birminghammail--2020-01-07--'We all know' - Aston Villa boss Dean Smith makes Danny Drinkwater admission

Dean Smith admits Danny Drinkwater is in contention to make his Aston Villa debut against Manchester City on Sunday .
'We all know it 's there ' said Smith , when talking about the Chelsea loanee 's Premier League ability .
The midfielder joined Villa on loan from Chelsea earlier today and trained with his new teammates for the first time at Bodymoor Heath on Tuesday morning .
Drinkwater , 29 , isn ’ t eligible for Villa ’ s Carabao Cup semi-final against ex-employers Leicester City on Wednesday having already featured in the competition for Burnley this season .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the King Power Stadium with Smith determined to have him fit and firing for Villa ’ s meeting with the champions .
“ I ’ ve spoken to people who ’ ve worked with him before , ” Smith said shortly after capturing Drinkwater .
“ He wants to play football .
“ From meeting him I liked the hunger , I saw it in his eyes .
He has a lot to go and prove now .
It ’ s not happened at Chelsea for whatever reason .
“ There ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we brought him in from Bournemouth last season .
“ It ’ s an opportunity for him to go and show everyone what a quality player he is .
We all know it ’ s there , he just hasn ’ t had the opportunity to show it over the last three seasons.
” '' He was on the bench against us on New Year ’ s Day .
If someone is on the bench for a Sean Dyche team he ’ s ready to play . ''

Dean Smith admits Danny Drinkwater is in contention to make his Aston Villa debut against Manchester City on Sunday.
The midfielder joined Villa on loan from Chelsea earlier today and trained with his new teammates for the first time at Bodymoor Heath on Tuesday morning.
Drinkwater, 29, isn’t eligible for Villa’s Carabao Cup semi-final against ex-employers Leicester City on Wednesday having already featured in the competition for Burnley this season.
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He isn’t expected to travel to the King Power Stadium with Smith determined to have him fit and firing for Villa’s meeting with the champions.
“I’ve spoken to people who’ve worked with him before,” Smith said shortly after capturing Drinkwater. “He wants to play football.
“From meeting him I liked the hunger, I saw it in his eyes. He has a lot to go and prove now. It’s not happened at Chelsea for whatever reason.
“There’s a similarity to Tyrone Mings when we brought him in from Bournemouth last season.
“It’s an opportunity for him to go and show everyone what a quality player he is. We all know it’s there, he just hasn’t had the opportunity to show it over the last three seasons.
"He was on the bench against us on New Year’s Day. If someone is on the bench for a Sean Dyche team he’s ready to play."


birminghammail--2020-01-07--Nuisance neighbour sparks majority of fireworks complaints in Walsall

A single noisy nuisance neighbour was the cause of most of the complaints Walsall Council received about the misuse of fireworks in 2019 .
Authority bosses said fed-up residents logged 23 complaints about the distress caused by fireworks with 18 of these relating to just one person .
The individual was dealt with by public protection officers who served noise abatement orders preventing them from continuing .
The figure emerged at a full Walsall Council meeting on Monday ( January 7 ) when Liberal Democrat group leader Ian Shires asked Councillor Garry Perry , cabinet member for community leisure and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken to combat the problem .
Councillor Shires said : `` Do you share the concerns of my constituents about misuse of fireworks and related anti-social behaviour we witnessed , not just on bonfire night but throughout the year ? ''
Councillor Perry said discussions were already taking place within the cabinet about further actions to be taken against against offenders .
He said : `` I do share the same concerns .
Post this year 's events in November , both myself and Councillor Louise Harrison shared and promoted an online petition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in respect of restricting the sale of fireworks .
`` Nationally , it is controlled heavily from manufacturing , safety , transportation , storage sales and use so there is quite a lot of legislation already in place that enforces the use of fireworks in pre-sale and after .
`` The number of complaints we received in the last 12 months were 23 across regulatory services for the misuse of fireworks throughout the year .
`` Those related to six locations and 18 of these related to one perpetrator and appropriate action has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the individual was referred to public protection officers who served noise abatement notices on the householder for both persistent fireworks and causing noise nuisance . ''

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A single noisy nuisance neighbour was the cause of most of the complaints Walsall Council received about the misuse of fireworks in 2019.
Authority bosses said fed-up residents logged 23 complaints about the distress caused by fireworks with 18 of these relating to just one person.
The individual was dealt with by public protection officers who served noise abatement orders preventing them from continuing.
The figure emerged at a full Walsall Council meeting on Monday (January 7) when Liberal Democrat group leader Ian Shires asked Councillor Garry Perry, cabinet member for community leisure and culture, about what action was being taken to combat the problem.
Councillor Shires said: "Do you share the concerns of my constituents about misuse of fireworks and related anti-social behaviour we witnessed, not just on bonfire night but throughout the year?"
Councillor Perry said discussions were already taking place within the cabinet about further actions to be taken against against offenders.
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He said: "I do share the same concerns. Post this year's events in November, both myself and Councillor Louise Harrison shared and promoted an online petition calling for further measures to be undertaken in respect of restricting the sale of fireworks.
"Nationally, it is controlled heavily from manufacturing, safety, transportation, storage sales and use so there is quite a lot of legislation already in place that enforces the use of fireworks in pre-sale and after.
"The number of complaints we received in the last 12 months were 23 across regulatory services for the misuse of fireworks throughout the year.
"Those related to six locations and 18 of these related to one perpetrator and appropriate action has been taken.
"In this instance, the individual was referred to public protection officers who served noise abatement notices on the householder for both persistent fireworks and causing noise nuisance."


birminghammail--2020-01-07--West Midlands Conservatives urge Chancellor Sajid Javid to fund Metro extension and better bus servi

West Midlands Conservatives urge Chancellor Sajid Javid to fund Metro extension and better bus services

West Midlands Tories are pushing Chancellor Sajid Javid to announce funding for local metro and bus services in his March Budget .
The Chancellor , MP for Bromsgrove , has vowed that his Budget on March 11 will “ level up ” the country and bring new investment to the North and Midlands .
He spoke as he confirmed the date of his first Budget since December ’ s general election , which saw the Tories take a series of West Midlands seats from Labour .
Gary Sambrook , the new Conservative MP for Birmingham Northfield , said the region @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for transport .
He said : “ We are lobbying for a budget to expand the metro system , and more funding for buses .
“ We don ’ t just need bus services between the suburbs and the city centre , but also services into communities so that people have better opportunities to get to jobs in their local areas and to see their families .
“ We also have to deal with West Midlands Trains , which is chronically under-performing.
” West Midlands Mayor Andy Street , another Conservative , has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is making good on promises to back the North and Midlands by providing funding for an extension of the Midlands Metro , which he says is “ shovel ready ” .
The East Birmingham Solihull Extension will extend the Metro from Birmingham city centre ’ s Eastside area to the NEC , Birmingham Airport and to the planned HS2 high speed rail interchange station in Solihull .
The plan is to route the new line through some of the less-wealthy neighbourhoods in Birmingham such as Bordesley Green and Meadway .
There would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Blues ground .
Mr Javid today set out a preview of his Budget plans in a meeting with Cabinet colleagues .
He said the March Budget will make good on the commitment to level up and spread opportunity , including by “ investing billions of pounds across the country ” .
The Budget will also include tax changes “ to help tackle the cost of living for hard-working people ” , according to he Treasury .
This could mean an increase in the National Insurance threshold .
But the biggest change will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spending rules so that there is more focus on levelling up economic output across the country .
In practice , this is designed to end the existing bias towards spending investing in the south of England - where the immediate economic benefits are likely to be higher - and make it easier to make the case for spending in the North and Midlands , where productivity is currently lower .
He said : “ People across the country have told us that they want change .
We have listened and will deliver .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for 2.6 million people in the West Midlands , we have delivered 40,000 affordable homes in a decade , and last year we recruited over 600 new police officers in the region .
“ But we need to do more to level up .
With this Budget we will unleash Britain ’ s potential – uniting our great country , opening a new chapter for our economy and ushering in a decade of renewal.
” Labour , however , predicted the Budget would not come close to delivering the level of investment the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Shadow Chancellor , said : “ After a decade of wrecking the economy , we can have no confidence in a Tory government delivering the scale of investment needed for renewal especially with a no-deal Brexit still on the table .
The lack of foresight in not focusing this budget on the threat of climate change is also criminally irresponsible .
“ The government has learnt nothing from the fires in Australia and the floods on Indonesia .
This will be a budget of climate change recklessness not renewal .
”

