birminghammail--2020-07-19--Urgent warning as coronavirus cases rocket tenfold in Smethwick

Cases of coronavirus in Smethwick have accelerated suddenly , causing an urgent alert from public health chiefs .
A total of 35 new cases have now been reported in a week - TEN times the number at the end of June .
Sandwell Council ’ s public health director Dr Lisa McNally urged people in the town to be extra vigilant and to stay at home if they had any symptoms , no matter how minor , as officials battle to contain the virus .
The number involved may appear low but the sudden and rising increase in cases has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a full outbreak .
Dr McNally was notified on Saturday night of 20 new positive cases across Sandwell - 11 in Smethwick .
She said : `` The risk of infection in Sandwell , and especially Smethwick , is clearly increasing rapidly .
`` Smethwick has now seen 35 cases in just over a week – that is more than ten times the rate we were seeing only a few weeks ago and people really do need to take this very seriously .
`` I would urge everyone to redouble their efforts to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus has gone – it most certainly has not .
`` Talk to family , friends and colleagues and make sure they understand how critical this is.
” Dr McNally said it was vitally important that people stringently followed COVID-19 advice .
This includes : Stay home and self-isolate if you have a cough , high temperature or change in sense of taste or smell .
• If you have symptoms people in your household should also self-isolate at home • Do whatever is possible to isolate symptomatic people in the household @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do not have symptoms , people should stay home as much as possible , and certainly avoid any crowds • If you have to go out , maintain a distance of at least 1 metre ( preferably 2 metres ) from other people and wear a face covering • Managers of shops , businesses , faith settings and any other place where people gather should stringently adhere to all COVID-19 prevention guidance • Managers of businesses or community settings can get advice on preventing COVID-19 by emailing PHCovid19_Enquiries @ sandwell.gov.uk • Please visit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dr McNally has been campaigning for weeks for better access for her team to original data about infected people , including names and workplaces .
This would enable her team to swoop in and contact trace in the community , instead of having to rely on the `` flawed '' national test and trace operation .
But so far her calls , echoed across the country , have been rejected because of data protection .
She is not allowed to know the names and contact details of infected people because of the bizarre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who oversee the majority of testing .
While Smethwick ’ s infections may not yet be on a scale to trigger a local lockdown , that ’ s precisely what she wants to avoid .
Dr McNally first flagged her concerns about the Smethwick situation two days ago .
She said : `` We have a team of public health practitioners and specialists who know how to do contact tracing .
We also know the local area , we speak a number of languages spoken locally , and we think we could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ca n't .
`` We asked for contact details or access to the database used by the contact tracing system but unfortunately were told we could not . ''
When BirminghamLive put this to the Department of Health ’ s regional convenor Clive Wright on Friday he said it was centred on `` a few households '' and was `` contained '' .
He also said the data issue was being looked at “ on a national level ” .
Meanwhile , Dr McNally is fearful delayed action now could be costly .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ developed into a full-blown outbreak - and there new data revealed fewer than half of the contacts of the infected were being reached by test and trace .
Unless people know they have been in contact with an infected person , they will not know to isolate .
`` It is very frustrating , '' she said .
The need for urgency is vital - a new study in medical journal The Lancet showed contact tracing was only successful in reducing transmission if action was taken within three days .

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Cases of coronavirus in Smethwick have accelerated suddenly, causing an urgent alert from public health chiefs.
A total of 35 new cases have now been reported in a week - TEN times the number at the end of June.
Sandwell Council’s public health director Dr Lisa McNally urged people in the town to be extra vigilant and to stay at home if they had any symptoms, no matter how minor, as officials battle to contain the virus.
The number involved may appear low but the sudden and rising increase in cases has caused alarm - and raised fear of a full outbreak.
Dr McNally was notified on Saturday night of 20 new positive cases across Sandwell - 11 in Smethwick. She said: "The risk of infection in Sandwell, and especially Smethwick, is clearly increasing rapidly.
"Smethwick has now seen 35 cases in just over a week – that is more than ten times the rate we were seeing only a few weeks ago and people really do need to take this very seriously.
"I would urge everyone to redouble their efforts to follow safety guidance, do not think the virus has gone – it most certainly has not.
"Talk to family, friends and colleagues and make sure they understand how critical this is.”
Dr McNally said it was vitally important that people stringently followed COVID-19 advice. This includes:
Stay home and self-isolate if you have a cough, high temperature or change in sense of taste or smell.
Book a test via https://www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test or call 119.
If you have symptoms people in your household should also self-isolate at home
Do whatever is possible to isolate symptomatic people in the household from non-symptomatic people
Even if you do not have symptoms, people should stay home as much as possible, and certainly avoid any crowds
If you have to go out, maintain a distance of at least 1 metre (preferably 2 metres) from other people and wear a face covering
Managers of shops, businesses, faith settings and any other place where people gather should stringently adhere to all COVID-19 prevention guidance
Managers of businesses or community settings can get advice on preventing COVID-19 by emailing PHCovid19_Enquiries@sandwell.gov.uk
Please visit the www.nhs.uk for more information on COVID-19
Dr McNally has been campaigning for weeks for better access for her team to original data about infected people, including names and workplaces.
This would enable her team to swoop in and contact trace in the community, instead of having to rely on the "flawed" national test and trace operation.
But so far her calls, echoed across the country, have been rejected because of data protection.
She is not allowed to know the names and contact details of infected people because of the bizarre arrangements between the government and commercial companies, who oversee the majority of testing.
While Smethwick’s infections may not yet be on a scale to trigger a local lockdown, that’s precisely what she wants to avoid.
Dr McNally first flagged her concerns about the Smethwick situation two days ago.
She said: "We have a team of public health practitioners and specialists who know how to do contact tracing. We also know the local area, we speak a number of languages spoken locally, and we think we could find people that Test and Trace callers can't.
"We asked for contact details or access to the database used by the contact tracing system but unfortunately were told we could not."
When BirminghamLive put this to the Department of Health’s regional convenor Clive Wright on Friday he said it was centred on "a few households" and was "contained".
He also said the data issue was being looked at “on a national level”.
Meanwhile, Dr McNally is fearful delayed action now could be costly.
In Blackburn a similar spike in cases developed into a full-blown outbreak - and there new data revealed fewer than half of the contacts of the infected were being reached by test and trace.
Unless people know they have been in contact with an infected person, they will not know to isolate.
"It is very frustrating," she said.
The need for urgency is vital - a new study in medical journal The Lancet showed contact tracing was only successful in reducing transmission if action was taken within three days.


birminghammail--2020-07-19--Why Leeds fans are rooting for West Brom in promotion tussle

West Brom were handed an unexpected reprieve by local rivals Stoke City on Saturday after Brentford failed to capitalise on the Baggies ’ Huddersfield slip-up .
Albion entertain QPR at The Hawthorns on Wednesday , in the final fixture of the regular season , knowing that victory will lift them back into the Premier League , though the Bees are likely to be hot on their heels when they host Barnsley .
It ’ s a shoot-out between the two clubs with Fulham also having an outside chance of snatching the remaining top two spot - that ’ s because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in next season ’ s top flight .
The Whites secured promotion on Friday night and were crowned champions on Saturday afternoon without kicking a ball .
They and Albion , though , have set the pace for the entirety of the season and , until right now , neither have been displaced in the automatic promotion places since November .
Perhaps it ’ s that recognition of that top two rivalry that has pushed each club on in all season , that has led to many Leeds fans outlining Albion as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club in the Premier League next term - without the heartache of the play-offs !
This is what they ’ ve been saying since Brentford ’ s shock defeat at Stoke .
If you want to follow all things Albion via social media then this is the place to find out how .
Transfers , injuries , match-day videos and photos and the thoughts of the manager and his players , we ’ ve got you covered .
We ’ ll be bringing the very latest throughout the week and around the clock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with our social media accounts ... Twitter : All the latest news as it happens For all your latest WBA news , opinion , analysis and transfer gossip , click here You can follow our reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com Big John : You bottled it @ BrentfordFC .
For weeks and weeks you ’ ve been taunting Leeds & West Brom , but when push came to shove ... you f***** up .
He you laughs last , laughs loudest !
Come on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you to finish the job and join us in the Premier League .
Jack Forster : Let ’ s hope Brom go up with us , Brentford have been a little diving , petty game playing tinpot club chasing us the whole time The Positive Leeds fan : West Brom ’ s fans have been superb during this entire campaign , they are the better team , with the better manager .
They deserve promotion , let ’ s hope they can put 3 past QPR and join the champions in the promised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a row and went from 3rd place to erm 3rd place .
That ’ s how good Leeds and West Brom have been this season .
I hope WBA join us back in the Prem .
Jamie : As a Leeds fan , I have my fingers crossed for West Brom .
This season has always been about # lufc and # wba so there ’ s no more deserving team to join us in the premiership next season Andy Hartley : Ha ha ha first time under pressure of being in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brentford bottle it.. come on West Brom see it out now Paul Guise : Come on now West Brom .
Get up with # LUFC Andy Firth : Hope West Brom don ’ t blow it now , would like them to go up with us , don ’ t like Thomas Frank too big for his boots Jonathan : So happy right now # lufc champs !
And West Brom have their fate in their hands once more .
Come up with us !
David Self : Absolutely buzzing right now .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ business on Wednesday and come with us .
Paul Cooper : As a # lufc fan I hope # wba can beat Brentford to automatic promotion .
I have a lot of time for Bilic .
Neil Gibbins : So want West Brom to go up as well .
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West Brom were handed an unexpected reprieve by local rivals Stoke City on Saturday after Brentford failed to capitalise on the Baggies’ Huddersfield slip-up.
Albion entertain QPR at The Hawthorns on Wednesday, in the final fixture of the regular season, knowing that victory will lift them back into the Premier League, though the Bees are likely to be hot on their heels when they host Barnsley.
It’s a shoot-out between the two clubs with Fulham also having an outside chance of snatching the remaining top two spot - that’s because Leeds United have already confirmed their place in next season’s top flight.
The Whites secured promotion on Friday night and were crowned champions on Saturday afternoon without kicking a ball.
They and Albion, though, have set the pace for the entirety of the season and, until right now, neither have been displaced in the automatic promotion places since November.
Perhaps it’s that recognition of that top two rivalry that has pushed each club on in all season, that has led to many Leeds fans outlining Albion as the side that they hope will join their club in the Premier League next term - without the heartache of the play-offs!
This is what they’ve been saying since Brentford’s shock defeat at Stoke.
Leeds United fans
Big John: You bottled it @BrentfordFC. For weeks and weeks you’ve been taunting Leeds & West Brom, but when push came to shove... you f***** up. He you laughs last, laughs loudest! Come on #WBA. All #LUFC want you to finish the job and join us in the Premier League.
Jack Forster: Let’s hope Brom go up with us, Brentford have been a little diving, petty game playing tinpot club chasing us the whole time
The Positive Leeds fan: West Brom’s fans have been superb during this entire campaign, they are the better team, with the better manager. They deserve promotion, let’s hope they can put 3 past QPR and join the champions in the promised land
Jake Wilde: Brentford won 8 in a row and went from 3rd place to erm 3rd place. That’s how good Leeds and West Brom have been this season. I hope WBA join us back in the Prem.
Jamie: As a Leeds fan, I have my fingers crossed for West Brom. This season has always been about #lufc and #wba so there’s no more deserving team to join us in the premiership next season
Andy Hartley: Ha ha ha first time under pressure of being in the auto places if they win and Brentford bottle it.. come on West Brom see it out now
Paul Guise: Come on now West Brom. Get up with #LUFC
Andy Firth: Hope West Brom don’t blow it now, would like them to go up with us, don’t like Thomas Frank too big for his boots
Jonathan: So happy right now #lufc champs! And West Brom have their fate in their hands once more. Come up with us!
David Self: Absolutely buzzing right now. Please Bilic and your boys do the business on Wednesday and come with us.
Paul Cooper: As a #lufc fan I hope #wba can beat Brentford to automatic promotion. I have a lot of time for Bilic.
Neil Gibbins: So want West Brom to go up as well. Top club and top manager


