birminghammail--2020-04-20--Holly Willoughby left welling up as Phil's 'family member' joins This Morning

This is the emotional moment Phillip Schofield descended into tears on This Morning today .
On Monday 's edition of the daytime favourite , the silver-haired presenter was seen emotional .
The This Morning host , presenting the show alongside Holly Willoughby , was left teary over an emotional segment .
On Monday , April 20 , Phil recalled the time he visited a rhino conservation in South Africa .
He got to stand next to a rhino as the team placed a tracker on her and discovered she was pregnant .
Footage showed when the baby rhino was born @ @ @ @ @ @ @ park decided to call him Schofe .
As the VT ended and they went back to the studio Phil was seen in tears , with Holly , 39 , also welling up , reports The Liverpool Echo .
He said : `` It was just such an amazing experience , one that I will never , never forget . ''
And the good news continued with the announcement that Schofe had welcomed a baby sister over the Easter weekend .
They spoke live to the rhino team in South Africa and asked how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on .
He said : `` Well Schofe is a mummy 's boy , he stayed very close to his mum , even when she was due to give birth .
`` We 're so happy that this happened over the Easter weekend , that hope of resurrection and new life , it was perfect timing .
Schofe 's sister did n't yet have a name , but the ranger revealed : `` We 've decided to call Schofe 's sister Holly . ''
Phil and Holly were thrilled and Phil said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new birth and see a new Phil and Holly . ''

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This is the emotional moment Phillip Schofield descended into tears on This Morning today.
On Monday's edition of the daytime favourite, the silver-haired presenter was seen emotional.
The This Morning host, presenting the show alongside Holly Willoughby, was left teary over an emotional segment.
On Monday, April 20, Phil recalled the time he visited a rhino conservation in South Africa.
He got to stand next to a rhino as the team placed a tracker on her and discovered she was pregnant.
Footage showed when the baby rhino was born a boy, the team at the park decided to call him Schofe.
As the VT ended and they went back to the studio Phil was seen in tears, with Holly, 39, also welling up, reports The Liverpool Echo.
He said: "It was just such an amazing experience, one that I will never, never forget."
And the good news continued with the announcement that Schofe had welcomed a baby sister over the Easter weekend.
They spoke live to the rhino team in South Africa and asked how little Schofe and his sister were getting on.
He said: "Well Schofe is a mummy's boy, he stayed very close to his mum, even when she was due to give birth.
"We're so happy that this happened over the Easter weekend, that hope of resurrection and new life, it was perfect timing.
Schofe's sister didn't yet have a name, but the ranger revealed: "We've decided to call Schofe's sister Holly."
Phil and Holly were thrilled and Phil said: "It's lovely to celebrate a new birth and see a new Phil and Holly."


birminghammail--2020-04-20--EFL clubs could face transfer restrictions if they defer wages

Football League clubs who defer players ’ wages could be subjected to transfer restrictions to prevent them from trying to exploit the situation for competitive gain .
Rick Parry , the EFL Chairman , has already told clubs to stop trying to sign rival players amid concerns it undermines the financial plight as the sport wrestles with the impact of the coronavirus crisis .
However , the Telegraph reports that discussions are underway between the EFL and its clubs regarding a potential introduction of rules that would block teams who have deferred player wages from selling millions in the transfer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brom are one of the few clubs who have continued to pay their players and staff in full and on time .
As of yet they ’ ve not had to furlough anyone and it ’ s understood that players have already outlined their intentions to help cover staff wages should Albion be forced down that route .
Elsewhere , Leeds United , Brentford and Wigan Athletic are among the clubs who have struck deferral agreements with their players during the crisis and , if the plans are put in place , would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , it is unlikely those restrictions would apply if a club earns promotion to the Premier League - with Albion ’ s title rivals Leeds fighting for top spot and Brentford battling for a play-off berth prior to the suspension of fixtures .
If you want to follow all things Albion via social media then this is the place to find out how .
Transfers , injuries , match-day videos and photos and the thoughts of the manager and his players , we ’ ve got you covered .
We ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week and around the clock .
Make sure you keep yourself updated with our social media accounts ... Twitter : All the latest news as it happens For all your latest WBA news , opinion , analysis and transfer gossip , click here You can follow our reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com A source told the Telegraph : “ If you ’ re building up liabilities and not paying what you owe , that becomes very challenging in two respects – one is in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you owe money to , and the second is on the competitive aspects in relation to clubs who haven ’ t deferred wages .
“ If you defer a substantial element and then go out and spend £10m in the transfer market when a club that has paid their players in full can ’ t then afford to spend in the market , can that be right ?
“ You can ’ t have a complete transfer embargo but you might have restrictions on fees or a stipulation that X per cent of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off the players ’ deferred salaries first because the whole basis of deferrals is that you haven ’ t got any money .
”