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West Midlands Tories are pushing Chancellor Sajid Javid to announce funding for local metro and bus services in his March Budget.
The Chancellor, MP for Bromsgrove, has vowed that his Budget on March 11 will “level up” the country and bring new investment to the North and Midlands.
He spoke as he confirmed the date of his first Budget since December’s general election, which saw the Tories take a series of West Midlands seats from Labour.
Gary Sambrook, the new Conservative MP for Birmingham Northfield, said the region’s Tories were calling for funding for transport.
He said: “We are lobbying for a budget to expand the metro system, and more funding for buses.
“We don’t just need bus services between the suburbs and the city centre, but also services into communities so that people have better opportunities to get to jobs in their local areas and to see their families.
“We also have to deal with West Midlands Trains, which is chronically under-performing.”
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street, another Conservative, has been lobbying the Government to show it is making good on promises to back the North and Midlands by providing funding for an extension of the Midlands Metro, which he says is “shovel ready”.
The East Birmingham Solihull Extension will extend the Metro from Birmingham city centre’s Eastside area to the NEC, Birmingham Airport and to the planned HS2 high speed rail interchange station in Solihull.
The plan is to route the new line through some of the less-wealthy neighbourhoods in Birmingham such as Bordesley Green and Meadway. There would be a stop near St Andrews stadium, the Blues ground.
Mr Javid today set out a preview of his Budget plans in a meeting with Cabinet colleagues. He said the March Budget will make good on the commitment to level up and spread opportunity, including by “investing billions of pounds across the country”.
The Budget will also include tax changes “to help tackle the cost of living for hard-working people”, according to he Treasury. This could mean an increase in the National Insurance threshold.
But the biggest change will involve reforms to the Treasury’s spending rules so that there is more focus on levelling up economic output across the country. In practice, this is designed to end the existing bias towards spending investing in the south of England - where the immediate economic benefits are likely to be higher - and make it easier to make the case for spending in the North and Midlands, where productivity is currently lower.
He said: “People across the country have told us that they want change. We have listened and will deliver.
“Since 2015 we have cut taxes for 2.6 million people in the West Midlands, we have delivered 40,000 affordable homes in a decade, and last year we recruited over 600 new police officers in the region.
“But we need to do more to level up. With this Budget we will unleash Britain’s potential – uniting our great country, opening a new chapter for our economy and ushering in a decade of renewal.”
Labour, however, predicted the Budget would not come close to delivering the level of investment the country needs.
John McDonnell, Labour’s Shadow Chancellor, said: “After a decade of wrecking the economy, we can have no confidence in a Tory government delivering the scale of investment needed for renewal especially with a no-deal Brexit still on the table. The lack of foresight in not focusing this budget on the threat of climate change is also criminally irresponsible.
“The government has learnt nothing from the fires in Australia and the floods on Indonesia. This will be a budget of climate change recklessness not renewal.”


birminghammail--2020-01-07--Winter Love Island 2020 stars' Instagram accounts - the handles every viewer needs to follow

We 're just days away from the launch of the new Winter Love Island series and we now know who will be entering the villa .
The ITV2 dating show starts on Sunday , with seven ladies and five men all looking for love .
Among the line-up is a famous sibling , twins , Lewis Capaldi 's ex girlfriend and the heir to a country estate in Cornwall .
But you do n't have to wait until Sunday to get to know the Islanders because we 've got all their Instagram handles , so you can get following them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ villa 's antics .
Sophie is the sister of singer and presenter Rochelle Humes and was one of the contestants rumoured to be involved .
The medical PA said her ideal man is `` confident but not cocky '' and someone `` who does n't take themselves too seriously '' .
Describing herself as `` kind , fun and energetic '' , Piper said her party trick is that she can balance a Malteser in her cheek dimples .
Blond twins Eve and Jess Gale are students and VIP hostesses .
They say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ code '' when it comes to each other : `` If there 's a guy that 's upset Eve , he is cancelled in my books , '' said Jess .
Eve added : `` If someone upset her I 'd never speak to them again . ''
Paige is no stranger to the spotlight as when she was 14 she made it to the semi-finals on Britain 's Got Talent as a solo singer .
The singer 's other claim to fame is that she was once in a relationship with chart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out when we were younger , I was about 17 or 18 , '' she said .
`` We were together for about a year .
It ended really amicably and we 're still pals . ''
She 's told producers that she 's highly experienced when it comes to men , so she knows what I ’ m looking for .
She said her friends call her Princess Jasmine and that she is heading into the villa in search of her own Aladdin .
Democratic services officer Shaughna said she thinks people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 'm chatty , funny and clever - people wo n't expect it from me , '' said the Londoner .
`` When they hear me speak about certain things they 'll be shocked . ''
Leanne Amaning is a customer service advisor who describes herself as `` unpredictable , fun and charismatic '' .
She rates herself a 10 for looks : `` If you do n't love yourself , who will ? ''
Mike Boateng is a police officer from London who says his new year 's resolution is to `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 'm going in to the villa to find love .
If that means stepping on a few toes , burning a few bridges and finding the love of my life , I 'm willing to do it , '' he said .
Former footballer Boateng has a couple of claims to fame already : `` Dominic Calvert-Lewin played with me at Sheffield United .
`` My brother , Samuel , was on The Apprentice a few years ago . ''
Coffee bean salesman Connor has been living in Australia for four years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sydney .
The 25-year-old , from Brighton , rates himself as a seven out of 10 in looks and said he has one particular body part that draws the ladies .
`` Girls always love my hands .
I think that 's so weird ! ''
he said .
Ollie Williams is heir to the Lanhydrock estate in Cornwall .
The 23-year-old says he is `` an alpha male '' , rates himself as a 10 out of 10 for looks and admits he loves being `` the centre of what is going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I boss the room , I boss whatever I 'm doing , '' he said .
Also entering the villa is sports science graduate and builder Nas Majeed , 23 , who says he is very different to the men who have been on Love Island in the past .
`` I 'm funny , always myself , caring and considerate .
I 'm a well-rounded person , '' said the Londoner .
He listed Naomi Scott who plays Princess Jasmine in the remake of Aladdin as his celeb crush .
Scaffolder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ specific type of girl in mind .
`` I always fancy girls with dark hair , tanned skin , red lipstick and white nail polish , '' he said .
The 23-year-old said he will `` go pretty far '' to win the girl he wants in the villa , but will adhere to the `` bro code '' and not go behind anyone 's back .
Laura Whitmore is replacing Caroline Flack as the host , after Flack stepped down following an assault charge .
The former MTV host said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show .
`` Normally I 'm sitting on my sofa watching it , which I 'll still be doing when I 'm not out in South Africa , but I 'm so glad to be a part of it too . ''
`` I ca n't wait to meet the Islanders too , '' she added .
Iain is returning to his role as narrator of Love Island and will be joined by his girlfriend and new Love Island host Laura Whitmore .
Appearing on Loose Women , he addressed his girlfriend 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't she .
I think she 's great . ''
He then joked : `` And there are mortgage commitments that need to be considered ... '' Love Island starts on Sunday at 9pm on ITV2 .

