birminghammail--2020-07-28--Spanish giants Atletico Madrid considering move for Wolves man - reports

Rafa Mir has barely been able to get a kick at Molineux since joining Wolverhampton Wanderers in January 2018 .
The 24-year-old has only made four appearances under Nuno Espirito Santo .
All of those arrived in the 2017/18 campaign when Wolves swept to the Championship .
Yet he 's now claimed to be attracting interest from Spanish giants Atletico Madrid , no less , after flourishing on loan with La Liga 2 champions SD Huesca .
Atletico are monitoring Mir ‘ very closely ’ , their director of football Andrea Berta told Marca , via Sport Witness .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loanee ’ s progress since his early days at Valencia , prior to his move to Molineux .
It 's claimed Berta is a big fan of Mir 's aerial ability , selfless desire to track back and predatory instincts .
The seven goals Mir scored after the Covid-19 restart have made him ‘ one of the most desired footballers ’ in the La Liga market , Marca .
Huesca are reportedly still fighting to keep him amid claims Wolves will receive ‘ many offers ’ for Mir 's services .
The Spanish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ be playing in the country ’ s top-tier next season .
The Murcia-born striker failed to make an impact on loan at Championship side Nottingham Forest in the first half of the 2019/20 campaign .
But he 's been a hit on loan in his homeland , scoring seven goals in 30 games for Las Palmas in 2018/19 and a further nine in 18 league appearances for Huesca .

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Rafa Mir has barely been able to get a kick at Molineux since joining Wolverhampton Wanderers in January 2018.
The 24-year-old has only made four appearances under Nuno Espirito Santo. All of those arrived in the 2017/18 campaign when Wolves swept to the Championship.
Yet he's now claimed to be attracting interest from Spanish giants Atletico Madrid, no less, after flourishing on loan with La Liga 2 champions SD Huesca.
Atletico are monitoring Mir ‘very closely’, their director of football Andrea Berta told Marca, via Sport Witness.
The Italian has reportedly been tracking the Wolves loanee’s progress since his early days at Valencia, prior to his move to Molineux.
It's claimed Berta is a big fan of Mir's aerial ability, selfless desire to track back and predatory instincts.
The seven goals Mir scored after the Covid-19 restart have made him ‘one of the most desired footballers’ in the La Liga market, Marca.
Huesca are reportedly still fighting to keep him amid claims Wolves will receive ‘many offers’ for Mir's services.
The Spanish newspaper believe Mir will ‘almost certainly’ be playing in the country’s top-tier next season.
The Murcia-born striker failed to make an impact on loan at Championship side Nottingham Forest in the first half of the 2019/20 campaign.
But he's been a hit on loan in his homeland, scoring seven goals in 30 games for Las Palmas in 2018/19 and a further nine in 18 league appearances for Huesca.


birminghammail--2020-07-28--Blue paint thrown on parked cars in attacks across city

Yobs have been covering cars in blue paint in a series of attacks across Wolverhampton .
A number of parked @ @ @ @ @ targeted in the city over the last few days , sparking a police investigation .
@ @ @ @ @ Auris spray painted while it was parked at the Dog and Gun public house in @ @ @ @ @ door was covered in paint between 6.30pm on Friday , July 24 and 3.30pm on @ @ @ @ @ PCSO Helen Denyer took to West Midlands Police 's online alert system , WM Now @ @ @ @ @ the incidents .
She added : `` The team have also been made aware via @ @ @ @ @ been a few other vehicles around the Wolverhampton area that have also been targeted via @ @ @ @ @ I would appeal to anyone who has any information at all to please contact us @ @ @ @ @ can also pass on information via the Live Chat facility at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and @ @ @ @ @ 20WV/176208T/20 .

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Yobs have been covering cars in blue paint in a series of attacks across Wolverhampton.
A number of parked and stationary vehicles have been targeted in the city over the last few days, sparking a police investigation.
One incident saw a Toyota Auris spray painted while it was parked at the Dog and Gun public house in Wrottesley Road.
The passenger door was covered in paint between 6.30pm on Friday, July 24 and 3.30pm on Saturday, July 25.
PCSO Helen Denyer took to West Midlands Police's online alert system, WM Now, to warn people about the incidents.
She added: "The team have also been made aware via social media that there has been a few other vehicles around the Wolverhampton area that have also been targeted via the same means.
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"I would appeal to anyone who has any information at all to please contact us on 101."
People can also pass on information via the Live Chat facility at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, quoting crime reference 20WV/176208T/20.


birminghammail--2020-07-28--Man seriously injured in hit and run - road blocked as cops investigate

A man has been seriously injured in a hit and run in Handsworth this evening ( July 28 ) .
The incident happened at around 4.40pm today on Church Lane after a car smashed into a pedestrian before fleeing the crash .
The road has been blocked off by police to 'preserve the scene ' and officers are trying to trace the driver of the vehicle .
There is an additional square cordon in place at the junction of Selborne Road , Hinstock Road and Church Lane .
Pedestrians are being allowed to walk along the pavement only .
West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken to hospital with a serious head injury .
A force spokesperson said : `` We were alerted at 4.40pm today to a serious collision in Church Lane by the junction of Selborne Road in Handsworth .
`` It 's understood a car struck a male pedestrian at the traffic light junction before driving off .
`` The victim has suffered a serious head injury and been taken to hospital .
`` Church Lane has been closed to preserve the scene and efforts are underway to try and trace the offending driver and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his girlfriend witnessed several police cars racing to the scene of the incident as they were taking an afternoon stroll .
Nabil , who is a 20-year-old student , told BirminghamLive : `` We were going for a walk and then suddenly saw a bunch of police cars go past including unmarked ones .
`` Then we saw the roads blocked off .
We live a few houses away . ''
Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dash cam or cycle cam footage , to message them on Live Chat via @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quoting log 3250 from 28 July .

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A man has been seriously injured in a hit and run in Handsworth this evening (July 28).
The incident happened at around 4.40pm today on Church Lane after a car smashed into a pedestrian before fleeing the crash.
The road has been blocked off by police to 'preserve the scene' and officers are trying to trace the driver of the vehicle.
There is an additional square cordon in place at the junction of Selborne Road, Hinstock Road and Church Lane.
Pedestrians are being allowed to walk along the pavement only.
West Midlands Police said the victim had been taken to hospital with a serious head injury.
A force spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 4.40pm today to a serious collision in Church Lane by the junction of Selborne Road in Handsworth.
"It's understood a car struck a male pedestrian at the traffic light junction before driving off.
"The victim has suffered a serious head injury and been taken to hospital.
"Church Lane has been closed to preserve the scene and efforts are underway to try and trace the offending driver and vehicle."
Resident Nabil Khan and his girlfriend witnessed several police cars racing to the scene of the incident as they were taking an afternoon stroll.
Nabil, who is a 20-year-old student, told BirminghamLive: "We were going for a walk and then suddenly saw a bunch of police cars go past including unmarked ones.
"Then we saw the roads blocked off. We live a few houses away."
Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dash cam or cycle cam footage, to message them on Live Chat via their website or call officers on 101 quoting log 3250 from 28 July.


birminghammail--2020-07-28--Fresh twist in Birmingham City's manager search - reports

Birmingham City 's search for a new head coach appears to have taken a turn for the worst .
Blues are looking to appoint a new head coach after Pep Clotet left his post at the start of July .
The Spaniard had been due to depart at the end of the season , but left with four games remaining .
Paul Cook , rumoured to be on the verge of leaving Wigan Athletic , is among the bookmakers ' favourites to succeed Clotet .
But Cook would seem to be a man in demand having come perilously close to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spite of the club 's 12-point deduction for going into administration .
The 53-year-old , who guided Wigan to the League One title in the 2017/18 season , is also thought to be a target for Blues ' Championship rivals Bristol City .
Bristol Live claim the Scouser has already been interviewed over the vacancy at Ashton Gate which emerged after Lee Johnson was sacked in the final weeks of the season .
Cook joins former Blues boss Chris Hughton on the Robins ' most-wanted list .
Hughton , who led Blues to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Norwich City after just a single season at St Andrew 's , is also thought to be of interest to the Birmingham hierarchy .
At the time of writing , Ex-Middlesbrough and Nottingham Forest boss Aitor Karanka was the firm 1/3 favourite , followed by ex-Blues player Lee Bowyer ( 3/1 ) and then Cook ( 6/1 ) .
Former Brighton and Sunderland manager Gustavo Poyet , ex-Liverpool and England striker Robbie Fowler and Nigel Clough , who left Burton Albion in May , have also been linked with the St Andrew 's @ @

