birminghammail--2020-09-03--Mum with breast cancer turns TikTok star with viral eyebrow video

A mother battling breast cancer has become a TikTok sensation - after a video of her drawing on her eyebrows with a coat hanger went viral .
Jane Wagstaff , 53 , was encouraged to join the social media site by her son , 18-year-old Harvey , because 'old people do n't go on it ' .
She initially filmed herself drawing on eyebrows as a joke , using the hook from a plastic coat hanger as her stencil .
The mother-of-three was shocked when her video then went viral with several million views and over 30,000 comments - and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ growing audience .
Jane said that she uses laughter as therapy and that her TikTok fame has helped distract her from her recent cancer diagnosis .
She said her breast cancer has spread to her lymph nodes , and other precancerous cells .
She now faces a gruelling 36 weeks of treatment before an assessment and maybe an operation .
She said : `` The laughter is therapy for me , but I did n't realise it was funny .
Behind that I 'm a wreck , but TikTok is fun and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on there supporting me .
`` I 've had lots of support from my friends on Facebook , but on TikTok I get messages from breast cancer survivors that I 've never met who are offering help .
Her initial video has already got 1.5million views on TikTok and a further 6.5million on Facebook .
Jane , who now faces 18 weeks of chemotherapy followed by a further 18 weeks of hormone therapy , said it was the laughter was the perfect therapy for what she was going to .
Jane , from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 'm quite a funny person , well I think I am - people laugh at me .
`` During lockdown I was sitting with my youngest and he said I should give TikTok a go because old people do n't go on it .
`` I 'm only 53 , I would n't say I 'm old , but I thought I would give it a go anyway .
`` The eyebrow one I did a few weeks ago and it 's had millions of views , I could n't believe it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it on TikTok and she only had a few hundred views and I thought I 'd give it a go , but my version took off .
`` I 've got over 6,000 followers now - that 's a lot for someone like me who is n't trying to sell something . ''

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A mother battling breast cancer has become a TikTok sensation - after a video of her drawing on her eyebrows with a coat hanger went viral.
Jane Wagstaff, 53, was encouraged to join the social media site by her son, 18-year-old Harvey, because 'old people don't go on it'.
She initially filmed herself drawing on eyebrows as a joke, using the hook from a plastic coat hanger as her stencil.
The mother-of-three was shocked when her video then went viral with several million views and over 30,000 comments - and she now posts daily videos to her growing audience.
Jane said that she uses laughter as therapy and that her TikTok fame has helped distract her from her recent cancer diagnosis.
She said her breast cancer has spread to her lymph nodes, and other precancerous cells.
She now faces a gruelling 36 weeks of treatment before an assessment and maybe an operation.
(Image: SWNS)
She said: "The laughter is therapy for me, but I didn't realise it was funny. Behind that I'm a wreck, but TikTok is fun and a release - there're lots of people on there supporting me.
"I've had lots of support from my friends on Facebook, but on TikTok I get messages from breast cancer survivors that I've never met who are offering help.
"It's amazing."
Her initial video has already got 1.5million views on TikTok and a further 6.5million on Facebook.
Jane, who now faces 18 weeks of chemotherapy followed by a further 18 weeks of hormone therapy, said it was the laughter was the perfect therapy for what she was going to.
Jane, from Cullompton, Devon, said: "I'm quite a funny person, well I think I am - people laugh at me.
"During lockdown I was sitting with my youngest and he said I should give TikTok a go because old people don't go on it.
"I'm only 53, I wouldn't say I'm old, but I thought I would give it a go anyway.
"The eyebrow one I did a few weeks ago and it's had millions of views, I couldn't believe it.
"I saw someone else do it on TikTok and she only had a few hundred views and I thought I'd give it a go, but my version took off.
"I've got over 6,000 followers now - that's a lot for someone like me who isn't trying to sell something."


birminghammail--2020-09-03--When is Black Friday 2020 here in the UK?

We 're now just a few short months away from what many now regard as the biggest shopping event of the year .
Throughout the past decade , Black Friday 's popularity has soared with an increasing number of retailers choosing to participate .
The event became synonymous with news images of rabid crowds bursting their way into high street shops the moment they opened their doors .
Little surprise then that most of the best deals you can get are now exclusively online .
Black Friday 's November date has traditionally represented a good opportunity for shoppers to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to sorting out their Christmas shopping .
Due to the events of this year , however , another chance is available with delay of 'Amazon Prime Day ' .
No date has yet been confirmed still , although many online make an estimate of early October .
The official date for Black Friday this year is Friday , November 27 but the deals available are will run across the entire weekend and into 'Cyber Monday ' on November 30 .
What can I expect from Black Friday 2020 ?
This year has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ industry and , as a result , this year 's Black Friday is expected to be bigger than ever .
In previous years , stores that previously abstained from the Black Friday sales have been forced to get involved .
Now , practically every store across the high street and internet will provide deals of some variety .
Two particular items of interest this year will be the soon-to-be-launched Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 .
While the usual suspects will compete against one another with various bundle deals , it 's unlikely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of their RRP .
What it does mean , however , is that enticing offers will be placed on excess stock of the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 .
What 's the best way to find deals on Black Friday 2020 ?
Unsurprisingly , the Amazon Black Friday Sale is the most popular across the web .
Their landing page has continually updated deals across the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend .
Most other participating retailers will also have their own landing page - many of which are already up and live @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speaks up its advantages including credit plans and Click & Collect .
Curry 's PC World meanwhile are offering the early promise of exclusive discounts on everything from TV 's and washing machines .

We're now just a few short months away from what many now regard as the biggest shopping event of the year.
Throughout the past decade, Black Friday's popularity has soared with an increasing number of retailers choosing to participate.
The event became synonymous with news images of rabid crowds bursting their way into high street shops the moment they opened their doors. Little surprise then that most of the best deals you can get are now exclusively online.
Black Friday's November date has traditionally represented a good opportunity for shoppers to get ahead of the curve when it comes to sorting out their Christmas shopping.
Due to the events of this year, however, another chance is available with delay of 'Amazon Prime Day'. No date has yet been confirmed still, although many online make an estimate of early October.
What date in Black Friday 2020?
The official date for Black Friday this year is Friday, November 27 but the deals available are will run across the entire weekend and into 'Cyber Monday' on November 30.
What can I expect from Black Friday 2020?
This year has been a particularly tough one for the retail industry and, as a result, this year's Black Friday is expected to be bigger than ever.
In previous years, stores that previously abstained from the Black Friday sales have been forced to get involved. Now, practically every store across the high street and internet will provide deals of some variety.
Two particular items of interest this year will be the soon-to-be-launched Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5.
While the usual suspects will compete against one another with various bundle deals, it's unlikely that there will be much wriggle room of their RRP.
What it does mean, however, is that enticing offers will be placed on excess stock of the Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
What's the best way to find deals on Black Friday 2020?
Unsurprisingly, the Amazon Black Friday Sale is the most popular across the web. Their landing page has continually updated deals across the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend.
Most other participating retailers will also have their own landing page - many of which are already up and live.
Argos's Black Friday page currently speaks up its advantages including credit plans and Click & Collect. Curry's PC World meanwhile are offering the early promise of exclusive discounts on everything from TV's and washing machines.


birminghammail--2020-09-03--Police at emergency sent note condemning them for blocking drive

