birminghammail--2020-01-13--'We don't want it here' say residents who fear for security over travellers' caravan site in Wolverh

'We don't want it here' say residents who fear for security over travellers' caravan site in Wolverhampton

People living in one of Wolverhampton 's most deprived areas say they fear for the future security of their homes at the prospect of having a temporary transit site for travellers on land behind their properties .
Controversial plans to turn a former quarry between Dunstall Hill Trading Estate and Gorsebrook Road into a temporary encampment for travellers evicted from unlawful encampments , will be discussed by the council next Tuesday , January 14 .
City planners have already received 113 of letters of objection to the proposal - many from worried people living along Gorsebrook Road whose homes back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the street , who did n't wish to be named , said : `` The site is poorly situated and could pose a real security risk to people living next to it .
I for one am definitely not in favour of this .
And I did n't realise it was going to be for a whole year initially .
`` I 've heard that if it goes through , then all the firms on the trading estate are thinking about upping and leaving .
`` There will be no end of traffic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no doubt a lot of waste material left lying around .
It just has n't been thought out , '' he added .
Neighbour Kamran Khan , 42 , said : `` The residents living here have not been properly consulted and the general feeling is that we 've been railroaded into it and the decision has already been made .
`` This is one of the most deprived areas in Wolverhampton .
Why cut down all those trees and ruin all the wildlife ?
We do n't want it here .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ problem of more cars coming to the site .
I was told that anyone who is n't allowed to park their cars on site would be allowed to park at the Science Park at the top of the road .
But apparently the Science Park were n't happy about that .
`` No-one is going to park two miles away and then walk back to the site .
They 'll end up parking along Gorsebrook Road , which is double-parked as it is .
`` I feel that nobody has really listened to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support for the residents at all from the three local councillors .
`` The only person who has helped us has been Stuart Anderson MP ( Con .
Wolverhampton South West ) and that was even before he was elected .
He listened to us , gave us his advice and has written to the council , '' he added .
`` This is a breakdown in democracy and a sad state of affairs as far as I 'm concerned .
But it is n't the council 's problem is it ?
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live here . ''
In a letter to the council , Neil Talmage , of the Science Centre in nearby Glaisher Drive , said : `` I strongly oppose this decision .
We have moved into our new office and often have professional clients that visit us and I do n't think it gives the right impression if they were to visit us and to see travellers on site .
`` It sets a very bad impression and could very much affect the business we receive .
I really hope that this is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ site should be moved to a more suitable location . ''
Aliza Bibi , 35 , who lives in Gorsebrook Road with her husband and five young children , added : `` We really do n't want this to go through .
We have lived here for nine years and there has never been any trouble .
This worries me .
`` I have little kids and our houses are right next to the land .
I want them to be safe .
There could be so much noise , mess and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be nowhere for the wildlife to go . ''
If successful , the proposal will include space for 13 caravan pitches , the installation of a perimeter fence with security gate for vehicles , a modular unit containing sanitary facilities , the addition of a secure bin store and the installation of external lighting and CCTV .
In a report to the council , Head of City Planning Stephen Alexander said : `` This is not to be used as a permanent site , but a temporary place to stay whilst arranging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Provision for parking would be made at a council car park on Showell Road , off Stafford Road , for which a permit would be issued for the duration of the stay .
`` A trial period of 12 months is recommended to monitor the usage and the crime statistics to see if a rise in crime has taken place when the site has been used .
`` The council can then decide if the site is viable and to approve or refuse full planning permission after this time period , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ permission be granted subject to any necessary conditions , including a manager being on site 24/7 when it is occupied .

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People living in one of Wolverhampton's most deprived areas say they fear for the future security of their homes at the prospect of having a temporary transit site for travellers on land behind their properties.
Controversial plans to turn a former quarry between Dunstall Hill Trading Estate and Gorsebrook Road into a temporary encampment for travellers evicted from unlawful encampments, will be discussed by the council next Tuesday, January 14.
City planners have already received 113 of letters of objection to the proposal - many from worried people living along Gorsebrook Road whose homes back onto the land.
One resident in the street, who didn't wish to be named, said: "The site is poorly situated and could pose a real security risk to people living next to it. I for one am definitely not in favour of this. And I didn't realise it was going to be for a whole year initially.
"I've heard that if it goes through, then all the firms on the trading estate are thinking about upping and leaving.
"There will be no end of traffic problems, a loss of wildlife and no doubt a lot of waste material left lying around. It just hasn't been thought out," he added.
Neighbour Kamran Khan, 42, said: "The residents living here have not been properly consulted and the general feeling is that we've been railroaded into it and the decision has already been made.
"This is one of the most deprived areas in Wolverhampton. Why cut down all those trees and ruin all the wildlife? We don't want it here.
"Then there's going to be the problem of more cars coming to the site. I was told that anyone who isn't allowed to park their cars on site would be allowed to park at the Science Park at the top of the road. But apparently the Science Park weren't happy about that.
"No-one is going to park two miles away and then walk back to the site. They'll end up parking along Gorsebrook Road, which is double-parked as it is.
"I feel that nobody has really listened to us and that there's been no support for the residents at all from the three local councillors.
"The only person who has helped us has been Stuart Anderson MP (Con. Wolverhampton South West) and that was even before he was elected. He listened to us, gave us his advice and has written to the council," he added.
"This is a breakdown in democracy and a sad state of affairs as far as I'm concerned. But it isn't the council's problem is it? It's the problem of the people who live here."
In a letter to the council, Neil Talmage, of the Science Centre in nearby Glaisher Drive, said: "I strongly oppose this decision. We have moved into our new office and often have professional clients that visit us and I don't think it gives the right impression if they were to visit us and to see travellers on site.
"It sets a very bad impression and could very much affect the business we receive. I really hope that this is reviewed by the planning committee and the site should be moved to a more suitable location."
Aliza Bibi, 35, who lives in Gorsebrook Road with her husband and five young children, added: "We really don't want this to go through. We have lived here for nine years and there has never been any trouble. This worries me.
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"I have little kids and our houses are right next to the land. I want them to be safe. There could be so much noise, mess and a lot more traffic. And also there will be nowhere for the wildlife to go."
If successful, the proposal will include space for 13 caravan pitches, the installation of a perimeter fence with security gate for vehicles, a modular unit containing sanitary facilities, the addition of a secure bin store and the installation of external lighting and CCTV.
In a report to the council, Head of City Planning Stephen Alexander said: "This is not to be used as a permanent site, but a temporary place to stay whilst arranging to move out of the city.
"Provision for parking would be made at a council car park on Showell Road, off Stafford Road, for which a permit would be issued for the duration of the stay.
"A trial period of 12 months is recommended to monitor the usage and the crime statistics to see if a rise in crime has taken place when the site has been used.
"The council can then decide if the site is viable and to approve or refuse full planning permission after this time period," he added.
The report recommends planning permission be granted subject to any necessary conditions, including a manager being on site 24/7 when it is occupied.


birminghammail--2020-01-13--Birmingham City linked with this international striker - report

Birmingham City have rekindled their summer interest in Mario Gavranovic , according to reports .
Croatian newspaper Novi list cites sources claiming Blues want to bring the 30-year-old to the Championship as they seek to bolster their striker options .
Lukas Jutkiewicz is their leading scorer with nine goals but his back-up Alvaro Gimenez has managed just three in 25 appearances since his move from Almeria .
Kerim Mrabti and - to a lesser extent - Jeremie Bela have been deployed as Jutkiewicz ’ s support in recent games but in truth Blues have never fully replaced last season ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tried to do that in the summer , with attempts to sign Dwight Gayle , George Puscas and very late in the day Gavranovic .
However , they left it too late and the Swiss striker remained with Dinamo Zagreb .
Since then he has played 25 times , in the Croatian and Europa Leagues as well as cup competitions , but has started only eight league matches .
Gavranovic recognises he needs to play first team football to make sure he is in Switzerland ’ s squad for Euro 2020 and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a club where there is a good chance of regular games .
Blues have already done business with Dinamo , having parted with a club record £6.3m to sign Ivan Sunjic .

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Birmingham City have rekindled their summer interest in Mario Gavranovic, according to reports.
Croatian newspaper Novi list cites sources claiming Blues want to bring the 30-year-old to the Championship as they seek to bolster their striker options.
Lukas Jutkiewicz is their leading scorer with nine goals but his back-up Alvaro Gimenez has managed just three in 25 appearances since his move from Almeria.
Kerim Mrabti and - to a lesser extent - Jeremie Bela have been deployed as Jutkiewicz’s support in recent games but in truth Blues have never fully replaced last season’s goal machine Che Adams.
They tried to do that in the summer, with attempts to sign Dwight Gayle, George Puscas and very late in the day Gavranovic.
However, they left it too late and the Swiss striker remained with Dinamo Zagreb.
Since then he has played 25 times, in the Croatian and Europa Leagues as well as cup competitions, but has started only eight league matches.
Gavranovic recognises he needs to play first team football to make sure he is in Switzerland’s squad for Euro 2020 and the report says he wants to go to a club where there is a good chance of regular games.
Blues have already done business with Dinamo, having parted with a club record £6.3m to sign Ivan Sunjic.


birminghammail--2020-01-13--Birmingham City Q&A LIVE: Transfers, Luton and Cardiff - your questions answered

Birmingham City scrapped their way to a vital 2-1 victory at Luton Town on Saturday .
Goals from Lukas Jutkiewicz @ @ @ @ @ a game Hatters team - and gave Blues their first league win in seven matches @ @ @ @ @ a cloud to go with the silver-lining , Harlee Dean ’ s red card means @ @ @ @ @ the next two matches - this weekend ’ s appointment with Cardiff and the trip @ @ @ @ @ .
Pep Clotet spoke after the game , in which he opted to bring Lee @ @ @ @ @ , when he stressed the need for the club to make progress in the transfer @ @ @ @ @ been open for the last two weeks and Blues fans are still waiting for their @ @ @ @ @ signing that is so obviously needed .
Brian Dick will be answering your questions on @ @ @ @ @ , from 12pm .
Leave them below .
Keep Right On .