birminghammail--2020-07-19--Where is Prince Andrew? First pictures of Princess's 'secret' wedding

This is the first look at Princess Beatrice 's secret wedding which was held behind closed doors .
The happy couple released pictures of their nuptials , which were held without any publicity at Windsor Castle on Friday morning .
Only two pictures have been released - and neither feature Beatrice 's father , Prince Andrew , or her mother , Sarah Ferguson .
The Mirror reports how the Princess 's low key wedding to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi was planned in just two weeks and only had around 20 guests .
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh were there , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Edoardo 's toddler son , Wolfie , was best man and page boy .
Afterwards , a reception was held at Prince Andrew 's home , The Royal Lodge in Windsor .
Princess Beatrice , aged 31 , and Edoardo , 37 , have been dating since autumn 2018 and were forced to cancel their wedding in May due to the pandemic .
The couple reportedly decided against sharing an official photo on the day itself as they did n't want to take the limelight from Captain Sir Tom Moore , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incredible fund-raising efforts during the coronavirus lockdown just hours after the ceremony .
The two photos released show Beatrice and Edoardo leaving the church following the service , as well as the newlyweds with the Queen and Prince Philips - the only royals shown .
Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson are not featured .
In the snaps , Beatrice looks stunning in a vintage dress by Norman Hartnell on loan from the Queen .
She also wore the Queen Mary diamond fringe tiara , worn by The Queen on her wedding day .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ reception following the intimate ceremony that was attended by less than 20 guests .
It 's believed friends started arriving around 5pm with many also staying in glamping pods on the grounds .
There was bespoke catering , cocktails and a bouncy castle , the Daily Mail reports and reception guests enjoyed a £110-a-head wedding menu provided by a society caterer .

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This is the first look at Princess Beatrice's secret wedding which was held behind closed doors.
The happy couple released pictures of their nuptials, which were held without any publicity at Windsor Castle on Friday morning.
Only two pictures have been released - and neither feature Beatrice's father, Prince Andrew, or her mother, Sarah Ferguson.
The Mirror reports how the Princess's low key wedding to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi was planned in just two weeks and only had around 20 guests.
(Image: PA)
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh were there, Prince Andrew walked her down the aisle and Edoardo's toddler son, Wolfie, was best man and page boy.
Afterwards, a reception was held at Prince Andrew's home, The Royal Lodge in Windsor.
Princess Beatrice, aged 31, and Edoardo, 37, have been dating since autumn 2018 and were forced to cancel their wedding in May due to the pandemic.
The couple reportedly decided against sharing an official photo on the day itself as they didn't want to take the limelight from Captain Sir Tom Moore, who was knighted by the Queen for his incredible fund-raising efforts during the coronavirus lockdown just hours after the ceremony.
The two photos released show Beatrice and Edoardo leaving the church following the service, as well as the newlyweds with the Queen and Prince Philips - the only royals shown. Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson are not featured.
In the snaps, Beatrice looks stunning in a vintage dress by Norman Hartnell on loan from the Queen. She also wore the Queen Mary diamond fringe tiara, worn by The Queen on her wedding day.
Just 14 friends were invited to the reception following the intimate ceremony that was attended by less than 20 guests. It's believed friends started arriving around 5pm with many also staying in glamping pods on the grounds.
There was bespoke catering, cocktails and a bouncy castle, the Daily Mail reports and reception guests enjoyed a £110-a-head wedding menu provided by a society caterer.


birminghammail--2020-07-19--Thorpe Park incident: Two arrested for attempted murder

Two men were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing at Thorpe Park .
Both were in custody and being questioned after a man was slashed in the stomach at the Surrey theme park yesterday afternoon Saturday , July 18 .
No-one else was hurt and police were not treating it as a terrorist incident .
Mirror Online reported that police were called to the attraction in Chertsey at 5pm to reports of two groups of people having an `` altercation '' on a bridge .
They found a man in his 20s with a slash wound to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital and his condition was described as serious .
The arrested men were both in their twenties .
Surrey Police appealed for witnesses to come forward .
Det Insp Andy Greaves said : `` I ’ m keen to hear from anyone who saw what happened or who has video footage of this assault .
`` The two groups of people were close to the exit inside the park on the bridge when the assault happened .
`` We ’ re still trying to establish what has happened , however I ’ d @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not being treated as terrorism-related at the current time .
Enquiries are ongoing to locate all those believed to have been involved . ''
Whilst the incident was ongoing it was reported that the theme park was put into lockdown , with no-one allowed to enter or leave it .
Thorpe Park said in a statement : `` On July 18 , 2020 , an incident took place at the Thorpe Park resort where a guest was seriously injured by another guest .
`` The resort ’ s security team and fully trained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minutes and administered immediate care until emergency services teams arrived .
`` The police were alerted immediately and the Resort is co-operating fully with their investigations .
The health , safety and security of our guests is our primary objective .
`` We have an excellent security track record and have never had any incidents of this kind in over 40 years . ''

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Two men were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing at Thorpe Park.
Both were in custody and being questioned after a man was slashed in the stomach at the Surrey theme park yesterday afternoon Saturday, July 18.
No-one else was hurt and police were not treating it as a terrorist incident.
Mirror Online reported that police were called to the attraction in Chertsey at 5pm to reports of two groups of people having an "altercation" on a bridge.
They found a man in his 20s with a slash wound to his stomach. He was taken to hospital and his condition was described as serious.
The arrested men were both in their twenties. Surrey Police appealed for witnesses to come forward.
Det Insp Andy Greaves said: "I’m keen to hear from anyone who saw what happened or who has video footage of this assault.
"The two groups of people were close to the exit inside the park on the bridge when the assault happened.
"We’re still trying to establish what has happened, however I’d like to stress that this incident is not being treated as terrorism-related at the current time. Enquiries are ongoing to locate all those believed to have been involved."
Whilst the incident was ongoing it was reported that the theme park was put into lockdown, with no-one allowed to enter or leave it.
Thorpe Park said in a statement: "On July 18, 2020, an incident took place at the Thorpe Park resort where a guest was seriously injured by another guest.
"The resort’s security team and fully trained medical staff were at the scene within minutes and administered immediate care until emergency services teams arrived.
"The police were alerted immediately and the Resort is co-operating fully with their investigations. The health, safety and security of our guests is our primary objective.
"We have an excellent security track record and have never had any incidents of this kind in over 40 years."


birminghammail--2020-07-19--Villa transfer news LIVE: John Terry's future makes headlines

Hello and welcome to Sunday 's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive .
We will be keeping you up @ @ @ @ @ latest from Villa Park as Dean Smith 's men continue their battle to avoid relegation @ @ @ @ @ Everton last time out , Theo Walcott capitalising on a glaring miss from Anwar El @ @ @ @ @ late on .
The claret and blue are 19th , three points adrift of Watford @ @ @ @ @ Ham United last time out .
Villa have a well-earned break now , with Arsenal @ @ @ @ @ .
And we will bring you all the latest build-up to that one plus the @ @ @ @ @ .

