birminghammail--2020-08-06--Part of West Mids in top 10 for number of people with Covid symptoms

A coronavirus watch list shows ten parts of England where the highest number of app users are exhibiting symptoms .
Signs and symptoms of Covid-19 include new , persistent coughs , fever or a high temperature , and a sudden loss of taste or smell .
Data from a Covid Symptom Study app shows Sandwell , in the West Midlands , is part of the top ten .
But those figures are in contrast with the latest weekly rates of the number of Covid cases per 100,000 people .
Those figures , released by Public Health England , show a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the decrease .
This week , Nuneaton and Bedworth has overtaken the West Midlands town - and is now highest in the region .
Data from the Covid Symptom Study app shows that 0.40 % of the population in Blackburn and Darwen have coronavirus symptoms , higher than any other area in the UK .
Sandwell is included in the top 10 , however .
The number of symptomatic cases in the population is based on the daily new cases and symptoms being logged in the app , whereas incidence rates are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ based on the results from swab tests .
Sandwell is ninth , with a figure of 0.18 , the same as Redcar and Cleveland , which is placed tenth , and Salford and Neath Port Talbot , placed 7th and 8th respectively .
The West Midlands town has 1,400 users of the app , compared to 2,400 in Salford , 2,300 in Neath Port Talbot and 1,230 in Redcar and Cleveland .
Blackburn with Darwen is followed by Wrexham in the study , which has 0.28 per cent , compared with 0.24 per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Kirklees and 0.20 per cent in Blackpool .
Bolton is sixth , with 0.19 per cent .
Top ten regions in the UK which have the highest estimates of symptomatic Covid • Blackburn with Darwen - 0.40 % .
Number of app users in the region - 1,016 • Wrexham - 0.28 % .
Number of app users in the region - 2,739 • Rotherham - 0.24 % .
Number of app users in the region - 2,467 • Kirklees - 0.21 % .
Number of app users in the region - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Number of app users in the region - 1,053 • Bolton - 0.19 % .
Number of app users in the region - 2,648 • Salford - 0.18 % .
Number of app users in the region - 2,499 • Neath Port Talbot - 0.18 % .
Number of app users in the region - 2,366 • Sandwell - 0.18 % .
Number of app users in the region - 1,407 • Redcar and Cleveland - 0.18 % .
Number of app users in the region - 1,230

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A coronavirus watch list shows ten parts of England where the highest number of app users are exhibiting symptoms.
Signs and symptoms of Covid-19 include new, persistent coughs, fever or a high temperature, and a sudden loss of taste or smell.
Data from a Covid Symptom Study app shows Sandwell, in the West Midlands, is part of the top ten.
But those figures are in contrast with the latest weekly rates of the number of Covid cases per 100,000 people.
Those figures, released by Public Health England, show a rolling average of cases in Sandwell is on the decrease.
This week, Nuneaton and Bedworth has overtaken the West Midlands town - and is now highest in the region.
Data from the Covid Symptom Study app shows that 0.40% of the population in Blackburn and Darwen have coronavirus symptoms, higher than any other area in the UK.
Sandwell is included in the top 10, however.
The number of symptomatic cases in the population is based on the daily new cases and symptoms being logged in the app, whereas incidence rates are simply the number of daily new cases based on the results from swab tests.
Sandwell is ninth, with a figure of 0.18, the same as Redcar and Cleveland, which is placed tenth, and Salford and Neath Port Talbot, placed 7th and 8th respectively.
The West Midlands town has 1,400 users of the app, compared to 2,400 in Salford, 2,300 in Neath Port Talbot and 1,230 in Redcar and Cleveland.
Blackburn with Darwen is followed by Wrexham in the study, which has 0.28 per cent, compared with 0.24 per cent in Rotherham, 0.21 per cent in Kirklees and 0.20 per cent in Blackpool. Bolton is sixth, with 0.19 per cent.
Top ten regions in the UK which have the highest estimates of symptomatic Covid


birminghammail--2020-08-06--Despite Leeds United interest, Emi Buendia makes perfect sense for Aston Villa

Norwich star Emiliano Buendia is pushing for a return to the Premier League - via way of transfer - after solid individual outing despite Norwich 's relegation .
That 's according to the Press Association , who believe that the Leeds United transfer target will leave the Canaries for a fee of around £20m .
Buendia - valued at £13.5m by Transfermarkt - would make a fantastic addition to the majority of Premier League squads .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here For Villa , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top-tier make him a fascinating proposition .
While a left-winger would be a solid purchase for the side ( and a needed one if Villa are to add depth and strength to their front-three ) , Jack Grealish 's ability to play in the middle and on the left make that position slightly less urgent .
A right winger fills a lot of immediate needs for the team despite Trezeguet 's growth .
Winger purchases will be necessary for Villa at any rate .
Adding competition for Anwar El Ghazi and Trezeguet will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
New options from the bench - or to start - will in an ideal world push both players to hit greater heights and in the case of the former truly achieve their heralded potential .
Quality starters will improve Villa at the front for obvious reasons .
And Buendia is that man - especially considering this latest news that he is available for purchase and would like a Premier League return .
He would surely fancy himself at a top-half club as well .
While plenty of teams including newly-promoted Leeds , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playing time - there is no reason why Buendia would call off a move to a club in the upper tier of the Premier League simply because there is more match minutes on offer at other teams .
That does n't mean Villa and Leeds are n't interesting options for him - especially the latter .
With the attraction of a legendary manager one well known to Buendia .
Still - there 's scope for the Villans to intervene and secure a strong talent in a position of need .
A strong offer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better players in the position available to the club that ticks all of the boxes .
According to the Press Association , Buendia created twenty-nine chances in December 2019 - which the website states is the most on record for a single calendar month in the history of the Premier League .
While Buendia was n't a goalscorer for the side - he scored one goal and that came after the restart - he was a key chance creator in the 20th placed team .
83 chances were created via key passes for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minutes played by the player , with 3.7 dribbles being made successfully by the playmaker in the same timeframe .
Comparing that to Jack Grealish ?
The Villa star made 2.5 chances via key passes per ninety minutes , and two successful dribbles per ninety .
And obviously - Grealish did very , very well this season in terms of goalscoring and assists , with Buendia notching seven himself compared to Grealish 's six and eight goals .
This alone - removing any further analysis - should be almost enough to convince most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's desk this instant .
In Villa 's side , Grealish has became an all-rounder , and added plenty of goals to his game - while Buendia has focused on pure chance creation .
If Villa are to lose Grealish , having Buendia in place would go some way to removing the massive sting of failing to retain a leader and star player .
Plenty of clubs will be pondering the same idea though - and not least Leeds .
Buendia under Bielsa would be a delight - but for Villa , there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ burn .
Both clubs should go all-in if the player is truly available for just over £20 million .
With Said Benrahma and Ollie Watkins on Villa 's radar , there 's nothing for them to lose by pushing in Buendia 's direction and placing that offer .
Either way , he 's moving somewhere .