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Birmingham City's search for a new head coach appears to have taken a turn for the worst.
Blues are looking to appoint a new head coach after Pep Clotet left his post at the start of July. The Spaniard had been due to depart at the end of the season, but left with four games remaining.
Paul Cook, rumoured to be on the verge of leaving Wigan Athletic, is among the bookmakers' favourites to succeed Clotet.
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But Cook would seem to be a man in demand having come perilously close to keeping Wigan in the Championship, in spite of the club's 12-point deduction for going into administration.
The 53-year-old, who guided Wigan to the League One title in the 2017/18 season, is also thought to be a target for Blues' Championship rivals Bristol City.
Bristol Live claim the Scouser has already been interviewed over the vacancy at Ashton Gate which emerged after Lee Johnson was sacked in the final weeks of the season.
Cook joins former Blues boss Chris Hughton on the Robins' most-wanted list. Hughton, who led Blues to the Championship play-offs in 2011/12 before joining Norwich City after just a single season at St Andrew's, is also thought to be of interest to the Birmingham hierarchy.
At the time of writing, Ex-Middlesbrough and Nottingham Forest boss Aitor Karanka was the firm 1/3 favourite, followed by ex-Blues player Lee Bowyer (3/1) and then Cook (6/1).
Former Brighton and Sunderland manager Gustavo Poyet, ex-Liverpool and England striker Robbie Fowler and Nigel Clough, who left Burton Albion in May, have also been linked with the St Andrew's hotseat.


birminghammail--2020-07-28--Holy smokes! Huge cannabis farm found at former church

Hundreds of cannabis plants were found in a former 19th century village church .
The United Reform Church in Armitage @ @ @ @ @ been converted into an industrial cannabis factory .
Police discovered 400 plants inside the Grade @ @ @ @ @ is next to Croft Primary School , during a raid on Friday , July 24 @ @ @ @ @ scene - which can be viewed above - shows the set up was complete with @ @ @ @ @ , power banks and wooden trellis installed to help the plants grow to full height @ @ @ @ @ Armitage , was arrested and later charged with producing a controlled class B drug .
@ @ @ @ @ Staffordshire Justice Centre on Monday , July 27 , and was remanded in custody to @ @ @ @ @ July 31 .
Speaking after the bust , Chief Inspector Mark Smith , of Staffordshire @ @ @ @ @ I 'm glad this haul is off the streets and in our custody .

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Hundreds of cannabis plants were found in a former 19th century village church.
The United Reform Church in Armitage, near Rugeley, had been converted into an industrial cannabis factory.
Police discovered 400 plants inside the Grade II listed building, which is next to Croft Primary School, during a raid on Friday, July 24.
A picture from the scene - which can be viewed above - shows the set up was complete with air ducts, specialist lights, power banks and wooden trellis installed to help the plants grow to full height.
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Hazret Malaj, of Armitage, was arrested and later charged with producing a controlled class B drug.
The 31-year-old appeared at North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Monday, July 27, and was remanded in custody to appear again on Friday, July 31.
Speaking after the bust, Chief Inspector Mark Smith, of Staffordshire Police, said: "I'm glad this haul is off the streets and in our custody.
"Top job by Sergeant Green and troops."


birminghammail--2020-07-28--Bournemouth legal action plan ridiculed after Villa survive

Former Crystal Palace owner and radio pundit Simon Jordan has moved to rubbish the idea that Bournemouth might be looking into taking action against HawkEye after the blunder that ensured Aston Villa escaped defeat against Sheffield United .
Villa hosted the Blades in the first game at Villa Park after the restart , and just before half time the visitors were denied what appeared a legal goal after HawkEye - the goal-line technology system - failed to register that the ball had crossed Orjan Nyland ’ s line .
It meant that the first game was goalless , and Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something on which they built their own version of the ‘ Great Escape ’ .
The Cherries , who were relegated on Sunday despite winning at Everton , are reportedly considering legal action on the basis that it was a mistake that , in the long-term , cost them .
Jordan , though , has advised the south coast club taking such measures , for fear that it may prompt an unwanted ‘ compensation culture ’ in football .
Ultimately , Jordan feels Bournemouth were relegated for not being good enough over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s rubbish , it ’ s nonsense , ” Jordan told talkSPORT .
“ There is a set of protocols that football clubs sign up to , and understandings that they agree to .
“ One of those things is called match validity , which is the exceptions where referees and tech make mistakes .
There isn ’ t a case .
“ There is no way games are going to be reversed , or points brought back into the equation .
They already understand that , but then we move into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ This is explicitly excluded by the very nature of the rules .
“ By definition , what you ’ re arguing for , is a legal framework within sport where lawyers can build a compensation culture mentality ; something goes wrong - compensation .
That ’ s not what sport was built for .
“ With sport goes error ; we ’ re going to have referee error , tech error , error full stop .
“ The Premier League is a sum of its parts .
If Bournemouth or any other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t want that technology , or didn ’ t understand its nature , they had the opportunity to say : ‘ we ’ re not having that ’ .
“ Bournemouth got relegated because they were poor , and deserved to get relegated .
That ’ s the end of the discussion .
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Former Crystal Palace owner and radio pundit Simon Jordan has moved to rubbish the idea that Bournemouth might be looking into taking action against HawkEye after the blunder that ensured Aston Villa escaped defeat against Sheffield United.
Villa hosted the Blades in the first game at Villa Park after the restart, and just before half time the visitors were denied what appeared a legal goal after HawkEye - the goal-line technology system - failed to register that the ball had crossed Orjan Nyland’s line.
It meant that the first game was goalless, and Villa took a point from that match - something on which they built their own version of the ‘Great Escape’.
The Cherries, who were relegated on Sunday despite winning at Everton, are reportedly considering legal action on the basis that it was a mistake that, in the long-term, cost them.
Jordan, though, has advised the south coast club taking such measures, for fear that it may prompt an unwanted ‘compensation culture’ in football.
Ultimately, Jordan feels Bournemouth were relegated for not being good enough over the course of 38 games.
“It’s rubbish, it’s nonsense,” Jordan told talkSPORT. “There is a set of protocols that football clubs sign up to, and understandings that they agree to.
“One of those things is called match validity, which is the exceptions where referees and tech make mistakes. There isn’t a case.
“There is no way games are going to be reversed, or points brought back into the equation. They already understand that, but then we move into the territory of a compensation culture.
“This is explicitly excluded by the very nature of the rules.
“By definition, what you’re arguing for, is a legal framework within sport where lawyers can build a compensation culture mentality; something goes wrong - compensation. That’s not what sport was built for.
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“With sport goes error; we’re going to have referee error, tech error, error full stop.
“The Premier League is a sum of its parts. If Bournemouth or any other of the 19 Premier League clubs didn’t want that technology, or didn’t understand its nature, they had the opportunity to say: ‘we’re not having that’.
“Bournemouth got relegated because they were poor, and deserved to get relegated. That’s the end of the discussion.”


birminghammail--2020-07-28--Major city road closed as firefighters tackle shopping centre blaze

A busy city road has been sealed off after a fire at a shopping centre .
Coventry Road is blocked in both directions after a blaze broke out inside the Midland Shopping Centre , just before 5pm on Tuesday , July 28 .
Crews from Highgate , Ladywood and Hay Mills tackled the blaze , which is now out - although smoke is still coming from the complex , which houses multiple shops .
There are currently three fire appliances on the scene , together with other support vehicles .
Officers from West Midlands Police are also in attendance to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coventry Road at Watts Road and Henshaw Road .
Police officers have cordoned off Coventry Road at Watts Road and Henshaw Road .
The scene is attracting onlookers on this extremely busy road .
Omar Bare was inside the Somalian Community Centre on the first floor when he heard a ‘ bang ’ .
He said : ” There ’ s been an electric shock in one of the shops “ I heard a small bang and All the electrics went in the building .
Then there was smoke .
“ I called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was ok. ” A spokesman for West Midlands Fire Service said : `` We had the call at 4.56pm .
`` The fire is now out but there 's quite a bit of smoke logging so crews are using fans to clear it . ''

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A busy city road has been sealed off after a fire at a shopping centre.
Coventry Road is blocked in both directions after a blaze broke out inside the Midland Shopping Centre, just before 5pm on Tuesday, July 28.
(Image: BirminghamLive)
Crews from Highgate, Ladywood and Hay Mills tackled the blaze, which is now out - although smoke is still coming from the complex, which houses multiple shops.
There are currently three fire appliances on the scene, together with other support vehicles.
Officers from West Midlands Police are also in attendance to assist with traffic and have cordoned off Coventry Road at Watts Road and Henshaw Road.
Police officers have cordoned off Coventry Road at Watts Road and Henshaw Road.
The scene is attracting onlookers on this extremely busy road.
Omar Bare was inside the Somalian Community Centre on the first floor when he heard a ‘bang’.
He said:”There’s been an electric shock in one of the shops
(Image: BirminghamLive)
“I heard a small bang and All the electrics went in the building. Then there was smoke.
“I called 999 and the fire came. Everyone was ok.”
A spokesman for West Midlands Fire Service said: "We had the call at 4.56pm.
"The fire is now out but there's quite a bit of smoke logging so crews are using fans to clear it."


birminghammail--2020-07-28--Villa interested in £20m-rated Eze in summer window - reports