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Hello and welcome to Tuesday's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive.
There's a lot going on in the relegation battle to get through as Villa prepare for the visit of FA Cup finalists Arsenal tonight.
Watford have parted ways with manager Nigel Pearson and placed Hayden Mullins in charge of the club for the final two games of the season as they face Manchester City and Arsenal, while Bournemouth fell to Southampton, and can only match Watford's 34 points.
Advantage Villa, then.
As usual we will be keeping you up to date with all the latest from Villa Park as Dean Smith's men continue their battle to avoid relegation.
Villa drew 1-1 with Everton last time out, Theo Walcott capitalising on a glaring miss from Anwar El Ghazi to steal a point late on.
The claret and blue are 19th, three points adrift of Watford who lost 3-1 to West Ham United last time out.
And we will bring you all the latest build-up to that one plus the top transfer rumours from B6 throughout the day.


birminghammail--2020-07-19--Attempted murder arrest after shots fired at flat

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after shots were fired at a flat in Chelmsley Wood @ @ @ @ @ Drive on Friday night , July 17 , following the incident at around 11pm .
@ @ @ @ @ that a man had been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and driving while disqualified @ @ @ @ @ `` A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and driving while @ @ @ @ @ for questioning . ''
Police had confirmed no injuries were reported in the incident , @ @ @ @ @ carried out to reassure local residents .
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman had previously said @ @ @ @ @ be conducted in the area and anyone with information should contact us via Live Chat @ @ @ @ @ 101 quoting log 5129 of 17/7 . ''
Nineacres Drive is off Bosworth Drive and @ @ @ @ @ Wood Shopping Centre .

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after shots were fired at a flat in Chelmsley Wood.
Police sealed off Nineacres Drive on Friday night, July 17, following the incident at around 11pm.
West Midlands Police today confirmed that a man had been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and driving while disqualified.
The statement said: "A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and driving while disqualified and remains in custody for questioning."
Police had confirmed no injuries were reported in the incident, but extra patrols will be carried out to reassure local residents.
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman had previously said: "Extra patrols will be conducted in the area and anyone with information should contact us via Live Chat on our website or call 101 quoting log 5129 of 17/7."
Nineacres Drive is off Bosworth Drive and a short walk from Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre.


birminghammail--2020-07-19--Wolves boss Nuno here to stay despite expiring contract

Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo has his heart set on a future at Molineux and will not be leaving the club any time soon .
The 46-year-old boss has just under a year left on his current deal at the club with reports claiming that an extension will soon be signed .
That deal would prove a huge boost to Wolves who , under Nuno , have romped from the Championship to within touching distance of their second European campaign on the trot .
Currently sixth in the Premier League , they do still stand an outside shot at sneaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plenty of stunning upsets in fixtures elsewhere to do so .
Instead , they look set to place sixth if they can fend off Tottenham Hotspur in seventh .
In recent seasons , Nuno has been linked with vacant managerial posts at Arsenal , Manchester United and Spurs - but is yet to have his head turned .
`` I have 11 months left on my contract , so the contract is there , '' he reassured fans , speaking to the Mirror .
`` And when you sign something your obligation is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will happen , I still have a contract so there 's no point in thinking about anything else , '' he said .

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Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo has his heart set on a future at Molineux and will not be leaving the club any time soon.
The 46-year-old boss has just under a year left on his current deal at the club with reports claiming that an extension will soon be signed.
That deal would prove a huge boost to Wolves who, under Nuno, have romped from the Championship to within touching distance of their second European campaign on the trot.
Currently sixth in the Premier League, they do still stand an outside shot at sneaking into the top four but would require plenty of stunning upsets in fixtures elsewhere to do so.
Instead, they look set to place sixth if they can fend off Tottenham Hotspur in seventh.
In recent seasons, Nuno has been linked with vacant managerial posts at Arsenal, Manchester United and Spurs - but is yet to have his head turned.
"I have 11 months left on my contract, so the contract is there," he reassured fans, speaking to the Mirror.
"And when you sign something your obligation is to see it through.
"It will happen, I still have a contract so there's no point in thinking about anything else," he said.


birminghammail--2020-07-19--Sean Bulle charged with murder of Paulius Petrasiunas

A man has been charged with the murder of Paulius Petrasiunas after he was stabbed in Wolverhampton .
The 24-year-old @ @ @ @ @ Rise , Wolverhampton , on Monday , July 13 .
Sean Bulle , 20 from @ @ @ @ @ , is due to appear before Wolverhampton magistrates on Monday , July 20 , charged @ @ @ @ @ man arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender was released under investigation .
Det Insp @ @ @ @ @ Midlands Police 's homicide team , said : “ This charge is a significant step @ @ @ @ @ but we still need to hear from anyone with information who has not already spoken @ @ @ @ @ Petrasiunas ’ family has been kept fully updated and our thoughts remain with them as @ @ @ @ @ '' Anyone with information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers , in confidence , @ @ @ @ @

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A man has been charged with the murder of Paulius Petrasiunas after he was stabbed in Wolverhampton.
The 24-year-old was fatally attacked in Chervil Rise, Wolverhampton, on Monday, July 13.
Sean Bulle, 20 from Clover Ley, Heath Town, is due to appear before Wolverhampton magistrates on Monday, July 20, charged with murder.
A 47-year-old man arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender was released under investigation.
Det Insp Jim Mahon, from West Midlands Police's homicide team, said: “This charge is a significant step forward in our investigation, but we still need to hear from anyone with information who has not already spoken to us.
“Mr Petrasiunas’ family has been kept fully updated and our thoughts remain with them as they grieve their loss."
Anyone with information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers, in confidence, on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-07-19--Albion's promotion permutations as Sky Sports confirm their picks

Sky Sports have confirmed that they ’ ve selected both West Brom ’ s clash with Queens Park Rangers and Brentford ’ s hosting of Barnsley for live coverage as the Championship climaxes on Wednesday .
Albion know that three points against the Hoops will secure a return to the Premier League , despite their poor performance and result at Huddersfield Town on Friday night .
That was a slip up that went unpunished by Brentford , who also felt the pressure at Stoke City as they lost 1-0 having won their previous eight on the bounce .
So the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own hands - and Albion fans will be able to see the season ’ s finale ( or certainly what they ’ ll hope will be the season ’ s finale ! )
live on Sky Sports Football - Sky channel 403 .
The Bees , hoping that Albion have another slip up in them , face a Barnsley side that could be relegated by the time they pitch up at Griffin Park , depending on how they fare against play-off bound Nottingham Forest on Sunday .
That match will be shown on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , can still clinch automatic promotion on Wednesday , after seeing off Sheffield Wednesday in a 5-3 thriller at Craven Cottage on Saturday ; they require Albion to lose and Brentford to draw at best , while they must beat battling Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium .
In short , Albion know that they must match Brentford ’ s result , while avoiding defeat - in which case Fulham can ’ t catch them .
A victory leaves no room for doubt , but anything else will leave Albion at the mercy @ @ @

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Sky Sports have confirmed that they’ve selected both West Brom’s clash with Queens Park Rangers and Brentford’s hosting of Barnsley for live coverage as the Championship climaxes on Wednesday.
Albion know that three points against the Hoops will secure a return to the Premier League, despite their poor performance and result at Huddersfield Town on Friday night.
That was a slip up that went unpunished by Brentford, who also felt the pressure at Stoke City as they lost 1-0 having won their previous eight on the bounce.
So the Baggies still have their future in their own hands - and Albion fans will be able to see the season’s finale (or certainly what they’ll hope will be the season’s finale!) live on Sky Sports Football - Sky channel 403.
The Bees, hoping that Albion have another slip up in them, face a Barnsley side that could be relegated by the time they pitch up at Griffin Park, depending on how they fare against play-off bound Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
That match will be shown on Sky Sports Mix.
Fulham, too, can still clinch automatic promotion on Wednesday, after seeing off Sheffield Wednesday in a 5-3 thriller at Craven Cottage on Saturday; they require Albion to lose and Brentford to draw at best, while they must beat battling Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium.
In short, Albion know that they must match Brentford’s result, while avoiding defeat - in which case Fulham can’t catch them.
A victory leaves no room for doubt, but anything else will leave Albion at the mercy of others.


birminghammail--2020-07-19--Man charged after woman 'held hostage' in Quinton flat

A man has been charged with false imprisonment and threats to kill after a woman was allegedly held hostage in @ @ @ @ @ Mahmood , aged 35 , from Hubert Road , Selly Oak , has been remanded @ @ @ @ @ Court tomorrow - Monday , July 20 .
He has been charged with false imprisonment @ @ @ @ @ the 17-hour siege in Tarrant Grove .
Armed officers , police negotiators and an incident @ @ @ @ @ Ambulance Service rushed to the scene , blocking off the entrance to the residential cul-de-sac @ @ @ @ @ .
The incident was finally resolved at 10.30am yesterday ( July 18 ) and a @ @ @ @ @ .
West Midlands Police issued a statement which said : `` A Birmingham man has @ @ @ @ @ and threats to kill following a 17 hour siege in Tarrant Grove yesterday ( 18 @ @ @ @ @ Mahmood , aged 35 from Hubert Road , Selly Oak , has been remanded to @ @ @ @ @ tomorrow ( 20 July ) . ''

