birminghammail--2020-11-02--'Chasing shadows' - Ratings as West Brom suffer dreadful defeat

West Brom ’ s miserable start to the Premier League season continued on Monday evening as they suffered another damaging blow inflicted by fellow promoted outfit and relegation battlers Fulham .
First half goals from Bobby Decordova-Reid and Ola Aina in London were more than enough to see off an Albion display that was blunt in attack and at sixes and sevens at the back .
In keeping with the autumnal holiday , the first half was a frightful performance .
Albion might ’ ve started brightly , but by the time that Fulham got to grips with the game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s not to say that Albion didn ’ t help them on their way ; Antonee Robinson found space on the left to cross to the back post where Aleksandar Mitrovic , unmarked , hung in the air and knocked the ball down to Decordova-Reid .
He too had escaped the attentions of the yellow and red shirts and he flicked home a header .
Matters got much , much worse four minutes later .
The goal itself , from Aina , was admittedly a screamer , but Mitrovic and Decordova-Reid found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their visitors in the build up .
The one opportunity , one sight of goal , that Albion did have in the first period was because of a defensive error ; Franck Anguissa passed the ball straight into the path of Karlan Grant , who ought ’ ve to have hit the target but instead he fired wide .
Albion began the second half as they ’ d started the first - marginally the better team , but they didn ’ t capitalise on their early dominance and eventually Fulham would see the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve added to their lead through Tom Cairney and Decordova-Reid , if it wasn ’ t for the efforts of Semi Ajayi .
A grim evening at the Cottage for Albion , who have slipped into the bottom three on the back of this and contemplate the visit of Spurs next Sunday .
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In truth , he had no real chance with either goal .
Fortunate to not be punished by Cairney @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clearance .
Robinson and Lookman had a lot of joy down Furlong ’ s side of the defence and it ’ s from there where the first goal came from .
It was an avenue that the Cottagers used in the first half , down that side .
Pretty much man marked compatriot Mitrovic in open play in the first half and didn ’ t give him much of a look-in - until the forward wriggled free , found room and assisted the opener .
This type of challenge ought to have worked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ via other threats .
His diagonal passing was off key in the first half and while Mitrovic only had one key touch in the box , that was to assist Decordova-Reid - the striker had escaped the centre halves ’ attention .
Monumental block on the line to keep it at 2-0 .
Hit the crossbar early doors - about as close as Albion got to getting on the score-sheet .
Got down the left once or twice in the first half to assist the isolated Diangana , but defensively he was vulnerable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to their names - the first when Mitrovic beat Townsend in the air .
Covered plenty of ground in a role further forwards .
It was a role he thrived in in the second half of last season , but here Livermore was left chasing shadows against a well drilled midfield trio who drove forwards at every occasion .
His energy was there as ever , but there were one or two poor decisions made in the first half .
Had his work cut out against a Fulham engine room that had craft @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Bilic ’ s midfield three , after his relative success last Monday .
Put himself about but didn ’ t win enough 50-50s and was overrun in the middle of the park .
His passing was very hit and miss , too .
Krovinovic found a white shirt too often .
Tad unfortunate when his trickery and agility on the byline went unrewarded , but ultimately Diangana just isn ’ t firing at the moment the way many expected him to .
Like Lamptey at Brighton , here he found a right-back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agility in Aina .
Wasted out wide , something which has become a regular occurrence in this side recently .
Having affected the game with more license to roam at Brighton , this was a really disappointing performance from Pereira who just wasn ’ t in the game .
Subbed , which didn ’ t amuse him and he disappeared down the tunnel .
Unlike last Monday , where he had a single chance and took it , Grant misfired when he really needed to find the net in the first half .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ so it meant Albion had little by way of an attacking presence in the final third on too many occasions .
Tried to dictate from his midfield position when he came on , but Sawyers wasn ’ t able to have the desired effect and no breakthrough came .
Brought on in the hope he might ’ ve had the same impact as last week , Robinson wasn ’ t able to do so .
He had a couple of attempted shots on goal that were met by Fulham bodies .

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West Brom’s miserable start to the Premier League season continued on Monday evening as they suffered another damaging blow inflicted by fellow promoted outfit and relegation battlers Fulham.
First half goals from Bobby Decordova-Reid and Ola Aina in London were more than enough to see off an Albion display that was blunt in attack and at sixes and sevens at the back.
In keeping with the autumnal holiday, the first half was a frightful performance. Albion might’ve started brightly, but by the time that Fulham got to grips with the game they were fully in control.
That’s not to say that Albion didn’t help them on their way; Antonee Robinson found space on the left to cross to the back post where Aleksandar Mitrovic, unmarked, hung in the air and knocked the ball down to Decordova-Reid. He too had escaped the attentions of the yellow and red shirts and he flicked home a header.
Matters got much, much worse four minutes later. The goal itself, from Aina, was admittedly a screamer, but Mitrovic and Decordova-Reid found it all too easy to pass around their visitors in the build up.
The one opportunity, one sight of goal, that Albion did have in the first period was because of a defensive error; Franck Anguissa passed the ball straight into the path of Karlan Grant, who ought’ve to have hit the target but instead he fired wide.
Albion began the second half as they’d started the first - marginally the better team, but they didn’t capitalise on their early dominance and eventually Fulham would see the game out comfortably. Indeed they might’ve added to their lead through Tom Cairney and Decordova-Reid, if it wasn’t for the efforts of Semi Ajayi.
A grim evening at the Cottage for Albion, who have slipped into the bottom three on the back of this and contemplate the visit of Spurs next Sunday.
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Johnstone 5
He was furious on more than one occasion with his defenders, for their lack of alertness or his dearth of willing options when he wanted to start an attack quickly. In truth, he had no real chance with either goal.
Fortunate to not be punished by Cairney when he rushed out and miscued a clearance.
Furlong 4
Robinson and Lookman had a lot of joy down Furlong’s side of the defence and it’s from there where the first goal came from. It was an avenue that the Cottagers used in the first half, down that side.
Ivanovic 4
Pretty much man marked compatriot Mitrovic in open play in the first half and didn’t give him much of a look-in - until the forward wriggled free, found room and assisted the opener. This type of challenge ought to have worked for Ivanovic, but Albion were hurt via other threats.
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Ajayi 5
His diagonal passing was off key in the first half and while Mitrovic only had one key touch in the box, that was to assist Decordova-Reid - the striker had escaped the centre halves’ attention.
Monumental block on the line to keep it at 2-0.
Townsend 4
Hit the crossbar early doors - about as close as Albion got to getting on the score-sheet. Got down the left once or twice in the first half to assist the isolated Diangana, but defensively he was vulnerable and both Decordova-Reid and Aina put goals to their names - the first when Mitrovic beat Townsend in the air.
(Image: Frank Augstein - Pool/Getty Images)
Livermore 4
Covered plenty of ground in a role further forwards. It was a role he thrived in in the second half of last season, but here Livermore was left chasing shadows against a well drilled midfield trio who drove forwards at every occasion.
Gallagher 5
His energy was there as ever, but there were one or two poor decisions made in the first half. Had his work cut out against a Fulham engine room that had craft, creativity and power.
Krovinovic 4
The deepest of Bilic’s midfield three, after his relative success last Monday. Put himself about but didn’t win enough 50-50s and was overrun in the middle of the park. His passing was very hit and miss, too. Krovinovic found a white shirt too often.
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Diangana 4
Tad unfortunate when his trickery and agility on the byline went unrewarded, but ultimately Diangana just isn’t firing at the moment the way many expected him to.
Like Lamptey at Brighton, here he found a right-back who was capable of matching him in agility in Aina.
Pereira 4
Wasted out wide, something which has become a regular occurrence in this side recently. Having affected the game with more license to roam at Brighton, this was a really disappointing performance from Pereira who just wasn’t in the game. Subbed, which didn’t amuse him and he disappeared down the tunnel.
(Image: Andy Rain - Pool/Getty Images)
Grant 4
Unlike last Monday, where he had a single chance and took it, Grant misfired when he really needed to find the net in the first half. Dropped deep to receive the ball and so it meant Albion had little by way of an attacking presence in the final third on too many occasions.
Subs
Sawyers (for Livermore 57) 5
Tried to dictate from his midfield position when he came on, but Sawyers wasn’t able to have the desired effect and no breakthrough came.
Robinson (for Pereira 57) 5
Brought on in the hope he might’ve had the same impact as last week, Robinson wasn’t able to do so. He had a couple of attempted shots on goal that were met by Fulham bodies.
Phillips (for Krovinovic 70)
Subs not used: Button, Bartley, Gibbs, Edwards
Fulham: Areola; Aina, Andersen, Adarabioyo, Robinson; Decordova-Reid (Cavaleiro 85), Cairney, Lemina (Reed 45), Anguissa, Lookman (Bryan 90); Mitrovic
Subs not used: Rodak; Odoi, Ream, Loftus-Cheek
GOALS
Fulham - Decordova-Reid 26, Aina 30
The ref: Simon Hooper
Up next: Tottenham Hotspur (h) - Sunday 8 November, 12 noon KO


birminghammail--2020-11-02--Pubs offer pints for 95p to avoid wasting beer in new lockdown

