birminghammail--2020-08-03--Watch the illegal street party before gunshots were fired

This is the moment drinking and dancing at an illegal street party is caught on mobile phone footage moments before gunshots were fired injuring five people .
The gathering of more than 100 revellers took place along Dudley Road , Winson Green , in the early hours of Monday , August 3 .
A video of the scene reveals music pumping and a BBQ appears to be in full swing as people chat and sing .
But later gunshots were fired and the `` crowd quickly disperses , '' according to a shopkeeper , who handed his CCTV footage over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five people were injured as armed police swooped on the scene , which has multiple shops on both sides of the road .
One man was found with multiple pellet wounds to his legs while four others , two men and two women , also suffered minor pellet injuries .
One eye-witness said he believes rival gangs were involved in the shooting with party-goers innocently caught up in the violence .
The witness also thinks he saw a youth acting `` suspiciously '' at the scene .
`` It was a good atmosphere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who asked not to be named , told BirminghamLive .
“ I heard a few shots and everyone ran away .
I then saw this boy .
He ran around the corner and then came back .
I ’ m pretty sure I then heard more shots .
He had a scarf around his mouth and then was gone again .
`` Just by the way he was walking it looked like he was involved .
I think it ’ s two gangs fighting over territory .
I do n't think it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` They were just caught in the middle and were in the wrong place at the wrong time . ''
He believes the disorder may have started on an area of grassland near to Moilliett Street , which leads onto Dudley Road .
Police are currently investigating the incident and urged witnesses to come forward via 101 or their website , quoting crime reference number 20BW/182144Y/20 .
Birmingham Police Chief Inspector Pervez Mohammed said : “ This is a hugely reckless act , discharging a shotgun in a crowded space , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Our detectives have moved quickly to seize some potentially very significant CCTV and we ’ ll be progressing that today to try and identify offenders .
“ It also needs stressing that large gatherings like this during the Covid-19 health pandemic are completely unacceptable and dangerous .
“ We understand there may have been in excess of 100 people gathered for this street party .
They were causing concern among residents and major traffic disruption .
“ Large gatherings are still banned because there is a risk of the virus spreading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gatherings we have been encouraging people to disperse – but we will enforce and issue fines if necessary .
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This is the moment drinking and dancing at an illegal street party is caught on mobile phone footage moments before gunshots were fired injuring five people.
The gathering of more than 100 revellers took place along Dudley Road, Winson Green, in the early hours of Monday, August 3.
A video of the scene reveals music pumping and a BBQ appears to be in full swing as people chat and sing.
But later gunshots were fired and the "crowd quickly disperses," according to a shopkeeper, who handed his CCTV footage over to West Midlands Police.
Police said five people were injured as armed police swooped on the scene, which has multiple shops on both sides of the road.
One man was found with multiple pellet wounds to his legs while four others, two men and two women, also suffered minor pellet injuries.
One eye-witness said he believes rival gangs were involved in the shooting with party-goers innocently caught up in the violence. The witness also thinks he saw a youth acting "suspiciously" at the scene.
"It was a good atmosphere until that happened," the witness, who asked not to be named, told BirminghamLive.
“I heard a few shots and everyone ran away. I then saw this boy. He ran around the corner and then came back. I’m pretty sure I then heard more shots. He had a scarf around his mouth and then was gone again.
"Just by the way he was walking it looked like he was involved. I think it’s two gangs fighting over territory. I don't think it has nothing to do with the party.
"They were just caught in the middle and were in the wrong place at the wrong time."
He believes the disorder may have started on an area of grassland near to Moilliett Street, which leads onto Dudley Road.
Police are currently investigating the incident and urged witnesses to come forward via 101 or their website, quoting crime reference number 20BW/182144Y/20.
Birmingham Police Chief Inspector Pervez Mohammed said: “This is a hugely reckless act, discharging a shotgun in a crowded space, and it is lucky no-one was seriously hurt.
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“Our detectives have moved quickly to seize some potentially very significant CCTV and we’ll be progressing that today to try and identify offenders.
“It also needs stressing that large gatherings like this during the Covid-19 health pandemic are completely unacceptable and dangerous.
“We understand there may have been in excess of 100 people gathered for this street party. They were causing concern among residents and major traffic disruption.
“Large gatherings are still banned because there is a risk of the virus spreading. If we have encountered any large gatherings we have been encouraging people to disperse – but we will enforce and issue fines if necessary.”


birminghammail--2020-08-03--Bin lorry left overturned in Harborne Park Road after crash

A bin lorry driver was injured after the truck he was travelling in crashed and overturned in a city street @ @ @ @ @ injuries after the lorry crashed in Harborne Park Road on Monday morning , August 3 @ @ @ @ @ show the refuse vehicle lying on its side blocking the road at around 10am .
@ @ @ @ @ called to the scene shortly before 9.20am .
A marked police car could also be @ @ @ @ @ the road to stop drivers ' accessing the area .
The man was treated by @ @ @ @ @ being taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital .
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service @ @ @ @ @ called at 9.18am to reports of an RTC involving a bin lorry at the junction @ @ @ @ @ Green Road .
`` We sent one ambulance and paramedic officer and we treated one @ @ @ @ @ `` He was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham . ''

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A bin lorry driver was injured after the truck he was travelling in crashed and overturned in a city street.
The man suffered minor injuries after the lorry crashed in Harborne Park Road on Monday morning, August 3.
Pictures from the scene show the refuse vehicle lying on its side blocking the road at around 10am.
Firefighters and an ambulance were called to the scene shortly before 9.20am.
A marked police car could also be seen at the top of the road to stop drivers' accessing the area.
The man was treated by paramedics for minor injuries before being taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
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A spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called at 9.18am to reports of an RTC involving a bin lorry at the junction of Harborne Park Road and Green Road.
"We sent one ambulance and paramedic officer and we treated one man for minor injuries.
"He was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham."


birminghammail--2020-08-03--Lorry overturns negotiating roundabout near retail park

This is the dramatic aftermath after a lorry overturned while negotiating a busy roundabout in Bilston .
The HGV , which was n't carrying hazardous waste , ended up on its side on the Springvale Avenue island near to B & Q earlier today ( Monday , August 3 ) .
Emergency services , including firefighters and police , were called to the crash site just after 10am .
The driver managed to get out of the vehicle before arrival and was n't hurt , a spokesman for West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service confirmed .
A picture from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side at the edge of the roundabout as motorists drive close by .
West Midlands Ambulance Service said that their crews were not needed .
A West Midlands Fire Service spokesman added : `` We received a call at 10.15am to say an articulated lorry had come to rest on its side while negotiating a roundabout .
`` The driver self-extricated themselves before our arrival .
`` Crews protected the carriageway by deploying sand on a diesel and oil spillage from the vehicle .
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This is the dramatic aftermath after a lorry overturned while negotiating a busy roundabout in Bilston.
The HGV, which wasn't carrying hazardous waste, ended up on its side on the Springvale Avenue island near to B&Q earlier today (Monday, August 3).
Emergency services, including firefighters and police, were called to the crash site just after 10am.
The driver managed to get out of the vehicle before arrival and wasn't hurt, a spokesman for West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service confirmed.
A picture from the crash site shows the lorry on its side at the edge of the roundabout as motorists drive close by.
West Midlands Ambulance Service said that their crews were not needed.
A West Midlands Fire Service spokesman added: "We received a call at 10.15am to say an articulated lorry had come to rest on its side while negotiating a roundabout.
"The driver self-extricated themselves before our arrival.
"Crews protected the carriageway by deploying sand on a diesel and oil spillage from the vehicle.
"Recovery of the lorry was being arranged by the driver and the company."


birminghammail--2020-08-04--Katie Price’s real teeth revealed to be tiny spikes as veneers removed

Katie Price ’ s natural teeth have been revealed to be tiny spiked stubs as she has her veneers removed during a holiday .
As she enjoys a Turkey holiday , the former WAG and glamour model revealed her real teeth - and left fans stunned .
Katie revealed what her real teeth look like under her veneers as she had them replaced during her trip abroad .
In the clip , which Katie posted to her YouTube page , the 42-year-old smiled and joked : “ I love it when you talk dirty to me.
” The model and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with boyfriend Carl Woods last week .
She is accompanied by her children Junior , 14 , and Princess , 13 , last week .
Katie wrote on top of the image : “ Here it goes @ Dental_Centre_Turkey a brand new colour and new teeth ” followed by an emoji of a tooth .
A source told The Sun : “ Katie has had problems with her veneers for years , so she 's getting them done again soon – and Carl is coming too .
“ He 's paying for his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his own money . ''
Katie could be heard saying : ” Argh , it f**king hurts .
Help , ouch , It 's hurting me.
” It comes as her son Harvey , whose father is former Aston Villa striker Dwight Yorke , remains in hospital as he faces an agonising health battle .
Harvey was rushed into intensive care last month , with the lack of reaction from dad Dwight leaving Katie `` furious '' , according to reports .

