birminghammail--2020-09-22--How prepared is the UK for a second wave and how long will it last?

Boris Johnson has recently said that the UK is preparing for a second wave as coronavirus cases are on the increase .
The UK has counted more than 4,000 cases and the Covid-19 alert system has been upgraded to Level 4 from Level 3 .
And the possibility of a further spread is even more worrying despite the new restrictions that have been laid out in place .
But many people might be wondering whether or not we are ready for a second wave , will the NHS be able to cope and how will winter affect the virus ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ wave and can the NHS cope ?
With the recent measures that are being imposed by the Government , it is clear it and the UK do not want the spread of the virus to get worse .
In parliament today ( September 22 ) PM Boris Johnson outlined measures to prepare for a second wave .
He said it was better prepared for a second wave with ventilators and PPE for NHS staff , the drug dexamethasone , an anti inflamatory which has had some positive impact on Covid patients , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sudden rise in admissions , and more testing .
Sir Patrick Vallance said this week there was hope that a vaccine `` could be available by the end of the year in small amounts for certain groups '' indicating good work is being made towards a vaccine .
How will winter affect the virus ?
Will it get worse ?
It is known that respiratory viruses , like Covid-19 , can spread further during winter periods .
However , it is still unknown if Covid-19 will actually spread more but early studies seem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an effect on the severity of COVID-19 symptoms .
According to the Covid Symptoms Study , which is developed by health science company ZOE and analysed by researchers , the disease is more severe in colder months than warmer ones , and that dry indoor air may encourage the spread of the disease .
But previous studies have shown that viral transmission appears to decrease as temperature and humidity rise , suggesting a seasonal pattern , but the results are inconsistent .
In this study , researchers analysed data from nearly 7,000 patients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Spain , Italy , Finland , Poland , Germany , the UK and China .
There was a corresponding decrease in the rate of deaths ( mortality ) from the disease , with a roughly 15 per cent drop in mortality for every one degree Celsius rise in temperature .
By contrast , the severity of symptoms and mortality rate remained constant in China during the first wave of the pandemic , which occurred solely throughout the winter .
Analysis of data from more than 37,000 UK users of the nearly four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reporting symptoms consistent with COVID-19 showed a similar decrease in the severity of reported symptoms from March through May as UK temperatures rose .
These changes were too large to be explained by improvements in treatment of COVID-19 , patient age or hospitals becoming overwhelmed during this time , suggesting that there is a seasonal influence on the virus .
Although SARS-CoV-2 can clearly spread in hot , humid countries in East Asia , it is notable that the severity and mortality from the disease have been lower than in Europe and other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more about the study and the work ZOE is undertaking here .
You can read the study , which is yet to be peer reviewed , here .
How long will the second wave last ?
Ultimately , that depends on people 's compliance to follow the rules and make sure they self-isolate and get a test if they suspect they have any symptoms .
Boris has introduced new measures which may last up to six months depending on the severity of the virus spreading .
Also more restrictions may be brought in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ break the rules .

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Boris Johnson has recently said that the UK is preparing for a second wave as coronavirus cases are on the increase.
The UK has counted more than 4,000 cases and the Covid-19 alert system has been upgraded to Level 4 from Level 3.
And the possibility of a further spread is even more worrying despite the new restrictions that have been laid out in place.
But many people might be wondering whether or not we are ready for a second wave, will the NHS be able to cope and how will winter affect the virus?
Is the UK prepared for a second wave and can the NHS cope?
(Image: PA)
With the recent measures that are being imposed by the Government, it is clear it and the UK do not want the spread of the virus to get worse.
In parliament today (September 22) PM Boris Johnson outlined measures to prepare for a second wave.
He said it was better prepared for a second wave with ventilators and PPE for NHS staff, the drug dexamethasone, an anti inflamatory which has had some positive impact on Covid patients, the Nightingale Hospitals set up ready for a sudden rise in admissions, and more testing.
Sir Patrick Vallance said this week there was hope that a vaccine "could be available by the end of the year in small amounts for certain groups" indicating good work is being made towards a vaccine.
How will winter affect the virus? Will it get worse?
It is known that respiratory viruses, like Covid-19, can spread further during winter periods.
However, it is still unknown if Covid-19 will actually spread more but early studies seem to show that temperature and humidity has an effect on the severity of COVID-19 symptoms.
According to the Covid Symptoms Study, which is developed by health science company ZOE and analysed by researchers, the disease is more severe in colder months than warmer ones, and that dry indoor air may encourage the spread of the disease.
But previous studies have shown that viral transmission appears to decrease as temperature and humidity rise, suggesting a seasonal pattern, but the results are inconsistent.
In this study, researchers analysed data from nearly 7,000 patients admitted to hospital with COVID-19 in Croatia, Spain, Italy, Finland, Poland, Germany, the UK and China.
There was a corresponding decrease in the rate of deaths (mortality) from the disease, with a roughly 15 per cent drop in mortality for every one degree Celsius rise in temperature. By contrast, the severity of symptoms and mortality rate remained constant in China during the first wave of the pandemic, which occurred solely throughout the winter.
Analysis of data from more than 37,000 UK users of the nearly four million using the COVID Symptom Study app reporting symptoms consistent with COVID-19 showed a similar decrease in the severity of reported symptoms from March through May as UK temperatures rose.
These changes were too large to be explained by improvements in treatment of COVID-19, patient age or hospitals becoming overwhelmed during this time, suggesting that there is a seasonal influence on the virus.
Although SARS-CoV-2 can clearly spread in hot, humid countries in East Asia, it is notable that the severity and mortality from the disease have been lower than in Europe and other more temperate climates.
You can read more about the study and the work ZOE is undertaking here. You can read the study, which is yet to be peer reviewed, here.
How long will the second wave last?
Ultimately, that depends on people's compliance to follow the rules and make sure they self-isolate and get a test if they suspect they have any symptoms.
Boris has introduced new measures which may last up to six months depending on the severity of the virus spreading. Also more restrictions may be brought in if they don't work and people break the rules.


birminghammail--2020-09-22--Sixteen county schools have now had pupils off due to Covid fears

Hundreds more pupils in Worcestershire have been off school due to Covid concerns public health officials have confirmed .
Another seven schools have had pupils and/or staff off due to worries about coronavirus cases , since Worcestershire Live reported Belbroughton Primary School as the latest site with issues last Thursday ( September 7 ) .
But officials were unwilling to confirm all the venues , with just Bishop Perowne CE College in Worcester named as one of the seven .
A spokeswoman for Worcestershire County Council 's public health team said : “ Sixteen schools have had closed bubbles off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reopened .
“ Related to those 16 schools , there were 13 positive cases .
“ In addition there have been four further positive cases notified but the pupils had not started back so there has been no impact on the school or college.
” Secondary school Bishop Perowne Church of England College in Merrimans Hill in Worcester has had one person test positive for Covid-19 .
Headteacher Mark Pollard wrote to parents and said : “ We have been advised by Public Health England that there has been a confirmed case of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are continuing to monitor the situation and are working closely with Public Health England .
This letter is to inform you of the current situation and provide advice on how to support your son/daughter .
“ Please be reassured that for most people , coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) will be a mild illness .
The school remains open and providing your son/daughter remains well they can continue to attend school as normal .
We will keep this under review.
” The school says if a pupil develops symptoms they must stay at home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ symptoms appear .
And other household members must stay at home for 14 days .
The letter states : “ Household members should not go to work , school or public areas and exercise should be taken within the home .
Household members staying at home for 14 days will greatly reduce the overall amount of infection the household could pass on to others in the community.
” Dr Kathryn Cobain , Director for Public Health for Worcestershire said : “ This case was quickly identified , and the school is being supported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been put in place to protect the school and help minimise any further disruption .
“ The Local Outbreak Response Team advised which students needed to self-isolate for 14 days in line with guidance and these students will continue their learning through remote access.
” Other schools where pupils have been absent include Woodrush High School in Wythall , the first in the county which had absences .
And Rigby Hall School and Millfields First School , which had a positive case , both schools in Bromsgrove town .
While two schools @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vale RSA Academy and Ipsley CE RSA Academy – which are half-a-mile apart .
There have also been absences at Pebworth First School in in the south-eastern corner of Worcestershire , at Perdiswell Primary School in Worcester and Burlish Primary School in Stourport-on-Severn , which also had a confirmed positive Covid case .
The announcement of seven new schools with Covid concerns came on the day Prime Minister announced further restrictions as the Covid Alert level was moved back to 4 – where Covid cases are ‘ rising exponentially ’ .
Boris Johnson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ schools , colleges and universities stay open - because nothing is more important than the education , health and well-being of our young people .
“ We will ensure that businesses can stay open in a Covid-compliant way .
“ However , we must take action to suppress the disease.
” • If you know a Worcestershire school which has had pupils absent due to Covid-19 issues , please email : nick.horner @ reachplc.com

