birminghammail--2020-10-05--Air ambulance called after man falls 'seriously ill' on train

The air ambulance was called to Sutton Coldfield after a passenger became ‘ serious ill ’ on a train .
The incident happened on a Birmingham New Street to Lichfield Trent Valley service on Monday ( October 5 ) morning .
West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed they received a call at 8.16am to reports of a medical emergency at Sutton Coldfield Railway Station .
The air ambulance hovered over the town and then landed on the bowling green in Tudor Road .
A spokesman for the service said : “ We were called to a patient on a train at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ambulances , a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire .
“ On arrival we discovered a man who was in a serious condition .
“ Following treatment at the scene , he was taken by land ambulance to Good Hope Hospital.
” It is understood due to the nature of the man ’ s condition he was taken to the nearest hospital .
The company Tweeted shortly before 8.30am : “ Problems reported to services between Birmingham New Street and Lichfield Trent Valley due to a passenger being taken ill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Lichfield Trent Valley - the line towards Lichfield.
” The line reopened at 9.16am with minor disruption caused to services .

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The air ambulance was called to Sutton Coldfield after a passenger became ‘serious ill’ on a train.
The incident happened on a Birmingham New Street to Lichfield Trent Valley service on Monday (October 5) morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed they received a call at 8.16am to reports of a medical emergency at Sutton Coldfield Railway Station. The air ambulance hovered over the town and then landed on the bowling green in Tudor Road.
A spokesman for the service said: “We were called to a patient on a train at Sutton Coldfield.
“We sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire.
“On arrival we discovered a man who was in a serious condition.
“Following treatment at the scene, he was taken by land ambulance to Good Hope Hospital.”
It is understood due to the nature of the man’s condition he was taken to the nearest hospital.
West Midlands Railway confirmed the incident caused disruption to rush hour Cross City line services.
The company Tweeted shortly before 8.30am: “Problems reported to services between Birmingham New Street and Lichfield Trent Valley due to a passenger being taken ill on a train between Birmingham New Street and Lichfield Trent Valley - the line towards Lichfield.”
The line reopened at 9.16am with minor disruption caused to services.


birminghammail--2020-10-05--Aldi fans loving food 'that tastes just like a McDonald's McMuffin'

Foodies have been going crazy over a cheap Aldi product that lets you make your own McDonald 's muffin straight from the comfort of your own home .
Everyone loves a good breakfast in the morning and when you have n't got time or you 're feeling a bit hungry , you pop to your local McDonald 's .
The fast food restaurant serves up classic breakfast dishes that Brits and Brummies love including Sausage and Egg McMuffins and bagels .
The breakfast is so popular , it causes drive-thrus and restaurants to be packed as people head to work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not everyone has the money to spend on a McDonald 's brekkie every single day .
Well , one Aldi shopper has found a handy alternative where you can make them at home .
The shopper , who posted on the Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK , found the £1.45 pork sausage patties in their local store .
The poster said : `` If you like McDonald 's sausage mcmuffin/bagel I highly recommended these from Aldi at £1.45 for six .
They are the nicest ones I 've tried that come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
It was certainly popular with McDonald 's and Aldi fans with more than a thousands reactions and comments .
One person wrote : `` These are delicious .
Been buying them a while '' while another wrote : `` I always get them when I got shopping and they taste the same as McDonald 's '' .
McDonald 's recently shared a new way to help their customers find where their food comes from .
Map My McDonald ’ s allows customers to see which ingredients used in their favourite menu @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They 'll also be able to meet some of the 23,000 British and Irish farmers that supply them .
The map has been created following a new YouGov study which shows that Brits care more about local farmers and locally sourced food following lockdown .

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Foodies have been going crazy over a cheap Aldi product that lets you make your own McDonald's muffin straight from the comfort of your own home.
Everyone loves a good breakfast in the morning and when you haven't got time or you're feeling a bit hungry, you pop to your local McDonald's.
The fast food restaurant serves up classic breakfast dishes that Brits and Brummies love including Sausage and Egg McMuffins and bagels.
The breakfast is so popular, it causes drive-thrus and restaurants to be packed as people head to work and rush to grab one.
But not everyone has the money to spend on a McDonald's brekkie every single day. Well, one Aldi shopper has found a handy alternative where you can make them at home.
The shopper, who posted on the Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, found the £1.45 pork sausage patties in their local store.
The poster said: "If you like McDonald's sausage mcmuffin/bagel I highly recommended these from Aldi at £1.45 for six. They are the nicest ones I've tried that come close to an actual McDonald's breakfast".
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It was certainly popular with McDonald's and Aldi fans with more than a thousands reactions and comments. One person wrote: "These are delicious. Been buying them a while" while another wrote: "I always get them when I got shopping and they taste the same as McDonald's".
McDonald's recently shared a new way to help their customers find where their food comes from. Map My McDonald’s allows customers to see which ingredients used in their favourite menu items are grown in their region.
They'll also be able to meet some of the 23,000 British and Irish farmers that supply them.
The map has been created following a new YouGov study which shows that Brits care more about local farmers and locally sourced food following lockdown.


birminghammail--2020-10-05--Coronavirus testing at UK airports could be introduced 'within days'

The UK government is set to reveal its plans for coronavirus testing at airports within days , according to travel industry experts .
Aviation and tourism bosses have been calling for a programme of airport testing for months in an attempt to salvage an industry decimated by the pandemic .
It is estimated travel and tourism contributes £60 billion a year to the UK economy and supports one million jobs .
There has been massive pressure on airlines and tour operators with routes and destinations curtailed by quarantine restrictions for passengers arriving in the UK .
But it has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ airport testing and allow a more regionalised quarantine policy , allowing destinations with lower infection rates to be included among safe travel corridor destinations .
The introduction of coronavirus testing at airports could also reduce the amount of time people have to quarantine when they return from “ high risk ” destinations .
Health secretary Matt Hancock is expected to confirm the move this week , which would give tour operators a huge boost before the winter sun and ski seasons .
Trade body Airlines UK said the signs were “ encouraging ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrival can not come soon enough for an aviation industry on the brink and the UK ’ s wider economic recovery .
`` Testing is already happening in major economies around the world and has been found to be safe and effective , and can we implemented through private provision without taking capacity away from the NHS .
“ We desperately need to open up international travel again and testing – alongside a more targeted regional quarantine policy – is the only way to do that.
” One of the proposals discussed would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ countries showing a negative test on their arrival into the UK quarantine for just four days before then taking a second Covid test on the fifth day .

