birminghammail--2020-10-09--Birmingham City boss Aitor Karanka on Ivan Sanchez transfer battle

Birmingham City boss Aitor Karanka admits even he has been surprised at how well Ivan Sanchez has taken to English football .
Not only English football , but life in the Championship - that most esoteric of competitions in which might is so often right and new arrivals always take time to adapt .
Where Alvaro Gimenez and Fran Villalba struggled , 28-year-old Sanchez has revealed himself to have all the former ’ s desire to succeed and all the latter ’ s ability to make it happen .
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Karanka has enjoyed his contribution so far - raising even his eyebrows .
Asked if he has been shocked at how well his compatriot has settled he said : `` Yes .
Sometimes it is difficult when you are in a new country .
`` But it is true playing behind closed doors is easier because now he is playing here but he could have been playing in Spain .
“ I think it is more difficult when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel the pressure of a home crowd or an away crowd .
I think that is a big thing .
“ But for him with stadiums empty I think it is not a big difference and I knew how good he was and I think he is doing really well .
“ It is true we need more from other players because if we have everything single thing through him it is going to be difficult .
“ We can play him in other positions and after the international break we are going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have to change the shape .
“ I have to change the squad and give rest to different players to rotate the squad .
He will play on the left or sometimes as a No .
10 , sometimes on the bench .
I will see.
” All of which is a pleasing start to a career that has seen him knock around the Spanish lower leagues with Almeria and Elche .
Until last season , that is , until stars aligned and Sanchez was a key part of the side which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liga .
“ There was a lot of competition for his signature , especially in Spain , ” Karanka said .
“ He got promotion with Elche and was one of the best , if not the best player in that squad and you know when you are finishing your contract and have a promotion and are quality – he had a few options .
“ But when the club spoke with him he had it really clear he wanted to join us .
`` Which once again I have said this is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us .
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Birmingham City boss Aitor Karanka admits even he has been surprised at how well Ivan Sanchez has taken to English football.
Not only English football, but life in the Championship - that most esoteric of competitions in which might is so often right and new arrivals always take time to adapt.
Not Sanchez.
Where Alvaro Gimenez and Fran Villalba struggled, 28-year-old Sanchez has revealed himself to have all the former’s desire to succeed and all the latter’s ability to make it happen.
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If there has been a sweeter left foot at St Andrew’s in the last few seasons then its memory has been obscured by Sanchez’s instant control and delicious set piece delivery.
Karanka has enjoyed his contribution so far - raising even his eyebrows.
Asked if he has been shocked at how well his compatriot has settled he said: "Yes. Sometimes it is difficult when you are in a new country.
"But it is true playing behind closed doors is easier because now he is playing here but he could have been playing in Spain.
“I think it is more difficult when you arrive here from Spain and you feel the pressure of a home crowd or an away crowd. I think that is a big thing.
“But for him with stadiums empty I think it is not a big difference and I knew how good he was and I think he is doing really well.
“It is true we need more from other players because if we have everything single thing through him it is going to be difficult.
“We can play him in other positions and after the international break we are going to have games Saturday-Tuesday, Saturday-Tuesday and I have to change the shape.
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“I have to change the squad and give rest to different players to rotate the squad. He will play on the left or sometimes as a No. 10, sometimes on the bench. I will see.”
All of which is a pleasing start to a career that has seen him knock around the Spanish lower leagues with Almeria and Elche.
Until last season, that is, until stars aligned and Sanchez was a key part of the side which came through the play-offs to reach La Liga.
“There was a lot of competition for his signature, especially in Spain,” Karanka said.
“He got promotion with Elche and was one of the best, if not the best player in that squad and you know when you are finishing your contract and have a promotion and are quality – he had a few options.
“But when the club spoke with him he had it really clear he wanted to join us.
"Which once again I have said this is really important that players want to join us.”


birminghammail--2020-10-09--Hidden £200k cannabis factory uncovered after city raid

A £200,000 haul of cannabis plants have been seized and destroyed following a raid on a city property .
West Midlands Police said the illicit factory in Wynn Road , in the Penn area of Wolverhampton , was uncovered at around 12pm on Thursday , October 8 .
A spokesman for the force said the crops inside the address would be worth in the region of £200,000 on the streets .
All the plants were seized and destroyed , it was later revealed .
No arrests have been made and police enquiries continue .
Pictures from the scene - which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shows the set up was complete with air ducts , specialist lights , power banks and wooden trellis installed to help the plants grow to full height .
A spokesman for West Midlands Police added : `` We seized 200 cannabis plants after executing a warrant at an address in Wynn Road , Penn , just after midday yesterday ( Thursday , October 8 ) .
`` No arrests were made and our enquiries continue .
`` Anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat on our website or call 101 quoting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cops say criminals are using more inventive ways to conceal cannabis grows – not just in rooms , but in the back of shops and even underground .
Cannabis farms are very dangerous places and pose a serious risk of fire .
Often the electricity meter has been bypassed and seriously overloaded electrical circuits run close to water-filled pipes .
Plants - which contain CBD and THC - grown upstairs in a building can also cause floorboards to rot , presenting the danger of collapse .

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A £200,000 haul of cannabis plants have been seized and destroyed following a raid on a city property.
West Midlands Police said the illicit factory in Wynn Road, in the Penn area of Wolverhampton, was uncovered at around 12pm on Thursday, October 8.
A spokesman for the force said the crops inside the address would be worth in the region of £200,000 on the streets.
All the plants were seized and destroyed, it was later revealed.
No arrests have been made and police enquiries continue.
Pictures from the scene - which can be viewed above and below - shows the set up was complete with air ducts, specialist lights, power banks and wooden trellis installed to help the plants grow to full height.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police added: "We seized 200 cannabis plants after executing a warrant at an address in Wynn Road, Penn, just after midday yesterday (Thursday, October 8).
"No arrests were made and our enquiries continue.
"Anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat on our website or call 101 quoting log 1683 of October 8."
Cops say criminals are using more inventive ways to conceal cannabis grows – not just in rooms, but in the back of shops and even underground.
Cannabis farms are very dangerous places and pose a serious risk of fire. Often the electricity meter has been bypassed and seriously overloaded electrical circuits run close to water-filled pipes.
Plants - which contain CBD and THC - grown upstairs in a building can also cause floorboards to rot, presenting the danger of collapse.


birminghammail--2020-10-09--Primark fans in love with shoes that look like £235 'designer' pair

Primark fans are pining over a pair of shoes on social media that people say look `` designer '' - and they are only £8 .
Every loves to head to Primark where many of us can find a huge range of clothing at amazing prices - with some of them looking just as good as their more expensive counterparts .
We all love to find a brilliant bargain in Primark and sometimes many shoppers can be flabbergasted at how cheap and premium some clothing pieces can look .
The retail chain regularly gives fans sneak peeks and highlights some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This time , a £8 pair of loafers has really caught the eyes of fashion fans .
The new item has brought in thousands of likes from fans with 31,000 people and hundreds of comments .
One person commented on how they look so similar to a designer pair that she paid £275 .
She said : `` Blimey ive got a pair that look the same and was £235 could of got loads lol .
Another person added : `` Why are these so cute ! ''
while another wrote : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A fourth person added : `` I had the cream black and the tan from last year , so comfy '' .
If you are completely desperate for a pair , you can find them in your local Primark store for £8 .
But be quick cause they might not be around for long .
Primark fans recently went mad over a pair of £16 shoes that look like a pair of £632 Gianvito Rossi square toe boots .
The store posted a picture which received more than 38,000 times and has @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Primark fans are pining over a pair of shoes on social media that people say look "designer" - and they are only £8.
Every loves to head to Primark where many of us can find a huge range of clothing at amazing prices - with some of them looking just as good as their more expensive counterparts.
We all love to find a brilliant bargain in Primark and sometimes many shoppers can be flabbergasted at how cheap and premium some clothing pieces can look.
The retail chain regularly gives fans sneak peeks and highlights some of its most popular pieces of clothing. This time, a £8 pair of loafers has really caught the eyes of fashion fans.
The new item has brought in thousands of likes from fans with 31,000 people and hundreds of comments. One person commented on how they look so similar to a designer pair that she paid £275.
She said: "Blimey ive got a pair that look the same and was £235 could of got loads lol. Another person added: "Why are these so cute!" while another wrote: "Wow, these look designer".
A fourth person added: "I had the cream black and the tan from last year, so comfy".
If you are completely desperate for a pair, you can find them in your local Primark store for £8. But be quick cause they might not be around for long.
Primark fans recently went mad over a pair of £16 shoes that look like a pair of £632 Gianvito Rossi square toe boots. The store posted a picture which received more than 38,000 times and has received just under a thousand comments.


birminghammail--2020-10-09--Huge police scene in Newtown.

