birminghammail--2020-08-06--Wolves player ratings as brilliant Rui Patricio seals Olympiakos win

Goalkeeper Rui Patricio produced a masterclass to send Wolverhampton Wanderers into the Europa League quarter-finals .
Raul Jimenez ’ s early penalty clinched a 1-0 victory over Olympiakos at Molineux ( 2-1 on aggregate ) but it was Patricio who sealed passage to Germany with a series of stunning stops .
All the talk leading up to the game centred around two men : Olympiakos goalkeeper Bobby Allain and Wolves ’ Daniel Podence .
And both of them were key to the first big moment of a hectic first half .
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Google Play Store and App Store Allain , standing in for Olympiakos ’ number one Jose Sa , miscontrolled a back pass and Podence - who joined Wolves from the Greek side in January - nipped in and won a seventh minute penalty .
Just as he always does , Jimenez slotted home from the spot with ease to bring up his 10th Europa League goal of the season and 27th across all competitions .
But the visitors would have levelled within 10 minutes had it not been for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Kostas Tsimikas fired towards the corner but Patricio somehow kept it out .
Patricio couldn ’ t do anything to stop Mohamed Camara from netting inside the box but Wolves were relieved to see VAR chalk it off for a marginal offside against Youssef El Arabi in the build-up .
Olympiakos dominated the ball for much of the first half and they weren ’ t lacking in aggression without it , as Joao Moutinho discovered after defender Ousseynou Ba was booked for clobbering him around the head .
Wolves held firm though @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a valuable lead at the break .
Olympiakos continued to press after half-time and El Arabi loudly appealed for a penalty after going down under pressure from Willy Boly as he tried to meet a cross .
Referee Szymon Marciniak wasn ’ t interested , and neither was VAR .
Podence had a good chance to make the game safe but elected to shoot when he could have set up Diogo Jota who had taken up a good position to his right .
Podence found Jota soon after but his cross-cum-shot skimmed off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wide of the post .
Jota should have made the game safe after another shocking back pass , this time from Ba , landed at his feet but he ran straight into Allain instead of taking the ball around the French goalkeeper .
Aside from El Arabi clattering into Nuno on the touchline and sending the Wolves boss rolling into the dugout , there were very few dramas from thereon .
The final whistle was met with relief and joy as Nuno sprinted over to Patricio to embrace his match-winner .
Wolves are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a remarkable season and had it not been for him Olympiakos would have won this game .
The Portuguese sublimely leapt to his right to tip Tsimikas ’ goal-bound strike round the post in the first half but his defining moment arrived in the second .
Ahmed Hassan had the goal at his mercy only for Patricio to incredibly save his header from point-blank range .
The Frenchman was dominant in the air and much better in possession than his defensive colleagues at Molineux .
He came within a whisker of finding the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t quite connect with Jota ’ s strike across goal .
The captain and his teammates were made to graft for this win and Coady ’ s eye-catching passes were quickly abandoned for a more pragmatic approach .
Right until the final whistle Coady was screaming the house down , barking all kinds of instructions at his teammates to ensure they didn ’ t let their advantage slip .
Headed and kicked it and that was just about all that was needed to see Wolves home .
Saiss ’ s uncompromising approach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ performances since the Premier League restarted in June .
VAR came to Doherty and Wolves ’ rescue to rule out Camara ’ s first half goal .
It looked as though the Irishman had played El Arabi onside in the build-up but the technology worked in Wolves ’ favour for once .
Doherty was some way off his best and we weren ’ t treated to the excellent dovetailing with Traore that we ’ ve all become accustomed to .
This was anything but vintage Neves with very few of his trademark passes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Olympiakos ’ midfield and the impressive Mathieu Valbuena marauded around him .
Moutinho took a nasty whack from Ba towards the end of the first half and he wasn ’ t quite the same after it .
His game management skills were crucial to Wolves stemming the flow of Olympiakos attacks late on though .
Everyone associated with Wolves will be praying Jonny ’ s injury isn ’ t serious but his reaction suggests it could well have ended his season .
The Spaniard was just chasing back to retrieve a loose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right leg buckled underneath him .
He got to his feet but quickly realised it wasn ’ t safe to continue and yelped in frustration before slamming his fist down on the drinks container by the side of the dugout .
It just wasn ’ t Traore ’ s night .
He found himself in a couple of good positions but slipped at the vital moment .
Nuno was clearly annoyed with his defensive work on occasions in the first half and it was obvious he wasn ’ t going to last long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ selfless work from Jimenez whose early penalty proved to be decisive .
He led the line extremely well , especially in the second half as Wolves struggled to counter-attack .
Podence ’ s anticipation and persistence led to Allain bringing him down for the penalty and he was Wolves ’ most creative spark throughout .
In just a matter of weeks Podence has gone from Wolves ’ four choice wide player to arguably their most in-form .
However , a needless booking picked up as he made his way off the pitch means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sevilla .
Ironically , the first two of his three cautions which led to this ban came while he was playing for Olympiakos .
Given the tough challenge of replacing Jonny but did as well as could be expected .
He ’ ll be relieved that his latest lapse in front of goal didn ’ t cost his team .
He looks a shadow of the player who scored hat-tricks against Besiktas and Espanyol .

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Goalkeeper Rui Patricio produced a masterclass to send Wolverhampton Wanderers into the Europa League quarter-finals.
Raul Jimenez’s early penalty clinched a 1-0 victory over Olympiakos at Molineux (2-1 on aggregate) but it was Patricio who sealed passage to Germany with a series of stunning stops.
All the talk leading up to the game centred around two men: Olympiakos goalkeeper Bobby Allain and Wolves’ Daniel Podence. And both of them were key to the first big moment of a hectic first half.
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Allain, standing in for Olympiakos’ number one Jose Sa, miscontrolled a back pass and Podence - who joined Wolves from the Greek side in January - nipped in and won a seventh minute penalty.
Just as he always does, Jimenez slotted home from the spot with ease to bring up his 10th Europa League goal of the season and 27th across all competitions.
But the visitors would have levelled within 10 minutes had it not been for a wonderful save from in-form goalkeeper Rui Patricio. Kostas Tsimikas fired towards the corner but Patricio somehow kept it out.
Patricio couldn’t do anything to stop Mohamed Camara from netting inside the box but Wolves were relieved to see VAR chalk it off for a marginal offside against Youssef El Arabi in the build-up.
Olympiakos dominated the ball for much of the first half and they weren’t lacking in aggression without it, as Joao Moutinho discovered after defender Ousseynou Ba was booked for clobbering him around the head.
Wolves held firm though and left Molineux’s turf with a valuable lead at the break.
Olympiakos continued to press after half-time and El Arabi loudly appealed for a penalty after going down under pressure from Willy Boly as he tried to meet a cross. Referee Szymon Marciniak wasn’t interested, and neither was VAR.
Podence had a good chance to make the game safe but elected to shoot when he could have set up Diogo Jota who had taken up a good position to his right.
Podence found Jota soon after but his cross-cum-shot skimmed off Boly at the far post and drifted wide of the post.
Jota should have made the game safe after another shocking back pass, this time from Ba, landed at his feet but he ran straight into Allain instead of taking the ball around the French goalkeeper.
Aside from El Arabi clattering into Nuno on the touchline and sending the Wolves boss rolling into the dugout, there were very few dramas from thereon.
The final whistle was met with relief and joy as Nuno sprinted over to Patricio to embrace his match-winner. Wolves are off to Germany.
Rui Patricio 9
Patricio has enjoyed a remarkable season and had it not been for him Olympiakos would have won this game.
The Portuguese sublimely leapt to his right to tip Tsimikas’ goal-bound strike round the post in the first half but his defining moment arrived in the second.
Ahmed Hassan had the goal at his mercy only for Patricio to incredibly save his header from point-blank range.
Willy Boly 7
The Frenchman was dominant in the air and much better in possession than his defensive colleagues at Molineux.
He came within a whisker of finding the net in the second half but couldn’t quite connect with Jota’s strike across goal.
Conor Coady 7
The captain and his teammates were made to graft for this win and Coady’s eye-catching passes were quickly abandoned for a more pragmatic approach.
Right until the final whistle Coady was screaming the house down, barking all kinds of instructions at his teammates to ensure they didn’t let their advantage slip.
Romain Saiss 7
Headed and kicked it and that was just about all that was needed to see Wolves home.
Saiss’s uncompromising approach resulted in one of his best defensive performances since the Premier League restarted in June.
Matt Doherty 6
VAR came to Doherty and Wolves’ rescue to rule out Camara’s first half goal. It looked as though the Irishman had played El Arabi onside in the build-up but the technology worked in Wolves’ favour for once.
Doherty was some way off his best and we weren’t treated to the excellent dovetailing with Traore that we’ve all become accustomed to.
Ruben Neves 6
This was anything but vintage Neves with very few of his trademark passes finding their target.
He was stifled by Olympiakos’ midfield and the impressive Mathieu Valbuena marauded around him.
Joao Moutinho 6
Moutinho took a nasty whack from Ba towards the end of the first half and he wasn’t quite the same after it.
His game management skills were crucial to Wolves stemming the flow of Olympiakos attacks late on though.
Jonny Otto 6
Everyone associated with Wolves will be praying Jonny’s injury isn’t serious but his reaction suggests it could well have ended his season.
The Spaniard was just chasing back to retrieve a loose ball following a Wolves corner when his right leg buckled underneath him. He got to his feet but quickly realised it wasn’t safe to continue and yelped in frustration before slamming his fist down on the drinks container by the side of the dugout.
Adama Traore 5
It just wasn’t Traore’s night. He found himself in a couple of good positions but slipped at the vital moment.
Nuno was clearly annoyed with his defensive work on occasions in the first half and it was obvious he wasn’t going to last long after half-time.
Raul Jimenez 7
There was plenty of selfless work from Jimenez whose early penalty proved to be decisive.
He led the line extremely well, especially in the second half as Wolves struggled to counter-attack.
(Image: Getty Images)
Daniel Podence 7
Podence’s anticipation and persistence led to Allain bringing him down for the penalty and he was Wolves’ most creative spark throughout.
In just a matter of weeks Podence has gone from Wolves’ four choice wide player to arguably their most in-form.
However, a needless booking picked up as he made his way off the pitch means he’ll miss the quarter-final against Sevilla. Ironically, the first two of his three cautions which led to this ban came while he was playing for Olympiakos.
SUBS
Ruben Vinagre (for Jonny, 17) 7
Given the tough challenge of replacing Jonny but did as well as could be expected.
Diogo Jota (for Traore, 57) 5
He’ll be relieved that his latest lapse in front of goal didn’t cost his team. He looks a shadow of the player who scored hat-tricks against Besiktas and Espanyol.
Leander Dendoncker (for Podence, 71) 6
Shored Wolves up importantly late on.
Not used: Ruddy (GK), Sondergaard (GK), Kilman, Marques, Buur, Jordao, Gibbs-White, Neto, Campana


