birminghammail--2020-10-09--New Covid marshals to patrol neighbourhoods to enforce rules

A month after the Government grabbed headlines with its announcement of Covid marshals , Birmingham has finally got some cash to pay for them .
T he city will get £889,747 to bring in Covid marshals to patrol neighbourhoods and keep people safe , plus other measures it wants to introduce to support compliance and promote public health messages .
The money is ring-fenced for the next four months , meaning the council must now work fast to finalise its plans , city council leader Cllr Ian Ward told a meeting today .
`` As we have seen in recent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working closely with West Midlands Police on tackling serious breaches .
`` Now we finally have this funding , we can mobilise additional support for those efforts , '' he told the weekly regional briefing on coronavirus hosted by mayor Andy Street .
The cash is primarily aimed at funding the marshals scheme but can be used for any activity that supports public health measures , including social distancing , to control the spread of COVID-19 across individuals , businesses and in the community .
It is part of a £30m fund distributed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further £30m in government funding will be split between police forces in England and Wales to aid enforcement .
Marshals will not have powers to enforce the law but will advise people on how to follow the rules , Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said .
The government said the funding would help step up enforcement of coronavirus rules in a bid to tackle the rise of infections .
Mr Jenrick told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme that Covid marshals could knock on doors , as they had done in places such as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to enter properties .
He said : `` They wo n't have the power to enforce the law so if there are particularly egregious examples they would need to escalate that to the police and I think that is the right thing to do .
We are not expecting local council officers to get involved in that . ''
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A month after the Government grabbed headlines with its announcement of Covid marshals, Birmingham has finally got some cash to pay for them.
T he city will get £889,747 to bring in Covid marshals to patrol neighbourhoods and keep people safe, plus other measures it wants to introduce to support compliance and promote public health messages.
The money is ring-fenced for the next four months, meaning the council must now work fast to finalise its plans, city council leader Cllr Ian Ward told a meeting today.
"As we have seen in recent weeks, our enforcement staff have been working closely with West Midlands Police on tackling serious breaches.
"Now we finally have this funding, we can mobilise additional support for those efforts," he told the weekly regional briefing on coronavirus hosted by mayor Andy Street.
The cash is primarily aimed at funding the marshals scheme but can be used for any activity that supports public health measures, including social distancing, to control the spread of COVID-19 across individuals, businesses and in the community.
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It is part of a £30m fund distributed by the Government this week.
A further £30m in government funding will be split between police forces in England and Wales to aid enforcement.
Marshals will not have powers to enforce the law but will advise people on how to follow the rules, Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said.
The government said the funding would help step up enforcement of coronavirus rules in a bid to tackle the rise of infections.
Mr Jenrick told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that Covid marshals could knock on doors, as they had done in places such as Leicester, but would not be able to enter properties.
He said: "They won't have the power to enforce the law so if there are particularly egregious examples they would need to escalate that to the police and I think that is the right thing to do. We are not expecting local council officers to get involved in that."
Some of the funding will go towards environmental health officers who do have enforcement powers to ensure businesses obey the restrictions, Mr Jenrick said.
He said he expected the funding to be "used sensitively to help to educate, inform and engage members of the public".


birminghammail--2020-10-09--Mum's 'game-changing' Aldi trick 'that shaves 10 mins off' your shop

A shopper has revealed a brilliant way that everyone who shops at the bargain supermarket to knock even more time off their trip .
When many of us shop at Aldi , it can sometimes proof overwhelming to try and get through the supermarket quick with the large queues that can form at the tills .
And now with Covid-19 introducing stricter rules meaning shopping can take even longer for some of us , especially when we have loads of things to buy .
But now , one savvy mum thinks she has cracked it and she claims that her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minutes off your shop , reports the Manchester Evening News .
Writing in the popular Aldi mums Facebook group , the shopper said : `` If anyone struggles to open the produce bags like me , I ’ ve found a solution .
`` On your way in , tie one of the sanitizer wipes to your trolley to moisten your fingertips ! ''
She added : `` It ’ s so much easier than the 10 minute workout it usually takes to get them open . ''
The post quickly became popular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since racked up over 2,500 likes and hundreds of comments .
Replying to the post , one person said : `` What a game changer !
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Somebody else responded : `` Been doing this for a while now , works a treat , then after you 've unloaded goods into car I use it to wipe steering wheel and hands and mobile phone and dispose of used wipe at home . ''
`` Omggggg thankyouuuu i was seriously struggling.. '' wrote another thankful fan .
A fourth added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This comes after Aldi fans went crazy over another new product .
The supermarket gave customers a sugar rush with the release of new chocolate snowmen which melt into hot chocolate .
The budget supermarket has created a fun and new way to make hot chocolate during the winter months with their milk chocolate and white chocolate snowmen .
Each snowman will contain mini-marshmallows which will float to the top once the snowman starts to melt after being doused in hot milk .

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A shopper has revealed a brilliant way that everyone who shops at the bargain supermarket to knock even more time off their trip.
When many of us shop at Aldi, it can sometimes proof overwhelming to try and get through the supermarket quick with the large queues that can form at the tills.
And now with Covid-19 introducing stricter rules meaning shopping can take even longer for some of us, especially when we have loads of things to buy.
But now, one savvy mum thinks she has cracked it and she claims that her new shopping technique could knock off 10 minutes off your shop, reports the Manchester Evening News.
Writing in the popular Aldi mums Facebook group, the shopper said: "If anyone struggles to open the produce bags like me, I’ve found a solution.
"On your way in, tie one of the sanitizer wipes to your trolley to moisten your fingertips!"
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She added: "It’s so much easier than the 10 minute workout it usually takes to get them open."
The post quickly became popular with other Aldi shoppers, and has since racked up over 2,500 likes and hundreds of comments.
Replying to the post, one person said: "What a game changer!!!"
Somebody else responded: "Been doing this for a while now, works a treat, then after you've unloaded goods into car I use it to wipe steering wheel and hands and mobile phone and dispose of used wipe at home."
"Omggggg thankyouuuu i was seriously struggling.." wrote another thankful fan.
A fourth added: "This is an excellent idea."
This comes after Aldi fans went crazy over another new product. The supermarket gave customers a sugar rush with the release of new chocolate snowmen which melt into hot chocolate.
The budget supermarket has created a fun and new way to make hot chocolate during the winter months with their milk chocolate and white chocolate snowmen.
Each snowman will contain mini-marshmallows which will float to the top once the snowman starts to melt after being doused in hot milk.


birminghammail--2020-10-09--Martin Lewis tells shoppers what they should not buy as presents this Christmas

They are the fall back for many of us at Christmas when faced with the dilemma of what to buy a `` fussy '' friend or relative .
When you have n't a clue what to buy someone it 's easy to give them a gift card for their favourite store .
But financial guru Martin Lewis has said he wo n't be giving anyone a voucher this year and warns us all to give them a wide berth .
The Mirror reports how the money expert issued a stark warning to shoppers - saying they could be `` worthless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them .
Speaking on ITV 's This Morning , the MoneySavingExpert.com founder said he 's `` not a fan of gift cards '' , after viewers asked what they could do with any Cineworld ones they have now .
But those were far from the only gift cards Martin was warning people about .
`` The biggest answer I can give you and anyone else is , and I 've said this many times before but never has it been more pertinent - I am extremely anti gift cards , '' he told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that first of all some of them date - so someone buys them for you and if you do n't use them in two years they are not worth it .
`` But more importantly , if the company goes bust they are worthless .
You just have to claim as a creditor on the administator . ''
But he did offer a glimmer of hope for anyone who is determined to buy a gift card for Christmas .
He said some companies who had a `` rock certain '' future were still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of terrible uncertainty , and retailers wo n't like me saying this , the last thing I would be giving anyone for Christmas is a gift card , unless it is from a company I was absolutely rock certain , '' he said .
Such companies included Amazon and Selfridges , he said - but added : `` I 'm taking a guess I do n't know the strength of these companies '' .
Another option was the One4All gift card which could be spent at a variety of retailers - from All @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the money is protected in case of bankruptcies .

