`` And it impacts of course on city finances , it impacts on people ’ s ability to pay their rent , their council tax , their business rates , our income and our ability to provide services to the people who need it most . ''

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Birmingham faces a 'tsunami of job losses' in the coming months unless the government steps in, the deputy leader of the council has warned.
Speaking yesterday during an item on Brexit at a meeting of the council's audit committee, Cllr Brigid Jones said rising unemployment in the city was one of the three things 'keeping me up at night'.
The future rights of EU citizens living in Birmingham and the loss of EU funding to the city were also on Cllr Jones' list of concerns, with Britain looking like leaving the EU with or without a deal at the end of the year.
But Cllr Jones believes the potential for job losses is the greatest risk to the region, especially when coupled with the impact of coronavirus on the economy.
"In terms of Brexit, three big worries from me to put on your radar," she said.
"First is unemployment - we’ve currently in our city got one in five under 25s unemployed. We’ve got one in four people in Ladywood claiming unemployment benefit.
"Furlough ends in 11 days, and we are going to see a tsunami of job losses unless the government makes a decision about job retention going forward.
"We have Brexit coming in 72 days - of course we’ve left the European Union, but we have the consequences of that that we will face at the end of the year.
"And whether or not you think it’s a good thing, what we are likely to see is further job losses, because our economy locally is the second most exposed region in the UK to Brexit.
"We’re looking at around one in ten jobs at risk.
"And the spare capacity that businesses had to prepare for a no deal Brexit a year ago when we last faced this cliff edge isn’t there anymore.
"The money that would have gone into stockpiling goods is long spent on Covid.
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"The man or the woman power that would have gone into getting customs declarations ready, working out the new export and import regimes - all of that extra capacity is busy dealing with Covid.
"So there’s a huge warning bell for our economy there that’s a massive worry.
"And it impacts of course on city finances, it impacts on people’s ability to pay their rent, their council tax, their business rates, our income and our ability to provide services to the people who need it most."


birminghammail--2020-10-21--Dean Smith issues updates on Wesley, Heaton & Davis ahead of Leeds

Dean Smith staged his press conference ahead of Friday 's test with Leeds and provided an injury update on his Aston Villa stars .
Villa still boast a 100 per cent record in the Premier League and could go top with a point against Leeds on Friday .
Sunday 's battling win at Leicester saw Ross Barkley curl home a 25-yard drive in stoppage time - despite carrying a knee injury prior to kick-off .
The 26-year-old , who 's scored two in two since his loan switch , has recovered well and will start once more at Villa Park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injury concerns go Smith 's provided updates on Kortney Hause , Keinan Davis , Tom Heaton and Wesley .
Here 's a a rundown of what 's been said and expected return dates , below : Injury : Calf .
Sustained the knock during the behind-closed-doors friendly with Coventry last week .
Target return date : October 23 vs Leeds .
Was n't fit enough to make the bench at Leicester last time out but will be hopeful of returning to Villa 's 18-man squad for Leeds on Friday .
What Smith said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chance ( vs Leeds ) .
He should be training tomorrow ( Thursday ) . ''
Injury : Knee ligament damage sustained in the 2-1 victory at Burnley on January 1 , 2020 .
Target return date : Four to five weeks .
Aiming to be back up to full fitness for West Ham ( November 28 ) .
What Smith said : `` He 's back working with Neil Cutler now .
His progress is ahead of Wesley 's who had a more sustained injury than Tom .
Tom 's was more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cutler and I 'm expecting him to be back with our group next week .
We 'll be looking at getting him some games . ''
Injury : Knee .
Was touch-and-go for Leicester but played the full 94 minutes and became the match-winner in doing so .
Target return date : Will start against Leeds on Friday ( October 23 ) .
Did have a big ice pack wrapped around his knee during his post-match interview at the King Power on Sunday .
Has recovered well .
What Smith said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looked after him the past week .
He 's had a bit of a knee injury and he was touch and go as to whether he was going to start .
He only trained on Saturday .
He 's done a lot of work with the doc who nursed him through to a 90-minute winner .
It was a good celebration and I 've certainly thanked the doc as well . ''
What he said : `` I ’ ve had a difficult week , I hadn ’ t been able to train @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in training , and I was 50-50 [ to take part ] .
`` I went into the [ Leicester ] game and in the warm-up I felt really good .
The doc said to me you ’ ll end up scoring before the game , and I did , so I just dedicated it to him because he worked really hard with me this week . ''
Injury : Groin .
Pulled up on 57 minutes against Stoke in the Carabao Cup on October 1 and hobbled back to the treatment room @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Missed the Liverpool fixture prior to the international break and did n't make Smith 's 18-man squad for Leicester on October 18 .
The centre-back will be hopeful of a return to fitness for Southampton on November 1 .
What Smith said : `` Kortney Hause is still out . ''
Injury : Knee ligament damage sustained in the 2-1 victory at Burnley on January 1 , 2020 .
Target return date : January 2021 .
Wesley is continuing his rehabilitation back at Bodymoor Heath .
Has been named in Villa 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Tuesday .
What Smith said : `` He 's working hard in rehabilitation at the moment .
He 's working one-on-one with the physio but he 's out with his boots on and running and kicking .
He 's a little way off from being with the group but it 's a gradual process with him . ''

