birminghammail--2020-06-17--'Holte Enders at home' - Aston Villa live webchat

Premier League football returned at Villa Park - and so did the controversy we 've come to expect .
The match ended in a 0-0 draw between Aston Villa and Sheffield United , but the Blades were left fuming after having a goal disallowed .
Villa goalkeeper Orjan Nyland looked to have carried the ball into his own net on the stroke of half-time , but goalline technology failed to recognise it as a goal and referee Michael Oliver waved play on .
That moment was the enduring talking point as top flight football resumed behind closed doors .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came to terms with having to watch the action on television with just a smattering of staff , officials and media allowed inside Villa Park .
From a Villa point of view returning midfielder John McGinn got a good run out after six months out with an ankle injury .
McGinn and Conor Hourihane tested Blades keeper Dean Henderson , while Keinan Davis , a surprise starter , had a couple of sniffs at goal .
Despite a lack of goals ( well , given goals , anyway ) , there was plenty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to join our live webchat now .
Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson will also be on hand to lead the debate and Claret & Blue chatter following the first game back .
We 've got a new webchat platform that enables you to join the conversation - you can watch it at the top of this story or even better you can sign up and join in .
All you have to do is follow the simple instructions laid out in this factbox below - and then you can chat with us , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ natter/moan .
Aston Villa webchat - how to get involved Hello !
At Birmingham Live , we are keen to give the fans as much opportunity to discuss the beautiful game as much as possible .
That is why we have decided to launch a brand new webchat forum , which allows supporters to interact with both our writers and each other .
At several points every week , we will be opening up our webchats , with opportunities to take part in live Q & As about transfers and tactics , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opinions about the end of the Premier League season with your fellow fans .
With no fans allowed at stadiums , we want to replicate that community feel here .
Talking , and keeping in touch , has never been more important .
If you want to take part in these chats , all you have to do is follow these four simple steps to register .
1 .
Write your message in the box and either press enter or click on the blue marker , as shown below .
2 .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , where you can either sign-in if you already have an account , or register if you do not have an account .
3 .
When you click 'register ' , this box will appear .
Once you have entered your details , you can click 'create account ' to confirm .
4 .
And now you 're ready to take part in the chat , with your username initials appearing at the bottom left-hand side of the page .
It really is that simple .
Remember : you have to sign up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our discussions to be polite , civil and considerate .
Enjoy .
Our webchat is under way now .
Also , be sure to check out all of the latest content around Villa on the BirminghamLive website .
And if the chat is n't loading on your screen , please click here .

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Mat Kendrick, Ashley Preece, Dan Rolinson)

Premier League football returned at Villa Park - and so did the controversy we've come to expect.
The match ended in a 0-0 draw between Aston Villa and Sheffield United, but the Blades were left fuming after having a goal disallowed.
Villa goalkeeper Orjan Nyland looked to have carried the ball into his own net on the stroke of half-time, but goalline technology failed to recognise it as a goal and referee Michael Oliver waved play on.
That moment was the enduring talking point as top flight football resumed behind closed doors.
It was a surreal experience as football fans came to terms with having to watch the action on television with just a smattering of staff, officials and media allowed inside Villa Park.
From a Villa point of view returning midfielder John McGinn got a good run out after six months out with an ankle injury.
McGinn and Conor Hourihane tested Blades keeper Dean Henderson, while Keinan Davis, a surprise starter, had a couple of sniffs at goal.
Despite a lack of goals (well, given goals, anyway), there was plenty to talk about and we want you to join our live webchat now.
Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson will also be on hand to lead the debate and Claret & Blue chatter following the first game back.
We've got a new webchat platform that enables you to join the conversation - you can watch it at the top of this story or even better you can sign up and join in.
All you have to do is follow the simple instructions laid out in this factbox below - and then you can chat with us, ask questions and enjoy a good old natter/moan.
Aston Villa webchat - how to get involved Hello! At Birmingham Live, we are keen to give the fans as much opportunity to discuss the beautiful game as much as possible. That is why we have decided to launch a brand new webchat forum, which allows supporters to interact with both our writers and each other. At several points every week, we will be opening up our webchats, with opportunities to take part in live Q&As about transfers and tactics, as well as the chance to air your opinions about the end of the Premier League season with your fellow fans. With no fans allowed at stadiums, we want to replicate that community feel here. Talking, and keeping in touch, has never been more important. If you want to take part in these chats, all you have to do is follow these four simple steps to register. 1. Write your message in the box and either press enter or click on the blue marker, as shown below. 2. This will prompt a new box to appear, where you can either sign-in if you already have an account, or register if you do not have an account. 3. When you click 'register', this box will appear. Once you have entered your details, you can click 'create account' to confirm. 4. And now you're ready to take part in the chat, with your username initials appearing at the bottom left-hand side of the page. It really is that simple. Remember: you have to sign up to take part, and we want our discussions to be polite, civil and considerate. Enjoy.
Our webchat is under way now.
Also, be sure to check out all of the latest content around Villa on the BirminghamLive website. And if the chat isn't loading on your screen, please click here.
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birminghammail--2020-06-17--Pundit explains referee admission after Villa technology controversy

Referee Michael Oliver has admitted his goal-line technology watch said “ goal ” at half-time after a perfectly good goal was ruled out for Sheffield United against Aston Villa .
It was goalless at Villa Park when Oliver Norwood whipped a teasing ball into the box and goalkeeper Orjan Nyland was unable to stop the ball crossing the line .
Blades players surrounded referee Oliver protesting that they should be leading the game , but the 35-year-old pointed to his watch several times indicating that it had not alerted him that the ball crossed the line .
Sheffield United manager @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at half-time , most probably speaking about the decision not to award his team a goal just before the break .
Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp revealed that Oliver ’ s goal-line technology watch actually went off when he was in his dressing room for the break .
Kelly Cates said : “ The word from the referee ’ s room is the system is now working and should be effective in the second-half.
” Redknapp added : “ We don ’ t know how true it is but we ’ ve heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when he was in the dressing room .
`` It ’ s a really spiteful ball in from Oli Norwood , very difficult to deal with .
Nyland never looks comfortable for one second when it ’ s come in , he loses it for a second , then gets hold of it , and pushes it into his own goal .
“ It ’ s incredibly lucky ( for Villa ) .
We often talk about goal-line technology being perfect but it certainly wasn ’ t here , it went missing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League that goal-line technology has caused major controversy since its introduction at the start of the 2013/14 season .

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Referee Michael Oliver has admitted his goal-line technology watch said “goal” at half-time after a perfectly good goal was ruled out for Sheffield United against Aston Villa.
It was goalless at Villa Park when Oliver Norwood whipped a teasing ball into the box and goalkeeper Orjan Nyland was unable to stop the ball crossing the line.
Blades players surrounded referee Oliver protesting that they should be leading the game, but the 35-year-old pointed to his watch several times indicating that it had not alerted him that the ball crossed the line.
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder was pictured speaking to Oliver at half-time, most probably speaking about the decision not to award his team a goal just before the break.
Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp revealed that Oliver’s goal-line technology watch actually went off when he was in his dressing room for the break.
Kelly Cates said: “The word from the referee’s room is the system is now working and should be effective in the second-half.”
Redknapp added: “We don’t know how true it is but we’ve heard that the referee said it said goal when he was in the dressing room.
"It’s a really spiteful ball in from Oli Norwood, very difficult to deal with. Nyland never looks comfortable for one second when it’s come in, he loses it for a second, then gets hold of it, and pushes it into his own goal.
“It’s incredibly lucky (for Villa). We often talk about goal-line technology being perfect but it certainly wasn’t here, it went missing.
This is the first time in the Premier League that goal-line technology has caused major controversy since its introduction at the start of the 2013/14 season.


birminghammail--2020-06-17--Sheffield United respond to reason given for Villa controversy

