birminghammail--2020-03-06--Love Island's Olivia and Alex Bowen visit Crufts 2020 - with these top tips for pet owners

Love Island super-couple Olivia and Alex Bowen have been checking out the prize pooches at Crufts 2020 .
They attended the event at the Birmingham NEC , looking around the exhibition halls and chatting to presenter Clare Balding about their two dogs .
Alex and Olivia previously blamed their French bulldogs Winnie and Reggie for ruining their sex life .
The two dogs snuggle in the same bed as the celebrity couple , getting in the way of any intimate moments .
Alex said : `` The dogs stay in the bed wish us , it is a mood killer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cute , you just look up at their little faces looking up at you .
`` But something ’ s got to give , I ’ ve got to put my foot down and they can ’ t stay in our bed anymore .
If we ’ re going to have kids , something has got to change.
” They later went out to buy dog beds to improve the situation and have now spoken on Crufts about their experiences as proud owners of brachycephalic ( flat-faced ) dogs .
Alex and Olivia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friday March 6 , ahead of the judging of the gundog group , which selected another finalist for Best in Show on Sunday .
They took time to share some advice to help anyone who is also thinking of getting a flat-faced dog , such as the pug or French bulldog .
1 .
Find a breeder that has had the parents of the puppies you 're going for checked for their breathing 2 .
When you visit the breeder for the first time , watch how the mum interacts with her puppies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3 .
Make sure the breed is right for you - talk to family and friends as well as breed experts - and if you go to see a breeder and something does n't seem right , walk away Alex married Olivia Buckland in 2018 in what they described as a perfect wedding at Gosfield Hall in Essex , before the newlyweds honeymooned in Sri Lanka .
The pair had met on the 2016 series of Love Island .
They were runners up and became the first couple from the ITV show to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up careers modelling for fashion brands and together have 3.8 million followers on Instagram .

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Love Island super-couple Olivia and Alex Bowen have been checking out the prize pooches at Crufts 2020.
They attended the event at the Birmingham NEC, looking around the exhibition halls and chatting to presenter Clare Balding about their two dogs.
Alex and Olivia previously blamed their French bulldogs Winnie and Reggie for ruining their sex life.
The two dogs snuggle in the same bed as the celebrity couple, getting in the way of any intimate moments.
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Alex said: "The dogs stay in the bed wish us, it is a mood killer.
“Because the dogs are so cute, you just look up at their little faces looking up at you.
"But something’s got to give, I’ve got to put my foot down and they can’t stay in our bed anymore. If we’re going to have kids, something has got to change.”
They later went out to buy dog beds to improve the situation and have now spoken on Crufts about their experiences as proud owners of brachycephalic (flat-faced) dogs.
Alex and Olivia appeared at the NEC dog show on Friday March 6, ahead of the judging of the gundog group, which selected another finalist for Best in Show on Sunday.
They took time to share some advice to help anyone who is also thinking of getting a flat-faced dog, such as the pug or French bulldog.
Here's their three top tips:
1. Find a breeder that has had the parents of the puppies you're going for checked for their breathing
2. When you visit the breeder for the first time, watch how the mum interacts with her puppies and check their breathing and head shape
3. Make sure the breed is right for you - talk to family and friends as well as breed experts - and if you go to see a breeder and something doesn't seem right, walk away
Alex married Olivia Buckland in 2018 in what they described as a perfect wedding at Gosfield Hall in Essex, before the newlyweds honeymooned in Sri Lanka.
The pair had met on the 2016 series of Love Island. They were runners up and became the first couple from the ITV show to get married.
They've since built up careers modelling for fashion brands and together have 3.8 million followers on Instagram.


birminghammail--2020-03-06--Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa sends message to West Brom's Jonathan Leko

Marcelo Bielsa has offered his support to West Brom starlet Jonathan Leko after Leeds United goalkeeper Kiko Casilla was found guilty of racially abusing the winger .
Keeper Casilla was charged in November after the incident which took place at The Valley in September , when Leeds visited Leko ’ s loan club Charlton Athletic .
He denied the charge , but it was upheld when the independent regulatory commission issued their verdict .
Casilla is now serving an eight-match suspension as punishment , one match which has already been ticked off , and inevitably Bielsa was asked of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the wake of the outcome .
This is your round up of all things West Brom ; the one-stop shop that will keep you updated on the latest goings on at the club and beyond .
Transfers , injuries , match-days and managers , we ’ ve got you covered .
We ’ ll be bringing the very latest on the Baggies throughout the week and around the clock .
Make sure you keep yourself updated with our handy daily catch up ... • Chris Brunt speaks on his future after FA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ latest WBA news , opinion , analysis and transfer gossip , click here You can follow our West Brom reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com Does Casilla have a long term future at Elland Road ?
The Argentine was unsure , but he did insist that Leko should be receiving the backing of everyone in football - as should all who are victims of discrimination .
I don ’ t know the club ’ s position , ” he said at his pre match press @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the case .
“ The people who have to judge Kiko have already done it .
The people who represent Leeds , the club , what we do is accept the authorities ’ decisions .
“ Our authorities have the right to judge what they judge .
`` When one club is part of one competition the club knows that the authorities have the right to judge like they did here or in another situation when you accept the regulations , so you have to accept the decisions .
“ Any person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ person deserves the solidarity , the support of everybody .
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Marcelo Bielsa has offered his support to West Brom starlet Jonathan Leko after Leeds United goalkeeper Kiko Casilla was found guilty of racially abusing the winger.
Keeper Casilla was charged in November after the incident which took place at The Valley in September, when Leeds visited Leko’s loan club Charlton Athletic. He denied the charge, but it was upheld when the independent regulatory commission issued their verdict.
Casilla is now serving an eight-match suspension as punishment, one match which has already been ticked off, and inevitably Bielsa was asked of his view on the matter this week, in the wake of the outcome.
Does Casilla have a long term future at Elland Road? The Argentine was unsure, but he did insist that Leko should be receiving the backing of everyone in football - as should all who are victims of discrimination.
I don’t know the club’s position,” he said at his pre match press conference, when asked about the outcome of the case.
“The people who have to judge Kiko have already done it. The people who represent Leeds, the club, what we do is accept the authorities’ decisions.
“Our authorities have the right to judge what they judge.
"When one club is part of one competition the club knows that the authorities have the right to judge like they did here or in another situation when you accept the regulations, so you have to accept the decisions.
“Any person who suffers and receives abuse, this person deserves the solidarity, the support of everybody.”


birminghammail--2020-03-06--Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp uses Aston Villa to make a point about Man City

Jurgen Klopp has revealed that Aston Villa 's Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City could prove key to Liverpool 's trophy aspirations .
Villa were beaten 2-1 by Man City at Wembley , as goals from Sergio Aguero and Rodri , ensured Pep Guardiola 's side would win their third League Cup on the spin .
After a bright start from Dean Smith 's side , City soon asserted their dominance , with Villa moving deeper and deeper in a tense first half .
City would eventually break Villa 's stubborn resistance when Phil Foden supplied Aguero with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And Klopp feels that goal showed his Liverpool side the way to go when they look to overturn a first-leg deficit vs Atletico Madrid .
Diego Simeone 's team are infamous for their defensive structure , but the Liverpool boss feels Pep Guardiola and Man City have shown them the way .
He said : “ The quality of Atletico , for example .
How they did it .
It ’ s a world-class team , then you play against them and they set up like this – that ’ s the biggest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things ; play the balls in the right spaces , overplay the last line in the right moment , not only for example with long balls from the last line but from half-spaces .
`` The first goal City scored yesterday [ Sunday ] against Aston Villa is a perfect example how you have to play against a team like this .
“ It ’ s a chip ball from I think 20 yards for Foden , who is sprinting in behind the last line and heads the ball back to Aguero .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ these situations , just football situations .
“ We had these moments , we scored in similar situations .
For example , the Norwich goal was a ball in behind the line , it was a different situation but we had these moments a lot of times .
That ’ s what we have to do .
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Jurgen Klopp has revealed that Aston Villa's Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City could prove key to Liverpool's trophy aspirations.
Villa were beaten 2-1 by Man City at Wembley, as goals from Sergio Aguero and Rodri, ensured Pep Guardiola's side would win their third League Cup on the spin.
After a bright start from Dean Smith's side, City soon asserted their dominance, with Villa moving deeper and deeper in a tense first half.
City would eventually break Villa's stubborn resistance when Phil Foden supplied Aguero with a chance he couldn't pass up.
And Klopp feels that goal showed his Liverpool side the way to go when they look to overturn a first-leg deficit vs Atletico Madrid.
Diego Simeone's team are infamous for their defensive structure, but the Liverpool boss feels Pep Guardiola and Man City have shown them the way.
He said: “The quality of Atletico, for example. How they did it. It’s a world-class team, then you play against them and they set up like this – that’s the biggest challenge in football.
“Just football things; play the balls in the right spaces, overplay the last line in the right moment, not only for example with long balls from the last line but from half-spaces.
"The first goal City scored yesterday [Sunday] against Aston Villa is a perfect example how you have to play against a team like this.
“It’s a chip ball from I think 20 yards for Foden, who is sprinting in behind the last line and heads the ball back to Aguero. You need to have much more of these situations, just football situations.
“We had these moments, we scored in similar situations. For example, the Norwich goal was a ball in behind the line, it was a different situation but we had these moments a lot of times. That’s what we have to do.”


