birminghammail--2020-03-15--Key Aston Villa figure's future uncertain as Karren Brady makes bold claim

Jesus Garcia Pitarch is set to leave Aston Villa , regardless of whether they escape relegation , according to reports .
The Villa sporting director has been with the club since 2018 , when Dean Smith was appointed as Steve Bruce ’ s replacement .
He is the man behind much of Villa ’ s recruitment , which has been ramped up since their promotion last season .
The summer saw 12 players arrive , as Smith went about building a squad capable of thriving in the Premier League .
In January , Suso helped bring in another four players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Drinkwater , Mbwana Samatta and Borja Baston all signing .
Reports in the national press have suggested that Villa ’ s recent run , which has seen them lose five games in a row in all competitions , has put Smith and Suso ’ s position under threat .
It was claimed that a heavy defeat vs Chelsea , could have seen Smith ’ s job come under increased scrutiny .
However , the Premier League has now taken the unprecedented step of suspending fixtures in a bid to contain the coronavirus outbreak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game is scheduled to be vs Wolves on April 4 – although there are fears the suspension could go well into the summer .
The Athletic report that the break could act as a reprieve for Smith , but irrespective of whether Villa beat the drop , a change in the sporting director position could be made .
Aston Villa 's relegation battle could be over with a couple of wins says football pundit and former claret and blue striker , Chris Sutton .
The former striker claims that to end the Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , would be a massive issue where Villa are concerned .
He stated : `` If we were to cancel the FA Cup , Champions League and Europa League and say no one will be declared winners of those competitions this season , then we could live with that .
`` But to cancel this Premier League campaign right now , declare Liverpool as champions and relegate Bournemouth , Aston Villa and Norwich , would open up a can of worms .
`` Why ?
Namely because of Villa , their game in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of this .
Win that extra match and Dean Smith 's side would be 16th .
`` They 'd be safe .
So to say you 're going down because you 're second bottom as things stand would be utterly unfair as far as they 're concerned .
`` They 'd fight tooth and nail for the tens of millions that Premier League status brings with it . ''
Sutton was supportive of Villa after their defeat to Man City in the Carabao Cup , he warned them they must use it as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West Ham vice chairman Karren Brady has claimed that leagues should be declared void , if seasons are unable to be completed .
It is a verdict that would see Aston Villa escape relegation in the most unusual way .
Dean Smith 's side sit in 19th in the Premier League , knowing they must pick up some results in their final 10 games , if and when the season resumes .
The suggestion comes just a day after the Premier League and Football League was suspended amid the coronavirus outbreak .
April @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in for football to return , but many within the game are reportedly unsure whether the game will be able to continue at that point .
FA chief Greg Clarke has suggested that he believes it would not be ‘ feasible ’ for the league campaign to be completed .
Should that eventuality come to pass , several question marks on how the season could be concluded have been raised .
Brady , whose West Ham side climbed out of the relegation zone in recent weeks , think leagues will be forced to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Brady said : “ The only antidote at present is care in human contact and unrelenting pursuit of hygiene .
“ Suspension or cancellation of the league was always a certainty .
“ There is no dodging the possibility that all levels in the EFL as well as the Premier League will have to be cancelled and this season declared null and void because if the players can ’ t play the games can ’ t go ahead.
” It should have been match day in B6 yesterday and the pubs were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take on Champions League-chasing Chelsea but for the coronavirus threat .
The Premier League is amidst a three-week break yet , given 21 deaths have now been reported in the UK , the current season looks set to be voided .
It could mean there will be no match action for another five months , leaving local businesses and synonymous pubs around the ghost town-like Villa Park in a state of financial crisis .
Our Villa club writer , Ashley Preece , popped in to see the landlords , landladys and owners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how the coronavirus outbreak is affecting tills , staff , mood and morale .
It 's just gone 1pm and there 's six people in the bar as opposed to 700 to 800 .
The bar 's usually four deep at this point on a Saturday with the 14 bar staff struggling to pour pints quick enough .
Landlady Jenny Gormley has been overseeing the Social for eight months now and , despite taking a hefty £20,000 hit today , says `` people 's lives are more important '' .
`` Yes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but the bottom line is to make sure everybody 's safe .
There 's usually about 800 people in here probably coughing and splattering on each other , it 'd be a massive risk .
`` I 've got grandkids .
The owner of the place has got elderly parents .
Football does n't matter , we 've got to do everything we can to prevent it spreading .
`` Everybody 's losing money , so what ?
What 's money compared to your health ?
I 'm not that bothered and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Social has two bars , an outside courtyard and a gigantic function room open to all on match days .
As well as the 14 bar staff , there 's five glass collectors and washers , door staff , car park staff charging £6-per-car and cellar staff .
The six punters in today were all glued to the news of Jet2 cancelling and grounding flights , with Social landlady Jenny 's brother currently stranded in Benidorm .
As for the Social , the Aston Hall Road establishment is to undergo a major refurb @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 32-bed hotel on-site as well as sprucing up the function room , bar areas and introducing a children 's play area .

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A change
Jesus Garcia Pitarch is set to leave Aston Villa, regardless of whether they escape relegation, according to reports.
The Villa sporting director has been with the club since 2018, when Dean Smith was appointed as Steve Bruce’s replacement.
He is the man behind much of Villa’s recruitment, which has been ramped up since their promotion last season.
The summer saw 12 players arrive, as Smith went about building a squad capable of thriving in the Premier League.
In January, Suso helped bring in another four players, - with Pepe Reina, Danny Drinkwater, Mbwana Samatta and Borja Baston all signing.
Reports in the national press have suggested that Villa’s recent run, which has seen them lose five games in a row in all competitions, has put Smith and Suso’s position under threat.
It was claimed that a heavy defeat vs Chelsea, could have seen Smith’s job come under increased scrutiny.
However, the Premier League has now taken the unprecedented step of suspending fixtures in a bid to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
It means Villa’s next game is scheduled to be vs Wolves on April 4 – although there are fears the suspension could go well into the summer.
The Athletic report that the break could act as a reprieve for Smith, but irrespective of whether Villa beat the drop, a change in the sporting director position could be made.
Tooth and nail
Aston Villa 's relegation battle could be over with a couple of wins says football pundit and former claret and blue striker, Chris Sutton.
The former striker claims that to end the Premier League as it is due to coronavirus, would be a massive issue where Villa are concerned.
He stated: "If we were to cancel the FA Cup, Champions League and Europa League and say no one will be declared winners of those competitions this season, then we could live with that.
"But to cancel this Premier League campaign right now, declare Liverpool as champions and relegate Bournemouth, Aston Villa and Norwich, would open up a can of worms.
"Why? Namely because of Villa, their game in hand and the money involved in all of this. Win that extra match and Dean Smith's side would be 16th.
"They'd be safe. So to say you're going down because you're second bottom as things stand would be utterly unfair as far as they're concerned.
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"They'd fight tooth and nail for the tens of millions that Premier League status brings with it."
Sutton was supportive of Villa after their defeat to Man City in the Carabao Cup, he warned them they must use it as a springboard for a survival bid.
No dodging
West Ham vice chairman Karren Brady has claimed that leagues should be declared void, if seasons are unable to be completed.
It is a verdict that would see Aston Villa escape relegation in the most unusual way.
Dean Smith's side sit in 19th in the Premier League, knowing they must pick up some results in their final 10 games, if and when the season resumes.
The suggestion comes just a day after the Premier League and Football League was suspended amid the coronavirus outbreak.
April 3, is the provisional date pencilled in for football to return, but many within the game are reportedly unsure whether the game will be able to continue at that point.
(Image: PA)
FA chief Greg Clarke has suggested that he believes it would not be ‘feasible’ for the league campaign to be completed. Should that eventuality come to pass, several question marks on how the season could be concluded have been raised.
Brady, whose West Ham side climbed out of the relegation zone in recent weeks, think leagues will be forced to start again.
In her Sun column, Brady said: “The only antidote at present is care in human contact and unrelenting pursuit of hygiene.
“Suspension or cancellation of the league was always a certainty.
“There is no dodging the possibility that all levels in the EFL as well as the Premier League will have to be cancelled and this season declared null and void because if the players can’t play the games can’t go ahead.”
A big hit
It should have been match day in B6 yesterday and the pubs were eerily empty.
Aston Villa were scheduled to take on Champions League-chasing Chelsea but for the coronavirus threat .
The Premier League is amidst a three-week break yet, given 21 deaths have now been reported in the UK, the current season looks set to be voided.
It could mean there will be no match action for another five months, leaving local businesses and synonymous pubs around the ghost town-like Villa Park in a state of financial crisis.
Our Villa club writer, Ashley Preece , popped in to see the landlords, landladys and owners of popular match-day watering holes to see how the coronavirus outbreak is affecting tills, staff, mood and morale.
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It's just gone 1pm and there's six people in the bar as opposed to 700 to 800. The bar's usually four deep at this point on a Saturday with the 14 bar staff struggling to pour pints quick enough.
Landlady Jenny Gormley has been overseeing the Social for eight months now and, despite taking a hefty £20,000 hit today, says "people's lives are more important".
"Listen, I'm glad they've put a stop to Villa playing," Jenny told BirminghamLive .
"Yes, we'll take a big hit today but the bottom line is to make sure everybody's safe. There's usually about 800 people in here probably coughing and splattering on each other, it'd be a massive risk.
"I've got grandkids. The owner of the place has got elderly parents. Football doesn't matter, we've got to do everything we can to prevent it spreading.
"Everybody's losing money, so what? What's money compared to your health? I'm not that bothered and I'm glad of it."
The Social has two bars, an outside courtyard and a gigantic function room open to all on match days. As well as the 14 bar staff, there's five glass collectors and washers, door staff, car park staff charging £6-per-car and cellar staff.
The six punters in today were all glued to the news of Jet2 cancelling and grounding flights, with Social landlady Jenny's brother currently stranded in Benidorm.
As for the Social, the Aston Hall Road establishment is to undergo a major refurb in the coming months, including building a 32-bed hotel on-site as well as sprucing up the function room, bar areas and introducing a children's play area.