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We're just days away from the launch of the new Winter Love Island series and we now know who will be entering the villa.
The ITV2 dating show starts on Sunday, with seven ladies and five men all looking for love.
Among the line-up is a famous sibling, twins, Lewis Capaldi's ex girlfriend and the heir to a country estate in Cornwall.
But you don't have to wait until Sunday to get to know the Islanders because we've got all their Instagram handles, so you can get following them and keep up to date with the villa's antics.
(Image: Joel Anderson/ITV/PA Wire)
The girls
Sophie Piper
Age: 21
From: Essex
Instagram: sophpiper_
Sophie is the sister of singer and presenter Rochelle Humes and was one of the contestants rumoured to be involved.
The medical PA said her ideal man is "confident but not cocky" and someone "who doesn't take themselves too seriously".
Describing herself as "kind, fun and energetic", Piper said her party trick is that she can balance a Malteser in her cheek dimples.
Eve and Jess Gale
Age: 20
From: London
Instagram: evegale & jessicarosegale
Blond twins Eve and Jess Gale are students and VIP hostesses.
They say they stick to a strict "girl code" when it comes to each other: "If there's a guy that's upset Eve, he is cancelled in my books," said Jess.
Eve added: "If someone upset her I'd never speak to them again."
Paige Turley
Age: 20
From: West Lothian
Instagram: turley_paige
Paige is no stranger to the spotlight as when she was 14 she made it to the semi-finals on Britain's Got Talent as a solo singer.
The singer's other claim to fame is that she was once in a relationship with chart star Lewis Capaldi.
"We went out when we were younger, I was about 17 or 18," she said.
"We were together for about a year. It ended really amicably and we're still pals."
Siannise Fudge
Age: 25
From: Bristol
Instagram: siannisefudge
Siannise is a beauty consultant.
She's told producers that she's highly experienced when it comes to men, so she knows what I’m looking for.
She said her friends call her Princess Jasmine and that she is heading into the villa in search of her own Aladdin.
Shaughna Phillips
Age: 25
From: London
Instagram: shaughnaphillips
Democratic services officer Shaughna said she thinks people will be surprised by her.
"I'm chatty, funny and clever - people won't expect it from me," said the Londoner.
"When they hear me speak about certain things they'll be shocked."
Leanne Amaning
Age: 22
From: London
Instagram: leanneamaning
Leanne Amaning is a customer service advisor who describes herself as "unpredictable, fun and charismatic".
She rates herself a 10 for looks: "If you don't love yourself, who will?"
The boys
Mike Boateng
Age: 24
From: London
Instagram: michaelboateng01
Mike Boateng is a police officer from London who says his new year's resolution is to "find a serious relationship".
"I'm going in to the villa to find love. If that means stepping on a few toes, burning a few bridges and finding the love of my life, I'm willing to do it," he said.
Former footballer Boateng has a couple of claims to fame already: "Dominic Calvert-Lewin played with me at Sheffield United.
"My brother, Samuel, was on The Apprentice a few years ago."
Connor Durman
Age: 25
From: Brighton
Instagram: connordurman
Coffee bean salesman Connor has been living in Australia for four years and worked as a nude waiter in Sydney.
The 25-year-old, from Brighton, rates himself as a seven out of 10 in looks and said he has one particular body part that draws the ladies.
"Girls always love my hands. I think that's so weird!" he said.
Ollie Williams
Age: 23
From: Cornwall
Instagram: olliesjwilliams
Ollie Williams is heir to the Lanhydrock estate in Cornwall.
The 23-year-old says he is "an alpha male", rates himself as a 10 out of 10 for looks and admits he loves being "the centre of what is going on".
"Wherever I go, I boss the room, I boss whatever I'm doing," he said.
Nas Majeed
Age: 23
From: London
Instagram: nasir_majeed (private)
(Image: Joel Anderson/ITV/PA Wire)
Also entering the villa is sports science graduate and builder Nas Majeed, 23, who says he is very different to the men who have been on Love Island in the past.
"I'm funny, always myself, caring and considerate. I'm a well-rounded person," said the Londoner.
He listed Naomi Scott who plays Princess Jasmine in the remake of Aladdin as his celeb crush.
Callum Jones
Age: 23
From: Manchester
Instagram: _callum_jones
Scaffolder Callum Jones revealed he has a very specific type of girl in mind.
"I always fancy girls with dark hair, tanned skin, red lipstick and white nail polish," he said.
The 23-year-old said he will "go pretty far" to win the girl he wants in the villa, but will adhere to the "bro code" and not go behind anyone's back.
The host
Laura Whitmore
Instagram: thewhitmore
Laura Whitmore is replacing Caroline Flack as the host, after Flack stepped down following an assault charge.
The former MTV host said: "It's the biggest and best TV show.
"Normally I'm sitting on my sofa watching it, which I'll still be doing when I'm not out in South Africa, but I'm so glad to be a part of it too."
"I can't wait to meet the Islanders too," she added.
The narrator
Iain Stirling
Instagram: iaindoesjokes
Iain is returning to his role as narrator of Love Island and will be joined by his girlfriend and new Love Island host Laura Whitmore.
Appearing on Loose Women, he addressed his girlfriend's appointment: "She's great isn't she. I think she's great."
He then joked: "And there are mortgage commitments that need to be considered..."
Love Island starts on Sunday at 9pm on ITV2.


birminghammail--2020-01-07--Castle Bromwich Morrisons shut after shop worker dies suddenly inside store

A Birmingham branch of Morrisons was closed after a male member of staff died suddenly inside the store .
The ambulance service were called to a 'medical emergency ' at the supermarket on Hurst Lane , in Castle Bromwich , shortly before 9am on Tuesday , January 7 .
Two ambulance and the West Midlands Care Team were sent to the scene where they found the worker in cardiac arrest .
But , despite their efforts , nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead at the scene .
Shoppers were being turned away from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was shut following the tragedy .
A West Midlands Ambulance spokesman confirmed the nature of the incident to BirminghamLive .
A WMAS spokesman said : `` We were called at 8:55am to reports of a medical emergency at Morrisons Supermarket on Hurst Lane .
`` We sent two ambulances and the West Midlands Care Team to the scene .
`` On arrival we found one patient , a man , in cardiac arrest .
`` When crews arrived , CPR was already in progress .
`` Unfortunately , despite best efforts , nothing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and he was confirmed dead at the scene . ''
Customers were quick to pay tribute to the staff member , with one writing on social media : `` A huge shock .
He was such a lovely guy ... going to be missed so much .
Thoughts are with his family . ''
The store has since reopened .

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A Birmingham branch of Morrisons was closed after a male member of staff died suddenly inside the store.
The ambulance service were called to a 'medical emergency' at the supermarket on Hurst Lane, in Castle Bromwich, shortly before 9am on Tuesday, January 7.
Two ambulance and the West Midlands Care Team were sent to the scene where they found the worker in cardiac arrest.
But, despite their efforts, nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead at the scene.
Shoppers were being turned away from the store off Chester Road - which was shut following the tragedy.
A West Midlands Ambulance spokesman confirmed the nature of the incident to BirminghamLive.
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A WMAS spokesman said: "We were called at 8:55am to reports of a medical emergency at Morrisons Supermarket on Hurst Lane.
"We sent two ambulances and the West Midlands Care Team to the scene.
Tributes to 'all round lovely man' who died at Morrisons store
"On arrival we found one patient, a man, in cardiac arrest.
"When crews arrived, CPR was already in progress.
"Ambulance staff administered advanced life support on scene.
"Unfortunately, despite best efforts, nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead at the scene."
Customers were quick to pay tribute to the staff member, with one writing on social media: "A huge shock. He was such a lovely guy... going to be missed so much. Thoughts are with his family."
The store has since reopened.


birminghammail--2020-01-07--Plea for Martyn's Law to be introduced at Birmingham venues to make city safer place

The principles of 'Martyn 's Law ' which would force public venues to introduce tougher anti-terror plans , are set to be enshrined into future licencing regulations .
The upgrade has already begun in Manchester following the horrific terror attack on the city 's Arena concert venue during an Ariana Grande concert in May 2017 .
And safety campaigners want venues across the UK , including Birmingham Arena and Resorts World , to follow the Manchester example .
The breakthrough is a huge step forward for campaigners led by Martyn Hett 's mother , Figen Murray , the Manchester Evening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 29 , from Stockport , lost his life in the Manchester Arena terrorism atrocity in May , 2017 .
The government said in October it was 'seriously considering ' new anti-terrorism legislation named in his memory which would compel public venues and spaces to undergo counter-terror training and implement specific security policies .
The announcement today by Manchester council means that in effect , Martyn 's Law will begin in Manchester .
A council meeting due to be held next week will hear further details .
The council said there was currently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the principles of Martyn 's Law .
But going forward , the council said it would seek to review the way in which it licences venues 'in order to ensure high safety standards are in place across the city ' .
`` Initially this will have to be voluntary changes made by the owners of licensed premises , '' said a statement released on Tuesday .
`` However , given the significance of the terror attack on Manchester , and the depth of feeling in the wake of the attack , we would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Law would be taken up with enthusiasm . ''
The council said it was in the process of developing a 'scheme of best practice ' for licensed venues , and exploring ways in which Martyn 's Law could be implemented in the city .
The existing range of licensing conditions will be revised to incorporate specific counter-terrorism measures , like venues having specific counter terrorism plans , the council added .
Martyn 's Law - championed by the Manchester Evening News - has five requirements : • A requirement that spaces and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ engage with freely available counter-terrorism advice and training .
• A requirement for those places to conduct vulnerability assessments of their operating places and spaces .
• A requirement for those places to mitigate the risks created by the vulnerabilities .
• A requirement for those places to have a counter-terrorism plan .
• A requirement for local authorities to plan for the threat of terrorism .
Mrs Murray said : `` I am so pleased to see that Manchester city council have embraced the principles of Martyn 's Law and are setting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its principles .
`` It feels like a recognition and deep respect for the bereaved families and the hundreds of injured people .
`` I am certain that Martyn 's Law will save lives through the council applying simple common sense . ''
Councillor Nigel Murphy , deputy town hall leader , said : `` The tireless work that has been carried out by Figen is a fitting tribute to not just the memory of her son Martyn , but to all of the other victims of the Manchester terror attack .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to lead the way on bringing in an improved culture of safety in this country , but we need the Government to take action .
`` Only they have the power to get Martyn ’ s Law onto the statute books and we hope it treats her campaign as a priority .
`` We can never bring back those who were cruelly taken from us , but , by making small yet significant changes we may be able to prevent future loss of life .
This is an aim that we can all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson announced before December 's General Election that public venues could be 'compelled ' to ramp up security to combat terror attacks .
In the wake of the London Bridge atrocity , the PM announced a Conservative government would look to 'require ' venues to assess the threat of a terrorist attack and 'take steps to prepare as part of their health and safety strategy ' .
He also said the Government would launch a review into ways to improve safety at public venues , with a specific emphasis on their 'vulnerability to @ @ @

