birminghammail--2020-01-28--'No, no, no!' - Aston Villa sent transfer message over Birmingham City starlet Jude Bellingham

Birmingham City fans have given their thoughts on the transfer rumour linking Aston Villa with a move for Jude Bellingham .
Blues ' starlet has reportedly been the subject of an offer from Villa , with Chelsea and Leicester City also said to be interested in the 16-year-old .
Manchester United have shown a concrete interest in recent weeks , Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side seeing a bid rejected for the youngster .
Bellingham has been a revelation for Blues this season , the starlet making 27 appearances in all competitions and scoring four goals .
Coming through Blues ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the St Andrew 's faithful and as such they do n't want to see him leave .
Here 's the pick of the reaction from the Blues faithful on social media ... Martin Callus : Absolutely zero chance of him going there ... .. Phil Hyde : I 've got more chance of winning the lottery 10 weeks in a row John Hall : Surely what is best for his career is more important than petty rivalry ?
Adam Radigan : Knowing our luck we would sell jude to villa for 5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rest of the season as part of the deal Phil Jones : Ha ha they have n't got that money !
Terry Kemp : If he would rather stay a blues than go to man its .
Villa must have no chance.
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Darren Darkes : Yeah right ... Jude Bellingham is a Blue is a Blue ... .
Nicholas Wellsbury : Jude Bellingham no way no no no aston villa Martin Eaton : More chance of signing me

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Birmingham City fans have given their thoughts on the transfer rumour linking Aston Villa with a move for Jude Bellingham.
Blues' starlet has reportedly been the subject of an offer from Villa, with Chelsea and Leicester City also said to be interested in the 16-year-old.
Manchester United have shown a concrete interest in recent weeks, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side seeing a bid rejected for the youngster.
Bellingham has been a revelation for Blues this season, the starlet making 27 appearances in all competitions and scoring four goals.
Coming through Blues' ranks means Bellingham has a special connection with the St Andrew's faithful and as such they don't want to see him leave.
Here's the pick of the reaction from the Blues faithful on social media...
Martin Callus : Absolutely zero chance of him going there.....
Phil Hyde : I've got more chance of winning the lottery 10 weeks in a row
John Hall : Surely what is best for his career is more important than petty rivalry?
Adam Radigan : Knowing our luck we would sell jude to villa for 5 million and get Hogan on loan for the rest of the season as part of the deal
Phil Jones : Ha ha they haven't got that money!
Tom Preston : Jude won’t got there. He’s a Bluenose.. KRO
Terry Kemp : If he would rather stay a blues than go to man its. Villa must have no chance.???
Darren Darkes : Yeah right... Jude Bellingham is a Blue is a Blue....
Nicholas Wellsbury : Jude Bellingham no way no no no aston villa
Martin Eaton : More chance of signing me


birminghammail--2020-01-28--Birmingham City transfers live: Scott Hogan latest as Aston Villa join Manchester United in race for

Birmingham City transfers live: Scott Hogan latest as Aston Villa join Manchester United in race for Jude Bellingham

Welcome to Tuesday 's transfer blog for Birmingham City fans .
With the transfer window closing this week , we @ @ @ @ @ the latest news and rumours surrounding Blues .
From morning until night we will be @ @ @ @ @ news , gossip , analysis and opinion .
With Pep Clotet looking to strengthen his @ @ @ @ @ the campaign , it promises to be an interesting period of transfer activity at the @ @ @ @ @ to be of interest to Manchester United , with reports suggesting that a £25 million @ @ @ @ @ offing .
Join us every day until the transfer window closes , with less than @ @ @ @ @ ceases trading .
Follow all the action below ...

Welcome to our deadline day transfer blog for Birmingham City fans.
With the transfer window closing today, we take a look at all the latest news and rumours surrounding Blues.
From morning until night we will be here with all the breaking news, gossip, analysis and opinion.
With Pep Clotet looking to strengthen his side for the rest of the campaign, it promises to be an interesting day of transfer activity at the club.
Jude Bellingham continues to be of interest to Manchester United, with reports suggesting that a £25 million bid has been turned down.
Join us today until the transfer window closes.
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birminghammail--2020-01-28--Aston Villa transfer news live - Jude Bellingham, Adebayor, Slimani and more

Welcome to Tuesday 's LIVE Aston Villa coverage , brought to you by BirminghamLive .
After the win over Watford @ @ @ @ @ Leicester City and the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg later tonight .
But before that @ @ @ @ @ remaining for Villa to add to their squad with new signings .
Louie Barry became @ @ @ @ @ last Thursday , the former West Bromwich Albion man joining from Barcelona , and the @ @ @ @ @ impressing for the club 's Under-23s .
He follows Mbwana Samatta , Pepe Reina and @ @ @ @ @ tries to reshape his squad for the battle against the drop .
Villa are still @ @ @ @ @ but surprise deals may turn up as we edge closer to the deadline .
Follow @ @ @ @ @

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Explained: Borja Baston
The Spaniard, 27, will arrive on a short-term deal on a free transfer. Swansea are more than happy to let him go given his contract is set to expire this summer. Here, Swansea City reporter for Wales Online, Ian Mitchelmore, provides the following lowdown, with Villa just taking up the striker’s wages.
It’s worth noting that Baston has the same agent as Pepe Reina while the forward knows Villa’s sporting director Suso from his time in Spain.
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How has this deal suddenly come about, is Baston out-of-favour at Swans - why?
Borja started the season like a house on fire, scoring five goals in August. But his style has never suited Swansea, and once he struggled again, he lost his place to Sam Surridge, and more recently Rhian Brewster. His sky-high wages are also a huge problem for Swansea, so from a financial point of view, offloading him will be a huge help to the club.
What’s been Baston’s story at Swansea, a big-money signing in 2016... not happened?
He came into a Swansea side that had abandoned their famed style of play and managed just one goal in his debut season at the club, despite being the club-record signing. He had two season-long loans in Spain before returning to the club last summer, but it’s safe to say he’s - pound for pound - one of the worst signings in the club’s history.
What are his strengths/weaknesses?
He’s a pretty good finisher, as he showed in August. His clinical nature was vital as Swansea collected a significant number of points, despite not playing to their full potential. As for weaknesses, he’s not the quickest, so running in behind isn’t an option. He’s not the most mobile either, so he’s not someone you’ll see pressing from the front.
Just how surprised are Swansea given Premier League interest? Can he cut it?
It’s come as a huge surprise. The club have been willing to sell him for some time now in a bid to reduce the wage bill, but after such a woeful scoring record since joining the club, for a Premier League club to come knocking is quite simply astonishing. Can he cut it? He hasn’t at Swansea, but you don’t play for the likes of Atletico Madrid without having something about you.


birminghammail--2020-01-28--Trial of Extinction Rebellion protesters collapses after CPS 'abject failure'

A trial of Extinction Rebellion protesters , including some of the Midlands , has collapsed after what a judge described as an `` abject failure '' by the Crown Prosecution Service .
Five climate activists were accused of gluing themselves to the concourse between London City Airport and its DLR station in October , and were due to go on trial at City of London Magistrates ' Court on Tuesday .
But the charges were dismissed after a police officer who was due to be a prosecution witness was not given enough notice about the date of the trial and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Judge Vincent McDade said : `` There has been an abject failure by the Crown Prosecution Service to ensure that this case has been properly managed . ''
He said the absent police officer was required from the outset .
`` Had the CPS acted efficiently and warned the witness as soon as possible after the case management hearing on November 7 this matter would proceed today with that witness giving live evidence , '' he said .
The judge said the officer - who made the arrests - was a `` vital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the arrests '' .
He said he had `` no option but to dismiss all matters against all defendants '' .
The five defendants who faced a charge of aggravated trespass were Claudia Fisher , 57 , from Brighton , Phoebe Valentine , 23 , from Brighton , David Lambert , 60 , from Gloucestershire , Senan Clifford , 59 , from Gloucestershire , and John Burrage , also known as Ben Bont , 42 , from West Wales .
Former chief government scientist Professor Sir David King had been prepared to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outside the court before he took his seat in the public gallery , he said climate change is `` the most important issue humanity has ever had to face up to '' .
Afterwards he said the five got off on a technicality , but added : `` On the other hand , the judge was relatively sympathetic , I thought . ''
He described the actions of the Extinction Rebellion activists as a `` brave attempt '' to get the `` critically important '' issue to the forefront .
After the charges @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` That did not go how I expected .
It was a complete surprise . ''
Asked if she plans to get involved in future protests , she said : `` Absolutely .
Absolutely .
This movement is going bigger and bigger .
It 's unstoppable . ''