birminghammail--2020-08-06--How West Brom voted in key Premier League meeting over substitutes rule

West Bromwich Albion voted against keeping the five substitution rule in today 's Premier League meeting .
All 20 clubs , including the three promoted clubs West Brom , Leeds United and Fulham , met today to vote on rule changes ahead of next season .
Weeks before the meeting FIFA announced that the temporary rule of allowing five substitutions in games would be extended to cover next season but at the discretion of each league .
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In today 's meeting , however , clubs voted to revert back to three substitutions .
And according to the Mirror , West Brom , along with the other two promoted sides , helped make that happen by voting for three substitutes instead of five .
The vote finished 11-9 in favour of three subs .
A number of votes were held , but one , in particular , ended all square with 10 teams voting for and 10 teams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of substitutes on the bench to increase from seven to nine .
The stalemate means it will not be used , with new rules needing a majority of 14-6 .

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West Bromwich Albion voted against keeping the five substitution rule in today's Premier League meeting.
All 20 clubs, including the three promoted clubs West Brom, Leeds United and Fulham, met today to vote on rule changes ahead of next season.
Weeks before the meeting FIFA announced that the temporary rule of allowing five substitutions in games would be extended to cover next season but at the discretion of each league.
The rule, which was created to help players acclimatise after three months off due to the coronavirus break, came under intense criticism.
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Not only did clubs and indeed fans feel the game was being stopped too much, but many believed it gave a distinct advantage to bigger teams who have much stronger squads to call upon.
In today's meeting, however, clubs voted to revert back to three substitutions.
And according to the Mirror, West Brom, along with the other two promoted sides, helped make that happen by voting for three substitutes instead of five.
The vote finished 11-9 in favour of three subs.
A number of votes were held, but one, in particular, ended all square with 10 teams voting for and 10 teams against.
That rule was for the number of substitutes on the bench to increase from seven to nine.
The stalemate means it will not be used, with new rules needing a majority of 14-6.


birminghammail--2020-08-06--Wolves fans all say the same thing after VAR goes in their favour

Wolves fans could n't quite believe their eyes after seeing VAR go in their favour in their Europa League last-16 tie against Olympiacos .
Nuno Espirito Santo 's side are in search of a place in the quarter-finals this evening as they host their Greek counterparts , having drawn 1-1 in the first leg back in March .
They got off to the perfect start when Raul Jimenez gave them the lead from the spot in the eighth minute after Daniel Podence had been brought down against his former side .
Midway through the first half though , the visitors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the tie when Mo Camara tucked the ball home following Youssef el Arabi 's run .
The Moroccan looked to have beaten Wolves ' offside trap to latch onto the ball in the build-up , but the goal found itself subject to a lengthy check from the Video Assistant Referee .
And , after a long delay , el Arabi was adjudged to have been just a matter of millimetres offside , but it was enough to give Wolves the reprieve they were after .
The hosts managed to hold onto their advantage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on course to qualify for the quarter-finals .
And , having seen VAR go in their favour after being on the wrong end of a number of calls this season , the reaction from the Wolves fans was one of slight disbelief .
Should Wolves hold onto their lead , they would qualify for the last-eight portion of the competition , with all of the remaining games set to be held across four venues in Germany .
The quarter-finals and semi-finals are set to be played in Cologne , Duisburg , Dusseldorf and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Cologne .
As with all games following the restart , each match will be played behind closed doors , will take place over one leg as opposed to the usual two legs .
Wolves ' path to the final would see them face Sevilla in the quarter-finals , before a potential semi-final against either Manchester United or FC Copenhagen .
Should they make it to the final , which is set to take place on August 21 , they would face one of Inter Milan , Bayer Leverkusen , Shakhtar Donetsk , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place in next season 's Champions League on offer to the winners .

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Wolves fans couldn't quite believe their eyes after seeing VAR go in their favour in their Europa League last-16 tie against Olympiacos.
Nuno Espirito Santo's side are in search of a place in the quarter-finals this evening as they host their Greek counterparts, having drawn 1-1 in the first leg back in March.
They got off to the perfect start when Raul Jimenez gave them the lead from the spot in the eighth minute after Daniel Podence had been brought down against his former side.
Midway through the first half though, the visitors looked to have levelled the game and the tie when Mo Camara tucked the ball home following Youssef el Arabi's run.
The Moroccan looked to have beaten Wolves' offside trap to latch onto the ball in the build-up, but the goal found itself subject to a lengthy check from the Video Assistant Referee.
And, after a long delay, el Arabi was adjudged to have been just a matter of millimetres offside, but it was enough to give Wolves the reprieve they were after.
The hosts managed to hold onto their advantage heading into half-time, meaning they remain on course to qualify for the quarter-finals.
And, having seen VAR go in their favour after being on the wrong end of a number of calls this season, the reaction from the Wolves fans was one of slight disbelief.
Should Wolves hold onto their lead, they would qualify for the last-eight portion of the competition, with all of the remaining games set to be held across four venues in Germany.
The quarter-finals and semi-finals are set to be played in Cologne, Duisburg, Dusseldorf and Gelsenkirchen, with the final being held in Cologne.
As with all games following the restart, each match will be played behind closed doors, will take place over one leg as opposed to the usual two legs.
Wolves' path to the final would see them face Sevilla in the quarter-finals, before a potential semi-final against either Manchester United or FC Copenhagen.
Should they make it to the final, which is set to take place on August 21, they would face one of Inter Milan, Bayer Leverkusen, Shakhtar Donetsk, Eintracht Frankfurt or Basel, with a place in next season's Champions League on offer to the winners.


birminghammail--2020-08-06--More countries added to Government list where Brits will have to quarantine

Travellers arriving in Britain from Belgium , Andorra and The Bahamas will be told quarantine from this weekend .
Rising Covid-19 infection levels in the three countries mean they have been removed from the Government 's travel corridors which have allowed arrivals to be exempt from self-isolating .
The measures are to come into force in England from Saturday at 4am .
In Wales , the restrictions come into force from midnight tonight August 6 .
At the same time , the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has updated travel advice to warn against all but essential trips to Andorra , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Malaysia have been added to the Government 's travel corridor list , following a decrease in confirmed cases of coronavirus , meaning arrivals from these countries no longer need to quarantine .
Belgium has suffered an increase in coronavirus cases in recent weeks , rising to 27.8 new cases per 100,000 people .
This is higher than Spain 's 27.4 level around the time when the UK introduced travel restrictions there .
In Andorra , new cases per week have increased five-fold since mid-July , while in The Bahamas the weekly case rate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from 3.1 in the middle of last month .
The Foreign Office says it keeps its own travel advice `` under constant review '' .

