birminghammail--2020-12-04--Brum pub forced to shut in Tier 3 as next door boozer open in Tier 2

Drinkers are scratching their heads after a Birmingham pub was forced to shut in Tier 3 while a boozer yards away has remained open - because it is in Tier 2 .
The neighbouring venues in Lickey Road , Rednal , are only five metres apart but it may as well be miles for all the difference it makes in coronavirus restrictions .
Because the Old Hare and Hounds is on the Birmingham side of the boundary with Worcestershire so is in Tier 3 and must remain closed .
Yet Joe Joe Jims bar next door in Fletchers Arcade has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Tier Two on the Worcestershire side of the border .
Maps show the county line falling directly between the two boozers .
A spokesperson for the Old Hare and Hounds confirmed its closure on Facebook , saying : `` As you are all probably aware due to being placed into tier three last week , we will unfortunately not be opening this Wednesday and will stay closed until current restrictions are lifted .
`` Let us assure you all we are getting the pub ready and will open swiftly when allowed .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the pub 's punters , with one saying : `` Are you in Birmingham though ?
With the City of Birmingham sign some 50ft away ? ''
`` Not good considering your neighbours will be open , '' one person commented .
`` Stay strong , we ’ ll be back . ''
The pub 's next door neighbours also took to Facebook to confirm they were reopening .
Joe Joe Jims said : `` It seems a while since we last saw you all !
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`` Well , we 're reopening this Thursday from 4pm and , as most of you will know , we 're only allowed to serve drinks with a meal for now but we 've expanded our menu with some festive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We 'll be reopening the Arcade from this Thursday from 2-8pm and are looking forward to seeing you all again .
`` It 's been a while ! ''

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Drinkers are scratching their heads after a Birmingham pub was forced to shut in Tier 3 while a boozer yards away has remained open - because it is in Tier 2.
The neighbouring venues in Lickey Road, Rednal, are only five metres apart but it may as well be miles for all the difference it makes in coronavirus restrictions.
Because the Old Hare and Hounds is on the Birmingham side of the boundary with Worcestershire so is in Tier 3 and must remain closed.
Yet Joe Joe Jims bar next door in Fletchers Arcade has remained open - as it is classed as Tier Two on the Worcestershire side of the border.
Maps show the county line falling directly between the two boozers.
A spokesperson for the Old Hare and Hounds confirmed its closure on Facebook, saying: "As you are all probably aware due to being placed into tier three last week, we will unfortunately not be opening this Wednesday and will stay closed until current restrictions are lifted.
"Let us assure you all we are getting the pub ready and will open swiftly when allowed."
The announcement was met with confusion from the pub's punters, with one saying: "Are you in Birmingham though? With the City of Birmingham sign some 50ft away?"
"Not good considering your neighbours will be open," one person commented. "Stay strong, we’ll be back."
The pub's next door neighbours also took to Facebook to confirm they were reopening.
Joe Joe Jims said: "It seems a while since we last saw you all!
"Well, we're reopening this Thursday from 4pm and, as most of you will know, we're only allowed to serve drinks with a meal for now but we've expanded our menu with some festive treats."
Fletchers Arcade said: "We'll be reopening the Arcade from this Thursday from 2-8pm and are looking forward to seeing you all again.
"It's been a while!"


birminghammail--2020-12-04--City teen who burned Union Jack at The Cenotaph during BLM demo spared jail

A Birmingham teenager who admitted trying to burn the Union Jack at The Cenotaph during a Black Lives Matter rally has avoided a jail term .
Astrophel Sang , 19 , from Ravenshurst Street , Highgate , was captured on camera climbing onto the national war memorial in Westminster during a demonstration on Sunday , June 7 .
Sang attempted to torch the Union Jack - but attempts were unsuccessful as the flag was flame-retardant .
The defendant pleaded guilty to one count of attempted arson before JPs at Westminster Magistrates ' Court on November 4 .
The Coventry University @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in court costs .
Judge Christopher Hehir said he acknowledged the considerable hurt Sang 's behaviour will have caused many people .
The judge said he was also at a loss as to understand why Sang or anyone would target The Cenotaph during a Black Lives Matter protest .
He said the fallen commemorated at The Cenotaph included people from all colours and creeds from people all over the world who came together to `` fight racism and fascism '' in World War Two .
Judge Hehir added that had the country and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would not have been free to attend a Black Lives Matter protest in 2020 .

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A Birmingham teenager who admitted trying to burn the Union Jack at The Cenotaph during a Black Lives Matter rally has avoided a jail term.
Astrophel Sang, 19, from Ravenshurst Street, Highgate, was captured on camera climbing onto the national war memorial in Westminster during a demonstration on Sunday, June 7.
Sang attempted to torch the Union Jack - but attempts were unsuccessful as the flag was flame-retardant.
The defendant pleaded guilty to one count of attempted arson before JPs at Westminster Magistrates' Court on November 4.
Yesterday, December 3, Sang walked free from Southwark Crown Court after receiving a two-year conditional discharge.
The Coventry University photography student also had to pay £340 in court costs.
(Image: Met Police)
Judge Christopher Hehir said he acknowledged the considerable hurt Sang's behaviour will have caused many people.
The judge said he was also at a loss as to understand why Sang or anyone would target The Cenotaph during a Black Lives Matter protest.
He said the fallen commemorated at The Cenotaph included people from all colours and creeds from people all over the world who came together to "fight racism and fascism" in World War Two.
Judge Hehir added that had the country and allies not prevailed during the war Sang would not have been free to attend a Black Lives Matter protest in 2020.


birminghammail--2020-12-04--Start and end dates finally revealed for Kingshurst Parade plan

A date has been announced for when the wholesale redevelopment of the ageing Kingshurst Parade could be finished .
Solihull Council has now published a rough timetable for different phases of the multi-million pound plan to replace the run-down shopping precinct .
Contractors are still slated to start in 2022 , but now more detail has been confirmed about the stages of the building work beyond the bulldozers moving in .
The latest proposals , including an outline for a five-year plan , were presented to senior councillors this week .
They are as follows : • December 2020 - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ design of the project ( outline planning permission was granted in September ) • Spring 2022 - Contractor appointed to oversee the redevelopment , following tendering process • Winter 2022 - Work on new road layout around the Parade and installing related infrastructure • Summer 2033 - First phase of on-site housing to start .
86 homes are planned The Kingshurst Parade scheme has had a long and sometimes pained history , with several previous versions of the project having failed to get off the ground .
While the company behind the wider @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the council had given a commitment it would continue to push forward with the Kingshurst plans .
According to the latest estimates , the redevelopment will cost £28.7 million .
Speaking at last night 's cabinet meeting , several members welcomed the fact that progress was being made .
Cllr Bob Sleigh , cabinet member for resources , said the council had `` never hidden '' from the fact it was a complex project , but funding was falling into place and this was `` another significant step '' .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here for quite some time recognise the disappointment that we had when Kingshurst was actually not part of the North Solihull Regeneration programme , '' he said .
Cllr Ken Hawkins , cabinet member for environment and highways , said : `` This is unfinished business this is for the council , we 've been on at this for a long time .
`` It is a complicated project , but one thing we have done here has shown we are keeping our promise to ensure that Kingshurst will be a good place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The sooner we can get it done the better . ''
Negotiations over land will continue in the coming months and there are ongoing discussions over replacing a post office which quit the site over the summer .
Solihull Green Party has also stressed the importance of talks with the health authorities .
While a GP , chemist and opticians are part of the proposals , there was concern that residents living near to an earlier redevelopment in Smith 's Wood had to wait some time for primary care services to get up-and-running @

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A date has been announced for when the wholesale redevelopment of the ageing Kingshurst Parade could be finished.
Solihull Council has now published a rough timetable for different phases of the multi-million pound plan to replace the run-down shopping precinct.
Contractors are still slated to start in 2022, but now more detail has been confirmed about the stages of the building work beyond the bulldozers moving in.
The latest proposals, including an outline for a five-year plan, were presented to senior councillors this week.
They are as follows:
December 2020 - May 2021 - Work on the detailed design of the project ( outline planning permission was granted in September)
- Work on the detailed design of the project ( outline planning permission was granted in September) January -February 2022 - Full business case submitted
- Full business case submitted Spring 2022 - Contractor appointed to oversee the redevelopment, following tendering process
- Contractor appointed to oversee the redevelopment, following tendering process Summer 2022 - Demolition of existing buildings to start
- Demolition of existing buildings to start Winter 2022 - Work on new road layout around the Parade and installing related infrastructure
- Work on new road layout around the Parade and installing related infrastructure Spring 2023 - Work starts on health centre and retail premises
- Work starts on health centre and retail premises Summer 2023 - First phase of on-site housing to start. 86 homes are planned
- First phase of on-site housing to start. 86 homes are planned Winter 2025/26 - Construction work expected to finish.
The Kingshurst Parade scheme has had a long and sometimes pained history, with several previous versions of the project having failed to get off the ground.
While the company behind the wider North Solihull Regeneration was wound-up last year, the council had given a commitment it would continue to push forward with the Kingshurst plans.
According to the latest estimates, the redevelopment will cost £28.7 million.
Speaking at last night's cabinet meeting, several members welcomed the fact that progress was being made.
Cllr Bob Sleigh, cabinet member for resources, said the council had "never hidden" from the fact it was a complex project, but funding was falling into place and this was "another significant step".
"I think most of us who have been here for quite some time recognise the disappointment that we had when Kingshurst was actually not part of the North Solihull Regeneration programme," he said.
(Image: Solihull Council)
Cllr Ken Hawkins, cabinet member for environment and highways, said: "This is unfinished business this is for the council, we've been on at this for a long time.
"It is a complicated project, but one thing we have done here has shown we are keeping our promise to ensure that Kingshurst will be a good place to work and shop and play. The sooner we can get it done the better."
Negotiations over land will continue in the coming months and there are ongoing discussions over replacing a post office which quit the site over the summer.
Solihull Green Party has also stressed the importance of talks with the health authorities.
While a GP, chemist and opticians are part of the proposals, there was concern that residents living near to an earlier redevelopment in Smith's Wood had to wait some time for primary care services to get up-and-running.