birminghammail--2020-03-06--Premier League could ban over-70s attending matches over coronavirus

Coronavirus could see the Premier League ban fans aged over 70 in a bid to combat coronavirus .
More than 160 people have now tested positive for coronavirus in the UK , in the largest day-on-day increase .
In total , 163 people had tested positive for Covid-19 as of 9am on Friday , up from 115 cases reported at the same time on Thursday .
Northern Ireland then confirmed its fourth case later on Friday , bringing the total to 164 .
Sky News ' sports correspondent Martha Kelner said : `` The Premier League is prepared for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that some fixtures this season will have to be played behind closed doors , as has been the case in other European leagues like Italy and Morocco .
`` It is understood that the preference in the case of advice that the season be postponed or played behind closed doors would be that it continues without fans permitted inside stadiums .
`` The league is also considering other possible contingency plans .
`` That may include advising against , or even a possible ban , on over 70s - the demographic considered to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of COVID-19 - coming inside stadiums . ''
It comes as the PA news agency understands that samples taken from an elderly patient who died at Milton Keynes Hospital are currently being investigated for coronavirus .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock appeared to suggest the patient , reportedly an 88-year-old man , did have the illness .
He told ITV on Friday he was `` sorry to hear of the news of a second death here in the UK of somebody with coronavirus '' .
But NHS England said it could not confirm the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ test results .
On Thursday evening another patient , reported to be a woman in her 70s , became the first person in the UK to die after being diagnosed with Covid-19 while at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading .

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Coronavirus could see the Premier League ban fans aged over 70 in a bid to combat coronavirus.
More than 160 people have now tested positive for coronavirus in the UK, in the largest day-on-day increase.
In total, 163 people had tested positive for Covid-19 as of 9am on Friday, up from 115 cases reported at the same time on Thursday.
Northern Ireland then confirmed its fourth case later on Friday, bringing the total to 164.
Sky News ' sports correspondent Martha Kelner said: "The Premier League is prepared for the possibility that Public Health England will advise that some fixtures this season will have to be played behind closed doors, as has been the case in other European leagues like Italy and Morocco.
"It is understood that the preference in the case of advice that the season be postponed or played behind closed doors would be that it continues without fans permitted inside stadiums.
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"The league is also considering other possible contingency plans.
"That may include advising against, or even a possible ban, on over 70s - the demographic considered to be at highest risk from the spread of COVID-19 - coming inside stadiums."
It comes as the PA news agency understands that samples taken from an elderly patient who died at Milton Keynes Hospital are currently being investigated for coronavirus.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock appeared to suggest the patient, reportedly an 88-year-old man, did have the illness.
He told ITV on Friday he was "sorry to hear of the news of a second death here in the UK of somebody with coronavirus".
But NHS England said it could not confirm the patient had coronavirus and was still awaiting test results.
On Thursday evening another patient, reported to be a woman in her 70s, became the first person in the UK to die after being diagnosed with Covid-19 while at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading.


birminghammail--2020-03-06--Gogglebox stars react to Howard from Halifax on First Dates - and it's hilarious

Gogglebox stars have reacted to the shock appearance of Howard Brown on Channel 4 show First Dates .
The show aired on Thursday , March 5 , and saw Howard , from the Halifax adverts , appear on the show .
The Sheldon former bank worker was on the show opposite Bev , as he looked to find love .
He shot to fame in the early-2000s as the face of Halifax 's advertisements - and was on First Dates last night .
Tonight , the clip of Howard appearing on the show was played to the Gogglebox cast - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your outfit , that 's a lovely colour , '' he told the receptionist Bev , who was 61-year-old .
`` I work in TV and media .
I 've worked in some commercials , '' he then added .
`` It did n't take him long to drop that one in , did it ? ''
Pete joked to sister Sophie .
But Gogglebox viewers were left stunned when Bev did n't recognise him .
`` She does n't recognise him at all , does she ? ''
Gogglebox star Daniel said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' But when the waiter swooped in and asked Howard if he was from the Halifax adverts , he confirmed he was - leaving Bev shocked .
Unfortunately , the pair did n't want to see each other again .
Lee said : `` I do n't think she wanted somebody in a suit . ''
Gogglebox airs next Friday at 9pm on Channel 4

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Gogglebox stars have reacted to the shock appearance of Howard Brown on Channel 4 show First Dates.
The show aired on Thursday, March 5, and saw Howard, from the Halifax adverts, appear on the show.
The Sheldon former bank worker was on the show opposite Bev, as he looked to find love.
He shot to fame in the early-2000s as the face of Halifax's advertisements - and was on First Dates last night.
Tonight, the clip of Howard appearing on the show was played to the Gogglebox cast - sparking much hilarity.
"I like your outfit, that's a lovely colour," he told the receptionist Bev, who was 61-year-old.
"I work in TV and media. I've worked in some commercials," he then added.
"It didn't take him long to drop that one in, did it?" Pete joked to sister Sophie.
But Gogglebox viewers were left stunned when Bev didn't recognise him.
"She doesn't recognise him at all, does she?" Gogglebox star Daniel said.
"She has no idea!"
But when the waiter swooped in and asked Howard if he was from the Halifax adverts, he confirmed he was - leaving Bev shocked.
Unfortunately, the pair didn't want to see each other again.
Lee said: "I don't think she wanted somebody in a suit."
"She wanted Idris Elba," said Jenny.
Gogglebox airs next Friday at 9pm on Channel 4


birminghammail--2020-03-06--Euromillions results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Friday March 6

The EuroMillions draw takes place twice a week - on Tuesday evenings , and Friday nights , respectively .
Each draw , BirminghamLive brings you coverage of the draw - and the numbers you need to match .
If you win , you could be winning big tonight , because on March 6 , there 's a jackpot worth a staggering £26million .
That eye-watering amount could prove utterly life-changing for you - meaning you can finally afford that dream home , car or holiday , right ?
Or , alternatively , if you 're sick of the 9 to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your job come Monday morning - and do something you love .
Tonight , the winning numbers from the National Lottery EuroMillions draw are : 15 , 43 , 38 , 45 , 46 .
The Lucky Stars , meanwhile , have also been confirmed by the National Lottery .
On Friday night , these are are : 11 , 01 .
If you fancy that staggering amount , you 'll need to have matched the numbers above .
If not there 's always the Millionaire Maker Selection , and tonight one UK @ @ @ @ @

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Tonight's National Lottery EuroMillions winning numbers have been confirmed.
The EuroMillions draw takes place twice a week - on Tuesday evenings, and Friday nights, respectively.
Each draw, BirminghamLive brings you coverage of the draw - and the numbers you need to match.
If you win, you could be winning big tonight, because on March 6, there's a jackpot worth a staggering £26million.
That eye-watering amount could prove utterly life-changing for you - meaning you can finally afford that dream home, car or holiday, right?
Or, alternatively, if you're sick of the 9 to 5 grind, you can jack in your job come Monday morning - and do something you love.
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Tonight, the winning numbers from the National Lottery EuroMillions draw are: 15, 43, 38, 45, 46.
The Lucky Stars, meanwhile, have also been confirmed by the National Lottery.
On Friday night, these are are: 11, 01.
Tonight's estimated jackpot, as aforementioned, is £26 million.
If you fancy that staggering amount, you'll need to have matched the numbers above.
If not there's always the Millionaire Maker Selection, and tonight one UK millionaire has been created.
The winning code is VZJD63383.
Tonight's National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers are: 04, 26, 34, 38, 39.
The Thunderball is 13.


birminghammail--2020-03-06--Dean Smith target hints at summer transfer after Aston Villa deal collapse

Aston Villa January target Islam Slimani has hinted at a summer exit from Leicester City .
Slimani is currently on loan at French side Monaco but he was chased by a number of Premier League sides in the last transfer window , including Villa .
He was reportedly willing to cut his season-long loan short to return to England , despite enjoying an impressive campaign in Ligue 1 with eight goals and seven assists in 14 appearances , but could n't agree a move back .
The striker has now given an interview to French outlet Monaco Matin about his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next .
“ It all came about naturally , ” said the 31-year-old who became Leicester 's record signing when he joined from Porto for £28m in 2016 .
“ You know , in those times , during the market , everyone can leave or stay .
I ’ m used to it .
It didn ’ t bother me .
We ’ ll see [ what happens ] at the end of the season.
” Villa signed Mbwana Samatta from Genk and Borja Baston from Swansea City to reinforce Dean Smith 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spell is his third away from the King Power Stadium since arriving and he added : `` [ Leonardo ] Jardim [ manager ] has a lot to do with it .
I knew him before because I played for him at Sporting Lisbon .
“ He called me , and we talked .
He explained the project to me , reassured me that he knew my qualities and what I could bring to the table .
“ It was the right choice for me .
He knew I was going to fight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for something that could push me further . ''