Police dealing with a serious incident on a Midland street returned to their car to find a note berating officers for blocking a drive .
It read : `` This is private property NOT a parking space !
! ''
A Twitter account run by the West Mercia force said it was clearly a serious incident , with six other police cars , ambulances and the Midlands Air Ambulance at the scene in Sutton Hill , Telford , on Wednesday night , September 2 .
Telford Police tweeted a picture of the note , saying : `` Whilst dealing with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we found this sign left on 1 of the 7 police cars at the scene .
`` Please be assured that we will never intentionally block a drive or properly unless it is an absolute emergency , like this was . ''
As other Twitter users condemned the resident who wrote the note , police posted another tweet .
This said : `` Air Ambulance was in attendance as well , very much a serious incident .
`` We never intentionally block driveways , but sometimes the situation means we can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Other Twitter users piled in to support the police .
One said : `` Feel free to block my drive any time .
Will even provide tea/coffee . ''
While another said : `` What is wrong with the community .
# norespect . ''

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Police dealing with a serious incident on a Midland street returned to their car to find a note berating officers for blocking a drive.
It read: "This is private property NOT a parking space!!"
A Twitter account run by the West Mercia force said it was clearly a serious incident, with six other police cars, ambulances and the Midlands Air Ambulance at the scene in Sutton Hill, Telford, on Wednesday night, September 2.
Telford Police tweeted a picture of the note, saying: "Whilst dealing with a serious incident along with @OfficialWMAS we found this sign left on 1 of the 7 police cars at the scene.
"Please be assured that we will never intentionally block a drive or properly unless it is an absolute emergency, like this was."
As other Twitter users condemned the resident who wrote the note, police posted another tweet.
This said: "Air Ambulance was in attendance as well, very much a serious incident.
"We never intentionally block driveways, but sometimes the situation means we can’t waste life saving seconds parking up nicely."
Other Twitter users piled in to support the police. One said: "Feel free to block my drive any time. Will even provide tea/coffee."
While another said: "What is wrong with the community. #norespect."


birminghammail--2020-09-03--Mum gives birth - despite not knowing she was pregnant until hour before

A new mum is celebrating the birth of her beautiful baby boy - despite not knowing she was pregnant until an HOUR before he arrived .
Tasha Davies , 28 , had no idea she was expecting when she gave birth to a healthy son , Alexander Isaac Gohan Hern , weighing 9lb 70z on Tuesday ( 1 Sept ) at 7:30am .
Just over an hour earlier - at 6am - the new mum had been admitted to Wigan Infirmary after suffering severe stomach pains during the previous night .
Both Tasha and her partner , Martin Hern , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was , in fact , in labour .
The couple , who have been together for three years , were gobsmacked by their new arrival .
Tasha said : `` It was just such a mixture of shock and surprise .
I did n't have any morning sickness and experienced no symptoms at all .
`` Right towards the very end , about 24 hours before he came , my belly became really bloated .
`` But by then I was getting severe stomach pains and had n't passed water for 24 hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrong .
`` It was really scary - about 3am the night before I started hyperventilating and that 's when the pain really kicked in .
`` I think that 's when the contractions started but , of course , we did n't know . ''
Tasha added : `` When we arrived at the hospital , the nurses asked about whether I could be pregnant and I said no .
`` But then they said they were going to do a test and the possibility started to sink in .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrived . ''
Tasha and Martin , from Wigan , Lancs.
, had bought a new house on Friday ( 28 Aug ) but little did they know they would be bringing home a newborn a few days later .
Martin has spent the past few days rushing around to get all of the essentials while he waits for mother and baby to come from hospital - due to be later this afternoon ( Thurs ) .
Martin said : “ I honestly didn ’ t know what to think when we went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen by a triage nurse and wheeled away to be treated , and I waited in a corridor .
`` Fifteen minutes later a nurse came , shouted my name and said Tasha had gone into labour and they were taking her to the delivery suite .
`` It was so surreal .
I went to bed that night thinking I was going to pick up a washer-dryer .
Instead I was going to the hospital to find out I was having a baby boy.
” He added : `` I 've been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 've got a moses basket , clothes , nappies , the works .
`` The hospital has given us all the packs of information we should have got throughout the nine months - we 've got a lot of reading to do . ''
During the 41 weeks she was pregnant , Tasha , a paralegal , had no idea she was carrying a baby boy and had continued having periods .
She also put her weight gain down to coronavirus lockdown snacking .
She said : `` I 've been working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , have been snacking a lot and have n't been going to the gym or doing any real exercise at all .
`` I just put the extra weight down to that . ''
Tasha was due to return to work as a paralegal on Tuesday after being on annual leave , but instead Martin called to tell her colleagues she had become a mum .
Speaking of the new mum , he said : `` Tasha has been brilliant .
She 's taken to it so well - she 's absolutely great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wait to get them home now - she wants to be out of hospital and we ca n't wait to start our lives as a new , little family of three . ''

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A new mum is celebrating the birth of her beautiful baby boy - despite not knowing she was pregnant until an HOUR before he arrived.
Tasha Davies, 28, had no idea she was expecting when she gave birth to a healthy son, Alexander Isaac Gohan Hern, weighing 9lb 70z on Tuesday (1 Sept) at 7:30am.
Just over an hour earlier - at 6am - the new mum had been admitted to Wigan Infirmary after suffering severe stomach pains during the previous night.
Both Tasha and her partner, Martin Hern, 29, were shocked to discover she was, in fact, in labour.
The couple, who have been together for three years, were gobsmacked by their new arrival.
Tasha said: "It was just such a mixture of shock and surprise. I didn't have any morning sickness and experienced no symptoms at all.
"Right towards the very end, about 24 hours before he came, my belly became really bloated.
(Image: Martin Hern / SWNS)
"But by then I was getting severe stomach pains and hadn't passed water for 24 hours so we thought there was something really wrong.
"It was really scary - about 3am the night before I started hyperventilating and that's when the pain really kicked in.
"I think that's when the contractions started but, of course, we didn't know."
Tasha added: "When we arrived at the hospital, the nurses asked about whether I could be pregnant and I said no.
"But then they said they were going to do a test and the possibility started to sink in.
"We were just in absolute shock when he arrived."
Tasha and Martin, from Wigan, Lancs., had bought a new house on Friday (28 Aug) but little did they know they would be bringing home a newborn a few days later.
Martin has spent the past few days rushing around to get all of the essentials while he waits for mother and baby to come from hospital - due to be later this afternoon (Thurs).
(Image: Martin Hern / SWNS)
Martin said: “I honestly didn’t know what to think when we went to the hospital.
"Tasha was seen by a triage nurse and wheeled away to be treated, and I waited in a corridor.
"Fifteen minutes later a nurse came, shouted my name and said Tasha had gone into labour and they were taking her to the delivery suite.
"It was so surreal. I went to bed that night thinking I was going to pick up a washer-dryer. Instead I was going to the hospital to find out I was having a baby boy.”
He added: "I've been rushing around everywhere to buy things - I've got a moses basket, clothes, nappies, the works.
"The hospital has given us all the packs of information we should have got throughout the nine months - we've got a lot of reading to do."
(Image: Martin Hern / SWNS)
During the 41 weeks she was pregnant, Tasha, a paralegal, had no idea she was carrying a baby boy and had continued having periods.
She also put her weight gain down to coronavirus lockdown snacking.
She said: "I've been working really long hours from home during lockdown, have been snacking a lot and haven't been going to the gym or doing any real exercise at all.
"I just put the extra weight down to that."
(Image: Martin Hern / SWNS)
Tasha was due to return to work as a paralegal on Tuesday after being on annual leave, but instead Martin called to tell her colleagues she had become a mum.
Speaking of the new mum, he said: "Tasha has been brilliant. She's taken to it so well - she's absolutely great with him.
"I can't wait to get them home now - she wants to be out of hospital and we can't wait to start our lives as a new, little family of three."


birminghammail--2020-09-03--Matty Cash issues rampant message to Aston Villa supporters

