birminghammail--2020-11-14--Everything you need to know about The Voice UK 2020 winner, Blessing Chitapa

A Dudley teenager has been crowned as the winner of The Voice UK 2020 .
Following a fierce singing battle against three other competitors , Blessing Chitapa claimed the top spot of the televised talent competition .
The finale of the ninth series of the show was broadcast tonight ( November 14 ) on ITV .
The 18-year-old , who was mentored by Olly Murs , have wowed judges throughout the contest and has been dubbed , “ pocket performer with one mighty voice ” .
Here ’ s everything you need to know : How old is she ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 17 years old .
Due to the coronavirus restrictions this year , it was the longest ever wait for a winner to be crowned and she turned 18 years old in March .
Where does she live ?
The singer hails from Dudley in the West Midlands , where she grew up after moving from Zimbabwe at the age of seven .
She comes from a family of gospel singers and lives with her mum , dad , brother and sister .
Her mum , Sarita , works as an occupational therapist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a pastor and reverend at a local church .
What does she do for a living ?
When she is not singing , Blessing has a keen passion for the sciences and dreams of becoming a doctor or surgeon if a music career doesn ’ t pan out .
In her garden , she has built a recording studio where she practices her craft with her sister .
She also sings for her church congregation every week .
Who was her mentor ?
During the blind auditions , Blessing blew Olly Murs away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ d Rather Go Blind ’ by Etta James .
He was the only judge to turn his chair around so automatically became Blessing ’ s mentor .
From there , the Dudley teen went from strength to strength and wowed the other mentors , Tom Jones , will.i.am and Meghan Trainor .
During the battles , the 17-year-old rewrote the score on Westlife ’ s ‘ Flying Without Wings ’ alongside Beryl McCormack in one of the most memorable Battles of the series .
The ‘ pocket performer with one mighty voice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gospel music and of her strong faith in Christianity , so we may see some upbeat gospel tracks from the aspiring artist .
As one of the youngest contestants to ever win the show , she is sure to have a shining music career ahead .

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A Dudley teenager has been crowned as the winner of The Voice UK 2020.
Following a fierce singing battle against three other competitors, Blessing Chitapa claimed the top spot of the televised talent competition.
The finale of the ninth series of the show was broadcast tonight (November 14) on ITV.
The 18-year-old, who was mentored by Olly Murs, have wowed judges throughout the contest and has been dubbed, “pocket performer with one mighty voice”.
(Image: ITV)
Here’s everything you need to know:
How old is she?
Blessing started the competition at the age of 17 years old.
Due to the coronavirus restrictions this year, it was the longest ever wait for a winner to be crowned and she turned 18 years old in March.
Where does she live?
The singer hails from Dudley in the West Midlands, where she grew up after moving from Zimbabwe at the age of seven.
She comes from a family of gospel singers and lives with her mum, dad, brother and sister. Her mum, Sarita, works as an occupational therapist and her dad, Cleopas, is a pastor and reverend at a local church.
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(Image: ITV)
What does she do for a living?
When she is not singing, Blessing has a keen passion for the sciences and dreams of becoming a doctor or surgeon if a music career doesn’t pan out.
In her garden, she has built a recording studio where she practices her craft with her sister. She also sings for her church congregation every week.
Who was her mentor?
During the blind auditions, Blessing blew Olly Murs away with her rendition of, ‘I’d Rather Go Blind’ by Etta James.
He was the only judge to turn his chair around so automatically became Blessing’s mentor.
From there, the Dudley teen went from strength to strength and wowed the other mentors, Tom Jones, will.i.am and Meghan Trainor.
During the battles, the 17-year-old rewrote the score on Westlife’s ‘Flying Without Wings’ alongside Beryl McCormack in one of the most memorable Battles of the series.
What’s next?
The ‘pocket performer with one mighty voice’ has spoken of her love for gospel music and of her strong faith in Christianity, so we may see some upbeat gospel tracks from the aspiring artist.
As one of the youngest contestants to ever win the show, she is sure to have a shining music career ahead.


birminghammail--2020-11-14--Aston Villa coach John Terry sent 'weird' Derby County warning as rumours swirl

Aston Villa assistant head coach John Terry 's name is in the frame for the vacant Derby County job .
The Rams parted ways with Cocu on Saturday evening by mutual agreement with the club at the foot of the Championship table after 11 League matches , report DerbyshireLive .
Terry 's England team-mate Wayne Rooney is to take interim charge alongside former Brighton and Hove Albion coach Liam Rosenior and Villa goalkeeper Shay Given .
Terry has been linked to the Derby job before Cocu even departed , with the Daily Mail reporting that he could be an option @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chelsea legend has been on Dean Smith 's coaching staff since he signed up to become the assistant at the club he ended his playing career with in 2018 .
Terry is a short 5/2 to become the Rams ' new boss with Rooney the favourite with bookmaker Skybet .
Eddie Howe and Paul Cook are also among the contenders with a decision set to be made once a takeover is completed by Dubai-based Abu Dhabi royal family member Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nehayan .
Meanwhile , former Villa and Derby striker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may be too early for his managerial career to begin especially with a club that are propping up the second tier .
“ I can see him being a manager , but not yet , '' he told website Football Insider before Cocu 's departure .
`` Derby are rock bottom of the Championship and they ’ ve got Cocu who is an experienced manager .
`` We 're talking about a guy in John Terry who this will be his first managerial job and his task is to get them off the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do n't quite understand it , I don ’ t get it , for me , it ’ s a bit of a weird one .
`` I 'm all for people getting opportunities and I think John Terry will get his opportunity but I don ’ t think this is the right one for him at the moment . ''

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Aston Villa assistant head coach John Terry's name is in the frame for the vacant Derby County job.
The Rams parted ways with Cocu on Saturday evening by mutual agreement with the club at the foot of the Championship table after 11 League matches, report DerbyshireLive .
Terry's England team-mate Wayne Rooney is to take interim charge alongside former Brighton and Hove Albion coach Liam Rosenior and Villa goalkeeper Shay Given.
Terry has been linked to the Derby job before Cocu even departed, with the Daily Mail reporting that he could be an option for the Pride Park club.
The Chelsea legend has been on Dean Smith 's coaching staff since he signed up to become the assistant at the club he ended his playing career with in 2018.
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Terry is a short 5/2 to become the Rams' new boss with Rooney the favourite with bookmaker Skybet.
Eddie Howe and Paul Cook are also among the contenders with a decision set to be made once a takeover is completed by Dubai-based Abu Dhabi royal family member Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nehayan.
Meanwhile, former Villa and Derby striker Darren Bent has warned Terry that it may be too early for his managerial career to begin especially with a club that are propping up the second tier.
“I can see him being a manager, but not yet," he told website Football Insider before Cocu's departure.
"Derby are rock bottom of the Championship and they’ve got Cocu who is an experienced manager.
"We're talking about a guy in John Terry who this will be his first managerial job and his task is to get them off the bottom of the table.
"I don't quite understand it, I don’t get it, for me, it’s a bit of a weird one.
"I'm all for people getting opportunities and I think John Terry will get his opportunity but I don’t think this is the right one for him at the moment."


birminghammail--2020-11-14--Irate mum demands £450 from babysitter after giving vegetarian kids MEAT

A mum has demanded a babysitter pay her hundreds of pounds in compensation - after feeding her vegetarian kids MEAT .
The devastated childminder has taken to Reddit to have her say , asking fellow users to give their thoughts on the matter .
And it is fair to say it has sparked a bit of lively debate on the widely used forum platform .
A babysitter bought two children a chicken nugget Happy Meal from McDonald 's to reward their good behaviour after the pair requested it .
But their irate mum is fuming - demanding £450 in compo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fact , veggie .
She says they are following an eco-friendly diet , and now the babysitter has taken to Reddit to slam the mum .
Mirror Online reports she wrote : `` The mom came home early and saw her children eating chicken nuggets .
She literally ripped the nuggets out of their hands and started screaming that I 'm horrible for allowing her children to eat dead corpses and yelling at her children for eating the meat .
`` She kicked me out without paying me and then later text me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 300 ( £227 ) for each kid for the emotional damage I have caused them and if I didn ’ t she ’ d take me to court .
`` I refused to pay the money and told her that she should have told me that she was vegetarian and I would have made sure to completely respect her family diet choice and since she did n't tell me it ’ s not my fault .
`` She said that I shouldn ’ t just assume everyone eats meat . ''
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some suggesting she could call her bluff , but others declared she should lie low .
Others said the mum has every right to demand the cash - but others were n't so sure , and said she was out of order .
The post racked up dozens of replies and has gone viral .

