birminghammail--2020-02-19--Alton Towers reveals 40th birthday events - including Oktoberfest and new ride

Alton Towers Resort has revealed what it has planned for its 40th birthday celebrations .
Since the Corkscrew ride opened in 1980 , the theme park has welcomed over 200 million guests through its gates and for its anniversary , there 's a jam-packed line-up guaranteed to entertain the whole family .
The Midlands attraction will be celebrating 40 years of family fun with thrilling events and activities throughout the 2020 season , including a new ride and brand new event Oktoberfest .
The 2020 season starts on March 21 with the launch of Gangsta Granny : The Ride , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of David Walliams attraction .
Gangsta Granny is all about young Ben discovering his Granny is secretly an international jewel thief - and guests will get to climb on board a royal carriage for a 4D experience , joining the main characters as they attempt to steal the Crown Jewels .
The ride will whizz , twist and spin passengers 360° through a series of scenes where they will see , feel , hear and even smell 'an electrifying and unique re-telling ' of the much-loved book , written by David Walliams .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on selected weekends in September and October with the opportunity to enjoy late-night rides , themed entertainment and refreshments .
Alton Towers will also be giving away 10,000 tickets to charities and organisations supporting children facing challenges of serious illness , disability or adversity across the UK .
The Resort has teamed up with Merlin ’ s Magic Wand , the dedicated children 's charity for Merlin Entertainments , to make its biggest pledge to date and enable young people , children and their families to create precious memories during the most difficult @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Gangsta Granny : The Ride .
A whole area of the theme park will be transformed , inspired by ‘ The World of David Walliams ’ and will feature a host of other rides and attractions .
The Resort will celebrate 40 years since the opening of the Corkscrew with unique opportunities and offers .
More information will be revealed closer to the time .
Families are invited to join the CBeebies Land Birthday Party celebration , including fun-packed activities , rides and attractions and a unique , special live performance with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
Join Ben and Granny for a Half Term Heist - a Gangsta Granny themed week of activities , challenges and competitions for all the family .
Brand new event Oktoberfest arrives at Alton Towers Resort offering families and thrill-seekers themed entertainment , delicious refreshments and selected late-night rides on selected weekends in September and October .
Scarefest returns with award-winning mazes , family entertainment , rides in the dark and , new for 2020 , experience the Resort ’ s historic gardens in a whole new light ( selected dates in October @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ultimate Fireworks display celebrates 40 years of thrill-seeking with three nights of spectacular sights , wonderful whizz-bangs and serious sparkles .
Visit for a Santa ’ s Sleepover - the most magical family Christmas escape .
Jump onto specially selected rides , dive into the Waterpark , tuck into a festive evening meal , and meet Santa and his Elves !
Alton ’ s Season of Celebration draws to a close in style with a Fairytale-inspired New Year ’ s Eve Ball .
You can buy a park ticket on the day for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attending a number of times during the year then you might want to consider a Season Pass .
Guests can visit Alton Towers Resort as many times as they like throughout the theme park season ( date exclusions apply ) for £58 with a Standard Season Pass , that 's the same price as buying a park ticket on the day .
Or for £75 , a Premium Season Pass offers access to the park without any date restrictions including during Scarefest and includes entry into the Alton Towers Dungeon .
You can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Towers website .

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Alton Towers Resort has revealed what it has planned for its 40th birthday celebrations.
Since the Corkscrew ride opened in 1980, the theme park has welcomed over 200 million guests through its gates and for its anniversary, there's a jam-packed line-up guaranteed to entertain the whole family.
The Midlands attraction will be celebrating 40 years of family fun with thrilling events and activities throughout the 2020 season, including a new ride and brand new event Oktoberfest.
The 2020 season starts on March 21 with the launch of Gangsta Granny: The Ride, which will form part of The World of David Walliams attraction.
(Image: Alton Towers Resort)
Gangsta Granny is all about young Ben discovering his Granny is secretly an international jewel thief - and guests will get to climb on board a royal carriage for a 4D experience, joining the main characters as they attempt to steal the Crown Jewels.
The ride will whizz, twist and spin passengers 360° through a series of scenes where they will see, feel, hear and even smell 'an electrifying and unique re-telling' of the much-loved book, written by David Walliams.
And new event Oktoberfest will take place on selected weekends in September and October with the opportunity to enjoy late-night rides, themed entertainment and refreshments.
Alton Towers will also be giving away 10,000 tickets to charities and organisations supporting children facing challenges of serious illness, disability or adversity across the UK.
The Resort has teamed up with Merlin’s Magic Wand, the dedicated children's charity for Merlin Entertainments, to make its biggest pledge to date and enable young people, children and their families to create precious memories during the most difficult of times.
Alton Towers Season of Celebration for 2020 line-up
March 21
Park opening and launch of Gangsta Granny: The Ride.
A whole area of the theme park will be transformed, inspired by ‘The World of David Walliams’ and will feature a host of other rides and attractions.
April 4
The Resort will celebrate 40 years since the opening of the Corkscrew with unique opportunities and offers.
More information will be revealed closer to the time.
May Day Bank Holiday (May 8-10)
Families are invited to join the CBeebies Land Birthday Party celebration, including fun-packed activities, rides and attractions and a unique, special live performance with some of their favourite CBeebies Land friends!
May Half Term
Join Ben and Granny for a Half Term Heist - a Gangsta Granny themed week of activities, challenges and competitions for all the family.
Summer
All summer celebrate Alton’s world-beating thrill rides … past and present.
Autumn
Brand new event Oktoberfest arrives at Alton Towers Resort offering families and thrill-seekers themed entertainment, delicious refreshments and selected late-night rides on selected weekends in September and October.
Halloween
Scarefest returns with award-winning mazes, family entertainment, rides in the dark and, new for 2020, experience the Resort’s historic gardens in a whole new light (selected dates in October)
November 6-8
Marvel as the Resort’s Ultimate Fireworks display celebrates 40 years of thrill-seeking with three nights of spectacular sights, wonderful whizz-bangs and serious sparkles.
December
Visit for a Santa’s Sleepover - the most magical family Christmas escape.
Jump onto specially selected rides, dive into the Waterpark, tuck into a festive evening meal, and meet Santa and his Elves!
New Year’s Eve
Alton’s Season of Celebration draws to a close in style with a Fairytale-inspired New Year’s Eve Ball.
Get tickets
You can buy a park ticket on the day for £58 but if you're planning on attending a number of times during the year then you might want to consider a Season Pass.
Guests can visit Alton Towers Resort as many times as they like throughout the theme park season (date exclusions apply) for £58 with a Standard Season Pass, that's the same price as buying a park ticket on the day.
Or for £75, a Premium Season Pass offers access to the park without any date restrictions including during Scarefest and includes entry into the Alton Towers Dungeon.
You can buy your season pass on the Alton Towers website.


birminghammail--2020-02-19--Crime gang used hacked Paypal and BT accounts to fund £385,000 spending spree on Rolex, Versace and

Crime gang used hacked Paypal and BT accounts to fund £385,000 spending spree on Rolex, Versace and Breitling

An organised crime gang has been sentenced for carrying out a sophisticated fraud by using hacked BT and PayPal accounts to purchase luxury goods worth £358,000 .
The eight defendants were sentenced at Portsmouth Crown Court after pleading guilty to fraud offences dating between May 2014 and July 2016 .
Judge Timothy Mousley QC told the defendants : `` Whilst the financial loss falls to be met by the financial institutions , the impact on those who had their details stolen can not be under-estimated .
`` Many of them speak of their heightened levels of anxiety , stress and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their accounts had been hacked . ''
Michael Forster , prosecuting , explained that the gang targeted more than 2,000 people across the country but focused on the Hampshire and Portsmouth area .
He explained that they operated by accessing the BT and PayPal accounts using stolen personal details and diverting receipt and delivery messages and emails so that the victims were `` kept in the dark '' .
The goods fraudulently purchased included Rolex and Breitling watches , Versace clothes , jewellery , furniture and televisions .
Mr Forster said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fraud which persisted for about two years .
`` The personal details of a large number of members of the public , many who were BT or PayPal customers , were obtained by the fraudsters .
`` The customers ' finances were used to fraudulently order high value goods such as watches , jewellery , televisions as well as more mundane items such as furniture or food . ''
In a statement read to the court , one victim said he was `` fearful '' of making financial transactions and added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right to have taken the money I have worked hard for . ''
Festus Emosivwe , 36 , of Portsmouth , who was at the centre of the conspiracy , was jailed for three years and eight months for conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation .
Jailed for the same offence were Chloe Maylott , 27 , of Havant , who was sentenced to 16 months and Charles Onwu , 31 , of Portsmouth , who was sentenced to three years and seven months .
Also jailed for their part in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Portsmouth , who was sentenced to two years and five months , Molade Fasuyi , 37 , of Southsea , who was jailed for two years and Olukayode Adepoju , 40 , of Portsmouth , who was sentenced to 19 months .
Victor Ngo , 30 , of Portsmouth , was jailed for three years and seven months for the same charge and conspiracy to convert criminal property .
Pinelopi Chatzikonstantinou , 30 , of Southsea , was fined £1,000 and a £100 victim surcharge for conspiracy to convert criminal property .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the centre of the conspiracy and was responsible for obtaining the personal details , placing the orders and arranging deliveries .
A Hampshire Police spokesman said : `` The defendants spoiled themselves with fraudulently purchased Rolex and Breitling watches , Versace clothes , jewellery , furniture and televisions .
`` Enquiries carried out by BT uncovered that the suspects had links to Hampshire , at which point our specialist team became involved . ''