Aston Villa appeared to have a lucky escape after Sheffield United were seemingly denied a goal because of a technology failure .
Villa are hosting the Blades tonight in the first Premier League match for 100 days - since Dean Smith 's side were beaten 4-0 at Leicester City .
In the first half it looked as if the visitors had taken the lead when Orjan Nyland fumbled a cross from Oliver Norwood .
The goalkeeper appeared to carry the ball over the line and into the inside netting in front of an empty Holte End .
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Sheffield United players were left open-mouthed and continued to speak to the referee for the remainder of the half and in the tunnel .
Former Villa favourite Ian Taylor joked on Sky Sports : “ Never a goal , Jamie [ Redknapp ] !
Yeah , we ’ ve got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ It ’ s incredibly lucky ( for Villa ) .
We often talk about goal-line technology being perfect but it certainly wasn ’ t here , it went missing .
`` It ’ s a really spiteful ball in from Oli Norwood , very difficult to deal with .
Nyland never looks comfortable for one second when it ’ s come in , he loses it for a second , then gets hold of it , and pushes it into his own goal . ''
It was then claimed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ informed on his watch that it was a goal during the half-time interval .
The Blades ' official Twitter account managed to put on a brave face , responding : `` It wasn ’ t working '' and adding a laughing emoji .
Villa were left as shocked as the rest of us , tweeting : `` We do n't really know what to say about that .
Still goalless at Villa Park . ''

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Aston Villa appeared to have a lucky escape after Sheffield United were seemingly denied a goal because of a technology failure.
Villa are hosting the Blades tonight in the first Premier League match for 100 days - since Dean Smith's side were beaten 4-0 at Leicester City.
In the first half it looked as if the visitors had taken the lead when Orjan Nyland fumbled a cross from Oliver Norwood.
The goalkeeper appeared to carry the ball over the line and into the inside netting in front of an empty Holte End.
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But referee Michael Oliver received no indication from goal-line technology that the ball had crossed the line and was forced to wave play on.
Sheffield United players were left open-mouthed and continued to speak to the referee for the remainder of the half and in the tunnel.
Former Villa favourite Ian Taylor joked on Sky Sports: “Never a goal, Jamie [Redknapp]! Yeah, we’ve got away with one there."
Redknapp said: “It’s incredibly lucky (for Villa). We often talk about goal-line technology being perfect but it certainly wasn’t here, it went missing.
"It’s a really spiteful ball in from Oli Norwood, very difficult to deal with. Nyland never looks comfortable for one second when it’s come in, he loses it for a second, then gets hold of it, and pushes it into his own goal."
It was then claimed the technology wasn't working and Oliver was informed on his watch that it was a goal during the half-time interval.
The Blades' official Twitter account managed to put on a brave face, responding : "It wasn’t working" and adding a laughing emoji.
Villa were left as shocked as the rest of us, tweeting: "We don't really know what to say about that. Still goalless at Villa Park."


birminghammail--2020-06-17--Nightclub to hold its first livestream music festival - in aid of NHS charities

Birmingham live music venue and soul and retro club The Night Owl is getting ready for its first ever livestream festival .
The virtual all-dayer on Saturday , July 11 , will be raising money for the University Hospitals Birmingham Charity ( UHB ) .
The Night Owl & NHS Joint Birthday Shindig will stream on Twitch from 12pm , offering live music , DJs and other entertainment .
It will mark the 5th birthday of the club and the 72nd birthday of the NHS in one go .
All money raised will go to the UHB , the official @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Heartlands Hospital , Good Hope Hospital and Solihull Hospital .
Based in Lower Trinity Street , Digbeth , The Night Owl is Birmingham 's award-winning live music venue and club inspired by Northern Soul and 1960s and 70s culture .
Set to be celebrating `` five years of nice people dancing to good soul music '' , the club was planning a birthday party for July .
But when lockdown rules called for all bars to close , the venue had to rethink its annual celebration .
A spokeswoman said : `` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ event to raise money for local hospitals on Saturday 11th July - celebrating The Night Owl 's 5th Birthday and the NHS 's 72nd .
`` We have been given official dispensation to call the event The Night Owl & NHS Joint Birthday Shindig .
`` The event will be mainly streamed from The Night Owl - all following social distancing rules , and some sections filmed from people 's homes .
We 've got a brand new stage as well so it 's all very exciting . ''
With the NHS and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fight against coronavirus , The Night Owl says it is delighted to be able to support and partner with them for this event .
Music lovers will be able to enjoy some of The Night Owl 's most popular acts , including Oasis tribute Oasis Maybe , premier punks of funk and mod Big Boss Man , eight piece ska tribute The Ska 45s , indie band Marquis Drive , solo singers R John The Revelator and Liamosino and Elvis tribute Black Elvis .
The day will also be filled with DJ sets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best soul , ska , Britpop , mod , funk and disco tracks with a special Northern Soul and mod DJ set from Anthony Flavin , star of BBC1 's Our Lives : Soul Boy documentary .
Other special guests include magician Edmund Quigley , and The Get Down breakdancers ’ special videos from UHB members and key workers - plus art and Northern Soul Flash Mobs in Birmingham that were recorded before the pandemic .
Since the forced closure of the venue in March , The Night Owl has joined # SaveOurVenues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stop the closure of grassroots venues across the country .
The campaign , arranged by Music Venue Trust , has already saved 150 venues from the brink of collapse .
However , many venues do not meet the criteria for Government grants and have lost the majority of their income .
The Night Owl regularly broadcasts livestreams to raise money and entertain its loyal following during these difficult times .
The Night Owl & NHS Joint Birthday Shindig will stream on www.twitch.com and JustGiving on Saturday , July 11 , from 12pm @

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Birmingham live music venue and soul and retro club The Night Owl is getting ready for its first ever livestream festival.
The virtual all-dayer on Saturday, July 11, will be raising money for the University Hospitals Birmingham Charity (UHB).
The Night Owl & NHS Joint Birthday Shindig will stream on Twitch from 12pm, offering live music, DJs and other entertainment.
It will mark the 5th birthday of the club and the 72nd birthday of the NHS in one go.
All money raised will go to the UHB, the official charity of Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital and Solihull Hospital.
Based in Lower Trinity Street, Digbeth, The Night Owl is Birmingham's award-winning live music venue and club inspired by Northern Soul and 1960s and 70s culture.
Set to be celebrating "five years of nice people dancing to good soul music", the club was planning a birthday party for July.
But when lockdown rules called for all bars to close, the venue had to rethink its annual celebration.
A spokeswoman said: "The Night Owl are doing a virtual festival event to raise money for local hospitals on Saturday 11th July - celebrating The Night Owl's 5th Birthday and the NHS's 72nd.
"We have been given official dispensation to call the event The Night Owl & NHS Joint Birthday Shindig.
"The event will be mainly streamed from The Night Owl - all following social distancing rules, and some sections filmed from people's homes. We've got a brand new stage as well so it's all very exciting."
With the NHS and local hospitals at the forefront of the fight against coronavirus, The Night Owl says it is delighted to be able to support and partner with them for this event.
Music lovers will be able to enjoy some of The Night Owl's most popular acts, including Oasis tribute Oasis Maybe, premier punks of funk and mod Big Boss Man, eight piece ska tribute The Ska 45s, indie band Marquis Drive, solo singers R John The Revelator and Liamosino and Elvis tribute Black Elvis.
The day will also be filled with DJ sets with resident Night Owl DJs playing the best soul, ska, Britpop, mod, funk and disco tracks with a special Northern Soul and mod DJ set from Anthony Flavin, star of BBC1's Our Lives: Soul Boy documentary.
Other special guests include magician Edmund Quigley, and The Get Down breakdancers’ special videos from UHB members and key workers - plus art and Northern Soul Flash Mobs in Birmingham that were recorded before the pandemic.
Since the forced closure of the venue in March, The Night Owl has joined #SaveOurVenues - a nationwide campaign to raise funds to stop the closure of grassroots venues across the country.
The campaign, arranged by Music Venue Trust, has already saved 150 venues from the brink of collapse.
However, many venues do not meet the criteria for Government grants and have lost the majority of their income.
The Night Owl regularly broadcasts livestreams to raise money and entertain its loyal following during these difficult times.
The Night Owl & NHS Joint Birthday Shindig will stream on www.twitch.com and JustGiving on Saturday, July 11, from 12pm here


birminghammail--2020-06-17--Bullring hit by flash flood just days after reopening to shoppers

