birminghammail--2020-05-20--West Brom and Leeds could face £1.4m testing bill if they go up

Championship clubs are considering a proposal for whichever clubs are promoted to the Premier League to pay everyone else ’ s bill for coronavirus testing .
Leeds United and West Brom are currently well clear in the automatic spots , with Fulham , Brentford , Nottingham Forest and Preston looking like they are competing for the spot through the play-offs .
A report in the Daily Mail reveals how Millwall have suggested the idea in an effort to alleviate concerns about the cost of testing .
The Lions are eighth and have a relatively straightforward run in and a real @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Their plan would mean the three clubs who go up paying around £1.4million each - once they have access to the riches of the Premier League - estimated at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has received backing by ‘ several ’ Championship clubs - although it would require rubberstamping by the EFL .
It should be pointed out , however , that not all of the 24 second tier clubs want to resume , with Hull City - who have lost nine of their last 11 league games to sit perilously close to the relegation zone , wanting the season to be voided .
A Hull statement , released after their stance was made public , said : “ Our primary concern throughout this difficult time has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our players and staff and that will continue to be the case .
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Championship clubs are considering a proposal for whichever clubs are promoted to the Premier League to pay everyone else’s bill for coronavirus testing.
Leeds United and West Brom are currently well clear in the automatic spots, with Fulham, Brentford, Nottingham Forest and Preston looking like they are competing for the spot through the play-offs.
A report in the Daily Mail reveals how Millwall have suggested the idea in an effort to alleviate concerns about the cost of testing.
The Lions are eighth and have a relatively straightforward run in and a real chance of finishing in the top six.
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So, the Mail claims, they have written to the other 23 teams, all of whom are facing an outlay of around £200,000 for the testing required to restart the campaign.
Their plan would mean the three clubs who go up paying around £1.4million each - once they have access to the riches of the Premier League - estimated at around £170m.
They say the proposal has received backing by ‘several’ Championship clubs - although it would require rubberstamping by the EFL.
It should be pointed out, however, that not all of the 24 second tier clubs want to resume, with Hull City - who have lost nine of their last 11 league games to sit perilously close to the relegation zone, wanting the season to be voided.
A Hull statement, released after their stance was made public, said: “Our primary concern throughout this difficult time has been for the health and safety of our players and staff and that will continue to be the case.”


birminghammail--2020-05-20--Two men taken to hospital after M5 crash closes three lanes

Two men have been taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital after a multi-vehicle crash on the M5 this morning .
Highways England confirmed three out of four lanes were closed this morning between J4 -the M42Link - and J5 Droitwich .
West Midland Ambulance Service confirmed they sent an ambulance and paramedics to the scene at 9.13am .
One man whose car was in collision with a lorry was among the casualties and another driver was also hurt .
None of the injuries are thought to be serious .
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said : `` Two men were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One man was a driver of car in collision with a lorry .
His injuries are not believed to be serious .
`` A second patient , another man , was also taken to hospital .
Again the injuries are not thought to be serious . ''
Highways England tweeted around 10.25am that all lanes had reopened .
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Two men have been taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital after a multi-vehicle crash on the M5 this morning.
Highways England confirmed three out of four lanes were closed this morning between J4 -the M42Link - and J5 Droitwich.
West Midland Ambulance Service confirmed they sent an ambulance and paramedics to the scene at 9.13am.
One man whose car was in collision with a lorry was among the casualties and another driver was also hurt.
None of the injuries are thought to be serious.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: "Two men were taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital.
"One man was a driver of car in collision with a lorry. His injuries are not believed to be serious.
"A second patient, another man, was also taken to hospital. Again the injuries are not thought to be serious."
Highways England tweeted around 10.25am that all lanes had reopened.
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birminghammail--2020-05-20--Former Wolves full-back Barry Douglas tipped to leave Leeds United

Former Wolverhampton Wanderers full-back Barry Douglas could sign for Rangers in the next transfer window .
That 's the view of ex- West Bromwich Albion striker Kevin Phillips , who thinks the time has come for Douglas to leave Leeds United .
Douglas was controversially allowed to join Leeds two years ago after playing an instrumental role in Wolves ' promotion to the Premier League .
He laid on an incredible 14 assists and chipped in with five goals as Nuno Espirito Santo 's side romped to the title .
But the 30-year-old has n't managed to recreate that kind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't play for Marcelo Bielsa 's Championship leaders in the two months before football was suspended .
“ Bielsa has been consistent with his team selection and it will only get tougher if they go up , '' Phillips told Football Insider .
“ Signings will come in and displace players that are already in the side so it would be very difficult for him to break into a Leeds side in the Premier League .
If they go up many other players will be in the same situation .
“ It would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a club like Rangers .
It will be a very attractive proposition for the player and I can see it happening.
” Douglas , who has made 13 appearances this season , recently lifted the lid on the conversation that led to his departure from Molineux .
`` I started pre-season with Wolves , there was a lot happening with it being on the back of winning the Championship , a crazy summer with the birth of Kaidyn , so it was all go , '' he said .
“ Nuno came and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the plan for the club moving forward , we 've had an offer from Leeds , we 're going to accept it , but ultimately it 's up to you ' .
“ I had to quickly make the decision , signed for Leeds and never looked back .
It was a really big ambitious project , and another chance to hopefully go on and achieve success .
If it was n't for the pandemic , who knows what we would be doing right now but hopefully we can take up where @ @ @ @ @

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Former Wolverhampton Wanderers full-back Barry Douglas could sign for Rangers in the next transfer window.
That's the view of ex- West Bromwich Albion striker Kevin Phillips, who thinks the time has come for Douglas to leave Leeds United.
Douglas was controversially allowed to join Leeds two years ago after playing an instrumental role in Wolves' promotion to the Premier League.
He laid on an incredible 14 assists and chipped in with five goals as Nuno Espirito Santo's side romped to the title.
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But the 30-year-old hasn't managed to recreate that kind of form at Elland Road and didn't play for Marcelo Bielsa's Championship leaders in the two months before football was suspended.
“Bielsa has been consistent with his team selection and it will only get tougher if they go up," Phillips told Football Insider.
“Signings will come in and displace players that are already in the side so it would be very difficult for him to break into a Leeds side in the Premier League. If they go up many other players will be in the same situation.
“It would be a great chance to go to a club like Rangers. It will be a very attractive proposition for the player and I can see it happening.”
Douglas, who has made 13 appearances this season, recently lifted the lid on the conversation that led to his departure from Molineux.
"I started pre-season with Wolves, there was a lot happening with it being on the back of winning the Championship, a crazy summer with the birth of Kaidyn, so it was all go," he said.
“Nuno came and spoke to me, said, 'This is the plan for the club moving forward, we've had an offer from Leeds, we're going to accept it, but ultimately it's up to you'.
“I had to quickly make the decision, signed for Leeds and never looked back. It was a really big ambitious project, and another chance to hopefully go on and achieve success. If it wasn't for the pandemic, who knows what we would be doing right now but hopefully we can take up where we left off.”


birminghammail--2020-05-20--Traffic wardens run out of tickets as sun-seekers flock to English coasts

Sun-seekers have been flocking to coastal hot-spots in the West Country in such numbers traffic wardens have reportedly run out of TICKETS .
Several routes into beaches in Devon have been left clogged with traffic with roads described as `` exceptionally busy . ''
Cops say several beach car parks had to be closed as people flocked to the seaside to take advantage of the hottest day of the year .
Warnings had been issued urging people to stay away despite the lifting of lockdown restrictions .
But the actions of those who travelled down were described as `` selfish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Thank you @ BorisJohnson and @ GOVUK for throwing North Devon under a bus .
`` We have 8 ICU beds in North Devon and everyone is flocking here for their holiday . ''
Officers had warned visitors trying to access North Devon that there are no toilets or amenities open near the beaches and have urged people to come back when it is safer .
One officer tweeted : `` Every double yellow line from Woolacombe to Morthoe is covered with cars and vans .
`` Cars mounting pavements to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the road .
All the offences have been recorded and will be processed in due course . ''
Barnstaple Police tweeted : `` Traffic wardens are running out of tickets .
Do not abandon your cars as emergency vehicles can ’ t get though .
They will be towed away .
`` The traffic heading to the North Devon beaches is exceptionally busy .
The beach car parks are now closed for new traffic ... .please avoid the area . ''

