birminghammail--2020-06-25--Bilic sends a firm message to Leeds, Brentford and Fulham

Some may prefer to be in the shoes of the hunter , rather than the hunted , at this stage in the Championship promotion race - but Slaven Bilic wouldn ’ t swap West Brom ’ s position with anyone else ’ s .
The table topping Baggies visit fourth placed Brentford on Friday evening , in what could be a pivotal round of fixtures ; second and third go head to head at Elland Road when Leeds welcome Fulham on Saturday .
Albion still enjoy a gap to the chasing pack occupying the play-off places , but Bilic has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frustrating goalless draw against resolute Birmingham City on Saturday and sees plenty of determination in his group .
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The Croat , though , relishes the competition .
“ If this was the start of the season after the break and all that it would be hard to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bilic said .
“ But when you consider there ’ s only a few weeks left and there ’ s so much at stake , you are totally in a moment .
“ The negative thing about being first or second is there ’ s an element of people wondering ‘ Are Leeds and us going to bottle it ?
’ That applies to Fulham and Brentford too , but they are hoping that happens .
“ They would rather be in our position .
It ’ s better to be where we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ course it ’ s difficult .
But there ’ s an old Chinese proverb which says : ‘ The sun is hottest at the very top of the mountain , but also the wind is strongest.
’ “ You can crumble , but if you ’ re together that ’ s a big thing .
I wouldn ’ t swap with any one of them.
” Brentford swept aside Fulham at Craven Cottage last weekend , mapping out their own intentions ahead of the welcoming of Albion to Griffin Park .
Indeed , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ footballing side to visit The Hawthorns so far this season , though they only took a point from their encounter prior to Christmas .
Bilic only has praise for Thomas Frank and his team , though he chose to talk up his own side too .
“ Their name is a bit of a surprise , but not their team , ” he added .
“ They are a top team and we have big respect for them .
It ’ s going to be a very big test and we will have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We are not big time Charlies .
We are confident but we are humble .
But we are number one and for the whole season we have been number one or number two .
“ That ’ s not because we are some kind of wild cards - it ’ s because week-in , week-out , we ’ ve done it .
It ’ s a massive game .
“ We have to just concentrate on ourselves .
This game is bigger than the other one .
“ It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are competing against our direct contenders and it will be crucial .
Key thing is not to lose .
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Some may prefer to be in the shoes of the hunter, rather than the hunted, at this stage in the Championship promotion race - but Slaven Bilic wouldn’t swap West Brom’s position with anyone else’s.
The table topping Baggies visit fourth placed Brentford on Friday evening, in what could be a pivotal round of fixtures; second and third go head to head at Elland Road when Leeds welcome Fulham on Saturday.
Albion still enjoy a gap to the chasing pack occupying the play-off places, but Bilic has been pleased with the response to the frustrating goalless draw against resolute Birmingham City on Saturday and sees plenty of determination in his group.
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With the title of league leaders comes the pressure from below - everyone wants your crown. The Croat, though, relishes the competition.
“If this was the start of the season after the break and all that it would be hard to get this level of motivation,” Bilic said. “But when you consider there’s only a few weeks left and there’s so much at stake, you are totally in a moment.
“The negative thing about being first or second is there’s an element of people wondering ‘Are Leeds and us going to bottle it?’ That applies to Fulham and Brentford too, but they are hoping that happens.
“They would rather be in our position. It’s better to be where we are. Is it difficult? Of course it’s difficult. But there’s an old Chinese proverb which says: ‘The sun is hottest at the very top of the mountain, but also the wind is strongest.’
“You can crumble, but if you’re together that’s a big thing. I wouldn’t swap with any one of them.”
Brentford swept aside Fulham at Craven Cottage last weekend, mapping out their own intentions ahead of the welcoming of Albion to Griffin Park.
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Indeed, the Bees have been arguably the best footballing side to visit The Hawthorns so far this season, though they only took a point from their encounter prior to Christmas.
Bilic only has praise for Thomas Frank and his team, though he chose to talk up his own side too.
“Their name is a bit of a surprise, but not their team,” he added. “They are a top team and we have big respect for them. It’s going to be a very big test and we will have to be on top of our game.
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“We are not big time Charlies. We are confident but we are humble. But we are number one and for the whole season we have been number one or number two.
“That’s not because we are some kind of wild cards - it’s because week-in, week-out, we’ve done it. It’s a massive game.
“We have to just concentrate on ourselves. This game is bigger than the other one.
“It’s more than a three-point game. We are competing against our direct contenders and it will be crucial. Key thing is not to lose.”


birminghammail--2020-06-25--Disney changes Splash Mountain ride over its ties to racist movie

Disney is to rebrand its Splash Mountain theme park ride because of its ties with the 1946 movie Song Of The South that many view as racist .
Officials said the ride would be recast to make it based on The Princess And The Frog , a 2009 Disney film with an African American female lead .
The changes to the ride will be made at Disneyland in California and the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Florida , the company said .
Disney said the changes had been in the works since last year , but the announcement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ renaming racially-charged , decades-old brands in the wake of protests for racial justice around the globe following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minnesota .
`` The new concept is inclusive - one that all of our guests can connect with and be inspired by , and it speaks to the diversity of the millions of people who visit our parks each year , '' Disney said .
The ride first opened at Disneyland in the late 1980s .
With racist stereotypes and Old South tropes , Song @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live action , cartoons and music featuring an old black plantation labourer named Uncle Remus who enchants a white city boy with fables of talking animals .

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Disney is to rebrand its Splash Mountain theme park ride because of its ties with the 1946 movie Song Of The South that many view as racist.
Officials said the ride would be recast to make it based on The Princess And The Frog, a 2009 Disney film with an African American female lead.
The changes to the ride will be made at Disneyland in California and the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Florida, the company said.
Disney said the changes had been in the works since last year, but the announcement comes as companies across the US are renaming racially-charged, decades-old brands in the wake of protests for racial justice around the globe following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minnesota.
"The new concept is inclusive - one that all of our guests can connect with and be inspired by, and it speaks to the diversity of the millions of people who visit our parks each year," Disney said.
The ride first opened at Disneyland in the late 1980s.
With racist stereotypes and Old South tropes, Song Of The South is a mix of live action, cartoons and music featuring an old black plantation labourer named Uncle Remus who enchants a white city boy with fables of talking animals.


birminghammail--2020-06-25--Maxine Peake breaks silence on Rebecca Long-Bailey sacking

Actress Maxine Peake said she wanted to clarify her comments in the interview that was shared by Ms Long-Bailey , leading to her removal from the shadow cabinet .
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer took action after Ms Long-Bailey tweeted a link to the interview in which Ms Peake claimed police linked to the death of George Floyd in the US had learned their tactics from the Israeli secret services , which has been branded an `` anti-Semitic conspiracy theory '' .
In a Twitter post , Ms Peake said she was `` inaccurate in her assumption '' of US @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I feel it 's important for me to clarify that , when talking to The Independent , I was inaccurate in my assumption of American Police training & its sources .
`` I find racism & anti-Semitism abhorrent & I in no way wished , nor intended , to add fodder to any views of the contrary . ''
Jon Lansman , chair of the activist movement Momentum , tweeted his support for Rebecca Long-Bailey .
He said : `` I retweeted this 5 hours ago without comment in a break in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the last month .
In my view there is nothing in what Maxine Peake said that a Labour panel would view as anti-Semitic .
`` Rebecca is every bit as committed to ending anti-Semitism in the Labour Party as I am .
Her sacking is a reckless over-reaction from someone who promised to end factionalism in the party and political interference in disciplinary matters .
Keir has now made these tasks harder . ''

