birminghammail--2020-01-19--Love Island new girl Rebecca set to rock the villa as she goes after loved up boys

We 're going into the second week of Love Island and with it a new girl will be entering the villa .
The arrival of Rebecca Gormsley comes days after Eve Gale was dumped from the show after Nas chose to couple up with her twin sister Jess .
The former Miss Newcastle says she 's prepared to go `` as far as I need to go '' in order to get the guy she wants and describes her ideal man as a `` Jack the lad '' .
She said : `` He ’ s got to be the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with , and someone who gets involved with the chat . ''
The 21-year-old part-time model and carer has her eyes set on three lads - Callum , Connagh and Mike - and is set to rock the villa as the girls fight for their men .
It 'll be the second time Leanne and Shaughna have had their men in the sights of other girls , while Connagh was the one doing the stealing on Friday night when he nicked Sophie from Connor Durman .
It was a move that enraged the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` snaking '' him out .
Callum and Shaughna are currently the favourite couple to win the show with Mike and Leanne close behind in second place .
Love Island is on at 9pm on ITV2 each night

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We're going into the second week of Love Island and with it a new girl will be entering the villa.
The arrival of Rebecca Gormsley comes days after Eve Gale was dumped from the show after Nas chose to couple up with her twin sister Jess.
The former Miss Newcastle says she's prepared to go "as far as I need to go" in order to get the guy she wants and describes her ideal man as a "Jack the lad".
She said: "He’s got to be the centre of attention easy to get along with, and someone who gets involved with the chat."
(Image: ITV)
The 21-year-old part-time model and carer has her eyes set on three lads - Callum, Connagh and Mike - and is set to rock the villa as the girls fight for their men.
It'll be the second time Leanne and Shaughna have had their men in the sights of other girls, while Connagh was the one doing the stealing on Friday night when he nicked Sophie from Connor Durman.
It was a move that enraged the coffee bean salesman who accused Connagh of "snaking" him out.
Callum and Shaughna are currently the favourite couple to win the show with Mike and Leanne close behind in second place.
Love Island is on at 9pm on ITV2 each night


birminghammail--2020-01-19--Aston Villa identify new striker transfer target - reports

Aston Villa are keen on Amiens striker Serhou Guirassy , according to reports .
Guirassy has scored four goals and provided one assist for the Ligue 1 side this season after arriving from Bundesliga club FC Koln for £5m last summer .
But Amiens are thought to be willing to sell the 23-year-old for the right price in January or the summer transfer window .
The Daily Mail reports they have asked agent Mark McKay to sound out potential interest from England and Villa ’ s response has been positive .
Dean Smith is desperate to recruit attacking players having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the last three games .
Wesley Moraes won ’ t play again this season due to ligament damage , Keinan Davis is yet to recover from his hamstring injury and Jonathan Kodjia was missing through illness before he sealed a move Qatari club Al Gharafa on Sunday .
Leicester City are also said to be monitoring Guirassy , who is under contract at Amiens until 2022 .
The Foxes , however , do n't have a pressing need to sign a new striker with Jamie Vardy having hit 17 goals so far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goals in just ten appearances .
Villa are close to completing a deal for Mbwana Samatta from Belgian champions Genk .

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Aston Villa are keen on Amiens striker Serhou Guirassy, according to reports.
Guirassy has scored four goals and provided one assist for the Ligue 1 side this season after arriving from Bundesliga club FC Koln for £5m last summer.
But Amiens are thought to be willing to sell the 23-year-old for the right price in January or the summer transfer window.
The Daily Mail reports they have asked agent Mark McKay to sound out potential interest from England and Villa’s response has been positive.
Dean Smith is desperate to recruit attacking players having been unable to field a recognised forward in the last three games.
Wesley Moraes won’t play again this season due to ligament damage, Keinan Davis is yet to recover from his hamstring injury and Jonathan Kodjia was missing through illness before he sealed a move Qatari club Al Gharafa on Sunday.
Leicester City are also said to be monitoring Guirassy, who is under contract at Amiens until 2022.
The Foxes, however, don't have a pressing need to sign a new striker with Jamie Vardy having hit 17 goals so far this term and Kelechi Iheanacho bagging six goals in just ten appearances.
Villa are close to completing a deal for Mbwana Samatta from Belgian champions Genk.


birminghammail--2020-01-19--‘In trouble’ - Chairman claims club are owed money from Aston Villa transfer

Aston Villa are closing in on the signing of Mbwana Samatta from Belgian champions Genk .
Samatta ’ s arrival will provide a much-needed boost to Dean Smith , who has been unable to field a recognised striker in the last three matches .
Smith confirmed a deal is close when he spoke to the media following the 1-1 draw against Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday .
`` We 're getting very close , ” he said .
“ The paperwork 's just getting ticked off with Samatta and , if we get that done , we 'll be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ player and , on top of that , he 's a good character as well . ''
Samatta turned professional with Tanzanian side Simba Sports Club in 2010 but spent only half a season there before signing for TP Mazembe in DR Congo .
Nevertheless Simba ’ s former chairman , Ismail Aden Rage , has revealed the club will be owed money when Samatta completes his £8.5m move to Villa .
Rage claims Simba are guaranteed a share of the proceeds Mazembe will bank as part of their own sell-on clause included @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Genk in 2016 .
“ I was personally in charge of Samatta ’ s transfer deal to TP Mazembe and I know every bit of the details contained in the contract , ” Rage told Daily News ( via Goal ) .
Mazembe were paid £800,000 by Genk and Rage insisted Simba were owed 20 percent of that amount but could not confirm whether the money was ever received .
“ If anything has been altered in the contract , then any individual who did that will be in trouble , '' he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 28 appearances for Genk this season having played an instrumental role in their success last term with 32 goals .

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Aston Villa are closing in on the signing of Mbwana Samatta from Belgian champions Genk.
Samatta’s arrival will provide a much-needed boost to Dean Smith, who has been unable to field a recognised striker in the last three matches.
Smith confirmed a deal is close when he spoke to the media following the 1-1 draw against Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday.
"We're getting very close,” he said. “The paperwork's just getting ticked off with Samatta and, if we get that done, we'll be really pleased. He's a good player and, on top of that, he's a good character as well."
Samatta turned professional with Tanzanian side Simba Sports Club in 2010 but spent only half a season there before signing for TP Mazembe in DR Congo.
Nevertheless Simba’s former chairman, Ismail Aden Rage, has revealed the club will be owed money when Samatta completes his £8.5m move to Villa.
Rage claims Simba are guaranteed a share of the proceeds Mazembe will bank as part of their own sell-on clause included in the striker’s switch to Genk in 2016.
“I was personally in charge of Samatta’s transfer deal to TP Mazembe and I know every bit of the details contained in the contract,” Rage told Daily News (via Goal).
Mazembe were paid £800,000 by Genk and Rage insisted Simba were owed 20 percent of that amount but could not confirm whether the money was ever received.
“If anything has been altered in the contract, then any individual who did that will be in trouble," he added.
Samatta has bagged 10 goals in 28 appearances for Genk this season having played an instrumental role in their success last term with 32 goals.


birminghammail--2020-01-19--‘Made my season’ - Liverpool fans are going nuts over Aston Villa player after Man Utd moment

Pepe Reina made his first appearance in the Premier League for nearly seven years as Aston Villa drew 1-1 against Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday .
The 37-year-old ’ s most recent match in the top-flight in England before that was back in May 2013 , his 396th and final outing for Liverpool in a 1-0 win over QPR .
Reina has been away from Anfield for a long time now but he ’ s still a firm favourite with Liverpool fans – who have been plastering his name all over social media .
That ’ s because his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goal when Liverpool beat Manchester United in 2009 was recreated over a decade later .
Reina infamously sprinted the length of the pitch to become the first player to celebrate with Ngog after the striker ’ s goal to secure a 2-0 win .
It was a reaction that ’ s gone down in Kop folklore and the Reds ’ current goalkeeper , Alisson Becker , did his best impression of it on Sunday .
After Mo Salah slid home a neat finish to put Liverpool 2-0 up against United , the Brazilian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with his team-mate .
Fans noticed the similarity immediately and spoke of their joy on Twitter .