Birmingham pubs are offering pints for just 95p to reduce the wastage as they close for the second national lockdown .
Customers will be able to buy all cask ale beer for less than a pound at Stonegate venues , including the Bristol Pear and Brasshouse , until the venues close .
The offer is only valid from tonight , Monday , November 2 until Wednesday , November 4 , the pub said .
From Thursday , all pubs , salons , gyms , and non-essential shops will be ordered to close in a last minute bid to drive down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to end on December 2 with hopes families will be able to spend Christmas together , though the restrictions could stretch beyond that .
Some of the Birmingham venues include the Great Stone Inn , The Goose , The Old Court , The Crown , Be At One , Popworld and Walkabout .
The company is hoping to entice pub-goers to come in and enjoy the discounted beverages in a bid to reduce the number of pints poured down the drain .
In the first lockdown , which started on March 23 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pour 70 million pints of beer down the drain .
The Wellington in Birmingham city centre said it had thrown 'more than any other pub in the country ' , with over 20,000 pints wasted as they closed their doors .
Revealing the three-day sale on booze , Stonegate 's managing director Helen Charlesworth said : “ Once again , the hospitality industry is being told to bear the financial brunt of further regulations in the Government ’ s response to COVID-19 .
`` Given the short notice , this 95p pint sale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across our estate .
`` Cask ale only has a shelf life of a few days once its tapped and spiled , and in March the British Beer and Pub Association estimated that over 70 million pints of beer were poured down the drain .
“ We also would prefer our customers to enjoy the beer – responsibly , of course - rather than pouring it away .
`` Just like in March , our pubs will continue to be at the centre of their communities during this lockdown and we look forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enjoying the Christmas festivities together . ''

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Birmingham pubs are offering pints for just 95p to reduce the wastage as they close for the second national lockdown.
Customers will be able to buy all cask ale beer for less than a pound at Stonegate venues, including the Bristol Pear and Brasshouse, until the venues close.
The offer is only valid from tonight, Monday, November 2 until Wednesday, November 4, the pub said. From Thursday, all pubs, salons, gyms, and non-essential shops will be ordered to close in a last minute bid to drive down coronavirus cases.
The lockdown is due to end on December 2 with hopes families will be able to spend Christmas together, though the restrictions could stretch beyond that.
Some of the Birmingham venues include the Great Stone Inn, The Goose, The Old Court, The Crown, Be At One, Popworld and Walkabout.
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The company is hoping to entice pub-goers to come in and enjoy the discounted beverages in a bid to reduce the number of pints poured down the drain.
In the first lockdown, which started on March 23, it is estimated boozers were forced to pour 70 million pints of beer down the drain.
The Wellington in Birmingham city centre said it had thrown 'more than any other pub in the country', with over 20,000 pints wasted as they closed their doors.
Revealing the three-day sale on booze, Stonegate's managing director Helen Charlesworth said: “Once again, the hospitality industry is being told to bear the financial brunt of further regulations in the Government’s response to COVID-19.
"Given the short notice, this 95p pint sale is to ensure minimal wastage of product across our estate.
"Cask ale only has a shelf life of a few days once its tapped and spiled, and in March the British Beer and Pub Association estimated that over 70 million pints of beer were poured down the drain.
“We also would prefer our customers to enjoy the beer – responsibly, of course - rather than pouring it away.
"Just like in March, our pubs will continue to be at the centre of their communities during this lockdown and we look forward to reopening as soon as possible and enjoying the Christmas festivities together."


birminghammail--2020-11-02--Watch armed thugs steal cash and fags in terrifying post office robbery

This is the terrifying moment armed robbers threatened a shopkeeper before making of with £2,000 in cash and cigarettes .
The hooded pair , who are now being hunted by police officers , struck at the Coleshill Road post office in Atherstone on Tuesday , October 27 just before 6pm .
Owner Dev Verma said : “ They came in and said ‘ we need some cigarettes ’ so my worker walked behind the counter to get them like we normally do but one of the guys followed him .
“ They had a car spanner and said they would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they asked him for money .
“ They got away with , roughly give or take £50 or £60 here or there , about £2,000 .
It was about £600 from the till and I think £1,300 or £1,400 in cigarettes .
“ What can I do ?
I called the police .
This is the second time it has happened .
Last year was the same .
“ He ( the worker ) is alright .
He is just a bit shaken up .
I wasn ’ t there at the time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They didn ’ t hurt him physically or anything like that but they threatened to.
” Warwickshire Police say : `` We were called at around 7.25pm on Tuesday , October 27 to a report of a robbery at a post office on Coleshill Road , Atherstone .
`` Two men , believed to be wearing masks and hooded tops , are alleged to have entered the store and threatened staff before making off with a quantity of cash and cigarettes .
`` While no arrests have been made , investigations are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could assist with our enquiries is asked to report this to us via our website or by calling 101 quoting incident number 320 of October 27 . ''

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This is the terrifying moment armed robbers threatened a shopkeeper before making of with £2,000 in cash and cigarettes.
The hooded pair, who are now being hunted by police officers, struck at the Coleshill Road post office in Atherstone on Tuesday, October 27 just before 6pm.
Owner Dev Verma said: “They came in and said ‘we need some cigarettes’ so my worker walked behind the counter to get them like we normally do but one of the guys followed him.
“They had a car spanner and said they would hit him, scaring him. Then they asked him for money.
“They got away with, roughly give or take £50 or £60 here or there, about £2,000. It was about £600 from the till and I think £1,300 or £1,400 in cigarettes.
“What can I do? I called the police. This is the second time it has happened. Last year was the same.
“He (the worker) is alright. He is just a bit shaken up. I wasn’t there at the time, it was one of my employees. They didn’t hurt him physically or anything like that but they threatened to.”
Warwickshire Police say: "We were called at around 7.25pm on Tuesday, October 27 to a report of a robbery at a post office on Coleshill Road, Atherstone.
"Two men, believed to be wearing masks and hooded tops, are alleged to have entered the store and threatened staff before making off with a quantity of cash and cigarettes.
"While no arrests have been made, investigations are ongoing to identify the suspects.
"Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could assist with our enquiries is asked to report this to us via our website or by calling 101 quoting incident number 320 of October 27."


birminghammail--2020-11-02--Frank Leboeuf prefers Aston Villa title win over 'sad' Spurs victory

Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf would rather see Aston Villa win the Premier League than Tottenham Hotspur .
Leboeuf , a World Cup winner with France in 1998 , has been very critical of Spurs ' style of play under Jose Mourinho with the North London side emerging as title contenders this season .
Tottenham have only lost once and sit in second place , two points behind Liverpool after seven games .
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`` No , no , no , hopefully not , '' Leboeuf told ESPN FC , via the Daily Express , referring to the possibility of Spurs winning the title .
`` If Tottenham , playing like that , win the title I think it 's going to be sad for the Premier League .
`` I loved how Tottenham played like two years ago when they went to the Champions League final , the way they played games , the way they were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` But come on , if Tottenham win the league playing like that , I think we have to shut down the Premier League , that would be better for everybody . ''
Leboeuf then went on to name-check Villa among the teams he would prefer to see win the Premier League '' Leicester City again , Wolverhampton Wanderers , Southampton , I do n't know , Aston Villa , West Ham , I do n't know , '' he said .
`` A team who tries to play football , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Everything 's going to go back to order after maybe January where players will be in a better shape and you 're going to see Liverpool , City , just a level down Chelsea in the first three places .
That 's just normal . ''

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Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf would rather see Aston Villa win the Premier League than Tottenham Hotspur.
Leboeuf, a World Cup winner with France in 1998, has been very critical of Spurs' style of play under Jose Mourinho with the North London side emerging as title contenders this season.
Tottenham have only lost once and sit in second place, two points behind Liverpool after seven games.
Villa, meanwhile, are two points and five spots behind Spurs and the two teams meet on January 12 at Villa Park in their first meeting this campaign.
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Leboeuf hasn't held back in a scathing assessment of Tottenham and Mourinho, claiming a Premier League win for the team from the capital would be disappointing for the top flight of English football.
"No, no, no, hopefully not," Leboeuf told ESPN FC, via the Daily Express , referring to the possibility of Spurs winning the title.
"If Tottenham, playing like that, win the title I think it's going to be sad for the Premier League.
"I loved how Tottenham played like two years ago when they went to the Champions League final, the way they played games, the way they were playing together, that was absolutely fantastic.
"But come on, if Tottenham win the league playing like that, I think we have to shut down the Premier League, that would be better for everybody."
Leboeuf then went on to name-check Villa among the teams he would prefer to see win the Premier League
"Leicester City again, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Southampton, I don't know, Aston Villa, West Ham, I don't know," he said.
"A team who tries to play football, who makes me enjoy watching a game.
"Everything's going to go back to order after maybe January where players will be in a better shape and you're going to see Liverpool, City, just a level down Chelsea in the first three places. That's just normal."


