birminghammail--2020-09-25--Wilder offers update on his interest in Villa target Brewster

Sheffield United are still in the race for Aston Villa striker target Rhian Brewster , Chris Wilder has confirmed .
The Blades boss admitted to speaking with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp about the youngster 's availability earlier in the window and confirmed an official enquiry had been made .
Asked about both Brewster and Arsenal forward Folarin Balogun at his latest press conference , Wilder explained his interest in both players .
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`` I am uncomfortable talking about other players .
We have enquired about a number of players and hopefully we will get one over the line @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from last year on reflection where we need to improve and get better quality in that group , especially with Lys ( Mousset ) not being available .
`` We need to add and the owner understands that .
We all have this opinion during lockdown and second part of the season that finances would not be heavily invested .
`` That ’ s gone through the window , everyone is adding to their group and it ’ s important we do in a relative way with what we have to spend .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liverpool squad which defeated Lincoln City 7-2 in the Carabao Cup on Thursday night and has also been linked with Crystal Palace .

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Sheffield United are still in the race for Aston Villa striker target Rhian Brewster, Chris Wilder has confirmed.
The Blades boss admitted to speaking with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp about the youngster's availability earlier in the window and confirmed an official enquiry had been made.
Asked about both Brewster and Arsenal forward Folarin Balogun at his latest press conference, Wilder explained his interest in both players.
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"It’s difficult to sit here and say we haven’t made enquiries," Wilder told our sister title YorkshireLive.
"I am uncomfortable talking about other players. We have enquired about a number of players and hopefully we will get one over the line.
"It’s an area from last year on reflection where we need to improve and get better quality in that group, especially with Lys (Mousset) not being available.
"We need to add and the owner understands that. We all have this opinion during lockdown and second part of the season that finances would not be heavily invested.
"That’s gone through the window, everyone is adding to their group and it’s important we do in a relative way with what we have to spend."
Brewster was left out of the Liverpool squad which defeated Lincoln City 7-2 in the Carabao Cup on Thursday night and has also been linked with Crystal Palace.


birminghammail--2020-09-25--Hackers share 'offensive material' in Worcester church Zoom meeting

Police are investigating after a Zoom meeting attended by churchgoers was infiltrated by hackers who shared offensive material .
Members of the Worcester Diocese were left horrified as they were subjected to pictures of Nazi flags and videos of gay porn during the virtual meeting on Monday ( September 21 ) .
A video posted to YouTube , which was later removed , also showed that the parishioners were urged to 'convert to Islam ' by the unwanted guests .
The Diocese has since apologised to those who witnessed the 'unpleasant ' content and has offered support to members who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Police meanwhile are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward .
A spokesperson for Worcester Diocese said : `` We are currently running a series of online meetings to enable people from our churches across Worcestershire and Dudley to become involved in the future plans for our Diocese .
`` These have been well attended and very positively received .
Anyone is welcome to attend and although we keep a list , we don ’ t always know the people who have signed up .
`` Unfortunately at our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ admitted who shared some offensive and disturbing content on both their profile pictures and in the chat line .
`` We removed a number of people immediately , but one remained undetected and therefore we took the decision to end the meeting .
`` As a result we have increased our security and changed our processes .
`` We have also reported the incident to the police and anyone with any information on those who accessed the meeting should contact them quoting crime number 22/81481/20 .
`` We have apologised to all those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meeting and have offered the opportunity to speak to a member of our safeguarding team if anyone was distressed by what they saw . ''
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police added : `` We are investigating after a virtual meeting of the Worcester Diocese was infiltrated by unwanted guests . ''
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police with the crime number 22/81481/20 .

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Police are investigating after a Zoom meeting attended by churchgoers was infiltrated by hackers who shared offensive material.
Members of the Worcester Diocese were left horrified as they were subjected to pictures of Nazi flags and videos of gay porn during the virtual meeting on Monday (September 21).
A video posted to YouTube, which was later removed, also showed that the parishioners were urged to 'convert to Islam' by the unwanted guests.
The Diocese has since apologised to those who witnessed the 'unpleasant' content and has offered support to members who were distressed by what they had seen.
Police meanwhile are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
A spokesperson for Worcester Diocese said: "We are currently running a series of online meetings to enable people from our churches across Worcestershire and Dudley to become involved in the future plans for our Diocese.
"These have been well attended and very positively received. Anyone is welcome to attend and although we keep a list, we don’t always know the people who have signed up.
"Unfortunately at our meeting on Monday, several people were admitted who shared some offensive and disturbing content on both their profile pictures and in the chat line.
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"We removed a number of people immediately, but one remained undetected and therefore we took the decision to end the meeting.
"As a result we have increased our security and changed our processes.
"We have also reported the incident to the police and anyone with any information on those who accessed the meeting should contact them quoting crime number 22/81481/20.
"We have apologised to all those who were present at Monday’s meeting and have offered the opportunity to speak to a member of our safeguarding team if anyone was distressed by what they saw."
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police added: "We are investigating after a virtual meeting of the Worcester Diocese was infiltrated by unwanted guests."
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police with the crime number 22/81481/20.


birminghammail--2020-09-25--Huge factory blaze was started deliberately

Firefighters believe the massive fire at a Walsall factory was started deliberately .
West Midlands Fire Service say that the blaze at the Marsh Street-based property is now being treated as suspicious .
Residents in Crown Lofts , a nearby apartment building , had to be evacuated as fire crews desperately tried to extinguish the blaze at around 6.30pm on Thursday , September 24 .
At the height of the blaze , 50 firefighters were drafted in to tackle the flames as they came perilously close to spreading to neighbouring flats .
A spokesman for the service said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And all residents have returned to their flats .
Investigations have now begun into the cause of the fire and crews will remain on scene for some time .
But West Midlands Fire Service 's investigators have now said they believe the fire was started deliberately and are working with a Walsall Council structural engineer this morning who is assessing the safety of the building .
They added : `` Our investigators believe last night 's fire in Walsall was started deliberately .
`` We have one crew still at the scene and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ structural engineer who will be assessing the safety of the building this morning . ''
Footage taken from nearby flats show the extent of the fire , as flames pour from the building and smoke is sent billowing into the air .
Watch the video above .
The fire-ravaged site is close to Walsall Art Gallery and the town Wharf and a variety of popular bars and venues .
In 2018 , plans to build 236 luxury apartments by demolishing three derelict industrial premises in Walsall - including William House - were submitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Homes and Developments would have seen historic Greatrex House , William House and Navigation Street offices , situated in St Matthew 's Ward close to the town centre canal basin and New Art Gallery , razed to make way for the one and two-bedroom flats .
But last year , a fire ravaged Greatrex House , on nearby Navigation Street - just yards from yesterday 's blaze on Marsh Lane .

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Firefighters believe the massive fire at a Walsall factory was started deliberately.
West Midlands Fire Service say that the blaze at the Marsh Street-based property is now being treated as suspicious.
Residents in Crown Lofts, a nearby apartment building, had to be evacuated as fire crews desperately tried to extinguish the blaze at around 6.30pm on Thursday, September 24.
At the height of the blaze, 50 firefighters were drafted in to tackle the flames as they came perilously close to spreading to neighbouring flats.
A spokesman for the service said: "The fire had now been extinguished. And all residents have returned to their flats. Investigations have now begun into the cause of the fire and crews will remain on scene for some time.
But West Midlands Fire Service's investigators have now said they believe the fire was started deliberately and are working with a Walsall Council structural engineer this morning who is assessing the safety of the building.
They added: "Our investigators believe last night's fire in Walsall was started deliberately.
"We have one crew still at the scene and will be working with a Walsall Council structural engineer who will be assessing the safety of the building this morning."
Footage taken from nearby flats show the extent of the fire, as flames pour from the building and smoke is sent billowing into the air. Watch the video above.
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The fire-ravaged site is close to Walsall Art Gallery and the town Wharf and a variety of popular bars and venues.
West Midlands Police ordered residents to avoid the area.
In 2018, plans to build 236 luxury apartments by demolishing three derelict industrial premises in Walsall - including William House - were submitted to planners.
The proposals by Total Homes and Developments would have seen historic Greatrex House, William House and Navigation Street offices, situated in St Matthew's Ward close to the town centre canal basin and New Art Gallery, razed to make way for the one and two-bedroom flats.
But last year, a fire ravaged Greatrex House, on nearby Navigation Street - just yards from yesterday's blaze on Marsh Lane.


birminghammail--2020-09-25--Thousands back petition to axe nude family swim event at Waterworld