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A man has been charged with false imprisonment and threats to kill after a woman was allegedly held hostage in a Quinton flat.
Shazad Mahmood, aged 35, from Hubert Road, Selly Oak, has been remanded to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court tomorrow - Monday, July 20.
He has been charged with false imprisonment and threats to kill following the 17-hour siege in Tarrant Grove.
Armed officers, police negotiators and an incident response unit from West Midlands Ambulance Service rushed to the scene, blocking off the entrance to the residential cul-de-sac from 5.30pm on Friday evening.
The incident was finally resolved at 10.30am yesterday (July 18) and a man arrested at the scene.
West Midlands Police issued a statement which said: "A Birmingham man has been charged with false imprisonment and threats to kill following a 17 hour siege in Tarrant Grove yesterday (18 July).
"Shazad Mahmood, aged 35 from Hubert Road, Selly Oak, has been remanded to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court tomorrow (20 July)."


birminghammail--2020-07-19--Wolves 'circling around' £20m Norwich City left-back

Wolves are said to be `` circling around '' Norwich City left-back Max Aarons , according to a Sunday morning @ @ @ @ @ Daniel Farke 's side look set to lose their 20-year-old ace this summer after their @ @ @ @ @ was confirmed .
In January , the Canaries landed an early replacement , signing highly-rated @ @ @ @ @ City as a ready-made replacement .
And , with Aarons seemingly destined for great things @ @ @ @ @ could now look to cash in on their £20m-rated prodigy .
Farke has previously revealed @ @ @ @ @ Todd Cantwell will stay at Carrow Road , but with big money said to be @ @ @ @ @ increasingly unlikely to be the case .
The report in today 's Mirror reads : @ @ @ @ @ Santo believes Aarons would be a valuable addition to the squad . ''
Wolves currently @ @ @ @ @ 26 ) and Ruben Vinagre ( 21 ) at left-back with the pair trading places @ @ @ @ @ .

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Wolves are said to be "circling around" Norwich City right-back Max Aarons, according to a Sunday morning report in the Mirror.
Daniel Farke's side look set to lose their 20-year-old ace this summer after their relegation from the Premier League was confirmed.
And, with Aarons seemingly destined for great things in the Premier League, could now look to cash in on their £20m-rated prodigy.
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Farke has previously revealed confidence that Aarons and teammate Todd Cantwell will stay at Carrow Road, but with big money said to be on the table that looks increasingly unlikely to be the case.
The report in today's Mirror reads: " Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo believes Aarons would be a valuable addition to the squad."


birminghammail--2020-07-19--Steve Spooner's brutal transcript as Blues hit to new low

Birmingham City ’ s fifth defeat in six games came courtesy of a goal in either half at Preston .
Patrick Bauer capitalised on yet more set piece mishaps , while late confusion at the back allowed Brad Potts to make it 2-0 .
Caretaker manager Steve Spooner spoke with the media afterwards .
I ’ m bitterly disappointed .
I ’ m fed up having to keep going over the same old things .
It ’ s only a few games I ’ ve been involved in and it ’ s the same old rhetoric .
The difference between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that we were well in it .
To go and concede a goal so close to half time in that manner is the same old , same old .
Sign up for our Blues newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Cam you detail the work and planning that goes into defending set pieces ?
If you actually look at it you probably think there hasn ’ t been any work on it .
But what you can ’ t be responsible for his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And we ’ ve worked on them meticulously for two days in build-ups to games and they go out there and that happens .
This has been a symptom this season and something that has happened far too often for far too long .
Is it a case of players having to take more responsibility ?
It ’ s the whole group of players it ’ s not just about individuals .
We ’ re all in it together and I ’ m unclear what else to say about it .
I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can get so close to half time and you think you ’ re going in level and your game plan has worked .
And a ball into the box isn ’ t dealt with as it should be and they score .
The gap two points to bottom three is the club left waiting at EFL ’ s mercy on points deduction ?
No .
You can ’ t be thinking about that , we ’ ve got to be thinking about beating Derby or getting something from it .
It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the EFL points or anything like that .
We ’ ve got to be able to sort that out ourselves .
We ’ ve got to come out - not all guns blazing - because I thought we came out today with a structure and something to build from and we looked like we were right in the game and then to give two goals away like that ... Has the club taken a risk in releasing so many senior players before the end of the season ?
That ’ s not for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
What do you say to the players to make sure they come out firing against Derby ?
In many ways you don ’ t have to say anything because it ’ s everybody ’ s pride at stake .
Who wants to be involved in potentially finishing in the bottom three and stay up or go down .
I certainly don ’ t want to be doing that , nor should anyone want to be .
There ’ s enough of carrot dangling to go out there and make sure that you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something positive to hold on to ahead of a short turnaround and into a new season which might be a good thing .
Two best chances Dean and Gardner .
How disappointing strikers didn ’ t get more involved ?
To be quite truthful I don ’ t care who it falls to .
I just want it to go in the net .
I don ’ t care who the scorer is .
Sometimes they fall to the strikers and sometimes to the other players on the pitch .
The keeper has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was straight at him .
It ’ s all ifs buts and maybes .
The defending team is doing their job in keeping a clean sheet and we ’ ve got to do the same which is very hard for us at the moment .
13 games without for a win .
How do you get them up for Derby where a win might be needed ?
I don ’ t think it ’ s about getting them up because they should be up for that one .
If we can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s at stake then there ’ s something missing .

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Birmingham City’s fifth defeat in six games came courtesy of a goal in either half at Preston.
Patrick Bauer capitalised on yet more set piece mishaps, while late confusion at the back allowed Brad Potts to make it 2-0.
Caretaker manager Steve Spooner spoke with the media afterwards.
Thoughts on the game?
I’m bitterly disappointed. I’m fed up having to keep going over the same old things. It’s only a few games I’ve been involved in and it’s the same old rhetoric.
The difference between the Stoke game and this one is that we were well in it. To go and concede a goal so close to half time in that manner is the same old, same old.
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Cam you detail the work and planning that goes into defending set pieces?
If you actually look at it you probably think there hasn’t been any work on it.
But what you can’t be responsible for his players’ actions during the game. And we’ve worked on them meticulously for two days in build-ups to games and they go out there and that happens.
This has been a symptom this season and something that has happened far too often for far too long.
Is it a case of players having to take more responsibility?
It’s the whole group of players it’s not just about individuals. We’re all in it together and I’m unclear what else to say about it.
I am so disappointed by it the fact that you can get so close to half time and you think you’re going in level and your game plan has worked. And a ball into the box isn’t dealt with as it should be and they score.
The gap two points to bottom three is the club left waiting at EFL’s mercy on points deduction?
No. You can’t be thinking about that, we’ve got to be thinking about beating Derby or getting something from it.
It’s not even entered my mind about the EFL points or anything like that. We’ve got to be able to sort that out ourselves. We’ve got to come out - not all guns blazing - because I thought we came out today with a structure and something to build from and we looked like we were right in the game and then to give two goals away like that...
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Has the club taken a risk in releasing so many senior players before the end of the season?
That’s not for me to say or make comment on.
What do you say to the players to make sure they come out firing against Derby?
In many ways you don’t have to say anything because it’s everybody’s pride at stake.
Who wants to be involved in potentially finishing in the bottom three and stay up or go down.
I certainly don’t want to be doing that, nor should anyone want to be.
There’s enough of carrot dangling to go out there and make sure that you try and at least try and get something positive to hold on to ahead of a short turnaround and into a new season which might be a good thing.
Two best chances Dean and Gardner. How disappointing strikers didn’t get more involved?
To be quite truthful I don’t care who it falls to. I just want it to go in the net. I don’t care who the scorer is.
Sometimes they fall to the strikers and sometimes to the other players on the pitch.
The keeper has made a good save and then it was straight at him. It’s all ifs buts and maybes. The defending team is doing their job in keeping a clean sheet and we’ve got to do the same which is very hard for us at the moment .
13 games without for a win. How do you get them up for Derby where a win might be needed?
I don’t think it’s about getting them up because they should be up for that one. If we can’t be up for that with what’s at stake then there’s something missing.


birminghammail--2020-07-19--'Superstars' - What Crystal Palace fans have been saying about Wolves

Wolves welcome Crystal Palace to Molineux on Monday as their hunt for a place in next season ’ s Europa League continues .
Wanderers have Tottenham , Burnley , Sheffield United and Arsenal all below them who can still pip them to sixth spot , but another victory here over out of sorts Palace would go a long way to securing European football next term .
The Eagles , meanwhile , appear to be on the beach already ; having hit 40 points just after the restart in a win at Bournemouth , they ’ ve lost their last six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five of them .
Here is what their fanbase have been saying about the clash at Molineux and how they rate Wolves .
Jacey : Wolves ?
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They have all to play for , although it would not surprise me if we get a point .
Willo : Only the other night I was in conversation with a Wolves supporter , perhaps in his 60s , who has been following the club for years .
In his estimation this is the best Wolves team he has seen .
SwordFish : We will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ record against Wolves , desperately unlucky not to have taken all 3 points from them at the start of the season DoomBear : The best we can hope for is probably 1-1 .
However , despite our improved performance I expect a seventh consecutive defeat sadly .
Eddie Mac : I can ’ t see us getting anything from this game .
The number 1 thing that has killed us all season is pace and our lack of it , Wolves have it in abundance .
El Zero : If I wasn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ d like to support right now is Wolves .
They are fast , flexible , have several Portuguese superstars and always want to come at you .
The technical level of their team is certainly top Watch out for their full backs posted out on the touchline and then coming in .
They are a joy to watch .
I just hope they have an off day against us .
EagleCoops : With Wolves pushing for the European spot I can not see us getting anything out of this .
2-0 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be tired , and reckon they are fitter , stronger and more skillful than us .
They also change tactics regularly if something doesn ’ t work .
They have a few good players , we have one misfiring one who will be man marked .
Tom Sedgwick : If we attack with that sort of intent against Wolves I fancy us there .
Still not convinced Roy is the man to carry us forward .

