birminghammail--2020-09-11--Masked knife gang ransack home to steal cannabis plants

A masked knife gang forced their way into a city home to steal part of a £50,000 cannabis haul .
The five balaclava-clad men broke into a property in Kelvin Road , Turves Green late at night on Wednesday , September 9 .
The burglars , one of whom was armed with a knife , fled with plants in a white Vauxhall Insignia at around 10.20pm .
As officers arrived on scene , they discovered £50,000-worth of cannabis plants growing 'all through the house ' .
One neighbour said : `` The house was burgled by five men in balaclavas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Road .
`` The police have found a cannabis farm .
They have kicked off the front door and grown cannabis all through the house . ''
West Midlands Police appealed for information as they revealed 50 cannabis plants had been recovered from the burgled address .
A statement from West Midlands Police read : `` We were called to reports of a burglary at a house in Kelvin Road , Birmingham at around 10.20pm on Wednesday ( 9 September ) .
`` It is understood five men , one carrying a knife @ @ @ @ @ @ @ removed cannabis plants before leaving in a white Vauxhall Insignia heading in the direction of Northfield .
`` On arrival officers recovered about 50 cannabis plants from inside the property .
`` Enquiries are continuing and anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk or call 101 .
To tell us what you know not who you are , call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 . ''

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A masked knife gang forced their way into a city home to steal part of cannabis haul worth over £50,000.
The five balaclava-clad men broke into a property in Kelvin Road, Turves Green late at night on Wednesday, September 9.
The burglars, one of whom was armed with a knife, fled with plants in a white Vauxhall Insignia at around 10.20pm.
As officers arrived on scene, they discovered £50,000-worth of cannabis plants growing 'all through the house'.
One neighbour said: "The house was burgled by five men in balaclavas in a white Vauxhall Insigina in Kelvin Road.
"The police have found a cannabis farm. They have kicked off the front door and grown cannabis all through the house."
West Midlands Police appealed for information as the force revealed officers had seized 50 cannabis plants from the burgled address.
A statement from West Midlands Police read: "We were called to reports of a burglary at a house in Kelvin Road, Birmingham at around 10.20pm on Wednesday (9 September).
"It is understood five men, one carrying a knife, forced open the front door and removed cannabis plants before leaving in a white Vauxhall Insignia heading in the direction of Northfield.
"On arrival officers recovered about 50 cannabis plants from inside the property.
"Enquiries are continuing and anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk or call 101. To tell us what you know not who you are, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."


birminghammail--2020-09-11--Drayton Manor issues important message to parents taking children to theme park

Drayton Manor Park , is bringing back its much-loved adult and toddler ticket due to popular demand .
The family-favourite theme park ’ s Adult and Toddler ticket permits an adult with a toddler up to the age of four to visit the park on weekdays for just £24 .
There are huge savings to be made when booking in advance , with adult tickets costing £39.50 and toddler tickets costing £8.50 when booked on the day .
With the great value ticket , adults with children or grandchildren can avoid the hustle and bustle of a weekend trip and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ones for up to 50 per cent ( or £24 ) off the cost of purchasing adult and toddler tickets separately .
The ticket is available now until 16 October 2020 and provides the perfect chance for families to enjoy a fun-packed day out that won ’ t break the bank .
Drayton Manor Park reopened its 100+ rides and attractions this summer , including Europe ’ s only Thomas Land .
Suitable for children and adults of all ages , Thomas Land consists of 25 tot-friendly favourites , including several exciting mini-coasters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jeremy Jet ’ s Flying Academy and the Troublesome Trucks Runaway Coaster .
Other attractions open to visitors include popular family favourites rides such as Bounty Pirate Ship , Accelerator and ultimate water ride , Stormforce 10 .
Families can also visit a variety of endangered animals at Drayton Manor Park ’ s conservation Zoo , home to over 500 animals of all shapes and sizes from around the world , including the stunning Scarlet Macaw , curious Slender-Tailed Meerkat and fluffy Red Panda .
The family attraction has a number of safety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social distancing , hand sanitiser stations , and regular routine cleaning of rides .
The Adult and Toddler ticket is on sale now for advanced bookings only on weekdays within school term times .
The ticket is valid for one guest over 18 years and one aged 4 years and younger .
More information about the Adult and Toddler ticket can be found here .

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Drayton Manor Park, is bringing back its much-loved adult and toddler ticket due to popular demand.
The family-favourite theme park’s Adult and Toddler ticket permits an adult with a toddler up to the age of four to visit the park on weekdays for just £24.
There are huge savings to be made when booking in advance, with adult tickets costing £39.50 and toddler tickets costing £8.50 when booked on the day.
With the great value ticket, adults with children or grandchildren can avoid the hustle and bustle of a weekend trip and enjoy a fun day out with loved ones for up to 50 per cent (or £24) off the cost of purchasing adult and toddler tickets separately.
The ticket is available now until 16 October 2020 and provides the perfect chance for families to enjoy a fun-packed day out that won’t break the bank.
Drayton Manor Park reopened its 100+ rides and attractions this summer, including Europe’s only Thomas Land. Suitable for children and adults of all ages, Thomas Land consists of 25 tot-friendly favourites, including several exciting mini-coasters for the little ones, such as Jeremy Jet’s Flying Academy and the Troublesome Trucks Runaway Coaster.
Other attractions open to visitors include popular family favourites rides such as Bounty Pirate Ship, Accelerator and ultimate water ride, Stormforce 10.
Families can also visit a variety of endangered animals at Drayton Manor Park’s conservation Zoo, home to over 500 animals of all shapes and sizes from around the world, including the stunning Scarlet Macaw, curious Slender-Tailed Meerkat and fluffy Red Panda.
The family attraction has a number of safety measures in place for guests, including social distancing, hand sanitiser stations, and regular routine cleaning of rides.
The Adult and Toddler ticket is on sale now for advanced bookings only on weekdays within school term times. The ticket is valid for one guest over 18 years and one aged 4 years and younger. More information about the Adult and Toddler ticket can be found here.


birminghammail--2020-09-11--Positive coronavirus test at Light Hall School in Solihull

A person has tested positive for coronavirus at Light Hall School in Solihull .
The school has written to parents informing them of the positive test .
Headteacher Annette Kimblin said the school would remain open with the person affected self-isolating for 14 days .
She said they will be closeley monitoring the situation .
The letter said : `` We have been advised by Public Health England that there has been a confirmed case of Covid-19 within the school .
`` We are continuing to monitor the situation and are working closely with Public Health England .
This letter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation and provide advice on how to support your child .
Please be reassured that for most people Covid-19 will be a mild illness .
`` The school remains open and providing your child remains well they can continue to attend school as normal .
We will keep this under review . ''
Solihull borough has seen a dramatic acceleration in Covid-19 cases since the start of the month .
The local authority has had 131 confirmed cases in the space of the seven days from September 1 .
To give an idea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the worse , Solihull recorded only 84 positive tests in the whole of August .
BirminghamLive yesterday revealed how Solihull now has 61 cases per 100,000 people , which places it 15th in the UK .

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A person has tested positive for coronavirus at Light Hall School in Solihull.
The school has written to parents informing them of the positive test.
Headteacher Annette Kimblin said the school would remain open with the person affected self-isolating for 14 days.
She said they will be closeley monitoring the situation.
The letter said: "We have been advised by Public Health England that there has been a confirmed case of Covid-19 within the school.
"We are continuing to monitor the situation and are working closely with Public Health England. This letter is to inform you of the current situation and provide advice on how to support your child. Please be reassured that for most people Covid-19 will be a mild illness.
"The school remains open and providing your child remains well they can continue to attend school as normal. We will keep this under review."
Solihull borough has seen a dramatic acceleration in Covid-19 cases since the start of the month.
The local authority has had 131 confirmed cases in the space of the seven days from September 1.
To give an idea of how things have taken a turn for the worse, Solihull recorded only 84 positive tests in the whole of August.
BirminghamLive yesterday revealed how Solihull now has 61 cases per 100,000 people, which places it 15th in the UK.


birminghammail--2020-09-11--Etheridge, Sanchez, Hogan - How Blues' XI could look after deadline

