birminghammail--2020-01-29--Two deaths in UK linked to vaping - according to regulator

There have been two deaths in the UK potentially linked to vaping , the healthcare products regulator has said .
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency ( MHRA ) said it had received two reports of e-cigarette or vaping associated lung injury ( EVALI ) in which the patients had died .
The regulator added that it had also received 20 reports describing 27 `` serious respiratory events '' linked to e-cigarettes , including pneumonia and lower respiratory tract infection .
Public Health England ( PHE ) said the deaths were `` concerning '' and it follows an outbreak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had led to 60 deaths .
Professor John Newton , director of health improvement at PHE , said : `` These two deaths are concerning and we await the outcome of MHRA 's investigation .
`` We have also been working with the MHRA to be sure that any cases of respiratory illness linked to e-cigarettes are correctly identified and reported .
`` The US outbreak has been strongly linked to people vaping illicit liquids containing Vitamin E acetate .
`` We have not however seen a similar outbreak here in the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ WHO ) said earlier this month that both tobacco products and e-cigarettes `` pose risks '' to health and the `` safest approach is not to use either '' .
The MHRA said cases should be considered `` probably '' linked to e-cigarette use or vaping if the patient had used an e-cigarette or vaped in the previous 30 days and had pulmonary infiltrates on an X-ray and an absence of respiratory infection and there was no evidence of alternative diagnosis .
The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases of lung injury associated with the use of e-cigarette or vaping products , the MHRA added .
More than 2,600 US cases had been identified but the outbreak seemed to be in decline , it added .
The regulator said that while the CDC had identified Vitamin E acetate as a chemical of concern , Vitamin E was not permitted as an ingredient in e-cigarettes or e-liquids in the UK .
It is estimated that 3.6 million people use e-cigarettes in the UK .

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There have been two deaths in the UK potentially linked to vaping, the healthcare products regulator has said.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) said it had received two reports of e-cigarette or vaping associated lung injury (EVALI) in which the patients had died.
The regulator added that it had also received 20 reports describing 27 "serious respiratory events" linked to e-cigarettes, including pneumonia and lower respiratory tract infection.
Public Health England (PHE) said the deaths were "concerning" and it follows an outbreak of vaping-related illnesses in the US which had led to 60 deaths.
Professor John Newton, director of health improvement at PHE, said: "These two deaths are concerning and we await the outcome of MHRA's investigation.
(Image: PA)
"We have also been working with the MHRA to be sure that any cases of respiratory illness linked to e-cigarettes are correctly identified and reported.
"The US outbreak has been strongly linked to people vaping illicit liquids containing Vitamin E acetate.
"We have not however seen a similar outbreak here in the UK."
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) said earlier this month that both tobacco products and e-cigarettes "pose risks" to health and the "safest approach is not to use either".
The MHRA said cases should be considered "probably" linked to e-cigarette use or vaping if the patient had used an e-cigarette or vaped in the previous 30 days and had pulmonary infiltrates on an X-ray and an absence of respiratory infection and there was no evidence of alternative diagnosis.
The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and its public health partners were investigating cases of lung injury associated with the use of e-cigarette or vaping products, the MHRA added.
More than 2,600 US cases had been identified but the outbreak seemed to be in decline, it added.
The regulator said that while the CDC had identified Vitamin E acetate as a chemical of concern, Vitamin E was not permitted as an ingredient in e-cigarettes or e-liquids in the UK.
It is estimated that 3.6 million people use e-cigarettes in the UK.


birminghammail--2020-01-29--West Brom transfer latest: Albion secure first signing as winger bid accepted

Welcome to Wednesday 's West Brom transfer live blog , brought to you by BirminghamLive .
With the transfer deadline @ @ @ @ @ we take a look at all the latest news and rumours surrounding Albion .
From @ @ @ @ @ be here with all the breaking news , gossip , analysis and opinion .
With @ @ @ @ @ their side for the rest of the campaign , it promises to be a busy @ @ @ @ @ the club .
On top of this , we 'll be bringing you all the @ @ @ @ @ defeat at Cardiff City , which saw Albion lose their place at the top of @ @ @ @ @ have , though , announced Callum Robinson as their first signing of the window .
@ @ @ @ @ ...

Welcome to our LIVE coverage of West Bromwich Albion, brought to you by Birmingham Live.
We will be providing you with all of the reaction to transfer deadline day right here, so make sure you stay tuned.
In addition, we will also be looking ahead to today’s Sky Bet Championship fixture against Luton Town, ads the Baggies continue their quest for promotion to the Premier League.
Deadline day saw Albion make a number of moves in the transfer market, starting with the arrival of Kamil Grosicki from Hull City.
Albion also signed defender Lee Peltier on a free transfer from Cardiff City, with the 33-year-old signing a short-term deal at The Hawthorns until the end of the season.
Chris Willock joined Championship rivals Huddersfield Town, having had his loan spell with the Baggies cut short.
There was also drama as Nathan Ferguson’s proposed move to Crystal Palace fell through at the eleventh hour
Join us as we provide you with all of the reaction to deadline day, as well as looking ahead to today’s match against the Hatters.


birminghammail--2020-01-29--Traffic delays in Tipton following two-car crash

There are significant travel delays around Tipton following a two-car smash .
Traffic is mounting up after two cars collided on Horsley Road , this afternoon ( Wednesday , January 29 ) .
All three emergency services attended the scene .
One man was injured in the crash but it is unclear how serious his injuries are .
We have contacted West Midlands Ambulance Service for more details .
Buses have been diverted while emergency crews work at the scene .
West Midlands Network took to Twitter to warn motorists and commuters about the disruption .
The Tweet said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Horseley Heath in Great Bridge , @ nxwestmidlands route 74 is not serving Horseley Heath and diverting via Sheepwash Lane and Tame Road .
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said : `` We are currently dealing with a two-car collision on Horsley Road , Tipton .
We believe one man was injured but do not know how seriously . ''
Each day BlackCountryLive journalists bring you the latest news on the roads and railways across Birmingham and the West Midlands and further afield to help keep you on the move .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ including the M6 , M42 , M5 and more , visit our dedicated traffic and travel news Facebook page .
This is a breaking news story and we will be updating it .

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There are significant travel delays around Tipton following a two-car smash.
Traffic is mounting up after two cars collided on Horsley Road, this afternoon (Wednesday, January 29).
All three emergency services attended the scene. One man was injured in the crash but it is unclear how serious his injuries are. We have contacted West Midlands Ambulance Service for more details.
Buses have been diverted while emergency crews work at the scene. West Midlands Network took to Twitter to warn motorists and commuters about the disruption.
The Tweet said: "Due to a road traffic collision on Horseley Heath in Great Bridge, @nxwestmidlands route 74 is not serving Horseley Heath and diverting via Sheepwash Lane and Tame Road.
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said: "We are currently dealing with a two-car collision on Horsley Road, Tipton. We believe one man was injured but do not know how seriously."
Each day BlackCountryLive journalists bring you the latest news on the roads and railways across Birmingham and the West Midlands and further afield to help keep you on the move.
For the very latest updates on roads including the M6, M42, M5 and more, visit our dedicated traffic and travel news Facebook page.
This is a breaking news story and we will be updating it.


birminghammail--2020-01-29--Nuno set to sanction this surprise Wolves transfer - reports

Wolverhampton Wanderers could allow Ryan Bennett to leave the club before the window closes later this week , according to @ @ @ @ @ City defender has fallen out of favour at Molineux this season , despite Willy Boly @ @ @ @ @ Nuno Espirito Santo has opted to use midfielders Leander Dendoncker and Romain Saiss in Boly @ @ @ @ @ youngster Max Kilman also moving ahead of Bennett in the pecking order .
FourFourTwo have @ @ @ @ @ the Premier League , Championship and the SPL and report Bennett could leave the club @ @ @ @ @ .
Wolves have already cut short Jesus Valllejo ’ s loan deal , after Boly @ @ @ @ @ first-team squad last week .
Bennett has started just three Premier League games this season @ @ @ @ @ in Nuno ’ s first two seasons at the club .
Meanwhile , Wolves are @ @ @ @ @ of Olympiakos winger Daniel Podence , after the Portuguese carried out his medical on Wednesday @ @

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Wolverhampton Wanderers could allow Ryan Bennett to leave the club before the window closes later this week, according to reports.
The former Norwich City defender has fallen out of favour at Molineux this season, despite Willy Boly’s long-term injury.
Nuno Espirito Santo has opted to use midfielders Leander Dendoncker and Romain Saiss in Boly’s absence, with youngster Max Kilman also moving ahead of Bennett in the pecking order.
FourFourTwo have claimed there is interest from the Premier League, Championship and the SPL and report Bennett could leave the club before Friday’s deadline.
Wolves have already cut short Jesus Valllejo’s loan deal, after Boly’s return to the first-team squad last week.
Bennett has started just three Premier League games this season, after being a regular in Nuno’s first two seasons at the club.
Meanwhile, Wolves are close to confirming the signing of Olympiakos winger Daniel Podence, after the Portuguese carried out his medical on Wednesday afternoon.