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The UK government is set to reveal its plans for coronavirus testing at airports within days, according to travel industry experts.
Aviation and tourism bosses have been calling for a programme of airport testing for months in an attempt to salvage an industry decimated by the pandemic.
It is estimated travel and tourism contributes £60 billion a year to the UK economy and supports one million jobs.
There has been massive pressure on airlines and tour operators with routes and destinations curtailed by quarantine restrictions for passengers arriving in the UK.
But it has been reported that the government will finally introduce airport testing and allow a more regionalised quarantine policy, allowing destinations with lower infection rates to be included among safe travel corridor destinations.
The introduction of coronavirus testing at airports could also reduce the amount of time people have to quarantine when they return from “high risk” destinations.
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Health secretary Matt Hancock is expected to confirm the move this week, which would give tour operators a huge boost before the winter sun and ski seasons.
Trade body Airlines UK said the signs were “encouraging”.
It said: “Testing on arrival cannot come soon enough for an aviation industry on the brink and the UK’s wider economic recovery.
"Testing is already happening in major economies around the world and has been found to be safe and effective, and can we implemented through private provision without taking capacity away from the NHS.
“We desperately need to open up international travel again and testing – alongside a more targeted regional quarantine policy – is the only way to do that.”
One of the proposals discussed would allow travellers from “high risk” countries showing a negative test on their arrival into the UK quarantine for just four days before then taking a second Covid test on the fifth day.


birminghammail--2020-10-05--Orjan Nyland pens classy farewell message to Aston Villa supporters

Free agent Orjan Nyland has penned a classy farewell message after Aston Villa terminated the remainder of his contract .
The goalkeeper was signed back in August 2018 for around £2.7 million from FC Ingostadt and came in as the club 's new No.1 following Sam Johnstone 's departure .
The Norwegian international then sustained a season-ending injury against Preston in December 2018 before Jed Steer came in to steer Villa to promotion .
Last season , Nyland was a bit-part player and played second-fiddle to Tom Heaton before coming into his own in the Carabao Cup - putting in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa reach the final at Wembley .
The 30-year-old was chosen as Villa 's No.1 for the start of Project Restart last term , too , but was replaced by Pepe Reina for the final six games .
This season , Dean Smith signed Emi Martinez as Villa 's new first-choice keeper and Nyland played his last game in the win over Burton Albion last month .
Like with Jota , Villa have reached an agreement to terminate his contract which was set to expire in June 2021 .
Just moments after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the club and its supporters after an eventful two years .
`` I would like to thank Aston Villa for fulfilling my boyhood dream of playing in the Premier League , '' he said .
`` Together we have shared great memories I will remember for the rest of my life , helping the club back to the where it belongs , staying up and a cup final at Wembley .
`` A special mention to all the supporters for the amazing support throughout my time here .
Best of luck for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In total , Nyland made 36 appearances for Villa and played under two managers : Steve Bruce and Smith .

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Free agent Orjan Nyland has penned a classy farewell message after Aston Villa terminated the remainder of his contract.
The goalkeeper was signed back in August 2018 for around £2.7 million from FC Ingostadt and came in as the club's new No.1 following Sam Johnstone's departure.
The Norwegian international then sustained a season-ending injury against Preston in December 2018 before Jed Steer came in to steer Villa to promotion.
Last season, Nyland was a bit-part player and played second-fiddle to Tom Heaton before coming into his own in the Carabao Cup - putting in a string of sensation performances to help Villa reach the final at Wembley.
The 30-year-old was chosen as Villa's No.1 for the start of Project Restart last term, too, but was replaced by Pepe Reina for the final six games.
This season, Dean Smith signed Emi Martinez as Villa's new first-choice keeper and Nyland played his last game in the win over Burton Albion last month.
Like with Jota, Villa have reached an agreement to terminate his contract which was set to expire in June 2021. Just moments after the news, Nyland penned the following message to the club and its supporters after an eventful two years.
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"I would like to thank Aston Villa for fulfilling my boyhood dream of playing in the Premier League," he said. "Together we have shared great memories I will remember for the rest of my life, helping the club back to the where it belongs, staying up and a cup final at Wembley.
"A special mention to all the supporters for the amazing support throughout my time here. Best of luck for the rest of the season."
In total, Nyland made 36 appearances for Villa and played under two managers: Steve Bruce and Smith.


birminghammail--2020-10-05--Charlotte FC have their say on Birmingham City transfer

Zoran Krneta claims both Charlotte FC and Birmingham City beat off stiff competition to land Australian midfielder Riley McGree .
The 21-year-old used the final day of the international transfer window to complete a double move , first joining Charlotte from Adelaide United - and then being instantly loaned to Blues .
The attacking midfielder will spend the 2020/2021 campaign with Blues in the Championship because expansion franchise Charlotte ’ s MLS start date has been put back to 2022 .
As things stand Blues will have the South Australian for this season - but Charlotte expect to take him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to our newsletter for Birmingham City transfer news before deadline day Why should you sign up ?
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“ We are building our team with young talent that matches the aggressive style of play , and intensity in the game , that our fans will love to watch .
“ Riley is a perfect fit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secure his signature for Charlotte FC with so many clubs in Europe fighting for him .
“ His loan move to Birmingham City in England ’ s Championship , one of the top competitive soccer leagues in the world , will help Riley get to the top of his game and ready for our start in 2022.
” McGree said : “ I ’ m so excited to be part of something special with Charlotte FC .
“ The opportunity to play in a fast-growing league like MLS is perfect for me and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make our fans proud .
“ After speaking with Zoran and learning about the club ’ s ambitions and goals , I couldn ’ t be more thrilled to join this team.
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birminghammail--2020-10-05--Aston Villa transfer news and rumours LIVE on deadline day

It 's transfer deadline day and that means Aston Villa could be looking at late business to strengthen their squad @ @ @ @ @ have spent big and been very active in the transfer market so far , but @ @ @ @ @ to strengthen the squad ahead of the window slamming shut .
Smith has added five @ @ @ @ @ the transfer window with Emiliano Martinez , Matty Cash , Ross Barkley , Bertrand Traore @ @ @ @ @ club .
We could see some players heading out of the door too , whether @ @ @ @ @ or a permanent exit .
We will be with you from 7am until midnight for @ @ @ @ @ throughout deadline day .
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It's transfer deadline day and that means Aston Villa could be looking at late business to strengthen their squad.
Dean Smith and Villa have spent big and been very active in the transfer market so far, but could look for late deals to strengthen the squad ahead of the window slamming shut.
Smith has added five players to his squad in the transfer window with Emiliano Martinez, Matty Cash, Ross Barkley, Bertrand Traore and Ollie Watkins joining the club.
We could see some players heading out of the door too, whether it be on loan, or a permanent exit.
We will be with you from 7am until midnight for all the latest transfer updates throughout deadline day.
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birminghammail--2020-10-05--Ex-Albion striker Berahino completes transfer deadline day move

Five years on from his infamous Twitter outburst , Saido Berahino has clinched a move on the final day of the window - though it ’ s not to Spurs !
Former West Brom forward and academy product Berahino is off to French side Sporting de Charleroi on a loan deal .
He has been playing his football in Belgium for Zulte Waregem .
Berahino scored 10 goals and registered four assists at Zulte where he has played 30 games having left Stoke last year .
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Google Play Store and App Store It was a move - in January 2017 - that never worked out for the attacker ; he cost the Potters £12m , but never really was able to prove his worth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spoken of his love of Albion , his disappointment with how his time at the club ended and how he ’ d love to return to The Hawthorns one day .
“ I still support them ( West Brom ) , I still follow their games , my friend plays for them .
If they came back for me , 100 per cent I would go back .
100 per cent , ” he said .
“ But I just felt that at the time I ’ d had had a great season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that ’ s going to improve my level even more , playing with other good players .
“ Obviously the manager as well that they had at the time [ Mauricio Pochettino ] was really into young players , so I thought it would develop my progress fast if I went there .
But obviously it didn ’ t work out that way so it is what it is .
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Five years on from his infamous Twitter outburst, Saido Berahino has clinched a move on the final day of the window - though it’s not to Spurs!
Former West Brom forward and academy product Berahino is off to French side Sporting de Charleroi on a loan deal. He has been playing his football in Belgium for Zulte Waregem.
Berahino scored 10 goals and registered four assists at Zulte where he has played 30 games having left Stoke last year.
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It was a move - in January 2017 - that never worked out for the attacker; he cost the Potters £12m, but never really was able to prove his worth under Mark Hughes.
Berahino has since spoken of his love of Albion, his disappointment with how his time at the club ended and how he’d love to return to The Hawthorns one day.
“I still support them (West Brom), I still follow their games, my friend plays for them. If they came back for me, 100 per cent I would go back. 100 per cent,” he said.
“But I just felt that at the time I’d had had a great season and Tottenham’s come in and that’s going to improve my level even more, playing with other good players.
“Obviously the manager as well that they had at the time [Mauricio Pochettino] was really into young players, so I thought it would develop my progress fast if I went there. But obviously it didn’t work out that way so it is what it is.”