Birmingham City scrapped their way to a vital 2-1 victory at Luton Town on Saturday.
Goals from Lukas Jutkiewicz and Gary Gardner eventually subdued a game Hatters team - and gave Blues their first league win in seven matches.
However, there was a cloud to go with the silver-lining, Harlee Dean’s red card means he will be banned for the next two matches - this weekend’s appointment with Cardiff and the trip to Middlesbrough on Tuesday week.
Pep Clotet spoke after the game, in which he opted to bring Lee Camp back into the side, when he stressed the need for the club to make progress in the transfer market.
The window has been open for the last two weeks and Blues fans are still waiting for their club to make the striker signing that is so obviously needed.
Brian Dick will be answering your questions on this - and other matters, from 12pm. Leave them below.
Keep Right On.


birminghammail--2020-01-13--This is when West Brom will face Cardiff as fixture list is tweaked again

West Brom will travel to Cardiff City on Tuesday 28 January ( 19:45 kick off ) after the game was forced to be rescheduled due to Albion ’ s FA Cup commitments .
The Baggies were set to make the journey to the Welsh capital on Saturday 25 January , but because of Albion ’ s progress into the fourth round of the competition - and , potentially , the Bluebirds ’ - they ’ ll now meet with each other three days later .
Albion beat Charlton Athletic at The Valley in the third round of the FA Cup @ @ @ @ @ @ @ date with Premier League West Ham , a match which has so many fascinating layers involving Slaven Bilic , Julian Dicks and Grady Diangana .
This is your round up of all things West Brom ; the one-stop shop that will keep you updated on the latest goings on at the club and beyond .
Transfers , injuries , match-days and managers , we ’ ve got you covered .
We ’ ll be bringing the very latest on the Baggies throughout the week and around the clock .
Make sure you keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up ... For all your latest WBA news , opinion , analysis and transfer gossip , click here You can follow our West Brom reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com Cardiff , meanwhile , have a significant journey north to make this Wednesday - they failed to see off League Two Carlisle United , indeed they had to come back from two goals down to force a replay - and will tackle their lower league hosts in the hope they can book a place in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The fixtures continue to come thick and fast for Bilic and his Baggies ; they play seven league games in February , and if they beat West Ham in the next round of the cup at the London Stadium , the fifth round ties are scheduled to take place on the week commencing March 2 .

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West Brom will travel to Cardiff City on Tuesday 28 January (19:45 kick off) after the game was forced to be rescheduled due to Albion’s FA Cup commitments.
The Baggies were set to make the journey to the Welsh capital on Saturday 25 January, but because of Albion’s progress into the fourth round of the competition - and, potentially, the Bluebirds’ - they’ll now meet with each other three days later.
Albion beat Charlton Athletic at The Valley in the third round of the FA Cup earlier this month to set up a date with Premier League West Ham, a match which has so many fascinating layers involving Slaven Bilic, Julian Dicks and Grady Diangana.
Cardiff, meanwhile, have a significant journey north to make this Wednesday - they failed to see off League Two Carlisle United, indeed they had to come back from two goals down to force a replay - and will tackle their lower league hosts in the hope they can book a place in the next round where Reading await.
The fixtures continue to come thick and fast for Bilic and his Baggies; they play seven league games in February, and if they beat West Ham in the next round of the cup at the London Stadium, the fifth round ties are scheduled to take place on the week commencing March 2.


birminghammail--2020-01-13--‘He’s talking’ - Chelsea offer transfer update on reported Wolves target

Tariq Lamptey ’ s representatives are locked in talks with Chelsea over a new contract , according to reports .
The right wing-back , 19 , has been linked with a transfer to Wolves with his contract set to expire at the end of the season .
Lamptey has made two appearances for Frank Lampard ’ s side off the bench this season and recently impressed as a second half substitute in Chelsea ’ s 2-1 win over Arsenal .
Chelsea are understandably eager to tie Lamptey down with French clubs PSG and Nice also said to be interested in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Goal , negotiations between Lamptey and Chelsea are progressing .
Speaking recently , Chelsea boss Frank Lampard said : `` We 'll see , he 's talking with the club and hopefully he feels a bit of love that we 've parachuted him in .
`` I 'd seen him when I was doing my coaching badges and you do a lot of hours with the academy and youth team .
`` I saw him train a lot and I know he has a different dimension as a right-sided wing-back .
He has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and can go by people .
Of course he wants to work on his end product and all the last bits . ''

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Tariq Lamptey’s representatives are locked in talks with Chelsea over a new contract, according to reports.
The right wing-back, 19, has been linked with a transfer to Wolves with his contract set to expire at the end of the season.
Lamptey has made two appearances for Frank Lampard’s side off the bench this season and recently impressed as a second half substitute in Chelsea’s 2-1 win over Arsenal.
Chelsea are understandably eager to tie Lamptey down with French clubs PSG and Nice also said to be interested in the teenager.
And, according to Goal, negotiations between Lamptey and Chelsea are progressing.
Speaking recently, Chelsea boss Frank Lampard said: "We'll see, he's talking with the club and hopefully he feels a bit of love that we've parachuted him in.
"I'd seen him when I was doing my coaching badges and you do a lot of hours with the academy and youth team.
"I saw him train a lot and I know he has a different dimension as a right-sided wing-back. He has pace, a low centre of gravity and can go by people. Of course he wants to work on his end product and all the last bits."


birminghammail--2020-01-13--Watch as M6 Toll middle-lane hogger stopped by police for dawdling at 45mph

This is the moment police stopped a driver dawdling at 45mph in the middle lane of the M6 Toll road in Staffordshire .
Central Motorway Police Group ( CMPG ) tweeted out the video of the incident on Sunday night on the motorway at Norton Canes , near Cannock .
The female driver was followed by CMPG officers in a patrol car who filmed her dawdling at 45mph in the middle lane of the 70mph motorway , when the inside lane was empty .
The video shows one driver being forced to undertake in order to leave the motorway at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Staffordshire Police Dogs Unit went past the vehicle on blue lights - but this was n't enough to persuade the woman to pull onto the inside lane .
Motorway police officers then pulled her over and advised her about lane and speed discipline .
CMPG tweeted : `` Last night on the M6 Toll at Norton Canes a driver was stopped and reported for due care after being captured travelling in lane two at 45mph when lane one was empty .
`` Watch as her actions forced another road user to undertake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the next exit .
CMPG then tweeted : `` Even @ StaffsDogs passing on blues was not enough gentle persuasion to make the driver realise they should have been in lane one .
`` Driver was spoken to at Norton Canes and advised about lane and speed discipline ``

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This is the moment police stopped a driver dawdling at 45mph in the middle lane of the M6 Toll road in Staffordshire.
Central Motorway Police Group (CMPG) tweeted out the video of the incident on Sunday night on the motorway at Norton Canes, near Cannock.
The female driver was followed by CMPG officers in a patrol car who filmed her dawdling at 45mph in the middle lane of the 70mph motorway, when the inside lane was empty.
The video shows one driver being forced to undertake in order to leave the motorway at the next exit.
At one point the Staffordshire Police Dogs Unit went past the vehicle on blue lights - but this wasn't enough to persuade the woman to pull onto the inside lane.
Motorway police officers then pulled her over and advised her about lane and speed discipline.
CMPG tweeted: "Last night on the M6 Toll at Norton Canes a driver was stopped and reported for due care after being captured travelling in lane two at 45mph when lane one was empty.
"Watch as her actions forced another road user to undertake in order to leave the motorway at the next exit.
CMPG then tweeted: "Even @StaffsDogs passing on blues was not enough gentle persuasion to make the driver realise they should have been in lane one.
"Driver was spoken to at Norton Canes and advised about lane and speed discipline "


birminghammail--2020-01-13--Labour leadership candidates slam hustings locations with Yorkshire among snubs