birminghammail--2020-01-29--Passengers on last BA flights from China before 'coronavirus' suspension relieved to be home

Passengers on the last British Airways flight from mainland China before a suspension gets under way have expressed their relief at returning to the UK .
On Wednesday the airline halted all flights to and from mainland China after the Foreign and Commonwealth Office ( FCO ) advised against all but essential travel in response to the coronavirus outbreak .
The last two BA flights from Beijing and Shanghai arrived at Heathrow 's Terminal 5 shortly before 3pm and 4pm on Wednesday .
Jeffrey Wilkinson-Lough , an engineer from Yorkshire who arrived on a flight from Shanghai , told the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bit of a scramble to get onto flights out of Shanghai over the last couple of days .
`` There was a look on relief on people 's faces when they got on this flight . ''
Finn Maunder , a 23-year-old English teacher in China who also flew in from Shanghai , said : `` It was all kind of a whirlwind and I decided actually it was probably a good idea to get out while I had the option but I did n't realise that I had played it quite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Virgin Atlantic as well as several Chinese airlines are continuing flights .
None of the passengers who spoke to the PA news agency were aware that BA had ceased all flights .
`` I did n't know that until I landed , until I switched on my iPhone and saw the breaking news , '' said Tina , a woman in her 30s who flew from Beijing .
Many of the passengers on the final two flights arrived in the terminal wearing masks .
Barrington Bryan , 81 , from Bath , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PA : `` I 'm relieved above all else , even though it 's cost me £500 to come back early .
`` My worry was if I became ill I 'd rather be ill in the UK than out there . ''
Notices at the international arrivals gate warned passengers about the symptoms of the illness in both English and Chinese .
Passengers said their flights were checked upon landing at Heathrow , and they were also given leaflets from Public Health England detailing the symptoms of the virus .
Other passengers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but there were no individual temperature checks .
Many of those on the flights had been tested coming into the cities of Beijing and Shanghai .
The FCO updated its advice on Tuesday and added it may become more difficult for British nationals in other provinces to leave China .

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Passengers on the last British Airways flight from mainland China before a suspension gets under way have expressed their relief at returning to the UK.
On Wednesday the airline halted all flights to and from mainland China after the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advised against all but essential travel in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
The last two BA flights from Beijing and Shanghai arrived at Heathrow's Terminal 5 shortly before 3pm and 4pm on Wednesday.
Jeffrey Wilkinson-Lough, an engineer from Yorkshire who arrived on a flight from Shanghai, told the PA news agency: "There was a bit of a scramble to get onto flights out of Shanghai over the last couple of days.
"There was a look on relief on people's faces when they got on this flight."
Finn Maunder, a 23-year-old English teacher in China who also flew in from Shanghai, said: "It was all kind of a whirlwind and I decided actually it was probably a good idea to get out while I had the option but I didn't realise that I had played it quite so close."
Other airlines including Virgin Atlantic as well as several Chinese airlines are continuing flights.
None of the passengers who spoke to the PA news agency were aware that BA had ceased all flights.
"I didn't know that until I landed, until I switched on my iPhone and saw the breaking news," said Tina, a woman in her 30s who flew from Beijing.
Many of the passengers on the final two flights arrived in the terminal wearing masks.
Barrington Bryan, 81, from Bath, who flew to London from Beijing, told PA: "I'm relieved above all else, even though it's cost me £500 to come back early.
"My worry was if I became ill I'd rather be ill in the UK than out there."
Notices at the international arrivals gate warned passengers about the symptoms of the illness in both English and Chinese.
Passengers said their flights were checked upon landing at Heathrow, and they were also given leaflets from Public Health England detailing the symptoms of the virus.
Other passengers added the flights themselves had been checked but there were no individual temperature checks.
Many of those on the flights had been tested coming into the cities of Beijing and Shanghai.
The FCO updated its advice on Tuesday and added it may become more difficult for British nationals in other provinces to leave China.


birminghammail--2020-01-29--Police appeal to find woman 'wanted for questioning over witness intimidation allegations'

Police are trying to trace a woman with links to Birmingham who is wanted for questioning over allegations of witness intimidation .
West Midlands Police appealed for information on social media in a bid to find 34-year-old Charlotte Eastman .
The force told BirminghmLive she has links to Edgbaston and Staffordshire and is urging people with information to contact them .
A statement by West Midlands Police said : `` Help us find Charlotte Eastman .
`` The 34-year-old is wanted for questioning over allegations of witness intimidation .
`` Eastman has links to # Staffordshire and # Edgbaston in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on her whereabouts is asked to contact police via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or call 101 anytime , quoting crime reference 20BW/11521H/20 .
West Midlands Police regularly send out appeals to trace wanted men and women .
The force regularly updates a wanted gallery on its West Midlands Police website .
It enables members of the public to see who is wanted across the force .
Members of the public are then urged to contact West Midlands Police if they identify anyone in the gallery .
To go to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also issue advice to people who believe a warrant may be out for their arrest .
The force says people who believe are wanted over a warrant should pop down to their local police station and bring some form of identification such as a passport , driving licence or birth certificate .

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Police are trying to trace a woman with links to Birmingham who is wanted for questioning over allegations of witness intimidation.
West Midlands Police appealed for information on social media in a bid to find 34-year-old Charlotte Eastman.
The force told BirminghmLive she has links to Edgbaston and Staffordshire and is urging people with information to contact them.
A statement by West Midlands Police said: "Help us find Charlotte Eastman.
"The 34-year-old is wanted for questioning over allegations of witness intimidation.
"Eastman has links to #Staffordshire and #Edgbaston in #Birmingham.
"Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact police via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or call 101 anytime, quoting crime reference 20BW/11521H/20.
"Alternatively, ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
Police appeals
West Midlands Police regularly send out appeals to trace wanted men and women.
The force regularly updates a wanted gallery on its West Midlands Police website.
It enables members of the public to see who is wanted across the force.
Members of the public are then urged to contact West Midlands Police if they identify anyone in the gallery.
To go to the gallery click here
West Midlands Police also issue advice to people who believe a warrant may be out for their arrest.
The force says people who believe are wanted over a warrant should pop down to their local police station and bring some form of identification such as a passport, driving licence or birth certificate.


birminghammail--2020-01-29--'Baffles me' - Leicester City star slams referee after Carabao Cup defeat to Aston Villa

James Maddison has claimed he was baffled by the decision to not give his Leicester City side a penalty in the first half of their Carabao Cup defeat to Aston Villa .
Dean Smith 's Villa side booked their Wembley spot at the expense of the Foxes , when Trezeguet scored a stoppage time winner .
Leicester had much of the better of the opening exchanges at Villa Park and felt like they should have been given a first half penalty .
The incident occurred when Maddison fired a shot that appeared to strike the hand of Villa midfielder Marvelous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the initial protests before the VAR agreed with the decision to only give a corner .
Replays did show that Nakamba 's arm was outstretched with Brendan Rodgers claiming it was a 'definite ' penalty .
And now Maddison has posted a message on his social media , criticising the decision making process between the on-field officials and the VAR in Stockley Park .
He said : `` Fair play to Aston Villa for getting to the final and not making any excuses but how a premier league referee watching this from multiple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that this isn ’ t a penalty baffles me . ''
Sky Sports pundit Lee Hendrie agreed with Maddison 's claim suggesting Villa should have conceded a spot kick : ' I think it ’ s a penalty , '' he said .
If you ’ re gon na make the rules make them clear as day .
I feel they ’ ve got a case , for how far his arm ’ s away from his body .
There ’ s a clear case for a penalty and the referee ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

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James Maddison has claimed he was baffled by the decision to not give his Leicester City side a penalty in the first half of their Carabao Cup defeat to Aston Villa.
Dean Smith's Villa side booked their Wembley spot at the expense of the Foxes, when Trezeguet scored a stoppage time winner.
Leicester had much of the better of the opening exchanges at Villa Park and felt like they should have been given a first half penalty.
The incident occurred when Maddison fired a shot that appeared to strike the hand of Villa midfielder Marvelous Nakamba. Referee Mike Dean waved away the initial protests before the VAR agreed with the decision to only give a corner.
Replays did show that Nakamba's arm was outstretched with Brendan Rodgers claiming it was a 'definite' penalty.
And now Maddison has posted a message on his social media, criticising the decision making process between the on-field officials and the VAR in Stockley Park.
He said: "Fair play to Aston Villa for getting to the final and not making any excuses but how a premier league referee watching this from multiple angles several times comes to the conclusion that this isn’t a penalty baffles me."
Sky Sports pundit Lee Hendrie agreed with Maddison's claim suggesting Villa should have conceded a spot kick: 'I think it’s a penalty," he said. If you’re gonna make the rules make them clear as day. I feel they’ve got a case, for how far his arm’s away from his body. There’s a clear case for a penalty and the referee’s got a good view of that."


birminghammail--2020-01-29--Piers Morgan issues apology over article attacking EastEnders gay storyline