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A trial of Extinction Rebellion protesters, including some of the Midlands, has collapsed after what a judge described as an "abject failure" by the Crown Prosecution Service.
Five climate activists were accused of gluing themselves to the concourse between London City Airport and its DLR station in October, and were due to go on trial at City of London Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.
But the charges were dismissed after a police officer who was due to be a prosecution witness was not given enough notice about the date of the trial and had booked time off.
Deputy District Judge Vincent McDade said: "There has been an abject failure by the Crown Prosecution Service to ensure that this case has been properly managed."
He said the absent police officer was required from the outset.
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"Had the CPS acted efficiently and warned the witness as soon as possible after the case management hearing on November 7 this matter would proceed today with that witness giving live evidence," he said.
The judge said the officer - who made the arrests - was a "vital witness to establish the lawfulness or otherwise of the arrests".
He said he had "no option but to dismiss all matters against all defendants".
The five defendants who faced a charge of aggravated trespass were Claudia Fisher, 57, from Brighton, Phoebe Valentine, 23, from Brighton, David Lambert, 60, from Gloucestershire, Senan Clifford, 59, from Gloucestershire, and John Burrage, also known as Ben Bont, 42, from West Wales.
Former chief government scientist Professor Sir David King had been prepared to give evidence at the trial.
Speaking outside the court before he took his seat in the public gallery, he said climate change is "the most important issue humanity has ever had to face up to".
Afterwards he said the five got off on a technicality, but added: "On the other hand, the judge was relatively sympathetic, I thought."
He described the actions of the Extinction Rebellion activists as a "brave attempt" to get the "critically important" issue to the forefront.
After the charges were dismissed, Ms Fisher told PA: "That did not go how I expected. It was a complete surprise."
Asked if she plans to get involved in future protests, she said: "Absolutely. Absolutely. This movement is going bigger and bigger. It's unstoppable."


birminghammail--2020-01-28--Ruth Jones' heartbreaking update over new Gavin and Stacey series on NTAs red carpet

Ruth Jones has said there are no plans for a new season of Gavin And Stacey as she celebrated its Christmas special on the red carpet at the 25th National Television Awards .
The actress , who created the BBC show with James Corden , walked the carpet at London 's O2 with her co-stars , including Rob Brydon .
The sitcom returned after nearly 10 years for a one-off festive episode and drew an average of 11.6 million viewers in the overnight ratings .
Jones told the PA news agency : `` We had no idea whether after 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We thought a few people would watch it but we did not expect eight and a half million .
It was a shock - a lovely shock and a huge compliment . ''
She added : `` We do n't have any plans at all ( for a new series ) .
That 's the truth .
`` We still have the same situation , which is that James and I live on different continents , so getting together to write is very difficult , so who knows ?
At the moment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of former Love Island stars also walked the carpet , including ex-champion and new father Jack Fincham .
The reality TV star , who won the 2018 series of the ITV2 show with his former partner Dani Dyer , stunned fans by revealing he had welcomed a baby girl this month .
He told PA : `` It 's such an amazing feeling .
When people say this to you 'Oh , when you have a child you will feel different ... ' - I get it now .
`` I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was just staring at her face .
It just does n't get boring .
It 's just amazing .
You just keep looking at this little person thinking , ' I created that ' .
It 's amazing . ''
Fincham did not disclose the identity of the mother of the baby , called Blossom , although he said that they are not in a relationship .
John Barrowman and the stars of RuPaul 's Drag Race UK were the first on the carpet .
Series winner The Vivienne was joined by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The National Television Awards is being broadcast live on ITV from 7pm .

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Ruth Jones has said there are no plans for a new season of Gavin And Stacey as she celebrated its Christmas special on the red carpet at the 25th National Television Awards.
The actress, who created the BBC show with James Corden, walked the carpet at London's O2 with her co-stars, including Rob Brydon.
The sitcom returned after nearly 10 years for a one-off festive episode and drew an average of 11.6 million viewers in the overnight ratings.
Jones told the PA news agency: "We had no idea whether after 10 years people would be interested still.
"We thought a few people would watch it but we did not expect eight and a half million. It was a shock - a lovely shock and a huge compliment."
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She added: "We don't have any plans at all (for a new series). That's the truth.
"We still have the same situation, which is that James and I live on different continents, so getting together to write is very difficult, so who knows? At the moment there are no plans."
A number of former Love Island stars also walked the carpet, including ex-champion and new father Jack Fincham.
The reality TV star, who won the 2018 series of the ITV2 show with his former partner Dani Dyer, stunned fans by revealing he had welcomed a baby girl this month.
He told PA: "It's such an amazing feeling. When people say this to you 'Oh, when you have a child you will feel different...' - I get it now.
"I was holding her watching the TV, and I was just staring at her face. It just doesn't get boring. It's just amazing. You just keep looking at this little person thinking, 'I created that'. It's amazing."
Fincham did not disclose the identity of the mother of the baby, called Blossom, although he said that they are not in a relationship.
John Barrowman and the stars of RuPaul's Drag Race UK were the first on the carpet.
Series winner The Vivienne was joined by Baga Chipz, both sporting outlandish looks.
The National Television Awards is being broadcast live on ITV from 7pm.


birminghammail--2020-01-28--Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight issues huge update over season six at NTAs

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight has issued a huge update over the upcoming series this evening .
Knight , who was born and bred in Birmingham , issued the update as Peaky Blinders season six gets ready to film .
At the National Television Awards tonight , Peaky Blinders will compete for the Best Drama award .
And ahead of finding out if his Birmingham based gang drama won the gong , Knight told PA about the next series .
The writer and creator said : `` ( It 's going to be ) better than ever .
It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moving the story forward .
We always jump in time so we are into the 30s .
Expect the unexpected . ''
Knight then added : `` Because of the nature of the decade , the 30s , we know what happened at the end - that war began .
There are rumblings and rumours of war and that is overshadowing the whole thing .
`` It makes it all the more ... the stakes are higher . ''
Knight previously confirmed season six of the drama , which moved to BBC One @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , would be filmed in Brum .
The fifth season of the show saw Tommy Shelby , played by Cillian Murphy , square off against new adversary , politician Oswald Mosley .

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Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight has issued a huge update over the upcoming series this evening.
Knight, who was born and bred in Birmingham, issued the update as Peaky Blinders season six gets ready to film.
At the National Television Awards tonight, Peaky Blinders will compete for the Best Drama award.
And ahead of finding out if his Birmingham based gang drama won the gong, Knight told PA about the next series.
The writer and creator said: "(It's going to be) better than ever. It's the best yet.
"It's moving the story forward. We always jump in time so we are into the 30s. Expect the unexpected."
Knight then added: "Because of the nature of the decade, the 30s, we know what happened at the end - that war began. There are rumblings and rumours of war and that is overshadowing the whole thing.
"It makes it all the more... the stakes are higher."
Knight previously confirmed season six of the drama, which moved to BBC One for its fifth season in September 2019, would be filmed in Brum.
The fifth season of the show saw Tommy Shelby, played by Cillian Murphy, square off against new adversary, politician Oswald Mosley.


birminghammail--2020-01-29--‘Maybe just maybe’ - This Aston Villa message will melt your heart

Jack Grealish will lead his beloved Aston Villa out at Wembley on March 1 in the final of the Carabao Cup .
He helped set up a third visit to the national stadium in as many seasons for Villa as they secured a dramatic victory over Leicester City in the semi-final second leg .
Grealish set up Matt Targett ’ s opening goal and could have had another assist if Mbwana Samatta had connected with his cross in another fine performance .
Villa ’ s last domestic success was the League Cup in 1996 and Grealish ’ s dad , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ young Jack with the trophy .
He added the caption : “ Maybe just maybe .
Upthevilla ” .
With the score at 1-1 from the first leg at the King Power Stadium , Villa were ahead inside the opening 12 minutes as Matt Targett got on the end of a cute Jack Grealish pass and buried the ball past Kasper Schmeichel .
Leicester were level with 18 minutes to go when Kelechi Iheanacho – who also struck at the King Power Stadium three weeks ago – ghosted in at the back post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ low cross .
The captivating tie looked to be heading for a penalty shoot-out , with extra time now off the menu in the semi-final .
But Trezeguet had other ideas , the substitute pouncing onto a perfect Ahmed Elmohamady delivery in stoppage time to send Villa Park into raptures – and Dean Smith ’ s side into the final .
Villa will face either Manchester City or Manchester United in the final with City leading 3-1 going into Wednesday 's second leg at the Etihad .

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Jack Grealish will lead his beloved Aston Villa out at Wembley on March 1 in the final of the Carabao Cup.
He helped set up a third visit to the national stadium in as many seasons for Villa as they secured a dramatic victory over Leicester City in the semi-final second leg.
Grealish set up Matt Targett’s opening goal and could have had another assist if Mbwana Samatta had connected with his cross in another fine performance.
Villa’s last domestic success was the League Cup in 1996 and Grealish’s dad, Kevin, shared a snap of a young Jack with the trophy.
He added the caption: “Maybe just maybe. Upthevilla”.
With the score at 1-1 from the first leg at the King Power Stadium, Villa were ahead inside the opening 12 minutes as Matt Targett got on the end of a cute Jack Grealish pass and buried the ball past Kasper Schmeichel.
Leicester were level with 18 minutes to go when Kelechi Iheanacho – who also struck at the King Power Stadium three weeks ago – ghosted in at the back post to fire home James Maddison’s low cross.
The captivating tie looked to be heading for a penalty shoot-out, with extra time now off the menu in the semi-final.
But Trezeguet had other ideas, the substitute pouncing onto a perfect Ahmed Elmohamady delivery in stoppage time to send Villa Park into raptures – and Dean Smith’s side into the final.
Villa will face either Manchester City or Manchester United in the final with City leading 3-1 going into Wednesday's second leg at the Etihad.


birminghammail--2020-01-29--Mum slammed over giving kids 'too much food' in lunchbox reveals heartbreaking reason

