birminghammail--2020-05-16--Keys may solve riddle of man found dead in river

Police are urgently appealing for help to identify a man after his body was pulled from a river .
The unidentified man , believed to be in his late 30s to early 40s , was found dead in a river in Jephson Gardens , Leamington Spa on Friday , May 15 .
Officers were called shortly before 6.25am after a passerby sadly reported a body floating in the water .
Fire crews attended and his body was recovered from the River Leam .
But officers have been unable to identify the body and have released an image of a set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is hoped the distinctive key rings will lead to an identification as officers try to understand what happened .
The cause of death is not yet known but police said the death is currently being treated as suspicious .
He was described as white , of medium build , clean shaven and with blond hair and blue eyes .
He was found wearing a black puffer jacket with a hood , a navy blue long sleeved England football t-shirt , black Lonsdale tracksuit bottoms and grey Hi-Tec ‘ Exodus ’ trainers .
Det @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a tragic incident and we are currently carrying out enquiries to understand exactly what has happened .
“ We realise this incident will be concerning to the local community and want to reassure the public that we are doing everything we can to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident , and residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the area while investigations are ongoing .
“ Sadly we have been unable to identify the man as he did not have any identification on his person so we are appealing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ identify him .
“ The man is described as white , in his late 30s to early 40s , of medium build , clean shaven , with blond hair and blue eyes .
`` He was wearing a black puffer jacket with a hood , a navy blue long sleeved England football t-shirt , black Lonsdale tracksuit bottoms and grey Hi-Tec ‘ Exodus ’ trainers .
“ We have also released a picture of a set of keys found on his person in the hope that someone recognises these .
`` I would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this man might be , or has information that could help with our investigation to please get in touch.
” Anyone who recognises the description of the man and thinks they may know who he is , or has information that could assist with police enquiries is asked to call Warwickshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 35 of 15 May .
Alternatively , information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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Police are urgently appealing for help to identify a man after his body was pulled from a river.
The unidentified man, believed to be in his late 30s to early 40s, was found dead in a river in Jephson Gardens, Leamington Spa on Friday, May 15.
Officers were called shortly before 6.25am after a passerby sadly reported a body floating in the water.
Fire crews attended and his body was recovered from the River Leam.
(Image: Adam Hughes / SWNS)
But officers have been unable to identify the body and have released an image of a key during their probe.
It is hoped the distinctive key rings will lead to an identification as officers try to understand what happened.
The cause of death is not yet known but police said the death is currently being treated as suspicious.
He was described as white, of medium build, clean shaven and with blond hair and blue eyes.
He was found wearing a black puffer jacket with a hood, a navy blue long sleeved England football t-shirt, black Lonsdale tracksuit bottoms and grey Hi-Tec ‘Exodus’ trainers.
Det Insp Teresa McKenna said: "This is a tragic incident and we are currently carrying out enquiries to understand exactly what has happened.
“We realise this incident will be concerning to the local community and want to reassure the public that we are doing everything we can to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident, and residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the area while investigations are ongoing.
“Sadly we have been unable to identify the man as he did not have any identification on his person so we are appealing for the public’s help to identify him.
“The man is described as white, in his late 30s to early 40s, of medium build, clean shaven, with blond hair and blue eyes.
"He was wearing a black puffer jacket with a hood, a navy blue long sleeved England football t-shirt, black Lonsdale tracksuit bottoms and grey Hi-Tec ‘Exodus’ trainers.
“We have also released a picture of a set of keys found on his person in the hope that someone recognises these.
"I would urge anyone who thinks they know who this man might be, or has information that could help with our investigation to please get in touch.”
Anyone who recognises the description of the man and thinks they may know who he is, or has information that could assist with police enquiries is asked to call Warwickshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 35 of 15 May.
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org


birminghammail--2020-05-16--'Predatory' paramedic who simulated sex with colleague struck off

A `` predatory '' West Midlands Ambulance Service worker accused of pushing a colleague to the floor of an ambulance and simulating sex with her has been struck off .
Clinical support desk paramedic Alan Campbell was found to have targeted `` vulnerable '' women colleagues with `` sexual misconduct '' .
Mr Campbell , a 999 worker for over 20 years , faced more than 30 allegations of inappropriate behaviour after a total of eight colleagues made complaints .
A tribunal panel described his behaviour as `` predatory '' and found his fitness to practise impaired .
A report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ HCPTS ) Tribunal Service , said Mr Campbell had worked most recently as a clinical support desk paramedic based at the emergency operations centre , assisting assessors who answered emergency 999 calls .
It said an investigation was launched following an initial complaint against Mr Campbell in 2018 , which led to seven other colleagues coming forward .
In its findings , the HCPTS said `` a striking off order was the only sufficient , appropriate , and proportionate sanction in the extreme circumstances of this case . ''
The report said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been deliberate and premeditated , as evidenced by a clear pattern of behaviour .
`` The predatory nature of his conduct had been an abuse of the Registrant ’ s senior position at WMAS .
`` The Panel had found his conduct had been repeated in respect of seven female colleagues over a number of years .
`` His actions had had a severe and long-lasting impact on many of the witnesses .
It was evident to the Panel that the Registrant had targeted vulnerable female colleagues in order to perpetrate his sexual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to deny his sexually-motivated behaviour and had provided no evidence of remediation , insight , or remorse .
`` It was the judgment of the panel that he remains a high risk to the public , and that only a striking off order is sufficient to protect the public from him .
`` Further , a striking off order is clearly required to declare and uphold proper standards of behaviour and to maintain confidence in the profession and its regulator .
It is the judgment of the panel that a reasonable , well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ horrified to hear of the egregious conduct identified in this case . ''
A spokesman for the ambulance service told the BBC it welcomed the outcome of the hearing .
The spokesman said : `` Cases of assault or harassment are completely abhorrent ; where allegations are made , the trust will investigate swiftly and take whatever appropriate action is needed to protect staff and the public . ''

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A "predatory" West Midlands Ambulance Service worker accused of pushing a colleague to the floor of an ambulance and simulating sex with her has been struck off.
Clinical support desk paramedic Alan Campbell was found to have targeted "vulnerable" women colleagues with "sexual misconduct".
Mr Campbell, a 999 worker for over 20 years, faced more than 30 allegations of inappropriate behaviour after a total of eight colleagues made complaints.
A tribunal panel described his behaviour as "predatory" and found his fitness to practise impaired.
A report by the Health & Care Professions (HCPTS) Tribunal Service, said Mr Campbell had worked most recently as a clinical support desk paramedic based at the emergency operations centre, assisting assessors who answered emergency 999 calls.
It said an investigation was launched following an initial complaint against Mr Campbell in 2018, which led to seven other colleagues coming forward.
In its findings, the HCPTS said "a striking off order was the only sufficient, appropriate, and proportionate sanction in the extreme circumstances of this case."
The report said: "The Registrant’s conduct had been deliberate and premeditated, as evidenced by a clear pattern of behaviour.
"The predatory nature of his conduct had been an abuse of the Registrant’s senior position at WMAS.
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"The Panel had found his conduct had been repeated in respect of seven female colleagues over a number of years.
"His actions had had a severe and long-lasting impact on many of the witnesses. It was evident to the Panel that the Registrant had targeted vulnerable female colleagues in order to perpetrate his sexual misconduct.
"The Registrant had continued to deny his sexually-motivated behaviour and had provided no evidence of remediation, insight, or remorse.
"It was the judgment of the panel that he remains a high risk to the public, and that only a striking off order is sufficient to protect the public from him.
"Further, a striking off order is clearly required to declare and uphold proper standards of behaviour and to maintain confidence in the profession and its regulator. It is the judgment of the panel that a reasonable, well informed member of the public would be horrified to hear of the egregious conduct identified in this case."
A spokesman for the ambulance service told the BBC it welcomed the outcome of the hearing.
The spokesman said: "Cases of assault or harassment are completely abhorrent; where allegations are made, the trust will investigate swiftly and take whatever appropriate action is needed to protect staff and the public."