The Bullring Shopping Centre has been hit by a flash flood just three days after it opened .
Footage shows workers in visors sweeping water away from a number of shops on the ground level this afternoon .
Yellow cones were also placed outside Foot Locker and Schuh with the shutters pulled half down .
The city was hit by torrential rain , thunder and lightning for the second day in a row .
The centre has only been open since Monday after it was forced to close when Prime Minster Boris Johnson enforced a lockdown back in March .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been submerged underwater .
The A41 Warwick Road in Tyseley was flooded in both directions around Battery Way , near to the petrol station .
The Stratford Road was described as ‘ like a river ’ after it was hit by floods for the second time in 48 hours , with surrounding Percy Road also underwater .
Birmingham City Council was said to be in the area tackling the worst hit spots .
Golden Hillock Road was also impassable this afternoon in places and a number of cars were left stranded in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ End was flooded .
West Midlands Police tweeted : “ PC PALIN is currently in attendance on Cole Hall Lane in Shard End .
“ Please be mindful that the road is currently closed due to flooding and stranded vehicles !
If you ’ re unsure on how deep water is , do NOT attempt to get through it , find an alternative route !
” One lane closed on the Aston Expressway near Dartmouth Middleway due to standing water .

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The Bullring Shopping Centre has been hit by a flash flood just three days after it opened.
Footage shows workers in visors sweeping water away from a number of shops on the ground level this afternoon.
Yellow cones were also placed outside Foot Locker and Schuh with the shutters pulled half down.
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The city was hit by torrential rain, thunder and lightning for the second day in a row.
The centre has only been open since Monday after it was forced to close when Prime Minster Boris Johnson enforced a lockdown back in March.
Elsewhere, a number of main roads have been submerged underwater.
The A41 Warwick Road in Tyseley was flooded in both directions around Battery Way, near to the petrol station.
The Stratford Road was described as ‘like a river’ after it was hit by floods for the second time in 48 hours,with surrounding Percy Road also underwater.
Birmingham City Council was said to be in the area tackling the worst hit spots.
Golden Hillock Road was also impassable this afternoon in places and a number of cars were left stranded in water after Cole Hall Lane in Shard End was flooded.
West Midlands Police tweeted: “PC PALIN is currently in attendance on Cole Hall Lane in Shard End.
“Please be mindful that the road is currently closed due to flooding and stranded vehicles! If you’re unsure on how deep water is, do NOT attempt to get through it, find an alternative route!”
One lane closed on the Aston Expressway near Dartmouth Middleway due to standing water.


birminghammail--2020-06-17--William's message to Villa fans as Premier League football finally returns

Prince William has reacted to the news of his beloved Aston Villa returning to top-flight action as the Premier League made a welcome return tonight .
Villa were up against Sheffield United at Villa Park in the first Premier League match since the league shutdown back in mid-March as the coronavirus crisis hit Britain .
The Duke of Cambridge took to social media as he watched the team he supports , Villa , welcome the Blades to Villa Park for a 6pm kick-off this evening .
William , president of the Football Association ( FA ) and an avid Aston @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so good '' to see the sport return , adding : `` We have all missed it ! ''
Ahead of the 6pm kick-off , William posted a tweet , signed `` W '' , which said : `` So good to have football back , we have all missed it !
`` Thank you to everyone involved for your hard work in making it happen .
W. '' His son Prince George appears to have inherited the duke 's footballing allegiance , after he was pictured supporting the Villans in a Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top flight continues with more matches over the coming days , as the BBC , Sky Sports and BT Sport broadcast fixtures from across the nation .

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Prince William has reacted to the news of his beloved Aston Villa returning to top-flight action as the Premier League made a welcome return tonight.
Villa were up against Sheffield United at Villa Park in the first Premier League match since the league shutdown back in mid-March as the coronavirus crisis hit Britain.
The Duke of Cambridge took to social media as he watched the team he supports, Villa, welcome the Blades to Villa Park for a 6pm kick-off this evening.
William, president of the Football Association (FA) and an avid Aston Villa fan, said it was "so good" to see the sport return, adding: "We have all missed it!"
Ahead of the 6pm kick-off, William posted a tweet, signed "W", which said: "So good to have football back, we have all missed it!
"Thank you to everyone involved for your hard work in making it happen. W."
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His son Prince George appears to have inherited the duke's footballing allegiance, after he was pictured supporting the Villans in a Premier League match earlier this season.
The top flight continues with more matches over the coming days, as the BBC, Sky Sports and BT Sport broadcast fixtures from across the nation.


birminghammail--2020-06-17--'Still on furlough' - Aston Villa fans react to goal-line technology controversy

Aston Villa fans have been reacting on social media after a technology blunder during their game with Sheffield United prevented a goal .
The Blades thought they had the lead with the first Premier League goal for over three months after Villa goalkeeper Orjan Nyland appeared to carry Oliver Norwood 's free-kick straight into his own net .
Referee Michael Oliver waved away the Blades ' claims that the ball had crossed the line , with his watch failing to signal that the ball had entirely crossed the line .
However , TV replays clearly show that the Villa goalkeeper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ line and Sheffield United should have been 1-0 up .
And here 's what Villa fans thought of the incident on social media…….. Dan Jackson : “ How is that not a goal.
” James : “ Karma for sharps gone last season.
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” Jack Dowdswell : “ Refs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ VAR is in play at Villa Park , it plays no role in correcting any errors made by the goal-line technology .

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Aston Villa fans have been reacting on social media after a technology blunder during their game with Sheffield United prevented a goal.
The Blades thought they had the lead with the first Premier League goal for over three months after Villa goalkeeper Orjan Nyland appeared to carry Oliver Norwood's free-kick straight into his own net.
Referee Michael Oliver waved away the Blades' claims that the ball had crossed the line, with his watch failing to signal that the ball had entirely crossed the line.
However, TV replays clearly show that the Villa goalkeeper had carried the ball across his own line and Sheffield United should have been 1-0 up.
And here's what Villa fans thought of the incident on social media……..
Dan Jackson: “How is that not a goal.”
James: “Karma for sharps gone last season.”
Christian: “Sick job turning off goal line technology lads.”
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Michael White: “Someone needs a pay rise.”
Callum: “Never a goal keep quiet all they’ll go to VAR.”
Jack Dowdswell: “Refs watch is still on furlough.”
Whilst VAR is in play at Villa Park, it plays no role in correcting any errors made by the goal-line technology.


birminghammail--2020-06-17--Ian Taylor sums up how every Aston Villa fan is feeling after major controversy

Aston Villa legend Ian Taylor has perfectly summed up how every fan is feeling following an incredibly controversial incident in the Premier League clash with Aston Villa .
In the first game since the league was suspended in mid-March , the opening exchanges passed by without too much incident but the major talking point emerged shortly before the break .
Orjan Nyland failed to deal with a curling free-kick into the box , stumbling behind the goal and even resting the ball on the opposite side of the post .
However , the goal-line technology system did not activate and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Sheffield United supporters and the bafflement of fans watching on across the world .
Villa fans were certainly thankful that the decision went in their view though and he perfectly summed up how they felt in his half-time comments .
“ Never a goal , Jamie !
Yeah , we ’ ve got away with one there , '' he said on Sky Sports ' coverage to colleague Jamie Redknapp , who had his own say on the incident .
“ It ’ s incredibly lucky ( for Villa ) .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ perfect but it certainly wasn ’ t here , it went missing .
`` It ’ s a really spiteful ball in from Oli Norwood , very difficult to deal with .
Nyland never looks comfortable for one second when it ’ s come in , he loses it for a second , then gets hold of it , and pushes it into his own goal . ''

