birminghammail--2020-09-18--Liverpool verdict on Ki-Jana Hoever ahead of Wolves transfer

Wolverhampton Wanderers are on the verge of sealing the £10million signing of Ki-Jana Hoever from Liverpool .
Hoever is very highly-rated and made his senior debut for Liverpool in their FA Cup defeat to Wolves at Molineux last year .
Jurgen Klopp is n't able to offer the 18-year-old a route into the Reds ' first team though and Wolves have stepped in and now look set to seal a £10million transfer .
Keen to find out more about Hoever - who will become Wolves ' fourth senior signing of the summer - BirminghamLive spoke to Liverpool Echo writer Josh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kind of player are Wolves getting in Hoever ?
`` A product of the Ajax youth academy , Hoever is a very talented young defender who was touted as a potential starter for Liverpool in the future .
He 's really clean on the technical side , makes good decisions and has enough versatility about him to play in a number of different areas for Wolves . ''
Which positions can he play and which role suits him best ?
`` He 's capable of playing both as a centre-back and a right-back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hoever has previously stated : `` I 'm not physically ready to play centre-back for a whole season .
Maybe when I 'm 25 I might be ready , but as a right-back I like the attacking aspect . ''
`` He was n't wholly suited to either role at Liverpool because of the specific demands of Jurgen Klopp but at Wolves , it 's reasonable to suggest that he 'd be very effective as one of Nuno 's wide centre-backs considering the Wolves boss favours three-at-the-back . ''
What are his strengths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dutch in that despite being a deeper player , he 's very composed and comfortable on the ball .
The teenager is prone to showcasing penetrative line-breaking passes from his own half , and he 's compared his own vision to that of Trent Alexander-Arnold , which offers an insight into his self-belief .
His positional flexibility is also good as a result of his mature understanding of the game .
Nuno could explore the possibility of using him as a centre-back , a wing-back or possibly even a central midfielder on occasion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hoever is n't yet the most dominant .
He 's currently 5ft 11in - although it 's worth noting that he still has some years ahead of him to grow - and while he 's far from slow , he does n't really have pace in abundance .
Also , mostly due to his height , he 's somewhat vulnerable in the air . ''
Why do you think Liverpool have agreed to sell him now ?
`` Liverpool are navigating a tricky window .
They have secured a backup left-back and Thiago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ versatile forward but the recruitment model at Anfield involves selling in order to buy .
`` The likes of Harry Wilson , Marko Grujic , Divock Origi and Xherdan Shaqiri remain on Merseyside as a consequence of reduced interest in their services compared to what would be expected in a normal financial climate .
`` Ultimately , with Hoever preferring to be deployed as a right-back and Liverpool already having Alexander-Arnold and Neco Williams ahead of him in the pecking order , gaining over £10m for a player who probably wo n't spend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reds this season is perceived to be good business . ''
Is he capable of becoming a first team player for Wolves immediately ?
`` To step up immediately is likely to be too much of an ask , but he possesses enough potential to start for a team such as Wolves if he manages to even get close to his ceiling .
`` The Dutchman has enough about his game to accumulate some minutes in domestic cup competitions , and he would benefit from being used as a wing-back rather than a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do n't prove to be too costly , but Premier League football is probably a big ask for him at 18 years-old . ''

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Wolverhampton Wanderers are on the verge of sealing the £10million signing of Ki-Jana Hoever from Liverpool.
Hoever is very highly-rated and made his senior debut for Liverpool in their FA Cup defeat to Wolves at Molineux last year.
Jurgen Klopp isn't able to offer the 18-year-old a route into the Reds' first team though and Wolves have stepped in and now look set to seal a £10million transfer.
Keen to find out more about Hoever - who will become Wolves' fourth senior signing of the summer - BirminghamLive spoke to Liverpool Echo writer Josh Williams to get the lowdown.
What kind of player are Wolves getting in Hoever?
"A product of the Ajax youth academy, Hoever is a very talented young defender who was touted as a potential starter for Liverpool in the future. He's really clean on the technical side, makes good decisions and has enough versatility about him to play in a number of different areas for Wolves."
Which positions can he play and which role suits him best?
"He's capable of playing both as a centre-back and a right-back, although he prefers the latter. Hoever has previously stated: "I'm not physically ready to play centre-back for a whole season. Maybe when I'm 25 I might be ready, but as a right-back I like the attacking aspect."
"He wasn't wholly suited to either role at Liverpool because of the specific demands of Jurgen Klopp but at Wolves, it's reasonable to suggest that he'd be very effective as one of Nuno's wide centre-backs considering the Wolves boss favours three-at-the-back."
What are his strengths and weaknesses?
"Hoever is typically Dutch in that despite being a deeper player, he's very composed and comfortable on the ball. The teenager is prone to showcasing penetrative line-breaking passes from his own half, and he's compared his own vision to that of Trent Alexander-Arnold, which offers an insight into his self-belief. His positional flexibility is also good as a result of his mature understanding of the game. Nuno could explore the possibility of using him as a centre-back, a wing-back or possibly even a central midfielder on occasion.
"On the negative side, Hoever isn't yet the most dominant. He's currently 5ft 11in - although it's worth noting that he still has some years ahead of him to grow - and while he's far from slow, he doesn't really have pace in abundance. Also, mostly due to his height, he's somewhat vulnerable in the air."
Why do you think Liverpool have agreed to sell him now?
"Liverpool are navigating a tricky window. They have secured a backup left-back and Thiago Alcantara, and they still desire a versatile forward but the recruitment model at Anfield involves selling in order to buy.
"The likes of Harry Wilson, Marko Grujic, Divock Origi and Xherdan Shaqiri remain on Merseyside as a consequence of reduced interest in their services compared to what would be expected in a normal financial climate.
"Ultimately, with Hoever preferring to be deployed as a right-back and Liverpool already having Alexander-Arnold and Neco Williams ahead of him in the pecking order, gaining over £10m for a player who probably won't spend a minute on the pitch for the Reds this season is perceived to be good business."
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Is he capable of becoming a first team player for Wolves immediately?
"To step up immediately is likely to be too much of an ask, but he possesses enough potential to start for a team such as Wolves if he manages to even get close to his ceiling.
"The Dutchman has enough about his game to accumulate some minutes in domestic cup competitions, and he would benefit from being used as a wing-back rather than a centre-back at first so that his mistakes don't prove to be too costly, but Premier League football is probably a big ask for him at 18 years-old."


birminghammail--2020-09-18--'I did something disgusting' - Text rapist ex-teacher sent to victim

A former teacher who raped a woman and then texted her blaming `` drink , tablets and stress '' has been jailed for six years and six months .
Michael Leydon , 61 , claimed he was stressed in the run-up to the offence in 2014 after one of his sons , Christopher Leydon , had himself been arrested on suspicion of rape .
The retired history teacher was found guilty of rape and acquitted of a second charge of the same offence at Worcester Crown Court last month .
The former school governor 's trial was told he had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Worcester in the 1980s , and had also taught in Redditch and Hereford .
Leydon claimed sex had been consensual , despite sending messages which read : `` You said last night that I should have stopped on the night I took advantage of you against your will - believe me I wish I had .
If I had known what I was doing I would have . ''
Another message read : `` I did something disgusting as a result of drink , tablets and stress . ''
Leydon 's son Christopher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for seven years in 2017 after being found guilty of child sex offences , including rape .
His father 's barrister , Robert Tolhurst , urged Judge James Burbidge QC to take into account the ex-teacher 's previous good character and the depression and anxiety he was feeling at the time of the `` single , isolated '' offence .
Mr Tolhurst told the court : `` He respects the verdict of the jury but he continues to maintain his innocence .
`` It was clearly a terrible , terrible act but a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , formerly of Diglis , Worcester but now of Worthing in West Sussex , Judge Burbidge described the offence as inexplicable .
After reading character references handed to the court , including from Leydon 's wife and histwo sons , the judge accepted that Christopher Leydon 's arrest had placed a `` significant burden of pressure '' on his father .
The judge said of the offence : `` In a single moment you lost leave of your senses .
It is difficult to comprehend why you did that . ''
Leydon , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2017 , showed no emotion but did query what portion of the term he would have to serve in custody .
Following the sentencing the victim , who wishes to remain anonymous , said she hopes “ this case will provide other victims who find themselves in a similar position with the strength and confidence to speak to the police .
And , to reassure them that they will be believed and supported throughout.
” Detective Constable David Hadley , of West Mercia Police , said : `` The sentence reflects the severity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hope it will offer some comfort to the victim , who has shown great courage and strength in coming forward in reporting this to us , throughout the investigation and in giving evidence in court .
`` I hope this conviction will provide reassurance to other victims of sexual offences , giving them the confidence that they will be believed and listened to by specially trained officers and that we will do everything to bring offenders to justice .
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A former teacher who raped a woman and then texted her blaming "drink, tablets and stress" has been jailed for six years and six months.
Michael Leydon, 61, claimed he was stressed in the run-up to the offence in 2014 after one of his sons, Christopher Leydon, had himself been arrested on suspicion of rape.
The retired history teacher was found guilty of rape and acquitted of a second charge of the same offence at Worcester Crown Court last month.
The former school governor's trial was told he had been a teacher at a school in Worcester in the 1980s, and had also taught in Redditch and Hereford.
Leydon claimed sex had been consensual, despite sending messages which read: "You said last night that I should have stopped on the night I took advantage of you against your will - believe me I wish I had. If I had known what I was doing I would have."
Another message read: "I did something disgusting as a result of drink, tablets and stress."
Leydon's son Christopher, then aged 28, was jailed for seven years in 2017 after being found guilty of child sex offences, including rape.
(Image: PA)
His father's barrister, Robert Tolhurst, urged Judge James Burbidge QC to take into account the ex-teacher's previous good character and the depression and anxiety he was feeling at the time of the "single, isolated" offence.
Mr Tolhurst told the court: "He respects the verdict of the jury but he continues to maintain his innocence.
"It was clearly a terrible, terrible act but a mistake."
Passing sentence on Leydon, formerly of Diglis, Worcester but now of Worthing in West Sussex, Judge Burbidge described the offence as inexplicable.
After reading character references handed to the court, including from Leydon's wife and histwo sons, the judge accepted that Christopher Leydon's arrest had placed a "significant burden of pressure" on his father.
The judge said of the offence: "In a single moment you lost leave of your senses. It is difficult to comprehend why you did that."
(Image: PA)
Leydon, who took voluntary retirement from teaching in 2017, showed no emotion but did query what portion of the term he would have to serve in custody.
Following the sentencing the victim, who wishes to remain anonymous, said she hopes “this case will provide other victims who find themselves in a similar position with the strength and confidence to speak to the police. And, to reassure them that they will be believed and supported throughout.”
Detective Constable David Hadley, of West Mercia Police, said: "The sentence reflects the severity of this type of crime and I hope it will offer some comfort to the victim, who has shown great courage and strength in coming forward in reporting this to us, throughout the investigation and in giving evidence in court.
"I hope this conviction will provide reassurance to other victims of sexual offences, giving them the confidence that they will be believed and listened to by specially trained officers and that we will do everything to bring offenders to justice.”


