birminghammail--2020-06-06--Child's shocking 'giant hogweed' blister mum wants you to see

A mum has shared a graphic image of her child 's blister in a bid to warn others of the dangers of hogweed .
The parent , who did not wish to be named , posted a photo of her daughter 's sore wound to a Facebook group in Solihull following the incident .
The youngster was left with an irritated patch of blisters on her leg after two separate family walks to Earlswood Lakes and Wythall Park in last week 's sunshine .
She began feeling the irritation on the evening , but the family assumed it was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days passed , the spot became more inflamed and after a week - the child was becoming 'lethargic and unwell . '
The mum arranged a virtual appointment with her GP - who referred the family onto the hospital 's dermatology department .
She was given three weeks of antibiotics and told it was an allergic reaction potentially caused by a plant such as giant hogweed .
Now , the mum wants to warn others of the dangers .
Alongside the photo of her daughter 's leg , she wrote : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the dangers of giant hogweed .
`` Last week during the hot sunny weather I took my children on some family walks around Earlswood Lakes and Wythall Park .
`` During one of these walks I think my daughter must have brushed past a young giant hogweed plant .
`` She did n't know that it had happened at the time , it was only in the evening her leg began to feel irritated .
`` Unfortunately , as each day passed her leg became more and more irritated and inflamed , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` By day 7 I felt I needed for it to be seen by a GP as it was n't getting any better , it looked so sore and she was becoming to feel unwell and lethargic .
`` I 'm thankful my son did not fall into it because if he was exposed to more than 50 % burns it could have been fatal .
`` Of course I ca n't be absolutely certain that giant hogweed was the cause of my daughter 's skin reaction..
It 's not meant to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aware . ''
Hogweed looks quite pretty - white flowers clustered in an umbrella-shaped head that is up to 80cm in diameter .
Look for a thick green stem spotted with dark red which varies from three to eight-centimetres thick .
What are the symptoms from giant hogweed exposure ?
Exposure can result in blisters , long-lasting scars , and - if it comes in contact with eyes - blindness .
The blisters will form within 48 hours - scars can last for years .
It can also cause cause long-term sunlight sensitivity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or purplish scars may be left on your skin for years after .
What should I do if I come into contact with giant hogweed ?
Wash the area immediately with soap and water .
The blisters heal very slowly and can develop into phytophotodermatitis , a type of skin rash which flares up in sunlight .
If you feel unwell or have a severe reaction you are advised to see a doctor .
Where did giant hogweed come from ?
The plant is native to the Caucasus region and Central Asia .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ introduced to Britain in the 19th century as an ornamental plant , but it 's now widespread throughout the country .
The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 made it illegal to plant or cause giant hogweed to grow in the wild .
It is found in most of the UK , along footpaths and riverbanks .
It also grows in places like parks , cemeteries and wasteland .
How can I get rid of giant hogweed ?
The RHS advises caution when removing the plant - cover arms and legs , and ideally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
Cut plant debris , contaminated clothing and tools are potentially hazardous too .

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A mum has shared a graphic image of her child's blister in a bid to warn others of the dangers of hogweed.
The parent, who did not wish to be named, posted a photo of her daughter's sore wound to a Facebook group in Solihull following the incident.
The youngster was left with an irritated patch of blisters on her leg after two separate family walks to Earlswood Lakes and Wythall Park in last week's sunshine.
She began feeling the irritation on the evening, but the family assumed it was a nettle sting at first.
But as days passed, the spot became more inflamed and after a week - the child was becoming 'lethargic and unwell.'
The mum arranged a virtual appointment with her GP - who referred the family onto the hospital's dermatology department.
She was given three weeks of antibiotics and told it was an allergic reaction potentially caused by a plant such as giant hogweed.
Now, the mum wants to warn others of the dangers.
Alongside the photo of her daughter's leg, she wrote: "I felt I needed to raise awareness of the dangers of giant hogweed.
"Last week during the hot sunny weather I took my children on some family walks around Earlswood Lakes and Wythall Park.
"During one of these walks I think my daughter must have brushed past a young giant hogweed plant.
"She didn't know that it had happened at the time, it was only in the evening her leg began to feel irritated.
"Unfortunately, as each day passed her leg became more and more irritated and inflamed, it then started to blister like a burn.
"By day 7 I felt I needed for it to be seen by a GP as it wasn't getting any better, it looked so sore and she was becoming to feel unwell and lethargic.
"I'm thankful my son did not fall into it because if he was exposed to more than 50% burns it could have been fatal.
"Of course I can't be absolutely certain that giant hogweed was the cause of my daughter's skin reaction.. It's not meant to scaremonger, just to make people more aware."
How to spot giant hogweed
(Image: Evening Gazette)
Hogweed looks quite pretty - white flowers clustered in an umbrella-shaped head that is up to 80cm in diameter.
Look for a thick green stem spotted with dark red which varies from three to eight-centimetres thick.
What are the symptoms from giant hogweed exposure?
Exposure can result in blisters, long-lasting scars, and - if it comes in contact with eyes - blindness.
The blisters will form within 48 hours - scars can last for years.
It can also cause cause long-term sunlight sensitivity in people who touch it.
Black or purplish scars may be left on your skin for years after.
What should I do if I come into contact with giant hogweed?
Wash the area immediately with soap and water.
The blisters heal very slowly and can develop into phytophotodermatitis, a type of skin rash which flares up in sunlight.
If you feel unwell or have a severe reaction you are advised to see a doctor.
Where did giant hogweed come from?
The plant is native to the Caucasus region and Central Asia.
Giant hogweed was among the foreign plants introduced to Britain in the 19th century as an ornamental plant, but it's now widespread throughout the country.
The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 made it illegal to plant or cause giant hogweed to grow in the wild.
Where does giant hogweed grow?
It is found in most of the UK, along footpaths and riverbanks. It also grows in places like parks, cemeteries and wasteland.
How can I get rid of giant hogweed?
The RHS advises caution when removing the plant - cover arms and legs, and ideally wear a face mask when working on it.
Cut plant debris, contaminated clothing and tools are potentially hazardous too.


birminghammail--2020-06-06--Coronation Street Yasmeen spoiler alert!

It 's the storyline that has gripped Coronation Street viewers .
And it seems finally we can see some end in sight for the anguish of domestic violence victim Yasmeen Metcalfe .
Abuser Geoff Metcalfe was stabbed by tormented wife Yasmeen after a string of humiliations and mental cruelty at his hands .
But it was Geoff who first wielded the knife that led to him attacked .
Currently Yasmeen is refusing to plead not guilty to the attempted murder charge - despite granddaughter Alya 's best efforts .
Next week viewers will see Alya 's horrified reaction when Yasmeen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be reminded how Geoff forced Yasmeen to eat her pet chicken Charlotte Bronte , who she lovingly looked after in the garden .
At the time of the sickening TV abuse , Corrie fans were left disgusted and disturbed by the scenes .
And as has been hinted in the show , Geoff 's son Tim 's wife Sally also believes Geoff is the guilty party .
Back in 2018 Sally herself was wrongfully imprisoned for bribery , fraud and money laundering .
She can see her father-in-law 's story does n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out .
Neighbour Eileen Grimshaw also voices her suspicions about evil Geoff leaving Tim distraught that Yasmeen may have been the victim all along .

