birminghammail--2020-05-24--Jaguar Land Rover is in talks with the government over £1b loan

Jaguar Land Rover ( JLR ) is in talks with the government in a bid to loan more than £1billion .
It comes as the firm says it has seen a drop in sales during the coronavirus pandemic .
It 's understood the car giant has been in discussions for a number of weeks about a support package reports the BBC .
The company is owned by India 's Tata Motors and has seen sales drop by more than 30 per cent .
A spokeswoman said JLR is in `` regular discussion with government on a whole range of matters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ content of our private discussions remains confidential . ''
It 's unclear how much the firm , who have plants in Solihull , Castle Bromwich and Coventry , wants to borrow but refutes reports it is seeking to borrow £2billion as 'inaccurate and speculative .
A spokesman for the Department for Business , Energy and Industrial Strategy said : `` The government is in regular contact with the car manufacturing sector to assist them through this crisis .
`` We recognise the challenges facing the industry as a result of coronavirus and firms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures , including schemes to raise capital , flexibilities with tax bills and financial support for employees . ''
JLR has taken advantage of the government 's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and around 18,000 of its UK workers remain furloughed .
But it does not qualify for the joint Treasury-Bank of England Covid Corporate Financing Facility which is directed at large businesses and insists they must be investment grade rated .
This indicates how credit-worthy a company is and its risk of defaulting on debts .
In the last quarter up to March @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in cash and investments as well as an undrawn credit facility of £1.9bn .
Up to 2,000 workers will gradually return to work at its Solihull factory with some starting last Monday ( May 18 ) .
It equates to around 25 percent of the workforce at the site in Lode Lane .
The phased production is initially running using a single shift instead of the usual three per day .
Its engine plant in Wolverhampton also saw a `` gradual revamp '' of staff numbers .
A JLR spokeswoman previously said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are running on Monday , so we are not going straight to the three shift production .
`` It 's a phased build-up from Monday onwards .
In Solihull , it 's around 25 % ( of workforce returning ) , which is about 2,000 people . ''
Production had ceased at the Castle Bromwich site on March 24 , its Solihull plant on March 23 - the day of the Government 's lockdown restrictions - and Halewood , Liverpool , on March 20 .

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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is in talks with the government in a bid to loan more than £1billion.
It comes as the firm says it has seen a drop in sales during the coronavirus pandemic.
It's understood the car giant has been in discussions for a number of weeks about a support package reports the BBC.
The company is owned by India's Tata Motors and has seen sales drop by more than 30 per cent.
A spokeswoman said JLR is in "regular discussion with government on a whole range of matters".
She added: "The content of our private discussions remains confidential."
It's unclear how much the firm, who have plants in Solihull, Castle Bromwich and Coventry, wants to borrow but refutes reports it is seeking to borrow £2billion as 'inaccurate and speculative.
A spokesman for the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy said: "The government is in regular contact with the car manufacturing sector to assist them through this crisis.
"We recognise the challenges facing the industry as a result of coronavirus and firms can draw upon the unprecedented package of measures, including schemes to raise capital, flexibilities with tax bills and financial support for employees."
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JLR has taken advantage of the government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and around 18,000 of its UK workers remain furloughed.
JLR employs 38,000 people in the UK.
But it does not qualify for the joint Treasury-Bank of England Covid Corporate Financing Facility which is directed at large businesses and insists they must be investment grade rated.
This indicates how credit-worthy a company is and its risk of defaulting on debts.
In the last quarter up to March 31, JLR said it had £3.6billion in cash and investments as well as an undrawn credit facility of £1.9bn.
Up to 2,000 workers will gradually return to work at its Solihull factory with some starting last Monday (May 18).
It equates to around 25 percent of the workforce at the site in Lode Lane.
The phased production is initially running using a single shift instead of the usual three per day.
Its engine plant in Wolverhampton also saw a "gradual revamp" of staff numbers.
A JLR spokeswoman previously said: "It's only one shift we are running on Monday, so we are not going straight to the three shift production.
"It's a phased build-up from Monday onwards. In Solihull, it's around 25% (of workforce returning), which is about 2,000 people."
Production had ceased at the Castle Bromwich site on March 24, its Solihull plant on March 23 - the day of the Government's lockdown restrictions - and Halewood, Liverpool, on March 20.


birminghammail--2020-05-24--Coronavirus death toll in hospitals rises to 25,691, says NHS England

A further 147 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died , bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 25,691 .
Announcing the latest figures , NHS England said patients were aged between 43 and 98 years old .
Five of the 147 patients ( aged between 46 and 84 ) had no known underlying health condition .
Their families have been informed .
The number of deaths of patients with Covid-19 by region are as follows : Of the 147 new deaths announced on Sunday , 28 were on May 23 , 40 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 21 .
The figures also show 49 of the new deaths took place between May 1 and 20 , 16 were in April , and the remaining two occurred in March with the earliest new death on March 13 .
NHS England releases updated figures each day showing the dates of every coronavirus-related death in hospitals in England , often including previously uncounted deaths that took place several days or even weeks ago .
This is because of the time it takes for deaths to be confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for data from the tests to be validated .
The figures published today by NHS England show April 8 continues to have the highest number for the most hospital deaths on a single day , with a current total of 891 .
NHS bosses point out that the Covid Patient Notification System did not operate for a period of time on Saturday May 16 .
This may be reflected in the number of deaths reported today by NHS England and NHS Improvement .
NHS England and NHS Improvement publish the number of patients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positive for Covid-19 in England .
Since Tuesday April 28 , NHS England and NHS Improvement also reports the number of patient deaths where there has been no Covid-19 positive test result , but where Covid-19 is documented as a direct or underlying cause on the death certificate This change has been introduced for deaths that occurred on April 24 and subsequently .
Today , 17 deaths are reported with no positive Covid-19 test result .

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A further 147 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 25,691.
Announcing the latest figures, NHS England said patients were aged between 43 and 98 years old.
Five of the 147 patients (aged between 46 and 84) had no known underlying health condition.
Their families have been informed.
The number of deaths of patients with Covid-19 by region are as follows:
East of England 24
London 5
Midlands 49
North East & Yorkshire 27
North West 30
South East 10
South West 2
Of the 147 new deaths announced on Sunday, 28 were on May 23, 40 on May 22 and 12 on May 21.
The figures also show 49 of the new deaths took place between May 1 and 20, 16 were in April, and the remaining two occurred in March with the earliest new death on March 13.
NHS England releases updated figures each day showing the dates of every coronavirus-related death in hospitals in England, often including previously uncounted deaths that took place several days or even weeks ago.
This is because of the time it takes for deaths to be confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19, for post-mortem examinations to be processed and for data from the tests to be validated.
The figures published today by NHS England show April 8 continues to have the highest number for the most hospital deaths on a single day, with a current total of 891.
NHS bosses point out that the Covid Patient Notification System did not operate for a period of time on Saturday May 16.
This may be reflected in the number of deaths reported today by NHS England and NHS Improvement.
NHS England and NHS Improvement publish the number of patients who have died in hospital and tested positive for Covid-19 in England.
Since Tuesday April 28, NHS England and NHS Improvement also reports the number of patient deaths where there has been no Covid-19 positive test result, but where Covid-19 is documented as a direct or underlying cause on the death certificate
This change has been introduced for deaths that occurred on April 24 and subsequently.
Today, 17 deaths are reported with no positive Covid-19 test result.


birminghammail--2020-05-24--Liverpool fans pile in after Adama Traore transfer link

