birminghammail--2020-08-03--SQA exam results 2020 - when and what time will you find out your grades?

Exam results season is here - with thousands of students about to find out their grades in SQA subjects .
SQA ( Scottish Qualification Certificate ) exam results for National 4 , National 5 , Higher and Advanced Higher qualifications are being released .
The Scottish Government had cancelled exams because of coronavirus concerns .
So results this year will be based on estimated grades supplied by teachers before the deadline of May 29 .
When is SQA exam results day 2020 and what time are results given out ?
SQA exam results will be released on Tuesday , August @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not want to wait for SQA to post your exam results you can ask to get them digitally instead .
The Scottish Qualifications Authority ( SQA ) has a service called MySQA .
When you register with it you can : • get your exam results by text or email • keep track of all your future qualifications • see all your old qualifications from 1995 onwards If you have activated your MySQA account , you will get your results by email and/or text from 8am on Tuesday , August 4 , 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MySQA account or sign up for text or email , you will still receive your certificate through the post on Tuesday , August 4 , 2020 .
How the SQA will calculate grades This year 's grades will be based on teacher and lecturer estimates .
The SQA explained to students : `` Your teachers and/or lecturers will take account of any available work that you have completed throughout the course .
`` Using their teaching experience , and their knowledge of your work and your progress so far , they will make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have achieved under normal circumstances .
`` Estimate grades will be based on how well you have demonstrated the required skills , knowledge and understanding for each course at National 5 , Higher and Advanced Higher .
We will then have the information we need to adjust estimates where necessary , and to ensure consistency - both across the country and in comparison with previous years .
`` SQA asked your teachers or lecturers to discuss your estimated grade with another teacher and senior member of staff before sending it to us by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NOT being marked , it said .
The SQA explained : `` Coursework for Higher and Advanced Higher courses are submitted later in the year , so as a result of the current public health advice on social distancing , you may not be able to complete it and we would not be able to receive it and mark it .
`` We looked at the possibilities of marking National 5 coursework that we had already received , however it became clear that we could not go ahead with marking it in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the hundreds of markers who work with us ... or in a way that ensures all results are viewed with the same importance as those from previous and future years .
`` We know this will be disappointing news .
But we have taken this difficult decision to be as fair as possible to all learners , whilst responding to and following the latest public health guidance . ''
All of this year 's grades will be recognised as official by universities .
What if you are not happy with your grades ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ result you receive , you need to speak to your school or college who can ask the SQA to review it .
For 2020 , the SQA is offering a free appeals service for National 5 , Higher and Advanced Higher courses .
Your school or college can use this service to request a review of your grade , if the grade you have been awarded is lower than the estimate grade your school or college submitted , and they have evidence to show that you were performing at the level of your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ college is requesting a review on your behalf , they will discuss this with you first and explain the possible outcomes .
Your school or college then needs to send a range of evidence that you were performing at the grade they estimated you for .
This can include work you have done in class or coursework that you completed or partially completed .
Once the SQA receives this evidence , a senior examiner will review the evidence along with any other evidence already held by SQA , such as unmarked coursework submitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grade might stay the same or you could be awarded a higher or - in rare cases - a lower grade .
Another option is to sit an actual exam next year and then use whichever grade is better .

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Exam results season is here - with thousands of students about to find out their grades in SQA subjects.
SQA (Scottish Qualification Certificate) exam results for National 4, National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher qualifications are being released.
The Scottish Government had cancelled exams because of coronavirus concerns.
So results this year will be based on estimated grades supplied by teachers before the deadline of May 29.
When is SQA exam results day 2020 and what time are results given out?
SQA exam results will be released on Tuesday, August 4, 2020.
If you do not want to wait for SQA to post your exam results you can ask to get them digitally instead.
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has a service called MySQA. When you register with it you can:
get your exam results by text or email
keep track of all your future qualifications
see all your old qualifications from 1995 onwards
If you have activated your MySQA account, you will get your results by email and/or text from 8am on Tuesday, August 4, 2020.
If you didn't activate your MySQA account or sign up for text or email, you will still receive your certificate through the post on Tuesday, August 4, 2020.
How the SQA will calculate grades
This year's grades will be based on teacher and lecturer estimates.
The SQA explained to students: "Your teachers and/or lecturers will take account of any available work that you have completed throughout the course.
"Using their teaching experience, and their knowledge of your work and your progress so far, they will make an estimate of the grade you would have achieved under normal circumstances.
"Estimate grades will be based on how well you have demonstrated the required skills, knowledge and understanding for each course at National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher. We will then have the information we need to adjust estimates where necessary, and to ensure consistency - both across the country and in comparison with previous years.
"SQA asked your teachers or lecturers to discuss your estimated grade with another teacher and senior member of staff before sending it to us by Friday 29 May."
Coursework is NOT being marked, it said.
The SQA explained: "Coursework for Higher and Advanced Higher courses are submitted later in the year, so as a result of the current public health advice on social distancing, you may not be able to complete it and we would not be able to receive it and mark it.
"We looked at the possibilities of marking National 5 coursework that we had already received, however it became clear that we could not go ahead with marking it in a way that was safe and secure for the hundreds of markers who work with us... or in a way that ensures all results are viewed with the same importance as those from previous and future years.
"We know this will be disappointing news. But we have taken this difficult decision to be as fair as possible to all learners, whilst responding to and following the latest public health guidance."
All of this year's grades will be recognised as official by universities.
What if you are not happy with your grades?
If you are not happy with the result you receive, you need to speak to your school or college who can ask the SQA to review it.
For 2020, the SQA is offering a free appeals service for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses.
Your school or college can use this service to request a review of your grade, if the grade you have been awarded is lower than the estimate grade your school or college submitted, and they have evidence to show that you were performing at the level of your estimate grade.
If your school or college is requesting a review on your behalf, they will discuss this with you first and explain the possible outcomes.
Your school or college then needs to send a range of evidence that you were performing at the grade they estimated you for. This can include work you have done in class or coursework that you completed or partially completed.
Once the SQA receives this evidence, a senior examiner will review the evidence along with any other evidence already held by SQA, such as unmarked coursework submitted before the exams were cancelled.
Your grade might stay the same or you could be awarded a higher or - in rare cases - a lower grade.
Another option is to sit an actual exam next year and then use whichever grade is better.


birminghammail--2020-08-03--What we know about Aston Villa's interest in Said Benrahma transfer

Aston Villa continue to be linked with Brentford winger Said Benrahma .
The Algeria international is rumoured to be a target for a number of Premier League clubs having enjoyed a stunning season in the Championship .
Villa want to add quality to Dean Smith 's squad having flirted with relegation in their first campaign back in the top-flight .
The club appointed Johan Lange as their new sporting director last week after the departure of Jesus Garcia Pitarch , who had overseen last summer 's spending spree .
Here 's a round-up of what he know so far about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ latest developments .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or by clicking here Smith wanted to be reunited with the Brentford flier last summer but Villa were not willing to meet the Bees ' £20m asking price .
He is thought to be on the club 's radar again this summer with Villa preparing for another season in the top-flight .
According to the Sunday Mirror , Villa have a budget of £100m with four key signings being targeted .
Smith @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said to be Benrahma - as well as a proven striker , a midfielder and a centre-back .
Leeds , Chelsea and Arsenal also linked as Brentford 'set fee' Villa are far from alone in reportedly holding an interest .
According to The Athletic , second tier champions Leeds want to sign the Algeria international as part of their plans to upgrade Marcelo Bielsa 's squad .
Chelsea are thought to be long-term admirers while Arsenal and West Ham United have also been recently linked .
Earlier this year it was reported by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £30m asking price on the 24-year-old , who has scored 17 goals and provided nine assists for the Bees in an outstanding season .
When asked last month about the transfer speculation involving top-flight sides , he told Metro ( via the Mirror ) : `` I was really flattered .
`` But , at the same time , I am so focused about getting out of the Championship with Brentford that I do not pay too much attention .
But it gives me confidence .
`` It has always been a target @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League and I really wish to play in the Premier League with Brentford .
`` It would be magnificent for Brentford because it would be the first time and we have really been working hard on it . ''
At the start of July , Benrahma 's friend and Moroccan international Fahd Moufi dropped a telling comment on social media .
During a live social media Q & A with fans on Instagram , Moufi , who grew up playing with Benrahma in France , posted : `` Congratulations on Chelsea my brother @ @

