birminghammail--2020-09-24--Airline staff may be put on unpaid leave 'for the winter'

Pilots and cabin crew could be put on unpaid leave `` for the winter '' in the latest round of cost-cutting measures by budget airline Ryanair - despite their boss picking up a huge bonus .
Michael O'Leary said with flights operating at as little as 30 per cent capacity , the money simply was n't there to pay them .
The bombshell comes after Mr O'Leary was handed a £419,000 bonus despite a major revolt from shareholders with the airline furloughing staff and losing billions in revenue as a result of the coronavirus pandemic , reports MirrorOnline .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our cabin crew employed and paid , but we 're going to have to have huge Government assistance for that .
Otherwise I 'm afraid they 're all going to have to go on unpaid leave for the winter , '' he warned .
The airline boss also refused to confirm he would n't be sacking more staff .
`` Winter bookings , forward bookings , at the moment are terrible ... we ca n't rule out job losses .
We 've all taken pay cuts , me , our pilots , our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't continue to employ all these people through the winter if we 're only carrying 40 per cent of our normal passengers . ''
Ryanair flies to a wide network of destinations from UK airports , including Birmingham , Manchester , Bristol and Cardiff .
Mr O'Leary said radical measures were needed from government to help the ailing industry .
He demanded : `` We need the withdrawal of APD - the taxation on air travel to and from the UK .
`` We need the UK to sign up to the EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people to fly across Europe without these restrictions so that families and business people can make bookings in advance .
`` We need a proper furlough scheme because it seems to me that the British airlines are going to be flying at about 40 per cent or 30 per cent of their normal winter capacity . ''
At the start of the pandemic Mr O'Leary agreed to cut his base salary in half - along with those of his staff - for the current fiscal year , because of the Covid-19 uncertainty .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ million in a single quarter , as restrictions saw the company carry just 500,000 passengers compared with 41.9 million in the same period last year .
Revenue collapsed from £2.1 billion to £113million .
Surging coronavirus infection rates across Europe have hit hopes of a relaxation of quarantine restrictions .

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Pilots and cabin crew could be put on unpaid leave "for the winter" in the latest round of cost-cutting measures by budget airline Ryanair - despite their boss picking up a huge bonus.
Michael O'Leary said with flights operating at as little as 30 per cent capacity, the money simply wasn't there to pay them.
The bombshell comes after Mr O'Leary was handed a £419,000 bonus despite a major revolt from shareholders with the airline furloughing staff and losing billions in revenue as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, reports MirrorOnline.
"We want to keep our pilots and our cabin crew employed and paid, but we're going to have to have huge Government assistance for that. Otherwise I'm afraid they're all going to have to go on unpaid leave for the winter," he warned.
The airline boss also refused to confirm he wouldn't be sacking more staff.
"Winter bookings, forward bookings, at the moment are terrible... we can't rule out job losses. We've all taken pay cuts, me, our pilots, our cabin crew - but even we can't continue to employ all these people through the winter if we're only carrying 40 per cent of our normal passengers."
Ryanair flies to a wide network of destinations from UK airports, including Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol and Cardiff.
Mr O'Leary said radical measures were needed from government to help the ailing industry. He demanded: "We need the withdrawal of APD - the taxation on air travel to and from the UK.
"We need the UK to sign up to the EU's new travel plan, which allows people to fly across Europe without these restrictions so that families and business people can make bookings in advance.
"We need a proper furlough scheme because it seems to me that the British airlines are going to be flying at about 40 per cent or 30 per cent of their normal winter capacity."
At the start of the pandemic Mr O'Leary agreed to cut his base salary in half - along with those of his staff - for the current fiscal year, because of the Covid-19 uncertainty.
In July Ryanair revealed it lost £168 million in a single quarter, as restrictions saw the company carry just 500,000 passengers compared with 41.9 million in the same period last year. Revenue collapsed from £2.1 billion to £113million.
Surging coronavirus infection rates across Europe have hit hopes of a relaxation of quarantine restrictions.


birminghammail--2020-09-24--How has coronavirus changed your shopping habits?

Panic buying , stockpiling and stripping the supermarket aisles bare - the start of lockdown at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic saw frantic scenes in supermarkets .
Supermarkets made extra delivery slots available to combat the heightened demand amid the coronavirus crisis , and amended shopping hours and opening times for customers too .
Elderly customers and frontline workers were given priority , before things eventually settled down , and retail got back into a new normal in June after getting the green light to re-open .
Birmingham city centre has seen shops re-open ever since , with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well as Touchwood , in Solihull , welcoming back customers .
But not everybody feels comfortable with the new way of shopping , which includes one-way systems , reduced capacities in shops , and new face covering rules .
As the rules change once again , to keep retail staff wearing face masks as the rate of cases rises once more , BirminghamLive wants to hear from you .
How has the Covid-19 pandemic and ongoing health crisis affected your shopping habits ?
We have seen retail staff lose jobs , stores @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chains and independents .
But how is that impacting you ?
Are you finding yourself shopping less ?
How do you feel in the supermarket ?
What is your stance on wearing a face mask - and others around you wearing them , too ?
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Panic buying, stockpiling and stripping the supermarket aisles bare - the start of lockdown at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic saw frantic scenes in supermarkets.
Supermarkets made extra delivery slots available to combat the heightened demand amid the coronavirus crisis, and amended shopping hours and opening times for customers too.
Elderly customers and frontline workers were given priority, before things eventually settled down, and retail got back into a new normal in June after getting the green light to re-open.
Birmingham city centre has seen shops re-open ever since, with the Bullring and Merry Hill shopping centres, as well as Touchwood, in Solihull, welcoming back customers.
But not everybody feels comfortable with the new way of shopping, which includes one-way systems, reduced capacities in shops, and new face covering rules.
As the rules change once again, to keep retail staff wearing face masks as the rate of cases rises once more, BirminghamLive wants to hear from you.
How has the Covid-19 pandemic and ongoing health crisis affected your shopping habits? We have seen retail staff lose jobs, stores close and reduced demand across our favourite chains and independents.
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But how is that impacting you? Are you finding yourself shopping less? How do you feel in the supermarket? What is your stance on wearing a face mask - and others around you wearing them, too? Let us know below in our survey.
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birminghammail--2020-09-24--Aston Villa legend Gabby Agbonlahor wades into Suarez transfer saga

Luis Suarez is on the brink of a move from Barcelona to Atletico Madrid .
The 34-year-old ’ s acrimonious departure from the Catalan giants is almost complete just days after his transfer to Juventus broke down .
Indeed there were reports that Barca are happy to let the Uruguayan leave - as long as he did not join certain top clubs .
What has surprised ex-Villa forward Gabby Agbonlahor is that there weren ’ t more suitors for a player who was once a cult hero at Liverpool .
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If he wants to come to Villa Park he can come down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He ’ s been an absolutely outstanding striker at Liverpool as well as Barcelona .
“ You look at his goal record at Barcelona , he ’ s the third highest ever there .
“ For me it could only be one thing then – wages .
Is he earning a crazy amount of money at Barcelona ?
“ But if you ask any Liverpool fan now would they have Luis Suarez back and they would jump at the idea .
“ It ’ s a strange one why no-one has gone for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t want to play for another English club after leaving Liverpool .
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The 34-year-old’s acrimonious departure from the Catalan giants is almost complete just days after his transfer to Juventus broke down.
Indeed there were reports that Barca are happy to let the Uruguayan leave - as long as he did not join certain top clubs.
What has surprised ex-Villa forward Gabby Agbonlahor is that there weren’t more suitors for a player who was once a cult hero at Liverpool.
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And with Villa looking for more firepower up front the pundit told talkSPORT : “I’d have him. If he wants to come to Villa Park he can come down and play for Aston Villa!
“He’s been an absolutely outstanding striker at Liverpool as well as Barcelona.
“You look at his goal record at Barcelona, he’s the third highest ever there.
“For me it could only be one thing then – wages. Is he earning a crazy amount of money at Barcelona?
“But if you ask any Liverpool fan now would they have Luis Suarez back and they would jump at the idea.
“It’s a strange one why no-one has gone for him, but maybe he doesn’t want to play for another English club after leaving Liverpool.
"Clubs might have gone in for him and we don’t know that.”


birminghammail--2020-09-24--Ozzy Osbourne's grandchildren catch coronavirus after sharing a drink

