birminghammail--2020-10-14--What is the Tier 1 lockdown? New restrictions affecting Dudley explained

The new three-tier system to control the spread of coronavirus is now in force .
Intended to resolve confusion by replacing the various localised restrictions previously in place , it puts every local authority area into one of three risk levels : medium , high or very high .
Dudley is the only part of the Black Country to fall into Tier 1 , the 'medium ' Covid alert level of the Government 's new three-tier system .
Sandwell , Walsall and Wolverhampton are all in Tier 2 .
Also in Tier 1 are Redditch , Tamworth , Lichfield , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Bedworth .
But as we all get to grips with the new rules , what exactly does Tier 1 mean ?
What are the things we can do , and those that are now banned ?
1 ) ALLOWED : Meeting friends and family in groups of up to six When seeing friends and family you do not live with ( or who are not part of your support bubble ) , you must not meet in a group of more than six , indoors or outdoors .
In England , this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ age .
Meeting in larger groups is against the law , aside from where there are specific exemptions .
Police can take action on larger groups by breaking up illegal gatherings and issuing fines .
You can be fined £200 for the first offence , doubling for each further offence up to a maximum of £6,400 .
If you hold , or are involved in holding , an illegal gathering of over 30 people , the police can issue fines of £10,000 .
When meeting friends and family you are asked to follow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of people you see socially over a short period of time , and meet outdoors if possible .
2 ) ALLOWED : Exceptions for meeting in a group of more than six There are exceptions where people from different households can gather in groups larger than six people .
These include : • for work , or to provide voluntary or charitable services ( see guidance on working safely in other people ’ s homes ) • to allow contact between birth parents and children in care • for arrangements where children do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both their parents or guardians • for prospective adopting parents to meet a child or children who may be placed with them • for supervised activities provided for children , including wraparound care ( before and after school childcare ) , youth groups and activities , and children ’ s playgroups • to see someone who is dying • to provide emergency assistance , and to avoid injury or illness , or to escape a risk of harm • to fulfil a legal obligation , such as attending court or jury service • @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vulnerable • for a wedding or equivalent ceremony and wedding receptions , where the organiser has carried out a risk assessment and taken all reasonable measures to limit the risk of transmission of the virus – up to a maximum of 15 people • for a funeral , up to a maximum of 30 people .
Wakes and other commemorative events are permitted with up to 15 people present • for elite sportspeople and their coaches if necessary for competition and training , as well as parents or guardians if they are a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ classes , organised outdoor sport and licensed outdoor physical activity • support groups of up to 15 participants – formally organised groups to provide mutual aid , therapy or any other form of support • protests , if organised in compliance with COVID-secure guidance Other activities , such as organised indoor sport , indoor exercise classes and other activity groups can continue with more than six people present provided that groups of more than six do not mix .
Where a group includes someone covered by one of these exceptions ( for example @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are not generally counted as part of the gatherings limit .
This means , for example , a tradesperson can go into a household if they are there for work such as repairing or servicing your boiler .
Visiting other venues , including shops , restaurants , pubs , leisure and entertainment venues and places of worship is still allowed .
But you need to follow the rule of six .
So you must stay in groups no larger than six , unless you all live together or are in the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than in Tier 2 - in place in Birmingham , Sandwell , Walsall , Wolverhampton and Solihull - where no mixing of households is allowed at all .
At least one person in your group should give contact details to the venue or check in using the official NHS Covid-19 app so NHS Test and Trace can contact you if needed .
4 ) ALLOWED : Those with serious health problems can go out and do n't have to start shielding again If you have any of the following health conditions , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ illness from coronavirus .
But you can go outside as much as you like as long as you try to keep your overall social interactions low .
You can also visit businesses , such as supermarkets , pubs and shops , whilst keeping two metres away from others wherever possible or one metre plus other precautions .
And you 're also advised to wash your hands carefully and more frequently than usual and maintain thorough cleaning of frequently touched areas in your home and/or workspace .
Clinically vulnerable people are those who are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regardless of medical conditions ) • under 70 with an underlying health condition listed below ( that is , anyone instructed to get a flu jab each year on medical grounds ) : • chronic ( long-term ) mild to moderate respiratory diseases , such as asthma , chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) , emphysema or bronchitis • chronic neurological conditions , such as Parkinson ’ s disease , motor neurone disease , multiple sclerosis ( MS ) or cerebral palsy • a weakened immune system as the result of certain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as steroid tablets ) • being seriously overweight ( a body mass index ( BMI ) of 40 or above ) There is a further group of people who are defined , also on medical grounds , as clinically extremely vulnerable to coronavirus – that is , people with specific serious health conditions .
At each local COVID alert level , there is additional advice that clinically extremely vulnerable people must follow .
5 ) ALLOWED : Businesses can stay open but must stick to the curfew and other rules Businesses can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Covid rules .
Places selling food or drink - including cafes , bars , pubs and restaurants - along with social clubs , casinos , bowling alleys , amusement arcades , funfairs , theme parks and bingo halls must observe the curfew by closing between 10pm and 5am .
This includes takeaways - but delivery , collection and drive-through services can continue after 10pm .
Cinemas , theatres and concert halls can stay open beyond 10pm , but only if the performance started before the curfew - and food and drink can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serving food and drink in motorway service stations , ports and other transport services do n't have to shut at 10pm but must not serve alcohol after that time .
In indoor and outdoor licensed premises , food and drink must be ordered from , and served at , a table .
Customers must wear face coverings .
6 ) ALLOWED : Going to work if required for essential services Office workers who can work effectively from home should do so over the winter , the Government states .
Public sector employees working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ colleges and universities , should continue to go into work where necessary .
Anyone else who can not work from home should go to their place of work .
Those classed as clinically extremely vulnerable can go to work as long as the workplace is Covid secure , but should carry on working from home wherever possible .
There is no limit to group size when meeting or gathering for work purposes , but workplaces should follow coronavirus guidelines .
The Government says all children can still attend school , to support their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and guardians .
Universities have welcomed students back and the Government has published guidance to ensure they have safety measures in place .
Students are expected to follow the guidance and restrictions .
They can meet in groups of more than six as part of formal education or training .
Socially distance from anyone you do not live with wherever possible .
There are exceptions from legal gatherings limits for registered childcare , education or training , and supervised activities for children , including wraparound care , youth groups and activities , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can continue to use early years and childcare settings , including childminders , after-school clubs and nannies .
Family and friends can continue to provide informal childcare as long as groups from different households don ’ t exceed six people .
This is more relaxed than in Tier 2 , covering areas including Birmingham , where friends and family who do not live with you and are not part of a support or childcare bubble must not visit your home to help with childcare .
Whereas Tier 2 bans care home visits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their life , the rules for Tier 1 still allow general visits to go ahead , subject to guidance from the public health director for any particular area .
Government documentation says this should be limited to a single constant visitor per resident , wherever possible .
This is intended to limit the overall numbers of people going into the care home and therefore reduce the risk of infection .
A ban on visiting would be quickly imposed at any care home if there was an outbreak of Covid-19 among its residents or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see the Government rules for care home visits here .
10 ) BANNED : Car sharing with people outside your household The Government 's new guidance says : `` It is difficult to socially distance during car journeys and transmission of coronavirus can occur in this context .
`` So you should avoid travelling with someone from outside your household or your support bubble unless you can practise social distancing . ''
The guidance says you can reduce the risk of transmission by : • travelling side by side or behind other people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seating arrangements allow • facing away from each other • cleaning the car between journeys including door handles and other areas that people may touch • asking the driver and passengers to wear a face covering Those in a Tier 1 zone such as Dudley can still travel within their area but have been told to avoid going to any part of the country in Tier 3 where coronavirus infection risks are at the highest level .
At present this is just the Liverpool city region .
You must also check restrictions if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wales , Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own rules .
Those in a medium alert area can still attend a place or worship for religious services .
But they must not mingle in a group of more than six , other than people they live with or have formed a support bubble with .
Weddings , civil partnership ceremonies and receptions must only take place in Covid-secure venues or in public outdoor spaces unless in exceptional circumstances - and are restricted to 15 people .
Receptions should be sit-down meals and must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Funerals must only take place in Covid-secure venues or in public outdoor spaces with up to 30 people in attendance .
Wakes or linked ceremonial events ( such as stone-settings ) before or after the funeral are limited to 15 people and must not take place in private homes .
Food and drink should be in the form of a sit-down meal .
Anyone working at these events is not counted as part of the limit on numbers .
Within these larger gatherings , people do not need to limit their interaction to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but social distancing should still be followed between people who do not live together or share a support bubble .
Check the latest on coronavirus cases in your area by typing your postcode into the box below : Under the rules for Tier 1 areas such as Dudley , people can still take part in sport and physical activity outdoors .
Organised indoor sport and indoor exercise classes are only permitted indoors if it is possible for people to avoid mixing in a group of more than six ( or with people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bubble with ) .
There are exceptions to enable disability and youth sport and physical activity indoors , in any number .
The Government says you can still move home .
Estate and letting agents and removals firms can continue to work and people looking to move home can continue to undertake viewings .
Follow the national guidance on moving home safely which includes advice on social distancing and wearing a face covering .