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An organised crime gang has been sentenced for carrying out a sophisticated fraud by using hacked BT and PayPal accounts to purchase luxury goods worth £358,000.
The eight defendants were sentenced at Portsmouth Crown Court after pleading guilty to fraud offences dating between May 2014 and July 2016.
Judge Timothy Mousley QC told the defendants: "Whilst the financial loss falls to be met by the financial institutions, the impact on those who had their details stolen cannot be under-estimated.
"Many of them speak of their heightened levels of anxiety, stress and fear as a result of finding out their accounts had been hacked."
Michael Forster, prosecuting, explained that the gang targeted more than 2,000 people across the country but focused on the Hampshire and Portsmouth area.
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He explained that they operated by accessing the BT and PayPal accounts using stolen personal details and diverting receipt and delivery messages and emails so that the victims were "kept in the dark".
The goods fraudulently purchased included Rolex and Breitling watches, Versace clothes, jewellery, furniture and televisions.
Mr Forster said: "This was a sophisticated conspiracy to commit fraud which persisted for about two years.
"The personal details of a large number of members of the public, many who were BT or PayPal customers, were obtained by the fraudsters.
"The customers' finances were used to fraudulently order high value goods such as watches, jewellery, televisions as well as more mundane items such as furniture or food."
In a statement read to the court, one victim said he was "fearful" of making financial transactions and added: "I remain angry because no-one has the right to have taken the money I have worked hard for."
Festus Emosivwe, 36, of Portsmouth, who was at the centre of the conspiracy, was jailed for three years and eight months for conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation.
Jailed for the same offence were Chloe Maylott, 27, of Havant, who was sentenced to 16 months and Charles Onwu, 31, of Portsmouth, who was sentenced to three years and seven months.
Also jailed for their part in the conspiracy were Adel Qadir, 35, of Portsmouth, who was sentenced to two years and five months, Molade Fasuyi, 37, of Southsea, who was jailed for two years and Olukayode Adepoju, 40, of Portsmouth, who was sentenced to 19 months.
Victor Ngo, 30, of Portsmouth, was jailed for three years and seven months for the same charge and conspiracy to convert criminal property.
Pinelopi Chatzikonstantinou, 30, of Southsea, was fined £1,000 and a £100 victim surcharge for conspiracy to convert criminal property.
The court heard that Emosivwe was at the centre of the conspiracy and was responsible for obtaining the personal details, placing the orders and arranging deliveries.
A Hampshire Police spokesman said: "The defendants spoiled themselves with fraudulently purchased Rolex and Breitling watches, Versace clothes, jewellery, furniture and televisions.
"Enquiries carried out by BT uncovered that the suspects had links to Hampshire, at which point our specialist team became involved."


birminghammail--2020-02-19--ADVERTORIAL: Achieve your dream career in social work with these alternative routes

A degree in social work may be the obvious step to a thriving career in the profession , but it ’ s not the only way to succeed .
According to Professor Michael Lavalette , head of Liverpool Hope University ’ s School of Social Science , a whole range of courses can set you on the right path .
Social work degree qualifications were introduced to the UK in 2003 and have since proved popular , with Liverpool Hope ’ s offering being hugely oversubscribed .
Up to 450 applications are said to be received each year for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is easily accessible via direct train routes from Birmingham to Liverpool , with only 25 to 30 places actually being available .
Prospective students who don ’ t secure a place should n't get downhearted though , as there ’ s flexibility in the undergraduate degrees that can be chosen .
Suggesting it ’ s highly likely anyone aiming to become a bona fide social worker will need to also study for a masters degree , Professor Lavalette explained : “ Our undergraduate degree in social work has always proved popular .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trajectory of government policy , I think it ’ s likely we ’ re moving towards a position where most social workers will be qualified to masters level .
“ You could do a BA in social work , which will qualify you , allow you to register with Social Work England , and you ’ ll get to go out and practice .
“ But there will then be pressure on you to upskill on the job , to complete a masters .
“ So , if you don ’ t get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work , you can instead do a relevant undergraduate degree , and then do a masters degree.
” A whole range of relevant courses are on offer , providing valuable skills and experience for a career in social work .
Liverpool Hope University ’ s degrees in childhood and youth , or applied childhood and youth , cover areas including child protection , children and families , children ’ s rights and safeguarding issues .
There are also degrees in social care or health and social care which look at older people , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the responsibilities of individuals , as opposed to the state or private sector .
Degrees in either applied childhood and youth or health and social care also provide industry experience through work placements .
Meanwhile , degrees in social policy , special education needs and disability studies can act as a gateway to the masters in social work .
Professor Lavalette added : “ These relevant courses act as a safety net before you narrow down your options .
“ With these other degrees you may end up in teaching , or business @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offer at this university open up those opportunities .
“ If by the end of your relevant degree you know you still want to do social work , we give a guarantee that every one of our students will at least get an interview for the masters in social work.
” Studying both undergraduate and masters degrees at Liverpool Hope University opens up the opportunity for a 30-day placement abroad .
Options enable aspiring social workers to head to the Madras Christian College or the Stella Maris College in India , where they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ settings such as with children , a food co-op or by taking part in a gender violence project .
Alternatively students can visit Africa and analyse mental health provision in Gambia before looking at the same offerings here in the UK .
While studying on campus at Liverpool Hope University , social work students have access to a fully integrated simulation suite .
Professor Lavalette said : “ Our simulation suite can be a kitchen one day , a front room the next , a bedroom or a youth centre .
There ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s audiotaped , and there ’ s a room next door where classmates can watch what you ’ re doing .
“ You then get to see the video of your practice and you get to unpick what you did right and what you did wrong .
It ’ s about preparation for genuine scenarios .
“ If you get a referral that says a young person is being neglected , it often means the family is living in desperate poverty .
You ’ ve got to go to that house @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve got to ask to see their cupboards and their fridge .
“ And better to do it in a simulation suite rather than turning up at someone ’ s door and doing it for the first time there .
“ There are times when child protection officers have to go into homes and remove a child .
“ Social workers don ’ t really want to do it , the child will not want to leave no matter how bad it is , and the parents don ’ t want their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to check bedrooms to make sure the child isn ’ t hiding under the bed , or in a cupboard .
“ These are incredibly stressful things and the simulation suite allows students to familiarise themselves with these scenarios.
” For more information about courses for careers in social work at Liverpool Hope University , click here .

A degree in social work may be the obvious step to a thriving career in the profession, but it’s not the only way to succeed.
According to Professor Michael Lavalette, head of Liverpool Hope University’s School of Social Science, a whole range of courses can set you on the right path.
Social work degree qualifications were introduced to the UK in 2003 and have since proved popular, with Liverpool Hope’s offering being hugely oversubscribed.
Up to 450 applications are said to be received each year for the course at Liverpool Hope University, which is easily accessible via direct train routes from Birmingham to Liverpool, with only 25 to 30 places actually being available.
Prospective students who don’t secure a place shouldn't get downhearted though, as there’s flexibility in the undergraduate degrees that can be chosen.
Suggesting it’s highly likely anyone aiming to become a bona fide social worker will need to also study for a masters degree, Professor Lavalette explained: “Our undergraduate degree in social work has always proved popular.
“But if you look at the long-term trajectory of government policy, I think it’s likely we’re moving towards a position where most social workers will be qualified to masters level.
“You could do a BA in social work, which will qualify you, allow you to register with Social Work England, and you’ll get to go out and practice.
“But there will then be pressure on you to upskill on the job, to complete a masters.
“So, if you don’t get on to a popular BA in social work, you can instead do a relevant undergraduate degree, and then do a masters degree.”
Alternative undergraduate courses
A whole range of relevant courses are on offer, providing valuable skills and experience for a career in social work.
Liverpool Hope University’s degrees in childhood and youth, or applied childhood and youth, cover areas including child protection, children and families, children’s rights and safeguarding issues.
There are also degrees in social care or health and social care which look at older people, people with disabilities, care requirements and the responsibilities of individuals, as opposed to the state or private sector.
Degrees in either applied childhood and youth or health and social care also provide industry experience through work placements.
Meanwhile, degrees in social policy, special education needs and disability studies can act as a gateway to the masters in social work.
Professor Lavalette added: “These relevant courses act as a safety net before you narrow down your options.
“With these other degrees you may end up in teaching, or business, and the range of placements we offer at this university open up those opportunities.
“If by the end of your relevant degree you know you still want to do social work, we give a guarantee that every one of our students will at least get an interview for the masters in social work.”
Gain global experience
Studying both undergraduate and masters degrees at Liverpool Hope University opens up the opportunity for a 30-day placement abroad.
Options enable aspiring social workers to head to the Madras Christian College or the Stella Maris College in India, where they can undertake practice in a range of settings such as with children, a food co-op or by taking part in a gender violence project.
Alternatively students can visit Africa and analyse mental health provision in Gambia before looking at the same offerings here in the UK.
Develop skills through simulation
While studying on campus at Liverpool Hope University, social work students have access to a fully integrated simulation suite.
Professor Lavalette said: “Our simulation suite can be a kitchen one day, a front room the next, a bedroom or a youth centre. There’s a camera in the ceiling, it’s audiotaped, and there’s a room next door where classmates can watch what you’re doing.
“You then get to see the video of your practice and you get to unpick what you did right and what you did wrong. It’s about preparation for genuine scenarios.
“If you get a referral that says a young person is being neglected, it often means the family is living in desperate poverty. You’ve got to go to that house, ring the doorbell, and you’ve got to ask to see their cupboards and their fridge.
“And better to do it in a simulation suite rather than turning up at someone’s door and doing it for the first time there.
“There are times when child protection officers have to go into homes and remove a child.
“Social workers don’t really want to do it, the child will not want to leave no matter how bad it is, and the parents don’t want their child to leave. You might have to check bedrooms to make sure the child isn’t hiding under the bed, or in a cupboard.
“These are incredibly stressful things and the simulation suite allows students to familiarise themselves with these scenarios.”
For more information about courses for careers in social work at Liverpool Hope University, click here.