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Hundreds more pupils in Worcestershire have been off school due to Covid concerns public health officials have confirmed.
Another seven schools have had pupils and/or staff off due to worries about coronavirus cases, since Worcestershire Live reported Belbroughton Primary School as the latest site with issues last Thursday (September 7).
But officials were unwilling to confirm all the venues, with just Bishop Perowne CE College in Worcester named as one of the seven.
A spokeswoman for Worcestershire County Council's public health team said: “Sixteen schools have had closed bubbles off school, nine of which have now reopened.
“Related to those 16 schools, there were 13 positive cases.
“In addition there have been four further positive cases notified but the pupils had not started back so there has been no impact on the school or college.”
Secondary school Bishop Perowne Church of England College in Merrimans Hill in Worcester has had one person test positive for Covid-19.
Headteacher Mark Pollard wrote to parents and said: “We have been advised by Public Health England that there has been a confirmed case of Covid-19 within the school.
“We are continuing to monitor the situation and are working closely with Public Health England. This letter is to inform you of the current situation and provide advice on how to support your son/daughter.
“Please be reassured that for most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness. The school remains open and providing your son/daughter remains well they can continue to attend school as normal. We will keep this under review.”
The school says if a pupil develops symptoms they must stay at home for 10 days from the date the symptoms appear. And other household members must stay at home for 14 days.
(Image: AP)
The letter states: “Household members should not go to work, school or public areas and exercise should be taken within the home. Household members staying at home for 14 days will greatly reduce the overall amount of infection the household could pass on to others in the community.”
Dr Kathryn Cobain, Director for Public Health for Worcestershire said: “This case was quickly identified, and the school is being supported by Public Health.
“Additional measures have been put in place to protect the school and help minimise any further disruption.
“The Local Outbreak Response Team advised which students needed to self-isolate for 14 days in line with guidance and these students will continue their learning through remote access.”
Other schools where pupils have been absent include Woodrush High School in Wythall, the first in the county which had absences. And Rigby Hall School and Millfields First School, which had a positive case, both schools in Bromsgrove town.
While two schools in Redditch have children self-isolating – Arrow Vale RSA Academy and Ipsley CE RSA Academy – which are half-a-mile apart.
There have also been absences at Pebworth First School in in the south-eastern corner of Worcestershire, at Perdiswell Primary School in Worcester and Burlish Primary School in Stourport-on-Severn, which also had a confirmed positive Covid case.
The announcement of seven new schools with Covid concerns came on the day Prime Minister announced further restrictions as the Covid Alert level was moved back to 4 – where Covid cases are ‘rising exponentially’.
Boris Johnson said: “We will ensure that schools, colleges and universities stay open - because nothing is more important than the education, health and well-being of our young people.
“We will ensure that businesses can stay open in a Covid-compliant way.
“However, we must take action to suppress the disease.”


birminghammail--2020-09-22--Werder chief issues new update on Aston Villa target Milot Rashica

Milot Rashica is in line to make his return for Werder Bremen amid rumours linking him with a move to Aston Villa .
Rashica has been touted for a move to Villa Park throughout the summer having first been linked with Dean Smith 's side ahead of the January transfer window .
Villa were reported to have met Werder 's asking price for the winger earlier in the window but nothing materialised , while a potential move to Bundesliga side RB Leipzig fell through because the two clubs could not agree on a fee .
The Kosovo international is yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so far this term having missed the league defeat to Hertha Berlin at the weekend and a cup clash with Carl Zeiss Jena before that with his absence put down to a knee injury .
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” Werder 's head of scouting and professional football Clement Fritz gave a new update @ @ @ @ @ @ @ returning to fitness and wants to play against Schalke on Saturday .
Fritz said : “ Milot Rashica is pain free and he wants to play .
We have to look at his fitness on a day-to-day basis.
” Fritz had earlier confirmed Villa 's interest in Rashica , who scored eight goals and provided seven assists in 28 league appearances last season .
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Milot Rashica is in line to make his return for Werder Bremen amid rumours linking him with a move to Aston Villa.
Rashica has been touted for a move to Villa Park throughout the summer having first been linked with Dean Smith's side ahead of the January transfer window.
Villa were reported to have met Werder's asking price for the winger earlier in the window but nothing materialised, while a potential move to Bundesliga side RB Leipzig fell through because the two clubs could not agree on a fee.
The Kosovo international is yet to make an appearance for his side so far this term having missed the league defeat to Hertha Berlin at the weekend and a cup clash with Carl Zeiss Jena before that with his absence put down to a knee injury.
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Werder defender Ludwig Augustinsson was even forced to address Rashica's situation when he was asked about his teammate 'wanting to leave'.
“Milot is a professional through and through,"Augustinsson told Bulinews. “He continues to spread a good mood in the dressing room. He’s not one to cause trouble just because he wants to leave. We really like to have him with us.
“We focus on the performance and the fun on the pitch in order to be better than the old season. Milot wants that too. He is still part of us.”
Werder's head of scouting and professional football Clement Fritz gave a new update on Tuesday, saying the 24-year-old is returning to fitness and wants to play against Schalke on Saturday.
Fritz said: “Milot Rashica is pain free and he wants to play. We have to look at his fitness on a day-to-day basis.”
Fritz had earlier confirmed Villa's interest in Rashica, who scored eight goals and provided seven assists in 28 league appearances last season.
Villa signed winger Bertrand Traore from Lyon last week and the 25-year-old was in the stands to watch the 1-0 victory against Sheffield United on Monday night.


birminghammail--2020-09-22--Gallagher and Ivanovic start for Albion as Bilic makes 11 changes

Slaven Bilic has made 11 changes and handed West Brom debuts to Branislav Ivanovic and Conor Gallagher as Albion welcome Brentford in the third round of the Carabao Cup at The Hawthorns this evening .
Defender Ivanovic , who arrived on a free from Zenit St Petersburg earlier this month , and Chelsea loanee Gallagher , who joined at a similar time , will make up a totally changed outfit from the one that took to the field against Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday .
Ivanovic ’ s centre half counterpart Ahmed Hegazi is still not ready to partake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ winger Kamil Grosicki - he was omitted along with Charlie Austin from the match-day 18 over the weekend .
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Slaven Bilic has made 11 changes and handed West Brom debuts to Branislav Ivanovic and Conor Gallagher as Albion welcome Brentford in the third round of the Carabao Cup at The Hawthorns this evening.
Defender Ivanovic, who arrived on a free from Zenit St Petersburg earlier this month, and Chelsea loanee Gallagher, who joined at a similar time, will make up a totally changed outfit from the one that took to the field against Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday.
Ivanovic’s centre half counterpart Ahmed Hegazi is still not ready to partake and misses out altogether, as does winger Kamil Grosicki - he was omitted along with Charlie Austin from the match-day 18 over the weekend.
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Striker Austin does make up a strong looking Albion bench which also features Goodison goalscorers Matheus Pereira and Grady Diangana.
As for Brentford, they field former Albion youngster Marcus Forss in their starting XI, while former Albion goalkeeper Luke Daniels is on the bench in place of first choice David Raya.
Left-back Rico Henry, who Albion are known to be admirers of, starts.
Said Benrahma and Bryan Mbuemo are both left out of the squad totally, while £10m recruit Ivan Toney is among the substitutes.
West Brom
Button, Peltier, Ivanovic, Kipre, Townsend, Field, Harper, Gallagher, Phillips, Edwards, Robson-Kanu
Subs: Bond, O’Shea, Furlong, Sawyers, Pereira, Diangana, Austin
Brentford
Raya; Thompson, Sorensen, Goode, Henry; Baptiste, Zamburek, Marcondes, Fosu, Forss, Canos
Subs: Daniels, Dalsgaard, Pinnock, Norgaard, Dasilva, Dervisoglu, Toney


birminghammail--2020-09-22--When to watch ITV drama Honour based on Birmingham body in a suitcase killing