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Aston Villa have been linked with Brentford winger Said Benrahma all summer.
The Algeria international is rumoured to have been a target for a number of Premier League clubs this summer including Arsenal, Chelsea, Leeds United, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham having enjoyed a stunning season in the Championship.
Benrahma used his first start of this season to score twice earlier this month, helping Brentford beat Fulham in the Carabao Cup and serve up a reminder of why he is one of the most talked about players outside the top-flight.
Here is the latest on Benrahma's situation ahead of the 5pm domestic transfer deadline.
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Benrahma 'fails West Ham medical'
Benrahma has reportedly failed his medical after West Ham agreed a £25million fee for his services with Brentford.
Our colleagues at the Mirror report: "The deal is not completely dead but the terms of the deal could be restructured with the player leaving for considerably less than the fee agreed.
"The issue is understood to relate to blood tests which have been submitted for 'reinvestigation'.
"West Ham learned the news early on Friday morning and have been working with Brentford to find a way to keep the deal alive."
The report adds there had been a falling out between Benrahma and Brentford over a financial issue earlier this week.
West Ham boss David Moyes, however, poured cold water on the suggestions at a press conference today.
He told football.london: "That's not correct [failing a medical]. We are still hopeful something can be done later today but I can't guarantee that. Part of his medical is ongoing."
Villa's stance
Smith wanted to be reunited with the Brentford flier last summer but Villa were not willing to meet the Bees' £20m asking price.
He has been heavily linked this year too, with reports earlier in the summer claiming Villa were ready to make their move.
Villa instead raided Brentford for Ollie Watkins, the striker joining in a club-record £28million deal to reunite with Dean Smith, and landed winger Bertrand Traore from Lyon making a move for Benrahma unlikely.
Late 'opportunity'
But the Telegraph reported this week that Villa have an 'opportunity' to follow up their long-held interest because of the complications West Ham are having in completing the transfer.
Benrahma is still able to move to the Premier League because of the extended domestic window which runs until 5pm today.
It was claimed the Bees are 'braced' for bids from other clubs.
Who else has been linked?
Villa and West Ham are far from alone in reportedly holding an interest over the course of the summer.
According to The Athletic, Leeds United were keen as part of their plans to upgrade Marcelo Bielsa's squad, and Crystal Palace had at one point been favourites for his signature.
Chelsea are thought to be long-term admirers while Arsenal have also been recently linked.
Benrahma 'wants £16m contract'
Benrahma wants a £16million contract to move to the Premier League.
The winger has been linked with a switch to the top-flight all summer and The Sun reported he is 'is looking for a basic of £60,000-a-week plus extras — and a five-year contract.'
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Benrahma responds to transfer talk
When asked earlier in the summer about the transfer speculation involving top-flight sides, he told Metro (via the Mirror): "I was really flattered.
"But, at the same time, I am so focused about getting out of the Championship with Brentford that I do not pay too much attention. But it gives me confidence.
"It has always been a target of mine to play in the Premier League and I really wish to play in the Premier League with Brentford.
"It would be magnificent for Brentford because it would be the first time and we have really been working hard on it."
Brentford boss quizzed on Benrahma's future
After the win against Fulham on October 1, Thomas Frank was quizzed on Benrahma's future again.
"Am I confident he will stay? I'm confident that I would love him to stay, and I would love to have him," Frank said.
"But I don't know. Honestly. If the price is right we are open to selling, but if not we will be happy for him to stay.
"Either we are going to get a top price or we are going to keep one of the best players in the Championship. Has he added a few million to his price? 100 per cent!"


birminghammail--2020-08-03--West Brom hold talks with £20m Aston Villa target Eberechi Eze

West Brom have held talks with QPR over signing Eberechi Eze this summer , according to reports in the national press .
Slaven Bilic has hinted that much of the Albion squad that won promotion will be given a chance next season , but he will be backed in the transfer window .
`` The majority of the guys we have counted on here are going to play in the Premier League because they deserve it , ” he said .
“ Over the whole season , the players have been fantastic .
I really believe that some of them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League . ''
The Baggies secured their Premier League return last month and thoughts are already turning to the window and how Albion will improve .
And according to the Guardian , West Brom have already held ‘ informal talks ’ with highly sought after QPR forward Eze .
The 22-year-old bagged a stunner at the Hawthorns on the final day of the season , as the Hoops gave Albion an almighty scare in a 2-2 draw .
Crystal Palace have reportedly had a bid of £16m rejected for Eze , with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rivals Aston Villa have also been linked with Eze , who netted 14 times in the league last term .
Palace are expected to come back in for Eze , while West Ham ’ s interest is dependent on the sales of Felipe Anderson and Manuel Lanzini .
Should West Brom sanction a move for the England youth international , it would likely smash their transfer record - the £15m they paid to RB Leipzig for Oliver Burke in 2017 .

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West Brom have held talks with QPR over signing Eberechi Eze this summer, according to reports in the national press.
Slaven Bilic has hinted that much of the Albion squad that won promotion will be given a chance next season, but he will be backed in the transfer window.
"The majority of the guys we have counted on here are going to play in the Premier League because they deserve it,” he said. “Over the whole season, the players have been fantastic. I really believe that some of them will be more suited to the Premier League."
The Baggies secured their Premier League return last month and thoughts are already turning to the window and how Albion will improve.
And according to the Guardian, West Brom have already held ‘informal talks’ with highly sought after QPR forward Eze.
The 22-year-old bagged a stunner at the Hawthorns on the final day of the season, as the Hoops gave Albion an almighty scare in a 2-2 draw.
Crystal Palace have reportedly had a bid of £16m rejected for Eze, with the Championship outfit looking for £20m.
Midlands rivals Aston Villa have also been linked with Eze, who netted 14 times in the league last term.
Palace are expected to come back in for Eze, while West Ham’s interest is dependent on the sales of Felipe Anderson and Manuel Lanzini.
Should West Brom sanction a move for the England youth international, it would likely smash their transfer record - the £15m they paid to RB Leipzig for Oliver Burke in 2017.


birminghammail--2020-08-03--Stacey Solomon warned she'll be arrested after 'illegal' act on beach holiday

Loose Women panellist Stacey Solomon found herself panicking over being arrested after a trip to the beach .
The 30-year-old and her boyfriend Joe Swash , 38 , have been enjoying a seaside holiday with their one-year-old son Rex .
But an innocent post on Instagram threatened to land her in hot water .
On Sunday morning they went to hunt for fossils on the shore and she excitedly brought back some pebbles , the Mirror reports .
`` I 'm so sorry about this content but I love rocks '' , she beamed as she showed off her finds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did n't last long , with fans chiming in that she had actually broken the law .
Speaking in a video on her Instagram Story , Stacey said : `` A few of you are messaging saying 'be careful , Stace , you can get arrested for taking pebbles off the beach . '
`` Well , that 's a bummer .
I just spent two hours collecting those bad boys .
`` We 're going to have to take them back .
We have to , it 's illegal .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police on my holidays - I 've got work tomorrow . ''
In a separate picture post she added : `` Gutted .
Fumin ' we 've got to drive back to the beach . ''
But was she actually breaking the law ?
Under the Coastal Protection Act 1949 , it 's `` unlawful '' to remove any materials on , under or forming part of any portion of the seashore .
And it could land someone with a £1,000 fine for leaving areas exposed to erosion , the MEN reports .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the clear after an anxious phone call left her assured that it was `` 100 per cent ok '' to take some of the stones home .
Alongside a picture of Rex she wrote : `` Just called the local heritage coast centre and they said where we were fossil hunting it is 100 per cent ok to take some home , as long as you do n't have a wheelbarrow full or find a massive one .
`` Wahoo , I wondered why they hired hammers out . ''

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Loose Women panellist Stacey Solomon found herself panicking over being arrested after a trip to the beach.
The 30-year-old and her boyfriend Joe Swash, 38, have been enjoying a seaside holiday with their one-year-old son Rex.
But an innocent post on Instagram threatened to land her in hot water.
On Sunday morning they went to hunt for fossils on the shore and she excitedly brought back some pebbles, the Mirror reports.
"I'm so sorry about this content but I love rocks", she beamed as she showed off her finds.
(Image: Stacey Solomon/Instagram)
But the joy of her discoveries didn't last long, with fans chiming in that she had actually broken the law.
Speaking in a video on her Instagram Story, Stacey said: "A few of you are messaging saying 'be careful, Stace, you can get arrested for taking pebbles off the beach.'
"Well, that's a bummer. I just spent two hours collecting those bad boys.
"We're going to have to take them back. We have to, it's illegal.
"I'm not getting arrested by the pebble police on my holidays - I've got work tomorrow."
In a separate picture post she added: "Gutted. Fumin' we've got to drive back to the beach."
But was she actually breaking the law?
Under the Coastal Protection Act 1949, it's "unlawful" to remove any materials on, under or forming part of any portion of the seashore.
And it could land someone with a £1,000 fine for leaving areas exposed to erosion, the MEN reports.
However, Stacey found out she was in the clear after an anxious phone call left her assured that it was "100 per cent ok" to take some of the stones home.
Alongside a picture of Rex she wrote: "Just called the local heritage coast centre and they said where we were fossil hunting it is 100 per cent ok to take some home, as long as you don't have a wheelbarrow full or find a massive one.
"Wahoo, I wondered why they hired hammers out."


birminghammail--2020-08-03--Appeal to find mystery ‘victim’ and witness who ‘filmed attacker’

An appeal to find a mystery man who was assaulted near a Worcestershire park and a witness who filmed the attacker has been issued by police .
The alleged attack took place near Vines Park in Droitwich at around 7pm last Friday ( July 31 ) with a man believed to have been assaulted and then helped by a passer-by who filmed the attacker .
But the suspected attack is a mystery as no victim has come forward .
A spokeswoman for West Mercia Police said : “ We are appealing for a possible victim of an assault near Vines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Concerns have been received that an assault may have taken place in the park at around 7pm last Friday ( July 31 ) however no victim has come forward .
“ It ’ s thought the victim was a man but his age isn ’ t known .
It ’ s not believed he suffered any serious injuries.
” Speaking about the appeal Detective Constable Dave Wood said : “ It is unusual for us to make an appeal when we have no victim identified .
`` But we have been made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we want to ensure that if anyone was assaulted , that they know they can come forward .
“ If you were involved in this incident or perhaps witnessed it please get in touch .
I am particularly keen to speak with the male who was attacked and a female member of the public who stopped to help the victim and filmed the offender.
” Anyone with any information is asked to contact 01905 331187 and quote reference 00655_I_31072020 .
Or go to Tell Us About section on the West Mercia Police website @ @ @ @