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A mum has demanded a babysitter pay her hundreds of pounds in compensation - after feeding her vegetarian kids MEAT.
The devastated childminder has taken to Reddit to have her say, asking fellow users to give their thoughts on the matter.
And it is fair to say it has sparked a bit of lively debate on the widely used forum platform.
A babysitter bought two children a chicken nugget Happy Meal from McDonald's to reward their good behaviour after the pair requested it.
But their irate mum is fuming - demanding £450 in compo after declaring her kids were, in fact, veggie.
She says they are following an eco-friendly diet, and now the babysitter has taken to Reddit to slam the mum.
Mirror Online reports she wrote: "The mom came home early and saw her children eating chicken nuggets. She literally ripped the nuggets out of their hands and started screaming that I'm horrible for allowing her children to eat dead corpses and yelling at her children for eating the meat.
"She kicked me out without paying me and then later text me saying that I need to pay her $300 (£227) for each kid for the emotional damage I have caused them and if I didn’t she’d take me to court.
"I refused to pay the money and told her that she should have told me that she was vegetarian and I would have made sure to completely respect her family diet choice and since she didn't tell me it’s not my fault.
"She said that I shouldn’t just assume everyone eats meat."
And plenty of users were split, with some suggesting she could call her bluff, but others declared she should lie low.
Others said the mum has every right to demand the cash - but others weren't so sure, and said she was out of order.
The post racked up dozens of replies and has gone viral.


birminghammail--2020-11-14--Arrests made as 150 attend 'anti-lockdown protest'

A dozen arrests were made as a crowd of people ignored police warnings and attended an anti-lockdown protest in the Black Country .
Around 150 people gathered at Wolverhampton ’ s Civic Centre for a protest called ‘ Midlands Freedom Educational Rally ’ .
West Midlands Police said they spoke to those attending the rally and asked them to move on , as they did not have ‘ a reasonable excuse why they were in breach of the national lockdown restrictions .
A police officer could be heard on a tannoy stating : “ Police warning you are being directed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legislation.
” The crowd is believed to have walked through the city centre along Dudley Street , past McDonald ’ s , then gone by Primark to the courts and police station and back past the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre .
A 27-year-old eyewitness from Bilston , who asked not to be named came across the protest while picking up medication in the city .
He said : “ I was getting my medication from Superdrug and saw a lot of people .
I asked someone and they said it was a lockdown protest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and people scuffling with the police .
“ I saw quite a few people being arrested .
They had someone on a tannoy saying they were not going to disperse as it was their human right to be there .
“ The police were asking them to leave and said if they didn ’ t they ’ d be arrested .
The police did a good job .
“ I think with this lockdown that protest isn ’ t going to help .
Hardly any had masks and they were all close together.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ event said : “ Don ’ t stand by , stand up !
Be part of the change you wish to see.
” A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said : “ This week , we were made aware of a planned gathering in Wolverhampton city centre for today and asked for contact from the individuals responsible for organising it so we could get an understanding of what it was for and how it would take place .
“ Sadly , this did not happen and this afternoon , we were alerted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the city centre and an unauthorised drone being flown in the area .
“ We spoke to those in attendance and asked them to move on as they could not offer us a reasonable excuse as to why they were in breach of national lockdown restrictions .
“ Despite engaging with the people , explaining what was expected of them and encouraging them to move on , many did not listen .
“ We therefore had to enforce the rules and have so far made 12 arrests .
They have been taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who is the Silver Commander , said : “ We always seek to speak with the people who are suspected of being in breach of the regulations , but when people are not working with us or listening to our instructions , then we must enforce the rules and arrest people where appropriate .
“ We need to keep our communities safe and although the group have mostly now dispersed , we will continue to monitor the area.
” West Midlands Police said they wanted to remind people of the current Government lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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A dozen arrests were made as a crowd of people ignored police warnings and attended an anti-lockdown protest in the Black Country.
Around 150 people gathered at Wolverhampton’s Civic Centre for a protest called ‘Midlands Freedom Educational Rally’.
West Midlands Police said they spoke to those attending the rally and asked them to move on, as they did not have ‘a reasonable excuse why they were in breach of the national lockdown restrictions.
(Image: Tom S)
A police officer could be heard on a tannoy stating: “Police warning you are being directed to leave the area because of coronavirus legislation.”
The crowd is believed to have walked through the city centre along Dudley Street, past McDonald’s, then gone by Primark to the courts and police station and back past the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.
A 27-year-old eyewitness from Bilston, who asked not to be named came across the protest while picking up medication in the city. He said: “I was getting my medication from Superdrug and saw a lot of people. I asked someone and they said it was a lockdown protest.
“There were a few banners and people scuffling with the police.
“I saw quite a few people being arrested. They had someone on a tannoy saying they were not going to disperse as it was their human right to be there.
“The police were asking them to leave and said if they didn’t they’d be arrested. The police did a good job.
(Image: Tom S)
“I think with this lockdown that protest isn’t going to help. Hardly any had masks and they were all close together.”
A poster out ahead of the event said: “Don’t stand by, stand up! Be part of the change you wish to see.”
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said: “This week, we were made aware of a planned gathering in Wolverhampton city centre for today and asked for contact from the individuals responsible for organising it so we could get an understanding of what it was for and how it would take place.
“Sadly, this did not happen and this afternoon, we were alerted to a gathering of up to 150 people in the city centre and an unauthorised drone being flown in the area.
“We spoke to those in attendance and asked them to move on as they could not offer us a reasonable excuse as to why they were in breach of national lockdown restrictions.
“Despite engaging with the people, explaining what was expected of them and encouraging them to move on, many did not listen.
“We therefore had to enforce the rules and have so far made 12 arrests. They have been taken into police custody.”
Superintendent Nick Rowe who is the Silver Commander, said: “We always seek to speak with the people who are suspected of being in breach of the regulations, but when people are not working with us or listening to our instructions, then we must enforce the rules and arrest people where appropriate.
“We need to keep our communities safe and although the group have mostly now dispersed, we will continue to monitor the area.”
West Midlands Police said they wanted to remind people of the current Government lockdown restrictions which are in force throughout England.


birminghammail--2020-11-14--Girl's eyesight saved by 'surreal' Birmingham op after brain tumour

A brave little girl has had her eyesight saved by a leg operation - after she survived a brain tumour .
The youngster , who comes from the East Midlands , was saved at Birmingham Children 's Hospital .
Lucy Needham , from Chesterfield , lost feeling in her right eye after life saving brain tumour treatment as a baby .
Now pioneering surgery has given her the gift of sight .
The six-year-old child , from Derbyshire , had a `` surreal '' op called corneal neurotisation – in which a nerve from the calf is connected in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the eye .
Her mum has now discussed her uphill battle and bravery in an interview with The Mirror .
Tracey Evison , 41 , said : “ When we heard what the procedure entailed , it sounded quite surreal .
But we wanted to give her the best possible chance of a normal life – and knew this was a time-sensitive decision to ensure her sight did not get damaged beyond repair .
“ It ’ s been a rollercoaster of emotions but now Lucy is like a different little girl .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and is back to doing the things she loves most , like swimming.
” Lucy became only the third Brit to have the operation a year ago , at Birmingham Children ’ s Hospital .
Since then , nine more people have had the procedure there .
As a baby , Lucy had a brain tumour removed and months of chemo .
But it was not until she was four that Tracey and Lucy ’ s dad Paul Needham , 43 , noticed her eye problems .
Tracey said : “ Lucy would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wouldn ’ t hurt her .
She had constant infections .
“ We noticed her pupil had shrunk and her eye was red so we got her seen urgently , fearing a relapse.
” Lucy was diagnosed with corneal anesthesia and finally had her op in October last year – weeks after starting school .
It involved grafting a nerve from the lower leg and connecting it to a sensory nerve in the face or neck .
The other end of the graft is split into tiny fibres and tunnelled around the cornea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and supply it with a protective sensation .
Lucy spent one night in hospital for the six-hour op and two weeks recovering at home in Chesterfield , Derbys .
Tracey said : “ Lucy has had so many procedures already , so she took this in her stride .
We ’ re so appreciative of the outstanding care the surgeons gave Lucy .
We hope her story will encourage further research so others can receive the same treatment .
”

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A brave little girl has had her eyesight saved by a leg operation - after she survived a brain tumour.
The youngster, who comes from the East Midlands, was saved at Birmingham Children's Hospital.
Lucy Needham, from Chesterfield, lost feeling in her right eye after life saving brain tumour treatment as a baby.
Now pioneering surgery has given her the gift of sight.
The six-year-old child, from Derbyshire, had a "surreal" op called corneal neurotisation – in which a nerve from the calf is connected in the face or neck to give sensation in the eye.
Her mum has now discussed her uphill battle and bravery in an interview with The Mirror.
Tracey Evison, 41, said: “When we heard what the procedure entailed, it sounded quite surreal. But we wanted to give her the best possible chance of a normal life – and knew this was a time-sensitive decision to ensure her sight did not get damaged beyond repair.
“It’s been a rollercoaster of emotions but now Lucy is like a different little girl. She has far fewer infections and drops and is back to doing the things she loves most, like swimming.”
Lucy became only the third Brit to have the operation a year ago, at Birmingham Children’s Hospital.
Since then, nine more people have had the procedure there.
As a baby, Lucy had a brain tumour removed and months of chemo.
But it was not until she was four that Tracey and Lucy’s dad Paul Needham, 43, noticed her eye problems.
Tracey said: “Lucy would poke herself in the eye and it wouldn’t hurt her. She had constant infections.
“We noticed her pupil had shrunk and her eye was red so we got her seen urgently, fearing a relapse.”
Lucy was diagnosed with corneal anesthesia and finally had her op in October last year – weeks after starting school. It involved grafting a nerve from the lower leg and connecting it to a sensory nerve in the face or neck.
The other end of the graft is split into tiny fibres and tunnelled around the cornea – eventually prompting new fibres to grow and supply it with a protective sensation.
Lucy spent one night in hospital for the six-hour op and two weeks recovering at home in Chesterfield, Derbys.
Tracey said: “Lucy has had so many procedures already, so she took this in her stride. We’re so appreciative of the outstanding care the surgeons gave Lucy. We hope her story will encourage further research so others can receive the same treatment.”


birminghammail--2020-11-14--Cyclist dies & another seriously injured after crash with car