birminghammail--2020-02-19--Oliver Burke outlines his summer hopes ahead of West Brom return

Oliver Burke is continuing to rebuild the confidence levels that the winger believes fell following his move to West Brom in the summer of 2017 .
The Scottish international completed a £15m move to The Hawthorns from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig but it ’ s a move that , in hindsight , has proven to be a particularly costly one for the club .
Indeed they ’ re still recovering from the sanctioning of the deal under the previous regime , which brought Burke to Albion on a five-year deal .
He ’ s started two league games in that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of last season on loan at Celtic , Burke is out in Spain with Alaves in La Liga - he recently netted his first goal for the club and has been enjoying a change in scenery and environment .
This is your round up of all things West Brom ; the one-stop shop that will keep you updated on the latest goings on at the club and beyond .
Transfers , injuries , match-days and managers , we ’ ve got you covered .
We ’ ll be bringing the very latest on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the clock .
Make sure you keep yourself updated with our handy daily catch up ... For all your latest WBA news , opinion , analysis and transfer gossip , click here You can follow our West Brom reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com Recalling the first few months with the Baggies , Burke - who is still only 22 - opened up on the upheaval and a period of disruption which he believes stunted his development .
“ For a certain amount of time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made the move to West Brom , ” Burke told the Daily Record .
“ With the manager change and getting the injury at the beginning… everything gets on top of you .
Not playing as much , not even being part of the team .
You feel left out .
You do lose that love for the game .
“ Obviously I was coming into training , and as soon as I was out on the pitch I loved it .
But it ’ s when you come away , you go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You think ‘ Why am I not playing ?
’ , ‘ What do I need to do better ?
’ “ But it ’ s part of the game , you just have to learn , push yourself forward and know that there ’ s light at the end of the tunnel .
“ Yes , I did lose some love for the game ; but playing again like I am now , I ’ m really happy and I love it again .
It ’ s a great feeling.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secret of his desire to move on from Albion , hopes he can do enough to earn a longer stay where he currently finds himself .
The winger , who came through the academy at Nottingham Forest , still has two years left on his Baggies deal upon his return this coming summer .
“ For me , right now I ’ d like to find myself a club where I can settle , enjoy and play week in , week out , ” he continued .
“ And find my confidence again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back , to prove all the doubters out there wrong .
“ There ’ s a lot of doubters out there – there ’ s always going to be – but I ’ d love to throw it back in their face a little bit .
Hopefully I can do my best here at Alaves and I ’ ll have a bright future .
”

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Oliver Burke is continuing to rebuild the confidence levels that the winger believes fell following his move to West Brom in the summer of 2017.
The Scottish international completed a £15m move to The Hawthorns from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig but it’s a move that, in hindsight, has proven to be a particularly costly one for the club.
Indeed they’re still recovering from the sanctioning of the deal under the previous regime, which brought Burke to Albion on a five-year deal. He’s started two league games in that time.
Having spent the second half of last season on loan at Celtic, Burke is out in Spain with Alaves in La Liga - he recently netted his first goal for the club and has been enjoying a change in scenery and environment.
Recalling the first few months with the Baggies, Burke - who is still only 22 - opened up on the upheaval and a period of disruption which he believes stunted his development.
“For a certain amount of time, it sort of started when I made the move to West Brom,” Burke told the Daily Record.
“With the manager change and getting the injury at the beginning… everything gets on top of you. Not playing as much, not even being part of the team. You feel left out. You do lose that love for the game.
“Obviously I was coming into training, and as soon as I was out on the pitch I loved it. But it’s when you come away, you go back home, you over think everything. You think ‘Why am I not playing?’, ‘What do I need to do better?’
“But it’s part of the game, you just have to learn, push yourself forward and know that there’s light at the end of the tunnel.
“Yes, I did lose some love for the game; but playing again like I am now, I’m really happy and I love it again. It’s a great feeling.”
Burke, who has previously made no secret of his desire to move on from Albion, hopes he can do enough to earn a longer stay where he currently finds himself.
The winger, who came through the academy at Nottingham Forest, still has two years left on his Baggies deal upon his return this coming summer.
“For me, right now I’d like to find myself a club where I can settle, enjoy and play week in, week out,” he continued. “And find my confidence again, which I’m slowly getting back, to prove all the doubters out there wrong.
“There’s a lot of doubters out there – there’s always going to be – but I’d love to throw it back in their face a little bit. Hopefully I can do my best here at Alaves and I’ll have a bright future.”


birminghammail--2020-02-19--Iceland, Lidl, Spar and The Co-op urgently recall lasagne, pizza, sausage rolls and pasties

A string of popular retailers are withdrawing items from shelves - from lasagne and pizza to pasties , sausage rolls and yoghurts .
Iceland is pulling products from shelves with shoppers urged to return goods for full refunds .
The frozen food specialist , with stores across Birmingham and throughout the Midlands , has issued an alert via the Food Standards Agency ( FSA ) website .
The FSA has issued guidance on its website , informing affected consumers what they need to do and the actions they must take .
Iceland is not the only popular retailer pulling products @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safety notices issued via the FSA confirm health and safety issues relating to a variety of popular products .
The Co-operative , which also operates multiple branches in Brum , is also affected , as is budget supermarket Lidl and convenience store chain Spar .
Iceland is recalling batches of vegetable lasagne over fears it may contain pieces of rubber or plastic .
The frozen food retailer issued the alert for batches of the lasagne with a best before date of August 3 , 2021 .
The product comes in a 500g pack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ notice posted on the Food Standards Agency website read : `` Iceland is recalling the above batch of its Vegetable Lasagne , due to the possible presence of plastic/rubber .
`` Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batches . ''
The food watchdog added : `` The product may contain small pieces of plastic or rubber which may make the product unsafe to eat . ''
The Co-op has recalled the Gro Sticky Toffee Puddings due to the glass ramekin containing the product possibly breaking when heated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Food Standards Agency said : `` The glass ramekin containing the product may break when heated in the microwave , which could present a safety risk . ''
The pack size for the product is 190g ( 2x95g ) and the use by dates between 19 February to 12 March 2020 .
Lidl and Lidl Northern Ireland are recalling several pouches of baby food .
The budget retailer is a go-to for Birmingham shoppers , with loyal customers across the city .
Parents will routinely head to Lidl in a bid to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for less .
Lidl has confirmed it has withdrawn Lupilu Organic Baby Food Pouches from its shelves , though .
The supermarket giant has issued an urgent product recall due to the possible presence of mould in the products .
Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product .
These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product .
If you have bought any of the above products do not eat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the store from where it was bought for a full refund .
The following products have been affected and should be returned to your local store : Best before All Best before All Best before All Best before All Best before All Best before All Best before All Best before All Best before All Best before All Nestle has issued an urgent product recall on batches of its Ski yogurts variety pack over fears they contain bits of rubber .
Shoppers who 've bought affected batches are being urged not to eat them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hazard .
Four different flavoured yogurts are included in each pack , which are made with real chunks of fruit .
The four flavours are strawberry , peach , apricot and raspberry and cost £1 from supermarkets including Asda , Tesco , Sainsbury 's and Morrisons .
The warning over the dairy snacks was issued after Nestle 's fruit supplier alerted manufacturers that the food may contain small pieces of black rubber .
This is following an `` isolated incident '' during the manufacturing process .
Affected batches weigh 480g - made up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a use by date of February 21 , 22 , 28 and 29 , and March 6 , 7 and 13 .
The dates can be found on the bottom right hand corner of the cardboard sleeve and on the top of each yogurt pot lid .
Shoppers who have the yogurts at home are advised to send the outer cardboard sleeve or a pot lid printed with any of these use by dates on them to the manufacturers in exchange for a full refund .
The address is : Ski Yogurt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK ltd , York .
Shoppers can also contact the customer care team on 0800 00 30 .
You do not need to include your shopping receipt to be eligible for your money back .
In a recall notice issued on the Food Standards Agency website , Nestle said : `` The safety and quality of our products are non-negotiable priorities for our company .
`` We sincerely apologise to out consumers for the inconvenience caused by this voluntary recall . ''
THIS UK is recalling retail packs of THIS Isn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , THIS Isn ’ t Chicken Plant-Based Tikka Pieces , and THIS Isn ’ t Chicken Plant-Based Goujons with breadcrumbs due to incorrect date labelling .
The products have been labelled with a ‘ Use by ’ date of February 12 , 2022 instead of a ‘ Use by ’ date of February 12 , 2020 .
Use by : February 12 , 2022 ( instead of February 12 , 2020 ) Use by : February 12 , 2022 ( instead of February 12 , 2020 ) Use by : February 12 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 ) No Meat Limited are recalling No Porkies 6 Meat-Free Sausage Rolls because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents .
No Meat Limited are recalling the above product from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations , which will tell their members about the recall .
The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers .
These notices explain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product .
Please see the attached notice .
Iceland is urgently recalling a number of vegan products over fears they may be contaminated with diary .
The major supermarket is recalling a number of NO CHEESE products because they may contain milk - an ingredient not mentioned on the labels .
These products may contain milk making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents .
Iceland is recalling the products listed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to contact the relevant allergy support organisations , which can be found on the Food Standards Agency website .
If you have bought any of the products outlined below and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents do not eat them .
Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund .
Read below to learn which foods are currently on the FSA list .
Best before : All date codes Best before : All date codes Best before : All date codes Best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : All date codes Best before : All date codes The FSA have stated that the recall may only apply to those products in Wales and Scotland however other sources have reported that it is nationwide .
We have contacted Iceland for clarification .
Tee Yih Jia Food ( TYJ ) Manufacturing is recalling their Four Vegetable Spring Rolls sold in Spar shops as they contains milk , which is not specified on the label .
This could pose a risk to anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ size : 200 g Batch codes : all batch codes Use-by dates : all dates from 13 Feb 2020 onwards A spokesperson said : “ Tee Yih Jia Food ( TYJ ) Manufacturing is recalling the above products from customers and have contacted the relevant allergy support organisations , which will tell their members about the recall .
“ Point-of-sale notices have been issued to their customers .
These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the product .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
” What you should do : A spokesperson said : “ If you have bought any of the above products and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents , do not eat them .
Instead return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.
” Iceland is recalling Takeaway No 26 Chinese Banquet because the spring rolls within the pack contain milk , which is not mentioned on the label @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents .
Iceland Takeaway No 26 Chinese Banquet Pack size : 1.22 kg ( 2 x 375 g + 350 g + 120 g ) Batch code : all Best-before dates : all dates A spokesperson said : “ Iceland is recalling the above product from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations , which will tell their members about the recall .
“ The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers .
This notice explains to customers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tell them what to do if they have bought the product .
“ This product contains milk making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
” What you should do : A spokesperson said : “ If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents , do not eat it .
Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund .
”

