birminghammail--2020-09-10--Most Worcestershire landlords won't rent to those on benefits

More than four in every five landlords in Worcestershire won ’ t rent to people on benefits , new research has found According to a recent investigation , most landlords in areas such as Worcester , Redditch and Bromsgrove specify on their listings that they will not accept people with DSS income .
DSS , which stands for the Department of Social Security , was replaced in 2001 by the Department for Work and Pensions but is still used as a shorthand reference to mean benefits claimants .
In a county court case last month , the judge ruled that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against equality laws .
Following this , the BBC Shared Data Unit took a snapshot of rental listings on the website OpenRent , which allows landlords to say yes or no to “ DSS income accepted ” .
They found that , of the rental listings in Worcestershire on the site on August 5 , 86 per cent said they did not accept DSS .
That figure ranges from 75 per cent in places like Bromsgrove to as high as 95 per cent in Worcester .
Polly Neate , chief executive of Shelter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and disabled people unfairly .
“ 'No DSS ’ discrimination is outdated , grossly unfair – and it ’ s unlawful under the Equality Act , as our recent landmark legal victory confirms , '' she said .
“ This is because it overwhelmingly prevents women and disabled people , who are more likely to need support paying their rent , from finding a safe home .
`` Last month 's ruling should be a wake-up call for landlords and letting agents to clean up their act and treat all renters equally .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ discrimination until it 's banished for good .
She continued : `` The ruling is particularly pertinent at the moment as a rising number of people are relying on benefits due to the coronavirus pandemic . ''
A spokesperson for the Equality and Human Right Commission , added : “ These figures show there is still some way to go before we can truly end the discrimination against women and disabled people who claim benefits .
“ The recent ruling will go a long way to ensure all renters ’ rights are equal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ background . ''
'The law is on our side' One person who found himself banned from viewing properties was 29-year-old disabled dad Stephen Tyler .
He jas just won a ruling after property agency Paul Carr , which has offices across the West Midlands , said he could not look at three potential new homes because of his benefits .
Backed by a lawyer from the organisation , Birmingham County Court heard the refusal broke the Equality Act 210 because disabled tenants were more likely to be receiving state financial help .
Stephen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ road accident in December 2016 , said : `` I feel relieved it 's over .
It 's been a very stressful time .
It is amazing to have won – not just for me but for the tens of thousands of people like me facing this discrimination .
`` Hopefully now it 's clear that the law is on our side , things will change . ''
The ruling was the second made in UK law that 'No DSS ' discrimination was not legal .
Paul Carr said it was `` extremely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it had fallen victim to Shelter 's `` desire to drive their own political agenda against letting agents in the private rental sector '' .
The company went on : `` As a leading and reputable letting agent we always adhere to the law and protect our landlord clients to the best of our ability , in what is an ever-increasing arena of negative legislation .
`` We had already changed our policy regarding the advertising of 'no DSS ' many months prior to this incident , as we believed it was the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The pivotal facts of this case were purely based on a simple and isolated administrative error . ''

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More than four in every five landlords in Worcestershire won’t rent to people on benefits, new research has found
According to a recent investigation, most landlords in areas such as Worcester, Redditch and Bromsgrove specify on their listings that they will not accept people with DSS income.
DSS, which stands for the Department of Social Security, was replaced in 2001 by the Department for Work and Pensions but is still used as a shorthand reference to mean benefits claimants.
In a county court case last month, the judge ruled that "No DSS" rental bans were against equality laws.
Percentage of Worcestershire landlords who don't accept DSS LA // % of landlords who don’t accept DSS // People on UC June 2020 // % aged 16+ on UC Worcester // 95% // 8,145 // 10% Wyre Forest // 94% // 7,915 // 9% Redditch // 77% // 8,038 // 12% Bromsgrove // 75% // 5,383 // 7%
Following this, the BBC Shared Data Unit took a snapshot of rental listings on the website OpenRent, which allows landlords to say yes or no to “DSS income accepted”.
They found that, of the rental listings in Worcestershire on the site on August 5, 86 per cent said they did not accept DSS.
That figure ranges from 75 per cent in places like Bromsgrove to as high as 95 per cent in Worcester.
Polly Neate, chief executive of Shelter, said such DSS discrimination treated women and disabled people unfairly.
“'No DSS’ discrimination is outdated, grossly unfair – and it’s unlawful under the Equality Act, as our recent landmark legal victory confirms," she said.
“This is because it overwhelmingly prevents women and disabled people, who are more likely to need support paying their rent, from finding a safe home.
"Last month's ruling should be a wake-up call for landlords and letting agents to clean up their act and treat all renters equally.
"We won't stop fighting DSS discrimination until it's banished for good.
She continued: "The ruling is particularly pertinent at the moment as a rising number of people are relying on benefits due to the coronavirus pandemic."
A spokesperson for the Equality and Human Right Commission, added: “These figures show there is still some way to go before we can truly end the discrimination against women and disabled people who claim benefits.
“The recent ruling will go a long way to ensure all renters’ rights are equal, regardless of their life situation or background."
'The law is on our side'
One person who found himself banned from viewing properties was 29-year-old disabled dad Stephen Tyler.
He jas just won a ruling after property agency Paul Carr, which has offices across the West Midlands, said he could not look at three potential new homes because of his benefits.
Backed by a lawyer from the organisation, Birmingham County Court heard the refusal broke the Equality Act 210 because disabled tenants were more likely to be receiving state financial help.
Stephen, who uses a wheelchair after a road accident in December 2016, said: "I feel relieved it's over. It's been a very stressful time. It is amazing to have won – not just for me but for the tens of thousands of people like me facing this discrimination.
"Hopefully now it's clear that the law is on our side, things will change."
The ruling was the second made in UK law that 'No DSS' discrimination was not legal.
Paul Carr said it was "extremely disappointed" with the outcome and said it had fallen victim to Shelter's " desire to drive their own political agenda against letting agents in the private rental sector".
The company went on: "As a leading and reputable letting agent we always adhere to the law and protect our landlord clients to the best of our ability, in what is an ever-increasing arena of negative legislation.
"We had already changed our policy regarding the advertising of 'no DSS' many months prior to this incident, as we believed it was the right way forward for all concerned.
"The pivotal facts of this case were purely based on a simple and isolated administrative error."


birminghammail--2020-09-10--Jaguar Land Rover welcomes former Renault CEO to the company

Jaguar Land Rover has welcomed a new CEO to the company after the last boss stepped down recently .
Thierry Bolloré has been revealed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the West Midlands car manufactuer .
This follows the departure of Sir Ralf Speth who signed off after ten years at the helm of one of Britain ’ s biggest car maker .
Sir Ralf ’ s achievements were honoured with a knighthood in 2019 .
The overriding theme of his departing interview was how much he enjoyed the role , saying : “ This company was my life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Outlining Sir Ralf ’ s achievements the interview highlighted how sales almost tripled and more than 17,000 new jobs were created in his first five years in charge .
Natarajan Chandrasekaran , chairman of Tata Sons , Tata Motors and Jaguar Land Rover , said : “ I am delighted to welcome Thierry to Jaguar Land Rover .
“ An established global business leader with a proven track record of implementing complex transformations , Thierry will bring a wealth of experience to one of the most revered positions in the industry.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ I want to thank Ralf for a decade of outstanding vision and leadership for Jaguar Land Rover and welcome him to his new non-executive position in addition to his existing role on the board of Tata Sons.
” On his Linkedin page , Mr Bolloré said : `` I am absolutely delighted to join Jaguar Land Rover today as the company ’ s new CEO .
`` This is the start of an exciting new chapter for me .
I see it as a privilege and an honour to lead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the opportunity to shape the next stage for two of the great British brands : Jaguar and Land Rover .
From what I have seen so far , it 's clear that the Jaguar Land Rover family is tremendously dynamic , innovative and full of energy .
`` This is a great team and a formidable company .
I have no doubt there 's a positive future ahead '' .