Ozzy Osbourne 's grandchildren caught Covid-19 by taking a sip of a shared drink , according to their dad .
Jack O , who is the son of the Black Sabbath rocker , spoke out after his daughters contracted coronavirus .
The brother of Kelly and son of Ozzy and Sharon O told pocast Pretty Messed Up : `` Someone who works for me went away , came back — and they did n't tell me they were going out of town , they just appeared and were like , 'Oh , yeah , we went out [ of town @ @ @ @ @ @ @ picked up the drink that they set down and took a sip . ''
Jack revealed : `` I 'm to the point of when this is going to lift , like actually my house has had like a corona outbreak with my two daughters ; my two daughters have it .
`` The only symptoms my daughter had was just a little bit of a runny nose and a fever , and that was for like , three days .
`` She ’ s got zero symptoms now .
She ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it has n't been two weeks . ''
Earlier this week , Sharon explained : `` I was meant to be in the studio , I was so looking forward to it .
`` And then , unfortunately , one of my granddaughters has come down with Covid .
She ’ s okay , she ’ s doing good .
`` I don ’ t have it .
Her daddy does n't have it , her mummy does n't have it , her sisters don ’ t have it .
She caught it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` And it just goes to show you - she ’ s three years of age - that children can get Covid . ''

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Ozzy Osbourne's grandchildren caught Covid-19 by taking a sip of a shared drink, according to their dad.
Jack O, who is the son of the Black Sabbath rocker, spoke out after his daughters contracted coronavirus.
The brother of Kelly and son of Ozzy and Sharon O told pocast Pretty Messed Up : "Someone who works for me went away, came back — and they didn't tell me they were going out of town, they just appeared and were like, 'Oh, yeah, we went out [of town].'
"And my daughter picked up the drink that they set down and took a sip."
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Jack revealed: "I'm to the point of when this is going to lift, like actually my house has had like a corona outbreak with my two daughters; my two daughters have it.
"The only symptoms my daughter had was just a little bit of a runny nose and a fever, and that was for like, three days.
"She’s got zero symptoms now. She’s still technically in the positive window because it hasn't been two weeks."
Earlier this week, Sharon explained: "I was meant to be in the studio, I was so looking forward to it.
"And then, unfortunately, one of my granddaughters has come down with Covid. She’s okay, she’s doing good.
"I don’t have it. Her daddy doesn't have it, her mummy doesn't have it, her sisters don’t have it. She caught it from somebody that works for my son.
"And it just goes to show you - she’s three years of age - that children can get Covid."


birminghammail--2020-09-24--Government will deliberately infect volunteers with Covid to speed up vaccine

Coronavirus trials in London will see healthy Brits deliberately infected with Covid-19 , it has been reported .
Human challenge trials are being organised to assess the effectiveness of potential vaccines .
The Financial Times said the UK Government-funded studies are expected to begin in January .
They will be held at a secure quarantine facility in the east of the capital .
The project , which reportedly has Imperial College London as its academic leader and will be run by hvivo , will be announced next week , according to the newspaper .
The FT said volunteers will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ month or so later receive a `` challenge '' dose of the virus that causes Covid-19 under controlled conditions .
Alastair Fraser-Urquhart is a volunteer organiser at advocacy group 1Day Sooner , which is signing up volunteers for a Covid-19 challenge trial and is reportedly launching a UK campaign this week .
Speaking on BBC Radio 4 's Today programme , he said : `` I think a challenge trial has the potential to save thousands of lives , and really bring the world out of the pandemic sooner .
`` And it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to me really . ''
He said he will be remaining at the clinic where the trial is taking place `` for really as long as it takes '' .
An isolation period of as long as a month may be required for those taking part in the trial .
Professor Peter Horby , professor of emerging infectious diseases and global health at the University of Oxford and chair of the New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group ( NERVTAG ) , said the challenge trial is a good idea .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` long history '' of challenge studies , adding : `` It has real potential to advance science and get us to a better understanding of the disease and vaccines faster . ''
Prof Horby said it is now known that the risk in a healthy young adult with no underlying conditions is `` extremely low '' .
He also said there are now some treatments that are shown to have a benefit so that in the unlikely event that a person in the challenge trial becomes unwell , they can be given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prof Horby said he did not know which of the potential vaccines would be most likely to be used in the challenge trial .
`` There 's a number of scientific benefits , not just a vaccine , but also better understanding immune responses to this virus , '' he said .
A Government spokeswoman said : `` We are working with partners to understand how we might collaborate on the potential development of a Covid-19 vaccine through human challenge studies .
`` These discussions are part of our work to research ways @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus so we can end the pandemic sooner . ''
A spokeswoman for Imperial College London said it `` continues to engage in a wide range of exploratory discussions relating to Covid-19 research , with a variety of partners '' , but said it had nothing further to report at this stage .

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Coronavirus trials in London will see healthy Brits deliberately infected with Covid-19, it has been reported.
Human challenge trials are being organised to assess the effectiveness of potential vaccines.
The Financial Times said the UK Government-funded studies are expected to begin in January.
They will be held at a secure quarantine facility in the east of the capital.
The project, which reportedly has Imperial College London as its academic leader and will be run by hvivo, will be announced next week, according to the newspaper.
The FT said volunteers will be inoculated with a vaccine, and a month or so later receive a "challenge" dose of the virus that causes Covid-19 under controlled conditions.
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Alastair Fraser-Urquhart is a volunteer organiser at advocacy group 1Day Sooner, which is signing up volunteers for a Covid-19 challenge trial and is reportedly launching a UK campaign this week.
Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, he said: "I think a challenge trial has the potential to save thousands of lives, and really bring the world out of the pandemic sooner.
"And it was just something that made instant sense to me really."
He said he will be remaining at the clinic where the trial is taking place "for really as long as it takes".
An isolation period of as long as a month may be required for those taking part in the trial.
Professor Peter Horby, professor of emerging infectious diseases and global health at the University of Oxford and chair of the New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group (NERVTAG), said the challenge trial is a good idea.
He told the Today programme there is a "long history" of challenge studies, adding: "It has real potential to advance science and get us to a better understanding of the disease and vaccines faster."
Prof Horby said it is now known that the risk in a healthy young adult with no underlying conditions is "extremely low".
He also said there are now some treatments that are shown to have a benefit so that in the unlikely event that a person in the challenge trial becomes unwell, they can be given Remdesivir to help control the disease.
Prof Horby said he did not know which of the potential vaccines would be most likely to be used in the challenge trial.
"There's a number of scientific benefits, not just a vaccine, but also better understanding immune responses to this virus," he said.
(Image: Getty Images)
A Government spokeswoman said: "We are working with partners to understand how we might collaborate on the potential development of a Covid-19 vaccine through human challenge studies.
"These discussions are part of our work to research ways of treating, limiting and hopefully preventing the virus so we can end the pandemic sooner."
A spokeswoman for Imperial College London said it "continues to engage in a wide range of exploratory discussions relating to Covid-19 research, with a variety of partners", but said it had nothing further to report at this stage.


birminghammail--2020-09-24--Couple who lost wedding in lockdown scoop £174k prize joy

A Birmingham couple whose wedding was cancelled THREE times because of coronavirus have finally been given a reason to smile .
Steve and Bonnie-Lee Brooks were devastated when their big day repeatedly had to be ditched due to the national lockdown .
But the couple – who finally managed to tie the knot on holiday - were left with tears of joy after bagging a £104,000 Audi RSQ8 and £70,000 in cash in a spot-the-ball contest .
Steve was working from home when BOTB presenter Christian Williams ambushed him in Solihull to reveal he was this week ’ s dream @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which has a 4.0 litre , twin-turbo V8 engine and produces 592bhp - was waiting for him down the road .
You can watch the reveal above .
`` This is literally a dream come true , '' the 46-year-old said .
`` I ’ ve been playing BOTB for years and I always hoped one day I ’ d meet Christian !
`` We ’ ve had an awful year with disappointment after disappointment with the wedding but last month we managed to get away to Cyprus for a week and finally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just the cherry on top and a fantastic end to the summer - thank you so much BOTB ! ''
Steve drives a Mercedes-Benz E-Class at the moment but said he ’ d always had a thing for Audis .
`` It ’ s an absolutely fantastic car , '' he added .
`` I love the Audis anyway but this one is fantastic - the look , the engine , everything really . ''
But the surprise wasn ’ t finished there for the newlywed as Steve found a briefcase stuffed with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Oh wow .
This is honestly just crazy , '' he said shaking .
`` I think a big honeymoon is on the cards and we ’ ve got so much we want to do around the house too !
I can ’ t say thank you enough . ''
Since being founded in 1999 by William Hindmarch , BOTB has given away more than £34m worth of prizes , including supercars , cash and holidays .
The company , listed on the stock market , hands over the keys to two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a ‘ lifestyle ’ prize .
Recent winners have bagged a quad bike , a holiday to the Arctic and £15,000 in cash .
BOTB ’ s Christian , who surprises winners every week , was thrilled to give Steve the good news .
`` It sounds like Steve and Bonnie-Lee have had a really tough few months so I ’ m even more thrilled for them .
They ’ ve won an absolutely fantastic prize - the Audi RSQ8 is an incredible car but thanks to our BOTB promotion last week , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in cash !
Massive congratulations again ! ''