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Aston Villa January target Islam Slimani has hinted at a summer exit from Leicester City.
Slimani is currently on loan at French side Monaco but he was chased by a number of Premier League sides in the last transfer window, including Villa.
He was reportedly willing to cut his season-long loan short to return to England, despite enjoying an impressive campaign in Ligue 1 with eight goals and seven assists in 14 appearances, but couldn't agree a move back.
The striker has now given an interview to French outlet Monaco Matin about his loan spell there and what could happen next.
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“It all came about naturally,” said the 31-year-old who became Leicester's record signing when he joined from Porto for £28m in 2016.
“You know, in those times, during the market, everyone can leave or stay. I’m used to it. It didn’t bother me. We’ll see [what happens] at the end of the season.”
Villa signed Mbwana Samatta from Genk and Borja Baston from Swansea City to reinforce Dean Smith's depleted forward line.
Slimani's loan spell is his third away from the King Power Stadium since arriving and he added: "[Leonardo] Jardim [manager] has a lot to do with it. I knew him before because I played for him at Sporting Lisbon.
“He called me, and we talked. He explained the project to me, reassured me that he knew my qualities and what I could bring to the table.
“It was the right choice for me. He knew I was going to fight for the team. I was looking for something that could push me further."


birminghammail--2020-03-06--Release of Woody Allen memoir Apropos Of Nothing cancelled over sex abuse claims

Woody Allen 's publisher has decided to cancel the planned release of his memoir Apropos Of Nothing .
The announcement by Hachette Book Group follows days of criticism focused on allegations that the US film director sexually abused his daughter Dylan Farrow .
`` The decision to cancel Mr Allen 's book was a difficult one .
At HBG we take our relationships with authors very seriously , and do not cancel books lightly , '' the publisher said .
`` We have published and will continue to publish many challenging books .
As publishers , we make sure every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and conflicting points of views can be heard . ''
Allen 's book was scheduled to come out next month .
Allen 's agreement with Hachette meant that he briefly shared a publisher with one of his biggest detractors , his son Ronan Farrow , whose book Catch And Kill was released last year by the Hachette division Little , Brown and Company .
`` Hachette 's publishing of Woody Allen 's memoir is deeply upsetting to me personally and an utter betrayal of my brother whose brave reporting , capitalised on by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of sexual assault by powerful men , '' Dylan Farrow said in a statement on Monday .
Ronan Farrow followed up a day later , calling Hachette 's decision `` wildly unprofessional '' .
Both he and his sister complained that the publisher had not reached out to them to fact-check their father 's book .

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Woody Allen's publisher has decided to cancel the planned release of his memoir Apropos Of Nothing.
The announcement by Hachette Book Group follows days of criticism focused on allegations that the US film director sexually abused his daughter Dylan Farrow.
On Thursday, dozens of Hachette employees staged a walkout.
"The decision to cancel Mr Allen's book was a difficult one. At HBG we take our relationships with authors very seriously, and do not cancel books lightly," the publisher said.
"We have published and will continue to publish many challenging books. As publishers, we make sure every day in our work that different voices and conflicting points of views can be heard."
Allen's book was scheduled to come out next month.
Allen's agreement with Hachette meant that he briefly shared a publisher with one of his biggest detractors, his son Ronan Farrow, whose book Catch And Kill was released last year by the Hachette division Little, Brown and Company.
"Hachette's publishing of Woody Allen's memoir is deeply upsetting to me personally and an utter betrayal of my brother whose brave reporting, capitalised on by Hachette, gave voice to numerous survivors of sexual assault by powerful men," Dylan Farrow said in a statement on Monday.
Ronan Farrow followed up a day later, calling Hachette's decision "wildly unprofessional".
Both he and his sister complained that the publisher had not reached out to them to fact-check their father's book.


birminghammail--2020-03-06--Aston Villa favourite sends transfer message to Birmingham City star Jude Bellingham

Former Aston Villa midfielder Lee Hendrie has lavished praise on Jude Bellingham – and commended the Birmingham City youngster for proving his worth in the Championship .
Bellingham has been nothing short of a revelation for Blues this season – first eclipsing Trevor Francis ’ record to become the youngest ever player for the club before creating more history to become the youngest goal-scorer just weeks later .
Aged just 16 , he has made 34 appearances this season , emerging not just as a breakthrough talent but a key player for Pep Clotet at St Andrew ’ s .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s top clubs all season and Borussia Dortmund and Manchester United are thought to be leading the race to sign him .
There was intense speculation in the January window with rumours of a bid from Old Trafford and Hendrie thinks staying put was the right outcome for Bellingham .
The Villa favourite told Football League World : “ I know his Dad really well , there ’ s been lots of talk about him for quite some time down here in the Midlands .
So , we ’ ve just been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all about and wow .
He does have the wow factor for me .
“ I just look at him , he ’ s got an old head on a young body .
He just seems like he ’ s experienced .
I saw him in a cup game at Portsmouth , he ’ s neat and tidy , composed on the ball .
“ He had the opportunity to move on from Birmingham and I think it was a great choice in staying .
I don ’ t know whether there was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stayed he had to play games but everyone felt he was ready to go into the first-team and I think it ’ s worked wonders for him .
”

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Former Aston Villa midfielder Lee Hendrie has lavished praise on Jude Bellingham – and commended the Birmingham City youngster for proving his worth in the Championship.
Bellingham has been nothing short of a revelation for Blues this season – first eclipsing Trevor Francis’ record to become the youngest ever player for the club before creating more history to become the youngest goal-scorer just weeks later.
Aged just 16, he has made 34 appearances this season, emerging not just as a breakthrough talent but a key player for Pep Clotet at St Andrew’s.
The midfielder has been watched by Europe’s top clubs all season and Borussia Dortmund and Manchester United are thought to be leading the race to sign him.
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There was intense speculation in the January window with rumours of a bid from Old Trafford and Hendrie thinks staying put was the right outcome for Bellingham.
The Villa favourite told Football League World: “I know his Dad really well, there’s been lots of talk about him for quite some time down here in the Midlands. So, we’ve just been waiting to see what he’s all about and wow. He does have the wow factor for me.
“I just look at him, he’s got an old head on a young body. He just seems like he’s experienced. I saw him in a cup game at Portsmouth, he’s neat and tidy, composed on the ball.
“He had the opportunity to move on from Birmingham and I think it was a great choice in staying. I don’t know whether there was something in that talk that if he stayed he had to play games but everyone felt he was ready to go into the first-team and I think it’s worked wonders for him.”


birminghammail--2020-03-06--The Chase viewers fear contestant is 'in for a slap' from his mum after revealing secret

A star of The Chase left those viewing at home utterly mortified on Friday night - after revealing a secret of his mum 's .
Each weekday evening , former Coronation Street actor and current Doctor Who companion star Bradley Walsh presents the show .
The ITV1 daytime favourite plays out from 5pm each Monday evening to Friday evening .
And tonight Bradley welcomed four contestants looking to land a life-changing sum of money on the show .
The Chase aired its final episode of the week with Anne Hegerty , also known as The Governess , acting as The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Get Me Out Of Here star Anne was up against four contestants : Steve , Sam , Lita and Vicki .
During Sam 's head-to-head round , he was asked by Brad about 'Wildean ' writing .
Sam was asked to name which character with the surname 'Grey ' had been used as part of the Wildean style , reports The Liverpool Echo .
The options were A ) Agnes Grey B ) Christian Grey or C ) Dorian Gray .
The correct answer was of course Dorian Gray , but Sam got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grey .
Brad asked why he chose it and Sam admitted to not knowing any , but said : `` I think my mum likes Christian Grey . ''
Anne was forced to tell Sam that Christian Grey was the main protagonist in the erotic fiction novel Fifty Shades of Grey .
Sam was distraught at what he had told Bradley , putting his hands over his face .
`` His mum will kill him , '' one wrote , while a second joked : `` Boy on # TheChase will get a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mother likes Christian Grey , so innocent too . ''

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A star of The Chase left those viewing at home utterly mortified on Friday night - after revealing a secret of his mum's.
Each weekday evening, former Coronation Street actor and current Doctor Who companion star Bradley Walsh presents the show.
The ITV1 daytime favourite plays out from 5pm each Monday evening to Friday evening.
And tonight Bradley welcomed four contestants looking to land a life-changing sum of money on the show.
The Chase aired its final episode of the week with Anne Hegerty, also known as The Governess, acting as The Chaser.
And ex-I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here star Anne was up against four contestants: Steve, Sam, Lita and Vicki.
During Sam's head-to-head round, he was asked by Brad about 'Wildean' writing.
Sam was asked to name which character with the surname 'Grey' had been used as part of the Wildean style, reports The Liverpool Echo .
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The options were A) Agnes Grey B) Christian Grey or C) Dorian Gray.
The correct answer was of course Dorian Gray, but Sam got a little flustered and opted for Christian Grey.
Brad asked why he chose it and Sam admitted to not knowing any, but said: "I think my mum likes Christian Grey."
Anne was forced to tell Sam that Christian Grey was the main protagonist in the erotic fiction novel Fifty Shades of Grey.
Sam was distraught at what he had told Bradley, putting his hands over his face.
"His mum will kill him," one wrote, while a second joked: "Boy on #TheChase will get a slap off his mother.... My mother likes Christian Grey, so innocent too."


birminghammail--2020-03-06--Foreign Office chances travel advice over coronavirus fears as UK cases continue to rise

