birminghammail--2020-08-25--£90k Mercedes AMG driver fined for dumping 4x4 on pavement

The driver of a £90k Mercedes was slapped with a fine for parking on the pavement outside a row of shops .
A Mercedes AMG G63 was spotted by officers from West Midlands Police illegally parked on Soho Road , Handsworth .
It was left next to sign for parking , while a white coloured van also appears to be parked next to it .
Taking to Twitter , Soho Road Police wrote : `` Another driver who will be paying a large fine for parking on the pavement .
@ SohoRoadBID @ WMPolice @ HandsworthWMP . ''
The fine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , twin turbo engine prompted debate online .
One user said : `` Large meaning £30 to £60 to £100 hahaha what a joke , three points maybe ahhh nice . ''
While another wrote : `` Maybe one day the fine will be determined on the vehicles price tag and CO2 consumption . ''
But one user defended the driver , writing : `` There is less parking available .
More bus lanes and red routes , but also an increase motor vehicles in the UK .
Councils are not really addressing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bad for them . ''
It follows a driver who parked across the pavement right outside a Birmingham branch of Iceland on the same road last year .

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The driver of a £90k Mercedes was slapped with a fine for parking on the pavement outside a row of shops.
A Mercedes AMG G63 was spotted by officers from West Midlands Police illegally parked on Soho Road, Handsworth.
It was left next to sign for parking, while a white coloured van also appears to be parked next to it.
Taking to Twitter, Soho Road Police wrote: "Another driver who will be paying a large fine for parking on the pavement. @SohoRoadBID @WMPolice @HandsworthWMP."
The fine for the motorist who owns the four-litre, twin turbo engine prompted debate online.
One user said: "Large meaning £30 to £60 to £100 hahaha what a joke, three points maybe ahhh nice."
While another wrote: "Maybe one day the fine will be determined on the vehicles price tag and CO2 consumption."
But one user defended the driver, writing: "There is less parking available. More bus lanes and red routes, but also an increase motor vehicles in the UK. Councils are not really addressing the problem. So I actually feel bad for them."
It follows a driver who parked across the pavement right outside a Birmingham branch of Iceland on the same road last year.


birminghammail--2020-08-25--Co-operative Bank shuts 18 branches and axed 350 jobs - full list

The Co-operative Bank is to cut 350 jobs and close 18 branches .
The Co-o Bank plans to axe hundreds of jobs from up and down the country as it closes 18 UK branches .
The group will slash middle management and head office roles , saying it has not been immune to the effects of recent months , as low interest rates hit the income of all lenders .
More customers are also choosing to bank online , and making fewer transactions in branches , chief executive Andrew Bester said .
Bosses promised to try to redeploy staff where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the unions .
The 18 branches will be closed by December 1 this year .
Co-operative Bank said it had chosen the sites after analysing their footfall over the last 12 months .
It will write to affected customers to let them know what alternatives are available .
Mr Bester said : `` Our people have shown great dedication and commitment to our customers over the past few months , so we are very sorry to announce this news today .
`` Unfortunately , we 're not immune to the impact of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ base rate affecting the income of all banks and a period of prolonged economic uncertainty ahead , which means it 's important we reduce costs and have the right-sized operating model in place for the future .
`` At the same time , we are responding to the continuing shift of more and more customers choosing to bank online , with lower levels of transactions in branches , a trend which has been increasing for some time , across the banking sector and more broadly . ''
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The Co-operative Bank is to cut 350 jobs and close 18 branches.
The Co-o Bank plans to axe hundreds of jobs from up and down the country as it closes 18 UK branches.
The group will slash middle management and head office roles, saying it has not been immune to the effects of recent months, as low interest rates hit the income of all lenders.
More customers are also choosing to bank online, and making fewer transactions in branches, chief executive Andrew Bester said.
Bosses promised to try to redeploy staff where possible, and will consult with them and the unions.
The 18 branches will be closed by December 1 this year.
Co-operative Bank said it had chosen the sites after analysing their footfall over the last 12 months.
It will write to affected customers to let them know what alternatives are available.
Mr Bester said: "Our people have shown great dedication and commitment to our customers over the past few months, so we are very sorry to announce this news today.
"Unfortunately, we're not immune to the impact of recent events, with the historically low base rate affecting the income of all banks and a period of prolonged economic uncertainty ahead, which means it's important we reduce costs and have the right-sized operating model in place for the future.
"At the same time, we are responding to the continuing shift of more and more customers choosing to bank online, with lower levels of transactions in branches, a trend which has been increasing for some time, across the banking sector and more broadly."
The 18 branches proposed for closure are:


birminghammail--2020-08-27--Villa's Asante calls for Black Lives Matter protest after NBA games suspended

Aston Villa defender and England international Anita Asante has joined her fellow Lionesses Danielle Carter and Steph Houghton in calling for players to take a knee and show their support for the Black Lives Matter movement when the Women ’ s Super League returns on September 5 .
The 35-year-old is one of the most decorated players in the division .
A new signing under Villa head coach Gemma Davies this season , Asante ’ s career honours include the UEFA Women ’ s Cup with Arsenal , the precursor to the Women ’ s Champions League , as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the Gunners .
She was also an Olympian in 2012 , has 70 caps for England , and told Birmingham Live that she will take a knee before WSL matches this campaign .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here “ Obviously , this is a prominent issue globally , ” said Asante .
“ I think it 's for the players themselves to feel comfortable to do that and show their support to do that .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I think it 's an important message to show that kind of solidarity as well .
“ We have to do more in terms of how do we actually impact - direct actions that will create the kind of change that athletes and people in our society wants to see.
” Following the decisions taken by teams in Major League Soccer and the National Basketball Association in US sport to suspend matches in protest , Asante added that she would like to see the FA sanction collective action for players to show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ movement .
“ If it comes from the governing body or the organisers themselves , then it ’ s like ‘ we ’ re giving you the license to do this without any repercussion or infringements on whatever policies are in place ’ ” she said .
“ And I think it would maybe be good , but that ’ s not my decision to make .
If the FA WSL were to say , ‘ We plan on doing this and if players are happy to participate then we support you in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do that .
I think it ’ s really hard to try and ask individuals and spotlight them to take on such a big issue.
” England captain and Manchester City defender Houghton has also revealed that teams have been taking a knee in pre-season friendlies ahead of the start of the WSL 2020/21 season .
`` We 'll certainly be doing that at the weekend as well , '' she said ahead of the Community Shield match between Chelsea and Manchester City .
“ It ’ s a club point of view @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players doing it .
We ’ ve had conversations with our team-mates about how comfortable we are , and the answer is yes , we want to support [ Black Lives Matter ] as much as we possibly can , and that 's a way of showing our support by doing that.
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“ I can ’ t see why at the start of WSL games [ taking a knee ] would be a problem or why anyone would object to that , ” she said .
“ So I ’ m expecting everyone to be taking knees for at least the first game of the season.
” Athletes in other sports have also taken action .
In addition to NBA and WNBA players going on strike , tennis players led by two-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka called a halt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Western and Southern Open .
Fellow Aston Villa defender Tyone Mings has also spoken out in support of the Black Lives Movement .
After attending a protest on New Street in June , he tweeted : “ `` Nothing but energy & passion today , I make no apologies for standing up for what I believe in . ''
On Instagram he later added : `` Won ’ t be silenced .
The energy and power I felt today , was like nothing I ’ ve felt before . ''