birminghammail--2020-05-16--Nigel Pearson sends chilling 'Project Restart' warning

Watford boss Nigel Pearson has said ‘ people are closing their eyes to the threat ’ of coronavirus and is concerned they could be a fatality , if fixtures resume .
The Premier League ’ s ‘ Project Restart ’ is expected to reconvene on Monday of next week , where another vote will put towards stakeholders .
Elite football in the UK has been suspended since mid-March , but those in charge of England ’ s top-flight have remained committed to completing the season .
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However , ahead of those crunch talks next week a number of players have voiced their concerns about football returning .
Brighton striker Glenn Murray hinted that decisions were being rushed , whilst Watford skipper Troy Deeney said he would not play , unless safety could be gunaranteed .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ publicly suggested he is against fixtures resuming in a matter of weeks – with deaths and cases still high .
`` God forbid we have a fatality , '' he said in The Times .
`` People are closing their eyes to the threat .
`` Yes , we would like to restart it but it 's got to be safe .
We should be cautious .
To ignore possibilities is foolhardy .
It 's about safeguarding people 's health .
`` We have to try to believe ( Government ) advice that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reached the peak but there 's still an incredible number of people losing their lives through this .
`` The death toll in the UK is anything between 33,000 and 38,000 .
That 's filling our stadium and then filling it half again .
It 's a sobering thought . ''
Watford are outside of the relegation zone on goal difference alone and just two points ahead of Villa , who have one game in hand .

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Watford boss Nigel Pearson has said ‘people are closing their eyes to the threat’ of coronavirus and is concerned they could be a fatality, if fixtures resume.
The Premier League’s ‘Project Restart’ is expected to reconvene on Monday of next week, where another vote will put towards stakeholders.
Elite football in the UK has been suspended since mid-March, but those in charge of England’s top-flight have remained committed to completing the season.
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Aston Villa will be keen for fixtures to return, with Dean Smith’s men currently in the bottom three and facing relegation if it is decided by points-per-game, as seen in League Two.
However, ahead of those crunch talks next week a number of players have voiced their concerns about football returning.
Brighton striker Glenn Murray hinted that decisions were being rushed, whilst Watford skipper Troy Deeney said he would not play, unless safety could be gunaranteed.
And now, Hornets boss Pearson has publicly suggested he is against fixtures resuming in a matter of weeks – with deaths and cases still high.
"God forbid we have a fatality," he said in The Times. "People are closing their eyes to the threat.
"Yes, we would like to restart it but it's got to be safe. We should be cautious. To ignore possibilities is foolhardy. It's about safeguarding people's health.
"We have to try to believe (Government) advice that we're being given that we've reached the peak but there's still an incredible number of people losing their lives through this.
"The death toll in the UK is anything between 33,000 and 38,000. That's filling our stadium and then filling it half again. It's a sobering thought."
Watford are outside of the relegation zone on goal difference alone and just two points ahead of Villa, who have one game in hand.


birminghammail--2020-05-16--Italy will reopen borders to Brits and EU tourists ‘without 14-day quarantine’

EU tourists will be able to travel to Italy without undergoing 14-day quarantine from June 3 as part of measures to lift the country ’ s strict coronavirus lockdown , an Italian newspaper has reported .
According to newspaper la Repubblica , those who enter the country from EU states will not be forced to quarantine in isolation for 14 days to prevent the spread of Covid-19 .
Italy was the first European country to be hit by the coronavirus and has one of the worst death tolls from the pandemic in the world .
In May it began slightly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crisis is likely to cost the country 's tourism economy €22billion , according to officials .
Shops are due to reopen on May 18 .
The Independent reports that restaurants will be able to reopen in June so long as customers are kept at a distance of one metre from each other , with mandatory face masks for both staff and customers - when they are not sitting at tables .
Earlier this week Giorgio Palmucci , president of the Italian National Tourist Board , ENIT , told local media that European tourists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to visit .
He said : `` I am ready to sign bilateral treaties between European countries to encourage the arrival of foreigners as well , while waiting for the emergency to be definitively behind us .
`` We will only start ( with tourists ) from the European Union , and at the earliest , in July or August .
The problem is that , unlike other sectors , tourism relies on reservations , so the window of time open for operators will be really tight . ''
If you are planning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you can expect everything to stay the same as when the UK was still an EU member .
If you are booking a holiday for 2021 or beyond , your rights will depend on the future UK-EU relationship , which is yet to be negotiated .

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EU tourists will be able to travel to Italy without undergoing 14-day quarantine from June 3 as part of measures to lift the country’s strict coronavirus lockdown, an Italian newspaper has reported.
According to newspaper la Repubblica, those who enter the country from EU states will not be forced to quarantine in isolation for 14 days to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Italy was the first European country to be hit by the coronavirus and has one of the worst death tolls from the pandemic in the world.
In May it began slightly easing its lockdown measures.
The Covid crisis is likely to cost the country's tourism economy €22billion, according to officials.
Shops are due to reopen on May 18.
The Independent reports that restaurants will be able to reopen in June so long as customers are kept at a distance of one metre from each other, with mandatory face masks for both staff and customers - when they are not sitting at tables.
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Earlier this week Giorgio Palmucci, president of the Italian National Tourist Board, ENIT, told local media that European tourists would be the first international group allowed to visit.
He said: "I am ready to sign bilateral treaties between European countries to encourage the arrival of foreigners as well, while waiting for the emergency to be definitively behind us.
"We will only start (with tourists) from the European Union, and at the earliest, in July or August. The problem is that, unlike other sectors, tourism relies on reservations, so the window of time open for operators will be really tight."
If you are planning to travel to the EU in 2020, you can expect everything to stay the same as when the UK was still an EU member.
If you are booking a holiday for 2021 or beyond, your rights will depend on the future UK-EU relationship, which is yet to be negotiated.


birminghammail--2020-05-16--Woman queues from 5.30am with sandwich and flask as tips reopen