The Foreign Office has updated its travel guidance for South Korea to advise against all travel to the cities of Daegu , Cheongdo and Gyeongsan .
In a statement , the FCO said : `` The Foreign and Commonwealth Office advise against all travel to the cities of Daegu , Cheongdo and Gyeongsan due to the ongoing coronavirus ( Covid-19 ) outbreak , the increased incidence of community transmission and increasing pressure on medical services in these areas .
`` The Government of South Korea has designated the cities of Daegu , Cheongdo and Gyeongsan as `` special care zones @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases of coronavirus in these cities .
`` If you 're already in Daegu , Cheongdo or Gyeongsan , you should follow the instructions and advice of the local authorities and pay particular regard to virus control testing and measures . ''
The NHS has also updated its travel advice on Italy to urge anyone returning to the UK from `` lockdown '' areas in the north of the country in the past two weeks to self-isolate even if they do not have symptoms .
The advice said : `` If you have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days and develop symptoms , however mild , you should self-isolate and call NHS 111 .
`` If you have returned from specific lockdown areas in Northern Italy in the last 14 days , you should call NHS 111 and self-isolate even if you do not have symptoms . ''
A fourth coronavirus case , meanwhile , has been identified in Northern Ireland .
The adult patient had recently travelled from Italy and is linked to a previously confirmed positive case .
Staff at the Public Health Agency are working to identify contacts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ region 's chief medical officer Dr Michael McBride said : `` Further positive cases have been expected and we anticipate the number will increase in the days and weeks ahead .
`` Northern Ireland remains in the containment phase and it is important to emphasise that .
This will obviously be kept under constant review . ''

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The Foreign Office has updated its travel guidance for South Korea to advise against all travel to the cities of Daegu, Cheongdo and Gyeongsan.
In a statement, the FCO said: "The Foreign and Commonwealth Office advise against all travel to the cities of Daegu, Cheongdo and Gyeongsan due to the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, the increased incidence of community transmission and increasing pressure on medical services in these areas.
"The Government of South Korea has designated the cities of Daegu, Cheongdo and Gyeongsan as "special care zones" due to the high number of cases of coronavirus in these cities.
"If you're already in Daegu, Cheongdo or Gyeongsan, you should follow the instructions and advice of the local authorities and pay particular regard to virus control testing and measures."
The NHS has also updated its travel advice on Italy to urge anyone returning to the UK from "lockdown" areas in the north of the country in the past two weeks to self-isolate even if they do not have symptoms.
The advice said: "If you have returned from Italy in the last 14 days and develop symptoms, however mild, you should self-isolate and call NHS 111.
"If you have returned from specific lockdown areas in Northern Italy in the last 14 days, you should call NHS 111 and self-isolate even if you do not have symptoms."
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A fourth coronavirus case, meanwhile, has been identified in Northern Ireland.
The adult patient had recently travelled from Italy and is linked to a previously confirmed positive case.
Staff at the Public Health Agency are working to identify contacts the individual may have had.
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The region's chief medical officer Dr Michael McBride said: "Further positive cases have been expected and we anticipate the number will increase in the days and weeks ahead.
"Northern Ireland remains in the containment phase and it is important to emphasise that. This will obviously be kept under constant review."


birminghammail--2020-03-06--Virgin Media hack 'exposed customers' porn website requests'

An insecure Virgin Media database that left personal details accessible to unknown parties allegedly contained information linking customers to pornographic sites .
Virgin Media apologised for the breach , which affected around 900,000 customers , and told customers `` limited contact information '' had been accessed .
But TurgenSec , the cyber security company that first uncovered the incident , said the database contained details of explicit content .
These included `` requests to block or unblock various pornographic , gore related and gambling websites , corresponding to full names and addresses '' , TurgenSec said .
Information about customer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Media services , including premium components , was also left accessible .
The database was reportedly left unsecured since April 2019 .
Virgin Media said the breach occurred after one of its marketing databases was `` incorrectly configured '' which allowed unauthorised access , adding that `` protecting our customers ' data is a top priority '' .
But TurgenSec said its researchers found evidence of a `` systematic assurance process failure '' in the way Virgin monitored system configurations .
It added that the matter had been understated `` potentially to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claim that Virgin Media `` strongly refutes '' .
A Virgin Media spokesman said : `` Out of the approximate 900,000 people affected by this database incident , 1,100 , or 0.1 % , had information included relating to our Report a Site form .
`` This form is used by customers to request a particular website to be blocked or unblocked - it does not provide information as to what , if anything , was viewed and does not relate to any browsing history information .
`` We strongly refute any claim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way .
In our initial notification to all affected people about this incident , we made it clear that any information provided to us via a webform was potentially included in the database .
`` All individuals have been given details on how they can get in touch with us directly to address any queries , or for support and advice .
We will be further contacting customers , where appropriate , to provide additional guidance .
`` In addition , we are currently building a bespoke , secure online tool which will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are affected and which data types relating to them was included in the database .
`` We once again apologise to those who have been affected . ''

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An insecure Virgin Media database that left personal details accessible to unknown parties allegedly contained information linking customers to pornographic sites.
Virgin Media apologised for the breach, which affected around 900,000 customers, and told customers "limited contact information" had been accessed.
But TurgenSec, the cyber security company that first uncovered the incident, said the database contained details of explicit content.
These included "requests to block or unblock various pornographic, gore related and gambling websites, corresponding to full names and addresses", TurgenSec said.
Information about customer subscriptions to the different aspects of Virgin Media services, including premium components, was also left accessible.
The database was reportedly left unsecured since April 2019.
Virgin Media said the breach occurred after one of its marketing databases was "incorrectly configured" which allowed unauthorised access, adding that "protecting our customers' data is a top priority".
But TurgenSec said its researchers found evidence of a "systematic assurance process failure" in the way Virgin monitored system configurations.
It added that the matter had been understated "potentially to the point of being disingenuous", a claim that Virgin Media "strongly refutes".
A Virgin Media spokesman said: "Out of the approximate 900,000 people affected by this database incident, 1,100, or 0.1%, had information included relating to our Report a Site form.
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"This form is used by customers to request a particular website to be blocked or unblocked - it does not provide information as to what, if anything, was viewed and does not relate to any browsing history information.
"We strongly refute any claim that we have acted in a disingenuous way. In our initial notification to all affected people about this incident, we made it clear that any information provided to us via a webform was potentially included in the database.
"All individuals have been given details on how they can get in touch with us directly to address any queries, or for support and advice. We will be further contacting customers, where appropriate, to provide additional guidance.
"In addition, we are currently building a bespoke, secure online tool which will allow any individual to find out if they are affected and which data types relating to them was included in the database.
"We once again apologise to those who have been affected."


birminghammail--2020-03-06--Newcastle United are being tipped to beat Aston Villa to summer transfer for bizarre reason

Newcastle United are interested in Aston Villa -linked midfielder Morgan Sanson , according to reports .
The Marseille star is @ @ @ @ @ ’ s summer shortlist provided Dean Smith ’ s side avoid relegation from the Premier @ @ @ @ @ under-21 international who has developed a reputation in France as a skilled operator in the @ @ @ @ @ has scored four goals and provided four assists in 26 appearances this season .
But @ @ @ @ @ his future at Marseille due to uncertainty over the Ligue 1 club ’ s Financial @ @ @ @ @ claims they may need to sell players before next season to fall in line with @ @ @ @ @ revealed he rejected offers to leave in January and now Buzz Sports ( via ChronicleLive @ @ @ @ @ an interest .
It is bizarrely claimed the Magpies hold a key advantage in the @ @ @ @ @ good relationship with kit manufacturers Puma – the 25-year-old is a key client for the @ @ @ @ @ France placed Sanson 's value at £30m .

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Newcastle United are interested in Aston Villa -linked midfielder Morgan Sanson, according to reports.
The Marseille star is said to be on Villa’s summer shortlist provided Dean Smith’s side avoid relegation from the Premier League.
A former French under-21 international who has developed a reputation in France as a skilled operator in the midfield engine room, Sanson has scored four goals and provided four assists in 26 appearances this season.
But there are question marks over his future at Marseille due to uncertainty over the Ligue 1 club’s Financial Fair Play standing, with claims they may need to sell players before next season to fall in line with the regulations.
Sanson recently revealed he rejected offers to leave in January and now Buzz Sports (via ChronicleLive) reports that Newcastle hold an interest.
It is bizarrely claimed the Magpies hold a key advantage in the transfer race due to their good relationship with kit manufacturers Puma – the 25-year-old is a key client for the company.
Previous reports in France placed Sanson's value at £30m.


birminghammail--2020-03-06--'Can confirm that' - Striker's agent breaks silence on Aston Villa transfer links

The agent of Alexander Sorloth has confirmed there is plenty of interest in the striker ahead of the summer transfer window .
Sorloth , the Norway international , has been linked with several clubs across Europe including Aston Villa amid a brilliant run of form on loan at Trabzonspor from Crystal Palace .
Sorloth has scored 23 goals and set up six more in just 23 matches to power his side ’ s Super Lig title bid .
Turkish media have consistently reported that Villa are scouting the forward and his agent Morten Wivestad has responded to the speculation over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revealed several sides are keeping tabs on his client also linked with the likes of Manchester United and Real Madrid – while confirming Trabzonspor have a clause to complete a permanent deal .
“ I can confirm that Trabzonspor has an option agreement with Crystal Palace , but I do not want to comment on anything more than that , ” Wivestad told VG .
“ It 's a while before the window opens , but there is a lot of interest around Alex , I can confirm that .
Alex is extremely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and only focuses on doing the best for himself and the team .
He wants to win the title .
That 's his main focus now .
“ Trabzonspor is a very , very big club .
There is more pressure to play for such a big club with such great interest than many can imagine .
But Alex is very strong mentally and as long as he gets service , he delivers . ''