A cyclist has died and another has been left with serious injuries after a crash in Worcestershire involving a car .
The incident took place on the A441 Redditch Road in Alvechurch at around 8am on Saturday ( November 14 ) .
Two people - believed to be the cyclists - were seriously injured as a result of the collision and one , a man in his 40s , has died from his injuries .
Another man in his 20s is being treated in hospital .
Police said a woman in her 20s from Redditch 'has been arrested ' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Junction 2 of the M42 for four hours , with the northbound carriageway then opening around midday and the southbound carriageway opening just before 3pm .
Police are now appealing for witnesses to come forward .
A spokesman for West Mercia Police said : “ At around 8am on Saturday morning ( November 14 ) we received reports of a serious collision on the A441 in Alvechurch involving a car and two bicycles .
“ Two people were seriously injured in the collision and sadly , one of the victims , a man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other victim , a man in his 20s continues to receive medical care at hospital .
“ A woman in her 20s from Redditch has been arrested and is assisting officers with their investigation .
The collision resulted in the closure of the A441 which then remained closed for several hours .
“ If you witnessed the incident , have dashcam footage or have any information that can help officers with their enquiries , please contact the officer in the case , PC 3779 Boswell at Bromsgrove on 101 quoting incident number 00093i @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our online reporting function on West Mercia Police website under the Tell Us About section here . ''

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A cyclist has died and another has been left with serious injuries after a crash in Worcestershire involving a car.
The incident took place on the A441 Redditch Road in Alvechurch at around 8am on Saturday (November 14).
Two people - believed to be the cyclists - were seriously injured as a result of the collision and one, a man in his 40s, has died from his injuries. Another man in his 20s is being treated in hospital.
Police said a woman in her 20s from Redditch 'has been arrested'.
The road remained closed between Beoley and Junction 2 of the M42 for four hours, with the northbound carriageway then opening around midday and the southbound carriageway opening just before 3pm.
Police are now appealing for witnesses to come forward.
A spokesman for West Mercia Police said: “At around 8am on Saturday morning (November 14) we received reports of a serious collision on the A441 in Alvechurch involving a car and two bicycles.
“Two people were seriously injured in the collision and sadly, one of the victims, a man in his 40s, died. The other victim, a man in his 20s continues to receive medical care at hospital.
“A woman in her 20s from Redditch has been arrested and is assisting officers with their investigation. The collision resulted in the closure of the A441 which then remained closed for several hours.
“If you witnessed the incident, have dashcam footage or have any information that can help officers with their enquiries, please contact the officer in the case, PC 3779 Boswell at Bromsgrove on 101 quoting incident number 00093i of 14 November, or by using our online reporting function on West Mercia Police website under the Tell Us About section here."


birminghammail--2020-11-14--Eamonn and Ruth axed by This Morning - replaced by Alison Hammond

Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford have been sensationally axed from This Morning - and replaced with a BirminghamLive favourite .
The pair are going to be replaced by Alison Hammond , but are said to be pretty unhappy about the decision from ITV bosses .
The pair , who have presented the Friday slot for 14 years , will be replaced by Brummie TV personality Alison , who is a key contributor to the show as it stands .
Alison , a mum-of-one from Birmingham , shot to fame on Big Brother in the early 2000s .
She still lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ son .
Alison is scheduled to present the ITV show alongside Dermot O'Leary .
The pair will present on Friday mornings , after Holly Willoughby , 39 , presents Monday to Friday alongside Phil Schofield .
The husband and wife duo , who have presented the Friday show together since 2006 , are said to be “ furious and upset ” over the move .
“ They have real warmth , ” a source told The Mirror Online , before adding : “ It 's time for a change and they are perfect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everyone feels for him and Ruth , they are well liked on the team , but sometimes tough decisions have to be made.
” Alison and Dermot have already shown their chemistry on the show , and are two of the best-loved TV personalities around .
She is known for her affable nature and hilariously raucous interviews , with hilarious segments routinely going viral .
Earlier this year , she bravely opened up over the impact of George Floyd 's death as the Black Lives Matter movement swept the UK .
She has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ documentary Alison Hammond : Back to School .
This Morning continues at 10am on ITV1 .
It airs each weekday .
Dermot and Alison are expected to finalise their new contracts in the coming weeks .

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Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford have been sensationally axed from This Morning - and replaced with a BirminghamLive favourite.
The pair are going to be replaced by Alison Hammond, but are said to be pretty unhappy about the decision from ITV bosses.
The pair, who have presented the Friday slot for 14 years, will be replaced by Brummie TV personality Alison, who is a key contributor to the show as it stands.
Alison, a mum-of-one from Birmingham, shot to fame on Big Brother in the early 2000s.
She still lives in the city, with her only son. Alison is scheduled to present the ITV show alongside Dermot O'Leary.
The pair will present on Friday mornings, after Holly Willoughby, 39, presents Monday to Friday alongside Phil Schofield.
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The husband and wife duo, who have presented the Friday show together since 2006, are said to be “furious and upset” over the move.
“They have real warmth,” a source told The Mirror Online, before adding: “It's time for a change and they are perfect.
“Eamonn is pretty furious and everyone feels for him and Ruth, they are well liked on the team, but sometimes tough decisions have to be made.”
Alison and Dermot have already shown their chemistry on the show, and are two of the best-loved TV personalities around.
She is known for her affable nature and hilariously raucous interviews, with hilarious segments routinely going viral.
Earlier this year, she bravely opened up over the impact of George Floyd's death as the Black Lives Matter movement swept the UK.
She has also previously been given her own ITV documentary Alison Hammond: Back to School.
This Morning continues at 10am on ITV1. It airs each weekday.
Dermot and Alison are expected to finalise their new contracts in the coming weeks.


birminghammail--2020-11-14--Aston Villa transfers: Ross Barkley speculation intensifies