A woman waited for more than two hours as two town tips reopened as lockdown restrictions were eased , it has emerged .
Walsall Council said their first 'cheery ' punter at it Fryers Road recycling centre even brought a flask and sandwiches for the long wait on Saturday , May 16 .
The Bloxwich tip operation has so far been smooth , a spokesman for the authority confirmed .
But the Aldridge centre , which is in The Merchants Way , has seen a large amount of motorists attempted to dispose of their rubbish .
The queue time currently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said it would be issuing queue lengths and waiting times as the weekend progresses so residents can check before they head out .
They said : `` Although the first person in the queue at Fryers Road this morning was there at around 5.30am , she had brought a flask and sandwiches and was very cheerful !
Turnaround on the site has been very smooth and things have really quietened down ( for now at least ) .
`` Merchants Way is a lot busier , with current queuing times being approximately 45 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , everyone who 's used the sites today has been very good-natured .
Thank you all for your patience and good spirits .
`` Just a reminder that if you ’ re planning to use the sites you will need to verify that you live in the borough by providing at least two forms of identification , including photo identification , such as a drivers licence , and proof of address such as a recent utility bill or current council tax summary . ''
Leader of Walsall Council , Councillor Mike Bird , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will come as good news to many , but we need to remember that we are still in the midst of a public health crisis and a trip to the tip will be different to the way it used to be .
`` We need to protect staff as well as residents using the sites and the only safe way we can reopen is to implement strict social distancing measures , limit the number of cars that can enter the tips at one time and reduce the range of materials accepted .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ putting measures in place to cope with this .
If you are making a trip to the tip , please be patient and follow guidance of the onsite operatives , who do a tremendous job .
`` Inform yourself about what is and isn ’ t going to be accepted before you go to avoid disappointment and wasted journeys . ''
The opening times are as follows : • The Merchants Way HWRC will reopen daily ( Monday–Sunday ) from 8.00am–5.30pm .
• Fryers Road HWRC will reopen from 8.00am–5.30pm on Saturdays and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for refuse collection vehicles and prevent delays to services such as kerbside collections and street cleaning .
Under government guidelines , only essential trips to the tip to dispose of waste or recycling , which can not be stored at home without causing risk of injury , health or harm are permitted .
Walsall tips will accept excess ‘ black bag ’ waste ― such as food waste , nappies , hygiene products or pet waste — or garden waste which on decomposition may cause a hazard to health .
Large electrical items @ @ @ @ @ @ @ items of furniture that could cause injury if stored in households will also be accepted .
In order to operate within the new guidelines , maintain social distancing and ensure waste brought to the tips can be properly processed with limited options available , Walsall HWRCs are not able to accept other waste at this time .
To best support borough households , Walsall HWRCs will be open to Walsall residents only .
Those planning to use the sites will need to verify that they live in the borough by providing at least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ identification , such as a drivers licence , and proof of address such as a recent utility bill or current council tax summary .
Council staff will be on hand to assist residents in the queue by making sure they are only bringing waste that can be accepted , providing advice on waiting times and revised site procedures , and checking that site users can provide proof of residency .

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A woman waited for more than two hours as two town tips reopened as lockdown restrictions were eased, it has emerged.
Walsall Council said their first 'cheery' punter at it Fryers Road recycling centre even brought a flask and sandwiches for the long wait on Saturday, May 16.
The Bloxwich tip operation has so far been smooth, a spokesman for the authority confirmed.
But the Aldridge centre, which is in The Merchants Way, has seen a large amount of motorists attempted to dispose of their rubbish.
The queue time currently stands at 45 minutes.
The council said it would be issuing queue lengths and waiting times as the weekend progresses so residents can check before they head out.
They said: "Although the first person in the queue at Fryers Road this morning was there at around 5.30am, she had brought a flask and sandwiches and was very cheerful! Turnaround on the site has been very smooth and things have really quietened down (for now at least).
"Merchants Way is a lot busier, with current queuing times being approximately 45 minutes to an hour. So far, everyone who's used the sites today has been very good-natured. Thank you all for your patience and good spirits.
"Just a reminder that if you’re planning to use the sites you will need to verify that you live in the borough by providing at least two forms of identification, including photo identification, such as a drivers licence, and proof of address such as a recent utility bill or current council tax summary."
Leader of Walsall Council, Councillor Mike Bird, said: "I know that this will come as good news to many, but we need to remember that we are still in the midst of a public health crisis and a trip to the tip will be different to the way it used to be.
"We need to protect staff as well as residents using the sites and the only safe way we can reopen is to implement strict social distancing measures, limit the number of cars that can enter the tips at one time and reduce the range of materials accepted.
"We are expecting long queues and are putting measures in place to cope with this. If you are making a trip to the tip, please be patient and follow guidance of the onsite operatives, who do a tremendous job.
"Inform yourself about what is and isn’t going to be accepted before you go to avoid disappointment and wasted journeys."
The opening times are as follows:
The Merchants Way HWRC will reopen daily (Monday–Sunday) from 8.00am–5.30pm.
Fryers Road HWRC will reopen from 8.00am–5.30pm on Saturdays and Sundays only to prioritise access on weekdays for refuse collection vehicles and prevent delays to services such as kerbside collections and street cleaning.
Under government guidelines, only essential trips to the tip to dispose of waste or recycling, which cannot be stored at home without causing risk of injury, health or harm are permitted.
Walsall tips will accept excess ‘black bag’ waste ― such as food waste, nappies, hygiene products or pet waste — or garden waste which on decomposition may cause a hazard to health.
Large electrical items such as fridges and televisions or large items of furniture that could cause injury if stored in households will also be accepted.
In order to operate within the new guidelines, maintain social distancing and ensure waste brought to the tips can be properly processed with limited options available, Walsall HWRCs are not able to accept other waste at this time.
To best support borough households, Walsall HWRCs will be open to Walsall residents only.
Those planning to use the sites will need to verify that they live in the borough by providing at least two forms of identification, including photo identification, such as a drivers licence, and proof of address such as a recent utility bill or current council tax summary.
Council staff will be on hand to assist residents in the queue by making sure they are only bringing waste that can be accepted, providing advice on waiting times and revised site procedures, and checking that site users can provide proof of residency.


birminghammail--2020-05-16--Aston Villa install drive-in Covid testing hub at Bodymoor Heath

A new coronavirus testing hub has been set up at Bodymoor Heath ahead of Aston Villa 's proposed return to training .
The medical area has been installed on the training ground car park with players screened upon arrival and rigorously tested twice a week .
Dean Smith , his coaching staff and players will report already in their kits and will arrive in small , staggered groups while maintaining the correct social distanced protocol .
It follows this week 's meeting between players , the PFA and medical experts from the Premier League , with some members of Smith @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and family concerns .
Clubs such as Arsenal and Wolves have already returned back to work and Villa will follow suit from Tuesday ( May 19 ) , subject to being given the green light at Monday 's all-important Premier League conference call .
The Villa squad have been apart since March 12 , three days after the 4-0 defeat by Leicester City almost 10 weeks ago .
Head coach Smith said last week : `` I am looking forward to a resumption as soon as we can really .
`` We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has got to be right to do so .
We are following the government ’ s guidelines at the moment and we are still in lockdown so it ’ s really tough looking to plan .
`` You are planning for the unplannable .
You try to talk to your staff and plan training sessions when we are eventually back in terms of how it might look with social distancing , how it might look if it is not social distancing . ''
Nevertheless the planning for all eventualities continues - though Smith @ @ @ @ @ @ @ returning .
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`` But the work we have done online with the players – the video chats we have had with them – they are certainly ready .
They will know what ’ s expected of them when it comes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerns , there are players in our group that have vulnerable family members at home , they are going to have to consider the risk that ’ s going to be involved and an awful lot of this is going to go down to the medical staff .
`` You have to deal with them on an individual basis , there can ’ t just be ‘ Listen it ’ s safe and proper to go in ’ because this virus – unfortunately the pandemic there are no boundaries with it , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time .
`` The best people in place who are getting all the information about it at the moment are the government and we are putting our trust in them at the moment to come up with the right answers . ''
Smith and his Villa players will vote on medical and training protocols during Monday 's Premier League briefing .
If all goes well Bodymoor Heath will reopen the very next morning .
Last summer 's record signing Wesley is the only player currently overseas working towards a full recovery from his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Day .
Tom Heaton , Villa 's other long-term casualty , is continuing his rehab at home and will check in with Villa 's recovery team at Bodymoor next week .