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Actress Maxine Peake said she wanted to clarify her comments in the interview that was shared by Ms Long-Bailey, leading to her removal from the shadow cabinet.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer took action after Ms Long-Bailey tweeted a link to the interview in which Ms Peake claimed police linked to the death of George Floyd in the US had learned their tactics from the Israeli secret services, which has been branded an "anti-Semitic conspiracy theory".
In a Twitter post, Ms Peake said she was "inaccurate in her assumption" of US police training.
She said: "I feel it's important for me to clarify that, when talking to The Independent, I was inaccurate in my assumption of American Police training & its sources.
"I find racism & anti-Semitism abhorrent & I in no way wished, nor intended, to add fodder to any views of the contrary."
Jon Lansman, chair of the activist movement Momentum, tweeted his support for Rebecca Long-Bailey.
He said: "I retweeted this 5 hours ago without comment in a break in a Labour Party anti-Semitism panel - my 4th in the last month. In my view there is nothing in what Maxine Peake said that a Labour panel would view as anti-Semitic.
"Rebecca is every bit as committed to ending anti-Semitism in the Labour Party as I am. Her sacking is a reckless over-reaction from someone who promised to end factionalism in the party and political interference in disciplinary matters. Keir has now made these tasks harder."


birminghammail--2020-06-25--Two women injured in ‘racially motivated’ street attack

Two women sustained injuries after they were attacked in the street in Brierley Hill .
The victims - a woman @ @ @ @ @ woman in her 20s - suffered minor injuries in what police are calling a racially @ @ @ @ @ targeted yesterday evening ( June 24 ) at around 6.30pm in Gorsty Avenue .
West @ @ @ @ @ assault as a hate crime and an appeal has been launched .
Witnesses or those @ @ @ @ @ have been urged to come forward to help with the investigation .
The force can @ @ @ @ @ on its website or by calling 101 .
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Two women sustained injuries after they were attacked in the street in Brierley Hill.
The victims - a woman in her 50s and a woman in her 20s - suffered minor injuries in what police are calling a racially motivated attack.
They were targeted yesterday evening (June 24) at around 6.30pm in Gorsty Avenue.
West Midlands Police has labelled the assault as a hate crime and an appeal has been launched.
Witnesses or those with information about the assault have been urged to come forward to help with the investigation.
The force can be contacted via Live Chat on its website or by calling 101. You have been advised to quote crime reference number 20DY/146282K/20.


birminghammail--2020-06-25--Where Pep wants Bellingham to play next season as Man Utd hover

Pep Clotet has outlined his wish that Jude Bellingham continue his development at Birmingham City .
However , the Blues head coach understands that the economics of modern football and the youngster ’ s prodigious talent mean that probably won ’ t happen beyond the end of this season .
Bellingham is in line to start against Hull City on Saturday – his final match before his 17th birthday on Monday , June 29 .
Speculation has been growing this week that Bellingham has picked Borussia Dortmund ahead of Manchester United – although Bayern Munich , who have watched him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have mounted a late bid .
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“ He has not indicated to me that he has made a decision , ” Clotet said .
“ It ’ s difficult for me to say what would be best for him because it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I would love for him to keep being here at Birmingham , if not Birmingham as close as possible to the English game because I love the English game .
“ I understand as well there are opportunities abroad where the development of the player which is something that must be considered as well .
“ The only thing I would say is that whatever he picks or wherever he goes he takes the same ambition he has here , the same pride , the same focus on being better and helping the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bellingham has remained as speculation has intensified since the 0-0 draw at West Brom .
“ It ’ s as simple as always .
Naturally we have had a little talk about football – just about football on Monday .
“ We spoke about positions on the pitch , oppositions and we discussed as well his position and his responsibilities to the team .
“ I have a feeling every day I am working with him and I see he is as focused as ever .
He had a fantastic training today and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to give Birmingham the best possible finish.
” The teenager is expected to make his 37th appearance of a remarkable campaign this weekend .
He has scored four goals and played in a variety positions , impressing with his technical and physical ability as well as his composure .

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Pep Clotet has outlined his wish that Jude Bellingham continue his development at Birmingham City.
However, the Blues head coach understands that the economics of modern football and the youngster’s prodigious talent mean that probably won’t happen beyond the end of this season.
Bellingham is in line to start against Hull City on Saturday – his final match before his 17th birthday on Monday, June 29.
Speculation has been growing this week that Bellingham has picked Borussia Dortmund ahead of Manchester United – although Bayern Munich, who have watched him several times, are also claimed to have mounted a late bid.
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Clotet was asked about Bellingham’s future at his pre-match press conference and summed up what many Blues supporters will be thinking.
“He has not indicated to me that he has made a decision,” Clotet said.
“It’s difficult for me to say what would be best for him because it is a very personal opinion.
“I would love for him to keep being here at Birmingham, if not Birmingham as close as possible to the English game because I love the English game.
“I understand as well there are opportunities abroad where the development of the player which is something that must be considered as well.
“The only thing I would say is that whatever he picks or wherever he goes he takes the same ambition he has here, the same pride, the same focus on being better and helping the team.”
The Spaniard reiterated how grounded Bellingham has remained as speculation has intensified since the 0-0 draw at West Brom.
“It’s as simple as always. Naturally we have had a little talk about football – just about football on Monday.
“We spoke about positions on the pitch, oppositions and we discussed as well his position and his responsibilities to the team.
“I have a feeling every day I am working with him and I see he is as focused as ever. He had a fantastic training today and was very happy and focused on trying to give Birmingham the best possible finish.”
The teenager is expected to make his 37th appearance of a remarkable campaign this weekend.
He has scored four goals and played in a variety positions, impressing with his technical and physical ability as well as his composure.


birminghammail--2020-06-25--Blues flop Shea signs for Beckham's Inter Miami

Birmingham City flop Brek Shea has signed for MLS outfit Inter Miami CF - the US club part owned by David Beckham .
Winger Shea , who has 30 international caps to his name with the USMNT , had a loan spell at Blues under Lee Clark and Gary Rowett in 2014 , borrowed from Stoke City .
Shea made two Championship starts and a further four appearances from the bench , including in Rowett ’ s first game in charge - a goalless draw at Wolves .
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Google Play Store and App Store The tall wide-man , who also had a loan spell with Barnsley during his spell in England , departed these shores shortly after his time at Blues came to an abrupt end and returned to his native USA .
Since then , Shea - now 30 - has enjoyed spells with Orlando City , Vancouver Whitecaps and Atlanta United , before his move to Inter Miami was confirmed on Thursday .
“ It feels good .
I ’ m excited to be here , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take away the first year .
This is the first year of the club and I ’ m excited to be part of that .
I ’ ll always be a part of that .
“ You look around the stadium and the training grounds , to have all this before you even play a game , it shows the club is willing to do it and really do it right .
“ I think I can bring versatility ; I can play in a couple of positions .
I just want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get some points.
” Inter Miami were founded in 2018 and Beckham is listed as one of the owners , as well as being the club ’ s president .