New signing Matty Cash did n't need much convincing after Aston Villa came calling and detailed an abrupt conversation with his agent ahead of an initial £14 million transfer .
Last season 's Forest player of the year has penned a five-year deal at Villa Park and was announced as the club 's first summer signing today .
In his first interview , right-back Cash said : `` My agent rang me and said that Villa were interested and , immediately , it was the place I wanted to come to .
I said , ‘ Don ’ t even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to come here and play ’ .
`` It ’ s such a big football club , from the fan base to the stadium .
Every time I played at Villa Park before I 've been like , 'Wow ! '
, it just sold itself to me .
`` It ’ s a very proud moment for me and my family , and I can ’ t wait to get started .
Playing for such a big club is going to be brilliant . ''
Cash has been a consistent Championship performer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Villa head coach Dean Smith over the last two seasons .
`` He 's a big influence , '' Cash said of Villa 's manager , `` the way he plays football .
I watched them last season and , with the gaffer at Brentford as well , the way he plays is brilliant .
It suits me really well .
I 'm a high full-back who looks to attack , get crosses and shots in and that 's the way we want to play . ''
The versatile full-back also issued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while detailing how he can play in a number of positions .
`` I 'm going to show passion , '' he added .
`` I 've got that will to win , whether it 's a game or a training session , running or anything , I want to win .
That 's what this football club 's about and that 's what attracted me .
I 'm raring to go . ''
Cash continued : `` I played on the wing and central mid as well but , last season , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came in [ at Forest ] and it really suits the way I play .
I can play all positions but I like full-back !
`` I had a very good five years at Forest and I can ’ t thank them enough – they were very good to me .
`` Signing for Villa is a huge moment , and I want to thank everyone who ’ s supported me through this process .
`` I ’ m coming off a good season and I ’ m ready to take that into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cash is expected to be one of at least five new recruits for Villa in this summer transfer window with the new season beginning in less than two weeks with Villa in Carabao Cup action .
Speaking of his first summer recruit , manager Smith said of Cash 's capture : `` We are delighted to welcome Matty to Villa and believe we have secured one of England ’ s brightest young prospects .
`` He has an excellent playing record for a young player and we believe he will settle in easily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top full-back . ''

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New signing Matty Cash didn't need much convincing after Aston Villa came calling and detailed an abrupt conversation with his agent ahead of an initial £14 million transfer.
Last season's Forest player of the year has penned a five-year deal at Villa Park and was announced as the club's first summer signing today.
In his first interview, right-back Cash said: "My agent rang me and said that Villa were interested and, immediately, it was the place I wanted to come to. I said, ‘Don’t even worry about anywhere else, I want to come here and play’.
"It’s such a big football club, from the fan base to the stadium. Every time I played at Villa Park before I've been like, 'Wow!', it just sold itself to me.
"It’s a very proud moment for me and my family, and I can’t wait to get started. Playing for such a big club is going to be brilliant."
Cash has been a consistent Championship performer for Forest, and caught the eye of Villa head coach Dean Smith over the last two seasons.
"He's a big influence," Cash said of Villa's manager, "the way he plays football. I watched them last season and, with the gaffer at Brentford as well, the way he plays is brilliant. It suits me really well. I'm a high full-back who looks to attack, get crosses and shots in and that's the way we want to play."
The versatile full-back also issued the following promise to Villa supporters, while detailing how he can play in a number of positions. "I'm going to show passion," he added.
"I've got that will to win, whether it's a game or a training session, running or anything, I want to win. That's what this football club's about and that's what attracted me. I'm raring to go."
Cash continued: "I played on the wing and central mid as well but, last season, I played full-back when the new gaffer came in [at Forest] and it really suits the way I play. I can play all positions but I like full-back!
"I had a very good five years at Forest and I can’t thank them enough – they were very good to me.
"Signing for Villa is a huge moment, and I want to thank everyone who’s supported me through this process.
"I’m coming off a good season and I’m ready to take that into the Premier League with Villa."
Cash is expected to be one of at least five new recruits for Villa in this summer transfer window with the new season beginning in less than two weeks with Villa in Carabao Cup action.
Speaking of his first summer recruit, manager Smith said of Cash's capture: "We are delighted to welcome Matty to Villa and believe we have secured one of England’s brightest young prospects.
"He has an excellent playing record for a young player and we believe he will settle in easily and continue his rapid development into a top full-back."


birminghammail--2020-09-03--HMRC offers lifeline as it cracks down on 8,000 furlough fraud cases

HMRC has issued an update as it investigates a whopping 8,000 claims of furlough fraud .
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is officially winding down this month , as employers begin to contribute to wages .
In October , the scheme - set up by Chancellor Rishi Sunak earlier this year in the wake of the coronavirus crisis - will come its end .
The scheme has supported 9.4 million British workers , according to Treasury figures .
But research suggests the scheme has been abused - with around two thirds of respondents continuing to work for their employer after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now urging those who have taken advantage of the system to voluntarily confess to furlough fraud through a 90-day ‘ correction window ’ .
HMRC has promised leniency to firms who shop themselves in - but those who do not risk hefty financial penalties and even prosecution .
The National Crime Agency revealed earlier this year a Solihull man became the first charged in relation to the abuse of the scheme .
He was arrested over an alleged fraud worth £500,000 .
An HMRC spokesperson said : “ We ’ d ask anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scheme to please contact us .
“ It could be that you ’ re not being paid what you ’ re entitled to , they might be asking you to work while you ’ re on furlough , or they may have claimed for times when you were working .
“ Reports can be submitted to us entirely anonymously and everything we receive is assessed and a decision made on the most appropriate course of action .
“ We ’ re not trying to catch people out – if it turns out to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ll help put it right , and if it ’ s more serious then we ’ ll step in .
“ These reports are just one way that HMRC identifies fraud .
Claims are checked and payments may be withheld or need to be repaid if the claim is based on dishonest or inaccurate information .
“ We won ’ t hesitate to take criminal action against the most serious cases .
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HMRC has issued an update as it investigates a whopping 8,000 claims of furlough fraud.
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is officially winding down this month, as employers begin to contribute to wages.
In October, the scheme - set up by Chancellor Rishi Sunak earlier this year in the wake of the coronavirus crisis - will come its end.
The scheme has supported 9.4 million British workers, according to Treasury figures.
But research suggests the scheme has been abused - with around two thirds of respondents continuing to work for their employer after being placed on furlough.
HMRC is now urging those who have taken advantage of the system to voluntarily confess to furlough fraud through a 90-day ‘correction window’.
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HMRC has promised leniency to firms who shop themselves in - but those who do not risk hefty financial penalties and even prosecution.
The National Crime Agency revealed earlier this year a Solihull man became the first charged in relation to the abuse of the scheme.
He was arrested over an alleged fraud worth £500,000.
An HMRC spokesperson said: “We’d ask anyone concerned their employer might be abusing the scheme to please contact us.
“It could be that you’re not being paid what you’re entitled to, they might be asking you to work while you’re on furlough, or they may have claimed for times when you were working.
“Reports can be submitted to us entirely anonymously and everything we receive is assessed and a decision made on the most appropriate course of action.
“We’re not trying to catch people out – if it turns out to be a genuine mistake then we’ll help put it right, and if it’s more serious then we’ll step in.
“These reports are just one way that HMRC identifies fraud. Claims are checked and payments may be withheld or need to be repaid if the claim is based on dishonest or inaccurate information.
“We won’t hesitate to take criminal action against the most serious cases.”