Thousands are calling for a nude family swim event to be cancelled after it was organised at a Staffordshire family-friendly water park .
Waterworld , in Stoke-on-Trent , will hold the event this weekend - despite criticism from victims of the Rotherham grooming gang .
Families have also called for it to be scrapped , with 4,000 signing a petition on Change.org .
The event is organised by organised by British Naturism which says , despite Covid-19 fears , the event will go ahead this Saturday .
But a Change.org petition is calling for its axing , with organisers saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CHILDREN AND GET THIS STOPPED . ''
Nearly 4,000 have backed it , with one writing : `` How is this allowed to go ahead ? ''
`` I am signing this for the voiceless , '' a second agreed .
`` I am signing to protect kids , '' a third agreed .
A British Naturism spokesman said : `` British Naturism is an organisation that has been in existence for over 50 years with many of our clubs being even older .
We have a membership of 9,000 over 18s .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and safety responsibility seriously and review our practices in advance of every event we run .
`` We have a robust child and vulnerable adults safeguarding policy - it ’ s actually rather ignorant of the complainers to assume that we don ’ t .
`` We also have a strict ‘ no cameras ’ rule with any photographs to record the event only being taken by our official photographer , who follow certain guidelines about what can be taken .
`` Children at our events are always supervised by their parents and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ schools , churches , scouts , play areas and other venues where parents opt to leave their children in the care of others .
`` Naturist swims are being successfully - and safely - run all around the country throughout the year . ''

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Thousands are calling for a nude family swim event to be cancelled after it was organised at a Staffordshire family-friendly water park.
Waterworld, in Stoke-on-Trent, will hold the event this weekend - despite criticism from victims of the Rotherham grooming gang.
Families have also called for it to be scrapped, with 4,000 signing a petition on Change.org.
The event is organised by organised by British Naturism which says, despite Covid-19 fears, the event will go ahead this Saturday.
The event typically attracts hundreds of visitors.
But a Change.org petition is calling for its axing, with organisers saying: "WE NEED TO PROTECT OUR CHILDREN AND GET THIS STOPPED."
Nearly 4,000 have backed it, with one writing: "How is this allowed to go ahead?"
"I am signing this for the voiceless," a second agreed.
"I am signing to protect kids," a third agreed.
A British Naturism spokesman said: "British Naturism is an organisation that has been in existence for over 50 years with many of our clubs being even older. We have a membership of 9,000 over 18s.
"We take our safeguarding and health and safety responsibility seriously and review our practices in advance of every event we run.
"We have a robust child and vulnerable adults safeguarding policy - it’s actually rather ignorant of the complainers to assume that we don’t.
"We also have a strict ‘no cameras’ rule with any photographs to record the event only being taken by our official photographer, who follow certain guidelines about what can be taken.
"Children at our events are always supervised by their parents and not allowed to attend unaccompanied - unlike schools, churches, scouts, play areas and other venues where parents opt to leave their children in the care of others.
"Naturist swims are being successfully - and safely - run all around the country throughout the year."


birminghammail--2020-09-25--Blues academy star Gray could leave Leicester before deadline

Demarai Gray is free to leave Leicester City if he wants to source more regular football , Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers has revealed .
Winger Gray left Birmingham City for the King Power Stadium in January 2016 after making his breakthrough into the Blues first-team as a teenager under Lee Clark , and then more prominently under Gary Rowett .
Make sure you do n't miss a thing - click here to sign up to our Birmingham City newsletter Brummie Gray would collect a Premier League winner ’ s medal at Leicester within six months of arriving at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been limited amid a squad full of stern competition .
Much like fellow Blues academy products Nathan Redmond and Jack Butland , Gray has proven himself at top flight level , yet he has now entered the final year of his contract with the Foxes and another agreed contract does not appear imminent .
Still only 24 , Gray has time on his side , and while Rodgers has the utmost respect for the winger , he won ’ t stand in Gray ’ s way if he wishes to find minutes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to him .
He ’ s in his last year and he hasn ’ t signed another deal but , for me , I will always respect Demarai and what his wishes are , ” Rodgers told the Daily Mail .
“ He is working very hard to play a part while he ’ s here .
We ’ ll see how it evolves over the course of the season .
“ I ’ ve really enjoyed working with him .
He ’ s a good guy and has been here since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s here he will always be respected for his quality and what he has .
“ He is now 24 and it ’ ll be whether he wants to continue in the role he ’ s played here or whether he sees himself going out and becoming a starter.
” Blues have been busy adding wide players to their squad this summer ; Aitor Karanka has already added Ivan Sanchez and Jonathan Leko to join Jeremie Bela in the wing department , while he also has Dan Crowley who fill in @ @ @ @

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Demarai Gray is free to leave Leicester City if he wants to source more regular football, Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers has revealed.
Winger Gray left Birmingham City for the King Power Stadium in January 2016 after making his breakthrough into the Blues first-team as a teenager under Lee Clark, and then more prominently under Gary Rowett.
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Brummie Gray would collect a Premier League winner’s medal at Leicester within six months of arriving at the club, but under Rodgers his role has been limited amid a squad full of stern competition.
Much like fellow Blues academy products Nathan Redmond and Jack Butland, Gray has proven himself at top flight level, yet he has now entered the final year of his contract with the Foxes and another agreed contract does not appear imminent.
Still only 24, Gray has time on his side, and while Rodgers has the utmost respect for the winger, he won’t stand in Gray’s way if he wishes to find minutes elsewhere.
“It’ll be up to him. He’s in his last year and he hasn’t signed another deal but, for me, I will always respect Demarai and what his wishes are,” Rodgers told the Daily Mail.
“He is working very hard to play a part while he’s here. We’ll see how it evolves over the course of the season.
“I’ve really enjoyed working with him. He’s a good guy and has been here since he was a young player. While he’s here he will always be respected for his quality and what he has.
“He is now 24 and it’ll be whether he wants to continue in the role he’s played here or whether he sees himself going out and becoming a starter.”
Blues have been busy adding wide players to their squad this summer; Aitor Karanka has already added Ivan Sanchez and Jonathan Leko to join Jeremie Bela in the wing department, while he also has Dan Crowley who fill in on the flank.


birminghammail--2020-09-25--E-scooter firm to pay for extra police patrols amid safety concerns

The operator of Birmingham 's new fleet of city centre e-scooters is to fund police patrols amid safety concerns about their use .
Voi will cover extra costs linked to checks to ensure riders are not breaking the rules .
It follows mounting worries over the safety risks of the scooters , with reports of near-misses involving pedestrians in the city centre .
The trial initiative was suspended in Coventry after just five days earlier this month following reports of riders mounting pavements and weaving in and out of traffic .
Now the company will pay for increased police street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use e-scooters safely and follow the law .
And police will make spot checks on riders to confirm they hold a valid driving licence and are sober or drug-free .
Voi said e-scooters were `` safe , convenient and environmentally friendly '' but added `` a few anti-social people '' were `` deliberately and persistently breaking the rules '' .
It said closer ties to police would allow it to better block users who repeatedly and knowingly rode on pavements , with a passenger , unlocked a scooter for someone else and used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` Following discussions with Transport for the West Midlands and the West Midlands Combined Authority , we are introducing some changes to the service to intensify our existing procedures to identify and tackle misuse .
These police patrols form part of those measures .
`` The trials we operate for Transport for the West Midlands and the West Midlands Combined Authority are providing a new socially distant , environmentally friendly form of transportation across the region .
`` We are passionate about shaping cities for people , reducing pollution and breaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the U.K .
But we can only do this if people treat this new form of transport with care and responsibility.
” Voi has also stepped up the number of staff on the streets between 6am and 10pm when scooters are operational .
They are paid to teach people how to ride the scooters and explain the rules .
We spent a lunchtime testing the Voi scooter towards the end of their first week in circulation following their launch in Birmingham on Thursday , September 10 by Transport for West Midlands with support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Coventry City Council had suspended trials after just five days on safety grounds .
We had already reported how an assistant guide on retired medical professor Jonathan Berg 's Postively Birmingham tours had been `` toppled like a tree from behind `` while standing in the supposed safety of Centenary Square .
And we had also illustrated how the e-scooters are surprisingly expensive in price terms compared with all other forms of travel .
So what did we make of the machine that is set to lead a transport revolution , bearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Highway Code and not ride on pavements but tend to lose clarity in pedestrianised areas like Victoria Square and lower New Street ?
Reporter Graham Young 's recommendations for safer travel included the following observations : 1 .
Any new , first-time rider should only be able to set off from a wide open but strictly 5mph space such as Victoria Square , not somewhere busy like New Street .
Although you learn fast , that 's still not the same as instant knowledge .
So just like Voi has three parking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no-no , perhaps it should have starting stations for newbies and official stands with more information on them .
2 .
The bell needs a logo or even the word 'bell ' to remind or even show users where it is .
3 .
I should not have been able to do 15mph on New Street outside the Apple store .
I was later told the issue had been addressed - and was one of the reasons the scheme is called a `` year-long trial '' .
A particular concern was the safey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New Street where there is no pavement but pedestrians walking down the road think they are in a pedestrianised area .
Graham said : `` Entering lower New Street was now a good barometer for my growing skill level .
`` I was encountering everything from wheelchairs to a couple who were both using walking sticks .
`` There were also mums with prams and toddlers , just the kind of young families .
`` Luckily , I did n't knock anybody over but you realise how easy it would be to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ street that seems even more cluttered with view-blocking digital ad signs and other 'furniture ' than normal when you are riding through it . ''
Positive v negative at the same time Graham declared that riding an e-scooter was `` a brilliant , fun new way to get about town - riding one was one of the most exhilarating things I 've done since I was last on skis . ''
But he would only ride one for a day at the £10 rate and would not be willing to pay either £40 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ casual use after it had already cost £1 to unlock one .
And , as someone who would always be a concerned pedestrian more than an exhilarated rider , his reservations were clear .
Graham concluded : `` As with all other new forms of transport from bicycles and aeroplanes to motorbikes , cars and even ships as big and unsinkable as the Titanic , e-scooters would appear to be here to stay .
`` By the same token , you just know there will be casualties .
`` Sadly for some , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if , but when ... '' We have spent hours on the city 's streets trying to work out just how safe - or dangerous - e-scooters might be , certainly while people get used to them .
Many people are concerned about the way they can be left anywhere for people with vision problems to fall over .
Scooter owner Mohamed Brahimi regularly uses his own scooter to commute between Warwick and Leamington .
Originally from Paris , Mohamed told us : `` I think they are great but users are vulnerable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't see you and I think pedestrians are vulnerable when scooters are ridden off the road .
`` In parts of France , some places really do n't want them any more .
`` It 's not the scooter itself , they are a great thing , it 's the way people 's behaviour changes and it 's what you do with them .
`` People just abandon them whereas Voi should have proper stations where you can park them - at the moment they are overpriced at £12 per hour .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I do n't think it 's a good idea riding them now ( during the Covid-19 pandemic ) if everyone has been touching them . ''