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Aston Villa legend Ian Taylor has perfectly summed up how every fan is feeling following an incredibly controversial incident in the Premier League clash with Aston Villa.
In the first game since the league was suspended in mid-March, the opening exchanges passed by without too much incident but the major talking point emerged shortly before the break.
Orjan Nyland failed to deal with a curling free-kick into the box, stumbling behind the goal and even resting the ball on the opposite side of the post.
However, the goal-line technology system did not activate and no goal was given to the dismay of the Sheffield United supporters and the bafflement of fans watching on across the world.
Villa fans were certainly thankful that the decision went in their view though and he perfectly summed up how they felt in his half-time comments.
“Never a goal, Jamie! Yeah, we’ve got away with one there," he said on Sky Sports' coverage to colleague Jamie Redknapp, who had his own say on the incident.
“It’s incredibly lucky (for Villa). We often talk about goal-line technology being perfect but it certainly wasn’t here, it went missing.
"It’s a really spiteful ball in from Oli Norwood, very difficult to deal with. Nyland never looks comfortable for one second when it’s come in, he loses it for a second, then gets hold of it, and pushes it into his own goal."


birminghammail--2020-06-17--Police hunt for 20 people after mass cricket bat brawl in street

Police have launched an appeal to find a large group of men and women after a violence brawl broke out in Walsall .
Four people suffered head injuries when the group armed with cricket bats , poles and weapons clashed on Lewis Street on June 10 .
It is believed to have been a target attack that kicked off in broad daylight at around 6.30pm .
Police arrested a 44-year-old man at the scene and he was later released on bail .
A series of images of people officers want to speak to have been released .
You can view @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spokesman for West Midlands Police said : `` We ’ re investigating a disorder on Lewis Street , Walsall just before 6.30pm on Wednesday , June 10 and want to identify these individuals .
`` A large group of people were fighting on the street armed with bats and weapons and on police arrival , four people had suffered head injuries .
`` Although the enquiry is still ongoing , we have already established that this was a targeted incident and the people involved were known to each other .
`` A 44-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on suspicion of wounding , has been bailed pending further enquiries .
Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight , or call 101 anytime . ''
Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
Please quote crime number 20WS/133965X/20 .

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Police have launched an appeal to find a large group of men and women after a violence brawl broke out in Walsall.
Four people suffered head injuries when the group armed with cricket bats, poles and weapons clashed on Lewis Street on June 10.
It is believed to have been a target attack that kicked off in broad daylight at around 6.30pm.
Police arrested a 44-year-old man at the scene and he was later released on bail.
(Image: WMP)
A series of images of people officers want to speak to have been released. You can view them in the video above.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We’re investigating a disorder on Lewis Street, Walsall just before 6.30pm on Wednesday, June 10 and want to identify these individuals.
"A large group of people were fighting on the street armed with bats and weapons and on police arrival, four people had suffered head injuries.
"Although the enquiry is still ongoing, we have already established that this was a targeted incident and the people involved were known to each other.
"A 44-year-old man who was arrested at the scene on suspicion of wounding, has been bailed pending further enquiries.
Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, or call 101 anytime."
Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111. Please quote crime number 20WS/133965X/20.


birminghammail--2020-06-17--Aston Villa involved in huge goal-line technology controversy

Aston Villa were the grateful beneficiaries of a technology blunder after goal-line technology incorrectly ruled Oliver Norwood 's free-kick had n't crossed the line .
The Blades thought they had the lead with the first Premier League goal for over three months after Villa goalkeeper Orjan Nyland appeared to carry Norwood 's inswinging free-kick straight into his own net .
Referee Michael Oliver waved away the Blades ' claims that the ball had crossed the line , with his watch failing to signal that the ball had entirely crossed the line , as normal procedure with the goal-line system .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Villa goalkeeper had carried the ball across his own line and Sheffield United should have been 1-0 up .
Sheffield United players were quick to surround the referee after the incident but their appeals were left in vain , with Oliver trusting the goal-line technology , which to date has always proved reliable .
Whilst VAR is in play at Villa Park , it plays no role in correcting any errors made by the goal-line technology .
At half-time Blades boss Chris Wilder went to see the referees for an explanation as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed that the system was n't working , adding that the technology is now working in time for the second half .

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Aston Villa were the grateful beneficiaries of a technology blunder after goal-line technology incorrectly ruled Oliver Norwood's free-kick hadn't crossed the line.
The Blades thought they had the lead with the first Premier League goal for over three months after Villa goalkeeper Orjan Nyland appeared to carry Norwood's inswinging free-kick straight into his own net.
Referee Michael Oliver waved away the Blades' claims that the ball had crossed the line, with his watch failing to signal that the ball had entirely crossed the line, as normal procedure with the goal-line system.
However, TV replays clearly show that the Villa goalkeeper had carried the ball across his own line and Sheffield United should have been 1-0 up.
Sheffield United players were quick to surround the referee after the incident but their appeals were left in vain, with Oliver trusting the goal-line technology, which to date has always proved reliable.
Whilst VAR is in play at Villa Park, it plays no role in correcting any errors made by the goal-line technology.
At half-time Blades boss Chris Wilder went to see the referees for an explanation as to what happened.
Then Sky Sports confirmed that the system wasn't working, adding that the technology is now working in time for the second half.


birminghammail--2020-06-17--Fulham captain makes West Brom promotion confession

Fulham midfielder Tom Cairney confesses his side have 'no room for slip-ups ' in their bid to catch West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United .
The Championship 's top two has been the same for much of the season and ahead of the final nine fixtures , Albion trail Leeds by a point .
Slaven Bilic 's side get their Championship season back underway against Birmingham City at The Hawthorns on Saturday .
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The Fulham captain told the BBC : `` I do n't think the best footballing side will necessarily have the most success .
`` It will be the team that dogs it out , stays together and goes that extra mile for each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We know the Championship is relentless but this is something I have never experienced , especially having three months out and then coming straight back into this carnage .
`` Everyone has got an excuse - it is easy at a time like this to say why it went wrong or why you are not performing , or why you did n't get promoted .
`` You have got a big excuse and I think the team which wo n't look to have those excuses will be most successful , and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The only way is to hit the ground running , as otherwise you 'll be too far behind .
There is not room for slip-ups right now . ''

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Fulham midfielder Tom Cairney confesses his side have 'no room for slip-ups' in their bid to catch West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United.
The Championship's top two has been the same for much of the season and ahead of the final nine fixtures, Albion trail Leeds by a point.
Slaven Bilic's side get their Championship season back underway against Birmingham City at The Hawthorns on Saturday.
Leeds travel to Cardiff City a day later while Fulham, who are six points adrift of the Baggies, face Brentford before going to Elland Road.
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And Cairney admits the Craven Cottage side cannot afford to slip up as if they hope to keep in touch with the automatic promotion places.
The Fulham captain told the BBC: "I don't think the best footballing side will necessarily have the most success.
"It will be the team that dogs it out, stays together and goes that extra mile for each other when it gets really hard.
"We know the Championship is relentless but this is something I have never experienced, especially having three months out and then coming straight back into this carnage.
"Everyone has got an excuse - it is easy at a time like this to say why it went wrong or why you are not performing, or why you didn't get promoted.
"You have got a big excuse and I think the team which won't look to have those excuses will be most successful, and that is what we are trying to do.
"The only way is to hit the ground running, as otherwise you'll be too far behind. There is not room for slip-ups right now."


birminghammail--2020-06-17--Jamie Redknapp hails John McGinn on Aston Villa return

Former Liverpool captain Jamie Redknapp has issued praise to Aston Villa John McGinn ahead of his return from injury in the Premier League clash against Sheffield United .
The Scotland international had been sidelined since December with a fractured ankle and was approaching a return prior to the suspension of the league in mid-March .
However , the pause of the season amid the coronavirus crisis delayed his return to action but he is now poised to play an integral part in the fight to avoid relegation .
His importance to the side has not gone unnoticed by Redknapp , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dean Smith 's side have suffered since McGinn 's injury .
`` They needed him back because he ’ s such an important player for them .
He ’ s fantastic on the ball , so composed , scores a goal , '' he told Sky Sports .
`` You and I actually watched his first game against Tottenham - he just looked at home in the Premier League - he wasn ’ t fazed about playing against big players .
`` He ’ s just been fantastic , and when he picked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the whole team . ''

