birminghammail--2020-07-02--Jack Grealish confession could hint at Aston Villa striker switch

Dean Smith looks set to shuffle his pack at Anfield on Sunday .
The under-fire Aston Villa boss will be desperate to see a reaction from his players after taking just two points from a possible 12 since lockdown was lifted .
Matt Targett looks set for a three-week spell on the sidelines after tweaking his hamstring against Wolves on Sunday , meaning a change at left-back will be enforced on Merseyside .
Neil Taylor , Kortney Hause , the returning Frederic Guilbert or Ahmed Elmohamady are the runners and riders to take Targett 's spot at full-back .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here However , a more pressing issue for Villa has been at the other end of the pitch .
Keinan Davis squandered two big chances against Sheffield United while , in games since , has touched the ball in the opposition box just three times in 270 minutes of football vs Chelsea ( 0 ) , Newcastle ( 2 ) and Wolves ( 1 ) .
Mbwana Samatta , by contrast , has had six touches in the penalty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Confidence up front is currently on the floor .
Hause and Elmohamady have got a goal each in the four matches since Restart kicked-off with Villa 's attacking play currently nowhere near good enough to stave off relegation .
Against Wolves , Davis was his usual , bullish self .
The 22-year-old held up the ball well but , again , his average position was all too deep .
Davis won 10 of his 32 duels against Wolves ' back three yet striker partner Samatta was n't on the same wavelength to pick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Given Samatta 's troubles in Villa 's recent games , Smith could turn to an unlikely source and go with Anwar El Ghazi to partner Davis in his new-look two-man attack .
Captain Jack Grealish 's comments regarding the winger caught the eye in an interview last month .
The skipper declared how El Ghazi continues to top the finishing drills in training .
`` The fact that when it comes to finishing drills ( in training ) he 's always like the best , he always wins them , '' Grealish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he gets the ball on the edge of the box in training or shooting drills , his finishing ability is scary , it 's unbelievable . ''
El Ghazi caused Liverpool problems right from the word go at Villa Park back in November by cutting in , including after just 30 seconds when he took the ball around Virgil van Djik before firing at Alisson in what was a golden chance .
In a lot of games this season , Smith has implored his Villa players to find El Ghazi at the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to float inside in an attempt to create a goal-scoring opportunity .
The 25-year-old has already played as a lone forward for Villa this year during the club 's striker crisis , including against Watford in the 2-1 win - Villa 's last victory way back in January .
El Ghazi has showcased instinctive finishes against Everton , Burnley and Newcastle this season and , in all competitions , has scored six goals and assisted seven .
The former Lille and Ajax man has flattered to deceive on the flanks this season yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a new position up front could give El Ghazi and Villa that goal-scoring shot in the arm they so desperately need .

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Dean Smith looks set to shuffle his pack at Anfield on Sunday.
The under-fire Aston Villa boss will be desperate to see a reaction from his players after taking just two points from a possible 12 since lockdown was lifted.
Matt Targett looks set for a three-week spell on the sidelines after tweaking his hamstring against Wolves on Sunday, meaning a change at left-back will be enforced on Merseyside.
Neil Taylor, Kortney Hause, the returning Frederic Guilbert or Ahmed Elmohamady are the runners and riders to take Targett's spot at full-back.
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However, a more pressing issue for Villa has been at the other end of the pitch.
Keinan Davis squandered two big chances against Sheffield United while, in games since, has touched the ball in the opposition box just three times in 270 minutes of football vs Chelsea (0), Newcastle (2) and Wolves (1). Mbwana Samatta, by contrast, has had six touches in the penalty area across the same three games.
Confidence up front is currently on the floor. Hause and Elmohamady have got a goal each in the four matches since Restart kicked-off with Villa's attacking play currently nowhere near good enough to stave off relegation.
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Against Wolves, Davis was his usual, bullish self. The 22-year-old held up the ball well but, again, his average position was all too deep. Davis won 10 of his 32 duels against Wolves' back three yet striker partner Samatta wasn't on the same wavelength to pick up on the scraps and second balls.
Given Samatta's troubles in Villa's recent games, Smith could turn to an unlikely source and go with Anwar El Ghazi to partner Davis in his new-look two-man attack.
Captain Jack Grealish's comments regarding the winger caught the eye in an interview last month. The skipper declared how El Ghazi continues to top the finishing drills in training.
"The fact that when it comes to finishing drills (in training) he's always like the best, he always wins them," Grealish said of El Ghazi.
"When he gets the ball on the edge of the box in training or shooting drills, his finishing ability is scary, it's unbelievable."
El Ghazi caused Liverpool problems right from the word go at Villa Park back in November by cutting in, including after just 30 seconds when he took the ball around Virgil van Djik before firing at Alisson in what was a golden chance.
In a lot of games this season, Smith has implored his Villa players to find El Ghazi at the first time of asking before urging the Dutchman to float inside in an attempt to create a goal-scoring opportunity.
The 25-year-old has already played as a lone forward for Villa this year during the club's striker crisis, including against Watford in the 2-1 win - Villa's last victory way back in January.
El Ghazi has showcased instinctive finishes against Everton, Burnley and Newcastle this season and, in all competitions, has scored six goals and assisted seven.
The former Lille and Ajax man has flattered to deceive on the flanks this season yet, with just six games to go, a new position up front could give El Ghazi and Villa that goal-scoring shot in the arm they so desperately need.


birminghammail--2020-07-02--Morrisons to reopen 320 cafés this weekend as pubs and salons open their doors

Supermarket giant Morrisons is to reopen 320 cafés in England this Saturday ( July 4 ) - as pubs and bars also get ready to welcome back customers .
The retailer is putting in place a series of safety measures including signage to maintain the one-metre-plus distancing rule as well as more than 11,000 perspex screens , writes the Mirror .
Ali Lyons Head of Cafe at Morrisons , said : `` We intend to play our full part in feeding the nation and so our cafes will be safe and better value-for-money at this challenging time for customers .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ from this Saturday . ''
Although Morrisons is offering a reduced menu it does include a tempting fish and chips meal for £4.95 .
Customers can also still tuck into the supermarket 's popular Big Breakfast with a free cup of tea .
No time to sit ?
Grab a takeaway bacon or sausage sandwich and hot drink deal for just £1.95- it 's the first time a takeaway option has been offered .
The supermarket has already opened up its meat , fish , deli , bakery , cake shops , pizza @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Florists and food to order service is also up and running .
Parents and carers will be pleased to see a new flat pricing on children 's clothing meaning all items will be the same price no matter the age of the child .
It will also accept contactless payments up to £45 and customers will not have to book in adavance .
Chief executive David Potts said : `` We ’ re working on even more ways to deliver , including a trial to deliver direct to the UK ’ s largest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ often asked if this service will continue , as we set it up in response to the covid crisis with our key worker colleagues helping customers by taking phone calls in addition to their usual jobs .
`` We ’ re very pleased to announce that it ’ s here to stay !
`` We ’ re now recruiting for permanent telesales colleagues to make that happen . ''

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Supermarket giant Morrisons is to reopen 320 cafés in England this Saturday (July 4) - as pubs and bars also get ready to welcome back customers.
The retailer is putting in place a series of safety measures including signage to maintain the one-metre-plus distancing rule as well as more than 11,000 perspex screens, writes the Mirror.
Ali Lyons Head of Cafe at Morrisons, said: "We intend to play our full part in feeding the nation and so our cafes will be safe and better value-for-money at this challenging time for customers. We look forward to serving them again from this Saturday."
Although Morrisons is offering a reduced menu it does include a tempting fish and chips meal for £4.95.
Customers can also still tuck into the supermarket's popular Big Breakfast with a free cup of tea.
No time to sit? Grab a takeaway bacon or sausage sandwich and hot drink deal for just £1.95- it's the first time a takeaway option has been offered.
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The supermarket has already opened up its meat, fish, deli, bakery, cake shops, pizza, pie shop and oven counters.
Florists and food to order service is also up and running.
Parents and carers will be pleased to see a new flat pricing on children's clothing meaning all items will be the same price no matter the age of the child.
It will also accept contactless payments up to £45 and customers will not have to book in adavance.
Chief executive David Potts said: "We’re working on even more ways to deliver, including a trial to deliver direct to the UK’s largest retirement community.
"We’re often asked if this service will continue, as we set it up in response to the covid crisis with our key worker colleagues helping customers by taking phone calls in addition to their usual jobs.
"We’re very pleased to announce that it’s here to stay!
"We’re now recruiting for permanent telesales colleagues to make that happen."


birminghammail--2020-07-02--Chloe Arthur crosses Birmingham to kickstart new era at Aston Villa Women

Aston Villa Women have made their first signing since achieving promotion .
Gemma Davies ' team were elected as Champions following the curtailment of the Championship season , and will play in the top tier Women 's Super League in the upcoming season , led by director of football Eniola Aluko .
Davies guided Villa to an unbeaten season in the second tier , and the club were promoted automatically as champions last month .
Sign up for our Aston Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here And Villa Women @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a marquee signing , with Scotland international Chloe Arthur joining the club Arthur played in the FIFA Women 's World Cup last year for the Tartan Army alongside Erin Cuthbert , and arrives at Villa after leaving Birmingham City in June following the expiration of her contract , appearing nearly fifty times for the Blues .
Crossing the divide has n't become uncommon in recent years , with a number of other players moving across from Birmingham City , including Emma Follis and Shania Hayles .
It 's a duo of fresh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa get off to a fine start .
`` It ’ s good to finally be here after lockdown and it feels real now that I ’ m putting pen-to-paper , ” said Arthur to club media .
`` A standout factor was the professionalism and ambition of the club and the people they have in place to really drive them forward .
`` That excited me and made me want to be here and have a fresh start at a new club . ''
Davies and Aluko have also kept plenty of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the squad that achieved promotion .
Alongside Follis , Sian Rogers , Emily Syme and Amy West are Elisa N'Dow , Asmita Ale , Jodie Hutton , Shania Hayles , Nat Haigh , Ella Franklin , Nadine Hanssen , Sophie Haywood and Marisa Ewers .
It is expected that other signings will follow was Villa plan to make waves in their first top-tier season .