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The new three-tier system to control the spread of coronavirus is now in force.
Intended to resolve confusion by replacing the various localised restrictions previously in place, it puts every local authority area into one of three risk levels: medium, high or very high.
Dudley is the only part of the Black Country to fall into Tier 1, the 'medium' Covid alert level of the Government's new three-tier system. Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton are all in Tier 2.
Also in Tier 1 are Redditch, Tamworth, Lichfield, Stafford, Worcester, Coventry, Nuneaton and Bedworth.
But as we all get to grips with the new rules, what exactly does Tier 1 mean? What are the things we can do, and those that are now banned?
1) ALLOWED: Meeting friends and family in groups of up to six
When seeing friends and family you do not live with (or who are not part of your support bubble), you must not meet in a group of more than six, indoors or outdoors. In England, this limit of six includes children of any age.
Meeting in larger groups is against the law, aside from where there are specific exemptions. Police can take action on larger groups by breaking up illegal gatherings and issuing fines.
You can be fined £200 for the first offence, doubling for each further offence up to a maximum of £6,400. If you hold, or are involved in holding, an illegal gathering of over 30 people, the police can issue fines of £10,000.
When meeting friends and family you are asked to follow social distancing rules, limit the number of people you see socially over a short period of time, and meet outdoors if possible.
2) ALLOWED: Exceptions for meeting in a group of more than six
There are exceptions where people from different households can gather in groups larger than six people. These include:
being in a legally permitted support bubble
for work, or to provide voluntary or charitable services (see guidance on working safely in other people’s homes )
for registered childcare, education or training
to allow contact between birth parents and children in care
for arrangements where children do not live in the same household as both their parents or guardians
for prospective adopting parents to meet a child or children who may be placed with them
for supervised activities provided for children, including wraparound care (before and after school childcare), youth groups and activities, and children’s playgroups
for birth partners
to see someone who is dying
to provide emergency assistance, and to avoid injury or illness, or to escape a risk of harm
to fulfil a legal obligation, such as attending court or jury service
to provide care or assistance to someone vulnerable
to facilitate a house move
for a wedding or equivalent ceremony and wedding receptions, where the organiser has carried out a risk assessment and taken all reasonable measures to limit the risk of transmission of the virus – up to a maximum of 15 people
for a funeral, up to a maximum of 30 people. Wakes and other commemorative events are permitted with up to 15 people present
for elite sportspeople and their coaches if necessary for competition and training, as well as parents or guardians if they are a child
for outdoor exercise and dance classes, organised outdoor sport and licensed outdoor physical activity
support groups of up to 15 participants – formally organised groups to provide mutual aid, therapy or any other form of support
protests, if organised in compliance with COVID-secure guidance
Other activities, such as organised indoor sport, indoor exercise classes and other activity groups can continue with more than six people present provided that groups of more than six do not mix.
Where a group includes someone covered by one of these exceptions (for example, someone who is working), they are not generally counted as part of the gatherings limit. This means, for example, a tradesperson can go into a household if they are there for work such as repairing or servicing your boiler.
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3) ALLOWED: Visiting shops, pubs, restaurants, gyms, places of worship
Visiting other venues, including shops, restaurants, pubs, leisure and entertainment venues and places of worship is still allowed.
But you need to follow the rule of six. So you must stay in groups no larger than six, unless you all live together or are in the same support bubble.
This is more relaxed than in Tier 2 - in place in Birmingham, Sandwell, Walsall, Wolverhampton and Solihull - where no mixing of households is allowed at all.
At least one person in your group should give contact details to the venue or check in using the official NHS Covid-19 app so NHS Test and Trace can contact you if needed.
4) ALLOWED: Those with serious health problems can go out and don't have to start shielding again
If you have any of the following health conditions, you may be at higher risk of severe illness from coronavirus.
But you can go outside as much as you like as long as you try to keep your overall social interactions low.
You can also visit businesses, such as supermarkets, pubs and shops, whilst keeping two metres away from others wherever possible or one metre plus other precautions.
And you're also advised to wash your hands carefully and more frequently than usual and maintain thorough cleaning of frequently touched areas in your home and/or workspace.
Clinically vulnerable people are those who are:
aged 70 or older (regardless of medical conditions)
under 70 with an underlying health condition listed below (that is, anyone instructed to get a flu jab each year on medical grounds): chronic (long-term) mild to moderate respiratory diseases, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema or bronchitis chronic heart disease, such as heart failure chronic kidney disease chronic liver disease, such as hepatitis chronic neurological conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) or cerebral palsy diabetes a weakened immune system as the result of certain conditions or medicines they are taking (such as steroid tablets) being seriously overweight (a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or above)
pregnant women
There is a further group of people who are defined, also on medical grounds, as clinically extremely vulnerable to coronavirus – that is, people with specific serious health conditions. At each local COVID alert level, there is additional advice that clinically extremely vulnerable people must follow.
5) ALLOWED: Businesses can stay open but must stick to the curfew and other rules
Businesses can keep trading as long as they stick to Covid rules.
Places selling food or drink - including cafes, bars, pubs and restaurants - along with social clubs, casinos, bowling alleys, amusement arcades, funfairs, theme parks and bingo halls must observe the curfew by closing between 10pm and 5am.
This includes takeaways - but delivery, collection and drive-through services can continue after 10pm.
Cinemas, theatres and concert halls can stay open beyond 10pm, but only if the performance started before the curfew - and food and drink cannot be served after 10pm.
Cafes serving food and drink in motorway service stations, ports and other transport services don't have to shut at 10pm but must not serve alcohol after that time.
In indoor and outdoor licensed premises, food and drink must be ordered from, and served at, a table. Customers must wear face coverings.
6) ALLOWED: Going to work if required for essential services
Office workers who can work effectively from home should do so over the winter, the Government states.
Public sector employees working in essential services, including schools, colleges and universities, should continue to go into work where necessary.
Anyone else who cannot work from home should go to their place of work.
Those classed as clinically extremely vulnerable can go to work as long as the workplace is Covid secure, but should carry on working from home wherever possible.
There is no limit to group size when meeting or gathering for work purposes, but workplaces should follow coronavirus guidelines.
7) ALLOWED: Staying in school, college and university
The Government says all children can still attend school, to support their wellbeing and education and help working parents and guardians.
Universities have welcomed students back and the Government has published guidance to ensure they have safety measures in place.
Students are expected to follow the guidance and restrictions. They can meet in groups of more than six as part of formal education or training. Socially distance from anyone you do not live with wherever possible.
8) ALLOWED: Childcare, after-school clubs and playgroups
There are exceptions from legal gatherings limits for registered childcare, education or training, and supervised activities for children, including wraparound care, youth groups and activities, and children’s playgroups.
This means you can continue to use early years and childcare settings, including childminders, after-school clubs and nannies.
Family and friends can continue to provide informal childcare as long as groups from different households don’t exceed six people.
This is more relaxed than in Tier 2, covering areas including Birmingham, where friends and family who do not live with you and are not part of a support or childcare bubble must not visit your home to help with childcare.
9) ALLOWED: Visting relatives in care homes
Whereas Tier 2 bans care home visits unless someone is at the end of their life, the rules for Tier 1 still allow general visits to go ahead, subject to guidance from the public health director for any particular area.
Government documentation says this should be limited to a single constant visitor per resident, wherever possible. This is intended to limit the overall numbers of people going into the care home and therefore reduce the risk of infection.
A ban on visiting would be quickly imposed at any care home if there was an outbreak of Covid-19 among its residents or in the surrounding area. You can see the Government rules for care home visits here.
10) BANNED: Car sharing with people outside your household
The Government's new guidance says: "It is difficult to socially distance during car journeys and transmission of coronavirus can occur in this context.
"So you should avoid travelling with someone from outside your household or your support bubble unless you can practise social distancing."
The guidance says you can reduce the risk of transmission by:
opening windows
travelling side by side or behind other people, rather than facing them, where seating arrangements allow
facing away from each other
cleaning the car between journeys including door handles and other areas that people may touch
asking the driver and passengers to wear a face covering
11) BANNED: Travelling to highest risk areas
Those in a Tier 1 zone such as Dudley can still travel within their area but have been told to avoid going to any part of the country in Tier 3 where coronavirus infection risks are at the highest level. At present this is just the Liverpool city region.
You must also check restrictions if planning to travel outside England, as Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own rules.
12) ALLOWED: Attending religious services, weddings and funerals
Those in a medium alert area can still attend a place or worship for religious services.
But they must not mingle in a group of more than six, other than people they live with or have formed a support bubble with.
Weddings, civil partnership ceremonies and receptions must only take place in Covid-secure venues or in public outdoor spaces unless in exceptional circumstances - and are restricted to 15 people.
Receptions should be sit-down meals and must not take place in private dwellings.
Funerals must only take place in Covid-secure venues or in public outdoor spaces with up to 30 people in attendance. Wakes or linked ceremonial events (such as stone-settings) before or after the funeral are limited to 15 people and must not take place in private homes. Food and drink should be in the form of a sit-down meal.
Anyone working at these events is not counted as part of the limit on numbers. Within these larger gatherings, people do not need to limit their interaction to groups of six or their own household, but social distancing should still be followed between people who do not live together or share a support bubble.
Check the latest on coronavirus cases in your area by typing your postcode into the box below:
13) ALLOWED: Outdoor sport and physical activity
Under the rules for Tier 1 areas such as Dudley, people can still take part in sport and physical activity outdoors.
Organised indoor sport and indoor exercise classes are only permitted indoors if it is possible for people to avoid mixing in a group of more than six (or with people they live with or share a support bubble with). There are exceptions to enable disability and youth sport and physical activity indoors, in any number.
14) ALLOWED: Moving house
The Government says you can still move home.
Estate and letting agents and removals firms can continue to work and people looking to move home can continue to undertake viewings.
Follow the national guidance on moving home safely which includes advice on social distancing and wearing a face covering.