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They are the fall back for many of us at Christmas when faced with the dilemma of what to buy a "fussy" friend or relative.
When you haven't a clue what to buy someone it's easy to give them a gift card for their favourite store.
But financial guru Martin Lewis has said he won't be giving anyone a voucher this year and warns us all to give them a wide berth.
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The Mirror reports how the money expert issued a stark warning to shoppers - saying they could be "worthless" when the recipient comes to spend them.
Speaking on ITV's This Morning, the MoneySavingExpert.com founder said he's "not a fan of gift cards", after viewers asked what they could do with any Cineworld ones they have now.
But those were far from the only gift cards Martin was warning people about.
"The biggest answer I can give you and anyone else is, and I've said this many times before but never has it been more pertinent - I am extremely anti gift cards," he told viewers.
"The simple fact is that first of all some of them date - so someone buys them for you and if you don't use them in two years they are not worth it.
"But more importantly, if the company goes bust they are worthless. You just have to claim as a creditor on the administator."
But he did offer a glimmer of hope for anyone who is determined to buy a gift card for Christmas.
He said some companies who had a "rock certain" future were still worth buying.
"In this time of terrible uncertainty, and retailers won't like me saying this, the last thing I would be giving anyone for Christmas is a gift card, unless it is from a company I was absolutely rock certain," he said.
Such companies included Amazon and Selfridges, he said - but added: "I'm taking a guess I don't know the strength of these companies".
Another option was the One4All gift card which could be spent at a variety of retailers - from All Bar One to Argos and Primark - and the money is protected in case of bankruptcies.


birminghammail--2020-10-09--Student urges others to reach out after being resuscitated from suicide attempt

A former University of Birmingham student has spoken out on his struggles with depression after he tried to take his own life three times while studying .
Henry Lawrence came to the city from Oxford to study material engineering when the stress of his course and difficulty making friends left him battling with his mental health .
The 23-year-old , who originally struggled to talk about how he was feeling , has shared his story in the hope it will help anyone dealing with depression .
He said : `` I had struggled with mental health problems in the past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had thought I was doing okay and had got past that difficult part of my life but it just crept up on me .
`` I was worried about my course and struggling to make friends in a new city which led me to get in with the wrong crowd and start abusing drugs .
`` Everything felt like they were just piling on top of each other and then I had a break-up with my partner at the time and that was what triggered it .
`` I 've attempted to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two of them I was only in the hospital for a matter of hours but one was very serious .
`` I did die and had to be resuscitated .
I was in the hospital for three days , but I do n't remember any of my time in there . ''
The student claims that he found it difficult to reach out for help because he 's autistic and struggles to talk about his emotions .
Henry did seek help at university but was told there would be a nine-month wait for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him in touch with Forward Thinking for support .
He said : `` I think about it now and I feel so stupid for not saying anything , but hindsight is a wonderful thing .
`` I begged my key worker at university to help me and they put me in touch with Forward Thinking for some counselling .
`` I also started to get involved with Movember and they introduced me to other men my age who were struggling , which as sad as it is , it 's comforting to know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people do feel this way .
`` My whole outlook on life has completely changed since that last suicide attempt and I feel like I 'm in a much happier place with a new partner , friends and a job . ''
Henry stayed in Birmingham after university and moved in with his current partner Jaimie in the city centre .
He currently works as an Amazon Delivery driver while he awaits a physical health check in his next steps to becoming a police officer with West Midlands Police .
Although , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parts of his life , Henry is hoping to make changes in the conversation about men 's mental health .
`` There is still a massive stigma for men around mental health , but talking changes everything , '' he said .
`` It 's important to accept that sometimes you are n't always going to be okay but some men believe they 'll be seen as weak if they do .
`` We should be able to say , 'listen , mate I 'm not doing okay today ' and not feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown was n't as bad as I thought it would be for me .
I was worried it would be much worse .
`` I have my girlfriend at home and friends I keep in touch with regularly which helped .
`` I know many others have struggled with this year and I want them to know that they do n't have to struggle alone . ''
The University of Birmingham said it offers a 'range of wellbeing services ' including counselling and psychological help but urges students feeling suicidal or at risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ urgent help from their GP .
If you need support with your mental health contact Samaritans on 116 123 .

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A former University of Birmingham student has spoken out on his struggles with depression after he tried to take his own life three times while studying.
Henry Lawrence came to the city from Oxford to study material engineering when the stress of his course and difficulty making friends left him battling with his mental health.
The 23-year-old, who originally struggled to talk about how he was feeling, has shared his story in the hope it will help anyone dealing with depression.
He said: "I had struggled with mental health problems in the past before coming to university.
"I had thought I was doing okay and had got past that difficult part of my life but it just crept up on me.
"I was worried about my course and struggling to make friends in a new city which led me to get in with the wrong crowd and start abusing drugs.
"Everything felt like they were just piling on top of each other and then I had a break-up with my partner at the time and that was what triggered it.
"I've attempted to take my own life three times now, two of them I was only in the hospital for a matter of hours but one was very serious.
"I did die and had to be resuscitated. I was in the hospital for three days, but I don't remember any of my time in there."
The student claims that he found it difficult to reach out for help because he's autistic and struggles to talk about his emotions.
Henry did seek help at university but was told there would be a nine-month wait for counselling.
His key worker then put him in touch with Forward Thinking for support.
He said: "I think about it now and I feel so stupid for not saying anything, but hindsight is a wonderful thing.
"I begged my key worker at university to help me and they put me in touch with Forward Thinking for some counselling.
"I also started to get involved with Movember and they introduced me to other men my age who were struggling, which as sad as it is, it's comforting to know I'm not alone and that other people do feel this way.
Men's mental health during COVID Figures released earlier this year by Movember, as part of a global study carried out by the Social Research Centre i found that: Nearly half of British men (46 per cent) said no one asked how they’re coping during the COVID-19 pandemic.
22% of men said their mental health had worsened in the first six weeks of the pandemic, with 29% noting increased feelings of loneliness.
Older men are the group most likely to have experienced poorer social connection, with
62 per cent of men aged 45+ years reporting they feel less connected to their friends since the COVID-19 outbreak. Movember’s Global Director of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, Brendan Maher, said: “Many guys are isolated and disconnected from their usual social support networks during COVID-19. "The places men usually go to have those shoulder-to-shoulder conversations with their mates, like going out for a drink or a bite to eat, watching or playing sport, or going to the gym, have been severely reduced. “We know men aren’t great at asking for or seeking help at the best of times, so we need to do as much as we can to buffer some of the problems they’re facing now."
"My whole outlook on life has completely changed since that last suicide attempt and I feel like I'm in a much happier place with a new partner, friends and a job."
Henry stayed in Birmingham after university and moved in with his current partner Jaimie in the city centre.
He currently works as an Amazon Delivery driver while he awaits a physical health check in his next steps to becoming a police officer with West Midlands Police.
Although, he seems to have moved on to better parts of his life, Henry is hoping to make changes in the conversation about men's mental health.
"There is still a massive stigma for men around mental health, but talking changes everything," he said.
"It's important to accept that sometimes you aren't always going to be okay but some men believe they'll be seen as weak if they do.
"We should be able to say, 'listen, mate I'm not doing okay today' and not feel ashamed of it.
"Thankfully, lockdown wasn't as bad as I thought it would be for me. I was worried it would be much worse.
"I have my girlfriend at home and friends I keep in touch with regularly which helped.
"I know many others have struggled with this year and I want them to know that they don't have to struggle alone."
The University of Birmingham said it offers a 'range of wellbeing services' including counselling and psychological help but urges students feeling suicidal or at risk of self-harm or psychotic thoughts to seek urgent help from their GP.
If you need support with your mental health contact Samaritans on 116 123.


birminghammail--2020-10-09--Warning as motorists pulled over by bogus police officers

Drivers in the Black Country and Birmingham have been pulled over by men posing as police officers .
West Midlands Police has urged motorists to remain vigilant following the two incidents , which happened on Tuesday , October 6 .
The first driver was pulled over by a man in a silver Mercedes van at 11.45pm on Wolverhampton Road , Oldbury .
He claimed to be a police officer and started questioning the driver about his vehicle .
Half an hour later , a woman in Shirley reported a similar incident .
She had been pulled over by a man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with blue flashing lights on the dashboard .
He told her he was an officer and began questioning her about her speeding .
Both motorists asked the men for official identification , which they did n't provide and drove off .
A spokesman for the force said : `` We want to remind drivers , especially as the nights are getting darker , to remain vigilant on the road .
`` Police officers will always show their ID , and if you are unsure , call 101 to check their details.
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact police via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk or by calling 101 .
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Drivers in the Black Country and Birmingham have been pulled over by men posing as police officers.
West Midlands Police has urged motorists to remain vigilant following the two incidents, which happened on Tuesday, October 6.
The first driver was pulled over by a man in a silver Mercedes van at 11.45pm on Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury.
He claimed to be a police officer and started questioning the driver about his vehicle.
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Half an hour later, a woman in Shirley reported a similar incident.
She had been pulled over by a man in a smaller, dark coloured car, with blue flashing lights on the dashboard.
He told her he was an officer and began questioning her about her speeding.
Both motorists asked the men for official identification, which they didn't provide and drove off.
A spokesman for the force said: "We want to remind drivers, especially as the nights are getting darker, to remain vigilant on the road.
"Police officers will always show their ID, and if you are unsure, call 101 to check their details. "
Anyone with information about the incidents should contact police via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk or by calling 101.
Always call 999 if think your life is in danger.


