birminghammail--2020-07-07--West Brom & Leeds United fans react as Brentford pile pressure on

Brentford show no signs of going away as they kept up the pressure on Leeds United and West Bromwich Albion at the top of the Championship .
Thomas Frank 's men rallied from 1-0 down to Charlton Athletic at Griffin Park to secure an impressive sixth win in a row .
Only two points separate Brentford from Albion in second while Marcelo Bielsa 's Leeds top the table with a three-point cushion to third .
Derby County could have a big say in the next twist the automatic promotion race takes with Phillip Cocu 's side travelling to The Hawthorns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Saturday .
Sign up for our Albion newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here And it is tomorrow that could prove pivotal with Albion 's destiny very much in their own hands .
Leeds fans have been saying the same , with the Elland Road side welcoming Stoke City on Thursday night .
Here 's what supporters of both sides have been saying tonight ... '' The pressure is really on us tomorrow , '' one West Brom fan said .
`` Of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leeds , '' said another .
`` Brentford can you please stop winning ? ''
a third fan asked .
Another said : `` I am starting to think that third place might be too optimistic a forecast for us . ''
`` Any chance someone is going to help us out this season or ? ''
said another .
Meanwhile Leeds fans conceded that it 's all down to their side to get the job done in the absence of any help from their division rivals .
`` We are getting zero @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
`` We want to do this , we 've got to do it ourselves .
I absolutely hate playing after everyone else has . ''
`` You had one job Charlton , one job , '' a second said .
`` We 're not going to get any favours off anyone , '' another added .
`` It 's in our hands and we need to go out and get it ourselves . ''
`` Of course we want to see teams around us drop points , '' a fourth fan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they do or not , I still believe in this Leeds United team .
We 're marching on together . ''
Another fan said : `` Just do our job Thursday lads , that ’ s all we need to do . ''
`` We ca n't get too hung up about other teams ' results , '' a sixth fan said .
`` It 's all on us and it always has been .
I ’ d rather go up having earned it from winning games , not hoping that the teams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ faith . ''

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Brentford show no signs of going away as they kept up the pressure on Leeds United and West Bromwich Albion at the top of the Championship.
Thomas Frank's men rallied from 1-0 down to Charlton Athletic at Griffin Park to secure an impressive sixth win in a row.
Only two points separate Brentford from Albion in second while Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds top the table with a three-point cushion to third.
Derby County could have a big say in the next twist the automatic promotion race takes with Phillip Cocu's side travelling to The Hawthorns tomorrow before welcoming Brentford to Pride Park on Saturday.
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And it is tomorrow that could prove pivotal with Albion's destiny very much in their own hands.
Leeds fans have been saying the same, with the Elland Road side welcoming Stoke City on Thursday night.
Here's what supporters of both sides have been saying tonight...
"The pressure is really on us tomorrow," one West Brom fan said.
"Of course, Leeds could still do a Leeds," said another.
"Brentford can you please stop winning?" a third fan asked.
Another said: "I am starting to think that third place might be too optimistic a forecast for us."
"Any chance someone is going to help us out this season or?" said another.
Meanwhile Leeds fans conceded that it's all down to their side to get the job done in the absence of any help from their division rivals.
"We are getting zero favours from anyone else," one said. "We want to do this, we've got to do it ourselves. I absolutely hate playing after everyone else has."
"You had one job Charlton, one job," a second said.
"We're not going to get any favours off anyone," another added. "It's in our hands and we need to go out and get it ourselves."
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"Of course we want to see teams around us drop points," a fourth fan said. "But regardless of if they do or not, I still believe in this Leeds United team. We're marching on together."
Another fan said: "Just do our job Thursday lads, that’s all we need to do."
"We can't get too hung up about other teams' results," a sixth fan said. "It's all on us and it always has been. I’d rather go up having earned it from winning games, not hoping that the teams below us slip up. Keep the faith."


birminghammail--2020-07-07--McDonald's breakfast is back from tomorrow but some customers will miss out

It 's been a long wait for die-hard McDonald 's fans but they will finally see the return of its popular breakfasts in hundreds of branches .
But sadly customers at 28 restaurants will miss out on the chain 's tasty bacon rolls , hash browns and pancakes including its Redditch branch - as these will not be offering the morning repast .
But McMuffin fans will see their favourite food on offer at 1,301 locations across the UK and Ireland .
A McDonald 's spokeswoman told Mirror Money : “ We have seen such a brilliant reaction to breakfast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ return of the McMuffin is proving incredibly popular .
`` We are therefore delighted to confirm that over 1,250 restaurants will add breakfast to the menu from tomorrow ( July 8 ) .
`` Our menu will still be limited , we will unfortunately not be serving bagels , wraps or porridge for now . ''
McDonald 's is also reopening 55 more of its branches from tomorrow meaning 1,329 will be back serving customers again .
Customers are asked to check the store locator or app before setting off for a brekkie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changed .
The spokeswoman added : `` Our opening hours continue to vary , the quickest way to check your local restaurant will be via the My McDonald ’ s App , where new users can also get a free coffee upon registration.
” These branches are NOT serving breakfast tomorrow

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It's been a long wait for die-hard McDonald's fans but they will finally see the return of its popular breakfasts in hundreds of branches.
But sadly customers at 28 restaurants will miss out on the chain's tasty bacon rolls, hash browns and pancakes including its Redditch branch - as these will not be offering the morning repast.
But McMuffin fans will see their favourite food on offer at 1,301 locations across the UK and Ireland.
A McDonald's spokeswoman told Mirror Money : “We have seen such a brilliant reaction to breakfast in the first 42 restaurants, the return of the McMuffin is proving incredibly popular.
"We are therefore delighted to confirm that over 1,250 restaurants will add breakfast to the menu from tomorrow (July 8).
"Our menu will still be limited, we will unfortunately not be serving bagels, wraps or porridge for now."
McDonald's is also reopening 55 more of its branches from tomorrow meaning 1,329 will be back serving customers again.
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Just 92 branches will stay closed.
Customers are asked to check the store locator or app before setting off for a brekkie fix in case opening times locally have changed.
The spokeswoman added: "Our opening hours continue to vary, the quickest way to check your local restaurant will be via the My McDonald’s App, where new users can also get a free coffee upon registration.”
These branches are NOT serving breakfast tomorrow


birminghammail--2020-07-07--'It's over' - Aston Villa suffer relegation hammer blow

A spectacular Danny Welbeck strike handed Watford a crucial three points against Norwich City and pushed Aston Villa closer to relegation from the Premier League .
The evening started well for Villa with Norwich taking a surprise lead at Vicarage Road through Emi Buendia only for Craig Dawson to level matters imminently .
And Welbeck scored a brilliant overhead kick early in the second half to clinch victory for the Hornets and move them up to 31 points , level with West Ham United .
Villa are now four points from safety in 18th and take on in-form Manchester United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a double-header against Newcastle and West Ham .
Unsurprisingly , Villa fans were left distraught by the result .
`` It 's over , '' tweeted one supporter after the final whistle blew at Vicarage Road .
Here 's how a selection of Villa fans reacted to the result ... Adam Crowe : `` Heartbreaking this is .
Just put me out my misery will ya . ''
@ AVL8ton : `` We ’ ve now got to win two games out of remaining five , and still that might not be enough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reality . ''
Tom Parker : `` I really wish Doug Ellis had never invented the bicycle kick . ''
Ash Skinner : `` Anyone who thinks we will stay up , with being four points behind Watford after tonight , really needs a reality check .
We have n't got a clinical goalscorer , we have the worst defence in the league and Smith wo n't start any youth players .
We are down , accept it . ''

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A spectacular Danny Welbeck strike handed Watford a crucial three points against Norwich City and pushed Aston Villa closer to relegation from the Premier League.
The evening started well for Villa with Norwich taking a surprise lead at Vicarage Road through Emi Buendia only for Craig Dawson to level matters imminently.
And Welbeck scored a brilliant overhead kick early in the second half to clinch victory for the Hornets and move them up to 31 points, level with West Ham United.
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Villa are now four points from safety in 18th and take on in-form Manchester United on Thursday night. Watford now have a double-header against Newcastle and West Ham.
Unsurprisingly, Villa fans were left distraught by the result. "It's over," tweeted one supporter after the final whistle blew at Vicarage Road.
Here's how a selection of Villa fans reacted to the result...
Adam Crowe: "Heartbreaking this is. Just put me out my misery will ya."
@AVL8ton: "We’ve now got to win two games out of remaining five, and still that might not be enough. We’re down. Face reality."
@Atif21: "Always preferred a 46 game league season anyway."
Tom Parker: "I really wish Doug Ellis had never invented the bicycle kick."
Ash Skinner: "Anyone who thinks we will stay up, with being four points behind Watford after tonight, really needs a reality check. We haven't got a clinical goalscorer, we have the worst defence in the league and Smith won't start any youth players. We are down, accept it."
Roger. W: "The most gutting thing for me, you've not had to be no great shakes to remain in this seasons Premier League, when you look at the teams who will more than likely pip us to safety."
James Newbury: "We're relegated, aren't we?"
@jimborees: "Should’ve known the season would be like this after 2 minutes of the first home game tbh."
Lewis Newman: "You know your luck is out when Danny welbeck bangs in an overhead kick for the win."
@Thejourneyman01: "Well I think the result tonight has almost put the final nail in the relegation coffin."
@srbsolihull: "Game Over."
Mike Land: "That is us down unfortunately after Watford’s win."
@RobinsonJack17: "We’re 100% down now. Up the championship."