Piers Morgan has issued an apology over an article he authored in The Sun some 30 years ago .
The controversial TV presenter has been forced to apologise after the EastEnders article resurfaced on social media .
A Twitter user shared a screenshot of a print article from the tabloid newspaper on social media .
Written by Piers Morgan , the controversial Good Morning Britain host was writing about scenes in EastEnders .
Morgan , a former newspaper editor , referred to scenes of Michael Cashman ’ s character Colin sharing a kiss with another man .
The article , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offended and calling for the long-running BBC One sap to be taken off the air .
Under Morgan 's byline , he reported one viewer was `` disgusted '' - and suggests `` millions of children '' would have been watching .
The article also offensively refers to the characters as `` yuppie p***s. '' He wrote : “ Furious MPs last night demanded a ban on EastEnders as the BBC soap showed two men kissing full on the lips .
The homosexual love scene between yuppie p**fs was screened in the early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Morgan took to Twitter to apologise .
He wrote : “ I ’ m ashamed of some of the inappropriate language I used in The Sun 30 years ago about gay stars .
They were different times , but that ’ s no excuse – it was offensive , it was wrong , and I apologise for it .
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Piers Morgan has issued an apology over an article he authored in The Sun some 30 years ago.
The controversial TV presenter has been forced to apologise after the EastEnders article resurfaced on social media.
A Twitter user shared a screenshot of a print article from the tabloid newspaper on social media.
Written by Piers Morgan, the controversial Good Morning Britain host was writing about scenes in EastEnders.
Morgan, a former newspaper editor, referred to scenes of Michael Cashman’s character Colin sharing a kiss with another man.
The article, written by Morgan, reported viewers being offended and calling for the long-running BBC One sap to be taken off the air.
Under Morgan's byline, he reported one viewer was "disgusted" - and suggests "millions of children" would have been watching.
The article also offensively refers to the characters as "yuppie p***s."
He wrote: “Furious MPs last night demanded a ban on EastEnders as the BBC soap showed two men kissing full on the lips. The homosexual love scene between yuppie p**fs was screened in the early evening when millions of children were watching.”
Morgan took to Twitter to apologise.
He wrote: “I’m ashamed of some of the inappropriate language I used in The Sun 30 years ago about gay stars. They were different times, but that’s no excuse – it was offensive, it was wrong, and I apologise for it.”


birminghammail--2020-01-29--Explained: West Brom, Grady Diangana and the chances of a permanent deal

Reports have emerged on Wednesday afternoon that West Brom are looking into a deal to make winger Grady Diangana ’ s loan move from West Ham United a permanent arrangement .
The Sun say that the Irons are willing to part with their academy product for the right price and Albion are at the top of the list of suitors , having enjoyed his services this term .
BirminghamLive understands that West Ham , though , would be looking for at least double the £10m mentioned in the recent claims .
He ’ s become a fan favourite during his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passing match that he is absent from , supporters yearn for his return just a little bit more .
Here we assess Albion ’ s chances of getting Diangana permanently .
This is your round up of all things West Brom ; the one-stop shop that will keep you updated on the latest goings on at the club and beyond .
Transfers , injuries , match-days and managers , we ’ ve got you covered .
We ’ ll be bringing the very latest on the Baggies throughout the week and around the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ updated with our handy daily catch up ... • Albion complete first signing of the window - READ • What Bilic has said after Cardiff - READ For all your latest WBA news , opinion , analysis and transfer gossip , click here You can follow our West Brom reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com The first thing that must be pointed out here is that Diangana is highly valued back at West Ham , in a similar vein to Harvey Barnes at Leicester City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a high end Championship club in Albion with a view to a long-term stay , necessarily - they ’ re designed to allow the player to thrive and come back a stronger player - as Barnes has done with the Foxes .
The Irons will be looking for something similar next term , you ’ d imagine , when it comes to welcoming Diangana back into their squad .
In his time with Albion he ’ s broken into the England U21 squad , another string to the bow of his CV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ham gig until the summer of 2021 , and recently confirmed that Diangana would indeed be staying with Albion for the rest of the season after he sustained that injury against Stoke .
That said , he indicated that Diangana has a part to play at the London Stadium upon his return , and that he ’ s rated highly within the corridors of power at West Ham .
“ 100 % .
All the young players , ” Moyes told Football.London earlier in January , when asked if Diangana has a part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ d like to have a really new , young team .
Having them around would be good .
We think Grady has got something as well.
” Of course , plenty will happen between now and May .
Will both sides be in the Premier League , or ( *shudders* ) both in the Championship ?
Will they swap places in the English football league ladder , or remain in their respective divisions ?
That could well have say in the outcome of Diangana ’ s future ; Albion might be in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Hammers in the summer if they ’ re looking down on them , rather than up at them .
That said , though , West Ham will have been paying plenty of attention as to Diangana ’ s performances in the second tier and wouldn ’ t be in a rush to part with him , even for decent money .
West Ham ’ s relegation would only invite other interested parties , too .
Reports recently suggested that Albion were looking to put a deal together to persuade West Ham to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on another loan basis .
At this moment in time , his parent club are understood to be playing their cards very close to their chest .
Because there are so many permutations in terms of the fate of either club in question , the Londoners don ’ t want to commit to such an agreement .
Albion remain keen on such a deal , but that situation may only become clearer nearer to the summer transfer window opening .

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Reports have emerged on Wednesday afternoon that West Brom are looking into a deal to make winger Grady Diangana’s loan move from West Ham United a permanent arrangement.
The Sun say that the Irons are willing to part with their academy product for the right price and Albion are at the top of the list of suitors, having enjoyed his services this term.
BirminghamLive understands that West Ham, though, would be looking for at least double the £10m mentioned in the recent claims.
He’s become a fan favourite during his stay at B71, and with each passing match that he is absent from, supporters yearn for his return just a little bit more.
Here we assess Albion’s chances of getting Diangana permanently.
Rated highly
The first thing that must be pointed out here is that Diangana is highly valued back at West Ham, in a similar vein to Harvey Barnes at Leicester City.
These aren’t loan deals to a high end Championship club in Albion with a view to a long-term stay, necessarily - they’re designed to allow the player to thrive and come back a stronger player - as Barnes has done with the Foxes.
The Irons will be looking for something similar next term, you’d imagine, when it comes to welcoming Diangana back into their squad.
In his time with Albion he’s broken into the England U21 squad, another string to the bow of his CV.
What Moyes said
Boss David Moyes has the West Ham gig until the summer of 2021, and recently confirmed that Diangana would indeed be staying with Albion for the rest of the season after he sustained that injury against Stoke.
That said, he indicated that Diangana has a part to play at the London Stadium upon his return, and that he’s rated highly within the corridors of power at West Ham.
“100%. All the young players,” Moyes told Football.London earlier in January, when asked if Diangana has a part to play next term.
“I’d like to have a really new, young team. Having them around would be good. We think Grady has got something as well.”
Promotion and relegation
Of course, plenty will happen between now and May.
Will both sides be in the Premier League, or (*shudders*) both in the Championship? Will they swap places in the English football league ladder, or remain in their respective divisions?
That could well have say in the outcome of Diangana’s future; Albion might be in a position to put an offer to the Hammers in the summer if they’re looking down on them, rather than up at them.
That said, though, West Ham will have been paying plenty of attention as to Diangana’s performances in the second tier and wouldn’t be in a rush to part with him, even for decent money.
West Ham’s relegation would only invite other interested parties, too.
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Chances of staying
Reports recently suggested that Albion were looking to put a deal together to persuade West Ham to lend Diangana to them next season, on another loan basis.
At this moment in time, his parent club are understood to be playing their cards very close to their chest.
Because there are so many permutations in terms of the fate of either club in question, the Londoners don’t want to commit to such an agreement.
Albion remain keen on such a deal, but that situation may only become clearer nearer to the summer transfer window opening.


birminghammail--2020-01-29--The Leicester City Carabao Cup gaffe Aston Villa fans will love

Aston Villa ’ s Carabao Cup dream is still very much alive after a dramatic victory over Leicester City .
Villa held the Foxes 1-1 at the King Power Stadium and secured a 2-1 win in the West Midlands on Tuesday , with Trezeguet ’ s goal at the death sealing it for Dean Smith ’ s men .
A penalty shoot-out looked on the cards with Kelechi Iheanacho cancelling out Matt Targett ’ s first-half strike , before Trezeguet sent Villa Park wild at the death .
Heading into the away tie all square had given Brendan Rodgers ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – but it was Villa who prevailed .
That confidence had potentially overspilled , with one Villa fan finding some evidence of that post-match .
@ Bigmattandfries tweeted after the game : “ Cleaning up round Villa Park ( somebody ’ s got to do it ! )
and I found a bag of these on top of one of the bins .
The picture attached was of a pin badge of the Carabao Cup trophy , featuring City ’ s badge on the front with the words ‘ Carabao Cup , Wembley @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Aston Villa’s Carabao Cup dream is still very much alive after a dramatic victory over Leicester City.
Villa held the Foxes 1-1 at the King Power Stadium and secured a 2-1 win in the West Midlands on Tuesday, with Trezeguet’s goal at the death sealing it for Dean Smith’s men.
A penalty shoot-out looked on the cards with Kelechi Iheanacho cancelling out Matt Targett’s first-half strike, before Trezeguet sent Villa Park wild at the death.
Heading into the away tie all square had given Brendan Rodgers’ men hope of reaching the Wembley final – but it was Villa who prevailed.
That confidence had potentially overspilled, with one Villa fan finding some evidence of that post-match.
@Bigmattandfries tweeted after the game: “Cleaning up round Villa Park (somebody’s got to do it!) and I found a bag of these on top of one of the bins.
“Got to admire the confidence, I suppose. Unlucky lads.”
The picture attached was of a pin badge of the Carabao Cup trophy, featuring City’s badge on the front with the words ‘Carabao Cup, Wembley, 1-3-20’ written on it.