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Sun-seekers have been flocking to coastal hot-spots in the West Country in such numbers traffic wardens have reportedly run out of TICKETS.
Several routes into beaches in Devon have been left clogged with traffic with roads described as "exceptionally busy."
Cops say several beach car parks had to be closed as people flocked to the seaside to take advantage of the hottest day of the year.
Warnings had been issued urging people to stay away despite the lifting of lockdown restrictions.
But the actions of those who travelled down were described as "selfish" by local residents
Charmain Lovett tweeted: "Thank you @BorisJohnson and @GOVUK for throwing North Devon under a bus.
"We have 8 ICU beds in North Devon and everyone is flocking here for their holiday."
Officers had warned visitors trying to access North Devon that there are no toilets or amenities open near the beaches and have urged people to come back when it is safer.
One officer tweeted: "Every double yellow line from Woolacombe to Morthoe is covered with cars and vans.
"Cars mounting pavements to get by whilst pedestrians try to cross the road. All the offences have been recorded and will be processed in due course."
Barnstaple Police tweeted: "Traffic wardens are running out of tickets. Do not abandon your cars as emergency vehicles can’t get though. They will be towed away.
"The traffic heading to the North Devon beaches is exceptionally busy. The beach car parks are now closed for new traffic....please avoid the area."


birminghammail--2020-05-20--Woman coughed at cop to 'make point' in hospital coronavirus red zone

A suspected Covid-19 sufferer who coughed at a police officer `` to make a point '' inside a hospital 's coronavirus red zone has been jailed for 27 weeks .
Nicola Tilstone admitted four counts of assaulting an emergency worker , relating to a paramedic and three police constables , at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court .
The court was told that during one of the offences on April 9 , Tilstone , who had repeatedly been asked not to cough , told a police officer : `` I coughed at you once to make a point . ''
One of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victim impact statement which said she was left fearful of `` exposing her family and passing on the virus if she had been affected '' .
Prosecutor Neil Ahuja said Tilstone , of Victoria Street , Newcastle-under-Lyme , was taken to hospital after officers were called to King Street in Fenton .
Mr Ahuja said the 37-year-old was exhibiting `` extremely erratic and irrational behaviour '' and her temperature was found to be above a level that would cause concern .
Defence barrister Jason Holt told the hearing by video-link that Tilstone had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during 90 minutes of interaction with police and a paramedic .
He also told Judge David Fletcher that while in HMP Foston Hall on remand , the defendant , who has a prosthetic leg , was sharing a `` very small cell '' with a `` very large pad mate '' who was around 20 stone in weight .
Mr Holt said her experience in prison had been `` horrific '' , adding that because of her cell mate 's weight , she was forced to climb on to the top bunk of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who the court heard is the daughter of two front-line workers , has 14 previous convictions - including an offence of battery in which she spat at a hospital nurse and one of assaulting a police constable .
Sentencing Tilstone on Wednesday , Judge Fletcher described her actions as `` very disturbing '' .
He continued : `` It resulted in you being put in a spit hood .
`` We live in difficult times and you were fully aware , because of the rolling news coverage , the effect of coughing when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When you coughed , you did so deliberately - whether that was caused by a mental health episode or something other than that . ''
The judge said he had watched over an hour 's worth of bodycam footage of five or six episodes of coughing .
Tilstone was due to be sentenced on Monday this week but the case was put back due to problems with the video-conferencing link to Mr Holt .
At Monday 's hearing , Judge Fletcher told the defence barrister : `` You sound about as clear as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am hoping by Wednesday we get much better sound quality . ''

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A suspected Covid-19 sufferer who coughed at a police officer "to make a point" inside a hospital's coronavirus red zone has been jailed for 27 weeks.
Nicola Tilstone admitted four counts of assaulting an emergency worker, relating to a paramedic and three police constables, at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court.
The court was told that during one of the offences on April 9, Tilstone, who had repeatedly been asked not to cough, told a police officer: "I coughed at you once to make a point."
One of the officers who was coughed at made a victim impact statement which said she was left fearful of "exposing her family and passing on the virus if she had been affected".
Prosecutor Neil Ahuja said Tilstone, of Victoria Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, was taken to hospital after officers were called to King Street in Fenton.
Mr Ahuja said the 37-year-old was exhibiting "extremely erratic and irrational behaviour" and her temperature was found to be above a level that would cause concern.
Defence barrister Jason Holt told the hearing by video-link that Tilstone had not used the words Covid or coronavirus during 90 minutes of interaction with police and a paramedic.
He also told Judge David Fletcher that while in HMP Foston Hall on remand, the defendant, who has a prosthetic leg, was sharing a "very small cell" with a "very large pad mate" who was around 20 stone in weight.
Mr Holt said her experience in prison had been "horrific", adding that because of her cell mate's weight, she was forced to climb on to the top bunk of her bed every night.
Tilstone, who the court heard is the daughter of two front-line workers, has 14 previous convictions - including an offence of battery in which she spat at a hospital nurse and one of assaulting a police constable.
Sentencing Tilstone on Wednesday, Judge Fletcher described her actions as "very disturbing".
He continued: "It resulted in you being put in a spit hood.
"We live in difficult times and you were fully aware, because of the rolling news coverage, the effect of coughing when you are close to somebody.
"When you coughed, you did so deliberately - whether that was caused by a mental health episode or something other than that."
The judge said he had watched over an hour's worth of bodycam footage of five or six episodes of coughing.
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Tilstone was due to be sentenced on Monday this week but the case was put back due to problems with the video-conferencing link to Mr Holt.
At Monday's hearing, Judge Fletcher told the defence barrister: "You sound about as clear as Neil Armstrong landing on the moon. I am hoping by Wednesday we get much better sound quality."


birminghammail--2020-05-20--Man who made more than 100 sexual calls to 999 jailed for 24 weeks

A man who made more than 100 sexually explicit 999 and 111 calls has been jailed for 24 weeks .
Convicted sex offender Anthony Marsh , 56 , of Tenth Street , Blackhall Colliery , County Durham , has been issued with a restraining order banning him from dialling 999 unless it is a genuine emergency .
He pleaded guilty to three communications offences and one of harassment relating to a detective who he also bombarded with calls .
District Judge Helen Cousins , sitting at Teesside Magistrates ' Court , told him : `` NHS staff and police officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be given , particularly at the present time , and they need to know this type of behaviour will not be tolerated . ''
She jailed him for 24 weeks , saying the offending was too serious for a suspended sentence , and told him that saying he had been drinking was no excuse .
Marsh , a father of two grown-up children , made sexually explicit calls to 999 and 111 over several hours on two occasions at the end of March and the end of April , when handlers were busy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He made unwanted sexual comments , asked to speak to female staff members and said he was watching pornographic films during the calls .
He also harassed a detective , leaving her explicit messages and saying he was in love with her .
The court heard that while the detective considered herself `` robust '' , Marsh 's harassment had a detrimental affect on her .
Andrew Teate , defending , said the calls were `` a complete waste of time , a nuisance and distressing in nature to the members of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , life-threatening conditions '' .
He added : `` While the defendant has not been diagnosed with any mental health problem , these offences do not necessarily fall within what one might call normal . ''
The district judge imposed restraining orders preventing him from contacting the detective and from dialling 999 or 111 unless it was a genuine medical emergency .
Outside court , Pc Jayne Marshall of Durham Police said : `` Marsh caused great distress to call handlers who provide a vital service , especially during this time , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ despicably .
`` The way Marsh abused them was unacceptable and we are glad to see he has been handed a prison sentence that will hopefully give him time to reflect on his actions and some peace of mind for his victims . ''
After the case , the Emergency Operations Centre manager for the North East Ambulance Service , Lynn Huldie , said : `` Our people come to work to help the public of the North East and do not deserve to be abused in the course of doing their job @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hard in a challenging environment right now and to face abuse of this nature is unforgivable . ''