Birmingham City ’ s summer recruitment has seen seven new faces arrive at St Andrew ’ s as Aitor Karanka looks to rejuvenate his squad .
Neil Etheridge is the latest and comes in to compete with former Espanyol stopper Andres Prieto in goal .
George Friend comes in at centre half , while his former Middlesbrough team-mate Adam Clayton adds depth and experience in the middle of the park .
Sign up to our Birmingham City newsletter here Blues have also paid attention to attacking positions with Ivan Sanchez , Jon Toral and Jonathan Leko all brought in to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the search for goals .
At least one more player will arrive – with Karanka promising to help out Lukas Jutkiewicz up front .
Blues are thought to be looking for a quick striker who can run in behind defences .
Scott Hogan is one option on a list of targets .
All of which means the new head coach has a multitude of choices available to him – which will only increase if they manage to bring Hogan back to the club .
While the whole squad isn ’ t yet available @ @ @ @ @ @ @ return to fitness and Hogan 's future still unclear , we ’ ve put together the XI Blues could field by the time the transfer window closes on October 12 .
Etheridge is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the Championship .
George Friend has played most of pre-season alongside Harlee Dean and Karanka has spoken of his desire to get a whole season out of Clayton .
Whether Sunjic keeps his place ahead of Gary Gardner will be interesting to see .
The options in attack are manifold .
Dan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
10 position - with Sanchez also an option there .
The Spaniard could also form a mouthwatering wing partnership with Jeremie Bela .
Up front Leko and Lukas Jutkiewicz are options - as would be Hogan if he was brought back to the club .
Or perhaps Blues are working towards bringing in a young loan striker from the Premier League .

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Birmingham City confirmed the transfer of striker Scott Hogan on a four-year deal from Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee last night.
The arrival of the former Brentford man has beefed up the options available to Aitor Karanka up front, with Hogan becoming the seventh arrival into St Andrew's under the former Nottingham Forest manager's watch.
Blues have been keen to add to their attacking ranks and they have now added Hogan, who spent the latter half of last season on loan at St Andrew's, to their squad.
Hogan toiled on loan at Stoke City in the first half of last season but flourished once he swapped the Potteries for Blues, scoring seven goals in his first eight games.
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Blues struggled once Pep Clotet's impending departure was confirmed and so did Hogan, but if he can find the form that he showed in the New Year Blues will reap the rewards.
And that means Blues' starting XI will look vastly different to the one that started the season against Cambridge United in the Carabao Cup and lost.
Here's what a settled XI could look like under Karanka barring any other major arrivals.
BLUES (4-2-3-1): Etheridge; Colin, Dean, Friend, Pedersen; Sunjic, Clayton; Bela, Crowley, Sanchez; Hogan
Etheridge is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the Championship.
George Friend has played most of pre-season alongside Harlee Dean and Karanka has spoken of his desire to get a whole season out of Clayton.
Whether Sunjic keeps his place ahead of Gary Gardner will be interesting to see.
Pick your team here
The options in attack are manifold. Dan Crowley will battle Toral for the No. 10 position - with Sanchez also an option there.
The Spaniard could also form a mouthwatering wing partnership with Jeremie Bela.
Up front Leko, Lukas Jutkiewicz and now Hogan are options.
There is still time to sign another forward and as the window draws to a close, a young loan striker from the Premier League could be an option.


birminghammail--2020-09-11--NHS coronavirus contact-tracing app set to launch on September 24

A NHS coronavirus app for contact-tracing will launch on September 24 after a long delay .
Matt Hancock originally said it would be rolled out across England by mid-May .
A new version based on a model developed by Google and Apple has been trialled on the Isle of Wight , in Newham , London , and by NHS Volunteer Responders - and will be ready for use within weeks .
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock said : `` We need to use every tool at our disposal to control the spread of the virus including cutting-edge technology @ @ @ @ @ @ @ launch of the app later this month across England and Wales is a defining moment and will aid our ability to contain the virus at a critical time .
“ QR codes provide an easy and simple way to collect contact details to support the NHS Test and Trace system . ''
The Covid-19 app will be launched across England and Wales on September 24 , the Department of Health and Social Care said .
Ahead of the roll-out businesses including pubs , restaurants , hairdressers and cinemas are being urged to ensure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on entry so customers who have downloaded the new app can use their smartphones to check-in .
The department said ongoing trials in the London Borough of Newham , on the Isle of Wight and with NHS Volunteer Responders show the app is `` highly effective when used alongside traditional contact tracing to identify contacts of those who have tested positive for coronavirus '' .
Mr Hancock added : “ Hospitality businesses can now download posters for their premises ahead of the launch of the NHS Covid-19 app .
This will allow the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the app when it launches .
“ It is vital we are using the NHS Test and Trace system to reach as many people as possible to prevent outbreaks and stop this virus in its tracks .
This function will make it simple and easy so we can keep this virus under control.
” On Wednesday , the Prime Minister said officials are `` working hard to increase our testing capacity to 500,000 tests a day by the end of October '' .
On Thursday morning , Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per week at the moment , adding that there is a capacity for 300,000 per day - a far cry from a daily target of 10 million .
The Government no longer publishes daily testing figures , but the latest available figures say 175,687 tests were reported on September 2 .

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A NHS coronavirus app for contact-tracing will launch on September 24 after a long delay.
Matt Hancock originally said it would be rolled out across England by mid-May.
A new version based on a model developed by Google and Apple has been trialled on the Isle of Wight, in Newham, London, and by NHS Volunteer Responders - and will be ready for use within weeks.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock said: " We need to use every tool at our disposal to control the spread of the virus including cutting-edge technology."
He added: "The launch of the app later this month across England and Wales is a defining moment and will aid our ability to contain the virus at a critical time.
“QR codes provide an easy and simple way to collect contact details to support the NHS Test and Trace system."
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The Covid-19 app will be launched across England and Wales on September 24, the Department of Health and Social Care said.
Ahead of the roll-out businesses including pubs, restaurants, hairdressers and cinemas are being urged to ensure they have NHS QR code posters visible on entry so customers who have downloaded the new app can use their smartphones to check-in.
The department said ongoing trials in the London Borough of Newham, on the Isle of Wight and with NHS Volunteer Responders show the app is "highly effective when used alongside traditional contact tracing to identify contacts of those who have tested positive for coronavirus".
Mr Hancock added: “Hospitality businesses can now download posters for their premises ahead of the launch of the NHS Covid-19 app. This will allow the public to seamlessly check-in to venues using the app when it launches.
“It is vital we are using the NHS Test and Trace system to reach as many people as possible to prevent outbreaks and stop this virus in its tracks. This function will make it simple and easy so we can keep this virus under control.”
On Wednesday, the Prime Minister said officials are "working hard to increase our testing capacity to 500,000 tests a day by the end of October".
On Thursday morning, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said that 1.2 million tests are being carried out per week at the moment, adding that there is a capacity for 300,000 per day - a far cry from a daily target of 10 million.
The Government no longer publishes daily testing figures, but the latest available figures say 175,687 tests were reported on September 2.


birminghammail--2020-09-11--Complaints about firms flouting Covid rules revealed

Solihull residents have made more than 100 complaints about businesses failing to follow Covid guidelines in just over a month .
Since July 27 , the council has been contacted 124 times by members of the public concerned that rules are being ignored .
51 of these were via a new online form , which allows the public to whistle-blow on firms failing to take precautions or opening when restrictions forbid it .
Those who submit complaints will be kept anonymous but could be asked to provide a witness statement .
As part of Solihull 's response to a rapid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alarmed public health chiefs , the council this week revealed it would be stepping up checks on pubs , bars and restaurants .
And `` street teams '' will be out to talk to businesses more broadly about the importance of social distancing .
A renewed emphasis on enforcement had already become apparent , with Trading Standards confirming that it had to been carrying out more visits locally .
Last week it had dropped in at more than 70 borough businesses .
In a statement , a Trading Standards spokesman said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a large number of visits to business premises in the borough to make sure that they are doing everything they possibly can to be safe during these difficult times.. '' We want to make sure that customers are as safe as possible in local shops . ''
Cllr Ian Courts , leader of Solihull Council , recently denied that the council was trying to `` catch out '' businesses but said that it was important that outlets took safety measures seriously .
The push is part of a wider attempt to get infections @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local lockdown being imposed .
As reported by the Local Democracy Reporting Service ( LDRS ) earlier this week , Solihull has seen cases soar since the start of September .
A council spokeswoman said : `` Any reports received are logged , investigated and dealt with by the council ’ s regulatory services and public health team .
`` If a member of the public has a specific concern about a business then we encourage them to read the information on our website and to report it via the online form .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ mechanism to use as we need to capture their details in case they are asked to provide a witness statement .
`` Of course personal details will remain confidential at all times , in line with data protection law , and will not be disclosed to the business . ''