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It's the storyline that has gripped Coronation Street viewers.
And it seems finally we can see some end in sight for the anguish of domestic violence victim Yasmeen Metcalfe.
Abuser Geoff Metcalfe was stabbed by tormented wife Yasmeen after a string of humiliations and mental cruelty at his hands.
But it was Geoff who first wielded the knife that led to him attacked.
Currently Yasmeen is refusing to plead not guilty to the attempted murder charge - despite granddaughter Alya's best efforts.
Next week viewers will see Alya's horrified reaction when Yasmeen describes her abuse in detail.
Viewers will be reminded how Geoff forced Yasmeen to eat her pet chicken Charlotte Bronte, who she lovingly looked after in the garden.
At the time of the sickening TV abuse, Corrie fans were left disgusted and disturbed by the scenes.
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Thankfully Yasmeen eventually enters a not guilty plea.
And as has been hinted in the show, Geoff's son Tim's wife Sally also believes Geoff is the guilty party.
Back in 2018 Sally herself was wrongfully imprisoned for bribery, fraud and money laundering.
She can see her father-in-law's story doesn't make sense and demands that he moves out.
Neighbour Eileen Grimshaw also voices her suspicions about evil Geoff leaving Tim distraught that Yasmeen may have been the victim all along.


birminghammail--2020-06-06--Hunt for drone owner after fatal cannabis factory fire kills man

Police are hunting the owner of a drone spotted flying over a cannabis factory minutes after a fire broke out - with two suspected human slavery victims locked inside .
It 's believed the footage could hold vital clues to assist the investigation after one of the men - an unnamed 43-year-old - died on Friday afternoon ( June 5 ) .
The man , who is believed to have been trafficked to the UK from abroad , was trapped in a unit at the Premier Trading Estate in Leys Road , Brierley Hill , when the blaze took hold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Firefighters pulled him from the flames along with another man , who is in his 20s , but he died in hospital the next day .
The other man has since been discharged .
Detectives believe both men were being 'held against their will ' as the unit , where cannabis was being grown on an industrial scale , was locked .
Witnesses have been urged to come forward but officers are particularly keen to speak to the drone owner .
“ We know there was a drone flying over the unit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so we are appealing to the owner of the drone to contact us directly , as the footage recorded may hold vital information in our investigation , '' said Detective Inspector Jim Mahon , from force CID .
Footage and information can be passed on to police via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or by calling 101 .
People are asked to quote log number 3969 of June 4 when passing on information .
The force said it is working closely with West Midlands Fire Service to establish the cause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cut at the site to allow officers to safely recover vital evidence from the scene .

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Police are hunting the owner of a drone spotted flying over a cannabis factory minutes after a fire broke out - with two suspected human slavery victims locked inside.
It's believed the footage could hold vital clues to assist the investigation after one of the men - an unnamed 43-year-old - died on Friday afternoon (June 5).
The man, who is believed to have been trafficked to the UK from abroad, was trapped in a unit at the Premier Trading Estate in Leys Road, Brierley Hill, when the blaze took hold on Thursday evening (June 4).
Firefighters pulled him from the flames along with another man, who is in his 20s, but he died in hospital the next day.
The other man has since been discharged.
Detectives believe both men were being 'held against their will' as the unit, where cannabis was being grown on an industrial scale, was locked.
Witnesses have been urged to come forward but officers are particularly keen to speak to the drone owner.
“We know there was a drone flying over the unit when the fire first broke out, so we are appealing to the owner of the drone to contact us directly, as the footage recorded may hold vital information in our investigation," said Detective Inspector Jim Mahon, from force CID.
Footage and information can be passed on to police via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or by calling 101.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
People are asked to quote log number 3969 of June 4 when passing on information.
The force said it is working closely with West Midlands Fire Service to establish the cause of the fire.
Power has been cut at the site to allow officers to safely recover vital evidence from the scene.


birminghammail--2020-06-06--Wonderful moment cop kneels with Brum Black Lives Matter protesters

This is the wonderful moment a West Midlands Police officer knelt beside Black Lives Matter protesters during a Birmingham city centre protest .
PC Steven Mason was asked to drop to one knee as he walked among 4,000 demonstrators who congregated in Centenary Square on Thursday afternoon , June 4 .
In one of the many poignant clips taken from the peaceful protest , a man can be heard shouting : `` On your knee man . ''
His request is then quickly echoed by other protesters who ask the Soho Road neighbourhood officer to kneel in memory of George @ @ @ @ @ @ @ USA , has seen a cop charged with his murder .
In the video , PC Mason can be seen strolling through the crowds before unravelling a Black Lives Matter poster which reads : 'No justice , no peace . ''
As people gather around him , the officer takes off his police hat and drops to the ground on his knee .
In a heartwarming moment of unity between Brummies and the police force , the crowd starts clapping and many others gather around him for photos .
Sharing the video to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` This is why the police being representative of the communities we serve is so important .
`` Not only a black officer but a neighbourhood officer chosen to support this event .
`` The style and tone of policing delivered on the day ensured police legitimacy with the protestors . ''
West Midlands Police previously praised those who took part in the demo as they confirmed there were no arrests and no disorder .
Speaking on the day , the force said : `` We appreciate that today ’ s gathering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those regulations , but we have consistently said that our approach is to engage , explain and encourage people , and we will only enforce the regulations when absolutely necessary .
`` We put in place a proportionate policing plan for this protest , which involved a small number of officers in place to engage with the protesters .
`` We will continue to work with communities and those taking part in any future protests wherever possible to ensure people ’ s safety .
`` We ask that people continue to work with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Midlands Police , and our colleagues around the country , stand alongside all those across the globe who are appalled and horrified by the way George Floyd lost his life . ''

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This is the wonderful moment a West Midlands Police officer knelt beside Black Lives Matter protesters during a Birmingham city centre protest.
PC Steven Mason was asked to drop to one knee as he walked among 4,000 demonstrators who congregated in Centenary Square on Thursday afternoon, June 4.
In one of the many poignant clips taken from the peaceful protest, a man can be heard shouting: "On your knee man."
His request is then quickly echoed by other protesters who ask the Soho Road neighbourhood officer to kneel in memory of George Floyd, whose death in Minnesota, USA, has seen a cop charged with his murder.
In the video, PC Mason can be seen strolling through the crowds before unravelling a Black Lives Matter poster which reads: 'No justice, no peace."
As people gather around him, the officer takes off his police hat and drops to the ground on his knee.
In a heartwarming moment of unity between Brummies and the police force, the crowd starts clapping and many others gather around him for photos.
Sharing the video to Twitter, Chief Inspector Ifte Ahmed wrote: "This is why the police being representative of the communities we serve is so important.
"Not only a black officer but a neighbourhood officer chosen to support this event.
"The style and tone of policing delivered on the day ensured police legitimacy with the protestors."
West Midlands Police previously praised those who took part in the demo as they confirmed there were no arrests and no disorder.
(Image: Berkshire Live / Darren Pepe)
Speaking on the day, the force said: "We appreciate that today’s gathering was much larger than is allowed by those regulations, but we have consistently said that our approach is to engage, explain and encourage people, and we will only enforce the regulations when absolutely necessary.
"We put in place a proportionate policing plan for this protest, which involved a small number of officers in place to engage with the protesters.
"We will continue to work with communities and those taking part in any future protests wherever possible to ensure people’s safety.
"We ask that people continue to work with officers at this challenging time. West Midlands Police, and our colleagues around the country, stand alongside all those across the globe who are appalled and horrified by the way George Floyd lost his life."