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The operator of Birmingham's new fleet of city centre e-scooters is to fund police patrols amid safety concerns about their use.
Voi will cover extra costs linked to checks to ensure riders are not breaking the rules.
It follows mounting worries over the safety risks of the scooters, with reports of near-misses involving pedestrians in the city centre.
The trial initiative was suspended in Coventry after just five days earlier this month following reports of riders mounting pavements and weaving in and out of traffic.
Now the company will pay for increased police street patrols in Birmingham to make sure riders use e-scooters safely and follow the law.
And police will make spot checks on riders to confirm they hold a valid driving licence and are sober or drug-free.
Voi said e-scooters were "safe, convenient and environmentally friendly" but added "a few anti-social people" were "deliberately and persistently breaking the rules".
(Image: Darren Quinton / Birmingham Live)
It said closer ties to police would allow it to better block users who repeatedly and knowingly rode on pavements, with a passenger, unlocked a scooter for someone else and used one while drunk.
A Voi spokeswoman said: "Following discussions with Transport for the West Midlands and the West Midlands Combined Authority, we are introducing some changes to the service to intensify our existing procedures to identify and tackle misuse. These police patrols form part of those measures.
"The trials we operate for Transport for the West Midlands and the West Midlands Combined Authority are providing a new socially distant, environmentally friendly form of transportation across the region.
"We are passionate about shaping cities for people, reducing pollution and breaking traffic gridlock across Europe and now in the U.K. But we can only do this if people treat this new form of transport with care and responsibility.”
Voi has also stepped up the number of staff on the streets between 6am and 10pm when scooters are operational. They are paid to teach people how to ride the scooters and explain the rules.
(Image: Darren Quinton / Birmingham Live)
BirminghamLive e-scooter road test results
We spent a lunchtime testing the Voi scooter towards the end of their first week in circulation following their launch in Birmingham on Thursday, September 10 by Transport for West Midlands with support from Birmingham City Council.
By then, Coventry City Council had suspended trials after just five days on safety grounds.
We had already reported how an assistant guide on retired medical professor Jonathan Berg's Postively Birmingham tours had been " toppled like a tree from behind " while standing in the supposed safety of Centenary Square.
And we had also illustrated how the e-scooters are surprisingly expensive in price terms compared with all other forms of travel.
So what did we make of the machine that is set to lead a transport revolution, bearing in mind you are supposed to follow the Highway Code and not ride on pavements but tend to lose clarity in pedestrianised areas like Victoria Square and lower New Street?
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
Reporter Graham Young's recommendations for safer travel included the following observations:
1. Any new, first-time rider should only be able to set off from a wide open but strictly 5mph space such as Victoria Square, not somewhere busy like New Street. Although you learn fast, that's still not the same as instant knowledge.
So just like Voi has three parking zones for great, good and absolute no-no, perhaps it should have starting stations for newbies and official stands with more information on them.
2. The bell needs a logo or even the word 'bell' to remind or even show users where it is.
3. I should not have been able to do 15mph on New Street outside the Apple store. I was later told the issue had been addressed - and was one of the reasons the scheme is called a "year-long trial".
(Image: Darren Quinton / Birmingham Live)
A particular concern was the safey of using them in areas like lower New Street where there is no pavement but pedestrians walking down the road think they are in a pedestrianised area.
Graham said: "Entering lower New Street was now a good barometer for my growing skill level.
"I was encountering everything from wheelchairs to a couple who were both using walking sticks.
"There were also mums with prams and toddlers, just the kind of young families.
"Luckily, I didn't knock anybody over but you realise how easy it would be to do so, even at 5mph in a street that seems even more cluttered with view-blocking digital ad signs and other 'furniture' than normal when you are riding through it."
(Image: Darren Quinton / Birmingham Live)
Positive v negative at the same time
Graham declared that riding an e-scooter was "a brilliant, fun new way to get about town - riding one was one of the most exhilarating things I've done since I was last on skis."
But he would only ride one for a day at the £10 rate and would not be willing to pay either £40 per month or 20p per minute for casual use after it had already cost £1 to unlock one.
And, as someone who would always be a concerned pedestrian more than an exhilarated rider, his reservations were clear.
Graham concluded: "As with all other new forms of transport from bicycles and aeroplanes to motorbikes, cars and even ships as big and unsinkable as the Titanic, e-scooters would appear to be here to stay.
"By the same token, you just know there will be casualties.
"Sadly for some, it's probably not a matter of if, but when..."
(Image: Darren Quinton / Birmingham Live)
Expert user's opinion
We have spent hours on the city's streets trying to work out just how safe - or dangerous - e-scooters might be, certainly while people get used to them.
Many people are concerned about the way they can be left anywhere for people with vision problems to fall over.
Scooter owner Mohamed Brahimi regularly uses his own scooter to commute between Warwick and Leamington.
Originally from Paris, Mohamed told us: "I think they are great but users are vulnerable in the road because motorists just don't see you and I think pedestrians are vulnerable when scooters are ridden off the road.
"In parts of France, some places really don't want them any more.
"It's not the scooter itself, they are a great thing, it's the way people's behaviour changes and it's what you do with them.
"People just abandon them whereas Voi should have proper stations where you can park them - at the moment they are overpriced at £12 per hour.
"And, unless you have gloves, I don't think it's a good idea riding them now (during the Covid-19 pandemic) if everyone has been touching them."


birminghammail--2020-09-25--The key factors why it never worked out for Samatta at Aston Villa

A goal on his Premier League debut and a bullet header in front of 82,000 fans at Wembley .
That 's not bad going for an Aston Villa striker .
That said , those two strikes were all Mbwana Ally Samatta managed in his short , 16-game career at Villa Park following his £8.5 million transfer back in January .
The Tanzanian has signed an initial loan deal at Fenerbahce ahead of completing an obligatory four-year transfer next summer as Villa stand to lose around a £2.5 million on the fee they paid for the 27-year-old just eight months ago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ previous sporting director Jesus Garcia Pitarch and the numbers looked good knowing he rattled in 10 goals from just 26 games in Jupiler Pro and Champions League prior to his B6 arrival .
He scored 61 times from 127 starts for Racing Club Genk .
The African ran himself ragged only half-fit against Leicester in the cup on his Villa debut while , a week later , he bagged at Bournemouth .
The 3-2 defeat to Spurs followed and , again , the signs looked promising as he pressed and harried Toby Alderweireld @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - much to the delight of the Villa Park faithful .
A shocking team display at Southampton followed before THAT stunning headed goal at Wembley when he reduced the arrears to make it 2-1 .
Again , Villa were awful at Leicester the following week before the pandemic stopped play for three long months .
Samatta played just four Premier League games before the season was halted and spent the next 12 weeks working from home alone with the UK on lockdown .
He tried to seek comfort from the likes of Trezeguet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has to be said , his confidence and personality took a huge hit .
Villa 's first game back was Sheffield United and Samatta lost his place to Keinan Davis .
He was on the bench again vs Chelsea before Dean Smith drafted him back into the starting XI up at Newcastle .
In truth , he looked a shadow of the player we all thought he was and appeared distressingly sapped of energy and belief .
Tyrone Mings gave him some stern words throughout games , too , ordering Villa 's lone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he failed to get a foothold in games : `` Come on , Ally !
We need more from you , Ally !
Hold it f****** up , man ! ''
.
Samatta just could n't get going .
Smith , meanwhile , attempted to reinvigorate the January addition by putting Davis up alongside him at Wolves but , again , it did n't work as Villa remained winless in four as relegation beckoned .
Samatta was dropped again for Liverpool but was back in for Manchester United as Smith chopped and changed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stayed in the team for the final four games after that but he never came close to scoring ; a tame header at West Ham on the final day is the only chance that stands out .
It remains to be seen as to why things did n't truly work out for Samatta under Smith at Villa .
The head coach has made a big point of having better quality for 20/21 and Samatta 's clearly the fall guy as Villa look to really kick on and establish themselves as a successful Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the wall for 'Ally ' when Smith splurged a club-record fee for Ollie Watkins who has scored as many as Samatta did ( two in 1,093 minutes ) in just 181 minutes of football in what 's evidently a massive upgrade .
Overall , arriving unfit in a league that 's increasingly demanding , personal troubles during lockdown and not being truly fancied by your teammates all contributed to Samatta 's Villa Park downfall .
Villa also went more defensive during last term 's Restart and it paid dividends - yet chances @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supply .
It has to be said , Villa are moving up a gear this season , with Terry saying as much last night : `` We want bigger and better players in the building . ''
The deal itself to sell Samatta is best for both parties and the fact Villa managed to get a decent-enough fee - believed to be £6 million - is a brilliant bit of business all things considered .
Villa are now short up front having just Watkins and Davis to chose from until Wesley 's return @ @ @ @ @ @ @ funds raised by selling Samatta should fund a new striker as the window ticks down before the respective international ( October 5 ) and domestic transfer deadlines ( October 16 ) .