birminghammail--2020-09-18--Wolves v Man City: Live stream and TV details, kick-off, odds

Wolves continue their new Premier League campaign with a showdown against last season 's runners-up Manchester City .
Nuno Espirito Santo 's men got their 2020-21 campaign off to a fine start as they beat Sheffield United 2-0 at Bramall Lane in their opening fixture .
A much-changed Wolves side was knocked out of the Carabao Cup on Thursday evening , going down 1-0 to Championship side Stoke City .
Now their attention turns back to the league .
Man City are yet to play a competitive match this term after being afforded extra time to recover following to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of their involvement in the Champions League .
Due to the coronavirus pandemic , matches are still being played behind closed doors for now .
However , fans are being given the chance to watch as many games as possible .
Ahead of Wolves ' next fixture , here is some key information ...
When is the match ?
The game is being played at Molineux , kicking off at 8.15pm .
Is it live on TV ?
The match is being shown live on Sky Sports .
Coverage will be on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ starting from 8pm , straight after Aston Villa v Sheffield United .
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Deadline 12pm Saturday 19th September Sky Sports customers can live stream the game via the Sky Go app on a number of devices , including laptops , tablets and smartphones .
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Wolves continue their new Premier League campaign with a showdown against last season's runners-up Manchester City.
Nuno Espirito Santo's men got their 2020-21 campaign off to a fine start as they beat Sheffield United 2-0 at Bramall Lane in their opening fixture.
A much-changed Wolves side was knocked out of the Carabao Cup on Thursday evening, going down 1-0 to Championship side Stoke City.
Now their attention turns back to the league.
Man City are yet to play a competitive match this term after being afforded extra time to recover following to the late conclusion to their 2019-20 campaign because of their involvement in the Champions League.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, matches are still being played behind closed doors for now.
However, fans are being given the chance to watch as many games as possible.
Ahead of Wolves' next fixture, here is some key information...
When is the match?
Wolves v Manchester City is taking place on Monday, September 21, 2020.
The game is being played at Molineux, kicking off at 8.15pm.
Is it live on TV?
The match is being shown live on Sky Sports.
Coverage will be on the Main Event and Premier League channels, starting from 8pm, straight after Aston Villa v Sheffield United.
Predict 10 results win £10million! Who wants to be a MULTI-millionaire? You do? Well join in with our new TEN million pounds game. It's the biggest football predicting prize ever offered, it's free to enter, it's easy to play - and you could win a staggering £10million! It's from the pools.com, the country's oldest and longest established betting outlet. And you can play it here: 18+, UK only. New customers only. Full T&Cs apply. Visit thepools.com for info. begambleaware.org
Can I live stream the game?
Sky Sports customers can live stream the game via the Sky Go app on a number of devices, including laptops, tablets and smartphones.
NOW TV subscribers can also stream the match through a computer or apps available on most smart TVs, phones and consoles.
What are the odds?
Wolves 21/4
Man City 1/2
Draw 100/30
Odds from Sky Bet (subject to change)


birminghammail--2020-09-18--Aston Villa v Sheff Utd: Live stream and TV details, kick-off

Aston Villa are preparing to kick off their 2020-21 Premier League campaign against Sheffield United .
Others have already played their first fixtures but Villa 's scheduled opening game against Manchester City was rearranged due to their opponents being afforded extra time to recover following to the late conclusion to their 2019-20 campaign because of their involvement in the Champions League .
That meant Villa 's first competitive match came in the Carabao Cup second round against Burton Albion on Tuesday night .
Dean Smith 's men came from behind against the League One Brewers as they eventually ran out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ league clash with Chris Wilder 's Blades .
Due to the coronavirus pandemic , matches are still being played behind closed doors for now .
However , fans are being given the chance to watch as many games as possible .
Ahead of Villa 's next fixture , here is some key information ...
When is the match ?
The game is being played at Villa Park , kicking off at 6pm .
Is it live on TV ?
The match is being shown live on Sky Sports .
Coverage will be on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , starting from 5pm .
Who wants to be a MULTI-millionaire ?
Well join in with our new TEN million pounds game .
It 's the biggest football predicting prize ever offered , it 's free to enter , it 's easy to play - and you could win a staggering £10million !
It 's from the pools.com , the country 's oldest and longest established betting outlet .
And you can play it here : 18+ , UK only .
New customers only .
Full T & Cs apply .
Visit thepools.com @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September Sky Sports customers can live stream the game via the Sky Go app on a number of devices , including laptops , tablets and smartphones .
NOW TV subscribers can also stream the match through a computer or apps available on most smart TVs , phones and consoles .
What are the odds ?

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Aston Villa are preparing to kick off their 2020-21 Premier League campaign against Sheffield United.
Others have already played their first fixtures but Villa's scheduled opening game against Manchester City was rearranged due to their opponents being afforded extra time to recover following to the late conclusion to their 2019-20 campaign because of their involvement in the Champions League.
That meant Villa's first competitive match came in the Carabao Cup second round against Burton Albion on Tuesday night.
Dean Smith's men came from behind against the League One Brewers as they eventually ran out 3-1 winners.
Next up is a league clash with Chris Wilder's Blades.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, matches are still being played behind closed doors for now.
However, fans are being given the chance to watch as many games as possible.
Ahead of Villa's next fixture, here is some key information...
When is the match?
Aston Villa v Sheffield United is taking place on Monday, September 21.
The game is being played at Villa Park, kicking off at 6pm.
Is it live on TV?
The match is being shown live on Sky Sports.
Coverage will be on the Main Event and Premier League channels, starting from 5pm.
Predict 10 results win £10million! Who wants to be a MULTI-millionaire? You do? Well join in with our new TEN million pounds game. It's the biggest football predicting prize ever offered, it's free to enter, it's easy to play - and you could win a staggering £10million! It's from the pools.com, the country's oldest and longest established betting outlet. And you can play it here: 18+, UK only. New customers only. Full T&Cs apply. Visit thepools.com for info. begambleaware.org
Can I live stream the game?
Sky Sports customers can live stream the game via the Sky Go app on a number of devices, including laptops, tablets and smartphones.
NOW TV subscribers can also stream the match through a computer or apps available on most smart TVs, phones and consoles.
What are the odds?
Villa 13/8
Sheff Utd 17/10
Draw 9/4
Odds from Sky Bet (subject to change)


birminghammail--2020-09-18--How to check restrictions near you after lockdown zone expands

Wolverhampton residents will be banned from mixing with other households next week after an alarming surge in coronavirus cases .
Council bosses have urged people to act immediately to help prevent the virus spreading further , despite restrictions not officially coming into effect until Tuesday , September 22 .
The drastic measures have been brought in as analysis suggests the spike in cases is being driven by gatherings in houses .
Today 's announcement has been met with uncertainty over whether residents living on the borders will need to follow the restrictions .
People can use a Government postcode checker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see if the lockdown rules apply .
Type in your postcode here to find out whether you are in the lockdown zones .
Those who fall under City of Wolverhampton Council will need to abide by the new rules .
If you fall under any other neighbouring authority such as Dudley or Walsall Council - you are not included in the restrictions .
However a spokesman for the City of Wolverhampton Council said : `` Our advice is even if you don ’ t live in Wolves but live nearby , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doesn ’ t recognise city boundaries . ''
There has also been questions arising over whether family members could continue to provide childcare and whether affected residents could visit pubs with friends and family .
You 'll find the answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding the lockdown here .