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Norwich's star playmaker Emiliano Buendia wants a return to the Premier League - but not necessarily with Daniel Farke's side as the Argentine seeks a move away this summer following Norwich's relegation.
Earlier this week the Press Association reported that Leeds United were targeting the forward, and that he was valued at around £20m.
Now, new reports state that the £20m valuation is the exact fee that the Canaries will demand for Buendia as they look to move forward without the player - enjoying their own solid start to recruitment for the upcoming Championship season.
Alan Nixon has stated on Twitter that Leeds' interest in the player continues - but they will be rivalled by Crystal Palace, revealing that Norwich will accept a £20m bid for the player.
That should intrigue Aston Villa.
Buendia - valued at £13.5m by Transfermarkt - would make a fantastic addition to the majority of Premier League squads.
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For Villa, Buendia's positioning and experience in the top-tier make him a fascinating proposition. While a left-winger would be a solid purchase for the side (and a needed one if Villa are to add depth and strength to their front-three), Jack Grealish's ability to play in the middle and on the left make that position slightly less urgent. A right winger fills a lot of immediate needs for the team despite Trezeguet's growth. The Norwich star can fill in for Villa's midfield as well.
Winger purchases will be necessary for Villa at any rate. Adding competition for Anwar El Ghazi and Trezeguet will be key to forward success for Villa. New options from the bench - or to start - will in an ideal world push both players to hit greater heights and in the case of the former truly achieve their heralded potential. Quality starters will improve Villa at the front for obvious reasons.
And Buendia is that man - especially considering this latest news that he is available for purchase and would like a Premier League return.
He would surely fancy himself at a top-half club as well. While plenty of teams including newly-promoted Leeds, and Villa themselves, could offer more playing time - there is no reason why Buendia would call off a move to a club in the upper tier of the Premier League simply because there is more match minutes on offer at other teams.
That doesn't mean Villa and Leeds aren't interesting options for him - especially the latter. With the attraction of a legendary manager one well known to Buendia.
Still - there's scope for the Villans to intervene and secure a strong talent in a position of need. A strong offer should be made for one of the better players in the position available to the club that ticks all of the boxes.
According to the Press Association, Buendia created twenty-nine chances in December 2019 - which the website states is the most on record for a single calendar month in the history of the Premier League.
While Buendia wasn't a goalscorer for the side - he scored one goal and that came after the restart - he was a key chance creator in the 20th placed team.
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83 chances were created via key passes for Norwich by Buendia - three per ninety minutes played by the player, with 3.7 dribbles being made successfully by the playmaker in the same timeframe.
Comparing that to Jack Grealish? The Villa star made 2.5 chances via key passes per ninety minutes, and two successful dribbles per ninety.
And obviously - Grealish did very, very well this season in terms of goalscoring and assists, with Buendia notching seven himself compared to Grealish's six and eight goals.
This alone - removing any further analysis - should be almost enough to convince most clubs to put an offer on Norwich's desk this instant. In Villa's side, Grealish has became an all-rounder, and added plenty of goals to his game - while Buendia has focused on pure chance creation.
If Villa are to lose Grealish, having Buendia in place would go some way to removing the massive sting of failing to retain a leader and star player. Plenty of clubs will be pondering the same idea though - and not least Leeds.
Buendia under Bielsa would be a delight - but for Villa, there's an open role and money to burn. Both clubs should go all-in if the player is truly available for just over £20 million.
With Said Benrahma and Ollie Watkins on Villa's radar, there's nothing for them to lose by pushing in Buendia's direction and placing that offer.
Either way, he's moving somewhere.


birminghammail--2020-08-06--How the A-level and GCSE results in Worcestershire will be announced

Students in Worcestershire have been told what to expect when they collect their exam results next week .
The A-level results are due to be announced next Thursday ( August 13 ) , while the GCSEs will be published on August 20 .
But this year because of the pandemic the way pupils find out their grades is very different to previous years .
Education chiefs in the county have issued a checklist for pupils and their families of how the results will be unveiled .
Students have already had to cope with major changes to their A-levels and GCSEs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been closed since March with all learning done online .
And they have not been able to sit any exams - with their grades being determined through course work and teachers ' assessment of their performance over the year .
When the results are announced over the following two Thursdays students will have to follow all the Government 's guidance on social distancing and hand-washing .
This includes not gathering in large crowds outside school gates .
A-level and GCSE results will not be released to students until 8am , rather than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can collect their results in person from 8am onwards , but should check arrangements with their school first as times may be staggered to ensure social distancing .
Worcestershire County Council , which co-ordinates all the results from state schools , said exam boards had been working to ensure grades were fair , standardised and consistent , using a method developed by the exam regulation board Ofqual .
Councillor Marcus Hart , Cabinet member with responsibility for education and skills , said : “ Receiving exam results are a key milestone for many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This year will be marked by the exceptional experience and sacrifice that they have made as part of the response to the Covid 19 pandemic . ''
“ If students don ’ t receive the results they were hoping for , the Department for Education has announced that there will be an opportunity for students to sit exams in the autumn . ''
To help students decide what they will do after getting their results , Careers Worcs is running two webinars for students who have not received the grades they were expecting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unsure of their next step .
The webinars will inform students of all their options , including apprenticeships , further education and higher education opportunities .
To book onto the webinar , click here .
They will be broadcast on Wednesday August 19 from 12 noon to 1pm and Monday August 24 August from 11am to 12 noon .
Students can also get free information and advice by contacting Careers Worcs on 0300 666 3 666 or emailing careersworcs @ worcestershire.gov.uk .

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Students in Worcestershire have been told what to expect when they collect their exam results next week.
The A-level results are due to be announced next Thursday (August 13), while the GCSEs will be published on August 20.
But this year because of the pandemic the way pupils find out their grades is very different to previous years.
Education chiefs in the county have issued a checklist for pupils and their families of how the results will be unveiled.
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Students have already had to cope with major changes to their A-levels and GCSEs because of the coronavirus. Many schools have been closed since March with all learning done online. And they have not been able to sit any exams - with their grades being determined through course work and teachers' assessment of their performance over the year.
When the results are announced over the following two Thursdays students will have to follow all the Government's guidance on social distancing and hand-washing. This includes not gathering in large crowds outside school gates.
A-level and GCSE results will not be released to students until 8am, rather than 6am as in previous years.
Pupils can collect their results in person from 8am onwards, but should check arrangements with their school first as times may be staggered to ensure social distancing.
Worcestershire County Council, which co-ordinates all the results from state schools, said exam boards had been working to ensure grades were fair, standardised and consistent, using a method developed by the exam regulation board Ofqual.
Councillor Marcus Hart, Cabinet member with responsibility for education and skills, said: “Receiving exam results are a key milestone for many young people’s lives.
"This year will be marked by the exceptional experience and sacrifice that they have made as part of the response to the Covid 19 pandemic."
“If students don’t receive the results they were hoping for, the Department for Education has announced that there will be an opportunity for students to sit exams in the autumn."
To help students decide what they will do after getting their results, Careers Worcs is running two webinars for students who have not received the grades they were expecting, or for those who are still unsure of their next step.
The webinars will inform students of all their options, including apprenticeships, further education and higher education opportunities. To book onto the webinar, click here.
They will be broadcast on Wednesday August 19 from 12 noon to 1pm and Monday August 24 August from 11am to 12 noon.
Students can also get free information and advice by contacting Careers Worcs on 0300 666 3 666 or emailing careersworcs@worcestershire.gov.uk.


birminghammail--2020-08-06--Driver in miracle escape after BMW left mangled by two lorries in crash

A BMW driver had a miracle escape after their car was left a mangled wreck when it was crushed between two lorries in a horror motorway smash .
Shocking pictures show the crumpled remains of the damaged vehicle following the collision on the northbound slip road of the M1 at 3.30pm on Wednesday ( 5/8 ) .
Emergency services rushed to the scene near junction 24 for Loughborough , Leics.
, to free the motorist , who unbelievably escaped with just minor injuries .
The casualty was taken to hospital as a precaution but was not seriously hurt despite the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fire and Rescue Service posted the dramatic images on social media and shared details of the incident .
They wrote : `` Today our crew attended a road traffic collision the incident involved two heavy goods vehicles and a car .
`` It was a complicated extraction but the casualty was freed and taken to hospital with only minor injuries .
`` Please remember to check your vehicle , before long journeys . ''
The collision involving the car and two HGV 's caused long delays on the A453 and A50 for almost @ @ @

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A BMW driver had a miracle escape after their car was left a mangled wreck when it was crushed between two lorries in a horror motorway smash.
Shocking pictures show the crumpled remains of the damaged vehicle following the collision on the northbound slip road of the M1 at 3.30pm on Wednesday (5/8).
Emergency services rushed to the scene near junction 24 for Loughborough, Leics., to free the motorist, who unbelievably escaped with just minor injuries.
The casualty was taken to hospital as a precaution but was not seriously hurt despite the vehicle being almost completely crushed.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service posted the dramatic images on social media and shared details of the incident.
They wrote: "Today our crew attended a road traffic collision the incident involved two heavy goods vehicles and a car.
"It was a complicated extraction but the casualty was freed and taken to hospital with only minor injuries.
"Please remember to check your vehicle, before long journeys."
The collision involving the car and two HGV's caused long delays on the A453 and A50 for almost six hours.


birminghammail--2020-08-06--We simulated Wolves vs Olympiacos to get a score prediction

