birminghammail--2020-10-11--Ismaila Sarr latest on deadline day as Villa and Man Utd linked

Watford winger Ismaila Sarr continues to be linked with a move to Aston Villa .
The Senegal international was mentioned as a transfer target for Dean Smith 's side in a report by French publication France Football .
Liverpool have been credited with a long-time interest in Sarr but following the arrival of Diogo Jota from Wolverhampton Wanderers , a move looks off the cards for now .
Sarr scored five goals and registered six assists for Watford last season in a campaign that ended in relegation for the 22 year-old .
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Google Play Store and App Store The Sun on Sunday claim Crystal Palace will make one final bid the 22-year-old .
They reckon Manchester United and Liverpool at 'out of the race ' but that Palace are willing to go as high as £30m .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ this summer .
The report says if Palace fail to get anywhere with Sarr , they will move on to Said Benrahma - another Villa-linked player .
United were linked with a swoop last week , with The Telegraph reporting Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side asked Watford about Sarr 's availability after Liverpool have dropped out of the race for him .
Our sister title the Manchester Evening News reported on deadline day that United made a loan offer with a £25million option to buy at the end of the season .
Watford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's only wanting to thrash out a permanent deal for Sarr .
Sarr is able to move to a Premier League club until the domestic deadline on October 16 but Goal says United have decided against making another move .
The report says : `` One of the primary reasons behind the stance on Sarr is that United have to register their Champions League squad on Tuesday , with anyone arriving after that date not eligible to play in Europe . ''
However , the Daily Star , October 11 edition , claims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United ' and that he is unsettled at Watford .
United 's interest comes after reports in September claimed Villa are interested in signing the 22 year-old .
Villa completed the signing of Bertrand Traore from Lyon to boost Smith 's options out wide but France Football stated a move for Sarr was being considered .
They said Villa are 'ready to outbid ' rival suitors for Sarr and hold the advantage of being able to offer him first-team football .
The same report from France said Liverpool had 'agreed ' a deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Athletic state Jurgen Klopp 's side no longer consider Sarr to be a target after signing Jota .
Liverpool had the choice of the two players but decided to go for Jota , who joined earlier this month in a deal that could reach £45million with add-ons .
Watford manager Vladimir Ivic admitted Sarr was left out of the side because of the transfer speculation prior to his first appearance of the season .
Ivic was asked about Sarr and captain Troy Deeney - who is also being linked with a move @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recent press conference .
He said : `` At this moment I can not count on them .
That means from my first day here I am only thinking about players that are available to play .
`` So what will happen before the end of the transfer window ?
Will they be with us or not ?
From the moment when I have a player that is ready to play for Watford FC , I start to count on them and I start thinking about him .
`` If at the moment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ different reasons I do n't count on him and I don ’ t think about him . ''
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Sarr is Watford 's record arrival having cost £30 million from Ligue 1 side Rennes last year and the Hornets are demanding north of that figure to sell him .
Sarr was also linked with Wolves , United and Everton earlier in the summer .

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Watford winger Ismaila Sarr continues to be linked with a move to Aston Villa.
The Senegal international was mentioned as a transfer target for Dean Smith's side in a report by French publication France Football.
Liverpool have been credited with a long-time interest in Sarr but following the arrival of Diogo Jota from Wolverhampton Wanderers, a move looks off the cards for now.
Sarr scored five goals and registered six assists for Watford last season in a campaign that ended in relegation for the 22 year-old.
Here's the latest and what has been said about Villa's reported interest in Sarr...
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Final bid
The Sun on Sunday claim Crystal Palace will make one final bid the 22-year-old.
They reckon Manchester United and Liverpool at 'out of the race' but that Palace are willing to go as high as £30m.
Palace were linked with the winger earlier this summer.
The report says if Palace fail to get anywhere with Sarr, they will move on to Said Benrahma - another Villa-linked player.
Manchester United stance
United were linked with a swoop last week, with The Telegraph reporting Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side asked Watford about Sarr's availability after Liverpool have dropped out of the race for him.
Our sister title the Manchester Evening News reported on deadline day that United made a loan offer with a £25million option to buy at the end of the season.
Watford declined the offer, with Vladimir Ivic's only wanting to thrash out a permanent deal for Sarr.
Sarr is able to move to a Premier League club until the domestic deadline on October 16 but Goal says United have decided against making another move.
The report says: "One of the primary reasons behind the stance on Sarr is that United have to register their Champions League squad on Tuesday, with anyone arriving after that date not eligible to play in Europe."
However, the Daily Star, October 11 edition, claims Sarr is 'still attracting interest from Manchester United' and that he is unsettled at Watford.
Villa's interest
United's interest comes after reports in September claimed Villa are interested in signing the 22 year-old.
Villa completed the signing of Bertrand Traore from Lyon to boost Smith's options out wide but France Football stated a move for Sarr was being considered.
They said Villa are 'ready to outbid' rival suitors for Sarr and hold the advantage of being able to offer him first-team football.
Liverpool 'drop' interest
The same report from France said Liverpool had 'agreed' a deal to take Sarr to Anfield.
But The Athletic state Jurgen Klopp's side no longer consider Sarr to be a target after signing Jota.
Liverpool had the choice of the two players but decided to go for Jota, who joined earlier this month in a deal that could reach £45million with add-ons.
Watford boss addresses speculation
Watford manager Vladimir Ivic admitted Sarr was left out of the side because of the transfer speculation prior to his first appearance of the season.
Ivic was asked about Sarr and captain Troy Deeney - who is also being linked with a move away from the club - in a recent press conference.
He said: "At this moment I cannot count on them. That means from my first day here I am only thinking about players that are available to play.
"So what will happen before the end of the transfer window? Will they be with us or not? From the moment when I have a player that is ready to play for Watford FC, I start to count on them and I start thinking about him.
"If at the moment he is in another group because of different reasons I don't count on him and I don’t think about him."
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Other clubs linked
Sarr is Watford's record arrival having cost £30 million from Ligue 1 side Rennes last year and the Hornets are demanding north of that figure to sell him.
Sarr was also linked with Wolves, United and Everton earlier in the summer.


birminghammail--2020-10-11--Fine warning as 30 teens run off from police after large gathering in park

Cops urged parents to check where their children had been after 30 teenagers ran from officers in Bewdley .
West Mercia Police said the group , aged between 14 and 16 , fled on foot after they arrived at at around 6pm on Saturday , October 10 .
Officers called on parents to check on the their youngsters to ensure they were not 'breaking the law ' .
In a post on social media , they said : `` Do you know where you children are tonight ?
A gathering of approximately 30 14-to-16 year olds on Riverside North park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you 're are out please contact them to ensure they are not breaking the law .
`` £200 fines will be issued for those not complying . ''
Under national lockdown rules , groups of more than six people are not allowed .
The police will be able to take action against those that break these rules , including asking people to disperse and issuing fixed penalty notices starting at £200 for those who participate in illegal gatherings .
Organisers of large events can also be hit with a £10,000 penalty .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ fined .
The news of the gathering sparked a fierce debate online .
Linda Cynk said : `` No consideration for others , parents should not be allowing this in the current situation .
Go ahead and fine and learn them a lesson.
`` Julie Wolfe added : `` Fine the patents .
I am sure they will keep them home when it starts hitting them in the pocket . ''

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Cops urged parents to check where their children had been after 30 teenagers ran from officers in Bewdley.
West Mercia Police said the group, aged between 14 and 16, fled on foot after they arrived at at around 6pm on Saturday, October 10.
Officers called on parents to check on the their youngsters to ensure they were not 'breaking the law'.
In a post on social media, they said: "Do you know where you children are tonight? A gathering of approximately 30 14-to-16 year olds on Riverside North park, Bewdley running from officers.
"If you're are out please contact them to ensure they are not breaking the law.
"£200 fines will be issued for those not complying."
Under national lockdown rules, groups of more than six people are not allowed.
The police will be able to take action against those that break these rules, including asking people to disperse and issuing fixed penalty notices starting at £200 for those who participate in illegal gatherings.
Organisers of large events can also be hit with a £10,000 penalty.
Those under 18 will see their parents fined.
The news of the gathering sparked a fierce debate online.
Linda Cynk said: "No consideration for others, parents should not be allowing this in the current situation. Go ahead and fine and learn them a lesson. "
Julie Wolfe added: "Fine the patents. I am sure they will keep them home when it starts hitting them in the pocket."