birminghammail--2020-03-15--Over-70s to be told to self-isolate due to coronavirus, possibly for months

People over 70 are likely to be asked to self-isolate 'in the coming weeks ' - and potentially for months .
The 'elderly and vulnerable ' will be asked to 'shield themselves by self isolating ' according to an interview Health Secretary Matt Hancock has done with Sky News .
When pushed on whether they could be asked to isolate for months , he said : `` That is in the action plan , yes .
`` And we will be setting it out in more detail when that 's the right time to do so , because we appreciate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the elderly and vulnerable , and it 's for their own self protection . ''
To keep up-to-date with the latest updates regarding Coronavirus join out Facebook group here However , Mr Hancock added despite coronavirus being 'one of the biggest challenges we 've faced for a generation ' the government did not want to act too soon .
`` It 's not an easy thing for people to do , it 's not an easy thing for people to sustain .
But the critical thing is we need to be ready , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the outbreak has infected 1,140 in the UK and killed 21 and older people with underlying heath conditions are particularly at risk if they catch COVID-19 .
`` The measures we 're looking at taking are very , very significant and they will disrupt the ordinary lives of almost everybody in the country , '' he added .
Boris Johnson is calling for more ventilators and other critical care equipment to be manufactured to help people with severe symptoms to breathe properly .

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People over 70 are likely to be asked to self-isolate 'in the coming weeks' - and potentially for months.
The 'elderly and vulnerable' will be asked to 'shield themselves by self isolating' according to an interview Health Secretary Matt Hancock has done with Sky News .
When pushed on whether they could be asked to isolate for months, he said: "That is in the action plan, yes.
"And we will be setting it out in more detail when that's the right time to do so, because we appreciate it is a very big ask of the elderly and vulnerable, and it's for their own self protection."
To keep up-to-date with the latest updates regarding Coronavirus join out Facebook group here
However, Mr Hancock added despite coronavirus being 'one of the biggest challenges we've faced for a generation' the government did not want to act too soon.
"It's not an easy thing for people to do, it's not an easy thing for people to sustain. But the critical thing is we need to be ready," he said.
So far, the outbreak has infected 1,140 in the UK and killed 21 and older people with underlying heath conditions are particularly at risk if they catch COVID-19.
"The measures we're looking at taking are very, very significant and they will disrupt the ordinary lives of almost everybody in the country," he added.
Boris Johnson is calling for more ventilators and other critical care equipment to be manufactured to help people with severe symptoms to breathe properly.


birminghammail--2020-03-15--Coronavirus: Cancelled flights by Ryanair, Virgin, British Airways, easyJet and more - the full list

Flights to countries badly hit by coronavirus have been cancelled - and many more suspended as travel restrictions continue to increase across the world .
Those who have holidays and trips overseas planned are advised to check with their flight provider before they travel as this is a rapidly changing situation .
Countries severely affected by the virus , including China and Italy , have cancelled air travel in and out and the US has extended its travel ban to include the UK and Ireland .
Travel insurance firms Aviva , InsureandGo , LV= and Post Office have also withdrawn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Here is the most up-to-date list of the flight cancellations and restrictions across the major airlines : Air France has suspended flights to mainland China , Hong Kong , Seoul and Taipei .
Depending on how the situation evolves , the company plans to gradually resume their operations from March 29 .
The airline has also reduced its flights across Europe by 25 per cent and as from March 14 , will suspend service to all their Italian destinations until April 3 .
• All flights to/from Saint Petersburg , Russia have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flights to/from Tel-Aviv have been cancelled since March 6 • All flights to/from Amman will be cancelled as from 16 March 16 • All flights to/from Beirut will be cancelled as from March 17 American Airlines has suspended flights to China and Hong Kong until April 23/24 .
Due to the reduction in demand , American Airlines has also suspended operations to and from Milan , Italy , from New York ( JFK ) and Miami ( MIA ) and flights to Seoul , South Korea .
Flights to Milan and Seoul are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There is also a reduced service to South America , including a suspension of flights to Argentina .
Flights have also been suspended from specific American airports to European cities such as Madrid , Amsterdam and Frankfurt .
For a full breakdown , visit the company 's website British Airways has cancelled all flights to and from Italy until at least April 4 due to the lock-down of the entirety of Italy .
Flights to mainland China have been suspended until April 18 .
On their website , the company has also said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including increasing cleaning teams and audit inspections .
Delta Air Lines has suspended all flights to China until the end of April and reduced the services to South Korea and Japan , and a number of flights to Italy have been cancelled .
The company is also suspending seven flights between the United States and Europe and said further cuts are under evaluation based on demand .
EasyJet has cancelled the majority of its flights to Italy .
These include flights to Milan Malpensa , Milan Linate , Venice and Bologna airports .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ until April 3 .
A number of flights to France have also been suspended .
The company is putting on rescue flights over the coming days .
Etihad Airways has reduced its flights between Abu Dhabi and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia significantly .
Currently , Etihad operates one daily flight each to Riyadh , Jeddah , Dammam from Abu Dhabi .
• Flights between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai , Abu Dhabi and Chengdu and Beijing and Nagoya , Japan • The airline will also suspend flights between Abu Dhabi and Rome , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Abu Dhabi , operating on March 14 • Flights between Abu Dhabi and Kuwait from 9pm GMT March 13 Emirates has suspended the following flights ( as of March 12 ) : • Guangzhou : From 05 February until further notice • Shanghai : From 05 February until further notice • Kingdom of Saudi Arabia : Until further notice ( except special flights from 12-15 March ) Jet2 has cancelled all of its flights to Italy .
Cancelled flights include Rome , Naples , Pisa , Venice , Verona and Turin and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ April 26 .
On Saturday the airline announced that all flights to Spain would also be cancelled as the country went into lockdown .
KLM has suspended flights to and from mainland China until May , flights to Beijing and Shanghai have been suspended until March 28 .
Flights to Singapore and Seoul are not suspended , however , a rebook policy is in place .
Lufthansa Group published a reduced flight schedule until April 24 , which mainly affects travel to Europe , Asia and the Middle East .
• Flights to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 24 • Flights to Hong Kong will be reduced in March and April Despite the new travel guidelines ordered by the US administration , Lufthansa will continue to offer flights to the USA from Germany , Austria , Switzerland and Belgium .
Norwegian has announced it is cancelling around 3,000 flights between now and mid-June and has advised customers to stay up-to-date if they are set to fly with them .
RyanAir has suspended all flights to and from Italy until at least April 8 in response to the government placing the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Tel Aviv and Eilat Ramon , from Berlin Tegel to Tel Aviv , from Nuremberg , Memmingen , Karlsruhe Baden Baden to Tel Aviv and Marseille to Tel Aviv will all operate until March 15 and will be cancelled until April 8 .
There will be no flights to and from Georgia or from Spain to Montenegro until further notice .
Virgin Atlantic has place travel restrictions for anyone who has been to the affected area .
Those who have will not be allowed to fly to Grenada , Antigua and Barbuda @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , St Lucia , Israel , Trinidad and Tobago , or the US .
They have also suspended Heathrow-Shanghai operations until April 19 .
Passengers travelling to and from Italy until March 31 have the option to reschedule their travel date or select an alternative route .
Flights will not be going direct to Italy .
Virgin Atlantic has temporarily suspend services between London Heathrow and Tel Aviv until April .
WizzAir has cancelled all flights to and from Italy until April 3 while the country is on lock-down .

