birminghammail--2020-08-20--First in the UK - plan for CBSO school of music in West Brom

West Bromwich could become the home of the first secondary school in the country to be sponsored by a world famous orchestra – if an £8 million deal goes through .
Sandwell Council is being asked to sell its five-storey building in Providence Place so the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra ( CBSO ) can open a 750-pupil school specialising in music .
The choice of the site comes after the government gave the green light to the joint proposal by the orchestra and Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust .
Sandwell councillors are now being asked to back the scheme by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Members of the council ’ s Budget and Corporate Scrutiny Management Board met behind closed doors to discuss the sale last night ( Wednesday ) .
But in a report to next week ’ s cabinet council bosses are recommending the office block is sold to the department of eduction .
Local authority officers have said : “ The preferred future use of the asset is set out within this report , this being the disposal of the property and the adjacent development plot for best consideration and to also enable to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 750-place Free School on these sites.
” A second option of converting the building into flats has been rejected as too expensive .
Stephen Maddock , chief executive of of the orchestra , has said its education programme has already proved a boon for the West Midlands .
He said : “ The CBSO has a long tradition of innovation in music education and community work – we were the first British symphony orchestra to present concerts for young people and the first to establish a specialist education department and to build a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowed us to make a real musical impact on young people and the wider community in the West Midlands.
” Sandwell cabinet will discuss the report at the meeting on Wednesday , August 26 .

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West Bromwich could become the home of the first secondary school in the country to be sponsored by a world famous orchestra – if an £8 million deal goes through.
Sandwell Council is being asked to sell its five-storey building in Providence Place so the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) can open a 750-pupil school specialising in music.
The choice of the site comes after the government gave the green light to the joint proposal by the orchestra and Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust.
Sandwell councillors are now being asked to back the scheme by selling the building and adjacent land.
Members of the council’s Budget and Corporate Scrutiny Management Board met behind closed doors to discuss the sale last night (Wednesday).
But in a report to next week’s cabinet council bosses are recommending the office block is sold to the department of eduction.
Local authority officers have said: “The preferred future use of the asset is set out within this report, this being the disposal of the property and the adjacent development plot for best consideration and to also enable to the Department for Education to develop a new 750-place Free School on these sites.”
A second option of converting the building into flats has been rejected as too expensive.
Stephen Maddock, chief executive of of the orchestra, has said its education programme has already proved a boon for the West Midlands.
He said: “The CBSO has a long tradition of innovation in music education and community work – we were the first British symphony orchestra to present concerts for young people and the first to establish a specialist education department and to build a community facility – all of which have allowed us to make a real musical impact on young people and the wider community in the West Midlands.”
Sandwell cabinet will discuss the report at the meeting on Wednesday, August 26.


birminghammail--2020-08-20--Jeff Shi makes transfer promise and offers exciting Wolves update

Wolverhampton Wanderers executive chairman has promised that the coronavirus pandemic has not affected the club ’ s long-term plans .
After a mammoth , 13-month season , Wolves secured a second , successive seventh placed finish , surpassing their points total from the previous campaign .
Despite that , Wolves will be without European football next term , with head coach Nuno Espirito Santo keen to improve the squad .
“ We need players that can make us stronger , no doubt about it , ” the Portguese admitted after the Europa League defeat to Sevilla earlier this month .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ s recruitment team are working around the clock – but will not be rushed into making deals that aren ’ t right for the club .
“ The transfer window is now open until October 5 , which is a long window , ” Shi told the club ’ s official site .
“ We ’ ll keep working hard , but we will stick to our principles and not rush into anything that isn ’ t right for us .
“ We will wait and when the time comes , we will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t see a perfect target , we have to wait – we still have two months .
“ Our recruitment team are not resting , they are working night and day , and I ’ m deeply involved in any transfer discussion and decision .
For the next two months , 50 per cent of my job will be about recruitment.
” Since they purchased the club in 2016 , Fosun have maintained their ambition to gate-crash not only the top-four in England , but to rival the top teams in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 outbreak affecting finances across the game , there have been concerns that those plans could be derailed or delayed in the unusual financial climate .
But Shi has reassured supporters that in the long-term , the aims remain the same and that the ceiling is still being set an extraordinarily high level .
He added : “ In the long-term , our aims are still the same .
There has not been any change .
Even in a really big pandemic that could go on for more than a year , that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our 10-year , 20-year plan .
“ For our long-term aims , I ’ ve repeated it many times , we want to be an elite team in the world , and also a top brand in the world , but we are not in a rush .
“ We want to do things steadily , step-by-step , to build the club to that level .
”

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Wolverhampton Wanderers executive chairman has promised that the coronavirus pandemic has not affected the club’s long-term plans.
After a mammoth, 13-month season, Wolves secured a second, successive seventh placed finish, surpassing their points total from the previous campaign.
Despite that, Wolves will be without European football next term, with head coach Nuno Espirito Santo keen to improve the squad.
“We need players that can make us stronger, no doubt about it,” the Portguese admitted after the Europa League defeat to Sevilla earlier this month.
And Shi has revealed the club’s recruitment team are working around the clock – but will not be rushed into making deals that aren’t right for the club.
“The transfer window is now open until October 5, which is a long window,” Shi told the club’s official site. “We’ll keep working hard, but we will stick to our principles and not rush into anything that isn’t right for us.
“We will wait and when the time comes, we will go for it, but if we don’t see a perfect target, we have to wait – we still have two months.
“Our recruitment team are not resting, they are working night and day, and I’m deeply involved in any transfer discussion and decision. For the next two months, 50 per cent of my job will be about recruitment.”
Since they purchased the club in 2016, Fosun have maintained their ambition to gate-crash not only the top-four in England, but to rival the top teams in world football.
However, with the Covid-19 outbreak affecting finances across the game, there have been concerns that those plans could be derailed or delayed in the unusual financial climate.
But Shi has reassured supporters that in the long-term, the aims remain the same and that the ceiling is still being set an extraordinarily high level.
He added: “In the long-term, our aims are still the same. There has not been any change. Even in a really big pandemic that could go on for more than a year, that time frame is still a small part of our 10-year, 20-year plan.
“For our long-term aims, I’ve repeated it many times, we want to be an elite team in the world, and also a top brand in the world, but we are not in a rush.
“We want to do things steadily, step-by-step, to build the club to that level.”


birminghammail--2020-08-21--Birmingham fighting a 'growing crisis' of homelesness

Birmingham CIty Council has warned that homelessness is a `` growing crisis '' nationwide due to the coronavirus pandemic and economic downturn .
The authority said it was working with other public services and voluntary organisations to try to prevent more people losing their homes .
It follows the publication of Government figures which showed than 2,800 families with children are in temporary accommodation in Birmingham because they have been classed as homeless .
A total of 6,364 Birmingham children are in temporary accommodation of some kind due to homelessness .
The vast majority of families with children in temporary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or housing from housing associations and private landlords .
However there are still 130 families with children in Birmingham who have been stuck in bed and breakfast hotels for more than six weeks .
The number of households becoming homeless is increasing .
Between January and March this year , 1,490 Birmingham households , with or without children , were accepted by the city council as homeless , meaning the authority had a duty to find them accommodation .
This is up from 1,362 in the same period last year .
A city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be a growing crisis nationwide and with the country moving into recession as a result of the pandemic , homelessness remains a major concern and a priority for the council .
The root causes for homelessness in Birmingham are domestic abuse , the breakdown of relationships and changes to financial circumstances .
This means that now , more than ever , both the council , its partners and the government all need to be pulling together to prevent the situation from worsening . ''
The authority highlighted the success of a scheme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sleepers were found accommodation during the lockdown .
“ COVID-19 proved what can be done to help people when we all work cohesively .
Through the Everybody In directive , all rough sleepers were successfully engaged , given a bed indoors and provided with the additional help and support they needed .
The same approach now needs to be taken with the wider , more systemic problem of homelessness . ''
The city council has worked with partners to create ahomelessness partnership board , aBirmingham homelessness prevention strategy , an evictions prevention board @ @ @ @ @ @ @ however , the spokesperson said : `` No single organisation can solve homelessness by themselves .
We work collaboratively with other public sector agencies and voluntary services that support us , to be properly funded and given the right resources so that will finally be able to see the start of the decline in homelessness and be able to prevent the thousands of households from entering this disastrous cycle . ''

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Birmingham CIty Council has warned that homelessness is a "growing crisis" nationwide due to the coronavirus pandemic and economic downturn.
The authority said it was working with other public services and voluntary organisations to try to prevent more people losing their homes.
It follows the publication of Government figures which showed than 2,800 families with children are in temporary accommodation in Birmingham because they have been classed as homeless.
A total of 6,364 Birmingham children are in temporary accommodation of some kind due to homelessness.
The vast majority of families with children in temporary accommodation have been placed in council houses or housing from housing associations and private landlords.
However there are still 130 families with children in Birmingham who have been stuck in bed and breakfast hotels for more than six weeks.
The number of households becoming homeless is increasing. Between January and March this year, 1,490 Birmingham households, with or without children, were accepted by the city council as homeless, meaning the authority had a duty to find them accommodation. This is up from 1,362 in the same period last year.
A city council spokesperson said: "Homelessness continues to be a growing crisis nationwide and with the country moving into recession as a result of the pandemic, homelessness remains a major concern and a priority for the council. The root causes for homelessness in Birmingham are domestic abuse, the breakdown of relationships and changes to financial circumstances. This means that now, more than ever, both the council, its partners and the government all need to be pulling together to prevent the situation from worsening."
The authority highlighted the success of a scheme called Everybody In, which ensured rough sleepers were found accommodation during the lockdown.
“COVID-19 proved what can be done to help people when we all work cohesively. Through the Everybody In directive, all rough sleepers were successfully engaged, given a bed indoors and provided with the additional help and support they needed. The same approach now needs to be taken with the wider, more systemic problem of homelessness."
The city council has worked with partners to create ahomelessness partnership board, aBirmingham homelessness prevention strategy, an evictions prevention board and bespoke temporary accommodation centres.
The however, the spokesperson said: "No single organisation can solve homelessness by themselves. We work collaboratively with other public sector agencies and voluntary services that support us, to be properly funded and given the right resources so that will finally be able to see the start of the decline in homelessness and be able to prevent the thousands of households from entering this disastrous cycle."


