birminghammail--2020-10-22--Ex-Blues striker Morrison piles in after Scott Hogan 'mistake'

Clinton Morrison sympathises with Scott Hogan as the striker ploughs a lone furrow up front for Birmingham City - but admits his error cost Blues dearly at Carrow Road .
Pundit Morrison , who spent three seasons at Blues and scored 14 Premier League goals , watched Tuesday night ’ s 1-0 defeat to Norwich City .
Hogan played as the sole forward in a 5-4-1 formation , which , Morrison said left him stranded upfield on his own .
According to stats website whoscored.com the former Aston Villa man had just 18 touches in the entire 90 minutes – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s 87th minute winner when he was dispossessed in his own half trying to run the ball clear .
“ I think beforehand you can say they came here for a point , most definitely .
They had loads of men behind the ball , he was isolated – Scott Hogan , ” Morrison told Sky Sports .
“ Me being an ex-centre forward , if I had to play that role by myself , I would be really frustrated .
He had three or four Norwich defenders around him .
“ Birmingham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end they didn ’ t manage to get it and Norwich probably deserved that winning goal because they did dominate possession and created a few chances .
“ They did defend well , though , Birmingham - and [ Neil ] Etheridge made a few good saves .
“ He [ Hogan ] didn ’ t have anywhere to go when he got possession but what he should do - and it might be a horrible pass , is just clear it up the field and chase your own pass sometimes .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s down on the ground after .
It ’ s good pressing by Norwich but Hogan should have been clearing that up the field.
” Fellow pundit Gary O ’ Neil felt the result was a fair one in the end – but was also positive about Blues ’ rearguard action .
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“ I think you need to be careful sometimes when you look at stats because Birmingham went there and allowed Norwich to dominate possession , it wasn ’ t like Birmingham went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work hard for that possession – that was Birmingham ’ s game-plan .
“ The problem you then have with that game plan is you end up with everyone behind the ball and then when Scott Hogan gets it , he has nowhere to go and you lose possession .
“ That ’ s when you are at your most vulnerable .
“ When they were organised and set Norwich struggled to break them down – but when you get a quick turnover and get played straight through it becomes more difficult to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disappointed with how they conceded the goal .
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Clinton Morrison sympathises with Scott Hogan as the striker ploughs a lone furrow up front for Birmingham City - but admits his error cost Blues dearly at Carrow Road.
Pundit Morrison, who spent three seasons at Blues and scored 14 Premier League goals, watched Tuesday night’s 1-0 defeat to Norwich City.
Hogan played as the sole forward in a 5-4-1 formation, which, Morrison said left him stranded upfield on his own.
According to stats website whoscored.com the former Aston Villa man had just 18 touches in the entire 90 minutes – one of which led to Norwich’s 87th minute winner when he was dispossessed in his own half trying to run the ball clear.
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“I think beforehand you can say they came here for a point, most definitely. They had loads of men behind the ball, he was isolated – Scott Hogan,” Morrison told Sky Sports.
“Me being an ex-centre forward, if I had to play that role by myself, I would be really frustrated. He had three or four Norwich defenders around him.
“Birmingham came for a point and in the end they didn’t manage to get it and Norwich probably deserved that winning goal because they did dominate possession and created a few chances.
“They did defend well, though, Birmingham - and [Neil] Etheridge made a few good saves.
“He [Hogan] didn’t have anywhere to go when he got possession but what he should do - and it might be a horrible pass, is just clear it up the field and chase your own pass sometimes.
“He makes the mistake and he’s down on the ground after. It’s good pressing by Norwich but Hogan should have been clearing that up the field.”
Fellow pundit Gary O’Neil felt the result was a fair one in the end – but was also positive about Blues’ rearguard action.
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“They deserved to win,” O’Neil said. “I think you need to be careful sometimes when you look at stats because Birmingham went there and allowed Norwich to dominate possession, it wasn’t like Birmingham went and pressed them and they had to work hard for that possession – that was Birmingham’s game-plan.
“The problem you then have with that game plan is you end up with everyone behind the ball and then when Scott Hogan gets it, he has nowhere to go and you lose possession.
“That’s when you are at your most vulnerable.
“When they were organised and set Norwich struggled to break them down – but when you get a quick turnover and get played straight through it becomes more difficult to defend.
“Birmingham will be very disappointed with how they conceded the goal.”


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Rishi Sunak announces cash for Birmingham businesses and workers

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that working people in Birmingham and the West Midlands will be eligible for extra government funding , if their employers are affected by local lockdown rules .
People likely to benefit include staff in bars and restaurants .
Mr Sunak told the House of Commons there will more support for staff whose hours are cut as a result of `` tier two '' lockdown rules , which include Birmingham , Walsall , Sandwell , Solihull and Wolverhampton .
Other parts of the country in tier two include the North East and London .
And there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to businesses .
The changes include improving a scheme designed to help workers whose hours are cut .
The aim is to help people if employers need to reduce their hours because lockdown rules mean they have fewer customers .
Workers can receive 77 % of their usual salary , even if their hours are cut significantly .
Previously , they needed to work one third of their normal hours to be eligible , but now they will only need to work one fifth of their normal hours .
It means people who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as long as they work one day a week .
And employers will now be expected to pay just 5 % of the cost of the unworked hours , with the Treasury paying the rest .
Secondly , businesses in tier two areas will receive additional grants of up to £2,100 per month .
The cash is for hospitality , accommodation and leisure businesses , who may be adversely impacted by the restrictions in high-alert level areas , and the money will be distributed by local councils .
Funding for self-employed people in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Mr Sunak said : `` I ’ ve always said that we must be ready to adapt our financial support as the situation evolves , and that is what we are doing today .
These changes mean that our support will reach many more people and protect many more jobs .
I know that the introduction of further restrictions has left many people worried for themselves , their families and communities .
I hope the government ’ s stepped-up support can be part of the country pulling together in the coming months.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chambers of Commerce Director General Adam Marshall said : “ This is a very significant improvement in the support available to businesses struggling with the impact of increasing restrictions across the UK . ''
Solihull MP Julian Knight ( Con ) said : `` Following my calls for further support for my constituents in Tier 2 , I ’ m pleased to see govt is listening .
A number of businesses in Solihull and nationally are suffering and I hope this will go towards helping many of them . ''

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Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that working people in Birmingham and the West Midlands will be eligible for extra government funding, if their employers are affected by local lockdown rules.
People likely to benefit include staff in bars and restaurants.
Mr Sunak told the House of Commons there will more support for staff whose hours are cut as a result of "tier two" lockdown rules, which include Birmingham, Walsall, Sandwell, Solihull and Wolverhampton. Other parts of the country in tier two include the North East and London.
And there will also be cash grants given directly to businesses.
The changes include improving a scheme designed to help workers whose hours are cut. The aim is to help people if employers need to reduce their hours because lockdown rules mean they have fewer customers.
Workers can receive 77% of their usual salary, even if their hours are cut significantly. Previously, they needed to work one third of their normal hours to be eligible, but now they will only need to work one fifth of their normal hours.
It means people who used to work full-time will get help as long as they work one day a week.
And employers will now be expected to pay just 5% of the cost of the unworked hours, with the Treasury paying the rest.
Secondly, businesses in tier two areas will receive additional grants of up to £2,100 per month. The cash is for hospitality, accommodation and leisure businesses, who may be adversely impacted by the restrictions in high-alert level areas, and the money will be distributed by local councils.
Funding for self-employed people in teir two areas has also been increased.
Mr Sunak said: "I’ve always said that we must be ready to adapt our financial support as the situation evolves, and that is what we are doing today. These changes mean that our support will reach many more people and protect many more jobs.
I know that the introduction of further restrictions has left many people worried for themselves, their families and communities. I hope the government’s stepped-up support can be part of the country pulling together in the coming months.”
Employers welcomed the changes. British Chambers of Commerce Director General Adam Marshall said: “This is a very significant improvement in the support available to businesses struggling with the impact of increasing restrictions across the UK."
Solihull MP Julian Knight (Con) said: "Following my calls for further support for my constituents in Tier 2, I’m pleased to see govt is listening. A number of businesses in Solihull and nationally are suffering and I hope this will go towards helping many of them."


birminghammail--2020-10-22--How to apply for new £2,100 grants for businesses in tier 2 lockdown