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Solihull residents have made more than 100 complaints about businesses failing to follow Covid guidelines in just over a month.
Since July 27, the council has been contacted 124 times by members of the public concerned that rules are being ignored.
51 of these were via a new online form, which allows the public to whistle-blow on firms failing to take precautions or opening when restrictions forbid it.
Those who submit complaints will be kept anonymous but could be asked to provide a witness statement.
As part of Solihull's response to a rapid acceleration of cases locally, which has alarmed public health chiefs, the council this week revealed it would be stepping up checks on pubs, bars and restaurants.
And "street teams" will be out to talk to businesses more broadly about the importance of social distancing.
A renewed emphasis on enforcement had already become apparent, with Trading Standards confirming that it had to been carrying out more visits locally. Last week it had dropped in at more than 70 borough businesses.
In a statement, a Trading Standards spokesman said: "[We] are currently carrying out a large number of visits to business premises in the borough to make sure that they are doing everything they possibly can to be safe during these difficult times..
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"We want to make sure that customers are as safe as possible in local shops."
Cllr Ian Courts, leader of Solihull Council, recently denied that the council was trying to "catch out" businesses but said that it was important that outlets took safety measures seriously.
The push is part of a wider attempt to get infections under control and avert some form of local lockdown being imposed.
As reported by the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) earlier this week, Solihull has seen cases soar since the start of September.
A council spokeswoman said: "Any reports received are logged, investigated and dealt with by the council’s regulatory services and public health team.
"If a member of the public has a specific concern about a business then we encourage them to read the information on our website and to report it via the online form.
"The online form is the preferred mechanism to use as we need to capture their details in case they are asked to provide a witness statement.
"Of course personal details will remain confidential at all times, in line with data protection law, and will not be disclosed to the business."


birminghammail--2020-09-11--Conmen try to steal £250,000 cash in Sandwell

Fraudsters cashing in on the Covid crisis have tried to steal over £250,000 from the public purse in Sandwell , council bosses have said .
Fraud officers say criminals have targeted grants to small businesses in the retail , hospitality and leisure sectors introduced by the government and paid out by local authorities .
An update to Sandwell ’ s Audit and Risk Assurance Committee says the constant changes in guidance on how money is paid out makes it easier for swindlers to cash in .
Local authority bosses have said : “ The council is open to fraud and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the speed in which government grants need to be validated and distributed.
” The report shows that up till September , Sandwell has prevented 22 fraudulent claims for grants between £10,000 to £25,000 each .
In total , conmen tried to swindle £265,000 destined for businesses struggling with the lockdown and the changes in how they trade during the coronavirus crisis .
But in two cases , £35,000 was paid out to fraudsters .
In February this year an investigation by Sandwell ’ s Counter Fraud Unit led to a private nursery owner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Kaljit Randhawa , aged 33 , of Inkberrow Close , Oldbury , had submitted false information to the council to access the Government 's Early Years and Nursery Education Funding schemes .
She stole £25,435 for youngsters who had never attended or had stopped attending her Little Genius Academy nursery in West Bromwich .
Following her conviction she was jailed for two years and four months at Warwick Crown Court .
Councillors will discuss the report at their meeting on September 17 .

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Fraudsters cashing in on the Covid crisis have tried to steal over £250,000 from the public purse in Sandwell, council bosses have said.
Fraud officers say criminals have targeted grants to small businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors introduced by the government and paid out by local authorities.
An update to Sandwell’s Audit and Risk Assurance Committee says the constant changes in guidance on how money is paid out makes it easier for swindlers to cash in.
Local authority bosses have said: “The council is open to fraud and misappropriation due to changes in legislation and the speed in which government grants need to be validated and distributed.”
The report shows that up till September, Sandwell has prevented 22 fraudulent claims for grants between £10,000 to £25,000 each.
In total, conmen tried to swindle £265,000 destined for businesses struggling with the lockdown and the changes in how they trade during the coronavirus crisis.
But in two cases, £35,000 was paid out to fraudsters.
In February this year an investigation by Sandwell’s Counter Fraud Unit led to a private nursery owner being convicted for 15 offences of fraud.
Kaljit Randhawa, aged 33, of Inkberrow Close, Oldbury, had submitted false information to the council to access the Government's Early Years and Nursery Education Funding schemes.
She stole £25,435 for youngsters who had never attended or had stopped attending her Little Genius Academy nursery in West Bromwich.
Following her conviction she was jailed for two years and four months at Warwick Crown Court.
Councillors will discuss the report at their meeting on September 17.


birminghammail--2020-09-11--A second attempt to build homes in Odbury has been halted

A controversial plan to build on green space in Oldbury has been withdrawn at the last minute .
Developers quashed their application to Sandwell planning committee to build 13 homes on Wolverhampton Road as councillors met last night to discuss the scheme .
The plan was the second attempt to build on the land after a similar application was thrown out in March .
An original plan for 14 homes was rejected on the grounds of inadequate parking , over-development , flood risk and the loss of open space despite the council selling the land as suitable for housing in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ full support of planning officers who said there are no grounds to refuse the scheme .
In their report to councillors they , said : “ Highways have stated that parking provision is plentiful and have raised no concerns in regards to highway safety ; the Lead Local Flood Authority has raised no objection in respect of flood risk ( furthermore , the site does not meet the criteria for comment by the Environment Agency ) ; and the loss of open space can not be credibly upheld as a reason for refusal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ identified as surplus to the council ’ s open space requirements . ''
Recommending councillors approve the development , they added : `` The proposal offers a housing scheme within the context of an established residential area which will assist in contributing toward the shortfall of housing identified within Sandwell .
“ Considering the comments of consultees , there are no robust planning grounds to withhold planning permission .
The proposal is acceptable from a planning perspective and is recommended for approval subject to conditions.
” No explanation for the withdrawal was given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plans would be re-submitted at a later date .

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A controversial plan to build on green space in Oldbury has been withdrawn at the last minute.
Developers quashed their application to Sandwell planning committee to build 13 homes on Wolverhampton Road as councillors met last night to discuss the scheme.
The plan was the second attempt to build on the land after a similar application was thrown out in March.
An original plan for 14 homes was rejected on the grounds of inadequate parking, over-development, flood risk and the loss of open space despite the council selling the land as suitable for housing in 2016.
The latest application had the full support of planning officers who said there are no grounds to refuse the scheme.
In their report to councillors they, said: “Highways have stated that parking provision is plentiful and have raised no concerns in regards to highway safety; the Lead Local Flood Authority has raised no objection in respect of flood risk (furthermore, the site does not meet the criteria for comment by the Environment Agency); and the loss of open space cannot be credibly upheld as a reason for refusal, due to the site being long identified as surplus to the council’s open space requirements."
Recommending councillors approve the development, they added: "The proposal offers a housing scheme within the context of an established residential area which will assist in contributing toward the shortfall of housing identified within Sandwell.
“Considering the comments of consultees, there are no robust planning grounds to withhold planning permission. The proposal is acceptable from a planning perspective and is recommended for approval subject to conditions.”
No explanation for the withdrawal was given and officers did not say if the plans would be re-submitted at a later date.


birminghammail--2020-09-11--Manager drops transfer hint over Aston Villa target Rhian Brewster

Sheffield United manager Chris WIlder has appeared to hint that Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster could be on his way to Bramall Lane .
Brewster , 20 , is believed to be a target for Aston Villa this summer after returning to Liverpool from a successful loan spell at Swansea City .
Villa completed the club-record signing of Ollie Watkins from Brentford this week and want another forward to add more competition to Dean Smith 's squad .
Brewster is being chased by a host of top-flight clubs as Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp ponders whether to sell the England under-21 international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Anfield .
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And Wilder says he is confident of signing a new striker - thought to be Brewster .
“ It will most probably be the loan market and we are waiting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is another one to complete the set , hopefully coming sooner rather than later , but if we have to wait then the wait will be worth it , ” Wilder told YorkshireLive .
“ That ’ s the one we are speaking to at the moment .
But there ’ s players on our list , whether they are loan or permanent , and like everybody , there ’ s a pecking order on that one .
“ We ’ re confident that we can get the one that we want and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there will be other players that will find Sheffield United an attractive proposition and they will be within our budget that we ’ ve had and the owners have given me.
” Villa were reported to be preparing a £20million bid for Brewster , who scored 10 goals in 20 Championship outings last season .
Bournemouth 's Josh King is also a target after the Cherries were relegated from the Premier League .