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Pepe Reina made his first appearance in the Premier League for nearly seven years as Aston Villa drew 1-1 against Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday.
The 37-year-old’s most recent match in the top-flight in England before that was back in May 2013, his 396th and final outing for Liverpool in a 1-0 win over QPR.
Reina has been away from Anfield for a long time now but he’s still a firm favourite with Liverpool fans – who have been plastering his name all over social media.
That’s because his iconic celebration for David N'Gog’s goal when Liverpool beat Manchester United in 2009 was recreated over a decade later.
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Reina infamously sprinted the length of the pitch to become the first player to celebrate with Ngog after the striker’s goal to secure a 2-0 win.
It was a reaction that’s gone down in Kop folklore and the Reds’ current goalkeeper, Alisson Becker, did his best impression of it on Sunday.
After Mo Salah slid home a neat finish to put Liverpool 2-0 up against United, the Brazilian stopper ran down the pitch to celebrate with his team-mate.
Fans noticed the similarity immediately and spoke of their joy on Twitter.


birminghammail--2020-01-19--What Birmingham City have told Manchester United about Jude Bellingham transfer - reports

Birmingham City have told Manchester United they want to keep Jude Bellingham on loan as part of any deal for the midfielder , according to reports .
Bellingham broke into the first-team in August , becoming the youngest ever player to pull on a Blues shirt when he made his debut against Portsmouth in the Carabao Cup .
The 16-year-old has become a key player in Pep Clotet ’ s side and earned plenty of admirers , with United among them .
This week , the Premier League giants have been linked with a £25m bid for the teen talent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the season in the 1-1 draw against Cardiff City on Saturday .
According to The Times , Blues will insist on keeping Bellingham on loan for the next 18 months as part of a potential January move .
The report adds that the club could be ‘ open ’ to selling the England youth international this month , but only if he continues his development at St Andrew ’ s for a guaranteed period .
Several clubs across Europe as well as United and Arsenal and tracking Bellingham closely as he continues to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Clotet was asked about the interest in him after the draw with Cardiff and the head coach said : “ Jude is focused on that and he is performing on a good level .
“ I think he is happy in this club and is helping us to build something and is helping us to build a dream to improve our football style as we saw in the first half .
“ We are doing it with youth , giving them that opportunity .
Jude is helping us on this .
Jude @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have never seen him distracted .
“ We are aware he is being watched .
From the beginning he has been watched since he was 13 or 14 .
“ For the Middlesbrough game half of Europe was here .
He is used to it and I am used to it .
I have always said it is very good that clubs show interest in our players because this means that we have good players .
“ I think Jude is very happy with what he ’ s doing , we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s growing and I see him very focused on us .

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Birmingham City have told Manchester United they want to keep Jude Bellingham on loan as part of any deal for the midfielder, according to reports.
Bellingham broke into the first-team in August, becoming the youngest ever player to pull on a Blues shirt when he made his debut against Portsmouth in the Carabao Cup.
The 16-year-old has become a key player in Pep Clotet’s side and earned plenty of admirers, with United among them.
This week, the Premier League giants have been linked with a £25m bid for the teen talent, who scored his fourth goal of the season in the 1-1 draw against Cardiff City on Saturday.
According to The Times, Blues will insist on keeping Bellingham on loan for the next 18 months as part of a potential January move.
The report adds that the club could be ‘open’ to selling the England youth international this month, but only if he continues his development at St Andrew’s for a guaranteed period.
Several clubs across Europe as well as United and Arsenal and tracking Bellingham closely as he continues to make waves for Blues in the Championship.
Clotet was asked about the interest in him after the draw with Cardiff and the head coach said: “Jude is focused on that and he is performing on a good level.
“I think he is happy in this club and is helping us to build something and is helping us to build a dream to improve our football style as we saw in the first half.
“We are doing it with youth, giving them that opportunity. Jude is helping us on this. Jude is very focused on his job and I have never seen him distracted.
“We are aware he is being watched. From the beginning he has been watched since he was 13 or 14.
“For the Middlesbrough game half of Europe was here. He is used to it and I am used to it. I have always said it is very good that clubs show interest in our players because this means that we have good players.
“I think Jude is very happy with what he’s doing, we are very happy with him, he’s growing and I see him very focused on us.


birminghammail--2020-01-19--Manchester United learn true extent of Marcus Rashford injury after Wolves clash

Marcus Rashford is facing months , rather than weeks , on the sidelines after the extent of the injury he suffered against Wolverhampton Wanderers was revealed .
The Manchester United forward picked up a knock in the FA Cup third round replay at Old Trafford earlier this week .
He went off just 15 minutes after coming on a substitute and missed Sunday ’ s Premier League clash against Liverpool .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said ahead of the game at Anfield that Rashford is expected to be out for a ‘ few weeks ’ with a back injury .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his back , ” said the United boss .
“ We will give him time before we put him back on the pitch .
I would n't expect to be having him in the next few weeks.
” But further details of the injury have now emerged and Rashford is facing a significantly longer spell out of action .
The Times ’ chief football writer Henry Winter shared an update on Twitter , saying : “ Rashford was carrying a single stress fracture in his back , now has a double stress fracture @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be out for 2-3 months .
Also has piece of floating bone in his ankle requiring non-intrusive surgery to remove .
Been playing through immense pain to help Man United.
” The extent of Rashford ’ s problem is far worse than first feared for United , who have a crucial run of fixtures coming up as they strive to keep pace with the top four including the visit of Wolves on February 1 .
They also face rivals Manchester City in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final and take on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Europa League .
The England international has started every top-flight match for United this season and has 19 goals and five assists to his name in all competitions .
said the United boss .

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Marcus Rashford is facing months, rather than weeks, on the sidelines after the extent of the injury he suffered against Wolverhampton Wanderers was revealed.
The Manchester United forward picked up a knock in the FA Cup third round replay at Old Trafford earlier this week.
He went off just 15 minutes after coming on a substitute and missed Sunday’s Premier League clash against Liverpool.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said ahead of the game at Anfield that Rashford is expected to be out for a ‘few weeks’ with a back injury.
“He got knocks against Wolves and aggravated his back,” said the United boss. “We will give him time before we put him back on the pitch. I wouldn't expect to be having him in the next few weeks.”
But further details of the injury have now emerged and Rashford is facing a significantly longer spell out of action.
The Times’ chief football writer Henry Winter shared an update on Twitter, saying: “Rashford was carrying a single stress fracture in his back, now has a double stress fracture after Wolves game.
“Expected to be out for 2-3 months. Also has piece of floating bone in his ankle requiring non-intrusive surgery to remove. Been playing through immense pain to help Man United.”
The extent of Rashford’s problem is far worse than first feared for United, who have a crucial run of fixtures coming up as they strive to keep pace with the top four including the visit of Wolves on February 1.
They also face rivals Manchester City in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final and take on Club Brugge in the last 32 of the Europa League.
The England international has started every top-flight match for United this season and has 19 goals and five assists to his name in all competitions. said the United boss.


birminghammail--2020-01-19--Woman crashes into a tree trying to evade cops in Coseley

A car smashed into a tree as the driver tried to get away from police .
In the early hours of Saturday morning ( January 18 ) a woman crashed her car in Rainbow Street , Coseley .
It is believed that she was attempting to evade officers - at around 3am .
Firefighters and ambulance staff were also called to the scene .
Officers believe the driver - who was taken to hospital - was under the influence of drink or drugs .
Video footage of the crash was released by police ( see above ) .
On the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team tweeted : `` A Unit Wolverhampton are with WMAS and WMFS at the scene of a collision near Bilston .
`` A female is in custody suspected of driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs .
She was taken to hospital following the crash .
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said : `` A car hit a tree in Rainbow Street , Coseley , after a woman made off from officers around 3am on Saturday ( January 18 ) .
`` A woman was taken to hospital with injuries which are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ To keep up-to-date with crime in your community , join the Black Country Crime Watch Facebook group where you will be alerted to any suspicious or criminal behaviour happening in your area .

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A car smashed into a tree as the driver tried to get away from police.
In the early hours of Saturday morning (January 18) a woman crashed her car in Rainbow Street, Coseley .
It is believed that she was attempting to evade officers - at around 3am.
Firefighters and ambulance staff were also called to the scene.
(Image: Force Response)
Officers believe the driver - who was taken to hospital - was under the influence of drink or drugs.
Video footage of the crash was released by police (see above) .
On the night of the crash the Force Response team tweeted: "A Unit Wolverhampton are with WMAS and WMFS at the scene of a collision near Bilston .
"A female is in custody suspected of driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs.
She was taken to hospital following the crash.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "A car hit a tree in Rainbow Street, Coseley, after a woman made off from officers around 3am on Saturday (January 18).
"A woman was taken to hospital with injuries which are not believed to be serious."
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birminghammail--2020-01-19--Ground breaking Brummie TV and film producer Tony Garnett who worked on Kes and Cathy Come Home has

Ground breaking Brummie TV and film producer Tony Garnett who worked on Kes and Cathy Come Home has died

