birminghammail--2020-06-09--Callum O'Hare takes to the streets for crazy Coventry City celebration

Aston Villa man Callum O'Hare has been celebrating in style today .
The Villa youngster , currently on loan at Villa 's rivals Coventry City , has been relishing the news of the Sky Blues ' promotion .
Mark Robins ' side cruised to the top of the League One table - and have now been awarded promotion following an EFL decision .
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Google Play Store and App Store A vote by member clubs led to the curtailment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ points-per-game being used to finalise a league table , a decision which has now promoted the Sky Blues to the Championship - as champions .
That has now sparked scenes of celebrations - with O'Hare 's own of note .
Taking to the street with a speaker - and a blue wig - O'Hare led a chant of 'Do n't you know pump it up , City 's going up' Now he 'll enjoy the rest of the campaign off - unless there is a path back into the Villa squad .
With @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of the month , there will need to be a serious push for a resolution from both parties - Villa and O'Hare - to agree to a new deal , but with the player seeking first-team opportunities an exit seems likely .
In the meantime , however , it seems as though there is some celebrating to be done .
And you can see how much it means to O'Hare in our video player above .

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birminghammail--2020-06-09--Adama's next challenge doesn't involve leaving Wolves - Pulis

Adama Traore ’ s next career challenge is to get into the Spain international fold .
That ’ s the message from his former manager , Tony Pulis , amid anticipated summer transfer interest in the Wolves winger from vultures both at home and abroad .
Traore has lit up the top flight this season under Nuno Espirito Santo , striking up an fruitful relationship with centre forward Raul Jimenez - another player who is attracting admiring glances from the big boys in the division .
Pulis , who knows Traore well from their time together at Boro , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talents and spoke particularly highly of him as a person , as much a player .
Very few footballers are being talked about as much as Adama Traore right now .
Traore initially took time to settle at Wolves and spent the vast majority of his first season on Nuno Espirito Santo 's bench , but he 's been a revelation in his second .
Traore 's form in 2019/20 makes the £18million fee Wolves paid Middlesbrough look like a snip and the club are guaranteed to make a profit should any of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nuno bluntly told reporters that Traore would n't leave in January and he was as good as his word .
Wolves are in a very strong position financially under Chinese owners Fosun and have the resources to hang onto Traore again in the summer window .
As always though , there are no guarantees in football - but if Traore is to leave Wolves , it will be on the club 's terms .
What we know so far about his future - READ Why Traore should stay at Wolves - READ He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Molineux , and by doing so can force his way into the thinking of Spain boss Luis Enrique .
“ I think Adama always had the ability to play , ” Pulis told Stats Perform News , via Goal .
“ The big thing was his confidence .
I think I probably caught him at the right time .
He had gone and worked for a few managers who weren ’ t enamoured enough to play him on a regular basis .
“ I obviously knew him as a West Brom manager @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him in the reserves a few times .
His pace and balance was just extraordinary .
“ Going to Middlesbrough , he wasn ’ t in the team when I got there but I wanted to make him a focal point of the team .
We did that and the biggest thing with him is that he grew in confidence and he started to believe in himself .
“ I made him my best friend .
He used to come in and make me a cup of coffee after lunch and we would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ became a friend and he knew he ’ d be first pick on the team sheet .
And the team understood what we could get from him and what we couldn ’ t .
Having said that , as the season progressed , he learned the other side of the game [ defensive ] well as well .
“ You meet people in life who are really , really good people , and Adama is a really good person .
You hope and pray those people get everything out of life that they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gone to Wolves - we didn ’ t want to get rid of him at Middlesbrough , but the only problem was the finances… He went to the right club , stepped up and has murdered it .
“ I think he can only get better .
His temperament and personality is first class .
His next step , I speak to him now and then , his next step is to get a place in the Spanish side .
“ I ’ ll be quite content for him , and I said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He seems happy at Wolves .
He ’ s playing under a manager that ’ s confident with him and gives the respect Adama needs .
“ But Adama ’ s big challenge is seeing if he can get a place in the Spanish team and keep it .
”

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Adama Traore’s next career challenge is to get into the Spain international fold.
That’s the message from his former manager, Tony Pulis, amid anticipated summer transfer interest in the Wolves winger from vultures both at home and abroad.
Traore has lit up the top flight this season under Nuno Espirito Santo, striking up an fruitful relationship with centre forward Raul Jimenez - another player who is attracting admiring glances from the big boys in the division.
Pulis, who knows Traore well from their time together at Boro, is well aware of the winger’s talents and spoke particularly highly of him as a person, as much a player.
Adama Traore transfer latest Very few footballers are being talked about as much as Adama Traore right now. Traore initially took time to settle at Wolves and spent the vast majority of his first season on Nuno Espirito Santo's bench, but he's been a revelation in his second. Traore's form in 2019/20 makes the £18million fee Wolves paid Middlesbrough look like a snip and the club are guaranteed to make a profit should any of the reported interest amount to more. Nuno bluntly told reporters that Traore wouldn't leave in January and he was as good as his word. Wolves are in a very strong position financially under Chinese owners Fosun and have the resources to hang onto Traore again in the summer window. As always though, there are no guarantees in football - but if Traore is to leave Wolves, it will be on the club's terms. What we know so far about his future - READ Why Traore should stay at Wolves - READ
He hopes that Traore ‘settles down’ at Molineux, and by doing so can force his way into the thinking of Spain boss Luis Enrique.
“I think Adama always had the ability to play,” Pulis told Stats Perform News, via Goal. “The big thing was his confidence. I think I probably caught him at the right time. He had gone and worked for a few managers who weren’t enamoured enough to play him on a regular basis.
“I obviously knew him as a West Brom manager watching [Aston] Villa, watched him in the reserves a few times. His pace and balance was just extraordinary.
“Going to Middlesbrough, he wasn’t in the team when I got there but I wanted to make him a focal point of the team. We did that and the biggest thing with him is that he grew in confidence and he started to believe in himself.
“I made him my best friend. He used to come in and make me a cup of coffee after lunch and we would sit down and watch videos. He became a friend and he knew he’d be first pick on the team sheet. And the team understood what we could get from him and what we couldn’t. Having said that, as the season progressed, he learned the other side of the game [defensive] well as well.
“You meet people in life who are really, really good people, and Adama is a really good person. You hope and pray those people get everything out of life that they possibly can.
“He’s gone to Wolves - we didn’t want to get rid of him at Middlesbrough, but the only problem was the finances… He went to the right club, stepped up and has murdered it.
“I think he can only get better. His temperament and personality is first class. His next step, I speak to him now and then, his next step is to get a place in the Spanish side.
“I’ll be quite content for him, and I said this to him, to settle down. He seems happy at Wolves. He’s playing under a manager that’s confident with him and gives the respect Adama needs.
“But Adama’s big challenge is seeing if he can get a place in the Spanish team and keep it.”


birminghammail--2020-06-09--Updates as M6 Toll closed in both directions due to police incident

Police have been forced to shut the M6 Toll in both directions due to an ongoing incident tonight ( June @ @ @ @ @ road between T1 for Curdworth and T3 for Sutton Coldfield has been shut and all @ @ @ @ @ scene from 7.10pm .
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Police have been forced to shut the M6 Toll in both directions due to an ongoing incident tonight (June 9).
The toll road between T1 for Curdworth and T3 for Sutton Coldfield has been shut and all traffic was held at the scene from 7.10pm.
The nature of the incident is not yet known but motorists are being warned of the closure.
Highways England said: "Police incident on the #M6Toll between T1 #Curdworth and T3 #SuttonColdield. The road is currently block both direction. Please follow feed for further update."
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birminghammail--2020-06-09--M6 Toll closed in both directions due to police incident