birminghammail--2020-10-05--Breaking: Aston Villa announce Orjan Nyland departure

Aston Villa have announced goalkeeper Orjan Nyland has departed the club .
Nyland is the second player to leave Villa Park in three days after Jota 's contract in B6 was terminated .
Villa have said that the player 's contract has been terminated by mutual agreement .
Nyland has only made one appearance all season , the opening game of the campaign at Burton Albion in the Carabao Cup .
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After biding their time , Matty Cash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Nottingham Forest .
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He has n't played a single minute of the following five games , with Jed Steer backing-up number one Emiliano Martinez .
With Tom Heaton still out injured , Lovre Kalinic could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Jota has since signed for Alaves after his departure from Villa , while Nyland has n't been linked with any other clubs .
Nyland was signed in August 2018 from German side Ingolstadt and has made 36 appearances in all competitions .
He impressed in Villa 's run to the Carabao Cup final , making a string of impressive saves in the semi-final defeat of Leicester City in January .
Nyland made four appearances after lockdown , giving up his starting spot to loan goalkeeper Pepe Reina after his performance against Wolverhampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Espirito Santo 's side .
Villa head coach Dean Smith reiterated his stance on streamlining his squad after making five new additions this summer .
`` I 've said before we ca n't stockpile players , '' he said .

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Aston Villa have announced goalkeeper Orjan Nyland has departed the club.
Nyland is the second player to leave Villa Park in three days after Jota's contract in B6 was terminated.
Villa have said that the player's contract has been terminated by mutual agreement.
Nyland has only made one appearance all season, the opening game of the campaign at Burton Albion in the Carabao Cup.
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He hasn't played a single minute of the following five games, with Jed Steer backing-up number one Emiliano Martinez.
With Tom Heaton still out injured, Lovre Kalinic could stay at Villa Park as third-choice goalkeeper.
Jota has since signed for Alaves after his departure from Villa, while Nyland hasn't been linked with any other clubs.
Nyland was signed in August 2018 from German side Ingolstadt and has made 36 appearances in all competitions.
He impressed in Villa's run to the Carabao Cup final, making a string of impressive saves in the semi-final defeat of Leicester City in January.
Nyland made four appearances after lockdown, giving up his starting spot to loan goalkeeper Pepe Reina after his performance against Wolverhampton Wanderers in a 1-0 defeat to Nuno Espirito Santo's side.
Villa head coach Dean Smith reiterated his stance on streamlining his squad after making five new additions this summer.
"I've said before we can't stockpile players," he said.


birminghammail--2020-10-05--Blues loan man Clarke-Salter set for 'Championship option' - report

Chelsea defender Jake Clarke-Salter looks to be heading back to the Championship , according to reports .
Goal.com Chelsea correspondent Nizaar Kinsella claims the centre half has several options to choose from , both in this country and overseas .
Clarke-Salter , who spent last season on loan with Birmingham City , is said to be interesting both Trabzonspor and Club Brugge as he looks to spend another season away from Stamford Bridge .
Sign up to our Birmingham City newsletter here However , he also has choices in the EFL and Kinsella believes he is verging on one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set for his third spell in the Championship .
The 23-year-old had a difficult time at Sunderland in their relegation season before spending a year in the Netherlands with Vitesse Arnhem .
Last term was spent gradually working his way into Pep Clotet ’ s team and then emerging as the best centre half option before lockdown .
Blues were interested in bringing him back to the club at the end of last season but seemed to move on as the transfer window progressed .
However , Aitor Karanka is keeping his options @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggests Blues will remain on the lookout for good deals right up until the window shuts at 5pm on Friday , October 16 .

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Chelsea defender Jake Clarke-Salter looks to be heading back to the Championship, according to reports.
Goal.com Chelsea correspondent Nizaar Kinsella claims the centre half has several options to choose from, both in this country and overseas.
Clarke-Salter, who spent last season on loan with Birmingham City, is said to be interesting both Trabzonspor and Club Brugge as he looks to spend another season away from Stamford Bridge.
However, he also has choices in the EFL and Kinsella believes he is verging on one of those, which means he could be set for his third spell in the Championship.
The 23-year-old had a difficult time at Sunderland in their relegation season before spending a year in the Netherlands with Vitesse Arnhem.
Last term was spent gradually working his way into Pep Clotet’s team and then emerging as the best centre half option before lockdown.
Blues were interested in bringing him back to the club at the end of last season but seemed to move on as the transfer window progressed.
However, Aitor Karanka is keeping his options open and even after making ten signings suggests Blues will remain on the lookout for good deals right up until the window shuts at 5pm on Friday, October 16.


birminghammail--2020-10-05--Frederic Guilbert plays down Villa exit with brilliant response

Frederic Guilbert has dismissed any transfer talk surrounding a potential exit from Aston Villa .
The Frenchman has fallen down the pecking order at Villa Park ever since Matty Cash arrived for an initial £14 million last month .
Guilbert started against Stoke City last week as Dean Smith went with his second-string again in the Carabao Cup .
However , Villa were knocked out and it leaves the likes of Guilbert now struggling for any real game time in the Premier League .
As for the head coach , Smith has chosen Ahmed Elmohamady as his preferred back-up option @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last season 's first choice right-back - not anywhere near making Villa 's 18-man Premier League squad .
On deadline day and prior to tonight 's international 11pm deadline Guilbert posted a couple of cryptic Instagram stories as he headed south with his family .
The 25-year-old , a £4.5 million signing from SM Caen , responded to speculation online and replied to Villa supporters who were touting him with a move to a London club .
Fulham , Brentford , Palace , Tottenham and even Arsenal were jokingly mentioned , with Guilbert @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Right now I 'm the one who 's spending my money .
F****** Harrods . ''
Guilbert made 25 Premier League appearances last season and starred to help Villa clinch survival on the final day at West Ham .

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Frederic Guilbert has dismissed any transfer talk surrounding a potential exit from Aston Villa.
The Frenchman has fallen down the pecking order at Villa Park ever since Matty Cash arrived for an initial £14 million last month.
Guilbert started against Stoke City last week as Dean Smith went with his second-string again in the Carabao Cup.
However, Villa were knocked out and it leaves the likes of Guilbert now struggling for any real game time in the Premier League.
As for the head coach, Smith has chosen Ahmed Elmohamady as his preferred back-up option from off the bench with Guilbert - last season's first choice right-back - not anywhere near making Villa's 18-man Premier League squad.
On deadline day and prior to tonight's international 11pm deadline Guilbert posted a couple of cryptic Instagram stories as he headed south with his family.
The 25-year-old, a £4.5 million signing from SM Caen, responded to speculation online and replied to Villa supporters who were touting him with a move to a London club.
Fulham, Brentford, Palace, Tottenham and even Arsenal were jokingly mentioned, with Guilbert duly replying in funny fashion: "Right now I'm the one who's spending my money. F****** Harrods."
Guilbert made 25 Premier League appearances last season and starred to help Villa clinch survival on the final day at West Ham.