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An appeal to find a mystery man who was assaulted near a Worcestershire park and a witness who filmed the attacker has been issued by police.
The alleged attack took place near Vines Park in Droitwich at around 7pm last Friday (July 31) with a man believed to have been assaulted and then helped by a passer-by who filmed the attacker.
But the suspected attack is a mystery as no victim has come forward.
A spokeswoman for West Mercia Police said: “We are appealing for a possible victim of an assault near Vines Park in Droitwich to come forward.
“Concerns have been received that an assault may have taken place in the park at around 7pm last Friday (July 31) however no victim has come forward.
“It’s thought the victim was a man but his age isn’t known. It’s not believed he suffered any serious injuries.”
Speaking about the appeal Detective Constable Dave Wood said: “It is unusual for us to make an appeal when we have no victim identified.
"But we have been made aware this incident might have happened and we want to ensure that if anyone was assaulted, that they know they can come forward.
“If you were involved in this incident or perhaps witnessed it please get in touch. I am particularly keen to speak with the male who was attacked and a female member of the public who stopped to help the victim and filmed the offender.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact 01905 331187 and quote reference 00655_I_31072020. Or go to Tell Us About section on the West Mercia Police website: https://www.westmercia.police.uk/
Or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-08-03--Arsenal to sell eight players to fund move for Wolves target Disasi

Arsenal are prepared to sell eight players this summer , as they look to bring in Wolverhampton Wanderers target Axel Disasi , according to reports .
Wolves finished above the Gunners for the first time in a generation this season , but Mikel Arteta 's side had the last laugh , winning the FA Cup last weekend .
That result blocked Wolves ' route into the Europa League , with their only chance now coming from winning this season 's competition .
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Sign up at the top of this story @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the two sides are set to be busy in the transfer window , with both looking at cracking into the Premier League top-six .
The pair have been linked with Reims defender Disasi , who was part of the best defence in Ligue 1 last campaign .
Last month L'Equipe reported that Wolves had stolen a march on their English rivals Arsenal , with a €15m tabled for the central defender .
But Goal have reported that the Gunners remain interested in Disasi , with Arteta set to wield the axe on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report claims that Arsenal will look to sell , Mesut Ozil , Matteo Guendouzi , Sead Kolasinac , Mohamed Elneny , Lucas Torreira , Sokratis , Rob Holding and Henrikh Mkhitaryan .
Back in July , Reims president Jean-Pierre Calliot revealed the defender has been given permission to leave the French outfit , with an aim of playing in a European competition central to his decision .
Calliot has confirmed that Monaco and St Etienne are in the running for his signing as well as a team from England .
“ He has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot of clubs .
Today , three clubs are quite advanced on the file .
I do not know if it will be one of these three that he will choose .
But it ’ s likely to move fast enough . ''
Asked if there 's a chance he remains in France , Calliot added : “ Yes .
Without betraying any secrets , in the three clubs , there is indeed Stade Rennais and AS Monaco .
In addition to an English offer that we have been holding for some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yesterday but has not yet submitted an offer .
I think he will compete in a European Cup next year… “ He has a concrete offer from England .
His advice looks at the French market .
He will go where he wants to go provided that the Stade de Reims is there .
”

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Arsenal are prepared to sell eight players this summer, as they look to bring in Wolverhampton Wanderers target Axel Disasi, according to reports.
Wolves finished above the Gunners for the first time in a generation this season, but Mikel Arteta's side had the last laugh, winning the FA Cup last weekend.
That result blocked Wolves' route into the Europa League, with their only chance now coming from winning this season's competition.
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However, the two sides are set to be busy in the transfer window, with both looking at cracking into the Premier League top-six.
The pair have been linked with Reims defender Disasi, who was part of the best defence in Ligue 1 last campaign.
Last month L'Equipe reported that Wolves had stolen a march on their English rivals Arsenal, with a €15m tabled for the central defender.
But Goal have reported that the Gunners remain interested in Disasi, with Arteta set to wield the axe on a huge chunk of his squad.
The report claims that Arsenal will look to sell, Mesut Ozil, Matteo Guendouzi, Sead Kolasinac, Mohamed Elneny, Lucas Torreira, Sokratis, Rob Holding and Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
Back in July, Reims president Jean-Pierre Calliot revealed the defender has been given permission to leave the French outfit, with an aim of playing in a European competition central to his decision.
Calliot has confirmed that Monaco and St Etienne are in the running for his signing as well as a team from England.
“He has a release certificate. His profile interests a lot of clubs. Today, three clubs are quite advanced on the file. I do not know if it will be one of these three that he will choose. But it’s likely to move fast enough."
Asked if there's a chance he remains in France, Calliot added: “Yes. Without betraying any secrets, in the three clubs, there is indeed Stade Rennais and AS Monaco. In addition to an English offer that we have been holding for some time. Another French club approached us yesterday but has not yet submitted an offer. I think he will compete in a European Cup next year…
“ He has a concrete offer from England. His advice looks at the French market. He will go where he wants to go provided that the Stade de Reims is there.”


birminghammail--2020-08-03--Woman stabbed in knife attack

Woman stabbed in knife attack

A woman has been rushed to hospital with a knife wound after a stabbing in Walsall .
Emergency crews – including the Midlands Air Ambulance – were deployed to Bridge Street after the knifing at around 4.15pm on Monday , August 3 .
The victim , a woman , was treated for injuries not thought to be life threatening and she was taken to hospital for further treatment .
Mark Andrew told BlackCountryLive that the air ambulance was scrambled to the scene and a number of medics were working on the victim for 'some time ' .
`` It was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There was loads of police and ambulance staff working on the poor woman .
`` I hope she is ok. '' A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said : `` We were called by police at 4.16pm to a stabbing in Bridge Street , Walsall .
`` We sent the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford , a Critical Care car , one land ambulance and a paramedic officer to the scene .
`` We 've treated one patient , a woman , for injuries not believed to be life threatening and she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for further treatment . ''
West Midlands Police has also been approached for a comment .

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A woman has been rushed to hospital with a knife wound after a stabbing in Walsall.
Emergency crews – including the Midlands Air Ambulance – were deployed to Bridge Street after the knifing at around 4.15pm on Monday, August 3.
The victim, a woman, was treated for injuries not thought to be life threatening and she was taken to hospital for further treatment.
Mark Andrew told BlackCountryLive that the air ambulance was scrambled to the scene and a number of medics were working on the victim for 'some time'.
"It was awful," he said. "There was loads of police and ambulance staff working on the poor woman.
"I hope she is ok."
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called by police at 4.16pm to a stabbing in Bridge Street, Walsall.
"We sent the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford, a Critical Care car, one land ambulance and a paramedic officer to the scene.
"We've treated one patient, a woman, for injuries not believed to be life threatening and she was taken to hospital by land ambulance for further treatment."
West Midlands Police has also been approached for a comment.


birminghammail--2020-08-03--Full list of McDonald's and Nando's prices under new Eat Out to Help Out scheme

Brits have today started enjoying dining at a discount as part of a Government scheme to try and boost the economy after the Covid-19 lockdown .
Deals are offering half-price eat-in meals at a range of pubs , restaurants and cafes under the Eat Out to Help Out scheme .
The scheme gives customers a 50 per cent discount on food and non-alcoholic drinks up to a maximum of £10 per diner , from Mondays to Wednesdays during August .
Vouchers are not required for those booking tables , with the participating eateries deducting 50 per cent from the bill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Independent stores and high street names such as McDonald 's , Pizza Express , Costa Coffee and Nando 's are among more than 72,000 establishments who are taking part .
UK Hospitality said that its survey of business leaders suggests that 84 per cent of restaurants are taking part in at least some of their locations .
The deals do not apply to alcoholic drinks , takeaways or service charges , customers have been reminded .
And this great deal comes on top of a VAT cut , making it even more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government announced a temporary five per cent reduced rate of VAT for certain supplies of hospitality , hotel and holiday accommodation , and admissions to certain attractions .
This cut in the VAT rate from the standard rate of 20 per cent is in effect from July 15 , 2020 to January 12 , 2021 to support businesses severely affected by forced closures and social distancing measures .
Here is the full price list for every single item on the McDonald 's and Nando 's menus as VAT is cut and Eat Out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chief executive Kate Nicholls hoped that customers would be tempted back into the businesses which have `` invested heavily '' to make their venues Covid-secure .
She said : `` Confidence is going to be key to securing the future of our sector and keeping jobs safe .
`` We hope that as many people as possible take this one-off chance to have a fantastic experience at a significant discount and rediscover eating out throughout August . ''
Around 80 per cent of hospitality firms stopped trading in April , with 1.4 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sector , according to the Treasury .
Russell Nathan , of the accountancy and business advisory firm HW Fisher , says many companies fear that discounting will actively encourage customers to spend less .
He suggested that larger chains with a lower average spend may get the best benefit from the scheme .
Mr Nathan , who said the scheme had initially been `` warmly received '' by the industry , added : `` Restaurants fear that the discounting will actively encourage customers to spend less , to fit within the limits .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ little as 50 per cent capacity due to social distancing , so the last thing they can afford is significant reduction in the average customer spend .
`` Then on top of that is the admin of processing it and the deferred reimbursement at a time when cashflow is critical to their weekly survival . ''