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Sheffield United manager Chris WIlder has appeared to hint that Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster could be on his way to Bramall Lane.
Brewster, 20, is believed to be a target for Aston Villa this summer after returning to Liverpool from a successful loan spell at Swansea City.
Villa completed the club-record signing of Ollie Watkins from Brentford this week and want another forward to add more competition to Dean Smith's squad.
Brewster is being chased by a host of top-flight clubs as Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp ponders whether to sell the England under-21 international, sanction another loan or keep him at Anfield.
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And Wilder says he is confident of signing a new striker - thought to be Brewster.
“It will most probably be the loan market and we are waiting for dominoes to fall elsewhere. There is another one to complete the set, hopefully coming sooner rather than later, but if we have to wait then the wait will be worth it,” Wilder told YorkshireLive.
“That’s the one we are speaking to at the moment. But there’s players on our list, whether they are loan or permanent, and like everybody, there’s a pecking order on that one.
“We’re confident that we can get the one that we want and if not we’re confident that there will be other players that will find Sheffield United an attractive proposition and they will be within our budget that we’ve had and the owners have given me.”
Villa were reported to be preparing a £20million bid for Brewster, who scored 10 goals in 20 Championship outings last season.
Bournemouth's Josh King is also a target after the Cherries were relegated from the Premier League.


birminghammail--2020-09-11--Jet2 cancels swathe of flights to two major holiday hotspots

Jet2 has cancelled holidays to the Greek islands of Crete and Zante for the rest of summer .
From 4am on Wednesday travellers arriving in England from Lesbos , Tinos , Serifos , Mykonos , Crete , Santorini or Zakynthos ( also known as Zante ) must self-isolate for 14 days .
This is part of the Government 's new regional approach to quarantine policy .
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said that , should infection rates differ from their mainland countries , islands can be added to or removed from the quarantine-exemption list .
Mr Shapps said his department is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ using testing to release people from quarantine earlier than 14 days '' .
Tim Alderslade , chief executive of Airlines UK , which represents UK carriers , said it was a `` step in the right direction '' that gave further choice and clarity for travellers .
But he added : `` That said , a comprehensive testing regime is urgently required to enable connectivity to and from countries like the US , one of our most vital trading and strategic partners . ''
This was echoed by Airport Operators Association ( AOA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ urged the Government to decide on a testing regime to be put in place `` as soon as possible '' .
Greg Feehely and Kirk Wylie , from Clapham , south London , arrived from Mykonos to Heathrow airport on Tuesday just hours before quarantine measures come into place .
Mr Feehely said : `` People were island-hopping , some of the islands have quarantine , some of them do n't have , I 'm not sure how consistent that is .
`` But as far as how Mykonos was , it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they 've got stricter laws about when bars and restaurants have to close . ''

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Jet2 has cancelled holidays to the Greek islands of Crete and Zante for the rest of summer.
From 4am on Wednesday travellers arriving in England from Lesbos, Tinos, Serifos, Mykonos, Crete, Santorini or Zakynthos (also known as Zante) must self-isolate for 14 days.
This is part of the Government's new regional approach to quarantine policy.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said that, should infection rates differ from their mainland countries, islands can be added to or removed from the quarantine-exemption list.
Mr Shapps said his department is "working actively on the practicalities of using testing to release people from quarantine earlier than 14 days".
Tim Alderslade, chief executive of Airlines UK, which represents UK carriers, said it was a "step in the right direction" that gave further choice and clarity for travellers.
But he added: "That said, a comprehensive testing regime is urgently required to enable connectivity to and from countries like the US, one of our most vital trading and strategic partners."
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This was echoed by Airport Operators Association (AOA) chief executive Karen Dee, who urged the Government to decide on a testing regime to be put in place "as soon as possible".
Greg Feehely and Kirk Wylie, from Clapham, south London, arrived from Mykonos to Heathrow airport on Tuesday just hours before quarantine measures come into place.
Mr Feehely said: "People were island-hopping, some of the islands have quarantine, some of them don't have, I'm not sure how consistent that is.
"But as far as how Mykonos was, it was very safe, really strict enforcement, they've got stricter laws about when bars and restaurants have to close."


birminghammail--2020-09-11--Army cadet beauty queen reaches finals of Miss England in Birmingham

An Army cadet beauty queen with a passion for extreme sports has swapped her combat fatigues for the catwalk to reach the finals of Miss England .
Adrenaline-junkie Alina Green has been dubbed a real-life G.I Jane due to her love of daredevil hobbies - such as skydiving , mountain climbing and swimming with sharks .
The 21-year-old , who is a cadet officer at the Southampton University Officer Training Corps , is also a keen zip-liner , polo player and scuba diver .
Alina , of Bracknell , Berks.
, has reached the final of the prestigious beauty pageant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ competition 's top fundraisers .
The Bournemouth Arts University third-year fashion design student was crowned Miss Dorset for the second year running after raising an impressive £10,000 for charity .
Adventure-loving Alina , who has also completed Tough Mudder and The Three Peaks Challenge , will compete in the final due to be held in Birmingham this October .
She said : `` I enjoy doing quite extreme things and really like an adrenaline rush .
`` I like doing things that will challenge myself as well and push my boundaries and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ queen does that but in different ways .
`` I just enjoy a bit of an adventure and that 's why I thought 'why not give Miss England a go as well ' .
“ For the fundraising aspect of the competition , I just try to do things that are a bit different and out there .
So far I have raised over £10,000 for charities .
“ I wanted to give people a reason to give me money for the fundraising instead of doing something quite mundane.
” As part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crowned Miss England , brave Alina will be diving with sharks on October 2 at the Bear Grylls Adventure in Birmingham .
Alina , who also holds an open water PADI license , added : `` Most people probably would n't want to do that but I personally enjoy that sort of stuff .
`` Last year , I also did the Tough Mudder and Three Peaks Challenge and I 've been on the world ’ s fastest zipline in Wales for charity as well .
`` I also I went travelling in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , multiple beach cleans and climbed Mt Rinjani .
“ I would love to do a bungee next - that 's probably the one that would scare me the most . ''
Alina has been an officer cadet for just over a year and is considering joining the British Army Reserves once she has completed her training .
She added : “ It 's really good for leadership qualities and you learn army skills as well .
I personally love it and again it 's quite an ‘ out there ’ sort of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really opened my eyes .
The skills are perfect for the fashion industry .
If I ever wanted to go into a top brand and lead it , I could .
“ But I am thinking of possibly doing the reserves after uni .
I am not 100 per cent sure yet , it depends on where life takes me.
” This year , Miss England contestants had to submit their introductions , catwalk and talent videos on Youtube after the competition was disrupted by coronavirus .
Regional winners were crowned in their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make it through to the semi-finals .
Alina said : “ So far , the competition has been a bit difficult because of coronavirus .
`` But I 'm quite hopeful about it as its my second year - I know a bit more about what to do and feel a bit more organised . ''
Alina has been raising money for organisations including Beauty With a Purpose and We Do Ethical ’ s tree planting pledge .
So far , Alina has collected over 800 tree planting pledges from a variety of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do so here : https : //justgiving.com/crowdfunding/missdorset2020