birminghammail--2020-07-07--Families hold emotional protest at recycling plant where five men died

Families left devastated after five fathers were crushed to death while at work revisited the site of the tragedy 'to demand justice ' today .
Four years have passed since Ousmane Kaba Diaby , 39 , Saibo Sumbundu Sillah , 42 , Bangally Tunkara Dukuray , 55 , Almamo Kinteh Jammeh , 45 , and Mahamadou Jagana Jagana , 49 , were crushed beneath a wall that collapsed at recycling firm Shredmet , in Nechells .
To mark the fourth anniversary of their tragic deaths , relatives and friends gathered at the gates of the recycling plant to express their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a criminal investigation and compensation claim .
An inquest into the deaths , which concluded more than a year ago , in November 2018 , found the men were accidentally crushed to death , and that there was a “ foreseeable risk ” that the wall that fell on them would collapse .
He could not stand throughout the protest , choosing to take a seat at the side .
Lifting his leg the scars of the day firmly remain .
Through an interpreter he said : `` This is frustrating .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going through a lot .
Since this thing happened there has been no compensation , no help at all .
`` I am part of the five who mourn .
I am more concentrated on them than myself .
They lost their lives , they matter . ''
The families have all been left impoverished by their loss .
In masks , under the rain and with placards in hand , the families of loved ones and local communities rallied together .
Speaking through interpreters , widows , four from the Gambia and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ignored by the justice system .
Full of emotion , one widow who did not want to be named said : `` This death caused a lot .
Every day we need to think about these things .
It 's too much .
`` We have children .
The children will never forget their fathers .
I will never forget my husband . ''
Members of the crowd took turns to approach onlookers .
`` We 're here to show support , empathise and let them know they are not alone in their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who knew of some family members at the vigil personally .
`` All we 're asking is to bring the situation to a close , to give us a robust investigation so that justice is given to these people .
`` The family can not understand why it has taken this long .
This is the United Kingdom one of the top economies in the world .
`` When this pandemic happened everyone commended the government for how swiftly they came with their furlough package .
So we can not understand the length @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' On Monday , Graham Woodhouse , director of Shredmet , part of Hawkeswood Metal Recycling , said he shared the families ’ concern about the length of time the HSE investigation had taken , and added : `` It would have been in everyone ’ s interests for the HSE to progress matters quicker ... it is not something we have any control over . ''
He said civil claims from the families were being dealt with by the company 's insurers `` and are going through a process with the families @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insurers who are managing the process and we are doing everything being asked of us by them.
” A HSE spokesperson said : “ We fully appreciate the understandable demand for a speedy conclusion , but we need to ensure the criminal investigation is thorough and our findings are beyond doubt , which is what the victims deserve .
`` As with many complex , challenging criminal investigations relating to multiple fatalities , following new lines of enquiry and forensically examining evidence can mean investigations take longer than families would understandably hope .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and energy has been fully focussed on reviewing the case , bringing together evidence heard by the Coroner and concluding the criminal investigation .
`` We are conscious that the fourth anniversary of the deaths ( is imminent ) , please be assured that HSE is doing everything possible to bring the investigation to a conclusion .
”

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Families left devastated after five fathers were crushed to death while at work revisited the site of the tragedy 'to demand justice' today.
Four years have passed since Ousmane Kaba Diaby, 39, Saibo Sumbundu Sillah, 42, Bangally Tunkara Dukuray, 55, Almamo Kinteh Jammeh, 45, and Mahamadou Jagana Jagana, 49, were crushed beneath a wall that collapsed at recycling firm Shredmet, in Nechells.
To mark the fourth anniversary of their tragic deaths, relatives and friends gathered at the gates of the recycling plant to express their despair at the long delay in concluding a criminal investigation and compensation claim.
An inquest into the deaths, which concluded more than a year ago, in November 2018, found the men were accidentally crushed to death, and that there was a “foreseeable risk” that the wall that fell on them would collapse.
Sole survivor Tombong Conteh suffered terrible leg injuries but managed to crawl free.
He could not stand throughout the protest, choosing to take a seat at the side. Lifting his leg the scars of the day firmly remain.
Through an interpreter he said: "This is frustrating. I have gone through PTSD. I am going through a lot. Since this thing happened there has been no compensation, no help at all.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
"I am part of the five who mourn. I am more concentrated on them than myself. They lost their lives, they matter."
The families have all been left impoverished by their loss.
In masks, under the rain and with placards in hand, the families of loved ones and local communities rallied together.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Speaking through interpreters, widows, four from the Gambia and one from Senegal, said they felt ignored by the justice system.
Full of emotion, one widow who did not want to be named said: "This death caused a lot. Every day we need to think about these things. It's too much.
"We have children. The children will never forget their fathers. I will never forget my husband."
(Image: Birmingham Live)
Members of the crowd took turns to approach onlookers.
"We're here to show support, empathise and let them know they are not alone in their suffering," said Imam Ebrahim, who knew of some family members at the vigil personally.
"All we're asking is to bring the situation to a close, to give us a robust investigation so that justice is given to these people.
"The family cannot understand why it has taken this long. This is the United Kingdom one of the top economies in the world.
"When this pandemic happened everyone commended the government for how swiftly they came with their furlough package. So we cannot understand the length of time is taking with this."
On Monday, Graham Woodhouse, director of Shredmet, part of Hawkeswood Metal Recycling, said he shared the families’ concern about the length of time the HSE investigation had taken, and added: "It would have been in everyone’s interests for the HSE to progress matters quicker...it is not something we have any control over."
He said civil claims from the families were being dealt with by the company's insurers "and are going through a process with the families’ lawyers. We cooperate with our insurers who are managing the process and we are doing everything being asked of us by them.”
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
A HSE spokesperson said: “We fully appreciate the understandable demand for a speedy conclusion, but we need to ensure the criminal investigation is thorough and our findings are beyond doubt, which is what the victims deserve.
"As with many complex, challenging criminal investigations relating to multiple fatalities, following new lines of enquiry and forensically examining evidence can mean investigations take longer than families would understandably hope.
"Since the inquests concluded our time and energy has been fully focussed on reviewing the case, bringing together evidence heard by the Coroner and concluding the criminal investigation.
"We are conscious that the fourth anniversary of the deaths (is imminent), please be assured that HSE is doing everything possible to bring the investigation to a conclusion.”


birminghammail--2020-07-07--Charlie Nicholas predicts Aston Villa vs Man United to end in 2-2 draw

Sky Sports pundit Charlie Nicholas is predicting a shock outcome to Thursday night 's clash between Aston Villa and Manchester United .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's free-scoring United head to Villa Park on a 16-match unbeaten run and have returned from lockdown in fine form .
United have scored 14 goals in five matches since football returned in the middle of June and will be hoping to boost their hopes of finishing in a place that would guarantee Champions League football next season .
Villa , meanwhile , have their sights set on securing their safety and time is running @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only five games remaining .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here They are winless since their return from lockdown but that has n't put former Arsenal and Celtic forward Nicholas off from predicting a shock 2-2 draw on Thursday night .
`` I have said that the one team who have not faltered has been Man Utd , '' Nicholas told Sky Sports .
`` They should have won at Tottenham but their restart has been full of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anthony Martial now has 15 in the Premier League .
`` Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood are scoring again too .
The movement is exciting up top , but we know they can be cold too , Martial in particular .
Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes have worked a treat , and so it is going well .
Momentum can carry you along nicely , and they have earned that with their performances recently .
`` Aston Villa are due a break I think .
They played well against Liverpool and should have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but did not take their chances , and could not make the most of their counter-attacks .
They rely on Jack Grealish , by far their most talented player .
John McGinn does not seem to be able to retain the ball , nor is he getting hold of the ball .
`` I do think they are due something , and it might be this one where they get something back from it .
I do not know how I am coming up with two goals for Aston Villa , but there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the relegation scrap will go right down to the wire .
`` If they go and win at West Ham later on and they stay up they will take it all day long , but I have a feeling they may get something from this one . ''