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A new coronavirus testing hub has been set up at Bodymoor Heath ahead of Aston Villa's proposed return to training.
The medical area has been installed on the training ground car park with players screened upon arrival and rigorously tested twice a week.
Dean Smith, his coaching staff and players will report already in their kits and will arrive in small, staggered groups while maintaining the correct social distanced protocol.
It follows this week's meeting between players, the PFA and medical experts from the Premier League, with some members of Smith's squad tentative to return given health and family concerns.
Clubs such as Arsenal and Wolves have already returned back to work and Villa will follow suit from Tuesday (May 19), subject to being given the green light at Monday's all-important Premier League conference call.
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The Villa squad have been apart since March 12, three days after the 4-0 defeat by Leicester City almost 10 weeks ago.
Head coach Smith said last week: "I am looking forward to a resumption as soon as we can really.
"We are ready, we are keen but it has got to be right to do so. We are following the government’s guidelines at the moment and we are still in lockdown so it’s really tough looking to plan.
"You are planning for the unplannable. You try to talk to your staff and plan training sessions when we are eventually back in terms of how it might look with social distancing, how it might look if it is not social distancing."
Nevertheless the planning for all eventualities continues - though Smith admits some players might be worried about returning.
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"We have spent an awful lot of video chats as a group of staff, discussing what to do when we get back.
"But the work we have done online with the players – the video chats we have had with them – they are certainly ready. They will know what’s expected of them when it comes around again.
"Many will have concerns, there are players in our group that have vulnerable family members at home, they are going to have to consider the risk that’s going to be involved and an awful lot of this is going to go down to the medical staff.
"You have to deal with them on an individual basis, there can’t just be ‘Listen it’s safe and proper to go in’ because this virus – unfortunately the pandemic there are no boundaries with it, we are still learning about it all the time.
"The best people in place who are getting all the information about it at the moment are the government and we are putting our trust in them at the moment to come up with the right answers."
Smith and his Villa players will vote on medical and training protocols during Monday's Premier League briefing. If all goes well Bodymoor Heath will reopen the very next morning.
Last summer's record signing Wesley is the only player currently overseas working towards a full recovery from his knee ligament tear on New Year's Day. Tom Heaton, Villa's other long-term casualty, is continuing his rehab at home and will check in with Villa's recovery team at Bodymoor next week.


birminghammail--2020-05-16--Woman appears in court over body in suitcases

A woman has been remanded in custody charged with murder following the discovery of human remains in two suitcases .
Gareeca Conita Gordon , 27 , faced Cheltenham Magistrates ' Court accused of killing the woman on a date between April 14 and May 12 2020 at her home address in Birmingham .
Gordon , of Salisbury Road , Birchfield , Birmingham , spoke only to confirm her name , address , date of birth and Jamaican nationality .
The defendant , who wore a grey sweatshirt , sat behind a table at the Gloucestershire Police custody suite at Compass @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clerk of the court told the defendant : `` You are here today in relation to one charge .
It is said between April 14 and May 12 2020 at 20 Salisbury Road you murdered a person unknown .
`` This is a matter that can only be dealt with at the crown court and your case will be sent initially to Gloucester Crown Court . ''
Catherine Jones , prosecuting , told the court : `` Given the nature of the charge it will be proceeding to the crown court with no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gordon , did not apply for bail .
District Judge Joti Bopa-Rai remanded Gordon into custody and ordered her to appear before Gloucester Crown Court on May 19 .
`` This case can only be heard at the crown court .
Initially it will go to Gloucester Crown Court and may go to Birmingham Crown Court but that is for the crown court to resolve , '' the judge told her .
`` The next hearing will be on May 19 .
I can not deal with bail and the first opportunity to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 19 .
`` For that period you will be remanded into custody .
It is most likely that will be on the videolink . ''
The charge relates to the discovery of human remains close to a quarry , near Coleford in the Forest of Dean , on Tuesday night .
Police were alerted after a member of the public reported suspicions about a vehicle due to its erratic driving .
The vehicle was located a short while later and two suitcases were discovered containing human remains .
Gloucestershire Police said a post-mortem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further examinations are ongoing to establish the cause of death .

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A woman has been remanded in custody charged with murder following the discovery of human remains in two suitcases.
Gareeca Conita Gordon, 27, faced Cheltenham Magistrates' Court accused of killing the woman on a date between April 14 and May 12 2020 at her home address in Birmingham.
Gordon, of Salisbury Road, Birchfield, Birmingham, spoke only to confirm her name, address, date of birth and Jamaican nationality.
The defendant, who wore a grey sweatshirt, sat behind a table at the Gloucestershire Police custody suite at Compass House for the videolink hearing.
The clerk of the court told the defendant: "You are here today in relation to one charge. It is said between April 14 and May 12 2020 at 20 Salisbury Road you murdered a person unknown.
"This is a matter that can only be dealt with at the crown court and your case will be sent initially to Gloucester Crown Court."
Catherine Jones, prosecuting, told the court: "Given the nature of the charge it will be proceeding to the crown court with no bail."
Matthew Harbinson, representing Gordon, did not apply for bail.
District Judge Joti Bopa-Rai remanded Gordon into custody and ordered her to appear before Gloucester Crown Court on May 19.
"This case can only be heard at the crown court. Initially it will go to Gloucester Crown Court and may go to Birmingham Crown Court but that is for the crown court to resolve," the judge told her.
"The next hearing will be on May 19. I cannot deal with bail and the first opportunity to apply for bail will be on May 19.
"For that period you will be remanded into custody. It is most likely that will be on the videolink."
The charge relates to the discovery of human remains close to a quarry, near Coleford in the Forest of Dean, on Tuesday night.
Police were alerted after a member of the public reported suspicions about a vehicle due to its erratic driving.
The vehicle was located a short while later and two suitcases were discovered containing human remains.
Gloucestershire Police said a post-mortem examination was found to be inconclusive and further examinations are ongoing to establish the cause of death.


birminghammail--2020-05-16--Man United fans savage player after Jude Bellingham transfer claim

Manchester United 's Jude Bellingham transfer pursuit , could force Angel Gomes to leave the club - and fans are n't impressed .
United have been heavily linked with young , British players , with Birmingham City ’ s Bellingham believed to be a transfer priority .
The Blues midfielder has already been given a tour of United ’ s Carrington training ground complex , with claims that he will be offered a first-team chance , should he make the switch .
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It is always up-to-date with the latest news from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and App Store However , the Manchester Evening News reports that United ’ s interest in Bellingham , as well as Jadon Sancho and Aston Villa skipper Jack Grealish , has pushed Gomes - whose first team opportunities are already limited - closer to the exit .
The report states : `` United have assuaged some of Gomes 's reservations about the direction of the club since the start of the season but have targeted three similarly aged British talents in Jadon Sancho , Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham ahead of the next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have discouraged Gomes . ''
The 19-year-old made his debut for United when he was just 16 , but has struggled to kick on and is now a target for Chelsea .
@ Dysmaxia : If he doesn ’ t believe in his ability to cut it at United , he ’ s not United quality .
Shouldn ’ t matter who United sign .
Didn ’ t to Rashford .
@ jossdallitdim : If he ai n't got the stomach to fight for his place , then perhaps its best that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signed a contract he would have played all the best we got better players coming through trust the next progress @ PhilzyUtd : So he 's saying he ca n't compete ?
Lol bro no one 's here to pet you , Fight and earn ur spot..
If you ca n't bye @ iseekwisdm : if you 're discouraged from the club signing better players , then leave and find a team where those better players are n't .
@ Spin_Maestro : To be fair , Gomes has to show that he 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place .
The simple fact of the matter is that he has n't done that .
@ RedDevi37875050 : So he can not compete for his place @ InvertedWingerr : They probably wouldn ’ t have targeted them if you signed the contract earlier this season and gained Ole ’ s confidence by doing that .
Surely you would have been picked over lingard and andreas .
@ Vedant_92 : Imagine Ronaldo and Carrick getting discouraged in 2007 because we signed Nani and Anderson .