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Katie Price’s natural teeth have been revealed to be tiny spiked stubs as she has her veneers removed during a holiday.
As she enjoys a Turkey holiday, the former WAG and glamour model revealed her real teeth - and left fans stunned.
Katie revealed what her real teeth look like under her veneers as she had them replaced during her trip abroad.
In the clip, which Katie posted to her YouTube page, the 42-year-old smiled and joked: “I love it when you talk dirty to me.”
The model and mum of five jetted off to Turkey with boyfriend Carl Woods last week.
She is accompanied by her children Junior, 14, and Princess, 13, last week.
Katie wrote on top of the image: “Here it goes @Dental_Centre_Turkey a brand new colour and new teeth” followed by an emoji of a tooth.
A source told The Sun: “Katie has had problems with her veneers for years, so she's getting them done again soon – and Carl is coming too.
“He's paying for his own, though – Carl's got his own money."
Katie could be heard saying: ”Argh, it f**king hurts. Help, ouch, It's hurting me.”
It comes as her son Harvey, whose father is former Aston Villa striker Dwight Yorke, remains in hospital as he faces an agonising health battle.
Harvey was rushed into intensive care last month, with the lack of reaction from dad Dwight leaving Katie "furious", according to reports.


birminghammail--2020-08-04--Sergeant accused of having sex with junior cops inside station

A police sergeant is to face a misconduct hearing after he allegedly had sex with junior officers inside their station .
Adam Reed is also accused of secretly taking photos of a female colleague 's feet , only to later admit doing so because he had a `` foot fetish '' .
The former sergeant is due to answer to three alleged breaches of conduct next week in relation to authority , respect and courtesy , duties and responsibilities , and discreditable conduct .
Details of the allegations facing Mr Reed published on South Wales Police 's website said he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community support officer while on duty at Cardiff Central police station on May 29 2018 .
It is also alleged that he received oral sex from colleague Pc Jemma Dicks on various dates between November 2017 and August 2018 at the same station .
Then , on October 9 2018 , Reed is accused of using his phone to covertly take photographs of the feet of a female officer from the force 's professional standards department while she was in his office .
Details of the allegations say : `` He has since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has a foot fetish . ''
The professional standards officer was speaking to Mr Reed in relation to a matter he had referred to the department involving Pc Dicks .
Pc Dicks also faces allegations of breaches involving duties and responsibilities and/or discreditable conduct , and that they amount to gross misconduct relating to the allegation that she gave oral sex to Mr Reed .
The misconduct hearing is due to take place on August 10 .

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A police sergeant is to face a misconduct hearing after he allegedly had sex with junior officers inside their station.
Adam Reed is also accused of secretly taking photos of a female colleague's feet, only to later admit doing so because he had a "foot fetish".
The former sergeant is due to answer to three alleged breaches of conduct next week in relation to authority, respect and courtesy, duties and responsibilities, and discreditable conduct.
Details of the allegations facing Mr Reed published on South Wales Police's website said he allegedly had sex with an unnamed police community support officer while on duty at Cardiff Central police station on May 29 2018.
It is also alleged that he received oral sex from colleague Pc Jemma Dicks on various dates between November 2017 and August 2018 at the same station.
Then, on October 9 2018, Reed is accused of using his phone to covertly take photographs of the feet of a female officer from the force's professional standards department while she was in his office.
Details of the allegations say: "He has since disclosed that he did so because he has a foot fetish."
The professional standards officer was speaking to Mr Reed in relation to a matter he had referred to the department involving Pc Dicks.
Pc Dicks also faces allegations of breaches involving duties and responsibilities and/or discreditable conduct, and that they amount to gross misconduct relating to the allegation that she gave oral sex to Mr Reed.
The misconduct hearing is due to take place on August 10.


birminghammail--2020-08-04--Brits have just weeks to apply for £5,000 home improvement payments

Brits can now apply for a £5,000 home improvement voucher - with new details emerging which reveal who qualifies .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the pledge during his July mini-Budget , in the wake of the coronavirus crisis .
As the government scrambled to deal with the economic fallout from the unprecedented pandemic , Mr Sunak unveiled a raft of new measures .
As well as the Eat Out to Help Out scheme , Mr Sunak announced the home improvement vouchers , revealing it could also open up 100,000 jobs in areas such as insulation , double glazing and plumbing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give over 600,000 homeowners in England £5,000 and £10,000 and could save families hundreds each and every year .
`` Green home improvements will save people money on their energy bills , help to cut carbon emissions , and create new work for many thousands of builders , plumbers and other tradespeople , '' Business and Energy Secretary Alok Sharma , said .
The grants will be available in three different sections - including solid wall , under-floor , cavity wall or roof insulation , air source or ground source heat pump , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their voucher for further energy saving measures , including double or triple glazing/secondary glazing , when replacing single glazing , energy efficient doors , and hot water tank/appliance tank thermostats/heating controls .
Chief executive of the Energy Saving Trust , Mike Thornton , said : `` The Green Homes Grant is a significant investment by the government in energy efficiency which will provide long term benefits to householders and the environment by cutting fuel bills and reducing carbon emissions . ''
He continued : `` It will particularly help low-income households access much-needed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I would really encourage homeowners to apply for the scheme . ''
The scheme will equate to £5,000 per qualifying household , while those on the lowest incomes will get £10,000 to cover their entire home improvement bill .
Homeowners across England will be offered a list of approved TrustMark and MCS registered tradespeople in their local area who will then carry out the work .
Vouchers will start to be issued from the end of September , the government has already confirmed .

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Brits can now apply for a £5,000 home improvement voucher - with new details emerging which reveal who qualifies.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the pledge during his July mini-Budget, in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.
As the government scrambled to deal with the economic fallout from the unprecedented pandemic, Mr Sunak unveiled a raft of new measures.
As well as the Eat Out to Help Out scheme, Mr Sunak announced the home improvement vouchers, revealing it could also open up 100,000 jobs in areas such as insulation, double glazing and plumbing.
The new Green Homes Grant will give over 600,000 homeowners in England £5,000 and £10,000 and could save families hundreds each and every year.
"Green home improvements will save people money on their energy bills, help to cut carbon emissions, and create new work for many thousands of builders, plumbers and other tradespeople," Business and Energy Secretary Alok Sharma, said.
The grants will be available in three different sections - including solid wall, under-floor, cavity wall or roof insulation, air source or ground source heat pump, and solar thermal.
Households can use their voucher for further energy saving measures, including double or triple glazing/secondary glazing, when replacing single glazing, energy efficient doors, and hot water tank/appliance tank thermostats/heating controls.
Chief executive of the Energy Saving Trust, Mike Thornton, said: "The Green Homes Grant is a significant investment by the government in energy efficiency which will provide long term benefits to householders and the environment by cutting fuel bills and reducing carbon emissions."
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He continued: "It will particularly help low-income households access much-needed funds to make their homes warmer. I would really encourage homeowners to apply for the scheme."
The scheme will equate to £5,000 per qualifying household, while those on the lowest incomes will get £10,000 to cover their entire home improvement bill.
Homeowners across England will be offered a list of approved TrustMark and MCS registered tradespeople in their local area who will then carry out the work.
Vouchers will start to be issued from the end of September, the government has already confirmed.


birminghammail--2020-08-04--West Brom-linked Ajeti considering future after stalling Celtic move - report

West Ham United striker Albian Ajeti is still undecided over his future .
Ajeti has been linked with West Brom and Celtic ahead of this summer with a loan move mooted .
According to Sky Sports , a deal that would see the Swiss international join Celtic on a loan deal with a view to making it permanent for £5m was supposed to go ahead last week , but it did n't .
That was because Ajeti asked for more time to consider his future .
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Sign up at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instructions here According to the report , the 23-year-old is attracted by the prospect of playing European football with Celtic , but he is keen to stay in the Premier League , something West Brom would be able to offer him .
Though , a number of other top-flight clubs are said to be interested .
Ajeti is currently on holiday in Sardinia and it 's now believed he will take his time before making a decision on where he wants to go next .
He only joined last year on an £8m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just nine league appearances , he is now expected to move on .
Ajeti , a 10-time Switzerland international , scored 29 times in 58 league appearances for Basel to earn his move to the Premier League but he has n't managed any goals since .