The transfer window is looming , and the speculation is centred on Aston Villa and the rest of the Premier League .
Dean Smith 's men have made a confident start to the season with the manager delighted at the summer 's signings .
With the window soon to open , there will be questions to answer .
Has the team got all it needs ?
Will the Jack Grealish rumours ever stop ?
We take a look at all the latest news and rumours surrounding the club .
Villa fans are convinced Ross Barkley has a long-term future at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could be a part of Chelsea 's plans next season .
Barkley , 26 , joined Villa on a season-long loan towards the end of the transfer window and he 's enjoyed a superb start to life under Dean Smith .
There is no option-to-buy included in the loan agreement , meaning the ball is in Chelsea 's court when it comes to a potential permanent move .
The former Everton man made an instant impact for Villa with a debut goal in the incredible 7-2 win against Liverpool .
He followed that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last month and set up one of Ollie Watkins ' goal in the 3-0 mauling of Arsenal last Sunday .
Villa head coach Dean Smith believes Barkley is now pushing for an England recall more than a year after his most recent appearance for the Three Lions .
Smith would love to keep Barkley if he continues to shine but website 90min.com reports he remains in Chelsea 's plans for next season .
It is being reported that Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has already made a decision on Barkley , letting him know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play at Stamford Bridge going forward .
Former Villa transfer target Dean Henderson may have to leave Manchester United in order to force his way into the England team , according to reports .
Henderson has returned to Old Trafford after two seasons on loan at Sheffield United and is now playing the role of understudy to David De Gea .
The 23-year-old is now a regular in the England squad and made his debut against Republic of Ireland on Thursday , but he 's behind Jordan Pickford and Nick Pope in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boss Gareth Southgate has told Henderson that he needs to be playing regularly at club level to become his country 's number one in time for the Euros next year .
It 's now being suggested that Henderson could look to leave United on loan in January to boost his international hopes .
Scottish champions Celtic is reportedly an option for Henderson , who 90min claim 'had all but agreed ' a transfer to Villa over the summer before United convinced him to stay at Old Trafford .
Villa 's search for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ names in the last transfer window before a £20million deal was struck with Arsenal for Emi Martinez .
Henderson could well be on the move in January but Villa no longer need to strengthen in that department with Martinez , Tom Heaton and Jed Steer jostling for position .
Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz is still on Manchester City 's radar , according to reports .
The Brazilian international , who played 45 minutes of the Selecao 's World Cup qualifying defeat of Venezuela , joined City from Villa last year .
Douglas cost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ men added him to Villa 's squad ahead of their return to the Premier League and it is believed that a buy-back clause was inserted into the deal .
According to BirminghamLive 's colleagues at the Manchester Evening News , there is talk of the buy-back clause standing at £30m next summer rising from £25m after the most recent transfer window .
The only way such a clause can be taken out of a contract is if Villa pay money to City or whether it expires after a certain period of time .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to City , whom he left without playing a single minute of football because of work permit issues following his arrival from Brazilain side Vasco da Gama in 2017 .
Website Eurosport is reporting that City are keeping an eye on Douglas and 'the possibility ' of returning the player to the Etihad Stadium .
Douglas made 28 starts in the Premier League for Villa last season and was hugely impressive after lockdown , ending the season as one of the club 's better players .
He has begun this season in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa 's Premier League season so far turning in some fine performances .
Douglas was quizzed on talk of a return to Pep Guardiola 's City by Brazilian media outlet Globo Esporte last month .
`` About Man City , I 've been doing my job at Villa , I do n't really have conversations with City or Guardiola , '' he said .
`` But it 's a job that went together , I had help from City with Villa to be able to play in the Premier League .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to play there without any difficulty . ''
Alan Hutton has praised Neil Taylor and Ahmed Elmohamady for their invaluable service to Aston Villa - but thinks Dean Smith will eye replacements for both next summer .
Villa have upgraded their options on both sides of the defence in recent transfer windows with the arrivals of Matty Cash from Nottingham Forest and Matt Targett from Southampton .
The pair have started all seven Premier League matches so far this term , restricting the likes of Taylor and Elmohamady to back-up roles and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teammate to both players during his time at Villa and while the former right-back believes they have more than played their part in claret and blue , he thinks Smith will look for fresh legs at the end of the season .
Speaking to Football Insider , Hutton said : “ I would have thought so , next season probably – Neil Taylor , is this his last year , possibly ?
“ I think the way Villa are going at the moment , the first season ’ s about staying up , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which has definitely happened – and next season , depending on where they finish , they ’ re either going to aim real high , or they ’ re going to be happy where they are .
“ You ’ re going to need competition in the likes of left-back , I think Targett has done really well .
Yes , he did struggle at the start of his career – at Villa , that is – but he ’ s definitely found his feet at the moment .
“ Moving forward , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there , I think they will look for competition in that area .
It will be the same for right-back .
“ Obviously , I love Elmo to bits , I think he ’ s done absolutely brilliant at Villa but I think it will be the same at right-back where they might look to bring some competition for Matty Cash .
This is me talking about the future , moving forward , that ’ s just how it is.
” Both Taylor , 31 , and Elmohamady , 33 , are set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Wales international Taylor has played almost 100 times for Villa since his arrival from Swansea City while Egypt defender Elmohamady has 112 appearances to his name since he joined the club from Hull City the same year .
Villa also have 25-year-old Frederic Guilbert as an option at right-back .
Tony Adams has hailed Matty Cash for his 'fantastic performance ' against Arsenal and told his former club they missed a trick by not signing the Aston Villa full-back .
Cash , 23 , has adapted brilliantly to life in the Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side Nottingham Forest in the summer .
Having started all seven top-flight matches so far , Cash has made the right-back berth his own under Dean Smith and tops the charts for tackles and interceptions .
His latest impressive display came in the 3-0 victory against Arsenal on Sunday as Villa recorded their fifth win of the Premier League season to leave them just three points off top spot going into the international break .
Cash made a big impression on Arsenal legend Adams , who questioned why the Gunners missed out on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Working as a pundit on Sky Sports News , Adams said : “ Look at Villa , the right-back Matty Cash the other night .
Wow .
Slough boy .
Dagenham & Redbridge .
He ’ s gone to Nottingham Forest .
What a player .
He ’ s 23 .
“ [ Pierre-Emerick ] Aubameyang was in his pocket .
Athletic , strong , what a great player .
I thought that was a fantastic right-back performance and I would have loved him in an Arsenal shirt.
” Former target on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Croatian international , who has been without a club since he left Qatari side Al-Duhail in July , has emerged as an option for Vigo ahead of Italian sides Benevento and Fiorentina .
Mandzukic , who spent four years at Juventus before departing for Al-Duhail last year , was linked with a move to Villa and Premier League rivals West Ham United toward the end of last month .
A free agent , he could sign at any time and does not need to put pen-to-paper on a deal with a club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marca is reporting that Mandzukic is in advanced negotiations with Vigo despite their early-season struggles .
Villa fans have been reacting to claims that summer transfer target Milot Rashica could be on the move in January .
Werder Bremen came close to selling the winger in the summer but a last-minute deal with Bayer Leverkusen fell through before the Bundesliga deadline .
Indeed Rashica was heavily linked with Villa through the summer but despite being willing to meet the £20.5 million release clause , BirminghamLive understands Dean Smith 's side were not keen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an unproven player at Premier League level .
According to German publication Weser Kurier , Bremen 's income stands to fall by around €30m this season because of the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic .
Opening the door for an almost certain January exit for Rashica , Bremen president Hubertus Hess-Grunewald has been quoted by the same outlet as saying : `` We are in the process of tapping all sources of money , exhausting all possible savings . ''
`` And of course to see what potential transfer proceeds we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Davy Klaassen , another one did n't come about at the last second .
`` In the course of the season we still have options to be able to do something at this point . ''
Villa made five summer signigns and the summer business conducted by Smith and Villa sporting director Johan Lange is already paying dividends .
Some Villa supporters think January could be a big month for the club , with a haul of 15 points from seven games putting them only a win off top spot with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could bolster Villa 's chances of finishing in a European place and depth is crucial over a 38-game slog of a Premier League season .
And that 's why these fans want Villa to go back in for Rashica .
`` Well worth resuming the chase for Rashica here , especially if we are still in a six position by the end of the year and chasing a Champions League place , '' one said .
`` Depth is so important , '' added another while a third supporter said : `` Snap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time to announce a huge statement . ''
`` I say 100 per cent , it 's when you 're doing well that you need to strengthen and we ’ re a couple of injuries away from huge downgrades to our attacking threat , '' another said .
A fifth fan added : `` The lack of depth of the squad was exposed on Sunday by bringing on Anwar El Ghazi and by not bringing on any of the other subs .
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has revealed how he asked Arsenal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a move away from the Emirates Stadium .
Martinez moved to Villa for around £20million in the summer after a decade at the Emirates Stadium and played against his old side for the first time on Sunday night in a 3-0 win for his new club in North London .
A popular figure with players and fans , Martinez opted to move to Villa in the summer because Arteta could n't guarantee him first-team football .
Martinez stepped up when Bernd Leno was injured last season and ended the 2019-20 season as Arsenal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cup trophy to boot .
He played in the Community Shield win over Liverpool but , following Leno 's recovery from a knee injury Arteta opted to restore the German as the club 's number one .
Marseille are reportedly ready to cash in on Florian Thauvin in January - if the price is right .
The former Newcastle United player , who was part of France 's World Cup winning squad in 2018 , was linked with a return to the Premier League during the summer window .
Aston Villa and Midlands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an interest in the 27-year-old , who signed for Marseille in 2016 initially on loan .
Thauvin ruled out a move away from the Stade Veledrome then , telling the French press : “ Am I going to stay a Marseille player this season ?
Yes , I ’ ve already answered that question.
“ But with Thauvin out of contract at the end of the season - and refusing to sign an extension as things stand - Marseille are keen to get a fee for the winger while they can .
Gabby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a huge fee for Ross Barkley if the Chelsea midfielder keeps playing the way he is .
Barkley has enjoyed a fine start to life at Villa Park since his season-long loan move from Stamford Bridge , already underlining his status as a key player for Dean Smith .
There is no option-to-buy included in the loan agreement , meaning the ball is in Chelsea 's court when it comes to the 26-year-old 's long-term future .
Villa would love to keep Barkley if his partnerships with the likes of Jack Grealish and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believes the former Everton player 's early form could work against them .
He told Football Insider : `` There ’ s no rush .
I think at the moment they ’ ve got him on loan for the season , they ’ ll see how he does all through the season and then judge the situation at the end of the season .
`` It might be something they want to make permanent at the end of the season .
`` I ’ m sure there will be a big fee because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s not forget he ’ s a similar age to Jack Grealish and if he can keep producing his current form Chelsea will definitely want a high fee .
`` Chelsea might even want to bring him back in their team .
I think we ’ ve just got to enjoy him while he ’ s here and try and get the best out of him . ''
Former Arsenal player Adrian Clarke thinks Mikel Arteta 's side need a player like Villa captain Jack Grealish to help striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang .
Grealish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ night , grabbing his fifth assist of the season when he set up Ollie Watkins ' second for his brace at the Emirates Stadium .
The Gunners were dominated by Dean Smith 's men with skipper Grealish leading the charge .
Grealish has already got five goals as well as his assists in only eight games this season with the boyhood Villan thriving in his second season back at Premier League level .
The Gunners badly lacked a creative spark of their own on Sunday night with Arteta 's team heavily linked with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ star Houssem Aouar only for the French international to decide to stay at his boyhood club .