The story of the young woman murdered and dumped in a suitcase in a Birmingham garden is the basis of a new TV drama .
The 'honour killing ' is explored in ITV 's new two-parter Honour .
Banaz Mahmod was murdered at the age of 20 in 2006 on the orders of her family .
The British-Iraqi Kurdish woman , who lived in London , was raped , tortured and strangled with a length of plastic cord at her parents ' home after her family felt she had `` shamed '' them by divorcing her arranged marriage husband and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dana Amin helped stuff her body into a suitcase and move it to Birmingham , where it was discovered buried in a back garden .
Five members of her family were convicted of her murder - sentenced to a total of 100 years in prison .
Banaz 's father Mahmod Mahmod was sentenced to a minimum 20 years and his brother Ari , the head of the family , to 23 years .
Mohamad Hama , 30 , was jailed for at least 17 years .
The victim 's cousins Mohammed Ali , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , were also jailed for life after they were extradited from Iraq after fleeing the UK in 2006 .
In addition , cousin Dana Amin was jailed for eight years for helping to dispose of Banaz 's body .
The story of the police investigation is the subject of the new ITV drama written by Gwyneth Hughes .
Find out the crime statistics for your area by typing your postcode into the box below : Keeley Hawes will star as Detective Chief Inspector Caroline Goode , the officer who led the real investigation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police Medal for her work in finding out what had really happened to the missing 20-year-old .
Hawes , whose previous credits include Ashes to Ashes , Line of Duty , Bodyguard and The Durrells , said : `` In a time when honour killings are still rife , it is critical to shine a light on such an important subject .
Banaz Mahmod ’ s story , and DCI Goode ’ s subsequent investigation , is certainly one that needs to be told and I am proud to be a part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Monday September 28 and Tuesday September 29 at 9pm on ITV .

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The story of the young woman murdered and dumped in a suitcase in a Birmingham garden is the basis of a new TV drama.
The 'honour killing' is explored in ITV's new two-parter Honour.
Banaz Mahmod was murdered at the age of 20 in 2006 on the orders of her family.
The British-Iraqi Kurdish woman, who lived in London, was raped, tortured and strangled with a length of plastic cord at her parents' home after her family felt she had "shamed" them by divorcing her arranged marriage husband and choosing her own partner.
(Image: PA)
Her cousin Dana Amin helped stuff her body into a suitcase and move it to Birmingham, where it was discovered buried in a back garden.
Five members of her family were convicted of her murder - sentenced to a total of 100 years in prison.
Banaz's father Mahmod Mahmod was sentenced to a minimum 20 years and his brother Ari, the head of the family, to 23 years. Mohamad Hama, 30, was jailed for at least 17 years.
The victim's cousins Mohammed Ali, 30, and Omar Hussain, 32, were also jailed for life after they were extradited from Iraq after fleeing the UK in 2006.
(Image: ITV)
In addition, cousin Dana Amin was jailed for eight years for helping to dispose of Banaz's body.
The story of the police investigation is the subject of the new ITV drama written by Gwyneth Hughes.
Find out the crime statistics for your area by typing your postcode into the box below:
Keeley Hawes will star as Detective Chief Inspector Caroline Goode, the officer who led the real investigation and was given the Queen’s Police Medal for her work in finding out what had really happened to the missing 20-year-old.
Hawes, whose previous credits include Ashes to Ashes, Line of Duty, Bodyguard and The Durrells, said: "In a time when honour killings are still rife, it is critical to shine a light on such an important subject. Banaz Mahmod’s story, and DCI Goode’s subsequent investigation, is certainly one that needs to be told and I am proud to be a part of it."
Honour will be screened on Monday September 28 and Tuesday September 29 at 9pm on ITV.


birminghammail--2020-09-22--Nelson Semedo's Wolves move solves problem position and shows a club on the rise

Wolverhampton Wanderers ’ defeat by against Manchester City marked the second straight game in which Adama Traore has started at right wing-back , but that looks set to change sooner rather than later .
Nelson Semedo is poised to arrive from Barcelona , potentially in time for Wolves ’ next game against West Ham United .
That would free up Traore to return to the front three where he ’ s at his most effective .
We ’ ve taken a closer look at the new man , examining how the move became possible and what the Portugal international can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been on Barcelona ’ s books since 2017 , having joined from Benfica in a deal worth more than €30million as one of Ernesto Valverde ’ s first signings .
It was a big summer for Barca , with Ousmane Dembele and Paulinho among the others to move to Camp Nou during the same window .
The 26-year-old began his career in the Portuguese lower leagues , and was spotted by Benfica while playing for Sintrense in the third tier as a teenager .
He worked his way up through the Lisbon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being handed a first-team chance by then-manager Rui Vitoria in 2015 .
Semedo has been a handy squad member throughout his three years in Catalonia , making more than 20 league appearances in each of his seasons and racking up 24 Champions League outings .
Throughout that period , he has demonstrated his value as a ball carrier , averaging 1.2 dribbles per game in his first season and 1.5 per game in La Liga last term ( via WhoScored ) .
He also ranked in the top 50 in La Liga for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) despite starting just 24 games .
These are qualities which could come in handy at Wolves , and Semedo may well be a good fit for Nuno ’ s back-three system despite more commonly playing in a back four during his time at Barcelona .
Considering Semedo ’ s involvement at Camp Nou over the last few years , some might wonder why he has suddenly become available .
As anyone who ’ s paid attention to Barcelona ’ s summer transfer business will have noticed , the club are keen to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wage bill .
With Lionel Messi staying at Camp Nou despite earlier reports of an exit , Semedo is reportedly put up for sale before the October transfer deadline .
Ivan Rakitic and Arturo Vidal have left for negligible fees , with Luis Suarez tipped to do the same , while Arthur has moved to Juventus in a deal which has seen Barca pick up Miralem Pjanic and cash in return .
If new manager Ronald Koeman has any hope of making additions to his squad , this is the way he needs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the upper hand over some potential rivals for Semedo ’ s signing thanks to their close relationship with the player ’ s agent , Jorge Mendes .
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After a challenging start to the season , the arrival of Semedo - and Ki-Jana Hoever before him - will hopefully turn a problem area into a position of strength for Wolves as they attempt to build on the good work of their first two seasons in the Premier League .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers’ defeat by against Manchester City marked the second straight game in which Adama Traore has started at right wing-back, but that looks set to change sooner rather than later.
Nelson Semedo is poised to arrive from Barcelona, potentially in time for Wolves’ next game against West Ham United. That would free up Traore to return to the front three where he’s at his most effective.
We’ve taken a closer look at the new man, examining how the move became possible and what the Portugal international can offer Nuno’s team.
Semedo has been on Barcelona’s books since 2017, having joined from Benfica in a deal worth more than €30million as one of Ernesto Valverde’s first signings.
It was a big summer for Barca, with Ousmane Dembele and Paulinho among the others to move to Camp Nou during the same window.
The 26-year-old began his career in the Portuguese lower leagues, and was spotted by Benfica while playing for Sintrense in the third tier as a teenager. He worked his way up through the Lisbon club’s second string, before being handed a first-team chance by then-manager Rui Vitoria in 2015.
Semedo has been a handy squad member throughout his three years in Catalonia, making more than 20 league appearances in each of his seasons and racking up 24 Champions League outings.
Throughout that period, he has demonstrated his value as a ball carrier, averaging 1.2 dribbles per game in his first season and 1.5 per game in La Liga last term (via WhoScored). He also ranked in the top 50 in La Liga for tackles won last season (per FBref) despite starting just 24 games.
These are qualities which could come in handy at Wolves, and Semedo may well be a good fit for Nuno’s back-three system despite more commonly playing in a back four during his time at Barcelona.
Considering Semedo’s involvement at Camp Nou over the last few years, some might wonder why he has suddenly become available.
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As anyone who’s paid attention to Barcelona’s summer transfer business will have noticed, the club are keen to raise funds and get high-earners off the wage bill.
With Lionel Messi staying at Camp Nou despite earlier reports of an exit, Semedo is one of 12 players reportedly put up for sale before the October transfer deadline.
Ivan Rakitic and Arturo Vidal have left for negligible fees, with Luis Suarez tipped to do the same, while Arthur has moved to Juventus in a deal which has seen Barca pick up Miralem Pjanic and cash in return.
If new manager Ronald Koeman has any hope of making additions to his squad, this is the way he needs to go about it.
Wolves have the upper hand over some potential rivals for Semedo’s signing thanks to their close relationship with the player’s agent, Jorge Mendes.
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Mendes’ involvement with the club, where manager Nuno and several players are among his clients, has been well documented, ensuring Wolves were likely to be among the destinations considered as soon as it became clear that Barca were prepared to let Semedo leave.
However, the overall fit still needed to be right, and Wolves’ upward mobility - coupled with their need for a new option on the right following Matt Doherty’s exit- turned it into a no-brainer.
After a challenging start to the season, the arrival of Semedo - and Ki-Jana Hoever before him - will hopefully turn a problem area into a position of strength for Wolves as they attempt to build on the good work of their first two seasons in the Premier League.