A mum-of-four has defended the amount of food she packs for her children 's lunch after she was blasted for giving her kids too much grub .
The woman was surprised to be attacked online over her lunchbox snaps in the latest round of the Facebook mummy wars .
Other parents slammed her with judgmental comments on the pictures of her kids ' school lunches , MirrorOnline reports .
She shared colourful images of the lunchboxes she packed for her kids , which contained sandwiches , crisps , pretzels , fruit , and local sponge cake treat , lamingtons .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ packed lunches for her four children .
The Australian woman , who remained anonymous , insisted her children were not overweight and did n't waste food .
But her post sparked an unexpected row , and the mum was forced to reveal the emotional reason why she packed such generous lunches for her kids .
She told critics that she did n't skimp on lunch snacks because she often 'starved ' as a child and wanted to give them what she never had , according to the Mail Online .
Other mothers made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ How do they have time to eat and play too , '' one said .
Another added : 'My kids would n't eat all that in a week . '
She hit back at her detractors , writing that they had their `` knickers in a twist '' and that she preferred to give her kids a varied diet because as a child she was often `` starving '' .
She wrote : `` I was lucky to get even three food items .
I do this to ensure they do n't get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will eat them when they get home instead of an afternoon snack . ''
After her post attracted a flurry of interest , she also reportedly explained what one of her primary school children would eat on a typical lunch .
The child 's lunchbox would include : one sandwich , a handful of grapes and blueberries , 12 pretzels , one lamington finger , five crackers with five slicers of cheese , a packet of crisps , and sometimes a slice of watermelon .
She said the scholl head teacher had previously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's lunch , asking if they had room for anything else in their bags .
She replied : `` Yeah , we managed to fit a drink bottle and a hat as well . ''

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A mum-of-four has defended the amount of food she packs for her children's lunch after she was blasted for giving her kids too much grub.
The woman was surprised to be attacked online over her lunchbox snaps in the latest round of the Facebook mummy wars.
Other parents slammed her with judgmental comments on the pictures of her kids' school lunches, MirrorOnline reports.
She shared colourful images of the lunchboxes she packed for her kids, which contained sandwiches, crisps, pretzels, fruit, and local sponge cake treat, lamingtons.
But she was forced to defend the packed lunches for her four children. The Australian woman, who remained anonymous, insisted her children were not overweight and didn't waste food.
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But her post sparked an unexpected row, and the mum was forced to reveal the emotional reason why she packed such generous lunches for her kids.
She told critics that she didn't skimp on lunch snacks because she often 'starved' as a child and wanted to give them what she never had, according to the Mail Online.
Other mothers made judging comments on her post.
"How do they have time to eat and play too," one said. Another added: 'My kids wouldn't eat all that in a week.'
She hit back at her detractors, writing that they had their "knickers in a twist" and that she preferred to give her kids a varied diet because as a child she was often "starving".
She wrote: "I was lucky to get even three food items. I do this to ensure they don't get hungry. If they have leftovers they will eat them when they get home instead of an afternoon snack."
After her post attracted a flurry of interest, she also reportedly explained what one of her primary school children would eat on a typical lunch.
The child's lunchbox would include: one sandwich, a handful of grapes and blueberries, 12 pretzels, one lamington finger, five crackers with five slicers of cheese, a packet of crisps, and sometimes a slice of watermelon.
She said the scholl head teacher had previously joked about the size of her children's lunch, asking if they had room for anything else in their bags.
She replied: "Yeah, we managed to fit a drink bottle and a hat as well."


birminghammail--2020-01-29--Birmingham City transfers live: Scott Hogan joins, Maddison update as Villa and Man Utd linked with

Birmingham City transfers live: Scott Hogan joins, Maddison update as Villa and Man Utd linked with Jude

Welcome to Wednesday 's transfer blog for Birmingham City fans .
With the transfer window closing this week , we @ @ @ @ @ the latest news and rumours surrounding Blues .
From morning until night we will be @ @ @ @ @ news , gossip , analysis and opinion .
With Pep Clotet looking to strengthen his @ @ @ @ @ the campaign , it promises to be an interesting period of transfer activity at the @ @ @ @ @ to be of interest to Manchester United , with reports suggesting that a £25 million @ @ @ @ @ .
Join us every day until the transfer window closes , with less than a @ @ @ @ @ trading .
Follow all the action below ...


birminghammail--2020-01-29--An online auction is selling boats seized from a harbour for just £80

Birmingham is a land-locked city - but many Brummies still long to own their own boat .
Now there 's a chance to snap up a cut-price craft with an online auction selling boats for as little as £80 .
Vessels impounded at Bristol harbour - which is just 88 miles from Birmingham - are set to be sold online between February 1 and March 1 , with 82 per cent of proceeds to go towards regeneration of the harbourside , BristolLive reports .
There will be 22 boats - ranging in size and condition - going under the hammer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The boats are seized for various reasons by the Harbour Authority .
“ Some people just disappear , while other people just fall into arrears so much they decide the boat ’ s not worth it and the Harbour can have it .
“ We run an auction of this kind around every two years .
I ’ d estimate we raised around £16,000 for the Harbour last time , and we ’ re targeting something in that region again.
” Mr Cockle , owner of Crown Consultants and Auctioneers , believes the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ classic Nelson Pilot boat dating back to 1969 .
More than 40ft in length and 11ft wide , the “ star attraction ” twin-engine Nelson is named The Queen of Sheba and worth around £15,000 .
The auction listing says the boat has seating for up to eight people and is in “ remarkable condition given she has languished in the Bristol Harbour for a few years ” .
On the other end of the scale are dinghies , canoes and other boats expected to go for a lower price .
Mr Cockle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DIY aspect about yourself , there will be some you can pick up for about £80 .
We have boats going back as far as the 1960s , and if they ’ re a good representation of a very early model , there might not be many around.
” Buyers will not be able to just keep their new boats moored in Bristol Harbour , with a waiting list of more than a year for a berth .
“ You ’ ll have 30 days to remove your boat from the Harbour after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to go on a waiting list , ” Mr Cockle said .
“ Money raised from the sales goes back into the Harbour , so it ’ s a good thing for the local community and it clears away the boats no longer being used .
“ The Harbour is evolving all the time , and it needs to have the old removed to make room for the new.
” Public viewings of the boats are available every Saturday and Sunday in February , between 10am and 4pm .
To enter interest in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gc-c.co.uk or phone 07557043636 .
You can see individual listings for the boats here .

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Conor Gogarty, Brett Gibbons)

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Birmingham is a land-locked city - but many Brummies still long to own their own boat.
Now there's a chance to snap up a cut-price craft with an online auction selling boats for as little as £80.
Vessels impounded at Bristol harbour - which is just 88 miles from Birmingham - are set to be sold online between February 1 and March 1, with 82 per cent of proceeds to go towards regeneration of the harbourside, BristolLive reports.
There will be 22 boats - ranging in size and condition - going under the hammer. Auctioneer Graham Cockle said: “The boats are seized for various reasons by the Harbour Authority.
“Some people just disappear, while other people just fall into arrears so much they decide the boat’s not worth it and the Harbour can have it.
“We run an auction of this kind around every two years. I’d estimate we raised around £16,000 for the Harbour last time, and we’re targeting something in that region again.”
Mr Cockle, owner of Crown Consultants and Auctioneers, believes the most attractive 'lot' will be a classic Nelson Pilot boat dating back to 1969. More than 40ft in length and 11ft wide, the “star attraction” twin-engine Nelson is named The Queen of Sheba and worth around £15,000.
The auction listing says the boat has seating for up to eight people and is in “remarkable condition given she has languished in the Bristol Harbour for a few years”.
On the other end of the scale are dinghies, canoes and other boats expected to go for a lower price.
Mr Cockle said: “If you have the DIY aspect about yourself, there will be some you can pick up for about £80. We have boats going back as far as the 1960s, and if they’re a good representation of a very early model, there might not be many around.”
Buyers will not be able to just keep their new boats moored in Bristol Harbour, with a waiting list of more than a year for a berth.
“You’ll have 30 days to remove your boat from the Harbour after the auction, because it would have to go on a waiting list,” Mr Cockle said.
“Money raised from the sales goes back into the Harbour, so it’s a good thing for the local community and it clears away the boats no longer being used.
“The Harbour is evolving all the time, and it needs to have the old removed to make room for the new.”
Public viewings of the boats are available every Saturday and Sunday in February, between 10am and 4pm. To enter interest in a lot or register, email graham@gc-c.co.uk or phone 07557043636.
You can see individual listings for the boats here.


birminghammail--2020-01-29--Birmingham City make their first signing of the transfer window - from Aston Villa

Birmingham City have agreed the loan signing of Aston Villa striker Scott Hogan .
Blues have been working on the deal for the last few days as they sought to bolster their attacking options .
Hogan was at their Trillion Trophy Training Centre on Tuesday and the deal has been confirmed on Wednesday afternoon .
The Potters are happy to let the 27-year-old go and he clearly has no future with Villa , meaning he had a couple of days before the transfer window closes to sort his immediate future .
Blues are in desperate need of support for Lukas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even more pronounced following injury to Kerim Mrabti and the departure of Odin Bailey on loan to Forest Green .
Jutkiewicz has carried the goal-scoring burden for the whole season with ten and is currently on target to break last season ’ s career high of 14 in a single campaign .
Hogan , who has signed for the rest of the season , spent his formative years in non-league football before being given his chance with Brentford .
After overcoming a bad knee injury he sparkled at Griffin Park and earned a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he never established himself at Villa and has since been on loan with Sheffield United last season - and Stoke this .
He has 10 goals from 61 appearances for Villa and was loaned out to help the Blades clinch promotion at the back end of last season .
He scored in a 2-0 win against Ipswich Town at Bramall Lane in April which effectively sealed top-flight football for Chris Wilder ’ s team .
Hogan scored both goals in Stoke ’ s 2-2 draw against Derby County and also provided the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season with a late strike in October .
But after Stoke changed managers , sacking Nathan Jones , Hogan fell out of favour .
He has been capped eight times by Ireland .