Aston Villa are among a number of clubs to be linked with a move for Queens Park Rangers star Ebere Eze in this summer window .
Attacker Eze has been excellent in the Championship for the Hoops this term ; he played in every one of their 46 league games and in that time found the back of the net 14 times while laying on eight more goals for teammates .
Naturally , the queue for his services is a lengthy one , but Villa have been mentioned as a potentially interested party in the close season .
Eze , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interest from West Ham , West Brom , Newcastle United and Crystal Palace among other sides and at this moment in time appears destined to be testing himself in the top flight next term .
QPR , who are not interesting in parting with Eze for anything less than what they feel he is worth , are believed to value the forward at around £20m , reports the Guardian .
Eze has one more year left on his contract at Loftus Road .
His boss , Mark Warburton , recently insisted that any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t be doing so unless it ’ s right for the Hoops .
He said : “ Whatever happens happens , but if any player leaves QPR – and this is the key point – they leave on QPR ’ s terms .
That ’ s what people have to realise .
“ Every player in the world has got a price , whoever they are .
If that valuation is met then everyone should win .
“ I hope very much that everyone returns in 20 days ’ time .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s on QPR ’ s terms , that ’ s for sure .
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Aston Villa are among a number of clubs to be linked with a move for Queens Park Rangers star Ebere Eze in this summer window.
Attacker Eze has been excellent in the Championship for the Hoops this term; he played in every one of their 46 league games and in that time found the back of the net 14 times while laying on eight more goals for teammates.
Naturally, the queue for his services is a lengthy one, but Villa have been mentioned as a potentially interested party in the close season.
Eze, who has just turned 22, has interest from West Ham, West Brom, Newcastle United and Crystal Palace among other sides and at this moment in time appears destined to be testing himself in the top flight next term.
QPR, who are not interesting in parting with Eze for anything less than what they feel he is worth, are believed to value the forward at around £20m, reports the Guardian.
Eze has one more year left on his contract at Loftus Road.
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His boss, Mark Warburton, recently insisted that any players leaving the club this summer won’t be doing so unless it’s right for the Hoops.
He said: “Whatever happens happens, but if any player leaves QPR – and this is the key point – they leave on QPR’s terms. That’s what people have to realise.
“Every player in the world has got a price, whoever they are. If that valuation is met then everyone should win.
“I hope very much that everyone returns in 20 days’ time. But if we lose one or two it’s on QPR’s terms, that’s for sure.”


birminghammail--2020-07-28--Radical traffic plan will see 13 streets have restricted access to Lozells Road

Thirteen streets off the main road through Lozells are to have traffic restrictions imposed on them as part of a six-month experiment to try to reduce pollution .
The government funded scheme is set to begin by the end of August and will see the city council offering local residents and traders the chance to comment online during the trial instead of having traditional face to face meetings before a project even begins .
A series of `` modal filters '' will be installed where local feeder streets meet the B4144 Lozells Road which is home to health services , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outlets and places of worship .
The term has been coined to illustrate how pedestrians and cyclists will be able to travel in both directions at these points , but not vehicles .
Kings Heath High Street is also becoming the centre of an identical experiment where traders say the feeder roads `` will become cul-de-sacs . ''
Both areas have been divided up into four `` cells '' .
Key streets within each cell have been identified for `` modal filters '' to restrict access people on two wheels or on foot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as thoroughfares .
Traders in Kings Heath have pointed out that even firms making internet deliveries will be tested by the new restrictions , never mind their own shops which they say rely on customers arriving by car .
Birmingham City Council only published maps of the two areas on July 24 , but say the need to acquire government funding for the schemes means they will be operational by the end of August while `` online consultations '' with local residents and traders will remain open throughout the trial .
At the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scheme could continue as is or be modified .
In January , the council published a City Centre Traffic Cells Initiative as part of a draft Birmingham Transport Plan .
On June 8 it issued a press release to say such plans were being brought forward .
The release listed concepts such as `` pop-up cycle lanes '' , a `` park and pedal programme '' , `` places for people '' and the `` reallocation of road space and pavement widening '' , without detailing what any of that would mean for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were published online on Friday , July 24 .
The plans to restrict access to and from the high streets is part of `` Places for People '' which the city council says is `` about reducing the amount of traffic in residential neighbourhoods so that it is nicer to be outside and safer for people to walk and cycle , children to play , neighbours to chat . ''
In May it published the Emergency Birmingham Transport Plan which confirmed : `` The traffic cells initiative seeks to reduce the dominance of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and cycling and prioritise public transport .
`` This approach is highly appropriate to the COVID-19 recovery plan to create more space for active travel and social distancing , particularly as economic activity in the city centre increases and some hospitality venues are permitted to reopen . ''
The following streets are where `` modal filters '' will be introduced within each of the four `` cells '' created in Lozells .
Most restrictions will involve the roads leading to Lozells Road between and including Mayfield Road and Wilton Street on its northern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Berners Street on the south side .
Cell 1 : Where the south side of Lozells Road meets George Street , Church Street , Anglesey Street , Burbury Street , Carpenter 's Road , Lozells Street and Berners Street ; Hunters Road between Barker Street and Wills Street ; Wills Street on the Lozells Wood Close side of George Street .
Cell 2 : Where north side of Lozells Road meets Mayfield Road , Finch Road , Frances Road , Archibald Road , Hartington Road and Witton Street Cell 3 : Melbourne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Street between Farm Croft and Burbury Street South .
Cell 4 : Porchester Road between Summer Lane and New Town Row .
In May , Lozells was said to have been at the `` epicentre '' of the coronavirus outbreak in the city .
In the first week of July , a walk-in testing centre was opened on Villa Street - partly because some people in the area were said to have no access to a car to get to other centres .
MP Khalid Mahmood said : `` It 's important that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can get tests .
I 've had a significant number of people not able to get to test centres by driving so this is good news . ''
Thoughts so far on the consultation site Local traders and residents and anyone else affected by the plans in Lozells can post their comments online here But only two of the first 20 people to post said they lived in the area .
My main experience of the area over many years is as a commuting cyclist making my way to Perry Barr from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blue Route would have made my life much easier for 20 years .
As an experienced cyclist I was never too worried about riding in these streets but the move to an LTN with less through traffic will make the whole area much safer for families , young people , pedestrians and new cyclists .
The air quality and road safety should be much improved also .
Congratulations on developing this scheme in such a short time .
• I 'm delighted to see these proposals for Low Traffic Neighbourhoods .
Local residents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pollution levels and an environment that will encourage neighbourliness .
I visit Lozells occasionally as I travel around the city for work and with family .
Anything that makes it easier and safer to get around the city makes sense to me .
• Wholeheartedly support the Places for People project and philosophy .
I ’ m an infrequent user of the A34 bike path .
Unclear why LTNs can ’ t be rolled out to the East side of the A34 .
These plans will make all road users more equal ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vehicles ) .
Children walking to school on their own again ?
• Nobody was ever consulted about the way our streets have evolved .
The total dominance of the private car in local neighbourhoods has been allowed to ruin many peoples lives .
We need to make this area safe and healthy for kids to grow up in .
We have too much pollution ( inc. too many kids with asthma especially ) .
It 's time we copied the safe , clean neighbourhood designs that Sadiq Khan has got spreading across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ catch up .
• I 've only visited Lozells on my way to the reservoir .
I understand residents might have other priorities , but that LTN could reduce the business of the area .
Stop cars racing through and provide more open space for residents .
I feel that LTN might not be a priority , but after 6 months of reduced traffic the folk that live there will feel a benefit .
We need something done in Handsworth .
There are locations where low traffic neighbourhoods could be trialed .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Handsworth due to low traffic in neighbourhoods in Lozells ; transferring the issue of air racism from one area of deprivation to another .
• Congratulations to Lozells for being selected for this .
This seems to indicate that the city 's approach is rightfully incorporating issues of equity and spatial justice into its emergency plan .
Ladywood next , please !
As well as Lozells and Kings Heath two other areas are to have `` modal filters '' installed on two roads each .
Trial modal filter measures will be introduced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ south of the junction with Woodbrooke Road and on Franklin Road , to the west of the junction with Linden Road/Watford Road .
Modal filters to be introduced on Yatesbury Avenue , to the south-west of Biggin Close and on Cosford Crescent , to the north of the junction with Tangmere Drive .
To comment on any of the schemes in Kings Heath , Castle Vale , Lozells or Bournville , click here Measures to introduce social distancing in Stirchley are also being introduced and you can comment about those on the same @ @ @ @