birminghammail--2020-12-04--Giovanni Pernice's whisper to Ranvir Singh rumbled by Strictly fans

Giovanni Pernice 's whisper to Ranvir Singh has been rumbled by Strictly fans .
The pair - who have set tongues wagging with their close chemistry and racy Strictly routines - were filmed as part of the latest behind the scenes video from the BBC One contest .
Before their American Smooth last week , Pernice was filmed saying : `` It is our song , baby girl . ''
He then told Ranvir , who is a Good Morning Britain star : `` I love you . ''
As part of the video , we also saw HRVY discussing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , before he danced to Coldplay 's Sky Full of Stars .
He and partner Janette topped the leaderboard with a full score , achieving 30 out of 30 , the maximum .
The 21-year-old received a standing ovation from both Mabuse and Shirley Ballas and , despite not standing , Craig Revel Horwood described him as the `` GOAT '' , meaning `` greatest of all time '' .
The dance also marked HRVY 's professional partner Janette Manrara 's first perfect score on the show .
EastEnders star Maisie Smith , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two weeks running , was close behind earning a score of 29 with a quickstep to When You 're Smiling by Andy Williams .
Ballas described it as `` the success story of the evening '' , while Revel Horwood dubbed it `` incredible '' .
Scottish TV presenter JJ Chalmers was third on the leaderboard , donning a kilt to score 25 with his Viennese waltz to Lauren Daigle 's down-tempo song Rescue .
BBC One welcomes the return of Strictly Come Dancing this weekend on Saturday and Sunday .

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Giovanni Pernice's whisper to Ranvir Singh has been rumbled by Strictly fans.
The pair - who have set tongues wagging with their close chemistry and racy Strictly routines - were filmed as part of the latest behind the scenes video from the BBC One contest.
Before their American Smooth last week, Pernice was filmed saying: "It is our song, baby girl."
He then told Ranvir, who is a Good Morning Britain star: "I love you."
As part of the video, we also saw HRVY discussing how "amazing" the moment was, before he danced to Coldplay's Sky Full of Stars.
He and partner Janette topped the leaderboard with a full score, achieving 30 out of 30, the maximum.
(Image: BBC One)
The 21-year-old received a standing ovation from both Mabuse and Shirley Ballas and, despite not standing, Craig Revel Horwood described him as the "GOAT", meaning "greatest of all time".
The dance also marked HRVY's professional partner Janette Manrara's first perfect score on the show.
EastEnders star Maisie Smith, who has been in the dance off two weeks running, was close behind earning a score of 29 with a quickstep to When You're Smiling by Andy Williams.
Ballas described it as "the success story of the evening", while Revel Horwood dubbed it "incredible".
Scottish TV presenter JJ Chalmers was third on the leaderboard, donning a kilt to score 25 with his Viennese waltz to Lauren Daigle's down-tempo song Rescue.
BBC One welcomes the return of Strictly Come Dancing this weekend on Saturday and Sunday.


birminghammail--2020-12-04--Images show major expansion of Walsall school set for approval

Five new classrooms look set to be built at a Walsall primary school as it looks to take in more than 100 extra pupils in the coming years .
Christ Church CE Primary , in Harden Road , Leamore , wants to build an extension that will be linked to the current school , housing the classrooms , toilets , group room and storage facilities .
If the plans are approved by Walsall Council 's planning committee next week ( Thursday , December 10 ) , it will enable Christ Church to increase pupil numbers by 120 over a number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new members of staff .
This is the latest major development for the school - which currently has 354 children on its books and 37 full and part-time staff .
In 2011 , it 's current facility was built and opened following the demolition of the original 1970s building .
This application has attracted some objections from nearby residents who are concerned about an increase in noise , traffic and parking issues while there is also fears it could decrease road safety and harm the value of properties .
But planning officers are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ subject to conditions being finalised .
A report to committee said : The school is currently undergoing an expansion in pupil intake and the proposed extension to the existing building is designed to cater for this increase in pupil numbers over the coming years .
`` Across the school there will be a total increase of 120 pupils , and an increase in staff of eight number in total .
`` The proposal includes the provision of eight new staff parking spaces , which would accommodate the increase in staff with one space @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provision of parking is considered acceptable .
`` To mitigate the traffic impact of the additional pupils , the School Travel Plan is to be updated and modified in consultation with the Council ’ s Road Safety Team to encourage sustainable travel modes and road safety around the vicinity of the school .
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It is all through an Amazon Wish List - meaning you can personally buy a present that will be delivered before December 25 .
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`` The principle of development and the design are considered acceptable .
`` The proposal would not unduly harm the amenities of neighbouring residential occupiers .
`` Although there would be some loss of trees replacement planting has been proposed .
Parking arrangements would be upgraded commensurate with the increase in staff numbers as a result of the extension . ''

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Five new classrooms look set to be built at a Walsall primary school as it looks to take in more than 100 extra pupils in the coming years.
Christ Church CE Primary, in Harden Road, Leamore, wants to build an extension that will be linked to the current school, housing the classrooms, toilets, group room and storage facilities.
If the plans are approved by Walsall Council's planning committee next week (Thursday, December 10), it will enable Christ Church to increase pupil numbers by 120 over a number of years as well as adding eight new members of staff.
This is the latest major development for the school - which currently has 354 children on its books and 37 full and part-time staff.
In 2011, it's current facility was built and opened following the demolition of the original 1970s building.
This application has attracted some objections from nearby residents who are concerned about an increase in noise, traffic and parking issues while there is also fears it could decrease road safety and harm the value of properties.
But planning officers are recommending the extension is granted permission, subject to conditions being finalised.
A report to committee said: The school is currently undergoing an expansion in pupil intake and the proposed extension to the existing building is designed to cater for this increase in pupil numbers over the coming years.
"Across the school there will be a total increase of 120 pupils, and an increase in staff of eight number in total.
"The proposal includes the provision of eight new staff parking spaces, which would accommodate the increase in staff with one space provided for each new employee. The provision of parking is considered acceptable.
"To mitigate the traffic impact of the additional pupils, the School Travel Plan is to be updated and modified in consultation with the Council’s Road Safety Team to encourage sustainable travel modes and road safety around the vicinity of the school.
"The principle of development and the design are considered acceptable.
"The proposal would not unduly harm the amenities of neighbouring residential occupiers.
"Although there would be some loss of trees replacement planting has been proposed. Parking arrangements would be upgraded commensurate with the increase in staff numbers as a result of the extension."


birminghammail--2020-12-06--Things you only know if you grew up in Gornal

Gornal is a weird and wonderful place in Dudley with a huge bonk plonked in the middle .
It does n't matter what part you live in , there is literally everything you need from numerous chippies , pubs , chemists and cafes .
If Gornal ay got it , you doe need it !
For many people it holds fond memories - whether it 's a pint in Sally Perry 's back in the day or sitting on top of the quarry club roof .
So Black Country Live has put together a list of things you only know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gornal .
Which is the best ?
That depends which side you live on .
Quarry as it is affectionately known was the place to be with your mates on a Friday night .
Rumour has it there were people who lived in tents in there .
This is a lifesaver for when your washing machine decides to break down .
There was a strange ringing noise that was doing everyone 's head in last year .
It 's still a mystery now .
Listen to it on the video below , captured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't know what the wreck is , it 's a park .
It 's a one way street , although that does n't stop some driving the wrong way down it .
The sausage rolls are out of this world .
There 's some bostin ' deals to be had in there if you fancy a chippy tea .
Otherwise known as 'The Brit ' or 'Sally Perry 's ' , generations of families have drunk in the quaint little pub for decades .
The perfect location for sledging .
Not got a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You ca n't beat those beautiful hot pork and stuffing sandwiches with a nice dollop of apple sauce .
Everyone met there and spent most of their teenage years sat in there playing up the workers .
Years ago it was a pub for many decades and was called Pig on the Wall .
It also had a couple of other names prior to this one .
A great place to sit and hideaway .
it 's tucked away in the corner of Priors Mill .
You know your in Lower Gornal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Apparently she had no roof on her house and lived with hundreds of pigeons .
Another place to meet up as kids with your mates on a Friday night was the field/car park between the fire station and ambulance depot .