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Flights to countries badly hit by coronavirus have been cancelled - and many more suspended as travel restrictions continue to increase across the world.
Those who have holidays and trips overseas planned are advised to check with their flight provider before they travel as this is a rapidly changing situation.
Countries severely affected by the virus, including China and Italy, have cancelled air travel in and out and the US has extended its travel ban to include the UK and Ireland.
Travel insurance firms Aviva, InsureandGo, LV= and Post Office have also withdrawn cover for claims relating to the coronavirus.
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Here is the most up-to-date list of the flight cancellations and restrictions across the major airlines:
Air France
Air France has suspended flights to mainland China, Hong Kong, Seoul and Taipei. Depending on how the situation evolves, the company plans to gradually resume their operations from March 29.
The airline has also reduced its flights across Europe by 25 per cent and as from March 14, will suspend service to all their Italian destinations until April 3.
Further cancellations:
All flights to/from Saint Petersburg, Russia have been cancelled since March 12
All flights to/from Tel-Aviv have been cancelled since March 6
All flights to/from Amman will be cancelled as from 16 March 16
All flights to/from Beirut will be cancelled as from March 17
American Airlines
American Airlines has suspended flights to China and Hong Kong until April 23/24.
Due to the reduction in demand, American Airlines has also suspended operations to and from Milan, Italy, from New York (JFK) and Miami (MIA) and flights to Seoul, South Korea. Flights to Milan and Seoul are scheduled to resume on April 25.
There is also a reduced service to South America, including a suspension of flights to Argentina.
Flights have also been suspended from specific American airports to European cities such as Madrid, Amsterdam and Frankfurt. For a full breakdown, visit the company's website
British Airways
British Airways has cancelled all flights to and from Italy until at least April 4 due to the lock-down of the entirety of Italy. Flights to mainland China have been suspended until April 18.
On their website, the company has also said they were implementing enhanced aircraft cleaning, including increasing cleaning teams and audit inspections.
Delta Airlines
Delta Air Lines has suspended all flights to China until the end of April and reduced the services to South Korea and Japan, and a number of flights to Italy have been cancelled.
The company is also suspending seven flights between the United States and Europe and said further cuts are under evaluation based on demand.
EasyJet
EasyJet has cancelled the majority of its flights to Italy. These include flights to Milan Malpensa, Milan Linate, Venice and Bologna airports. It will continue to review this procedure until April 3.
A number of flights to France have also been suspended.
The company is putting on rescue flights over the coming days.
tihad Airways
Etihad Airways has reduced its flights between Abu Dhabi and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia significantly. Currently, Etihad operates one daily flight each to Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam from Abu Dhabi.
Further suspension:
Flights to Medina
Flights between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai, Abu Dhabi and Chengdu and Beijing and Nagoya, Japan
Flights between Abu Dhabi and Hong Kong
Flights between Abu Dhabi and Milan
The airline will also suspend flights between Abu Dhabi and Rome, with the final flights to Rome and to Abu Dhabi, operating on March 14
Flights between Abu Dhabi and Kuwait from 9pm GMT March 13
Flights between Abu Dhabi and Bahrain
Emirates
Emirates has suspended the following flights (as of March 12):
Fort Lauderdale: until March 31
New York JFK – Milan: until April 3
New York EWR – Athens: until March 31
Venice: until April 3
Milan: until April 3
Bologna: until April 3
Rome: From March 14 until April 3
Guangzhou: From 05 February until further notice
Shanghai: From 05 February until further notice
Bangkok - Hong Kong: From 9 March – 31 March
Kuwait: From March 14 to 31
Tehran: Until further notice
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Until further notice (except special flights from 12-15 March)
Jet2
Jet2 has cancelled all of its flights to Italy. Cancelled flights include Rome, Naples, Pisa, Venice, Verona and Turin and they will remain cancelled until at least April 26. On Saturday the airline announced that all flights to Spain would also be cancelled as the country went into lockdown.
KLM
KLM has suspended flights to and from mainland China until May, flights to Beijing and Shanghai have been suspended until March 28.
Further suspensions until April 3
Venice Airport Marco Polo (VCE)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milano Linate airport (LIN)
Naples International Airport (NAP)
Flights to Singapore and Seoul are not suspended, however, a rebook policy is in place.
Lufthansa Group
Lufthansa Group published a reduced flight schedule until April 24, which mainly affects travel to Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Further changes:
Flights to mainland China have been suspended until April 24
Flights to Hong Kong will be reduced in March and April
Flights to Tehran suspended until April 30
Despite the new travel guidelines ordered by the US administration, Lufthansa will continue to offer flights to the USA from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Belgium.
Norwegian
Norwegian has announced it is cancelling around 3,000 flights between now and mid-June and has advised customers to stay up-to-date if they are set to fly with them.
Ryanair
RyanAir has suspended all flights to and from Italy until at least April 8 in response to the government placing the country on lock-down.
Flights from Berlin Schönefeld to Tel Aviv and Eilat Ramon, from Berlin Tegel to Tel Aviv, from Nuremberg, Memmingen, Karlsruhe Baden Baden to Tel Aviv and Marseille to Tel Aviv will all operate until March 15 and will be cancelled until April 8.
There will be no flights to and from Georgia or from Spain to Montenegro until further notice.
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic has place travel restrictions for anyone who has been to the affected area. Those who have will not be allowed to fly to Grenada, Antigua and Barbuda, India, Hong Kong, Jamaica, St Lucia, Israel, Trinidad and Tobago, or the US.
They have also suspended Heathrow-Shanghai operations until April 19.
Passengers travelling to and from Italy until March 31 have the option to reschedule their travel date or select an alternative route. Flights will not be going direct to Italy.
Virgin Atlantic has temporarily suspend services between London Heathrow and Tel Aviv until April.
WizzAir
WizzAir has cancelled all flights to and from Italy until April 3 while the country is on lock-down.


birminghammail--2020-03-15--'Absolutely no debate' - Aston Villa bosses are raving about this wonderkid

There ’ s a new name Aston Villa fans need to know about .
Villa ’ s academy has a long and rich tradition of pumping out first team stars with captain Jack Grealish undoubtedly its finest product in recent years .
The signing of Louie Barry from Barcelona sent raptures around the Premier League - but Villa have another precocious talent they want to shout about .
Carney Chukwuemeka has recently broken into Mark Delaney ’ s under-23 side and is now playing against men , some of whom are seven years his senior .
And the midfielder is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mark Harrison is working to promote , insists chief executive Christian Purslow .
Speaking at the Villa Supporters Trust ’ s AGM recently , Purslow said : “ Frankly , I ’ m going to be brutal , 22-year-olds playing in an under-23 team means your system isn ’ t working .
It means your system has failed because 22-year-old footballers at Aston Villa need to be in the first team .
“ The ultimate goal is to populate the under-23 team with 11 outstanding 16 , 17 and 18-year-olds , then I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` And that will take years , not months .
We need to be higher in recruiting the best eight-year-old , nine-year-old , 10-year-old , 11-year-old , 12-year-old , 14 , 16 , one a year that makes it and gets a professional contract at 16 .
“ I want that player .
We have one right now , probably the best 16-year-old in England , Carney ( Chukwuemeka ) .
Absolutely no debate , he ’ s starting for the U23s .
“ That ’ s what you want with your 16-year-olds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breaking into the first team , but staying around on contracts because it isn ’ t quite happening .
”

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There’s a new name Aston Villa fans need to know about.
Villa’s academy has a long and rich tradition of pumping out first team stars with captain Jack Grealish undoubtedly its finest product in recent years.
The signing of Louie Barry from Barcelona sent raptures around the Premier League - but Villa have another precocious talent they want to shout about.
Carney Chukwuemeka has recently broken into Mark Delaney’s under-23 side and is now playing against men, some of whom are seven years his senior.
And the midfielder is the perfect example of what academy boss Mark Harrison is working to promote, insists chief executive Christian Purslow.
Speaking at the Villa Supporters Trust’s AGM recently, Purslow said: “Frankly, I’m going to be brutal, 22-year-olds playing in an under-23 team means your system isn’t working. It means your system has failed because 22-year-old footballers at Aston Villa need to be in the first team.
“The ultimate goal is to populate the under-23 team with 11 outstanding 16, 17 and 18-year-olds, then I will know it’s working.
"And that will take years, not months. We need to be higher in recruiting the best eight-year-old, nine-year-old, 10-year-old, 11-year-old, 12-year-old, 14, 16, one a year that makes it and gets a professional contract at 16.
“I want that player. We have one right now, probably the best 16-year-old in England, Carney (Chukwuemeka). Absolutely no debate, he’s starting for the U23s.
“That’s what you want with your 16-year-olds. Not people who are not quite breaking into the first team, but staying around on contracts because it isn’t quite happening.”


birminghammail--2020-03-15--'Only buy what you need' - Sainsbury's urgent plea to stop stockpiling as shelves stripped bare in c

'Only buy what you need' - Sainsbury's urgent plea to stop stockpiling as shelves stripped bare in coronavirus panic

Sainsbury 's has issued an urgent plea to stop stockpiling shoppers - and ensure there 's enough food and essentials for everyone amid coronavirus panic buying .
The supermarket sent a mass email to reassure customers on Sunday morning , March 15 after shelves were stripped bare in shops across the city .
It urged families to 'just buy what they need ' and shop 'normally ' in order to make sure everybody has access to groceries , hand sanitiser , toilet roll and other vital items .
The retail giant also requested that residents help vulnerable and elderly neighbours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shopping as plans for over-70s to self-isolate are implemented .
Meanwhile , shop staff are working 'tirelessly ' to stock up on in-demand items , with more essential items on order and a higher capacity at their warehouses .
Limits have been put in place to stop stockpiling on cleaning products , soap and pain relief at the store - along with several others across Birmingham .
The message from 'Mike ' at Sainsbury 's read : `` You will have seen that , due to the ongoing uncertainty around the full impact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ busier than usual and customers are choosing to stock up .
`` I wanted to personally reassure you that we have more food and other essential items coming to us from manufacturers and into our warehouses and distribution centres .
`` If we all shop just for the food that we and our families need , there will be enough for everyone .
I also wanted to let you know that at Sainsbury 's , we are working really hard to ensure this remains the case .
`` Over the past two weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of essential items from our suppliers - Put more capacity into our warehouses and - Set limits on a small number of items , including some cleaning products , soap and pain relief .
This is a precautionary measure - if everyone shops normally , there will be enough for everyone .
`` There are gaps on shelves because of increased demand , but we have new stock arriving regularly and we 're doing our best to keep shelves stocked .
Our store colleagues are working tirelessly and doing the best job they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a request .
Please think before you buy and only buy what you and your family need .
If we all do this then we can make sure we have enough for everyone .
`` And please help elderly and vulnerable friends , family and neighbours with their shopping if you can . ''