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A Birmingham couple whose wedding was cancelled THREE times because of coronavirus have finally been given a reason to smile.
Steve and Bonnie-Lee Brooks were devastated when their big day repeatedly had to be ditched due to the national lockdown.
But the couple – who finally managed to tie the knot on holiday - were left with tears of joy after bagging a £104,000 Audi RSQ8 and £70,000 in cash in a spot-the-ball contest.
Steve was working from home when BOTB presenter Christian Williams ambushed him in Solihull to reveal he was this week’s dream car competition winner.
The Audi - which has a 4.0 litre, twin-turbo V8 engine and produces 592bhp - was waiting for him down the road. You can watch the reveal above.
"This is literally a dream come true," the 46-year-old said. "I’ve been playing BOTB for years and I always hoped one day I’d meet Christian!
"We’ve had an awful year with disappointment after disappointment with the wedding but last month we managed to get away to Cyprus for a week and finally tie the knot.
"This is just the cherry on top and a fantastic end to the summer - thank you so much BOTB!"
Steve drives a Mercedes-Benz E-Class at the moment but said he’d always had a thing for Audis.
"It’s an absolutely fantastic car," he added. "I love the Audis anyway but this one is fantastic - the look, the engine, everything really."
But the surprise wasn’t finished there for the newlywed as Steve found a briefcase stuffed with £70,000 in cash waiting for him.
"Oh wow. This is honestly just crazy," he said shaking.
"I think a big honeymoon is on the cards and we’ve got so much we want to do around the house too! I can’t say thank you enough."
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Since being founded in 1999 by William Hindmarch, BOTB has given away more than £34m worth of prizes, including supercars, cash and holidays.
The company, listed on the stock market, hands over the keys to two stunning cars each week as well as a ‘lifestyle’ prize. Recent winners have bagged a quad bike, a holiday to the Arctic and £15,000 in cash.
BOTB’s Christian, who surprises winners every week, was thrilled to give Steve the good news.
"It sounds like Steve and Bonnie-Lee have had a really tough few months so I’m even more thrilled for them. They’ve won an absolutely fantastic prize - the Audi RSQ8 is an incredible car but thanks to our BOTB promotion last week, they’re also taking home £70,000 in cash! Massive congratulations again!"


birminghammail--2020-09-24--'Baby snatch gang' try to 'steal girl, 1, from pram' in TK Maxx

Parents are being warned after a one-year-old girl was nearly snatched from a pram in TK Maxx .
Mums and dads are being told to exercise caution after a baby was nearly stolen from the carrier at a branch of the high street giant .
The harrowing incident took place in Crewe - with parents in Staffordshire warned as a result .
One of four people tried to lung at a one-year-old girl from under her sister 's nose .
Stoke on Trent Live reports another woman then came forward to say the same group had left her feeling uneasy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stared at her newborn baby .
Cheshire Police have confirmed they are trying to make contact with the first victim to find out more details following the incident on Sunday .
The post , which attracted hundreds of comments , reads : `` I can ’ t believe these four people tried to chore my one-year-old baby sister .
`` They tried to rip her out the pram and followed the children around the shop .
I 'm reporting it to the police . ''
Cheshire Police have confirmed they are trying to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find out more details about the incident on Sunday .
A spokesperson for the force said : `` Officers are aware of a post circulating on social media regarding an alleged incident in the Crewe area .
`` The incident has not been reported to us and we would encourage anyone with any information to report this to Cheshire Police via 101 . ''
Another woman said : said : `` I was in Aldi earlier with my 17-week-old baby and they were acting so weirdly , leaning into his pram staring at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` They were following me around the store and I left in the end because of them !
`` I honestly think if he didn ’ t have the rain cover over him for COVID reasons , they would have fully reached in and tried to take him too .
`` They were acting so weird , watching my every move and staring at my baby into the pram .
They made me feel so uncomfortable .
`` I was staring the woman out to let her know I saw what she was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wouldn ’ t leave me and my baby alone .
`` It really freaked me out , it ’ s definitely the same people . ''

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Parents are being warned after a one-year-old girl was nearly snatched from a pram in TK Maxx.
Mums and dads are being told to exercise caution after a baby was nearly stolen from the carrier at a branch of the high street giant.
The harrowing incident took place in Crewe - with parents in Staffordshire warned as a result.
One of four people tried to lung at a one-year-old girl from under her sister's nose.
Stoke on Trent Live reports another woman then came forward to say the same group had left her feeling uneasy after they followed her around Aldi and stared at her newborn baby.
Cheshire Police have confirmed they are trying to make contact with the first victim to find out more details following the incident on Sunday.
The post, which attracted hundreds of comments, reads: "I can’t believe these four people tried to chore my one-year-old baby sister.
"They tried to rip her out the pram and followed the children around the shop. I'm reporting it to the police."
Cheshire Police have confirmed they are trying to make contact with the first victim to find out more details about the incident on Sunday.
A spokesperson for the force said: "Officers are aware of a post circulating on social media regarding an alleged incident in the Crewe area.
"The incident has not been reported to us and we would encourage anyone with any information to report this to Cheshire Police via 101."
Another woman said: said: "I was in Aldi earlier with my 17-week-old baby and they were acting so weirdly, leaning into his pram staring at him and watching my every move.
"They were following me around the store and I left in the end because of them!
"I honestly think if he didn’t have the rain cover over him for COVID reasons, they would have fully reached in and tried to take him too.
"They were acting so weird, watching my every move and staring at my baby into the pram. They made me feel so uncomfortable.
"I was staring the woman out to let her know I saw what she was doing and to back off but they wouldn’t leave me and my baby alone.
"It really freaked me out, it’s definitely the same people."


birminghammail--2020-09-24--Little Mix is coming to Birmingham - here's how you can get tickets

Little Mix fans rejoice because the superstar girl band will be making their way to Birmingham next year .
The girls will be heading to the Resorts World Arena on Thursday and Friday May 21 , 2021 - and the shows are expected to be very , very special .
The tour is part of the band 's Confetti tour and will see the girls perform songs from their brand new upcoming album 'Confetti ' such as 'Holiday ' and 'Break Up Song ' , alongside some of their greatest hits including 'Touch ' , 'Woman Like Me ' , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My Ex ' .
The band were originally going to tour earlier this year as part of their Summer 2020 tour however , it has to be cancelled and rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Posting the update to fans on social media , Little Mix wrote : 'We are so sad to announce that following the latest government advice , we have to cancel our upcoming UK Summer Tour .
The health and safety of all our fans and crew is always our number one priority .
Please look out for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Please only contact them if you have not received an email by May 5th .
'Please stay safe and stay home , lots of love , the girls x' They will be travelling up and down the UK , including Birmingham , to perform the best hits that everyone loves .
But if you have been looking around to get tickets then we can help you out .
How can I get tickets ?
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However , you will have to wait until tomorrow ( Friday , September 25 ) at 9am to grab them - and you 'll want to be fast because they are expected to sell quick .

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Little Mix fans rejoice because the superstar girl band will be making their way to Birmingham next year.
The girls will be heading to the Resorts World Arena on Thursday and Friday May 21, 2021 - and the shows are expected to be very, very special.
The tour is part of the band's Confetti tour and will see the girls perform songs from their brand new upcoming album 'Confetti' such as 'Holiday' and 'Break Up Song' , alongside some of their greatest hits including 'Touch' , 'Woman Like Me' , 'Black Magic' and 'Shout Out To My Ex'.
The band were originally going to tour earlier this year as part of their Summer 2020 tour however, it has to be cancelled and rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Posting the update to fans on social media, Little Mix wrote: 'We are so sad to announce that following the latest government advice, we have to cancel our upcoming UK Summer Tour. The health and safety of all our fans and crew is always our number one priority. Please look out for an email from your ticketing agent shortly. Please only contact them if you have not received an email by May 5th.
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'Please stay safe and stay home, lots of love, the girls x'
They will be travelling up and down the UK, including Birmingham, to perform the best hits that everyone loves.
But if you have been looking around to get tickets then we can help you out.
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If you are looking to get tickets then you can grab them on Ticket Master by clicking this link right here.
Ticket prices can range from £35 to £161 depending where you want to sit and if you want to take part in the VIP experience.
However, you will have to wait until tomorrow (Friday, September 25) at 9am to grab them - and you'll want to be fast because they are expected to sell quick.


birminghammail--2020-09-24--Jamie O'Hara wades into West Ham as Wolverhampton Wanderers loom

Former Wolves midfielder Jamie O ’ Hara has tipped West Ham to be relegated at the end of the season .
The talkSPORT pundit was responding to an interview by Hammers ’ co-owner David Sullivan in which he admitted the club are finding it difficult to reinforce David Moyes ’ squad .
West Ham have lost their first two Premier League matches and have a daunting run of fixtures beginning with Wolves on Sunday , which also includes Leicester , Spurs , Man City and Liverpool .
And speaking on the radio station ’ s breakfast show , O ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I think West Ham will go down , ” O ’ Hara said .
“ I do , I think West Ham are going down this season .
“ I mean , their upcoming fixtures are horrendous and I wasn ’ t very optimistic after Sullivan ’ s chat on talkSPORT yesterday .
“ It wasn ’ t the best ; it wasn ’ t great reading and it didn ’ t fill you with confidence .
“ If you were a West Ham fan , you wouldn ’ t be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , get in there , we ’ re going for it !
’ ” Wolves are looking to build on their opening day victory against Sheffield United and bounce back from their loss to Man City last time out .
Since their return to the top flight Wolves have won the last four meetings with West Ham , without conceding a goal .

