birminghammail--2020-07-06--Taxi passenger seriously hurt after falling into road on 'Super Saturday'

A woman was left seriously injured after falling out of a taxi into a busy road on 'Super Saturday ' .
The passenger was badly injured when she fell from the vehicle and into East Meadway , Kitts Green on Saturday afternoon , July 4 .
She was found by members of the public , who attempted to help her at the scene just before 5.20pm .
A huge emergency service presence then swarmed the area , cordoning off part of the road with police tape .
Two ambulances and several police cars were pictured blocking the street as concerned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ casualty was given trauma care by medics who found her in a serious condition in the street .
She was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for emergency care .
The exact circumstances around the incident are not known , but police said it did not appear 'suspicious ' .
No arrests have been made , West Midlands Police confirmed .
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A spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said : `` We were called at 5.17pm on Saturday 4 July to reports of a woman who had fallen out of a vehicle in East Meadway , Kitts Green , Birmingham .
`` Two ambulances , a paramedic officer and the West Midlands CARE Team attended .
`` Crews arrived to find a woman who was in a serious condition .
`` She was given trauma care by crews on scene before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for further emergency care . ''

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A woman was left seriously injured after falling out of a taxi into a busy road on 'Super Saturday'.
The passenger was badly injured when she fell from the vehicle and into East Meadway, Kitts Green on Saturday afternoon, July 4.
Members of the public reportedly attempted to help her at the scene, near Gerardsfield Road, just before 5.20pm.
A huge emergency service presence then swarmed the area, cordoning off part of the road with police tape.
Two ambulances and several police cars were pictured blocking the street as concerned witnesses flocked to social media.
The casualty was given trauma care by medics who found her in a serious condition in the street.
She was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for emergency care.
The exact circumstances around the incident are not known, but police said it did not appear 'suspicious'.
No arrests have been made, West Midlands Police confirmed.
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A spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called at 5.17pm on Saturday 4 July to reports of a woman who had fallen out of a vehicle in East Meadway, Kitts Green, Birmingham.
"Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the West Midlands CARE Team attended.
"Crews arrived to find a woman who was in a serious condition.
"She was given trauma care by crews on scene before being taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for further emergency care."


birminghammail--2020-07-06--Fire that ripped through former school was 'started deliberately'

A fire that ripped through a former school in Dudley was 'started deliberately ' .
Part of the old Sir Gilbert Claughton School in Blowers Green Road collapsed as a result of the blaze , which broke out in the early hours of Sunday morning ( July 5 ) .
At its height , there were more than 20 firefighters at the scene .
A hydraulic platform was also drafted in to tackle the flames from above .
West Midlands Fire Service said crews were alerted at 2.18am and faced `` challenging conditions '' due to parts of the building @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was made and resources were scaled down by mid-morning .
A spokesman for the service has now announced fire investigators believe it was started deliberately .
West Midlands Police has been contacted for comment .
The school officially closed on August 31 , 1990 , with the last pupils leaving a month before .
It was later known as the Claughton Centre and used as offices .
The site was sold by SDL Auctions Bigwood at Villa Park in May 2019 for £405,000 - even though it had a guide price of £200,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into 21 apartments .

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A fire that ripped through a former school in Dudley was 'started deliberately'.
Part of the old Sir Gilbert Claughton School in Blowers Green Road collapsed as a result of the blaze, which broke out in the early hours of Sunday morning (July 5).
At its height, there were more than 20 firefighters at the scene. A hydraulic platform was also drafted in to tackle the flames from above.
West Midlands Fire Service said crews were alerted at 2.18am and faced "challenging conditions" due to parts of the building collapsing.
However "good progress" was made and resources were scaled down by mid-morning.
A spokesman for the service has now announced fire investigators believe it was started deliberately.
West Midlands Police has been contacted for comment.
The school officially closed on August 31, 1990, with the last pupils leaving a month before.
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It was later known as the Claughton Centre and used as offices.
The site was sold by SDL Auctions Bigwood at Villa Park in May 2019 for £405,000 - even though it had a guide price of £200,000.
There were plans to transform it into 21 apartments.


birminghammail--2020-07-06--Ryan Bennett earns rave review after long-awaited Leicester debut

Ryan Bennett finally made his long-awaited debut for Leicester City in their weekend win over Crystal Palace .
The Wolverhampton Wanderers defender has been made to wait patiently for his chance by Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers since swapping West Midlands for East at the end of January .
Bennett 's move to the King Power is only a loan one but it could be made permanent for a fee of £5million at the end of the season .
When Nuno Espirito Santo agreed to let Bennett leave Wolves and Leicester were n't in direct competition in the Premier League , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them jostling for Champions League football with five games to go .
Wolves have surged up the table in recent weeks , whereas Leicester have faltered dramatically since being 14 points clear of fifth-place in December .
Wolves ' slip up against Arsenal at the weekend , coupled with Leicester 's 3-0 win over Palace , has given the Foxes some much-needed breathing room heading into the run-in .
And Bennett now looks set to play his part after taking to the field in Leicester 's colours for the first time on Saturday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ben Chilwell at the King Power and helped Leicester to their first win since the restart .
Describing Bennett 's debut , LeciestershireLive 's Jordan Blackwell wrote : `` An old-fashioned centre-half , Bennett was resolute on his debut , thundering into challenges and letting Palace attackers know he ’ s not there to mess around .
He was decent on the ball too . ''
Bennett , 30 , was a popular figure at Molineux during his two-and-a-half years at the club , with his winner at Ashton Gate in 2017 going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future seems certain to be away from WV1 , even if his loan move to Leicester does n't become a permanent one .

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Ryan Bennett finally made his long-awaited debut for Leicester City in their weekend win over Crystal Palace.
The Wolverhampton Wanderers defender has been made to wait patiently for his chance by Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers since swapping West Midlands for East at the end of January.
Bennett's move to the King Power is only a loan one but it could be made permanent for a fee of £5million at the end of the season.
When Nuno Espirito Santo agreed to let Bennett leave Wolves and Leicester weren't in direct competition in the Premier League, but a shift in momentum has left them jostling for Champions League football with five games to go.
Wolves have surged up the table in recent weeks, whereas Leicester have faltered dramatically since being 14 points clear of fifth-place in December.
Wolves' slip up against Arsenal at the weekend, coupled with Leicester's 3-0 win over Palace, has given the Foxes some much-needed breathing room heading into the run-in.
And Bennett now looks set to play his part after taking to the field in Leicester's colours for the first time on Saturday. He was a half-time substitute for Ben Chilwell at the King Power and helped Leicester to their first win since the restart.
Describing Bennett's debut, LeciestershireLive's Jordan Blackwell wrote: "An old-fashioned centre-half, Bennett was resolute on his debut, thundering into challenges and letting Palace attackers know he’s not there to mess around. He was decent on the ball too."
Bennett, 30, was a popular figure at Molineux during his two-and-a-half years at the club, with his winner at Ashton Gate in 2017 going down in club folklore.
But his future seems certain to be away from WV1, even if his loan move to Leicester doesn't become a permanent one.


birminghammail--2020-07-06--Martin Lewis urges millions taking payment holiday to follow 'golden rule'

MoneySavingExpert founder Martin Lewis has issued a warning over payment holidays - and told This Morning viewers his `` golden rule '' .
Martin has stints on a string of ITV1 daytime TV favourites including Lorraine , Good Morning Britain and This Morning .
He appeared via video link , dialling in to Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield to discuss payments holidays and issuing Brits some advice .
Martin , who set up MSE and updates his social media followers each week in a newsletter , has become a go-to reliable source of guidance during the coronavirus crisis .
Asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holidays today , Martin warned : `` But remember this is a deferral .
It does not mean you do not have to pay .
`` It does not mean the interest will not add up . ''
Martin , who has his own ITV1 show the Martin Lewis Money Show , added : `` It just means you do not pay for a while and you pay later .
`` And the interest on things - especially on products like credit cards - will be racking up in the mean time .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a payment holiday unless you need it .
`` If you do need it , then you should take it . ''
He also warned : `` But only do it if you need it .
Do not see it as a cheap or an easy way out .
`` It is far better to take an agreed payment holiday than not being able to pay , not being able to feed your family , or afford your other bills .
`` But only do it if you need it . ''

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MoneySavingExpert founder Martin Lewis has issued a warning over payment holidays - and told This Morning viewers his "golden rule".
Martin has stints on a string of ITV1 daytime TV favourites including Lorraine, Good Morning Britain and This Morning.
He appeared via video link, dialling in to Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield to discuss payments holidays and issuing Brits some advice.
Martin, who set up MSE and updates his social media followers each week in a newsletter, has become a go-to reliable source of guidance during the coronavirus crisis.
Asked by Holly, 39, about payment holidays today, Martin warned: "But remember this is a deferral. It does not mean you do not have to pay.
"It does not mean the interest will not add up."
Martin, who has his own ITV1 show the Martin Lewis Money Show, added: "It just means you do not pay for a while and you pay later.
"And the interest on things - especially on products like credit cards - will be racking up in the mean time.
"You do not want to take a payment holiday unless you need it.
"If you do need it, then you should take it."
He also warned: "But only do it if you need it. Do not see it as a cheap or an easy way out.
"It is far better to take an agreed payment holiday than not being able to pay, not being able to feed your family, or afford your other bills.
"But only do it if you need it."