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A man who made more than 100 sexually explicit 999 and 111 calls has been jailed for 24 weeks.
Convicted sex offender Anthony Marsh, 56, of Tenth Street, Blackhall Colliery, County Durham, has been issued with a restraining order banning him from dialling 999 unless it is a genuine emergency.
He pleaded guilty to three communications offences and one of harassment relating to a detective who he also bombarded with calls.
District Judge Helen Cousins, sitting at Teesside Magistrates' Court, told him: "NHS staff and police officers deserve all the support that they can be given, particularly at the present time, and they need to know this type of behaviour will not be tolerated."
She jailed him for 24 weeks, saying the offending was too serious for a suspended sentence, and told him that saying he had been drinking was no excuse.
Marsh, a father of two grown-up children, made sexually explicit calls to 999 and 111 over several hours on two occasions at the end of March and the end of April, when handlers were busy dealing with genuine concerns about the coronavirus.
He made unwanted sexual comments, asked to speak to female staff members and said he was watching pornographic films during the calls.
He also harassed a detective, leaving her explicit messages and saying he was in love with her.
The court heard that while the detective considered herself "robust", Marsh's harassment had a detrimental affect on her.
Andrew Teate, defending, said the calls were "a complete waste of time, a nuisance and distressing in nature to the members of the NHS who are dealing with serious, life-threatening conditions".
He added: "While the defendant has not been diagnosed with any mental health problem, these offences do not necessarily fall within what one might call normal."
The district judge imposed restraining orders preventing him from contacting the detective and from dialling 999 or 111 unless it was a genuine medical emergency.
Outside court, Pc Jayne Marshall of Durham Police said: "Marsh caused great distress to call handlers who provide a vital service, especially during this time, and did not deserve to be treated so despicably.
"The way Marsh abused them was unacceptable and we are glad to see he has been handed a prison sentence that will hopefully give him time to reflect on his actions and some peace of mind for his victims."
After the case, the Emergency Operations Centre manager for the North East Ambulance Service, Lynn Huldie, said: "Our people come to work to help the public of the North East and do not deserve to be abused in the course of doing their job.
"All key workers are working hard in a challenging environment right now and to face abuse of this nature is unforgivable."


birminghammail--2020-05-20--Lotto results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday

Tonight 's winning National Lottery numbers have been revealed - and the draw means you could be winning BIG .
Camelot , the operator of the National Lottery , conducted the Lotto and Thunderball draws this evening .
Birmingham residents looking for a life-changing sum of money can also play the EuroMillions , with draws twice a week taking place on Tuesday evenings and Friday nights .
The main UK Lotto draw will take place at 8pm .
There will also be the Thunderball draw at 8.15pm where could win £500,000 .
To play , you simply select five numbers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lucky Star numbers from 1-12 .
If you really can ’ t choose and you ’ re finding the pressure too much , you can always select a Lucky Dip and let the machine choose a random selection for you .
Lotto draws take place on Wednesday and Saturday evenings from approximately 8.30pm .
Ticket sales for both Tuesday and Friday EuroMillions draws close at 7.30pm on the evening of the draw .
If you ’ ve missed out , you can buy your ticket for the next draw almost straight away - @ @ @ @ @

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Tonight's winning National Lottery numbers have been revealed - and the draw means you could be winning BIG.
Camelot, the operator of the National Lottery, conducted the Lotto and Thunderball draws this evening.
Birmingham residents looking for a life-changing sum of money can also play the EuroMillions, with draws twice a week taking place on Tuesday evenings and Friday nights.
The main UK Lotto draw will take place at 8pm. There will also be the Thunderball draw at 8.15pm where could win £500,000.
Lottery Tickets cost £2 per line, and include a raffle Millionaire Maker entry code. Thunderball Tickets cost £1.
To play, you simply select five numbers between 1 and 50, plus two Lucky Star numbers from 1-12.
If you really can’t choose and you’re finding the pressure too much, you can always select a Lucky Dip and let the machine choose a random selection for you.
Lotto draws take place on Wednesday and Saturday evenings from approximately 8.30pm.
EuroMillions draws happen on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Ticket sales for both Tuesday and Friday EuroMillions draws close at 7.30pm on the evening of the draw.
If you’ve missed out, you can buy your ticket for the next draw almost straight away - sales re-open at 9pm.
Tonight's National Lottery Lotto winning numbers are: 07, 24, 26, 37, 40, 57.
The Bonus Ball is 44.
Tonight's estimated jackpot is £2 million.
Tonight's National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers are 08, 11, 16, 22, 25.
The Thunderball is 01.


birminghammail--2020-05-20--Villa fans could watch games on free-to-air TV after Government demand

The Premier League could be forced by the government into showing games live on television and on free-to-air channels at 3pm on Saturdays when the season resumes .
Dean Smith 's Aston Villa have been popular with broadcasters since their promotion back to the Premier League , with a high percentage of their fixtures selected for live coverage .
Live 3pm broadcasts had previously been subject to a UEFA black-out to protect clubs , but that has been lifted by the governing body due to the coronavirus crisis .
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And Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has now said he wants the Premier League to use the 3pm slot to allow fans to watch some games live for free .
“ We have to respect the existing rights that the broadcasters have but I do think we 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Saturday afternoons , ” Dowden said at the daily Covid-19 briefing .
“ It has been the case that Premier League matches ca n't be broadcast by broadcasters , the idea was that people should not be able to watch them in the stadium , so they did n't want to compete ( against the clubs ) … clearly that wo n't be possible if we compete behind closed doors .
I think that creates an opportunity for us to be able to get some sport , some Premier League free to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ At this moment in time , 47 of the remaining 92 Premier League matches are scheduled to be shown by Sky Sports and BT Sport , with kick-off times set to be staggered throughout the weekends with no games clashing .
A working group has also been set up with broadcasters and clubs to look at ways to enhance the TV product with games expected to be played behind closed doors .
A number of concepts are being discussed by the group but nothing , as of yet , has officially been signed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believed to be under consideration are placing cameras in dressing rooms and conducting half-time interviews with players and managers .

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The Premier League could be forced by the government into showing games live on television and on free-to-air channels at 3pm on Saturdays when the season resumes.
Dean Smith's Aston Villa have been popular with broadcasters since their promotion back to the Premier League, with a high percentage of their fixtures selected for live coverage.
Live 3pm broadcasts had previously been subject to a UEFA black-out to protect clubs, but that has been lifted by the governing body due to the coronavirus crisis.
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The Bundesliga was the first major league in Europe to return at the weekend, with all games, even those taking place during the normal black-out period, being shown live on BT Sport.
And Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has now said he wants the Premier League to use the 3pm slot to allow fans to watch some games live for free.
“We have to respect the existing rights that the broadcasters have but I do think we've actually got some flexibility if you look at Saturday afternoons,” Dowden said at the daily Covid-19 briefing.
“It has been the case that Premier League matches can't be broadcast by broadcasters, the idea was that people should not be able to watch them in the stadium, so they didn't want to compete (against the clubs)… clearly that won't be possible if we compete behind closed doors. I think that creates an opportunity for us to be able to get some sport, some Premier League free to air. Those discussions are on-going.”
At this moment in time, 47 of the remaining 92 Premier League matches are scheduled to be shown by Sky Sports and BT Sport, with kick-off times set to be staggered throughout the weekends with no games clashing.
A working group has also been set up with broadcasters and clubs to look at ways to enhance the TV product with games expected to be played behind closed doors.
A number of concepts are being discussed by the group but nothing, as of yet, has officially been signed off.
But two of the ideas believed to be under consideration are placing cameras in dressing rooms and conducting half-time interviews with players and managers.


birminghammail--2020-05-20--Theme parks could be faced with strict guidelines on reopening

Theme parks , including Alton Towers , Drayton Manor and West Midlands Safari Park , may be forced to make sweeping changes if they open this year .
One suggestion includes leaving the middle seat empty on rides - meaning longer queues , according to The Telegraph .
UK Hospitality , a trade body representing Britain 's hospitality sector , has issued a range of proposals ahead of the UK 's restaurants , pubs , theme parks and hotels reopening - possibly in July .
Adrenaline-junkies missing the thrill of the rollercoaster will have their spirits dampened somewhat as some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of passengers on rides .
Others include cancelling shows and concerts as well as maintaining strict distancing at parades .
It 's thought theme parks may be the last to open when lockdown eases and it 's a concern to the trade body .
Chief executive Kate Nicholls said : `` Hospitality needs the UK and devolved governments to help us deliver for our customers , our employees , local communities and the wellbeing of the nation .
`` We will be ready to restart ( in England on July 4 and other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but for the entire country to come together again after lockdown , governments must invest in a fair and timely return for hospitality and all those who rely on it . ''
Richard Mancey , chair of the British Association of Leisure Parks , Piers and Attractions , speaking to the Telegraph , warned theme parks must reopen by summer .
He said : `` If we don ’ t get open by the summer season , a lot will be in serious trouble , even the big parks , who have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across the world are considering their options ahead of reopening .
Temperature checks at Disney World in Florida could be enforced and guest will have to wear masks .
New Star Wars attractions already have virtual queues in place and this could be an option in the UK .
But one theme park is already open for business .
Shanghai Disney welcomed visitors earlier this month and remains vigilant with temperature checks while guests must wear masks .