Huge police scene in Newtown.

Police have sealed off a huge area near Birmingham city centre .

Huge police scene in Newtown.
Police have sealed off a huge area near Birmingham city centre.
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birminghammail--2020-10-09--Jeff Lynne, Lady Leshurr and Joan Armatrading named in Queen's Honours

Jeff Lynne is among a number of figures from the music world named in the Queen 's Birthday Honours .
Singer , multi-instrumentalist and record producer Lynne has been made an OBE for services to music .
He is best known as co-founder and vocalist for the innovative rock band Electric Light Orchestra .
Lynne is often considered one of Birmingham 's greatest musical exports , alongside UB40 , Judas Priest and Black Sabbath .
He founded ELO in 1970 with Roy Wood with drummer Bev Bevan .
The band fused classical music and rock , producing songs such as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Telephone Line and Evil Woman .
He later co-founded the rock supergroup Traveling Wilburys with George Harrison , Bob Dylan , Roy Orbison and Tom Petty .
Dizzee Rascal , 36 , has been made an MBE for services to music .
The rapper , real name Dylan Mills , helped pioneer the grime genre with his Mercury Prize-winning 2003 debut album Boy In Da Corner .
He found commercial success more than a decade before grime , a style of rap originating in London , became mainstream with artists such as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has released six studio albums and scored five UK number one singles .
Singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading has received a CBE for services to music , charity and equal rights .
Armatrading , 69 , was born on the Caribbean island of Saint Kitts but moved to Brookfields , then a district of Birmingham , aged seven .
A prolific recording artist , she has continued to release albums since her 1972 debut , Whatever 's For Us .
She is celebrated for her contralto voice and varied musical style , taking in folk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rock .
Lady Leshurr is awarded the British Empire Medal for services to music and charity .
The rapper , real name Melesha Katrina O'Garro , hails from Kingshurst , Solihull , and is best known for her Queen 's Speech series of freestyle performances .
The rap duo Krept and Konan , real names Casyo Johnson and Karl Wilson , are awarded the British Empire Medal for services to music and the community in Croydon .
In 2017 they launched the Positive Direction Foundation to offer an array of activities to young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , engineering and songwriting .

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Jeff Lynne is among a number of figures from the music world named in the Queen's Birthday Honours.
Singer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer Lynne has been made an OBE for services to music.
He is best known as co-founder and vocalist for the innovative rock band Electric Light Orchestra.
Lynne is often considered one of Birmingham's greatest musical exports, alongside UB40, Judas Priest and Black Sabbath.
He founded ELO in 1970 with Roy Wood with drummer Bev Bevan.
The band fused classical music and rock, producing songs such as Livin' Thing, Mr Blue Sky, Telephone Line and Evil Woman.
He later co-founded the rock supergroup Traveling Wilburys with George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty.
Dizzee Rascal, 36, has been made an MBE for services to music.
The rapper, real name Dylan Mills, helped pioneer the grime genre with his Mercury Prize-winning 2003 debut album Boy In Da Corner.
He found commercial success more than a decade before grime, a style of rap originating in London, became mainstream with artists such as Stormzy and Dave.
Since then he has released six studio albums and scored five UK number one singles.
Singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading has received a CBE for services to music, charity and equal rights.
Armatrading, 69, was born on the Caribbean island of Saint Kitts but moved to Brookfields, then a district of Birmingham, aged seven.
A prolific recording artist, she has continued to release albums since her 1972 debut, Whatever's For Us.
She is celebrated for her contralto voice and varied musical style, taking in folk, jazz, blues, soul and rock.
Lady Leshurr is awarded the British Empire Medal for services to music and charity.
The rapper, real name Melesha Katrina O'Garro, hails from Kingshurst, Solihull, and is best known for her Queen's Speech series of freestyle performances.
The rap duo Krept and Konan, real names Casyo Johnson and Karl Wilson, are awarded the British Empire Medal for services to music and the community in Croydon.
In 2017 they launched the Positive Direction Foundation to offer an array of activities to young people, including workshops in music production, engineering and songwriting.


birminghammail--2020-10-09--Aston Villa transfer news and rumours LIVE

Hello and welcome to Friday 's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive .
We will be keeping you up @ @ @ @ @ latest transfer news as the countdown to the ending of the second window begins .
@ @ @ @ @ until Friday , October 16 to get any deals they want to done with English @ @ @ @ @ clubs .
Brentford 's Said Benrahma , Ismaila Sarr of Watford and Josh King at @ @ @ @ @ linked with moves to Villa and should Smith feel his side need a little extra @ @ @ @ @ one of those players .
Outgoings can also be done , too , so some @ @ @ @ @ or young stars could secure a move into the Championship for regular game-time .
You @ @ @ @ @ with all the latest on the blog below .

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Shane Ireland, Richard Cusack)

Hello and welcome to Monday's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive.
We will be keeping you up to date with the latest Villa news and gossip after a fourth win of the season.
A stoppage-time strike from Ross Barkley gave Dean Smith's men a valuable 1-0 win over Midland rivals Leicester City as they maintained their winning start to the season.
There will be plenty of reaction to that game and news ahead of the next Premier League encounter with Leeds United on Friday night.
After the summer transfer window, It's also all eyes on the January window, now, which is only two and a half months away!
Join our team throughout the day to keep up to date with all the latest eaction and gossip on the blog below.


birminghammail--2020-10-09--Roy Keane sends message to Jack Grealish after scathing criticism

Roy Keane believes Jack Grealish 's performances in the last 12 months should be enough to convince any remaining doubters the Aston Villa captain has .
Grealish has taken his game to a new level since Villa were promoted in 2019 , dominating Premier League matches and showcasing his talents on the international stage for England .
He steered Villa to safety last season with eight league goals and six assists and is on course for an even better campaign this time around with three goals and three assists in as many outings already .
Keane previously questioned Grealish 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 25-year-old during Villa 's relegation scrap earlier this year but the former Manchester United midfielder struck a very different tone ahead of England 's win against Wales on Thursday .
He told ITV : “ I think the big question mark over Jack over the last couple of seasons was , we all see he is a talented boy , he has a lot of courage , always wants the ball .
`` [ But the problem was ] his end product or the final pass .
He surely produced that last season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season.
” Few would disagree .
Indeed the former Arsenal and Villa defender Martin Keown compared Grealish to Gascgoine after Villa playmaker shone on his full England debut at Wembley .
Speaking on talkSPORT , Keown said : “ They have certainly given some thought to Gareth Southgate , if you look at the previous game with Sterling , Kane and Sancho .
“ We have got another three now that can come in and challenge those three .
I thought Grealish was magnificent last night .
“ The way he wants the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he is powerful , he has got that quality on the ball .
“ One thing is for sure now we have got a pool of players to turn to and Grealish definitely belongs at that level , we are talking about comparisons to Gazza .
“ He loves having the ball and not everybody does at that level I can tell you .
”

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Roy Keane believes Jack Grealish's performances in the last 12 months should be enough to convince any remaining doubters the Aston Villa captain has.
Grealish has taken his game to a new level since Villa were promoted in 2019, dominating Premier League matches and showcasing his talents on the international stage for England.
He steered Villa to safety last season with eight league goals and six assists and is on course for an even better campaign this time around with three goals and three assists in as many outings already.
Keane previously questioned Grealish's application in a scathing criticism of the 25-year-old during Villa's relegation scrap earlier this year but the former Manchester United midfielder struck a very different tone ahead of England's win against Wales on Thursday.
He told ITV: “I think the big question mark over Jack over the last couple of seasons was, we all see he is a talented boy, he has a lot of courage, always wants the ball.
"[But the problem was] his end product or the final pass. He surely produced that last season and the way he has started this season.”
Few would disagree. Indeed the former Arsenal and Villa defender Martin Keown compared Grealish to Gascgoine after Villa playmaker shone on his full England debut at Wembley.
Speaking on talkSPORT, Keown said: “They have certainly given some thought to Gareth Southgate, if you look at the previous game with Sterling, Kane and Sancho.
“We have got another three now that can come in and challenge those three. I thought Grealish was magnificent last night.
“The way he wants the ball in every situation, holding it, he is powerful, he has got that quality on the ball.
“One thing is for sure now we have got a pool of players to turn to and Grealish definitely belongs at that level, we are talking about comparisons to Gazza.
“He loves having the ball and not everybody does at that level I can tell you.”