birminghammail--2020-10-09--Horse-drawn funeral carriage stops at St Andrew's for Blues fan

This is the moment hundreds of people paid tribute to huge Blues fan Paddy Dalton as his horse-drawn funeral carriage stopped at St Andrew 's .
Birmingham City supporters clapped and sang as the carriage pulled by two while horses entered the stadium this morning ( Friday ) .
The 52-year-old former Jaguar Land Rover manager was found dead at his home in Kingshurst on September 4 .
It was believed he took his own life .
Blues flags were unveiled at the stadium as the carriage came into the grounds with people clapping and singing as it left .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anne 's Church before heading to Woodlands Cemetery in Solihull for burial .
As the funeral was limited , Paddy 's family had asked his many friends to line the streets and meet up at St Andrew 's to pay their respects .
He had been described as 'the life and soul of the party ' by his devastated son Aairon .
He previously told BirminghamLive : `` He had led a very colourful life and had travelled the world twice .
He was the life and soul of the party .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ larger than life .
`` He was a massive Blues fan and was prominent on the scene back in the 1980 's .
`` He was well-loved and well-known .
He could n't go anywhere without him knowing someone .
He even met someone he knew in a bathroom in a restaurant in China .
`` He was from Dublin but moved over here when he was young with his mum .
His life was eventful and not always for the best but it never stopped him being a good person and he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Paddy leaves behind son Aairon , daughter Laroyah , partner Kelly , stepsons James and Jo and grandchildren Eli and Maisie .
Aairon set up a fundraising campaign to raise funds to give his father a fantastic send off .
So far more than £8,000 has been raised .
He posted : `` We wan na give the top man a send off thats gon na go down in history !
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`` As it is family flowers only we would like friends and associates to make a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he deserves !
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This is the moment hundreds of people paid tribute to huge Blues fan Paddy Dalton as his horse-drawn funeral carriage stopped at St Andrew's.
Birmingham City supporters clapped and sang as the carriage pulled by two while horses entered the stadium this morning (Friday).
The 52-year-old former Jaguar Land Rover manager was found dead at his home in Kingshurst on September 4. It was believed he took his own life.
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Blues flags were unveiled at the stadium as the carriage came into the grounds with people clapping and singing as it left.
The cortege then went on to St Anne's Church before heading to Woodlands Cemetery in Solihull for burial.
As the funeral was limited, Paddy's family had asked his many friends to line the streets and meet up at St Andrew's to pay their respects.
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He had been described as 'the life and soul of the party' by his devastated son Aairon.
He previously told BirminghamLive: "He had led a very colourful life and had travelled the world twice. He was the life and soul of the party. He loved to have fun. He was larger than life.
"He was a massive Blues fan and was prominent on the scene back in the 1980's.
(Image: Brumz Updates)
"He was well-loved and well-known. He couldn't go anywhere without him knowing someone. He even met someone he knew in a bathroom in a restaurant in China.
"He was from Dublin but moved over here when he was young with his mum. His life was eventful and not always for the best but it never stopped him being a good person and he will be missed by so many people."
Paddy leaves behind son Aairon, daughter Laroyah, partner Kelly, stepsons James and Jo and grandchildren Eli and Maisie.
Aairon set up a fundraising campaign to raise funds to give his father a fantastic send off. So far more than £8,000 has been raised.
He posted: "We wanna give the top man a send off thats gonna go down in history!!!!!
"As it is family flowers only we would like friends and associates to make a donation toward giving him the send off he deserves!!!!!"
To donate to the fundraising campaign, click here


birminghammail--2020-10-10--Notebook with details of 'crime gang members' stolen from police car

A highly sensitive notebook including details of alleged crime gang members has been stolen from a police car .
And one leading community activist fears the shocking theft may be behind some of the rash of violent crimes that have rocked our region .
Rival mobsters are targeting individuals named in the pad , Bishop Desmond Jaddoo believes .
Chillingly , he says he 's received unconfirmed information about a birthday card allegedly sent to one man whose details were included in the book .
The message inside is said to have stated : `` Happy birthday - it will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police , however , has stressed it is unaware of any violent incident sparked by the theft .
It has issued an apology .
The May 29 incident is now the subject of an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct .
The officer involved has received `` management advice '' and the West Midlands Force has contacted people whose names were in the book .
Mr Jaddoo has lodged a complaint with West Midlands Chief Constable David Thompson over the way the incident has been handled .
He strongly believes the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ general public sensitive data had gone missing as soon as the theft took place .
BirminghamLive received details of the crime , which took place while officers in Ladywood , Birmingham , chased a suspect on foot , on Thursday .
`` The way this has been handled defeats the object of tranparency .
There should have been an open admission much sooner - let the public know that sensitive information has gone missing .
In my opinion , they ( the force ) chose not to be open and transparent .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police attitude to this blase .
`` There has been an escalation in drive-bys and attacks on individuals .
Can anyone tell me there is not a link ?
At the end of the day , we can not rule out a link .
It is clear to me that this book has fallen into the wrong hands .
`` I have one unconfirmed report of someone receiving a birthday card that said , 'Happy birthday - it 's your last one ' .
`` The Crime Commissioner said at the end of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an escalation because gangs were coming out of lockdown .
That book went missing at the end of May .
Are you telling me there is no cause for concern ? ''
He added : `` The police have caused a public safety problem , they have placed pressure on individuals and placed pressure on housing authorities who may have to try to relocate certain people .
`` The full causation is with West Midlands Police and their negligence in handling very sensitive information .
They have failed to safeguard the people .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ through intelligence assessment over whether there is a risk to those named in the notepad .
Assistant Chief Constable Danny Long confirmed it `` contained details of people assessed as being involved in , or vulnerable to , gang related activities . ''
He said : “ We do not believe that the loss of this information has directly put anyone at risk and we ’ ve been in contact with those who ’ ve had any concerns .
“ At present we do not know where the notebook is , the investigation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we continue to monitor any potential risks within our communities and put the appropriate safeguarding in place .
“ We are very sorry that this information found its way into the public domain .
We manage highly sensitive information every day , which is vital in our fight against violent crime .
“ We immediately put the relevant safeguarding in place and were open and transparent with the people who were involved .
`` We did not feel it was appropriate to share this information any wider at the time , as that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ potentially put people at further risk . ''
In a thorough statement , ACC Danny Long explained how the theft occurred .
He said : “ On May 29 a notebook containing rough notes on operational policing matters was taken from one of our unmarked cars in Birmingham .
“ Officers from our gangs team were involved in a footchase in the Ladywood area , and the notebook was stolen during this time .
“ An investigation was immediately launched to determine any threat and risk posed to members of our community .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the officers involved so we could quickly determine what was contained within the notebook .
“ Once this review was carried out we undertook a comprehensive intelligence assessment to understand if any of this information would pose a risk to any individuals .
“ The notebook contained details of people assessed as being involved in , or vulnerable to gang related activities .
“ We conducted a series of visits and sent formal letters to the people whose details were thought to be contained within the notebook , notifying them of the theft @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loss was investigated by our professional standards department and we referred it to the Information Commissioner ’ s Office ( ICO ) and the Independent Office for Police Conduct ( IOPC ) The ICO investigation is ongoing .
“ The officer involved was given management advice and we ’ ve been working to address our policies regarding how we use , store and destroy sensitive information . ''
He added : “ We immediately put the relevant safeguarding in place and were open and transparent with the people who were involved .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ share this information any wider at the time , as that may have the situation worse , or potentially put people at further risk .
“ We will welcome the findings of the ICO report once completed and will take any recommendations on board . ''
In his letter to the chief constable , Mr Jaddoo said : This book allegedly contains information regarding suspected gang members , their associates and their families and other persons of interest including supposed gang nominals .
`` The sensitivity of this included , to my understanding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , car registrations ... '' Clearly this is a serious breach and it has been noted that since this book has gone missing there has been an increase in violence as previously described .
`` Families have advised me that they are living in fear , individuals have been contacted and , to paraphrase , told to make funeral arrangements .
`` There is a clear link between this incident and the increase in violence on our streets . ''