birminghammail--2020-09-03--Three hurt as man arrested in attempted murder probe

Three people were hurt and one arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after police raced to a knife incident .
A woman suffered a head injury and a man was left with knife wounds when violence erupted in Clock Tower View , Wordsley , at around 8.30pm on Wednesday , September 2 .
They were both taken to hospital and later discharged .
A 27-year-old man - who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and criminal damage - was also injured during the incident and remains in hospital .
A West Midlands Police spokesman said : `` We were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just after 8.30pm last night where a domestic disturbance resulted in three people being injured .
`` A woman received head injuries and a man suffered knife wounds .
Both were treated in hospital and discharged .
`` A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and criminal damage after several vehicles were damaged during the affray .
`` He was also injured during the incident and remains in hospital for treatment .
His condition is not deemed to be life threatening or life changing . ''
The events of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't believe this happened in this area , '' one woman wrote on social media .
Another added : `` It 's such a quiet and lovely neighbourhood .
Everyone is so nice and you ca n't hear a pin drop at night .
`` I feel very safe here and it 's a great community . ''
A third said : `` It 's a great place full of lovely people .
Bad things can happen anywhere these days . ''

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Three people were hurt and one arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after police raced to a knife incident.
A woman suffered a head injury and a man was left with knife wounds when violence erupted in Clock Tower View, Wordsley, at around 8.30pm on Wednesday, September 2.
They were both taken to hospital and later discharged.
A 27-year-old man - who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and criminal damage - was also injured during the incident and remains in hospital.
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A West Midlands Police spokesman said: "We were called to Clock Tower View in Wordsley just after 8.30pm last night where a domestic disturbance resulted in three people being injured.
"A woman received head injuries and a man suffered knife wounds. Both were treated in hospital and discharged.
"A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and criminal damage after several vehicles were damaged during the affray.
"He was also injured during the incident and remains in hospital for treatment. His condition is not deemed to be life threatening or life changing."
The events of the evening left many shocked.
"Can't believe this happened in this area," one woman wrote on social media.
"What's the world coming to?"
Another added: "It's such a quiet and lovely neighbourhood. Everyone is so nice and you can't hear a pin drop at night.
"I feel very safe here and it's a great community."
A third said: "It's a great place full of lovely people. Bad things can happen anywhere these days."


birminghammail--2020-09-03--The expert view on Matty Cash after Aston Villa complete transfer

Matty Cash has become Aston Villa 's first signing of the transfer window .
After reports emerged of Villa 's interest over the weekend , the deal has moved quickly and Villa have agreed a £14million - rising to £16million with add ons - deal for the 23-year-old .
Cash - who won Nottingham Forest 's player of the season award - has shone under Sabri Lamouchi at the City Ground .
With Frederic Guilbert and Ahmed Elmohamady for competition , Cash will be hoping to hit the ground running ahead of the return of league football later this month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Forest reporter Barry Cooper to get the lowdown on the right-back and how he will fit in at Villa .
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It is always up-to-date with the latest news from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and App Store What type of full-back will Villa be getting in Cash ?
They ’ ll be getting one still learning his trade , keen and willing to learn .
He loves his football , he ’ s enthusiastic and he ’ s a manager ’ s dream – one which will excite supporters in the way he plays .
Technically , Cashy is a player who is at his best going forward and playing on the front foot , looking to pass forward as much as possible , and not take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He ’ s always looking to break the lines and get as far up the pitch as possible , he really is the epitome of a modern full-back .
When it comes to going the other way , he ’ s getting better and better – with more games comes more experience and an understanding of the role .
I think most would agree with me about being cautious when Sabri Lamouchi decided to try him at right-back this time a year ago , but with full credit to him , he took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Yes , he made errors defensively – he was always going to , he never let it get him down and tried to learn from it .
It would be fair to say that over the course of the season his defensive development came on leaps and bounds and he will only get better in that respect as he learns more about the role .
Despite Carl Jenkinson and Tendayi Darikwa returning to fitness , you never felt like either were ever close to dislodging him , such was his form .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Player of the Year award , too .
What are his major strengths and are there any glaring weaknesses ?
His major strength is his work-rate .
Nobody on that pitch will run as much as he does , and he ’ ll be a real asset going forward .
He had a terrific understanding with Joe Lolley on the right , and was often seen marauding around the top third of the pitch , linking up well .
Cash ’ s crossing is ever-improving and he ’ s not afraid to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there ’ s little doubt he ’ d be wanting to increase his goal tally – just three last term , although he did score two screamers against Albion which will no doubt endear him to the Holte End .
When it comes to defending , which , in fairness , Dean Smith would see as his primary responsibility , he ’ s more than competent and will only get better .
He ’ s strong in the air and his pace gets him out of trouble and away from it , though @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to work on , certainly if he ’ s going to be a success in the Premier League , then his positioning needs to be honed otherwise it could be a baptism of fire against the very best .
How is he thought of by Nottingham Forest fans , will they be sad to see him go ?
Reds fans love him , that ’ s all you can say .
He ’ s all-action , gives 100 percent and fans love that – he ’ s also come through the academy so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the terraces .
You won ’ t hear a bad word said about Cash , his attitude , temperament and focus is testament to his character , and he will be badly missed at Forest .
That said , I think most fans can operate with a degree of logic and common sense , and they know that this football club needs money , like any Championship club , especially one that ’ s never benefited from any of the Premier League ’ s modern riches .
The reality of being a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you need to sell to keep the wolf from the door , and in Cash , fans are resigned to the fact that missing out on promotion means losing one or two of their star players – and he ’ s certainly one of those .
How confident are you that he will be able to make the step-up to the Premier League ?
Dean Smith would be a good manager for him , and continue to help him to develop .
He ’ s quick , he ’ s young and he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a success in the top flight – hopefully he creates the opportunities to be a success and have some longevity at that level .
He ’ s worked hard , and unlike others who get it handed to them on a plate for doing very little , Cash has earned his shot at Premier League football and nobody would begrudge him taking a chance .
The deal is worth £16m , is that a fair price ?
I think the current market is a curious one , given the effects of Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it will eventually start to regulate transfer deals going forward .
In terms of Cash , if Villa to end up paying £16m , then yes , that ’ s not a bad return for a player of his ability – and they ’ re buying potential with some resale value on top .
While the Reds don ’ t want to lose him , I think the mechanics of the deal would see all parties quite happy .
Forest get a fair price for a player they ’ ve invested a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a cracking lad , a good talent with sell-on potential and the player has a chance to play for a big club in the Premier League .