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Travellers arriving in Britain from Belgium, Andorra and The Bahamas will be told to quarantine from this weekend.
Rising Covid-19 infection levels in the three countries mean they have been removed from the Government's travel corridors which have allowed arrivals to be exempt from self-isolating.
The measures are to come into force in England from Saturday at 4am.
In Wales, the restrictions come into force from midnight tonight August 6.
At the same time, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has updated travel advice to warn against all but essential trips to Andorra, Belgium and The Bahamas.
Brunei and Malaysia have been added to the Government's travel corridor list, following a decrease in confirmed cases of coronavirus, meaning arrivals from these countries no longer need to quarantine.
Belgium has suffered an increase in coronavirus cases in recent weeks, rising to 27.8 new cases per 100,000 people.
This is higher than Spain's 27.4 level around the time when the UK introduced travel restrictions there.
In Andorra, new cases per week have increased five-fold since mid-July, while in The Bahamas the weekly case rate peaked at 78.6 last week, up from 3.1 in the middle of last month.
The Foreign Office says it keeps its own travel advice "under constant review".


birminghammail--2020-08-06--Wolves defender Jonny devastated by cruel Olympiakos injury blow

Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Jonny Otto Castro was visibly distraught after leaving the field against Olympiakos with an injury .
The left wing-back needed to be replaced by deputy Ruben Vinagre after just 16 minutes of the Europa League tie at Molineux .
Sign up for our Wolves newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here The injury looked innocuous as Jonny chased back towards his own half to retrieve the ball following a Wolves corner .
But the Spaniard ’ s right leg buckled underneath him and although the medical staff tried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t continue .
Clearly fearing his season may be over , Jonny screamed in anger on the touchline before slamming his hand down on a drinks container by the side of the dugout .
Jonny , who arrived from Atletico Madrid in a £15million transfer last season , has become a key player under Nuno Espirito Santo in his two terms at Molineux .
He featured in 35 of the club ’ s 38 Premier League games this season and has become a popular figure with supporters .
After coming off , Jonny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assessed further by Wolves ’ medical team .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Jonny Otto Castro was visibly distraught after leaving the field against Olympiakos with an injury.
The left wing-back needed to be replaced by deputy Ruben Vinagre after just 16 minutes of the Europa League tie at Molineux.
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The injury looked innocuous as Jonny chased back towards his own half to retrieve the ball following a Wolves corner. But the Spaniard’s right leg buckled underneath him and although the medical staff tried to patch him up he couldn’t continue.
Clearly fearing his season may be over, Jonny screamed in anger on the touchline before slamming his hand down on a drinks container by the side of the dugout.
Jonny, who arrived from Atletico Madrid in a £15million transfer last season, has become a key player under Nuno Espirito Santo in his two terms at Molineux.
He featured in 35 of the club’s 38 Premier League games this season and has become a popular figure with supporters.
After coming off, Jonny headed straight down the tunnel to be assessed further by Wolves’ medical team.


birminghammail--2020-08-06--The latest Ryanair, easyJet, TUI and Jet2 updates on flights and cancellations

More holiday destinations have been taken off the UK Government 's approved-list this month .
The Foreign Office is also warning against travel to mainland Spain and Portugal , reports North Wales Live .
There are concerns over spikes in coronavirus cases in Europe meaning travellers will have to self-isolate for 14 days upon returning to the UK .
Holidaymakers arriving in Cyprus face similar restrictions after it declared the UK a risk country .
Take a look at the latest advice and restrictions from the major airlines below : Portugal flights are still going ahead by the carrier and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though package holidays have been suspended .
The budget airline has said whilst flights will go ahead its customers can still change their booking if they no longer wish to travel .
In a statement , easyJet said : `` We understand that customers may wish to change their travel plans . ''
If you are flying within 14 days , flights can be transferred without a change fee online although it has advised passengers to call its contact centre if a voucher is preferred .
Normal terms and conditions apply for flights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fees have been waived .
The airline has cancelled travel to Cyprus despite restrictions on the island .
Jet2 has temporarily suspended holidays to mainland Portugal with flights to Faro ( Algarve ) particularly affected and cancellations up to August 17 .
Travel had also been suspended to mainland Spain until August 17 including to destinations such as Malaga , Alicante and Costa de Almeria .
And the Independent has reported that suspended flights include those returning to the UK although the airline said it would contact any affected passengers and offer alternative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its flights to Larnaca and Paphos in Cyprus for the next few days .
It said flights should resume to the airports from August 17 depending on Cypriot authorities reviewing its entry requirements .
Those affected will be offered the option to rebook with no admin fee , a refund credit or a full cash refund .
The cheap airline has not yet cancelled its flights to mainland Portugal .
It also confirmed last week that it does n't expect to cancel any flights to Spain in August either .
Talking on BBC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officer , Neil Sorahan said `` schedules remain in place . ''
He added that the airline `` continues to operate in and out of Spain as normal , '' but said this would be kept `` under consideration . ''
Meanwhile , the carrier has also not cancelled Cyprus flights this month .
TUI has cancelled flights to Portugal until August 17 at the earliest , it revealed earlier this week .
It said there was travel `` uncertainty '' and said it would review its schedule as advice changes .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to mainland Spain until August 17 , amid FCO warnings .
From August 11 however , it is set to resume its programme to the Balearic Islands and Canary Islands .
Customers with flights this month to Portugal , mainland Spain or its islands can amend their booking and receive an incentive to rebook , it said , or cancel and receive a full refund .
The firm has also suspended flights to Cyprus , though stated these would `` start again soon . ''

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More holiday destinations have been taken off the UK Government's approved-list this month.
The Foreign Office is also warning against travel to mainland Spain and Portugal, reports North Wales Live.
There are concerns over spikes in coronavirus cases in Europe meaning travellers will have to self-isolate for 14 days upon returning to the UK.
Holidaymakers arriving in Cyprus face similar restrictions after it declared the UK a risk country.
Take a look at the latest advice and restrictions from the major airlines below:
easyJet
(Image: PA)
Portugal flights are still going ahead by the carrier and scheduled flights to Spain are also continuing though package holidays have been suspended.
The budget airline has said whilst flights will go ahead its customers can still change their booking if they no longer wish to travel.
In a statement, easyJet said: "We understand that customers may wish to change their travel plans."
If you are flying within 14 days, flights can be transferred without a change fee online although it has advised passengers to call its contact centre if a voucher is preferred.
Normal terms and conditions apply for flights outside of 14 days - though change fees have been waived.
The airline has cancelled travel to Cyprus despite restrictions on the island.
Jet2
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Jet2 has temporarily suspended holidays to mainland Portugal with flights to Faro (Algarve) particularly affected and cancellations up to August 17.
Travel had also been suspended to mainland Spain until August 17 including to destinations such as Malaga, Alicante and Costa de Almeria.
And the Independent has reported that suspended flights include those returning to the UK although the airline said it would contact any affected passengers and offer alternative flight arrangements.
Jet2 has also cancelled its flights to Larnaca and Paphos in Cyprus for the next few days.
It said flights should resume to the airports from August 17 depending on Cypriot authorities reviewing its entry requirements.
Those affected will be offered the option to rebook with no admin fee, a refund credit or a full cash refund.
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Ryanair
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The cheap airline has not yet cancelled its flights to mainland Portugal.
It also confirmed last week that it doesn't expect to cancel any flights to Spain in August either.
Talking on BBC's Today programme, its chief financial officer, Neil Sorahan said "schedules remain in place."
He added that the airline "continues to operate in and out of Spain as normal," but said this would be kept "under consideration."
Meanwhile, the carrier has also not cancelled Cyprus flights this month.
TUI
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TUI has cancelled flights to Portugal until August 17 at the earliest, it revealed earlier this week.
It said there was travel "uncertainty" and said it would review its schedule as advice changes.
The tour operator has also extended its cancellations to mainland Spain until August 17, amid FCO warnings.
From August 11 however, it is set to resume its programme to the Balearic Islands and Canary Islands.
Customers with flights this month to Portugal, mainland Spain or its islands can amend their booking and receive an incentive to rebook, it said, or cancel and receive a full refund.
The firm has also suspended flights to Cyprus, though stated these would "start again soon."


birminghammail--2020-08-06--Machete used in street fight that left two injured

Two men had an unknown substance sprayed in their face in a West Bromwich street- and one was attacked with a machete .
The pair - aged 28 and 49 - were injured during a fight in Bromford Lane on Friday , July 31 .
Both men were treated by paramedics at the scene before being taken to hospital .
Police arrested a 23-year-old man nearby but he has since been released on police bail while enquiries continue .
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said : `` We are investigating after two men were assaulted during a fight on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before 6pm on Friday , July 31 .
`` It is believed they were sprayed in the face with an unknown substance before one man was attacked with a machete and another was hit on the arm .
`` The men - aged 28 and 49 - were taken to hospital to be treated for their injuries and have both since been discharged from hospital .
`` A 23-year-old man was arrested nearby on suspicion of both assaults .
He has been released on police bail while enquiries continue . ''
Anyone with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ via the live chat facility at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight .
People are asked to quote crime reference number 20SW/180215F/20 .