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Sky Sports pundit Charlie Nicholas is predicting a shock outcome to Thursday night's clash between Aston Villa and Manchester United.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's free-scoring United head to Villa Park on a 16-match unbeaten run and have returned from lockdown in fine form.
United have scored 14 goals in five matches since football returned in the middle of June and will be hoping to boost their hopes of finishing in a place that would guarantee Champions League football next season.
Villa, meanwhile, have their sights set on securing their safety and time is running out for Dean Smith's men with only five games remaining.
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They are winless since their return from lockdown but that hasn't put former Arsenal and Celtic forward Nicholas off from predicting a shock 2-2 draw on Thursday night.
"I have said that the one team who have not faltered has been Man Utd," Nicholas told Sky Sports.
"They should have won at Tottenham but their restart has been full of pace, power, great finishing - Anthony Martial now has 15 in the Premier League.
"Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood are scoring again too. The movement is exciting up top, but we know they can be cold too, Martial in particular. Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes have worked a treat, and so it is going well. Momentum can carry you along nicely, and they have earned that with their performances recently.
"Aston Villa are due a break I think. They played well against Liverpool and should have gone ahead on a couple of occasions but did not take their chances, and could not make the most of their counter-attacks. They rely on Jack Grealish, by far their most talented player. John McGinn does not seem to be able to retain the ball, nor is he getting hold of the ball.
"I do think they are due something, and it might be this one where they get something back from it. I do not know how I am coming up with two goals for Aston Villa, but there is something in my head saying that the relegation scrap will go right down to the wire.
"If they go and win at West Ham later on and they stay up they will take it all day long, but I have a feeling they may get something from this one."


birminghammail--2020-07-07--Loose Women star Linda Robson breaks down in tears on air

Loose Women star Linda Robson broke down in tears today as she revealed her sadness at the death of her beloved pooch Ernie .
The 60-year-old revealed on the show that her bulldog puppy had to be put down following a painful spine injury , reports the Mirror .
Describing the pup as 'one of the family , ' she revealed the bond she and her family shared with the deaf pet who died a week ago .
She explained : `` Just over a week ago we lost our little dog Ernie .
`` He was a French bulldog @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years and not long after we got him we found out he was deaf .
`` He was the loveliest little dog honestly , my grandchildren are absolutely distraught , as is my daughter , whose dog it was really . ''
The Birds Of A Feather actress continued : `` He was part of the family , even though he could n't hear , when you came in the house , I do n't know if it was the vibration or the smell of us or whatever , he would run down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Everyone knew him , because we 've got a window in our lounge and it 's got a blind on it that 's always up .
`` Because he sits on the window while we 're out and waits for us to come back .
`` And now since he passed away , we 've got the blind closed . ''
Linda revealed her family wanted to have Ernie cremated so they could have his ashes close by .
`` We 're just waiting for his ashes now .
Our house feels completely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And fans of the show took to social media to sympathise with the actress .
One viewer said : `` So upsetting watching Linda Robson talk about the death of her puppy .
There 's people that are saying it was only a dog , but sometimes , a dog can feel like more apart of the family than an actual human can .
Just so sad . ''
A second added : `` God bless poor Linda .
So hard to see her break down about her poor pup . ''
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Losing someone you love is never easy - it does n't matter if it 's an animal or human being . ''

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Loose Women star Linda Robson broke down in tears today as she revealed her sadness at the death of her beloved pooch Ernie.
The 60-year-old revealed on the show that her bulldog puppy had to be put down following a painful spine injury, reports the Mirror.
Describing the pup as 'one of the family,' she revealed the bond she and her family shared with the deaf pet who died a week ago.
She explained: "Just over a week ago we lost our little dog Ernie.
"He was a French bulldog. We had him just over four years and not long after we got him we found out he was deaf.
"He was the loveliest little dog honestly, my grandchildren are absolutely distraught, as is my daughter, whose dog it was really."
The Birds Of A Feather actress continued: "He was part of the family, even though he couldn't hear, when you came in the house, I don't know if it was the vibration or the smell of us or whatever, he would run down the stairs to see us.
"Everyone knew him, because we've got a window in our lounge and it's got a blind on it that's always up.
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"Because he sits on the window while we're out and waits for us to come back.
"And now since he passed away, we've got the blind closed."
Linda revealed her family wanted to have Ernie cremated so they could have his ashes close by.
"We're just waiting for his ashes now. Our house feels completely different and completely empty now."
And fans of the show took to social media to sympathise with the actress.
One viewer said: "So upsetting watching Linda Robson talk about the death of her puppy. There's people that are saying it was only a dog, but sometimes, a dog can feel like more apart of the family than an actual human can. Just so sad."
A second added: "God bless poor Linda. So hard to see her break down about her poor pup."
"Sending Linda all the love today. Losing someone you love is never easy - it doesn't matter if it's an animal or human being."


birminghammail--2020-07-07--Two clubs 'lead' the race to sign Wolves' Adama Traore - reports

Juventus have joined the race for Wolverhampton Wanderers star Adama Traore , according to reports .
The Spanish winger , @ @ @ @ @ best season of his career with six goals and 14 assists in 47 appearances for @ @ @ @ @ attracted attention from multiple admirers with Liverpool the club most heavily linked with Traore in @ @ @ @ @ Traore 's former club Barcelona , Real Madrid , Manchester City and Manchester United are @ @ @ @ @ Traore , meaning there 's potential for a summer bidding war .
But , according @ @ @ @ @ , Serie A powerhouse Juventus and Man City are 'in the lead ' for Traore @ @ @ @ @ now in the market for a winger after Leroy Sane completed his protracted move to @ @ @ @ @ and Guardiola is known to be a fan of Traore .

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Juventus have joined the race for Wolverhampton Wanderers star Adama Traore, according to reports.
The Spanish winger, 24, has enjoyed the best season of his career with six goals and 14 assists in 47 appearances for Wolves.
His form has attracted attention from multiple admirers with Liverpool the club most heavily linked with Traore in recent weeks and months.
Traore's former club Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester City and Manchester United are also reportedly keen to land Traore, meaning there's potential for a summer bidding war.
But, according to ESPN's latest report, Serie A powerhouse Juventus and Man City are 'in the lead' for Traore's signature.
City are now in the market for a winger after Leroy Sane completed his protracted move to Bayern Munich earlier this month and Guardiola is known to be a fan of Traore.


birminghammail--2020-07-07--Watch incredible police dog finds knifeman hiding under van

This is the incredible moment a police dog managed to sniff out a cowardly knifeman - moments after he tried to 'stab someone ' .
In astonishing body cam footage , Odin can be seen rapidly tracking the suspect 's scent as he takes the dog handler through various streets in Stechford .
The clip - filmed on Saturday , June 6 this year - shows the officers closely following the canine 's lead until they find a man hiding beneath a van nearby .
It is alleged the suspect , who is seen lying under a van outside someone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victim before fleeing chasing cops .
He reportedly hurled a weapon into a resident 's garden as he fled in the direction of Lock Drive .
An officer , who appears to have called for back up from the dog handler , explains : `` I chased him up there and turned left here , as I 've gone out - I was only about 10-20 yards - I have n't seen him .
The handler then replies : `` What 's he done , he 's stabbed someone ? ''
The officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tried to stab someone , he 's ran off and chucked some kind of weapon into a garden which we 're just getting now . ''
Odin then steps into action , following the scent immediately down a maze of residential streets and a junk-filled back garden .
With instructions to 'find ' from his handler , the dog soon clocks the suspect lying beneath the rear of a white van parked on someone 's driveway .
The officer shouts : `` Right come out now .
Out .
Now .
Come out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ barks incessantly as the suspect tries to wriggle out ahead of his arrest .
BirminghamLive has asked West Midlands Police for more details on the incident shown above .
Experienced PD Odin first made headlines when he reunited a red-faced husband with his discarded wedding ring at the end of January this year .
The man had tossed away following an argument with his wife - but luckily the canine was able to quickly sniff out the lost jewellery .
Odin 's handler had spotted two men acting suspiciously with a torch on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Odin had uncovered the ring .
Despite the pitch black conditions , Odin lent his nose to the search effort and found it hidden in long grass on Northfield Road , in Harborne .
The ring was handed back to the `` hugely embarrassed '' hubby , who managed to avoid being in the doghouse with his wife .