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Matty Cash has become Aston Villa's first signing of the transfer window.
After reports emerged of Villa's interest over the weekend, the deal has moved quickly and Villa have agreed a £14million - rising to £16million with add ons - deal for the 23-year-old.
Cash - who won Nottingham Forest's player of the season award - has shone under Sabri Lamouchi at the City Ground.
With Frederic Guilbert and Ahmed Elmohamady for competition, Cash will be hoping to hit the ground running ahead of the return of league football later this month.
We caught up with NottinghamshireLive's Forest reporter Barry Cooper to get the lowdown on the right-back and how he will fit in at Villa.
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What type of full-back will Villa be getting in Cash?
They’ll be getting one still learning his trade, keen and willing to learn. He loves his football, he’s enthusiastic and he’s a manager’s dream – one which will excite supporters in the way he plays.
Technically, Cashy is a player who is at his best going forward and playing on the front foot, looking to pass forward as much as possible, and not take the easy ball backwards or sideways. He’s always looking to break the lines and get as far up the pitch as possible, he really is the epitome of a modern full-back.
Going forward he’s terrific.
When it comes to going the other way, he’s getting better and better – with more games comes more experience and an understanding of the role.
I think most would agree with me about being cautious when Sabri Lamouchi decided to try him at right-back this time a year ago, but with full credit to him, he took to it like a duck to water.
Yes, he made errors defensively – he was always going to, he never let it get him down and tried to learn from it.
It would be fair to say that over the course of the season his defensive development came on leaps and bounds and he will only get better in that respect as he learns more about the role.
Despite Carl Jenkinson and Tendayi Darikwa returning to fitness, you never felt like either were ever close to dislodging him, such was his form.
A worthy winner of the club’s Player of the Year award, too.
What are his major strengths and are there any glaring weaknesses?
His major strength is his work-rate.
Nobody on that pitch will run as much as he does, and he’ll be a real asset going forward. He had a terrific understanding with Joe Lolley on the right, and was often seen marauding around the top third of the pitch, linking up well.
Cash’s crossing is ever-improving and he’s not afraid to have a shot at goal, though there’s little doubt he’d be wanting to increase his goal tally – just three last term, although he did score two screamers against Albion which will no doubt endear him to the Holte End.
When it comes to defending, which, in fairness, Dean Smith would see as his primary responsibility, he’s more than competent and will only get better.
He’s strong in the air and his pace gets him out of trouble and away from it, though if there was one thing he needed to work on, certainly if he’s going to be a success in the Premier League, then his positioning needs to be honed otherwise it could be a baptism of fire against the very best.
How is he thought of by Nottingham Forest fans, will they be sad to see him go?
Reds fans love him, that’s all you can say.
He’s all-action, gives 100 percent and fans love that – he’s also come through the academy so that guarantees an extra bit of love from the terraces.
You won’t hear a bad word said about Cash, his attitude, temperament and focus is testament to his character, and he will be badly missed at Forest.
That said, I think most fans can operate with a degree of logic and common sense, and they know that this football club needs money, like any Championship club, especially one that’s never benefited from any of the Premier League’s modern riches.
The reality of being a club outside the top flight is that you need to sell to keep the wolf from the door, and in Cash, fans are resigned to the fact that missing out on promotion means losing one or two of their star players – and he’s certainly one of those.
How confident are you that he will be able to make the step-up to the Premier League?
Without a doubt.
Dean Smith would be a good manager for him, and continue to help him to develop.
He’s quick, he’s young and he’s got all the attributes to be a success in the top flight – hopefully he creates the opportunities to be a success and have some longevity at that level.
He’s worked hard, and unlike others who get it handed to them on a plate for doing very little, Cash has earned his shot at Premier League football and nobody would begrudge him taking a chance.
The deal is worth £16m, is that a fair price?
I think the current market is a curious one, given the effects of Covid-19 and I wonder if in some ways, it will eventually start to regulate transfer deals going forward.
In terms of Cash, if Villa to end up paying £16m, then yes, that’s not a bad return for a player of his ability – and they’re buying potential with some resale value on top.
While the Reds don’t want to lose him, I think the mechanics of the deal would see all parties quite happy.
Forest get a fair price for a player they’ve invested a lot of time into, Villa get a cracking lad, a good talent with sell-on potential and the player has a chance to play for a big club in the Premier League.


birminghammail--2020-09-03--Robert Pattinson 'tests positive for coronavirus' as The Batman filming halted

Filming for The Batman has been halted after a member of the production team tested positive for Covid-19 .
The superhero film , starring Robert Pattinson , only recently returned to filming near London following a six-month hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic .
A Warner Bros spokeswoman said : `` A member of The Batman production has tested positive for Covid-19 , and is isolating in accordance with established protocols .
They did not confirm the identity of the person .
But Vanity Fair reports Robert Pattinson has tested positive for Covid-19 , and while entertainment conglomerate Warner Bros. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's health , it said filming was temporarily paused .
Filming on the Warner Bros and DC Comics feature began in Glasgow earlier this year but was halted due to the pandemic .
It was initially due for release in June 2021 but was delayed to October 1 2021 .
Directed by Matt Reeves , The Batman will see British star Pattinson follow in the footsteps of Christian Bale , Ben Affleck , Val Kilmer and George Clooney in playing the Dark Knight .
The film also stars Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wright as Gotham City 's police chief Commissioner Gordon .
Last month , a trailer saw Twilight star Pattinson debut as a darker , brooding Bruce Wayne .
Fans speculated on social media as to whether a glimpse of a character in heavy prosthetics was Colin Farrell in his role as Penguin .

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Filming for The Batman has been halted after a member of the production team tested positive for Covid-19.
The superhero film, starring Robert Pattinson, only recently returned to filming near London following a six-month hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.
A Warner Bros spokeswoman said: "A member of The Batman production has tested positive for Covid-19, and is isolating in accordance with established protocols.
"Filming is temporarily paused."
They did not confirm the identity of the person. But Vanity Fair reports Robert Pattinson has tested positive for Covid-19, and while entertainment conglomerate Warner Bros. would not comment on any individual worker's health, it said filming was temporarily paused.
Filming on the Warner Bros and DC Comics feature began in Glasgow earlier this year but was halted due to the pandemic.
It was initially due for release in June 2021 but was delayed to October 1 2021.
Directed by Matt Reeves, The Batman will see British star Pattinson follow in the footsteps of Christian Bale, Ben Affleck, Val Kilmer and George Clooney in playing the Dark Knight.
The film also stars Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman, Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth and Jeffrey Wright as Gotham City's police chief Commissioner Gordon.
Last month, a trailer saw Twilight star Pattinson debut as a darker, brooding Bruce Wayne.
Fans speculated on social media as to whether a glimpse of a character in heavy prosthetics was Colin Farrell in his role as Penguin.


birminghammail--2020-09-03--Police officer injured in 100mph M6 chase with 'drink driver'

A 100mph police chase on the M6 ended when a suspected stolen car was brought to a halt with a tyre-puncturing 'stinger ' .
Police spotted a Vauxhall Insignia car on the M6 after it had been reported stolen yesterday afternoon ( September 2 ) .
The driver hit speeds of up to 100mph in an attempt to get away .
One West Midlands Police officer was injured - but not seriously - as the driver rammed into police cars while being pursued .
The stinger stopped the car at around midnight on Wednesday on Walsall 's Broadway ring road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suspicion of theft of motor vehicle , dangerous and drink driving .
The car , which is believed to have been linked to a series of car thefts , was followed along Garretts Green Lane at around 2am today ( Sep 3 ) .
The National Police Air Service ( NPAS ) was called into action and spotted three people jumping out on to Rudyngfield Drive .
Officers found two teenagers hiding in a garden - one underneath a trampoline and other in a shed .
An 18-year-old man was arrested nearby on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stop and theft from a motor vehicle .
A 17-year-old found in a Flaxley Road garden shed was arrested on suspicion of theft from a motor vehicle .
Another 18-year-old was detained from underneath a trampoline for theft from a vehicle .

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A 100mph police chase on the M6 ended when a suspected stolen car was brought to a halt with a tyre-puncturing 'stinger' .
Police spotted a Vauxhall Insignia car on the M6 after it had been reported stolen yesterday afternoon (September 2).
The driver hit speeds of up to 100mph in an attempt to get away.
One West Midlands Police officer was injured - but not seriously - as the driver rammed into police cars while being pursued.
The stinger stopped the car at around midnight on Wednesday on Walsall's Broadway ring road.
A 50-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft of motor vehicle, dangerous and drink driving.
A 47-year-old man was detained over theft.
Cloned car
In another incident, police spotted a cloned Seat Leon.
The car, which is believed to have been linked to a series of car thefts, was followed along Garretts Green Lane at around 2am today (Sep 3).
The National Police Air Service (NPAS) was called into action and spotted three people jumping out on to Rudyngfield Drive.
Officers found two teenagers hiding in a garden - one underneath a trampoline and other in a shed.
An 18-year-old man was arrested nearby on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop and theft from a motor vehicle.
A 17-year-old found in a Flaxley Road garden shed was arrested on suspicion of theft from a motor vehicle.
Another 18-year-old was detained from underneath a trampoline for theft from a vehicle.


birminghammail--2020-09-03--Man charged as 100 wraps of crack cocaine seized at train station