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Aston Villa defender and England international Anita Asante has joined her fellow Lionesses Danielle Carter and Steph Houghton in calling for players to take a knee and show their support for the Black Lives Matter movement when the Women’s Super League returns on September 5.
The 35-year-old is one of the most decorated players in the division. A new signing under Villa head coach Gemma Davies this season, Asante’s career honours include the UEFA Women’s Cup with Arsenal, the precursor to the Women’s Champions League, as well as five titles and four FA Cups with the Gunners.
She was also an Olympian in 2012, has 70 caps for England, and told Birmingham Live that she will take a knee before WSL matches this campaign.
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“Obviously, this is a prominent issue globally,” said Asante. “I think it's for the players themselves to feel comfortable to do that and show their support to do that.
“Myself, personally I will do that. I think it's an important message to show that kind of solidarity as well.
“We have to do more in terms of how do we actually impact - direct actions that will create the kind of change that athletes and people in our society wants to see.”
Following the decisions taken by teams in Major League Soccer and the National Basketball Association in US sport to suspend matches in protest, Asante added that she would like to see the FA sanction collective action for players to show their support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
“If it comes from the governing body or the organisers themselves, then it’s like ‘we’re giving you the license to do this without any repercussion or infringements on whatever policies are in place’” she said.
“And I think it would maybe be good, but that’s not my decision to make. If the FA WSL were to say, ‘We plan on doing this and if players are happy to participate then we support you in this’, then go ahead and do that. I think it’s really hard to try and ask individuals and spotlight them to take on such a big issue.”
England captain and Manchester City defender Houghton has also revealed that teams have been taking a knee in pre-season friendlies ahead of the start of the WSL 2020/21 season.
"We'll certainly be doing that at the weekend as well," she said ahead of the Community Shield match between Chelsea and Manchester City.
“It’s a club point of view. We’ve seen the male players doing it. We’ve had conversations with our team-mates about how comfortable we are, and the answer is yes, we want to support [Black Lives Matter] as much as we possibly can, and that's a way of showing our support by doing that.”
Male players of the Premier League took a knee after kick off in each each of the matches played following the resumption of the 2019/20 season following worldwide protests over the murder of George Floyd in the USA in May.
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Former Arsenal striker Danielle Carter, who has four senior caps, joined Reading over the summer. She backed the calls from her two England colleagues.
“I can’t see why at the start of WSL games [taking a knee] would be a problem or why anyone would object to that,” she said. “So I’m expecting everyone to be taking knees for at least the first game of the season.”
Athletes in other sports have also taken action. In addition to NBA and WNBA players going on strike, tennis players led by two-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka called a halt to play on semi-final day at the Western and Southern Open.
Fellow Aston Villa defender Tyone Mings has also spoken out in support of the Black Lives Movement. After attending a protest on New Street in June, he tweeted: “"Nothing but energy & passion today, I make no apologies for standing up for what I believe in."
On Instagram he later added: "Won’t be silenced. The energy and power I felt today, was like nothing I’ve felt before."


birminghammail--2020-08-27--'It was always a dream' - Andre Green sends emotional farewell

Andre Green has waved farewell to Aston Villa after a 15 year spell at the club .
Green 's contract at Villa expired a short while ago , but was extended so that he could finish his loan spell at Charlton Athletic .
He joined fellow academy graduates Callum O'Hare and Jake Doyle-Hayes , who have also left the club .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Green joined Villa at nine-years-old and progressed through the ranks of the academy .
His first team debut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Championship showings almost saw Green usurp Jack Grealish as the bright future of the club at a time when Grealish looked to be heading away during Steve Bruce 's years in charge at Villa .
However , Grealish returned to hit new heights - while Green could not find room to truly shine at the club he called home .
A number of loan spells followed , but it was not enough for Green to seal a new deal at Villa .
The winger has now posted a goodbye on social media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I would like to say thank you for the last 15 years .
It has always been an honour to wear the famous badge and it is something I will always look back on as a great achievement , '' said Green .
`` It was always a dream to play at Villa Park from the age of six and to have acheived that and to be a part of the team that got us back to the Premier League - where we belong .
A feeling that a a million words @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like to say a massive thank you to every coach , every teammate , all the staff behind the scenes who have helped build the man I am today .
`` Most importantly , I want to thank YOU supporters who have been with me and encouraged me every step of the way .
`` Villa will always have a special place in my heart and I wish nothing but success in the future .
Here 's what the fans have said ... @ VillaLamp : Gutted it couldn ’ t have gone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the future .
Dom : Best of luck for the future Andre and thanks for all the work you 've put in and all the magical moments you were a part of creating .
That Norwich curler was an absolute beaut .
@ Chrsmo : Good luck André !
You should be extremely proud of yourself who have reached your dream of playing for Villa , something very few are able to do !
Wish you all the luck in the world going forward André !
Crippy : Sad to see you go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Andre .
Gary : All the best for your future .
Always be part of the pride @ AVFCU : All the best Andre !
Hope you fulfill your undoubted potential and become a Premier League player .
Never let anyone down at Villa and played a real part in our promotion .
Thanks for all of your hard work # utv

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Andre Green has waved farewell to Aston Villa after a 15 year spell at the club.
Green's contract at Villa expired a short while ago, but was extended so that he could finish his loan spell at Charlton Athletic.
He joined fellow academy graduates Callum O'Hare and Jake Doyle-Hayes, who have also left the club.
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Green joined Villa at nine-years-old and progressed through the ranks of the academy. His first team debut came in 2016, and a number of Championship showings almost saw Green usurp Jack Grealish as the bright future of the club at a time when Grealish looked to be heading away during Steve Bruce's years in charge at Villa.
However, Grealish returned to hit new heights - while Green could not find room to truly shine at the club he called home.
A number of loan spells followed, but it was not enough for Green to seal a new deal at Villa.
The winger has now posted a goodbye on social media.
"To everyone at Aston Villa. I would like to say thank you for the last 15 years. It has always been an honour to wear the famous badge and it is something I will always look back on as a great achievement," said Green.
"It was always a dream to play at Villa Park from the age of six and to have acheived that and to be a part of the team that got us back to the Premier League - where we belong. A feeling that a a million words can't describe.
"I'd like to say a massive thank you to every coach, every teammate, all the staff behind the scenes who have helped build the man I am today.
"Most importantly, I want to thank YOU supporters who have been with me and encouraged me every step of the way.
"Villa will always have a special place in my heart and I wish nothing but success in the future.
Up the Villa."
Green made forty appearances for Villa, scoring two goals.
Here's what the fans have said...
@VillaLamp: Gutted it couldn’t have gone differently Andre. Best of luck for the future.
Dom: Best of luck for the future Andre and thanks for all the work you've put in and all the magical moments you were a part of creating. That Norwich curler was an absolute beaut.
@Chrsmo: Good luck André! You should be extremely proud of yourself who have reached your dream of playing for Villa, something very few are able to do! Wish you all the luck in the world going forward André!
Crippy: Sad to see you go, but wish you all the best, Andre.
Gary: All the best for your future. Always be part of the pride
@AVFCU: All the best Andre! Hope you fulfill your undoubted potential and become a Premier League player. Never let anyone down at Villa and played a real part in our promotion. Thanks for all of your hard work #utv
CJ: Good luck Andre. Hope you find a club soon


birminghammail--2020-08-27--Jonathan Leko tipped for big things ahead of Birmingham City move

Jonathan Leko is being tipped for big things at Birmingham City as he nears a move from West Bromwich Albion .
The winger is understood to be close to completing his switch from The Hawthorns with Blues having beaten off competition from Championship rivals Sheffield Wednesday to secure his signature .
Leko , who spent part of last season on loan at Charlton Athletic , underwent a medical on Thursday after Blues agreed a fee of around £1m with Albion .
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Leko , an England under-20 international , has spent the last decade on West Brom 's books and Baggies supporters think the move could be just what he needs .
One supporter on social media said : `` Good move for Leko going to Blues ... wish him all the best . ''
`` Really hope Leko does well at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Has the potential to be a decent player and I imagine if we had n't have gone up would have got some serious minutes at the Albion next year .
Correct decision to let him go but you hope there are clauses galore in the deal . ''
A third asked : `` This Leko deal must include a sell on clause surely ? ''
`` Get him on his game Blues have got a bargain , '' added another .
While a fifth supporter wrote : `` 1 million for Leko @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than that . ''