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Jaguar Land Rover has welcomed a new CEO to the company after the last boss stepped down recently.
Thierry Bolloré has been revealed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the West Midlands car manufactuer.
This follows the departure of Sir Ralf Speth who signed off after ten years at the helm of one of Britain’s biggest car maker.
Sir Ralf’s achievements were honoured with a knighthood in 2019.
The overriding theme of his departing interview was how much he enjoyed the role, saying: “This company was my life. It has taken over my life.”
Outlining Sir Ralf’s achievements the interview highlighted how sales almost tripled and more than 17,000 new jobs were created in his first five years in charge.
Natarajan Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Sons, Tata Motors and Jaguar Land Rover, said: “I am delighted to welcome Thierry to Jaguar Land Rover.
“An established global business leader with a proven track record of implementing complex transformations, Thierry will bring a wealth of experience to one of the most revered positions in the industry.”
Paying tribute to Mr Speth Mr Chandrasekaran said: “I want to thank Ralf for a decade of outstanding vision and leadership for Jaguar Land Rover and welcome him to his new non-executive position in addition to his existing role on the board of Tata Sons.”
On his Linkedin page, Mr Bolloré said: "I am absolutely delighted to join Jaguar Land Rover today as the company’s new CEO.
"This is the start of an exciting new chapter for me. I see it as a privilege and an honour to lead this world renowned business; to have the opportunity to shape the next stage for two of the great British brands: Jaguar and Land Rover. From what I have seen so far, it's clear that the Jaguar Land Rover family is tremendously dynamic, innovative and full of energy.
"This is a great team and a formidable company. I have no doubt there's a positive future ahead".


birminghammail--2020-09-10--Liverpool sent Rhian Brewster plea after Aston Villa update

Liverpool are being urged to keep hold of Rhian Brewster as Premier League clubs circle around the striker .
Aston Villa are among the sides to hold an interest in the England under-21 international , who impressed on loan at Swansea City last season .
Brewster scored 10 goals in 20 Championship outings for the Swans after moving on loan to south Wales in the January transfer window .
Villa smashed their transfer record to bring in Ollie Watkins from Brentford on Wednesday but want another striker to boost Dean Smith 's options for the new season .
Sign up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ updates The former Brentford hotshot takes the mantle from Wesley Moraes , and big things are expected of the winger/striker at Villa Park .
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Brewster admitted earlier in the window he wants to stay at Liverpool , telling the Beautiful Game podcast : `` Ultimately , I want to be at Liverpool next season .
I want to be fighting for a spot to play .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to play at the home of the champions ?
I don ’ t really want to go on loan , but if that ’ s the best thing for me to do , to go away and get more game time , then that ’ s what I ’ m going to do .
`` Realistically , I want to play for Liverpool . ''
But the Reds are thought to be willing to sell the forward - including a buy-back clause as part of any deal - with Villa reportedly preparing a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jurgen Klopp to keep Brewster at Anfield , with one on social media saying : `` I really think we should keep Rhian Brewster , Natural goalscorer .
Definitely worth taking a chance on . ''
`` Feel bad for Rhian Brewster , '' wrote another .
`` Loan after loan etc , now it looks like he could be set to leave # LFC permanently . ''
A third supporter fumed : `` # FSGOut will be booming if Rhian Brewster is sold and no replacement is found .
Then add to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fans will be in uproar . ''
`` Please don ’ t sell Rhian Brewster , '' was the plea from one fan .
While a fifth posted : `` You have to feel for Rhian Brewster .
He was adamant on moving to Germany for game time three years ago , we convinced him to sign a deal .
You could tell his excitement about playing for us and now it ’ s being reported # LFC are happy to sell .
He needs at least a chance surely ? ''

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Aston Villa are among the sides to hold an interest in the England under-21 international, who impressed on loan at Swansea City last season.
Brewster scored 10 goals in 20 Championship outings for the Swans after moving on loan to south Wales in the January transfer window.
Villa smashed their transfer record to bring in Ollie Watkins from Brentford on Wednesday but want another striker to boost Dean Smith's options for the new season.
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Brewster admitted earlier in the window he wants to stay at Liverpool, telling the Beautiful Game podcast: "Ultimately, I want to be at Liverpool next season. I want to be fighting for a spot to play.
"Who is not going to want to play at the home of the champions? I don’t really want to go on loan, but if that’s the best thing for me to do, to go away and get more game time, then that’s what I’m going to do.
"Realistically, I want to play for Liverpool."
But the Reds are thought to be willing to sell the forward - including a buy-back clause as part of any deal - with Villa reportedly preparing a £20million bid.
Liverpool fans are urging Jurgen Klopp to keep Brewster at Anfield, with one on social media saying: "I really think we should keep Rhian Brewster, Natural goalscorer. Definitely worth taking a chance on."
"Feel bad for Rhian Brewster," wrote another. "Loan after loan etc, now it looks like he could be set to leave #LFC permanently."
A third supporter fumed: "#FSGOut will be booming if Rhian Brewster is sold and no replacement is found. Then add to that, no Thiago or centre-back. Fans will be in uproar."
"Please don’t sell Rhian Brewster," was the plea from one fan.
While a fifth posted: "You have to feel for Rhian Brewster. He was adamant on moving to Germany for game time three years ago, we convinced him to sign a deal. You could tell his excitement about playing for us and now it’s being reported #LFC are happy to sell. He needs at least a chance surely?"


birminghammail--2020-09-10--The best Aldi Specialbuys deals that you can get this week

Aldi is well-known to supply amazing deals on a wide range of products from outdoor to DIY products .
And the infamous middle aisle is a favourite destination of many shoppers with a whole variety of great and cheap products for you to buy .
Every Thursday and Saturday , Aldi restocks their Specialbuys with a different number of items each week .
This week ( Thursday , September 10 ) the popular store is stocking a wide range of kitchen and plant products - and some items are going for just £2 .
From a wide range of cups @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compile a number of items that you can buy at your local Aldi store .
If you want to find out all the products that are available then you can check them out on Aldi 's website here .
Here are some of the best deals you can grab on today 's Specialbuys : A popular product which has been bought hundreds of times according to the website .
You can grab this for just £19.99 .
A trendy pair of items that will help you organise your kitchen clutter .
You can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never have enough cups especially if you find yourself breaking them every month .
You can grab a pair of these in-store for just £3.99 a pair .
Stick to our plum theme is this slotted spoon which will be useful for scooping any type of food .
You can buy this just £1.99 in-store .
If you love collecting plants for your home then this might be your next purchase .
You can find and buy this pretty plant in-store for £2.79 .