birminghammail--2020-06-06--Ex-Villan Abraham facing summer dilemma at Chelsea

Former Aston Villa loanee Tammy Abraham ’ s role in the Chelsea set-up is under serious threat as the Blues close in on the signing of Timo Werner .
Chelsea are believed to be nearing the capture of RB Leipzig forward Werner , despite the strong form of Abraham ; the towering forward has bagged 15 goals in his season in the first team at Stamford Bridge .
That ’ s on the back of a campaign at Villa Park where his 26 goals were invaluable to Villa ’ s promotion bid .
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It ’ s expected that centre forward Werner would take the lone striker role , with Lampard not expected to adjust his preferred system .
Indeed for pundit Steve Nichol , the former Liverpool player , it could cast into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club ahead of the summer transfer window .
“ I don ’ t believe Frank and Chelsea are going to change the way they play , ’ he told ESPN .
“ And you have to say that signing Werner would spell the end for Tammy Abraham .
I mean goodness knows what is going through his head .
“ Allegedly Frank has been telling Werner that he is going to build the team around him so you don ’ t build your team around a wide midfielder .
“ You build through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Tammy Abraham is in trouble .
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Former Aston Villa loanee Tammy Abraham’s role in the Chelsea set-up is under serious threat as the Blues close in on the signing of Timo Werner.
Chelsea are believed to be nearing the capture of RB Leipzig forward Werner, despite the strong form of Abraham; the towering forward has bagged 15 goals in his season in the first team at Stamford Bridge.
That’s on the back of a campaign at Villa Park where his 26 goals were invaluable to Villa’s promotion bid.
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Abraham, who has had a look-in in the England squad this season on the back of his run in the Chelsea side under Frank Lampard, could have to play second fiddle if Werner arrives, however.
It’s expected that centre forward Werner would take the lone striker role, with Lampard not expected to adjust his preferred system.
Indeed for pundit Steve Nichol, the former Liverpool player, it could cast into doubt Abraham’s future at the club ahead of the summer transfer window.
“I don’t believe Frank and Chelsea are going to change the way they play,’ he told ESPN.
“And you have to say that signing Werner would spell the end for Tammy Abraham. I mean goodness knows what is going through his head.
“Allegedly Frank has been telling Werner that he is going to build the team around him so you don’t build your team around a wide midfielder.
“You build through the spine so that means straight away that Tammy Abraham is in trouble.”


birminghammail--2020-06-06--Coronavirus hospital death toll reaches 27,359 as 75 more people die

The total number of people to have died from coroanvirus in hospitals in England has risen to 27,359 , according to the latest death toll update .
A further 75 people , who tested positive for Covid-19 , have died in the most up-to-date figures from Saturday , June 6 .
This included another 15 tragedies in the Midlands .
Patients were aged between 43 and 100 years old and all had known underlying health conditions .
Their families have been informed , NHS England said .
Across the UK , the coronavirus death toll has now hit 40,465 as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The number of deaths of patients with Covid-19 by region are as follows : It comes after Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced that anyone visiting a hospital will be required to wear a face covering to keep patients and staff safe from coronavirus .
The new rule applies to in-patients and people visiting patients , regardless of what they are being treated for .
All hospital staff will also be required to cover their face , from June 15 .
Face coverings are also to become compulsory on public transport .
Mr Hancock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right across the country , it 's critically important to stop the spread amongst staff , patients and visitors .
`` So today , we 're setting out that all hospital visitors and out-patients will need to wear face coverings . ''

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The total number of people to have died from coroanvirus in hospitals in England has risen to 27,359, according to the latest death toll update.
A further 75 people, who tested positive for Covid-19, have died in the most up-to-date figures from Saturday, June 6.
This included another 15 tragedies in the Midlands.
Patients were aged between 43 and 100 years old and all had known underlying health conditions.
Their families have been informed, NHS England said.
Across the UK, the coronavirus death toll has now hit 40,465 as 204 more died from the bug.
The number of deaths of patients with Covid-19 by region are as follows:
East of England 6
London 5
Midlands 15
North East & Yorkshire 19
North West 17
South East 12
South West 1
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It comes after Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced that anyone visiting a hospital will be required to wear a face covering to keep patients and staff safe from coronavirus.
The new rule applies to in-patients and people visiting patients, regardless of what they are being treated for.
All hospital staff will also be required to cover their face, from June 15. Face coverings are also to become compulsory on public transport.
Mr Hancock said: "As the NHS re-opens right across the country, it's critically important to stop the spread amongst staff, patients and visitors.
"So today, we're setting out that all hospital visitors and out-patients will need to wear face coverings."


birminghammail--2020-06-06--Universal Credit fiasco as 250,000 new claimants not yet paid

The impact of Covid 19 will be long lasting on the UK economy but the short terms effects have led to a record number of people claiming government aid .
A staggering 800,000 people applied for Universal Credit over the first two weeks of lockdown .
Now MirrorOnline has revealed that over 250,000 of those have not received any payment as of June 4 .
Around half had no award in their first month due to their earnings being deemed too high .
The other half were either deemed ineligible for Universal Credit or withdrew their claim .
DWP chiefs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instead joined other government support packages such as the furlough scheme .
Others would have been deemed as earning too much to qualify due to their receiving redundancy pay or their final month 's salary .
Ministers added the 67 % of applicants getting a payment was actually higher than the 63 % in January and February .
Labour MP Neil Coyle , who obtained the figures , said they showed “ ministers are letting people down just when they need help most.
” He added : `` Universal Credit has been failing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finally been forced to admit it has been of no use at all to hundreds of thousands of people , ” he said .
“ Universal Credit is an appalling , inhumane system and well overdue reform.
” Minister for Welfare Delivery Will Quince hit back : “ This is yet another feeble attempt to denigrate Universal Credit.
`` The IPPR think tank said the `` Universal Credit austerity measures '' should be removed urgently after predicting over million more people could be plunged into poverty by December because of coronavirus .
Clare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This analysis shows that hundreds of thousands of families and their children who may have been 'just about managing ' before Covid now face being plunged into poverty ...
The Chancellor must include in this summer 's stimulus a package of measures to support families alongside funding for physical infrastructure and job creation .
`` This should include removing the Universal Credit austerity measures , supporting family and carer incomes and investing in childcare to open up more options for parents to return to work . ''

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Dan Bloom, Sanjeeta Bains)

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The impact of Covid 19 will be long lasting on the UK economy but the short terms effects have led to a record number of people claiming government aid.
A staggering 800,000 people applied for Universal Credit over the first two weeks of lockdown.
Now MirrorOnline has revealed that over 250,000 of those have not received any payment as of June 4.
Around half had no award in their first month due to their earnings being deemed too high.
The other half were either deemed ineligible for Universal Credit or withdrew their claim.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
Labour MPs branded the figures “not good enough”.
DWP chiefs insisted large numbers of those people have instead joined other government support packages such as the furlough scheme.
Others would have been deemed as earning too much to qualify due to their receiving redundancy pay or their final month's salary.
Ministers added the 67% of applicants getting a payment was actually higher than the 63% in January and February.
Labour MP Neil Coyle, who obtained the figures, said they showed “ministers are letting people down just when they need help most.”
He added: "Universal Credit has been failing for seven years but the Government has finally been forced to admit it has been of no use at all to hundreds of thousands of people,” he said.
“Universal Credit is an appalling, inhumane system and well overdue reform.”
Minister for Welfare Delivery Will Quince hit back: “This is yet another feeble attempt to denigrate Universal Credit. "
The IPPR think tank said the "Universal Credit austerity measures" should be removed urgently after predicting over million more people could be plunged into poverty by December because of coronavirus.
Clare McNeil of the IPPR said: "This analysis shows that hundreds of thousands of families and their children who may have been 'just about managing' before Covid now face being plunged into poverty...The Chancellor must include in this summer's stimulus a package of measures to support families alongside funding for physical infrastructure and job creation.
"This should include removing the Universal Credit austerity measures, supporting family and carer incomes and investing in childcare to open up more options for parents to return to work."


birminghammail--2020-06-06--Farewell, Brunty - they don't make them like that anymore