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Wolverhampton residents will be banned from mixing with other households next week after an alarming surge in coronavirus cases.
Council bosses have urged people to act immediately to help prevent the virus spreading further, despite restrictions not officially coming into effect until Tuesday, September 22.
The drastic measures have been brought in as analysis suggests the spike in cases is being driven by gatherings in houses.
Today's announcement has been met with uncertainty over whether residents living on the borders will need to follow the restrictions.
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People can use a Government postcode checker to verify which council they are under to see if the lockdown rules apply.
Type in your postcode here to find out whether you are in the lockdown zones.
Those who fall under City of Wolverhampton Council will need to abide by the new rules.
If you fall under any other neighbouring authority such as Dudley or Walsall Council - you are not included in the restrictions.
However a spokesman for the City of Wolverhampton Council said: "Our advice is even if you don’t live in Wolves but live nearby, you ought to follow the measures as Covid-19 doesn’t recognise city boundaries."
There has also been questions arising over whether family members could continue to provide childcare and whether affected residents could visit pubs with friends and family.
You'll find the answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding the lockdown here.


birminghammail--2020-09-18--Aston Villa 'would like to sell' Bjorn Engels - reports

Anderlecht are reportedly interested in taking Aston Villa defender Bjorn Engels back to Belgium .
The centre-back , 26 , @ @ @ @ @ club Reims last summer and made 19 appearances in his first season at Villa Park @ @ @ @ @ for Villa in the 10 games post-lockdown as Dean Smith promoted Ezri Konsa to play @ @ @ @ @ relegation run-in .
Konsa impressed and with Kortney Hause also on Villa 's books , @ @ @ @ @ be uncertain .
And Belgian news outlet Walfoot are reporting that Anderlecht are interested in @ @ @ @ @ Villa to sign Engels .
Engels started his career in his homeland before moving to @ @ @ @ @ Reims .
However , the same report suggests Villa are only interested in a permanent @ @ @ @ @ to recoup the £9million they paid to secure Engels ' signature last year .
The @ @ @ @ @ to our information , Villa would not want a loan , which is the only @ @ @ @ @ .
The Birmingham club would like to sell Engels . ''

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Anderlecht are reportedly interested in taking Aston Villa defender Bjorn Engels back to Belgium.
The centre-back, 26, only joined Villa from French club Reims last summer and made 19 appearances in his first season at Villa Park.
Engels didn't feature for Villa in the 10 games post-lockdown as Dean Smith promoted Ezri Konsa to play alongside Tyrone Mings in the relegation run-in.
Konsa impressed and with Kortney Hause also on Villa's books, Engels' future looks to be uncertain.
And Belgian news outlet Walfoot are reporting that Anderlecht are interested in striking a loan deal with Villa to sign Engels.
Engels started his career in his homeland before moving to Greece with Olympiakos and then Reims.
However, the same report suggests Villa are only interested in a permanent sale with the club looking to recoup the £9million they paid to secure Engels' signature last year.
The report states: "According to our information, Villa would not want a loan, which is the only option within reach for Anderlecht. The Birmingham club would like to sell Engels."


birminghammail--2020-09-18--'I’m scared to go anywhere' - life on street divided by lockdown

Most people in the West Midlands are living through lockdown restrictions - with more on the way .
Wolverhampton is the latest borough to get a household ban , which will come into force next week , joining Sandwell , Solihull and Birmingham .
However , the likes of Walsall and Dudley remain free of restrictions - which throws up anomalies on the borders of our region - streets where neighbours are free to pop in and out of each others ' homes on one side but banned by law on the other .
Restrictions will come into force in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This means people will be banned from meeting others who are not part of their household or support bubble , in homes or gardens - and face a £100 fine if rules are broken .
We spoke to residents in Bath Street , Sedgley , where one side of the road falls under Dudley and the other is classed as Wolverhampton .
Paul Hughes ’ house is considered to be in Dudley , which has the lowest infection rates of any West Midland borough .
However , he thinks his home town will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ IT analyst said : “ I think it ’ s going to be on its way to Dudley .
I ’ ve heard on the radio there could be a national lockdown in half-term .
I hope it doesn ’ t .
“ I don ’ t really know what difference the local lockdown will make - I don ’ t really see any one in more than groups of three.
” One family business owner , who wished to remain anonymous , said his daughter had to have a Covid-19 test after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t face any of the issues that others have had trying to book it .
He said : “ We didn ’ t have any trouble getting her a test - we had three options .
We took her to West Bromwich.
” Living on the Wolverhampton side of the street , he said the local lockdown would leave them “ stuck ” , adding : “ We ’ ve got work to consider and social lives.
” He continued : “ My mom and dad live in Sandwell and my sister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I haven ’ t seen them .
I ’ m scared to go anywhere near them just in case.
” Lewis Pountney , a project manager in the NHS , said : “ We have a two-day-old baby we have got a support bubble in Dudley .
I don ’ t think it will affect us too much .
“ It ’ s just broken up any other family connections and doesn ’ t make any sense .
“ I was allowed in for all of the birth but I wasn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hall Hospital has the best methods in place for partners when having babies .
They were very welcoming .
“ They did as much as they were allowed to .
I think it ’ s crazy how two doors up is Dudley and they aren ’ t in the restrictions .
Let ’ s just hope the lockdown doesn ’ t go on for too long - but then again it will be winter soon .
It will be flu season in six weeks.
” Admin worker Becky Smith said it “ didn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ despite living on the Wolverhampton side “ because you are still able to go out ” .
Aaron Wright , who comes under Dudley Council , said : “ It ’ s my birthday in a couple of days and if we went into lockdown I ’ d be so upset .
I ’ m glad we have just about missed it .
It changes three doors up.
” The 27-year-old , who works in IT for Marstons Brewery in Wolverhampton , added : “ I ’ m surprised Wolverhampton has gone into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the pub everyone has been respecting social distancing but I suppose it ’ s in the houses and if Birmingham have done it too then it ’ s only a matter of time before Dudley does.
” Emma Steen , a civil servant said : `` I work from home so it won ’ t affect me but I ’ m going away on October but I ’ ll be okay because I live on my own and I am going with my support bubble . ''
The 38-year-old , who 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I think I ’ m in a really unique position .
I ’ ve worked at home from the very start and I ’ ll still be able to go shopping and meet people .
It ’ s really strange cos opposite me they can all go into each others ' houses but no one can cross the road can come into mine .
`` I get that each borough is different and that Sandwell Birmingham and Solihull and Wolverhampton will all be in lockdown but Dudley won ’ t be @ @