Adama Traore has been linked with Liverpool for the last few weeks , one of several of Europe ’ s top clubs who have noticed the Spaniard ’ s development under Nuno Espirito Santo .
Only this weekend The Sun claimed Jurgen Klopp has the Wolves flier at the very top of his shopping list and claims he is rated at £60million after a sensational season so far .
And former Liverpool player and manager Greame Souness has identified the 24-year-old as his favourite player at Molineux and one with the most potential to improve .
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Google Play Store and App Store @ gafartweets : If Liverpool is interested in signing Adama Traore , Man Utd doesn ’ t stand any chance .
I ’ d rather we conclude Timo Werner signing ASAP .
John Neill : Be careful what you wish for .
This guy is lightning fast but it won ’ t last .
He ’ s physically very big and muscular .
In a year or so he will struggle with his weight and the injuries .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Klopp he ’ s the best manager on the planet .
He decide what he wants and that should be good enough for all Kopites .
Najeeb Rehman : No way .
If they want a Wolves player then Jimenez is far better .
Ideal back up in the mould of Firmino .
He ’ s a better finisher too .
Defence wise I ’ d go for Coady as a versatile player across back 4 .
We should never have let him go in the first place .
Aidan Murray : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ re talking you ’ d expect a complete player ... .
imo he ’ s got quite a bit to go to fit into that category ... .. more than twice the price of Werner ?
Don ’ t think there ’ s a hope we ’ d be in for him and also , even at a more reasonable price , he just wouldn ’ t fit our system ... our FBs are our wingers ... .
which is why he was so impactful against us .
For that money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spare , we could get Werner , CB to replace Lovren , a back-up LB and still have plenty of change .
Sushanto Mukherjee : Tarore will be good for Liverpool against fast paced opponents..will be an unsettling factor .
If he works on his feed at death end , he could be deadly on the right wing .
Mark Curtis : As much as I would like to see him at Liverpool , the price is too high , he has loads of potential but raw pace would be another attacking prong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wolves for now , and if I was any Wolves player I think I would give the club a couple of years , they have an exciting team , a top manager and are on the brink of doing something really exciting over the next couple of years .
YeKhant : I dont know why People think Adama is good player .
He is very average player in a average club .
His balance is so wrong .
Ball control sucks .
Ofcourse he has some assists and goals as he is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 133 mil to a sub from an mid table club ?
Ste Williams : Not gd enough for me .
When we r looking at mbappe an sancho or that calibre of player .
He is not any way near that bracket .
If we where talking about this in 2017 .
Then yes absolutely .
Plus I still think it ’ s a midfielder an a centre attacker like havertz an timo we need .
Johnny Troy : He is not good enough against teams that sit back hasn ’ t the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We need a clever player that can pick a pass Tamil Maran : Just because Robertson has a terrified time against Traore doesn ’ t mean Liverpool have to buy him .
Warner is the best choice for Liverpool .
Traore is a good player don ’ t think he can get into Liverpool system .
Remember we still have Minamino .
Gerry Mclaughlin : Ticks all the boxes ready to go in premier and game changer in Europe leave one one he ’ s gone .
Tactically klopp will buy for that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wont track back , not the kind of player the manager looks at Seosamh Ó Murchú : Why would Liverpool sign someone that turns up 6 games a season and has a terrible end product 95 % of the time Andy Leo Voy : Two good games a season isn ’ t keeping anyone on the bench .

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Adama Traore has been linked with Liverpool for the last few weeks, one of several of Europe’s top clubs who have noticed the Spaniard’s development under Nuno Espirito Santo.
Only this weekend The Sun claimed Jurgen Klopp has the Wolves flier at the very top of his shopping list and claims he is rated at £60million after a sensational season so far.
And former Liverpool player and manager Greame Souness has identified the 24-year-old as his favourite player at Molineux and one with the most potential to improve.
But Reds fans aren’t convinced.
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@gafartweets: If Liverpool is interested in signing Adama Traore, Man Utd doesn’t stand any chance. I’d rather we conclude Timo Werner signing ASAP.
@fredkrypton: Yeees bring this brother in
John Neill: Be careful what you wish for. This guy is lightning fast but it won’t last. He’s physically very big and muscular. In a year or so he will struggle with his weight and the injuries. There are better options. Just leave it the Klopp he’s the best manager on the planet. He decide what he wants and that should be good enough for all Kopites.
Najeeb Rehman: No way. If they want a Wolves player then Jimenez is far better. Ideal back up in the mould of Firmino. He’s a better finisher too. Defence wise I’d go for Coady as a versatile player across back 4. We should never have let him go in the first place.
Aidan Murray: I think for the type of money we’re talking you’d expect a complete player .... imo he’s got quite a bit to go to fit into that category ..... more than twice the price of Werner? Don’t think there’s a hope we’d be in for him and also, even at a more reasonable price, he just wouldn’t fit our system ... our FBs are our wingers .... which is why he was so impactful against us. For that money, even if we had it to spare, we could get Werner, CB to replace Lovren, a back-up LB and still have plenty of change.
Sushanto Mukherjee: Tarore will be good for Liverpool against fast paced opponents..will be an unsettling factor. If he works on his feed at death end, he could be deadly on the right wing.
Mark Curtis: As much as I would like to see him at Liverpool, the price is too high, he has loads of potential but raw pace would be another attacking prong. I think he should stay at Wolves for now, and if I was any Wolves player I think I would give the club a couple of years, they have an exciting team, a top manager and are on the brink of doing something really exciting over the next couple of years.
YeKhant: I dont know why People think Adama is good player. He is very average player in a average club. His balance is so wrong. Ball control sucks. Ofcourse he has some assists and goals as he is a forward but who would think to pay 133 mil to a sub from an mid table club?
Ste Williams: Not gd enough for me. When we r looking at mbappe an sancho or that calibre of player. He is not any way near that bracket. If we where talking about this in 2017. Then yes absolutely. Plus I still think it’s a midfielder an a centre attacker like havertz an timo we need.
Johnny Troy: He is not good enough against teams that sit back hasn’t the brain to unlock a defensive side. We need a clever player that can pick a pass
Tamil Maran: Just because Robertson has a terrified time against Traore doesn’t mean Liverpool have to buy him. Warner is the best choice for Liverpool. Traore is a good player don’t think he can get into Liverpool system. Remember we still have Minamino.
(Image: Sam Bagnall - AMA/Getty Images)
Gerry Mclaughlin: Ticks all the boxes ready to go in premier and game changer in Europe leave one one he’s gone. Tactically klopp will buy for that moment
Michael Callaghan: Wonderful talent,wont track back, not the kind of player the manager looks at
Seosamh Ó Murchú: Why would Liverpool sign someone that turns up 6 games a season and has a terrible end product 95% of the time
Andy Leo Voy: Two good games a season isn’t keeping anyone on the bench.
Michael Quigley: He couldn’t lace mo,s boots


birminghammail--2020-05-24--Police car rammed during early morning pursuit with car in Wolverhampton

A police car was rammed during an early morning pursuit with a car in Wolverhampton .
Officers came across a Vauxhall Corsa on the Bilston Road at around 4.20am yesterday morning ( May 23 ) .
A police chase ensued in which a cop car was rammed before the vehicle left the scene .
The force spotted the car abandoned half a mile away and detained two men .
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said : “ We ’ ve arrested two men after pursuing a stolen car in Wolverhampton yesterday morning ( May 23 ) .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bilston Road at around 4.20am and rammed into a police vehicle before making off .
“ The car was abandoned in Christopher Road , Wolverhampton , and two men were traced and detained nearby .
“ A 43-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of offences including theft of a motor vehicle , dangerous and drink driving and failing to stop .
“ He has now been charged with drink driving , failing to stop , aggravated vehicle taking and driving while disqualified .
He has been remanded to appear before Wolverhampton Magistrates Court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle .
He has now been released with no further action .
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A police car was rammed during an early morning pursuit with a car in Wolverhampton.
Officers came across a Vauxhall Corsa on the Bilston Road at around 4.20am yesterday morning (May 23).
A police chase ensued in which a cop car was rammed before the vehicle left the scene. The force spotted the car abandoned half a mile away and detained two men.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: “We’ve arrested two men after pursuing a stolen car in Wolverhampton yesterday morning (May 23).
“The Vauxhall Corsa was spotted by officers in Bilston Road at around 4.20am and rammed into a police vehicle before making off.
“The car was abandoned in Christopher Road, Wolverhampton, and two men were traced and detained nearby.
“A 43-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of offences including theft of a motor vehicle, dangerous and drink driving and failing to stop.
“He has now been charged with drink driving, failing to stop, aggravated vehicle taking and driving while disqualified. He has been remanded to appear before Wolverhampton Magistrates Court tomorrow (May 25).
“A 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle. He has now been released with no further action.”


birminghammail--2020-05-24--Major fire ravaged farm shop for more than 10 hours

A massive fire raged at a farm shop in the Midlands for more than 10 hours last night .
The flames engulfed The Farm Shop at Ombersley , in Worcestershire , causing complete devastation .
Thick plumes of smoke could be seen billowing over the scene in Holt Fleet Road yesterday ( May 23 ) just after 4.30pm .
A team of 55 firefighters tackled the ferocious blaze for over ten hours as the fire was finally outed just before 3am this morning .
A petrol gas tank had caught fire and firefighters worked tirelessly to avoid a 'significant explosion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scene and the cause of the fire is yet to be determined .
While no people were injured a well-loved canary died at the scene .
West Mercia Police warned motorists about a road closure A449 Ombersley slip road to A4133 , through Holt Fleet to the A443 , Tenbury Road , due to a fire , and urged them to use an alternative route .
A spokesman for Hereford and Worcestershire Fire Service said : “ We were called at 4.39pm to Holt Fleet Road in Ombersley .
We sent nine appliances @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a specialist foam unit .
A total of 55 firefighters attended the scene .
“ The crew were faced with a significant fire .
The main concern was a large petroleum gas tank which was fully involved in the fire .
“ Crews made an early decision to gain access to the tank to apply water to cool it and protect the surrounding area .
This was hampered by the amount of smoke that the fire was producing and crews worked in extremely difficult conditions to ensure the tank did not fail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have seen a significant explosion .
Crews were working at the scene until 3am this morning .
“ The fire investigation officer remains on site this morning and is working with the owner of the farm shop and West Merica Police to determine the cause of the fire .
“ No injuries were reported and a crew has returned to the scene to assist with the investigation and dampened down hotspots.
” The owner of The Farm Shop at Ombersley posted on Facebook : “ I 'm so sorry to all of our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't open any more thank you so much for all of your support .
“ I 'm totally gutted .
I and the team tried so hard to make the shop great and I believed we finally did it again I 'm sorry we ca n't support our loyal customers anymore .
“ On a positive note all the ducks are still alive but sadly our canary has been taken rip Carl the canary will be sadly missed he woke me up every bloody morning at 4am.
” The disaster has been met @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in less than 24 hours more than £1000 has been raised to support the owners of the wrecked farm shop .