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birminghammail--2020-06-25--Warning after cops bust large gathering in Sandwell Valley Park

As the lockdown restrictions begin to ease and the weather gets warmer , police have issued a warning to people across the Midlands .
Officers have prohibited residents from attending street parties or organising barbecues .
It comes after West Midlands Police officers were called to Sandwell Valley Park to break up a large gathering of people flouting the social distancing guidelines .
The force was also called to a similar incident in Handsworth Park .
A number of illegal raves were also busted by police in the Midlands last week .
Piles of booze bottles and 'hippy crack ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after hundreds of youngsters met up for an illegal rave .
Police also issued warnings about possible raves taking place across the Black Country .
Members of the public have been urged to go online to report anyone who is spotted breaching government guidelines .
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said : “ We know it ’ s hot out there , but we ’ re asking people to resist the temptation to organise or go to large street parties and barbecues .
“ We ’ ve been called to large gatherings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been in breach of the rules designed to prevent the spread of coronavirus .
“ Over the past few weeks , we ’ ve had to deal with gatherings in Sandwell Valley and Handsworth Park .
“ Our officers have been engaging and encouraging people to leave the events , but we ’ re prepared to use our powers of enforcement if necessary .
“ We ’ re urging people to stick to the Government ’ s advice on social distancing , and report breaches of the rules to us using this form @ @

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As the lockdown restrictions begin to ease and the weather gets warmer, police have issued a warning to people across the Midlands.
Officers have prohibited residents from attending street parties or organising barbecues.
It comes after West Midlands Police officers were called to Sandwell Valley Park to break up a large gathering of people flouting the social distancing guidelines.
The force was also called to a similar incident in Handsworth Park.
A number of illegal raves were also busted by police in the Midlands last week.
Piles of booze bottles and 'hippy crack' were dumped at a park in Erdington after hundreds of youngsters met up for an illegal rave.
Police also issued warnings about possible raves taking place across the Black Country.
Members of the public have been urged to go online to report anyone who is spotted breaching government guidelines.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: “We know it’s hot out there, but we’re asking people to resist the temptation to organise or go to large street parties and barbecues.
“We’ve been called to large gatherings in parks in recent weeks which have been in breach of the rules designed to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
“Over the past few weeks, we’ve had to deal with gatherings in Sandwell Valley and Handsworth Park.
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“Our officers have been engaging and encouraging people to leave the events, but we’re prepared to use our powers of enforcement if necessary.
“We’re urging people to stick to the Government’s advice on social distancing, and report breaches of the rules to us using this form. ”


birminghammail--2020-06-25--Covid-19 blamed as 200 Dunlop jobs at risk in Erdington

Up to 200 workers could lose their jobs at Dunlop Aircraft Tyres in Erdington as the firm blames Covid-19 for a drop in orders .
The GMB trade union said staff at the plant have been told 199 jobs may go but 21 new roles will be created , reports the BBC .
The firm employs almost 450 people at its headquarters .
With the coronavirus lockdown , air travel has been impacted and the company said it not afford its current level of staffing .
Gordon Roper , the firm 's chief executive , said the grounding of commercial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meant a `` sharp reduction '' in demand .
He added that the industry would not `` return to normality for a number of years . ''
Mr Roper confirmed that redundancies would be phased following a 45-day consultation process with the union .
The figure of 199 , he said , would be a `` worst-case scenario for a prolonged downturn in the industry '' .
Erdington MP Jack Dromey said the shock news was 'sad . '
He tweeted : `` A sad day for Erdington @ Dunlop Tyres , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 1910 , hit hard by Covid-19 and up to 200 jobs at risk .
Another stark reminder that urgent Gov action is needed - with a Jobs Budget in July @ AnnelieseDodds . ''
Stuart Richards , from the GMB said the union was having an urgent meeting with the firm on Friday to discuss the proposals , as well as other issues that have been raised .
`` There 's been a short-term fall in orders and as for the the wider picture , we know there are orders in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the long-term , '' he said .

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Up to 200 workers could lose their jobs at Dunlop Aircraft Tyres in Erdington as the firm blames Covid-19 for a drop in orders.
The GMB trade union said staff at the plant have been told 199 jobs may go but 21 new roles will be created, reports the BBC.
The firm employs almost 450 people at its headquarters.
With the coronavirus lockdown, air travel has been impacted and the company said it not afford its current level of staffing.
Gordon Roper, the firm's chief executive, said the grounding of commercial flights and airline operators entering bankruptcy has meant a "sharp reduction" in demand.
He added that the industry would not "return to normality for a number of years."
Mr Roper confirmed that redundancies would be phased following a 45-day consultation process with the union.
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The figure of 199, he said, would be a "worst-case scenario for a prolonged downturn in the industry".
Erdington MP Jack Dromey said the shock news was 'sad.'
He tweeted: "A sad day for Erdington@ Dunlop Tyres, a company with an extraordinary history dating back to 1910, hit hard by Covid-19 and up to 200 jobs at risk. Another stark reminder that urgent Gov action is needed - with a Jobs Budget in July @AnnelieseDodds."
Stuart Richards, from the GMB said the union was having an urgent meeting with the firm on Friday to discuss the proposals, as well as other issues that have been raised.
"There's been a short-term fall in orders and as for the the wider picture, we know there are orders in the pipeline but we need to look at the long-term," he said.


birminghammail--2020-06-25--Adama Traore has a Jurgen Klopp offer amid Liverpool interest - reports

Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Adama Traore has attracted interest from elsewhere this season - that ’ s for certain .
How could you miss him ?
Needing a full campaign under Nuno Espirito Santo to properly bed in , the Spaniard returned to Wolves last summer and immediately set about improving himself .
By doing so , he ’ s made himself among the most feared wingers in the Premier League , or Europe even .
Adama has provided goals , and assists , too ; that the goal set up for Raul Jimenez on Wednesday against Bournemouth was the tenth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ combined in front of goal tells you all you need to know .
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In his native Spain on Thursday , they were the back page stories , too .
There are claims in Mundo Deportivo that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and that one of them is from Liverpool , who are looking to freshen up their attacking department this summer with the likely departures of Xherdan Shaqiri and Adam Lallana .
Nuno admitted earlier this week that he was unsure if Adama would be at the club next season .
Very few footballers are being talked about as much as Adama Traore right now .
Traore initially took time to settle at Wolves and spent the vast majority of his first season on Nuno Espirito Santo 's bench , but he 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Traore 's form in 2019/20 makes the £18million fee Wolves paid Middlesbrough look like a snip and the club are guaranteed to make a profit should any of the reported interest amount to more .
Nuno bluntly told reporters that Traore would n't leave in January and he was as good as his word .
Wolves are in a very strong position financially under Chinese owners Fosun and have the resources to hang onto Traore again in the summer window .
As always though , there are no guarantees in football - but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it will be on the club 's terms .
What we know so far about his future - READ Why Traore should stay at Wolves - READ Speaking before the win over Bournemouth , he said : “ I don ’ t know .
He is here now and he has trained well today and he is ready to go [ play ] tomorrow .
“ It is day by day , no speculation , and [ we ] just focus on what we have to do and prepare for Bournemouth.
” Adama @ @ @ @ @ @ @ previously that he is happy at Molineux .
He still has three years left on his contract , and so Wolves are under no immediate pressure to sell .
Were they to part with their asset , they ’ d be sure to make a handsome profit on what they paid for Adama , when he was snapped up from Middlesbrough in 2018 .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Adama Traore has attracted interest from elsewhere this season - that’s for certain.
How could you miss him?
Needing a full campaign under Nuno Espirito Santo to properly bed in, the Spaniard returned to Wolves last summer and immediately set about improving himself.
By doing so, he’s made himself among the most feared wingers in the Premier League, or Europe even.
Adama has provided goals, and assists, too; that the goal set up for Raul Jimenez on Wednesday against Bournemouth was the tenth time this season that the pair have combined in front of goal tells you all you need to know.
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Those performances have encouraged suitors, and speculation has intensified; Liverpool, the champions in waiting, are said to be at the front of the queue for Adama.
In his native Spain on Thursday, they were the back page stories, too.
There are claims in Mundo Deportivo that the player has several offers on the table, and that one of them is from Liverpool, who are looking to freshen up their attacking department this summer with the likely departures of Xherdan Shaqiri and Adam Lallana.
Nuno admitted earlier this week that he was unsure if Adama would be at the club next season.
Adama Traore transfer latest Very few footballers are being talked about as much as Adama Traore right now. Traore initially took time to settle at Wolves and spent the vast majority of his first season on Nuno Espirito Santo's bench, but he's been a revelation in his second. Traore's form in 2019/20 makes the £18million fee Wolves paid Middlesbrough look like a snip and the club are guaranteed to make a profit should any of the reported interest amount to more. Nuno bluntly told reporters that Traore wouldn't leave in January and he was as good as his word. Wolves are in a very strong position financially under Chinese owners Fosun and have the resources to hang onto Traore again in the summer window. As always though, there are no guarantees in football - but if Traore is to leave Wolves, it will be on the club's terms. What we know so far about his future - READ Why Traore should stay at Wolves - READ
Speaking before the win over Bournemouth, he said: “I don’t know. He is here now and he has trained well today and he is ready to go [play] tomorrow.
“It is day by day, no speculation, and [we] just focus on what we have to do and prepare for Bournemouth.”
Adama, meanwhile, has made it clear previously that he is happy at Molineux. He still has three years left on his contract, and so Wolves are under no immediate pressure to sell.
Were they to part with their asset, they’d be sure to make a handsome profit on what they paid for Adama, when he was snapped up from Middlesbrough in 2018.


birminghammail--2020-06-25--Nike's promise will excite Blues fans after kit deal confirmed

Birmingham City have announced that they are teaming up with world renowned sporting manufacturer Nike having agreed a four-year deal as the club ’ s new kit supplier .
Nike replace Adidas , who have provided Blues strips since 2016 , ahead of the 2020-21 season .
For some Blues supporters , the optimism of the club being able to secure such a deal with Nike might ’ ve been tempered by the idea that Blues would be issued a ‘ template kit ’ , or ‘ identikit ’ .
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Such a worry has been put to bed , however .
Back in February , when replying to a fan account of Liverpool FC on Twitter , Nike ’ s senior director of global communications , Heidi Burgett , confirmed that the template kits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the new season .
What is being offered to clubs , now , is a variety of options for different aspects of the kit , which will provide a unique look to whatever Blues run out in next term .
“ We ’ re ditching the templates , ” Burgett tweeted .
“ For the 2020 kits , Nike designers had 65 chassis options available to them across varying necklines , sleeves , cuffs , badge placement , etc .
“ From hand-drawn prints to custom fonts , each team ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @


birminghammail--2020-06-25--Gang-of-three thugs carry out ‘horrific’ attack on elderly couple

Three thugs including one from Worcestershire who attacked an elderly couple in a violent robbery have been put behind bars .
The vicious attack took place in Low Town in Bridgnorth where the three assailants attacked an older couple in their home in Queens Road on January 7 .
The men beat up the duo then stole money and jewellery before fleeing the home in a stolen vehicle .
Acer Bridges , 38 from Tardebigge in the Bromsgrove District , Eddie Jones , 31 , from Surrey and Elias Taylor , from Barlestone in Leicestershire were jailed on Tuesday ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prison .
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said : “ The three men attacked the elderly couple in their home on Queens Road , Low Town , before stealing a quantity of cash and jewellery they left the property in a stolen vehicle.
” Detective Sergeant Laura Breeze from Shrewsbury station said `` This was a horrific crime for the victims to go through and I am pleased the offenders have received substantial custodial sentences .
`` I would like to thank the team of detectives that worked tirelessly on bringing these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the community a safer place . ''

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Three thugs including one from Worcestershire who attacked an elderly couple in a violent robbery have been put behind bars.
The vicious attack took place in Low Town in Bridgnorth where the three assailants attacked an older couple in their home in Queens Road on January 7.
The men beat up the duo then stole money and jewellery before fleeing the home in a stolen vehicle.
Acer Bridges, 38 from Tardebigge in the Bromsgrove District, Eddie Jones, 31, from Surrey and Elias Taylor, from Barlestone in Leicestershire were jailed on Tuesday (June 23) for eight years in prison.
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “The three men attacked the elderly couple in their home on Queens Road, Low Town, before stealing a quantity of cash and jewellery they left the property in a stolen vehicle.”
Detective Sergeant Laura Breeze from Shrewsbury station said "This was a horrific crime for the victims to go through and I am pleased the offenders have received substantial custodial sentences.
"I would like to thank the team of detectives that worked tirelessly on bringing these offenders to justice in order to make the community a safer place."


birminghammail--2020-06-25--'No chance' - Rangers fans dismiss Blues' Steven Gerrard links

Birmingham City have been linked with a move for Rangers boss Steven Gerrard .
While Pep Clotet will oversee Blues ’ remaining eight matches in the current season , it ’ s been confirmed that the Spaniard will be taking his leave once the campaign ends .
That leaves Blues with a need to appoint a successor , and many names have already been mentioned ; Nigel Clough , Lee Bowyer and Chris Hughton , among them .
Reports emerged on Thursday claiming that Gerrard was of interest to Blues ; he ’ s been in charge at Ibrox since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 68 of his 113 games in charge .
Former England international Gerrard has two years left on the contract he signed upon joining Rangers , but their fanbase were sceptical of the idea that he ’ d depart for St Andrew ’ s .
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Graeme : And I want Ronaldo to replace Morelos .
Terry Hurlock Loyal : The way we collapsed between Christmas and Shutdown , not really bothered if he went tbh .
AndyHRFC : Going nowhere for a while unless he gets sacked .
Broxi : Think people are very naive in wanting Gerrard gone .
Fantastic in Europe , did everything right to win the League Cup but huge bad luck in the end , and if we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be right in the mix , especially with a quality RW added to the squad .
We are very close , don ’ t think now is the time to be throwing the dice again , especially with so little options available .
Swally : Major step down for Gerrard , no chance this is happening .
British Empire : I ’ m mixed on him as a manager , but there ’ s no way he ’ s leaving us for Birmingham .
PhillipRFC : I really don ’ t see him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ certainly not for a club like Birmingham Bluenoz : Gerrard isn ’ t going anywhere and the vast majority of our support want him to stay .
TM91 : He won ’ t leave until he ’ s sacked , his contract ends , or when he ’ s won a title and an established Premier League club came in for him , whatever comes first .