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Sainsbury's has issued an urgent plea to stop stockpiling shoppers - and ensure there's enough food and essentials for everyone amid coronavirus panic buying.
The supermarket sent a mass email to reassure customers on Sunday morning, March 15 after shelves were stripped bare in shops across the city.
It urged families to 'just buy what they need' and shop 'normally' in order to make sure everybody has access to groceries, hand sanitiser, toilet roll and other vital items.
The retail giant also requested that residents help vulnerable and elderly neighbours, friends and family members with their shopping as plans for over-70s to self-isolate are implemented.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Meanwhile, shop staff are working 'tirelessly' to stock up on in-demand items, with more essential items on order and a higher capacity at their warehouses.
Limits have been put in place to stop stockpiling on cleaning products, soap and pain relief at the store - along with several others across Birmingham.
The message from 'Mike' at Sainsbury's read: "You will have seen that, due to the ongoing uncertainty around the full impact of Coronavirus, supermarkets have been much busier than usual and customers are choosing to stock up.
"I wanted to personally reassure you that we have more food and other essential items coming to us from manufacturers and into our warehouses and distribution centres.
"If we all shop just for the food that we and our families need, there will be enough for everyone. I also wanted to let you know that at Sainsbury's, we are working really hard to ensure this remains the case.
"Over the past two weeks we have: - Ordered more stock of essential items from our suppliers - Put more capacity into our warehouses and - Set limits on a small number of items, including some cleaning products, soap and pain relief. This is a precautionary measure - if everyone shops normally, there will be enough for everyone.
(Image: Birmingham Live)
"There are gaps on shelves because of increased demand, but we have new stock arriving regularly and we're doing our best to keep shelves stocked. Our store colleagues are working tirelessly and doing the best job they can.
"Which brings me onto a request. Please think before you buy and only buy what you and your family need. If we all do this then we can make sure we have enough for everyone.
"And please help elderly and vulnerable friends, family and neighbours with their shopping if you can."


birminghammail--2020-03-15--Hunt for 'dark hatchback' after woman left for dead in Handsworth hit-and-run

Police are urgently hunting the driver of a dark hatchback after a woman was badly hurt in a hit-and-run crash .
The 35-year-old was left with serious spinal injuries after she was struck on Wye Cliff Road , Handsworth late on Monday night ( March 9 ) .
In horrific video footage , BirminghamLive has chosen not to share , she was shown lying in the middle of the road .
The incident took place at around 10.40pm .
Officers say the driver , believed to be inside a small dark-coloured hatchback , failed to stop at the scene when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week on , police have re-appealed for any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward .
The woman remained in hospital in a serious but stable condition with potentially life-changing injuries on Sunday morning .
The new appeal , shared on Sunday , March 15 , read : `` We are still appealing for info after a woman was hit by a small dark-coloured hatchback which failed to stop when she collapsed in Wye Cliff Road , Handsworth around 10.40pm on Monday .
`` The 35-year-old suffered serious spinal injuries .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' If you have any information contact police , quoting log 3787 , via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight , call 101 anytime or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

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Police are urgently hunting the driver of a dark hatchback after a woman was badly hurt in a hit-and-run crash.
The 35-year-old was left with serious spinal injuries after she was struck on Wye Cliff Road, Handsworth late on Monday night (March 9).
In horrific video footage, BirminghamLive has chosen not to share, she was shown lying in the middle of the road.
The incident took place at around 10.40pm.
Officers say the driver, believed to be inside a small dark-coloured hatchback, failed to stop at the scene when she collapsed.
Now, almost a week on, police have re-appealed for any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
The woman remained in hospital in a serious but stable condition with potentially life-changing injuries on Sunday morning.
The new appeal, shared on Sunday, March 15, read: "We are still appealing for info after a woman was hit by a small dark-coloured hatchback which failed to stop when she collapsed in Wye Cliff Road, Handsworth around 10.40pm on Monday.
"The 35-year-old suffered serious spinal injuries. Call us if you know anything."
If you have any information contact police, quoting log 3787, via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, call 101 anytime or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-03-15--Masks, Bolsonaro, and the Bard: What has former Aston Villa owner Tony Xia said about coronavirus?

Dr Tony Xia has moved to explain a vague tweet issued a few days ago - linking it to the current coronavirus pandemic that has seen Aston Villa 's fixtures suspended until early April .
On top of that , Xia issued his own advice on avoiding transmission of the virus , after a near-global outbreak .
`` The fool doth think he is wise , but the wise man knows himself to be a fool , '' tweeted the former Villa owner and chairman earlier this week .
The saying is copied over from Shakespeare 's 'As You Like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a confused and negative reaction .
Xia then followed up to 'clarify ' his tweet : '' This has nothing related to football .
BTW.was not really want bother to clarify : 30M bonus 2Randy was part of deal of 100 % transaction not RECON liability .
IF People in charge of sports thinking about playing ‘ words game ’ all day long normally can ’ t be good in the sports field . ''
He has now retrofitted the original tweet to state that he was referring to the actions of 'world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outbreak .
`` That was I really referred to some country leaders about their arrogance , maybe ignorance ... hope it is not too late to mend ... .
Take care yourself everyone , really really seriously !
# CoronaVirus # WearMusk `` tweeted Xia linking back to his Shakespeare quote , `` many cases in China proved that virus can survive in the air and spread through mouth , noses and even eyes .
Very very necessary to # wearmusk while out . ''
The Guardian 's science correspondent Hannah Devil wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not a 'guarantee that you wo n't get sick ' - but offer a mask still offers some level of protection .
Xia than shared an article regarding the health of the president of Brazil , Jair Bolsonaro - who had tested positive for the virus , before offering hygiene advice to his own following .
`` Advice : Put on surgical masks !
Wash your hands frequently !
No more party !
It will at least last two months as the situation like UK/USA going on ... # WashHandsNotEnough , '' said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of days for the businessman , who has returned to a more vocal approach in the wake of a number of updates , regarding both the coronavirus and Aston Villa .

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Dr Tony Xia has moved to explain a vague tweet issued a few days ago - linking it to the current coronavirus pandemic that has seen Aston Villa's fixtures suspended until early April.
On top of that, Xia issued his own advice on avoiding transmission of the virus, after a near-global outbreak.
"The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool," tweeted the former Villa owner and chairman earlier this week.
The saying is copied over from Shakespeare's 'As You Like It', and the tweet garnered a confused and negative reaction.
Xia then followed up to 'clarify' his tweet:
"This has nothing related to football. BTW.was not really want bother to clarify: 30M bonus 2Randy was part of deal of 100% transaction not RECON liability. IF People in charge of sports thinking about playing ‘words game’ all day long normally can’t be good in the sports field."
He has now retrofitted the original tweet to state that he was referring to the actions of 'world leaders' in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
"That was I really referred to some country leaders about their arrogance, maybe ignorance ... hope it is not too late to mend.... Take care yourself everyone, really really seriously! #CoronaVirus #WearMusk " tweeted Xia linking back to his Shakespeare quote, "many cases in China proved that virus can survive in the air and spread through mouth, noses and even eyes. Very very necessary to #wearmusk while out."
The Guardian's science correspondent Hannah Devil wrote this week that a face mask is not a 'guarantee that you won't get sick' - but offer a mask still offers some level of protection.
Xia than shared an article regarding the health of the president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro - who had tested positive for the virus, before offering hygiene advice to his own following.
"Advice: Put on surgical masks! Wash your hands frequently! No more party! It will at least last two months as the situation like UK/USA going on... #WashHandsNotEnough ," said Xia.
It marks a rather busy number of days for the businessman, who has returned to a more vocal approach in the wake of a number of updates, regarding both the coronavirus and Aston Villa.


birminghammail--2020-03-15--Four clubs meet Jude Bellingham valuation as Blues deal with Borussia Dortmund and Man United - repo

Four clubs meet Jude Bellingham valuation as Blues deal with Borussia Dortmund and Man United - report

Wonderkid Jude Bellingham will have his pick of European giants in the summer .
Four separate clubs , reportedly Chelsea @ @ @ @ @ Dortmund and Bayern Munich , have met Birmingham City 's £30 million pricetag for Bellingham @ @ @ @ @ - according to reports - Blues have reluctantly found multiple deals at their door that @ @ @ @ @ Bellingham will have to make his own decision , with his club happy with offers @ @ @ @ @ keep the starlet , but their resistance has been futile - or futile to the @ @ @ @ @ in the face of the riches and prestige of top clubs .
Dortmund are believed @ @ @ @ @ but Bellingham has been tempted by an English stay with Manchester United after visiting their @ @ @ @ @ .
The £30 million fee is believed to be a 50 % upfront payment of @ @ @ @ @ a total of £30 million due to performance related add-ons .