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Aldi is well-known to supply amazing deals on a wide range of products from outdoor to DIY products.
And the infamous middle aisle is a favourite destination of many shoppers with a whole variety of great and cheap products for you to buy.
Every Thursday and Saturday, Aldi restocks their Specialbuys with a different number of items each week.
This week (Thursday, September 10) the popular store is stocking a wide range of kitchen and plant products - and some items are going for just £2.
From a wide range of cups and cookware, we've decided to compile a number of items that you can buy at your local Aldi store.
If you want to find out all the products that are available then you can check them out on Aldi's website here.
Here are some of the best deals you can grab on today's Specialbuys:
Plum Cast Iron Casserole Dish
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A popular product which has been bought hundreds of times according to the website. You can grab this for just £19.99.
Medium Plum Kitchen Canister 2 Pack
A trendy pair of items that will help you organise your kitchen clutter. You can buy these for £7.99.
Plum Stoneware Mugs 2 Pack
(Image: Aldi)
You can never have enough cups especially if you find yourself breaking them every month. You can grab a pair of these in-store for just £3.99 a pair.
Plum Wooden Slotted Spoon
(Image: Aldi)
Stick to our plum theme is this slotted spoon which will be useful for scooping any type of food. You can buy this just £1.99 in-store.
The Green Garden Prairie Perennials
(Image: Aldi)
If you love collecting plants for your home then this might be your next purchase. You can find and buy this pretty plant in-store for £2.79.


birminghammail--2020-09-10--Fire crews rescue boy trapped beneath car

All three emergency services were sent to help a boy trapped beneath a car .
The lad was wedged underneath a parked motor in Neville Street , Glascote , Tamworth .
A picture from the scene showed a heavy 999 presence in the road as police officers , firefighters and paramedics were sent at around 7.15pm on Wednesday , September 9 .
The boy was released by fire crews and treated by paramedics .
He did not need hospital treatment .
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service said : `` Just before 7.15pm last night , crews from Tamworth were called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ child had become trapped underneath a stationary vehicle .
`` Crews used specialist equipment to free him and he was left in the care of the ambulance service .
Staffordshire Police confirmed : `` We were contacted at 7.20pm last night by colleagues from the fire service for assistance .
On arrival to Neville Street in Glascote , the child had been rescued by firefighters . ''
West Midlands Ambulance Service added : “ We were called by the fire service at 7.16pm last night to an incident at a property off Neville @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a paramedic officer to the scene .
We treated a boy for injuries not believed to be serious and he was discharged at the scene . ''

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All three emergency services were sent to help a boy trapped beneath a car.
The lad was wedged underneath a parked motor in Neville Street, Glascote, Tamworth.
A picture from the scene showed a heavy 999 presence in the road as police officers, firefighters and paramedics were sent at around 7.15pm on Wednesday, September 9.
The boy was released by fire crews and treated by paramedics. He did not need hospital treatment.
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Just before 7.15pm last night, crews from Tamworth were called to Neville Street in Glascote after a child had become trapped underneath a stationary vehicle.
"Crews used specialist equipment to free him and he was left in the care of the ambulance service.
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Staffordshire Police confirmed: "We were contacted at 7.20pm last night by colleagues from the fire service for assistance. On arrival to Neville Street in Glascote, the child had been rescued by firefighters."
West Midlands Ambulance Service added: “We were called by the fire service at 7.16pm last night to an incident at a property off Neville Street.
"We sent one ambulance and a paramedic officer to the scene. We treated a boy for injuries not believed to be serious and he was discharged at the scene."


birminghammail--2020-09-10--Iceland shoppers dip into freezer in free food hunt after fire

Shoppers were pictured dipping into a freezer full of ready meals after a fire at an Iceland store .
The large unit was hauled out of the shop as the blaze was tackled in Bearwood Road , Smethwick , on Wednesday evening , September 9 .
And passersby were not shy about availing themselves of some food , which appeared to be from the Slimming World range .
One man was pictured carrying as many meals as he could carry .
West Midlands Fire Service said officers were called to the store following a 999 call reporting the blaze at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three engines , were sent to the scene in a bid to stop the flames spreading .
Four crew members wearing breathing equipment used two jets to extinguish the blaze .
The freezer unit suffered 40 per cent burns while the store was affected by smoke , a spokesman for BlackCountryLive .
They added : `` We were called at 5.51pm to Bearwood Road following reports of a fire in a commercial freezer unit that was 40 per cent damaged .
`` The store , Iceland , was 100 per cent affected by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Smethwick , Ladywood and Woodgate – were sent to the scene . ''
Eyewitness Ryan Underwood said a number of people were helping themselves to the free food after the fire service pulled the freezer unit out on the street .
He said : `` A slimming world freezer went alight while the store was open earlier today .
Fire brigade attended and now the freezer is out on the street and people are taking the produce as it 's seemingly going for free ! ''

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Shoppers were pictured dipping into a freezer full of ready meals after a fire at an Iceland store.
The large unit was hauled out of the shop as the blaze was tackled in Bearwood Road, Smethwick, on Wednesday evening, September 9.
And passersby were not shy about availing themselves of some food, which appeared to be from the Slimming World range. One man was pictured carrying as many meals as he could carry.
West Midlands Fire Service said officers were called to the store following a 999 call reporting the blaze at around 5.50pm.
Fifteen firefighters, on three engines, were sent to the scene in a bid to stop the flames spreading.
Four crew members wearing breathing equipment used two jets to extinguish the blaze.
The freezer unit suffered 40 per cent burns while the store was affected by smoke, a spokesman for BlackCountryLive.
They added: "We were called at 5.51pm to Bearwood Road following reports of a fire in a commercial freezer unit that was 40 per cent damaged.
(Image: Ryan Underwood)
"The store, Iceland, was 100 per cent affected by smoke. Fifteen firefighters – who were from Smethwick, Ladywood and Woodgate – were sent to the scene."
Eyewitness Ryan Underwood said a number of people were helping themselves to the free food after the fire service pulled the freezer unit out on the street.
He said: "A slimming world freezer went alight while the store was open earlier today. Fire brigade attended and now the freezer is out on the street and people are taking the produce as it's seemingly going for free!"


birminghammail--2020-09-10--Iconic Selfridges building to get dramatic new look

A Birmingham fashion designer is creating a striking piece of public art which will be wrapped around the iconic Selfridges building while it undergoes a major renovation project .
Osman Yousefzada has created the striking pink and black dogtooth cladding - called The Dogtooth Flower - in partnership with the city 's Ikon Gallery .
It will be placed around the building while work to make it more eco friendly is being carried out .
The department store in Bullring shopping centre will have all of its 15,000 iconic silver disks removed and then be re-painted in its original Yves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be reattached .
Work is due to begin in the autumn and be completed in time for the 2022 Commonwealth Games .
However , shoppers and commuters have been warned that some access may be restricted and travel disruptions may take place , but the store will continue trading throughout .
Hammerson , which co-owns and manages Bullring , is carrying out the work .
Portfolio director Conrad Baconfor said : `` We are proud the Selfridges building has gained icon status for its design and we want to ensure it maintains its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK .
`` The design and construction of the building means we have made the decision to undertake these upgrade works now to ensure the building 's long-term future while improving its environmental performance . ''
Mr Yousefzada added : `` I feel very lucky to have been selected from a shortlist of acclaimed international artists asked to design the scaffolding wrap .
`` As an artist and designer , whose clothes have been stocked at Selfridges since my first ever collection , it is amazing to think I will be dressing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my first piece of public art and to be able to do it on such a scale is truly exciting .
I ca n't wait to see it completed . ''

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A Birmingham fashion designer is creating a striking piece of public art which will be wrapped around the iconic Selfridges building while it undergoes a major renovation project.
Osman Yousefzada has created the striking pink and black dogtooth cladding - called The Dogtooth Flower - in partnership with the city's Ikon Gallery. It will be placed around the building while work to make it more eco friendly is being carried out.
The department store in Bullring shopping centre will have all of its 15,000 iconic silver disks removed and then be re-painted in its original Yves Klein blue. The disks will then be reattached.
Work is due to begin in the autumn and be completed in time for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
However, shoppers and commuters have been warned that some access may be restricted and travel disruptions may take place, but the store will continue trading throughout.
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Hammerson, which co-owns and manages Bullring, is carrying out the work. Portfolio director Conrad Baconfor said: "We are proud the Selfridges building has gained icon status for its design and we want to ensure it maintains its pride of place both in Birmingham and the UK.
"The design and construction of the building means we have made the decision to undertake these upgrade works now to ensure the building's long-term future while improving its environmental performance."
Mr Yousefzada added: "I feel very lucky to have been selected from a shortlist of acclaimed international artists asked to design the scaffolding wrap.
"As an artist and designer, whose clothes have been stocked at Selfridges since my first ever collection, it is amazing to think I will be dressing Selfridges itself.
"This will be my first piece of public art and to be able to do it on such a scale is truly exciting. I can't wait to see it completed."