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Gornal is a weird and wonderful place in Dudley with a huge bonk plonked in the middle.
It doesn't matter what part you live in, there is literally everything you need from numerous chippies, pubs, chemists and cafes. If Gornal ay got it, you doe need it!
For many people it holds fond memories - whether it's a pint in Sally Perry's back in the day or sitting on top of the quarry club roof.
So Black Country Live has put together a list of things you only know if you live or grew up in Gornal.
Enjoy:
1. There's an upper/lower divide
Which is the best? That depends which side you live on.
2. Quarry Park
Quarry as it is affectionately known was the place to be with your mates on a Friday night.
(Image: Black Country Wellbeing Centre)
3. Ellowes Hall Woods
Rumour has it there were people who lived in tents in there.
4. Washteria Launderette
This is a lifesaver for when your washing machine decides to break down.
5. The ringing noise
There was a strange ringing noise that was doing everyone's head in last year. It's still a mystery now. Listen to it on the video below, captured in Shakespeare Road:
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6.The 'Wreck'
If you don't know what the wreck is, it's a park.
7. Bank Road
It's a one way street, although that doesn't stop some driving the wrong way down it.
(Image: Wade Cooper)
8. Abbey Road Butchers
The sausage rolls are out of this world.
9. Kent's Tuck Inn Fried Chicken
There's some bostin' deals to be had in there if you fancy a chippy tea.
10. The Britannia
Otherwise known as 'The Brit' or 'Sally Perry's', generations of families have drunk in the quaint little pub for decades.
11. Youthy bonk
The perfect location for sledging. Not got a sledge? No problem anything will do.
12. Mrs B's Cafe
You can't beat those beautiful hot pork and stuffing sandwiches with a nice dollop of apple sauce.
(Image: Black Country Live/ Charlotte Regen)
13. Gornal Maccies
Everyone met there and spent most of their teenage years sat in there playing up the workers.
Years ago it was a pub for many decades and was called Pig on the Wall. It also had a couple of other names prior to this one.
(Image: Birmingham Mail/Darren Quinton)
14. Quiet park
A great place to sit and hideaway. it's tucked away in the corner of Priors Mill.
15. Harris' Home Brew
You know your in Lower Gornal when you see this massive mural.
(Image: Google Street View)
16. The pigeon woman
Apparently she had no roof on her house and lived with hundreds of pigeons.
17. Fire fields
Another place to meet up as kids with your mates on a Friday night was the field/car park between the fire station and ambulance depot.


birminghammail--2020-12-06--Residents evacuated and rushed to hospital in tower block fire

Residents have been evacuated after a severe fire ripped through a sixth floor tower block flat .
Around 30 fire fighters were called to Redwood House , Broomcroft Road , in Kingshurst , after a blaze broke out in a property , around 8.20pm .
Crews contained the flames to the flat whilst nine residents were led to safety .
Paramedics checked seven people and transferred four to hospital , discharging three at the scene .
A platform was also used in the operation and the incident was contained just after 9.45pm .
The cause of the fire was said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fire Service spokesman said : `` At around 2020hrs WMFS was notified of a fire at Redwood House , Kingshurst , Solihull .
`` Initially 4 fire engines and a Hydraulic Platform were mobilised , however this was increased to 6 fire engines shortly after .
`` Crews were faced with a severe fire on the 6th floor and quickly began assertive firefighting actions to contain and extinguish the fire .
`` As a result of this response the fire was contained to the flat of origin .
`` In total 7 people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with 4 taken to hospital and 3 discharged on scene .
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Our campaign , Grant a Christmas # BrumWish , aims to help buy presents for more than 1,000 youngsters cramped together , sharing beds , in soulless rooms in B & Bs , and others who will be in a Women 's Aid refuge .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ List - meaning you can personally buy a present that will be delivered before December 25 .
Make sure you set delivery to the # BrumWish Campaign , and we will ensure the presents get to the kids .
If you ca n't get on Amazon , you can donate cash through the Winter Wellbeing VirginMoney page - just make sure to put the word BRUM in the comments so it comes through to # BrumWish .
`` In addition to this , a number of residents were led to safety whilst Fire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ residents unable to escape . ''
He added : `` West Midlands Ambulance Service , Police and Solihull Council were also in attendance and we thank them for there response and support .
`` The fire was extinguished by 2145hrs and the cause of this fire has been determined to be accidental by our fire investigation team . ''

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Residents have been evacuated after a severe fire ripped through a sixth floor tower block flat.
Around 30 fire fighters were called to Redwood House, Broomcroft Road, in Kingshurst, after a blaze broke out in a property, around 8.20pm.
Crews contained the flames to the flat whilst nine residents were led to safety. Paramedics checked seven people and transferred four to hospital, discharging three at the scene.
A platform was also used in the operation and the incident was contained just after 9.45pm.
(Image: WMFS)
The cause of the fire was said to be accidental.
A West Midlands Fire Service spokesman said: "At around 2020hrs WMFS was notified of a fire at Redwood House, Kingshurst, Solihull.
"Initially 4 fire engines and a Hydraulic Platform were mobilised, however this was increased to 6 fire engines shortly after.
(Image: WMFS)
"Crews were faced with a severe fire on the 6th floor and quickly began assertive firefighting actions to contain and extinguish the fire.
"As a result of this response the fire was contained to the flat of origin.
"In total 7 people were dealt with by ambulance personnel, with 4 taken to hospital and 3 discharged on scene.
"In addition to this, a number of residents were led to safety whilst Fire Control operators provided fire survival guidance to residents unable to escape."
He added: "West Midlands Ambulance Service, Police and Solihull Council were also in attendance and we thank them for there response and support.
"The fire was extinguished by 2145hrs and the cause of this fire has been determined to be accidental by our fire investigation team."


birminghammail--2020-12-06--'Sexual sadist' priest abused boy and locked him in church crypt

A 'sexual sadist ' priest who worked as a private tutor sexually and physically abused a boy and locked him in a church crypt .
Father Joseph Quigly - who held various 'presitigious ' roles including as national education advisor for Roman Catholic schools - sexually and physically abused a boy while he was a parish priest in Warwickshire .
The priest - described as a `` sexual sadist '' - rubbed the teenager ’ s inner thigh after making him wear gym kit , take showers with the door open , and inflicted ‘ sado-masochistic ’ punishments on him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's crypt .
He also beat the boy with a hurling stick during his time at St Charles Borromeo RC church in Hampton-on-the-Hill near Warwick .
The offences took place while he was the parish priest at the church from 2002 until he was forced to resign in disgrace , a jury at Warwick Crown Court heard .
Quigley , 56 , now of Aston Hall , Church Lane , Staffordshire , denied four charges of sexual activity with a child , two of sexual assault , two of false imprisonment and one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ less than four hours to find him guilty of all nine charges by majority verdicts of 11-1 , reports CoventryLive .
Prosecutor Adrian Langdale QC told the court the case involved `` allegations of historic abuse at the hands of this defendant , as he was known at the time , Fr Joseph Quigley '' .
He added : `` He was a Catholic priest , in a position of power and trust over the complainant .
“ The abuse took two forms .
First that it was overtly sexual by nature , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the young complainant up to and around the groin area .
“ There were other acts which were more like punishment of a sado-masochistic nature , such as caning or hitting boys with hurling sticks or shutting boys in the crypt of the church.
” Mr Langdale said although the case involved one victim , teenager , at the time Quigley was at St Charles Borromeo there was another key witness who had also been abused by the priest .
That boy was aged 16-17 when he fell under the abusive influence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of similarities between what the two boys suffered .
“ It will seem extraordinary that a person ’ s religious beliefs could make them blind to what was wrong , but this is why Father Joe , as he was known , was able to get away with the abuse for so long , '' said Mr Langdale .
Having targeted his victim , Quigley took advantage of him struggling at school to offer private tuition to get him alone .
The offences mirrored those he committed against the older boy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ school .
Mr Langdale said : “ Father Joe was ordained in 1990 .
He held various prestigious roles , including being in charge nationally for education in Roman Catholic schools , as well as being a parish priest .
“ From 2002 until his forced resignation he was parish priest at St Charles Borromeo.
” But in 2008 his behaviour towards the older boy came to light , and he was `` removed from high priesting '' and sent to an institute in the United States for six months .
“ After @ @ @ @ @ @ @ returned to the UK and put on restricted duties .
It would seem the Catholic Church believed that by doing so it had met its duties , ” said Mr Langdale , who pointed out that the police were not informed .
“ Despite there not being an investigation at the time , there was clearly another victim the church would have found if they had looked.
” He said Quigley ’ s abuse of his victim while he was at Hampton-on-the-Hill included repeatedly sexually touching him and subjecting him to sado-masochistic punishment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crypt and forcing him to chew paracetamol .
Having offered the boy extra tuition at the presbytery , Quigley made him bring his gym kit and sent him on runs before telling him to take a shower and leave the door open as he did so .
During the tuition , Quigley would sit in a swivel chair with his legs wide apart and then abuse the boy .
Mr Langdale said : `` This was for this defendant ’ s sexual gratification .
These actions were not accidental .
`` The rubbing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area .
He constantly maintained eye contact , getting sexual pleasure from the terror in his eyes.
” Quigley also made the boy do sit-ups and press-ups as punishments , to stand in the corner and suck paracetamols , which have a bitter taste .
He also hit him to the thighs with a hurling stick , as he had done to another boy whose mother had challenged him about it .
As another masochistic punishment , he locked him in the crypt , a cold and dark room containing tombs , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his gym kit .
Although some allegations emerged in 2012 , the full facts only came out after the victim began to see a therapist in 2017 – and the therapist informed the police .
When Quigley was questioned he told a series of ‘ careful and deliberate lies and untruths ’ – and after the jury ’ s verdicts Judge Cooke praised the ‘ devastatingly effective ’ questioning by officers during the interviews .
Adjourning the case for a report to be prepared , he said : “ This defendant , previously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sadist and voyeur , has demonstrated that .
“ A lengthy prison sentence is inevitable .
I need to decide whether , given that diagnosis , he falls to be sentenced as a dangerous offender.
” He added that investigating officer DS Abigail Simpson and the Warwickshire Police team were ‘ richly deserving of a public statement of commendation and thanks.
’ Describing the perverted priest as `` a sexual sadist and voyeur '' , Judge Peter Cooke remanded him in custody while a report is prepared on him to assess the danger @ @ @ @ @ @