birminghammail--2020-07-06--Armed officers called to mystery disturbance at county home

Police , including officers with firearms , swooped on a Worcestershire property after reports of a ‘ disturbance ’ and men going inside .
Officers from West Mercia Police attended the address in Baxters Walk , Malvern where four men were believed to have entered at around 5.30am on Monday ( July 6 ) .
A big police presence , including armed officers , went and carried out a search of a home and surrounding area but found nothing .
The force said , ‘ no one has been harmed during the incident ’ .
A cordon remained in place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and ‘ officers will remain in the area to offer reassurance ’ .
Detective Inspector Tony Garner from West Mercia Police , said : “ We know that a significant police presence can cause concern , and I would like to reassure local residents that a search of the area has been carried out , but that at this time nothing untoward has been identified .
`` We are particularly interested to hear from anyone who may have heard or seen anyone acting suspiciously , or any unusual vehicle activity in the area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area into the evening to carry out patrols and to provide reassurance to the local community.
” Investigations are on-going , anyone who may have heard or seen any unusual activity in the area at the time is asked to call West Mercia Police on 101 quoting incident number : 0053_I_06072020 .
Anyone who wishes to remain anonymous can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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Police, including officers with firearms, swooped on a Worcestershire property after reports of a ‘disturbance’ and men going inside.
Officers from West Mercia Police attended the address in Baxters Walk, Malvern where four men were believed to have entered at around 5.30am on Monday (July 6).
A big police presence, including armed officers, went and carried out a search of a home and surrounding area but found nothing.
The force said, ‘no one has been harmed during the incident’. A cordon remained in place at the Worcestershire street on Monday morning and ‘officers will remain in the area to offer reassurance’.
Detective Inspector Tony Garner from West Mercia Police, said: “We know that a significant police presence can cause concern, and I would like to reassure local residents that a search of the area has been carried out, but that at this time nothing untoward has been identified.
"We are particularly interested to hear from anyone who may have heard or seen anyone acting suspiciously, or any unusual vehicle activity in the area.
“Officers will remain in the area into the evening to carry out patrols and to provide reassurance to the local community.”
Investigations are on-going, anyone who may have heard or seen any unusual activity in the area at the time is asked to call West Mercia Police on 101 quoting incident number: 0053_I_06072020.
Anyone who wishes to remain anonymous can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-07-06--Aston Villa and Liverpool striker Milan Baros announces retirement

One-time Aston Villa striker Milan Baros has announced he 'll retire at the end of the current Czech league season .
The 38-year-old - signed by David O'Leary for £6.5m from Liverpool in 2005 - has scored three times in 18 appearances for boyhood club Banik Ostrava this term .
Baros played as recently as Sunday in the 0-0 draw with Viktoria Plzen but , last week , explained he had been struggling with Achilles and calf injuries in recent years .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like to , but the body has already said stop , '' Baros admitted .
`` Those health problems have been with me for a long time and the body is not working as I was used to in my career . ''
He added : `` The reasons are clear .
Age can not be stopped .
Secondly , my health side , which has been bad for the last season .
After any workload , I started to feel such pain that it is not possible to continue my professional career @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 51 appearances in at 18 months at Villa Park before Martin O'Neill swapped him for John Carew at Lyon in January 2007 .
The Czech striker previously won the Champions League with Liverpool prior to his Villa Park switch while , in 2004 , ended up as the golden boot winner at the Euros .
He also featured for Portsmouth and won the FA Cup in 2008 before stints in Turkey with Galatasaray and Antalyaspor before returning to his homeland in 2014 .
Baros retired from international football in 2012 .

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One-time Aston Villa striker Milan Baros has announced he'll retire at the end of the current Czech league season.
The 38-year-old - signed by David O'Leary for £6.5m from Liverpool in 2005 - has scored three times in 18 appearances for boyhood club Banik Ostrava this term.
Baros played as recently as Sunday in the 0-0 draw with Viktoria Plzen but, last week, explained he had been struggling with Achilles and calf injuries in recent years.
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"The head would like to, but the body has already said stop," Baros admitted.
"Those health problems have been with me for a long time and the body is not working as I was used to in my career."
He added: "The reasons are clear. Age cannot be stopped. Secondly, my health side, which has been bad for the last season. After any workload, I started to feel such pain that it is not possible to continue my professional career."
Baros scored 14 goals in 51 appearances in 18 months at Villa Park before Martin O'Neill swapped him for John Carew at Lyon in January 2007.
The Czech striker previously won the Champions League with Liverpool prior to his Villa Park switch while, in 2004, ended up as the golden boot winner at the Euros.
He also featured for Portsmouth and won the FA Cup in 2008 before stints in Turkey with Galatasaray and Antalyaspor before returning to his homeland in 2014. Baros retired from international football in 2012.


birminghammail--2020-07-06--Banksy artwork for Dismaland installed permanently in Weston-super-Mare

A piece of art by Banksy as part of his famous 'Dismaland ' project is to be installed as a permanent fixture in the town where it appeared .
The giant pinwheel was given to Weston-super-Mare in Somerset by the elusive street artist after the 'bemusement park ' event finished in 2015 .
It has been in storage since but , after discussions between Banksy 's people and the local council , is now set to be positioned in the town centre .
'Dismaland ' was set-up as a temporary exhibition in the Tropicana , a disused lido , five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pop-up theme park with a twist over its five-week run - pumping an estimated £20 million into the local economy .
Councillor Mark Canniford , of North Somerset Council , said on a Facebook Live : `` We have now got agreement with the Banksy organisation where the pinwheel can go .
`` It will be in the centre of town .
`` We ’ re currently dealing with the engineering aspects - it has to be well fitted to the ground .
Someone might take a shine to the pinwheel , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ art .
`` It ’ s going to be in the centre of town .
We ’ re looking at the other opportunities around that location .
`` It ’ s something that will be happening soon .
The lockdown has made it difficult to do the work . ''

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A piece of art by Banksy as part of his famous 'Dismaland' project is to be installed as a permanent fixture in the town where it appeared.
The giant pinwheel was given to Weston-super-Mare in Somerset by the elusive street artist after the 'bemusement park' event finished in 2015.
It has been in storage since but, after discussions between Banksy's people and the local council, is now set to be positioned in the town centre.
'Dismaland' was set-up as a temporary exhibition in the Tropicana, a disused lido, five years ago.
More than 150,000 visited the pop-up theme park with a twist over its five-week run - pumping an estimated £20 million into the local economy.
Councillor Mark Canniford, of North Somerset Council, said on a Facebook Live: "We have now got agreement with the Banksy organisation where the pinwheel can go.
"It will be in the centre of town.
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"We’re currently dealing with the engineering aspects - it has to be well fitted to the ground. Someone might take a shine to the pinwheel, it’s a Banksy piece of art.
"It’s going to be in the centre of town. We’re looking at the other opportunities around that location.
"It’s something that will be happening soon. The lockdown has made it difficult to do the work."
The colourful artwork is seven-metres tall.


birminghammail--2020-07-06--Teen has just days to find donor after recruitment events axed due to Covid