birminghammail--2020-11-02--Police called to Asda car park as hundreds gather and fireworks thrown

A police car was damaged after a firework ‘ was thrown at it ’ during a car meet .
Police were called to Asda in Ventura Park , Tamworth shortly after 7.40pm last night ( Sunday ) to find hundreds of people had gathered at the site .
A video of the scene at 8pm captured fireworks being let off .
Hannah Sterling said : “ I thought Asda was open late and everyone was panic buying at first until I saw the fireworks .
“ There were loads of cars with people setting off fire works in Asda car @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One parent , who did not want to be named , said : “ The car park was packed , it looked like young people having some sort of firework party .
I have never seen the car park so full .
“ It ’ s normally empty when I pick my daughter up at 8pm on a Sunday as the shop closes at 4 but the car park was rammed and there were a lot of people wandering around .
“ Police arrived just after I did- two cars .
We left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Officers were called to the Asda car park in Ventura Park , Tamworth shortly after 7.40pm last night ( Sunday , November 1 ) following reports of a car meet taking place .
“ Officers arrived and worked to disperse the hundreds of people who had gathered .
A police car was damaged after a firework was thrown at it .
“ Further enquires - including the assessment of CCTV and Body Worn Video - are now taking place to identify those involved .
“ Staffordshire Police would like to remind the community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Protection orders and we ’ ll work with partners to seek prosecutions for those found to be breaching them.
” An Asda spokesperson said : ‘ ’ We would like to thank Staffordshire Police for arriving soon after we alerted them to a gathering in our car park and we will be working with them in their investigations .
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A police car was damaged after a firework ‘was thrown at it’ during a car meet.
Police were called to Asda in Ventura Park, Tamworth shortly after 7.40pm on Sunday to find hundreds of people had gathered at the site.
A video of the scene at 8pm captured fireworks being let off.
Hannah Sterling said: “I thought Asda was open late and everyone was panic buying at first until I saw the fireworks.
“There were loads of cars with people setting off fire works in Asda car park. Police moved them on.”
One parent, who did not want to be named, said: “The car park was packed, it looked like young people having some sort of firework party. I have never seen the car park so full.
“It’s normally empty when I pick my daughter up at 8pm on a Sunday as the shop closes at 4 but the car park was rammed and there were a lot of people wandering around.
“Police arrived just after I did- two cars. We left immediately.”
Staffordshire Police confirmed: “Officers were called to the Asda car park in Ventura Park, Tamworth shortly after 7.40pm last night (Sunday, November 1) following reports of a car meet taking place.
“Officers arrived and worked to disperse the hundreds of people who had gathered. A police car was damaged after a firework was thrown at it.
“Further enquires - including the assessment of CCTV and Body Worn Video - are now taking place to identify those involved.
“Staffordshire Police would like to remind the community that Tamworth is covered by Public Space Protection orders and we’ll work with partners to seek prosecutions for those found to be breaching them.”
An Asda spokesperson said: ‘’We would like to thank Staffordshire Police for arriving soon after we alerted them to a gathering in our car park and we will be working with them in their investigations.’’


birminghammail--2020-11-02--Will DIY stores open in lockdown? Screwfix, B&Q, Range, Wickes, Homebase latest

Home improvements have helped keep many people occupied in a constructive way during the coronavirus pandemic .
Those who have been stuck at home and unable to work ploughed their energy into creative and cut-price makeovers of their homes , including transforming tired-looking kitchens , bathrooms , halls and gardens .
But what will happen during the new lockdown ?
Will you finally be able to tackle that DIY project to deal with the stress and confinement of further restrictions ?
The Government 's latest guidance ahead of the national lockdown starting on November 5 said : `` Food shops @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other retailers providing essential goods and services can remain open .
`` Essential retail should follow Covid-secure guidelines to protect customers , visitors and workers .
`` Non-essential retail can remain open for delivery to customers and click-and-collect . ''
And while the Government has yet to clarify what 'certain other retailers ' means , several DIY stores have said they will continue trading .
Screwfix said on its website : `` Across the United Kingdom , Screwfix has been classed as an essential retailer and our stores will remain open , where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There are safety measures in place in all stores that mean you can continue to shop with us safely . ''
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5pm hours on Monday to Saturday .
These are in Aintree , Bootle , Bradford - Bowling , Cardiff Grangetown , Derry/Londonderry , Haydock , Speke , St Helens and Weybridge .
Find your nearest branch of Screwfix here B & Q has a statement on its website that says : `` As an essential retailer , our stores across the UK and Ireland will remain open , with strong controls and strict social distancing measures in place . ''
Most of its branches are open 8am to 10pm Monday to Friday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 10.30am to 4.30pm Sunday .
Find your nearest branch of B & Q here The Range stayed open during the first lockdown but has yet to issue confirmation on what it will be doing this time .
However , it 's expected to continue trading .
In April , a spokesman for The Range said : `` The Range has been classified as an essential retailer by the UK government .
We therefore continue to open to serve our community and customers in these challenging times .
In doing so we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guidance . ''
Find your nearest branch of The Range here Wickes said on Twitter in response to a customer : `` We are open during lockdown being considered an essential store '' .
Find your nearest branch of Wickes here .
Homebase said : `` We are awaiting confirmation from the UK Government on the full list of essential retailers for this second national lockdown , but expect that Homebase will be included , meaning that stores will remain open beyond Thursday November 5 with strict safety measures in place . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Those businesses and venues that will definitely be closing include : • all non-essential retail , including , but not limited to clothing and electronics stores , vehicle showrooms , travel agents , betting shops , auction houses , tailors , car washes , tobacco and vape shops .
• indoor and outdoor leisure facilities such as bowling alleys , leisure centres and gyms , sports facilities including swimming pools , golf courses and driving ranges , dance studios , stables and riding centres , soft play facilities , climbing walls and climbing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ water and theme parks , • entertainment venues such as theatres , concert halls , cinemas , museums and galleries , casinos , adult gaming centres and arcades , bingo halls , bowling alleys , concert halls , zoos and other animal attractions , botanical gardens ; • personal care facilities such as hair , beauty and nail salons , tattoo parlours , spas , massage parlours , body and skin piercing services , non-medical acupuncture , and tanning salons .

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Home improvements have helped keep many people occupied in a constructive way during the coronavirus pandemic.
Those who have been stuck at home and unable to work ploughed their energy into creative and cut-price makeovers, including transforming tired-looking kitchens, bathrooms, halls and gardens.
But what will happen during the new lockdown? Will you finally be able to tackle that DIY project to deal with the stress and confinement of further restrictions?
The Government's latest guidance ahead of the national lockdown starting on November 5 said: "Food shops, supermarkets, garden centres and certain other retailers providing essential goods and services can remain open.
"Essential retail should follow Covid-secure guidelines to protect customers, visitors and workers.
"Non-essential retail can remain open for delivery to customers and click-and-collect."
And while the Government has yet to clarify what 'certain other retailers' means, several DIY stores have said they will continue trading.
Screwfix said on its website: "Across the United Kingdom, Screwfix has been classed as an essential retailer and our stores will remain open, where it is safe to do so. There are safety measures in place in all stores that mean you can continue to shop with us safely."
The UK hardware store has kept its 682 stores open throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
Almost all Screwfix branches are open from 7am-8pm Mon-Fri, 7am-6pm Sat and 9am-4pm Sun (Northern Ireland 1-6pm).
Nine of its stores have 8am to 5pm hours on Monday to Saturday. These are in Aintree, Bootle, Bradford Bowling, Cardiff Grangetown, Derry/Londonderry, Haydock, Speke, St Helens and Weybridge.
Find your nearest branch of Screwfix here
A B&Q spokesperson said: "Following the latest Government announcement, we want to reassure customers that, as an essential retailer, our stores will remain open to help keep their homes warm, safe and secure, particularly as we go into winter.
"Customer and colleague safety is our number one priority, so the stringent social distancing measures we have in our stores will continue.
"When shopping in our stores, we continue to ask all our customers to shop responsibly and follow the local government’s social distancing guidelines.
"Customers are also able to place orders online for Click + Collect, as well as home delivery, and book a virtual kitchen planning appointment."
Most of its branches are open 8am to 10pm Monday to Friday, 8am or 9am to 8pm on Saturday and 10.30am to 4.30pm Sunday.
Find your nearest branch of B&Q here
The Range stayed open during the first lockdown and has now issued confirmation on what it will be doing this time.
In a social media update, it explained: "On Government advice we remained open during the last lockdown and will continue to remain open for your convenience
"To give you time to shop this week we have extended the vast majority of our stores opening hours in England & Scotland until 10pm."
Find your nearest branch of The Range here
Wickes said on Twitter in response to a customer: "We are open during lockdown being considered an essential store".
Find your nearest branch of Wickes here.
Homebase said: "We are awaiting confirmation from the UK Government on the full list of essential retailers for this second national lockdown, but expect that Homebase will be included, meaning that stores will remain open beyond Thursday November 5 with strict safety measures in place."
Find your nearest branch of Homebase here
Also remaining open is Toolstation, which has been classed as an essential retailer.
A spokesman for Toolstation said: "In line with Government guidelines, as an essential retailer of tools, DIY and hardware and a critical part of the supply chain for the construction industry, all stores will remain open across the UK to provide our trade and retail customers with the products they need.
"The safety and wellbeing of our colleagues and customers remains paramount, and our stores are operating safely in a modified store layout with social distance measurements in place.
"Customers can shop from our stores as well as online with both home delivery and contactless click & collect services available. We stand by our customers and colleagues during this time and are committed to helping to keep the UK's homes and businesses warm, dry and secure throughout the winter ahead."
Find your nearest branch of Toolstation here
In contrast, many businesses and venues will definitely be closing.
They include:


birminghammail--2020-11-02--Boris Johnson promises 'as normal a Christmas as possible'