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Aston Villa Women have made their first signing since achieving promotion.
Gemma Davies' team were elected as Champions following the curtailment of the Championship season, and will play in the top tier Women's Super League in the upcoming season, led by director of football Eniola Aluko.
Davies guided Villa to an unbeaten season in the second tier, and the club were promoted automatically as champions last month.
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And Villa Women's new era will be kicked off with a marquee signing, with Scotland international Chloe Arthur joining the club
Arthur played in the FIFA Women's World Cup last year for the Tartan Army alongside Erin Cuthbert, and arrives at Villa after leaving Birmingham City in June following the expiration of her contract, appearing nearly fifty times for the Blues.
Crossing the divide hasn't become uncommon in recent years, with a number of other players moving across from Birmingham City, including Emma Follis and Shania Hayles.
It's a duo of fresh starts - with Arthur planning to help Villa get off to a fine start.
"It’s good to finally be here after lockdown and it feels real now that I’m putting pen-to-paper,” said Arthur to club media.
"A standout factor was the professionalism and ambition of the club and the people they have in place to really drive them forward.
"That excited me and made me want to be here and have a fresh start at a new club."
Davies and Aluko have also kept plenty of consistency, opting to keep thirteen members of the squad that achieved promotion. Alongside Follis, Sian Rogers, Emily Syme and Amy West are Elisa N'Dow, Asmita Ale, Jodie Hutton, Shania Hayles, Nat Haigh, Ella Franklin, Nadine Hanssen, Sophie Haywood and Marisa Ewers.
It is expected that other signings will follow was Villa plan to make waves in their first top-tier season.


birminghammail--2020-07-02--Missing city nine-year-old wearing just pyjamas has been found

A nine-year-old boy who went missing in Sutton Coldfield wearing just his pyjamas has been found .
A frantic search had been launched after Cole Bates went missing from Reddicap Hill in the Reddicap area of Sutton on Thursday ( July 2 ) afternoon after he said he was ‘ going to put the bins out ’ .
West Midlands Police said they were becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare and want anyone who sees him to contact them on 999 .
He had been missing for several hours before the appeal was launched .
A police spokesman had said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trace Cole Bates .
`` The nine-year-old from Sutton Coldfield has been missing for two hours and we are growing increasingly concerned for him .
`` He was last seen wearing pyjamas with spaceships & rockets on . ''
The appeal to find the Sutton youngster was shared hundreds of times on Facebook with the public desperate to help reunite him with his mum who had contacted the police to alert them .
And the youngster , who had made his way to nearby Rectory Park , was found ‘ safe and well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ update on Facebook and said : “ Found .
Missing nine-year-old Cole Bates has been found safe and well !
A HUGE thank you to every person that shared our appeal , you rock !
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A nine-year-old boy who went missing in Sutton Coldfield wearing just his pyjamas has been found.
A frantic search had been launched after Cole Bates went missing from Reddicap Hill in the Reddicap area of Sutton on Thursday (July 2) afternoon after he said he was ‘going to put the bins out’.
West Midlands Police said they were becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare and want anyone who sees him to contact them on 999. He had been missing for several hours before the appeal was launched.
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A police spokesman had said: "We are urgently appealing to trace Cole Bates.
"The nine-year-old from Sutton Coldfield has been missing for two hours and we are growing increasingly concerned for him.
"He was last seen wearing pyjamas with spaceships & rockets on."
The appeal to find the Sutton youngster was shared hundreds of times on Facebook with the public desperate to help reunite him with his mum who had contacted the police to alert them.
And the youngster, who had made his way to nearby Rectory Park, was found ‘safe and well’.
West Midlands Police issued an update on Facebook and said: “Found. Missing nine-year-old Cole Bates has been found safe and well! A HUGE thank you to every person that shared our appeal, you rock!”


birminghammail--2020-07-02--Deliberate series fires started at wood for second time in month

A number of fires were started ‘ deliberately ’ in a Sutton Coldfield wood – the second time the site has been targeted in a month .
Firefighters were called to the blaze in Manorial Wood at the junction of Worcester Lane and Hillwood Road on the Roughley Mere Green border , shortly after 7pm on Wednesday ( July 1 ) .
West Midlands Fire Service sent a crew from Sutton Coldfield to tackle multiple deliberate fires in the woods .
Sutton Coldfield red watch Tweeted : “ We attended a fire in Worcester Lane and stopped it spreading through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to wildlife and the environment.
” A spokesman for the brigade said : “ We got a 999 call at 7.09pm to Manorial Wood in Hillwood Road in Sutton .
We sent one crew with five firefighters .
“ The fire involved a number of fires with the woods .
We used beaters and water to extinguish them .
We then used a thermal imaging camera to check for any hotspots .
“ It is believed the fires were started deliberately.
” It is the second blaze in the area in less than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Sutton Coldfield were called to a fire at the same woods .
They used hosepipes and shovels to battle the ‘ uncontrolled ’ fire in what they described as Deadman ’ s Wood in Worcester Lane .
A passer-by had reported a smell of burning at 10.10am and within minutes the Sutton crew arrived .
They Tweeted : “ What might seem like an innocent camp fire ... ” '' Even if you think you have made a safe area you can never tell where roots will take it . ''
Sutton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ It is incredibly sad to hear the news that multiple fires were deliberately lit in the woods next to Hillwood Road .
“ Only 2.4 per cent of the UK has any ancient woodland left and so all our woodland desperately needs our support and respect .
“ June was one of driest months on record and so it is incredibly reckless to start any fire but to deliberately start multiple fires in our tinderbox dry woodland beggars belief at the stupidity and thoughtlessness of some people .
“ The only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on this occasion no one seems to have been injured but as this is not the first time this has happened ; I fear it may only be a matter of time .
“ We must once again thank our brave fire service for the remarkable job they do .
I hate to think where we would be without them !
” West Midlands Police have been asked to comment on this incident but had not got back to BirminghamLive at the time of publication .

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A number of fires were started ‘deliberately’ in a Sutton Coldfield wood – the second time the site has been targeted in a month.
Firefighters were called to the blaze in Manorial Wood at the junction of Worcester Lane and Hillwood Road on the Roughley Mere Green border, shortly after 7pm on Wednesday (July 1).
West Midlands Fire Service sent a crew from Sutton Coldfield to tackle multiple deliberate fires in the woods.
Sutton Coldfield red watch Tweeted: “We attended a fire in Worcester Lane and stopped it spreading through the woods. Fire can be devastating to wildlife and the environment.”
(Image: Sutton Coldfield Fire - Red Watch)
A spokesman for the brigade said: “We got a 999 call at 7.09pm to Manorial Wood in Hillwood Road in Sutton. We sent one crew with five firefighters.
“The fire involved a number of fires with the woods. We used beaters and water to extinguish them. We then used a thermal imaging camera to check for any hotspots.
“It is believed the fires were started deliberately.”
It is the second blaze in the area in less than a month.
On June 6 firefighter from Sutton Coldfield were called to a fire at the same woods.
They used hosepipes and shovels to battle the ‘uncontrolled’ fire in what they described as Deadman’s Wood in Worcester Lane.
A passer-by had reported a smell of burning at 10.10am and within minutes the Sutton crew arrived. They Tweeted: “What might seem like an innocent camp fire...”
"Please don't start fires in open areas.
"Even if you think you have made a safe area you can never tell where roots will take it."
Sutton city and town councillor Ewan Mackey said: “It is incredibly sad to hear the news that multiple fires were deliberately lit in the woods next to Hillwood Road.
“Only 2.4 per cent of the UK has any ancient woodland left and so all our woodland desperately needs our support and respect.
“June was one of driest months on record and so it is incredibly reckless to start any fire but to deliberately start multiple fires in our tinderbox dry woodland beggars belief at the stupidity and thoughtlessness of some people.
“The only upside from all of this is that on this occasion no one seems to have been injured but as this is not the first time this has happened; I fear it may only be a matter of time.
“We must once again thank our brave fire service for the remarkable job they do. I hate to think where we would be without them!”
West Midlands Police have been asked to comment on this incident but had not got back to BirminghamLive at the time of publication.


birminghammail--2020-07-02--Bella Italia, Cafe Rouge and Las Iguanas go bust with 1,900 jobs lost