A teenage girl battling leukaemia is in a race against time to find a life-saving bone marrow donor - after recruitment events were cancelled due to coronavirus .
Amy Bartlett , 14 , has `` just weeks '' to find a suitable donor after receiving the devastating news her cancer had returned for a second time .
The schoolgirl had been due to finish her two years of gruelling chemotherapy on Saturday ( 4/7 ) but was given the crushing diagnosis two weeks ago .
Her parents Marie Bartlett , 51 , and husband Leigh , 48 , are now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the bone marrow register in a bid to find her a match .
The couple , of West Bridgford , Nottingham , say she only has three weeks to find a donor after NHS recruitment drives stopped running due to the Covid-19 outbreak .
Marie , a solicitor , and banking boss Leigh said it `` ripped their hearts out '' to tell their daughter she needed the transplant following her two year battle with the disease .
Upon being diagnosed at 12-years-old the `` inspirational '' youngster had said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s better I get it , than another smaller child .
`` I am stronger and so have a better chance to beat it . ''
But following her relapse , Leigh and Marie are urging people to join the register online via DKMS , The Anthony Nolan Trust or NHS British Bone Marrow Registry .
Marie said : `` It ripped my heart out to tell her and hold her whilst trying to convince her that she had done it once and she could do it again .
`` How do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ body has been through so much already , that the cancer she has fought so hard to overcome has returned '' We need to find a match for Amy ideally within the next two to three weeks , so time is of the essence . ''
Dad Leigh , CEO of Masthaven Bank , said : `` We 're just appealing for volunteers to come forward .
Please help our inspirational little girl who 's been through so much .
“ She really does deserve a break after everything she 's been through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years .
`` Amy is an inspiration .
The way she has dealt with is has been amazing .
As her father , I just want to do everything I possibly can .
“ That 's why I am speaking to as many people as I can , to spread the word and get as many people as we possibly can on the register .
`` She 's trying to stay positive , she 's a strong young lady , but it 's pretty tough , especially when you think you 're so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being `` playful , happy and energetic '' before she was first diagnosed in February 2018 after complaining about aches and pains in her joints .
Her condition was categorised as high risk and she received the most intensive rounds of chemotherapy administered to children diagnosed with the disease .
Leigh added : “ There 's no logical explanation of why she 's got it , it 's just one of those things .
Some people get it .
“ She embarked on pretty intensive chemotherapy , for the first three months .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ she had , it had to be very intensive .
She lost all of her hair , lost a lot of her strength and basically had to be in a wheelchair .
“ She was n't strong enough to walk around .
She also had some reactions to some of the chemotherapy.
” Amy suffered liver problems , steroid-induced diabetes and allergic reactions to medications during her first round of treatment .
Leigh said : “ The first three to four months were really tough .
Slowly Amy 's strength started to come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Day by day , you could see some recovery , but it 's never a full recovery because you 're constantly taking this chemotherapy .
It really takes all your strength away from you .
“ Roll forward to the start of June , we 're all getting excited and counting down the days because this Saturday was supposed to be the end of the chemotherapy treatments .
“ They did a test on her three weeks ago and then the following day we got the phone call that changed it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unfortunately , they 've detected leukaemia has returned in her body.
” Amy had to be admitted to Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham to begin testing and chemotherapy that afternoon .
Leigh said : “ They had to consider , what 's the right treatment path .
“ Because leukaemia came back , especially while she was still under chemotherapy , the first worry is that the chemotherapy wo n't work anymore .
“ The unfortunate reality is she needs a different path to find the solution .
That path is a going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In order to do that she needs a donor .
“ There 's not a lot I can do .
You feel a little bit helpless .
You 're in the hands of the medical experts .
“ The one thing I can do is raise awareness because times like this you realise how important it is for people to sign up to be a donor .
“ Save somebody 's life .
It might not be Amy 's but it could be , you never know .
One day , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ real difference to someone 's life so please sign up .
“ That 's really the message that I 'm pushing .
There 's a big misconception out there , which is you 've got to go to the hospital , you 've got to give blood and everything .
“ The reality is it 's very straightforward .
The big two which is DKMS and the Anthony Nolan Trust , you can sign up online and they 'll send you a pack through the post .
“ You fill out the form @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back in the prepaid envelope and return it and you 're on the register .
“ That 's really what I 'm trying to encourage as many people as I possibly can . ''
Her elder brother Marcus , 18 , was tested as a potential option but was not a match , with siblings only having a 25 per cent chance to be a donor .
Dr Mark Jesky , Amy ’ s consultant at Nottingham University Hospitals , said : “ For children or adults , like Amy , whose leukaemia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cell transplant offers the highest chance of a cure .
`` Often these donors are volunteers as many patients do not have a suitable family match .
`` Young men are particularly encouraged to register as they are the most frequent chosen donors .
`` For the donor the process of donating is simple but for the patient this donation could give them a second chance at life ” There are around 10,100 new leukaemia cases in the UK every year and accounts for 30 per cent of all cancers diagnosed in children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ register to be a donor through the DKMS website visit here : https : //www.dkms.org.uk/en/register-now Alternatively , go to the Anthony Nolan Trust website at : https : //www.anthonynolan.org/8-ways-you-could-save-life/donate-your-stem-cells

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A teenage girl battling leukaemia is in a race against time to find a life-saving bone marrow donor - after recruitment events were cancelled due to coronavirus.
Amy Bartlett, 14, has "just weeks" to find a suitable donor after receiving the devastating news her cancer had returned for a second time.
The schoolgirl had been due to finish her two years of gruelling chemotherapy on Saturday (4/7) but was given the crushing diagnosis two weeks ago.
Her parents Marie Bartlett, 51, and husband Leigh, 48, are now desperately appealing for volunteers to sign up to the bone marrow register in a bid to find her a match.
The couple, of West Bridgford, Nottingham, say she only has three weeks to find a donor after NHS recruitment drives stopped running due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
Marie, a solicitor, and banking boss Leigh said it "ripped their hearts out" to tell their daughter she needed the transplant following her two year battle with the disease.
(Image: Bartlett Family / SWNS)
Upon being diagnosed at 12-years-old the "inspirational" youngster had said: "Mummy, it is ok – it’s better I get it, than another smaller child.
"I am stronger and so have a better chance to beat it."
But following her relapse, Leigh and Marie are urging people to join the register online via DKMS, The Anthony Nolan Trust or NHS British Bone Marrow Registry.
Marie said: "It ripped my heart out to tell her and hold her whilst trying to convince her that she had done it once and she could do it again.
"How do you tell your daughter, whose tiny body has been through so much already, that the cancer she has fought so hard to overcome has returned
"We need to find a match for Amy ideally within the next two to three weeks, so time is of the essence."
Dad Leigh, CEO of Masthaven Bank, said: "We're just appealing for volunteers to come forward. Please help our inspirational little girl who's been through so much.
“She really does deserve a break after everything she's been through for the last two and a half years.
"Amy is an inspiration. The way she has dealt with is has been amazing. As her father, I just want to do everything I possibly can.
“That's why I am speaking to as many people as I can, to spread the word and get as many people as we possibly can on the register.
"She's trying to stay positive, she's a strong young lady, but it's pretty tough, especially when you think you're so close."
(Image: Bartlett Family / SWNS)
Amy was described as being "playful, happy and energetic" before she was first diagnosed in February 2018 after complaining about aches and pains in her joints.
Her condition was categorised as high risk and she received the most intensive rounds of chemotherapy administered to children diagnosed with the disease.
Leigh added: “There's no logical explanation of why she's got it, it's just one of those things. Some people get it.
“She embarked on pretty intensive chemotherapy, for the first three months.
“Because of the strain of leukaemia she had, it had to be very intensive. She lost all of her hair, lost a lot of her strength and basically had to be in a wheelchair.
“She wasn't strong enough to walk around. She also had some reactions to some of the chemotherapy.”
Amy suffered liver problems, steroid-induced diabetes and allergic reactions to medications during her first round of treatment.
Leigh said: “The first three to four months were really tough. Slowly Amy's strength started to come back, her hair started to grow.
“Day by day, you could see some recovery, but it's never a full recovery because you're constantly taking this chemotherapy. It really takes all your strength away from you.
“Roll forward to the start of June, we're all getting excited and counting down the days because this Saturday was supposed to be the end of the chemotherapy treatments.
“They did a test on her three weeks ago and then the following day we got the phone call that changed it all really.
“They said, unfortunately, they've detected leukaemia has returned in her body.”
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Amy had to be admitted to Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham to begin testing and chemotherapy that afternoon.
Leigh said: “They had to consider, what's the right treatment path.
“Because leukaemia came back, especially while she was still under chemotherapy, the first worry is that the chemotherapy won't work anymore.
“The unfortunate reality is she needs a different path to find the solution.
That path is a going through a bone marrow stem cell transplant. In order to do that she needs a donor.
“There's not a lot I can do. You feel a little bit helpless. You're in the hands of the medical experts.
“The one thing I can do is raise awareness because times like this you realise how important it is for people to sign up to be a donor.
“Save somebody's life. It might not be Amy's but it could be, you never know. One day, you could be called upon to make a real difference to someone's life so please sign up.
“That's really the message that I'm pushing. There's a big misconception out there, which is you've got to go to the hospital, you've got to give blood and everything.
“The reality is it's very straightforward. The big two which is DKMS and the Anthony Nolan Trust, you can sign up online and they'll send you a pack through the post.
“You fill out the form, complete a swab, put it back in the prepaid envelope and return it and you're on the register.
“That's really what I'm trying to encourage as many people as I possibly can."
Her elder brother Marcus, 18, was tested as a potential option but was not a match, with siblings only having a 25 per cent chance to be a donor.
Dr Mark Jesky, Amy’s consultant at Nottingham University Hospitals, said: “For children or adults, like Amy, whose leukaemia has sadly returned, undergoing a stem cell transplant offers the highest chance of a cure.
"Often these donors are volunteers as many patients do not have a suitable family match.
"Young men are particularly encouraged to register as they are the most frequent chosen donors.
"For the donor the process of donating is simple but for the patient this donation could give them a second chance at life”
There are around 10,100 new leukaemia cases in the UK every year and accounts for 30 per cent of all cancers diagnosed in children under 15 years of age.
To register to be a donor through the DKMS website visit here: https://www.dkms.org.uk/en/register-now
Alternatively, go to the Anthony Nolan Trust website at: https://www.anthonynolan.org/8-ways-you-could-save-life/donate-your-stem-cells


birminghammail--2020-07-06--Brum Currys PC World to close with 'dozens of job losses imminent'