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Wolves welcome Crystal Palace to Molineux on Monday as their hunt for a place in next season’s Europa League continues.
Wanderers have Tottenham, Burnley, Sheffield United and Arsenal all below them who can still pip them to sixth spot, but another victory here over out of sorts Palace would go a long way to securing European football next term.
The Eagles, meanwhile, appear to be on the beach already; having hit 40 points just after the restart in a win at Bournemouth, they’ve lost their last six matches and haven’t scored in five of them.
Here is what their fanbase have been saying about the clash at Molineux and how they rate Wolves.
Crystal Palace fans on Wolves test
Jacey : Wolves?? They have all to play for, although it would not surprise me if we get a point.
Willo : Only the other night I was in conversation with a Wolves supporter,perhaps in his 60s, who has been following the club for years. In his estimation this is the best Wolves team he has seen.
SwordFish : We will win this, always had a good record against Wolves, desperately unlucky not to have taken all 3 points from them at the start of the season
DoomBear : The best we can hope for is probably 1-1. However, despite our improved performance I expect a seventh consecutive defeat sadly.
Eddie Mac: I can’t see us getting anything from this game. The number 1 thing that has killed us all season is pace and our lack of it, Wolves have it in abundance.
El Zero : If I wasn’t a Palace fan, the team I’d like to support right now is Wolves. They are fast, flexible, have several Portuguese superstars and always want to come at you. The technical level of their team is certainly top Watch out for their full backs posted out on the touchline and then coming in. They are a joy to watch. I just hope they have an off day against us.
EagleCoops : With Wolves pushing for the European spot I cannot see us getting anything out of this. 2-0 Wolves.
ASCPFC : I expect us to be tired, and reckon they are fitter, stronger and more skillful than us. They also change tactics regularly if something doesn’t work. They have a few good players, we have one misfiring one who will be man marked.
Tom Sedgwick: If we attack with that sort of intent against Wolves I fancy us there. Still not convinced Roy is the man to carry us forward.


birminghammail--2020-07-19--John Terry 'now feels time is right' for exit, report claims

John Terry `` now feels the time is right '' to leave his post as assistant manager at Aston Villa for a role as head coach elsewhere , claims a report by the Express on Sunday .
Bristol City are reported to be keen for the former Chelsea man to jump ship after failing to persuade Rangers boss Steven Gerrard to replace Lee Johnson at Ashton Gate .
And Terry is keen , claims the report , who cite the success of his former teammate Frank Lampard during his time with Derby County as a key bargaining chip for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` has seen the success being enjoyed by his former team-mate Lampard who is now in charge at Stamford Bridge after spending a season with Derby .
`` And he now feels that the time could be right for him to take his first-steps in sole charge this summer . ''
Speaking about Terry 's future to Sky Sports last weekend , Smith said : `` I have spoken to John and he is fully committed to our cause here at Aston Villa . ''
When asked if Terry could leave at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa 's Premier League fate , he added : `` I do n't think we can look at the summer , we 've got to look at now .
`` They 've got Dean Holden , a former coach of mine , in charge at the moment .
He is working hard for his club and JT is certainly working very hard for me .
`` We 've got a very good relationship and we enjoy working together . ''
But , last year , Terry made clear his ambitions to one day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to his time under Smith at Villa Park as the perfect educational tool to set him up for a big role in the game .
He said : `` In the long run that ’ s obviously my ambition but I ’ m not thinking that .
“ I ’ ve said as a player I got to the heights I wanted to get to and I firmly believe I ’ m a YTS ( Youth Training Scheme ) again .
“ I ’ m starting right from the very bottom , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I ’ m not afraid to do all the dirty work , picking up the cones , the balls , the bibs , that ’ s part of my education .
“ I ’ ve got a great teacher in Dean so I ’ m very fortunate to be able to sit there and learn .
“ I ’ ve always wanted to do it ( coach ) .
I think you know as a player when time ’ s up really .
“ It ’ s been something that I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and the experience and day-to-day work on the training field and what the manager allows me to do has been fantastic for me .
”

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John Terry "now feels the time is right" to leave his post as assistant manager at Aston Villa for a role as head coach elsewhere, claims a report by the Express on Sunday.
Bristol City are reported to be keen for the former Chelsea man to jump ship after failing to persuade Rangers boss Steven Gerrard to replace Lee Johnson at Ashton Gate.
And Terry is keen, claims the report, who cite the success of his former teammate Frank Lampard during his time with Derby County as a key bargaining chip for the Robins.
The report claims that Terry "has seen the success being enjoyed by his former team-mate Lampard who is now in charge at Stamford Bridge after spending a season with Derby.
"And he now feels that the time could be right for him to take his first-steps in sole charge this summer."
Speaking about Terry's future to Sky Sports last weekend, Smith said: "I have spoken to John and he is fully committed to our cause here at Aston Villa."
When asked if Terry could leave at the end of the season, regardless of Villa's Premier League fate, he added: "I don't think we can look at the summer, we've got to look at now.
"They've got Dean Holden, a former coach of mine, in charge at the moment. He is working hard for his club and JT is certainly working very hard for me.
"We've got a very good relationship and we enjoy working together."
But, last year, Terry made clear his ambitions to one day make it as a manager, pointing to his time under Smith at Villa Park as the perfect educational tool to set him up for a big role in the game.
He said: "In the long run that’s obviously my ambition but I’m not thinking that.
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“I’ve said as a player I got to the heights I wanted to get to and I firmly believe I’m a YTS (Youth Training Scheme) again.
“I’m starting right from the very bottom, I’m not afraid to say that, I’m not afraid to do all the dirty work, picking up the cones, the balls, the bibs, that’s part of my education.
“I’ve got a great teacher in Dean so I’m very fortunate to be able to sit there and learn.
“I’ve always wanted to do it (coach). I think you know as a player when time’s up really.
“It’s been something that I’ve been planning for a few years, and the experience and day-to-day work on the training field and what the manager allows me to do has been fantastic for me.”


birminghammail--2020-07-19--Pundit predicts one final twist on West Brom promotion race

West Bromwich Albion are back in the box seat with their promotion destiny in their own hands - but there will be one final twist in the promotion race Quest pundit Clinton Morrison The Baggies have clung onto second in the Championship , despite being beaten by Huddersfield Town on Friday night .
But now Brentford , who themselves dropped points away at Stoke City , are now as close as they have ever been to the top two with one final game to play .
`` It just did n't work out for Brentford , that 's all , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's been a huge blow because , obviously , West Brom dropped points and put Brentford in the box seat , but now West Brom are back in the box seat , '' he said .
The weekend 's results , with both West Brom and Brentford droppings points , have dragged Fulham back into the mix .
And Morrison believes Scott Parker 's side will make one final slip up on the final day , allowing Albion to win promotion and Brentford to follow them in third .
But it wo n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he says : `` West Brom are the favourites now , but you never know against QPR , they have some really talented players .
`` Mark Warburton is their manager , ex-Brentford , he 'll want to finish the season on a high .
`` I think Brentford will beat Barnsley , it 's going to be difficult though because Brentford will be wounded animals after today 's result .
`` And Fulham have Wigan .
That 's a tough place to go , Wigan .
They 're in great form @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to go with a Wigan win . ''

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West Bromwich Albion are back in the box seat with their promotion destiny in their own hands - but there will be one final twist in the promotion race Quest pundit Clinton Morrison
The Baggies have clung onto second in the Championship, despite being beaten by Huddersfield Town on Friday night.
But now Brentford, who themselves dropped points away at Stoke City, are now as close as they have ever been to the top two with one final game to play.
"It just didn't work out for Brentford, that's all," he told Quest.
"It's been a huge blow because, obviously, West Brom dropped points and put Brentford in the box seat, but now West Brom are back in the box seat," he said.
The weekend's results, with both West Brom and Brentford droppings points, have dragged Fulham back into the mix.
And Morrison believes Scott Parker's side will make one final slip up on the final day, allowing Albion to win promotion and Brentford to follow them in third.
But it won't be easy for Slaven Bilic's side, he says: "West Brom are the favourites now, but you never know against QPR, they have some really talented players.
"Mark Warburton is their manager, ex-Brentford, he'll want to finish the season on a high.
"I think Brentford will beat Barnsley, it's going to be difficult though because Brentford will be wounded animals after today's result.
"And Fulham have Wigan. That's a tough place to go, Wigan. They're in great form at home, so I am going to go with a Wigan win."


birminghammail--2020-07-19--West Brom set to miss out on transfer target ahead of £4.75m move

West Brom are set to miss out on transfer target Bright Osayi-Samuel - but the winger ’ s impending exit from Queens Park Rangers does mean that he likely won ’ t face Albion this coming week .
Young Osayi-Samuel , who has been a revelation for the Hoops this season , has been the subject of longstanding interest from the Baggies , but it appears as though they will have to look elsewhere in their pursuit of squad strengthening in the coming transfer window .
That ’ s because Osayi-Samuel is all set for a move to Belgian outfit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ improved offer after QPR rejected their opening offer .
He will cost the Belgian Pro League side just under £5m , after Rangers failed to tie him down to a new and extended contract .
Boss Mark Warburton , speaking after QPR ’ s dramatic 4-3 victory over Millwall at Loftus Road on Saturday , confirmed : “ There ’ s very strong interest from a Belgian club .
Bright was training with us yesterday to start today , but talks are now at an advanced stage and it was a case of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ No paperwork has been finalised but talks are certainly at an advanced stage.
” Having been cleared to complete a medical , it ’ s now deemed highly unlikely that Osayi-Samuel , absent from Saturday ’ s win , will be back in contention for QPR ’ s trip to Albion on Wednesday .
It ’ s a game , of course , that the Baggies must win to secure automatic promotion back to the Premier League .