birminghammail--2020-10-14--Kingswinford crash victims named by police

Police have released the names of two people tragically killed in a car crash in Kingswinford .
Five people were in a yellow Skoda Fabia which crashed on Bromley Lane , Kingswinford at around 8.50pm , last night .
Driver Joshua Parkes , 21 , and passenger Lucy Tibbetts , 16 , sadly died after the car collided with a tree .
The family of the third victim who sadly died , a 16-year-old girl , have chosen not to release her name .
Two others injured , a man aged 18 and a girl aged 16 , remain in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ critical condition and the girl in a stable condition .
PC Chris Ridge , from the collision investigation unit , said : `` This is a devastating time for the families of those involved , and we have specially trained officers who are supporting them through this difficult time .
`` The loss of these young lives is shocking and deeply upsetting for all involved .
All families wish to have their privacy respected at this difficult time .
`` We ’ re still working through a number of lines of investigation as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why .
`` Anyone who saw the Skoda driving in the area last night , or who may have captured anything on dash-cam footage , is urged to get in touch with us as soon as possible . ''
If you have information please contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk , quoting log 4469 of October 13 .

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Police have released the names of two people tragically killed in a car crash in Kingswinford.
Five people were in a yellow Skoda Fabia which crashed on Bromley Lane, Kingswinford at around 8.50pm, last night.
Driver Joshua Parkes, 21, and passenger Lucy Tibbetts, 16, sadly died after the car collided with a tree.
The family of the third victim who sadly died, a 16-year-old girl, have chosen not to release her name.
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Two others injured, a man aged 18 and a girl aged 16, remain in hospital. The man is in a critical condition and the girl in a stable condition.
PC Chris Ridge, from the collision investigation unit, said: "This is a devastating time for the families of those involved, and we have specially trained officers who are supporting them through this difficult time.
"The loss of these young lives is shocking and deeply upsetting for all involved. All families wish to have their privacy respected at this difficult time.
"We’re still working through a number of lines of investigation as we try to understand what happened and why.
"Anyone who saw the Skoda driving in the area last night, or who may have captured anything on dash-cam footage, is urged to get in touch with us as soon as possible."
If you have information please contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk, quoting log 4469 of October 13.


birminghammail--2020-10-14--Aston Villa fans fume as Jack Grealish named on the bench for England

Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish starts England 's Nations League clash with Denmark on the substitute 's bench tonight .
Almost a week on from an impressive full debut against Wales , Grealish finds himself on the bench for the second game in a row after missing out of Sunday 's 2-1 defeat of Belgium at Wembley .
Grealish once again finds himself behind Chelsea 's Mason Mount in England boss Gareth Southgate 's pecking order , with Marcus Rashford and the recalled Harry Kane starting up front .
Grealish is in fine form domestically , playing a starring role @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League champions Liverpool last time out .
That does n't appear to have convinced Southgate that he deserves a first-team role in the Three Lions ' setup , though , much to the annoyance of Villa fans .
Still , at least it means that Grealish and Villa team-mate Tyrone Mings - also on the bench - are fresh for Sunday 's trip to Leicester City .
There were fears that Grealish could be injured when he was pictured wearing a bandage on his leg against Wales but Southgate moved to clear up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ star is n't carrying any knocks .
With injury out of the picture , Villa fans can not understand another decision to omit Grealish .
`` Grealish should announce his international retirement , '' one fan said .
`` Gutted again for Jack , '' another said while a third fan added : `` If you picked an 11 from that bench it would beat the starting 11 . ''
`` Imagine my surprise , '' commented another supporter and a fifth fan said : `` Not shocked and not surprised . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is adjusting to life as an England international .
`` We 're really pleased with how Jack has settled into the squad , '' Southgate told BBC Five Live .
`` We got him into the game in Denmark , he 's now had his first start , he 's getting a great understanding of how we want to play and the demands of the role .
`` He 's fitted in really well .
I know him from working with him in the Under-21s .
We know he 's a great kid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the experience and seeing how we want to play .
`` It 's slightly different to club ( level ) and every player has to adjust to that .
He 's very much in the frame and continuing to improve his position within the squad , that 's for sure . ''

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Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish starts England's Nations League clash with Denmark on the substitute's bench tonight.
Almost a week on from an impressive full debut against Wales, Grealish finds himself on the bench for the second game in a row after missing out of Sunday's 2-1 defeat of Belgium at Wembley.
Grealish once again finds himself behind Chelsea's Mason Mount in England boss Gareth Southgate's pecking order, with Marcus Rashford and the recalled Harry Kane starting up front.
Grealish is in fine form domestically, playing a starring role in the shock 7-2 defeat of Premier League champions Liverpool last time out.
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That doesn't appear to have convinced Southgate that he deserves a first-team role in the Three Lions' setup, though, much to the annoyance of Villa fans.
Still, at least it means that Grealish and Villa team-mate Tyrone Mings - also on the bench - are fresh for Sunday's trip to Leicester City.
There were fears that Grealish could be injured when he was pictured wearing a bandage on his leg against Wales but Southgate moved to clear up any worries, confirming that the Villa star isn't carrying any knocks.
With injury out of the picture, Villa fans cannot understand another decision to omit Grealish.
"Grealish should announce his international retirement," one fan said.
"Gutted again for Jack," another said while a third fan added: "If you picked an 11 from that bench it would beat the starting 11."
"Imagine my surprise," commented another supporter and a fifth fan said: "Not shocked and not surprised."
Southgate also discussed Grealish and how he is adjusting to life as an England international.
"We're really pleased with how Jack has settled into the squad," Southgate told BBC Five Live. "We got him into the game in Denmark, he's now had his first start, he's getting a great understanding of how we want to play and the demands of the role.
"He's fitted in really well. I know him from working with him in the Under-21s. We know he's a great kid, really personable. He's enjoying the experience and seeing how we want to play.
"It's slightly different to club (level) and every player has to adjust to that. He's very much in the frame and continuing to improve his position within the squad, that's for sure."


birminghammail--2020-10-14--Stark warning Dudley could face stricter restrictions in 'just a week'

People in Dudley have been issued with a stark new warning over fears the town could face stricter lockdown measures .
The leader of Dudley Council said the borough could be just a week away from further restrictions .
A new three-tier alert system , with regions classified into medium , high and very high-risk came into effect across the UK from today ( October 14 ) .
Dudley has been classified in the lowest tier , level one , or medium risk .
However , its Black Country neighbours Wolverhampton , Sandwell and Walsall are all deemed as high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take every precaution they can in order to help prevent a further increase in cases and a move to the next level with additional restrictions needing to be introduced .
Councillor Patrick Harley , leader of Dudley Council said : `` I ’ d like to thank everyone in the borough for their efforts so far in helping to limit the spread of the virus .
However , despite this , cases in Dudley , as across the country , continue to rise .
`` We must not be complacent .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a week away from joining those areas with further restrictions .
We all need to redouble our efforts to prevent further spread to avoid moving into the high-risk threshold and the additional restrictions this will bring to our lives .
`` It ’ s vital we act now to protect each other .
Wash your hands regularly , keep a safe distance from others , limit your contact with other people and wear a face covering .
If you have symptoms you must self isolate and get tested .
`` We all have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spread of covid .
Let ’ s work together , follow the guidance , reduce our social contact or we face the reality of further restrictions on our daily lives . ''
The seven-day incident rate in Dudley borough is now 83.0 per 100,000 with 267 recorded cases from September 30 to October 6 .
This is up from 65.0 per 100,000 last week and 209 recorded cases .
When out and about residents should : • Keep their distance from others and avoid crowds .
Stay two metres away from others , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ covering when on public transport , shopping or in enclosed public spaces to reduce the spread of the virus • Wash their hands regularly throughout the day • Download the covid-19 app to help the NHS trace cases and manage outbreaks What do the three tiers mean ?
Under the new three tier system , every area will be classified as medium , high , or very high alert - tiers one , two and three .
Tier one – alert level ‘ medium ’ .
Where national restrictions continue to be in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and restaurants to close at 10pm The rule of six applies both indoors and outdoors Tier two – alert level ‘ high ’ .
For areas with a higher level of infections where some additional restrictions are in place .
Tier three - alert level ‘ very high ’ .
For areas with a very high level of infections and where tighter restrictions are in place .
The restrictions placed on areas with a very high level of infections can vary , and are based on discussions between central and local government .