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Jonathan Leko is being tipped for big things at Birmingham City as he nears a move from West Bromwich Albion.
The winger is understood to be close to completing his switch from The Hawthorns with Blues having beaten off competition from Championship rivals Sheffield Wednesday to secure his signature.
Leko, who spent part of last season on loan at Charlton Athletic, underwent a medical on Thursday after Blues agreed a fee of around £1m with Albion.
The 21-year-old has been recuperating from a knee ligament injury which curtailed his temporary stay at Charlton last December having made 21 appearances.
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Aitor Karanka made former Elche winger Ivan Sanchez his third summer recruit on Thursday but wants more options in wide areas having lost Jacques Maghoma, Kerim Mrabti and Jefferson Montero from last season’s squad.
Leko, an England under-20 international, has spent the last decade on West Brom's books and Baggies supporters think the move could be just what he needs.
One supporter on social media said: "Good move for Leko going to Blues...wish him all the best."
"Really hope Leko does well at the Blues," posted another. "Has the potential to be a decent player and I imagine if we hadn't have gone up would have got some serious minutes at the Albion next year. Correct decision to let him go but you hope there are clauses galore in the deal."
A third asked: "This Leko deal must include a sell on clause surely?"
"Get him on his game Blues have got a bargain," added another.
While a fifth supporter wrote: "1 million for Leko is poor from us, easily worth more than that."


birminghammail--2020-08-27--Police hunting Covid-conscious men in face masks after break-in

Police want to speak to two safety-conscious men seen wearing face masks in connection with a break-in .
The pair @ @ @ @ @ raid at a home in Griffiths Road , West Bromwich .
Officers issued footage captured @ @ @ @ @ which showed two men entering through a side gate .
Officers said the lock was @ @ @ @ @ property and stole a large quantity of cash and jewellery at around 2pm on Monday @ @ @ @ @ an appeal on social media , the force said : `` Do you recognise these @ @ @ @ @ speak to them following a burglary in Griffiths Road , West Bromwich .
`` They @ @ @ @ @ side gate before breaking the back door and searching the property .
`` The pair @ @ @ @ @ quantity of cash and jewellery and we are asking for your help to identify them @ @ @ @ @ them or have any information contact the police via live chat or 101 quoting crime @ @ @ @

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Police want to speak to two safety-conscious men seen wearing face masks in connection with a break-in.
The pair could have information about a raid at a home in Griffiths Road, West Bromwich.
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Officers issued footage captured on CCTV at the address which showed two men entering through a side gate.
Officers said the lock was forced before raiders scouring the property and stole a large quantity of cash and jewellery at around 2pm on Monday, August 24.
In an appeal on social media, the force said: "Do you recognise these men? We want to speak to them following a burglary in Griffiths Road, West Bromwich.
"They forced the lock on the side gate before breaking the back door and searching the property.
"The pair made off with a large quantity of cash and jewellery and we are asking for your help to identify them."
If you recognise them or have any information contact the police via live chat or 101 quoting crime reference number 20SW/203328T/20.


birminghammail--2020-08-27--First picture of Lozells Road murder victim as three arrested

Police have named the victim of the Lozells Road shooting - as three people were arrested in connection with the murder probe .
The 22-year-old who was fatally wounded in broad daylight was identified as Naasir Francis .
His family paid tribute in a statement released by the West Midlands force .
They said : `` Naasir was the warm entity that bought a sense of security to the family .
`` A deep comfort has been lost by his mother and siblings .
`` A much-loved and respected young man in his community , Naasir ’ s charming personality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the eyes of his family , a light that has dulled since his passing . ''
Mr Francis died of a gunshot wound to the stomach , a post-mortem examination showed .
A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and a 23-year-old woman and 39-year-old man on suspicion of assisting an offender .
They were all in custody to face questioning .
A 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday was released with no further action .
Det Chief InspJim Munro , from the force ’ s homicide unit , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loss of life which was shockingly committed in broad daylight .
`` We realise how this terrifying this incident must be for residents and people in the area at the time and we ’ re doing all we can to try to understand exactly what happened .
`` These arrests are a positive step in our investigation , however we still need the help of the community to come forward with any information they may have .
`` Local neighbourhood police teams have increased their presence in the area as we understand the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Naasir ’ s family and friends , but also the wider community . ''
Anyone with information should contact police using the force 's Live Chat facility on its website or by calling 101 at any time .
Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

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Police have named the victim of the Lozells Road shooting - as three people were arrested in connection with the murder probe.
The 22-year-old who was fatally wounded in broad daylight was identified as Naasir Francis. His family paid tribute in a statement released by the West Midlands force.
They said: "Naasir was the warm entity that bought a sense of security to the family.
"A deep comfort has been lost by his mother and siblings.
"A much-loved and respected young man in his community, Naasir’s charming personality, birthed a light of spiritedness in the eyes of his family, a light that has dulled since his passing."
Mr Francis died of a gunshot wound to the stomach, a post-mortem examination showed.
A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and a 23-year-old woman and 39-year-old man on suspicion of assisting an offender. They were all in custody to face questioning.
A 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday was released with no further action.
Det Chief InspJim Munro, from the force’s homicide unit, said: "This is a tragic loss of life which was shockingly committed in broad daylight.
"We realise how this terrifying this incident must be for residents and people in the area at the time and we’re doing all we can to try to understand exactly what happened.
"These arrests are a positive step in our investigation, however we still need the help of the community to come forward with any information they may have.
"Local neighbourhood police teams have increased their presence in the area as we understand the shock and grief is not felt by Naasir’s family and friends, but also the wider community."
Anyone with information should contact police using the force's Live Chat facility on its website or by calling 101 at any time.
Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-08-27--Pret a Manger axes 2,800 jobs in devastating blow to staff

Pret a Manger is axing 2,800 jobs and closing 30 stores ater sales plunged by nearly three-quarters .
Since the start of the pandemic in March , Pret sales have gone down 74 per cent , the Mirror reports .
Chief executive Pano Christou said the company had been forced to completely retructure after losing almost a decade of growth to Covid 19 .
He said : `` I 'm gutted we 've had to lose so many colleagues .
`` Although we 're now starting to see a steady but slow recovery , the pandemic has taken away almost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Last month the popular sandwich chain asked staff to cut their hours as they revealed plans to close 30 stores .
Mr Christou added : `` We 've managed to protect many jobs by making changes to the way we run our shops and the hours we ask team members to work .
`` I 'm hopeful we 'll be able to review all these changes now that trade is improving again , and I 'm encouraged by the improvements we 're seeing every week .
`` We 'll soon be announcing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We 're grateful to the Government for the support they 've given our sector , and hope that support will continue as long as possible to give Pret time to adjust . ''
Earlier this month the Mirror revealed how thousands of furloughed Pret employees had been asked to return to with reduced hours .
A Pret spokesman at the time said : `` Our priority is to do everything we can to save jobs .
With footfall in our shops still significantly below normal levels , we have had to review the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' It has reopened 339 of its sites following the lockdown , but with the vast majority of office workers still working from home , the brand is facing an uphill struggle to return to anywhere near pre-covid trading levels .
Pretr is the latest in a list of businesses to make job cuts .
In July Upper Crust and Caffe Ritazza owner SSP announced it was axing half its workforce .
Reliant on commuter trade to grab lunch on the go , the company has also seen profits plummet .

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Pret a Manger is axing 2,800 jobs and closing 30 stores ater sales plunged by nearly three-quarters.
Since the start of the pandemic in March, Pret sales have gone down 74 per cent, the Mirror reports.
Chief executive Pano Christou said the company had been forced to completely retructure after losing almost a decade of growth to Covid 19.
He said: "I'm gutted we've had to lose so many colleagues.
(Image: Getty Images)
"Although we're now starting to see a steady but slow recovery, the pandemic has taken away almost a decade of growth at Pret."
Last month the popular sandwich chain asked staff to cut their hours as they revealed plans to close 30 stores.
Mr Christou added: "We've managed to protect many jobs by making changes to the way we run our shops and the hours we ask team members to work.
"I'm hopeful we'll be able to review all these changes now that trade is improving again, and I'm encouraged by the improvements we're seeing every week.
"We'll soon be announcing a number of big changes.
(Image: Graham Young)
"We're grateful to the Government for the support they've given our sector, and hope that support will continue as long as possible to give Pret time to adjust."
Earlier this month the Mirror revealed how thousands of furloughed Pret employees had been asked to return to with reduced hours.
A Pret spokesman at the time said: "Our priority is to do everything we can to save jobs. With footfall in our shops still significantly below normal levels, we have had to review the hours team members are contracted to work,"
It has reopened 339 of its sites following the lockdown, but with the vast majority of office workers still working from home, the brand is facing an uphill struggle to return to anywhere near pre-covid trading levels.
Pretr is the latest in a list of businesses to make job cuts.
In July Upper Crust and Caffe Ritazza owner SSP announced it was axing half its workforce.
Reliant on commuter trade to grab lunch on the go, the company has also seen profits plummet.