birminghammail--2020-10-05--Aston Villa transfer target Josh King linked with Spurs & Everton moves

AFC Bournemouth striker Josh King has interest from a clutch of Premier League and foreign clubs , according to talkSPORT .
Aston Villa remain interested in the striker , who has also been linked with a move to Serie A side Torino .
Manchester United were interested in a reunion with the Norwegian international , who left Old Trafford in 2013 after a five-year association with the club .
Leicester City , Everton , Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace have all been credited with an interest in King by radio station talkSPORT .
King scored six times and registered four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 2019-20 season ending in relegation for the former Blackburn Rovers striker .
The 28 year-old missed the first four games of the Cherries ' season before coming off the substitute 's bench in last month 's 1-0 defeat to Norwich City .
He missed the 3-1 win at Coventry City last time out , though , fuelling fresh speculation about his future .
Any move for King from Villa does n't have to be done before tonight 's 11pm deadline , with the cut-off point for transfers between EFL and Premier League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 16 .
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After biding their time , Matty Cash got the ball rolling with his move from Nottingham Forest .
Then came Ollie Watkins , Emi Martinez and Bertrand Traore .
Ross Barkley 's loan deal from Chelsea only added to Dean Smith 's delight as Villa went from strength .
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`` No , not really , '' Smith said in response to a question about Jota , who has joined Alaves after having his contract terminated on Saturday , leaving opening the door for another player coming in .
`` Jota was a player I 've worked with before and I could n't give him minutes here with the quality we 've got at the club at the moment .
`` I 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anwar El Ghazi who 's on the bench as well .
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AFC Bournemouth striker Josh King has interest from a clutch of Premier League and foreign clubs, according to talkSPORT .
Aston Villa remain interested in the striker, who has also been linked with a move to Serie A side Torino.
Manchester United were interested in a reunion with the Norwegian international, who left Old Trafford in 2013 after a five-year association with the club.
Leicester City, Everton, Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace have all been credited with an interest in King by radio station talkSPORT .
King scored six times and registered four assists for Bournemouth last season, with the 2019-20 season ending in relegation for the former Blackburn Rovers striker.
The 28 year-old missed the first four games of the Cherries' season before coming off the substitute's bench in last month's 1-0 defeat to Norwich City.
He missed the 3-1 win at Coventry City last time out, though, fuelling fresh speculation about his future.
Any move for King from Villa doesn't have to be done before tonight's 11pm deadline, with the cut-off point for transfers between EFL and Premier League clubs at 5pm on Friday, October 16.
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Villa head coach Dean Smith addressed his side's remaining transfer business after adding five new players to their ranks.
"No, not really," Smith said in response to a question about Jota, who has joined Alaves after having his contract terminated on Saturday, leaving opening the door for another player coming in.
"Jota was a player I've worked with before and I couldn't give him minutes here with the quality we've got at the club at the moment.
"I've got Bertrand Traore who came on and Anwar El Ghazi who's on the bench as well. I'm not sure there will be any more coming in before the window closes."


birminghammail--2020-10-05--Nearly 900 BGT viewers fume over Amanda's dress and comic

Nearly 900 viewers were left raging by the latest episode of Britain 's Got Talent .
The 2020 edition has become the most complained about TV series of the year .
Broadcasting watchdog Ofcom revealed that , of the 892 complaints about Saturday 's episode , 733 concerned comedian Nabil Abdulrashid 's jokes about race .
Another136 were outraged by Amanda Holden 's sexy gown , which showed off a lace corset , reported The Mirror The remaining 23 were about various other subjects .
Amanda wore the gown just a week after some viewers suggested they could see her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Abdulrashid 's material was not family-friendly for some BGT fans .
Joking about being mistaken for rapper Big Narstie , he said : `` People watching will think it 's another of those Black Lives Matter guys doing jokes about stop and search .
`` No , it 's a joke about being fat .
Big Narstie and I are both fat , we just both happen to be black too .
Do n't throw in the race card guys ! ''
The judges , including Ashley Banjo and Alesha Dixon , were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ edgy and brave '' .
Last month , the talent show faced criticism from some viewers for being `` too political '' - after Ashley 's dance group Diversity performed a Black Lives Matter-inspired routine .
With more than 24,500 complaints to Ofcom , it is close to becoming the most complained-about TV moment of the decade .
A total of 25,327 were made in 2018 about Celebrity Big Brother when ex-Emmerdale actress Roxanne Pallett alleged she had been assaulted by fellow housemate and Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas .
BGT producers defended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and heartfelt '' .
Most recently Prince Harry also came out in support .
He said : `` We spoke to Ashley Banjo a few weeks ago , straight after the Britain 's Got Talent situation .
`` And that in itself , I am sure even me talking about it will be controversial , but the reality of it is he and his team of guys put on the most amazing display . ''

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Nearly 900 viewers were left raging by the latest episode of Britain's Got Talent.
The 2020 edition has become the most complained about TV series of the year.
Broadcasting watchdog Ofcom revealed that, of the 892 complaints about Saturday's episode, 733 concerned comedian Nabil Abdulrashid's jokes about race.
Another136 were outraged by Amanda Holden's sexy gown, which showed off a lace corset, reported The Mirror
The remaining 23 were about various other subjects.
Amanda wore the gown just a week after some viewers suggested they could see her nipples in another revealing dress.
(Image: ITV)
Comic Abdulrashid's material was not family-friendly for some BGT fans.
Joking about being mistaken for rapper Big Narstie, he said: "People watching will think it's another of those Black Lives Matter guys doing jokes about stop and search.
"No, it's a joke about being fat. Big Narstie and I are both fat, we just both happen to be black too. Don't throw in the race card guys!"
The judges, including Ashley Banjo and Alesha Dixon, were wowed by his routine calling him "edgy and brave".
(Image: (ITV))
Last month, the talent show faced criticism from some viewers for being "too political" - after Ashley's dance group Diversity performed a Black Lives Matter-inspired routine.
With more than 24,500 complaints to Ofcom, it is close to becoming the most complained-about TV moment of the decade.
A total of 25,327 were made in 2018 about Celebrity Big Brother when ex-Emmerdale actress Roxanne Pallett alleged she had been assaulted by fellow housemate and Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas.
BGT producers defended the performance, calling it "authentic and heartfelt". Most recently Prince Harry also came out in support.
He said: "We spoke to Ashley Banjo a few weeks ago, straight after the Britain's Got Talent situation.
"And that in itself, I am sure even me talking about it will be controversial, but the reality of it is he and his team of guys put on the most amazing display."


birminghammail--2020-10-05--Teen stabbed in the leg as six-man street fight breaks out

A teenager was stabbed in the leg after a fight broke out involving a group of six men with weapons .
West Midlands Police officers were called to West Bromwich Street in Walsall just after 9pm on Sunday , October 4 , to reports of trouble .
A 19-year-old suffered a stab wound to his leg and was taken to hospital for treatment .
His injuries were not life-changing and he was later discharged .
A second man , aged 20 , later turned up at hospital with a head injury .
He was also discharged after treatment .
Two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said : `` We were called at 9.10pm to reports of a patient who had been stabbed on Caldmore Green .
`` Two ambulances , two paramedic officers and the MERIT team , including a doctor and a critical care paramedic , attended the scene .
`` On arrival we discovered one patient , a man , who was treated for a single injury , which is not believed to be serious , before being taken to hospital for further assessment . ''
Anyone with information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ www.west.midlands.police.uk , 8am to midnight , or call 101 anytime .
Alternatively , contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org