With their 2019/20 Premier League campaign completed , Wolves return to European action this evening , as they face Greek outfit Olympiacos in the 2nd leg of their Europa League last 16 tie , with the score 1-1 after the 1st leg .
Nuno Espirito Santo has a full squad to choose from ahead of the game , with Daniel Podence and Diogo Jota in contention to start on the left of attack , whilst Leander Dendoncker and Romain Saïss are both in contention to lineup alongside Conor Coady and Willy Boly in defence .
So , what lineup with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which side will progress to the Europa League quarter-final stage ?
We used FIFA 20 to get a unique score prediction ahead of the game between Wolves and Olympiacos .
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To set up this simulation , we used kick-off mode within FIFA 20 but did n't select a team to control ; we then selected the teams and watched the match play out by itself .
Sign up for our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ box at the top of the page or click here The AI difficulty was set to legendary , with the line-up updated with the latest transfers , injuries and suspensions .
We predict that Wolves could set up in a 3-4-3 formation , with their lineup as follows : Patricio ; Boly , Coady , Dendoncker ; Doherty , Neves , Moutinho , Jonny ; Podence , Jimenez , Traore .
We predict that Olympiacos could set up in a 4-3-3 formation , with the lineup as follows : Sa ; Elabdellaoui , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Bouchalakis , Guilherme ; Valbuena , El-Arabi , Masouras .
In our simulation , Wolves suffered an early blow , with Olympiacos taking the lead after just 11 minutes .
After some nice interplay on the right , Valbuena played the ball into the area , where Guilherme was waiting to smash home from close range .
The home side could have gone two goals down just minutes later , if not for a spectacular goal-line clearance from Dendoncker , with the defender hacking the ball clear just in time after a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took a while , but finally Wolves responded on the half hour , with Raul Jimenez finishing past Sa after being played in on goal by Ruben Neves .
The tie was level once again .
In the second-half , Wolves were very much improved and blew the Greek side away in the opening 15 minutes after the break .
First , a brilliant flick from Jimenez set up Traore , who curled an effort into the far corner with his left foot , with Wolves now 3-2 ahead in the tie .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the evening and fourth in the tie on the 59th minute mark , with Traore turning provider for Jimenez this time , with the Mexican producing a powerful finish into the bottom corner .
And that 's how the game finished , with Wolves advancing to the quarter-final of the Europa League .
Here are the full-time match stats .
The away side had more possession , but Wolves were clinical in front of goal , scoring with all three of their shots on target .
Adama Traore was the Man of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in this game , in what was another impressive performance from the Spaniard .
FIFA 20 predicts that Wolves could start slow on Thursday evening , but the home side should secure their progress in the Europa League thanks to goals from Traore and Jimenez ( 2 ) .
What do you think the score will be ?
As always , this is just a bit of fun ahead of what is an important goal for Wolves in their 2019/20 Europa League campaign , with a quarter-final place at stake for both sides @

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With their 2019/20 Premier League campaign completed, Wolves return to European action this evening, as they face Greek outfit Olympiacos in the 2nd leg of their Europa League last 16 tie, with the score 1-1 after the 1st leg.
Nuno Espirito Santo has a full squad to choose from ahead of the game, with Daniel Podence and Diogo Jota in contention to start on the left of attack, whilst Leander Dendoncker and Romain Saïss are both in contention to lineup alongside Conor Coady and Willy Boly in defence.
So, what lineup with Nuno Espirito Santo go with? And, which side will progress to the Europa League quarter-final stage? We used FIFA 20 to get a unique score prediction ahead of the game between Wolves and Olympiacos.
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Wolves vs Olympiacos score predicted using FIFA 20
To set up this simulation, we used kick-off mode within FIFA 20 but didn't select a team to control; we then selected the teams and watched the match play out by itself.
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The AI difficulty was set to legendary, with the line-up updated with the latest transfers, injuries and suspensions.
We predict that Wolves could set up in a 3-4-3 formation, with their lineup as follows: Patricio; Boly, Coady, Dendoncker; Doherty, Neves, Moutinho, Jonny; Podence, Jimenez, Traore.
We predict that Olympiacos could set up in a 4-3-3 formation, with the lineup as follows: Sa; Elabdellaoui, Ba, Cisse, Tsimikas; Camara, Bouchalakis, Guilherme; Valbuena, El-Arabi, Masouras.
In our simulation, Wolves suffered an early blow, with Olympiacos taking the lead after just 11 minutes. After some nice interplay on the right, Valbuena played the ball into the area, where Guilherme was waiting to smash home from close range.
The home side could have gone two goals down just minutes later, if not for a spectacular goal-line clearance from Dendoncker, with the defender hacking the ball clear just in time after a looping headed effort at goal.
It took a while, but finally Wolves responded on the half hour, with Raul Jimenez finishing past Sa after being played in on goal by Ruben Neves. The tie was level once again.
In the second-half, Wolves were very much improved and blew the Greek side away in the opening 15 minutes after the break.
First, a brilliant flick from Jimenez set up Traore, who curled an effort into the far corner with his left foot, with Wolves now 3-2 ahead in the tie.
The home side got their third of the evening and fourth in the tie on the 59th minute mark, with Traore turning provider for Jimenez this time, with the Mexican producing a powerful finish into the bottom corner.
And that's how the game finished, with Wolves advancing to the quarter-final of the Europa League.
Full-time score: Wolves (4) 3 - 1 (2) Olympiacos
Here are the full-time match stats.
The away side had more possession, but Wolves were clinical in front of goal, scoring with all three of their shots on target.
Adama Traore was the Man of the Match, scoring and registering an assist in this game, in what was another impressive performance from the Spaniard.
FIFA 20 predicts that Wolves could start slow on Thursday evening, but the home side should secure their progress in the Europa League thanks to goals from Traore and Jimenez (2).
What do you think the score will be? As always, this is just a bit of fun ahead of what is an important goal for Wolves in their 2019/20 Europa League campaign, with a quarter-final place at stake for both sides.


birminghammail--2020-08-06--Burglar jailed over leading police chase in Audi A5 at jaw-dropping speed

Dramatic police footage has shown a burglar 's Audi A5 veering off the side of a road following a high-speed car chase officers said was one of the worst cases of dangerous driving they had witnessed .
Patrick Jones , 28 , from Liverpool , was jailed for two years at Winchester Crown Court on Thursday after taking part in a series of high-value burglaries at commercial premises across Salisbury and south Wiltshire .
He was disqualified from driving for eight years and three months for dangerous driving after leading police officers on a high-speed chase on the A500 in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barnett said he `` continued to drive at colossal speed '' , adding it was `` an appalling piece of driving , one of the worst cases of driving I 've seen '' .
In November 2018 , officers from Wiltshire Police 's Community Tasking Team in Salisbury identified a high-powered red Audi A5 involved in a string of burglaries carried out by a gang .
At one of the premises , police estimated £45,000 of goods were taken .
Officers from the Central Motorway Policing Group and Cheshire Police attempted to stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when it was spotted on the A500 .
Footage shows how several police vehicles were rammed during the pursuit before Jones 's car veered off the side of the road .
Jones then fled on foot across the dual carriageway , and was on the run until he was identified and arrested in the West Midlands last month .
Detective Constable Cerys Jones said : `` We welcome the fact that Jones has been brought to justice thanks to the skill and dedication of officers from Wiltshire Police with the support of colleagues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this sentence sends out a clear message that Wiltshire is not an easy target .
We have the skill , dedication and resources to bring offenders to justice and will not hesitate to do so . ''

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Dramatic police footage has shown a burglar's Audi A5 veering off the side of a road following a high-speed car chase officers said was one of the worst cases of dangerous driving they had witnessed.
Patrick Jones, 28, from Liverpool, was jailed for two years at Winchester Crown Court on Thursday after taking part in a series of high-value burglaries at commercial premises across Salisbury and south Wiltshire.
He was disqualified from driving for eight years and three months for dangerous driving after leading police officers on a high-speed chase on the A500 in 2018.
Sentencing Jones, Judge Andrew Barnett said he "continued to drive at colossal speed", adding it was "an appalling piece of driving, one of the worst cases of driving I've seen".
In November 2018, officers from Wiltshire Police's Community Tasking Team in Salisbury identified a high-powered red Audi A5 involved in a string of burglaries carried out by a gang.
At one of the premises, police estimated £45,000 of goods were taken.
Officers from the Central Motorway Policing Group and Cheshire Police attempted to stop the vehicle, driven by Jones, when it was spotted on the A500.
Footage shows how several police vehicles were rammed during the pursuit before Jones's car veered off the side of the road.
Jones then fled on foot across the dual carriageway, and was on the run until he was identified and arrested in the West Midlands last month.
Detective Constable Cerys Jones said: "We welcome the fact that Jones has been brought to justice thanks to the skill and dedication of officers from Wiltshire Police with the support of colleagues from neighbouring forces.
"We hope this sentence sends out a clear message that Wiltshire is not an easy target. We have the skill, dedication and resources to bring offenders to justice and will not hesitate to do so."


birminghammail--2020-08-06--Police chief issues stark warning over attending illegal street parties