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Birmingham City have agreed the loan signing of Aston Villa striker Scott Hogan.
Blues have been working on the deal for the last few days as they sought to bolster their attacking options.
Hogan was at their Trillion Trophy Training Centre on Tuesday and the deal has been confirmed on Wednesday afternoon.
The Potters are happy to let the 27-year-old go and he clearly has no future with Villa, meaning he had a couple of days before the transfer window closes to sort his immediate future.
Blues are in desperate need of support for Lukas Jutkiewicz, a situation that has become even more pronounced following injury to Kerim Mrabti and the departure of Odin Bailey on loan to Forest Green.
Jutkiewicz has carried the goal-scoring burden for the whole season with ten and is currently on target to break last season’s career high of 14 in a single campaign.
Hogan,who has signed for the rest of the season, spent his formative years in non-league football before being given his chance with Brentford.
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After overcoming a bad knee injury he sparkled at Griffin Park and earned a £12million move to Aston Villa.
However, he never established himself at Villa and has since been on loan with Sheffield United last season - and Stoke this.
He has 10 goals from 61 appearances for Villa and was loaned out to help the Blades clinch promotion at the back end of last season.
He scored in a 2-0 win against Ipswich Town at Bramall Lane in April which effectively sealed top-flight football for Chris Wilder’s team.
Hogan scored both goals in Stoke’s 2-2 draw against Derby County and also provided the Potters with their first win of this season with a late strike in October.
But after Stoke changed managers, sacking Nathan Jones, Hogan fell out of favour.
He has been capped eight times by Ireland.


birminghammail--2020-01-29--Where West Brom stand on those Bright Osayi-Samuel links

West Brom do like Queens Park Rangers winger Bright Osayi-Samuel - but he ’ s not Albion ’ s primary target before the window shuts .
Osayi-Samuel , 22 , has been in excellent form this season under Mark Warburton at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium and is believed to be valued at around £8m , with a couple of Premier League clubs also looking at him .
The former Blackpool man has scored five goals in 24 appearances to date this season , and was actually one of the Hoops ’ best performers - despite only appearing from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - when Albion were victorious in the capital back in September .
Reports in the national press on Wednesday morning suggested that Osayi-Samuel was to be the subject of a bid from the Baggies , but at this moment in time BirminghamLive understands that he ’ s not the club ’ s priority in the transfer window .
Top flight pair Southampton and Burnley are also understood to be keeping tabs on the pacy wideman .
Albion , who dropped down to second place in the Championship table on Tuesday after defeat at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in seven league matches and efforts are being made to strengthen the squad in the final days of the month in the hope that new additions will be able to reignite the campaign flame which is in serious danger of being blown out .
They ’ ve managed to recruit Callum Robinson on Wednesday , on a loan deal from Premier League Sheffield United until the end of the season , but they ’ re after another forward thinking player before Friday ’ s 11pm deadline .

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West Brom do like Queens Park Rangers winger Bright Osayi-Samuel - but he’s not Albion’s primary target before the window shuts.
Osayi-Samuel, 22, has been in excellent form this season under Mark Warburton at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium and is believed to be valued at around £8m, with a couple of Premier League clubs also looking at him.
The former Blackpool man has scored five goals in 24 appearances to date this season, and was actually one of the Hoops’ best performers - despite only appearing from the bench with 20 minutes left to play - when Albion were victorious in the capital back in September.
Reports in the national press on Wednesday morning suggested that Osayi-Samuel was to be the subject of a bid from the Baggies, but at this moment in time BirminghamLive understands that he’s not the club’s priority in the transfer window.
Top flight pair Southampton and Burnley are also understood to be keeping tabs on the pacy wideman.
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Albion, who dropped down to second place in the Championship table on Tuesday after defeat at Cardiff City, have now not won in seven league matches and efforts are being made to strengthen the squad in the final days of the month in the hope that new additions will be able to reignite the campaign flame which is in serious danger of being blown out.
They’ve managed to recruit Callum Robinson on Wednesday, on a loan deal from Premier League Sheffield United until the end of the season, but they’re after another forward thinking player before Friday’s 11pm deadline.


birminghammail--2020-01-29--Woman who suffered two miscarriages on same date one year apart finally gives birth

A mum who endured two miscarriages on the same date in the same hospital room one year apart has finally given birth to a ‘ miracle ’ rainbow baby .
Katie Bonful , 31 , went through years of heartache before she finally gave birth to her son , Maximus , now seven months old .
Mum-of-one Katie miscarried her first baby after experiencing some heavily bleeding during her second trimester on March 9 2017 .
She fell pregnant again , but went into early labour and miscarried in the same hospital room at St Thomas , Westminster , on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a third time in August 2018 and had a high chance of premature labour so had weekly check-ups until she went into labour at 38 weeks .
She gave birth to healthy 6lb 13oz boy and Katie and partner , Richard , 33 , said rainbow baby Maximus is a ‘ miracle ’ .
Katie , an admissions officer , from Dartford , Kent , said : “ Going through a miscarriage once is heart-breaking enough , let alone twice .
“ I couldn ’ t believe it when I was in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same thing again on exactly the same date but one year on – it was like a nasty déjà vu .
“ It was devastating but when I fell pregnant with Maximus I had some hope again .
`` When he was born , I couldn ’ t believe he was actually here but I still felt worried .
“ I just wanted to hear him cry and when he did I was screaming for joy – I was so happy .
He ’ s my little miracle.
” Katie and husband @ @ @ @ @ @ @ school , couldn ’ t wait to start a family and were overjoyed when she fell pregnant in November 2016 .
Everything seemed fine at the 12 week scan but Katie grew concerned when she started getting cramping and bleeding just before her 17 week check-up .
Doctors broke the devastating news that the baby was unlikely to survive and Katie went into labour – giving birth to a ‘ lifeless baby boy ' at St Thomas Hospital on March 9 2017 .
Katie said : “ My husband and I had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to start trying for a family .
“ Suddenly I started bleeding everywhere – the whole cubicle was covered in blood .
I was completely devastated and I felt numb .
“ I was so excited and had just started telling people I was pregnant .
Nothing can prepare you for losing a child and we grieved for a long time.
” Katie fell pregnant again at the end of 2017 and tragedy struck for a second time when she went into early labour again at just over 17 weeks .
She lost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital room at St Thomas Hospital , on the exact same date , one year later , on March 9 2018 .
She said : “ The second time I was getting ready for work and I felt strange .
I thought the baby was having a growth spurt .
“ It felt like I needed a wee – like a pressure down there – so after work I went to the hospital .
“ They scanned me saw that my cervix had opened at the fluid around the baby had started to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ baby was unlikely to survive .
“ They contemplated to an emergency stitch but only if the pain and bleeding stopped but it didn ’ t .
“ I was in labour for about eight hours and my second son arrived stillborn .
I couldn ’ t believe when it started happening again .
`` I thought I 'd know what it felt like , but was different to the first time so I had no idea .
“ This time I was 17 weeks and five days along and it fell on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ d miscarried the year before .
“ Not only that but I was in the same hospital room and the nurses even recognised me . ''
The cautious mum fell pregnant for a third time in September 2018 and doctors closely monitored her throughout the pregnancy .
As there was a chance of miscarrying again , they performed a cervical stitch , a treatment to stop the cervix from opening too early during pregnancy .
Katie made it to 38 weeks and five days – giving birth to a healthy little boy Maximus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2019 .
She said : `` After the second miscarriage my husband and I prayed for another child and said : 'this time next year , we 'll have our little boy . '
`` Having faith really helped get through such a difficult time .
“ The moment Maximus was born I was waiting for him to cry and the second he did I literally screamed in joy .
“ It was the most amazing sound I ’ d ever heard .
“ He ’ s such a little fighter – he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because he arrived after the storm .
“ I started an Instagram about everything I went through and to follow Maximus ’ progress , it 's really helped hearing from other mum 's about their loss .
“ Finding a community online really helped and gave me the confidence to talk about it .
“ It ’ s scarring and isolating to go through a miscarriage but there are other people who have been through it too .
“ I hope sharing my story can help others and encourage not to suffer in @ @ @

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Katie Pearson, James Rodger)