Rishi Sunak has announced that cash grants of up to £2,100 will be made available to companies hit by Tier 2 restrictions - and this will be retrospective .
Mr Sunak has today announced new support for tier 2 businesses .
Cash grants will go to local authorities which will decide how much goes where , with applications set to be opened by each local authority .
Every business in hospitality , leisure and accommodation sectors to get £2,100 for every month in tier 2 - backdated to August .
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has reacted with fury , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this not put on the table on Tuesday to reach an agreement with us ?
`` I said directly to the PM that a deal was there to be done if it took into account the effects on GM businesses of three months in Tier 2 . ''
• LAs will receive a funding amount that will be the equivalent of : • For properties with a rateable value of £15,000 or under , grants of £934 per month .
• For properties with a rateable value of between £15,000-£51,000 , grants of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a rateable value of £51,000 , grants of £2,100 per month .
• This is equivalent to 70 % of the grant amounts given to legally closed businesses ( worth up to £3,000/month ) .
• Local Authorities will also receive a 5 % top up amount to these implied grant amounts to cover other businesses that might be affected by the local restrictions , but which do not neatly fit into these categories .
• It will be up to Local Authorities to determine which businesses are eligible for grant funding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ precise funding to allocate to each business – the above levels are an approximate guide .
Mr Sunak told MPs : `` It is now clear the impact of restrictions om particularly in the hospitality sector is more significant than they had hoped . ''
In a move which could be worth more than £1 billion , these grants will also be available retrospectively for areas which have already been subject to restrictions , and come on top of higher levels of additional business support for areas moving into Tier 3 .
Around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Treasury said .
The move to make the payments retrospective is aimed at heading off criticism from areas of northern England which have been under restrictions for months .
Mr Sunak said : `` I 've always said that we must be ready to adapt our financial support as the situation evolves , and that is what we are doing today .
`` These changes mean that our support will reach many more people and protect many more jobs .
`` I know that the introduction of further restrictions has left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ families and communities .
`` I hope the Government 's stepped-up support can be part of the country pulling together in the coming months . ''

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Rishi Sunak has announced that cash grants of up to £2,100 will be made available to companies hit by Tier 2 restrictions - and this will be retrospective.
Mr Sunak has today announced new support for tier 2 businesses.
Cash grants will go to local authorities which will decide how much goes where, with applications set to be opened by each local authority.
Every business in hospitality, leisure and accommodation sectors to get £2,100 for every month in tier 2 - backdated to August.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has reacted with fury, saying: "Why on earth was this not put on the table on Tuesday to reach an agreement with us?
"I said directly to the PM that a deal was there to be done if it took into account the effects on GM businesses of three months in Tier 2."
How it works
LAs will receive a funding amount that will be the equivalent of:
For properties with a rateable value of £15,000 or under, grants of £934 per month.
For properties with a rateable value of between £15,000-£51,000, grants of £1,400 per month.
For properties with a rateable value of £51,000, grants of £2,100 per month.
This is equivalent to 70% of the grant amounts given to legally closed businesses (worth up to £3,000/month).
Local Authorities will also receive a 5% top up amount to these implied grant amounts to cover other businesses that might be affected by the local restrictions, but which do not neatly fit into these categories.
It will be up to Local Authorities to determine which businesses are eligible for grant funding in their local areas, and what precise funding to allocate to each business – the above levels are an approximate guide.
Mr Sunak told MPs: "It is now clear the impact of restrictions om particularly in the hospitality sector is more significant than they had hoped."
In a move which could be worth more than £1 billion, these grants will also be available retrospectively for areas which have already been subject to restrictions, and come on top of higher levels of additional business support for areas moving into Tier 3.
Around 150,000 business in England could be eligible, the Treasury said.
The move to make the payments retrospective is aimed at heading off criticism from areas of northern England which have been under restrictions for months.
Mr Sunak said: "I've always said that we must be ready to adapt our financial support as the situation evolves, and that is what we are doing today.
"These changes mean that our support will reach many more people and protect many more jobs.
"I know that the introduction of further restrictions has left many people worried for themselves, their families and communities.
"I hope the Government's stepped-up support can be part of the country pulling together in the coming months."


birminghammail--2020-10-22--B&M customers in love with 'adorable' Christmas item - and it's only £3

B & M has captured the hearts of its customers with its Christmas item that is as cheap as chips .
The popular budget retailer is readying itself for Christmas as is other big supermarkets and retailers across the country .
But during a time where more and more people are losing their jobs and having to take pay cuts , we 're all looking to enjoy the festive season without completely breaking the bank .
And B & M has helped its customers potentially grab a bargain with a new Christmas globe that is bound to bring snowy spirit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it on its Instagram page with the description : `` Let it snow this Christmas with this baby Polar Bear snow globe !
We 've got a fantastic range of decorations to turn your home into a # WinterWonderland !
! ''
The best thing is that it only cost £3 - a great price compared to some major retailers which sell something similar for £6 .
It appears to have gone down really well with social media fans .
One person wrote : `` Got these last week .
gorgeous '' and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
A third person said : `` How cute '' while another wrote : `` what a time to be alive ! ''
This comes after customers went mad over a cute autumn homeware set that people were going out to buy .
The trio of cute items were also put on the store 's Instagram page and people were rushing out to buy them .
The item can be bought online on the B & M store page or at your local store .

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B&M has captured the hearts of its customers with its Christmas item that is as cheap as chips.
The popular budget retailer is readying itself for Christmas as is other big supermarkets and retailers across the country.
But during a time where more and more people are losing their jobs and having to take pay cuts, we're all looking to enjoy the festive season without completely breaking the bank.
And B&M has helped its customers potentially grab a bargain with a new Christmas globe that is bound to bring snowy spirit to your home.
The store posted it on its Instagram page with the description: "Let it snow this Christmas with this baby Polar Bear snow globe! We've got a fantastic range of decorations to turn your home into a #WinterWonderland!!"
The best thing is that it only cost £3 - a great price compared to some major retailers which sell something similar for £6.
It appears to have gone down really well with social media fans. One person wrote: "Got these last week. gorgeous" and another person said: "So cute".
A third person said: "How cute" while another wrote: "what a time to be alive!"
This comes after customers went mad over a cute autumn homeware set that people were going out to buy. The trio of cute items were also put on the store's Instagram page and people were rushing out to buy them.
The item can be bought online on the B&M store page or at your local store.


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Sword-wielding robbers storm shop and demand cash in raid caught on CCTV

This is the terrifying moment thugs armed with a huge machete raided a Solihull shop - forcing workers to open the safe and hand over cash .
Dramatic CCTV footage captured the hooded pair as they stormed into the Prospect Lane store , wielding the blade .
Moments before , cameras outside the One Stop shop showed one of the thieves as he pulled the weapon from inside his jacket .
The footage , released by West Midlands Police , can be seen above .
The thugs , both wearing masks , can be seen walking behind the counter , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ til .
Workers can also be seen emptying the safe - handing over bags of cash to one of the thieves , who carries them in what appears to be a bin while still holding the machete .
Police have issued an urgent appeal to trace the pair , who struck at the One Stop shop on October 12 .
A Solihull Police appeal , issued today ( October 22 ) , read : `` We ’ re appealing for information after shop staff were threatened with a sword during a robbery in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the One Stop shop in Prospect Lane at around 9.25pm on October 12 .
`` They forced a worker to open the safe and fled on foot with cash .
`` The robbers made off in the direction of Sharmans Cross Road and we ’ re keen to hear from anyone with information or anyone with dash cam footage that may have captured them leaving .
`` Contact us via Live Chat , or by calling 101 , and quote 20SH/248603X/20 . ''

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This is the terrifying moment thugs armed with a huge machete raided a Solihull shop - forcing workers to open the safe and hand over cash.
Dramatic CCTV footage captured the hooded pair as they stormed into the Prospect Lane store, wielding the blade.
Moments before, cameras outside the One Stop shop showed one of the thieves as he pulled the weapon from inside his jacket.
The footage, released by West Midlands Police, can be seen above.
The thugs, both wearing masks, can be seen walking behind the counter, where staff appear to calmly open the til.
Workers can also be seen emptying the safe - handing over bags of cash to one of the thieves, who carries them in what appears to be a bin while still holding the machete.
Police have issued an urgent appeal to trace the pair, who struck at the One Stop shop on October 12.
A Solihull Police appeal, issued today (October 22), read: "We’re appealing for information after shop staff were threatened with a sword during a robbery in Solihull.
"Two men stormed into the One Stop shop in Prospect Lane at around 9.25pm on October 12.
"They forced a worker to open the safe and fled on foot with cash.
"The robbers made off in the direction of Sharmans Cross Road and we’re keen to hear from anyone with information or anyone with dash cam footage that may have captured them leaving.
"Contact us via Live Chat, or by calling 101, and quote 20SH/248603X/20."