birminghammail--2020-08-21--Devon holidaymaker livid at harsh parking ticket - for being inch over line

These pictures show 'Britain 's harshest parking ticket ' given to a mum whose tyre was 'turned ' over the line - by an INCH .
Baffled Rebecca Edge left the body of her car entirely within the designated bay and paid for a ticket to go for a walk with her partner and three year old twins .
But she was shocked when they returned to find a Penalty Charge Notice left on the dashboard .
She then took a series of pictures that showed her front right tyre had just crossed the line - and only because it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sharing the images on social media , members of the public described it as `` the harshest parking ticket ever . ''
Rebecca , 35 , a teaching assistant from Teignmouth , Devon , has now appealed the £50 fine issued by Torbay Council and described it as `` crazy . ''
She said : `` It is tricky to park there and the wheel has gone just about an inch over the line .
If you get down on the floor then one edge of the tyre is slightly over , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ within the bay .
`` It just seems so ridiculous and very petty .
Mother-of-four Rebecca was with her partner Karl Linnell , 38 , and twins Teddy and Peggy in Cockington , Devon when she was issued the ticket at around 2.15pm on Sunday .
( August 16 ) '' We went to Cockington for a walk with our twins and parked in the main car park right in the village .
`` We managed to squeeze into a corner .
When we got back we could not work out why we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it must have been a mistake .
`` I opened it up and read through and it is said we had not been within the parked bays .
I looked around and could not believe it . ''
Rebecca said the ticket was issued just minutes after their arrival .
She has launched an appeal but has yet to get any response from the council .
She added : `` We were going to go on and have a pub lunch but decided not to and went home .
We have now contested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It 's an expensive ticket and when we shared it on Facebook other people were shocked and said we needed to fight it .
`` I would like to find the warden and ask what was going through their mind .
Did they genuinely think it was a fair ticket to issue .
`` If one of our wheels was entirely over the line then I could understand it , but this was only about an inch .
It is really , really petty . ''
Torbay Council has been contacted @ @ @

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These pictures show 'Britain's harshest parking ticket' given to a mum whose tyre was 'turned' over the line - by an INCH.
Baffled Rebecca Edge left the body of her car entirely within the designated bay and paid for a ticket to go for a walk with her partner and three year old twins.
But she was shocked when they returned to find a Penalty Charge Notice left on the dashboard.
She then took a series of pictures that showed her front right tyre had just crossed the line - and only because it was not straight on.
And after sharing the images on social media, members of the public described it as "the harshest parking ticket ever."
Rebecca, 35, a teaching assistant from Teignmouth, Devon, has now appealed the £50 fine issued by Torbay Council and described it as "crazy."
(Image: Rebecca Edge / SWNS)
She said: "It is tricky to park there and the wheel has gone just about an inch over the line. If you get down on the floor then one edge of the tyre is slightly over, but the entire body of the car is within the bay.
"It just seems so ridiculous and very petty.
"It feels incredibly unfair."
Mother-of-four Rebecca was with her partner Karl Linnell, 38, and twins Teddy and Peggy in Cockington, Devon when she was issued the ticket at around 2.15pm on Sunday. (August 16)
"We went to Cockington for a walk with our twins and parked in the main car park right in the village.
"We managed to squeeze into a corner. When we got back we could not work out why we had got the ticket. We thought it must have been a mistake.
"I opened it up and read through and it is said we had not been within the parked bays. I looked around and could not believe it."
Rebecca said the ticket was issued just minutes after their arrival. She has launched an appeal but has yet to get any response from the council.
She added: "We were going to go on and have a pub lunch but decided not to and went home. We have now contested it and are waiting for the outcome.
"It's an expensive ticket and when we shared it on Facebook other people were shocked and said we needed to fight it.
"I would like to find the warden and ask what was going through their mind. Did they genuinely think it was a fair ticket to issue.
"If one of our wheels was entirely over the line then I could understand it, but this was only about an inch. It is really, really petty."
Torbay Council has been contacted for comment.


birminghammail--2020-08-21--West Brom 'receive transfer offer' for Oliver Burke

West Bromwich Albion have received an offer from Trabzonspor for Oliver Burke , according to reports in Turkey .
The Scottish international spent last season out in Spain on loan with Deportivo Alaves , where he scored once in 32 outings .
He has two more years left on his contract at The Hawthorns though it ’ s understood both Albion and the player are looking for movement this summer after a forgettable three-year association to date .
Burke remains the club 's most expensive signing ever having cost £15m from RB Leipzig .
It was reported earlier this month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eyeing a move for Burke and Fanatik now say an official offer has been made .
Newton , who was Roberto Di Matteo 's number two at Albion between 2009 and 2011 , was appointed as Trabzonspor manager on a permanent basis at the start of August following a successful stint as caretaker .
Burke , 23 , penned a five-year contract in 2017 but he has struggled to make any kind of impression with just just 20 league appearances to his name .
Celtic are also being heavily linked with Burke having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half of the 2018/19 season .

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West Bromwich Albion have received an offer from Trabzonspor for Oliver Burke, according to reports in Turkey.
The Scottish international spent last season out in Spain on loan with Deportivo Alaves, where he scored once in 32 outings.
He has two more years left on his contract at The Hawthorns though it’s understood both Albion and the player are looking for movement this summer after a forgettable three-year association to date.
Burke remains the club's most expensive signing ever having cost £15m from RB Leipzig.
It was reported earlier this month that new Trabzonspor manager Eddie Newton was eyeing a move for Burke and Fanatik now say an official offer has been made.
Newton, who was Roberto Di Matteo's number two at Albion between 2009 and 2011, was appointed as Trabzonspor manager on a permanent basis at the start of August following a successful stint as caretaker.
Burke, 23, penned a five-year contract in 2017 but he has struggled to make any kind of impression with just just 20 league appearances to his name.
Celtic are also being heavily linked with Burke having signed him on loan for the second half of the 2018/19 season.


birminghammail--2020-08-21--Dental surgery pays woman £5,000 compensation after botched treatment

A dental surgery has paid out £5k in compensation after a complaint of botched treatment by a woman - called Miss TOOTH .
Johanna Tooth , 37 , had been awarded the sum in an out of court settlement following a four-year ordeal .
Lawyers claim she experienced painful infections , unnecessary loss of a tooth and difficulty eating after dentists failed to spot and treat decay .
Johanna , from Rudruth , Cornwall , was a patient of three different practitioners - who all allegedly missed the problem .
The admin worker 's difficulties began in 2016 but it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get a second opinion .
It was then that she was told she had been suffering with decay and had a large infection which meant a tooth had to be extracted .
Johanna then contacted the Dental Law Partnership , who secured her compensation .
Her former dentists - Dr Joseph Fitzgerald , Dr Michael Cox and Dr Dayan Charesboro Jesuthasan at Bond Street Dental Practice - have not admitted liability .
She said : `` I was a patient at the practice for a long time .
`` I trusted the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they always led me to believe my teeth were in good health - so I didn ’ t think there was anything to worry about .
`` I suppose the first signs of any problems were back in 2012 .
One of my teeth fractured so I made an appointment with Dr Cox .
`` He placed a filling and I thought that would be the end of it .
But the filling actually felt strange - it just felt rough .
`` So I went back to see Dr Cox and he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the trick so I didn ’ t think much more of it .
`` I continued to have regular check-ups , including with Dr Jesuthasan .
`` But , in 2016 , I suddenly had excruciating toothache .
I remember being up all night in agony .
The pain was just throbbing .
`` So I saw Dr Fitzgerald who placed what I thought would be a permanent filling , but it was actually only a temporary filling for some reason .
`` It didn ’ t really resolve my problems and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chair having yet more fillings only a couple of months later . ''
It was then that Johanna sought a second opinion - and was apparently confronted with the upsetting truth .
She said : `` It ’ s unbelievable really .
I ’ ve been through all this just because the dentists weren ’ t doing their jobs properly .
`` I only wish I ’ d got a second opinion sooner .
I still suffer from toothache now , and it often hurts when I eat .
`` There is always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t feel right .
Then of course , there is the gap where my lost tooth used to be .
`` I am an absolute nervous wreck before seeing the dentist now , I panic before appointments . ''
Dean Mohring , of the Dental Law Partnership , said : `` The distress and pain our client has experienced was completely unnecessary .
`` If the dentists had undertaken the correct treatment in the first place , all her problems could have been avoided . ''
The Dental Law Partnership took on Johanna @ @ @ @ @ @ @ successfully settled in 2020 when the dentists paid £5,000 in an out of court settlement , without admitting liability .
The legal firm said that analysis of Johanna 's dental records revealed that the dentists had consistently failed to spot and treat decay that was clearly visible in X-rays taken as far back as 2011 .
This led to the majority of the problems she experienced including her tooth fracturing , infections and the loss of her tooth .
Inadequate restoration work was also performed , the Dental Law Partnership said .