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Wonderkid Jude Bellingham will have his pick of European giants in the summer.
Four separate clubs, reportedly Chelsea, Manchester United, Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich, have met Birmingham City's £30 million pricetag for Bellingham.
With a deal set - according to reports - Blues have reluctantly found multiple deals at their door that suit them, and now Bellingham will have to make his own decision, with his club happy with offers.
Blues initially fought to keep the starlet, but their resistance has been futile - or futile to the tune of £30 million - in the face of the riches and prestige of top clubs.
Dortmund are believed to be the front-runners, but Bellingham has been tempted by an English stay with Manchester United after visiting their training ground earlier this month.
The £30 million fee is believed to be a 50% upfront payment of £15 million - growing to a total of £30 million due to performance related add-ons.


birminghammail--2020-03-15--CEO of Aston Villa's rivals discusses relegation option that will delight Leeds United and West Brom

Chief executives and board members have always had power , but probably none so much as now .
When every CEO at a football club , including Aston Villa exec Christian Purslow becomes the focus of a raging debate over how the football calendar can find a way to conclude .
Their say has always meant a lot , and now even more so .
The football calendar in the UK has been delayed by the spread of COVID-19 - with several key players and managers testing positively for the coronavirus .
Fixtures are set to take place once more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over just how possible that is , with COVID-19 expected to peak in the coming weeks .
With cases set to worsen , and spread further , clubs remain unsure over further measures and widespread debate is ocurring within boardrooms , and on newspaper ink , over just how this season can be resolved Brighton & Hove Albion CEO Paul Barber - a club just four points above Villa in the Premier League 's relegation battle - has offered his own thoughts .
Speaking to the BBC , Barber believes a temporary adjustment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the Championship has 'merit ' - but it would prioritise Leeds United and West Bromwich Albion over others in the league , as well as saving the skin of Brighton , Villa , Norwich , West Ham United , Watford and Bournemouth .
`` To leave the 20 Premier League teams as is would obviously help us and others , '' started the Brighton CEO .
`` But to bring the two top teams [ Leeds & West Brom from the Championship up gives us a larger Premier League next season , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ promotion spots in the Championship to return the league back to 20 teams the season after .
`` It has some merit . ''
But what happens to the other sides ?
Sides competing for promotion from the Championship , a league that in March is always a long , long way from concluding .
`` If I was in that position I 'd really feel for them but I think we are in a situation where with seven , eight , nine , ten games to go we could all end up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' added Barber .
`` We all have to look at quite radical solutions to get over a short-term hump as it is .
`` We could actually find ourselves delaying the season , but then we 'd impact another season if we were to delay for too long , so there 's a whole range of different issues at play here . ''
No updated plan has been officially issued despite speculation , but after coming under pressure for their initial response to the growing pandemic , the Premier League would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next time of asking in April .

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Chief executives and board members have always had power, but probably none so much as now. When every CEO at a football club, including Aston Villa exec Christian Purslow becomes the focus of a raging debate over how the football calendar can find a way to conclude. Their say has always meant a lot, and now even more so.
The football calendar in the UK has been delayed by the spread of COVID-19 - with several key players and managers testing positively for the coronavirus.
Fixtures are set to take place once more in April, but there remains concern over just how possible that is, with COVID-19 expected to peak in the coming weeks.
With cases set to worsen, and spread further, clubs remain unsure over further measures and widespread debate is ocurring within boardrooms, and on newspaper ink, over just how this season can be resolved
Brighton & Hove Albion CEO Paul Barber - a club just four points above Villa in the Premier League's relegation battle - has offered his own thoughts.
Speaking to the BBC , Barber believes a temporary adjustment of league structure between the Premier League and the Championship has 'merit' - but it would prioritise Leeds United and West Bromwich Albion over others in the league, as well as saving the skin of Brighton, Villa, Norwich, West Ham United, Watford and Bournemouth.
"To leave the 20 Premier League teams as is would obviously help us and others," started the Brighton CEO.
"But to bring the two top teams [Leeds & West Brom from the Championship up gives us a larger Premier League next season, perhaps four relegation places and then two promotion spots in the Championship to return the league back to 20 teams the season after.
"It has some merit."
But what happens to the other sides? Sides competing for promotion from the Championship, a league that in March is always a long, long way from concluding.
"If I was in that position I'd really feel for them but I think we are in a situation where with seven, eight, nine, ten games to go we could all end up in a better place than we are," added Barber.
"We all have to look at quite radical solutions to get over a short-term hump as it is.
"We could actually find ourselves delaying the season, but then we'd impact another season if we were to delay for too long, so there's a whole range of different issues at play here."
No updated plan has been officially issued despite speculation, but after coming under pressure for their initial response to the growing pandemic, the Premier League would likely action a quicker plan at the next time of asking in April.


birminghammail--2020-03-15--Aston Villa forward tops Turkish giant's transfer shortlist - report

It 's been a mixed season for Trezeguet at Aston Villa .
The winger has shown technique , a high work-rate and goalscoring ability , but has yet to make a major and consistent impact at the Villa .
According to reports , he might not have the chance to build on his performances next season .
That 's because Turkish giants Beşiktaş are set to make the winger a priority target at the next available opportunity , according to Fotospor .
Beşiktaş likely would n't be able to afford a deal for the Egyptian forward , but would try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if they are to go down - to cheapen any possible deal .
The report states that the club will wait until the eventual conclusion of the Premier League season to see where they stand .
Trezeguet remains the name on the top of their shortlist , though - and a deal will probably be put forward to Villa no matter where they end up when the season finishes .
Villa 's season has been suspended until early April at the first instance , with fixtures to resume against Wolves on April 4th @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the season after a number of positive cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 within league teams .
As for Trezeguet , the winger has appeared in just over half of Villa 's Premier League and Carabao Cup minutes this season , scoring four goals and making a single assist in just under 19 matches worth of time after arriving from Kasimpasa in the summer .
However , he had first hand involvement in an iconic Villa moment when he stealed away at the back post to send the Villans to the Carabao Cup final @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There 's probably no better way to finish a career at the club than being held aloft by the crowd after securing passage to a trophy , bar winning it .

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It's been a mixed season for Trezeguet at Aston Villa. The winger has shown technique, a high work-rate and goalscoring ability, but has yet to make a major and consistent impact at the Villa . According to reports, he might not have the chance to build on his performances next season.
That's because Turkish giants Beşiktaş are set to make the winger a priority target at the next available opportunity, according to Fotospor .
Beşiktaş likely wouldn't be able to afford a deal for the Egyptian forward, but would try to tempt Villa with a loan offer if they are to go down - to cheapen any possible deal.
The report states that the club will wait until the eventual conclusion of the Premier League season to see where they stand.
Trezeguet remains the name on the top of their shortlist, though - and a deal will probably be put forward to Villa no matter where they end up when the season finishes.
Villa's season has been suspended until early April at the first instance, with fixtures to resume against Wolves on April 4th after the Premier League decided to delay the season after a number of positive cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 within league teams.
As for Trezeguet, the winger has appeared in just over half of Villa's Premier League and Carabao Cup minutes this season, scoring four goals and making a single assist in just under 19 matches worth of time after arriving from Kasimpasa in the summer.
However, he had first hand involvement in an iconic Villa moment when he stealed away at the back post to send the Villans to the Carabao Cup final with a sneaky finish against Leicester City.
There's probably no better way to finish a career at the club than being held aloft by the crowd after securing passage to a trophy, bar winning it.


birminghammail--2020-03-15--Aston Villa news live: Board member offers update as Agbonlahor gives Dean Smith sack verdict

Hello and welcome to Sunday 's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive .
Aston Villa vs Chelsea was meant to @ @ @ @ @ after one of the most unprecedented moves in recent history was confirmed , the Premier @ @ @ @ @ As the coronavirus continues to spread both across the UK and Europe , leagues around @ @ @ @ @ .
Serie A , La Liga and MLS are just a few examples that had @ @ @ @ @ English football followed suit on Friday .
Games will be suspended until April 3 , @ @ @ @ @ Villa 's next game could be the home one with Wolves on April 4 .
@ @ @ @ @ to date on the latest developments surrounding the resumption of the league , as well @ @ @ @ @ and how COVID19 is affecting fans .
So make sure you follow all the action @ @ @ @ @ ...

