birminghammail--2020-08-29--Safari-style hotel that lets you feed giraffes from your room opens

Brits will soon be able to enjoy safari-style break without flying anywhere .
UK holidaymakers will no longer need to leave the country to enjoy an exotic getaway .
It 's all thanks to a hotel opening in the most exotic of destinations - Kent .
Luxury Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve in Kent plans to open new Giraffe Hall - where guests will sleep metres from a giraffe - next year .
The venue is dubbed the first of its kind in the western hemisphere .
However there is already a waiting list of 9,000 people before its summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the break has not yet been confirmed .
The accommodation is in the 15th century Grade II-listed timber-framed Wealden hall house It has 10 en-suite bedrooms , and an additional five luxury cabins - which will provide `` 30 mile unrivalled views over the reserve '' , reports Mirror Online .
Overlooking The African Experience , Giraffe Lodge will give hotel guests the opportunity to get up close to animals usually only observed in the wild .
A statement from Port Lympne says : `` Once completed , the hotel will offer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comforts and décor of an English stately home . ''
As well as feeding the giraffes from bedroom windows , there is a cabana-style retreat where they can enjoy a drink and take in the views .
A route for giraffes is also being created in the surrounding landscaped gardens so families will be woken up by giraffes striding along their walking trail right past the building .
The hotel can house up to 40 guests at a time .
The interiors will be designed by Victoria Aspinall and Port Lympne says many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be retained .
The on-site restaurant will be converted to include an outdoor decking for breakfast , lunch and dinner .
The animals have already been introduced to their habitat , with many currently walking past the under construction property , Kent Live reported last September .
Port Lympne already offers a number of animal experiences , including Lion Lodge , Rhino Lodge and Tiger Lodge .
Guests at Lion Lodge drift off within metres of the lions - Adras , Oudrika and their three cubs - in the centre of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ windows in master bedroom and open plan living areas offer guests a front-row seat to view the lions .
Prices start from £1,750 a night to stay at Lion Lodge , £1,000 to stay at Tiger Lodge and £850 to stay at Rhino Lodge .
Port Lympne 's also currently boasts Giraffe Cottage , which sleeps up to eight guests and overlooks the African Experience .
Prices to stay at Giraffe Cottage start from £1,099 a night .
For more details about Giraffe Lodge or to join the waiting list click here .

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Brits will soon be able to enjoy safari-style break without flying anywhere.
UK holidaymakers will no longer need to leave the country to enjoy an exotic getaway.
It's all thanks to a hotel opening in the most exotic of destinations - Kent.
Luxury Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve in Kent plans to open new Giraffe Hall - where guests will sleep metres from a giraffe - next year.
The venue is dubbed the first of its kind in the western hemisphere.
However there is already a waiting list of 9,000 people before its summer 2021 opening date.
The price package of the break has not yet been confirmed.
(Image: Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve)
The accommodation is in the 15th century Grade II-listed timber-framed Wealden hall house It has 10 en-suite bedrooms, and an additional five luxury cabins - which will provide "30 mile unrivalled views over the reserve", reports Mirror Online.
Overlooking The African Experience, Giraffe Lodge will give hotel guests the opportunity to get up close to animals usually only observed in the wild.
A statement from Port Lympne says: "Once completed, the hotel will offer a luxury safari feel while incorporating the comforts and décor of an English stately home."
As well as feeding the giraffes from bedroom windows, there is a cabana-style retreat where they can enjoy a drink and take in the views.
A route for giraffes is also being created in the surrounding landscaped gardens so families will be woken up by giraffes striding along their walking trail right past the building.
The hotel can house up to 40 guests at a time.
The interiors will be designed by Victoria Aspinall and Port Lympne says many of the building's original outstanding features will be retained.
The on-site restaurant will be converted to include an outdoor decking for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The animals have already been introduced to their habitat, with many currently walking past the under construction property, Kent Live reported last September.
Port Lympne already offers a number of animal experiences, including Lion Lodge, Rhino Lodge and Tiger Lodge.
Guests at Lion Lodge drift off within metres of the lions - Adras, Oudrika and their three cubs - in the centre of their spacious habitat.
The lodge's picture windows in master bedroom and open plan living areas offer guests a front-row seat to view the lions.
Prices start from £1,750 a night to stay at Lion Lodge, £1,000 to stay at Tiger Lodge and £850 to stay at Rhino Lodge.
Port Lympne's also currently boasts Giraffe Cottage, which sleeps up to eight guests and overlooks the African Experience. Prices to stay at Giraffe Cottage start from £1,099 a night.
For more details about Giraffe Lodge or to join the waiting list click here.


birminghammail--2020-08-29--Sandwell returns to coronavirus 'watchlist' despite fall in cases

Sandwell has been named on the official coronavirus `` watchlist '' despite a fall in Covid-19 cases .
The borough has once again returned to the list after a number of outbreaks in workplaces and hospitality outlets .
There are still no plans for a local lockdown but the infection rate remains hight with 21 cases per 100,000 people .
Birmingham also remains on the list for a second week running , it has been confirmed .
Both Birmingham and Sandwell are designated as areas receiving `` enhanced support '' from the Government and agencies such as Public Health England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stoke-on-Trent has been added to the watchlist for the first time , and has been categorised as an `` area of concern '' .
Dr Ian Sykes , chair of Sandwell and West Birmingham Clinical Commissioning Group , speaking to a meeting of Sandwell Citizen Forum this week said : `` The majority of people getting the virus right now is mainly between the 25-50 age group .
`` What we think maybe happening is people are going to work and maybe picking up a case returning home and not social distancing and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the wider community .
`` The significance of the age group is that covers younger , fitter people but it is important to note that new cases have ranged from one years-old to 90 years old . ''
Last week , Sandwell Council said infectionsreached a 'very high level ' and are urged people to take action by avoiding venues that do n't follow coronavirus guidance .
Interim council leader , Maria Crompton , says people should `` vote with their feet and avoid businesses that are n't taking Covid-19 seriously '' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is that if a shop , pub or restaurant is n't keeping you safe – do n't go there .
`` If you are in a shop where people are n't wearing masks – leave and shop elsewhere .
`` Any pub , shop or restaurant that is n't following the Covid-19 rules is n't looking after their customers ' health .
`` Covid-19 is a serious illness which can be fatal and we 're still seeing too many infections in Sandwell . ''

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Sandwell has been named on the official coronavirus "watchlist" despite a fall in Covid-19 cases.
The borough has once again returned to the list after a number of outbreaks in workplaces and hospitality outlets.
There are still no plans for a local lockdown but the infection rate remains hight with 21 cases per 100,000 people.
Birmingham also remains on the list for a second week running, it has been confirmed.
Both Birmingham and Sandwell are designated as areas receiving "enhanced support" from the Government and agencies such as Public Health England.
In the wider West Midlands, Stoke-on-Trent has been added to the watchlist for the first time, and has been categorised as an "area of concern".
Dr Ian Sykes, chair of Sandwell and West Birmingham Clinical Commissioning Group, speaking to a meeting of Sandwell Citizen Forum this week said: "The majority of people getting the virus right now is mainly between the 25-50 age group.
"What we think maybe happening is people are going to work and maybe picking up a case returning home and not social distancing and then spreading it to their families and the wider community.
"The significance of the age group is that covers younger, fitter people but it is important to note that new cases have ranged from one years-old to 90 years old."
Last week, Sandwell Council said infectionsreached a 'very high level' and are urged people to take action by avoiding venues that don't follow coronavirus guidance.
Interim council leader, Maria Crompton, says people should "vote with their feet and avoid businesses that aren't taking Covid-19 seriously".
Cllr Crompton added: "Our message is that if a shop, pub or restaurant isn't keeping you safe – don't go there.
"If you are in a shop where people aren't wearing masks – leave and shop elsewhere.
"Any pub, shop or restaurant that isn't following the Covid-19 rules isn't looking after their customers' health.
"Covid-19 is a serious illness which can be fatal and we're still seeing too many infections in Sandwell."


birminghammail--2020-08-29--Live updates: Roads closed as police investigate serious incident

Police shut down a city junction after what appears to have been a serious incident .
Officers swooped on Adams @ @ @ @ @ Jiggins Lane in Bartley Green this morning as they investigated a seemingly serious 'incident ' @ @ @ @ @ the Luppy 's Fish Bar , although there is no suggestion at this stage it @ @ @ @ @ .
Birmingham Live has photographer at the scene and we will bringing you up to @ @ @ @ @ We have contacted West Midlands Police for a statement and we are awaiting updates .
@ @ @ @ @ and we will update with new information as we get it .