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West Ham United striker Albian Ajeti is still undecided over his future.
Ajeti has been linked with West Brom and Celtic ahead of this summer with a loan move mooted.
According to Sky Sports, a deal that would see the Swiss international join Celtic on a loan deal with a view to making it permanent for £5m was supposed to go ahead last week, but it didn't.
That was because Ajeti asked for more time to consider his future.
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According to the report, the 23-year-old is attracted by the prospect of playing European football with Celtic, but he is keen to stay in the Premier League, something West Brom would be able to offer him.
Though, a number of other top-flight clubs are said to be interested.
Ajeti is currently on holiday in Sardinia and it's now believed he will take his time before making a decision on where he wants to go next.
He only joined last year on an £8m deal from Basel, but having made just nine league appearances, he is now expected to move on.
Ajeti, a 10-time Switzerland international, scored 29 times in 58 league appearances for Basel to earn his move to the Premier League but he hasn't managed any goals since.


birminghammail--2020-08-04--Dixons Carphone to cut 800 jobs as high street crisis deepens

Retailer Dixons Carphone plans to slash around 800 jobs as it changes the way its stores are managed to focus on customer service .
The company , which owns Currys PC World , said it had started to consult with some of its staff as it removes some roles from its stores .
Dixons said it would `` create a flatter management structure '' by taking away `` business adviser roles in stores without a business hub '' .
It said the changes will make it easier for customers to shop in its stores .
Dixons Carphone chief operating officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ committed to our stores as part of an omnichannel future , where we offer the best of online and stores to our customers .
`` As part of this , we want to empower our store leadership teams , create a flatter management structure and make it easy for our customers to shop with us , however they choose .
`` This proposal will ensure in-store roles are focused on giving a seamless customer experience and exceptional service across all our customer channels , whether online or in-store .
`` Sadly , this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consultation with some of our store colleagues .
This was not an easy decision and we 'll do everything possible to look after those colleagues we ca n't find new roles for , financially and otherwise . ''

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Retailer Dixons Carphone plans to slash around 800 jobs as it changes the way its stores are managed to focus on customer service.
The company, which owns Currys PC World, said it had started to consult with some of its staff as it removes some roles from its stores.
Dixons said it would "create a flatter management structure" by taking away "business adviser roles in stores without a business hub".
It said the changes will make it easier for customers to shop in its stores.
Dixons Carphone chief operating officer Mark Allsop said: "We remain committed to our stores as part of an omnichannel future, where we offer the best of online and stores to our customers.
"As part of this, we want to empower our store leadership teams, create a flatter management structure and make it easy for our customers to shop with us, however they choose.
"This proposal will ensure in-store roles are focused on giving a seamless customer experience and exceptional service across all our customer channels, whether online or in-store.
"Sadly, this proposal means we have now entered into consultation with some of our store colleagues. This was not an easy decision and we'll do everything possible to look after those colleagues we can't find new roles for, financially and otherwise."


birminghammail--2020-08-04--How often is Universal Credit paid and can you change it? These are the rules

Universal Credit is a new benefit for those who are on a low income or out of work .
But how often is it paid , and is there any way to alter that ?
The DWP says that if you have lost your job or are working reduced hours you may be able to claim Universal Credit , New Style Jobseeker ’ s Allowance ( New Style JSA ) , New Style Employment and Support Allowance ( New Style ESA ) or Employment and Support Allowance ( ESA ) .
The good news is that New Style JSA and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their own or at the same time as Universal Credit , so they advise applying for Universal Credit anyway , particularly if you pay rent or have children to support .
How often Universal Credit is paid You have to wait around five weeks for your first Universal Credit and after that it is usually paid once a month on the same date , if you are England and Wales .
The monthly pay date will generally be the same date you received your first payment of the benefit .
Due dates can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a weekend or bank holiday in a particular month - as will happen for some people with Universal Credit payment dates over the August Bank Holiday .
Claimants in Scotland have the option of being twice a month rather than monthly .
In Northern Ireland , Universal Credit is normally paid to a household twice a month .
Can you change how often you 're paid ?
The DWP said : `` Universal Credit ( UC ) prepares claimants for the world of work in which 75 per cent of employees are paid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take responsibility for their own financial affairs .
`` To that end , Universal Credit is paid in a single monthly sum to households who are expected to manage their own budgets . ''
This move to a single monthly household payment is a significant change to the way most benefits are currently paid .
In instances where it is identified that a claimant is finding it difficult to budget monthly , they can have their Universal Credit divided over the month to be paid more frequently - either twice monthly or , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ month .
In cases where Universal Credit includes housing costs , the DWP would also arrange to pay rent straight to the landlord to safeguard the claimant 's home .
So in some cases , the Department for Work and Pensions will allow the payment frequency to be changed .
This is called an Alternative Payment Arrangement ( APA ) .
These arrangements are for those claimants who can not manage their single monthly payment and where there is a risk of financial harm to the claimant and/or their family .
Alternative Payment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ housing costs of Universal Credit as a Managed Payment ( MP ) direct to the landlord • split payment of an award between partners How to get an Alternative Payment Arrangement An Alternative Payment Arrangement can be considered at any point during the Universal Credit claim .
The need for such a change may be identified at the outset by a work coach , or case manager , or at any time during the claim , such as if the claimant is struggling with the single monthly payment .
They can also be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , their representative or their landlord .
APA will be considered on a case-by-case basis .
A claimant can have one or more APA based on their individual circumstances .
Universal Credit staff make the decision whether to award an APA taking account of numerous factors .
The DWP looks at such things as : • is the claimant managing to pay their bills on time , particularly their rent , and have they fallen into arrears in the past , or are they currently in arrears ?
• do they think they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ budget , taking account of their income and outgoings over a calendar month ?
• if the claimant is part of a couple , are they used to managing their money together and do they think they will be able to manage the single Universal Credit payment to the household ?
• is the claimant vulnerable ( maybe they have addiction problems or are previously homeless ) ?
The Alternative Payment Arrangement personal factors taken into consideration by officials include the following : If the claimant is making the request for an Alternative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : • via their online Universal Credit account ( they use their account to report changes , send messages to their work coach and find support ) • during meetings and conversations with their work coach/case manager These alternative arrangements are regularly reviewed , usually every three months , to decide if the claimant is now capable of managing a single monthly payment .

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During the coronavirus pandemic, millions of people have turned to the DWP for help from Universal Credit.
This is a new welfare scheme for those who are on a low income or out of work.
But how often is it paid, and is there any way to alter that?
The DWP says that if you have lost your job or are working reduced hours you may be able to claim Universal Credit, New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance (New Style JSA), New Style Employment and Support Allowance (New Style ESA) or Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).
The good news is that New Style JSA and New Style ESA can be claimed on their own or at the same time as Universal Credit, so officials advise applying for Universal Credit anyway, particularly if you have rent to pay or children to support.
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How often Universal Credit is paid
You have to wait around five weeks for your first Universal Credit payout and after that it is usually paid once a month on the same date, if you are living in England or Wales.
The monthly pay date will generally be the same date you received your first payment of the benefit.
Due dates can vary if they happen to fall on a weekend or bank holiday in a particular month - as will happen for some people with Universal Credit payment dates over the August Bank Holiday.
Claimants in Scotland have the option of being paid twice a month rather than monthly.
In Northern Ireland, Universal Credit is normally paid to a household twice a month.
Can you change how often you're paid?
The DWP said: "Universal Credit (UC) prepares claimants for the world of work in which 75 per cent of employees are paid monthly. It also encourages claimants to take responsibility for their own financial affairs.
"To that end, Universal Credit is paid in a single monthly sum to households who are expected to manage their own budgets."
But it acknowledges that this move to a single monthly household payment is a significant change to the way most benefits are currently paid.
In instances where it is identified that a claimant is finding it difficult to budget monthly, they can have their Universal Credit divided over the month to be paid more frequently - either twice monthly or, in exceptional cases, four times a month.
In cases where Universal Credit includes housing costs, the DWP would also arrange to pay rent straight to the landlord to safeguard the claimant's home.
So in some cases, the Department for Work and Pensions will allow the payment frequency to be changed.
This is called an Alternative Payment Arrangement (APA).
These arrangements are for those claimants who cannot manage their single monthly payment and where there is a risk of financial harm to the claimant and/or their family.
Alternative Payment Arrangements come in three types:
paying housing costs of Universal Credit as a Managed Payment (MP) direct to the landlord
more frequent than monthly payments
split payment of an award between partners
How to get an Alternative Payment Arrangement
An Alternative Payment Arrangement can be considered at any point during the Universal Credit claim.
The need for such a change may be identified at the outset by a work coach, or case manager, or at any time during the claim, such as if the claimant is struggling with the single monthly payment.
They can also be triggered by information received from the claimant, their representative or their landlord.
APA will be considered on a case-by-case basis. A claimant can have one or more of these arrangements based on their individual circumstances.
Universal Credit staff make the decision whether to award an APA taking account of numerous factors.
The DWP looks at such things as:
is the claimant managing to pay their bills on time, particularly their rent, and have they fallen into arrears in the past, or are they currently in arrears?
do they think they will be able to manage a monthly budget, taking account of their income and outgoings over a calendar month?
if the claimant is part of a couple, are they used to managing their money together and do they think they will be able to manage the single Universal Credit payment to the household?
is the claimant vulnerable (maybe they have addiction problems or are previously homeless)?
The Alternative Payment Arrangement personal factors taken into consideration by officials include the following:
addiction problems
rent arrears
mental health issues
learning difficulties
previously homeless
If the claimant is making the request for an Alternative Payment Arrangement, this can either be:
via their online Universal Credit account (they use their account to report changes, send messages to their work coach and find support)
during meetings and conversations with their work coach/case manager
by phoning Universal Credit on 0800 328 5644
These alternative arrangements are regularly reviewed, usually every three months, to decide if the claimant is now capable of managing a single monthly payment.