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A teenager was stabbed in the leg after a fight broke out involving a group of six men with weapons.
West Midlands Police officers were called to West Bromwich Street in Walsall just after 9pm on Sunday, October 4, to reports of trouble.
A 19-year-old suffered a stab wound to his leg and was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries were not life-changing and he was later discharged.
A second man, aged 20, later turned up at hospital with a head injury. He was also discharged after treatment.
Two vehicles were recovered from the scene.
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called at 9.10pm to reports of a patient who had been stabbed on Caldmore Green.
"Two ambulances, two paramedic officers and the MERIT team, including a doctor and a critical care paramedic, attended the scene.
"On arrival we discovered one patient, a man, who was treated for a single injury, which is not believed to be serious, before being taken to hospital for further assessment."
Anyone with information can contact police via Live Chat at www.west.midlands.police.uk, 8am to midnight, or call 101 anytime.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org


birminghammail--2020-10-05--Confirmed: Blues have completed the signing of Riley McGree

Birmingham City have completed the signing of Australian star Riley McGree .
The 21-year-old joins on loan for the rest of the season as part of Aitor Karanka ’ s first team squad .
In doing so he becomes Blues ’ tenth signing of a busy summer and he will add more depth to Karanka ’ s attacking options .
McGree can play anywhere across midfield , including in a central role or on the flank .
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It is always up-to-date with the latest news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Store and App Store He arrives having been nominated for the A League ’ s Young Footballer of the Year and as part of the Adelaide United side which won the FFA Cup , McGree scoring as they beat Melbourne City 4-0 in the final .
That was one of 12 he scored in 26 appearances in all competitions last season , most of which came from the centre of midfield .
Having come through at Adelaide he spent time with Club Brugge in Belgium but without making a first team experience .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ fee in their history - reported to be AUS $ 300,000 - to bring him back from the Belgian outfit .
He has represented Australia at Under 17 and Under 23 level and sprung to international prominence in 2018 when he scored with a ‘ scorpion kick ’ for Newcastle Jets .
Blues have actually loaned him from MLS outfit Charlotte FC , whom McGree has joined from Adelaide .
The North Carolina club will enter the MLS in 2022 , after their inaugural season was put back due to the pandemic - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ David Tepper .


birminghammail--2020-10-05--Supercars and superheroes give boy of five unique send-off

A boy of five was accompanied on his final journey by a fleet of supercars and superheroes after his death at a cruelly young age .
Much-loved Aiden Stead-Homans died in his mum 's arms of cancer on September 13 after his family were told he had just two days to live .
He had been undergoing treatment for nine months before a brain tumour was also discovered , it was reported .
A GoFundMe appeal launched before his death and then to cover his funeral smashed its initial £1,000 target - with more than £5,000 donated .
Organiser Emma @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the `` best superhero send-off we can '' - and was inundated with offers of support .
Today , Monday , October 5 , supercars worth hundreds of thousands of pounds joined bikers dressed up as Captain America and other characters in the funeral procession .
The cavalcade escorted Aiden 's coffin from his home in Tipton to Sandwell Valley Crematorium in Newton Road , West Bromwich .
Charity Balls To Cancer arranged the special family request after getting in touch with supporters including Ciro Ciampi of Petrolheadonism , Lamborghini Club UK and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Facebook : `` We received a special request to help with Aiden ’ s last journey , an orange Lamborghini .
`` Not only did our supporters pull together , they went one better , a whole convoy of supercars to follow him .
We are sending so much love to all of his family at this devastating time . ''
Former Benefits Street and Celebrity Big Brother star Dee Kelly , ambassador for Balls to Cancer , helped to organise the convoy and said : `` We are absolutely floored by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are truly thankful to those that reponded to our appeal . ''
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help pay for the funeral and to support Aiden 's family in their time of grief .
So far , more than £5,200 has been raised .

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A boy of five was accompanied on his final journey by a fleet of supercars and superheroes after his death at a cruelly young age.
Much-loved Aiden Stead-Homans died in his mum's arms of cancer on September 13 after his family were told he had just two days to live.
He had been undergoing treatment for nine months before a brain tumour was also discovered, it was reported.
(Image: Deb Stead)
A GoFundMe appeal launched before his death and then to cover his funeral smashed its initial £1,000 target - with more than £5,000 donated.
Organiser Emma Britton asked for help to give Aiden the "best superhero send-off we can" - and was inundated with offers of support.
Today, Monday, October 5, supercars worth hundreds of thousands of pounds joined bikers dressed up as Captain America and other characters in the funeral procession.
(Image: Ciro Ciampi and Tracey Patterson)
The cavalcade escorted Aiden's coffin from his home in Tipton to Sandwell Valley Crematorium in Newton Road, West Bromwich.
Charity Balls To Cancer arranged the special family request after getting in touch with supporters including Ciro Ciampi of Petrolheadonism, Lamborghini Club UK and Raj Modhvadia.
Balls to Cancer posted on Facebook : "We received a special request to help with Aiden’s last journey, an orange Lamborghini.
"Not only did our supporters pull together, they went one better, a whole convoy of supercars to follow him. We are sending so much love to all of his family at this devastating time."
(Image: Ciro Ciampi and Tracey Patterson)
Former Benefits Street and Celebrity Big Brother star Dee Kelly, ambassador for Balls to Cancer, helped to organise the convoy and said: "We are absolutely floored by the response of the petrolhead community and are truly thankful to those that reponded to our appeal."
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help pay for the funeral and to support Aiden's family in their time of grief. So far, more than £5,200 has been raised.
To donate, click here.


birminghammail--2020-10-05--The Villa players heading for the exit as transfer deadline looms

There 's just a short while left in this international transfer window and Dean Smith himself admitted fringe players will have to leave Aston Villa .
Smith masterminded Villa 's historic 7-2 win over Liverpool last night with every member of his squad performing heroics inside Villa Park .
A select few names of Villa 's first-team were missing from Smith 's 18-man squad , though , which hinted at their impending exits - either prior to tonight 's 11pm window or the domestic deadline on October 16 .
Here 's a rundown of those who are being pushed further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including Frenchman Frederic Guilbert potentially dropping a huge hint this evening : We 'll start with last season 's first-choice right-back and , today , he 's left Villa supporters scratching their heads with his cryptic Instagram posts .
His first story was a snap of him in his car with the caption 'Let 's go ! '
while , five hours later , he tagged himself in London .
Now a move could well suffice in the next couple of hours .
The 25-year-old has drastically fallen down the pecking order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million arrival .
Cash has fitted in seamlessly having made the step up from Championship to Premier League with Smith preferring the experienced Ahmed Elmohamady in reserve .
Sign up for our inside Villa 's transfer window special newsletter It 's been quite a transfer window for Aston Villa .
After biding their time , Matty Cash got the ball rolling with his move from Nottingham Forest .
Then came Ollie Watkins , Emi Martinez and Bertrand Traore .
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Guilbert wanted to fight for his place at Villa but that 's looking increasingly unlikely and a loan - or a permanent move - could well be on the cards ahead of the 11pm deadline .
Another player who 's going to find minutes hard to come by is Henri Lansbury .
The central midfielder last made a Premier League start in Boxing Day last year and , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made just 35 starts in that time .
The 29-year-old did well at Bristol City previously this season but massively under-whelmed against Stoke last week in what feels like could be his last-ever appearance in Villa colours .
As for Lansbury , the ex-Forest captain is on inflated wages after last year 's promotion bump-up and terminating his contract could well happen in a similar move to what Villa did with Jota on Saturday .
The arrival of Ross Barkley just hammered Lansbury down the pecking order once more .
Now the Croatian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Martinez last night and , at present , is currently third-choice .
Tom Heaton is set to return before Christmas and the England stopper will want to challenge current No.1 Martinez .
As for Kalinic , he might well stay until January ahead of seeking a move knowing it 's the Euros coming up next year .
The goalkeeper was Smith 's first-ever signing back in January 2019 for £5.4 million and Villa will get nowhere near that if they were to sell him .
His contract still has three years left to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a player who could still depart is Orjan Nyland .
The Norwegian has n't been involved since Burton away in the cup at the start of this season .
Smith , though , revealed he picked up a back injury in training as he 's been nowhere near his 18-man squads .
Nyland 's Villa contract has just eight months to run and the Norwegian international , 30 , might want to seek first-team football either in England or Europe .
Update : Nyland has left Villa having had his contract terminated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ørjan Nyland has left the club after agreeing a mutual termination of his contract , '' said a club statement . ''
Read more : The state of play at Aston Villa on transfer deadline day