Police were forced to shut the M6 Toll in both directions due to an incident .
Officers shut the motorway @ @ @ @ @ T3 for Sutton Coldfield this evening ( Tuesday , June 9 ) .
All traffic @ @ @ @ @ scene from 7.10pm .
The nature of the incident is not yet known but motorists @ @ @ @ @ closure .
Highways England shared the news to Twitter , saying : `` Police incident @ @ @ @ @ T1 # Curdworth and T3 # SuttonColdield .
`` The road is currently block both @ @ @ @ @ for further update . ''
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Police were forced to shut the M6 Toll in both directions due to an incident.
Officers shut the motorway between T1 for Curdworth and T3 for Sutton Coldfield this evening (Tuesday, June 9).
All traffic was being held at the scene from 7.10pm.
The nature of the incident is not yet known but motorists were being warned of the closure.
Highways England shared the news to Twitter, saying: "Police incident on the #M6Toll between T1 #Curdworth and T3 #SuttonColdield.
"The road is currently block both direction. Please follow feed for further update."
The motorway reopened with all traffic cleared at around 8.30pm, Highways England said in an update.
BirminghamLive has contacted West Midlands Police for a statement on the incident.


birminghammail--2020-06-09--Neville explains how Jack Grealish reminds him of Eric Cantona

Gary Neville fears that characters like Jack Grealish are being ‘ weaned out ’ of the modern game because of what is expected of them .
Former Manchester United defender turned pundit Neville doesn ’ t believe that players today are afforded the same release as their predecessors from 30 or 40 years ago .
It means that , when they put a foot wrong away from the football pitch , they are criticised all the more .
Neville used Grealish as an example , after he was caught flouting the governmental rules while lockdown was being enforced .
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The player himself issued an apology via his social media channels in the aftermath of the incident .
Neville admits that ex-teammate Eric Cantona would ’ ve likely done the same - he considers the pair , among others , to be ‘ mavericks ’ - a character that he feels is slowly being combed out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more room for characters I think going back to the 80s , 90s , 70s , ” Neville told Sky Sports via the Metro .
“ It was still allowed you could go out for a drink , it wasn ’ t that you were world stars and superstars .
“ You ’ re a football player , you ’ re well known but it ’ s accepted , there was still a connection with the man in the pub if you like .
That ’ s now become detached .
“ Players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put a foot wrong .
We saw Jack Grealish a few weeks ago – he came on and apologised on this show last week .
Obviously he ’ s flouted the lockdown rules but people like Cantona would have flouted lockdown rules .
“ We talk about Gascoigne a couple of weeks ago and the fact he was an incredible person to play with , immense talent , but they ’ re mavericks , they do what they want , they do what they feel .
“ They wake up in the morning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be restricted , they want freedom .
`` Yet what we expect from football players now and how football players are expected , we don ’ t allow that anymore , it ’ s not tolerated .
“ Of course there are boundaries , of course there are lines but the mavericks in the game are being weaned out because of what ’ s expected of them .
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Gary Neville fears that characters like Jack Grealish are being ‘weaned out’ of the modern game because of what is expected of them.
Former Manchester United defender turned pundit Neville doesn’t believe that players today are afforded the same release as their predecessors from 30 or 40 years ago.
It means that, when they put a foot wrong away from the football pitch, they are criticised all the more.
Neville used Grealish as an example, after he was caught flouting the governmental rules while lockdown was being enforced.
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The Aston Villa captain was punished by his club, being fined two weeks’ wages. The player himself issued an apology via his social media channels in the aftermath of the incident.
Neville admits that ex-teammate Eric Cantona would’ve likely done the same - he considers the pair, among others, to be ‘mavericks’ - a character that he feels is slowly being combed out of the game.
“There was more room for characters I think going back to the 80s, 90s, 70s,” Neville told Sky Sports via the Metro. “It was still allowed you could go out for a drink, it wasn’t that you were world stars and superstars.
“You’re a football player, you’re well known but it’s accepted, there was still a connection with the man in the pub if you like. That’s now become detached.
“Players are almost athletes, every time they put a foot wrong. We saw Jack Grealish a few weeks ago – he came on and apologised on this show last week. Obviously he’s flouted the lockdown rules but people like Cantona would have flouted lockdown rules.
“We talk about Gascoigne a couple of weeks ago and the fact he was an incredible person to play with, immense talent, but they’re mavericks, they do what they want, they do what they feel.
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“They wake up in the morning, they don’t want to be restricted, they want freedom.
"Yet what we expect from football players now and how football players are expected, we don’t allow that anymore, it’s not tolerated.
“Of course there are boundaries, of course there are lines but the mavericks in the game are being weaned out because of what’s expected of them.”


birminghammail--2020-06-09--Air Ambulance called to Great Barr street after incident at park

This is the moment medics were called to Great Barr street following an incident at a nearby park .
Emergency units from West Midlands Ambulance – including a team from the Midlands Air Ambulance – can be seen working in Cardington Avenue after the drama on Tuesday , June 9 .
Mobile phone footage captures a marked police vehicle , an air ambulance care car and several paramedics at the scene - close to Full House Takeaway .
An eyewitness told BirminghamLive that the major response was sparked after a 'motorcyclist had fallen ' at around 5pm .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
`` Apparently a man fell off his motorbike while he was on the park . ''
Many others took to social media to show their concern at the sheer amount of crews .
`` Oh that does n't look good , '' one said .
`` I drove by this earlier and I was wondering what was going on .
I do hope whoever it is will be ok. '' It is not currently known what the incident was but West Midlands Police 's press office has also been contacted for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been approached for a comment .

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This is the moment medics were called to Great Barr street following an incident at a nearby park.
Emergency units from West Midlands Ambulance – including a team from the Midlands Air Ambulance – can be seen working in Cardington Avenue after the drama on Tuesday, June 9.
Mobile phone footage captures a marked police vehicle, an air ambulance care car and several paramedics at the scene - close to Full House Takeaway.
An eyewitness told BirminghamLive that the major response was sparked after a 'motorcyclist had fallen' at around 5pm.
"It all happens on Cardington," she said. "Apparently a man fell off his motorbike while he was on the park."
Many others took to social media to show their concern at the sheer amount of crews.
"Oh that doesn't look good," one said. "I drove by this earlier and I was wondering what was going on. I do hope whoever it is will be ok."
It is not currently known what the incident was but West Midlands Police's press office has also been contacted for a comment.
West Midlands Ambulance Service has been approached for a comment.


birminghammail--2020-06-09--Diangana ready to give Bilic a big West Brom headache

Grady Diangana back on the Hawthorns turf - it ’ s a sight that West Brom fans the country over will be particularly encouraged by .
Albion ’ s hosting of Birmingham City next Saturday will be five months to the day since Diangana suffered a significant set-back in his return from a hamstring injury - picked up , ironically , against Blues in the reverse fixture in December .
West Ham loanee Diangana , whose form was electric in the first half of the campaign , is now back in full contact training with the rest of the Albion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mini campaign , during which time they ’ ll be aiming to seal promotion - having laid the groundwork in the earlier parts of the season .
Having Diangana back in the selection mix will only strengthen Slaven Bilic ’ s hand further ; reinforcements were added in January to help deal with the winger ’ s absence , so competition upon his return is stern indeed .
And with Albion moving training to The Hawthorns this week , so that they can best prepare themselves to playing in an unusually empty stadium @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s social media channels shared a photo of Diangana limbering up for the action to come .
“ Getting prepped for the final stretch , ” Albion posted , accompanied with a photo of Diangana back out in familiar Hawthorns surroundings .
There have been some suggestions on social media on Tuesday that Diangana had pulled up in training - BirminghamLive understands that wasn ’ t the case .