The top cop of West Midlands Police has called on the government to consider imposing a stricter punishment for anybody attending illegal street parties .
Chief constable Dave Thompson , writing in a blog online , urged Westminster to mull over greater penalties in a bid to combat illegal street parties .
Mr Thompson described the challenges posed by the ongoing coronavirus crisis , which has claimed the lives of 45,000 Brits in hospitals , as `` the toughest times in the history of policing . ''
`` We began with huge staff absences as people self-isolated .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of us could have imagined .
`` People are still being amazing ( look at face mask uptakes in shops ) but there is fatigue and some aspects of lockdown are openly challenged by a minority . ''
He added : : `` I am very concerned over the illegal gatherings in the form of car cruises or street-based parties .
`` These are disorderly , dangerous events that risk spreading infections .
`` We have to effectively intervene and deal with these issues .
`` If we do not then this will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the public .
`` In these circumstances people are taking deliberate , concerted mass action to breach the regulations .
`` I am encouraging government to consider additional powers and stronger deterrence for these circumstances . ''
Mr Thompson added : `` If you organise an illegal street party the sanction must be more serious than not wearing a face mask on a bus .
`` This is all very tough to manage and it is coming at a time where we are missing social contact with friends and family and some sun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the history of policing .
`` The longest emergency outside a war and one that is being fought against an invisible disease .
`` These are historic times but I know we will add to our proud history through your efforts . ''

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The top cop of West Midlands Police has called on the government to consider imposing a stricter punishment for anybody attending illegal street parties.
Chief constable Dave Thompson, writing in a blog online, urged Westminster to mull over greater penalties in a bid to combat illegal street parties.
Mr Thompson described the challenges posed by the ongoing coronavirus crisis, which has claimed the lives of 45,000 Brits in hospitals, as "the toughest times in the history of policing."
Mr Thompson warned: "March seems a lifetime ago.
"We began with huge staff absences as people self-isolated.
"The public followed the lockdown better than any of us could have imagined.
"People are still being amazing (look at face mask uptakes in shops) but there is fatigue and some aspects of lockdown are openly challenged by a minority."
He added: : "I am very concerned over the illegal gatherings in the form of car cruises or street-based parties.
"These are disorderly, dangerous events that risk spreading infections.
"We have to effectively intervene and deal with these issues.
"If we do not then this will result in increased delinquency and risk to the public.
"In these circumstances people are taking deliberate, concerted mass action to breach the regulations.
"I am encouraging government to consider additional powers and stronger deterrence for these circumstances."
Mr Thompson added: "If you organise an illegal street party the sanction must be more serious than not wearing a face mask on a bus.
"This is all very tough to manage and it is coming at a time where we are missing social contact with friends and family and some sun.
"These are the toughest times in the history of policing.
"The longest emergency outside a war and one that is being fought against an invisible disease.
"These are historic times but I know we will add to our proud history through your efforts."


birminghammail--2020-08-06--Premier League could make VAR change ahead of West Brom's return

The Premier League could stop the broadcasting of lines being drawn on-screen when it comes to VAR making offside calls , it ’ s been claimed .
Last season a remarkable 34 goals were chalked off in the top flight having been deemed offside in the build-up - some of them by minute margins .
Attacking players such as Roberto Firmino and Teemu Pukki had been considered ahead of the last defender by a chest , shoulder or an armpit , and it ’ s cost them their goal .
It ’ s been a sequence that has enraged fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and pundits in the broadcasting studios , who have often been highly critical of the technology , introduced to aid match officials .
Ahead of West Brom ’ s return to the top flight - VAR tech will be installed at The Hawthorns for the very first time this summer ahead of the curtain raiser in September - it ’ s now been claimed that the long winded drawing of lines on the screen by officials at Stockley Park , to determine whether a player is illegally positioned , will be removed .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ two major channels who televise Premier League football , used the lines to explain how a player might be offside , but it has often been met with derision .
The Mirror adds that other major leagues around Europe also utilise the line drawing to help in confirming whether a player is offside or not , but overseas broadcasters aren ’ t privy to those images and so the reaction isn ’ t as strong .
With FIFA set to take control of VAR , English football would fall into line with those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show that decision making process .
Premier League clubs had hoped that there ’ d be a degree of flexibility when it came to tight offside decisions , but VAR has been particularly strict this past campaign and as a result has prompted quite a backlash of frustration .
Top flight referees are , though , expected to be encouraged to use their pitch-side monitors more often .

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The Premier League could stop the broadcasting of lines being drawn on-screen when it comes to VAR making offside calls, it’s been claimed.
Last season a remarkable 34 goals were chalked off in the top flight having been deemed offside in the build-up - some of them by minute margins.
Attacking players such as Roberto Firmino and Teemu Pukki had been considered ahead of the last defender by a chest, shoulder or an armpit, and it’s cost them their goal.
It’s been a sequence that has enraged fans who are watching the game on television and pundits in the broadcasting studios, who have often been highly critical of the technology, introduced to aid match officials.
Ahead of West Brom’s return to the top flight - VAR tech will be installed at The Hawthorns for the very first time this summer ahead of the curtain raiser in September - it’s now been claimed that the long winded drawing of lines on the screen by officials at Stockley Park, to determine whether a player is illegally positioned, will be removed.
Sky Sports and BT Sport, the two major channels who televise Premier League football, used the lines to explain how a player might be offside, but it has often been met with derision.
The Mirror adds that other major leagues around Europe also utilise the line drawing to help in confirming whether a player is offside or not, but overseas broadcasters aren’t privy to those images and so the reaction isn’t as strong.
With FIFA set to take control of VAR, English football would fall into line with those rulings - and FIFA currently do not show that decision making process.
Premier League clubs had hoped that there’d be a degree of flexibility when it came to tight offside decisions, but VAR has been particularly strict this past campaign and as a result has prompted quite a backlash of frustration.
Top flight referees are, though, expected to be encouraged to use their pitch-side monitors more often.


birminghammail--2020-08-06--Urgent appeal as punter has massive £1 million unclaimed Lotto prize

A cool £1 million pound Lotto prize is yet to be claimed from a ticket that was bought in Sandwell – and time is running out .
National Lottery players are being urged to check , double and triple-check their tickets after the mystery winner matched five numbers and the bonus ball on July 22 draw .
The winning Lotto numbers on that date were 2 , 7 , 11 , 23 , 37 , 45 and the bonus ball was 19 .
A spokesman for The National Lottery said the lucky ticket-holder has until January 18 , 2021 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go to National Lottery-funded projects across the UK .
Anyone not in possession of their ticket , for whatever reason , but who believes they have a genuine claim can still make a claim in writing to Camelot , but it must be within 30 days of the draw .
Andy Carter , senior winners ' advisor at The National Lottery said : “ We ’ re desperate to find this mystery ticket-holder and unite them with their winnings , this amazing prize could really make a huge difference to somebody ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ re encouraging everyone to check their tickets online via The National Lottery website or via The National Lottery App where possible .
You can scan your retail draw-based game tickets on The National Lottery App to see if you ’ ve won a prize .
“ Try checking in the pockets of clothing , in wallets , bags and down the back of the sofa .
We have the champagne on ice and our fingers crossed that the lucky winner comes forward to claim their win.
” Anyone who has any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ winning ticket for any of the National Lottery draws within the 180-day deadline should call the National Lottery Line on 0333 234 5050 or email help @ national-lottery.co.uk Thanks to National Lottery players , up to £600m is being used by charities and organisations affected by the impact of the coronavirus outbreak across the arts , community and charity , heritage , education , environment and sport sectors .

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A cool £1 million pound Lotto prize is yet to be claimed from a ticket that was bought in Sandwell – and time is running out.
National Lottery players are being urged to check, double and triple-check their tickets after the mystery winner matched five numbers and the bonus ball on July 22 draw.
The winning Lotto numbers on that date were 2, 7, 11, 23, 37, 45 and the bonus ball was 19.
A spokesman for The National Lottery said the lucky ticket-holder has until January 18, 2021, to claim their prize or it will go to National Lottery-funded projects across the UK.
Anyone not in possession of their ticket, for whatever reason, but who believes they have a genuine claim can still make a claim in writing to Camelot, but it must be within 30 days of the draw.
Andy Carter, senior winners' advisor at The National Lottery said: “We’re desperate to find this mystery ticket-holder and unite them with their winnings, this amazing prize could really make a huge difference to somebody’s life.
“In the current situation we’re encouraging everyone to check their tickets online via The National Lottery website or via The National Lottery App where possible. You can scan your retail draw-based game tickets on The National Lottery App to see if you’ve won a prize.
“Try checking in the pockets of clothing, in wallets, bags and down the back of the sofa. We have the champagne on ice and our fingers crossed that the lucky winner comes forward to claim their win.”
Anyone who has any queries or who believes they have the winning ticket for any of the National Lottery draws within the 180-day deadline should call the National Lottery Line on 0333 234 5050 or email help@national-lottery.co.uk
Thanks to National Lottery players, up to £600m is being used by charities and organisations affected by the impact of the coronavirus outbreak across the arts, community and charity, heritage, education, environment and sport sectors.


birminghammail--2020-08-06--Level crossing incident as two injured in serious motorbike accident