A goal on his Premier League debut and a bullet header in front of 82,000 fans at Wembley. That's not bad going for an Aston Villa striker.
That said, those two strikes were all Mbwana Ally Samatta managed in his short, 16-game career at Villa Park following his £8.5 million transfer back in January.
The Tanzanian has signed an initial loan deal at Fenerbahce ahead of completing an obligatory four-year transfer next summer as Villa stand to lose around a £2.5 million on the fee they paid for the 27-year-old just eight months ago.
Samatta was a signing sourced by previous sporting director Jesus Garcia Pitarch and the numbers looked good knowing he rattled in 10 goals from just 26 games in Jupiler Pro and Champions League prior to his B6 arrival. He scored 61 times from 127 starts for Racing Club Genk.
The African ran himself ragged only half-fit against Leicester in the cup on his Villa debut while, a week later, he bagged at Bournemouth. The 3-2 defeat to Spurs followed and, again, the signs looked promising as he pressed and harried Toby Alderweireld and Davinson Sanchez right from the get-go - much to the delight of the Villa Park faithful.
A shocking team display at Southampton followed before THAT stunning headed goal at Wembley when he reduced the arrears to make it 2-1. Again, Villa were awful at Leicester the following week before the pandemic stopped play for three long months.
Samatta played just four Premier League games before the season was halted and spent the next 12 weeks working from home alone with the UK on lockdown. He tried to seek comfort from the likes of Trezeguet over Zoom fitness sessions but, it has to be said, his confidence and personality took a huge hit.
Villa's first game back was Sheffield United and Samatta lost his place to Keinan Davis. He was on the bench again vs Chelsea before Dean Smith drafted him back into the starting XI up at Newcastle. In truth, he looked a shadow of the player we all thought he was and appeared distressingly sapped of energy and belief. Tyrone Mings gave him some stern words throughout games, too, ordering Villa's lone striker to hold the ball up as he failed to get a foothold in games: "Come on, Ally! We need more from you, Ally! Hold it f****** up, man!". Samatta just couldn't get going.
Smith, meanwhile, attempted to reinvigorate the January addition by putting Davis up alongside him at Wolves but, again, it didn't work as Villa remained winless in four as relegation beckoned. Samatta was dropped again for Liverpool but was back in for Manchester United as Smith chopped and changed his front two. The ex-Genk man stayed in the team for the final four games after that but he never came close to scoring; a tame header at West Ham on the final day is the only chance that stands out.
It remains to be seen as to why things didn't truly work out for Samatta under Smith at Villa. The head coach has made a big point of having better quality for 20/21 and Samatta's clearly the fall guy as Villa look to really kick on and establish themselves as a successful Premier League team. The writing was always on the wall for 'Ally' when Smith splurged a club-record fee for Ollie Watkins who has scored as many as Samatta did (two in 1,093 minutes) in just 181 minutes of football in what's evidently a massive upgrade.
Overall, arriving unfit in a league that's increasingly demanding, personal troubles during lockdown and not being truly fancied by your teammates all contributed to Samatta's Villa Park downfall. Villa also went more defensive during last term's Restart and it paid dividends - yet chances for Villa's strikers remained in short supply.
It has to be said, Villa are moving up a gear this season, with Terry saying as much last night: "We want bigger and better players in the building."
The deal itself to sell Samatta is best for both parties and the fact Villa managed to get a decent-enough fee - believed to be £6 million - is a brilliant bit of business all things considered.
Villa are now short up front having just Watkins and Davis to chose from until Wesley's return in the New Year. Yet the funds raised by selling Samatta should fund a new striker as the window ticks down before the respective international (October 5) and domestic transfer deadlines (October 16).


birminghammail--2020-09-25--Andrew Harper's widow's poignant tribute to officer shot dead in Croydon

Andrew Harper 's widow has paid a heartbreaking 'Thin Blue Line ' tribute to an officer shot dead at a Croydon custody centre .
Lissie Harper took to Facebook to issue a touching message , saying `` what is happening to our world '' .
She edited her profile picture to add a thin blue line against a black background - a tribute used by many police officers this morning .
The police officer who has died after being shot in Croydon joins a long list of colleagues killed in the line of duty .
A National Police Memorial roll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers who have been killed by criminal acts in the line of duty since 1680 .
The roll records more than 1,600 officers who have died while performing vital tasks such as foiling terrorists , quelling rioters and marshalling protests .
Among them was Pc Andrew Harper , who died when he was caught in a tow rope and dragged along country lanes after trying to stop quad bike thieves in Berkshire in August 2019 .
His three teenage killers were cleared of murder but convicted of manslaughter after an Old Bailey trial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pc Andrew Harper who was killed on duty last year , has been campaigning for Harper 's Law after his killers were convicted of manslaughter but acquitted of murder .
The 29-year-old met with General Secretary Steve Gillan and Andy Fiddler from Thames Valley Police Association , who said they stand `` side by side '' with her cause .
This follows support from figures including Home Secretary Priti Patel , Justice Secretary Robert Buckland , shadow home secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds , shadow police and fire minister Sarah Jones , and President of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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Andrew Harper's widow has paid a heartbreaking 'Thin Blue Line' tribute to an officer shot dead at a Croydon custody centre.
Lissie Harper took to Facebook to issue a touching message, saying "what is happening to our world".
She edited her profile picture to add a thin blue line against a black background - a tribute used by many police officers this morning.
The police officer who has died after being shot in Croydon joins a long list of colleagues killed in the line of duty.
A National Police Memorial roll of honour in London lists all the officers who have been killed by criminal acts in the line of duty since 1680.
The roll records more than 1,600 officers who have died while performing vital tasks such as foiling terrorists, quelling rioters and marshalling protests.
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Among them was Pc Andrew Harper, who died when he was caught in a tow rope and dragged along country lanes after trying to stop quad bike thieves in Berkshire in August 2019.
His three teenage killers were cleared of murder but convicted of manslaughter after an Old Bailey trial.
Lissie Harper, the widow of Pc Andrew Harper who was killed on duty last year, has been campaigning for Harper's Law after his killers were convicted of manslaughter but acquitted of murder.
The 29-year-old met with General Secretary Steve Gillan and Andy Fiddler from Thames Valley Police Association, who said they stand "side by side" with her cause.
This follows support from figures including Home Secretary Priti Patel, Justice Secretary Robert Buckland, shadow home secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds, shadow police and fire minister Sarah Jones, and President of the Police Superintendents' Association Paul Griffiths.


birminghammail--2020-09-25--Paloma Faith announces 2021 tour including Birmingham dates - how to get tickets

Paloma Faith has announced a 2021 tour including two dates in Birmingham .
The nationwide 26-date tour in September and October 2021 is in support of her new album Infinite Things .
The London singer-songwriter will stop at Birmingham for two dates on the tour , both at Symphony Hall .
UK tour tickets go on presale on September 30 and on general sale on Friday October 2 at 10am .
Tickets will be available from the Ticketmaster webpage for the tour here .
Paloma Faith unveiled the new dates as she announced the details of her fifth studio album @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 13 , 2020 , ia RCA Records .
Paloma wrote most of the songs for Infinite Things before the Covid-19 pandemic swept the world .
Then we went into lockdown , and she ripped them all up and started afresh .
The 39-year-old says she spent lockdown learning to engineer her own music , taking stock of her career and re-evaluating her priorities .
Infinite Things saw Paloma work with a small group of long-time and new collaborators including producers Patrick Wimberly and Detonate , songwriters Ed Harcourt , Starsmith and Tre Jean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friend Josef Salvat .
The album is described as `` a rumination on sickness and loss .
It ’ s about finding your way back to romance within a long-term relationship . ''
Paloma has also announced on Instagram she is expecting her second child after six rounds of IVF .