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This is the incredible moment a police dog managed to sniff out a cowardly knifeman - moments after he tried to 'stab someone'.
In astonishing body cam footage, Odin can be seen rapidly tracking the suspect's scent as he takes the dog handler through various streets in Stechford.
The clip - filmed on Saturday, June 6 this year - shows the officers closely following the canine's lead until they find a man hiding beneath a van nearby.
It is alleged the suspect, who is seen lying under a van outside someone's home, tried to stab the victim before fleeing chasing cops.
He reportedly hurled a weapon into a resident's garden as he fled in the direction of Lock Drive.
An officer, who appears to have called for back up from the dog handler, explains: "I chased him up there and turned left here, as I've gone out - I was only about 10-20 yards - I haven't seen him.
The handler then replies: "What's he done, he's stabbed someone?"
The officer adds: "Well, he's tried to stab someone, he's ran off and chucked some kind of weapon into a garden which we're just getting now."
(Image: WMP)
Odin then steps into action, following the scent immediately down a maze of residential streets and a junk-filled back garden.
With instructions to 'find' from his handler, the dog soon clocks the suspect lying beneath the rear of a white van parked on someone's driveway.
The officer shouts: "Right come out now. Out. Now. Come out, now."
The police dog barks incessantly as the suspect tries to wriggle out ahead of his arrest.
BirminghamLive has asked West Midlands Police for more details on the incident shown above.
(Image: WMP / SWNS)
Experienced PD Odin first made headlines when he reunited a red-faced husband with his discarded wedding ring at the end of January this year.
The man had tossed away following an argument with his wife - but luckily the canine was able to quickly sniff out the lost jewellery.
Odin's handler had spotted two men acting suspiciously with a torch on January 25, and within two minutes, Odin had uncovered the ring.
Despite the pitch black conditions, Odin lent his nose to the search effort and found it hidden in long grass on Northfield Road, in Harborne.
The ring was handed back to the "hugely embarrassed" hubby, who managed to avoid being in the doghouse with his wife.


birminghammail--2020-07-07--Jurgen Klopp set for transfer talks with Villa striker target

Jurgen Klopp plans to hold face-to-face transfer talks with Liverpool starlet Rhian Brewster before deciding what to do with him next season .
Highly-rated forward Brewster has spent the second half of the season on loan at Championship club Swansea City where he 's scored seven times in 14 starts .
Before Brewster joined Swansea in January he was linked with a move to Aston Villa , with Dean Smith reportedly an admirer of the 20-year-old .
Brewster 's success in the Championship has n't gone unnoticed but Klopp is unlikely to be able to offer him regular first team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boss will sit down with the striker to work out what 's best for his development ahead of the 2020/21 campaign .
`` The plan with Rhian [ is ] we will talk to him , '' Klopp said at a press conference on Tuesday .
`` It was clear his situation was different to a lot of the boys here .
`` They really wanted him at Swansea and that is important .
Rhian shows his talent is clear .
How it is next year we will talk about it with him @ @

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Jurgen Klopp plans to hold face-to-face transfer talks with Liverpool starlet Rhian Brewster before deciding what to do with him next season.
Highly-rated forward Brewster has spent the second half of the season on loan at Championship club Swansea City where he's scored seven times in 14 starts.
Before Brewster joined Swansea in January he was linked with a move to Aston Villa, with Dean Smith reportedly an admirer of the 20-year-old.
Brewster's success in the Championship hasn't gone unnoticed but Klopp is unlikely to be able to offer him regular first team football next season.
And the Liverpool boss will sit down with the striker to work out what's best for his development ahead of the 2020/21 campaign.
"The plan with Rhian [is] we will talk to him," Klopp said at a press conference on Tuesday. "It was clear his situation was different to a lot of the boys here.
"They really wanted him at Swansea and that is important. Rhian shows his talent is clear. How it is next year we will talk about it with him."


birminghammail--2020-07-07--Clothing brand Boohoo axed by Next and ASOS after factory claims

Fashion clothing line Boohoo has been dropped from Next and ASOS websites amid allegations of poor working conditions at its factories .
An article in the Sunday Times alleged that workers at its Leicester factory were paid just £3.50 an hour - less than the minimum wage - and worked in poor conditions .
The story saw more than £1 billion wiped from the firm 's share value over the last two days .
Online retailers including Zalando and Very.co.uk have also temporarily stopped selling Boohoo items .
A spokesman for Next said it made the decision last week after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the issue .
He said : `` Next concluded there is a case for Boohoo Group to answer .
`` Next needs to prove to itself the two Boohoo Group labels that it was stocking are being sourced in a manner that is appropriate and acceptable to Next .
`` Next therefore has its own investigation under way to ascertain whether they are being made in a way that Next does not approve of . ''
Boohoo sells its products through a number of third-party sites although the company is thought to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ platforms .
The online retailer said on Monday that it will end relationships with any supplier it finds to have broken its code of conduct .
ASOS has also has temporarily suspended its ties with Boohoo until it completes its own investigations .
And Berlin-based Zalando said it had removed around 300 products made by Boohoo Group on Tuesday .
A spokeswoman for Zalando said : `` During the coronavirus crisis , the health and safety of our employees has remained of utmost importance to Zalando .
`` We adjusted to this `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to keep all employees safe while staying open for business .
`` We expect our partners to apply similar fundamental priorities and will distance ourselves from those who do n't . ''
Boohoo declined to comment .

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Fashion clothing line Boohoo has been dropped from Next and ASOS websites amid allegations of poor working conditions at its factories.
An article in the Sunday Times alleged that workers at its Leicester factory were paid just £3.50 an hour - less than the minimum wage - and worked in poor conditions.
The story saw more than £1 billion wiped from the firm's share value over the last two days.
Online retailers including Zalando and Very.co.uk have also temporarily stopped selling Boohoo items.
A spokesman for Next said it made the decision last week after campaign group Labour Behind The Label raised the issue.
He said: "Next concluded there is a case for Boohoo Group to answer.
"Next needs to prove to itself the two Boohoo Group labels that it was stocking are being sourced in a manner that is appropriate and acceptable to Next.
"Next therefore has its own investigation under way to ascertain whether they are being made in a way that Next does not approve of."
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Boohoo sells its products through a number of third-party sites although the company is thought to be focusing on acquiring new online brands and platforms.
The online retailer said on Monday that it will end relationships with any supplier it finds to have broken its code of conduct.
ASOS has also has temporarily suspended its ties with Boohoo until it completes its own investigations.
And Berlin-based Zalando said it had removed around 300 products made by Boohoo Group on Tuesday.
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A spokeswoman for Zalando said: "During the coronavirus crisis, the health and safety of our employees has remained of utmost importance to Zalando.
"We adjusted to this "new normal" with strict preventative measures to keep all employees safe while staying open for business.
"We expect our partners to apply similar fundamental priorities and will distance ourselves from those who don't."
Boohoo declined to comment.


birminghammail--2020-07-07--Revealed: 16 care homes given £1,000 to help empty hospital beds

Birmingham City Council gave care homes a £1,000 extra cash 'incentive ' to take in hospital patients in a hurry , including some with coronavirus , so more NHS beds could be freed up for critically ill people .
A condition of the offer was that care homes had to take in a patient within 24 hours and no matter what their Covid status was .
Sixteen homes in the city took up the offer , made in line with government instructions to free up acute beds .
Today a care home manager who rejected the advance said she 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ none of her residents have been infected .
Jane Farr , who manages Covid-free Digby Manor care home in Erdington , said : `` It was too big a risk .
If one case had come in it would have been dreadful .
One case could have infected lots of people .
My residents mostly have dementia , they move around a lot and interact together , so total isolation poses a real problem .
`` I do n't think homes should have been encouraged to take that risk .
We were being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help but our residents were my priority , '' she added .
`` Nobody could be certain those people did not have Covid-19 .
I 'm certain it was a reason we have not had any cases . ''
She also rejected overtures earlier in the crisis to take in new residents , opting instead to 'shut the doors ' in mid March to newcomers and relatives alike , including agency staff and activity providers .
Instead , she says , she cocooned her 26 residents and close-knit team of staff against the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chose to support the measures , which were drawn up to support government guidance and in line with instructions from Health Secretary Matt Hancock to 'protect the NHS ' .
The package was devised by health and social care partners in the city and region .
From late February , any in-patients deemed 'fit to discharge ' were rapidly moved on into community hospitals , the care sector or back home , so hospital staff could focus on caring for sick and dying coronavirus patients during the predicted surge .
Hundreds were moved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ April , including nearly 400 who were untested or had tested positive , as we revealed exclusively .
But pressure to discharge more people into care settings persisted as the pandemic peaked .
On April 14 , the city council published details of a new incentive scheme for care homes to encourage them to take in more residents .
To qualify for the extra £1,000 cash incentive offered , homes needed to `` facilitate admissions to the home from hospitals , and from Discharge to Assess bed based and community provision . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ potential additional costs associated with quick assessment and discharge .
But conditions imposed meant the home had to bid for the resident in a four hour window and , if their bid was 'winning ' , organise admission within 24 hours - regardless of the citizen 's Covid-19 testing or diagnosis status at the point of discharge .
The city council confirmed 16 payments had been implemented since it was made available .
In a statement the council said : `` The £1,000 funding was provided to allow the care provider to purchase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conduct additional cleansing to allow Covid positive residents to be isolated and discharged .
`` The payment was to allow those additional costs to be funded , meaning Covid status should not be a barrier to discharge .
`` The council has worked closely with our health partners to ensure testing upon discharge from hospital , as we very much recognise the importance of this in reducing the spread of Covid-19 .
`` We have worked to the national guidance at all times and wherever possible we have discharged citizens into short term @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Service Requirements to reduce the spread of Covid in care homes . ''
When asked if any review was now under way to assess the impact , the council said any such review would be expected to be conducted nationally .
Other measures included in the council ’ s £5m Covid-19 financial support package for care homes , announced in mid April , included increases in overall fees paid , measures to reimburse care homes for extra costs including staffing and PPE , and extra payments for home support and supported living services @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for health and social care , said : “ We are living in unprecedented times and we know that care providers across the city are working incredibly hard in really difficult circumstances .
`` They are the people who support the most vulnerable in the city and it is only right that we support them financially .
However , it is important that we put in place the right support to address the issues given the care market in Birmingham is complex . ''
Jack Dromey , MP for Birmingham Erdington , says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ battling for PPE , and even food for their residents , as coronavirus raged and they were being pressed to accept new residents .
He voiced his fury that ministers - including PM Boris Johnson - were now seeking to `` blame '' care homes for the impact of the virus on residents .
`` Care homes endured the unimaginable , 13 % of care home residents died , yet Boris Johnson says it was their fault for paying the terrible price of his Government ’ s mistakes . ''
In a recent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area he found one in five were still having problems getting hold of personal protective equipment , and just as many were reporting issues getting residents tested .
In February and early March , as the threat of coronavirus became real , health and social care partners joined forces to work out how to manage the inevitable pressure on the NHS locally .
Community hospitals opened extra wards - including in Moseley Hall and West Heath hospitals - and empty care home beds were booked up in readiness .
The NHS Nightingale overspill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up and opened by Prince William and Matt Hancock , and was a symbol of how 'ready ' the country was for the peak .
Dr David Rosser , chief executive of University Hospitals Birmingham ( UHB ) , has since expressed how , with hindsight , the city created `` too much '' capacity - indicating some of the frantic measures to empty beds turned out to be not needed .
The Nightingale never saw a patient , and is now mothballed .
He also added that the impact on care homes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been no such sense of regret voiced by Government ministers , with Health Secretary Mr Hancock continuing to insist a `` protective ring '' was thrown around care homes .
We have previously revealed how local hospitals discharged hundreds of people into care homes in the city - some had tested negative for Covid before discharge , but hundreds more were either not tested or had tested positive during their stay .
Some 226 patients , all untested , were sent from the Queen Elizabeth , Heartlands , Good Hope and Solihull hospitals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ March and mid April .
From April 15 the Government 's rules changed and all discharged residents were supposed to undergo a test first .
Another 133 patients who had previously tested positive were also discharged into care homes , along with 130 people who had tested negative .
That 's a total of 489 people who moved from hospital to care home as coronavirus took hold in the city .
In neighbouring Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust - which runs City and Sandwell hospitals - we only know that 22 untested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Together this paints a picture of vulnerable patients with Covid-19 , or who had not been tested , being routinely transferred into care homes among fellow residents , many of them nearing end of life or with compromised health conditions .