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People in Dudley have been issued with a stark new warning over fears the town could face stricter lockdown measures.
The leader of Dudley Council said the borough could be just a week away from further restrictions.
A new three-tier alert system, with regions classified into medium, high and very high-risk came into effect across the UK from today (October 14).
Dudley has been classified in the lowest tier, level one, or medium risk. However, its Black Country neighbours Wolverhampton, Sandwell and Walsall are all deemed as high risk.
Residents are now being urged to take every precaution they can in order to help prevent a further increase in cases and a move to the next level with additional restrictions needing to be introduced.
Councillor Patrick Harley, leader of Dudley Council said: "I’d like to thank everyone in the borough for their efforts so far in helping to limit the spread of the virus. However, despite this, cases in Dudley, as across the country, continue to rise.
"We must not be complacent. The stark reality is we could be just a week away from joining those areas with further restrictions. We all need to redouble our efforts to prevent further spread to avoid moving into the high-risk threshold and the additional restrictions this will bring to our lives.
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"It’s vital we act now to protect each other. Wash your hands regularly, keep a safe distance from others, limit your contact with other people and wear a face covering. If you have symptoms you must self isolate and get tested.
"We all have a role to play in slowing the spread of covid. Let’s work together, follow the guidance, reduce our social contact or we face the reality of further restrictions on our daily lives."
The seven-day incident rate in Dudley borough is now 83.0 per 100,000 with 267 recorded cases from September 30 to October 6. This is up from 65.0 per 100,000 last week and 209 recorded cases.
When out and about residents should:
Keep their distance from others and avoid crowds. Stay two metres away from others, where they can
Wear a face covering when on public transport, shopping or in enclosed public spaces to reduce the spread of the virus
Wash their hands regularly throughout the day
Download the covid-19 app to help the NHS trace cases and manage outbreaks
What do the three tiers mean?
Under the new three tier system, every area will be classified as medium, high, or very high alert - tiers one, two and three.
Tier one – alert level ‘medium’. Where national restrictions continue to be in place, including:
Pubs, bars and restaurants to close at 10pm
The rule of six applies both indoors and outdoors
Tier two – alert level ‘high’. For areas with a higher level of infections where some additional restrictions are in place.
Tier three - alert level ‘very high’. For areas with a very high level of infections and where tighter restrictions are in place.
The restrictions placed on areas with a very high level of infections can vary, and are based on discussions between central and local government.


birminghammail--2020-10-14--Car crashes into railings next to Audi dealership

Dramatic photos have revealed the aftermath of a smash near a car dealership in Wolverhampton .
Emergency services were called to the scene of the collision on Ring Road St George ’ s , a busy route leading out of the city centre , this morning ( October 14 ) .
A red car - believed to be a Ford Mustang - crashed through the barriers next to the Audi dealership .
Both the front and rear ends of the car were completely wrecked with severe damage to the passenger side bonnet of the car .
Police were the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ firefighters to assist just after 11am this morning ( October 14 ) .
Black Country Live has approached West Midlands Police for further information .
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said : “ We were called by police at 11:01am to a single-vehicle RTC on Raby Street in Wolverhampton .
We sent one ambulance to the scene and assessed one patient , a man who was the driver of the car and he was discharged at the scene.
” A spokesman for West Midlands Fire Service said : “ We were called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) to Ring Road St George ’ s in Wolverhampton to reports of a car in collision with road furniture .
“ We were called by our colleagues , West Midlands Police , who asked for assistance .
“ We sent a fire engine and brigade response vehicle - both from Wolverhampton - to the scene .
A total of four firefighters were in attendance .
“ The first fire engine was on the scene in just over three minutes .
No one was trapped in the car .
A man received first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crews remained on the scene for another two hours to clear the wreckage .

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Dramatic photos have revealed the aftermath of a smash near a car dealership in Wolverhampton.
Emergency services were called to the scene of the collision on Ring Road St George’s, a busy route leading out of the city centre, this morning (October 14).
A red car - believed to be a Ford Mustang - crashed through the barriers next to the Audi dealership.
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Both the front and rear ends of the car were completely wrecked with severe damage to the passenger side bonnet of the car.
Police were the first on the scene and called medics and firefighters to assist just after 11am this morning (October 14).
Black Country Live has approached West Midlands Police for further information.
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A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “We were called by police at 11:01am to a single-vehicle RTC on Raby Street in Wolverhampton. We sent one ambulance to the scene and assessed one patient, a man who was the driver of the car and he was discharged at the scene.”
A spokesman for West Midlands Fire Service said: “We were called at 11.05am this morning (October 14) to Ring Road St George’s in Wolverhampton to reports of a car in collision with road furniture.
“We were called by our colleagues, West Midlands Police, who asked for assistance.
“We sent a fire engine and brigade response vehicle - both from Wolverhampton - to the scene. A total of four firefighters were in attendance.
“The first fire engine was on the scene in just over three minutes. No one was trapped in the car. A man received first aid treatment at the scene.”
Fire crews remained on the scene for another two hours to clear the wreckage.


birminghammail--2020-10-14--West Ham discussing personal terms with Aston Villa 'target' Said Benrahma

West Ham United appear to be closing in on a move for Said Benrahma .
Benrahma , the Brentford winger who has been heavily linked with a move to Aston Villa , is reportedly discussing personal terms with David Moyes ' side .
Sky Sports say the Algerian is set to undergo a medical within the next day should the player and club agree terms .
The deadline for players to move between Premier League and English Football League ( EFL ) clubs is 5pm on Friday .
Along with Benrahma , Villa have also been linked with Championship players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Norwich City ) , Josh King ( AFC Bournemouth ) and Ismaila Sarr ( Watford ) .
Benrahma has been reported as a Villa target for a while , with the 25 year-old familiar to Villa head coach Dean Smith .
Smith signed Benrahma from French side Nice in 2018 shortly before he swapped Griffin Park for Villa Park .
Sky are saying that Benrahma is going to cost £30 million and that he is in talks about signing a five-year deal at the London Stadium .
Benrahma notched 17 times and set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Thomas Frank 's side reached the Championship play-off final .
Benrahma has also been linked with Villa 's Premier League rivals Chelsea , Arsenal , Crystal Palace and Fulham .
`` I was really flattered , '' he said earlier this summer when quizzed on speculation .
`` But , at the same time , I am so focused about getting out of the Championship with Brentford that I do not pay too much attention .
But it gives me confidence .
`` It has always been a target of mine to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really wish to play in the Premier League with Brentford .
`` It would be magnificent for Brentford because it would be the first time and we have really been working hard on it . ''

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West Ham United appear to be closing in on a move for Said Benrahma.
Benrahma, the Brentford winger who has been heavily linked with a move to Aston Villa, is reportedly discussing personal terms with David Moyes' side.
Sky Sports say the Algerian is set to undergo a medical within the next day should the player and club agree terms.
The deadline for players to move between Premier League and English Football League (EFL) clubs is 5pm on Friday.
Along with Benrahma, Villa have also been linked with Championship players at other clubs including Emi Buendia (Norwich City), Josh King (AFC Bournemouth) and Ismaila Sarr (Watford).
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Benrahma has been reported as a Villa target for a while, with the 25 year-old familiar to Villa head coach Dean Smith.
Smith signed Benrahma from French side Nice in 2018 shortly before he swapped Griffin Park for Villa Park.
Sky are saying that Benrahma is going to cost £30 million and that he is in talks about signing a five-year deal at the London Stadium.
Benrahma notched 17 times and set up ten goals for Brentford last season as Thomas Frank's side reached the Championship play-off final.
Benrahma has also been linked with Villa's Premier League rivals Chelsea, Arsenal, Crystal Palace and Fulham.
"I was really flattered," he said earlier this summer when quizzed on speculation.
"But, at the same time, I am so focused about getting out of the Championship with Brentford that I do not pay too much attention. But it gives me confidence.
"It has always been a target of mine to play in the Premier League and I really wish to play in the Premier League with Brentford.
"It would be magnificent for Brentford because it would be the first time and we have really been working hard on it."


birminghammail--2020-10-14--Injury update as loanee returns to West Brom treatment