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The principles of 'Martyn's Law' which would force public venues to introduce tougher anti-terror plans, are set to be enshrined into future licencing regulations.
The upgrade has already begun in Manchester following the horrific terror attack on the city's Arena concert venue during an Ariana Grande concert in May 2017.
And safety campaigners want venues across the UK, including Birmingham Arena and Resorts World, to follow the Manchester example.
The breakthrough is a huge step forward for campaigners led by Martyn Hett's mother, Figen Murray, the Manchester Evening News reports.
Much-loved PR manager Martyn, 29, from Stockport, lost his life in the Manchester Arena terrorism atrocity in May, 2017.
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The government said in October it was 'seriously considering' new anti-terrorism legislation named in his memory which would compel public venues and spaces to undergo counter-terror training and implement specific security policies.
The announcement today by Manchester council means that in effect, Martyn's Law will begin in Manchester. A council meeting due to be held next week will hear further details.
The council said there was currently no law requiring venues to adhere to the principles of Martyn's Law.
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But going forward, the council said it would seek to review the way in which it licences venues 'in order to ensure high safety standards are in place across the city'.
"Initially this will have to be voluntary changes made by the owners of licensed premises," said a statement released on Tuesday.
"However, given the significance of the terror attack on Manchester, and the depth of feeling in the wake of the attack, we would hope that the practices which underlie Martyn's Law would be taken up with enthusiasm."
The council said it was in the process of developing a 'scheme of best practice' for licensed venues, and exploring ways in which Martyn's Law could be implemented in the city.
The existing range of licensing conditions will be revised to incorporate specific counter-terrorism measures, like venues having specific counter terrorism plans, the council added.
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Martyn's Law - championed by the Manchester Evening News - has five requirements:
A requirement that spaces and places to which the public have access engage with freely available counter-terrorism advice and training.
A requirement for those places to conduct vulnerability assessments of their operating places and spaces.
A requirement for those places to mitigate the risks created by the vulnerabilities.
A requirement for those places to have a counter-terrorism plan.
A requirement for local authorities to plan for the threat of terrorism.
Mrs Murray said: "I am so pleased to see that Manchester city council have embraced the principles of Martyn's Law and are setting a brilliant example by introducing some of its principles.
"It feels like a recognition and deep respect for the bereaved families and the hundreds of injured people.
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"I am certain that Martyn's Law will save lives through the council applying simple common sense."
Councillor Nigel Murphy, deputy town hall leader, said: "The tireless work that has been carried out by Figen is a fitting tribute to not just the memory of her son Martyn, but to all of the other victims of the Manchester terror attack.
"We are proud to work with Figen to lead the way on bringing in an improved culture of safety in this country, but we need the Government to take action.
"Only they have the power to get Martyn’s Law onto the statute books and we hope it treats her campaign as a priority.
"We can never bring back those who were cruelly taken from us, but, by making small yet significant changes we may be able to prevent future loss of life. This is an aim that we can all rally around."
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced before December's General Election that public venues could be 'compelled' to ramp up security to combat terror attacks.
In the wake of the London Bridge atrocity, the PM announced a Conservative government would look to 'require' venues to assess the threat of a terrorist attack and 'take steps to prepare as part of their health and safety strategy'.
He also said the Government would launch a review into ways to improve safety at public venues, with a specific emphasis on their 'vulnerability to terrorism'.


birminghammail--2020-01-07--Mayor accused of 'electioneering' after threatening to axe West Midlands Trains franchise

Mayor Andy Street has been of 'electioneering ' over his threat to take control of the West Midlands Trains franchise .
And Cllr Roger Lawrence , the former leader of Wolverhampton Council has urged Mr Street to work with West Midlands Trains ( WMT ) to improve performance on the trains , rather than 'simply go off on his own ' .
Taking to Twitter with an explosive statement shortly before Christmas ( Dec 23 ) , the mayor told the rail provider they had until midnight on January 31 , 2020 , to improve performance or he would formally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) to strip WMT of the franchise .
The mayor 's statement followed a disastrous few months for WMT , in which delays , cancellations and overcrowding have become commonplace on the network , which took over from London Midland last year .
However , speaking during yesterday 's Transport Delivery Committee of the West Midlands Combined Authority , Cllr Lawrence questioned whether the mayor really even wanted to take over the franchise .
`` Mayors up and down the country are running around saying they want to take on rail franchises - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coming up ... '' said Cllr Lawrence , who has also held the transport portfolio for the WMCA in the past .
`` I don ’ t want to be too cynical , but I ’ d also bet my bottom dollar that none of them actually want to run those franchises in the run up to May , because they ’ re going to be vote losers .
`` I think it ’ s a little bit of electioneering .
I have to say , in terms of the franchise , what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seven of the authorities are in the Combined Authority , the other seven are in county areas .
In fact there ’ s more rail track outside of the Combined Authority than inside .
`` And that ’ s just from the West Midlands bit of the franchise , because as you know the West Midlands franchise is inextricably linked with the remainder of the London Northwestern franchise which runs from London to Liverpool .
`` Now unless the mayor has got new territorial ambitions for Anschluss that he hasn ’ t shared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be a degree of reality around this .
And so I ’ m very pleased to say that early in January , only a few days after he ’ d made those statements , he did have the courtesy to write to the Chair of the West Midlands Rail Executive in Staffordshire .
`` I have a letter here from Cllr Ken Pollock , from Worcestershire , who refers to the issues .
And if I can quote it he says ‘ I am a Conservative , I stand by the manifesto @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do not see however an obvious way in which transporting responsibility to the mayor will solve these problems ’ .
`` I think that it ’ s clear that we need to present a united front , from the county and unitary areas , to the Department for Transport to ensure that any changes are for the better and not made for reasons of retribution toward those who seem to have failed .
This is something that is absolutely crucial to our region , and there is an awful lot of work going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in that we need to take action , but what I would urge is that we take action in concert with West Midlands Rail Executive , and not simply go off on his own . ''
During the meeting it was also confirmed that West Midlands Trains are currently working on a series of compensation packages for customers without a season ticket , following its announcement that they would receive money off last year .
Responding to Cllr Lawrence 's statement , the mayor said : “ West Midlands Trains have had months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but continue to let passengers across the region down on a daily basis .
“ I did not make my ultimatum lightly , and indeed no one would be happier than me to see WMT turn it around and restore the reliability to train services across the region .
“ But after months of misery enough was enough , and action had to be taken .
This was not a decision taken with politics in mind , it was a decision taken with thousands of passengers across the region in mind .
Passengers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are faced with trains that are overcrowded , delayed , and all too frequently cancelled .
“ I therefore simply do not accept that performance would not improve under a new controller of the franchise .
Yes there are the timetable issues and then problems that are out of operators ’ control , like signal failures and trespassing on tracks , that would persist , but there has also been a management failure and a complete lack of operational grip by WMT , which could be addressed by a new operator .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that there are far deeper problems past the operators of franchises within the rail industry that need to be addressed , and addressed collaboratively .
But in my opinion one of the biggest problems we currently face is a lack of local accountability , and that is exactly why the outcome of the Williams Review is so important and why I am lobbying the Government to keep to their manifesto promise to hand powers over local rail services to regional mayors .
“ With that local accountability in place , we can then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both the WMRE and DfT , at how we reform the rail system .
”