birminghammail--2020-10-09--Birmingham student Covid cases rising with 476 positive tests

Student cases of coronavirus are rising across Birmingham universities with 476 positive tests over the last week .
Social gatherings off campus in private households and hospitality settings are being blamed for the rise in cases .
In the week up to Wednesday October 6 , there were around 476 positive cases among students , out of a student population of around 76,000 .
And around 11 university staff have tested positive , out of around 14,500 .
The figures are combined for University College Birmingham , Birmingham City University , Aston University and University of Birmingham .
The figures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hosted by Mayor Andy Street today ( Friday ) .
Councillor Ian Ward , city council leader , provided an update at the briefing .
He said : `` We are aware of concern nationally around universities and students , and recent reports of outbreaks at some universities '' In Birmingham we ’ re pleased to say that we are working very closely with our universities , all universities have outbreak plans in place and are being supported , like schools , to respond to individual cases .
`` Nationally and locally we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between students is social gatherings off campus in private households and hospitality settings . ''
A new walk-through coronavirus testing facility is also to be opened in the city centre .
The testing site is opening at Aston University Car Park 6 , Coleshill Street , as part of the Government ’ s UK-wide drive to continue to improve the accessibility of testing for local communities .
Testing is available only for those with coronavirus symptoms – a high temperature , a new , continuous cough , or a loss or change to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anyone with one or more of these symptoms should book a test at nhs.uk/coronavirus or by calling 119 .

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Student cases of coronavirus are rising across Birmingham universities with 476 positive tests over the last week.
Social gatherings off campus in private households and hospitality settings are being blamed for the rise in cases.
In the week up to Wednesday October 6, there were around 476 positive cases among students, out of a student population of around 76,000.
And around 11 university staff have tested positive, out of around 14,500.
The figures are combined for University College Birmingham, Birmingham City University, Aston University and University of Birmingham.
The figures were announced at a weekly regional briefing hosted by Mayor Andy Street today (Friday).
Councillor Ian Ward, city council leader, provided an update at the briefing.
He said: "We are aware of concern nationally around universities and students, and recent reports of outbreaks at some universities
"In Birmingham we’re pleased to say that we are working very closely with our universities, all universities have outbreak plans in place and are being supported, like schools, to respond to individual cases.
"Nationally and locally we are seeing the main cause of spread between students is social gatherings off campus in private households and hospitality settings."
A new walk-through coronavirus testing facility is also to be opened in the city centre.
The testing site is opening at Aston University Car Park 6, Coleshill Street, as part of the Government’s UK-wide drive to continue to improve the accessibility of testing for local communities.
Testing is available only for those with coronavirus symptoms – a high temperature, a new, continuous cough, or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste.
Anyone with one or more of these symptoms should book a test at nhs.uk/coronavirus or by calling 119.


birminghammail--2020-10-09--This is how many Sandwell pupils are currently self-isolating

There are currently 201 youngsters self-isolating in Sandwell due to positive Covid-19 cases in their school bubbles .
Additionally , 28 members of school staff are also absent across the borough as the coronavirus crisis continues .
Sandwell Council said eight schools were affected as of Thursday , October 8 .
Since the start of term , a total of 9,625 youngsters and 495 staff members have needed to self-isolate across 67 schools .
However , the local authority said there had been no large outbreaks .
A council spokesman said : “ We find our school staff have an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They get in touch with us promptly when they find a positive case .
This is why we have seen a lot of single cases but no large outbreaks .
`` So far we have been able to stop things escalating .
“ A large outbreak in a school not only has the potential to affect hundreds of children , but also the health of their families and local community .
We can ’ t take chances .
“ Sandwell Council is working closely with all schools and academies to keep everyone safe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and young people in education .
`` Parents and carers can be assured that schools have infection control measures in place and will contact them should they need to take any action .
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There are currently 201 youngsters self-isolating in Sandwell due to positive Covid-19 cases in their school bubbles.
Additionally, 28 members of school staff are also absent across the borough as the coronavirus crisis continues.
Sandwell Council said eight schools were affected as of Thursday, October 8.
Since the start of term, a total of 9,625 youngsters and 495 staff members have needed to self-isolate across 67 schools.
However, the local authority said there had been no large outbreaks.
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A council spokesman said: “We find our school staff have an excellent grasp of Covid-19 guidance.
"They get in touch with us promptly when they find a positive case. This is why we have seen a lot of single cases but no large outbreaks.
"So far we have been able to stop things escalating.
“A large outbreak in a school not only has the potential to affect hundreds of children, but also the health of their families and local community. We can’t take chances.
“Sandwell Council is working closely with all schools and academies to keep everyone safe during the pandemic and to keep children and young people in education.
"Parents and carers can be assured that schools have infection control measures in place and will contact them should they need to take any action.”


birminghammail--2020-10-09--Cannabis plants worth £500k seized after police called to robbery

Police seized £500,000 of drugs after discovering a huge cannabis factory in Nechells when they were called to a robbery .
Officers swooped on Premier Street following reports a man in his 50s had been violently assaulted and his luxury Bentley car stolen .
While they were investigating the attack they discovered a sophisticated cannabis factory set up in a unit on the road .
They seized over 1,000 plans which were being cultivated in the huge operation .
West Midlands Police released a statement which said : `` We ’ ve shut down a cannabis factory with more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We discovered the sophisticated set up in a factory unit off Premier Street at around 7.30pm yesterday ( 8 October ) .
`` Our officers uncovered the drugs den with over 1,000 plants while carrying out enquiries into a robbery in Premier Street last night .
`` A man in his 50s was assaulted as his car and cash were taken , although the Bentley has since been recovered .
`` We ’ re keen to hear from anyone with information about the robbery and the cannabis factory .
`` Our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ via Live Chat , or by calling 101 , and quote 20BW/244909G/20 . ''
It is was the latest cannabis factory drugs raid success for West Midlands Police this week .
On Tuesday police seized drugs worth £1.5 million when they busted a huge cannabis factory at an industrial unit in Sutton Coldfield .
Officers discovered the factory at an industrial unit , on Maybrook Road , Walmley , shortly before 2pm yesterday .
The set up spanned four large rooms - each with its own electricity supply , air ducts and filtration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the crop was valued at up to £1.5million .

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Police seized £500,000 of drugs after discovering a huge cannabis factory in Nechells when they were called to a robbery.
Officers swooped on Premier Street following reports a man in his 50s had been violently assaulted and his luxury Bentley car stolen.
While they were investigating the attack they discovered a sophisticated cannabis factory set up in a unit on the road.
They seized over 1,000 plans which were being cultivated in the huge operation.
West Midlands Police released a statement which said: "We’ve shut down a cannabis factory with more than half-a-million pounds worth of drugs in Nechells.
"We discovered the sophisticated set up in a factory unit off Premier Street at around 7.30pm yesterday (8 October).
"Our officers uncovered the drugs den with over 1,000 plants while carrying out enquiries into a robbery in Premier Street last night.
"A man in his 50s was assaulted as his car and cash were taken, although the Bentley has since been recovered.
"We’re keen to hear from anyone with information about the robbery and the cannabis factory.
"Our investigations are ongoing and you contact us via Live Chat, or by calling 101, and quote 20BW/244909G/20."
It is was the latest cannabis factory drugs raid success for West Midlands Police this week.
On Tuesday police seized drugs worth £1.5 million when they busted a huge cannabis factory at an industrial unit in Sutton Coldfield.
Officers discovered the factory at an industrial unit, on Maybrook Road, Walmley, shortly before 2pm yesterday.
The set up spanned four large rooms - each with its own electricity supply, air ducts and filtration systems.
Officers discovered around 1,500 plants and the crop was valued at up to £1.5million.


birminghammail--2020-10-09--Birmingham City confirm 21% sale of club to shareholder Vong Pech