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Thirteen streets off the main road through Lozells are to have traffic restrictions imposed on them as part of a six-month experiment to try to reduce pollution.
The government funded scheme is set to begin by the end of August and will see the city council offering local residents and traders the chance to comment online during the trial instead of having traditional face to face meetings before a project even begins.
A series of "modal filters" will be installed where local feeder streets meet the B4144 Lozells Road which is home to health services, fashion outlets, convenience stores, food outlets and places of worship.
The term has been coined to illustrate how pedestrians and cyclists will be able to travel in both directions at these points, but not vehicles.
Kings Heath High Street is also becoming the centre of an identical experiment where traders say the feeder roads "will become cul-de-sacs."
Both areas have been divided up into four "cells".
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Key streets within each cell have been identified for "modal filters" to restrict access people on two wheels or on foot, while roads around them will remain as thoroughfares.
Traders in Kings Heath have pointed out that even firms making internet deliveries will be tested by the new restrictions, never mind their own shops which they say rely on customers arriving by car.
Birmingham City Council only published maps of the two areas on July 24, but say the need to acquire government funding for the schemes means they will be operational by the end of August while "online consultations" with local residents and traders will remain open throughout the trial.
At the end of the six months, the scheme could continue as is or be modified.
(Image: Birmingham City Council)
In January, the council published a City Centre Traffic Cells Initiative as part of a draft Birmingham Transport Plan.
On June 8 it issued a press release to say such plans were being brought forward.
The release listed concepts such as "pop-up cycle lanes", a "park and pedal programme", "places for people" and the "reallocation of road space and pavement widening", without detailing what any of that would mean for either Kings Heath or Lozells until maps were published online on Friday, July 24.
The plans to restrict access to and from the high streets is part of "Places for People" which the city council says is "about reducing the amount of traffic in residential neighbourhoods so that it is nicer to be outside and safer for people to walk and cycle, children to play, neighbours to chat."
In May it published the Emergency Birmingham Transport Plan which confirmed: "The traffic cells initiative seeks to reduce the dominance of cars, create safe spaces for walking and cycling and prioritise public transport.
"This approach is highly appropriate to the COVID-19 recovery plan to create more space for active travel and social distancing, particularly as economic activity in the city centre increases and some hospitality venues are permitted to reopen."
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
The Lozells areas selected
The following streets are where "modal filters" will be introduced within each of the four "cells" created in Lozells.
Most restrictions will involve the roads leading to Lozells Road between and including Mayfield Road and Wilton Street on its northern side and between and including George Street and Berners Street on the south side.
Cell 1: Where the south side of Lozells Road meets George Street, Church Street, Anglesey Street, Burbury Street, Carpenter's Road, Lozells Street and Berners Street; Hunters Road between Barker Street and Wills Street; Wills Street on the Lozells Wood Close side of George Street.
Cell 2: Where north side of Lozells Road meets Mayfield Road, Finch Road, Frances Road, Archibald Road, Hartington Road and Witton Street
Cell 3: Melbourne Avenue close to Wheeler Street; Farm Street between Farm Croft and Burbury Street South.
Cell 4: Porchester Road between Summer Lane and New Town Row.
In May, Lozells was said to have been at the "epicentre" of the coronavirus outbreak in the city.
In the first week of July, a walk-in testing centre was opened on Villa Street - partly because some people in the area were said to have no access to a car to get to other centres.
MP Khalid Mahmood said: "It's important that people who find it difficult to travel can get tests. I've had a significant number of people not able to get to test centres by driving so this is good news."
(Image: Birmingham City Council)
Thoughts so far on the consultation site
Local traders and residents and anyone else affected by the plans in Lozells can post their comments online here
But only two of the first 20 people to post said they lived in the area.
Early views include:
My main experience of the area over many years is as a commuting cyclist making my way to Perry Barr from the City or from Edgbaston. The A34 Blue Route would have made my life much easier for 20 years. As an experienced cyclist I was never too worried about riding in these streets but the move to an LTN with less through traffic will make the whole area much safer for families, young people, pedestrians and new cyclists. The air quality and road safety should be much improved also. Congratulations on developing this scheme in such a short time.
I'm delighted to see these proposals for Low Traffic Neighbourhoods. Local residents will benefit from safer streets, lower pollution levels and an environment that will encourage neighbourliness.
I visit Lozells occasionally as I travel around the city for work and with family. Anything that makes it easier and safer to get around the city makes sense to me.
Wholeheartedly support the Places for People project and philosophy. I’m an infrequent user of the A34 bike path. Unclear why LTNs can’t be rolled out to the East side of the A34.
These plans will make all road users more equal (walking, cycling, scooting, mobility vehicles). Children walking to school on their own again?
Nobody was ever consulted about the way our streets have evolved. The total dominance of the private car in local neighbourhoods has been allowed to ruin many peoples lives.
We need to make this area safe and healthy for kids to grow up in. We have too much pollution (inc. too many kids with asthma especially). It's time we copied the safe, clean neighbourhood designs that Sadiq Khan has got spreading across all of London already. Let's catch up.
I've only visited Lozells on my way to the reservoir. I understand residents might have other priorities, but that LTN could reduce the business of the area. Stop cars racing through and provide more open space for residents. I feel that LTN might not be a priority, but after 6 months of reduced traffic the folk that live there will feel a benefit.
We need something done in Handsworth. There are locations where low traffic neighbourhoods could be trialed. I wonder if drivers will now use roads in Handsworth due to low traffic in neighbourhoods in Lozells; transferring the issue of air racism from one area of deprivation to another.
Congratulations to Lozells for being selected for this. This seems to indicate that the city's approach is rightfully incorporating issues of equity and spatial justice into its emergency plan. Ladywood next, please!
Schemes in other areas
As well as Lozells and Kings Heath two other areas are to have "modal filters" installed on two roads each.
Bournville
Trial modal filter measures will be introduced on Oak Tree Lane, to the south of the junction with Woodbrooke Road and on Franklin Road, to the west of the junction with Linden Road/Watford Road.
Castle Vale
Modal filters to be introduced on Yatesbury Avenue, to the south-west of Biggin Close and on Cosford Crescent, to the north of the junction with Tangmere Drive.
To comment on any of the schemes in Kings Heath, Castle Vale, Lozells or Bournville, click here
Measures to introduce social distancing in Stirchley are also being introduced and you can comment about those on the same link, too.


birminghammail--2020-07-28--Aston Villa news & transfer rumours LIVE

Hello and welcome to Tuesday 's live Aston Villa blog from BirminghamLive .
Villa earned the point they needed on @ @ @ @ @ the 1-1 draw vs West Ham enough to secure their Premier League status .
With @ @ @ @ @ Dean Smith 's side needed just a point to beat the drop and they got @ @ @ @ @ vs the Hammers .
Jack Grealish scored a late goal to give Villa the lead @ @ @ @ @ be cancelled out by a deflected Andriy Yarmolenko strike .
But Villa held on and @ @ @ @ @ next season .
We 'll have all the latest Villa news and views right here @

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Hello and welcome to Wednesday's live Aston Villa blog from BirminghamLive.
Villa earned the point they needed on the final day of the season, with the 1-1 draw vs West Ham enough to secure their Premier League status.
With Watford losing to Arsenal, Dean Smith's side needed just a point to beat the drop and they got that with a battling display vs the Hammers.
Attentions now turn to what is a vitally important summer and we'll have all the latest Villa news and views right here.


birminghammail--2020-07-28--Aston Villa backed to make transfer swoop for Watford star

A clutch of Premier League clubs will be circling around Watford 's best players following the Hertfordshire club 's relegation from the Premier League at the weekend .
One such player who fits that bill is ex-West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Ben Foster .
The one-time England 'keeper was arguably Watford 's most consistent performer and proved himself to be a safe pair of hands in the top flight at the age of 37 .
The Warwickshire-born stopper might be coming towards the end of his career , but is still worth a calculated punt in the transfer market according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Watford could lose Ben Foster – who I would love at Aston Villa , ” Collymore told the Daily Mirror .
“ Will Hughes , Ismaila Sarr , Abdoulaye Doucoure , maybe Danny Welbeck ( could also leave Vicarage Road ) .
“ The Hornets have the ownership structure to be able to plug the gap of any departures though.
” Villa are a goalkeeper light having bid farewell to their own 37-year-old shot-stopper .
Pepe Reina ’ s loan spell from AC Milan came to an end after the final-day draw at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ survival .
And Matija Sarkic , the young Montenegro international , has also left Villa Park to join local rivals Wolves .
First-choice gloveman Tom Heaton is believed to be in the final stages of rehabilitation from the cruciate ligament injury he sustained at former club Burnley on New Year 's Day .
Dean Smith also has Orjan Nyland , the hero of Villa 's memorable Carabao Cup semi-final win over Leicester , Lovre Kalinic and Jed Steer , who missed much of last season with an Achilles injury .

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A clutch of Premier League clubs will be circling around Watford's best players following the Hertfordshire club's relegation from the Premier League at the weekend.
One such player who fits that bill is ex-West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Ben Foster.
The one-time England 'keeper was arguably Watford's most consistent performer and proved himself to be a safe pair of hands in the top flight at the age of 37.
The Warwickshire-born stopper might be coming towards the end of his career, but is still worth a calculated punt in the transfer market according to former Villa striker Stan Collymore.
“Watford could lose Ben Foster – who I would love at Aston Villa,” Collymore told the Daily Mirror.
“Will Hughes, Ismaila Sarr, Abdoulaye Doucoure, maybe Danny Welbeck (could also leave Vicarage Road).
“The Hornets have the ownership structure to be able to plug the gap of any departures though.”
Villa are a goalkeeper light having bid farewell to their own 37-year-old shot-stopper.
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Pepe Reina’s loan spell from AC Milan came to an end after the final-day draw at West Ham clinched Villa's Premier League survival.
And Matija Sarkic, the young Montenegro international, has also left Villa Park to join local rivals Wolves.
First-choice gloveman Tom Heaton is believed to be in the final stages of rehabilitation from the cruciate ligament injury he sustained at former club Burnley on New Year's Day.
Dean Smith also has Orjan Nyland, the hero of Villa's memorable Carabao Cup semi-final win over Leicester, Lovre Kalinic and Jed Steer, who missed much of last season with an Achilles injury.


birminghammail--2020-07-28--Villa handed Grealish boost as Man United interest 'cools'