Aston Villa take on Leeds United in the Premier League on Friday night as they look to put right the wrongs of their last outing.
It was an evening to forget at Villa Park last weekend as Unai Emery's side fell out of the FA Cup at the third round stage again thanks to defeat by League Two side Stevenage. Villa looked to be control of the game at 1-0 up. but two late goals turned the game on it's head.
Villa have had a boost this week with the news that full-back Alex Moreno has completed a transfer from Real Betis, and it seems that he could make his debut in the clash against Leeds. The club are looking to bring more players in before the end of the transfer window.
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The squad however did have a couple of blows against Stevenage with Matty Cash and Ludwig Augustinsson picking up injuries, while Leander Dendoncker's red card means that he will serve a suspension. Three other Villa players in Tyrone Mings, Aaron Ramsey and Leon Bailey are also walking a suspension tightrope against Leeds.
Here is a look at the latest around the Villa squad ahead of the visit of Jesse Marsch's side:
Alex Moreno
Possible reason for absence: International clearance
The left-back completed his move from Real Betis this week, but it now seems that he will be available to make his debut against Leeds, with the club that confirming on their website.
What Emery has said: "Not sure. Not sure yet. Hopefully we have some news about him and maybe it's a positive."
John McGinn
Reason for absence: Hamstring
McGinn has missed the last three games in all competitions due to a hamstring strain, and is set to be on the sidelines again vs Leeds.
What Emery has said: “John is continuing his progress."
Possible return date: Vs Leicester City (Feb 4)
Matty Cash
Reason for absence: Groin
The full-back hobbled off in the defeat against Stevenage last weekend.
What Emery has said: "Matty Cash is a doubt for tomorrow."
Possible return date: Vs Southampton (Jan 21)
Leander Dendoncker
Reason for absence: Suspension
The defender will serve his one-match suspension against Leeds after being shown a red card in the loss against Stevenage.
Possible return date: Vs Southampton (Jan 21)
Ludwig Augustinsson
Injury: Ankle
The full-back has been told he can find another club in January, but will miss the game against Leeds after being forced off the pitch with an ankle injury vs Stevenage.
Possible return date: Vs Southampton (Jan 21)
Jed Steer
Injury: Achilles tendon
Possible return date: N/A
What Emery has said: "Jed is starting to train with us in one or two weeks."
Diego Carlos
Injury: Achilles
Possible return date: N/A
What Emery has said: "Diego is getting better, but it will be a month or two before he is with us."
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birminghammail--2020-10-21--UK faces having to live with coronavirus for 'evermore' Sage warns