birminghammail--2020-01-30--Aldi shopper's checkout trick means customers never have to panic while packing shopping again

If you 're an Aldi customer , the chances are you 'll know the trials and tribulations of getting your shopping packed .
The supermarket 's staff routinely scans your shopping at lightning speed - and there 's a good reason for it , too .
The budget retailer opened its first store in the UK right here in Birmingham well over 20 years ago .
BirminghamLive asked the supermarket giant to explain why its checkout assistants pack so fast - and their answer gives a simple logistical reason .
We were told staff members are `` encouraged '' to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helps to keep the prices low .
They also said they realise some people may need to pack at different speeds .
And now a customer has created a hack to make your trip even easier .
On Twitter , The Liverpool Echo reports user @ Jon_Fox_ said : `` @ AldiUK friday big shop hack .
`` So much faster than packing at the shelf afterwards .
Just make sure your shopping is loaded heavy to light so nothing gets crushed . ''
The tweet was shared alongside an image showing a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It means , once shoppers get to the tills they can just put their items back in the blue bag and carry that out to the car , which should save you stress and time packing too .
And , we are not the only one who think this hack is a game changer .
On a Reddit thread , other users raved about the packing technique .
A post on the website said : `` Aldi ProTip : Line you shopping cart with an IKEA blue bag .
`` When you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the cart- BOOM !
You 're bagged and ready to go . ''

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Catherine Murphy, James Rodger)

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If you're an Aldi customer, the chances are you'll know the trials and tribulations of getting your shopping packed.
The supermarket's staff routinely scans your shopping at lightning speed - and there's a good reason for it, too.
The budget retailer opened its first store in the UK right here in Birmingham well over 20 years ago.
BirminghamLive asked the supermarket giant to explain why its checkout assistants pack so fast - and their answer gives a simple logistical reason.
We were told staff members are "encouraged" to be as efficient as possible, which helps to keep the prices low.
They also said they realise some people may need to pack at different speeds.
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And now a customer has created a hack to make your trip even easier.
On Twitter, The Liverpool Echo reports user @Jon_Fox_ said: "@AldiUK friday big shop hack.
(Image: BPM MEDIA)
"So much faster than packing at the shelf afterwards. Just make sure your shopping is loaded heavy to light so nothing gets crushed."
The tweet was shared alongside an image showing a blue IKEA shopping bag in the trolley.
It means, once shoppers get to the tills they can just put their items back in the blue bag and carry that out to the car, which should save you stress and time packing too.
Genius, we know.
And, we are not the only one who think this hack is a game changer. On a Reddit thread, other users raved about the packing technique.
A post on the website said: "Aldi ProTip: Line you shopping cart with an IKEA blue bag.
"When you check out and the cashier throws everything in the cart- BOOM! You're bagged and ready to go."


birminghammail--2020-01-30--West Brom linked with shock transfer deal for flop - reports

West Bromwich Albion are reportedly looking to bring Matej Vydra back to The Hawthorns .
Baggies boss Slaven Bilic is @ @ @ @ @ to his ranks before tomorrow ’ s 11pm deadline after securing Callum Robinson ’ s @ @ @ @ @ Albion have been linked with a catalogue of forwards and Burnley striker Vydra is the @ @ @ @ @ .
The Czech Republic international is prolific at Championship level and enjoyed successful stints in @ @ @ @ @ and Derby County .
According to Bristol Live , Albion , Nottingham Forest and Bristol @ @ @ @ @ Vydra .
Vydra spent the 2013/14 season on loan at Albion , while the club @ @ @ @ @ , but only scored three times in 25 appearances .
He ’ s barely featured @ @ @ @ @ Chris Wood , Ashley Barnes and Jay Rodriguez all preferred to him by manager Sean @ @

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West Bromwich Albion are reportedly looking to bring Matej Vydra back to The Hawthorns.
Baggies boss Slaven Bilic is looking to add another striker to his ranks before tomorrow’s 11pm deadline after securing Callum Robinson’s services earlier this week.
Albion have been linked with a catalogue of forwards and Burnley striker Vydra is the latest name to crop up.
The Czech Republic international is prolific at Championship level and enjoyed successful stints in the second tier with Watford and Derby County.
According to Bristol Live, Albion, Nottingham Forest and Bristol City are all keen on Vydra.
Vydra spent the 2013/14 season on loan at Albion, while the club was in the Premier League, but only scored three times in 25 appearances.
He’s barely featured for Burnley this season with Chris Wood, Ashley Barnes and Jay Rodriguez all preferred to him by manager Sean Dyche.


birminghammail--2020-01-30--'Roy of the Rovers' - How Renat Dadashov played in latest Wolves U23 outing against Liverpool

Dadashov led the line for Wolves ’ under-23s in their Premier League International Cup clash with Liverpool at Molineux and more than 4,000 fans were there to watch .
Dadashov joined Wolves from Estoril in the summer before immediately being loaned out to Pacos de Ferreira .
But , after a forgettable stint in Portugal , Dadashov returned to Wolves in December and is now stationed with the club ’ s second string .
Here is a breakdown of Dadashov ’ s performance against the Reds ... His work rate was his first strength to be noticed .
Straight from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defenders under pressure whenever they were passing the ball around the back .
His movement is methodical , as he doesn ’ t exert unnecessary energy , floating between the centre-backs , before exploding with bursts of speed .
His pace makes him a target for chipped balls over the top of the defence , or through balls along the ground .
Sometimes Dadashov is too keen to get off the mark to make a run .
He was pulled up for offside whilst through on goal during the first half .
Dadashov @ @ @ @ @ @ @ someone that is rather collected when in possession .
He has the ability to read passes and intercepted loose balls on a handful of occasions against Liverpool .
He doesn ’ t panic when in scoring positions , and instead looks around for better options .
Just after the half hour mark , Dadashov won possession outside of the Liverpool penalty area .
He then beat his marker with a neat backheel chop , and played Chem Campbell into a scoring position , who unfortunately missed the chance .
A definite highlight of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken goal .
In the 47th minute , Wolves countered , and the ball was whipped out to the left wing .
A low drilled cross sent the ball back into the penalty area and found Dadashov .
He took a touch , turned to beat his man , and rifled a shot to the left of a stranded goalkeeper .
Liverpool ’ s Caoimhin Kelleher could only stand and watch .
A definite target man , Dadashov demonstrated his aerial presence throughout the game .
He outjumped Liverpool defender Sepp Van Der @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stuck with the task of marking him .
Standing at 6ft 1 , Dadashov is able to hold his own and outmuscle defenders .
Notably , a shoulder to shoulder challenge in the 78th minute sent a Liverpool defender crashing to the ground .
This allowed him to get a shot away , which flew only inches past the far post .
However , the referee deemed that as a foul , which didn ’ t go down well with the 4,394 fans at Molineux .
Dadashov doesn ’ t save the physicality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defender Dion Sanderson discussed him in training .
“ He gives me a test , of course I like to be tested , it ’ s always a battle .
“ He brings out his physicality on me , so it ’ s good to have that kind of person training and playing against you every day.
” WHAT HIS COACH SAYS “ Since he ’ s come with me , he ’ s got a brilliant attitude , he ’ s got unbelievable heart and drive , ” said James Collins .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ time working on simplifying his game , he ’ s a bit ‘ Roy of the Rovers ’ .
He likes to do a bit himself .
“ Tonight , I think he did that , I think he led the line well .
“ He took his goal well , which is good .
He ’ s got to work on that , he ’ s got to get more goals .
“ I thought he helped the team , he ’ s got a lot to work on , but he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wants to get better .
“ He ’ s one for when you get up in the morning and you know that you ’ re working with him , that he ’ s going to give you everything , and he wants to pick things up .