West Midlands Ambulance Service have said two patients are involved in a collision at a Coventry level crossing today .
The pair were riding on a motorbike , according to emergency services which attended the serious road traffic accident on Barker Butts Lane today .
West Midlands Ambulance Service has confirmed in a statement it was called out at 6.38am on Thursday , August 6 .
Paramedics attended in ambulances after receiving reports of a road traffic collision involving a motorcycle .
The air ambulance was also called to the scene .
West Midlands Police have been called out , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
All bus services have been diverted and the road will remain closed for sometime .
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service told CoventryLive : `` We were called at 6.38am to reports of a road traffic collision involving a motorcycle .
`` Four ambulances , a critical care car from the Air Ambulance Service with a doctor on board and a paramedic officer responded to the scene . ''
The spokesperson for WMAS continued , saying : `` There are two patients . ''
There is a police collision investigation unit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Complete traffic UK has confirmed the road closure on social media .
They say Barker 's Butts Lane is closed from Barras Lane to Tomson Avenue .
It will remain closed for some time .
WMP Traffic has warned on Twitter : `` There is a serious road traffic collision on BARKERS BUTTS LANE , COVENTRY close to the level crossing .
The road is closed and will be for some time .
Please avoid . ''

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Bobby Bridge, Madeleine Clark, James Rodger)

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West Midlands Ambulance Service have said two patients are involved in a collision at a Coventry level crossing today.
The pair were riding on a motorbike, according to emergency services which attended the serious road traffic accident on Barker Butts Lane today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service has confirmed in a statement it was called out at 6.38am on Thursday, August 6.
Paramedics attended in ambulances after receiving reports of a road traffic collision involving a motorcycle.
The air ambulance was also called to the scene.
West Midlands Police have been called out, the force has confirmed on social media.
All bus services have been diverted and the road will remain closed for sometime.
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service told CoventryLive: "We were called at 6.38am to reports of a road traffic collision involving a motorcycle.
"Four ambulances, a critical care car from the Air Ambulance Service with a doctor on board and a paramedic officer responded to the scene."
The spokesperson for WMAS continued, saying: "There are two patients."
There is a police collision investigation unit on scene, police have confirmed.
Complete traffic UK has confirmed the road closure on social media.
They say Barker's Butts Lane is closed from Barras Lane to Tomson Avenue.
It will remain closed for some time.
WMP Traffic has warned on Twitter: "There is a serious road traffic collision on BARKERS BUTTS LANE, COVENTRY close to the level crossing. The road is closed and will be for some time. Please avoid."


birminghammail--2020-08-06--Two children 'critical' after car crashes into tree - ambulance statement

A boy and girl are said to be in a critical condition after a car smashed into a tree in a Birmingham street , medics have revealed .
The five occupants of the silver Ford Fiesta – one woman and four children – were left seriously hurt after the crash just before 5am on Thursday , August 6 .
West Midlands Ambulance Service said one of their crews , with a patient already on board , came across the collision on Belchers Lane in the Bordesley Green area of the city .
An alert was set out and five additional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three minutes to help those injured inside .
All the children , three girls and a boy , were then taken to Birmingham Children ’ s for further treatment .
Two of them are said to be in a critical condition , a spokesman for the service said .
The fifth patient , a woman , who was the driver of the car , was treated for potentially serious injuries and conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for further treatment .
West Midlands Police confirmed to BirminghamLive that an investigation into the crash is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which is at the junction Cotterills Lane – remains closed for some time while investigations continue .
A spokesman for the service added : `` When the additional crews arrived , they found a total of five patients , four of which were children .
`` Two of the children , a boy and girl , were in a critical condition .
Crews acted quickly to treat the patients for serious injuries and get them on blue lights and sirens to Birmingham Children ’ s Hospital .
The girl travelled with the critical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was conveyed in a separate ambulance with the doctor continuing treatment on route .
`` Two other children , both girls , were treated for serious injuries and conveyed to BCH in separate ambulances on blue lights and sirens .
`` The fifth patient , a woman , who was the driver of the car , was treated for potentially serious injuries and conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for further treatment .
`` The patient from the original ambulance that came across the collision continued with their journey . ''

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A boy and girl are said to be in a critical condition after a car smashed into a tree in a Birmingham street, medics have revealed.
The five occupants of the silver Ford Fiesta – one woman and four children – were left seriously hurt after the crash just before 5am on Thursday, August 6.
West Midlands Ambulance Service said one of their crews, with a patient already on board, came across the collision on Belchers Lane in the Bordesley Green area of the city.
An alert was set out and five additional ambulances raced to the scene in just three minutes to help those injured inside.
All the children, three girls and a boy, were then taken to Birmingham Children’s for further treatment.
Two of them are said to be in a critical condition, a spokesman for the service said.
The fifth patient, a woman, who was the driver of the car, was treated for potentially serious injuries and conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for further treatment.
West Midlands Police confirmed to BirminghamLive that an investigation into the crash is currently ongoing.
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The crash site – which is at the junction Cotterills Lane – remains closed for some time while investigations continue.
A spokesman for the service added: "When the additional crews arrived, they found a total of five patients, four of which were children.
"Two of the children, a boy and girl, were in a critical condition. Crews acted quickly to treat the patients for serious injuries and get them on blue lights and sirens to Birmingham Children’s Hospital. The girl travelled with the critical care paramedic onboard, whilst the boy was conveyed in a separate ambulance with the doctor continuing treatment on route.
"Two other children, both girls, were treated for serious injuries and conveyed to BCH in separate ambulances on blue lights and sirens.
"The fifth patient, a woman, who was the driver of the car, was treated for potentially serious injuries and conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for further treatment.
"The patient from the original ambulance that came across the collision continued with their journey."


birminghammail--2020-08-06--Nuno Espirito Santo calls for extended Wolves break

Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo has backed calls for an extended Premier League break - echoing the claims of Chelsea boss Frank Lampard .
The ongoing pandemic - and the delay it caused to the football season - has pushed the Europe League and Champions League campaign into pre-season territory , with European action now taking place shortly before the new Premier League season begins .
Full success for an English team competing in Europe will mean a trophy at the end of a drawn out campaign , with little time to rest and prepare for the upcoming season - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our Wolves newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here For Wolves , a final on the 21st of August would mean a twenty-day break before the start of the new league season on the 12th of September .
Even crashing out at Olympiakos tonight ( 1-1 ) wo n't provide Wolves with much of an extended break at all - with European hopes resting on the Champions League football that follows a Europa League triumph .
Chelsea - and others - are in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and Frank Lampard has spoken out about the lack of a break .
`` Even in a worst-case scenario that we don ’ t go through against Bayern , the 12th feels too early for me for the players to start playing again , '' said Lampard .
`` The players need a break .
That is why we have pulled two hamstrings [ César Azpilicueta and Christian Pulisic ] and had players pull out of the game before this .
I would like to think the Premier League would look seriously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fair start next season .
We deserve to be , as a Premier League club competing in the Champions League . ''
Despite Wolves ' excellent approach to recovery that has helped them deal with a tight calendar all season long , Nuno remains concerned about the lack of a break that could affect the health of his squad - and has backed Lampard 's call for an adjusted scheduled for the teams competing in Europe .
`` I 'm hopeful the Premier League will look at that and allow the teams involved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the Wolves boss .
`` We have a tight schedule next season and they must be aware of the health of the players . ''
`` The Premier League should acknowledge the teams involved in Europe , depending on how far they go .
We are going to play in August and we 're going to start playing again in September .
I 'm sure they will look at it and adjust the schedule .
For sure , no team will be able to give too much time for the players to @ @ @

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Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo has backed calls for an extended Premier League break - echoing the claims of Chelsea boss Frank Lampard.
The ongoing pandemic - and the delay it caused to the football season - has pushed the Europe League and Champions League campaign into pre-season territory, with European action now taking place shortly before the new Premier League season begins.
Full success for an English team competing in Europe will mean a trophy at the end of a drawn out campaign, with little time to rest and prepare for the upcoming season - starting in September.
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For Wolves, a final on the 21st of August would mean a twenty-day break before the start of the new league season on the 12th of September.
Even crashing out at Olympiakos tonight (1-1) won't provide Wolves with much of an extended break at all - with European hopes resting on the Champions League football that follows a Europa League triumph.
Chelsea - and others - are in the same situation in terms of fixture congestion, and Frank Lampard has spoken out about the lack of a break.
"Even in a worst-case scenario that we don’t go through against Bayern, the 12th feels too early for me for the players to start playing again," said Lampard.
"The players need a break. That is why we have pulled two hamstrings [César Azpilicueta and Christian Pulisic] and had players pull out of the game before this. I would like to think the Premier League would look seriously at that and hopefully give us a fair start next season. We deserve to be, as a Premier League club competing in the Champions League."
Despite Wolves' excellent approach to recovery that has helped them deal with a tight calendar all season long, Nuno remains concerned about the lack of a break that could affect the health of his squad - and has backed Lampard's call for an adjusted scheduled for the teams competing in Europe.
"I'm hopeful the Premier League will look at that and allow the teams involved a little bit more time," said the Wolves boss.
"We have a tight schedule next season and they must be aware of the health of the players."
"The Premier League should acknowledge the teams involved in Europe, depending on how far they go. We are going to play in August and we're going to start playing again in September. I'm sure they will look at it and adjust the schedule. For sure, no team will be able to give too much time for the players to recover."
Wolves face Olympiakos at Molineux later today.