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A dental surgery has paid out £5k in compensation after a complaint of botched treatment by a woman - called Miss TOOTH.
Johanna Tooth, 37, had been awarded the sum in an out of court settlement following a four-year ordeal.
Lawyers claim she experienced painful infections, unnecessary loss of a tooth and difficulty eating after dentists failed to spot and treat decay.
Johanna, from Rudruth, Cornwall, was a patient of three different practitioners - who all allegedly missed the problem.
The admin worker's difficulties began in 2016 but it was only in 2020 that she decided to get a second opinion.
It was then that she was told she had been suffering with decay and had a large infection which meant a tooth had to be extracted.
Johanna then contacted the Dental Law Partnership, who secured her compensation.
(Image: PA)
Her former dentists - Dr Joseph Fitzgerald, Dr Michael Cox and Dr Dayan Charesboro Jesuthasan at Bond Street Dental Practice - have not admitted liability.
She said: "I was a patient at the practice for a long time.
"I trusted the dentists knew what they were doing and they always led me to believe my teeth were in good health - so I didn’t think there was anything to worry about.
"I suppose the first signs of any problems were back in 2012. One of my teeth fractured so I made an appointment with Dr Cox.
"He placed a filling and I thought that would be the end of it. But the filling actually felt strange - it just felt rough.
"So I went back to see Dr Cox and he adjusted it. It seemed to do the trick so I didn’t think much more of it.
(Image: PA)
"I continued to have regular check-ups, including with Dr Jesuthasan.
"But, in 2016, I suddenly had excruciating toothache. I remember being up all night in agony. The pain was just throbbing.
"So I saw Dr Fitzgerald who placed what I thought would be a permanent filling, but it was actually only a temporary filling for some reason.
"It didn’t really resolve my problems and I was back in the dentist’s chair having yet more fillings only a couple of months later."
It was then that Johanna sought a second opinion - and was apparently confronted with the upsetting truth.
She said: "It’s unbelievable really. I’ve been through all this just because the dentists weren’t doing their jobs properly.
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"I only wish I’d got a second opinion sooner. I still suffer from toothache now, and it often hurts when I eat.
"There is always this dull pain that just doesn’t feel right. Then of course, there is the gap where my lost tooth used to be.
"I am an absolute nervous wreck before seeing the dentist now, I panic before appointments."
Dean Mohring, of the Dental Law Partnership, said: "The distress and pain our client has experienced was completely unnecessary.
"If the dentists had undertaken the correct treatment in the first place, all her problems could have been avoided."
The Dental Law Partnership took on Johanna's case in 2018.
It was successfully settled in 2020 when the dentists paid £5,000 in an out of court settlement, without admitting liability.
The legal firm said that analysis of Johanna's dental records revealed that the dentists had consistently failed to spot and treat decay that was clearly visible in X-rays taken as far back as 2011.
This led to the majority of the problems she experienced including her tooth fracturing, infections and the loss of her tooth.
Inadequate restoration work was also performed, the Dental Law Partnership said.


birminghammail--2020-08-21--PC Andrew Harper's killers' sentences to be reviewed

The Attorney General has referred the sentences of Pc Andrew Harper 's killers to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme .
Henry Long , 19 , was jailed for 16 years and 18-year-olds Albert Bowers and Jessie Cole were each sentenced to 13 years in prison for the manslaughter of the Thames Valley Police officer .
Suella Braverman said : `` This was a horrific crime which resulted in the death of a much-respected police officer while he was on-duty , protecting his community .
`` Having personally considered the details of this shocking case , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Pc Andrew Harper 's killers to the Court of Appeal .
`` Attacks made against emergency workers will not be tolerated and offenders should be punished with the greatest severity for such heinous crimes . ''
Bowers and Cole this week lodged applications with the Court of Appeal seeking permission to challenge their convictions and their 13-year jail sentences .
The widow of Pc Andrew Harper previously launched a campaign for full life jail terms for the killers of emergency services workers .
Lissie Harper is calling for Andrew 's Law , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the death of police , fire or emergency medical workers would spend the rest of their life in prison .
She said : `` I pledge to my late husband to never stop until I have made the difference that this country clearly needs .
`` I vow to stand strong and firm with so many other honourable people in our country to make the changes that we clearly know to be justified . ''
The campaign is being backed by the Police Federation of England and Wales , which represents thousands of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inspector .
The 28-year-old newlywed , a traffic officer for Thames Valley Police , died in horrific circumstances on August 15 last year when he tried to stop the trio fleeing after they stole a quad bike in Stanford Dingley , Berkshire .

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The Attorney General has referred the sentences of Pc Andrew Harper's killers to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.
Henry Long, 19, was jailed for 16 years and 18-year-olds Albert Bowers and Jessie Cole were each sentenced to 13 years in prison for the manslaughter of the Thames Valley Police officer.
Suella Braverman said: "This was a horrific crime which resulted in the death of a much-respected police officer while he was on-duty, protecting his community.
"Having personally considered the details of this shocking case, I have decided to refer the sentences of Pc Andrew Harper's killers to the Court of Appeal.
"Attacks made against emergency workers will not be tolerated and offenders should be punished with the greatest severity for such heinous crimes."
Bowers and Cole this week lodged applications with the Court of Appeal seeking permission to challenge their convictions and their 13-year jail sentences.
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The widow of Pc Andrew Harper previously launched a campaign for full life jail terms for the killers of emergency services workers.
Lissie Harper is calling for Andrew's Law, which would mean those convicted of causing the death of police, fire or emergency medical workers would spend the rest of their life in prison.
She said: "I pledge to my late husband to never stop until I have made the difference that this country clearly needs.
"I vow to stand strong and firm with so many other honourable people in our country to make the changes that we clearly know to be justified."
The campaign is being backed by the Police Federation of England and Wales, which represents thousands of officers up to the rank of chief inspector.
The 28-year-old newlywed, a traffic officer for Thames Valley Police, died in horrific circumstances on August 15 last year when he tried to stop the trio fleeing after they stole a quad bike in Stanford Dingley, Berkshire.


birminghammail--2020-08-21--Live court updates as man is sentenced for murdering his mum and step dad

A man is due to be sentenced this morning after murdering his mother and step father in a frenzied knife @ @ @ @ @ Oldbury .
Anmol Chana repeatedly stabbed and slashed the couple , inflicting around 50 wounds @ @ @ @ @ to flee to Italy .
Chana , 26 , of Hamilton Road , Smethwick , @ @ @ @ @ murdering Jasbir Kaur 52 , and her husband Rupinder Bassan , aged 51 .
Birmingham @ @ @ @ @ defendant had an obsession with knives and an animosity towards his mother .
He had @ @ @ @ @ knife her '' and also pour boiling oil down her throat .
He had carried @ @ @ @ @ 22 after being invited to stay at the family home in Moat Road and the @ @ @ @ @ discovered in the early hours of February 24 after his sister became concerned .
During @ @ @ @ @ to contact escorts and had played pool at a pub .

A man has been jailed for 36 years for murdering his mother and step father in a frenzied knife attack at their home in Oldbury.
Anmol Chana repeatedly stabbed and slashed the couple, inflicting around 50 wounds, and then made preparations to flee to Italy.
Chana, 26, of Hamilton Road, Smethwick, was found guilty yesterday of murdering Jasbir Kaur 52, and her husband Rupinder Bassan, aged 51.
Birmingham Crown Court heard that the defendant had an obsession with knives and an animosity towards his mother.
He had sent texts threatening to "knife her" and also pour boiling oil down her throat.
He had carried out the attack on February 22 after being invited to stay at the family home in Moat Road and the bodies of the victims were discovered in the early hours of February 24 after his sister became concerned.
During that period Chana had tried to contact escorts and had played pool at a pub.
Judge Wall said: "You stole money from your mother's hand bag and booked a ticket.
"You bought petrol with the intention of making a petrol bomb to set fire to the car.
"After the killing you did nothing to assist your victims.
"Instead over the next day or two you left their bodies and went to the pub and sort out the company of escorts.
"Your sister has given moving and distressing evidence.
"It is impressive in the pit of her despair she can still find some empathy.
"The additional aggravating features are that you made preparations to flee the jurisdiction, the extreme level of violence you used.
"You treated them in death in a similar way you had treated them in life."
He sentenced him to life imprisonment with a minimum term to serve of 36 years.


birminghammail--2020-08-21--Long-term Wolves target Danny Loader finally completes transfer