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Paloma Faith has announced a 2021 tour including two dates in Birmingham.
The nationwide 26-date tour in September and October 2021 is in support of her new album Infinite Things.
The London singer-songwriter will stop at Birmingham for two dates on the tour, both at Symphony Hall.
UK tour tickets go on presale on September 30 and on general sale on Friday October 2 at 10am.
(Image: Getty Images)
Tickets will be available from the Ticketmaster webpage for the tour here.
Paloma Faith unveiled the new dates as she announced the details of her fifth studio album, Infinite Things, out on November 13, 2020, ia RCA Records.
Paloma wrote most of the songs for Infinite Things before the Covid-19 pandemic swept the world. Then we went into lockdown, and she ripped them all up and started afresh.
The 39-year-old says she spent lockdown learning to engineer her own music, taking stock of her career and re-evaluating her priorities.
Infinite Things saw Paloma work with a small group of long-time and new collaborators including producers Patrick Wimberly and Detonate, songwriters Ed Harcourt, Starsmith and Tre Jean Marie, producer and songwriter MNEK and friend Josef Salvat.
The album is described as "a rumination on sickness and loss. It’s about finding your way back to romance within a long-term relationship."
Paloma has also announced on Instagram she is expecting her second child after six rounds of IVF.
UK HEADLINE 2021 TOUR DATES:
September 2021
Sept 16th Oxford, New Theatre
Sept 18th Glasgow, SEC Armadillo
Sept 19th Edinburgh, Usher Hall
Sept 21st Manchester, Bridgewater Hall
Sept 22nd Manchester, Bridgewater Hall
Sept 24th Birmingham, Symphony Hall
Sept 25th Birmingham, Symphony Hall
Sept 27th Newcastle, O2 City Hall
Sept 28th Sheffield, City Hall
Sept 30th Nottingham, Royal Concert Hall
October 2021
Oct 1st Southend, Cliffs Pavilion
Oct 3rd Harrogate, Convention Centre
Oct 4th Ipswich, Regent
Oct 6th Bournemouth, International Centre
Oct 7th Hull, Bonus Arena
Oct 9th Stockton, Globe
Oct 10th Stoke-On-Trent, Regent Theatre
Oct 12th Bath, Forum
Oct 13th Torquay, Princess Theatre
Oct 15th Plymouth, Pavilions
Oct 16th Brighton, Centre
Oct 18th Cardiff, Motorpoint Arena
Oct 20th Leicester, De Montfort Hall
Oct 22nd London, Palladium
Oct 23rd London, Palladium
Oct 25th Liverpool, Empire Theatre


birminghammail--2020-09-25--West Brom v Chelsea: Live stream and TV details, kick-off, odds

West Bromwich Albion resume their Premier League campaign with a match against Chelsea .
Albion are looking for their first points since winning promotion back to the top flight .
Slaven Bilic 's men have started their 2020-21 league season with a 3-0 home defeat to Leicester City and a 5-2 loss at Everton .
In midweek , they exited the Carabao Cup at the third round stage , losing to Brentford on penalties following a 2-2 draw .
Chelsea thumped Barnsley 6-0 in the cup but were beaten 2-0 by champions Liverpool in their previous league outing .
Frank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fixture - 3-1 at Brighton & Hove Albion .
Here is some key information ahead of West Brom 's showdown with the Blues ...
When is the match ?
West Bromwich Albion v Chelsea will take place on Saturday , September 26 .
The game is being played at the Hawthorns , kicking off at 5.30pm .
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Coverage will be on the Main Event and Premier League channels , starting from 5pm .
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West Bromwich Albion resume their Premier League campaign with a match against Chelsea.
Albion are looking for their first points since winning promotion back to the top flight.
Slaven Bilic's men have started their 2020-21 league season with a 3-0 home defeat to Leicester City and a 5-2 loss at Everton.
In midweek, they exited the Carabao Cup at the third round stage, losing to Brentford on penalties following a 2-2 draw.
Chelsea thumped Barnsley 6-0 in the cup but were beaten 2-0 by champions Liverpool in their previous league outing.
Frank Lampard's men had won their opening fixture - 3-1 at Brighton & Hove Albion.
Here is some key information ahead of West Brom's showdown with the Blues...
When is the match?
West Bromwich Albion v Chelsea will take place on Saturday, September 26.
The game is being played at the Hawthorns, kicking off at 5.30pm.
Is it live on TV?
The match is being shown live on Sky Sports.
Coverage will be on the Main Event and Premier League channels, starting from 5pm.
West Brom daily newsletter. Free. To your inbox Why should you sign up? We'll be bringing you the latest breaking news, transfer gossip and comment pieces in our daily Baggies bulletin, as well as the key talking points for fans. How do you sign up? It's easy and only takes seconds. Just type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit sign up. And that's it, you're all set. You can also sign up by clicking here. And what's more, it's absolutely free! You can also get all the latest West Brom updates by following us on Facebook and Twitter. We also have a free app which you can download via Google Play Store or the App Store. It is always up-to-date with the latest news .
Can I live stream the game?
Sky Sports customers can live stream the game via the Sky Go app on a number of devices, including laptops, tablets and smartphones.
NOW TV subscribers can also stream the match through a computer or apps available on most smart TVs, phones and consoles.
What are the odds?
West Brom 15/2
Chelsea 1/3
Draw 4/1
Odds from Sky Bet (subject to change)


birminghammail--2020-09-25--Driver dies after 'medical episode' on A38 at Bassetts Pole

A motorist has died after his car left the road and ploughed into a hedge on a dual carriageway in Staffordshire .
It is believed the 55-year-old driver became unwell at the wheel shortly before the accident .
The tragedy happened on the northbound side of the A38 just after the Bassetts Pole island at 6am on Friday ( September 25 ) .
The incident led to the closure of the busy road for several hours .
Emergency services were called to the stretch of the A38 between Bassetts Pole and the junction for the M6 Toll Road at Weeford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the road and come to rest against a hedge .
A man was ipronounced dead at the scene .
A spokesman for Staffordshire Police said : `` We were called to reports of a single vehicle road traffic collision on the A38 northbound at Bassetts Pole shortly before 6am this morning .
`` Officers attended and the road was closed .
A 55-year-old man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene .
`` Officers believe he may have become unwell at the wheel . ''
West Midlands Ambulance Service also attended and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suffered a `` medical incident '' just before the crash .
`` We were called to reports of a car that had left the road and come to rest against a hedge on London Road , Weeford , at 6am , '' he said .
`` Two ambulances , two paramedic officers and the MERIT trauma team , including a doctor and a critical care paramedic attended the scene .
On arrival we discovered one male patient , who was already receiving CPR from fire service colleagues .
`` Ambulance staff , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medical incident prior to the car leaving the road , took over and administered advanced life support .
`` But sadly , despite everyone ’ s best efforts , it became apparent that nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene . ''
Staffordshire Police are appealing for anyone with any information to contact them on 101 , quoting incident number 79 of 25 September .

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A motorist has died after his car left the road and ploughed into a hedge on a dual carriageway in Staffordshire.
It is believed the 55-year-old driver became unwell at the wheel shortly before the accident.
The tragedy happened on the northbound side of the A38 just after the Bassetts Pole island at 6am on Friday (September 25).
The incident led to the closure of the busy road for several hours.
(Image: Birmingham Live)
Emergency services were called to the stretch of the A38 between Bassetts Pole and the junction for the M6 Toll Road at Weeford.
They found a car had left the road and come to rest against a hedge. A man was ipronounced dead at the scene.
A spokesman for Staffordshire Police said: "We were called to reports of a single vehicle road traffic collision on the A38 northbound at Bassetts Pole shortly before 6am this morning.
"Officers attended and the road was closed. A 55-year-old man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
"Officers believe he may have become unwell at the wheel."
West Midlands Ambulance Service also attended and a spokesman said it appeared the driver had suffered a "medical incident" just before the crash.
"We were called to reports of a car that had left the road and come to rest against a hedge on London Road, Weeford, at 6am," he said.
"Two ambulances, two paramedic officers and the MERIT trauma team, including a doctor and a critical care paramedic attended the scene. On arrival we discovered one male patient, who was already receiving CPR from fire service colleagues.
"Ambulance staff, who believe the man may have suffered a medical incident prior to the car leaving the road, took over and administered advanced life support.
"But sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, it became apparent that nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene."
Staffordshire Police are appealing for anyone with any information to contact them on 101, quoting incident number 79 of 25 September.


birminghammail--2020-09-25--Mum's genius £10 trick has completely eradicated spiders from her house

As the nights draw in with daylight becoming less and less frequent , the weather is threatening to turn .
And as autumn rolls on into winter , your home could become a haven for creepy crawlies .
If you are sick of the sight of spiders in your comfy , cosy house - then , thankfully , one mum has a genius solution which is guaranteed to work .
The mum says she has eradicated spiders from your home - and now you can too , with her help .
Her trick involves peppermint oil , she says , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a creepy crawlie in yonks .
A mum posted on the Family Lockdown Tips & Ideas Facebook group to share her hack .
She says the only things you need are a diffuser and a bottle of peppermint oil , saying that since she started using the the technique she has n't spotted a single eight-legged guest around the house , as reported by The Sun .
Posting on the Family Lockdown Tips & Ideas Facebook group , she wrote : `` Can I just say if you have n't already tried this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Do you hate spiders coming into your house ?
I have the best solution ever !
!
`` £10.75 for a 30ml bottle of peppermint oil from Holland and Barrett , couple of drops in my diffuser and no more spiders . ''
She tells fellow Facebook users to keep the diffuser in a safe place out of reach of children and animals .
Naturally , her nifty trick went down a storm with others - and people commented saying they can not wait to try .