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Former Liverpool captain Jamie Redknapp has issued praise to Aston Villa John McGinn ahead of his return from injury in the Premier League clash against Sheffield United.
The Scotland international had been sidelined since December with a fractured ankle and was approaching a return prior to the suspension of the league in mid-March.
However, the pause of the season amid the coronavirus crisis delayed his return to action but he is now poised to play an integral part in the fight to avoid relegation.
His importance to the side has not gone unnoticed by Redknapp, who identified the loss of form that Dean Smith's side have suffered since McGinn's injury.
"They needed him back because he’s such an important player for them. He’s fantastic on the ball, so composed, scores a goal," he told Sky Sports.
"You and I actually watched his first game against Tottenham - he just looked at home in the Premier League - he wasn’t fazed about playing against big players.
"He’s just been fantastic, and when he picked up that injury, it just affected the whole team."


birminghammail--2020-06-17--The gesture laid on to remember Ron Smith, Holte Ender in the Sky

Aston Villa have paid tribute to Dean Smith 's late father , Ron , by dedicating a seat for him at Villa Park paying homage to his days as a steward .
Smith senior died aged 79 last month after a four-week battle with coronavirus .
He had been living in a care home with dementia for six years .
Ron was Aston Villa-mad and attended the European Cup victory in Rotterdam in 1982 .
His two boys , Dean and David , followed Villa up and down the country together and used to sneak in on match-days given dad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As for Ron , he was once in charge of leading Doug Ellis to and from his seat in the Trinity Road Stand and , in a funny story shared by son Dean , his most-memorable match was when Rangers fans caused havoc at Villa Park in 1976 , forcing Ron to sprint back to his family home in Erdington .
For the Project Restart curtain-raiser vs Sheffield United , Villa have paid tribute to Ron by draping an orange Villa Park steward 's jacket with the initials RS , 79 over a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ empty tonight .
Speaking ahead of what promises to be an emotional night for Villa boss Smith , he said : `` There is never good timing to losing a parent .
He ’ s probably in a better place now because he hadn ’ t been well for a long time .
It was one of those things you have to deal with .
`` Obviously it was tough for my mother [ Hilary ] because she couldn ’ t see him for 11 weeks , but he ended up coming out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowed to go to see him , in full PPE , at the moment he passed . ''
Posting an update on Instagram , an Aston Villa spokesman said : `` A tribute at Villa Park this evening for Ron Smith , father of Head Coach Dean , who was a loyal supporter and much-loved steward for many years but sadly passed away last month .
Holte Ender in the Sky . ''

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Aston Villa have paid tribute to Dean Smith's late father, Ron, by dedicating a seat for him at Villa Park paying homage to his days as a steward.
Smith senior died aged 79 last month after a four-week battle with coronavirus. He had been living in a care home with dementia for six years.
Ron was Aston Villa-mad and attended the European Cup victory in Rotterdam in 1982. His two boys, Dean and David, followed Villa up and down the country together and used to sneak in on match-days given dad Ron's job as a steward.
As for Ron, he was once in charge of leading Doug Ellis to and from his seat in the Trinity Road Stand and, in a funny story shared by son Dean, his most-memorable match was when Rangers fans caused havoc at Villa Park in 1976, forcing Ron to sprint back to his family home in Erdington.
For the Project Restart curtain-raiser vs Sheffield United, Villa have paid tribute to Ron by draping an orange Villa Park steward's jacket with the initials RS, 79 over a seat inside the stadium which will remain empty tonight.
Speaking ahead of what promises to be an emotional night for Villa boss Smith, he said: "There is never good timing to losing a parent. He’s probably in a better place now because he hadn’t been well for a long time. It was one of those things you have to deal with.
"Obviously it was tough for my mother [Hilary] because she couldn’t see him for 11 weeks, but he ended up coming out to a nursing home and we were allowed to go to see him, in full PPE, at the moment he passed."
Posting an update on Instagram, an Aston Villa spokesman said: "A tribute at Villa Park this evening for Ron Smith, father of Head Coach Dean, who was a loyal supporter and much-loved steward for many years but sadly passed away last month. Holte Ender in the Sky."


birminghammail--2020-06-18--Police warning to Worcestershire gardeners and allotment owners after thefts

Gardeners in Worcestershire are being warned to be on their guard after a spike in thefts from gardens and allotments .
Police have said there has been an increase in green-fingered thefts recently - particularly from the Bromsgrove area .
Thieves are targeting allotments and also sheds in people 's gardens .
They are stealing all kinds of gardening equipment , but are especially interested in the more expensive items such as lawnmowers and rotavators .
More details on how to protect your sheds and allotments can be found here .
Inspector Lee Page from West Mercia Police said because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had increased patrols in the worst-hit areas .
But they also urged allotment-holders and gardeners to beef up their own security .
He said : `` Our rural crime officers are contacting allotment-holders and working with associations and councils to assess the current security arrangements and we have targeted patrols in the area both day and night .
“ It would seem there are particular items being taken by criminals While I recognise that quite considerable steps to secure their property are being taken by some owners , the offenders are determined and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I 'd like to again reassure the community and victims across Bromsgrove that we are doing everything we can to prevent these crimes and to catch the culprits .
“ These crimes may seem minor to some but I am very aware of the impact this has on allotment holders as tools and specialist equipment such as rotavators are extremely expensive to replace and are often passed down through generations of families . ''
He said police were taking all shed and allotment thefts seriously and urged victims to contact them on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in progress to call 999 .
They also appealed for anyone with dashcam footage of suspicious vehicles seen near allotments to phone 101 .

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Gardeners in Worcestershire are being warned to be on their guard after a spike in thefts from gardens and allotments.
Police have said there has been an increase in green-fingered thefts recently - particularly from the Bromsgrove area.
Thieves are targeting allotments and also sheds in people's gardens.
They are stealing all kinds of gardening equipment, but are especially interested in the more expensive items such as lawnmowers and rotavators.
More details on how to protect your sheds and allotments can be found here.
Inspector Lee Page from West Mercia Police said because of the increase in thefts, they had increased patrols in the worst-hit areas. But they also urged allotment-holders and gardeners to beef up their own security.
He said: "Our rural crime officers are contacting allotment-holders and working with associations and councils to assess the current security arrangements and we have targeted patrols in the area both day and night.
“It would seem there are particular items being taken by criminals While I recognise that quite considerable steps to secure their property are being taken by some owners, the offenders are determined and equipped to bypass such stringent measures.
"I'd like to again reassure the community and victims across Bromsgrove that we are doing everything we can to prevent these crimes and to catch the culprits.
“These crimes may seem minor to some but I am very aware of the impact this has on allotment holders as tools and specialist equipment such as rotavators are extremely expensive to replace and are often passed down through generations of families."
He said police were taking all shed and allotment thefts seriously and urged victims to contact them on 101, or if the crime was in progress to call 999.
They also appealed for anyone with dashcam footage of suspicious vehicles seen near allotments to phone 101.


birminghammail--2020-06-18--Costa reopens with five massive changes to every shop in the UK