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The transfer window is looming, and the speculation is centred on Aston Villa and the rest of the Premier League.
Dean Smith's men have made a confident start to the season with the manager delighted at the summer's signings.
With the window soon to open, there will be questions to answer.
Has the team got all it needs?
Will people be leaving?
Will the Jack Grealish rumours ever stop?
We take a look at all the latest news and rumours surrounding the club.
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Barkley back to Chelsea?
Villa fans are convinced Ross Barkley has a long-term future at the club despite reports suggesting the midfielder could be a part of Chelsea's plans next season.
Barkley, 26, joined Villa on a season-long loan towards the end of the transfer window and he's enjoyed a superb start to life under Dean Smith.
There is no option-to-buy included in the loan agreement, meaning the ball is in Chelsea's court when it comes to a potential permanent move.
The former Everton man made an instant impact for Villa with a debut goal in the incredible 7-2 win against Liverpool.
He followed that up with the winner against Leicester City last month and set up one of Ollie Watkins' goal in the 3-0 mauling of Arsenal last Sunday.
Villa head coach Dean Smith believes Barkley is now pushing for an England recall more than a year after his most recent appearance for the Three Lions.
Smith would love to keep Barkley if he continues to shine but website 90min.com reports he remains in Chelsea's plans for next season.
It is being reported that Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has already made a decision on Barkley, letting him know there may well be a role to play at Stamford Bridge going forward.
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Henderson on the move?
Former Villa transfer target Dean Henderson may have to leave Manchester United in order to force his way into the England team, according to reports.
Henderson has returned to Old Trafford after two seasons on loan at Sheffield United and is now playing the role of understudy to David De Gea.
The 23-year-old is now a regular in the England squad and made his debut against Republic of Ireland on Thursday, but he's behind Jordan Pickford and Nick Pope in the pecking order.
90min reports that England boss Gareth Southgate has told Henderson that he needs to be playing regularly at club level to become his country's number one in time for the Euros next year.
It's now being suggested that Henderson could look to leave United on loan in January to boost his international hopes.
Scottish champions Celtic is reportedly an option for Henderson, who 90min claim 'had all but agreed' a transfer to Villa over the summer before United convinced him to stay at Old Trafford.
Villa's search for a goalkeeper saw them linked with lots of names in the last transfer window before a £20million deal was struck with Arsenal for Emi Martinez.
Henderson could well be on the move in January but Villa no longer need to strengthen in that department with Martinez, Tom Heaton and Jed Steer jostling for position.
Luiz link lingers
Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz is still on Manchester City's radar, according to reports.
The Brazilian international, who played 45 minutes of the Selecao's World Cup qualifying defeat of Venezuela, joined City from Villa last year.
Douglas cost around £15 million when Dean Smith 's men added him to Villa's squad ahead of their return to the Premier League and it is believed that a buy-back clause was inserted into the deal.
According to BirminghamLive 's colleagues at the Manchester Evening News , there is talk of the buy-back clause standing at £30m next summer rising from £25m after the most recent transfer window.
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The only way such a clause can be taken out of a contract is if Villa pay money to City or whether it expires after a certain period of time.
Douglas was linked with a summer return to City, whom he left without playing a single minute of football because of work permit issues following his arrival from Brazilain side Vasco da Gama in 2017.
Website Eurosport is reporting that City are keeping an eye on Douglas and 'the possibility' of returning the player to the Etihad Stadium.
Douglas made 28 starts in the Premier League for Villa last season and was hugely impressive after lockdown, ending the season as one of the club's better players.
He has begun this season in a similar vein, playing all-but-three minutes of Villa's Premier League season so far turning in some fine performances.
Douglas was quizzed on talk of a return to Pep Guardiola's City by Brazilian media outlet Globo Esporte last month.
"About Man City, I've been doing my job at Villa, I don't really have conversations with City or Guardiola," he said.
"But it's a job that went together, I had help from City with Villa to be able to play in the Premier League.
"It's a very good thing to be able to play there without any difficulty."
Replacements?
Alan Hutton has praised Neil Taylor and Ahmed Elmohamady for their invaluable service to Aston Villa - but thinks Dean Smith will eye replacements for both next summer.
Villa have upgraded their options on both sides of the defence in recent transfer windows with the arrivals of Matty Cash from Nottingham Forest and Matt Targett from Southampton.
The pair have started all seven Premier League matches so far this term, restricting the likes of Taylor and Elmohamady to back-up roles and Carabao Cup outings.
Hutton was a teammate to both players during his time at Villa and while the former right-back believes they have more than played their part in claret and blue, he thinks Smith will look for fresh legs at the end of the season.
Speaking to Football Insider, Hutton said: “I would have thought so, next season probably – Neil Taylor, is this his last year, possibly?
“I think the way Villa are going at the moment, the first season’s about staying up, the next season is about progression – which has definitely happened – and next season, depending on where they finish, they’re either going to aim real high, or they’re going to be happy where they are.
“You’re going to need competition in the likes of left-back, I think Targett has done really well. Yes, he did struggle at the start of his career – at Villa, that is – but he’s definitely found his feet at the moment.
“Moving forward, with Tayls’ contract probably running out there, I think they will look for competition in that area. It will be the same for right-back.
“Obviously, I love Elmo to bits, I think he’s done absolutely brilliant at Villa but I think it will be the same at right-back where they might look to bring some competition for Matty Cash. This is me talking about the future, moving forward, that’s just how it is.”
Both Taylor, 31, and Elmohamady, 33, are set to be out of contract next summer.
Wales international Taylor has played almost 100 times for Villa since his arrival from Swansea City while Egypt defender Elmohamady has 112 appearances to his name since he joined the club from Hull City the same year.
Villa also have 25-year-old Frederic Guilbert as an option at right-back.
Cash concerns
Tony Adams has hailed Matty Cash for his 'fantastic performance' against Arsenal and told his former club they missed a trick by not signing the Aston Villa full-back.
Cash, 23, has adapted brilliantly to life in the Premier League after his £14million move from Championship side Nottingham Forest in the summer.
Having started all seven top-flight matches so far, Cash has made the right-back berth his own under Dean Smith and tops the charts for tackles and interceptions.
His latest impressive display came in the 3-0 victory against Arsenal on Sunday as Villa recorded their fifth win of the Premier League season to leave them just three points off top spot going into the international break.
Cash made a big impression on Arsenal legend Adams, who questioned why the Gunners missed out on the Slough-born former Dagenham & Redbridge loanee.
Working as a pundit on Sky Sports News, Adams said: “Look at Villa, the right-back Matty Cash the other night. Wow. Slough boy. Dagenham & Redbridge. He’s gone to Nottingham Forest. What a player. He’s 23.
“[Pierre-Emerick] Aubameyang was in his pocket. Athletic, strong, what a great player. I thought that was a fantastic right-back performance and I would have loved him in an Arsenal shirt.”
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Former target on the move
Reported transfer target Mario Madzukic is set to join Spanish side Cela Vigo.
It is being reported that the Croatian international, who has been without a club since he left Qatari side Al-Duhail in July, has emerged as an option for Vigo ahead of Italian sides Benevento and Fiorentina.
Mandzukic, who spent four years at Juventus before departing for Al-Duhail last year, was linked with a move to Villa and Premier League rivals West Ham United toward the end of last month.
A free agent, he could sign at any time and does not need to put pen-to-paper on a deal with a club inside a transfer window.
Spanish website Marca is reporting that Mandzukic is in advanced negotiations with Vigo despite their early-season struggles.
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Rashica latest
Villa fans have been reacting to claims that summer transfer target Milot Rashica could be on the move in January.
Werder Bremen came close to selling the winger in the summer but a last-minute deal with Bayer Leverkusen fell through before the Bundesliga deadline.
Indeed Rashica was heavily linked with Villa through the summer but despite being willing to meet the £20.5 million release clause, BirminghamLive understands Dean Smith's side were not keen on handing out a big contract to an unproven player at Premier League level.
According to German publication Weser Kurier, Bremen's income stands to fall by around €30m this season because of the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Opening the door for an almost certain January exit for Rashica, Bremen president Hubertus Hess-Grunewald has been quoted by the same outlet as saying: "We are in the process of tapping all sources of money, exhausting all possible savings."
"And of course to see what potential transfer proceeds we can achieve.
"We made a transfer with Davy Klaassen, another one didn't come about at the last second.
"In the course of the season we still have options to be able to do something at this point."
Villa made five summer signigns and the summer business conducted by Smith and Villa sporting director Johan Lange is already paying dividends.
Some Villa supporters think January could be a big month for the club, with a haul of 15 points from seven games putting them only a win off top spot with a game-in-hand.
Strengthening in the New Year could bolster Villa's chances of finishing in a European place and depth is crucial over a 38-game slog of a Premier League season.
And that's why these fans want Villa to go back in for Rashica.
"Well worth resuming the chase for Rashica here, especially if we are still in a six position by the end of the year and chasing a Champions League place," one said.
"Depth is so important," added another while a third supporter said: "Snap him up, it's the right time to announce a huge statement."
"I say 100 per cent, it's when you're doing well that you need to strengthen and we’re a couple of injuries away from huge downgrades to our attacking threat," another said.
A fifth fan added: "The lack of depth of the squad was exposed on Sunday by bringing on Anwar El Ghazi and by not bringing on any of the other subs.
Martinez reveals Villa transfer text to Arsenal boss Arteta
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has revealed how he asked Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta for help in securing a move away from the Emirates Stadium.
Martinez moved to Villa for around £20million in the summer after a decade at the Emirates Stadium and played against his old side for the first time on Sunday night in a 3-0 win for his new club in North London.
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A popular figure with players and fans, Martinez opted to move to Villa in the summer because Arteta couldn't guarantee him first-team football.
Martinez stepped up when Bernd Leno was injured last season and ended the 2019-20 season as Arsenal's number one and with an FA Cup trophy to boot.
He played in the Community Shield win over Liverpool but, following Leno's recovery from a knee injury Arteta opted to restore the German as the club's number one.
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Villa quoted fee for potential Thauvin transfer
Marseille are reportedly ready to cash in on Florian Thauvin in January - if the price is right.
The former Newcastle United player, who was part of France's World Cup winning squad in 2018, was linked with a return to the Premier League during the summer window.
Aston Villa and Midlands rivals Leicester City were both credited with an interest in the 27-year-old, who signed for Marseille in 2016 initially on loan.
Thauvin ruled out a move away from the Stade Veledrome then, telling the French press: “Am I going to stay a Marseille player this season? Yes, I’ve already answered that question.“
But with Thauvin out of contract at the end of the season - and refusing to sign an extension as things stand - Marseille are keen to get a fee for the winger while they can.
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Big fee warning
Gabby Agbonlahor has warned Villa they face paying a huge fee for Ross Barkley if the Chelsea midfielder keeps playing the way he is.
Barkley has enjoyed a fine start to life at Villa Park since his season-long loan move from Stamford Bridge, already underlining his status as a key player for Dean Smith.
There is no option-to-buy included in the loan agreement, meaning the ball is in Chelsea's court when it comes to the 26-year-old's long-term future.
Villa would love to keep Barkley if his partnerships with the likes of Jack Grealish and Ollie Watkins continue to blossom but Agbonlahor believes the former Everton player's early form could work against them.
He told Football Insider: "There’s no rush. I think at the moment they’ve got him on loan for the season, they’ll see how he does all through the season and then judge the situation at the end of the season.
"It might be something they want to make permanent at the end of the season.
"I’m sure there will be a big fee because Chelsea will value him and let’s not forget he’s a similar age to Jack Grealish and if he can keep producing his current form Chelsea will definitely want a high fee.
"Chelsea might even want to bring him back in their team. I think we’ve just got to enjoy him while he’s here and try and get the best out of him."
Gunners given Grealish advice
Former Arsenal player Adrian Clarke thinks Mikel Arteta's side need a player like Villa captain Jack Grealish to help striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Grealish helped Villa rout Arsenal 3-0 on Sunday night, grabbing his fifth assist of the season when he set up Ollie Watkins' second for his brace at the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners were dominated by Dean Smith's men with skipper Grealish leading the charge.
Grealish has already got five goals as well as his assists in only eight games this season with the boyhood Villan thriving in his second season back at Premier League level.
The Gunners badly lacked a creative spark of their own on Sunday night with Arteta's team heavily linked with a move for £55 million Olympique Lyon star Houssem Aouar only for the French international to decide to stay at his boyhood club.
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birminghammail--2020-11-14--Chelsea fans react as Frank Lampard 'makes decision' on Ross Barkley