After 13 years at West Brom , club stalwart and captain Chris Brunt is taking his leave .
With any luck , he and Albion will finish their journey together in the same manner in which they began it way back in 2007 - with a successful promotion bid .
Brunt has made 419 appearances and scored 48 goals , proving to be one of the best signings in the club ’ s recent history ; arriving from Sheffield Wednesday in 2007 for just £3m , he ’ s gone one to help Albion to two promotions ( with one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an extended stay in the Premier League and was key to their 2008 FA Cup run to the semi-finals .
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Google Play Store and App Store The winger has played extensively at left-back and in central midfield , has been a part of two relegation squads and played under ten different permanent managers during his rollercoaster of a period in the Black Country .
A peripheral figure at The Hawthorns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the summer as they went about another promotion push , Brunt has , in his own words , begun to say his goodbyes .
Having come close to leaving prematurely in January , a collective effort from all involved to get the club back in the big time certainly would seem a far more fitting note on which to depart .
Now 35 , Albion have undoubtedly had the best of Brunt , though that isn ’ t to say he hasn ’ t still plenty to offer Stoke City , Blackburn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come across this summer .
There have been so many memorable moments , too many to list in a single piece .
That goal against Southampton to send the Baggies back to the big time , the fact he was the club 's top scorer in his first ever campaign in the top flight , THAT free kick against Everton , those goals against Wolves and Aston Villa .
The assists : where do you start ?
How many times did Gareth McAuley , his faithful compatriot , rise to meet a Brunt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wasn ’ t limited to McAuley , of course - most of Brunt ’ s teammates benefitted from his magnificent deliveries , his wand of a left foot .
Even in the latter days of his time at The Hawthorns , as his influence waned , he still made the effort to run out for the under 23s , passing on his experience and leadership qualities to the Baggies ’ young guns .
He could ’ ve easily put his feet up on those chilly Monday nights , but instead he opted for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people .
He didn ’ t do it to appease people - he just loves playing football , and saw opportunities to pull on the blue and white .
A figure who would always give a bit back to an opponent - see Morgan Amalfitano and Cesc Fabregas - or an official , it was always for Albion ’ s cause .
It hasn ’ t always been plain sailing , of course ; the hugely regrettable coin throwing incident at Reading in 2016 was condemned by the entire fanbase and even prompted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all in aid of a charity of Brunt ’ s choice - such was the admiration of his followers .
There was a serious injury in 2016 , which cruelly kept him out of Northern Ireland ’ s Euros , but generally speaking he was as fit as a fiddle - always available for selection .
It wasn ’ t a coincidence , either , that all those who managed Albion during Brunt ’ s time picked him consistently .
He changed his game up , made himself an option in a variety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so long as he was playing .
He lifted a Championship title in his first season , and it ’ s regrettable , perhaps , that he ’ s not got more to show for it by way of silverware .
Brunt ’ s CV deserves more .
Here ’ s hoping the send-off this term involves the trophy being passed to him on the podium after the final day meeting with QPR .
The response from ex-teammates , as well as supporters , tells you all you need to know about how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ list of the top Premier League assist makers went viral not too long ago - that Brunt ’ s name was alongside Fabregas , David Silva and many others speaks volumes too .
The final thing to say is that it ’ ll be a long , long time - if ever at all - until another player runs out 419 times in the famous stripes .
They really don ’ t make them like Chris Brunt anymore .

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After 13 years at West Brom, club stalwart and captain Chris Brunt is taking his leave.
With any luck, he and Albion will finish their journey together in the same manner in which they began it way back in 2007 - with a successful promotion bid. They can confirm that tonight against Queens Park Rangers.
After his most recent cameo in the win over Hull City, Brunt has made 420 appearances and scored 48 goals, proving to be one of the best signings in the club’s recent history; arriving from Sheffield Wednesday in 2007 for just £3m, he’s gone one to help Albion to two promotions (with one more in him, hopefully), an extended stay in the Premier League and was key to their 2008 FA Cup run to the semi-finals.
The winger has played extensively at left-back and in central midfield, has been a part of two relegation squads and played under ten different permanent managers during his rollercoaster of a period in the Black Country.
A peripheral figure at The Hawthorns after the Baggies freshened up their squad in the summer as they went about another promotion push, Brunt has, in his own words, begun to say his goodbyes.
Having come close to leaving prematurely in January, a collective effort from all involved to get the club back in the big time certainly would seem a far more fitting note on which to depart.
Now 35, Albion have undoubtedly had the best of Brunt, though that isn’t to say he hasn’t still plenty to offer Stoke City, Blackburn Rovers or any other suitors he may come across this summer.
There have been so many memorable moments, too many to list in a single piece.
That goal against Southampton to send the Baggies back to the big time, the fact he was the club's top scorer in his first ever campaign in the top flight, THAT free kick against Everton, those goals against Wolves and Aston Villa.
The assists: where do you start? How many times did Gareth McAuley, his faithful compatriot, rise to meet a Brunt cross, corner or free-kick. That wasn’t limited to McAuley, of course - most of Brunt’s teammates benefitted from his magnificent deliveries, his wand of a left foot.
Even in the latter days of his time at The Hawthorns, as his influence waned, he still made the effort to run out for the under 23s, passing on his experience and leadership qualities to the Baggies’ young guns. He could’ve easily put his feet up on those chilly Monday nights, but instead he opted for Aggborough in front of a handful of people.
He didn’t do it to appease people - he just loves playing football, and saw opportunities to pull on the blue and white.
A figure who would always give a bit back to an opponent - see Morgan Amalfitano and Cesc Fabregas - or an official, it was always for Albion’s cause.
It hasn’t always been plain sailing, of course; the hugely regrettable coin throwing incident at Reading in 2016 was condemned by the entire fanbase and even prompted a bucket collection the following game, all in aid of a charity of Brunt’s choice - such was the admiration of his followers.
There was a serious injury in 2016, which cruelly kept him out of Northern Ireland’s Euros, but generally speaking he was as fit as a fiddle - always available for selection.
It wasn’t a coincidence, either, that all those who managed Albion during Brunt’s time picked him consistently. He changed his game up, made himself an option in a variety of areas, happy to play anywhere so long as he was playing.
He lifted a Championship title in his first season, and it’s regrettable, perhaps, that he’s not got more to show for it by way of silverware.
Brunt’s CV deserves more. Here’s hoping the send-off this term involves the trophy being passed to him on the podium after the final day meeting with QPR.
The response from ex-teammates, as well as supporters, tells you all you need to know about how highly thought of Brunt is.
A list of the top Premier League assist makers went viral not too long ago - that Brunt’s name was alongside Fabregas, David Silva and many others speaks volumes too.
The final thing to say is that it’ll be a long, long time - if ever at all - until another player runs out 420 times in the famous stripes.
They really don’t make them like Chris Brunt anymore.


birminghammail--2020-06-07--Aston Villa's John McGinn makes superb Prince William admission

Whether it ’ s playing for Aston Villa or being a leader for the Scotland national team nothing seems to faze John McGinn .
Indeed the midfielder ’ s return to fitness is one of the main causes of optimism among the claret and blue faithful as they prepare for the resumption of their Premier League season .
That comes against Sheffield United on Wednesday week when McGinn is expected to play for the first time since December 21 .
He will do so having recovered from the ankle injury that derailed his season and having recently been named as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Year .
But in an interview with the Sunday Post the 25-year-old admits to feeling anxious on one occasion - when he met Villa fan Prince William for the Heads Up mental health charity .
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“ I ’ ve never really been nervous playing football , but I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ He was very humble and down to earth , and he must be playing Football Manager because he knew everything about Villa – everything.
” McGinn picked up the writers ’ award for his exploits in Scotland ’ s Euro 2020 qualifying campaign in which he scored seven goals , putting a hat-trick past minnows San Marino , as well as scoring against Cyprus and Kazakhstan .
He revealed Dean Smith ’ s part in helping his goal production .
“ During the English Championship season , if games weren ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Dean Smith , would tell me to go into a more-advanced position .
“ That meant I wasn ’ t alien to it when Steve Clarke played me there .
“ I was alien to it when Dean shouted from the side at Swansea away : ‘ Go up and play there ’ – and I didn ’ t know what to think !
“ But it ’ s a position that suits me a bit more .
“ In my early games for Scotland , while I felt I did OK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the ball because you don ’ t get that time in international football .
“ The manager has used my attributes higher up the pitch to complement Steven Naismith , who everyone knows likes to drop deep and get involved in the play.
” Villa will be hoping McGinn can quickly rediscover his goal-scoring touch and add to the three he has scored for them this season - and the ten in all competitions since his bargain move from Hibernian two years ago .