More than 1,900 jobs are set to be axed as the parent company of restaurants Bella Italia , Las Iguanas and Café Rouge , has gone into administration .
The Casual Dining Group said it had 'to protect the business ' but it means dozens of restaurants across the country are at risk .
Around 4000 jobs are said to be secure for now but 91 sites out of 25 will close as administrators look into the firm 's finances .
In Birmingham , Bella Italia has a branch in New Street as well as one in Solihull 's Touchwood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close in the shake up .
Las Iguanas operates from both Temple Street and the Arcadian and also has a restaurant at Resorts World .
Cafe Rouge trades from Harborne , Bullring and Mailbox as well as on Solihull High Street .
Its Solihull and Harborne branches will shut .
Casual Dining Group said that given the `` extreme operating environment '' it was in the best interests of all stakeholders to enter administration to allow the company to conclude negotiations with landlords over its estate .
It added the decision is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the conclusion of the sale process .
Most of the closures affect the Cafe Rouge and Bella Italia chains , although 11 Las Iguanas outlets , three Belgo restaurants and several sites at airports will also shut .
Chief executive James Spragg said : “ After reviewing all our options with advisors , it became clear that we needed to take this action in order to protect the business and secure the best possible future for Casual Dining Group as we look to conclude a potential sale . ''
Joint administrator Clare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Our immediate priorities are to assist those whose employment has been affected by today ’ s announcement and to secure a sale for the group in order to protect jobs and provide the group ’ s much-loved brands with a sustainable platform for the future .
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More than 1,900 jobs are set to be axed as the parent company of restaurants Bella Italia, Las Iguanas and Café Rouge, has gone into administration.
The Casual Dining Group said it had 'to protect the business' but it means dozens of restaurants across the country are at risk.
Around 4000 jobs are said to be secure for now but 91 sites out of 25 will close as administrators look into the firm's finances.
In Birmingham, Bella Italia has a branch in New Street as well as one in Solihull's Touchwood shopping centre.
The Solihull site will close in the shake up.
Las Iguanas operates from both Temple Street and the Arcadian and also has a restaurant at Resorts World.
Cafe Rouge trades from Harborne, Bullring and Mailbox as well as on Solihull High Street. Its Solihull and Harborne branches will shut.
Casual Dining Group said that given the "extreme operating environment" it was in the best interests of all stakeholders to enter administration to allow the company to conclude negotiations with landlords over its estate.
It added the decision is a 'critical step' to be resolved prior to the conclusion of the sale process.
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Most of the closures affect the Cafe Rouge and Bella Italia chains, although 11 Las Iguanas outlets, three Belgo restaurants and several sites at airports will also shut.
Chief executive James Spragg said: “After reviewing all our options with advisors, it became clear that we needed to take this action in order to protect the business and secure the best possible future for Casual Dining Group as we look to conclude a potential sale."
Joint administrator Clare Kennedy of Alix Partners said: “Our immediate priorities are to assist those whose employment has been affected by today’s announcement and to secure a sale for the group in order to protect jobs and provide the group’s much-loved brands with a sustainable platform for the future.”
The full list of Casual Dining Group closures:
Bella Italia
Newbury
East Kilbride
Baker Street
Cambridge
Cheltenham Prom
Soton Above Bar
Blackpool Church
Watford
Plymouth
Dunfermline
Islington
Gloucester Quays
Hatfield
Southend
Didsbury
Solihull
Brighton Belotta
Windsor
Manchester Deansgate
Camberley Atrium
Aberdeen
Loughborough
Crewe
Colliers Wood
Brighton Marina
Cardiff
Shaftesbury Ave
Hemel Hempstead
Leeds
Silverlink
Bexley
New Brighton
Orpington
Manchester Piccadilly
Café Rouge
Bury St Edmonds
Newbury
Maidstone Earl St
Solihull
Pinner
Blackheath
Harborne Birmingham
Leamington Spa
York
Dulwich
Epsom
Birmingham Mailbox
Woking
Hitchin
Oxford
Leicester
Chester
Cheltenham
Loughton
Chelmsford
Cambridge
Edinburgh
Southgate
Esher
Bromley
Salisbury
Canterbury Long
Trafford Centre
Exeter Princesshay
Hertford
Milton Keynes
Las Iguanas
Harrogate
Brighton Marina
Derby
Sheffield
Woking
Chester
Brunswick Square
Braintree
Bournemouth
Norwich
Newcastle
Belgo
Belgo Kingsway
Belgo Nottingham
Belgo Centraal
Airport sites
Café Rouge Rapide Inverness Airport
Bristol Airport
The George Ale & Coffee House (T5)
The Darwin Ale & Coffee House (T3)
Jersey Airport
Oriel Luton
Oriel Heathrow T4
La Salle Heathrow T2
Bella Italia Luton
Oriel Heathrow T3
Huxleus Heathrow T5
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birminghammail--2020-07-02--M&S to make changes to Sparks loyalty scheme

Family favourite Marks and Spencer is revamping its Sparks loyalty scheme .
The changes happen on July 9 and will see a simplification of the card by removing its previous points and tiers system .
Other rewards will be introduced in its place .
Customers can win money off groceries or even free items popped into your bag at the till .
Money Saving Expert said : `` You WO N'T get something every time , and M & S has n't told us how your chances are calculated , or how likely you are to get something , though @ @ @ @ @ @ @ S more regularly will increase your chances , as you 'll be swiping your card more often.
” As an added extra the supermarket giant will give one customer in each of its stores their shopping for free every week .
Its charity scheme will still be running .
Jeremy Pee from M & S said : `` With a Digital First approach , it ’ s simpler and easier to use but also builds our relationship with customers through a more personalised experience .
`` We ’ ve injected a new sense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ features they love even better , while stripping out the points and tiers system they found confusing .
`` It will instantly feel more rewarding , and customers can be confident that good things will happen every time they shop with us , from winning their M & S shopping basket for free on the spot , to a donation to the cause that matter most to them.
” Update your M & S app and download your Sparks card on your phone to be ready to shop .

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Family favourite Marks and Spencer is revamping its Sparks loyalty scheme.
The changes happen on July 9 and will see a simplification of the card by removing its previous points and tiers system.
Other rewards will be introduced in its place.
Customers can win money off groceries or even free items popped into your bag at the till.
Money Saving Expert said: "You WON'T get something every time, and M&S hasn't told us how your chances are calculated, or how likely you are to get something, though it's said shopping at M&S more regularly will increase your chances, as you'll be swiping your card more often.”
As an added extra the supermarket giant will give one customer in each of its stores their shopping for free every week.
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Its charity scheme will still be running.
Jeremy Pee from M&S said: "With a Digital First approach, it’s simpler and easier to use but also builds our relationship with customers through a more personalised experience.
"We’ve injected a new sense of excitement and value and made the features they love even better, while stripping out the points and tiers system they found confusing.
"It will instantly feel more rewarding, and customers can be confident that good things will happen every time they shop with us, from winning their M&S shopping basket for free on the spot, to a donation to the cause that matter most to them.”
Update your M&S app and download your Sparks card on your phone to be ready to shop.


birminghammail--2020-07-02--Man in serious condition after car collides with tree in Redditch

A man is in a 'serious condition ' after a car collided with a tree in Redditch .
Emergency services , including a Midlands Air Ambulance , were called to Astwood Lane at 3.19pm today ( July 2 ) .
West Mercia Police attended and closed the road , blocking access between Feckenham and Astwood Bank .
A statement from West Midlands Ambulance Service said : `` We were called at 3.19pm to reports of a road traffic collision where a car had reportedly collided with a tree on Astwood Lane in Redditch .
`` Two ambulances , a paramedic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Strensham are currently on scene treating the driver of the car , a man , who is in a serious condition . ''
Worcestershire 's Operations Patrol Unit ( OPU ) , which police 's the county 's roads , alerted motorists in the area to the incident on social media .
They posted : `` OPU are currently dealing with a serious rtc Astwood Lane , Astwood Bank road is completely closed **NO ACCESS** between Feckenham and Astwood Bank '' The force also issued a public appeal for information from anyone who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the incident should call West Mercia Police on 101 quoting incident reference 411 of July 2 .
Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service was also called to the scene a few minutes after the initial report .
They tweeted : `` Incident 2 Jul 15:25 , Road Traffic Collision Vehicle Into Tree Astwood Lane Astwood Bank , involves van casualty released with @ conveyed to hospital vehicle made safe .
# . ''

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A man is in a 'serious condition' after a car collided with a tree in Redditch.
Emergency services, including a Midlands Air Ambulance, were called to Astwood Lane at 3.19pm today (July 2).
West Mercia Police attended and closed the road, blocking access between Feckenham and Astwood Bank.
A statement from West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called at 3.19pm to reports of a road traffic collision where a car had reportedly collided with a tree on Astwood Lane in Redditch.
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"Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham are currently on scene treating the driver of the car, a man, who is in a serious condition."
Worcestershire's Operations Patrol Unit (OPU), which police's the county's roads, alerted motorists in the area to the incident on social media.
They posted: "OPU are currently dealing with a serious rtc Astwood Lane, Astwood Bank road is completely closed **NO ACCESS** between Feckenham and Astwood Bank"
The force also issued a public appeal for information from anyone who witnessed the collision. People with details on the incident should call West Mercia Police on 101 quoting incident reference 411 of July 2.
Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service was also called to the scene a few minutes after the initial report.


birminghammail--2020-07-03--Man, 21, detained after crash sparks gun alert at junction