birminghammail--2020-08-27--Jeff Shi must deliver on transfer promise in 'most important' window

“ In the long-term , our aims are still the same .
There has not been any change .
“ I ’ ve repeated it many times , we want to be an elite team in the world , and also a top brand in the world.
” Wolverhampton Wanderers executive chairman Jeff Shi , wasn ’ t shy about admitting that the club still have the loftiest of ambitions .
From a middling Championship club in 2016 , Fosun immediately dangled the idea of Champions League football and challenging for major honours in the top-flight .
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Last season , Wolves recorded their highest Premier League points total , while also managing a run to the Europa League quarter finals .
But following that defeat to Sevilla in Duisburg , for perhaps the first time in his tenure , Nuno Espirito Santo made it clear that the squad needed attention .
“ If you look at the team that started the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , like the first season , ” he said .
“ We made mistakes that we can not repeat .
We need players that can make us stronger , no doubt about it .
“ It ’ s about making good decisions which can help us and stop us making mistakes.
” However , since that heartbreaking loss Wolves have failed to bring in a senior player .
In the club ’ s defence , in a usual window , we would still only be at the end of May – hardly a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isn ’ t a usual window though and in three weeks they will kick-off their third Premier League season , looking to close the gap on a top-six that looks set to only be stronger .
In fact , Wolves are facing the prospect of having one of their most regular contributors of the Nuno era , Matt Doherty , depart the club , with Tottenham set to seal a deal in the region of £15m .
It ’ s a transfer that has sparked a dose of panic and general astonishment at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ division ’ s top full-backs .
Should the Irishman depart Molineux , it will leave Nuno with a first-team squad comprising of just 19 players .
And that ’ s including Max Kilman , Oskar Buur , Bruno Jordao and Leo Campana , who combined , have a grand total of 190 Premier League minutes between them .
Shi has claimed that the recruitment team at Wolves are working around the clock to bring the type of player that will improve the squad .
But for the first time in a long time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the direction of the club .
As the chairman rightly pointed out , the window is open until October , but at present a wafer thin squad has only become depleted further and could look that way for the opening four league fixtures .
Nuno , Fosun , Shi and to a lesser extent Jorge Mendes , have done enough in the last four years to garner a level of trust that they will get it right .
But make no mistake , this has become the most important window of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ previous three mean they can scarcely get it wrong again .
Wolves need some reinforcements ... and fast , if they are to continue on their unlikely rise to Europe ’ s top table .

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“In the long-term, our aims are still the same. There has not been any change.
“I’ve repeated it many times, we want to be an elite team in the world, and also a top brand in the world.”
Wolverhampton Wanderers executive chairman Jeff Shi, wasn’t shy about admitting that the club still have the loftiest of ambitions.
From a middling Championship club in 2016, Fosun immediately dangled the idea of Champions League football and challenging for major honours in the top-flight.
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And four years into the project, the progress can hardly be questioned.
Last season, Wolves recorded their highest Premier League points total, while also managing a run to the Europa League quarter finals.
But following that defeat to Sevilla in Duisburg, for perhaps the first time in his tenure, Nuno Espirito Santo made it clear that the squad needed attention.
“If you look at the team that started the game, it’s the same, like the first season,” he said. “We made mistakes that we cannot repeat. We need players that can make us stronger, no doubt about it.
“It’s about making good decisions which can help us and stop us making mistakes.”
However, since that heartbreaking loss Wolves have failed to bring in a senior player. In the club’s defence, in a usual window, we would still only be at the end of May – hardly a time to sound the klaxon.
This isn’t a usual window though and in three weeks they will kick-off their third Premier League season, looking to close the gap on a top-six that looks set to only be stronger.
In fact, Wolves are facing the prospect of having one of their most regular contributors of the Nuno era, Matt Doherty, depart the club, with Tottenham set to seal a deal in the region of £15m.
It’s a transfer that has sparked a dose of panic and general astonishment at the paltry fee for one of the division’s top full-backs.
Should the Irishman depart Molineux, it will leave Nuno with a first-team squad comprising of just 19 players. And that’s including Max Kilman, Oskar Buur, Bruno Jordao and Leo Campana, who combined, have a grand total of 190 Premier League minutes between them.
Shi has claimed that the recruitment team at Wolves are working around the clock to bring the type of player that will improve the squad. But for the first time in a long time, there is a sense of trepidation about the direction of the club.
As the chairman rightly pointed out, the window is open until October, but at present a wafer thin squad has only become depleted further and could look that way for the opening four league fixtures.
Nuno, Fosun, Shi and to a lesser extent Jorge Mendes, have done enough in the last four years to garner a level of trust that they will get it right.
But make no mistake, this has become the most important window of the project so far. Failings in the previous three mean they can scarcely get it wrong again.
Wolves need some reinforcements...and fast, if they are to continue on their unlikely rise to Europe’s top table.


birminghammail--2020-08-27--Dad 'will never get over' losing daughter and wife in less than a year

A new dad said he would never get over losing his wife and baby in the space of just 11 months .
Wajid Ali 's first child , Anaya , was stillborn in April 2019 .
And his wife , Fozia , died with coronavirus days after giving birth to a son , Ayaan , on April 2 this year .
The 30-year-old said it had been the couple 's dream to start a family but he now had only memories of his beloved wife and the daughter he would never know .
Mr Ali , from Sparkbrook , spoke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s NHS Foundation Trust admitted liability for Anaya ’ s stillbirth after a string of mistakes in her care .
The Trust was not involved in the care of Fozia when she gave birth to Ayaan .
Mr Ali said : `` Starting trying to come to terms with losing Anaya was hard enough and , while Fozia ’ s death is not connected to what happened to Anaya , to be now left without my wife and daughter in the space of less than a year is something I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to get over .
`` Having to say goodbye to Fozia was the hardest decision our family will ever make .
`` Fozia was a wonderful , loving and caring person who wouldn ’ t think twice about helping others .
She would have been an amazing mum .
`` Ayaan will grow up knowing all about his mum and his big sister and they will always be a part of our family .
During her first pregnancy , Fozia was deemed a high-risk patient because of her history of asthma and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consultant-led care at Birmingham Women ’ s Hospital .
She complained of feeling unwell in the fortnight leading to Anaya 's death .
But on May 1 last year , staff failed to keep Fozia in hospital to monitor her elevated blood glucose levels as well as her baby ’ s accelerated growth , the Trust admitted .
`` Further errors '' were made on May 7 , when staff did not act on Fozia ’ s increased blood pressure and protein markers by arranging a caesarean , placing her instead on an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anaya was pronounced stillborn on May 12 - the day before Fozia , who worked for the Probation Service , was due to undergo a caesarean .
An internal hospital investigation report found the planned caesarean date was three days after Anaya should have been delivered .
Mr Ali said : `` It was always our dream to start a family .
For most part the pregnancy ran relatively smoothly .
`` We were advised at Fozia ’ s 20 week scan that the baby was measuring big and that there would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ growth .
`` Towards the end of April , Fozia started feeling unwell .
We were concerned about what was happening but put our trust in those looking after us .
`` To be told that Anaya had died was absolutely heart-breaking .
Nothing can prepare you for those words and returning home to see a nursery full of toys that Anaya never got to play with .
`` While nothing can undo what has happened all I can hope for now is that the Trust learns lessons over Anaya ’ s death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face the pain of losing a child in such circumstances.
” The couple instructed law firm Irwin Mitchell to seek answers .
But Fozia died soon after giving birth to Ayaan , never even having the chance to hold him .
The Trust admitted mistakes that lead to the stillbirth and issued an apology to the family .
Acting chief executive at Birmingham Women ’ s and Children ’ s NHS Foundation Trust , David Melbourne said : `` We offer our unreserved and sincere apologies to Mr Ali and his family .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ care offered to Fozia at the time did not meet the standards they should have rightly expected .
`` Neither did they meet the standards we set ourselves as a Trust .
We know no amount of words can ever make up for the family ’ s loss .
`` A thorough investigation has been conducted , with lessons being learned and actions put in place to ensure such mistakes do not happen in the future . ''
Irwin Mitchell lawyer Shay Williams said : “ What was meant to be such a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to sheer heartbreak .
“ When a pregnant woman with diabetes has high blood glucose levels , her baby will store this as body fat , making the baby larger than normal .
Therefore , close monitoring and tight control of blood glucose levels is key to ensuring a safe pregnancy and delivery “ We believe that , if Fozia had been admitted to hospital , her condition could have been monitored , and if required , an appropriate care plan put in place and ultimately , Fozia would have delivered a healthy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t happen , with devastating consequences for the family .
“ Understandably the last 15 months have been incredibly difficult for Wajid .
While nothing can make up for what has happened we welcome the Trust ’ s apology and acknowledgment to learn lessons from Anaya ’ s death .
It ’ s now vital that the highest standards of care are upheld at all times . ''