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A mum who endured two miscarriages on the same date in the same hospital room one year apart has finally given birth to a ‘miracle’ rainbow baby.
Katie Bonful, 31, went through years of heartache before she finally gave birth to her son, Maximus, now seven months old.
Mum-of-one Katie miscarried her first baby after experiencing some heavily bleeding during her second trimester on March 9 2017.
She fell pregnant again, but went into early labour and miscarried in the same hospital room at St Thomas, Westminster, on March 9 2018.
Katie fell pregnant for a third time in August 2018 and had a high chance of premature labour so had weekly check-ups until she went into labour at 38 weeks.
She gave birth to healthy 6lb 13oz boy and Katie and partner, Richard, 33, said rainbow baby Maximus is a ‘miracle’.
(Image: Katie Bonful /SWNS.COM)
Katie, an admissions officer, from Dartford, Kent, said: “Going through a miscarriage once is heart-breaking enough, let alone twice.
“I couldn’t believe it when I was in the same room twice, going through the same thing again on exactly the same date but one year on – it was like a nasty déjà vu.
“It was devastating but when I fell pregnant with Maximus I had some hope again.
(Image: Katie Bonful /SWNS.COM)
"When he was born, I couldn’t believe he was actually here but I still felt worried.
“I just wanted to hear him cry and when he did I was screaming for joy – I was so happy. He’s my little miracle.”
Katie and husband Richard, head of maths at a school, couldn’t wait to start a family and were overjoyed when she fell pregnant in November 2016.
Everything seemed fine at the 12 week scan but Katie grew concerned when she started getting cramping and bleeding just before her 17 week check-up.
(Image: Katie Bonful /SWNS.COM)
Doctors broke the devastating news that the baby was unlikely to survive and Katie went into labour – giving birth to a ‘lifeless baby boy' at St Thomas Hospital on March 9 2017.
Katie said: “My husband and I had been married for around four years and ready to start trying for a family.
“Suddenly I started bleeding everywhere – the whole cubicle was covered in blood. I was completely devastated and I felt numb.
“I was so excited and had just started telling people I was pregnant. Nothing can prepare you for losing a child and we grieved for a long time.”
(Image: Katie Bonful /SWNS.COM)
Katie fell pregnant again at the end of 2017 and tragedy struck for a second time when she went into early labour again at just over 17 weeks.
She lost her second child, in the same hospital room at St Thomas Hospital, on the exact same date, one year later, on March 9 2018.
She said: “The second time I was getting ready for work and I felt strange. I thought the baby was having a growth spurt.
(Image: Katie Bonful /SWNS.COM)
“It felt like I needed a wee – like a pressure down there – so after work I went to the hospital.
“They scanned me saw that my cervix had opened at the fluid around the baby had started to flow out.
"They said the baby was unlikely to survive.
(Image: Katie Bonful /SWNS.COM)
“They contemplated to an emergency stitch but only if the pain and bleeding stopped but it didn’t.
“I was in labour for about eight hours and my second son arrived stillborn. I couldn’t believe when it started happening again.
"I thought I'd know what it felt like, but was different to the first time so I had no idea.
(Image: Katie Bonful /SWNS.COM)
“This time I was 17 weeks and five days along and it fell on the exact same date that I’d miscarried the year before.
“Not only that but I was in the same hospital room and the nurses even recognised me."
(Image: Katie Bonful /SWNS.COM)
The cautious mum fell pregnant for a third time in September 2018 and doctors closely monitored her throughout the pregnancy.
As there was a chance of miscarrying again, they performed a cervical stitch, a treatment to stop the cervix from opening too early during pregnancy.
Katie made it to 38 weeks and five days – giving birth to a healthy little boy Maximus who weighed 6lb 13oz on April 13 2019.
(Image: Katie Bonful /SWNS.COM)
She said: "After the second miscarriage my husband and I prayed for another child and said: 'this time next year, we'll have our little boy.'
"Having faith really helped get through such a difficult time.
(Image: Katie Bonful /SWNS.COM)
“The moment Maximus was born I was waiting for him to cry and the second he did I literally screamed in joy.
“It was the most amazing sound I’d ever heard.
(Image: Katie Bonful /SWNS.COM)
“He’s such a little fighter – he was out little ‘rainbow’ baby because he arrived after the storm.
“I started an Instagram about everything I went through and to follow Maximus’ progress, it's really helped hearing from other mum's about their loss.
“Finding a community online really helped and gave me the confidence to talk about it.
(Image: Katie Bonful /SWNS.COM)
“It’s scarring and isolating to go through a miscarriage but there are other people who have been through it too.
“I hope sharing my story can help others and encourage not to suffer in silence.”


birminghammail--2020-01-29--Cop dragged by reversing car for 70 yards before it drives straight at him

A police officer was dragged 70 yards by a reversing car before the same driver tried to run him down .
He was pulled along Three Oaks Road in Wythall before he fell to the ground .
The same car then drove at him but he was able to jump out of the way .
It happened after the officer went to speak to a driver after a member of the public alerted him to two men acting suspiciously .
Another man got into the car after it reversed , West Mercia Police said .
Chief Insp Edward Hancox said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a police officer to be injured whilst carrying out their duty .
`` An investigation is underway to identify the driver and his passenger and I would urge them to do the right thing and come forward .
“ Thankfully the officer didn ’ t suffer life-threatening or changing injuries and we are offering him our full support.
” Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information should call 101 quoting incident number 612s of 28 January .
Information can also be given without giving your name by calling the independent charity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their website www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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A police officer was dragged 70 yards by a reversing car before the same driver tried to run him down.
He was pulled along Three Oaks Road in Wythall before he fell to the ground. The same car then drove at him but he was able to jump out of the way.
It happened after the officer went to speak to a driver after a member of the public alerted him to two men acting suspiciously.
Another man got into the car after it reversed, West Mercia Police said.
Chief Insp Edward Hancox said: “It is completely appalling for a police officer to be injured whilst carrying out their duty.
"An investigation is underway to identify the driver and his passenger and I would urge them to do the right thing and come forward.
“Thankfully the officer didn’t suffer life-threatening or changing injuries and we are offering him our full support.”
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information should call 101 quoting incident number 612s of 28 January.
Information can also be given without giving your name by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website www.crimestoppers-uk.org


birminghammail--2020-01-29--Council forced to pay £10k compensation after pavement tree root injury

A tree root beneath a pavement led to a huge £10,000 injury payout and a pot hole saw the Solihull Council shelling out a £20,000 in compensation , it has been revealed .
Stumbles on paving slabs , potholes in the road and a collision on a traffic island are just some of the personal injury claims which have cost Solihull Council almost £200,000 in recent years .
A Freedom of Information ( FoI ) request confirmed that the local authority has paid a six figure sum since April 2015 .
As of this month , the council had received @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over this time frame , with 48 cases resulting in a payout .
In total these added up to £187,942 Analysis of the data , obtained by the Local Democracy Reporting Service ( LDRS ) , revealed the vast majority of cases were connected to people injuring themselves on a footpath or after striking a pothole in the road .
Although there was also a £2,694 payment for an individual who had suffered a burn and a £1,861 settlement for a `` chemical-related '' incident .
The single largest payout in the past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a pothole case saw the council shell out £20,000 .
Although an incident involving a tree root beneath the pavement last year also proved costly , with a final sum of £10,820 .
The breakdown for each financial year is as follows : 2019/20 - N/A ( 43 claims and no payouts to date ) .
The fact that no compensation has been paid in the current financial year is thought to be because cases are still working their way through the system , although there was nonetheless quite a drop off in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A Solihull Council spokesman said : `` Whilst we can ’ t comment on individual cases , we are glad to see the number of personal injury complaints dropping by almost half from 2018 to 2019 .
`` One case of avoidable injury is still too much however , so we continue to strengthen our processes to keep the borough safe . ''
Irwin Mitchell , a law firm which advises on personal injury claims , has been contacted for comment .
How to make a claim against the council in Solihull @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure the likes of roads and pavements are safe for the public to use .
Residents who suffer an injury may choose to make a claim for compensation but to be successful it will have to be proven that any injury sustained was a result of negligence on the council 's behalf .
Anyone who has suffered an injury is advised to take pictures of , for example , a damaged road or paving slab , which may support any subsequent claim .
It can prove difficult to make the case if a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evidence .
Having witnesses to an incident may also strengthen a person 's case .
Ordinarily any claim must be made within three years , although the time limit can sometimes be set aside if , for instance , a parent is making a claim on behalf of a child .
In these circumstances the three year rule will only start to apply when they reach their 18th birthday .
If a council is found to have been negligent , the sum of money awarded by way of compensation will often be determined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ someone received as a result .
Personal injury claims should be submitted via the Ministry of Justice portal .
More details on the process are available at https : //www.solihull.gov.uk/Resident/Parking-travel-roads/Insuranceclaims

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A tree root beneath a pavement led to a huge £10,000 injury payout and a pot hole saw the Solihull Council shelling out a £20,000 in compensation, it has been revealed.
Stumbles on paving slabs, potholes in the road and a collision on a traffic island are just some of the personal injury claims which have cost Solihull Council almost £200,000 in recent years.
A Freedom of Information (FoI) request confirmed that the local authority has paid a six figure sum since April 2015.
As of this month, the council had received 358 claims with a personal injury element over this time frame, with 48 cases resulting in a payout. In total these added up to £187,942
(Image: Cllr Ade Adeyemo)
Analysis of the data, obtained by the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS), revealed the vast majority of cases were connected to people injuring themselves on a footpath or after striking a pothole in the road.
Although there was also a £2,694 payment for an individual who had suffered a burn and a £1,861 settlement for a "chemical-related" incident.
The single largest payout in the past few years came in 2016/17, where a pothole case saw the council shell out £20,000. Although an incident involving a tree root beneath the pavement last year also proved costly, with a final sum of £10,820.
The breakdown for each financial year is as follows:
2015/16 - £53,808 (82 claims and 15 payouts)
2016/17 - £65,535 (71 claims and 14 payouts)
2017/18 - £50,060 (88 claims and 14 payouts)
2018/19 - £18,539 (74 claims and five payouts)
2019/20 - N/A (43 claims and no payouts to date).
The fact that no compensation has been paid in the current financial year is thought to be because cases are still working their way through the system, although there was nonetheless quite a drop off in payments in the previous 12 month period.
A Solihull Council spokesman said: "Whilst we can’t comment on individual cases, we are glad to see the number of personal injury complaints dropping by almost half from 2018 to 2019.
"One case of avoidable injury is still too much however, so we continue to strengthen our processes to keep the borough safe."
(Image: David Irwin)
How to make a claim against the council in Solihull
Local authorities have a legal duty to ensure the likes of roads and pavements are safe for the public to use.
Residents who suffer an injury may choose to make a claim for compensation but to be successful it will have to be proven that any injury sustained was a result of negligence on the council's behalf.
Anyone who has suffered an injury is advised to take pictures of, for example, a damaged road or paving slab, which may support any subsequent claim. It can prove difficult to make the case if a defect is later repaired, leaving little evidence. Having witnesses to an incident may also strengthen a person's case.
Ordinarily any claim must be made within three years, although the time limit can sometimes be set aside if, for instance, a parent is making a claim on behalf of a child. In these circumstances the three year rule will only start to apply when they reach their 18th birthday.
If a council is found to have been negligent, the sum of money awarded by way of compensation will often be determined by the severity of the injuries that someone received as a result.
Personal injury claims should be submitted via the Ministry of Justice portal. More details on the process are available at https://www.solihull.gov.uk/Resident/Parking-travel-roads/Insuranceclaims


birminghammail--2020-01-29--Map error sparked fury among hundreds of traders in Wolverhampton, claim