birminghammail--2020-09-10--Armed cops storm flat  'man seen brandishing gun' in Walsall church

Armed police have stormed a flat after a man was spotted 'brandishing a gun ' inside a Walsall church .
Members of the public raised the alarm after the suspect was seen waving what appeared to be a shotgun within St Paul 's Church in Darwall Street on Thursday morning ( September 10 ) .
Armed officers were quickly deployed to the area and the police helicopter scrambled in a bid to locate the suspect .
Police secured and publicised a CCTV image of the suspect which prompted further sightings .
Local enquiries led officers to a flat in Sandwell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was arrested just before 8pm .
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and was placed in police custody .
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Armed police have stormed a flat after a man was spotted 'brandishing a gun' inside a Walsall church.
Members of the public raised the alarm after the suspect was seen waving what appeared to be a shotgun within St Paul's Church in Darwall Street on Thursday morning (September 10).
Armed officers were quickly deployed to the area and the police helicopter scrambled in a bid to locate the suspect.
Police secured and publicised a CCTV image of the suspect which prompted further sightings.
Local enquiries led officers to a flat in Sandwell Street, Walsall, where a suspect was arrested just before 8pm.
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and was placed in police custody.
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Force Incident Manager Chief Inspector Steve Radford said: “I’d like to thank everyone who responded to our appeal and provided information.
"It helped us identify a suspect and an address which we then contained with armed officers.
“We’re currently in the process of searching the flat.
“I’d like to praise the professionalism of all the officers involved who have brought this incident to a safe conclusion.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat or call 101 quoting log number 1039 of 10 September.


birminghammail--2020-09-10--Arsenal make Emi Martinez transfer decision amid Aston Villa interest - report

Arsenal have reportedly decided to sell goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez amid transfer rumours linking him with Aston Villa .
According to The Independent , Mikel Arteta 's side have made the call on Martinez having failed to convince him to stay on as deputy to Bernd Leno .
Leno missed the final nine matches of the Premier League season after injuring his knee in a collision with Brighton and Hove Albion forward Neal Maupay during a match at the American Express Stadium .
Leno is back fit and is said to be preparing to start the 2020-21 Premier League opener at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be benched despite ending 2019-20 as Arsenal 's number one .
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It is being claimed that Dean Smith 's side have agreed a four-year contract with Martinez , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a week .
Martinez , it is said , would like to stay in the Premier League with La Liga side Villarreal keen on landing the 28 year-old .
The goalkeeper was the subject of a second bid from Villa earlier this week , but Arsenal value him at £20m .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Smith is keen on signing a new goalkeeper after last season 's first-choice stopper , Pepe Reina , returned to Italy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ AC Milan and has signed a contract with Lazio .
Orjan Nyland lost his place to Reina after lockdown while Jed Steer and Tom Heaton ended the campaign injured .
Lovre Kalinic is out of favour and Matija Sarkic departed for Wolverhampton Wanderers in the summer .

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birminghammail--2020-09-10--'Cancel Netflix' Subscribers disgust over Cuties film's child nudity

Some Netflix users have voiced their disgust over the platform 's latest film offering - saying it `` sexualises children '' .
The 'Cancel Netflix ' hashtag became the UK 's top Twitter trend on Thursday ( September 10 ) - after hundreds of thousands of people took to social media to voice their outrage about the film .
On the parents guide for movie on IDMb , Cuties is rated as `` severe '' for `` sex and nudity '' .
The entertainment database lists its reasons for the rating - describing four inappropriate scenes in the French language @ @ @ @ @ @ @ old girls dancing very suggestively , an adult dancer shows her breast at the end of a dance video that two children characters are watching on a phone , a pair of tight leather pants on a 11 year old girl are forcefully pulled down in the midst of a scuffle , the camera glances at her panty exposed bum '' .
Described as a French coming-of-age comedy-drama film , it is written and directed by Maïmouna Doucouré in her feature directorial debut .
It tells the story of an 11-year-old girl who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the idea of young girls imitating sexualised imagery without understanding what it means and how dangerous this can be .
As # CancelNetflix trended on Twitter , people spoke of their horror that the film had been accepted by the streaming giant .
There is now petition to get Netflix executives to remove it , reports the Mirror .
At the time of writing , there were over 345,000 signatures for it to be deleted from the platform .
One user tweeted : `` I am trying to cancel my subscription & the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is important because it ’ s our way of holding people accountable for their negative influence '' .
`` I do n't even wan na see that film Cuties , from what everyone is saying on Twitter it is disgusting , Netflix should be ashamed , '' ranted another .
A third said : `` A movie about 11 Year Old Girls is rated “ Severe ” under the “ Sex & Nudity ” Category on IMDB , maybe it shouldn ’ t be a thing..
This is disgusting '' .
But others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shown at the prestigious Sundance film festival .
Westworld actress Tessa Thompso tweeted : `` # CUTIES is a beautiful film .
It introduces a fresh voice at the helm .
`` She ’ s a French Senegalese Black woman mining her experiences .
The film comments on the hyper-sexualization of preadolescent girls .
Disappointed to see the current discourse . ''
After the initial backlash , Netflix apologised for the promotional poster for the film -which depicted a dance troupe of young girls in skimpy clothing and grown up poses .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the inappropriate artwork that we used for Mignonnes/Cuties . ''
The platform has recently signed a megabucks deal with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle .
The deal said to be worth £75m means the couple will produce films and series for Netflix , including scripted series , documentaries , features and children 's programming .
One Netflix user tweeted whether a feminist campaigner such as Meghan Markle would want be associated with Netflix .

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Some Netflix users have voiced their disgust over the platform's latest film offering - saying it "sexualises children".
The 'Cancel Netflix' hashtag became the UK's top Twitter trend on Thursday ( September 10) - after hundreds of thousands of people took to social media to voice their outrage about the film.
On the parents guide for movie on IDMb, Cuties is rated as "severe" for "sex and nudity".
The entertainment database lists its reasons for the rating - describing four inappropriate scenes in the French language film.
Scenes include "11 year old girls dancing very suggestively, an adult dancer shows her breast at the end of a dance video that two children characters are watching on a phone, a pair of tight leather pants on a 11 year old girl are forcefully pulled down in the midst of a scuffle, the camera glances at her panty exposed bum".
Described as a French coming-of-age comedy-drama film, it is written and directed by Maïmouna Doucouré in her feature directorial debut. It tells the story of an 11-year-old girl who joins a dance group, and explores the idea of young girls imitating sexualised imagery without understanding what it means and how dangerous this can be.
As #CancelNetflix trended on Twitter, people spoke of their horror that the film had been accepted by the streaming giant. There is now petition to get Netflix executives to remove it, reports the Mirror.
At the time of writing, there were over 345,000 signatures for it to be deleted from the platform.
One user tweeted: "I am trying to cancel my subscription & the site has actually crashed, cancel culture is important because it’s our way of holding people accountable for their negative influence".
"I don't even wanna see that film Cuties, from what everyone is saying on Twitter it is disgusting, Netflix should be ashamed," ranted another.
A third said: "A movie about 11 Year Old Girls is rated “Severe” under the “Sex & Nudity” Category on IMDB, maybe it shouldn’t be a thing.. This is disgusting".
But others have passionately defended the movie which was shown at the prestigious Sundance film festival.
Westworld actress Tessa Thompso tweeted: " #CUTIES is a beautiful film. It introduces a fresh voice at the helm.
"She’s a French Senegalese Black woman mining her experiences. The film comments on the hyper-sexualization of preadolescent girls. Disappointed to see the current discourse."
After the initial backlash, Netflix apologised for the promotional poster for the film -which depicted a dance troupe of young girls in skimpy clothing and grown up poses.
It tweeted: "We're deeply sorry for the inappropriate artwork that we used for Mignonnes/Cuties."
The platform has recently signed a megabucks deal with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
The deal said to be worth £75m means the couple will produce films and series for Netflix, including scripted series, documentaries, features and children's programming.
One Netflix user tweeted whether a feminist campaigner such as Meghan Markle would want be associated with Netflix.