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A highly sensitive notebook including details of alleged crime gang members has been stolen from a police car.
And one leading community activist fears the shocking theft may be behind some of the rash of violent crimes that have rocked our region.
Rival mobsters are targeting individuals named in the pad, Bishop Desmond Jaddoo believes.
Chillingly, he says he's received unconfirmed information about a birthday card allegedly sent to one man whose details were included in the book. The message inside is said to have stated: "Happy birthday - it will be your last."
West Midlands Police, however, has stressed it is unaware of any violent incident sparked by the theft. It has issued an apology.
The May 29 incident is now the subject of an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
The officer involved has received "management advice" and the West Midlands Force has contacted people whose names were in the book.
Mr Jaddoo has lodged a complaint with West Midlands Chief Constable David Thompson over the way the incident has been handled.
He strongly believes the force had a duty to inform the general public sensitive data had gone missing as soon as the theft took place.
BirminghamLive received details of the crime, which took place while officers in Ladywood, Birmingham, chased a suspect on foot, on Thursday.
"The way this has been handled defeats the object of tranparency. There should have been an open admission much sooner - let the public know that sensitive information has gone missing. In my opinion, they (the force) chose not to be open and transparent. In all honesty, I've found the police attitude to this blase.
"There has been an escalation in drive-bys and attacks on individuals. Can anyone tell me there is not a link? At the end of the day, we cannot rule out a link. It is clear to me that this book has fallen into the wrong hands.
"I have one unconfirmed report of someone receiving a birthday card that said, 'Happy birthday - it's your last one'.
"The Crime Commissioner said at the end of June, beginning of July there was an escalation because gangs were coming out of lockdown. That book went missing at the end of May. Are you telling me there is no cause for concern?"
He added: "The police have caused a public safety problem, they have placed pressure on individuals and placed pressure on housing authorities who may have to try to relocate certain people.
"The full causation is with West Midlands Police and their negligence in handling very sensitive information. They have failed to safeguard the people."
The force has carried out a through intelligence assessment over whether there is a risk to those named in the notepad.
Assistant Chief Constable Danny Long confirmed it "contained details of people assessed as being involved in, or vulnerable to, gang related activities."
He said: “We do not believe that the loss of this information has directly put anyone at risk and we’ve been in contact with those who’ve had any concerns.
“At present we do not know where the notebook is, the investigation into the theft is ongoing, and we continue to monitor any potential risks within our communities and put the appropriate safeguarding in place.
“We are very sorry that this information found its way into the public domain. We manage highly sensitive information every day, which is vital in our fight against violent crime.
“We immediately put the relevant safeguarding in place and were open and transparent with the people who were involved.
"We did not feel it was appropriate to share this information any wider at the time, as that may have the situation worse, or potentially put people at further risk."
In a thorough statement, ACC Danny Long explained how the theft occurred.
He said: “On May 29 a notebook containing rough notes on operational policing matters was taken from one of our unmarked cars in Birmingham.
“Officers from our gangs team were involved in a footchase in the Ladywood area, and the notebook was stolen during this time.
“An investigation was immediately launched to determine any threat and risk posed to members of our community.
“A debrief was carried out with the officers involved so we could quickly determine what was contained within the notebook.
“Once this review was carried out we undertook a comprehensive intelligence assessment to understand if any of this information would pose a risk to any individuals.
“The notebook contained details of people assessed as being involved in, or vulnerable to gang related activities.
“We conducted a series of visits and sent formal letters to the people whose details were thought to be contained within the notebook, notifying them of the theft and offering support.
“The data loss was investigated by our professional standards department and we referred it to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). The ICO investigation is ongoing.
“The officer involved was given management advice and we’ve been working to address our policies regarding how we use, store and destroy sensitive information."
He added: “We immediately put the relevant safeguarding in place and were open and transparent with the people who were involved. We did not feel it was appropriate to share this information any wider at the time, as that may have the situation worse, or potentially put people at further risk.
“We will welcome the findings of the ICO report once completed and will take any recommendations on board."
In his letter to the chief constable, Mr Jaddoo said: This book allegedly contains information regarding suspected gang members, their associates and their families and other persons of interest including supposed gang nominals.
"The sensitivity of this included, to my understanding, names, addresses, mobile numbers, car registrations...
"Clearly this is a serious breach and it has been noted that since this book has gone missing there has been an increase in violence as previously described.
"Families have advised me that they are living in fear, individuals have been contacted and, to paraphrase, told to make funeral arrangements.
"There is a clear link between this incident and the increase in violence on our streets."


birminghammail--2020-10-10--Just 3 parts of UK have falling Covid rate - including part of Black Country

Three places in England have a falling Covid-19 rate - and one of them is in the West Midlands , according to new data .
As the government prepares to unleash new restrictions next week , with Prime Minister Boris Johnson announcing changes on Monday , new data has emerged .
It shows the Covid-19 rate in just three parts of the country is falling - and one of them is Wolverhampton .
The Isle of Scilly and Luton completes the trio , as all three recorded a fall in Covid-19 cases in the last week , the only three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rate is not rising .
Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly saw cases plummet by 33.34 per cent , according to Public Health England , as Wolverhampton recorded a small dip of 1.6 % - from 70.2 to 69.1 per 100,000 .
Nottingham is now England 's Covid-19 hotspot with the highest rate in England .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce a new three-tier traffic light system from Monday , set to take effect on Wednesday .
The new system will see pubs and the hospitality sector shut in the worst-hit areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everybody else .
Mr Johnson will announce the new measures in the Commons .
The Prime Minister 's chief strategic adviser Sir Edward Lister wrote to northern MPs following a meeting with leaders from the north on Friday to warn them it was `` very likely '' the region would be hit with tougher rules .
But northern leaders have complained they have not been consulted and said that more restrictions will lead to further `` resistance and further confusion '' .
Under the three-tier system , different parts of the country would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ areas in the highest level expected to face tough restrictions such as pubs closing .
Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson said he expected his city to be in the highest category .

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Three places in England have a falling Covid-19 rate - and one of them is in the West Midlands, according to new data.
As the government prepares to unleash new restrictions next week, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson announcing changes on Monday, new data has emerged.
It shows the Covid-19 rate in just three parts of the country is falling - and one of them is Wolverhampton.
The Isle of Scilly and Luton completes the trio, as all three recorded a fall in Covid-19 cases in the last week, the only three places in the country where the weekly rate is not rising.
Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly saw cases plummet by 33.34 per cent, according to Public Health England, as Wolverhampton recorded a small dip of 1.6% - from 70.2 to 69.1 per 100,000.
Nottingham is now England's Covid-19 hotspot with the highest rate in England.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce a new three-tier traffic light system from Monday, set to take effect on Wednesday.
The new system will see pubs and the hospitality sector shut in the worst-hit areas, with restrictions on households mixing for everybody else.
Mr Johnson will announce the new measures in the Commons.
The Prime Minister's chief strategic adviser Sir Edward Lister wrote to northern MPs following a meeting with leaders from the north on Friday to warn them it was "very likely" the region would be hit with tougher rules.
But northern leaders have complained they have not been consulted and said that more restrictions will lead to further "resistance and further confusion".
Under the three-tier system, different parts of the country would be placed in different categories, with areas in the highest level expected to face tough restrictions such as pubs closing.
Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson said he expected his city to be in the highest category.


birminghammail--2020-10-10--Aston Villa's Jack Grealish details shock Liverpool injury scare

Jack Grealish has explained how he did n't even expect to play against Liverpool before thrashing the champions 7-2 .
The Villa skipper admitted having to face a late fitness test on his left hamstring just hours before kick-off at Villa Park last week .
Grealish , 25 , soon ripped Liverpool to bits with an incredible performance which heralded THREE assists and TWO goals .
The star from Solihull became the first-ever player to have a hand in FIVE goals against Liverpool and he 's continued his form with England .
Reflecting on the memorable 7-2 victory , Grealish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actually a weird one .
I had a fitness test on the day of the Liverpool game ( last Sunday ) .
`` I hadn ’ t even trained for the two days before it because I had a sore hamstring .
I didn ’ t expect to play the way I did .
`` ( The result ) doesn ’ t come around often in your lifetime as a footballer , it was crazy . ''
Grealish picked up the man of the match gong after his brilliant showing on his full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I ’ m capable of these types of performances , '' he explained after the 3-0 win .
`` The aim is to do it every weekend like some of the players in this ( England ) squad – Harry Kane , Raheem ( Sterling ) , Marcus ( Rashford ) .
It is the standard these guys set .
`` You only have to look at Harry Kane .
He is first on the training pitch , he is first in the meetings .
He is last off the training pitch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free-kicks – every single day .
`` No wonder he is one of the best strikers in the world .
It makes you want to go back to Villa and set those standards . ''
Grealish looks primed to start once more for Gareth Southgate in tomorrow 's Nations League clash against Belgium at Wembley .