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Theme parks, including Alton Towers, Drayton Manor and West Midlands Safari Park, may be forced to make sweeping changes if they open this year.
One suggestion includes leaving the middle seat empty on rides - meaning longer queues, according to The Telegraph.
UK Hospitality, a trade body representing Britain's hospitality sector, has issued a range of proposals ahead of the UK's restaurants, pubs, theme parks and hotels reopening - possibly in July.
Adrenaline-junkies missing the thrill of the rollercoaster will have their spirits dampened somewhat as some of the suggestions include limiting the number of passengers on rides.
Others include cancelling shows and concerts as well as maintaining strict distancing at parades.
It's thought theme parks may be the last to open when lockdown eases and it's a concern to the trade body.
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Chief executive Kate Nicholls said: "Hospitality needs the UK and devolved governments to help us deliver for our customers, our employees, local communities and the wellbeing of the nation.
"We will be ready to restart (in England on July 4 and other parts of the country when allowed), but for the entire country to come together again after lockdown, governments must invest in a fair and timely return for hospitality and all those who rely on it."
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Richard Mancey, chair of the British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers and Attractions, speaking to the Telegraph, warned theme parks must reopen by summer.
He said: "If we don’t get open by the summer season, a lot will be in serious trouble, even the big parks, who have more cash reserves.”
Top theme parks across the world are considering their options ahead of reopening.
Temperature checks at Disney World in Florida could be enforced and guest will have to wear masks.
New Star Wars attractions already have virtual queues in place and this could be an option in the UK.
But one theme park is already open for business. Shanghai Disney welcomed visitors earlier this month and remains vigilant with temperature checks while guests must wear masks.


birminghammail--2020-05-20--Teenager charged with murder of schoolboy Keelan Wilson

A teenager has been charged in connection with the murder of schoolboy Keelan Wilson , nearly two years after his death .
Keelan was 15 when he died on May 29 , 2018 , after he was found with stab wounds in Langley Road , Merry Hill .
Brian Sasa , 19 , from Long Ley , Heath Town , Wolverhampton was tonight , Wednesday , May 20 , charged with murder .
He is due to appear at Wolverhampton Magistrates ' Court tomorrow morning , Thursday , May 21 .
Det Insp Nick Barnes , from West Midlands Police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is a further significant development as we strive to get justice for Keelan and his friends and family .
“ It ’ s a complex investigation and our enquiries continue , I ’ d still urge anyone with any information about the devastating and untimely loss of Keelan to get in touch with us . ''
Anyone with any information can contact us via Live Chat on our website or call us on 101 .
Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
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A teenager has been charged in connection with the murder of schoolboy Keelan Wilson, nearly two years after his death.
Keelan was 15 when he died on May 29, 2018, after he was found with stab wounds in Langley Road, Merry Hill.
Brian Sasa, 19, from Long Ley, Heath Town, Wolverhampton was tonight, Wednesday, May 20, charged with murder. He is due to appear at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court tomorrow morning, Thursday, May 21.
Det Insp Nick Barnes, from West Midlands Police's homicide team, said: “This is a further significant development as we strive to get justice for Keelan and his friends and family.
“It’s a complex investigation and our enquiries continue, I’d still urge anyone with any information about the devastating and untimely loss of Keelan to get in touch with us."
Anyone with any information can contact us via Live Chat on our website or call us on 101.
Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111. Tell them what you know, not who you are.


birminghammail--2020-05-20--Lee Hendrie posts message after Harry's Heroes depression battle

Lee Hendrie has spoken for the first time since his heartbreaking moment on Harry 's Heroes after revealing all about his depression struggle .
The Aston Villa favourite , 43 , broke down on the ITV hit show after confessing to Vinny Jones and ex-teammate Paul Merson about suicide attempts .
In Tuesday 's episode , Hendrie said : `` I fell deep down into bad depression .
My house was being repossessed .
My mom 's house was repossessed .
That just destroyed me .
`` That was it then , one day I got up , got pissed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wanted to kill myself .
I woke up on a life support machine .
`` My body shut down .
I tried to do it again .
I just could n't grasp what was going on .
I just felt that was the only way I could get away from it .
`` Still , even now , every single day I struggle .
I did n't want to talk about it .
`` A problem shared is a problem halved , I fully believe that .
I will get there and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to be a happy man again . ''
Hendrie , who called time on his 14-year Villa career back in 2007 , has since thanked supporters after being inundated with messages of goodwill .
`` I just want to say a massive thank you to everyone after I 've received hundreds of thousands of messages , '' he said .
`` It 's been really overwhelming .
`` The response I 've had from the Guardian piece and for being on Harry 's Heroes has really been touching .
`` I 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people still struggling .
It 's very touching , it really is .
`` I do want to thank you for all the lovely and kind messages I 've received in such a short space of time .
It really means a lot to me .
`` Hopefully doing this show for Harry 's Heroes it helps .
It 's good to talk .
A massive thank you and lots of love . ''
The dad-of-five added : `` We are all human .
Life can be tough .
A problem shared is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put a smile on my face . ''
One-time Villa teammate Merson , meanwhile , immediately praised Hendrie for being brave enough to share his problems .
`` You would n't know and that 's the biggest danger with depression , '' Merson said .
`` You think every thing 's all right but it ai n't all right .
`` You can still see he 's struggling with it .
Depression 's a bad , bad thing and you need help with it and you need to talk instead of keeping it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can still be the hardest man in football but still struggle . ''
In the UK and Ireland , Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123 or email jo @ samaritans.org or jo @ samaritans.ie .
Harry 's Heroes concludes on ITV from 9pm tonight .
To catch up on the three-part series , go to the ITV Hub here .
You can watch our exclusive hour-long interview with Lee Hendrie on our Claret & Blue YouTube channel here .

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Lee Hendrie has spoken for the first time since his heartbreaking moment on Harry's Heroes after revealing all about his depression struggle.
The Aston Villa favourite, 43, broke down on the ITV hit show after confessing to Vinny Jones and ex-teammate Paul Merson about suicide attempts.
In Tuesday's episode, Hendrie said: "I fell deep down into bad depression. My house was being repossessed. My mom's house was repossessed. That just destroyed me.
"That was it then, one day I got up, got pissed and took too much to drink and wanted to kill myself. I woke up on a life support machine.
"My body shut down. I tried to do it again. I just couldn't grasp what was going on. I just felt that was the only way I could get away from it.
"Still, even now, every single day I struggle. I didn't want to talk about it.
"A problem shared is a problem halved, I fully believe that. I will get there and I'll make sure I do because I want to be a happy man again."
Hendrie, who called time on his 14-year Villa career back in 2007, has since thanked supporters after being inundated with messages of goodwill.
"I just want to say a massive thank you to everyone after I've received hundreds of thousands of messages," he said. "It's been really overwhelming.
"The response I've had from the Guardian piece and for being on Harry's Heroes has really been touching.
"I've been reading lots of different messages from people still struggling. It's very touching, it really is.
"I do want to thank you for all the lovely and kind messages I've received in such a short space of time. It really means a lot to me.
"Hopefully doing this show for Harry's Heroes it helps. It's good to talk. A massive thank you and lots of love."
The dad-of-five added: "We are all human. Life can be tough. A problem shared is a problem halved. My hat-trick ball put a smile on my face."
One-time Villa teammate Merson, meanwhile, immediately praised Hendrie for being brave enough to share his problems.
"You wouldn't know and that's the biggest danger with depression," Merson said. "You think every thing's all right but it ain't all right.
"You can still see he's struggling with it. Depression's a bad, bad thing and you need help with it and you need to talk instead of keeping it in all the time.
"You can still be the hardest man in football but still struggle."
In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie .
Harry's Heroes concludes on ITV from 9pm tonight. To catch up on the three-part series, go to the ITV Hub here.
You can watch our exclusive hour-long interview with Lee Hendrie on our Claret & Blue YouTube channel here.


birminghammail--2020-05-20--Smoke pours from city centre tunnel and drivers evacuated

This is the sight of thick smoke pouring from a Birmingham city centre tunnel as 20 people were led to safety following a severe car fire .
Around 50 vehicles were inside the Queensway Tunnel , near the Mailbox , when a car burst into flames , around 7pm on Wednesday .
Three fire crews and the police attended the scene and began escorting passengers to safety .
Fire personnel wearing breathing apparatus also searched the tunnel to check if anybody had been left behind in the cars .
The fire was extinguished and they were allowed to return to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who was one of those evacuated , said : “ I ’ ve learnt the car just went up in flames with no explanation right at end of tunnel .
Everyone cleared .
“ One guy checked all cars making sure no one was in there and then fire and police turned up .
The fire couldn ’ t get down the road coming from the Mailbox way , so I presume it was cleared from the other way .
“ It was about 75 mins to evacuate and get back in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scene show people anxiously waiting on the walls and approaches to the Queensway Tunnel near the Mailbox .
There were no reports of any injuries .
West Midlands Fire Service tweeted : “ Crews are currently dealing with a car fire in Queensway Tunnel .
“ Approximately 50 cars are within the tunnel but only one car involved in fire .
“ Crews have searched tunnel with eight breathing apparatus in use .
Twenty people have been led to safety .