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An Army cadet beauty queen with a passion for extreme sports has swapped her combat fatigues for the catwalk to reach the finals of Miss England.
Adrenaline-junkie Alina Green has been dubbed a real-life G.I Jane due to her love of daredevil hobbies - such as skydiving, mountain climbing and swimming with sharks.
The 21-year-old, who is a cadet officer at the Southampton University Officer Training Corps, is also a keen zip-liner, polo player and scuba diver.
Alina, of Bracknell, Berks., has reached the final of the prestigious beauty pageant this year after becoming one of the competition's top fundraisers.
The Bournemouth Arts University third-year fashion design student was crowned Miss Dorset for the second year running after raising an impressive £10,000 for charity.
Adventure-loving Alina, who has also completed Tough Mudder and The Three Peaks Challenge, will compete in the final due to be held in Birmingham this October.
(Image: Alina Green / SWNS)
She said: "I enjoy doing quite extreme things and really like an adrenaline rush.
"I like doing things that will challenge myself as well and push my boundaries and I think being a cadet officer and beauty queen does that but in different ways.
"I just enjoy a bit of an adventure and that's why I thought 'why not give Miss England a go as well'.
“For the fundraising aspect of the competition, I just try to do things that are a bit different and out there. So far I have raised over £10,000 for charities.
“I wanted to give people a reason to give me money for the fundraising instead of doing something quite mundane.”
As part of fundraising efforts in her bid to be crowned Miss England, brave Alina will be diving with sharks on October 2 at the Bear Grylls Adventure in Birmingham.
Alina, who also holds an open water PADI license, added: "Most people probably wouldn't want to do that but I personally enjoy that sort of stuff.
"Last year, I also did the Tough Mudder and Three Peaks Challenge and I've been on the world’s fastest zipline in Wales for charity as well.
"I also I went travelling in Bali where I did a dive clean, multiple beach cleans and climbed Mt Rinjani.
“I would love to do a bungee next - that's probably the one that would scare me the most."
(Image: Alina Green / SWNS)
Alina has been an officer cadet for just over a year and is considering joining the British Army Reserves once she has completed her training.
She added: “It's really good for leadership qualities and you learn army skills as well. I personally love it and again it's quite an ‘out there’ sort of thing to do.
"It's really opened my eyes. The skills are perfect for the fashion industry. If I ever wanted to go into a top brand and lead it, I could.
“But I am thinking of possibly doing the reserves after uni. I am not 100 per cent sure yet, it depends on where life takes me.”
(Image: Alina Green / SWNS)
This year, Miss England contestants had to submit their introductions, catwalk and talent videos on Youtube after the competition was disrupted by coronavirus.
Regional winners were crowned in their kitchens and back gardens during lockdown to make it through to the semi-finals.
Alina said: “So far, the competition has been a bit difficult because of coronavirus.
"But I'm quite hopeful about it as its my second year - I know a bit more about what to do and feel a bit more organised."
(Image: Alina Green / SWNS)
Alina has been raising money for organisations including Beauty With a Purpose and We Do Ethical’s tree planting pledge.
So far, Alina has collected over 800 tree planting pledges from a variety of donors and anyone wishing to donate can do so here: https://justgiving.com/crowdfunding/missdorset2020


birminghammail--2020-09-11--Disappointed Cardiff City fans react to Neil Etheridge transfer

Neil Etheridge has joined Birmingham City after three years at Cardiff City .
The goalkeeper was part of the Bluebirds side which won promotion to the Premier League - and was their Player of the Season in that top flight campaign .
He lost his place to Alex Smithies and arrives at St Andrew ’ s on a four-year deal .
While Blues fans are thrilled , Cardiff ’ s have nothing but good to say about the 30-year-old .
Louise Gouldstone : A much improved keeper from when he joined .
Enjoyed watching him - good luck at Birmingham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him go but Smithies is performing too well and Neil needs game time good luck Colin Turley : Good for him and the City , he get ’ s to play games the club get ’ s the best part of 2 mill , and saving around a mill on his wages , in 9 months he ’ d be out of contract we ’ d get nothing , good move all round , good luck to the boy .
Jade Plumley : I wish him all the best and thank him for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Great keeper and hope he goes on to do some great things .
Martin Mander : Good luck Neil .
Will be missed , but , good luck for the future .
Richard Sullivan : Sad to see him go but he ’ s still young and talented he just wants what everyone else wants game time best of luck to him Ferenc Thomas Foldvary : gutted it didn ’ t work out between cardiff and him , was absolutely world class on his day .
Gavin Jinx : Great keeper on his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just way better .
Thanks for everything Neil while you had that Bluebird on your chest .
Helen Samphire : my blue birds mad son idolised Neil Etheridge .
He was so happy he got to meet him too .
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Timothy Faulkner : Such a shame that were letting go of him .
Definetly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Its not bad business , to be fair .
Neil is too good to be a number two , we ’ ve got a fee and he ’ s a high earner off the wage bill .
Thanks for some cracking memories Neil !

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Neil Etheridge has joined Birmingham City after three years at Cardiff City.
The goalkeeper was part of the Bluebirds side which won promotion to the Premier League - and was their Player of the Season in that top flight campaign.
He lost his place to Alex Smithies and arrives at St Andrew’s on a four-year deal.
While Blues fans are thrilled, Cardiff’s have nothing but good to say about the 30-year-old.
Anthony Reed: Birmingham have a great keeper here. Good luck Neil
Louise Gouldstone: A much improved keeper from when he joined. Enjoyed watching him - good luck at Birmingham.
Stuart Davidson: Shame to see him go but Smithies is performing too well and Neil needs game time good luck
Colin Turley: Good for him and the City , he get’s to play games the club get’s the best part of 2 mill , and saving around a mill on his wages , in 9 months he’d be out of contract we’d get nothing , good move all round , good luck to the boy .
Jade Plumley: I wish him all the best and thank him for everything he has done for us. Great keeper and hope he goes on to do some great things.
Martin Mander: Good luck Neil. Will be missed, but, good luck for the future.
Richard Sullivan: Sad to see him go but he’s still young and talented he just wants what everyone else wants game time best of luck to him
Ferenc Thomas Foldvary: gutted it didn’t work out between cardiff and him, was absolutely world class on his day.
Gavin Jinx: Great keeper on his day. Unfortunately for him Smithies is just way better. Thanks for everything Neil while you had that Bluebird on your chest.
Helen Samphire: my blue birds mad son idolised Neil Etheridge . He was so happy he got to meet him too . best of luck with the move
Ryan Grizzly Crowley: One of my favourites at City, shame he has to go but far too good to be 2nd keeper.
Timothy Faulkner: Such a shame that were letting go of him. Definetly a premier league quality keeper
Kevin Hamilton: Its not bad business, to be fair. Neil is too good to be a number two, we’ve got a fee and he’s a high earner off the wage bill. Thanks for some cracking memories Neil!
Gareth Phillips: Big mistake


birminghammail--2020-09-11--What Boris Johnson has said about schools being open in Birmingham lockdown

Boris Johnson has told Birmingham City Council to keep schools open even when a city-wide lockdown comes into effect on Friday .
The Prime Minister told local authorities last month that schools should stay open .
The PM revealed in August that he hoped schools would not be forced to close as a result of local action , saying : `` I very much hope that does n't happen for any pupils but clearly what we are doing - the way we are trying to manage the Covid pandemic - is to have local measures in place and local test @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's necessary .
`` But , as we have all said , the last thing we want to do is to close schools .
`` We think that education is the priority for the country and that is simple social justice . ''
In Leicester , where a local lockdown has previously be imposed , the government guidance states : `` In education settings where Year 7 and above are educated , face coverings should be worn by adults ( staff and visitors ) and pupils when moving around , such as in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is difficult to maintain .
`` It is not usually necessary to wear face coverings in the classroom , where protective measures already mean the risks are lower , and they may inhibit teaching and learning . ''
It comes as sources have indicated a ban on home get togethers will be announced later this morning .
Whether that will apply across the West Midlands or be limited to hotspots - Birmingham , Solihull and Sandwell - has been , we understand , the focus of frenzied discussions .
City and regional leaders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announcement by Health Secretary Matt Hancock and Public Health England .