Costa is re-opening stores across the country within the coming days - and making some big changes to shops .
Coffee shops shuttered in mid-March as the coronavirus crisis spread across the country , with the pandemic triggering a nationwide lockdown .
But now Costa is re-opening sites having been given the green light to start operating again , with non-essential stores re-opening this week .
The government is breathing life into the hospitality , leisure and retail sectors with the announcement of a gradual easing of the lockdown .
But things will be different at Costa , who have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lanes will also open and customers will pick up their orders through serving hatches to limit contact .
Jill McDonald , chief executive of Costa Coffee , said she is “ delighted ” the outlets will reopen at the end of June .
She added that Costa Coffee has delivered more than 861,000 cans of coffee to key workers across the country since the start of lockdown .
Jill said : “ We ’ re delighted to be able to share the news that by the end of June 1,100+ of our stores @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We have been overwhelmed by the positive feedback that we have received from our customers and are pleased to once again be able to serve them our signature , handcrafted coffee .
“ Not only have we been working hard to re-open our stores , but our teams have also ensured that 8,400+ Costa Express machines have been available to serve barista quality , machine crafted coffee to those in need of a fix .
“ We have also continued to show our appreciation to key workers across the country and have successfully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 1,200 coffee packs to those who deserve a well-earned coffee break .
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Costa is re-opening stores across the country within the coming days - and making some big changes to shops.
Coffee shops shuttered in mid-March as the coronavirus crisis spread across the country, with the pandemic triggering a nationwide lockdown.
But now Costa is re-opening sites having been given the green light to start operating again, with non-essential stores re-opening this week.
The government is breathing life into the hospitality, leisure and retail sectors with the announcement of a gradual easing of the lockdown.
But things will be different at Costa, who have confirmed each shop will boast:
hand sanitiser stations
perspex screens at counters
two-metre floor signs to enforce social distancing measures.
Baristas will only accept contactless card payments.
Drive-through lanes will also open and customers will pick up their orders through serving hatches to limit contact.
Jill McDonald, chief executive of Costa Coffee, said she is “delighted” the outlets will reopen at the end of June.
She added that Costa Coffee has delivered more than 861,000 cans of coffee to key workers across the country since the start of lockdown.
Jill said: “We’re delighted to be able to share the news that by the end of June 1,100+ of our stores will re-open for take-away or delivery. We have been overwhelmed by the positive feedback that we have received from our customers and are pleased to once again be able to serve them our signature, handcrafted coffee.
“Not only have we been working hard to re-open our stores, but our teams have also ensured that 8,400+ Costa Express machines have been available to serve barista quality, machine crafted coffee to those in need of a fix.
“We have also continued to show our appreciation to key workers across the country and have successfully delivered over 861,000 Ready-to-Drink Costa Coffee cans and 1,200 coffee packs to those who deserve a well-earned coffee break.”


birminghammail--2020-06-18--Leeds United fans pile in after Aston Villa Hawk-Eye storm

Leeds United had plenty to say after a technology error denied Sheffield United victory against Aston Villa .
The Championship leaders took to Twitter in the aftermath of Ollie Norwood ’ s ‘ ghost goal ’ which the officials on the field of play and Hawk-Eye both failed to detect .
Leeds made refence to an incident last season when they allowed Villa to equalise following an ‘ unfair ’ goal scored by Mateusz Klich when the sides met at Elland Road .
The point was not lost on Leeds fans .
@ LUFC1992_v2 : They difference spelt out for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lufc have perfectly legitimate goal allowed , then let # avfc score unopposed as an act of fair play June 2020 - Sheff Utd have perfectly legitimate goal NOT allowed due to a technical issue .
Villa DON ’ T let Sheff Utd score @ Jonnyboylufc : Aston “ it ’ s not we do in this country ” villa We ’ re you ’ re integrity now eh # lufc @ JonnifromDonny : Just 1 question ... why didn ’ t # avfc let # sufc walk in a goal yesterday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Karma will win out in the end , LUFC in the premiership with SUFC .
Villa in the championship .
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Google Play Store and App Store @ Shaggy_lufc : @ AVFCOfficial Why didn ’ t Dean Smith order his players to ‘ Give the goal ’ ?
Marcelo Bielsa style ... .. Decency and integrity he could learn from Marcelo , fingers crossed for a cup tie when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dean Smith & Aston Villa have very short memories don ’ t they @ cjlufc : Villa slagged off # lufc for scoring when there was a player down injured .
Great Bielsa gave he goal back .
Smith and Terry was saying it was unsporting for Leeds to score .
However I am sure Villa players staff will know ball crossed line .
Why not give Sheff Utd a goal @ leeds0532 : Do you think Villa should have given them a free goal , or does that only apply to # @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were crying about fair play last year ?
Hypocritical much ?
# lufc

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Leeds United had plenty to say after a technology error denied Sheffield United victory against Aston Villa.
The Championship leaders took to Twitter in the aftermath of Ollie Norwood’s ‘ghost goal’ which the officials on the field of play and Hawk-Eye both failed to detect.
Leeds made refence to an incident last season when they allowed Villa to equalise following an ‘unfair’ goal scored by Mateusz Klich when the sides met at Elland Road.
The point was not lost on Leeds fans.
@LUFC1992_v2: They difference spelt out for Villa fans:
April 2019 - #lufc have perfectly legitimate goal allowed, then let #avfc score unopposed as an act of fair play
June 2020 - Sheff Utd have perfectly legitimate goal NOT allowed due to a technical issue. Villa DON’T let Sheff Utd score
@Jonnyboylufc: Aston “it’s not we do in this country” villa We’re you’re integrity now eh #lufc
@JonnifromDonny: Just 1 question... why didn’t #avfc let #sufc walk in a goal yesterday, just like #lufc did against Villa. Karma will win out in the end, LUFC in the premiership with SUFC. Villa in the championship. Enjoy Villains
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@Shaggy_lufc: @AVFCOfficial Why didn’t Dean Smith order his players to ‘Give the goal’? Marcelo Bielsa style.....
Decency and integrity he could learn from Marcelo, fingers crossed for a cup tie when we switch leagues.
@billywigwam13: Dean Smith & Aston Villa have very short memories don’t they
@cjlufc: Villa slagged off #lufc for scoring when there was a player down injured. Great Bielsa gave he goal back. Smith and Terry was saying it was unsporting for Leeds to score. However I am sure Villa players staff will know ball crossed line. Why not give Sheff Utd a goal
@leeds0532: Do you think Villa should have given them a free goal, or does that only apply to #LUFC
@DarraghC81: And #villa were crying about fair play last year? Hypocritical much? #lufc


birminghammail--2020-06-18--Government urges councils to reopen public toilets as Birmingham keeps them shut

The Government has urged councils to reopen public toilets - amid claims streets could be turned into `` cesspits '' .
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden was questioned at the Downing Street press conference yesterday .
He was quizzed about the risk that parks and streets could be turned into cesspits if public toilets are not open .
He said : `` I know that the Secretary of State for MHCLG ( Ministry of Housing , Communities and Local Government ) has set very clear guidance for local authorities that they should be opening those toilets and I very much agree @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being allowed to reopen and a possible boost for the hospitality and tourism sector from July 4 , there may be problems for customers who want to spend a penny as not all public toilets are open .
It comes as some toilets in the Royal Parks are reopening .
A statement on the Royal Parks website says : `` A number of public toilets across our parks remain temporarily closed , but we are now in a position to gradually reopen them with additional public safety measures in place . ''
Risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be maintained will be among some of the key factors for councils deciding about making public toilets available , according to the Local Government Association .
Birmingham City Council has said that public toilets in the city are not expected to open until July as contractors are awaiting a delivery of personal protective equipment .
The council also said the information centre toilets will be closed for short periods every hour for cleaning which will result in reduced capacity .
The MHCLG has said that while decisions to reopen public toilets are for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` wherever possible '' .

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The Government has urged councils to reopen public toilets - amid claims streets could be turned into "cesspits".
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden was questioned at the Downing Street press conference yesterday.
He was quizzed about the risk that parks and streets could be turned into cesspits if public toilets are not open.
He said: "I know that the Secretary of State for MHCLG (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government) has set very clear guidance for local authorities that they should be opening those toilets and I very much agree with that."
Despite non-essential shops being allowed to reopen and a possible boost for the hospitality and tourism sector from July 4, there may be problems for customers who want to spend a penny as not all public toilets are open.
It comes as some toilets in the Royal Parks are reopening.
A statement on the Royal Parks website says: "A number of public toilets across our parks remain temporarily closed, but we are now in a position to gradually reopen them with additional public safety measures in place."
Risk assessments and whether social distancing measures can be maintained will be among some of the key factors for councils deciding about making public toilets available, according to the Local Government Association.
Birmingham City Council has said that public toilets in the city are not expected to open until July as contractors are awaiting a delivery of personal protective equipment.
The council also said the information centre toilets will be closed for short periods every hour for cleaning which will result in reduced capacity.
The MHCLG has said that while decisions to reopen public toilets are for councils, it encourages them to open "wherever possible".


birminghammail--2020-06-18--Ross Kemp gives heartbreaking update on Barbara Windsor's Alzheimer's