Prime Minister Boris Johnson told MPs he was `` sure '' the country could enjoy `` as normal a Christmas as possible '' if everyone obeyed lockdown rules to prevent the spread of coronavirus .
Mr Johnson said he was also aware of religious festivals coming up soon , including the festival of Diwali , celebrated by Hindus , Sikhs and Jains , and the Jewish festival of Hanukkah .
He was speaking in the House of Commons in response to a question from Meriden MP Saqib Bhatti .
The new four-week national lockdown is due to end on December @ @ @ @ @ @ @ constituents were worried about what would happen after that .
The MP said : `` 2020 has been desperately difficult for the whole counry and I know the PM is committed to ending these new measures by December 2 .
But many of my constuents in Meriden are also worried about what will happen afterwards .
So can he commit to doing everything he can , to at least make sure that we 'll have some sort of normal Christmas , and making sure we have measures in place so households will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by December 25 . ''
Mr Johnson said : `` I 'm conscious that we 've got Diwali , we 've got Hanukkah , we 've got many , many religious celebrations coming up in December .
And I do want people to have as normal a Christmas as posisble .
`` And that 's why I think it 's very important the whole country comes together to follow these measures . ''
Referring to the reproduction rate of the virus , known as R , he said : `` I 'm sure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can get the R down in the way I have described and people can have as normal a Christmas as possible . ''
Although Mr Johnson appeared to refer to Diwali taking place in December , the five-day festival begins on November 12 this year , with the main celebrations on November 14 .

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson told MPs he was "sure" the country could enjoy "as normal a Christmas as possible" if everyone obeyed lockdown rules to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Mr Johnson said he was also aware of religious festivals coming up soon, including the festival of Diwali, celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains, and the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.
He was speaking in the House of Commons in response to a question from Meriden MP Saqib Bhatti. The new four-week national lockdown is due to end on December 2, but Mr Bhatti said his constituents were worried about what would happen after that.
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The MP said: "2020 has been desperately difficult for the whole counry and I know the PM is committed to ending these new measures by December 2.
But many of my constuents in Meriden are also worried about what will happen afterwards. So can he commit to doing everything he can, to at least make sure that we'll have some sort of normal Christmas, and making sure we have measures in place so households will be able to mix, at least, by December 25."
Mr Johnson said: "I'm conscious that we've got Diwali, we've got Hanukkah, we've got many, many religious celebrations coming up in December. And I do want people to have as normal a Christmas as posisble.
"And that's why I think it's very important the whole country comes together to follow these measures."
Referring to the reproduction rate of the virus, known as R, he said: "I'm sure that if we do, then we can get the R down in the way I have described and people can have as normal a Christmas as possible."
Although Mr Johnson appeared to refer to Diwali taking place in December, the five-day festival begins on November 12 this year, with the main celebrations on November 14.


birminghammail--2020-11-02--Tesco to close trouble-hit car park overnight to stop boy racers

A busy Tesco superstore in Birmingham has vowed to close its car park overnight with more barriers to stop boy racers after months of 'havoc ' and trouble .
The supermarket chain has promised to take action to shut the Hodge Hill car park outside of opening hours following nightly reports of anti-social behaviour .
It has been forced to step in after a barrage of complaints from residents over boy racers using the empty space as a 'race track ' every time the store closed .
Distressed residents said they were suffering sleepless nights by the 'horrendous ' sound @ @ @ @ @ @ @ skidding around the parking spaces .
Residents previously told how dealers used the empty space once the store closed up for the night to sell drugs , have sex with prostitutes and race cars .
Tesco said it had stepped up CCTV and installed barriers for the inside part of its car park in February , but months later , the racing still continued in the outer section near to Coleshill Road .
Bosses at the superstore have now pledged to install further barriers to close off the car park after BirminghamLive reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behaviour .
On November 2 , a Tesco spokesperson said : “ We have been working hard to try and deter those causing anti-social behaviour in the car park and as a result are taking action to install further barriers to close the car park overnight .
`` We know this has been a concern to local people and we continue to work with the police to help stop this . ''
Councillor Majid Mahmood , for Hodge Hill , has been pleading with Tesco to take action for month after complaints from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m delighted that Tesco have now agreed to install metal barriers to help prevent the ASB that has been rife in Tesco car park .
`` The new measures announced will help alleviate the noise pollution created by the racing and other ASB .
`` I would like to thank Tesco on behalf of residents for their cooperation in working with us in tackling the minority of people who have caused havoc in our area . ''
Carer Stacey McCann , who was left struggling to sleep because of the noise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pleased with the news , but hoped Tesco would stick to their promise .
Speaking on behalf of her worried neighbours last week , she said : `` My neighbours are elderly and isolated during Covid .
They 're vulnerable , they 're frightened .
`` The [ housing ] scheme is literally at the back of Tesco Hodge Hill and most nights the car park is like a race track , the noise is horrendous skidding around with the loud exhausts .
`` This has been going on for eight months now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm up at 5am to work a 12 hour shift .
I understand they want to rev their cars but this is going on nearly every night , and it 's just not fair . ''

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A busy Tesco superstore in Birmingham has vowed to close its car park overnight with more barriers to stop boy racers after months of 'havoc' and trouble.
The supermarket chain has promised to take action to shut the Hodge Hill car park outside of opening hours following nightly reports of anti-social behaviour.
It has been forced to step in after a barrage of complaints from residents over boy racers using the empty space as a 'race track' every time the store closed.
Distressed residents said they were suffering sleepless nights by the 'horrendous' sound of loud, modified exhausts and cars skidding around the parking spaces.
Residents previously told how dealers used the empty space once the store closed up for the night to sell drugs, have sex with prostitutes and race cars.
Tesco said it had stepped up CCTV and installed barriers for the inside part of its car park in February, but months later, the racing still continued in the outer section near to Coleshill Road.
Bosses at the superstore have now pledged to install further barriers to close off the car park after BirminghamLive reported the deluge of complaints over the anti-social behaviour.
On November 2, a Tesco spokesperson said: “We have been working hard to try and deter those causing anti-social behaviour in the car park and as a result are taking action to install further barriers to close the car park overnight.
"We know this has been a concern to local people and we continue to work with the police to help stop this."
Councillor Majid Mahmood, for Hodge Hill, has been pleading with Tesco to take action for month after complaints from upset locals.
He said: "I’m delighted that Tesco have now agreed to install metal barriers to help prevent the ASB that has been rife in Tesco car park.
"The new measures announced will help alleviate the noise pollution created by the racing and other ASB.
"I would like to thank Tesco on behalf of residents for their cooperation in working with us in tackling the minority of people who have caused havoc in our area."
Carer Stacey McCann, who was left struggling to sleep because of the noise near her home, said she was pleased with the news, but hoped Tesco would stick to their promise.
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Speaking on behalf of her worried neighbours last week, she said: "My neighbours are elderly and isolated during Covid. They're vulnerable, they're frightened.
"The [housing] scheme is literally at the back of Tesco Hodge Hill and most nights the car park is like a race track, the noise is horrendous skidding around with the loud exhausts.
"This has been going on for eight months now I'm a carer myself and I'm up at 5am to work a 12 hour shift. I understand they want to rev their cars but this is going on nearly every night, and it's just not fair."


birminghammail--2020-11-02--'Unbelievable' Shabani makes his point in latest Wolves U23 outing