Candidates in the race to replace Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader have criticised the party 's decision to ignore parts of the so-called `` red wall '' for its hustings .
Frontrunner Sir Keir Starmer said he was `` disappointed '' debates would not be held in the South East , east of England or Yorkshire - where Labour lost several key seats .
Wakefield , Don Valley , Great Grimsby and Rother Valley were among long-held Labour constituencies to fall to the Tories in December as the previously impregnable `` red wall '' of seats in the North and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and deputy leader elections kick off on Saturday in Liverpool , with events planned each weekend in cities including Durham , Bristol , Cardiff , Nottingham , Glasgow and London .
There will also be hustings in Birmingham and Bedford .
The shadow Brexit secretary , who has 68 nominations from the parliamentary party , tweeted : `` I 'm disappointed the Party has n't organised hustings in the South East , East of England or Yorkshire .
Labour can win the next election , but only if we win back people 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'll be writing to the NEC tomorrow asking them to reconsider . ''
Wigan MP Lisa Nandy , who has 24 nominations , said : `` As I have repeatedly said , the Labour Party has lost seats for the first time in our history in areas like Bolsover , Wrexham and Stoke .
`` The failure to debate the future of our party in communities like these shows that we are part of the problem . ''

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Candidates in the race to replace Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader have criticised the party's decision to ignore parts of the so-called "red wall" for its hustings.
Frontrunner Sir Keir Starmer said he was "disappointed" debates would not be held in the South East, east of England or Yorkshire - where Labour lost several key seats.
Wakefield, Don Valley, Great Grimsby and Rother Valley were among long-held Labour constituencies to fall to the Tories in December as the previously impregnable "red wall" of seats in the North and Midlands collapsed.
Hustings for the leader and deputy leader elections kick off on Saturday in Liverpool, with events planned each weekend in cities including Durham, Bristol, Cardiff, Nottingham, Glasgow and London.
There will also be hustings in Birmingham and Bedford.
The shadow Brexit secretary, who has 68 nominations from the parliamentary party, tweeted: "I'm disappointed the Party hasn't organised hustings in the South East, East of England or Yorkshire. Labour can win the next election, but only if we win back people's trust across the UK.
"I'll be writing to the NEC tomorrow asking them to reconsider."
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Wigan MP Lisa Nandy, who has 24 nominations, said: "As I have repeatedly said, the Labour Party has lost seats for the first time in our history in areas like Bolsover, Wrexham and Stoke.
"The failure to debate the future of our party in communities like these shows that we are part of the problem."


birminghammail--2020-01-13--Marmite set to launch peanut butter - and people are already furiously divided

Marmite - you either love it , or you ... .
yeah , you know the rest .
The most divisive product in the country is set to spark a furious debate once more .
Marmite , created in the Midlands , has launched its latest spreadable innovation – Marmite Smooth Peanut Butter .
The new product is available online today at Morrisons and will roll out to nationwide retailers from February .
Marmite has remained one of the most divisive topics in Britain for over 100 years and in order to reinforce its spot at the top of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nationwide debate , asking if crunchy can be bested or if smooth has the moves to win ?
In order to cast their vote visit the brand ’ s Twitter account where the poll will run for 72 hours before the results are announced .
The new launch comes hot off the coattails of Marmite Crunchy Peanut Butter , the first permanent product innovation since Marmite was established in 1902 and has been launched in a bid to answer calls for a smooth version of the divisive spread .
Rachel Chambers , Marketing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The response to Marmite Peanut Butter Crunchy was astounding and we ’ re thrilled to offer a smooth option to satisfy consumers looking for a smoother texture on their toast.
” “ We ’ ve been dividing the nation since 1902 and we ’ re excited to bring national discourse back to breakfast with the UK ’ s first Nuterendum.
” The 225g jars will be available at Morrison ’ s from 13 January at an RRP of £2.50 .
Marmite Smooth Peanut Butter will roll out to additional retailers from February 2020 @

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Marmite - you either love it, or you.... yeah, you know the rest.
The most divisive product in the country is set to spark a furious debate once more.
Marmite, created in the Midlands, has launched its latest spreadable innovation – Marmite Smooth Peanut Butter.
The new product is available online today at Morrisons and will roll out to nationwide retailers from February.
Marmite has remained one of the most divisive topics in Britain for over 100 years and in order to reinforce its spot at the top of the table, the iconic brand will cause nationwide debate, asking if crunchy can be bested or if smooth has the moves to win?
In order to cast their vote visit the brand’s Twitter account where the poll will run for 72 hours before the results are announced.
(Image: Nick Potts/PA Wire)
The new launch comes hot off the coattails of Marmite Crunchy Peanut Butter, the first permanent product innovation since Marmite was established in 1902 and has been launched in a bid to answer calls for a smooth version of the divisive spread.
Marmite Peanut Butter combines peanut butter with Marmite’s distinctly umami taste.
Rachel Chambers, Marketing Manager at Marmite, said: “The response to Marmite Peanut Butter Crunchy was astounding and we’re thrilled to offer a smooth option to satisfy consumers looking for a smoother texture on their toast.”
“We’ve been dividing the nation since 1902 and we’re excited to bring national discourse back to breakfast with the UK’s first Nuterendum.”
The 225g jars will be available at Morrison’s from 13 January at an RRP of £2.50. Marmite Smooth Peanut Butter will roll out to additional retailers from February 2020.


birminghammail--2020-01-13--Kim Kardashian's bizarre necklace gift from Kanye West - and she reckons it's 'thoughtful'

When you 're rich and famous the world is your oyster but what do you gift the person who has everything ?
That was Kanye West 's challenge and he 's been pretty creative with his latest gift for wife Kim Kardashian .
Fans of the pair may remember that in May 2019 the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star shared a text message from her husband Kanye on Instagram in which he congratulates her for what she has achieved .
The message highlighted her personal life as well as her modelling achievements plus her efforts to help free a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offences .
Well he 's only gone and got the text engraved onto a Cartier plaque necklace for her has n't he , as you do .
The 39-year-old mom of four took to Twitter to show off her new gift writing : `` If you look closely at my necklace , you can see it ’ s from a text Kanye sent me .
`` He took an amazing vintage a Cartier gold plaque necklace and had it sketched out . ''
`` He ’ s always the most thoughtful when it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She also shared a screenshot of the text exchange , which began with a photo he sent of the view out one of their windows .
He then wrote : `` This your life .
Married with four kids .
Get people out of jail .
Cover of Vogue .
Go to church every week with your family .
Dreams come true . ''
The couple who are already parents to daughter North , six , son Saint , four and daughter Chicago , one , welcomed their fourth child via a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ baby boy Psalm despite hinting they might go for a more regular name this time .
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star chose to go down the route of surragacy because carrying another child could be potentially fatal for her , after a complication while having three-year-old Saint left her facing a life threatening condition if she conceives .
The birth of her son was made a lot more difficult due to Kim having pre-eclampsia and placenta accreta .

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When you're rich and famous the world is your oyster but what do you gift the person who has everything?
That was Kanye West's challenge and he's been pretty creative with his latest gift for wife Kim Kardashian.
Fans of the pair may remember that in May 2019 the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star shared a text message from her husband Kanye on Instagram in which he congratulates her for what she has achieved.
The message highlighted her personal life as well as her modelling achievements plus her efforts to help free a woman serving a life sentence for drug offences.
Well he's only gone and got the text engraved onto a Cartier plaque necklace for her hasn't he, as you do.
The 39-year-old mom of four took to Twitter to show off her new gift writing: "If you look closely at my necklace, you can see it’s from a text Kanye sent me.
"He took an amazing vintage a Cartier gold plaque necklace and had it sketched out."
"He’s always the most thoughtful when it comes to gifts," she added.
She also shared a screenshot of the text exchange, which began with a photo he sent of the view out one of their windows.
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He then wrote: "This your life. Married with four kids. Get people out of jail. Cover of Vogue. Go to church every week with your family. Dreams come true."
The couple who are already parents to daughter North, six, son Saint, four and daughter Chicago, one, welcomed their fourth child via a surrogate last May.
They named the baby boy Psalm despite hinting they might go for a more regular name this time.
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star chose to go down the route of surragacy because carrying another child could be potentially fatal for her, after a complication while having three-year-old Saint left her facing a life threatening condition if she conceives.
The birth of her son was made a lot more difficult due to Kim having pre-eclampsia and placenta accreta.


birminghammail--2020-01-14--Man buys jumper online - and gets sent load of wool to knit his own

Storm Brendan is battering Birmingham - and as the weather turns , one man has learned that wrapping yourself up warm comes at a price .
The shopper , from the UK , took to Twitter to reveal how he tried to stay warm AND save money through the post-festive period .
He bought what he thought was a 'very affordable sweater ' from a Norwegian website , he told social media followers .
But when Dan 's delivery arrived , he realised he 'd actually ordered a load of wool so he could knit the jumper himself , reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his new wool collection , Dan wrote : `` Losing my mind because i ordered what I thought was a very affordable wool sweater ( like Chris Evans in Knives Out obviously ) from a Norwegian website and what I got was the raw materials necessary to create said sweater myself . ''
Dan went on to say : `` 100 % my fault , the wool is very nice and I will be gifting it to friends who knit for years to come .
`` An extra wrinkle on this whole thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I worked at briefly in 2016 so some of these sheep are my friends . ''
He then shared a photo of the sheep , which was supposedly taken at said farm , writing : `` Can not let this hero be shaved for no reason . ''
Dan says he ordered the jumper from ethical Norwegian website Leine Merino - which stocks '100 % fine Norwegian merino wool that does not itch . '
Dan has been urged to get to work on knitting the sweater , but with the instructions being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's unable to understand the language , it could be quite a challenge .