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Birmingham City Council gave care homes a £1,000 extra cash 'incentive' to take in hospital patients in a hurry, including some with coronavirus, so more NHS beds could be freed up for critically ill people.
A condition of the offer was that care homes had to take in a patient within 24 hours and no matter what their Covid status was.
Sixteen homes in the city took up the offer, made in line with government instructions to free up acute beds.
Today a care home manager who rejected the advance said she's certain it's one of the reasons none of her residents have been infected.
Jane Farr, who manages Covid-free Digby Manor care home in Erdington, said: "It was too big a risk. If one case had come in it would have been dreadful. One case could have infected lots of people. My residents mostly have dementia, they move around a lot and interact together, so total isolation poses a real problem.
"I don't think homes should have been encouraged to take that risk. We were being asked to do what we could to help but our residents were my priority," she added.
"Nobody could be certain those people did not have Covid-19. I'm certain it was a reason we have not had any cases."
She also rejected overtures earlier in the crisis to take in new residents, opting instead to 'shut the doors' in mid March to newcomers and relatives alike, including agency staff and activity providers.
Instead, she says, she cocooned her 26 residents and close-knit team of staff against the chaos of coronavirus.
But other homes chose to support the measures, which were drawn up to support government guidance and in line with instructions from Health Secretary Matt Hancock to 'protect the NHS'.
The package was devised by health and social care partners in the city and region.
From late February, any in-patients deemed 'fit to discharge' were rapidly moved on into community hospitals, the care sector or back home, so hospital staff could focus on caring for sick and dying coronavirus patients during the predicted surge.
Hundreds were moved out of hospital during March and early April, including nearly 400 who were untested or had tested positive, as we revealed exclusively.
But pressure to discharge more people into care settings persisted as the pandemic peaked.
On April 14, the city council published details of a new incentive scheme for care homes to encourage them to take in more residents.
To qualify for the extra £1,000 cash incentive offered, homes needed to "facilitate admissions to the home from hospitals, and from Discharge to Assess bed based and community provision." The payment was in recognition of the potential additional costs associated with quick assessment and discharge.
But conditions imposed meant the home had to bid for the resident in a four hour window and, if their bid was 'winning', organise admission within 24 hours - regardless of the citizen's Covid-19 testing or diagnosis status at the point of discharge.
The city council confirmed 16 payments had been implemented since it was made available.
In a statement the council said: "The £1,000 funding was provided to allow the care provider to purchase additional PPE, pay additional staff and conduct additional cleansing to allow Covid positive residents to be isolated and discharged.
"The payment was to allow those additional costs to be funded, meaning Covid status should not be a barrier to discharge.
"The council has worked closely with our health partners to ensure testing upon discharge from hospital, as we very much recognise the importance of this in reducing the spread of Covid-19.
"We have worked to the national guidance at all times and wherever possible we have discharged citizens into short term NHS beds under the national Hospital Discharge Service Requirements to reduce the spread of Covid in care homes."
When asked if any review was now under way to assess the impact, the council said any such review would be expected to be conducted nationally.
Other measures included in the council’s £5m Covid-19 financial support package for care homes, announced in mid April, included increases in overall fees paid, measures to reimburse care homes for extra costs including staffing and PPE, and extra payments for home support and supported living services.
Councillor Paulette Hamilton, cabinet members for health and social care, said: “We are living in unprecedented times and we know that care providers across the city are working incredibly hard in really difficult circumstances.
"They are the people who support the most vulnerable in the city and it is only right that we support them financially. However, it is important that we put in place the right support to address the issues given the care market in Birmingham is complex."
Jack Dromey, MP for Birmingham Erdington, says care homes in his constituency were left battling for PPE, and even food for their residents, as coronavirus raged and they were being pressed to accept new residents.
He voiced his fury that ministers - including PM Boris Johnson - were now seeking to "blame" care homes for the impact of the virus on residents.
"Care homes endured the unimaginable, 13% of care home residents died, yet Boris Johnson says it was their fault for paying the terrible price of his Government’s mistakes."
In a recent survey of the 47 homes in his area he found one in five were still having problems getting hold of personal protective equipment, and just as many were reporting issues getting residents tested.
The race to empty hospital beds
In February and early March, as the threat of coronavirus became real, health and social care partners joined forces to work out how to manage the inevitable pressure on the NHS locally.
Community hospitals opened extra wards - including in Moseley Hall and West Heath hospitals - and empty care home beds were booked up in readiness.
The NHS Nightingale overspill hospital at the NEC was rapidly put up and opened by Prince William and Matt Hancock, and was a symbol of how 'ready' the country was for the peak.
Dr David Rosser, chief executive of University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB), has since expressed how, with hindsight, the city created "too much" capacity - indicating some of the frantic measures to empty beds turned out to be not needed. The Nightingale never saw a patient, and is now mothballed.
He also added that the impact on care homes was not fully appreciated.
There has been no such sense of regret voiced by Government ministers, with Health Secretary Mr Hancock continuing to insist a "protective ring" was thrown around care homes.
We have previously revealed how local hospitals discharged hundreds of people into care homes in the city - some had tested negative for Covid before discharge, but hundreds more were either not tested or had tested positive during their stay.
(Image: PA)
Some 226 patients, all untested, were sent from the Queen Elizabeth, Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull hospitals into care homes between the start of March and mid April.
From April 15 the Government's rules changed and all discharged residents were supposed to undergo a test first.
Another 133 patients who had previously tested positive were also discharged into care homes, along with 130 people who had tested negative.
That's a total of 489 people who moved from hospital to care home as coronavirus took hold in the city.
In neighbouring Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust - which runs City and Sandwell hospitals - we only know that 22 untested patients were transferred into care homes.
Together this paints a picture of vulnerable patients with Covid-19, or who had not been tested, being routinely transferred into care homes among fellow residents, many of them nearing end of life or with compromised health conditions.


birminghammail--2020-07-07--Every fixture as Aston Villa, West Ham & Watford plot Premier League survival

Aston Villa are watching on with interest as Watford and Norwich City do battle tonight .
Basement side Norwich could @ @ @ @ @ do Dean Smith 's Villa a massive favour in their bid to stay in the @ @ @ @ @ currently 1-1 at Vicarage Road .
Villa - and AFC Bournemouth a place below in @ @ @ @ @ adrift yet but only one point separates them from Watford a place above in safety @ @ @ @ @ in 16th with 31 points , four clear of Villa with Burnley heading to the @ @ @ @ @ Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top @ @ @ @ @ here We 're into the stage of the season where fans are checking results elsewhere @ @ @ @ @ 's every fixture remaining for Villa and their relegation rivals as the end of the @ @ @