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Birmingham City have been linked with a move for Rangers boss Steven Gerrard.
While Pep Clotet will oversee Blues’ remaining eight matches in the current season, it’s been confirmed that the Spaniard will be taking his leave once the campaign ends.
That leaves Blues with a need to appoint a successor, and many names have already been mentioned; Nigel Clough, Lee Bowyer and Chris Hughton, among them.
Reports emerged on Thursday claiming that Gerrard was of interest to Blues; he’s been in charge at Ibrox since the summer of 2018 and has won 68 of his 113 games in charge.
Former England international Gerrard has two years left on the contract he signed upon joining Rangers, but their fanbase were sceptical of the idea that he’d depart for St Andrew’s.
This is what they’ve been saying on social media.
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Rangers fans on Gerrard’s Blues link
Docspawn : Not a hope in hell he’d go, this time next year he will be a legend and ready to walk into Liverpool after contract ends.
Graeme : And I want Ronaldo to replace Morelos.
Terry Hurlock Loyal: The way we collapsed between Christmas and Shutdown, not really bothered if he went tbh.
AndyHRFC : Going nowhere for a while unless he gets sacked.
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Broxi : Think people are very naive in wanting Gerrard gone. Fantastic in Europe, did everything right to win the League Cup but huge bad luck in the end, and if we can prevent a post-break collapse we will be right in the mix, especially with a quality RW added to the squad. We are very close, don’t think now is the time to be throwing the dice again, especially with so little options available.
Swally : Major step down for Gerrard, no chance this is happening.
British Empire: I’m mixed on him as a manager, but there’s no way he’s leaving us for Birmingham.
PhillipRFC : I really don’t see him bailing on us like that, and certainly not for a club like Birmingham
Bluenoz : Gerrard isn’t going anywhere and the vast majority of our support want him to stay.
TM91 : He won’t leave until he’s sacked, his contract ends, or when he’s won a title and an established Premier League club came in for him, whatever comes first.


birminghammail--2020-06-25--'Once we pass Wolves' - Club chief confident of beating Nuno

Olympiakos owner Evangelis Marinakis is fully of the belief that his club can progress even further into the Europa League ‘ once they pass Wolves ’ .
The Greek champions and Wolves played out a 1-1 draw in Piraeus back in March , prior to the shutdown of football around Europe , and whether the second leg is to be held at Molineux or on a neutral ground in Germany - where the rest of the tournament will be played out in single leg fixtures in August - is yet to be decided .
Still , neutrals would make Wolves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that they were able to deny Olympiakos , who enjoyed home advantage , a first leg lead .
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“ Once we pass Wolves , the road will be open for us and I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first leg , we were the best team and we could have won the game , ” he said , via Sport Witness .
“ Our players saw that we have the ability to do so .
I think we will pass Wolves , and after that , we have three games left .
We continue to dream .
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Olympiakos owner Evangelis Marinakis is fully of the belief that his club can progress even further into the Europa League ‘once they pass Wolves ’.
The Greek champions and Wolves played out a 1-1 draw in Piraeus back in March, prior to the shutdown of football around Europe, and whether the second leg is to be held at Molineux or on a neutral ground in Germany - where the rest of the tournament will be played out in single leg fixtures in August - is yet to be decided.
Still, neutrals would make Wolves the favourites to progress on the basis that they were able to deny Olympiakos, who enjoyed home advantage, a first leg lead.
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Marinakis, who also owns Nottingham Forest, spoke very confidently to the Greek press of how he expects his side to see off Wolves, and to continue their Europa League adventure.
“Once we pass Wolves, the road will be open for us and I think we can do very well. In the first leg, we were the best team and we could have won the game,” he said, via Sport Witness.
“Our players saw that we have the ability to do so. I think we will pass Wolves, and after that, we have three games left. We continue to dream.”


birminghammail--2020-06-25--Birmingham City reveal new kit deal with Nike

Birmingham City have announced a new kit partnership with global sportswear brand Nike .
The deal , which will run for four years , comes at the end of the existing contract with adidas and is the first time Blues have partnered with the American company .
Nike also supply kits for Premier League outfits Brighton , Chelsea and Spurs and Blues ’ Championship rivals Preston .
Blues ’ kit for the 2020/2021 season will be unveiled at a later date , although this is a concept made for us by Jack Beale who runs the popular Request A Kit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Xuandong Ren , said : “ I am delighted to welcome Nike into the Blues family for the first time in our history .
“ The announcement marks the start of an exciting relationship for the Club , Nike is one of the most iconic brands in the world and we look forward to working with them .
“ We are grateful for all of the support we have had from adidas which will continue until the end of the 2019/20 season and we wish them well for the future.
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“ The club has a passionate fanbase , rich history and exciting future which we are proud to be part of .
`` We will be showcasing the new kits and training wear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sure will be a hit with the fans.
” Blues fans were thrilled when the club announced it had returned to German manufacturer adidas several years ago and as well as the traditional blue and white home shirts they provided a red away kit and more recently yellow and blue and this season charcoal .

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Birmingham City have announced a new kit partnership with global sportswear brand Nike.
The deal, which will run for four years, comes at the end of the existing contract with adidas and is the first time Blues have partnered with the American company.
Nike also supply kits for Premier League outfits Brighton, Chelsea and Spurs and Blues’ Championship rivals Preston.
Blues’ kit for the 2020/2021 season will be unveiled at a later date, although this is a concept made for us by Jack Beale who runs the popular Request A Kit Twitter account .
Blues’ CEO, Xuandong Ren, said: “I am delighted to welcome Nike into the Blues family for the first time in our history.
“The announcement marks the start of an exciting relationship for the Club, Nike is one of the most iconic brands in the world and we look forward to working with them.
“We are grateful for all of the support we have had from adidas which will continue until the end of the 2019/20 season and we wish them well for the future.”
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Mike Heslop Sales Director for Just Sport Pro Club said “We are delighted to have signed a deal with Birmingham City FC and are really looking forward to working with everyone at the club over the next 4 years.
“The club has a passionate fanbase, rich history and exciting future which we are proud to be part of.
"We will be showcasing the new kits and training wear in the near future which we are sure will be a hit with the fans.”
Blues fans were thrilled when the club announced it had returned to German manufacturer adidas several years ago and as well as the traditional blue and white home shirts they provided a red away kit and more recently yellow and blue and this season charcoal.