Hello and welcome to Tuesday's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive.
It was another weekend without a fixture for Dean Smith's side as coronavirus continues to spread across the UK.
Games were initially suspended until April 4 but after a meeting between league bosses, it was announced last week football is suspended until the end of April.
We'll keep you up to date on the latest developments surrounding the resumption of the league, as well as any other Villa news, updates and transfer rumours - as well as how COVID-19 is affecting fans.
So make sure you follow all the action on today's blog below...


birminghammail--2020-03-15--The last businesses standing on Birchfield Road - before the Commonwealth Games bulldozers move in

Boarded up windows , drawn shutters and bulldozed buildings are just some of the sights to see along one portion of Birchfield Road in Perry Barr .
Only a handful of businesses remain open here - but it 's not by choice .
Companies were forced to sell up as Birmingham City Council used compulsory purchase orders last year to buy properties to make way for the Commonwealth Games .
The land will soon be used to accommodate the sprint rapid transit scheme .
BirminghamLive spoke to five of the shops that remain open - within two months their premises @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forever .
`` We 're all on our own , '' said one concerned employee .
`` It 's pretty desperate , it 's quiet around here . ''
`` I do n't want to move , '' says another .
`` I would prefer staying here . ''
The summer of 2022 will bring one of the biggest sporting extravaganzas to the city - but for some businesses a livelihood will be left behind in the dust .
Shop workers describe their uncertainty as huge regeneration of the area includes the sprint @ @ @ @ @ @ @ station and removal of the A34 flyover .
Bhandal Law sits on Birchfield Road - two shops down from Perry Barr train station - It has been serving clients for the last three years , until now .
The business has been forced to look for a new home miles away from their current location .
Employees describe the new property as `` not suitable . ''
Sarah Rust , 52 , from Sutton Coldfield is a solicitor at the firm .
She believes the company will be negatively impacted by the move @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heavy footfall of nearby One Stop Shopping Centre - the mall is comprised of a large 61 stores and an indoor market .
`` It does feel as though we 're all on our own , '' Sarah reveals .
`` It feels like most of the time we have been pretty much left to get on with it by ourselves .
`` The first letter we got was saying that we had to move out by April 2019 and we 're still here . ''
`` The issue we have is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for us to move into .
We 've got to get three quotes for the local authority to view before they will consider paying for the adaptations that we need making , to the premises that we have found .
`` We do n't know when we need to move out .
We 've been given so many dates to move out , none of them have happened .
`` I suppose [ we 're ] just plodding along . ''
'It looks like a dump' With properties having their land bought by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other option but to find another area altogether - outside of Perry Barr .
Sarah describes how the community spirit has dwindled .
`` It 's quiet around here .
It is a lively place at times , '' she tells BirminghamLive .
`` It is going to be sad because when we move up the road we wo n't get any passing trade .
It took us a long time for people to know we are solicitors .
You get a lot of people going to the shopping centre . ''
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ businesses has `` to go by the end of the month '' and they are unsure of what the future holds .
Another shop employee along the A34 stretch , who did not want to be named , has been heading to the same business to work for more than seven years .
He described properties being `` empty now , '' and claims the council are not doing enough to help businesses in the area .
`` We are here until June or July we 've been told .
They are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My sanity is being taken away , '' he added .
Previously , BirminghamLive spoke to local hairdressing salon Indigo Blue .
The parlour had been part of the community for 15 years until now - the business was acquired in February .
Julie Meddings , 45 , a long serving hairdresser at the salon described the rigmarole of moving being `` mentally disturbing and upsetting . ''
She told BirminghamLive : “ I have no idea what I am going to do and I have actually increased my medication because of it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am going to lose all of my customers .
Since speaking to BirminghamLive , one resident living above the shop has had to move back home with family .
They have been forced to make a 40-mile round trip to work , unable to match the rent they were previously paying at the same amount for the last ten years .
A spokesperson for Birmingham City Council said : `` Owners and occupiers [ are ] compensated in line with the collection of statute and case law commonly known as the compensation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] working with businesses to support their relocation , including the provision of some temporary business space .
`` Residents have had one-to-one support to look at rehousing options , including being band/category 1 on the Council Housing list . ''
Cllr Ian Ward , Leader of Birmingham City Council , said : “ The redevelopment of Perry Barr and the surrounding area is one of the council ’ s most important projects .
“ It will lead to major benefits for existing and future residents , enabling Perry Barr to become one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well-connected parts of Birmingham . ''

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Boarded up windows, drawn shutters and bulldozed buildings are just some of the sights to see along one portion of Birchfield Road in Perry Barr.
Only a handful of businesses remain open here - but it's not by choice.
Companies were forced to sell up as Birmingham City Council used compulsory purchase orders last year to buy properties to make way for the Commonwealth Games.
The land will soon be used to accommodate the sprint rapid transit scheme.
BirminghamLive spoke to five of the shops that remain open - within two months their premises will all be destroyed, lives changed forever.
"We're all on our own," said one concerned employee. "It's pretty desperate, it's quiet around here."
"I don't want to move," says another. "I would prefer staying here."
The summer of 2022 will bring one of the biggest sporting extravaganzas to the city - but for some businesses a livelihood will be left behind in the dust.
(Image: Birmingham Live)
Shop workers describe their uncertainty as huge regeneration of the area includes the sprint bus rapid transit scheme, a rail station and removal of the A34 flyover.
Bhandal Law sits on Birchfield Road - two shops down from Perry Barr train station - It has been serving clients for the last three years, until now.
The business has been forced to look for a new home miles away from their current location. Employees describe the new property as "not suitable."
Sarah Rust, 52, from Sutton Coldfield is a solicitor at the firm. She believes the company will be negatively impacted by the move, as they will be without the heavy footfall of nearby One Stop Shopping Centre - the mall is comprised of a large 61 stores and an indoor market.
(Image: Birmingham Live)
"It does feel as though we're all on our own," Sarah reveals. "It feels like most of the time we have been pretty much left to get on with it by ourselves.
"The first letter we got was saying that we had to move out by April 2019 and we're still here."
"The issue we have is the [new] property is not right for us to move into. We've got to get three quotes for the local authority to view before they will consider paying for the adaptations that we need making, to the premises that we have found.
"We don't know when we need to move out. We've been given so many dates to move out, none of them have happened.
"I suppose [we're] just plodding along."
'It looks like a dump'
With properties having their land bought by the council, some have had no other option but to find another area altogether - outside of Perry Barr.
Sarah describes how the community spirit has dwindled. "It's quiet around here. It is a lively place at times," she tells BirminghamLive.
"It is going to be sad because when we move up the road we won't get any passing trade. It took us a long time for people to know we are solicitors. You get a lot of people going to the shopping centre."
(Image: Birmingham Live)
A hairdresser further down the road revealed their businesses has "to go by the end of the month" and they are unsure of what the future holds.
Another shop employee along the A34 stretch, who did not want to be named, has been heading to the same business to work for more than seven years.
He described properties being "empty now," and claims the council are not doing enough to help businesses in the area.
"We are here until June or July we've been told. They are not going to do anything."
"My sanity is being taken away," he added.
Previously, BirminghamLive spoke to local hairdressing salon Indigo Blue. The parlour had been part of the community for 15 years until now - the business was acquired in February.
Julie Meddings, 45, a long serving hairdresser at the salon described the rigmarole of moving being "mentally disturbing and upsetting."
She told BirminghamLive: “I have no idea what I am going to do and I have actually increased my medication because of it. It’s just horrible because I am going to lose all of my customers.
Since speaking to BirminghamLive, one resident living above the shop has had to move back home with family. They have been forced to make a 40-mile round trip to work, unable to match the rent they were previously paying at the same amount for the last ten years.
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birminghammail--2020-03-15--How to enjoy a street art and graffiti tour around Birmingham - from Digbeth to Southside