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Football League clubs who defer players’ wages could be subjected to transfer restrictions to prevent them from trying to exploit the situation for competitive gain.
Rick Parry, the EFL Chairman, has already told clubs to stop trying to sign rival players amid concerns it undermines the financial plight as the sport wrestles with the impact of the coronavirus crisis.
However, the Telegraph reports that discussions are underway between the EFL and its clubs regarding a potential introduction of rules that would block teams who have deferred player wages from selling millions in the transfer market.
In the Championship, West Brom are one of the few clubs who have continued to pay their players and staff in full and on time.
As of yet they’ve not had to furlough anyone and it’s understood that players have already outlined their intentions to help cover staff wages should Albion be forced down that route.
Elsewhere, Leeds United, Brentford and Wigan Athletic are among the clubs who have struck deferral agreements with their players during the crisis and, if the plans are put in place, would be subject to the EFL rules.
However, it is unlikely those restrictions would apply if a club earns promotion to the Premier League - with Albion’s title rivals Leeds fighting for top spot and Brentford battling for a play-off berth prior to the suspension of fixtures.
A source told the Telegraph: “If you’re building up liabilities and not paying what you owe, that becomes very challenging in two respects – one is in terms of the impact of the players you owe money to, and the second is on the competitive aspects in relation to clubs who haven’t deferred wages.
“If you defer a substantial element and then go out and spend £10m in the transfer market when a club that has paid their players in full can’t then afford to spend in the market, can that be right?
“You can’t have a complete transfer embargo but you might have restrictions on fees or a stipulation that X per cent of the money has to go to paying off the players’ deferred salaries first because the whole basis of deferrals is that you haven’t got any money.”


birminghammail--2020-04-20--JLS announce FREE concert for NHS workers at Resorts World Arena

JLS have announced a free matinee concert for all NHS frontline staff and hospital workers .
The gig from the boyband is set to take place on Saturday 28 November at Birmingham ’ s Resorts World Arena .
Aston , Marvin , Oritsé and JB have announced that the additional matinee NHS free show .
It will come during their eagerly awaited ‘ Beat Again ’ comeback tour .
The one off special gig will be centred around celebrating and honouring the incredible efforts made by the UK ’ s NHS frontline staff and primary care workers during the COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have always championed and extended my gratitude to the NHS at every opportunity possible , from the way that the incredible nurses had supported my mother through her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis .
`` I am so incredibly proud that my JLS brothers and I are able to come together , to put on a special show for all of the NHS superheros on the frontline ” .
Speaking on behalf of the whole band JB said : “ We can never be too grateful for the NHS .
`` The privilege of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for many years to obtain the knowledge and skills to keep us healthy can not be underestimated ; and not just in the face of adverse times as we are facing now .
`` With multiple close friends who are doctors in the NHS and my Mum who has worked as part of the NHS for over 25 years , it ’ s incredibly important for us to give back to our health heroes ” .
Those eligible for tickets will be all NHS frontline staff that work within NHS hospitals across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to , doctors , nurses , support workers , ambulance staff , porters and cleaners .
Any staff that work within the hospital will be eligible to apply for a ticket .
Eligible NHS staff members are entitled to bring one guest with them but will need two tickets ( one for them and one for their guest ) .
Tickets will be limited to 2 per person ( eligible NHS , Primary Care & emergency service staff members and one guest ) and will be available from Wednesday 22nd April via theticketfactory.com @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of tickets to a few select charities and organisations they have personal affiliations with to reward their staff for the hard work they continue to do protecting the country 's most vulnerable people .
Ticket applications must only be made by the eligible frontline staff ( NHS staff , Primary Care staff and Emergency Services ) who must bring their valid staff I.D card ( original format , no photocopies ) to the show , as ticket checks will be in operation .
All tickets will carry the name of the person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must match the name that is on the original I.D card or admission will be refused .
The guest of the eligible staff member will need to present and enter the venue at the same time .
Guy Dunstan , Managing Director at Resorts World Arena said : “ Everyone here at Resorts World Arena would like to thank JLS for putting on this incredibly special concert for frontline NHS workers , and we ’ re honoured to have worked with the band , the Promoter SJM and the band ’ s management @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show our support , together with our official box office The Ticket Factory , we ’ ve also removed all customer fees on tickets .
We hope this small gesture means that all our amazing , hard-working NHS staff have to do is sit back and enjoy the great music on offer ! ''