Meritan Shabani netted his first goal in over a year to help Wolverhampton Wanderers ’ under-23s seal an emphatic 3-0 win over Fulham .
The 21-year-old has been working his way back to fitness with Wolves ’ second string following a long spell on the sidelines with that knee injury he sustained against Reading in the Carabao Cup last year .
Shabani has trained with Nuno Espirito Santo ’ s squad of late and appeared on the bench for the cup clash with Stoke City in September .
But his path to first team minutes is blocked at present , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him in the pecking order - though the latter didn ’ t even make the bench against Crystal Palace last time out .
Here ’ s how Shabani got on in today ’ s match with Fulham at Aggborough : Where did he play ?
Nuno loves versatile players and Shabani has shown plenty of that in his short Wolves career .
At the beginning of last season , when Shabani was feeling his way into life at Wolves , he tended to play up front or wide when the under-23s played a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ naturally an attack-minded midfielder and played as one of the ‘ eights ’ in a three-man midfield against Fulham , with Luke Cundle and Taylor Perry alongside him .
Shabani and Perry , the other number eight , were given freedom to attack while Cundle sat deep and looked to set the tempo for James Collins ’ side .
He moved up front for the final 15 minutes and seemed to enjoy the extra freedom .
How did he play ?
Shabani had moments in the first half without getting anywhere near his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adding to Buur ’ s early goal and had Andreas Sondergaard to thank for keeping Fulham ’ s attackers at bay with a string of excellent saves .
Shabani helped out defensively and showed some clever movement to get in behind Fulham ’ s defence to collect a pass from Luke Cundle at one stage , but Perry ’ s effort was blocked after the German teed him up .
He made a big effort to get closer to Wolves ’ front two after half-time and linked up neatly with Theo Corbeanu before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bueno on the left .
Bueno couldn ’ t quite get it under his spell quickly enough to get a shot away .
He joined Corbeanu in attack after Chem Campbell made way late on and continued to link up superbly with the Canadian forward .
But it was goalkeeper Sondergaard who assisted Shabani for his late goal .
The Dane pinged a perfectly weighted ball into Shabani ’ s path and he twisted the covering defender inside out before slotting the ball past Fulham goalkeeper George Wickens at the near post .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ game and a fitting finish to an impressive 90 minutes for the ex-Bayern Munich man .
What did his manager say ?
Under-23s head coach James Collins said : “ Right at the very end Meritan got his goal which I was delighted about because he ’ s had a long road back from injury .
“ He ’ s an unbelievable kid .
His work-rate , his effort , his willingness to improve is outstanding .
He ’ s got great ability .
“ He ’ s still got to learn to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no one knows that more than him .
We have a conversation after every game , quite a deep conversation every week , because he ’ s very hard on himself .
Sometimes we ’ re telling him not to be , but he ’ s self-analytical and critical of himself because he wants to get better .
“ I ’ m absolutely delighted with him .
He ’ s still got a lot to do to get where he wants to get to , but he ’ s on the right pathway @ @

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Meritan Shabani netted his first goal in over a year to help Wolverhampton Wanderers’ under-23s seal an emphatic 3-0 win over Fulham.
The 21-year-old has been working his way back to fitness with Wolves’ second string following a long spell on the sidelines with that knee injury he sustained against Reading in the Carabao Cup last year.
Shabani has trained with Nuno Espirito Santo’s squad of late and appeared on the bench for the cup clash with Stoke City in September.
But his path to first team minutes is blocked at present, with Owen Otasowie and Vitinha ahead of him in the pecking order - though the latter didn’t even make the bench against Crystal Palace last time out.
Here’s how Shabani got on in today’s match with Fulham at Aggborough:
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Where did he play?
Nuno loves versatile players and Shabani has shown plenty of that in his short Wolves career.
At the beginning of last season, when Shabani was feeling his way into life at Wolves, he tended to play up front or wide when the under-23s played a trio of forwards.
But he is naturally an attack-minded midfielder and played as one of the ‘eights’ in a three-man midfield against Fulham, with Luke Cundle and Taylor Perry alongside him.
Shabani and Perry, the other number eight, were given freedom to attack while Cundle sat deep and looked to set the tempo for James Collins’ side.
He moved up front for the final 15 minutes and seemed to enjoy the extra freedom.
How did he play?
Shabani had moments in the first half without getting anywhere near his highest level. Wolves rarely looked like adding to Buur’s early goal and had Andreas Sondergaard to thank for keeping Fulham’s attackers at bay with a string of excellent saves.
Shabani helped out defensively and showed some clever movement to get in behind Fulham’s defence to collect a pass from Luke Cundle at one stage, but Perry’s effort was blocked after the German teed him up.
He made a big effort to get closer to Wolves’ front two after half-time and linked up neatly with Theo Corbeanu before firing an excellent pass out towards Hugo Bueno on the left. Bueno couldn’t quite get it under his spell quickly enough to get a shot away.
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He joined Corbeanu in attack after Chem Campbell made way late on and continued to link up superbly with the Canadian forward.
But it was goalkeeper Sondergaard who assisted Shabani for his late goal. The Dane pinged a perfectly weighted ball into Shabani’s path and he twisted the covering defender inside out before slotting the ball past Fulham goalkeeper George Wickens at the near post.
It was the final kick of the game and a fitting finish to an impressive 90 minutes for the ex-Bayern Munich man.
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What did his manager say?
Under-23s head coach James Collins said: “Right at the very end Meritan got his goal which I was delighted about because he’s had a long road back from injury.
“He’s an unbelievable kid. His work-rate, his effort, his willingness to improve is outstanding. He’s got great ability.
“He’s still got to learn to make better decisions in certain times but no one knows that more than him. We have a conversation after every game, quite a deep conversation every week, because he’s very hard on himself. Sometimes we’re telling him not to be, but he’s self-analytical and critical of himself because he wants to get better.
“I’m absolutely delighted with him. He’s still got a lot to do to get where he wants to get to, but he’s on the right pathway.”


birminghammail--2020-11-02--Aston Villa contract state of play as Dean Smith told to make John McGinn move

Dean Smith has been told to sign Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn to a new contract .
McGinn , who signed a new deal last year , has impressed in the new season after struggling with Villa 's post-lockdown fixtures .
The Scotland international recently declared himself back to full fitness with the 26 year-old finally at100 per cent after recovering from an ankle injury sustained in December .
Villa made five summer signings bringing in established Premier League quality like Ross Barkley and top flight-newcomers such as Matty Cash and Ollie Watkins with Smith 's side opening the season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But some of their best work came in the boardroom , with new contracts handed out to captain Jack Grealish and defender Tyrone Mings .
Now former Leeds United player Danny Mills thinks McGinn should be handed a new deal by Smith .
Speaking to website Football Insider , Mills said : `` McGinn is a top-class player and if you do not reward players in this day and age and they get within two years of their contract they start thinking , 'Maybe I am not wanted and I will walk away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ undoubtedly a fantastic player and you have to tie down your assets so at least then if they are to be sold you can get good money for them . ''
Ordered by the date of their expiring contracts , Villa ’ s squad list reads in order of least important to most important first-team players .
Those with just a matter of months on their Villa deals include Neil Taylor , Ahmed Elmohamady and Henri Lansbury ; peripheral figures in the Villans ' first season back in the top flight .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who has just under two years remaining is defender Kortney Hause .
Formerly of Wolverhampton Wanderers , Hause made just 13 Premier League appearances last season and appears to be behind first-choice centre-backs Mings and Ezri Konsa in the pecking order .
He could seek a move in the next 12 months , and would be available at a knockdown price , but movement for 22-year-old Konsa or England international Mings could open up a slot in Villa 's back-line once again .
Villa 's tendency to secure key players to long-term contracts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ derisory bids for Grealish .
The vast majority of the squad have three or more years remaining , in particular those who are indispensable to Smith ’ s starting XI .
Konsa , Matt Targett and Douglas Luiz are amongst the players with three years remaining ; three relatively young players with bright futures and could easily fetch mouth-watering sums in the transfer market .
Wingers Trezeguet and Anwar El Ghazi are also tied to their Villa Park deals until 2023 , and while at present they appear to be effective back-ups to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decline further , they may end up being assets Villa prove unable to offload .
Back-up goalkeeper Lovre Kalinic 's deal expires in 2023 , too .
Expiring in 2024 and later Players with four years on their contracts are very difficult to prise away from their clubs .
This is why Villa have ensured their star men will not pose the kind of problem where player power and the running down of contracts becomes an issue .
Watkins , Grealish and Cash have the longest term deals at the club , running @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there are more players contracted until 2024 than any other date at Villa Park .
New man Martinez signed a four-year agreement this summer , meaning he is likely to stay at the club until 2024 , along with Mings , Marvelous Nakamba , McGinn and Keinan Davis .
Wesley also remains on a deal up until 2024 with a return from injury pencilled in for after Christmas .
All of the above signifies a club that is well-run , focused on protecting its key players from the so-called top six who , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ circle like vultures and pick off 'want-aways ' from clubs further down the league table .
Elsewhere , Conor Hourihane signed an extension with the club following his key role in their promotion but could find himself at a crossroads next summer should a permanent move for Barkley be pursued .