birminghammail--2020-08-04--Man and woman appear in court after remains found in suitcase

A man and a woman have appeared in court charged in connection with the discovery of human remains in suitcases in May .
Gareeca Conita Gordon , 27 , and Mahesh Sorathiya , 38 , appeared at Bristol Crown Court for a hearing on Tuesday morning .
Gordon , who appeared via video link , is accused of murdering Pheonix Netts , 28 , in Birmingham earlier this year .
Sorathiya , who attended court in person , is accused of assisting an offender , namely Gordon .
Neither of the defendants entered a plea to the charge against them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said a trial , expected to last for two weeks , had been listed at the court on November 2 .
He refused an application to transfer the case to Birmingham Crown Court .
Gordon , of Salisbury Road , Birchfield , Birmingham , is accused of murdering Ms Netts between April 14 and May 12 .
Sorathiya , of Denmore Gardens , Wolverhampton , is accused of assisting Gordon between April 25 and May 12 .
Andrew Smith QC appeared for the prosecution during the hearing , while Gordon was represented by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The charges relate to the discovery of human remains close to a quarry , near Coleford in the Forest of Dean , on May 12 .
Last month , officers from West Midlands Police carried out searches at Handsworth Cemetery in Camp Lane , Birmingham , in connection with the case .

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A man and a woman have appeared in court charged in connection with the discovery of human remains in suitcases in May.
Gareeca Conita Gordon, 27, and Mahesh Sorathiya, 38, appeared at Bristol Crown Court for a hearing on Tuesday morning.
Gordon, who appeared via video link, is accused of murdering Pheonix Netts, 28, in Birmingham earlier this year.
Sorathiya, who attended court in person, is accused of assisting an offender, namely Gordon.
Neither of the defendants entered a plea to the charge against them during the hearing.
Judge Martin Picton said a trial, expected to last for two weeks, had been listed at the court on November 2.
He refused an application to transfer the case to Birmingham Crown Court.
Gordon, of Salisbury Road, Birchfield, Birmingham, is accused of murdering Ms Netts between April 14 and May 12.
Sorathiya, of Denmore Gardens, Wolverhampton, is accused of assisting Gordon between April 25 and May 12.
Andrew Smith QC appeared for the prosecution during the hearing, while Gordon was represented by Mary Cowe and Sorathiya by Eugene Hickey.
The charges relate to the discovery of human remains close to a quarry, near Coleford in the Forest of Dean, on May 12.
Last month, officers from West Midlands Police carried out searches at Handsworth Cemetery in Camp Lane, Birmingham, in connection with the case.


birminghammail--2020-08-04--Mum says baby 'saved her life' after grapefruit-sized rare cancer spotted

A mum has told how her `` baby saved her life '' after a grapefruit-sized rare cancer was spotted during a pre-natal scan .
Rachel Bailey , 28 , had no idea she had a mass on her kidney until she went in for a baby check-up at 21 weeks pregnant .
While her baby was healthy , the scan revealed a previously undetected 6cm tumour , which medics said might not otherwise have been found in time .
And just weeks after she 'd given birth to baby daughter Phoenix , weighing 4lb 4oz , she underwent robotic surgery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her kidney .
Keen to breastfeed Phoenix around the surgery , Rachel was able to have the procedure and be back home for cuddles just 25 hours after being admitted to hospital .
Dog walker Rachel , from Southwark in south London , said : “ I ’ m very lucky I was pregnant , otherwise I wouldn ’ t have known about the tumour .
`` I have always wanted a family and I waited so long to get pregnant .
“ Without Phoenix , the midwives , Ben and the urology @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot more stressful .
`` With them fighting my corner , I didn ’ t feel like I was doing this on my own.
” Mr Ben Challacombe , the consultant urological surgeon at Guy ’ s and St Thomas ’ NHS Foundation Trust who operated on Rachel , said : “ Rachel ’ s situation is rare .
`` I have done over 1,000 robot kidney operations and only had one other similar case .
“ If Rachel hadn ’ t been pregnant , her tumour may not have been spotted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been different .
It may be that her baby saved her life . ''
Rachel was 21 weeks pregnant when she started bleeding and went to St Thomas ’ Hospital for an emergency check-up , in January this year .
An MRI and biopsy showed the tumour was malignant , but caught in the early stages and likely to be slow-growing .
Doctors suggested Rachel complete her pregnancy but be induced early to allow surgery .
But when lockdown was enforced in late March , Rachel ’ s induction and surgery were cancelled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the midwife team at St Thomas ’ decided she needed to be induced at 38 weeks .
It was as midwives were about to induce Rachel they realised she was already in labour and little Phoenix was born naturally .
Rachel said : `` Suddenly everything was back on again and it was a rollercoaster of emotions , but I tried not to stress out my baby .
`` I had been doing hypnobirthing and pregnancy yoga so I understood the importance of trying to keep relaxed .
“ I was really trying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and I would talk to her all the time .
`` When the time came for my induction , I had to go in by myself because of Covid [ restrictions ] , but the midwives were all lovely . ''
Mr Challacombe , clinical robotic surgery lead at Guy ’ s and St Thomas ’ , then arranged for Rachel to have her tumour removed as soon as possible after her baby was born , following two weeks of self-isolation .
The procedure was a collaboration with Guy ’ s and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ London Bridge Hospital .
During lockdown , the centre was kept as a Covid-free site , to treat around 800 NHS cancer patients in a safe environment .
Rachel had key-hole surgery on HCA ’ s facilities at Guy ’ s using the da Vinci Xi robot the following day to remove her tumour , which had grown 3cm since first being spotted .
Rachel said : `` After the birth , the worry about the surgery set in .
`` I had to leave Phoenix , and I had always wanted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowed to come into the hospital with me .
`` I had just given birth and was trying to recover , and then I was desperately trying to breastfeed and express milk for her .
`` As she was so tiny , she needed to be with me . ''
Mr Challacombe added : `` It was a very complicated operation as the tumour had grown much bigger than you would have expected in that time .
`` It was one of the biggest partial removals I have done without removing the whole @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that , as it would cause a bigger scar , more pain , and mean a slower recovery for Rachel .
“ We knew she wanted to be with her baby so we did everything we could to get her home as soon as possible .
`` It ’ s been a very positive outcome for Rachel and she and Phoenix are doing really well Doctors will keep a close eye on Rachel in the coming months and years , but they are confident they removed all of the 9cm tumour and she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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A mum has told how her "baby saved her life" after a grapefruit-sized rare cancer was spotted during a pre-natal scan.
Rachel Bailey, 28, had no idea she had a mass on her kidney until she went in for a baby check-up at 21 weeks pregnant.
While her baby was healthy, the scan revealed a previously undetected 6cm tumour, which medics said might not otherwise have been found in time.
And just weeks after she'd given birth to baby daughter Phoenix, weighing 4lb 4oz, she underwent robotic surgery to remove the tumour and part of her kidney.
Keen to breastfeed Phoenix around the surgery, Rachel was able to have the procedure and be back home for cuddles just 25 hours after being admitted to hospital.
Dog walker Rachel, from Southwark in south London, said: “I’m very lucky I was pregnant, otherwise I wouldn’t have known about the tumour.
"I have always wanted a family and I waited so long to get pregnant.
(Image: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundat SWNS)
"Phoenix has been a blessing.
“Without Phoenix, the midwives, Ben and the urology team, this experience would have been a lot more stressful.
"With them fighting my corner, I didn’t feel like I was doing this on my own.”
Mr Ben Challacombe, the consultant urological surgeon at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust who operated on Rachel, said: “Rachel’s situation is rare.
"I have done over 1,000 robot kidney operations and only had one other similar case.
“If Rachel hadn’t been pregnant, her tumour may not have been spotted until later when the outcome could have been different. It may be that her baby saved her life."
Rachel was 21 weeks pregnant when she started bleeding and went to St Thomas’ Hospital for an emergency check-up, in January this year.
An MRI and biopsy showed the tumour was malignant, but caught in the early stages and likely to be slow-growing.
Doctors suggested Rachel complete her pregnancy but be induced early to allow surgery.
But when lockdown was enforced in late March, Rachel’s induction and surgery were cancelled.
(Image: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundat SWNS)
The baby started measuring small so the midwife team at St Thomas’ decided she needed to be induced at 38 weeks.
It was as midwives were about to induce Rachel they realised she was already in labour and little Phoenix was born naturally.
Rachel said: "Suddenly everything was back on again and it was a rollercoaster of emotions, but I tried not to stress out my baby.
"I had been doing hypnobirthing and pregnancy yoga so I understood the importance of trying to keep relaxed.
“I was really trying to encourage my baby to come naturally, and I would talk to her all the time.
"When the time came for my induction, I had to go in by myself because of Covid [restrictions], but the midwives were all lovely."
Mr Challacombe, clinical robotic surgery lead at Guy’s and St Thomas’, then arranged for Rachel to have her tumour removed as soon as possible after her baby was born, following two weeks of self-isolation.
The procedure was a collaboration with Guy’s and St Thomas’ and HCA’s London Bridge Hospital.
During lockdown, the centre was kept as a Covid-free site, to treat around 800 NHS cancer patients in a safe environment.
Rachel had key-hole surgery on HCA’s facilities at Guy’s using the da Vinci Xi robot the following day to remove her tumour, which had grown 3cm since first being spotted.
Rachel said: "After the birth, the worry about the surgery set in.
"I had to leave Phoenix, and I had always wanted to breastfeed, but she wasn’t allowed to come into the hospital with me.
"I had just given birth and was trying to recover, and then I was desperately trying to breastfeed and express milk for her.
"As she was so tiny, she needed to be with me."
Mr Challacombe added: "It was a very complicated operation as the tumour had grown much bigger than you would have expected in that time.
"It was one of the biggest partial removals I have done without removing the whole kidney.
"We wanted to avoid that, as it would cause a bigger scar, more pain, and mean a slower recovery for Rachel.
“We knew she wanted to be with her baby so we did everything we could to get her home as soon as possible.
"It’s been a very positive outcome for Rachel and she and Phoenix are doing really well
Doctors will keep a close eye on Rachel in the coming months and years, but they are confident they removed all of the 9cm tumour and she doesn’t need radiotherapy or chemotherapy.