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Storm Brendan is battering Birmingham - and as the weather turns, one man has learned that wrapping yourself up warm comes at a price.
The shopper, from the UK, took to Twitter to reveal how he tried to stay warm AND save money through the post-festive period.
He bought what he thought was a 'very affordable sweater' from a Norwegian website, he told social media followers.
But when Dan's delivery arrived, he realised he'd actually ordered a load of wool so he could knit the jumper himself, reports the MEN.
Captioning a picture of his new wool collection, Dan wrote: "Losing my mind because i ordered what I thought was a very affordable wool sweater (like Chris Evans in Knives Out obviously) from a Norwegian website and what I got was the raw materials necessary to create said sweater myself."
Dan went on to say: "100% my fault, the wool is very nice and I will be gifting it to friends who knit for years to come.
"An extra wrinkle on this whole thing is that it’s a farm I worked at briefly in 2016 so some of these sheep are my friends."
He then shared a photo of the sheep, which was supposedly taken at said farm, writing: "Cannot let this hero be shaved for no reason."
Dan says he ordered the jumper from ethical Norwegian website Leine Merino - which stocks '100% fine Norwegian merino wool that does not itch.'
Dan has been urged to get to work on knitting the sweater, but with the instructions being in Norwegian, and Dan saying he's unable to understand the language, it could be quite a challenge.


birminghammail--2020-01-14--Sunjic, Crowley and Roberts - Birmingham City's predicted XI for Cardiff City test

Pep Clotet has no option but to field a changed team for this weekend ’ s visit from Cardiff City .
Birmingham City ’ s head coach knows he must do without captain Harlee Dean , who is suspended following his dismissal at Luton Town last time out .
That means Marc Roberts will spend the week both wrapped in cotton wool - all the while trying to regain full fitness following the ankle injury that has kept him out since the end of November .
Blues will be boosted , though , by Ivan Sunjic ’ s availability , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for his straight red against Blackburn Rovers .
He does so in a midfield that has seen David Davis reassert himself following Blues ’ change of style .
Then there ’ s the pressing claims of Dan Crowley , Jude Bellingham , Jefferson Montero and several others to consider .
Lee Camp came into the FA Cup team , played his part in a win , kept his place for the Championship match at Luton - and seems certain to continue this week .
The full backs are highly unlikely to change - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the composure he demonstrated prior to his shoulder dislocation .
The only issue is Roberts ’ fitness - Clotet will be desperate for him to prove himself ready - but if he isn ’ t , then it ’ ll probably be Wes Harding who has once again established himself as first defensive change .
Sunjic is back and Clotet is a big admirer of the 23-year-old , it ’ d be a massive surprise if he didn ’ t put him straight back into the team .
With whom is the main @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Kenilworth Road but in truth David Davis has been outstanding in the last two games .
His physicality has been an important part in both wins .
That might be harsh on Gardner - while Josh McEachran seems to have suffered at the transition to a more direct game-plan .
Lukas Jutkiewicz is actually on course to equal last term ’ s goal tally , he has nine already , with 19 games to go he ’ ll be aiming for his career high of 14 .
But much depends on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will have to reflect that .
As out and out wingers Jacques Maghoma and Jeremie Bela offer the most likely supply line .
Bela set Jutkiewicz up in the fourth minute last weekend - and must continue to do so .
The big question is the No .
10/second striker position .
Clotet could prefer to go with Crowley , ahead of Kerim Mrabti , at home .
The summer signing linked things together well against Rovers the last time Blues were at St Andrew ’ s and was praised by Clotet for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team forward .

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Pep Clotet has no option but to field a changed team for this weekend’s visit from Cardiff City.
Birmingham City’s head coach knows he must do without captain Harlee Dean, who is suspended following his dismissal at Luton Town last time out.
That means Marc Roberts will spend the week both wrapped in cotton wool - all the while trying to regain full fitness following the ankle injury that has kept him out since the end of November.
Blues will be boosted, though, by Ivan Sunjic’s availability, the Croatian returns after completing his ban for his straight red against Blackburn Rovers.
He does so in a midfield that has seen David Davis reassert himself following Blues’ change of style.
Then there’s the pressing claims of Dan Crowley, Jude Bellingham, Jefferson Montero and several others to consider.
Blues writer Brian Dick predicts which XI Clotet will pick.
Goalkeeper/Defence
Lee Camp came into the FA Cup team, played his part in a win, kept his place for the Championship match at Luton - and seems certain to continue this week.
The full backs are highly unlikely to change - and Jake Clarke-Salter has resumed with all the composure he demonstrated prior to his shoulder dislocation.
The only issue is Roberts’ fitness - Clotet will be desperate for him to prove himself ready - but if he isn’t, then it’ll probably be Wes Harding who has once again established himself as first defensive change.
Midfield
Sunjic is back and Clotet is a big admirer of the 23-year-old, it’d be a massive surprise if he didn’t put him straight back into the team.
With whom is the main question. Gary Gardner scored the winner at Kenilworth Road but in truth David Davis has been outstanding in the last two games. His physicality has been an important part in both wins.
That might be harsh on Gardner - while Josh McEachran seems to have suffered at the transition to a more direct game-plan.
Attack
Lukas Jutkiewicz is actually on course to equal last term’s goal tally, he has nine already, with 19 games to go he’ll be aiming for his career high of 14.
But much depends on the service he gets and the attacking three will have to reflect that. As out and out wingers Jacques Maghoma and Jeremie Bela offer the most likely supply line.
Bela set Jutkiewicz up in the fourth minute last weekend - and must continue to do so.
The big question is the No. 10/second striker position. Clotet could prefer to go with Crowley, ahead of Kerim Mrabti, at home.
The summer signing linked things together well against Rovers the last time Blues were at St Andrew’s and was praised by Clotet for playing on the turn and driving the team forward.


birminghammail--2020-01-14--Original Thunderbirds sketches up for auction after being found hidden in loft

A collection of original spacecraft sketches for the children 's TV hit Thunderbirds have been unearthed in a loft after gathering dust for more than 50 years .
The box of nostalgic TV treasures from the 1960s show the earliest illustrations for the spaceship models featured in the classic sci-fi series .
It includes original artwork , some on tracing paper , of models which later became immortalised as Thunderbirds 2 , 3 and 4 in the futuristic show set on Tracy Island .
The eclectic mix of items also features Lady Penelope 's famous pink FAB 1 car and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1999 , UFO and Joe 90 .
They were discovered during a property clearance after the director of Space Models UK - the company who made the models for the cult shows - died aged 81 last year .
The TV memorabilia will now go under the hammer at Hansons Auctioneers , in Etwall , Derbys.
, on January 23 with a guide price of between £400 and £600 .
The owner of the collection , who did not wish to be named , said : “ My dad , Brian Pugsley , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` He died at the age of 81 last year and we found the memorabilia in his West London loft .
`` It must have been there for decades .
He sold the company 15 years ago .
“ My mother chose the colour of Lady Penelope ’ s car .
They wanted to make it racing green but she said ‘ no , Lady Penelope wouldn ’ t have chosen that colour ’ .
” Thunderbirds was co-created by Gerry Anderson and his wife Sylvia and produced between 1964-66 .
Space @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Middlesex , in the early 1960s and went on to build models for Thunderbirds , Stingray , Captain Scarlet and Joe 90 .
Other memorabilia in the Anderson collection include transparencies from Joe 90 and Thunderbirds , a film script from 1969 British science-fiction movie Doppelgänger and scripts from 1982 TV series Terrahawks and 1970s series The Protectors .
Steve Fulford , Hansons valuer , said : “ I couldn ’ t believe my eyes when I started delving into that box of treasures .
`` It was like I was discovering secrets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shows .
`` I grew up watching Thunderbirds and Joe 90 .
I prefer the original puppet supermarionation to more recent remakes of Anderson shows .
“ To see the original plans for those Thunderbirds spacecrafts which became so familiar to generations of children is phenomenal .
`` Gerry and Sylvia Anderson were ahead of their time though many of their ideas don ’ t seem far-fetched now .
“ It was also wonderful to see original black and white images of the space models and props during production .
`` For example @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the voice of Lady Penelope , with the character ’ s famous car FAB 1 , a pink Rolls-Royce saloon car driven by her manservant Parker .
“ There ’ s also an image of Father Unwin ’ s Gabrielle car from Secret Service , the Eagle Transporter from Space 1999 , Ed Straker ’ s car from UFO and original drawings of Stingray .
“ Millions of people have enjoyed the Anderson magic and there must be many people out there who would love to own this nostalgic treasure trove.
” Gerry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ English television and film producer , director , writer and occasional voice artist .
He ’ s most famous for his futuristic TV programmes , especially his 1960s productions filmed with supermarionation - marionette puppets containing electric moving parts