birminghammail--2020-09-10--Aston Villa transfer news live as Arsenal make Martinez decision

Hello and welcome to LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive on Wednesday , September 9 .
We will be keeping @ @ @ @ @ key developments across today as Villa 's transfer window gathers pace and the new season @ @ @ @ @ be adding all the latest Villa news , views and rumours to our live blog @ @ @ @ @ new signings and transfers continually linked to the club .
Matty Cash arrived from Nottingham @ @ @ @ @ 's first senior signing of the window and Brentford striker Ollie Watkins completed his £28m @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday .
Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has also been touted for a move with Dean @ @ @ @ @ given Tom Heaton 's long lay-off .
So stay with us for today 's transfer @ @ @ @ @ 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--2020-09-10--Aston Villa linked with move for highly-rated youngster Caleb Chukwuemeka

Aston Villa have been linked with a move for Northampton Town starlet Caleb Chukwuemeka .
According to the Daily Mail , Championship side Norwich City and Belgian outfit Club Brugges are behind Villa in the race for Chukwuemeka .
Chukwuemeka 's brother , Carney , is already on the books at Villa having penned his first professional contract with the club in July and the report claims that Dean Smith 's side are keen on getting the pair back together .
Caleb is reportedly attracting interest from Villa after a fine campaign for the Cobblers ' youngsters , scoring 16 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus pandemic brought to an end all football under senior level .
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When Chukwuemeka junior arrived at Bodymoor Heath , Villa chief executive Christian Purslow said he is `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Unlike Caleb , Carney is a centre-forward with his brother a central midfielder .
At the club 's most recent annual general meeting , Purslow detailed how Mark Harrison 's academy should be operating .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here '' Frankly , I 'm going to be brutal , 22-year-olds playing in an Under-23 team means your system is n't working , '' Purslow said .
`` It means your system has failed because 22-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the first team .
`` The ultimate goal is to populate the Under-23 team with 11 outstanding 16 , 17 and 18-year-olds , then I will know it ’ s working .
`` And that will take years , not months .
We need to be higher in recruiting the best eight-year-old , nine-year-old , 10-year-old , 11-year-old , 12-year-old , 14 , 16 , one a year that makes it and gets a professional contract at 16 .
`` I want that player .
We have one right now , probably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Absolutely no debate , he 's starting for the Under-23s . ''


birminghammail--2020-09-10--Pensioner mowed down by car in Oldbury hit-and-run

Police are investigating after a pensioner was mowed down by a car in Oldbury .
The hit-and-run happened on New @ @ @ @ @ , on Wednesday , September 9 .
Police said the victim , who is in @ @ @ @ @ to hospital with injuries which are not believed to be serious after she was struck @ @ @ @ @ , the driver fled the scene sparking police to launch an investigation .
Anyone with @ @ @ @ @ should contact the force .
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said : `` We @ @ @ @ @ was hit by a car on New Henry Street , Oldbury at 8pm yesterday ( @ @ @ @ @ The woman in her 70s was taken to hospital with injuries which are not believed @ @ @ @ @ The driver of the car fled the scene and investigations are ongoing to trace them @ @ @ @ @ can contact the police via live chat on our website or by calling 101 .
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Police are investigating after a pensioner was mowed down by a car in Oldbury.
The hit-and-run happened on New Henry Street, at 8pm, on Wednesday, September 9.
Police said the victim, who is in her 70s, was taken to hospital with injuries which are not believed to be serious after she was struck by the car.
However, the driver fled the scene sparking police to launch an investigation. Anyone with any information on the incident should contact the force.
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said: "We are investigating after a woman was hit by a car on New Henry Street, Oldbury at 8pm yesterday (September 9).
"The woman in her 70s was taken to hospital with injuries which are not believed to be serious.
"The driver of the car fled the scene and investigations are ongoing to trace them."
Anyone with information can contact the police via live chat on our website or by calling 101. Please quote log number 4055 of 09/09.


birminghammail--2020-09-10--Wolves move for Arsenal's Ainsley Maitland-Niles 'in the balance'

Wolverhampton Wanderers ' move for Ainsley Maitland-Niles is still `` in the balance '' , according to the Athletic .
Following Matt Doherty 's Tottenham transfer , Wolves are in desperate need for reinforcements at right-back .
Last month , it was reported that Nuno Espirito Santo 's side had launched a £15m bid for the Arsenal youngster , with suggestions the Gunners would be willing to sell .
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Maitand-Niles then went on to impress in the Community Shield vs Liverpool at Wembley , scooping the Man of the Match award whilst playing up against Mohamed Salah .
That led to claims that Mikel Arteta would keep the 23-year-old at the Emirates , particularly if Hector Bellerin leaves .
The Athletic 's David Ornstein has suggested that Wolves have made little progress since the opening offer , but there is still a `` 50/50 '' chance of the deal being completed .
He said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going on at Arsenal right now .
We know that Maitland-Niles was the subject of a £15m bid from Wolves that was rejected and I don ’ t think that situation has moved on or changed .
Some have described it to me as being in the balance , 50-50.
” Meanwhile , Sky Sports have reported that Arsenal are becoming increasingly frustrated with their inability to make sales in the current window .
Arteta is waiting for a number of his players to leave the club , before he can make more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wolves , they look set to start with Adama Traore at right wing-back , with Nuno 's men kicking off their Premier League season vs Sheffield United on Monday .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers' move for Ainsley Maitland-Niles is still "in the balance", according to the Athletic.
Following Matt Doherty's Tottenham transfer, Wolves are in desperate need for reinforcements at right-back.
Last month, it was reported that Nuno Espirito Santo's side had launched a £15m bid for the Arsenal youngster, with suggestions the Gunners would be willing to sell.
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However, that offer was rejected, with Arsenal holding out for closer to £20m for the versatile England international.
Maitand-Niles then went on to impress in the Community Shield vs Liverpool at Wembley, scooping the Man of the Match award whilst playing up against Mohamed Salah.
That led to claims that Mikel Arteta would keep the 23-year-old at the Emirates, particularly if Hector Bellerin leaves.
The Athletic's David Ornstein has suggested that Wolves have made little progress since the opening offer, but there is still a "50/50" chance of the deal being completed.
He said: “There’s so much going on at Arsenal right now. We know that Maitland-Niles was the subject of a £15m bid from Wolves that was rejected and I don’t think that situation has moved on or changed. Some have described it to me as being in the balance, 50-50.”
Meanwhile, Sky Sports have reported that Arsenal are becoming increasingly frustrated with their inability to make sales in the current window.
Arteta is waiting for a number of his players to leave the club, before he can make more signings of his own.
As for Wolves, they look set to start with Adama Traore at right wing-back, with Nuno's men kicking off their Premier League season vs Sheffield United on Monday.


birminghammail--2020-09-10--'Top talents' - Dean Smith on Aston Villa's Championship double swoop

Aston Villa head coach Dean Smith has been speaking about his side 's recruitment so far this summer .
Villa have signed Matty Cash from Nottingham Forest for around £14 million and added Ollie Watkins to the squad for a club-record £28m from Brentford yesterday .
Cash arrives having established himself as one of the top full-backs in the Championship while Watkins ended the 2019-20 campaign as the division 's top goalscorer with 26 strikes .
Villa have so far looked to the second tier for their new signings and the money being spent illustrates how the division has developed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their trade in the Championship .
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John McGinn , Jack Grealish , Ezri Konsa and now Cash and Watkins are examples of the Championship developing players .
Might that have shone a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Smith going forward ?
`` I think we 've taken two of the top talents out of the Championship , '' he told avfc.co.uk .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here '' And if you look at the season before , I thought a lot of the top talents came out of there as well. ''
Tammy Abraham , Mason Mount , Grealish , McGinn and Mason Mount just to name a few .
`` And I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talents out of the Championship this season . ''


birminghammail--2020-09-10--Albion transfer update as Bilic outlines Krovinovic stance