Darren Moore has revealed that young forward Rayhaan Tulloch has returned to West Brom for treatment after sustaining a hamstring injury early into his Doncaster Rovers loan spell .
Tulloch , a Premier League 2 star last term , joined Moore at the Keepmoat Stadium in the summer but only 10 minutes into his second appearance he picked up an injury and hasn ’ t been seen since .
The teenager , who signed a long-term contract at The Hawthorns before leaving for the campaign , will be checked over with his parent club Albion before , all things being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hopes to aid Moore in a League One promotion push .
“ I ’ ll be speaking to the powers that be at West Brom to see what the prognosis is , ” Moore told the Doncaster Free Press .
“ He ’ s not with us at the moment because we wanted to send him there for him to get it scanned right and we ’ ll work closely with the club when he comes back to us .
“ Hopefully as we get to the thick end of the games that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be back .
We ’ ll assess it after the weekend and will hopefully have some more positive news next week on him .
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Darren Moore has revealed that young forward Rayhaan Tulloch has returned to West Brom for treatment after sustaining a hamstring injury early into his Doncaster Rovers loan spell.
Tulloch, a Premier League 2 star last term, joined Moore at the Keepmoat Stadium in the summer but only 10 minutes into his second appearance he picked up an injury and hasn’t been seen since.
The teenager, who signed a long-term contract at The Hawthorns before leaving for the campaign, will be checked over with his parent club Albion before, all things being well, returning to Rovers where he hopes to aid Moore in a League One promotion push.
“I’ll be speaking to the powers that be at West Brom to see what the prognosis is,” Moore told the Doncaster Free Press.
“He’s not with us at the moment because we wanted to send him there for him to get it scanned right and we’ll work closely with the club when he comes back to us.
“Hopefully as we get to the thick end of the games that are coming up, he’ll be back. We’ll assess it after the weekend and will hopefully have some more positive news next week on him.
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“Rayhaan hit the ground running and did really well. He had a game and a second full week’s training and he’s just got to the end of the week and tweaked it a bit in the Charlton game.
“We did the right thing taking him off because it could have been much worse.”


birminghammail--2020-10-14--Burnt out Skoda discovered as cops continue probe into fatal shooting

Detectives investigating a fatal shooting in Telford say a burnt out car discovered four miles away from the scene is believed to be linked .
The burnt-out shell of the grey Skoda Karoq was discovered in the Wrekin car park , in the Wellington area of Shropshire on Tuesday - October 13 .
Just hours before the discovery , a 20-year-old man was shot dead in the car park of Bridges Business Park in Horsehay , Telford .
Cops probing the shooting say the vehicle , with the registration number YB69 MUP , is linked .
A murder investigation is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Senior Investigating Officer , Detective Chief Inspector Mark Bellamy from West Mercia Police ’ s Major Incident Unit , said : “ We have a number of lines of enquiries that we are following and are keen to hear from any members of the public who have information that could assist in our investigation .
“ In particular anyone who may have seen , or has dash cam footage of , a grey Skoda Karoq , registration YB69 MUP , in Telford between 11am and 11pm yesterday , or anyone who visited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1pm yesterday .
“ We know there is speculation about the identity of the man who died however I must stress formal identification has yet to take place .
Until this has happened we are not in a position to name the man , other than to say his next of kin has been informed .
We have specially trained officers working with his family to offer support as our enquiries continue.
” An increased police presence remains in and around Horsehay today as officers carry out enquiries reassure local residents and businesses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mercia Police on 101 quoting reference 00239_I_13102020 or online under the Tell Us About section at www.westmercia.police.uk .
Alternatively information can be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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Detectives investigating a fatal shooting in Telford say a burnt out car discovered four miles away from the scene is believed to be linked.
The burnt-out shell of the grey Skoda Karoq was discovered in the Wrekin car park, in the Wellington area of Shropshire on Tuesday - October 13.
Just hours before the discovery, a 20-year-old man was shot dead in the car park of Bridges Business Park in Horsehay, Telford.
Cops probing the shooting say the vehicle, with the registration number YB69 MUP, is linked.
A murder investigation is underway and police are appealing for witnesses.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Mark Bellamy from West Mercia Police’s Major Incident Unit, said: “We have a number of lines of enquiries that we are following and are keen to hear from any members of the public who have information that could assist in our investigation.
“In particular anyone who may have seen, or has dash cam footage of, a grey Skoda Karoq, registration YB69 MUP, in Telford between 11am and 11pm yesterday, or anyone who visited the Bridges Business Park between 11am and 1pm yesterday.
“We know there is speculation about the identity of the man who died however I must stress formal identification has yet to take place. Until this has happened we are not in a position to name the man, other than to say his next of kin has been informed. We have specially trained officers working with his family to offer support as our enquiries continue.”
An increased police presence remains in and around Horsehay today as officers carry out enquiries reassure local residents and businesses.
Information can be reported to West Mercia Police on 101 quoting reference 00239_I_13102020 or online under the Tell Us About section at www.westmercia.police.uk.
Alternatively information can be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-10-14--'Momentum' - why the sky is the limit for Ollie Watkins at Aston Villa

Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins has raised a few eyebrows with his blistering start to the season .
His composure , vision and discipline set him above the competition at a time when a Covid-19 breach by the junior members of Gareth Southgate ’ s team has , frustrated preparation leading into the recent friendlies .
Watkins , who signed for Aston Villa in the summer transfer window from Brentford for around £33m , started of his career in the fourth tier of English football at Exeter City and just five years on has scored his first Premier League hat-trick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Champions .
After scoring 26 goals and helping the Bees reach the Championship play-off final last season , it was obvious Watkins had developed into one of the most sought-after strikers in the country .
Having attracted the attention of a number of big clubs during the summer window , the forward chose to reunite his former boss Dean Smith who previously managed him at Brentford .
With Villa just avoiding relegation on the last day and only scoring 41 league goals , with just six coming from forwards ’ last season , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and with the signing of Watkins you are guaranteed goals .
Fans are already starting to draw comparisons between Watkins and Harry Kane , they have spotted that he tends to go into wider and deeper areas across the pitch .
He is a striker with real physical strength and has incredible determination to hold off defenders , resulting in most of his goals coming from close range .
The youngster so far has made a huge impact to this Villa side in this season 's encounter scoring five goals in six in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scorer in England since last season .
Three of those goals came in the record breaking 7-2 victory against Liverpool .
When Watkins signed from Brentford , I was in no doubt that it was a move that had great potential , but I have been surprised just how well he has done so far .
With fellow team mates Jack Grealish and Tyrone Mings being called up to the England squad , it gives Watkins something to aspire towards .
Sign up to our Villa newsletter for updates ahead of the transfer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa have made a promising start to the season after signing Ollie Watkins , Betrand Traore , Matty Cash , Emi Martinez and Ross Barkley .
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Google Play Store and App Store The route ahead could be tough for Watkins with the likes of Tammy Abraham , Harry Kane , Danny Ings and Dominic Calvert- Lewin ahead of hlm , if he continues his current run of form , it would be disappointing not to see him ienter Gareth Southgate 's thinking .
Momentum is building for the 24-year-old , his performances @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off to a flying start in second-place behind Carlo Ancelotti ’ s Everton .
The next chapter promises to be be one worth watching .

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Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins has raised a few eyebrows with his blistering start to the season.
His composure, vision and discipline set him above the competition at a time when a Covid-19 breach by the junior members of Gareth Southgate’s team has, frustrated preparation leading into the recent friendlies.
Watkins, who signed for Aston Villa in the summer transfer window from Brentford for around £33m, started of his career in the fourth tier of English football at Exeter City and just five years on has scored his first Premier League hat-trick against Liverpool. Last season’s Champions.
After scoring 26 goals and helping the Bees reach the Championship play-off final last season, it was obvious Watkins had developed into one of the most sought-after strikers in the country.
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Having attracted the attention of a number of big clubs during the summer window, the forward chose to reunite his former boss Dean Smith who previously managed him at Brentford.
With Villa just avoiding relegation on the last day and only scoring 41 league goals, with just six coming from forwards’ last season, it was obvious they needed a goal-scorer and with the signing of Watkins you are guaranteed goals.
Fans are already starting to draw comparisons between Watkins and Harry Kane, they have spotted that he tends to go into wider and deeper areas across the pitch. He is a striker with real physical strength and has incredible determination to hold off defenders, resulting in most of his goals coming from close range.
The youngster so far has made a huge impact to this Villa side in this season's encounter scoring five goals in six in all competitions making him the top goal scorer in England since last season. Three of those goals came in the record breaking 7-2 victory against Liverpool.
When Watkins signed from Brentford, I was in no doubt that it was a move that had great potential, but I have been surprised just how well he has done so far.
With fellow team mates Jack Grealish and Tyrone Mings being called up to the England squad, it gives Watkins something to aspire towards.
Sign up to our Villa newsletter for updates ahead of the transfer deadline Why should you sign up? Villa have enjoyed a fine season so far after signing Ollie Watkins, Betrand Traore, Matty Cash, Emi Martinez and Ross Barkley in the summer. Morgan Sanson is the only January addition so far but there is still time to reshape the squad before the January window closes at 11pm on February 1. You can find the latest transfer news in on one pace - in our daily Aston Villa bulletin. We'll be bringing you the latest breaking news, transfer features and comment pieces, as well as the key talking points for fans. How do you sign up? It's easy and only takes seconds. Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit sign up. And that's it, you're all set. You can also sign up . If you decide later that you no longer wish to receive the emails, simply follow the unsubscribe link in one of the newsletters - but we don't think you'll want to. And what's more, it's absolutely free! You can also get all the latest updates by following us on social media here Facebook and Twitter. We also have a free app which you can download. It is always up-to-date with the latest news from across the region. Google Play Store and App Store
The route ahead could be tough for Watkins with the likes of Tammy Abraham, Harry Kane, Danny Ings and Dominic Calvert- Lewin ahead of hlm, if he continues his current run of form, it would be disappointing not to see him ienter Gareth Southgate's thinking.
Momentum is building for the 24-year-old, his performances have helped Dean Smith's Villa get off to a flying start in second-place behind Carlo Ancelotti’s Everton.
The next chapter promises to be be one worth watching.