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A collection of original spacecraft sketches for the children's TV hit Thunderbirds have been unearthed in a loft after gathering dust for more than 50 years.
The box of nostalgic TV treasures from the 1960s show the earliest illustrations for the spaceship models featured in the classic sci-fi series.
It includes original artwork, some on tracing paper, of models which later became immortalised as Thunderbirds 2, 3 and 4 in the futuristic show set on Tracy Island.
The eclectic mix of items also features Lady Penelope's famous pink FAB 1 car and never-before-seen memorabilia relating to Stingray, Space 1999, UFO and Joe 90.
They were discovered during a property clearance after the director of Space Models UK - the company who made the models for the cult shows - died aged 81 last year.
(Image: Hansons / SWNS)
The TV memorabilia will now go under the hammer at Hansons Auctioneers, in Etwall, Derbys., on January 23 with a guide price of between £400 and £600.
The owner of the collection, who did not wish to be named, said: “My dad, Brian Pugsley, was a director of Space Models UK.
"He died at the age of 81 last year and we found the memorabilia in his West London loft.
"It must have been there for decades. He sold the company 15 years ago.
“My mother chose the colour of Lady Penelope’s car. They wanted to make it racing green but she said ‘no, Lady Penelope wouldn’t have chosen that colour’.”
(Image: Hansons / SWNS)
Thunderbirds was co-created by Gerry Anderson and his wife Sylvia and produced between 1964-66.
Space Models UK was launched in Feltham, Middlesex, in the early 1960s and went on to build models for Thunderbirds, Stingray, Captain Scarlet and Joe 90.
Other memorabilia in the Anderson collection include transparencies from Joe 90 and Thunderbirds, a film script from 1969 British science-fiction movie Doppelgänger and scripts from 1982 TV series Terrahawks and 1970s series The Protectors.
(Image: Hansons / SWNS)
Steve Fulford, Hansons valuer, said: “I couldn’t believe my eyes when I started delving into that box of treasures.
"It was like I was discovering secrets and insider knowledge from my favourite childhood shows.
"I grew up watching Thunderbirds and Joe 90. I prefer the original puppet supermarionation to more recent remakes of Anderson shows.
(Image: Hansons / SWNS)
“To see the original plans for those Thunderbirds spacecrafts which became so familiar to generations of children is phenomenal.
"Gerry and Sylvia Anderson were ahead of their time though many of their ideas don’t seem far-fetched now.
“It was also wonderful to see original black and white images of the space models and props during production.
(Image: Hansons / SWNS)
"For example, one picture shows Sylvia Anderson, the voice of Lady Penelope, with the character’s famous car FAB 1, a pink Rolls-Royce saloon car driven by her manservant Parker.
“There’s also an image of Father Unwin’s Gabrielle car from Secret Service, the Eagle Transporter from Space 1999, Ed Straker’s car from UFO and original drawings of Stingray.
(Image: Hansons / SWNS)
“Millions of people have enjoyed the Anderson magic and there must be many people out there who would love to own this nostalgic treasure trove.”
Gerry Anderson MBE (1929-2012) was an English television and film producer, director, writer and occasional voice artist.
He’s most famous for his futuristic TV programmes, especially his 1960s productions filmed with supermarionation - marionette puppets containing electric moving parts


birminghammail--2020-01-14--Love Island's Ollie Williams quits show after just three days after hunting backlash and Ofcom compl

Love Island's Ollie Williams quits show after just three days after hunting backlash and Ofcom complaints

Ollie Williams has dramatically quit Love Island - after three days .
The Love Islander headed into the show on Sunday evening but has already quit the villa .
According to reports , his exit comes after realising he is still in love with his ex-girlfriend Laura Nofer , 23 .
A Love Island spokesperson told Mirror Online : `` Ollie has made the decision to leave the Love Island villa . ''
Ollie said in the Beach Hut : `` I have to be honest with myself , and everyone , that I do still love someone else… '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this scenario and it would be wrong for me to ignore these feelings .
`` At the end of the day , this is Love Island and it ’ s about finding love .
If I carried on anything with Paige , or any other girl that might come into the villa , it wouldn ’ t be fair on them . ''
It comes after Love Island has received more than 200 complaints over the inclusion of Ollie Williams as a contestant , following reports he is involved in `` trophy hunting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had received 231 complaints after pictures emerged online apparently showing him posing with dead animals .
According to Companies House , the 23-year-old is the sole director of Cornish Sporting Agency , registered at Lanhydrock , Cornwall , which lists the nature of the business as `` hunting '' and `` trapping '' .
Williams , who is heir to the Lanhydrock estate in Cornwall , is one of the contestants on the winter series of Love Island .
The ITV2 show started on Sunday and many viewers posted messages on social media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his spot in the villa .
A petition on the website Change.org - entitled Remove Ollie Williams From Winter Love Island For Trophy Hunting !
- has more than 27,000 signatures .
Wildlife TV presenter Chris Packham shared a link to the petition on Twitter , writing : `` Hello @ ITV and @ LoveIsland fans .
`` The majority of people in the UK want to see an end to trophy hunting so perhaps it would be better to not provide a platform to anyone who kills wildlife for fun .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Representatives for Love Island have been contacted for comment .

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Ollie Williams has dramatically quit Love Island - after three days.
The Love Islander headed into the show on Sunday evening but has already quit the villa.
According to reports, his exit comes after realising he is still in love with his ex-girlfriend Laura Nofer, 23.
A Love Island spokesperson told Mirror Online : "Ollie has made the decision to leave the Love Island villa."
(Image: Joel Anderson/ITV/PA Wire)
Ollie said in the Beach Hut : "I have to be honest with myself, and everyone, that I do still love someone else…
"I have to follow my heart in this scenario and it would be wrong for me to ignore these feelings.
"At the end of the day, this is Love Island and it’s about finding love. If I carried on anything with Paige, or any other girl that might come into the villa, it wouldn’t be fair on them."
(Image: ITV)
It comes after Love Island has received more than 200 complaints over the inclusion of Ollie Williams as a contestant, following reports he is involved in "trophy hunting".
Broadcasting watchdog Ofcom confirmed it had received 231 complaints after pictures emerged online apparently showing him posing with dead animals.
According to Companies House, the 23-year-old is the sole director of Cornish Sporting Agency, registered at Lanhydrock, Cornwall, which lists the nature of the business as "hunting" and "trapping".
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Williams, who is heir to the Lanhydrock estate in Cornwall, is one of the contestants on the winter series of Love Island.
The ITV2 show started on Sunday and many viewers posted messages on social media saying they did not think Williams deserved his spot in the villa.
A petition on the website Change.org - entitled Remove Ollie Williams From Winter Love Island For Trophy Hunting! - has more than 27,000 signatures.
Wildlife TV presenter Chris Packham shared a link to the petition on Twitter, writing: "Hello @ITV and @LoveIsland fans.
"The majority of people in the UK want to see an end to trophy hunting so perhaps it would be better to not provide a platform to anyone who kills wildlife for fun.
"Times are changing - will you?"
Representatives for Love Island have been contacted for comment.


birminghammail--2020-01-14--'Talks with his goals' - The lowdown on West Brom target Mislav Orsic

Mislav Orsic is a player that is interesting West Brom this January transfer window - but who is he ?
The Croatian international , of Dinamo Zagreb , has been in searing hot form this season , both domestically and in the Champions League , and it ’ s led to speculation in his own country that former national hero Slaven Bilic is about to snap him up and bring him to The Hawthorns .
That might be a little premature , but interest remains .
Here we take a look at Orsic , the story of his career and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal .
This is your round up of all things West Brom ; the one-stop shop that will keep you updated on the latest goings on at the club and beyond .
Transfers , injuries , match-days and managers , we ’ ve got you covered .
We ’ ll be bringing the very latest on the Baggies throughout the week and around the clock .
Make sure you keep yourself updated with our handy daily catch up ... • Jake Livermore has a warning for his teammates - READ For all your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and transfer gossip , click here You can follow our West Brom reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com The winger ’ s career has been an eclectic one , in terms of his CV and the clubs he ’ s represented .
Orsic left Croatia for Spezia in Italy when he was just 20 , but he returned to Croatia with Rijeka after a single campaign .
A loan spell in Slovenia followed , before Jeonnam Dragons came calling .
The Japanese outfit made an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the same season , but he was sold on to CC Yatai in China the following summer .
A return to Japan beckoned with Ulsan Hyundai , and he was there from winter 2016 until the summer of 2018 when Dinamo Zagreb came in for him .
That was a dream move for Orsic , who has gone on to find the form of his career back home - he has 19 goals this season alone .
What his manager has said Nenad Bjelica , the Dinamo Zagreb boss , was full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Champions League .
“ He talks with his goals , ” Bjelica gushed .
“ That ’ s one very honest guy who is sacrificing himself for the team .
Mislav is a Zagreb boy who has had a very difficult journey , and by his own merit he has arrived at this level.
” What Orsic has said “ I ’ m probably a surprise for some who did not know me as I was playing in Asia , but I think there is still room for improvement in my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treble on the European stage .
“ There is no other club for which I would feel the emotions I have every time when I enter the stadium.
” The forward also spoke of the meeting with Manchester City in their Champions League group stage , a side he has huge admiration for .
City would eventually win the game 2-0 , but Orsic said : “ We badly wanted the Champions League and to compete with the best clubs and that ’ s what we have , it ’ s all up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at this point that Albion ’ s interest is just that - interest .
Reports emerging in Orsic ’ s native Croatia that Bilic and Albion had lodged a bid of £10m and had had it accepted are understood to be premature , but that isn ’ t to say the Baggies won ’ t weigh up an offer before the window closes .
Orsic , who was born and raised in Zagreb , currently has two more years left on his Dinamo contract as of this coming summer , but if Dinamo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ region of £10m as has been reported , they ’ d seriously consider it - they paid less than £1.5m to bring him to the club in the summer of 2018 and would consider such a sale good business .
Albion ’ s wide areas have been departments this term where they ’ ve been able to rotate , more so than other positions in the squad .
Matt Phillips and Grady Diangana have remained first choice wingers when fit , because of their contribution to the team ; recently though , Albion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Filip Krovinovic or even striker Hal Robson-Kanu there , while Diangana has recovered from injury .
Especially with the uncertainty surrounding Diangana ’ s future , something that could drag on until the January 27 deadline , it ’ s understandable why Albion might be in the market for another wide option .