birminghammail--2020-09-22--Parents clash as pupils told to get 'used to being cold' in Covid-19 fight

People are fiercely divided about the news a Walsall school told their pupils that they need to get 'used to being cold ' in a bid to combat coronavirus .
A debate has developed between those that agree and disagree with the Barr Beacon School 's new rule – which will see the windows kept open to ensure ventilation .
Youngsters at the Old Hall Lane-based education centre have even been told they will NOT be able to wear coats inside but will be able to wear a plain white vest .
In a letter addressed to parents , headteacher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from advice issued by The Independent Sage group .
But the issue has left many divided by the suggestion with some calling it 'fine ' and others branding it 'unbelievable ' .
Gareth Hall said : `` Too right , about time privileged cupcakes learned to man up .
Best get to the shops and stock up on thermal underwear and thick socks . ''
And Rae Dodkins-Rudge added : `` For those of us brought up with no central heating and unheated bedrooms this is nothing .
`` My primary school had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ young boys wore shorts in winter and girls dresses with long socks .
We used to get snow too .
Real snow not an inch or two .
But others – including Ellisa Skelding – disagreed and penned : `` So when they all come down with colds and possibly flu will they all be sent home for Covid ?
`` Why make kids ill to protect them from a virus that is less deadly then the flu they will get from being made to sit at school for hours on end cold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get anymore stupid other than making them wear a mask at the same time . ''
And Sarah Shilton added : `` Absolutely disgusting !
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No one should ever get used to being cold .
Being too cold , too hot , too tired or too hungry are all reasons pupils can ’ t concentrate . ''
The team of scientists at the independent SAGE group said children should put on more clothes and get used to being cold because schools will need to keep windows open over the winter to fight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government to give schools extra funds to improve ventilation and to cut class sizes .
The letter , which was dated September 11 , reads : `` The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( SAGE ) has warned that because school windows must be left open to fight coronavirus , pupils should start wearing more clothes and 'get used to being cold ' .
This has been widely reported in the press .
`` Pupils will not be allowed to wear coats in classrooms but they may choose to wear plain , white @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a black v-neck jumper , in accordance with our existing uniform policy . ''
Susan Michie , a professor of health psychology at UCL , told the independent Sage Group meeting : `` Many schools don ’ t have windows that can open , so there needs to be immediately a budget to ensure that windows can be opened . ''
However , she said families and teachers needed to play their part .
She added : `` As well as Government giving grants so that schools can open windows , doors , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also pupils will have to get used to – and staff – coming in wearing more clothes .
`` Certainly when I was a child , I lived in Edinburgh , no central heating and we wore several jumpers in the winter .
`` I think we need to change some of these habits in order to accommodate the new situation we need to be in . ''

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People are fiercely divided about the news a Walsall school told their pupils that they need to get 'used to being cold' in a bid to combat coronavirus.
A debate has developed between those that agree and disagree with the Barr Beacon School's new rule – which will see the windows kept open to ensure ventilation.
Youngsters at the Old Hall Lane-based education centre have even been told they will NOT be able to wear coats inside but will be able to wear a plain white vest.
In a letter addressed to parents, headteacher Lynsey Draycott said that the direction came from advice issued by The Independent Sage group.
But the issue has left many divided by the suggestion with some calling it 'fine' and others branding it 'unbelievable'.
Gareth Hall said: "Too right, about time privileged cupcakes learned to man up. Best get to the shops and stock up on thermal underwear and thick socks."
And Rae Dodkins-Rudge added: "For those of us brought up with no central heating and unheated bedrooms this is nothing.
"My primary school had an outside toilet block.
"Many young boys wore shorts in winter and girls dresses with long socks. We used to get snow too. Real snow not an inch or two.
"We survived."
But others – including Ellisa Skelding – disagreed and penned: "So when they all come down with colds and possibly flu will they all be sent home for Covid?
"Why make kids ill to protect them from a virus that is less deadly then the flu they will get from being made to sit at school for hours on end cold.
"It really doesn’t get anymore stupid other than making them wear a mask at the same time."
And Sarah Shilton added: "Absolutely disgusting!! No one should ever get used to being cold. Being too cold, too hot, too tired or too hungry are all reasons pupils can’t concentrate."
The team of scientists at the independent SAGE group said children should put on more clothes and get used to being cold because schools will need to keep windows open over the winter to fight Covid-19.
They also called on the Government to give schools extra funds to improve ventilation and to cut class sizes.
The letter, which was dated September 11, reads: "The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) has warned that because school windows must be left open to fight coronavirus, pupils should start wearing more clothes and 'get used to being cold'. This has been widely reported in the press.
"Pupils will not be allowed to wear coats in classrooms but they may choose to wear plain, white vests and t-shirts below their shirts and/or a black v-neck jumper, in accordance with our existing uniform policy."
Susan Michie, a professor of health psychology at UCL, told the independent Sage Group meeting: "Many schools don’t have windows that can open, so there needs to be immediately a budget to ensure that windows can be opened."
However, she said families and teachers needed to play their part.
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She added: "As well as Government giving grants so that schools can open windows, doors, skylights whatever they can, I think also pupils will have to get used to – and staff – coming in wearing more clothes.
"Certainly when I was a child, I lived in Edinburgh, no central heating and we wore several jumpers in the winter.
"I think we need to change some of these habits in order to accommodate the new situation we need to be in."


birminghammail--2020-09-22--Aston Villa transfer news and rumours live

Hello and welcome to Tuesday 's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive .
We will be keeping you up @ @ @ @ @ latest Villa transfer rumours and news on Tuesday , September 22 2020 .
Dean Smith @ @ @ @ @ Premier League campaign underway with a 1-0 defeat of Sheffield United last night , Ezri @ @ @ @ @ from a corner in the second half .
With time still left in the transfer @ @ @ @ @ looking to add more to his side after they struggled to break down a determined @ @ @ @ @ There will be all the latest news , rumours and reaction to last night 's @ @ @ @ @ live blog below .
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Hello and welcome to Tuesday 's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive.
We will be keeping you up to date with all the latest Villa transfer rumours and news on Tuesday, September 22 2020.
Dean Smith 's side got their 2020-21 Premier League campaign underway with a 1-0 defeat of Sheffield United last night, Ezri Konsa heading home the winner from a corner in the second half.
With time still left in the transfer window, Smith will be looking to add more to his side after they struggled to break down a determined Blades outfit last night.
There will be all the latest news, rumours and reaction to last night's game right here on our live blog below.
And you can follow it all throughout the day...