There's just a short while left in this international transfer window and Dean Smith himself admitted fringe players will have to leave Aston Villa.
Smith masterminded Villa's historic 7-2 win over Liverpool last night with every member of his squad performing heroics inside Villa Park.
A select few names of Villa's first-team were missing from Smith's 18-man squad, though, which hinted at their impending exits - either prior to tonight's 11pm window or the domestic deadline on October 16.
Here's a rundown of those who are being pushed further to the exit door at Villa Park, including Frenchman Frederic Guilbert potentially dropping a huge hint this evening:
Frederic Guilbert
We'll start with last season's first-choice right-back and, today, he's left Villa supporters scratching their heads with his cryptic Instagram posts. His first story was a snap of him in his car with the caption 'Let's go!' while, five hours later, he tagged himself in London.
Now a move could well suffice in the next couple of hours. The 25-year-old has drastically fallen down the pecking order at Villa following Matty Cash's £14 million arrival. Cash has fitted in seamlessly having made the step up from Championship to Premier League with Smith preferring the experienced Ahmed Elmohamady in reserve.
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Guilbert wanted to fight for his place at Villa but that's looking increasingly unlikely and a loan - or a permanent move - could well be on the cards ahead of the 11pm deadline.
Henri Lansbury
Another player who's going to find minutes hard to come by is Henri Lansbury. The central midfielder last made a Premier League start in Boxing Day last year and, since signing in January 2017, has made just 35 starts in that time.
The 29-year-old did well at Bristol City previously this season but massively under-whelmed against Stoke last week in what feels like could be his last-ever appearance in Villa colours.
As for Lansbury, the ex-Forest captain is on inflated wages after last year's promotion bump-up and terminating his contract could well happen in a similar move to what Villa did with Jota on Saturday. The arrival of Ross Barkley just hammered Lansbury down the pecking order once more.
Lovre Kalinic
Now the Croatian keeper warmed up Jed Steer and Emi Martinez last night and, at present, is currently third-choice. Tom Heaton is set to return before Christmas and the England stopper will want to challenge current No.1 Martinez. As for Kalinic, he might well stay until January ahead of seeking a move knowing it's the Euros coming up next year. The goalkeeper was Smith's first-ever signing back in January 2019 for £5.4 million and Villa will get nowhere near that if they were to sell him. His contract still has three years left to run, too.
Orjan Nyland
Staying with goalkeepers and a player who could still depart is Orjan Nyland. The Norwegian hasn't been involved since Burton away in the cup at the start of this season. Smith, though, revealed he picked up a back injury in training as he's been nowhere near his 18-man squads.
Nyland's Villa contract has just eight months to run and the Norwegian international, 30, might want to seek first-team football either in England or Europe.
Update: Nyland has left Villa having had his contract terminated. "Aston Villa can confirm that Ørjan Nyland has left the club after agreeing a mutual termination of his contract," said a club statement."
Read more: The state of play at Aston Villa on transfer deadline day


birminghammail--2020-10-05--Liverpool linked with Spurs star Paulo Gazzaniga after Aston Villa humiliation

Liverpool have been linked with a move for Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga following last night 's 7-2 humiliation at Aston Villa .
Adrian deputised for the injured Alisson Becker , who is expected to miss between four-to-six weeks because of an injury suffered in training on Saturday .
Villa went ahead after four minutes through Ollie Watkins , who was set up by Jack Grealish after the England international intercepted a loose pass by Adrian .
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Links with Gazzaniga , Hugo Lloris ' backup at Tottenham , surfaced on Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ north-west at the Liverpool Echo believe no such move is in the offing for Jurgen Klopp 's side .
Explaining Alisson 's injury situation , Klopp said yesterday : `` Two players clash with each other , one gets up and one does n't .
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`` We have the international break and then we are pretty sure after that he will not be ready and then we have to see week-by-week . ''

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Liverpool have been linked with a move for Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga following last night's 7-2 humiliation at Aston Villa.
Adrian deputised for the injured Alisson Becker, who is expected to miss between four-to-six weeks because of an injury suffered in training on Saturday.
Villa went ahead after four minutes through Ollie Watkins, who was set up by Jack Grealish after the England international intercepted a loose pass by Adrian.
Watkins added two more before the half-time whistle while John McGinn, Ross Barkley and Grealish got on the scoresheet with the latter netting a brace.
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Alisson is out injured for the third time in two seasons and Liverpool fans expressed their wish for a better backup than Adrian before yesterday's game at Villa.
Links with Gazzaniga, Hugo Lloris' backup at Tottenham, surfaced on Monday morning but BirminghamLive's colleagues in the north-west at the Liverpool Echo believe no such move is in the offing for Jurgen Klopp's side.
Explaining Alisson's injury situation, Klopp said yesterday: "Two players clash with each other, one gets up and one doesn't.
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"The one who didn't get up was Ali so I think after the first few things....we don't know 100 per cent but we know he can't play today.
"We have to do further assessments but he's injured, let me say it like this, now we hope it will go very quickly.
"We have the international break and then we are pretty sure after that he will not be ready and then we have to see week-by-week."


birminghammail--2020-10-05--Firefighters battle boat blaze as smoke fills the sky in canal drama

Smoke filled the sky as a boat caught fire on a Midland canal .
Plumes of smoke poured from the @ @ @ @ @ Worcester canal .
It happened at around 2.30pm today , Monday , October 5 , @ @ @ @ @ Alvechurch .
Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service and two crews from West Midlands @ @ @ @ @ based at Kings Norton and Northfield , were sent to the scene .
There were @ @ @ @ @ cause of the fire was being investigated .
Taking to Twitter , Hereford and Worcester @ @ @ @ @ HWFireRedditch and @ WestMidsFire # KingsNorton # Northfield attended boat fire on the Birmingham and @ @ @ @ @ End Lane , Alvechurch .
Fire extinguished using hose reel . ''
Kings Norton Fire @ @ @ @ @ from Kings Norton Green Watch & @ WMFSNorthfield attended Lea End Road in Hopwood to @ @ @ @ @ & Worcester Fire & Rescue service with a Canal Boat Fire .
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Smoke filled the sky as a boat caught fire on a Midland canal.
Plumes of smoke poured from the vessel on the Birmingham and Worcester canal. It happened at around 2.30pm today, Monday, October 5, near Lea End Lane, Alvechurch.
Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service and two crews from West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service, based at Kings Norton and Northfield, were sent to the scene.
There were no injuries reported and the cause of the fire was being investigated.
Taking to Twitter, Hereford and Worcester said: "14:30 @HWFireRedditch and @WestMidsFire #KingsNorton #Northfield attended boat fire on the Birmingham and Worcester canal, near Lea End Lane, Alvechurch. Fire extinguished using hose reel."
Kings Norton Fire Station added: "Crews from Kings Norton Green Watch & @WMFSNorthfield attended Lea End Road in Hopwood to assist our colleagues from Hereford & Worcester Fire & Rescue service with a Canal Boat Fire. Thankfully there were no injuries."