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West Brom are set to miss out on transfer target Bright Osayi-Samuel - but the winger’s impending exit from Queens Park Rangers does mean that he likely won’t face Albion this coming week.
Young Osayi-Samuel, who has been a revelation for the Hoops this season, has been the subject of longstanding interest from the Baggies, but it appears as though they will have to look elsewhere in their pursuit of squad strengthening in the coming transfer window.
That’s because Osayi-Samuel is all set for a move to Belgian outfit Club Brugge, who returned with an improved offer after QPR rejected their opening offer. He will cost the Belgian Pro League side just under £5m, after Rangers failed to tie him down to a new and extended contract.
Boss Mark Warburton, speaking after QPR’s dramatic 4-3 victory over Millwall at Loftus Road on Saturday, confirmed: “There’s very strong interest from a Belgian club. Bright was training with us yesterday to start today, but talks are now at an advanced stage and it was a case of acting in everyone’s interests.
“No paperwork has been finalised but talks are certainly at an advanced stage.”
Having been cleared to complete a medical, it’s now deemed highly unlikely that Osayi-Samuel, absent from Saturday’s win, will be back in contention for QPR’s trip to Albion on Wednesday.
It’s a game, of course, that the Baggies must win to secure automatic promotion back to the Premier League.


birminghammail--2020-07-19--Women in crippling pain suffering every day to go to work

Period pain is seen as such a normal part of a woman 's life - but what do you do when it 's literally crippling you ?
Women who are suffering from endometriosis often wait years for a diagnosis after being told it 's 'just a bad period ' by which time they could need serious surgery .
Many women with the condition struggle to hold down work as a result and are unable to carry out everyday tasks without help and strong pain killers .
This is what life is like for Alison Lourens , from Redditch as she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to walk most days without crutches and relies on a mobility scooter at the age of 30 .
Alison told BirminghamLive that her quality of life has completely changed and she 's unable to work as much as she used to .
She said : `` I started having symptoms of endometriosis in February 2016 and by July 2019 , I could n't handle sitting at the desk all day because of the pain .
`` I had to reduce the hours I worked from September and I tried to get financial help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with how debilitating this illness is .
`` They told me that endometriosis was n't on the crtieria .
No one takes it seriously , even my doctor laughed in my face and described me as hysterical when I told him how much pain I was in .
`` I rely on a mobility scooter when I go out because my pelvis will just cease up if I walk to far .
I used to be a very active person but my quality of life has just completely changed .
`` I 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be on the waiting list for surgery .
My husband and I would like to start a family but I know that wo n't happen until I 've been able to get that .
`` I want to have children and then just have the full hysterectomy and take it all out . ''
A representative for the Department of Work & Pensions said : `` The best option would be to apply for Personal Independence Payment ( PIP ) rather than Universal Credit as this is not based on the specific @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Universal Credit if you have specific criteria . ''
However , council worker , Laura Hancocks , said she tried to claim PIP but was refused for being 'too well in the face . '
The 40-year-old who spent her birthday in hospital recovering from open surgery said that if they could see the damage on the inside their assessments would be different .
She said : `` I have suffered all my life from painful periods but nothing was found until I got my diagnosis in 2018 .
They found endometrial tissue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The doctors told me that I had one of the worst cases they 've ever seen so what should have been simple keyhole surgery became open surgery .
`` I asked to see the photos because I really wanted to see what was causing this pain so I know it was n't all in my head .
`` Thankfully my current employers have been very supportive and understanding but losing my job is a big fear because of time off .
It 's really effecting my mental health because I 'd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when redundancies are being made .
`` I have tried to access PIP in the past when it was all getting too much but I was refused .
The woman who did my assessment put in her report that I looked too well in the face .
`` The problem is it 's invisible .
If she could have seen what I saw in the photographs after my surgery , I think her decision would have been different . ''
The fear of being unable to hold down a job through the pain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a freelance Graphic designer after struggling to hold down retail and office jobs due to the pain of her condition .
The 22-year-old from Birmingham said that the coronavirus lockdown has shown her that some of the companies she previously worked for could have accommodated her need to work from home but refused .
She said : `` It 's like you 're disabled but just not disabled enough to get the support you need .
`` When I was working in retail or in an office they would n't allow me time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours so I became a freelancer to work from home .
`` This lockdown has now shown me and many others with that the office based companies could have actually accommodated our needs with flexible and home working , they just would n't .
`` People do n't realise how debilitating endometriosis is .
Once I have a flare up the pain can be there for weeks .
`` The doctors are reluctant to give me painkillers because my pain makes me sick and I end off taking more .
`` Just getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult because I 'm not going to die from it .
I was on the waiting list for a surgery consultation before all of this .
`` One of my biggest struggles has been to get to the shops .
I have n't been able to get priority delivery which means I 'm spending unjustifiable amounts on taxis to get to my local supermarket and standing in long queues in pain . ''

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Period pain is seen as such a normal part of a woman's life - but what do you do when it's literally crippling you?
Women who are suffering from endometriosis often wait years for a diagnosis after being told it's 'just a bad period' by which time they could need serious surgery.
Many women with the condition struggle to hold down work as a result and are unable to carry out everyday tasks without help and strong pain killers.
This is what life is like for Alison Lourens, from Redditch as she such severe pain that she is unable to walk most days without crutches and relies on a mobility scooter at the age of 30.
Alison told BirminghamLive that her quality of life has completely changed and she's unable to work as much as she used to.
She said: "I started having symptoms of endometriosis in February 2016 and by July 2019, I couldn't handle sitting at the desk all day because of the pain.
"I had to reduce the hours I worked from September and I tried to get financial help because I was missing out on hours with how debilitating this illness is.
What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb starts to grow in other places, such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes. Endometriosis can affect women of any age, but it's most common in women in their 30s and 40s. The main symptoms are: pain when going to the toilet
some difficulty getting pregnant
pain in the lower tummy or back (pelvic pain)
period pain that stops normal activities
constipation, feeling sick, diarrhoea, or blood in pee during a period For some women, endometriosis can have a big impact on their life and can lead to feelings of depression.
"They told me that endometriosis wasn't on the crtieria. No one takes it seriously, even my doctor laughed in my face and described me as hysterical when I told him how much pain I was in.
"I rely on a mobility scooter when I go out because my pelvis will just cease up if I walk to far. I used to be a very active person but my quality of life has just completely changed.
"I've had to pay £4.5k to got privately to be on the waiting list for surgery. My husband and I would like to start a family but I know that won't happen until I've been able to get that.
"I want to have children and then just have the full hysterectomy and take it all out."
A representative for the Department of Work & Pensions said: "The best option would be to apply for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) rather than Universal Credit as this is not based on the specific condition. You will only be given Universal Credit if you have specific criteria."
However, council worker, Laura Hancocks, said she tried to claim PIP but was refused for being 'too well in the face.'
The 40-year-old who spent her birthday in hospital recovering from open surgery said that if they could see the damage on the inside their assessments would be different.
She said: "I have suffered all my life from painful periods but nothing was found until I got my diagnosis in 2018. They found endometrial tissue in my bowel, bladder and cervix.
"The doctors told me that I had one of the worst cases they've ever seen so what should have been simple keyhole surgery became open surgery.
"I asked to see the photos because I really wanted to see what was causing this pain so I know it wasn't all in my head.
"Thankfully my current employers have been very supportive and understanding but losing my job is a big fear because of time off. It's really effecting my mental health because I'd be the first in line to go when redundancies are being made.
"I have tried to access PIP in the past when it was all getting too much but I was refused. The woman who did my assessment put in her report that I looked too well in the face.
"The problem is it's invisible. If she could have seen what I saw in the photographs after my surgery, I think her decision would have been different."
The fear of being unable to hold down a job through the pain became very real for Malikah Holder, a freelance Graphic designer after struggling to hold down retail and office jobs due to the pain of her condition.
The 22-year-old from Birmingham said that the coronavirus lockdown has shown her that some of the companies she previously worked for could have accommodated her need to work from home but refused.
She said: "It's like you're disabled but just not disabled enough to get the support you need.
"When I was working in retail or in an office they wouldn't allow me time off or require me to do extra hours so I became a freelancer to work from home.
"This lockdown has now shown me and many others with that the office based companies could have actually accommodated our needs with flexible and home working, they just wouldn't.
"People don't realise how debilitating endometriosis is. Once I have a flare up the pain can be there for weeks.
"The doctors are reluctant to give me painkillers because my pain makes me sick and I end off taking more.
"Just getting a doctors appointment at the moment is difficult because I'm not going to die from it. I was on the waiting list for a surgery consultation before all of this.
"One of my biggest struggles has been to get to the shops. I haven't been able to get priority delivery which means I'm spending unjustifiable amounts on taxis to get to my local supermarket and standing in long queues in pain."