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A new dad said he would never get over losing his wife and baby in the space of just 11 months.
Wajid Ali's first child, Anaya, was stillborn in April 2019. And his wife, Fozia, died with coronavirus days after giving birth to a son, Ayaan, on April 2 this year.
The 30-year-old said it had been the couple's dream to start a family but he now had only memories of his beloved wife and the daughter he would never know.
Mr Ali, from Sparkbrook, spoke after Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust admitted liability for Anaya’s stillbirth after a string of mistakes in her care.
The Trust was not involved in the care of Fozia when she gave birth to Ayaan.
Mr Ali said: "Starting trying to come to terms with losing Anaya was hard enough and, while Fozia’s death is not connected to what happened to Anaya, to be now left without my wife and daughter in the space of less than a year is something I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to get over.
"Having to say goodbye to Fozia was the hardest decision our family will ever make.
"Fozia was a wonderful, loving and caring person who wouldn’t think twice about helping others. She would have been an amazing mum.
"Ayaan will grow up knowing all about his mum and his big sister and they will always be a part of our family.
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During her first pregnancy, Fozia was deemed a high-risk patient because of her history of asthma and Type-II diabetes. She was placed under consultant-led care at Birmingham Women’s Hospital.
She complained of feeling unwell in the fortnight leading to Anaya's death. But on May 1 last year, staff failed to keep Fozia in hospital to monitor her elevated blood glucose levels as well as her baby’s accelerated growth, the Trust admitted.
"Further errors" were made on May 7, when staff did not act on Fozia’s increased blood pressure and protein markers by arranging a caesarean, placing her instead on an elective waiting list, it added.
Anaya was pronounced stillborn on May 12 - the day before Fozia, who worked for the Probation Service, was due to undergo a caesarean.
An internal hospital investigation report found the planned caesarean date was three days after Anaya should have been delivered.
Mr Ali said: "It was always our dream to start a family. For most part the pregnancy ran relatively smoothly.
"We were advised at Fozia’s 20 week scan that the baby was measuring big and that there would be extra monitoring of the baby’s growth.
"Towards the end of April, Fozia started feeling unwell. We were concerned about what was happening but put our trust in those looking after us.
"To be told that Anaya had died was absolutely heart-breaking. Nothing can prepare you for those words and returning home to see a nursery full of toys that Anaya never got to play with.
"While nothing can undo what has happened all I can hope for now is that the Trust learns lessons over Anaya’s death so others don’t have to face the pain of losing a child in such circumstances.”
The couple instructed law firm Irwin Mitchell to seek answers. But Fozia died soon after giving birth to Ayaan, never even having the chance to hold him.
Ayaan tested negative for the virus.
The Trust admitted mistakes that lead to the stillbirth and issued an apology to the family.
Acting chief executive at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, David Melbourne said: "We offer our unreserved and sincere apologies to Mr Ali and his family. It’s clear the standard of care offered to Fozia at the time did not meet the standards they should have rightly expected.
"Neither did they meet the standards we set ourselves as a Trust. We know no amount of words can ever make up for the family’s loss.
"A thorough investigation has been conducted, with lessons being learned and actions put in place to ensure such mistakes do not happen in the future."
Irwin Mitchell lawyer Shay Williams said: “What was meant to be such a joyous occasion for Fozia and Wajid turned to sheer heartbreak.
“When a pregnant woman with diabetes has high blood glucose levels, her baby will store this as body fat, making the baby larger than normal. Therefore, close monitoring and tight control of blood glucose levels is key to ensuring a safe pregnancy and delivery
“We believe that, if Fozia had been admitted to hospital, her condition could have been monitored, and if required, an appropriate care plan put in place and ultimately, Fozia would have delivered a healthy baby girl. Sadly this didn’t happen, with devastating consequences for the family.
“Understandably the last 15 months have been incredibly difficult for Wajid. While nothing can make up for what has happened we welcome the Trust’s apology and acknowledgment to learn lessons from Anaya’s death. It’s now vital that the highest standards of care are upheld at all times."


birminghammail--2020-08-27--West Brom transfer 'target' Kristoffer Ajer plots Celtic exit

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Kristoffer Ajer’s agent has asked Celtic to provide a valuation for his client, amid reported interest from West Brom.
Slaven Bilic wants to strengthen his options in defence after leading the Baggies back to the Premier League.
Shane Duffy has been extensively linked with a move, but he now looks set to join Celtic, meaning Ajer could be on the move.
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The Athletic reported that Albion could turn to Ajer, with preliminary discussions already taken place.
Celtic are said to value the Norwegian at around £20m, but according to Sky Sports News, representatives of the player have asked the club to offer a concrete price in order to progress negotiations.
Ajer was a key performer for Neil Lennon's side last season, making 49 appearances in all competitions.
The 22-year-old has also been linked with Liverpool recently, with reports in the national press suggesting he is seen as a replacement for Dejan Lovren after the Croatia defender's move to Zenit St Petersburg.
West Brom meanwhile, are hoping to seal a deal for Wigan defender Cedric Kipre. The crisis club are listening to offers for all players and it is understood Hawthorns bosses have made contact with administrators at the League One outfit.


birminghammail--2020-08-27--Villa 'want two Man Utd players' as part of potential Grealish deal

Aston Villa could be keen on two Manchester United players as part of a potential deal for Jack Grealish , according to reports .
Grealish , the Villa captain , has been linked with a summer move to Old Trafford for several months having shone on the Premier League stage .
Villa are set to demand a huge fee for the midfielder after escaping the threat of relegation but that has n't stopped speculation over a possible exit .
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Grealish, the Villa captain, has been linked with a summer move to Old Trafford for several months having shone on the Premier League stage.
Villa are set to demand a huge fee for the midfielder after escaping the threat of relegation but that hasn't stopped speculation over a possible exit.
And according to the Daily Star, Dean Smith's side are keen on strengthening their defensive options if a transfer goes through.
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The Star reports goalkeeper Sergio Romero and full-back Diogo Dalot could move in the opposite direction in a part-exchange arrangement.
Romero deputised for David De Gea in the closing stages of the season as the Spanish stopper struggled for form but was dropped for the Europa League semi-final defeat to Sevilla.
The Argentina international is expected to be behind both De Gea and Dean Henderson in the pecking order at United going into the new campaign.
Dalot started just one Premier League match all season for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side in an injury-plagued campaign.
Villa are yet to complete their first senior signing this summer but are targeting a number of new additions to boost Smith's options across the pitch.


birminghammail--2020-08-27--Aston Villa transfer news LIVE: The latest from B6

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We will be keeping you informed on all the key developments across today as Villa 's transfer window gathers pace and the new season draws closer .
We will be adding all the latest Villa news , views and rumours to our live blog throughout the day , with new signings and transfers continually linked to the club .
Brentford duo Ollie Watkins and Said Benrahma remain top targets while there are links regarding Bournemouth duo Harry Wilson and Philip Billing , while shock rumours surrounding young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Werder Bremen star Milot Rashica - valued at £20 million-plus - continues to be the name associated with Aston Villa with murmurs continuing to suggest the Kosovan remains reluctant to make the switch to B6 .
Villa , who are currently enjoying a pre-season training camp in south Wales , are also linked with a move for American midfielder Weston McKennie , 21 , from Schalke .
This week , we 've also heard from Dean Smith for the first time down at Villa 's training camp in Wales , and he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are in motion , that was the reason I stopped back , to sit down with Johan ( Lange ) and strategically plan what we are going to do . ''
So stay with us for today 's transfer blog , below , and be sure to check back for all the latest Villa transfer news and opinion .