birminghammail--2020-09-22--The two places exempt from 10pm curfew rule

The new 10pm closing time rule will not apply to theatres and cinemas , the Culture Secretary has said .
From Thursday hospitality , leisure , entertainment and tourism businesses will all have to close between 10pm and 5am as part of tightening measures in the face of rising coronavirus infections after Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned the UK has reached a `` perilous turning point '' in its fight against the disease .
However , theatres and cinemas will not be included in the new restrictions .
Oliver Dowden wrote on Twitter : `` 10pm closing time This will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leisure sectors including casinos .
`` It will not apply to theatres and cinemas where performances may run over the 10pm deadline . ''
Only a small number of theatres have been able to reopen because of the financial implications of social distancing .
This includes the musical Sleepless , starring Kimberley Walsh and Jay McGuiness at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre and Talking Heads by Alan Bennett at the Bridge Theatre , which are both running with socially distanced audiences .
Other shows are also poised to reopen soon , with Six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Henry VIII , due to become the first musical to resume performances in a West End theatre .
It will temporarily move from the Arts Theatre to the Lyric on Shaftesbury Avenue for an 11-week run with social distancing from November 14 .
The Royal Court has also announced it will reopen its doors on November 12 with a new socially distanced live performance .
It was previously announced that Nimax Theatres plans to reopen all six of its West End venues from October onwards for a season of socially distanced shows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ include the Apollo , Palace and Vaudeville theatres , will host reduced audience numbers and therefore run at a loss .
Comedian and former junior doctor Adam Kay will launch the series with his This Is Going To Hurt show at the Apollo , from October 22 to November 8 .
Other theatres , including the Old Vic , have said they will not be able to reopen until social distancing is no longer required because of the financial implications of limiting capacity .

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The new 10pm closing time rule will not apply to theatres and cinemas, the Culture Secretary has said.
From Thursday hospitality, leisure, entertainment and tourism businesses will all have to close between 10pm and 5am as part of tightening measures in the face of rising coronavirus infections after Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned the UK has reached a "perilous turning point" in its fight against the disease.
However, theatres and cinemas will not be included in the new restrictions.
Oliver Dowden wrote on Twitter: "10pm closing time This will apply across a range of hospitality and leisure sectors including casinos.
"It will not apply to theatres and cinemas where performances may run over the 10pm deadline."
Only a small number of theatres have been able to reopen because of the financial implications of social distancing.
This includes the musical Sleepless, starring Kimberley Walsh and Jay McGuiness at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre and Talking Heads by Alan Bennett at the Bridge Theatre, which are both running with socially distanced audiences.
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Other shows are also poised to reopen soon, with Six, a show about the six wives of Henry VIII, due to become the first musical to resume performances in a West End theatre.
It will temporarily move from the Arts Theatre to the Lyric on Shaftesbury Avenue for an 11-week run with social distancing from November 14.
The Royal Court has also announced it will reopen its doors on November 12 with a new socially distanced live performance.
It was previously announced that Nimax Theatres plans to reopen all six of its West End venues from October onwards for a season of socially distanced shows.
The company's venues, which include the Apollo, Palace and Vaudeville theatres, will host reduced audience numbers and therefore run at a loss.
Comedian and former junior doctor Adam Kay will launch the series with his This Is Going To Hurt show at the Apollo, from October 22 to November 8.
Other theatres, including the Old Vic, have said they will not be able to reopen until social distancing is no longer required because of the financial implications of limiting capacity.


birminghammail--2020-09-22--Horror hit-and-run victim brands road where she was struck a 'race track'

A woman who was thrown '20ft in the air ' during a horror hit-and-run crash that killed her pet dog is calling for new sanctions on the road where she was struck .
Patricia Faulkner was walking her eight-year-old Staffie , Millie , along Doe Bank Lane in Great Barr when a Renault Clio swerved and ploughed into them .
Footage released by police sent shock waves through the community - which saw the road closed for hours .
Both driver and passengers fled the scene , abandoning the vehicle and jumping into another car shortly up the road .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ racing and Patricia , who lives on Doe Bank Lane , said that is not an unusual occurrence .
She said the problem has worsened since lockdown began , with drivers treating empty roads like a race track .
Doe Bank Lane is currently a 20mph road , but residents claim the 'limit is often broken ' .
Patricia said : `` This has been an accident waiting to happen for some time now .
`` Cars regularly speed up and down the lane , racing each other , which is what we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
While I was injured badly by the impact of the car and being launched through the air , it could have been much worse .
It could so easily have been a child instead of me .
It ’ s time the council did something to help limit speed along Doe Bank Lane ; we need speed bumps or similar management measures to prevent something like this happening again .
`` It was such a shock - you don ’ t expect to nip out of the house to walk the dog @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without Millie was heartbreaking – she had been with us for four years .
`` We ’ re very grateful to the kind person who put Millie into their car to drive her to the vet , although she unfortunately passed away on the way .
We ’ re devastated to lose her , but I ’ m grateful that my injuries weren ’ t worse - it could have been a completely different story . ''
A fundraiser set up online to support Patricia raised more than £1,600 .
Michelle Arathoon , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ law firm representing Patricia , said : “ This was a shocking incident that left Patricia with major injuries - unfortunately these types of cases aren ’ t unusual , although this is particularly serious given the fact that the driver subsequently fled the scene .
`` While Patricia will be able to claim limited compensation via the Motor Insurers Bureau - which supports those who have been involved in accidents with an unidentified or uninsured driver - it ’ s very important that the driver in this case is identified and brought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had an enormous impact on Patricia ’ s life and I hope that the council take stock and do something positive to make Doe Bank Lane safer for pedestrians in the future . ''
*A 17-year old boy from Birmingham was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving but has since been released pending investigation .

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A woman who was thrown '20ft in the air' during a horror hit-and-run crash that killed her pet dog is calling for new sanctions on the road where she was struck.
Patricia Faulkner was walking her eight-year-old Staffie, Millie, along Doe Bank Lane in Great Barr when a Renault Clio swerved and ploughed into them.
Footage released by police sent shock waves through the community - which saw the road closed for hours.
Both driver and passengers fled the scene, abandoning the vehicle and jumping into another car shortly up the road.
Witnesses allege that two vehicles had been racing and Patricia, who lives on Doe Bank Lane, said that is not an unusual occurrence.
She said the problem has worsened since lockdown began, with drivers treating empty roads like a race track.
Doe Bank Lane is currently a 20mph road, but residents claim the 'limit is often broken'.
Patricia said: "This has been an accident waiting to happen for some time now.
"Cars regularly speed up and down the lane, racing each other, which is what we believe happened the day I was hit. While I was injured badly by the impact of the car and being launched through the air, it could have been much worse. It could so easily have been a child instead of me. It’s time the council did something to help limit speed along Doe Bank Lane; we need speed bumps or similar management measures to prevent something like this happening again.
"It was such a shock - you don’t expect to nip out of the house to walk the dog and end up hospitalised. Coming home without Millie was heartbreaking – she had been with us for four years.
"We’re very grateful to the kind person who put Millie into their car to drive her to the vet, although she unfortunately passed away on the way. We’re devastated to lose her, but I’m grateful that my injuries weren’t worse - it could have been a completely different story."
A fundraiser set up online to support Patricia raised more than £1,600.
Michelle Arathoon, senior associate at JMW Solicitors, the law firm representing Patricia, said: “This was a shocking incident that left Patricia with major injuries - unfortunately these types of cases aren’t unusual, although this is particularly serious given the fact that the driver subsequently fled the scene.
"While Patricia will be able to claim limited compensation via the Motor Insurers Bureau - which supports those who have been involved in accidents with an unidentified or uninsured driver - it’s very important that the driver in this case is identified and brought to justice.
"The accident has had an enormous impact on Patricia’s life and I hope that the council take stock and do something positive to make Doe Bank Lane safer for pedestrians in the future."
*A 17-year old boy from Birmingham was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving but has since been released pending investigation.


birminghammail--2020-09-22--The transfer verdict of goal-shy Aston Villa striker Keinan Davis