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Kids face two mile walk to Solihull school which is set to double in size

A Solihull school looks set to double in size , but there is concern that some new pupils could face a walk of more than two miles .
Proposals to expand Cheswick Green Primary to 420 places , up from 210 at present , are starting to take shape .
The council has argued that this is the best option to meet the growing demand from the rapid expansion of the population in and around the village .
However , questions were raised this week about the distance for families moving on to the major new housing estate at Blythe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ furthest away would face a 2.2 mile journey on foot but have pledged to look at the transport options .
A six-week consultation will be launched after half-term and , subject to the scheme being approved and planning permission being granted , Cheswick Green would take an extra form from 2022 .
But opposition groups have warned that it is just too far to expect children to walk from the Blythe Valley site .
Cllr Jean Hamilton , who is the local Green Party 's education spokeswoman , said she would `` struggle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commitment to solving the transport problem .
`` We have declared a climate emergency as a council , air pollutants are a concern ... '' So it just feels not the right thing to be doing to actually say to a lot of people you must get in your car and take your children to school somewhere else . ''
Cllr Laura McCarthy , the Lib Dems ' representative , asked if the possibility of setting up a school bus service could be looked at .
`` It 's not walkable at all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ busy roads .
I would n't feel safe walking my children that way and it is a huge distance .
`` I do n't think there is any realistic way that we can ask parents to walk that route . ''
Council officer Ann Pearson , who is in charge of school place planning , said : `` It is a difficult walk and we recognise that there is n't an easy option to any of the most local primary schools .
`` So as part of the consultation we will explore a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dedicated schools services or alterations to an existing bus route could be among these .
Cllr Ken Meeson , cabinet member for children , education and skills , said Cheswick Green was the only `` viable '' option to expand an existing school .
He said that others nearby , such as St Patrick 's , at Earlswood , and Hockley Heath Academy , would not have the space to increase capacity .
`` The houses [ at Blythe Valley ] are becoming occupied now , so we have got to do something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time during the next Local Plan period there has to be another school . ''
There has been growing pressure on places in this part of the borough , with the Mount Dairy Farm development having also added to demand .
A scheme for a brand-new school at Blythe Valley was put forward a few years ago but vetoed by the Department for Education , who did n't think it was viable .
A public consultation on the Cheswick Green plan has been approved by Cllr Meeson .
It is set to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further details to be announced shortly .

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A Solihull school looks set to double in size, but there is concern that some new pupils could face a walk of more than two miles.
Proposals to expand Cheswick Green Primary to 420 places, up from 210 at present, are starting to take shape.
The council has argued that this is the best option to meet the growing demand from the rapid expansion of the population in and around the village.
However, questions were raised this week about the distance for families moving on to the major new housing estate at Blythe Valley.
Officers admit that those living furthest away would face a 2.2 mile journey on foot but have pledged to look at the transport options.
A six-week consultation will be launched after half-term and, subject to the scheme being approved and planning permission being granted, Cheswick Green would take an extra form from 2022.
But opposition groups have warned that it is just too far to expect children to walk from the Blythe Valley site.
Cllr Jean Hamilton, who is the local Green Party's education spokeswoman, said she would "struggle to support" the plan without a commitment to solving the transport problem.
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"We have declared a climate emergency as a council, air pollutants are a concern...
"So it just feels not the right thing to be doing to actually say to a lot of people you must get in your car and take your children to school somewhere else."
Cllr Laura McCarthy, the Lib Dems' representative, asked if the possibility of setting up a school bus service could be looked at.
"It's not walkable at all. You have to go on such busy roads. I wouldn't feel safe walking my children that way and it is a huge distance.
"I don't think there is any realistic way that we can ask parents to walk that route."
Council officer Ann Pearson, who is in charge of school place planning, said: "It is a difficult walk and we recognise that there isn't an easy option to any of the most local primary schools.
"So as part of the consultation we will explore a number of transport options."
A dedicated schools services or alterations to an existing bus route could be among these.
Cllr Ken Meeson, cabinet member for children, education and skills, said Cheswick Green was the only "viable" option to expand an existing school.
He said that others nearby, such as St Patrick's, at Earlswood, and Hockley Heath Academy, would not have the space to increase capacity.
"The houses [at Blythe Valley] are becoming occupied now, so we have got to do something in the short-term, even if some time during the next Local Plan period there has to be another school."
There has been growing pressure on places in this part of the borough, with the Mount Dairy Farm development having also added to demand.
A scheme for a brand-new school at Blythe Valley was put forward a few years ago but vetoed by the Department for Education, who didn't think it was viable.
A public consultation on the Cheswick Green plan has been approved by Cllr Meeson. It is set to be held in November and December, with further details to be announced shortly.


birminghammail--2020-10-22--The one player Henri Lansbury should look at before it's too late

From the Arsenal and England under-21 wonderkid to the Aston Villa cast off - Henri Lansbury now finds himself at a serious crossroads in his playing career .
The central midfielder , who turned 30 just 10 days ago , was called in for talks with Villa manager Dean Smith last week and was brutally told how he would n't be making his Premier League squad .
The head coach went on to pick as many as FOUR goalkeepers to take up almost a fifth of his Premier League playing squad , while he also named crocked striker Wesley who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Lansbury , though , was nowhere to be seen on Villa 's list of players for the season ahead .
`` It 's been tough for Henri , '' Smith explained .
`` He 's a really likeable character and a good footballer but there 's been too many injuries and too many players in front of him at the moment .
`` My relationship has not changed with Henri it 's just the fact there 's too many people in front of him . ''
Smith , meanwhile , detailed how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away in the transfer window .
`` He was looking for a club in the window and , unfortunately , nothing happened , '' Smith pointed out , with Lansbury failing to impress potential suitors .
Just 26 league starts in almost four years since his £2.75 million transfer , where exactly has it all gone wrong for the former England youth ace ?
Villa , under Steve Bruce at the time , signed the Championship 's most in-form midfielder in January 2017 - or at least they thought they did - and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nottingham Forest .
The Reds skipper had scored an impressive six goals in 17 appearances prior to his B6 switch which included a standout performance at Villa Park in the 2-2 draw in September 2016 .
It would then be almost a year later until Lansbury scored his first Villa goal which came in early December away at Leeds , striking home in off the post late on at Elland Road .
His second strike - which looks to be his last - came in April 2018 in the 4-0 rout away at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hampered Lansbury 's progress , though , from ankle twists to hamstring tears with the Arsenal FA Youth Cup winner failing to build up any kind of momentum in a claret and blue shirt .
A decent pre-season followed promotion in 2019 with Smith keeping Lansbury around the first-team , most often as an unused sub with starts coming in the Carabao Cup instead .
He was , though , robbed of a match-winning strike at Crystal Palace but for Kevin Friend to intervene as momentum was curbed once again . '
H @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bodymoor , did chip in with four assists from five games in the cup last term but was taken out of the starting XI for the two-legged semi-final victory over Leicester City .
Needless to say , Lansbury did n't feature in the final at Wembley .
Ultimately , Lansbury failed when he needed to succeed the most when he was chucked two Premier League lifelines with Smith handing Villa 's fringe man shock starts against Sheffield United and Watford last December .
The boss dropped Douglas Luiz in favour of Lansbury at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fiery response while , in truth , he did n't get one .
John McGinn snapped his ankle in the game against Southampton a week later and , despite beating Norwich 1-0 the following week , Smith dropped Marvelous Nakamba this time around as Lansbury was given a chance to prove his worth once again at former club Watford .
Again , though , it was another no-show as Smith read his beaten players the riot act as he hooked Jota at half-time and Lansbury with 20 to go .
The hapless 3-0 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prove to be Lansbury 's final Premier League start for Villa and , since then , he 's managed just 11 minutes of top-flight action in defeats against Man City and Liverpool .
Decent displays at Burton and Bristol City this season in the cup were followed up by a drab outing in the defeat to Stoke City in what 's proved to be Lansbury 's final act in a Villa shirt .
`` He 'll continue to train with the football club .
He 'll be training with us to keep fit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' was Smith 's respectful response when asked what 's next for the Villa man , who could pocket as much as £1 million in wages should he stick around until his contract expires next June .
For now it seems ' H ' will remain 'as one of the boys ' around the training ground as he 's so well-liked by coaching staff and senior members of Smith 's squad alike .
You do , though , have to ask the following question : is Lansbury hungry enough to go again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too late or face petering out to become the latest player with incredible talent to vanish off the scene and be dumped on the scrapheap ?
Here 's the point : Lansbury made his professional debut aged 17 under Arsene Wenger when Arsenal hammered Sheffield United 3-0 back in October 2007 .
On the pitch that day was a certain Billy Sharp who , four years Lansbury 's senior , looks to be enjoying his football more than ever in the Premier League for his boyhood club .
Lansbury should take a leaf @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - a player who could n't lace the ex-Arsenal man 's boots at one stage - and rediscover the love of simply playing football again , a profession and sport the Enfield man 's simply forgotten what it 's all about .