Confusion over a map led to two of Wolverhampton 's largest areas being left out of a huge multi-million bid - sparking fury among hundreds of traders , it has been revealed .
Outraged business owners and residents in Bilston and Wednesfield - which had deliberately been left out of a multi-million pound bid for cash - have now been told that the furore was actually caused by a possible Government error .
Traders said they had felt `` incensed , betrayed and let down '' .
But , at a meeting in Wednesfield on Thursday , Wolverhampton North East @ @ @ @ @ @ @ business owners and residents that the map for the boundaries in the Towns Fund bid had been drawn up by a different department and an error had occurred .
Leader of Wolverhampton Council , Cllr Ian Brookfield ( Lab .
Falings Park ) said : `` Before the General Election , it was announced that Wolverhampton would be one of the 100 areas allowed to bid .
`` However , the government said our bid can only come if Wednesfield and Bilston were not included but that Perton and Codsall were . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ this week , Ms Stevenson said : `` I 'm delighted that I could speak to Robert Jenrick , Secretary of State for Housing , Communities and Local Government about the Wolverhampton Towns Fund .
`` He agreed with me that the boundaries for the Towns Fund should be changed to those of the city , so that Wednesfield would be included .
`` I will always stand up for my constituency , and I thank the minister for taking time to listen .
Wednesfield is a brilliant place with a real sense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local businesses and community groups make it a very special part of the city .
I hope the council will now decide to commit some of the Towns Fund to supporting this area , '' she added .
Cllr Brookfield said : `` We 've just finished our very first meeting of the Town Deal Board , and we 've had representatives and the three MPs from across the city , people from the university , people from the private sector and people who deal with the town centres and other interested parties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to announce that after representations from many people in the city , it now looks - although we 're still awaiting official confirmation - that Wednesfield and Bilston are now included in the new bid process , so we are really pleased with that .
`` We wish it had been done at the start , but at least we got there in the end .
What we have been doing is looking at potential opportunities , getting everybody to meet , looking at the processes .
`` There 's quite a strict @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put in a bid and we 'll be doing our level best to utilise everybody 's skill , expertise and knowledge of the area .
`` We also had the chair of the youth council as well , because actually they 're the ones who are going to benefit from these long-term future improvements for our city , '' he added .
`` Our next meeting will probably be in about three to four weeks time and I will be more than happy to keep people updated on how this Towns Fund bid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million - is going . ''
Wednesfield North councillor , Phil Bateman ( Lab ) said : `` Regardless of the excuses , Wednesfield and Bilston were out .
Fortunately , I asked enough questions at an earlier meeting and was aware early enough to express our anger and indignation in the area at the arrangements being made .
`` Now , some people may accept it was a simple mistake .
But when does this calculating government ever make simple mistakes ?
The good news is that public opinion in Wednesfield was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bonkers - and rightly so .
`` I want our new MP to succeed in representing our great community - make no mistake about that .
I wish her well in her new job .
But this issue has proven one thing - it 's up to all of us to be aware of what the government is doing .
People need to stay alert to this . ''
Cllr Stephen Simkins ( Lab .
Bilston East ) added that he thought it was `` an absolute disgrace '' when he first heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the bid .

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Confusion over a map led to two of Wolverhampton's largest areas being left out of a huge multi-million bid - sparking fury among hundreds of traders, it has been revealed.
Outraged business owners and residents in Bilston and Wednesfield - which had deliberately been left out of a multi-million pound bid for cash - have now been told that the furore was actually caused by a possible Government error.
Traders said they had felt "incensed, betrayed and let down".
But, at a meeting in Wednesfield on Thursday, Wolverhampton North East MP Jane Stevenson (Con) told business owners and residents that the map for the boundaries in the Towns Fund bid had been drawn up by a different department and an error had occurred.
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Leader of Wolverhampton Council, Cllr Ian Brookfield (Lab. Falings Park) said: "Before the General Election, it was announced that Wolverhampton would be one of the 100 areas allowed to bid.
"However, the government said our bid can only come if Wednesfield and Bilston were not included but that Perton and Codsall were."
Speaking to the Local Democracy Reporting Service this week, Ms Stevenson said: "I'm delighted that I could speak to Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government about the Wolverhampton Towns Fund.
"He agreed with me that the boundaries for the Towns Fund should be changed to those of the city, so that Wednesfield would be included.
"I will always stand up for my constituency, and I thank the minister for taking time to listen. Wednesfield is a brilliant place with a real sense of local pride.
"The fantastic local businesses and community groups make it a very special part of the city. I hope the council will now decide to commit some of the Towns Fund to supporting this area," she added.
Cllr Brookfield said: "We've just finished our very first meeting of the Town Deal Board, and we've had representatives and the three MPs from across the city, people from the university, people from the private sector and people who deal with the town centres and other interested parties attend.
"I'm really pleased to announce that after representations from many people in the city, it now looks - although we're still awaiting official confirmation - that Wednesfield and Bilston are now included in the new bid process, so we are really pleased with that.
"We wish it had been done at the start, but at least we got there in the end. What we have been doing is looking at potential opportunities, getting everybody to meet, looking at the processes.
"There's quite a strict timeline as to when we need to put in a bid and we'll be doing our level best to utilise everybody's skill, expertise and knowledge of the area.
"We also had the chair of the youth council as well, because actually they're the ones who are going to benefit from these long-term future improvements for our city," he added.
"Our next meeting will probably be in about three to four weeks time and I will be more than happy to keep people updated on how this Towns Fund bid - which is for up to £25 million - is going."
Wednesfield North councillor, Phil Bateman (Lab) said: "Regardless of the excuses, Wednesfield and Bilston were out. Fortunately, I asked enough questions at an earlier meeting and was aware early enough to express our anger and indignation in the area at the arrangements being made.
"Now, some people may accept it was a simple mistake. But when does this calculating government ever make simple mistakes? The good news is that public opinion in Wednesfield was having none of it and people went bonkers - and rightly so.
"I want our new MP to succeed in representing our great community - make no mistake about that. I wish her well in her new job. But this issue has proven one thing - it's up to all of us to be aware of what the government is doing. People need to stay alert to this."
Cllr Stephen Simkins (Lab. Bilston East) added that he thought it was "an absolute disgrace" when he first heard the news that Bilston had been excluded from the bid.


birminghammail--2020-01-29--'Bags are packed' - The Aston Villa and Stoke view of this Birmingham City transfer target