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Two men had an unknown substance sprayed in their face in a West Bromwich street- and one was attacked with a machete.
The pair - aged 28 and 49 - were injured during a fight in Bromford Lane on Friday, July 31.
Both men were treated by paramedics at the scene before being taken to hospital.
Police arrested a 23-year-old man nearby but he has since been released on police bail while enquiries continue.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We are investigating after two men were assaulted during a fight on Bromford Lane, West Bromwich, shortly before 6pm on Friday, July 31.
"It is believed they were sprayed in the face with an unknown substance before one man was attacked with a machete and another was hit on the arm.
"The men - aged 28 and 49 - were taken to hospital to be treated for their injuries and have both since been discharged from hospital.
"A 23-year-old man was arrested nearby on suspicion of both assaults. He has been released on police bail while enquiries continue."
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Anyone with information about the incident should contact police via the live chat facility at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight.
Alternatively, call 101 at anytime.
People are asked to quote crime reference number 20SW/180215F/20.


birminghammail--2020-08-06--Caroline Flack killed herself after being told she would be prosecuted

A coroner has ruled that TV presenter Caroline Flack killed herself at home after discovering she was going to be prosecuted for assaulting her boyfriend .
Returning a determination of suicide , Coroner Mary Hassell told the inquest into her death the fact the alleged assault case was `` played out in the national press '' was `` incredibly difficult for her '' , and she feared her career would crumble .
The 40-year-old former Love Island and X Factor host was found dead at her home in Stoke Newington , north-east London , on February 15 , 2020 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ her death , she had discovered prosecutors were going to press ahead with the assault charge after she hit Lewis Burton with her phone while he slept over fears he had been cheating on her .
Her friends said the star had expected the case to be dropped after her lawyers applied for it to be thrown out .
At Poplar Coroner 's Court , the coroner said : `` Although her general fluctuating ( mental ) state was a background and important in her death , I find the reason for her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she was being prosecuted for certainty , and she knew she would face the media , press , publicity - it would all come down upon her .
`` To me that 's it in essence . ''
Flack 's mother Chris Flack wept as she told the coroner via videolink : `` I totally agree , I think you got it spot on . ''
After the hearing she slammed those who `` took advantage '' of her `` loyal '' daughter .
She said : `` Many people loved and supported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I thank them all .
`` Many people pretended to love Caroline and took advantage of her kindness and they know who they are .
`` Caroline , you were loved .
I love you .
`` Those that would have harmed you ca n't touch you now . ''
She accused the police and prosecutors of having it `` in for '' her daughter and of taking Flack to court because of her `` celebrity status '' .
Mrs Flack said her daughter killed herself as a consequence of Detective Inspector @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against giving her daughter a caution for assault .
She also accused prosecutors of wanting to go ahead with the case , despite concerns about 40-year-old Flack 's mental health .
She told deputy chief Crown prosecutor Lisa Ramsarran : `` After listening to you and the first lady ( Ms Bateman ) , I feel even more that you had it in for Caroline .
I now know how Caroline felt and it is not very nice . ''
But Ms Ramsarran said the code for prosecutors was correctly applied and both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said they would not do anything differently .
The inquest heard that Flack admitted hitting Mr Burton when officers were called to her home in London in December 2019 and said she did so because she found out he was cheating on her .
Prosecutors decided to charge Flack with assault after Ms Bateman , the Metropolitan Police inspector on duty at the time , contested their initial decision .
Prosecutor Kate Weiss reviewed the decision to charge Flack a week after the assault , citing factors such as the violence involved , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that a caution is rare for a domestic violence case .
She added that police said Flack showed no remorse when interviewed when coming to the conclusion that a caution was not appropriate .
Ms Weiss wrote : `` In light of these factors , I believe a caution is not appropriate . ''
Coroner Ms Hassell added : `` It would be easy to gain an impression from this that for whatever reason Caroline is n't liked - 'She 's a celebrity and she must be dealt with severely ' .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be gained by this document . ''
Ms Ramsarran replied : `` I do n't share your view that we are treating this defendant any different from anyone else . ''
The inquest heard Flack 's mental health deteriorated and she killed herself in February 2020 , weeks before she was due to stand trial .
Mrs Flack told Ms Bateman : `` If it had been ... an ordinary person , you would n't have prosecuted .
`` This girl killed herself because you put an appeal through . ''
Ms Bateman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I treat everyone the same . ''
The inquest was told Flack had been discovered naked and covered in blood with a cut to her wrist when police turned up to the scene of the alleged assault last December .
She told officers : `` I hit him ( Mr Burton ) , he was cheating on me . ''
Friends of the star said she had concerns about her trial in March but on meeting her lawyers on February 14 , she thought the case could be dropped .
But the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ action and Flack was found dead at her home the following day .
Where to get help if you 're feeling suicidal Samaritans ( 116 123 ) samaritans.org operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year .
If you prefer to write down how you ’ re feeling , or if you ’ re worried about being overheard on the phone , you can email Samaritans at jo @ samaritans.org , write to Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK , PO Box 9090 , STIRLING , FK8 2SA and visit www.samaritans.org/branches to find your nearest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 58 ) thecalmzone.net has a helpline is for men who are down or have hit a wall for any reason , who need to talk or find information and support .
They 're open 5pm to midnight , 365 days a year .
Childline ( 0800 1111 ) runs a helpline for children and young people in the UK .
Calls are free and the number won ’ t show up on your phone bill .
PAPYRUS ( 0800 068 41 41 ) is a voluntary organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a charity for people with depression .
It doesn ’ t have a helpline , but offers a wide range of useful resources and links to other relevant information depressionalliance.org Students Against Depression is a website for students who are depressed , have a low mood or are having suicidal thoughts .
Bullying UK is a website for both children and adults affected by bullying studentsagainstdepression.org The Sanctuary ( 0300 003 7029 ) helps people who are struggling to cope - experiencing depression , anxiety , panic attacks or in crisis .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every night.There are other depression charities .
Prosecutor Ms Ramsarran said the CPS looked at Flack 's mental health when the case was first reviewed , including evidence that the television personality self-harmed at the crime scene when she allegedly assaulted Mr Burton .
However , it was decided it was in the public interest to authorise a charge of assault by beating , particularly considering the domestic violence allegation .
Celebrity friends , colleagues and fans expressed sorrow at her death and referred to one of the celebrity 's social media posts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to `` be kind '' .
To contact the Samaritans , call 116 123 , email jo @ samaritans.org or visit https : //www.samaritans.org/

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A coroner has ruled that TV presenter Caroline Flack killed herself at home after discovering she was going to be prosecuted for assaulting her boyfriend.
Returning a determination of suicide, Coroner Mary Hassell told the inquest into her death the fact the alleged assault case was "played out in the national press" was "incredibly difficult for her", and she feared her career would crumble.
The 40-year-old former Love Island and X Factor host was found dead at her home in Stoke Newington, north-east London, on February 15, 2020.
The inquest heard that the day before her death, she had discovered prosecutors were going to press ahead with the assault charge after she hit Lewis Burton with her phone while he slept over fears he had been cheating on her.
Her friends said the star had expected the case to be dropped after her lawyers applied for it to be thrown out.
At Poplar Coroner's Court, the coroner said: "Although her general fluctuating (mental) state was a background and important in her death, I find the reason for her taking her life was she now knew she was being prosecuted for certainty, and she knew she would face the media, press, publicity - it would all come down upon her.
"To me that's it in essence."
Flack's mother Chris Flack wept as she told the coroner via videolink: "I totally agree, I think you got it spot on."
After the hearing she slammed those who "took advantage" of her "loyal" daughter.
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She said: "Many people loved and supported Caroline, they know who they are and I thank them all.
"Many people pretended to love Caroline and took advantage of her kindness and they know who they are.
"Caroline, you were loved. I love you.
"Those that would have harmed you can't touch you now."
She accused the police and prosecutors of having it "in for" her daughter and of taking Flack to court because of her "celebrity status".
Mrs Flack said her daughter killed herself as a consequence of Detective Inspector Lauren Bateman's personal decision to appeal against giving her daughter a caution for assault.
She also accused prosecutors of wanting to go ahead with the case, despite concerns about 40-year-old Flack's mental health.
She told deputy chief Crown prosecutor Lisa Ramsarran: "After listening to you and the first lady (Ms Bateman), I feel even more that you had it in for Caroline. I now know how Caroline felt and it is not very nice."
But Ms Ramsarran said the code for prosecutors was correctly applied and both the police and the Crown Prosecution Service said they would not do anything differently.
The inquest heard that Flack admitted hitting Mr Burton when officers were called to her home in London in December 2019 and said she did so because she found out he was cheating on her.
Prosecutors decided to charge Flack with assault after Ms Bateman, the Metropolitan Police inspector on duty at the time, contested their initial decision.
Prosecutor Kate Weiss reviewed the decision to charge Flack a week after the assault, citing factors such as the violence involved, the fact Mr Burton was sleeping and that a caution is rare for a domestic violence case.
(Image: Getty)
She added that police said Flack showed no remorse when interviewed when coming to the conclusion that a caution was not appropriate.
Ms Weiss wrote: "In light of these factors, I believe a caution is not appropriate."
Coroner Ms Hassell added: "It would be easy to gain an impression from this that for whatever reason Caroline isn't liked - 'She's a celebrity and she must be dealt with severely'.
"I can understand why that impression could be gained by this document."
Ms Ramsarran replied: "I don't share your view that we are treating this defendant any different from anyone else."
The inquest heard Flack's mental health deteriorated and she killed herself in February 2020, weeks before she was due to stand trial.
Follow Cathrina Hulse on social media Cathrina Hulse is a multi-media journalist for Birmingham Live and Birmingham Mail. Follow Cathrina here Follow Cathrina on Facebook here Read more of Cathrina's stories here Have you got a story? Email cathrina.hulse@reachplc.com or call 0121 234 5552
Mrs Flack told Ms Bateman: "If it had been... an ordinary person, you wouldn't have prosecuted.
"This girl killed herself because you put an appeal through."
Ms Bateman said: "I was not biased and I treat everyone the same."
The inquest was told Flack had been discovered naked and covered in blood with a cut to her wrist when police turned up to the scene of the alleged assault last December.
She told officers: "I hit him (Mr Burton), he was cheating on me."
Friends of the star said she had concerns about her trial in March but on meeting her lawyers on February 14, she thought the case could be dropped.
But the CPS decided to go ahead with court action and Flack was found dead at her home the following day.
Where to get help if you're feeling suicidal Samaritans (116 123) samaritans.org operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you’re feeling, or if you’re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at jo@samaritans.org , write to Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK, PO Box 9090, STIRLING, FK8 2SA and visit www.samaritans.org/branches to find your nearest branch. CALM (0800 58 58 58) thecalmzone.net has a helpline is for men who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support. They're open 5pm to midnight, 365 days a year. Childline (0800 1111 ) runs a helpline for children and young people in the UK. Calls are free and the number won’t show up on your phone bill.
PAPYRUS (0800 068 41 41) is a voluntary organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal. Other depression charities
Depression Alliance is a charity for people with depression. It doesn’t have a helpline, but offers a wide range of useful resources and links to other relevant information depressionalliance.org
Students Against Depression is a website for students who are depressed, have a low mood or are having suicidal thoughts. Bullying UK is a website for both children and adults affected by bullying studentsagainstdepression.org
The Sanctuary (0300 003 7029 ) helps people who are struggling to cope - experiencing depression, anxiety, panic attacks or in crisis. You can call them between 8pm and 6am every night.There are other depression charities.
Prosecutor Ms Ramsarran said the CPS looked at Flack's mental health when the case was first reviewed, including evidence that the television personality self-harmed at the crime scene when she allegedly assaulted Mr Burton.
However, it was decided it was in the public interest to authorise a charge of assault by beating, particularly considering the domestic violence allegation.
Celebrity friends, colleagues and fans expressed sorrow at her death and referred to one of the celebrity's social media posts from December in which she urged people to "be kind".
To contact the Samaritans, call 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org or visit https://www.samaritans.org/