Birmingham born film and television producer Tony Garnett has died following a short illness at the age of 83 .
The renowned producer , who was born in Erdington and was a life long Aston Villa supporter , had a successful 13-year collaboration with director Ken Loach - and worked on TV classic Kes and Cathy Come Home .
He went on to produce popular TV dramas including Ballykissangel , Between The Lines and This Life .
Garnett 's World Productions company said : 'After a short illness , Tony Garnett , the legendary TV & Film Producer and founder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on January 12 . ''
News of his death led to an outpouring of tributes .
Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio wrote on Twitter : “ Tony was instrumental in giving me my break into TV when I was a junior hospital doctor who ’ d never written anything .
They don ’ t make ’ em like him any more.
” Former Line of Duty cast member Daniel Mays , who played Danny in the 2016 series said Garnett was “ the nicest man.
” Mays who stars in blockbuster film @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hear of the passing of the great Tony Garnett , ” he wrote .
“ His legacy and body of work is truly exceptional.
” Long time and friend collaborator Ken Loach said : `` Tony understood the basic conflict at the heart of society , between those with power who exploit and those who are exploited.
” Garnett was born Anthony Lewis in Erdington in 1936 .
When he was five , his mother Ida died of a botched abortion during a night-time bombing raid on Birmingham .
His father , Tom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to selling insurance , committed suicide 19 days later .
Following the death of his parents , Garnett was brought up by his aunt and uncle Emily and Harold Garnett , while his younger brother , Peter , went to other relatives .
The tragedy of his early years greatly influenced the social realism themes of his work , and by his Brummie childhood .
In her review of Garnett 's 2016 memoir The Day The Music Died , writer Maggie Brown said he paid `` homage to ... the great strengths of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ... skilled toolmakers , men who loved the quiet escape of fishing at the weekend , Aston Villa and , by the 1950s , their motor cars.
” As a actor turned writer , Garnett came to the attention of TV executives with his powerful 1966 documentary-style television play Cathy Come Home - highlighting homelessness .
Directed by Ken Roach , the public and political outrage that followed the screening is said to have sped up the formation of housing and homeless charity Shelter .
He also produced and co-wrote the screenplay for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The story centred around a bullied school boy finds his life transforms when he trains a kestrel he finds on a farm .
Writing in The Guardian , Anthony Hayward said ; “ Garnett was one of those who gave Loach an awareness of socialism that would inform all his future work.
” In his later years , Garnett executive produced the hit TV series BallyKissangel , Between The Lines and This Life .
This Life about a group of young lawyers sharing a house in London , became a 90s cult @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Hollywood .
US films on his CV include the 1989 drama Fat Man and Little Boy starring Paul Newman .
He is survived by his partner , Victoria Childs , and his two sons Will and Michael from previous marriages .

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Birmingham born film and television producer Tony Garnett has died following a short illness at the age of 83.
The renowned producer,who was born in Erdington and was a life long Aston Villa supporter, had a successful 13-year collaboration with director Ken Loach - and worked on TV classic Kes and Cathy Come Home.
He went on to produce popular TV dramas including Ballykissangel, Between The Lines and This Life.
Garnett's World Productions company said: 'After a short illness, Tony Garnett, the legendary TV & Film Producer and founder of World Productions, died around midday on January 12."
News of his death led to an outpouring of tributes.
Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio wrote on Twitter: “Tony was instrumental in giving me my break into TV when I was a junior hospital doctor who’d never written anything. They don’t make ’em like him any more.”
Former Line of Duty cast member Daniel Mays, who played Danny in the 2016 series said Garnett was “the nicest man.”
Mays who stars in blockbuster film 1917 tweeted: “Very sad to hear of the passing of the great Tony Garnett,” he wrote. “His legacy and body of work is truly exceptional.”
Long time and friend collaborator Ken Loach said: "Tony understood the basic conflict at the heart of society, between those with power who exploit and those who are exploited.”
Garnett was born Anthony Lewis in Erdington in 1936. When he was five, his mother Ida died of a botched abortion during a night-time bombing raid on Birmingham. His father, Tom Lewis, a garage mechanic who switched to selling insurance, committed suicide 19 days later.
Following the death of his parents, Garnett was brought up by his aunt and uncle Emily and Harold Garnett, while his younger brother, Peter, went to other relatives.
He attended Birmingham Central Grammar School.
The tragedy of his early years greatly influenced the social realism themes of his work, and by his Brummie childhood.
In her review of Garnett's 2016 memoir The Day The Music Died, writer Maggie Brown said he paid " homage to...the great strengths of the matriarchs... Brummie “mechanicals”...skilled toolmakers, men who loved the quiet escape of fishing at the weekend, Aston Villa and, by the 1950s, their motor cars.”
As a actor turned writer, Garnett came to the attention of TV executives with his powerful 1966 documentary-style television play Cathy Come Home - highlighting homelessness.
Directed by Ken Roach, the public and political outrage that followed the screening is said to have sped up the formation of housing and homeless charity Shelter.
He also produced and co-wrote the screenplay for the Ken Loach directed 1969 film Kes.
The story centred around a bullied school boy finds his life transforms when he trains a kestrel he finds on a farm.
Writing in The Guardian, Anthony Hayward said; “Garnett was one of those who gave Loach an awareness of socialism that would inform all his future work.”
In his later years, Garnett executive produced the hit TV series BallyKissangel, Between The Lines and This Life.
This Life about a group of young lawyers sharing a house in London, became a 90s cult classic.
Garnett also spent time working in Hollywood. US films on his CV include the 1989 drama Fat Man and Little Boy starring Paul Newman.
He is survived by his partner, Victoria Childs, and his two sons Will and Michael from previous marriages.


birminghammail--2020-01-19--'Several thousand pounds worth of drugs' seized from car in Smethwick

Four men were arrested after a huge stash of drugs was seized from a car in Smethwick .
Officers conducted a traffic stop on Tollhouse Way at around 9.20pm on Saturday evening ( January 18 ) .
A haul of drugs were found along with a three knives .
Four men - all in their early 20s - were arrested at the scene for drug and weapon offences .
They were all later released from police custody .
Taking to social media , the Central Motorway Policing Group tweeted : `` A great nights work this evening ( January 18 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the West Midlands Police Project Guardian Team with a stop site around Smethwick .
`` From a single traffic stop we got several £ ’ 0000s worth of drugs and three knives off the street , oh and four people in custody . ''
A spokesman for the force said : `` Police stopped a car off Tollhouse Way , Smethwick , at 9.20pm yesterday ( Saturday , January 18 ) .
`` Four men aged between 22 and 25 were arrested on suspicion of drugs offences .
Two of the men , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon .
`` All four men have been released under investigation as enquiries continue . ''
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Four men were arrested after a huge stash of drugs was seized from a car in Smethwick.
Officers conducted a traffic stop on Tollhouse Way at around 9.20pm on Saturday evening (January 18).
A haul of drugs were found along with a three knives.
Four men - all in their early 20s - were arrested at the scene for drug and weapon offences.
They were all later released from police custody.
Taking to social media, the Central Motorway Policing Group tweeted: "A great nights work this evening (January 18).
"First off we assisted the West Midlands Police Project Guardian Team with a stop site around Smethwick .
"From a single traffic stop we got several £’0000s worth of drugs and three knives off the street, oh and four people in custody."
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A spokesman for the force said: "Police stopped a car off Tollhouse Way, Smethwick , at 9.20pm yesterday (Saturday, January 18).
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"Four men aged between 22 and 25 were arrested on suspicion of drugs offences.
Two of the men, aged 22 and 24, were also arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon.
"All four men have been released under investigation as enquiries continue."
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birminghammail--2020-01-19--'Heroin, sex on the stairs, blood and urine in lift and faeces in the corridor' YOUR stories of high

'Heroin, sex on the stairs, blood and urine in lift and faeces in the corridor' YOUR stories of high rise living horror