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A massive fire raged at a farm shop in the Midlands for more than 10 hours last night.
The flames engulfed The Farm Shop at Ombersley, in Worcestershire, causing complete devastation.
Thick plumes of smoke could be seen billowing over the scene in Holt Fleet Road yesterday (May 23) just after 4.30pm.
A team of 55 firefighters tackled the ferocious blaze for over ten hours as the fire was finally outed just before 3am this morning.
(Image: The Farm Shop at Ombersley)
A petrol gas tank had caught fire and firefighters worked tirelessly to avoid a 'significant explosion'.
Fire crews remain at the scene and the cause of the fire is yet to be determined.
While no people were injured a well-loved canary died at the scene.
West Mercia Police warned motorists about a road closure A449 Ombersley slip road to A4133, through Holt Fleet to the A443, Tenbury Road, due to a fire, and urged them to use an alternative route.
A spokesman for Hereford and Worcestershire Fire Service said: “We were called at 4.39pm to Holt Fleet Road in Ombersley. We sent nine appliances to the scene including a water carrier and a specialist foam unit. A total of 55 firefighters attended the scene.
“The crew were faced with a significant fire. The main concern was a large petroleum gas tank which was fully involved in the fire.
“Crews made an early decision to gain access to the tank to apply water to cool it and protect the surrounding area. This was hampered by the amount of smoke that the fire was producing and crews worked in extremely difficult conditions to ensure the tank did not fail.
(Image: The Farm Shop at Ombersley)
“If it had we would have seen a significant explosion. Crews were working at the scene until 3am this morning.
“The fire investigation officer remains on site this morning and is working with the owner of the farm shop and West Merica Police to determine the cause of the fire.
“No injuries were reported and a crew has returned to the scene to assist with the investigation and dampened down hotspots.”
(Image: The Farm Shop at Ombersley)
The owner of The Farm Shop at Ombersley posted on Facebook: “I'm so sorry to all of our customers but it looks like we can't open any more thank you so much for all of your support.
“I'm totally gutted. I and the team tried so hard to make the shop great and I believed we finally did it again I'm sorry we can't support our loyal customers anymore.
“On a positive note all the ducks are still alive but sadly our canary has been taken rip Carl the canary will be sadly missed he woke me up every bloody morning at 4am.”
The disaster has been met with an amazing community response, as in less than 24 hours more than £1000 has been raised to support the owners of the wrecked farm shop.


birminghammail--2020-05-24--Watch - speeding driver caught doing more than 140mph on M6 Toll

Police have released shocking video footage of the moment a speeding driver was caught doing up to 143mph .
The dangerous driver was spotted on the M6 Toll by the Central Motorway Policing team .
Officers pulled the vehicle over onto the hard should just after 9am on May 17 .
A spokesman for Staffordshire Police said : `` Officers from Central Motorway Police Group caught this driver reaching speeds of around 140mph on M6 Toll last weekend .
`` Just a few extra miles per hour can make all the difference to a driver ’ s reaction , braking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Since the lockdown was put in place on March 23 , officers have ramped up their presence on the motorway and has cracked down on speeding .
Inspector Sion Hathaway , from Central Motorway Police Group , said : `` Since the lockdown began , traffic flow has dropped by over 50 % on the networks we police .
However , this has resulted in a large increase in the number of vehicles exceeding the speed limit by 15mph or more .
`` Though the roads are quieter because of Covid-19 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Drivers should be sticking to the speed limit and anyone who isn ’ t will be caught by our officers .
`` Just a few extra miles per hour can make all the difference to a driver ’ s reaction , braking distances and ultimately put other lives at risk .
`` We ’ re in an unprecedented time and we all want to keep each other safe and reduce the strain on the NHS so carrying out these speed checks is a crucial way of protecting road users and ensuring everyone gets @ @ @ @ @ @

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Police have released shocking video footage of the moment a speeding driver was caught doing up to 143mph.
The dangerous driver was spotted on the M6 Toll by the Central Motorway Policing team.
Officers pulled the vehicle over onto the hard should just after 9am on May 17.
A spokesman for Staffordshire Police said: "Officers from Central Motorway Police Group caught this driver reaching speeds of around 140mph on M6 Toll last weekend.
"Just a few extra miles per hour can make all the difference to a driver’s reaction, braking distance and put lives at risk."
Since the lockdown was put in place on March 23, officers have ramped up their presence on the motorway and has cracked down on speeding.
Inspector Sion Hathaway, from Central Motorway Police Group, said: "Since the lockdown began, traffic flow has dropped by over 50% on the networks we police. However, this has resulted in a large increase in the number of vehicles exceeding the speed limit by 15mph or more.
"Though the roads are quieter because of Covid-19, the law hasn’t changed. Drivers should be sticking to the speed limit and anyone who isn’t will be caught by our officers.
"Just a few extra miles per hour can make all the difference to a driver’s reaction, braking distances and ultimately put other lives at risk.
"We’re in an unprecedented time and we all want to keep each other safe and reduce the strain on the NHS so carrying out these speed checks is a crucial way of protecting road users and ensuring everyone gets home safely every day."


birminghammail--2020-05-25--Knifeman on the loose after man stabbed in shoulder

A knifeman who stabbed his victim in shoulder in an early hours attack is still on the loose , police @ @ @ @ @ knifed a 20-year-old man in Kenelm Road , Small Heath just after 3.10am on Sunday @ @ @ @ @ The victim was rushed to hospital with a knife wound to his shoulder .
His @ @ @ @ @ be life-threatening .
West Midlands Police said it is still hunting the attacker - who @ @ @ @ @ officers .
Police urged any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward .
A @ @ @ @ @ read : `` We were called to Kenelm Road , Small Heath , at just @ @ @ @ @ May ) after a man suffered a stab wound to the shoulder .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ with injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening .
`` Enquiries are under way @ @ @ @ @ contact us via Live Chat or by calling 101 .
Quote 20BE/119028P/20 . ''

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A knifeman who stabbed his victim in shoulder in an early hours attack is still on the loose, police have confirmed.
The attacker knifed a 20-year-old man in Kenelm Road, Small Heath just after 3.10am on Sunday morning, May 24.
The victim was rushed to hospital with a knife wound to his shoulder.
His injury is not believed to be life-threatening.
West Midlands Police said it is still hunting the attacker - who is on the run from officers.
Police urged any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
A statement from West Midlands Police read: "We were called to Kenelm Road, Small Heath, at just after 3.10am today (24 May) after a man suffered a stab wound to the shoulder.
"The 20-year-old was taken to hospital with injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening.
"Enquiries are under way and anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat or by calling 101. Quote 20BE/119028P/20."