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Brits have today started enjoying dining at a discount as part of a Government scheme to try and boost the economy after the Covid-19 lockdown.
Deals are offering half-price eat-in meals at a range of pubs, restaurants and cafes under the Eat Out to Help Out scheme.
The scheme gives customers a 50 per cent discount on food and non-alcoholic drinks up to a maximum of £10 per diner, from Mondays to Wednesdays during August.
Vouchers are not required for those booking tables, with the participating eateries deducting 50 per cent from the bill and charging the discount to the Treasury.
Independent stores and high street names such as McDonald's, Pizza Express, Costa Coffee and Nando's are among more than 72,000 establishments who are taking part.
UK Hospitality said that its survey of business leaders suggests that 84 per cent of restaurants are taking part in at least some of their locations.
The deals do not apply to alcoholic drinks, takeaways or service charges, customers have been reminded.
And this great deal comes on top of a VAT cut, making it even more tempting, the MEN reports.
The Government announced a temporary five per cent reduced rate of VAT for certain supplies of hospitality, hotel and holiday accommodation, and admissions to certain attractions.
This cut in the VAT rate from the standard rate of 20 per cent is in effect from July 15, 2020 to January 12, 2021 to support businesses severely affected by forced closures and social distancing measures.
Here is the full price list for every single item on the McDonald's and Nando's menus as VAT is cut and Eat Out to Help Out is introduced.
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McDonald's meals
Big Mac - £1.69
Bacon Cheese Burger - £0.99
Bacon Mayo Chicken - £0.69
Double Cheese Burger - £0.79
Quarter Pounder - £1.69
Vegetable Deluxe - £1.69
Filet-O-Fish - £1.69
Cheese Burger - £0.49
McChicken Sandwich - £1.69
Hamburger - £0.44
Mayo Chicken - £0.49
20 Chicken Nuggets - £2.39
9 Chicken Nuggets - £1.89
5 Chicken Selects - £2.39
Veggie Dippers - £1.69
3 Chicken Selects - £1.84
6 Chicken Nuggets - £1.69
Mozzarella Dippers Share-box - £2.54
Mozzarella Dippers - £0.94
Dips - £0.10
Happy Meal - £1.49
Large Fries - £0.74
Medium Fries - £0.59
Small Fries - £0.49
Mini McFlurry - £0.39
McFlurry - £0.49
McDonald's Sugar Taxed Drinks:
Small - £0.48
Medium - £0.55
Large - £0.76
Tropicana - £0.69
Robinsons Fruit Shoot - £0.49
Milkshake - £0.94
Large Milkshake - £1.04Milk - £0.44
Flat White - £0.74
Latte - £0.74
Cappuccino - £0.74
Black Coffee - £0.49
White Coffee - £0.49
Single Espresso - £0.39
Double Espresso - £0.49
Hot Chocolate - £0.49
PG Tips Tea - £0.49
McDonald's No Sugar Drinks:
Small - £0.45
Medium - £0.49
Large - £0.69
Water - £0.64
Milk - £0.44
Flat White - £0.74
Latte - £0.74
Cappuccino - £0.74
Black Coffee - £0.49
White Coffee - £0.49
Single Espresso - £0.39
Double Espresso - £0.49
Hot Chocolate - £0.49
PG Tips Tea - £0.49
Nando's prices
Quarter Peri Peri chicken -£1.85
Quarter Peri Peri chicken and two sides - £3.38
Half Peri Peri chicken - £3.38
Half Peri Peri chicken and two sides - £4.90
Five Chicken wings - £2.60
Four Boneless chicken thighs - £3.48
Ten-piece Peri Peri chicken wing roulette - £4.80
Halloumi sticks and dip - £1.73
Whole chicken - £6
Garlic bread (regular) - £1.15
Chicken pitta - £2.95
Beanie burger - £2.95
Restaurants taking part in Eat Out to Help Out Dudley
Worcester
Birmingham
Birmingham and beyond
UKHospitality chief executive Kate Nicholls hoped that customers would be tempted back into the businesses which have "invested heavily" to make their venues Covid-secure.
She said: "Confidence is going to be key to securing the future of our sector and keeping jobs safe.
"We hope that as many people as possible take this one-off chance to have a fantastic experience at a significant discount and rediscover eating out throughout August."
Around 80 per cent of hospitality firms stopped trading in April, with 1.4 million workers furloughed, the highest of any sector, according to the Treasury.
Russell Nathan, of the accountancy and business advisory firm HW Fisher, says many companies fear that discounting will actively encourage customers to spend less.
He suggested that larger chains with a lower average spend may get the best benefit from the scheme.
Mr Nathan, who said the scheme had initially been "warmly received" by the industry, added: "Restaurants fear that the discounting will actively encourage customers to spend less, to fit within the limits.
"Many are already down to as little as 50 per cent capacity due to social distancing, so the last thing they can afford is significant reduction in the average customer spend.
"Then on top of that is the admin of processing it and the deferred reimbursement at a time when cashflow is critical to their weekly survival."


birminghammail--2020-08-03--The Premier League rule changes that affect Aston Villa, West Brom, Wolves

The 2019/20 Premier League season has only just reached a climax yet thoughts have already turned to the next one .
The longest season in Premier League history , owing to a three-month delay brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic , will swiftly be followed by the shortest .
Premier League clubs have an incredibly tight turnaround , especially those still involved in European competition , like Wolves .
Top flight rivals Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion have a little more time to plan and prepare .
But they too will be pushed for time with only six weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the upcoming season , we have rounded up all the key details and dates .
The new season will start on September 12 , it has been confirmed .
The campaign was originally set to kick off on August 8 , but because the season 2019/20 finished around two months late due to the coronavirus pandemic , the date was pushed back .
The 2020/21 campaign is set to conclude on May 23 , 2021 .
That ’ s a date fans will be far more accustomed to , rather than the July @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season will have a much stricter finish with Euro 2021 - which has already been pushed back a year - set to kick off in June .
The new season will , as ever , bring three new clubs into the mix .
Replacing the relegated Norwich City , Watford and AFC Bournemouth are Championship champions Leeds United , runners ’ up West Brom and one of Brentford or Fulham , who meet in the play-off final on August 4 .
If the Bees make it , it will be their first top-flight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as rules go , it ’ s very much a work in progress .
Discussions are yet to be held over the use of five substitutes , which will be allowed around the world next season - it ’ s just down to the leagues whether it will be used .
The Premier League will hold discussions with clubs over the issue , but only once the full line-up is confirmed .
Cooling breaks , a feature of the 'restart ' period of the season , are no more , but there is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ball to hit the very top of the arm as part of a new t-shirt guideline .
VAR is also expected to change in some form .
PGMOL chief Mike Riley has submitted a VAR review to clubs and any changes will be made in the coming weeks when teams club chiefs meet .
Rules aside , we will , of course , see a new Premier League ball , which has already been released .
The new ‘ flight ’ Nike ball is predominantly white with a red and black design .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and will run until October 5 for deals involving clubs overseas .
The window will , however , remain open until October 16 , but from October 5 Premier League clubs can only deal with EFL clubs .
No deals with fellow Premier League clubs or clubs abroad will be allowed during that 11-day domestic window .
Fans will still be locked out until at least October 1 , but the government have said they hope to see some test events with fans some time in August .
That provides some hope that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could be allowed into grounds with social-distancing regulations in place .
Reports suggests that if fans were to return , stadiums would only be at 30 per cent to 50 per cent capacity but with the situation ever-evolving , it is one to keep an eye on .

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The 2019/20 Premier League season has only just reached a climax yet thoughts have already turned to the next one.
The longest season in Premier League history, owing to a three-month delay brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, will swiftly be followed by the shortest.
Premier League clubs have an incredibly tight turnaround, especially those still involved in European competition, like Wolves.
Top flight rivals Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion have a little more time to plan and prepare.
But they too will be pushed for time with only six weeks separating the two campaigns.
Ahead of the upcoming season, we have rounded up all the key details and dates.
The start date
The new season will start on September 12, it has been confirmed.
The campaign was originally set to kick off on August 8, but because the season 2019/20 finished around two months late due to the coronavirus pandemic, the date was pushed back.
The end date
The 2020/21 campaign is set to conclude on May 23, 2021.
That’s a date fans will be far more accustomed to, rather than the July finale we saw this season.
(Image: PA)
Next season will have a much stricter finish with Euro 2021 - which has already been pushed back a year - set to kick off in June.
The new boys
The new season will, as ever, bring three new clubs into the mix.
Replacing the relegated Norwich City, Watford and AFC Bournemouth are Championship champions Leeds United, runners’ up West Brom and one of Brentford or Fulham, who meet in the play-off final on August 4.
If the Bees make it, it will be their first top-flight campaign for 73 years.
What’s new?
As far as rules go, it’s very much a work in progress.
Discussions are yet to be held over the use of five substitutes, which will be allowed around the world next season - it’s just down to the leagues whether it will be used.
The Premier League will hold discussions with clubs over the issue, but only once the full line-up is confirmed.
Cooling breaks, a feature of the 'restart' period of the season, are no more, but there is a new handball rule which allows the ball to hit the very top of the arm as part of a new t-shirt guideline.
VAR is also expected to change in some form. PGMOL chief Mike Riley has submitted a VAR review to clubs and any changes will be made in the coming weeks when teams club chiefs meet.
Rules aside, we will, of course, see a new Premier League ball, which has already been released.
The new ‘flight’ Nike ball is predominantly white with a red and black design.
The transfer window
The transfer window opened on July 27 and will run until October 5 for deals involving clubs overseas.
The window will, however, remain open until October 16, but from October 5 Premier League clubs can only deal with EFL clubs.
No deals with fellow Premier League clubs or clubs abroad will be allowed during that 11-day domestic window.
How about fans?
Fans will still be locked out until at least October 1, but the government have said they hope to see some test events with fans some time in August.
That provides some hope that after the start of October, supporters could be allowed into grounds with social-distancing regulations in place.
Reports suggests that if fans were to return, stadiums would only be at 30 per cent to 50 per cent capacity but with the situation ever-evolving, it is one to keep an eye on.