Police shut down a city junction after what appears to have been a serious incident.
Officers swooped on Adams Hill near the intersection with Jiggins Lane in Bartley Green this morning as they investigated a seemingly serious 'incident'.
At the junction is the Luppy's Fish Bar, although there is no suggestion at this stage it is involved in any way.
Birmingham Live has photographer at the scene and we will bringing you up to date pictures and video.
We have contacted West Midlands Police for a statement and we are awaiting updates.
This is a breaking story and we will update with new information as we get it.


birminghammail--2020-08-29--West Brom target faces uncertain future as contract talks stall

Bright Osayi-Samuel and Queens Park Rangers are still in talks over a new contract - but there doesn ’ t appear to be any imminent agreement between the two parties .
Winger Osayi-Samuel is a player who West Brom have had a longstanding interest in , and who featured against Albion on the final game of last season as they secured promotion to the Premier League .
The former Blackpool man came close to leaving Loftus Road earlier this summer when a move to Belgian outfit Club Brugge was lined up , but Osayi-Samuel and his representatives eventually decided against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sure you do n't miss a thing - click here to sign up to our Albion newsletter It ’ s left him , for now , back in West London and preparing for the new Championship season , but with a hope that he may attract interest from the Premier League .
Having re-opened negotiations over a new contract - Osayi-Samuel has one year left on his current deal - there doesn ’ t appear to be any progress made just yet .
QPR will look to sell if there 's no indication @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He is understood to be available to Albion for under £5m , and is on their shortlist of transfer targets although other deals are in the pipe-line as the Baggies chase extra attacking options .
Hoops boss Mark Warburton recently applauded Osayi-Samuel for his application amid the speculation and has urged the player to leave such negotiations to his camp .
“ Obviously , we ’ ve got a question mark over certain players – that ’ s been well documented for many , many weeks .
But those guys have applied themselves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this month .
“ All credit to them .
Their job is to focus on football .
Players come in , and players go out .
All you can do as a professional athlete is concentrate on what you can control – how you apply yourself , how you train and how you work .
Let the agents and the various other people at higher pay grades get on with the rest .
“ If you work on your game , there is not much more you can do .
As I said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ credit for how they ’ ve applied themselves .
“ I ’ m sure the squad will change significantly in the coming days and weeks .
We want some additions to come in , and we ’ ve got to make sure we look after each and every player .

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Bright Osayi-Samuel and Queens Park Rangers are still in talks over a new contract - but there doesn’t appear to be any imminent agreement between the two parties.
Winger Osayi-Samuel is a player who West Brom have had a longstanding interest in, and who featured against Albion on the final game of last season as they secured promotion to the Premier League.
The former Blackpool man came close to leaving Loftus Road earlier this summer when a move to Belgian outfit Club Brugge was lined up, but Osayi-Samuel and his representatives eventually decided against going through with the deal.
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It’s left him, for now, back in West London and preparing for the new Championship season, but with a hope that he may attract interest from the Premier League.
Having re-opened negotiations over a new contract - Osayi-Samuel has one year left on his current deal - there doesn’t appear to be any progress made just yet. QPR will look to sell if there's no indication that an agreement will be reached.
He is understood to be available to Albion for under £5m, and is on their shortlist of transfer targets although other deals are in the pipe-line as the Baggies chase extra attacking options.
Hoops boss Mark Warburton recently applauded Osayi-Samuel for his application amid the speculation and has urged the player to leave such negotiations to his camp.
“Obviously, we’ve got a question mark over certain players – that’s been well documented for many, many weeks. But those guys have applied themselves really well,” Warburton said earlier this month.
“All credit to them. Their job is to focus on football. Players come in, and players go out. All you can do as a professional athlete is concentrate on what you can control – how you apply yourself, how you train and how you work. Let the agents and the various other people at higher pay grades get on with the rest.
“If you work on your game, there is not much more you can do. As I said, those guys deserve a lot of credit for how they’ve applied themselves.
“I’m sure the squad will change significantly in the coming days and weeks. We want some additions to come in, and we’ve got to make sure we look after each and every player.


birminghammail--2020-08-29--Matt Hancock warns of winter national lockdown

The Health Secretary has warned that another national lockdown has not been ruled out - if a spike in coronavirus cases continue .
Speaking to The Times newspaper today ( August 29 ) , Matt Hancock said if `` Cases go up again , and we have to use very extensive local lockdowns or take further national action .
“ We don ’ t rule that out , but we don ’ t want to see it.
” He hinted that restrictions may not be eased over the festive season to ensure there is no “ uptick ” in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The fear remains of a second wave which Mr Hancock described as a `` serious threat '' - with UK schools opening from next week .
In an ITV News interview , Mr Hancock said : `` We 're doing a huge amount of planning to make sure that the NHS is prepared and can cope to make sure that people can have as much freedom to enjoy Christmas , to enjoy winter , as possible . ''
But when asked whether there will be special rules to allow more people to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hancock said : `` The danger of a rule like that is that it increases the spread of the disease . ''
His comments come as local Covid-19 restrictions were recently eased in northern England - after a local lockdown .
We reported yesterday how Birmingham remains on the coronavirus 'watchlist ' for second week running - despite a fall in Covid 19 cases .
The number of cases in Birmingham has fallen in the past week , with a rate of infection of 24.6 cases per 100,000 .
The borough of Sandwell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , after a number of outbreaks in workplaces and hospitality outlets .
It 's the second time Sandwell has been considered to be at risk .
During a Facebook Live video , the public health chief of Birmingham spoke about face coverings for children - when the schools do reopen - to help avoid a dreaded second wave .
Dr Justin Varney said `` This virus appeared in December 2019 and throughout the last nine months we have learned how it behaves , '' he said .
`` Face coverings - not face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which can be made at home - is helpful in stopping the spread to the world .
`` I expect to see a rainbow of colours as I imagine face coverings will become a bit of a fashion .
`` Putting a face mask on a five-year-old is not a very sensible thing to do , but maybe it is for a 12-year-old .
`` It is this balancing out of the messages and the evolution of the evidence base we are seeing now . ''

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The Health Secretary has warned that another national lockdown has not been ruled out - if a spike in coronavirus cases continue.
Speaking to The Times newspaper today (August 29), Matt Hancock said if "Cases go up again, and we have to use very extensive local lockdowns or take further national action.
“We don’t rule that out, but we don’t want to see it.”
He hinted that restrictions may not be eased over the festive season to ensure there is no “uptick” in the number of Covid-19 cases, reports PA.
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The fear remains of a second wave which Mr Hancock described as a "serious threat" - with UK schools opening from next week.
In an ITV News interview , Mr Hancock said: "We're doing a huge amount of planning to make sure that the NHS is prepared and can cope to make sure that people can have as much freedom to enjoy Christmas, to enjoy winter, as possible."
But when asked whether there will be special rules to allow more people to visit one another over Christmas, Mr Hancock said: "The danger of a rule like that is that it increases the spread of the disease."
His comments come as local Covid-19 restrictions were recently eased in northern England - after a local lockdown.
We reported yesterday how Birmingham remains on the coronavirus 'watchlist' for second week running - despite a fall in Covid 19 cases.
The number of cases in Birmingham has fallen in the past week, with a rate of infection of 24.6 cases per 100,000.
The borough of Sandwell has now been returned to the watchlist, after a number of outbreaks in workplaces and hospitality outlets. It's the second time Sandwell has been considered to be at risk.
During a Facebook Live video, the public health chief of Birmingham spoke about face coverings for children - when the schools do reopen - to help avoid a dreaded second wave.
Dr Justin Varney said "This virus appeared in December 2019 and throughout the last nine months we have learned how it behaves," he said.
"Face coverings - not face masks nurses wear, but face coverings which can be made at home - is helpful in stopping the spread to the world.
"I expect to see a rainbow of colours as I imagine face coverings will become a bit of a fashion.
"Putting a face mask on a five-year-old is not a very sensible thing to do, but maybe it is for a 12-year-old.
"It is this balancing out of the messages and the evolution of the evidence base we are seeing now."


birminghammail--2020-08-29--Midfielder turns down Premier League interest amid Villa links