Manchester United ’ s interest in Jack Grealish has reportedly subsided as the summer transfer window gets underway .
The Aston Villa captain , crucial in his boyhood club securing survival upon their return to the Premier League , has been admired for some time by the powers at Old Trafford ; indeed the Red Devils have always been at the forefront of speculation regarding Grealish ’ s future and where it may lie .
Reports from Sky Sports , though , have now emerged claiming that United ’ s interest in taking playmaker Grealish out of Villa Park and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quite as strong as it has previously been .
Grealish ’ s price-tag is believed to be in the region of £80m , and therefore United ’ s interest has ‘ cooled ’ .
Instead , the recruitment team at United are focusing their attentions on bringing England international Jadon Sancho back to England from where he is currently - at Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund .
Former Manchester City attacker Sancho has been tipped to make the jump back into the Premier League for some time and United appear to be one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move happen .
On the subject of Grealish , he was asked recently about whether this would be his last season at the club which has brought him through and made him the player he is .
After the Arsenal win , and before survival was ensured , he replied : “ I ’ m not sure , to be honest , at the moment .
I have one aim and that ’ s to keep the club in the Premier League .
That ’ s all I ’ m thinking about at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I can think of .
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Manchester United’s interest in Jack Grealish has reportedly subsided as the summer transfer window gets underway.
The Aston Villa captain, crucial in his boyhood club securing survival upon their return to the Premier League, has been admired for some time by the powers at Old Trafford; indeed the Red Devils have always been at the forefront of speculation regarding Grealish’s future and where it may lie.
Reports from Sky Sports, though, have now emerged claiming that United’s interest in taking playmaker Grealish out of Villa Park and up north to Manchester isn’t quite as strong as it has previously been.
Grealish’s price-tag is believed to be in the region of £80m, and therefore United’s interest has ‘cooled’.
Instead, the recruitment team at United are focusing their attentions on bringing England international Jadon Sancho back to England from where he is currently - at Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund.
Former Manchester City attacker Sancho has been tipped to make the jump back into the Premier League for some time and United appear to be one of the few sides that could make a move happen.
On the subject of Grealish, he was asked recently about whether this would be his last season at the club which has brought him through and made him the player he is.
After the Arsenal win, and before survival was ensured, he replied: “I’m not sure, to be honest, at the moment. I have one aim and that’s to keep the club in the Premier League. That’s all I’m thinking about at the moment and it’s all I can think of.”


birminghammail--2020-07-28--Three hurt in serious two-car crash

Three hurt in serious two-car crash

Three people have been injured in a serious crash which closed off a busy road .
A man was left seriously hurt and two others suffered injuries as two cars collided on the A449 in Cookley on Tuesday afternoon , July 28 .
Police closed off the road in both directions near to the Caunsall Road junction after the collision at around 12.40pm .
Three ambulances were called to the scene alongside the Midlands Air Ambulance , a merit trauma doctor and officers from West Mercia Police .
One male casualty managed to get out of the car before being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alexandra Hospital in Redditch for checks .
But another man and a woman were left trapped in the vehicle and needed to be freed by firefighters .
The badly injured male was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for emergency care , while the woman was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital for her injuries .
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said : “ On arrival crews found two cars which had been involved in a collision .
One occupant , a man , was out of his vehicle and was described as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was given treatment on scene before being taken to the Alexandra Hospital for further checks .
“ Two other occupants , a man and woman , were assessed by ambulance staff who needed assistance from the fire service to extricate them safely from the vehicle .
`` The man suffered serious injuries and was taken by land ambulance on blue lights to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for further emergency care .
`` The woman received treatment on scene for injuries before being taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital .
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Three people have been injured in a serious crash which closed off a busy road.
A man was left seriously hurt and two others suffered injuries as two cars collided on the A449 in Cookley on Tuesday afternoon, July 28.
Police closed off the road in both directions near to the Caunsall Road junction after the collision at around 12.40pm.
Three ambulances were called to the scene alongside the Midlands Air Ambulance, a merit trauma doctor and officers from West Mercia Police.
One male casualty managed to get out of the car before being treated on scene and taken to the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch for checks.
But another man and a woman were left trapped in the vehicle and needed to be freed by firefighters.
The badly injured male was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for emergency care, while the woman was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital for her injuries.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival crews found two cars which had been involved in a collision. One occupant, a man, was out of his vehicle and was described as ‘walking wounded’.
"He was given treatment on scene before being taken to the Alexandra Hospital for further checks.
“Two other occupants, a man and woman, were assessed by ambulance staff who needed assistance from the fire service to extricate them safely from the vehicle.
"The man suffered serious injuries and was taken by land ambulance on blue lights to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for further emergency care.
"The woman received treatment on scene for injuries before being taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital.”


birminghammail--2020-07-28--Villa face fresh competition in Said Benrahma transfer chase

West Ham United have emerged as the latest club to show an interest long-term Aston Villa target Said Benrahma .
Brentford star Benrahma , recognised as being one of the most talented players in the entire Championship , was wanted by former boss Dean Smith at Villa Park last summer , but that deal never materialised .
The Bees know find themselves in the situation where they ’ ll need to overturn a one-goal deficit in the second leg of their play-off semi final against Swansea City , if they want to progress to Wembley and have a crack at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the division they find themselves in , Benrahma is likely to have top flight interest again in this window , and that speculation already appears to have begun with the news that the Irons have taken a keen interest in the Algerian after a stunning couple of campaigns at Griffin Park .
The man himself , though , very much has his concentration on firing Brentford to the top flight , admitting that playing at English football ’ s top table has been a long-term ambition .
“ I was really flattered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of interest from some of the biggest clubs in England .
“ But I ’ m so focused on trying to get a promotion with Brentford that I don ’ t want to pay too much attention .
But , of course , it is giving me confidence .
“ My progression is due to Brentford , they have given me a lot of confidence .
I was not very confident when I was at Nice but now I am .
It ’ s thanks to Brentford .
So I ’ m going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the next step .
“ I always watched the Premier League , especially Arsenal , Manchester United and Chelsea .
Since I was a kid I wanted to play in England .
But I don ’ t look at it as my destiny to play in the Premier League - it has always been a target and I wish to play there with Brentford .
”

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West Ham United have emerged as the latest club to show an interest long-term Aston Villa target Said Benrahma.
Brentford star Benrahma, recognised as being one of the most talented players in the entire Championship, was wanted by former boss Dean Smith at Villa Park last summer, but that deal never materialised.
The Bees know find themselves in the situation where they’ll need to overturn a one-goal deficit in the second leg of their play-off semi final against Swansea City, if they want to progress to Wembley and have a crack at reaching the top flight themselves.
Regardless of the division they find themselves in, Benrahma is likely to have top flight interest again in this window, and that speculation already appears to have begun with the news that the Irons have taken a keen interest in the Algerian after a stunning couple of campaigns at Griffin Park.
The man himself, though, very much has his concentration on firing Brentford to the top flight, admitting that playing at English football’s top table has been a long-term ambition.
“I was really flattered,” he said recently, speaking of interest from some of the biggest clubs in England. “But I’m so focused on trying to get a promotion with Brentford that I don’t want to pay too much attention. But, of course, it is giving me confidence.
“My progression is due to Brentford, they have given me a lot of confidence. I was not very confident when I was at Nice but now I am. It’s thanks to Brentford. So I’m going to fight to help take Brentford to the next step.
“I always watched the Premier League, especially Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea. Since I was a kid I wanted to play in England. But I don’t look at it as my destiny to play in the Premier League - it has always been a target and I wish to play there with Brentford.”


birminghammail--2020-07-28--Chiquito Mexican chain confirms closure of Hagley Road and Rubery sites

Popular Mexican chain Chiquito has closed its two Birmingham branches for good .
The Restaurant Group which owns the chain , went into administration in March .
It had previously announced the closure of 61 of 80 UK sites .
Chiquito confirmed to BirminghamLive that the permanently closed sites include Hagley Road and Ashbrook Drive , Rubery .
Speaking today ( July 28 ) , a spokesman said : `` We can now confirm both sites will not reopen .
`` The casual dining sector has faced enormous , well documented pressures which have been exacerbated by covid-19 and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had to take difficult but necessary decisions to ensure a sustainable future for our business .
We have been in close contact with affected colleagues throughout this process and we are doing all we can to support them during this time.
” The Restaurant Group ( TRG ) also owns Italian-American dining chain Frankie and Benny 's .
Last month it announced 125 of it UK restaurant sites would close .
This includes its Battery Park Selly Oak site .
Frankie and Benny 's in Dudley , Birmingham Plaza , Merry Hill Great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Benny 's at The Fort will reopen on Saturday ( July 30 ) .
The TRG spokesman added : `` Guests will also be asked to book in advance and will be encouraged to pay at the table .
Guests ’ contacts will be collected through the digital platforms ( bookings , order at table and pay my bill ) and stored for 21 days , in accordance to Government ’ s guidance .
`` During the first days and weeks of re-opening we will be asking our guests for feedback through surveys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experience.
`` The majority of hospitality workers have been on furlough since April - as a result of lockdown - with the Government picking up the wages bill .
However from August 1 , employers will be expected to pay national insurance and pension contributions for furloughed staff .
Restaurants , bars and cafes were given the go ahead to reopen following the almost four month lockdown from July 4 .