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As the nights draw in with daylight becoming less and less frequent, the weather is threatening to turn.
And as autumn rolls on into winter, your home could become a haven for creepy crawlies.
If you are sick of the sight of spiders in your comfy, cosy house - then, thankfully, one mum has a genius solution which is guaranteed to work.
The mum says she has eradicated spiders from your home - and now you can too, with her help.
Her trick involves peppermint oil, she says, and has meant she has not seen a creepy crawlie in yonks.
A mum posted on the Family Lockdown Tips & Ideas Facebook group to share her hack.
(Image: PA)
She says the only things you need are a diffuser and a bottle of peppermint oil, saying that since she started using the the technique she hasn't spotted a single eight-legged guest around the house, as reported by The Sun.
Posting on the Family Lockdown Tips & Ideas Facebook group, she wrote: "Can I just say if you haven't already tried this then you really must now.
"Do you hate spiders coming into your house? I have the best solution ever!!
"£10.75 for a 30ml bottle of peppermint oil from Holland and Barrett, couple of drops in my diffuser and no more spiders."
She tells fellow Facebook users to keep the diffuser in a safe place out of reach of children and animals.
Naturally, her nifty trick went down a storm with others - and people commented saying they cannot wait to try.


birminghammail--2020-09-25--'Surely' - Villa fans make the same point as Samatta departs

Aston Villa have sanctioned the permanent departure of Mbwana Samatta to Turkish giants Fenerbahce .
Tanzanian striker Samatta only joined Villa in January to help fill the void left by the injured Wesley Moraes ; although there were promising moments - notably his goals in the defeat at Bournemouth and in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City - Samatta never quite took off after the restart .
Villa have moved to strengthen their forward line in the form of Ollie Watkins , and have signed up Keinan Davis to a new long-term deal too .
On top of this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a return from his long-term injury .
Make sure you do n't miss a thing - click here to sign up to our Villa newsletter Samatta has signed a four year deal with Fenerbahce .
Still , with the moving on of Borja Baston and Scott Hogan , and with young striker Indiana Vassilev being loaned out for the new season to League One Burton , the striker department is looking light on options - especially while Wesley remains sidelined .
Samatta ’ s exit has led Villa fans to believe that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sourcing another attacking reinforcement that will boost Smith ’ s choices .
Lauren : Samatta out and Davis likely going out on loan surely means another striker coming in ?
Paul : Samatta gave us all an amazing moment at Wembley even if it was a goal that didn ’ t turn the game in our favour .
Looked a bit out of his depth after the restart but seems a quick departure when we don ’ t have many strikers Andrew Stone : With Samatta off , Hogan gone , Vassilev on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new year we ’ re left with just Watkins and Davis as our strikers .
I appreciate that Traore can play through the middle .
I ’ d imagine we ’ ll bring in someone else who can play on the left and up top .
Oxford EV Chargers : In this era of EPL football , shifting players out is as important as getting players in .
In Hogan & Samatta we ’ ve managed to shift 2 unfortunately ineffective CFs that weren ’ t going to make it at Villa .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ hanging around .
Diesel P : On a serious note with Hogan and Samatta both gone permanently and Vassilev sent out on loan , surely we have another striker lined up with Wesley out till the new year , cos going with just Watkins and Davis with his injury record would be madness .
ARB0417 : Says a lot about him he moved .
Playing is important to him .
Many a time we ’ ve had players happy to sit around & not kick a ball for us .
Was tough for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown in a new country .
Wish him nothing but the best .
Alex Lineham : I hope he does well , came to us when we were desperate for a striker but not worked out and partly because of the timing as he was trying to settle in a new country and then this virus came along .
No negativity from me for the guy Cagliari Villa : I wish him all the best , great character and a fantastic personality but ultimately never looked good enough in the Premier League .

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Aston Villa have sanctioned the permanent departure of Mbwana Samatta to Turkish giants Fenerbahce.
Tanzanian striker Samatta only joined Villa in January to help fill the void left by the injured Wesley Moraes; although there were promising moments - notably his goals in the defeat at Bournemouth and in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City - Samatta never quite took off after the restart.
Villa have moved to strengthen their forward line in the form of Ollie Watkins, and have signed up Keinan Davis to a new long-term deal too. On top of this, Wesley himself is edging ever closer to a return from his long-term injury.
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Samatta has signed a four year deal with Fenerbahce.
Still, with the moving on of Borja Baston and Scott Hogan, and with young striker Indiana Vassilev being loaned out for the new season to League One Burton, the striker department is looking light on options - especially while Wesley remains sidelined.
Samatta’s exit has led Villa fans to believe that the club must be drawing closer to sourcing another attacking reinforcement that will boost Smith’s choices.
Aston Villa fans on Samatta exit
Lauren : Samatta out and Davis likely going out on loan surely means another striker coming in?
Paul : Samatta gave us all an amazing moment at Wembley even if it was a goal that didn’t turn the game in our favour. Looked a bit out of his depth after the restart but seems a quick departure when we don’t have many strikers
Andrew Stone : With Samatta off, Hogan gone, Vassilev on loan and Big Wes out until the new year we’re left with just Watkins and Davis as our strikers. I appreciate that Traore can play through the middle. I’d imagine we’ll bring in someone else who can play on the left and up top.
Oxford EV Chargers: In this era of EPL football, shifting players out is as important as getting players in. In Hogan & Samatta we’ve managed to shift 2 unfortunately ineffective CFs that weren’t going to make it at Villa. Clubs cannot afford to have deadwood hanging around.
Diesel P: On a serious note with Hogan and Samatta both gone permanently and Vassilev sent out on loan, surely we have another striker lined up with Wesley out till the new year, cos going with just Watkins and Davis with his injury record would be madness.
ARB0417 : Says a lot about him he moved. Playing is important to him. Many a time we’ve had players happy to sit around & not kick a ball for us. Was tough for him signing & then a month later lockdown in a new country. Wish him nothing but the best.
Alex Lineham: I hope he does well, came to us when we were desperate for a striker but not worked out and partly because of the timing as he was trying to settle in a new country and then this virus came along. No negativity from me for the guy
Cagliari Villa: I wish him all the best, great character and a fantastic personality but ultimately never looked good enough in the Premier League.


birminghammail--2020-09-25--Huge £85 million canal side development plans announced