A 19-year-old man has been charged after a major police operation targeting county lines drug networks across the West Midlands .
Amari Miller , 19 , of Auckland Road , Sparkbrook , was arrested at Telford Train Station during the blitz on Wednesday , August 3 .
Miller was later charged with possession with intent to supply and offering to supply heroin and crack cocaine and offering to supply heroin and crack cocaine .
He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear before Birmingham Magistrates ' Court tomorrow ( September 4 ) .
A spokesman for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been charged as part of a police investigation into county lines drug networks operating in the West Midlands .
`` Amari Miller , 19 , of Auckland Road , Sparkbrook , was arrested and charged with possession with intent to supply and offering to supply heroin and crack cocaine and offering to supply heroin and crack cocaine .
`` He was arrested at Telford train station yesterday .
More than 100 wraps of Class A drugs were seized during the operation .
`` He ’ s been remanded in custody and is due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friday , September 4 . ''

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A 19-year-old man has been charged after a major police operation targeting county lines drug networks across the West Midlands.
Amari Miller, 19, of Auckland Road, Sparkbrook, was arrested at Telford Train Station during the blitz on Wednesday, August 3.
Miller was later charged with possession with intent to supply and offering to supply heroin and crack cocaine and offering to supply heroin and crack cocaine.
He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear before Birmingham Magistrates' Court tomorrow (September 4).
A spokesman for the force added: "A man has been charged as part of a police investigation into county lines drug networks operating in the West Midlands.
"Amari Miller, 19, of Auckland Road, Sparkbrook, was arrested and charged with possession with intent to supply and offering to supply heroin and crack cocaine and offering to supply heroin and crack cocaine.
"He was arrested at Telford train station yesterday. More than 100 wraps of Class A drugs were seized during the operation.
"He’s been remanded in custody and is due to appear before Birmingham Magistrates Court on Friday, September 4."


birminghammail--2020-09-03--Ollie Watkins latest as Aston Villa 'ready' to launch huge offer

Aston Villa have been linked with a move for Brentford striker Ollie Watkins .
The 24-year-old enjoyed a fantastic season for the Bees , helping them to the play-off final where they eventually missed out on promotion to the Premier League .
And he is now being linked with a host of clubs , Villa being just one .
Below we run you through all the latest on Watkins .
Watkins could have a similar impact to Tammy Abraham if he completes a 'perfect ' move to Villa , former England winger Trevor Sinclair has said .
While Villa 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Abraham also found the net 26 times when he was on loan from Chelsea and Sinclair believes Watkins would provide the same kind of boost .
“ Villa would be perfect for him , ” Sinclair told talkSport .
“ When they had Tammy Abraham they were flying and Ollie has got the same kind of figure and physicality .
“ He ’ s quick and knows how to score a goal and get in the right areas .
He would be perfect for Villa .
I think he ’ s been a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brentford are thought to value star pair Watkins and Said Benrahma at above £50m .
Earlier reports suggested it would be 'at least £18m ' for the striker , but it seems it will take another £10m to get the deal done .
The Telegraph are reporting this week Watkins now has an asking price of £28m .
Watkins joined Brentford for around £1.8m in 2017 so they are set to make a huge profit if he moves on .
For the second time in their pre-season preparations , Thomas Frank picked a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took on West Ham at the London Stadium , but opted to go without Watkins during their 2-1 defeat on Saturday .
That decision follows his omission from the 22-man squad for the friendly vs Derby County last week .
Villa are reportedly ready to blow their competition out of the water , offering the Bees striker a bumper £70k-per-week contract .
According to the Sun , Smith and the Villa hierarchy are preparing to offer a financial package to the player , which should see them move ahead of the competition .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Watkins is now 'likely ' to join Villa with Brentford 's capture of Ivan Toney from Peterborough the breakthrough Smith 's side needed .
Villa had become frustrated with their pursuit of Watkins because of the lack of progress over a deal , according to Sky Sports .
BirminghamLive previously reported how Smith wants to get the move over the line to allow Watkins to settle in during pre-season .
But a report from Sky last month stated : `` With Sheffield United , Fulham and Crystal Palace also keen on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the middle of an auction , and are reluctant to get involved in a bidding war . ''
Watkins prefers a move to Villa if he leaves Brentford this summer , according to reports .
According to Sky , he wants to reunite with Villa head coach Smith should the opportunity come about .
As Brentford manager , Smith signed Watkins from Exeter City three years ago and helped oversee his development before being appointed at Villa Park .
Watkins is a huge player for the Bees , under contract until 2023 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with defeat to Fulham in the play-off final , his departure appears inevitable .
Villa have been tipped to complete a double swoop on which also includes Benrahma , the winger who combined brilliantly with Watkins who netted 26 times in the Championship last season .
The Guardian reported earlier in the summer Villa were showing 'strong interest ' in Watkins but Leeds United and Crystal Palace are also said to be keen and could make bids .
Watkins had been on holiday in Greece .
BirminghamLive 's Villa correspondent Ashley Preece reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up upon Watkins ’ return from his break from Monday [ August 17 ] onwards with the two clubs - Villa and Brentford - set for showdown talks .
`` The Brentford ace is being tracked by Smith who wants him in ahead of the season-opener next month . ''
Brentford boss Thomas Frank has n't been drawn on speculation , but he is not surprised there is interest in his star men .
“ We played a top season , and we have some top players .
It ’ s of course @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interest , ” he told Sky Sports .
“ For me , it ’ s not about that now .
I ’ m not thinking about that .
I just know one thing - when we start again next season , we ’ ll have a very strong side out there again , and we ’ ll be ready to push .
“ I think there are good examples of the past , where teams come back even stronger , even hungrier and even more determined .
“ With this group of players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ ll come back even stronger .
”

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The Aston Villa and Ollie Watkins saga that has rumbled for weeks seems to be reaching a conclusion.
The 24-year-old enjoyed a fantastic season for the Bees, helping them to the play-off final where they eventually missed out on promotion to the Premier League.
And he is now being linked with a host of clubs, Villa being just one.
Below we run you through all the latest as Dean Smith looks to have got his man.
Villa agree fee with Brentford
Villa are set to smash their transfer record to land Watkins.
Watkins is Dean Smith's top transfer target and a £28million deal has been struck with Brentford to bring him to Villa Park.
The BBC suggests the deal could also include £5million in add ons which would take the total to £33million and Villa are hoping to wrap it up quickly now.
Watkins will become the club's second signing of the transfer window following the £16million arrival of right-back Matty Cash from Nottingham Forest.
Sky Sports report he travelled to Birmingham last night and is set for a medical today.
He could be posing for pictures, holding the Claret and Blue shirt by close of play today.
Villa move would be 'perfect'
Watkins could have a similar impact to Tammy Abraham if he completes a 'perfect' move to Villa, former England winger Trevor Sinclair has said.
While Villa's forwards struggled for goals last term, Abraham found the net 26 times when he was on loan from Chelsea in the 2018/19 season and Sinclair believes Watkins would provide the same kind of boost.
“Villa would be perfect for him,” Sinclair told talkSport. “When they had Tammy Abraham they were flying and Ollie has got the same kind of figure and physicality.
“He’s quick and knows how to score a goal and get in the right areas. He would be perfect for Villa. I think he’s been a class act and deserves the move.”
Tottenham register interest
Villa aren't alone in their interest with a number of Premier League clubs looking to sign Watkins - and Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly joined the race.
Jose Mourinho is looking to find a striker who can occasionally fill in for star striker Harry Kane in north London and The Mirror suggests Watkins is a target.
Big-money offer
Villa are reportedly ready to blow their competition out of the water, offering the Bees striker a bumper £70k-per-week contract.
According to the Sun, Smith and the Villa hierarchy are preparing to offer a financial package to the player, which should see them move ahead of the competition.
The same newspaper then reported last Sunday that Watkins is now 'likely' to join Villa with Brentford's capture of Ivan Toney from Peterborough the breakthrough Smith's side needed.
Villa were 'frustrated'
Villa had become frustrated with their pursuit of Watkins because of the lack of progress over a deal, according to Sky Sports.
BirminghamLive previously reported how Smith wants to get the move over the line to allow Watkins to settle in during pre-season.
But a report from Sky last month stated: "With Sheffield United, Fulham and Crystal Palace also keen on the 24-year-old, Villa fear they are in the middle of an auction, and are reluctant to get involved in a bidding war."
None of that seems to matter now.
Watkins 'keen' on Villa move
Watkins preferred a move to Villa, according to reports.
According to Sky, he wants to reunite with Villa head coach Smith should the opportunity come about.
As Brentford manager, Smith signed Watkins from Exeter City three years ago and helped oversee his development before being appointed at Villa Park.
Brentford admission
Brentford boss Thomas Frank hasn't been drawn on speculation, but he is not surprised there is interest in his star men.
“We played a top season, and we have some top players. It’s of course natural that there is going to be interest,” he told Sky Sports.
“For me, it’s not about that now. I’m not thinking about that. I just know one thing - when we start again next season, we’ll have a very strong side out there again, and we’ll be ready to push.
“I think there are good examples of the past, where teams come back even stronger, even hungrier and even more determined.
“With this group of players, and this club, 100% we’ll come back even stronger.”