Long-term Wolverhampton Wanderers target Danny Loader has completed a move to FC Porto after quitting Reading earlier this year .
Loader , 19 , left Reading at the end of last season after rejecting several contract offers to remain with the club .
He only started once in the league last season with six more appearances coming as a substitute .
He came close to joining Wolves last summer with a deal agreed only for Reading to pull the plug at the last minute .
Manchester United and newly-promoted Leeds United were also linked with Loader , who made 35 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Royals .
It was reported that Wolves could reignite their interest in Loader after he left Reading in June but the striker has now completed a move to Portugal .
Loader is set to join up with Porto 's B team after signing a two-year contract at the Estádio do Dragão .
He said : “ It is fantastic and even surreal to be here .
FC Porto is a very big club .
As soon as I arrived I immediately felt the greatness of the club and the atmosphere that is lived @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be here , honestly .
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Long-term Wolverhampton Wanderers target Danny Loader has completed a move to FC Porto after quitting Reading earlier this year.
Loader, 19, left Reading at the end of last season after rejecting several contract offers to remain with the club. He only started once in the league last season with six more appearances coming as a substitute.
He came close to joining Wolves last summer with a deal agreed only for Reading to pull the plug at the last minute.
Manchester United and newly-promoted Leeds United were also linked with Loader, who made 35 first team appearances in total for the Royals.
It was reported that Wolves could reignite their interest in Loader after he left Reading in June but the striker has now completed a move to Portugal.
Loader is set to join up with Porto's B team after signing a two-year contract at the Estádio do Dragão.
He said: “It is fantastic and even surreal to be here. FC Porto is a very big club. As soon as I arrived I immediately felt the greatness of the club and the atmosphere that is lived here. It is a blessing to be here, honestly. ”


birminghammail--2020-08-21--Birmingham teacher with tourette’s hailed after revealing harrowing rape

A Birmingham teacher with Tourette ’ s has been hailed a `` true inspiration '' after opening up on her struggles .
Natalie Davidson developed Coprolalia Tourette Syndrome after a traumatic ordeal , and has this week told a Channel 5 documentary about her story .
Natalie , was diagnosed with the syndrome aged 23 , three years after her tics started .
The 38-year-old science teacher 's hour-long episode was given a voice over by former Coronation Street actress Kym Marsh .
Natalie has spent 16 years at Erdington Academy in Birmingham trying to teach with Tourette 's having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Living with Tourette 's is hard .
It 's shocking how many people still do n't know how Tourette 's is , '' Natalie says .
`` I 've been arrested and treated quite badly in a sense of explaining I had Tourette 's but it not being understood .
`` I 've been hit , chased .
Anything you do outside of your normal routines and places you visit is going to be a challenge . ''
During the Channel 5 show , , Natalie told the cameras : `` While @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the house and raped me .
`` I was being interviewed and it was on camera and I remember them having to keep pausing filming the interview because I kept making hiccup noises and weird sounds I ’ d never made before .
`` I honestly thought that what they ’ d done to me had made me go a little bit mad . ''
`` I 'm struggling to cope with it .
Not to cope with the job or workload .
I cope with that probably better than most teachers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facing the feeling you need yo be hidden away is a horrible feeling .
It 's put fear , anxiety and panic inside me and I do n't know where I go from here . ''
Her mum Lynn said : `` When Natalie started swearing I was really shocked , I had never heard Natalie swear .
I think I did try to reprimand her and I think she said , “ look I can ’ t help it.
” '' I ’ d say , “ look , just keep quiet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because it was very hard to start with . ''
She added : `` There was a sense of loss , which lasted a while , I felt I had lost the Natalie that was my Natalie . ''
`` Kids adapt and change much more easily than adults do .
Adults have this idea of this perfect environment .
Coping with it when it 's not like that is difficult .
`` Whereas kids are always adapting and are much more perceptive to change and opening up and learning more . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ life , she is determined to prove it is no barrier to succeeding at her job , but faces obstacles on daily basis .
`` My Tourette ’ s is quicker than me , smarter than me , funnier than me and will always try to get me in trouble .
He ’ s a little f***er , '' jokes Natalie .
After the episode , viewers flocked to laud the teacher .
`` Natalie is amazing !
!
She has so many challenges to face and yet she powers her way through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : `` This is actually really inspirational .
All the kids respect her and seem understanding . ''
A third agreed , writing : `` Natalie could ’ ve hid away & cashed in on her disability , but instead she ’ s a science teacher , but the most important lesson she ’ s teaching those kids is that the only disability is a bad attitude .
`` Natalie is such and inspiration and you should be so proud of your achievements and determination '' a fourth added .
*The Teacher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5 at 10pm

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A Birmingham teacher with Tourette’s has been hailed a "true inspiration" after opening up on her struggles.
Natalie Davidson developed Coprolalia Tourette Syndrome after a traumatic ordeal, and has this week told a Channel 5 documentary about her story.
Natalie, was diagnosed with the syndrome aged 23, three years after her tics started.
The 38-year-old science teacher's hour-long episode was given a voice over by former Coronation Street actress Kym Marsh.
Natalie has spent 16 years at Erdington Academy in Birmingham trying to teach with Tourette's having first arrived as a supply teacher.
"Living with Tourette's is hard. It's shocking how many people still don't know how Tourette's is," Natalie says.
"I've been arrested and treated quite badly in a sense of explaining I had Tourette's but it not being understood.
"I've been hit, chased. Anything you do outside of your normal routines and places you visit is going to be a challenge."
During the Channel 5 show,, Natalie told the cameras: "While I was at university someone got into the house and raped me.
"I was being interviewed and it was on camera and I remember them having to keep pausing filming the interview because I kept making hiccup noises and weird sounds I’d never made before.
"I honestly thought that what they’d done to me had made me go a little bit mad."
"I'm struggling to cope with it. Not to cope with the job or workload. I cope with that probably better than most teachers," admits emotional Natalie.
"But facing the feeling you need yo be hidden away is a horrible feeling. It's put fear, anxiety and panic inside me and I don't know where I go from here."
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Her mum Lynn said: "When Natalie started swearing I was really shocked, I had never heard Natalie swear. I think I did try to reprimand her and I think she said, “look I can’t help it.”
"I’d say, “look, just keep quiet while we’re out,” because it was very hard to start with."
She added: "There was a sense of loss, which lasted a while, I felt I had lost the Natalie that was my Natalie."
"Kids adapt and change much more easily than adults do. Adults have this idea of this perfect environment. Coping with it when it's not like that is difficult.
"Whereas kids are always adapting and are much more perceptive to change and opening up and learning more."
While it colours every aspect of her life, she is determined to prove it is no barrier to succeeding at her job, but faces obstacles on daily basis.
"My Tourette’s is quicker than me, smarter than me, funnier than me and will always try to get me in trouble. He’s a little f***er," jokes Natalie.
After the episode, viewers flocked to laud the teacher.
"Natalie is amazing!! She has so many challenges to face and yet she powers her way through them" one wrote.
A second added: "This is actually really inspirational. All the kids respect her and seem understanding."
A third agreed, writing: "Natalie could’ve hid away & cashed in on her disability, but instead she’s a science teacher, but the most important lesson she’s teaching those kids is that the only disability is a bad attitude.
"Natalie is such and inspiration and you should be so proud of your achievements and determination" a fourth added.
*The Teacher with Tourette's airs tonight on Channel 5 at 10pm


birminghammail--2020-08-21--Thousands warned they'll be redundant within 6 weeks as furlough changes

A fresh warning has been sounded by financial experts over the impact of winding down the coronavirus furlough scheme .
The Government 's scheme is still supporting millions of employees , according to a new study .
The Resolution Foundation has warned Chancellor Rishi Sunak 's winding down of The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme in October will result in job losses .
The experts have warned some sectors - like the hospitality sector - will be hit harder than others .
At one stage , Mr Sunak 's scheme was being accessed by as many as 96 per cent of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down the scheme within the next six weeks amid fears employees could become `` addicted '' to it .
The Foundation said rather than ending the scheme altogether , or maintaining it in its current form after October , the Chancellor should focus the scheme on hardest-hit sectors .
Experts want the Chancellor to make sure it subsidises the wages of those returning to work , rather than staying off .
Nye Cominetti , senior economist at the Resolution Foundation , said : `` The Job Retention Scheme has played a critical role @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worst of the economic crisis , with almost nine million workers furloughed at its peak in early May .
`` The good news is that the number of fully furloughed workers has fallen substantially since early May as the economy has gradually reopened .
`` However the fact that 6.8 million workers were still furloughed at the end of June , with hard-hit sectors such as hospitality still operating well below capacity , highlights the scale of redundancy risks workers face as the scheme is wound down by the end of October .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ should be to bring forward further targeted support to these sectors .
`` Otherwise , the significant policy success of the retention scheme will be followed by a big post-furloughing unemployment spike this autumn . ''

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A fresh warning has been sounded by financial experts over the impact of winding down the coronavirus furlough scheme.
The Government's scheme is still supporting millions of employees, according to a new study.
The Resolution Foundation has warned Chancellor Rishi Sunak's winding down of The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme in October will result in job losses.
The experts have warned some sectors - like the hospitality sector - will be hit harder than others.
At one stage, Mr Sunak's scheme was being accessed by as many as 96 per cent of pubs.
He is keen to wind down the scheme within the next six weeks amid fears employees could become "addicted" to it.
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The Foundation said rather than ending the scheme altogether, or maintaining it in its current form after October, the Chancellor should focus the scheme on hardest-hit sectors.
Experts want the Chancellor to make sure it subsidises the wages of those returning to work, rather than staying off.
Nye Cominetti, senior economist at the Resolution Foundation, said: "The Job Retention Scheme has played a critical role in protecting firms and workers from the worst of the economic crisis, with almost nine million workers furloughed at its peak in early May.
"The good news is that the number of fully furloughed workers has fallen substantially since early May as the economy has gradually reopened.
"However the fact that 6.8 million workers were still furloughed at the end of June, with hard-hit sectors such as hospitality still operating well below capacity, highlights the scale of redundancy risks workers face as the scheme is wound down by the end of October.
"The immediate priority for the Chancellor should be to bring forward further targeted support to these sectors.
"Otherwise, the significant policy success of the retention scheme will be followed by a big post-furloughing unemployment spike this autumn."