Weston McKennie has landed in Turin ahead of the completion of his move to Juventus - and in doing so , he ’ ll have turned down an offer to play in the Premier League .
Aston Villa have been linked with midfielder McKennie , a USA international who is currently a Schalke player .
He ’ s set to swap Germany for Italy in the near future , however , and join Andrea Pirlo ’ s squad ahead of the new Serie A season .
Make sure you do n't miss a thing - click here to sign up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Juve in the region of £25m , and has been tipped to have a particularly bright future , but by heading to the Italian champions - who are seeking a tenth straight league title - he ’ ll be rejecting strong interest from various English clubs .
Everton , Newcastle and Southampton , as well as Villa , have been credited with an interest in McKennie , who will sign for Juve on an initial season-long loan with the deal turning permanent next summer , reports ESPN .
It ’ s believed that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team as superstar Cristiano Ronaldo , as well as learning from former midfield maestro Pirlo , was key in McKennie ’ s decision making .
He currently has 19 caps for the US Men ’ s National Team .
Villa currently have a wealth of central midfield options themselves ; having sent Danny Drinkwater back to parent club Chelsea , they possess John McGinn , Marvelous Nakamba , Conor Hourihane and Douglas Luiz - who Villa hope will sign a new contract - as Dean Smith ’ s first choice options .

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Weston McKennie has landed in Turin ahead of the completion of his move to Juventus - and in doing so, he’ll have turned down an offer to play in the Premier League.
Aston Villa have been linked with midfielder McKennie, a USA international who is currently a Schalke player.
He’s set to swap Germany for Italy in the near future, however, and join Andrea Pirlo’s squad ahead of the new Serie A season.
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He will cost Juve in the region of £25m, and has been tipped to have a particularly bright future, but by heading to the Italian champions - who are seeking a tenth straight league title - he’ll be rejecting strong interest from various English clubs.
Everton, Newcastle and Southampton, as well as Villa, have been credited with an interest in McKennie, who will sign for Juve on an initial season-long loan with the deal turning permanent next summer, reports ESPN.
It’s believed that the opportunity to play for the same team as superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, as well as learning from former midfield maestro Pirlo, was key in McKennie’s decision making.
He currently has 19 caps for the US Men’s National Team.
Villa currently have a wealth of central midfield options themselves; having sent Danny Drinkwater back to parent club Chelsea, they possess John McGinn, Marvelous Nakamba, Conor Hourihane and Douglas Luiz - who Villa hope will sign a new contract - as Dean Smith’s first choice options.


birminghammail--2020-08-29--Murder investigation launched after man is killed in Birmingham

Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was fatally shot in Birmingham last night ( August 28 ) .
The 26-year-old was gunned down in Bagshaw Road , Stechford just before 8pm .
West Midlands Police have taped off the scene and a blue tent has been erected .
Officers are speaking to witnesses and examining CCTV .
BirminghamLive have a photographer on the way to the scene .
Detective Chief Inspector Scott Griffiths , from the force ’ s homicide unit , said : “ We have spoken to a number of witnesses to try and get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to this incident .
`` I would encourage anyone with information or dash cam footage who has not yet spoken to us to get in touch .
“ We need the help of the community to come forward with information so that we can find the person or people responsible .
“ The man ’ s family are devastated and are being supported by specialist officers at this difficult time . ''
If you have any information , call police on 101 or message them via Live Chat on the website .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

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Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was fatally shot in Birmingham last night (August 28).
The 26-year-old was gunned down in Bagshaw Road, Stechford just before 8pm.
West Midlands Police has taped off the scene and a blue tent has been erected.
Officers are speaking to witnesses and examining CCTV.
BirminghamLive has a photographer on the way to the scene.
Detective Chief Inspector Scott Griffiths, from the force’s homicide unit, said: “We have spoken to a number of witnesses to try and get a clear understanding of the events leading up to this incident.
"I would encourage anyone with information or dash cam footage who has not yet spoken to us to get in touch.
“We need the help of the community to come forward with information so that we can find the person or people responsible.
“The man’s family are devastated and are being supported by specialist officers at this difficult time."
If you have any information, call police on 101 or message them via Live Chat on the website. Quote log 3897 from 28 August.
Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-08-29--Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman dies of cancer aged 43

The 43-year-old actor passes away from a four year secret battle with colon cancer The news was confirmed in a Instagram post from his publicist on Friday night ( August 28 ) .
The post read : `` It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman .
`` Chadwick was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016 , and battled with it these last 4 years as it progressed to stage IV .
`` A true fighter , Chadwick persevered through it all , and brought you many of the films you have come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marshall to Da 5 Bloods , August Wilson ’ s Ma Rainey ’ s Black Bottom and several more , all were filmed during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy.
`` `` It was the honour of his career to bring King TChalla to life in Black Panther.
” Chadwick 's titular role in the film based on the Marvel Comic hero garnered praise from around the world .
He first made his debut as T'Challa in 2016 's Captain America : Civil War .
When Black Panther won the 2019 SAG Award @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Motion Picture , Chadwick accepted the award saying : “ I think of two questions we have received : 1 . )
Did we know that this movie was going to receive this kind of response ?
2 . )
Has it changed the industry ?
“ My answer to that is to be young , gifted , and Black .
`` We all know what it ’ s like to be told that there ’ s not a place for you to be featured .
We know what it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s not a screen for you to be featured on — a stage for you to be featured on.
” Fellow black actor Don Cheadle shared a picture with Chadwick on social media in tribute .
He captioned the pic `` i will miss you , birthday brother .
you were always light and love to me .
my god ..forever and ever ... '' It is understood he married his long-term partner , the singer Taylor Simon Ledward , earlier this year .
The pair were last pictured together in February this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ star game together .
He died with Taylor and his family by his side .

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Movie star Chadwick Boseman has died of cancer.
The 43-year-old actor passes away from a four year secret battle with colon cancer
The news was confirmed in a Instagram post from his publicist on Friday night ( August 28).
The post read: " It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman.
"Chadwick was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016, and battled with it these last 4 years as it progressed to stage IV.
"A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much.
"From Marshall to Da 5 Bloods, August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and several more, all were filmed during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy. "
"It was the honour of his career to bring King TChalla to life in Black Panther.”
Chadwick's titular role in the film based on the Marvel Comic hero garnered praise from around the world.
He first made his debut as T'Challa in 2016's Captain America: Civil War.
When Black Panther won the 2019 SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, Chadwick accepted the award saying: “I think of two questions we have received: 1.) Did we know that this movie was going to receive this kind of response? 2.) Has it changed the industry?
“My answer to that is to be young, gifted, and Black.
"We all know what it’s like to be told that there’s not a place for you to be featured. We know what it’s like to be told that there’s not a screen for you to be featured on — a stage for you to be featured on.”
Fellow black actor Don Cheadle shared a picture with Chadwick on social media in tribute. He captioned the pic "i will miss you, birthday brother. you were always light and love to me. my god ..forever and ever ..."
It is understood he married his long-term partner, the singer Taylor Simone Ledward, earlier this year.
The pair were last pictured together in February this year as they attended the NBA all star game together.
He died with Taylor and his family by his side.


birminghammail--2020-08-29--Lee Bowyer's Jonathan Leko comparison will excite Blues fans