birminghammail--2020-08-06--Birmingham City board sent blunt demand - and five urgent questions

Despite Aitor Karanka ’ s appointment , the questions and doubts remain at Birmingham City .
Two EFL charges in as many seasons , perennial struggles against the drop to League One , with boardroom discontent coming closer and closer to spilling over .
The final game of Blues ’ Championship season , was played amidst an air of tension , despite St Andrew ’ s remaining unoccupied for the defeat to Derby County .
Increasingly frustrated fans protested outside of the stadium , while events on the pitch followed the wretched pattern that had set in post lockdown .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ But that hasn ’ t stopped another summer of confusion and concern .
Before Karanka ’ s appointment at the end of July , BirminghamLive asked almost 4,500 loyal fans to answer the all-important question ... what is it going wrong at Birmingham City ?
Sign up for our Blues newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Firstly , we simply asked Bluenoses whether they wanted Trillion Trophy Asia to remain owners of the club and the answers were more than resounding .
Of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3,634 ) of supporters have demanded that they leave the club , while just 220 people are happy for them to stay long-term .
This survey was conducted before Karanka 's announcement , has that changed your perception on TTA ?
The 2019/20 season was Blues ’ ninth in the second tier since the heartbreaking relegation in 2011 .
Since then , they have managed just one play-off appearance – way back in 2012 – while the last four seasons have seen the club finish 17th or below .
Under Pep Clotet ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the relegation zone , with six defeats in seven leaving them in 20th , with Wigan ’ s points deduction the only thing saving them from a final day shoot-out .
Clotet ’ s dismissal post-lockdown , led to the appointments of coaches Steve Spooner and Craig Gardner , who failed to turn the fortunes around .
But according to the fans we ’ ve asked , the performances of the men in the dugout , pale into insignificance when compared to the mismanagement in the boardroom .
In fact , almost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the dugout , with only 26 % saying he under-performed in the role .
When asked the biggest factor behind the recent struggles , an overwhelming majority of almost 3,000 people suggested the board were to blame .
The questions that need answering Recently , BirminghamLive posed a series of questions that the ownership need to address , with Karanka ’ s reign set to begin at St Andrew ’ s .
We asked supporters for a similar list , with the simple query , ‘ Who are you ?
’ , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s a question former Blues boss Harry Redknapp recently admitted he couldn ’ t answer , despite meeting a man he believed was the owner of the club .
“ I met up with Dong , that ’ s it , ” he said .
I ’ m not sure which one was the owner , there were two gentlemen there I met , and I ’ m not sure who was who really .
I couldn ’ t put my life on who was the boss and who wasn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most popular questions for those in charge on B9 .
Why are you still here ?
Why are you here ?
What are you trying to achieve ?
What is your plan ?

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Despite Aitor Karanka’s appointment, the questions and doubts remain at Birmingham City.
Two EFL charges in as many seasons, perennial struggles against the drop to League One, with boardroom discontent coming closer and closer to spilling over.
The final game of Blues’ Championship season, was played amidst an air of tension, despite St Andrew’s remaining unoccupied for the defeat to Derby County.
Increasingly frustrated fans protested outside of the stadium, while events on the pitch followed the wretched pattern that had set in post lockdown.
Ultimately Blues remain a Championship team. But that hasn’t stopped another summer of confusion and concern.
Before Karanka’s appointment at the end of July, BirminghamLive asked almost 4,500 loyal fans to answer the all-important question...what is it going wrong at Birmingham City?
Sign up for our Blues newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here
The owners
Firstly, we simply asked Bluenoses whether they wanted Trillion Trophy Asia to remain owners of the club and the answers were more than resounding.
Of the 4,413 surveyed, 82% (3,634) of supporters have demanded that they leave the club, while just 220 people are happy for them to stay long-term.
Has anything changed?
This survey was conducted before Karanka's announcement, has that changed your perception on TTA?
poll loading Has the appointment of Aitor Karanka changed your view of Blues' owners? 2000+ VOTES SO FAR Not at all A little bit Majorly Willing to give them time
Who’s to blame?
The 2019/20 season was Blues’ ninth in the second tier since the heartbreaking relegation in 2011. Since then, they have managed just one play-off appearance – way back in 2012 – while the last four seasons have seen the club finish 17th or below.
Under Pep Clotet’s leadership, Blues dropped perilously close to the relegation zone, with six defeats in seven leaving them in 20th, with Wigan’s points deduction the only thing saving them from a final day shoot-out.
(Image: TIM EASTHOPE/BIRMINGHAM MAIL)
Clotet’s dismissal post-lockdown, led to the appointments of coaches Steve Spooner and Craig Gardner, who failed to turn the fortunes around.
But according to the fans we’ve asked, the performances of the men in the dugout, pale into insignificance when compared to the mismanagement in the boardroom.
In fact, almost 3,000 people believe Clotet performed as expected in the dugout, with only 26% saying he under-performed in the role.
When asked the biggest factor behind the recent struggles, an overwhelming majority of almost 3,000 people suggested the board were to blame.
The questions that need answering
Recently, BirminghamLive posed a series of questions that the ownership need to address, with Karanka’s reign set to begin at St Andrew’s.
We asked supporters for a similar list, with the simple query, ‘Who are you?’, topping the list of responses.
It’s a question former Blues boss Harry Redknapp recently admitted he couldn’t answer, despite meeting a man he believed was the owner of the club.
“I met up with Dong, that’s it,” he said. I’m not sure which one was the owner, there were two gentlemen there I met, and I’m not sure who was who really. I couldn’t put my life on who was the boss and who wasn’t."
(Image: Adam Davy/PA Wire)
Below, were the other most popular questions for those in charge on B9.
Why are you still here?
Why are you here?
What are you trying to achieve?
What is your plan?


birminghammail--2020-08-06--Alan Hutton's verdict on Aston Villa-linked Ollie Watkins

Former Aston Villa defender Alan Hutton believes Ollie Watkins could take Dean Smith 's men to the next level .
Villa have been linked with a move for the Brentford striker who is valued at around £25m .
Watkins netted 25 times in the Championship this season and after Brentford missed out on promotion in the play-off final , it seems he could be on the move this summer .
Villa - along with a host of others - have been linked , and if they are to secure a move , they could land a player who will help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ narrowly staying up this season , according to Hutton Why should you sign up ?
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“ He ’ s moved from a wide player to an actual number nine and I think that suits him better his pace , he ’ s very tactical , he can score goals , I think he ’ s brilliant at what he does .
“ I think there ’ s going to be a number of teams looking at him if I ’ m honest , I don ’ t think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ easy pick-up , there ’ s going to be a lot of money involved .
” I think if they can get hold of him it ’ ll really help them really boost their chances , at not just staying in the league but progressing and becoming a better team , so I think it would be a great addition.
” Watkins has three years remaining on his current Brentford deal but appears likely depart this summer along with fellow Bees star Said Benrahma , who has also been linked with Villa .