birminghammail--2020-10-14--Grant will replace one Albion signing we didn't see at his best

Of all the summer moves and general success West Brom oversaw in the transfer window of 2019 , Kenneth Zohore regrettably sticks out like a sore thumb .
Albion deemed him to be worth a sizeable chunk of their transfer budget as they set about handing Slaven Bilic the tools to aid his promotion hopes ; while nobody quite expected Dwight Gayle or Jay Rodriguez level returns , it ’ s proven to be a disappointing 15 months for all concerned .
Apart from Cardiff City , of course , who were delighted with their fee .
From the off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a marriage that would work .
Zohore nabbed a couple of late penalties to rescue points in the early stages of the campaign , but once Charlie Austin was through the door and Hal Robson-Kanu emerged as Bilic ’ s first choice by the autumn , Zohore was well out of the picture .
There was the sign of a revival in January , when he bagged two goals in as many trips to Charlton Athletic , but this proved to be a flash in the pan .
The harrowing late miss at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , too .
The cameo at Brentford after the restart , during which time the big Dane hit the cross-bar , proved to be his final appearance of the campaign - he didn ’ t feature once in the club ’ s final seven matches on their way to securing promotion .
And Zohore hasn ’ t yet kicked a ball this term , either , in the Baggies ’ league fixtures or otherwise .
Though he ’ s contended with a small niggle in pre-season training , it ’ s become clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bilic ’ s plans and is likely to be making his way out of The Hawthorns before Friday ’ s deadline .
His name has been in the headlines again recently after it emerged that Derby County were set to rival Sheffield Wednesday for his services on a loan basis before the end of this week .
With Karlan Grant on the verge of joining , it would appear that Zohore ’ s chances of playing regularly have all but diminished .
As was proven between January and April in 2017 , when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Championship level , he clearly possesses something .
As is the case with many footballers , particularly forwards , the mind-set is key .
“ I spent time with him and he contributed enormously to us going up .
Yes , he had a six-month purple patch and whether he can ever get that back or not , I think that is in between his ears , ” his former Bluebirds boss Neil Warnock has said previously .
“ I think he has every attribute going .
When he plays he is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lad , smashing lad , so I had no problem .
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That is the way he is .
But he does need a certain type of attention as a manager , you have to involve him pretty much daily in conversations.
” For one reason or another it ’ s never worked out for Zohore at Albion , be that because of the side not necessarily playing to his strengths or the attacker himself simply not doing enough to earn his chance .
Here ’ s hoping that , for the benefit of both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can be secured that allows him a move away before the deadline passes and so that has a crack at reigniting his career elsewhere .

Of all the summer moves and general success West Brom oversaw in the transfer window of 2019, Kenneth Zohore regrettably sticks out like a sore thumb.
Albion deemed him to be worth a sizeable chunk of their transfer budget as they set about handing Slaven Bilic the tools to aid his promotion hopes; while nobody quite expected Dwight Gayle or Jay Rodriguez level returns, it’s proven to be a disappointing 15 months for all concerned. Apart from Cardiff City, of course, who were delighted with their fee.
From the off, it didn’t look like a marriage that would work. Zohore nabbed a couple of late penalties to rescue points in the early stages of the campaign, but once Charlie Austin was through the door and Hal Robson-Kanu emerged as Bilic’s first choice by the autumn, Zohore was well out of the picture.
There was the sign of a revival in January, when he bagged two goals in as many trips to Charlton Athletic, but this proved to be a flash in the pan. The harrowing late miss at former employers Cardiff lingers in the memory, too.
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The cameo at Brentford after the restart, during which time the big Dane hit the cross-bar, proved to be his final appearance of the campaign - he didn’t feature once in the club’s final seven matches on their way to securing promotion.
And Zohore hasn’t yet kicked a ball this term, either, in the Baggies’ league fixtures or otherwise. Though he’s contended with a small niggle in pre-season training, it’s become clear that he is not a part of Bilic’s plans and is likely to be making his way out of The Hawthorns before Friday’s deadline.
His name has been in the headlines again recently after it emerged that Derby County were set to rival Sheffield Wednesday for his services on a loan basis before the end of this week. With Karlan Grant on the verge of joining, it would appear that Zohore’s chances of playing regularly have all but diminished.
As was proven between January and April in 2017, when Zohore netted ten goals in 11 games at Championship level, he clearly possesses something.
As is the case with many footballers, particularly forwards, the mind-set is key.
“I spent time with him and he contributed enormously to us going up. Yes, he had a six-month purple patch and whether he can ever get that back or not, I think that is in between his ears,” his former Bluebirds boss Neil Warnock has said previously.
“I think he has every attribute going. When he plays he is an absolute threat to everybody. Lovely lad, smashing lad, so I had no problem.
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“He’ll haunt anybody, he could score a hat-trick tomorrow, any time. That is the way he is. But he does need a certain type of attention as a manager, you have to involve him pretty much daily in conversations.”
For one reason or another it’s never worked out for Zohore at Albion, be that because of the side not necessarily playing to his strengths or the attacker himself simply not doing enough to earn his chance.
Here’s hoping that, for the benefit of both player and club, that a deal can be secured that allows him a move away before the deadline passes and so that has a crack at reigniting his career elsewhere.


birminghammail--2020-10-14--The Grand Hotel reveals reopening date - and this is what you can expect

After 18 years of toil to resurrect one of Birmingham 's most treasured buildings , The Grand Hotel is finally preparing to open its doors to the public .
The builders have almost gone and the grand rooms inside this magnificent piece of architecture will wow any visitor .
The venue is to have a 'soft opening ' in gradual stages from mid November and it is hoped it will be fully up and running in the new year .
Closed since 2002 after falling into disrepair , BirminghamLive was the first to get a sneak peek of the newly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were still putting the finishing touches to the spectacular interior during our visit this week .
As work was still being carried out , official photos will not be released until opening day .
Home to 185 spacious rooms and suites , the £45 million hotel has retained the building 's mix of French Renaissance , Victorian and Art Deco features , while incorporating all the modern design touches you would expect from a high end hotel .
Hortons Estate owned it before partnering with Starwood and passing it on to the company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the vision was to create a premier five star hotel - something that has been woefully lacking in Birmingham .
Simon Willis , brand director at The Grand for operators Starwood Capital Group , told BirminghamLive the hotel will `` straddle four and five stars '' , adding : `` We are trying to convey 'modern luxury ' .
`` Nowhere else in Birmingham has got the scale , the grandeur , the heritage and the money spent on it .
No expense has been spared . ''
There are strikingly beautiful modern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The hotel rooms and suites we were shown appeared entirely modern .
Mr Willis added : '' The idea was not to make The Grand a museum .
It combines the best of the old with all the convenience and comfort of the new . ''
One of the big changes is the new 'secret ' garden terrace in the central courtyard .
But the building still pays tribute to its rich history .
Original character features throughout the communal areas have been restored , including mosaic tiled floors , high ceilings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Many of the original features from when The Grand first opened in 1879 , had been covered up by subsequent owners as they were considered unfashionable , so it has made the refurbishment a long and arduous project .
A spokeswoman told us 45,000 hours have been spent working on the hotel restoration .
The centrepiece of the renovation is the resplendent grand staircase and ornate Art Deco Grosvenor Ballroom , featuring the fabulous chandeliers dating from the early 1900s .
Another highlight is the Madeleine Bar , accessible from the main Church @ @ @ @ @ @ @ non hotel guests as part of the soft launch .
Housed where the old Grand restaurant stood , we had a sneak peek inside and were bowled over by the ambitious Mayfair-esqe design .
Mr Willis said : `` Madeleine is inspired by Paris .
Its primary function is to be a gorgeous cocktail bar as you would find in grand hotels around the world . ''
A spokeswoman for The Grand added : `` As part of the soft opening , Madeleine cocktail bar will be open to members of the public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to be booked in advance , and we will have a fabulous menu of signature and classic cocktails ; Champagnes , wines and spirits .
`` During the early part of 2021 - assuming government guidelines do not change , and that business starts to return to the city centre - we will open other elements of the hotel , including a stand-alone , independent restaurant situated on Barwick Street . ''
At the top of the hotel , we stepped inside one of the hotel 's Grand suites - which includes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the luxury £45 million hotel opening amid the global Covid pandemic , and now contending with the latest lockdown restrictions , its owners believe the future is bright - with hopes of more sociable times to come .
`` The city and the world will come through the other side of Covid and there will be massive demand when the pandemic is over , '' said Mr Willis .
`` The 1920s brought a decade of economic growth and prosperity , which came after recovering from the devastation of the First World War @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid we will have the 2020s ! ''
Mr Willis added : `` There will be a huge appetite for this hotel .
Our job is to open the hotel now and celebrate everything that is wonderful about it while keeping everyone safe and being mindful that travel will take time to get where it used to be .
`` The commercial reality is that at the moment Birmingham is not getting anything like the business travel that it was .
This means in the week we wo n't be as full as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And social distancing means our event space and ballroom can not be used to its full potential . ''
But the hotel will eventually cash in on major developments , including HS2 and the 2022 Commonwealth Games , when Birmingham will be hosting an influx of international visitors .
The history behind The Grand Hotel The building , designed in French renaissance style closed in 2002 but in 2012 planning permission was granted for plans to restore the building into a luxury hotel .
The hotel was built in 1879 and has a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place that Malcolm X gave his last speech in England .
In its heyday it hosted the creme de la creme of society from the UK and all over the world .
Other famous figures who have stayed here include Winston Churchill , Charlie Chaplin and the Rolling Stones .
How much will it cost to stay at The Grand Hotel ?
Mr Willis said : `` All the 185 are generously sized and characterful .
There are no single rooms .
`` The hotel offers suites with a view - overlooking pigeon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ skyline or overlooking our secret garden terrace . ''
For the soft opening in November , it will have a special rate from £129 for Grand Double rooms .
The suites on the sixth floor will be from £449 .
In both instances , the rate is room only , inclusive of VAT .
Hotel guests will be served breakfast and dinner in the salon - at the back of Madeleine .