birminghammail--2020-09-03--Aston Villa fans pile in after link with Celtic target Eliasson

Niclas Eliasson has emerged as a transfer target for Aston Villa , according to reports .
Italian journalist Gianluigi Longari claims Dean Smith is poised to make a swoop for another highly-rated Championship talent after landing Matty Cash .
It is reported talks are ‘ ongoing ’ between Villa and the Robins over a deal for former Sweden youth international Eliasson who grabbed three goals and 12 assists in just 18 league starts last season .
He has also been linked with Scottish champions Celtic .
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WTF I thought we gon na go for quality this window , not quantity @ exAVFCEmployee : Grady Diangana & Niclas Eliasson are just smokescreens for Saïd Benrahma & Ollie Watkins @ EVXN_AVFC : Problem with us being linked with all the championship talent it ’ s a big gamble on whether they ’ ll be good in the prem or not I would like Ollie Watkins and I don ’ t mind the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scorer and that eliasson bloke we ’ ve been linked to ngl never heard of him @ RHAVFC : Not gon na lie..
I ’ ve genuinely never heard of , Niclas Eliasson until today .
@ jimborees : So .
Who is Eliasson ?
@ cratesofhippos : Looks like Eliasson only has one year left on his contract .
Would be £5-6m at the very most , surely ?
Better than Jota , and competition for Trez and El Ghazi .
Seems a good buy for that price .
@ mrthompson81 : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can always put together a two minute best bit video for any player .
Looks like he ’ s a good crosser of a ball , creating assists and left footed too .
Goal return is actually poor , which is where I think we need to improve from wide forward .
@ BOOMBEEF : from milot rashica to Niclas Eliasson what a joke of a window no better than our current wingers.. so much for kicking on @ dvtavfc : Tbh I know nothing of Eliasson but 12 assists last season is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ starts ...
But is a winger from Bristol City really the man to take us to the next level in the PL ?
How far down the list of targets did we have to go to get to him ?

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birminghammail--2020-09-03--Hull boss McCann sends warning over Leonardo Lopes amid West Brom links

Hull City manager Grant McCann has warned Leonardo Da Silva Lopes ' suitors the midfielder will not be sold on the cheap .
West Bromwich Albion have been linked with the Portugal youth international this summer after being promoted to the Premier League .
Lopes impressed despite Hull 's relegation from the Championship last season and the club turned down two offers from MLS side New York Red Bulls in the January transfer window .
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We ’ ve had a couple of offers for him but none that match our valuation .
He ’ s been back in this week after being ill. “ Leo is contracted here so until someone meets the valuation he will be our player.
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Hull City manager Grant McCann has warned Leonardo Da Silva Lopes' suitors the midfielder will not be sold on the cheap.
West Bromwich Albion have been linked with the Portugal youth international this summer after being promoted to the Premier League.
Lopes impressed despite Hull's relegation from the Championship last season and the club turned down two offers from MLS side New York Red Bulls in the January transfer window.
Leeds United are also said to be keen on signing the 22-year-old, who has told Hull he wants to leave before the window closes.
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But the Tigers will only allow that to happen on their terms.
McCann told reporters: “Leo wants to leave. He made that very clear at the end of last season. We’ve had a couple of offers for him but none that match our valuation. He’s been back in this week after being ill.
“Leo is contracted here so until someone meets the valuation he will be our player.“
Lopes, who has represented Portugal at under-20 level, played 44 times for Hull after arriving from Wigan Athletic on a three-year deal last year.
Albion's only summer signing so far has been the move to bring Matheus Pereira back to The Hawthorns on a permanent basis but Grady Diangana is also closing in on a return after his successful loan spell.


birminghammail--2020-09-03--Gang that knifed boy, 12, in head still on run despite viral attack footage

A gang of robbers who filmed themselves battering and knifing a 12-year-old boy at a Dudley park have not been caught , officers have revealed .
Despite cops releasing the disturbing clip , which shows the group attacking their victim in Netherton Park , no one has yet been apprehended and enquires continue .
West Midlands Police said the victim suffered three knife wounds to the head , a fractured arm , and his phone was also taken during the violence at around 5pm on June 24 .
Anyone who recognises him is urged to come forward .
Speaking at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` This was a nasty attack but fortunately the knife wounds were not serious .
`` He was left with a fractured arm and the whole experience was extremely traumatic for him .
I would urge anyone who can help our enquiries to get in touch .
`` Contact us via Live Chat or by calling 101 .
Quote crime reference number 20DY/146748P/20 . ''
The viral footage sent shock waves through the community - with many calling for them to hand themselves in .
One said : `` I ca n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poor boy .
If you 're reading this you need to hand yourself in . ''
While another said : `` This makes my blood BOIL !
Why do they think this is ok . ''

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A gang of robbers who filmed themselves battering and knifing a 12-year-old boy at a Dudley park have not been caught, officers have revealed.
Despite cops releasing the disturbing clip, which shows the group attacking their victim in Netherton Park, no one has yet been apprehended and enquires continue.
West Midlands Police said the victim suffered three knife wounds to the head, a fractured arm, and his phone was also taken during the violence at around 5pm on June 24.
Anyone who recognises him is urged to come forward.
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Speaking at the time, PC Emily Wallin said: "This was a nasty attack but fortunately the knife wounds were not serious.
"He was left with a fractured arm and the whole experience was extremely traumatic for him. I would urge anyone who can help our enquiries to get in touch.
"Contact us via Live Chat or by calling 101. Quote crime reference number 20DY/146748P/20."
The viral footage sent shock waves through the community - with many calling for them to hand themselves in.
One said: "I can't believe what I have just watched - poor boy. If you're reading this you need to hand yourself in."
While another said: "This makes my blood BOIL! Why do they think this is ok."


birminghammail--2020-09-03--The Premier League rule change set to affect Aston Villa, West Brom and Wolves

Premier League clubs have voted against the use of five substitutions next season at a top-level meeting of shareholders today .
The ruling was brought in after the 2019/20 restart to protect players and to help clubs get through the crowded fixture schedule .
The so-called 'big six ' - Manchester United , Manchester City , Liverpool , Chelsea , Spurs and Arsenal - had pushed for the ruling to be extended to the 2020/21 season .
Three other clubs showed support for the move , but the proposal was scrapped when 11 clubs , understood to have included newly-promoted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a meeting last month .
The matter was brought to the fore once more following pressure from the country 's biggest clubs and put before another vote .
The outcome was exactly the same with the motion defeated by 11 votes to nine meaning that only three replacements will be permitted .
To get the go ahead 14 clubs would have needed to vote for the plan , which also involved having nine players on the bench instead of seven .
The move is set to be welcomed by the Baggies and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wanderers , who do not have anything like the same level of resources as the country 's elite .
While Villa have a large enough squad , there 's a question mark over their strength in depth given just how costly injuries to two or three key players were for the fortunes of Dean Smith 's side .
Wolves head coach Nuno Espirito Santo is known to favour a tight-knit squad and used fewer players than any other Premier League manager last term .
That 's despite the fact his team played more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any other club owing to their involvement in Europa League qualifying in July last year .
Leeds United and Fulham , who won promotion alongside Albion , were also understood to have voted against the proposal .