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Mislav Orsic is a player that is interesting West Brom this January transfer window - but who is he?
The Croatian international, of Dinamo Zagreb, has been in searing hot form this season, both domestically and in the Champions League, and it’s led to interest from former national hero Slaven Bilic, who is lining up an offer to bring him to The Hawthorns.
Here we take a look at Orsic, the story of his career and why Albion might be exploring a potential deal.
Orsic’s career
The winger’s career has been an eclectic one, in terms of his CV and the clubs he’s represented.
Orsic left Croatia for Spezia in Italy when he was just 20, but he returned to Croatia with Rijeka after a single campaign.
A loan spell in Slovenia followed, before Jeonnam Dragons came calling. The Japanese outfit made an initial loan move permanent in the January of the same season, but he was sold on to CC Yatai in China the following summer.
A spell in Korea beckoned with Ulsan Hyundai, and he was there from winter 2016 until the summer of 2018 when Dinamo Zagreb came in for him.
That was a dream move for Orsic, who has gone on to find the form of his career back home - he has 19 goals this season alone.
What his manager has said
Nenad Bjelica, the Dinamo Zagreb boss, was full of praise after watching Orsic sink Atalanta in the Champions League.
“He talks with his goals,” Bjelica gushed. “That’s one very honest guy who is sacrificing himself for the team.
"Mislav is a Zagreb boy who has had a very difficult journey, and by his own merit he has arrived at this level.”
What Orsic has said
On his future, Orsic was coy.
“It’s hard to talk about. You see, now I’m solely focused on Dynamo,” Orsic told Sportske Novosti last week. “Now, whether or not the offer will come, no one knows.
“That’s why I’m only focused on training here in Rovinj, and I want to get ready for the season to continue. Because we have two goals, to win the Championship and the Cup.
“This is what my agent takes care of, I am concentrating on football, training, team. A possible transfer, therefore, I cannot talk about now.”
What Bilic has said
“Is it Croatian [press], is it English, British, there is no point in talking about the players who are not with us,” Bilic began.
“Orsic is a good player, of course he is a good player. He made his mark at Dinamo Zagreb, not only in the league but also in the Champions League.
“He has scored four or five goals in the Champions League - a hat-trick against Atalanta. He broke into the national team and we have a hell of a national team - not an average one, we have a good national team.
“We are interested in him, yes. Is it going to happen? Who knows, we’ll see.”
The expert view
We asked Alex Holiga, a Croatian football expert, how much Orsic is worth and whether he could make the grade in England.
“I can see that,” reasons Holiga, of the interest from Albion. “He’s already 27 and maybe didn’t expect to make a major transfer after he returned to Croatia, but he has just had a major surge in form, got exposure in Europe, debuted for the national team and could now monetise all that.
“I’m sure they would pay a lot higher wages than Dinamo, especially if they get promoted. I think he wouldn’t miss on the chance to go to England.
“Dinamo would ask for about 10m Euros, but would probably settle for about seven.”
The interest
Albion have been in touch with Orsic’s representatives regarding a deal that would see the player move to The Hawthorns before the end of this month.
BirminghamLive recently spoke to Croatian football expert Alex Holiga who suggested that Dinamo would likely do business at £7m, but the Telegraph report that the sum that Albion are willing to offer £8m.
It's understood that Albion are expected to be particularly busy in the final week of the window, which closes on Friday 31 January, just prior to the Baggies' welcoming of Luton Town to The Hawthorns.
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Albion’s wide areas have been departments this term where they’ve been able to rotate, more so than other positions in the squad.
Matt Phillips and Grady Diangana have remained first choice wingers when fit, because of their contribution to the team; recently though, Albion have utilised young Kyle Edwards, loanee Filip Krovinovic or even striker Hal Robson-Kanu there, while Diangana has recovered from injury.
Now with Diangana's latest injury setback and the suspension of Matheus Pereira, Albion are particularly light in quality at the front end of the pitch for the next handful of matches at the very least.
Bilic is keen to top up the quality in that area of the squad as they look to get their promotion push back on track.


birminghammail--2020-01-14--PrettyLittleThing giving free delivery for one year - to people with this name

It can feel like you 're jumping through hoops to get free delivery on online orders .
Sometimes you need to reach a minimum spend , others you need to find a code - well PrettyLittleThing is offering free unlimited delivery for a year to some very lucky people .
Manchester Evening News reports that those lucky people will have to have a certain name that 's been in the media a fair bit recently ... Meghan .
An announcement read : `` Global Fashion retailer is offering customers named Megan , Meghan or Meg free royalty for a year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 24 hours to register with their exclusive code which will be distributed later today . ''
Speaking about the promotion , a spokesperson for PrettyLittleThing said : `` We ’ re already losing one royal so we ’ re making sure we replace them by offering YOU free royalty for a year . ''
So if your name is Meg , Meghan or Megan then keep an eye out for the offer so you do n't miss it !
The fashion retailer 's boss previously went on a generous spree on social media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Umar Kamani decided to make people 's wishes come true as he traded work attire for a Father Christmas outfit to hand out presents .
For one hour only the CEO of PLT used the # PrettyLittleWishes hashtag to reward those he felt needed some help .
And what he gave out was stunning - from clearing people 's debts to holidays to help for cancer treatment .

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It can feel like you're jumping through hoops to get free delivery on online orders.
Sometimes you need to reach a minimum spend, others you need to find a code - well PrettyLittleThing is offering free unlimited delivery for a year to some very lucky people.
Manchester Evening News reports that those lucky people will have to have a certain name that's been in the media a fair bit recently...Meghan.
An announcement read: "Global Fashion retailer is offering customers named Megan, Meghan or Meg free royalty for a year.
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"Customers will have up to 24 hours to register with their exclusive code which will be distributed later today."
Speaking about the promotion, a spokesperson for PrettyLittleThing said: "We’re already losing one royal so we’re making sure we replace them by offering YOU free royalty for a year."
So if your name is Meg, Meghan or Megan then keep an eye out for the offer so you don't miss it!
The fashion retailer's boss previously went on a generous spree on social media gifting strangers their own miracles for Christmas.
Umar Kamani decided to make people's wishes come true as he traded work attire for a Father Christmas outfit to hand out presents.
For one hour only the CEO of PLT used the #PrettyLittleWishes hashtag to reward those he felt needed some help.
And what he gave out was stunning - from clearing people's debts to holidays to help for cancer treatment.


birminghammail--2020-01-14--Savvy mum cuts family food bill by £150 using these easy tricks

A Brit has shared her simple money saving trick - after cutting her family 's monthly food bill by £150 .
The mother is saving well over £100 each and every month after she and her partner set themselves a challenge .
In a bid to lower the cost of their monthly food shop , the pair bravely attempted to shave off costs .
Kayleigh Murray , 24 , and her partner Perry , 29 , wanted their food bill to be kept under £100 .
And WalesOnline reports the pair used to spend £220 a month but have now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how did they do it ?
Kayleigh 's advice includes creating extensive meal plans and shopping lists , as well as being more organised and cutting the temptation of impulse buying .
Speaking to money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk , she said : `` I just sat down and thought of different meal ideas with my partner .
`` We were eating a lot of processed food last year and I did n't want to eat like that anymore .
I wanted to eat a bit healthier .
`` I wanted to make meal plans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and food waste and to maintain a healthier lifestyle . ''
Kayleigh also advocates shopping online to reduce the temptation to buy deals you do n't really need .
`` It 's so easily done as you think 'look that 's on offer ' , but online we only look for the stuff we need and we also opted for cheaper alternatives because at the end of the day everything is practically the same , '' she said .
`` I have such a passion for cooking - I love it when we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I just throw loads of stuff together and hope for the best , but it always turns out delicious .
`` I can remember when we literally had no money and all we had was pasta and sauces and chorizo and cheese but it was one of the nicest meals we 've had .
`` My partner always says to me that I can make a meal out of anything and always make it tasty ! ''
Sharing her tips and advice with others , Kayleigh said : `` My tips to people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a meal plan first .
Check what you already have in your cupboards and freezer as you will be surprised how many meals you can make out of the stuff you already have in .
`` If you 'd rather go into a store , then take a list and stick to your list .
Portion control your meals as well and stop buying junk food as we do n't actually need it .
`` My monthly food shop is now under £70 a month but with toiletries , washing products , dog @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under £100 a month , whereas before we were spending about £220 ! ''
Kayleigh now shares her recipes and meal plans on her own Facebook page called Cooking On A Low Budget , hoping to inspire others to be able to cut down the price of their monthly shop and to cook healthier recipes .
Tom Church , Co-founder of LatestDeals.co.uk , said : `` Being organised around food can feel tricky if you ’ re pressed for time , but as Kayleigh shows , making a few lists , recipes and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes to slashing the cost of your monthly shop .
`` Before diving into the meal plans , look what food you already have in your freezer and cupboards , then plan ahead to avoid wasting money you don ’ t need to spend on food you might already have ! ''