Currys PC World in the heart of Birmingham 's shopping centre is set to close - with all jobs allegedly at risk .
The tech branch , located on Birmingham city centre 's High Street , will shut its doors this month ( July ) when its lease comes to an end .
The 'unexpected ' closure , announced as the UK shutdown eases , could leave around 30 staff members out of work , according to insiders .
An employee claims redundancy is imminent for the entire workforce as the city 's sister stores are already operating with limited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not wish to be named , outlined his fears to BirminghamLive , saying : `` We were bombarded with emails about colleague safety and how they ’ re doing everything to ensure our well-being during this pandemic .
`` The week starting 29th June we had a conference call saying our store is closing .
Bear in mind our store have been doing great in sales .
`` When they told us our store is closing we already knew that we weren ’ t going to be transferred to another store because the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first place . ''
Currys PC World said it was 'supporting ' staff through the process as they prepared to close for good later this month .
The nearest branch for customers was signposted as the landmark shop on Highgate Middleway .
`` As part of our regular store review process we will be closing our Birmingham High Street Currys PC World with Carphone Warehouse store when its lease comes to an end this month , '' a statement said .
`` We are consulting with colleagues who have been affected by this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ process .
`` Our customers can find their nearest Currys PC World store in Highgate Middleway , and further stores on our website . ''

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Currys PC World in the heart of Birmingham's shopping centre is set to close - with all jobs allegedly at risk.
The tech branch, located on Birmingham city centre's High Street, will shut its doors this month (July) when its lease comes to an end.
The 'unexpected' closure, announced as the UK shutdown eases, could leave around 30 staff members out of work, according to insiders.
An employee claims redundancy is imminent for the entire workforce as the city's sister stores are already operating with limited staff.
The worker, who did not wish to be named, outlined his fears to BirminghamLive, saying: "We were bombarded with emails about colleague safety and how they’re doing everything to ensure our well-being during this pandemic.
"The week starting 29th June we had a conference call saying our store is closing. Bear in mind our store have been doing great in sales.
"When they told us our store is closing we already knew that we weren’t going to be transferred to another store because the other stores have limited staff in the first place."
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Currys PC World said it was 'supporting' staff through the process as they prepared to close for good later this month.
The nearest branch for customers was signposted as the landmark shop on Highgate Middleway.
"As part of our regular store review process we will be closing our Birmingham High Street Currys PC World with Carphone Warehouse store when its lease comes to an end this month," a statement said.
"We are consulting with colleagues who have been affected by this and will be supporting them throughout the process.
"Our customers can find their nearest Currys PC World store in Highgate Middleway, and further stores on our website."


birminghammail--2020-07-06--Terrified woman calls RSPCA over alligator in bath - only to discover it's a toy

A woman called the RSPCA when she discovered an ALLIGATOR in the bath - which turned out to be a toy left as a prank by her family .
Clare Kelly , 25 , found the reptile in the tub - which she was told by loved ones they had found in a nearby bush .
But the alert operator at the other end of the phone quickly realised that something sounded off - and asked her to double-check .
It was then revealed that Clare had been pranked by her brother and mum and the animal was just a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Both she and the charity saw the funny side of the incident in Rhyl , Wales - with Inspector Andrew Broadbent noting that alligators are rare in that part of the world .
He said : `` As soon as this call came in , it seemed highly unlikely to be true !
`` It ’ s important to never rule anything out in the animal welfare world - but there aren ’ t too many alligators lurking in the bushes in Rhyl !
`` The poor caller had been tricked by family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alligator in the bath and pretended they collected it from nearby bushes .
`` She was only trying to help - and was very apologetic .
`` Our chat certainly offered a bit of light relief at a difficult time for everybody at the moment , amid the coronavirus pandemic .
`` We do sometimes get calls where people mistake toys or other objects for animals .
`` My colleagues have previously rushed to the aid of a rubber scorpion , a cuddly dog stuck on a roof , or a squirrel mistaken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` But this was certainly a new one on me ! ''
Clare said : `` My brother went out and told me he ’ d found this baby alligator in a bush in Rhyl .
My mother was in on the prank too .
`` They were so convincing , that I genuinely thought it was real and was planning on how to look after him .
`` I was ready to help the alligator - and we ’ d even discussed getting some meat from the butchers to feed him , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hamster safe who lives with us .
`` They didn ’ t realise I was going to phone the RSPCA !
`` It wasn ’ t until I told my family I ’ d called that they burst out laughing – and I had to then tell the RSPCA this alligator was actually made of plastic !
” A spokesperson for the RSPCA added that Clare isn ’ t the first to be tricked with concern for a not-so-real animal .
The incident took place on Tuesday , June 30 .

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A woman called the RSPCA when she discovered an ALLIGATOR in the bath - which turned out to be a toy left as a prank by her family.
Clare Kelly, 25, found the reptile in the tub - which she was told by loved ones they had found in a nearby bush.
But the alert operator at the other end of the phone quickly realised that something sounded off - and asked her to double-check.
It was then revealed that Clare had been pranked by her brother and mum and the animal was just a toy - forcing her to apologise.
Both she and the charity saw the funny side of the incident in Rhyl, Wales - with Inspector Andrew Broadbent noting that alligators are rare in that part of the world.
He said: "As soon as this call came in, it seemed highly unlikely to be true!
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"It’s important to never rule anything out in the animal welfare world - but there aren’t too many alligators lurking in the bushes in Rhyl!
"The poor caller had been tricked by family members, who had put a toy alligator in the bath and pretended they collected it from nearby bushes.
"She was only trying to help - and was very apologetic.
"Our chat certainly offered a bit of light relief at a difficult time for everybody at the moment, amid the coronavirus pandemic.
"We do sometimes get calls where people mistake toys or other objects for animals.
"My colleagues have previously rushed to the aid of a rubber scorpion, a cuddly dog stuck on a roof, or a squirrel mistaken for a cat up a tree!
"But this was certainly a new one on me!"
Clare said: "My brother went out and told me he’d found this baby alligator in a bush in Rhyl. My mother was in on the prank too.
"They were so convincing, that I genuinely thought it was real and was planning on how to look after him.
"I was ready to help the alligator - and we’d even discussed getting some meat from the butchers to feed him, and how I’d keep my hamster safe who lives with us.
"They didn’t realise I was going to phone the RSPCA!
"It wasn’t until I told my family I’d called that they burst out laughing – and I had to then tell the RSPCA this alligator was actually made of plastic!”
A spokesperson for the RSPCA added that Clare isn’t the first to be tricked with concern for a not-so-real animal.
The incident took place on Tuesday, June 30.


birminghammail--2020-07-06--The new coronavirus shielding rules from today as people can finally hug

Coronavirus shielding rules change from today - with new restrictions as people can finally hug after weeks of distancing themselves .
From July 6 , huge changes are made to the ongoing shielding rules for over 2.2 million Brits .
Millions of people across England have new found freedoms from today , but charities are worried as food parcels and sick pay are set to end .
Shielding people can go out and meet up to five friends in a socially distanced way from the first day of this week .
If they live alone , they can also form @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Promisingly , and to much relief , this means millions can hug and kiss their closest family or friends for the first time .
From August 1 , people will no longer have to shield at all - if they do not have virus symptoms .
But Nick Moberly , The MS Society 's Chief Executive warned : “ We are gravely concerned that certain key support measures – such as food packages and Statutory Sick Pay – will be taken away prematurely .
`` Without this help , and with many people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the idea of normal life returning will feel more like a threat than an opportunity . ''
A letter will be sent from Health Secretary Matt Hancock to everyone who is shielding in England with further details .
New guidance will also be published online with much more detail ahead of the two change dates - July 6 and August 1 .
The government is working with charities and other groups to make the guidance `` as clear as possible '' , Matt Hancock said - but it is n't ready yet .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ some shielding people are more at risk than others .
But she defended lifting the shielding as a blanket policy for everyone .
She said the advice is based on the likelihood of bumping into a sick person while out and about .

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Coronavirus shielding rules change from today - with new restrictions as people can finally hug after weeks of distancing themselves.
From July 6, huge changes are made to the ongoing shielding rules for over 2.2 million Brits.
Millions of people across England have new found freedoms from today, but charities are worried as food parcels and sick pay are set to end.
Shielding people can go out and meet up to five friends in a socially distanced way from the first day of this week.
If they live alone, they can also form a 'bubble' with another household.
Promisingly, and to much relief, this means millions can hug and kiss their closest family or friends for the first time.
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From August 1, people will no longer have to shield at all - if they do not have virus symptoms.
But Nick Moberly, The MS Society's Chief Executive warned: “We are gravely concerned that certain key support measures – such as food packages and Statutory Sick Pay – will be taken away prematurely.
"Without this help, and with many people still terrified of infection, for some the idea of normal life returning will feel more like a threat than an opportunity."
A letter will be sent from Health Secretary Matt Hancock to everyone who is shielding in England with further details.
New guidance will also be published online with much more detail ahead of the two change dates - July 6 and August 1.
The government is working with charities and other groups to make the guidance "as clear as possible", Matt Hancock said - but it isn't ready yet.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jenny Harries accepted some shielding people are more at risk than others.
But she defended lifting the shielding as a blanket policy for everyone.
She said the advice is based on the likelihood of bumping into a sick person while out and about.


birminghammail--2020-07-06--BBC newsreader Nick Owen weds partner - with just two guests at ceremony

BBC Midlands Today legend Nick Owen wed his long-term partner in a small church service at the weekend .
The popular anchorman , 72 , married reflexologist Vicki Beevers , 59 , at St Mary the Virgin church in Enville , south Staffordshire .
They wed in front of a vicar , his mother-in-law and his wife 's closest friend at the church , near Stourbridge , on Saturday afternoon .
Speaking to BirminghamLive , Nick said : `` It was lovely - it really was .
We 've been together 11 years now and have talked about getting married @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's a wonderful feeling .
`` We 're both thrilled to bits .
It was a very quiet day and we did n't go to the church until a quarter to 3 and it was all over by half past !
`` We 'd been planning to get married a year ago , but twice for various reasons , including coronavirus , we 've had to put it off .
`` We only got the go ahead on Wednesday last week with churches reopening and the easing of the lockdown .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so we thought we 'd keep it really simple . ''
Taking to Twitter , the former Luton Town FC chairman said : `` After 11 years , we ’ ve finally tied the knot !
Now officially Mr and Mrs Owen . ''
The TV presenter - who co-hosted Good Morning with Anne and Nick from 1992 to 1996 on BBC One and has been presenting Midlands Today since 1997 - celebrated the big day with former financial advisor Vicki and `` quite a few drinks '' at home .
The happy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more loved ones at a later date .
Last week , Nick said he hoped to carry on his role , along with co-host Mary Rhodes , after it emerged 450 jobs are being cut by the corporation across England in a bid to save £25million by 2022 .