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A string of popular retailers are withdrawing items from shelves - from lasagne and pizza to pasties, sausage rolls and yoghurts.
Iceland is pulling products from shelves with shoppers urged to return goods for full refunds.
The frozen food specialist, with stores across Birmingham and throughout the Midlands, has issued an alert via the Food Standards Agency (FSA) website.
The FSA has issued guidance on its website, informing affected consumers what they need to do and the actions they must take.
Iceland is not the only popular retailer pulling products and offering refunds, either.
The safety notices issued via the FSA confirm health and safety issues relating to a variety of popular products.
The Co-operative, which also operates multiple branches in Brum, is also affected, as is budget supermarket Lidl and convenience store chain Spar.
Iceland - vegetable lasagne
Iceland is recalling batches of vegetable lasagne over fears it may contain pieces of rubber or plastic.
The frozen food retailer issued the alert for batches of the lasagne with a best before date of August 3, 2021.
The product comes in a 500g pack size and originated in France.
A notice posted on the Food Standards Agency website read: "Iceland is recalling the above batch of its Vegetable Lasagne, due to the possible presence of plastic/rubber.
"Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batches."
The food watchdog added: "The product may contain small pieces of plastic or rubber which may make the product unsafe to eat."
The Co-op - Sticky toffee pudding
The Co-op has recalled the Gro Sticky Toffee Puddings due to the glass ramekin containing the product possibly breaking when heated in the microwave.
A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency said: "The glass ramekin containing the product may break when heated in the microwave, which could present a safety risk."
The pack size for the product is 190g (2x95g) and the use by dates between 19 February to 12 March 2020.
Lidl - baby food
Lidl and Lidl Northern Ireland are recalling several pouches of baby food.
The budget retailer is a go-to for Birmingham shoppers, with loyal customers across the city.
Parents will routinely head to Lidl in a bid to save cash and get their weekly shop for less.
Lidl has confirmed it has withdrawn Lupilu Organic Baby Food Pouches from its shelves, though.
The supermarket giant has issued an urgent product recall due to the possible presence of mould in the products.
(Image: Lidl)
Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product.
These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.
If you have bought any of the above products do not eat it.
Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
The following products have been affected and should be returned to your local store:
Lupilu Organic Baby Fruit Pouches, Stage 1
Pack size 120g
Batch code All
Best before All
Lupilu Organic Baby Fruit Pouches, Stage 1
Pack size 120g
Batch code All
Best before All
Lupilu Organic Baby Fruit Pouches, Stage 1
Pack size 120g
Batch code All
Best before All
Lupilu Organic Baby Fruit & Veg Pouches, Stage 1
Pack size 120g
Batch code All
Best before All
Lupilu Organic Baby Fruit & Veg Pouches, Stage 1
Pack size 120g
Batch code All
Best before All
Lupilu Organic Baby Fruit & Veg Pouches, Stage 1
Pack size 120g
Batch code All
Best before All
Lupilu Organic Baby Apple Pouches, Stage 1
Pack size 5 packs (5 x 90g)
Batch code All
Best before All
Lupilu Organic Baby Breakfast Pouches, Stage 2
Pack size 100g
Batch code All
Best before All
Lupilu Organic Baby Breakfast Pouches, Stage 2
Pack size 100g
Batch code All
Best before All
Lupilu Organic Baby Breakfast Pouches, Stage 2
Pack size 100g
Batch code All
Best before All
Nestle - Ski yoghurts
Nestle has issued an urgent product recall on batches of its Ski yogurts variety pack over fears they contain bits of rubber.
Shoppers who've bought affected batches are being urged not to eat them in case they could become a choking hazard.
Four different flavoured yogurts are included in each pack, which are made with real chunks of fruit.
The four flavours are strawberry, peach, apricot and raspberry and cost £1 from supermarkets including Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons.
(Image: Nestle)
The warning over the dairy snacks was issued after Nestle's fruit supplier alerted manufacturers that the food may contain small pieces of black rubber.
This is following an "isolated incident" during the manufacturing process.
Affected batches weigh 480g - made up of four 120g individual pots - and have a use by date of February 21, 22, 28 and 29, and March 6, 7 and 13.
The dates can be found on the bottom right hand corner of the cardboard sleeve and on the top of each yogurt pot lid.
Shoppers who have the yogurts at home are advised to send the outer cardboard sleeve or a pot lid printed with any of these use by dates on them to the manufacturers in exchange for a full refund.
The address is: Ski Yogurt Recall, Freepost Consumer Services, Nestle UK ltd, York.
Shoppers can also contact the customer care team on 0800 00 30.
You do not need to include your shopping receipt to be eligible for your money back.
In a recall notice issued on the Food Standards Agency website, Nestle said: "The safety and quality of our products are non-negotiable priorities for our company.
"We sincerely apologise to out consumers for the inconvenience caused by this voluntary recall."
THIS Isn’t Chicken
THIS UK is recalling retail packs of THIS Isn’t Chicken Plant-Based Sea-Salt & Black Pepper Pieces, THIS Isn’t Chicken Plant-Based Tikka Pieces, and THIS Isn’t Chicken Plant-Based Goujons with breadcrumbs due to incorrect date labelling.
The products have been labelled with a ‘Use by’ date of February 12, 2022 instead of a ‘Use by’ date of February 12, 2020.
Product details
THIS Isn’t Chicken Plant-Based Sea-Salt & Black per Pepper Pieces
Pack size: 190g
Batch code: 0022
Use by: February 12, 2022 (instead of February 12, 2020)
THIS Isn’t Chicken Plant-Based Tikka Pieces
Pack size: 140g
Batch code: 0022
Use by: February 12, 2022 (instead of February 12, 2020)
THIS Isn’t Chicken Plant-Based Goujons with breadcrumbs
Pack size: 230g
Batch code: 0022
Use by: February 12, 2022 (instead of February 12, 2020)
No Meat Limited recalls No Porkies 6 Meat-Free Sausage Rolls
No Meat Limited are recalling No Porkies 6 Meat-Free Sausage Rolls because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
No Meat Limited are recalling the above product from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
Iceland - Vegan products
Iceland is urgently recalling a number of vegan products over fears they may be contaminated with diary.
The major supermarket is recalling a number of NO CHEESE products because they may contain milk - an ingredient not mentioned on the labels.
These products may contain milk making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Iceland is recalling the products listed below from and customers have been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which can be found on the Food Standards Agency website.
If you have bought any of the products outlined below and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents do not eat them. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Read below to learn which foods are currently on the FSA list.
NO CHEESE 2 Cheese and Onion Pasties
Pack size: 360g
Best before: All date codes
Allergens: Milk
NO CHEESE Houmous Style Sauce Pizza
Pack size: 284g
Best before: All date codes
Allergens: Milk
NO CHEESE Mediterranean Garden Pizza
Pack size: 382g
Best before: All date codes
Allergens: Milk
NO CHEESE Italian Garden Pizza
Pack size: 382g
Best before: All date codes
Allergens: Milk
NO CHEESE Houmous Pizza
Pack size: 284g
Best before: All date codes
Allergens: Milk
NO CHEESE Macaroni Cheese
Pack size: 350g
Best before: All date codes
Allergens: Milk
The FSA have stated that the recall may only apply to those products in Wales and Scotland however other sources have reported that it is nationwide.
We have contacted Iceland for clarification.
Spar– Four Vegetable Spring Rolls
Tee Yih Jia Food (TYJ) Manufacturing is recalling their Four Vegetable Spring Rolls sold in Spar shops as they contains milk, which is not specified on the label.
This could pose a risk to anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Product details:
Spar Four Vegetable Spring Rolls
Pack size: 200 g
Batch codes: all batch codes
Use-by dates: all dates from 13 Feb 2020 onwards
A spokesperson said: “Tee Yih Jia Food (TYJ) Manufacturing is recalling the above products from customers and have contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall.
“Point-of-sale notices have been issued to their customers. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the product.
“These products contain milk making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.”
What you should do:
A spokesperson said: “If you have bought any of the above products and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, do not eat them. Instead return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.”
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Iceland - Chinese banquet
Iceland is recalling Takeaway No 26 Chinese Banquet because the spring rolls within the pack contain milk, which is not mentioned on the label.
This could pose a risk to anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Product details:
Iceland Takeaway No 26 Chinese Banquet
Pack size: 1.22 kg (2 x 375 g + 350 g + 120 g)
Batch code: all
Best-before dates: all dates
A spokesperson said: “Iceland is recalling the above product from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall.
“The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. This notice explains to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.
“This product contains milk making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.”
What you should do:
A spokesperson said: “If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.”