Lee Bowyer sees similarities between new Birmingham City signing Jonathan Leko and Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha .
Leko , 21 , completed a permanent move to Blues from neighbours Albion on Friday , though he is still a little way off returning from his ACL injury that he suffered while on loan at Bowyer ’ s Charlton in December .
Bowyer was good for Leko , the winger explained , and Carling Cup winner Bowyer was equally complimentary of the player .
Make sure you do n't miss a thing - click here to sign up to our Blues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a pre-season friendly , Bowyer was asked about the Eagles ’ new signing Eberechi Eze , and what he can bring to the team .
Bowyer explained that he sees Eze as Zaha ’ s long-term successor , and that the latter has an unpredictable nature in the attacking third that he saw in Leko .
“ I see that Eze as his replacement in the future , ” Bowyer told London News Online of the Eze deal .
“ He ’ ll play a big part with Eze and his development .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to Zaha .
“ On his day Zaha is unplayable .
I played against him years ago when he was just coming through .
I was at Ipswich , in my last year .
He was unpredictable and unplayable .
He ’ s a great player to have in the dressing room because he can just make something out of nothing .
“ It is a bit like [ Jonathan ] Leko for us last season .
You never knew what he was going to do in the final third but he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Zaha does that a lot .
He ’ s definitely a player they ’ ll want to hold onto .
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Lee Bowyer sees similarities between new Birmingham City signing Jonathan Leko and Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha.
Leko, 21, completed a permanent move to Blues from neighbours Albion on Friday, though he is still a little way off returning from his ACL injury that he suffered while on loan at Bowyer’s Charlton in December.
Bowyer was good for Leko, the winger explained, and Carling Cup winner Bowyer was equally complimentary of the player.
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With the Addicks facing Palace in a pre-season friendly, Bowyer was asked about the Eagles’ new signing Eberechi Eze, and what he can bring to the team.
Bowyer explained that he sees Eze as Zaha’s long-term successor, and that the latter has an unpredictable nature in the attacking third that he saw in Leko.
“I see that Eze as his replacement in the future,” Bowyer told London News Online of the Eze deal. “He’ll play a big part with Eze and his development. Eze will go in there and look up to Zaha.
“On his day Zaha is unplayable. I played against him years ago when he was just coming through. I was at Ipswich, in my last year. He was unpredictable and unplayable. He’s a great player to have in the dressing room because he can just make something out of nothing.
“It is a bit like [Jonathan] Leko for us last season. You never knew what he was going to do in the final third but he’d try to make something happen. Zaha does that a lot. He’s definitely a player they’ll want to hold onto.”


birminghammail--2020-08-29--Man accused of killing dad in home found dead

A Walsall-born man who stood accused of killing his own dad has been found dead at a house in a Midlands town .
Dean Turner was found with fatal inside an address in Heanor , Derbyshire , on August 24 , 2020 .
Last year , Mr Turner had been charged with manslaughter over the death of his 65-year-old father , Garry Turner .
Gary suffered a serious head injury during an incident in the garden at his home in Wolverhampton Road , Pelsall , on August 25 , 2019 .
Despite the best efforts of medics he sadly died @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a year to the day his father sustained fatal injuries , Dean Turner 's body was found in Mundy Street , Heanor , DerbyshireLive reports .
An inquest into the death of the 26-year-old has now opened at Chesterfield Coroners ' Court .
Speaking at the hearing , Emma Serrano , assistant coroner for Derby and Derbyshire , said : `` The deceased is Dean Robert Turner , 26-years-of-age having been born in June 1994 , in Walsall .
He was a single gentleman .
`` He was unemployed and he lived in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 24 , 2020 , he died ( at an address ) in Mundy Street , Heanor , Derbyshire .
`` The death was certified at 3.13am .
A post-mortem examination was performed on August 25 , 2020 .
`` I now formally open and adjourn this inquest for a date in the future .
The reason that I can not set a date today is that further enquiries are needed , further material will be needed before an inquest can be set .
`` The inquest will be here at Chesterfield Coroners ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presiding over that inquest .
`` I would like to extend my condolences to the family . ''
Dean Turner was originally arrested on August 25 , 2019 , before being charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent at Walsall Magistrates ' Court on Monday , August 26 , 2019 .
Following the death of his father on August 28 , 2019 , and a post-mortem examination scheduled for Monday , September 2 , 2019 , Dean Turner appeared in court charged with manslaughter .
The hearing took place at Wolverhampton Crown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where the defendant did not enter a plea .

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A Walsall-born man who stood accused of killing his own dad has been found dead at a house in a Midlands town.
Dean Turner was found with fatal inside an address in Heanor, Derbyshire, on August 24, 2020.
Last year, Mr Turner had been charged with manslaughter over the death of his 65-year-old father, Garry Turner.
Gary suffered a serious head injury during an incident in the garden at his home in Wolverhampton Road, Pelsall, on August 25, 2019.
Despite the best efforts of medics he sadly died on Wednesday, August 28.
Almost a year to the day his father sustained fatal injuries, Dean Turner's body was found in Mundy Street, Heanor, DerbyshireLive reports.
An inquest into the death of the 26-year-old has now opened at Chesterfield Coroners' Court.
Speaking at the hearing, Emma Serrano, assistant coroner for Derby and Derbyshire, said: "The deceased is Dean Robert Turner, 26-years-of-age having been born in June 1994, in Walsall. He was a single gentleman.
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"He was unemployed and he lived in Wolverhampton Road, Pelsall. On August 24, 2020, he died (at an address) in Mundy Street, Heanor, Derbyshire.
"The death was certified at 3.13am. A post-mortem examination was performed on August 25, 2020.
"I now formally open and adjourn this inquest for a date in the future. The reason that I cannot set a date today is that further enquiries are needed, further material will be needed before an inquest can be set.
"The inquest will be here at Chesterfield Coroners' Court and I will be the coroner presiding over that inquest.
"I would like to extend my condolences to the family."
Dean Turner was originally arrested on August 25, 2019, before being charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent at Walsall Magistrates' Court on Monday, August 26, 2019.
The incident occurred in Wolverhampton Road, Pelsall, Walsall.
Following the death of his father on August 28, 2019, and a post-mortem examination scheduled for Monday, September 2, 2019, Dean Turner appeared in court charged with manslaughter.
The hearing took place at Wolverhampton Crown Court on October 2, 2019, where the defendant did not enter a plea.


birminghammail--2020-08-29--Jonathan Leko shares when he hopes to be fit to make Blues debut

Jonathan Leko still has around a month of rehabilitating to do as he bids to hit the ground running at Birmingham City .
Winger Leko completed a £1m move from Albion to Blues on Friday , and was unveiled as Aitor Karanka ’ s fourth summer signing - they ’ ve since added a fifth in the form of goalkeeper Andres Prieto .
The 21-year-old doesn ’ t quite arrive at St Andrew ’ s ready to go , though ; he suffered a devastating ACL injury in December which curtailed his season , which he was spending on loan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do n't miss a thing - click here to sign up to our Blues newsletter It was particularly galling because Leko was having a positive impact at The Valley , where he ’ d netted five goals and produced four assists in the first half of the campaign .
Since then , the road to recovery has been a lengthy one indeed , and he ’ s had to struggle through large spells of it alone because of the coronavirus pandemic .
There is light at the end of the tunnel , however @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward is back out on the grass .
Leko anticipates that he has around a month to go before he is back in full contact training and making himself available for selection to Karanka .
“ It ’ s been hard because of Covid , ” Leko told BluesTV .
“ I had to do it in the garage on my own , for most of my rehab .
“ It ’ s been tough , but it ’ s made me stronger .
I ’ m ready to go .
In terms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still got about a month left to go .
“ Because of Covid , I ’ ve had to do it in my garage .
I ’ ve been FaceTiming my physio while I ’ ve been doing my strength and conditioning .
It ’ s been hard because no-one ’ s there for you , you ’ re doing it on your own .

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Jonathan Leko still has around a month of rehabilitating to do as he bids to hit the ground running at Birmingham City.
Winger Leko completed a £1m move from Albion to Blues on Friday, and was unveiled as Aitor Karanka’s fourth summer signing - they’ve since added a fifth in the form of goalkeeper Andres Prieto.
The 21-year-old doesn’t quite arrive at St Andrew’s ready to go, though; he suffered a devastating ACL injury in December which curtailed his season, which he was spending on loan at Charlton Athletic.
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It was particularly galling because Leko was having a positive impact at The Valley, where he’d netted five goals and produced four assists in the first half of the campaign.
Since then, the road to recovery has been a lengthy one indeed, and he’s had to struggle through large spells of it alone because of the coronavirus pandemic.
There is light at the end of the tunnel, however, and it’s believed the forward is back out on the grass.
Leko anticipates that he has around a month to go before he is back in full contact training and making himself available for selection to Karanka.
“It’s been hard because of Covid,” Leko told BluesTV. “I had to do it in the garage on my own, for most of my rehab.
“It’s been tough, but it’s made me stronger. I’m ready to go. In terms of coming back, I’ve still got about a month left to go.
“Because of Covid, I’ve had to do it in my garage. I’ve been FaceTiming my physio while I’ve been doing my strength and conditioning. It’s been hard because no-one’s there for you, you’re doing it on your own.
“It helped me, mentality wise, it’s made me stronger.”


birminghammail--2020-08-29--Second brother of Birmingham stabbing victim charged with murder

A second brother of a man killed in Birmingham has been charged with his murder .
David Rogers , 32 , has been charged over the fatal stabbing of Thomas Rogers on Bristol Road , Bournbrook last Saturday ( August 22 ) .
Thomas , 26 , was discovered seriously injured near the junction of Bristol Road and Mill Pool Way , in Bournbrook and was rushed to hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival .
David Rogers is set to appear before Birmingham Magistrates Court today ( August 30 ) .
The 32-year-old , of Nora Street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the North East on Thursday morning and transferred to the West Midlands for questioning .
His brother Samuel Rogers , aged 30 , and Ryan Hurt , 22 , have already been charged with murder and remanded into custody .
Detective Inspector Stuart Mobberley , from our homicide team , said : `` This is another significant development in our investigation .
`` However , we are still keen to hear from anyone with information as our enquiries around what happened last Saturday continue . ''
Call 101 or message police via @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have any information .
Quote log 3112 from 22 August .