birminghammail--2020-06-25--Third UK beach hit by police dispersal order

A third UK beach has been hit with a dispersal order by police as crowds flocked to beaches across the country amid soaring temperatures .
Formby Beach in Merseyside was hit with the order following increased levels of crime and anti-social behaviour .
The section 34 Dispersal Zone lasts until 2.30pm on Friday , meaning police can order members of the public who they suspect may cause trouble to leave the area , reports the Liverpool Echo .
The piers at Bournemouth Beach were the subject of a similar order today after a `` major incident '' was declared earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sunshine .
And the same order is in place at Orcombe Point in Exmouth , Devon after up to 200 people were involved in a mass brawl in front of terrified familiess .
Merseyside Police were forced to take action after making five arrests and seizing a haul of DJ equipment at Formby beach after foiling an illegal rave .
Parking fines were also handed out to beachgoers as well as 15 dispersal notices .
Chief Inspector Andy Rankine of Merseyside Police said : `` We appreciate the fact that people want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weather , but it is so important that you do so safely .
`` While want want everyone to enjoy themselves , anti-social behaviour and criminality will not be tolerated and Merseyside Police will take action where necessary , as seen yesterday when five people were arrested after a group decided to congregate and engage in anti-social behaviour to the detriment of others trying to enjoy the good weather and the beaches .
“ We have shown this afternoon in Formby that we will respond to reports of people forming large gathering , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area will be on hand to ensure such crowds are dispersed . ''
At Orcome Point , officers from all available local units from Devon and Cornwall Police broke up a huge fight involving up to 200 people .
Officers were called to scene after reports of a 'large scale altercation ' involving a crowd of youths .
A mum who witnessed the brawl said the scene was 'horrendous . '
`` It was absolutely shocking behaviour , '' she said .
`` I witnessed the fights between 5pm and 7.45pm , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As we were leaving my son got knocked into while they were fighting in massive groups !
`` Would easily say 200 people plus as it was as horrendous . ''

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A third UK beach has been hit with a dispersal order by police as crowds flocked to beaches across the country amid soaring temperatures.
Formby Beach in Merseyside was hit with the order following increased levels of crime and anti-social behaviour.
The section 34 Dispersal Zone lasts until 2.30pm on Friday, meaning police can order members of the public who they suspect may cause trouble to leave the area, reports the Liverpool Echo.
The piers at Bournemouth Beach were the subject of a similar order today after a "major incident" was declared earlier after thousands gathered to enjoy the sweltering sunshine.
And the same order is in place at Orcombe Point in Exmouth, Devon after up to 200 people were involved in a mass brawl in front of terrified familiess.
Merseyside Police were forced to take action after making five arrests and seizing a haul of DJ equipment at Formby beach after foiling an illegal rave.
Parking fines were also handed out to beachgoers as well as 15 dispersal notices.
Chief Inspector Andy Rankine of Merseyside Police said: "We appreciate the fact that people want to go out and take advantage of the weather, but it is so important that you do so safely.
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"While want want everyone to enjoy themselves, anti-social behaviour and criminality will not be tolerated and Merseyside Police will take action where necessary, as seen yesterday when five people were arrested after a group decided to congregate and engage in anti-social behaviour to the detriment of others trying to enjoy the good weather and the beaches.
“We have shown this afternoon in Formby that we will respond to reports of people forming large gathering, and that our significant presence in the area will be on hand to ensure such crowds are dispersed."
At Orcome Point, officers from all available local units from Devon and Cornwall Police broke up a huge fight involving up to 200 people.
Officers were called to scene after reports of a 'large scale altercation' involving a crowd of youths.
A mum who witnessed the brawl said the scene was 'horrendous.'
"It was absolutely shocking behaviour," she said.
"I witnessed the fights between 5pm and 7.45pm, I am literally lost for words.
"As we were leaving my son got knocked into while they were fighting in massive groups!
"Would easily say 200 people plus as it was as horrendous."


birminghammail--2020-06-25--Washwood Heath property searched as part of modern day slavery investigation

A property was searched in Washwood Heath as part of an investigation into modern day slavery .
Officers from Bordesley Green served a warrant in the area where they found items of interest on Thursday ( June 25 ) .
A total of five addresses were targeted across Manchester , Derby , Thames Valley and the West Midlands and two arrests were made .
A man aged 28 , and women , aged 46 , were arrested on suspicion of Section 1 and 2 of Modern Day Slavery Act .
Today 's searches follows an incident where a woman was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Manchester in March .
The victim is being supported by trained officers in a safe location .
A cannabis farm was also discovered at the address in Thames Valley .
Detective Chief Inspector Chris Mossop , of Greater Manchester Police 's Modern Slavery Coordination Unit , said : “ GMP takes reports of modern slavery seriously and this investigation is still ongoing .
“ Measures taken to tackle the spread of COVID-19 , may see victims of modern slavery more isolated and hidden from view than normal however , I would always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward and report their situation to the police .
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A property was searched in Washwood Heath as part of an investigation into modern day slavery.
Officers from Bordesley Green served a warrant in the area where they found items of interest on Thursday (June 25).
A total of five addresses were targeted across Manchester, Derby, Thames Valley and the West Midlands and two arrests were made.
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A man aged 28, and women, aged 46, were arrested on suspicion of Section 1 and 2 of Modern Day Slavery Act.
Today's searches follows an incident where a woman was taken by the occupants of a vehicle in Manchester in March.
The victim is being supported by trained officers in a safe location.
A cannabis farm was also discovered at the address in Thames Valley.
Detective Chief Inspector Chris Mossop, of Greater Manchester Police's Modern Slavery Coordination Unit, said: “GMP takes reports of modern slavery seriously and this investigation is still ongoing.
“Measures taken to tackle the spread of COVID-19, may see victims of modern slavery more isolated and hidden from view than normal however, I would always encourage victims of modern slavery to come forward and report their situation to the police.
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“Our utmost priority is safeguarding those people we believe to be exploited and make sure they have full access to the appropriate support.”
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birminghammail--2020-06-25--Manchester United boss fires top four warning amid Chelsea and Wolves battle

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says that his Manchester United side are intent on finishing third , never mind fourth , as they and Wolves keep up the pressure on Chelsea in the race for the Champions League .
The Red Devils swept aside Sheffield United on Wednesday evening , while Wolves squeezed past struggling Bournemouth .
It means that the pressure is back onto Chelsea , who welcome rampant Manchester City to Stamford Bridge on Thursday night , to open up the gap between fourth and the chasing pack .
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Google Play Store and App Store The Blues sit on 51 points with tonight ’ s game in hand , while United and Wolves are breathing down their necks on 49 .
Solskjaer , though , is looking past Chelsea and is aiming at dethroning Leicester , who have held third spot for the most part of the season .
“ I ’ ve never said fourth is our aim , we want to go up to third but we have to focus on each game as it comes and there ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well , ” Solskjaer told the Telegraph .
“ One game at a time and in the end we can count the points and maybe have only two teams in front of you .
“ At times it was very , very good football .
For me , we could have and should have scored more goals and put the game to bed before half time .
“ It ’ s worrying when you go in half time knowing you should score two or three more goals but the control and way we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well was very good .
`` I ’ m very pleased with the performance but there is still more to come .
We shouldn ’ t be 100 per cent happy with it .
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says that his Manchester United side are intent on finishing third, never mind fourth, as they and Wolves keep up the pressure on Chelsea in the race for the Champions League.
The Red Devils swept aside Sheffield United on Wednesday evening, while Wolves squeezed past struggling Bournemouth.
It means that the pressure is back onto Chelsea, who welcome rampant Manchester City to Stamford Bridge on Thursday night, to open up the gap between fourth and the chasing pack.
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The Blues sit on 51 points with tonight’s game in hand, while United and Wolves are breathing down their necks on 49.
Solskjaer, though, is looking past Chelsea and is aiming at dethroning Leicester, who have held third spot for the most part of the season.
“I’ve never said fourth is our aim, we want to go up to third but we have to focus on each game as it comes and there’s two cups for us there as well,” Solskjaer told the Telegraph. “One game at a time and in the end we can count the points and maybe have only two teams in front of you.
“At times it was very, very good football. For me, we could have and should have scored more goals and put the game to bed before half time.
“It’s worrying when you go in half time knowing you should score two or three more goals but the control and way we pressed and stopped Sheffield United from playing as well was very good.
"I’m very pleased with the performance but there is still more to come. We shouldn’t be 100 per cent happy with it.”