birminghammail--2020-02-19--The Black Country Living Museum is hiring - here's how to apply

The Black Country Living Museum is renowned for its famous fish and chips and being the 'home ' of the hit TV show Peaky Blinders .
But it 's the costumed characters who really bring the much-loved Dudley attraction to life - and you could soon be one of them .
If you 've got a passion for history and a bostin ' Black Country accent , then you might be interested in one of the many jobs up for grabs at the Tipton Road museum at the moment .
We 've compiled a list of all all the current @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the skills required , pay and application deadlines .
Being able to engage visitors in the history and stories of the Black Country is a must for these roles , which pay £8.90 per hour .
Experience of working with customers within a busy , front-line service is preferable - as is an ability to adapt presentation style to suit a range of audiences .
Responsibilities will include delivering interactive living history in the museum 's historic shops , houses , and industrial exhibits and guiding school and adult groups .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ casual basis , enabling flexibility in successful candidates ' work life balance , although as the museum is open at both weekends and also some evenings , a willingness to work at these times is essential .
The closing date for this vacancy is February 20 .
Interviews will take place on February 27 .
There are several vacancies within the museum 's retail and admissions team .
The role will entail selling admissions tickets and checking in groups , manning the reception and working in the gift shop .
Ideal candidates will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ electronic point of sales systems and cash handling .
Again , the hours for these roles - which are paid £8.72 per hour - are on a casual basis but a willingness to work evenings and weekends is essential .
Applications must be in by February 25 .
A creative individual with a background in first person and dramatic interpretation is being sought to join the programme development team and help tell the stories of the Black Country .
Experience of script writing for a range of audiences is a must , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ develop teams .
This is a part time position , offering 22.5 hours per week with a salary of £23,000 pro rata .
This is another vacancy withing the museum 's programming team .
The successful candidate will play a key role in the development of the visitor engagement programmes and resources – including the public events programme , schools ’ and lifelong learning programmes and a new annual programme of temporary exhibitions .
For this role , experience of developing engaging and original content and concept ideas - including activities that explore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and mathematics - is needed , as is a history of script writing and developing first and third person interpretation .
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also a must .
This is also a part time position , offering 22.5 hours per week and a salary of £30,000 pro rata .
If any of the opportunities below take your fancy , you can find the full job description and application form by clicking here .
Completed forms can be emailed to jobs @ bclm.com or posted to : Recruitment Administration , Black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dudley , DY1 4SQ .
If you require assistance in completing the form , or need to make your application in an alternative format , call 0121 557 9643 .

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The Black Country Living Museum is renowned for its famous fish and chips and being the 'home' of the hit TV show Peaky Blinders.
But it's the costumed characters who really bring the much-loved Dudley attraction to life - and you could soon be one of them.
If you've got a passion for history and a bostin' Black Country accent, then you might be interested in one of the many jobs up for grabs at the Tipton Road museum at the moment.
We've compiled a list of all all the current vacancies below, along with a summary of the skills required, pay and application deadlines.
(Image: Patrick Mulvaney)
Living history interpreters
Being able to engage visitors in the history and stories of the Black Country is a must for these roles, which pay £8.90 per hour.
Experience of working with customers within a busy, front-line service is preferable - as is an ability to adapt presentation style to suit a range of audiences.
Responsibilities will include delivering interactive living history in the museum's historic shops, houses, and industrial exhibits and guiding school and adult groups.
The hours for these roles are on a casual basis, enabling flexibility in successful candidates' work life balance, although as the museum is open at both weekends and also some evenings, a willingness to work at these times is essential.
The closing date for this vacancy is February 20. Interviews will take place on February 27.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Visitor services assistants
There are several vacancies within the museum's retail and admissions team.
The role will entail selling admissions tickets and checking in groups, manning the reception and working in the gift shop.
Ideal candidates will be team placers with previous experience of electronic point of sales systems and cash handling.
Again, the hours for these roles - which are paid £8.72 per hour - are on a casual basis but a willingness to work evenings and weekends is essential.
Applications must be in by February 25.
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Living history programmer
A creative individual with a background in first person and dramatic interpretation is being sought to join the programme development team and help tell the stories of the Black Country.
Experience of script writing for a range of audiences is a must, as is an ability to successfully coach and develop teams.
This is a part time position, offering 22.5 hours per week with a salary of £23,000 pro rata.
The closing date it February 26.
Programme developer
This is another vacancy withing the museum's programming team.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the development of the visitor engagement programmes and resources – including the public events programme, schools’ and lifelong learning programmes and a new annual programme of temporary exhibitions.
For this role, experience of developing engaging and original content and concept ideas - including activities that explore science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics - is needed, as is a history of script writing and developing first and third person interpretation.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also a must.
This is also a part time position, offering 22.5 hours per week and a salary of £30,000 pro rata.
Apply by March 6.
How to apply
If any of the opportunities below take your fancy, you can find the full job description and application form by clicking here.
Completed forms can be emailed to jobs@bclm.com or posted to: Recruitment Administration, Black Country Living Museum, Tipton Road, Dudley, DY1 4SQ.
If you require assistance in completing the form, or need to make your application in an alternative format, call 0121 557 9643.


birminghammail--2020-02-19--'They don't have a future' - West Brom winger looking to earn Sunderland contract

Sunderland are monitoring Stanley Asomugha after taking the West Brom youngster on a trial basis .
Attacker Asomugha , who is 19 , has played a number of matches for Albion ’ s under 23s in the Premier League 2 this term but has been told by Albion that he is free to try to earn a contract elsewhere .
That hunt for a permanent deal has led him to Wearside , where he has already featured in a couple of the Black Cats ’ league games - defeats against West Ham and rivals Newcastle United - and Sunderland will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shine as they weigh up the idea of handing him terms .
This is your round up of all things West Brom ; the one-stop shop that will keep you updated on the latest goings on at the club and beyond .
Transfers , injuries , match-days and managers , we ’ ve got you covered .
We ’ ll be bringing the very latest on the Baggies throughout the week and around the clock .
Make sure you keep yourself updated with our handy daily catch up ... For all your latest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transfer gossip , click here You can follow our West Brom reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com Tyler Frost , of Reading , has also been on trial and Elliott Dickman , the Mackems ’ u23 coach , has explained that the club are keeping their options open on the pair .
“ They have been told by their parent clubs that they don ’ t have a future there so they are trying to find something else , and the confidence might not be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chronicle of Asomugha and Frost .
“ But it is up to us to see through that and see what kind of ability they have got .
“ It was a fantastic opportunity for them to play at St James ’ Park and to play for us against Newcastle .
“ There was lots in their games that we were pleased with but it would be unfair of me to comment too much about it yet because I want to have a think about it and watch the game back.
” “ Stan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ham and against Newcastle and they were both smashing .
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Sunderland are monitoring Stanley Asomugha after taking the West Brom youngster on a trial basis.
Attacker Asomugha, who is 19, has played a number of matches for Albion’s under 23s in the Premier League 2 this term but has been told by Albion that he is free to try to earn a contract elsewhere.
That hunt for a permanent deal has led him to Wearside, where he has already featured in a couple of the Black Cats’ league games - defeats against West Ham and rivals Newcastle United - and Sunderland will continue to offer him an opportunity to shine as they weigh up the idea of handing him terms.
Tyler Frost, of Reading, has also been on trial and Elliott Dickman, the Mackems’ u23 coach, has explained that the club are keeping their options open on the pair.
“They have been told by their parent clubs that they don’t have a future there so they are trying to find something else, and the confidence might not be that high,” Dickman told the Chronicle of Asomugha and Frost. “But it is up to us to see through that and see what kind of ability they have got.
“It was a fantastic opportunity for them to play at St James’ Park and to play for us against Newcastle.
“There was lots in their games that we were pleased with but it would be unfair of me to comment too much about it yet because I want to have a think about it and watch the game back.”
“Stan and Tyler Frost both played against West Ham and against Newcastle and they were both smashing.”