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Most people in the West Midlands are living through lockdown restrictions - with more on the way.
Wolverhampton is the latest borough to get a household ban, which will come into force next week, joining Sandwell, Solihull and Birmingham.
However, the likes of Walsall and Dudley remain free of restrictions - which throws up anomalies on the borders of our region - streets where neighbours are free to pop in and out of each others' homes on one side but banned by law on the other.
Restrictions will come into force in Wolverhampton on Tuesday, September 22.
This means people will be banned from meeting others who are not part of their household or support bubble, in homes or gardens - and face a £100 fine if rules are broken.
We spoke to residents in Bath Street, Sedgley, where one side of the road falls under Dudley and the other is classed as Wolverhampton.
Paul Hughes’ house is considered to be in Dudley, which has the lowest infection rates of any West Midland borough. However, he thinks his home town will face a lockdown soon too.
The IT analyst said: “I think it’s going to be on its way to Dudley. I’ve heard on the radio there could be a national lockdown in half-term. I hope it doesn’t.
“I don’t really know what difference the local lockdown will make - I don’t really see any one in more than groups of three.”
One family business owner, who wished to remain anonymous, said his daughter had to have a Covid-19 test after being back at school but he didn’t face any of the issues that others have had trying to book it.
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He said: “We didn’t have any trouble getting her a test - we had three options. We took her to West Bromwich.”
Living on the Wolverhampton side of the street, he said the local lockdown would leave them “stuck”, adding: “We’ve got work to consider and social lives.”
He continued: “My mom and dad live in Sandwell and my sister gave birth to her son in May and I haven’t seen them. I’m scared to go anywhere near them just in case.”
Lewis Pountney, a project manager in the NHS, said: “We have a two-day-old baby we have got a support bubble in Dudley. I don’t think it will affect us too much.
“It’s just broken up any other family connections and doesn’t make any sense.
“I was allowed in for all of the birth but I wasn’t allowed in post natal. Russells Hall Hospital has the best methods in place for partners when having babies. They were very welcoming.
“They did as much as they were allowed to. I think it’s crazy how two doors up is Dudley and they aren’t in the restrictions. Let’s just hope the lockdown doesn’t go on for too long - but then again it will be winter soon. It will be flu season in six weeks.”
Admin worker Becky Smith said it “didn’t really bother” her, despite living on the Wolverhampton side “because you are still able to go out”.
Aaron Wright, who comes under Dudley Council, said: “It’s my birthday in a couple of days and if we went into lockdown I’d be so upset. I’m glad we have just about missed it. It changes three doors up.”
The 27-year-old, who works in IT for Marstons Brewery in Wolverhampton, added: “I’m surprised Wolverhampton has gone into lockdown.
"Whenever I have been to the pub everyone has been respecting social distancing but I suppose it’s in the houses and if Birmingham have done it too then it’s only a matter of time before Dudley does.”
Emma Steen, a civil servant said: "I work from home so it won’t affect me but I’m going away on October but I’ll be okay because I live on my own and I am going with my support bubble."
The 38-year-old, who's house falls under Wolverhampton Council, added: "I think I’m in a really unique position. I’ve worked at home from the very start and I’ll still be able to go shopping and meet people. It’s really strange cos opposite me they can all go into each others' houses but no one can cross the road can come into mine.
"I get that each borough is different and that Sandwell Birmingham and Solihull and Wolverhampton will all be in lockdown but Dudley won’t be."


birminghammail--2020-09-18--Aston Villa receive instruction from Bournemouth over Josh King

Bournemouth are ready to grant Josh King a Premier League return if they receive an 'acceptable offer ' for the striker .
King , the Norway international , is believed to be a target for Aston Villa as Dean Smith searches for a second new forward to add to his squad .
Villa broke their transfer record to land Ollie Watkins from Brentford but want another attacker to provide fresh competition this season .
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`` I had a good chat with Kingy yesterday after training and Josh is very professional , '' Tindall told the Bournemouth Echo .
`` He knows that unless something changes in terms of if the club do receive an offer that 's acceptable and he moves on , he will go with my best wishes because any player that can play at the highest level , especially when you come into the latter part of your career is a great thing .
`` But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happen , he 's fully committed to the football club .
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They ca n't do anything about what 's going on or what 's being said in the papers and until someone tells me otherwise , I 'm absolutely delighted to have a player like Josh King available to me . ''
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Bournemouth are ready to grant Josh King a Premier League return if they receive an 'acceptable offer' for the striker.
King, the Norway international, is believed to be a target for Aston Villa as Dean Smith searches for a second new forward to add to his squad.
Villa broke their transfer record to land Ollie Watkins from Brentford but want another attacker to provide fresh competition this season.
King has 12 months left on his contract at Bournemouth and has been widely tipped to depart the south coast club this summer after their relegation to the Championship.
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There were reports Villa had made a £16million bid earlier in the transfer window and Cherries boss Jason Tindall has told suitors his side are prepared to do business at the right price.
"I had a good chat with Kingy yesterday after training and Josh is very professional," Tindall told the Bournemouth Echo.
"He knows that unless something changes in terms of if the club do receive an offer that's acceptable and he moves on, he will go with my best wishes because any player that can play at the highest level, especially when you come into the latter part of your career is a great thing.
"But he also knows if that doesn't happen, he's fully committed to the football club. I'm sure the only thing that will be on Kingy's mind is playing games and scoring goals and doing well. Ultimately I think let your performances do the talking and Kingy is more than capable of letting that happen."
He added: "There's always speculation with a lot of our players, which is a good thing because it means they're doing something right and they're good players.
"But I think all we can control and all they can control is what they're in control of. They can't do anything about what's going on or what's being said in the papers and until someone tells me otherwise, I'm absolutely delighted to have a player like Josh King available to me."
King, who came through the academy system at Manchester United, has scored 50 goals in 167 appearances for Bournemouth since arriving from Blackburn Rovers in 2015.
It has been claimed the forward's 'preference' is to re-join United but there has been no approach from his former club.


birminghammail--2020-09-18--Covid prevents Ofsted inspection of school

Coronavirus may have prevented a troubled Walsall school from being taken out of special measures , councillors have been told .
Work to create a temporary new home for New Leaf Centre pupil referral unit ( PRU ) while it waits to move into a new school building can now proceed after planning permission was granted .
Around £850,000 will be spent converting Stroud Avenue Family Centre and Spindle Tree Rise children 's home site in Willenhall to accommodate staff and pupils .
At a planning committee meeting on Thursday ( September 17 ) , head teacher Stuart Evans told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strides forward in the past two years .
It was plunged into special measures following a damning Ofsted report in April 2018 , which said the existing Rushall building was in poor condition .
Inspectors also witnessed children swearing at each other , fire alarms being set off and youngsters attempting to smash through locked doors .
But monitoring reports since then have noted significant progress being made and Mr Evans said they had expected a positive report in July , before lockdown happened .
He said : `` Much media attention was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inspection of New Leaf Centre and quite rightly .
`` But subsequently , we 've seen quite a stabilisation of the school since then over two years since then in terms of staffing that we 've employed .
`` I 've been appointed as the substantive head teacher and the subsequent monitoring inspections have all noted that we 're taking effective action towards the removal of special measures .
`` To the point of this summer , Covid allowing , we would have had a section five inspection and it was on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and put us either to requiring improvement or good .
`` Much of the improvements have been around the staffing and the curriculum that we deliver to the extent that there are fewer negative incidents of poor behaviour . ''
When asked what impact the temporary building would have on the performance of the PRU , he said moving there would `` without doubt be beneficial '' .
Walsall Council has previously approved plans to spend £7.5 million on a permanent new home to be based in Bloxwich .
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Coronavirus may have prevented a troubled Walsall school from being taken out of special measures, councillors have been told.
Work to create a temporary new home for New Leaf Centre pupil referral unit (PRU) while it waits to move into a new school building can now proceed after planning permission was granted.
Around £850,000 will be spent converting Stroud Avenue Family Centre and Spindle Tree Rise children's home site in Willenhall to accommodate staff and pupils.
At a planning committee meeting on Thursday (September 17), head teacher Stuart Evans told members that New Leaf had made significant strides forward in the past two years.
It was plunged into special measures following a damning Ofsted report in April 2018, which said the existing Rushall building was in poor condition.
Inspectors also witnessed children swearing at each other, fire alarms being set off and youngsters attempting to smash through locked doors.
But monitoring reports since then have noted significant progress being made and Mr Evans said they had expected a positive report in July, before lockdown happened.
He said: "Much media attention was made in April 2018 about the Ofsted inspection of New Leaf Centre and quite rightly.
"But subsequently, we've seen quite a stabilisation of the school since then over two years since then in terms of staffing that we've employed.
"I've been appointed as the substantive head teacher and the subsequent monitoring inspections have all noted that we're taking effective action towards the removal of special measures.
"To the point of this summer, Covid allowing, we would have had a section five inspection and it was on the cards to remove us from special measures and put us either to requiring improvement or good.
"Much of the improvements have been around the staffing and the curriculum that we deliver to the extent that there are fewer negative incidents of poor behaviour."
When asked what impact the temporary building would have on the performance of the PRU, he said moving there would "without doubt be beneficial".
Walsall Council has previously approved plans to spend £7.5 million on a permanent new home to be based in Bloxwich.
It is anticipated that, once work starts, it will take eight weeks to complete the temporary school in Willenhall.