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A 'sexual sadist' priest who worked as a private tutor sexually and physically abused a boy and locked him in a church crypt.
Father Joseph Quigly - who held various 'presitigious' roles including as national education advisor for Roman Catholic schools - sexually and physically abused a boy while he was a parish priest in Warwickshire.
The priest - described as a "sexual sadist" - rubbed the teenager’s inner thigh after making him wear gym kit, take showers with the door open, and inflicted ‘sado-masochistic’ punishments on him such as locking him in the church's crypt.
He also beat the boy with a hurling stick during his time at St Charles Borromeo RC church in Hampton-on-the-Hill near Warwick.
The offences took place while he was the parish priest at the church from 2002 until he was forced to resign in disgrace, a jury at Warwick Crown Court heard.
Quigley, 56, now of Aston Hall, Church Lane, Staffordshire, denied four charges of sexual activity with a child, two of sexual assault, two of false imprisonment and one of cruelty.
But the jury took less than four hours to find him guilty of all nine charges by majority verdicts of 11-1, reports CoventryLive.
Prosecutor Adrian Langdale QC told the court the case involved "allegations of historic abuse at the hands of this defendant, as he was known at the time, Fr Joseph Quigley".
He added: "He was a Catholic priest, in a position of power and trust over the complainant.
“The abuse took two forms. First that it was overtly sexual by nature, such as touching and massaging the legs of the young complainant up to and around the groin area.
“There were other acts which were more like punishment of a sado-masochistic nature, such as caning or hitting boys with hurling sticks or shutting boys in the crypt of the church.”
Mr Langdale said although the case involved one victim, teenager, at the time Quigley was at St Charles Borromeo there was another key witness who had also been abused by the priest.
That boy was aged 16-17 when he fell under the abusive influence of Quigley – and there were a number of similarities between what the two boys suffered.
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“It will seem extraordinary that a person’s religious beliefs could make them blind to what was wrong, but this is why Father Joe, as he was known, was able to get away with the abuse for so long," said Mr Langdale.
Having targeted his victim, Quigley took advantage of him struggling at school to offer private tuition to get him alone.
The offences mirrored those he committed against the older boy, who was a pupil at a Catholic school.
Mr Langdale said: “Father Joe was ordained in 1990. He held various prestigious roles, including being in charge nationally for education in Roman Catholic schools, as well as being a parish priest.
“From 2002 until his forced resignation he was parish priest at St Charles Borromeo.”
But in 2008 his behaviour towards the older boy came to light, and he was "removed from high priesting" and sent to an institute in the United States for six months.
“After six months of therapy, he was returned to the UK and put on restricted duties. It would seem the Catholic Church believed that by doing so it had met its duties,” said Mr Langdale, who pointed out that the police were not informed.
“Despite there not being an investigation at the time, there was clearly another victim the church would have found if they had looked.”
He said Quigley’s abuse of his victim while he was at Hampton-on-the-Hill included repeatedly sexually touching him and subjecting him to sado-masochistic punishment, such as shutting him in the crypt and forcing him to chew paracetamol.
Having offered the boy extra tuition at the presbytery, Quigley made him bring his gym kit and sent him on runs before telling him to take a shower and leave the door open as he did so.
During the tuition, Quigley would sit in a swivel chair with his legs wide apart and then abuse the boy.
Mr Langdale said: "This was for this defendant’s sexual gratification. These actions were not accidental.
"The rubbing was always very close to his private area. He constantly maintained eye contact, getting sexual pleasure from the terror in his eyes.”
Quigley also made the boy do sit-ups and press-ups as punishments, to stand in the corner and suck paracetamols, which have a bitter taste.
He also hit him to the thighs with a hurling stick, as he had done to another boy whose mother had challenged him about it.
As another masochistic punishment, he locked him in the crypt, a cold and dark room containing tombs, which he found terrifying, while wearing only his gym kit.
Although some allegations emerged in 2012, the full facts only came out after the victim began to see a therapist in 2017 – and the therapist informed the police.
When Quigley was questioned he told a series of ‘careful and deliberate lies and untruths’ – and after the jury’s verdicts Judge Cooke praised the ‘devastatingly effective’ questioning by officers during the interviews.
Adjourning the case for a report to be prepared, he said: “This defendant, previously diagnosed by an expert as a sexual sadist and voyeur, has demonstrated that.
“A lengthy prison sentence is inevitable. I need to decide whether, given that diagnosis, he falls to be sentenced as a dangerous offender.”
He added that investigating officer DS Abigail Simpson and the Warwickshire Police team were ‘richly deserving of a public statement of commendation and thanks.’
Describing the perverted priest as "a sexual sadist and voyeur", Judge Peter Cooke remanded him in custody while a report is prepared on him to assess the danger he poses in the future.


birminghammail--2020-12-06--Bilic makes two changes as forgotten pair make West Brom bench

West Brom boss Slaven Bilic has made two changes - one of them enforced - for the visit of Crystal Palace to The Hawthorns this Sunday lunch-time .
Matt Phillips and Grady Diangana both start for Albion , the former in the place of Conor Townsend .
The left wing-back hobbled off towards the end of the win over Sheffield United last weekend and he is out until the New Year with a knee injury .
Make sure you do n't miss a thing - click here to sign up to our Albion newsletter Phillips did cover him for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the absence of Kieran Gibbs who has not been deemed ready to participate from the off , he starts here .
It ’ s his first league start of the season .
Gibbs is on the bench , but there is no place in the squad for Jake Livermore .
Hal Robson-Kanu misses out too , while Charlie Austin and Kamil Grosicki both feature in the 18 for the first time since the opening day of the season .
Diangana , meanwhile , takes the place of Robinson in attack .
Whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or more how Albion approached the game at Old Trafford the other week , only time will tell .
For Palace , Wilfried Zaha starts , as does Luka Milivojevic .
Former Baggie Nathan Ferguson is still not fit enough to feature at all .

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West Brom boss Slaven Bilic has made two changes - one of them enforced - for the visit of Crystal Palace to The Hawthorns this Sunday lunch-time.
Matt Phillips and Grady Diangana both start for Albion, the former in the place of Conor Townsend. The left wing-back hobbled off towards the end of the win over Sheffield United last weekend and he is out until the New Year with a knee injury.
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Phillips did cover him for the remaining minutes of that game and, in the absence of Kieran Gibbs who has not been deemed ready to participate from the off, he starts here. It’s his first league start of the season.
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Gibbs is on the bench, but there is no place in the squad for Jake Livermore. Hal Robson-Kanu misses out too, while Charlie Austin and Kamil Grosicki both feature in the 18 for the first time since the opening day of the season.
Diangana, meanwhile, takes the place of Robinson in attack. Whether that’s a shift to 3-4-3, or more how Albion approached the game at Old Trafford the other week, only time will tell.
For Palace, Wilfried Zaha starts, as does Luka Milivojevic. Former Baggie Nathan Ferguson is still not fit enough to feature at all.
Albion
Johnstone; Furlong, Ajayi, Ivanovic, Bartley, Phillips; Sawyers, Gallagher, Pereira, Diangana; Grant
Subs : Button, Gibbs, O’Shea, Krovinovic, Grosicki, Austin, Robinson
Palace
Guaita; Clyne, Cahill, Kouyate, Van Aanholt; Milivojevic, McArthur, Schlupp, Zaha, Eze; Benteke
Subs : Butland, Ayew, Townsend, Ward, Sakho, Batshuayi, Riedewald


birminghammail--2020-12-06--Five parts of the West Midlands with Covid-19 rate under 100