Mayor Andy Street has been of 'electioneering' over his threat to take control of the West Midlands Trains franchise.
And Cllr Roger Lawrence, the former leader of Wolverhampton Council has urged Mr Street to work with West Midlands Trains (WMT) to improve performance on the trains, rather than 'simply go off on his own'.
Taking to Twitter with an explosive statement shortly before Christmas (Dec 23), the mayor told the rail provider they had until midnight on January 31, 2020, to improve performance or he would formally ask the Department for Transport (DfT) to strip WMT of the franchise.
The mayor's statement followed a disastrous few months for WMT, in which delays, cancellations and overcrowding have become commonplace on the network, which took over from London Midland last year.
(Image: WMCA)
However, speaking during yesterday's Transport Delivery Committee of the West Midlands Combined Authority, Cllr Lawrence questioned whether the mayor really even wanted to take over the franchise.
"Mayors up and down the country are running around saying they want to take on rail franchises - I think there’s some elections coming up..." said Cllr Lawrence, who has also held the transport portfolio for the WMCA in the past.
"I don’t want to be too cynical, but I’d also bet my bottom dollar that none of them actually want to run those franchises in the run up to May, because they’re going to be vote losers.
"I think it’s a little bit of electioneering. I have to say, in terms of the franchise, what he has to recognise is that only seven of the authorities are in the Combined Authority, the other seven are in county areas. In fact there’s more rail track outside of the Combined Authority than inside.
"And that’s just from the West Midlands bit of the franchise, because as you know the West Midlands franchise is inextricably linked with the remainder of the London Northwestern franchise which runs from London to Liverpool.
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
"Now unless the mayor has got new territorial ambitions for Anschluss that he hasn’t shared with anybody yet, there does need to be a degree of reality around this. And so I’m very pleased to say that early in January, only a few days after he’d made those statements, he did have the courtesy to write to the Chair of the West Midlands Rail Executive in Staffordshire.
"I have a letter here from Cllr Ken Pollock, from Worcestershire, who refers to the issues. And if I can quote it he says ‘I am a Conservative, I stand by the manifesto and I support Andy Street. I do not see however an obvious way in which transporting responsibility to the mayor will solve these problems’.
"I think that it’s clear that we need to present a united front, from the county and unitary areas, to the Department for Transport to ensure that any changes are for the better and not made for reasons of retribution toward those who seem to have failed.
This is something that is absolutely crucial to our region, and there is an awful lot of work going on. I fully support the mayor in that we need to take action, but what I would urge is that we take action in concert with West Midlands Rail Executive, and not simply go off on his own."
(Image: City of Wolverhampton Council)
During the meeting it was also confirmed that West Midlands Trains are currently working on a series of compensation packages for customers without a season ticket, following its announcement that they would receive money off last year.
Responding to Cllr Lawrence's statement, the mayor said: “West Midlands Trains have had months to turn their failing service around, but continue to let passengers across the region down on a daily basis.
“I did not make my ultimatum lightly, and indeed no one would be happier than me to see WMT turn it around and restore the reliability to train services across the region.
“But after months of misery enough was enough, and action had to be taken. This was not a decision taken with politics in mind, it was a decision taken with thousands of passengers across the region in mind. Passengers who, on a daily basis, are faced with trains that are overcrowded, delayed, and all too frequently cancelled.
(Image: Nick Wilkinson / BirminghamLive)
“I therefore simply do not accept that performance would not improve under a new controller of the franchise. Yes there are the timetable issues and then problems that are out of operators’ control, like signal failures and trespassing on tracks, that would persist, but there has also been a management failure and a complete lack of operational grip by WMT, which could be addressed by a new operator.
“Councillor Lawrence is right in his assertion that there are far deeper problems past the operators of franchises within the rail industry that need to be addressed, and addressed collaboratively. But in my opinion one of the biggest problems we currently face is a lack of local accountability, and that is exactly why the outcome of the Williams Review is so important and why I am lobbying the Government to keep to their manifesto promise to hand powers over local rail services to regional mayors.
“With that local accountability in place, we can then look together as a region, with both the WMRE and DfT, at how we reform the rail system.”


birminghammail--2020-01-07--What Coventry City have said about splitting allocations with Birmingham City

Birmingham City and Coventry City will discuss the seating arrangements for the potential FA Cup fourth round meeting between the two sides , provided the Sky Blues see off Bristol Rovers at St Andrew ’ s in their third round replay .
Coventry , who are being put up by Blues at B9 after not renewing their lease at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry , could face the prospect of hosting their hosts in the next round of the competition , if they can see off the Gas at the second attempt .
Should they succeed , Blues and Coventry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allocations .
The FA have confirmed that the latter will remain the home team , in the event of the tie going ahead , and that involves the using of the home facilities and dressing room .
Might there be scope for a 50-50 allocation , allowing Bluenoses to fill two sides of the ground ?
There isn ’ t a plan just yet , but Sky Blues chief executive Dave Boddy has confirmed that ’ ll be discussed .
“ There isn ’ t , but we will obviously have to talk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ It needs a full and proper discussion because it ’ s quite a complex situation .
It ’ s incredible .
My phone was in meltdown last night .
“ My initial thoughts are that we have to look to the third round tie next Tuesday and get past Bristol Rovers before we can start really thinking about it , but it ’ s an amazing draw if we can win that game .
“ Apart from drawing one of the big boys , I think it ’ s probably one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have had .
It ’ s certainly captured the imagination .
“ Everyone has been saying , ‘ what are the odds of that happening , ’ and we actually talked about it when we did the deal to groundshare with Blues .
“ We talked about if we drew them in the cup and what would happen , and we said we ’ d cross that bridge when it happens .
“ Now we ’ re there and it ’ s one to look forward to if we get past Bristol Rovers.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ fans at St Andrew ’ s games this season while Blues regularly enjoy crowds that average around 20,000 .
CoventryLive adds that the Sky Blues are keen to ensure they don ’ t upset either set of supporters and that both sets of fans will be looked after .
They ’ ve been made to feel welcome at St Andrew ’ s this season , where their results have been very impressive , and wish to maintain such amicable relations .

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Birmingham City and Coventry City will discuss the seating arrangements for the FA Cup fourth round meeting between the two sides.
Coventry, who are being put up by Blues at B9 after not renewing their lease at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, host their landlords in the next round of the competition, after they beat Bristol Rovers in their third round replay tonight (Tuesday).
The FA has confirmed that Coventry will remain the home team, and that involves the using of the home facilities and dressing room.
Might there be scope for a 50-50 allocation, allowing Bluenoses to fill two sides of the ground? There isn’t a plan just yet, but Sky Blues chief executive Dave Boddy has confirmed that’ll be discussed.
“There isn’t, but we will obviously have to talk about it,” he told CoventryLive after the fourth round draw was made last week. “It needs a full and proper discussion because it’s quite a complex situation. It’s incredible. My phone was in meltdown last night.
“Apart from drawing one of the big boys, I think it’s probably one of the most interesting ties we could have had. It’s certainly captured the imagination.
“Everyone has been saying, ‘what are the odds of that happening,’ and we actually talked about it when we did the deal to groundshare with Blues.
“We talked about if we drew them in the cup and what would happen, and we said we’d cross that bridge when it happens.
“Now we’re there and it’s one to look forward to."
City have averaged just under 6,000 fans at St Andrew’s games this season while Blues regularly enjoy crowds that average around 20,000.
CoventryLive adds that the Sky Blues are keen to ensure they don’t upset either set of supporters and that both sets of fans will be looked after.
They’ve been made to feel welcome at St Andrew’s this season, where their results have been very impressive, and wish to maintain such amicable relations.
Full ticket details have yet to be revealed with Coventry saying that they will make an announcement in due course.


birminghammail--2020-01-07--'Panic' What Aston Villa and Crystal Palace fans are saying about Christian Benteke

Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke has been linked with a January return to Villa Park and fans have been reacting .
The Belgian international , who left Aston Villa for Liverpool in 2015 , has struggled for form over the past three seasons and Palace are reportedly looking to move him on , with his former stomping ground a potential destination .
Benteke has only managed to find the back of the net four times over the past three seasons , however a move away from Selhurst Park could reignite his career .
With Villa reportedly approaching Palace regarding the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been reacting online .
Here ’ s the pick of the reaction from social media @ roys_boys : If he came back you will see the best of Benteke .
@ Boutthatpaper : Piatek and Benteke would be nice @ dbkinch : Benteke potentially for # AVFC .
Need to sign players for who they are now , not who they were .
It has panic written all over it .
That being said , not many realistic options so we may have to roll the dice .
Quickly @ Martinskel_ Anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Hart , have no fear , we always make players like these good again , let ’ s get Benteke back and make him good again too !
@ pr_kopa : WE ARE ACTUALLY INTERESTED IN BENTEKE , as long as we get another striker in , i want this .
Crystal Palace fans also reacted to the news on Eagles forums .
Worksop Palace : Rumours about a loan or perm back to Belgium .
Fingers crossed Mr Palace : “ Yes please .
This would be a huge boost.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s down to his injuries taking their toll , or down to a dramatic loss of confidence , he isn ’ t the player he was .
Mattteo : If anyone is willing to pay 15 million for Benteke , best sell him now so that he doesn ; t get injured or go another 6 months without a goals so that no one wants him after .