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Aston Villa are feeling sorry for themselves and hoping for a miracle after a devastating blow at Everton.
Ezri Konsa looked to have given Villa another precious three points when he opened the scoring at Goodison Park.
But the Toffees hit back to break claret and blue hearts with a last gasp leveller through substitute Theo Walcott.
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Villa were left to rue a glaring miss from Anwar El Ghazi as they failed to gaoin significant ground on their rivals.
Dean Smith's men went into the game in a confident mood after beating Crystal Palace at Villa Park on Sunday.
However, the 1-1 draw at Everton was very much two points dropped and leaves them marooned in the Premier League relegation zone.
It was typical feeling of despair for Villa who are approaching last orders in the Last Chance Saloon.
We're into the squeaky bum time stage of the season where fans are checking results elsewhere with considerable interest.
Two of their relegation rivals, West Ham and Watford face off on Friday and that's the one that all Villa fans will be keeping an eye on, hoping for a glimmer of hope for the final week and a half of a challenging campaign.
Here's every fixture remaining for Villa and their relegation rivals as the end of the season nears.
19. Aston Villa | Played 36 | 31 points | -27 goal difference
Tuesday, July 21: Arsenal (h), 8.15pm
Sunday, July 26: West Ham (a), 4pm
18. Bournemouth | Played 36 | 31 points | -25 goal difference
Sunday, July 19: Southampton (h), 2pm
Sunday, July 26: Everton (a), 4pm
17. Watford | Played 35 | 34 points | -21 goal difference
Friday, July 17: West Ham (a), 8pm
Tuesday, July 21: Man City (h), 6pm
Sunday, July 26: Arsenal (a), 4pm
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16. West Ham | Played 35 | 34 points | -15 goal difference
Friday, July 17: Watford (h), 8pm
Tuesday, July 21: Manchester United (a), 6pm
Sunday, July 26: Aston Villa (h), 4pm
15. Brighton | Played 35 | 36 points | -16 goal difference
Thursday, July 16: Southampton (a), 8.15pm
Monday, July 20: Newcastle (h), 6pm
Sunday, July 26: Burnley (a), 4pm


birminghammail--2020-07-07--Police hunt for thug following a string of violent offences

Police are hunting to find a Brierley Hill thug following a string of violent offences in Stechford .
Matthew Webb is wanted on suspicion of wounding , criminal damage and assault .
The 28-year-old is also wanted for failing to attend court .
However , police say his address and whereabouts are not currently known .
Anyone with any information that can help trace Matthew is asked to contact the police .
An image of him has also been released .
In an appeal on social media , the force said : `` Matthew Webb is currently wanted by West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he is ?
`` The 28-year-old from Brierley Hill is wanted on suspicion of wounding , criminal damage and assault – all three incidents happened in the Stechford area of Birmingham .
`` He ’ s also wanted for failing to attend court .
His current address and whereabouts are unknown , but he has links to Dudley and Birmingham . ''
Anyone with information is asked to get in touch with the police .
If you know where he is please contact us via Live Chat a/www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .
Please quote crime number 20BE/119034F/20 .

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Police are hunting to find a Brierley Hill thug following a string of violent offences in Stechford.
Matthew Webb is wanted on suspicion of wounding, criminal damage and assault. The 28-year-old is also wanted for failing to attend court. However, police say his address and whereabouts are not currently known.
Anyone with any information that can help trace Matthew is asked to contact the police. An image of him has also been released.
In an appeal on social media, the force said: "Matthew Webb is currently wanted by West Midlands Police. Do you know where he is?
"The 28-year-old from Brierley Hill is wanted on suspicion of wounding, criminal damage and assault – all three incidents happened in the Stechford area of Birmingham.
"He’s also wanted for failing to attend court. His current address and whereabouts are unknown, but he has links to Dudley and Birmingham."
Anyone with information is asked to get in touch with the police. If you know where he is please contact us via Live Chat a/www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, or call 101 anytime.
To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Please quote crime number 20BE/119034F/20.


birminghammail--2020-07-07--Leeds complete permanent signing of Helder Costa from Wolves

Leeds United have announced the permanent signing of Portuguese winger Helder Costa from Wolverhampton Wanderers .
Costa , 26 , joined Leeds on a season-long loan last summer with an obligation for it to be made permanent for £16million and the deal has now been completed .
Costa , who made his debut for Portugal during his three-year stay at Wolves , has struggled to make a telling impact under Marcelo Bielsa this term .
He 's only managed four goals in 43 appearances for Leeds but the Elland Road club are on course to win promotion to the Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go Leeds are top of the Championship , one point ahead of West Bromwich Albion and six ahead of third-place Brentford .
Costa has penned a four-year contract with Leeds and , needless to say , their supporters are now hoping for a far more impressive return for their money .
Here 's how a selection of Leeds fans reacted to the news ... @ clun1989 : `` Hopefully he can begin to show his worth , £16million is ludicrous based on his performances this season .
Fingers crossed he can kick on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how much ( Jack ) Harrison has improved after more time working with Bielsa .
Costa deserves the same time and effort from us lot .
Off his back and get behind the lad ! ''
@ samjackson23 : `` Great news , I 'm glad he 's staying .
But wow I ca n't help thinking Wolves are incredibly happy with the price agreed . ''

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Leeds United have announced the permanent signing of Portuguese winger Helder Costa from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Costa, 26, joined Leeds on a season-long loan last summer with an obligation for it to be made permanent for £16million and the deal has now been completed.
Costa, who made his debut for Portugal during his three-year stay at Wolves, has struggled to make a telling impact under Marcelo Bielsa this term.
He's only managed four goals in 43 appearances for Leeds but the Elland Road club are on course to win promotion to the Premier League.
With just five games to go Leeds are top of the Championship, one point ahead of West Bromwich Albion and six ahead of third-place Brentford.
Costa has penned a four-year contract with Leeds and, needless to say, their supporters are now hoping for a far more impressive return for their money.
Here's how a selection of Leeds fans reacted to the news...
@clun1989: "Hopefully he can begin to show his worth, £16million is ludicrous based on his performances this season. Fingers crossed he can kick on."
@Matt1lufc: "Look how much (Jack) Harrison has improved after more time working with Bielsa. Costa deserves the same time and effort from us lot. Off his back and get behind the lad!"
@samjackson23: "Great news, I'm glad he's staying. But wow I can't help thinking Wolves are incredibly happy with the price agreed."


birminghammail--2020-07-07--Man 'stabbed' and suspected ‘drugs operation’ discovered

A suspected drug dealing operation was discovered after a Worcestershire house was raided following an 'underpass stabbing ' .
Redditch CID responded to reports of a man being stabbed in an underpass in Tidbury Close at 1am on Monday ( July 6 ) with paramedics asked to treat the man .
The officers , supported by the Local Policing Priority Team ( LPPT ) officers from North and South Worcestershire , found a man with injuries , with the ambulance service called to Callow Hill Lane .
In connection with the incident police officers then raided a house in Salters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - some three-and-a-half miles away from the stabbing scene .
The officers then discovered a suspected ‘ drugs operation in process ’ .
The force told WorcestershireLive detectives arrested three men and seized a large knife .
West Mercia Police said the man 's injuries ‘ were not serious or life threatening ’ .
The LPPT team Tweeted : “ Assisted Redditch CID with a dynamic incident .
Entry gained to a flat and three males arrested on suspicion of GBH assault .
“ All three were further arrested for drug supply offences @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also seized.
” A spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said : `` We were called by police at 1:48am on Monday morning to reports of a stabbing at an address in Callow Hill Lane in Redditch .
`` One ambulance and a paramedic officer attended the scene .
We treated one patient , a man , for injuries not believed to be life threatening before taking him to hospital for further treatment.
” Detective Inspector Jim Hopkins from West Mercia Police said : “ This was a true team effort with elements @ @ @ @ @ @ @ detain three men arrested on suspicion of GBH and drugs offences .
`` I want to reassure the public across Worcestershire that we are continuing to work hard to stem both the flow and distribution of drugs into our communities .
More often than not , violence and other serious crimes follows these organised crime groups and their activities are hurting vulnerable and innocent people .
“ Much of our work is intelligence led and we work closely with our communities to listen to their concerns and act on their information .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organised criminal activity and all other forms of crime in North Worcestershire keeping this a safe and pleasant place to live and work.
” Anyone who is aware or thinks they know of any criminality or believes someone is growing or selling drugs is urged to contact their safer neighbourhood team or call CrimeStopppers anonymously on 0800 555111 .