We had an astonishing reaction to our feature about the sickening reality of life for residents on the Pitmeadow House tower block on the Druids Heath estate .
Dubbed by one resident as the city ’ s worst tower block , many readers commented on our Facebook page , to share their own horror stories of tower block living .
We had spoken to people living in the tower block in our story - and they had complained how families with young children brush shoulders with drug dealers , addicts and thugs who smash the windows just for fun .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ House tenants , about how it was notorious for anti social behavior , Brummies also had their say on what can be done to solve on high rise living hell .
Here is a selection of your comments : 'Most tower blocks are the same - it 's frightening' Amy Jovićič compared Pitmeadow House to looking like `` somewhere in Chernobyl . ''
Many readers believe other tower blocks in the city are similar - if not worse .
Casey Lee said : `` Most tower blocks are the same - I live @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went to walk down the stairs as lift was taking too long , to find a man and lady bonking on the stairs while there was foil from heroin smoking.
`` Lou Lou K Barnes added : `` I live in a Tower block , constantly smells horrid , not fair on the tenants that have live in one . ''
Some readers shared their experience of having to visit people in tower blocks - as part of their jobs .
Michelle Keane said : `` There are plenty the same , not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we go to several , one in particular had human faeces in the corridor and blood in the lift .
Such a shame for the people living in the block , some who have lived there for years who are afraid to leave their flat . ''
Rosemarie Hendricks shared her memories of tower block living as a young mum .
She said : `` It must be so frightening to live there especially if you have children !
I lived in a tower block in Newtown when my son was a baby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the flat there was faeces on the stairs I was horrified didn ’ t know if it was human or a dogs !
A couple of other times I caught horny teenagers getting it on .
The flat downstairs was broken into by youths !
`` Thankfully I had an extra security door to my flat because I was in the penthouse .
That could have caused problems in itself if anyone had got in and I was barricaded in with my baby .
My experience doesn ’ t sound nearly as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was so glad when I got rehoused . ''
Lawretta Henshaw-Ajadi added : `` I 've visited a few patients in this kind of building .
I wonder how the people living in them manage .
The smell is compared to nothing . ''
Lee Bromley said : `` Parker House ain ’ t much better .
I worked in every single block of flats in Birmingham many years ago on the TV aerial systems , and Pitmeadow and Parker House were by far the worst .
I wouldn ’ t house my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all readers had negative stories of high rise living .
Berni M Barton said she lived in a `` vile '' block in Druids Heath in the late nineties but was moved to another - which felt like a palace in comparison .
She said : `` I lived in one block in druids heath and late 90s became vile .
The communal doors were always forced open , glass smashed ?
Urine in the lifts then I moved to another block there and it was like a palace .
No trouble at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I live in the city centre , my block is fine , still people make a bit of noise but its ok '' Rhiannon Dibb said : `` I lived here around 13 years ago and it was the same then . ''
But back when Druids Heath was first built in the sixties - as a purpose built council estate - it was a very different story .
According to Carole Fallows , back then everyone took pride in the upkeep of the estate .
Carole recalled : `` We moved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ built .
Everybody was a council tenant .
Everybody looked after their house and garden .
It was Birmingham 's 'show ' estate and everybody wanted to live there .
`` The answer is not to demolish and rehouse .
Slums and problems like this are created by people and until they get rid of the people who cause the problems these estates will never get any better.
`` Tim Martin said he lived at no5 Pitmeadow house and what he remembered as a child it was a `` nice place '' before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are the council doing about it ?
Brady Lou Kat posted : `` Birmingham City Council are going to do nothing about the problem , they never do .
Flats have cameras in the lifts and the buzzers and if there 's a backdoor should be a camera there as well , so they know whose causing the problems .
`` The words adequately housed are used for residents NOT causing trouble , i was even told by BCC that if I reported issues it was more likely the people causing the issues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ posted : `` Only thing the council will do is paint the outside of the tower block to make it seem as though it has been refurbished meanwhile inside looks and smells like a crack house . ''
Charlotte Simms said she 'd `` rather be homeless than in 1 of them .
They are nasty .
I feel so sorry for people in them . ''
'Tenants are `` feral '' No point in caretakers' Tracey James and Venessa Gregory wanted to see the return of resident tower block caretakers .
Tracey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high rise and when we had our concierge guys we had a great place to live .
As soon as they were made redundant it became a nightmare . ''
But Elsie Collins believes the tenants are the real problem .
Elsie said : `` What caretaker would want to take “ care ” of conditions like that .
These tenants are feral . ''
Andy JF agreed .
He said : `` Theres nothing wrong with tower blocks ... it 's the people that live in them that make it what it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Animals are cleaner and have less bad habits than some of the so called humans living in these places . ''
Diane Allen agreed : `` The people they put in them flats now are terrible .
When they were first built they were all decent people living there .
No place for children now .
`` It 's the duty of the people living there to stop making a mess , '' posted Lawretta Henshaw-Ajadi .
`` It 's their responsibility to keep the place clean and habitable , it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : `` Evict the trouble makers and those who cause the mess .
If they were made to pay for the mess they create to be put right they would soon start playing the game .
`` How many of those creating the mess are on benefits ?
`` Stop the benefits until they get their act together and learn to respect the properties .
`` Demolish and rehouse those causing the problems wont solve anything , they will simply carry on doing what they do in the next property . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ lengthy statement from the council revealed the action being taken against the problems inside Pitmeadow House .
It also added it was aware a group of youths were causing criminal damage to the block and others in the Druids Heath area .
A spokesperson for the council said : `` The Housing Service is working in partnership with West Midland Police to tackle issues in Pitmeadow House .
Local residents have reported issues in regards to Anti-Social Behaviour ( Spitting , Smoking drugs , vandalism , Rubbish left out on landings and stairwells @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is carrying out joint visits with Police in the block on a regular basis following up any complaints we receive .
Our caretaking staff work tirelessly to ensure the residents safety by removing all rubbish throughout on a daily basis , as many times as needed .
`` There is also an out of hours service should the tenants see any emergency cleaning issues .
The local housing team also distributes newsletters if there is a particular problem that residents can assist with .
`` The local caretaking staff are a dedicated team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ foremost in their daily job .
The estate caretaker for Pitmeadow House has also been known when visiting friends to remove rubbish in the block over a weekend .
`` We are at present working with West Midlands Police and the Youth Offending Service with a group of youths in the area that are causing criminal damage to several blocks in Druids Heath .
We have visited parents and several Acceptable Behaviour Contracts have been signed .
`` Birmingham City Council will continue to ensure residents have a safe and clean environment to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with crime in your community , join our dedicated Facebook group here where you will be alerted to any suspicious or criminal behaviour happening in your area

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We had an astonishing reaction to our feature about the sickening reality of life for residents on the Pitmeadow House tower block on the Druids Heath estate.
Dubbed by one resident as the city’s worst tower block, many readers commented on our Facebook page , to share their own horror stories of tower block living.
We had spoken to people living in the tower block in our story - and they had complained how families with young children brush shoulders with drug dealers, addicts and thugs who smash the windows just for fun.
As well as comments from previous Pitmeadow House tenants, about how it was notorious for anti social behavior, Brummies also had their say on what can be done to solve on high rise living hell.
Here is a selection of your comments:
'Most tower blocks are the same - it's frightening'
Amy Jovićič compared Pitmeadow House to looking like "somewhere in Chernobyl."
Many readers believe other tower blocks in the city are similar - if not worse.
Casey Lee said: "Most tower blocks are the same - I live in a tower block and once I went to walk down the stairs as lift was taking too long, to find a man and lady bonking on the stairs while there was foil from heroin smoking. "
Lou Lou K Barnes added: "I live in a Tower block, constantly smells horrid, not fair on the tenants that have live in one."
Some readers shared their experience of having to visit people in tower blocks - as part of their jobs.
Michelle Keane said: "There are plenty the same, not just this one, in my job we go to several, one in particular had human faeces in the corridor and blood in the lift. Such a shame for the people living in the block, some who have lived there for years who are afraid to leave their flat."
Rosemarie Hendricks shared her memories of tower block living as a young mum. She said: "It must be so frightening to live there especially if you have children! I lived in a tower block in Newtown when my son was a baby.
"One time I came out of the flat there was faeces on the stairs I was horrified didn’t know if it was human or a dogs! A couple of other times I caught horny teenagers getting it on. The flat downstairs was broken into by youths!
"Thankfully I had an extra security door to my flat because I was in the penthouse. That could have caused problems in itself if anyone had got in and I was barricaded in with my baby. My experience doesn’t sound nearly as bad as these poor people. I was so glad when I got rehoused."
Lawretta Henshaw-Ajadi added: "I've visited a few patients in this kind of building. I wonder how the people living in them manage. The smell is compared to nothing."
Lee Bromley said: "Parker House ain’t much better. I worked in every single block of flats in Birmingham many years ago on the TV aerial systems, and Pitmeadow and Parker House were by far the worst. I wouldn’t house my dog in there."
However not all readers had negative stories of high rise living.
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Berni M Barton said she lived in a "vile" block in Druids Heath in the late nineties but was moved to another - which felt like a palace in comparison.
She said: "I lived in one block in druids heath and late 90s became vile. The communal doors were always forced open, glass smashed? Urine in the lifts then I moved to another block there and it was like a palace. No trouble at all."
Chrissy Phylis commented: " I live in the city centre, my block is fine, still people make a bit of noise but its ok"
Has tower block living in Druids Heath changed?
Rhiannon Dibb said: "I lived here around 13 years ago and it was the same then."
But back when Druids Heath was first built in the sixties - as a purpose built council estate - it was a very different story.
According to Carole Fallows, back then everyone took pride in the upkeep of the estate.
Carole recalled: "We moved to Druids Heath when it was first built. Everybody was a council tenant. Everybody looked after their house and garden. It was Birmingham's 'show' estate and everybody wanted to live there.
"The answer is not to demolish and rehouse. Slums and problems like this are created by people and until they get rid of the people who cause the problems these estates will never get any better. "
Tim Martin said he lived at no5 Pitmeadow house and what he remembered as a child it was a "nice place" before his family left in 1968.
What are the council doing about it?
Brady Lou Kat posted: "Birmingham City Council are going to do nothing about the problem, they never do. Flats have cameras in the lifts and the buzzers and if there's a backdoor should be a camera there as well, so they know whose causing the problems.
"The words adequately housed are used for residents NOT causing trouble, i was even told by BCC that if I reported issues it was more likely the people causing the issues would be rehoused."
Jamila Bernard posted: "Only thing the council will do is paint the outside of the tower block to make it seem as though it has been refurbished meanwhile inside looks and smells like a crack house."
'Rather be homeless'
Charlotte Simms said she'd "rather be homeless than in 1 of them. They are nasty. I feel so sorry for people in them."
'Tenants are "feral" No point in caretakers'
Tracey James and Venessa Gregory wanted to see the return of resident tower block caretakers.
Tracey said: " We lived in a high rise and when we had our concierge guys we had a great place to live. As soon as they were made redundant it became a nightmare."
But Elsie Collins believes the tenants are the real problem. Elsie said: "What caretaker would want to take “care” of conditions like that . These tenants are feral."
Andy JF agreed. He said: "Theres nothing wrong with tower blocks...it's the people that live in them that make it what it is."
Ellis Meah added: "Animals are cleaner and have less bad habits than some of the so called humans living in these places."
Diane Allen agreed: "The people they put in them flats now are terrible. When they were first built they were all decent people living there. No place for children now.
"It's the duty of the people living there to stop making a mess," posted Lawretta Henshaw-Ajadi. "It's their responsibility to keep the place clean and habitable, it's their immediate environment."
Carole Fallowed added: "Evict the trouble makers and those who cause the mess. If they were made to pay for the mess they create to be put right they would soon start playing the game.
"How many of those creating the mess are on benefits?
"Stop the benefits until they get their act together and learn to respect the properties. "Demolish and rehouse those causing the problems wont solve anything, they will simply carry on doing what they do in the next property."
What did the council say?
A lengthy statement from the council revealed the action being taken against the problems inside Pitmeadow House.
It also added it was aware a group of youths were causing criminal damage to the block and others in the Druids Heath area.
A spokesperson for the council said: "The Housing Service is working in partnership with West Midland Police to tackle issues in Pitmeadow House. Local residents have reported issues in regards to Anti-Social Behaviour (Spitting, Smoking drugs, vandalism, Rubbish left out on landings and stairwells).
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
"The local housing team is carrying out joint visits with Police in the block on a regular basis following up any complaints we receive. Our caretaking staff work tirelessly to ensure the residents safety by removing all rubbish throughout on a daily basis, as many times as needed.
"There is also an out of hours service should the tenants see any emergency cleaning issues. The local housing team also distributes newsletters if there is a particular problem that residents can assist with.
"The local caretaking staff are a dedicated team who have their residents safety and comfort foremost in their daily job. The estate caretaker for Pitmeadow House has also been known when visiting friends to remove rubbish in the block over a weekend.
"We are at present working with West Midlands Police and the Youth Offending Service with a group of youths in the area that are causing criminal damage to several blocks in Druids Heath. We have visited parents and several Acceptable Behaviour Contracts have been signed.
"Birmingham City Council will continue to ensure residents have a safe and clean environment to live in."
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birminghammail--2020-01-19--Aston Villa are ‘trying everything’ to secure Chelsea transfer - reports