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Former Aston Villa defender Alan Hutton believes Ollie Watkins could take Dean Smith's men to the next level.
Villa have been linked with a move for the Brentford striker who is valued at around £25m.
Watkins netted 25 times in the Championship this season and after Brentford missed out on promotion in the play-off final, it seems he could be on the move this summer.
Villa - along with a host of others - have been linked, and if they are to secure a move, they could land a player who will help them progress in the Premier League after narrowly staying up this season, according to Hutton
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“He’s another player that I think is brilliant, he’s taken that number nine role on," Hutton told Football Insider.
“He’s moved from a wide player to an actual number nine and I think that suits him better his pace, he’s very tactical, he can score goals, I think he’s brilliant at what he does.
“I think there’s going to be a number of teams looking at him if I’m honest, I don’t think it’s going to be an easy pick-up, there’s going to be a lot of money involved.
”I think if they can get hold of him it’ll really help them really boost their chances, at not just staying in the league but progressing and becoming a better team, so I think it would be a great addition.”
Watkins has three years remaining on his current Brentford deal but appears likely depart this summer along with fellow Bees star Said Benrahma, who has also been linked with Villa.


birminghammail--2020-08-06--Wolves team news: Nuno makes three changes for Olympiakos clash

Nuno Espirito Santo has made three changes to his Wolverhampton Wanderers starting XI for tonight 's huge Europa League clash @ @ @ @ @ Olympiakos to a behind-closed-doors Molineux for the second leg of their last-16 tie almost five @ @ @ @ @ played out a 1-1 draw in Greece .
Wolves hold a slight advantage due to @ @ @ @ @ in the first leg and the team which prevails tonight will face a quarter-final against @ @ @ @ @ on Tuesday .
The influential Joao Moutinho is one of three players recalled by Nuno @ @ @ @ @ on the final day of the Premier League season .
He partners Ruben Neves in @ @ @ @ @ to the bench .
Adama Traore and former Olympiakos man Daniel Podence also start for @ @ @ @ @ Jota and Pedro Neto .
Europa League rules permit Nuno to name 12 substitutes so @ @ @ @ @ , plus a few youngsters are involved .
Christian Marques , 17 , appears in @ @ @ @ @ the first time .

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Nuno Espirito Santo has made three changes to his Wolverhampton Wanderers starting XI for tonight's huge Europa League clash with Olympiakos.
Wolves welcome Olympiakos to a behind-closed-doors Molineux for the second leg of their last-16 tie almost five months after the two teams played out a 1-1 draw in Greece.
Wolves hold a slight advantage due to Pedro Neto's away goal in the first leg and the team which prevails tonight will face a quarter-final against Roma or Sevilla in Duisburg on Tuesday.
The influential Joao Moutinho is one of three players recalled by Nuno after the defeat to Chelsea on the final day of the Premier League season. He partners Ruben Neves in midfield as Leander Dendoncker drops to the bench.
Adama Traore and former Olympiakos man Daniel Podence also start for Wolves in place of Diogo Jota and Pedro Neto.
Europa League rules permit Nuno to name 12 substitutes so the whole first team squad, plus a few youngsters are involved.
Christian Marques, 17, appears in a first team squad for the first time.
Wolves (3-4-3): Patricio; Boly, Coady, Saiss; Doherty, Neves, Moutinho, Jonny; Adama, Jimenez, Podence
Subs: Ruddy (GK), Sondergaard (GK), Kilman, Marques, Buur, Vinagre, Jordao, Dendoncker, Gibbs-White, Neto, Jota, Campana


birminghammail--2020-08-06--The hero who saved man's life trapped in submerged car

Driving home from work late one night in torrential rain , Ben Lees took a short cut – only to discover a car completely submerged in floodwater .
Bystanders told him someone was trapped inside , and brave Ben , from Wolverhampton , dived in without a second thought .
He managed to open the car door and drag Robert Griffin to safety , saving his life .
Robert , who can ’ t swim , had been trapped underwater for 20 minutes .
He had just a couple of inches breathing space left .
Now , Ben has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Birmingham 2020 for the selfless courage that saved Robert ’ s life .
Just hours later that night , another man had tragically lost his life in floodwater on the same stretch of road .
“ This award is definitely well deserved , ” says Robert , 58 , from Lichfield .
“ I was very , very lucky Ben was there .
I thought I was going to die .
“ Just a few hours later a man died on the same stretch of road , so it could have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Robert recalls how his car became stuck on the night of May 27 , 2018 near a railway bridge on Lichfield Road , Walsall .
Seeing another car ahead emerge from the water ’ s edge , Robert assumed his larger car would be able to pass through .
But the car soon started to flood with water .
“ Looking back , the other driver must have been turning around but I didn ’ t realise , ” says Robert .
“ The water filled up to the roof of the car @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to spare .
It was totally terrifying .
I thought it was the end for me .
“ I heard people shout ‘ Is there anybody in the car ?
’ I banged the windows but that didn ’ t seem to make any difference .
“ I don ’ t know whether you want to call it a miracle or what , but my phone just went ‘ poof !
’ and started flashing like mad .
So I held it up to the window to show that there was somebody still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to keep calm as he doesn ’ t know how to swim .
He tried to position himself safely , hoping for his life that help would arrive .
“ I put my feet on the dashboard and my head of the headrest , and I was floating across the car , trying to keep my head above water , ” he remembers Fortunately for Robert , it was then that drainage engineer Ben was driving home from work .
Ben , now 27 , had been forced to take a different route @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decided to take a short cut down a side street when he came across Robert ’ s car .
Concerned there might be someone in danger , he swam , fully clothed , to the car .
“ There was a group of about seven people standing round , but they said that none of them could swim , ” Ben recalls .
“ There was a people carrier totally underwater , and they told me they thought there were kids in the car .
“ I just went in , I didn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ At first , Ben swam round to the back doors to rescue any children trapped inside .
He quickly discovered it was just Robert in the vehicle , managed to yank open the driver ’ s door and pulled him to the surface by his feet .
Ben says : “ I opened the door , and there must have been a little air pocket because I could hear a voice say ‘ There ’ s no-one in the back , it ’ s just me ’ .
“ Then I saw his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The car was full of water and he had just a small bit of air left near the roof of his car .
“ The door opened pretty easily and he ’ d sort of floated to the top of the roof of the car .
He started to panic , thinking he was going to drown .
“ He had tried to open the door but it wouldn ’ t open .
It ’ s hard to imagine what you can do in a car full of water .
“ So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and then I dragged him out .
It all happened so fast .
“ It was really deep , I ’ m 5ft 8 ” tall and I couldn ’ t touch the ground .
He said I ’ d saved his life.
” Ben pulled Robert to safety and took him to his van where he ’ d left the heater on , wrapping him in one of his work jackets to keep him warm and dry .
Later , a rescue team took Robert to the hospital for a check-up .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ben enough , ” adds Robert .
“ When he pulled me out a water rescue team had arrived , but the guy was still just putting on his wetsuit .
“ Ben couldn ’ t wait for that and just jumped in to save me .
I feel so lucky , I would have died.
” After the brave rescue , Ben kept the heroic act to himself , and didn ’ t tell his loved ones – until they spotted the story in the Birmingham Mail .
“ I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says “ I ’ m not in it for the recognition .
When they found out , they weren ’ t shocked though .
They knew it was something I would do .
I ’ d help anyone .
“ I didn ’ t do it for recognition .
I just saw someone in trouble and decided to help them in a split second .
“ I couldn ’ t just drive past and do nothing , I didn ’ t even think about it .
I ’ d do it again without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ben says he was proud to collect the Pride of Birmingham Award .
“ It was my mum who put me forward , ” he admits .
“ I was a bit embarrassed at first , but it ’ s sunk in now .
I am proud of what I did and I ’ d do it again in a heartbeat.
” Ben has been a key worker through the coronavirus pandemic , making sure everyone ’ s internet is still on , working with BT Open Reach .
Watch the Birmingham Mail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partnership with TSB , on YouTube at 7pm on Thursday , August 6 .