birminghammail--2020-08-03--Man charged following Tamworth death

Man charged following Tamworth death

Police haver charged a man in connection with a death in Tamworth three years ago .
It has today been @ @ @ @ @ aged 79 , was charged with manslaughter by gross negligence and appeared in court earlier @ @ @ @ @ `` Detectives have charged a man following the death of a woman in Tamworth in @ @ @ @ @ an investigation into the death of 72-year-old Khin Mar Win on Dorset Close in Tamworth @ @ @ @ @ Win Naing , 79 , of Dorset Close , Tamworth , has been charged with @ @ @ @ @ `` He appeared at Stafford Crown Court today ( Monday , August 3 ) and @ @ @ @ @ 19 . ''

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Police haver charged a man in connection with a death in Tamworth three years ago.
Khin Mar Win, aged 72, died in September 2017.
It has today been revealed that Win Naing, aged 79, was charged with manslaughter by gross negligence and appeared in court earlier.
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Staffordshire Police confirmed: "Detectives have charged a man following the death of a woman in Tamworth in 2017.
"Police launched an investigation into the death of 72-year-old Khin Mar Win on Dorset Close in Tamworth on 26 September.
"Win Naing, 79, of Dorset Close, Tamworth, has been charged with manslaughter by gross negligence.
"He appeared at Stafford Crown Court today (Monday, August 3) and will next appear on October 19."


birminghammail--2020-08-03--Benrahma backed for Premier League transfer amid Aston Villa links

Said Benrahma will be playing in the Premier League , whether that 's with Brentford , or elsewhere .
That 's the view of his Bees teammate Pontus Jannson , who thinks the winger could play for a 'big , big club in the world ' .
Aston Villa have been heavily linked with the Algeria international , with reports they could make a move for him in the summer window .
Dean Smith wanted to be reunited with the Brentford flier last summer but Villa were not willing to meet the Bees ' £20million asking price .
But he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's radar again this summer with hopes they could seal a club-record deal to bring him to B6 .
A lot of that will depend on whether Brentford can earn promotion to the top-flight , with Thomas Frank 's men facing Fulham in the Championship play-off final on Tuesday night .
Along with Villa ; Chelsea are thought to be long-term admirers while Leeds United , Arsenal and West Ham United have also been recently linked .
And Jansson , speaking to Football.London , has admitted that Benrahma and his attacking colleagues Ollie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the move if they remain in the Championship .
He said : “ All of them three will play in big big clubs , hopefully with us in the Premier League .
If not , in big big clubs in the world in the coming years .
“ Said , the things he can do with the ball you can ’ t dream about .
It ’ s unbelievable and , like with Ollie , the way he works for the team is unbelievable .
And of course he scores goals .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ how he works for the team sets the standard in every game .
Bryan is probably going to be better than both of them in the future because he has such talent.
” Benrahma spoke of the flattering Premier League links earlier this month , revealing his focus was fully on winning promotion at Wembley .
`` I was really flattered , '' he told the Metro .
`` But , at the same time , I am so focused about getting out of the Championship with Brentford that I do not pay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me confidence .
`` It has always been a target of mine to play in the Premier League and I really wish to play in the Premier League with Brentford .
`` It would be magnificent for Brentford because it would be the first time and we have really been working hard on it . ''

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Said Benrahma will be playing in the Premier League, whether that's with Brentford, or elsewhere.
That's the view of his Bees teammate Pontus Jannson, who thinks the winger could play for a 'big, big club in the world'.
Aston Villa have been heavily linked with the Algeria international, with reports they could make a move for him in the summer window.
Dean Smith wanted to be reunited with the Brentford flier last summer but Villa were not willing to meet the Bees' £20million asking price.
But he is thought to be on the club's radar again this summer with hopes they could seal a club-record deal to bring him to B6.
A lot of that will depend on whether Brentford can earn promotion to the top-flight, with Thomas Frank's men facing Fulham in the Championship play-off final on Tuesday night.
Along with Villa; Chelsea are thought to be long-term admirers while Leeds United, Arsenal and West Ham United have also been recently linked.
And Jansson, speaking to Football.London, has admitted that Benrahma and his attacking colleagues Ollie Watkins and Bryan Mbuemo will all be on the move if they remain in the Championship.
He said: “All of them three will play in big big clubs, hopefully with us in the Premier League. If not, in big big clubs in the world in the coming years.
(Image: PA)
“Said, the things he can do with the ball you can’t dream about. It’s unbelievable and, like with Ollie, the way he works for the team is unbelievable. And of course he scores goals.
“Fantastic player with the ball but how he works for the team sets the standard in every game. Bryan is probably going to be better than both of them in the future because he has such talent.”
Benrahma spoke of the flattering Premier League links earlier this month, revealing his focus was fully on winning promotion at Wembley.
"I was really flattered," he told the Metro.
"But, at the same time, I am so focused about getting out of the Championship with Brentford that I do not pay too much attention. But it gives me confidence.
"It has always been a target of mine to play in the Premier League and I really wish to play in the Premier League with Brentford.
"It would be magnificent for Brentford because it would be the first time and we have really been working hard on it."


birminghammail--2020-08-03--The Sandwell restaurants signed up for Eat Out to Help Out

Restaurants across Sandwell have signed up to the new Eat Out to Help Out scheme .
From Monday , August @ @ @ @ @ up to 50 per cent off the price of their meal and non-alcoholic drinks - @ @ @ @ @ £10 per person .
Participating restaurants will be giving customers discounts every Monday , Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ ends on August 31 .
We 've put a list of the borough restaurants that @ @ @ @ @ Let us know if we 've missed your business and we 'll add it on @ @ @ @ @ Golf Course The New Hen and Chickens The New Cottage Bar and Grill