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Whether it’s playing for Aston Villa or being a leader for the Scotland national team nothing seems to faze John McGinn.
Indeed the midfielder’s return to fitness is one of the main causes of optimism among the claret and blue faithful as they prepare for the resumption of their Premier League season.
That comes against Sheffield United on Wednesday week when McGinn is expected to play for the first time since December 21.
He will do so having recovered from the ankle injury that derailed his season and having recently been named as the Scottish Football Writers International Player of the Year.
But in an interview with the Sunday Post the 25-year-old admits to feeling anxious on one occasion - when he met Villa fan Prince William for the Heads Up mental health charity.
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“It’s the most nervous I’ve been,” McGinn said.
“I’ve never really been nervous playing football, but I was out of my comfort zone.
“He was very humble and down to earth, and he must be playing Football Manager because he knew everything about Villa – everything.”
McGinn picked up the writers’ award for his exploits in Scotland’s Euro 2020 qualifying campaign in which he scored seven goals, putting a hat-trick past minnows San Marino, as well as scoring against Cyprus and Kazakhstan.
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He revealed Dean Smith’s part in helping his goal production.
“During the English Championship season, if games weren’t going to plan, then the manager, Dean Smith, would tell me to go into a more-advanced position.
“That meant I wasn’t alien to it when Steve Clarke played me there.
“I was alien to it when Dean shouted from the side at Swansea away: ‘Go up and play there’ – and I didn’t know what to think!
“But it’s a position that suits me a bit more.
“In my early games for Scotland, while I felt I did OK in games, I was getting caught on the ball because you don’t get that time in international football.
“The manager has used my attributes higher up the pitch to complement Steven Naismith, who everyone knows likes to drop deep and get involved in the play.”
Villa will be hoping McGinn can quickly rediscover his goal-scoring touch and add to the three he has scored for them this season - and the ten in all competitions since his bargain move from Hibernian two years ago.


birminghammail--2020-06-07--Fears secondary school Covid-19 chaos could continue next year

The chaos surrounding secondary school teaching could impact into 2021 , experts have warned .
Coronavirus has already wreaked havoc with GCSEs and A-level exams this year and is likely to do the same next summer , they say .
The news comes as one education expert warns that keeping children out of school is worse for them than catching the deadly bug .
In an interview with The Telegraph , Dr Gavin Morgan , who sits on the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) , which advises the government 's response to coronavirus , said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disease if they do pick it up ...
The impact on children is miniscule in terms of their health.
” Dr Morgan added : “ We know how important play is for children ’ s development , ” he said .
“ If they can ’ t play with their friends , their mental health is going to suffer .
Children may well have developed secure attachment with their teachers and they have been denied access to these figures.
” As some colleges in England will only open fully in January , regulator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ creating contingency plans for next year 's intake of students .
Teaching unions have confirmed thousands of secondary school students will only be back in class part-time from September due to the government 's social distancing guidance .
Many students and pupils have already missed months of teaching .
Ofqual has proposed that exams may need to be moved from May to July or teaching chiefs must renew this year 's emergency marking system .
Many healthcare professionals believe a second wave is on its way - both devastating to lives and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Headteachers have already warned parents they could six more month of home schooling .
According to the Sunday Times , headmaster Andrew Halls from the private King 's College School in Wimbledon , south-west London wrote to parents explaining the reality .
Mr Halls said : `` Some children , though it is impossible to say what proportion , may not be back in school until January 2021 .
Heads are now discussing whether GCSE and A-levels will be awarded in the same way as this summer . ''
However , children who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ underprivileged backgrounds - who may not have had adequate home schooling .
A survey of families in England suggests better-off children will have studied for around seven days more than their poorer .
According the study from Institute for Fiscal Studies , nearly two in three ( 64 % ) of secondary pupils in state schools from the richest households are offered some form of active help , compared with 47 % from the poorest fifth of families .
Survey company , Teacher Tap , found that 43 % of secondary school teachers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for less than an hour a day under lockdown - compared with 4 % of private school teachers .
An Ofqual spokesman said : `` Our overriding aim is to ensure exams and assessments are as fair as possible and we are working closely with the Department for Education , exam boards and groups representing teachers , schools and colleges , to carefully consider a range of possible measures .
`` We will provide further information in the coming weeks . '
Year 10 and year 12 students will be allowed on school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But most other year groups face six months out of school as they will not return until at least September .
The current 2 per cent rate of school attendance is well below the figure that Government officials had been planning .

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The chaos surrounding secondary school teaching could impact into 2021, experts have warned.
Coronavirus has already wreaked havoc with GCSEs and A-level exams this year and is likely to do the same next summer, they say.
The news comes as one education expert warns that keeping children out of school is worse for them than catching the deadly bug.
In an interview with The Telegraph, Dr Gavin Morgan, who sits on the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage), which advises the government's response to coronavirus, said: “We know they have a less challenging disease if they do pick it up... The impact on children is miniscule in terms of their health.”
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Dr Morgan added: “We know how important play is for children’s development,” he said. “If they can’t play with their friends, their mental health is going to suffer. Children may well have developed secure attachment with their teachers and they have been denied access to these figures.”
As some colleges in England will only open fully in January, regulator Ofqual has taken the drastic step of creating contingency plans for next year's intake of students.
Teaching unions have confirmed thousands of secondary school students will only be back in class part-time from September due to the government's social distancing guidance.
Many students and pupils have already missed months of teaching.
Ofqual has proposed that exams may need to be moved from May to July or teaching chiefs must renew this year's emergency marking system.
Many healthcare professionals believe a second wave is on its way - both devastating to lives and the career prospects of thousands of children.
Headteachers have already warned parents they could six more month of home schooling.
According to the Sunday Times, headmaster Andrew Halls from the private King's College School in Wimbledon, south-west London wrote to parents explaining the reality.
Mr Halls said: "Some children, though it is impossible to say what proportion, may not be back in school until January 2021. Heads are now discussing whether GCSE and A-levels will be awarded in the same way as this summer."
However, children who will be most affected will be from underprivileged backgrounds - who may not have had adequate home schooling.
A survey of families in England suggests better-off children will have studied for around seven days more than their poorer. According the study from Institute for Fiscal Studies, nearly two in three (64%) of secondary pupils in state schools from the richest households are offered some form of active help, compared with 47% from the poorest fifth of families.
Survey company, Teacher Tap, found that 43% of secondary school teachers in deprived areas said their pupils studied for less than an hour a day under lockdown - compared with 4% of private school teachers.
An Ofqual spokesman said: "Our overriding aim is to ensure exams and assessments are as fair as possible and we are working closely with the Department for Education, exam boards and groups representing teachers, schools and colleges, to carefully consider a range of possible measures.
"We will provide further information in the coming weeks.'
Year 10 and year 12 students will be allowed on school grounds ahead of summer for limited periods.
But most other year groups face six months out of school as they will not return until at least September.
The current 2 per cent rate of school attendance is well below the figure that Government officials had been planning.