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Boris Johnson has told Birmingham City Council to keep schools open even when a city-wide lockdown comes into effect on Friday.
The Prime Minister told local authorities last month that schools should stay open.
The PM revealed in August that he hoped schools would not be forced to close as a result of local action, saying: "I very much hope that doesn't happen for any pupils but clearly what we are doing - the way we are trying to manage the Covid pandemic - is to have local measures in place and local test and trace to introduce restrictions where that's necessary.
"But, as we have all said, the last thing we want to do is to close schools.
"We think that education is the priority for the country and that is simple social justice."
In Leicester, where a local lockdown has previously be imposed, the government guidance states: "In education settings where Year 7 and above are educated, face coverings should be worn by adults (staff and visitors) and pupils when moving around, such as in corridors and communal areas where social distancing is difficult to maintain.
"It is not usually necessary to wear face coverings in the classroom, where protective measures already mean the risks are lower, and they may inhibit teaching and learning."
It comes as sources have indicated a ban on home get togethers will be announced later this morning.
Whether that will apply across the West Midlands or be limited to hotspots - Birmingham, Solihull and Sandwell - has been, we understand, the focus of frenzied discussions.
City and regional leaders are remaining tight-lipped ahead of the expected announcement by Health Secretary Matt Hancock and Public Health England.


birminghammail--2020-09-11--Watch - Armed police surround flat during major 'gunman' hunt

This is the moment armed police surrounded a Walsall flat after a man was spotted 'brandishing a gun ' .
Armed officer and police dog units were filmed working in Sandwell Street just before 8pm on Thursday , September 10 , following a ten-hour manhunt .
The clip , posted by YourWalsall , shows a crowd of onlookers as officers prepared for the dramatic raid .
The initial alarm was raised after a suspect was seen waving what appeared to be a weapon in St Paul 's Church in Darwall Street on Thursday morning .
Units were quickly deployed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a bid to locate the suspect , but he slipped the net .
Officers later stormed a flat and a 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence .
Force Incident Manager Chief Insp Steve Radford said : “ I ’ d like to thank everyone who responded to our appeal and provided information .
`` It helped us identify a suspect and an address which we then contained with armed officers .
`` We ’ re currently in the process of searching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like to praise the professionalism of all the officers involved who have brought this incident to a safe conclusion . ''
Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat or call 101 quoting log number 1039 of 10 September .

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This is the moment armed police surrounded a Walsall flat after a man was spotted 'brandishing a gun'.
Armed officer and police dog units were filmed working in Sandwell Street just before 8pm on Thursday, September 10, following a ten-hour manhunt.
The clip, posted by YourWalsall, shows a crowd of onlookers as officers prepared for the dramatic raid.
The initial alarm was raised after a suspect was seen waving what appeared to be a weapon in St Paul's Church in Darwall Street on Thursday morning.
Units were quickly deployed to the area and the police helicopter scrambled in a bid to locate the suspect, but he slipped the net.
Officers later stormed a flat and a 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.
(Image: YourWalsall)
Force Incident Manager Chief Insp Steve Radford said: “I’d like to thank everyone who responded to our appeal and provided information.
"It helped us identify a suspect and an address which we then contained with armed officers.
"We’re currently in the process of searching the flat.
"I’d like to praise the professionalism of all the officers involved who have brought this incident to a safe conclusion."
Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat or call 101 quoting log number 1039 of 10 September.


birminghammail--2020-09-11--Tom Heaton lifts lid on injury with Villa poised to sign Martinez

Crocked Aston Villa goalkeeper Tom Heaton believes there 's `` light at the end of the tunnel '' ahead of a long-awaited return from devastating knee ligament damage .
The 34-year-old is facing the prospect of almost 11 months out of action following a cruel anterior cruciate tear sustained at Turf Moor in the New Year 's Day victory over his former club , Burnley .
The Villa No.1 has already spoken about targeting Leicester City away on October 17 after the next international break as a potential comeback - potentially six games away counting cup matches - while adding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club 's medical department to give him the all-clear .
The England stopper took part in light training with goalkeeping coach Neil Cutler during Villa 's south Wales training camp three weeks ago , with recovery now continuing at Bodymoor Heath ahead of the new season .
Heaton , meanwhile , was a special guest for Joe Hart 's Gloved podcast this week and spoke at length about his career to date , including details of a bizarre failed move to Watford in 2005 prior to joining Burnley .
The Villa man , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been going and reiterated he 's not far off a return .
`` It 's not too far off , I 've got to say , '' Heaton told the Gloved podcast .
`` It 's been bumpy as ever with a long-term injury , you get positive periods and bits you have to get through .
`` We 're moving in the right direction , I 'm back out on the grass and getting closer to training with the team .
I 've had a little of bumps in the road but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the tunnel and I 'm buzzing to get that shirt back on . ''
Heaton revealed how he 's been working with Cheshire-based psychologist and golf specialist Karl Morris throughout his recovery at Villa , and explained how the burning desire to perform back in the Premier League burns deeper than ever .
`` I 've still got that burning desire , stronger than ever , to play and perform , '' Heaton said .
`` I love it .
I love that playing feeling .
When you 're injured it 's the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nothing that recreates that edge .
`` It 's about embracing that energy : that mix of anxiety , nervousness , uncertainty , excitement .
There 's nothing in my life that recreates that feeling . ''
As for Heaton , he harped back to suffering that horrific injury on January 1 which left him needing crutches and explained how it was ironic how it happened at a place he used to call home , Turf Moor .
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`` If I did n't cry myself to sleep after it I 'd be laughing , '' Heaton said of picking up his ACL injury , before alluding to comical tunnel tactics prior to kick-off that afternoon .
He added : `` Barnesy ( Ashley Barnes ) and Westy ( Ashley Westwood ) told the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one word to me in the tunnel which was typical of them , as well as trying to ring me during the week to try and affect my sleep !
That 's part of the course with them two characters . ''
Back to Villa , though , and Smith looks set to sign Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez for a fee in the region of £20 million .
The 28-year-old will initially come in as No.1 in the Premier League , with Heaton tasked with winning his Villa starting shirt back once fit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be finalised over the weekend with terms still to be agreed .
You can watch Joe Hart 's Gloved episode featuring Heaton HERE

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Crocked Aston Villa goalkeeper Tom Heaton believes there's "light at the end of the tunnel" ahead of a long-awaited return from devastating knee ligament damage.
The 34-year-old is facing the prospect of almost 11 months out of action following a cruel anterior cruciate tear sustained at Turf Moor in the New Year's Day victory over his former club, Burnley.
The Villa No.1 has already spoken about targeting Leicester City away on October 17 after the next international break as a potential comeback - potentially six games away counting cup matches - while adding how it'll be up to the club's medical department to give him the all-clear.
The England stopper took part in light training with goalkeeping coach Neil Cutler during Villa's south Wales training camp three weeks ago, with recovery now continuing at Bodymoor Heath ahead of the new season.
Heaton, meanwhile, was a special guest for Joe Hart's Gloved podcast this week and spoke at length about his career to date, including details of a bizarre failed move to Watford in 2005 prior to joining Burnley.
The Villa man, though, explained how his recovery had been going and reiterated he's not far off a return. "It's not too far off, I've got to say," Heaton told the Gloved podcast. "It's been bumpy as ever with a long-term injury, you get positive periods and bits you have to get through.
"We're moving in the right direction, I'm back out on the grass and getting closer to training with the team. I've had a little of bumps in the road but there's light at the end of the tunnel and I'm buzzing to get that shirt back on."
Heaton revealed how he's been working with Cheshire-based psychologist and golf specialist Karl Morris throughout his recovery at Villa, and explained how the burning desire to perform back in the Premier League burns deeper than ever.
"I've still got that burning desire, stronger than ever, to play and perform," Heaton said. "I love it. I love that playing feeling. When you're injured it's the one thing you miss. There's nothing that recreates that edge.
"It's about embracing that energy: that mix of anxiety, nervousness, uncertainty, excitement. There's nothing in my life that recreates that feeling."
As for Heaton, he harped back to suffering that horrific injury on January 1 which left him needing crutches and explained how it was ironic how it happened at a place he used to call home, Turf Moor.
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"If I didn't cry myself to sleep after it I'd be laughing," Heaton said of picking up his ACL injury, before alluding to comical tunnel tactics prior to kick-off that afternoon.
He added: "Barnesy (Ashley Barnes) and Westy (Ashley Westwood) told the lads not to even look or say one word to me in the tunnel which was typical of them, as well as trying to ring me during the week to try and affect my sleep! That's part of the course with them two characters."
Back to Villa, though, and Smith looks set to sign Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez for a fee in the region of £20 million. The 28-year-old will initially come in as No.1 in the Premier League, with Heaton tasked with winning his Villa starting shirt back once fit. A deal for the Argentine could be finalised over the weekend with terms still to be agreed.
You can watch Joe Hart's Gloved episode featuring Heaton HERE


birminghammail--2020-09-11--Ban on visitors at home 'highly likely' as Birmingham lockdown looms