Chelsea fans have been reacting to reports that Frank Lampard has made a decision on the future of Aston Villa loanee Ross Barkley .
Barkley has been loaned to Villa for the 2020-21 campaign and has got off to a fine start in claret and blue , scoring three goals and registering an assist in eight games for Dean Smith 's side .
Barkley was allowed to leave Chelsea in the summer because his chances of regular football at Stamford Bridge had drastically decreased following a busy transfer window for Lampard 's side .
Attacking midfielder Kai Havertz was brought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while Hakim Ziyech ( Ajax ) and Timo Werner ( RB Leipzig ) were also signed by Chelsea to add further depth to Chelsea 's attack .
Barkley managed only 13 League starts in Lampard 's debut campaign in charge at Stamford Bridge and fell out of favour in the summer .
According to website 90min.com , Lampard has been enthused by Barkley 's early-season form and sees a future for him at the club when he returns from Villa next year .
Barkley , who turns 27 next month , is under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would cost Villa a hefty transfer fee if they were to make his move permanent .
That would also require Chelsea to sanction the transfer , with Villa in a similar situation to the end of the 2018-19 season when striker Tammy Abraham returned to Chelsea having scored 26 goals to help the club to promotion .
Some Chelsea fans , meanwhile , have been reacting to the emergence of the report .
`` No chance , it 's all mind games to , let 's just say , up his price , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is telling Villa to show him the money . ''
`` Chelsea should cash in on him , '' a third fan added .
`` Should n't have got rid of him on loan in the first place , '' said another and a fifth fan adds : `` If Barkley comes back from loan then that 's Jorginho out of the door then . ''

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Chelsea fans have been reacting to reports that Frank Lampard has made a decision on the future of Aston Villa loanee Ross Barkley.
Barkley has been loaned to Villa for the 2020-21 campaign and has got off to a fine start in claret and blue, scoring three goals and registering an assist in eight games for Dean Smith 's side.
Barkley was allowed to leave Chelsea in the summer because his chances of regular football at Stamford Bridge had drastically decreased following a busy transfer window for Lampard's side.
Attacking midfielder Kai Havertz was brought in from Bayer Leverkusen for £90 million while Hakim Ziyech (Ajax) and Timo Werner (RB Leipzig) were also signed by Chelsea to add further depth to Chelsea's attack.
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Barkley managed only 13 League starts in Lampard's debut campaign in charge at Stamford Bridge and fell out of favour in the summer.
According to website 90min.com, Lampard has been enthused by Barkley's early-season form and sees a future for him at the club when he returns from Villa next year.
Barkley, who turns 27 next month, is under contract until 2023 at Stamford Bridge and would cost Villa a hefty transfer fee if they were to make his move permanent.
That would also require Chelsea to sanction the transfer, with Villa in a similar situation to the end of the 2018-19 season when striker Tammy Abraham returned to Chelsea having scored 26 goals to help the club to promotion.
Some Chelsea fans, meanwhile, have been reacting to the emergence of the report.
"No chance, it's all mind games to, let's just say, up his price," while another said: "Frank is telling Villa to show him the money."
"Chelsea should cash in on him," a third fan added.
"Shouldn't have got rid of him on loan in the first place," said another and a fifth fan adds: "If Barkley comes back from loan then that's Jorginho out of the door then."


birminghammail--2020-11-14--'Serious crash' in Kings Heath after girl, 12, hit by van

West Midlands Police have closed a road in Kings Heath after a child was hit by a van .
The @ @ @ @ @ junction of Yarningale Road and Brandwood Park Road on Saturday afternoon ( November 14 ) @ @ @ @ @ girl involved in the collision is a 12-year-old girl .
West Midlands Police confirmed it @ @ @ @ @ ’ and they have no further details at present .
A section of Yarningale Road @ @ @ @ @ near to a Costcutter , has been cordoned off .
A mum said she was @ @ @ @ @ collision , which happened outside the Otterburn nursing home on Brandwood Park Road .
“ @ @ @ @ @ moment is a little girl has been run over by a van , ” the @ @ @ @ @ to be named , told BirminghamLive .

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West Midlands Police have closed a road in Kings Heath after a child was hit by a van.
The incident happened near to the junction of Yarningale Road and Brandwood Park Road on Saturday afternoon (November 14).
Police told BirminghamLive the girl involved in the collision is a 12-year-old girl.
West Midlands Police confirmed it is a ‘serious RTC’ and they have no further details at present.
A section of Yarningale Road and Brandwood Park Road, near to a Costcutter, has been cordoned off.
A mum said she was shocked to learn of the collision, which happened outside the Otterburn nursing home on Brandwood Park Road.
“All I know at the moment is a little girl has been run over by a van,” the resident, who asked not to be named, told BirminghamLive.
“There was a helicopter and critical care team.
“It’s heartbreaking.”


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Girl, 12, hit by van

A child has been hit by a van in Kings Heath .
It is believed the incident happened near to @ @ @ @ @ and Brandwood Park Road on Saturday afternoon ( November 14 ) .
The victim is @ @ @ @ @ girl .
West Midlands Police confirmed it is a ‘ serious RTC ’ and they @ @ @ @ @ present .
A section of Yarningale Road and Brandwood Park Road , near to a @ @ @ @ @ off while investigations are underway .
We will bring you updates on this incident as @ @ @

A child has been hit by a van in Kings Heath.
It is believed the incident happened near to the junction of Yarningale Road and Brandwood Park Road on Saturday afternoon (November 14).
The victim is said to be a 12-year-old girl.
West Midlands Police confirmed it is a ‘serious RTC’ and they have no further details at present.
A section of Yarningale Road and Brandwood Park Road, near to a Costcutter, has been cordoned off while investigations are underway.
We will bring you updates on this incident as they happen.


birminghammail--2020-11-14--Mum must now raise kids alone after husband, 34, dies amid Covid delays

A mum has been left to raise her children alone - after her husband , aged just 34 , died .
The Manchester United staff member died amid coronavirus causing delays to treatment across the country .
When Covid-19 spread throughout the UK , the appointments for Rob Wood were scrapped - or carried out over the phone .
Rob was born with Glycogen Storage Disease , a rare genetic condition that affects the way the body stores sugars , resulting in liver damage and physical disability .
Rob and wife Jenny had three kids -Caitlin , 6 , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sister title the Manchester Evening News reports Rob worked in the Executive Club at Old Trafford , but his health started to deteriorate at the beginning of 2020 .
He was under the care of several hospitals in Manchester , London and Birmingham .
He was placed on the transplant list in January this year but his appointments were cancelled amid lockdowns and the pandemic .
He began experiencing acute pain near his liver , and his family say the absence of face-to-face appointments with his specialists meant that health professionals didn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to his disease , which affects only a handful of people in the UK .
It was in September when his liver failed quite suddenly with what is called a burst varices .
He was at work at the time , where he looked after the club 's VIPs and sponsors , and was rushed to hospital where he underwent emergency surgery and was placed in intensive care .
At that point it wasn ’ t possible for him to have a transplant and he was placed in a medically induced coma , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Jenny , 34 , said : `` Our lives have been turned upside down in the most brutal way .
`` I feel like I have lost my identity overnight , having built my adult life with Rob since we were 18 .
`` It breaks my heart knowing that Rob is not able to see our kids changing , growing and learning new things .
`` Rob was an amazing daddy , besotted with our children .
`` I feel devastated for them and myself that he has been ripped from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Caitlin had an incredibly strong bond with her daddy , she was a true daddy ’ s princess .
`` She misses her daddy immensely and says so every day . ''
Because of his long-term health condition , Rob was unable to get health insurance , so Jenny 's sister Emily Peasgood has launched a fundraising campaign to give the family some financial support .
The Crowdfunder has so reached £7,000 , which Emily says will 'give the family some stability in the coming months ' , but as it 'will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ limited time ' , she hopes people will dig deep for someone who 'spent his life caring for and helping others ' .
To make a donation , visit the website here .