birminghammail--2020-06-07--Cannabis found in terraced house destroyed by fire

Thirty firefighters could not save a Smethwick house from suffering '100 per cent fire damage ' overnight - even though the first team arrived within five minutes of the alarm being raised .
The mid-terrace property on Bridge Street South suffered damage to the ground floor and first floor and also lost its roof .
West Midlands Fire Service sent six appliances to the Black Country scene from Smethwick , Handsworth , West Bromwich , Ladywood , Oldbury and Walsall .
A hydraulic platform based at Highgate Fire Station was also sent to the address because of fears the fire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West Midlands Fire Service spokesman said : `` We received a call at 2.10am to a fire at a mid-terrace property in Smethwick .
`` It was a six pump fire which went right into the loft space .
`` The property has suffered 100 per cent fire damage . ''
Western Power has also attended the scene to isolate the electrics and all power supplies have been disconnected to the property .
In a tweet overnight , West Midlands Fire Service said : `` We 've responded to a severe fire in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cannabis - putting neighbours and our crews in danger .
`` Properties either side had to be evacuated . ''
In a video from the scene , Neil Griffiths from WMFS said it was a significant incident .
`` The house has been completely destroyed by fire - at its height we had 30 firefighters dealing with this .
`` The first fire engine arrived here within five minutes and that helped to stop the fire spread to any adjoining properties .
`` We are going to be here for the next few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I want to thank all of the fire service crews who have worked really hard making sure that this fire was dealt with as effectively and as safely as possible .
`` I 'd also like to thank West Midlands Ambulance Service and West Midlands Police for their contribution to a safe conclusion . ''
The fire was the second this weekend at a house being used to for growing cannabis plants .
On Saturday morning , WMFS attended a fire at a six bed end terrace property in Dawlish Road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grown .
Eight firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used hose reels to extinguish the fire .
WMFS Kings Norton Fire posted a picture of the smoke damage to one of their suits .
WMFS also showed the scene inside the house and tweeted : `` The pictures give an indication of the risks involved in entering cannabis set ups . ''
The Smethwick fire also follows the death of a man after a fire at an industrial unit at the Premier Trading Estate in Leys Road , Brierley Hill The man , who is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK from abroad , was trapped on Thursday , June 4 when the fire took hold .
Another man in his 20s was rescued , but the unnamed 43-year-old died in hospital on Friday .
West Midlands Police have appealed for the owner of a drone seen flying in the area to come forward re the Brierley Hill fire .
Detective Inspector Jim Mahon , from force CID said : “ We know there was a drone flying over the unit when the fire first broke out , so we are appealing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us directly , as the footage recorded may hold vital information in our investigation . ''

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Thirty firefighters could not save a Smethwick house from suffering '100 per cent fire damage' overnight - even though the first team arrived within five minutes of the alarm being raised.
The mid-terrace property on Bridge Street South suffered damage to the ground floor and first floor and also lost its roof.
West Midlands Fire Service sent six appliances to the Black Country scene from Smethwick, Handsworth, West Bromwich, Ladywood, Oldbury and Walsall.
A hydraulic platform based at Highgate Fire Station was also sent to the address because of fears the fire could spread to neighbouring houses.
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A West Midlands Fire Service spokesman said: "We received a call at 2.10am to a fire at a mid-terrace property in Smethwick.
"It was a six pump fire which went right into the loft space.
"The property has suffered 100 per cent fire damage."
(Image: West Midlands Fire Service)
Western Power has also attended the scene to isolate the electrics and all power supplies have been disconnected to the property.
In a tweet overnight, West Midlands Fire Service said: "We've responded to a severe fire in a Smethwick house being used to grow cannabis - putting neighbours and our crews in danger.
"Properties either side had to be evacuated."
(Image: West Midlands Fire Service)
In a video from the scene, Neil Griffiths from WMFS said it was a significant incident.
"The house has been completely destroyed by fire - at its height we had 30 firefighters dealing with this.
"The first fire engine arrived here within five minutes and that helped to stop the fire spread to any adjoining properties.
"We are going to be here for the next few hours making sure the fire is out.
"I want to thank all of the fire service crews who have worked really hard making sure that this fire was dealt with as effectively and as safely as possible.
"I'd also like to thank West Midlands Ambulance Service and West Midlands Police for their contribution to a safe conclusion."
Spate of cannabis factory fires
The fire was the second this weekend at a house being used to for growing cannabis plants.
On Saturday morning, WMFS attended a fire at a six bed end terrace property in Dawlish Road, Selly Oak where cannabis was being grown.
Eight firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used hose reels to extinguish the fire.
WMFS Kings Norton Fire posted a picture of the smoke damage to one of their suits.
(Image: West Midlands Fire Service)
WMFS also showed the scene inside the house and tweeted: "The pictures give an indication of the risks involved in entering cannabis set ups."
The Smethwick fire also follows the death of a man after a fire at an industrial unit at the Premier Trading Estate in Leys Road, Brierley Hill
The man, who is believed to have been trafficked to the UK from abroad, was trapped on Thursday, June 4 when the fire took hold.
Another man in his 20s was rescued, but the unnamed 43-year-old died in hospital on Friday.
West Midlands Police have appealed for the owner of a drone seen flying in the area to come forward re the Brierley Hill fire.
Detective Inspector Jim Mahon, from force CID said: “We know there was a drone flying over the unit when the fire first broke out, so we are appealing to the owner of the drone to contact us directly, as the footage recorded may hold vital information in our investigation."


birminghammail--2020-06-07--Wolves and Leeds United joined by rivals in race for free signing - reports

Danny Loader ’ s list of suitors is growing ahead of the Reading youngster becoming a free agent .
The forward , 19 , is set to leave the Madejski Stadium when his current contract expires after the Royals ended negotiations amid the coronavirus pandemic .
A player who has been on Wolves ’ radar for some time , the news that he is set to become a free agent is likely to alert a host of teams in England and around Europe .
Recent reports suggest that both Premier League rivals West Ham and Crystal Palace have registered an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the capital , while Leeds United - hoping to be in the top flight themselves next term - have also been weighing up an offer to the player .
England U20 international Loader , who has scored one goal in 12 appearances in Mark Bowen ’ s first team this season , will go for completely nothing because the offer of a contract from Reading has been withdrawn - meaning they won ’ t even get a compensatory fee .
Having tried previously to sign him , before Reading pulled out at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reignite their interest in Loader once again in the coming window .
Championship outfit Swansea have also been credited with an interest .

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Danny Loader’s list of suitors is growing ahead of the Reading youngster becoming a free agent.
The forward, 19, is set to leave the Madejski Stadium when his current contract expires after the Royals ended negotiations amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A player who has been on Wolves’ radar for some time, the news that he is set to become a free agent is likely to alert a host of teams in England and around Europe.
Recent reports suggest that both Premier League rivals West Ham and Crystal Palace have registered an interest in offering Loader a route to the capital, while Leeds United - hoping to be in the top flight themselves next term - have also been weighing up an offer to the player.
England U20 international Loader, who has scored one goal in 12 appearances in Mark Bowen’s first team this season, will go for completely nothing because the offer of a contract from Reading has been withdrawn - meaning they won’t even get a compensatory fee.
Having tried previously to sign him, before Reading pulled out at the last minute, Wolves are expected to reignite their interest in Loader once again in the coming window.
Championship outfit Swansea have also been credited with an interest.


birminghammail--2020-06-07--Taxi driver attacked for refusing 15 mile trip for £5

A city taxi driver was assaulted for refusing to take a passenger on a 15-mile trip for just £5 , police have revealed .
The cabbie was attacked as he was approached about a journey in the Stechford area of Birmingham on Saturday night ( June 6 ) .
But the passenger lashed out when he informed him he would not be able to take him to his destination in exchange of a mere five pounds .
On witnessing the assault , brave members of the public then stepped in and detained a suspect .
Officers arrived on scene to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Good Samaritans .
A man was arrested over the incident , officers confirmed .
The extent of the taxi driver 's injuries are not known .
The Force Response team from West Midlands Police took to Twitter to share the news in the early hours of the morning .
Tweeting just before 6am , they wrote : `` Stechford A Unit officers arrested a male earlier who assaulted a taxi driver for refusing to take him on a 15 mile journey for just £5 .
`` Members of the public intervened and detained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the offender . ''