Birmingham City are set to sell a 21.64 % per cent stake in the club to shareholder Vong Pech for £5.4million .
A statement on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange revealed Cambodian businessman Pech , who owns a 26 per cent share of Birmingham Sports Holdings , has conditionally agreed the purchase .
The sale will be subject to the approval of shareholders at a forthcoming EGM .
The statement added that Pech could acquire a further stake in the club in the future .
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The 29-page document released to the stock exchange confirmed : `` The initial Consideration for the sale and purchase of the Sale Shares and the assignment of the Sale Loan shall be GBP5.4 million ( equivalent to approximately HK $ 53.5 million ) in aggregate which shall be payable by the Purchaser to the Company in cash within 10 Business Days upon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use the money from the sale to repay some debt , and note they had been exploring strategic options to lessen `` financial burden '' of running the club .
Pech has agreed to take on 21.64 % of £110million loan that 's due to the holding company , around £24million at the time of the transaction .
The document adds that Pech will cover 75 per cent of Blues ' losses while the club remains outside the Premier League , up to 2022/23 , while he will be due a bonus as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is achieved .
The statement added : `` Pursuant to the Shareholders ’ Agreement , the BCFC Board shall consist of five directors.The Company shall have the right to appoint four directors and the Purchaser shall have the right to appoint one director .
`` The chairman of the BCFC Board shall be a director appointed by the Company .
Matters arising at any meeting of the BCFC Board shall be decided by a simple majority of votes of the directors present and the chairman of the BCFC Board shall have a second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of votes . ''

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Birmingham City are set to sell a 21.64% per cent stake in the club to shareholder Vong Pech for £5.4million.
A statement on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange revealed Cambodian businessman Pech, who owns a 26 per cent share of Birmingham Sports Holdings, has conditionally agreed the purchase.
The sale will be subject to the approval of shareholders at a forthcoming EGM.
The statement added that Pech could acquire a further stake in the club in the future.
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It also revealed the club owe approximately £110million to Birmingham Sports Holdings, their Hong Kong parent company.
Blues were bought by Grandtop International Holdings Limited in 2007, and the company changed its name to Birmingham Sports Holdings in 2017 following the takeover by Paul Suen's Trillion Trophy Asia the year before.
The 29-page document released to the stock exchange confirmed: "The initial Consideration for the sale and purchase of the Sale Shares and the assignment of the Sale Loan shall be GBP5.4 million (equivalent to approximately HK$53.5 million) in aggregate which shall be payable by the Purchaser to the Company in cash within 10 Business Days upon Completion."
Blues say they'll use the money from the sale to repay some debt, and note they had been exploring strategic options to lessen "financial burden" of running the club.
Pech has agreed to take on 21.64% of £110million loan that's due to the holding company, around £24million at the time of the transaction.
The document adds that Pech will cover 75 per cent of Blues' losses while the club remains outside the Premier League, up to 2022/23, while he will be due a bonus as a share of the profit if promotion is achieved.
The statement added: "Pursuant to the Shareholders’ Agreement, the BCFC Board shall consist of five directors.The Company shall have the right to appoint four directors and the Purchaser shall have the right to appoint one director.
"The chairman of the BCFC Board shall be a director appointed by the Company. Matters arising at any meeting of the BCFC Board shall be decided by a simple majority of votes of the directors present and the chairman of the BCFC Board shall have a second or casting vote in case of equality of votes."


birminghammail--2020-10-09--Drink driver avoids jail after head-on collision with police car

A drink driver involved in a head-on collision with a police car in Netherton has been given a suspended sentence .
Chadd Bill was behind the wheel of the silver Vauxhall Vectra that hit the stationary patrol car in Cinder Bank , just after 3am on Friday , May 8 .
An officer , who had been inside the vehicle , suffered minor injuries but returned to duty later that night .
At the time , Central Motorway Police Group took to Twitter to share a photograph from the scene - which can be seen above .
An accompanying post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ morning one of our patrol cars was hit head-on , while stationary on Cinder Bank .
`` Driver of other vehicle charged and remanded - disqualified driving , drink drive , no insurance and due care .
Bill , of Lister Road , Dudley , appeared at Dudley Magistrates ’ Court on Monday , October 5 .
The court was told the 20-year-old had 45mcgs of alcohol in 100mls of breath when the collision occured .
The legal limit is 35mcgs .
He was committed to detention for 18 weeks , suspended for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for driving while disqualified , without insurance and without due care and attention .
He was banned from driving for 42 months and must carry out 100 hours unpaid work and pay a £128 victim surcharge .

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A drink driver involved in a head-on collision with a police car in Netherton has been given a suspended sentence.
Chadd Bill was behind the wheel of the silver Vauxhall Vectra that hit the stationary patrol car in Cinder Bank, just after 3am on Friday, May 8.
An officer, who had been inside the vehicle, suffered minor injuries but returned to duty later that night.
At the time, Central Motorway Police Group took to Twitter to share a photograph from the scene - which can be seen above .
An accompanying post said: "Early hours of this morning one of our patrol cars was hit head-on, while stationary on Cinder Bank.
"Driver of other vehicle charged and remanded - disqualified driving, drink drive, no insurance and due care.
"Officer- minor injuries and back on duty tonight."
Bill, of Lister Road, Dudley, appeared at Dudley Magistrates’ Court on Monday, October 5.
The court was told the 20-year-old had 45mcgs of alcohol in 100mls of breath when the collision occured. The legal limit is 35mcgs.
He was committed to detention for 18 weeks, suspended for two years.
Bill was also sentenced for driving while disqualified, without insurance and without due care and attention.
He was banned from driving for 42 months and must carry out 100 hours unpaid work and pay a £128 victim surcharge.


birminghammail--2020-10-09--House 'not touched' for over 40 years goes on sale for £17,000

A house which has literally not been touched for over 40 years has gone up for sale at the bargain price of just £17,000 .
All of the contents are still inside the boarded-up house which was abandoned decades ago .
Agents said the previous owners had `` closed the front door and walked away '' and nobody had been inside the property since .
Wales Online reports how the three-bedroom terraced house in the Welsh village of Blaenrhondda was now up for auction with a guide price of £17,000 .
Auctioneers selling the property are believed to be the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ house for over 40 years and the pictures they took resemble the contents of a time capsule .
From a dated sofa in front of an ancient television , to carpets and wallpaper dating back decades , the house is a fascinating step back in time .
The house is in a dreadful state of repairs - with collapsing ceilings , a completely overgrown garden and unsafe electrics and gas fittings .
But on the plus side for any would-be buyers , there are tons of original features .
There are beautiful Victorian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ front door , a stripped wood inner hall door with the original frosted glass panel .
There are classic Minton floor tiles in the hallway , a dado rail and an original 1930s fireplace in the living room .
Still taking pride of place in the lounge is a 1970s television , sofa and armchair .
In the kitchen , there 's a vintage 1930s kitchen unit and another tiled fireplace , next to that is what is thought to be a toilet and the back door to the garden .
Upstairs there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well as lots of furniture .
There may be many more original features , but it is hard to find them as the previous occupants ' contents fill every room of the home .
The garden is completely overgrown , but has beautiful views of the mountains .
Auctioneers initially surveying the property prior to sale were astonished by what they saw inside .
Sean Roper , who is handling the sale for Paul Fosh Auctions said : `` Going into the house is like stepping back in time .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closed the front door and left with everything almost as they had left it forty years ago .
The decor and groovy wall paper harks back to the sixties and seventies .
`` But it ca n't just be opened up and moved into by new owners as there is a fair bit of work that needs to be done to bring it up to modern standards .
`` It 's a wonderful opportunity for someone with imagination to acquire a traditional , mid terraced house in need of a full modernisation .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 12 noon on Tuesday , October 20 , with lots going under the hammer from 5pm on Thursday , October 22 .