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The agent of Alexander Sorloth has confirmed there is plenty of interest in the striker ahead of the summer transfer window.
Sorloth, the Norway international, has been linked with several clubs across Europe including Aston Villa amid a brilliant run of form on loan at Trabzonspor from Crystal Palace.
Sorloth has scored 23 goals and set up six more in just 23 matches to power his side’s Super Lig title bid.
Turkish media have consistently reported that Villa are scouting the forward and his agent Morten Wivestad has responded to the speculation over the 24-year-old’s future.
He revealed several sides are keeping tabs on his client also linked with the likes of Manchester United and Real Madrid – while confirming Trabzonspor have a clause to complete a permanent deal.
“I can confirm that Trabzonspor has an option agreement with Crystal Palace, but I do not want to comment on anything more than that,” Wivestad told VG.
“It's a while before the window opens, but there is a lot of interest around Alex, I can confirm that. Alex is extremely happy to be where he is today, and only focuses on doing the best for himself and the team. He wants to win the title. That's his main focus now.
“Trabzonspor is a very, very big club. There is more pressure to play for such a big club with such great interest than many can imagine. But Alex is very strong mentally and as long as he gets service, he delivers."


birminghammail--2020-03-06--Wolverhampton police seize haul of drugs, sword, a bow and machetes

A huge sword , machetes , a bow , baseball bats and drugs have all been seized after they were discovered during a raid in Wolverhampton .
Officers conducted warrants at two addresses in the Heath Town area of the city , this morning ( Friday , March 6 ) .
West Midlands Police discovered a shocking array of weapons - which is pictured at the top of the article - as well as Class A and Class B drugs .
A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drugs possession with intent to supply and possession of an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been arrested on suspicion of drugs possession with intent to supply .
Both men remain in custody as police enquiries continue .
The force took to Twitter to post about the arrests along with a picture of the weapons , which were recovered .
The tweet said : `` The Team with @ StPetersWMP @ WednesfieldWMP @ BilstonWMP and @ wolvespolice NTF have executed two drugs warrants on the patch at the same time .
`` Class A , Class B and weapons seized from both addresses . ''
To keep up-to-date with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Black Country Crime Watch Facebook group where you will be alerted to any suspicious or criminal behaviour happening in your area .
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said : `` We arrested two men after executing drugs warrants at two addresses in the Heath Town area of Wolverhampton at about 11am today .
`` A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drugs possession with intent to supply and possession of an offensive weapon .
`` A 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drugs possession with intent to supply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ custody as enquiries continue . ''

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A huge sword, machetes, a bow, baseball bats and drugs have all been seized after they were discovered during a raid in Wolverhampton.
Officers conducted warrants at two addresses in the Heath Town area of the city, this morning (Friday, March 6).
West Midlands Police discovered a shocking array of weapons - which is pictured at the top of the article - as well as Class A and Class B drugs.
A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drugs possession with intent to supply and possession of an offensive weapon.
A 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drugs possession with intent to supply.
Both men remain in custody as police enquiries continue.
The force took to Twitter to post about the arrests along with a picture of the weapons, which were recovered. The tweet said: "The Team with @StPetersWMP @WednesfieldWMP @BilstonWMP and @wolvespolice NTF have executed two drugs warrants on the patch at the same time.
"Class A, Class B and weapons seized from both addresses."
To keep up-to-date with crime in your community, join the Black Country Crime Watch Facebook group where you will be alerted to any suspicious or criminal behaviour happening in your area.
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said: "We arrested two men after executing drugs warrants at two addresses in the Heath Town area of Wolverhampton at about 11am today.
"A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drugs possession with intent to supply and possession of an offensive weapon.
"A 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drugs possession with intent to supply.
"Both men are currently in custody as enquiries continue."


birminghammail--2020-03-06--EFL release Birmingham City statement after points deduction update

The EFL has released a statement confirming the financial misconduct charge against Birmingham City has been dismissed .
Blues faced a disciplinary commission for an alleged breach of the business plan imposed on them by the EFL after last season ’ s nine-point deduction .
The case was heard last month and it is understood Blues claimed they were pushed to sell players in the last January window for what they considered to be below their market value .
BirminghamLive reported earlier on Thursday that Blues face no punishment after being cleared of wrongdoing .
The League has now released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It read : `` The EFL notes the decision made by the independent Disciplinary Commission in dismissing a misconduct charge brought by the EFL against Birmingham City in May 2019 .
`` That charge alleged the club failed to adhere to elements of a business plan agreed with the club following an earlier breach of Profitability and Sustainability Rules .
`` The decision remains subject to appeal and the League will consider the judgment in full before making any further comment . ''
If you want to follow all things Birmingham City via @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to find out how .
Transfers , injuries , match-day videos and photos and the thoughts of the manager and his players , we ’ ve got you covered .
We ’ ll be bringing the very latest throughout the week and around the clock .
Make sure you keep yourself updated with our social media accounts ... Twitter : All the latest news as it happens For all your latest Blues news , opinion , analysis and transfer gossip , click here You can follow our reporter Brian Dick on Twitter , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reachplc.com It was confirmed in January the club were due to face a disciplinary commission having been informed of the situation in May and Blues welcomed the update in a statement of their own .
They said : `` It means that there will be no further points deduction , no further punishment .
`` The club welcomes the decision of the Disciplinary Commission and we have worked closely and amicably with the EFL on this matter since we were charged in May . ''

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The EFL has released a statement confirming the financial misconduct charge against Birmingham City has been dismissed.
Blues faced a disciplinary commission for an alleged breach of the business plan imposed on them by the EFL after last season’s nine-point deduction.
The case was heard last month and it is understood Blues claimed they were pushed to sell players in the last January window for what they considered to be below their market value.
BirminghamLive reported earlier on Thursday that Blues face no punishment after being cleared of wrongdoing.
The League has now released a statement reading confirming the decision. It read: "The EFL notes the decision made by the independent Disciplinary Commission in dismissing a misconduct charge brought by the EFL against Birmingham City in May 2019.
"That charge alleged the club failed to adhere to elements of a business plan agreed with the club following an earlier breach of Profitability and Sustainability Rules.
"The decision remains subject to appeal and the League will consider the judgment in full before making any further comment."
It was confirmed in January the club were due to face a disciplinary commission having been informed of the situation in May and Blues welcomed the update in a statement of their own.
They said: "It means that there will be no further points deduction, no further punishment.
"The club welcomes the decision of the Disciplinary Commission and we have worked closely and amicably with the EFL on this matter since we were charged in May."


birminghammail--2020-03-06--Birmingham City learn points deduction verdict from EFL

Birmingham City have escaped a second points deduction after being cleared of breaching EFL guidelines .
It was confirmed in @ @ @ @ @ to face a disciplinary commission to ascertain whether they had failed to follow the business @ @ @ @ @ the League .
Blues ’ spending has been closely monitored since the start of last @ @ @ @ @ became the first club to be docked points under the new Profitability and Sustainability Regulations @ @ @ @ @ last month and it is understood Blues claimed they were pushed to sell players in @ @ @ @ @ what they considered to be below their market value .
Che Adams joined Southampton for @ @ @ @ @ the summer after Premier League interest in the striker was rejected six months earlier .
@ @ @ @ @ of a second breach of financial rules and avoided another deduction .
Blues finished 17th @ @ @ @ @ last season with 52 points from 46 matches having been docked nine points .
Pep @ @ @ @ @ currently 15th with 47 points from 36 games .

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Birmingham City have escaped a second points deduction after being cleared of breaching EFL guidelines.
It was confirmed in January the club were due to face a disciplinary commission to ascertain whether they had failed to follow the business plan imposed on them by the League.
Blues’ spending has been closely monitored since the start of last season and in March they became the first club to be docked points under the new Profitability and Sustainability Regulations.
The case was heard last month and it is understood Blues claimed they were pushed to sell players in the last January window for what they considered to be below their market value.
Che Adams joined Southampton for around £15m plus add-ons in the summer after Premier League interest in the striker was rejected six months earlier.
Blues have now been cleared of a second breach of financial rules and avoided another deduction.
Blues finished 17th under former boss Garry Monk last season with 52 points from 46 matches having been docked nine points.
Pep Clotet’s side are currently 15th with 47 points from 36 games.


birminghammail--2020-03-06--Veeru's Bar and Grill set to open at former Migas Tapas Restaurant site in Sutton Coldfield