birminghammail--2020-08-06--Albion and Leeds tipped to raid Brentford for defender - reports

West Brom have been credited with an interest in Brentford left-back Rico Henry .
Birmingham born defender Henry is one of many Bees players likely to entertain transfer interest from elsewhere this summer after the club fell at the final hurdle in their bid to reach the Premier League .
Inevitably , top flight clubs have been tipped to move for the talented squad ’ s star players , including Said Benrahma and Ollie Watkins , and Henry would be included in that bracket .
The 23-year-old who played 51 times last season as Brentford finished third in the Championship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his three years at Griffin Park before the commencement of the recently ended campaign , having followed Dean Smith to London from Walsall .
At the Banks ’ s Stadium , a teenage Henry caught the eye as the Saddlers pushed hard for promotion to the second tier under Smith ’ s tutelage .
Now the athletic defender is being tipped for a move to the top flight .
The Daily Mail claims that Albion would be in the mix if Henry was to become available this summer , while Leeds United , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ linked .
Albion are understood to be looking at Antonee Robinson of Wigan Athletic , who will be available at a cut-price deal following the Latics ’ relegation to League One .
The full-back department is expected to be an area that Albion address in the transfer window , with Kieran Gibbs tipped to leave the club after three years at The Hawthorns .
Gibbs , who turns 31 in September , is entering the final year of his contract with Albion and while the last campaign was successful on a collective level @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on an individual level .

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West Brom have been credited with an interest in Brentford left-back Rico Henry.
Birmingham born defender Henry is one of many Bees players likely to entertain transfer interest from elsewhere this summer after the club fell at the final hurdle in their bid to reach the Premier League.
Inevitably, top flight clubs have been tipped to move for the talented squad’s star players, including Said Benrahma and Ollie Watkins, and Henry would be included in that bracket.
The 23-year-old who played 51 times last season as Brentford finished third in the Championship, had previously struggled with injuries in his three years at Griffin Park before the commencement of the recently ended campaign, having followed Dean Smith to London from Walsall.
At the Banks’s Stadium, a teenage Henry caught the eye as the Saddlers pushed hard for promotion to the second tier under Smith’s tutelage.
Now the athletic defender is being tipped for a move to the top flight.
The Daily Mail claims that Albion would be in the mix if Henry was to become available this summer, while Leeds United, Brighton and West Ham have also been linked.
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Albion are understood to be looking at Antonee Robinson of Wigan Athletic, who will be available at a cut-price deal following the Latics’ relegation to League One.
The full-back department is expected to be an area that Albion address in the transfer window, with Kieran Gibbs tipped to leave the club after three years at The Hawthorns.
Gibbs, who turns 31 in September, is entering the final year of his contract with Albion and while the last campaign was successful on a collective level, he endured an injury ravaged campaign on an individual level.


birminghammail--2020-08-06--50m face masks bought by government for £252m cannot be used by NHS

An eye-watering 50 million face masks bought by the Government for a staggering £252 million can not be used in the NHS .
The NHS has been told it can not use the coverings - due to safety concerns .
The masks , ordered from Ayanda Capital , have ear loops rather than head loops .
The Good Law Project and EveryDoctor , which are suing the Government over its Ayanda contract , said the contracts are `` real cause for alarm '' .
Jolyon Maugham , director of the Good Law Project , said : `` Good Law Project @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worth over a hundred million pounds - with respectively a pest control company , a confectioner and a family hedge fund .
`` Each of those contracts has revealed real cause for alarm - including , on Ayanda , that around £150 million was spent on unusable masks .
What other failures remain undiscovered ? ''
Julia Patterson , founder of EveryDoctor , said : `` It is horrifying that during the worst crisis in the NHS 's history , the Government entrusted large sums of public money in the hands of companies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for healthcare workers . ''
Rachel Reeves , shadow chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster , said the case for the National Audit Office to investigate the Government 's mishandling of PPE is `` overwhelming '' , adding : `` It is astounding that ministers allowed the national PPE stockpile to run down and then spent millions with an offshore finance company with no history of providing vital equipment for the NHS . ''
On its website , Ayanda Capital says it is `` a family office focused on a broad investment strategy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on currency trading , offshore property , and private equity and trade financing . ''
Liberal Democrat MP and chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Coronavirus Layla Moran said a clear strategy for procuring PPE is urgently needed , adding : `` The Government has serious questions to answer over this shocking waste of taxpayers ' money . ''
A Government spokesman said : `` Throughout this global pandemic , we have been working tirelessly to deliver PPE to protect people on the front line .
`` Over 2.4 billion items @ @ @ @ @ @ @ billion have been ordered from UK-based manufacturers and international partners to provide a continuous supply , which meets the needs of health and social care staff both now and in the future .
`` There is a robust process in place to ensure orders are of high quality and meet strict safety standards , with the necessary due diligence undertaken on all Government contracts . ''

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An eye-watering 50 million face masks bought by the Government for a staggering £252 million cannot be used in the NHS.
The NHS has been told it cannot use the coverings - due to safety concerns.
The masks, ordered from Ayanda Capital, have ear loops rather than head loops.
The Good Law Project and EveryDoctor, which are suing the Government over its Ayanda contract, said the contracts are "real cause for alarm".
Jolyon Maugham, director of the Good Law Project, said: "Good Law Project wrote to Government on three contracts each worth over a hundred million pounds - with respectively a pest control company, a confectioner and a family hedge fund.
"Each of those contracts has revealed real cause for alarm - including, on Ayanda, that around £150 million was spent on unusable masks. What other failures remain undiscovered?"
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Julia Patterson, founder of EveryDoctor, said: "It is horrifying that during the worst crisis in the NHS's history, the Government entrusted large sums of public money in the hands of companies with no experience in procuring safe PPE for healthcare workers."
Rachel Reeves, shadow chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, said the case for the National Audit Office to investigate the Government's mishandling of PPE is "overwhelming", adding: "It is astounding that ministers allowed the national PPE stockpile to run down and then spent millions with an offshore finance company with no history of providing vital equipment for the NHS."
On its website, Ayanda Capital says it is "a family office focused on a broad investment strategy", adding: "We focus on currency trading, offshore property, and private equity and trade financing."
Liberal Democrat MP and chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Coronavirus Layla Moran said a clear strategy for procuring PPE is urgently needed, adding: "The Government has serious questions to answer over this shocking waste of taxpayers' money."
A Government spokesman said: "Throughout this global pandemic, we have been working tirelessly to deliver PPE to protect people on the front line.
"Over 2.4 billion items have been delivered and more than 30 billion have been ordered from UK-based manufacturers and international partners to provide a continuous supply, which meets the needs of health and social care staff both now and in the future.
"There is a robust process in place to ensure orders are of high quality and meet strict safety standards, with the necessary due diligence undertaken on all Government contracts."


birminghammail--2020-08-06--Knifeman who stabbed young mum pushing pram dramatically admits attack