A big multi-million waterside development in Worcestershire has been revealed with plans for hundreds of homes , offices and shops .
Godwin Developments , working in partnership with Lowesmoor Regeneration Ltd , has submitted plans for an £85 million revamp of Lowesmoor Wharf in Worcester .
The 3.2 acre canalside site , off Lowesmoor Terrace has warehousing and industrial units , but will be transformed in to 330,000 sq ft of home , office and retail space in the heart of the city and within five minutes ’ walk of the centre .
The site , within the Canalside quarter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Worcester City Centre Masterplan .
Matt Chandler , associate director at Godwin Developments , said : “ We want to breathe new life into this important part of Worcester – building on its industrial heritage to create an exciting residential and commercial development in the centre of the city .
“ Our vision is to deliver a lifestyle-led destination that is similar to other standout schemes - such as Gloucester Docks and Eagles Works in Oxford .
“ We plan to transform the former canals into water features , paying homage to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the wider Midlands region .
These will provide a focal point of the development and its new waterside apartments , cafes and restaurants , proposed as a part of the scheme .
“ By responding to the local street scene , we feel we have designed a development that fits effortlessly into the surrounding landscape , providing a sleek and modern space that will be an asset to Worcester for years to come.
” The new development is designed by architects Apt and will feature 271 apartments , 30,000 sq ft of office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 8,400 sq ft for ‘ food and entertainment ’ .
These will be housed in seven buildings of ‘ varied height ’ , with some of the existing buildings being refurbished to provide ‘ canal-inspired features ’ .
The development will also feature new public squares and sunrise/sunset terraces , with pedestrianised open spaces to make the site recognisable as a ‘ destination ’ in Worcester the developers said .
Its eco-friendly credentials have been highlighted with the development including space for 683 bikes – 465 for residents and 218 ‘ for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 electric vehicle charging points .
Jason Geen , Studio Leader at Apt , said : “ We have been working with Godwin and the wider team associated with Lowesmoor Wharf for three years and are thrilled to see the milestone of a formal planning application being reached this summer .
“ The project is a ‘ regeneration masterplan ’ in the truest sense of the word , bringing to life a long overlooked , but important centrally-located site in Worcester .
“ It is ideally positioned for local transport links to enable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be at the very heart of the proposals .
Alongside this there are homes , community infrastructure opportunities , workspace , small retail and food and drink offers .
It ’ s a fantastic project and one which the Apt studio are very proud to be associated with.
” More than 1,000 residents surrounding the site were invited to a virtual consultation on the plans .
Stephen Pratt , group land director at Godwin Developments , said : “ Lowesmoor Wharf is a sizeable regeneration project in an area of high local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ develop proposals that are not only sympathetic to the site ’ s location and history , but also maximise its potential and make it a really exciting place to be .
“ We 're encouraged by the response of the community - it is clear that the site requires regeneration and we would like to thank everyone who took time to provide feedback on our scheme .
We now look forward to working with Worcester City Council ’ s planning team and Lowesmoor Regeneration Ltd. in delivering the next stage of this development.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( Labour ) said : “ This is a really welcomed , innovative scheme that has gone through comprehensive consultation .
“ The plans for Lowesmoor Wharf will regenerate a tired and old part of the city , making full use of the canal , which is historic to Worcester .
The scheme will increase connectivity , improve air quality and go some way to providing much-needed housing .
”

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A big multi-million waterside development in Worcestershire has been revealed with plans for hundreds of homes, offices and shops.
Godwin Developments, working in partnership with Lowesmoor Regeneration Ltd, has submitted plans for an £85 million revamp of Lowesmoor Wharf in Worcester.
The 3.2 acre canalside site, off Lowesmoor Terrace has warehousing and industrial units, but will be transformed in to 330,000 sq ft of home, office and retail space in the heart of the city and within five minutes’ walk of the centre.
The site, within the Canalside quarter, is currently earmarked for redevelopment under the Worcester City Centre Masterplan.
Matt Chandler, associate director at Godwin Developments, said: “We want to breathe new life into this important part of Worcester – building on its industrial heritage to create an exciting residential and commercial development in the centre of the city.
“Our vision is to deliver a lifestyle-led destination that is similar to other standout schemes - such as Gloucester Docks and Eagles Works in Oxford.
“We plan to transform the former canals into water features, paying homage to the rich canal history of Worcester and the wider Midlands region. These will provide a focal point of the development and its new waterside apartments, cafes and restaurants, proposed as a part of the scheme.
“By responding to the local street scene, we feel we have designed a development that fits effortlessly into the surrounding landscape, providing a sleek and modern space that will be an asset to Worcester for years to come.”
The new development is designed by architects Apt and will feature 271 apartments, 30,000 sq ft of office space, 9,000 sq ft for retail and 8,400 sq ft for ‘food and entertainment’. These will be housed in seven buildings of ‘varied height’, with some of the existing buildings being refurbished to provide ‘canal-inspired features’.
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The development will also feature new public squares and sunrise/sunset terraces, with pedestrianised open spaces to make the site recognisable as a ‘destination’ in Worcester the developers said.
Its eco-friendly credentials have been highlighted with the development including space for 683 bikes – 465 for residents and 218 ‘for public use’ and it will have 10 electric vehicle charging points.
Jason Geen, Studio Leader at Apt, said: “We have been working with Godwin and the wider team associated with Lowesmoor Wharf for three years and are thrilled to see the milestone of a formal planning application being reached this summer.
“The project is a ‘regeneration masterplan’ in the truest sense of the word, bringing to life a long overlooked, but important centrally-located site in Worcester.
“It is ideally positioned for local transport links to enable placemaking and a pedestrian orientated public realm to be at the very heart of the proposals. Alongside this there are homes, community infrastructure opportunities, workspace, small retail and food and drink offers. It’s a fantastic project and one which the Apt studio are very proud to be associated with.”
More than 1,000 residents surrounding the site were invited to a virtual consultation on the plans.
Stephen Pratt, group land director at Godwin Developments, said: “Lowesmoor Wharf is a sizeable regeneration project in an area of high local significance – therefore we took time to develop proposals that are not only sympathetic to the site’s location and history, but also maximise its potential and make it a really exciting place to be.
“We're encouraged by the response of the community - it is clear that the site requires regeneration and we would like to thank everyone who took time to provide feedback on our scheme. We now look forward to working with Worcester City Council’s planning team and Lowesmoor Regeneration Ltd. in delivering the next stage of this development.”
Cathedral ward councillor Jabba Riaz, (Labour) said: “This is a really welcomed, innovative scheme that has gone through comprehensive consultation.
“The plans for Lowesmoor Wharf will regenerate a tired and old part of the city, making full use of the canal, which is historic to Worcester. The scheme will increase connectivity, improve air quality and go some way to providing much-needed housing.”


birminghammail--2020-09-25--CCTV appeal as man fights for life after fall from balcony

Detectives are appealing for help to identify four men seen leaving a block of flats shortly after a 31-year-old man @ @ @ @ @ suffering life-threatening injuries .
The victim , who has not been named , remains in @ @ @ @ @ weeks after falling from the second floor of the property in Bath Street , Coventry @ @ @ @ @ West Midlands Police on Friday shows a group of hooded men leaving the flats after @ @ @ @ @ on Monday August 17 .
Officers believe the group could hold vital information about what @ @ @ @ @ aged 25 and 33 , were arrested from the scene on suspicion of attempted murder @ @ @ @ @ released without charge .
Anyone who recognises those pictured in the CCTV footage is urged @ @ @ @ @ on 101 , or alternatively to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

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Detectives are appealing for help to identify four men seen leaving a block of flats shortly after a 31-year-old man fell from a balcony, suffering life-threatening injuries.
The victim, who has not been named, remains in a critical condition almost six weeks after falling from the second floor of the property in Bath Street, Coventry.
CCTV footage released by West Midlands Police on Friday shows a group of hooded men leaving the flats after the incident at around 7pm on Monday August 17.
Officers believe the group could hold vital information about what happened.
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Two men, aged 25 and 33, were arrested from the scene on suspicion of attempted murder, and have both been released without charge.
Anyone who recognises those pictured in the CCTV footage is urged to call West Midlands Police on 101, or alternatively to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-09-25--Police across UK in heartbreaking tribute to officer shot dead in Croydon

A number of policing colleagues have changed their social media profile pictures to black , with a blue line , as a mark of respect to the officer who was shot dead inside a south London station .
Independent Office for Police Conduct regional director Sal Naseem said the watchdog 's investigators were at the scene of the shooting .
He said : `` Our deepest sympathies go out to all those affected by this terrible event .
We were notified by the MPS of the shooting incident at Croydon Custody Centre early this morning .
`` We understand a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a man is in a critical condition in hospital .
A murder investigation by the force is under way .
Our investigators are at the scene and police post incident procedure to begin our independent enquiries . ''
National Police Chiefs ' Council chairman Martin Hewitt said : `` This is a truly terrible incident and my thoughts and condolences go out to the officer , his family , friends and colleagues at what is a deeply distressing time .
`` It is another tragic reminder of the risks police officers take on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe .
`` Policing is a family and I join my colleagues across the country in mourning the senseless death of one of our own in the line of duty . ''
`` I just feel so sorry for the family of the officer who has been shot dead and so sorry for the community of our police in Croydon who are obviously a family of people who work together every day , who put themselves out in danger every day , drive into danger and are a really close family and they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 'm just so sorry .
`` Of course there are going to be questions asked about what happened ... and we 'll get to the bottom of what happened and why .
But today , it 's an absolute tragedy and not something you ever think is going to happen . ''
Ken Marsh , chairman of the Metropolitan Police Federation , said : `` The murder of a colleague on duty is utterly devastating news .
Officers across London are in shock and sick to their stomachs at the nature of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - and that of all our members - are with his family , friends and close colleagues at this time .
We and all members of the police family across the country are all utterly heartbroken at this news .
`` Officers put themselves in danger every day to protect the public .
Sadly , on very rare occasions officers make the ultimate sacrifice whilst fulfilling their role .
When that happens we will ensure their bravery and sacrifice is never forgotten .
`` Colleagues involved in the incident will have our full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''