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Dean Smith has been told to sign Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn to a new contract.
McGinn, who signed a new deal last year, has impressed in the new season after struggling with Villa's post-lockdown fixtures.
The Scotland international recently declared himself back to full fitness with the 26 year-old finally at100 per cent after recovering from an ankle injury sustained in December.
Villa made five summer signings bringing in established Premier League quality like Ross Barkley and top flight-newcomers such as Matty Cash and Ollie Watkins with Smith's side opening the season with four wins from six games.
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But some of their best work came in the boardroom, with new contracts handed out to captain Jack Grealish and defender Tyrone Mings.
Now former Leeds United player Danny Mills thinks McGinn should be handed a new deal by Smith.
Speaking to website Football Insider, Mills said: "McGinn is a top-class player and if you do not reward players in this day and age and they get within two years of their contract they start thinking, 'Maybe I am not wanted and I will walk away and leave'.
"He is undoubtedly a fantastic player and you have to tie down your assets so at least then if they are to be sold you can get good money for them."
Expiring in 2021
Here's the state of play with every senior Villa player's contract...
Ordered by the date of their expiring contracts, Villa’s squad list reads in order of least important to most important first-team players. Those with just a matter of months on their Villa deals include Neil Taylor, Ahmed Elmohamady and Henri Lansbury; peripheral figures in the Villans' first season back in the top flight.
Expiring in 2022
The only player in Villa's first-team squad who has just under two years remaining is defender Kortney Hause. Formerly of Wolverhampton Wanderers, Hause made just 13 Premier League appearances last season and appears to be behind first-choice centre-backs Mings and Ezri Konsa in the pecking order.
He could seek a move in the next 12 months, and would be available at a knockdown price, but movement for 22-year-old Konsa or England international Mings could open up a slot in Villa's back-line once again.
Expiring in 2023
Villa's tendency to secure key players to long-term contracts is something which helped them stave off derisory bids for Grealish. The vast majority of the squad have three or more years remaining, in particular those who are indispensable to Smith’s starting XI.
Konsa, Matt Targett and Douglas Luiz are amongst the players with three years remaining; three relatively young players with bright futures and could easily fetch mouth-watering sums in the transfer market. Wingers Trezeguet and Anwar El Ghazi are also tied to their Villa Park deals until 2023, and while at present they appear to be effective back-ups to Grealish and Bertrand Traore, should they decline further, they may end up being assets Villa prove unable to offload. Back-up goalkeeper Lovre Kalinic's deal expires in 2023, too.
Expiring in 2024 and later
Players with four years on their contracts are very difficult to prise away from their clubs. This is why Villa have ensured their star men will not pose the kind of problem where player power and the running down of contracts becomes an issue.
Watkins, Grealish and Cash have the longest term deals at the club, running for another five seasons. However, there are more players contracted until 2024 than any other date at Villa Park.
New man Martinez signed a four-year agreement this summer, meaning he is likely to stay at the club until 2024, along with Mings, Marvelous Nakamba, McGinn and Keinan Davis. Wesley also remains on a deal up until 2024 with a return from injury pencilled in for after Christmas.
All of the above signifies a club that is well-run, focused on protecting its key players from the so-called top six who, with their financial muscle, can often circle like vultures and pick off 'want-aways' from clubs further down the league table.
Elsewhere, Conor Hourihane signed an extension with the club following his key role in their promotion but could find himself at a crossroads next summer should a permanent move for Barkley be pursued.


birminghammail--2020-11-02--Mum worried sick as daughter, 13, missing for two days

A desperate mum has pleaded for information after her 13-year-old daughter vanished from a Walsall home .
Laura Baugh , aged 30 , told BlackCountryLive that her little girl , Sammie Price , may be in the Birmingham area after 'meeting someone the family has never met ' .
The 30-year-old from Brownhills said that the youngster provided her with false details after saying she was going to sleep over at a friends house on Saturday , October 31 .
The worried family say the schoolgirl was last seen at Birmingham New Street Station at around 3.30pm on Sunday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ posts has already attracted thousands of shares in a bid to get the girl back home .
Laura Baugh said : `` We are worried sick about her .
She is n't in trouble she 's just very missed and we want her safe , especially with this Covid about .
`` The police have been informed with everything we know and are trying to locate her .
`` She has been in contact with some of our family members - but we do n't know whereabouts she is . ''
An appeal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been shared more than 6,000 times .
it reads : `` If anyone knows anything can you please let us know this is getting very serious now as we have n't seen Sammie since Saurday .
`` Her mom is worried sick so is her family if you have my granddaughter in your home , please send her back . ''
West Midlands Police has confirmed that they have been alerted to the missing youngster and has urged anyone with information to call 101 .

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A desperate mum has pleaded for information after her 13-year-old daughter vanished from a Walsall home.
Laura Baugh, aged 30, told BlackCountryLive that her little girl, Sammie Price, may be in the Birmingham area after 'meeting someone the family has never met'.
The 30-year-old from Brownhills said that the youngster provided her with false details after saying she was going to sleep over at a friends house on Saturday, October 31.
The worried family say the schoolgirl was last seen at Birmingham New Street Station at around 3.30pm on Sunday, November 1.
A string of Facebook posts has already attracted thousands of shares in a bid to get the girl back home.
Laura Baugh said: "We are worried sick about her. She isn't in trouble she's just very missed and we want her safe, especially with this Covid about.
"The police have been informed with everything we know and are trying to locate her.
"She has been in contact with some of our family members - but we don't know whereabouts she is."
An appeal from her grandmother Jo Battisson has also been shared more than 6,000 times.
it reads: "If anyone knows anything can you please let us know this is getting very serious now as we haven't seen Sammie since Saurday.
"Her mom is worried sick so is her family if you have my granddaughter in your home, please send her back."
West Midlands Police has confirmed that they have been alerted to the missing youngster and has urged anyone with information to call 101.


birminghammail--2020-11-02--Delivery driver badly hurt after being run over by own car

Police blocked off a city street after a delivery driver was run over by his own car .
Emergency services swooped on Warren Farm Road in Kingstanding a short time before 3pm on Monday afternoon ( November 2 ) .
An air ambulance landed at Kingstanding Park and police officers blocked off the street , near to McDonalds .
The driver was out delivering parcels when he ended up underneath his vehicle as he tried to stop it from rolling backwards .
Bystanders at the scene managed to pull him out from under the van before paramedics and the air @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as middle-aged , suffered potentially serious injuries and was rushed on blue lights to the trauma centre at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital .
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said : `` We were called to Warren Farm Road at 2.50pm after reports of a middle-aged man delivering parcels who tried to stop his car rolling backwards and it went over him .
`` Bystanders got him out from under the car .
We sent one ambulance , a paramedic officer , the Midlands air ambulance critical car car and the Midlands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a critical care paramedic on board .
`` The man was taken by land ambulance with potentially serious injuries to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital .
`` After being treated at the scene , the middle aged man was taken on blue lights to the major trauma centre at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham with a critical care paramedic travelling with the crew .
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Police blocked off a city street after a delivery driver was run over by his own car.
Emergency services swooped on Warren Farm Road in Kingstanding a short time before 3pm on Monday afternoon (November 2).
An air ambulance landed at Kingstanding Park and police officers blocked off the street, near to McDonalds.
The driver was out delivering parcels when he ended up underneath his vehicle as he tried to stop it from rolling backwards.
Bystanders at the scene managed to pull him out from under the van before paramedics and the air ambulance arrived.
The man, described as middle-aged, suffered potentially serious injuries and was rushed on blue lights to the trauma centre at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called to Warren Farm Road at 2.50pm after reports of a middle-aged man delivering parcels who tried to stop his car rolling backwards and it went over him.
"Bystanders got him out from under the car. We sent one ambulance, a paramedic officer, the Midlands air ambulance critical car car and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford with doctor and a critical care paramedic on board.
"The man was taken by land ambulance with potentially serious injuries to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
"After being treated at the scene, the middle aged man was taken on blue lights to the major trauma centre at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham with a critical care paramedic travelling with the crew.”


birminghammail--2020-11-02--Boris Johnson responds after he's asked if he's considered resigning