birminghammail--2020-08-04--City's Covid-19 cases nearly double UK average and 'remains prevalent'

Alarming figures show a steady increase in the number of coronavirus cases in Wolverhampton - where the deadly virus `` remains prevalent '' .
The latest stats reveal there were an average of 15.26 cases per 100,000 residents over the seven days to August 1 , up from 14.49 cases a week before .
This is nearly double the national average , which is around eight cases per 100,000 people .
Wolverhampton ’ s Director of Public Health John Denley said the majority of these new cases have been linked to family clusters or contacts of known cases .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Wolverhampton over the last couple of weeks show that Covid-19 remains prevalent in the city and reminds us just how easy the virus can spread , particularly within households and from one family to another .
`` We 've also noticed that many of these new cases are asymptomatic , meaning that individuals have not had symptoms at the time of their test .
`` It 's important we identify them , because people without symptoms can still pass on the virus .
That ’ s why we 're shifting towards more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asymptomatic but are in health and social care settings and workplace or community settings where they may be at greater risk of contracting Covid-19 .
`` We have been promoting this proactive testing and the increase in cases is partly a result of this .
`` We are reviewing a range of other indicators to give us a fuller picture of coronavirus activity in the city and at present we still believe that the risk to the community remains low – but we need to ensure it stays that way and avoid a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why we must take collective responsibility in combating the virus by observing social distancing , wearing face coverings in enclosed public spaces and regularly washing our hands for at least 20 seconds .
`` If you have got symptoms of Covid-19 – a high temperature , a new , continuous cough , or loss or change to your sense of smell or taste – or if you feel you may have been exposed to someone with Covid-19 , you must self-isolate for at least 10 days , including from members of your own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also need to arrange a test as soon as possible by visiting GOV.UK or calling 119 . ''
The test is quick and free , and involves taking a swab of the inside of the nose and the back of the throat with a long cotton bud .
Anyone who tests positive for Covid-19 will be contacted by NHS Test and Trace and will be asked to share information about people that have been close contacts recently .
People can also use the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust 's Ask A & E tool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and speak to a healthcare professional via video chat if required .

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Alarming figures show a steady increase in the number of coronavirus cases in Wolverhampton - where the deadly virus "remains prevalent".
The latest stats reveal there were an average of 15.26 cases per 100,000 residents over the seven days to August 1, up from 14.49 cases a week before.
This is nearly double the national average, which is around eight cases per 100,000 people.
Wolverhampton’s Director of Public Health John Denley said the majority of these new cases have been linked to family clusters or contacts of known cases.
He added: "The increase in cases in Wolverhampton over the last couple of weeks show that Covid-19 remains prevalent in the city and reminds us just how easy the virus can spread, particularly within households and from one family to another.
"We've also noticed that many of these new cases are asymptomatic, meaning that individuals have not had symptoms at the time of their test.
"It's important we identify them, because people without symptoms can still pass on the virus. That’s why we're shifting towards more proactive testing for people who may be asymptomatic but are in health and social care settings and workplace or community settings where they may be at greater risk of contracting Covid-19.
"We have been promoting this proactive testing and the increase in cases is partly a result of this.
"We are reviewing a range of other indicators to give us a fuller picture of coronavirus activity in the city and at present we still believe that the risk to the community remains low – but we need to ensure it stays that way and avoid a local lockdown.
"That’s why we must take collective responsibility in combating the virus by observing social distancing, wearing face coverings in enclosed public spaces and regularly washing our hands for at least 20 seconds.
"If you have got symptoms of Covid-19 – a high temperature, a new, continuous cough, or loss or change to your sense of smell or taste – or if you feel you may have been exposed to someone with Covid-19, you must self-isolate for at least 10 days, including from members of your own household if at all possible. You also need to arrange a test as soon as possible by visiting GOV.UK or calling 119."
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The test is quick and free, and involves taking a swab of the inside of the nose and the back of the throat with a long cotton bud.
Anyone who tests positive for Covid-19 will be contacted by NHS Test and Trace and will be asked to share information about people that have been close contacts recently.
People can also use the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust's Ask A&E tool at to input and monitor their symptoms and speak to a healthcare professional via video chat if required.


birminghammail--2020-08-04--Firefighters discover cat stuck in car engine - after travelling 28 miles

A cat lost one of his nine lives after he was trapped for 28 miles - in a car engine .
Three-year-old Snowy crawled under the bonnet for a nap before the driver set off on his journey on Sunday ( 2/8 ) afternoon .
The driver pulled over after he heard meowing coming from the car and was shocked to find the cat inside the engine .
Incredibly , Snowy had travelled 28 miles from Kington , Herefordshire , before being discovered .
Firefighters were called to free the cat which was wrapped around the engine block .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was decided to amputate his badly broken back leg .
Posting pictures of the rescue on the Hereford and Worcester Fire Service Facebook page , they said : “ Something a little different this afternoon , assisting a vet to remove this little fella from deep in the engine bar of a car .
“ He 'd travelled 28 miles before the driver heard his cries for help .
“ Successfully rescued but he does have a broken leg so is off for x-rays and maybe an operation .
Fingers crossed he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Practice , who treated Snowy , also posted on their Facebook page : “ This little guy travelled 28 miles stuck in his owner ’ s car engine .
“ Vet Wendy and nurse Emma-Lou were called to his rescue and with the help of the handy fire service he was safely extracted .
“ Unfortunately , it was quickly apparent he had a very badly broken back leg .
“ After treatment for shock and X-rays , he was taken into surgery - where his damaged leg needed to be amputated .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' is doing incredibly well and we are all smitten with this lucky little fighter .
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A cat lost one of his nine lives after he was trapped for 28 miles - in a car engine.
Three-year-old Snowy crawled under the bonnet for a nap before the driver set off on his journey on Sunday (2/8) afternoon.
The driver pulled over after he heard meowing coming from the car and was shocked to find the cat inside the engine.
Incredibly, Snowy had travelled 28 miles from Kington, Herefordshire, before being discovered.
Firefighters were called to free the cat which was wrapped around the engine block.
He was then rushed to the vets where it was decided to amputate his badly broken back leg.
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Posting pictures of the rescue on the Hereford and Worcester Fire Service Facebook page, they said: “Something a little different this afternoon, assisting a vet to remove this little fella from deep in the engine bar of a car.
“He'd travelled 28 miles before the driver heard his cries for help.
“Successfully rescued but he does have a broken leg so is off for x-rays and maybe an operation. Fingers crossed he makes a full recovery.”
Arrowfield Vet Practice, who treated Snowy, also posted on their Facebook page: “This little guy travelled 28 miles stuck in his owner’s car engine.
“Vet Wendy and nurse Emma-Lou were called to his rescue and with the help of the handy fire service he was safely extracted.
“Unfortunately, it was quickly apparent he had a very badly broken back leg.
“After treatment for shock and X-rays, he was taken into surgery - where his damaged leg needed to be amputated.
“We are pleased to report 'Snowy' is doing incredibly well and we are all smitten with this lucky little fighter.”