Aston Villa are pushing hard in an attempt to snap up Olivier Giroud from Chelsea , according to reports .
The France forward has been on Villa ’ s shortlist this month as the club search for attacking reinforcements to add to Dean Smith ’ s squad .
There was initially speculation about a loan deal , but Danny Drinkwater ’ s arrival until the end of the season means Villa are unable to borrow another player from Chelsea under Premier League rules .
Inter Milan , who are managed by former Stamford Bridge boss Antonio Conte , have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Serie A .
But negotiations are said to have stalled and French outlet Le10Sport reports Villa are providing stuff competition in the race to secure a deal .
The report claims Villa are ‘ trying everything ’ to sign Giroud on a permanent transfer .
Smith was asked about the 33-year-old earlier this month and teased fans by suggesting he could still move to B6 on a full-time basis .
“ I think you still can sign him , but only on a permanent , ” Smith explained .
“ What you can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from another Premier League club .
All our options are open in terms of centre-forwards .
“ I ’ ve not name-checked anyone and I ’ m not going to .
I ’ ve got Suso ( Jesus Garcia Pitarch , Villa ’ s sporting director ) very busy at the moment . ''
Forward Mbwana Ally Samatta is close to joining the club from Genk , with Smith confirming all that needs to happen is for the paperwork to be processed - and the head coach wants another attacker to be recruited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been unable to field a recognised striker in their last three matches with Wesley Moraes and Keinan Davis out injured , while Jonathan Kodjia has been missing through illness .
Kodjia 's move to Al Gharafa has since been confirmed by the Qatari club .

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Aston Villa are pushing hard in an attempt to snap up Olivier Giroud from Chelsea, according to reports.
The France forward has been on Villa’s shortlist this month as the club search for attacking reinforcements to add to Dean Smith’s squad.
There was initially speculation about a loan deal, but Danny Drinkwater’s arrival until the end of the season means Villa are unable to borrow another player from Chelsea under Premier League rules.
Inter Milan, who are managed by former Stamford Bridge boss Antonio Conte, have been in talks to take Giroud to the Serie A.
But negotiations are said to have stalled and French outlet Le10Sport reports Villa are providing stuff competition in the race to secure a deal.
The report claims Villa are ‘trying everything’ to sign Giroud on a permanent transfer.
Smith was asked about the 33-year-old earlier this month and teased fans by suggesting he could still move to B6 on a full-time basis.
“I think you still can sign him, but only on a permanent,” Smith explained. “What you can’t do is get another loan from another Premier League club. All our options are open in terms of centre-forwards.
“I’ve not name-checked anyone and I’m not going to. I’ve got Suso (Jesus Garcia Pitarch, Villa’s sporting director) very busy at the moment."
Forward Mbwana Ally Samatta is close to joining the club from Genk, with Smith confirming all that needs to happen is for the paperwork to be processed - and the head coach wants another attacker to be recruited on top of that deal.
Villa have been unable to field a recognised striker in their last three matches with Wesley Moraes and Keinan Davis out injured, while Jonathan Kodjia has been missing through illness.
Kodjia's move to Al Gharafa has since been confirmed by the Qatari club.


birminghammail--2020-01-19--Van smashes into Kitts Green newsagents in failed ram-raid attempt

Ram-raiders smashed into the front of a newsagents in Kitts Green but failed to gain access and drove off .
@ @ @ @ @ at Lea Village News , Lea Village , at around 5.45am today ( Sunday ) @ @ @ @ @ was at Lea Village News and say a van rammed into the shutters but no-one @ @ @ @ @ and the vehicle left .
Detectives are investigating and will study CCTV footage in a @ @ @ @ @ .
A West Midlands Police spokesman said : `` Police are investigating a suspected robbery @ @ @ @ @ Lea Village , Kitts Green , around 5.45am today ( 19 January ) .
`` @ @ @ @ @ have rammed into the shutters but no-one gained access into the premises and the vehicle @ @ @ @ @ information is asked to contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk , or via 101 @ @ @ @ @ of 19/1/20 . ''
People can also ring Crimestoppers annymously on 0800 555111 .

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Ram-raiders smashed into the front of a newsagents in Kitts Green but failed to gain access and drove off.
The attempted ram-raid took place at Lea Village News, Lea Village, at around 5.45am today (Sunday).
Police confirmed the ram-raid was at Lea Village News and say a van rammed into the shutters but no-one gained access into the premises and the vehicle left.
Detectives are investigating and will study CCTV footage in a bid to identify the offenders.
A West Midlands Police spokesman said: "Police are investigating a suspected robbery attempt at a shop in Lea Village, Kitts Green, around 5.45am today (19 January).
"A van is understood to have rammed into the shutters but no-one gained access into the premises and the vehicle left.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk , or via 101. Quote log number 549 of 19/1/20."
People can also ring Crimestoppers annymously on 0800 555111.


birminghammail--2020-01-19--Jewellery stolen in family home raid

Jewellery stolen in family home raid

Police have launched an appeal after a home was raided in Oldbury .
A house in Chestnut Road was targeted by callous burglars who made off with an expensive stash of jewellery .
It is believed the family home was targeted in the evening on either December 7 or December 8 .
Officers have released a picture of the haul and asked for anyone with information to come forward .
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said : `` We want to trace jewellery and watches stolen in a burglary at a home in Chestnut Road , Oldbury sometime between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6pm on Sunday , December 8 . ''
If you have any information contact police , quoting crime number 20SW/293357D/19 via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight , call 101 anytime or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
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Police have launched an appeal after a home was raided in Oldbury.
A house in Chestnut Road was targeted by callous burglars who made off with an expensive stash of jewellery.
It is believed the family home was targeted in the evening on either December 7 or December 8.
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Officers have released a picture of the haul and asked for anyone with information to come forward.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We want to trace jewellery and watches stolen in a burglary at a home in Chestnut Road, Oldbury sometime between 5pm on Saturday, December 7 and 6pm on Sunday, December 8."
If you have any information contact police, quoting crime number 20SW/293357D/19 via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, call 101 anytime or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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birminghammail--2020-01-19--Morrisons slashes prices on nappies, toys and accessories in huge baby and toddler sale

January sale season is in full swing and Morrisons has thrown its hat into the ring with the launch of its baby and toddler sale .
The UK supermarket has slashed prices on its baby and toddler products online and in-store in the discount event , with items such as nappies , toys and accessories seeing significant reductions .
There are plenty of items in the event that are half price including nappies and Aveeno Baby .
The Baby and Toddler Event starts online and in-store on Monday January 20 and is on until February 9 .
You can even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Baby & More Club before February 9 , to receive Triple More Points on baby & toddler relevant products on your next shop .
As a Baby & More Club member you 'll receive discounts , offers and tips in the monthly newsletter .
We 've had a sneak peak of what offers will be available : Meanwhile , Morrisons has been voted third cheapest supermarket in the UK by Which ?
research .
The consumer group tracked thousands of branded grocery prices across six major supermarkets throughout 2019 to find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Which ?
experts compiled a list of 53 common grocery items , from Andrex toilet tissue to Weetabix breakfast cereal .
It found that the goods cost £109.13 a month on average over the year .