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Popular Mexican chain Chiquito has closed its two Birmingham branches for good.
The Restaurant Group which owns the chain, went into administration in March. It had previously announced the closure of 61 of 80 UK sites.
Chiquito confirmed to BirminghamLive that the permanently closed sites include Hagley Road and Ashbrook Drive, Rubery.
Speaking today (July 28), a spokesman said: "We can now confirm both sites will not reopen.
"The casual dining sector has faced enormous, well documented pressures which have been exacerbated by covid-19 and the lockdown.
"Unfortunately, we have had to take difficult but necessary decisions to ensure a sustainable future for our business. We have been in close contact with affected colleagues throughout this process and we are doing all we can to support them during this time.”
The Restaurant Group (TRG) also owns Italian-American dining chain Frankie and Benny's. Last month it announced 125 of it UK restaurant sites would close. This includes its Battery Park Selly Oak site.
Frankie and Benny's in Dudley, Birmingham Plaza, Merry Hill Great Park Rubery have reopened. Frankie and Benny's at The Fort will reopen on Saturday ( July 30).
The TRG spokesman added: "Guests will also be asked to book in advance and will be encouraged to pay at the table. Guests’ contacts will be collected through the digital platforms (bookings, order at table and pay my bill) and stored for 21 days, in accordance to Government’s guidance.
"During the first days and weeks of re-opening we will be asking our guests for feedback through surveys, so we are constantly improving the experience. "
The majority of hospitality workers have been on furlough since April - as a result of lockdown - with the Government picking up the wages bill. However from August 1, employers will be expected to pay national insurance and pension contributions for furloughed staff.
Restaurants, bars and cafes were given the go ahead to reopen following the almost four month lockdown from July 4.


birminghammail--2020-07-28--Eat Out to Help Out in Kiddy, Bewdley, Stourport and beyond

Pubs , restaurants and cafés across the UK are offering half price food as part of a new scheme to help restaurants get back on their feet following lockdown .
The Government launched the Eat Out to Help Out scheme to ease customers back into spending their limited cash dining out at their local eateries .
Anyone dining in at the registered venues on a Monday , Tuesday and Wednesday in August will be able to get 50 per cent off their meal and soft drinks .
The cost will be slashed up to a value of £10 per person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the end .
The offer can also be claimed alongside other promotions and deals the eateries accept too .
Diners wo n't need a voucher or code - all they need to do is book in at one of the signed up restaurants below and order food to eat in .
Takeaway customers or those dining in on a Thursday , Friday and over the weekend wo n't be able to claim the deal .
Money unfortunately ca n't be taken off alcoholic beverages either .
In Kidderminster , McDonalds , Subway , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a few of those registered for the Eat Out to Help out scheme .
People can use the postcode checker via the gov.uk website to check which local eateries are signed up - or WorcestershireLive has an already-compiled list of the all the places below .
• The Old Rose and Crown - Worcester Road • The Old House at Home - Blakedown

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Pubs, restaurants and cafés across the UK are offering half price food as part of a new scheme to help restaurants get back on their feet following lockdown.
The Government launched the Eat Out to Help Out scheme to ease customers back into spending their limited cash dining out at their local eateries.
Anyone dining in at the registered venues on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in August will be able to get 50 per cent off their meal and soft drinks.
The cost will be slashed up to a value of £10 per person, with businesses reducing the bill at the end. The offer can also be claimed alongside other promotions and deals the eateries accept too.
Diners won't need a voucher or code - all they need to do is book in at one of the signed up restaurants below and order food to eat in.
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Takeaway customers or those dining in on a Thursday, Friday and over the weekend won't be able to claim the deal. Money unfortunately can't be taken off alcoholic beverages either.
In Kidderminster, McDonalds, Subway, Bistrot Pierre and La Brasserie are just a few of those registered for the Eat Out to Help out scheme.
People can use the postcode checker via the gov.uk website to check which local eateries are signed up - or WorcestershireLive has an already-compiled list of the all the places below.
Kidderminster
Bistrot Pierre - Exchange Street
Subway - Coventry Street
La Brasserie - Lower Mill Street
McDonald's - Weaver's Wharf
Divine Indian Cuisine - Blackwell Street
The Station Inn - Farfield
China Lodge - Bewdley Road
Cafe Masala - Mill Street
Subway - Stourport Road
Viaduct Tavern - Old Chester Road South
McDonald's - Worcester Road
Bewdley
The Courtyard - Severnside South
Chang Thai River - Load Street
The Rajah - Load Street
The Little Pack Horse - High Street
The Mug House Inn & Restaurant - Severn Side North
Pomodoro - High Street
Vhujon Restaurant - Load Street
Piccolos - Load Street
The Hop Pole Inn & Restaurant - Cleobury Road
The Rustic Pizza Company - Cleobury Road
West Midland Safari Park
Wharton Park Golf & Country Club - Longbank
Stourport
Stourport Bakery - High Street
Fidoras Bistro Bar - York Street
The Rock Tavern - Wilden Lane
Gingers Cafe - Parkes Passage
The Old Rose and Crown - Worcester Road
The Old Beams - Dunley Road
The Quayside - Stourport Marina
Surrounding areas


birminghammail--2020-07-28--Shocking spate of fly-tipping in Lichfield

A shocking spate of fly-tipping at a number of locations in Lichfield has been blasted .
On Friday , July 24 Lichfield District Council ’ s street cleansing team was called out to remove a pile of household waste that was blocking Cappers Lane .
The rubbish included bin bags , bins and tubs , a child ’ s ride along toy , old cushions and throws , shelves and much more .
Then on Monday , July 27 , the team was called out to Wall Lane to remove a truck-full of waste that had been dumped over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a child ’ s ride along toy , a child ’ s seat , a ‘ Hetty ’ vacuum cleaner , a knee-high Christmas figure , plus an old mattress , carpet , drawers , washing line , window blinds and more .
That weekend of July 25 and 26 also saw fly-tipping at Streetway Road in Shenstone , Fosseway in Lichfield , Wood Lane in Little Aston and Thornyhurst Lane in Shenstone .
The council has since cleared up and removed the waste from all the locations .
Councillor Richard Cox @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and waste , fumed : `` It ’ s really disappointing to see so much fly-tipping being reported over the last few days .
“ Fly-tipping is a criminal offence , and it is both ugly and expensive to clear up .
`` This is an unnecessary cost and the money could be better used to improve public facilities and services .
“ We ’ re gathering evidence from all the locations , and if we identify the culprits we will seek to prosecute .
If you have any information , please report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help us with our investigations .
“ Everyone can help us to keep the district free of fly-tipping by making sure they only use properly licensed companies to do work on their behalf .
“ So , when employing a gardener , tree surgeon , builder or house clearance company , it ’ s important to check they are licensed to legally remove your waste .
If they can not produce this paperwork , don ’ t use them as they could go on to dump your waste.
” Useful information the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ date , time , location , type of waste being dumped , vehicle details , a description of the people involved , as well as any photographic or video evidence of the offence taking place .
The council is also interested to know if any companies are going door-to-door offering to take waste away for a payment .
To report fly-tipping or if you have information about a recent fly-tipping offence , please call Lichfield District Council on 01543 308999 or visit www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/report .

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A shocking spate of fly-tipping at a number of locations in Lichfield has been blasted.
On Friday, July 24 Lichfield District Council’s street cleansing team was called out to remove a pile of household waste that was blocking Cappers Lane.
The rubbish included bin bags, bins and tubs, a child’s ride along toy, old cushions and throws, shelves and much more.
Then on Monday, July 27, the team was called out to Wall Lane to remove a truck-full of waste that had been dumped over the weekend.
Rubbish included an old fridge, a child’s ride along toy, a child’s seat, a ‘Hetty’ vacuum cleaner, a knee-high Christmas figure, plus an old mattress, carpet, drawers, washing line, window blinds and more.
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That weekend of July 25 and 26 also saw fly-tipping at Streetway Road in Shenstone, Fosseway in Lichfield, Wood Lane in Little Aston and Thornyhurst Lane in Shenstone.
The council has since cleared up and removed the waste from all the locations.
Councillor Richard Cox, cabinet member for leisure, parks and waste, fumed: " It’s really disappointing to see so much fly-tipping being reported over the last few days.
“Fly-tipping is a criminal offence, and it is both ugly and expensive to clear up.
"This is an unnecessary cost and the money could be better used to improve public facilities and services.
“We’re gathering evidence from all the locations, and if we identify the culprits we will seek to prosecute. If you have any information, please report it to us as soon as possible to help us with our investigations.
“Everyone can help us to keep the district free of fly-tipping by making sure they only use properly licensed companies to do work on their behalf.
(Image: Lichfield District Council)
“So, when employing a gardener, tree surgeon, builder or house clearance company, it’s important to check they are licensed to legally remove your waste. If they cannot produce this paperwork, don’t use them as they could go on to dump your waste.”
Useful information the council needs for its investigations includes the date, time, location, type of waste being dumped, vehicle details, a description of the people involved, as well as any photographic or video evidence of the offence taking place.
The council is also interested to know if any companies are going door-to-door offering to take waste away for a payment.
To report fly-tipping or if you have information about a recent fly-tipping offence, please call Lichfield District Council on 01543 308999 or visit www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/report.


birminghammail--2020-07-28--'Whatever they tell us to close, we will' - Sandwell lockdown fear