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Hello and welcome to LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive on Wednesday, September 9.
We will be keeping you informed on all the key developments across today as Villa's transfer window gathers pace and the new season draws closer.
We will be adding all the latest Villa news, views and rumours to our live blog throughout the day, with new signings and transfers continually linked to the club.
Matty Cash arrived from Nottingham Forest to become the club's first senior signing of the window and Brentford striker Ollie Watkins completed his £28m switch to Villa Park on Wednesday.
Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has also been touted for a move with Dean Smith keen to add cover given Tom Heaton's long lay-off.
So stay with us for today's transfer blog and be sure to check back for all the latest Villa transfer news and opinion.


birminghammail--2020-08-27--Offers made for Aston Villa 'target' Marko Grujic - report

Two clubs have reportedly made a bid for Aston Villa transfer target Marko Grujic .
According to Goal , Villa , along with Crystal Palace had been quoted £20m for the out-of-favour midfielder , who has spent a number of seasons on loan away from Liverpool .
Jurgen Klopp is willing to consider yet another loan deal for the upcoming season , but Corriere Dello Sport report that Grujic is of tangible interest to two Italian clubs who have made offers .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interest , they 'll have to act fast .
The report states that Atalanta have made a bid .
As normal in Italy , the deal is reportedly a paid loan with an obligation to buy , to offset the 'book value ' of the player in financial fair play calculations .
There are no details about the exact fee , but another report states that both Milan and Benevento are keeping tabs on any deal , with Benevento having made an offer themselves .
As for Benevento 's interest , Sports Witness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe Benevento have made a bit .
Grujic had spent the last two seasons on loan at Hertha Berlin , making 49 Bundesliga appearances , and is now searching for his next playing destination .

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Two clubs have reportedly made a bid for Aston Villa transfer target Marko Grujic.
According to Goal, Villa, along with Crystal Palace had been quoted £20m for the out-of-favour midfielder, who has spent a number of seasons on loan away from Liverpool.
Jurgen Klopp is willing to consider yet another loan deal for the upcoming season, but Corriere Dello Sport report that Grujic is of tangible interest to two Italian clubs who have made offers.
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If there is Villa interest, they'll have to act fast. The report states that Atalanta have made a bid.
As normal in Italy, the deal is reportedly a paid loan with an obligation to buy, to offset the 'book value' of the player in financial fair play calculations.
There are no details about the exact fee, but another report states that both Milan and Benevento are keeping tabs on any deal, with Benevento having made an offer themselves.
As for Benevento's interest, Sports Witness report that Bergamo newspaper Corriere di Bergamo believe Benevento have made a bit.
Grujic had spent the last two seasons on loan at Hertha Berlin, making 49 Bundesliga appearances, and is now searching for his next playing destination.


birminghammail--2020-08-27--Amazing transformation of drug addict who was given a year to live

They are pictures taken two years apart - and reveal the incredible transformation of a reformed drug addict who was given just 12 months to live .
At just 37 , Caroline Best was handed a death sentence when she was told her heart was failing because she was hooked on crack and heroin .
Her face betrayed the years of drug abuse and the police mug shot picture shows how she turned to crime to fund her habit and ended up in jail .
Doctors told her bluntly they would not operate until she was clean .
Caroline owes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - and to a kindly cop who could not bear to see her throw her future away .
Pc Stuart Toogood , of Erdington neighbourhood police team , got her into a rehab facility where , after intensive help , she moved to a dry house .
Now Caroline is celebrating two years clean .
She will shortly start work at Livingstone House rehab centre in Small Heath , helping other addicts kick follow her journey .
Speaking previously , Caroline said : `` Thanks to Stuart Toogood , I ’ m now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thank him for helping me do something I couldn ’ t do on my own .
I am living proof that we can recover . ''
Having spent the last 15 years in and out of prison , Caroline is now crime-free and supporting PC Toogood to work with other offenders to get them out of a life of crime .
Her new healthy lifestyle means she no longer needs heart surgery as the faulty valve repaired itself .
Pc Toogood said the West Midlands force was proud of its Offender to Rehab @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` The programme has so far successfully placed nine prolific offenders into rehab .
Of the five who have completed the programme , one has gained full time employment at Timpson , two have worked as volunteers for Birmingham Mind charity and completed adult education courses .
`` They have also been ambassadors for West Midlands Police , presented at several business conferences to raise awareness of the programme and the benefits of it for the business community .
`` And two people are in aftercare at dry houses − one should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other is about to undertake adult education courses .
`` Four other people are currently in treatment and doing well .
Several others are in the process of being assessed for rehab placement .
`` This has resulted in a huge reduction of shop thefts in and around the Birmingham North and East regions as many offences were being committed by a core group of offenders .
We are certainly seeing a benefit in this new approach . ''

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They are pictures taken two years apart - and reveal the incredible transformation of a reformed drug addict who was given just 12 months to live.
At just 37, Caroline Best was handed a death sentence when she was told her heart was failing because she was hooked on crack and heroin.
Her face betrayed the years of drug abuse and the police mug shot picture shows how she turned to crime to fund her habit and ended up in jail.
Doctors told her bluntly they would not operate until she was clean.
Caroline owes her life to her determination to change - and to a kindly cop who could not bear to see her throw her future away.
(Image: WMP)
Pc Stuart Toogood, of Erdington neighbourhood police team, got her into a rehab facility where, after intensive help, she moved to a dry house.
Now Caroline is celebrating two years clean. She will shortly start work at Livingstone House rehab centre in Small Heath, helping other addicts kick follow her journey.
West Midlands Police hailed her as "inspirational".
Speaking previously, Caroline said: "Thanks to Stuart Toogood, I’m now a productive member of society and I thank him for helping me do something I couldn’t do on my own. I am living proof that we can recover."
Having spent the last 15 years in and out of prison, Caroline is now crime-free and supporting PC Toogood to work with other offenders to get them out of a life of crime.
(Image: WMP)
Her new healthy lifestyle means she no longer needs heart surgery as the faulty valve repaired itself.
Pc Toogood said the West Midlands force was proud of its Offender to Rehab programme.
(Image: West Midlands Police)
Speaking last year he said: "The programme has so far successfully placed nine prolific offenders into rehab. Of the five who have completed the programme, one has gained full time employment at Timpson, two have worked as volunteers for Birmingham Mind charity and completed adult education courses.
"They have also been ambassadors for West Midlands Police, presented at several business conferences to raise awareness of the programme and the benefits of it for the business community.
"And two people are in aftercare at dry houses − one should be progressing into employment soon whilst the other is about to undertake adult education courses.
"Four other people are currently in treatment and doing well. Several others are in the process of being assessed for rehab placement.
"This has resulted in a huge reduction of shop thefts in and around the Birmingham North and East regions as many offences were being committed by a core group of offenders. We are certainly seeing a benefit in this new approach."


birminghammail--2020-08-27--Birmingham City midfielder Fran Villalba completes loan transfer

Fran Villalba has rejoined UD Almeria , signing a season long loan deal , with the option to make the move permanent after that .
The 22-year-old was only signed by Birmingham City last summer , where after a positive start , he fell out of Pep Clotet ’ s starting XI .
Villalba joined Almeria in January in a bid to secure more first-team football , playing six times before Covid-19 saw the La Liga2 season ended prematurely .
Sign up to our Birmingham City newsletter here He now rejoins Almeria , who will once again be on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the play-offs last season .
The Spanish outfit confirmed the deal , also revealing that they have a clause to make his stay long-term next year .
Speaking earlier this year , Villalba admitted he wanted to stay in Spain , after joining what he called a ‘ spectacular project ’ .
Meanwhile , Blues have confirmed their third signing of the window , with Ivan Sanchez arriving from Elche .
The winger joins George Friend and Jon Toral as new boss Aitor Karanka continues to shape his squad ahead of the @ @ @ @ @