A ban on households having visitors round is `` highly likely '' today as the city battles to curb rising infection rates .
Sources have indicated a ban on home get togethers will be announced later this morning .
Whether that will apply across the West Midlands or be limited to hotspots - Birmingham , Solihull and Sandwell - has been , we understand , the focus of frenzied discussions .
City and regional leaders are remaining tight-lipped ahead of the expected announcement by Health Secretary Matt Hancock and Public Health England .
But reliable sources indicate , as predicted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a focus on household gatherings .
Transmission rates between households , driven by extended families and friends meeting up at home , are the biggest driver of cases in the area .
Cases are going up in all age groups under 60 , but most particularly among the 20 to 40 age groups .
Earlier this week , West Midlands Mayor Andy Street warned the problem was not just with workplaces , pubs and restaurants but also people socialising in other people 's homes , saying `` private settings are an important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's director of public health Dr Justin Varney has repeatedly urged people to halt the practice of gathering at home .
And the city council asked people to stop having any more than two people at a time in their homes , as a voluntary measure , when cases first began to rise .
However , the rise has continued , and grown inexorably , in the weeks since .
All eyes are on the region after the rate of coronavirus cases in Birmingham rose again to 85 cases per 100,000 people .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the four weeks since the city first went on the national watchlist as an area of concern .
Solihull has a high rate too - of around 50 cases per 100k - and Sandwell , another part of the West Midlands , is also on the watchlist alongside Stoke-on-Trent , in Staffordshire .
One thing is for sure : outside the North West , where restrictions remain in place in areas like Bolton , the West Midlands is causing the government the most concern .
An updated national watch list will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Solihull will all be on it .
Birmingham and Sandwell are both currently in the 'amber ' category , listed as `` areas requiring enhanced support '' .
The `` red '' category above them features areas where additional , enforceable restrictions are in place - these are almost wholly in the North West .

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A ban on households having visitors round is "highly likely" today as the city battles to curb rising infection rates.
Sources have indicated a ban on home get togethers will be announced later this morning.
Whether that will apply across the West Midlands or be limited to hotspots - Birmingham, Solihull and Sandwell - has been, we understand, the focus of frenzied discussions.
City and regional leaders are remaining tight-lipped ahead of the expected announcement by Health Secretary Matt Hancock and Public Health England.
But reliable sources indicate, as predicted, that new restrictions are coming, with a focus on household gatherings.
Transmission rates between households, driven by extended families and friends meeting up at home, are the biggest driver of cases in the area.
Cases are going up in all age groups under 60, but most particularly among the 20 to 40 age groups.
Earlier this week, West Midlands Mayor Andy Street warned the problem was not just with workplaces, pubs and restaurants but also people socialising in other people's homes, saying "private settings are an important part of this".
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The city's director of public health Dr Justin Varney has repeatedly urged people to halt the practice of gathering at home.
And the city council asked people to stop having any more than two people at a time in their homes, as a voluntary measure, when cases first began to rise.
However, the rise has continued, and grown inexorably, in the weeks since.
All eyes are on the region after the rate of coronavirus cases in Birmingham rose again to 85 cases per 100,000 people. That means the rate has nearly tripled in the four weeks since the city first went on the national watchlist as an area of concern.
Solihull has a high rate too - of around 50 cases per 100k - and Sandwell, another part of the West Midlands, is also on the watchlist alongside Stoke-on-Trent, in Staffordshire.
One thing is for sure: outside the North West, where restrictions remain in place in areas like Bolton, the West Midlands is causing the government the most concern.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
An updated national watch list will be announced this morning and Birmingham, Sandwell and Solihull will all be on it.
Birmingham and Sandwell are both currently in the 'amber' category, listed as "areas requiring enhanced support".
The "red" category above them features areas where additional, enforceable restrictions are in place - these are almost wholly in the North West.


birminghammail--2020-09-11--Harry Styles bags second Hollywood role

Harry Styles bags second Hollywood role

Harry Styles will star alongside Florence Pugh in the upcoming film Do n't Worry Darling .
The former One Direction star , 26 , replaces Shia LaBeouf who departs the production due to scheduling conflicts .
It will be his second big-screen acting role , after appearing in 2017 's Dunkirk alongside stars including Tom Hardy and Sir Mark Rylance .
Directed and produced by Olivia Wilde , Do n't Worry Darling is a psychological thriller set in 1950s in an isolated , utopian community in the California desert .
It follows the relationship between an unhappy housewife and her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who made her directorial debut last year with Booksmart , also star in the film from screenwriter Katie Silberman .
Styles made his acting debut in Christopher Nolan 's Oscar-winning war film Dunkirk in 2017 and reportedly auditioned for the role of Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann 's upcoming biopic .
Last year , it emerged that he turned down the role of Prince Eric in Disney 's live-action reimagining of The Little Mermaid , with the part eventually going to US actor Austin Butler .
He also appeared as himself in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a number of tour films during his time in One Direction and as a solo artist .
Styles ' self-titled debut album arrived in 2017 to critical acclaim and topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic .
His second effort , Fine Line , was released in December and was another success thanks to singles including Lights Up , Adore You and Watermelon Sugar .

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Harry Styles will star alongside Florence Pugh in the upcoming film Don't Worry Darling.
The former One Direction star, 26, replaces Shia LaBeouf who departs the production due to scheduling conflicts.
It will be his second big-screen acting role, after appearing in 2017's Dunkirk alongside stars including Tom Hardy and Sir Mark Rylance.
Directed and produced by Olivia Wilde, Don't Worry Darling is a psychological thriller set in 1950s in an isolated, utopian community in the California desert.
It follows the relationship between an unhappy housewife and her husband.
Chris Pine and Wilde, who made her directorial debut last year with Booksmart, also star in the film from screenwriter Katie Silberman.
Styles made his acting debut in Christopher Nolan's Oscar-winning war film Dunkirk in 2017 and reportedly auditioned for the role of Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann's upcoming biopic.
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Last year, it emerged that he turned down the role of Prince Eric in Disney's live-action reimagining of The Little Mermaid, with the part eventually going to US actor Austin Butler.
He also appeared as himself in the teen sitcom iCarly in 2012 and in a number of tour films during his time in One Direction and as a solo artist.
Styles' self-titled debut album arrived in 2017 to critical acclaim and topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic.
His second effort, Fine Line, was released in December and was another success thanks to singles including Lights Up, Adore You and Watermelon Sugar.


birminghammail--2020-09-11--Who Wants To Be A Millionaire winner giving most of jackpot to charity

The first contestant to win Who Wants To Be A Millionaire ?
in 14 years celebrated with a caravan holiday around the UK and now plans to spend his £1 million bounty on a motor home .
History and politics teacher Donald Fear , 57 , who lives in Telford , correctly answered the final 15th question about the death of a famous pirate in 1718 .
The father of four , who has been married to his wife , Debs , a nurse , for 33 years , is the sixth champion in the ITV programme 's 22-year history @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family as his elder brother , Davyth , last year won £500,000 as a contestant on the same programme .
Following his win , Mr Fear and his wife embarked on a caravan trip along the Northumberland coast .
They previously planned to visit Santander , Bilbao and Pamplona in Spain before heading for the Pyrenees , but were thwarted by Covid-19 .
Asked how he would be spending his next holiday , Mr Fear revealed he intended to buy a motor home and visit `` wonderful Britain '' .
He said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jump on the next plane to the States or something like that , it 's just not an option .
`` So for the moment it 's wonderful Britain , probably Wales first of all - so a motor home in Wales is what I 'm going to spend my million pounds on . ''
The show 's host , Jeremy Clarkson , said Mr Fear was like `` having the Encyclopaedia Britannica sitting opposite me '' and added : `` It 's Google , in a head '' .
Describing himself as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' , Mr Fear said he planned give at least 70 % of his winnings to members of his family and spend the rest on a `` comfortable retirement '' .
He also rubbished the idea of buying an Aston Martin sports car or moving house , saying : `` It 's in a lovely area and I 've been there for 27 years . ''
After winning the second Fastest Finger First round of Friday 's show , Mr Fear said he was `` in the zone immediately '' .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thing to negotiate was getting on the chair because I was a bit worried I was going to fall off ... because I 've got quite short legs .
`` I was concentrating , I was sitting as absolutely still as I can , so this thing about ( me being ) cool and calm is actually me trying not to make a complete idiot of myself on national television . ''
The final question he answered correctly was : `` In 1718 , which pirate died in battle off the coast of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` You do n't be a history teacher for 33 years without knowing a few dates , and the date 1718 and Blackbeard leapt out at me instantly . ''
Mr Fear only used one of his lifelines , 50:50 , to win the jackpot , leaving his two Phone A Friend options and Ask The Host unused .
The episodes were pre-recorded without a studio audience due to Covid-19 , with contestants given the option of a double Phone A Friend in place of asking the audience .
Mr Fear , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had since resigned his job as a teacher at Haberdashers ' Adams Grammar school in Newport , Shropshire , whose alumni include former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn .
But he said : `` The rules are you have to go at the end of a term .
`` Actually , I never investigated the possibility of whether it would be possible not to go back at all - but how unfair to my A-level students that would be ? ''
Mr Fear added : `` I was planning to go in two years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` As it is , I 'm going just after my 58th . ''
A message said : `` Wow what a performance from as cool as a cucumber Mr Fear !
Congratulations from everyone at Adams ! '
I taught it to Year 8 kids ! ''
' Mr Fear celebrated his win with his brother , who he claimed was the more intelligent sibling .
He said : `` He is so pleased for me .
`` We went to spend a night in a hotel with our wives last week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poking me saying how pleased and how overjoyed he was by it . ''