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Manchester United's Jude Bellingham transfer pursuit, could force Angel Gomes to leave the club - and fans aren't impressed.
United have been heavily linked with young, British players, with Birmingham City’s Bellingham believed to be a transfer priority.
The Blues midfielder has already been given a tour of United’s Carrington training ground complex, with claims that he will be offered a first-team chance, should he make the switch.
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However, the Manchester Evening News reports that United’s interest in Bellingham, as well as Jadon Sancho and Aston Villa skipper Jack Grealish, has pushed Gomes - whose first team opportunities are already limited - closer to the exit.
The report states: "United have assuaged some of Gomes's reservations about the direction of the club since the start of the season but have targeted three similarly aged British talents in Jadon Sancho, Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham ahead of the next transfer window, which is believed to have discouraged Gomes."
The 19-year-old made his debut for United when he was just 16, but has struggled to kick on and is now a target for Chelsea.
United fans react to Gomes claim
@Dysmaxia: If he doesn’t believe in his ability to cut it at United, he’s not United quality. Shouldn’t matter who United sign. Didn’t to Rashford.
@jossdallitdim: If he ain't got the stomach to fight for his place, then perhaps its best that he goes elsewhere
@MikeyMembury: If he signed a contract he would have played all the best we got better players coming through trust the next progress
@PhilzyUtd: So he's saying he can't compete? Lol bro no one's here to pet you, Fight and earn ur spot.. If you can't bye
@iseekwisdm: if you're discouraged from the club signing better players, then leave and find a team where those better players aren't.
@Spin_Maestro: To be fair, Gomes has to show that he's good enough to warrant a first team place. The simple fact of the matter is that he hasn't done that.
@RedDevi37875050: So he cannot compete for his place
@InvertedWingerr: They probably wouldn’t have targeted them if you signed the contract earlier this season and gained Ole’s confidence by doing that. Surely you would have been picked over lingard and andreas.
@Vedant_92: Imagine Ronaldo and Carrick getting discouraged in 2007 because we signed Nani and Anderson.


birminghammail--2020-05-16--Police hunting trucker - for kissing woman on the cheek

A Midlands police force is asking for help to identify a man who kissed a woman on the cheek to @ @ @ @ @ his lorry became stuck under a low bridge .
Derbyshire Constabulary said it happened between @ @ @ @ @ , April 28 , in Dale Road , Matlock .
The spokesman said the heavy-goods @ @ @ @ @ the woman , who is in her 70s , helped the men in the lorry @ @ @ @ @ hit the bridge .
After the lorry became unstuck , one of the men in @ @ @ @ @ , thanked the woman and kissed her on the cheek .
Officers want to speak @ @ @ @ @ the area at time and may be able to help their enquiries into the incident @ @ @ @ @ is asked to contact Derbyshire police on 101 or online , including reference 20000218149 in @ @ @

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A Midlands police force is asking for help to identify a man who kissed a woman on the cheek to thank her for helping when his lorry became stuck under a low bridge.
Derbyshire Constabulary said it happened between noon and 4pm on Tuesday, April 28, in Dale Road, Matlock.
The spokesman said the heavy-goods vehicle had become stuck and the woman, who is in her 70s, helped the men in the lorry to ensure it did not hit the bridge.
After the lorry became unstuck, one of the men in the lorry left the vehicle, thanked the woman and kissed her on the cheek.
Officers want to speak to anyone who was in the area at time and may be able to help their enquiries into the incident.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Derbyshire police on 101 or online, including reference 20000218149 in any correspondence.


birminghammail--2020-05-16--Manchester United's stance on £89m Raul Jimenez transfer

When Wolverhampton Wanderers brought Raul Jimenez to the club in the summer of 2018 , it was a relatively unheralded move .
The Mexican striker had endured difficult spells at Atletico Madrid and Benfica , prior to his initial 12-month spell at Molineux .
But under Nuno Espirito Santo , Jimenez has developed into one of the most highly-rated centre forwards in European football .
After netting 17 goals during his loan spell , Wolves smashed their transfer record to sign him on a permanent basis for £32.6m .
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9 has continued to impress both on the domestic and European front .
In 44 games this season , Jimenez has scored 22 goals , while his 10 assists mean he is one of the top goal contributors in the continent 's top-five leagues .
It 's form which means he is now regularly linked with the some of the biggest teams in world football , with Manchester United reported to be keen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Jorge Mendes could broker a deal that would see Jimenez swap Molineux for Old Trafford in a transfer that could reach close to £100m .
However , according to our colleagues at the Manchester Evening News , the Wolves striker is not on United 's radar , with the 29-year-old not fitting the profile of player that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to sign when the window opens .
United have been linked with young British talent , with Jude Bellingham , Jack Grealish and Jadon Sancho all believed to be at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jimenez addressed the speculation surrounding his future earlier this month and while insisting he is ‘ open to whatever comes ’ , he said he takes little notice of the regular gossip , which has also seen the likes of Tottenham , Real Madrid and Barcelona mentioned as potential destinations .
“ I find out [ about the links with other clubs ] through social media , ” Jimenez said .
“ They have already put me at Real Madrid , Chelsea , Manchester United , Arsenal and every day comes out a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] me .
“ I have to be calm .
If they are talking about me it is because I am doing things well ; I would like to continue in England .
I am happy , adapted and I like the idea [ of staying in the Premier League ] .
“ If you tell me that tomorrow an offer from Real Madrid or Barcelona comes , it is obvious that you do not let such an opportunity go .
But if I stay here I am fighting to qualify for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

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When Wolverhampton Wanderers brought Raul Jimenez to the club in the summer of 2018, it was a relatively unheralded move.
The Mexican striker had endured difficult spells at Atletico Madrid and Benfica, prior to his initial 12-month spell at Molineux.
But under Nuno Espirito Santo, Jimenez has developed into one of the most highly-rated centre forwards in European football.
After netting 17 goals during his loan spell, Wolves smashed their transfer record to sign him on a permanent basis for £32.6m.
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And since making his move a long-term one, Wolves' No. 9 has continued to impress both on the domestic and European front. In 44 games this season, Jimenez has scored 22 goals, while his 10 assists mean he is one of the top goal contributors in the continent's top-five leagues.
It's form which means he is now regularly linked with the some of the biggest teams in world football, with Manchester United reported to be keen admirers.
Reports in Portugal have suggested that Jorge Mendes could broker a deal that would see Jimenez swap Molineux for Old Trafford in a transfer that could reach close to £100m.
However, according to our colleagues at the Manchester Evening News, the Wolves striker is not on United's radar, with the 29-year-old not fitting the profile of player that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to sign when the window opens.
United have been linked with young British talent, with Jude Bellingham, Jack Grealish and Jadon Sancho all believed to be at the top of their transfer wishlist.
Jimenez addressed the speculation surrounding his future earlier this month and while insisting he is ‘open to whatever comes’, he said he takes little notice of the regular gossip, which has also seen the likes of Tottenham, Real Madrid and Barcelona mentioned as potential destinations.
“I find out [about the links with other clubs] through social media,” Jimenez said. “They have already put me at Real Madrid, Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and every day comes out a new team that want [to sign] me.
“I have to be calm. If they are talking about me it is because I am doing things well; I would like to continue in England. I am happy, adapted and I like the idea [of staying in the Premier League].
“If you tell me that tomorrow an offer from Real Madrid or Barcelona comes, it is obvious that you do not let such an opportunity go. But if I stay here I am fighting to qualify for the Champions League, for important things."