From the Arsenal and England under-21 wonderkid to the Aston Villa cast off - Henri Lansbury now finds himself at a serious crossroads in his playing career.
The central midfielder, who turned 30 just 10 days ago, was called in for talks with Villa manager Dean Smith last week and was brutally told how he wouldn't be making his Premier League squad.
The head coach went on to pick as many as FOUR goalkeepers to take up almost a fifth of his Premier League playing squad, while he also named crocked striker Wesley who's not expected to return until January. Lansbury, though, was nowhere to be seen on Villa's list of players for the season ahead.
"It's been tough for Henri," Smith explained. "He's a really likeable character and a good footballer but there's been too many injuries and too many players in front of him at the moment.
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"My relationship has not changed with Henri it's just the fact there's too many people in front of him."
Smith, meanwhile, detailed how the midfielder failed to land a move away in the transfer window. "He was looking for a club in the window and, unfortunately, nothing happened," Smith pointed out, with Lansbury failing to impress potential suitors.
Just 26 league starts in almost four years since his £2.75 million transfer, where exactly has it all gone wrong for the former England youth ace?
Villa, under Steve Bruce at the time, signed the Championship's most in-form midfielder in January 2017 - or at least they thought they did - and capitalised on Lansbury's dwindling contract at Nottingham Forest. The Reds skipper had scored an impressive six goals in 17 appearances prior to his B6 switch which included a standout performance at Villa Park in the 2-2 draw in September 2016.
It would then be almost a year later until Lansbury scored his first Villa goal which came in early December away at Leeds, striking home in off the post late on at Elland Road. His second strike - which looks to be his last - came in April 2018 in the 4-0 rout away at Ipswich.
A series of injuries have hampered Lansbury's progress, though, from ankle twists to hamstring tears with the Arsenal FA Youth Cup winner failing to build up any kind of momentum in a claret and blue shirt.
A decent pre-season followed promotion in 2019 with Smith keeping Lansbury around the first-team, most often as an unused sub with starts coming in the Carabao Cup instead. He was, though, robbed of a match-winning strike at Crystal Palace but for Kevin Friend to intervene as momentum was curbed once again. 'H', as he's known around Bodymoor, did chip in with four assists from five games in the cup last term but was taken out of the starting XI for the two-legged semi-final victory over Leicester City. Needless to say, Lansbury didn't feature in the final at Wembley.
Ultimately, Lansbury failed when he needed to succeed the most when he was chucked two Premier League lifelines with Smith handing Villa's fringe man shock starts against Sheffield United and Watford last December. The boss dropped Douglas Luiz in favour of Lansbury at Bramall Lane as he looked for a fiery response while, in truth, he didn't get one.
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John McGinn snapped his ankle in the game against Southampton a week later and, despite beating Norwich 1-0 the following week, Smith dropped Marvelous Nakamba this time around as Lansbury was given a chance to prove his worth once again at former club Watford. Again, though, it was another no-show as Smith read his beaten players the riot act as he hooked Jota at half-time and Lansbury with 20 to go.
The hapless 3-0 Boxing Day defeat at Vicarage Road would prove to be Lansbury's final Premier League start for Villa and, since then, he's managed just 11 minutes of top-flight action in defeats against Man City and Liverpool. Decent displays at Burton and Bristol City this season in the cup were followed up by a drab outing in the defeat to Stoke City in what's proved to be Lansbury's final act in a Villa shirt.
"He'll continue to train with the football club. He'll be training with us to keep fit which is what he has to do," was Smith's respectful response when asked what's next for the Villa man, who could pocket as much as £1 million in wages should he stick around until his contract expires next June.
For now it seems 'H' will remain 'as one of the boys' around the training ground as he's so well-liked by coaching staff and senior members of Smith's squad alike. You do, though, have to ask the following question: is Lansbury hungry enough to go again and kick-start his career before it's too late or face petering out to become the latest player with incredible talent to vanish off the scene and be dumped on the scrapheap?
Here's the point: Lansbury made his professional debut aged 17 under Arsene Wenger when Arsenal hammered Sheffield United 3-0 back in October 2007. On the pitch that day was a certain Billy Sharp who, four years Lansbury's senior, looks to be enjoying his football more than ever in the Premier League for his boyhood club. Lansbury should take a leaf out of the United man's book - a player who couldn't lace the ex-Arsenal man's boots at one stage - and rediscover the love of simply playing football again, a profession and sport the Enfield man's simply forgotten what it's all about.


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Remembrance services will differ this year

Soaring spitfires , pre-recorded services and socially distanced wreath laying - Remembrance services will be very different across Walsall this year .
Earlier this month , Walsall Council confirmed it would be unable to hold parades for the annual Remembrance Sunday events in places including the town centre , Aldridge , Bloxwich , Brownhills , Pelsall , Short Heath and Willenhall due to the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak .
But senior councillors have assured residents that service men and women will be honoured in as safe way as possible next month .
People are being asked to lay wreaths and poppies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Remembrance Sunday on November 8 but not to congregate there on the day , when small services are being held .
Some services have already been filmed or will be filmed in the coming weeks and then broadcast on Facebook or YouTube to enable people to view services from home .
The authority added people can observe the traditional two-minute silence from home while continuing to support the Royal British Legion 's Poppy Appeal .
Councillor Garry Perry , portfolio holder for community , leisure and culture , said the message was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do so in a safe way .
In his Pelsall ward , the volunteer group Poppers - who have been knitting displays in the village for the past five years for Remembrance have helped organised a spectacular display of Spitfires .
Councillor Perry said : `` We are in our fifth year of decorating our memorial clock in the village for Remembrance .
`` The Poppers started with the Big Knit which grew and grew and each year we have changed the theme .
`` This year , the group decided they wanted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Spitfires were designed and created by Aldridge Shed . ''
`` My role was to get sponsorship which I did and we are grateful to Tarmac and Walsall Council .
`` It 's more significant this year in the symbolism this will give us .
People will be able to see what we 've done here because there is going to be no parade or usual service .
`` This is Pelsall 's way of paying respect , making sure remembrance is kept in focus and we could n't be any prouder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ energy and drive still remains the same . ''
He added : `` People will be disappointed we will not be able to respect remembrance the way we normally would but ultimately what can we do to make sure we remember but in a safe way .
`` We want to people to remember in their own hearts or own homes but do remember . ''
In Aldridge , a video to be shown on YouTube and Facebook is in the process of being created by film-maker Russell Smith that will be broadcast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tim Wilson said : `` Due to Covid , we cant meet in large numbers and we ca n't have the usual parade .
So what we 've done is agreed to have a virtual service online .
`` Over the last few weeks , Russell Smith has been recording and putting it all together .
Councillors , Wendy Morton MP , community groups , schools have all come at different times and days .
This has been going on for several weeks .
`` The service has been recorded and they will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` This is not what we wanted to do but doing nothing was not acceptable so this is obviously the right thing to do as we need to follow Government guidance .
`` Therefore we ask people not to turn up at the war memorial on Remembrance Day and that they view online instead .
`` A lot of time and effort has gone into it thanks to organisers of the committee , those who have come to lay a wreath , Russell Smith and all the other volunteers .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It 's right that we continue to show our respects and honour those who are serving now , who served before and who sadly lost their lives in different wars .
`` You can still show appreciated and how much you value them , albeit in a different way this year . ''
`` I think funds will be down this year to what is normally raised understandably .
But if we can , we should buy a poppy . ''
To help boost funds for the Royal British Legion poppy appeal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are waking 234 each - covering around 6.5 miles a day between October 1 and November 7 .
This is the equivalent of walking from Birmingham to Flanders Fields and , to date , they have raised more than £2,200 of their £3,000 target .
Mr Rellim was awarded the Chief of General Staff commendation in the Queen 's Birthday honour 's list for 33 years of service with the Scot Guards and his voluntary work .