A new restaurant is opening in the centre of Sutton Coldfield with a promise of authentic cuisine from the north of India .
Veeru ’ s Indian Bar and Grill will open on the former Migas Tapas and Wine Bar eatery site in Manor Road , which closed last October with its owner citing money troubles .
Veeru ’ s will be owned and run by Sutton husband and wife couple Sonia and Shevy Sandhu .
The duo have been running Veeru Da Dhaba – an Indian street food pop providing catering for weddings , parties and corporate events in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last year ’ s Reading Festival .
Dhaba being the name for a Punjabi roadside street shack eatery catering for motorists .
But now the couple – who have two young children – have decided to open their first restaurant in Sutton after much demand from customers .
The restaurant is named after their eldest – eight-year-old son , Veer .
Speaking to BirminghamLive , Sonia Sandhu , 39 , who is fronting the family-run business said : “ We have been doing pop-ups for nearly two years now .
We have live @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fresh .
“ Every time we do anything locally people have said ‘ are you going to open anything ? '
“ We have been looking for a while now for the right premises .
We have been in talks with the landlords and have signed up now.
” The couple have been testing their cuisine with their Veeru Da Dhaba pop-up dining experience based on a traditional sight in northern India .
Sonia said : “ A dhaba is a street shack .
In the north of India in Punjab , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ road and have street food .
Whenever we go to India it ’ s the first thing we will do after landing at the airport – find a dhaba to have a munch at !
“ That ’ s one aspect of what we have been doing .
We have done a lot of private events , birthday parties , weddings around Sutton .
We have been doing pop-ups for nearly two years now .
“ The concept has been street food where we set up a gazebo in someone ’ s back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dhaba was set up was we had had enough of going to private events where caterers would drop off food and leave families to heat it up .
We cook the food there.
” The menu for Veeru ’ s is being finalised but the street food dhaba has dishes including mixed grill with chicken wings , masala fish , tandoori chicken , and lamb tiki served on a bed of sizzling onions .
Vegetable samosas with home-made chickpea curry , chicken strips with Punjabi , barbecue , piri piri , buffalo , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ masala or chilli chips .
The restaurant ’ s website lists dishes including starters like pakora and salmon thurka , mains including veggie or meat koftas , Gobi keema and chilli paneer , or mixed vegetable sabji .
But the final menu is being worked on – to be revealed nearer opening time .
Now the couple will have a permanent base , they are looking forward to serving Sutton .
“ We began the journey being quite nervous with it being our first venue , ” Sonia said .
“ But the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Instagram and community pages .
It ’ s been phenomenal .
Anyone wanting to find out more can visit : veerus.co.uk or follow them on Instagram at : @ veerusbargrill “ We can actually service Sutton Coldfield with a cuisine that ’ s not been catered for before .
We won ’ t be solely street food .
There will be curries but there will be no jalfrezis , vindaloos or bhunas .
It will all be authentic Punjabi cuisine , with fusion cooking as well – and we are talking about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ There will also be a bar where we will serve cocktails as well .
It ’ ll be somewhere in between a pub and a fine dining restaurant , where people aren ’ t afraid to bring their kids .
It won ’ t be pretentious .
It will be relaxed .
“ We just want to do some renovation inside and we are looking to open in early April .
”

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A new restaurant is opening in the centre of Sutton Coldfield with a promise of authentic cuisine from the north of India.
Veeru’s Indian Bar and Grill will open on the former Migas Tapas and Wine Bar eatery site in Manor Road, which closed last October with its owner citing money troubles .
Veeru’s will be owned and run by Sutton husband and wife couple Sonia and Shevy Sandhu. The duo have been running Veeru Da Dhaba – an Indian street food pop providing catering for weddings, parties and corporate events in the region – including a stint at last year’s Reading Festival. Dhaba being the name for a Punjabi roadside street shack eatery catering for motorists.
(Image: Nick Horner)
But now the couple – who have two young children – have decided to open their first restaurant in Sutton after much demand from customers. The restaurant is named after their eldest – eight-year-old son, Veer.
Speaking to BirminghamLive, Sonia Sandhu, 39, who is fronting the family-run business said: “We have been doing pop-ups for nearly two years now. We have live cooking. The guests are served it fresh.
“Every time we do anything locally people have said ‘are you going to open anything?'
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“We have been looking for a while now for the right premises. We have been in talks with the landlords and have signed up now.”
The couple have been testing their cuisine with their Veeru Da Dhaba pop-up dining experience based on a traditional sight in northern India.
Sonia said: “A dhaba is a street shack. In the north of India in Punjab, you pull over at the side of the road and have street food. Whenever we go to India it’s the first thing we will do after landing at the airport – find a dhaba to have a munch at!
(Image: Nick Horner)
“That’s one aspect of what we have been doing. We have done a lot of private events, birthday parties, weddings around Sutton. We have been doing pop-ups for nearly two years now.
“The concept has been street food where we set up a gazebo in someone’s back garden.
“The reason why the dhaba was set up was we had had enough of going to private events where caterers would drop off food and leave families to heat it up. We cook the food there.”
The menu for Veeru’s is being finalised but the street food dhaba has dishes including mixed grill with chicken wings, masala fish, tandoori chicken, and lamb tiki served on a bed of sizzling onions.
Vegetable samosas with home-made chickpea curry, chicken strips with Punjabi, barbecue, piri piri, buffalo, veg or halloumi. As well as masala or chilli chips.
The restaurant’s website lists dishes including starters like pakora and salmon thurka, mains including veggie or meat koftas, Gobi keema and chilli paneer, or mixed vegetable sabji.
But the final menu is being worked on – to be revealed nearer opening time.
Now the couple will have a permanent base, they are looking forward to serving Sutton. “We began the journey being quite nervous with it being our first venue,” Sonia said. “But the response we have had has been immense on Instagram and community pages. It’s been phenomenal.
Anyone wanting to find out more can visit: veerus.co.uk or follow them on Instagram at: @veerusbargrill
“We can actually service Sutton Coldfield with a cuisine that’s not been catered for before. We won’t be solely street food. There will be curries but there will be no jalfrezis, vindaloos or bhunas. It will all be authentic Punjabi cuisine, with fusion cooking as well – and we are talking about doing an Indian tapas section too.
“There will also be a bar where we will serve cocktails as well. It’ll be somewhere in between a pub and a fine dining restaurant, where people aren’t afraid to bring their kids. It won’t be pretentious. It will be relaxed.
“We just want to do some renovation inside and we are looking to open in early April.”


birminghammail--2020-03-06--'I know' - Manchester United sent transfer warning over Aston Villa 'target'

Kalvin Phillips is paying no attention to the transfer speculation over his future at Leeds United , according to former Whites midfielder Michael Brown .
Phillips was a summer target for Aston Villa after Dean Smith ’ s side secured promotion to the Premier League .
But they failed to agree a fee with Leeds – moving on and signing Douglas Luiz and Marvelous Nakamba to boost their options in the middle of the park – and Phillips stayed put .
Villa have been linked with the 24-year-old again this season while Manchester United are also reportedly keeping tabs on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is focused on nothing other than trying to help Leeds win promotion from the Championship .
“ Kalvin Phillips loves Leeds United , ” Brown told the Express .
“ He grew up loving Leeds United .
I know his main aim at the moment is to get Leeds United in that Premier League .
“ You can just see what it means to the club and the team , and it ’ s great to have him back in the team.
” It has been claimed that Phillips , who has made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , has a release clause in his contract of around £20m .
Wolves are also being linked ahead of the summer transfer window .

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Kalvin Phillips is paying no attention to the transfer speculation over his future at Leeds United, according to former Whites midfielder Michael Brown.
Phillips was a summer target for Aston Villa after Dean Smith’s side secured promotion to the Premier League.
But they failed to agree a fee with Leeds – moving on and signing Douglas Luiz and Marvelous Nakamba to boost their options in the middle of the park – and Phillips stayed put.
Villa have been linked with the 24-year-old again this season while Manchester United are also reportedly keeping tabs on his progress.
But Brown says Phillips is focused on nothing other than trying to help Leeds win promotion from the Championship.
“Kalvin Phillips loves Leeds United,” Brown told the Express. “He grew up loving Leeds United. I know his main aim at the moment is to get Leeds United in that Premier League.
“You can just see what it means to the club and the team, and it’s great to have him back in the team.”
It has been claimed that Phillips, who has made 31 Championship appearances so far this season, has a release clause in his contract of around £20m.
Wolves are also being linked ahead of the summer transfer window.


birminghammail--2020-03-06--Huge, two-day event cancelled at Birmingham NEC due to coronavirus

A huge , two-day event has been cancelled at Birmingham NEC due to coronavirus .
Organisers of Naidex - ‘ Europe ’ s most established event for the disability , independent living and healthcare sectors ’ - has taken the decision to reschedule the event until later in the year after monitoring the spread of COVID-19 .
It had been due to take place from March 17 to 18 .
The decision comes as the number of people diagnosed with coronavirus in the UK rose to 163 on Friday morning ( March 6 ) , according to the Department of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Follow our live blog to keep updated A spokesman for Naidex said : `` Like many large event organisers , the health and safety of our visitors , exhibitors and staff is always our number one priority .
`` This is particularly pertinent in the care and health sector communities that Naidex brings together .
Many of our visitors are , or are on the frontline of supporting , the most vulnerable in society .
`` This combined with the fact that health and social care workers will be critical to ongoing containment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have taken the decision to reschedule Naidex to later in the year and will confirm this date by Monday 16th March 2020 . ''
`` This will include all events co-located with Naidex including Smart Home for Assisted Living , Dementia , Care & Nursing Home Expo , Home Care Expo , Care Tech Live , European Neuro Convention , Medical Imaging Convention , European Oncology Convention and AI & ML Convention .
`` While this is not a decision that has been taken lightly , we feel that it is the right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and health sector but for the wider community as a whole . ''
The organisers said that they were in ongoing communication with their exhibitors , speakers , partners and suppliers and thanked people for their understanding and support .