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Restaurants across Sandwell have signed up to the new Eat Out to Help Out scheme.
From Monday, August 3, diners can get up to 50 per cent off the price of their meal and non-alcoholic drinks - up to a maximum of £10 per person.
Participating restaurants will be giving customers discounts every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday until the initiative ends on August 31.
We've put a list of the borough restaurants that have registered together below. Let us know if we've missed your business and we'll add it on.
West Bromwich
Greedy Pig 2
Unit 7, Potters Lane, B71 2BW
Curry N Grill House
178 Walsall Road, B71 3LH
The Red Lion
190 All Saints Way, B71 1RH
The Lewisham at Dartmouth Golf Course
Vale Street, B71 4DW
Subway
8 Parsonage Street, B71 4DL
McDonald's
91 All Saints Way, B71 1RG
Harry's Diner
13-15 Vicarage Road, B71 1AN
Hallam Restaurant, Sandwell Hospital
Lyndon, B71 4HJ
Lucarelli Italian Restaurant
58-60, Seagar Street, B71 4AN
The New Hen and Chickens
90 Hill Top, B70 0RT
Shaftesbury Casino
377 High Street, B70 9QW
The Smokehouse Bar & Grill
27 Reform Street, B70 7PE
Akash Balti
385-385A High Street, B70 9QW
Picantes
1a, Carters Green, B70 9QP
The Clock House
361 High Street, B70 9QG
Mayur Catering Services
363 High Street, B70 9QL
Sprinkles Gelato
11 New Square, B70 7PP
Mr Singh's Pizza
14a, New Square, B70 7PP
Subway
17 New Square, B70 7PP
The Dovecote
Hill Top, B70 0SD
D’vine Cafe/Diner
468A High Street, B70 9LD
Subway
Astle Park, B70 8NS
Vujon Classical Indian Cuisine
3b, Astle Park, B70 8NS
PEPE'S
12 New Street, West Bromwich Ringway, B70 7PN
Big Johns
Dudley Street, B70 9RL
German Doner Kebab
3A, High Street, B70 8EN
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Gelatos House
19 Queens Square Shopping Centre, B70 7NJ
McDonald's
244 Duchess Parade High Street, B70 7QG
The Great Western Cafe
242 Duchess Parade High Street, B70 7QG
The Little Desert Shop
Unit 11, High Street, B70 7QZ
The Soho Oak
Oak Lane, B70 8PR
Mercure Birmingham West Hotel
Birmingham Road, B70 6RS
Sportsmans Club
13-15, High Street, B70 6PP
Windsor Castle
140-144 Sams Lane, B70 7ED
The Prince Albert
101 Sams Lane, B70 7EG
Subway
32 Birmingham Road, B71 4JZ
The Vine
152 Roebuck Street, B70 6RD
The Yew Tree Bar and Restaurant
Albion Road, B70 8QX
Island Inn
Kenrick Way, B70 6BB
Sarbys Diner
Unit 21, Houghton Street, B70 6BW
King Arthur Grill
101 Whitehall Road, B70 0HG
Wednesbury
Smashburger
Unit 3, Gallagher Retail Park, Axletree Way, WS10 9QY
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Le bakery
104b, Crankhall Lane, WS10 0ED
D's Soulfood Kitchen
104b, Crankhall Lane, WS10 0ED
Akropolis Savor
148 Crankhall Lane, WS10 0ED
The Village Inn
27 Alma Street, WS10 0QB
Buttylicious
299 Crankhall Lane, WS10 0DX
Parkhill Cafe
104 Coronation Road, WS10 0TJ
Seven Bar
25-26, Lower High Street, WS10 7AQ
Island Cafe and Takeaway
28 Lower High Street, WS10 7AQ
Churchills
8 Walsall Street, WS10 9BZ
Gurkha 1816
77 Wood Green Road, WS10 9QW
The Vintage Tea Room and Cafe
39 Union Street, WS10 7HB
The Lamp
18 Upper High Street, WS10 7HQ
Spices
81 Holyhead Road, WS10 7PA
Jamaica Blue
Gallagher Retai, Axletree Way, WS10 9QY
Oldbury
McDonald's
81 Halesowen Street, B69 2AW
Flip Out Sandwell
1 Churchbridge, B69 2AP
The Railway Inn
96 Bromford Road, B70 7JB
M S Bar & Grill
Park Street, B69 2AS
Brades Tavern
48 Brades Road, B69 2ET
KFC
Lakeside, Wolverhampton Road, B69 2BH
(Image: KFC)
Masala Curry House
92 Ashtree Road, B69 2HH
Club 99 Bar & Grill
173 Tat Bank Road, B69 4NH
Crosswells Inn
Whyley Walk, B69 4SB
The New Cottage Bar and Grill
193 Tat Bank Road, B69 4NB
Ibis Styles Birmingham Oldbury
999 Wolverhampton Road, B69 4RJ
The Little Oven
23 Langley High Street, B69 4SN
The Pheonix Bar & Grill
Martley Road, B69 1DY
McDonald's
Wolverhampton Road, B69 4RJ
(Image: SWNS)
Ramada Birmingham Oldbury
Wolverhampton Road, B69 4RJ
Big Singhs Pizza
91 City Road, Tividale, B69 1QS
Smethwick
The Sandwich Shop
Rolfe Street, B66 2AA
Red Cow
296 High Street, B66 3NL
UK Pizza & Kebab House
284c, High Street, B66 3NU
Garam Chai
12 Cape Hill, B66 4RN
Aladdine Cuisine
40 Cape Hill, B66 4PB
Horn of Africa
136 Cape Hill, B66 4PH
McDonald's
Grove Lane, B66 2SF
Old Dresser Cafe
434 Bearwood Road, B66 4EY
Chennai Dosa
445 Dudley Road, B18 4HE
Nemrut Turkish Restaurant
204 Lightwoods Road, B67 5AZ
Zaalsha
22-24, Abbey Road, B67 5RD
Anatolia Cafe
518 Bearwood Road, B66 4BX
Subway
538-540, Bearwood Road, B66 4BT
(Image: PA)
Costa Coffee
Bearwood Shopping Centre, 579 Bearwood Road, B66 4BH
Sweet Dreams Desserts
593 Bearwood Road, B66 4BJ
Tamu Cafe
606 Bearwood Road, B66 4BW
Neelam Kebab House
125 Poplar Road, B66 4AP
Casa Italia
491 Hagley Road, B66 4AX
Haweli Restaurant
509 Hagley Road, B66 4AX
Edge Coffee
Adkins Lane, B67 5DP
Jonathans in the Park
2 Adkins Lane, B67 5DP
Blackheath and Rowley Regis
Four Ways Bar & Grill
2 Portway Hill, B65 9DD
Wendy's Salt and Pepper Pot
72a, Birmingham Road, B65 9BA
Raj Spice Restaurant
7 Halesowen Street, B65 0HG
Rowley Bar & Grill
47 Hawes Lane, B65 9AE
Dilshad
20 Oldbury Road, B65 0JN
The Knights Quest
126 High Street, B65 0EE
The Brittania Inn
18 Rowley Village, B65 9AT
The Old Bush Revived
44 Powke Lane, West Midlands, B65 0AD
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Bell & Bear
71 Gorsty Hill Road, B65 0HA
Coffee Pot, Rowley Regis Hospital
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birminghammail--2020-08-03--Human remains found by river

Human remains found by river

Human remains have been found amongst a group of bones near a Worcestershire river .
West Mercia Police cordoned off @ @ @ @ @ Salwarpe in Droitwich after receiving a call on Friday , July 31 .
Officers were @ @ @ @ @ off Westwood Way at around 9pm after receiving reports that ‘ possible human remains had @ @ @ @ @ animal bones .
Investigations continue but officers believe the bone is not related to a @ @ @ @ @ generations old ’ .
A spokeswoman for West Mercia Police said : “ Most of @ @ @ @ @ as animal except for one which is believed to be human and generations old .
@ @ @ @ @ being carried out and a cordon has been put in place whilst this takes place @ @ @ @ @ to reassure residents the human bone is not believed to be linked to any ongoing @ @ @ @ @ to determine the nature of findings .
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Human remains have been found amongst a group of bones near a Worcestershire river.
West Mercia Police cordoned off the area near the River Salwarpe in Droitwich after receiving a call on Friday, July 31.
Officers were called to the river just off Westwood Way at around 9pm after receiving reports that ‘possible human remains had been found’ in amongst animal bones.
Investigations continue but officers believe the bone is not related to a recent death but is ‘generations old’.
A spokeswoman for West Mercia Police said: “Most of the bones have been identified as animal except for one which is believed to be human and generations old.
“However further tests are being carried out and a cordon has been put in place whilst this takes place.
“We would like to reassure residents the human bone is not believed to be linked to any ongoing investigations but enquiries are ongoing to determine the nature of findings.”


birminghammail--2020-08-03--Birmingham City confirm Lee Camp contract decision

Lee Camp has left Birmingham City after two years at the club .
Camp 's contract situation was the last to be resolved with Jacques Maghoma , Kerim Mrabti , David Stockdale , Cheick Keita and Jonathan Grounds already having been released .
The goalkeeper joined Blues as a low-cost option from Cardiff City in August 2018 after Stockdale fell out of favour under Garry Monk .
He established himself as first-choice shortly after and continued in the role for Pep Clotet ahead of Connal Trueman into the 2019/20 season .
Sign up for our Blues newsletter with your email @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the page or by clicking here In all the 35 year-old made 86 appearances for Blues having agreed a short-term extension to his contract for the post-lockdown fixtures .
He became somewhat of a cult hero among supporters and developed a penchant for saving penalties including two stops in the dramatic FA Cup shootout victory against Coventry City earlier this year .
Aitor Karanka is expected to bring in at least one new stopper as part of his summer rebuild at St Andrew 's having been appointed head coach .
Here 's what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's departure ... Adam Hennessy : Lee Camp had a disastrous spell and reputation when he came here after the Sunderland debacleHe had no right to really be a Championship keeper after that .
He came in , on a free , on a small wage I 'm sure .
And gave it a go .
When many around him hid .
Fair play .
Greek Bluenose : Camp was great value & not as bad as some made out but we need a much more commanding and error free goalie to knit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ miss the Machiavellian time wasting and Lord Farquhar gifs but time to move on .
Gary J Richards : Definitely need x2 GKs now as we don ’ t have one .
Lee W1875 : With Camp going and no keepers left at least we know we 'll make at least one new signing .
Manni : Karanka has got some serious work to do .
BCFC 's No.1 : Thank you for the memories Campy , best wishes for the future , gutted !
Chris Royston : Never thought I ’ d @ @ @ @ @ @ @ levels we ’ ve become ... genuinely gutted to see Campy leave .
Yea he ’ s not a number 1 but I ’ d rather have a team of Campys than some of them lot outfield !
Since lockdown her looked like he wanted it & tried the others didn ’ t .
Adam Nicholas : Genuinely gutted he ’ s going .
Won us many more points than the few mistakes he made which cost us !
Which probably has kept us up !
Good luck Campy .

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Lee Camp has left Birmingham City after two years at the club.
Camp's contract situation was the last to be resolved with Jacques Maghoma, Kerim Mrabti, David Stockdale, Cheick Keita and Jonathan Grounds already having been released.
The goalkeeper joined Blues as a low-cost option from Cardiff City in August 2018 after Stockdale fell out of favour under Garry Monk.
He established himself as first-choice shortly after and continued in the role for Pep Clotet ahead of Connal Trueman into the 2019/20 season.
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In all the 35 year-old made 86 appearances for Blues having agreed a short-term extension to his contract for the post-lockdown fixtures.
He became somewhat of a cult hero among supporters and developed a penchant for saving penalties including two stops in the dramatic FA Cup shootout victory against Coventry City earlier this year.
Aitor Karanka is expected to bring in at least one new stopper as part of his summer rebuild at St Andrew's having been appointed head coach.
Here's what Blues fans had to say about Camp's departure...
Adam Hennessy: Lee Camp had a disastrous spell and reputation when he came here after the Sunderland debacleHe had no right to really be a Championship keeper after that. He came in, on a free, on a small wage I'm sure. And gave it a go. When many around him hid. Fair play.
Greek Bluenose: Camp was great value & not as bad as some made out but we need a much more commanding and error free goalie to knit the defence together. I’ll miss the Machiavellian time wasting and Lord Farquhar gifs but time to move on.
Gary J Richards: Definitely need x2 GKs now as we don’t have one.
Lee W1875: With Camp going and no keepers left at least we know we'll make at least one new signing.
Manni: Karanka has got some serious work to do.
BCFC's No.1: Thank you for the memories Campy, best wishes for the future, gutted!
Chris Royston: Never thought I’d say this but I just shows the levels we’ve become...genuinely gutted to see Campy leave. Yea he’s not a number 1 but I’d rather have a team of Campys than some of them lot outfield! Since lockdown her looked like he wanted it & tried the others didn’t.
Adam Nicholas: Genuinely gutted he’s going. Won us many more points than the few mistakes he made which cost us! Which probably has kept us up! Good luck Campy.