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Driving home from work late one night in torrential rain, Ben Lees took a short cut – only to discover a car completely submerged in floodwater.
Bystanders told him someone was trapped inside, and brave Ben, from Wolverhampton, dived in without a second thought.
He managed to open the car door and drag Robert Griffin to safety, saving his life.
Robert, who can’t swim, had been trapped underwater for 20 minutes. He had just a couple of inches breathing space left.
Now, Ben has been awarded the Outstanding Bravery Award at Pride of Birmingham 2020 for the selfless courage that saved Robert’s life.
Just hours later that night, another man had tragically lost his life in floodwater on the same stretch of road.
“This award is definitely well deserved,” says Robert, 58, from Lichfield. “I was very, very lucky Ben was there. I thought I was going to die.
“Just a few hours later a man died on the same stretch of road, so it could have been a very different story for me.”
Robert recalls how his car became stuck on the night of May 27, 2018 near a railway bridge on Lichfield Road, Walsall.
Seeing another car ahead emerge from the water’s edge, Robert assumed his larger car would be able to pass through.
But the car soon started to flood with water.
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“Looking back, the other driver must have been turning around but I didn’t realise,” says Robert.
“The water filled up to the roof of the car, with just a couple of inches to spare. It was totally terrifying. I thought it was the end for me.
“I heard people shout ‘Is there anybody in the car?’ I banged the windows but that didn’t seem to make any difference.
“I don’t know whether you want to call it a miracle or what, but my phone just went ‘poof!’ and started flashing like mad. So I held it up to the window to show that there was somebody still in the car."
Robert tried to keep calm as he doesn’t know how to swim. He tried to position himself safely, hoping for his life that help would arrive.
“I put my feet on the dashboard and my head of the headrest, and I was floating across the car, trying to keep my head above water,” he remembers
Fortunately for Robert, it was then that drainage engineer Ben was driving home from work.
Ben, now 27, had been forced to take a different route home due to the flooding, but decided to take a short cut down a side street when he came across Robert’s car.
Concerned there might be someone in danger, he swam, fully clothed, to the car.
“There was a group of about seven people standing round, but they said that none of them could swim,” Ben recalls.
“There was a people carrier totally underwater, and they told me they thought there were kids in the car.
“I just went in, I didn’t even think about it.”
At first, Ben swam round to the back doors to rescue any children trapped inside. He quickly discovered it was just Robert in the vehicle, managed to yank open the driver’s door and pulled him to the surface by his feet.
Ben says: “I opened the door, and there must have been a little air pocket because I could hear a voice say ‘There’s no-one in the back, it’s just me’.
“Then I saw his head on the driver’s side. The car was full of water and he had just a small bit of air left near the roof of his car.
“The door opened pretty easily and he’d sort of floated to the top of the roof of the car. He started to panic, thinking he was going to drown.
“He had tried to open the door but it wouldn’t open. It’s hard to imagine what you can do in a car full of water.
“So I asked him to hold his breath and then I dragged him out. It all happened so fast.
“It was really deep, I’m 5ft 8” tall and I couldn’t touch the ground. He said I’d saved his life.”
Ben pulled Robert to safety and took him to his van where he’d left the heater on, wrapping him in one of his work jackets to keep him warm and dry.
Later, a rescue team took Robert to the hospital for a check-up.
“I just can’t thank Ben enough,” adds Robert. “When he pulled me out a water rescue team had arrived, but the guy was still just putting on his wetsuit.
“Ben couldn’t wait for that and just jumped in to save me. I feel so lucky, I would have died.”
After the brave rescue, Ben kept the heroic act to himself, and didn’t tell his loved ones – until they spotted the story in the Birmingham Mail.
“I’m not really like that,” he says “I’m not in it for the recognition. When they found out, they weren’t shocked though. They knew it was something I would do. I’d help anyone.
“I didn’t do it for recognition. I just saw someone in trouble and decided to help them in a split second.
“I couldn’t just drive past and do nothing, I didn’t even think about it. I’d do it again without a doubt.”
Despite his modesty, Ben says he was proud to collect the Pride of Birmingham Award.
“It was my mum who put me forward,” he admits. “I was a bit embarrassed at first, but it’s sunk in now. I am proud of what I did and I’d do it again in a heartbeat.”
Ben has been a key worker through the coronavirus pandemic, making sure everyone’s internet is still on, working with BT Open Reach.
Watch the Birmingham Mail's Pride of Birmingham Awards, in partnership with TSB, on YouTube at 7pm on Thursday, August 6.


birminghammail--2020-08-06--Holocaust survivor who lost her family at Auschwitz shares incredible story

The Nazi death camp , constantly enveloped in a grey smog and greasy ash from furnaces , claimed her mother Helen , six-year-old brother Samuel and Joseph , aged nine .
Her father , Maurice , had already been taken from them two years earlier .
You might expect that the degradation , fear and starvation Mindu and sister Bilu , who also survived the horror , should be paid for in hate .
It is not .
“ I never forget and I can ’ t forgive , ” says the Edgbaston 91-year-old .
For 25 years , that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talks at local schools .
It is a message that has grown , not diminished , in importance , with the Black Lives Matter movement gaining momentum and a rise in cases of anti-semitism .
“ It will never bring back my family or the six million innocent people who perished , but it must not be forgotten , ” she stresses .
“ I don ’ t just talk about the Holocaust – my message is about prejudice and discrimination .
“ We always say ‘ never again ’ , but it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , where 8,000 people were killed , didn ’ t happen in 1945 , it happened in 1995.
” Before the pandemic , Mindu worked near round the clock to deliver her message .
During Holocaust Week , last January , she attended no fewer than nine commemorations .
In lockdown , she has penned her memoirs , soon to be printed by the Association of Jewish Refugees .
Mindu is a very worthy – and proud – recipient of Pride of Birmingham 2020 ’ s Lifetime Achievement Award , presented by show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thank you from another national treasure , Maureen Lipman .
“ I am thrilled , ” beams the Slovakian-born pensioner who moved to this city in 1948 , “ because I consider myself a Brummie .
“ In 2019 , I received the MBE – but Pride of Birmingham ?
This is the icing on the cake.
” Mindu should hate , but she does not .
`` In 1943 , her family were taken from their home in Ruska Vol ’ a and herded onto a cattle truck , a suffocating wooden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children and grandmothers .
`` During the three-day journey a single bucket was their latrine .
“ I could see the fear in my mother ’ s eyes , ” recalls Mindu .
“ The children were crying , it was terrible .
Then it went quiet – perhaps some died.
” Mindu and older sister Bilu , just 13 and 16 , owe their lives to a Polish slave worker tasked with sifting the living from the walking dead when the teeming , terrified mass of humanity arrived at Auschwitz .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are your children ?
’ , ” says Mindu .
“ He told her ‘ Let the girls go ahead , you will see them later ’ .
Because he was so convincing , she let us go .
“ He said to me ‘ Say you ’ re 17 and your sister is 19 ’ .
He pushed us ahead because he knew that the whole train would go to the gas chambers .
Mothers and children were no use to them .
“ He pushed us again .
I saw my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face and waved to her .
That was the last time I saw her .
“ I remember the terrible smell , the grey , greasy ash .
The air was terrible.
” With support from an aunt also incarcerated in Block 16 , Mindu and her sister survived for nine months .
After that they were transferred to Neondemar Concentration Camp , close to Hamburg , and set to work in a munitions factory .
It was back-breaking , dangerous 5am to 7pm labour .
Some 42,800 died , but the one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more nutritious , the air was sweeter .
“ I looked at my sister and said ‘ The air will save us ’ , ” Mindu remembers .
For the sisters , long-awaited liberation didn ’ t remove the cloak of fear and death .
But this time , fear and death was unwittingly served by the British .
“ I could hear Bremen and Hamburg being bombed every night , ” she says .
“ I could see the flames .
“ Suddenly , we noticed the Germans were getting very edgy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put us on a train.
” That train , the RAF wrongly believed , was crammed with German officers .
It became a target .
“ Forty-five of our half-starved girls were killed by British planes .
We broke out , started waving and they stopped the bombing.
” It was only a brief reprieve – a fresh wave of allied aircraft renewed the attack .
The following march to the Port of Lubeck , in northern Germany , added to the death toll .
The bedraggled caravan of sick , injured and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Plon , 30 miles from Lubeck , and refused to budge despite German guards spraying bullets over their heads .
Their brave defiance was to prove a life-saver .
At the Port of Lubeck , three ships crammed with emaciated survivors awaited them .
Those vessels , and their quaking passengers , were to be destroyed in an attempt by the Third Reich to erase evidence of genocide .
In a tragic twist , the Allies got to them first .
Again believing the ships were crowded with fleeing Nazi officials , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ floating concentration camps ” .
More than 7,000 souls were lost .
Mindu vividly remembers the day , on that exposed hillock , when freedom came .
“ The guards said they wanted to hand us to the Red Cross , ” she says .
“ We just sat there .
They disappeared , came back and started shooting in the air .
We didn ’ t move .
“ They said ‘ You are liberated and we are going into captivity ’ .
We were terrified .
We didn ’ t see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and suddenly we heard a rumble , a rumble of two tanks , two jeeps .
“ We were lucky to be liberated by the British .
The Russians didn ’ t look after prisoners the way the British did .
“ They fed us with light food – milk and rice – because when you ’ ve been starved for years you can ’ t take heavy food .
If they ’ d given us meat we would not have been able to digest it.
” For Mindu , Birmingham was the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heal mental wounds : her cousin , a member of the Czech British Legion , had already settled in the city .
She learned English at Margaret Street College and worked in her relative ’ s Queensway warehouse .
Mindu met husband Alan , born in bred in Birmingham , at a dance in 1950 and the couple had two daughters .
He died in 1974 .
Sister Bilu sought to escape her nightmares in Australia , and died there five years ago .
But what of the Polish death camp worker , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the siblings ’ lives ?
“ I do not know , ” adds Mindu .
“ Perhaps he survived , maybe he did not.
” Did she ever discover his name ?
Mindu rails against the question .
“ There was no information .
It was not like today with mobile phones .
Unless you were there , you can not truly understand.
” Mindu , at least , is helping us all to partly understand .
Watch the Birmingham Mail 's Pride of Birmingham Awards , in partnership with TSB , on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 .