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A second brother of a man killed in Birmingham has been charged with his murder.
David Rogers, 32, has been charged over the fatal stabbing of Thomas Rogers on Bristol Road, Bournbrook last Saturday (August 22).
Thomas, 26, was discovered seriously injured near the junction of Bristol Road and Mill Pool Way, in Bournbrook and was rushed to hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival.
David Rogers is set to appear before Birmingham Magistrates Court today (August 30).
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The 32-year-old, of Nora Street, South Shields, had been detained in the North East on Thursday morning and transferred to the West Midlands for questioning.
His brother Samuel Rogers, aged 30, and Ryan Hurt, 22, have already been charged with murder and remanded into custody.
Detective Inspector Stuart Mobberley, from our homicide team, said: "This is another significant development in our investigation.
"However, we are still keen to hear from anyone with information as our enquiries around what happened last Saturday continue."
Call 101 or message police via Live Chat on the website if you have any information. Quote log 3112 from 22 August.


birminghammail--2020-08-29--West Brom set to face fresh competition for transfer target

West Brom are understood to have an interest from Rico Henry this summer - but if they ’ re to land him , they ’ ll have to see off fresh Premier League competition for his signature .
Albion are looking a freshening up their full-back options in this transfer window , among other positions in the squad , and local lad Henry is viewed as an ideal target .
Make sure you do n't miss a thing - click here to sign up to our Albion newsletter Leeds United , Aston Villa and now Brighton all like the look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Injuries have ravaged Henry ’ s time in West London , until last season when he played regularly and impressed as Brentford just fell short in their quest to reach the Premier League .
Failure to gain promotion inevitably means that interest from top flight clubs has mounted when it comes to the star players in what is a talented squad - and Henry comes into that category .
Speaking about Henry earlier this month , Bees boss Thomas Frank outlined his intentions to retain his services amid such interest from above @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most talented players , ” he explained .
“ We all know how difficult it is to find good left-footed full-backs and wing-backs and he ’ s one of the most talented in the division .
So we definitely want to keep him longer term.
” Albion ’ s first choice left-back currently is Kieran Gibbs , but a recurring hamstring problem restricted him to just 15 league appearances last season , though Albion managed to get by without him as they secured a return to the top flight .
Conor Townsend stepped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second half of the season , after Nathan Ferguson had initially moved over from right-back in the first half of the campaign - before he played his final game for the club in January .

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West Brom are understood to have an interest from Rico Henry this summer - but if they’re to land him, they’ll have to see off fresh Premier League competition for his signature.
Albion are looking a freshening up their full-back options in this transfer window, among other positions in the squad, and local lad Henry is viewed as an ideal target.
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Leeds United, Aston Villa and now Brighton all like the look of the Brentford star too, however.
Injuries have ravaged Henry’s time in West London, until last season when he played regularly and impressed as Brentford just fell short in their quest to reach the Premier League.
Failure to gain promotion inevitably means that interest from top flight clubs has mounted when it comes to the star players in what is a talented squad - and Henry comes into that category.
Speaking about Henry earlier this month, Bees boss Thomas Frank outlined his intentions to retain his services amid such interest from above.
“Rico is one of our most talented players,” he explained.
“We all know how difficult it is to find good left-footed full-backs and wing-backs and he’s one of the most talented in the division. So we definitely want to keep him longer term.”
Albion’s first choice left-back currently is Kieran Gibbs, but a recurring hamstring problem restricted him to just 15 league appearances last season, though Albion managed to get by without him as they secured a return to the top flight.
Conor Townsend stepped up admirably in his place in the second half of the season, after Nathan Ferguson had initially moved over from right-back in the first half of the campaign - before he played his final game for the club in January.


birminghammail--2020-08-29--Villa face fresh competition from rivals for transfer target

Brighton and Hove Albion have reportedly entered the race for Brentford left-back Rico Henry , amid interest from Aston Villa .
Like Bees teammates Said Benrahma and Ollie Watkins , Villa have been credited with an interest in defender Henry , who boss Dean Smith knows well from his time at Griffin Park and also at Walsall .
The Lions are working on a deal that will bring Matty Cash to Villa Park from Nottingham Forest , and it appears as though the other side of the defence could also be examined in the transfer window .
Make sure you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here to sign up to our Villa newsletter Injuries have ravaged Henry ’ s time in West London , until last season when he played regularly and impressed as Brentford just fell short in their quest to reach the Premier League .
Failure to gain promotion inevitably means that interest from top flight clubs has mounted when it comes to the star players in what is a talented squad - and Henry comes into that category .
Villa , who only signed Matt Targett last summer and who also have Neil Taylor as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Leeds United and West Brom if they want Henry this summer , but now Graham Potter ’ s Seagulls have emerged as the latest club to enter the race , according to the Sun .
Speaking about Henry earlier this month , Bees boss Thomas Frank outlined his intentions to retain his services amid such interest from above .
“ Rico is one of our most talented players , ” he explained .
“ We all know how difficult it is to find good left-footed full-backs and wing-backs and he ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ division .
So we definitely want to keep him longer term .
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Brighton and Hove Albion have reportedly entered the race for Brentford left-back Rico Henry, amid interest from Aston Villa.
Like Bees teammates Said Benrahma and Ollie Watkins, Villa have been credited with an interest in defender Henry, who boss Dean Smith knows well from his time at Griffin Park and also at Walsall.
The Lions are working on a deal that will bring Matty Cash to Villa Park from Nottingham Forest, and it appears as though the other side of the defence could also be examined in the transfer window.
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Injuries have ravaged Henry’s time in West London, until last season when he played regularly and impressed as Brentford just fell short in their quest to reach the Premier League.
Failure to gain promotion inevitably means that interest from top flight clubs has mounted when it comes to the star players in what is a talented squad - and Henry comes into that category.
Villa, who only signed Matt Targett last summer and who also have Neil Taylor as back-up in that position, face competition from Leeds United and West Brom if they want Henry this summer, but now Graham Potter’s Seagulls have emerged as the latest club to enter the race, according to the Sun.
Speaking about Henry earlier this month, Bees boss Thomas Frank outlined his intentions to retain his services amid such interest from above.
“Rico is one of our most talented players,” he explained.
“We all know how difficult it is to find good left-footed full-backs and wing-backs and he’s one of the most talented in the division. So we definitely want to keep him longer term.”


birminghammail--2020-08-29--The transfer Aston Villa are keen on - but it's proving difficult

Aston Villa have looked into bringing Tammy Abraham back to the club this summer - but a move is proving to be difficult .
The Lions got a huge helping hand from Abraham in 2018-19 when his 26 goals went a long way to securing Villa ’ s promotion back to the Premier League .
He returned to his parent club last summer and went on to net 19 goals for club and country , sharing the role of leading the line with Olivier Giroud .
Make sure you do n't miss a thing - click here to sign up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been handed fresh options this summer , though , with Timo Werner now expected to take up the centre forward role as first choice , and with Hakim Ziyech and the imminent arrival of Kai Havertz also expected to make Chelsea a force in attack .
That would suggest that Abraham ’ s game-time looks set to be limited in the coming campaign , and a move might be necessary if he is to realise his England ambitions .
Villa , according to the Mail , would be interested on bringing Abraham back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ permanent basis , after the success of that aforementioned loan spell .
Dean Smith knows that adding to , and improving , his attacking options is a priority this summer ; Wesley is making progress from his return from injury , but Mbwana Samatta and Keinan Davis struggled in front of goal in the second half of the season .
They ’ re still keen on Ollie Watkins of Brentford and there could be movement on that front imminently .
Abraham would represent an intriguing deal , because of his ability in front @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his young age , but it appears as though completing such a transfer would be tricky .
Abraham is backing himself to see off that fresh competition from Werner and co and remain Lampard ’ s first choice at Stamford Bridge , as the new campaign draws ever closer .
He explained after the Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich earlier this month that he welcomed the extra competition for places in an increasingly talented looking squad .
“ It ’ s been a phenomenal season for myself and the lads , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ website .
“ I couldn ’ t have asked for a better season .
I have had a few niggles here and there , but I have come out stronger and now I have to build myself for next season and start well and end well .
That ’ s my aim .
I have to raise my bar and go again .
“ This is Chelsea football club .
There is always going to be high standards and competition .
I have to fight for my spot , it ’ s never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never came easy at the start of this season , but I worked my way into the team and that ’ s what I have got to keep doing .
”