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Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke has been linked with a January return to Villa Park and fans have been reacting.
The Belgian international, who left Aston Villa for Liverpool in 2015, has struggled for form over the past three seasons and Palace are reportedly looking to move him on, with his former stomping ground a potential destination.
Benteke has only managed to find the back of the net four times over the past three seasons, however a move away from Selhurst Park could reignite his career.
With Villa reportedly approaching Palace regarding the availability of their former talisman, fans have been reacting online.
Here’s the pick of the reaction from social media
@roys_boys: If he came back you will see the best of Benteke.
@Boutthatpaper: Piatek and Benteke would be nice
@dbkinch : Benteke potentially for #AVFC. Need to sign players for who they are now, not who they were. It has panic written all over it.
That being said, not many realistic options so we may have to roll the dice. Quickly
@clairer322: Announce benteke
@Martinskel_ Anyone complaining about us signing players like Drinkwater, Hart, have no fear, we always make players like these good again, let’s get Benteke back and make him good again too!
@pr_kopa : WE ARE ACTUALLY INTERESTED IN BENTEKE, as long as we get another striker in, i want this.
Crystal Palace fans also reacted to the news on Eagles forums.
Worksop Palace: Rumours about a loan or perm back to Belgium. Fingers crossed
Mr Palace: “Yes please. This would be a huge boost.”
Benteke has lost it. Whether that’s down to his injuries taking their toll, or down to a dramatic loss of confidence, he isn’t the player he was.
Mattteo: If anyone is willing to pay 15 million for Benteke, best sell him now so that he doesn;t get injured or go another 6 months without a goals so that no one wants him after.


birminghammail--2020-01-07--Seconds from death - watch the shocking moment a binmen gets dragged into a refuse lorry in Birmingh

Seconds from death - watch the shocking moment a binmen gets dragged into a refuse lorry in Birmingham

This is the shocking moment a Birmingham binman gets dragged into a refuse lorry where he faces being crushed to death .
A video has emerged showing the near catastrophic moment when a binmen escapes serious injury or death .
He is shown putting what appears to be planks of wood into the back of a bin lorry .
Then in a heart-stopping moment his clothes appear to get caught on the lifting mechanism which is used to pick up the bins and he is thrown into the back of the refuse lorry .
He is seconds away from being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , rushes over and presses a button to stop the process .
He is then seen helping the man out of the back of the wagon .
It is unclear where exactly the incident took place in the city but BirminghamLive has been told from a source it is at a refuse site in Birmingham .
Birmingham City Council is currently investigating the incident .
A man who wants to remain anonymous sent the video to BirminghamLive and has links to the bin collection service in Birmingham .
He said he believed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ October last year .
He said : `` I was shocked when I saw this .
The binmen is literally a second away from being crushed to death .
If his colleague had n't seen what happened and rushed to his aid he would probably be dead .
This incident needs to be investigated by Birmingham City Council .
It is shocking . ''
A Birmingham City Council spokesperson said : “ Health and safety is of paramount importance to us for both our employees and the residents they serve when going about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigating what led to this alleged incident and are therefore unable to comment on specific details .
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This is the shocking moment a Birmingham binman gets dragged into a refuse lorry where he faces being crushed to death.
A video has emerged showing the near catastrophic moment when a binman escapes serious injury or death.
He is shown putting what appears to be planks of wood into the back of a bin lorry.
Then in a heart-stopping moment his clothes appear to get caught on the lifting mechanism which is used to pick up the bins and he is thrown into the back of the refuse lorry.
He is seconds away from being crushed but another colleague spots what happens, rushes over and presses a button to stop the process.
He is then seen helping the man out of the back of the wagon.
It is unclear where exactly the incident took place in the city but BirminghamLive has been told from a source it is at a refuse site in Birmingham.
Birmingham City Council is currently investigating the incident.
A man who wants to remain anonymous sent the video to BirminghamLive and has links to the bin collection service in Birmingham. He said he believed the video was taken at the end of October last year.
He said: "I was shocked when I saw this. The binman is literally a second away from being crushed to death. If his colleague hadn't seen what happened and rushed to his aid he would probably be dead. This incident needs to be investigated by Birmingham City Council. It is shocking."
A Birmingham City Council spokesperson said: “Health and safety is of paramount importance to us for both our employees and the residents they serve when going about their daily duties. We are currently investigating what led to this alleged incident and are therefore unable to comment on specific details.”


birminghammail--2020-01-07--Two released by police after dog tied to rock chucked into River Trent

Two people arrested by police after a dog was found in a river with a rock tied to its lead have been released under investigation .
Nottinghamshire Police said a multi-agency investigation was continuing into a report of a dog that was rescued from the River Trent on Monday .
Officers responded after the dog , a Belgian Shepherd believed to be called Bella , was hauled to safety by a member of the public from the River Trent at Farndon , near Newark , at around 8.45am .
Bella , who was found with a carrier bag containing a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is said to be recovering well and is being cared for by a local vets .
A 32-year old man and 31-year old woman were arrested on Monday on suspicion of animal cruelty offences in connection with the incident , but have since been released .
Inspector Heather Sutton , Nottinghamshire Police 's neighbourhood policing inspector for the Newark area , said : `` Britain is undoubtedly a nation of animal lovers , which has been demonstrated by the overwhelming support we have received from members of the public to help Bella and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this particularly sad case .
`` I would like to thank the public for their support , which has meant that we have a number of lines of enquiry that we will be following up as part of our continuing work to understand the circumstances surrounding this incident .
`` Animal cruelty investigations can often be very complex , so it 's important that we take our time to properly understand this case to ensure that the appropriate action is taken against whoever may be responsible and bring the offenders to justice .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I would continue to encourage anyone with any information to come forward to police as soon as possible . ''
An RSPCA spokesman said : `` We would like to thank members of the public for their help in this investigation and our inquiries are continuing .
`` We are pleased to say Bella is doing well in veterinary care and we plan to find her a foster home soon . ''
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information is asked to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 , quoting @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Two people arrested by police after a dog was found in a river with a rock tied to its lead have been released under investigation.
Nottinghamshire Police said a multi-agency investigation was continuing into a report of a dog that was rescued from the River Trent on Monday.
Officers responded after the dog, a Belgian Shepherd believed to be called Bella, was hauled to safety by a member of the public from the River Trent at Farndon, near Newark, at around 8.45am.
Bella, who was found with a carrier bag containing a large rock tied to her lead, is said to be recovering well and is being cared for by a local vets.
A 32-year old man and 31-year old woman were arrested on Monday on suspicion of animal cruelty offences in connection with the incident, but have since been released.
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Inspector Heather Sutton, Nottinghamshire Police's neighbourhood policing inspector for the Newark area, said: "Britain is undoubtedly a nation of animal lovers, which has been demonstrated by the overwhelming support we have received from members of the public to help Bella and assist our officers with their investigation into this particularly sad case.
"I would like to thank the public for their support, which has meant that we have a number of lines of enquiry that we will be following up as part of our continuing work to understand the circumstances surrounding this incident.
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"Animal cruelty investigations can often be very complex, so it's important that we take our time to properly understand this case to ensure that the appropriate action is taken against whoever may be responsible and bring the offenders to justice.
"While we have made two arrests, I would continue to encourage anyone with any information to come forward to police as soon as possible."
An RSPCA spokesman said: "We would like to thank members of the public for their help in this investigation and our inquiries are continuing.
"We are pleased to say Bella is doing well in veterinary care and we plan to find her a foster home soon."
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information is asked to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 103 of January 6.


birminghammail--2020-01-07--Royal Mail's video game stamps set to celebrate Tomb Raider, Worms and more

The Royal Mail has announced it will be celebrating some iconic video games in its new set of stamps .
UK-designed games from the 1980s and 1990s are being celebrated by the firm , they have confirmed .
Stamp collectors will be able to pick up stamps dedicated to Space trading title Elite , the Dizzy series and 1989 's Populous .
Tomb Raider , famous for spawning iconic character Lara Croft , is also set to be celebrated .
The new set includes four stamps presented in a Miniature-Sheet , reports WalesOnline .
`` The UK has been at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for decades , '' said Royal Mail 's Philip Parker .
`` In the 1980s and 90s young designers grappled with coding on the new microcomputers and set the template for the industry with iconic games .
`` We celebrate some of their landmark creations on stamps . ''
Lemmings , Micro Machines , Sensible Soccer , Wipeout and Worms complete the set .
`` This collection celebrates a selection of the great British video games that have helped define both the national and global development scene over decades , '' said Ukie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Video games are a key part of our cultural footprint and we 're pleased to see their contribution recognised in such memorable style . ''
The set will be available in a presentation pack for £14.25 , to pre-order online or buy in Post Offices from January 21 .

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The Royal Mail has announced it will be celebrating some iconic video games in its new set of stamps.
UK-designed games from the 1980s and 1990s are being celebrated by the firm, they have confirmed.
Stamp collectors will be able to pick up stamps dedicated to Space trading title Elite, the Dizzy series and 1989's Populous.
Tomb Raider, famous for spawning iconic character Lara Croft, is also set to be celebrated.
The new set includes four stamps presented in a Miniature-Sheet, reports WalesOnline.
"The UK has been at the forefront of the video games industry for decades," said Royal Mail's Philip Parker.
"In the 1980s and 90s young designers grappled with coding on the new microcomputers and set the template for the industry with iconic games.
"We celebrate some of their landmark creations on stamps."
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Lemmings, Micro Machines, Sensible Soccer, Wipeout and Worms complete the set.
"This collection celebrates a selection of the great British video games that have helped define both the national and global development scene over decades," said Ukie chief executive Dr Jo Twist.
"Video games are a key part of our cultural footprint and we're pleased to see their contribution recognised in such memorable style."
The set will be available in a presentation pack for £14.25, to pre-order online or buy in Post Offices from January 21.


birminghammail--2020-01-07--Aston Villa complete signing of Danny Drinkwater

Aston Villa have announced the loan signing of Danny Drinkwater .
As reported earlier today , he joins Villa on loan until the end of the season from Chelsea .
The 29-year-old former England international will help bolster the hole in the midfield caused by injury to John McGinn .
Dean Smith said : “ Danny was a key member of Leicester City ’ s title winning team and has represented England so he is a vastly experienced player .
Drinkwater wo n't be able to face his old club Leicester City at the King Power Stadium in the Carabao @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa Park .
He 'll also miss out on the final - if Villa are to make it that far .
The English Football League have a number of rules relating specifically to loan players performing in their cup competition .
Firstly , rule 6.3 decrees that clubs must have the permission of the parent club to field a temporary ( loan ) player .
The issue for Villa is that Danny Drinkwater has already played for Burnley in the Carabao Cup whilst on loan .
The midfielder played the full match as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the second round against Sunderland in August .
Ironically , that is the only full match that he played for Burnley this season .
To play for Villa in the semi-final would be in breach of rule 6.4 - that no player shall play for more than one club in the Carabao Cup in any one season .
He 'll be fresh for league action , though .