birminghammail--2020-05-25--Five Bundesliga players Villa should be scouting

Like the rest of the Premier League , Aston Villa will be scouring the Bundesliga for potential transfer targets following the German league ’ s return to action .
Villa are currently in the Premier League bottom two , facing the prospect of relegation and also losing star man Jack Grealish in the summer .
So , if they manage to survive , there will probably be several areas where the club will need to reinforce when the transfer window opens .
Here are five Bundesliga options to supplement the Villa squad ...
Promoted back to the Bundesliga with Cologne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Córdoba has readjusted well to life back in the top flight .
Formerly with FSV Mainz , the 27-year-old Colombian has plenty of experience in Germany ’ s top division .
He is a physical , battering ram of a centre-forward , similar in style to Wesley , Villa ’ s injured Brazilian forward .
However , Wesley has scored just five times in 21 Premier League games this season while Córdoba has 10 in as many league games , so he could be a viable alternative should Villa wish to cut their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ easy way to stay on top of all the Aston Villa news with our daily newsletter .
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The anticipated departure of Grealish looks set to become a reality this summer , with several Premier League clubs ready to pluck him from Villa ’ s ranks .
Grealish is the Premier League ’ s most-fouled player this term @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Villa ’ s often inundated defence .
Freiburg forward Lucas Höler has won the second-most fouls in the Bundesliga this season , according to WhoScored.com , and has predominantly played as a left-sided inside forward .
Given Grealish ’ s tendency to cut in and make driving runs from that side of the pitch , Villa could try to mimic the Englishman ’ s influence with the introduction of Freiburg ’ s Höler .
Onisiwo is a versatile attacker capable of playing off the right flank .
This season , Villa ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Wesley or Samatta cut adrift up the field .
However , Onisiwo would be more comfortable playing closer to a main striker than the likes of Villa wingers Anwar El Ghazi and Trezeguet .
Onisiwo has been directly involved in nine Bundesliga goals this season , while El Ghazi and Trezeguet have contributed to 12 between them .
Mainz have the fifth-lowest average player salaries in the Bundesliga , suggesting that even if Villa did drop into the Championship , 28-year-old Onisiwo ’ s wages would not break the bank .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a switch to Leeds United in recent months .
Koch is a ball-playing defender who plays at the base of Freiburg ’ s spine .
He is a good distributor , completing more long-ball passes than most outfield players in the Bundesliga this season .
Villa are in need of a settled central defensive partner for Tyrone Mings .
Villa boss Dean Smith has used Björn Engels , Ezri Konsa and Kortney Hause , but none of them can be described as high-level progressive passers .
With Koch and Mings , Villa would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perhaps help remedy one of the Premier League ’ s worst defensive records .
Like Mainz , Freiburg have one of the Bundesliga ’ s league ’ s lowest wage bills , indicating that Koch would not be a considerable outlay for Villa even if they were to drop back into the second tier .
Currently on-loan at newly-promoted Union , 27-year-old Bülter has scored seven times in his debut Bundesliga season .
He joined from third tier FC Magdeburg in the summer and the Berlin-based side have an option to buy the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If Villa are serious about replacing Grealish ’ s goals and influence , Bülter may be a cheap and potent place to start .
At six-foot-two , he is physical enough to handle English football .
And in a Union side who have been innovative with their playing formations this season , Bülter has proven capable of taking on various roles .
He is another player who would perform well playing off an imposing centre-forward in the mould of Wesley or Samatta , having done so this season with Sebastian Andersson .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ season in the top flight , it is likely Bülter will be on Championship wages by English standards .

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Like the rest of the Premier League, Aston Villa will be scouring the Bundesliga for potential transfer targets following the German league’s return to action.
Villa are currently in the Premier League bottom two, facing the prospect of relegation and also losing star man Jack Grealish in the summer.
So, if they manage to survive, there will probably be several areas where the club will need to reinforce when the transfer window opens. Here are five Bundesliga options to supplement the Villa squad...
Jhon Córdoba – FC Cologne
Promoted back to the Bundesliga with Cologne at the end of last season, Córdoba has readjusted well to life back in the top flight. Formerly with FSV Mainz, the 27-year-old Colombian has plenty of experience in Germany’s top division.
He is a physical, battering ram of a centre-forward, similar in style to Wesley, Villa’s injured Brazilian forward.
However, Wesley has scored just five times in 21 Premier League games this season while Córdoba has 10 in as many league games, so he could be a viable alternative should Villa wish to cut their losses.
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The Colombian would offer a more experienced alternative and competition for Mbwana Samatta, and may also be available for a reasonable fee given his contract expires in 2021.
Lucas Höler – SC Freiburg
The anticipated departure of Grealish looks set to become a reality this summer, with several Premier League clubs ready to pluck him from Villa’s ranks.
Grealish is the Premier League’s most-fouled player this term, and has proved a useful outlet for Villa’s often inundated defence.
Freiburg forward Lucas Höler has won the second-most fouls in the Bundesliga this season, according to WhoScored.com, and has predominantly played as a left-sided inside forward.
Given Grealish’s tendency to cut in and make driving runs from that side of the pitch, Villa could try to mimic the Englishman’s influence with the introduction of Freiburg’s Höler.
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Karim Onisiwo – FSV Mainz
Onisiwo is a versatile attacker capable of playing off the right flank.
This season, Villa’s attack has often been left isolated with Wesley or Samatta cut adrift up the field. However, Onisiwo would be more comfortable playing closer to a main striker than the likes of Villa wingers Anwar El Ghazi and Trezeguet.
Onisiwo has been directly involved in nine Bundesliga goals this season, while El Ghazi and Trezeguet have contributed to 12 between them.
Mainz have the fifth-lowest average player salaries in the Bundesliga, suggesting that even if Villa did drop into the Championship, 28-year-old Onisiwo’s wages would not break the bank.
Robin Koch – SC Freiburg
A centre-back who has been strongly linked with a switch to Leeds United in recent months.
Koch is a ball-playing defender who plays at the base of Freiburg’s spine. He is a good distributor, completing more long-ball passes than most outfield players in the Bundesliga this season.
Villa are in need of a settled central defensive partner for Tyrone Mings. Villa boss Dean Smith has used Björn Engels, Ezri Konsa and Kortney Hause, but none of them can be described as high-level progressive passers.
With Koch and Mings, Villa would have a well-balanced defensive pairing which could perhaps help remedy one of the Premier League’s worst defensive records.
Like Mainz, Freiburg have one of the Bundesliga’s league’s lowest wage bills, indicating that Koch would not be a considerable outlay for Villa even if they were to drop back into the second tier.
Marius Bülter – FC Union Berlin
Currently on-loan at newly-promoted Union, 27-year-old Bülter has scored seven times in his debut Bundesliga season.
He joined from third tier FC Magdeburg in the summer and the Berlin-based side have an option to buy the left-winger at the end of the season.
If Villa are serious about replacing Grealish’s goals and influence, Bülter may be a cheap and potent place to start.
At six-foot-two, he is physical enough to handle English football. And in a Union side who have been innovative with their playing formations this season, Bülter has proven capable of taking on various roles.
He is another player who would perform well playing off an imposing centre-forward in the mould of Wesley or Samatta, having done so this season with Sebastian Andersson.
As this is Union’s first season in the top flight, it is likely Bülter will be on Championship wages by English standards.


birminghammail--2020-05-25--Eamonn disgusts This Morning fans with bizarre way of cooking bacon

Ruth Langsford has left This Morning viewers utterly stunned after revealing Eamonn Holmes ' somewhat bizarre method of cooking bacon .
Bacon is a go-to for breakfast fans , capable of filling a sandwich and taking up a space on a plate of full English breakfast .
But Eamonn opts to cook his in quite an unusual manner , his wife Ruth revealed to This Morning fans during the episode on Bank Holiday Monday .
Eamonn was left defending his unique method of cooking the breakfast staple during a conversation with Ruth during today 's instalment of the show .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' Ruth told her husband , with a baffled expression on her face .
`` And ? ''
replied Eamonn , stubbornly , waving away her protestations on Monday .
`` I thought to myself 'what on Earth is that horrible , horrible smell ? '
'' , Ruth admitted .
Turning to Eamonn , she added : `` Did you see the fat splashing all up the sides ? ''
`` I 've worked out how to do that now - you put tissue over the top of it , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ever microwaved bacon ? ''
Ruth said , turning to the camera to address the audience , causing another response from her other half .
He then added : `` And it tastes fine ! ''

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Ruth Langsford has left This Morning viewers utterly stunned after revealing Eamonn Holmes' somewhat bizarre method of cooking bacon.
Bacon is a go-to for breakfast fans, capable of filling a sandwich and taking up a space on a plate of full English breakfast.
But Eamonn opts to cook his in quite an unusual manner, his wife Ruth revealed to This Morning fans during the episode on Bank Holiday Monday.
Eamonn was left defending his unique method of cooking the breakfast staple during a conversation with Ruth during today's instalment of the show.
"You microwaved bacon the other day," Ruth told her husband, with a baffled expression on her face.
"And?" replied Eamonn, stubbornly, waving away her protestations on Monday.
"I thought to myself 'what on Earth is that horrible, horrible smell?'", Ruth admitted.
Turning to Eamonn, she added: "Did you see the fat splashing all up the sides?"
"I've worked out how to do that now - you put tissue over the top of it," Eamonn said cheekily.
"Have you ever microwaved bacon?" Ruth said, turning to the camera to address the audience, causing another response from her other half.
"Well, I have," Eamonn proclaimed.
He then added: "And it tastes fine!"