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Aston Villa have looked into bringing Tammy Abraham back to the club this summer - but a move is proving to be difficult.
The Lions got a huge helping hand from Abraham in 2018-19 when his 26 goals went a long way to securing Villa’s promotion back to the Premier League.
He returned to his parent club last summer and went on to net 19 goals for club and country, sharing the role of leading the line with Olivier Giroud.
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Frank Lampard has been handed fresh options this summer, though, with Timo Werner now expected to take up the centre forward role as first choice, and with Hakim Ziyech and the imminent arrival of Kai Havertz also expected to make Chelsea a force in attack.
That would suggest that Abraham’s game-time looks set to be limited in the coming campaign, and a move might be necessary if he is to realise his England ambitions.
Villa, according to the Mail, would be interested on bringing Abraham back to the club, potentially on a permanent basis, after the success of that aforementioned loan spell.
Dean Smith knows that adding to, and improving, his attacking options is a priority this summer; Wesley is making progress from his return from injury, but Mbwana Samatta and Keinan Davis struggled in front of goal in the second half of the season.
They’re still keen on Ollie Watkins of Brentford and there could be movement on that front imminently.
Abraham would represent an intriguing deal, because of his ability in front of goal, his international potential and his young age, but it appears as though completing such a transfer would be tricky.
Abraham is backing himself to see off that fresh competition from Werner and co and remain Lampard’s first choice at Stamford Bridge, as the new campaign draws ever closer.
He explained after the Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich earlier this month that he welcomed the extra competition for places in an increasingly talented looking squad.
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“It’s been a phenomenal season for myself and the lads,” Abraham told the club’s official website.
“I couldn’t have asked for a better season. I have had a few niggles here and there, but I have come out stronger and now I have to build myself for next season and start well and end well. That’s my aim. I have to raise my bar and go again.
“This is Chelsea football club. There is always going to be high standards and competition. I have to fight for my spot, it’s never going to come easy.
“It never came easy at the start of this season, but I worked my way into the team and that’s what I have got to keep doing.”


birminghammail--2020-08-29--Lennon's transfer warning amid Ajer interest from West Brom

Celtic manager Neil Lennon insists that he only wants players who are committed to the club , amid speculation that certain members of his squad are angling for a transfer this summer .
West Brom have been credited with an interest in Bhoys centre back Kristoffer Ajer , who is 22 and a Norwegian international , while Olivier Ntcham and Odsonne Edouard have also been linked with moves to the Premier League .
Ajer ’ s representatives have reportedly since approached Celtic to discuss what their valuation of the defender might be .
Make sure you do n't miss a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to our Albion newsletter A host of players , including Fraser Forster , Virgil Van Dijk and Victor Wanyama , have all left Parkhead for English football in recent years , and speculation that key members of the current crop could look for similar only intensified after the club ’ s elimination from the Champions League at the qualification stage .
Lennon only wants players at the club who are committed and shared news that he ’ d held talks with individuals regarding their futures - something that that been ‘ bugging ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year ahead of us ; this is a difficult time of the year , people are unsettled , ” he said .
“ I am not saying there is disharmony within the group but what I want is players who are with us and who really want be successful again this year .
“ They have made inroads into that in the last six months or so [ sharing intentions to leave ] .
So if they don ’ t want to be here , we have to do something about it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ leave the club they are obviously not committed .
I ’ m not going to go into it but I ’ m putting it out there because it has been bugging me for a long , long time .
“ We want them all here .
We want them to settle down and do what ’ s best for the club and that means winning the league and trying to make the best of what ’ s left of the European campaign.
” The Scottish giants are targeting a tenth straight league title @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come to fruition then they ’ ll need all hands on deck - whatever their own personal situations are .
“ It doesn ’ t matter if they want to be here or not , everyone gives 100 % , the gaffer demands it , ” Brown added .
“ For me , the lads want to be here .
I don ’ t know what people have said to the manager individually to be perfectly honest .
“ There are a lot of lads who love this club that want to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here throughout , winning trophies , winning trebles and we know the feeling and it means so much to us .
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Celtic manager Neil Lennon insists that he only wants players who are committed to the club, amid speculation that certain members of his squad are angling for a transfer this summer.
West Brom have been credited with an interest in Bhoys centre back Kristoffer Ajer, who is 22 and a Norwegian international, while Olivier Ntcham and Odsonne Edouard have also been linked with moves to the Premier League.
Ajer’s representatives have reportedly since approached Celtic to discuss what their valuation of the defender might be.
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A host of players, including Fraser Forster, Virgil Van Dijk and Victor Wanyama, have all left Parkhead for English football in recent years, and speculation that key members of the current crop could look for similar only intensified after the club’s elimination from the Champions League at the qualification stage.
Lennon only wants players at the club who are committed and shared news that he’d held talks with individuals regarding their futures - something that that been ‘bugging’ him.
“We have a big year ahead of us; this is a difficult time of the year, people are unsettled,” he said.
“I am not saying there is disharmony within the group but what I want is players who are with us and who really want be successful again this year.
“They have made inroads into that in the last six months or so [sharing intentions to leave]. So if they don’t want to be here, we have to do something about it.
“If they are making waves to leave the club they are obviously not committed. I’m not going to go into it but I’m putting it out there because it has been bugging me for a long, long time.
“We want them all here. We want them to settle down and do what’s best for the club and that means winning the league and trying to make the best of what’s left of the European campaign.”
Celtic captain Scott Brown echoed his manager’s sentiments.
The Scottish giants are targeting a tenth straight league title this season, and for that to come to fruition then they’ll need all hands on deck - whatever their own personal situations are.
“It doesn’t matter if they want to be here or not, everyone gives 100%, the gaffer demands it,” Brown added.
“For me, the lads want to be here. I don’t know what people have said to the manager individually to be perfectly honest.
“There are a lot of lads who love this club that want to see us winning games, that have been here throughout, winning trophies, winning trebles and we know the feeling and it means so much to us.”


birminghammail--2020-08-29--Aston Villa transfer news LIVE: Cash, Watkins & Brewster latest

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

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


birminghammail--2020-08-29--Wolves take aim at Unai Núñez - report

Wolves take aim at Unai Núñez - report

Wolves wo n't at all be put off by a 30 million euro release clause for Athletic Club Bilbao centre-back @ @ @ @ @ , according to reports , it 'll be an encouragement for the club .
AS @ @ @ @ @ Santo has highlighted the centre-back as a target after Núñez rejected three attempts by Bilbao @ @ @ @ @ the club - one that currently expires in 2023 , but that one that has @ @ @ @ @ up for our Wolves newsletter with your email in the box at the top of @ @ @ @ @ The defender is now pondering an exit , with talks at an apparent 'standstill ' @ @ @ @ @ AC Milan , Monaco , Everton , West Ham and Arsenal are named in the @ @ @ @ @ Wanderers warrant a specific mention though - with the Jorge Mendes connection returning .
Núñez @ @ @ @ @ Gestifute agency , is eyeing up Wolves ' 'attractive project ' according to the report @ @ @ @ @ move to help Nuno guide the club back into European football .