birminghammail--2020-10-11--Police reveal why armed cops in city street and BMW seized

Police - including armed cops - flooded a city street after officers were attacked while searching a car allegedly 'used for drug dealing ' , it has now been revealed .
Neighbourhood officers were approached by a group of men as they raided the suspicious vehicle in Ingleton Road , Ward End on Saturday afternoon ( October 10 ) .
Bricks were hurled and a fire extinguisher was set off , but fortunately no officers were hurt in the attack , police said .
The offenders , who had launched the attack , fled the scene and no arrests were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a dozen officers seen swarming the residential street between 4pm and 5.30pm in response to the incident .
Officers uncovered three firearms , ammunition and a quantity of what they believe were 'Class A ' drugs from the car .
Police said the car would now be forensically examined .
Video captured the moment a dark BMW 3 series was loaded up onto an incident response unit truck and removed from the scene .
Efforts to track down those involved in the incident are under way and anyone with information is urged to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West Midlands Police read : `` Neighbourhood police officers were attacked as they were searching a vehicle suspected of being involved in drugs dealings in Ingleton Road , Ward End yesterday afternoon ( 10 Oct ) .
`` They were approached by several men , who threw bricks and set off a fire extinguisher .
`` No officers were hurt and the offenders made off before any arrests were made .
`` Officers found three firearms , ammunition and a quantity of suspected Class A drugs in the car , which will now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on-going to trace all those involved in the incident .
`` Anyone with information should contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight , call 101 anytime or speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting log 2687 of 10/10 . ''

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Police - including armed cops - flooded a city street after officers were attacked while searching a car allegedly 'used for drug dealing', it has now been revealed.
Neighbourhood officers were approached by a group of men as they raided the suspicious vehicle in Ingleton Road, Ward End on Saturday afternoon (October 10).
Bricks were hurled and a fire extinguisher was set off, but fortunately no officers were hurt in the attack, police said.
The offenders, who had launched the attack, fled the scene and no arrests were made.
(Image: Birmingham Mail /Darren Quinton)
Firearms officers were among around a dozen officers seen swarming the residential street between 4pm and 5.30pm in response to the incident.
Officers uncovered three firearms, ammunition and a quantity of what they believe were 'Class A' drugs from the car.
Police said the car would now be forensically examined.
Video captured the moment a dark BMW 3 series was loaded up onto an incident response unit truck and removed from the scene.
Efforts to track down those involved in the incident are under way and anyone with information is urged to contact the police.
A statement from West Midlands Police read: "Neighbourhood police officers were attacked as they were searching a vehicle suspected of being involved in drugs dealings in Ingleton Road, Ward End yesterday afternoon (10 Oct).
"They were approached by several men, who threw bricks and set off a fire extinguisher.
"No officers were hurt and the offenders made off before any arrests were made.
"Officers found three firearms, ammunition and a quantity of suspected Class A drugs in the car, which will now be forensically examined.
"Enquiries are on-going to trace all those involved in the incident.
"Anyone with information should contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, call 101 anytime or speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting log 2687 of 10/10."


birminghammail--2020-10-11--Liverpool scotch hopes of Birmingham City Butland windfall - report

Birmingham City ’ s hopes of even a small Jack Butland-related windfall look remote with reports in Liverpool suggesting the Premier League champions are not interested in the goalkeeper .
Former Blues ‘ keeper Butland has been linked with Jurgen Klopp ’ s men ever since Alisson was ruled out for at least a month and his replacement Adrian saw seven goals fly past him across the Second City .
And Blues would have been keen for Liverpool to have taken Butland , although with only one year left on his Stoke City contract his sell-on clause would not have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might a couple of years ago .
Sign up to our Birmingham City newsletter here But the Liverpool Echo have now scotched rumours of any interest insisting Liverpool are not in negotiations to sign the 27-year-old .
They say : “ The ECHO understands Liverpool will not be signing another goalkeeper before the domestic transfer window closes on October 16 with the Reds having zero interest in Butland .
“ Klopp has put his faith in Adrian with highly-rated youngster Caoimhin Kelleher serving as back-up while Alisson is on the sidelines.
” Butland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off in a firesale in 2013 in a deal that saw a 20 per cent sell on clause inserted into the terms .
Unfortunately that doesn ’ t now look like it will pay significant dividends with Butland out of contract next summer and unable to break into the Stoke squad .

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Birmingham City’s hopes of even a small Jack Butland-related windfall look remote with reports in Liverpool suggesting the Premier League champions are not interested in the goalkeeper.
Former Blues ‘keeper Butland has been linked with Jurgen Klopp’s men ever since Alisson was ruled out for at least a month and his replacement Adrian saw seven goals fly past him across the Second City.
And Blues would have been keen for Liverpool to have taken Butland, although with only one year left on his Stoke City contract his sell-on clause would not have yielded anything like as much as it might a couple of years ago.
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But the Liverpool Echo have now scotched rumours of any interest insisting Liverpool are not in negotiations to sign the 27-year-old.
They say: “The ECHO understands Liverpool will not be signing another goalkeeper before the domestic transfer window closes on October 16 with the Reds having zero interest in Butland.
“Klopp has put his faith in Adrian with highly-rated youngster Caoimhin Kelleher serving as back-up while Alisson is on the sidelines.”
Butland came through at Blues before being sold off in a firesale in 2013 in a deal that saw a 20 per cent sell on clause inserted into the terms.
Unfortunately that doesn’t now look like it will pay significant dividends with Butland out of contract next summer and unable to break into the Stoke squad.


birminghammail--2020-10-11--Halloween pumpkins boom as vegans push demand for edible varieties to new record

The vegan boom has helped push demand for edible Halloween pumpkins to record levels , a top supermarket supplier has said .
Tesco 's dedicated pumpkin grower this year planted 100,000 of the eating variety , which have a sweeter flavour than the ones used just for carving into a creepy-looking jack o'lantern .
This is the largest number yet , and an increase of 150 per cent in the last two years .
Oakley Farms , near Wisbech in Cambridgeshire , is one of the UK 's largest suppliers of pumpkins and grows around five million of them every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Farms , said : `` Britain is becoming more like America in that pumpkins are not only bought to carve but also to eat , and their sweet flesh is delicious in soups and pies .
`` As a result of this growing popularity , we 've planted 100,000 sweet cooking pumpkins this year . ''
Tesco pumpkin buyer David Tavernor said : `` Pumpkins are no longer a novelty fruit only bought by parents for their kids as an essential Halloween decoration .
`` Thanks to the plant-based food revolution , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even taking pride of place as a Christmas centrepiece for the festive feast .
`` The edible ones are far sweeter than the carving variety and , because of the growing demand , we 've rebranded them this year as Sweet Cooking Pumpkins . ''
The supermarket is selling four varieties of pumpkin this year - novelty including devil red and ghost white types , carving in different sizes , sweet cooking , and munchkin .
The biggest market for pumpkins remains the Halloween carving variety .