birminghammail--2020-06-25--Watch: Trio of alleged illegal immigrants jump out of lorry

Shocking footage has captured the moment three alleged illegal immigrants jumped out the back of a lorry at a DPD @ @ @ @ @ man wearing a striped jumper is the first to be seen clambering from the HGV @ @ @ @ @ the side of the vehicle to negotiate his way out .
Two more men quickly @ @ @ @ @ seen in the clip above - jumping out of the vehicle while stunned workers look @ @ @ @ @ casually stroll off - but were quickly arrested .
The incident happened at the depot @ @ @ @ @ evening ( June 24 ) .
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of immigration @ @ @ @ @ custody .
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said : `` Three men aged 31 @ @ @ @ @ on suspicion of immigration offences after officers were called to Broadwell Road , Oldbury yesterday @ @ @ @ @ reports a group of people were seen to climb out of a lorry .
They @ @ @ @ @ June 25 ) . ''

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Shocking footage has captured the moment three alleged illegal immigrants jumped out the back of a lorry at a DPD depot in Oldbury.
A man wearing a striped jumper is the first to be seen clambering from the HGV, using the door and the side of the vehicle to negotiate his way out.
Two more men quickly follow - as can be seen in the clip above - jumping out of the vehicle while stunned workers look on.
The trio then casually stroll off - but were quickly arrested.
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The incident happened at the depot in Broadwell Road on Wednesday evening (June 24).
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of immigration offences and remain in police custody.
Black Country Live has contacted DPD for comment.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "Three men aged 31 and two 26-year-olds were arrested on suspicion of immigration offences after officers were called to Broadwell Road, Oldbury yesterday (June 24) to reports a group of people were seen to climb out of a lorry. They remain in custody today (June 25)."


birminghammail--2020-06-25--Why Birmingham needs to prepare for a homelessness 'timebomb'

Birmingham is set to face a homelessness epidemic due to joblessness and evictions , housing chiefs have warned .
There is currently a ban on eviction notices being issued or enforced .
But housing officials fear landlords , many who have faced months without rent , are poised to act the moment this is lifted .
Julie Griffin , the council ’ s acting assistant director for housing , also pointed to a surge in local Universal Credit claims , with some of the worst-hit people not entitled to welfare benefits at all .
Councillors on the housing and neighbourhoods @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ban on evictions was only a “ short term fix ” and and private landlords would need to recoup losses against tenants in arrears .
Speaking during the meeting , Ms Griffin said : “ Once this eviction ban is lifted , the impact of that is absolutely unknown at this point .
“ That ’ s a really difficult one to be able to have your finger on.
” Gary Messenger , head of housing options and private rented sector at the council , said : “ We are going to start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the next three months to a year .
“ The fallout to the economy is going to be huge .
There will be evictions at some point.
” At the start of lockdown , English councils were given emergency cash to move thousands of homeless people off the streets and into self-contained rooms , many in hotels .
But councils and charities had called for help to ensure people did not have to return to the streets when hotels reopen on 4 July .
A total of 143 rough sleepers in Birmingham were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as part of the government 's 'Everyone In ' scheme .
They were put up in a number of hotel venues throughout the city , including a Holiday Inn .
The contract with the hotel has now been wound up - and although most people have been offered council housing or B & Bs .
Earlier this week , the government announced English councils would be given an extra £105m in an effort to enable rough sleepers to remain off the streets .
Figures from Reach Data Unit show an extra 28,340 people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in May compared to March .
The council would be able to provide support for the most vulnerable group for at least a further three months , the committee heard .
Officers were also closely monitoring the impact of the pandemic on homeless population with a view to advising people how to stay safe .

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Birmingham is set to face a homelessness epidemic due to joblessness and evictions, housing chiefs have warned.
There is currently a ban on eviction notices being issued or enforced.
But housing officials fear landlords, many who have faced months without rent, are poised to act the moment this is lifted.
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Julie Griffin, the council’s acting assistant director for housing, also pointed to a surge in local Universal Credit claims, with some of the worst-hit people not entitled to welfare benefits at all.
Councillors on the housing and neighbourhoods overview and scrutiny committee heard the current ban on evictions was only a “short term fix” and and private landlords would need to recoup losses against tenants in arrears.
Speaking during the meeting, Ms Griffin said: “Once this eviction ban is lifted, the impact of that is absolutely unknown at this point.
“That’s a really difficult one to be able to have your finger on.”
Gary Messenger, head of housing options and private rented sector at the council, said: “We are going to start feeling this in rather difficult circumstances in the next three months to a year.
“The fallout to the economy is going to be huge. There will be evictions at some point.”
At the start of lockdown, English councils were given emergency cash to move thousands of homeless people off the streets and into self-contained rooms, many in hotels.
But councils and charities had called for help to ensure people did not have to return to the streets when hotels reopen on 4 July.
A total of 143 rough sleepers in Birmingham were given beds for the night during lockdown as part of the government's 'Everyone In' scheme.
They were put up in a number of hotel venues throughout the city, including a Holiday Inn.
The contract with the hotel has now been wound up - and although most people have been offered council housing or B&Bs.
Earlier this week, the government announced English councils would be given an extra £105m in an effort to enable rough sleepers to remain off the streets.
Figures from Reach Data Unit show an extra 28,340 people in the city were claiming unemployment benefit in May compared to March.
The council would be able to provide support for the most vulnerable group for at least a further three months, the committee heard.
Officers were also closely monitoring the impact of the pandemic on homeless population with a view to advising people how to stay safe.


birminghammail--2020-06-25--Thousands of homes left without power after substation fire