birminghammail--2020-09-18--Tamworth celebrity wins BBC quiz show Pointless

An appearance on a popular TV quiz show was far from pointless for a Tamworth celebrity .
Blaze Bayley , who used to live on Perrycrofts and then Fazeley , starred in a Pointless Celebrities music special shown on BBC One primetime .
The singer is famous for featuring in Iron Maiden and Wolfsbane and teamed with Dave Bartram from Showaddywaddy as they beat Brix Smith and Dan Donovan in the final on Saturday night .
Sadly they narrowly missed out on the top prize when they had to name any act who had had a UK number one single @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this in .
Their answer of Kool and The Gang That ’ s the Way I Like It was incorrect however incredibly The Four Tops I ’ ll Be There and Shakin Stevens This Ole House were both correctly answered by two people so they narrowly missed out on the jackpot .
They did however get £500 each for their chosen charity as well as the winning trophy .
Blaze , aged 57 , beamed : “ It was a lot of fun , a really good experience .
When they mentioned it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to do this .
I am so proud that we won .
“ We were close to the jackpot ; it was a difficult round .
Of course you never know what is going to come up but for the kind of music that I listen to I didn ’ t really have much of a chance .
If it had been science fiction movies or serial killers I might have !
“ I have been on a few TV shows , been interviewed and performed live in different countries so that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am kind of used to the studio vibe but when you are giving your answers that is when the nerves kick in .
You go a bit blank .
In the calmness of my living room I am sure I could have thought of a few better answers .
“ The best example was the photos from famous places round .
I recognised Brazil but also Mexico City because I have been there and driven past !
But I was second guessing myself .
I was thinking ‘ that is definitely Mexico @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ or is it ?
’ .
It was and it was the best answer but I didn ’ t say it !
” Explaining how his appearance all came about he recalls : “ A lot of people who were into Wolfsbane back in the day are of course older now and a couple of these people have got jobs in media so every so often when somebody is asked to find a celebrity they go through their old records and go ‘ I wonder what Blaze Bayley is doing ’ .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and was actually at the recording of Massive Noise Injection in London .
When they said they were having a celebrity special with musicians he knew who he was looking for !
“ We were actually on tour in Germany at the time and my manager said ‘ What a shame , I don ’ t think we are going to be able to do this ’ .
I asked him what it was and I said well have we got a day off that day ?
There wasn ’ t a gig @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find a way to get me there !
“ He moved heaven and earth .
I had to go from the gig in Czech Republic straight to the airport in the early hours of the morning .
Luckily , I had my own dressing room so was able to have a kip on the couch !
I stayed in London that night and was up again in the early hours to fly back out to join the tour again.
” Blaze ’ s appearance was all in a good cause as he raised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charity that is close to him .
He said : “ I have had a lot of mental problems of my own .
I always suffered depression but I didn ’ t know until I was in my late 30s when somebody marched me down to the doctor because I was in a bad way all the time .
“ Once I had a label on these feelings then I could start researching and that really helped me not become a victim of those feelings .
It is something that so many people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and for some this is a constant .
I have been very lucky that I had people around me who supported me and kept me going .
“ The Wolfsbane guys had the idea to put a special link on our page for Mind and it actually raised more money than I would have won in the jackpot .
”

An appearance on a popular TV quiz show was far from pointless for a Tamworth celebrity.
Blaze Bayley, who used to live on Perrycrofts and then Fazeley, starred in a Pointless Celebrities music special shown on BBC One primetime.
The singer is famous for featuring in Iron Maiden and Wolfsbane and teamed with Dave Bartram from Showaddywaddy as they beat Brix Smith and Dan Donovan in the final on Saturday night.
Sadly they narrowly missed out on the top prize when they had to name any act who had had a UK number one single with the words that, there or this in.
Their answer of Kool and The Gang That’s the Way I Like It was incorrect however incredibly The Four Tops I’ll Be There and Shakin Stevens This Ole House were both correctly answered by two people so they narrowly missed out on the jackpot.
(Image: BBC)
They did however get £500 each for their chosen charity as well as the winning trophy.
Blaze, aged 57, beamed: “It was a lot of fun, a really good experience. When they mentioned it I said oh yes, I really want to do this. I am so proud that we won.
“We were close to the jackpot; it was a difficult round. Of course you never know what is going to come up but for the kind of music that I listen to I didn’t really have much of a chance. If it had been science fiction movies or serial killers I might have!
“I have been on a few TV shows, been interviewed and performed live in different countries so that aspect wasn’t too bad because I am kind of used to the studio vibe but when you are giving your answers that is when the nerves kick in. You go a bit blank. In the calmness of my living room I am sure I could have thought of a few better answers.
“The best example was the photos from famous places round. I recognised Brazil but also Mexico City because I have been there and driven past! But I was second guessing myself. I was thinking ‘that is definitely Mexico City’ but then I was like ‘or is it?’. It was and it was the best answer but I didn’t say it!”
(Image: BBC)
Explaining how his appearance all came about he recalls: “A lot of people who were into Wolfsbane back in the day are of course older now and a couple of these people have got jobs in media so every so often when somebody is asked to find a celebrity they go through their old records and go ‘I wonder what Blaze Bayley is doing’.
“The researcher there is a fan and was actually at the recording of Massive Noise Injection in London. When they said they were having a celebrity special with musicians he knew who he was looking for!
“We were actually on tour in Germany at the time and my manager said ‘What a shame, I don’t think we are going to be able to do this’. I asked him what it was and I said well have we got a day off that day? There wasn’t a gig that night so I told him to find a way to get me there!
(Image: BBC)
“He moved heaven and earth. I had to go from the gig in Czech Republic straight to the airport in the early hours of the morning. Luckily, I had my own dressing room so was able to have a kip on the couch! I stayed in London that night and was up again in the early hours to fly back out to join the tour again.”
Blaze’s appearance was all in a good cause as he raised money for Mind, a mental health charity that is close to him.
He said: “I have had a lot of mental problems of my own. I always suffered depression but I didn’t know until I was in my late 30s when somebody marched me down to the doctor because I was in a bad way all the time.
“Once I had a label on these feelings then I could start researching and that really helped me not become a victim of those feelings. It is something that so many people go through, everybody goes through grieving and for some this is a constant. I have been very lucky that I had people around me who supported me and kept me going.
“The Wolfsbane guys had the idea to put a special link on our page for Mind and it actually raised more money than I would have won in the jackpot.”


birminghammail--2020-09-18--Bogus window cleaners dupe Tamworth homeowner

Bogus window cleaners stole money after claiming they were a new business operating in Tamworth .
Two of the group took the homeowner outside while the other swiped an envelope with an undisclosed amount of money inside .
Staffordshire Police has since issued a Smart Alert to warn others in the area and appeal for information .
PCSO Gareth Butler said : “ We are appealing to residents to be vigilant after officers recently attended a bogus official incident in Castle Close , Tamworth whereby three men have approached an address claiming they have recently set up a new window @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They made an assessment of the occupants ’ address and gave them a quote for extra work to be done .
“ Two of the males distracted the occupant by taking them outside to show where the work would need doing .
`` Whilst they were doing that the other man has gone back into the address and taken an envelope with money inside and left .
`` Shortly after the two males finished their conversation with the resident and also left .
“ After the males have left the occupant has realised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rang police straight away .
“ The men have been described as aged between 21 and 50 years of age and were all seen leaving in a small white van .
“ If anyone has any information that can assist or have had a similar occurrence recently please contact Staffordshire Police on 101 .
”

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Bogus window cleaners stole money after claiming they were a new business operating in Tamworth.
The shocking incident happened in Castle Close.
Two of the group took the homeowner outside while the other swiped an envelope with an undisclosed amount of money inside.
Staffordshire Police has since issued a Smart Alert to warn others in the area and appeal for information.
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PCSO Gareth Butler said: “We are appealing to residents to be vigilant after officers recently attended a bogus official incident in Castle Close, Tamworth whereby three men have approached an address claiming they have recently set up a new window cleaning round in the area.
“They made an assessment of the occupants’ address and gave them a quote for extra work to be done.
“Two of the males distracted the occupant by taking them outside to show where the work would need doing.
"Whilst they were doing that the other man has gone back into the address and taken an envelope with money inside and left.
"Shortly after the two males finished their conversation with the resident and also left.
“After the males have left the occupant has realised that the money has been taken and rang police straight away.
“The men have been described as aged between 21 and 50 years of age and were all seen leaving in a small white van.
“If anyone has any information that can assist or have had a similar occurrence recently please contact Staffordshire Police on 101.”


birminghammail--2020-09-18--'Britain's dullest man' reveals international roundabout of year!