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A huge, two-day event has been cancelled at Birmingham NEC due to coronavirus .
Organisers of Naidex - ‘Europe’s most established event for the disability, independent living and healthcare sectors’ - has taken the decision to reschedule the event until later in the year after monitoring the spread of COVID-19.
It had been due to take place from March 17 to 18. The decision comes as the number of people diagnosed with coronavirus in the UK rose to 163 on Friday morning (March 6), according to the Department of Health, including one from Birmingham. Follow our live blog to keep updated
A spokesman for Naidex said: "Like many large event organisers, the health and safety of our visitors, exhibitors and staff is always our number one priority.
"This is particularly pertinent in the care and health sector communities that Naidex brings together. Many of our visitors are, or are on the frontline of supporting, the most vulnerable in society.
"This combined with the fact that health and social care workers will be critical to ongoing containment and management strategies, means that we have taken the decision to reschedule Naidex to later in the year and will confirm this date by Monday 16th March 2020."
"This will include all events co-located with Naidex including Smart Home for Assisted Living, Dementia, Care & Nursing Home Expo, Home Care Expo, Care Tech Live, European Neuro Convention, Medical Imaging Convention, European Oncology Convention and AI&ML Convention.
"While this is not a decision that has been taken lightly, we feel that it is the right one - not just for the care and health sector but for the wider community as a whole."
The organisers said that they were in ongoing communication with their exhibitors, speakers, partners and suppliers and thanked people for their understanding and support.


birminghammail--2020-03-07--Teen stabbed in neck after 'buying sweets from nearby store'

A teenager was stabbed in the neck minutes after buying sweets from a nearby shop , a stunned trader said .
The 16-year-old boy was knifed in Duddeston Mill Road in Nechells at around 9pm on Friday , March 6 .
He was said to have staggered back into Kash 's Vauxhall Food Store , where he had earlier been served , and a woman gave emergency first aid until paramedics arrived .
Owner Kashmir Singh said the boy had been into his shop at 9pm and bought some sweets off the front counter .
( see pic ) .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ shop to say he had been stabbed near the top of the road , close to Nechells Mini Market .
Mr Singh said : `` I 've seen the boy in the shop before .
`` He 's about 5ft 7 or 8 , stocky build and Jamaican .
`` He looks a good kid and he seemed happy when buying the sweets .
`` Once he came back , a lady was helping to administer towels to his neck and I think we had to wait about 20 minutes for an ambulance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of blood .
`` I hope he will be OK .
I think the lady helped to save his life judging by how much he was bleeding . ''
The row of seven shops is almost directly opposite Duddeston railway station and is a constant hive of activity during the day .
The parade has everything from a food store and mini market to an 'international ' hairdressers , William Hill bookmaker 's shop and Dixy Chicken all trading side by side below a row of two storey flats .
Up at Nechells @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had only been running the shop for nine days and could not believe what had happened .
He was not there at the time of the incident but said : `` I always think if you are kind to people and smile they will be kind and smile back .
`` That is why I am trying to establish this business here and although it is a narrow shop the one next door might become available and then we could expand .
`` I 've seen the boy in question before he has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and he seems a nice lad . ''
In between those two stores , Mohammed Saleem has run Dixy Chicken for five years and said Friday nights were usually the busiest time of the week .
`` Because of the incident we had to close for the last three hours last night so we lost a lot of business .
`` We are proud of our business which was named a best takeaway and we have a five hygiene rating .
I hope that something like this will not put people off from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the shops here .
`` We are all trying to serve the local community and do the best jobs we can . ''
Mohammed said he had contacted the police some 20 times in recent months to try to get help when people were 'hanging around ' .
He said : `` You never quite know what they are up to but there 's nothing that we can do as a business . ''
Kashmir also said he had previously contacted the police about anti-social behaviour in the area .
At lunchtime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parade was very busy with half a dozen cars coming and going to parked on the wide pavement area in front of the shops .
Generally most of the on-road spaces were also being taken by visitors to the various shops .
The area is popular with tradesmen in vans serving local industrial estates .
But Mr Singh said he did n't want customers seeing a large dried up pool of blood outside his shop .
He added : `` I think the police were here until about 11pm last night .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not been cleaned up or if forensics have finished but it 's not nice for your customers to see something like that . ''
A statement from West Midlands Police read : `` We are investigating a stabbing inside a shop on Duddeston Mill Road in Nechells , Birmingham just after 9pm last night , Friday 6 March .
`` A 16-year-old boy was stabbed in the neck and taken to hospital , though his injuries are not believed to be life-changing or life-threatening at this time .
`` CCTV enquiries continue to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is asked to contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight , or call 101 anytime .
`` Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
Please quote crime reference 20BW/60859V/20 . ''

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A teenager was stabbed in the neck minutes after buying sweets from a nearby shop, a stunned trader said.
The 16-year-old boy was knifed in Duddeston Mill Road in Nechells at around 9pm on Friday, March 6.
He was said to have staggered back into Kash's Vauxhall Food Store, where he had earlier been served, and a woman gave emergency first aid until paramedics arrived.
Owner Kashmir Singh said the boy had been into his shop at 9pm and bought some sweets off the front counter. (see pic).
Minutes later he staggered back into the shop to say he had been stabbed near the top of the road, close to Nechells Mini Market.
Mr Singh said: "I've seen the boy in the shop before. "He's about 5ft 7 or 8, stocky build and Jamaican. "He looks a good kid and he seemed happy when buying the sweets.
"Once he came back, a lady was helping to administer towels to his neck and I think we had to wait about 20 minutes for an ambulance to arrive so he lost a lot of blood.
"I hope he will be OK. I think the lady helped to save his life judging by how much he was bleeding."
The row of seven shops is almost directly opposite Duddeston railway station and is a constant hive of activity during the day.
The parade has everything from a food store and mini market to an 'international' hairdressers, William Hill bookmaker's shop and Dixy Chicken all trading side by side below a row of two storey flats.
Up at Nechells Mini Market, Omar Shakir said he had only been running the shop for nine days and could not believe what had happened.
He was not there at the time of the incident but said: "I always think if you are kind to people and smile they will be kind and smile back.
"That is why I am trying to establish this business here and although it is a narrow shop the one next door might become available and then we could expand.
"I've seen the boy in question before he has been into my shop and bought sweets and he seems a nice lad."
In between those two stores, Mohammed Saleem has run Dixy Chicken for five years and said Friday nights were usually the busiest time of the week.
"Because of the incident we had to close for the last three hours last night so we lost a lot of business.
"We are proud of our business which was named a best takeaway and we have a five hygiene rating. I hope that something like this will not put people off from coming to this parade and visiting all of the shops here.
"We are all trying to serve the local community and do the best jobs we can." Mohammed said he had contacted the police some 20 times in recent months to try to get help when people were 'hanging around'.
He said: "You never quite know what they are up to but there's nothing that we can do as a business." Kashmir also said he had previously contacted the police about anti-social behaviour in the area.
At lunchtime on Saturday, March 7, the parade was very busy with half a dozen cars coming and going to parked on the wide pavement area in front of the shops.
Generally most of the on-road spaces were also being taken by visitors to the various shops.
The area is popular with tradesmen in vans serving local industrial estates. But Mr Singh said he didn't want customers seeing a large dried up pool of blood outside his shop.
He added: "I think the police were here until about 11pm last night. I don't know why the blood has not been cleaned up or if forensics have finished but it's not nice for your customers to see something like that."
A statement from West Midlands Police read: "We are investigating a stabbing inside a shop on Duddeston Mill Road in Nechells, Birmingham just after 9pm last night, Friday 6 March.
"A 16-year-old boy was stabbed in the neck and taken to hospital, though his injuries are not believed to be life-changing or life-threatening at this time.
"CCTV enquiries continue to trace the offender. Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, or call 101 anytime.
"Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111. Please quote crime reference 20BW/60859V/20."


birminghammail--2020-03-07--Aston Villa transfer news live: Arsenal join Man City in Jaden Philogene-Bidace chase & more rumours

Hello and welcome to Saturday 's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive .
We will be keeping you up to @ @ @ @ @ news and views from Villa Park as Dean Smith 's side prepare for the Premier @ @ @ @ @ on Monday night ( 8pm ) .
After their Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester @ @ @ @ @ Villa 's season is now solely concentrated on surviving in the Premier League .
They @ @ @ @ @ two points from safety and have a game in hand over their relegation rivals as @ @ @ @ @ outing last weekend .
Villa fans will be watching today 's results elsewhere in earnest @ @ @ @ @ and West Ham United all in action .
So make sure you follow all the @ @ @ @ @ below ...