birminghammail--2020-08-21--Elabdellaoui agent confirms he 'turned down' offer from Aston Villa

Omar Elabdellaoui rejected the chance to join Aston Villa when he signed for Galatasaray this week , according to reports .
The former Manchester City full-back has been linked with Villa for several months going back to before the January transfer window .
Villa reportedly watched him in action in December when Olympiacos beat Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League .
Elabdellaoui 's contract in Greece expired in the summer and he penned a three-year deal with Galatasaray earlier this week .
His agent Mikail Adampour has confirmed there was interest from England but his client elected to move @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interest from several clubs , '' Adampour told VG ( via Sport Witness ) .
`` The specific countries that Omar turned down were England , Germany and Italy .
`` Out of respect for the clubs that have been involved , we will not comment beyond this . ''
VG names Villa , Serie A side Fiorentina and Bundesliga pair FC Augsburg and Schalke as the clubs who were interested .
They add Elabdellaoui 'turned down ' Villa 's offer .
The 28-year-old said : `` After six fantastic years at Olympiacos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for me .
My career has to go where I play for titles .
`` The approach from other clubs has been huge this season .
All options were carefully considered by me and my team , and Galatasaray have a proud tradition of fighting for titles . ''

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Omar Elabdellaoui rejected the chance to join Aston Villa when he signed for Galatasaray this week, according to reports.
The former Manchester City full-back has been linked with Villa for several months going back to before the January transfer window.
Villa reportedly watched him in action in December when Olympiacos beat Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League.
Elabdellaoui's contract in Greece expired in the summer and he penned a three-year deal with Galatasaray earlier this week.
His agent Mikail Adampour has confirmed there was interest from England but his client elected to move to Turkey.
"I can confirm interest from several clubs," Adampour told VG (via Sport Witness). "The specific countries that Omar turned down were England, Germany and Italy.
"Out of respect for the clubs that have been involved, we will not comment beyond this."
VG names Villa, Serie A side Fiorentina and Bundesliga pair FC Augsburg and Schalke as the clubs who were interested. They add Elabdellaoui 'turned down' Villa's offer.
The 28-year-old said: "After six fantastic years at Olympiacos, competitive instinct is an important factor for me. My career has to go where I play for titles.
"The approach from other clubs has been huge this season. All options were carefully considered by me and my team, and Galatasaray have a proud tradition of fighting for titles."


birminghammail--2020-08-21--Luxury fashion and accessories brand Kate Spade has opened at the Bullring

Amid store closures due to the current pandemic , there is some good news for Birmingham shoppers .
Luxury accessories brand Kate Spade New York has opened in the Bullring .
The 1,500 sq ft store can be found on Upper Mall East - towards Selfridges - in a unit previously occupied by Whistles .
The glamorous new shop , one of 18 stand alone stores in the UK , sells the brand ’ s handbags , shoes , jewellery , homewares , and clothing .
The Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton and This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby are big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wearing dresses from the range .
Also well-known for its colourful stylish handbags , the brand was founded by designer Kate Spade in New York in 1993 .
It has since become a household name with stores around the world .
Earlier this year we reported how people had gone into a frenzy over the launch of Kate Spade wedding trainers .
Ms Spade died in 2018 with celebrities Reese Witherspoon and Sex And The City star Kristin Davis leading tributes .
Another new Bullring store - interactive fitness platform Peloton - will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Brummies can try out the popular indoor Peloton bike as well as live classes .
Spanning 1,700 sq ft , the space will be situated on the upper level , close to the Zara fashion store .
Iain Mitchell , UK commercial director at Hammerson , said : `` These announcements highlights the continued popularity of destinations like Bullring & Grand Central , to both brands and customers .
`` While the retail sector is undoubtedly challenging at the moment , it ’ s clear that the strongest locations remain in demand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offer , like Kate Spade and Peloton , can still succeed .
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Amid store closures due to the current pandemic, there is some good news for Birmingham shoppers.
Luxury accessories brand Kate Spade New York has opened in the Bullring. The 1,500 sq ft store can be found on Upper Mall East - towards Selfridges - in a unit previously occupied by Whistles.
The glamorous new shop, one of 18 stand alone stores in the UK, sells the brand’s handbags, shoes, jewellery, homewares, and clothing.
The Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton and This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby are big Kate Spade fans and are regularly snapped wearing dresses from the range.
Also well-known for its colourful stylish handbags, the brand was founded by designer Kate Spade in New York in 1993.
(Image: AP)
It has since become a household name with stores around the world.
Earlier this year we reported how people had gone into a frenzy over the launch of Kate Spade wedding trainers.
Ms Spade died in 2018 with celebrities Reese Witherspoon and Sex And The City star Kristin Davis leading tributes.
Another new Bullring store - interactive fitness platform Peloton - will open at the centre later this month.
Brummies can try out the popular indoor Peloton bike as well as live classes.
Spanning 1,700 sq ft, the space will be situated on the upper level, close to the Zara fashion store.
Iain Mitchell, UK commercial director at Hammerson, said: "These announcements highlights the continued popularity of destinations like Bullring & Grand Central, to both brands and customers.
"While the retail sector is undoubtedly challenging at the moment, it’s clear that the strongest locations remain in demand, and that brands with a unique offer, like Kate Spade and Peloton, can still succeed.”


birminghammail--2020-08-21--New jobs as Willenhall warehouse extension plan agreed

An extension of a huge Willenhall warehouse that will provide new jobs has been hailed for boosting the economy .
Guardian Warehousing Limited was granted permission to increase the size of its base at the Aspray 24 site in Noose Lane by members of Walsall Council 's planning committee on Thursday ( August 20 ) .
The development will see eight new jobs created to bolster the existing 36-strong team while the internal floor space will increase by 933 square metres to a total of 5,842 square metres .
Walsall Council leader and planning committee chairman Mike Bird said they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this was a welcome jobs boost .
The extension will give the firm extra warehouse space and create new loading bays to boost its operation .
The principle of the expansion of the premises had already been previously approved by planners but the company had redesigned plans , resulting in this new application .
Two letters of objection from neighbours were received , with concerns about increased noise , loss of light and affect on views being raised .
But officers said the extension would not have any significant negative impacts on any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` It has been demonstrated that this proposed warehouse extension would not result in any significant additional impacts to neighbours amenity , the highway or the natural environment over and above the extant permission , and would be of an acceptable overall appearance .
`` Furthermore , this proposal represents a significant investment at an allocated employment site and this is considered to weigh in favour of the application . ''
Councillor Bird said : `` This is a straight forward application .
Businesses are to be encouraged and I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the borough and creating jobs then I 'm all for it . ''
Members voted to approve the application subject to conditions being finalised by planners .

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An extension of a huge Willenhall warehouse that will provide new jobs has been hailed for boosting the economy.
Guardian Warehousing Limited was granted permission to increase the size of its base at the Aspray 24 site in Noose Lane by members of Walsall Council's planning committee on Thursday (August 20).
The development will see eight new jobs created to bolster the existing 36-strong team while the internal floor space will increase by 933 square metres to a total of 5,842 square metres.
Walsall Council leader and planning committee chairman Mike Bird said they want to encourage new businesses and added this was a welcome jobs boost.
The extension will give the firm extra warehouse space and create new loading bays to boost its operation.
The principle of the expansion of the premises had already been previously approved by planners but the company had redesigned plans, resulting in this new application.
Two letters of objection from neighbours were received, with concerns about increased noise, loss of light and affect on views being raised.
But officers said the extension would not have any significant negative impacts on any neighbouring properties.
A report to committee said: "It has been demonstrated that this proposed warehouse extension would not result in any significant additional impacts to neighbours amenity, the highway or the natural environment over and above the extant permission, and would be of an acceptable overall appearance.
"Furthermore, this proposal represents a significant investment at an allocated employment site and this is considered to weigh in favour of the application."
Councillor Bird said: "This is a straight forward application. Businesses are to be encouraged and I think if this means one is expanding in the borough and creating jobs then I'm all for it."
Members voted to approve the application subject to conditions being finalised by planners.


birminghammail--2020-08-21--Wolves linked with move for Arsenal's Ainsley Maitland-Niles