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Soaring spitfires, pre-recorded services and socially distanced wreath laying - Remembrance services will be very different across Walsall this year.
Earlier this month, Walsall Council confirmed it would be unable to hold parades for the annual Remembrance Sunday events in places including the town centre, Aldridge, Bloxwich, Brownhills, Pelsall, Short Heath and Willenhall due to the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak.
But senior councillors have assured residents that service men and women will be honoured in as safe way as possible next month.
People are being asked to lay wreaths and poppies at war memorials in the run up to Remembrance Sunday on November 8 but not to congregate there on the day, when small services are being held.
Some services have already been filmed or will be filmed in the coming weeks and then broadcast on Facebook or YouTube to enable people to view services from home.
The authority added people can observe the traditional two-minute silence from home while continuing to support the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal.
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Councillor Garry Perry, portfolio holder for community, leisure and culture, said the message was for people to still remember but to do so in a safe way.
In his Pelsall ward, the volunteer group Poppers - who have been knitting displays in the village for the past five years for Remembrance have helped organised a spectacular display of Spitfires.
Councillor Perry said: "We are in our fifth year of decorating our memorial clock in the village for Remembrance.
"The Poppers started with the Big Knit which grew and grew and each year we have changed the theme.
"This year, the group decided they wanted to commemorate the Battle of Britain and the Spitfires were designed and created by Aldridge Shed."
"My role was to get sponsorship which I did and we are grateful to Tarmac and Walsall Council.
"It's more significant this year in the symbolism this will give us. People will be able to see what we've done here because there is going to be no parade or usual service.
"This is Pelsall's way of paying respect, making sure remembrance is kept in focus and we couldn't be any prouder of the volunteers of Poppers. Their energy and drive still remains the same."
He added: "People will be disappointed we will not be able to respect remembrance the way we normally would but ultimately what can we do to make sure we remember but in a safe way.
"We want to people to remember in their own hearts or own homes but do remember."
In Aldridge, a video to be shown on YouTube and Facebook is in the process of being created by film-maker Russell Smith that will be broadcast online on November 8.
Ward councillor Tim Wilson said: "Due to Covid, we cant meet in large numbers and we can't have the usual parade. So what we've done is agreed to have a virtual service online.
"Over the last few weeks, Russell Smith has been recording and putting it all together. Councillors, Wendy Morton MP, community groups, schools have all come at different times and days. This has been going on for several weeks.
"The service has been recorded and they will be put into the video being prepared.
"This is not what we wanted to do but doing nothing was not acceptable so this is obviously the right thing to do as we need to follow Government guidance.
"Therefore we ask people not to turn up at the war memorial on Remembrance Day and that they view online instead.
"A lot of time and effort has gone into it thanks to organisers of the committee, those who have come to lay a wreath, Russell Smith and all the other volunteers.
"It is right we remember and do something. It's right that we continue to show our respects and honour those who are serving now, who served before and who sadly lost their lives in different wars.
"You can still show appreciated and how much you value them, albeit in a different way this year."
"I think funds will be down this year to what is normally raised understandably. But if we can, we should buy a poppy."
To help boost funds for the Royal British Legion poppy appeal, members Tammie Rellim and Dave Whitehead are waking 234 each - covering around 6.5 miles a day between October 1 and November 7.
This is the equivalent of walking from Birmingham to Flanders Fields and, to date, they have raised more than £2,200 of their £3,000 target.
Mr Rellim was awarded the Chief of General Staff commendation in the Queen's Birthday honour's list for 33 years of service with the Scot Guards and his voluntary work.


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Rishi Sunak announces £2,100 a month grants for tier 2 businesses

Firms in Tier 2 coronavirus alert areas which have been hit by the restrictions will be eligible for cash grants of up to £2,100 a month , a move which will primarily benefit the hospitality , accommodation and leisure sectors , Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced .
Mr Sunak announced in Parliament that councils will be able to distribute them , and the measures will mean that accommodation , hospitality and leisure businesses will be able to get up to £2,100 for every month tier 2 restrictions apply .
That is equivalent to 70 per cent of the value of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3 , the Chancellor added , saying the grants will be retrospective .
The £2,100 grants from the government can cover any business affected by enhanced restrictions since August , Mr Sunak announced in the Commons .
Mr Sunak has also confirmed the job support scheme will be made more generous , and the employer contribution will be cut from 33 % to 5 per cent .
He says support for the self-employed will be made more generous .
Its value will rise from 20 % to 40 % , meaning people will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said there are difficult days and weeks ahead .
He told the Commons : `` Let me speak first to the people of Liverpool , Lancashire , South Yorkshire and Greater Manchester and indeed other areas moving into or already living under heightened health restrictions .
`` I understand your frustration , people need to know this is not forever .
These are temporary restrictions to help control the spread of the virus .
`` There are difficult days and weeks ahead , but we will get through this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own .
We have an economic plan that will protect the jobs and livelihoods of the British people wherever they live and whatever their situation . ''
Rishi Sunak said a tiered approach is the right way to control the spread of the virus .
He said : `` Just as we have throughout this crisis , we will listen and respond to people 's concerns as the situation demands .
`` And I make no apology for responding to changing circumstances and so today we go further . ''
He added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regional , tiered approach is the right way to control the spread of the virus . ''

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Firms in Tier 2 coronavirus alert areas which have been hit by the restrictions will be eligible for cash grants of up to £2,100 a month, a move which will primarily benefit the hospitality, accommodation and leisure sectors, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced.
Mr Sunak announced in Parliament that councils will be able to distribute them, and the measures will mean that accommodation, hospitality and leisure businesses will be able to get up to £2,100 for every month tier 2 restrictions apply.
That is equivalent to 70 per cent of the value of the grants for closed businesses in tier 3, the Chancellor added, saying the grants will be retrospective.
The £2,100 grants from the government can cover any business affected by enhanced restrictions since August, Mr Sunak announced in the Commons.
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Mr Sunak has also confirmed the job support scheme will be made more generous, and the employer contribution will be cut from 33% to 5 per cent.
He says support for the self-employed will be made more generous. Its value will rise from 20% to 40%, meaning people will be able to get £3,750 a month.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said there are difficult days and weeks ahead.
He told the Commons: "Let me speak first to the people of Liverpool, Lancashire, South Yorkshire and Greater Manchester and indeed other areas moving into or already living under heightened health restrictions.
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"I understand your frustration, people need to know this is not forever. These are temporary restrictions to help control the spread of the virus.
"There are difficult days and weeks ahead, but we will get through this together. People are not on their own. We have an economic plan that will protect the jobs and livelihoods of the British people wherever they live and whatever their situation."
Rishi Sunak said a tiered approach is the right way to control the spread of the virus.
He said: "Just as we have throughout this crisis, we will listen and respond to people's concerns as the situation demands.
"And I make no apology for responding to changing circumstances and so today we go further."
He added: "The evidence is clear - a regional, tiered approach is the right way to control the spread of the virus."


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Magaluf and Benidorm face grim future with new Covid-19 cuts

Favourite holiday haunts like Magaluf and Benidorm face economic disaster as tough new coronavirus measures are imposed .
Latest estimates suggest the Balearic Islands , including Majorca , have lost £13billion in tourist revenue since the start of the pandemic , whilst hundreds of bars and restaurants may never open again in the Costa Blanca .
New restrictions in Majorca , where the number of tourists has plummeted in resorts like Magaluf , and Ibiza limit social gatherings to just six people with owners of bars and other hospitality venues furious after the new rules were imposed this week .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ venues flouting the rules and it is likely that the curbs will remain in place until Christmas at the earliest .
The fall in revenue is estimated to be more than 82 per cent compared to 2019 , with a knock-on effect to suppliers and jobs .
Expats and workers have written to the authorities demanding to know why the new rules have been introduced when Majorca is not classed as one of Spain 's most at-risk areas .
Meanwhile , there are estimates that tourist income has collapsed by an eye-watering 70 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 2020 , with regional government in the Costa Blanca , that includes Benidorm , suggesting almost £10.5bn has been lost from economy .
Just a few hotels are said to be open this winter in the deserted resort , which is usually an all-year favourite with British holidaymakers .
In neighbouring Murcia , it has been claimed that more than 1,000 bars and restaurants will close for good because of the pandemic .
A bar owner in Benidorm posted on Twitter : “ We bobbed along in August with the Spanish holidaying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the street .
Just desolate . ''
The post added : “ Benidorm is going to struggle to get out of this mess.
” Large parts of the Costa Blanca region face further restrictions in an attempt to halt the spread of the virus with capacity limited to 50 per cent in restaurants with tables of no more than six people .
Social gatherings are also limited to six .
Spanish government health minister Salvador Illa said the country needed drastic measures to combat the surge in coronavirus cases with further restrictions including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first country in Western Europe to have recorded more than one million cases of the virus .