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Former Wolves midfielder Jamie O’Hara has tipped West Ham to be relegated at the end of the season.
The talkSPORT pundit was responding to an interview by Hammers’ co-owner David Sullivan in which he admitted the club are finding it difficult to reinforce David Moyes’ squad.
West Ham have lost their first two Premier League matches and have a daunting run of fixtures beginning with Wolves on Sunday, which also includes Leicester, Spurs, Man City and Liverpool.
And speaking on the radio station’s breakfast show, O’Hara tipped the Hammers for the drop.
“I think West Ham will go down,” O’Hara said. “I do, I think West Ham are going down this season.
“I mean, their upcoming fixtures are horrendous and I wasn’t very optimistic after Sullivan’s chat on talkSPORT yesterday.
“It wasn’t the best; it wasn’t great reading and it didn’t fill you with confidence.
“If you were a West Ham fan, you wouldn’t be waking up this morning thinking ‘yeah, get in there, we’re going for it!’”
Wolves are looking to build on their opening day victory against Sheffield United and bounce back from their loss to Man City last time out.
Since their return to the top flight Wolves have won the last four meetings with West Ham, without conceding a goal.


birminghammail--2020-09-24--Maisie Smith's heartbreaking battle with own body image ahead of Strictly

Strictly Come Dancing star Maisie Smith has detailed her heartbreaking battle with body dysmorphia .
The EastEnders actress , who has been a star on the BBC One soap since childhood , will take part in the new series of Strictly .
Maisie joins a Strictly line-up which includes the likes of Nicola Adams , Ranvir Singh , HRVY , Jamie Laing , Bill Bailey and Caroline Quentin .
Jacqui Smith is also set to compete in the forthcoming series of the BBC contest .
Maisie has starred as EastEnder Tiffany Butcher since she was six and now she 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the Strictly crown .
But the 19-year-old has battled body image issues since the age of just 13 .
She previously revealed : `` When I was little I would look in the mirror , holding in my stomach wishing that I was thinner .
`` Guess I had a case of body dysmorphia - and I still have n't shaken it off .
`` Things were getting heavy , that 's what the scales told me .
`` Only 13 years old , wiping the tears of my cheeks , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understood . ''
Maisie added : `` If you ’ re feeling particularly down at the moment - don ’ t worry you ’ re not alone .
`` It ’ s a scary time right now and tbh my anxiety is hitting the roof .
Been feeling a bit trapped in my thoughts so I wrote this yesterday to heal my mind .
`` I am so thankful to be home and well , I hope we all come out of this together ; stronger . ''

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Strictly Come Dancing star Maisie Smith has detailed her heartbreaking battle with body dysmorphia.
The EastEnders actress, who has been a star on the BBC One soap since childhood, will take part in the new series of Strictly.
Maisie joins a Strictly line-up which includes the likes of Nicola Adams, Ranvir Singh, HRVY, Jamie Laing, Bill Bailey and Caroline Quentin.
Jacqui Smith is also set to compete in the forthcoming series of the BBC contest.
Maisie has starred as EastEnder Tiffany Butcher since she was six and now she's one of the favourites to walk away with the Strictly crown.
But the 19-year-old has battled body image issues since the age of just 13.
(Image: BBC)
She previously revealed: "When I was little I would look in the mirror, holding in my stomach wishing that I was thinner.
"Guess I had a case of body dysmorphia - and I still haven't shaken it off.
"Things were getting heavy, that's what the scales told me.
"Only 13 years old, wiping the tears of my cheeks, it felt like no-one else around me really understood."
Maisie added: "If you’re feeling particularly down at the moment - don’t worry you’re not alone.
"It’s a scary time right now and tbh my anxiety is hitting the roof. Been feeling a bit trapped in my thoughts so I wrote this yesterday to heal my mind.
"I am so thankful to be home and well, I hope we all come out of this together; stronger."


birminghammail--2020-09-24--Leader of Walsall Council responds to local lockdown fears

The leader of Walsall Council says there are no immediate plans to include the borough in the local lockdown restrictions currently imposed on Birmingham , Solihull , Sandwell and Wolverhampton .
But the leader , councillor Mike Bird , said : `` It is always likely .
We have a lot of people who live in Walsall and travel to Birmingham , Sandwell , Dudley or wherever to work .
`` So there 's always the risk of them bringing back the virus into the town , which then spreads .
`` However , at this point in time I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plans to do that .
But every day is different . ''
He urged Walsall residents to obey rules designed to prevent the spread of coronavirus , including wearing masks in shops and on public transport .
`` I welcome anything we can do to explain to people that there is a danger .
Whether we like it or not , it 's real . ''
Much of the Black Country is already included in `` local lockdown '' restrictions banning people from allowing anyone from a different household into their home or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their home or garden .
A household means the people you live with , so even close relatives are barred from visiting if they live in a different property .
The local rules come on top of the national rules requring people to wear facemasks and the `` rule of six '' , which bars social gatherings of more than six people .
There is speculation that Walsall could be added to the local lockdown because it has seen an increase in new Covid-19 cases over the last seven days .
The rolling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 62 cases per 100,000 people , a rise from 38.2 cases last week .
These figures are higher than the infection rate in Wolverhampton , which is 59.6 per 100,000 people .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock and the Government 's scientific advisers meet every Thursday to discuss the Covid-19 situation nationally and in hotspots across the country .
Any new local lockdown rules are usually announced the next day , on Friday .

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The leader of Walsall Council says there are no immediate plans to include the borough in the local lockdown restrictions currently imposed on Birmingham, Solihull, Sandwell and Wolverhampton.
But the leader, councillor Mike Bird, said: "It is always likely. We have a lot of people who live in Walsall and travel to Birmingham, Sandwell, Dudley or wherever to work.
"So there's always the risk of them bringing back the virus into the town, which then spreads.
"However, at this point in time I am not aware that there are any plans to do that. But every day is different."
He urged Walsall residents to obey rules designed to prevent the spread of coronavirus, including wearing masks in shops and on public transport.
"I welcome anything we can do to explain to people that there is a danger. Whether we like it or not, it's real."
Much of the Black Country is already included in "local lockdown" restrictions banning people from allowing anyone from a different household into their home or garden, or visiting other people in their home or garden.
A household means the people you live with, so even close relatives are barred from visiting if they live in a different property.
The local rules come on top of the national rules requring people to wear facemasks and the "rule of six", which bars social gatherings of more than six people.
There is speculation that Walsall could be added to the local lockdown because it has seen an increase in new Covid-19 cases over the last seven days. The rolling rate across the borough has risen to 62 cases per 100,000 people, a rise from 38.2 cases last week.
These figures are higher than the infection rate in Wolverhampton, which is 59.6 per 100,000 people.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock and the Government's scientific advisers meet every Thursday to discuss the Covid-19 situation nationally and in hotspots across the country. Any new local lockdown rules are usually announced the next day, on Friday.


birminghammail--2020-09-24--Live updates - M6 traffic chaos as diesel spillage closes carriageway

A diesel spillage has sparked travel chaos after it closed part of the M6 .
The southbound carriageway was closed @ @ @ @ @ , September 24 ) following the spillage between junctions 9 for Wednesbury and 10a for @ @ @ @ @ led to congestion to Cannock - more than eight miles away .
Highways England said @ @ @ @ @ scene .
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A diesel spillage has sparked travel chaos after it closed part of the M6.
The southbound carriageway was closed off this morning (Thursday, September 24) following the spillage between junctions 9 for Wednesbury and 10a for Walsall and Wolverhampton.
It led to congestion to Cannock - more than eight miles away. Highways England said traffic officers were at the scene.
This is a live blog and we will be bringing you updates below.
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birminghammail--2020-09-24--Fifth Tamworth school confirms positive Covid-19 case