Prime Minister Boris Johnson had a curt response when he was asked by a Birmingham Labour MP if he 's considered resigning .
Mr Johnson has come in for criticism after announcing the UK will enter a four-week national lockdown on November 5 .
It 's going to be tougher than the regional lockdowns already in place , with shops closed and people told to stay at home unless they have a good reason .
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer claims the Government should have gone into a national `` circuit-breaker '' lockdown sooner .
He told the House of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be longer than it needed to be , `` it will be harder , we ’ ve just missed half-term , and the human cost will be higher . ''
There 's been particular criticism of the test and trace service , which has struggled to track down people who might be infected with the virus so that they can be advised to isolate themselves .
Steve McCabe , Labour MP for Birmingham Selly Oak , challenged Mr Johnson in the House of Commons , telling him : `` I 'm afraid for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become a crucial factor .
`` Has the Prime Minister considered making way for someone with a siell-set better suited to get us through this crisis ? ''
The convention in the House of Commons is that MPs , including the Prime Minister , speak to the Speaker , not to each other .
And Mr Johnson 's response was simple .
He said : `` No , Mr Speaker '' .
The Prime Minister then moved on to the next question .
Earlier , Mr Johnson insisted he was right to delay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I believe it was right to try every possible option to get this virus under control at a local level , with strong local action and strong local leadership .
And I reject any idea that we are somehow slower in taking measures than our European friends and partners .
`` In fact , we are moving to national measures when the rate both of deaths and infections is lower than they were in France .
`` We are engaged in a constant struggle to protect lives and livelihoods , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against the long term scars they leave , whether for businesses and jobs , or our physical and mental health .
`` No-one wants to impose measures unless absolutely essential , so it made sense to focus initially on the areas where the disease was surging and not to shut businesses , pubs and restaurants in parts of the country where incidence was low .
`` I want to thank the millions who have put up with local restrictions , sometimes for months on end .
`` I want to thank them , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have understood the gravity of the position .
`` And we will continue as far as possible to adopt a pragmatic and local approach in the months ahead .
`` But we are fighting a disease Mr Speaker , and when the data changes course , we must change course too . ''

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson had a curt response when he was asked by a Birmingham Labour MP if he's considered resigning.
Mr Johnson has come in for criticism after announcing the UK will enter a four-week national lockdown on November 5. It's going to be tougher than the regional lockdowns already in place, with shops closed and people told to stay at home unless they have a good reason.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer claims the Government should have gone into a national "circuit-breaker" lockdown sooner. He told the House of Commons the delay meant the lockdown will be longer than it needed to be, "it will be harder, we’ve just missed half-term, and the human cost will be higher."
There's been particular criticism of the test and trace service, which has struggled to track down people who might be infected with the virus so that they can be advised to isolate themselves.
Steve McCabe, Labour MP for Birmingham Selly Oak, challenged Mr Johnson in the House of Commons, telling him: "I'm afraid for too many people, leadership has now become a crucial factor.
"Has the Prime Minister considered making way for someone with a siell-set better suited to get us through this crisis?"
The convention in the House of Commons is that MPs, including the Prime Minister, speak to the Speaker, not to each other.
And Mr Johnson's response was simple. He said: "No, Mr Speaker".
The Prime Minister then moved on to the next question.
Earlier, Mr Johnson insisted he was right to delay introducing a national lockdown.
He said: "I believe it was right to try every possible option to get this virus under control at a local level, with strong local action and strong local leadership. And I reject any idea that we are somehow slower in taking measures than our European friends and partners.
"In fact, we are moving to national measures when the rate both of deaths and infections is lower than they were in France.
"We are engaged in a constant struggle to protect lives and livelihoods, and we must balance the restrictions we introduce against the long term scars they leave, whether for businesses and jobs, or our physical and mental health.
"No-one wants to impose measures unless absolutely essential, so it made sense to focus initially on the areas where the disease was surging and not to shut businesses, pubs and restaurants in parts of the country where incidence was low.
"I want to thank the millions who have put up with local restrictions, sometimes for months on end.
"I want to thank them, and to thank the local leaders who have understood the gravity of the position.
"And we will continue as far as possible to adopt a pragmatic and local approach in the months ahead.
"But we are fighting a disease Mr Speaker, and when the data changes course, we must change course too."


birminghammail--2020-11-02--The places offering cheap food and drink deals before lockdown

The news that the entire country will be entering a new national lockdown later this week , is disastrous for many of our struggling bars and restaurants .
As there has been so little warning many places will see food stock - and beer going to waste .
To prevent this , some businesses are offering tasty last minute deals before they are forced to close their doors on Wednesday , November 4 .
Here are the pubs , bars and eateries offering deals this week before the four week shutdown .
Birmingham ’ s oldest and award winning pub @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the last few months adapting in response to the ongoing restrictions and was looking forward to a busy winter .
The pub is offering 2-4-1 on all food and 2-4-1 on all cocktails all day Monday , Tuesday and Wednesday .
This Berlin inspired `` Biergarten with Biers , Brats & Musik .
Digbeth 's first Tankovna '' quietly opened in August - replacing the old Air nightclub in Digbeth .
On Tuesday November 3 , this Heath Mill Lane bar will be doing £1 pints .
Fancy money off your next takeaway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cash and you 're thinking of getting some money back off the food you order , FoodHub is offering money off your favourite takeaway if you have n't signed up yet .
FoodHub touts to be one of the cheapest food delivery sites out there , even rivaling JustEat .
If you use the code NEWNOV300 , you can grab £3 off your next delivery .
Just follow our link to grab yourself a great deal right now !
This article contains affiliate links .
We may gain commission on any sales that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ states : `` Available on all draught bier - til they 're gone .
Open 4pm ‘ til 10pm tomorrow , bookings strongly advised . ''
Gaming bar The Floodgate is offering 50 % off all games and selected drinks as well as 25 % off food until Wednesday closing time .
The board games cafe and bar will be offering 50 % off all draught beer on Wednesday , 12pm-10pm .
This canalside restaurant is offering a very tasty bottomless brunch deal .
Enjoy one dish from the brunch menu with bottomless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just £19.50 .
On November 4 you can enjoy 2- 4-1 burgers , including their classic , bacon and cheese , cajun and chicken reuben .
Cheapest free .
Gorgeous cinema The Everyman is offering a pizza and a glass of wine or beer included in the ticket price to see any film !
Adult tickets this week start from £11.20 .
The cinema staff will deliver your pizza while you 're sitting down to watch the movie !
Films you can choose from are The Craft : Legacy , Honest Thief and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offering a lunch deal , offering two dishes for £8.95 or three dishes for £12.95 ( until 5pm , Monday – Wednesday ) .
Indian street food restaurant Indico is offering 50 % off its delicious paaji burgers .
If you 're lucky enough to snag a table , you can get a variety of dishes for £15 .
This includes a starter , pizza and dessert .
Wetherspoon has launched a pre-lockdown clearance sale - offering pints at 99p to stop booze being poured away on Thursday .
The cut price extends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country .
The Whisky Club bar in Jewellery Quarter is offering a 'November Special ' cocktail which due to the impending lockdown is only available until Wednesday .
The Pumpkin Spiced Islay cocktail - is on sale this Tuesday and Wednesday .

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The news that the entire country will be entering a new national lockdown later this week, is disastrous for many of our struggling bars and restaurants.
As there has been so little warning many places will see food stock - and beer going to waste.
To prevent this, some businesses are offering tasty last minute deals before they are forced to close their doors on Wednesday, November 4.
Here are the pubs, bars and eateries offering deals this week before the four week shutdown.
Digbeth restaurants:
The Old Crown
Birmingham’s oldest and award winning pub, The Old Crown, has spent the last few months adapting in response to the ongoing restrictions and was looking forward to a busy winter.
The pub is offering 2-4-1 on all food and 2-4-1 on all cocktails all day Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
View the menu here
88 High St, Deritend, B12 0LD
Zumhof
This Berlin inspired "Biergarten with Biers, Brats & Musik. Digbeth's first Tankovna" quietly opened in August - replacing the old Air nightclub in Digbeth.
On Tuesday November 3, this Heath Mill Lane bar will be doing £1 pints.
Fancy money off your next takeaway?! If you're strapped for cash and you're thinking of getting some money back off the food you order, FoodHub is offering money off your favourite takeaway if you haven't signed up yet. FoodHub touts to be one of the cheapest food delivery sites out there, even rivaling JustEat. If you use the code NEWNOV300, you can grab £3 off your next delivery. Just follow our link to grab yourself a great deal right now! *This article contains affiliate links. We may gain commission on any sales that we generate from it.*
The bar states: "Available on all draught bier - til they're gone. Open 4pm ‘til 10pm tomorrow, bookings strongly advised."
29 Heath Mill Lane
The Floodgate
Gaming bar The Floodgate is offering 50% off all games and selected drinks as well as 25% off food until Wednesday closing time.
104 Floodgate St, Deritend, B5 5SR
Chance & Counters
The board games cafe and bar will be offering 50% off all draught beer on Wednesday, 12pm-10pm.
Courtyard Studio 8 Scott House Custard Factory, B9 4AA
Mailbox restaurants:
Gas Street Social
This canalside restaurant is offering a very tasty bottomless brunch deal. Enjoy one dish from the brunch menu with bottomless Bellinis, beer or bloody Marys for just £19.50.
On November 4 you can enjoy 2- 4-1 burgers, including their classic, bacon and cheese, cajun and chicken reuben. Cheapest free.
The Everyman
Gorgeous cinema The Everyman is offering a pizza and a glass of wine or beer included in the ticket price to see any film! Adult tickets this week start from £11.20.
The cinema staff will deliver your pizza while you're sitting down to watch the movie!
Films you can choose from are The Craft: Legacy, Honest Thief and Pixie.
Please check website for times.
Bar Estilo
The Mailbox tapas restaurant is offering a lunch deal, offering two dishes for £8.95 or three dishes for £12.95 (until 5pm, Monday – Wednesday).
Indico
Indian street food restaurant Indico is offering 50% off its delicious paaji burgers.
Kings Heath
Poli
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Renowned Kings Heath pizzeria Poli is offering its "ludicrous Midweek Meal Deal".
If you're lucky enough to snag a table, you can get a variety of dishes for £15. This includes a starter, pizza and dessert.
21 York Rd, King's Heath, B14 7SA
Wetherspoon pubs
Wetherspoon has launched a pre-lockdown clearance sale - offering pints at 99p to stop booze being poured away on Thursday. The cut price extends to all its 900 pubs across the country.
And a November Special....
The Whisky Club
The Whisky Club bar in Jewellery Quarter is offering a 'November Special' cocktail which due to the impending lockdown is only available until Wednesday.
The Pumpkin Spiced Islay cocktail - is on sale this Tuesday and Wednesday.
It includes Port Charlotte, espresso, pumpkin puree, pimento dram & whipped cream.
75-80 Vyse Street B18 6HA


birminghammail--2020-11-02--Aston Villa fans look ahead to upcoming Arsenal clash