birminghammail--2020-05-25--Wolves fans are loving this Raul Jimenez picture

The Mexican has been linked with virtually every top club across Europe , including Premier League duo Liverpool and Manchester United .
However , Jimenez - who has scored 22 times for Wolves this season - isn ’ t paying much attention to what ’ s being written about him .
“ I find out [ about the links with other clubs ] through social media , ” Jimenez said recently .
“ They have already put me at Real Madrid , Chelsea , Manchester United , Arsenal and every day comes out a new team that want [ to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be calm .
If they are talking about me it is because I am doing things well ; I would like to continue in England .
I am happy , adapted and I like the idea [ of staying in the Premier League ] .
” For now Jimenez ’ s focus is on Wolves , as well as the impending arrival of his first child .
Despite some confusion created by the gender reveal , which was staged at Molineux earlier this year , Jimenez and his partner Daniela Basso are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks .
And the couple have posted a Wolves-themed picture to their social media channels which has delighted supporters .
Hundreds of Wolves fans have been reacting to the picture on Twitter and Facebook .
“ Wolves ay we , ” said one , while another added : “ Once a Wolf , always a Wolf.
” Jimenez has also been linked with a move to Serie A club Juventus , as well as Spanish giants Real Madrid .
The striker joined Wolves from Benfica for £32.6million and he 's scored 39 times @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Speculation surrounding Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Raul Jimenez’s future won’t go away.
The Mexican has been linked with virtually every top club across Europe, including Premier League duo Liverpool and Manchester United.
However, Jimenez - who has scored 22 times for Wolves this season - isn’t paying much attention to what’s being written about him.
“I find out [about the links with other clubs] through social media,” Jimenez said recently.
“They have already put me at Real Madrid, Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and every day comes out a new team that want [to sign] me.
“I have to be calm. If they are talking about me it is because I am doing things well; I would like to continue in England. I am happy, adapted and I like the idea [of staying in the Premier League].”
For now Jimenez’s focus is on Wolves, as well as the impending arrival of his first child. Despite some confusion created by the gender reveal, which was staged at Molineux earlier this year, Jimenez and his partner Daniela Basso are expecting a baby girl in the coming weeks.
And the couple have posted a Wolves-themed picture to their social media channels which has delighted supporters.
(Image: @danielabassom/Twitter)
Hundreds of Wolves fans have been reacting to the picture on Twitter and Facebook. “Wolves ay we,” said one, while another added: “Once a Wolf, always a Wolf.”
Jimenez has also been linked with a move to Serie A club Juventus, as well as Spanish giants Real Madrid.
The striker joined Wolves from Benfica for £32.6million and he's scored 39 times in 86 appearances in old gold.


birminghammail--2020-05-25--Fury as youths spotted spitting and vandalising social distancing sign

Dudley residents have reacted with fury after seeing a video of youngsters spitting at and vandalising a sign .
The footage was captured at Fens Pool Nature Reserve where a group of youths were seen flouting the lockdown guidelines .
The group allegedly set about trashing and spitting at a social distancing sign located at the beauty spot .
Members of the community slammed the 'disgusting ' and 'disrespectful ' behaviour .
A concerned resident living near the Fens Pool Nature Reserve took to social media to condemn the despicable behaviour .
On Facebook , they said : `` If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proud especially the one spitting on the coronavirus sign then vandalising it .
`` This is just blatant disregard for property and public safety .
Two girls , three boys . ''
Neighbours in the area were furious at the incident of anti-social behaviour .
Another resident said : `` It 's not their fault , it 's their upbringing .
Bad parents . ''
Commenting on the post , a visitor to the area said : `` My worry is we have so many visitors now and you really don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reserve on styles etc , stay safe when visiting . ''
Fens Pools has the largest area of open water in Dudley and comprises three pools Grove Pool , Middle Pool and Fens Pool .
It is a popular space for fishing and is often visited by wildlife fans and bird watchers .
It is located just off Pensnett Road in Brierley Hill .

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Dudley residents have reacted with fury after seeing a video of youngsters spitting at and vandalising a sign.
The footage was captured at Fens Pool Nature Reserve where a group of youths were seen flouting the lockdown guidelines.
The group allegedly set about trashing and spitting at a social distancing sign located at the beauty spot.
Members of the community slammed the 'disgusting' and 'disrespectful' behaviour.
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A concerned resident living near the Fens Pool Nature Reserve took to social media to condemn the despicable behaviour.
On Facebook, they said: "If these are your children you must so proud especially the one spitting on the coronavirus sign then vandalising it.
"This is just blatant disregard for property and public safety. Two girls, three boys."
Neighbours in the area were furious at the incident of anti-social behaviour.
Another resident said: "It's not their fault, it's their upbringing. Bad parents."
A third added: "Disgusting .. no respect."
Commenting on the post, a visitor to the area said: "My worry is we have so many visitors now and you really don’t know what is going on on the reserve on styles etc , stay safe when visiting."
Fens Pools has the largest area of open water in Dudley and comprises three pools Grove Pool, Middle Pool and Fens Pool.
It is a popular space for fishing and is often visited by wildlife fans and bird watchers.
It is located just off Pensnett Road in Brierley Hill.


birminghammail--2020-05-25--Police investigating Dominic Cummings after crime commissioner statement

Durham Police has been asked to `` establish the facts concerning any potential breach of the law '' surrounding Dominic Cummings ' visit to the county .
Boris Johnson is facing sustained pressure to sack his key aide Dominic Cummings following allegations he breached coronavirus lockdown restrictions .
Johnson has backed his top aide Dominic Cummings , saying he `` acted responsibly , legally and with integrity '' when he drove 260 miles to County Durham to isolate with his family .
But the PM is facing a revolt from within his own party as MPs from across the political @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minister and his chief adviser Dominic Cummings .
In a statement , the force 's acting police , crime and victims ' commissioner Steve White said : `` I am confident that thus far , Durham police has responded proportionately and appropriately to the issues raised concerning Mr Cummings and his visit to the County at the end of March .
`` It is clear however that there is a plethora of additional information circulating in the public domain which deserves appropriate examination .
`` I have today written to the Chief Constable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerning any potential breach of the law or regulations in this matter at any juncture .
`` It is vital that the force can show it has the interests of the people of County Durham and Darlington at its heart , so that the model of policing by consent , independent of government but answerable to the law , is maintained .
`` It will be for the Chief Constable to determine the operational response to this request and I am confident that with the resources at its disposal , the force can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become a major issue of public interest and trust . ''

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Durham Police has been asked to "establish the facts concerning any potential breach of the law" surrounding Dominic Cummings' visit to the county.
Boris Johnson is facing sustained pressure to sack his key aide Dominic Cummings following allegations he breached coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
Johnson has backed his top aide Dominic Cummings, saying he "acted responsibly, legally and with integrity" when he drove 260 miles to County Durham to isolate with his family.
But the PM is facing a revolt from within his own party as MPs from across the political spectrum line up to condemn the prime minister and his chief adviser Dominic Cummings.
In a statement, the force's acting police, crime and victims' commissioner Steve White said: "I am confident that thus far, Durham police has responded proportionately and appropriately to the issues raised concerning Mr Cummings and his visit to the County at the end of March.
"It is clear however that there is a plethora of additional information circulating in the public domain which deserves appropriate examination.
"I have today written to the Chief Constable, asking her to establish the facts concerning any potential breach of the law or regulations in this matter at any juncture.
"It is vital that the force can show it has the interests of the people of County Durham and Darlington at its heart, so that the model of policing by consent, independent of government but answerable to the law, is maintained.
"It will be for the Chief Constable to determine the operational response to this request and I am confident that with the resources at its disposal, the force can show proportionality and fairness in what has become a major issue of public interest and trust."


birminghammail--2020-05-25--Watch screams as violence sparks after newsagent axe attack