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This is the sight of thick smoke pouring from a Birmingham city centre tunnel as 20 people were led to safety following a severe car fire.
Around 50 vehicles were inside the Queensway Tunnel, near the Mailbox, when a car burst into flames, around 7pm on Wednesday.
The tunnel quickly filled with thick black smoke, terrifying passengers.
(Image: Steve Hermon/BBC WM)
Three fire crews and the police attended the scene and began escorting passengers to safety. Fire personnel wearing breathing apparatus also searched the tunnel to check if anybody had been left behind in the cars.
The fire was extinguished and they were allowed to return to their vehicles after 8pm.
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Charlie Bannister, who was one of those evacuated, said: “I’ve learnt the car just went up in flames with no explanation right at end of tunnel. Everyone cleared.
“There was black smoke everywhere.
“One guy checked all cars making sure no one was in there and then fire and police turned up. The fire couldn’t get down the road coming from the Mailbox way, so I presume it was cleared from the other way.
“It was about 75 mins to evacuate and get back in car.”
A video taken from the scene show people anxiously waiting on the walls and approaches to the Queensway Tunnel near the Mailbox.
There were no reports of any injuries.
(Image: Steve Hermon/BBC WM)
West Midlands Fire Service tweeted: “Crews are currently dealing with a car fire in Queensway Tunnel.
“Approximately 50 cars are within the tunnel but only one car involved in fire.
“Crews have searched tunnel with eight breathing apparatus in use. Twenty people have been led to safety.
“Tunnel Maintenance engineers are assisting.”


birminghammail--2020-05-20--How Aston Villa stars reacted after Bodymoor training return

It was day two back at Bodymoor Heath as Aston Villa geared up for a Premier League return in sweltering 25-degree conditions .
Dean Smith 's relegation-threatened side undertook Covid tests on Sunday ( May 17 ) ahead of returning from Tuesday ( May 19 ) onwards .
The Premier League has incorporated strict sanctions on squads returning to training , ordering players to train in groups of five or less .
Social distancing measures have been incorporated at Bodymoor this past week with members of the first-team squad training alone .
A testing hub has also been installed on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's North Warwickshire training base .
Players are to be tested twice a week .
As for the likes of Jack Grealish and co , here 's a round-up of everything said after the players returned from lockdown after 10 weeks apart .
`` It was good to be back out there with some of the boys .
It felt weird to be training in small groups .
`` I was with Tyrone Mings , Douglas Luiz and Pepe Reina today .
`` You do just individual position stuff .
`` There 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You 've got to keep ticking over and to try to get yourself back into some sort of shape .
`` It 's very different .
We 've been sent our individual programmes .
It just felt so weird having a ball at your feet .
`` You do different sorts of runs ( in training ) which is completely different to running around a park .
It 's a lot more intense .
`` You 're going to need a good five or six weeks to get into any sort of shape @ @ @ @ @ @ @ running around ! ''

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It was day two back at Bodymoor Heath as Aston Villa geared up for a Premier League return in sweltering 25-degree conditions.
Dean Smith's relegation-threatened side undertook Covid tests on Sunday (May 17) ahead of returning from Tuesday (May 19) onwards.
The Premier League has incorporated strict sanctions on squads returning to training, ordering players to train in groups of five or less.
Social distancing measures have been incorporated at Bodymoor this past week with members of the first-team squad training alone.
A testing hub has also been installed on the players' car park at Villa's North Warwickshire training base. Players are to be tested twice a week.
As for the likes of Jack Grealish and co, here's a round-up of everything said after the players returned from lockdown after 10 weeks apart.
Jack Grealish
Tyrone Mings
Matt Targett
"It was good to be back out there with some of the boys. It felt weird to be training in small groups.
"I was with Tyrone Mings, Douglas Luiz and Pepe Reina today.
"You do just individual position stuff.
"There's not a lot you can do. You've got to keep ticking over and to try to get yourself back into some sort of shape.
"It's very different. We've been sent our individual programmes. It just felt so weird having a ball at your feet.
"You do different sorts of runs (in training) which is completely different to running around a park. It's a lot more intense.
"You're going to need a good five or six weeks to get into any sort of shape. Today I felt so much heavier running around!"
John Terry
Ahmed Elmohamady
Ezri Konsa
Trezeguet
Jota
Dean Smith


birminghammail--2020-05-20--Aston Villa hero makes 'Weimann' comparison after contract call

Aston Villa youngster Indiana Vassilev signed a new two-year contract this week - and Alan Hutton thinks the US teenager has `` a bit of Andi Weimann '' about him .
Vassilev , 19 , has made four first-team appearances after breaking into Dean Smith 's Premier League squad at the beginning of the year .
The man from Savannah , Georgia has been banging in goals at under-23s level , too , which promoted Smith 's call to promote the attacker .
As for Villa favourite Hutton , the retired right-back - who enjoyed eight years in B6 - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shrewd move by the club .
`` He ’ s done well , '' Hutton told Football Insider .
`` I think he ’ s really come in and taken his opportunity through the January time when there was a lot of injuries up front .
`` He ’ s done really well for Mark Delaney in the youth setup , scored a few goals – 10 goals or so – so he ’ s done really well .
I think Dean Smith really likes him , his work ethic , the way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a little bit of Andi Weimann , if I ’ m honest , that type of player .
He ’ s been given a new two-year deal , it ’ s not a long-term one , two years goes really quick .
I think it ’ s a case of you ’ ve done really well , you ’ re involved with the first team , go and prove yourself .
“ I think they ’ ve kind of dangled a carrot in front of him to go it ’ s your time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what you ’ ve got .
`` It ’ s a great incentive for him , he ’ s come a long way , even since I left , so he ’ s really shone through so I ’ m happy for him . ''
Speaking just moments after penning his new contract , Vassilev said : `` It was really a no-brainer for me .
Since I have broken into the first-team I have received a lot of support from staff and players included .
`` I 'm really , really happy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I want to keep working hard and hopefully the future will hold great things . ''

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Aston Villa youngster Indiana Vassilev signed a new two-year contract this week - and Alan Hutton thinks the US teenager has "a bit of Andi Weimann" about him.
Vassilev, 19, has made four first-team appearances after breaking into Dean Smith's Premier League squad at the beginning of the year.
The man from Savannah, Georgia has been banging in goals at under-23s level, too, which promoted Smith's call to promote the attacker.
As for Villa favourite Hutton, the retired right-back - who enjoyed eight years in B6 - believes Vassilev's new deal is a shrewd move by the club.
"He’s done well," Hutton told Football Insider. "I think he’s really come in and taken his opportunity through the January time when there was a lot of injuries up front.
"He’s done really well for Mark Delaney in the youth setup, scored a few goals – 10 goals or so – so he’s done really well. I think Dean Smith really likes him, his work ethic, the way he plays.
“He reminds me a little bit of Andi Weimann, if I’m honest, that type of player. He’s been given a new two-year deal, it’s not a long-term one, two years goes really quick. I think it’s a case of you’ve done really well, you’re involved with the first team, go and prove yourself.
“I think they’ve kind of dangled a carrot in front of him to go it’s your time now, push on and show us what you’ve got.
"It’s a great incentive for him, he’s come a long way, even since I left, so he’s really shone through so I’m happy for him."
Speaking just moments after penning his new contract, Vassilev said: "It was really a no-brainer for me. Since I have broken into the first-team I have received a lot of support from staff and players included.
"I'm really, really happy to have signed for another two years. I want to keep working hard and hopefully the future will hold great things."