Bird 's Bush Primary School in Birds Bush Road has had a positive case in the year six bubble .
It followed Rawlett School , Amington Heath , Flax Hill and Landau Forte QEMS as well as nearby Polesworth School .
Head Sharon Barnes said : `` After receiving notification of a positive case of Covid 19 within the school , we immediately contacted the Department for Education coronavirus helpline and Public Health England .
`` Advice given was that all staff and pupils who have had direct contact with the affected person should isolate for 14 days from September @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and children within our year 6 bubble , who will only need to get a test if they experience any symptoms of Covid-19 during the isolation period .
`` Siblings of year 6 pupils do not need to isolate and the rest of the school remains open as normal .
The likelihood of an outbreak in the affected bubble is low , however we must follow the guidelines and act quickly to protect everyone in our school community .
`` Staffordshire County Council ‘ Outbreak ’ team have also been in touch with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have acted carefully to ensure those who have been within our school provision can be safe at this time .
`` With the reported recent increase in cases our school had already been busy preparing for such an event .
We have been working on our Office 365 digital learning platform and Year 6 pupils will be taking part in ‘ Live Lessons ’ from today .
`` Their teachers are ready and prepared to deliver learning though Teams from day 1 and we are helping to support families if they have difficulties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sent to parents via email yesterday ( Wednesday ) states : `` We have been advised by Public Health England that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the school .
`` We know that you may find this concerning but are continuing to monitor the situation and are working closely with Public Health England .
`` This letter is to inform you of the current situation and provide advice on how to support your child .
Please be reassured that for most people , coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of children who have been in direct prolonged contact with the confirmed case will have received an individual letter and will be staying at home for 14 days .
`` The school remains open and your child should continue to attend if they remain well .
`` If your child develops symptoms of COVID-19 , they must not come to school and should remain at home for at least 10 days from the date when their symptoms appeared .
Anyone with symptoms will be eligible for testing and this can be arranged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 119 .
`` All other household members who remain well , must stay at home and not leave the house for 14 days .
This includes anyone in your ‘ Support Bubble ’ .
`` Further information is available at : https : //www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-households-with-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection '' The 14-day period starts from the day when the first person in the house became ill. '' Household members should not go to work , school or public areas and exercise should be taken within the home .
`` If you require help with buying groceries , other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ walking a dog , you should ask friends or family .
Alternatively , you can order your shopping online and medication by phone or online .
`` Household members staying at home for 14 days will greatly reduce the overall amount of infection the household could pass on to others in the community '' If you are able , move any vulnerable individuals ( such as the elderly and those with underlying health conditions ) out of your home , to stay with friends or family for the duration of the home isolation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) are recent onset of : · a loss of , or change in , your normal sense of taste or smell ( anosmia ) '' If your child does develop symptoms , you can seek advice from the nhs.uk website at https : //www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/check-if-you-have-coronavirus-symptoms/ .
If you are concerned about your child ’ s symptoms , or they are worsening you can seek advice from NHS 111 at https : //111.nhs.uk/ or by phoning 111 .
`` There are things you can do to help reduce the risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting ill with COVID-19 · wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds · use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available · wash your hands as soon as you get home · cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve ( not your hands ) when you cough or sneeze · put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards '' Further information is available at https : //www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-1 . ''

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A fifth Tamworth school has confirmed a positive Covid-19 case.
Bird's Bush Primary School in Birds Bush Road has had a positive case in the year six bubble.
It followed Rawlett School, Amington Heath, Flax Hill and Landau Forte QEMS as well as nearby Polesworth School.
Head Sharon Barnes said: "After receiving notification of a positive case of Covid 19 within the school, we immediately contacted the Department for Education coronavirus helpline and Public Health England.
"Advice given was that all staff and pupils who have had direct contact with the affected person should isolate for 14 days from September 23.
"This affects all adults and children within our year 6 bubble, who will only need to get a test if they experience any symptoms of Covid-19 during the isolation period.
"Siblings of year 6 pupils do not need to isolate and the rest of the school remains open as normal. The likelihood of an outbreak in the affected bubble is low, however we must follow the guidelines and act quickly to protect everyone in our school community.
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"Staffordshire County Council ‘Outbreak’ team have also been in touch with us and were extremely satisfied that we have acted carefully to ensure those who have been within our school provision can be safe at this time.
"With the reported recent increase in cases our school had already been busy preparing for such an event. We have been working on our Office 365 digital learning platform and Year 6 pupils will be taking part in ‘Live Lessons’ from today.
"Their teachers are ready and prepared to deliver learning though Teams from day 1 and we are helping to support families if they have difficulties accessing the internet."
A letter sent to parents via email yesterday (Wednesday) states: "We have been advised by Public Health England that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the school.
"We know that you may find this concerning but are continuing to monitor the situation and are working closely with Public Health England.
"This letter is to inform you of the current situation and provide advice on how to support your child. Please be reassured that for most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness.
"The small number of children who have been in direct prolonged contact with the confirmed case will have received an individual letter and will be staying at home for 14 days.
"The school remains open and your child should continue to attend if they remain well.
"If your child develops symptoms of COVID-19, they must not come to school and should remain at home for at least 10 days from the date when their symptoms appeared. Anyone with symptoms will be eligible for testing and this can be arranged via https://www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test or by calling 119.
"All other household members who remain well, must stay at home and not leave the house for 14 days. This includes anyone in your ‘Support Bubble’.
"Further information is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-households-with-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection
"The 14-day period starts from the day when the first person in the house became ill.
"Household members should not go to work, school or public areas and exercise should be taken within the home.
"If you require help with buying groceries, other shopping or picking up medication, or walking a dog, you should ask friends or family. Alternatively, you can order your shopping online and medication by phone or online.
"Household members staying at home for 14 days will greatly reduce the overall amount of infection the household could pass on to others in the community
"If you are able, move any vulnerable individuals (such as the elderly and those with underlying health conditions) out of your home, to stay with friends or family for the duration of the home isolation period.
"The most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are recent onset of:
· a new continuous cough
· a high temperature
· a loss of, or change in, your normal sense of taste or smell (anosmia)
"If your child does develop symptoms, you can seek advice from the nhs.uk website at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/check-if-you-have-coronavirus-symptoms/. If you are concerned about your child’s symptoms, or they are worsening you can seek advice from NHS 111 at https://111.nhs.uk/ or by phoning 111.
"There are things you can do to help reduce the risk of you and anyone you live with getting ill with COVID-19
Do
· wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
· use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
· wash your hands as soon as you get home
· cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
· put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards
"Further information is available at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-1."


birminghammail--2020-09-24--Full list of phones NHS Test and Trace app works on

The NHS coronavirus app only works on the newest phones - here is a full list of the compatible ones @ @ @ @ @ warned Good Morning Britain viewers that some devices were not capable of carrying the new @ @ @ @ @ out of his concerns some people with older models may be unable to use the @ @ @ @ @ today .
Users must have a phone capable of supporting either the Android Marshmallow ( @ @ @ @ @ Apple 's iOS 13.5 , in order for the Bluetooth tracking to work properly .
@ @ @ @ @ is a list of Android and Apple smartphones that have been successfully tested with the @ @ @ @ @ is listed , and you 're having difficulty installing the app , please make sure @ @ @ @ @ or iOS 13.5 or above .
If your phone is not listed , it may @ @ @ @ @ .
It may still work as long as it satisfies the Bluetooth Low Energy ( @ @ @ @ @ and Android Marshmallow ( v6.0 ) or iOS 13.5 or above .

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The NHS coronavirus app only works on the newest phones - here is a full list of the compatible ones.
Dr Hilary Jones today warned Good Morning Britain viewers that some devices were not capable of carrying the new tech.
Ben Shephard spoke out of his concerns some people with older models may be unable to use the application, which rolls out today.
Users must have a phone capable of supporting either the Android Marshmallow (v6.0) operating system or Apple's iOS 13.5, in order for the Bluetooth tracking to work properly.
Government disclaimer: The following is a list of Android and Apple smartphones that have been successfully tested with the app. If your phone is listed, and you're having difficulty installing the app, please make sure you're on Android Marshmallow or iOS 13.5 or above.
If your phone is not listed, it may not have been tested yet. It may still work as long as it satisfies the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 4 or above and Android Marshmallow (v6.0) or iOS 13.5 or above.


birminghammail--2020-09-24--Villa release third kit for Premier League - with a twist

Aston Villa have released their new third kit for the 2020-21 season - and it pays homage to the city of Birmingham and the surrounding areas where Villa fans dwell .
Aside from the traditional claret and blue home strip and the black number that they ’ ll wear in away games this season , Villa now have the third option of the white strip , with a navy and lime trim .
At a glance , it looks as though the shirt ’ s design is white and grey camouflage , but Villa explained in their release video that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the West Midlands .
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They pick out Sutton Coldfield , Solihull , Tamworth , Halesowen , Redditch and Bromsgrove as areas that feature .
You can watch the video below .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - whose shirts are once again provided by Kappa this season and feature Cazoo as the sponsors - explained that the crest on the shirt sits on top of Villa Park itself .
“ The third kit celebrates our home – Birmingham , its different districts and Aston Villa ’ s place in the Second City , ” the statement said .
“ The lower part of the club crest is positioned proudly on the shirt in the location of Villa Park , Aston - with the local district map represented via a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The Kappa design follows the club ’ s popular record-breaking home and away kits , adding a light option to the 20/21 collection with vibrant lime trim , including a seam continuing vertically under the arms of the jersey .
“ All shirts will carry a highly detailed silicone crest , across both Standard and Pro editions , with the club ’ s iconic lion proudly displayed at the top of the reverse and ‘ Part of the Pride ’ in the neckline .