He 's the striker that continues to divide opinion amongst supporters given the fact he averages a goal every 13 games .
Keinan Davis has today penned a new four-year deal at Villa Park - a clear indication of faith by the club 's hierachy .
The 22-year-old has recently surpassed five years at Bodymoor Heath after being spotted - and subsequently signed - playing for non-league Biggleswade Town against an Aston Villa academy XI back in 2015 .
A littler over a year after signing Davis got bums off seats in B6 with a heroic and bull-like display against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - amidst a striker crisis - played him from the get-go .
Again , the only thing missing from the then-teenager 's full debut that day was a goal as he cannoned the crossbar with a venomous strike from range in front of a starstruck Holte End .
Davis , though , has had his fair share of injury troubles since which first began to unravel during Villa 's promotion year .
A full pre-season later and reporters were unsure as to whether Davis had a future in the Premier League with Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to our players to find out what they think of Keinan Davis , '' Smith outlined prior to last term 's season-opener against Spurs .
`` He bullies them in training . ''
Last season after scoring at Crewe - in what turned out to be his only goal of 2019/20 - Davis revealed talks he held with Smith for the year ahead given strong loan interest from Championship clubs such as Swansea and Sheffield Wednesday .
`` I was n't sure if I was going to play much but ( Smith ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to play and get enough games so it was OK , '' Davis explained .
`` If I did n't get that reassurance I would n't have known what to do , so to get it was good and , because he did n't get another striker in , he said he has faith in me .
I 've now got to prove myself when I get the opportunity . ''
As for Davis , that night at Gresty Road he told us how he knew then record-buy Wesley was the main @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just want to keep chasing him down .
I need to keep pushing him and pushing myself . ''
The youngster , who turns 23 in February , has a new man to keep up with and it 's a forward he can learn from : serial goal-getter and fox-in-the-box striker Ollie Watkins .
The £33 million signing is much , much more prolific than Wesley and Davis should improve on his finishing tenfold knowing he 'll be working with Watkins day in , day out .
Last week , for example , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Burton with Davis finishing delightfully one-on-one with his favoured left peg .
Last year he 'd have probably spurned it .
However , the Stevenage reject is one from one from his starts this season and he 's poised to get the nod against Bristol City on Thursday evening .
Those questioning Davis 's alarming goals record should remember he 's still learning his trade .
Of his 69 appearances at Villa just 25 have been starts .
He caused Premier League opposition countless problems prior to his two hamstring tears last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take his golden opportunity throughout Project Restart but so did £8.5 million man Mbwana Samatta and others in Villa shirts .
There 's a proper player in there somewhere .
He 's a built like a heavyweight boxer , has a lovely touch and balance about him and can play Smith 's hold-up striker role to the letter as it 'll allow the likes of Jack Grealish , Bertrand Traore and others to run riot off him .
He 's adequate enough back-up to Watkins this season while he 'll be expected to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off the bench .
A loan move this year or next would aid his development , too , should Villa sign a new , more experienced striker .
Overall , it would have been a bitter pill to swallow just to allow Davis to run down his contract or to be sold on for peanuts to a Championship club given the time and development spent on him .
Davis is here for the long haul now and , with contract issues and injuries behind him , it 'd be only fair to judge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be a better and more creative Aston Villa side .
Let 's see what he 's got , starting down at Bristol on Thursday .

He's the striker that continues to divide opinion amongst supporters given the fact he averages a goal every 13 games.
Keinan Davis has today penned a new four-year deal at Villa Park - a clear indication of faith by the club's hierachy.
The 22-year-old has recently surpassed five years at Bodymoor Heath after being spotted - and subsequently signed - playing for non-league Biggleswade Town against an Aston Villa academy XI back in 2015.
A littler over a year after signing Davis got bums off seats in B6 with a heroic and bull-like display against Norwich, below , when Steve Bruce - amidst a striker crisis - played him from the get-go.
Again, the only thing missing from the then-teenager's full debut that day was a goal as he cannoned the crossbar with a venomous strike from range in front of a starstruck Holte End.
Davis, though, has had his fair share of injury troubles since which first began to unravel during Villa's promotion year. A full pre-season later and reporters were unsure as to whether Davis had a future in the Premier League with Villa.
"You only have to speak to our players to find out what they think of Keinan Davis," Smith outlined prior to last term's season-opener against Spurs. "He bullies them in training."
Last season after scoring at Crewe - in what turned out to be his only goal of 2019/20 - Davis revealed talks he held with Smith for the year ahead given strong loan interest from Championship clubs such as Swansea and Sheffield Wednesday.
"I wasn't sure if I was going to play much but (Smith) kept on reassuring me that I was going to play and get enough games so it was OK," Davis explained. "If I didn't get that reassurance I wouldn't have known what to do, so to get it was good and, because he didn't get another striker in, he said he has faith in me. I've now got to prove myself when I get the opportunity."
As for Davis, that night at Gresty Road he told us how he knew then record-buy Wesley was the main man, but added: "I just want to keep chasing him down. I need to keep pushing him and pushing myself."
The youngster, who turns 23 in February, has a new man to keep up with and it's a forward he can learn from: serial goal-getter and fox-in-the-box striker Ollie Watkins. The £33 million signing is much, much more prolific than Wesley and Davis should improve on his finishing tenfold knowing he'll be working with Watkins day in, day out.
Last week, for example, the two got on the score sheet at Burton with Davis finishing delightfully one-on-one with his favoured left peg. Last year he'd have probably spurned it. However, the Stevenage reject is one from one from his starts this season and he's poised to get the nod against Bristol City on Thursday evening.
Those questioning Davis's alarming goals record should remember he's still learning his trade. Of his 69 appearances at Villa just 25 have been starts. He caused Premier League opposition countless problems prior to his two hamstring tears last season. Yes, he struggled to take his golden opportunity throughout Project Restart but so did £8.5 million man Mbwana Samatta and others in Villa shirts.
There's a proper player in there somewhere. He's a built like a heavyweight boxer, has a lovely touch and balance about him and can play Smith's hold-up striker role to the letter as it'll allow the likes of Jack Grealish, Bertrand Traore and others to run riot off him. He's adequate enough back-up to Watkins this season while he'll be expected to make an impression and cause carnage from off the bench. A loan move this year or next would aid his development, too, should Villa sign a new, more experienced striker.
Overall, it would have been a bitter pill to swallow just to allow Davis to run down his contract or to be sold on for peanuts to a Championship club given the time and development spent on him. Davis is here for the long haul now and, with contract issues and injuries behind him, it'd be only fair to judge him from now in what's sure to be a better and more creative Aston Villa side. Let's see what he's got, starting down at Bristol on Thursday.


birminghammail--2020-09-22--Liverpool 'trust' plea sent after Wolves deals for Jota and Hoever

Liverpool fans have been urged to 'trust ' Jurgen Klopp 's judgement after the double deal with Wolverhampton Wanderers for Diogo Jota and Ki-Jana Hoever .
Jota left Wolves in a deal that could reach £45million , making him the fourth most expensive player in Anfield history .
The Portuguese forward netted 44 goals in 131 games during his three-season stint at Molineux having initially joined on loan from Atletico Madrid in 2017 .
Highly-rated Dutch defender Hoever moved in the opposite direction with Wolves expected to pay an initial £10million for the 18-year-old .
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He wrote in his column for our sister title the Liverpool Echo : `` I 've not watched an awful lot of Diogo Jota but what I have seen , I 've been impressed with .
`` He 's quick , his delivery is very good , he can play in a number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back of the net is .
`` Do n't forget a lot of his appearances for Wolves have come as a substitute so that paints a bit of false picture when it comes to his creative ability .
`` It might seem a lot of money to some people but Liverpool fans should trust the manager implicitly because look how many decisions he 's got right .
`` If he believes Jota is worth that , with Ki-Jana Hoever going the other way , it could turn out to be a really good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also been linked with Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in the national press but it is understood he is unlikely to be sold this summer .