A man has been detained on suspicion of possessing a firearm after a two-car crash in Wolverhampton sparked a major gun alert .
West Midlands Police confirmed a 21-year-old man was in custody following reports a person fled the scene of a crash with a gun at around 9.30pm on Thursday , July 2 .
An area around Fordhouse Road , Whetstone Green and Wood Lane in the Bushbury area of the city was inside a police cordon as the search for a weapon continued .
Residents told BlackCountryLive that officers were conducting house-to-house enquiries shortly after the minor smash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came to the door and asked me if I heard anything but I hadn ’ t .
She told me a there had been an incident involving a firearm . ''
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said : `` We received a report of someone fleeing with a gun following a minor car collision in Whetstone Green , Wolverhampton , around 9.30pm yesterday ( July 2 ) .
`` We ’ ve cordoned off part of the surrounding area for weapon searches to be carried out .
`` No gun has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was detained nearby on suspicion of possessing a weapon and remains in custody for questioning .
`` Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat , or by calling 101 .
Quote log 4569 of 2 July . ''

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A man has been detained on suspicion of possessing a firearm after a two-car crash in Wolverhampton sparked a major gun alert.
West Midlands Police confirmed a 21-year-old man was in custody following reports a person fled the scene of a crash with a gun at around 9.30pm on Thursday, July 2.
An area around Fordhouse Road, Whetstone Green and Wood Lane in the Bushbury area of the city was inside a police cordon as the search for a weapon continued.
Residents told BlackCountryLive that officers were conducting house-to-house enquiries shortly after the minor smash.
They said: "A policewoman came to the door and asked me if I heard anything but I hadn’t. She told me a there had been an incident involving a firearm."
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We received a report of someone fleeing with a gun following a minor car collision in Whetstone Green, Wolverhampton, around 9.30pm yesterday (July 2).
"We’ve cordoned off part of the surrounding area for weapon searches to be carried out.
"No gun has been recovered at this stage but a 21-year-old was detained nearby on suspicion of possessing a weapon and remains in custody for questioning.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat, or by calling 101. Quote log 4569 of 2 July."


birminghammail--2020-07-03--This Morning's Josie screams in horror as viewers brand interview 'mean'

This Morning viewers have been left in tears over a particularly chaotic segment of the ITV1 daytime programme today .
Friday 's episode , presented by Eamonn Holmes and wife Ruth Langsford , saw Josie Gibson reporting from Legoland .
But as Josie interviewed the park manager over its new rules , health and safety measures for customers and grand re-opening plans , she was in for a shock .
Josie was sat on a ride when it started to move , and protested : `` We 're not going anywhere , are we ?
They promised - I said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be and they said it 's going to be smooth sailing .
You better not start this ride .
`` I know they 're going to do it to me , I know they 're going to do it . ''
Josie was left terrifyingly screaming during the segment , which sparked much laughter among those tuning in from home .
One viewer branded the segment `` mean '' but plenty of others saw the funny side , with Twitter and Facebook awash with comments .
Enthused social media users branded Josie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with Eamonn and Ruth seen chuckling too .
Legoland revealed it was re-opening on July 4 during the interview .
*This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV

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This Morning viewers have been left in tears over a particularly chaotic segment of the ITV1 daytime programme today.
Friday's episode, presented by Eamonn Holmes and wife Ruth Langsford, saw Josie Gibson reporting from Legoland.
But as Josie interviewed the park manager over its new rules, health and safety measures for customers and grand re-opening plans, she was in for a shock.
Josie was sat on a ride when it started to move, and protested: "We're not going anywhere, are we? They promised - I said to them how is this ride going to be and they said it's going to be smooth sailing. You better not start this ride.
"I know they're going to do it to me, I know they're going to do it."
Josie was left terrifyingly screaming during the segment, which sparked much laughter among those tuning in from home.
One viewer branded the segment "mean" but plenty of others saw the funny side, with Twitter and Facebook awash with comments.
Enthused social media users branded Josie "hilarious" after the segment unfolded, with Eamonn and Ruth seen chuckling too.
Legoland revealed it was re-opening on July 4 during the interview.
*This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV


birminghammail--2020-07-03--History of Tamworth speedway is brought to life in souvenir

The history of Tamworth Speedway has been brought to life in a new souvenir magazine .
Speedway enthusiast and writer Howard Jones has compiled a fascinating read about the club , which ran for four seasons between 1947 and 1950 .
Back then , speedway in the town - the team competing at Deer Park , Fazeley , attracted crowds of 3,000 fans .
Howard ’ s book includes a four page interview with 93-year-old Eric Boothroyd who enjoyed a glorious 19-year track career around the British Leagues .
His success started at Fazeley ’ s Tamworth Stadium in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ features results from every Tamworth season , reviews , news and photographs .
Howard , who worked at the Stoke Sentinel for six years as a freelance reporter , covering Stoke Speedway , says his book on Tamworth has been a labour of love .
“ I started doing these magazines in 2002 , ” he said .
“ I ’ m retired now so this is more of a hobby more than anything , something I enjoy .
“ I have done magazines featuring a lot of clubs , including covering defunct @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Liverpool , Exeter , Hanley and Norwich .
“ This Tamworth one has already sold quite well – I ’ m pleased with it .
“ If you were a fan of that time or a speedway fan in general , I think it ’ s a great read.
” Reflecting on Tamworth speedway , Howard says it was a terrific time for the sport .
“ In the four years that Tamworth operated in the third division they never struggled , ” he said .
“ They were getting in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them .
If someone got that today , they ’ d snap your arm off !
” Speedway disappeared in town after four years If that was the case , why did speedway ultimately fade away in Tamworth after just four years ?
“ The sport was massive in the late 1940s and 1950s and two things killed it at the time , ” explains Howard .
“ The government put a 40 per cent entertainment tax on all admissions .
“ It meant that every tenner that went through the gate , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the government , the tax man .
“ Around that time , too , television came , and that also hit speedway hard .
“ But they weren ’ t necessarily the reason Tamworth disappeared , ” he added .
“ A new boss , Les Marshall , took over .
He ran three tracks and I think it got too much for him .
“ He was the main man who ran Birmingham Speedway which was first division .
“ Cradley Heath was second division and Tamworth ran at third division level @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He came in at Tamworth for one year , he bought the club off Arthur Westwood in the winter of 1949-50 .
“ He changed the team name and the team colours .
“ I don ’ t think fans liked the fact that it looked like a second Birmingham team basically .
“ The race jackets looked like Birmingham except that , instead of a B for Brummies , it had a T for Tammies .
“ He got rid of all the team from 1949 and the fans had an affection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ They ’ d been called the Hounds and had rode in red , white and blue .
“ I think that killed it more than anything else .
“ If he ’ d have kept it as Tamworth Hounds and kept the riders from 1949 , because they ’ d had a good year and finished third .
“ I think the fans rebelled , reading between the lines from my research.
” Tamworth Speedway ace who became a star of sport For Howard , one of the most enjoyable parts of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tamworth rider Eric Boothroyd .
“ I was apprehensive talking to Eric at first , ” said Howard .
“ In later life he became the chairman of the British Speedway Promoters Association , the highest office in British Speedway .
“ He reached the very top in speedway .
“ But he was a hell of a nice guy and I really enjoyed having a conversation with him .
“ One interesting thing he did in 1985 , he helped produce the world final track at Odsal Stadium in Bradford .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to say about Tamworth and his career further afield .
“ It was a real pleasure and I was pleased as punch to get an exclusive interview with him .
“ Although I can not lay claim to having watched the sport in Tamworth , I can say with fondness that I was able to watch Eric race on a number of occasions in my first season of watching the sport in 1968.
” The Tamworth Speedway magazine is produced by Speed-Away Promotions and is available for £11 , including postage .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Speed-Away Promotions , 10 The Rownas , Greenhalgh , Preston , Lancashire , PR4 3EU

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The history of Tamworth Speedway has been brought to life in a new souvenir magazine.
Speedway enthusiast and writer Howard Jones has compiled a fascinating read about the club, which ran for four seasons between 1947 and 1950.
Back then, speedway in the town - the team competing at Deer Park, Fazeley, attracted crowds of 3,000 fans.
Howard’s book includes a four page interview with 93-year-old Eric Boothroyd who enjoyed a glorious 19-year track career around the British Leagues.
His success started at Fazeley’s Tamworth Stadium in the winter of 1949-50.
The book also features results from every Tamworth season, reviews, news and photographs.
Howard, who worked at the Stoke Sentinel for six years as a freelance reporter, covering Stoke Speedway, says his book on Tamworth has been a labour of love.
“I started doing these magazines in 2002,” he said. “I’m retired now so this is more of a hobby more than anything, something I enjoy.
“I have done magazines featuring a lot of clubs, including covering defunct tracks at the likes of Perry Barr, Liverpool, Exeter, Hanley and Norwich.
“This Tamworth one has already sold quite well – I’m pleased with it.
“If you were a fan of that time or a speedway fan in general, I think it’s a great read.”
Reflecting on Tamworth speedway, Howard says it was a terrific time for the sport.
“In the four years that Tamworth operated in the third division they never struggled,” he said.
“They were getting in the region of 3,000 to 4,000 people watching them. If someone got that today, they’d snap your arm off!”
Speedway disappeared in town after four years
If that was the case, why did speedway ultimately fade away in Tamworth after just four years?
“The sport was massive in the late 1940s and 1950s and two things killed it at the time,” explains Howard.
“The government put a 40 per cent entertainment tax on all admissions.
“It meant that every tenner that went through the gate, 40 per cent had to go to the government, the tax man.
“Around that time, too, television came, and that also hit speedway hard.
“But they weren’t necessarily the reason Tamworth disappeared,” he added.
“A new boss, Les Marshall, took over. He ran three tracks and I think it got too much for him.
“He was the main man who ran Birmingham Speedway which was first division.
“Cradley Heath was second division and Tamworth ran at third division level. He owned all three.
“He came in at Tamworth for one year, he bought the club off Arthur Westwood in the winter of 1949-50.
“He changed the team name and the team colours.
“I don’t think fans liked the fact that it looked like a second Birmingham team basically.
“The race jackets looked like Birmingham except that, instead of a B for Brummies, it had a T for Tammies.
“He got rid of all the team from 1949 and the fans had an affection for that group over three years.
“They’d been called the Hounds and had rode in red, white and blue.
“I think that killed it more than anything else.
“If he’d have kept it as Tamworth Hounds and kept the riders from 1949, because they’d had a good year and finished third.
“I think the fans rebelled, reading between the lines from my research.”
Tamworth Speedway ace who became a star of sport
For Howard, one of the most enjoyable parts of compiling his souvenir was talking to former Tamworth rider Eric Boothroyd.
“I was apprehensive talking to Eric at first,” said Howard.
“In later life he became the chairman of the British Speedway Promoters Association, the highest office in British Speedway.
“He reached the very top in speedway.
“But he was a hell of a nice guy and I really enjoyed having a conversation with him.
“One interesting thing he did in 1985, he helped produce the world final track at Odsal Stadium in Bradford.
“He had a lot of fascinating stuff to say about Tamworth and his career further afield.
“It was a real pleasure and I was pleased as punch to get an exclusive interview with him.
“Although I cannot lay claim to having watched the sport in Tamworth, I can say with fondness that I was able to watch Eric race on a number of occasions in my first season of watching the sport in 1968.”
The Tamworth Speedway magazine is produced by Speed-Away Promotions and is available for £11, including postage.
Anyone interested can visit https://speedwaymags.co.uk/
You can also send an order and cheque to Speed-Away Promotions, 10 The Rownas, Greenhalgh, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 3EU