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Jack Grealish has explained how he didn't even expect to play against Liverpool before thrashing the champions 7-2.
The Villa skipper admitted having to face a late fitness test on his left hamstring just hours before kick-off at Villa Park last week.
Grealish, 25, soon ripped Liverpool to bits with an incredible performance which heralded THREE assists and TWO goals.
The star from Solihull became the first-ever player to have a hand in FIVE goals against Liverpool and he's continued his form with England.
Reflecting on the memorable 7-2 victory, Grealish told the Guardian : "It was actually a weird one. I had a fitness test on the day of the Liverpool game (last Sunday).
"I hadn’t even trained for the two days before it because I had a sore hamstring. I didn’t expect to play the way I did.
"(The result) doesn’t come around often in your lifetime as a footballer, it was crazy."
Grealish picked up the man of the match gong after his brilliant showing on his full England debut against Wales this week.
"I’m capable of these types of performances," he explained after the 3-0 win.
"The aim is to do it every weekend like some of the players in this (England) squad – Harry Kane, Raheem (Sterling), Marcus (Rashford). It is the standard these guys set.
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"You only have to look at Harry Kane. He is first on the training pitch, he is first in the meetings. He is last off the training pitch, he is practising his finishing, free-kicks – every single day.
"No wonder he is one of the best strikers in the world. It makes you want to go back to Villa and set those standards."
Grealish looks primed to start once more for Gareth Southgate in tomorrow's Nations League clash against Belgium at Wembley.


birminghammail--2020-10-10--Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio teases he knows exactly how the show will end

Filming resumed on the sixth series of Line of Duty at the start of September after it had been halted by the coronavirus pandemic .
But what exactly can we expect ?
Line of Duty writer and showrunner Jed Mercurio may have some tantalising clues to offer in an interview during the Royal Television Society 's upcoming Midlands Careers Fair .
Jed is among the special guests at this year 's event where he will talk about writing for TV and how writers can best enter the industry - as well as giving some clues on Line of Duty .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ conversation with Jed Mercurio ' interview , we can reveal he says he knows exactly how Line of Duty will end .
Jed will also talk about how he writes , his relationship with Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight and how filming the sixth series is going during the pandemic .
He also says he would like to make Line of Duty or another show back in Birmingham again where it started .
Jed , who was brought up in Cannock and worked in Birmingham as a doctor , says : `` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a writer , it ’ s where I grew up .
I wrote The Grimleys set in the Black Country .
`` When we started with Line of Duty it was originally set and filmed in Birmingham .
Pretty much at the last minute , the BBC legal advice was that we shouldn ’ t specify that the series was set there , so we anonymised the location .
`` We shot in Birmingham but we never said that ’ s where we were .
Unfortunately as we went forward the production was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We are very happy here in Belfast but I would love to work in Birmingham again if that ’ s possible . ''
The next series of Line of Duty is due to air on BBC1 sometime in 2021 and will see Superintendent Ted Hastings ( Adrian Dunbar ) , DI Kate Fleming ( Vicky McClure ) and DS Steve Arnott ( Martin Compston ) back in action at fictional police anti-corruption unit AC-12 .
The guest lead will be Kelly Macdonald , who plays DCI Joanne Davidson .
She 's described @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unsolved murder , whose unconventional conduct raises suspicions at AC-12 .
Line of Duty writer and showrunner Jed Mercurio had earlier said : `` We 're honoured that Kelly Macdonald will join Martin , Vicky and Adrian in series six of Line Of Duty .
DCI Joanne Davidson will prove the most enigmatic adversary AC-12 have ever faced . ''
But where will she fit into the unit 's ongoing hunt for the fourth H ?
A big twist in series five revealed that H is not one person , but a group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The letter H in Morse code is four dots , '' DS Steve Arnott ( played by Martin Compston ) deduced , suggesting they had misinterpreted a sign from D.I .
Matthew Cottan as he took his last breaths .
`` H is not an initial , it ’ s a clue .
Four dots .
Four caddies .
Four police staff in league with organised crime , '' he told the team .
We currently know the identity of three of those : DI Matthew Cotton ( Craig Parkinson ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paul Higgins ) and police lawyer Gill Biggeloe ( Polly Walker ) , who was arrested in the series five finale .
But whether the answers will all come during series six is not yet clear .
Mercurio had said at the BFI & Radio Times Festival : `` Once series five has finished airing we 'll have a conversation with the BBC , with a view to whether there ’ s a possibility to series seven being commissioned . ''
Find out what 's on in your area by typing your postcode @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Midlands Careers Fair , this year taking place online because of Covid restrictions , will run from Monday , October 12 , to Thursday , October 15 .
Other special guests include Birmingham-born Barbara Slater , the BBC director of sport ; BBC3 director Fiona Campbell ; and producers of shows including Gogglebox , Britain 's Got Talent and Made in Chelsea .
It will also visit the set of the BBC 's Birmingham-filmed soap Doctors .
More information about the careers fair at the official website here And you can book a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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Filming resumed on the sixth series of Line of Duty at the start of September after it had been halted by the coronavirus pandemic.
But what exactly can we expect?
Line of Duty writer and showrunner Jed Mercurio may have some tantalising clues to offer in an interview during the Royal Television Society's upcoming Midlands Careers Fair.
Jed is among the special guests at this year's event where he will talk about writing for TV and how writers can best enter the industry - as well as giving some clues on Line of Duty.
(Image: Getty Images)
In an exclusive teaser of that 'In conversation with Jed Mercurio' interview, we can reveal he says he knows exactly how Line of Duty will end.
Jed will also talk about how he writes, his relationship with Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight and how filming the sixth series is going during the pandemic.
He also says he would like to make Line of Duty or another show back in Birmingham again where it started.
(Image: PA)
Jed, who was brought up in Cannock and worked in Birmingham as a doctor, says: "The Midlands is hugely important to me as a writer, it’s where I grew up. I wrote The Grimleys set in the Black Country.
"When we started with Line of Duty it was originally set and filmed in Birmingham. Pretty much at the last minute, the BBC legal advice was that we shouldn’t specify that the series was set there, so we anonymised the location.
"We shot in Birmingham but we never said that’s where we were. Unfortunately as we went forward the production was moved by the BBC away from Birmingham. We are very happy here in Belfast but I would love to work in Birmingham again if that’s possible."
The next series of Line of Duty is due to air on BBC1 sometime in 2021 and will see Superintendent Ted Hastings (Adrian Dunbar), DI Kate Fleming (Vicky McClure) and DS Steve Arnott (Martin Compston) back in action at fictional police anti-corruption unit AC-12.
The guest lead will be Kelly Macdonald, who plays DCI Joanne Davidson. She's described as the senior investigating officer of an unsolved murder, whose unconventional conduct raises suspicions at AC-12.
Line of Duty writer and showrunner Jed Mercurio had earlier said: "We're honoured that Kelly Macdonald will join Martin, Vicky and Adrian in series six of Line Of Duty. DCI Joanne Davidson will prove the most enigmatic adversary AC-12 have ever faced."
But where will she fit into the unit's ongoing hunt for the fourth H?
A big twist in series five revealed that H is not one person, but a group of four high-ranking corrupt law enforcement officials.
"The letter H in Morse code is four dots," DS Steve Arnott (played by Martin Compston) deduced, suggesting they had misinterpreted a sign from D.I. Matthew Cottan as he took his last breaths.
"H is not an initial, it’s a clue. Four dots. Four caddies. Four police staff in league with organised crime," he told the team.
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We currently know the identity of three of those: DI Matthew Cotton (Craig Parkinson) himself, Chief Superintendent Derek Hilton (Paul Higgins) and police lawyer Gill Biggeloe (Polly Walker), who was arrested in the series five finale.
But whether the answers will all come during series six is not yet clear.
Mercurio had said at the BFI & Radio Times Festival: "Once series five has finished airing we'll have a conversation with the BBC, with a view to whether there’s a possibility to series seven being commissioned."
Find out what's on in your area by typing your postcode in the box below:
The RTS Midlands Careers Fair, this year taking place online because of Covid restrictions, will run from Monday, October 12, to Thursday, October 15.
Other special guests include Birmingham-born Barbara Slater, the BBC director of sport; BBC3 director Fiona Campbell; and producers of shows including Gogglebox, Britain's Got Talent and Made in Chelsea.
It will also visit the set of the BBC's Birmingham-filmed soap Doctors.
More information about the careers fair at the official website here
And you can book a spot at the Jed Mercurio interview here.


birminghammail--2020-10-10--Massive £122k cannabis farm busted at city house

A huge cannabis factory has been shutdown after police raided an address in Wolverhampton .
West Midlands Police said the hidden factory on Merridale Street West , which is in the St Peter 's area of the city , was busted at around 3pm on Friday , October 9 .
A spokesman for the force said the crops inside the address would be worth in the region of £122,000 on the streets .
No arrests have been made and police enquiries continue .
Pictures from the scene - which can be viewed above and below - shows the set up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lights , power banks and wooden trellis installed to help the plants grow to full height .
The door to the property had also been smashed in during the drugs bust .
A spokesman for West Midlands Police added : `` A drugs warrant has been executed on Merridale Street West just before 3pm by the team on Friday , October 9 .
A significant amount of cannabis - around 122 plants - was being grown in the property .
Cops say criminals are using more inventive ways to conceal cannabis grows – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the back of shops and even underground .
Cannabis farms are very dangerous places and pose a serious risk of fire .
Often the electricity meter has been bypassed and seriously overloaded electrical circuits run close to water-filled pipes .
Plants - which contain CBD and THC - grown upstairs in a building can also cause floorboards to rot , presenting the danger of collapse .