birminghammail--2020-07-19--Gerrard could play part in managerial decision at Villa Park

Steven Gerrard could play a big part in deciding where the future of Aston Villa assistant boss John Terry lies .
The Rangers chief is heavily linked with the vacant manager 's job at Bristol City this summer following Lee Johnson 's dismissal .
The Liverpool legend has enjoyed a relatively successful two years north of the border , despite failing to return his side to the top of the Scottish Premier League - and has now found himself linked with jobs in England .
First , he was linked with a role at Birmingham City before Bristol City were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it has been reported in today 's Sunday papers that Gerrard has turned the Robins away , determined to stay at Ibrox .
And it is that decision that has seen the Ashton Gate club reportedly turn their attention to Terry who may soon find himself in search of new opportunities should the Villans fall to relegation from the Premier League .
At City , Terry would take over a young a vibrant side who , until the coronavirus crisis hammered a hole into the season 's schedule , were on course to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But for now , his future is at Villa , says Dean Smith , even if Terry has in the past made clear his intentions to make it as a top manager .
“ I ’ ve always wanted to do it , '' he said last year .
`` I think you know as a player when time ’ s up really .
“ It ’ s been something that I ’ ve been planning for a few years , and the experience and day-to-day work on the training field and what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been fantastic for me .
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Steven Gerrard could play a big part in deciding where the future of Aston Villa assistant boss John Terry lies.
The Rangers chief is heavily linked with the vacant manager's job at Bristol City this summer following Lee Johnson's dismissal.
The Liverpool legend has enjoyed a relatively successful two years north of the border, despite failing to return his side to the top of the Scottish Premier League - and has now found himself linked with jobs in England.
First, he was linked with a role at Birmingham City before Bristol City were said to have come knocking.
But it has been reported in today's Sunday papers that Gerrard has turned the Robins away, determined to stay at Ibrox.
And it is that decision that has seen the Ashton Gate club reportedly turn their attention to Terry who may soon find himself in search of new opportunities should the Villans fall to relegation from the Premier League.
At City, Terry would take over a young a vibrant side who, until the coronavirus crisis hammered a hole into the season's schedule, were on course to battle for play-off promotion this summer.
But for now, his future is at Villa, says Dean Smith, even if Terry has in the past made clear his intentions to make it as a top manager.
“I’ve always wanted to do it," he said last year. "I think you know as a player when time’s up really.
“It’s been something that I’ve been planning for a few years, and the experience and day-to-day work on the training field and what the manager allows me to do has been fantastic for me.”


birminghammail--2020-07-19--Universal Credit boost as thousands get two weeks extra cash - do you qualify?

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced a cash boost for thousands of people moving on to Universal Credit .
And the extra money does not have to be paid back .
Anyone moving from one of those to Universal Credit typically finds their existing benefits are stopped .
That can create financial difficulties during the wait for Universal Credit - which is around five weeks but can be 11 weeks or more .
Since April 2018 , those on Housing Benefit were given two weeks extra when moving to UC and this is believed to have helped 2.3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks extra is also being offered to those who move to Universal Credit from income-based Jobseeker ’ s Allowance ( JSA ) , income-related Employment and Support Allowance ( ESA ) and Income Support ( IS ) .
That could help an estimated 1.1 million households , according to one report seen by Birmingham Live .
The DWP today announced that thousands of benefit recipients moving to Universal Credit are to receive up to two weeks of additional cash to provide them with extra support .
From Wednesday , July 22 , if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jobseeker ’ s Allowance ( JSA ) , income-related Employment and Support Allowance ( ESA ) or Income Support ends due to them applying for Universal Credit they will receive a payment worth up to two weeks of their legacy award .
By our reckoning , it could mean around £120 to £200 extra to tide people over during the wait for Universal Credit - and could ease the need to take out an advance payment of UC that then has to be repaid like a loan .
This one-time payment , known @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people during their first assessment period , and does not have to be paid back .
It will be paid automatically to eligible claimants when they claim Universal Credit for the first time , so they don ’ t have to contact the Department for Work and Pensions to receive it .
And it will not affect the amount of Universal Credit they receive .
Minister for Welfare Delivery Will Quince said : `` This one-off payment will provide additional support as claimants move from legacy benefits to Universal Credit .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back and won ’ t affect their UC award , so is welcome extra cash in pockets . ''
Run-on payments will include other premiums that claimants have been receiving prior to moving over to Universal Credit , including Enhanced Disability Premium , carer premium or ESA work-related activity component .
Anyone on the legacy benefits being replaced by Universal Credit is moved across when their circumstances change , such as moving home , losing their job or having a baby .
Everyone else on the legacy benefits is expected to be moved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is much later than originally forecast and will increase the cost of implementing Universal Credit to £4.6 billion .
The DWP insists that Universal Credit `` simplifies the benefit system '' and means that `` people are moving into work faster and staying in work for longer than they were on previous benefits . ''
Since mid-March , the DWP has managed to process more than 2.5 million claims for Universal Credit and pay over one million new claims advances , which it says has meant hundreds of millions of pounds getting to @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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The Department for Work and Pensions has announced a cash boost for thousands of people moving on to Universal Credit.
And the extra money does not have to be paid back.
Universal Credit replaces six existing benefits:
Child Tax Credit
Housing Benefit
Income Support
income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Working Tax Credit
Anyone moving from one of those to Universal Credit typically finds their existing benefits are stopped.
That can create financial difficulties during the wait for Universal Credit - which is around five weeks but can be 11 weeks or more.
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Since April 2018, those on Housing Benefit were given two weeks extra when moving to UC and this is believed to have helped 2.3 million households.
And now that two weeks extra is also being offered to those who move to Universal Credit from income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and Income Support (IS).
That could help an estimated 1.1 million households, according to one report seen by Birmingham Live.
The DWP today announced that thousands of benefit recipients moving to Universal Credit are to receive up to two weeks of additional cash to provide them with extra support.
From Wednesday, July 22, if someone’s existing claim of income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) or Income Support ends due to them applying for Universal Credit they will receive a payment worth up to two weeks of their legacy award.
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By our reckoning, it could mean around £120 to £200 extra to tide people over during the wait for Universal Credit - and could ease the need to take out an advance payment of UC that then has to be repaid like a loan.
This one-time payment, known as a run-on, is to help people during their first assessment period, and does not have to be paid back.
It will be paid automatically to eligible claimants when they claim Universal Credit for the first time, so they don’t have to contact the Department for Work and Pensions to receive it.
And it will not affect the amount of Universal Credit they receive.
Minister for Welfare Delivery Will Quince said: "This one-off payment will provide additional support as claimants move from legacy benefits to Universal Credit.
"It doesn’t have to be paid back and won’t affect their UC award, so is welcome extra cash in pockets."
Run-on payments will include other premiums that claimants have been receiving prior to moving over to Universal Credit, including Enhanced Disability Premium, carer premium or ESA work-related activity component.
Anyone on the legacy benefits being replaced by Universal Credit is moved across when their circumstances change, such as moving home, losing their job or having a baby.
Everyone else on the legacy benefits is expected to be moved across by September 24. This date is much later than originally forecast and will increase the cost of implementing Universal Credit to £4.6 billion.
The DWP insists that Universal Credit "simplifies the benefit system" and means that "people are moving into work faster and staying in work for longer than they were on previous benefits."
Since mid-March, the DWP has managed to process more than 2.5 million claims for Universal Credit and pay over one million new claims advances, which it says has meant hundreds of millions of pounds getting to those in urgent need within days.


birminghammail--2020-07-19--The former Birmingham City man tasked with relegating Aston Villa

Watford will turn to a former Birmingham City player in a bid to save themselves from relegation .
The Hornets made the decision to shake Nigel Pearson and assistant Craig Shakespeare with two games to go earlier today .
The team lies in 17th place , just three points above Bournemouth and Aston Villa , and Watford will need to ensure the relegation of both teams to ensure survival .
The latter might be relished by new caretaker manager Hayden Mullins due to his Blues history .
Sign up for our football newsletter with your email in the box at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here Mullins played for Blues during the latter portion of his career , making over thirty appearances between 2012 and 2014 .
Graham Stack will assist him in guiding Watford to safety against Manchester City and Arsenal , with club needing at least a victory in one of those matches to achieve survival , with the Villans licking their lips at the chance to face Arsenal and West Ham following Watford 's annoucement and Bournemouth 's loss earlier today .
`` Watford FC confirms that Nigel Pearson has left the club with immediate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a statement released on Sunday evening .
`` Hayden Mullins , with Graham Stack as his assistant , will take up the position of Interim Head Coach for the Hornets ' final two Premier League fixtures of the 2019/20 season .
`` There will be no further club comment . ''