birminghammail--2020-07-03--Definitive lowdown on Birmingham City wonderboy Jude Bellingham

Jude Bellingham looks to have made a decision on the next step of his career - with the Birmingham City youngster set to join Borussia Dortmund .
The deal , which will see Manchester United miss out on one of the most sought-after teenagers in world football , is yet to be completed - but it does look like the 17-year-old will indeed be taking the same career path as Jadon Sancho .
His breakthrough has been the story of Blues ’ 2019/2020 campaign – as have the mouth-watering sums attached to his name .
There was speculation about his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't stop when the window closed .
On March 9 Bellingham visited United 's training ground Carrington as the Red Devils hoped to steal a march on rival suitors .
But it looks like Dortmund and the Bundesliga await .
Blues writer Brian Dick examines his career so far , what ’ s been said about him and identifies just what makes him so special .
First up – who is he ?
He is a 17-year-old midfielder who has been at Birmingham City ’ s academy since the age of seven .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 15-year-old he scored the winner on his debut for the club ’ s Under 23s and in March 2019 he was named 19th man for the trip to West Brom .
In August 2019 , at the age of 16 years , 38 days , he became the club ’ s youngest ever first-team player when he appeared in the Carabao Cup loss at Portsmouth .
He made his home debut on August 31 against Stoke City .
When he scored a deflected goal in a 2–1 win to become Blues ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 16 years and 63 days .
In November he won the English Football League ’ s Young Player of the Month award .
Sign up for our Blues newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here He ’ s operated as a deep-lying central midfielder in a 4-2-3-1 , he ’ s played as a No .
10 in the same system , he ’ s played centre mid in a 4-4-2 and on both wings .
He is yet to play in defence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ probably be good at that too .
He is most effective playing in attacking positions where his pace , power and technique surprises opponents .
He is technically sublime , his touch is so assured the only times he ever loses possession are if he is too composed or taking too long in the hurly-burly of the Championship .
He can pick a pass , time a run , finish a chance , it ’ s all a bit easy for him .
Physically , like all ‘ next level ’ athletes he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he can leave opponents in his slipstream without appearing to change stride or direction .
He ’ s very mature in terms of his body shape and is rarely , if ever , knocked off the ball .
How good is he ?
I honestly think we ’ ll look back at this season in five or ten years time and remember it in the same way those who saw Trevor Francis ’ early matches do now - as the evolution of something remarkable .
Ask any manager about him and the common @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ceiling , as good as he wants to be ’ .
There have been plenty of matches when he ’ s been Blues ’ best player - the one taking responsibility for driving the team on .
Most of them at just 16-years-old .
Whatever anyone ’ s willing to pay .
Blues were said to have knocked back a bid of £25million for Bellingham in January , since when the economics of football have changed .
There was a report in early February claiming Manchester United and Chelsea would be willing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £15m in add-ons .
The market was on fire – helped not only by his potential and form – but by the fact there were many clubs so obviously interested in him .
As well as United and Dortmund , the likes of Liverpool , Manchester City , Chelsea , Arsenal , Bayern Munich and even Barcelona are claimed to have watched him .
What have the pundits said ?
“ I ’ ve watched him a lot live this season and , yeah , he has got everything .
`` He is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goals as well , he puts himself in good positions .
“ At that age , he is a leader as well and he ’ s not afraid to give people a telling off when they need it .
He ’ s going to the very top.
” “ I used to bring Jude down to my office at home games just to say ‘ Hello ’ because I knew how good he was .
“ It was a bit of tactic to make sure he didn ’ t leave but he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worked a little bit .
“ He ’ s got great awareness , he ’ s got a great understanding of the game .
He uses his body here , quick feet and he ’ s out of that position .
“ He wants to go forward all the time .
Again , he wants to play forward , he wants to play and dribble into these areas .
`` He ’ s always looking to be progressive .
That ’ s the bit I like about him so much .
He ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ They ’ ve developed a lot of players here at Birmingham but they believe he could be the best one yet.
” “ This kid has got everything and he doesn ’ t look 16 .
He looks like a man already .
He ’ s aggressive .
`` He puts a tackle in .
He can score goals and he can sit as a holding midfielder .
“ At 16 years old , I would have loved to have played for a club like Manchester United .
I ’ m going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tell me where to go .
Then you can loan me back to Birmingham .
And it ’ s big money that the club are making .
He has come through the academy.
” “ There is a lot to like about him .
Very early days in his career but he has bags of potential , it is about keeping his feet on the ground .
It ’ s about him working very hard .
“ I heard him speak about the influence of some of the senior players around him , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s and so on and so forth , so he is listening to these senior players .
“ It does seem like he has his head screwed on and that can only be a really good thing for Birmingham.
” Speaking to the club programme over Christmas Bellingham came across as a mature and focused young man .
“ The way the boys have integrated me into the team have made it comfortable for me to go out and perform .
“ At the start of the season I thought I would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even a quarter of the minutes I ’ ve got .
“ Pep ( Clotet ) has put a lot of trust in me and I ’ m very grateful for that and I ’ d like to think I ’ ve repaid him as well .
“ You always dream of being a professional footballer , but you don ’ t know how quickly it can happen or if you ’ re ever going to be able to do it at the club you want to do it at .
“ So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how my journey has gone .
`` It was only last year that I was playing Under-18s football , so it ’ s all happened so quickly in the space of half a year.
” What has Pep Clotet said ?
Speaking last week the outgoing head coach said : `` It ’ s difficult for me to say what would be best for him because it is a very personal opinion .
“ I would love for him to keep being here at Birmingham , if not Birmingham as close as possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the English game .
`` I understand as well there are opportunities abroad where the development of the player which is something that must be considered as well .
“ The only thing I would say is that whatever he picks or wherever he goes he takes the same ambition he has here , the same pride , the same focus on being better and helping the team .
”