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The vegan boom has helped push demand for edible Halloween pumpkins to record levels, a top supermarket supplier has said.
Tesco's dedicated pumpkin grower this year planted 100,000 of the eating variety, which have a sweeter flavour than the ones used just for carving into a creepy-looking jack o'lantern.
This is the largest number yet, and an increase of 150 per cent in the last two years.
(Image: PA)
Oakley Farms, near Wisbech in Cambridgeshire, is one of the UK's largest suppliers of pumpkins and grows around five million of them every year.
Steve Whitworth, of Oakley Farms, said: "Britain is becoming more like America in that pumpkins are not only bought to carve but also to eat, and their sweet flesh is delicious in soups and pies.
(Image: PA)
"As a result of this growing popularity, we've planted 100,000 sweet cooking pumpkins this year."
Tesco pumpkin buyer David Tavernor said: "Pumpkins are no longer a novelty fruit only bought by parents for their kids as an essential Halloween decoration.
"Thanks to the plant-based food revolution, they've become really popular with vegans, even taking pride of place as a Christmas centrepiece for the festive feast.
"The edible ones are far sweeter than the carving variety and, because of the growing demand, we've rebranded them this year as Sweet Cooking Pumpkins."
The supermarket is selling four varieties of pumpkin this year - novelty including devil red and ghost white types, carving in different sizes, sweet cooking, and munchkin.
The biggest market for pumpkins remains the Halloween carving variety.


birminghammail--2020-10-11--Birmingham City trainee Omar Bogle finds new home with Charlton

Charlton boss Lee Bowyer has hailed the arrival of former Birmingham City man Omar Bogle .
The striker , who spent time in the Blues academy before returning for half a season on loan under Garry Monk , has signed a one-year deal with the Addicks , with the option of another 12 months .
While Bogle ’ s loan from Cardiff to Blues wasn ’ t quite the fairy-tale everyone hoped it might be , it did at least contain a stunning goal in the 2-0 victory over Stoke and arguably the best moment of the 2018/2019 campaign .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ here Bogle returned to Cardiff soon after before joining Portsmouth on loan .
He has now signed permanently for League One Charlton and Bowyer is clearly pleased to get his man .
“ It ’ s a position we needed to strengthen , so I ’ m over the moon with Omar ’ s signing .
`` He ’ s good at everything , his all-around game as a striker is really good and we ’ ll improve him , which we do with all our players .
`` He will be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I ’ ve said it before , we have to bring the right people in and Omar fits that .
He ’ s another piece of the puzzle and slowly but surely we ’ re putting a decent squad together.
” Bogle spent the second half of last season on loan with Dutch outfit Den Haag before lockdown .
Bogle expressed his delight : `` It feels very good to be here , to finally get it done and to join a very big club .
`` I spoke to Jonathan Leko @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to say about the club and about the manager and how good he is as a man-manager , dealing with players .
`` At this stage of my career , being with the right manager is important .
That , going hand-in-hand with this being a big club , makes it the perfect situation for me .
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Charlton boss Lee Bowyer has hailed the arrival of former Birmingham City man Omar Bogle.
The striker, who spent time in the Blues academy before returning for half a season on loan under Garry Monk, has signed a one-year deal with the Addicks, with the option of another 12 months.
While Bogle’s loan from Cardiff to Blues wasn’t quite the fairy-tale everyone hoped it might be, it did at least contain a stunning goal in the 2-0 victory over Stoke and arguably the best moment of the 2018/2019 campaign.
Bogle returned to Cardiff soon after before joining Portsmouth on loan.
He has now signed permanently for League One Charlton and Bowyer is clearly pleased to get his man.
“It’s a position we needed to strengthen, so I’m over the moon with Omar’s signing.
"He’s good at everything, his all-around game as a striker is really good and we’ll improve him, which we do with all our players.
"He will be a very good striker in this division.
“I’ve said it before, we have to bring the right people in and Omar fits that. He’s another piece of the puzzle and slowly but surely we’re putting a decent squad together.”
Bogle spent the second half of last season on loan with Dutch outfit Den Haag before lockdown.
Bogle expressed his delight: "It feels very good to be here, to finally get it done and to join a very big club.
"I spoke to Jonathan Leko and he had loads of good things to say about the club and about the manager and how good he is as a man-manager, dealing with players.
"At this stage of my career, being with the right manager is important. That, going hand-in-hand with this being a big club, makes it the perfect situation for me.”


birminghammail--2020-10-11--TB vaccine that could help fight off coronavirus to be tested on frontline staff

A vaccine usually given to protect children from tuberculosis could help adults fight against coronavirus , according to researchers .
The Bacillus Calmette-Guerin ( BCG ) vaccine will be trialled globally to 10,000 people after the injection was found to stimulate the immune system .
It would not be the ultimate solution but would instead help people fight off coronavirus until more effective vaccines are discovered .
The University of Exeter is leading the UK arm of the trial and will soon recruit healthcare staff and care home workers in the UK .
The study is co-ordinated by the Murdoch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Australia , and has received more than 10 million US dollars ( £7.6 million ) from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to allow its global expansion .
The Peter Sowerby Foundation has contributed funding to support the Exeter trial site .
The UK joins study centres in Australia , the Netherlands , Spain and Brazil in the largest trial of its kind .
Participants will be given either the BCG vaccine , which is currently given to more than 100 million babies worldwide each year to protect against tuberculosis , or a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ routine BCG vaccination was stopped in 2005 because of low rates of TB in the general population .
Professor John Campbell , of the University of Exeter Medical School , said : `` Covid-19 has killed more than a million people globally , with well over 33 million people acquiring the disease , sometimes in its severest forms .
`` BCG has been shown to boost immunity in a generalised way , which may offer some protection against Covid-19 .
`` We 're excited to be contributing to the large-scale , international study @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the BCG vaccine could help protect people who are at risk of Covid-19 .
`` If it does , we could save lives by administering or topping up this readily available and cost-effective vaccination . ''
Previous studies suggest that the BCG vaccine could reduce susceptibility to a range of infections caused by viruses including those similar to the novel coronavirus causing Covid-19 .
Examining the mechanism by which this may work is part of the trial being conducted by the researchers .
The BCG vaccine boosts immunity by `` training '' the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infections with greater intensity .
Researchers hope this improved `` innate immunity '' will buy crucial time to develop an effective and safe vaccine against Covid-19 .
The trial is recruiting care and healthcare workers in the south west of England , who can attend clinics in Exeter .
Researchers are targeting professionals who work in fields with high exposure to Covid-19 .
They are looking at whether the BCG vaccine reduces coronavirus infection or Covid-19 symptom severity .
Find the latest on coronavirus cases where you are - or in any location @ @ @ @ @ @ @ box below : Prof Campbell added : `` People on the Covid-19 front line , including healthcare workers and care home workers , are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus infection .
`` Up until now , care home workers have been overlooked by most research .
`` The trial provides us with a great opportunity to offer potential help to this important group of individuals who are providing healthcare to some of our most vulnerable citizens in important community settings .
`` I 'd really encourage care home staff to join us , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vaccine might provide a safe , widely available and cost-effective way to reduce the risk of Covid-19 . ''
It is hoped the BCG vaccine might help reduce the chance of contracting coronavirus as well as lessen the severity of symptoms and boost immunity in the long term .
To find out about the trial visit https : //www.exeter.ac.uk/brace

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A vaccine usually given to protect children from tuberculosis could help adults fight against coronavirus, according to researchers.
The Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine will be trialled globally to 10,000 people after the injection was found to stimulate the immune system.
It would not be the ultimate solution but would instead help people fight off coronavirus until more effective vaccines are discovered.
The University of Exeter is leading the UK arm of the trial and will soon recruit healthcare staff and care home workers in the UK.
The study is co-ordinated by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute in Melbourne, Australia, and has received more than 10 million US dollars (£7.6 million) from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to allow its global expansion.
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The Peter Sowerby Foundation has contributed funding to support the Exeter trial site.
The UK joins study centres in Australia, the Netherlands, Spain and Brazil in the largest trial of its kind.
Participants will be given either the BCG vaccine, which is currently given to more than 100 million babies worldwide each year to protect against tuberculosis, or a placebo injection.
In the UK, routine BCG vaccination was stopped in 2005 because of low rates of TB in the general population.
Professor John Campbell, of the University of Exeter Medical School, said: "Covid-19 has killed more than a million people globally, with well over 33 million people acquiring the disease, sometimes in its severest forms.
"BCG has been shown to boost immunity in a generalised way, which may offer some protection against Covid-19.
"We're excited to be contributing to the large-scale, international study where we are seeking to establish whether the BCG vaccine could help protect people who are at risk of Covid-19.
"If it does, we could save lives by administering or topping up this readily available and cost-effective vaccination."
Previous studies suggest that the BCG vaccine could reduce susceptibility to a range of infections caused by viruses including those similar to the novel coronavirus causing Covid-19.
Examining the mechanism by which this may work is part of the trial being conducted by the researchers.
The BCG vaccine boosts immunity by "training" the immune system to respond to other subsequent infections with greater intensity.
Researchers hope this improved "innate immunity" will buy crucial time to develop an effective and safe vaccine against Covid-19.
The trial is recruiting care and healthcare workers in the south west of England, who can attend clinics in Exeter.
Researchers are targeting professionals who work in fields with high exposure to Covid-19.
They are looking at whether the BCG vaccine reduces coronavirus infection or Covid-19 symptom severity.
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Prof Campbell added: "People on the Covid-19 front line, including healthcare workers and care home workers, are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus infection.
"Up until now, care home workers have been overlooked by most research.
"The trial provides us with a great opportunity to offer potential help to this important group of individuals who are providing healthcare to some of our most vulnerable citizens in important community settings.
"I'd really encourage care home staff to join us, to help us find out if the BCG vaccine might provide a safe, widely available and cost-effective way to reduce the risk of Covid-19."
It is hoped the BCG vaccine might help reduce the chance of contracting coronavirus as well as lessen the severity of symptoms and boost immunity in the long term.
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birminghammail--2020-10-11--Jason Cundy wades into the Jack Grealish and England debate