Slaven Bilic has confirmed that West Brom remain intent on adding a ‘ few more players ’ to their squad before next month ’ s transfer deadline .
Albion welcome Leicester City to The Hawthorns for their Premier League curtain raiser on Sunday afternoon having brought in five new faces - if Matheus Pereira ’ s permanent arrangement is included .
Grady Diangana and Callum Robinson were , Bilic explained , priorities for the club who were eager to retain the core of the squad that saw Albion over the promotion line in July .
Make sure you do n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sign up to our Albion newsletter Both are back through the door on permanent deals , though Bilic remains keen to see another loanee , Filip Krovinovic , return to B71 once again .
“ We are trying .
We are working very hard to be active - the guys at the training ground , in the club , ” Bilic told WBA TV .
“ The priority was trying to keep the guys from last season .
“ Not because there ’ s gratefulness in football - it ’ s because they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ step up into the Premier League , that ’ s why we wanted to keep them .
“ The priority was to keep them together , and then improve with three , let ’ s say four maximum , new players who will improve the quality and not the quantity .
“ With Matheus it was paperwork , but we wanted to keep Grady , Filip Krovinovic and Callum - it ’ s not easy , nowadays you need money .
“ We have done everything but Filip so far .
And of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ few more players.
’ Work is being done , too , on adding a pacy striker to the squad ’ s ranks ; Huddersfield forward Karlan Grant remains a top target .
Bilic , who also acknowledged the arrivals of David Button and Cedric Kipre , predicted that existing players may yet leave too , as the club continues to trim the fringes of the group .
“ We talk about needing a striker that will give us something we don ’ t have from our other players , good players , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We ’ re not hiding it .
It ’ s very difficult even when you have the money but in our situation we don ’ t have the kind of support that would make it easier to find these top players .
“ We ’ ve got two - David Button and Cedric Kipre .
They ’ ll strengthen our squad .
Cedric looks really good in training .
Was he a prime target ?
No , but he looks good so far .
“ We ’ re trying to be as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up the quality in our team .
We are going to do our best until the transfer window shuts .
Also there is a possibility some players may leave either on loan or permanently .
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Slaven Bilic has confirmed that West Brom remain intent on adding a ‘few more players’ to their squad before next month’s transfer deadline.
Albion welcome Leicester City to The Hawthorns for their Premier League curtain raiser on Sunday afternoon having brought in five new faces - if Matheus Pereira’s permanent arrangement is included.
Grady Diangana and Callum Robinson were, Bilic explained, priorities for the club who were eager to retain the core of the squad that saw Albion over the promotion line in July.
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Both are back through the door on permanent deals, though Bilic remains keen to see another loanee, Filip Krovinovic, return to B71 once again.
“We are trying. We are working very hard to be active - the guys at the training ground, in the club,” Bilic told WBA TV. “The priority was trying to keep the guys from last season.
“Not because there’s gratefulness in football - it’s because they are there. We feel they can step up into the Premier League, that’s why we wanted to keep them.
“The priority was to keep them together, and then improve with three, let’s say four maximum, new players who will improve the quality and not the quantity.
“With Matheus it was paperwork, but we wanted to keep Grady, Filip Krovinovic and Callum - it’s not easy, nowadays you need money.
“We have done everything but Filip so far. And of course we will try and get a few more players.’
Work is being done, too, on adding a pacy striker to the squad’s ranks; Huddersfield forward Karlan Grant remains a top target.
Bilic, who also acknowledged the arrivals of David Button and Cedric Kipre, predicted that existing players may yet leave too, as the club continues to trim the fringes of the group.
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“We talk about needing a striker that will give us something we don’t have from our other players, good players, in that position,” he added. “We’re not hiding it. It’s very difficult even when you have the money but in our situation we don’t have the kind of support that would make it easier to find these top players.
“We’ve got two - David Button and Cedric Kipre. They’ll strengthen our squad. Cedric looks really good in training. Was he a prime target? No, but he looks good so far.
“We’re trying to be as creative as we can be to bring up the quality in our team. We are going to do our best until the transfer window shuts. Also there is a possibility some players may leave either on loan or permanently.”


birminghammail--2020-09-10--First images of scene after human remains found in field

Police have launched an investigation after human remains were found in a field in north Worcestershire .
A member of @ @ @ @ @ discovery along Egg Hill Lane , in Frankley this morning ( September 10 ) and @ @ @ @ @ Detectives have closed the road to conduct enquiries and are treating the death as `` @ @ @ @ @ .
Images show police vans at the site and cordons in place .
Detective Inspector @ @ @ @ @ We are in the very early stages of an investigation and our enquiries are just @ @ @ @ @ We are currently treating this as an unexplained death and no identification has yet been @ @ @ @ @ could be a lengthy process we will update the public in due course .
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Police have launched an investigation after human remains were found in a field in north Worcestershire.
A member of the public made the grim discovery along Egg Hill Lane, in Frankley this morning (September 10) and alerted West Mercia Police.
Detectives have closed the road to conduct enquiries and are treating the death as "unexplained" at this stage.
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Images show police vans at the site and cordons in place.
Detective Inspector Mark Walters said: “We are in the very early stages of an investigation and our enquiries are just getting under way.
“We are currently treating this as an unexplained death and no identification has yet been made.
"While this could be a lengthy process we will update the public in due course.”


birminghammail--2020-09-10--Aston Villa's Josh King 'bid rejected' as Fulham enter race

Aston Villa ’ s opening bid for Josh King has been turned down by Bournemouth , according to reports .
Dean Smith clinched a club-record , £28m deal for Brentford striker Ollie Watkins this week , with Villa keen to add more firepower ahead of the new season .
Smith is still believed to be in the market for another forward , after Villa failed to bring in Newcastle United ’ s new number nine , Callum Wilson .
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However , Football Insider report that the Championship outfit have rejected that initial offer , with newly promoted Fulham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claims Fulham have registered their interest in King , who is valued at £20m by Bournemouth bosses .
According to the Athletic , Manchester United are also keen , with the player ’ s preference to return to Old Trafford where he graduated from the club ’ s acadmey .
The report adds : `` Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is understood to be keen but United ’ s hierarchy have not given a clear indication of whether they want to make an offer . ''

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birminghammail--2020-09-10--Rodgers facing Leicester injury crisis ahead of Albion clash

Leicester City are facing a potential injury crisis as they prepare for their Premier League curtain raiser at West Brom on Sunday afternoon .
The Foxes , who finished fifth in the top flight last term , have numerous injury concerns , particularly across the defence , as they venture towards The Hawthorns to tackle Slaven Bilic ’ s Albion in front of the Sky cameras .
Ricardo Pereira , the highly rated right-back , has been missing since he damaged knee ligaments against Aston Villa prior to lockdown and he ’ s not expected to return until October at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't miss a thing - click here to sign up to our Albion newsletter In the heart of defence , Jonny Evans - who was at Albion from 2015 to 2018 - is suspended after being sent off in the final day defeat to Manchester United , and fellow centre half Wes Morgan picked up a hamstring injury in pre-season which has made him extremely doubtful to be fit in time for the Baggies clash .
Speaking after the friendly with Sheffield Wednesday , in which he had to make way , boss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ felt the top of his hamstring tightening .
He will be sent for a scan and all being well he will be okay.
” Elsewhere , playmaker James Maddison is unlikely to be ready after undergoing minor hip surgery in July .
He missed the final pre-season game of the campaign last week and has been deemed a doubt to make up part of the squad that travels to the Black Country this weekend .
Defenders Christian Fuchs and Filip Benkovic are also rated as doubts ; the former has a groin complaint @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while Benkovic mysteriously missed the final pre-season clash with Blackburn recently .
With Ben Chilwell having been sold to Chelsea , it means that the Leicester back-line is particularly light on experienced , fit bodies .
They have , though , recruited Belgian Timothy Castagne , though it remains to be seen if Rodgers deems him ready to perform from the off .
Long serving midfielder Matty James is also out through injury .