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A suspected drug dealing operation was discovered after a Worcestershire house was raided following an 'underpass stabbing'.
Redditch CID responded to reports of a man being stabbed in an underpass in Tidbury Close at 1am on Monday (July 6) with paramedics asked to treat the man.
The officers, supported by the Local Policing Priority Team (LPPT) officers from North and South Worcestershire, found a man with injuries, with the ambulance service called to Callow Hill Lane.
In connection with the incident police officers then raided a house in Salters Lane, later that day at 11.30pm - some three-and-a-half miles away from the stabbing scene.
The officers then discovered a suspected ‘drugs operation in process’. The force told WorcestershireLive detectives arrested three men and seized a large knife.
West Mercia Police said the man's injuries ‘were not serious or life threatening’.
The LPPT team Tweeted: “Assisted Redditch CID with a dynamic incident. Entry gained to a flat and three males arrested on suspicion of GBH assault.
“All three were further arrested for drug supply offences. £1000 plus in cash and knives also seized.”
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called by police at 1:48am on Monday morning to reports of a stabbing at an address in Callow Hill Lane in Redditch.
"One ambulance and a paramedic officer attended the scene. We treated one patient, a man, for injuries not believed to be life threatening before taking him to hospital for further treatment.”
Detective Inspector Jim Hopkins from West Mercia Police said: “This was a true team effort with elements of proactive and reactive policing combining to detain three men arrested on suspicion of GBH and drugs offences.
"I want to reassure the public across Worcestershire that we are continuing to work hard to stem both the flow and distribution of drugs into our communities. More often than not, violence and other serious crimes follows these organised crime groups and their activities are hurting vulnerable and innocent people.
“Much of our work is intelligence led and we work closely with our communities to listen to their concerns and act on their information. We will continue to remain committed to tackling organised criminal activity and all other forms of crime in North Worcestershire keeping this a safe and pleasant place to live and work.”
Anyone who is aware or thinks they know of any criminality or believes someone is growing or selling drugs is urged to contact their safer neighbourhood team or call CrimeStopppers anonymously on 0800 555111.


birminghammail--2020-07-07--DHL issues statement as 2,200 JLR jobs at risk

DHL Supply Chain has issued a statement after it was revealed up to 2,200 jobs could be axed at Jaguar Land Rover .
The delivery firm confirmed there would be a 'restructuring ' of its contract with the car manufacturer amid the unforeseen impact of the coronavirus pandemic .
The company said it was consulting with employees and Unite representatives - who predicted as many as 2,200 job losses in the latest 'bitter blow ' for JLR .
It also vowed to 'redeploy ' as many workers as possible to other operations across the UK after the union said proposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West Midlands and North West .
The union added that two in five of the entire workforce employed by DHL on the JLR logistics contract face redundancy , across full-time , salaried and agency staff on the contract .
The news , which Unite said would affect Solihull and Castle Bromwich sites , came on the eve of the Chancellor 's speech to the country set to map the nation 's recovery from the Covid-19 crisis .
Revealing plans to move some staff to different operations nationwide , a spokesperson for DHL Supply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highly challenging trading conditions in the global automotive sector and the unprecedented impact of the Coronavirus pandemic , we have made the difficult decision to restructure our linefeed and freight operations supporting the Jaguar Land Rover contract .
`` This is in line with future volume forecasts and forms part of the optimisation and efficiency initiatives that have been driven by both organisations in recent months .
`` We are now in consultation with our employees and their representatives and will make every effort to redeploy as many colleagues as possible to our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like to thank our colleagues for their understanding at this extremely difficult time and stress that this proposal is based solely on the commercial challenges affecting the global automotive sector , and in no way reflects on the service levels delivered on the contract in recent years.
” Unite , which represents JLR employees , said it would try to ensure the number of job losses are kept to an `` absolute minimum '' .
Unite national officer for logistics Matt Draper said : “ This is a massive , bitter blow for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eve of the chancellor 's speech underscores the urgency of need for jobs-saving action from the government .
`` Again , while governments in Spain , France and Germany are acting swiftly to secure a future for their car manufacturers , we see no such ambition from the UK government and as a result jobs are going .
“ Unite has not yet received any details of how DHL intends to make 50 per cent of the proposed redundancies through efficiency savings but we are making abundantly clear to DHL that they will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to undertake impossible workloads as they show other workers the door .
“ While DHL is the employer , the reality is that the workers perform their roles for JLR .
JLR has a moral duty to ensure that workers are treated fairly and decently during this incredibly difficult and stressful time .
“ DHL must not attempt to make permanent full-time staff redundant while continuing to outsource work to sub-contractors . ''

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DHL Supply Chain has issued a statement after it was revealed up to 2,200 jobs could be axed at Jaguar Land Rover.
The delivery firm confirmed there would be a 'restructuring' of its contract with the car manufacturer amid the unforeseen impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
The company said it was consulting with employees and Unite representatives - who predicted as many as 2,200 job losses in the latest 'bitter blow' for JLR.
It also vowed to 'redeploy' as many workers as possible to other operations across the UK after the union said proposed cuts would affect major factories in the West Midlands and North West.
The union added that two in five of the entire workforce employed by DHL on the JLR logistics contract face redundancy, across full-time, salaried and agency staff on the contract.
The news, which Unite said would affect Solihull and Castle Bromwich sites, came on the eve of the Chancellor's speech to the country set to map the nation's recovery from the Covid-19 crisis.
Revealing plans to move some staff to different operations nationwide, a spokesperson for DHL Supply Chain said: “ In light of highly challenging trading conditions in the global automotive sector and the unprecedented impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, we have made the difficult decision to restructure our linefeed and freight operations supporting the Jaguar Land Rover contract.
"This is in line with future volume forecasts and forms part of the optimisation and efficiency initiatives that have been driven by both organisations in recent months.
"We are now in consultation with our employees and their representatives and will make every effort to redeploy as many colleagues as possible to our other operations nationwide.
"We would like to thank our colleagues for their understanding at this extremely difficult time and stress that this proposal is based solely on the commercial challenges affecting the global automotive sector, and in no way reflects on the service levels delivered on the contract in recent years.”
Unite, which represents JLR employees, said it would try to ensure the number of job losses are kept to an "absolute minimum".
Unite national officer for logistics Matt Draper said: “This is a massive, bitter blow for a dedicated workforce - and on the eve of the chancellor's speech underscores the urgency of need for jobs-saving action from the government.
"Again, while governments in Spain, France and Germany are acting swiftly to secure a future for their car manufacturers, we see no such ambition from the UK government and as a result jobs are going.
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“Unite has not yet received any details of how DHL intends to make 50 per cent of the proposed redundancies through efficiency savings but we are making abundantly clear to DHL that they will not be able to force these workers to undertake impossible workloads as they show other workers the door.
“While DHL is the employer, the reality is that the workers perform their roles for JLR. JLR has a moral duty to ensure that workers are treated fairly and decently during this incredibly difficult and stressful time.
“DHL must not attempt to make permanent full-time staff redundant while continuing to outsource work to sub-contractors."


birminghammail--2020-07-08--O2 Academy and O2 Institute unveil dramatic new look after makeover

The O2 Institute Birmingham and O2 Academy Birmingham have today revealed an entirely new look and feel as the community waits for the return of live music .
The artwork was created by local talent Roots to remind passers-by of the good times they ’ ve enjoyed at the culture hotspots .
O2 has teamed up with home-grown talent across the UK to create bespoke artwork across 11 O2 Academy venues .
O2 , in collaboration with Creative Debuts identified Roots , an illustrator and designer from Birmingham for the artwork seen on O2 Institute Birmingham and O2 Academy Birmingham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a love for the weird and wonderful , inspired by 90 ’ s pop culture , while this commission utilised O2 ’ s iconic blue colour palette to bring the venue to life .
Local talent Roots said : “ There are a handful of characters that regularly show up in my work which I have used to illustrate the different types of events held at the venues .
`` I love creating characters packed with detail and expression that the viewer can relate to in one way or another and put a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these times .
`` It was also a fun challenge using a different colour palette to my norm incorporating various tones of blue to represent O2 's branding , and I wanted to create something clean and striking which could be easily seen from the roads and at a distance .
`` Whilst painting I received lots interest and positive feedback from passers-by , and definitely think the campaign has been well timed , clarifying to the public that 'this is just an interval ’ .
” Gareth Griffiths , Head of Sponsorship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appreciate these continue to be extremely challenging circumstances for live music venues , still waiting on guidance as to when they can re-open their doors .
`` As we gradually return to normality , it is so important we celebrate O2 Academy Birmingham and O2 Institute Birmingham , two venues at the very heart of their communities , loved for the many memories that they have created .
`` The nation has experienced an extended break without live music , but this is just an interval and it will be back .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensuring fans remember the good times until we ’ re all able to enjoy live music together again .
”