Birmingham City are closing in on the loan signing of Scott Hogan before Friday ’ s transfer deadline .
The 27-year-old is currently out on loan with Championship rivals Stoke - but spent Tuesday at Blues ' Wast Hills training ground .
Dean Smith admitted yesterday that Hogan needs to go and get some game-time if he is to kick-start a career that has stalled since his big money move to Villa Park .
Unfortunately for all parties - expect perhaps Blues , last summer ’ s loan to the Bet 365 Stadium has also failed to ignite a career @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and one of the most deadly marksmen in the Championship .
We spoke to BirminghamLive ’ s football editor Mat Kendrick , for his view of the deal .
And we ’ ve also had a chat with Stoke-on-Trent-Live ’ s Stoke City reporter Martin Spinks for his interpretation .
Here ’ s what they ’ ve said about Hogan and Blues .
Why hasn ’ t it worked out for Hogan at Villa ?
To be fair to Hogan he wasn ’ t the only January 2017 Villa signing not to live @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last man on that list can be regarded as a consistent success , while the other decent acquisition , Sam Johnstone , was only on loan .
Hogan has been the most spectacular disappointment of the lot , though .
There was the sense that Steve Bruce threw that group together without really having a plan for them , especially Hogan , as Villa never played to his strengths .
By the time his old Brentford mentor Dean Smith came in , Tammy Abraham was already tearing up the Championship and Hogan didn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mat Kendrick : In the interests of Second City harmony , why not ?
And there ’ s some debate over would be helping who out here anyway .
Hogan has 18 months left on his contract and needs game .
If a loan spell down the road enables Villa to get an asset fit , firing and saleable then they would get as much benefit as Blues from re-igniting the 27-year-old striker .
It ’ s hardly breaking new ground - Gary Gardner made a similar journey , initially on loan , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to reveal a KRO tattoo and talk about cheering on Paul Furlong from the Tilton as a boy , any moment now .
And now the view from the Potteries .
What is Hogan ’ s situation at Stoke ?
Martin Spinks : His bags are packed and he ’ s ready to move , if someone will have him , and Stoke certainly won ’ t stand in his way .
Would Stoke willing to let a player join a club so near them in the table ?
Martin Spinks : Had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Luton , and been a couple of weeks ago , they might have had a decision to make , but given their recent mini revival and the fact that Stoke and Blues should only be squabbling over mid-table placings , if anything , then him moving to St Andrews shouldn ’ t trouble them too much .
Financially , they are desperate to get him out , while the manager doesn ’ t want any long faces hanging around the place either .
What have been his best/worst moments ?
Martin Spinks : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couldn ’ t build on that .
He hit the woodwork in the 34th minute of his debut at Charlton back in August and was applauded off by travelling fans when subbed .
Next game he scored both in a 2-2 draw at home to Derby , his first start , and teamed up well alongside fellow newcomer Lee Gregory .
But then at Preston four days later he was one of the scapegoats for a terrible first half and was subbed by Nathan Jones before the hour .
That was on August @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just one more league game , the last under Jones on October 26 , had just three sub appearances to his name under Michael O ’ Neill and not been seen at all since December 20 .
So he ’ s going to be a bit rusty .
Could you see him succeeding at Birmingham City ?
Martin Spinks : Yes , he should have every incentive - to prove Villa and Stoke wrong , to get himself ship-shape for Ireland and to try to earn a long-term move out of Villa Park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Blues winner at Stoke on April 13 .
Mat Kendrick : It won ’ t be for the want of trying if he doesn ’ t .
The guy deserves a break .
He has always struck me as a hard-working , humble player who just wants to make the best of his talents .
It hasn ’ t worked out at Villa and , let ’ s face it , it never will .
Maybe a spell at Blues can be the catalyst to kickstart his career , as his frustrating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his misery .

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Birmingham City are closing in on the loan signing of Scott Hogan before Friday’s transfer deadline.
The 27-year-old is currently out on loan with Championship rivals Stoke - but spent Tuesday at Blues' Wast Hills training ground.
Dean Smith admitted yesterday that Hogan needs to go and get some game-time if he is to kick-start a career that has stalled since his big money move to Villa Park.
Unfortunately for all parties - expect perhaps Blues, last summer’s loan to the Bet 365 Stadium has also failed to ignite a career that one made him a £12million striker and one of the most deadly marksmen in the Championship.
We spoke to BirminghamLive’s football editor Mat Kendrick, for his view of the deal. And we’ve also had a chat with Stoke-on-Trent-Live’s Stoke City reporter Martin Spinks for his interpretation.
Here’s what they’ve said about Hogan and Blues.
Why hasn’t it worked out for Hogan at Villa?
Mat Kendrick: That’s the 12 million pound question.
To be fair to Hogan he wasn’t the only January 2017 Villa signing not to live up to his hype.
Check out this list - Henri Lansbury, James Bree, Birkir Bjarnason, Neil Taylor, Conor Hourihane .
Only the last man on that list can be regarded as a consistent success, while the other decent acquisition, Sam Johnstone, was only on loan.
Hogan has been the most spectacular disappointment of the lot, though.
There was the sense that Steve Bruce threw that group together without really having a plan for them, especially Hogan, as Villa never played to his strengths.
By the time his old Brentford mentor Dean Smith came in, Tammy Abraham was already tearing up the Championship and Hogan didn’t get a look in.
Would Villa countenance ‘helping out’ their rivals?
Mat Kendrick: In the interests of Second City harmony, why not?
And there’s some debate over would be helping who out here anyway.
Hogan has 18 months left on his contract and needs game. If a loan spell down the road enables Villa to get an asset fit, firing and saleable then they would get as much benefit as Blues from re-igniting the 27-year-old striker.
It’s hardly breaking new ground - Gary Gardner made a similar journey, initially on loan, not so long ago.
Expect Hogan to reveal a KRO tattoo and talk about cheering on Paul Furlong from the Tilton as a boy, any moment now.
And now the view from the Potteries.
What is Hogan’s situation at Stoke?
Martin Spinks: His bags are packed and he’s ready to move, if someone will have him, and Stoke certainly won’t stand in his way.
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Would Stoke willing to let a player join a club so near them in the table?
Martin Spinks: Had it been a Barnsley, Wigan or Luton, and been a couple of weeks ago, they might have had a decision to make, but given their recent mini revival and the fact that Stoke and Blues should only be squabbling over mid-table placings, if anything, then him moving to St Andrews shouldn’t trouble them too much.
Financially, they are desperate to get him out, while the manager doesn’t want any long faces hanging around the place either.
What have been his best/worst moments?
Martin Spinks: He actually started pretty well, but couldn’t build on that.
He hit the woodwork in the 34th minute of his debut at Charlton back in August and was applauded off by travelling fans when subbed.
Next game he scored both in a 2-2 draw at home to Derby, his first start, and teamed up well alongside fellow newcomer Lee Gregory.
But then at Preston four days later he was one of the scapegoats for a terrible first half and was subbed by Nathan Jones before the hour.
That was on August 21st, since when he has started just one more league game, the last under Jones on October 26, had just three sub appearances to his name under Michael O’Neill and not been seen at all since December 20.
So he’s going to be a bit rusty.
Could you see him succeeding at Birmingham City?
Martin Spinks: Yes, he should have every incentive - to prove Villa and Stoke wrong, to get himself ship-shape for Ireland and to try to earn a long-term move out of Villa Park.
You can already see him scoring a Blues winner at Stoke on April 13.
Mat Kendrick: It won’t be for the want of trying if he doesn’t.
The guy deserves a break. He has always struck me as a hard-working, humble player who just wants to make the best of his talents.
It hasn’t worked out at Villa and, let’s face it, it never will.
Maybe a spell at Blues can be the catalyst to kickstart his career, as his frustrating spell at Stoke has only added to his misery.


birminghammail--2020-01-29--Holly Willougby and Phillip Schofield 'no show' on This Morning after boozy NTAs win

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield kept to their tradition of a chaotic This Morning show after their National Television Awards win .
The ITV daytime show won the Best Live Magazine Show award for the 10th year running and it looks like they had a good night out celebrating .
Lorraine Kelly handed over to the presenting duo to see what they had coming up on the latest show and was greeted with the This Morning sofa and empty champagne glasses .
The Mirror reports , Lorraine said : `` Holly and Phil are n't quite there yet ... if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always pop over . ''
She added : `` Phil and Holly will be there , honestly ...
I hope . ''
They eventually showed up and admitted they were feeling a little tender .
Sat at the table clutching their award , Holly squealed before asking Phil if she needed to be a little quieter .
He said : `` You know what the problem is ?
Mixing , '' before listing his drinks .
Holly then confessed she was `` suffering '' but that it `` was all worth it '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their votes .
This is n't the first year they 've turned up feeling worse for wear the morning after the award ceremony .
In the past they 've turned up on the show still in their posh outfits having not slept , as well as being late for the show .
In fact they prepared their viewers on Tuesday and kept dropping hints that they planned to get very drunk and party the night away .
Holly talked of lining her stomach , before Phil asked Lorraine to be gentle with them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on ITV

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Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield kept to their tradition of a chaotic This Morning show after their National Television Awards win.
The ITV daytime show won the Best Live Magazine Show award for the 10th year running and it looks like they had a good night out celebrating.
Lorraine Kelly handed over to the presenting duo to see what they had coming up on the latest show and was greeted with the This Morning sofa and empty champagne glasses.
The Mirror reports, Lorraine said: "Holly and Phil aren't quite there yet... if they don't make it I can always pop over."
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She added: "Phil and Holly will be there, honestly...I hope."
They eventually showed up and admitted they were feeling a little tender.
Sat at the table clutching their award, Holly squealed before asking Phil if she needed to be a little quieter.
He said: "You know what the problem is? Mixing," before listing his drinks.
Holly then confessed she was "suffering" but that it "was all worth it", before they both thanked viewers for their votes.
This isn't the first year they've turned up feeling worse for wear the morning after the award ceremony.
In the past they've turned up on the show still in their posh outfits having not slept, as well as being late for the show.
In fact they prepared their viewers on Tuesday and kept dropping hints that they planned to get very drunk and party the night away.
Holly talked of lining her stomach, before Phil asked Lorraine to be gentle with them.
This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV


birminghammail--2020-01-29--Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield list everything they drank at NTAs during This Morning 'hango

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield list everything they drank at NTAs during This Morning 'hangover'

This Morning presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield have been back on air after a night of toasting their National Television Awards success .
The programme won Best Magazine Show at the ceremony on Tuesday night .
At the beginning of Wednesday morning 's edition , Willoughby asked her co-host if he wanted her to be a bit quieter .
Schofield replied : `` Do you know what ?
The problem is mixing .
`` Gin and tonic , then Alice Beer 's tequila , which she had in her bag . ''
Willoughby added that Beer , who also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` hero '' after she took a `` bag with pre-salted shot glasses for the tequila that she had made '' .
She added : `` I do n't know why we did it . ''
Schofield thanked This Morning 's viewers for helping them secure their landmark victory at the awards ceremony , adding : `` Always you never know whether anything nice is going to happen but it was an important one because that 's 10 in a row . ''
Willoughby added : `` We appreciate it so much , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The This Morning team were presented their award at London 's O2 by Judy Finnigan and Richard Madeley .
At the ceremony , Schofield revealed that staff who went to the ceremony had `` started quite early '' with their drinking .
Willoughby blamed Beer for the group 's drinking and joked that she ought to change her surname to Tequila .
`` Beer is not strong enough , '' she said .
It is not the first time that Willoughby and Schofield have presented This Morning while suffering from a hangover following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In 2016 , they appeared on screen still wearing their outfits from the previous night 's ceremony .
Willoughby told viewers that she had not gone home since attending a post-show party at Ant McPartlin 's house , with Schofield adding : `` We 're in a proper mess . ''