birminghammail--2020-10-05--Cabbie smashed in head with scaffolding by masked robbers

Masked men smashed a taxi driver 's window with a scaffold pole before hitting him on the head during a terrifying robbery .
The 64-year-old victim was collecting a fare when he approached by the thugs..
They told him to open the door and , when he refused , they smashed a window with the pole .
The driver was then hit on the head and two men swiped the victim 's car key , phone and wallet .
It happened just before 1.50am today , Monday , October 5 , in Brook Street in the Woodsetton area of Dudley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was assessed at the scene and later discahrged .
He did not need hospital treatment .
No-one was arrested but urgent police enquires continue .
A spokesman for the force said : `` We were called after a taxi driver was assaulted and robbed in Woodsetton during the early hours of this morning ( Monday , October 5 ) .
`` Two masked men approached the 64-year-old taxi driver who was collecting a fare just before 1:50am on Brook Street .
`` They told him to open the door and when he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scaffold pole .
The driver was hit on the head before the two men made off with his car key , phone and wallet .
`` Although shaken , the taxi driver was not seriously hurt .
`` We ’ re speaking to witnesses and reviewing CCTV .
Anyone with any information is asked to contact us via Live Chat on our website or call 101 crime reference number 20DY/240938Q/20 . ''

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Masked men smashed a taxi driver's window with a scaffold pole before hitting him on the head during a terrifying robbery.
The 64-year-old victim was collecting a fare when he approached by the thugs..
They told him to open the door and, when he refused, they smashed a window with the pole.
The driver was then hit on the head and two men swiped the victim's car key, phone and wallet. It happened just before 1.50am today, Monday, October 5, in Brook Street in the Woodsetton area of Dudley.
West Midlands Ambulance Service told BlackCountryLive he was assessed at the scene and later discahrged.
He did not need hospital treatment.
No-one was arrested but urgent police enquires continue.
A spokesman for the force said: "We were called after a taxi driver was assaulted and robbed in Woodsetton during the early hours of this morning (Monday, October 5).
"Two masked men approached the 64-year-old taxi driver who was collecting a fare just before 1:50am on Brook Street.
"They told him to open the door and when he refused they smashed a window with a scaffold pole. The driver was hit on the head before the two men made off with his car key, phone and wallet.
"Although shaken, the taxi driver was not seriously hurt.
"We’re speaking to witnesses and reviewing CCTV. Anyone with any information is asked to contact us via Live Chat on our website or call 101 crime reference number 20DY/240938Q/20."


birminghammail--2020-10-05--Deal for Aston Villa transfer 'target' Milot Rashica falls through

Bayer Leverkusen 's move for Milot Rashica has fallen through .
Rashica , who was reportedly in advanced negotiations with Villa yesterday , opted to move across the Bundesliga from Werder Bremen to Bayer Leverkusen today .
However , that move has fallen through this afternoon with the Bundelisga transfer window shutting at 5pm local time .
Rashica has been linked with a move to Villa all summer with Dean Smith 's side walking away from negotiations in September because of the player 's wage demands .
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After biding their time , Matty Cash got the ball rolling with his move from Nottingham Forest .
Then came Ollie Watkins , Emi Martinez and Bertrand Traore .
Ross Barkley 's loan deal from Chelsea only added to Dean Smith 's delight as Villa went from strength .
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RB Leipzig , Wolfsburg , Leeds United and Southampton have also been credited with an interest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Frank Baumann , said he was n't willing to sell the player for less than they valued him .
`` In the last few days there has been interest from various clubs from home and abroad , '' he said .
`` There have been talks since noon today , but we did n't want to sell the player below its value .
They were complex negotiations , in the end without an agreement . ''
Smith ruled out a Villa move for Rashica before tonight 's 11pm deadline after last night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leverkusen have cleared up why a deal fell through .
`` There were difficulties with the purchase option , '' Leverkusen transfer chief Rudi Voller said .
`` Bremen and we had different ideas .
In the end , there was no longer enough time for an agreement . ''

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Bayer Leverkusen's move for Milot Rashica has fallen through.
Rashica, who was reportedly in advanced negotiations with Villa yesterday, opted to move across the Bundesliga from Werder Bremen to Bayer Leverkusen today.
However, that move has fallen through this afternoon with the Bundelisga transfer window shutting at 5pm local time.
Rashica has been linked with a move to Villa all summer with Dean Smith 's side walking away from negotiations in September because of the player's wage demands.
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RB Leipzig, Wolfsburg, Leeds United and Southampton have also been credited with an interest in Rashica.
Bremen's sporting director, Frank Baumann, said he wasn't willing to sell the player for less than they valued him.
"In the last few days there has been interest from various clubs from home and abroad," he said.
"There have been talks since noon today, but we didn't want to sell the player below its value. They were complex negotiations, in the end without an agreement."
Smith ruled out a Villa move for Rashica before tonight's 11pm deadline after last night's 7-2 defeat of Liverpool, while Leverkusen have cleared up why a deal fell through.
"There were difficulties with the purchase option," Leverkusen transfer chief Rudi Voller said.
"Bremen and we had different ideas. In the end, there was no longer enough time for an agreement."


birminghammail--2020-10-05--Gabby Agbonlahor opens up about turning down transfer away from Villa

Former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor has opened up about almost being forced out of Villa Park after relegation from the Premier League .
The forward spent almost all of his entire career at Villa , only spending loan spells at Watford and Sheffield Wednesday in 2005 .
But the player did have the chance to move to Reading in 2016 , with then-manager and Chairman Roberto Di Matteo and Tony Xia keen for the player to make the move .
Speaking on Sky Sports News , the 33-year-old , who retired three years later , outlined how he came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Madejski Stadium .
“ So , we got relegated the season before , he said .
“ It was the owner at the time , and the manager were trying to force me out .
I remember it like it was yesterday , I went into the office to see the owner and the manager and said I ’ ve been here since I was 12-years-old , I ’ m going nowhere .
“ I felt responsible , part of the reason that we got relegated , so I wanted to stay and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bit chaotic , my agent ringing me , the chief executive ringing my agent to try and see what was going on , but it was never an option for me .
Aston Villa was the only club I wanted to play for and I was never going to leave.
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After biding their time , Matty Cash got the ball rolling with his move from Nottingham Forest .
Then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bertrand Traore .
Ross Barkley 's loan deal from Chelsea only added to Dean Smith 's delight as Villa went from strength .
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Agbonlahor made 13 Premier League appearances the following season , with all of them coming under Steve Bruce .
“ It was very hard .
Once you say to an owner , the owner at the time loved Twitter - he was tweeting every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because you turned down a move they wanted you to take , ” he said .
“ The relationship then with the manager and the owner was the worst possible state .
I was put into the wilderness , really , until Steve Bruce came into the club and gave me a chance again .
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Former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor has opened up about almost being forced out of Villa Park after relegation from the Premier League.
The forward spent almost all of his entire career at Villa, only spending loan spells at Watford and Sheffield Wednesday in 2005.
But the player did have the chance to move to Reading in 2016, with then-manager and Chairman Roberto Di Matteo and Tony Xia keen for the player to make the move.
Speaking on Sky Sports News, the 33-year-old, who retired three years later, outlined how he came to turning down a move to the Madejski Stadium.
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“So, we got relegated the season before, he said.
“It was the owner at the time, and the manager were trying to force me out. I remember it like it was yesterday, I went into the office to see the owner and the manager and said I’ve been here since I was 12-years-old, I’m going nowhere.
“I felt responsible, part of the reason that we got relegated, so I wanted to stay and get Villa promoted.
“It was a bit chaotic, my agent ringing me, the chief executive ringing my agent to try and see what was going on, but it was never an option for me. Aston Villa was the only club I wanted to play for and I was never going to leave.”
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Agbonlahor made 13 Premier League appearances the following season, with all of them coming under Steve Bruce.
“It was very hard. Once you say to an owner, the owner at the time loved Twitter - he was tweeting every day, so it was not great because you turned down a move they wanted you to take,” he said.
“The relationship then with the manager and the owner was the worst possible state. I was put into the wilderness, really, until Steve Bruce came into the club and gave me a chance again.”