The debate about Jack Grealish will rage right until Gareth Southgate announces his team an hour before England kick-off their Nations League clash with Belgium this evening .
The Sun on Sunday claim Southgate is likely to bring Mason Mount back into his starting line-up with Marcus Rashford set to play on the other flank , with Dominic Calvert-Lewin starting up front in place of the hamstrung Harry Kane .
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1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chelsea and Spurs man Cundy said : “ He was the standout player , he ’ s the little bit of magic .
He ’ s the one that creates things and changes games .
“ He ’ s got a great way about him , he ’ s incredibly strong , draws challenges and wins a lot of free-kicks .
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The debate about Jack Grealish will rage right until Gareth Southgate announces his team an hour before England kick-off their Nations League clash with Belgium this evening.
The Sun on Sunday claim Southgate is likely to bring Mason Mount back into his starting line-up with Marcus Rashford set to play on the other flank, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin starting up front in place of the hamstrung Harry Kane.
If that comes to pass it won’t only be Aston Villa fans who are upset, with Grealish having starred in England’s victory over Wales on Thursday night.
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Pundit Jason Cundy believes the 25-year-old should be in the starting XI against the world’s No. 1 ranked team.
Speaking on talkSPORT former Chelsea and Spurs man Cundy said: “He was the standout player, he’s the little bit of magic. He’s the one that creates things and changes games.
“He’s got a great way about him, he’s incredibly strong, draws challenges and wins a lot of free-kicks.
“We were starting to wonder whether Southgate had an issue with him and didn’t see the same player as someone like Mason Mount.
“Today tells me that he starts in England’s best XI.
“Sancho has never played that well in an England shirt. I’ve never come away from watching Sancho play for England thinking the way I am about Grealish the way I am now.
“I think Grealish has forced his way right to the front of Southgate’s mind when he picks his best team.”


birminghammail--2020-10-11--Man critically injured after car hits lamppost on ring road

West Midlands Police has appealed for information after a driver was critically injured when the car he was driving crashed @ @ @ @ @ accident happened shortly before midnight ( Saturday , October 10 ) on the A4540 Bordesley @ @ @ @ @ his 20s suffered serious injuries after the blue Audi A5 crashed .
The road , @ @ @ @ @ Circus and Camp Hill Circus ( A34 Stratford Road ) was closed for hours as @ @ @ @ @ .
West Midlands Police said : `` We are appealing for any witnesses to contact @ @ @ @ @ be vital to our investigation .
`` We are also appealing for any CCTV or @ @ @ @ @ have caught the moments leading up to and including this collision .
`` The road @ @ @ @ @ and we want to thank motorists for their cooperation . ''
Anyone with information can @ @ @ @ @ live chat on their website or by calling 101 .
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West Midlands Police has appealed for information after a driver was critically injured when the car he was driving crashed into a lamppost.
The accident happened shortly before midnight (Saturday, October 10) on the A4540 Bordesley Middleway.
A man in his 20s suffered serious injuries after the blue Audi A5 crashed.
The road, which links the A45 Bordesley Circus and Camp Hill Circus (A34 Stratford Road) was closed for hours as a result of the incident.
West Midlands Police said: "We are appealing for any witnesses to contact us as your information could be vital to our investigation.
"We are also appealing for any CCTV or dash cam footage that may have caught the moments leading up to and including this collision.
"The road was closed for several hours and we want to thank motorists for their cooperation."
Anyone with information can contact West Midlands Police via live chat on their website or by calling 101. Please quote log number 4943 of 10/10.
Crimestoppers can be contacts anonymously on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-10-11--Wolves to launch Bayern Munich 'raid' for Angelo Stiller - report

Wolverhampton Wanderers are interested in rising Bayern Munich star Angelo Stiller , according to reports .
The Sun on Sunday journalist Alan Nixon says Wolves want to complete a second swoop on the European champions , having last summer taken Meritan Shabani from the German powerhouse .
Unfortunately for the 21-year-old he suffered a serious knee injury early in his Old Gold career .
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birminghammail--2020-10-11--Aston Villa transfer news live - £17m Benrahma update, Douglas Luiz reaction

Hello and welcome to Sunday 's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive .
Today marks the first day of Dean Smith 's third year as Villa 's head coach after swapping Brentford for B6 on October 10 , 2018 .
In total , Smith has been in charge of 90 matches at Villa Park , winning 39 games which included promotion back in 2019 .
But , as he has so often been , Jack Grealish will be centre stage as England take on Belgium at Wembley - with one national newspaper claiming Mason Mount is set to start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will also be keeping you up to date with the latest transfer news ahead of next week 's deadline .
Smith 's men have until Friday , October 16 to get any deals they want to done with English Football League ( EFL ) clubs .
Brentford 's Said Benrahma , Ismaila Sarr of Watford and Josh King at AFC Bournemouth have all been linked with moves to Villa and , should Smith feel his side need a little extra , they could swoop for one of those players .
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We will be keeping you up to date with the latest Villa news and gossip after a fourth win of the season.
A stoppage-time strike from Ross Barkley gave Dean Smith's men a valuable 1-0 win over Midland rivals Leicester City as they maintained their winning start to the season.
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birminghammail--2020-10-11--Villa star Jack Grealish set for England disappointment - report

Jack Grealish could be back on England ’ s bench for this evening ’ s Nations League match with Belgium .
That ’ s according to the Sun on Sunday who claim that Harry Kane ’ s hamstring niggle will allow Dominic Calvert-Lewin to retain his place following Thursday ’ s victory over Wales .
However , they say Grealish – who was man of the match in the 3-0 victory at Wembley , is set to be replaced by Mason Mount as Gareth Southgate goes for a 3-4-3 set-up with Marcus Rashford on the other flank .
That comes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the Everton man and amid several pundits likening the Aston Villa captain to Three Lions legend Paul Gascoigne .
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“ The way he wants the ball in every situation , holding it , he is powerful , he has got that quality on the ball .
“ One thing is for sure now we have got a pool of players to turn to and Grealish definitely belongs at that level , we are talking about comparisons to Gazza .
“ He loves having the ball and not everybody does at that level I can tell you.
” But Southgate was not having it saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that I don ’ t want to be dampening the enthusiasm for Jack , ” Southgate said .
“ I always answer honestly about people .
When you are talking about Gascoigne , there ’ s not a player in English history that was at that level , in my opinion.
” Southgate ’ s cold water notwithstanding Grealish has drawn universal praise not only for his display against Wales – but for his outstanding start to the season , especially in the 7-2 victory over Liverpool in his last Villa match .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ so far , his full debut against Wales and an eye-catching performance off the bench against Denmark in the previous international window .
It is a role he might have to reprise if the Sun ’ s suggestion is true .