birminghammail--2020-05-16--Latest trolley limits at major supermarkets

Supermarket shopping has undergone huge changes amid the coronavirus pandemic .
In the early days of lockdown who can forget the panic buying and stockpiling ?
All the supermarket giants introduced rationing measures in response to huge demand for toilet roll , pasta , eggs and hand sanitiser .
Thankfully things have settled down and many of these strict restrictions have been lifted but there are still some limits on certain products .
Our sister title MyLondon looked at what restrictions Morrisons and Sainsbury 's , Asda , Aldi , Tesco , have currently in place .
Tesco has removed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most products .
But shoppers are still restricted to buying no more than three of these essentials : toilet rolls and paper goods , household and personal cleaning products including hand sanitisers , packets and tins of food including pasta and rice , fresh eggs and home baking products .
Sainsbury 's has also lifted the three-item limit on many products .
However , limits remain on some items such as pasta , UHT milk , antibacterial products and some tinned and frozen foods .
Limits on the number of items you can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been loosened , but the supermarket will place purchase limits on certain products that are high in demand .
An Asda spokesperson said : “ We have plenty of stock coming in but we need to manage demand so we can serve everyone.
” It ’ s best to ask a member of staff next time you ’ re in store about any restrictions in place at that time .
An Aldi spokesperson said : “ We have good availability across all of our stores and have removed restrictions across all products.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thank you for continuing to shop considerately .
As the stock on our shelves has filled up , we 've now removed all buying restrictions in our supermarkets . ''
Shoppers are now free to purchase any number of products at the low-price chain .
A Lidl spokesperson said : “ We lifted restrictions on all products a number of weeks ago and our teams are continuing to work hard to maintain supply across all product categories for our customers .
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Supermarket shopping has undergone huge changes amid the coronavirus pandemic.
In the early days of lockdown who can forget the panic buying and stockpiling?
All the supermarket giants introduced rationing measures in response to huge demand for toilet roll, pasta, eggs and hand sanitiser.
Thankfully things have settled down and many of these strict restrictions have been lifted but there are still some limits on certain products.
Our sister title MyLondon looked at what restrictions Morrisons and Sainsbury's, Asda, Aldi, Tesco, have currently in place.
Tesco
Tesco has removed the three item limit per customer on most products.
But shoppers are still restricted to buying no more than three of these essentials: toilet rolls and paper goods, household and personal cleaning products including hand sanitisers, packets and tins of food including pasta and rice, fresh eggs and home baking products.
Sainsbury’s
(Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror)
Sainsbury's has also lifted the three-item limit on many products.
However, limits remain on some items such as pasta, UHT milk, antibacterial products and some tinned and frozen foods.
Asda
Limits on the number of items you can buy at any one time at Asda have been loosened, but the supermarket will place purchase limits on certain products that are high in demand.
An Asda spokesperson said: “We have plenty of stock coming in but we need to manage demand so we can serve everyone.”
It’s best to ask a member of staff next time you’re in store about any restrictions in place at that time.
Aldi
(Image: Liverpool Echo)
An Aldi spokesperson said: “We have good availability across all of our stores and have removed restrictions across all products.”
Morrisons
A Morrisons spokesperson said: “Thank you for continuing to shop considerately. As the stock on our shelves has filled up, we've now removed all buying restrictions in our supermarkets."
Lidl
(Image: Rui Vieira/PA Wire)
Shoppers are now free to purchase any number of products at the low-price chain.
A Lidl spokesperson said: “We lifted restrictions on all products a number of weeks ago and our teams are continuing to work hard to maintain supply across all product categories for our customers.”


birminghammail--2020-05-16--Knife-wielding gang swipe cash in brazen Co-op raid

A group of armed robbers are being hunted by police after they stormed into a Black Country store and swiped @ @ @ @ @ The group , who were masked , burst into the Co-op store in Dudley Road @ @ @ @ @ stealing cash from the till on Friday , May 15 .
No arrests have been @ @ @ @ @ 11am raid continue , a spokesman for West Midlands Police said .
A spokesman for @ @ @ @ @ We are investigating an armed robbery at the Co-Op store on Dudley Road West in @ @ @ @ @ morning ( Friday , May 15 ) .
`` A group of masked men stormed @ @ @ @ @ least one knife and managed to make off with a quantity of cash .
Fortunately @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Enquiries continue and anyone with information is asked to contact officers via Live @ @ @ @ @ and midnight , quoting crime reference 20SW/112212F/20 .
`` Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on @ @ @ @ @

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A group of armed robbers are being hunted by police after they stormed into a Black Country store and swiped cash holding a knife.
The group, who were masked, burst into the Co-op store in Dudley Road West, Tividale, before stealing cash from the till on Friday, May 15.
No arrests have been made but enquires into the 11am raid continue, a spokesman for West Midlands Police said.
A spokesman for the force added: "We are investigating an armed robbery at the Co-Op store on Dudley Road West in Tividale just after 11am this morning (Friday, May 15).
"A group of masked men stormed the shop armed with at least one knife and managed to make off with a quantity of cash. Fortunately, there were no injuries.
"Enquiries continue and anyone with information is asked to contact officers via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, quoting crime reference 20SW/112212F/20.
"Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111."


birminghammail--2020-05-16--Woman charged with murder after human remain found in suitcases

A 27-year-old Birmingham woman has been charged with murder following the discovery of human remains in two suitcases .
Gareeca Conita Gordon , of Salisbury Road , will appear before Cheltenham Magistrates ' Court today , Saturday , May 16 , accused of killing the woman on , or before , May 12 .
Gloucestershire Police said Mahesh Sorathiya , 38 , of Denmore Gardens , Wolverhampton , had also been charged with assisting an offender and would be appearing alongside Gordon in court .
The charges relate to the discovery of human remains close to a quarry , near @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Tuesday night , May 12 .
Police were alerted after a member of the public reported suspicions about a vehicle due to its erratic driving .
The vehicle was located a short while later and two people were spoken to by officers , leading to the discovery of two suitcases containing human remains .
Gloucestershire Police said officers are awaiting results of DNA tests to establish the identity of the victim .
Police are awaiting results of DNA tests to establish the identity of the victim .
A spokesman added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are due to appear before magistrates in Cheltenham via video link on Saturday , May 16 . ''

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A 27-year-old Birmingham woman has been charged with murder following the discovery of human remains in two suitcases.
Gareeca Conita Gordon, of Salisbury Road, will appear before Cheltenham Magistrates' Court today, Saturday, May 16, accused of killing the woman on, or before, May 12.
Gloucestershire Police said Mahesh Sorathiya, 38, of Denmore Gardens, Wolverhampton, had also been charged with assisting an offender and would be appearing alongside Gordon in court.
The charges relate to the discovery of human remains close to a quarry, near Coleford in the Forest of Dean, on Tuesday night, May 12.
Police were alerted after a member of the public reported suspicions about a vehicle due to its erratic driving.
The vehicle was located a short while later and two people were spoken to by officers, leading to the discovery of two suitcases containing human remains.
Gloucestershire Police said officers are awaiting results of DNA tests to establish the identity of the victim.
Police are awaiting results of DNA tests to establish the identity of the victim.
A spokesman added: "The pair have been refused bail and are due to appear before magistrates in Cheltenham via video link on Saturday, May 16."