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A bumper crowd caught a rare glimpse of Wolverhampton Wanderers’ young Azerbaijan international striker Renat Dadashov on Wednesday evening.
Dadashov led the line for Wolves’ under-23s in their Premier League International Cup clash with Liverpool at Molineux and more than 4,000 fans were there to watch.
Dadashov joined Wolves from Estoril in the summer before immediately being loaned out to Pacos de Ferreira. But, after a forgettable stint in Portugal, Dadashov returned to Wolves in December and is now stationed with the club’s second string.
Here is a breakdown of Dadashov’s performance against the Reds...
WORK RATE
His work rate was his first strength to be noticed. Straight from kick-off, Dadashov was putting the Liverpool defenders under pressure whenever they were passing the ball around the back.
His movement is methodical, as he doesn’t exert unnecessary energy, floating between the centre-backs, before exploding with bursts of speed. His pace makes him a target for chipped balls over the top of the defence, or through balls along the ground.
Sometimes Dadashov is too keen to get off the mark to make a run. He was pulled up for offside whilst through on goal during the first half.
PASSING
Dadashov comes across as an intelligent player, someone that is rather collected when in possession. He has the ability to read passes and intercepted loose balls on a handful of occasions against Liverpool. He doesn’t panic when in scoring positions, and instead looks around for better options.
Just after the half hour mark, Dadashov won possession outside of the Liverpool penalty area. He then beat his marker with a neat backheel chop, and played Chem Campbell into a scoring position, who unfortunately missed the chance.
FINISHING
A definite highlight of Dadashov’s performance was his well taken goal. In the 47th minute, Wolves countered, and the ball was whipped out to the left wing. A low drilled cross sent the ball back into the penalty area and found Dadashov. He took a touch, turned to beat his man, and rifled a shot to the left of a stranded goalkeeper. Liverpool’s Caoimhin Kelleher could only stand and watch.
STRENGTH/HEADER
A definite target man, Dadashov demonstrated his aerial presence throughout the game. He outjumped Liverpool defender Sepp Van Der Berg on many occasions, who was stuck with the task of marking him. Standing at 6ft 1, Dadashov is able to hold his own and outmuscle defenders.
Notably, a shoulder to shoulder challenge in the 78th minute sent a Liverpool defender crashing to the ground. This allowed him to get a shot away, which flew only inches past the far post. However, the referee deemed that as a foul, which didn’t go down well with the 4,394 fans at Molineux.
Dadashov doesn’t save the physicality for the matchdays, as Wolves U23s defender Dion Sanderson discussed him in training.
“He gives me a test, of course I like to be tested, it’s always a battle.
“He brings out his physicality on me, so it’s good to have that kind of person training and playing against you every day.”
WHAT HIS COACH SAYS
“Since he’s come with me, he’s got a brilliant attitude, he’s got unbelievable heart and drive,” said James Collins.
“We will spend a bit of time working on simplifying his game, he’s a bit ‘Roy of the Rovers’. He likes to do a bit himself.
“Tonight, I think he did that, I think he led the line well.
“He took his goal well, which is good. He’s got to work on that, he’s got to get more goals.
“I thought he helped the team, he’s got a lot to work on, but he’s a willing worker, he wants to get better.
“He’s one for when you get up in the morning and you know that you’re working with him, that he’s going to give you everything, and he wants to pick things up.
“He did well tonight.”


birminghammail--2020-01-30--Poundland's £1 perfume shoppers say is 'identical' to YSL version £95 more expensive

Black Country retailer Poundland is selling a perfume which shoppers say is a carbon copy of one sold by designer brand YSL .
Poundland operates multiple stores across Birmingham and beyond .
The chain , renowned for its wallet-friendly prices and eye-catching products , is headquartered in Willenhall , in the West Mids .
The retailer sells Black Dusk , a perfume priced at - yep , you guessed it right , folks - just £1 .
The Liverpool Echo reports the fragrance has caused many shoppers to take to social media to encourage others to go out and buy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Poundland 's 90ml bottle is much cheaper than YSL 's Black Opium which is priced at £96 for the same sized bottle or £132 for a 150ml .
On Facebook , one user shared a image of the perfume and said : `` For anyone who loves Black Opium like me this is in Poundland atm and smells exactly the same . ''
Another user said : `` Got these yesterday , omg I ’ m in love with black dusk can not stop smelling it , was the last one I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can stock up . ''
Black Dusk is n't the only designer replica perfume being sold at Poundland , the retailer is also selling Sensuous Rose which shoppers think is just like Roses by designer brand Chloe .

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Black Country retailer Poundland is selling a perfume which shoppers say is a carbon copy of one sold by designer brand YSL.
Poundland operates multiple stores across Birmingham and beyond.
The chain, renowned for its wallet-friendly prices and eye-catching products, is headquartered in Willenhall, in the West Mids.
The retailer sells Black Dusk, a perfume priced at - yep, you guessed it right, folks - just £1.
The Liverpool Echo reports the fragrance has caused many shoppers to take to social media to encourage others to go out and buy the product before it sells out.
Poundland's 90ml bottle is much cheaper than YSL's Black Opium which is priced at £96 for the same sized bottle or £132 for a 150ml.
On Facebook, one user shared a image of the perfume and said: "For anyone who loves Black Opium like me this is in Poundland atm and smells exactly the same."
Another user said: "Got these yesterday, omg I’m in love with black dusk can not stop smelling it,was the last one I’m on the hunt for more so can stock up."
Black Dusk isn't the only designer replica perfume being sold at Poundland, the retailer is also selling Sensuous Rose which shoppers think is just like Roses by designer brand Chloe.


birminghammail--2020-01-30--Newcastle United emerge as late rivals for Aston Villa transfer - reports

Newcastle United have emerged as rivals to Aston Villa for Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud , according to reports .
Giroud has been left in limbo at Stamford Bridge after a move to Inter Milan , to reunite with former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte , fell through .
Villa are reportedly willing to offer Giroud a route out of Chelsea before Friday ’ s 11pm deadline , but they are not able to sign him on loan after already borrowing Danny Drinkwater from Frank Lampard ’ s side .
The Mirror reports Newcastle are preparing a late bid for the France @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ahead of this summer ’ s European Championships .
Steve Bruce wanted him earlier in the window but was put off when Inter agreed terms with the forward ’ s representatives .
Now a move to the San Siro looks unlikely , the Magpies are willing to pay the £3m loan fee Chelsea are demanding , the report claims .
Tottenham have also been linked with Giroud , who has made just two starts in the Premier League this season .
Dean Smith said earlier this week he is confident of recruiting another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Genk .
“ We 've got a list of names we 're working on to get them over the line , '' said the boss .
`` Obviously , Friday night is the deadline .
We 'll continue to try and push them over the line .
I 'm as confident as I can be . ''

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Newcastle United have emerged as rivals to Aston Villa for Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud, according to reports.
Giroud has been left in limbo at Stamford Bridge after a move to Inter Milan, to reunite with former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte, fell through.
Villa are reportedly willing to offer Giroud a route out of Chelsea before Friday’s 11pm deadline, but they are not able to sign him on loan after already borrowing Danny Drinkwater from Frank Lampard’s side.
The Mirror reports Newcastle are preparing a late bid for the France international, who wants regular game time ahead of this summer’s European Championships.
Steve Bruce wanted him earlier in the window but was put off when Inter agreed terms with the forward’s representatives.
Now a move to the San Siro looks unlikely, the Magpies are willing to pay the £3m loan fee Chelsea are demanding, the report claims.
Tottenham have also been linked with Giroud, who has made just two starts in the Premier League this season.
Dean Smith said earlier this week he is confident of recruiting another attacker following the arrival of Mbwana Samatta from Genk.
“We've got a list of names we're working on to get them over the line," said the boss. "Obviously, Friday night is the deadline. We'll continue to try and push them over the line. I'm as confident as I can be."


birminghammail--2020-01-30--Massive new Greggs store plan could serve thousands of people in Walsall

A huge new Greggs bakery could be serving thousands of hungry workers at an Aldridge industrial estate if plans come to fruition .
Hortons Estate Limited has submitted a proposal to Walsall Council to build a new warehouse unit and a retail unit , along with car parking spaces , on vacant land off Wharf Approach in Aldridge .
And bosses confirmed that the `` known tenant '' of the retail space is Greggs and the unit will be designed to meet their specifications .
Representatives for Hortons said the creation of the two units would provide a huge boost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of jobs and making use of derelict land .
The warehouse facility would feature 31 car parking spaces as well as cycling spaces and a service yard .
The applicants say it would operate both day and night .
The retail unit earmarked for Greggs would come with 11 car parking spaces as well as cycling provision .
Consultants Applied Planning said : `` The application is submitted with Greggs as a known tenant and the proposed unit is designed to meet the requirements of Greggs ’ business model ( or a similar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greggs bakery will offer baked and convenience goods including bread , savoury pastries , cakes , sandwiches , soups , salads , pasta , snacks , hot wraps , confectionery hot and cold drinks and other ancillary items .
`` These items will be sold for consumption on or off the premises .
The new store will comprise a back of house area and a customer area to include a seating area allowing customers to ‘ eat in ’ .
`` The business model of the proposed Greggs will be to provide a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ industrial estate by providing baked and convenience goods for meal times during employment hours for local workers in a location which is easily accessible to the local workforce .
`` Greggs require a minimum trading day of 6am to 10pm and a minimum delivery window of 5 am to 11pm seven days a week .
`` It is envisaged that a Greggs of this size will generate 12 jobs , including a range of full and part time opportunities .
These jobs would be recruited locally . ''