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Jack Grealish could be back on England’s bench for this evening’s Nations League match with Belgium.
That’s according to the Sun on Sunday who claim that Harry Kane’s hamstring niggle will allow Dominic Calvert-Lewin to retain his place following Thursday’s victory over Wales.
However, they say Grealish – who was man of the match in the 3-0 victory at Wembley, is set to be replaced by Mason Mount as Gareth Southgate goes for a 3-4-3 set-up with Marcus Rashford on the other flank.
That comes despite Grealish setting up the opening goal for the Everton man and amid several pundits likening the Aston Villa captain to Three Lions legend Paul Gascoigne.
Sign up to our Villa newsletter for updates ahead of the transfer deadline Why should you sign up? Villa have enjoyed a fine season so far after signing Ollie Watkins, Betrand Traore, Matty Cash, Emi Martinez and Ross Barkley in the summer. Morgan Sanson is the only January addition so far but there is still time to reshape the squad before the January window closes at 11pm on February 1. You can find the latest transfer news in on one pace - in our daily Aston Villa bulletin. We'll be bringing you the latest breaking news, transfer features and comment pieces, as well as the key talking points for fans. How do you sign up? It's easy and only takes seconds. Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit sign up. And that's it, you're all set. You can also sign up . If you decide later that you no longer wish to receive the emails, simply follow the unsubscribe link in one of the newsletters - but we don't think you'll want to. And what's more, it's absolutely free! You can also get all the latest updates by following us on social media here Facebook and Twitter. We also have a free app which you can download. It is always up-to-date with the latest news from across the region. Google Play Store and App Store
Martin Keown made the comparison last week, one that Southgate, who played with Gascoigne, has sought to play down.
“I thought Grealish was magnificent last night,” Keown said. “The way he wants the ball in every situation, holding it, he is powerful, he has got that quality on the ball.
“One thing is for sure now we have got a pool of players to turn to and Grealish definitely belongs at that level, we are talking about comparisons to Gazza.
“He loves having the ball and not everybody does at that level I can tell you.”
But Southgate was not having it saying yesterday: “I am very conscious that I don’t want to be dampening the enthusiasm for Jack,” Southgate said.
“I always answer honestly about people. When you are talking about Gascoigne, there’s not a player in English history that was at that level, in my opinion.”
Southgate’s cold water notwithstanding Grealish has drawn universal praise not only for his display against Wales – but for his outstanding start to the season, especially in the 7-2 victory over Liverpool in his last Villa match.
Grealish has won two caps for England so far, his full debut against Wales and an eye-catching performance off the bench against Denmark in the previous international window. It is a role he might have to reprise if the Sun’s suggestion is true.


birminghammail--2020-10-11--Danny Murphy delivers Liverpool verdict after Aston Villa mauling

Nearly as week has passed since Aston Villa ’ s magnificent seven goal destruction of Premier League champions Liverpool and still the pundits are commenting .
For anyone who has spent the last fortnigh in isolation a quick recap , Aston VIlla 7 Liverpool 2 , Ollie Watkins hat-trick , Jack Grealish masterclass , Liverpudlian implosion .
That just about covers it .
However , attention has started to turn to the prospect of Jurgen Klopp ’ s men facing the owners of the Premier League ’ s only other perfect record .
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Carlo Ancelotti ’ s Toffees are top of the embryonic table and Reds favourite Danny Murphy admits the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his former club .
In his column for the Daily Mail Murphy wrote : “ In theory , Everton will be happier than Liverpool at having the Merseyside derby next up in the Premier League at Goodison Park on Saturday .
“ They are on a great run of form with maximum points under Carlo Ancelotti , while Liverpool were drubbed 7-2 at Aston Villa in their last game and have not had time to work on mistakes , with players scattered around the world on international duty ... “ We all know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resilience and character besides their obvious quality .
They have jumped over nearly every hurdle in the past couple of seasons and bounced back from losing European finals , let alone one league game at Villa Park ... “ We can not gloss over the defeat at Villa of course .
Joe Gomez , in particular , has struggled in the heart of the defence this season .
He does not look as confident , or even fit , compared to his prime and the manager faces a big decision whether to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Adrian has been a convenient scapegoat for last Sunday because he made the first error .
But you can not pin it just on him .
Liverpool ’ s outfield players gave up so many chances , they would have still lost with Alisson in goal ... “ More significant was the high line Liverpool persisted with .
It is all very fine to play that way but when there is no pressure in midfield you have to drop off ... “ Everton are really hyped about it — but I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Park.
” You can read the whole column here .

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Nearly as week has passed since Aston Villa’ s magnificent seven goal destruction of Premier League champions Liverpool and still the pundits are commenting.
For anyone who has spent the last fortnigh in isolation a quick recap, Aston VIlla 7 Liverpool 2, Ollie Watkins hat-trick, Jack Grealish masterclass, Liverpudlian implosion.
That just about covers it.
However, attention has started to turn to the prospect of Jurgen Klopp’s men facing the owners of the Premier League’s only other perfect record.
Sign up to our Villa newsletter for updates ahead of the transfer deadline Why should you sign up? Villa have enjoyed a fine season so far after signing Ollie Watkins, Betrand Traore, Matty Cash, Emi Martinez and Ross Barkley in the summer. Morgan Sanson is the only January addition so far but there is still time to reshape the squad before the January window closes at 11pm on February 1. You can find the latest transfer news in on one pace - in our daily Aston Villa bulletin. We'll be bringing you the latest breaking news, transfer features and comment pieces, as well as the key talking points for fans. How do you sign up? It's easy and only takes seconds. Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit sign up. And that's it, you're all set. You can also sign up . If you decide later that you no longer wish to receive the emails, simply follow the unsubscribe link in one of the newsletters - but we don't think you'll want to. And what's more, it's absolutely free! You can also get all the latest updates by following us on social media here Facebook and Twitter. We also have a free app which you can download. It is always up-to-date with the latest news from across the region. Google Play Store and App Store
With their Villa Park humbling starting to disappear in the rearview mirror Liverpool next face Everton, a derby match already with enough plotlines to make it interesting even without the contrasting displays last time out.
Carlo Ancelotti’s Toffees are top of the embryonic table and Reds favourite Danny Murphy admits the Villa mauling exposed a few flaws in his former club.
In his column for the Daily Mail Murphy wrote: “In theory, Everton will be happier than Liverpool at having the Merseyside derby next up in the Premier League at Goodison Park on Saturday.
“They are on a great run of form with maximum points under Carlo Ancelotti, while Liverpool were drubbed 7-2 at Aston Villa in their last game and have not had time to work on mistakes, with players scattered around the world on international duty...
“We all know Jurgen Klopp’s men have great resilience and character besides their obvious quality. They have jumped over nearly every hurdle in the past couple of seasons and bounced back from losing European finals, let alone one league game at Villa Park...
“We cannot gloss over the defeat at Villa of course. Joe Gomez, in particular, has struggled in the heart of the defence this season. He does not look as confident, or even fit, compared to his prime and the manager faces a big decision whether to take him out of the firing line.
“Adrian has been a convenient scapegoat for last Sunday because he made the first error. But you cannot pin it just on him. Liverpool’s outfield players gave up so many chances, they would have still lost with Alisson in goal...
“More significant was the high line Liverpool persisted with. It is all very fine to play that way but when there is no pressure in midfield you have to drop off...
“Everton are really hyped about it — but I’m backing a Liverpool response to Villa Park.”
You can read the whole column here.


birminghammail--2020-10-11--First black heavyweight champion reveals racism he faced chasing his dream

Bunny Johnson - Britain ’ s first black heavyweight champion - has revealed how systematic racism could have stopped him achieving his dreams of becoming a champion boxer .
The 73-year-old , who now resides in Erdington , still gets emotional when talking about how he became everything he dreamed he could since he was a young boy in Jamaica .
But the road to success has n't been an easy one , as Bunny reveals that he was n't able to compete after he first arrived in the UK aged just 17 .
He said : `` The 70s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ black athlete , or even any black person back then .
`` There was already a lot of divide when I came to the UK from Jamaica .
`` Britain was in the middle of dealing with its divide from Ireland among other things at the time .
`` As a little boy I had read about Jack Johnson , the American heavyweight champion boxer , and I knew that 's what I wanted to do .
`` But when I got here they told me I could n't compete for the British @ @ @ @ @ @ @ black and that was the first time I 'd experienced racism like that .
`` I always think about racism but I do n't let it get me down .
`` When we think of racism , we often think of it as just cruel words but when that happens we can just close our ears and ignore it .
`` I 'd often here people call me names in the street but it 's the other racism that stops you from achieving your dreams , that 's what gets you .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have a dream you hold onto it . ''
Bunny holds his admiration for his American boxing hero - Jack Johnson close to his heart even after retirement .
He speaks fondly of how he read about the `` Galveston Giant '' who held the American heavyweight championship title between 1908 and 1915 and carried his story with him wherever he went .
His glory days came at a time when black fighters were rare and unsupported even in their own communities .
In the 60s and 70s it was difficult to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matter their talent in the sport which meant having black athletes in a match was a huge gamble for promoters .
Although , Bunny believes this was all down to marketing .
`` They simply didn ’ t have the confidence to market black fighters , '' he told BirminghamLive .
`` It was only when Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank and the others arrived on the scene that they realised marketing had nothing to do with colour .
It ’ s about , can they fight ?
Can they entertain ?
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ retired with 55 wins to his name , including a Lonsdale belt and has gone on to be celebrated for paving the way for other black athletes to follow in his footsteps .
He was awarded a place in the British Ex-Boxers Association Hall of Fame among other boxing legends such as Pat Cowdell , Richie Woodhall and Walter McGowan were also recognised .
However , still regards the heavyweight championship match on by a knockout as the highlight of his career .
He added : `` Winning the heavyweight championship was the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get emotional whenever I think about it .
`` If things had n't changed , I would n't have been able to do it .
I was still just a young man , I must have been about 25 at the time .
`` When I was on my way to England I always kept my dream with me and I did it .
`` Now , there 's such a contrast between racism back then and now , so much has changed but we still have a lot to do . ''