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Leicester City are facing a potential injury crisis as they prepare for their Premier League curtain raiser at West Brom on Sunday afternoon.
The Foxes, who finished fifth in the top flight last term, have numerous injury concerns, particularly across the defence, as they venture towards The Hawthorns to tackle Slaven Bilic’s Albion in front of the Sky cameras.
Ricardo Pereira, the highly rated right-back, has been missing since he damaged knee ligaments against Aston Villa prior to lockdown and he’s not expected to return until October at the earliest.
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In the heart of defence, Jonny Evans - who was at Albion from 2015 to 2018 - is suspended after being sent off in the final day defeat to Manchester United, and fellow centre half Wes Morgan picked up a hamstring injury in pre-season which has made him extremely doubtful to be fit in time for the Baggies clash.
Speaking after the friendly with Sheffield Wednesday, in which he had to make way, boss Brendan Rodgers said : “He just felt the top of his hamstring tightening. He will be sent for a scan and all being well he will be okay.”
Elsewhere, playmaker James Maddison is unlikely to be ready after undergoing minor hip surgery in July. He missed the final pre-season game of the campaign last week and has been deemed a doubt to make up part of the squad that travels to the Black Country this weekend.
Defenders Christian Fuchs and Filip Benkovic are also rated as doubts; the former has a groin complaint that he’s recovering from, while Benkovic mysteriously missed the final pre-season clash with Blackburn recently.
With Ben Chilwell having been sold to Chelsea, it means that the Leicester back-line is particularly light on experienced, fit bodies. They have, though, recruited Belgian Timothy Castagne, though it remains to be seen if Rodgers deems him ready to perform from the off.
Long serving midfielder Matty James is also out through injury.


birminghammail--2020-09-10--Serco slammed over support for asylum seekers with Covid at city hotel

Private firm Serco was today accused of `` safeguarding failures '' by the city council , an MP and a charity over its care of asylum seekers with Covid-19 at a city hotel .
The company has been formally reported for its management of asylum seekers living at the hotel , located in a busy residential area of the city .
In a scathing attack the city council 's leader Ian Ward , backed by city MP Preet Kaur Gill , said the Home Office-funded outsourcing company had created an `` unacceptable risk '' over alleged failures to ensure asylum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ self-isolating .
The authority says it has now `` no option other than to submit a formal report into the national pandemic emergency response structure . ''
The council is also bringing in extra supervision - to be billed to Serco - to ensure the hotel 's residents stay safe and in quarantine if necessary .
But a spokesman for Serco - which also ran the Stone Road hostel in Edgbaston that saw 56 infected with coronavirus - refuted the claims and said safety was always first priority .
The company also went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 'fluid and fast-moving environment ' but was confident that their teams are 'doing a great job ' at the hotel , which we are not naming .
MP Preet Kaur Gill said : `` It 's clear that Serco has repeatedly failed to keep the people seeking sanctuary in our city , and those in the communities they are housed , safe .
`` Especially concerning are reports that Serco did not notify individuals in their care that they had tested positive for coronavirus – a massive failure in communication and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and risked the spread of coronavirus in our communities .
`` Birmingham City Council and local Public Health teams have stepped in and been proactive in the absence of any action from the Home Office and Serco in safeguarding vulnerable individuals fleeing conflict and persecution , and in protecting local residents . ''
The alarm was raised when residents and a local school complained about groups of people gathering outside the hotel .
One local resident said he had walked past several times in recent days to see groups of up to 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together outside the hotel , not apparently socially distancing or wearing face coverings .
`` It was unusual to see at the moment and so it looked quite intimidating , '' he said .
Cllr Ian Ward said : `` Birmingham is a city that has consistently welcomed people fleeing persecution and we should be proud that this continues to be a city of sanctuary .
But in opening our arms to asylum seekers , we must ensure that they are coming to a place of safety .
`` Serco has been mandated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contain the spread of the coronavirus outbreak and support the overall wellbeing of affected residents that they are housing in the city on behalf of the Home Office .
`` However , it is becoming increasingly clear that Serco is failing in its duty to safeguard both these victims of the pandemic and the communities and we have now been left with no option other than to submit a formal report into the national pandemic emergency response structure .
`` Our concerns particularly relate to a lack of adequate staffing and the persistent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are required to isolate for 14 days - are not leaving their hotel building .
`` Through our own incident management team , we have also agreed to consider additional security provision , the costs of which would subsequently be lodged with the Home Office/Serco .
`` This is a matter of public health and public safety and Serco 's continued failure to safeguard these vulnerable individuals and the communities in which they are now being housed represents an unacceptable risk .
`` As a city council , we will not overlook our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work with partners to safeguard these individuals .
We will also challenge those partners where they fall short of the standards required to protect these vulnerable people and the community as a whole . ''
Dave Stamp is a caseworker with Digbeth-based charity ASIRT ( Asylum Support and Immigration Resource Team ) .
He said : `` T he current asylum system is not working to keep people safe , and corporations such as Serco , granted billion pound-plus contracts by the Home Office , are not presently able to meet their service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crisis .
`` We have been working for some time with a number of partner agencies to try to address public health concerns which have arisen as a consequence of some of Serco 's practices : it is unfortunate that it is the asylum seekers themselves who appear to be the most publicly visible targets of these consequences . ''
Jenni Halliday , Serco Contract Director for Asylum Accommodation and Support Services , said : `` Serco refutes the suggestion that we are somehow failing in our duty , which is based on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Our first priority is always the safety and wellbeing of both the asylum seekers in our care and our employees and we always take this responsibility extremely seriously , but this is a hotel , not a secure site , where Serco is responsible for providing accommodation for asylum seekers on behalf of the Home Office .
`` Serco started to use the hotel recently and this has been a fluid and fast-moving situation .
`` However , I am confident that our team at the hotel is doing a great job in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the strength of the team and we are doing everything we can to educate the asylum seekers who are staying at the hotel to ensure they abide by the rules . ''