Many of us often use roundabouts every day without paying them as much as a second thought .
For the past 17 years or so , Redditch 's roundabout spotter has spent his days travelling the length and breadth of the country in search of the best roundabouts the country has to offer .
In fact , Kevin likes roundabouts so much he founded the Roundabout Appreciation Society and regularly creates calendars with pictures of his favourites .
The 68-year-old , who has described himself as the 'dullest man in Britain ' , has also branched out into other avenues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a calendar dedicated entirely to car parks .
His previous endeavors include the best phone boxes of Wales and documenting Birmingham ’ s famous No.11 Outer Circle bus route as well as football statues - which he spoke about in 2017 ( see video at top or article ) .
The self-styled 'Lord of the Rings ' , along with other members of the roundabout committee , have also selected their international roundabout of the year after a 'heated ' discussion in a Redditch pub .
Describing how his fascination with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back in 2003 .
`` I was running a small printing company in Redditch and each year we would give a calendar to our customers , '' he said .
`` For that particular year , we thought we would do something a bit different . ''
As a bit of a joke , they decided to go with the theme of roundabouts , something Redditch has plenty off he says .
However , he did n't anticipate how popular it would become .
`` It was on the Graham Norton Show and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said .
`` We could n't keep up with the requests - it was an amazing experience .
`` That 's when I became interested in roundabouts and it became a bit of a hobby . ''
After visiting almost countless roundabouts up and down the country , he says his favourites from the West Midlands include Spitfire Island in Castle Bromwich and one in Tewkesbury which features a wooden horse statue .
Kevin has now taken his love of roundabouts to a global stage and recently settled on International Roundabout of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lively debate in a Redditch pub , they decided on a roundabout in Canberra , Australia which was painted the colours of the rainbow to mark the same-sex marriage Yes vote .
`` The committee met in a pub in Redditch and we had arguments about what 's going to be our roundabouts of the year , '' he said .
`` We do n't get too serious - sometimes its gets heated though . ''
During the past ten years , Kevin has been his juggling his roundabout commitments while also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country , from multistoreys to pay and displays .
Photographs of his favourite car parks will be published in a calendar being released just in time for Christmas this year .
`` My favourite one is demolished now but it was the car park that was used in the Michael Caine movie Get Carter in Gateshead , '' he said .
`` There 's also one in Edinburgh which was featured in the film trainspotting . ''
However , finding others which share his passion for car parks has proved tricky .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 years ago but but nobody has joined , '' he said .
`` It 's a bit sad . ''
`` It 's just something that interests me , '' he continued .
`` These are things which are there in our every day lives but are never discussed .
`` I quite like that I 'm taking pictures of things which may soon disappear from everyday life .
A lot of artists also do quite mundane things like Andy Warhol 's Soup Cans or Tracy Enim 's bed .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all you need is a phone , notepad and an anorak . ''
You can visit Kevin 's Roundabouts of Britain website here .

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Many of us often use roundabouts every day without paying them as much as a second thought.
Kevin Beresford is different.
For the past 17 years or so, Redditch's roundabout spotter has spent his days travelling the length and breadth of the country in search of the best roundabouts the country has to offer.
In fact, Kevin likes roundabouts so much he founded the Roundabout Appreciation Society and regularly creates calendars with pictures of his favourites.
The 68-year-old, who has described himself as the 'dullest man in Britain', has also branched out into other avenues over the years - his latest project is a calendar dedicated entirely to car parks.
His previous endeavors include the best phone boxes of Wales and documenting Birmingham’s famous No.11 Outer Circle bus route as well as football statues - which he spoke about in 2017 (see video at top or article).
The self-styled 'Lord of the Rings' , along with other members of the roundabout committee, have also selected their international roundabout of the year after a 'heated' discussion in a Redditch pub.
Describing how his fascination with the mundane started, Kevin said it started back in 2003.
"I was running a small printing company in Redditch and each year we would give a calendar to our customers," he said. "For that particular year, we thought we would do something a bit different."
As a bit of a joke, they decided to go with the theme of roundabouts, something Redditch has plenty off he says. However, he didn't anticipate how popular it would become.
"It was on the Graham Norton Show and it went worldwide after that," he said. "We couldn't keep up with the requests - it was an amazing experience.
(Image: Darren Quinton)
"That's when I became interested in roundabouts and it became a bit of a hobby."
After visiting almost countless roundabouts up and down the country, he says his favourites from the West Midlands include Spitfire Island in Castle Bromwich and one in Tewkesbury which features a wooden horse statue.
Kevin has now taken his love of roundabouts to a global stage and recently settled on International Roundabout of the Year with other enthusiasts.
After a lively debate in a Redditch pub, they decided on a roundabout in Canberra, Australia which was painted the colours of the rainbow to mark the same-sex marriage Yes vote.
"The committee met in a pub in Redditch and we had arguments about what's going to be our roundabouts of the year," he said.
"We don't get too serious - sometimes its gets heated though."
During the past ten years, Kevin has been his juggling his roundabout commitments while also visiting hundreds of car parks across the country, from multistoreys to pay and displays.
Photographs of his favourite car parks will be published in a calendar being released just in time for Christmas this year.
"My favourite one is demolished now but it was the car park that was used in the Michael Caine movie Get Carter in Gateshead," he said. "There's also one in Edinburgh which was featured in the film trainspotting."
However, finding others which share his passion for car parks has proved tricky.
"I started The Car Park Appreciation Society 10 years ago but but nobody has joined," he said. "It's a bit sad."
(Image: Jon Fuller-Rowell)
"It's just something that interests me," he continued. "These are things which are there in our every day lives but are never discussed.
"I quite like that I'm taking pictures of things which may soon disappear from everyday life. A lot of artists also do quite mundane things like Andy Warhol's Soup Cans or Tracy Enim's bed.
"It's a hobby anyone can do - all you need is a phone, notepad and an anorak."
You can visit Kevin's Roundabouts of Britain website here.


birminghammail--2020-09-18--'I'll have to leave my job' - childcare fears after lockdown

Working parents are facing a childcare crisis after new lockdown measures were announced for the city .
Residents in Wolverhampton have been urged not to meet or visit people outside of their households from Tuesday , September 22 , after a rising tide of Covid-19 cases .
For many parents , this means losing vital support from relatives and friends looking after their children while holding down a job .
A mother from Wolverhampton , who asked not to be named , said she was worried she won ’ t have anyone to look after her kids , aged six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a maternity ward .
She said : `` I ’ m a student midwife and often rely on my mum to have my girls after school , overnights and weekends when back on shift .
My childminder does the school run but can only have them till 6pm . ''
Unfortunately , her mother does not fall within the support bubble requirements so the working mum is left with the stress of trying to find a solution .
She is not the only one with these concerns .
A mum who works @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facing the prospect of quitting her job in order to juggle looking after her children during the lockdown .
Commenting on WolverhamptonLive ’ s Facebook page , Nanciie said : `` I ’ m definitely worried about it .
What help can we get ?
I ’ m a support worker and I have to leave my job because of childcare . ''
Another concerned mum , who asked to remain anonymous , added : `` My parents have my daughter for me alongside nursery so I 'm not sure what I 'll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Finchfield area of the city said : `` Yes , i ’ m worried about childcare as the grandparents help taking and picking up the kids from school . ''
The Black Country is experiencing a chronic shortage of early-years childcare .
According to the latest Ofsted figures , there are 983 registered early-years providers in the area , offering a maximum of 23,540 places to children under the age of six .
However , there are 111,014 under-sixes currently living in the Black Country - around five children for every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four children for every childcare place in areas like Sandwell , to seven in Walsall - the highest ratio in England .
Some of those places are also available to older children , making the competition for childcare even more fierce .
It means many working parents will be forced to find alternative childcare , such as getting help from grandparents or other family members and even taking time off work themselves .
As new restrictions come into effect from Tuesday , the battle to find help with childcare will become more difficult @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year olds in England can get 570 free hours of childcare per year , usually taken as 15 hours a week for 38 weeks of the year - and some children are eligible for 30 hours a week .
Two year olds are also eligible for 15 hours of early education per week , provided their parents receive certain benefits , such as Jobseekers ' Allowance , or if the child is looked after by a local authority .
However , having free childcare on offer makes little difference if there are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chief executive of the Early Years Alliance , said : `` We know from our own research that one in four childcare providers fears closure within the year , increasing to one in three in the most deprived areas .
`` This is not only a serious concern in terms of the impact on children ’ s access to high-quality early education but also the pressure this places on those parents wanting to work , who may no longer be able to access the childcare they need to do so .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been struggling financially for many years now as a result of ongoing inadequate government funding , which has resulted in a steady decline in the number of nurseries , pre-schools and particularly childminders operating in the sector .
`` The harsh reality is that with the additional impact of the pandemic , which has resulted in increased costs and significantly reduced income for many settings , the early years has now reached a crisis point .
`` That is why we are calling on the government to urgently support the early years by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to survive the coronavirus outbreak and the long-term investment the sector needs to remain viable in the future . ''