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Favourite holiday haunts like Magaluf and Benidorm face economic disaster as tough new coronavirus measures are imposed.
Latest estimates suggest the Balearic Islands, including Majorca, have lost £13billion in tourist revenue since the start of the pandemic, whilst hundreds of bars and restaurants may never open again in the Costa Blanca.
New restrictions in Majorca, where the number of tourists has plummeted in resorts like Magaluf, and Ibiza limit social gatherings to just six people with owners of bars and other hospitality venues furious after the new rules were imposed this week.
Police are taking tough action against any venues flouting the rules and it is likely that the curbs will remain in place until Christmas at the earliest.
The fall in revenue is estimated to be more than 82 per cent compared to 2019, with a knock-on effect to suppliers and jobs.
Expats and workers have written to the authorities demanding to know why the new rules have been introduced when Majorca is not classed as one of Spain's most at-risk areas.
Meanwhile, there are estimates that tourist income has collapsed by an eye-watering 70 per cent during the first nine months of 2020, with regional government in the Costa Blanca, that includes Benidorm, suggesting almost £10.5bn has been lost from economy.
Just a few hotels are said to be open this winter in the deserted resort, which is usually an all-year favourite with British holidaymakers. In neighbouring Murcia, it has been claimed that more than 1,000 bars and restaurants will close for good because of the pandemic.
A bar owner in Benidorm posted on Twitter: “We bobbed along in August with the Spanish holidaying here. Yesterday it was horrendous down the street. Just desolate."
The post added: “Benidorm is going to struggle to get out of this mess.”
Large parts of the Costa Blanca region face further restrictions in an attempt to halt the spread of the virus with capacity limited to 50 per cent in restaurants with tables of no more than six people.
Social gatherings are also limited to six.
Spanish government health minister Salvador Illa said the country needed drastic measures to combat the surge in coronavirus cases with further restrictions including curfews possible.
On Wednesday Spain became the first country in Western Europe to have recorded more than one million cases of the virus.


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Man hurt as two lorries and van collide on M6

A man was injured after two lorries and a van were involved in a collision on a busy stretch of the M6 .
The van passenger was hurt as the three vehicles crashed near to J8 for the M5 link on Thursday morning ( October 22 ) .
Fortunately , his injuries were not believed to be serious , according to medics called to the scene just before 8.30am .
He was treated on scene and transported by ambulance to Walsall Manor Hospital .
The drivers of the van and two lorries were not hurt in the crash , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ major disruption on the M6 between J6 for Spaghetti Junction and J9 for Wednesbury , with hour-long delays reported .
Motorists travelling via the adjoining M5 were warned of 25 minute tailbacks near to J1 for West Bromwich .
The lanes have since been cleared and congestion has eased in the area .
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service read : `` We were called at 8.29am this morning to reports of a collision involving two lorries and a van near to junction 8 of the M6 , one ambulance was sent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we discovered one patient , a man , who was the passenger in the van .
`` He was treated for injuries not believed to be serious before being taken to Walsall Manor for further treatment .
`` The drivers of the van and the two lorries were uninjured in the incident . ''

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A man was injured after two lorries and a van were involved in a collision on a busy stretch of the M6.
The van passenger was hurt as the three vehicles crashed near to J8 for the M5 link on Thursday morning (October 22).
Fortunately, his injuries were not believed to be serious, according to medics called to the scene just before 8.30am.
He was treated on scene and transported by ambulance to Walsall Manor Hospital.
The drivers of the van and two lorries were not hurt in the crash, the ambulance service added.
The incident sparked major disruption on the M6 between J6 for Spaghetti Junction and J9 for Wednesbury, with hour-long delays reported.
Motorists travelling via the adjoining M5 were warned of 25 minute tailbacks near to J1 for West Bromwich.
The lanes have since been cleared and congestion has eased in the area.
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service read: "We were called at 8.29am this morning to reports of a collision involving two lorries and a van near to junction 8 of the M6, one ambulance was sent to the scene.
"On arrival we discovered one patient, a man, who was the passenger in the van.
"He was treated for injuries not believed to be serious before being taken to Walsall Manor for further treatment.
"The drivers of the van and the two lorries were uninjured in the incident."


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Andy Burnham 'open-mouthed' as Birmingham gets extra tier 2 support

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said he was left `` open-mouthed '' by the news of expected new support for London and Birmingham going into Tier 2 while parts of the north had been in the same position for the past three months .
It comes after Jacob Rees-Mogg has accused Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham of `` playing party politics of the cheapest and most disagreeable kind '' .
Speaking to a Business , Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee in Parliament , Mr Burnham said : `` I honestly was just open-mouthed really when I read the headlines last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a support package , it was billed as being for London and Birmingham .
`` And it was just a case of 'Hello !
We 've been under these restrictions for three months ' .
`` Bolton had their pubs closed for three weeks with nothing , absolutely nothing .
`` Why do we see London 's issues , much more than we see Liverpool 's issues , Greater Manchester 's issues ?
`` That , I think , is a really troubling question that this committee needs to talk about as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ways it makes me ask what was this last week all about then ?
The slightly brutal nature of the process that we were all in .
`` On Tuesday in my final discussion with the Prime Minister I was making the clear pitch to him that we had been in three months of restrictions and therefore we were in a different position to the Liverpool City Region and different to Lancashire .
`` That factor did not weight at all in the final analysis .
They basically said , 'No you are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ population based figure for Lancashire and Liverpool ' .
`` I just think there are major questions for the government to answer here as to how it is treating places . ''

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Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said he was left "open-mouthed" by the news of expected new support for London and Birmingham going into Tier 2 while parts of the north had been in the same position for the past three months.
It comes after Jacob Rees-Mogg has accused Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham of "playing party politics of the cheapest and most disagreeable kind".
Speaking to a Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee in Parliament, Mr Burnham said: "I honestly was just open-mouthed really when I read the headlines last night, that there was going to be a support package, it was billed as being for London and Birmingham.
"And it was just a case of 'Hello! We've been under these restrictions for three months'.
"Bolton had their pubs closed for three weeks with nothing, absolutely nothing.
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"Why do we see London's issues, much more than we see Liverpool's issues, Greater Manchester's issues?
"That, I think, is a really troubling question that this committee needs to talk about as part of this.
"In some ways it makes me ask what was this last week all about then? The slightly brutal nature of the process that we were all in.
"On Tuesday in my final discussion with the Prime Minister I was making the clear pitch to him that we had been in three months of restrictions and therefore we were in a different position to the Liverpool City Region and different to Lancashire.
"That factor did not weight at all in the final analysis. They basically said, 'No you are going to get the same as the population based figure for Lancashire and Liverpool'.
"I just think there are major questions for the government to answer here as to how it is treating places."


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Watch as Mazda stolen from Halesowen is fitted with false plates

A trio were caught on camera as they put false plates on a stolen car .
The silver Mazda was stolen during a car key burglary in County Park Avenue , Halesowen .
Crooks forced their way into the property in the early hours of July 21 , swiped the keys and drove off .
The vehicle was then picked up on camera in Bigwood Drive , Bartley Green , where three people can be seen changing the number plates .
West Midlands Police has now released the footage - which can be viewed above - and urged anyone with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the force said : `` Do you recognise these people ?
We want to speak to them about a car key burglary on County Park Avenue , Halesowen in the early hours of Tuesday , July 21 .
`` We believe they forced entry into the house , before taking car keys and driving off in the stolen silver Mazda .
`` They then drove to Bigwood Drive , Bartley Green , where they changed the number plates .
`` We have been tracking CCTV and working to identify the group , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` If you recognise them , or have any information please contact us . ''
Information can be passed on via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk or by calling 101 .
People are asked to quote crime reference number 20DY/170397V/20 .

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A trio were caught on camera as they put false plates on a stolen car.
The silver Mazda was stolen during a car key burglary in County Park Avenue, Halesowen.
Crooks forced their way into the property in the early hours of July 21, swiped the keys and drove off.
The vehicle was then picked up on camera in Bigwood Drive, Bartley Green, where three people can be seen changing the number plates.
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West Midlands Police has now released the footage - which can be viewed above - and urged anyone with information to come forward.
A spokesman for the force said: "Do you recognise these people? We want to speak to them about a car key burglary on County Park Avenue, Halesowen in the early hours of Tuesday, July 21.
"We believe they forced entry into the house, before taking car keys and driving off in the stolen silver Mazda.
"They then drove to Bigwood Drive, Bartley Green, where they changed the number plates.
"We have been tracking CCTV and working to identify the group, but now we need your help.
"If you recognise them, or have any information please contact us."
Information can be passed on via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk or by calling 101.
People are asked to quote crime reference number 20DY/170397V/20.