Hello and welcome to Tuesday's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive.
It was another weekend without a fixture for Dean Smith's side as coronavirus continues to spread across the UK.
Games were initially suspended until April 4 but after a meeting between league bosses, it was announced last week football is suspended until the end of April.
We'll keep you up to date on the latest developments surrounding the resumption of the league, as well as any other Villa news, updates and transfer rumours - as well as how COVID-19 is affecting fans.
So make sure you follow all the action on today's blog below...


birminghammail--2020-03-07--Wolves v Brighton LIVE: Goal alerts and team news as Nuno's men aim for the top four

Wolverhampton Wanderers host Brighton on what promises to be another massive day in their battle for Champions League qualification .
@ @ @ @ @ Tottenham has propelled Nuno Espirito Santo 's side firmly into the race for the top-four @ @ @ @ @ in sixth place , level on points with Manchester United in fifth and just two @ @ @ @ @ .
A win , by a two-goal margin , will see Wolves jump above both @ @ @ @ @ top-four , temporarily at least .
Jonny Otto and Morgan Gibbs-White are ruled out of @ @ @ @ @ latter missing his second game in a row .
The reverse fixture ended 2-2 earlier @ @ @ @ @ be keen to earn his first win in four attempts against Brighton .
We 'll @ @ @ @ @ news at 2pm and then live updates , as they happen , from 3pm

Wolves missed the chance to go into the Premier League's top-four after a drab draw with Brighton.
They came into the game knowing a two-goal win would see them leapfrog Chelsea and Manchester United, but never looked close to achieving that.
Nuno Espirito made one team change from the win over Tottenham, with Leander Dendoncker coming in for Adama Traore, while Wolves also switched back to a 3-5-2 formation.
In a flat first-half, Wolves had the best chance, when Jimenez volleyed wide after an Adam Wesbter header.
Nuno brought on Traore just after the hour mark and the speedster instantly showed why the Wolves fans were desperate to see his introduction. His tricky run almost set up Daniel Podence, but his shot was blocked.
Wolves huffed and puffed, but failed to land a killer blow on the resolute Seagulls. They move up to fifth, although Man United could go back above them with a win over Manchester City on Sunday.


birminghammail--2020-03-07--Birmingham City vs Reading LIVE: Jude Bellingham available as Michael Morrison's back at St Andrew's

Birmingham City welcome Reading to St Andrew ’ s this afternoon looking for the victory that would bring up the @ @ @ @ @ last four matches Blues have been stockpiling Championship points at the rate of one a @ @ @ @ @ way to safety .
Three more today would put them on 50 and with nine @ @ @ @ @ plenty of headroom to either mount the most belated of play-off charges , or start @ @ @ @ @ Jude Bellingham is back available again after sitting out the last two games , while @ @ @ @ @ are also back in the fold .
Reading arrive at St Ans one place and @ @ @ @ @ 16th and hoping to give Michael Morrison a happy return to the club he represented @ @ @ @ @ years .
We ’ ll have Brian Dick in the pressbox from 1pm .

Birmingham City were made to pay for failing to turn a dominant first half hour into an insurmountable position and lost at home for the fist time since New Year’s Day.
Blues had the dream start when Scott Hogan’s seventh goal in eight league games confirmed what was an excellent opening to the match.
But a failure to add to that - and a valiant second period from Reading saw the points head back to Berkshire.
Goals from Matt Miazga, Yakou Meite and Pele saw the game end 3-1.
Pep Clotet made four changes to the team which lost at Leicester, with Jude Bellingham, Dan Crowley, Marc Roberts, Marc Roberts and Gary Gardner coming back into the team.
It took Blues just six minutes to open the scoring - and Roberts was the instigator, lumping a ball forward which Miazga tried to head back to his goalkeeper.
Hogan was alive to the dropping ball though and as Rafael Cabral came to collect the striker stole in and clipped it over him and into the net.
Blues had several opportunities to double their lead, first in the tenth minute when Roberts picked out Maxime Colin to the right of the area.
The full back laid inside for Crowley who failed to find Lukas Jutkiewicz, unmarked eight yards out.
Hogan missed a glorious chance in the 18th minute, as Ivan Sunjic, Bellingham and Crowley combined to send Gardner running at a retreating back four.
The midfielder laid right to Jutkiewicz in the box and the 30-year-old nudged the ball to the back post where Hogan slid in but scooped over the bar from two yards.
After a poor start Reading began to feature more and nearly grabbed an equaliser when Yakou Meite surged away from Kristian Pedersen and fired across Lee Camp.
The goalkeeper flew to his right to push away to Michael Olise wide on the left. The winger’s drive was deflected behind off Maxime Colin.
Blues’ lead remained vulnerable and they were made to pay for their profligacy when Reading struck twice at the start of the second half
First, seven minutes in, Andy Rinomhota picked up the ball on the right of the area and sent in a cross which Sunjic couldn’t block and which found Miazga ten yards out.
The defender hammered an unstoppable volley past Camp.
Four minute later John Swift’s free kick from the right found Meite who had run off Pedersen.
The Ivorian headed down and up into the top corner of Camp’s net.
Bellingham had a strong shout for a penalty with a quarter of an hour to go when Miazga appeared to pull him back as he set off for Hogan’s cross.
But with two minutes remaining the hosts were caught on the counter, Pele was released one on one with Roberts and curled a pinpoint shot from the D inside Camp’s far post.


birminghammail--2020-03-07--Arsenal join Man City in transfer chase for highly-rated Aston Villa youngster - report

Arsenal have reportedly joined Manchester City in the hunt for Aston Villa youngster Jaden Philogene-Bidace .
Football Insider say the @ @ @ @ @ with City earlier on this week , are making regular checks on the forward with @ @ @ @ @ move in the summer .
Philogene-Bidace , who operates on the left-hand side of attack @ @ @ @ @ in all competitions this season .
He has scored six times in the Under-18 Premier @ @ @ @ @ played in the Premier League 2 and EFL Trophy competitions .
The youngster notched a @ @ @ @ @ with Swansea City earlier this season .
It is said that Philogene-Bidace 's contract expires @ @ @ @ @ season and Villa want him to sign a new deal .
If he does depart @ @ @ @ @ the summer Villa would be entitled to compensation but the fee would be minimal .
@ @ @ @ @ well as Ajax are also rumoured to be keen .
Philogene-Bidace has trained with the @ @ @ @ @ past two Under-23s games .

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Arsenal have reportedly joined Manchester City in the hunt for Aston Villa youngster Jaden Philogene-Bidace.
Football Insider say the 17-year-old, who was linked with City earlier on this week, are making regular checks on the forward with a view to making a move in the summer.
Philogene-Bidace, who operates on the left-hand side of attack, has made 15 appearances in all competitions this season.
He has scored six times in the Under-18 Premier League today and has even played in the Premier League 2 and EFL Trophy competitions.
The youngster notched a hat-trick in the 3-3 draw with Swansea City earlier this season.
It is said that Philogene-Bidace's contract expires at the end of the season and Villa want him to sign a new deal.
If he does depart Bodymoor Heath for free in the summer Villa would be entitled to compensation but the fee would be minimal.
Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich as well as Ajax are also rumoured to be keen.
Philogene-Bidace has trained with the first-team and has started the past two Under-23s games.


birminghammail--2020-03-07--Woman cut free from crash wreckage after four-car smash in Wednesbury

A woman was cut free from a crash wreckage after four cars collided on a busy road in Wednesbury .
Emergency services rushed to High Bullen on Friday , March 6 , where a woman was trapped in the front seat of a car .
Three people , a man and two children , escaped the damaged vehicle shortly after the crash .
Firefighters used specialist equipment to free the injured woman , who was taken to hospital .
The occupants from the three other cars involved in the smash managed to get themselves out without assistance from fire crews @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Service told Black Country Live : `` We were called at 10.50pm to High Bullen in Wednesbury to reports of a four-car collision .
`` Two appliances - one from Wednesbury and the other from Tipton - were in attendance .
`` One woman was trapped in the front passenger seat by her injuries .
One man and two girls had self-extricated from the same vehicle prior to the crew 's arrival on scene .
`` All the occupants from the other vehicles involved in the collision had gotten themselves out before the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extracted by the fire service and taken to hospital for precautionary checks . ''
Motorists who regular travel on High Bullen have said it is notorious for crashes .
On Facebook , a commenter said : `` Surprised it does n't happen more often , here , driver 's risking cutting across in front of oncoming vehicles , causing danger . ''
Another added : `` It will only be a matter of time before there is a bad accident at the mini island on Woden Road East/Collins Road/Oak Tree Road junction .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ install a roundabout there .
Drivers driving down Woden Road East do not seem to know they have to give way , especially the ones travelling towards the direction of the Brunswick pub who can be going quite fast . ''

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A woman was cut free from a crash wreckage after four cars collided on a busy road in Wednesbury.
Emergency services rushed to High Bullen on Friday, March 6, where a woman was trapped in the front seat of a car.
Three people, a man and two children, escaped the damaged vehicle shortly after the crash.
Firefighters used specialist equipment to free the injured woman, who was taken to hospital.
(Image: Sharon Louise)
The occupants from the three other cars involved in the smash managed to get themselves out without assistance from fire crews.
A spokesman for West Midlands Fire Service told Black Country Live: "We were called at 10.50pm to High Bullen in Wednesbury to reports of a four-car collision.
"Two appliances - one from Wednesbury and the other from Tipton - were in attendance.
"One woman was trapped in the front passenger seat by her injuries. One man and two girls had self-extricated from the same vehicle prior to the crew's arrival on scene.
"All the occupants from the other vehicles involved in the collision had gotten themselves out before the crew arrived.
"The woman was extracted by the fire service and taken to hospital for precautionary checks."
Motorists who regular travel on High Bullen have said it is notorious for crashes.
On Facebook, a commenter said: "Surprised it doesn't happen more often, here, driver's risking cutting across in front of oncoming vehicles, causing danger."
Another added: "It will only be a matter of time before there is a bad accident at the mini island on Woden Road East/Collins Road/Oak Tree Road junction.
"There was totally no reason to install a roundabout there. Drivers driving down Woden Road East do not seem to know they have to give way, especially the ones travelling towards the direction of the Brunswick pub who can be going quite fast."