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Jordan Coussins, Kelly Ashmore)

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A huge cannabis factory has been shutdown after police raided an address in Wolverhampton.
West Midlands Police said the hidden factory on Merridale Street West, which is in the St Peter's area of the city, was busted at around 3pm on Friday, October 9.
A spokesman for the force said the crops inside the address would be worth in the region of £122,000 on the streets.
No arrests have been made and police enquiries continue.
Pictures from the scene - which can be viewed above and below - shows the set up was complete with air ducts, specialist lights, power banks and wooden trellis installed to help the plants grow to full height.
The door to the property had also been smashed in during the drugs bust.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police added: "A drugs warrant has been executed on Merridale Street West just before 3pm by the team on Friday, October 9. A significant amount of cannabis - around 122 plants - was being grown in the property.
Cops say criminals are using more inventive ways to conceal cannabis grows – not just in rooms, but in the back of shops and even underground.
Cannabis farms are very dangerous places and pose a serious risk of fire. Often the electricity meter has been bypassed and seriously overloaded electrical circuits run close to water-filled pipes.
Plants - which contain CBD and THC - grown upstairs in a building can also cause floorboards to rot, presenting the danger of collapse.


birminghammail--2020-10-10--What happened to Dean Smith's first ever Aston Villa line-up?

A lot has changed for Aston Villa over the last two years , and clearly for the better .
Back in October 2018 , a slow start to the 2018/19 season , Villa parted ways with Steve Bruce and appointed Dean Smith as their new manager .
Twenty-four months on the former Brentford boss has overseen a 100 per cent start to the 2020/21 Premier League season , but it ’ s worth remembering what things looked like when he first started life at the club .
Smith ’ s first game in charge was a 1-0 victory over Swansea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Championship thanks to an early Tammy Abraham goal .
Here ’ s what has happened to the players he used that day .
A 2018 signing from Ingolstadt , Nyland played 23 games in Villa ’ s promotion campaign and was one of four keepers used by Smith in the Premier League last season along with Tom Heaton , Pepe Reina and Jed Steer .
Despite playing the full 90 minutes in last season ’ s Carabao Cup final , Nyland was released by mutual consent on Monday and is now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The 2018/19 season was Hutton ’ s last as a professional footballer , with the Scottish international playing his last match in the final game of the regular season before sitting out of the play-offs .
In eight years as a Villa player , Hutton - more commonly known as The Scottish Cafu - played more than 200 games with THAT goal against Birmingham City heralded as one of the best-ever at Villa Park .
He announced his retirement in February 2020 .
Tuanzebe ’ s arrival on-loan from Manchester United was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he followed an injury-hit 2017/18 loan spell with a much more productive one the following season .
The centre-back is now back at Old Trafford , but has continued to struggle with injuries and played just 10 games last season .
The loan ace struck up a memorable partnership with Tyrone Mings as Villa secured promotion in 2019 .
Welsh international centre-back Chester was a regular under Smith until injury struck in January , and he was unable to regain his place after Villa ’ s promotion .
The defender was loaned out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joined the Championship side permanently following his release over the summer .
Chester was club captain and a valuable member of Smith 's dressing room .
A bit of a hero with supporters knowing he played through the pain barrier to help Villa 's rise to promotion .
Taylor played more than half of Villa ’ s games during the promotion campaign , including a 90-minute run-out in the play-off final , but the arrival of Matt Targett last season saw his opportunities limited .
The Welshman is still at Villa Park , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been in the Carabao Cup .
Taylor remains a big part of the make-up at Bodymoor Heath and will be missed when his contract expires next summer .
The 31-year-old has been a good servant to Smith and Villa .
Elmohamady is another man whose role has changed from regular starter in the Championship to squad player in the Premier League .
The Egypt international has seen new signing Matty Cash lock down the right-back spot , while there ’ s plenty of competition on the right wing , but he got his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an 80th-minute substitute against Liverpool .
Again , like Taylor , 'Elmo ' is a huge character around Bodymoor and has been an excellent addition ever since Steve Bruce signed him for £1 million back in 2017 .
Currently ahead of Freddie Guilbert in the pecking order and remains very much a Mr Reliable as far as Smith 's concerned .
Icelandic midfielder Bjarnason left Villa in 2019 , moving to Al-Arabi and then Brescia in January 2020 .
He remains part of his country ’ s national squad , as they prepare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week .
During his three years at Villa Bjarnason made 54 appearances ( 27 Championship starts ) and scored five goals , including a brilliant strike in the 4-1 win over Wolves in March 2018 .
A bit of a bit-part player , sadly .
McGinn had no English Premier League experience before winning promotion with Villa , but he has taken to the higher level like a duck to water .
The Scot was the first man to score a league goal for Smith ’ s side last season at Spurs and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign in Sunday ’ s 7-2 victory over the champions .
The £2.75 million signing from Hibernian back in 2018 must go down as one of the best pieces of Villa in the club 's recent history , such has been McGinn 's important to Villa .
'Ginny ' is back to his best now as well after suffering back-to-back injuries last season .
In the Championship , of course , McGinn scored seven during Villa 's promotion year - including the killer second in the play-off final at Wembley .
McGinn 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ final , the Wembley game would turn out to be Adomah ’ s last in a Villa shirt .
An affable character during his time at Villa , Adomah once scored 15 in a single season to help Villa reach the play-off final against Fulham .
The Ghanaian winger began last season at Nottingham Forest , ended it on loan at Cardiff City , and is now on the books of Queens Park Rangers .
At Villa Park , Adomah - AKA Uncle Albert - made 125 appearances in three seasons following a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2016 .
Grealish was already important to Villa before Smith was appointed , but he has taken things up several notches since October 2018 .
Eight league goals last season , more than any other Villa player , and five in five appearances in league and cup already this term .
Oh , and a new five-year deal - the news every fan wanted to hear .
The academy graduate was given the captain 's armband by Smith and it kicked Grealish 's game into another gear as he starred throughout Villa 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The 25-year-old is the best player Smith 's ever worked with and now he 's a fully-fledged England international .
What a player and what a future for Villa with their man man running riot .
The second-highest scorer in the 2018/19 Championship with 25 goals , Abraham has continued his progress in the Premier League .
Sure , it ’ s not happened at Villa Park , with the striker returning to parent club Chelsea , but 15 league goals last season and a first senior international strike for England against Montenegro @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Abraham last summer but a move could n't materialise .
Must go down as one of Villa 's best-ever loan signings .
An absolute bagsman who 's still only 23 .
Scored FOUR goals in the mental 5-5 draw with Nottingham Forest , if you remember .
A class act .
Another of the 2018/19 loan army , Bolasie moved to Belgium for the second half of that season before 2019/20 brought a year ’ s loan in Portugal with Sporting CP .
He ’ s now back at parent club Everton , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ competitive game this season .
Bolasie 's time at Villa was plagued by injury and fitness issues after he revealed he arrived at Bodymoor Heath incredibly unfit .
Smith cut his loan short by six months in January 2019 after he managed just nine starts prior to leaving .
Scored twice in a Villa shirt against Rotherham and Preston - the latter Bruce 's final match in charge .
Kodjia scored nine league goals in the promotion campaign , but left Villa in January 2020 after his only goals last season came in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now playing - and scoring plenty - for Al-Gharafa in the Qatar Stars League .
Smith , meanwhile , controversially said the Premier League would suit Kodjia 's game more than the Championship but was quick to criticise the striker for not being up to the required standard back in January .
Hourihane has fought off competition from plenty of new arrivals , remaining important to the Villa squad despite the club spending big two summers in a row .
The Irish international scored three Premier League goals in 27 outings last season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ term with a strike in the 3-0 win at Fulham in September .
He was originally signed by Bruce in January 2017 for as little as £3 million and , again , the midfielder must go down as one of Villa 's shrewdest signings .
Played a key role throughout Project Restart to help Villa stay up while , this season , he 's got a real fight on his hands following the arrival of Ross Barkley .
Hourihane signed a new long-term contract last summer following his promotion exploits .