A violent offender who stabbed a young mother in the face and neck days after his release from prison has dramatically changed his plea and admitted trying to kill her .
Josephine Conlon , 36 , had been pushing her baby in a pram in Streatham , south-west London , when she was set upon by Mark Brazant on the afternoon of December 30 last year .
Brazant , 44 , who had gone awol upon being freed from jail on Christmas Eve , stabbed her seven times in the face and neck before running off .
At his trial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injure Mrs Conlon and a jury was discharged after failing to reach a verdict despite more than 40 hours of deliberations .
But on Thursday , he admitted attempted murder after the prosecution called for a retrial .
Previously , the court had heard how Brazant , who has paranoid schizophrenia , had a history of attacking lone women for no reason and had a conviction for carrying a blade .
In January 2017 , he collided with a woman , swore at her , grabbed her arm and shoved her away .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ attacked four women on the same day , grabbing one by the neck after accusing her of smiling at him , and punching another for laughing .
He pleaded guilty to three charges of battery and one of common assault , but was released on licence from Thameside Prison on Christmas Eve to spend a year on post-sentence supervision .
On his release , he reported to the probation service but records show he was asked to return the following week as Thameside had sent him to the wrong office .
Brazant was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up at a supported house for people with mental health problems where he was meant to stay .
On December 30 last year , Mrs Conlon was returning home after meeting other new mothers at a local bakery .
CCTV footage showed the moment she crossed paths with Brazant in the street , prompting the defendant to follow her .
Mrs Conlon told jurors that she first realised she was `` in danger '' when she was shoved forcefully in the back .
She fell into a driveway , and the buggy containing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kerb and became wedged next to a parked car .
Mrs Conlon told jurors : `` I remember thinking he had pushed me into the driveway because he was going to rape me .
`` Then he did n't , he just started hitting me .
`` I realised I was being stabbed .
I was screaming a lot because I was not in the road so I wanted somebody to hear me .
`` I was ducking and trying to get away and trying to get up on to my feet .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ adrenaline took away pain but I could feel things dripping . ''
She added : `` I managed to get up on my feet and that 's when he turned and ran away . ''
She screamed for help and neighbours came to her aid before medics arrived .
Mrs Conlon , who was supported in court by her husband Greg , was discharged from hospital the next day but continues to have treatment for scars to her face and neck , the court heard .
In the early hours of January 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carrying a knife , and said he had `` stabbed a person on the street two days earlier '' .
During his trial , Brazant , of Ealing , west London , had denied he intended to kill Mrs Conlon , saying he was hearing voices telling him to hurt someone .
He said he chose Mrs Conlon because she was small , female , pushing a buggy and he did not think she would fight back .
Having stabbed her repeatedly , he told himself `` that 's enough , that will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The court heard Brazant was on medication for his mental health condition but had stopped taking it .
He had admitted unlawful wounding , but denied attempted murder and an alternative charge of wounding with intent .
Brazant entered his new guilty plea via video link from Three Bridges medium secure hospital .
Mrs Conlon sat in court with her husband by her side .
Defence lawyer Oliver Renton said : `` This is not a matter which has been unaffected by the inability because of the current pandemic to be heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was told the matter could not be resolved until 2021 at trial and his pleas follow on from that . ''
Judge Mark Lucraft QC set a sentencing date for September 16 and remanded him into custody .

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A violent offender who stabbed a young mother in the face and neck days after his release from prison has dramatically changed his plea and admitted trying to kill her.
Josephine Conlon, 36, had been pushing her baby in a pram in Streatham, south-west London, when she was set upon by Mark Brazant on the afternoon of December 30 last year.
Brazant, 44, who had gone awol upon being freed from jail on Christmas Eve, stabbed her seven times in the face and neck before running off.
At his trial, Brazant had denied meaning to seriously injure Mrs Conlon and a jury was discharged after failing to reach a verdict despite more than 40 hours of deliberations.
But on Thursday, he admitted attempted murder after the prosecution called for a retrial.
Previously, the court had heard how Brazant, who has paranoid schizophrenia, had a history of attacking lone women for no reason and had a conviction for carrying a blade.
In January 2017, he collided with a woman, swore at her, grabbed her arm and shoved her away.
On November 26 last year, he attacked four women on the same day, grabbing one by the neck after accusing her of smiling at him, and punching another for laughing.
He pleaded guilty to three charges of battery and one of common assault, but was released on licence from Thameside Prison on Christmas Eve to spend a year on post-sentence supervision.
On his release, he reported to the probation service but records show he was asked to return the following week as Thameside had sent him to the wrong office.
Brazant was reported missing after he failed to turn up at a supported house for people with mental health problems where he was meant to stay.
On December 30 last year, Mrs Conlon was returning home after meeting other new mothers at a local bakery.
CCTV footage showed the moment she crossed paths with Brazant in the street, prompting the defendant to follow her.
Mrs Conlon told jurors that she first realised she was "in danger" when she was shoved forcefully in the back.
She fell into a driveway, and the buggy containing her baby daughter rolled on to the kerb and became wedged next to a parked car.
Mrs Conlon told jurors: "I remember thinking he had pushed me into the driveway because he was going to rape me.
"Then he didn't, he just started hitting me.
"I realised I was being stabbed. I was screaming a lot because I was not in the road so I wanted somebody to hear me.
"I was ducking and trying to get away and trying to get up on to my feet.
"I could feel blood. The adrenaline took away pain but I could feel things dripping."
She added: "I managed to get up on my feet and that's when he turned and ran away."
She screamed for help and neighbours came to her aid before medics arrived.
Mrs Conlon, who was supported in court by her husband Greg, was discharged from hospital the next day but continues to have treatment for scars to her face and neck, the court heard.
In the early hours of January 2, Brazant walked into Wandsworth police station carrying a knife, and said he had "stabbed a person on the street two days earlier".
During his trial, Brazant, of Ealing, west London, had denied he intended to kill Mrs Conlon, saying he was hearing voices telling him to hurt someone.
He said he chose Mrs Conlon because she was small, female, pushing a buggy and he did not think she would fight back.
Having stabbed her repeatedly, he told himself "that's enough, that will do" and left, he said.
The court heard Brazant was on medication for his mental health condition but had stopped taking it.
He had admitted unlawful wounding, but denied attempted murder and an alternative charge of wounding with intent.
Brazant entered his new guilty plea via video link from Three Bridges medium secure hospital.
Mrs Conlon sat in court with her husband by her side.
Defence lawyer Oliver Renton said: "This is not a matter which has been unaffected by the inability because of the current pandemic to be heard again this year.
"Mr Brazant was told the matter could not be resolved until 2021 at trial and his pleas follow on from that."
Judge Mark Lucraft QC set a sentencing date for September 16 and remanded him into custody.


birminghammail--2020-08-06--Woman and four children seriously injured in horror 4.45am crash

A woman and four children have been rushed to hospital after a car careered off the road and into a tree during a horrific crash in a Birmingham street .
West Midlands Police said the four of the occupants have been left with serious injuries following the smash at around 4.45am on Thursday , August 6 .
A fourth child has also been taken to hospital with a fractured collar bone , a spokesman for the force told BirminghamLive .
You can follow our live coverage here .
The crash site – which is at the junction Cotterills Lane – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while investigations continue .
National Express West Midlands bus number 28 has also been diverted along Cotterills Lane and Alum Rock and will not serve Heartlands Hospital .
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said : `` We are investigating after a car hit a tree on Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green at 4.45am this morning ( 6 August ) .
`` A woman and three children have been taken to hospital where their injuries are described as serious .
A fourth child has also been taken to hospital with a fractured collar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ junction of Cotterills Lane is likely to remain closed for most of the morning .
`` Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat on our website or call 101 .
Please quote log number 436 of 06 August . ''

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A woman and four children have been rushed to hospital after a car careered off the road and into a tree during a horrific crash in a Birmingham street.
West Midlands Police said the four of the occupants have been left with serious injuries following the smash at around 4.45am on Thursday, August 6.
A fourth child has also been taken to hospital with a fractured collar bone, a spokesman for the force told BirminghamLive.
You can follow our live coverage here.
The crash site – which is at the junction Cotterills Lane – is to remain closed for some time while investigations continue.
National Express West Midlands bus number 28 has also been diverted along Cotterills Lane and Alum Rock and will not serve Heartlands Hospital.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We are investigating after a car hit a tree on Belchers Lane, Bordesley Green at 4.45am this morning (6 August).
"A woman and three children have been taken to hospital where their injuries are described as serious. A fourth child has also been taken to hospital with a fractured collar bone.
"Belchers Lane at the junction of Cotterills Lane is likely to remain closed for most of the morning.
"Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat on our website or call 101. Please quote log number 436 of 06 August."


birminghammail--2020-08-06--Aston Villa 'handed transfer boost in Said Benrahma chase'

Said Benrahma , the Algerian winger who is believed to high up on Aston Villa ’ s list of desired targets in this summer transfer window , has reportedly told current club Brentford that he wishes to test himself in the Premier League next season .
Benrahma and the Bees fell to West London rivals Fulham in the lucrative Championship play-off final at Wembley on Tuesday evening , meaning that the club - who finished third in the regular season - are facing yet another campaign in the second tier after years of attempting to break into the top flight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ promotion means that the vultures are likely to swoop when it comes to their most coveted stars , Benrahama and fellow attacker Ollie Watkins above them .
Benrahma , who scored 17 goals and Watkins , who bagged 26 , are both believed to be targets for Villa boss Dean Smith , having worked with the pair previously at Griffin Park .
The news , then , that Benrahma has informed Brentford officials of his desire to play in the Premier League next term - according to the Mirror - is a source @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Benrahma ’ s other suitors .
Tottenham are interested in keeping the star in the capital , while Leeds United and West Ham have also been credited with an interest previously .
Bees boss Thomas Frank , in the aftermath of the play-off final defeat , was coy on the futures of his key players but insisted that the club would once again be competitive at the top end of the division next term .
“ We played a top season , and we have some top players .
It ’ s of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be interest , ” Frank told Sky Sports .
“ For me , it ’ s not about that now .
I ’ m not thinking about that .
I just know one thing - when we start again next season , we ’ ll have a very strong side out there again , and we ’ ll be ready to push .
“ I think there are good examples of the past , where teams come back even stronger , even hungrier and even more determined .
“ With this group of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % we ’ ll come back even stronger .
”