January sale season is in full swing and Morrisons has thrown its hat into the ring with the launch of its baby and toddler sale.
The UK supermarket has slashed prices on its baby and toddler products online and in-store in the discount event, with items such as nappies, toys and accessories seeing significant reductions.
There are plenty of items in the event that are half price including nappies and Aveeno Baby.
The Baby and Toddler Event starts online and in-store on Monday January 20 and is on until February 9.
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You can even enjoy more benefits when you sign up to the Baby&More Club before February 9, to receive Triple More Points on baby & toddler relevant products on your next shop.
As a Baby&More Club member you'll receive discounts, offers and tips in the monthly newsletter.
Best deals
We've had a sneak peak of what offers will be available:
Pampers Baby Dry-Nappy Pants - £4 instead of £9
Johnson's Extra Sensitive Wipes - £6 instead of £10
Aveeno Baby - £3
Kiddylicious straws - £2 instead of £2.30
Embrace Baby Carrier - £20
Plush Soft Toys - £5
Meanwhile, Morrisons has been voted third cheapest supermarket in the UK by Which? research.
The consumer group tracked thousands of branded grocery prices across six major supermarkets throughout 2019 to find out how much each shop was charging.
Which? experts compiled a list of 53 common grocery items, from Andrex toilet tissue to Weetabix breakfast cereal.
It found that the goods cost £109.13 a month on average over the year.


birminghammail--2020-01-19--Car spins out of control and smashes into BMW dealership

A driver lost control of their car and crashed into a BMW dealership in Oldbury .
The dark-coloured BMW 3-Series left the road and spun across the pavement on the Wolverhampton Road .
Following the collision today ( January 19 ) , the rear end was left suspended in the air after crashing into the barriers .
Officers have said a stash of cannabis was found in the driver 's possession .
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said : `` Today ( January 19 ) we attended the BMW Sytner garage Oldbury , after a driver lost control due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vehicle was not insured and the driver was found to be in possession of cannabis .
`` Driver being reported for traffic offences and dealt with for cannabis . ''
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A driver lost control of their car and crashed into a BMW dealership in Oldbury.
The dark-coloured BMW 3-Series left the road and spun across the pavement on the Wolverhampton Road .
Following the collision today (January 19), the rear end was left suspended in the air after crashing into the barriers.
Officers have said a stash of cannabis was found in the driver's possession.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "Today (January 19) we attended the BMW Sytner garage Oldbury , after a driver lost control due to their manner of driving.
"Vehicle was not insured and the driver was found to be in possession of cannabis.
"Driver being reported for traffic offences and dealt with for cannabis."
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birminghammail--2020-01-19--Confirmed: Aston Villa striker transfer has been completed

Jonathan Kodjia ’ s move from Aston Villa to Al Gharafa has been confirmed by the Qatari club .
Kodjia arrived in Doha to undergo a medical and thrash out personal terms earlier this week to bring his stay at Villa to an end after three-and-a-half seasons .
The 30-year-old has failed to convince Dean Smith and with the striker ’ s contract being up at the end of the campaign , this window presented Villa with their final chance to secure a fee for him .
They are believed to have received around £2.5m for Kodjia who has scored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Al Gharafa confirmed the deal on Twitter , writing : “ Club photos ... officially presents Jonathan Kodjia to the masses and the media.
” Despite the injuries to Wesley Moraes and Keinan Davis , Kodjia didn ’ t play any part in Villa ’ s last three matches , against Leicester City , Manchester City and Brighton .
Moraes is out for the rest of the season and Davis is yet to recover from a hamstring injury sustained in October , but Kodjia wasn ’ t involved with Smith putting his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coach confirmed in his press conference ahead of the draw at Brighton that Kodjia was likely to be on his way out of Villa Park .
`` Everyone knows Jonathan 's out of contract at the end of the season , ” he said .
“ As is his age , he 's allowed to talk to clubs at the moment .
He has n't trained with us this week and wo n't be involved on Saturday . ''
Kodjia scored 31 goals in 98 appearances after joining from Bristol City in 2016 @

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Jonathan Kodjia’s move from Aston Villa to Al Gharafa has been confirmed by the Qatari club.
Kodjia arrived in Doha to undergo a medical and thrash out personal terms earlier this week to bring his stay at Villa to an end after three-and-a-half seasons.
The 30-year-old has failed to convince Dean Smith and with the striker’s contract being up at the end of the campaign, this window presented Villa with their final chance to secure a fee for him.
They are believed to have received around £2.5m for Kodjia who has scored two goals in nine appearances this season.
Al Gharafa confirmed the deal on Twitter, writing: “Club photos...officially presents Jonathan Kodjia to the masses and the media.”
Despite the injuries to Wesley Moraes and Keinan Davis, Kodjia didn’t play any part in Villa’s last three matches, against Leicester City, Manchester City and Brighton.
Moraes is out for the rest of the season and Davis is yet to recover from a hamstring injury sustained in October, but Kodjia wasn’t involved with Smith putting his absence down to illness.
The head coach confirmed in his press conference ahead of the draw at Brighton that Kodjia was likely to be on his way out of Villa Park.
"Everyone knows Jonathan's out of contract at the end of the season,” he said. “As is his age, he's allowed to talk to clubs at the moment. He hasn't trained with us this week and won't be involved on Saturday."
Kodjia scored 31 goals in 98 appearances after joining from Bristol City in 2016.


birminghammail--2020-01-19--Masked robbers threaten 13-year-old boy and steal mobile phone as he was walking by Northfield grave

Masked robbers threaten 13-year-old boy and steal mobile phone as he was walking by Northfield graveyard

Two masked teenage robbers threatened a 13-year-old boy and then stole his mobile phone while he was walking in Northfield @ @ @ @ @ by the two men on the pathway behind the graveyard at St Laurence Church , @ @ @ @ @ Hill , on Thursday afternoon , at around 3.20pm .
They threatened him before taking @ @ @ @ @ .
The boy was left shaken by the incident but fortunately he was n't hurt @ @ @ @ @ witnesses or people with information to get in touch .
West Midlands Police issued a @ @ @ @ @ Police are investigating after a 13-year-old boy was robbed by two men in an alleyway @ @ @ @ @ Hill , Northfield , around 3.20pm on Thursday ( 16 January ) .
`` They @ @ @ @ @ the teenager was not injured .
Anyone with information is asked to contact us via @ @ @ @ @ or via 101 .
Quote crime reference number 20BW/13999Z/20 .
Alternatively people with information can @ @ @ @ @ .

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Two masked teenage robbers threatened a 13-year-old boy and then stole his mobile phone while he was walking in Northfield.
The boy was approached by the two men on the pathway behind the graveyard at St Laurence Church, between Woodland Road and Church Hill, on Thursday afternoon, at around 3.20pm.
They threatened him before taking his silver iPhone 6 phone. The boy was left shaken by the incident but fortunately he wasn't hurt.
Police are appealing for witnesses or people with information to get in touch.
West Midlands Police issued a statement which said: "Police are investigating after a 13-year-old boy was robbed by two men in an alleyway between Woodland Road and Church Hill, Northfield, around 3.20pm on Thursday (16 January).
"They took his mobile phone but the teenager was not injured. Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk, or via 101. Quote crime reference number 20BW/13999Z/20.
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birminghammail--2020-01-19--‘You’re finished’ - Aston Villa receive Christian Benteke transfer warning

Aston Villa bringing Christian Benteke back to the club would be a ‘ big gamble ’ according to Paul Merson .
Benteke has been heavily linked with a move back to Villa from Crystal Palace during the January transfer window .
He scored 49 goals in a brilliant three-season spell at B6 before leaving to join Liverpool for £32.5m in 2015 .
But that kind of form has since deserted Benteke , with the Belgian forward having scored just four times in the Premier League in the last two years .
“ It 's a big gamble , ” former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ You are naming these players and they are going to be on a bit of money .
You have to pay for them and if you do get relegated then you 're finished .
“ It can be [ the difference between keeping them up ] but it 's a big gamble .
I know [ they have spent a lot of money ] and then you have to bring someone in , give them £60-70k-a-week and you get relegated and it 's a hard one .
“ It 's hard enough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team in the Premier League .
To score goals , no disrespect to a bottom half team , it 's going to be even harder.
” Villa , who drew 1-1 at Brighton on Saturday , have been scouring the market for attacking reinforcements this month to boost their fight against relegation .
They are close to signing Mbwana Ally Samatta from Genk , with Dean Smith confirming all that needs to happen is for the paperwork to be processed .
Villa then want another attacking player before the month is out .