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Jude Bellingham looks to have made a decision on the next step of his career - with the Birmingham City youngster set to join Borussia Dortmund.
The deal, which will see Manchester United miss out on one of the most sought-after teenagers in world football, is yet to be completed - but it does look like the 17-year-old will indeed be taking the same career path as Jadon Sancho.
His breakthrough has been the story of Blues’ 2019/2020 campaign – as have the mouth-watering sums attached to his name.
There was speculation about his future in January – and speculation didn't stop when the window closed.
On March 9 Bellingham visited United's training ground Carrington as the Red Devils hoped to steal a march on rival suitors.
But it looks like Dortmund and the Bundesliga await.
Blues writer Brian Dick examines his career so far, what’s been said about him and identifies just what makes him so special.
First up – who is he?
His background
He is a 17-year-old midfielder who has been at Birmingham City’s academy since the age of seven. He was born in Stourbridge.
As a 15-year-old he scored the winner on his debut for the club’s Under 23s and in March 2019 he was named 19th man for the trip to West Brom.
In August 2019, at the age of 16 years, 38 days, he became the club’s youngest ever first-team player when he appeared in the Carabao Cup loss at Portsmouth.
He made his home debut on August 31 against Stoke City. When he scored a deflected goal in a 2–1 win to become Blues’ youngest ever goalscorer, at the age of 16 years and 63 days.
In November he won the English Football League’s Young Player of the Month award.
He hasn’t looked back since.
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Where’s he played?
He’s operated as a deep-lying central midfielder in a 4-2-3-1, he’s played as a No. 10 in the same system, he’s played centre mid in a 4-4-2 and on both wings. He is yet to play in defence or in goal but he’d probably be good at that too.
He is most effective playing in attacking positions where his pace, power and technique surprises opponents.
He is technically sublime, his touch is so assured the only times he ever loses possession are if he is too composed or taking too long in the hurly-burly of the Championship.
He can pick a pass, time a run, finish a chance, it’s all a bit easy for him.
Physically, like all ‘next level’ athletes he seems to glide around the pitch, he can leave opponents in his slipstream without appearing to change stride or direction.
He’s very mature in terms of his body shape and is rarely, if ever, knocked off the ball.
(Image: TIM EASTHOPE/BIRMINGHAM MAIL)
How good is he?
He is a generational talent.
I honestly think we’ll look back at this season in five or ten years time and remember it in the same way those who saw Trevor Francis’ early matches do now - as the evolution of something remarkable.
Ask any manager about him and the common response is ‘no limits, no ceiling, as good as he wants to be’.
There have been plenty of matches when he’s been Blues’ best player - the one taking responsibility for driving the team on. Most of them at just 16-years-old.
(Image: TIM EASTHOPE/BIRMINGHAM MAIL)
What’s he worth?
Whatever anyone’s willing to pay. Blues were said to have knocked back a bid of £25million for Bellingham in January, since when the economics of football have changed.
There was a report in early February claiming Manchester United and Chelsea would be willing to part with £50m for him, only £15m in add-ons.
The market was on fire – helped not only by his potential and form – but by the fact there were many clubs so obviously interested in him.
As well as United and Dortmund, the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Bayern Munich and even Barcelona are claimed to have watched him.
What have the pundits said?
They’ve gushed.
Kevin Phillips
“I’ve watched him a lot live this season and, yeah, he has got everything.
"He is a good midfielder player but he scores goals as well, he puts himself in good positions.
“At that age, he is a leader as well and he’s not afraid to give people a telling off when they need it. He’s going to the very top.”
Gary Rowett
“I used to bring Jude down to my office at home games just to say ‘Hello’ because I knew how good he was.
“It was a bit of tactic to make sure he didn’t leave but he said hello to me so it must have worked a little bit.
“He’s got great awareness, he’s got a great understanding of the game. He uses his body here, quick feet and he’s out of that position.
“He wants to go forward all the time. Again, he wants to play forward, he wants to play and dribble into these areas.
"He’s always looking to be progressive. That’s the bit I like about him so much. He’s got an eye for goal.
“They’ve developed a lot of players here at Birmingham but they believe he could be the best one yet.”
Clinton Morrison
“This kid has got everything and he doesn’t look 16. He looks like a man already. He’s aggressive.
"He puts a tackle in. He can score goals and he can sit as a holding midfielder.
“At 16 years old, I would have loved to have played for a club like Manchester United. I’m going. I’m walking.
“Tell me where to go. Then you can loan me back to Birmingham. And it’s big money that the club are making. He has come through the academy.”
Don Goodman
“There is a lot to like about him. Very early days in his career but he has bags of potential, it is about keeping his feet on the ground. It’s about him working very hard.
“I heard him speak about the influence of some of the senior players around him, like your David Davis and your Jutkiewicz’s and so on and so forth, so he is listening to these senior players.
“It does seem like he has his head screwed on and that can only be a really good thing for Birmingham.”
What’s he said?
Speaking to the club programme over Christmas Bellingham came across as a mature and focused young man.
“The way the boys have integrated me into the team have made it comfortable for me to go out and perform.
“At the start of the season I thought I would have been lucky to get half or even a quarter of the minutes I’ve got.
“Pep (Clotet) has put a lot of trust in me and I’m very grateful for that and I’d like to think I’ve repaid him as well.
(Image: TIM EASTHOPE/BIRMINGHAM MAIL)
“You always dream of being a professional footballer, but you don’t know how quickly it can happen or if you’re ever going to be able to do it at the club you want to do it at.
“So, I’m very grateful for how my journey has gone.
"It was only last year that I was playing Under-18s football, so it’s all happened so quickly in the space of half a year.”
What has Pep Clotet said?
Speaking last week the outgoing head coach said: "It’s difficult for me to say what would be best for him because it is a very personal opinion.
“I would love for him to keep being here at Birmingham, if not Birmingham as close as possible to the English game because I love the English game.
"I understand as well there are opportunities abroad where the development of the player which is something that must be considered as well.
“The only thing I would say is that whatever he picks or wherever he goes he takes the same ambition he has here, the same pride, the same focus on being better and helping the team.”


birminghammail--2020-07-03--Five million people face £2.5k fines tomorrow as pubs reopen across England

As pubs and bars in England get ready to re-open their doors this weekend , research suggests drink-driving cases could soar .
New research from Confused.com reveals nearly one in three ( 30 % ) UK drivers will be heading to the pub to celebrate the end of lockdown , with most ( 80 % ) planning to have a drink ( or two ) .
However , concerningly , a third ( 33 % ) of these motorists – equivalent to nearly five million – are planning to get behind the wheel to go for a drink .
Historically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drink-driving , with 2,861 motorists caught driving under the influence in July last year .
That ’ s according to new FOI data obtained by Confused.com .
Being in charge of a vehicle while above the legal limit or unfit through drink .
This could result in 3 months ’ imprisonment , up to £2500 fine or a possible driving ban .
As people are expected to flock to pubs re-opening across the UK over the next few months , this summer could be on track to attract record numbers of drink-driving convictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still in place .
Across the whole year , 41,011 drivers were caught driving under the influence in 2019 .
And from January to April this year , shockingly , more than 9000 motorists were caught drink-driving .
Despite the country entering full lockdown in mid-March , these figures are just shy of the 10,750 motorists caught during the same period in 2019 .
But this might come as no surprise , as our research shows that one in twenty motorists ( 5 % ) think it ’ s acceptable to drive over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to lockdown measures .
With social distancing rules still in place , many revellers are surely wondering how to get home safely after drinking .
In fact , almost a quarter of motorists ( 24 % ) have admitted to driving after a tipple , because they didn ’ t feel drunk .
And as many of us start to use our cars more , for travel to work or non-essential shops , it can be confusing to know exactly when we ’ re safe to get back behind the wheel .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ more of us to increase our drinking habits , as a quarter of people ( 25 % ) admit they are drinking more than usual under the circumstances .
And some think risking their licence is worthwhile under the circumstances , as new research reveals nearly one in ten drivers ( 8 % ) have driven home over the limit .
It seems that some drivers are willing to continue risking their safety when the roads start to get busier , as one in twenty ( 5 % ) motorists say they ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drinks , if social distancing stops them from getting a taxi or a lift .
Further research shows that people are drinking without fully understanding how much they can have before driving .
Almost a third ( 31 % ) of UK drivers are confused about the legal drink-driving limit .
And according to the research , more than half ( 57 % ) would feel safe to drive after one or two drinks , while shockingly , almost a further one in twenty ( 4 % ) would consider driving after a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t wait for drinking establishments to fling their doors open once more , there are some concerns as a quarter of people ( 25 % ) fear that post lockdown will be a dangerous time for drink-driving .
In fact , a further quarter ( 25 % ) think that people will be more likely to risk getting behind the wheel after a few drinks post-lockdown .
And to make matters worse , almost two-fifths ( 37 % ) of people think that it ’ ll won ’ t be possible to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As we return to a new sense of ‘ normal ’ , it ’ s likely that roads will get busier and police will be back out in force .
So , it ’ s best not to get too complacent under lockdown measures by risking getting behind the wheel after a tipple .
Even when social distancing , taxis are still running , so it ’ s always best to take the safe option after a few drinks .
Because no doubt the police will catch those who might take the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expert at Confused.com , says : “ I ’ m sure for many of us , the chance to meet up with friends in pubs and bars is a welcome relief after many months of lockdown measures .
“ But as we ease out of one risky situation , we don ’ t want to put ourselves in danger of another .
With our research showing that many of those planning to drink will be driving as part of their post lockdown celebrations , we need to clue up on the drink-drive laws @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to pay when putting yourself and others at risk .
” It ’ s quite simple : if you ’ re drinking , don ’ t drive .
If you ’ re driving , don ’ t drink .
And don ’ t think you ’ re out of the woods the morning after , as it ’ s a prime time for drink-drivers to get caught .
It can be confusing to know how long we need to wait before driving , but our alcohol consumption calculator helps estimate when you could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in doubt , don ’ t drive !
”