The latest update of the rolling seven-day rate of new cases of Covid-19 for every local authority area in England shows a further drop across the West Midlands .
The figures , for the seven days to November 30 , are based on tests carried out in laboratories ( pillar one of the Government 's testing programme ) and in the wider community ( pillar two ) .
Stratford-on-Avon now has a rate of 59 cases per 100,000 people , down from last week 's 96 .
And Malvern Hills is also under 100 , with 68 cases on average @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Worcester , Wychavon and Shropshire are also underneath 100 now , with Solihull down to 145 cases per 100k .
Lichfield is on 165 , with Redditch on 181 and Tamworth 186 .
Cannock , Stafford and Nuneaton will be underneath 100 within days .
Birmingham is now 49th in England - very close to dropping out of the top 50 .
The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people .
Data for the most recent four days ( December 1-4 ) has been excluded as it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ true number of cases .
A majority of areas in England ( 250 out of 315 ) have seen a fall in case rates .
The list has been calculated by the PA news agency , based on Public Health England data published on December 4 on the Government 's coronavirus dashboard .
Here is the list in full .
From left to right , it reads : name of local authority ; rate of new cases in the seven days to November 30 ; number ( in brackets ) of new cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 30 ; rate of new cases in the seven days to November 23 ; number ( in brackets ) of new cases recorded in the seven days to November 23 .
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The latest update of the rolling seven-day rate of new cases of Covid-19 for every local authority area in England shows a further drop across the West Midlands.
The figures, for the seven days to November 30, are based on tests carried out in laboratories (pillar one of the Government's testing programme) and in the wider community (pillar two).
Stratford-on-Avon now has a rate of 59 cases per 100,000 people, down from last week's 96.
And Malvern Hills is also under 100, with 68 cases on average per 100,000 people, down from 86.
Worcester, Wychavon and Shropshire are also underneath 100 now, with Solihull down to 145 cases per 100k.
Lichfield is on 165, with Redditch on 181 and Tamworth 186. Cannock, Stafford and Nuneaton will be underneath 100 within days.
Birmingham is now 49th in England - very close to dropping out of the top 50.
(Image: Adam Hughes / SWNS)
The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people.
Data for the most recent four days (December 1-4) has been excluded as it is incomplete and does not reflect the true number of cases.
A majority of areas in England (250 out of 315) have seen a fall in case rates.
The list has been calculated by the PA news agency, based on Public Health England data published on December 4 on the Government's coronavirus dashboard.
Here is the list in full. From left to right, it reads: name of local authority; rate of new cases in the seven days to November 30; number (in brackets) of new cases recorded in the seven days to November 30; rate of new cases in the seven days to November 23; number (in brackets) of new cases recorded in the seven days to November 23.
Top 50:
Medway, 581.6, (1620), 449.5, (1252)
Swale, 567.7, (852), 561.7, (843)
Boston, 503.0, (353), 453.2, (318)
Thanet, 443.9, (630), 469.3, (666)
Maidstone, 375.4, (645), 298.0, (512)
Gravesham, 366.6, (392), 393.7, (421)
Lincoln, 355.5, (353), 327.3, (325)
Stoke-on-Trent, 347.9, (892), 404.1, (1036)
Basildon, 333.9, (625), 271.9, (509)
Dover, 318.3, (376), 300.5, (355)
Redbridge, 305.4, (932), 301.1, (919)
Blackburn with Darwen, 301.9, (452), 318.0, (476)
Havering, 300.9, (781), 310.1, (805)
Pendle, 285.5, (263), 315.9, (291)
Burnley, 284.5, (253), 334.0, (297)
Barking and Dagenham, 276.6, (589), 254.1, (541)
Slough, 272.8, (408), 322.3, (482)
Rossendale, 271.4, (194), 298.0, (213)
Hartlepool, 269.0, (252), 315.0, (295)
Dudley, 268.3, (863), 383.4, (1233)
Luton, 268.0, (571), 279.7, (596)
Leicester, 265.1, (939), 361.6, (1281)
Wolverhampton, 260.1, (685), 330.0, (869)
East Lindsey, 251.9, (357), 374.0, (530)
Dartford, 250.4, (282), 263.8, (297)
Canterbury, 249.7, (413), 225.5, (373)
Sandwell, 247.2, (812), 373.0, (1225)
Rochdale, 246.8, (549), 338.1, (752)
Oadby and Wigston, 245.5, (140), 384.1, (219)
Newham, 242.7, (857), 216.6, (765)
Calderdale, 239.8, (507), 285.2, (603)
Newcastle-under-Lyme, 236.4, (306), 358.5, (464)
Walsall, 236.1, (674), 293.2, (837)
West Lindsey, 233.1, (223), 210.1, (201)
Hull, 232.1, (603), 416.5, (1082)
Tonbridge and Malling, 229.3, (303), 195.2, (258)
Darlington, 227.5, (243), 278.1, (297)
Kirklees, 227.2, (999), 349.3, (1536)
Bradford, 226.4, (1222), 331.6, (1790)
East Staffordshire, 226.3, (271), 326.5, (391)
Staffordshire Moorlands, 225.5, (222), 221.5, (218)
South Tyneside, 225.2, (340), 336.5, (508)
Waltham Forest, 219.9, (609), 210.8, (584)
Harlow, 218.2, (190), 222.8, (194)
Rotherham, 218.2, (579), 220.0, (584)
Bexley, 217.5, (540), 221.9, (551)
Bury, 217.3, (415), 282.2, (539)
Folkestone and Hythe, 215.9, (244), 187.6, (212)
Birmingham, 212.4, (2425), 315.1, (3598)
Hyndburn, 212.2, (172), 360.3, (292)
Rest of West Midlands:
Cannock Chase, 210.4, (212), 235.2, (237)
Stafford, 204.7, (281), 288.5, (396)
Nuneaton and Bedworth, 200.2, (260), 281.8, (366)
Tamworth, 186.5, (143), 303.8, (233)
Redditch, 181.8, (155), 215.8, (184)
South Staffordshire, 181.4, (204), 295.3, (332)
North Warwickshire, 176.2, (115), 272.7, (178)
Lichfield, 165.1, (173), 232.0, (243)
Coventry, 154.5, (574), 187.9, (698)
Telford and Wrekin, 150.7, (271), 227.4, (409)
Solihull, 145.6, (315), 226.5, (490)
Rugby, 132.2, (144), 199.2, (217)
Wyre Forest, 116.5, (118), 202.4, (205)
Warwick, 107.1, (154), 144.7, (208)
Shropshire, 82.3, (266), 156.0, (504)
Wychavon, 77.3, (100), 99.7, (129)
Worcester, 77.1, (78), 132.4, (134)
Malvern Hills, 68.6, (54), 86.4, (68)
Stratford-on-Avon, 56.9, (74), 96.9, (126)


birminghammail--2020-12-06--Strictly Come Dancing drag routine slammed as 'weird' and 'very sad' by viewers

Strictly Come Dancing has already seen its first same-sex pairing when former professional boxer Nicola Adams was partnered with Katya Jones .
And of course we 've watched judge Craig Revel Horwood perform in drag back in 2019 when he wowed in a Hello , Dolly !
routine .
But now the BBC One show has sparked a surprisingly mixed reaction with its latest opening number .
Although many were delighted with Saturday night 's performance as 'fabulous ' and the 'campest , glitziest opening ever ' , it did n't find favour with everyone , the MEN reports .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Giovanni Pernice and Gorka Marquez dancein drag alongside a giant pink stiletto in a Priscilla Queen of the Desert-inspired routine .
One viewer wrote on Twitter : `` Where is equality , why is it always the women that get pushed to one side ? ''
And another said : `` Used to be a family show .
Will stop watching . ''
`` It is one thing to support equal rights and completely another to promote homosexuality etc .
Very sad indeed . ''
`` My grandchildren are completely confused ... '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ questions from my 9 year old , '' another tweeted .
But another countered : `` Questions are never a problem , it 's the answers that cause prejudice . ''
`` Opportunity for you to educate them then ! ''
said another .
However , many were wowed by the performance , with one fan saying : `` Johannes = talent goes beyond anything I 've seen , he is divine .
Gorka and Gio = proving heels and makeup make men even sexier to me . ''
`` Strictly is bringing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raved another .
`` Fabulously camp and gorgeous in every way , '' said a third .
Another gasped : `` The Strictly lads in drag !
!
!
!
Life does n't get better than this !
!
!
`` Never thought I 'd see Gorka and Gio in drag .
That was fabulous , '' said one.. '' Seeing Johannes dressed in drag and having the time of his life in an dazzling performance made my day !
!
What a fabulous dancer , '' commented one viewer on Twitter .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ realise that what my 2020 was missing was Johannes leading his fellow drag queens in the campest , glitziest opening ever but good lord , yes please , that has just made my year so much better . ''
And yet another praised : `` Best opening ever !
Please keep up the inclusive content BBC and Strictly !
Johannes you are the best ! ''