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Aston Villa bringing Christian Benteke back to the club would be a ‘big gamble’ according to Paul Merson.
Benteke has been heavily linked with a move back to Villa from Crystal Palace during the January transfer window.
He scored 49 goals in a brilliant three-season spell at B6 before leaving to join Liverpool for £32.5m in 2015.
But that kind of form has since deserted Benteke, with the Belgian forward having scored just four times in the Premier League in the last two years.
“It's a big gamble,” former Villa player Merson told Sky Sports. “You are naming these players and they are going to be on a bit of money. You have to pay for them and if you do get relegated then you're finished.
“It can be [the difference between keeping them up] but it's a big gamble. I know [they have spent a lot of money] and then you have to bring someone in, give them £60-70k-a-week and you get relegated and it's a hard one.
“It's hard enough to score goals in a very good team in the Premier League. To score goals, no disrespect to a bottom half team, it's going to be even harder.”
Villa, who drew 1-1 at Brighton on Saturday, have been scouring the market for attacking reinforcements this month to boost their fight against relegation.
They are close to signing Mbwana Ally Samatta from Genk, with Dean Smith confirming all that needs to happen is for the paperwork to be processed.
Villa then want another attacking player before the month is out.


birminghammail--2020-01-19--Police appeal to establish identity of dead man who was wearing distinctive technicolour hoodie when

Police appeal to establish identity of dead man who was wearing distinctive technicolour hoodie when pulled from river in Stechford

Police are trying to identify a man who was wearing distinctive technicolour clothing when his body was pulled out of a river in Stechford .
The man 's body was found in a river near Wyndhurst Road in last December last year .
He was wearing a distinctive technicolour hoodie and bottoms and police are hoping the unusual design will help to identify him .
West Midlands Police say that despite a post-mortem and thorough investigation by both the force and coroner , the man 's identity is still a mystery .
Police say his death is not being treated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to identify him and to try and find out how he came to be in the water .
West Midlands Police issued a statement which said : `` We ’ re working with Birmingham and Solihull Coroner ’ s Office to try and identify a man whose body was found in Stechford in December last year .
`` The man was found in the river near Wyndhurst Road in Birmingham at around 2.20pm on Tuesday 17 December .
`` Sadly , despite a post-mortem examination and thorough investigations by both the police and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man ’ s identity is still not known .
`` An image of the clothing the man was wearing at the time has now been released in the hope it brings new information .
`` Although his death is not being treated as suspicious , anyone with information on how the man came to be found in the water or who he is should call us so the man ’ s family can be informed of his tragic death .
`` Anyone with information is asked to contact police via Live Chat at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 101 anytime , quoting log 1245 of 16 December 2019 . ''

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Police are trying to identify a man who was wearing distinctive technicolour clothing when his body was pulled out of a river in Stechford.
The man's body was found in a river near Wyndhurst Road in last December last year.
He was wearing a distinctive technicolour hoodie and bottoms and police are hoping the unusual design will help to identify him.
West Midlands Police say that despite a post-mortem and thorough investigation by both the force and coroner, the man's identity is still a mystery.
(Image: WMP)
Police say his death is not being treated as suspicious but the force wants information to identify him and to try and find out how he came to be in the water.
West Midlands Police issued a statement which said: "We’re working with Birmingham and Solihull Coroner’s Office to try and identify a man whose body was found in Stechford in December last year.
"The man was found in the river near Wyndhurst Road in Birmingham at around 2.20pm on Tuesday 17 December.
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"Sadly, despite a post-mortem examination and thorough investigations by both the police and the Coroner’s office, the man’s identity is still not known.
"An image of the clothing the man was wearing at the time has now been released in the hope it brings new information.
"Although his death is not being treated as suspicious, anyone with information on how the man came to be found in the water or who he is should call us so the man’s family can be informed of his tragic death.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact police via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or call 101 anytime, quoting log 1245 of 16 December 2019."


birminghammail--2020-01-19--Sharon Osbourne slams Prince Harry and Meghan in scathing rant

Everyone has an opinion about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'quitting ' the Royal Family and the latest to have their say is Sharon Osbourne .
The Duke and Duchess confirmed they will stop carrying out royal duties from the spring , will stop using HRH and will repay the taxpayers ' millions spent on their home .
And the wife of Birmingham rock legend Ozzy - famous for his role as Black Sabbath 's leader - slammed their decision and argued they should have waited for the Queen to retire .
Appearing on The Talk on Thursday , she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do what they want .
It ’ s 2020 .
However , his family are royal , for thousands of years .
`` And to respect that family , you go to your family ; you tell them how you feel ; you say , let ’ s sort this out .
`` The Queen has said that within the next 18 months she ’ s going to retire , which means that Harry ‘ s dad , Prince Charles will be King .
`` So , you know what , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
The Queen said in a statement over the weekend : `` Following many months of conversations and more recent discussions , I am pleased that together we have found a constructive and supportive way forward for my grandson and his family .
`` Harry , Meghan and Archie will always be much loved members of my family . ''
Meghan had previously said in an ITV documentary that she was naive about about the royal lifestyle when she met Harry during but Mrs O is having none of it .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were doing , you got what you wanted , and now you do n't like it .
`` But it is a new generation .
It 's 2020 so things change . ''
The Duchess of Sussex and eight-month-old son Archie were in Canada when the Queen laid out the family 's future as 'ordinary ' royals , and Harry is expected to join them this week .
But Sharon does n't think they 'll stay in Canada for long : `` I bet you they end up in LA in no time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Look at the people that were at her wedding .
She wants it all .
`` They will make a fortune .
They have already . ''
Netflix has already confirmed it 's interested in working with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle if the opportunity came along .
The streaming giant has already agreed a production deal with former US President and first lady Barack and Michelle Obama and said it would be up for teaming up with the Duke and Duchess in the future .
Speaking at an event in Los @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chief content officer said : `` Who would n't be interested ?
Yes , sure . ''
Following the Sussexes ' bombshell announcement that they would be standing back from royal duties , it was reported Meghan had already signed a voiceover deal with Disney in return for a donation to an elephant charity .

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Everyone has an opinion about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'quitting' the Royal Family and the latest to have their say is Sharon Osbourne.
The Duke and Duchess confirmed they will stop carrying out royal duties from the spring, will stop using HRH and will repay the taxpayers' millions spent on their home.
And the wife of Birmingham rock legend Ozzy - famous for his role as Black Sabbath's leader - slammed their decision and argued they should have waited for the Queen to retire.
Appearing on The Talk on Thursday, she said: "They should be able to do what they want. It’s 2020. However, his family are royal, for thousands of years.
"And to respect that family, you go to your family; you tell them how you feel; you say, let’s sort this out.
"The Queen has said that within the next 18 months she’s going to retire, which means that Harry‘s dad, Prince Charles will be King.
"So, you know what, you wait until the Queen’s retired."
The Queen said in a statement over the weekend: "Following many months of conversations and more recent discussions, I am pleased that together we have found a constructive and supportive way forward for my grandson and his family.
"Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved members of my family."
Meghan had previously said in an ITV documentary that she was naive about about the royal lifestyle when she met Harry during but Mrs O is having none of it.
She said: "You knew what you were doing, you got what you wanted, and now you don't like it.
"But it is a new generation. It's 2020 so things change."
The Duchess of Sussex and eight-month-old son Archie were in Canada when the Queen laid out the family's future as 'ordinary' royals, and Harry is expected to join them this week.
But Sharon doesn't think they'll stay in Canada for long: "I bet you they end up in LA in no time. Meghan wants the celebrity life.
"Look at the people that were at her wedding. She wants it all.
"They will make a fortune. They have already."
Netflix has already confirmed it's interested in working with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle if the opportunity came along.
The streaming giant has already agreed a production deal with former US President and first lady Barack and Michelle Obama and said it would be up for teaming up with the Duke and Duchess in the future.
Speaking at an event in Los Angeles, Ted Sarandos, Netflix's chief content officer said: "Who wouldn't be interested? Yes, sure."
Following the Sussexes' bombshell announcement that they would be standing back from royal duties, it was reported Meghan had already signed a voiceover deal with Disney in return for a donation to an elephant charity.


birminghammail--2020-01-19--Katya Jones wants to dance with another woman on Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly 's Katya Jones says she wants to be the first woman to dance with another woman on Strictly Come Dancing .
The BBC dancing show has already featured two men - pros Johannes Radebe and Graziano di Prima - dancing together on the last series .
The pair made history when they performed together to Emeli Sande 's Shine on the BBC show last year .
And now professional dancer Katya thinks its high time the women got a chance , reports the Mirror .
She said : “ I would love to dance with a woman on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be really interesting and I love coming up with new ideas for stuff .
So on that side I think it would be quite interesting.
” She joined the other celebrities and professional dancers at the Strictly Come Dancing tour in Birmingham this week .
The 30-year-old reunited with her celebrity partner from last year ’ s series , BBC Breakfast sports presenter Mike Bushell .
She also took to the floor with her estranged husband Neil , six months after their separation .
The tour launched at Arena Birmingham on January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Manchester , Dublin , Belfast , Glasgow and Nottingham , finishing with three nights at London 's O2 Arena from February 7 to 9 .