Wolverhampton Wanderers have been linked with a move for Arsenal 's £20million-rated midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles .
Maitland-Niles has been a @ @ @ @ @ the past three seasons and made his 100th appearance for the club in their FA @ @ @ @ @ earlier this month .
Arsenal are reluctantly prepared to listen to offers for Maitland-Niles this @ @ @ @ @ to guarantee him a place in his starting XI at The Emirates .
And Sky @ @ @ @ @ have joined the growing list of Premier League clubs who have registered an interest in @ @ @ @ @ Newcastle United are two more of the many teams supposedly interested .
Maitland-Niles is naturally @ @ @ @ @ excelled at both right wing-back and left wing-back for Arsenal .
Wolves are in need @ @ @ @ @ Castro Otto in the early stages of his recovery from a long-term knee injury .
@ @ @ @ @ could strengthen and Maitland-Niles ' versatility is bound to appeal to Nuno .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers have been linked with a move for Arsenal's £20million-rated midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles.
Maitland-Niles has been a regular for the Gunners over the past three seasons and made his 100th appearance for the club in their FA Cup final victory over Chelsea earlier this month.
Arsenal are reluctantly prepared to listen to offers for Maitland-Niles this summer with Mikel Arteta unable to guarantee him a place in his starting XI at The Emirates.
And Sky Sports are reporting that Wolves have joined the growing list of Premier League clubs who have registered an interest in the 22-year-old. Brighton and Newcastle United are two more of the many teams supposedly interested.
Maitland-Niles is naturally a midfielder but he has excelled at both right wing-back and left wing-back for Arsenal.
Wolves are in need of a wing-back with Jonny Castro Otto in the early stages of his recovery from a long-term knee injury. Midfield is another area Wolves could strengthen and Maitland-Niles' versatility is bound to appeal to Nuno.


birminghammail--2020-08-21--'Don’t fear second wave - virus is getting less angry' says medic

A front line Covid-fighting doctor in Birmingham believes the coronavirus is not now as deadly as at the start of the pandemic – and says there is no reason to fear a second wave .
Cases are once again rising across the Midlands and Birmingham 's director of public health , Dr Justin Varney , said it was likely the city would feature in the national `` watch list '' of places most at risk of intervention within days .
But , while the number of positive test results are going up , the city 's hospitals and GPs are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting seriously ill .
Even medics locally have differing opinions about what the statistics mean , and how big a threat coronavirus poses to the city .
Reflecting that range of views , Dr Ron Daniels – an intensive care consultant at Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield , who has also been based at Heartlands , said he believed the virus was `` getting less angry '' .
He also said talk of a second wave was `` hype '' and said : `` I don ’ t want to sound like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more people , you will find more cases.
” The doctor played down fears of a return to the dark days of March , April and May when Covid-19 admissions rocketed at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust sites , which include Good Hope , Heartlands and Queen Elizabeth Hospital .
Dr Daniels , speaking in a personal capacity , said : `` The talk of a second wave happening now in Europe is hype .
`` We are seeing , as we see here , and we look at the Centre for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] Carl Heneghan ’ s work , that all of the perceived increase in cases are explained by increased testing .
`` It ’ s true in the UK , it ’ s true in France , it ’ s true in Spain .
`` What people are worried about is not the number of cases , it ’ s how ill people are getting .
`` What we have seen in France and Spain , and they saw an uptick in cases two weeks before the UK did because they were testing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been any increase in hospital admissions .
`` There ’ s not been an increase in deaths – this is not a second wave , it is just we are testing more people and finding more cases . ''
While cases have increased , Dr Daniels believes there is no need for a local lockdown , despite the city joining the national coronavirus watch list for the first time .
It is a marked shift in his view from May when he said lifting lockdown restrictions too early risked a second wave .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ people was now `` negligible `` and no deaths had been reported `` for days '' .
He said the numbers in intensive care at UHB hospitals was around 100 at any one time at the peak of the pandemic in April - a situation he said was `` almost like battlefield triage '' .
`` We were assessing a lot of patients out there on the ward .
We were bringing the most sick to intensive care .
`` I think the vast majority of times we made the right decisions as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t , with the result that , across University Hospitals Birmingham , we had outcomes that are pretty good for Covid-19 . ''
A spokeswoman for University Hospitals Birmingham said it was treating a total of 62 total Covid-positive inpatients across the three sites - the QE , Heartlands and Good Hope .
There are now two with Covid in intensive care units at Heartlands and there have been two new positives within past 24 hours , both at QE .
'The virus may be getting less angry' Dr Daniels said he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Covid-19 could be weakening , just as the original viruses which now cause the common cold have done .
He said : `` There is a degree of suggestion and some evidence the virus might just be getting a little bit less angry .
`` That would be the natural behaviour of viruses .
Coronaviruses that now cause the common cold were probably quite good at causing death several thousand years ago .
`` But they ’ re not any longer and this is the natural behaviour of viruses .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to kill its host and it confers every evolutionary advantage to sit in the host , not make them very ill but make them walk around infecting lots of other people . ''
He said intensive care outcomes had improved from a 50:50 chance of dying if a patient was put on a ventilator to a mortality rate of 20 per cent in some cases .
That was not down to the drug discoveries like Dexamethasone and Remdesivir , he said , but better management of cases .
He said : `` What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it all the drugs – definitely not .
The drugs have a little bit of an effect , not such a marked effect .
`` Is it because we have got better learning about how to manage the condition in general ?
Yes absolutely .
`` The tabloid press love wonder magic bullets and drugs but we have just got better at decision making .
We ’ ve learned better who needs ventilating at what time and when they need to be put prone and so forth . ''
Dr Daniels also sounded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ month .
The 49-year-old said : `` There ’ s plenty of data from observational series from multiple countries around the world suggesting that children , yes they can catch coronavirus , yes they can have symptoms of coronavirus , but it ’ s pretty rare .
`` But it ’ s thought to be that children are actually around one tenth as likely to spread it to people as an adult does .
`` Providing the public continues to behave sensibly , that we start to return to normal , start to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help out and so forth , but do so within the rules of social distancing , if there is a second wave in the winter , it is likely to be very significantly smaller than the first wave . ''
Dr Daniels also suggested the rise in cases was not down to teens and young adults – but older adults were causing the rise in cases .
He said : `` This is about personal choice .
It ’ s about being sensible .
`` And it ’ s about those teenagers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today are incredibly socially responsible and I ’ ve got a 22-year-old and an 18-year-old and they ’ re being more sensible than a lot of older adults I know .
“ I am not saying everyone has behaved but certainly from my middle-class bubble in Knowle and middle-class bubble of Sutton Coldfield I have seen people behaving perfectly.
” The NHS is open for business as usual While hospitals were not seeing the Covid admissions that they did earlier in the year – they are not back to normal .
And Dr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ towards other serious conditions to come forward .
He said : `` The hospitals are not back to normal yet .
UHB is putting on operating lists for some non-urgent surgery but mostly semi-urgent surgery and operating theatres are returning to normal .
`` We are racing to get our outpatient clinics up and running to get as many people looked after as we can .
`` We are still in the situation where the numbers of people coming in to hospital with the normal case load is low .
`` People are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are seeing some really severe pathology .
`` We need to absolutely encourage our public to understand , yes we still need to be mindful of Covid , yes we need to continue to follow the guidelines on Covid but if you ’ re unwell with any condition the NHS is open for business as usual .
`` We have seen late cancer presentations , late sepsis presentations and late heart attack presentations .
There ’ s a lot less you can do to help people if they don ’ t come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effect on mortality . ''