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Aston Villa have announced the loan signing of Danny Drinkwater.
As reported earlier today, he joins Villa on loan until the end of the season from Chelsea.
The 29-year-old former England international will help bolster the hole in the midfield caused by injury to John McGinn.
Dean Smith said: “Danny was a key member of Leicester City’s title winning team and has represented England so he is a vastly experienced player.
“He will strengthen our squad significantly.”
Drinkwater won't be able to face his old club Leicester City at the King Power Stadium in the Carabao Cup, and the second leg at Villa Park.
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He'll also miss out on the final - if Villa are to make it that far.
The English Football League have a number of rules relating specifically to loan players performing in their cup competition .
Firstly, rule 6.3 decrees that clubs must have the permission of the parent club to field a temporary (loan) player.
The issue for Villa is that Danny Drinkwater has already played for Burnley in the Carabao Cup whilst on loan.
The midfielder played the full match as Burnley crashed out of the Carabao Cup in the second round against Sunderland in August. Ironically, that is the only full match that he played for Burnley this season.
To play for Villa in the semi-final would be in breach of rule 6.4 - that no player shall play for more than one club in the Carabao Cup in any one season.
He'll be fresh for league action, though.


birminghammail--2020-01-07--Aston Villa transfer news LIVE: Danny Drinkwater signs, Benteke contact made, Krzysztof Piątek linke

Aston Villa transfer news LIVE: Danny Drinkwater signs, Benteke contact made, Krzysztof Piątek linked in £30m deal and

Hello and welcome to Tuesday 's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive .
We will be bringing you all the @ @ @ @ @ and views from Villa Park throughout the day on the blog below .
The transfer @ @ @ @ @ there will be all the latest as Dean Smith 's side look to strengthen their @ @ @ @ @ .
Villa have injury concerns and must find replacements for Tom Heaton and Wesley Moraes @ @ @ @ @ as we bring you all the latest news LIVE from Villa Park .
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Hello and welcome to Sunday's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive.
Villa completed their first signing of the transfer window with former England international Danny Drinkwater joining in a loan deal from Chelsea until the end of the season.
Dean Smith's men will now be looking for a replacement for striker Wesley Moraes, who is out for the season, and bolstering the squad ahead of the second half of their Premier League campaign.
We will have all the latest news, rumours and links on any transfer news on incomings and outgoings at Villa Park.
On the pitch, Villa were hammered 6-1 by Manchester City.
So stick with us as we bring you all the latest news LIVE from B6 as we get it.
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birminghammail--2020-01-07--BBC Radio star Stephen Clements dies suddenly aged 47 months after landing dream job

Popular BBC Radio Ulster presenter Stephen Clements has died suddenly at the age of 47 , the corporation has announced @ @ @ @ @ father-of-two , joined the station last summer , having been the long-time presenter of Q @ @ @ @ @ BBC Northern Ireland director Peter Johnston said : `` We are sorry to bring you @ @ @ @ @ passing of our colleague , Stephen Clements .
`` Our thoughts are with Stephen 's @ @ @ @ @ , at this difficult time . ''
Having turned Q Radio 's breakfast show into @ @ @ @ @ programmes in the region , he landed what he described as his `` dream '' @ @ @ @ @ year .
He worked as a presenter for BBC NI 's coverage of the Open @ @ @ @ @ in July , and in September became the new host of Radio Ulster 's mid-morning @ @

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Popular BBC Radio Ulster presenter Stephen Clements has died suddenly at the age of 47, the corporation has announced.
Clements, a married father-of-two, joined the station last summer, having been the long-time presenter of Q Radio's breakfast show.
BBC Northern Ireland director Peter Johnston said: "We are sorry to bring you the sad news of the passing of our colleague, Stephen Clements.
"Our thoughts are with Stephen's family, friends and colleagues, at this difficult time."
Having turned Q Radio's breakfast show into one of the most popular programmes in the region, he landed what he described as his "dream" job at the BBC last year.
He worked as a presenter for BBC NI's coverage of the Open golf championship at Royal Portrush in July, and in September became the new host of Radio Ulster's mid-morning show.


birminghammail--2020-01-07--NatWest worker told postman to 'use food bank' when bank blocked his account

A desperate postman fumed that a bank worker told him to use a food bank after it blocked him from accessing any of his accounts during the festive period .
Pawel Mikolaj claimed he has been unable to withdraw money or use any of NatWest 's banking services since December 9 .
The 32-year-old said the bank had given him no explanation and he alleges one of its employees suggested he use a food bank when he complained he had no money to live on .
Mr Mikolaj , from Portishead , told Bristol Live : `` It 's been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my rent , my loan and direct debits .
I could n't access my salary .
`` I planned to visit my family in Opole , Poland , over Christmas , but I could n't do anything .
I came here from Poland six years ago for a better life .
It 's shocking that such a thing has happened to me in this country . ''
The problems began three days after Mr Mikolaj switched his current and savings accounts from TSB to NatWest on December 6 .
He said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the UK 's biggest banks and I expected my money to be safe there .
Over the first weekend with NatWest , I used my bank accounts absolutely fine . ''
But Mr Mikolaj says he received an alarming text from the bank on December 9 .
The message allegedly read : `` Following a review of your banking arrangements , we have made the decision that we can no longer offer you banking facilities .
`` Accounts have been blocked and a letter sent to advise this decision and next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the T & Cs of your account and we are unable to discuss the rationale for this . ''
Mr Mikolaj immediately tried to log into NatWest 's online banking service , but said he was blocked from doing so .
He claimed he was put on hold for 40 minutes and disconnected without speaking to an advisor after calling NatWest 's support centre .
Since then he has been unable to access any of his savings .
He did not wish to reveal the amount , but said it is in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Mikolaj said : `` I decided to try and withdraw some money to live on from the cashier because my debit card had been blocked , and the cashier told me she was not able to give me any money from my account . ''
When Mr Mikolaj finally got through to an advisor on December 13 , he claims they responded : `` If you do n't have any money , borrow some . ''
He told her he had no money for food , to which they allegedly replied : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Mr Mikolaj said : `` It was completely shocking .
I was devastated and I did n't know what to say .
I did n't expect them to treat a person in that way . ''
He claimed he received a letter from NatWest on December 16 saying it was `` unable to discuss the reasons '' behind the removal of banking services .
He claimed the notice informed him he would have to fill out a release form to claim the money in his accounts .
It allegedly said the bank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the process of returning his funds take 28 to 60 days .
Mr Mikolaj said on January 3 the bank told him it will return his savings in cash on January 8 .
A NatWest spokesman said : `` Our decision to close an account is never taken lightly and we will never do so without good reason . ''

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A desperate postman fumed that a bank worker told him to use a food bank after it blocked him from accessing any of his accounts during the festive period.
Pawel Mikolaj claimed he has been unable to withdraw money or use any of NatWest's banking services since December 9.
The 32-year-old said the bank had given him no explanation and he alleges one of its employees suggested he use a food bank when he complained he had no money to live on.
Mr Mikolaj, from Portishead, told Bristol Live: "It's been horrible. I've struggled to pay my rent, my loan and direct debits. I couldn't access my salary.
"I planned to visit my family in Opole, Poland, over Christmas, but I couldn't do anything. I came here from Poland six years ago for a better life. It's shocking that such a thing has happened to me in this country."
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The problems began three days after Mr Mikolaj switched his current and savings accounts from TSB to NatWest on December 6.
He said: "I changed to NatWest because it's one of the UK's biggest banks and I expected my money to be safe there. Over the first weekend with NatWest, I used my bank accounts absolutely fine."
But Mr Mikolaj says he received an alarming text from the bank on December 9.
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The message allegedly read: "Following a review of your banking arrangements, we have made the decision that we can no longer offer you banking facilities.
"Accounts have been blocked and a letter sent to advise this decision and next steps. This decision is in line with the T&Cs of your account and we are unable to discuss the rationale for this."
Mr Mikolaj immediately tried to log into NatWest's online banking service, but said he was blocked from doing so. He claimed he was put on hold for 40 minutes and disconnected without speaking to an advisor after calling NatWest's support centre.
Since then he has been unable to access any of his savings. He did not wish to reveal the amount, but said it is in the tens of thousands of pounds.
Mr Mikolaj said: "I decided to try and withdraw some money to live on from the cashier because my debit card had been blocked, and the cashier told me she was not able to give me any money from my account."
When Mr Mikolaj finally got through to an advisor on December 13, he claims they responded: "If you don't have any money, borrow some."
He told her he had no money for food, to which they allegedly replied: "Go to a foodbank then."
Mr Mikolaj said: "It was completely shocking. I was devastated and I didn't know what to say. I didn't expect them to treat a person in that way."
He claimed he received a letter from NatWest on December 16 saying it was "unable to discuss the reasons" behind the removal of banking services.
He claimed the notice informed him he would have to fill out a release form to claim the money in his accounts.
It allegedly said the bank's "necessary checks" would see the process of returning his funds take 28 to 60 days.
Mr Mikolaj said on January 3 the bank told him it will return his savings in cash on January 8.
A NatWest spokesman said: "Our decision to close an account is never taken lightly and we will never do so without good reason."