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Strictly Come Dancing has already seen its first same-sex pairing when former professional boxer Nicola Adams was partnered with Katya Jones.
And of course we've watched judge Craig Revel Horwood perform in drag back in 2019 when he wowed in a Hello, Dolly! routine.
But now the BBC One show has sparked a surprisingly mixed reaction with its latest opening number.
(Image: BBC)
Although many were delighted with Saturday night's performance as 'fabulous' and the 'campest, glitziest opening ever', it didn't find favour with everyone, the MEN reports.
We saw male professionals Johannes Radebe, Giovanni Pernice and Gorka Marquez dance in drag alongside a giant pink stiletto in a Priscilla Queen of the Desert-inspired routine.
One viewer wrote on Twitter: "Where is equality, why is it always the women that get pushed to one side?"
And another said: "Used to be a family show. Will stop watching."
"It is one thing to support equal rights and completely another to promote homosexuality etc. Very sad indeed."
"Strictly gone weird tonight," tweeted another.
"My grandchildren are completely confused..." grumbled another viewer.
"So many questions from my 9 year old," another tweeted.
But another countered: "Questions are never a problem, it's the answers that cause prejudice."
"Opportunity for you to educate them then!" said another.
However, many were wowed by the performance, with one fan saying: "Johannes = talent goes beyond anything I've seen, he is divine. Gorka and Gio = proving heels and makeup make men even sexier to me."
"Strictly is bringing the fab to fabulous tonight!" raved another.
"Fabulously camp and gorgeous in every way," said a third.
Another gasped: "The Strictly lads in drag!!!! Life doesn't get better than this!!!
"Never thought I'd see Gorka and Gio in drag. That was fabulous," said one.
"Seeing Johannes dressed in drag and having the time of his life in an dazzling performance made my day!! What a fabulous dancer," commented one viewer on Twitter.
Another wrote: " I didn't realise that what my 2020 was missing was Johannes leading his fellow drag queens in the campest, glitziest opening ever but good lord, yes please, that has just made my year so much better."
And yet another praised: "Best opening ever! Please keep up the inclusive content BBC and Strictly! Johannes you are the best!"


birminghammail--2020-12-06--Arrest after man, 29, stabbed to death in broad daylight

Police have made an arrest after a man was stabbed to death in Winson Green .
The 29-year-old victim was knifed several times in the chest and back around 2.30pm on Friday ( December 4 ) in Summerfield Park , off Dudley Road .
Paramedics - including the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford- were sent to the busy road and the patient was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead at midnight .
The suspect was detained on suspicion of murder in the early hours of Sunday ( December 6 ) and will be questioned today .
A post-mortem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victim ’ s family are being supported by specially trained officers .
There was also reports of gunshots which were investigated by forensics who sealed off the scene for most of Saturday .
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Our campaign , Grant a Christmas # BrumWish , aims to help buy presents for more than 1,000 youngsters cramped together , sharing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ & Bs , and others who will be in a Women 's Aid refuge .
It is all through an Amazon Wish List - meaning you can personally buy a present that will be delivered before December 25 .
Make sure you set delivery to the # BrumWish Campaign , and we will ensure the presents get to the kids .
If you ca n't get on Amazon , you can donate cash through the Winter Wellbeing VirginMoney page - just make sure to put the word BRUM in the comments so it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the arrest , detectives are still appealing to anyone who has dashcam footage or witnessed the incident to contact them .
Det Insp Laura Harrison , leading the investigation , said : `` Our investigation is moving really quickly , but I still need to hear from anyone in the area at the time who saw or heard anything and who ’ s not yet spoken to us .
“ We also really need to speak to anyone with CCTV , mobile phone or dashcam footage that might help us . ''
Witnesses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the police website or by calling 101 .
Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting log number 2416 of 4 December .

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Police have made an arrest after a man was stabbed to death in Winson Green.
The 29-year-old victim was knifed several times in the chest and back around 2.30pm on Friday (December 4) in Summerfield Park, off Dudley Road.
Paramedics - including the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford- were sent to the busy road and the patient was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead at midnight.
(Image: Darren Quinton)
The suspect was detained on suspicion of murder in the early hours of Sunday (December 6) and will be questioned today.
A post-mortem will take place today, and the victim’s family are being supported by specially trained officers.
There was also reports of gunshots which were investigated by forensics who sealed off the scene for most of Saturday.
Despite the arrest, detectives are still appealing to anyone who has dashcam footage or witnessed the incident to contact them.
Det Insp Laura Harrison, leading the investigation, said: "Our investigation is moving really quickly, but I still need to hear from anyone in the area at the time who saw or heard anything and who’s not yet spoken to us.
“We also really need to speak to anyone with CCTV, mobile phone or dashcam footage that might help us."
Witnesses can get in touch via live chat on the police website or by calling 101. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting log number 2416 of 4 December.


birminghammail--2020-12-06--New bus gate blocks cars from city centre on key Bullring road

Motorists are being blocked from entering Birmingham city centre through a well-used route after new bus gate traffic restrictions were put in place .
Christmas shoppers visiting Birmingham 's hard-pressed city centre retailers are being stopped by the measures now prevent motorists from passing right along Moor Street Queensway in either direction .
There are now U-turns in place either side of a stretch close to the back of the High Street Marks & Spencer - though its collection area still remains accessible .
The timing of the changes coincides with the Christmas shopping season of dark nights and rain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after being closed for two lockdowns lasting 111 days between them .
Even before the year of Covid-19 , we noted 13 months ago that one in five units on New Street was not trading at the start of the November 2019 Birmingham German Christmas Market .
Since then , major names including Forever 21 and GAP have quit the Bullring and even the German Market has been scrapped this year in what should have been its 21st year .
Retail giant John Lewis announced in July it was closing its four-floor purpose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months before staff could even celebrate its firth birthday .
This week , Debenhams - which has anchored the opposite end of the Bullring to Selfridges ever since the giant complex opened on September 4 , 2003 - confirmed it was heading towards full liquidation after 242 years of trading .
Meawhile its Bullring neighbours Topman and Topshop also face an uncertain future thanks to the meltdown at the Arcadia group which also owns brands like Dorothy Perkins , Wallis , Evans , Miss Selfridge and Burton .
With the city currently stuck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ status in the year of Covid-19 , you might think the struggling lords of the high street could n't take any more blows after only reopening on December 2 .
The move reflects Birmingham City Council plans to get people out of cars and onto public transport .
Its latest changes to Moor Street Queensway also impact visitors to Thinktank and Birmingham Children 's Hospital as well as major retail centres like the Bullring .
The new bus gate stops people from driving towards the Bullring from the direction of the A47 ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from James Watt Queensway ( between Aston University and Birmingham Children 's Hospital ) .
And anyone driving past Selfridges towards Marks & Spencer will also be unable to continue as far as Carrs Lane never mind continue towards the A47 .
Birmingham City Council says : `` The bus gate now prevents general traffic from travelling between Moor Street Station and Carrs Lane in either direction .
`` Only buses , cyclists and hackney carriages are now permitted . ''
The impact of this closure is even more significant because Park Street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side of The Masshouse apartments , Clayton Hotel and Albert Street Car Park - has been permanently closed because of work to build HS2 .
`` If you are travelling by private vehicle , you must approach from the Digbeth side ( leave the Middleway at Camp Hill or Bordesley Circus ) for access to : '' You must approach from the Moor Street Queensway ( north ) side ( leave the Middleway at A47 , the old Ashted Circus ) for access to : '' Please check your route before you travel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leave the Middleway Ring Road at a different point to reach your destination .
`` For example , Thinktank and Birmingham Children ’ s Hospital can only be reached from the north , and locations in Digbeth can only be reached from the east or south .
`` Space to make a U-turn is provided on both sides of the bus gate : you do not need to use Carrs Lane and Albert Street specifically to avoid the bus gate . ''
What else is happening ?
In Birmingham city centre , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way private drivers can move around .
Motorists , who may not have been into the city for months , will need to a ) to read the signs and follow the new routes and b ) to read the signs and avoid £60 fines that are incurred if you drive into bus lanes or through bus gates .
Through traffic should now use the middle ring road or the A38 Queensway Tunnel system .
Roads which are still out of action during long term closures include lower Broad Street and Paradise Queensway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; Five Ways Underpass ( closed June 3 , 2019 ) .
Colmore Circus next to the front of Lloyd House police HQ has bus gates in both directions to prevent motorists from this part of the city driving to or from the Colmore Row area .
There is also a third bus gate here in between the The Royal Angus Hotel / NCP Car Park and St Chad 's Cathedral .
Southbound drivers can no longer turn left into Snow Hill Queensway or cross St Chad 's Circus .
Instead , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the old Aston Fire Station building next to Lancaster Circus , ready to rejoin the A38 Queensway in order to access the Colmore Business District via the tunnel under St Chad 's Queensway and the Great Charles Queensway slip .
The Colmore Business District has no access to the New Street Station area , unless you take Snow Hill Queensway to enter the A38 Queensway tunnel ( southbound ) .
The Sheepcote Street lane towards Broad Street has a 60-metre bus lane that has generated fines worth a potential £5.4 million in its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was officially launched in October , 2019 various other roads have been restricted in the Jewellery Quarter ( no access to and from the island at Sandpits ) and Southside ( Bromsgrove Street and Wrentham Street have been closed from Bristol Street ) .
Southbound drivers on Bristol Street now have to head towards Belgrave Middleway ready to turn left and left again into Sherlock Street before heading towards the Arcadian and the Bull Ring Indoor , Rag and Open Markets via Pershore Street .