A fire at a Worcestershire electricity substation left thousands of homes without power – but not for long .
The blaze took place at the corner of Glencoe Road and Kings Road in Evesham with the fire service called shortly 5pm on Wednesday ( June 25 ) .
The fire left almost 3,000 homes without electricity but the vast majority had their power restored moments later .
Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service sent three fire crews , two from Evesham and one from Upton-upon-Severn , – but found the fire was out when they got there .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We were called to a small fire at an electrical substation in Kings Road , Evesham at 4.57pm on Wednesday ( June 24 ) .
“ The fire had been extinguished prior to our arrival and handed the incident over to Western Power Distribution .
A spokeswoman for WPD confirmed : “ We had a fire at a substation on Glencoe Road at 4.55pm on Wednesday ( June 24 ) .
This affected a total of 2,964 customers .
“ We have invested millions in automation schemes over the past few years , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two minutes .
“ A further 380 were restored after 25 minutes and the remaining 279 after 53 minutes .
“ Engineers were on site on Thursday carrying out repairs .
We apologise for the inconvenience.
” Elsewhere in Worcestershire on Wednesday , the Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service put out fires in ‘ several disposable barbecues ’ in Malvern Hills at Black Hill and Worcestershire Beacon using backpack extinguishers .
They also released a young child from a 5m high tree in Wythall in the Bromsgrove District and dealt with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
While on Thursday ( June 25 ) , they have dealt with a refuse fire in Comberton Hill in Kidderminster this morning shortly after 7am , a fire in a ‘ large hollow tree ’ in Matchborough Way in Redditch at 7.30am , and rescued a swan in distress in the Rover Avon in Offenham , near Evesham , with the help of Swan Rescue – safely reuniting it with its family .

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A fire at a Worcestershire electricity substation left thousands of homes without power – but not for long.
The blaze took place at the corner of Glencoe Road and Kings Road in Evesham with the fire service called shortly 5pm on Wednesday (June 25).
The fire left almost 3,000 homes without electricity but the vast majority had their power restored moments later.
Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service sent three fire crews, two from Evesham and one from Upton-upon-Severn, – but found the fire was out when they got there.
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A spokesman for the brigade said: “We were called to a small fire at an electrical substation in Kings Road, Evesham at 4.57pm on Wednesday (June 24).
“The fire had been extinguished prior to our arrival and handed the incident over to Western Power Distribution.
A spokeswoman for WPD confirmed: “We had a fire at a substation on Glencoe Road at 4.55pm on Wednesday (June 24). This affected a total of 2,964 customers.
“We have invested millions in automation schemes over the past few years, which meant that 2,305 were restored within two minutes.
“A further 380 were restored after 25 minutes and the remaining 279 after 53 minutes.
“Engineers were on site on Thursday carrying out repairs. We apologise for the inconvenience.”
Elsewhere in Worcestershire on Wednesday, the Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service put out fires in ‘several disposable barbecues’ in Malvern Hills at Black Hill and Worcestershire Beacon using backpack extinguishers. They also released a young child from a 5m high tree in Wythall in the Bromsgrove District and dealt with a fire at a property in Hartlebury.
While on Thursday (June 25), they have dealt with a refuse fire in Comberton Hill in Kidderminster this morning shortly after 7am, a fire in a ‘large hollow tree’ in Matchborough Way in Redditch at 7.30am, and rescued a swan in distress in the Rover Avon in Offenham, near Evesham, with the help of Swan Rescue – safely reuniting it with its family.


birminghammail--2020-06-25--Man dies after collapsing on tee at popular golf course

A man has died after collapsing on a Worcestershire golf course .
The 72-year-old man , who has not been named , was playing with a group at Ombersley Golf Club near Droitwich Spa on Wednesday ( June 24 ) when he collapsed on the fifth tee .
Members of the club gave CPR straight away and called 999 at 3.22pm , with the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham , two ambulances and a paramedic officer rushing to the scene .
While they were on their way the golf club , which has a defibrillator , got their assistant manager @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a buggy to try and save the man .
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said : “ We were called to reports of an elderly gentleman who had collapsed on the fifth tee at Ombersley Golf Club .
“ A fellow golfer performed CPR .
The golf course had a defibrillator and while on the line the 999 call handler asked the pro shop to take the defibrillator to the fifth tee and it was used at the scene , until our crews got there .
“ A doctor from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got him back with a ROSC ( return of spontaneous circulation ) .
He was then able to breathe for himself but he was very poorly .
“ The doctor from the air ambulance travelled with the land ambulance crew to Worcestershire Royal Hospital.
” Graham Glenister , the general manager at Ombersley Golf Club told WorcestershireLive : “ The 72-year-old member at the golf club collapsed on the fifth tee and unfortunately , although they got his heart started , he didn ’ t make it .
“ He had been playing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were still on the phone to the ambulance service when they arrived – they were here within five minutes .
“ A call came in to the clubhouse that someone had collapsed .
He was at one of the holes that ’ s closest to the clubhouse .
We got a defibrillator for the course some years ago.
” “ My assistant manager and catering manager went out on a buggy with the defibrillator .
There was a man there giving help and assistance .
“ Everybody here are first aiders and out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did all that we could do .
“ The man that died has been a member here for a little while .
I knew him as a customer of ours and he was a good man .
“ His wife called the golf course this morning and had a conversation with one of our staff .
“ Our thoughts are with his family.
” The ambulance service spokesman added : “ We know that golf courses have elderly players and we have had a campaign to have as many golf courses as possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Ombersley Golf Club had a buggy and got it out there and used it quickly .
Fair play to the golf club , they did everything we asked of them .
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A man has died after collapsing on a Worcestershire golf course.
The 72-year-old man, who has not been named, was playing with a group at Ombersley Golf Club near Droitwich Spa on Wednesday (June 24) when he collapsed on the fifth tee.
Members of the club gave CPR straight away and called 999 at 3.22pm, with the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham, two ambulances and a paramedic officer rushing to the scene.
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While they were on their way the golf club, which has a defibrillator, got their assistant manager and catering manager to go out on a buggy to try and save the man.
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We were called to reports of an elderly gentleman who had collapsed on the fifth tee at Ombersley Golf Club.
“A fellow golfer performed CPR. The golf course had a defibrillator and while on the line the 999 call handler asked the pro shop to take the defibrillator to the fifth tee and it was used at the scene, until our crews got there.
“A doctor from the air ambulance provided advanced life support and got him back with a ROSC (return of spontaneous circulation). He was then able to breathe for himself but he was very poorly.
“The doctor from the air ambulance travelled with the land ambulance crew to Worcestershire Royal Hospital.”
Graham Glenister, the general manager at Ombersley Golf Club told WorcestershireLive: “The 72-year-old member at the golf club collapsed on the fifth tee and unfortunately, although they got his heart started, he didn’t make it.
“He had been playing in a group of four. We were still on the phone to the ambulance service when they arrived – they were here within five minutes.
“A call came in to the clubhouse that someone had collapsed. He was at one of the holes that’s closest to the clubhouse. We got a defibrillator for the course some years ago.”
“My assistant manager and catering manager went out on a buggy with the defibrillator. There was a man there giving help and assistance.
“Everybody here are first aiders and out catering manager used the defibrillator. We did all that we could do.
“The man that died has been a member here for a little while. I knew him as a customer of ours and he was a good man.
“His wife called the golf course this morning and had a conversation with one of our staff.
“Our thoughts are with his family.”
The ambulance service spokesman added: “We know that golf courses have elderly players and we have had a campaign to have as many golf courses as possible to have defibrillators and many do now.
“Ombersley Golf Club had a buggy and got it out there and used it quickly. Fair play to the golf club, they did everything we asked of them.”