birminghammail--2020-08-04--Albion fight off Villa and Man United to secure Richards signing

West Brom have received an enormous boost at academy level with the news that highly rated teenager Rico Richards has signed a contract with the club .
The 16-year-old , who turns 17 in September , had been the subject of intense interest from a host of rival clubs in the Premier League including Manchester United and Midlands rivals Aston Villa .
A number of staff currently at the latter have previously worked at Albion , including academy manager Mark Harrison .
Both sides have tried to tempt Richards away from The Hawthorns , but it ’ s a coup @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a three-year deal .
Manchester City , Tottenham , Arsenal and Liverpool were also understood to be interested in attacking midfielder Richards .
If you want to follow all things Albion via social media then this is the place to find out how .
Transfers , injuries , match-day videos and photos and the thoughts of the manager and his players , we ’ ve got you covered .
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Make sure you keep yourself updated with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ All the latest news as it happens For all your latest WBA news , opinion , analysis and transfer gossip , click here You can follow our reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com The news is all the more encouraging when taking into account the talent that the club have lost in the last ten years ; Izzy Brown made for Chelsea and Yan Dhanda and Jerome Sinclair were poached by Liverpool .
In more recent years , Louie Barry and Morgan Rogers - both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - were snapped up by Barcelona and Manchester City respectively , though the former has found his way to Villa since .
“ Rico is very much in that bracket of elite talent , ” Albion academy Rich Stevens told BirminghamLive .
“ He ’ s in the same bracket as Morgan , and Izzy and Tyler ( Roberts ) .
“ Just for me , coming in , all you heard was ‘ Rico is going , Rico won ’ t sign ’ .
It was important , as I said to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was show as an academy that we can provide a pathway and an opportunity for our young boys .
“ Rico has been a talent for many years - talent is only where you are now .
Rico has to go and grow a career now , and develop himself .
“ If you look at the season he had , he missed a big chunk through injury , he played in the Youth Cup , he scored a hat-trick against Man United , he trained with the first team and went to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England .
“ He ’ s had a really interesting season in terms of experience .
It ’ s fantastic for him and the family , because they ’ re West Bromwich people and it ’ s fantastic for the football club .
“ Every club wants to see their own young ones develop .
It puts a message out that West Brom are here for young , talented footballers.
” Richards , who is back at Albion ’ s training ground on Tuesday as the club ’ s academy gear up for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown , could even train with the first team at some point this summer , provided his fitness levels after a lay-off permit .
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England youth international Richards made the bench at Charlton Athletic in the FA Cup third round win at The Valley back in January , while he also made an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He played 50 minutes as Deon Burton ’ s U23s beat Fulham 3-1 at Aggborough .

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West Brom have received an enormous boost at academy level with the news that highly rated teenager Rico Richards has signed a contract with the club.
The 16-year-old, who turns 17 in September, had been the subject of intense interest from a host of rival clubs in the Premier League including Manchester United and Midlands rivals Aston Villa.
A number of staff currently at the latter have previously worked at Albion, including academy manager Mark Harrison.
Both sides have tried to tempt Richards away from The Hawthorns, but it’s a coup for Albion who have tied him down to a three-year deal.
Manchester City, Tottenham, Arsenal and Liverpool were also understood to be interested in attacking midfielder Richards.
The news is all the more encouraging when taking into account the talent that the club have lost in the last ten years; Izzy Brown made for Chelsea and Yan Dhanda and Jerome Sinclair were poached by Liverpool.
In more recent years, Louie Barry and Morgan Rogers - both 16 at the time of their exits - were snapped up by Barcelona and Manchester City respectively, though the former has found his way to Villa since.
“Rico is very much in that bracket of elite talent,” Albion academy Rich Stevens told BirminghamLive. “He’s in the same bracket as Morgan, and Izzy and Tyler (Roberts).
“Just for me, coming in, all you heard was ‘Rico is going, Rico won’t sign’. It was important, as I said to Mark Jenkins and Luke Dowling, that was show as an academy that we can provide a pathway and an opportunity for our young boys.
“Rico has been a talent for many years - talent is only where you are now. Rico has to go and grow a career now, and develop himself.
“If you look at the season he had, he missed a big chunk through injury, he played in the Youth Cup, he scored a hat-trick against Man United, he trained with the first team and went to Charlton, he’s played for England.
“He’s had a really interesting season in terms of experience. It’s fantastic for him and the family, because they’re West Bromwich people and it’s fantastic for the football club.
“Every club wants to see their own young ones develop. It puts a message out that West Brom are here for young, talented footballers.”
Richards, who is back at Albion’s training ground on Tuesday as the club’s academy gear up for a return to action following the Covid-19 lockdown, could even train with the first team at some point this summer, provided his fitness levels after a lay-off permit.
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Richards has already seen that there is a pathway to the Baggies first-team; not only has Slaven Bilic handed opportunities to defenders Nathan Ferguson and Dara O’Shea, but the likes of Rekeem Harper and Kyle Edwards have continued to play a role in the match-day squad on a regular basis under the Croat.
England youth international Richards made the bench at Charlton Athletic in the FA Cup third round win at The Valley back in January, while he also made an appearance at U23s level in December.
He played 50 minutes as Deon Burton’s U23s beat Fulham 3-1 at Aggborough.


birminghammail--2020-08-04--Eberechi Eze to West Brom - what we know so far as Baggies 'hold talks'

West Bromwich Albion are being linked with a move for Queens Park Rangers starlet Eberechi Eze .
The £20m midfielder could be one of the incoming at The Hawthorns as Slaven Bilic looks to add to his squad ahead of their first season back in the Premier League .
But if the Baggies want to land Eze , they will have to battle off a number of other teams .
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ story or follow the instructions here West Brom are said to hold serious interest in Eze with the Daily Mail claiming Slaven Bilic was impressed after seeing the QPR star score a fine individual goal in the 2-2 draw on the last day of the season .
Other reports in the national press claim the Baggies have already begun talks with QPR over Eze .
The Guardian claim the talks are 'informal ' at this point but West Brom may not want to wait around if they want to land the attacking midfielder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the mix ?
There is plenty of interest in Eze and Crystal Palace are understood to have already submitted a bid .
The Daily Mail have reported the Eagles have had a bid worth around £12m rejected by QPR , while others claim the bid was as high as £16m .
QPR value Eze at £20m , and it seems they wo n't be budging on that .
Along with Palace and West Brom , West Ham are also said to be interested .
Why is Eze attracting so much interest ?
Still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a huge talent .
A pacey attacking midfielder , he has stood out like a sore thumb in a QPR team that finished just below mid-table .
Eze managed 14 goals and eight assists in the 2019/20 season , playing in all 46 Championship games .
He now looks destined to take his talents to the highest level , and it 's a testament to his talent that his £20m valuation does n't seem to be putting any of the interested parties off , despite him having just one year remaining on his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weakened situation in that respect , but they know how much of a talent Eze is and they are expected to hold out to get their big fee .

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West Bromwich Albion are being linked with a move for Queens Park Rangers starlet Eberechi Eze.
The £20m midfielder could be one of the incoming at The Hawthorns as Slaven Bilic looks to add to his squad ahead of their first season back in the Premier League.
But if the Baggies want to land Eze, they will have to battle off a number of other teams.
So, what do we know about the situation so far? We run you through the latest below.
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How interested are West Brom?
West Brom are said to hold serious interest in Eze with the Daily Mail claiming Slaven Bilic was impressed after seeing the QPR star score a fine individual goal in the 2-2 draw on the last day of the season.
Other reports in the national press claim the Baggies have already begun talks with QPR over Eze.
The Guardian claim the talks are 'informal' at this point but West Brom may not want to wait around if they want to land the attacking midfielder this summer.
Who else is in the mix?
There is plenty of interest in Eze and Crystal Palace are understood to have already submitted a bid.
The Daily Mail have reported the Eagles have had a bid worth around £12m rejected by QPR, while others claim the bid was as high as £16m.
QPR value Eze at £20m, and it seems they won't be budging on that.
Along with Palace and West Brom, West Ham are also said to be interested.
Why is Eze attracting so much interest?
Still only 22, Eze looks to be a huge talent.
A pacey attacking midfielder, he has stood out like a sore thumb in a QPR team that finished just below mid-table.
Eze managed 14 goals and eight assists in the 2019/20 season, playing in all 46 Championship games.
He now looks destined to take his talents to the highest level, and it's a testament to his talent that his £20m valuation doesn't seem to be putting any of the interested parties off, despite him having just one year remaining on his contract.
QPR may be in a weakened situation in that respect, but they know how much of a talent Eze is and they are expected to hold out to get their big fee.


birminghammail--2020-08-04--Man jailed over planting hoax bomb at polling station on election day