birminghammail--2020-01-07--Katie Price ditches booze for dry January 'to get back to her best after too much partying'

Former glamour model Katie Price has quit the booze in a bid for a healtier lifestyle .
Katie has been catching the rays a detox holiday in Thailand , where she 's reportedly been eating healthy as well as embracing dry January while spending time with Harvey , her 18-year-old son with former Manchester United and Aston Villa footballer Dwight Yorke .
A pal close to the 41-year-old reality star explained that Katie is aware that she `` let herself go a bit over the last year – especially over the summer when she was drinking and partying way too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has lead her to take the time to `` get back to her best ' , OK !
magazine reports .
The insider said : `` She had a really quiet and sensible Christmas and carried that on over New Year in Thailand .
`` Now she wants to keep it going through January by not drinking and eating really healthily – which is something she tends to do anyway .
`` Katie isn ’ t doing this for anyone else .
She just wants to feel better in herself .
She is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been saying how much more energy she has . ''
While glamour queen Katie , who 's reportedly living above a hairdressers after moving out of her mucky mansion , might be feeling better within herself , her friends apparently are n't too hopeful that she 'll stick to this lifestyle .
Despite the lack of faith , the source told The Sun that Katie is `` determined to prove them all wrong . ''
They added : `` She knows some people have been worrying about her , but she ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spent the last year going from one misfortune to another as she was declared bankrupt in court , banned from driving for 18 months in separate hearings , and ended her relationship with ex-fiancé Kris Boyson .
But , in a bid to relieve her financial woes , the businesswoman recently set out to sell her iconic pink Range Rover .
Unfortunately for her , the pink four by four vehicle , which is currently on sale for £60,000 at Saxton 4x4 dealership in Chelmsford , Essex , has failed to budge so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the website , boasts 22 inch Alloys , a sliding panoramic roof , auto high beam assist and WiFi hotspot .
And , despite being reportedly worth around £75K , it 's on sale with a £10K discount at £60K .
A source previously told the MailOnline : “ It ’ s a very striking car but we didn ’ t know straight away that it belonged to Katie Price .
“ But then one of the buyers told us that it was hers .
We could n't believe how filthy it was @ @

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Former glamour model Katie Price has quit the booze in a bid for a healtier lifestyle.
Katie has been catching the rays a detox holiday in Thailand, where she's reportedly been eating healthy as well as embracing dry January while spending time with Harvey, her 18-year-old son with former Manchester United and Aston Villa footballer Dwight Yorke.
A pal close to the 41-year-old reality star explained that Katie is aware that she "let herself go a bit over the last year – especially over the summer when she was drinking and partying way too much."
But, her revelation has lead her to take the time to "get back to her best', OK! magazine reports.
The insider said: "She had a really quiet and sensible Christmas and carried that on over New Year in Thailand.
"Now she wants to keep it going through January by not drinking and eating really healthily – which is something she tends to do anyway.
"Katie isn’t doing this for anyone else. She just wants to feel better in herself. She is only a week in but has already been saying how much more energy she has."
While glamour queen Katie, who's reportedly living above a hairdressers after moving out of her mucky mansion, might be feeling better within herself, her friends apparently aren't too hopeful that she'll stick to this lifestyle.
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Despite the lack of faith, the source told The Sun that Katie is "determined to prove them all wrong."
They added: "She knows some people have been worrying about her, but she’s fine."
It comes after Katie spent the last year going from one misfortune to another as she was declared bankrupt in court, banned from driving for 18 months in separate hearings, and ended her relationship with ex-fiancé Kris Boyson.
But, in a bid to relieve her financial woes, the businesswoman recently set out to sell her iconic pink Range Rover.
Unfortunately for her, the pink four by four vehicle, which is currently on sale for £60,000 at Saxton 4x4 dealership in Chelmsford, Essex, has failed to budge so far.
The car, according to the website, boasts 22 inch Alloys, a sliding panoramic roof, auto high beam assist and WiFi hotspot.
And, despite being reportedly worth around £75K, it's on sale with a £10K discount at £60K.
A source previously told the MailOnline: “It’s a very striking car but we didn’t know straight away that it belonged to Katie Price.
“But then one of the buyers told us that it was hers. We couldn't believe how filthy it was.”


birminghammail--2020-01-07--Teen neo-Nazi terrorist who planned arson spree in home city jailed

A teenage neo-Nazi terrorist who identified possible targets in his home city has been locked up for six years and @ @ @ @ @ boy drafted his own manifesto which listed 'Areas to Attack ' in Durham such as @ @ @ @ @ buildings .
He also wrote of planning to conduct an arson spree with Molotov cocktails @ @ @ @ @ handwritten documents were seized from his bedroom in March by police who also found a @ @ @ @ @ Manchester Crown Court heard .
Analysis of his computer devices and mobile phone uncovered numerous @ @ @ @ @ explosives and knives .
In November , jurors found him guilty of preparation of terrorist @ @ @ @ @ March last year .
The youth was also unanimously found guilty of disseminating a terrorist @ @ @ @ @ for a purpose connected with terrorism and three counts of possessing a document or record @ @ @ @ @ useful to a terrorist .
The defendant said he had no intention of carrying out @ @ @ @ @ adopted a fake right-wing persona for `` shock value '' .

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A teenage neo-Nazi terrorist who identified possible targets in his home city has been locked up for six years and eight months.
The 17-year-old boy drafted his own manifesto which listed 'Areas to Attack' in Durham such as schools, pubs and council buildings.
He also wrote of planning to conduct an arson spree with Molotov cocktails on local synagogues.
Various handwritten documents were seized from his bedroom in March by police who also found a collection of far-right literature, Manchester Crown Court heard.
Analysis of his computer devices and mobile phone uncovered numerous internet searches on firearms, explosives and knives.
In November, jurors found him guilty of preparation of terrorist acts between October 2017 and March last year.
The youth was also unanimously found guilty of disseminating a terrorist publication, possessing an article for a purpose connected with terrorism and three counts of possessing a document or record containing information likely to be useful to a terrorist.
The defendant said he had no intention of carrying out any attacks and claimed he adopted a fake right-wing persona for "shock value".


birminghammail--2020-01-07--Man's body found at Netherton Reservoir

Man's body found at Netherton Reservoir

A man 's body has been recovered following a two-day search at a Black Country beauty spot .
There has @ @ @ @ @ at Netherton Reservoir since a report of a missing person came through yesterday ( Monday @ @ @ @ @ Part of the reservoir was cordoned off and a blue tent was erected near to @ @ @ @ @ specialist dive teams conducted an underwater search .
But the search has now concluded , @ @ @ @ @ was discovered earlier today ( Tuesday , January 7 ) .
His death is not @ @ @ @ @ his next of kin have been informed .
A West Midlands Police spokesman told Black @ @ @ @ @ searching for a missing person around Netherton Reservoir , Dudley have today recovered a body @ @ @ @ @ s death is not being treated as suspicious and his family and the coroner have @ @ @ @ @ up-to-date with all things Dudley on our Dudley Live Facebook page - where you 'll @ @ @ @ @ travel , weather and events in your area .

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A man's body has been recovered following a two-day search at a Black Country beauty spot.
There has been a huge police presence at Netherton Reservoir since a report of a missing person came through yesterday (Monday, January 6).
Part of the reservoir was cordoned off and a blue tent was erected near to the waters edge , while specialist dive teams conducted an underwater search.
But the search has now concluded, after a man's body was discovered earlier today (Tuesday, January 7).
His death is not being treated as suspicious and his next of kin have been informed.
A West Midlands Police spokesman told Black Country Live: "Police searching for a missing person around Netherton Reservoir, Dudley have today recovered a body.
"The man’s death is not being treated as suspicious and his family and the coroner have been informed."
Keep up-to-date with all things Dudley on our Dudley Live Facebook page - where you'll get the latest news, travel, weather and events in your area.