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Wolves won't at all be put off by a 30 million euro release clause for Athletic Club Bilbao centre-back Unai Núñez.
In fact, according to reports, it'll be an encouragement for the club.
AS state that Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo has highlighted the centre-back as a target after Núñez rejected three attempts by Bilbao to renew his deal at the club - one that currently expires in 2023, but that one that has a release clause.
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The defender is now pondering an exit, with talks at an apparent 'standstill'.
Wolves, along with AC Milan, Monaco, Everton, West Ham and Arsenal are named in the report as interested parties.
Wanderers warrant a specific mention though - with the Jorge Mendes connection returning. Núñez, represented by Mendes' Gestifute agency, is eyeing up Wolves' 'attractive project' according to the report, and would consider a move to help Nuno guide the club back into European football.
Núñez appeared 22 times for Bilbao last season.


birminghammail--2020-08-29--Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins boost could see a deal agreed next week - report

Next week could herald a flurry of transfer activity for Aston Villa if new reports are accurate .
A deal @ @ @ @ @ for Nottingham Forest full-back Matty Cash , according to a number of reports , with @ @ @ @ @ negotiations for the in-demand Forest star .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your @ @ @ @ @ the top of the page or click here There are other targets in mind as @ @ @ @ @ progressing according to the Telegraph , with Villa confident of sealing a deal for Brentford @ @ @ @ @ believed a fee of £25 million will be required to release Watkins from the Bees @ @ @ @ @ that Watkins , a Dean Smith favourite could be a Villa player as soon as @ @ @ @ @ was named Championship Player of the Season earlier in the week , having scored 26 @ @ @ @ @ the playoffs .

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Next week could herald a flurry of transfer activity for Aston Villa if new reports are accurate.
A deal is close to being agreed for Nottingham Forest full-back Matty Cash, according to a number of reports, with a £12 million bid unlocking negotiations for the in-demand Forest star.
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There are other targets in mind as well, and deals are progressing according to the Telegraph, with Villa confident of sealing a deal for Brentford's Ollie Watkins
It is believed a fee of £25 million will be required to release Watkins from the Bees - but the report states that Watkins, a Dean Smith favourite could be a Villa player as soon as next week.
The forward was named Championship Player of the Season earlier in the week, having scored 26 goals to fire Brentford towards the playoffs.


birminghammail--2020-08-29--Walsall crime rates drop - here are the safest areas

Walsall experienced a slight drop in crime at the start of summer , new police data has revealed .
West Midlands Police received 2,401 crime reports across the borough in June - the latest stats available - compared to 2,458 in May .
This was a decrease of 2.32 per cent .
Black Country Live has analysed the data to find the most and least crime-hit areas in Walsall .
See the list below to find out where your area ranked .
This area saw a slight rise in crime throughout June .
There were 411 crimes reported that month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Violence and sexual offences was the most reported crime , with 132 incidents logged .
Second to that was anti-social behaviour , with 86 logged reports , followed by public order , with 54 .
There were 383 crimes reported in June - compared to 363 the month before .
Violence and sexual offences was the most common offence , with 158 reports .
Anti-social behaviour was in second place , with 77 logged incidents , followed by criminal damage and arson with 48 .
There was a total of 321 crimes reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Violence and sexual offences had the most reports , with 125 incidents logged .
Anti-social behaviour had 55 reports and public order had 36 reports .
A total of 265 crimes were reported in June , compared to 271 the month before .
Violence and sexual offences again topped the list with 92 reports .
There were 52 reports of anti-social behaviour and 23 burglaries logged .
There were 265 crimes reported in June – 15more than in May .
In this area , violence and sexual offences received the most reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was followed by anti-social behaviour , with 70 reports and burglary , with 21 reports .
Brownhills saw a drop in crime throughout June .
In total , there were 211 crimes reported that month , compared to 270 in May .
Violence and sexual offences topped the list with 78 reports .
The second highest crime reported was anti-social behaviour with 44 reports , closely followed by criminal damage and arson offences with 20 reports .
Crime rates increased slightly across this area in June .
There were a total of 215 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 210 in May .
Violence and sexual offences were the highest reported crimes with 104 incidents logged .
This was followed by anti-social behaviour , which had 34 reports and there were 14 public order offences logged .
A total of 200 crimes were reported in Bloxwich in June .
That was 19 less than police received in May .
The most reported crimes were violence and sexual offences , with 81 incidents .
The second highest crime reported was anti-social behaviour with 44 reports , followed by public order with 19 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ throughout May was 130 – 65 less than the month before .
Violence and sexual offences were still the most common reported crime in the area , with 55 incidents logged .
This was followed by anti-social behaviour , which had 22 reports and public order with 13 .

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Walsall experienced a slight drop in crime at the start of summer, new police data has revealed.
West Midlands Police received 2,401 crime reports across the borough in June - the latest stats available - compared to 2,458 in May.
This was a decrease of 2.32 per cent.
Black Country Live has analysed the data to find the most and least crime-hit areas in Walsall.
See the list below to find out where your area ranked.
Willenhall
This area saw a slight rise in crime throughout June.
There were 411 crimes reported that month, compared to 370 in May.
Violence and sexual offences was the most reported crime, with 132 incidents logged.
Second to that was anti-social behaviour, with 86 logged reports, followed by public order, with 54.
Blakenall
There were 383 crimes reported in June - compared to 363 the month before.
Violence and sexual offences was the most common offence, with 158 reports.
Anti-social behaviour was in second place, with 77 logged incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson with 48.
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Darlaston
Crime rates increased in Darlaston throughout June.
There was a total of 321 crimes reported that month - 11 more than May.
Violence and sexual offences had the most reports, with 125 incidents logged.
Anti-social behaviour had 55 reports and public order had 36 reports.
St. Matthew's
St. Matthew's saw a dip in crime.
A total of 265 crimes were reported in June, compared to 271 the month before.
Violence and sexual offences again topped the list with 92 reports.
There were 52 reports of anti-social behaviour and 23 burglaries logged.
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Aldridge
Aldridge experienced a rise in crime.
There were 265 crimes reported in June – 15more than in May.
In this area, violence and sexual offences received the most reports, with 88 incidents logged.
This was followed by anti-social behaviour, with 70 reports and burglary, with 21 reports.
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Brownhills
Brownhills saw a drop in crime throughout June.
In total, there were 211 crimes reported that month, compared to 270 in May.
Violence and sexual offences topped the list with 78 reports.
The second highest crime reported was anti-social behaviour with 44 reports, closely followed by criminal damage and arson offences with 20 reports.
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Delves
Crime rates increased slightly across this area in June.
There were a total of 215 crimes reported that month, compared to 210 in May.
Violence and sexual offences were the highest reported crimes with 104 incidents logged.
This was followed by anti-social behaviour, which had 34 reports and there were 14 public order offences logged.
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Bloxwich
A total of 200 crimes were reported in Bloxwich in June.
That was 19 less than police received in May.
The most reported crimes were violence and sexual offences, with 81 incidents.
The second highest crime reported was anti-social behaviour with 44 reports, followed by public order with 19.
Pleck
The number of crimes reported in Pleck throughout May was 130 – 65 less than the month before.
Violence and sexual offences were still the most common reported crime in the area, with 55 incidents logged.
This was followed by anti-social behaviour, which had 22 reports and public order with 13.


birminghammail--2020-08-29--Eight stamps and coins selling for £45k - you could be sitting on a fortune