birminghammail--2020-05-16--EFL deal gives green light for West Brom and Leeds United promotion

The EFL have reportedly agreed a £5m coronavirus testing programme , as the Championship campaign moves a step closer to returning .
On Friday the EFL confirmed that the League Two season would be ended , with the 24 clubs agreeing to decide promotions and relegations on a weighted points-per-game table .
An EFL statement also revealed that should the Championship season not end , a similar method would be used to decide promotion – with West Brom and Leeds United both in position to return to the top-flight .
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The Championship does remain committed to completing the season and according to Football Insider , EFL @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hong-Kong based company Prenetics to provide tests , in order for fixtures to be fulfilled .
The report claims each club will be billed more than £200,000 , in order to regularly test players for the remainder of the season .
A target restart of June 6 had been provisionally set , although it seems more likely that Albion and Leeds ’ promotion push will resume later in that month .
Earlier this week , the UK Government announced that sport could return next month , albeit without supporters for the foreseeable future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sat at the top of the table , one point ahead of Albion , with a six point gap between the Baggies and the chasing pack .

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The EFL have reportedly agreed a £5m coronavirus testing programme, as the Championship campaign moves a step closer to returning.
On Friday the EFL confirmed that the League Two season would be ended, with the 24 clubs agreeing to decide promotions and relegations on a weighted points-per-game table.
An EFL statement also revealed that should the Championship season not end, a similar method would be used to decide promotion – with West Brom and Leeds United both in position to return to the top-flight.
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The statement read: "In the event of a curtailment of the season, the EFL Board outlined how this could be addressed through a framework that includes maintaining the principle of promotion and relegation, league tables to be determined via unweighted points per game (PPG) and Play-Offs to remain in every division to determine the final promotion place."
The Championship does remain committed to completing the season and according to Football Insider, EFL bosses have tied up a deal with Hong-Kong based company Prenetics to provide tests, in order for fixtures to be fulfilled.
The report claims each club will be billed more than £200,000, in order to regularly test players for the remainder of the season.
A target restart of June 6 had been provisionally set, although it seems more likely that Albion and Leeds’ promotion push will resume later in that month.
Earlier this week, the UK Government announced that sport could return next month, albeit without supporters for the foreseeable future.
Before the coronavirus suspension, Leeds sat at the top of the table, one point ahead of Albion, with a six point gap between the Baggies and the chasing pack.


birminghammail--2020-05-16--Watch: Dangerous biker snared by police after high-speed chase during lockdown

This is the moment police arrested a dangerous biker after officers pursued him in a chase across Birmingham - during lockdown .
This dramatic footage shows how officers caught up with Sammer Khan who reached speeds of more than 60mph after fleeing from officers .
Khan initially failed to stop for police in Stechford on March 25 this year , travelled on the wrong side of the road and went through a red light before officers used a stinger in Broadstone Road , Yardley bringing the chase to a halt .
The 23-year-old then fled on foot from officers but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nearby shed .
Khan , of Orpwood Road , Stechford , admitted dangerous driving , failing to stop , having no insurance and breach of a criminal behaviour order when he appeared at Birmingham Magistrates Court .
He was last week jailed for 20 months and will also be banned from driving for four years and 10 months following his release .
Sergeant Mitch Darby , from the West Midlands Police our traffic unit , said : `` Reckless riding puts lives at risk and it was just fortunate no-one was seriously injured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the concerns of our communities who ’ ve told us about the nuisance and dangers of anti-social riders .
`` We ’ ve taken action and this will continue with officers monitoring hotspot areas and acting on information we ’ ve received . ''
The force says it has taken action to tackle louts who have turned fields , canal towpaths and streets into illegal racetracks across the West Midlands since the end of March .
A range of teams from traffic cops , neighbourhood officers , dogs unit and police helicopter have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen more than 140 bikes bikes seized , including quads and scramblers .
More than half were stolen and majority of others uninsured .
The force says it has made a number of arrests .

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This is the moment police arrested a dangerous biker after officers pursued him in a chase across Birmingham - during lockdown.
This dramatic footage shows how officers caught up with Sammer Khan who reached speeds of more than 60mph after fleeing from officers.
Khan initially failed to stop for police in Stechford on March 25 this year, travelled on the wrong side of the road and went through a red light before officers used a stinger in Broadstone Road, Yardley bringing the chase to a halt.
The 23-year-old then fled on foot from officers but was snared as he hid in a nearby shed.
Khan, of Orpwood Road, Stechford, admitted dangerous driving, failing to stop, having no insurance and breach of a criminal behaviour order when he appeared at Birmingham Magistrates Court.
He was last week jailed for 20 months and will also be banned from driving for four years and 10 months following his release.
Sergeant Mitch Darby, from the West Midlands Police our traffic unit, said: "Reckless riding puts lives at risk and it was just fortunate no-one was seriously injured.
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"We’ve listened to the concerns of our communities who’ve told us about the nuisance and dangers of anti-social riders.
"We’ve taken action and this will continue with officers monitoring hotspot areas and acting on information we’ve received."
The force says it has taken action to tackle louts who have turned fields, canal towpaths and streets into illegal racetracks across the West Midlands since the end of March.
A range of teams from traffic cops, neighbourhood officers, dogs unit and police helicopter have been involved in the crackdown which has seen more than 140 bikes bikes seized, including quads and scramblers. More than half were stolen and majority of others uninsured. The force says it has made a number of arrests.


birminghammail--2020-05-16--Gabby sends Premier League bosses stark 'Project Restart' warning

Former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor has warned the Premier League that ‘ a lot ’ of players will opt out of playing – if the season resumes .
Top-flight bosses are set to resume talks on Monday of next week , with the hope of reaching a potential compromise over the end to the season .
The coronavirus suspension has now stretched over two months , with the last fixtures in the UK taking place in mid-March .
The EFL and Premier League have remained committed to completing the season , but a precedent has been set , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a weighted points-per-game table sorting promotion and relegation .
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Google Play Store and App Store Stakeholders are set to vote on not only a widespread return to training , but also whether games can resume next month , as the UK Government have suggested .
In recent days , a number of Premier League players have publicly voiced their concerns , with Watford skipper Troy Deeney , hinting he would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk .
And Agbonlahor , speaking to talkSPORT has suggested that a number of stars will sit out fixtures , with lots feeling uneasy about resuming football in the current climate .
“ I feel uneasy for the players , ” he said .
“ They are going to be put into a tough position by their clubs .
It 's going to be a phone call or a video call saying : 'Do you want to come back ?
’ “ 50 percent might say yes , 50 percent might say no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players over the last couple of weeks , a few of them that I 've spoken to have said : ' I do n't want to go back ’ and a few have said : ' I 'm not going back ’ .
” “ I 've spoken to a few players , around the Premier League .
Obviously I ca n't name them , but they are not easy on going back .
They do n't want to go back.
” Brighton striker Glenn Murray has claimed that plans are being rushed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who thinks a lot of players will vote against football returning .
“ They feel uncomfortable with the way that it 's all rushed as well .
If you look at when the season is looking to start , the players will have been off for six to eight weeks and they 'll have to play in three or so weeks .
It just looks like it 's all been rushed .
“ If it comes to a choice - and I think it will do - I think there will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League that wo n't be going back.
” Agbonlahor himself has recovered from COVID-19 after suffering symptoms attributed to the disease earlier this year .