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Aston Villa have released their new third kit for the 2020-21 season - and it pays homage to the city of Birmingham and the surrounding areas where Villa fans dwell.
Aside from the traditional claret and blue home strip and the black number that they’ll wear in away games this season, Villa now have the third option of the white strip, with a navy and lime trim.
At a glance, it looks as though the shirt’s design is white and grey camouflage, but Villa explained in their release video that it’s actually more a map of the West Midlands.
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They pick out Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Tamworth, Halesowen, Redditch and Bromsgrove as areas that feature.
You can watch the video below.
In a statement on their website, Villa - whose shirts are once again provided by Kappa this season and feature Cazoo as the sponsors - explained that the crest on the shirt sits on top of Villa Park itself.
“The third kit celebrates our home – Birmingham, its different districts and Aston Villa’s place in the Second City,” the statement said.
“The lower part of the club crest is positioned proudly on the shirt in the location of Villa Park, Aston - with the local district map represented via a repeated camouflage effect across the jersey.
“The Kappa design follows the club’s popular record-breaking home and away kits, adding a light option to the 20/21 collection with vibrant lime trim, including a seam continuing vertically under the arms of the jersey.
“All shirts will carry a highly detailed silicone crest, across both Standard and Pro editions, with the club’s iconic lion proudly displayed at the top of the reverse and ‘Part of the Pride’ in the neckline.
“The jersey boasts a smart lime and navy blue bi-colour v-neck collar design.”


birminghammail--2020-09-24--Bilic opens up on Albion striker hunt as Grant wait continues

Slaven Bilic is hoping for a bit of ‘ luck ’ in the remainder of the transfer window as West Brom ’ s hunt for a new striker goes on .
Albion will complete ‘ phase one ’ of the window when they secure the expected loan signing of playmaker Filip Krovinovic , who will return to The Hawthorns on a second loan spell from Benfica at some point in the coming days .
That first part of the window was centred around bringing back those loanees who helped the club achieve promotion last term - Krovinovic , after Callum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , is the final piece of that particular jigsaw .
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Having spent a significant portion of their budget - which was limited as it was at the start of the summer - on the signing of Diangana from West Ham , they ’ ve having to act savvy in the window if they are to make that breakthrough .
Karlan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and while things are far from straightforward , Bilic remains hopeful that Albion can be granted some fortune in their attempts .
“ We don ’ t have a huge budget that is why we are trying to be creative and lucky , ” he explained , ahead of the welcoming of Chelsea to The Hawthorns this weekend .
“ That ’ s not easy but we are trying .
“ Hopefully Filip Krovinovic will be here by the end of the weekend .
Phase one done , and then hopefully we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to do it to maintain a good chance.
” Sales , and moving players out , will certainly do Albion ’ s budget no harm at all , and they remain open to offers for one or two of their senior players .
It ’ s understood that Kenneth Zohore is free to leave if a suitable deal can be struck , and a number of Championship clubs have already made their interest known .
Kamil Grosicki and Charlie Austin have both had very limited roles in the Premier League matches against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respective futures are also uncertain .
“ We are trying to make the squad - with the new players that are coming - a bit more balanced , ” Bilic added .
“ It is a process .
Hopefully it will happen but it is not easy .
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Slaven Bilic is hoping for a bit of ‘luck’ in the remainder of the transfer window as West Brom’s hunt for a new striker goes on.
Albion will complete ‘phase one’ of the window when they secure the expected loan signing of playmaker Filip Krovinovic, who will return to The Hawthorns on a second loan spell from Benfica at some point in the coming days.
That first part of the window was centred around bringing back those loanees who helped the club achieve promotion last term - Krovinovic, after Callum Robinson, Matheus Pereira and Grady Diangana, is the final piece of that particular jigsaw.
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After the captures of Conor Gallagher and Branislav Ivanovic in recent weeks, Albion’s sole focus between now and the closure of the window next month will be to source a striker to lead the line and spearhead Albion’s bid to remain in the Premier League.
Having spent a significant portion of their budget - which was limited as it was at the start of the summer - on the signing of Diangana from West Ham, they’ve having to act savvy in the window if they are to make that breakthrough.
Karlan Grant of Huddersfield Town remains a priority, and while things are far from straightforward, Bilic remains hopeful that Albion can be granted some fortune in their attempts.
“We don’t have a huge budget that is why we are trying to be creative and lucky,” he explained, ahead of the welcoming of Chelsea to The Hawthorns this weekend. “That’s not easy but we are trying.
“Hopefully Filip Krovinovic will be here by the end of the weekend. Phase one done, and then hopefully we will get another one.
“We have to do it to maintain a good chance.”
Sales, and moving players out, will certainly do Albion’s budget no harm at all, and they remain open to offers for one or two of their senior players.
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It’s understood that Kenneth Zohore is free to leave if a suitable deal can be struck, and a number of Championship clubs have already made their interest known.
Kamil Grosicki and Charlie Austin have both had very limited roles in the Premier League matches against Leicester City and Everton, and their respective futures are also uncertain.
“We are trying to make the squad - with the new players that are coming - a bit more balanced,” Bilic added. “It is a process. Hopefully it will happen but it is not easy.”


birminghammail--2020-09-24--Aston Villa transfer news and rumours LIVE

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

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


birminghammail--2020-09-24--Police urge public to stay away from factory fire scene in town centre

Police are urging people to stay away from a huge blaze in Walsall Town Centre .
Fifty firefighters tackled the huge inferno - which is now under control - at what is believed to have been a former leather factory in Marsh Street .
Fire crews were called to the scene at 6.24pm this evening ( Thursday , September 24 ) after the blaze broke out near to an apartment block .
West Midlands Police are on hand to help the fire service evacuate residents who live nearby in Crown Lofts - which has been evacuated as a precaution - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a post on social media , the force said : `` We 're at the scene helping @ WestMidsFire with road closures and the evacuation of residents nearby .
Please avoid the area . ''
Eight fire engines and one hydraulic platforms remain at the scene .
Footage of the fire shows the flames and smoke billowing out of the windows of the four-storey building .
Residents have been told to shut their windows and stay away from the scene , while the emergency services deal with the incident .
The cause of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is unclear whether any one has been injured .
BlackCountryLive has contacted West Midlands Ambulance Service and Police for more information .

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Police are urging people to stay away from a huge blaze in Walsall Town Centre.
Fifty firefighters tackled the huge inferno - which is now under control - at what is believed to have been a former leather factory in Marsh Street.
Fire crews were called to the scene at 6.24pm this evening (Thursday, September 24) after the blaze broke out near to an apartment block.
West Midlands Police are on hand to help the fire service evacuate residents who live nearby in Crown Lofts - which has been evacuated as a precaution - and deal with road closures.
In a post on social media, the force said: "We're at the scene helping @WestMidsFire with road closures and the evacuation of residents nearby. Please avoid the area."
Eight fire engines and one hydraulic platforms remain at the scene.
Footage of the fire shows the flames and smoke billowing out of the windows of the four-storey building.
Residents have been told to shut their windows and stay away from the scene, while the emergency services deal with the incident.
The cause of the fire is not currently known and it is unclear whether any one has been injured.
BlackCountryLive has contacted West Midlands Ambulance Service and Police for more information.


birminghammail--2020-09-24--John Terry raves about Villa sensation Traore after stunning debut

John Terry has lauded Aston Villa 's classy debutant Bertrand Traore after a star showing , and said : `` He has everything ! ''
The £19 million signing lit up Ashton Gate with a fine solo strike just 14 minutes in , side-footing home on 14 minutes It was a debut to remember as the Burkinabe oozed quality throughout prior to being replaced by Trezeguet with 20 minutes to go .
Villa assistant boss Terry , meanwhile , admitted he played a key role in Traore 's transfer to Villa after spending four years alongside him at Chelsea between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3-0 win over Bristol , Terry said : `` Bertrand 's come in tonight and put in a good performance for someone who has n't played a lot - to come in and get the goal tops it off .
He was excellent .
`` I would n't say I pushed ( for the transfer ) , I know my role at the football club .
I advise and we want bigger and better players in the building .
I 've had previous with him and I gave a good character reference as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chelsea who was very hungry .
He had the desire to prove himself at the top and he went away and he 's got that opportunity now at Aston Villa .
Personally and professionally we 're delighted to have him .
`` He 's proven himself at Chelsea , making an immediate impact at such a young age when he came in .
He has everything : the pace , strength and the willingness to go and prove himself at the very top .
`` Terry , in for Smith for post-match duties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that quality , pace to run in behind .
He can isolate people in one-on-one situations .
We have that over on the other side with Jack .
He can produce that that can free Jack up as well , especially when we get that switch of play through quickly during games .
He 's got that potential to beat players , score amazing goals and , hopefully , we 'll see a bit more of that .
`` I said to him in the dressing room ( his goal ) was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him the benefit of the doubt !
`` It 's important for him to get off to a great start .
You see Emi ( Martinez ) at the weekend , he saved a penalty . ''