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A house which has literally not been touched for over 40 years has gone up for sale at the bargain price of just £17,000.
All of the contents are still inside the boarded-up house which was abandoned decades ago.
Agents said the previous owners had "closed the front door and walked away" and nobody had been inside the property since.
Wales Online reports how the three-bedroom terraced house in the Welsh village of Blaenrhondda was now up for auction with a guide price of £17,000.
(Image: Paul Fosh Auctions)
Auctioneers selling the property are believed to be the first people to set foot inside the house for over 40 years and the pictures they took resemble the contents of a time capsule.
From a dated sofa in front of an ancient television, to carpets and wallpaper dating back decades, the house is a fascinating step back in time.
The house is in a dreadful state of repairs - with collapsing ceilings, a completely overgrown garden and unsafe electrics and gas fittings.
But on the plus side for any would-be buyers, there are tons of original features. There are beautiful Victorian tiles depicting flowers and fruit by the front door, a stripped wood inner hall door with the original frosted glass panel.
(Image: Paul Fosh Auctions)
There are classic Minton floor tiles in the hallway, a dado rail and an original 1930s fireplace in the living room. Still taking pride of place in the lounge is a 1970s television, sofa and armchair.
In the kitchen, there's a vintage 1930s kitchen unit and another tiled fireplace, next to that is what is thought to be a toilet and the back door to the garden.
Upstairs there are double beds in each bedrooms, as well as lots of furniture.
There may be many more original features, but it is hard to find them as the previous occupants' contents fill every room of the home.
The garden is completely overgrown, but has beautiful views of the mountains.
(Image: Paul Fosh Auctions)
Auctioneers initially surveying the property prior to sale were astonished by what they saw inside.
Sean Roper, who is handling the sale for Paul Fosh Auctions said: "Going into the house is like stepping back in time.
"It's as if the previous owners just closed the front door and left with everything almost as they had left it forty years ago. The decor and groovy wall paper harks back to the sixties and seventies.
"But it can't just be opened up and moved into by new owners as there is a fair bit of work that needs to be done to bring it up to modern standards.
"It's a wonderful opportunity for someone with imagination to acquire a traditional, mid terraced house in need of a full modernisation.
The auction will be online at starts at 12 noon on Tuesday, October 20, with lots going under the hammer from 5pm on Thursday, October 22.


birminghammail--2020-10-09--Four classes and nine school staff self-isolating after positive Covid-19 case

Four primary school classes amounting to 120 pupils as well as nine staff are self-isolating after a positive Covid-19 case .
Reception and years two , four and six at William MacGregor Primary School in Glascote Road , Tamworth are all at home for two weeks after the case was confirmed .
Letters were sent out to parents on Friday , October 9 .
A school spokesperson told us : “ This is a positive case in a member of staff .
`` Parents are aware that this is a staff member and not a child , as the head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other parent/parent platforms , in addition to the official letters .
“ Following advice from Public Health England , four classes : Reception , Y2 , Y4 and Y6 are now self-isolating for 14 days , starting from last Tuesday .
There are also nine staff members self-isolating.
” In the letter , Mrs Norton said : “ Dear parents , we have been made aware of a member of our school community who has tested positive for Covid-19 .
“ We know that you may find this concerning but we are continuing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closely with Public Health England .
This letter is to inform you of the current situation and provide advice on how to support your child .
Please be reassured that for most people , coronavirus will be a mild illness .
“ The children who have been in close contact with the individual who has tested positive for coronavirus ( Covid-19 ) have received a letter informing them that their child must stay at home for 14 days .
The school remains open and your child should continue to attend as normal if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ child develops symptoms of COVID-19 , they must not come to school and should remain at home for at least 10 days from the date when their symptoms appeared .
Anyone with symptoms will be eligible for testing and this can be arranged via https : //www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test or by calling 119 .
“ All other household members who remain well , must stay at home and not leave the house for 14 days .
This includes anyone in your ‘ Support Bubble ’ .
Further information is available at : https : //www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19- @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day when the first person in the house became ill. “ Household members should not go to work , school or public areas and exercise should be taken within the home .
“ If you require help with buying groceries , other shopping or picking up medication , or walking a dog , you should ask friends or family .
Alternatively , you can order your shopping online and medication by phone or online .
“ Household members staying at home for 14 days will greatly reduce the overall amount of infection the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the community .
“ If you are able , move any vulnerable individuals ( such as the elderly and those with underlying health conditions ) out of your home , to stay with friends or family for the duration of the home isolation period .
“ If your child does develop symptoms , you can seek advice from the nhs.uk website at https : //www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/check-if-you-have-coronavirus-symptoms/ .
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Four primary school classes amounting to 120 pupils as well as nine staff are self-isolating after a positive Covid-19 case.
Reception and years two, four and six at William MacGregor Primary School in Glascote Road, Tamworth are all at home for two weeks after the case was confirmed.
Letters were sent out to parents on Friday, October 9.
A school spokesperson told us: “This is a positive case in a member of staff.
"Parents are aware that this is a staff member and not a child, as the head teacher Suzie Norton has also communicated using other parent/parent platforms, in addition to the official letters.
“Following advice from Public Health England, four classes: Reception, Y2, Y4 and Y6 are now self-isolating for 14 days, starting from last Tuesday. There are also nine staff members self-isolating.”
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In the letter, Mrs Norton said: “Dear parents, we have been made aware of a member of our school community who has tested positive for Covid-19.
“We know that you may find this concerning but we are continuing to monitor the situation and are working closely with Public Health England. This letter is to inform you of the current situation and provide advice on how to support your child. Please be reassured that for most people, coronavirus will be a mild illness.
“The children who have been in close contact with the individual who has tested positive for coronavirus (Covid-19) have received a letter informing them that their child must stay at home for 14 days. The school remains open and your child should continue to attend as normal if they remain well.
“If your child develops symptoms of COVID-19, they must not come to school and should remain at home for at least 10 days from the date when their symptoms appeared. Anyone with symptoms will be eligible for testing and this can be arranged via https://www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test or by calling 119.
“All other household members who remain well, must stay at home and not leave the house for 14 days. This includes anyone in your ‘Support Bubble’. Further information is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-
stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-households-with-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection
“The 14-day period starts from the day when the first person in the house became ill.
“Household members should not go to work, school or public areas and exercise should be taken within the home.
“If you require help with buying groceries, other shopping or picking up medication, or walking a dog, you should ask friends or family. Alternatively, you can order your shopping online and medication by phone or online.
“Household members staying at home for 14 days will greatly reduce the overall amount of infection the household could pass on to others in the community.
“If you are able, move any vulnerable individuals (such as the elderly and those with underlying health conditions) out of your home, to stay with friends or family for the duration of the home isolation period.
“If your child does develop symptoms, you can seek advice from the nhs.uk website at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/check-if-you-have-coronavirus-symptoms/. If you are concerned about your child’s symptoms, or they are worsening you can seek advice from NHS 111 at https://111.nhs.uk/ or by phoning 111.”


birminghammail--2020-10-09--Aston Villa fans react as fringe trio linked with moves away

Aston Villa fans have been reacting to reports that their side have made three players available for transfer .
According to website Football Insider , Dean Smith is willing to part ways with Henri Lansbury , Anwar El Ghazi and Frederic Guilbert .
It is being claimed that Villa want to step up their chase for AFC Bournemouth striker Josh King and they could look to reduce the wage bill to make room for the Norwegian international .
Lansbury has n't started a League game for Villa since December while El Ghazi has fallen down the pecking order on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and form of Trezeguet .
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Now the Villa trio could be on the way out before the second transfer deadline on Friday , October 16 at 5pm .
King could yet come in while Brentford 's Said Benrahma and Ismaila Sarr of Watford have also been linked with Dean Smith 's side .
`` Offer Brentford Lansbury and El Ghazi plus cash for Benrahma , '' one fan said .
`` If we could ship out Lansbury and El @ @ @ @ @ @ @ player who could cover the wing and midfield then fine , '' another said .
A third fan added : `` I 'd keep them all . ''
`` I would n't let anyone else go until the end of the season , '' fourth fan said .
Another added : `` If we could only get Benrahma in now I for one would be delighted . ''

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Aston Villa fans have been reacting to reports that their side have made three players available for transfer.
According to website Football Insider , Dean Smith is willing to part ways with Henri Lansbury, Anwar El Ghazi and Frederic Guilbert.
It is being claimed that Villa want to step up their chase for AFC Bournemouth striker Josh King and they could look to reduce the wage bill to make room for the Norwegian international.
Lansbury hasn't started a League game for Villa since December while El Ghazi has fallen down the pecking order on the wings following the arrival of Bertrand Traore and form of Trezeguet.
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Guilbert, meanwhile, is a popular figure among Villa fans but he has seen his chances of first-team football at Villa Park decrease drastically since the £14 million arrival of Matty Cash in the summer.
Now the Villa trio could be on the way out before the second transfer deadline on Friday, October 16 at 5pm.
King could yet come in while Brentford's Said Benrahma and Ismaila Sarr of Watford have also been linked with Dean Smith's side.
"Offer Brentford Lansbury and El Ghazi plus cash for Benrahma," one fan said.
"If we could ship out Lansbury and El Ghazi and get in a young up-and-coming player who could cover the wing and midfield then fine," another said.
A third fan added: "I'd keep them all."
"I wouldn't let anyone else go until the end of the season," fourth fan said.
Another added: "If we could only get Benrahma in now I for one would be delighted."