This is the moment shocking scenes of violence erupted outside a city newsagents in the 'aftermath ' of a lockdown axe attack .
Blood curdling screams could be heard as a large group of men kicked a man lying on the ground outside Zain News in Somerville Road , Small Heath .
In the dramatic footage above , around thirty males are seen congregating as a few of them take turns to strike another man with batons in the middle of the road .
A woman appears to be trying to protect the man as he is left cowering on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clip .
It is believed the footage was filmed shortly after a shop worker was struck with a hatchet inside the newsagents late on Saturday afternoon ( May 23 ) .
The staff member , a man in his 30s , suffered a cut near to his ear from the small one-handed axe while another man in his 40s was sprayed with an unknown substance .
The second man was unharmed .
Police were called to the scene at 5.45pm - by which time they said members of the public had `` helped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man was arrested on suspicion of wounding and remained in police custody on Sunday afternoon .
It is not known what sparked the violence , but police are continuing to investigate .
A statement from West Midlands Police on Sunday read : `` We were called after a shop worker was hit with a hatchet in Handa News , Somerville Road , Small Heath , around 5.45pm yesterday ( 23 May ) .
`` The man , aged in his 30s , suffered a cut near his ear .
`` Another man in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with an unknown substance but was left uninjured .
`` Members of the public helped detain a 28-year-old man until officers arrived and he was arrested on suspicion of wounding .
`` He remains in police custody for questioning as enquiries continue . ''

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This is the moment shocking scenes of violence erupted outside a city newsagents in the 'aftermath' of a lockdown axe attack.
Blood curdling screams could be heard as a large group of men kicked a man lying on the ground outside Zain News in Somerville Road, Small Heath.
In the dramatic footage above , around thirty males are seen congregating as a few of them take turns to strike another man with batons in the middle of the road.
A woman appears to be trying to protect the man as he is left cowering on the floor by the end of the clip.
It is believed the footage was filmed shortly after a shop worker was struck with a hatchet inside the newsagents late on Saturday afternoon (May 23).
The staff member, a man in his 30s, suffered a cut near to his ear from the small one-handed axe while another man in his 40s was sprayed with an unknown substance.
The second man was unharmed.
Police were called to the scene at 5.45pm - by which time they said members of the public had "helped detain" a 28-year-old man.
A man was arrested on suspicion of wounding and remained in police custody on Sunday afternoon.
It is not known what sparked the violence, but police are continuing to investigate.
A statement from West Midlands Police on Sunday read: "We were called after a shop worker was hit with a hatchet in Handa News, Somerville Road, Small Heath, around 5.45pm yesterday (23 May).
"The man, aged in his 30s, suffered a cut near his ear.
"Another man in his 40s was sprayed in the face with an unknown substance but was left uninjured.
"Members of the public helped detain a 28-year-old man until officers arrived and he was arrested on suspicion of wounding.
"He remains in police custody for questioning as enquiries continue."


birminghammail--2020-05-25--The truth behind Daniel Sturridge's time at Aston Villa

Aston Villa are a club that pride themselves on spotting talent at a young age .
In 2020 , players like Carney Chukwuemeka and Louie Barry are just two youngsters brought up , or acquired by the club with an eye on the future .
Gareth Barry , Jack Grealish , Gary Cahill and Gabby Agbonlahor are just a select few who have broken through the academy to some success , while Villa 's roots spread across Europe when it comes to academy success .
However , while Villa are seemingly well equipped at keeping their young talent in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acquire other young players , it was n't always the case .
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`` Incredibly frustrating , '' is how former Villa Academy boss Bryan Jones describes that exact situation , one that he experienced many times during his Bodymoor Heath days .
Daniel Sturridge was one of a few who were pulled away from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even the Premier League 's 'poaching committee ' wiped their hands of Sturridge 's move from Villa to Coventry City - to follow his father .
It did n't end brilliantly for the Sky Blues either - Manchester City attracted Sturridge , and were forced to pay Coventry just £30,000 after a compensation tribunal .
They did n't see that coming .
Wherever Sturridge went , tribunals followed - Chelsea , who brought in Sturridge after his early success at City were ordered to pay a compensation fee after yet another tribunal , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ awarded much more than the Sky Blues !
It just goes to show - talent will be chased , and clubs will lose out to others , and predators can quickly become prey - and Aston Villa 's loss was Manchester City 's gain , as well as Chelsea 's !
In the video above , Jones reflects on Daniel Sturridge 's time at Villa , and how it all came to a sour end in football 's never-ending pursuit for the next-big-thing .

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Aston Villa are a club that pride themselves on spotting talent at a young age.
In 2020, players like Carney Chukwuemeka and Louie Barry are just two youngsters brought up, or acquired by the club with an eye on the future.
Gareth Barry, Jack Grealish, Gary Cahill and Gabby Agbonlahor are just a select few who have broken through the academy to some success, while Villa's roots spread across Europe when it comes to academy success.
However, while Villa are seemingly well equipped at keeping their young talent in the modern day and even spotting opportunities to acquire other young players, it wasn't always the case.
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And it really does hurt when you lose them young.
"Incredibly frustrating," is how former Villa Academy boss Bryan Jones describes that exact situation, one that he experienced many times during his Bodymoor Heath days.
Daniel Sturridge was one of a few who were pulled away from Villa due to outside circumstances, and even the Premier League's 'poaching committee' wiped their hands of Sturridge's move from Villa to Coventry City - to follow his father.
It didn't end brilliantly for the Sky Blues either - Manchester City attracted Sturridge, and were forced to pay Coventry just £30,000 after a compensation tribunal.
They didn't see that coming.
Wherever Sturridge went, tribunals followed - Chelsea, who brought in Sturridge after his early success at City were ordered to pay a compensation fee after yet another tribunal, but at the very least City were awarded much more than the Sky Blues!
It just goes to show - talent will be chased, and clubs will lose out to others, and predators can quickly become prey - and Aston Villa's loss was Manchester City's gain, as well as Chelsea's!
In the video above, Jones reflects on Daniel Sturridge's time at Villa, and how it all came to a sour end in football's never-ending pursuit for the next-big-thing.


birminghammail--2020-05-25--Where Villa and the rest of the Premier League clubs stand on season tickets