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A mum has been left to raise her children alone - after her husband, aged just 34, died.
The Manchester United staff member died amid coronavirus causing delays to treatment across the country.
When Covid-19 spread throughout the UK, the appointments for Rob Wood were scrapped - or carried out over the phone.
Rob was born with Glycogen Storage Disease, a rare genetic condition that affects the way the body stores sugars, resulting in liver damage and physical disability.
Rob and wife Jenny had three kids -Caitlin, 6, and 19-month-old twins Freddie and Archie.
Our sister title the Manchester Evening News reports Rob worked in the Executive Club at Old Trafford, but his health started to deteriorate at the beginning of 2020.
He was under the care of several hospitals in Manchester, London and Birmingham.
(Image: Manchester United)
He was placed on the transplant list in January this year but his appointments were cancelled amid lockdowns and the pandemic.
He began experiencing acute pain near his liver, and his family say the absence of face-to-face appointments with his specialists meant that health professionals didn’t initially recognise his symptoms were connected to his disease, which affects only a handful of people in the UK.
It was in September when his liver failed quite suddenly with what is called a burst varices.
He was at work at the time, where he looked after the club's VIPs and sponsors, and was rushed to hospital where he underwent emergency surgery and was placed in intensive care.
At that point it wasn’t possible for him to have a transplant and he was placed in a medically induced coma, one which he never came out of.
He died on September 28, aged 34.
(Image: Jennifer Wood)
Jenny, 34, said: "Our lives have been turned upside down in the most brutal way.
"I feel like I have lost my identity overnight, having built my adult life with Rob since we were 18.
"It breaks my heart knowing that Rob is not able to see our kids changing, growing and learning new things.
"Rob was an amazing daddy, besotted with our children.
"I feel devastated for them and myself that he has been ripped from our lives."
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She added: "Caitlin had an incredibly strong bond with her daddy, she was a true daddy’s princess.
"She misses her daddy immensely and says so every day." Because of his long-term health condition, Rob was unable to get health insurance, so Jenny's sister Emily Peasgood has launched a fundraising campaign to give the family some financial support.
The Crowdfunder has so reached £7,000, which Emily says will 'give the family some stability in the coming months', but as it 'will only support the children for a very limited time', she hopes people will dig deep for someone who 'spent his life caring for and helping others'.
To make a donation, visit the website here.


birminghammail--2020-11-14--The hidden Aldi website page which will change the way you shop forever

There 's a brand new way of finding out what Aldi SpecialBuys are coming up .
Aldi operates stores across Birmingham and throughout the Midlands , having opened its first UK branch in Stechford .
That opening came way back - in the early 1990s - and ever since , the German retailer has gone from strength to strength .
It is renowned for its easy to navigate stores , its middle aisle , its supermarket workers who scan shopping ludicrously quickly at the checkout , and of course , its Specialbuys .
Its Specialbuys are released week by week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frenzied scenes and much excitement , with headlines being generated by the new items on sale at the German supermarket .
The retailer , which has reaffirmed its commitment to opening new stores across Brum , releases details of its brand-new arrivals on Thursday and Sunday .
These can be anything - from pizza ovens to inflatable pools in the summer months .
Aldi also routinely stocks items that go viral .
But how do you know what is coming - and what is worth buying ?
It can be pretty tricky to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of queuing up for and hunting for .
Sure , you can look at product reviews .
But now , it turns out , there is an easy way to discover Aldi 's latest offerings .
Aldi has launched a dedicated Instagram account for the Aisle of Aldi , posting the latest SpecialBuys in-store and online .
You can scroll through the latest offers and buy directly through Instagram .
Go to instagram.com/aldispecialbuysuk to follow .

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There's a brand new way of finding out what Aldi SpecialBuys are coming up.
Aldi operates stores across Birmingham and throughout the Midlands, having opened its first UK branch in Stechford.
That opening came way back - in the early 1990s - and ever since, the German retailer has gone from strength to strength.
It is renowned for its easy to navigate stores, its middle aisle, its supermarket workers who scan shopping ludicrously quickly at the checkout, and of course, its Specialbuys.
Its Specialbuys are released week by week, typically, and they often spark frenzied scenes and much excitement, with headlines being generated by the new items on sale at the German supermarket.
The retailer, which has reaffirmed its commitment to opening new stores across Brum, releases details of its brand-new arrivals on Thursday and Sunday.
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These can be anything - from pizza ovens to inflatable pools in the summer months. Aldi also routinely stocks items that go viral.
But how do you know what is coming - and what is worth buying? It can be pretty tricky to know which items are worth the hassle of queuing up for and hunting for.
Sure, you can look at product reviews. But now, it turns out, there is an easy way to discover Aldi's latest offerings.
Aldi has launched a dedicated Instagram account for the Aisle of Aldi, posting the latest SpecialBuys in-store and online.
You can scroll through the latest offers and buy directly through Instagram.
Go to instagram.com/aldispecialbuysuk to follow.


birminghammail--2020-11-14--Villa transfer news live - City interested in in Luiz, Chelsea 'make decision'

Hello and welcome to Saturday 's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive .
We will be keeping you up @ @ @ @ @ latest Villa news and views on Saturday , November 14 right here on today 's @ @ @ @ @ , Tyrone Mings , Conor Hourihane and John McGinn were all in action for their @ @ @ @ @ .
Grealish and Mings helped England ease to victory over Hourihane 's Republic of Ireland @ @ @ @ @ qualified for next summer 's Euro 2020 competition through a penalty shoot-out in Serbia .
@ @ @ @ @ very best reaction to those games and much more right here as well as all @ @ @ @ @ views from Villa Park as the international break continues .
Follow all the action below @

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Hello and welcome to Sunday's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive.
We will be keeping you up to date with all the latest Villa news and views on Sunday, November 15 right here on today's live blog.
Jack Grealish, Tyrone Mings, Conor Hourihane and John McGinn were all in action for their respective nations earlier this week.
Grealish and Mings helped England ease to victory over Hourihane's Republic of Ireland while John McGinn's Scotland qualified for next summer's Euro 2020 competition through a penalty shoot-out in Serbia.
Grealish is expected to start away at Belgium tonight while Mings will also hope to be involved.
We'll bring you all the international reaction as well as all the latest transfer news and views from Villa Park.
Follow all the action below...


birminghammail--2020-11-14--Man City move for Villa's Douglas Luiz remains a 'possibility'

Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz is still on Manchester City 's radar , according to reports .
The Brazilian international , who played 45 minutes of the Selecao 's World Cup qualifying defeat of Venezuela overnight , joined City from Villa last year .
Douglas cost around £15 million when Dean Smith 's men added him to Villa 's squad ahead of their return to the Premier League and it is believed that a buy-back clause was inserted into the deal .
According to BirminghamLive 's colleagues at the Manchester Evening News , there is talk of the buy-back clause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £25m after the most recent transfer window .
The only way such a clause can be taken out of a contract is if Villa pay money to City or whether it expires after a certain period of time .
Douglas was linked with a summer return to City , whom he left without playing a single minute of football because of work permit issues following his arrival from Brazilain side Vasco da Gama in 2017 .
Website Eurosport is reporting that City are keeping an eye on Douglas and 'the possibility ' of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Douglas made 28 starts in the Premier League for Villa last season and was hugely impressive after lockdown , ending the season as one of the club 's better players .
He has begun this season in a similar vein , playing all-but-three minutes of Villa 's Premier League season so far turning in some fine performances .
Douglas was quizzed on talk of a return to Pep Guardiola 's City by Brazilian media outlet Globo Esporte last month .
`` About Man City , I 've been doing my job at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conversations with City or Guardiola , '' he said .
`` But it 's a job that went together , I had help from City with Villa to be able to play in the Premier League .
`` It 's a very good thing to be able to play there without any difficulty . ''

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Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz is still on Manchester City's radar, according to reports.
The Brazilian international, who played 45 minutes of the Selecao's World Cup qualifying defeat of Venezuela overnight, joined City from Villa last year.
Douglas cost around £15 million when Dean Smith 's men added him to Villa's squad ahead of their return to the Premier League and it is believed that a buy-back clause was inserted into the deal.
According to BirminghamLive 's colleagues at the Manchester Evening News , there is talk of the buy-back clause standing at £30m next summer rising from £25m after the most recent transfer window.
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The only way such a clause can be taken out of a contract is if Villa pay money to City or whether it expires after a certain period of time.
Douglas was linked with a summer return to City, whom he left without playing a single minute of football because of work permit issues following his arrival from Brazilain side Vasco da Gama in 2017.
Website Eurosport is reporting that City are keeping an eye on Douglas and 'the possibility' of returning the player to the Etihad Stadium.
Douglas made 28 starts in the Premier League for Villa last season and was hugely impressive after lockdown, ending the season as one of the club's better players.
He has begun this season in a similar vein, playing all-but-three minutes of Villa's Premier League season so far turning in some fine performances.
Douglas was quizzed on talk of a return to Pep Guardiola's City by Brazilian media outlet Globo Esporte last month.
"About Man City, I've been doing my job at Villa, I don't really have conversations with City or Guardiola," he said.
"But it's a job that went together, I had help from City with Villa to be able to play in the Premier League.
"It's a very good thing to be able to play there without any difficulty."


birminghammail--2020-11-14--People speak out over new byelaws as singing to be banned on buses