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Private firm Serco was today accused of "safeguarding failures" by the city council, an MP and a charity over its care of asylum seekers with Covid-19 at a city hotel.
The company has been formally reported for its management of asylum seekers living at the hotel, located in a busy residential area of the city.
In a scathing attack the city council's leader Ian Ward, backed by city MP Preet Kaur Gill, said the Home Office-funded outsourcing company had created an "unacceptable risk" over alleged failures to ensure asylum seekers who have contracted Covid-19 are properly self-isolating.
The authority says it has now "no option other than to submit a formal report into the national pandemic emergency response structure."
The council is also bringing in extra supervision - to be billed to Serco - to ensure the hotel's residents stay safe and in quarantine if necessary.
But a spokesman for Serco - which also ran the Stone Road hostel in Edgbaston that saw 56 infected with coronavirus - refuted the claims and said safety was always first priority.
The company also went on to say that the situation was a 'fluid and fast-moving environment' but was confident that their teams are 'doing a great job' at the hotel, which we are not naming.
MP Preet Kaur Gill said: "It's clear that Serco has repeatedly failed to keep the people seeking sanctuary in our city, and those in the communities they are housed, safe.
"Especially concerning are reports that Serco did not notify individuals in their care that they had tested positive for coronavirus – a massive failure in communication and a dereliction of duty which has endangered lives and risked the spread of coronavirus in our communities.
"Birmingham City Council and local Public Health teams have stepped in and been proactive in the absence of any action from the Home Office and Serco in safeguarding vulnerable individuals fleeing conflict and persecution, and in protecting local residents."
The alarm was raised when residents and a local school complained about groups of people gathering outside the hotel.
One local resident said he had walked past several times in recent days to see groups of up to 20 people, mostly young men, gathered together outside the hotel, not apparently socially distancing or wearing face coverings.
"It was unusual to see at the moment and so it looked quite intimidating," he said.
Cllr Ian Ward said: "Birmingham is a city that has consistently welcomed people fleeing persecution and we should be proud that this continues to be a city of sanctuary. But in opening our arms to asylum seekers, we must ensure that they are coming to a place of safety.
"Serco has been mandated to put measures in place to both contain the spread of the coronavirus outbreak and support the overall wellbeing of affected residents that they are housing in the city on behalf of the Home Office.
"However, it is becoming increasingly clear that Serco is failing in its duty to safeguard both these victims of the pandemic and the communities and we have now been left with no option other than to submit a formal report into the national pandemic emergency response structure.
"Our concerns particularly relate to a lack of adequate staffing and the persistent failure to ensure that individuals - who are required to isolate for 14 days - are not leaving their hotel building.
"Through our own incident management team, we have also agreed to consider additional security provision, the costs of which would subsequently be lodged with the Home Office/Serco.
"This is a matter of public health and public safety and Serco's continued failure to safeguard these vulnerable individuals and the communities in which they are now being housed represents an unacceptable risk.
"As a city council, we will not overlook our duty of care and will continue to work with partners to safeguard these individuals. We will also challenge those partners where they fall short of the standards required to protect these vulnerable people and the community as a whole."
Dave Stamp is a caseworker with Digbeth-based charity ASIRT (Asylum Support and Immigration Resource Team).
He said: "T he current asylum system is not working to keep people safe, and corporations such as Serco, granted billion pound-plus contracts by the Home Office, are not presently able to meet their service users' needs during this public health crisis.
"We have been working for some time with a number of partner agencies to try to address public health concerns which have arisen as a consequence of some of Serco's practices: it is unfortunate that it is the asylum seekers themselves who appear to be the most publicly visible targets of these consequences."
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Jenni Halliday, Serco Contract Director for Asylum Accommodation and Support Services, said: " Serco refutes the suggestion that we are somehow failing in our duty, which is based on a misunderstanding of our role.
"Our first priority is always the safety and wellbeing of both the asylum seekers in our care and our employees and we always take this responsibility extremely seriously, but this is a hotel, not a secure site, where Serco is responsible for providing accommodation for asylum seekers on behalf of the Home Office.
"Serco started to use the hotel recently and this has been a fluid and fast-moving situation.
"However, I am confident that our team at the hotel is doing a great job in challenging circumstances.
"We have increased the strength of the team and we are doing everything we can to educate the asylum seekers who are staying at the hotel to ensure they abide by the rules."


birminghammail--2020-09-10--Liverpool legend gives Brewster verdict that will delight Villa

The Reds striker has been frequently linked with move to Villa Park over the course of the transfer window , after an impressive spell in the second half of last season .
The 20-year-old spent the latter half of the campaign on loan at Swansea City , where he scored 11 goals and helped the club reach the Championship play-offs .
Brewster has returned to Merseyside , but remains fairly low in the pecking order with Roberto Firmino and Divock Origi the first-team options at Anfield .
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Google Play Store and App Store It is for these reasons that Reds legend Barnes feels a transfer away from Liverpool would be the ideal scenario for all concerned .
“ Despite Rhian Brewster have a good loan spell at Swansea City last season , Liverpool clearly don ’ t see him as a long-term prospect , ” Barnes told BonusCodeBets .
“ If the centre-forward gets injured , they obviously don ’ t feel like he would be the right replacement .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thing for the player .
If he feels like he is not going to play regular football at Liverpool , it is right for him to want to move in order to play each week .
“ Rather than waiting at the club , hoping to get game time , it is good that he can look to find a home for himself at a club where he will play regularly and then maybe a few years down the line , Liverpool try to buy him for £50m .
“ Rhian Brewster moving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and he can evolve into an even better player over the next few seasons .
“ Regarding , where he may move to , you have to look at what other Premier League clubs are looking for .
“ Clubs will want a proven international player from abroad who could cost £30m , rather than someone who has not performed at a top six club , especially if you are a club in the bottom half of the Premier League table .
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John Barnes has urged reported Aston Villa target Rhian Brewster to leave Liverpool.
The Reds striker has been frequently linked with move to Villa Park over the course of the transfer window, after an impressive spell in the second half of last season.
The 20-year-old spent the latter half of the campaign on loan at Swansea City, where he scored 11 goals and helped the club reach the Championship play-offs.
Brewster has returned to Merseyside, but remains fairly low in the pecking order with Roberto Firmino and Divock Origi the first-team options at Anfield.
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It is for these reasons that Reds legend Barnes feels a transfer away from Liverpool would be the ideal scenario for all concerned.
“Despite Rhian Brewster have a good loan spell at Swansea City last season, Liverpool clearly don’t see him as a long-term prospect,” Barnes told BonusCodeBets.
“If the centre-forward gets injured, they obviously don’t feel like he would be the right replacement.
“However, it is also a good thing for the player. If he feels like he is not going to play regular football at Liverpool, it is right for him to want to move in order to play each week.
“Rather than waiting at the club, hoping to get game time, it is good that he can look to find a home for himself at a club where he will play regularly and then maybe a few years down the line, Liverpool try to buy him for £50m.
“Rhian Brewster moving away will be good for both parties, and he can evolve into an even better player over the next few seasons.
“Regarding, where he may move to, you have to look at what other Premier League clubs are looking for.
“Clubs will want a proven international player from abroad who could cost £30m, rather than someone who has not performed at a top six club, especially if you are a club in the bottom half of the Premier League table.”


birminghammail--2020-09-10--Pupils at Ocker Hill Academey self-isolating

Year 4 pupils at a Tipton school have been ordered to self-isolate after a child tested positive for coronavirus .
Ocker Hill Academy , on Gospel Oak Road , released a letter on Wednesday , September 9 , informing parents about the positive case .
In the letter head teacher Mr. A Hollyhead said the school had been informed 'late this afternoon ' ( September 9 ) that a child in year 4 had tested positive for Covid-19 .
He also stated that the child 's sibling and parents had also been tested but had received negative results .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , September 4 , meaning children and staff who regularly work in the year 4 bubble will now have to self-isolate for 14 days .
However , parents and siblings of year 4 pupils do not need to isolate and can still attend school .
Although the children wo n't be at school home learning will still be provided for the year 4 pupils .
Though many schools have reported a single infection , the bubble system has meant a large number of youngsters and employees need to quarantine to stop the spread @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the latest here on school Covid cases .

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Year 4 pupils at a Tipton school have been ordered to self-isolate after a child tested positive for coronavirus.
Ocker Hill Academy, on Gospel Oak Road, released a letter on Wednesday, September 9, informing parents about the positive case.
In the letter head teacher Mr. A Hollyhead said the school had been informed 'late this afternoon' (September 9) that a child in year 4 had tested positive for Covid-19.
He also stated that the child's sibling and parents had also been tested but had received negative results.
The child had last attended school on Friday, September 4, meaning children and staff who regularly work in the year 4 bubble will now have to self-isolate for 14 days.
However, parents and siblings of year 4 pupils do not need to isolate and can still attend school.
Although the children won't be at school home learning will still be provided for the year 4 pupils.
Though many schools have reported a single infection, the bubble system has meant a large number of youngsters and employees need to quarantine to stop the spread of the virus.
You can follow the latest here on school Covid cases.