A new lockdown of pubs , shops and restaurants in Sandwell is not being ruled out after the borough recorded the seventh highest rate of Covid-19 infections in England .
The warning businesses could be forced to close again came as the number of new cases in the borough rose by 94 in the last seven days .
Of the latest cases , 34 are in Smethwick and 28 in West Bromwich .
Dr Lisa McNally , Sandwell ’ s director of public health , said the situation is so serious she can ’ t dismiss the prospect of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it would be devastating for businesses already struggling to recover , she added : “ Our top priority has to be to bring this virus under control because for some people this virus is fatal .
“ If we went into lockdown , which we may well , and if the government says we need to close pubs , restaurants or whatever they tell us to close – we will close .
“ Of course that won ’ t be good for the economy of the area but we have to put the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first.
” Outbreaks in workplaces have pushed the infection rate in Sandwell up to 29 per 100,000 .
In an effort to avoid a lockdown she pleaded with companies to contact the council .
CBS Packaging , in Brandon Way , West Bromwich , shut last week to try to halt the spread of the virus after 49 workers tested positive for Covid-19 .
That increased to 79 when employees ’ families and people they had contact with were checked .
On Thursday , 13 workers from Sandwell tested positive in an outbreak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : “ We have offered every business in Sandwell for someone to come out and do a risk assessment .
It is not an inspection .
It ’ s an informal visit so we can offer advice and support , it not a punitive measure .
“ The bottom line is businesses must take more care to stop Covid-19 coming into the workplace via symptomatic workers They need to make sure they have social distancing etc , in place and they must absolutely inform us if they have two or more cases.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ advice , companies can go to https : //www.healthysandwell.co.uk/covid/ or email PHCovid19_Enquiries @ sandwell.gov.uk

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A new lockdown of pubs, shops and restaurants in Sandwell is not being ruled out after the borough recorded the seventh highest rate of Covid-19 infections in England.
The warning businesses could be forced to close again came as the number of new cases in the borough rose by 94 in the last seven days.
Of the latest cases, 34 are in Smethwick and 28 in West Bromwich.
Dr Lisa McNally, Sandwell ’s director of public health, said the situation is so serious she can’t dismiss the prospect of a local lockdown in the borough.
Accepting it would be devastating for businesses already struggling to recover, she added: “Our top priority has to be to bring this virus under control because for some people this virus is fatal.
“If we went into lockdown, which we may well, and if the government says we need to close pubs, restaurants or whatever they tell us to close – we will close.
“Of course that won’t be good for the economy of the area but we have to put the health of our local people in place first.”
Outbreaks in workplaces have pushed the infection rate in Sandwell up to 29 per 100,000.
In an effort to avoid a lockdown she pleaded with companies to contact the council.
CBS Packaging, in Brandon Way, West Bromwich, shut last week to try to halt the spread of the virus after 49 workers tested positive for Covid-19.
That increased to 79 when employees’ families and people they had contact with were checked.
On Thursday, 13 workers from Sandwell tested positive in an outbreak at a Worcestershire farm.
Dr McNally added: “We have offered every business in Sandwell for someone to come out and do a risk assessment. It is not an inspection. It’s an informal visit so we can offer advice and support, it not a punitive measure.
“The bottom line is businesses must take more care to stop Covid-19 coming into the workplace via symptomatic workers They need to make sure they have social distancing etc, in place and they must absolutely inform us if they have two or more cases.”
To report cases or to get advice, companies can go to https://www.healthysandwell.co.uk/covid/ or email PHCovid19_Enquiries@sandwell.gov.uk


birminghammail--2020-07-28--Blues make transfer decisions on futures of young duo

Birmingham City have confirmed that both Mitch Roberts and Kane Thompson-Sommers have agreed new contracts that will keep them at Blues for at least the next two years .
Defender Roberts and midfielder Thompson-Sommers , the latter formerly of Tottenham Hotspur , have penned new deals after a series of impressive displays at U23 level last term convinced the club that they are best remaining at Wast Hills .
Roberts is highly rated indeed ; only last summer both Manchester City and Celtic were sniffing around him , but Blues retained his services and have now gone on to extend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have had enough .
Our mailbag is telling us , our Twitter and Facebook feeds are telling us and our every day chats with Bluenoses are telling us that the St Andrew 's faithful are reaching breaking point - again .
Blues have been stuck in this endless cycle of glimmers of hope followed by crushing disappointment for far too long .
With silence continuing to be all supporters are hearing from the Blues boardroom and with the club searching for yet another manager , we want to hear more from you .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ your club has gone and is continuing to go wrong - and we want to know what you want done about it .
Please take a few minutes to fill in our 'Blues in Crisis ' supporters survey ( below ) so we can present a clear view of the strength of feeling among Bluenoses because Birmingham City Football Club deserves much , much better than this .
Only 19 , the centre half has been a regular in the U23s this past season as Blues finished fifth in the north section of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was cut short due to coronavirus .
Thompson-Sommers , also 19 , is a midfielder who has also been a regular in the club ’ s 23s team this term .
He finished the prematurely ended campaign with four goals to his name - they came against Bolton ( 2 ) , Hull and Sheffield United .

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Birmingham City have confirmed that both Mitch Roberts and Kane Thompson-Sommers have agreed new contracts that will keep them at Blues for at least the next two years.
Defender Roberts and midfielder Thompson-Sommers, the latter formerly of Tottenham Hotspur, have penned new deals after a series of impressive displays at U23 level last term convinced the club that they are best remaining at Wast Hills.
Roberts is highly rated indeed; only last summer both Manchester City and Celtic were sniffing around him, but Blues retained his services and have now gone on to extend his stay further.
Only 19, the centre half has been a regular in the U23s this past season as Blues finished fifth in the north section of the Professional Development League, before it was cut short due to coronavirus.
Thompson-Sommers, also 19, is a midfielder who has also been a regular in the club’s 23s team this term.
He finished the prematurely ended campaign with four goals to his name - they came against Bolton (2), Hull and Sheffield United.


birminghammail--2020-07-28--'I'd be surprised' - The Manchester United revelation Aston Villa fans dread

Former Manchester United striker Michael Owen claims he 's been told news that will break the heart of every Aston Villa supporter .
Villa captain Jack Grealish has been a transfer target for United for some time with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer keen to add depth to his squad .
After helping Villa secure their Premier League status with a goal in the crucial final-day draw at West Ham , it was hoped the boyhood Villa fan would stay put .
But Owen has heard the Villa captain is keen on joining the Red Devils , who have a Champions League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leicester City to finish fourth .
“ I think he ’ s after Manchester United as well , '' Owen told Premier League Productions .
`` I ’ m told he has his heart set on Manchester United .
I ’ d be surprised if he went anywhere else.
” Owen added : “ He ’ ll be more expensive now to possible suitors .
There is that tie now that it ’ s his team and they ’ re still in the Premier League .
Sign up to our Villa newsletter with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top of the page or click here '' It would have been an easier decision if they went down .
You can ’ t have someone like that playing in the Championship .
He ’ s a top player , he would suit an awful lot of teams ; he ’ s exceptional .
“ People compare him to James Maddison and others like that but I think he ’ s head and shoulders above him .
He can run with the ball well , score goals , he ’ s in double @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ He ’ s actually much better out of possession and I think that ’ s where this season he has developed that side .
He covers a lot of ground .
`` He ’ s not one of those flashy players where you give him the ball and he turns it on , he actually works hard out of possession as well . ''
Villa manager Dean Smith is set to meet with the club 's hierarchy in the coming days to discuss Grealish 's future , with the playmaker 's situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grealish was instrumental in keeping Villa up on their return to the top flight .
The 24-year-old scored eight Premier League goals and assisted a further six as Smith 's side finished one point and place above the bottom three .

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Former Manchester United striker Michael Owen claims he's been told news that will break the heart of every Aston Villa supporter.
Villa captain Jack Grealish has been a transfer target for United for some time with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer keen to add depth to his squad.
After helping Villa secure their Premier League status with a goal in the crucial final-day draw at West Ham, it was hoped the boyhood Villa fan would stay put.
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But Owen has heard the Villa captain is keen on joining the Red Devils, who have a Champions League campaign to prepare for after edging out Leicester City to finish fourth.
“I think he’s after Manchester United as well," Owen told Premier League Productions. "I’m told he has his heart set on Manchester United. I’d be surprised if he went anywhere else.”
Owen added: “He’ll be more expensive now to possible suitors. There is that tie now that it’s his team and they’re still in the Premier League.
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"It would have been an easier decision if they went down. You can’t have someone like that playing in the Championship. He’s a top player, he would suit an awful lot of teams; he’s exceptional.
“People compare him to James Maddison and others like that but I think he’s head and shoulders above him. He can run with the ball well, score goals, he’s in double figures this season, he assists.
“He’s actually much better out of possession and I think that’s where this season he has developed that side. He covers a lot of ground.
"He’s not one of those flashy players where you give him the ball and he turns it on, he actually works hard out of possession as well."
Villa manager Dean Smith is set to meet with the club's hierarchy in the coming days to discuss Grealish's future, with the playmaker's situation set to become clearer next month.
Grealish was instrumental in keeping Villa up on their return to the top flight.
The 24-year-old scored eight Premier League goals and assisted a further six as Smith's side finished one point and place above the bottom three.


birminghammail--2020-07-29--Bournemouth 'legal action' update branded 'ridiculous'