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Fran Villalba has rejoined UD Almeria, signing a season long loan deal, with the option to make the move permanent after that.
The 22-year-old was only signed by Birmingham City last summer, where after a positive start, he fell out of Pep Clotet’s starting XI.
Villalba joined Almeria in January in a bid to secure more first-team football, playing six times before Covid-19 saw the La Liga2 season ended prematurely.
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He now rejoins Almeria, who will once again be on the hunt for promotion after losing to Girona in the play-offs last season.
The Spanish outfit confirmed the deal, also revealing that they have a clause to make his stay long-term next year.
Speaking earlier this year, Villalba admitted he wanted to stay in Spain, after joining what he called a ‘spectacular project’.
Meanwhile, Blues have confirmed their third signing of the window, with Ivan Sanchez arriving from Elche.
The winger joins George Friend and Jon Toral as new boss Aitor Karanka continues to shape his squad ahead of the Championship restart next month.


birminghammail--2020-08-27--Sprinkler system saves Tamworth man’s life in fire

A Tamworth man had a lucky escape from a fire at his sheltered housing flat – thanks to a sprinkler system fitted after a severe blaze at the same building five years ago .
Firefighters were called to the fire at Russell House on Bancroft , Glascote Heath , at 4am on Tuesday morning and rescued a 47-year-old man .
Two homes were affected by the blaze – one where the fire occurred and another which was water damaged .
Both residents are now in temporary accommodation .
Following a previous fire at Russell House in July 2015 , where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flats evacuated , Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service ( SFRS ) advised housing association Clarion Housing Group to fit the sprinkler system .
SFRS protect manager Stuart Ruckledge said : “ Thankfully no one was hurt during the fire at Russell House this week .
`` Had it not been for the fire sprinklers , there was the potential for more than 20 lives to have been at risk , as well as damage to the building.
” A spokesman for Polesworth fire station said : `` The on duty crew have just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Glascote .
`` The incident happened around 4am this morning and involved a fire in a residential block with one male occupant trapped inside .
`` Crews from Tamworth and Polesworth forced entry to a first floor flat and rescued a male occupant suffering from the effects of smoke inhalation .
`` A breathing apparatus team were able to fully extinguish the fire but a domestic sprinkler had already activated and suppressed the fire to a survivable level .
`` A fire investigation officer is currently on scene establishing the cause of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alarms , working smoke alarms do help to save lives . ''
A spokesman for Clarion Housing Association said : “ The initial reports indicate that the fire started in a resident ’ s bedroom but was fortunately contained by the sprinkler system that we installed in the building in 2017 .
`` Our staff were on site quickly to help our residents and support the local fire service .
“ We are providing support , including arranging temporary accommodation , to the residents of the two homes affected , one where the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ water damage caused by the sprinkler system .
`` Our focus is on completing damage assessments and remedial work to allow our residents to move back into their homes safely and as soon as possible.
” A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service added : “ One ambulance and a paramedic officer attended the scene .
Crews treated one patient for minor injuries and he was conveyed to Good Hope Hospital for treatment .
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A Tamworth man had a lucky escape from a fire at his sheltered housing flat – thanks to a sprinkler system fitted after a severe blaze at the same building five years ago.
Firefighters were called to the fire at Russell House on Bancroft, Glascote Heath, at 4am on Tuesday morning and rescued a 47-year-old man.
Two homes were affected by the blaze – one where the fire occurred and another which was water damaged. Both residents are now in temporary accommodation.
Following a previous fire at Russell House in July 2015, where the property was severely damaged and 24 flats evacuated, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) advised housing association Clarion Housing Group to fit the sprinkler system.
SFRS protect manager Stuart Ruckledge said: “Thankfully no one was hurt during the fire at Russell House this week.
"Had it not been for the fire sprinklers, there was the potential for more than 20 lives to have been at risk, as well as damage to the building.”
Fire crews from Polesworth and Tamworth attended.
A spokesman for Polesworth fire station said: "The on duty crew have just returned from a fire in Bancroft, Glascote.
"The incident happened around 4am this morning and involved a fire in a residential block with one male occupant trapped inside.
"Crews from Tamworth and Polesworth forced entry to a first floor flat and rescued a male occupant suffering from the effects of smoke inhalation.
"A breathing apparatus team were able to fully extinguish the fire but a domestic sprinkler had already activated and suppressed the fire to a survivable level.
"A fire investigation officer is currently on scene establishing the cause of the fire.
"Please test your smoke alarms, working smoke alarms do help to save lives."
A spokesman for Clarion Housing Association said: “The initial reports indicate that the fire started in a resident’s bedroom but was fortunately contained by the sprinkler system that we installed in the building in 2017.
"Our staff were on site quickly to help our residents and support the local fire service.
“We are providing support, including arranging temporary accommodation, to the residents of the two homes affected, one where the fire occurred and another home with some water damage caused by the sprinkler system.
"Our focus is on completing damage assessments and remedial work to allow our residents to move back into their homes safely and as soon as possible.”
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service added: “One ambulance and a paramedic officer attended the scene. Crews treated one patient for minor injuries and he was conveyed to Good Hope Hospital for treatment.”


birminghammail--2020-08-27--Tributes  to 'darling daughter, sister and mum' as two charged with murder

Tributes have been paid to a mum found dead with head injuries in a Midland home .
The body of Balvinder Gahir was discovered inside a property in Valley Road , Lillington , Leamington Spa , at around 2.40am on Monday , August 2 The first picture of the 54-year-old was released with a tribute from her family after two men were charged with murder .
They said : `` With great sadness we announce that our dearest beloved daughter , sister and mum ’ s life was taken from us all .
`` She was the light of our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , filled with so much love and happiness , her smile would light up the room with a thousand words , a beauty beyond beauty .
`` Words can not express how much we love you and will miss you .
You lived life like there was no tomorrow , you saw many sorrows , yet always stayed positive and smiled and lived for today .
`` You gave us hope and love .
`` Our sweetest darling daughter , sister and mum , we hope you can rest in peace now .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ our darling angel and never forgotten .
`` Until we meet again xx . ''
Jasbinder Gahir , 57 , and Rohan Gahir , 23 , both from Maidenhead , have been charged with murder .
They are due to appear at Leamington Crown Court on Tuesday , September 1 .
A 15-year-old girl and a 28-year-old man , also arrested on suspicion of murder , were released on police bail .

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Tributes have been paid to a mum found dead with head injuries in a Midland home.
The body of Balvinder Gahir was discovered inside a property in Valley Road, Lillington, Leamington Spa, at around 2.40am on Monday, August 2
The first picture of the 54-year-old was released with a tribute from her family after two men were charged with murder.
They said: "With great sadness we announce that our dearest beloved daughter, sister and mum’s life was taken from us all.
(Image: Warwickshire Police)
"She was the light of our life, with a golden kind heart, filled with so much love and happiness, her smile would light up the room with a thousand words, a beauty beyond beauty.
"Words cannot express how much we love you and will miss you. You lived life like there was no tomorrow, you saw many sorrows, yet always stayed positive and smiled and lived for today.
"You gave us hope and love.
"Our sweetest darling daughter, sister and mum, we hope you can rest in peace now. You will always be in our hearts our darling angel and never forgotten.
"Until we meet again xx."
Jasbinder Gahir, 57, and Rohan Gahir, 23, both from Maidenhead, have been charged with murder. They are due to appear at Leamington Crown Court on Tuesday, September 1.
A 15-year-old girl and a 28-year-old man, also arrested on suspicion of murder, were released on police bail.


birminghammail--2020-08-27--Gonzalo Higuain responds to Aston Villa transfer 'interest'

Gonzalo Higuain is not interested in a move to Aston Villa or the other Premier League teams linked with the Juventus striker , according to reports in Italy .
Higuain , the former Real Madrid and Chelsea forward , was linked with a return to England this week after Serie A champions Juventus revealed he is free to leave this summer .
Manager Andrea Pirlo said on Tuesday : `` He was a great champion , a great player but the cycle is over .
`` We looked each other in the eyes , we talked and we made this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but we have decided that the paths will separate . ''
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According to the report , Villa and West Ham United enquired about a possible deal and even held preliminary talks with the player 's representatives .
Signing a new striker is a top priority for Dean Smith 's side before the window closes having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it appears the former Argentina international has other plans .
According to Calciomercato , he has no desire to pursue the potential switch .
They report Villa and West Ham are 'interested ' - as well as Newcastle United and Fulham - but Higuain snubbed the alleged advances .