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Aston Villa's John McGinn anticipating tough Leeds United test

Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn knows Leeds United will present one of the toughest tests his side will face all season - and has joked that recovering from a match against Marcelo Bielsa 's side takes longer than normal .
Villa welcome their former Championship rivals to Villa Park on Friday night ( 8pm ) hoping to keep up their 100 per cent start to the Premier League season .
McGinn is back to his best after recovering from an ankle injury suffered in December and has begun the 2020-21 season well , scoring one and registering four assists for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meanwhile , suffered a 1-0 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers last time out on Monday night .
That game was 24 hours later than Villa 's win at Leicester City , with McGinn and his team-mates hoping to profit from an extra day 's rest .
A 1-1 draw with Manchester City and the Wolves loss followed the win at Bramall lane with the 2020-21 Premier League schedule handing the Whites a tough start .
`` I think I speak for most Premier League teams when I say that Leeds is one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' McGinn told avfc.co.uk .
`` You need a couple of days off after you 've played them , but hopefully they 'll be tired from their game against Wolves .
`` Villa Park is somewhere we want to make a fortress , and we 've done that so far this season .
Hopefully we can carry that on this Friday . ''

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Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn knows Leeds United will present one of the toughest tests his side will face all season - and has joked that recovering from a match against Marcelo Bielsa's side takes longer than normal.
Villa welcome their former Championship rivals to Villa Park on Friday night (8pm) hoping to keep up their 100 per cent start to the Premier League season.
McGinn is back to his best after recovering from an ankle injury suffered in December and has begun the 2020-21 season well, scoring one and registering four assists for Dean Smith's men.
Leeds, meanwhile, suffered a 1-0 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers last time out on Monday night.
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That game was 24 hours later than Villa's win at Leicester City, with McGinn and his team-mates hoping to profit from an extra day's rest.
Leeds haven't won since September 27, a 1-0 defeat of Sheffield United.
A 1-1 draw with Manchester City and the Wolves loss followed the win at Bramall lane with the 2020-21 Premier League schedule handing the Whites a tough start.
"I think I speak for most Premier League teams when I say that Leeds is one of the most difficult fixtures on the calendar," McGinn told avfc.co.uk.
"You need a couple of days off after you've played them, but hopefully they'll be tired from their game against Wolves.
"Villa Park is somewhere we want to make a fortress, and we've done that so far this season. Hopefully we can carry that on this Friday."


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Fury after Birmingham Tories vote against free meals plan

Labour politicians have delivered an angry attack on Conservative MPs who voted against proposals to give low-income families food vouchers during the school holidays .
Birmingham 's two Conservative MPs , Gary Sambrook ( Con Northfield ) and Andrew Mitchell ( Con Sutton Coldfield ) , both voted on Wednesday night against a Labour motion calling for the voucher scheme to be extended at least until Easter next year .
That would mean it covered the upcoming half term , and the Christmas holiday .
Footballer Marcus Rashford had been leading a campaign for the scheme to be extended , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vouchers during this year 's summer holidays .
But the motion was defeated by 261 votes in favour to 322 against .
Five Conservative MPs , none of them in West Midlands seats , voted with Labour .
The Government originally provided parents with vouchers worth £15 per child per week during the national lockdown , when schools were closed .
They were designed to replace free school meals .
It says the scheme is no longer needed , because most children are now able to go to school .
Ministers say that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their own children during the school holidays , and argue that benefits for low-income families such as Universal Credit have been increased .
Richard Burden , the former Labour MP for Northfield , said on Twitter : `` MPs should be accountable for their actions and Birmingham Northfield ’ s MP should certainly be held to account for this vote .
In the meantime , the consequence of his vote locally will be that children in his constituency will go hungry .
Shameful . ''
Mr Sambrook was not immediately available for comment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Birmingham Hodge Hill , said : `` Never forget this .
Never forget . ''
But one Conservative MP accused Labour of attempting to undermine the Government 's attempts to deal with coronavirus in order to get publicity .
She said : `` I will not be voting for a Labour motion that is just one more action by those intent on undermining and derailing the response to this national crisis with yet another strapline . ''
Highlighting financial support the government has provided during the coronavirus pandemic , she said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by families was over £380 million .
Alongside the income-protection schemes , which have so far protected 12 million jobs , the Government have provided £63 million in welfare assistance funding to local authorities to support families with urgent needs . ''
She also said that Labour had not provided low-income familes with food vouchers during school holidays when they were in power .
Tahir Ali , Labour MP for Birmingham , Hall Green , told the House of Commons : `` In my constituency alone , 15,335 children live in poverty , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free school meals so that they can go to school and receive the education they deserve .
Across Birmingham , the number of pupils who rely on free school meals is higher than in many parts of the country , and that is due in no small part to the shocking levels of poverty that many families currently find themselves in .
It is obvious that such poverty and the subsequent support needed by those families does not come to an end when the school term ends . ''
He said the meals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my constituency who are facing the full force of lost income due to the pandemic and the resultant recession .
I have received a great many messages from constituents urging action on free school meals .
I , along with my constituents , believe that extending free school meals over the school holidays for the period stated in the motion is the very least this Government can do to assist families in need . ''
Nottingham Conservative MP Ben Bradley engaged in a Twitter exchange with Rashford , writing : “ Gov has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , helping people to help themselves , balancing the books .
“ Not as simple as you to make out Marcus .
Extending FSM to sch hols passes responsibility for feeding kids away from parents , to the State .
It increases dependency.
” Rashford tweeted back : “ Ben , the economy already pays a high price for child hunger .
If children were fed properly you would increase educational attainment and boost life chances .
@ KelloggsUKI calculated we would spend at least £5.2M a year on lost teaching hours as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ And for a more humane response , since March , 32 % of families have suffered a drop in income .
Nearly 1 million have fallen off the payroll .
This is not dependency , this a cry for help .
There are no jobs !
!
250 % increase in food poverty and rising .
Nobody said this was simple… ”

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Labour politicians have delivered an angry attack on Conservative MPs who voted against proposals to give low-income families food vouchers during the school holidays.
Birmingham's two Conservative MPs, Gary Sambrook (Con Northfield) and Andrew Mitchell (Con Sutton Coldfield), both voted on Wednesday night against a Labour motion calling for the voucher scheme to be extended at least until Easter next year. That would mean it covered the upcoming half term, and the Christmas holiday.
Footballer Marcus Rashford had been leading a campaign for the scheme to be extended, after previously convincing the government to provide vouchers during this year's summer holidays. But the motion was defeated by 261 votes in favour to 322 against. Five Conservative MPs, none of them in West Midlands seats, voted with Labour.
The Government originally provided parents with vouchers worth £15 per child per week during the national lockdown, when schools were closed. They were designed to replace free school meals.
It says the scheme is no longer needed, because most children are now able to go to school. Ministers say that parents have always been expected to feed their own children during the school holidays, and argue that benefits for low-income families such as Universal Credit have been increased.
Richard Burden, the former Labour MP for Northfield, said on Twitter: "MPs should be accountable for their actions and Birmingham Northfield’s MP should certainly be held to account for this vote. In the meantime, the consequence of his vote locally will be that children in his constituency will go hungry. Shameful."
Mr Sambrook was not immediately available for comment.
Liam Byrne, Labour MP for Birmingham Hodge Hill, said: "Never forget this. Never forget."
But one Conservative MP accused Labour of attempting to undermine the Government's attempts to deal with coronavirus in order to get publicity.
Black Country Conservative MP Suzanne Webb (Stourbridge) said Labour wanted a "strapline", a type of newspaper headline.
She said: "I will not be voting for a Labour motion that is just one more action by those intent on undermining and derailing the response to this national crisis with yet another strapline."
Highlighting financial support the government has provided during the coronavirus pandemic, she said: "The total amount of supermarket vouchers redeemed by families was over £380 million. Alongside the income-protection schemes, which have so far protected 12 million jobs, the Government have provided £63 million in welfare assistance funding to local authorities to support families with urgent needs."
She also said that Labour had not provided low-income familes with food vouchers during school holidays when they were in power.
Tahir Ali, Labour MP for Birmingham, Hall Green, told the House of Commons: "In my constituency alone, 15,335 children live in poverty, and many of those children depend on free school meals so that they can go to school and receive the education they deserve. Across Birmingham, the number of pupils who rely on free school meals is higher than in many parts of the country, and that is due in no small part to the shocking levels of poverty that many families currently find themselves in. It is obvious that such poverty and the subsequent support needed by those families does not come to an end when the school term ends."
He said the meals proposals "are essential to families in my constituency who are facing the full force of lost income due to the pandemic and the resultant recession. I have received a great many messages from constituents urging action on free school meals. I, along with my constituents, believe that extending free school meals over the school holidays for the period stated in the motion is the very least this Government can do to assist families in need."
Nottingham Conservative MP Ben Bradley engaged in a Twitter exchange with Rashford, writing: “Gov has lots of responsibilities: supporting the vulnerable, helping people to help themselves, balancing the books.
“Not as simple as you to make out Marcus. Extending FSM to sch hols passes responsibility for feeding kids away from parents, to the State. It increases dependency.”
Rashford tweeted back: “Ben, the economy already pays a high price for child hunger. If children were fed properly you would increase educational attainment and boost life chances. @KelloggsUKI calculated we would spend at least £5.2M a year on lost teaching hours as teachers are caring for hungry kids.
“And for a more humane response, since March, 32% of families have suffered a drop in income. Nearly 1 million have fallen off the payroll. This is not dependency, this a cry for help. There are no jobs!! 250% increase in food poverty and rising. Nobody said this was simple…”