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BBC Midlands Today legend Nick Owen wed his long-term partner in a small church service at the weekend.
The popular anchorman, 72, married reflexologist Vicki Beevers, 59, at St Mary the Virgin church in Enville, south Staffordshire.
They wed in front of a vicar, his mother-in-law and his wife's closest friend at the church, near Stourbridge, on Saturday afternoon.
Speaking to BirminghamLive, Nick said: "It was lovely - it really was. We've been together 11 years now and have talked about getting married and now it's happened. It's a wonderful feeling.
"We're both thrilled to bits. It was a very quiet day and we didn't go to the church until a quarter to 3 and it was all over by half past!
"We'd been planning to get married a year ago, but twice for various reasons, including coronavirus, we've had to put it off.
"We only got the go ahead on Wednesday last week with churches reopening and the easing of the lockdown.
"The numbers had to be restricted anyway, so we thought we'd keep it really simple."
Taking to Twitter, the former Luton Town FC chairman said: "After 11 years, we’ve finally tied the knot ! Now officially Mr and Mrs Owen."
The TV presenter - who co-hosted Good Morning with Anne and Nick from 1992 to 1996 on BBC One and has been presenting Midlands Today since 1997 - celebrated the big day with former financial advisor Vicki and "quite a few drinks" at home.
The happy couple plan to have a reception with more loved ones at a later date.
Last week, Nick said he hoped to carry on his role, along with co-host Mary Rhodes, after it emerged 450 jobs are being cut by the corporation across England in a bid to save £25million by 2022.


birminghammail--2020-07-06--The burning issue that could kill off Aston Villa's survival hopes

It was a four-on-two attack that summed up exactly why Aston Villa are unable to drag themselves to safety .
Jack Grealish burst away from Naby Keita and slid in Anwar El Ghazi .
The Dutchman hesitated before Reds goalkeeper Alisson palmed the ball away .
Just six minutes later , Liverpool lived dangerously once more and it was the world 's best defender , Virgil Van Djik , who was pick-pocketed by Douglas Luiz .
The Brazilian advanced and found El Ghazi once more .
The winger , arguably Villa 's biggest threat , looked unsure of himself and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , opted to dribble in search for more space - but could n't find it .
The chance was gone .
You sensed those two golden counter-attacking moments would bite Villa on the backside and , just over 15 minutes later , it did so when old foe Sadio Mane struck the cruelest of blows .
Afterwards , Smith explained how the Anfield game-plan worked a treat .
All week long Villa had worked on a rigid 4-4-1-1 formation with El Ghazi and Trezeguet the men to find should Liverpool 's brilliant full-backs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tactical approach was spot on .
Even in the first 45 , it was Grealish who found space .
The skipper stood up Trent Alexander-Arnold before crossing .
However , yet again , Villa lacked that cutting edge needed when you come to places like this .
Keinan Davis was the culprit this time .
He was deeper than the six-yard box rather than being right in amongst it .
Had he have been then he 'd have headed home the easiest of tap-ins .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the page or click here And it 's the lack of that killer instinct that could , well , kill Villa off in the Premier League .
Davis lacked it at Sheffield United on the opening game of Restart and Trezeguet spurned the best of them up at St James ' .
A forward player has n't scored since Bournemouth away eight games ago on February 1 .
That needs to change - and quick .
The returning John McGinn , Villa 's main source of goals earlier this year , played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that nullifies another threat with the Scot taking on more defensive duties .
Bournemouth , this weekend , proved they could yet still have a sting in their tail by scoring two at Old Trafford .
Watford , by contrast , have struggled for goals ( 29 compared to Villa 's 36 ) but it 's Nigel Pearson 's side who have by far the easiest of run-ins with Norwich , Newcastle and West Ham now back-to-back .
As for the Hammers , they 've proved in recent games they 've got the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , too , have a kind run-in .
Back to Villa and , if they 're going to eventually get out of it , then they must start possessing more of a threat up front .
It 's their toothless attack that 's undoing all of the hard work across two-thirds of the pitch at present .
Smith and his players must find that formula for the all-important final third .
Goals win you games , not performances .
That said , Villa showed a fighting spirit at Anfield and , dare I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bad bunch down the bottom .
The problem is the fixtures do n't get any kinder but , with five to play , there 's hope yet .

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It was a four-on-two attack that summed up exactly why Aston Villa are unable to drag themselves to safety.
Jack Grealish burst away from Naby Keita and slid in Anwar El Ghazi. The Dutchman hesitated before Reds goalkeeper Alisson palmed the ball away.
Just six minutes later, Liverpool lived dangerously once more and it was the world's best defender, Virgil Van Djik, who was pick-pocketed by Douglas Luiz.
The Brazilian advanced and found El Ghazi once more. The winger, arguably Villa's biggest threat, looked unsure of himself and, instead of lashing one goal wards, opted to dribble in search for more space - but couldn't find it. The chance was gone.
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You sensed those two golden counter-attacking moments would bite Villa on the backside and, just over 15 minutes later, it did so when old foe Sadio Mane struck the cruelest of blows.
Afterwards, Smith explained how the Anfield game-plan worked a treat. All week long Villa had worked on a rigid 4-4-1-1 formation with El Ghazi and Trezeguet the men to find should Liverpool's brilliant full-backs push up too high.
Smith's tactical approach was spot on. Even in the first 45, it was Grealish who found space. The skipper stood up Trent Alexander-Arnold before crossing. However, yet again, Villa lacked that cutting edge needed when you come to places like this.
Keinan Davis was the culprit this time. He was deeper than the six-yard box rather than being right in amongst it. Had he have been then he'd have headed home the easiest of tap-ins.
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And it's the lack of that killer instinct that could, well, kill Villa off in the Premier League. Davis lacked it at Sheffield United on the opening game of Restart and Trezeguet spurned the best of them up at St James'. A forward player hasn't scored since Bournemouth away eight games ago on February 1. That needs to change - and quick.
The returning John McGinn, Villa's main source of goals earlier this year, played much deeper at Anfield this afternoon and that nullifies another threat with the Scot taking on more defensive duties.
Bournemouth, this weekend, proved they could yet still have a sting in their tail by scoring two at Old Trafford. Watford, by contrast, have struggled for goals (29 compared to Villa's 36) but it's Nigel Pearson's side who have by far the easiest of run-ins with Norwich, Newcastle and West Ham now back-to-back.
As for the Hammers, they've proved in recent games they've got the goals to fire themselves away. They, too, have a kind run-in.
Back to Villa and, if they're going to eventually get out of it, then they must start possessing more of a threat up front. It's their toothless attack that's undoing all of the hard work across two-thirds of the pitch at present. Smith and his players must find that formula for the all-important final third.
Goals win you games, not performances. That said, Villa showed a fighting spirit at Anfield and, dare I say it, look the best of a bad bunch down the bottom. The problem is the fixtures don't get any kinder but, with five to play, there's hope yet.


birminghammail--2020-07-06--'Major' improvement project taking place at Tamworth's train station

Major improvement works are set to take place at Tamworth ’ s train station later this month .
Passengers using the split-level station , which connects West Coast Main Line services with CrossCountry trains towards Birmingham and the East Midlands , are being advised there will be no lift access at the site from July 20 while essential improvements are carried out .
The work is being carried out by Network Rail to improve services and accessibility at the site and will last for 12 weeks .
James Woof , route asset manager for Network Rail , explains : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work to ensure that passengers at Tamworth Station can benefit from the best possible lift service .
“ The work starts later this month and will see the old passenger lifts taken out and renewed to provide more reliable , brighter facilities and a more pleasant experience for station users for years to come.
” Preparatory work to repair the lift shaft and motor structures which will allow the upgrade to take place has already been safely carried out during the coronavirus lockdown .
Passengers requiring step-free access during the work , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ October , are being advised to use alternative stations such as Birmingham New Street or Lichfield Trent Valley .
Sarah Higgins , head of stations for London Northwestern Railway , said : “ These important works will improve the reliability of the lifts at Tamworth which we know is a priority for our customers .
“ At the moment , with capacity reduced due to social distancing , we are asking passengers to only use the train for necessary journeys .
“ For those who do need to travel it is important that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lift works are ongoing and use alternative stations if necessary.
” Any passengers requiring assistance when travelling can call the London Northwestern Railway passenger assist team on 0800 024 8997 or visit www.lnr.uk/contact-us/book-assisted-travel Passengers are advised to allow extra time for their journey and to plan ahead using the National Rail Enquiries journey planner at www.nationalrail.co.uk