Ross Kemp has delivered a sobering update on his former EastEnders co-star Barbara Windsor .
The iconic soap star and actress , known for playing Peggy Mitchell in EastEnders , with Ross playing her on-screen son Grant , is battling Alzheimer 's .
Her husband Scott Mitchell is taking part in a two-part ITV1 documentary on the debilitating disease , the second episode of which airs tonight ( Thursday June 18 ) .
Ahead of its broadcast tonight , Ross appeared on ITV1 this morning to give Good Morning Britain a sad update on Barbara 's condition .
He told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The nature of the disease is she initially knew exactly who I was and within three minutes she turned and asked me who I was .
Within three minutes .
“ She looks at the pictures of her in her heyday on the wall , fantastic photos of her incredible career , and she says , ‘ who ’ s that lady ?
’ He said : “ People who haven ’ t had a chance to see their loved ones and who are already disorientated and they had their world turned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that 60 to 70 percent of people in care homes have dementia.
” “ I don ’ t think it ’ s even a ‘ may ’ - sadly it ’ s going to happen , ” said Ross , when asked if Barbara faces entering a care home .
“ And it ’ s probably going to happen in the near future than in the long term future .
“ There has been a marked decline in her health .
This is a disease that has no cure .
”

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Ross Kemp has delivered a sobering update on his former EastEnders co-star Barbara Windsor.
The iconic soap star and actress, known for playing Peggy Mitchell in EastEnders, with Ross playing her on-screen son Grant, is battling Alzheimer's.
Her husband Scott Mitchell is taking part in a two-part ITV1 documentary on the debilitating disease, the second episode of which airs tonight (Thursday June 18).
Ahead of its broadcast tonight, Ross appeared on ITV1 this morning to give Good Morning Britain a sad update on Barbara's condition.
(Image: ITV)
He told hosts Susanna Reid and Ben Shephard: “The nature of the disease is she initially knew exactly who I was and within three minutes she turned and asked me who I was. Within three minutes.
“She looks at the pictures of her in her heyday on the wall, fantastic photos of her incredible career, and she says, ‘who’s that lady?’
“That’s heartbreaking.”
He said: “People who haven’t had a chance to see their loved ones and who are already disorientated and they had their world turned upside down.
“And we know that 60 to 70 percent of people in care homes have dementia.”
“I don’t think it’s even a ‘may’ - sadly it’s going to happen,” said Ross, when asked if Barbara faces entering a care home.
“And it’s probably going to happen in the near future than in the long term future.
“There has been a marked decline in her health. This is a disease that has no cure.”


birminghammail--2020-06-18--Man United fans are loving Raul Jimenez's transfer comments

Raul Jimenez has admitted that speculation linking him with some of the biggest clubs in the world is `` something very cool '' .
The Wolverhampton Wanderers striker continues to be paired with some of the top teams in Europe after an impressive two-season spell at Molineux .
Jimenez has scored 22 goals in his first campaign as a permanent Wolves player , having had his loan from Benfica upgraded for £32.6m last year .
And it 's form that has led to speculation about a big-money transfer - although Wolves are under no financial pressure to sanction a deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their lofty Premier League position , speculation continues to swirl and claimed it is something that will help him continue to grow as a player .
Manchester United , Real Madrid and Man City have all been touted as possible destinations , while the striker himself suggested Liverpool could be keen .
Responding to the gossip , the 29-year-old told Bolavip ( via Sport Witness ) : “ It ’ s something very cool , I don ’ t know if they are true , they are rumours .
Since they are talking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Madrid , Barcelona , Juventus , Manchester City , Manchester United , Liverpool… They are teams that in the history of football are important .
“ That they are mentioning you there , whether you want to or not , some rumour will come to them as well so there it can be opened .
It ’ s an incredible thing to be on the radar , be rumours there , and on the lips of those teams .
It ’ s something good to continue growing , making an effort and taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if possible , give even more to achieve it.
” With Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer prepared to splash the cash this summer , fans on social media think Jimenez could be the perfect addition : @ Yumaresu : if he wants a Champions League trophy he ’ ll come , but he ’ ll have to know his role ... @ Nmekins : Raul will be a great addition to our front men , causing all sorts of threats and problems for all defenders .
He 's quality and a great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mfbeanerboy : haaland isn ’ t available anymore .
werner going to chelsea .
who else but jimenez ?
he ’ s proven here , smart , skillful and has an eye for goal .
@ Elikem_Jnr : Get this done @ ManUtd @ BeanKing : He would be a VERY good backup for striker @ ons301 : Chicharito needs to call him and tell him bout us.. La tigre would be a very good signing for man utd @ JOJIJEDI : he would be REALLY REALLY good .

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Raul Jimenez has admitted that speculation linking him with some of the biggest clubs in the world is "something very cool".
The Wolverhampton Wanderers striker continues to be paired with some of the top teams in Europe after an impressive two-season spell at Molineux.
Jimenez has scored 22 goals in his first campaign as a permanent Wolves player, having had his loan from Benfica upgraded for £32.6m last year.
And it's form that has led to speculation about a big-money transfer - although Wolves are under no financial pressure to sanction a deal.
Despite Wolves' vast fortunes and their lofty Premier League position, speculation continues to swirl and claimed it is something that will help him continue to grow as a player.
Manchester United, Real Madrid and Man City have all been touted as possible destinations, while the striker himself suggested Liverpool could be keen.
(Image: wolves.co.uk)
Responding to the gossip, the 29-year-old told Bolavip (via Sport Witness): “It’s something very cool, I don’t know if they are true, they are rumours. Since they are talking about me, different teams like Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool… They are teams that in the history of football are important.
“That they are mentioning you there, whether you want to or not, some rumour will come to them as well so there it can be opened. It’s an incredible thing to be on the radar, be rumours there, and on the lips of those teams. It’s something good to continue growing, making an effort and taking it as an incentive so that, if possible, give even more to achieve it.”
With Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer prepared to splash the cash this summer, fans on social media think Jimenez could be the perfect addition:
@Yumaresu: if he wants a Champions League trophy he’ll come, but he’ll have to know his role...
@Nmekins: Raul will be a great addition to our front men, causing all sorts of threats and problems for all defenders. He's quality and a great clinical finisher... Bring RAUL home!
@AroTobs: I love him
@mfbeanerboy: haaland isn’t available anymore. werner going to chelsea. who else but jimenez? he’s proven here, smart, skillful and has an eye for goal.
@Elikem_Jnr: Get this done @ManUtd
@BeanKing: He would be a VERY good backup for striker
@ons301: Chicharito needs to call him and tell him bout us.. La tigre would be a very good signing for man utd
@JOJIJEDI: he would be REALLY REALLY good.
@ReaIiszx: sign him up asap @ManUtd


birminghammail--2020-06-18--Open date for huge new B&M in Kidderminster revealed - with garden centre

A huge new B & M Bargains store is set to open its doors in Kidderminster - and it will boast its own garden centre .
The bargain brand , which already has a shop inside the Worcestershire town 's Swan Centre , has revealed the opening date for its new premises .
The long-awaited store was due to open back on April 29 of this year , but the date was stalled amid the coronavirus crisis .
Now , all non-essential shops have reopened with lockdown measures finally easing , the B & M store has dropped a date @ @ @ @ @ @ @ store , located on the former Homebase site on Spennels Valley Road , will sell toys , food and drink , its pet range , homeware and health & beauty products .
But the shop will also boast a garden centre - ideal for those shoppers who have taken up gardening during the UK shutdown .
The large store will open its doors to customers from next week , Saturday , June 27 at 9am .
At a time of crisis for the economy , the new opening will bring 66 new local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The store manager , Chris Summers , said : `` Our new colleagues have been working really hard to get the store ready for opening day , we can ’ t wait to get the doors open and show customers their brand new B & M '' .