A man who admitted planting a hoax bomb at a polling station on the day of the general election last December has been jailed for three years .
Peter Conoboy placed the device in the foyer of the tower block where he lived in Motherwell , North Lanarkshire , near a community centre that was to be used as a polling station on December 12 .
The 48-year-old previously admitted the offence at the High Court in Glasgow in July , when no motive for his actions was made clear .
Appearing again on Tuesday for sentencing via video link @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Matthews to three years in prison with two years and three months still to serve .
The court previously heard bomb disposal experts believed the device - spotted at 12.50am by a resident making a phone call - was viable but after it was disabled through a controlled explosion it was found to be a hoax .
Lord Matthews told Conoboy residents in the ground , first and second floors of Glen Tower had to be evacuated , which he said would have been `` irritating '' given the time of day .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ caused emergency services `` considerable expense and inconvenience '' .
People who were registered to vote at the tower block were told to attend an alternative polling station at Knowetop Primary School in the town .
No how-to guides on explosives were found on Conoboy 's phone or laptop but five videos of terror attacks were discovered , including those on London Bridge and in Christchurch , New Zealand .
William Lavelle , representing Conoboy , told the court on Tuesday his client `` could n't remember any videos '' that had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same computer to listen to rap music .
Mr Lavelle also said he had `` no explanation why Mr Conoboy did this '' but told the court he had been drinking alcohol that night , which `` no doubt played a part '' .
Lord Matthews said background reports suggested Conoboy had `` problems with mental health ... but had not been diagnosed as suffering from any mental illness '' .
He added the only conclusion was `` this episode was caused or contributed to by gross intoxication '' .
Sentencing Conoboy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will not be tolerated '' .

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A man who admitted planting a hoax bomb at a polling station on the day of the general election last December has been jailed for three years.
Peter Conoboy placed the device in the foyer of the tower block where he lived in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, near a community centre that was to be used as a polling station on December 12.
The 48-year-old previously admitted the offence at the High Court in Glasgow in July, when no motive for his actions was made clear.
Appearing again on Tuesday for sentencing via video link, Conoboy was sentenced by judge Lord Matthews to three years in prison with two years and three months still to serve.
The court previously heard bomb disposal experts believed the device - spotted at 12.50am by a resident making a phone call - was viable but after it was disabled through a controlled explosion it was found to be a hoax.
Lord Matthews told Conoboy residents in the ground, first and second floors of Glen Tower had to be evacuated, which he said would have been "irritating" given the time of day.
He also said the incident would have caused emergency services "considerable expense and inconvenience".
People who were registered to vote at the tower block were told to attend an alternative polling station at Knowetop Primary School in the town.
No how-to guides on explosives were found on Conoboy's phone or laptop but five videos of terror attacks were discovered, including those on London Bridge and in Christchurch, New Zealand.
William Lavelle, representing Conoboy, told the court on Tuesday his client "couldn't remember any videos" that had been referenced and added his son used the same computer to listen to rap music.
Mr Lavelle also said he had "no explanation why Mr Conoboy did this" but told the court he had been drinking alcohol that night, which "no doubt played a part".
Lord Matthews said background reports suggested Conoboy had "problems with mental health ... but had not been diagnosed as suffering from any mental illness".
He added the only conclusion was "this episode was caused or contributed to by gross intoxication".
Sentencing Conoboy, Lord Matthews told him his "conduct will not be tolerated".


birminghammail--2020-08-04--Xuandong Ren responds to Blues fan's 'splash the cash' plea

Birmingham City chief executive Xuandong Ren has finally broken his silence on social media .
The CEO has n't been active on social media over the past six months as tensions have risen at St Andrew 's .
Supporters have protested against Ren and there was an incident prior to the match against Derby County last month where his car was surrounded as it arrived at the stadium .
Ren has come under-fire over a series of failed managerial appointments and the club 's terrible form , which saw Blues fail to win a Championship game after February 11 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Aitor Karanka has gone down well with fans though and many have called for owners Trillion Trophy Asia to back the new boss in the transfer market .
Blues need to rebuild this summer after releasing several senior players , including Lee Camp and Jacques Maghoma , and seeing loan deals for the likes of Jake Clarke-Salter and Scott Hogan expire .
The last time Blues spent big in the transfer window was in summer 2017 and it resulted in them breaking financial fair play regulations and being docked points .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bluenose and music artist Jaykae , Ren has suggested Blues wo n't be doing it again .
Jaykae tweeted : `` Hello my friend @ xuandongren let 's splash the cash . ''
Ren simply replied with a GIF including the words 'Do not want ' .
Blues have already been linked with a host of players , including former Aston Villa winger Albert Adomah who worked alongside Karanka at Middlesbrough .

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Birmingham City chief executive Xuandong Ren has finally broken his silence on social media.
The CEO hasn't been active on social media over the past six months as tensions have risen at St Andrew's. Supporters have protested against Ren and there was an incident prior to the match against Derby County last month where his car was surrounded as it arrived at the stadium.
Ren has come under-fire over a series of failed managerial appointments and the club's terrible form, which saw Blues fail to win a Championship game after February 11 and narrowly escape relegation.
Ren's appointment of Aitor Karanka has gone down well with fans though and many have called for owners Trillion Trophy Asia to back the new boss in the transfer market.
Blues need to rebuild this summer after releasing several senior players, including Lee Camp and Jacques Maghoma, and seeing loan deals for the likes of Jake Clarke-Salter and Scott Hogan expire.
The last time Blues spent big in the transfer window was in summer 2017 and it resulted in them breaking financial fair play regulations and being docked points.
And, in a response to well known Bluenose and music artist Jaykae, Ren has suggested Blues won't be doing it again.
Jaykae tweeted: "Hello my friend @xuandongren let's splash the cash." Ren simply replied with a GIF including the words 'Do not want'.
Blues have already been linked with a host of players, including former Aston Villa winger Albert Adomah who worked alongside Karanka at Middlesbrough.


birminghammail--2020-08-04--Drama as gas pipe explodes in middle of street with fireball sent flying

This is the moment a gas pipe EXPLODED in the middle of a residential street - sending a smoke and fireball into the air .
Footage shows fire and smoke suddenly shooting up from a covered manhole , with residents running inside for shelter .
Emergency services had been called to the street yesterday ( Mon ) morning after a small explosion was reported near a car .
Police and fire crew were seen turning cars away from Highfield Road , Birmingham .
The cause of the explosion is not yet known .
An eyewitness said : `` The emergency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because there was an explosion near a car on the road .
`` The explosion was so big , fire alarms went off from inside homes .
`` The police were n't doing anything to seal the road off .
`` People were n't told to go inside when the explosion happened .
It was just so lucky they were n't too close and were able to rush in .
`` No one is too sure what was happening or why it happened . ''
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gas explosion on Highfield Road , Washwood Heath at just before 9.30am yesterday ( Mon 3 Aug ) .
`` Officers set up a cordon on Highfield Road between Harts Road and Nansen Road and Herrick Road as fire crews dealt with the incident .
`` It is understood no one was injured and the roads were reopened by 11.50am . ''

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This is the moment an electricity cable EXPLODED in the middle of a residential street - sending a smoke and fireball into the air.
Footage shows fire and smoke suddenly shooting up from a covered manhole, with residents running inside for shelter.
Emergency services had been called to the street yesterday (Mon) morning after a small explosion was reported near a car.
Police and fire crew were seen turning cars away from Highfield Road, Birmingham.
The cause of the explosion was an electricity cable.
Cadent, the West Midlands gas distributor, was called out to this incident by the emergency services.
"We carried out all our checks on our gas pipes and found them to be sound with no leaks," a spokesperson said.
An eyewitness said: "The emergency services were called earlier in the day because there was an explosion near a car on the road.
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"The explosion was so big, fire alarms went off from inside homes.
"The police weren't doing anything to seal the road off.
"People weren't told to go inside when the explosion happened. It was just so lucky they weren't too close and were able to rush in.
"No one is too sure what was happening or why it happened."
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We received a call reporting a gas explosion on Highfield Road, Washwood Heath at just before 9.30am yesterday (Mon 3 Aug).
"Officers set up a cordon on Highfield Road between Harts Road and Nansen Road and Herrick Road as fire crews dealt with the incident.
"It is understood no one was injured and the roads were reopened by 11.50am."


birminghammail--2020-08-04--UB40 singer Duncan Campbell rushed to hospital after suffering stroke

UB40 singer Duncan Campbell was rushed to hospital after suffering a stroke , the band have announced .
The Birmingham reggae group said the 62-year-old was `` taken ill '' - but was `` already up and about . ''
A statement said : `` We can confirm that our lead singer and brother Duncan Campbell was taken to hospital after suffering a stroke .
`` While we can report that he is already up and about , we ask fans to respect Duncan and the family 's privacy as he works his way back to what we all hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We look forward to seeing you all on the road next spring . ''
Well-wishers offered their support online for the UB40 star and hoped he has a `` speedy recovery . ''
Another fan said : `` Oh God no ... oh i will keep Duncan in my heart and healing thoughts . ''
While another fan added : `` Get well soon Dunc .
Big love , best wishes . ''
The news follows the band 's announcement last week that their UK tour dates due to take place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next year because of the Covid-19 outbreak .
Brother Ali Campbell tours as part of the breakaway group UB40 Featuring Ali , Astro & Mickey , and the two groups regularly hit out at each other in public .
UB40 have scored more than 40 top 40 songs in the UK and are recognised as one of the country 's most successful bands .
In 2016 , we reported that UB40 brothers Robin and Duncan Campbell opened their hearts about the bitter family rift with their sibling and former lead singer Ali .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2008 to pursue a solo career led to Robin inviting Duncan to replace him .
In 2018 , UB40 played a secret gig at Kings Heath 's Hare & Hounds where it all began after their first gig there on February 9 , 1979 .