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John Terry has lauded Aston Villa's classy debutant Bertrand Traore after a star showing, and said: "He has everything!"
The £19 million signing lit up Ashton Gate with a fine solo strike just 14 minutes in, side-footing home on 14 minutes
It was a debut to remember as the Burkinabe oozed quality throughout prior to being replaced by Trezeguet with 20 minutes to go.
Villa assistant boss Terry, meanwhile, admitted he played a key role in Traore's transfer to Villa after spending four years alongside him at Chelsea between 2013-2017.
Speaking after Villa's professional 3-0 win over Bristol, Terry said: "Bertrand's come in tonight and put in a good performance for someone who hasn't played a lot - to come in and get the goal tops it off. He was excellent.
"I wouldn't say I pushed (for the transfer), I know my role at the football club. I advise and we want bigger and better players in the building. I've had previous with him and I gave a good character reference as well.
"He was someone at Chelsea who was very hungry. He had the desire to prove himself at the top and he went away and he's got that opportunity now at Aston Villa. Personally and professionally we're delighted to have him.
"He's proven himself at Chelsea, making an immediate impact at such a young age when he came in. He has everything: the pace, strength and the willingness to go and prove himself at the very top.
"Terry, in for Smith for post-match duties tonight, added: "He has that quality, pace to run in behind. He can isolate people in one-on-one situations. We have that over on the other side with Jack. He can produce that that can free Jack up as well, especially when we get that switch of play through quickly during games. He's got that potential to beat players, score amazing goals and, hopefully, we'll see a bit more of that.
"I said to him in the dressing room (his goal) was a cross but I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt!"It's important for him to get off to a great start. You see Emi (Martinez) at the weekend, he saved a penalty."


birminghammail--2020-09-24--Watch: terrifying moment fire engulfs town centre factory near flats

These were the dramatic scenes as flames tore through a derelict town centre factory - sparking road closures and a mass evacuation .
Fire engulfed historic William House - a former leatherworks in Walsall - shortly before 6.30pm today - September 24 .
At the height of the blaze , 50 firefighters were at the scene , battling the flames on Marsh Street as they came perilously close to spreading to neighbouring flats .
Residents in Crown Lofts , a nearby apartment building , were evacuated as fire crews bravely brought the blaze under control .
As of 9pm , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remained at the scene .
Footage taken from nearby flats show the extent of the fire , as flames pour from the building and smoke is sent billowing into the air .
Watch the video above .
The clip shows how close the huge blaze came to spreading to the nearby apartments .
The fire-ravaged site is close to Walsall Art Gallery and the town Wharf , as well as a variety of bars and restaurants .
West Midlands Fire Service ordered residents to keep their windows shut and stay away from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they wrote : `` We are dealing with a fire in a derelict building in Marsh Lane , Walsall .
Six fire engines and one hydraulic platform , with 40 firefighters are dealing with the incident .
Please keep windows shut if you live in the area . ''
Later they added : `` The fire is contained and is under control , as a precaution we have evacuated Crown Lofts .
`` We now have eight fire engines , one hydraulic platform and 50 firefighters at the scene . ''
In 2018 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by demolishing three derelict industrial premises in Walsall - including William House - were submitted to planners .
The proposals by Total Homes and Developments would have seen historic Greatrex House , William House and Navigation Street offices , situated in St Matthew 's Ward close to the town centre canal basin and New Art Gallery , razed to make way for the one and two-bedroom flats .
But last year , a fire ravaged Greatrex House , on nearby Navigation Street - just yards from today 's blaze on Marsh Lane .

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These were the dramatic scenes as flames tore through a derelict town centre factory - sparking road closures and a mass evacuation.
Fire engulfed historic William House - a former leatherworks in Walsall - shortly before 6.30pm today - September 24.
At the height of the blaze, 50 firefighters were at the scene, battling the flames on Marsh Street as they came perilously close to spreading to neighbouring flats.
Residents in Crown Lofts, a nearby apartment building, were evacuated as fire crews bravely brought the blaze under control.
As of 9pm, eight fire engines and a hydraulic platform remained at the scene.
Footage taken from nearby flats show the extent of the fire, as flames pour from the building and smoke is sent billowing into the air. Watch the video above.
The clip shows how close the huge blaze came to spreading to the nearby apartments.
The fire-ravaged site is close to Walsall Art Gallery and the town Wharf, as well as a variety of bars and restaurants.
West Midlands Fire Service ordered residents to keep their windows shut and stay away from the area.
In a series of tweets they wrote: "We are dealing with a fire in a derelict building in Marsh Lane, Walsall. Six fire engines and one hydraulic platform, with 40 firefighters are dealing with the incident. Please keep windows shut if you live in the area."
Later they added: "The fire is contained and is under control, as a precaution we have evacuated Crown Lofts.
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"We now have eight fire engines, one hydraulic platform and 50 firefighters at the scene."
In 2018, plans to build 236 luxury apartments by demolishing three derelict industrial premises in Walsall - including William House - were submitted to planners.
The proposals by Total Homes and Developments would have seen historic Greatrex House, William House and Navigation Street offices, situated in St Matthew's Ward close to the town centre canal basin and New Art Gallery, razed to make way for the one and two-bedroom flats.
But last year, a fire ravaged Greatrex House, on nearby Navigation Street - just yards from today's blaze on Marsh Lane.


birminghammail--2020-09-24--Bertrand Traore debut rated as Villa man 'bamboozles' Bristol City

Pace , grace and , as far as Aston Villa 's wingers are concerned , watch this space as Bertrand Traore lit it up against Bristol City on debut .
The 25-year-old oozed class from the get-go .
He started on his favoured right-side but soon grew in confidence and helped set up Villa 's first goal by moving inside .
The £19 million signing grew up playing as an out and out No.9 and , just 11 minutes in , took up Keinan Davis ' position which bamboozled Bristol 's backline .
Davis , meanwhile , did the rest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set up Anwar El Ghazi .
Just three minutes later Traore fully announced himself with a fine solo goal , caressing Jacob Ramsey 's lofted through-pass first time past a scrambling Max O'Leary .
Traore , who 's said to be all left-foot , hit home with his weaker right which showed the class he 's so evidently got .
After his strike his confidence grew tenfold playing with his new teammates and he went from an anchorman midfielder picking up the ball off the back four to the tricky winger he 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a whole host of massive clubs and he owned the Villa shirt tonight , playing neat one-touch passes and clever one-twos as he linked up with the likes of Davis .
The ex-Lyon man has pace and grace about him .
He 's a big old frame as well and looks destined to cause problems for the Premier League for the year ahead .
The wide man tired in the second half , though , as he has n't played any football since March in truth .
He came off after 70 minutes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the second half which clearly affected him .
It was a somewhat nonchalant showing against Bristol and , in truth , he found it all too easy at times .
Bristol did n't know what they were up against .
As far as summer signings go , Traore could well be the best out of the lot as far as Dean Smith 's concerned .
Very impressive , it has to be said .
Here 's how he rated in our player ratings , below : Pick that out !
What a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million recruit looks a breath of fresh air .
Confident , classy and pure quality on the ball .
His finish was straight out of the top drawer .
Thought he was excellent from start to finish .
A big frame for a winger , too , while he has pace and grace .
Pushing for a place at Fulham .
Came off with 20 to go , though , having appeared to take a knock to his ankle .