Bournemouth are reportedly considering legal action against Hawk-Eye after they were relegated from the Premier League .
It relates to Aston Villa 's draw against Sheffield United in the first match of Project Restart , where the Blades were denied what appeared to be a legitimate goal due to a failure of the technology .
Hawk-Eye confirmed after the game that a system error had led to the goal not being awarded .
TalkSPORT reports that Bournemouth will discuss the possibility of taking legal action after Villa survived at their expense .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the page or click here If Sheffield United 's goal had stood , Villa would have finished on 34 points and been relegated on goal difference , assuming all results finished identically .
Former Crystal Palace owner and radio pundit Simon Jordan ridiculed the notion of the Cherries taking action .
“ It ’ s rubbish , it ’ s nonsense , ” he told talkSPORT .
“ There is a set of protocols that football clubs sign up to , and understandings that they agree to .
“ One of those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the exceptions where referees and tech make mistakes .
There isn ’ t a case .
“ There is no way games are going to be reversed , or points brought back into the equation .
They already understand that , but then we move into the territory of a compensation culture .
“ This is explicitly excluded by the very nature of the rules . ''
Some Bournemouth fans on social media took a similar view to Jordan .
One said : `` This is a bit ridiculous .
We ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t good enough over 38 games .
Simple as that .
Accept it and move on . ''
`` Agree it makes us look a bit noddy , but it 's not like we 're asking to be reinstated , '' said another .
A third wrote : `` Had Sheffield United been awarded the goal it could have inspired an AV comeback , but it ’ s anyone ’ s guess . ''
`` Bournemouth to 'consider legal advice ' over Hawk-Eye error , '' said another supporter .
`` Really hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's not a route we should take . ''

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Bournemouth are reportedly considering legal action against Hawk-Eye after they were relegated from the Premier League.
It relates to Aston Villa's draw against Sheffield United in the first match of Project Restart, where the Blades were denied what appeared to be a legitimate goal due to a failure of the technology.
Hawk-Eye confirmed after the game that a system error had led to the goal not being awarded.
TalkSPORT reports that Bournemouth will discuss the possibility of taking legal action after Villa survived at their expense.
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If Sheffield United's goal had stood, Villa would have finished on 34 points and been relegated on goal difference, assuming all results finished identically.
Former Crystal Palace owner and radio pundit Simon Jordan ridiculed the notion of the Cherries taking action.
“It’s rubbish, it’s nonsense,” he told talkSPORT. “There is a set of protocols that football clubs sign up to, and understandings that they agree to.
“One of those things is called match validity, which is the exceptions where referees and tech make mistakes. There isn’t a case.
“There is no way games are going to be reversed, or points brought back into the equation. They already understand that, but then we move into the territory of a compensation culture.
“This is explicitly excluded by the very nature of the rules."
Some Bournemouth fans on social media took a similar view to Jordan.
One said: "This is a bit ridiculous. We’re going down because we weren’t good enough over 38 games. Simple as that. Accept it and move on."
"Agree it makes us look a bit noddy, but it's not like we're asking to be reinstated," said another.
A third wrote: "Had Sheffield United been awarded the goal it could have inspired an AV comeback, but it’s anyone’s guess."
"Bournemouth to 'consider legal advice' over Hawk-Eye error," said another supporter. "Really hope this is just paper talk. It's not a route we should take."


birminghammail--2020-07-29--Town set for an allotment revolution

Town set for an allotment revolution

A celebrity chef and keen Walsall gardeners could spark an allotment revolution in the town as council bosses praised the impact of the activity .
Members of Walsall Council 's scrutiny committee were told how an audit is taking place looking into the security of facilities across the borough with an intention to put more money into allotments .
A meeting on Tuesday ( July 28 ) heard how Borneo Street allotments and others around the borough had helped relieve stress and got people active , especially during the coronavirus lockdown .
And council leader Mike Bird cited food campaigner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that gave people without access to gardens the chance to grow their own vegetables , as an example of the impact they have on communities .
He said : `` We are now doing an audit of all the allotments to make sure they are secure because they do suffer from theft , mainly of machinery or materials owned by individual plot holders .
`` It will then be my intention to put money into the allotment movement to across the borough to enable it to be expanded .
`` I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there is a lot that is vacant .
`` Hugh Fernly Whittingstall , many years ago , provided a facility where people could go and grow their own vegetables in little plots of land and the local community could then take free of charge .
`` I thought that was a great idea and it caught on . ''
Councillor Oliver Butler , portfolio holder for clean and green , added : `` I 've been to Borneo Street to meet the group there and they do terrific work with all members of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support this in future , looking to expand allotments and seeing what funds we can provide to support them . ''
And Walsall Labour group leader Aftab Nawaz said : `` The group in the Butts do a wonderful job and have done a lot of hard work to reach out to people in the community , encouraging people to get out and get active . ''

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A celebrity chef and keen Walsall gardeners could spark an allotment revolution in the town as council bosses praised the impact of the activity.
Members of Walsall Council's scrutiny committee were told how an audit is taking place looking into the security of facilities across the borough with an intention to put more money into allotments.
A meeting on Tuesday (July 28) heard how Borneo Street allotments and others around the borough had helped relieve stress and got people active, especially during the coronavirus lockdown.
And council leader Mike Bird cited food campaigner Hugh Fearnly-Whittingstall's hugely successful Landshare scheme, that gave people without access to gardens the chance to grow their own vegetables, as an example of the impact they have on communities.
He said: "We are now doing an audit of all the allotments to make sure they are secure because they do suffer from theft, mainly of machinery or materials owned by individual plot holders.
"It will then be my intention to put money into the allotment movement to across the borough to enable it to be expanded.
"I am also looking for other growing land as there is a lot that is vacant.
"Hugh Fernly Whittingstall, many years ago, provided a facility where people could go and grow their own vegetables in little plots of land and the local community could then take free of charge.
"I thought that was a great idea and it caught on."
Councillor Oliver Butler, portfolio holder for clean and green, added: "I've been to Borneo Street to meet the group there and they do terrific work with all members of the community.
"We will definitely support this in future, looking to expand allotments and seeing what funds we can provide to support them."
And Walsall Labour group leader Aftab Nawaz said: "The group in the Butts do a wonderful job and have done a lot of hard work to reach out to people in the community, encouraging people to get out and get active."


birminghammail--2020-07-29--Jail for paedo who sexually abused children as young as six

A paedophile pensioner has been jailed over sickening sex offences against children as young as six .
Michael Crews was sentenced to 20 years behind bars , after pleading guilty to 27 horrific child sex offences spanning two decades .
Detectives praised the 'immense bravery ' of victims who came forward and helped secure a conviction against 'extremely dangerous ' Crews .
The 71-year-old , from Exhall in Warwickshire , was arrested by police in May 2018 following a report from two men who were abused by Crews when they were young boys .
An investigation led by a Serious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against another six children .
The crimes took place between 1996 and 2016 in Exhall and Bedworth , when the victims were aged between six and 11 .
Crews admitted 12 counts of indecent assault on boy under the age of 14 years ; five counts of indecent assault on a girl under the age of 14 years ; five counts of assaulting a boy under 13 by touching and five counts of assaulting a girl under 13 by touching .
Crews appeared at Warwick Crown Court on Friday , July 24 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also ordered to sign the sex offenders ' register indefinitely .
Det Con Karl Roberts , from Warwickshire Police , said : `` Crews has demonstrated he is an extremely dangerous man and the evidence of this case showed the untold damage he has caused to the lives of his victims .
`` He is now facing a substantial amount of time in prison , unable to cause further harm to children .
`` Crew ’ s victims have shown immense bravery in coming forward and supporting this investigation after such a long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take some comfort from this sentence and I hope it gives other victims of sexual offences , no matter when they occurred , the confidence to come forward . ''

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A paedophile pensioner has been jailed over sickening sex offences against children as young as six.
Michael Crews was sentenced to 20 years behind bars, after pleading guilty to 27 horrific child sex offences spanning two decades.
Detectives praised the 'immense bravery' of victims who came forward and helped secure a conviction against 'extremely dangerous' Crews.
The 71-year-old, from Exhall in Warwickshire, was arrested by police in May 2018 following a report from two men who were abused by Crews when they were young boys.
An investigation led by a Serious and Complex Crime team uncovered further offences against another six children.
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The crimes took place between 1996 and 2016 in Exhall and Bedworth, when the victims were aged between six and 11.
Crews admitted 12 counts of indecent assault on boy under the age of 14 years; five counts of indecent assault on a girl under the age of 14 years; five counts of assaulting a boy under 13 by touching and five counts of assaulting a girl under 13 by touching.
Crews appeared at Warwick Crown Court on Friday, July 24, where he was sentenced.
He was also ordered to sign the sex offenders' register indefinitely.
Det Con Karl Roberts, from Warwickshire Police, said: "Crews has demonstrated he is an extremely dangerous man and the evidence of this case showed the untold damage he has caused to the lives of his victims.
"He is now facing a substantial amount of time in prison, unable to cause further harm to children.
"Crew’s victims have shown immense bravery in coming forward and supporting this investigation after such a long time.
"I hope they can take some comfort from this sentence and I hope it gives other victims of sexual offences, no matter when they occurred, the confidence to come forward."