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Gogglebox fans all saying the same thing as show announces format change

Gogglebox is undergoing some big changes for its instalment on Friday night , Channel 4 has confirmed .
A raft of new faces - some very familiar - will feature on the sofa-based Channel 4 favourite on Friday October 23 .
The changes are set to be made as part of Stand up to Cancer .
Regardless of which version is your favourite , the celebrity version or the normal , civilian series , fans will be delighted that the award-winning show is back for a new Stand Up To Cancer special tomorrow .
In recent years , the famous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reece Shearsmith , Naomi Campbell and Noel Gallagher , and Danny and Dani Dyer .
Unfortunately , apart from Celebrity Gogglebox favourites Mo Gilligan and Babatunde Aleshe , and Line of Duty stars Vicky McClure and Martin Compston , we do n't know who will be joining them .
However , viewers should expect a few tears as well as a lot of laughs .
`` OMG !
vicky and martin will be on celebrity gogglebox SU2C this friday !
!
let ’ s hope the gaffer joins them too '' one wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Omg can ’ t wait @ Vicky_McClure @ martin_compston # LOD # LOD6 # DSArnott # DIFleming # Gogglebox # SU2C `` The famous faces will be joined by the likes of the Malone family , from Manchester , and Siddiqui clan ( Sid , Umar and Bassit ) , who hail from Derbyshire , in the East Midlands .
Other cast members who are popular on the show include the Michael family , from Brighton , and Jenny and Lee , who hail from Hull .
Expect to see Ellie and Izzy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Sophie , the brother and sister duo from Blackpool .
Gogglebox : Celebrity Special for Stand Up To Cancer airs on Channel 4 on Friday October 23 , airing at 9pm and being available on All 4 after .

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Gogglebox is undergoing some big changes for its instalment on Friday night, Channel 4 has confirmed.
A raft of new faces - some very familiar - will feature on the sofa-based Channel 4 favourite on Friday October 23.
The changes are set to be made as part of Stand up to Cancer.
Regardless of which version is your favourite, the celebrity version or the normal, civilian series, fans will be delighted that the award-winning show is back for a new Stand Up To Cancer special tomorrow.
In recent years, the famous sofa dwellers have included Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith, Naomi Campbell and Noel Gallagher, and Danny and Dani Dyer.
Unfortunately, apart from Celebrity Gogglebox favourites Mo Gilligan and Babatunde Aleshe, and Line of Duty stars Vicky McClure and Martin Compston, we don't know who will be joining them.
However, viewers should expect a few tears as well as a lot of laughs.
"OMG! vicky and martin will be on celebrity gogglebox SU2C this friday!! let’s hope the gaffer joins them too" one wrote, while a second added: "Omg can’t wait @Vicky_McClure @martin_compston #LOD #LOD6 #DSArnott #DIFleming #Gogglebox #SU2C "
The famous faces will be joined by the likes of the Malone family, from Manchester, and Siddiqui clan (Sid, Umar and Bassit), who hail from Derbyshire, in the East Midlands.
Other cast members who are popular on the show include the Michael family, from Brighton, and Jenny and Lee, who hail from Hull.
Expect to see Ellie and Izzy, too, as well as Pete and Sophie, the brother and sister duo from Blackpool.
Gogglebox: Celebrity Special for Stand Up To Cancer airs on Channel 4 on Friday October 23, airing at 9pm and being available on All 4 after.


birminghammail--2020-10-22--Marc Roberts has his say on Birmingham City's goal drought

Marc Roberts believes Birmingham City need to be more ‘ aggressively-minded ’ as they seek a solution to their goal shortage .
Blues have shored up their defence superbly , having conceded only four times in their first six matches – set against 12 from their final half-dozen fixtures last season .
However , that has come at a cost at the other end of the pitch and Aitor Karanka ’ s men have scored only three in the first six games – two from corners and one from the penalty spot .
They drew a blank in the 1-0 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when the case for setting up so cautiously against a team that was in the Premier League last season was clear .
Blues are likely to open-up depending on the opposition – something Roberts says should happen .
“ We can only keep improving as a team , keep taking on board what the gaffer is doing , everyone has bought into it , as you can see the effort levels are there , it ’ s maybe just about improving our own quality , ” he told Blues TV .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more aggressive going forward , maybe taking a risk or two in the right areas and keeping the ball up there .
“ I think we are a lot more sure as a team , not just as a backline the lads have been class , that comes from the front and midfield a lot more disciplined .
“ That runs through the full team , that ’ s what the gaffer has done since he has come here .
“ We can only then work on the other side of the game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ourselves .
“ Like I say I think we need to be a bit more aggressively-minded in the opponent ’ s half and a bit more ruthless.
” Tuesday ’ s match represented a first start of the season for Roberts as Karanka opted for three centre backs in a 5-4-1 .
Roberts was well protected and performed creditably as Blues rarely lost their defensive shape - before they were undone by a late Mario Vrancic strike .
He admits competition for places has been hard and sees that as a positive .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he continued .
“ Everyone has started off really well , I couldn ’ t really have many complaints you have to respect the gaffer ’ s decision .
“ But as you see everyone has got to be ready to play their part , I am only a part of that .
Everyone ’ s part of the same squad , everyone is pulling in the same direction .
“ People who aren ’ t even in the squad will still get games , still be ready and training .
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It ’ s really good .
“ That can only stand us in good stead going forward , there are a lot of games coming up , suspensions , injuries , everybody is going to need to play a part.
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Marc Roberts believes Birmingham City need to be more ‘aggressively-minded’ as they seek a solution to their goal shortage.
Blues have shored up their defence superbly, having conceded only four times in their first six matches – set against 12 from their final half-dozen fixtures last season.
However, that has come at a cost at the other end of the pitch and Aitor Karanka’s men have scored only three in the first six games – two from corners and one from the penalty spot.
They drew a blank in the 1-0 defeat at Norwich City in midweek, when the case for setting up so cautiously against a team that was in the Premier League last season was clear.
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Blues are likely to open-up depending on the opposition – something Roberts says should happen.
“We can only keep improving as a team, keep taking on board what the gaffer is doing, everyone has bought into it, as you can see the effort levels are there, it’s maybe just about improving our own quality,” he told Blues TV.
“We have got to be a little bit more aggressive going forward, maybe taking a risk or two in the right areas and keeping the ball up there.
“I think we are a lot more sure as a team, not just as a backline the lads have been class, that comes from the front and midfield a lot more disciplined.
“That runs through the full team, that’s what the gaffer has done since he has come here.
“We can only then work on the other side of the game and try and create a bit more ourselves.
“Like I say I think we need to be a bit more aggressively-minded in the opponent’s half and a bit more ruthless.”
Tuesday’s match represented a first start of the season for Roberts as Karanka opted for three centre backs in a 5-4-1.
Roberts was well protected and performed creditably as Blues rarely lost their defensive shape - before they were undone by a late Mario Vrancic strike.
He admits competition for places has been hard and sees that as a positive.
“It’s good,” he continued. “Everyone has started off really well, I couldn’t really have many complaints you have to respect the gaffer’s decision.
“But as you see everyone has got to be ready to play their part, I am only a part of that. Everyone’s part of the same squad, everyone is pulling in the same direction.
“People who aren’t even in the squad will still get games, still be ready and training.
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"The intensity the lads put in, even the lads who aren’t playing, it’s a joke really. It’s really good.
“That can only stand us in good stead going forward, there are a lot of games coming up, suspensions, injuries, everybody is going to need to play a part.”
Adam Clayton will be banned for this weekend’s trip to QPR after picking up two yellows at Carrow Road.