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Strictly's Katya Jones says she wants to be the first woman to dance with another woman on Strictly Come Dancing.
The BBC dancing show has already featured two men - pros Johannes Radebe and Graziano di Prima - dancing together on the last series.
The pair made history when they performed together to Emeli Sande's Shine on the BBC show last year.
And now professional dancer Katya thinks its high time the women got a chance, reports the Mirror.
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She said: “I would love to dance with a woman on the show.
“I think creatively it would be really interesting and I love coming up with new ideas for stuff. So on that side I think it would be quite interesting.”
She joined the other celebrities and professional dancers at the Strictly Come Dancing tour in Birmingham this week.
The 30-year-old reunited with her celebrity partner from last year’s series, BBC Breakfast sports presenter Mike Bushell.
She also took to the floor with her estranged husband Neil, six months after their separation.
The tour launched at Arena Birmingham on January 16 and will visit Aberdeen, Leeds, Manchester, Dublin, Belfast, Glasgow and Nottingham, finishing with three nights at London's O2 Arena from February 7 to 9.


birminghammail--2020-01-19--Birmingham set to freeze with temperatures expected to plunge and gritters out in force

Birmingham is set to freeze with temperatures predicted to plunge to -1C in the city overnight .
The mercury is set to dip below zero in Brum by 1am on Monday morning .
Birmingham City Council took to Twitter to say that gritters would be out from 3pm today ( Sunday ) gritting the roads .
The authority also said key footpaths would be treated at 4am on Monday morning to stop pedestrians from slipping over on icy paths .
Birmingham City Council tweeted : `` Brrr !
As the chilly conditions continue , our gritters will be out from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set to be treated at 4am tomorrow morning . ''
The chilly weekend chilly continued today ( Sunday ) as the mercury dipped below zero in some parts of the UK with fog coating large parts of the country including the West Midlands .
The Met Office said Northern Ireland experienced its coldest night of the winter , while the temperature fell to -6.8C ( 19.8F ) in North Yorkshire 's Topcliffe , and hovered around -1C across the capital .
The agency 's Alex Burkhill said a fog warning had been put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Midlands and north-west England .
He said : `` It 's been a very frosty start but through the bulk of the day it it 's going to be largely fine and largely sunny . ''
It would still be `` quite chilly '' with expected highs of 8C scattered across parts of England , Mr Burkhill said .
A mid-range cold weather alert has been issued by Public Health England from 6pm on Sunday to 6pm on Tuesday and the organisation is urging people to prepare for cold weather conditions and look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dr Owen Landeg , principal environmental public health scientist at PHE , said : `` Below 18 degrees , changes to the body mean that the risk of strokes , heart attacks and chest infections increase so heating homes to this temperature is particularly important to stay well . ''

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Birmingham is set to freeze with temperatures predicted to plunge to -1C in the city overnight.
The mercury is set to dip below zero in Brum by 1am on Monday morning.
Birmingham City Council took to Twitter to say that gritters would be out from 3pm today (Sunday) gritting the roads.
The authority also said key footpaths would be treated at 4am on Monday morning to stop pedestrians from slipping over on icy paths.
Birmingham City Council tweeted: "Brrr! As the chilly conditions continue, our gritters will be out from 3pm this afternoon. Key footpaths are set to be treated at 4am tomorrow morning."
The chilly weekend chilly continued today (Sunday) as the mercury dipped below zero in some parts of the UK with fog coating large parts of the country including the West Midlands.
The Met Office said Northern Ireland experienced its coldest night of the winter, while the temperature fell to -6.8C (19.8F) in North Yorkshire's Topcliffe, and hovered around -1C across the capital.
The agency's Alex Burkhill said a fog warning had been put in place over sections of the West Midlands and north-west England.
He said: "It's been a very frosty start but through the bulk of the day it it's going to be largely fine and largely sunny."
It would still be "quite chilly" with expected highs of 8C scattered across parts of England, Mr Burkhill said.
A mid-range cold weather alert has been issued by Public Health England from 6pm on Sunday to 6pm on Tuesday and the organisation is urging people to prepare for cold weather conditions and look out for those most at risk.
Dr Owen Landeg, principal environmental public health scientist at PHE, said: "Below 18 degrees, changes to the body mean that the risk of strokes, heart attacks and chest infections increase so heating homes to this temperature is particularly important to stay well."


birminghammail--2020-01-19--'Scooby' - Fans will love Jack Grealish's message to Aston Villa star

Jack Grealish was the Aston Villa star again on Saturday .
The Villa skipper drilled home an excellent finish late @ @ @ @ @ against Brighton & Hove Albion at the AMEX Stadium .
Leandro Trossard had put Albion @ @ @ @ @ points , scoring in the first half , but Grealish ensured it would be a @ @ @ @ @ the south coast .
While Grealish ’ s finish – which came after a lovely @ @ @ @ @ out of his body – was impressive , it owed much to the assist before @ @ @ @ @ picked out a curled ball from the right hand side , splitting the Brighton defence @ @ @ @ @ box .
Luiz tweeted after the game to his team mate : “ Faz e @ @ @ @ @ “ I don ’ t have a scooby what u just said but thanks for @ @ @ @ @

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Jack Grealish was the Aston Villa star again on Saturday.
The Villa skipper drilled home an excellent finish late on to salvage a point against Brighton & Hove Albion at the AMEX Stadium.
Leandro Trossard had put Albion on course for all three points, scoring in the first half, but Grealish ensured it would be a share of the spoils on the south coast.
While Grealish’s finish – which came after a lovely first touch opened the ball out of his body – was impressive, it owed much to the assist before it.
Midfielder Douglas Luiz picked out a curled ball from the right hand side, splitting the Brighton defence and allowing Grealish into the box.
Luiz tweeted after the game to his team mate: “Faz e me abraça @JackGrealish1”
To which Grealish provided a witty response.
“I don’t have a scooby what u just said but thanks for the assist bro.”


birminghammail--2020-01-19--Police reveal latest Birmingham City arrest numbers after Cardiff City clash

Police have revealed there were `` no arrests and no disorder '' at Birmingham City 's Sky Bet Championship clash with Cardiff City .
Blues were held to a 1-1 draw by their Welsh visitors at St Andrew 's on Saturday .
Jude Bellingham gave Pep Clotet 's men an early lead but Lee Tomlin 's 63rd-minute equaliser earned Cardiff a share of the spoils .
After the game , police were happy to announce that both sets of fans had been on their best behaviour .
`` Another successful policing operation yesterday ( Saturday ) , '' read a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Twitter account for the West Midlands Police Force Football Unit .
`` We deployed the lowest number of officers we have ever done for a Blues vs Cardiff game .
No arrests and no disorder at all . ''
These latest figures seem to reflect a pattern for the season as a whole .
`` We 've had just 3 home arrests all season after 15 home games , inc the FA Cup fixture , '' police added .
They also thanked the Central Motorway Police Group for their assistance , tweeting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who provided the bikers for yesterday to get 21 coaches and 6 minibuses in and out safely and without any disruption . ''

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Police have revealed there were "no arrests and no disorder" at Birmingham City's Sky Bet Championship clash with Cardiff City.
Blues were held to a 1-1 draw by their Welsh visitors at St Andrew's on Saturday.
Jude Bellingham gave Pep Clotet 's men an early lead but Lee Tomlin's 63rd-minute equaliser earned Cardiff a share of the spoils.
After the game, police were happy to announce that both sets of fans had been on their best behaviour.
"Another successful policing operation yesterday (Saturday)," read a post from Bham City FC Police, the Twitter account for the West Midlands Police Force Football Unit.
"We deployed the lowest number of officers we have ever done for a Blues vs Cardiff game. No arrests and no disorder at all."
These latest figures seem to reflect a pattern for the season as a whole.
"We've had just 3 home arrests all season after 15 home games, inc the FA Cup fixture," police added.
They also thanked the Central Motorway Police Group for their assistance, tweeting: "Many thanks to @CMPG who provided the bikers for yesterday to get 21 coaches and 6 minibuses in and out safely and without any disruption."