Birmingham Live readers have wished transport bosses ‘ good luck ’ after they sought to ban singing and a host of other behaviours on buses trains and trams .
The West Midlands Combined Authority Board has approved the seeking of byelaws which will outlaw “ nuisance ” activities such as alcohol , smoking , vaping and playing music .
A report to the board shows new byelaws proposed which will be submitted to Government for approval , with the aim of “ going live ” in Spring 2021 .
Council leader Ian Ward said : “ Reducing crime and and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a priority for all of us and I think we would all recognise the key to achieving those objectives is tackling low level nuisance and antisocial behaviour.
” Birmingham Live readers took to Facebook to brand the plans as a ‘ waste of time ’ as ‘ no one would be on the buses to enforce them ’ .
Paul Drinkwater said : “ No one to enforce it .
Waste of time ... .
” Gill Clapham wrote : “ Think the only way to enforce these laws is to bring back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of them x one on every bus when I was young x.
” Lorraine Briscoe posted : “ Conductors will most likely be attacked , most drivers don ’ t want to get out of their seat to stop stuff because they know the risk.
” Lee Dodds wrote : “ No one will enforce it end of.
” Saf Harris posted : “ Hope eating on the bus is also banned aswell.
” Crime and courts news - latest updates in your inbox with our free newsletter We all want to feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So it 's important to know what 's going on and what is being done about it by police and the criminal justice system .
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Find it on Google Play Store and App Store Piquet Koles wrote : “ Ahh the awesome never seen bus police are going to enforce these then ... lol.
” Priyank Gupta said : “ In Edinburgh I remember bus drivers never allowed people to get on the bus with hot food ... in Birmingham there are some people who have no consideration for others at all.. “ In fact If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people there are very strong chances for him to get spitted upon or even get stabbed.
” Paul Pablo wrote : “ Nothing to sing about on our buses .
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Birmingham Live readers have wished transport bosses ‘good luck’ after they sought to ban singing and a host of other behaviours on buses trains and trams.
The West Midlands Combined Authority Board has approved the seeking of byelaws which will outlaw “nuisance” activities such as alcohol, smoking, vaping and playing music.
A report to the board shows new byelaws proposed which will be submitted to Government for approval, with the aim of “going live” in Spring 2021.
Council leader Ian Ward said: “Reducing crime and and disorder and making passengers feel safe is a priority for all of us and I think we would all recognise the key to achieving those objectives is tackling low level nuisance and antisocial behaviour.”
Birmingham Live readers took to Facebook to brand the plans as a ‘waste of time’ as ‘no one would be on the buses to enforce them’.
Paul Drinkwater said: “No one to enforce it. Waste of time....”
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Gill Clapham wrote: “Think the only way to enforce these laws is to bring back the bus conductors bad move getting rid of them x one on every bus when I was young x.”
Lorraine Briscoe posted: “Conductors will most likely be attacked, most drivers don’t want to get out of their seat to stop stuff because they know the risk.”
Lee Dodds wrote: “No one will enforce it end of.”
Saf Harris posted: “Hope eating on the bus is also banned aswell.”
Crime and courts news - latest updates in your inbox with our free newsletter We all want to feel safe in our homes and streets. So it's important to know what's going on and what is being done about it by police and the criminal justice system. Large, highly populated urban areas like Birmingham and the wider West Midlands always have plenty happening with crime reports and court hearings. You can get the very latest crime news as well as information on court cases in our BirminghamLive daily newsletter. Sign up here or fill in the box at the top of the article. It has all the latest updates from police and local magistrates courts and crown courts. We also have a free app which you can download to get the most up-to-date news from across the region. Find it on Google Play Store and App Store
Piquet Koles wrote: “Ahh the awesome never seen bus police are going to enforce these then ... lol.”
Priyank Gupta said: “In Edinburgh I remember bus drivers never allowed people to get on the bus with hot food... in Birmingham there are some people who have no consideration for others at all..
“In fact If the driver will try to stop these people there are very strong chances for him to get spitted upon or even get stabbed.”
Paul Pablo wrote: “Nothing to sing about on our buses.”


birminghammail--2020-11-14--Aldi extends new click-and-collect service to Midlands store

After a successful trial a discount retail giants click-and-collect service is being rolled out to more stores including one in Worcestershire .
Aldi trialled its first click-and-collect shopping service in the Midlands in September and extended it to 18 shops last month .
And after that was successful the retailer has announced plans to extend the service to more than 200 stores by Christmas , including Kidderminster ’ s outlet in Silverwoods Way .
Customers can pick from a full range of items online and then drive to the store , where the shopping can be brought to their cars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in line with social distancing rules .
Giles Hurley , Chief Executive Officer , at Aldi UK and Ireland , said : “ We know that more and more people want to buy high-quality food at unbeatable Aldi prices – particularly at the moment – and this trial has been hugely popular so far .
“ By extending it to hundreds of new stores , we ’ re making Aldi accessible to thousands of shoppers who might never have visited one of our stores before.
” Customers can order their grocery shopping and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ selected stores .
Orders are picked and packed by Aldi staff in store , then delivered to customers in dedicated parking bays when they arrive .
The Kidderminster is now one of a select few Aldi stores in the Midlands offering the click-and-collect service .
Other West Midlands shops offering the service include Edgbaston Road in Edgbaston , Birmingham ; Dudley Road , in Lye ; Mill Street , in Bedworth and Weddington Road in Nuneaton .
In September , Aldi announced it was investing £1.3 billion over the next two years , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upgrading a further 100 stores .

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After a successful trial a discount retail giants click-and-collect service is being rolled out to more stores including one in Worcestershire.
Aldi trialled its first click-and-collect shopping service in the Midlands in September and extended it to 18 shops last month.
And after that was successful the retailer has announced plans to extend the service to more than 200 stores by Christmas, including Kidderminster ’s outlet in Silverwoods Way.
Customers can pick from a full range of items online and then drive to the store, where the shopping can be brought to their cars by Aldi staff ‘contact-free’ and in line with social distancing rules.
Giles Hurley, Chief Executive Officer, at Aldi UK and Ireland, said: “We know that more and more people want to buy high-quality food at unbeatable Aldi prices – particularly at the moment – and this trial has been hugely popular so far.
“By extending it to hundreds of new stores, we’re making Aldi accessible to thousands of shoppers who might never have visited one of our stores before.”
Customers can order their grocery shopping and then book a timeslot for collection in selected stores. Orders are picked and packed by Aldi staff in store, then delivered to customers in dedicated parking bays when they arrive.
The Kidderminster is now one of a select few Aldi stores in the Midlands offering the click-and-collect service.
Other West Midlands shops offering the service include Edgbaston Road in Edgbaston, Birmingham; Dudley Road, in Lye; Mill Street, in Bedworth and Weddington Road in Nuneaton.
In September, Aldi announced it was investing £1.3 billion over the next two years, including in opening 100 new stores and upgrading a further 100 stores.


birminghammail--2020-11-14--Claims arctic blast could bring sleet and snow - this is what Met Office says

Temperatures could start to plummet in the coming days as the first signs of winter grip the country .
Some forecasts are suggesting that a spell of wintry showers , including sleet and snow , will arrive in places by the end of the coming week .
Worst of the wintry conditions are expected in the north but it is anticipated that overnight frosts could occur almost anywhere as the mercury nosedives .
Forecaster Brian Glaze , of The Weather Outlook , said the current unsettled but mild conditions will continue through the first part of the week , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He said : `` During the middle part of next week there are signs of it turning colder with an increasing risk of snow in the north .
`` Forecast confidence is low but there are signs of it turning colder with an increasing risk of sleet or snow in the northern half of the UK.
`` Other forecasters also predict that a spell of colder weather is waiting in the wings with a bitter northerly wind possible from the end of the week .
General snow risk will be confined to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the threat of heavy bursts on low levels in Scotland .
But it expected to become much colder almost everywhere .
However , a prolonged wintry spell looks unlikely .
Before it will stay mild with frequent showers and heavier downpours .
Winds will pick up from Sunday , according to the Met Office .
Outbreaks of rain continuing to move east , some of the rain in the south and west being heavy .
Turning brighter in the west later , but windy with some heavy showers .
Rain , some heavy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also south-eastern parts of England , with clear spells and scattered showers elsewhere .
Further wet and windy weather into the west later .
Bands of rain or showers affecting most places at times through the day , although some sunny intervals developing .
Windy in south , with a risk of gales across south-west England .
Rain , heavy at times affecting the west and northwest , otherwise mainly cloudy with best breaks in the east and south east .
Remaining windy and mild throughout .

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Temperatures could start to plummet in the coming days as the first signs of winter grip the country.
Some forecasts are suggesting that a spell of wintry showers, including sleet and snow, will arrive in places by the end of the coming week.
Worst of the wintry conditions are expected in the north but it is anticipated that overnight frosts could occur almost anywhere as the mercury nosedives.
Forecaster Brian Glaze, of The Weather Outlook, said the current unsettled but mild conditions will continue through the first part of the week, but a possible change is on the horizon.
He said: "During the middle part of next week there are signs of it turning colder with an increasing risk of snow in the north.
"Forecast confidence is low but there are signs of it turning colder with an increasing risk of sleet or snow in the northern half of the UK. "
Other forecasters also predict that a spell of colder weather is waiting in the wings with a bitter northerly wind possible from the end of the week.
General snow risk will be confined to the hills of northern England, with the threat of heavy bursts on low levels in Scotland.
But it expected to become much colder almost everywhere. However, a prolonged wintry spell looks unlikely.
Before it will stay mild with frequent showers and heavier downpours. Winds will pick up from Sunday, according to the Met Office.
Met Office five-day forecast
Today:
Outbreaks of rain continuing to move east, some of the rain in the south and west being heavy. Turning brighter in the west later, but windy with some heavy showers.
Tonight:
Rain, some heavy, becoming confined to the north and also south-eastern parts of England, with clear spells and scattered showers elsewhere. Further wet and windy weather into the west later.
Sunday:
Bands of rain or showers affecting most places at times through the day, although some sunny intervals developing. Windy in south, with a risk of gales across south-west England.
Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:
Rain, heavy at times affecting the west and northwest, otherwise mainly cloudy with best breaks in the east and south east. Remaining windy and mild throughout.