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Liverpool fans have been urged to 'trust' Jurgen Klopp's judgement after the double deal with Wolverhampton Wanderers for Diogo Jota and Ki-Jana Hoever.
Jota left Wolves in a deal that could reach £45million, making him the fourth most expensive player in Anfield history.
The Portuguese forward netted 44 goals in 131 games during his three-season stint at Molineux having initially joined on loan from Atletico Madrid in 2017.
Highly-rated Dutch defender Hoever moved in the opposite direction with Wolves expected to pay an initial £10million for the 18-year-old.
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And former Reds favourite John Alridge has backed Jota to succeed while also discussing the decision to let Hoever join Nuno Espirito Santo's side.
He wrote in his column for our sister title the Liverpool Echo: "I've not watched an awful lot of Diogo Jota but what I have seen, I've been impressed with.
"He's quick, his delivery is very good, he can play in a number of forward positions and he knows where the back of the net is.
"Don't forget a lot of his appearances for Wolves have come as a substitute so that paints a bit of false picture when it comes to his creative ability.
"It might seem a lot of money to some people but Liverpool fans should trust the manager implicitly because look how many decisions he's got right.
"If he believes Jota is worth that, with Ki-Jana Hoever going the other way, it could turn out to be a really good deal for Liverpool."
Wolves have also been linked with Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in the national press but it is understood he is unlikely to be sold this summer.


birminghammail--2020-09-22--The new childcare rules as part of Wolverhampton lockdown restrictions

Grandparents and those who help with childcare do not have to abide by the new restrictions in Wolverhampton it has been announced .
Residents across the city will be banned from visiting each other ’ s homes and gardens from today ( September 22 ) .
Those found breaking the rules will face a fine .
However , the government has announced that grandparents , extended family members and others who provide either formal or informal care for children aged up to 14 or vulnerable adults would be exempt where it is necessary for caring purposes .
Leading up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerns that they would lose their jobs due to struggles in finding childcare .
A mother from Wolverhampton , who asked not to be named , told us she was worried she would n't have anyone to look after her children , aged six and eight , while she works full-time in a maternity ward .
She said : `` I ’ m a student midwife and often rely on my mum to have my girls after school , over nights and weekends when back on shift .
My childminder does the school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6pm . ''
Wolverhampton and Sandwell have become areas of national intervention due to a worrying rise in coronavirus cases in recent weeks .
The nation is braced for further restrictions including a nationwide 10pm curfew for pubs , restaurants and bars .
Councillor John Reynolds , the City of Wolverhampton Council 's Cabinet Member for Children and Young People , said : `` We welcome this announcement which will come as a relief to families who rely on others , whether they be relatives or friends , to help them look after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It 's important to stress that this must be a continuation of existing arrangements , so if a friend or relative has been picking up a child from school or looks after a little one while their parents are at work , or if someone looks after a vulnerable adult or child , this can continue .
`` If it is not an existing arrangement , the rules about households remaining apart should apply – that means you must not invite anyone into your house or garden if they are not part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bubble , and nor should you visit other people ’ s homes or gardens .
One-offs such as play dates are not permitted .
“ We all need to follow the guidelines and do our bit to stop the spread of coronavirus and we must not lose sight of the fact that Covid-19 poses a greater risk to older and more vulnerable people .
Forming a care bubble should only happen if it ’ s absolutely necessary , and I would urge people who are more at risk , like grandparents , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minimise their exposure to the virus as much as possible .
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Grandparents and those who help with childcare do not have to abide by the new restrictions in Wolverhampton it has been announced.
Residents across the city will be banned from visiting each other’s homes and gardens from today (September 22). Those found breaking the rules will face a fine.
However, the government has announced that grandparents, extended family members and others who provide either formal or informal care for children aged up to 14 or vulnerable adults would be exempt where it is necessary for caring purposes.
Leading up to the new restrictions many working parents expressed concerns that they would lose their jobs due to struggles in finding childcare.
A mother from Wolverhampton, who asked not to be named, told us she was worried she wouldn't have anyone to look after her children, aged six and eight, while she works full-time in a maternity ward.
She said: "I’m a student midwife and often rely on my mum to have my girls after school, over nights and weekends when back on shift. My childminder does the school run but can only have them till 6pm."
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Wolverhampton and Sandwell have become areas of national intervention due to a worrying rise in coronavirus cases in recent weeks.
The nation is braced for further restrictions including a nationwide 10pm curfew for pubs, restaurants and bars.
Councillor John Reynolds, the City of Wolverhampton Council's Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, said: "We welcome this announcement which will come as a relief to families who rely on others, whether they be relatives or friends, to help them look after a child or vulnerable adult.
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"It's important to stress that this must be a continuation of existing arrangements, so if a friend or relative has been picking up a child from school or looks after a little one while their parents are at work, or if someone looks after a vulnerable adult or child, this can continue.
"If it is not an existing arrangement, the rules about households remaining apart should apply – that means you must not invite anyone into your house or garden if they are not part of your household, support bubble or care bubble, and nor should you visit other people’s homes or gardens. One-offs such as play dates are not permitted.
“We all need to follow the guidelines and do our bit to stop the spread of coronavirus and we must not lose sight of the fact that Covid-19 poses a greater risk to older and more vulnerable people. Forming a care bubble should only happen if it’s absolutely necessary, and I would urge people who are more at risk, like grandparents, to carry on doing all they can to minimise their exposure to the virus as much as possible.”


birminghammail--2020-09-23--Jaguar Land Rover confirms 28 positive Covid-19 cases at factory

Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed 28 workers have now tested positive for coronavirus at its factory in Solihull .
The workforce are self-isolating after cases grew from four to 11 from a section of the paint shop on Lode Lane - but that number has grown to 28 as of yesterday ( Tuesday , September 22 ) .
It is understood that four workers from the confirmed cases returned to work today ( September 23 ) after their 14-day isolation , which leaves 24 at home .
JLR has also revealed there has been a `` small number '' of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Castle Bromwich and Wolverhampton .
The manufacturing giant is due to confirm the amount of cases shortly .
A JLR spokeswoman told BirminghamLive : “ We , like the rest of the country , are seeing some isolated cases of Covid-19 .
We can confirm that a small number of employees based at our Solihull manufacturing facility have tested positive for Covid-19 and are self-isolating .
`` Through contact tracing and working in conjunction with Public Health England and Solihull Council , we have identified anyone who has been in close contact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are also self-isolating .
“ The health of our workforce remains our primary concern and a deep clean of the area has been undertaken .
We continue to follow all government and NHS advice.
” JLR said it had taken a number of measures to `` safeguard our employees '' as it gradually returned to production with a smaller workforce in May .
It includes an extensive review of all production lines , engineering facilities , office areas and communal spaces to ensure effective social distancing , hygiene and health monitoring measures are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health and wellbeing `` are at the centre of this plan '' and , with the implementation of the new protocol , employees will experience a significant number of changes to their working day from the moment they enter the site .
JLR said it will continue to closely monitor the pandemic and follow guidance of all relevant authorities in the markets in which they operate .

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Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed 28 workers have now tested positive for coronavirus at its factory in Solihull.
The workforce are self-isolating after cases grew from four to 11 from a section of the paint shop on Lode Lane - but that number has risen to 28 as of yesterday (Tuesday, September 22).
It is understood that four workers from the confirmed cases returned to work today (September 23) after their 14-day isolation, which leaves 24 at home.
JLR has also revealed there has been a "small number" of "isolated cases" at its sites in Castle Bromwich and Wolverhampton. The manufacturing giant is due to confirm the amount of cases shortly.
A JLR spokeswoman told BirminghamLive: “We, like the rest of the country, are seeing some isolated cases of Covid-19. We can confirm that a small number of employees based at our Solihull manufacturing facility have tested positive for Covid-19 and are self-isolating.
"Through contact tracing and working in conjunction with Public Health England and Solihull Council, we have identified anyone who has been in close contact with those individuals at work and they are also self-isolating.
“The health of our workforce remains our primary concern and a deep clean of the area has been undertaken. We continue to follow all government and NHS advice.”
JLR said it had taken a number of measures to "safeguard our employees" as it gradually returned to production with a smaller workforce in May.
It includes an extensive review of all production lines, engineering facilities, office areas and communal spaces to ensure effective social distancing, hygiene and health monitoring measures are in place.
It said employees’ health and wellbeing "are at the centre of this plan" and, with the implementation of the new protocol, employees will experience a significant number of changes to their working day from the moment they enter the site.
JLR said it will continue to closely monitor the pandemic and follow guidance of all relevant authorities in the markets in which they operate.


birminghammail--2020-09-23--Aston Villa transfer news live - Liverpool 'out of Sarr race' and Samatta latest

Hello and welcome to Wednesday 's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive .
We will be keeping you up @ @ @ @ @ latest transfer news and views from Villa Park on Wednesday , September 23 2020 .
@ @ @ @ @ to be on the lookout for more players with Watford 's Ismaila Sarr the latest @ @ @ @ @ switch .
The Senegal international is believed to be a transfer target for Premier League @ @ @ @ @ in France yesterday claimed that Villa could convince him to move to the Second City @ @ @ @ @ first-team football .
We shall keep you up to date with that one and much @ @ @ @ @ blog which you can keep up to date with below .