birminghammail--2020-10-09--Ceballos sends message to 'amazing' Wolves winger Adama Traore

Spain boss Luis Enrique admitted rival teams are forced to double up on Adama Traore to stand any chance of stopping him - and the Wolverhampton Wanderers winger 's new Spain teammate Dani Ceballos shares the same view .
Traore made his long-awaited senior international debut in Spain 's goalless draw against Portugal on Wednesday night .
He came up against several familiar faces having been introduced from the bench just after the hour mark .
Rui Patricio , Joao Moutinho and Ruben Neves all started the match for Portugal , while Nelson Semedo and former Wolves teammate Diogo Jota @ @ @ @ @ @ @ substitutes .
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Enique said afterwards : “ Adama has been Adama in his purest form .
That is what we want him to be , with his ability to beat opponents .
He has played a killer pass to Dani Olmo that did not lead to a goal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not to be able to stop him .
They are going to have to use two players.
” Arsenal midfielder Ceballos - who came off at half-time - struck a similar tone , admitting he was 'amazed ' by the 24-year-old Wolves flier .
“ What amazes me about him is his physical strength and how easy he takes on one-on-ones in the Premier League , where there are very strong players ” , Ceballos was quoted as saying by Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo .
“ He is very difficult to stop .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ flanks and put in good crosses.
” Traore enjoyed a stunning campaign for Wolves last season , grabbing six goals and many more assists as Nuno Espirito Santo 's side made it to the quarter-finals of the Europa League and finished seventh in the Premier League .

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Spain boss Luis Enrique admitted rival teams are forced to double up on Adama Traore to stand any chance of stopping him - and the Wolverhampton Wanderers winger's new Spain teammate Dani Ceballos shares the same view.
Traore made his long-awaited senior international debut in Spain's goalless draw against Portugal on Wednesday night.
He came up against several familiar faces having been introduced from the bench just after the hour mark.
Rui Patricio, Joao Moutinho and Ruben Neves all started the match for Portugal, while Nelson Semedo and former Wolves teammate Diogo Jota were among those who came on as substitutes.
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Traore proved a particular handful for Semedo, who replaced Raphael Guerreiro at left-back for Fernando Santos' side.
Enique said afterwards: “Adama has been Adama in his purest form. That is what we want him to be, with his ability to beat opponents. He has played a killer pass to Dani Olmo that did not lead to a goal.
“With one player they will not to be able to stop him. They are going to have to use two players.”
Arsenal midfielder Ceballos - who came off at half-time - struck a similar tone, admitting he was 'amazed' by the 24-year-old Wolves flier.
“What amazes me about him is his physical strength and how easy he takes on one-on-ones in the Premier League, where there are very strong players”, Ceballos was quoted as saying by Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo.
“He is very difficult to stop. He knows how to work on the flanks and put in good crosses.”
Traore enjoyed a stunning campaign for Wolves last season, grabbing six goals and many more assists as Nuno Espirito Santo's side made it to the quarter-finals of the Europa League and finished seventh in the Premier League.


birminghammail--2020-10-09--Merry Hill hosts colorful light exhibition - this is why

Shoppers will see a colorful light exhibition has arrived at intu Merry Hill - and there 's a very important reason why .
Ahead of Mental Health Day on Saturday , October 10 , three glowing light houses have been installed to try and create a happy , relaxing and revitalizing atmosphere at the Brierley Hill shopping centre .
Artists , psychologists and designers have come together to create the installation , which is located near Mango on the lower mall .
A study looking at the happiness and wellbeing effects of colour , has found that yellow makes people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helping to ease anxiety and combinations of soft blue , pink and green making us up to twice as happy than normal .
The Happy , Calm and Energise houses feature different colour effects to evoke three different emotions .
These include happiness when walking through a rainbow-coloured space , calmness when sitting in the silent , softly-lit blue space and an energy boost when walking through a glowing , neon-orange charged space .
The Light House Experience is free to explore and will operate in line with the latest social distancing and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ available throughout and visitors are encouraged to attend in single household groups .
Rachael Jackson , general manager at intu Merry Hill , said : “ With mental wellbeing now more important than ever before , we ’ re pleased to have brought The Light House Experience to the centre , which we hope will brighten up a lot of people ’ s days and help our visitors leave happier and more relaxed than when they arrived .
“ Of course , safety throughout the centre and during the experience is our top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ensure that intu Merry Hill is a safe place to visit.
” The new mood boosting experience follows on from a number of other initiatives launched by the centre this year , including ‘ Chatty Chairs ’ - a mental health initiative launched in partnership with Dudley Mind , encouraging everyone to be more open about mental health and raising awareness of conditions such as anxiety and depression .
Sandra Vaughan , chief executive for Dudley Mind , said : “ The Light House Experience is a really interesting and innovative exhibition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a massive part in lifting our mood and invoking happiness .
“ This year has been challenging for many and as we approach winter , it is very important that we have something to latch on to during the darker nights and the Light House Experience is one of those things that can really help .
`` We would encourage people to go and experience the three different areas of the exhibition and see how it makes them feel and behave.
” Visitors to intu Merry Hill are invited to use the hashtag @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their experience .
Anyone requiring mental health advice and support should call Dudley Mind on 01384 442938 .

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Shoppers will see a colorful light exhibition has arrived at intu Merry Hill - and there's a very important reason why.
Ahead of Mental Health Day on Saturday, October 10, three glowing light houses have been installed to try and create a happy, relaxing and revitalizing atmosphere at the Brierley Hill shopping centre.
Artists, psychologists and designers have come together to create the installation, which is located near Mango on the lower mall.
A study looking at the happiness and wellbeing effects of colour, has found that yellow makes people the happiest, with blue and green helping to ease anxiety and combinations of soft blue, pink and green making us up to twice as happy than normal.
(Image: Shaun Fellows / Shine Pix Ltd)
The Happy, Calm and Energise houses feature different colour effects to evoke three different emotions. These include happiness when walking through a rainbow-coloured space, calmness when sitting in the silent, softly-lit blue space and an energy boost when walking through a glowing, neon-orange charged space.
The Light House Experience is free to explore and will operate in line with the latest social distancing and safety measures.
Hand sanitizer will be available throughout and visitors are encouraged to attend in single household groups.
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Rachael Jackson, general manager at intu Merry Hill, said: “With mental wellbeing now more important than ever before, we’re pleased to have brought The Light House Experience to the centre, which we hope will brighten up a lot of people’s days and help our visitors leave happier and more relaxed than when they arrived.
“Of course, safety throughout the centre and during the experience is our top priority and we continue to work hard to ensure that intu Merry Hill is a safe place to visit.”
The new mood boosting experience follows on from a number of other initiatives launched by the centre this year, including ‘Chatty Chairs’ - a mental health initiative launched in partnership with Dudley Mind, encouraging everyone to be more open about mental health and raising awareness of conditions such as anxiety and depression.
Sandra Vaughan, chief executive for Dudley Mind, said: “The Light House Experience is a really interesting and innovative exhibition, which highlights that colour can play a massive part in lifting our mood and invoking happiness.
“This year has been challenging for many and as we approach winter, it is very important that we have something to latch on to during the darker nights and the Light House Experience is one of those things that can really help.
"We would encourage people to go and experience the three different areas of the exhibition and see how it makes them feel and behave.”
Visitors to intu Merry Hill are invited to use the hashtag #ColourMyMood to share pictures taken during their experience.
Anyone requiring mental health advice and support should call Dudley Mind on 01384 442938.


birminghammail--2020-10-09--Council's guidance after Covid-19 rate passes key milestone