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Grady Diangana back on the Hawthorns turf - it’s a sight that West Brom fans the country over will be particularly encouraged by.
Albion’s hosting of Birmingham City next Saturday will be five months to the day since Diangana suffered a significant set-back in his return from a hamstring injury - picked up, ironically, against Blues in the reverse fixture in December.
West Ham loanee Diangana, whose form was electric in the first half of the campaign, is now back in full contact training with the rest of the Albion squad as they prepare for their nine-match mini campaign, during which time they’ll be aiming to seal promotion - having laid the groundwork in the earlier parts of the season.
Having Diangana back in the selection mix will only strengthen Slaven Bilic’s hand further; reinforcements were added in January to help deal with the winger’s absence, so competition upon his return is stern indeed.
And with Albion moving training to The Hawthorns this week, so that they can best prepare themselves to playing in an unusually empty stadium when the Championship resumes, the club’s social media channels shared a photo of Diangana limbering up for the action to come.
“Getting prepped for the final stretch,” Albion posted, accompanied with a photo of Diangana back out in familiar Hawthorns surroundings.
There have been some suggestions on social media on Tuesday that Diangana had pulled up in training - BirminghamLive understands that wasn’t the case.


birminghammail--2020-06-09--Gatwick Airport's North Terminal to reopen with first flight to Glasgow

Gatwick Airport is set to reopen its North Terminal next week beginning with a flight to Glasgow .
It had been forced to close one of its two terminals at the beginning of April because of coronavirus and had restricted scheduled operations to just eight hours a day .
The airport consolidated its operations into the South Terminal due to the collapse in air travel during the pandemic .
The single runway , which is normally the busiest in the world , has been used for scheduled flights only between 2pm and 10pm each day .
It will now will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flights from Monday , June 15 .
EasyJet is operating the first flight and Blue Islands , Ryanair , Vueling and Wizz Air will also resume services .
Passengers should expect enhanced safety measures with travellers asked to cover their faces at all times until boarding although the airport says it will not be introducing temperature checks .
Should passengers forget their masks , the airport has provided vending machines which will sell packs of four for £3 .
The airport will not profit from the sales and 80p is set to go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ access hand sanitisers throughout the airport and there will be signs reminding people to practice social distancing .
To further enhance hygiene measures , an anti-viral film will coat security trays and these will be washed every hour .
The airport is also testing a UV system which should burn any virus off the trays before the next passenger uses them .
The airport says it will begin to reopen shops inside the terminal as well as Duty Free when passenger numbers increase .
The shuttle train will also begin operating again on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still available .

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Gatwick Airport is set to reopen its North Terminal next week beginning with a flight to Glasgow.
It had been forced to close one of its two terminals at the beginning of April because of coronavirus and had restricted scheduled operations to just eight hours a day.
The airport consolidated its operations into the South Terminal due to the collapse in air travel during the pandemic.
The single runway, which is normally the busiest in the world, has been used for scheduled flights only between 2pm and 10pm each day.
It will now will revert back to 6am-10pm and resume limited flights from Monday, June 15.
EasyJet is operating the first flight and Blue Islands, Ryanair, Vueling and Wizz Air will also resume services.
Passengers should expect enhanced safety measures with travellers asked to cover their faces at all times until boarding although the airport says it will not be introducing temperature checks.
Should passengers forget their masks, the airport has provided vending machines which will sell packs of four for £3.
The airport will not profit from the sales and 80p is set to go to a local charity.
Travellers can access hand sanitisers throughout the airport and there will be signs reminding people to practice social distancing.
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To further enhance hygiene measures, an anti-viral film will coat security trays and these will be washed every hour.
The airport is also testing a UV system which should burn any virus off the trays before the next passenger uses them.
The airport says it will begin to reopen shops inside the terminal as well as Duty Free when passenger numbers increase.
The shuttle train will also begin operating again on Monday and its special assistance services are still available.


birminghammail--2020-06-09--Alan Hutton shares intriguing West Brom friendly update

Aston Villa 's season will get back underway on June 17 as they take on Sheffield United - but ahead of that the Villans had help from a local rival as they prepared for a Premier League return .
West Bromwich Albion paid a visit to Villa Park to aid in Villa 's planning - with the two teams playing a training match that finished 2-2 - with Keinan Davis and Jack Grealish ensuring an even result thanks to their goals .
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Google Play Store and App Store However , one Villa insider has opened up on the game revealing how Jack Grealish got on during the practice session .
`` Everybody ’ s really good .
They had a closed doors game the other day that went well so everybody got minutes , '' said Alan Hutton to Football Insider .
`` John McGinn got minutes , from what I ’ ve heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There were a lot of positives and I think they play again in the next couple of days .
`` They ’ re really ramping it up now , they ’ re back in full-time .
I think everybody came in looking well so it ’ s looking good .
People are desperate to get back to normal and playing games .
`` It ’ s a massive game to start with , it ’ s huge , the pressure is going to be on but hopefully we can get through that and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is just the start for Villa , who will double up with a visit to Leicester City .
Sheffield United , Villa 's opposition in their first game back , will take on Hull City in their own practice match this weekend .

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Aston Villa's season will get back underway on June 17 as they take on Sheffield United - but ahead of that the Villans had help from a local rival as they prepared for a Premier League return.
West Bromwich Albion paid a visit to Villa Park to aid in Villa's planning - with the two teams playing a training match that finished 2-2 - with Keinan Davis and Jack Grealish ensuring an even result thanks to their goals.
The training match wasn't open to the public, and thus information has been scarce on the performances of the two teams.
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However, one Villa insider has opened up on the game revealing how Jack Grealish got on during the practice session.
"Everybody’s really good. They had a closed doors game the other day that went well so everybody got minutes," said Alan Hutton to Football Insider.
"John McGinn got minutes, from what I’ve heard Jack Grealish seemingly played really well. There were a lot of positives and I think they play again in the next couple of days.
"They’re really ramping it up now, they’re back in full-time. I think everybody came in looking well so it’s looking good. People are desperate to get back to normal and playing games.
"It’s a massive game to start with, it’s huge, the pressure is going to be on but hopefully we can get through that and build confidence."
However, this is just the start for Villa, who will double up with a visit to Leicester City.
Sheffield United, Villa's opposition in their first game back, will take on Hull City in their own practice match this weekend.


birminghammail--2020-06-09--Birmingham's coronavirus-related death toll reaches 1,148

The number of coronavirus-related deaths in Birmingham has reached 1,148 , the latest data has revealed .
A further 17 more deaths involving Covid-19 have been recorded in the city within the latest figures released on Tuesday ( June 9 ) by the Office for National Statistics .
That figure totals the number of deaths registered up to June 6 where the virus is mentioned on the death certificate - which is down from 32 the week before .
The most-recent tragedies include eight deaths in hospitals , a fall from 20 a week before , and five deaths in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Of the total 1,148 deaths in Birmingham since the start of the pandemic , most ( 849 ) took place in hospital , but one in six ( 16 % ) were in care homes , a total of 189 .
There were also 53 deaths recorded at home , 28 in hospices , and 29 elsewhere .
Elsewhere covers deaths outside and people declared dead on arrival at hospital .
Figures from Public Health England show two in five care homes in Birmingham have reported outbreaks of coronavirus .
There have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 outbreaks reported in care homes in Birmingham between March 9 and May 31 .
That means 38 % of the 298 care homes in the area have had cases .
In the week ending May 31 , there was one new suspected or confirmed outbreak in care homes in the area .
A total of 50,107 deaths had been registered across the UK with Covid-19 on the death certificate up until May 29 .
That included 43,248 deaths in England , 3,911 in Scotland , 2,194 in Wales , and 754 in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the week ending May 29 , 1,822 mentioned Covid-19 , the lowest number of deaths involving Covid-19 in the past eight weeks .
To pay tribute to your loved one as part of our living document , you can get in touch by emailing newsdesk @ birminghamlive.co.uk .