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Joseph Chapman, Richard Cusack)

Hello and welcome to Friday 's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive.
We will be keeping you up to date with all the latest transfer news and views from Villa Park today.
Dean Smith 's side continue to be on the lookout for more players with Watford's Ismaila Sarr one of the names linked with a Villa switch.
Villa have also been credited with an interest in signing either Ross Barkley or Ruben Loftus-Cheek on loan from Chelsea.
Premier League rules dictate that only one player can move on loan between clubs.
We shall keep you up to date with that one and much more on our rolling live blog which you can keep up to date with below.


birminghammail--2020-09-23--Huge rise puts Walsall Covid-19 infections above Wolverhampton

Walsall has seen a greater rolling seven-day rate of new cases of Covid-19 than its neighbouring region that was placed on local lockdown , shock figures show .
The rate across the borough has risen 55.3 cases per 100,000 people , a rise from 39 cases last week .
These figures are , alarmingly , higher that Wolverhampton that was placed on local lockdown on Tuesday , September 23 .
The city became an area of national intervention on Friday , September 18 , due to a rise in Covid-19 cases .
Figures show that the area has seen a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per 100,000 people .
The new restrictions mean : • You must not allow people you do n't live with or who are not part of your support bubble into your home or garden .
• You must not visit people you do not live with or who are not part of your support bubble in their home or garden , in Wolverhampton or elsewhere .
• People can only come inside your home or garden for specific purposes set out in law ( see the guidance for further details ) .
Birmingham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now , with Sandwell next highest in the West Midlands , with a rate in the seventies .
Solihull , Walsall and Rugby , in Warwickshire , complete the five highest parts of the region .
Dudley is the lowest in the region with 33.3 cases per 100,000 .
The figures , for the seven days to September 19 , are based on tests carried out in laboratories ( pillar one of the Government 's testing programme ) and in the wider community ( pillar two ) .
But the data may have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BlackCountryLive has had lots of contacted by several readers reflecting this and it was raised as an issue in the latest West Midlands Covid-19 briefing .

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Walsall has seen a greater rolling seven-day rate of new cases of Covid-19 than its neighbouring region that was placed on local lockdown, shock figures show.
The rate across the borough has risen 55.3 cases per 100,000 people, a rise from 39 cases last week.
These figures are, alarmingly, higher that Wolverhampton that was placed on local lockdown on Tuesday, September 23.
The city became an area of national intervention on Friday, September 18, due to a rise in Covid-19 cases. Figures show that the area has seen a drop in cases from 66.4 to 55.3 per 100,000 people.
The new restrictions mean:
You must not allow people you don't live with or who are not part of your support bubble into your home or garden.
You must not visit people you do not live with or who are not part of your support bubble in their home or garden, in Wolverhampton or elsewhere.
People can only come inside your home or garden for specific purposes set out in law (see the guidance for further details).
Birmingham is outside the top 25 in England now, with Sandwell next highest in the West Midlands, with a rate in the seventies. Solihull, Walsall and Rugby, in Warwickshire, complete the five highest parts of the region.
Dudley is the lowest in the region with 33.3 cases per 100,000.
The figures, for the seven days to September 19, are based on tests carried out in laboratories (pillar one of the Government's testing programme) and in the wider community (pillar two).
But the data may have been impacted by issues accessing tests.
BlackCountryLive has had lots of contacted by several readers reflecting this and it was raised as an issue in the latest West Midlands Covid-19 briefing.
Birmingham and West Midlands:
Birmingham 100.5 (1148), 90.5 (1033)
Sandwell 74.9 (246), 69.4 (228)
Solihull 61.9 (134), 77.6 (168)
Walsall 55.3 (158), 39.2 (112)
Rugby 54.2 (59), 48.7 (53)
Wolverhampton 53.5 (141), 66.4 (175)
Dudley 33.3 (107), 30.2 (97)


birminghammail--2020-09-23--Nude family swim returns to Waterworld this weekend after sparking fury

A controversial family nude swim returns to Waterworld this weekend - after sparking fury among Staffordshire locals last time round .
One session held last year saw around 20 protesters gather outside the entrance to Waterworld , in Staffs .
But that has not deterred organisers of the event , which have confirmed a return for 2020 - risking further uproar .
Organiser British Naturism says , despite Covid-19 fears , the event will go ahead this Saturday - and defending its nature in the face of critics .
StokeonTrentLive reports the event is still going ahead this weekend , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organisers .
A British Naturism spokesman said : `` British Naturism is an organisation that has been in existence for over 50 years with many of our clubs being even older .
We have a membership of 9,000 over 18s .
`` We take our safeguarding and health and safety responsibility seriously and review our practices in advance of every event we run .
`` We have a robust child and vulnerable adults safeguarding policy - it ’ s actually rather ignorant of the complainers to assume that we don ’ t .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ NSPCC and is reviewed annually .
`` We also have a strict ‘ no cameras ’ rule with any photographs to record the event only being taken by our official photographer , who follow certain guidelines about what can be taken .
`` Children at our events are always supervised by their parents and not allowed to attend unaccompanied - unlike schools , churches , scouts , play areas and other venues where parents opt to leave their children in the care of others .
`` Naturist swims are being successfully - and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ throughout the year . ''
British Naturism is the UK ’ s internationally recognised organisation for naturism .
Its Facebook group says it 'exists to unite and support naturists , to protect naturist places and provide more , make social nudity more acceptable across the UK ' .
Tickets for the Waterworld events cost between £18 and £24 for adults with discounts on family tickets .
The session will run from 7pm to 10pm .

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A controversial family nude swim returns to Waterworld this weekend - after sparking fury among Staffordshire locals last time round.
One session held last year saw around 20 protesters gather outside the entrance to Waterworld, in Staffs.
But that has not deterred organisers of the event, which have confirmed a return for 2020 - risking further uproar.
Organiser British Naturism says, despite Covid-19 fears, the event will go ahead this Saturday - and defending its nature in the face of critics.
The event typically attracts hundreds of visitors.
StokeonTrentLive reports the event is still going ahead this weekend, having seen an e-mail being circulated by organisers.
A British Naturism spokesman said: "British Naturism is an organisation that has been in existence for over 50 years with many of our clubs being even older. We have a membership of 9,000 over 18s.
"We take our safeguarding and health and safety responsibility seriously and review our practices in advance of every event we run.
"We have a robust child and vulnerable adults safeguarding policy - it’s actually rather ignorant of the complainers to assume that we don’t.
"We also have a strict ‘no cameras’ rule with any photographs to record the event only being taken by our official photographer, who follow certain guidelines about what can be taken.
"Children at our events are always supervised by their parents and not allowed to attend unaccompanied - unlike schools, churches, scouts, play areas and other venues where parents opt to leave their children in the care of others.
"Naturist swims are being successfully - and safely - run all around the country throughout the year."
British Naturism is the UK’s internationally recognised organisation for naturism.
Its Facebook group says it 'exists to unite and support naturists, to protect naturist places and provide more, make social nudity more acceptable across the UK'.
Tickets for the Waterworld events cost between £18 and £24 for adults with discounts on family tickets. The session will run from 7pm to 10pm.