When a mural by Banksy appeared in the Jewellery Quarter , it seemingly put Birmingham firmly on the UK street art map .
The mural highlighting homelessness at Christmas featured a rough sleeper bedding down on a bench as a pair of reindeers spirit him into the starry night .
It had thousands of fans from all over the world flocking to see it .
But never mind Bristonian Banksy , Birmingham has a home-grown urban art scene that 's been thriving for over three decades .
And , according to Olly MacNamee , our artists are very much unsung @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city 's High-Vis festival - an annual celebration of Birmingham 's street art and culture .
He said : `` The festival was set up to help champion our art .
We have made it our job to do that through the High-Vis festival , which has replaced the fantastic City of Colours Festival which ran in 2014 and 2016 . ''
A proud adopted Brummie , Olly moved to the city nearly two decades ago .
He told us : `` The art culture is here but it 's not recognised .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was amazed by all the art work around the Custard Factory but was really surprised how underused and undervalued it was then . ''
Today the Custard Factory feels very different , with new owners and a new vibrancy .
Olly adds : `` There are now a lot of legal spaces of art around here .
It shows a growing respect and understanding of Brum 's street art scene .
We 're spoilt for choice .
`` There are so many arts , styles of creativity on show here .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whose character based artwork looks like it 's been oil painted - like a fine art painting when actually it 's spray cans .
`` There 's Newso who along with Gent 48 , is also regarded as a veteran of the scene - his style is very broad , diverse and colourful .
`` There 's Lucy McLauchlan who excels at nature led designs and monochrome art pieces .
Her art is quite playful and hidden away - you have to go out and seek it out . ''
But this low-key @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our art scene .
Olly explains : `` A lot of artists are very quiet about their work .
They do n't shout about what they 're doing .
I think a lot of what they are doing surpasses much of Banksy 's work - in the JQ and anywhere else for that matter . ''
So where to begin a street art tour in Brum ?
In Digbeth off course !
The area was turned into an urban canvas for the City of Colours Festivals Some of the festivals ' most striking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of why Digbeth is like walking around an amazing open air gallery .
The area also has the Graffitiartist.com shop at the Custard Factory , where most local artists get their gear from .
The shop is run by David 'Panda ' Brown , who is also a commercial graffiti artist and co-director of High-Vis .
Olly adds : `` Southside also has come fantastic art pieces the BID company has commissioned from artists .
`` As well as High-Vis collaborations , there 's a lot of cool art work been done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an annual festival celebrating all things Hip-Hop which is coming up again in May . ''
Working with Olly , here is our guide to street art in Digbeth and Southside : Next to Baked in Brick is a piece designed by Philth - aka Phil Blake - with another piece just across it beneath the bridge .
Philth is known for creating photo realistic air-brushed looking portraits of very striking women .
Just across from this mural and under the arches you 'll see the Voodoo Queen by Justin Sola .
Olly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a graphic design background and he 's really made an impact on the scene here in a relatively short amount of time .
`` His Voodoo Queen is said to be most powerful to view after dark because the neon eyes are accentuated at night , '' says Olly .
As you enter the Gibb Street car park area you ’ ll see a beauty by artist N4T4 - aka Nathan Parker .
`` His work is influenced by a lot of Middle Eastern art , `` says Olly .
The car park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including by Jay Sharples .
`` Jay is a Manchester based artist .
His street work can be seen around the UK and he has been a guest at High-Vis for two years running .
`` His monkey skull motif is a signature piece , '' says Olly .
Enter nearby Floodgate Street through the last archway and you 'll see a piece by Wingy , aka Simon Wingfield .
According to his Instagram , this Clown piece is in tribute to a friend , Maxwell , who died last year .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ art and graffiti gangs .
A respected veteran of the street art scene , '' says Olly .
This long street is said to be the sketchbook for Gent 48 - known as 'the undisputed king of graffiti in Birmingham ' .
Famous for his character based murals , Gent 48 is a born and bred Brummie .
He has a first class BA ( Hons ) in visual communication from the Birmingham Institute of Art and Design .
His fingerprints are on artwork across the city .
And also around the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commercial projects and fine art pieces for galleries , as well as branding work for the nearby Original Patty Men burger restaurant .
While walking along Floodgate Street , we were lucky enough to see Gent in action .
Keep walking up Floodgate Street till you get to the top and you 'll see the one of the most prominent art pieces in Digbeth .
The J. F. Kennedy mosaic mural was commissioned by Birmingham ’ s Irish community .
It was created in 1968 by artist Kenneth Budd and was originally located @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was removed and partially destroyed in 2007 .
The city 's Irish community raised £5,000 to pay for the artist 's son Oliver Budd to create a replica which was unveiled in Digbeth in 2013 .
Here you 'll see the massive Black Sabbath mural in the coach station car park - created by N4T4 and Wingy .
The mural was commissioned by National Express as part of the High-Vis Festival in September 2019 .
`` National Express wanted something that celebrated Birmingham and something in tribute to Black Sabbath seemed perfect , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` There 's a lot of 'paste up ' art here and it is more an ever-changing landscape as far as street art goes .
More so than around the Custard Factory as it 's all abandoned buildings where they can practice their style .
`` Bradford Street is definitely the graffiti street of Brum . ''
Walk past The Anchor pub , turn right onto Bradford Street and you will hit some work from Foka Wolf .
The satirist street artist is renowned for his spoof adverts and has over 10,000 followers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to showcase his work in London to get the national notoriety he has now .
Foka Wolf 's lauded pieces of work in the city include branding the new Primark as `` Europe 's biggest jumble sale '' on hoarding just before it opened back in April 2019 .
`` Foka Wolf 's artwork is very much Viz comic book - filtered through a political lens , '' says Olly .
`` I think he 's at his most insightful when mocking big corporations rather than easy targets like the working class .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ his remixing of text based print adverts .
He does a lot of mixing of slogans to create something fresh and satirical . ''
Dudley Street is where you 'll see an incredible art tribute to David Bowie .
Birmingham artist Annatomix created a new tribute to the iconic singer on the third anniversary of his death in January 2016 .
According to Julia Robinson at Southside , it has now gone through an amazing three incarnations after fans had been taking bits of the paint off the previous pieces .
Annatomix created @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after his death in 2016 .
Along with Lucy McLaughlan , she is one of the leading female street artists working in Birmingham today .
She is most known for geometrical patterned animals .
Walk up the spiral staircase to Smallbrook Queensway and you 'll find another long stretch of Gent 48 's work as well as by another well known Brummie artist , Ziner .
The Southside business district commissioned Gent to create a piece that explored the area 's Chinese identity and the above work was the result .
The piece @ @ @ @ @ @ @ space art collaboration initiative last year .
Gent and Ziner were given permission to paint on all boarded-up fronts on this length of Smallbrook Queensway .
Stop at the corner of Hurst Street and take in the eclectic creativity on show here - from the hip hop to futuristic vibe - leading up to the Birmingham Hippodrome .
`` Brum Hippodrome are big supporters of High-Vis , and they also work with The annual B-Side Hip Hop Festival , which is responsible for much the street art here , '' says Olly .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ all around the world .
`` On the side of The former Oceana club , there 's an impressive piece of work from the B-Side festival .
`` And directly opposite , on the side of Dixie Chicken shop , us another festival piece - a collaboration between Panda from Graffiti.atist.com and other artists . ''
Hurst Street car park is a relatively new area being used by graffiti and street artists - and it 's definitely worth a look .
Then time head back to Digbeth via Pershore Road where you 'll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ head back onto Digbeth High Street where there is a mish-mash of legal and illegal works .
At Zellig car park you 'll see some great comic book inspired artwork .
`` Artists here include SP0:076 , Epod9000 and Jake Steele , '' says Olly .
The Old Crown has existed since 1368 and its beer garden has been home to some excellent art .
Recently they commissioned an Annatomix design - at the back of the pub .
Olly adds : '' You 'll also find a similar one by the canal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There is an Annatomix cat design tucked away in a corner of the Custard Factory . ''
You 'll see a truly smoking hot Justin Sola design on Lower Trinity Street .
Olly tells us : '' Justin comes from a graphic design background but he 's really made an impact on the scene here - in a relatively short amount of time . ''
Continue walking up Lower Trinity Street where you pass some Israeli art from Broken Fingaz - said to be one of Israel 's only existing graffiti collectives .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ will come across the imposing Deadwax Digbeth pub - formerly the Wagon and Horses .
The exterior features murals from some of the city 's most respected artists including Gent 48 .
Inside the pub features more permanent pieces on show , this time from Liskbot , Philth and Foka Wolf .
Definitely worth a drink here .
Across the road turn left on to Allcock Street and keep walking along till you hit Hack Street .
Continue on to Hack Street where you will see the Girl with Flowers from Philth .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bromley Street to see a piece from Golden Boy .
Olly tell us : `` Golden Boy is one of a group of Birmingham street artists .
His design is based on a schoolboy image of the infamous serial killer , Jeffrey Dahmer . ''
Turn left into Bromley Street , walk to the bottom and turn right onto Heath Mill Lane .
Walk over the road to DropShot Digbeth ping pong bar .
Inside there are fun murals by Andrew 'Title ' Mills - including a ping pong playing geisha and Bruce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Street car park and go right where you 'll see lots more art - namely an orange and yellow hued mural from Gent 48 .
Over the road you 'll see The Ruin pub , go round the corner on to Little Ann Street at the side of this pub .
Here you 'll find a 16ft by 10ft Digbeth Nightlife creation , commissioned by The Ruin owner Richard Hughes .
It has been produced by Andrew ‘ Title ’ Mills - whose work also features in DropShot Digbeth .
The artwork features @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live music bars and pubs , eateries as well as Moor Street Station and Selfridges as markers to aid with navigation .
Across The Ruin there is another impressive piece - the Wolf Man , by Justin Sola and Panda .
After working up an appetite devouring some delicious art work on your tour , The Ruin is the place to refuel on hearty grub .
The pub is one of the coolest places to eat and drink in Digbeth , with a very unique decor .
Inspired by the ruin pubs of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dishes such as beef goulash .
A great place to look back on the amazing street art and graffiti you 've seen .
*By the canals behind Minerva Works on Fazerley Street ; *The back of Centrala where you can see work from Lucy McLaughlan who has a permanent art collection in Birmingham Museum .
There are also a few of her pieces along the canal ; *The ever changing Custard Factory arches and walls .