As pubs and bars in England get ready to re-open their doors this weekend, research suggests drink-driving cases could soar.
New research from Confused.com reveals nearly one in three (30%) UK drivers will be heading to the pub to celebrate the end of lockdown, with most (80%) planning to have a drink (or two).
However, concerningly, a third (33%) of these motorists – equivalent to nearly five million – are planning to get behind the wheel to go for a drink.
Historically, summertime is a prolific time for drink-driving, with 2,861 motorists caught driving under the influence in July last year.
That’s according to new FOI data obtained by Confused.com.
Being in charge of a vehicle while above the legal limit or unfit through drink. This could result in 3 months’ imprisonment, up to £2500 fine or a possible driving ban.
As people are expected to flock to pubs re-opening across the UK over the next few months, this summer could be on track to attract record numbers of drink-driving convictions, especially while public transport restrictions are still in place.
Across the whole year, 41,011 drivers were caught driving under the influence in 2019. And from January to April this year, shockingly, more than 9000 motorists were caught drink-driving.
Despite the country entering full lockdown in mid-March, these figures are just shy of the 10,750 motorists caught during the same period in 2019.
But this might come as no surprise, as our research shows that one in twenty motorists (5%) think it’s acceptable to drive over the limit when the roads are quieter due to lockdown measures.
(Image: Philip Toscano/PA Wire)
With social distancing rules still in place, many revellers are surely wondering how to get home safely after drinking. In fact, almost a quarter of motorists (24%) have admitted to driving after a tipple, because they didn’t feel drunk. And as many of us start to use our cars more, for travel to work or non-essential shops, it can be confusing to know exactly when we’re safe to get back behind the wheel.
It appears that the lockdown has caused more of us to increase our drinking habits, as a quarter of people (25%) admit they are drinking more than usual under the circumstances. And some think risking their licence is worthwhile under the circumstances, as new research reveals nearly one in ten drivers (8%) have driven home over the limit.
(Image: PA)
It seems that some drivers are willing to continue risking their safety when the roads start to get busier, as one in twenty (5%) motorists say they’d consider driving home after a few drinks, if social distancing stops them from getting a taxi or a lift.
Further research shows that people are drinking without fully understanding how much they can have before driving. Almost a third (31%) of UK drivers are confused about the legal drink-driving limit. And according to the research, more than half (57%) would feel safe to drive after one or two drinks, while shockingly, almost a further one in twenty (4%) would consider driving after a third drink.
While many people can’t wait for drinking establishments to fling their doors open once more, there are some concerns as a quarter of people (25%) fear that post lockdown will be a dangerous time for drink-driving. In fact, a further quarter (25%) think that people will be more likely to risk getting behind the wheel after a few drinks post-lockdown. And to make matters worse, almost two-fifths (37%) of people think that it’ll won’t be possible to enforce social distancing rules when pubs reopen.
As we return to a new sense of ‘normal’, it’s likely that roads will get busier and police will be back out in force. So, it’s best not to get too complacent under lockdown measures by risking getting behind the wheel after a tipple. Even when social distancing, taxis are still running, so it’s always best to take the safe option after a few drinks. Because no doubt the police will catch those who might take the risk.
Alex Kindred, car insurance expert at Confused.com, says: “I’m sure for many of us, the chance to meet up with friends in pubs and bars is a welcome relief after many months of lockdown measures.
“But as we ease out of one risky situation, we don’t want to put ourselves in danger of another. With our research showing that many of those planning to drink will be driving as part of their post lockdown celebrations, we need to clue up on the drink-drive laws, as there is a steep price to pay when putting yourself and others at risk.
”It’s quite simple: if you’re drinking, don’t drive. If you’re driving, don’t drink. And don’t think you’re out of the woods the morning after, as it’s a prime time for drink-drivers to get caught. It can be confusing to know how long we need to wait before driving, but our alcohol consumption calculator helps estimate when you could be safe to drive. But when in doubt, don’t drive!”


birminghammail--2020-07-03--Man stabbed on city street - updates

Man stabbed on city street - updates

We ’ ve arrested a man following a serious assault at a house in Chantry Road at around 9:20pm last @ @ @ @ @ aged 48 , was attacked with a weapon , before escaping through a window and @ @ @ @ @ taken to hospital with serious injuries where he remains in a stable condition .
An @ @ @ @ @ suspicion of attempted murder and is currently in custody .
An investigation is underway and @ @ @ @ @ scene is taking place .
Anyone with any information is asked to contact us via @ @ @ @ @ or call us on 101 .
Crimestoppers can also be contacted on 0800 555 111 @ @ @ @ @ know , not who you are .

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A teenager was arrested after a man fled for his life after he was stabbed at a Birmingham home.
The 48-year-old victim was attacked with a weapon at an address in Chantry Road, Handsworth, at around 9.20pm yesterday, Thursday July 2.
West Midlands Police said he escaped through a window before raising the alarm.
He was rushed to hospital with serious injuries and was still being treated today.
An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and is currently in custody.
The street was still sealed off on Friday afternoon, more than 12 hours after the attack.
Anyone with any information should contact police via Live Chat on the force's website or call 101 or Crimestoppers, in confidence, on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-07-03--Park for £1 at Lichfield city centre car parks

Lichfield District Council is launching a special offer across its city car parks to “ support the city centre in these challenging times ” .
From Monday , July 6 it will cost £1 to park all day , any day of the week .
The special offer , which is running until August 2 , will apply to most district council managed car parks in Lichfield city centre , including short and long-stay facilities .
There are some exceptions to the £1 offer .
Due to the operating arrangement covering Backcester Lane and Gresley Row car parks , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at these car parks .
Councillor Liz Little , Cabinet Member for Major Projects & Economic Development , said : “ We ’ re really pleased to be introducing the £1 parking offer across our car parks , to support the city centre in these challenging times .
“ We are encouraging all our residents to # LoveLocal and visit their high streets , while following social distancing rules , and we hope this special offer will also help boost footfall to our city centre.
” Arrangements will also be slightly different for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Shaw Lane , Greenhough Road and Bunkers Hill .
These three car parks are charged at a different , lower rate .
So , customers can choose to pay the minimum 50p for a shorter period or pay the £1 rate for the full day .
The council says it is working with its partners at Pay by Phone to update the system to reflect the new £1 charge .
In the meantime , customers should select the car park code 59562 ( normally for Bird Street only ) , and pay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ honoured for the full day .
So as not to disadvantage anyone who has already bought a parking season ticket , all permits already in circulation as of July 6 will automatically roll over for a free extra month after the expiry date .
The £1 parking special offer means the council ’ s free car parking for NHS , health care staff and key workers , which has been running since lockdown began in March , will come to an end after Sunday , July 5 .
The council-run car parks in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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Lichfield District Council is launching a special offer across its city car parks to “support the city centre in these challenging times”.
From Monday, July 6 it will cost £1 to park all day, any day of the week.
The special offer, which is running until August 2, will apply to most district council managed car parks in Lichfield city centre, including short and long-stay facilities.
There are some exceptions to the £1 offer. Due to the operating arrangement covering Backcester Lane and Gresley Row car parks, the special offer won’t be available at these car parks.
Councillor Liz Little, Cabinet Member for Major Projects & Economic Development, said: “We’re really pleased to be introducing the £1 parking offer across our car parks, to support the city centre in these challenging times.
“We are encouraging all our residents to #LoveLocal and visit their high streets, while following social distancing rules, and we hope this special offer will also help boost footfall to our city centre.”
Arrangements will also be slightly different for the car parks that serve Beacon Park on Shaw Lane, Greenhough Road and Bunkers Hill. These three car parks are charged at a different, lower rate. So, customers can choose to pay the minimum 50p for a shorter period or pay the £1 rate for the full day.
The council says it is working with its partners at Pay by Phone to update the system to reflect the new £1 charge. In the meantime, customers should select the car park code 59562 (normally for Bird Street only), and pay the minimum £1 amount which will be honoured for the full day.
So as not to disadvantage anyone who has already bought a parking season ticket, all permits already in circulation as of July 6 will automatically roll over for a free extra month after the expiry date.
The £1 parking special offer means the council’s free car parking for NHS, health care staff and key workers, which has been running since lockdown began in March, will come to an end after Sunday, July 5.
The council-run car parks in Burntwood continue to be free to use.
For more information, visit www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/parkingoffer


birminghammail--2020-07-03--Wolverhampton Grand Theatre postpones Cinderella panto

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre 's annual panto has been postponed , bosses have revealed .
Cinderella , which was the first pantomime to be produced by the theatre in more than 30 years , has been forced to reschedule due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic .
The safety of the audience , artists and employees was the key factor in their decision .
Adrian Jackson , CEO and artistic director , said : `` It has been an enormously difficult decision to postpone this year 's pantomime which , during the lifetime of the Grand Theatre , has become a tradition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We will continue to work hard during the next 18 months , and we will present our spectacular pantomime during the festive season next year .
`` Cinderella is one of the most magical pantomimes and we will create something very special for Grand Theatre audiences .
`` It will be very sad not to be welcoming our loyal patrons to panto this Christmas , however I encourage audiences to please stay with us for 2021 , which I know will be a fantastic year.
” Ticket holders have been automatically transferred @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seats next year , a statement from the Lichfield Street theatre said .
The theatre will send individual correspondence to everyone affected outlining the options available , a spokesman said .
All remaining productions for 2020 have either been transferred to new dates or have been cancelled .
West End hits Everybody 's Talking About Jamie and 9 To 5 The Musical will be among the first shows to open at the Grand in the new year .
For more information , click here .