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The O2 Institute Birmingham and O2 Academy Birmingham have today revealed an entirely new look and feel as the community waits for the return of live music.
The artwork was created by local talent Roots to remind passers-by of the good times they’ve enjoyed at the culture hotspots.
O2 has teamed up with home-grown talent across the UK to create bespoke artwork across 11 O2 Academy venues.
O2, in collaboration with Creative Debuts identified Roots, an illustrator and designer from Birmingham for the artwork seen on O2 Institute Birmingham and O2 Academy Birmingham.
Her work is heavily characterised by a love for the weird and wonderful, inspired by 90’s pop culture, while this commission utilised O2’s iconic blue colour palette to bring the venue to life.
Local talent Roots said: “There are a handful of characters that regularly show up in my work which I have used to illustrate the different types of events held at the venues.
"I love creating characters packed with detail and expression that the viewer can relate to in one way or another and put a smile on their face, particularly during these times.
"It was also a fun challenge using a different colour palette to my norm incorporating various tones of blue to represent O2's branding, and I wanted to create something clean and striking which could be easily seen from the roads and at a distance.
"Whilst painting I received lots interest and positive feedback from passers-by, and definitely think the campaign has been well timed, clarifying to the public that 'this is just an interval’.”
Gareth Griffiths, Head of Sponsorship at O2, said: “We appreciate these continue to be extremely challenging circumstances for live music venues, still waiting on guidance as to when they can re-open their doors.
"As we gradually return to normality, it is so important we celebrate O2 Academy Birmingham and O2 Institute Birmingham, two venues at the very heart of their communities, loved for the many memories that they have created.
"The nation has experienced an extended break without live music, but this is just an interval and it will be back.
"We wanted to show our appreciation by ensuring fans remember the good times until we’re all able to enjoy live music together again.”


birminghammail--2020-07-08--Car thieves lie in wait at Morrisons petrol forecourt

Police are warning motorists to be alert as they fill up following a spate of thefts from a petrol forecourt in Castle Bromwich .
Four cars have been stolen off Morrisons Petrol Station in the last four weeks , with two vehicles taken in the last few days .
Police are advising drivers to take their keys with them as they go to pay at the shop .
An alert sent out by Castle Bromwich and Smithswood Neighbourhood Policing Team , said : “ We have had reports of four vehicles being stolen off the forecourt of Morrison ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last four weeks , two of which were over the last few days .
“ Please be aware of your surroundings and anyone looking suspicious .
“ Please remove keys from the ignition to put air in your tyres or to visit the shop .
“ There is CCTV on the forecourt but we still need to be aware of this .
“ A male was arrested recently for vehicle theft on the forecourt .
“ We are continuing to look at CCTV for any offenders and mor patrols in the area are @ @ @ @ @

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Police are warning motorists to be alert as they fill up following a spate of thefts from a petrol forecourt in Castle Bromwich.
Four cars have been stolen off Morrisons Petrol Station in the last four weeks, with two vehicles taken in the last few days.
Police are advising drivers to take their keys with them as they go to pay at the shop.
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An alert sent out by Castle Bromwich and Smithswood Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “We have had reports of four vehicles being stolen off the forecourt of Morrison’s Petrol Station in Castle Bromwich in the last four weeks, two of which were over the last few days.
“Please be aware of your surroundings and anyone looking suspicious.
“Please remove keys from the ignition to put air in your tyres or to visit the shop.
“There is CCTV on the forecourt but we still need to be aware of this.
“A male was arrested recently for vehicle theft on the forecourt.
“We are continuing to look at CCTV for any offenders and mor patrols in the area are being carried out.”


birminghammail--2020-07-08--Worcestershire victims of a cyber sex scam urged to come forward

Police in Worcestershire are appealing for anyone who thinks they have been the victim of a cyber sex scam to come forward .
They want to hear from people who have had indecent images of themselves uploaded onto an international website without their knowledge or consent .
West Mercia Police said it had received reports from a number of people saying they had been victims and had launched an investigation .
But officers believe there are more victims out there and want to hear from them .
However , they have warned that because the pictures are on an international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get them removed .
Detective Inspector Tony Garner , from Worcester station , said because of the international aspect , prevention was the best way of dealing with the scam .
`` We are working with the Regional Organised Crime Unit and our cyber crime teams to investigate these crimes , we hope to prosecute those responsible , '' he said .
`` We are still investigating which apps and how the images are being taken from the devices .
`` While we understand this might be embarrassing to come forward about such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by it to contact us and report it , this will allow us to ascertain how many people this has affected . ''
They also gave details of the Victim Advice Line ( VAL ) , which is a free and confidential service offering advice , practical help and emotional support to people affected by crime .
Support is available by telephone on 0800 952 3000 or via email and live chat by clicking here .
He said anyone with personal images on their phones , computers or tablets should take check their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ malware up to date , changing and create strong passwords for all applications and logins .
People should also be conscious who they share sensitive images with and how they are stored on their devices .
He said : `` We want to reassure you that we are here to help and want to encourage anyone affected by this to get in contact with us .
`` Please contact us on 101 if you feel you or someone you know has been a victim to this . ''

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Police in Worcestershire are appealing for anyone who thinks they have been the victim of a cyber sex scam to come forward.
They want to hear from people who have had indecent images of themselves uploaded onto an international website without their knowledge or consent.
West Mercia Police said it had received reports from a number of people saying they had been victims and had launched an investigation.
But officers believe there are more victims out there and want to hear from them. However, they have warned that because the pictures are on an international platform, it will be difficult to get them removed.
(Image: PA)
Detective Inspector Tony Garner, from Worcester station, said because of the international aspect, prevention was the best way of dealing with the scam.
"We are working with the Regional Organised Crime Unit and our cyber crime teams to investigate these crimes, we hope to prosecute those responsible," he said.
"We are still investigating which apps and how the images are being taken from the devices.
"While we understand this might be embarrassing to come forward about such sensitive issues, we encourage anyone affected by it to contact us and report it, this will allow us to ascertain how many people this has affected."
They also gave details of the Victim Advice Line (VAL), which is a free and confidential service offering advice, practical help and emotional support to people affected by crime. Support is available by telephone on 0800 952 3000 or via email and live chat by clicking here.
He said anyone with personal images on their phones, computers or tablets should take check their cyber security.
This included keeping your malware up to date, changing and create strong passwords for all applications and logins. People should also be conscious who they share sensitive images with and how they are stored on their devices.
He said: "We want to reassure you that we are here to help and want to encourage anyone affected by this to get in contact with us.
"Please contact us on 101 if you feel you or someone you know has been a victim to this."


birminghammail--2020-07-08--Memorial woodland for virus victims to be created in Solihull

A memorial woodland to remember residents who have died during the coronavirus crisis will be created in Solihull .
It was announced this week that an area of land would be specifically set aside to plant trees .
Cllr Andy Mackiewicz , cabinet member for climate change , planning and housing , said the green space would allow `` quiet reflection for those who have fallen victim to Covid-19 and gratitude for the key workers that worked through this pandemic . ''
Since the outbreak started , there have been 273 confirmed deaths in Solihull , with many villages and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We will allow people to plant trees to commemorate their fallen relatives , '' said Cllr Mackiewicz , who announced the proposal at this week 's Full Council meeting .
`` That 's one thing we can do as a council and I hope I 'll get support as we progress through the plan . ''
An exact location for the site has not been confirmed , but Cllr Mackiewicz has said that he did have a location in mind .
The proposals are set to be finalised through the Local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for various uses .
Cllr Ade Adeyemo , leader of the Lib Dem group , said he welcomed the idea of `` having somewhere for local residents to be able to grieve . ''
He said he had in fact been contacted by a ten-year-old boy , from Lyndon , who had asked for memorial gardens be created in both the north and south of the borough .
The suggestion had been passed to council officers .
The council had previously announced plans to plant 250,000 trees across Solihull over the course of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed that the local authority was `` on target '' to have 25,000 specimens in the soil during the first planting season .

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A memorial woodland to remember residents who have died during the coronavirus crisis will be created in Solihull.
It was announced this week that an area of land would be specifically set aside to plant trees.
Cllr Andy Mackiewicz, cabinet member for climate change, planning and housing, said the green space would allow "quiet reflection for those who have fallen victim to Covid-19 and gratitude for the key workers that worked through this pandemic."
Since the outbreak started, there have been 273 confirmed deaths in Solihull, with many villages and suburbs having seen fatalities reach double figures.
"We will allow people to plant trees to commemorate their fallen relatives," said Cllr Mackiewicz, who announced the proposal at this week's Full Council meeting.
"That's one thing we can do as a council and I hope I'll get support as we progress through the plan."
(Image: David Irwin)
An exact location for the site has not been confirmed, but Cllr Mackiewicz has said that he did have a location in mind.
The proposals are set to be finalised through the Local Plan, which earmarks tracts of land for various uses.
Cllr Ade Adeyemo, leader of the Lib Dem group, said he welcomed the idea of "having somewhere for local residents to be able to grieve."
He said he had in fact been contacted by a ten-year-old boy, from Lyndon, who had asked for memorial gardens be created in both the north and south of the borough. The suggestion had been passed to council officers.
The council had previously announced plans to plant 250,000 trees across Solihull over the course of the decade.
A report this week confirmed that the local authority was "on target" to have 25,000 specimens in the soil during the first planting season.