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A city taxi driver was assaulted for refusing to take a passenger on a 15-mile trip for just £5, police have revealed.
The cabbie was attacked as he was approached about a journey from Church Road, Yardley at around 10.15pm on Saturday night (June 6).
But the passenger lashed out when he informed him he would not be able to take him to his destination in exchange of a mere five pounds.
On witnessing the assault, brave members of the public then stepped in and detained a suspect.
Officers arrived on scene to find a man being held by the Good Samaritans.
A 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault. He remained in police custody on Sunday morning.
The extent of the taxi driver's injuries are not known.
The Force Response team from West Midlands Police took to Twitter to share the news in the early hours of the morning.
Tweeting just before 6am, they wrote: "Stechford A Unit officers arrested a male earlier who assaulted a taxi driver for refusing to take him on a 15 mile journey for just £5.
"Members of the public intervened and detained the offender until officers arrived who arrested the offender."


birminghammail--2020-06-07--Watch: Brazen thug hurls brick at family home

The shocking moment a masked yob hurled a brick at a Walsall family 's home has been caught on camera .
Footage shows the brazen thug on the driveway of the property in The Crescent on Thursday , June 4 .
He picked up a brick and launched it at the front door - as can be seen above .
The brick ricocheted off the window with a bang and broke into pieces on the floor .
He then picked up the bigger chunk and walked towards another youth , who was waiting at the gate , before turning back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was another loud bang as the missile shattered the glass .
Both youngsters then ran off .
Victim Batul Abbas uploaded the Ring doorbell footage on social media as she urged anyone with information to come forward .
The mother said she found the incident `` very disturbing '' as her children , aged 11 and eight , were at home at the time .
She revealed this was the second time the property had been targeted by vandals , adding that back in January , three teenage boys had shattered the front @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I 'm not sure why this is happening , '' she said .
`` We only moved here about two years ago .
`` We don ’ t even work in Walsall and our kids are always at home or accompanied by us . ''
As she urged people to watch the footage , she pleaded : `` Please let us know if you have any information of any similar incidents . ''
West Midlands Police confirmed the matter is being investigated .
Anyone with information should contact the force via @ @ @ @ @ @ @ midnight .

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Charlotte Regen, Kelly Ashmore)

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The shocking moment a masked yob hurled a brick at a Walsall family's home has been caught on camera.
Footage shows the brazen thug on the driveway of the property in The Crescent on Thursday, June 4.
He picked up a brick and launched it at the front door - as can be seen above.
The brick ricocheted off the window with a bang and broke into pieces on the floor.
(Image: Batul Abbas)
He then picked up the bigger chunk and walked towards another youth, who was waiting at the gate, before turning back and taking aim once more.
There was another loud bang as the missile shattered the glass. Both youngsters then ran off.
Victim Batul Abbas uploaded the Ring doorbell footage on social media as she urged anyone with information to come forward.
The mother said she found the incident "very disturbing" as her children, aged 11 and eight, were at home at the time.
She revealed this was the second time the property had been targeted by vandals, adding that back in January, three teenage boys had shattered the front window by throwing a brick at it.
"I'm not sure why this is happening," she said. "We only moved here about two years ago.
"We don’t even work in Walsall and our kids are always at home or accompanied by us."
(Image: Batul Abbas)
As she urged people to watch the footage, she pleaded: "Please let us know if you have any information of any similar incidents."
West Midlands Police confirmed the matter is being investigated.
Anyone with information should contact the force via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight.
People can also call 101, quoting crime reference number 20WS/128785V/20.


birminghammail--2020-06-07--The Wolves transfer move that will alert Arsenal - reports

Wolves have made an enquiry into the availability of Juventus defender Daniele Rugani , according to reports - a move that will alert Premier League rivals Arsenal .
Centre half Rugani is on the look-out for a new club this summer after falling down the defensive pecking order at the Old Lady , and there is plenty of interest emerging from England ’ s top flight .
Rugani , 25 , has played just seven matches in Serie A and the Coppa Italia for Juve this term , struggling for minutes amid intense competition for places that comes from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chiellini , Leonardo Bonnucci and Merih Demiral .
It ’ s expected that he ’ ll be available for a move once the summer transfer window reopens , and it ’ s known that a new defender is high up on Nuno ’ s wishlist .
With Ryan Bennett having no future at Molineux , following his loan move to top flight rivals Leicester City in January , Romain Saiss has been filling in - admirably - alongside Conor Coady and fit again Willy Boly in Nuno ’ s back three .
Fresh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the side alongside regulars Coady and Boly is sought this summer , though , and it would appear as though Rugani fits the bill .
Wolves aren ’ t alone , though , and any efforts to begin negotiations with Rugani and Juve could spark Arsenal into life .
Mikel Arteta , planning his first major transfer window in charge of the Gunners , is also hunting defensive reinforcements as he looks to revamp his back-line .
Arsenal have also been credited with an interest in Basel defender Eray Comert and RB @ @ @ @ @

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Wolves have made an enquiry into the availability of Juventus defender Daniele Rugani, according to reports - a move that will alert Premier League rivals Arsenal.
Centre half Rugani is on the look-out for a new club this summer after falling down the defensive pecking order at the Old Lady, and there is plenty of interest emerging from England’s top flight.
Rugani, 25, has played just seven matches in Serie A and the Coppa Italia for Juve this term, struggling for minutes amid intense competition for places that comes from the likes of Matthijs De Ligt, Giorgio Chiellini, Leonardo Bonnucci and Merih Demiral.
It’s expected that he’ll be available for a move once the summer transfer window reopens, and it’s known that a new defender is high up on Nuno’s wishlist.
With Ryan Bennett having no future at Molineux, following his loan move to top flight rivals Leicester City in January, Romain Saiss has been filling in - admirably - alongside Conor Coady and fit again Willy Boly in Nuno’s back three.
Fresh competition and a regular defender that fits into the side alongside regulars Coady and Boly is sought this summer, though, and it would appear as though Rugani fits the bill.
Wolves aren’t alone, though, and any efforts to begin negotiations with Rugani and Juve could spark Arsenal into life.
Mikel Arteta, planning his first major transfer window in charge of the Gunners, is also hunting defensive reinforcements as he looks to revamp his back-line.
Arsenal have also been credited with an interest in Basel defender Eray Comert and RB Leipzig ace Dayot Upamecano.


birminghammail--2020-06-07--The run-in was simulated 10,000 times and Albion still sit pretty

West Brom and Leeds United have more than a 90 % chance of remaining in the top two Championship places , according to a data expert .
Albion and Leeds have set the pace in the second tier for most of the season ; indeed , neither have been overtaken by any of the chasing pack at any point since November , and find themselves six and seven points clear respectively of third placed Fulham with nine matches left to play in the run-in .
The Cottagers , who boast free scoring Aleksandar Mitrovic , pose the biggest threat to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ returning to the Premier League without the heartache of the playoffs - as both did twelve months ago .
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Google Play Store and App Store Number cruncher Ben Mayhew , via his website Experimental 3-6-1 , has applied existing stats to the run-in ; he used the attacking and defensive performances of each team to create an Expected Goals model , which offers insights into the quality of goalscoring opportunities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ create .
He then simulated the remaining matches 10,000 times to find the likeliest outcome .
On the basis of his results , Mayhew found that Leeds and Albion were overwhelming favourites to retain the automatic promotion places once the games restart later this month .
Leeds have a 71 % chance of lifting the Championship title , despite leading Albion by only a single point , and the fact that Slaven Bilic ’ s side have spent 23 weeks of the campaign at the summit .
Marcelo Bielsa ’ s Whites , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the latter parts of the season , aren ’ t likely to fall into such a rut this term , judging by the data - they have a 98 % chance of a top two finish .
Despite Albion still being able to mathematically finish as low as 16th , they ’ re given a 0 % chance of finishing outside the top six at this stage - something you ’ d hope , as a Baggie , would be a given !
Elsewhere , Fulham and Brentford - who sit in fourth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chances of leapfrogging the current top two , and Millwall are tipped to be the dark horse of the season and sneak into the play-off places .
At the bottom , things look rather grim for promoted trio Barnsley , Luton and Charlton .
You can view the full table and the probabilities of each team in the division via the Experimental 3-6-1 website by clicking here .