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Wolverhampton Grand Theatre's annual panto has been postponed, bosses have revealed.
Cinderella, which was the first pantomime to be produced by the theatre in more than 30 years, has been forced to reschedule due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
The safety of the audience, artists and employees was the key factor in their decision.
Adrian Jackson, CEO and artistic director, said: "It has been an enormously difficult decision to postpone this year's pantomime which, during the lifetime of the Grand Theatre, has become a tradition loved by many generations of families.
"We will continue to work hard during the next 18 months, and we will present our spectacular pantomime during the festive season next year.
"Cinderella is one of the most magical pantomimes and we will create something very special for Grand Theatre audiences.
"It will be very sad not to be welcoming our loyal patrons to panto this Christmas, however I encourage audiences to please stay with us for 2021, which I know will be a fantastic year.”
Ticket holders have been automatically transferred to the equivalent performance with the same seats next year, a statement from the Lichfield Street theatre said.
The theatre will send individual correspondence to everyone affected outlining the options available, a spokesman said.
All remaining productions for 2020 have either been transferred to new dates or have been cancelled.
West End hits Everybody's Talking About Jamie and 9 To 5 The Musical will be among the first shows to open at the Grand in the new year.
For more information, click here.


birminghammail--2020-07-03--Alison Hammond leaves This Morning segment as Eamonn and Ruth clash

This is the moment Alison Hammond sparked a fierce debate between Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford regarding their bingo skills .
Affable TV personality Alison was on the show on Friday July 3 , as the pair were tasked with playing bingo for one segment of the show .
Brummie Alison , who shot to fame on Big Brother before bagging her This Morning role , served as the bingo caller for the quiz segment .
`` Thank you Alison , thank you very much , '' Eamonn said at the end of the segment , before a tense spat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Eamonn and Ruth were on the show on Friday presenting in the absence of Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield .
Ruth then said : `` You did n't win . ''
`` What is mine is yours and what is yours should be mine , '' Eamonn said , telling her `` Look . ''
Ruth subsequently shot back with : `` Well you have got half of nothing basically .
Half of nothing .
I have spilled so much ink on this table . ''
She continued : `` Sorry guys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I daubed ?
I splashed a lot of ink .
I was getting a bit over excited .
`` I was like 'yes , yes , yes ' .
I love bingo . ''
Ruth was then interrupted by Eamonn once again , who said : `` I would like bingo if I actually won something .
That would be different ... '' This Morning continues at 10am on Monday July 6 on ITV1 .

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This is the moment Alison Hammond sparked a fierce debate between Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford regarding their bingo skills.
Affable TV personality Alison was on the show on Friday July 3, as the pair were tasked with playing bingo for one segment of the show.
Brummie Alison, who shot to fame on Big Brother before bagging her This Morning role, served as the bingo caller for the quiz segment.
"Thank you Alison, thank you very much," Eamonn said at the end of the segment, before a tense spat broke out between himself and his wife.
Eamonn and Ruth were on the show on Friday presenting in the absence of Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.
Ruth then said: "You didn't win."
"What is mine is yours and what is yours should be mine," Eamonn said, telling her "Look."
Ruth subsequently shot back with: "Well you have got half of nothing basically. Half of nothing. I have spilled so much ink on this table."
She continued: "Sorry guys. Did you see how many times I daubed? I splashed a lot of ink. I was getting a bit over excited.
"I was like 'yes, yes, yes'. I love bingo."
Ruth was then interrupted by Eamonn once again, who said: "I would like bingo if I actually won something. That would be different..."
"Well you haven't," Ruth brutally responded.
This Morning continues at 10am on Monday July 6 on ITV1.


birminghammail--2020-07-03--Fury as police escort travellers into town and create a 'nightmare'

Travellers who have made residents ' lives a `` nightmare '' after setting up camp on school fields were escorted into Willenhall by a neighbouring county 's police , it has emerged .
Residents living near New Invention Junior School 's fields said they felt like `` prisoners in their own homes '' for days after the group arrived on Monday ( June 29 ) .
The incursion was finally moved on from the pitches , only to then turn up at Walsall Council-run Holland Park in Brownhills on Thursday ( July 2 ) night .
Authority bosses are furious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 61 powers to move the travellers out of Great Wyrley - where they had allegedly caused criminal damage - and into the West Midlands .
Leader Mike Bird and cabinet member Garry Perry have written to the police chiefs in both forces demanding answers on why they were escorted to Walsall and why West Midlands did n't use similar powers to Staffordshire to move them quickly as trouble escalated .
Eyewitnesses said they saw police watching on as the travellers broke locks to the playing fields before moving inside .
But Staffordshire Police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ convoy after getting caught in roadworks and most of the group was already in the playing fields by the time they caught up with them .
The force is carrying out a review into the incident .
Once on the playing fields , the travellers reportedly destroyed an orchard planted by New Invention Junior School pupils before Christmas .
Residents said the group had been reported to police for theft , lighting bonfires , trespass , urinating on property , defecating in the field , causing noise disturbance into the night .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slow response by the police to deal with the group .
One , who did not wish to be named , said : `` It has been horrendous .
I 've never experienced anything like this in my life .
`` They 've been seen climbing over walls , getting into people 's gardens , stealing things , starting fires and they 've destroyed the fruit trees the school children planted .
`` No one should have to live like this .
In fact , it made me want to leave the area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It has been a nightmare .
I 've basically been awake for a week because we 've all been on tenterhooks .
`` We had to be on our guard all the time .
It 's like being a prisoner in your own home because you are frightened to go out .
There is a general feeling of unease in our own property . ''
West Midlands Police said officers had been monitoring the situation in New Invention and used the section 61 powers when it was proportionate to do so on Thursday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the travellers had moved to Brownhills and said : `` We continually assess the information we have to see whether the use of a Section 61 is appropriate based upon an assessment of its legality , necessity and proportionality . ''
Superintendent Tom Chisholm , Head of Neighbourhood for Staffordshire Police , said : “ Following a number of complaints and allegations of criminal damage and the use of police powers to remove trespassers on land , officers from Staffordshire Police were escorting a group of travellers from the Great Wyrley area out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` During mid-convoy , in Essington , the police vehicle was held up at roadworks and the majority of the travellers ’ vehicles continued ahead .
`` The officers were alerted by a member of the public who reported seeing someone drilling off a lock on a gate and the travellers moving onto fields .
`` On arrival , the majority of the vehicles were already on the fields .
`` We will be reviewing the chronology of events to establish if we can improve our response in the future.
” Councillor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flabbergasted that we seem to be operating different rules for the police in South Staffs and Walsall .
`` I ca n't believe they chaperoned them from Cannock to us .
We have called for an inquiry into this . ''
Councillor Perry added : `` If the use of the power has to be proportionate to the level of antisocial behaviour , it was soon clear that problems were escalating and should not have taken as long to get to this position .
Willenhall North ward councillor Adam Hicken said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why Staffordshire Police were escorting travellers away from their area and towards the West Midlands . ''

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Travellers who have made residents' lives a "nightmare" after setting up camp on school fields were escorted into Willenhall by a neighbouring county's police, it has emerged.
Residents living near New Invention Junior School's fields said they felt like "prisoners in their own homes" for days after the group arrived on Monday (June 29).
The incursion was finally moved on from the pitches, only to then turn up at Walsall Council-run Holland Park in Brownhills on Thursday (July 2) night.
Authority bosses are furious after discovering Staffordshire Police used special section 61 powers to move the travellers out of Great Wyrley - where they had allegedly caused criminal damage - and into the West Midlands.
Leader Mike Bird and cabinet member Garry Perry have written to the police chiefs in both forces demanding answers on why they were escorted to Walsall and why West Midlands didn't use similar powers to Staffordshire to move them quickly as trouble escalated.
Eyewitnesses said they saw police watching on as the travellers broke locks to the playing fields before moving inside.
But Staffordshire Police said the patrol escort car lost the convoy after getting caught in roadworks and most of the group was already in the playing fields by the time they caught up with them.
The force is carrying out a review into the incident.
Once on the playing fields, the travellers reportedly destroyed an orchard planted by New Invention Junior School pupils before Christmas.
Residents said the group had been reported to police for theft, lighting bonfires, trespass, urinating on property, defecating in the field, causing noise disturbance into the night.
They said they were very disappointed with the slow response by the police to deal with the group.
One, who did not wish to be named, said: "It has been horrendous. I've never experienced anything like this in my life.
"They've been seen climbing over walls, getting into people's gardens, stealing things, starting fires and they've destroyed the fruit trees the school children planted.
"No one should have to live like this. In fact, it made me want to leave the area."
Another resident said: "It has been a nightmare. I've basically been awake for a week because we've all been on tenterhooks.
"We had to be on our guard all the time. It's like being a prisoner in your own home because you are frightened to go out. There is a general feeling of unease in our own property."
West Midlands Police said officers had been monitoring the situation in New Invention and used the section 61 powers when it was proportionate to do so on Thursday.
A spokesman added they were aware the travellers had moved to Brownhills and said: "We continually assess the information we have to see whether the use of a Section 61 is appropriate based upon an assessment of its legality, necessity and proportionality."
Superintendent Tom Chisholm, Head of Neighbourhood for Staffordshire Police, said: “Following a number of complaints and allegations of criminal damage and the use of police powers to remove trespassers on land, officers from Staffordshire Police were escorting a group of travellers from the Great Wyrley area out of the county towards the West Midlands.
"During mid-convoy, in Essington, the police vehicle was held up at roadworks and the majority of the travellers’ vehicles continued ahead.
"The officers were alerted by a member of the public who reported seeing someone drilling off a lock on a gate and the travellers moving onto fields.
"On arrival, the majority of the vehicles were already on the fields.
"We will be reviewing the chronology of events to establish if we can improve our response in the future.”
Councillor Bird said: "I am just flabbergasted that we seem to be operating different rules for the police in South Staffs and Walsall.
"I can't believe they chaperoned them from Cannock to us. We have called for an inquiry into this."
Councillor Perry added: "If the use of the power has to be proportionate to the level of antisocial behaviour, it was soon clear that problems were escalating and should not have taken as long to get to this position .
"Whilst I am grateful questions remain for future lessons."
Willenhall North ward councillor Adam Hicken said: "This needs urgently investigating to find out why Staffordshire Police were escorting travellers away from their area and towards the West Midlands."