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The number of coronavirus-related deaths in Birmingham has reached 1,148, the latest data has revealed.
A further 17 more deaths involving Covid-19 have been recorded in the city within the latest figures released on Tuesday (June 9) by the Office for National Statistics.
That figure totals the number of deaths registered up to June 6 where the virus is mentioned on the death certificate - which is down from 32 the week before.
The most-recent tragedies include eight deaths in hospitals, a fall from 20 a week before, and five deaths in care homes, down from 11.
Of the total 1,148 deaths in Birmingham since the start of the pandemic, most (849) took place in hospital, but one in six (16%) were in care homes, a total of 189.
There were also 53 deaths recorded at home, 28 in hospices, and 29 elsewhere.
Elsewhere covers deaths outside and people declared dead on arrival at hospital.
Figures from Public Health England show two in five care homes in Birmingham have reported outbreaks of coronavirus.
There have been a total of 114 suspected or confirmed Covid-19 outbreaks reported in care homes in Birmingham between March 9 and May 31.
That means 38% of the 298 care homes in the area have had cases.
In the week ending May 31, there was one new suspected or confirmed outbreak in care homes in the area.
A total of 50,107 deaths had been registered across the UK with Covid-19 on the death certificate up until May 29.
That included 43,248 deaths in England, 3,911 in Scotland, 2,194 in Wales, and 754 in Northern Ireland.
Of the deaths registered in the week ending May 29, 1,822 mentioned Covid-19, the lowest number of deaths involving Covid-19 in the past eight weeks.
To pay tribute to your loved one as part of our living document, you can get in touch by emailing newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk.


birminghammail--2020-06-09--Villa urge supporters to back Dean Smith ahead of crucial run-in

Aston Villa have launched an initiative and are calling on all supporters around the world to get involved ahead of the highly anticipated return of the Premier League next week .
Villa ’ s remaining ten matches , during which time they ’ ll look to avoid relegation back to the Championship , will of course be behind closed doors .
Villa are hoping that supporters , though , can be involved in a virtual sense .
Having appealed for flags that can be draped around the empty stands when they host Sheffield United at Villa Park next Wednesday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supporters via the screens and the pitchside LEDs on match-day .
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The full instructions to interested fans , as per the club ’ s website , read ... • No sound is required for the video , only visuals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ review and approval • Include name and Fan ID ( where possible ) • Videos received before 3pm on Wednesday , June 10 will be considered in time for our opening fixture against Sheffield United .
Videos are welcomed after this date for the club ’ s matches going forwards .
The sending in of flags and videos are two ideas among a number more that Villa have announced they ’ ll be sharing with fans ahead of the big restart .
Villa still have six matches left to play on home soil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they welcome Chelsea , Wolves , Manchester United , Crystal Palace and Arsenal before the end of July .

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Villa’s remaining ten matches, during which time they’ll look to avoid relegation back to the Championship, will of course be behind closed doors.
Villa are hoping that supporters, though, can be involved in a virtual sense.
Having appealed for flags that can be draped around the empty stands when they host Sheffield United at Villa Park next Wednesday, the Lions are also looking to involve supporters via the screens and the pitchside LEDs on match-day.
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Via their website, Villa have asked fans to film themselves celebrating a ‘goal’, or generally showing their support for the club.
The full instructions to interested fans, as per the club’s website, read...
No sound is required for the video, only visuals
Required video length is approximately 10 seconds
MP4 is preferred, mobile phone footage is suitable
Email to marketingteam@avfc.co.uk for review and approval
Include name and Fan ID (where possible)
Videos received before 3pm on Wednesday, June 10 will be considered in time for our opening fixture against Sheffield United. Videos are welcomed after this date for the club’s matches going forwards.
The sending in of flags and videos are two ideas among a number more that Villa have announced they’ll be sharing with fans ahead of the big restart.
Villa still have six matches left to play on home soil this term.
After Sheffield United, they welcome Chelsea, Wolves, Manchester United, Crystal Palace and Arsenal before the end of July.


birminghammail--2020-06-09--Hospital staff line route & clap at healthcare worker's funeral

A poignant tribute has been paid by colleagues to a Worcestershire health care worker who died last month from CoViD-19 .
Staff lined the entrance to Worcestershire Royal Hospital and clapped as Carlos Sia ’ s funeral cortege drove through the hospital site on Tuesday ( June 9 ) .
In a post on Twitter Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust said : “ Today we mourned the loss of one of our own .
“ Carlos Sia , a healthcare assistant at Worcestershire Royal Hospital , sadly passed away in May with COVID-19 .
“ His family arranged for his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could pay respect to a much-loved colleague and friend.
” Carlos was 62 , and married with four children and came to work in the UK from the Philippines .
He died in the same hospital he worked in - Worcestershire Royal Hospital - on Friday , May 15 , from CoVid-19 , after being cared for by his colleagues for several weeks .
Carlos , who was also known as `` Tito '' , lived in Worcester with his wife and daughter , and had three sons in the Philippines .
His @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assistant in the hospital 's elderly care team , and his daughter , Clair , is a nurse on the acute stroke unit .
The trust that runs the site said his family `` were in our thoughts at this sad time '' .
Trust boss Matthew Hopkins said Mr Sia was `` much-loved '' .
He said : `` His quiet , gentle and respectful nature , his generosity of spirit , his sense of humour and his calming influence also made him popular with patients . ''
Mr Sia worked on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and had been with Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust for five years .
A friend of the family , Fritzie Darlene , paid tribute to Carlos on a GoFundMe page to pay fir funeral costs .
They said : `` Our papa Carlos was very caring and a loving husband to our mom , which is why it is very difficult for us to accept his passing .
`` He was very professional and showed dedication to his work until the very end .
`` As a family , we would like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comforted us and offered help in our moment of grief .
May we all remember our dear father as a great man that he truly is.
” He was the third NHS health care worker in Worcestershire to die after contracting coronavirus .
Two other local NHS workers have also died due to coronavirus .
Julie Omar , a sister at the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch , and Jodon Gait , a healthcare assistant at Worcestershire Royal , both died in recent weeks .
Julie Omar , a 52-year-old nurse , died in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been working as a sister on a trauma and orthopaedic ward at the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch .
She had been self-isolating at home but her condition deteriorated and she died .
She was married with a daughter .
And in April , healthcare assistant Jodon Gait , also from the Philippines , succumbed to the disease .