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A lot has changed for Aston Villa over the last two years, and clearly for the better.
Back in October 2018, a slow start to the 2018/19 season, Villa parted ways with Steve Bruce and appointed Dean Smith as their new manager.
Twenty-four months on the former Brentford boss has overseen a 100 per cent start to the 2020/21 Premier League season, but it’s worth remembering what things looked like when he first started life at the club.
Smith’s first game in charge was a 1-0 victory over Swansea City which saw Villa climb to 13th in the Championship thanks to an early Tammy Abraham goal.
Here’s what has happened to the players he used that day.
Orjan Nyland
A 2018 signing from Ingolstadt, Nyland played 23 games in Villa’s promotion campaign and was one of four keepers used by Smith in the Premier League last season along with Tom Heaton, Pepe Reina and Jed Steer.
Despite playing the full 90 minutes in last season’s Carabao Cup final, Nyland was released by mutual consent on Monday and is now on the lookout for a new club.
Alan Hutton
The 2018/19 season was Hutton’s last as a professional footballer, with the Scottish international playing his last match in the final game of the regular season before sitting out of the play-offs.
In eight years as a Villa player, Hutton - more commonly known as The Scottish Cafu - played more than 200 games with THAT goal against Birmingham City heralded as one of the best-ever at Villa Park. He announced his retirement in February 2020.
Axel Tuanzebe
Tuanzebe’s arrival on-loan from Manchester United was a case of second time lucky as he followed an injury-hit 2017/18 loan spell with a much more productive one the following season.
The centre-back is now back at Old Trafford, but has continued to struggle with injuries and played just 10 games last season. The loan ace struck up a memorable partnership with Tyrone Mings as Villa secured promotion in 2019.
James Chester
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Welsh international centre-back Chester was a regular under Smith until injury struck in January, and he was unable to regain his place after Villa’s promotion.
The defender was loaned out to Stoke City last season, and joined the Championship side permanently following his release over the summer. Chester was club captain and a valuable member of Smith's dressing room. A bit of a hero with supporters knowing he played through the pain barrier to help Villa's rise to promotion.
Neil Taylor
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Taylor played more than half of Villa’s games during the promotion campaign, including a 90-minute run-out in the play-off final, but the arrival of Matt Targett last season saw his opportunities limited.
The Welshman is still at Villa Park, but his only action this season has been in the Carabao Cup. Taylor remains a big part of the make-up at Bodymoor Heath and will be missed when his contract expires next summer. The 31-year-old has been a good servant to Smith and Villa.
Ahmed Elmohamady
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Elmohamady is another man whose role has changed from regular starter in the Championship to squad player in the Premier League.
The Egypt international has seen new signing Matty Cash lock down the right-back spot, while there’s plenty of competition on the right wing, but he got his first league minutes of the season as an 80th-minute substitute against Liverpool.
Again, like Taylor, 'Elmo' is a huge character around Bodymoor and has been an excellent addition ever since Steve Bruce signed him for £1 million back in 2017. Currently ahead of Freddie Guilbert in the pecking order and remains very much a Mr Reliable as far as Smith's concerned.
Birkir Bjarnason
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Icelandic midfielder Bjarnason left Villa in 2019, moving to Al-Arabi and then Brescia in January 2020.
He remains part of his country’s national squad, as they prepare for a European Championship qualifying play-off this week.
During his three years at Villa Bjarnason made 54 appearances (27 Championship starts) and scored five goals, including a brilliant strike in the 4-1 win over Wolves in March 2018. A bit of a bit-part player, sadly.
John McGinn
McGinn had no English Premier League experience before winning promotion with Villa, but he has taken to the higher level like a duck to water.
The Scot was the first man to score a league goal for Smith’s side last season at Spurs and scored his first goal of the 2020/21 campaign in Sunday’s 7-2 victory over the champions.
The £2.75 million signing from Hibernian back in 2018 must go down as one of the best pieces of Villa in the club's recent history, such has been McGinn's important to Villa.
'Ginny' is back to his best now as well after suffering back-to-back injuries last season. In the Championship, of course, McGinn scored seven during Villa's promotion year - including the killer second in the play-off final at Wembley. McGinn's some player.
Albert Adomah
Despite starting the play-off final, the Wembley game would turn out to be Adomah’s last in a Villa shirt. An affable character during his time at Villa, Adomah once scored 15 in a single season to help Villa reach the play-off final against Fulham.
The Ghanaian winger began last season at Nottingham Forest, ended it on loan at Cardiff City, and is now on the books of Queens Park Rangers.
At Villa Park, Adomah - AKA Uncle Albert - made 125 appearances in three seasons following a £3.15 million transfer from Middlesbrough in August 2016.
Jack Grealish
Grealish was already important to Villa before Smith was appointed, but he has taken things up several notches since October 2018.
Eight league goals last season, more than any other Villa player, and five in five appearances in league and cup already this term. Oh, and a new five-year deal - the news every fan wanted to hear.
The academy graduate was given the captain's armband by Smith and it kicked Grealish's game into another gear as he starred throughout Villa's record-breaking 10-game winning run to promotion. The 25-year-old is the best player Smith's ever worked with and now he's a fully-fledged England international. What a player and what a future for Villa with their man man running riot.
Tammy Abraham
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The second-highest scorer in the 2018/19 Championship with 25 goals, Abraham has continued his progress in the Premier League.
Sure, it’s not happened at Villa Park, with the striker returning to parent club Chelsea, but 15 league goals last season and a first senior international strike for England against Montenegro represent a great return.
Villa wanted Abraham last summer but a move couldn't materialise. Must go down as one of Villa's best-ever loan signings. An absolute bagsman who's still only 23. Scored FOUR goals in the mental 5-5 draw with Nottingham Forest, if you remember. A class act.
Subs:
Yannick Bolasie
Another of the 2018/19 loan army, Bolasie moved to Belgium for the second half of that season before 2019/20 brought a year’s loan in Portugal with Sporting CP.
He’s now back at parent club Everton, but has yet to feature in a competitive game this season. Bolasie's time at Villa was plagued by injury and fitness issues after he revealed he arrived at Bodymoor Heath incredibly unfit.
Smith cut his loan short by six months in January 2019 after he managed just nine starts prior to leaving. Scored twice in a Villa shirt against Rotherham and Preston - the latter Bruce's final match in charge.
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Jonathan Kodjia
Kodjia scored nine league goals in the promotion campaign, but left Villa in January 2020 after his only goals last season came in the Carabao Cup.
He’s now playing - and scoring plenty - for Al-Gharafa in the Qatar Stars League.
Smith, meanwhile, controversially said the Premier League would suit Kodjia's game more than the Championship but was quick to criticise the striker for not being up to the required standard back in January.
Conor Hourihane
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Hourihane has fought off competition from plenty of new arrivals, remaining important to the Villa squad despite the club spending big two summers in a row.
The Irish international scored three Premier League goals in 27 outings last season and has already opened his account this term with a strike in the 3-0 win at Fulham in September.
He was originally signed by Bruce in January 2017 for as little as £3 million and, again, the midfielder must go down as one of Villa's shrewdest signings. Played a key role throughout Project Restart to help Villa stay up while, this season, he's got a real fight on his hands following the arrival of Ross Barkley.
Hourihane signed a new long-term contract last summer following his promotion exploits.


birminghammail--2020-10-10--Birmingham academic blasts 'elitist' Queen's Honours over lack of diversity

A Birmingham academic has taken aim at the honours system after the latest names in line to receive prestigious titles from the Queen was revealed .
The likes of Joe Wicks and Marcus Rashford led the Queen 's Birthday Honours for 2020 - with gongs for local icons like Jeff Lynne and Joan Armatrading , too .
Kehinde Andrews , professor of black studies at Birmingham City University , said the British empire 's legacy is poorly understood .
The academic - who regularly contributes to Good Morning Britain - has argued that the honours system reflected `` how we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ winners '' .
When asked whether he thought calls for removing the word empire were reasonable , he said : `` Yes , because it 's accurate , it seems pretty obvious the British empire does n't exist any more .
`` Generally the problem is colonial nostalgia , when Britain was in the empire .
`` There is no good reason to call it the Order of the British Empire . ''
He accused the Government of `` defending a very narrow version of empire '' and said that it pushed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ashamed of Britain '' .
`` The way that it works , there 's so much cronyism when you see who gets honoured for what , '' Prof Andrews said .
Prof Andrews said : `` It 's so elitist .
`` The fact that most of the black people I know are lower than MBE , it does show you the hierarchy that is there . ''
Many non-white people have turned down honours because of its association with the British empire and its history of slavery , including poet Benjamin Zephaniah @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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A Birmingham academic has taken aim at the honours system after the latest names in line to receive prestigious titles from the Queen was revealed.
The likes of Joe Wicks and Marcus Rashford led the Queen's Birthday Honours for 2020 - with gongs for local icons like Jeff Lynne and Joan Armatrading, too.
Kehinde Andrews, professor of black studies at Birmingham City University, said the British empire's legacy is poorly understood.
The academic - who regularly contributes to Good Morning Britain - has argued that the honours system reflected "how we think history works by picking out the winners".
When asked whether he thought calls for removing the word empire were reasonable, he said: "Yes, because it's accurate, it seems pretty obvious the British empire doesn't exist any more.
"Generally the problem is colonial nostalgia, when Britain was in the empire.
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"There is no good reason to call it the Order of the British Empire."
He accused the Government of "defending a very narrow version of empire" and said that it pushed the message that "we shouldn't be ashamed of Britain".
"The way that it works, there's so much cronyism when you see who gets honoured for what," Prof Andrews said.
Prof Andrews said: "It's so elitist.
"The fact that most of the black people I know are lower than MBE, it does show you the hierarchy that is there."
Many non-white people have turned down honours because of its association with the British empire and its history of slavery, including poet Benjamin Zephaniah, who rejected an OBE in 2003.