birminghammail--2020-02-19--Couple who were boyfriend and girlfriend aged 10 fall back in love after meeting for first time in 3

Couple who were boyfriend and girlfriend aged 10 fall back in love after meeting for first time in 33 years

Childhood sweethearts who were boyfriend and girlfriend aged ten fell in love again after seeing each other for the first time - in 33 YEARS .
Darren Arthur , 45 , and Keely Chivers , 45 , reconnected with one another after a random Facebook friend request two years ago .
They had been in the same class at primary school for two years and became each other 's first boyfriend and girlfriend aged 10 .
But in 1986 Darren 's family moved 123 miles away to Doncaster due his dad changing jobs .
The pair lost touch and went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found themselves divorced in 2015 .
Then in August 2018 , single Keely searched for her first boyfriend on Facebook and sent him a friend request .
Within an hour Darren accepted and the pair began messaging one another , reminiscing with one another and catch-up with each other lives .
They agreed to meet up three weeks after talking and say it was `` love at first sight '' when Keely was stood in Darren 's hallway .
Despite the long-distance , the pair soon became crazy about each other and would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to spend time together .
Eight months into the relationship Darren moved in with Keely , back where they first met in Milton Keynes and a month later proposed .
The pair plan to get married in September this year , and even have old school friends as their wedding guests .
Darren said : `` When I saw the friend request I just thought 'Who the hell is that ? '
`` But then her old surname was in brackets and the penny dropped .
`` I used to go knocking for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the day .
`` I remember her mum always used to give me orange juice as I waited for her .
`` We were as boyfriend and girlfriend as you can be at that age - we must have been around 10 or 11 .
`` I just remember always hanging around with her .
`` But as soon as I moved away I kind of lost touch with everybody there .
`` We spoke non-stop for two weeks and then we decided to meet up .
`` I invited her round @ @ @ @ @ @ @ middle of my hallway I was just shaking .
`` But that 's when you can tell you like them .
`` She still had the same beautiful eyes and hair .
She was obviously a bit bigger but that 's what happens .
Keely said : `` I do n't know what was going through my head when I searched for him .
`` It was n't like he had been playing on my mind all these years .
`` We did n't have mobile phones or the internet when we were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and never re-appeared in each other 's lives .
`` He was the popular cheeky chappy at school so I remember being chuffed to bits that he was my boyfriend .
`` But we were pretty young .
I think all we used to do was hold hands and go knock for one another so we could play outside .
That 's when it was safe for you to do so .
`` It might have been because I found myself single and thought I had nothing to lose .
`` I looked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they all did look like him .
`` I just thought 'Oh my God is that really him' '' So I added him as a friend and as soon as he accepted I messaged him .
`` We just got on really well and the conversation was really flowing .
Both Darren and Keely were reunited after she sending him a message on Facebook which read ; `` Hey Darren ca n't believe that 's really you !
!
!
Long long time hope you are well x '' .
Darren replied : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how many years is it x '' .
The pair continued to message non-stop for three weeks until they agreed to meet up .
They then met up in August 2018 where they say they `` fell in love in an instant '' .
Over the next eight months the couple would meet a few times a week - taking it in turns to commute from Milton Keynes to Doncaster - before Darren moved in with Keely in April 2019 .
Unemployed Keely said : `` When I saw him it was definitely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remember I had the butterflies in my stomach when I was driving up there .
`` Although it 's been the most bizarre start to a relationship I 've had it 's definitely been the best .
`` We just love each other so much .
`` And the thing is we just have n't had an argument .
`` It 's just going so well . ''
He proposed on the second anniversary of the death of Keely 's dad in May 2018 .
Keely said : `` It was so thoughtful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the place where we had our first drinks .
`` I thought he was taking me out to cheer me up as it was the anniversary of my dad 's death and I lost my mum just a few months ago .
`` I thought he was acting a bit off and I could n't put my finger on it .
`` We went outside and I asked him what was up and he just told round and said 'Sod it ' and bent down on one knee .
`` He did n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day .
`` I already have the dress I want .
I knew it was the one for me when his mum cried .
`` I just ca n't wait to become his wife and spend the rest of my life with him . ''

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Olive Loveridge-Greene, James Rodger)

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Childhood sweethearts who were boyfriend and girlfriend aged ten fell in love again after seeing each other for the first time - in 33 YEARS.
Darren Arthur, 45, and Keely Chivers, 45, reconnected with one another after a random Facebook friend request two years ago.
They had been in the same class at primary school for two years and became each other's first boyfriend and girlfriend aged 10.
But in 1986 Darren's family moved 123 miles away to Doncaster due his dad changing jobs.
The pair lost touch and went on to marry different partners but both found themselves divorced in 2015.
Then in August 2018, single Keely searched for her first boyfriend on Facebook and sent him a friend request.
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Within an hour Darren accepted and the pair began messaging one another, reminiscing with one another and catch-up with each other lives.
They agreed to meet up three weeks after talking and say it was "love at first sight" when Keely was stood in Darren's hallway.
Despite the long-distance, the pair soon became crazy about each other and would commute up to three times a week to spend time together.
Eight months into the relationship Darren moved in with Keely, back where they first met in Milton Keynes and a month later proposed.
The pair plan to get married in September this year, and even have old school friends as their wedding guests.
(Image: Keely Chivers /SWNS.COM)
Darren said: "When I saw the friend request I just thought 'Who the hell is that?'
"But then her old surname was in brackets and the penny dropped.
"I used to go knocking for her when she was my girlfriend back in the day.
"I remember her mum always used to give me orange juice as I waited for her.
"We were as boyfriend and girlfriend as you can be at that age - we must have been around 10 or 11.
"I just remember always hanging around with her.
"But as soon as I moved away I kind of lost touch with everybody there.
(Image: Darren Arthur /SWNS.COM)
"We spoke non-stop for two weeks and then we decided to meet up.
"I invited her round and when I saw her in the middle of my hallway I was just shaking.
"But that's when you can tell you like them.
"She still had the same beautiful eyes and hair. She was obviously a bit bigger but that's what happens.
Keely said: "I don't know what was going through my head when I searched for him.
(Image: Darren Arthur /SWNS.COM)
"It wasn't like he had been playing on my mind all these years.
"We didn't have mobile phones or the internet when we were at school so we just lost touch and never re-appeared in each other's lives.
"He was the popular cheeky chappy at school so I remember being chuffed to bits that he was my boyfriend.
"But we were pretty young. I think all we used to do was hold hands and go knock for one another so we could play outside. That's when it was safe for you to do so.
"It might have been because I found myself single and thought I had nothing to lose.
(Image: Darren Arthur /SWNS.COM)
"I looked through a few of his pictures and they all did look like him.
"I just thought 'Oh my God is that really him'
"So I added him as a friend and as soon as he accepted I messaged him.
"We just got on really well and the conversation was really flowing.
"I'm glad I took the plunge."
Both Darren and Keely were reunited after she sending him a message on Facebook which read; "Hey Darren can't believe that's really you!!! Long long time hope you are well x".
Darren replied: "Well it's certainly me crickey how many years is it x".
The pair continued to message non-stop for three weeks until they agreed to meet up.
They then met up in August 2018 where they say they "fell in love in an instant".
Over the next eight months the couple would meet a few times a week - taking it in turns to commute from Milton Keynes to Doncaster - before Darren moved in with Keely in April 2019.
Unemployed Keely said: "When I saw him it was definitely love at first sight.
"I remember I had the butterflies in my stomach when I was driving up there.
(Image: Darren Arthur /SWNS.COM)
"Although it's been the most bizarre start to a relationship I've had it's definitely been the best.
"We just love each other so much.
"And the thing is we just haven't had an argument.
"It's just going so well."
He proposed on the second anniversary of the death of Keely's dad in May 2018.
Keely said: "It was so thoughtful.
"He took me back to the place where we had our first drinks.
"I thought he was taking me out to cheer me up as it was the anniversary of my dad's death and I lost my mum just a few months ago.
"I thought he was acting a bit off and I couldn't put my finger on it.
"We went outside and I asked him what was up and he just told round and said 'Sod it' and bent down on one knee.
"He didn't want me to feel sad on that day.
"I already have the dress I want. I knew it was the one for me when his mum cried.
"I just can't wait to become his wife and spend the rest of my life with him."