birminghammail--2020-10-05--Bridge closes as two river flood warnings issued near town

A bridge in Worcestershire has been closed due to rising river levels and the risk of flooding .
Eckington Bridge , a stone bridge crossing over the River Avon near Pershore was shut as River Avon rose .
Ttwo locations along its route through Worcestershire featured on the Government ’ s flood warning system .
Worcestershire ’ s Highways and Travel team tweeted at 4.30pm : “ We are in the process of closing Eckington Bridge.
” The flood information service states flooding is ‘ expected ’ at the River Avon at Strensham and Bredon .
The warning states : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Evesham river gauge , but rising slowly at Bredon due to recent heavy rainfall .
“ Consequently , the risk of flooding remains .
We expect flooding to affect properties and roads around Mill Lane , Strensham .
“ Evesham peaked at 2.5m , Sunday evening , ( October 4 ) .
Levels here are expected to remain steady , then rise slightly to a similar peak level of between 2.4m & 2.6m on Tuesday ( October 6 ) .
“ A predicted peak at Bredon of between 2.0m & 2.2m is expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
Further up the river at Wyre Piddle , north of Pershore , a warning is also in force .
That warning adds : “ We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in Wyre Piddle , including Wyre Piddle caravan park .
Eckington Road maybe impassable.
” Both warnings say : “ Further showers are possible the next 48 hours and rain is also forecast on Thursday ( October 8 ) .
“ We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days .
“ We are closely monitoring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been liaising with the emergency services .
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers , which may be flooded.
” In better news Worcestershire ’ s highways team Tweeted that a road at Hinton on the Green has reopened after an earlier closure due to flooding .

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A bridge in Worcestershire has been closed due to rising river levels and the risk of flooding.
Eckington Bridge, a stone bridge crossing over the River Avon near Pershore was shut as River Avon rose.
Ttwo locations along its route through Worcestershire featured on the Government’s flood warning system.
Worcestershire’s Highways and Travel team tweeted at 4.30pm: “We are in the process of closing Eckington Bridge.”
The flood information service states flooding is ‘expected’ at the River Avon at Strensham and Bredon.
The warning states: “River levels remain high at the Evesham river gauge, but rising slowly at Bredon due to recent heavy rainfall.
“Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads around Mill Lane, Strensham.
“Evesham peaked at 2.5m, Sunday evening, (October 4). Levels here are expected to remain steady, then rise slightly to a similar peak level of between 2.4m & 2.6m on Tuesday (October 6).
“A predicted peak at Bredon of between 2.0m & 2.2m is expected overnight tonight, Monday (October 5).
Further up the river at Wyre Piddle, north of Pershore, a warning is also in force.
That warning adds: “We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in Wyre Piddle, including Wyre Piddle caravan park. Eckington Road maybe impassable.”
Both warnings say: “Further showers are possible the next 48 hours and rain is also forecast on Thursday (October 8).
“We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
“We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been liaising with the emergency services. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.”
In better news Worcestershire’s highways team Tweeted that a road at Hinton on the Green has reopened after an earlier closure due to flooding.


birminghammail--2020-10-05--Why Jack Grealish and Ross Barkley celebrated with A signs in win over Liverpool

Aston Villa stars Ross Barkley and Jack Grealish were part of a trio of players to pay tribute to late Chelsea fan Andrew Wood over the weekend .
Barkley and Grealish both celebrated their goals in the 7-2 mauling of Liverpool by forming an A with the fingers in memory of Wood , with Chelsea star Ben Chilwell doing the same in his side 's victory over Crystal Palace .
Devoted Blues fan Wood passed away last Thursday , aged 33 , leaving behind his wife Hayley and two sons .
Following his passing , Chelsea players of present and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lampard and John Terry , took to social media to pay tribute .
And tributes continued at the weekend when three players dedicated their goal celebrations to late Blues fan 'Woody ' .
Barkley netted on his Villa debut and celebrated by making an A with his fingers , with Grealish following suit shortly after .
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Google Play Store and App Store It came after Chilwell paid his own tribute after netting his first-ever Chelsea goal in their victory over Palace on Saturday .
Chelsea fans are raising money for one of their own in Wood , who followed the Blues home and away , attending the Europa League final in Baku in 2019 among other lengthy away days .
A Just Giving page , which can be found here , has already raised more than £8,100 with a target of £10,000 set , supporters leaving messages @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Aston Villa stars Ross Barkley and Jack Grealish were part of a trio of players to pay tribute to late Chelsea fan Andrew Wood over the weekend.
Barkley and Grealish both celebrated their goals in the 7-2 mauling of Liverpool by forming an A with the fingers in memory of Wood, with Chelsea star Ben Chilwell doing the same in his side's victory over Crystal Palace.
Devoted Blues fan Wood passed away last Thursday, aged 33, leaving behind his wife Hayley and two sons.
Following his passing, Chelsea players of present and past, including Cesar Azpilicueta, Frank Lampard and John Terry, took to social media to pay tribute.
And tributes continued at the weekend when three players dedicated their goal celebrations to late Blues fan 'Woody'.
Barkley netted on his Villa debut and celebrated by making an A with his fingers, with Grealish following suit shortly after.
Sign up to our Villa newsletter for updates ahead of the transfer deadline Why should you sign up? Villa have enjoyed a fine season so far after signing Ollie Watkins, Betrand Traore, Matty Cash, Emi Martinez and Ross Barkley in the summer. Morgan Sanson is the only January addition so far but there is still time to reshape the squad before the January window closes at 11pm on February 1. You can find the latest transfer news in on one pace - in our daily Aston Villa bulletin. We'll be bringing you the latest breaking news, transfer features and comment pieces, as well as the key talking points for fans. How do you sign up? It's easy and only takes seconds. Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit sign up. And that's it, you're all set. You can also sign up . If you decide later that you no longer wish to receive the emails, simply follow the unsubscribe link in one of the newsletters - but we don't think you'll want to. And what's more, it's absolutely free! You can also get all the latest updates by following us on social media here Facebook and Twitter. We also have a free app which you can download. It is always up-to-date with the latest news from across the region. Google Play Store and App Store
It came after Chilwell paid his own tribute after netting his first-ever Chelsea goal in their victory over Palace on Saturday.
Chelsea fans are raising money for one of their own in Wood, who followed the Blues home and away, attending the Europa League final in Baku in 2019 among other lengthy away days.
A Just Giving page, which can be found here, has already raised more than £8,100 with a target of £10,000 set, supporters leaving messages of sympathy along with their donations.