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Watford will turn to a former Birmingham City player in a bid to save themselves from relegation.
The Hornets made the decision to shake Nigel Pearson and assistant Craig Shakespeare with two games to go earlier today.
The team lies in 17th place, just three points above Bournemouth and Aston Villa, and Watford will need to ensure the relegation of both teams to ensure survival.
The latter might be relished by new caretaker manager Hayden Mullins due to his Blues history.
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Mullins played for Blues during the latter portion of his career, making over thirty appearances between 2012 and 2014.
Graham Stack will assist him in guiding Watford to safety against Manchester City and Arsenal, with club needing at least a victory in one of those matches to achieve survival, with the Villans licking their lips at the chance to face Arsenal and West Ham following Watford's annoucement and Bournemouth's loss earlier today.
"Watford FC confirms that Nigel Pearson has left the club with immediate effect," the club said in a statement released on Sunday evening.
"Hayden Mullins, with Graham Stack as his assistant, will take up the position of Interim Head Coach for the Hornets' final two Premier League fixtures of the 2019/20 season.
"There will be no further club comment."


birminghammail--2020-07-19--Comet Neowise can be seen above the UK tonight - here's how to spot it

Comet Neowise is visible in the skies tonight - but you 'll have to stay up late to catch a glimpse of the phenomenon .
The comet will be visible after dark , meaning after 10pm , or before 5am , according to astronomy experts .
Officially known as C/2020 F3 , it can be seen with the naked eye once you 've pinpointed it using a set of binoculars ( or a telescope ) .
Some astronomers say it 's the best comet visible from the UK in more than two decades .
Neowise was discovered on March 27 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ telescope called Near Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer ( or NEOWISE for short ) , hence its name .
It will be about 64 million miles ( 103 million km ) away - but now is the best time to capture it as it will likely be at its brightest , according to experts .
From the middle of July onwards , the comet will be visible all through the night , but always low in the sky .
By July 25 , the comet will appear 30 degrees up from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on July 30-31 , the comet will be passing just to the north of the fine star cluster of Coma Berenices or Berenice 's Hair .
NASA said : `` A comet has suddenly become visible to the unaided eye .
`` Comet C/2020 F3 ( Neowise ) was discovered in late March and brightened as it reached its closest approach to the Sun , inside the orbit of Mercury , late last week .
`` The interplanetary iceberg survived solar heating , so far , and is now becoming closer to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back to the outer Solar System .
`` As Comet Neowise became one of the few naked-eye comets of the 21st Century , word spread quickly , and the comet has already been photographed behind many famous sites and cities around the globe . ''

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Comet Neowise is visible in the skies tonight - but you'll have to stay up late to catch a glimpse of the phenomenon.
The comet will be visible after dark, meaning after 10pm, or before 5am, according to astronomy experts.
Officially known as C/2020 F3, it can be seen with the naked eye once you've pinpointed it using a set of binoculars (or a telescope).
Some astronomers say it's the best comet visible from the UK in more than two decades.
Neowise was discovered on March 27, 2020, by the NASA space telescope called Near Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (or NEOWISE for short), hence its name.
It will be about 64 million miles (103 million km) away - but now is the best time to capture it as it will likely be at its brightest, according to experts.
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From the middle of July onwards, the comet will be visible all through the night, but always low in the sky.
By July 25, the comet will appear 30 degrees up from the west-northwest horizon as darkness falls.
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And on July 30-31, the comet will be passing just to the north of the fine star cluster of Coma Berenices or Berenice's Hair.
NASA said: "A comet has suddenly become visible to the unaided eye.
"Comet C/2020 F3 (Neowise) was discovered in late March and brightened as it reached its closest approach to the Sun, inside the orbit of Mercury, late last week.
"The interplanetary iceberg survived solar heating, so far, and is now becoming closer to the Earth as it starts its long trek back to the outer Solar System.
"As Comet Neowise became one of the few naked-eye comets of the 21st Century, word spread quickly, and the comet has already been photographed behind many famous sites and cities around the globe."


birminghammail--2020-07-19--Ten emergency 'Nightingale courts' set up to deal with backlog of cases

Ten emergency `` Nightingale courts '' have been set up to help the justice system cope with the backlog of cases built up during the pandemic .
The ad hoc courts will hear non-custodial crime cases as well as tribunals , family and civil matters to ensure `` the wheels of justice keep turning '' , the Ministry of Justice ( MoJ ) said .
Magistrates ' courts in England and Wales are facing a backlog of some 480,000 cases , while crown courts - where the most serious offences like rape and murder are dealt with - are dealing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to MoJ data for June .
The MoJ said the new courts would create more space for existing courts to hear serious jury trials , which were temporarily paused as lockdown took effect .
Caroline Goodwin QC , chairwoman of the Criminal Bar Association , welcomed the news as a `` start '' , adding : `` Now let 's get serious and open up 50 more buildings and focus on criminal trials . ''
She said : `` Time is of the essence .
Two months of delay getting these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suffering to get trials on that have already been delayed for between one and three years , impacting tens of thousands of those left waiting . ''
Ms Goodwin said some 26,000 crown court trials have piled up and are waiting to start , `` more than twice the number than those which took place last year after Government cuts forced court rooms to shut '' .
She said the Government 's `` destructive slashing '' of justice system budgets had led to backlogs pre-pandemic , noting that 12,473 trials with fixed dates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to cuts to court sitting days , while perfectly good court rooms were kept idle just to shave costs '' .
A court set up in East Pallant House , Chichester , is expected to begin hearing cases next week , with all 10 locations aiming to be operational by next month , the MoJ said .
After jury trials were halted in March and around half of courts closed , up to nine in 10 hearings have used remote technology to continue making progress throughout the pandemic , it added .
Some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ almost two months on hold , but last month Justice Secretary Robert Buckland QC warned that clearing the lockdown-induced backlog could continue into next year .
Mr Buckland said of the new interim courts : `` They will help boost capacity across our courts and tribunals - reducing delays and delivering speedier justice for victims .
`` But we wo n't stop there .
Together with the judiciary , courts staff and legal sector , I am determined that we must pursue every available option to ensure our courts recover as quickly as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ David Lammy , said : `` The Government clearly does not recognise the scale of the crisis in our justice system .
The backlog in criminal cases was in the tens of thousands before the pandemic began , coronavirus has only made an existing problem worse .
`` The fact that several of the new 'Nightingale ' courts are former courts which the Government closed down exposes the cost of 10 years of cuts to the justice system .
The Government must do much more to ensure victims of crime are no longer @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Ten emergency "Nightingale courts" have been set up to help the justice system cope with the backlog of cases built up during the pandemic.
The ad hoc courts will hear non-custodial crime cases as well as tribunals, family and civil matters to ensure "the wheels of justice keep turning", the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) said.
Magistrates' courts in England and Wales are facing a backlog of some 480,000 cases, while crown courts - where the most serious offences like rape and murder are dealt with - are dealing with a pile-up of some 41,000 cases, according to MoJ data for June.
The MoJ said the new courts would create more space for existing courts to hear serious jury trials, which were temporarily paused as lockdown took effect.
Caroline Goodwin QC, chairwoman of the Criminal Bar Association, welcomed the news as a "start", adding: "Now let's get serious and open up 50 more buildings and focus on criminal trials."
She said: "Time is of the essence. Two months of delay getting these 10 on-stream just piles on the human suffering to get trials on that have already been delayed for between one and three years, impacting tens of thousands of those left waiting."
Ms Goodwin said some 26,000 crown court trials have piled up and are waiting to start, "more than twice the number than those which took place last year after Government cuts forced court rooms to shut".
She said the Government's "destructive slashing" of justice system budgets had led to backlogs pre-pandemic, noting that 12,473 trials with fixed dates last year were "simply bumped due to cuts to court sitting days, while perfectly good court rooms were kept idle just to shave costs".
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A court set up in East Pallant House, Chichester, is expected to begin hearing cases next week, with all 10 locations aiming to be operational by next month, the MoJ said.
After jury trials were halted in March and around half of courts closed, up to nine in 10 hearings have used remote technology to continue making progress throughout the pandemic, it added.
Some jury trials resumed in May, after almost two months on hold, but last month Justice Secretary Robert Buckland QC warned that clearing the lockdown-induced backlog could continue into next year.
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Mr Buckland said of the new interim courts: "They will help boost capacity across our courts and tribunals - reducing delays and delivering speedier justice for victims.
"But we won't stop there. Together with the judiciary, courts staff and legal sector, I am determined that we must pursue every available option to ensure our courts recover as quickly as possible."
Shadow justice secretary, David Lammy, said: "The Government clearly does not recognise the scale of the crisis in our justice system. The backlog in criminal cases was in the tens of thousands before the pandemic began, coronavirus has only made an existing problem worse.
"The fact that several of the new 'Nightingale' courts are former courts which the Government closed down exposes the cost of 10 years of cuts to the justice system. The Government must do much more to ensure victims of crime are no longer denied justice because of delay."
The confirmed sites are:
- Former county court at Telford, Shropshire;
- Hertfordshire Development Centre, Stevenage;
- Swansea Council Chambers, Swansea;
- Cloth Hall Court, Leeds;
- Middlesbrough Town Hall, Teesside;
- East Pallant House, Chichester;
- 102 Petty France, London;
- Prospero House, London;
- Former magistrates' court at Fleetwood, Lancashire;
- Knights' Chamber and Visitor Centre, Bishop's Palace, Peterborough Cathedral.