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A huge new Greggs bakery could be serving thousands of hungry workers at an Aldridge industrial estate if plans come to fruition.
Hortons Estate Limited has submitted a proposal to Walsall Council to build a new warehouse unit and a retail unit, along with car parking spaces, on vacant land off Wharf Approach in Aldridge.
And bosses confirmed that the "known tenant" of the retail space is Greggs and the unit will be designed to meet their specifications.
Representatives for Hortons said the creation of the two units would provide a huge boost for the area, creating a number of jobs and making use of derelict land.
The warehouse facility would feature 31 car parking spaces as well as cycling spaces and a service yard. The applicants say it would operate both day and night.
The retail unit earmarked for Greggs would come with 11 car parking spaces as well as cycling provision.
Consultants Applied Planning said: "The application is submitted with Greggs as a known tenant and the proposed unit is designed to meet the requirements of Greggs’ business model (or a similar bakery operator).
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"The proposed Greggs bakery will offer baked and convenience goods including bread, savoury pastries, cakes, sandwiches, soups , salads, pasta, snacks, hot wraps, confectionery hot and cold drinks and other ancillary items.
"These items will be sold for consumption on or off the premises. The new store will comprise a back of house area and a customer area to include a seating area allowing customers to ‘eat in’.
"The business model of the proposed Greggs will be to provide a sustainable facility for workers within the immediate industrial estate by providing baked and convenience goods for meal times during employment hours for local workers in a location which is easily accessible to the local workforce.
"Greggs require a minimum trading day of 6am to 10pm and a minimum delivery window of 5 am to 11pm seven days a week.
"It is envisaged that a Greggs of this size will generate 12 jobs, including a range of full and part time opportunities. These jobs would be recruited locally."


birminghammail--2020-01-30--Every country hit by coronavirus so far as death toll hits 170 worldwide

China 's coronavirus death toll reached 170 on Thursday as foreign evacuees from the worst-hit region began returning home under close observation .
India and the Philippines reported their first cases , in a traveller and a student who had both been in Wuhan , the central Chinese city where the new type of coronavirus first surfaced in December .
South Korea confirmed a case that was locally spread , in a man who had contact with a patient diagnosed earlier .
Locally spread cases outside China have been a worrying concern among global health officials as potential signs of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficulty of containing it .
The World Health Organisation is reconvening experts on Thursday to assess whether the outbreak should be declared a global emergency .
The new virus has now infected more people in China than were sickened there during the 2002-2003 outbreak of SARS , another type of coronavirus .
Thursday 's figures reflected an increase of 38 deaths and 1,737 cases in 24 hours , for a total of 7,711 cases .
Of the new deaths , 37 were in the epicentre of the outbreak in Hubei province , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Three of Japan 's confirmed cases were among a group of evacuees who returned on a Government-chartered flight from Wuhan on Wednesday .
Japan 's foreign ministry said a second flight carrying 210 Japanese evacuees landed at Tokyo 's Haneda Airport on Thursday .
Reports said nine of those aboard the flight showed signs of cough and fever .
India 's health ministry said a student in Kerala state who had been studying in Wuhan was confirmed to have the virus after returning home during the Lunar New Year break .
Philippine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the country from Wuhan via Hong Kong had tested positive .
Vietnam , meanwhile , confirmed three new cases on Thursday- all people returned from Wuhan - bringing its total to five .
The patients , who are receiving treatment in Hanoi and Thanh Hoa provinces , are all in stable condition , Do Xuan Tuyen , deputy minister of health , said in a statement .
The US evacuated 195 Americans from Wuhan who are being tested and monitored at a southern California military base .
A statement from the US @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were being planned for Monday or surrounding days .
France , New Zealand , Australia , India , Singapore and other countries are also trying to remove their citizens .
Taiwan , the self-governing republic China considers its own territory , has also asked to be able to repatriate its passport holders from Wuhan but it and the UK said they were awaiting approval from Beijing .
China extended its Lunar New Year holiday to Sunday to try to contain the virus but the wave of returning travellers could potentially cause the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wu Chungeng outlined a series of rigorous temperature checks and other `` severe measures '' to detect possibly infectious passengers .
Restrictions such as those isolating Wuhan and suspending inter-provincial bus services would remain in place , he said .
`` It 's definitely very challenging but we 're confident we can exert effective control , '' Mr Wu told reporters at the briefing .
Meanwhile , WHO emergencies chief Michael Ryan spoke in Geneva after returning from Beijing .
He said China was taking `` extraordinary measures in the face of an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
To date , about 99 % of the cases are in China .
Mr Ryan estimated the death rate of the new virus at 2 % but said the figure was very preliminary .
In comparison , the SARS virus killed about 10 % of people who caught it .

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China's coronavirus death toll reached 170 on Thursday as foreign evacuees from the worst-hit region began returning home under close observation.
India and the Philippines reported their first cases, in a traveller and a student who had both been in Wuhan, the central Chinese city where the new type of coronavirus first surfaced in December.
South Korea confirmed a case that was locally spread, in a man who had contact with a patient diagnosed earlier.
Locally spread cases outside China have been a worrying concern among global health officials as potential signs of the virus spreading more easily and the difficulty of containing it.
The World Health Organisation is reconvening experts on Thursday to assess whether the outbreak should be declared a global emergency.
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The new virus has now infected more people in China than were sickened there during the 2002-2003 outbreak of SARS, another type of coronavirus.
Thursday's figures reflected an increase of 38 deaths and 1,737 cases in 24 hours, for a total of 7,711 cases.
Of the new deaths, 37 were in the epicentre of the outbreak in Hubei province, with one in the south-western province of Sichuan.
Three of Japan's confirmed cases were among a group of evacuees who returned on a Government-chartered flight from Wuhan on Wednesday.
(Image: AP)
Japan's foreign ministry said a second flight carrying 210 Japanese evacuees landed at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Thursday.
Reports said nine of those aboard the flight showed signs of cough and fever.
India's health ministry said a student in Kerala state who had been studying in Wuhan was confirmed to have the virus after returning home during the Lunar New Year break.
Philippine health officials say a woman who traveled to the country from Wuhan via Hong Kong had tested positive.
Vietnam , meanwhile, confirmed three new cases on Thursday- all people returned from Wuhan - bringing its total to five.
The patients, who are receiving treatment in Hanoi and Thanh Hoa provinces, are all in stable condition, Do Xuan Tuyen, deputy minister of health, said in a statement.
The US evacuated 195 Americans from Wuhan who are being tested and monitored at a southern California military base.
A statement from the US Embassy in Beijing said additional evacuation flights were being planned for Monday or surrounding days.
France, New Zealand, Australia, India, Singapore and other countries are also trying to remove their citizens.
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Taiwan, the self-governing republic China considers its own territory, has also asked to be able to repatriate its passport holders from Wuhan but it and the UK said they were awaiting approval from Beijing.
China extended its Lunar New Year holiday to Sunday to try to contain the virus but the wave of returning travellers could potentially cause the virus to spread further.
Transport ministry spokesman Wu Chungeng outlined a series of rigorous temperature checks and other "severe measures" to detect possibly infectious passengers.
Restrictions such as those isolating Wuhan and suspending inter-provincial bus services would remain in place, he said.
"It's definitely very challenging but we're confident we can exert effective control," Mr Wu told reporters at the briefing.
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Meanwhile, WHO emergencies chief Michael Ryan spoke in Geneva after returning from Beijing.
He said China was taking "extraordinary measures in the face of an extraordinary challenge" posed by the outbreak.
To date, about 99% of the cases are in China.
Mr Ryan estimated the death rate of the new virus at 2% but said the figure was very preliminary.
In comparison, the SARS virus killed about 10% of people who caught it.


birminghammail--2020-01-30--Universal Credit inquiry to decide if scheme should be reformed - and it wants to hear from you

A new Government inquiry has been launched into the impact of Universal Credit - and it wants to hear from claimants on how it has affected their lives .
The Economics Affairs Committee will look at whether the new scheme has met its original objectives , including how it could be reformed if it 's found to be inadequate .
The committee is asking for written submissions to be sent in .
The deadline for those is February 29 , 2020 .
So if you are fed up with the new welfare scheme and have been left struggling to survive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and perfect for your needs - then here 's a chance to have your say .
One single mum claims Universal Credit has forced her into debt over childcare costs And even the union for the workers who deliver the benefit says UC is a disaster and needs to be scrapped in favour of a more humane system .
Tell us YOUR Universal Credit stories Are you on Universal Credit , about to apply for it , or being moved across to it from existing benefits ?
We want to hear YOUR stories @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to an individual or family from the West Midlands to follow your Universal Credit experiences from the beginning .
And if you 're already on Universal Credit and having problems , we want to hear from you too .
Get in touch with your name , location and contact information to : or send a message to our social media pages : But the Government says many claimants are failing to claim extra cash they could get such as rail fare discounts , maternity grants and council tax reductions .
Changes coming into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the benefits freeze could also provide some additional funds .
One claimant says Universal Credit worked for him by offering flexibility to work while recovering from an accident , saying : `` It 's been perfectly fine for me and I do n't think you can beat it , I like it . ''
The committee will examine `` whether Universal Credit is meeting its original objectives and whether the policy assumptions reflected in its design are appropriate for different groups of claimants . ''
It will also examine the extent to which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in today ’ s labour market and changing world of work .
The Committee is seeking answers to the following questions : • How well has Universal Credit met its original objectives ?
• Were the original objectives and assumptions the right ones ?
How should they change ?
• What have been the positive and negative economic effects of Universal Credit ?
• What effect has fiscal retrenchment had on the ability of Universal Credit to successfully deliver its objectives ?
• Which claimants have benefited most from the Universal Credit reforms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ How has the world of work changed since the introduction of Universal Credit ?
Does Universal Credit ’ s design adequately reflect the reality of low-paid work ?
• If Universal Credit does not adequately reflect the lived experiences of low-paid workers , how should it be reformed ?
Lord Forsyth , Chairman of the Committee , said : `` Our committee will consider if the original objectives of Universal Credit are still fit for purpose and able to provide adequate and fair social security .
`` We will then make our recommendations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ To inform our work we want to hear from as broad a range of people as possible .
If you have a view on Universal Credit , look at our call for evidence and let us know what you think . ''
The committee says it wants to gather a diverse range of views so it can assess the true impact of the new benefit .
It is encouraging `` anyone with experience or expertise on the issue under investigation to share their views ... .
with the full knowledge that their views @ @ @ @ @ @ @ To submit your views on Universal Credit , visit the Parliament webpage here At the time of writing , the online form was not working and people were instead being asked to email their submission , name and contact details to economicaffairs @ parliament.uk