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After 18 years of toil to resurrect one of Birmingham's most treasured buildings, The Grand Hotel is finally preparing to open its doors to the public.
The builders have almost gone and the grand rooms inside this magnificent piece of architecture will wow any visitor.
The hotel is officially opening on Wednesday November 4.
Closed since 2002 after falling into disrepair, BirminghamLive was the first to get a sneak peek of the newly restored 141-year-old Colmore Row landmark.
Builders were still putting the finishing touches to the spectacular interior during our visit this week.
As work was still being carried out, official photos will not be released until opening day.
(Image: Sanjeeta Bains)
Home to 185 spacious rooms and suites, the £45 million hotel has retained the building's mix of French Renaissance, Victorian and Art Deco features, while incorporating all the modern design touches you would expect from a high end hotel.
Hortons Estate owned it before partnering with Starwood and passing it on to the company to run. In 2016 it revealed the vision was to create a premier five star hotel - something that has been woefully lacking in Birmingham.
Simon Willis, brand director at The Grand for operators Starwood Capital Group, told BirminghamLive the hotel will "straddle four and five stars", adding: "We are trying to convey 'modern luxury'.
"Nowhere else in Birmingham has got the scale, the grandeur, the heritage and the money spent on it. No expense has been spared."
(Image: Publicity)
There are strikingly beautiful modern artwork adorning the hallways around the building. The hotel rooms and suites we were shown appeared entirely modern.
Mr Willis added:"The idea was not to make The Grand a museum. It combines the best of the old with all the convenience and comfort of the new."
One of the big changes is the new 'secret' garden terrace in the central courtyard.
(Image: Publicity)
But the building still pays tribute to its rich history. Original character features throughout the communal areas have been restored, including mosaic tiled floors, high ceilings with the same original designs retouched.
Many of the original features from when The Grand first opened in 1879, had been covered up by subsequent owners as they were considered unfashionable, so it has made the refurbishment a long and arduous project.
A spokeswoman told us 45,000 hours have been spent working on the hotel restoration.
The centrepiece of the renovation is the resplendent grand staircase and ornate Art Deco Grosvenor Ballroom, featuring the fabulous chandeliers dating from the early 1900s.
Another highlight is the Madeleine Bar, accessible from the main Church Street entrance. It will open to non hotel guests as part of the soft launch. Housed where the old Grand restaurant stood, we had a sneak peek inside and were bowled over by the ambitious Mayfair-esqe design.
Mr Willis said: "Madeleine is inspired by Paris. Its primary function is to be a gorgeous cocktail bar as you would find in grand hotels around the world."
A spokeswoman for The Grand added: "As part of the soft opening, Madeleine cocktail bar will be open to members of the public and hotel guests alike; tables will need to be booked in advance, and we will have a fabulous menu of signature and classic cocktails; Champagnes, wines and spirits.
"During the early part of 2021 - assuming government guidelines do not change, and that business starts to return to the city centre - we will open other elements of the hotel, including a stand-alone, independent restaurant situated on Barwick Street."
At the top of the hotel, we stepped inside one of the hotel's Grand suites - which includes a balcony overlooking the cathedral.
Despite the luxury £45 million hotel opening amid the global Covid pandemic, and now contending with the latest lockdown restrictions, its owners believe the future is bright - with hopes of more sociable times to come.
"The city and the world will come through the other side of Covid and there will be massive demand when the pandemic is over," said Mr Willis.
"The 1920s brought a decade of economic growth and prosperity, which came after recovering from the devastation of the First World War and the Spanish flu.
"After Covid we will have the 2020s!"
Mr Willis added: "There will be a huge appetite for this hotel. Our job is to open the hotel now and celebrate everything that is wonderful about it while keeping everyone safe and being mindful that travel will take time to get where it used to be.
"The commercial reality is that at the moment Birmingham is not getting anything like the business travel that it was. This means in the week we won't be as full as we would like to be.
"And social distancing means our event space and ballroom cannot be used to its full potential."
But the hotel will eventually cash in on major developments, including HS2 and the 2022 Commonwealth Games, when Birmingham will be hosting an influx of international visitors.
The history behind The Grand Hotel
The building, designed in French renaissance style closed in 2002 but in 2012 planning permission was granted for plans to restore the building into a luxury hotel.
The hotel was built in 1879 and has a rich history – not least being the place that Malcolm X gave his last speech in England.
In its heyday it hosted the creme de la creme of society from the UK and all over the world.
Other famous figures who have stayed here include Winston Churchill, Charlie Chaplin
and the Rolling Stones.
How much will it cost to stay at The Grand Hotel?
Mr Willis said: "All the 185 are generously sized and characterful. There are no single rooms.
"The hotel offers suites with a view - overlooking pigeon park, Church Street, the city skyline or overlooking our secret garden terrace."
For the soft opening in November, it will have a special rate from £129 for Grand Double rooms.
The suites on the sixth floor will be from £449.
In both instances, the rate is room only, inclusive of VAT.
Hotel guests will be served breakfast and dinner in the salon - at the back of Madeleine.


birminghammail--2020-10-14--Blackheath barbers issued strict Covid-19 warning after 'ignoring the law'

A barbers shop in Rowley Regis has been given a warning after flouting new coronavirus rules .
Staff and customers at 1st Class Turkish Barbers in Long Lane , Blackheath were found not wearing face masks or visors and the mandatory QR code had not been displayed .
Citizen and Consumer Protection officers also found that customer contact details were not being collected .
The business has been given a Direction to impose specific requirements by Sandwell Council after failing to implement adequate control measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus ( Covid-19 ) at its premises .
Sandwell Council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Direction under special coronavirus legislation – the Health Protection ( coronavirus , Restrictions ) ( England ) ( No.3 . )
Regulations 2020 – also gives powers to restrict access to , or close , individual premises , if there is a serious and imminent threat to public health .
Councillor Maria Crompton , Sandwell Council ’ s deputy leader , said : `` Our Citizen and Consumer Protection Team had visited this particular business on a number of occasions and provided verbal and written advice about the actions the owner , staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s simply not acceptable for businesses to ignore the law , which has been put in place to protect staff , customers and the wider community . ''
She added : `` We ’ ve been working with businesses across Sandwell throughout the pandemic and advised premises on Covid-19 safety measures .
`` Our contact with businesses shows that most are implementing Covid-19 guidance to a high standard and have welcomed our advice and support , responding positively and working with us to keep everyone safe . ''
The Direction came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 9 , and will be in place until Tuesday , December 8 .
It will be reviewed by the council every seven days .
The council has urged the public to avoid a shop , pub or restaurant if you feel uncomfortable .
People can report any breaches relating to businesses to : phcovid19_enquries @ sandwell.gov.uk