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When a mural by Banksy appeared in the Jewellery Quarter, it seemingly put Birmingham firmly on the UK street art map.
The mural highlighting homelessness at Christmas featured a rough sleeper bedding down on a bench as a pair of reindeers spirit him into the starry night.
It had thousands of fans from all over the world flocking to see it.
But never mind Bristonian Banksy, Birmingham has a home-grown urban art scene that's been thriving for over three decades.
And, according to Olly MacNamee, our artists are very much unsung heroes.
Olly is co-director of the city's High-Vis festival - an annual celebration of Birmingham's street art and culture.
He said: "The festival was set up to help champion our art. We have made it our job to do that through the High-Vis festival, which has replaced the fantastic City of Colours Festival which ran in 2014 and 2016."
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
A proud adopted Brummie, Olly moved to the city nearly two decades ago.
He told us: "The art culture is here but it's not recognised. When I first moved here from Manchester I was amazed by all the art work around the Custard Factory but was really surprised how underused and undervalued it was then."
Today the Custard Factory feels very different, with new owners and a new vibrancy.
Olly adds: "There are now a lot of legal spaces of art around here. It shows a growing respect and understanding of Brum's street art scene. We're spoilt for choice.
"There are so many arts, styles of creativity on show here.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
"For example there's Gent 48, whose character based artwork looks like it's been oil painted - like a fine art painting when actually it's spray cans.
"There's Newso who along with Gent 48, is also regarded as a veteran of the scene - his style is very broad, diverse and colourful.
"There's Lucy McLauchlan who excels at nature led designs and monochrome art pieces. Her art is quite playful and hidden away - you have to go out and seek it out."
But this low-key approach can also be an obstacle for our art scene.
Olly explains: "A lot of artists are very quiet about their work. They don't shout about what they're doing. I think a lot of what they are doing surpasses much of Banksy's work - in the JQ and anywhere else for that matter."
So where to begin a street art tour in Brum?
In Digbeth off course!
The area was turned into an urban canvas for the City of Colours Festivals Some of the festivals' most striking art work remains and is a big part of why Digbeth is like walking around an amazing open air gallery.
The area also has the Graffitiartist.com shop at the Custard Factory, where most local artists get their gear from.
The shop is run by David 'Panda' Brown, who is also a commercial graffiti artist and co-director of High-Vis.
Olly adds: "Southside also has come fantastic art pieces the BID company has commissioned from artists.
"As well as High-Vis collaborations, there's a lot of cool art work been done for the B-Side Hip Hop Festival - an annual festival celebrating all things Hip-Hop which is coming up again in May."
Working with Olly, here is our guide to street art in Digbeth and Southside:
Digbeth
Gibb Street
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Next to Baked in Brick is a piece designed by Philth - aka Phil Blake - with another piece just across it beneath the bridge.
Philth is known for creating photo realistic air-brushed looking portraits of very striking women.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Just across from this mural and under the arches you'll see the Voodoo Queen by Justin Sola.
Olly tells us: "Justin comes from a graphic design background and he's really made an impact on the scene here in a relatively short amount of time.
"His Voodoo Queen is said to be most powerful to view after dark because the neon eyes are accentuated at night," says Olly.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Gibb Street car park
As you enter the Gibb Street car park area you’ll see a beauty by artist N4T4 - aka Nathan Parker.
"His work is influenced by a lot of Middle Eastern art, " says Olly.
The car park hosts a plethora of art work, including by Jay Sharples.
"Jay is a Manchester based artist. His street work can be seen around the UK and he has been a guest at High-Vis for two years running.
"His monkey skull motif is a signature piece," says Olly.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Enter nearby Floodgate Street through the last archway and you'll see a piece by Wingy, aka Simon Wingfield.
According to his Instagram, this Clown piece is in tribute to a friend, Maxwell, who died last year.
"Wingy is one of the old street art and graffiti gangs. A respected veteran of the street art scene," says Olly.
Floodgate Street
This long street is said to be the sketchbook for Gent 48 - known as 'the undisputed king of graffiti in Birmingham'.
Famous for his character based murals, Gent 48 is a born and bred Brummie. He has a first class BA (Hons) in visual communication from the Birmingham Institute of Art and Design.
His fingerprints are on artwork across the city. And also around the world.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Gent 48 has spray-painted murals for commercial projects and fine art pieces for galleries, as well as branding work for the nearby Original Patty Men burger restaurant.
While walking along Floodgate Street, we were lucky enough to see Gent in action.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Keep walking up Floodgate Street till you get to the top and you'll see the one of the most prominent art pieces in Digbeth.
The J. F. Kennedy mosaic mural was commissioned by Birmingham’s Irish community.
It was created in 1968 by artist Kenneth Budd and was originally located near St Chad's Cathedral, but was removed and partially destroyed in 2007.
The city's Irish community raised £5,000 to pay for the artist's son Oliver Budd to create a replica which was unveiled in Digbeth in 2013.
Rea Street
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Here you'll see the massive Black Sabbath mural in the coach station car park - created by N4T4 and Wingy.
The mural was commissioned by National Express as part of the High-Vis Festival in September 2019.
"National Express wanted something that celebrated Birmingham and something in tribute to Black Sabbath seemed perfect, " says Olly.
Bradford Street
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Olly said: "There's a lot of 'paste up' art here and it is more an ever-changing landscape as far as street art goes. More so than around the Custard Factory as it's all abandoned buildings where they can practice their style.
"Bradford Street is definitely the graffiti street of Brum."
Walk past The Anchor pub, turn right onto Bradford Street and you will hit some work from Foka Wolf.
The satirist street artist is renowned for his spoof adverts and has over 10,000 followers on Instagram.
But he had to to showcase his work in London to get the national notoriety he has now.
Foka Wolf's lauded pieces of work in the city include branding the new Primark as "Europe's biggest jumble sale" on hoarding just before it opened back in April 2019.
"Foka Wolf's artwork is very much Viz comic book - filtered through a political lens," says Olly.
"I think he's at his most insightful when mocking big corporations rather than easy targets like the working class.
"At the moment, I love his remixing of text based print adverts. He does a lot of mixing of slogans to create something fresh and satirical."
Dudley Street
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Dudley Street is where you'll see an incredible art tribute to David Bowie.
Birmingham artist Annatomix created a new tribute to the iconic singer on the third anniversary of his death in January 2016.
According to Julia Robinson at Southside, it has now gone through an amazing three incarnations after fans had been taking bits of the paint off the previous pieces.
Annatomix created her first Bowie tribute on Dudley Street after his death in 2016.
Along with Lucy McLaughlan, she is one of the leading female street artists working in Birmingham today. She is most known for geometrical patterned animals.
Smallbrook Queensway
Walk up the spiral staircase to Smallbrook Queensway and you'll find another long stretch of Gent 48's work as well as by another well known Brummie artist, Ziner.
The Southside business district commissioned Gent to create a piece that explored the area's Chinese identity and the above work was the result.
The piece was done as part of their empty space art collaboration initiative last year.
Gent and Ziner were given permission to paint on all boarded-up fronts on this length of Smallbrook Queensway.
Hurst Street
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Stop at the corner of Hurst Street and take in the eclectic creativity on show here - from the hip hop to futuristic vibe - leading up to the Birmingham Hippodrome.
"Brum Hippodrome are big supporters of High-Vis, and they also work with The annual B-Side Hip Hop Festival, which is responsible for much the street art here," says Olly.
"They bring in artists in from all around the world.
"On the side of The former Oceana club, there's an impressive piece of work from the B-Side festival.
"And directly opposite, on the side of Dixie Chicken shop, us another festival piece - a collaboration between Panda from Graffiti.atist.com and other artists."
Hurst Street Car Park, Southside and Zellig Car Park, Digbeth.
Hurst Street car park is a relatively new area being used by graffiti and street artists - and it's definitely worth a look.
Then time head back to Digbeth via Pershore Road where you'll see some more Foka Wolf.
Then head back onto Digbeth High Street where there is a mish-mash of legal and illegal works.
At Zellig car park you'll see some great comic book inspired artwork.
"Artists here include SP0:076,Epod9000 and Jake Steele," says Olly.
Heath Mill Lane
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
The Old Crown has existed since 1368 and its beer garden has been home to some excellent art. Recently they commissioned an Annatomix design - at the back of the pub.
Olly adds:"You'll also find a similar one by the canal behind Centrala in the Minerva Works. There is an Annatomix cat design tucked away in a corner of the Custard Factory."
Lower Trinity Street
You'll see a truly smoking hot Justin Sola design on Lower Trinity Street.
Olly tells us:"Justin comes from a graphic design background but he's really made an impact on the scene here - in a relatively short amount of time."
Continue walking up Lower Trinity Street where you pass some Israeli art from Broken Fingaz - said to be one of Israel's only existing graffiti collectives.
Deadwax Digbeth
Turn left onto Adderly Street and you will come across the imposing Deadwax Digbeth pub - formerly the Wagon and Horses.
The exterior features murals from some of the city's most respected artists including Gent 48.
Inside the pub features more permanent pieces on show, this time from Liskbot, Philth and Foka Wolf. Definitely worth a drink here.
Across the road turn left on to Allcock Street and keep walking along till you hit Hack Street.
Hack Street and Bromley Street
Continue on to Hack Street where you will see the Girl with Flowers from Philth.
Continue walking until Hack Street turns into Bromley Street to see a piece from Golden Boy.
Olly tell us: "Golden Boy is one of a group of Birmingham street artists. His design is based on a schoolboy image of the infamous serial killer, Jeffrey Dahmer."
Turn left into Bromley Street, walk to the bottom and turn right onto Heath Mill Lane.
Walk over the road to DropShot Digbeth ping pong bar. Inside there are fun murals by Andrew 'Title' Mills - including a ping pong playing geisha and Bruce Lee.
Floodgate Street and Little Ann Street
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Go back through the Gibb Street car park and go right where you'll see lots more art - namely an orange and yellow hued mural from Gent 48.
Over the road you'll see The Ruin pub, go round the corner on to Little Ann Street at the side of this pub.
Here you'll find a 16ft by 10ft Digbeth Nightlife creation, commissioned by The Ruin owner Richard Hughes.
(Image: Ian Davies)
It has been produced by Andrew ‘Title’ Mills - whose work also features in DropShot Digbeth.
The artwork features 37 venues from the area, including live music bars and pubs, eateries as well as Moor Street Station and Selfridges as markers to aid with navigation.
Across The Ruin there is another impressive piece - the Wolf Man, by Justin Sola and Panda.
After working up an appetite devouring some delicious art work on your tour, The Ruin is the place to refuel on hearty grub.
The pub is one of the coolest places to eat and drink in Digbeth, with a very unique decor.
Inspired by the ruin pubs of Budapest, the food menu includes rustic dishes such as beef goulash.
A great place to look back on the amazing street art and graffiti you've seen.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Other Digbeth street art hotspots:
*By the canals behind Minerva Works on Fazerley Street;
*The back of Centrala where you can see work from Lucy McLaughlan who has a permanent art collection in Birmingham Museum. There are also a few of her pieces along the canal;
*Inside Ghetto Golf;
*The ever changing Custard Factory arches and walls.