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A poignant tribute has been paid by colleagues to a Worcestershire health care worker who died last month from CoViD-19.
Staff lined the entrance to Worcestershire Royal Hospital and clapped as Carlos Sia’s funeral cortege drove through the hospital site on Tuesday (June 9).
In a post on Twitter Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust said: “Today we mourned the loss of one of our own.
“Carlos Sia, a healthcare assistant at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, sadly passed away in May with COVID-19.
“His family arranged for his funeral procession to pass by so staff could pay respect to a much-loved colleague and friend.”
Carlos was 62, and married with four children and came to work in the UK from the Philippines.
He died in the same hospital he worked in - Worcestershire Royal Hospital - on Friday, May 15, from CoVid-19, after being cared for by his colleagues for several weeks.
Carlos, who was also known as "Tito", lived in Worcester with his wife and daughter, and had three sons in the Philippines.
His wife, Cindy, is a healthcare assistant in the hospital's elderly care team, and his daughter, Clair, is a nurse on the acute stroke unit.
The trust that runs the site said his family "were in our thoughts at this sad time". Trust boss Matthew Hopkins said Mr Sia was "much-loved". He said: "His quiet, gentle and respectful nature, his generosity of spirit, his sense of humour and his calming influence also made him popular with patients."
Mr Sia worked on Avon 2, an elderly care ward, and had been with Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust for five years.
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A friend of the family, Fritzie Darlene, paid tribute to Carlos on a GoFundMe page to pay fir funeral costs. They said: "Our papa Carlos was very caring and a loving husband to our mom, which is why it is very difficult for us to accept his passing.
"He was very professional and showed dedication to his work until the very end.
"As a family, we would like to express our gratitude to everyone who comforted us and offered help in our moment of grief. May we all remember our dear father as a great man that he truly is.”
He was the third NHS health care worker in Worcestershire to die after contracting coronavirus.
Two other local NHS workers have also died due to coronavirus. Julie Omar, a sister at the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch, and Jodon Gait, a healthcare assistant at Worcestershire Royal, both died in recent weeks.
Julie Omar, a 52-year-old nurse, died in April from the disease. She had been working as a sister on a trauma and orthopaedic ward at the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch.
She had been self-isolating at home but her condition deteriorated and she died. She was married with a daughter.
And in April, healthcare assistant Jodon Gait, also from the Philippines, succumbed to the disease.
Jodon, aged 46, worked at the Royal Worcestershire Hospital.


birminghammail--2020-06-09--Chris Wilder steps up training plan ahead of crucial Aston Villa clash

Sheffield United are ramping up their preparations ahead of their clash with Aston Villa .
The Blades will travel to Villa Park on June 17 to kick off a Premier League return - with Villa playing their game-in-hand at home against Chris Wilder 's side .
Ahead of that , the Blades will take on Hull City in a friendly match to bring their match fitness levels up to speed .
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Villa themselves participated in a match against West Brom last weekend to move ahead with matchday plans - playing out a 2-2 draw during a training game against the Baggies .
Both Keinan Davis and Jack Grealish scored to bring Villa level , as Dean Smith rotated his team around in-game to give players match minutes - including a returning John McGinn .
The match appears to have paid dividends for Smith and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City this week in a friendly match following the Baggies training session .
Now , Sheffield United are gearing up their own plans ahead of June 17 .


birminghammail--2020-06-09--Dean Smith checking on the youngsters ahead of Villa's return

Dean Smith has included Aaron Ramsey and Louie Barry in his first-team training plans as Aston Villa prepare for the return of the Premier League .
Teenage midfielder Ramsey is among a number of promising players from the Villa youth set-up that Smith is keeping an eye on with top flight action around the corner .
Barry , who arrived from Barcelona earlier this season , is also being included .
The Lions are battling relegation without centre forward Wesley Moraes and goalkeeper Tom Heaton , but midfielder John McGinn and forward Keinan Davis are back in training and will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they ’ re called upon .
But Smith is taking an interest in the next generation of Villans who are hoping to make a splash in the first-team picture in the coming months and years , and has included them in training at Bodymoor Heath ahead of the curtain raiser with Sheffield United next Wednesday .
Ramsey is a central midfielder and is the brother of fellow Villan and Doncaster Rovers loanee Jacob , with a third Ramsey also in the academy .
Aaron made three appearances in the Under-18 Premier League last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 16 appearances in all competitions this term at the same level , prior to the curtailing of the campaign .
As well as Ramsey and Barry , Tyreik Wright , Mungo Bridge , Jack Clarke and Kaine Kesler have all been partaking in first-team training with the likes of Jack Grealish , Tyrone Mings and Mbwana Samatta .

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Dean Smith has included Aaron Ramsey and Louie Barry in his first-team training plans as Aston Villa prepare for the return of the Premier League.
Teenage midfielder Ramsey is among a number of promising players from the Villa youth set-up that Smith is keeping an eye on with top flight action around the corner.
Barry, who arrived from Barcelona earlier this season, is also being included.
The Lions are battling relegation without centre forward Wesley Moraes and goalkeeper Tom Heaton, but midfielder John McGinn and forward Keinan Davis are back in training and will be ready to feature if and when they’re called upon.
But Smith is taking an interest in the next generation of Villans who are hoping to make a splash in the first-team picture in the coming months and years, and has included them in training at Bodymoor Heath ahead of the curtain raiser with Sheffield United next Wednesday.
Ramsey is a central midfielder and is the brother of fellow Villan and Doncaster Rovers loanee Jacob, with a third Ramsey also in the academy.
Aaron made three appearances in the Under-18 Premier League last season, and scored six goals in 16 appearances in all competitions this term at the same level, prior to the curtailing of the campaign.
As well as Ramsey and Barry, Tyreik Wright, Mungo Bridge, Jack Clarke and Kaine Kesler have all been partaking in first-team training with the likes of Jack Grealish, Tyrone Mings and Mbwana Samatta.


birminghammail--2020-06-09--More shops to re-open on Monday - but still no pubs or hairdressers

More shops will be allowed to re-open from Monday , Business Secretary Alok Sharma has confirmed .
But you still wo n't be able to go to the pub - or get a haircut .
Speaking at the daily Downing Street press conference , Mr Sharma said : `` I can confirm today that retail outlets which have been required to be closed will be ale to open their doors again from Monday June 15 '' so long as they comply with government guidelines designed to prevent the spread of the virus .
`` This is the latest step in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will enable high streets up and down the country to spring back to life . ''
Shops selling essential items , such as those selling food and pharamacies , have been open throughout the coronavirus pandemic .
Earlier today the Bullring announced the list of shops which were opening in the centre from Monday .
A few others , including car showrooms and outdor markets , have already been allowed to re-open .
Mr Sharma said shops had been given time to put government guidance into effect , allowing shops to re-open safely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must complete a Covid-19 risk assessment and take the necessary steps to manage those risks as is their legal obligation '' .
Shops must display a notice which customers can see , confirming they are following the guidance , he said .
The hospitality industry , including restaurants and pubs , will remain closed until at least July 4 , as will services such as barbers and hairdressers .
Mr Sharma said : “ Of course , there are businesses which still remain closed .
As soon as we can we will publish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pubs and bars , as well as hairdressers , barbers , nail bars and related services .
“ I know there ’ s been a lot of speculation about when we might be able to reopen these parts of the economy and I completely understand why we ’ re all so keen to get them back up and running , and I absolutely share that enthusiasm .
“ But we continue to follow the road map which set out our ambition to reopen these sectors from July 4 at the earliest.
” The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government confirmed some primary school pupils would have to wait until September to go back to school , despite previously setting ambition of allowing every primary pupil back into classrooms before the summer holidays .
Today ’ s figures show there have been 45,408 were deaths where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate , including suspected cases , across the UK .