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A front line Covid-fighting doctor in Birmingham believes the coronavirus is not now as deadly as at the start of the pandemic – and says there is no reason to fear a second wave.
Cases are once again rising across the Midlands and Birmingham's director of public health, Dr Justin Varney, said it was likely the city would feature in the national "watch list" of places most at risk of intervention within days.
But, while the number of positive test results are going up, the city's hospitals and GPs are not seeing a corresponding rise in people getting seriously ill.
Even medics locally have differing opinions about what the statistics mean, and how big a threat coronavirus poses to the city.
Reflecting that range of views, Dr Ron Daniels – an intensive care consultant at Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield, who has also been based at Heartlands, said he believed the virus was "getting less angry".
He also said talk of a second wave was "hype" and said: "I don’t want to sound like Donald Trump – but if you test more people, you will find more cases.”
The doctor played down fears of a return to the dark days of March, April and May when Covid-19 admissions rocketed at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust sites, which include Good Hope, Heartlands and Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Dr Daniels, speaking in a personal capacity, said: "The talk of a second wave happening now in Europe is hype.
"We are seeing, as we see here, and we look at the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine in Oxford and [Professor] Carl Heneghan’s work, that all of the perceived increase in cases are explained by increased testing.
"It’s true in the UK, it’s true in France, it’s true in Spain.
"What people are worried about is not the number of cases, it’s how ill people are getting.
"What we have seen in France and Spain, and they saw an uptick in cases two weeks before the UK did because they were testing earlier, is there’s not been any increase in hospital admissions.
"There’s not been an increase in deaths – this is not a second wave, it is just we are testing more people and finding more cases."
While cases have increased, Dr Daniels believes there is no need for a local lockdown, despite the city joining the national coronavirus watch list for the first time.
It is a marked shift in his view from May when he said lifting lockdown restrictions too early risked a second wave.
Numbers of Covid critically ill 'negligible'
He said the number of critically ill people was now "negligible " and no deaths had been reported "for days".
He said the numbers in intensive care at UHB hospitals was around 100 at any one time at the peak of the pandemic in April - a situation he said was "almost like battlefield triage".
"We were assessing a lot of patients out there on the ward. We were bringing the most sick to intensive care.
"I think the vast majority of times we made the right decisions as to who needed ventilation and who didn’t, with the result that, across University Hospitals Birmingham, we had outcomes that are pretty good for Covid-19."
A spokeswoman for University Hospitals Birmingham said it was treating a total of 62 total Covid-positive inpatients across the three sites - the QE, Heartlands and Good Hope.
There are now two with Covid in intensive care units at Heartlands and there have been two new positives within past 24 hours, both at QE.
(Image: SWNS)
'The virus may be getting less angry'
Dr Daniels said he believed the coronavirus and its associated disease, Covid-19 could be weakening, just as the original viruses which now cause the common cold have done.
He said: "There is a degree of suggestion and some evidence the virus might just be getting a little bit less angry.
"That would be the natural behaviour of viruses. Coronaviruses that now cause the common cold were probably quite good at causing death several thousand years ago.
"But they’re not any longer and this is the natural behaviour of viruses.
"It confers no evolutionary advantage to a virus to kill its host and it confers every evolutionary advantage to sit in the host, not make them very ill but make them walk around infecting lots of other people."
Hospital Covid death rates drop
He said intensive care outcomes had improved from a 50:50 chance of dying if a patient was put on a ventilator to a mortality rate of 20 per cent in some cases.
That was not down to the drug discoveries like Dexamethasone and Remdesivir, he said, but better management of cases.
He said: "What’s caused that improvement? Is it all the drugs – definitely not. The drugs have a little bit of an effect, not such a marked effect.
"Is it because we have got better learning about how to manage the condition in general? Yes absolutely.
"The tabloid press love wonder magic bullets and drugs but we have just got better at decision making. We’ve learned better who needs ventilating at what time and when they need to be put prone and so forth."
Dr Daniels also sounded an optimistic note about schools returning next month.
'Don't worry about schools returning'
The 49-year-old said: "There’s plenty of data from observational series from multiple countries around the world suggesting that children, yes they can catch coronavirus, yes they can have symptoms of coronavirus, but it’s pretty rare.
"But it’s thought to be that children are actually around one tenth as likely to spread it to people as an adult does.
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"Providing the public continues to behave sensibly, that we start to return to normal, start to enjoy ourselves, start to eat out to help out and so forth, but do so within the rules of social distancing, if there is a second wave in the winter, it is likely to be very significantly smaller than the first wave."
Dr Daniels also suggested the rise in cases was not down to teens and young adults – but older adults were causing the rise in cases.
He said: "This is about personal choice. It’s about being sensible.
"And it’s about those teenagers – by and large the youth of today are incredibly socially responsible and I’ve got a 22-year-old and an 18-year-old and they’re being more sensible than a lot of older adults I know.
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“I am not saying everyone has behaved but certainly from my middle-class bubble in Knowle and middle-class bubble of Sutton Coldfield I have seen people behaving perfectly.”
The NHS is open for business as usual
While hospitals were not seeing the Covid admissions that they did earlier in the year – they are not back to normal.
And Dr Daniels pleaded with those with symptoms pointing towards other serious conditions to come forward.
He said: "The hospitals are not back to normal yet. UHB is putting on operating lists for some non-urgent surgery but mostly semi-urgent surgery and operating theatres are returning to normal.
"We are racing to get our outpatient clinics up and running to get as many people looked after as we can.
"We are still in the situation where the numbers of people coming in to hospital with the normal case load is low.
"People are presenting later than they normally would so we are seeing some really severe pathology.
"We need to absolutely encourage our public to understand, yes we still need to be mindful of Covid, yes we need to continue to follow the guidelines on Covid but if you’re unwell with any condition the NHS is open for business as usual.
"We have seen late cancer presentations, late sepsis presentations and late heart attack presentations. There’s a lot less you can do to help people if they don’t come early. This will have a knock-on effect on mortality."


birminghammail--2020-08-21--Eat Out to Help Out restaurants announce they're extending scheme

Restaurants currently taking part in the Government 's Eat Out to Help Out scheme are set to extend it into next month .
Just one in 10 have used the scheme , which was announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak last month , by the middle of August .
And a third are unlikely to do so , a survey has found .
But some eateries will give them all the chance to , it has emerged , as restaurants opt to take matters into their own hands and extend the scheme .
The Government announced the scheme , which sees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to the value of £10 per head during August , to help the hard-hit hospitality industry .
Cafes , pubs and restaurants reopened indoors in England from July 4 , in Scotland from July 15 and in Wales from August 3 .
Three Midlands venues will continue to offer discounted meals in September after extending their offer in Derbyshire .
Customers visiting The Hurt Arms in Ambergate , near Belper , The Horse and Jockey in Wessington , near Alfreton , and The White Hart Inn in Moorwood Moor , also near @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advantage of exactly the same offer until the end of September .
The move has sparked anticipation that more could follow suit .
Harriet Turner , marketing assistant at the Moorwood Hotel Collection , the Derbyshire-based firm which runs the three venues , said : `` I think everyone in hospitality will know how worrying the last few months have been for business , so this scheme has really helped a lot of venues like ours find their feet again .
`` It 's been a great way for new customers to try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ welcoming new and old faces to our restaurants .
`` As so many people missed out on bookings in August due to high demand , we decided to carry the scheme on , it is a thanks to our customers for their support of local businesses and it keeps trade going for us after the end of the Government 's scheme which could be an uncertain time otherwise ! ''

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Restaurants currently taking part in the Government's Eat Out to Help Out scheme are set to extend it into next month.
Just one in 10 have used the scheme, which was announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak last month, by the middle of August.
And a third are unlikely to do so, a survey has found.
But some eateries will give them all the chance to, it has emerged, as restaurants opt to take matters into their own hands and extend the scheme.
The Government announced the scheme, which sees diners' meals slashed to half price up to the value of £10 per head during August, to help the hard-hit hospitality industry.
Cafes, pubs and restaurants reopened indoors in England from July 4, in Scotland from July 15 and in Wales from August 3.
Three Midlands venues will continue to offer discounted meals in September after extending their offer in Derbyshire.
Customers visiting The Hurt Arms in Ambergate, near Belper, The Horse and Jockey in Wessington, near Alfreton, and The White Hart Inn in Moorwood Moor, also near Alfreton, will be able to take advantage of exactly the same offer until the end of September.
The move has sparked anticipation that more could follow suit.
Harriet Turner, marketing assistant at the Moorwood Hotel Collection, the Derbyshire-based firm which runs the three venues, said: "I think everyone in hospitality will know how worrying the last few months have been for business, so this scheme has really helped a lot of venues like ours find their feet again.
"It's been a great way for new customers to try out our venues and we've loved welcoming new and old faces to our restaurants.
"As so many people missed out on bookings in August due to high demand, we decided to carry the scheme on, it is a thanks to our customers for their support of local businesses and it keeps trade going for us after the end of the Government's scheme which could be an uncertain time otherwise!"


birminghammail--2020-08-21--Sea forts built off UK coast up for sale - for combined price of £9million

Three sea forts built off the British coast to repel an invasion by France are on the market - for a combined price of £9 MILLION .
The sea based defences were built in the 1860s when the fear of an invasion by Napoleon III and his army was at an all time high .
The forts named after former Prime Minister Lord Henry Palmerston , are located off Portsmouth and are being sold by estate agent Strutt and Parker .
The cheapest of the three forts on the market is Horse Sand Fort which is priced at £750,000 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ state having been unoccupied for decades and was unstable requiring a painstaking renovation Now basic construction is complete , Horse Sand is ready for a wealthy buyer with great vision to help it reach it 's full potential , and transform it into a luxury sea locked estate .
No Mans Fort is the most expensive of the three properties , having been put on the market for £4,250,000 .
The fort is well known as a top of the range hotel called 'Solent Forts ' , with a total 23 suites , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a traditional English pub located inside .
It is the most developed plot having under went a multi million pound refurbishment back in 2015 .
No Mans Fort also comes equipped with a rooftop terrace and bar , hot tubs , saunas and BBQ decks making it the dream location to throw an epic party or hold weekend events .
It is a 35 minute boat journey from Gunwharf Quays , or you can travel there by helicopter as the property has a helipad readily available for use .
On offer for an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nine luxury suites plus substantial staff accommodation .
It stretches across 33,000 sq .
ft. over 3 floors , and has 15 ft. thick constructed granite walls .
The property shares all the same exclusive additions as No Mans Fort , also having been extensively refurbished in 2012 .
Spitbank Fort is a 15 minutes transfer from Gunwharf Quays by boat making it the closest to the harbour out of all three locations .
James Mackenzie , Head of Strutt and Parker 's Country Department said : `` We ’ ve been inundated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mainly from UK buyers wanting to create a private getaway . ''
`` Interested parties include those of the sailing fraternity who are already familiar with the water and those who want to create their own private playground '' '' When it comes to isolated properties like a fort , you can be selective when it comes to allowing people to stay . ''
“ One of the most interesting aspects aside from their unique location , has to be the incredible history of these Napoleonic Forts . ''
`` Drawing fresh water @ @ @ @ @ @ @ role in defending the coast from invasion attracts interest from far and wide . ''
`` When you buy into property like this , you ’ re buying a slice of British history which is utterly unique and truly special . ''
`` This interest doesn ’ t stem from domestic buyers only ; for the international buyers , especially those from the States , the history sparks great fascination . ''
`` The opportunity to convert the forts into residential dwellings has attracted interest from media worldwide .
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Three sea forts built off the British coast to repel an invasion by France are on the market - for a combined price of £9 MILLION.
The sea based defences were built in the 1860s when the fear of an invasion by Napoleon III and his army was at an all time high.
The forts named after former Prime Minister Lord Henry Palmerston, are located off Portsmouth and are being sold by estate agent Strutt and Parker.
The cheapest of the three forts on the market is Horse Sand Fort which is priced at £750,000.
The fort was purchased in an abandoned state having been unoccupied for decades and was unstable requiring a painstaking renovation
Now basic construction is complete, Horse Sand is ready for a wealthy buyer with great vision to help it reach it's full potential, and transform it into a luxury sea locked estate.
(Image: PA)
No Mans Fort is the most expensive of the three properties, having been put on the market for £4,250,000.
The fort is well known as a top of the range hotel called 'Solent Forts', with a total 23 suites, 7-bedroom staff quarters, private dining and a traditional English pub located inside.
It is the most developed plot having under went a multi million pound refurbishment back in 2015.
No Mans Fort also comes equipped with a rooftop terrace and bar, hot tubs, saunas and BBQ decks making it the dream location to throw an epic party or hold weekend events.
It is a 35 minute boat journey from Gunwharf Quays, or you can travel there by helicopter as the property has a helipad readily available for use.
On offer for an even £4,000,000 is Spitbank Fort which has nine luxury suites plus substantial staff accommodation.
(Image: PA)
It stretches across 33,000 sq. ft. over 3 floors, and has 15 ft. thick constructed granite walls.
The property shares all the same exclusive additions as No Mans Fort, also having been extensively refurbished in 2012.
Spitbank Fort is a 15 minutes transfer from Gunwharf Quays by boat making it the closest to the harbour out of all three locations.
(Image: PA)
James Mackenzie, Head of Strutt and Parker's Country Department said: "We’ve been inundated with enquires for the Solent Forts, mainly from UK buyers wanting to create a private getaway."
"Interested parties include those of the sailing fraternity who are already familiar with the water and those who want to create their own private playground"
"When it comes to isolated properties like a fort, you can be selective when it comes to allowing people to stay."
(Image: PA)
“One of the most interesting aspects aside from their unique location, has to be the incredible history of these Napoleonic Forts."
"Drawing fresh water from beneath the sea bed and their role in defending the coast from invasion attracts interest from far and wide."
(Image: PA)
"When you buy into property like this, you’re buying a slice of British history which is utterly unique and truly special."
"This interest doesn’t stem from domestic buyers only; for the international buyers, especially those from the States, the history sparks great fascination."
(Image: PA)
"The opportunity to convert the forts into residential dwellings has attracted interest from media worldwide.”