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Higuain, the former Real Madrid and Chelsea forward, was linked with a return to England this week after Serie A champions Juventus revealed he is free to leave this summer.
Manager Andrea Pirlo said on Tuesday: "He was a great champion, a great player but the cycle is over.
"We looked each other in the eyes, we talked and we made this decision. I admire him a lot, but we have decided that the paths will separate."
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No sooner had Pirlo confirmed the news, Italian outlet La Repubblica claimed Villa were among the clubs willing to give Higuain another Premier League lifeline.
The 32-year-old, who cost Juve £75m from Napoli in 2016, scored five goals in 14 top-flight appearances for Chelsea under Maurizio Sarri in 2019.
According to the report, Villa and West Ham United enquired about a possible deal and even held preliminary talks with the player's representatives.
Signing a new striker is a top priority for Dean Smith's side before the window closes having struggled for goals last term.
But it appears the former Argentina international has other plans.
According to Calciomercato, he has no desire to pursue the potential switch. They report Villa and West Ham are 'interested' - as well as Newcastle United and Fulham - but Higuain snubbed the alleged advances.


birminghammail--2020-08-27--Man arrested after Wolves shirt stolen from Reece Cox's memorial

A man has been arrested after a Wolves shirt left at murder victim Reece Cox 's memorial was stolen .
Officers detained a 51-year-old today , Thursday , August 27 , after they were alerted to the football top being taken .
It had been laid near the spot where 24-year-old Mr Cox died following a violent street attack in Bull Ring , Sedgley , just before midnight on Saturday , August 15 .
Six men have been charged with murder and another with actual bodily harm .
The man arrested in connection with the stolen shirt was taken into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not yet been found , but police say enquiries to trace the tribute are ongoing .
Insp Pete Sandhu , from West Midlands Police 's Dudley neighbourhood police team , said : `` We ’ ve all felt the impact of Reece ’ s death which has shocked the community .
`` We were in disbelief when it came to our attention that a football shirt , which had been laid in tribute to Reece , had been stolen .
`` But we ’ ve carried out quick-time enquiries and now arrested a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We ’ re absolutely appalled that a tribute to remember Reece , and what he meant to our community , could be stolen . ''

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A man has been arrested after a Wolves shirt left at murder victim Reece Cox's memorial was stolen.
Officers detained a 51-year-old today, Thursday, August 27, after they were alerted to the football top being taken.
It had been laid near the spot where 24-year-old Mr Cox died following a violent street attack in Bull Ring, Sedgley, just before midnight on Saturday, August 15.
Six men have been charged with murder and another with actual bodily harm.
The man arrested in connection with the stolen shirt was taken into custody for questioning. The top has not yet been found, but police say enquiries to trace the tribute are ongoing.
Insp Pete Sandhu, from West Midlands Police's Dudley neighbourhood police team, said: "We’ve all felt the impact of Reece’s death which has shocked the community.
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"We were in disbelief when it came to our attention that a football shirt, which had been laid in tribute to Reece, had been stolen.
"But we’ve carried out quick-time enquiries and now arrested a man on suspicion of theft.
"We’re absolutely appalled that a tribute to remember Reece, and what he meant to our community, could be stolen."


birminghammail--2020-08-27--Doherty provides update amid claims Spurs transfer is complete

Matt Doherty 's Wolverhampton Wanderers exit appears to be edging closer , with reports in the national press claiming he has completed a £15m move to Tottenham .
News of Spurs ' interest only emerged earlier this week , with our sister title football.london revealing Jose Mourinho felt Doherty 'ticked all of the boxes ' to replace Serge Aurier .
And since then , the deal has moved quickly with talkSPORT claiming that a £15m transfer between the two clubs was complete .
Neither team have made any official announcement , with journalist Fabrizio Romano claiming a few details are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move is confirmed , it will end Doherty 's 10-year association with Wolves , a decade which has seen him win two promotions and amass more than 300 appearances .
On social media , the Republic of Ireland international revealed he will be flying back to the UK from Sardinia ahead of potentially wrapping up the deal .
Doherty 's imminent departure looks set to hasten Nuno Espirito Santo 's full-back search , with Ruben Vinagre and Oskar Burr the only senior wing-backs at his disposal .
Wolves remain locked in talks with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opening offer believed to be in the region of £15m .
Elsewhere , Napoli left-back Faouzi Ghoulam and Valenica right-back Thierry Correia have both been linked , as Wolves look to land their first signing of the summer .

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Matt Doherty's Wolverhampton Wanderers exit appears to be edging closer, with reports in the national press claiming he has completed a £15m move to Tottenham.
News of Spurs' interest only emerged earlier this week, with our sister title football.london revealing Jose Mourinho felt Doherty 'ticked all of the boxes' to replace Serge Aurier.
And since then, the deal has moved quickly with talkSPORT claiming that a £15m transfer between the two clubs was complete.
Neither team have made any official announcement, with journalist Fabrizio Romano claiming a few details are still to be agreed.
If a move is confirmed, it will end Doherty's 10-year association with Wolves, a decade which has seen him win two promotions and amass more than 300 appearances.
On social media, the Republic of Ireland international revealed he will be flying back to the UK from Sardinia ahead of potentially wrapping up the deal.
Doherty's imminent departure looks set to hasten Nuno Espirito Santo's full-back search, with Ruben Vinagre and Oskar Burr the only senior wing-backs at his disposal.
Wolves remain locked in talks with Ainsley Maitland-Niles, with Arsenal rejecting an opening offer believed to be in the region of £15m.
Elsewhere, Napoli left-back Faouzi Ghoulam and Valenica right-back Thierry Correia have both been linked, as Wolves look to land their first signing of the summer.


birminghammail--2020-08-27--Aston Villa loan goalkeeper Pepe Reina completes Champions League transfer

A member of Aston Villa 's 19/20 Premier League side has found a new destination .
Pepe Reina returned to AC Milan at the end of his loan contract , and has moved on after being granted a release from his deal at the San Siro .
Villa were linked with a renewed move for the goalkeeper to extend his stay in Birmingham , but that will not come to fruition - with Reina now confirmed as a Lazio player .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Lazio , and will perform as an experienced back-up for Thomas Strakosha , as well as playing in the Champions League and cups for Lazio .
The Italian club announced confirmation of the deal a short while ago .
According to Sky Sports , Reina was compelled to move due to AC Milan 's failure to qualify for the Champions League - and will accept a back-up/rotation role at Lazio .
It was Reina 's own desire for football that took him to Birmingham earlier this year , joining Villa on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Reina established himself in the first-team , but was dropped following a mistake against Leicester City - re-emerging after lockdown to play a key part for Villa as they battled against the drop , making 12 appearances .

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A member of Aston Villa's 19/20 Premier League side has found a new destination.
Pepe Reina returned to AC Milan at the end of his loan contract, and has moved on after being granted a release from his deal at the San Siro.
Villa were linked with a renewed move for the goalkeeper to extend his stay in Birmingham, but that will not come to fruition - with Reina now confirmed as a Lazio player.
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Reina is a perfect fit for Lazio, and will perform as an experienced back-up for Thomas Strakosha, as well as playing in the Champions League and cups for Lazio.
The Italian club announced confirmation of the deal a short while ago.
According to Sky Sports, Reina was compelled to move due to AC Milan's failure to qualify for the Champions League - and will accept a back-up/rotation role at Lazio.
It was Reina's own desire for football that took him to Birmingham earlier this year, joining Villa on a loan deal following Tom Heaton's injury.
Reina established himself in the first-team, but was dropped following a mistake against Leicester City - re-emerging after lockdown to play a key part for Villa as they battled against the drop, making 12 appearances.