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Working parents are facing a childcare crisis after new lockdown measures were announced for the city.
Residents in Wolverhampton have been urged not to meet or visit people outside of their households from Tuesday, September 22, after a rising tide of Covid-19 cases.
For many parents, this means losing vital support from relatives and friends looking after their children while holding down a job.
A mother from Wolverhampton, who asked not to be named, said she was worried she won’t have anyone to look after her kids, aged six and eight, while she works full-time in a maternity ward.
(Image: PA)
She said: "I’m a student midwife and often rely on my mum to have my girls after school, overnights and weekends when back on shift. My childminder does the school run but can only have them till 6pm."
Unfortunately, her mother does not fall within the support bubble requirements so the working mum is left with the stress of trying to find a solution.
She is not the only one with these concerns.
A mum who works with vulnerable people in the community is facing the prospect of quitting her job in order to juggle looking after her children during the lockdown.
Commenting on WolverhamptonLive’s Facebook page, Nanciie said: "I’m definitely worried about it. What help can we get? I’m a support worker and I have to leave my job because of childcare."
Another concerned mum, who asked to remain anonymous, added: "My parents have my daughter for me alongside nursery so I'm not sure what I'll do either."
A mum living in the Finchfield area of the city said: "Yes, i’m worried about childcare as the grandparents help taking and picking up the kids from school."
The Black Country is experiencing a chronic shortage of early-years childcare.
According to the latest Ofsted figures, there are 983 registered early-years providers in the area, offering a maximum of 23,540 places to children under the age of six.
However, there are 111,014 under-sixes currently living in the Black Country - around five children for every childcare place.
The figure ranges from four children for every childcare place in areas like Sandwell, to seven in Walsall - the highest ratio in England.
Some of those places are also available to older children, making the competition for childcare even more fierce.
It means many working parents will be forced to find alternative childcare, such as getting help from grandparents or other family members and even taking time off work themselves.
As new restrictions come into effect from Tuesday, the battle to find help with childcare will become more difficult for many.
All three to four year olds in England can get 570 free hours of childcare per year, usually taken as 15 hours a week for 38 weeks of the year - and some children are eligible for 30 hours a week.
(Image: Getty Images)
Two year olds are also eligible for 15 hours of early education per week, provided their parents receive certain benefits, such as Jobseekers' Allowance, or if the child is looked after by a local authority.
However, having free childcare on offer makes little difference if there are not enough places available.
Neil Leitch, chief executive of the Early Years Alliance, said: "We know from our own research that one in four childcare providers fears closure within the year, increasing to one in three in the most deprived areas.
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"This is not only a serious concern in terms of the impact on children’s access to high-quality early education but also the pressure this places on those parents wanting to work, who may no longer be able to access the childcare they need to do so.
"The early years’ sector in England has been struggling financially for many years now as a result of ongoing inadequate government funding, which has resulted in a steady decline in the number of nurseries, pre-schools and particularly childminders operating in the sector.
"The harsh reality is that with the additional impact of the pandemic, which has resulted in increased costs and significantly reduced income for many settings, the early years has now reached a crisis point.
"That is why we are calling on the government to urgently support the early years by providing the emergency funding that providers need to survive the coronavirus outbreak and the long-term investment the sector needs to remain viable in the future."


birminghammail--2020-09-18--More than 8,000 'well' kids off school across Brum and Wolverhampton

More than 7,000 schoolkids in Birmingham and 1,000 more in Wolverhampton are off school isolating .
A tiny proportion of positive cases is having a `` profound '' impact as schools send home entire year groups or classes , council chiefs revealed today .
In Birmingham , 82 schools now have bubbles of children off f or a fortnight at a time - affecting more than 7,000 pupils and staff .
In Wolverhampton , more than 1,000 kids are off in total after 15 children and two teachers at schools across the city tested positive .
Wolverhampton Council leader Cllr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ask the Government to review their guidelines .
`` The bubbles are clearly too big , '' he said .
`` We have over 1,000 children isolating and that means parents can not go to work , especially as the new restrictions are now in force ( banning households mixing , including informal childcare ) . ''
The quarantine issue is also thought to have triggered a huge demand for tests as parents desperately try to ensure their kids are not affected .
Parents have reported battling to get tests , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or being sent cross country to distant testing centres as demand soars .
Clive Wright , regional convenor on testing , said there had been a `` significant '' rise in the number of children getting tested locally , or seeking tests - more than twice as many tests were done locally this week compared to last , he said .
He said : `` We are testing more than we were , the testing rate has gone up and demand has outstripped supply .
We absolutely want you to get a test @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are seeing a significant increase in children taking a test .
We suspect some people - and it 's understandable as a parent myself - are getting tests as a precaution , but we need to prioritise tests to where they are needed most . ''
He said the rate of testing in Birmingham had nearly doubled in the past fortnight - from about 80 tests per 100,000 people to more than 150 now .
`` We are testing more and that 's really good news .
The positivity rate in the region @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % , '' he added .
The comments were made at a regional briefing today hosted by mayor Andy Street .
Cllr Ian Ward , city council leader , paid tribute to school staff for their work through `` difficult '' circumstances but confirmed some 7,000 youngsters and 82 schools were currently affected .
He said efforts were also being made by schools and his education officers to ensure children who are isolating continue to receive schoolwork and support .
He also said every school in the city had been given a small @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff who are symptomatic to access tests and these would be regularly replenished .
Dr Lola Abudu , Midlands Regional Deputy Director for Public Health England , indicated efforts would be made to limit the number of pupils sent home - including by helping schools target only those children at highest risk of contact .
She said : `` Schools have been doing a marvellous job in difficult circumstances .
`` We are liaising with national government ( about the guidance for schools . )
'' The aim was for schools to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pupils and staff , while protecting them .
`` We really want to come down to those children who are most closely in contact with a case - health protection teams will be able to advise schools so the fewest number with highest risk are isolated .
`` That involves thinking about the seating plans in the classroom settings and friendship groups .
I think then we can bring down the number of pupils who end up being excluded from school . ''
In Solihull , the situation is the same , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He said there were a `` number '' of cases in schools and extensive numbers in isolation - `` but we are working closely with schools to help them .
`` Inevitably this will be a feature for the weeks to come , '' he said .
Cllr Maria Crompton , Sandwell Council deputy leader , said there were issues in high schools in particular of teachers moving between classes and year groups , so if they are infected an extensive number of children are isolated .
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More than 7,000 schoolkids in Birmingham and 1,000 more in Wolverhampton are off school isolating.
A tiny proportion of positive cases is having a "profound" impact as schools send home entire year groups or classes, council chiefs revealed today.
In Birmingham, 82 schools now have bubbles of children off f or a fortnight at a time - affecting more than 7,000 pupils and staff.
In Wolverhampton, more than 1,000 kids are off in total after 15 children and two teachers at schools across the city tested positive.
(Image: PA)
Wolverhampton Council leader Cllr Ian Brookfield said: "We need to ask the Government to review their guidelines.
"The bubbles are clearly too big," he said.
"We have over 1,000 children isolating and that means parents cannot go to work, especially as the new restrictions are now in force (banning households mixing, including informal childcare)."
The quarantine issue is also thought to have triggered a huge demand for tests as parents desperately try to ensure their kids are not affected.
Parents have reported battling to get tests, with some waiting days f or a test or being sent cross country to distant testing centres as demand soars.
Clive Wright, regional convenor on testing, said there had been a "significant" rise in the number of children getting tested locally, or seeking tests - more than twice as many tests were done locally this week compared to last, he said.
He said: "We are testing more than we were, the testing rate has gone up and demand has outstripped supply. We absolutely want you to get a test if you have symptoms.
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"We are seeing a significant increase in children taking a test. We suspect some people - and it's understandable as a parent myself - are getting tests as a precaution, but we need to prioritise tests to where they are needed most."
He said the rate of testing in Birmingham had nearly doubled in the past fortnight - from about 80 tests per 100,000 people to more than 150 now.
"We are testing more and that's really good news. The positivity rate in the region has dropped to at or below 5%," he added.
The comments were made at a regional briefing today hosted by mayor Andy Street.
Cllr Ian Ward, city council leader, paid tribute to school staff for their work through "difficult" circumstances but confirmed some 7,000 youngsters and 82 schools were currently affected.
He said efforts were also being made by schools and his education officers to ensure children who are isolating continue to receive schoolwork and support.
He also said every school in the city had been given a small batch of tests to help children and staff who are symptomatic to access tests and these would be regularly replenished.
Dr Lola Abudu, Midlands Regional Deputy Director for Public Health England, indicated efforts would be made to limit the number of pupils sent home - including by helping schools target only those children at highest risk of contact.
She said: "Schools have been doing a marvellous job in difficult circumstances.
"We are liaising with national government (about the guidance for schools.)"
The aim was for schools to be able to quarantine the fewest numbers of pupils and staff, while protecting them.
"We really want to come down to those children who are most closely in contact with a case - health protection teams will be able to advise schools so the fewest number with highest risk are isolated.
"That involves thinking about the seating plans in the classroom settings and friendship groups. I think then we can bring down the number of pupils who end up being excluded from school."
In Solihull, the situation is the same, said Cllr Ian Courts, council leader.
(Image: PA)
He said there were a "number" of cases in schools and extensive numbers in isolation - "but we are working closely with schools to help them.
"Inevitably this will be a feature for the weeks to come," he said.
Cllr Maria Crompton, Sandwell Council deputy leader, said there were issues in high schools in particular of teachers moving between classes and year groups, so if they are infected an extensive number of children are isolated.
She said there were issues that needed to be addressed but added: "Our schools are doing their very best."
"The staff in our schools have shown great determination in very tough circumstances. They are working with our public health teams seven days a week."


birminghammail--2020-09-19--Tribute to Birmingham stab victim at Everton v WBA match