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Motorists are being blocked from entering Birmingham city centre through a well-used route after new bus gate traffic restrictions were put in place.
Christmas shoppers visiting Birmingham's hard-pressed city centre retailers are being stopped by the measures now prevent motorists from passing right along Moor Street Queensway in either direction.
There are now U-turns in place either side of a stretch close to the back of the High Street Marks & Spencer - though its collection area still remains accessible.
The timing of the changes coincides with the Christmas shopping season of dark nights and rain - and when stores were already struggling after being closed for two lockdowns lasting 111 days between them.
Even before the year of Covid-19, we noted 13 months ago that one in five units on New Street was not trading at the start of the November 2019 Birmingham German Christmas Market.
Since then, major names including Forever 21 and GAP have quit the Bullring and even the German Market has been scrapped this year in what should have been its 21st year.
(Image: Google Maps)
Retail giant John Lewis announced in July it was closing its four-floor purpose built Grand Central department store - two months before staff could even celebrate its firth birthday.
This week, Debenhams - which has anchored the opposite end of the Bullring to Selfridges ever since the giant complex opened on September 4, 2003 - confirmed it was heading towards full liquidation after 242 years of trading.
Meawhile its Bullring neighbours Topman and Topshop also face an uncertain future thanks to the meltdown at the Arcadia group which also owns brands like Dorothy Perkins, Wallis, Evans, Miss Selfridge and Burton.
With the city currently stuck in Tier 3 just below full lockdown status in the year of Covid-19, you might think the struggling lords of the high street couldn't take any more blows after only reopening on December 2.
The move reflects Birmingham City Council plans to get people out of cars and onto public transport.
Its latest changes to Moor Street Queensway also impact visitors to Thinktank and Birmingham Children's Hospital as well as major retail centres like the Bullring.
The new bus gate stops people from driving towards the Bullring from the direction of the A47 (the road past Millennium Point) or from James Watt Queensway (between Aston University and Birmingham Children's Hospital).
And anyone driving past Selfridges towards Marks & Spencer will also be unable to continue as far as Carrs Lane never mind continue towards the A47.
Birmingham City Council says: "The bus gate now prevents general traffic from travelling between Moor Street Station and Carrs Lane in either direction.
"Only buses, cyclists and hackney carriages are now permitted."
The impact of this closure is even more significant because Park Street - which ran parallel on the other side of The Masshouse apartments, Clayton Hotel and Albert Street Car Park - has been permanently closed because of work to build HS2.
(Image: Graham Young)
City council statement in full
"If you are travelling by private vehicle, you must approach from the Digbeth side (leave the Middleway at Camp Hill or Bordesley Circus) for access to:
Bullring car park
Selfridges Moor Street car park
Moor Street station loading and drop off bays
"You must approach from the Moor Street Queensway (north) side (leave the Middleway at A47, the old Ashted Circus) for access to:
M&S collection area
Carrs Lane and Albert Street
"Please check your route before you travel, as you may now need to leave the Middleway Ring Road at a different point to reach your destination.
"For example, Thinktank and Birmingham Children’s Hospital can only be reached from the north, and locations in Digbeth can only be reached from the east or south.
"Space to make a U-turn is provided on both sides of the bus gate: you do not need to use Carrs Lane and Albert Street specifically to avoid the bus gate."
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
What else is happening?
In Birmingham city centre, a major series of changes has limited the way private drivers can move around.
Motorists, who may not have been into the city for months, will need to a) to read the signs and follow the new routes and b) to read the signs and avoid £60 fines that are incurred if you drive into bus lanes or through bus gates.
Through traffic should now use the middle ring road or the A38 Queensway Tunnel system.
Roads which are still out of action during long term closures include lower Broad Street and Paradise Queensway (closed September 4, 2018); Five Ways Underpass (closed June 3, 2019).
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
Colmore Circus next to the front of Lloyd House police HQ has bus gates in both directions to prevent motorists from this part of the city driving to or from the Colmore Row area.
There is also a third bus gate here in between the The Royal Angus Hotel / NCP Car Park and St Chad's Cathedral. Southbound drivers can no longer turn left into Snow Hill Queensway or cross St Chad's Circus.
Instead, they have to do a U-turn back to the old Aston Fire Station building next to Lancaster Circus, ready to rejoin the A38 Queensway in order to access the Colmore Business District via the tunnel under St Chad's Queensway and the Great Charles Queensway slip.
The Colmore Business District has no access to the New Street Station area, unless you take Snow Hill Queensway to enter the A38 Queensway tunnel (southbound).
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
The Sheepcote Street lane towards Broad Street has a 60-metre bus lane that has generated fines worth a potential £5.4 million in its first year of operation.
Since that was officially launched in October, 2019 various other roads have been restricted in the Jewellery Quarter (no access to and from the island at Sandpits) and Southside (Bromsgrove Street and Wrentham Street have been closed from Bristol Street).
Southbound drivers on Bristol Street now have to head towards Belgrave Middleway ready to turn left and left again into Sherlock Street before heading towards the Arcadian and the Bull Ring Indoor, Rag and Open Markets via Pershore Street.


birminghammail--2020-12-06--Firm that built NHS Nightingale Hospital hit by cyber attack

RMD Kwikform , said it is investigating the security breach , which happened in November .
The supported the NHS in building the Nightingale Hospital in Birmingham .
The impact from the attack on its operations is not yet know but employees , former employees , clients and suppliers have been urged to stay vigilant .
The incident has been reported to the National Cyber Security Centre ( NCSC ) and Information Commissioner 's Office ( ICO ) .
A company spokesman said : `` RMD Kwikform 's employees , former employees , clients and suppliers are requested to exercise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ An NCSC spokesperson said : `` We are aware of an incident affecting RMD Kwikform and are supporting with investigations . ''
Buy a gift for a homeless child and make a # BrumWish come true Thousands of children in Birmingham face a Christmas without a proper home this year - but there is something you can do .
Our campaign , Grant a Christmas # BrumWish , aims to help buy presents for more than 1,000 youngsters cramped together , sharing beds , in soulless rooms in B & Bs , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Aid refuge .
It is all through an Amazon Wish List - meaning you can personally buy a present that will be delivered before December 25 .
Make sure you set delivery to the # BrumWish Campaign , and we will ensure the presents get to the kids .
If you ca n't get on Amazon , you can donate cash through the Winter Wellbeing VirginMoney page - just make sure to put the word BRUM in the comments so it comes through to # BrumWish .
West Midlands-based RMD Kwikform provides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world and employs about 1,400 people , of which around 300 are based in the UK .
It 's parent company - Interserve - also fell vicitm to a cyber attack earlier this year .
The outsourcing giant reported an incident in May .

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A Walsall construction business has fallen victim to a cybersecurity attack.
RMD Kwikform, said it is investigating the security breach, which happened in November.
The supported the NHS in building the Nightingale Hospital in Birmingham.
The impact from the attack on its operations is not yet know but employees, former employees, clients and suppliers have been urged to stay vigilant.
The incident has been reported to the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
A company spokesman said: "RMD Kwikform's employees, former employees, clients and suppliers are requested to exercise heightened vigilance during this time."
An NCSC spokesperson said: "We are aware of an incident affecting RMD Kwikform and are supporting with investigations."
West Midlands-based RMD Kwikform provides engineering services to major infrastructure projects around the world and employs about 1,400 people, of which around 300 are based in the UK.
It's parent company - Interserve - also fell vicitm to a cyber attack earlier this year. The outsourcing giant reported an incident in May.


birminghammail--2020-12-06--Local health trust selected to deliver Covid-19 vaccine next week

Walsall Healthcare Trust is one of the dozens of hubs selected to begin vaccinating patients against coronavirus this week .
In one of the biggest immunisation programs in NHS history , anyone aged 80 and over as well as care home workers will be first to receive the jab , along with NHS workers who are at higher risk .
NHS staff are working through the weekend to prepare for the launch of the programme with the first vaccinations happening from Tuesday .
There are 50 hubs in the first wave in the Midlands includes Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Additional hospitals will start vaccinating over the coming weeks and months as the programme ramps up .
Patients aged 80 and above who are already attending hospital as an outpatient , and those who are being discharged home after a hospital stay , will be among the first to receive the life-saving jab .
Hospitals will invite over 80s in for a jab and work with care home providers to book their staff in to vaccination clinics .
Any appointments not used for these groups will be used for healthcare workers who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from covid .
All those vaccinated will need a booster jab 21 days later .
GPs and other primary care staff are also being put on standby to start delivering the jab .
A small number of GP-led primary care networks will begin doing so during the following week ( week beginning 14 December ) with more practices in more parts of the country joining in on a phased basis during December and in the coming months .
Vaccination centres treating large numbers of patients in sporting venues and conference centres will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come on stream .
Professor Stephen Powis , NHS national medical director , said : “ Despite the huge complexities , hospitals will kickstart the first phase of the largest scale vaccination campaign in our country ’ s history from Tuesday .
Buy a gift for a homeless child and make a # BrumWish come true Thousands of children in Birmingham face a Christmas without a proper home this year - but there is something you can do .
Our campaign , Grant a Christmas # BrumWish , aims to help buy presents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , sharing beds , in soulless rooms in B & Bs , and others who will be in a Women 's Aid refuge .
It is all through an Amazon Wish List - meaning you can personally buy a present that will be delivered before December 25 .
Make sure you set delivery to the # BrumWish Campaign , and we will ensure the presents get to the kids .
If you ca n't get on Amazon , you can donate cash through the Winter Wellbeing VirginMoney page - just make sure to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so it comes through to # BrumWish .
`` The first tranche of vaccine deliveries will be landing at hospitals by Monday in readiness .
“ The NHS has a strong record of delivering large scale vaccination programmes – from the flu jab , HPV vaccine and lifesaving MMR jabs – hardworking staff will once again rise to the challenge to protect the most vulnerable people from this awful disease.
” The life-saving vaccine is delivered by a simple injection in the shoulder .