With it still unknown when fans will be allowed to watch Premier League football , clubs are starting to plan what will happen regarding season-tickets for fans .
The league has usually been completed by now , but with it on hiatus due to the COVIOD-19 pandemic , teams are heading for a return behind closed doors .
Players are now back in training after being handed the green light to carry out socially distanced sessions .
Aston Villa are one of the clubs still wondering when it will be ok for fans to return to Villa Park and like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they have their own stance .
Our colleagues at The Mirror have provided a club-by-club guide on what course of action has been taken regarding season ticket refunds by all 20 sides .
Football being played at the 60,000-seater Emirates Stadium without fans will be a strange sight , but that looks to be the case for the remainder of the campaign .
The club have now confirmed : `` Supporters will be entitled to a credit or refund for any match tickets or hospitality they have already purchased for future behind-closed doors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Whether as part of a season ticket or for an individual match , supporters will be offered a credit for next season or a refund .
This behind-closed doors credit will be in addition to the two unused cup credits already due to general admission season ticket holders . ''
Aston Villa supporters could find themselves refunded almost a third of the value of their season ticket if the season resumes behind closed doors ; Villa fans were supposed to witness six more home games this term .
The club ’ s official @ @ @ @ @ @ @ refund as of yet , but that supporters can apply for refunds for individual match tickets purchased .
Unlike Arsenal and Aston Villa , Bournemouth ’ s matchday revenue is the lowest in the top flight , owing to the club ’ s 11,329 capacity Vitality Stadium .
The club were one of the sides who initially opposed plans for matches to be played behind closed doors .
Bournemouth do appear to have offered a ‘ payment holiday ’ to some season ticket holders , according to the BBC , and have temporarily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Seagulls ’ official stance on Project Restart was the strongest in the league , with Paul Barber , the club ’ s chief executive , slamming plans to resume the season behind closed doors .
As it appears to be becoming more of a possibility , Brighton have reneged on their original stance and have also offered season ticket holders the opportunity to postpone imminently due season ticket payments .
Speaking to local paper The Argus , Barber said that only “ about 5-6 percent have taken advantage of that , ” with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the season .
One of the clubs to officially announce their fans will receive refunds is Burnley .
Turf Moor was set to play host to Watford , Brighton , Wolves and Sheffield United before the season ’ s end .
On the club website , a statement reads : “ We are able to confirm that all supporters with tickets for the Clarets ’ remaining 4 home Premier League fixtures of the 2019/20 season and the away fixture at Manchester City , which was scheduled for March , are now entitled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Blues sit in fourth place , trailed by the likes of Manchester United , Wolves and Sheffield United in the race for Champions League places .
As per the club ’ s official website , Chelsea intend to refund paying customers for any games which are subsequently played behind closed doors .
Selhurst Park plays host to one of the loudest and fervent fanbases in the country .
But Palace wil have to go without for their remaining clashes with Spurs , Manchester United , Chelsea and Burnley .
The club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first possible opportunity on cpfc.co.uk , the official Palace app and across our official social media channels.
” Goodison Park could have been the ground where Liverpool claimed their first Premier League title in front of their biggest rivals .
That will not be the case , at least not with spectators present .
Everton have announced that season ticket holders will either be credited or refunded the cost of the remaining five home matches they are now unable to attend .
The club have also given fans the option to donate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Community .
Brendan Rodgers side are chasing qualification for the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League .
While Leicester fans will no longer be able to see their side in action in person , they will be refunded for the cost of their outstanding home fixtures .
The club have also given fans the option to put any refund towards a season ticket for next year ’ s campaign .
After a 30-year wait for a league title , Liverpool will have wanted to lift the Premier League trophy at a packed Anfield .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ away .
The party atmosphere on Merseyside matchdays may no longer be possible , but the club are willing to refund match-going supporters for games they will now be forced to watch on TV .
Liverpool have also opted to freeze season ticket prices for next year .
Pep Guardiola ’ s Manchester City side have little left to play for in the Premier League , other than to ensure second spot is theirs .
For all of the club ’ s six remaining home games , City supporters have been informed they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if they choose , put the refund towards next season ’ s ticket .
With the largest stadium capacity in the Premier League , Manchester United stand to lose a considerable portion of their annual matchday revenue by refunding season ticket holders .
Nevertheless , that is precisely what the club intend to do , releasing a statement to supporters : `` We are committed to refunding ticket costs for these games and want to make the process as easy as possible for all supporters . ''
A prospective takeover of Newcastle United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the prospect of a nouveau-riche Toon Army .
However , word on whether they will receive refunds for games to be played behind closed doors has not been forthcoming .
Fans have also been charged for next season ’ s games , according to the BBC .
The Canaries are the Premier League ’ s basement club at present , occupying 20th place .
Norwich were due to play five games at home between March and May , and fans have been informed they will receive refunds on a pro-rata basis for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to attend .
Chris Wilder ’ s Blades have enjoyed a fantastic return to the top flight , currently enjoying the heights of seventh place and a shot at European qualification .
They are one of the few clubs yet to announce their intentions for supporter refunds .
However , the club is not selling next year ’ s season tickets while uncertainty remains over the global situation .
Ralph Hasenhuttl and his Saints side were due to play host to the likes of Arsenal and Brighton before the season ’ s end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club are awaiting confirmation from the league before issuing a statement on 2019-20 season ticket refunds .
They have urged fans who use a third-party finance provider to pay for season tickets to consult those companies directly .
Spurs fans were looking forward to a North London derby and a visit from Manchester United before the mass postponement .
A statement on the club ’ s website indicates refunds will be issued , however a refund must be explicitly requested or the cost will go towards a season ticket for next year .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a few months ago but looks to have steadied the ship at Vicarage Road .
The club were opposed to Project Restart ’ s notion of neutral venues but as yet , they have not outlined whether season ticket refunds will be issued .
Despite a turbulent relationship between the board and the fanbase in recent times , West Ham have issued a statement to supporters stating their intent to refund them for any home games at the London Stadium they will now miss .
The club have afforded supporters a range of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games behind closed doors , or putting the cost of said refund towards a season ticket for 2020-21 .
Molineux was set to host four more Premier League home games this season , against Arsenal , Bournemouth , Palace and Everton .
Like many other Premier League outfits , the Wolves hierarchy have remained quiet with regards supporter refunds .
With added pressure from other clubs and supporter groups , a statement may be required to be issued .

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Joe Donnohue, Steve Wollaston)

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With it still unknown when fans will be allowed to watch Premier League football, clubs are starting to plan what will happen regarding season-tickets for fans.
The league has usually been completed by now, but with it on hiatus due to the COVIOD-19 pandemic, teams are heading for a return behind closed doors.
Players are now back in training after being handed the green light to carry out socially distanced sessions.
Aston Villa are one of the clubs still wondering when it will be ok for fans to return to Villa Park and like the other teams in the league, they have their own stance.
Our colleagues at The Mirror have provided a club-by-club guide on what course of action has been taken regarding season ticket refunds by all 20 sides.
Arsenal
Football being played at the 60,000-seater Emirates Stadium without fans will be a strange sight, but that looks to be the case for the remainder of the campaign.
The club have now confirmed: "Supporters will be entitled to a credit or refund for any match tickets or hospitality they have already purchased for future behind-closed doors matches in the 2019/20 season.
"Whether as part of a season ticket or for an individual match, supporters will be offered a credit for next season or a refund. This behind-closed doors credit will be in addition to the two unused cup credits already due to general admission season ticket holders."
Aston Villa
Aston Villa supporters could find themselves refunded almost a third of the value of their season ticket if the season resumes behind closed doors; Villa fans were supposed to witness six more home games this term.
The club’s official stance has not alluded to a wholesale refund as of yet, but that supporters can apply for refunds for individual match tickets purchased.
Bournemouth
Unlike Arsenal and Aston Villa, Bournemouth ’s matchday revenue is the lowest in the top flight, owing to the club’s 11,329 capacity Vitality Stadium.
The club were one of the sides who initially opposed plans for matches to be played behind closed doors.
Bournemouth do appear to have offered a ‘payment holiday’ to some season ticket holders, according to the BBC, and have temporarily suspended renewals for next year.
Brighton and Hove Albion
The Seagulls’ official stance on Project Restart was the strongest in the league, with Paul Barber, the club’s chief executive, slamming plans to resume the season behind closed doors.
As it appears to be becoming more of a possibility, Brighton have reneged on their original stance and have also offered season ticket holders the opportunity to postpone imminently due season ticket payments.
Speaking to local paper The Argus, Barber said that only “about 5-6 percent have taken advantage of that,” with most happy to pay for the remainder of the season.
Burnley
One of the clubs to officially announce their fans will receive refunds is Burnley. Turf Moor was set to play host to Watford, Brighton, Wolves and Sheffield United before the season’s end.
On the club website, a statement reads: “We are able to confirm that all supporters with tickets for the Clarets’ remaining 4 home Premier League fixtures of the 2019/20 season and the away fixture at Manchester City, which was scheduled for March, are now entitled to a full refund.”
(Image: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Chelsea
Frank Lampard’s Blues sit in fourth place, trailed by the likes of Manchester United, Wolves and Sheffield United in the race for Champions League places.
As per the club’s official website, Chelsea intend to refund paying customers for any games which are subsequently played behind closed doors.
Crystal Palace
Selhurst Park plays host to one of the loudest and fervent fanbases in the country. But Palace wil have to go without for their remaining clashes with Spurs, Manchester United, Chelsea and Burnley.
The club insist supporters will be “updated at the first possible opportunity on cpfc.co.uk, the official Palace app and across our official social media channels.”
Everton
Goodison Park could have been the ground where Liverpool claimed their first Premier League title in front of their biggest rivals.
That will not be the case, at least not with spectators present.
Everton have announced that season ticket holders will either be credited or refunded the cost of the remaining five home matches they are now unable to attend. The club have also given fans the option to donate their refund to charitable venture Everton in the Community.
Leicester City
Brendan Rodgers side are chasing qualification for the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League.
While Leicester fans will no longer be able to see their side in action in person, they will be refunded for the cost of their outstanding home fixtures. The club have also given fans the option to put any refund towards a season ticket for next year’s campaign.
Liverpool
After a 30-year wait for a league title, Liverpool will have wanted to lift the Premier League trophy at a packed Anfield. Sadly, this opportunity has been taken away.
The party atmosphere on Merseyside matchdays may no longer be possible, but the club are willing to refund match-going supporters for games they will now be forced to watch on TV.
Liverpool have also opted to freeze season ticket prices for next year.
Manchester City
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City side have little left to play for in the Premier League, other than to ensure second spot is theirs.
For all of the club’s six remaining home games, City supporters have been informed they will be refunded in full, or if they choose, put the refund towards next season’s ticket.
Manchester United
With the largest stadium capacity in the Premier League, Manchester United stand to lose a considerable portion of their annual matchday revenue by refunding season ticket holders.
Nevertheless, that is precisely what the club intend to do, releasing a statement to supporters: "We are committed to refunding ticket costs for these games and want to make the process as easy as possible for all supporters."
Newcastle United
A prospective takeover of Newcastle United has fans biting their fingernails and salivating at the prospect of a nouveau-riche Toon Army.
However, word on whether they will receive refunds for games to be played behind closed doors has not been forthcoming.
Fans have also been charged for next season’s games, according to the BBC.
Norwich City
The Canaries are the Premier League’s basement club at present, occupying 20th place.
Norwich were due to play five games at home between March and May, and fans have been informed they will receive refunds on a pro-rata basis for the games which they are now unable to attend.
Sheffield United
Chris Wilder’s Blades have enjoyed a fantastic return to the top flight, currently enjoying the heights of seventh place and a shot at European qualification.
They are one of the few clubs yet to announce their intentions for supporter refunds. However, the club is not selling next year’s season tickets while uncertainty remains over the global situation.
Southampton
Ralph Hasenhuttl and his Saints side were due to play host to the likes of Arsenal and Brighton before the season’s end.
According to the BBC, the club are awaiting confirmation from the league before issuing a statement on 2019-20 season ticket refunds. They have urged fans who use a third-party finance provider to pay for season tickets to consult those companies directly.
Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs fans were looking forward to a North London derby and a visit from Manchester United before the mass postponement.
A statement on the club’s website indicates refunds will be issued, however a refund must be explicitly requested or the cost will go towards a season ticket for next year.
Watford
Nigel Pearson took over the Hornets just a few months ago but looks to have steadied the ship at Vicarage Road.
The club were opposed to Project Restart’s notion of neutral venues but as yet, they have not outlined whether season ticket refunds will be issued.
West Ham United
Despite a turbulent relationship between the board and the fanbase in recent times, West Ham have issued a statement to supporters stating their intent to refund them for any home games at the London Stadium they will now miss.
The club have afforded supporters a range of options which include a full refund for games behind closed doors, or putting the cost of said refund towards a season ticket for 2020-21.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Molineux was set to host four more Premier League home games this season, against Arsenal, Bournemouth, Palace and Everton.
Like many other Premier League outfits, the Wolves hierarchy have remained quiet with regards supporter refunds. With added pressure from other clubs and supporter groups, a statement may be required to be issued.