Walsall residents have been urged to obey rules and prevent the spread of Covid-19 - as it was announced tough new local restrictions could be imposed .
So far , the area has avoided having local restrictions imposed - but that could all end as soon as next week as the borough 's coronavirus infection rates have continued to rise .
The borough is likely to become an area of 'enhanced support ' - falling in line with Birmingham , Solihull , Sandwell and Wolverhampton , where there is a ban on households having visitors , or visiting anyone else @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Infection rates are now consistently around 130 cases per 100,000 people in Walsall - and Department of Health regional convenor Clive Wright said an announcement on the fate of Walsall and other parts of the West Midlands was due on Monday , October 12 .
Councillor Mike Bird , the leader of Walsall Council , said residents needed to play their part to help stem the spread of the virus .
He said : “ We will continue to review our advice to residents based on what is happening with the number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As the rate of positive cases in the borough has been rising , we all need to work really hard to avoid additional restrictions being placed upon us and we all have a part to play .
`` I urge residents to follow the basic guidelines - by remembering hands , face , space - and following government guidance we can maintain our local economy and safely enjoy the activities we like to do .
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Walsall residents have been urged to obey rules and prevent the spread of Covid-19 - as it was announced tough new local restrictions could be imposed.
So far, the area has avoided having local restrictions imposed - but that could all end as soon as next week as the borough's coronavirus infection rates have continued to rise.
The borough is likely to become an area of 'enhanced support' - falling in line with Birmingham, Solihull, Sandwell and Wolverhampton, where there is a ban on households having visitors, or visiting anyone else, in their home or garden.
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Infection rates are now consistently around 130 cases per 100,000 people in Walsall - and Department of Health regional convenor Clive Wright said an announcement on the fate of Walsall and other parts of the West Midlands was due on Monday, October 12.
Councillor Mike Bird, the leader of Walsall Council, said residents needed to play their part to help stem the spread of the virus.
He said: “We will continue to review our advice to residents based on what is happening with the number of positive cases in the borough.
"As the rate of positive cases in the borough has been rising, we all need to work really hard to avoid additional restrictions being placed upon us and we all have a part to play.
"I urge residents to follow the basic guidelines - by remembering hands, face, space - and following government guidance we can maintain our local economy and safely enjoy the activities we like to do.”


birminghammail--2020-10-09--Cannabis set up worth £120k found at two addresses after tip off

A huge cannabis growing operation on two sites in Worcestershire were discovered after a tip off from the community .
Police searched an address in Worcester Road , Malvern and another in Highfield , Callow End , between Malvern and Worcester , on Tuesday ( October 6 ) , and found 100 cannabis plants at one address and 20 at the other .
Combined the plants have an estimated street value of around £120,000 and they were seized by officers .
A man , aged 55 and woman , aged 38 were arrested at the addresses on suspicion of cannabis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on bail .
West Mercia Police 's Worcester duty inspector , Tony Bush , said : “ Acting on information from the community we have disrupted these cannabis cultivations which is part of Protect – our response to tackling serious and organised crime .
“ We want to make our communities even safer and will continue to act upon all information we receive from the community.
” It is the second cannabis find in Malvern in the last two weeks after an unrelated discovery was made in an address off Worcester Road on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tubs and ‘ large quantities of drugs ’ , believed to be cannabis , were found including some contained in four large Kilner-style jars .
One man was arrested on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis and possession of a Class B controlled drug .
Police confirmed the matter is being investigated and the man was interviewed and released under investigation .
While another unrelated raid was also carried out in Birmingham Road , Marlbrook in the Catshill area of Bromsgrove on Wednesday ( October 7 ) with a large amount of cannabis – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the property .
No arrests have been made .

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A huge cannabis growing operation on two sites in Worcestershire were discovered after a tip off from the community.
Police searched an address in Worcester Road, Malvern and another in Highfield, Callow End, between Malvern and Worcester, on Tuesday (October 6), and found 100 cannabis plants at one address and 20 at the other.
Combined the plants have an estimated street value of around £120,000 and they were seized by officers.
A man, aged 55 and woman, aged 38 were arrested at the addresses on suspicion of cannabis cultivation, they have both been released on bail.
West Mercia Police's Worcester duty inspector, Tony Bush, said: “Acting on information from the community we have disrupted these cannabis cultivations which is part of Protect – our response to tackling serious and organised crime.
“We want to make our communities even safer and will continue to act upon all information we receive from the community.”
It is the second cannabis find in Malvern in the last two weeks after an unrelated discovery was made in an address off Worcester Road on September 25.
Then cannabis plants in tubs and ‘large quantities of drugs’, believed to be cannabis, were found including some contained in four large Kilner-style jars.
One man was arrested on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis and possession of a Class B controlled drug.
Police confirmed the matter is being investigated and the man was interviewed and released under investigation.
While another unrelated raid was also carried out in Birmingham Road, Marlbrook in the Catshill area of Bromsgrove on Wednesday (October 7) with a large amount of cannabis – including 16 plants – found in bedrooms of the property. No arrests have been made.


birminghammail--2020-10-09--Birmingham's biggest fireworks display cancelled for 2020 over coronavirus rules

Birmingham 's biggest Bonfire Night and fireworks display has been extinguished by the crackdown on Covid-19 .
Edgbaston Fireworks Spectacular usually sees thousands of people attend the cricket ground for a fun-filled night of dazzling pyrotechnics .
Around 12,000 tickets are sold each year for the event at Edgbaston Stadium , home of Warwickshire County Cricket Club .
The evening typically consisted of family activities , including a funfair and an LED light show before the fireworks were launched from the outfield .
But the Government said in its coronavirus updates on September 22 that it would not yet allow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Government stated : `` Due to rising prevalence levels , it is not safe to allow fans to return to stadia .
We will continue to monitor the virus , and return crowds to stadia when it is safe to do so . ''
Today a spokesman for Edgbaston Stadium told Birmingham Live : `` Unfortunately with the current government restrictions in place on stadia we are unable to host our annual fireworks event this year .
`` We will be back for 2021 . ''
The bonfire night bonanza is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government restrictions to try to control a surge in Covid-19 cases.. Several other fireworks events in and and around Birmingham have been scrapped - see what 's happening to the Bonfire Night event nearest you by checking our list .
After the city council 's annual fireworks event in Pype Hayes Park was held for the last time in 2014 , Edgbaston was the only big Bonfire Night event left in Birmingham itself .
But the stadium faced criticism over the event in 2016 after some spectators described it as `` a shambles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ launching system and caused a delay to the start of the evening , with officials eventually forced to set the fireworks off by hand .
See what 's on in your area by typing your postcode into the box below : Others said the stadium roof created a restricted view which stopped them seeing the majority of the display .
But there were also positive comments from attendees including councillor Majid Mahmood who said it was `` the biggest and best so far . ''
Organisers apologised and said they would be reviewing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off without a hitch in subsequent years .

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Birmingham's biggest Bonfire Night and fireworks display has been extinguished by the crackdown on Covid-19.
Edgbaston Fireworks Spectacular usually sees thousands of people attend the cricket ground for a fun-filled night of dazzling pyrotechnics.
Around 12,000 tickets are sold each year for the event at Edgbaston Stadium, home of Warwickshire County Cricket Club.
The evening typically consisted of family activities, including a funfair and an LED light show before the fireworks were launched from the outfield.
But the Government said in its coronavirus updates on September 22 that it would not yet allow sports grounds to reopen to the public.
The Government stated: "Due to rising prevalence levels, it is not safe to allow fans to return to stadia. We will continue to monitor the virus, and return crowds to stadia when it is safe to do so."
Today a spokesman for Edgbaston Stadium told Birmingham Live: "Unfortunately with the current government restrictions in place on stadia we are unable to host our annual fireworks event this year.
"We will be back for 2021."
The bonfire night bonanza is the latest event to fall victim to Government restrictions to try to control a surge in Covid-19 cases..
Several other fireworks events in and and around Birmingham have been scrapped - see what's happening to the Bonfire Night event nearest you by checking our list.
After the city council's annual fireworks event in Pype Hayes Park was held for the last time in 2014, Edgbaston was the only big Bonfire Night event left in Birmingham itself.
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But the stadium faced criticism over the event in 2016 after some spectators described it as "a shambles."
A fault developed in the launching system and caused a delay to the start of the evening, with officials eventually forced to set the fireworks off by hand.
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Others said the stadium roof created a restricted view which stopped them seeing the majority of the display.
But there were also positive comments from attendees including councillor Majid Mahmood who said it was "the biggest and best so far."
Organisers apologised and said they would be reviewing the event, which appeared to go off without a hitch in subsequent years.


birminghammail--2020-10-09--Sixty students self-isolating after school pupils test positive for Covid-19

Approximately 60 students are self-isolating after two positive Covid-19 tests at a school .
Kingsbury School in Tamworth Road , Kingsbury , near Tamworth , says the two cases are in different year groups .
The secondary school has sent those affected home and they will now self-isolate according to Public Health England advice .
Head teacher Martin Clarke said : `` I can confirm that two students from Kingsbury School have tested positive for Covid-19 as isolated incidents .
`` We have acted quickly and in line with advice from Public Health England and all close-contacts are subsequently self-isolating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s not whole year groups .
`` It is approximately 30 students in each of the two affected year groups .
`` Home learning video lessons and tasks have been provided for all concerned and we look forward to welcoming our students back following the isolation period .
`` The safety and wellbeing of our students continues to be our priority . ''
Earlier today we reported that Tamworth ’ s Landau Forte Academy Amington had also revealed a student has tested positive for Covid-19 .
It becomes the eighth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Rawlett School , Landau Forte QEMS , Tamworth Enterprise College , Flax Hill , Birds Bush , Amington Heath and Heathfields , as well as the nearby Polesworth School and now Kingsbury School .