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A barbers shop in Rowley Regis has been given a warning after flouting new coronavirus rules.
Staff and customers at 1st Class Turkish Barbers in Long Lane, Blackheath were found not wearing face masks or visors and the mandatory QR code had not been displayed.
Citizen and Consumer Protection officers also found that customer contact details were not being collected.
The business has been given a Direction to impose specific requirements by Sandwell Council after failing to implement adequate control measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19) at its premises.
Sandwell Council has now issued the business with a Direction under special coronavirus legislation – the Health Protection (coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No.3.) Regulations 2020 – also gives powers to restrict access to, or close, individual premises, if there is a serious and imminent threat to public health.
Councillor Maria Crompton, Sandwell Council’s deputy leader, said: "Our Citizen and Consumer Protection Team had visited this particular business on a number of occasions and provided verbal and written advice about the actions the owner, staff and customers should be following.
"It’s simply not acceptable for businesses to ignore the law, which has been put in place to protect staff, customers and the wider community."
She added: "We’ve been working with businesses across Sandwell throughout the pandemic and advised premises on Covid-19 safety measures.
"Our contact with businesses shows that most are implementing Covid-19 guidance to a high standard and have welcomed our advice and support, responding positively and working with us to keep everyone safe."
The Direction came in to force on Friday, October 9, and will be in place until Tuesday, December 8. It will be reviewed by the council every seven days.
The council has urged the public to avoid a shop, pub or restaurant if you feel uncomfortable.
People can report any breaches relating to businesses to: phcovid19_enquries@sandwell.gov.uk


birminghammail--2020-10-14--Aston Villa transfer news live: Buendia linked, Benrahma update and more

Hello and welcome to Wednesday 's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive .
We will be keeping you up @ @ @ @ @ transfer news ahead of the second deadline later this week .
Dean Smith has until @ @ @ @ @ get any deals he wants done with English Football League ( EFL ) clubs .
@ @ @ @ @ Ismaila Sarr of Watford and Josh King at AFC Bournemouth have all been linked with @ @ @ @ @ should Smith feel his side needs a little extra , they could swoop for one @ @ @ @ @ has been developments on two of those players over the last 72 hours though , @ @ @ @ @ their interest in Benrahma and making a separate £13million move for King according to reports @ @ @ @ @ done so some of Villa 's fringe players or young stars could secure a move @ @ @ @ @ regular game-time .
You can keep up to date with all the latest on the @ @ @ @

Hello and welcome to Monday's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive.
We will be keeping you up to date with the latest Villa news and gossip after a fourth win of the season.
A stoppage-time strike from Ross Barkley gave Dean Smith's men a valuable 1-0 win over Midland rivals Leicester City as they maintained their winning start to the season.
There will be plenty of reaction to that game and news ahead of the next Premier League encounter with Leeds United on Friday night.
After the summer transfer window, It's also all eyes on the January window, now, which is only two and a half months away!
Join our team throughout the day to keep up to date with all the latest eaction and gossip on the blog below.


birminghammail--2020-10-14--CCTV appeal after thieves swipe Playstation 4, cash and trainers in raid on flat

Thieves escaped with a games console , cash and trainers when they raided a Sutton Coldfield flat .
The burglary , at an address on Boldmere Road , happened between 5pm and 9pm on September 18 .
Now police have issued pictures of two men they want to trace in connection with the incident .
CCTV images show the pair , both wearing Adidas tracksuits , caps and trainers .
Both of them are carrying bags and one is wearing a mask .
Cops say a Playstation 4 , cash and trainers were swiped in the burglary and they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward .
A police appeal read : `` Do you recognise either of these two men ?
`` We ’ re investigating a burglary at a flat on Boldmere Road in Sutton Coldfield between 5pm – 9pm on Friday 18 September and want to speak to them both .
`` A Playstation 4 , cash and trainers were stolen .
Enquiries continue and anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight , or call 101 anytime .
`` Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reference 20BE/225824K/20 . ''

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Thieves escaped with a games console, cash and trainers when they raided a Sutton Coldfield flat.
The burglary, at an address on Boldmere Road, happened between 5pm and 9pm on September 18.
Now police have issued pictures of two men they want to trace in connection with the incident.
CCTV images show the pair, both wearing Adidas tracksuits, caps and trainers.
Both of them are carrying bags and one is wearing a mask.
Cops say a Playstation 4, cash and trainers were swiped in the burglary and they are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
A police appeal read: "Do you recognise either of these two men?
"We’re investigating a burglary at a flat on Boldmere Road in Sutton Coldfield between 5pm – 9pm on Friday 18 September and want to speak to them both.
"A Playstation 4, cash and trainers were stolen. Enquiries continue and anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, or call 101 anytime.
"Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111. Please quote crime reference 20BE/225824K/20."


birminghammail--2020-10-14--First picture of drama student who killed granddad after 'chance meeting' in pub

This is the student who brutally killed a Sutton Coldfield granddad after a chance encounter at a Boldmere pub .
Rhys Reynolds was today - October 14 - found guilty of the manslaughter of pensioner Tony McCorry at Birmingham Crown Court .
The jury heard that 20-year-old Reynolds , of Landswood Close , Kingstanding , met Mr McCorry in his local pub in Boldmere on December 10 .
The 72-year-old , a dad-of-two and grandfather-of-eight , had enjoyed a few pints and mislaid his walking stick .
He was unsteady on his feet and accepted Reynolds ' offer to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But less than half an hour later , Mr McCorry lay dying on his bedroom floor with serious injuries to his head , neck and chest .
At the same time , Reynolds - a university student - called a number of friends to ask them to cover for him .
They advised him to call an ambulance but he refused .
It was nearly two hours later , when one friend tracked Reynolds via his Snapchat account to Mr McCorry 's Stonehouse Road home that the alarm was raised .
When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a relative and suggested Mr McCorry had fallen .
Despite the efforts of medics Mr McCorry suffered a heart attack and died .
At court Reynolds ' credibility was brought into question when the prosecuting barrister , Richard Atkins QC , highlighted up to 24 different accounts which the drama student had given of how Mr McCorry came by his injuries .
Initially Reynolds claimed that Mr McCorry had fallen down the stairs and , in an earlier telephone call , Reynolds attempted to convince one of his friends that he was being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ call he said : ‘ Why is he doing this to me ?
’ and ‘ Make him stop.
’ but the evidence demonstrated that Mr McCorry was already incapacitated by this point .
Reynolds later went on to claim that he was attacked by the 72-year-old and had struck Mr McCorry in self-defence .
However , Forensic Pathologist , Dr Biedryzycki informed the court of several sites of injury including multiple fractures to Mr McCorry ’ s larynx with the most likely cause being forceful neck compression .
Ultimately the jury followed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of events and returned a verdict of manslaughter .
Detective Sergeant Rory Juss , from the West Midlands Police 's homicide unit , said : “ Sadly today ’ s verdict will not bring Mr McCorry back .
“ He leaves behind two sons and eight grandchildren who continue to grieve his loss .
I hope today ’ s conviction will help them come to terms with his death.
” Reynolds will be sentenced on 27 November .

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This is the student who brutally killed a Sutton Coldfield granddad after a chance encounter at a Boldmere pub.
Rhys Reynolds was today - October 14 - found guilty of the manslaughter of pensioner Tony McCorry at Birmingham Crown Court.
The jury heard that 20-year-old Reynolds, of Landswood Close, Kingstanding, met Mr McCorry in his local pub in Boldmere on December 10.
The 72-year-old, a dad-of-two and grandfather-of-eight, had enjoyed a few pints and mislaid his walking stick. He was unsteady on his feet and accepted Reynolds' offer to help him home as the pub was closing.
But less than half an hour later, Mr McCorry lay dying on his bedroom floor with serious injuries to his head, neck and chest.
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At the same time, Reynolds - a university student - called a number of friends to ask them to cover for him. They advised him to call an ambulance but he refused.
It was nearly two hours later, when one friend tracked Reynolds via his Snapchat account to Mr McCorry's Stonehouse Road home that the alarm was raised.
When paramedics arrived, Reynolds claimed to be a relative and suggested Mr McCorry had fallen. Despite the efforts of medics Mr McCorry suffered a heart attack and died.
At court Reynolds' credibility was brought into question when the prosecuting barrister, Richard Atkins QC, highlighted up to 24 different accounts which the drama student had given of how Mr McCorry came by his injuries.
Initially Reynolds claimed that Mr McCorry had fallen down the stairs and, in an earlier telephone call, Reynolds attempted to convince one of his friends that he was being held against his will. In the call he said: ‘Why is he doing this to me?’ and ‘Make him stop.’ but the evidence demonstrated that Mr McCorry was already incapacitated by this point.
Reynolds later went on to claim that he was attacked by the 72-year-old and had struck Mr McCorry in self-defence.
(Image: Sutton Coldfield Observer)
However, Forensic Pathologist, Dr Biedryzycki informed the court of several sites of injury including multiple fractures to Mr McCorry’s larynx with the most likely cause being forceful neck compression.
Ultimately the jury followed the evidence, rejecting Reynolds’ version of events and returned a verdict of manslaughter.
Detective Sergeant Rory Juss, from the West Midlands Police's homicide unit, said: “Sadly today’s verdict will not bring Mr McCorry back.
“He leaves behind two sons and eight grandchildren who continue to grieve his loss. I hope today’s conviction will help them come to terms with his death.”
Reynolds will be sentenced on 27 November.