birminghammail--2020-05-20--A38 closed by 'serious' city centre crash - updates

The A38 was closed in both directions in Birmingham city centre tonight by a `` serious '' crash which left a vehicle on fire .
It happened on the northbound side in one of the tunnels just after Holloway Circus , leaving the road shut between St Chad 's and Holloway Circus .
Firefighters were pictured at the scene and the crash location was sealed off as onlookers watched from the side the road .
Drivers were urged to use alternative routes .
The details of the incident and the extent of any injuries was not immediately known .
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Paramedic rushed to hospital after suffering smoke inhalation in car fire
A paramedic had to be taken to hospital after suffering smoke inhalation during last night’s car fire.
The car caught fire in the Queensway Tunnel at just after 7.pm last night.
An ambulance from Erdington Hub was not far behind it when it happened and was caught up along with around 50 cars inside the tunnel.
(Image: Omer Alamri)
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “The crew immediately informed control requesting the fire service and then went to check on the driver of the car who had managed to get out himself.
“They then helped escort other drivers from the tunnel so that the fire service could deal with the fire.
“A second ambulance and a paramedic officer were also sent to the scene.
“The driver of the car, a man in his 20s, was assessed at the scene but was unhurt and was discharged.


birminghammail--2020-05-20--Aston Villa keeper Tom Heaton offers honest injury update

Tom Heaton has revealed progress from his knee injury is going 'really well ' - with the current coronavirus suspension helping him to focus entirely on his rehab .
The Aston Villa keeper has been out of action since suffering an Anterior Cruciate Ligament ( ACL ) injury during the New Year 's Day win at Burnley .
At the time , it looked almost certain that it would be an injury that would end his season , with Pepe Reina signed to deputise for the England international .
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Google Play Store and App Store But with the season now set to extend well into the summer , Heaton could make a dramatic return for Villa 's crucial , Premier League run-in .
This is after top-flight bosses gave the green light for teams to edit their 25-man squad , a squad Heaton was left out of after his knee injury .
And while football drills are still beyond Villa 's number one , he is now participating in sprints as he nears a return to full training @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media , lockdown content , Heaton was interviewed by ex-Villa defender Micah Richards and was asked how his recovery was going .
“ Actually , really , really well if I ’ m honest , '' he said .
`` I know it ’ s obviously a difficult time , but for me personally , the timing of it , sort of worked in my favour .
“ I ’ d just finished the medical point of view , obviously you don ’ t stop getting the hands on treatment from the physios @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bit less at that point .
I was moving into a strength phase , just as we got locked down .
“ I ’ ve been able to use a bit of gym equipment at home and sort of build it up , if I ’ m honest , it feels really good and I ’ m making really good progress .
I ’ m running , back doing a bit of acceleration and deceleration ... not that much acceleration though !
“ I ’ m really pleased with my progress , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
No complaints at all .
I ’ ve been able to maximise the time and with not a lot else to do , I 've literally just been blasting the rehab .
Getting down to do my gym work at 6.30 in the morning , couple of hours and I ’ m away.
” It 's not the first serious injury of Heaton 's career , with his latter years at Burnley blighted by a horrendous shoulder injury which saw him have an extended spell on the Turf Moor sidelines .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helped in his battle to overcome his current difficulties .
“ The shoulder injury was a nasty one – probably nastier than the ACL , '' he explained .
`` I had a dislocation , a fracture and quite a lot of nerve damage in the shoulder , it was a real nasty one and it kept me out a long time , especially as a keeper .
“ But I think having gone through it and gone through the rehab phase and the pain and then when you come out the other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play , but your body ’ s not quite there , all of those sorts of experiences .
I feel pretty relaxed now , I think that ’ s probably why I feel so good in the rehab now , I know what ’ s important , you can ’ t miss a day and you want to be doing more than you ’ re given .
“ With that in mind I ’ ve really been putting my foot on the accelerator in the rehab and it ’ s paid off so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no doubts about coming back , I ’ ve done it before and you ’ ve got that as a blueprint really .
“ You know if you put it in , it ’ s going to come back in the end , that ’ s certainly how it worked for my shoulder and there ’ s a bit of calmness to it really .
You ’ ve just got to go through the stages , get those stages right and we ’ ll see where it takes us .
“ It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injury , but it ’ s been good to have that as something I can use . ''

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Aston Villa's crocked No.1 Tom Heaton is set for a long-awaited return to Bodymoor Heath when training resumes on Monday (August 17).
The 34-year-old badly ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament during the victory over former club Burnley more than seven months ago on January 1.
The England stopper, a priority £8 million signing last summer, will be stepping up his recovery over the next few weeks while it's expected a return to the starting XI is still a while away.
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Dean Smith will assess his No.1 when the players return next week while, in reserve, the head coach has Orjan Nyland, Jed Steer, forgotten man Lovre Kalinic and youngster Viljani Sinisalo, 18, who will all report back in at Bodymoor.
Villa were linked with a move to bring back Pepe Reina following his successful loan stint, although it's Valencia that appear to be front-runners to sign the experienced goalkeeper from AC Milan.
In the transfer market, Smith will spend the bulk of his budget on vastly-improving Villa in forward areas with the likes of Ollie Watkins, Said Benrahma, Emi Buendia and Milot Rashica all touted with moves to B6.
As for club-record signing Wesley, the striker, like Heaton, is still some way off returning to match action with Villa not prepared to rush the Brazilian back after a damaging knee ligament tear which left the 22-year-old on crutches. Wesley is, though, back and will also check-in at Bodymoor next week.
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Regarding Heaton, here's what the Villa man said in his latest interview 12 weeks ago on May 20.
“Actually, it's going really, really well if I’m honest," he said. "I know it’s obviously a difficult time, but for me personally, the timing of (the pandemic), sort of worked in my favour.
“I’d just finished the medical point of view, obviously you don’t stop getting the hands on treatment from the physios but it was just coming to a bit less at that point. I was moving into a strength phase, just as we got locked down.
“I’ve been able to use a bit of gym equipment at home and sort of build it up, if I’m honest, it feels really good and I’m making really good progress. I’m running, back doing a bit of acceleration and deceleration... not that much acceleration, though!
“I’m really pleased with my progress, it’s feeling really, really good. No complaints at all. I’ve been able to maximise the time and with not a lot else to do, I've literally just been blasting the rehab. Getting down to do my gym work at 6.30 in the morning, couple of hours and I’m away.”
It's not the first serious injury of Heaton's career, with his latter years at Burnley blighted by a horrendous shoulder injury which saw him have an extended spell on the Turf Moor sidelines. But he has admitted that those experiences have helped in his battle to overcome his current difficulties.
“The shoulder injury was a nasty one – probably nastier than the ACL," he explained. "I had a dislocation, a fracture and quite a lot of nerve damage in the shoulder, it was a real nasty one and it kept me out a long time, especially as a keeper.
“But I think having gone through it and gone through the rehab phase and the pain and then when you come out the other side and your mind is ready to play, but your body’s not quite there, all of those sorts of experiences. I feel pretty relaxed now, I think that’s probably why I feel so good in the rehab now, I know what’s important, you can’t miss a day and you want to be doing more than you’re given.
“With that in mind I’ve really been putting my foot on the accelerator in the rehab and it’s paid off so far. But again, I have no doubts about coming back, I’ve done it before and you’ve got that as a blueprint really.
“You know if you put it in, it’s going to come back in the end, that’s certainly how it worked for my shoulder and there’s a bit of calmness to it really. You’ve just got to go through the stages, get those stages right and we’ll see where it takes us.
“It’s never great to have a long injury, but it’s been good to have that as something I can use."
BirminghamLive understands both Heaton and Wesley remain serious doubts for the Premier League opener on September 12.


birminghammail--2020-05-20--The heat is on - but no fun in the sun in city centre