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A Brit has shared her simple money saving trick - after cutting her family's monthly food bill by £150.
The mother is saving well over £100 each and every month after she and her partner set themselves a challenge.
In a bid to lower the cost of their monthly food shop, the pair bravely attempted to shave off costs.
Kayleigh Murray, 24, and her partner Perry, 29, wanted their food bill to be kept under £100.
And WalesOnline reports the pair used to spend £220 a month but have now reduced it to just £67.65.
So how did they do it?
(Image: LatestDeals.co.uk)
Kayleigh's advice includes creating extensive meal plans and shopping lists, as well as being more organised and cutting the temptation of impulse buying.
Speaking to money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk , she said: "I just sat down and thought of different meal ideas with my partner.
"We were eating a lot of processed food last year and I didn't want to eat like that anymore. I wanted to eat a bit healthier.
"I wanted to make meal plans and shopping lists to cut down costs and food waste and to maintain a healthier lifestyle."
(Image: LatestDeals.co.u)
Kayleigh also advocates shopping online to reduce the temptation to buy deals you don't really need.
"It's so easily done as you think 'look that's on offer', but online we only look for the stuff we need and we also opted for cheaper alternatives because at the end of the day everything is practically the same," she said.
"I have such a passion for cooking - I love it when we have a bit of everything left and I just throw loads of stuff together and hope for the best, but it always turns out delicious.
"I can remember when we literally had no money and all we had was pasta and sauces and chorizo and cheese but it was one of the nicest meals we've had.
"My partner always says to me that I can make a meal out of anything and always make it tasty!"
(Image: LatestDeals.co.uk)
Sharing her tips and advice with others, Kayleigh said: "My tips to people would be to shop online and make a meal plan first. Check what you already have in your cupboards and freezer as you will be surprised how many meals you can make out of the stuff you already have in.
"If you'd rather go into a store, then take a list and stick to your list. Portion control your meals as well and stop buying junk food as we don't actually need it.
"My monthly food shop is now under £70 a month but with toiletries, washing products, dog food and cat food we spend just under £100 a month, whereas before we were spending about £220!"
Kayleigh now shares her recipes and meal plans on her own Facebook page called Cooking On A Low Budget, hoping to inspire others to be able to cut down the price of their monthly shop and to cook healthier recipes.
Tom Church, Co-founder of LatestDeals.co.uk, said: "Being organised around food can feel tricky if you’re pressed for time, but as Kayleigh shows, making a few lists, recipes and meal plans can pay dividends when it comes to slashing the cost of your monthly shop.
"Before diving into the meal plans, look what food you already have in your freezer and cupboards, then plan ahead to avoid wasting money you don’t need to spend on food you might already have!"


birminghammail--2020-01-14--Iceland launch vegan mayonnaise - in peri peri and garlic flavour

Veganuary is continuing across Birmingham , with scores turning to eco-friendly diets .
Plant-based diets are becoming all the rage in Birmingham and beyond , with the UK seeing scores of Britons switch .
The month-long vegan drive has coincided with a string of popular fast food stores and supermarkets launching items .
Vegan products have hit menus at McDonald 's restaurants across the nation , as well as KFC , Greggs , Burger King and others .
Now , Iceland is getting in on the action - with vegan mayonnaise tubs in peri peri and garlic flavour .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mayonnaise tubs , and what 's more , they come in incredible flavours too .
Customers can get their hands on the No Yolk products now , which include the Peri Peri Mayonnaise and Garlic Mayonnaise .
Traditionally mayonnaise is created by blending a mixture of pasteurised egg yolk , vinegar , rapeseed oil , water , salt , sugar and lemon juice .
Iceland say their vegan mayo is made with almost exactly the same ingredients but is completely dairy-free , so much so that shoppers won ’ t be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just £1.50 , so they wo n't leave you out of pocket either .
It comes after Iceland launched a No Meat vegan range , including sausage rolls , ice-cream and chocolate puddings .
To shop Iceland ’ s latest vegan range head to your nearest Iceland store or visit www.Iceland.co.uk .

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Veganuary is continuing across Birmingham, with scores turning to eco-friendly diets.
Plant-based diets are becoming all the rage in Birmingham and beyond, with the UK seeing scores of Britons switch.
The month-long vegan drive has coincided with a string of popular fast food stores and supermarkets launching items.
Vegan products have hit menus at McDonald's restaurants across the nation, as well as KFC, Greggs, Burger King and others.
(Image: Iceland)
Now, Iceland is getting in on the action - with vegan mayonnaise tubs in peri peri and garlic flavour.
The store has announced they are selling vegan mayonnaise tubs, and what's more, they come in incredible flavours too.
Customers can get their hands on the No Yolk products now, which include the Peri Peri Mayonnaise and Garlic Mayonnaise.
Traditionally mayonnaise is created by blending a mixture of pasteurised egg yolk, vinegar, rapeseed oil, water, salt, sugar and lemon juice.
Iceland say their vegan mayo is made with almost exactly the same ingredients but is completely dairy-free, so much so that shoppers won’t be able to taste the difference.
Both products cost just £1.50, so they won't leave you out of pocket either.
It comes after Iceland launched a No Meat vegan range, including sausage rolls, ice-cream and chocolate puddings.
To shop Iceland’s latest vegan range head to your nearest Iceland store or visit www.Iceland.co.uk.


birminghammail--2020-01-14--Lidl launch baby and toddler sale with ludicrously cheap prices

Lidl is having a baby and toddler event this week - with up to 64 per cent off .
Mums and dads looking to take advantage of deals , discounts and savings this year will surely want to flock to their local store .
Lidl , the budget supermarket , operates multiple stores across Birmingham and throughout the Midlands .
The bargain retailer is among the six most popular supermarkets in the country - and is famous for its wallet and purse friendly prices .
The budget supermarket will start its big event on Thursday , January 16 , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dads can also get up to 64 per cent off Tommee Tippee feeding products including Easy Scoop Feeding Bowls ( £3.99 , RRP £5.49 ) , Roll and Go Bib ( £2.49 , RRP £3.99 ) and Coloured Closer to Nature Bottles ( £7.99 , RRP £21.99 ) .
For parents who want to keep an eye on their little one at bedtime , the Kinderkraft Neste Baby Cot is perfect for ensuring that your baby has a great night ’ s sleep .
This 2-in-1 cot has the option of being free-standing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its easily adaptable long belts - and at £79.99 , families can save almost 20 % off the original RRP .
For those on the move , the My Babiie Travel Cot ( £29.99 ) features four mesh sides for great ventilation and a practical carry bag - ideal for visiting friends and family or travelling abroad with your little one .

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Lidl is having a baby and toddler event this week - with up to 64 per cent off.
Mums and dads looking to take advantage of deals, discounts and savings this year will surely want to flock to their local store.
Lidl, the budget supermarket, operates multiple stores across Birmingham and throughout the Midlands.
The bargain retailer is among the six most popular supermarkets in the country - and is famous for its wallet and purse friendly prices.
The budget supermarket will start its big event on Thursday, January 16, with prices starting at £2.49.
Mums and dads can also get up to 64 per cent off Tommee Tippee feeding products including Easy Scoop Feeding Bowls (£3.99, RRP £5.49), Roll and Go Bib (£2.49, RRP £3.99) and Coloured Closer to Nature Bottles (£7.99, RRP £21.99).
For parents who want to keep an eye on their little one at bedtime, the Kinderkraft Neste Baby Cot is perfect for ensuring that your baby has a great night’s sleep.
This 2-in-1 cot has the option of being free-standing or attachable to your bed, with its easily adaptable long belts - and at £79.99, families can save almost 20% off the original RRP.
For those on the move, the My Babiie Travel Cot (£29.99) features four mesh sides for great ventilation and a practical carry bag - ideal for visiting friends and family or travelling abroad with your little one.
Find your nearest store here.


birminghammail--2020-01-14--The Premier League transfer news that will disappoint Birmingham City and Leeds United - reports

Che Adams will not be leaving Southampton in the January transfer window .
That ’ s according to the Daily Mail who say the 23-year-old is ready to fight for his place at St Mary ’ s despite failing to open his Premier League account .
They claim Adams has been given assurances about his future by Ralph Hasenhuttl and that the Saints manager wants Adams to become a big part of the club going forward .
That despite the fact Adams had lost his place in the starting line-up , with 16-goal hitman Danny Ings in rampant form .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the target in the 19 games he has played since joining Southampton from Birmingham City for £15million in the summer .
That , combined with the presence of Michael Obafemi and Shane Long , had led to speculation he might be allowed to return to the Championship on loan to find his feet .
He had been extensively linked with a move to Leeds United as they sought a replacement for Eddie Nketiah who has returned to Arsenal on loan .
Blues were also likely to be interested in offering him a springboard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a solution to their own striker shortage .
However , Hasenhuttl ’ s faith , Saints ’ upturn in results - with five wins from their last six - and a promising cameo off the bench on Saturday have all contributed to the Mail ’ s story .
Adams was introduced as a substitute at Leicester City and set up Ings winner in a surprise 2-1 victory .