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More shops will be allowed to re-open from Monday, Business Secretary Alok Sharma has confirmed.
But you still won't be able to go to the pub - or get a haircut.
Speaking at the daily Downing Street press conference, Mr Sharma said: "I can confirm today that retail outlets which have been required to be closed will be ale to open their doors again from Monday June 15" so long as they comply with government guidelines designed to prevent the spread of the virus.
"This is the latest step in the careful restarting of our economy and will enable high streets up and down the country to spring back to life."
Shops selling essential items, such as those selling food and pharamacies, have been open throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
Earlier today the Bullring announced the list of shops which were opening in the centre from Monday.
A few others, including car showrooms and outdor markets, have already been allowed to re-open.
Mr Sharma said shops had been given time to put government guidance into effect, allowing shops to re-open safely.
"Any business that is open must complete a Covid-19 risk assessment and take the necessary steps to manage those risks as is their legal obligation".
Shops must display a notice which customers can see, confirming they are following the guidance, he said.
The hospitality industry, including restaurants and pubs, will remain closed until at least July 4, as will services such as barbers and hairdressers.
Mr Sharma said: “Of course, there are businesses which still remain closed. As soon as we can we will publish further safer working guidance for restaurants, pubs and bars, as well as hairdressers, barbers, nail bars and related services.
“I know there’s been a lot of speculation about when we might be able to reopen these parts of the economy and I completely understand why we’re all so keen to get them back up and running, and I absolutely share that enthusiasm.
“But we continue to follow the road map which set out our ambition to reopen these sectors from July 4 at the earliest.”
The announcement came on the same day the Government confirmed some primary school pupils would have to wait until September to go back to school, despite previously setting ambition of allowing every primary pupil back into classrooms before the summer holidays.
Today’s figures show there have been 45,408 were deaths where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate, including suspected cases, across the UK.


birminghammail--2020-06-09--Man United players Blues could loan as part of Bellingham transfer

For most Birmingham City fans , there is a grudging acceptance that Jude Bellingham ’ s time at St Andrew 's is finite .
The talented 16-year-old has been sensational this season , playing with a maturity beyond his tender years .
Understandably , those performances have attracted interest from some of Europe ’ s top clubs including Borussia Dortmund and Manchester United .
Blues ’ financial woes mean a sale is more than necessary , and Bellingham ’ s willingness to sign a contract has ensured the club will earn the maximum amount from his transfer .
But while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close , United remain interested observers .
The chance to secure one of the best young English midfielders available will be appealing to Ole Gunnar Soslkjaer , and if the two clubs can agree a deal , it may be a smart idea for Birmingham to ask for loan players as part of the agreement .
With that in mind , here are three United prospects Blues could target ...
The central midfielder is seen as one of United ’ s brightest prospects , and he has already played eight times for Soslkjaer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deep-lying midfielder who tries to get forward when he can , Garner has an impressive return of eight goals in 10 Premier League 2 games this season .
With the news that Craig Gardner is retiring , Birmingham will be looking to add energy and composure to the middle of the park , while Garner needs regular first-team action as he prepares for the next phase of his development .
It ’ s a deal that could suit all concerned .
The Dutch winger looked set to exit Old Trafford earlier in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A traditional wideman who likes to hug the touchline and beat a man before firing in a cross , Chong has seen increased exposure to the first-team this year .
He made his first Premier League appearance in four months in February and followed that up with an assist during the 5-0 win over Champions League rivals Club Brugge .
While still very much untested when it comes to first-team football , Chong could be an excellent option to have from the bench , at the very least , and his willingness to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the likes of Lukas Jutkiewicz .
Once viewed as a bright prospect at Old Trafford , it ’ s fair to say things haven ’ t gone according to plan for Timothy Fosu-Mensah .
Loan spells at Crystal Palace and Fulham didn ’ t help matters , and the defender will soon be in the final 12 months of his deal at Old Trafford .
Able to play a variety of positions , both in defence and midfield , he also has represented the Netherlands at senior international level .
That pedigree @ @ @ @ @ @ @ potential , and it could be at Birmingham that he unlocks it .
Regular game-time in the second tier could allow Fosu-Mensah to generate the momentum required to rebuild his career , and if it works out then the Blues could even seek a permanent transfer .

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For most Birmingham City fans, there is a grudging acceptance that Jude Bellingham’s time at St Andrew's is finite.
The talented 16-year-old has been sensational this season, playing with a maturity beyond his tender years.
Understandably, those performances have attracted interest from some of Europe’s top clubs including Borussia Dortmund and Manchester United.
Blues’ financial woes mean a sale is more than necessary, and Bellingham’s willingness to sign a contract has ensured the club will earn the maximum amount from his transfer.
But while reports claim a deal with Dortmund is close, United remain interested observers.
The chance to secure one of the best young English midfielders available will be appealing to Ole Gunnar Soslkjaer, and if the two clubs can agree a deal, it may be a smart idea for Birmingham to ask for loan players as part of the agreement. With that in mind, here are three United prospects Blues could target...
James Garner
The central midfielder is seen as one of United’s brightest prospects, and he has already played eight times for Soslkjaer’s first-team this season.
A deep-lying midfielder who tries to get forward when he can, Garner has an impressive return of eight goals in 10 Premier League 2 games this season.
With the news that Craig Gardner is retiring, Birmingham will be looking to add energy and composure to the middle of the park, while Garner needs regular first-team action as he prepares for the next phase of his development. It’s a deal that could suit all concerned.
Tahith Chong
The Dutch winger looked set to exit Old Trafford earlier in the year before agreeing a contract extension.
A traditional wideman who likes to hug the touchline and beat a man before firing in a cross, Chong has seen increased exposure to the first-team this year.
He made his first Premier League appearance in four months in February and followed that up with an assist during the 5-0 win over Champions League rivals Club Brugge.
While still very much untested when it comes to first-team football, Chong could be an excellent option to have from the bench, at the very least, and his willingness to throw a cross in could be perfect for the likes of Lukas Jutkiewicz.
Timothy Fosu-Mensah
Once viewed as a bright prospect at Old Trafford, it’s fair to say things haven’t gone according to plan for Timothy Fosu-Mensah.
Loan spells at Crystal Palace and Fulham didn’t help matters, and the defender will soon be in the final 12 months of his deal at Old Trafford.
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Able to play a variety of positions, both in defence and midfield, he also has represented the Netherlands at senior international level.
That pedigree should give some indication as to his potential, and it could be at Birmingham that he unlocks it.
Regular game-time in the second tier could allow Fosu-Mensah to generate the momentum required to rebuild his career, and if it works out then the Blues could even seek a permanent transfer.


birminghammail--2020-06-09--Villa's Callum O'Hare reacts to Coventry City sealing promotion

Callum O'Hare has plenty to celebrate today as Coventry City 's promotion to the Championship was confirmed .
The Aston Villa youngster joined the Sky Blues earlier this season , and has impressed as Mark Robins ' side surged to promotion .
Now , the EFL have rewarded Coventry City 's efforts - declaring them as League One champions following the curtailment of the season .
A points-per-game decision promoted the Sky Blues and Rotherham .
This latest update was much to the delight of O'Hare - who is clearly enjoying the good news for the Sky Blues .
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He also shared a video of the Coventry dressing room - himself included - sharing in a rousing rendition of Neil Diamond 's Sweet Caroline as promotion to the second tier was confirmed off-the-pitch .
There is still a lot to be resolved regarding the player 's immediate future , though @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Park still remains in doubt .
The talented playmaker has n't experienced a true taste of first team football at the club , and will find his path forward blocked by Jack Grealish - and should Grealish move on there is no guarantee of a starting role for the player .
The latest reports state that Villa have yet to break through on a deal that is acceptable for O'Hare - who is seeking regular playing time after a number of years impressing in League Two and League One for both Carlisle and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but set up for O'Hare to depart - but a relaxation in squad registration rules and the completion of the EFL League One season could see him called up to the Villa first team ahead of a crucial run in .