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This Morning presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield have been back on air after a night of toasting their National Television Awards success.
The programme won Best Magazine Show at the ceremony on Tuesday night.
At the beginning of Wednesday morning's edition, Willoughby asked her co-host if he wanted her to be a bit quieter.
Schofield replied: "Do you know what? The problem is mixing.
"Gin and tonic, then Alice Beer's tequila, which she had in her bag."
Willoughby added that Beer, who also presents on the programme, is her "hero" after she took a "bag with pre-salted shot glasses for the tequila that she had made".
She added: "I don't know why we did it."
Schofield thanked This Morning's viewers for helping them secure their landmark victory at the awards ceremony, adding: "Always you never know whether anything nice is going to happen but it was an important one because that's 10 in a row."
Willoughby added: "We appreciate it so much, we can't tell you."
The This Morning team were presented their award at London's O2 by Judy Finnigan and Richard Madeley.
At the ceremony, Schofield revealed that staff who went to the ceremony had "started quite early" with their drinking.
Willoughby blamed Beer for the group's drinking and joked that she ought to change her surname to Tequila.
"Beer is not strong enough," she said.
It is not the first time that Willoughby and Schofield have presented This Morning while suffering from a hangover following success at the National Television Awards.
In 2016, they appeared on screen still wearing their outfits from the previous night's ceremony.
Willoughby told viewers that she had not gone home since attending a post-show party at Ant McPartlin's house, with Schofield adding: "We're in a proper mess."


birminghammail--2020-01-29--You can now buy Brexit merchandise from the Conservative Party with tea towels, fridge magnets and m

You can now buy Brexit merchandise from the Conservative Party with tea towels, fridge magnets and mugs on sale

The Conservative Party has rolled out ' I got Brexit done ' merchandise .
The Tories are selling an array of products on its official website ahead of January 31 .
Brits who are desperate to leave the European Union on January 31 can get their hands on everything from tea towels and fridge magnets to mugs .
The products are listed in the official Conservative Party store from £5 .
Available merchandise includes a £15 'victory ' mug and £5 lapel pins , with a £12 tea towel to boot .
The mug is a limited edition item and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exit from the EU .
The items will not be dispatched until February 10 - two weeks after Britain is set to withdraw .
In the description of the products online , it is proudly stated : “ PROUDLY printed in the UK ” .
A fridge magnet will set you back £6 , and the website says : “ These OFFICIAL fridge magnets represent a momentous new chapter in the UK ’ s history , and make fantastic keepsakes or gifts for friends and family.
” A description of the mugs reads @ @ @ @ @ @ @ majority of people in the UK who voted to Get Brexit Done ?
`` Then buy a limited edition Got Brexit Done mug to celebrate our departure from the EU .
`` People like you who lent us your vote allowed us to make good on our promises , and deliver on the 2016 referendum .
`` So buy with pride to mark a new chapter in our country 's history , or buy as a gift to a friend - while stocks last !
PROUDLY printed in the UK . ''
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delivery of our Got Brexit Done collection will begin week commencing 10th February . ''

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The Conservative Party has rolled out 'I got Brexit done' merchandise.
The Tories are selling an array of products on its official website ahead of January 31.
Brits who are desperate to leave the European Union on January 31 can get their hands on everything from tea towels and fridge magnets to mugs.
The products are listed in the official Conservative Party store from £5.
Available merchandise includes a £15 'victory' mug and £5 lapel pins, with a £12 tea towel to boot.
The mug is a limited edition item and was launched to celebrate the UK's exit from the EU.
The items will not be dispatched until February 10 - two weeks after Britain is set to withdraw.
In the description of the products online, it is proudly stated: “PROUDLY printed in the UK”.
A fridge magnet will set you back £6, and the website says: “These OFFICIAL fridge magnets represent a momentous new chapter in the UK’s history, and make fantastic keepsakes or gifts for friends and family.”
A description of the mugs reads: "Were you part of the majority of people in the UK who voted to Get Brexit Done?
"Then buy a limited edition Got Brexit Done mug to celebrate our departure from the EU.
"People like you who lent us your vote allowed us to make good on our promises, and deliver on the 2016 referendum.
"So buy with pride to mark a new chapter in our country's history, or buy as a gift to a friend - while stocks last! PROUDLY printed in the UK."
It then added: "Please note: delivery of our Got Brexit Done collection will begin week commencing 10th February."


birminghammail--2020-01-29--Aston Villa learn new Olivier Giroud transfer update as deadline closes in - reports

Tottenham have opened talks with Chelsea to sign Olivier Giroud , according to reports .
Giroud has been linked with a move to Villa Park this month as he eyes an exit from Stamford Bridge , with Dean Smith keen to secure attacking reinforcements .
Villa have already signed Mbwana Samatta from Genk – and he made his debut against Leicester City on Tuesday - and want another new recruit in the final third .
Giroud is expected to leave Chelsea before Friday 's deadline after falling out of favour under Frank Lampard in his final season under contract at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in negotiations with the striker but Di Marzio reports the Serie A side have cooled their interest for the time being .
It is claimed they will wait until the summer in the hope of landing Giroud on a free transfer – and that has opened the door for Tottenham .
The report says Spurs have made an approach for the former Arsenal forward with the offer of an 18-month contract .
Jose Mourinho is also on the hunt for support upfront after Harry Kane was ruled out until April .
Villa are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League rules prohibit borrowing more than one player from another side in the top-flight - and Danny Drinkwater has already joined from Chelsea for the remainder of the campaign .
But they could pursue a permanent deal for the France international , who has scored 78 goals in the Premier League .

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Tottenham have opened talks with Chelsea to sign Olivier Giroud, according to reports.
Giroud has been linked with a move to Villa Park this month as he eyes an exit from Stamford Bridge, with Dean Smith keen to secure attacking reinforcements.
Villa have already signed Mbwana Samatta from Genk – and he made his debut against Leicester City on Tuesday - and want another new recruit in the final third.
Giroud is expected to leave Chelsea before Friday's deadline after falling out of favour under Frank Lampard in his final season under contract at Stamford Bridge.
Inter Milan have been in negotiations with the striker but Di Marzio reports the Serie A side have cooled their interest for the time being.
It is claimed they will wait until the summer in the hope of landing Giroud on a free transfer – and that has opened the door for Tottenham.
The report says Spurs have made an approach for the former Arsenal forward with the offer of an 18-month contract.
Jose Mourinho is also on the hunt for support upfront after Harry Kane was ruled out until April.
Villa are unable to sign Giroud on loan because Premier League rules prohibit borrowing more than one player from another side in the top-flight - and Danny Drinkwater has already joined from Chelsea for the remainder of the campaign.
But they could pursue a permanent deal for the France international, who has scored 78 goals in the Premier League.


birminghammail--2020-01-29--Jamie Oliver needs people who love takeaways in Birmingham for new TV show

If you 're a fan of takeaways but want to ditch your habit in favour of learning to cook , Jamie Oliver wants to hear from you .
The naked chef is working on a new TV show which aims to teach people who 're reliant on fast food how to cook .
The 44-year-old wrote on Facebook : `` Guys I 'm working on a new TV show and I 'm looking for people who eat a lot of takeaways and want to stop relying on them and learn how to cook for themselves !
!
`` If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't love cooking , click the link for an application form and let me know all about them !
! ''
The ad on the website reads : `` Whoever you are , whatever your age or background , we are looking for non cooks to take part in an exciting new TV programme .
`` If something is stopping you , or someone you know , from putting that apron on , then we would love to hear from you ! ''
To apply , download the application form from the website @ @ @ @ @ @ @ along with two photographs - one of yourself and one of your kitchen .
You need to be aged 18 years or over and a legal resident in the UK .
The application form asks you to fill in `` 12 easy questions '' which include your favourite food , how you 'd rate your cooking and do you eat `` convenience foods '' .
To find the application form , head onto the website .

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If you're a fan of takeaways but want to ditch your habit in favour of learning to cook, Jamie Oliver wants to hear from you.
The naked chef is working on a new TV show which aims to teach people who're reliant on fast food how to cook.
The 44-year-old wrote on Facebook: "Guys I'm working on a new TV show and I'm looking for people who eat a lot of takeaways and want to stop relying on them and learn how to cook for themselves!!
"If you know someone who loves food but doesn't love cooking, click the link for an application form and let me know all about them!!"
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The ad on the website reads: "Whoever you are, whatever your age or background, we are looking for non cooks to take part in an exciting new TV programme.
"If something is stopping you, or someone you know, from putting that apron on, then we would love to hear from you!"
To apply, download the application form from the website and send it back to the show along with two photographs - one of yourself and one of your kitchen.
You need to be aged 18 years or over and a legal resident in the UK.
The application form asks you to fill in "12 easy questions" which include your favourite food, how you'd rate your cooking and do you eat "convenience foods".
To find the application form, head onto the website.