Birmingham 's `` Pigeon Park '' would normally be packed with city centre lunchtime sunseekers enjoying cloudless blue skies and searing heat .
But it was a very different picture on the UK 's hottest day of the year so far today , Wednesday , May 20 - with the grounds of Birmingham Cathedral a virtual ghost town .
On a similar day last year , the area was packed .
But the coronavirus lockdown ensured there was plenty of space for the odd passerby enjoying a quick break on a bench .
Elsewhere , sunbathers appeared to heed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Cannon Hill Park well spread out .
One onlooker said : `` Generally speaking , people were keeping their distance in respecting other peoples ' space but there were lots of people about and the car parks were rammed . ''
But , as temperatures hit 27.8C near Heathrow Airport , beating yesterday 's 2020 high , it appeared there were greater problems at coastal resorts .
Pictures emerged of beachgoers close to one another in Southend , Bournemouth , Margate and Brighton , while coastal routes were rammed in Devon and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ popular .
One man said : `` It ’ s madness , it ’ s like everyone ’ s forgotten about coronavirus . ''
`` It almost looks like any other hot day here apart from the dots on the floor to mark out where to stand in the queue for ice creams.
” ’ Another social media user posted : ‘ The state of Southend beach today like that is ridiculous , how have people not been told to leave ?
’ A third added : ‘ Southend beach at lunchtime on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day of the year. ''
Technically you ’ re allowed to trave l somewhere and to sunbathe - but this is the result when so many choose the same place ... ’ Watch - Cannon Hill Park is busy on the hottest day of the year On the north Devon coast , police said roads to the area 's beaches were `` gridlocked '' despite pleas to the public from councils who advised against travelling to the south west .
Officers in Ilfracombe and Braunton said they had identified vehicles from `` all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area , where toilets and other amenities remain closed .
`` Roads towards the North Devon coast are now gridlocked , '' officers tweeted .
`` We have vehicles from all over the country identified , please do not travel here .
We will still be here when this is over so come back when it 's safe to do so . ''
One officer said `` valuable resources '' were being used to police traffic , adding that elderly people in the area would be `` very anxious over the selfish actions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Devon , police in Barnstaple said they were `` running out of tickets '' as they urged members of the public not to abandon their cars , while a road policing unit said double yellow lines from Woolacombe to Morthoe were `` covered with cars and vans '' .
`` Cars mounting pavements to get by whilst pedestrians try to cross the road , '' police tweeted .
`` All the offences have been recorded and will be processed in due course . ''
Weather conditions were expected to become more unsettled on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the east and south-east of England as a band of rain pushes eastwards .
Temperatures were predicted to cool from 24C ( 75.2F ) or 25C ( 77F ) before the rain to a fresher 17C ( 62.6F ) to 21C ( 69.8F ) on Friday .
A windy start to the weekend was forecast , with sunshine and showers for many , with the weather gradually turning drier from the south on Sunday and into bank holiday Monday .

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What a difference a year makes.
Birmingham's "Pigeon Park" would normally be packed with city centre lunchtime sunseekers enjoying cloudless blue skies and searing heat.
But it was a very different picture on the UK's hottest day of the year so far today, Wednesday, May 20 - with the grounds of Birmingham Cathedral a virtual ghost town.
On a similar day last year, the area was packed.
But the coronavirus lockdown ensured there was plenty of space for the odd passerby enjoying a quick break on a bench.
Elsewhere, sunbathers appeared to heed the social distancing rules, with those relaxing in Cannon Hill Park well spread out.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
One onlooker said: "Generally speaking, people were keeping their distance in respecting other peoples' space but there were lots of people about and the car parks were rammed."
But, as temperatures hit 27.8C near Heathrow Airport, beating yesterday's 2020 high, it appeared there were greater problems at coastal resorts.
Pictures emerged of beachgoers close to one another in Southend, Bournemouth, Margate and Brighton, while coastal routes were rammed in Devon and Cornwall and the sands of Weston-Super-Mare were popular.
One man said: "It’s madness, it’s like everyone’s forgotten about coronavirus."
LBC’s Charlotte Sullivan tweeted: ‘More people arriving in Southend today.
"It almost looks like any other hot day here apart from the dots on the floor to mark out where to stand in the queue for ice creams.”’
Another social media user posted: ‘The state of Southend beach today like that is ridiculous, how have people not been told to leave?’
A third added: ‘Southend beach at lunchtime on what’s heading for the hottest day of the year.
" Technically you’re allowed to trave l somewhere and to sunbathe - but this is the result when so many choose the same place...’
Watch - Cannon Hill Park is busy on the hottest day of the year
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On the north Devon coast, police said roads to the area's beaches were "gridlocked" despite pleas to the public from councils who advised against travelling to the south west.
Officers in Ilfracombe and Braunton said they had identified vehicles from "all over the country" in the local area, where toilets and other amenities remain closed.
"Roads towards the North Devon coast are now gridlocked," officers tweeted.
"We have vehicles from all over the country identified, please do not travel here. We will still be here when this is over so come back when it's safe to do so."
One officer said "valuable resources" were being used to police traffic, adding that elderly people in the area would be "very anxious over the selfish actions of these individuals".
Elsewhere in Devon, police in Barnstaple said they were "running out of tickets" as they urged members of the public not to abandon their cars, while a road policing unit said double yellow lines from Woolacombe to Morthoe were "covered with cars and vans".
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"Cars mounting pavements to get by whilst pedestrians try to cross the road," police tweeted.
"All the offences have been recorded and will be processed in due course."
Weather conditions were expected to become more unsettled on Thursday, with the risk of thunderstorms in the east and south-east of England as a band of rain pushes eastwards.
Temperatures were predicted to cool from 24C (75.2F) or 25C (77F) before the rain to a fresher 17C (62.6F) to 21C (69.8F) on Friday.
A windy start to the weekend was forecast, with sunshine and showers for many, with the weather gradually turning drier from the south on Sunday and into bank holiday Monday.


birminghammail--2020-05-20--Jack Grealish purchases new guard dog in wake of Dele Alli robbery

Jack Grealish has welcomed a new edition to his family by revealing his paw-some new guard dog , a Belgian Malinois .
The Aston Villa skipper returned to full training at Bodymoor Heath on Tuesday ahead of the Premier League 's pencilled-in return date of June 19 .
However , in the wake of close pal Dele Alli being robbed at knifepoint at his home in north London last week , Grealish has since purchased a dog used for police and military work .
The 24-year-old was tagged in an Instagram post by popular dog security firm K9 Chaperone who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marcus Rashford and Grealish 's Villa colleagues Bjorn Engels and John Terry as high-profile clientele .
The pooch suppliers posted a photo of Grealish 's new pup , and said : `` @ JackGrealish .
Welcome to the Chaperone K9 family . ''
Last week , Spurs and England star Alli was threatened and punched during a burglary incident and suffered minor facial injuries in a scuffle involving two men .
According to Sun Sport , the England midfielder has contacted two firms regarding obtaining a new guard dog after being understandably shaken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leicester-based Chaperone K9 , meanwhile , are continually used by footballers with the dog-breeding business describing themselves as `` supplying dogs of the very highest quality '' .
The highly-trained pets cost anything between £10,000 and £25,000 .
Police and military-used dogs are being snapped up by Premier League footballers due to their tenacity to defend the home if raiders strike .
As for Grealish , Dean Smith 's talisman returned to work this week , and said : `` Buzzing to be back . ''

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Jack Grealish has welcomed a new edition to his family by revealing his paw-some new guard dog, a Belgian Malinois.
The Aston Villa skipper returned to full training at Bodymoor Heath on Tuesday ahead of the Premier League's pencilled-in return date of June 19.
However, in the wake of close pal Dele Alli being robbed at knifepoint at his home in north London last week, Grealish has since purchased a dog used for police and military work.
The 24-year-old was tagged in an Instagram post by popular dog security firm K9 Chaperone who boast the likes of Raheem Sterling, Marcus Rashford and Grealish's Villa colleagues Bjorn Engels and John Terry as high-profile clientele.
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The pooch suppliers posted a photo of Grealish's new pup, and said: "@JackGrealish. Welcome to the Chaperone K9 family."
Last week, Spurs and England star Alli was threatened and punched during a burglary incident and suffered minor facial injuries in a scuffle involving two men.
According to Sun Sport, the England midfielder has contacted two firms regarding obtaining a new guard dog after being understandably shaken by last Wednesday's devastating events.
Leicester-based Chaperone K9, meanwhile, are continually used by footballers with the dog-breeding business describing themselves as "supplying dogs of the very highest quality". The highly-trained pets cost anything between £10,000 and £25,000.
Police and military-used dogs are being snapped up by Premier League footballers due to their tenacity to defend the home if raiders strike.
As for Grealish, Dean Smith's talisman returned to work this week, and said: "Buzzing to be back."