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Callum O'Hare has plenty to celebrate today as Coventry City's promotion to the Championship was confirmed.
The Aston Villa youngster joined the Sky Blues earlier this season, and has impressed as Mark Robins' side surged to promotion.
Now, the EFL have rewarded Coventry City's efforts - declaring them as League One champions following the curtailment of the season. A points-per-game decision promoted the Sky Blues and Rotherham.
This latest update was much to the delight of O'Hare - who is clearly enjoying the good news for the Sky Blues.
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"DON'T YOU KNOW PUMP IT UP" tweeted O'Hare - without the follow-up of 'City's going up'.
He also shared a video of the Coventry dressing room - himself included - sharing in a rousing rendition of Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline as promotion to the second tier was confirmed off-the-pitch.
There is still a lot to be resolved regarding the player's immediate future, though.
O'Hare's contract situation at Villa Park still remains in doubt. The talented playmaker hasn't experienced a true taste of first team football at the club, and will find his path forward blocked by Jack Grealish - and should Grealish move on there is no guarantee of a starting role for the player.
The latest reports state that Villa have yet to break through on a deal that is acceptable for O'Hare - who is seeking regular playing time after a number of years impressing in League Two and League One for both Carlisle and Coventry.
Now, it seems all but set up for O'Hare to depart - but a relaxation in squad registration rules and the completion of the EFL League One season could see him called up to the Villa first team ahead of a crucial run in.


birminghammail--2020-06-09--Poignant WW1 collection is up for auction

The First World War militaria collection of a man who spent a decade sharing his specialist knowledge as a volunteer at the National Memorial Arboretum is to go up for auction .
David Bryant , who died shortly before Christmas 2019 aged 71 , was particularly interested in the Birmingham Pals – infantry battalions of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment – and the Tank Regiment .
He would make pilgrimages to memorials in France and Belgium and place specially printed crosses on soldiers ’ graves .
As a meet and greet volunteer tour guide at the National Memorial Arboretum , David @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the depth of his knowledge continually impressed visitors , fellow volunteers and staff alike .
Now the Tamworth man ’ s carefully accumulated collection of World War One memorabilia and medals is coming up for sale at The Lichfield Auction Centre with Richard Winterton Auctioneers .
The online-only auction from 10am on Monday , June 22 , includes an archive of more than 200 books , framed medals , memorial death plaques to fallen soldiers including Birmingham Pals , cap badges , trench art and photograph albums with WW1 postcards .
One poignant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a battlefield site and a crucifix made from inert ammunition .
The entire collection is estimated to fetch in excess of £2,000 .
“ David was very particular with what he acquired for the collection – every item had to be something he could research , ” said a family spokesperson .
“ Birmingham Pals was his pet subject along with World War One tanks .
He knew all the history .
“ We are so proud of everything David accomplished and we want his collection to go to people who really care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the sale will go to David ’ s children , Hayley and Nick .
“ This is a beautiful collection of WW1 militaria which has been lovingly put together with a great deal of passion and knowledge , ” said Nick Thompson , medals and militaria specialist at Richard Winterton Auctioneers .
“ It will particularly appeal to collectors who are interested in Birmingham Pals.
” Richard Winterton Auctioneers ’ new weekly online-only Antiques & Home Sales on Mondays , starting from June 15 , feature jewellery , watches , militaria , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , antiques , collectables and memorabilia .
All sales have been moved online due to COVID-19 safety measures and the family firm offers a range of options for contactless , appointment-only valuations as well as estimates via email and WhatsApp .
Stringently observed procedures are also in place for house clearances .

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The First World War militaria collection of a man who spent a decade sharing his specialist knowledge as a volunteer at the National Memorial Arboretum is to go up for auction.
David Bryant, who died shortly before Christmas 2019 aged 71, was particularly interested in the Birmingham Pals – infantry battalions of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment – and the Tank Regiment.
He would make pilgrimages to memorials in France and Belgium and place specially printed crosses on soldiers’ graves.
As a meet and greet volunteer tour guide at the National Memorial Arboretum, David carried out guided and buggy tours and the depth of his knowledge continually impressed visitors, fellow volunteers and staff alike.
Now the Tamworth man’s carefully accumulated collection of World War One memorabilia and medals is coming up for sale at The Lichfield Auction Centre with Richard Winterton Auctioneers.
The online-only auction from 10am on Monday, June 22, includes an archive of more than 200 books, framed medals, memorial death plaques to fallen soldiers including Birmingham Pals, cap badges, trench art and photograph albums with WW1 postcards.
One poignant lot features a knife handle found on a battlefield site and a crucifix made from inert ammunition.
The entire collection is estimated to fetch in excess of £2,000.
“David was very particular with what he acquired for the collection – every item had to be something he could research,” said a family spokesperson.
“Birmingham Pals was his pet subject along with World War One tanks. He knew all the history.
“We are so proud of everything David accomplished and we want his collection to go to people who really care and will appreciate it.”
The proceeds of the sale will go to David’s children, Hayley and Nick.
“This is a beautiful collection of WW1 militaria which has been lovingly put together with a great deal of passion and knowledge,” said Nick Thompson, medals and militaria specialist at Richard Winterton Auctioneers.
“It will particularly appeal to collectors who are interested in Birmingham Pals.”
Richard Winterton Auctioneers’ new weekly online-only Antiques & Home Sales on Mondays, starting from June 15, feature jewellery, watches, militaria, pictures, coins, toys, furniture, antiques, collectables and memorabilia.
All sales have been moved online due to COVID-19 safety measures and the family firm offers a range of options for contactless, appointment-only valuations as well as estimates via email and WhatsApp.
Stringently observed procedures are also in place for house clearances.


birminghammail--2020-06-09--Six people treated after Tamworth fire

Six people treated after Tamworth fire

Six people are being checked over after a fire in Tamworth this afternoon .
The blaze broke out at a @ @ @ @ @ after 3pm .
Staff used extinguishers to put the fire out prior to emergency services @ @ @ @ @ Rescue Service said : “ Firefighters have put out an industrial frying range that was @ @ @ @ @ on Lichfield Road in Tamworth .
“ Staff tried to fight the blaze using their @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Five people are receiving precautionary checks for possible smoke inhalation.
” West Midlands @ @ @ @ @ We were called by the fire service at 3.18pm to reports of a fire on @ @ @ @ @ Tamworth .
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Six people are being checked over after a fire in Tamworth this afternoon.
The blaze broke out at a premises in Lichfield Road shortly after 3pm.
Staff used extinguishers to put the fire out prior to emergency services arriving.
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Firefighters have put out an industrial frying range that was on fire at a business on Lichfield Road in Tamworth.
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“Staff tried to fight the blaze using their own extinguishers before our arrival.
“Five people are receiving precautionary checks for possible smoke inhalation.”
West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We were called by the fire service at 3.18pm to reports of a fire on Lichfield Road Industrial Estate in Tamworth.
“An ambulance and paramedic officer are currently on scene assessing six patients.”


birminghammail--2020-06-10--The lockdown changes Boris Johnson is set to announce today

Boris Johnson will announce further changes to the ongoing lockdown in a press conference from Downing Street this evening .
The Prime Minister will take the daily briefing from Number Ten at around 5pm this evening ( Wednesday ) as he updates the nation .
Since mid-March , the PM and his government has imposed a strict series of measures as the nation completely shut down in the wake of the coronavirus crisis .
But now restrictions have gradually been eased , with further freedom expected to be announced this evening by the Prime Minister .
Non-essential shops will re-open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Birmingham Bullring shopping centre gets ready to welcome shoppers .
Likewise , chain restaurants are also back operating in the city , with the likes of McDonald 's , Nando 's and Wagamama offering take-out and delivery services .
From June 1 , people in the city were allowed to meet six people from outside their households - but only in open spaces , like private gardens or public parks .
On Wednesday , the PM is expected to tell zoos , drive-in cinemas and safari parks they can start welcoming visitors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to abide by strict social distancing measures , the Conservative Party leader is expected to also confirm .
He will also field questions on the contentious topic of schools returning to the classroom , after a government u-turn with ministers abandoning their plans to get kids back in lessons before summer arrived .
Gavin Williamson confirmed not all schools would re-open for teaching before the summer break .
The announcement led Susanna Reid to blast the government on Good Morning Britain today , accusing Mr Williamson of being `` asleep at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a `` lost generation '' of kids as a result .
Shops will only be able to reopen if they have completed a Covid-19 risk assessment and can implement social distancing measures .
But other businesses , including pubs , restaurants and hairdressers , will remain shut until July 4 at the earliest .