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Bunny Johnson - Britain’s first black heavyweight champion - has revealed how systematic racism could have stopped him achieving his dreams of becoming a champion boxer.
The 73-year-old, who now resides in Erdington, still gets emotional when talking about how he became everything he dreamed he could since he was a young boy in Jamaica.
But the road to success hasn't been an easy one, as Bunny reveals that he wasn't able to compete after he first arrived in the UK aged just 17.
He said: "The 70s was an extremely difficult time for any black athlete, or even any black person back then.
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"There was already a lot of divide when I came to the UK from Jamaica.
"Britain was in the middle of dealing with its divide from Ireland among other things at the time.
"As a little boy I had read about Jack Johnson, the American heavyweight champion boxer, and I knew that's what I wanted to do.
"But when I got here they told me I couldn't compete for the British title at that time because I'm black and that was the first time I'd experienced racism like that.
"I always think about racism but I don't let it get me down.
"When we think of racism, we often think of it as just cruel words but when that happens we can just close our ears and ignore it.
"I'd often here people call me names in the street but it's the other racism that stops you from achieving your dreams, that's what gets you.
"But it was my dream and when you have a dream you hold onto it."
Bunny holds his admiration for his American boxing hero - Jack Johnson close to his heart even after retirement.
He speaks fondly of how he read about the "Galveston Giant" who held the American heavyweight championship title between 1908 and 1915 and carried his story with him wherever he went.
His glory days came at a time when black fighters were rare and unsupported even in their own communities.
In the 60s and 70s it was difficult to for black boxers to fill arenas no matter their talent in the sport which meant having black athletes in a match was a huge gamble for promoters.
Although, Bunny believes this was all down to marketing.
"They simply didn’t have the confidence to market black fighters," he told BirminghamLive.
"It was only when Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank and the others arrived on the scene that they realised marketing had nothing to do with colour. It’s about, can they fight? Can they entertain?”
Despite the challenges he faced, Bunny retired with 55 wins to his name, including a Lonsdale belt and has gone on to be celebrated for paving the way for other black athletes to follow in his footsteps.
He was awarded a place in the British Ex-Boxers Association Hall of Fame among other boxing legends such as Pat Cowdell, Richie Woodhall and Walter McGowan were also recognised.
However, still regards the heavyweight championship match on
by a knockout as the highlight of his career.
He added: "Winning the heavyweight championship was the highlight of my career, I still get emotional whenever I think about it.
"If things hadn't changed, I wouldn't have been able to do it. I was still just a young man, I must have been about 25 at the time.
"When I was on my way to England I always kept my dream with me and I did it.
"Now, there's such a contrast between racism back then and now, so much has changed but we still have a lot to do."


birminghammail--2020-10-11--Cadbury is recruiting for these jobs in Birmingham

Cadbury 's owner Mondelez is currently recruiting for a number of roles in the UK - and you could be working for them .
The pandemic has caused many people to lose their jobs as businesses begin to tighten their purse strings in the hope to save money .
It is believed that thousands of people have lost their roles in the past few months .
Mondelez , owner of Birmingham-founded Cadbury , is currently recruiting for a number of roles across the United Kingdom and beyond if you fancy traveling .
We have listed a number of jobs available @ @ @ @ @ @ @ placements .
The description reads : `` Continuously improving our manufacturing capability is both challenging and rewarding .
As an undergraduate with an engineering background , you 'll enjoy bringing a fresh perspective to the process .
Part of the team from day one , you 'll contribute regularly in meetings and help us to find practical solutions to manufacturing issues .
The challenges we face often lie in plant optimisation and design , asset care , and environmental management .
The reward is to see your ideas become a reality and deliver @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The description reads : `` Are you studying towards an Engineering or Science Degree ’ ( e.g .
food science , nutrition , engineering or related discipline ) Do you want a taste of the career you could have with Mondelez ?
Sink your teeth into one of our sweet internships .
`` Our Internships are 12 months long ( although some roles have the flexibility to be shorter ) and during your placement , we ’ ll make you an integral part of our team and give you a real job @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one .
We hope to help you expand your horizons and encourage your personal and professional development.
`` • Naturally inquisitive and passionate about technical excellence and sciences and can apply fundamental knowledge practically • Can work with a level of autonomy , as well as works well in a team • Pro-active , highly motivated , ready to take on new responsibilities and build strong relationships • If there are opportunities , able to travel overseas , for plant trials/commissioning work and occasionally work on shift , as projects needs dictate You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mondelez website here .
The job description reads : `` You ’ ll get to work across our categories in a series of rotations designed to give you breadth and depth of knowledge , exposure to industry experts and develop a whole host of skills .
`` You will experience a variety of sites including the iconic Bournville plant in Birmingham , home of Cadbury and our renowned Sheffield plant , home of Bertie Bassett , with the possibility of a European placement too '' .
You will need for this role : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or achieved ) in one of the following disciplines The job description reads : `` You will offer support to the whole Corporate Affairs team covering ; Internal Communications , External Communications and our vibrant Community agenda '' .
You will need : • 2:1 degree or equivalent - in a Communications or Journalism or Marketing or Public Relations or Business Management related subject ( predicted or achieved )

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Cadbury's owner Mondelez is currently recruiting for a number of roles in the UK - and you could be working for them.
The pandemic has caused many people to lose their jobs as businesses begin to tighten their purse strings in the hope to save money. It is believed that thousands of people have lost their roles in the past few months.
Mondelez, owner of Birmingham-founded Cadbury, is currently recruiting for a number of roles across the United Kingdom and beyond if you fancy traveling.
We have listed a number of jobs available with most of them either internships or placements.
Engineering Intern
Based in Birmingham and Sheffield
The description reads: "Continuously improving our manufacturing capability is both challenging and rewarding. As an undergraduate with an engineering background, you'll enjoy bringing a fresh perspective to the process. Part of the team from day one, you'll contribute regularly in meetings and help us to find practical solutions to manufacturing issues. The challenges we face often lie in plant optimisation and design, asset care, and environmental management. The reward is to see your ideas become a reality and deliver a real benefit to the business".
You need:
2:1 degree or equivalent (predicted or achieved)
Relevant degree discipline, eg Mechanical Engineering / Electrical and Automation Engineering / Chemical Engineering / Or related Engineering degree.
Research Development Quality (RD&Q) Process Internship/Placement 2021 - 2022
Based in Birmingham and Reading
The description reads: "Are you studying towards an Engineering or Science Degree’ (e.g. food science, nutrition, engineering or related discipline) Do you want a taste of the career you could have with Mondelez? Sink your teeth into one of our sweet internships.
"Our Internships are 12 months long (although some roles have the flexibility to be shorter) and during your placement, we’ll make you an integral part of our team and give you a real job – with real responsibilities – from day one. We hope to help you expand your horizons and encourage your personal and professional development. "
You need:
2:1 degree - predicted end result (or equivalent)
Self-drive and motivation
Naturally inquisitive and passionate about technical excellence and sciences and can apply fundamental knowledge practically
Can work with a level of autonomy, as well as works well in a team
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication and presentation abilities
Pro-active, highly motivated, ready to take on new responsibilities and build strong relationships
Organisation and planning skills
If there are opportunities, able to travel overseas, for plant trials/commissioning work and occasionally work on shift, as projects needs dictate
Good working knowledge of MS Office
You can apply for the role on the Mondelez website here.
Engineering Graduate Scheme 2020/21
Based in Birmingham and Sheffield
The job description reads: "You’ll get to work across our categories in a series of rotations designed to give you breadth and depth of knowledge, exposure to industry experts and develop a whole host of skills.
"You will experience a variety of sites including the iconic Bournville plant in Birmingham, home of Cadbury and our renowned Sheffield plant, home of Bertie Bassett, with the possibility of a European placement too".
You will need for this role:
2.1 degree or equivalent (predicted or achieved) in one of the following disciplines
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical and Automation Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Or a related Engineering degree
A strong interest in FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Communications – Corporate Affairs Function Internship / Placement Year 2021 – 2022
Based in Birmingham and Sheffield
The job description reads: "You will offer support to the whole Corporate Affairs team covering; Internal Communications, External Communications and our vibrant Community agenda".
You will need:


birminghammail--2020-10-11--Aston Villa starlet Cameron Archer scores twice in dazzling Solihull display

Aston Villa starlet Cameron Archer scored twice and set up another goal for Solihull Moors in their 5-0 defeat of King 's Lynn Town in the National League on Saturday .
Archer made his full debut for Moors after signing on loan for the National League side , managed by former West Bromwich Albion boss Jimmy Shan , earlier this month .
Moors ran riot to record back-to-back wins after opening the 2020-21 campaign with a 2-1 defeat at Woking .
Archer started against Woking and in a 1-0 defeat of Wrexham on Tuesday night .
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Archer also had a hand in setting up Joe Sbarra for Moors ' first goal , cutting the ball back for the former Burton Albion winger .
Archer 's first goal was a headed effort from a corner , while his second came when he followed up a shot that was parried away by the King 's Lynn goalkeeper and tucked home .
`` Great win today from the boys , '' he tweeted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with two goals - onto the next . ''
Moors fans were impressed with what they had seen from Archer .
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Aston Villa starlet Cameron Archer scored twice and set up another goal for Solihull Moors in their 5-0 defeat of King's Lynn Town in the National League on Saturday.
Archer made his full debut for Moors after signing on loan for the National League side, managed by former West Bromwich Albion boss Jimmy Shan, earlier this month.
Moors ran riot to record back-to-back wins after opening the 2020-21 campaign with a 2-1 defeat at Woking.
Archer started against Woking and in a 1-0 defeat of Wrexham on Tuesday night.
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The 18 year-old is getting his first taste of action out on loan after spending time in Mark Delaney's Under-23s at Villa's Bodymoor Heath training ground.
And he netted a brace to get his first senior goals yesterday, bagging in the 47th and 71st minutes at Damson Park.
Archer also had a hand in setting up Joe Sbarra for Moors' first goal, cutting the ball back for the former Burton Albion winger.
Archer's first goal was a headed effort from a corner, while his second came when he followed up a shot that was parried away by the King's Lynn goalkeeper and tucked home.
"Great win today from the boys," he tweeted, "and even better to contribute with two goals - onto the next."
Moors fans were impressed with what they had seen from Archer.
"You played well today fella, and that turn when you had your back to the defender was something else" one said.
"Great debut for us today son, well done mate," added another while a third fan said: "Archer is some player."


birminghammail--2020-10-11--Nurse quits hospital after husband dies there following 'missed opportunities'

A nurse who 'wrote her own husband 's death certificate ' when she predicted his diagnosis felt forced to quit her job after what she claims were 'missed opportunities ' at the hospital .
Annette Maley says she could n't face going back to her job as a staff nurse at Heartlands Hospital , where she worked for more than 15 years , after the death of her partner .
She claims she 'desperately warned ' his deteriorating condition would be fatal .
The 61-year-old lost three stone in as many months , began vomiting , suffered severe abdominal pain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , his widow said .
As she predicted , her husband sadly died from peritonitis and multi organ failure caused by Mesenteric Ischaemia - leaving behind three sons and two grandsons .
In response to allegations of failings , University Hospitals Birmingham said it could not 'always resolve concerns to the satisfaction of patients and their families ' as the Trust extended its sympathies to the widow .
Speaking for the first time in an emotionally-charged interview , the Chelmsley Wood grandmother explained : `` I could n't go back , I could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to give up my pin number and my profession .
`` It was so traumatic because [ I had ] so much knowledge and I pleaded so much and agonised over it .
`` But no matter what I did , I could n't get him back into hospital , I just could n't save him . ''
Annette claims her husband had been back and forth to doctors appointments with abdominal pain for a year ahead of his death on March 28 , last year .
He was referred to Heartlands Hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but Mrs Maley claims he never received an appointment , despite multiple calls .
`` I had to Google my husband 's symptoms and research it as much as I could to try and find an answer , '' she said .
His condition worsened and he was admitted to Solihull Hospital in February but discharged on March 1 , she says .
She claims she took him to Heartlands Hospital A and E to be admitted after he presented with fainting , suffering severe abdominal pain , back pain and high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` I cried to the doctors in A and E , I told them my husband was really poorly and that he needed to stay in .
He was going to be kept in , I left him in A and E , then the medical doctor came down and discharged him .
`` I had to pick him up , I went to ambulatory emergency care the next day , I cried again .
I told them they needed to chase the vascular appointment - and they did n't .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ specialist , I told them my husband had lost two-and-a-half to three stone in the last three months , he 's vomiting he has severe pain , he 's got chronic Mesenteric Ischaemia .
`` I told them time was of the essence , he 'll become acute and a medical emergency and I predicted my own husband 's outcome - I practically wrote his death certificate . ''
Anthony was admitted to hospital on March 7 , but his widow claims warning signs such as black stool , increasing pain , not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his gall stones were not acted upon quickly enough .
She added : `` He had unbearable pain , he could barely walk , he could n't even walk the length of the ward - and my husband three weeks before was still going work .
`` He lost 6kg within a week of being on the ward , he collapsed on March 18 on ward 11 , went to intensive care , had four bowel surgeries and lost his battle for life .
`` I felt like I stated in my emails @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to die of but no one would listen to me . ''
Anthony died in intensive care at the hospital on March 28 , 2019 after his condition became acute , causing sepsis .
His cause of death was recorded as Mesenteric Ischaemia and an extensive aortic thrombosis .
`` He was so proud [ of our sons ] , you know he said to me before he died ? '
I have too much to do Annette , I want to watch the grandchildren grow up ' '' , she recalled , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to die , but I just could n't save him .
`` I recognise the NHS does so much good and saves so many lives , but I feel like there 's a lot of failures and missed opportunities in his care .
`` They just wo n't admit their failings and they need to .
My husband deserves it , he was a good man . ''
Mrs Maley has appointed a solicitor to investigate and has contacted the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman with her allegations against the hospital .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` The Trust extends its sympathies to Mrs Maley on the sad loss of her husband Anthony .
`` We appreciate that we can not always resolve concerns to the satisfaction of patients and their families and in these situations would advise them to contact the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman for an independent assessment of their complaints . ''