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The first contestant to win Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? in 14 years celebrated with a caravan holiday around the UK and now plans to spend his £1 million bounty on a motor home.
History and politics teacher Donald Fear, 57, who lives in Telford, correctly answered the final 15th question about the death of a famous pirate in 1718.
The father of four, who has been married to his wife, Debs, a nurse, for 33 years, is the sixth champion in the ITV programme's 22-year history.
The lucky streak runs in the family as his elder brother, Davyth, last year won £500,000 as a contestant on the same programme.
Following his win, Mr Fear and his wife embarked on a caravan trip along the Northumberland coast.
They previously planned to visit Santander, Bilbao and Pamplona in Spain before heading for the Pyrenees, but were thwarted by Covid-19.
(Image: ITV/Millionaire/Twitter)
Asked how he would be spending his next holiday, Mr Fear revealed he intended to buy a motor home and visit "wonderful Britain".
He said: "Much as I'd love to jump on the next plane to the States or something like that, it's just not an option.
"So for the moment it's wonderful Britain, probably Wales first of all - so a motor home in Wales is what I'm going to spend my million pounds on."
The show's host, Jeremy Clarkson, said Mr Fear was like "having the Encyclopaedia Britannica sitting opposite me" and added: "It's Google, in a head".
Describing himself as "a bit of a democratic socialist", Mr Fear said he planned give at least 70% of his winnings to members of his family and spend the rest on a "comfortable retirement".
He also rubbished the idea of buying an Aston Martin sports car or moving house, saying: "It's in a lovely area and I've been there for 27 years."
(Image: ITV)
After winning the second Fastest Finger First round of Friday's show, Mr Fear said he was "in the zone immediately".
However, he admitted: "Then my next thing to negotiate was getting on the chair because I was a bit worried I was going to fall off... because I've got quite short legs.
"I was concentrating, I was sitting as absolutely still as I can, so this thing about (me being) cool and calm is actually me trying not to make a complete idiot of myself on national television."
The final question he answered correctly was: "In 1718, which pirate died in battle off the coast of what is now North Carolina?"
The answer was: Blackbeard.
"I'm a dates man," he said.
"You don't be a history teacher for 33 years without knowing a few dates, and the date 1718 and Blackbeard leapt out at me instantly."
Mr Fear only used one of his lifelines, 50:50, to win the jackpot, leaving his two Phone A Friend options and Ask The Host unused.
The episodes were pre-recorded without a studio audience due to Covid-19, with contestants given the option of a double Phone A Friend in place of asking the audience.
Mr Fear, who was born in Bristol, said he had since resigned his job as a teacher at Haberdashers' Adams Grammar school in Newport, Shropshire, whose alumni include former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.
But he said: "The rules are you have to go at the end of a term.
"Actually, I never investigated the possibility of whether it would be possible not to go back at all - but how unfair to my A-level students that would be?"
Mr Fear added: "I was planning to go in two years anyway just before my 60th birthday.
"As it is, I'm going just after my 58th."
Haberdashers' Adams Grammar shared their congratulations on Twitter.
A message said: "Wow what a performance from as cool as a cucumber Mr Fear! Congratulations from everyone at Adams! 'I taught it to Year 8 kids!"'
Mr Fear celebrated his win with his brother, who he claimed was the more intelligent sibling.
He said: "He is so pleased for me.
"We went to spend a night in a hotel with our wives last week and got absolutely plastered and he kept poking me saying how pleased and how overjoyed he was by it."


birminghammail--2020-09-11--Nuno is waiting on a phone call to confirm new Wolves contract

Nuno Espirito Santo is waiting on a call to confirm his new Wolverhampton Wanderers contract .
The Wolves boss is into the final year of his contract and after three successful years in which he ’ s gained plenty of admirers , fans are understandably concerned about his future .
He was a leading contender to replace Unai Emery as Arsenal manager before Mikel Arteta was appointed late last year , while he ’ s also been touted for other jobs during his Molineux tenure .
But Nuno ’ s demeanour at his latest press briefing was extremely relaxed and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jorge Mendes , to thrash out a deal with the club .
Asked for an update on the situation , Nuno said : “ In terms of the contract I don ’ t have to worry about it .
I don ’ t have to worry about anything because it ’ s not my job .
“ I don ’ t negotiate contracts .
I just wait for an email or a phone call .
This is how the situation is .
“ It ’ s not an issue for me , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coaches .
All the hours of our day are basically the same , working to improve our team.
” Once again , owners Fosun have backed Nuno in the transfer market with Wolves completing three signings in the past seven days .
Deals for Fabio Silva , Marcal and Vitor Ferreira could eventually cost Wolves £55million , with the former becoming the club ’ s costliest signing ever at £35million from FC Porto .
All three of Nuno ’ s new boys are set to be included in the squad to face Sheffield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( they will be involved ) , ” he said .
“ All of them ?
Probably , yes .
We still have two training sessions - Saturday and Sunday - to prepare ourselves .
The decision is not made yet but just look at our squad and everybody is going to be involved .
“ Even the players that are not on the pitch during the game must always be involved in the game preparation because this way we can prepare for the next one faster .
”

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Nuno Espirito Santo is waiting on a call to confirm his new Wolverhampton Wanderers contract.
The Wolves boss is into the final year of his contract and after three successful years in which he’s gained plenty of admirers, fans are understandably concerned about his future.
He was a leading contender to replace Unai Emery as Arsenal manager before Mikel Arteta was appointed late last year, while he’s also been touted for other jobs during his Molineux tenure.
But Nuno’s demeanour at his latest press briefing was extremely relaxed and the Portuguese has left his agent, Jorge Mendes, to thrash out a deal with the club.
Asked for an update on the situation, Nuno said: “In terms of the contract I don’t have to worry about it. I don’t have to worry about anything because it’s not my job.
“I don’t negotiate contracts. I just wait for an email or a phone call. This is how the situation is.
“It’s not an issue for me, it’s not an issue for the coaches. All the hours of our day are basically the same, working to improve our team.”
Once again, owners Fosun have backed Nuno in the transfer market with Wolves completing three signings in the past seven days.
Deals for Fabio Silva, Marcal and Vitor Ferreira could eventually cost Wolves £55million, with the former becoming the club’s costliest signing ever at £35million from FC Porto.
All three of Nuno’s new boys are set to be included in the squad to face Sheffield United on Monday.
“For sure (they will be involved),” he said. “All of them? Probably, yes. We still have two training sessions - Saturday and Sunday - to prepare ourselves. The decision is not made yet but just look at our squad and everybody is going to be involved.
“Even the players that are not on the pitch during the game must always be involved in the game preparation because this way we can prepare for the next one faster.”


birminghammail--2020-09-11--'Top half finish' - Aston Villa fans react to Emi Martinez transfer update

Aston Villa fans have been reacting to the latest reports about Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez .
It is being reported by The Guardian that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has decided not to include Martinez in his squad for the Premier League 2020-21 season opener against Fulham tomorrow .
Martinez has been heavily linked with a move to Villa , who are said to have had two bids rejected for the 28 year-old .
Premier League rivals Brighton and Hove Albion are now being credited with an interest in Martinez , while Spanish side Villarreal are also keen .
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Villa head coach Dean Smith is looking for a new goalkeeper having ended the season with first and second choice stoppers Tom Heaton and Orjan Nyland injured .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ what appears to be an imminent move to Villa for Martinez ?
`` If we add Martinez , Odsonne Edouard & Milot Rashica to the squad I see a top half finish on the cards , '' one fan said .
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