birminghammail--2020-02-19--Greg James no-shows BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show after BRITs

Greg James was dubbed a `` dirty little no-show '' as he missed his Radio 1 Breakfast Show after attending the Brit Awards .
The DJ was replaced by Adele Roberts , who remained on the air after presenting her 4am show , as well as Jordan North and Matt Edmondson .
Introducing the show just after 6.30am , Roberts said : `` Good morning everybody , it 's Radio 1 Breakfast with Adele Roberts .
`` I ca n't actually believe this is happening ! ''
She added : `` You know , somebody actually tweeted my show and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impromptu breakfast show ? '
And I jokingly said yes .
`` Well , here we are everyone .
Who 's laughing now ?
Not me .
`` Greg James is a no-show , a dirty little no-show .
Has anybody seen him , on anyone 's Instagram ? ''
Roberts said she saw him on a colleague 's Instagram `` about midnight time '' , and that she saw a `` flash of him with Yannis from Foals , but I have n't seen any more of Greg James , so if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him our way . ''
She joked : `` I guess I 'm going to learn what happens on Radio 1 Breakfast while I 'm sleeping . ''
Roberts later tweeted : `` If you see @ greg-james this morning could you please return him to : BBC Radio 1 , Broadcasting House , London , W1A 1DJ ?
Thank you x . ''
James , 34 , posted a picture of himself from the Brit Awards late on Tuesday evening , along with the caption : `` All the best ones won @ @ @ @ @ @ @ THE NIGHT BY A MILLION MILES ) , Celeste , Mabel , Billie , Capaldi , Stormzy .
`` What a night .
6:30am is gon na be fun . ''
After the breakfast show had ended , James 's wife Bella Mackie tweeted : `` Husband did n't come home last night . ''
A spokeswoman for Radio 1 said : `` The brilliant Adele Roberts , Jordan North and Matt Edmondson are presenting Radio 1 Breakfast this morning in Greg 's absence . ''

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Greg James was dubbed a "dirty little no-show" as he missed his Radio 1 Breakfast Show after attending the Brit Awards.
The DJ was replaced by Adele Roberts, who remained on the air after presenting her 4am show, as well as Jordan North and Matt Edmondson.
Introducing the show just after 6.30am, Roberts said: "Good morning everybody, it's Radio 1 Breakfast with Adele Roberts.
"I can't actually believe this is happening!"
She added: "You know, somebody actually tweeted my show and said, 'Do you fancy doing an impromptu breakfast show?' And I jokingly said yes.
"Well, here we are everyone. Who's laughing now? Not me.
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"Greg James is a no-show, a dirty little no-show. Has anybody seen him, on anyone's Instagram?"
Roberts said she saw him on a colleague's Instagram "about midnight time", and that she saw a "flash of him with Yannis from Foals, but I haven't seen any more of Greg James, so if you do spot him please do send him our way."
She joked: "I guess I'm going to learn what happens on Radio 1 Breakfast while I'm sleeping."
Roberts later tweeted: "If you see @greg-james this morning could you please return him to: BBC Radio 1, Broadcasting House, London, W1A 1DJ? Thank you x."
She added the hashtag #Gregxit.
James, 34, posted a picture of himself from the Brit Awards late on Tuesday evening, along with the caption: "All the best ones won. Foals, Dave (PERFORMANCE OF THE NIGHT BY A MILLION MILES), Celeste, Mabel, Billie, Capaldi, Stormzy.
"What a night. 6:30am is gonna be fun."
After the breakfast show had ended, James's wife Bella Mackie tweeted: "Husband didn't come home last night."
A spokeswoman for Radio 1 said: "The brilliant Adele Roberts, Jordan North and Matt Edmondson are presenting Radio 1 Breakfast this morning in Greg's absence."


birminghammail--2020-02-20--Firefighters tackle huge blaze after car sets alight near Wolverhampton retail park

Five firefighters tackled a blazing car after it set alight on a busy dual carriageway near to a Wolverhampton retail @ @ @ @ @ & Rescue Service said they were called to Church Lane – close to St John @ @ @ @ @ flames ripped through the engine bay of the 4x4 at around 1.30pm on Thursday , @ @ @ @ @ from the scene shows the car , believed to be a Chevrolet , heavily damaged @ @ @ @ @ Midlands Police were also at the scene , a spokesman for the fire service revealed @ @ @ @ @ “ We were called to St John ’ s Retail Park in Church Lane , @ @ @ @ @ car was on fire on a dual carriageway .
“ One engine , carrying five @ @ @ @ @ the scene .
Crews wearing breathing apparatus using a hose reel jet .
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Five firefighters tackled a blazing car after it set alight on a busy dual carriageway near to a Wolverhampton retail park.
West Midlands Fire & Rescue Service said they were called to Church Lane – close to St John's Retail Park – as flames ripped through the engine bay of the 4x4 at around 1.30pm on Thursday, February 20.
Dramatic pictures from the scene shows the car, believed to be a Chevrolet, heavily damaged following the blaze.
West Midlands Police were also at the scene, a spokesman for the fire service revealed.
The spokesman added: “We were called to St John’s Retail Park in Church Lane, Wolverhampton, following reports a car was on fire on a dual carriageway.
“One engine, carrying five firefighters, was called to the scene. Crews wearing breathing apparatus using a hose reel jet.”


birminghammail--2020-02-20--New outdoor escape game The Big Escape coming to Birmingham

A new interactive outdoor escape experience is coming to Birmingham .
The Big Escape sees teams of two to 14 people move around the city centre ’ s streets solving puzzles , cracking codes and completing challenges to take down Big Al ’ s casino in a classic heist .
The GPS activated game , which can be played any time has already proved a success in Ireland with thousands enjoying the challenge following its launch there late last year .
Dublin company Creative Events is behind the new gaming experienc .
Director Mark French said : `` As the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it makes perfect sense to bring the game to Birmingham .
`` It ’ s a great outdoor activity for teambuilding and exploring the city in a fun way .
`` We believe it will not only appeal to people who live and work in Birmingham but also to the huge number of visitors to the city .
`` We wanted to turn the city centre into a giant playground by bringing together the physical and digital worlds into a new easy to use group gaming experience .
`` Thousands have already taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Al ’ s casino with reviewers praising the smooth technology and the fact it can be played at their own pace . ''
There are plans to roll out the game to more than 50 locations .
Tickets cost £14 per person and can be booked at www.thebigescape.com

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A new interactive outdoor escape experience is coming to Birmingham.
The Big Escape sees teams (of any size) move around the city centre’s streets solving puzzles, cracking codes and completing challenges to take down Big Al’s casino in a classic heist.
The GPS activated game, which can be played any time, has already proved a success in Ireland with thousands enjoying the challenge following its launch there late last year.
(Image: The Big Escape)
Dublin company Creative Events is behind the new gaming experience.
Director Mark French said: "As the UK’s second biggest city, it makes perfect sense to bring the game to Birmingham.
"It’s a great outdoor activity for teambuilding and exploring the city in a fun way.
"We believe it will not only appeal to people who live and work in Birmingham but also to the huge number of visitors to the city.
"We wanted to turn the city centre into a giant playground by bringing together the physical and digital worlds into a new easy to use group gaming experience.
"Thousands have already taken up the challenge to take down Big Al’s casino with reviewers praising the smooth technology and the fact it can be played at their own pace."
There are plans to roll out the game to more than 50 locations.
Tickets cost £14 per person and can be booked at www.thebigescape.com


birminghammail--2020-02-20--How to get new Greggs black card after Stormzy becomes first to receive it

Glastonbury headliner and award-winning rapper Stormzy says he has now `` peaked '' after Greggs handed him their first-ever `` concierge card '' , entitling him to free sausage rolls for life .
The grime artist posted on Twitter showing off his gift , which also entitled him to order any of the baker 's products free of charge at any time .
A video accompanying the gift reeled off a list of Stormzy 's recent achievements , including his Brit award successes and stadium tours , adding `` now you really have it all '' .
The video suggested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` could be Glasto , could be Reading '' , in reference to Stormzy 's lyrics .
`` Drop us a line .
And when you roll in .
We 'll roll out , '' it said .
Stormzy tweeted : `` Are you mad the first Greggs black card @ GreggsOfficial .
I have peaked this is brilliant . ''
Several social media users responded with pleas for free items , with one writing : `` Do n't fancy sending me a steak bake whilst I 'm in work then do you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' wrote another .
The rapper was crowned Best Male Solo Artist at the 2020 Brit awards on Tuesday night , while he also received two other nominations for best album and best single .
However , reportedly no amount of Steak Bakes or Vegan Sausage Rolls can buy you membership to this private club – as Greggs has since confirmed it ’ s strictly by invite-only .