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Former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor has warned the Premier League that ‘a lot’ of players will opt out of playing – if the season resumes.
Top-flight bosses are set to resume talks on Monday of next week, with the hope of reaching a potential compromise over the end to the season.
The coronavirus suspension has now stretched over two months, with the last fixtures in the UK taking place in mid-March.
The EFL and Premier League have remained committed to completing the season, but a precedent has been set, with League Two agreeing to curtail their season with a weighted points-per-game table sorting promotion and relegation.
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Stakeholders are set to vote on not only a widespread return to training, but also whether games can resume next month, as the UK Government have suggested.
In recent days, a number of Premier League players have publicly voiced their concerns, with Watford skipper Troy Deeney, hinting he would not play if there was any safety risk.
And Agbonlahor, speaking to talkSPORT has suggested that a number of stars will sit out fixtures, with lots feeling uneasy about resuming football in the current climate.
“I feel uneasy for the players,” he said.
“They are going to be put into a tough position by their clubs. It's going to be a phone call or a video call saying: 'Do you want to come back?’
“50 percent might say yes, 50 percent might say no. From speaking to some of the players over the last couple of weeks, a few of them that I've spoken to have said: 'I don't want to go back’ and a few have said: 'I'm not going back’.”
“I've spoken to a few players, around the Premier League. Obviously I can't name them, but they are not easy on going back. They don't want to go back.”
Brighton striker Glenn Murray has claimed that plans are being rushed, a sentiment backed up by Agbonlahor, who thinks a lot of players will vote against football returning.
“They feel uncomfortable with the way that it's all rushed as well. If you look at when the season is looking to start, the players will have been off for six to eight weeks and they'll have to play in three or so weeks. It just looks like it's all been rushed.
“If it comes to a choice - and I think it will do - I think there will be a lot of players in the Premier League that won't be going back.”
Agbonlahor himself has recovered from COVID-19 after suffering symptoms attributed to the disease earlier this year.


birminghammail--2020-05-16--Joe Cole reveals how David Platt's heroics inspired his early career

When Joe Cole was coming through the ranks at West Ham , his impudent dribbling and midfield mischief inevitably earned comparisons with Paul Gascoigne .
Like Gazza Cole would go on to play for his country on many occasions , whilst also enjoying the kind of domestic success that eluded the greatest player of his generation .
Cole would go on to win three Premier Leagues , a couple of FA Cups , two League Cups and was a runner up in the 2008 Champions League final and would also play for Aston Villa .
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Google Play Store and App Store Yet for all the obvious playing style comparisons with Gascoigne , it was one of Gazza ’ s Italia 90 team-mates who first fired Cole ’ s young imagination .
Step forward David Platt , a relatively unheralded midfielder who had come from nowhere to produce some outstanding form for Aston Villa in the 1989/90 season .
And it was Platt , set up by Gascoigne , who scored an extra-time , volleyed winner in the last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Platt ’ s volley at the World Cup ?
” Cole recalled on 5Live Sport on Friday evening .
“ I remember as well going outside and getting my best pal to take it in turns and throw the ball over my head and trying to volley it on to the wall like David Platt did – for hours .
“ My mum and dad just screaming at me to get in , we broke so many gutterings on our estate .
“ The council used to come and this guttering used to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scratching their heads , they didn ’ t know why – there were vandals , it was just us smashing balls against the wall .
“ It seems quaint times now when you think how these kids go into academies and they are so well run and professional with training but they miss out on that joy and imagination and just playing basically .
That ’ s all we were doing – we were just playing at it.
” Platt would join Gascoigne in Italy in 1991 , with Bari before going on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arsenal in a glittering career .
Like Platt Cole also had a spell in Claret and Blue , albeit at the end of his career , in 2014/2015 .

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When Joe Cole was coming through the ranks at West Ham, his impudent dribbling and midfield mischief inevitably earned comparisons with Paul Gascoigne.
Like Gazza Cole would go on to play for his country on many occasions, whilst also enjoying the kind of domestic success that eluded the greatest player of his generation.
Cole would go on to win three Premier Leagues, a couple of FA Cups, two League Cups and was a runner up in the 2008 Champions League final and would also play for Aston Villa.
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Yet for all the obvious playing style comparisons with Gascoigne, it was one of Gazza’s Italia 90 team-mates who first fired Cole’s young imagination.
Step forward David Platt, a relatively unheralded midfielder who had come from nowhere to produce some outstanding form for Aston Villa in the 1989/90 season.
And it was Platt, set up by Gascoigne, who scored an extra-time, volleyed winner in the last 16 against Belgium.
“Remember David Platt’s volley at the World Cup?” Cole recalled on 5Live Sport on Friday evening.
“I remember as well going outside and getting my best pal to take it in turns and throw the ball over my head and trying to volley it on to the wall like David Platt did – for hours.
“My mum and dad just screaming at me to get in, we broke so many gutterings on our estate.
“The council used to come and this guttering used to get broken every month and they were scratching their heads, they didn’t know why – there were vandals, it was just us smashing balls against the wall.
“It seems quaint times now when you think how these kids go into academies and they are so well run and professional with training but they miss out on that joy and imagination and just playing basically. That’s all we were doing – we were just playing at it.”
Platt would join Gascoigne in Italy in 1991, with Bari before going on to play for Juventus, Sampdoria and Arsenal in a glittering career.
Like Platt Cole also had a spell in Claret and Blue, albeit at the end of his career, in 2014/2015.


birminghammail--2020-05-16--Wolves dealt transfer blow in race for £53m Manchester United target

Benfica will not sell Carlos Vinicius for anything less than his €100million release clause , according to reports .
Wolverhampton Wanderers were heavily linked with the Brazilian forward last summer , with claims a €17m bid was launched , before he swapped for Napoli for Lisbon .
He has enjoyed a prolific first season in Portugal , netting 20 goals in all competitions , with his form once again attracting interest from the Premier League .
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Google Play Store and App @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been long-term admirers , while Manchester United have this week emerged as a potential destination for the Brazilian .
United have been linked with Vinicius amid suggestions that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen for a long-term option as opposed to the stop-gap nature of signing Odion Ighalo .
Reports in Portugal claimed that super-agent Jorge Mendes was helping to broker a deal for Wolves to land Vinicius for £53m , with the club reportedly reserving funds for the swoop , when the window opens .
Vinicius has four years left on his deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club will not be listening to offers of anything less than his huge £88m release clause .
Portuguese news outlet A Bola claim that at present , no club is willing to pay the funds to trigger his hefty release clause .

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Benfica will not sell Carlos Vinicius for anything less than his €100million release clause, according to reports.
Wolverhampton Wanderers were heavily linked with the Brazilian forward last summer, with claims a €17m bid was launched, before he swapped for Napoli for Lisbon.
He has enjoyed a prolific first season in Portugal, netting 20 goals in all competitions, with his form once again attracting interest from the Premier League.
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Along with Wolves – Liverpool have been long-term admirers, while Manchester United have this week emerged as a potential destination for the Brazilian.
United have been linked with Vinicius amid suggestions that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen for a long-term option as opposed to the stop-gap nature of signing Odion Ighalo.
Reports in Portugal claimed that super-agent Jorge Mendes was helping to broker a deal for Wolves to land Vinicius for £53m, with the club reportedly reserving funds for the swoop, when the window opens.
Vinicius has four years left on his deal with Benfica and Mirror Sport report that the club will not be listening to offers of anything less than his huge £88m release clause.
Portuguese news outlet A Bola claim that at present, no club is willing to pay the funds to trigger his hefty release clause.