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Boris Johnson will announce further changes to the ongoing lockdown in a press conference from Downing Street this evening.
The Prime Minister will take the daily briefing from Number Ten at around 5pm this evening (Wednesday) as he updates the nation.
Since mid-March, the PM and his government has imposed a strict series of measures as the nation completely shut down in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.
But now restrictions have gradually been eased, with further freedom expected to be announced this evening by the Prime Minister.
Non-essential shops will re-open from Monday, June 15, as the Birmingham Bullring shopping centre gets ready to welcome shoppers.
Likewise, chain restaurants are also back operating in the city, with the likes of McDonald's, Nando's and Wagamama offering take-out and delivery services.
From June 1, people in the city were allowed to meet six people from outside their households - but only in open spaces, like private gardens or public parks.
On Wednesday, the PM is expected to tell zoos, drive-in cinemas and safari parks they can start welcoming visitors from next week.
But they will have to abide by strict social distancing measures, the Conservative Party leader is expected to also confirm.
(Image: PA)
He will also field questions on the contentious topic of schools returning to the classroom, after a government u-turn with ministers abandoning their plans to get kids back in lessons before summer arrived.
Gavin Williamson confirmed not all schools would re-open for teaching before the summer break.
The announcement led Susanna Reid to blast the government on Good Morning Britain today, accusing Mr Williamson of being "asleep at the wheel" - and saying there could be a "lost generation" of kids as a result.
(Image: Getty Images)
Shops will only be able to reopen if they have completed a Covid-19 risk assessment and can implement social distancing measures.
But other businesses, including pubs, restaurants and hairdressers, will remain shut until July 4 at the earliest.


birminghammail--2020-06-10--Driver flees scene as two cut free from car in horror crash

Police are searching for the driver of a car following a Walsall smash that left one man seriously injured and three others hospitalised .
Emergency services were called to Lichfield Road at around 1.20am this morning ( June 10 ) , after a car hit a wall and flipped on to its roof .
Four people were treated at the scene - with two cut free from the wreckage .
One man , who suffered potentially serious injuries , was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the other three were taken to Walsall Manor Hospital .
Cops say the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrival .
A spokesman for West Midlands Fire Service said : `` We had the call at 1.20am from the ambulance service .
Two fire engines responded with a total of 10 firefighters .
The incident involved one car in collision with a wall .
`` It came to rest on its roof .
Two of the people inside managed to get themselves out of the vehicle before we arrived .
`` The other two were trapped and needed to be cut out by firefighters . ''
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the junction of New Street and Lichfield Road , Shelfield , Walsall , at 1.20am today ( June 10 ) after reports a car hit a wall .
`` Four people were taken to hospital with injuries which are not believed to be serious .
`` The driver of the car fled the scene prior to police arrival . ''
Anyone with information can contact the police via Live Chat on the website or by calling 101 , quoting log number 233 of June 10 .

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Police are searching for the driver of a car following a Walsall smash that left one man seriously injured and three others hospitalised.
Emergency services were called to Lichfield Road at around 1.20am this morning (June 10), after a car hit a wall and flipped on to its roof.
Four people were treated at the scene - with two cut free from the wreckage.
One man, who suffered potentially serious injuries, was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the other three were taken to Walsall Manor Hospital.
Cops say the driver fled the scene prior to their arrival.
A spokesman for West Midlands Fire Service said: "We had the call at 1.20am from the ambulance service. Two fire engines responded with a total of 10 firefighters. The incident involved one car in collision with a wall.
"It came to rest on its roof. Two of the people inside managed to get themselves out of the vehicle before we arrived.
(Image: Aldridge Fire/ WMFS)
"The other two were trapped and needed to be cut out by firefighters."
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said: "We were called to the junction of New Street and Lichfield Road, Shelfield, Walsall, at 1.20am today (June 10) after reports a car hit a wall.
"Four people were taken to hospital with injuries which are not believed to be serious.
"The driver of the car fled the scene prior to police arrival."
Anyone with information can contact the police via Live Chat on the website or by calling 101, quoting log number 233 of June 10.


birminghammail--2020-06-10--Phil Schofied recalls moment Prince Phillip branded him an 'idiot'

Phil Schofield has marked Prince Philip 's 99th birthday by recalling the moment the Duke of Edinburgh branded him an `` idiot '' .
Silver-haired Schofe was back on This Morning today , presenting the ITV1 daytime TV show alongside Holly Willoughby .
Holly , 39 , chatted to Phil about the Queen 's husband 's 99th birthday , which he is marking today .
Discussing Phil 's previous interactions with the Duke of Edinburgh , the This Morning host retold a brilliant anecdote about a previous meeting he had with the Duke .
After walking on the side of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he met the Duke at the function and chatted with him over the brave - and terrifying - feat .
`` But as I told I had done the wing walk , we chatted about that for a bit and he wandered off , '' Phil told Holly , who was all ears .
Phil continued : `` Somebody in the crew , he 's beckoning you over .
`` So I walked over and he said ' I Wanted to introduce you to this man ' .
So I said 'OK ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a plane .
You 're walking on the wing of one .
So I thought I 'd introduce two idiots together ' . ''
The anecdote was met with widespread laughter in the This Morning studio , with the crew and Holly herself laughing .
Phil then revealed the Duke of Edinburgh 's final words to him : `` Do n't kill yourself . ''

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Phil Schofield has marked Prince Philip's 99th birthday by recalling the moment the Duke of Edinburgh branded him an "idiot".
Silver-haired Schofe was back on This Morning today, presenting the ITV1 daytime TV show alongside Holly Willoughby.
Holly, 39, chatted to Phil about the Queen's husband's 99th birthday, which he is marking today.
Discussing Phil's previous interactions with the Duke of Edinburgh, the This Morning host retold a brilliant anecdote about a previous meeting he had with the Duke.
After walking on the side of an airplane for charity, Phil admitted he met the Duke at the function and chatted with him over the brave - and terrifying - feat.
"But as I told I had done the wing walk, we chatted about that for a bit and he wandered off," Phil told Holly, who was all ears.
Phil continued: "Somebody in the crew, he's beckoning you over.
"So I walked over and he said 'I Wanted to introduce you to this man'. So I said 'OK'. He said 'He's jumping out of a plane. You're walking on the wing of one. So I thought I'd introduce two idiots together'."
The anecdote was met with widespread laughter in the This Morning studio, with the crew and Holly herself laughing.
Phil then revealed the Duke of Edinburgh's final words to him: "Don't kill yourself."