birminghammail--2020-08-03--Tamworth's SnowDome WILL re open this week despite fears it wouldn't

Tamworth 's SnowDome WILL re open this week despite first fears that it would n't following Boris Johnson 's speech on Friday .
An announcement first stated that the centre , originally due to re open on August 1 , could now not until August 15 but that has changed and they will be opening their doors THIS Thursday .
Although the ice rink can not open , skiing , snowboarding , tobogganing , climbing and swimming can .
An updated statement reads : “ We are thrilled to announce the SnowDome will re-open on Thursday .
“ Following the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ liaised with the government ’ s department of digital , culture , media & sport ( DCMS ) .
“ he SnowDome has been advised that indoor snow sport facilities are not affected by the recent announcement and therefore can re-open in accordance with the government ’ s guidance for indoor sports facilities .
“ Ice skating rinks are however affected by the latest announcement and therefore the ice rink , ice track and snow fun park will remain closed until further notice .
“ On this basis we are extremely pleased to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Thursday for all skiing , snowboarding , tobogganing , climbing and swimming .
“ We look forward to welcoming you and your family back very soon !
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Tamworth's SnowDome WILL re open this week despite first fears that it wouldn't following Boris Johnson's speech on Friday.
An announcement first stated that the centre, originally due to re open on August 1, could now not until August 15 but that has changed and they will be opening their doors THIS Thursday.
Although the ice rink cannot open, skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, climbing and swimming can.
An updated statement reads: “We are thrilled to announce the SnowDome will re-open on Thursday.
(Image: GRAHAM YOUNG)
“Following the announcement on Friday Snow Sports England have liaised with the government’s department of digital, culture, media & sport (DCMS).
“he SnowDome has been advised that indoor snow sport facilities are not affected by the recent announcement and therefore can re-open in accordance with the government’s guidance for indoor sports facilities.
“Ice skating rinks are however affected by the latest announcement and therefore the ice rink, ice track and snow fun park will remain closed until further notice.
“On this basis we are extremely pleased to announce that we will open the SnowDome on Thursday for all skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, climbing and swimming.
“We look forward to welcoming you and your family back very soon!”


birminghammail--2020-08-03--Grealish, Mings and every Aston Villa player linked with a move away

Aston Villa secured Premier League survival by the skin of their teeth with a dramatic final-day draw at West Ham in July .
And while a second shot at the top flight puts Villa in a strong bargaining position with regards to keeping hold of their best players , that is by no means the be all and end all .
The lure of European football , playing with better players and in front of bigger crowds will inevitably appeal to the likes of Jack Grealish and Tyrone Mings , who have both been linked with Manchester United and Arsenal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every single member of Dean Smith 's squad so far linked with a move away in this summer transfer window .
Grealish , Villa 's captain fantastic and survival saviour , is inevitably attracting interest from outside the four corners of Villa Park .
The 24-year-old was the subject of speculation last summer , long before he chipped in with eight goals and six goals on his return to the top flight to nail down the tag as Villa 's most valuable player .
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a big fan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ score a screamer in Villa 's 2-2 draw at Old Trafford last December .
But Villa 's reported £80 million price tag , as a hands off message , has deterred the Norwegian a tad .
If any club could meet that kind of asking price , in the current economic climate , it 's United .
Former Villa man Rudy Gestede certainly feels Grealish could cut it at United and would n't look out of place in the biggest competition in club football .
Arsenal do n't have the same resources and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the £40 million mark .
Mikel Arteta could also point to the prospect of silverware , as well as the pull of European football , after guiding the Gunners to a 14th FA Cup triumph in Saturday 's 2-1 defeat of Chelsea at Wembley .
Arteta is thought to be an avid admirer and could well be encouraged by a tweet Grealish posted last year in which he branded the Emirates Stadium his favourite Premier League ground .
The 27-year-old defender started the season like a house on fire .
So much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , rather than if , he would win his first England cap .
Not one , but two caps duly arrived as the centre-back took to the top flight with Villa and international football like a duck to water .
His form dipped after the restart , but there were still more positives than negatives and his stock was most certainly higher after the season finished than before it had started .
That 's sure how United and Arsenal see it .
Mings , currently on holiday in Barbados , was first linked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in June while the 6ft 5ins defender is expected to move up United 's shopping list after Nathan Ake 's £40 million move to rivals Manchester City goes through .
It 's claimed Villa have been monitoring the Ake deal amid the belief Grealish is worth twice that reported sum .
Linked with a £50 move to Manchester United last summer , McGinn is arguably the club 's most important player behind Grealish and possibly Tom Heaton .
Steve Bruce was reportedly ready to make a £30 million bid had Villa suffered relegation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the table , particularly with all the uncertainty surrounding Newcastle 's ownership presently .
Leicester might be the biggest threat with Brendan Rodgers a fan of the industrious Scot , who missed a chunk of the season with a fractured ankle .
Rodgers had attempted to sign McGinn when he was Rangers boss in 2018 , but the midfielder moved from Hibernian to Villa .
The Tanzanian arrived at Villa Park for €12m from Club Brugge last summer , going on to make 29 appearances in the Premier League this season , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ indifferent season , with consistency in performance a major problem , he could be on his way already .
Turkish club Trabzonspor are said to be keen on a loan move .
Manchester City inserted a buy-back clause in the deal that took Luiz to Villa Park in the summer of 2019 .
Details of the clause remain undisclosed , but the buy-back is likely to be far higher than the fee Villa paid last summer and could be around £25 million .
Given City are already blessed with an array of midfield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Guardiola will come knocking this summer .
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Sign up at the top of this story or follow the instructions here The winger , signed from bitter rivals Birmingham City last summer , was reportedly considered as a loan option by Celtic , Fulham and Nottingham Forest in the winter transfer window .
Little has emerged of late , but Smith would almost certainly listen to offers for the diminutive Spaniard , who was restricted to two cameos as substitute after the restart .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ loan at Birmingham City last season .
Quite whether the Irishman 's tally of nine goals in 18 Championship games is enough to convince Smith Hogan is ready for the top flight is another thing .
Given his popularity among the supporters , and the partnership he struck up with Lukas Jutkiewicz , it would be a PR disaster for new Blues boss Aitor Karanka not to make a play for Hogan 's return to St Andrew 's .
It 's a cross-city deal you could see happening though Hogan is likely to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The trail has gone cold on Nyland since he was linked with Turkish giants Besiktas in April .
In many respects little has changed for the Norwegian .
Pepe Reina has gone back to Spain , and Matija Sarkic has been sold to Wolves , but Nyland is still likely to find himself down the pecking order next season and may want a new challenge that guarantees more first-team action .
Jed Steer has now recovered from the Achilles injury that ruled him out of much of the last campaign and first-choice stopper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the final stages of his rehabilitation from a cruciate ligament injury .
Besiktas want a goalkeeper to replace Loris Karius , who returned to Liverpool after a two-year loan , and Nyland could fit the bill .
Targett to Chelsea was one of the more fanciful rumours doing the round while the season took a backseat during the early stages of lockdown .
Needless to say there have n't been many developments on that one since the speculation surfaced in early April .
The 22-year-old was a consistent pick for Graeme Jones and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loan at Luton Town .
Hatters fans have made it known they would like to see Bree back at Kenilworth Road next season , even if just on loan .
And it 's thought Nathan Jones is in the same camp as he looks to build a squad that can once again keeps its head above water in the Championship .