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Walsall Healthcare Trust is one of the dozens of hubs selected to begin vaccinating patients against coronavirus this week.
In one of the biggest immunisation programs in NHS history, anyone aged 80 and over as well as care home workers will be first to receive the jab, along with NHS workers who are at higher risk.
NHS staff are working through the weekend to prepare for the launch of the programme with the first vaccinations happening from Tuesday.
There are 50 hubs in the first wave in the Midlands includes Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust and University Hospitals Coventry And Warwickshire NHS Trust.
(Image: BioNTech SE 2020/PA Wire)
Additional hospitals will start vaccinating over the coming weeks and months as the programme ramps up.
Patients aged 80 and above who are already attending hospital as an outpatient, and those who are being discharged home after a hospital stay, will be among the first to receive the life-saving jab.
Hospitals will invite over 80s in for a jab and work with care home providers to book their staff in to vaccination clinics.
Any appointments not used for these groups will be used for healthcare workers who are at highest risk of serious illness from covid. All those vaccinated will need a booster jab 21 days later.
GPs and other primary care staff are also being put on standby to start delivering the jab. A small number of GP-led primary care networks will begin doing so during the following week (week beginning 14 December) with more practices in more parts of the country joining in on a phased basis during December and in the coming months.
Vaccination centres treating large numbers of patients in sporting venues and conference centres will be set up when further supplies of vaccine come on stream.
Professor Stephen Powis, NHS national medical director, said: “Despite the huge complexities, hospitals will kickstart the first phase of the largest scale vaccination campaign in our country’s history from Tuesday.
"The first tranche of vaccine deliveries will be landing at hospitals by Monday in readiness.
“The NHS has a strong record of delivering large scale vaccination programmes – from the flu jab, HPV vaccine and lifesaving MMR jabs – hardworking staff will once again rise to the challenge to protect the most vulnerable people from this awful disease.”
The life-saving vaccine is delivered by a simple injection in the shoulder.


birminghammail--2020-12-06--Liverpool injury latest ahead of Wolves as Jurgen Klopp issues triple update

Liverpool prepare to host Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield on Sunday ( 7.15pm ) and could welcome back a couple of first-team players as Jurgen Klopp 's injury woes start to ease .
The Reds have been beset by injuries already this season , with marquee summer signing Thiago Alcantara injured against Everton in October while defender Virgil van Dijk suffered a serious knee injury in the same fixture .
Goalkeeper Alisson has also spent time on the sidelines with third-choice stopper Caoimhin Kelleher brought in for the game against Ajax in the Champions League this weekend .
Other starters like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hamstring ) have also been out but could return for Wolves .
Alexander-Arnold and Keita picked up injuries last month and have made a tentative return to training but could be in contention for the visit of Nuno Espirito Santo 's side .
“ I don ’ t know yet , we will see , '' Klopp said at his pre-match press conference : `` Trent and Naby will do the first steps in team training , whatever we can do with that depends on how it looks .
“ There are some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have to see how they respond .
So far , they didn ’ t do a lot apart from treatment and stuff like this .
We have to see how that develops ( but ) I don ’ t know in the moment .
“ There is a chance Naby and Trent can be in the squad , I would say .
If they can play , I don ’ t know .
If they are in the squad then they can play , but if they can start or play 90 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I think there ’ s a chance they are in the squad , yes .
“ Apart from Naby and Trent , nobody is coming back , no.
” Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain remains out after picking up a knee injury in pre-season .
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“ Ox looks really promising , he is doing a lot of stuff , '' Klopp added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the team now , some ball work , a lot of stuff , but we will develop that now over the next few days .
“ Then we will see from which moment on it makes sense to throw him in .
He is not too far away .
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Liverpool prepare to host Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield on Sunday (7.15pm) and could welcome back a couple of first-team players as Jurgen Klopp's injury woes start to ease.
The Reds have been beset by injuries already this season, with marquee summer signing Thiago Alcantara injured against Everton in October while defender Virgil van Dijk suffered a serious knee injury in the same fixture.
Goalkeeper Alisson has also spent time on the sidelines with third-choice stopper Caoimhin Kelleher brought in for the game against Ajax in the Champions League this weekend.
Other starters like Trent Alexander-Arnold and Naby Keita (both hamstring) have also been out but could return for Wolves.
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Alexander-Arnold and Keita picked up injuries last month and have made a tentative return to training but could be in contention for the visit of Nuno Espirito Santo 's side.
“I don’t know yet, we will see," Klopp said at his pre-match press conference: "Trent and Naby will do the first steps in team training, whatever we can do with that depends on how it looks.
“There are some niggles after the game against Ajax and we have to see how they respond. So far, they didn’t do a lot apart from treatment and stuff like this. We have to see how that develops (but) I don’t know in the moment.
“There is a chance Naby and Trent can be in the squad, I would say. If they can play, I don’t know. If they are in the squad then they can play, but if they can start or play 90 minutes, I don’t know. I think there’s a chance they are in the squad, yes.
“Apart from Naby and Trent, nobody is coming back, no.”
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain remains out after picking up a knee injury in pre-season.
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He hasn't played at all this campaign.
“Ox looks really promising, he is doing a lot of stuff," Klopp added.
"He is warming up with the team now, some ball work, a lot of stuff, but we will develop that now over the next few days.
“Then we will see from which moment on it makes sense to throw him in. He is not too far away.”


birminghammail--2020-12-06--Aston Villa transfer news live - Lingard linked, latest rumours ahead of January

Hello and welcome to Sunday 's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive .
We will be bringing you all @ @ @ @ @ views and opinion from Villa Park on Sunday , December 6 2020 .
Dean Smith @ @ @ @ @ down to 11th place in the Premier League table after the weekend 's results so @ @ @ @ @ have a couple of games in hand after their match against Newcastle United scheduled for @ @ @ @ @ this week .
Villa can make up ground if that game and their other outstanding @ @ @ @ @ , is won .
On today 's blog there will be transfer updates ahead of @ @ @ @ @ window with the market re-opening next month .
And we will be checking in on @ @ @ @ @ League too .

Hello and welcome to Sunday 's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive.
We will be bringing you all the latest transfer news, views and opinion from Villa Park on Sunday, December 6 2020.
Dean Smith' s side have dropped down to 11th place in the Premier League table after the weekend's results so far, though they do have a couple of games in hand after their match against Newcastle United scheduled for Friday night was postponed earlier this week.
Villa can make up ground if that game and their other outstanding fixture, against Manchester United, is won.
On today's blog there will be transfer updates ahead of the return of the January window with the market re-opening next month.
And we will be checking in on the latest around the Premier League too.


birminghammail--2020-12-06--Aston Villa linked with shock move for Man United's Jesse Lingard

Aston Villa have again been linked with a shock move for Manchester United forgotten man Jesse Lingard ahead of the January transfer window .
According to website TEAMtalk , the England international is being monitored by more than six Premier League sides while European teams are also said to be interested .
Villa have been name-checked in the report .
Leicester City , Everton , West Bromwich Albion and Tottenham Hotspur have all been linked with a move for the former Birmingham City loanee .
Scottish giants Celtic and Rangers have also been credited with an interest in Lingard , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the summer .
United , though , do hold an option to extend Lingard 's contract with the club which they could trigger in order to protect his value and to stop him from leaving Old Trafford for free .
It is being reported that Lingard will request that United allow him to leave in the New Year if they do not exercise that option .
Lingard was also linked with Villa last month as a potential makeweight in a deal to bring Jack Grealish to United , with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ captain .
Such a deal would not make any sense for Villa because Grealish is their talisman with six goials and the same number of assists already this season .
Lingard , who turns 28 next week , is well down the pecking order at United and has only played 99 minutes of football this campaign .
He 's not made a Premier League matchday squad for seven games , while he only made nine starts last season and famoulsy failed to score or assist at all in 2019 .
However , his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scored 13 times and registered seven asissts and if he can return to that type of player he will be a bargain pick-up for any team .

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Aston Villa have again been linked with a shock move for Manchester United forgotten man Jesse Lingard ahead of the January transfer window.
According to website TEAMtalk , the England international is being monitored by more than six Premier League sides while European teams are also said to be interested. Villa have been name-checked in the report.
Leicester City, Everton, West Bromwich Albion and Tottenham Hotspur have all been linked with a move for the former Birmingham City loanee.
Scottish giants Celtic and Rangers have also been credited with an interest in Lingard, who is out of contract with United in the summer.
United, though, do hold an option to extend Lingard's contract with the club which they could trigger in order to protect his value and to stop him from leaving Old Trafford for free.
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It is being reported that Lingard will request that United allow him to leave in the New Year if they do not exercise that option.
Lingard was also linked with Villa last month as a potential makeweight in a deal to bring Jack Grealish to United, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side interested in Dean Smith 's captain.
Such a deal would not make any sense for Villa because Grealish is their talisman with six goials and the same number of assists already this season.
Lingard, who turns 28 next week, is well down the pecking order at United and has only played 99 minutes of football this campaign.
He's not made a Premier League matchday squad for seven games, while he only made nine starts last season and famoulsy failed to score or assist at all in 2019.
However, his best form came in 2017-18 when he scored 13 times and registered seven asissts and if he can return to that type of player he will be a bargain pick-up for any team.