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A number of policing colleagues have changed their social media profile pictures to black, with a blue line, as a mark of respect to the officer who was shot dead inside a south London station.
Independent Office for Police Conduct regional director Sal Naseem said the watchdog's investigators were at the scene of the shooting.
He said: "Our deepest sympathies go out to all those affected by this terrible event. We were notified by the MPS of the shooting incident at Croydon Custody Centre early this morning.
"We understand a police officer has since sadly died and a man is in a critical condition in hospital. A murder investigation by the force is under way. Our investigators are at the scene and police post incident procedure to begin our independent enquiries."
National Police Chiefs' Council chairman Martin Hewitt said: "This is a truly terrible incident and my thoughts and condolences go out to the officer, his family, friends and colleagues at what is a deeply distressing time.
(Image: PA)
"It is another tragic reminder of the risks police officers take on a daily basis to keep the public safe.
"Policing is a family and I join my colleagues across the country in mourning the senseless death of one of our own in the line of duty."
Croydon Central MP and shadow policing minister Sarah Jones told Times Radio: "It's absolutely devastating.
"I just feel so sorry for the family of the officer who has been shot dead and so sorry for the community of our police in Croydon who are obviously a family of people who work together every day, who put themselves out in danger every day, drive into danger and are a really close family and they are going to be absolutely devastated and I'm just so sorry.
"Of course there are going to be questions asked about what happened... and we'll get to the bottom of what happened and why. But today, it's an absolute tragedy and not something you ever think is going to happen."
(Image: Getty Images)
Ken Marsh, chairman of the Metropolitan Police Federation, said: "The murder of a colleague on duty is utterly devastating news. Officers across London are in shock and sick to their stomachs at the nature of his death.
"All our thoughts - and that of all our members - are with his family, friends and close colleagues at this time. We and all members of the police family across the country are all utterly heartbroken at this news.
(Image: Getty Images)
"Officers put themselves in danger every day to protect the public. Sadly, on very rare occasions officers make the ultimate sacrifice whilst fulfilling their role. When that happens we will ensure their bravery and sacrifice is never forgotten.
"Colleagues involved in the incident will have our full support for as long as is needed."


birminghammail--2020-09-25--Dean Smith receives demand over possible Frederic Guilbert exit

Aston Villa fans have told Dean Smith not to cash in on popular right-back Frederic Guilbert .
The 25-year-old Frenchman has been pushed down the pecking order following the arrival of £16million Matty Cash from Nottingham Forest .
He was omitted from Smith 's squad for the opening Premier League game with Sheffield United on Monday but returned to the starting XI for last night 's Carabao Cup win over Bristol City .
Guilbert - who has been linked with French club Nantes and reportedly has interest from other English teams - posted a message to his Instagram page after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Even if it 's difficult at the moment , I will fight to the end for this jersey .
No one will kill me , they will only make me stronger . ''
And the overwhelming majority of supporters surveyed on BirminghamLive 's social media channels are adamant Smith should hang onto Guilbert .
Danielle Billingsly : `` Most definitely keep Guilbert .
Had a really good game last night .
Also the last few games of last season he showed real passion . ''
Prashant Patel : `` Keep him he can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the right or Cash could with Guilbert behind him , the pace on the right hand side would be great . ''
Ryan Gara : `` KEEP one million percent .
Anyone who says any different doesn ’ t know what ’ s right for the club in my opinion .
He ’ s a fighter and that ’ s what we need . ''
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We ’ ve got Cash granted but he hasn ’ t proven he ’ s better just yet ! ''
Nick Gardner : `` Keep , shouldn ’ t even be discussing this issue .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Elmohamady is covering several positions and we need two right-backs . ''

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Aston Villa fans have told Dean Smith not to cash in on popular right-back Frederic Guilbert.
The 25-year-old Frenchman has been pushed down the pecking order following the arrival of £16million Matty Cash from Nottingham Forest.
He was omitted from Smith's squad for the opening Premier League game with Sheffield United on Monday but returned to the starting XI for last night's Carabao Cup win over Bristol City.
Guilbert - who has been linked with French club Nantes and reportedly has interest from other English teams - posted a message to his Instagram page after the match.
Guilbert said: "Even if it's difficult at the moment, I will fight to the end for this jersey. No one will kill me, they will only make me stronger."
And the overwhelming majority of supporters surveyed on BirminghamLive's social media channels are adamant Smith should hang onto Guilbert.
Here's how they reacted...
Danielle Billingsly: "Most definitely keep Guilbert. Had a really good game last night. Also the last few games of last season he showed real passion."
Prashant Patel: "Keep him he can play centre-back too and possibly wide on the right or Cash could with Guilbert behind him, the pace on the right hand side would be great."
Ryan Gara: "KEEP one million percent. Anyone who says any different doesn’t know what’s right for the club in my opinion. He’s a fighter and that’s what we need."
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Luke Pearson: "We shouldn’t even be considering this as an option. We’ve got Cash granted but he hasn’t proven he’s better just yet!"
Nick Gardner: "Keep, shouldn’t even be discussing this issue."
Steve Webster: "Definitely keep. Elmohamady is covering several positions and we need two right-backs."


birminghammail--2020-09-25--Man and woman arrested after stabbing in Aston as victim fights for life

West Midlands Police has launched an investigation after a serious stabbing in Birmingham .
A man was stabbed in a road in Aston during the early hours of Friday .
The victim , in his 20s , has been taken to hospital as he fights for his life .
A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to cause GBH , West Midlands Police confirmed today .
In a statement to BirminghamLive , the force also confirmed a woman aged 20 was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender .
They both remain in police custody .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We are investigating after a serious stabbing on Trinity Road , Aston at 2.30am this morning ( 25 September ) .
`` A man in his 20s has been taken to hospital to be treated for his injuries , which are currently described as life threatening .
A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to cause GBH and a woman aged 20 was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender .
They both remain in police custody . ''
The force continued : `` A scene remains in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a forensic examination . ''
Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact us via live chat or by calling 101 .
Anyone affected by what happened can contact Victim Support on 08 08 16 89 111 or https : //www.victimsupport.org.uk/ .
Please contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
Please quote crime reference number 20BW/231623C/20 .

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West Midlands Police has launched an investigation after a serious stabbing in Birmingham.
A man was stabbed in a road in Aston during the early hours of Friday.
The victim, in his 20s, has been taken to hospital as he fights for his life.
A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to cause GBH, West Midlands Police confirmed today.
In a statement to BirminghamLive, the force also confirmed a woman aged 20 was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
They both remain in police custody.
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In a statement, cops said: "We are investigating after a serious stabbing on Trinity Road, Aston at 2.30am this morning (25 September).
"A man in his 20s has been taken to hospital to be treated for his injuries, which are currently described as life threatening.
A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to cause GBH and a woman aged 20 was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. They both remain in police custody."
The force continued: "A scene remains in place in Trinity Road while officers conduct a forensic examination."
Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact us via live chat or by calling 101.
Anyone affected by what happened can contact Victim Support on 08 08 16 89 111 or https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/.
Please contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Please quote crime reference number 20BW/231623C/20.


birminghammail--2020-09-25--Man stabbed in Aston street as paramedics issue statement

A man has been stabbed in a Birmingham street .
The victim was found with knife wounds in Aston in the early hours of Friday ( September 25 ) .
He was rushed to hospital in a critical condition .
Emergency services were called to the junction of Townley Gardens and Trinity Road , Aston , just before 2.30am today .
They found a man in the road with stab injuries .
Paramedics carried out life-saving treatment at the roadside , before putting him in an ambulance and taking him to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital .
Trinity Road remained cordoned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ erected a blue tent .
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said : `` We were called to reports of a patient who had been stabbed at the junction of Townley Gardens and Trinity Road at 2.27am this morning .
`` One ambulance , a paramedic officer and the MERIT trauma team , including a doctor and a critical care paramedic attended the scene .
On arrival we discovered one male patient who had suffered a serious injury .
`` He received specialist trauma care at the scene before being taken to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sirens .
`` The MERIT doctor travelled with the patient on the back of the ambulance to help continue treatment on route to hospital .
The patient ’ s condition remained serious on arrival at hospital . ''
BirminghamLive has asked West Midlands Police for more details on this incident .

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A man has been stabbed in a Birmingham street.
The victim was found with knife wounds in Aston in the early hours of Friday (September 25).
He was rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
Emergency services were called to the junction of Townley Gardens and Trinity Road, Aston, just before 2.30am today.
They found a man in the road with stab injuries.
Paramedics carried out life-saving treatment at the roadside, before putting him in an ambulance and taking him to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Trinity Road remained cordoned off on Friday morning and police had erected a blue tent.
(Image: NICK WILKINSON/BIRMINGHAM LIVE)
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called to reports of a patient who had been stabbed at the junction of Townley Gardens and Trinity Road at 2.27am this morning.
"One ambulance, a paramedic officer and the MERIT trauma team, including a doctor and a critical care paramedic attended the scene. On arrival we discovered one male patient who had suffered a serious injury.
"He received specialist trauma care at the scene before being taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital on blue lights and sirens.
(Image: NICK WILKINSON/BIRMINGHAM LIVE)
"The MERIT doctor travelled with the patient on the back of the ambulance to help continue treatment on route to hospital. The patient’s condition remained serious on arrival at hospital."
BirminghamLive has asked West Midlands Police for more details on this incident.