There is very little chance of the coronavirus being eradicated , according to leading experts from Sage .
And so people will have to live with it for “ evermore ” , a British scientist on the government ’ s advisory committee for the pandemic said on Wednesday .
“ We are going to have to live with this virus for evermore .
There is very little chance that it ’ s going to become eradicated , ” John Edmunds , a member of Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( SAGE ) , said .
Mr Edmunds , epidemiologist and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the likelihood of having to step up measures `` significantly '' if cases continue to rise .
Prof Edmunds said he thinks it helps `` enormously '' if people understand what the coronavirus restrictions are in their area .
He told the PA news agency : `` The previous situation resulted in a hodge-podge of different interventions in different places that almost literally no-one could follow .
`` So the three-tier system will help with that enormously .
`` I am not sure , however , that the measures will go far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hope so , but I doubt it .
`` It seems much more likely that we will have to step up the measures significantly to ease the pressure on the health system that will inevitably occur if cases continue to rise as they are . ''
Local politicians have warned of a `` winter of hardship '' in Greater Manchester as the area is forced into harsher coronavirus restrictions .
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has said he will not accept `` a public , drawn-out negotiation with Government '' should Tier 3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greater Manchester is to join Lancashire and the Liverpool City Region in the Tier 3 coronavirus category , with millions more people to be subject to the toughest restrictions .

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There is very little chance of the coronavirus being eradicated, according to leading experts from Sage.
And so people will have to live with it for “evermore”, a British scientist on the government’s advisory committee for the pandemic said on Wednesday.
“We are going to have to live with this virus for evermore. There is very little chance that it’s going to become eradicated,” John Edmunds, a member of Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), said.
Mr Edmunds, epidemiologist and member of Sage, has previously spoke of the likelihood of having to step up measures "significantly" if cases continue to rise.
Prof Edmunds said he thinks it helps "enormously" if people understand what the coronavirus restrictions are in their area.
He told the PA news agency: "The previous situation resulted in a hodge-podge of different interventions in different places that almost literally no-one could follow.
"So the three-tier system will help with that enormously.
"I am not sure, however, that the measures will go far enough to stop epidemic growth. I hope so, but I doubt it.
"It seems much more likely that we will have to step up the measures significantly to ease the pressure on the health system that will inevitably occur if cases continue to rise as they are."
Local politicians have warned of a "winter of hardship" in Greater Manchester as the area is forced into harsher coronavirus restrictions.
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has said he will not accept "a public, drawn-out negotiation with Government" should Tier 3 restrictions be imposed on the region.
Greater Manchester is to join Lancashire and the Liverpool City Region in the Tier 3 coronavirus category, with millions more people to be subject to the toughest restrictions.


birminghammail--2020-10-21--Passengers beaten up at New Street and chased onto train for second beating

Thugs beat up three victims at Birmingham New Street station - before chasing them onto a train and dishing out another beating .
A man suffered a fractured wrist when two men were said to have attacked three victims at around 4.15pm on Thursday , October 15 .
British Transport Police said the second attack happened AFTER the victims had boarded a train bound for London .
They also suffered cuts and bruises .
The attackers then fled the train before running to platform 12 and boarded a Cross City line train to Redditch .
West Midlands Ambulance Service was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Station at 4.37pm .
One of the victims was treated on a platform and taken to hospital .
A spokeswoman for the service said : “ We were called to reports of a man who had reportedly been assaulted .
We sent one ambulance and a paramedic officer .
“ They treated a man on Platform four who had suffered a number of injuries .
He was then taken to hospital for further treatment.
” British Transport Police released CCTV images of two men who may have information .
It said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a report of an assault at Birmingham New Street station and on a stationary train at the station .
“ The incident happened at around 4.15pm on Thursday October 15 .
“ Two men are reported to have attacked a group of three people at the station .
They further attacked the group on board the stationary train which was bound for London .
“ The suspects then left the train , ran to platform 12 and boarded a train to Redditch , north-east Worcestershire .
“ Officers would like to speak to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have information that could help their investigation . ''
Anyone who knows them should contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 405 040 or Crimestoppers , in confidence , on 0800 555 111 .