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Premier League clubs have voted against the use of five substitutions next season at a top-level meeting of shareholders today.
The ruling was brought in after the 2019/20 restart to protect players and to help clubs get through the crowded fixture schedule.
The so-called 'big six' - Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Spurs and Arsenal - had pushed for the ruling to be extended to the 2020/21 season.
Three other clubs showed support for the move, but the proposal was scrapped when 11 clubs, understood to have included newly-promoted West Bromwich Albion, voted against it at a meeting last month.
The matter was brought to the fore once more following pressure from the country's biggest clubs and put before another vote.
The outcome was exactly the same with the motion defeated by 11 votes to nine meaning that only three replacements will be permitted.
To get the go ahead 14 clubs would have needed to vote for the plan, which also involved having nine players on the bench instead of seven.
The move is set to be welcomed by the Baggies and their Midlands rivals Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers, who do not have anything like the same level of resources as the country's elite.
While Villa have a large enough squad, there's a question mark over their strength in depth given just how costly injuries to two or three key players were for the fortunes of Dean Smith's side.
Wolves head coach Nuno Espirito Santo is known to favour a tight-knit squad and used fewer players than any other Premier League manager last term.
That's despite the fact his team played more games and started their season earlier than any other club owing to their involvement in Europa League qualifying in July last year.
Leeds United and Fulham, who won promotion alongside Albion, were also understood to have voted against the proposal.


birminghammail--2020-09-03--West Brom to pip Villa as Diangana star set for medical - report

The prospect of Aston Villa hijacking West Brom ’ s move for Grady Diangana appears to have receded , according @ @ @ @ @ claim the West Ham United winger is set for a medical with the Baggies on @ @ @ @ @ would be an £18million transfer .
That would scupper Villa ’ s late intrusion into @ @ @ @ @ were credited with an interest by Sky Sports .
Slaven Bilic ’ s Baggies have @ @ @ @ @ - potentially rising to £18m - already accepted for Diangana while Fulham are also reported @ @ @ @ @ England under-21 international played an instrumental role in Albion ’ s promotion to the Premier @ @ @ @ @ West Ham last season .
And he seems set to return .
The 22-year-old scored @ @ @ @ @ further six in 30 Championship appearances in a promising campaign undermined by a hamstring injury @

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The prospect of Aston Villa hijacking West Brom’s move for Grady Diangana appears to have receded, according to reports.
The Telegraph claim the West Ham United winger is set for a medical with the Baggies on Friday morning ahead of what would be an £18million transfer.
That would scupper Villa’s late intrusion into the deal - after they were credited with an interest by Sky Sports.
Slaven Bilic’s Baggies have had a bid of £12m - potentially rising to £18m - already accepted for Diangana while Fulham are also reported to be interested.
The England under-21 international played an instrumental role in Albion’s promotion to the Premier League while on loan from West Ham last season.
And he seems set to return.
The 22-year-old scored eight goals and assisted a further six in 30 Championship appearances in a promising campaign undermined by a hamstring injury.


birminghammail--2020-09-03--Aston Villa transfer news and rumours LIVE

Hello and welcome to LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive on Thursday , September 3 .
We will be keeping you informed on all the key developments across today as Villa 's transfer window gathers pace and the new season draws closer .
We will be adding all the latest Villa news , views and rumours to our live blog throughout the day , with new signings and transfers continually linked to the club .
Matty Cash has arrived from Nottingham Forest to become the club 's first senior signing of the window while , this lunchtime , we 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £18 million-rated Grady Diangana who spent last year on-loan at West Brom .
Brentford striker Ollie Watkins remains a top target for Dean Smith but Villa have n't yet been able to force through a deal .
Bournemouth 's Callum Wilson is also on Villa 's radar as they chase multiple attacking reinforcements .
Manchester United 's back-up goalkeeper Sergio Romero has also been touted for a move to Villa Park for around £10 million , with Smith keen to add cover given Tom Heaton 's long lay-off .
Last week we heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ camp in Wales , and he said of new arrivals : `` Wheels are in motion , that was the reason I stopped back , to sit down with Johan ( Lange ) and strategically plan what we are going to do . ''
So stay with us for today 's transfer blog and be sure to check back for all the latest Villa transfer news and opinion .

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Hello and welcome to LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive on Wednesday, September 9.
We will be keeping you informed on all the key developments across today as Villa's transfer window gathers pace and the new season draws closer.
We will be adding all the latest Villa news, views and rumours to our live blog throughout the day, with new signings and transfers continually linked to the club.
Matty Cash arrived from Nottingham Forest to become the club's first senior signing of the window and Brentford striker Ollie Watkins completed his £28m switch to Villa Park on Wednesday.
Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has also been touted for a move with Dean Smith keen to add cover given Tom Heaton's long lay-off.
So stay with us for today's transfer blog and be sure to check back for all the latest Villa transfer news and opinion.


birminghammail--2020-09-03--Thomas Lemar wants move 'as soon as possible' amid Wolves interest

France international Thomas Lemar is holding out for a move to the Premier League amid reported interest from Wolverhampton Wanderers .
The Atletico Madrid star was first linked with Wolves in the January transfer window having failed to hold down a starting spot with the La Liga giants .
Nothing came to fruition and Lemar stayed put but featured predominantly as a substitute in the second half of the season .
Respected Spanish outlet AS are reporting Molineux is now a potential destination for the 24-year-old this summer .
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The report adds Lemar could leave 'as soon as possible ' for around 30million euros ( £26.7m ) , less than half of the £60m he cost from Monaco two years ago .
A World Cup winner in 2018 , Lemar has made 72 appearances for Atletico and has three years left to run on his contract @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signings are needed after the Europa League semi-final defeat to Sevilla in August .
He said : “ If you look at the team that started the game , it ’ s the same , like the first season .
We made mistakes that we can not repeat .
We need players that can make us stronger , no doubt about it .
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The Atletico Madrid star was first linked with Wolves in the January transfer window having failed to hold down a starting spot with the La Liga giants.
Nothing came to fruition and Lemar stayed put but featured predominantly as a substitute in the second half of the season.
Respected Spanish outlet AS are reporting Molineux is now a potential destination for the 24-year-old this summer.
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They say Lemar has turned down the opportunity to sign for Portuguese champions Porto because he would rather move to England - and Wolves and Everton are interested.
The report adds Lemar could leave 'as soon as possible' for around 30million euros (£26.7m), less than half of the £60m he cost from Monaco two years ago.
A World Cup winner in 2018, Lemar has made 72 appearances for Atletico and has three years left to run on his contract.
Nuno made it clear that new signings are needed after the Europa League semi-final defeat to Sevilla in August.
He said: “If you look at the team that started the game, it’s the same, like the first season. We made mistakes that we cannot repeat. We need players that can make us stronger, no doubt about it.”


birminghammail--2020-09-03--Bristol City fans respond to Villa and Eliasson transfer claim

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