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UB40 singer Duncan Campbell was rushed to hospital after suffering a stroke, the band have announced.
The Birmingham reggae group said the 62-year-old was "taken ill" - but was "already up and about."
A statement said: "We can confirm that our lead singer and brother Duncan Campbell was taken to hospital after suffering a stroke.
"While we can report that he is already up and about, we ask fans to respect Duncan and the family's privacy as he works his way back to what we all hope will be a strong and speedy recovery.
"We look forward to seeing you all on the road next spring."
Well-wishers offered their support online for the UB40 star and hoped he has a "speedy recovery."
Another fan said: "Oh God no...oh i will keep Duncan in my heart and healing thoughts."
While another fan added: "Get well soon Dunc. Big love, best wishes."
The news follows the band's announcement last week that their UK tour dates due to take place in December had been rescheduled to March next year because of the Covid-19 outbreak.
Brother Ali Campbell tours as part of the breakaway group UB40 Featuring Ali, Astro & Mickey, and the two groups regularly hit out at each other in public.
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
UB40 have scored more than 40 top 40 songs in the UK and are recognised as one of the country's most successful bands.
In 2016, we reported that UB40 brothers Robin and Duncan Campbell opened their hearts about the bitter family rift with their sibling and former lead singer Ali.
His decision to quit the band in 2008 to pursue a solo career led to Robin inviting Duncan to replace him.
In 2018, UB40 played a secret gig at Kings Heath's Hare & Hounds where it all began after their first gig there on February 9, 1979.


birminghammail--2020-08-04--The three new Primark items 70,000 shoppers cannot wait to buy

Primark is a go-to for Brummies looking for budget-friendly fashion - and the retailer has once again come up trumps with its new launches .
The retailer boasts a gargantuan store in Birmingham city centre , with the world 's largest branch re-opening in June after lockdown .
Primark has welcomed shoppers every day since , with queues out the front door as customers clamour to get themselves inside .
Now , the store has released three new items which shoppers are desperate to get their hands on .
Indeed , the launch of the products on social media led @ @ @ @ @ @ @ within moments .
The Liverpool Echo , our sister title in the North West , reports Primark ’ s latest release is the perfect solution so looking fashionable but keeping comfy .
Three new “ cosy co-ords ” , each with a different slogan and in a different colour , have been released by the chain .
The budget retailer , which also has stores in Worcestershire , the Black Country and beyond , is selling the items in black , teal and pale pink .
They come emblazoned with slogans - ranging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ smile ’ .
Thousands of shoppers have commented , with one taking to Instagram to share their thoughts , writing : “ Omg their absolutely beautiful next time I go there I ’ m definitely getting some !
” Other shoppers branded the new co-ords `` the cutest '' , with plenty of heart eye emojis posted in the comments .
A second Insta user , meanwhile , used the social media platform to write : “ Comfies all the way ” .
“ We need a primark trip for these comfies @ @ @ @ @

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Primark is a go-to for Brummies looking for budget-friendly fashion - and the retailer has once again come up trumps with its new launches.
The retailer boasts a gargantuan store in Birmingham city centre, with the world's largest branch re-opening in June after lockdown.
Primark has welcomed shoppers every day since, with queues out the front door as customers clamour to get themselves inside.
Now, the store has released three new items which shoppers are desperate to get their hands on.
Indeed, the launch of the products on social media led to a frenzy, with 70,000 likes within moments.
The Liverpool Echo, our sister title in the North West, reports Primark’s latest release is the perfect solution so looking fashionable but keeping comfy.
Three new “cosy co-ords”, each with a different slogan and in a different colour, have been released by the chain.
The budget retailer, which also has stores in Worcestershire, the Black Country and beyond, is selling the items in black, teal and pale pink.
They come emblazoned with slogans - ranging from ‘just be nice’ to ‘smile’.
Thousands of shoppers have commented, with one taking to Instagram to share their thoughts, writing: “Omg their absolutely beautiful next time I go there I’m definitely getting some!”
Other shoppers branded the new co-ords "the cutest", with plenty of heart eye emojis posted in the comments.
A second Insta user, meanwhile, used the social media platform to write: “Comfies all the way”.
“We need a primark trip for these comfies," added another.


birminghammail--2020-08-04--Man ‘seriously injured’ in suspected drink-drive crash

A man was rushed to hospital with a ‘ potentially serious injury ’ after a suspected drink-drive smash with a car hitting a tree .
The crash occurred in Bromsgrove Road in Redditch shortly before 1am on Tuesday ( August 4 ) and involved a single vehicle believed to be a Volkswagen .
Police , fire and ambulance crews attended the scene .
West Midlands Ambulance Service sent one ambulance and a paramedic officer .
A spokeswoman for the service said : “ We were called at 1am to Bromsgrove Road to reports of a road traffic collision .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had collided with a tree .
“ He suffered a potentially serious injury and was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital in Worcester.
” PC Danny Fulford from West Mercia Police attended the incident and said a man had been arrested .
The officer also Tweeted the penalties for anyone found guilty of drink or drug driving or failing to provide a specimen which include a minimum 12-month driving ban , a fine of up to £5,000 and up to six months in prison .
Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue sent a crew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a call at 1.08am and made the vehicle safe , before leaving at 1.27am .

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A man was rushed to hospital with a ‘potentially serious injury’ after a suspected drink-drive smash with a car hitting a tree.
The crash occurred in Bromsgrove Road in Redditch shortly before 1am on Tuesday (August 4) and involved a single vehicle believed to be a Volkswagen.
Police, fire and ambulance crews attended the scene. West Midlands Ambulance Service sent one ambulance and a paramedic officer.
A spokeswoman for the service said: “We were called at 1am to Bromsgrove Road to reports of a road traffic collision.
“We arrived and found a car which had collided with a tree.
“The driver, a man, was assessed on scene.
“He suffered a potentially serious injury and was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital in Worcester.”
(Image: West Mercia Police)
PC Danny Fulford from West Mercia Police attended the incident and said a man had been arrested.
The officer also Tweeted the penalties for anyone found guilty of drink or drug driving or failing to provide a specimen which include a minimum 12-month driving ban, a fine of up to £5,000 and up to six months in prison.
Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue sent a crew from Redditch to the scene after receiving a call at 1.08am and made the vehicle safe, before leaving at 1.27am.


birminghammail--2020-08-04--Villa coach John Terry 'under consideration' for manager role

John Terry is reportedly 'under consideration ' to become Bournemouth 's next manager .
Former Chelsea captain Terry , 39 @ @ @ @ @ Dean Smith 's assistant at Aston Villa since October 2018 .
Under Smith , Terry @ @ @ @ @ Villa have won promotion to the Premier League and secured survival in the top flight @ @ @ @ @ almost every honour on offer during his long playing career at Stamford Bridge , has @ @ @ @ @ become a manager in his own right one day .
And , according to The @ @ @ @ @ contention to replace Eddie Howe on the south coast .
Howe stepped down as Bournemouth @ @ @ @ @ relegated to the Championship .
Scott Parker is reportedly Bournemouth 's first choice but he @ @ @ @ @ Fulham if they win the Championship play-off final against Brentford .
Terry , as well @ @ @ @ @ Jason Tindall , are also said to be in the running .

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John Terry is reportedly 'under consideration' to become Bournemouth's next manager.
Former Chelsea captain Terry, 39, has been acting as Dean Smith's assistant at Aston Villa since October 2018.
Under Smith, Terry and fellow coach Richard O'Kelly Villa have won promotion to the Premier League and secured survival in the top flight.
Terry, who won almost every honour on offer during his long playing career at Stamford Bridge, hasn't hidden his desire to become a manager in his own right one day.
And, according to The Sun, Terry is in contention to replace Eddie Howe on the south coast. Howe stepped down as Bournemouth boss after the Cherries were relegated to the Championship.
Scott Parker is reportedly Bournemouth's first choice but he is likely to stay at Fulham if they win the Championship play-off final against Brentford.
Terry, as well as Howe's former assistant Jason Tindall, are also said to be in the running.