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Major improvement works are set to take place at Tamworth’s train station later this month.
Passengers using the split-level station, which connects West Coast Main Line services with CrossCountry trains towards Birmingham and the East Midlands, are being advised there will be no lift access at the site from July 20 while essential improvements are carried out.
The work is being carried out by Network Rail to improve services and accessibility at the site and will last for 12 weeks.
James Woof, route asset manager for Network Rail, explains: “We’re carrying out this vital work to ensure that passengers at Tamworth Station can benefit from the best possible lift service.
“The work starts later this month and will see the old passenger lifts taken out and renewed to provide more reliable, brighter facilities and a more pleasant experience for station users for years to come.”
Preparatory work to repair the lift shaft and motor structures which will allow the upgrade to take place has already been safely carried out during the coronavirus lockdown.
Passengers requiring step-free access during the work, which runs from Monday, July 20 to October, are being advised to use alternative stations such as Birmingham New Street or Lichfield Trent Valley.
Sarah Higgins, head of stations for London Northwestern Railway, said: “These important works will improve the reliability of the lifts at Tamworth which we know is a priority for our customers.
“At the moment, with capacity reduced due to social distancing, we are asking passengers to only use the train for necessary journeys.
“For those who do need to travel it is important that they plan their journey in advance while the lift works are ongoing and use alternative stations if necessary.”
Any passengers requiring assistance when travelling can call the London Northwestern Railway passenger assist team on 0800 024 8997 or visit www.lnr.uk/contact-us/book-assisted-travel
Passengers are advised to allow extra time for their journey and to plan ahead using the National Rail Enquiries journey planner at www.nationalrail.co.uk


birminghammail--2020-07-06--The Grealish rant that sourpuss Souness could learn from

Graeme Souness does n't particularly rate Jack Grealish - that much is clear .
Souness used his platform as a Sky Sports pundit for Aston Villa 's defeat at Liverpool yesterday to repeat his opinion that Grealish is the most fouled player around because he hogs the ball for too long and does n't see the picture around him .
`` When I was playing I would not want to have been the most fouled player in the Premier League , '' said the Anfield legend .
`` That means I 'm holding onto the ball too long .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ picture early enough , taking too many touches when I do n't need to .
`` There 's no doubt about it he has ability , easy on the eye , silky .
But I 'm yet to be convinced by him . ''
It 's not the first time Souness has made this assertion and of course he 's entitled to say what he wants .
That 's his prerogative and that 's what he 's paid for .
Us too !
We 're paid to offer our take , so it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to share our own thoughts on the matter on our latest Claret & Blue podcast .
Here 's what I had to say about the matter on our post Liverpool episode .
You can watch the Souness bit at the top of this piece or see the podcast in full further down the article : Far be it for me to challenge a highly decorated , mardy-arsed Scottish hardman pundit , but I will anyway .
Point number one - does Jack Grealish hold onto the ball for too long ?
Because if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggest that he 's actually moved the ball .
If he 's tackled and dispossessed fairly then that is holding on to the ball too long .
But if you 've moved the ball out of your feet and somebody chops you down that 's not holding onto the ball too long , that 's beating that player .
The second point is this : We do n't want to test this theory but we know we might have to .
If Grealish is playing in a team with Marcus Rashford , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whichever of the North West powerhouses that he 's tipped to end up at , he probably is going to be more inclined to move the ball quicker and have more give and goes .
But if you are options are , with respect , I 'm going to square it to Trezeguet who is standing like a statue to one side of me .
Or I 'm going to square it to Neil Taylor who is standing like a statue to the other side of me , of course he 's going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward .
Even if he knows he 's not going to be able to slide in a throughball pass or get a shot away when he does so because he 's going to get knocked off his feet .
I do n't remember , and somebody can probably pick me up on this , but when Grealish was playing in a better Aston Villa team in 2015 - and he dined out on this performance enough - in the semi final against Liverpool and he has got Faban Delph and Christian Benteke and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was the most fouled player then .
I think he was moving the ball quicker .
But you play in the circumstances that you 've got .
Watch our Claret & Blue podcast on YouTube after Villa 's defeat at Liverpool Graeme Souness is looking at that game in a very one eyed way as Liverpool man and because he was somebody who liked to go crunching into tackles .
You 've got to acknowledge the bigger picture with Jack Grealish .
I think his impact has been limited since Villa came back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know it 's a sexy thing for pundits and hosts of shows to talk about Grealish - let 's have a look at the wider situation - why he does n't he feel confident enough to move that ball around quicker ?
The other thing I just wanted to say on Souness and Grealish before I do finally let it go is this - is he saying that Grealish ca n't spot a pass ?
!
Because Grealish has clearly got the best vision and can not just see a pass but can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anybody in that Villa team and better than a lot of his peers and contemporaries in the Premier League .
So just shut up Graeme !

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Graeme Souness doesn't particularly rate Jack Grealish - that much is clear.
Souness used his platform as a Sky Sports pundit for Aston Villa's defeat at Liverpool yesterday to repeat his opinion that Grealish is the most fouled player around because he hogs the ball for too long and doesn't see the picture around him.
"When I was playing I would not want to have been the most fouled player in the Premier League," said the Anfield legend.
"That means I'm holding onto the ball too long.
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"That means I'm not seeing the picture early enough, taking too many touches when I don't need to.
"There's no doubt about it he has ability, easy on the eye, silky. But I'm yet to be convinced by him."
It's not the first time Souness has made this assertion and of course he's entitled to say what he wants. That's his prerogative and that's what he's paid for.
Us too! We're paid to offer our take, so it's no surprise that we've decided to share our own thoughts on the matter on our latest Claret & Blue podcast.
Here's what I had to say about the matter on our post Liverpool episode. You can watch the Souness bit at the top of this piece or see the podcast in full further down the article:
Our reply to Sourpuss Souey
Far be it for me to challenge a highly decorated, mardy-arsed Scottish hardman pundit, but I will anyway.
Point number one - does Jack Grealish hold onto the ball for too long? Because if he's being fouled doesn't that suggest that he's actually moved the ball.
If he's tackled and dispossessed fairly then that is holding on to the ball too long. But if you've moved the ball out of your feet and somebody chops you down that's not holding onto the ball too long, that's beating that player.
The second point is this: We don't want to test this theory but we know we might have to. If Grealish is playing in a team with Marcus Rashford, or Kevin De Bruyne or Mo Salah or whichever of the North West powerhouses that he's tipped to end up at, he probably is going to be more inclined to move the ball quicker and have more give and goes.
But if you are options are, with respect, I'm going to square it to Trezeguet who is standing like a statue to one side of me. Or I'm going to square it to Neil Taylor who is standing like a statue to the other side of me, of course he's going to want to advance the ball further forward.
Even if he knows he's not going to be able to slide in a throughball pass or get a shot away when he does so because he's going to get knocked off his feet.
I don't remember, and somebody can probably pick me up on this, but when Grealish was playing in a better Aston Villa team in 2015 - and he dined out on this performance enough - in the semi final against Liverpool and he has got Faban Delph and Christian Benteke and Tom Cleverley I don't think he was the most fouled player then. I think he was moving the ball quicker. But you play in the circumstances that you've got.
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Graeme Souness is looking at that game in a very one eyed way as Liverpool man and because he was somebody who liked to go crunching into tackles. You've got to acknowledge the bigger picture with Jack Grealish.
I think his impact has been limited since Villa came back from lockdown but equally - and I know it's a sexy thing for pundits and hosts of shows to talk about Grealish - let's have a look at the wider situation - why he doesn't he feel confident enough to move that ball around quicker?
The other thing I just wanted to say on Souness and Grealish before I do finally let it go is this - is he saying that Grealish can't spot a pass?!
Because Grealish has clearly got the best vision and can not just see a pass but can deliver the weight of pass better than anybody in that Villa team and better than a lot of his peers and contemporaries in the Premier League.
So just shut up Graeme!


birminghammail--2020-07-06--Alison Hammond returns to This Morning studio for first time in 4 months

Alison Hammond has sensationally returned to the This Morning studio today - for the first time in four months .
The affable Brummie was back on the ITV1 daytime TV programme - broadcasting live from the studio in London .
Alison shot to fame on Big Brother in the early 2000s before landing the gig on This Morning .
Ever since , she has won a legion of loyal fans with her hilarious antics and interviews .
Today , Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield welcomed Alison back onto the show via the studio .
Holly , 39 , introduced the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Phil , who was sporting a peach shirt .
Mum-of-three said : `` Finally , after 15 weeks , we are finally allowed a guest in the studio .
`` So we have invited the best , most entertaining woman we know . ''
Holly then introduced Alison , who was sporting a giant hat to ensure people would `` keep their distance . ''
She was in great spirits , dancing around the studio , and Holly said : `` Alison this is so hard .
`` You give the best hugs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over there and give you a hug . ''
Alison replied : `` I know .
I know .
It is so good to see you both ! ''