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Glastonbury headliner and award-winning rapper Stormzy says he has now "peaked" after Greggs handed him their first-ever "concierge card", entitling him to free sausage rolls for life.
The grime artist posted on Twitter showing off his gift, which also entitled him to order any of the baker's products free of charge at any time.
A video accompanying the gift reeled off a list of Stormzy's recent achievements, including his Brit award successes and stadium tours, adding "now you really have it all".
The video suggested a list of delivery locations saying: "could be Glasto, could be Reading", in reference to Stormzy's lyrics.
"Drop us a line. And when you roll in. We'll roll out," it said.
Stormzy tweeted: "Are you mad the first Greggs black card @GreggsOfficial. I have peaked this is brilliant."
Several social media users responded with pleas for free items, with one writing: "Don't fancy sending me a steak bake whilst I'm in work then do you?"
"You made it," wrote another.
The rapper was crowned Best Male Solo Artist at the 2020 Brit awards on Tuesday night, while he also received two other nominations for best album and best single.
However, reportedly no amount of Steak Bakes or Vegan Sausage Rolls can buy you membership to this private club – as Greggs has since confirmed it’s strictly by invite-only.


birminghammail--2020-02-20--Turkey travel visa changes mean holidays for Brits are a LOT cheaper

Holidaymakers jetting to Turkey from Birmingham airport could have more cash in their pockets as the destination makes big changes to its visa charges .
Authorities are set to scrap the cost of issuing a permit to visit the country from next month .
Currently holidaymakers have to pay £27 for the e-visa , for each person in the party , including children .
So under the new rules a family of four could save over £100 - reports Mirror Online .
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced in a statement : `` As of 2 March 2020 , Turkey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the members of the European Union Schengen area , Austria , Belgium , the Netherlands , Spain , Poland as well as the United Kingdom citizens for touristic travels to Turkey for every 90 days within 180 day period .
`` This step aims at increasing our tourism potential with these countries as well as further developing our trade , economic and cultural relations . ''
The only tourists currently exempt are cruise ship passengers and this only applies if their visit is for 72 hours or less .
Current visas are valid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 90 days in a 180 day period .
However , it 's worth noting that other rules surrounding passport validity still apply under the current regulations .
The Foreign Office advice states : `` The Turkish government advises that your passport should be valid for at least six months from the date you enter Turkey and that there is a full blank page for the entry and exit stamps .
`` You can find more detail about the requirements for entry into Turkey on the website of the Turkish Ministry of Foreign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said of the changes to visa rules : `` It ’ s welcome news that UK holidaymakers travelling to Turkey after 2 March 2020 will now no longer have to obtain a visa .
`` Getting an e-visa is a straight forward process , but it will still be one less thing to do before going away and give a boost to this already popular holiday destination for Brits .
`` With the visas costing around £30 per person this bonus will add up to a free Turkish meze and baklava to finish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exchange rates currently being favourable . ''

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Holidaymakers jetting to Turkey from Birmingham airport could have more cash in their pockets as the destination makes big changes to its visa charges.
Authorities are set to scrap the cost of issuing a permit to visit the country from next month.
Currently holidaymakers have to pay £27 for the e-visa, for each person in the party, including children.
So under the new rules a family of four could save over £100 - reports Mirror Online.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced in a statement: "As of 2 March 2020, Turkey has decided to exempt visa requirements for the members of the European Union Schengen area, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Poland as well as the United Kingdom citizens for touristic travels to Turkey for every 90 days within 180 day period.
"This step aims at increasing our tourism potential with these countries as well as further developing our trade, economic and cultural relations."
The only tourists currently exempt are cruise ship passengers and this only applies if their visit is for 72 hours or less.
Current visas are valid for multiple stays up to a maximum of 90 days in a 180 day period.
However, it's worth noting that other rules surrounding passport validity still apply under the current regulations.
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The Foreign Office advice states: "The Turkish government advises that your passport should be valid for at least six months from the date you enter Turkey and that there is a full blank page for the entry and exit stamps.
"You can find more detail about the requirements for entry into Turkey on the website of the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs."
A spokesperson for ABTA said of the changes to visa rules: "It’s welcome news that UK holidaymakers travelling to Turkey after 2 March 2020 will now no longer have to obtain a visa.
"Getting an e-visa is a straight forward process, but it will still be one less thing to do before going away and give a boost to this already popular holiday destination for Brits.
"With the visas costing around £30 per person this bonus will add up to a free Turkish meze and baklava to finish courtesy of the government, especially with exchange rates currently being favourable."


birminghammail--2020-02-20--Live updates - bus diversions after two car crash on Lichfield Road close to Aston train station

A man has been left trapped in his vehicle following a two car collision on Lichfield Road close to Aston Train station .
The collision has taken place on Lichfield Road at is junction with Grosvenor Road .
Part of the road has been closed and buses are currently being diverted while emergency crews deal with the incident .
Police , fire and ambulance crews got the call to the incident shortly after 2pm today ( Thursday ) .
A West Midlands fire Service spokesman said : `` We were called to Lichfield Road at 2.03pm today .
We sent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Station .
`` There are two patients .
One patient is currently trapped in a vehicle and firefighters are using cutting equipment to free them . ''
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A man has been left trapped in his vehicle following a two car collision on Lichfield Road close to Aston Train station.
The collision has taken place on Lichfield Road at is junction with Grosvenor Road.
Part of the road has been closed and buses are currently being diverted while emergency crews deal with the incident.
Police, fire and ambulance crews got the call to the incident shortly after 2pm today (Thursday).
A West Midlands fire Service spokesman said: "We were called to Lichfield Road at 2.03pm today. We sent one fire engine from Ward End Fire Station.
"There are two patients. One patient is currently trapped in a vehicle and firefighters are using cutting equipment to free them."
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birminghammail--2020-02-20--49 investigations over claims victims of anti-social behaviour ignored in Sandwell

Sandwell Council has carried out 49 investigations after victims of anti-social behaviour said their complaints were either ignored or no effective action was taken .
The shocking figure comes as councillors are being asked to back a new scheme which will make easier for residents to use a ‘ community trigger law ’ if they feel they have been let down by the police , landlords or local authorities .
Commenting on the new approach , Sandwell Council ’ s deputy leader and cabinet member for safer communities Cllr Maria Crompton said : “ Nobody should have to put up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we do our very best to take timely and appropriate action where ASB causes problems in our communities.
” A report to the borough ’ s cabinet says since the community trigger law was introduced in 2014 Sandwell has carried out 49 reviews into complaints of inaction .
Last year the council carried out 18 investigations and officers have warned the numbers are climbing .
The statutory power allows victims to demand an inquiry if they feel they have been failed by either the police , social landlords or councils .
During 2018/19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anti-social behaviour ( ASB ) .
Cllr Crompton added : “ The action we take against people causing anti-social behaviour can range from formal warnings and acceptable behaviour contracts to ASB injunctions , legal notices , community protection notices and eviction or demotion of tenancies .
“ Our ASB team works hard to tackle anti-social behaviour issues , working with our partners and our communities .
“ We anticipate the revised community trigger policy will help further build the confidence of our residents that Sandwell is a safe place for individuals , families @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positively to reports of ASB .
“ Sandwell is the first council in England to design a community trigger process that meets the PLEDGE standard set by ASB Help , a registered charity that provides advice and support to victims of ASB .
“ This new policy shows our commitment to delivering the very best practice in responding to ASB issues and other councils are now working towards this standard .
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Sandwell Council has carried out 49 investigations after victims of anti-social behaviour said their complaints were either ignored or no effective action was taken.
The shocking figure comes as councillors are being asked to back a new scheme which will make easier for residents to use a ‘community trigger law’ if they feel they have been let down by the police, landlords or local authorities.
Commenting on the new approach, Sandwell Council’s deputy leader and cabinet member for safer communities Cllr Maria Crompton said: “Nobody should have to put up with the menace of anti-social behaviour and we do our very best to take timely and appropriate action where ASB causes problems in our communities.”
A report to the borough’s cabinet says since the community trigger law was introduced in 2014 Sandwell has carried out 49 reviews into complaints of inaction.
Last year the council carried out 18 investigations and officers have warned the numbers are climbing.
The statutory power allows victims to demand an inquiry if they feel they have been failed by either the police, social landlords or councils.
During 2018/19 the Sandwell dealt with 477 cases of anti-social behaviour (ASB).
Cllr Crompton added: “The action we take against people causing anti-social behaviour can range from formal warnings and acceptable behaviour contracts to ASB injunctions, legal notices, community protection notices and eviction or demotion of tenancies.
“Our ASB team works hard to tackle anti-social behaviour issues, working with our partners and our communities.
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“We anticipate the revised community trigger policy will help further build the confidence of our residents that Sandwell is a safe place for individuals, families and communities and that we will respond positively to reports of ASB.
“Sandwell is the first council in England to design a community trigger process that meets the PLEDGE standard set by ASB Help, a registered charity that provides advice and support to victims of ASB.
“This new policy shows our commitment to delivering the very best practice in responding to ASB issues and other councils are now working towards this standard.”