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A new Government inquiry has been launched into the impact of Universal Credit - and it wants to hear from claimants on how it has affected their lives.
The Economics Affairs Committee will look at whether the new scheme has met its original objectives, including how it could be reformed if it's found to be inadequate.
The committee is asking for written submissions to be sent in. The deadline for those is February 29, 2020.
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So if you are fed up with the new welfare scheme and have been left struggling to survive - or find it a vast improvement and perfect for your needs - then here's a chance to have your say.
One single mum claims Universal Credit has forced her into debt over childcare costs
And even the union for the workers who deliver the benefit says UC is a disaster and needs to be scrapped in favour of a more humane system.
Tell us YOUR Universal Credit stories Are you on Universal Credit, about to apply for it, or being moved across to it from existing benefits? We want to hear YOUR stories. We are especially interested in talking to an individual or family from the West Midlands to follow your Universal Credit experiences from the beginning. And if you're already on Universal Credit and having problems, we want to hear from you too. Be sure to include the location where you are based. Write to: david.bentley@reachplc.com newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk or send a message to our social media pages: Birmingham Live on Facebook Birmingham Live on Twitter
But the Government says many claimants are failing to claim extra cash they could get such as rail fare discounts, maternity grants and council tax reductions.
Changes coming into effect this year including an end to the benefits freeze could also provide some additional funds.
One claimant says Universal Credit worked for him by offering flexibility to work while recovering from an accident, saying: "It's been perfectly fine for me and I don't think you can beat it, I like it."
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The committee will examine "whether Universal Credit is meeting its original objectives and whether the policy assumptions reflected in its design are appropriate for different groups of claimants."
It will also examine the extent to which Universal Credit meets the needs of claimants in today’s labour market and changing world of work.
The Committee is seeking answers to the following questions:
How well has Universal Credit met its original objectives?
Were the original objectives and assumptions the right ones? How should they change?
What have been the positive and negative economic effects of Universal Credit?
What effect has fiscal retrenchment had on the ability of Universal Credit to successfully deliver its objectives?
Which claimants have benefited most from the Universal Credit reforms and which have lost out?
How has the world of work changed since the introduction of Universal Credit? Does Universal Credit’s design adequately reflect the reality of low-paid work?
If Universal Credit does not adequately reflect the lived experiences of low-paid workers, how should it be reformed?
Lord Forsyth, Chairman of the Committee, said: "Our committee will consider if the original objectives of Universal Credit are still fit for purpose and able to provide adequate and fair social security.
"We will then make our recommendations to Government in due course.
"To inform our work we want to hear from as broad a range of people as possible. If you have a view on Universal Credit, look at our call for evidence and let us know what you think."
The committee says it wants to gather a diverse range of views so it can assess the true impact of the new benefit.
It is encouraging "anyone with experience or expertise on the issue under investigation to share their views .... with the full knowledge that their views have value and are welcome."
To submit your views on Universal Credit, visit the Parliament webpage here
At the time of writing, the online form was not working and people were instead being asked to email their submission, name and contact details to economicaffairs@parliament.uk


birminghammail--2020-01-30--Police told mum her son was dead - then he picked up the phone

A mum who was told her son was dead by police officers has slammed the force for their mistake after he answered the phone , very much alive .
Wes McDonnell , from Northampton , was wrongly identified as the man who died in a children 's park in St Helens , near Liverpool , on Sunday .
The dad-of-three said police `` put two and two together and got five '' after finding his Facebook account and seeing he had the same name as the man found in St Helens .
His mum Anita told Mirror Online of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her door .
She said her `` heart started pounding '' after an officer asked for her name and whether he could come into the home .
The 63-year-old added : `` He came in and said 'would you like to sit down ' , I said 'why ' , he looked me in the face and said 'is your son Wesley ?
I 've got some bad news , I 'm sorry to tell you that Wesley just passed away ' .
`` I just started screaming .
I said 'no , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 'd been texting him in the morning and he did n't answer the text .
She said : `` He took ages to answer the phone .
When I heard his voice I was still crying and shaking .
I was still locked in that mindset .
`` I believed him ( the officer ) , when he said my son was dead .
I so much believed him as they are the police . ''
To make the situation worse , the family had already suffered a terrible tragedy when Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before .
`` It 's put me right back to where I was then .
I feel like I 've got the weight of the world on my head . ''
She said Merseyside Police rang her on Monday and told her they had asked Northamptonshire Police to inform next of kin about the death in St Helens .
However , she said the Northamptonshire officers who visited her home said Merseyside Police was responsible for identifying the wrong man , she claims .
She now thinks the police need to take actions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I could have had a heart attack .
My son was furious , he kept saying 'this has taken 10 years off your life ' .
`` This ca n't happen to anyone else .
I feel sorry for the two policemen who told me . ''
The mother-of-four said the officers who broke the news to her should have asked whether her son was in the forces and checked his date of birth .
Mr McDonnell said police first approached his ex-girlfriend , who gave them his mother 's details @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got the same name as the lad who died .
I 'm guessing they found his name on his ID .
They went on Facebook and typed in my name .
`` They saw I had friends on there from the forces - the lad who died was in the forces - and assumed that I 'm this lad .
`` Merseyside Police rang my mum on Monday and said that 's how they did it , they looked on Facebook .
They put two and two together and got five .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ someone 's identified when they die - is that what they do ?
Surely there 's got to be more than that . ''
The police officers who visited her home also spoke to him over the phone after his mum rang him at around 12.40pm on Monday .
He told them he had not been on Facebook since 2015 after they asked him when he was last on the site .
They also questioned whether he had any connections to Liverpool and requested proof of his identity .
Merseyside Police Assistant Chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are extremely sorry for any distress that we have caused to Mr McDonnell and his family .
`` We have had further contact with Mr McDonnell ’ s family and a full internal review is underway so we can understand exactly what happened , and assess what we can learn from this incident to ensure it does not happen again . ''
A Northamptonshire Police spokesman added : `` We do not underestimate how much distress this experience caused this family .
“ We would like to assure them that we are also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to ascertain what we can learn from it and to ensure that a similar one does not happen again.
” Mr McDonnell has submitted a complaint to Merseyside Police via the Independent Police Complaints Commission .

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A mum who was told her son was dead by police officers has slammed the force for their mistake after he answered the phone, very much alive.
Wes McDonnell, from Northampton, was wrongly identified as the man who died in a children's park in St Helens, near Liverpool, on Sunday.
The dad-of-three said police "put two and two together and got five" after finding his Facebook account and seeing he had the same name as the man found in St Helens.
His mum Anita told Mirror Online of the moment she found two police officers at her door.
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She said her "heart started pounding" after an officer asked for her name and whether he could come into the home.
The 63-year-old added: "He came in and said 'would you like to sit down', I said 'why', he looked me in the face and said 'is your son Wesley? I've got some bad news, I'm sorry to tell you that Wesley just passed away'.
"I just started screaming. I said 'no, no, no, no'. I'd been texting him in the morning and he didn't answer the text.
She said: "He took ages to answer the phone. When I heard his voice I was still crying and shaking. I was still locked in that mindset.
"I believed him (the officer), when he said my son was dead. I so much believed him as they are the police."
To make the situation worse, the family had already suffered a terrible tragedy when Mr McDonnell's sister killed herself 16 years before.
"It's put me right back to where I was then. I feel like I've got the weight of the world on my head."
She said Merseyside Police rang her on Monday and told her they had asked Northamptonshire Police to inform next of kin about the death in St Helens.
However, she said the Northamptonshire officers who visited her home said Merseyside Police was responsible for identifying the wrong man, she claims.
She now thinks the police need to take actions to prevent another blunder.
Anita added: "I could have had a heart attack. My son was furious, he kept saying 'this has taken 10 years off your life'.
"This can't happen to anyone else. I feel sorry for the two policemen who told me."
The mother-of-four said the officers who broke the news to her should have asked whether her son was in the forces and checked his date of birth.
Mr McDonnell said police first approached his ex-girlfriend, who gave them his mother's details.
He continued: "I've got the same name as the lad who died. I'm guessing they found his name on his ID. They went on Facebook and typed in my name.
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"They saw I had friends on there from the forces - the lad who died was in the forces - and assumed that I'm this lad.
"Merseyside Police rang my mum on Monday and said that's how they did it, they looked on Facebook. They put two and two together and got five.
"I can't believe that's how someone's identified when they die - is that what they do? Surely there's got to be more than that."
The police officers who visited her home also spoke to him over the phone after his mum rang him at around 12.40pm on Monday.
He told them he had not been on Facebook since 2015 after they asked him when he was last on the site.
They also questioned whether he had any connections to Liverpool and requested proof of his identity.
Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Jon Roy said: "We are extremely sorry for any distress that we have caused to Mr McDonnell and his family.
"We have had further contact with Mr McDonnell’s family and a full internal review is underway so we can understand exactly what happened, and assess what we can learn from this incident to ensure it does not happen again."
A Northamptonshire Police spokesman added: "We do not underestimate how much distress this experience caused this family.
“We would like to assure them that we are also reviewing this incident, alongside Merseyside Police, to ascertain what we can learn from it and to ensure that a similar one does not happen again.”
Mr McDonnell has submitted a complaint to Merseyside Police via the Independent Police Complaints Commission.