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Alison Hammond has sensationally returned to the This Morning studio today - for the first time in four months.
The affable Brummie was back on the ITV1 daytime TV programme - broadcasting live from the studio in London.
Alison shot to fame on Big Brother in the early 2000s before landing the gig on This Morning.
Ever since, she has won a legion of loyal fans with her hilarious antics and interviews.
Today, Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield welcomed Alison back onto the show via the studio.
Holly, 39, introduced the segment which saw Alison return, alongside Phil, who was sporting a peach shirt.
Mum-of-three said: "Finally, after 15 weeks, we are finally allowed a guest in the studio.
"So we have invited the best, most entertaining woman we know."
Phil joked: "Sadly, Beyonce wasn't available."
Holly then introduced Alison, who was sporting a giant hat to ensure people would "keep their distance."
She was in great spirits, dancing around the studio, and Holly said: "Alison this is so hard.
"You give the best hugs. My instinct is just to go over there and give you a hug."
Alison replied: "I know. I know. It is so good to see you both!"


birminghammail--2020-07-06--Fury as city homes struck by giant onions in dead of night

Erdington residents got more than they bargained for in the middle of the night - after being woken up by ONIONS .
Locals took to social media to vent their astonishment and fury after being woken in the dead of night .
They reported being awoken by a loud noise somewhere between 1.20am and 2.20am in the early hours of Monday morning .
Social media users flocked to share images having been awoken by `` onions and stones '' pelted at their homes and properties .
The tweets were humourously accompanied by the hashtag # onionattack .
Social media user @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Did anyone else in # erdington get woken up last night at about 1:20-2:20am by having their house pelted by onions and stones ? ''
Holly accompanied the post with three images showing onions strewn over her garden paths .
Large white onions were seen battered having seemingly collided with the walls of the home .
It is fair to say other Twitter users were baffled by the scenes , with one writing simply : `` Wtf ?
?
?
?
?
?
? ''
Holly later added : `` Was reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happening . ''
Has your property been struck by onions overnight ?
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Erdington residents got more than they bargained for in the middle of the night - after being woken up by ONIONS.
Locals took to social media to vent their astonishment and fury after being woken in the dead of night.
They reported being awoken by a loud noise somewhere between 1.20am and 2.20am in the early hours of Monday morning.
Social media users flocked to share images having been awoken by "onions and stones" pelted at their homes and properties.
The tweets were humourously accompanied by the hashtag #onionattack.
Social media user Holly took to Twitter to write: "Did anyone else in #erdington get woken up last night at about 1:20-2:20am by having their house pelted by onions and stones?"
Holly accompanied the post with three images showing onions strewn over her garden paths.
Large white onions were seen battered having seemingly collided with the walls of the home.
It is fair to say other Twitter users were baffled by the scenes, with one writing simply: "Wtf???????"
Holly later added: "Was reported to police at the time of it happening."
Has your property been struck by onions overnight? Get in touch with us on Twitter @birmingham_live or alternatively, message us on Facebook.


birminghammail--2020-07-06--Aston Villa ratings as Davis lacks prowess against Liverpool

Liverpool menace and old foe Sadio Mane clattered home the killer opening goal to condemn wasteful Aston Villa to another defeat .
Dean Smith 's men in green were undone by a lapse of concentration with Mane - scorer of the quickest-ever Premier League hat-trick vs Villa back in 2015 - ghosting in from off the right to side-foot the ball in off the underside off the crossbar .
Just like at Villa Park back in November , the Senegal wide man broke hearts in B6 and afar - undoing all of Villa 's good work to strike home what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Smith 's Villa .
Liverpool prodigy Curtis Jones added a second just a minute from time , slotting home well to seal what was , in the end , a straightforward win for Jurgen Klopp 's men .
Head coach Smith had asked for a reaction from his players following last week 's gutless defeat to Wolves .
The boss blamed that loss on fatigue but , at the home of the champions , Villa showed drive and determination to prove they 're up for the relegation scrap .
Such was Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did n't register a shot on target until the 37th minute with Mo Salah poking a tame effort on the returning Pepe Reina 's goal .
Villa , in a new 4-2-3-1 shape , pressed and probed with Anwar El Ghazi getting the better of Andy Robertson during the early exchanges .
Smith , meanwhile , had to deal with an ankle knock to Jack Grealish with the skipper going off twice for treatment before eventually shaking it off .
Right-back Ezri Konsa had Villa 's only effort on target in the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ edge needed once again .
Grealish did well to whip in a ball but , again , Keinan Davis did n't have the nous to get in where it hurts .
After the break , it was El Ghazi who had two golden chances .
The Dutch winger was slid in twice as Villa raced away on two separate counter-attacks .
First it was Grealish who teed up his teammate , only for El Ghazi to shoot without any conviction as Alisson palmed his effort away .
Moments later , Douglas Luiz pick-pocketed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in again , this time the winger opted to dribble around Joe Gomez - only to lose the ball and , with it , a fantastic chance to open the scoring .
The story of Villa 's season then unfolded in front of our eyes as Mane hammered home what was a hammer blow .
Top prospect Jones rubbed salt into the wounds late on .
Grealish went close to reduce the arrears but , again , it was all too little too late anyway .
Villa host in-form Manchester United next and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're to get out of the mess they 're in .
Reinstated by Dean Smith since his calamitous showing at Leicester back in March .
Could have put a cap on Liverpool 's first strike on goal after 37 minutes when Salah punted a weak effort forwards .
Saved brilliantly from Firmino on 75 minutes .
Could n't do anything for Liverpool 's two goals .
Showed good distribution and did enough to keep his shirt for Man United on Thursday .
Got caught ball-watching twice in early exchanges and got sucked into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gap for Liverpool to attack .
Headed over from a Douglas Luiz free-kick .
Had Salah and Mane to contend with and did OK. Clearly learning the role of full-back .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Shanked a pass out of play early on under no pressure .
Looked shaky throughout , never comfortable on the ball but won the odd ball in the air .
Eat up blocks for fun , was a moving green wall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out and at bay .
Looked for left-footed clips down the channel .
A standing statue for Mane 's opener .
Really hurt himself after Henderson 's knee clattered into his left calf muscle .
Screamed in agony but soldiered on .
Stranded for Jones ' second , too .
Back in from the start for the first time since the 6-1 hammering by Man City at Villa Park in January .
Was aggressive in the tackle and a pest for Mo Salah on Liverpool 's right-hand side .
Arguably caught for Mane @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nevertheless it was a good , experienced performance from the Welshman who did n't take risks .
Did well to pick out Grealish late on .
Started off well yet again .
Got Robertson in the book after Cruyff-turning the life out of the Scotsman during a double act with El Ghazi .
Bit at the ankles of Liverpool 's midfield .
Always makes himself available for a pass .
Impressive and making a name for himself at Villa .
Liking what I 'm seeing .
Back in the starting XI again .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Luiz in a two-man shield in front of the defence .
Booked after Grealish 's hospital pass left him short before upending Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain .
Was disciplined and did his role well .
Looked much more like the McGinn of old after a weeks ' rest .
Villa missed his goal-scoring , third-man running exploits due to his new , deeper role .
Could come on strong for Villa 's final five games now .
Here 's hoping .
Twisted his ankle after spooning a pass .
Looked panicky afterwards with the knock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for treatment twice complaining of his ankle .
Enjoyed a far more fruitful second half .
Played on Davis ' toes in an advanced role and capitalised on Liverpool errors in the middle of the park .
Ran at the Reds ' defence before teeing up El Ghazi in a four-on-two attack .
Had a goal-bound effort blocked by Van Djik after yet another Villa counter-attack .
Looked bamboozled at Alisson 's save to deny him in the dying moments .
Played as a No.10 and got it much better positions than last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bang up for it from the get-go .
Got some joy off Robertson and enjoyed a nice Tango twist , turning his man before winning a foul .
Switched flanks and picked out Douglas Luiz who shot at Alisson .
Was given a big chance by Grealish .
He was slid in twice on goal but , on occasions , failed to really test Alisson .
Wasteful , sadly .
Replaced by Jota .
Yet to discover that knack of being in the right place at the right time .
For example , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yet Davis was nowhere near getting a simple touch on it to strike home .
Always protects the ball well and did well with back to goal amid pressure from Virgil Van Djik .
Attempted to roll the world 's best defender as well , but he failed to trap the ball after being picked out by Grealish .
Grew frustrated as the game went on .
Replaced by Samatta with 20 to go .
Should have been found after a lung-busting run in the opening 45 , only for El Ghazi to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but , yet again , gets missed out .
Defended well in the latter stages but he 's not on the pitch for that .
Not cutting it in the final third .
Won a foul early on but Liverpool went up a gear after they scored .
Arrowed an effort well wide moments after coming on .