birminghammail--2020-08-21--Villa fans send brutal response over latest Grealish transfer claim

Manchester United could offer Aston Villa goalkeeper Sergio Romero as part of a bid for Jack Grealish , according to reports .
Grealish , the Villa captain , has been linked with a summer move to Old Trafford for several months having shone on the Premier League stage .
Villa are set to demand a huge fee for the midfielder after escaping the threat of relegation but reports in the national press are claiming United are still plotting an approach later in the window .
And according to the Daily Mail , Romero could be used as a makeweight in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deputised for David De Gea in the closing stages of the season as the Spanish stopper struggled for form but was dropped for the Europa League semi-final defeat to Sevilla .
He is expected to be behind both De Gea and Dean Henderson in the pecking order at Old Trafford going into the new campaign .
Romero , 33 , has reportedly told United chiefs he wants out amid interest from other Premier League clubs .
Villa have also been linked with Henderson after his return from Sheffield United amid fears Tom Heaton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ start the new season .
Villa fans gave a brutal response to the Romero rumour on social media , with one saying : `` United fans trying to tell Villa fans we need Romero .
Why would we want a 5th keeper to replace an attacker ? ''
`` Utd apparently considering offering £50 mil + Romero for Jack .
Okay but , we literally have zero need for Romero , '' said another .
A third wrote : `` They think he ’ s an improvement on Heaton lol , Heaton has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years and hasn ’ t had a £300m defence ahead of him . ''
`` United completely unaware that putting Romero in their offer for Grealish actually makes us even less likely to sell , '' claimed another supporter .
While a fifth fan joked : `` Sergio Romero for Grealish plus cash ?
What an exciting deal for Villa , where do we sign ? ''

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Manchester United could offer Aston Villa goalkeeper Sergio Romero as part of a bid for Jack Grealish, according to reports.
Grealish, the Villa captain, has been linked with a summer move to Old Trafford for several months having shone on the Premier League stage.
Villa are set to demand a huge fee for the midfielder after escaping the threat of relegation but reports in the national press are claiming United are still plotting an approach later in the window.
And according to the Daily Mail, Romero could be used as a makeweight in a potential deal.
The Argentina international deputised for David De Gea in the closing stages of the season as the Spanish stopper struggled for form but was dropped for the Europa League semi-final defeat to Sevilla.
He is expected to be behind both De Gea and Dean Henderson in the pecking order at Old Trafford going into the new campaign.
Romero, 33, has reportedly told United chiefs he wants out amid interest from other Premier League clubs.
Villa have also been linked with Henderson after his return from Sheffield United amid fears Tom Heaton will not have recovered in time to start the new season.
Villa fans gave a brutal response to the Romero rumour on social media, with one saying: "United fans trying to tell Villa fans we need Romero. Why would we want a 5th keeper to replace an attacker?"
"Utd apparently considering offering £50 mil + Romero for Jack. Okay but, we literally have zero need for Romero," said another.
A third wrote: "They think he’s an improvement on Heaton lol, Heaton has been better than De Gea last 2 years and hasn’t had a £300m defence ahead of him."
"United completely unaware that putting Romero in their offer for Grealish actually makes us even less likely to sell," claimed another supporter.
While a fifth fan joked: "Sergio Romero for Grealish plus cash? What an exciting deal for Villa, where do we sign?"


birminghammail--2020-08-21--Beach visitors horrified as huts swept into sea by 70mph Storm Ellen winds

This footage shows several beach huts being washed into the sea as heavy winds battered Britain .
Pictures and video captured the moment tides wreaked havoc on a popular tourist beach in Devon .
Around 20 huts were damaged at Woolacombe beach last night ( Thurs ) and many were still bobbing around with the waves this morning .
Local resident Richard Walden said it was a scene of devastation that he had not witnessed in nearly two decades of living there .
Large crowds looked on in disbelief as the beach was declared 'out of bounds ' to holidaymakers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tides and winds gusting in excess of 50mph have caused havoc for holidaymakers in Woolacombe .
`` Around 20 beach huts positioned well above the high tide mark have been either dislodged or in some cases smashed to pieces by the waves .
`` There is debris everywhere and the Coastguard have declared the area out of bounds to the public , as hundreds of people watch in awe .
`` The beach huts are hugely popular with visitors in the summer months and this will be devastating for people who had left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` In 18 years of living here , I ’ ve never seen anything like it , but as far as I am aware , thankfully nobody has been hurt . ''
Richard 's pictures were taken as Britain woke up to the carnage caused by the arrival of Storm Ellen .
The Met Office predicted wind gusts reaching speeds of over 50mph in places .
With Storm Ellen also bringing volatile sea conditions to the South West , the RNLI and HM Coastguard also urged people to take extra care amid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ winds , and spring tides .
Steve Instance , RNLI water safety lead for the southwest said : “ When we experience conditions such as this , especially during the summer when the region is busy with visitors , it is incredibly important that those heading to the coast keep themselves safe by choosing a lifeguarded beach and visiting within the patrol hours of 10 am-6 pm .
“ With changeover days for holidaymakers on Fridays and Saturdays , those arriving at the area may not be up to date with local news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the conditions . ''

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This footage shows several beach huts being washed into the sea as heavy winds battered Britain.
Pictures and video captured the moment tides wreaked havoc on a popular tourist beach in Devon.
Around 20 huts were damaged at Woolacombe beach last night (Thurs) and many were still bobbing around with the waves this morning.
Local resident Richard Walden said it was a scene of devastation that he had not witnessed in nearly two decades of living there.
Large crowds looked on in disbelief as the beach was declared 'out of bounds' to holidaymakers.
Richard said: "The massive tides and winds gusting in excess of 50mph have caused havoc for holidaymakers in Woolacombe.
(Image: Richard Walden / SWNS)
"Around 20 beach huts positioned well above the high tide mark have been either dislodged or in some cases smashed to pieces by the waves.
"There is debris everywhere and the Coastguard have declared the area out of bounds to the public, as hundreds of people watch in awe.
"The beach huts are hugely popular with visitors in the summer months and this will be devastating for people who had left possessions in them during their stay here.
(Image: Richard Walden / SWNS)
"In 18 years of living here, I’ve never seen anything like it, but as far as I am aware, thankfully nobody has been hurt."
Richard's pictures were taken as Britain woke up to the carnage caused by the arrival of Storm Ellen.
The Met Office predicted wind gusts reaching speeds of over 50mph in places.
With Storm Ellen also bringing volatile sea conditions to the South West, the RNLI and HM Coastguard also urged people to take extra care amid sea conditions, large swells, strong winds, and spring tides.
Steve Instance, RNLI water safety lead for the southwest said: “When we experience conditions such as this, especially during the summer when the region is busy with visitors, it is incredibly important that those heading to the coast keep themselves safe by choosing a lifeguarded beach and visiting within the patrol hours of 10 am-6 pm.
“With changeover days for holidaymakers on Fridays and Saturdays, those arriving at the area may not be up to date with local news and forecasts so could be caught unaware of the conditions."