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A nurse who 'wrote her own husband's death certificate' when she predicted his diagnosis felt forced to quit her job after what she claims were 'missed opportunities' at the hospital.
Annette Maley says she couldn't face going back to her job as a staff nurse at Heartlands Hospital, where she worked for more than 15 years, after the death of her partner.
She claims she 'desperately warned' his deteriorating condition would be fatal.
The 61-year-old lost three stone in as many months, began vomiting, suffered severe abdominal pain and could barely walk in the end, his widow said.
As she predicted, her husband sadly died from peritonitis and multi organ failure caused by Mesenteric Ischaemia - leaving behind three sons and two grandsons.
In response to allegations of failings, University Hospitals Birmingham said it could not 'always resolve concerns to the satisfaction of patients and their families' as the Trust extended its sympathies to the widow.
Speaking for the first time in an emotionally-charged interview, the Chelmsley Wood grandmother explained: "I couldn't go back, I couldn't face it. I've had to give up my pin number and my profession.
"It was so traumatic because [I had] so much knowledge and I pleaded so much and agonised over it.
"But no matter what I did, I couldn't get him back into hospital, I just couldn't save him."
What is Mesenteric ischemia? Mesenteric ischemia is a medical condition in which injury to the small intestine occurs due to not enough blood supply. It can come on suddenly, known as acute mesenteric ischemia, or gradually, known as chronic mesenteric ischemia. The acute form of the disease often presents with sudden severe abdominal pain and is associated with a high risk of death. The chronic form typically presents more gradually with abdominal pain after eating, unintentional weight loss, vomiting, and fear of eating.
Annette claims her husband had been back and forth to doctors appointments with abdominal pain for a year ahead of his death on March 28, last year.
He was referred to Heartlands Hospital after a GP visit in November 2018, but Mrs Maley claims he never received an appointment, despite multiple calls.
"I had to Google my husband's symptoms and research it as much as I could to try and find an answer," she said.
His condition worsened and he was admitted to Solihull Hospital in February but discharged on March 1, she says.
She claims she took him to Heartlands Hospital A and E to be admitted after he presented with fainting, suffering severe abdominal pain, back pain and high blood pressure on March 4.
She said: "I cried to the doctors in A and E, I told them my husband was really poorly and that he needed to stay in. He was going to be kept in, I left him in A and E, then the medical doctor came down and discharged him.
"I had to pick him up, I went to ambulatory emergency care the next day, I cried again. I told them they needed to chase the vascular appointment - and they didn't.
"I desperately pleaded with the vascular specialist, I told them my husband had lost two-and-a-half to three stone in the last three months, he's vomiting he has severe pain, he's got chronic Mesenteric Ischaemia.
"I told them time was of the essence, he'll become acute and a medical emergency and I predicted my own husband's outcome - I practically wrote his death certificate."
Anthony was admitted to hospital on March 7, but his widow claims warning signs such as black stool, increasing pain, not being able to eat and vomiting up his gall stones were not acted upon quickly enough.
She added: "He had unbearable pain, he could barely walk, he couldn't even walk the length of the ward - and my husband three weeks before was still going work.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
"He lost 6kg within a week of being on the ward, he collapsed on March 18 on ward 11, went to intensive care, had four bowel surgeries and lost his battle for life.
"I felt like I stated in my emails to the hospital what he was going to die of but no one would listen to me."
Anthony died in intensive care at the hospital on March 28, 2019 after his condition became acute, causing sepsis. His cause of death was recorded as Mesenteric Ischaemia and an extensive aortic thrombosis.
"He was so proud [of our sons], you know he said to me before he died? 'I have too much to do Annette, I want to watch the grandchildren grow up'", she recalled, weeping.
"He knew he was going to die, but I just couldn't save him.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
"I recognise the NHS does so much good and saves so many lives, but I feel like there's a lot of failures and missed opportunities in his care.
"They just won't admit their failings and they need to. My husband deserves it, he was a good man."
Mrs Maley has appointed a solicitor to investigate and has contacted the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman with her allegations against the hospital.
A spokesman for University Hospitals Birmingham said: "The Trust extends its sympathies to Mrs Maley on the sad loss of her husband Anthony.
"We appreciate that we cannot always resolve concerns to the satisfaction of patients and their families and in these situations would advise them to contact the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman for an independent assessment of their complaints."


birminghammail--2020-10-11--Kings Heath woman shares experiences of nightmare periods lasting SIX months

A woman from Kings Heath is on a mission to break the taboo around periods after a long bleed left her with anemia .
Cat Turner says she has always struggled with long , heavy periods which progressively get worse .
The 26-year-old revealed how she had a period that lasted longer than six months which caused serious health problems between 2017 and 2018 .
She said : `` My periods were lasting over six months and I was having to change my tampon and pad combo every hour or so .
`` Somewhat unsurprisingly , in December 2018 after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ levels I was sent to the hospital for an iron infusion .
`` It was only at this point I was referred to a gynaecologist and since then I 've been going through the process of trying to get a diagnosis .
`` It often felt like I was being ignored by doctors and I was given conflicting advice by many of them .
`` I ’ ve spoken to many women now who feel the same way that I did - like I was screaming into a void asking for help , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ By the time we found a medication that worked for me I ’ d had a period that had lasted an entire year and was struggling with painful cramps and anemia . ''
Cat felt alone in her struggles at first , as she had never really had open conversations with her friends about her periods before .
The trainee actuary became inspired to start a podcast as her friendship group became more comfortable with the topic as she shared more of her 'period drama ' updates .
`` Through this whole process @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was going on , '' she added .
`` My period had become such a huge part of my life it was difficult not to discuss it , and the more open I became - telling everyone and anyone about my nightmare vagina - the more open they were .
`` I even ended up having a long conversation with a taxi driver about his wife ’ s Polycystic Ovary Syndrome on the way back from one of my hospital trips .
`` I heard so many hilarious , embarrassing , and sometimes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ normally have heard .
`` This - coupled with feeling completely voiceless and helpless in my own medical journey - made me decide I wanted to create a podcast where people could have a voice and share their stories . ''
The podcast is available to download for free on Apple podcasts and Spotify .
The now host of the 'Period Drama ' podcast is set to explore individual stories from a wide range of women including those with fibroids , endometriosis , polycystic ovary syndrome ( PCOS ) and from people who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` Women all over the country go through life-changing periods which can cause chronic pain and excessive bleeding .
`` These do not always have an underlying cause but it can sometimes result from conditions such as fibroids or endometriosis , so it ’ s important for women to get symptoms checked out .
`` I hope the podcast encourages other women to speak to each other , and seek help if they have concerns , potentially getting an earlier diagnosis if it 's needed.
” The first episode has attracted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK , US , Canada , Ireland and New Zealand .

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A woman from Kings Heath is on a mission to break the taboo around periods after a long bleed left her with anemia.
Cat Turner says she has always struggled with long, heavy periods which progressively get worse.
The 26-year-old revealed how she had a period that lasted longer than six months which caused serious health problems between 2017 and 2018.
She said: "My periods were lasting over six months and I was having to change my tampon and pad combo every hour or so.
"Somewhat unsurprisingly, in December 2018 after a blood test showed very low iron levels I was sent to the hospital for an iron infusion.
"It was only at this point I was referred to a gynaecologist and since then I've been going through the process of trying to get a diagnosis.
"It often felt like I was being ignored by doctors and I was given conflicting advice by many of them.
"I’ve spoken to many women now who feel the same way that I did - like I was screaming into a void asking for help, and no one was listening.
"By the time we found a medication that worked for me I’d had a period that had lasted an entire year and was struggling with painful cramps and anemia."
Cat felt alone in her struggles at first, as she had never really had open conversations with her friends about her periods before.
The trainee actuary became inspired to start a podcast as her friendship group became more comfortable with the topic as she shared more of her 'period drama' updates.
"Through this whole process I was updating my friends on what was going on," she added.
"My period had become such a huge part of my life it was difficult not to discuss it, and the more open I became - telling everyone and anyone about my nightmare vagina - the more open they were.
"I even ended up having a long conversation with a taxi driver about his wife’s Polycystic Ovary Syndrome on the way back from one of my hospital trips.
"I heard so many hilarious, embarrassing, and sometimes sad stories that I’d never normally have heard.
"This - coupled with feeling completely voiceless and helpless in my own medical journey - made me decide I wanted to create a podcast where people could have a voice and share their stories."
The podcast is available to download for free on Apple podcasts and Spotify and Podiant.
The now host of the 'Period Drama' podcast is set to explore individual stories from a wide range of women including those with fibroids, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and from people who are trans or non-binary."
She said: "Women all over the country go through life-changing periods which can cause chronic pain and excessive bleeding.
"These do not always have an underlying cause but it can sometimes result from conditions such as fibroids or endometriosis, so it’s important for women to get symptoms checked out.
"I hope the podcast encourages other women to speak to each other, and seek help if they have concerns, potentially getting an earlier diagnosis if it's needed.”
The first episode has attracted listeners from across the world including the UK, US, Canada, Ireland and New Zealand.