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Aston Villa secured Premier League survival by the skin of their teeth with a dramatic final-day draw at West Ham in July.
And while a second shot at the top flight puts Villa in a strong bargaining position with regards to keeping hold of their best players, that is by no means the be all and end all.
The lure of European football, playing with better players and in front of bigger crowds will inevitably appeal to the likes of Jack Grealish and Tyrone Mings, who have both been linked with Manchester United and Arsenal.
Here we provide the latest on every single member of Dean Smith's squad so far linked with a move away in this summer transfer window.
Jack Grealish
Grealish, Villa's captain fantastic and survival saviour, is inevitably attracting interest from outside the four corners of Villa Park.
The 24-year-old was the subject of speculation last summer, long before he chipped in with eight goals and six goals on his return to the top flight to nail down the tag as Villa's most valuable player.
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a big fan of the Solihull schemer after watching him score a screamer in Villa's 2-2 draw at Old Trafford last December.
Arsenal are also keen though Villa are reportedly set to offer Grealish a bumper pay rise, from a reported £70,000-a-week to £100,000-a-week, to keep him at the club he supported as a boy.
Plenty of pundits and observers have opined on what they believe is right for the Englishman, including ex-Villa striker Darren Bent who can't really see a space for Grealish at one of last season's top six.
With that in mind, and how Grealish would be extolled if he stayed, Bent reckons it would be in the midfielder's best interests to stay at his boyhood club.
What is certain is that nothing will be resolved until the player returns from holiday.
Douglas Luiz
Manchester City inserted a buy-back clause in the deal that took Luiz to Villa Park in the summer of 2019.
Details of the clause remain undisclosed, but the buy-back is likely to be far higher than the fee Villa paid last summer and could be around £25 million.
City are blessed with an array of midfield talent, but the departure of David Silva and Fernandinho’s 2021 contract expiry could prompt Pep Guardiola to search for new (and old) blood in the middle of the park.
(Image: Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)
He could have competition with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta watching on intently.
Arteta worked with Luiz during his four years in Manchester. It's claimed he will use his connections at Eastlands to jump to the front of the queue for his signature.
Tyrone Mings
The 27-year-old defender started the season like a house on fire. So much so it was a case of when, rather than if, he would win his first England cap.
Not one, but two caps duly arrived as the centre-back took to the top flight with Villa and international football like a duck to water.
His form dipped after the restart, but there were still more positives than negatives and his stock was most certainly higher after the season finished than before it had started.
That's sure how United and Arsenal see it. And potentially Everton too, with the Merseyside club reportedly having made contact with Mings' representatives earlier this summer.
Mings was first linked with a summer move to Arsenal back in June while the 6ft 5ins defender is expected to move up United's shopping list after Nathan Ake's £40 million move to rivals Manchester City goes through.
Trezeguet
Egyptian international Trezeguet has been linked with a potential summer move to Turkey, according to reports.
Trezeguet inspired Villa's survival bid with three goals in the last three games of the season, including the all-important winner against Arsenal.
According to a report by Ertan Süzgün, three Turkish sides - Istanbul Başakşehir, Galatasaray and Fenerbahce - have contacted Trezeguet’s agent William D’Avila to prepare an offer for the Egyptian.
It's claimed the trio would be looking to sign Trezeguet on loan. The 25-year-old got his big break in England after a prolific spell with Turkish club Kasimpasa, scoring seven goals in his first season at Villa Park.
John McGinn
Linked with a £50 move to Manchester United last summer, McGinn is arguably the club's most important player behind Grealish and possibly Tom Heaton.
Steve Bruce was reportedly ready to make a £30 million bid had Villa suffered relegation, but that prospect is no longer on the table, particularly with all the uncertainty surrounding Newcastle's ownership presently.
Leicester might be the biggest threat with Brendan Rodgers a fan of the industrious Scot, who missed a chunk of the season with a fractured ankle.
Rodgers had attempted to sign McGinn when he was Rangers boss in 2018, but the midfielder moved from Hibernian to Villa.
Marvelous Nakamba
The Tanzanian arrived at Villa Park for €12m from Club Brugge last summer, going on to make 29 appearances in the Premier League this season, starting 19 times.
But after an indifferent season, with consistency in performance a major problem, he could be on his way already. Turkish club Trabzonspor are said to be keen on a loan move.
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Jota
The winger, signed from bitter rivals Birmingham City last summer, was reportedly considered as a loan option by Celtic, Fulham and Nottingham Forest in the winter transfer window.
Little has emerged of late, but Smith would almost certainly listen to offers for the diminutive Spaniard, who was restricted to two cameos as substitute after the restart.
Scott Hogan
Hogan rediscovered his Brentford form while on loan at Birmingham City last season.
Quite whether the Irishman's tally of nine goals in 18 Championship games is enough to convince Smith Hogan is ready for the top flight is another thing.
(Image: Aston Villa FC via Getty Images)
Given his popularity among the supporters, and the partnership he struck up with Lukas Jutkiewicz, it would be a PR disaster for new Blues boss Aitor Karanka not to make a play for Hogan's return to St Andrew's.
However, Blues might just have dropped a hint that Hogan won't be returning to St Andrew's by tweeting footage of his goals in royal blue with the caption 'all the best for your future'.
Orjan Nyland
The trail has gone cold on Nyland since he was linked with Turkish giants Besiktas in April.
In many respects little has changed for the Norwegian. Pepe Reina has gone back to Spain, and Matija Sarkic has been sold to Wolves, but Nyland is still likely to find himself down the pecking order next season and may want a new challenge that guarantees more first-team action.
Jed Steer has now recovered from the Achilles injury that ruled him out of much of the last campaign and first-choice stopper Tom Heaton is thought to be nearing the final stages of his rehabilitation from a cruciate ligament injury.
Besiktas want a goalkeeper to replace Loris Karius, who returned to Liverpool after a two-year loan, and Nyland could fit the bill.
Matt Targett
Targett to Chelsea was one of the more fanciful rumours doing the round while the season took a backseat during the early stages of lockdown.
Needless to say there haven't been many developments on that one since the speculation surfaced in early April.
James Bree
The 22-year-old was a consistent pick for Graeme Jones and then Nathan Jones during his season on loan at Luton Town.
Hatters fans have made it known they would like to see Bree back at Kenilworth Road next season, even if just on loan.
And it's thought Nathan Jones is in the same camp as he looks to build a squad that can once again keeps its head above water in the Championship.


birminghammail--2020-08-03--Man found dead in lane after concerns for his welfare were raised

A man has been found dead in a Worcestershire lane after his discovery sparked a huge emergency call out .
Ambulance and police crews were called to Church Road in Droitwich on Monday ( August 3 ) after concern had been raised about a man ’ s welfare earlier in the morning .
Police were initially contacted at 8.40am raising concerns for the man , who was in his 60s .
Then at 10.51am , the ambulance service was called by the police when the man was found .
West Midlands Ambulance Service said they sent the Midlands Air Ambulance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two paramedic officers and the Midlands Air Ambulance critical care car to the scene A spokeswoman for the ambulance service said : “ We were called by police at 10.51am by police to Church Road in Droitwich to concern for a patient ’ s welfare .
“ When crews arrived , they found one patient , a man .
Unfortunately , nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.
” West Mercia Police also attended the incident and said they were called earlier in the morning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ We were called to concerns for the welfare of a man from Droitwich at around 8.40 this morning .
“ The man was located on a lane near St Augustine ’ s Church .
“ Sadly he was pronounced deceased .
His death is not being treated as suspicious .
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A man has been found dead in a Worcestershire lane after his discovery sparked a huge emergency call out.
Ambulance and police crews were called to Church Road in Droitwich on Monday (August 3) after concern had been raised about a man’s welfare earlier in the morning.
Police were initially contacted at 8.40am raising concerns for the man, who was in his 60s.
Then at 10.51am, the ambulance service was called by the police when the man was found.
West Midlands Ambulance Service said they sent the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham, two land ambulances, two paramedic officers and the Midlands Air Ambulance critical care car to the scene
A spokeswoman for the ambulance service said: “We were called by police at 10.51am by police to Church Road in Droitwich to concern for a patient’s welfare.
“When crews arrived, they found one patient, a man. Unfortunately, nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.”
West Mercia Police also attended the incident and said they were called earlier in the morning.
A spokeswoman for the force said: “We were called to concerns for the welfare of a man from Droitwich at around 8.40 this morning.
“The man was located on a lane near St Augustine’s Church.
“Sadly he was pronounced deceased. His death is not being treated as suspicious.”


birminghammail--2020-08-03--Rochelle Humes would rub legs until they were 'red' after racial abuse

Rochelle Humes has said she would rub her legs until they were red to try to remove her skin off after she was subjected to racism .
Sharing a clip on Instagram from Channel 4 programme The Talk , the TV presenter and singer wrote : `` Opening up about racism and my challenges was overwhelming as it reminded me that we still live in a world where racism is normalised and accepted .
`` I do n't want my children growing up in a world where they think that their heritage and skin colour could be judged negatively .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , not for me , but for every child or person who has been made to feel like they were not enough because of their skin colour .
`` So I allowed myself to open up and be vulnerable about this topic publicly to help support others through shared experience and also educate people on the lasting impact racism and discrimination can have on people . ''
In July , Rochelle opened up alongside Marvin Humes , discussing the Black Lives Matter movement following the tragic death of George Floyd .
She said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thing .
Previously these conversations might have made people feel uncomfortable .
Maybe innocently not wanting to say the wrong thing .
We 've seen that with friends . ''
`` And sadly an innocent man died so we can have these conversations .
It breaks my heart .
'It 's the unthinkable .
Sadly it 's not just one incident , it 's been going on for generations , '' she added .
`` And for clarity when we say `` black lives matter '' it does n't mean that only black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreement that all lives matter .
But right now , and history will tell you , black lives are in danger .
And if all lives matter , black lives would .
And that 's all it is . ''

Rochelle Humes has said she would rub her legs until they were red to try to remove her skin off after she was subjected to racism.
Sharing a clip on Instagram from Channel 4 programme The Talk, the TV presenter and singer wrote: "Opening up about racism and my challenges was overwhelming as it reminded me that we still live in a world where racism is normalised and accepted.
"I don't want my children growing up in a world where they think that their heritage and skin colour could be judged negatively. That's why I was so emotional, not for me, but for every child or person who has been made to feel like they were not enough because of their skin colour.
"So I allowed myself to open up and be vulnerable about this topic publicly to help support others through shared experience and also educate people on the lasting impact racism and discrimination can have on people."
In July, Rochelle opened up alongside Marvin Humes, discussing the Black Lives Matter movement following the tragic death of George Floyd.
She said: "It's been a beautiful thing. Previously these conversations might have made people feel uncomfortable. Maybe innocently not wanting to say the wrong thing. We've seen that with friends."
"And sadly an innocent man died so we can have these conversations. It breaks my heart. 'It's the unthinkable. Sadly it's not just one incident, it's been going on for generations," she added.
"And for clarity when we say "black lives matter" it doesn't mean that only black lives matter. We're all in agreement that all lives matter. But right now, and history will tell you, black lives are in danger. And if all lives matter, black lives would. And that's all it is."