Pace, grace and, as far as Aston Villa's wingers are concerned, watch this space as Bertrand Traore lit it up against Bristol City on debut.
The 25-year-old oozed class from the get-go. He started on his favoured right-side but soon grew in confidence and helped set up Villa's first goal by moving inside.
The £19 million signing grew up playing as an out and out No.9 and, just 11 minutes in, took up Keinan Davis' position which bamboozled Bristol's backline.
Davis, meanwhile, did the rest with the space he was allowed and set up Anwar El Ghazi.
Just three minutes later Traore fully announced himself with a fine solo goal, caressing Jacob Ramsey's lofted through-pass first time past a scrambling Max O'Leary.
Traore, who's said to be all left-foot, hit home with his weaker right which showed the class he's so evidently got.
After his strike his confidence grew tenfold playing with his new teammates and he went from an anchorman midfielder picking up the ball off the back four to the tricky winger he's renowned as. Traore's played for a whole host of massive clubs and he owned the Villa shirt tonight, playing neat one-touch passes and clever one-twos as he linked up with the likes of Davis. The ex-Lyon man has pace and grace about him. He's a big old frame as well and looks destined to cause problems for the Premier League for the year ahead.
The wide man tired in the second half, though, as he hasn't played any football since March in truth. He came off after 70 minutes after taking an ankle knock just moments into the second half which clearly affected him. It was a somewhat nonchalant showing against Bristol and, in truth, he found it all too easy at times. Bristol didn't know what they were up against.
As far as summer signings go, Traore could well be the best out of the lot as far as Dean Smith's concerned. Very impressive, it has to be said.
Here's how he rated in our player ratings, below:
TRAORE - 8*
Pick that out! What a stunning goal on debut. The £19 million recruit looks a breath of fresh air. Confident, classy and pure quality on the ball. His finish was straight out of the top drawer. Thought he was excellent from start to finish. A big frame for a winger, too, while he has pace and grace. Pushing for a place at Fulham. Came off with 20 to go, though, having appeared to take a knock to his ankle.


birminghammail--2020-09-24--Who's in the cast of ITV drama Honour about Birmingham body in suitcase murder?

A police chief 's determination to uncover what happened to a missing woman will be the central storyline of new ITV drama Honour .
The two-parter follows the investigation into missing 20-year-old Banaz Mahmod , whose body was eventually found inside a suitcase buried in a Birmingham garden .
Five family members were convicted of her murder and another jailed for helping to dispose of the body .
Banaz was raped , tortured and strangled in a so-called 'honour killing ' by her family after they said they brought shame on them for leaving an arranged marriage and finding love @ @ @ @ @ @ @ synopsis for the drama states : Having discovered that the recently murdered woman had been to the police five times to report threats from members of her own family , DCI Goode vows that she would not rest until she gets justice for her .
Keeley Hawes , whose previous credits include Ashes to Ashes , Line of Duty , Bodyguard and The Durrells , plays Detective Chief Inspector Caroline Goode .
Joining her in the cast are Buket Komur as murder victim Banaz Mahmod , Umit Ulgen as Banaz 's father Mahmod @ @ @ @ @ @ @ uncle Ari Agha Mahmod .
Waj Ali plays Mohammed Hama , who was also involved in the horrific crime and was secretly taped admitting to the murder .
Waj was previously seen on TV as Constable Berwick in the series Carnival Row , and in 2019 Agatha Christie tale Agatha and the Curse of Ishtar .
Other cast members include Moe Bar-El as Banaz ’ s new boyfriend Rahmat Sulemani , who later took his own life .
Karen Sampford plays Detective Sergeant Judy Bakewell , and Lee Byford , Robby Haynes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police officers involved in the case .
Chris Wilson plays the Metropolitan Police Commander .
• Honour will be screened on Monday September 28 and Tuesday September 29 at 9pm on ITV .

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A police chief's determination to uncover what happened to a missing woman will be the central storyline of new ITV drama Honour.
The two-parter follows the investigation into missing 20-year-old Banaz Mahmod, whose body was eventually found inside a suitcase buried in a Birmingham garden.
Five family members were convicted of her murder and another jailed for helping to dispose of the body.
Banaz was raped, tortured and strangled in a so-called 'honour killing' by her family after they said they brought shame on them for leaving an arranged marriage and finding love with a new partner.
The official synopsis for the drama states: Having discovered that the recently murdered woman had been to the police five times to report threats from members of her own family, DCI Goode vows that she would not rest until she gets justice for her.
Keeley Hawes, whose previous credits include Ashes to Ashes, Line of Duty, Bodyguard and The Durrells, plays Detective Chief Inspector Caroline Goode.
Joining her in the cast are Buket Komur as murder victim Banaz Mahmod, Umit Ulgen as Banaz's father Mahmod Babakir Mahmod and Selva Rasalingam as her uncle Ari Agha Mahmod.
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Waj Ali plays Mohammed Hama, who was also involved in the horrific crime and was secretly taped admitting to the murder.
Waj was previously seen on TV as Constable Berwick in the series Carnival Row, and in 2019 Agatha Christie tale Agatha and the Curse of Ishtar.
Other cast members include Moe Bar-El as Banaz’s new boyfriend Rahmat Sulemani, who later took his own life.
Karen Sampford plays Detective Sergeant Judy Bakewell, and Lee Byford, Robby Haynes, James Leon and Jim Quirke portray other police officers involved in the case. Chris Wilson plays the Metropolitan Police Commander.


birminghammail--2020-09-24--Bristol City 0 Aston Villa 3 report and post-match reaction

It was a finish straight out of the top drawer as debutant Bertrand Traore caressed home a stunning strike to help Villa advance through to the last-16 of the Carabao Cup .
The magical moment occurred just 14 minutes in with Villa already a goal up thanks to Anwar El Ghazi .
Traore , a £19 million capture from Lyon , was picked out beautifully by the ever-impressive Jacob Ramsey before finishing first-time with his weaker right foot .
Bristol City goalkeeper Max O'Leary was buried and had no chance as the ball arrowed into the top corner .
Traore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a hand in the opening goal , moving inside to allow Keinan Davis to take up a right-wing position .
There , the 22-year-old striker dribbled past Tommy Rowe , left him for dead , and picked out El Ghazi who tapped home from all of six yards .
Dean Smith , meanwhile , named an entirely different XI to the one that beat Sheffield United on Monday night and started Ahmed Elmohamady in a centre-back position alongside Kortney Hause .
Not that it mattered as Villa were dominant throughout against a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first four games prior to this one .
Villa , though , bossed proceedings throughout and should have gone 3-0 up midway through the first half after referee James Linington missed a stonewall penalty on Ramsey .
It was El Ghazi 's ball across the six-yard box - only for City centre-back to tug the 19-year-old back , stopping the Great Barr kid from scoring what would have been his first senior Villa goal .
As for Bristol , their best chance came from Famara Diedhiou who spooned his header when well-placed after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far as the second half was concerned , Villa did n't have to get out second gear and cruised to victory .
El Ghazi kept probing but each of his shots flew high and wide past O'Leary 's goal .
The Dutchman did have a hand in Villa 's third , though , when he released substitute Trezeguet .
The Egyptian 's cross-come-shot found fellow sub Ollie Watkins like a magnet who gobbled up a chance from six yards for his second goal in as many games in the Carabao Cup .
Watkins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ late on when he went through - only for Zak Vyner to shove him in the back as referee Linington waved play on .
All in all it was a professional performance by Smith 's men who 'll play Stoke City next for a place in the quarter-finals .
Up next , though , it 's back to Premier League matters with a trip to Fulham on Monday .
Stay around for all the post-match reaction below .

It was a finish straight out of the top drawer as debutant Bertrand Traore caressed home a stunning strike to help Villa advance through to the last-16 of the Carabao Cup.
The magical moment occurred just 14 minutes in with Villa already a goal up thanks to Anwar El Ghazi. Traore, a £19 million capture from Lyon, was picked out beautifully by the ever-impressive Jacob Ramsey before finishing first-time with his weaker right foot. Bristol City goalkeeper Max O'Leary was buried and had no chance as the ball arrowed into the top corner.
Traore started on Villa's right and he had a hand in the opening goal, moving inside to allow Keinan Davis to take up a right-wing position. There, the 22-year-old striker dribbled past Tommy Rowe, left him for dead, and picked out El Ghazi who tapped home from all of six yards.
Dean Smith, meanwhile, named an entirely different XI to the one that beat Sheffield United on Monday night and started Ahmed Elmohamady in a centre-back position alongside Kortney Hause.
Not that it mattered as Villa were dominant throughout against a Bristol City side who had won their first four games prior to this one.
Villa, though, bossed proceedings throughout and should have gone 3-0 up midway through the first half after referee James Linington missed a stonewall penalty on Ramsey. It was El Ghazi's ball across the six-yard box - only for City centre-back to tug the 19-year-old back, stopping the Great Barr kid from scoring what would have been his first senior Villa goal.
As for Bristol, their best chance came from Famara Diedhiou who spooned his header when well-placed after misjudging Niclas Eliasson's cross.
As far as the second half was concerned, Villa didn't have to get out second gear and cruised to victory. El Ghazi kept probing but each of his shots flew high and wide past O'Leary's goal. The Dutchman did have a hand in Villa's third, though, when he released substitute Trezeguet. The Egyptian's cross-come-shot found fellow sub Ollie Watkins like a magnet who gobbled up a chance from six yards for his second goal in as many games in the Carabao Cup.
Watkins had a decent penalty shout waved away late on when he went through - only for Zak Vyner to shove him in the back as referee Linington waved play on.
All in all it was a professional performance by Smith's men who'll play Stoke City next for a place in the quarter-finals. Up next, though, it's back to Premier League matters with a trip to Fulham on Monday.
Stay around for all the post-match reaction below.