birminghammail--2020-10-10--Aldi, Lidl and Waitrose issue urgent recalls for unsafe products

The latest food safety alerts have been announced by the Food Standards Agency on the FSA website - and they could impact you .
Aldi and Lidl , two bargain supermarkets hugely popular among Birmingham shoppers , are affected by the latest safety and health alerts .
They are joined in the latest list by posh upmarket retail chain Waitrose , which operates stores across the West Midlands .
Birmingham shoppers are being urged to return the items to their point of purchase for money back from the retailer .
Shoppers will be given full refunds if they have bought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ include burgers this week .
The statements are carried on the FSA website and can be viewed by members of the public , who are informed of the next steps they must take .
Aldi has recalled Roosters Southern Fried Poppin ’ Chicken and Roosters Breaded Poppin ' Chicken because the products may contain salmonella .
Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever , diarrhoea and abdominal cramps .
Best before 25 May 2022 Best before 25 May 2022 Lidl GB is extending its recall of Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets ( Stevia variant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because aspartame , ( E951 ) is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk to sufferers of phenylketonuria ( PKU ) .
Waitrose & Partners are recalling their Easy to Cook Pork and Chorizo Burgers because they contain egg which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg .
In a statement , the upmarket retailer warned : `` This product contains egg making it a possible health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intolerance to egg . ''
North South Retail is recalling Dunkin Boston Kreme Donuts because they contain egg , milk , soya and wheat ( gluten ) , which are not mentioned in English on the label .
They may also contain nuts ( almonds , hazelnuts and pistachios ) .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts and/or soya , and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten , milk or milk constituents and/or egg .
P & B ( Foods ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Oil and Ahmed Foods Mango Pickle in Oil because they contain mustard which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard .

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The latest food safety alerts have been announced by the Food Standards Agency on the FSA website - and they could impact you.
Aldi and Lidl, two bargain supermarkets hugely popular among Birmingham shoppers, are affected by the latest safety and health alerts.
They are joined in the latest list by posh upmarket retail chain Waitrose, which operates stores across the West Midlands.
Birmingham shoppers are being urged to return the items to their point of purchase for money back from the retailer.
Shoppers will be given full refunds if they have bought any of the affected items, which include burgers this week.
The statements are carried on the FSA website and can be viewed by members of the public, who are informed of the next steps they must take.
Aldi
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Aldi has recalled Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken and Roosters Breaded Poppin' Chicken because the products may contain salmonella.
Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken
Pack size 210g
Batch code L15320, L14720, L14820, L14920, L15020, L15120, L16020
Best before 25 May 2022
Roosters Breaded Poppin' Chicken
Pack size 210g
Batch code L15320, L14720, L14820, L14920, L15020, L15120, L16020
Best before 25 May 2022
Lidl
Lidl GB is extending its recall of Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets (Stevia variant) to include three additional batches, because aspartame, (E951) is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk to sufferers of phenylketonuria (PKU).
Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets
Pack size 100 tablets
Batch code L 91424 A, L 91424 B, L 91424 C (previously recalled batch) and L 91424 D
Best before end date: December 2022
Waitrose
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Waitrose & Partners are recalling their Easy to Cook Pork and Chorizo Burgers because they contain egg which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
In a statement, the upmarket retailer warned: "This product contains egg making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg."
North South
North South Retail is recalling Dunkin Boston Kreme Donuts because they contain egg, milk, soya and wheat (gluten), which are not mentioned in English on the label. They may also contain nuts (almonds, hazelnuts and pistachios).
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts and/or soya, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, milk or milk constituents and/or egg.
P&B Foods
P & B (Foods) Ltd is recalling Ahmed Foods Garlic Pickle in Oil and Ahmed Foods Mango Pickle in Oil because they contain mustard which is not mentioned on the label. This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard.
Ahmed Foods Garlic Pickle in Oil
Pack size 330g
Batch code 036022 - 281FA
Best before 30 April 2022
Allergens Mustard
Ahmed Foods Garlic Pickle in Oil
Pack size 1 Kg
Batch code 034022 – 161FA
Best before 28 February 2022
Allergens Mustard
Ahmed Foods Mango Pickle in Oil
Pack size 330g
Batch code 036022 – 281FA
Best before 30 April 2022
Allergens Mustard
Ahmed Foods Mango Pickle in Oil
Pack size 1 Kg
Batch code 034022 – 161FA
Best before 28 February 2022
Allergens Mustard


birminghammail--2020-10-10--Jacob Ramsey tells of heartwarming moment after Aston Villa debut

Young midfielder Jacob Ramsey has explained how his family beamed with pride and stayed up for him after he got back late after making his Premier League debut .
The 19-year-old is now a mainstay within Dean Smith 's first-team and , after impressive displays against Burton Albion and Bristol City in the Carabao Cup , was rewarded with a place in Villa 's 18-man squad at Fulham last month .
Ramsey came on for his top-flight debut and replaced Conor Hourihane in the 76th minute with Villa cruising at 3-0 .
After the game Smith , Villa 's coaching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ramsey a classy round of applause in the dressing room .
The central midfielder , meanwhile , has since detailed how his mum , dad and two younger brothers waited for him to get home from Craven Cottage .
`` We didn ’ t get back until late after the Fulham game and my family were still up when I got home , '' explained Ramsey .
`` When I walked through the door everyone was smiling and happy for me .
`` I ’ ve got two younger brothers in the academy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ m a role model to them .
Me making my Premier League debut is something they aspire to do as well . ''
On his Premier League debut , Ramsey added : `` I ’ ve been at the club since I was seven and I ’ ve come up through all the age groups in the academy , so I was buzzing to make my Premier League debut .
`` After the game against Fulham , the gaffer said well done to me and the squad gave me a round of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lads were saying that I deserved it and that they hope there are many more [ appearances ] to come , so that was a big confidence boost . ''
Ramsey enjoyed a successful three-goal loan spell at Darren Moore 's Doncaster Rovers last season before the pandemic struck .
Head coach Smith is currently pondering whether to send Ramsey out on-loan to a Championship club this time around prior to the October 16 deadline .
`` Every training session I ’ m gaining more confidence , '' Ramsey added .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Richard O ’ Kelly .
I come in everyday wanting to improve .
`` I ’ ve made a strong start to the season in the Carabao Cup and making my Premier League debut .
I ’ m hoping more opportunities will come . ''

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Young midfielder Jacob Ramsey has explained how his family beamed with pride and stayed up for him after he got back late after making his Premier League debut.
The 19-year-old is now a mainstay within Dean Smith's first-team and, after impressive displays against Burton Albion and Bristol City in the Carabao Cup, was rewarded with a place in Villa's 18-man squad at Fulham last month.
Ramsey came on for his top-flight debut and replaced Conor Hourihane in the 76th minute with Villa cruising at 3-0. After the game Smith, Villa's coaching staff and the squad of players gave Ramsey a classy round of applause in the dressing room.
The central midfielder, meanwhile, has since detailed how his mum, dad and two younger brothers waited for him to get home from Craven Cottage.
"We didn’t get back until late after the Fulham game and my family were still up when I got home," Ramsey told Villa TV.
"When I walked through the door everyone was smiling and happy for me.
"I’ve got two younger brothers in the academy (Aaron and Cole) and I’m a role model to them. Me making my Premier League debut is something they aspire to do as well."
On his Premier League debut, Ramsey added: "I’ve been at the club since I was seven and I’ve come up through all the age groups in the academy, so I was buzzing to make my Premier League debut.
"After the game against Fulham, the gaffer said well done to me and the squad gave me a round of applause which was nice.
"The lads were saying that I deserved it and that they hope there are many more [appearances] to come, so that was a big confidence boost."
Ramsey enjoyed a successful three-goal loan spell at Darren Moore's Doncaster Rovers last season before the pandemic struck. Head coach Smith is currently pondering whether to send Ramsey out on-loan to a Championship club this time around prior to the October 16 deadline.
"Every training session I’m gaining more confidence," Ramsey added. "I'm staying behind and doing extra bits with Richard O’Kelly. I come in everyday wanting to improve.
"I’ve made a strong start to the season in the Carabao Cup and making my Premier League debut. I’m hoping more opportunities will come."