Tributes will be paid to Birmingham stabbing victim Jacob Billington at Everton 's home match against WBA today .
The Merseyside club say they will pay tribute to the tragic Toffees fan before the Premier League match which kicks off at 12.30pm .
The club tweeted : `` EFC will pay tribute to supporter Jacob Billington , who lost his life in an unprovoked knife attack this month , before today 's match against @ WBA . ''
The inquest into Jacob 's death was opened this week .
The graduate trainee , from Crosby , Merseyside , was one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours of on September 6 .
West Midlands Police stated that Mr Billington died at Birmingham 's Queen Elizabeth Hospital after he was stabbed in Irving Street .
A post-mortem examination concluded that he died as a result of a stab wound to the neck .
The brief inquest hearing was adjourned pending the outcome of a criminal case .
Last week Zephaniah McLeod , 27 of Nately Grove , Selly Oak , appeared in court charged with murder and the attempted murder of seven other people .
Two of those people remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ date for McLeod 's trial has been provisionally set for February next year .
Mr Billington had been in the city with friends to celebrate with one of their number who was studying in Birmingham .
One of his friends , Michael Callaghan , also 23 and a fellow bandmate , was seriously injured .
Jacob ’ s family have spoken of their loss .
In a tribute released by the police , it said : “ Jacob was the light of our life and we have been devastated by his loss .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and wonderful person who was loved by every single person he met .
He lit up every room with his boundless energy and witty humour and the loss of such a special person will be felt by all who knew him for years to come .
“ We ask that our privacy is respected during this difficult time .
”

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Tributes will be paid to Birmingham stabbing victim Jacob Billington at Everton's home match against WBA today.
The Merseyside club say they will pay tribute to the tragic Toffees fan before the Premier League match which kicks off at 12.30pm.
The club tweeted: " EFC will pay tribute to supporter Jacob Billington, who lost his life in an unprovoked knife attack this month, before today's match against @WBA."
The inquest into Jacob's death was opened this week.
The graduate trainee, from Crosby, Merseyside, was one of eight people attacked during the early hours of on September 6.
West Midlands Police stated that Mr Billington died at Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital after he was stabbed in Irving Street.
A post-mortem examination concluded that he died as a result of a stab wound to the neck.
The brief inquest hearing was adjourned pending the outcome of a criminal case.
(Image: Darren Quinton)
Last week Zephaniah McLeod, 27 of Nately Grove, Selly Oak, appeared in court charged with murder and the attempted murder of seven other people.
Two of those people remain in critical condition in hospital. A date for McLeod's trial has been provisionally set for February next year.
Mr Billington had been in the city with friends to celebrate with one of their number who was studying in Birmingham.
One of his friends, Michael Callaghan, also 23 and a fellow bandmate, was seriously injured.
Jacob’s family have spoken of their loss. In a tribute released by the police, it said: “Jacob was the light of our life and we have been devastated by his loss.
“He was a funny, caring and wonderful person who was loved by every single person he met. He lit up every room with his boundless energy and witty humour and the loss of such a special person will be felt by all who knew him for years to come.
“We ask that our privacy is respected during this difficult time.”


birminghammail--2020-09-19--Birmingham City hooligans who clashed during Leeds match sentenced

Violent thugs who clashed during a Leeds United and Birmingham City match have been handed football banning orders totalling 110 years .
Hooligans fought with police and stewards when trouble flared in the West stand of Elland Road towards the end of the match last October .
Missiles including bottles and cones were thrown as further disorder spilled outside the ground and continued for around 45 minutes before the crowds were eventually dispersed .
Leeds District CID launched a painstaking investigation titled Operation Bandshot , to bring those responsible to justice .
A team trawled CCTV and officers ’ body-worn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offences arising from the incidents and identify those responsible .
A series of public appeals were also made in the media and on social media featuring images of a number of the suspects .
Around 29 people , mostly Birmingham fans , were charged with violent disorder .
Of those , 23 entered guilty pleas at hearings at Leeds Crown Court in July and most have been sentenced there over the last few weeks .
A total of 19 defendants received prison sentences totalling 17 years and two months with six of those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sutton Coldfield received rehabilitation orders and one other defendant was given a community order .
All were given football banning orders totalling nearly 110 years .
Detective Superintendent Jaz Khan , Head of Crime for Leeds District , said : “ These were some really ugly scenes of violence and the worst crowd trouble to be seen at Elland Road for more than a decade .
“ Although only a relative minority of supporters of both sides were involved in these incidents , their behaviour had a significant impact on ground staff and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and families attending the game .
“ Large-scale violence such as this will always be the subject of a thorough and comprehensive investigation , and we set off on many months of painstaking analysis of what had occurred , with the clear aim of identifying those responsible and bringing them to justice .
“ Genuine fans , regardless of team loyalties , had no hesitation in condemning what took place , and the support of the public played a huge part in the success of our appeals .
“ We worked closely with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrest the majority of the suspects in a series of dawn raids.
” Five other men have pleaded not guilty and are due to stand trial in December , May and April .
One man is due to appear before Leeds Magistrates Court next month and a further defendant is due to be sentenced on September 28 .
Those sentenced for their part in the disorder include • Michael Flint , aged 48 , of Castello Drive , Birmingham - 10 months imprisonment suspended for two years , plus 120 hours of unpaid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Lewis Beale , aged 20 , of Longstone Road , Birmingham - six months imprisonment suspended for 12 months , plus 140 hours unpaid work and a three-year football banning order • James Mahon-Ashcroft , aged 18 , of Deepdale Avenue , Birmingham - Community order to complete 100 hours unpaid work and 15 days rehabilitation requirement .
Three-year football banning order • Thomas Allwell , aged 19 , of Partridge Close , Birmingham - six months imprisonment suspended for 12 months ; 100 hours unpaid work ; 15 days rehabilitation activity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prestage , aged 24 , of Nottingham Road , Ilkeston , Derbyshire - six months imprisonment suspended for 12 months ; 140 hours unpaid work ; three-year football banning order • Ben Smith , aged 33 , of The Severn , Daventry , Northamptonshire – seven months imprisonment and six-year football banning order • Warren Miles , aged 51 , of Hopwood Grove , Birmingham – eight months imprisonment suspended for 24 months ; 140 hours unpaid work ; four-year football banning order • Lewis Jackson , aged 27 , of Kirkland Street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and six-year football banning order • Andrew Ford , aged 20 , of Packington Avenue , Birmingham – nine months imprisonment suspended for 18 months , plus 160 hours unpaid work and a three-year football banning order • A 17-year-old youth , from Burntwood , Staffordshire , who can not be named , was given a 12-month youth rehabilitation order ; 30 days rehabilitation activity ; three year football banning order • A 17-year-old youth , from Sutton Coldfield , West Midlands , who can not be named , was given a six-month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ activity ; three-year football banning order

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Violent thugs who clashed during a Leeds United and Birmingham City match have been handed football banning orders totalling 110 years.
Hooligans fought with police and stewards when trouble flared in the West stand of Elland Road towards the end of the match last October.
Missiles including bottles and cones were thrown as further disorder spilled outside the ground and continued for around 45 minutes before the crowds were eventually dispersed.
Leeds District CID launched a painstaking investigation titled Operation Bandshot, to bring those responsible to justice.
A team trawled CCTV and officers’ body-worn camera footage to fully capture all the offences arising from the incidents and identify those responsible.
A series of public appeals were also made in the media and on social media featuring images of a number of the suspects.
Around 29 people, mostly Birmingham fans, were charged with violent disorder.
Of those, 23 entered guilty pleas at hearings at Leeds Crown Court in July and most have been sentenced there over the last few weeks.
A total of 19 defendants received prison sentences totalling 17 years and two months with six of those being suspended sentences.
Two youths from Sutton Coldfield received rehabilitation orders and one other defendant was given a community order.
All were given football banning orders totalling nearly 110 years.
Detective Superintendent Jaz Khan, Head of Crime for Leeds District, said: “These were some really ugly scenes of violence and the worst crowd trouble to be seen at Elland Road for more than a decade.
“Although only a relative minority of supporters of both sides were involved in these incidents, their behaviour had a significant impact on ground staff and police officers as well as other fans and families attending the game.
“Large-scale violence such as this will always be the subject of a thorough and comprehensive investigation, and we set off on many months of painstaking analysis of what had occurred, with the clear aim of identifying those responsible and bringing them to justice.
“Genuine fans, regardless of team loyalties, had no hesitation in condemning what took place, and the support of the public played a huge part in the success of our appeals.
“We worked closely with our colleagues at West Midlands Police to arrest the majority of the suspects in a series of dawn raids.”
Five other men have pleaded not guilty and are due to stand trial in December, May and April.
One man is due to appear before Leeds Magistrates Court next month and a further defendant is due to be sentenced on September 28.
Those sentenced for their part in the disorder include