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Auschwitz survivor Mindu Hornick has good reason to hate.
The Nazi death camp, constantly enveloped in a grey smog and greasy ash from furnaces, claimed her mother Helen, six-year-old brother Samuel and Joseph, aged nine.
Her father, Maurice, had already been taken from them two years earlier.
You might expect that the degradation, fear and starvation Mindu and sister Bilu, who also survived the horror, should be paid for in hate.
It is not.
“I never forget and I can’t forgive,” says the Edgbaston 91-year-old.
“But I don’t hate because hate has catastrophic consequences.”
(Image: Dave Warren)
For 25 years, that has been Mindu’s mantra during talks at local schools. It is a message that has grown, not diminished, in importance, with the Black Lives Matter movement gaining momentum and a rise in cases of anti-semitism.
“It will never bring back my family or the six million innocent people who perished, but it must not be forgotten,” she stresses.
“I don’t just talk about the Holocaust – my message is about prejudice and discrimination.
“We always say ‘never again’, but it is happening all the time. Srebenica, where 8,000 people were killed, didn’t happen in 1945, it happened in 1995.”
Before the pandemic, Mindu worked near round the clock to deliver her message. During Holocaust Week, last January, she attended no fewer than nine commemorations.
In lockdown, she has penned her memoirs, soon to be printed by the Association of Jewish Refugees.
Mindu is a very worthy – and proud – recipient of Pride of Birmingham 2020’s Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by show host Kym Marsh, with a special thank you from another national treasure, Maureen Lipman.
“I am thrilled,” beams the Slovakian-born pensioner who moved to this city in 1948, “because I consider myself a Brummie.
“In 2019, I received the MBE – but Pride of Birmingham? This is the icing on the cake.”
Mindu should hate, but she does not.
"In 1943, her family were taken from their home in Ruska Vol’a and herded onto a cattle truck, a suffocating wooden cell shared by 70 other women, children and grandmothers.
"During the three-day journey a single bucket was their latrine.
“I could see the fear in my mother’s eyes,” recalls Mindu. “The children were crying, it was terrible. Then it went quiet – perhaps some died.”
Mindu and older sister Bilu, just 13 and 16, owe their lives to a Polish slave worker tasked with sifting the living from the walking dead when the teeming, terrified mass of humanity arrived at Auschwitz.
“He said to my mother ‘Where are your children?’,” says Mindu. “He told her ‘Let the girls go ahead, you will see them later’. Because he was so convincing, she let us go.
“He said to me ‘Say you’re 17 and your sister is 19’. He pushed us ahead because he knew that the whole train would go to the gas chambers. Mothers and children were no use to them.
“He pushed us again. I saw my mother’s scarf blowing over her face and waved to her. That was the last time I saw her.
“I remember the terrible smell, the grey, greasy ash. The air was terrible.”
With support from an aunt also incarcerated in Block 16, Mindu and her sister survived for nine months. After that they were transferred to Neondemar Concentration Camp, close to Hamburg, and set to work in a munitions factory.
It was back-breaking, dangerous 5am to 7pm labour. Some 42,800 died, but the one bowl of soup provided each day was more nutritious, the air was sweeter.
“I looked at my sister and said ‘The air will save us’,” Mindu remembers.
For the sisters, long-awaited liberation didn’t remove the cloak of fear and death.
But this time, fear and death was unwittingly served by the British.
“I could hear Bremen and Hamburg being bombed every night,” she says. “I could see the flames.
“Suddenly, we noticed the Germans were getting very edgy. With the British advancing, they put us on a train.”
That train, the RAF wrongly believed, was crammed with German officers. It became a target.
“The British started bombing our train,” says Mindu.
“Forty-five of our half-starved girls were killed by British planes. We broke out, started waving and they stopped the bombing.”
It was only a brief reprieve – a fresh wave of allied aircraft renewed the attack.
The following march to the Port of Lubeck, in northern Germany, added to the death toll.
The bedraggled caravan of sick, injured and starved slaves collapsed on a hill in Plon, 30 miles from Lubeck, and refused to budge despite German guards spraying bullets over their heads.
Their brave defiance was to prove a life-saver. At the Port of Lubeck, three ships crammed with emaciated survivors awaited them.
Those vessels, and their quaking passengers, were to be destroyed in an attempt by the Third Reich to erase evidence of genocide.
In a tragic twist, the Allies got to them first. Again believing the ships were crowded with fleeing Nazi officials, they launched a deadly onslaught on the “floating concentration camps”. More than 7,000 souls were lost.
Mindu vividly remembers the day, on that exposed hillock, when freedom came.
“The guards said they wanted to hand us to the Red Cross,” she says. “We just sat there. They disappeared, came back and started shooting in the air. We didn’t move.
“They said ‘You are liberated and we are going into captivity’. We were terrified. We didn’t see anything of our liberators for 48 hours and suddenly we heard a rumble, a rumble of two tanks, two jeeps.
“We were lucky to be liberated by the British. The Russians didn’t look after prisoners the way the British did.
“They fed us with light food – milk and rice – because when you’ve been starved for years you can’t take heavy food. If they’d given us meat we would not have been able to digest it.”
For Mindu, Birmingham was the perfect place to start afresh, to heal mental wounds: her cousin, a member of the Czech British Legion, had already settled in the city.
She learned English at Margaret Street College and worked in her relative’s Queensway warehouse.
Mindu met husband Alan, born in bred in Birmingham, at a dance in 1950 and the couple had two daughters. He died in 1974.
Sister Bilu sought to escape her nightmares in Australia, and died there five years ago.
But what of the Polish death camp worker, in his striped uniform, who saved the siblings’ lives?
“I do not know,” adds Mindu. “Perhaps he survived, maybe he did not.”
Did she ever discover his name? Mindu rails against the question.
“There was no information. It was not like today with mobile phones. Unless you were there, you cannot truly understand.”
Mindu, at least, is helping us all to partly understand.
Watch the Birmingham Mail's Pride of Birmingham Awards, in partnership with TSB, on YouTube at 7pm on Thursday, August 6.


birminghammail--2020-08-06--Crash shuts main road as air ambulance called

A main road in Worcestershire has been shut and the air ambulance called following a two-car crash which has left a man injured .
The incident took place on the A38 Redditch Road in Bromsgrove close to Hanbury Turn just prior to 5pm .
Police , fire and ambulance crews attended the scene including the Midlands Air Ambulance .
Paramedics are believed to have treated a man at the scene but his condition is not known at this stage .
The A38 has been shut off from the Morrisons supermarket to Hanbury Turn .
West Mercia Police Operations and Communications @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Police and other emergency services attending incident on A38 Bromsgrove .
“ Road closure from Morrisons to Hanbury in both directions.The business park is also closed .
Please plan your journey and allow travel time .
# staysafe.
” A spokeswoman for Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said : “ We received a call at 4.49pm to attend a road traffic collision the A38 just by Hanbury Turn .
“ The collision involved two cars .
We sent a crew from Bromsgrove .
Both a land ambulance and the air @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was injured .
“ We made the two vehicles safe and left at 5.20pm .
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A main road in Worcestershire has been shut and the air ambulance called following a two-car crash which has left a man injured.
The incident took place on the A38 Redditch Road in Bromsgrove close to Hanbury Turn just prior to 5pm.
Police, fire and ambulance crews attended the scene including the Midlands Air Ambulance. Paramedics are believed to have treated a man at the scene but his condition is not known at this stage.
The A38 has been shut off from the Morrisons supermarket to Hanbury Turn.
West Mercia Police Operations and Communications Centre Tweeted at 5.30pm and said: “Police and other emergency services attending incident on A38 Bromsgrove.
“Road closure from Morrisons to Hanbury in both directions.The business park is also closed. Please plan your journey and allow travel time. #staysafe.”
A spokeswoman for Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said: “We received a call at 4.49pm to attend a road traffic collision the A38 just by Hanbury Turn.
“The collision involved two cars. We sent a crew from Bromsgrove. Both a land ambulance and the air ambulance attended and treated one man who was injured.
“We made the two vehicles safe and left at 5.20pm.”
Worcestershire County Council’s Highways and Travel team tweeted: “Police incident A38 Bromsgrove - road closed between Morrisons & Hanbury Turn.
“Please avoid area if possible.”


birminghammail--2020-08-06--Wolves make 'approach' for Max Aarons amid Tottenham and Bayern Munich interest

According to Football Insider , Wolves have now made 'an approach ' as they look to rival Tottenham for the full-back .
Football Insider claim a source close to Wolves has told them that their club have registered an interest as they look to strengthen their back-line ahead of the new season .
Aarons was one of the gems in a disappointing season for the Canaries as they suffered relegation in their first season back in the Premier League .
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Google @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right-back featured in 36 of Norwich 's 38 league games this season after missing just five of the East Anglian club 's games in their Championship title-winning season of last .
Aarons has been linked with a number of clubs , including Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich , who were tipped to make a £18.3m bid .
But the report claims Wolves are now stepping up their bid as they look to beat Premier League rivals Tottenham to the starlet 's signature .
That 's despite Tottenham reportedly making 'good progress ' in their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is under contract at Carrow Road until 2024 , but with Norwich heading back for the Championship , it seems inevitable he will depart this summer .

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According to Football Insider, Wolves have now made 'an approach' as they look to rival Tottenham for the full-back.
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The pacey right-back featured in 36 of Norwich's 38 league games this season after missing just five of the East Anglian club's games in their Championship title-winning season of last.
Aarons has been linked with a number of clubs, including Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, who were tipped to make a £18.3m bid.
But the report claims Wolves are now stepping up their bid as they look to beat Premier League rivals Tottenham to the starlet's signature.
That's despite Tottenham reportedly making 'good progress' in their bid to land the full-back.
Aarons is under contract at Carrow Road until 2024, but with Norwich heading back for the Championship, it seems inevitable he will depart this summer.