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Approximately 60 students are self-isolating after two positive Covid-19 tests at a school.
Kingsbury School in Tamworth Road, Kingsbury, near Tamworth, says the two cases are in different year groups.
The secondary school has sent those affected home and they will now self-isolate according to Public Health England advice.
Head teacher Martin Clarke said: "I can confirm that two students from Kingsbury School have tested positive for Covid-19 as isolated incidents.
"We have acted quickly and in line with advice from Public Health England and all close-contacts are subsequently self-isolating and working from home as a precaution. It’s not whole year groups.
"It is approximately 30 students in each of the two affected year groups.
"Home learning video lessons and tasks have been provided for all concerned and we look forward to welcoming our students back following the isolation period.
"The safety and wellbeing of our students continues to be our priority."
Earlier today we reported that Tamworth’s Landau Forte Academy Amington had also revealed a student has tested positive for Covid-19.
It becomes the eighth known school case in the town following the Rawlett School, Landau Forte QEMS, Tamworth Enterprise College, Flax Hill, Birds Bush, Amington Heath and Heathfields, as well as the nearby Polesworth School and now Kingsbury School.


birminghammail--2020-10-09--Aston Villa urged to complete 'superb' Josh King transfer

Aston Villa have again been urged to bring Josh King to the club before the end of the domestic transfer window .
Dean Smith 's side are believed to be considering a move for the Norway international ahead of next Friday 's deadline having previously targeted the signings of two new strikers this summer .
Villa completed a club-record move for Ollie Watkins in September after his 26-goal haul in the Championship last season and the forward has scored five goals in six matches including a Premier League hat-trick against Liverpool .
Top-flight rivals West Ham United are understood to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scored six goals and grabbed four assists in 26 matches for relegated Bournemouth last season .
Villa have enjoyed a successful recruitment push with Watkins , Matty Cash , Emiliano Martinez , Bertrand Traore and Ross Barkley joining the club and Darren Bent believes a move for King would provide a perfect ending to his former club 's window .
“ It would be superb , because then you ’ re talking about Ollie Watkins , Josh King , Bertrand Traore – that ’ s a front three right there , '' Bent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re all proven so that would be brilliant .
I ’ m surprised Josh King is still there [ at Bournemouth ] though .
“ If Villa could go and get him as well , I really like what they ’ re doing .
For me , recruitment-wise , Aston Villa have been A+ .
I expect them to have a really successful season.
” It comes after another former Villa player , Alan Hutton , threw his weight behind a swoop for the 28-year-old Manchester United trainee .
West Brom are also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said to to be 'desperate to quit ' Bournemouth in the next seven days .
Villa have Keinan Davis as backup to Watkins after Mwbana Samatta 's move to Turkish side Fenerbahce .

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Aston Villa have again been urged to bring Josh King to the club before the end of the domestic transfer window.
Dean Smith's side are believed to be considering a move for the Norway international ahead of next Friday's deadline having previously targeted the signings of two new strikers this summer.
Villa completed a club-record move for Ollie Watkins in September after his 26-goal haul in the Championship last season and the forward has scored five goals in six matches including a Premier League hat-trick against Liverpool.
Top-flight rivals West Ham United are understood to hold an interest in King, who scored six goals and grabbed four assists in 26 matches for relegated Bournemouth last season.
Villa have enjoyed a successful recruitment push with Watkins, Matty Cash, Emiliano Martinez, Bertrand Traore and Ross Barkley joining the club and Darren Bent believes a move for King would provide a perfect ending to his former club's window.
“It would be superb, because then you’re talking about Ollie Watkins, Josh King, Bertrand Traore – that’s a front three right there," Bent told Football Insider.
“They’re all proven so that would be brilliant. I’m surprised Josh King is still there [at Bournemouth] though.
“If Villa could go and get him as well, I really like what they’re doing. For me, recruitment-wise, Aston Villa have been A+. I expect them to have a really successful season.”
It comes after another former Villa player, Alan Hutton, threw his weight behind a swoop for the 28-year-old Manchester United trainee.
West Brom are also keeping tabs on King, who is said to to be 'desperate to quit' Bournemouth in the next seven days.
Villa have Keinan Davis as backup to Watkins after Mwbana Samatta's move to Turkish side Fenerbahce.


birminghammail--2020-10-09--BRIT winner Rag 'N' Bone Man to play Midlands festival in 2021

One of the UK 's most popular artists is set to play a Midlands festival next year , it has been confirmed .
Rag ' N ' Bone Man will play Forest Live in 2021 , a summer concert series presented by Forestry England .
Forest Live is a major outdoor live music series that introduces forests to new audiences in unique , natural woodland arenas around the country .
Income generated from ticket sales helps look after the nation ’ s forests sustainably , for people to enjoy and wildlife to thrive .
There are a number of dates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to .
They include Cannock Chase in Staffordshire , Delamere Forest in Cheshire , High Lodge in Suffolk and Westonbirt in Gloucestershire .
Along with Rag N Bone Man , rock band Keane will also be playing in the same venues .
Rag N Bone Man won the 2017 BRIT ’ s ‘ British Breakthrough Act ’ and receiving the BRIT ’ s Critics ’ Choice Award in the same year , Rag ‘ n ’ Bone Man cemented his success with the record-breaking release of his 4 x platinum No .
1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for ‘ British Single ’ for the title track ( Human ) in 2018 .
Meanwhile , Keane made a long overdue return in 2019 with their latest studio album ‘ Cause and Effect ’ and a triumphant sold-out UK tour .
This release followed on from a succession of previous No 1 albums that have accumulated over 13 million sales worldwide , including the seminal debut smash , ‘ Hopes and Fears ’ .
Generating hit singles ‘ Somewhere Only We Know ’ , ‘ Everybody ’ s Changing ’ , ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ Bedshaped ’ , Tickets for Rag N Bone Man will go on sale from 9am Friday 9 October at www.forestryengland.uk/music .
Tickets to see Keane are already on sale .

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One of the UK's most popular artists is set to play a Midlands festival next year, it has been confirmed.
Rag 'N' Bone Man will play Forest Live in 2021, a summer concert series presented by Forestry England.
Forest Live is a major outdoor live music series that introduces forests to new audiences in unique, natural woodland arenas around the country.
Income generated from ticket sales helps look after the nation’s forests sustainably, for people to enjoy and wildlife to thrive.
There are a number of dates and venues that music fans can travel to. They include Cannock Chase in Staffordshire, Delamere Forest in Cheshire, High Lodge in Suffolk and Westonbirt in Gloucestershire.
Along with Rag N Bone Man, rock band Keane will also be playing in the same venues.
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Rag N Bone Man won the 2017 BRIT’s ‘British Breakthrough Act’ and receiving the BRIT’s Critics’ Choice Award in the same year, Rag‘n’Bone Man cemented his success with the record-breaking release of his 4 x platinum No. 1 album Human and a further BRIT Award for ‘British Single’ for the title track (Human) in 2018.
Meanwhile, Keane made a long overdue return in 2019 with their latest studio album ‘Cause and Effect’ and a triumphant sold-out UK tour.
This release followed on from a succession of previous No 1 albums that have accumulated over 13 million sales worldwide, including the seminal debut smash, ‘Hopes and Fears’. Generating hit singles ‘Somewhere Only We Know’, ‘Everybody’s Changing’, ‘This Is The Last Time’ and ‘Bedshaped’,
Tickets for Rag N Bone Man will go on sale from 9am Friday 9 October at www.forestryengland.uk/music. Tickets to see Keane are already on sale.