birminghammail--2020-05-25--Birmingham man among five charged after police find huge cannabis grow

A Birmingham man is among five charged by police in the East Midlands after the discovery of a large cannabis grow .
Bekim Cani has been charged alongside four others .
The 28-year-old , from Birmingham , was charged with the production of cannabis on Sunday evening .
He will appear in Nottingham Magistrates Court on Bank Holiday Monday ( May 25 ) .
Police discovered a large cannabis grow in Stockwell Gate in Mansfield on Sunday .
NottinghamshireLive , our sister title , reports officers were called to reports of suspicious activity at 00.25am on Sunday , May 24 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ force said five men had fled onto the roof when they arrived .
Five men were arrested at the scene in Mansfield , police confirmed .
A spokesman for the force in the East Midlands added : `` Olti Gjura , 22 ; Fillim Mani , 26 ; Sabri Tota , 24 and Klinton Xhiko , 26 all of Stockwell Gate in Mansfield along with Bekim Cani , 28 , of Whitehall Road in Birmingham , were all charged with production of cannabis last night . ''
The spokesperson added : `` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' Court today ( Monday , May 25 ) . ''

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A Birmingham man is among five charged by police in the East Midlands after the discovery of a large cannabis grow.
Bekim Cani has been charged alongside four others.
The 28-year-old, from Birmingham, was charged with the production of cannabis on Sunday evening.
He will appear in Nottingham Magistrates Court on Bank Holiday Monday (May 25).
Police discovered a large cannabis grow in Stockwell Gate in Mansfield on Sunday.
NottinghamshireLive, our sister title, reports officers were called to reports of suspicious activity at 00.25am on Sunday, May 24, morning.
A spokesman for the force said five men had fled onto the roof when they arrived.
Five men were arrested at the scene in Mansfield, police confirmed.
A spokesman for the force in the East Midlands added: "Olti Gjura, 22; Fillim Mani, 26; Sabri Tota, 24 and Klinton Xhiko, 26 all of Stockwell Gate in Mansfield along with Bekim Cani , 28, of Whitehall Road in Birmingham, were all charged with production of cannabis last night."
The spokesperson added: "The men are due to appear Nottingham Magistrates' Court today (Monday, May 25)."


birminghammail--2020-05-25--Ruth shames shopper breaking social distancing live on This Morning

This is the moment Ruth Langsford used her platform on This Morning to publicly shame a shopper breaking social distancing guidance .
Ruth , who is presenting the show alongside her husband Eamonn Holmes this week , spoke out on Bank Holiday Monday .
The presenter of the ITV1 daytime favourite , who has replaced Holly Willoughby , 39 , on the show today , was left angry .
She took aim at the customer who flouted social distancing guidance in front of her - and you can watch her shaming in the video above .
Referencing her own experience @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shopping , she said : `` I was in the supermarket the other day with my gloves on , my mask on picking potatoes and suddenly this big hairy arm came across , literally a man leaning over me to get ... and I just went 'excuse me ! '
and he looked at me as if he did n't know what I was talking about !
`` And then I stopped because I did n't want to cause a scene .
But how do you say 'could you please move away and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quite hard . ''
Eamonn quipped : `` If you were the owner of that hairy arm , please identify yourself to us today . ''
This Morning continues on Tuesday from 10am with Ruth and Eamonn back presenting the ITV1 daytime programme once again .

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This is the moment Ruth Langsford used her platform on This Morning to publicly shame a shopper breaking social distancing guidance.
Ruth, who is presenting the show alongside her husband Eamonn Holmes this week, spoke out on Bank Holiday Monday.
The presenter of the ITV1 daytime favourite, who has replaced Holly Willoughby, 39, on the show today, was left angry.
She took aim at the customer who flouted social distancing guidance in front of her - and you can watch her shaming in the video above.
Referencing her own experience of people ignoring social distancing while out shopping, she said: "I was in the supermarket the other day with my gloves on, my mask on picking potatoes and suddenly this big hairy arm came across, literally a man leaning over me to get...and I just went 'excuse me!' and he looked at me as if he didn't know what I was talking about!
"And then I stopped because I didn't want to cause a scene. But how do you say 'could you please move away and observe this distancing?' It's quite hard."
Eamonn quipped: "If you were the owner of that hairy arm, please identify yourself to us today."
This Morning continues on Tuesday from 10am with Ruth and Eamonn back presenting the ITV1 daytime programme once again.


birminghammail--2020-05-25--Schools could be made to axe 6-week summer holiday, warns ex-Ofsted boss

The former chief of OFSTED has claimed schools could be forced to scrap six-week summer holidays following the coronavirus pandemic .
An ex-head of the inspection body spoke out as the government presses ahead with plans to re-open schools across the UK .
Schools will re-open on June 1 , according to government proposals , with Prime Minister Boris Johnson reaffirming the aim to get kids back in the classroom yesterday .
The PM used the press briefing at Downing Street on Sunday to discuss the prospect of resuming classes for children .
Sir Michael Wilshaw said scrapping the usual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pupils don ’ t lose valuable time .
He said : “ The Government should have spent the past three months preparing the ground well , holding meetings with teachers ’ and parents ’ associations and so on , to make sure all the facts are there .
“ Parents need something to go on to make a balanced judgment and I ’ m not sure they ’ ve received that .
If parents lack that confidence , they are not going to send them in.
” The Prime Minister is sticking to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but acknowledged `` it may not be possible '' for all of them to do so by June 1 .
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said last month there was no plan to “ run schools through summer ” .
But Sir Michael warned schools shutting after only six weeks back could only lead to greater inequality .
According to Sir Michael , the country faces a “ lost generation ” due to the long closure .
Gavin Williamson said the reopening of schools was `` one of the most difficult decisions that I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He said : `` I know that there 's such an importance in terms of children being able to get their education . ''

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The former chief of OFSTED has claimed schools could be forced to scrap six-week summer holidays following the coronavirus pandemic.
An ex-head of the inspection body spoke out as the government presses ahead with plans to re-open schools across the UK.
Schools will re-open on June 1, according to government proposals, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson reaffirming the aim to get kids back in the classroom yesterday.
The PM used the press briefing at Downing Street on Sunday to discuss the prospect of resuming classes for children.
Sir Michael Wilshaw said scrapping the usual six-week break might be needed to ensure pupils don’t lose valuable time.
He said: “The Government should have spent the past three months preparing the ground well, holding meetings with teachers’ and parents’ associations and so on, to make sure all the facts are there.
“Parents need something to go on to make a balanced judgment and I’m not sure they’ve received that. If parents lack that confidence, they are not going to send them in.”
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The Prime Minister is sticking to his date for schools opening in England but acknowledged "it may not be possible" for all of them to do so by June 1.
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said last month there was no plan to “run schools through summer”.
But Sir Michael warned schools shutting after only six weeks back could only lead to greater inequality.
According to Sir Michael, the country faces a “lost generation” due to the long closure.
Gavin Williamson said the reopening of schools was "one of the most difficult decisions that I've probably ever had to take".
He said: "I know that there's such an importance in terms of children being able to get their education."