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A huge new B&M Bargains store is set to open its doors in Kidderminster - and it will boast its own garden centre.
The bargain brand, which already has a shop inside the Worcestershire town's Swan Centre, has revealed the opening date for its new premises.
The long-awaited store was due to open back on April 29 of this year, but the date was stalled amid the coronavirus crisis.
Now, all non-essential shops have reopened with lockdown measures finally easing, the B&M store has dropped a date for the launch.
The brand new store, located on the former Homebase site on Spennels Valley Road, will sell toys, food and drink, its pet range, homeware and health & beauty products.
But the shop will also boast a garden centre - ideal for those shoppers who have taken up gardening during the UK shutdown.
The large store will open its doors to customers from next week, Saturday, June 27 at 9am.
At a time of crisis for the economy, the new opening will bring 66 new local jobs to the area as it launches.
The store manager, Chris Summers, said: "Our new colleagues have been working really hard to get the store ready for opening day, we can’t wait to get the doors open and show customers their brand new B&M".


birminghammail--2020-06-18--'We've got McGinn' - Our John McGinn scouting report

John McGinn had longer to wait than most of his Aston Villa team-mates for his return to Premier League action against Sheffield United on Wednesday night .
Regrettably , his eagerly-awaited comeback was not greeted with his signature chant of 'We 've got McGinn , Super John McGinn ' due to the match being played behind-closed-doors .
But the claret and blue faithful watching the box-to-box midfielder on the box will have witnessed encouraging glimpses of what the returning hero can offer Villa now he 's back .
While the coronavirus pandemic had put football on hold for three months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first appearance since breaking an ankle playing against Southampton on December 21 .
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Google Play Store and App Store The 25-year-old has become a key figure for Villa since arriving from Hibernian for a bargain £2m two summers ago , so his return to fitness has handed Dean Smith ’ s side a major boost in their bid to avoid relegation back to the Championship .
And there were plenty of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ empty Villa Park that McGinn ’ s return could change the landscape .
Deployed on the right side of a midfield three with Douglas Luiz and Conor Hourihane ( which became a four when Jack Grealish dropped back ) , McGinn was given the freedom to move into the forward areas where he is able to make a real impact .
He may not have added to his tally of three Premier League goals for the season , but he still carried a threat , forcing Blades keeper Dean Henderson into a save @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Grealish free-kick .
Pitted directly against John Lundstrum , McGinn handled the energy and movement of the Sheffield United midfielder relatively well .
The two players are similar in the way they play and see the game , so there was a sense that they cancelled each other out , often occupying the same area of the pitch both on attack and in defence .
On the occasions that Grealish drifted over to the right side , as he does from time to time , McGinn would shift to the central area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opposite sides of the pitch .
The Scot gave Villa a forward thrust through midfield that they have lacked in his absence , and while this might not have been a barn-storming performance it hinted at what he will offer over the final few weeks of the season .
Henderson was forced into another save from McGinn on the hour mark after the Scot was presented with what had been Aston Villa ’ s best scoring opportunity until that point .
This was perhaps where McGinn ’ s lack of match sharpness was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strike from 20 yards out , he surely would have found the back of the net in top form .
Instead , his left-footed effort was stopped with relative ease .
Withdrawn with 15 minutes left to play , McGinn can be pleased with his first match for six months .
The 26-year-old added a great deal of energy to Aston Villa ’ s performance , covering ground as if he ’ d never been away .
His final product wasn ’ t quite as refined as it had been earlier in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as he gets games under his belt .
“ I thought our performance was good , ” Villa boss Smith told Sky Sports after the game .
“ I thought we started the game really well .
The first 30 to 35 minutes we were on top .
Our performance deserved more than a point.
” McGinn more than contributed to that performance , and on another night might have been the decisive factor in what would have been a pivotal moment in Aston Villa ’ s season .
That moment might still @ @

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John McGinn had longer to wait than most of his Aston Villa team-mates for his return to Premier League action against Sheffield United on Wednesday night.
Regrettably, his eagerly-awaited comeback was not greeted with his signature chant of 'We've got McGinn, Super John McGinn' due to the match being played behind-closed-doors.
But the claret and blue faithful watching the box-to-box midfielder on the box will have witnessed encouraging glimpses of what the returning hero can offer Villa now he's back.
While the coronavirus pandemic had put football on hold for three months, the Scottish international was making his first appearance since breaking an ankle playing against Southampton on December 21.
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The 25-year-old has become a key figure for Villa since arriving from Hibernian for a bargain £2m two summers ago, so his return to fitness has handed Dean Smith’s side a major boost in their bid to avoid relegation back to the Championship.
And there were plenty of signs in the 0-0 draw at an empty Villa Park that McGinn’s return could change the landscape.
Deployed on the right side of a midfield three with Douglas Luiz and Conor Hourihane (which became a four when Jack Grealish dropped back), McGinn was given the freedom to move into the forward areas where he is able to make a real impact.
He may not have added to his tally of three Premier League goals for the season, but he still carried a threat, forcing Blades keeper Dean Henderson into a save after 16 minutes with a header from a Grealish free-kick.
Pitted directly against John Lundstrum, McGinn handled the energy and movement of the Sheffield United midfielder relatively well.
The two players are similar in the way they play and see the game, so there was a sense that they cancelled each other out, often occupying the same area of the pitch both on attack and in defence.
On the occasions that Grealish drifted over to the right side, as he does from time to time, McGinn would shift to the central area, but they largely found themselves on opposite sides of the pitch.
The Scot gave Villa a forward thrust through midfield that they have lacked in his absence, and while this might not have been a barn-storming performance it hinted at what he will offer over the final few weeks of the season.
Henderson was forced into another save from McGinn on the hour mark after the Scot was presented with what had been Aston Villa’s best scoring opportunity until that point.
This was perhaps where McGinn’s lack of match sharpness was most evident. Set up for a strike from 20 yards out, he surely would have found the back of the net in top form. Instead, his left-footed effort was stopped with relative ease.
Withdrawn with 15 minutes left to play, McGinn can be pleased with his first match for six months. The 26-year-old added a great deal of energy to Aston Villa’s performance, covering ground as if he’d never been away.
His final product wasn’t quite as refined as it had been earlier in the season, but that will surely come as he gets games under his belt.
“I thought our performance was good,” Villa boss Smith told Sky Sports after the game.
“I thought we started the game really well. The first 30 to 35 minutes we were on top. Our performance deserved more than a point.”
McGinn more than contributed to that performance, and on another night might have been the decisive factor in what would have been a pivotal moment in Aston Villa’s season. That moment might still come.


birminghammail--2020-06-18--Uncle Ben's rice changing name after 'racial bias' backlash

Uncle Ben 's rice could ditch its name as it 'evolves ' to combat 'racial bias and injustices ' , according to reports today .
The rice maker is a go-to for Brummies , and one of the most popular brands in the country when it comes to rice and jars of cooking sauce .
Uncle Ben 's could be set for a big change , ditching its old moniker in favour of a new name going forward .
But after 70 years and an almighty row over how race is presented in America , it 's changing .
Uncle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will change .
“ We recognise that now is the right time to evolve the Uncle Ben ’ s brand , including its visual brand identity , which we will do , ” food giant Mars said .
“ Racism has no place in society .
We stand in solidarity with the Black community , our Associates and our partners in the fight for social justice , ” the statement added .
The news has emerged in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement , with global protests erupting in the wake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in the US .
Thousands marched in Birmingham a fortnight ago , demonstrating peacefully in the Centenary Square , with West Midlands Police praising the efforts and inspirational actions of those in attendance .

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Uncle Ben's rice is to change its branding as it 'evolves' to combat 'racial bias and injustices', according to reports.
The rice maker is a go-to for Brummies, and one of the most popular brands in the country when it comes to rice and jars of cooking sauce.
Uncle Ben's could be set for a big change, ditching its old moniker in favour of a new name going forward.
The brand features a picture of waiter Frank Brown, representing a fictional rice farmer.
But after 70 years and an almighty row over how race is presented in America, it's changing.
Uncle Ben's owner Mars has said things will change.
“We recognise that now is the right time to evolve the Uncle Ben’s brand, including its visual brand identity, which we will do,” food giant Mars said.
“Racism has no place in society. We stand in solidarity with the Black community, our Associates and our partners in the fight for social justice,” the statement added.
The news has emerged in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, with global protests erupting in the wake of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis, in the US.
Thousands marched in Birmingham a fortnight ago, demonstrating peacefully in the Centenary Square, with West Midlands Police praising the efforts and inspirational actions of those in attendance.