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Said Benrahma, the Algerian winger who is believed to high up on Aston Villa’s list of desired targets in this summer transfer window, has reportedly told current club Brentford that he wishes to test himself in the Premier League next season.
Benrahma and the Bees fell to West London rivals Fulham in the lucrative Championship play-off final at Wembley on Tuesday evening, meaning that the club - who finished third in the regular season - are facing yet another campaign in the second tier after years of attempting to break into the top flight.
Naturally, their missing out on promotion means that the vultures are likely to swoop when it comes to their most coveted stars, Benrahama and fellow attacker Ollie Watkins above them.
Benrahma, who scored 17 goals and Watkins, who bagged 26, are both believed to be targets for Villa boss Dean Smith, having worked with the pair previously at Griffin Park.
The news, then, that Benrahma has informed Brentford officials of his desire to play in the Premier League next term - according to the Mirror - is a source of encouragement to Villa, and indeed Benrahma’s other suitors.
Tottenham are interested in keeping the star in the capital, while Leeds United and West Ham have also been credited with an interest previously.
Bees boss Thomas Frank, in the aftermath of the play-off final defeat, was coy on the futures of his key players but insisted that the club would once again be competitive at the top end of the division next term.
“We played a top season, and we have some top players. It’s of course natural that there is going to be interest,” Frank told Sky Sports.
“For me, it’s not about that now. I’m not thinking about that. I just know one thing - when we start again next season, we’ll have a very strong side out there again, and we’ll be ready to push.
“I think there are good examples of the past, where teams come back even stronger, even hungrier and even more determined.
“With this group of players, and this club, 100% we’ll come back even stronger.”


birminghammail--2020-08-06--Nuno reveals what he told Wolves heroes in rousing post-match speech

Wolverhampton Wanderers ’ stars are putting their holiday plans on ice after winning a place in the Europa League finals in Germany .
A 1-0 win over Olympiakos - sealed by Raul Jimenez ’ s penalty and Rui Patricio ’ s brilliance - has set up a quarter-final tie with five-time Europa League winners Sevilla .
Wolves ’ triumph over Olympiakos was incredibly hard fought and several players were flat out at the final whistle .
After Nuno Espirito Santo had embraced each of Wolves ’ heroes individually he gathered them all in the centre of the pitch to deliver @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boss was reluctant to detail everything he said in private , his message was simple .
“ I told the boys : ‘ Ok , our holidays must wait .
We ’ ll have it , but not for now ’ , ” explained a jubilant Nuno .
“ It was the last game at Molineux this season , we missed our fans .
It was not the same without them .
But the boys must be proud , this is what I said .
“ We started in Molineux against Crusaders more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to realise it ’ s been a long time .
And we finished in Molineux , with a fantastic victory to put us in the last eight .
“ I don ’ t know how many miles we ’ ve ( travelled ) this season .
We ’ ve been to Asia ( for the Premier League Asia Trophy ) also .
“ That ’ s what I said to the boys , ‘ Make it worth it ’ , and we did .
We ’ re going to Germany .
”

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Wolverhampton Wanderers’ stars are putting their holiday plans on ice after winning a place in the Europa League finals in Germany.
A 1-0 win over Olympiakos - sealed by Raul Jimenez’s penalty and Rui Patricio’s brilliance - has set up a quarter-final tie with five-time Europa League winners Sevilla.
Wolves’ triumph over Olympiakos was incredibly hard fought and several players were flat out at the final whistle.
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After Nuno Espirito Santo had embraced each of Wolves’ heroes individually he gathered them all in the centre of the pitch to deliver a rousing speech.
And while the boss was reluctant to detail everything he said in private, his message was simple.
“I told the boys: ‘Ok, our holidays must wait. We’ll have it, but not for now’,” explained a jubilant Nuno.
“It was the last game at Molineux this season, we missed our fans. It was not the same without them. But the boys must be proud, this is what I said.
“We started in Molineux against Crusaders more than a year ago. Everyone has to realise it’s been a long time. And we finished in Molineux, with a fantastic victory to put us in the last eight.
“I don’t know how many miles we’ve (travelled) this season. We’ve been to Asia (for the Premier League Asia Trophy) also.
“That’s what I said to the boys, ‘Make it worth it’, and we did. We’re going to Germany.”


birminghammail--2020-08-06--Man United fans make the same Wolves point after Europa League win

Wolverhampton Wanderers booked their place in the Europa League mini-tournament , with a nervy 1-0 win over Olympiakos at Molineux .
A full , three months since the first leg ended in a score draw , Wolves were made to battle for a place in the quarter finals against seasoned European opposition .
Wolves made a bright start and were awarded a penalty in the 10th minute when Daniel Podence was felled by reserve keeper Bobby Allain .
Raul Jimenez coolly converted from the spot to give Wolves a priceless lead in the tie .
But from that point , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ numerous chances , with Rui Patricio in inspired form in the Wolves goal .
However , Patricio couldn ’ t do anything to stop Mohamed Camara from netting inside the box but Wolves were relieved to see VAR chalk it off for a marginal offside against Youssef El Arabi in the build-up .
Chances came and went , but Wolves held on to set up a quarter final tie against Spanish giants Sevilla on Tuesday .
They will join Manchester United in Germany , who will face Copenhagen and should both win , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a staggering EIGHTH time in two seasons .
And it 's the last thing fans on social media want to see : @ PRS_RedDevil : @ ManUtd gon na get either Sevilla or Wolves in the Semi 's .
And the worst part is I do n't wan na see any of them against us @ FPLAndreas : We are eventually gon na face Wolves , arent we ?
@ RhysonFootball : After the last couple of seasons the last thing I want is Wolves in the semi finals .
Will be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they ’ re a great team especially when playing against sides that are better than them Sign up for our Wolves newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here @ Silver_Spring : it 's going to happen again is n't it ... Manchester United are going to get wolves again for like the 10th time this season , you just know it @ francis60483889 : We all know wolves .
They always turn into prime AC Milan of the old whenever they meet United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our best shot over the few meetings lately .
But not entirely convincing to be honest .
They have this resistance that bites deep .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers booked their place in the Europa League mini-tournament, with a nervy 1-0 win over Olympiakos at Molineux.
A full, three months since the first leg ended in a score draw, Wolves were made to battle for a place in the quarter finals against seasoned European opposition.
Wolves made a bright start and were awarded a penalty in the 10th minute when Daniel Podence was felled by reserve keeper Bobby Allain.
Raul Jimenez coolly converted from the spot to give Wolves a priceless lead in the tie.
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But from that point, Olympiakos came into the game and created numerous chances, with Rui Patricio in inspired form in the Wolves goal.
However, Patricio couldn’t do anything to stop Mohamed Camara from netting inside the box but Wolves were relieved to see VAR chalk it off for a marginal offside against Youssef El Arabi in the build-up.
Chances came and went, but Wolves held on to set up a quarter final tie against Spanish giants Sevilla on Tuesday.
They will join Manchester United in Germany, who will face Copenhagen and should both win, they will face the Red Devils for a staggering EIGHTH time in two seasons.
And it's the last thing fans on social media want to see:
@PRS_RedDevil: @ManUtd gonna get either Sevilla or Wolves in the Semi's. And the worst part is I don't wanna see any of them against us
@FPLAndreas: We are eventually gonna face Wolves, arent we?
@RhysonFootball: After the last couple of seasons the last thing I want is Wolves in the semi finals. Will be a really tough game if they get through, they’re a great team especially when playing against sides that are better than them
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@Silver_Spring: it's going to happen again isn't it... Manchester United are going to get wolves again for like the 10th time this season, you just know it
@JobaSports1: Man United fear @Wolves in this Europa league Ooo.
@francis60483889: We all know wolves. They always turn into prime AC Milan of the old whenever they meet United. Although we managed to give them our best shot over the few meetings lately. But not entirely convincing to be honest. They have this resistance that bites deep.