Some of the rarest and most valuable UK stamps and coins have been revealed – and some are worth over half a million pounds .
The money team from NetVoucherCodes.co.uk have researched and revealed eight stamps and coins that could earn owners a small fortune , but some are so rare the likelihood of finding one is remote .
Stamp and coin collecting can be seen by many as an outdated hobby and ones without much benefit , but there are a number of collectibles that can earn owners a small fortune .
Stamps from the Victorian era are some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ varieties worth as much as £21,000 .
Many coins are also worth much more than their original value , including the 1937 Edward VIII Brass Threepence , which could fetch an astonishing £45,000 today .
A spokesperson for NetVoucherCodes.co.uk said : “ Coins and stamps are probably some of the more obscure objects to collect nowadays , but it can still be a lucrative hobby .
“ Most often it ’ s commemorative pieces or varieties with errors or misprints that become so heavily sought after , purely because they ’ re so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s a set of coins or stamps that were the first of their kind , or perhaps varieties that were never officially released into circulation , but were only produced as prototypes .
“ The stamps and coins we ’ ve listed here are some of the rarest and therefore the most valuable UK varieties , but there are plenty of others that will still fetch a substantial profit if you happen to have one hidden away somewhere.
” The British Penny Black is coveted among stamp collectors .
Run-of-the-mill Penny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £40 , but the most sought-after are much more expensive , even as much as £45,000 .
In June 2011 , a Penny Black from the first registration sheets created in 1840 sold for around £348,000 ( $ 560,000 ) .
A rare version of this particular design sold for a colossal price in 2012 - £550,000 !
Around two billion of the Penny Reds were printed for issue , but arguably the most valuable are those printed from plate 77 .
The test sheets of the Penny Red from plate 77 contained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the batch made it into circulation .
It ’ s been confirmed that four mint conditions of the stamps and five used versions are the only ones in existence .
These stamps were produced in 1978 and due to an error , the 13p postage price failed to get printed on the stamp .
What was 13p is now worth a staggering £130,000 as there are only three of them in the world – although the Queen is said to own to two of them and a private collector the third , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get ever your hands on this particular rare stamp .
Stamps from the Victorian era are often some of the most rare and valuable , like the Brown Lilac Stamp .
Issued in 1883 , the £1 Brown Lilac Stamp is now considered one of the rarest .
Ones with the original gum adhesive on the back are worth the most – as much as £21,000 .
This coin was made to commemorate King Edward VIII ’ s rise to the throne before he famously abdicated .
While commemorative Royal China was mass-produced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any coins with his head on were created .
In fact , it is estimated only 5-10 were made .
As a result , these coins are valued at around £45,000 each .
Arguably the most famous British coin is the 1933 penny .
Four ‘ pattern ’ versions that were presented as a prototype but never went into production are particularly valuable – one sold for a staggering £72,000 at a London auction in 2016 .
England hosted the UEFA European Football Championship in 1966 , and despite missing out on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was minted to commemorate the occasion .
Just over 2,000 of them were made and they ’ re highly collectable .
However , there is a selection of this coin that feature an incorrect date and a flat surface .
This version of the coin is extremely rare and is worth around £1,700 .
This 50 pence piece is highly recognisable – it features a ring of hands enveloping the text ‘ 1973 50 pence ’ .
Only a few of these coins were made , which were presented to finance ministers and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joined .
It ’ s now worth about £3,000 .

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Some of the rarest and most valuable UK stamps and coins have been revealed – and some are worth over half a million pounds.
The money team from NetVoucherCodes.co.uk have researched and revealed eight stamps and coins that could earn owners a small fortune, but some are so rare the likelihood of finding one is remote.
Stamp and coin collecting can be seen by many as an outdated hobby and ones without much benefit, but there are a number of collectibles that can earn owners a small fortune.
Stamps from the Victorian era are some of the most valuable, with certain varieties worth as much as £21,000.
Many coins are also worth much more than their original value, including the 1937 Edward VIII Brass Threepence, which could fetch an astonishing £45,000 today.
A spokesperson for NetVoucherCodes.co.uk said: “Coins and stamps are probably some of the more obscure objects to collect nowadays, but it can still be a lucrative hobby.
“Most often it’s commemorative pieces or varieties with errors or misprints that become so heavily sought after, purely because they’re so rare.
“In other cases, it’s a set of coins or stamps that were the first of their kind, or perhaps varieties that were never officially released into circulation, but were only produced as prototypes.
“The stamps and coins we’ve listed here are some of the rarest and therefore the most valuable UK varieties, but there are plenty of others that will still fetch a substantial profit if you happen to have one hidden away somewhere.”
Stamps:
1. Penny Black – potential value: £348,000
The British Penny Black is coveted among stamp collectors. Run-of-the-mill Penny Black stamps could be had for around £40, but the most sought-after are much more expensive, even as much as £45,000. In June 2011, a Penny Black from the first registration sheets created in 1840 sold for around £348,000 ($560,000).
2. Plate 77 Penny Red – potential value: £550,000
A rare version of this particular design sold for a colossal price in 2012 - £550,000! Around two billion of the Penny Reds were printed for issue, but arguably the most valuable are those printed from plate 77. The test sheets of the Penny Red from plate 77 contained imperfections but despite this, several from the batch made it into circulation. It’s been confirmed that four mint conditions of the stamps and five used versions are the only ones in existence.
3. Roses Error Stamp – potential value: £130,000
These stamps were produced in 1978 and due to an error, the 13p postage price failed to get printed on the stamp. What was 13p is now worth a staggering £130,000 as there are only three of them in the world – although the Queen is said to own to two of them and a private collector the third, so it’s unlikely you’ll get ever your hands on this particular rare stamp.
4. Brown Lilac Stamp – potential value: £21,000
Stamps from the Victorian era are often some of the most rare and valuable, like the Brown Lilac Stamp. Issued in 1883, the £1 Brown Lilac Stamp is now considered one of the rarest. Ones with the original gum adhesive on the back are worth the most – as much as £21,000.
Coins:
1. 1937 Edward VIII Brass Threepence – potential value: £45,000
This coin was made to commemorate King Edward VIII’s rise to the throne before he famously abdicated.
While commemorative Royal China was mass-produced to honour the new King, hardly any coins with his head on were created.
In fact, it is estimated only 5-10 were made. As a result, these coins are valued at around £45,000 each.
2. 1933 George V Penny – potential value: £72,000
Arguably the most famous British coin is the 1933 penny. Four ‘pattern’ versions that were presented as a prototype but never went into production are particularly valuable – one sold for a staggering £72,000 at a London auction in 2016.
3. Football European Championship £2 – potential value: £1,700
England hosted the UEFA European Football Championship in 1966, and despite missing out on a spot in the finals, a coin was minted to commemorate the occasion. Just over 2,000 of them were made and they’re highly collectable. However, there is a selection of this coin that feature an incorrect date and a flat surface. This version of the coin is extremely rare and is worth around £1,700.
4. 1973 European Economic Community 50p – potential value: £3,000
This 50 pence piece is highly recognisable – it features a ring of hands enveloping the text ‘1973 50 pence’. Only a few of these coins were made, which were presented to finance ministers and Senior Officials of the EEC when England joined. It’s now worth about £3,000.


birminghammail--2020-08-29--Ian Wright sends message to Conor Coady after England call up

The 27-year-old has been added to Gareth Southgate 's squad for next month 's Nations League matches against Iceland and Denmark .
Coady has long been on the periphery of the England setup having played every Premier League game for Wolves in the past two seasons .
Having been handed the captain 's armband by Nuno Espirito Santo , Coady has played a vital role in Wolves ' transition to becoming a force to be reckoned with in the top flight .
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It is always up-to-date with the latest news from across the region @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The centre-back comes into the squad as a replacement for Harry Maguire , after the Manchester United player was found guilty of assault and attempted bribery by a Greek court and subsequently removed from England duty .
Coady won international honours at junior level and helped England win the Under-17 European championships in 2010 but this is his first involvement in the senior squad .
Former Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright was among those to offer his congratulations .
He posted on Twitter : `` Brilliant !
Long time coming Conor !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arsenal midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles also comes into the squad amid interest in his services from Wolves .
The 23-year-old - who was man-of-the-match in Saturday 's Community Shield victory against Liverpool - is reportedly valued at around £20m by the Gunners .
England play away in Iceland on September 5 before taking on Denmark three days later in their first fixtures since November 's 4-0 win over Kosovo .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Conor Coady has received a long-awaited England call up.
The 27-year-old has been added to Gareth Southgate's squad for next month's Nations League matches against Iceland and Denmark.
Coady has long been on the periphery of the England setup having played every Premier League game for Wolves in the past two seasons.
Having been handed the captain's armband by Nuno Espirito Santo, Coady has played a vital role in Wolves' transition to becoming a force to be reckoned with in the top flight.
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The centre-back comes into the squad as a replacement for Harry Maguire, after the Manchester United player was found guilty of assault and attempted bribery by a Greek court and subsequently removed from England duty.
Coady won international honours at junior level and helped England win the Under-17 European championships in 2010 but this is his first involvement in the senior squad.
Former Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright was among those to offer his congratulations. He posted on Twitter: "Brilliant! Long time coming Conor!!! Delighted for you".
Arsenal midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles also comes into the squad amid interest in his services from Wolves.
The 23-year-old - who was man-of-the-match in Saturday's Community Shield victory against Liverpool - is reportedly valued at around £20m by the Gunners.
England play away in Iceland on September 5 before taking on Denmark three days later in their first fixtures since November's 4-0 win over Kosovo.