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Che Adams will not be leaving Southampton in the January transfer window.
That’s according to the Daily Mail who say the 23-year-old is ready to fight for his place at St Mary’s despite failing to open his Premier League account.
They claim Adams has been given assurances about his future by Ralph Hasenhuttl and that the Saints manager wants Adams to become a big part of the club going forward.
That despite the fact Adams had lost his place in the starting line-up, with 16-goal hitman Danny Ings in rampant form.
By contrast Adams is yet to find the target in the 19 games he has played since joining Southampton from Birmingham City for £15million in the summer.
That, combined with the presence of Michael Obafemi and Shane Long, had led to speculation he might be allowed to return to the Championship on loan to find his feet.
He had been extensively linked with a move to Leeds United as they sought a replacement for Eddie Nketiah who has returned to Arsenal on loan.
Blues were also likely to be interested in offering him a springboard among familiar surroundings - and finding themselves a solution to their own striker shortage.
However, Hasenhuttl’s faith, Saints’ upturn in results - with five wins from their last six - and a promising cameo off the bench on Saturday have all contributed to the Mail’s story.
Adams was introduced as a substitute at Leicester City and set up Ings winner in a surprise 2-1 victory.


birminghammail--2020-01-14--'Clearly a talent' - Pundit delivers verdict on Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah possibly joining Aston Villa

Danny Mills believes there is no reason why Arsenal forward Eddie Nketiah couldn ’ t succeed at Aston Villa .
Reports have begun to surface in recent days suggesting that Villa have submitted a loan bid for Nketiah , as Dean Smith looks to bolster his attacking options this month .
Smith ’ s side are set to be without Wesley Moraes for the rest of the season and are in desperate need of additional fire power in order to avoid the drop .
Nketiah has only recently returned to Gunners having spent the first half of the campaign on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But the north London club opted to recall the 20-year-old due to a lack of game time and Mills believes Smith would need to instill some confidence in the forward to get him back firing .
“ Well he ’ s clearly a talent and everybody can see that , ” Mills told Football Insider .
“ But for some reason , it didn ’ t happen for him at Leeds and Bielsa decided he wasn ’ t showing enough in games , he wasn ’ t showing enough in training and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ If every single manager likes the same type of player or the same type of character , then it ’ ll be a very boring game .
“ It ’ ll be very dull and everyone would play the same , results would be predictable week in week out .
“ The game is all about opinions , and this is where a manager earns his money , by perhaps taking a player it hasn ’ t worked out for and giving them confidence and turning their career around .
“ And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all managers are looking to do .
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Danny Mills believes there is no reason why Arsenal forward Eddie Nketiah couldn’t succeed at Aston Villa .
Reports have begun to surface in recent days suggesting that Villa have submitted a loan bid for Nketiah, as Dean Smith looks to bolster his attacking options this month.
Smith’s side are set to be without Wesley Moraes for the rest of the season and are in desperate need of additional fire power in order to avoid the drop.
Nketiah has only recently returned to Gunners having spent the first half of the campaign on loan at Leeds United in the Championship.
But the north London club opted to recall the 20-year-old due to a lack of game time and Mills believes Smith would need to instill some confidence in the forward to get him back firing.
“Well he’s clearly a talent and everybody can see that,” Mills told Football Insider .
“But for some reason, it didn’t happen for him at Leeds and Bielsa decided he wasn’t showing enough in games, he wasn’t showing enough in training and that’s all it is.
“If every single manager likes the same type of player or the same type of character, then it’ll be a very boring game.
“It’ll be very dull and everyone would play the same, results would be predictable week in week out.
“The game is all about opinions, and this is where a manager earns his money, by perhaps taking a player it hasn’t worked out for and giving them confidence and turning their career around.
“And in January, that’s what all managers are looking to do.”


birminghammail--2020-01-14--The major meeting that could cost Wolves millions - reports

A huge shake-up of gambling laws in British football could lead to a blanket ban on betting sponsorship , reports The Times .
The report suggests ministers have committed to reviewing the Gambling Act 2005 and the regulations surrounding shirt sponsorship and gambling advertising in sport in general will be scrutinised .
No fewer than 10 of the 20 Premier League clubs have betting firms as shirt sponsors , including Wolverhampton Wanderers who agreed a record breaking 'long term ' partnership with ManBetX in June .
The Times states : “ Even if the government stops short of imposing a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understood the Labour opposition would seek to introduce amendments to any new legislation proposing that it is outlawed.
” A spokesman for the Department for Digital , Culture , Media and Sport told The Times : “ We are committed to reviewing the Gambling Act to ensure that regulations are fit for the digital age .
The government will not hesitate to take further action to help protect people from gambling-related harm.
” Wolves are one of many Premier League and EFL teams to enjoy sponsorship deals with betting firms and were backed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also sponsored by Sky Bet which means it ’ s quite possibly at greater risk than the Premier League if the government decides to pull the plug on betting backing .
A spokesman for the Premier League said : “ Betting and sport have a historic association .
The government has a vital role in ensuring that an effective regulatory regime is in place and to help protect people from gambling-related harm .
“ All our clubs have always fully complied with all regulatory requirements and will continue to do so .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the government review .
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A huge shake-up of gambling laws in British football could lead to a blanket ban on betting sponsorship, reports The Times.
The report suggests ministers have committed to reviewing the Gambling Act 2005 and the regulations surrounding shirt sponsorship and gambling advertising in sport in general will be scrutinised.
No fewer than 10 of the 20 Premier League clubs have betting firms as shirt sponsors, including Wolverhampton Wanderers who agreed a record breaking 'long term' partnership with ManBetX in June.
The Times states: “Even if the government stops short of imposing a ban on shirt sponsorship, it is understood the Labour opposition would seek to introduce amendments to any new legislation proposing that it is outlawed.”
A spokesman for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport told The Times: “We are committed to reviewing the Gambling Act to ensure that regulations are fit for the digital age. The government will not hesitate to take further action to help protect people from gambling-related harm.”
Wolves are one of many Premier League and EFL teams to enjoy sponsorship deals with betting firms and were backed by W88 last season.
The EFL is also sponsored by Sky Bet which means it’s quite possibly at greater risk than the Premier League if the government decides to pull the plug on betting backing.
A spokesman for the Premier League said: “Betting and sport have a historic association. The government has a vital role in ensuring that an effective regulatory regime is in place and to help protect people from gambling-related harm.
“All our clubs have always fully complied with all regulatory requirements and will continue to do so. The Premier League looks forward to contributing to the government review.”


birminghammail--2020-01-14--The major meeting that could cost Aston Villa millions - reports

A huge shake-up of gambling laws in British football could lead to a blanket ban on betting sponsorship , reports The Times .
The report suggests ministers have committed to reviewing the Gambling Act 2005 and the regulations surrounding shirt sponsorship and gambling advertising in sport in general will be scrutinised .
No fewer than 10 of the 20 Premier League clubs have betting firms as shirt sponsors , including Aston Villa who agreed a record-breaking deal with W88 in June .
The Times states : “ Even if the government stops short of imposing a ban on shirt sponsorship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would seek to introduce amendments to any new legislation proposing that it is outlawed.
” A spokesman for the Department for Digital , Culture , Media and Sport told The Times : “ We are committed to reviewing the Gambling Act to ensure that regulations are fit for the digital age .
The government will not hesitate to take further action to help protect people from gambling-related harm.
” Villa are one of many Premier League and EFL teams to enjoy sponsorship deals with betting firms and were backed by 32Red last season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sky Bet which means it ’ s quite possibly at greater risk than the Premier League if the government decides to pull the plug on betting backing .
A spokesman for the Premier League said : “ Betting and sport have a historic association .
The government has a vital role in ensuring that an effective regulatory regime is in place and to help protect people from gambling-related harm .
“ All our clubs have always fully complied with all regulatory requirements and will continue to do so .
The Premier League looks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
”

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A huge shake-up of gambling laws in British football could lead to a blanket ban on betting sponsorship, reports The Times.
The report suggests ministers have committed to reviewing the Gambling Act 2005 and the regulations surrounding shirt sponsorship and gambling advertising in sport in general will be scrutinised.
No fewer than 10 of the 20 Premier League clubs have betting firms as shirt sponsors, including Aston Villa who agreed a record-breaking deal with W88 in June.
The Times states: “Even if the government stops short of imposing a ban on shirt sponsorship, it is understood the Labour opposition would seek to introduce amendments to any new legislation proposing that it is outlawed.”
A spokesman for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport told The Times: “We are committed to reviewing the Gambling Act to ensure that regulations are fit for the digital age. The government will not hesitate to take further action to help protect people from gambling-related harm.”
Villa are one of many Premier League and EFL teams to enjoy sponsorship deals with betting firms and were backed by 32Red last season.
The EFL is also sponsored by Sky Bet which means it’s quite possibly at greater risk than the Premier League if the government decides to pull the plug on betting backing.
A spokesman for the Premier League said: “Betting and sport have a historic association. The government has a vital role in ensuring that an effective regulatory regime is in place and to help protect people from gambling-related harm.
“All our clubs have always fully complied with all regulatory requirements and will continue to do so. The Premier League looks forward to contributing to the government review.”