Aston Villa fans are looking ahead to next weekend 's clash with Arsenal and a chance to end their losing run .
Villa have lost their last two matches after starting the season with a 100 per cent record and will be hoping to return to winning ways against Arsenal on Sunday evening .
Dean Smith 's men beat Sheffield United , Fulham , Liverpool and Leicester City to go top of the Premier League but a 3-0 humbling at the hands of Leeds United last month and Sunday 's 4-3 defeat to Southampton has seen Villa drop down to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every team above them .
Up next for Villa is a tough battle with Arsenal , who will be buoyed by their first win at Manchester United since 2006 on Sunday .
Mikel Arteta 's side edged past the Red Devils 1-0 thanks to a Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang penalty in the first half and are back on track after two Premier League losses .
At this early stage of the season Villa and Arsenal are level on 12 points from their opening set of fixtures and victory at the Emierates Stadium would be another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not panic stations for Villa fans but , after conceding seven goals in two games at home , they will be wanting their side to get back to the early-season form that saw them beat Liverpool 7-2 .
`` Next up we face Arsenal , '' one supporter said .
`` It ’ s not going to be easy but we need to pick ourselves up and go again ! ''
While another said : `` Bring on Arsenal next , I really want that scalp . ''
`` John McGinn playing deeper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barkley as a number ten worked so well against Liverpool , so I ’ m not quite sure why it was tinkered with , '' a third fan added .
`` Absolutely need to go back to that system against Arsenal or else we ’ ll get overrun in midfield again . ''
`` Tough one next week at Arsenal , '' said a fourth fan while another said : `` We will probably go and beat Arsenal the way this season is going . ''
Villa can expect to come up against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arsenal outfit who have found a rhythm under Arteta .
`` I really liked the consistency we showed throughout the game , but the courage and personality we had as well with the ball , '' the Arsenal manager said .
Of his side ending their winless record at Old Trafford , he added : `` There is a reason for that .
It 's not a coincidence .
We looked at a lot of factors , we were trying to change that as much as possible .
`` In my opinion the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go about every game the way we go now . ''

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Aston Villa fans are looking ahead to next weekend's clash with Arsenal and a chance to end their losing run.
Villa have lost their last two matches after starting the season with a 100 per cent record and will be hoping to return to winning ways against Arsenal on Sunday evening.
Dean Smith 's men beat Sheffield United, Fulham, Liverpool and Leicester City to go top of the Premier League but a 3-0 humbling at the hands of Leeds United last month and Sunday's 4-3 defeat to Southampton has seen Villa drop down to seventh place albeit with a game-in-hand on every team above them.
Up next for Villa is a tough battle with Arsenal, who will be buoyed by their first win at Manchester United since 2006 on Sunday.
Mikel Arteta's side edged past the Red Devils 1-0 thanks to a Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang penalty in the first half and are back on track after two Premier League losses.
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At this early stage of the season Villa and Arsenal are level on 12 points from their opening set of fixtures and victory at the Emierates Stadium would be another statement result for Smith.
It's not panic stations for Villa fans but, after conceding seven goals in two games at home, they will be wanting their side to get back to the early-season form that saw them beat Liverpool 7-2.
"Next up we face Arsenal," one supporter said. "It’s not going to be easy but we need to pick ourselves up and go again!"
While another said: "Bring on Arsenal next, I really want that scalp."
"John McGinn playing deeper and next to Douglas Luiz with Ross Barkley as a number ten worked so well against Liverpool, so I’m not quite sure why it was tinkered with," a third fan added. "Absolutely need to go back to that system against Arsenal or else we’ll get overrun in midfield again."
"Tough one next week at Arsenal," said a fourth fan while another said: "We will probably go and beat Arsenal the way this season is going."
Villa can expect to come up against a braver - on the ball - Arsenal outfit who have found a rhythm under Arteta.
"I really liked the consistency we showed throughout the game, but the courage and personality we had as well with the ball," the Arsenal manager said.
Of his side ending their winless record at Old Trafford, he added: "There is a reason for that. It's not a coincidence. We looked at a lot of factors, we were trying to change that as much as possible.
"In my opinion the best way to do it is to go about every game the way we go now."


birminghammail--2020-11-02--Hair salons working late after 'crazy' rush of customers before new lockdown

Hair and beauty salons say they are planning to work extra hours ahead of the new lockdown , following a `` crazy '' weekend of bookings .
The National Hair and Beauty Federation ( NHBF ) , which represents the industry , said many stylists had planned to open when they would usually be shut after a rush for appointments before Wednesday night 's deadline .
Jayne Prigent , who owns salon group JAS Hair , said she was anticipating the company would do `` seven days of trading in three '' as customers desperately tried to get their hair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PA : `` Saturday was crazy and yesterday we worked on our diary to help get guests in over next three days .
`` We will be doing late nights to get guests in .
We will do about seven days trading in three .
`` My team of 40 are amazing , working days off and longer hours to help out .
`` Online bookings also went crazy , with about 60 coming in one hour . ''
Ms Prigent said that the business will lose profits over November 's national lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the company 's history .
`` The business will lose a lot of revenue that we will never get back , '' she told PA. '' We are already 70 per cent booked for December , which does n't leave us much space to fit in extra guests .
It 's shocking and sad and a massive worry .
`` We are 30 years old on November 12 , and in all the 30 years this one has been the hardest to cope with . ''
The NHBF said in a statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a few salons this weekend and we are seeing a rise in requests from clients to bring appointments forward before the lockdown .
`` Many opened their doors yesterday and are opening them today when they may usually be closed .
`` We recommend that salons speak to clients who have appointments booked for the lockdown period and arrange with staff to see if there is any opportunity to book these clients in before the lockdown commences on Thursday . ''
The Prime Minister announced on Saturday that pubs , bars , restaurants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close from Thursday , and people will be told to stay at home unless they have a specific reason to leave , but schools , colleges and nurseries will remain open .

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Hair and beauty salons say they are planning to work extra hours ahead of the new lockdown, following a "crazy" weekend of bookings.
The National Hair and Beauty Federation (NHBF), which represents the industry, said many stylists had planned to open when they would usually be shut after a rush for appointments before Wednesday night's deadline.
Jayne Prigent, who owns salon group JAS Hair, said she was anticipating the company would do "seven days of trading in three" as customers desperately tried to get their hair done before lockdown.
Ms Prigent told PA: "Saturday was crazy and yesterday we worked on our diary to help get guests in over next three days.
"We will be doing late nights to get guests in. We will do about seven days trading in three.
"My team of 40 are amazing, working days off and longer hours to help out.
"Online bookings also went crazy, with about 60 coming in one hour."
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Ms Prigent said that the business will lose profits over November's national lockdown, after the "hardest" year in the company's history.
"The business will lose a lot of revenue that we will never get back," she told PA.
"We are already 70 per cent booked for December, which doesn't leave us much space to fit in extra guests. It's shocking and sad and a massive worry.
"We are 30 years old on November 12, and in all the 30 years this one has been the hardest to cope with."
The NHBF said in a statement: "The NHBF has spoken with a few salons this weekend and we are seeing a rise in requests from clients to bring appointments forward before the lockdown.
"Many opened their doors yesterday and are opening them today when they may usually be closed.
"We recommend that salons speak to clients who have appointments booked for the lockdown period and arrange with staff to see if there is any opportunity to book these clients in before the lockdown commences on Thursday."
The Prime Minister announced on Saturday that pubs, bars, restaurants and non-essential retail across the nation will close from Thursday, and people will be told to stay at home unless they have a specific reason to leave, but schools, colleges and nurseries will remain open.