birminghammail--2020-05-20--Tip extends opening days and times

Tip extends opening days and times

Opening days have been extended at Sandwell Council 's Oldbury tip - and bulky waste collections are being reintroduced next week .
The centre at Shidas Lane , is now open every day - with extended hours - including weekends and on Bank Holiday Monday , May 25 .
Bulky waste collections will resume on Tuesday , May 26 and residents can book a slot here .
But mattresses and beds will not be collected because of continuing coronavirus restrictions .
The council urged residents to plan ahead and only visit the tip if essential .
Vans , trailers and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only one person in each car will be admitted .
Exceptions will be made for Blue Badge holders or those with a bulky item that requires two people to unload it - but they must be from the same household .
And everyone must have proof of address , such as a driving licence , recent utility bill or current council tax summary and show it against a closed window .
Deputy council leader , Coun Maria Crompton , said : “ I have listened to our residents who have not been able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week and I wanted to make sure all residents , including our key workers , can access our waste services .
“ I am very pleased to announce that the council , working closely with our environmental services partner Serco , are now in a position to open the tip every day including this coming bank holiday Monday and that we will also resume bulky waste collections from Tuesday , May 26 .
“ Over the past few weeks our bin crews have been working tirelessly to get up-to-date with household and garden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to work hard to make sure bins are collected and they have been working extra days to make this happen .
`` I want to thank residents for their patience and request that you continue to bear with us during these difficult times.
” Dave Lynas , of the council 's waste contractor Serco , said : “ Our household recycling centre has always received positive feedback from the residents of Sandwell and we ’ re pleased to be able to be in a position to reopen further to help residents dispose of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ store at their properties .
“ We need to protect staff as well as residents using the site , so we have implemented social distancing measures such as limiting the number of cars that can enter the site and our operatives won ’ t be able to assist with bulky items .
“ If residents do have to visit the tip , please be patient and follow guidance of our onsite operatives , who continue do a tremendous job .
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Opening days have been extended at Sandwell Council's Oldbury tip - and bulky waste collections are being reintroduced next week.
The centre at Shidas Lane, is now open every day - with extended hours - including weekends and on Bank Holiday Monday, May 25.
Bulky waste collections will resume on Tuesday, May 26 and residents can book a slot here.
But mattresses and beds will not be collected because of continuing coronavirus restrictions.
The council urged residents to plan ahead and only visit the tip if essential.
Vans, trailers and traders will not be let in and only one person in each car will be admitted.
Exceptions will be made for Blue Badge holders or those with a bulky item that requires two people to unload it - but they must be from the same household.
And everyone must have proof of address, such as a driving licence, recent utility bill or current council tax summary and show it against a closed window.
Deputy council leader, Coun Maria Crompton, said: “I have listened to our residents who have not been able to get to the tip during the week and I wanted to make sure all residents, including our key workers, can access our waste services.
“I am very pleased to announce that the council, working closely with our environmental services partner Serco, are now in a position to open the tip every day including this coming bank holiday Monday and that we will also resume bulky waste collections from Tuesday, May 26.
“Over the past few weeks our bin crews have been working tirelessly to get up-to-date with household and garden waste collections.
“They will continue to work hard to make sure bins are collected and they have been working extra days to make this happen.
"I want to thank residents for their patience and request that you continue to bear with us during these difficult times.”
Dave Lynas, of the council's waste contractor Serco, said: “Our household recycling centre has always received positive feedback from the residents of Sandwell and we’re pleased to be able to be in a position to reopen further to help residents dispose of waste that isn’t safe to store at their properties.
“We need to protect staff as well as residents using the site, so we have implemented social distancing measures such as limiting the number of cars that can enter the site and our operatives won’t be able to assist with bulky items.
“If residents do have to visit the tip, please be patient and follow guidance of our onsite operatives, who continue do a tremendous job.”


birminghammail--2020-05-20--Liverpool launch €25m for reported Wolves keeper target

Liverpool have made a bid for one-time Wolves target Ugurcan Cakir , according to reports in Turkey .
The Trabzonspor keeper has been linked with a move to the Premier League for a number of months , with Molineux emerging as a potential destination .
He was reported to be a target for Nuno Espirito Santo , while second-choice stopper , John Ruddy 's future was in doubt .
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That has seemingly taken Wolves out of the market for Cakir , but Liverpool could still bring him to the Premier League , with suggestions Jurgen Klopp 's side have offered €25m for Cakir .
According to Turkish journalist , Serdar Ali Celikler , the Reds have made a bid , but could struggle , with the 24-year-old looking for first-team football .
“ I ’ ve made some calls with my Trabzonspor sources .
I can confirm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ugurcan Cakir , which is worth €25m , '' he told VOLE 's Youtube channel ( via Sport Witness ) .
“ Ugurcan has two main preferences .
First , he wants Trabzonspor to receive a significant amount of money from his sale , and the second is that he would like to move to a club where he will be the first-choice goalkeeper.
” Cakir 's arrival at Anfield would also seemingly end Loris Karius ' stay at Anfield .
The German had been heavily mooted as a possible replacement for Ruddy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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Liverpool have made a bid for one-time Wolves target Ugurcan Cakir, according to reports in Turkey.
The Trabzonspor keeper has been linked with a move to the Premier League for a number of months, with Molineux emerging as a potential destination.
He was reported to be a target for Nuno Espirito Santo, while second-choice stopper, John Ruddy's future was in doubt.
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Ruddy's contract was set to expire at the end of the campaign, before Wolves decided to trigger a one-year extension for the ex-Norwich City man.
That has seemingly taken Wolves out of the market for Cakir, but Liverpool could still bring him to the Premier League, with suggestions Jurgen Klopp's side have offered €25m for Cakir.
According to Turkish journalist, Serdar Ali Celikler, the Reds have made a bid, but could struggle, with the 24-year-old looking for first-team football.
“I’ve made some calls with my Trabzonspor sources. I can confirm that Liverpool have made a bid for Ugurcan Cakir, which is worth €25m," he told VOLE's Youtube channel (via Sport Witness).
“Ugurcan has two main preferences. First, he wants Trabzonspor to receive a significant amount of money from his sale, and the second is that he would like to move to a club where he will be the first-choice goalkeeper.”
Cakir's arrival at Anfield would also seemingly end Loris Karius' stay at Anfield. The German had been heavily mooted as a possible replacement for Ruddy, before this week's contract announcement.


birminghammail--2020-05-20--Pub shut down for serving booze in coronavirus lockdown

A Wolverhampton pub has become the city 's first to be shut down for good for serving booze during the lockdown .
The Pendulum in Blaydon Road , had its licence suspended last month after police acting on a tip-off found evidence of people inside and alcohol being drunk .
Officers were told the Pendeford pub had been open the day before , with the lights and TV on and up to ten people drinking inside .
West Midlands Police said CCTV was seized despite the pub 's supervisor being `` unwilling '' to hand it over .
It said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rule-breaking activities '' .
A banning notice was issued and the venue 's licence was revoked at a review hearing today , Wednesday , May 20 .
Sergeant Steph Reynolds , from Wolverhampton Police ’ s licensing team , said : `` The closure of pubs was ordered by the government to limit social contact and help tackle a global , public health crisis .
`` We ’ ve seen the devastating impact of Covid-19 and this was a blatant breach of the regulations .
Commercial gain was put before reducing the spread @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the wider community .
`` This is the first time we ’ ve secured a revocation of a licence for directly breaching the coronavirus regulations and failing to uphold the licensing objectives .
This should serve as a stark warning that breaking the rules is not only irresponsible , but can cost you a business . ''

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A Wolverhampton pub has become the city's first to be shut down for good for serving booze during the lockdown.
The Pendulum in Blaydon Road, had its licence suspended last month after police acting on a tip-off found evidence of people inside and alcohol being drunk.
Officers were told the Pendeford pub had been open the day before, with the lights and TV on and up to ten people drinking inside.
West Midlands Police said CCTV was seized despite the pub's supervisor being "unwilling" to hand it over. It said it showed "further evidence of the rule-breaking activities".
A banning notice was issued and the venue's licence was revoked at a review hearing today, Wednesday, May 20.
Sergeant Steph Reynolds, from Wolverhampton Police’s licensing team, said: "The closure of pubs was ordered by the government to limit social contact and help tackle a global, public health crisis.
"We’ve seen the devastating impact of Covid-19 and this was a blatant breach of the regulations. Commercial gain was put before reducing the spread of the virus and the welfare of the wider community.
"This is the first time we’ve secured a revocation of a licence for directly breaching the coronavirus regulations and failing to uphold the licensing objectives. This should serve as a stark warning that breaking the rules is not only irresponsible, but can cost you a business."