Liverpool 2 Aston Villa 0
Liverpool menace and old foe Sadio Mane clattered home the killer opening goal to condemn wasteful Aston Villa to another defeat.
Dean Smith's men in green were undone by a lapse of concentration with Mane - scorer of the quickest-ever Premier League hat-trick vs Villa back in 2015 - ghosting in from off the right to side-foot the ball in off the underside off the crossbar.
Just like at Villa Park back in November, the Senegal wide man broke hearts in B6 and afar - undoing all of Villa's good work to strike home what would have felt like a gut-wrenching blow for Smith's Villa.
(Image: Bradley Ormesher NMCPool)
Liverpool prodigy Curtis Jones added a second just a minute from time, slotting home well to seal what was, in the end, a straightforward win for Jurgen Klopp's men.
Head coach Smith had asked for a reaction from his players following last week's gutless defeat to Wolves. The boss blamed that loss on fatigue but, at the home of the champions, Villa showed drive and determination to prove they're up for the relegation scrap.
Such was Villa's solidness from the off, Liverpool didn't register a shot on target until the 37th minute with Mo Salah poking a tame effort on the returning Pepe Reina's goal.
Villa, in a new 4-2-3-1 shape, pressed and probed with Anwar El Ghazi getting the better of Andy Robertson during the early exchanges. Smith, meanwhile, had to deal with an ankle knock to Jack Grealish with the skipper going off twice for treatment before eventually shaking it off.
Right-back Ezri Konsa had Villa's only effort on target in the first half, with Villa lacking that cutting edge needed once again. Grealish did well to whip in a ball but, again, Keinan Davis didn't have the nous to get in where it hurts.
After the break, it was El Ghazi who had two golden chances. The Dutch winger was slid in twice as Villa raced away on two separate counter-attacks. First it was Grealish who teed up his teammate, only for El Ghazi to shoot without any conviction as Alisson palmed his effort away.
Moments later, Douglas Luiz pick-pocketed Virgil Van Djik before slipping El Ghazi in again, this time the winger opted to dribble around Joe Gomez - only to lose the ball and, with it, a fantastic chance to open the scoring.
The story of Villa's season then unfolded in front of our eyes as Mane hammered home what was a hammer blow. Top prospect Jones rubbed salt into the wounds late on. Grealish went close to reduce the arrears but, again, it was all too little too late anyway.
Villa host in-form Manchester United next and must show a cutting edge if they're to get out of the mess they're in.
Pepe Reina 6.5
(Image: Carl Recine/NMC Pool/PA Wire)
Reinstated by Dean Smith since his calamitous showing at Leicester back in March. Could have put a cap on Liverpool's first strike on goal after 37 minutes when Salah punted a weak effort forwards. Saved brilliantly from Firmino on 75 minutes. Couldn't do anything for Liverpool's two goals. Showed good distribution and did enough to keep his shirt for Man United on Thursday.
Ezri Konsa 6
Got caught ball-watching twice in early exchanges and got sucked into a central position, leaving a gaping gap for Liverpool to attack. Headed over from a Douglas Luiz free-kick. Had Salah and Mane to contend with and did OK. Clearly learning the role of full-back.
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Kortney Hause 5
Shanked a pass out of play early on under no pressure. Looked shaky throughout, never comfortable on the ball but won the odd ball in the air.
Tyrone Mings 6
Eat up blocks for fun, was a moving green wall in the first half to keep Liverpool out and at bay. Looked for left-footed clips down the channel. A standing statue for Mane's opener. Really hurt himself after Henderson's knee clattered into his left calf muscle. Screamed in agony but soldiered on. Stranded for Jones' second, too.
Neil Taylor 7
Back in from the start for the first time since the 6-1 hammering by Man City at Villa Park in January. Was aggressive in the tackle and a pest for Mo Salah on Liverpool's right-hand side. Arguably caught for Mane's opener with winger ghosting in. Nevertheless it was a good, experienced performance from the Welshman who didn't take risks. Did well to pick out Grealish late on.
Douglas Luiz 7.5*
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Started off well yet again. Got Robertson in the book after Cruyff-turning the life out of the Scotsman during a double act with El Ghazi. Bit at the ankles of Liverpool's midfield. Always makes himself available for a pass. Impressive and making a name for himself at Villa. Liking what I'm seeing.
John McGinn 7
Back in the starting XI again. Played much deeper than usual alongside Douglas Luiz in a two-man shield in front of the defence. Booked after Grealish's hospital pass left him short before upending Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Was disciplined and did his role well. Looked much more like the McGinn of old after a weeks' rest. Villa missed his goal-scoring, third-man running exploits due to his new, deeper role. Could come on strong for Villa's final five games now. Here's hoping.
Jack Grealish 7
(Image: Carl Recine/NMC Pool/PA Wire)
Twisted his ankle after spooning a pass. Looked panicky afterwards with the knock clearly affecting his game. Went off for treatment twice complaining of his ankle. Enjoyed a far more fruitful second half. Played on Davis' toes in an advanced role and capitalised on Liverpool errors in the middle of the park. Ran at the Reds' defence before teeing up El Ghazi in a four-on-two attack. Had a goal-bound effort blocked by Van Djik after yet another Villa counter-attack. Looked bamboozled at Alisson's save to deny him in the dying moments. Played as a No.10 and got it much better positions than last week. Better, Jack.
Anwar El Ghazi 6.5
Looked bang up for it from the get-go. Got some joy off Robertson and enjoyed a nice Tango twist, turning his man before winning a foul. Switched flanks and picked out Douglas Luiz who shot at Alisson. Was given a big chance by Grealish. He was slid in twice on goal but, on occasions, failed to really test Alisson. Wasteful, sadly. Replaced by Jota.
Keinan Davis 5
Yet to discover that knack of being in the right place at the right time. For example, Grealish whipped in a perfect cross - yet Davis was nowhere near getting a simple touch on it to strike home. Always protects the ball well and did well with back to goal amid pressure from Virgil Van Djik. Attempted to roll the world's best defender as well, but he failed to trap the ball after being picked out by Grealish. Grew frustrated as the game went on. Replaced by Samatta with 20 to go.
Trezeguet 5
Should have been found after a lung-busting run in the opening 45, only for El Ghazi to under-hit his pass. Plenty of running but, yet again, gets missed out. Defended well in the latter stages but he's not on the pitch for that. Not cutting it in the final third.
Substitutes
Mbwana Samatta (on for Davis, 74) 5.5
Won a foul early on but Liverpool went up a gear after they scored.
Jota (on for El Ghazi, 74) 5.5
Had a goal-bound effort blocked on a rare outing.
Vassilev (on for Trezeguet, 84) 5
Arrowed an effort well wide moments after coming on.


birminghammail--2020-07-06--Lorraine reveals death of guest since last interview in heartbreaking tribute

A saddened Lorraine Kelly has today announced the death of a guest of her show since their last interview .
The Scottish TV presenter was back hosting her ITV1 daytime TV favourite on Monday when she made the sad announcement .
Lorraine spoke out as she welcomed three guests via video link for an interview segment of the show .
Lorraine was previewing a new documentary looking at how Covid-19 and the pandemic has impacted cancer care .
Britain 's Cancer Crisis is set to be a Panorama special on BBC One tonight .
Lorraine told viewers : `` Look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people with cancer '' .
She then said : `` It includes their friend , Kelly . ''
Then previewing a clp from the show , which airs at 7.30pm this evening , Kelly is seen being quizzed over her health .
`` If Covid had not happened , do you feel you would be in this position ? ''
she is asked .
Kelly replies : `` I do n't think I would be in this position .
I am angry , yeah .
I am angry at Covid .
`` Because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week break from treatment .
`` I am terrified of the future .
I am terrified , absolutely terrified .
I do not want to die .
I have so much more to do . ''
Lorraine then interviewed Steve Bland , who appeared via video link , as well as Deborah James and Lauren Mahon .
She revealed : `` This was a very , very poignant video documentary .
Sadly , we have to say , Kelly who we were talking to there is no longer with us . ''

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A saddened Lorraine Kelly has today announced the death of a guest of her show since their last interview.
The Scottish TV presenter was back hosting her ITV1 daytime TV favourite on Monday when she made the sad announcement.
Lorraine spoke out as she welcomed three guests via video link for an interview segment of the show.
Lorraine was previewing a new documentary looking at how Covid-19 and the pandemic has impacted cancer care.
Britain's Cancer Crisis is set to be a Panorama special on BBC One tonight.
Lorraine told viewers: "Look at how the coronavirus crisis is affecting people with cancer".
She then said: "It includes their friend, Kelly."
Then previewing a clp from the show, which airs at 7.30pm this evening, Kelly is seen being quizzed over her health.
"If Covid had not happened, do you feel you would be in this position?" she is asked.
Kelly replies: "I don't think I would be in this position. I am angry, yeah. I am angry at Covid.
"Because it has made me have a six week break from treatment.
"I am terrified of the future. I am terrified, absolutely terrified. I do not want to die. I have so much more to do."
Lorraine then interviewed Steve Bland, who appeared via video link, as well as Deborah James and Lauren Mahon.
She revealed: "This was a very, very poignant video documentary. Sadly, we have to say, Kelly who we were talking to there is no longer with us."