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West Brom and Leeds United have more than a 90% chance of remaining in the top two Championship places, according to a data expert.
Albion and Leeds have set the pace in the second tier for most of the season; indeed, neither have been overtaken by any of the chasing pack at any point since November, and find themselves six and seven points clear respectively of third placed Fulham with nine matches left to play in the run-in.
The Cottagers, who boast free scoring Aleksandar Mitrovic, pose the biggest threat to the leading pair’s hopes of returning to the Premier League without the heartache of the playoffs - as both did twelve months ago.
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Number cruncher Ben Mayhew, via his website Experimental 3-6-1, has applied existing stats to the run-in; he used the attacking and defensive performances of each team to create an Expected Goals model, which offers insights into the quality of goalscoring opportunities sides both create and allow opponents to create.
He then simulated the remaining matches 10,000 times to find the likeliest outcome.
On the basis of his results, Mayhew found that Leeds and Albion were overwhelming favourites to retain the automatic promotion places once the games restart later this month.
Leeds have a 71% chance of lifting the Championship title, despite leading Albion by only a single point, and the fact that Slaven Bilic’s side have spent 23 weeks of the campaign at the summit.
Marcelo Bielsa’s Whites, who have been known to stutter towards the latter parts of the season, aren’t likely to fall into such a rut this term, judging by the data - they have a 98% chance of a top two finish.
Despite Albion still being able to mathematically finish as low as 16th, they’re given a 0% chance of finishing outside the top six at this stage - something you’d hope, as a Baggie, would be a given!
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Elsewhere, Fulham and Brentford - who sit in fourth - are both handed around 5% chances of leapfrogging the current top two, and Millwall are tipped to be the dark horse of the season and sneak into the play-off places.
At the bottom, things look rather grim for promoted trio Barnsley, Luton and Charlton.
You can view the full table and the probabilities of each team in the division via the Experimental 3-6-1 website by clicking here.


birminghammail--2020-06-07--Desperate appeal to find woman missing for three weeks

A woman has been missing from her Smethwick home for three weeks .
Police are desperately trying to find Anne-Marie Campbell , also known as Trisha , who was last seen on Friday , May 15 .
Concerns are growing for the 29-year-old 's welfare and officers have urged anyone who sees her or knows of her whereabouts to get in touch .
A photograph of Ann-Marie - which can be viewed above - has been circulated by West Midlands Police in a bid to find her .
She is described as 5ft 7in tall with long black hair and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a grey jumper and jeans .
A spokesman for the force said : `` Have you seen Anne-Marie Campbell ?
`` The 29-year-old , who is also known as Trisha , from Smethwick was last seen on Friday , May 15 , and we are growing increasingly concerned for her .
`` Anne-Marie is approximately 5ft 7in tall with long black hair .
She was last seen wearing an orange blouse , grey jumper and grey jeans . ''
Anyone who sees her or knows where she is is urged to call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , information can be passed on via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight .
The force define a person as missing when their whereabouts can not be established and where the circumstances are out of character or the person may be subject of crime or at risk of harm to themselves or someone else .
A person may also be classed as absent if they are not at a place where they are expected or required to be and there is no apparent risk .

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A woman has been missing from her Smethwick home for three weeks.
Police are desperately trying to find Anne-Marie Campbell, also known as Trisha, who was last seen on Friday, May 15.
Concerns are growing for the 29-year-old's welfare and officers have urged anyone who sees her or knows of her whereabouts to get in touch.
A photograph of Ann-Marie - which can be viewed above - has been circulated by West Midlands Police in a bid to find her.
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She is described as 5ft 7in tall with long black hair and was last seen wearing an orange blouse with a grey jumper and jeans.
A spokesman for the force said: "Have you seen Anne-Marie Campbell?
"The 29-year-old, who is also known as Trisha, from Smethwick was last seen on Friday, May 15, and we are growing increasingly concerned for her.
"Anne-Marie is approximately 5ft 7in tall with long black hair. She was last seen wearing an orange blouse, grey jumper and grey jeans."
Anyone who sees her or knows where she is is urged to call the locate team on 101.
Alternatively, information can be passed on via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight.
The force define a person as missing when their whereabouts cannot be established and where the circumstances are out of character or the person may be subject of crime or at risk of harm to themselves or someone else.
A person may also be classed as absent if they are not at a place where they are expected or required to be and there is no apparent risk.


birminghammail--2020-06-07--Gogglebox issues grovelling apology to Eamonn Holmes

Gogglebox producers have ssued a grovelling apology to Eamonn Holmes after he accused the show of a 'cruel and idiotic ' edit .
The This Morning presenter and his co-host wife Ruth Langsford appeared in the first episode of the new series of Celebrity Gogglebox on Friday night ( June 5 ) .
The were filmed watching a clip from the BBC 's Ambulance programme , where a ten year old boy has to resuscitate his dad after he suffered a heart attack The TV star discussed the death of his own father but the comments were edited out .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on social media after Twitter followers heartlessly dismissed his comments on a `` tragedy that has forever haunted my family . ''
In a statement shared on Gogglebox 's Twitter , the producers wrote : 'We have apologised to Eamonn over what happened in this week 's episode .
We understand and respect Eamonn 's feelings on such a deeply personal story .
We have taken the decision to edit the episode for future repeats and All4 .
We look forward to working with Eamonn and Ruth for the rest of the series @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time , is that instead of airing the presenter 's heartfelt comments , producers replaced them with his jokey hero comparison to when he had rushed Ruth to hospital when she was about to give birth to their son Jack , now 18 .
Afterwards Viewers took to Twitter to criticise Eamonn for the silly comparison .
Eamonn share the Gogglebox apology on Twitter adding : `` For those who judged me wrongly .
I think it 's important you read this .
It was a bad edit and we move on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on what is almost always a very entertaining programme .
Thank you @ C4Gogglebox . ''
Followers posted : `` I 'm sure Eamonn and Ruth are big enough people to accept your apology and move forward , though I , for one , would understand if they chose to take no further part in the series . ''
Another added : `` This is good see !
I thought is was appalling the way the edited the episode !
Hopefully they are more careful in the future !
!
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Gogglebox producers have ssued a grovelling apology to Eamonn Holmes after he accused the show of a 'cruel and idiotic' edit.
The This Morning presenter and his co-host wife Ruth Langsford appeared in the first episode of the new series of Celebrity Gogglebox on Friday night ( June 5) .
The were filmed watching a clip from the BBC's Ambulance programme, where a ten year old boy has to resuscitate his dad after he suffered a heart attack
The TV star discussed the death of his own father but the comments were edited out.
The 60 year old slammed the show on social media after Twitter followers heartlessly dismissed his comments on a "tragedy that has forever haunted my family."
In a statement shared on Gogglebox's Twitter, the producers wrote: 'We have apologised to Eamonn over what happened in this week's episode. We understand and respect Eamonn's feelings on such a deeply personal story.
We have taken the decision to edit the episode for future repeats and All4. We look forward to working with Eamonn and Ruth for the rest of the series.'
What made matters worse at the time, is that instead of airing the presenter's heartfelt comments, producers replaced them with his jokey hero comparison to when he had rushed Ruth to hospital when she was about to give birth to their son Jack, now 18.
Afterwards Viewers took to Twitter to criticise Eamonn for the silly comparison.
Eamonn share the Gogglebox apology on Twitter adding: "For those who judged me wrongly. I think it's important you read this. It was a bad edit and we move on with what should be a fun experience on what is almost always a very entertaining programme. Thank you @C4Gogglebox."
Followers posted: "I'm sure Eamonn and Ruth are big enough people to accept your apology and move forward, though I, for one, would understand if they chose to take no further part in the series."
Another added: "This is good see! I thought is was appalling the way the edited the episode! Hopefully they are more careful in the future!!!"