birminghammail--2020-01-30--'Here we go' - Birmingham City fans react to Rangers transfer rumour

Birmingham City are reported to be keen to sign Rangers winger Jordan Jones .
The Daily Record say the club is eager to land 25-year-old Jones before Friday ’ s deadline , as are Championship rivals Hull City , Stoke City , Middlesbrough and Blackburn Rovers .
League One promotion contenders Sunderland are also said to be interested in the Northern Ireland international .
Will Blunden : Would take him if hes pacey , not a striker but we need pace more than anything Steve Birkett : Looks interesting until you see the other championship teams who are interested then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come here Ian Newton : here we go late moves again they have had 30 days to sort Dan Paxton : As someone who follows rangers hed be a decent signing got a fair bit of pace and is direct @ Chattatollah : Can he play in goal ?
@ KieranBcfc89 : Tell me he ’ s not the only one we ’ re In for ?
If we have competition he wont be joining us , simple as that .
@ TheGJRichards : Heard he ’ s off to Hull .
On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Scotland have claimed that he will be off-loaded to give Steven Gerrard scope to further improve his squad .
It ’ s been claimed a loan deal would be considered , with an agreement to buy in the summer .
Earlier this week assistant Gary McAllister referred to his injury-enforced absence .
“ Recently [ Brandon ] Barker and Jones have both been injured so they need to now show more to get back into the team .
If they show enough in training they will get an opportunity.
” That came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played the final quarter hour of the 2-0 win over Ross County .
Of all the suitors Michael O ’ Neill ’ s presence at Stoke seems an obvious link - and there would be something symmetrical to a Middlesbrough homecoming .

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Birmingham City are reported to be keen to sign Rangers winger Jordan Jones.
The Daily Record say the club is eager to land 25-year-old Jones before Friday’s deadline, as are Championship rivals Hull City, Stoke City, Middlesbrough and Blackburn Rovers.
League One promotion contenders Sunderland are also said to be interested in the Northern Ireland international.
Blues fans react to the link:
Will Blunden: Would take him if hes pacey, not a striker but we need pace more than anything
Steve Birkett: Looks interesting until you see the other championship teams who are interested then ask yourself why the f*** would he come here
Ian Newton: here we go late moves again they have had 30 days to sort
Dan Paxton: As someone who follows rangers hed be a decent signing got a fair bit of pace and is direct
Dave Moore: Watch him this year he’s decent
@jashealy: Another winger? Strikers needed.
@Chattatollah: Can he play in goal ?
@KieranBcfc89: Tell me he’s not the only one we’re In for? If we have competition he wont be joining us, simple as that.
@TheGJRichards: Heard he’s off to Hull. On to the next target?
Several reports in Scotland have claimed that he will be off-loaded to give Steven Gerrard scope to further improve his squad. It’s been claimed a loan deal would be considered, with an agreement to buy in the summer.
Earlier this week assistant Gary McAllister referred to his injury-enforced absence.
“Recently [Brandon] Barker and Jones have both been injured so they need to now show more to get back into the team. If they show enough in training they will get an opportunity.”
That came off the bench on Wednesday when he played the final quarter hour of the 2-0 win over Ross County.
Of all the suitors Michael O’Neill’s presence at Stoke seems an obvious link - and there would be something symmetrical to a Middlesbrough homecoming.


birminghammail--2020-01-30--Couple wanted to run luxury Ibiza villa - and be paid 5,000 euros a month with accommodation

A prestigious recruitment firm is searching for a couple to run a luxury family villa in Ibiza - and be paid almost £5,000 a month .
Agency Silver Swan Recruitment , which has offices in London and Dubai , is listing a vacancy for a pair to manage the top-end property on the holiday island , which is a favourite with the rich and famous .
Successful candidates must have at least three to four years experience in the luxury hospitality sector , possess driving licences , be flexible with excellent organisation and communication skills .
Ideally , they should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in private households , chalets or yachts .
The job advert goes on to list some of the duties .
It states : `` Proactive communication with the family whilst they are in residence and/or back in the UK .
Laundering and ironing of all guest towels and bedsheets .
General tidiness of outside areas and terraces through the week .
General household maintenance and gardening .
`` Maintaining hygiene , health and safety standards in the kitchen Some concierge duties , such as booking restaurants , as and when necessary . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the villa or in a separate luxury two-bedroom apartment .
Holidays will be when the family is n't in residence , typically in the winter .
Applicants should be able to speak Spanish and be ready to be flown out to Ibiza for an immediate start .
Further details are available with Silver Swan Recruitment .

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A prestigious recruitment firm is searching for a couple to run a luxury family villa in Ibiza - and be paid almost £5,000 a month.
Agency Silver Swan Recruitment, which has offices in London and Dubai, is listing a vacancy for a pair to manage the top-end property on the holiday island, which is a favourite with the rich and famous.
Successful candidates must have at least three to four years experience in the luxury hospitality sector, possess driving licences, be flexible with excellent organisation and communication skills.
Ideally, they should have experience of working together, either in private households, chalets or yachts.
The job advert goes on to list some of the duties. It states: "Proactive communication with the family whilst they are in residence and/or back in the UK. Laundering and ironing of all guest towels and bedsheets. General tidiness of outside areas and terraces through the week. General household maintenance and gardening.
"Maintaining hygiene, health and safety standards in the kitchen Some concierge duties, such as booking restaurants, as and when necessary."
The accommodation being offered is either in the villa or in a separate luxury two-bedroom apartment. Holidays will be when the family isn't in residence, typically in the winter.
Applicants should be able to speak Spanish and be ready to be flown out to Ibiza for an immediate start.
Further details are available with Silver Swan Recruitment.


birminghammail--2020-01-30--British Airways flights to China grounded until end of February because of coronavirus fears

British Airways has axed flights serving mainland China until at least the end of next month because of Government coronavirus travel advice .
The airline announced that it has extended the cancellation of flights connecting Heathrow with Beijing and Shanghai up to and including February 29 .
BA normally operates daily flights from Heathrow to the two cities but these have been suspended since the Foreign and Commonwealth Office updated its advice on Tuesday to warn against `` all but essential travel '' to mainland China .
Flights to and from Hong Kong are unaffected .
A spokesman for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ customers on cancelled flights so we can discuss their travel options , including re-booking on to other carriers where possible , full refunds , or booking with BA for a later date of travel .
`` Customers can also find the latest information and options on BA.com .
`` Safety is at the heart of everything we do and we will keep the situation under review . ''
Virgin Atlantic is operating its flights between Heathrow and Shanghai as normal , saying it will `` continue to monitor the situation '' .
Several @ @ @ @ @ @ @ schedule of UK flights .
An airline industry source told the PA news agency that the FCO 's travel advice is a recommendation rather than a ban , and carriers are making individual assessments on whether to continue flights .

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British Airways has axed flights serving mainland China until at least the end of next month because of Government coronavirus travel advice.
The airline announced that it has extended the cancellation of flights connecting Heathrow with Beijing and Shanghai up to and including February 29.
BA normally operates daily flights from Heathrow to the two cities but these have been suspended since the Foreign and Commonwealth Office updated its advice on Tuesday to warn against "all but essential travel" to mainland China.
Flights to and from Hong Kong are unaffected.
A spokesman for the carrier said: "We are contacting customers on cancelled flights so we can discuss their travel options, including re-booking on to other carriers where possible, full refunds, or booking with BA for a later date of travel.
"Customers can also find the latest information and options on BA.com.
"Safety is at the heart of everything we do and we will keep the situation under review."
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Virgin Atlantic is operating its flights between Heathrow and Shanghai as normal, saying it will "continue to monitor the situation".
Several Chinese carriers are also running their usual schedule of UK flights.
An airline industry source told the PA news agency that the FCO's travel advice is a recommendation rather than a ban, and carriers are making individual assessments on whether to continue flights.