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Thugs beat up three victims at Birmingham New Street station - before chasing them onto a train and dishing out another beating.
A man suffered a fractured wrist when two men were said to have attacked three victims at around 4.15pm on Thursday, October 15.
British Transport Police said the second attack happened AFTER the victims had boarded a train bound for London.
They also suffered cuts and bruises.
The attackers then fled the train before running to platform 12 and boarded a Cross City line train to Redditch.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was alerted by railway security at Birmingham International Station at 4.37pm. One of the victims was treated on a platform and taken to hospital.
A spokeswoman for the service said: “We were called to reports of a man who had reportedly been assaulted. We sent one ambulance and a paramedic officer.
“They treated a man on Platform four who had suffered a number of injuries. He was then taken to hospital for further treatment.”
British Transport Police released CCTV images of two men who may have information.
It said: “We are today releasing CCTV images following a report of an assault at Birmingham New Street station and on a stationary train at the station.
“The incident happened at around 4.15pm on Thursday October 15.
“Two men are reported to have attacked a group of three people at the station. They further attacked the group on board the stationary train which was bound for London.
“Injuries, including cuts, bruises and a fractured wrist, were reported.
“The suspects then left the train, ran to platform 12 and boarded a train to Redditch, north-east Worcestershire.
“Officers would like to speak to the men in the images who may have information that could help their investigation."
Anyone who knows them should contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 405 040 or Crimestoppers, in confidence, on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-10-21--De Bruyne gave Dendoncker advice to help Wolves beat Leeds

Leander Dendoncker has offered a fascinating insight into how Wolverhampton Wanderers outwitted Leeds United tactically on Monday .
Wolves defended deep in the first half as Marcelo Bielsa ’ s men laid siege on their goal before opening up on the counter-attack in the second period .
And they were rewarded with three points with Raul Jimenez ’ s deflected strike the difference between the two teams at Elland Road .
And Dendoncker , whose solidity in midfield was key to Wolves neutralising Leeds ’ threat , has explained how they approached a unique opponent .
“ We knew that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tough game and we felt that , especially in the first 20 or 30 minutes we suffered a lot , ” Dendoncker explained to Matchday Live Extra .
“ That ’ s just the way they play .
They go man against man and I don ’ t think any team is used to that.
” Dendoncker was also given a helping hand by international teammate Kevin De Bruyne after the Manchester City man shared information about Leeds while on Belgium duty last week .
De Bruyne played for City in their 1-1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a game which became chaotic and end-to-end in the second half .
Dendoncker added : “ They ( Manchester City ) played them before the international break and Kevin De Bruyne told me that it will be very hard because they go man to man but he also said that after 30 minutes they leave spaces .
“ I think that ’ s what you could see .
I know the first half wasn ’ t really good from our side because we were looking how to find the spaces , how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the second half we managed it way better .
To get three points here is really difficult and I don ’ t think a lot of teams will do it .
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Leander Dendoncker has offered a fascinating insight into how Wolverhampton Wanderers outwitted Leeds United tactically on Monday.
Wolves defended deep in the first half as Marcelo Bielsa’s men laid siege on their goal before opening up on the counter-attack in the second period.
And they were rewarded with three points with Raul Jimenez’s deflected strike the difference between the two teams at Elland Road.
And Dendoncker, whose solidity in midfield was key to Wolves neutralising Leeds’ threat, has explained how they approached a unique opponent.
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“We knew that it was going to be a very tough game and we felt that, especially in the first 20 or 30 minutes we suffered a lot,” Dendoncker explained to Matchday Live Extra. “That’s just the way they play. They go man against man and I don’t think any team is used to that.”
Dendoncker was also given a helping hand by international teammate Kevin De Bruyne after the Manchester City man shared information about Leeds while on Belgium duty last week.
De Bruyne played for City in their 1-1 draw with Leeds before the international break in a game which became chaotic and end-to-end in the second half.
Dendoncker added: “They (Manchester City) played them before the international break and Kevin De Bruyne told me that it will be very hard because they go man to man but he also said that after 30 minutes they leave spaces.
“I think that’s what you could see. I know the first half wasn’t really good from our side because we were looking how to find the spaces, how to deal with them.
“In the second half we managed it way better. To get three points here is really difficult and I don’t think a lot of teams will do it.”