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JLS have announced a free matinee concert for all NHS frontline staff and hospital workers.
The gig from the boyband is set to take place on Saturday 28 November at Birmingham’s Resorts World Arena.
Aston, Marvin, Oritsé and JB have announced that the additional matinee NHS free show.
It will come during their eagerly awaited ‘Beat Again’ comeback tour.
The one off special gig will be centred around celebrating and honouring the incredible efforts made by the UK’s NHS frontline staff and primary care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oritse said: “I have always championed and extended my gratitude to the NHS at every opportunity possible, from the way that the incredible nurses had supported my mother through her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.
"I am so incredibly proud that my JLS brothers and I are able to come together, to put on a special show for all of the NHS superheros on the frontline”.
Speaking on behalf of the whole band JB said: “We can never be too grateful for the NHS.
"The privilege of free healthcare from professionals who have studied for many years to obtain the knowledge and skills to keep us healthy cannot be underestimated; and not just in the face of adverse times as we are facing now.
"With multiple close friends who are doctors in the NHS and my Mum who has worked as part of the NHS for over 25 years, it’s incredibly important for us to give back to our health heroes”.
Those eligible for tickets will be all NHS frontline staff that work within NHS hospitals across the United Kingdom including, but not limited to, doctors, nurses, support workers, ambulance staff, porters and cleaners.
Any staff that work within the hospital will be eligible to apply for a ticket. Eligible NHS staff members are entitled to bring one guest with them but will need two tickets (one for them and one for their guest).
Tickets will be limited to 2 per person (eligible NHS, Primary Care & emergency service staff members and one guest) and will be available from Wednesday 22nd April via theticketfactory.com.
The band are also offering a number of tickets to a few select charities and organisations they have personal affiliations with to reward their staff for the hard work they continue to do protecting the country's most vulnerable people.
Ticket applications must only be made by the eligible frontline staff (NHS staff, Primary Care staff and Emergency Services) who must bring their valid staff I.D card (original format, no photocopies) to the show, as ticket checks will be in operation. All tickets will carry the name of the person who made the booking, and this must match the name that is on the original I.D card or admission will be refused. The guest of the eligible staff member will need to present and enter the venue at the same time.
Guy Dunstan, Managing Director at Resorts World Arena said: “Everyone here at Resorts World Arena would like to thank JLS for putting on this incredibly special concert for frontline NHS workers, and we’re honoured to have worked with the band, the Promoter SJM and the band’s management to make this a reality. To show our support, together with our official box office The Ticket Factory, we’ve also removed all customer fees on tickets. We hope this small gesture means that all our amazing, hard-working NHS staff have to do is sit back and enjoy the great music on offer!"


birminghammail--2020-04-20--The staggering Premier League losses that will worry Aston Villa

One Premier League club is losing a staggering £9m-a-week and may have to take out a £100m loan to counteract the financial implications of the coronavirus crisis .
Top-flight football has been suspended for five weeks because of the pandemic and fixtures are still postponed indefinitely .
Aston Villa have 10 matches left to play in their battle against relegation , with Dean Smith 's side 19th in the table as they await a return to action .
Villa have a game in hand on their rivals at the bottom of the table and sit two points from safety .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to discuss wage deferrals with their players - with agreements already announced in some places - and one unnamed club in particular is being hit extremely hard .
The loss of gate receipts , sponsorship deals and significant match-day revenues is having a huge impact , while they are facing the potential nightmare of having to repay as much as £750m back to TV broadcasters .
Adding further strain is the fact that it is still unknown when football will return and in what capacity , with warnings that fans may not be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earliest - and potentially longer depending on how long it is until a vaccine can be distributed .
While the implications of coronavirus on club ’ s finances has been well documented in the EFL , there has been a view that the Premier League has the finances to cope - and that is not entirely true .
The situation could lead to significant long-term changes in football , particularly around approaches in the transfer market , and has shown just how heavily the clubs rely on TV broadcasting deals .

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One Premier League club is losing a staggering £9m-a-week and may have to take out a £100m loan to counteract the financial implications of the coronavirus crisis.
Top-flight football has been suspended for five weeks because of the pandemic and fixtures are still postponed indefinitely.
Aston Villa have 10 matches left to play in their battle against relegation, with Dean Smith's side 19th in the table as they await a return to action.
Villa have a game in hand on their rivals at the bottom of the table and sit two points from safety.
A number of top-flight sides are continuing to discuss wage deferrals with their players - with agreements already announced in some places - and the Mirror states one unnamed club in particular is being hit extremely hard.
The loss of gate receipts, sponsorship deals and significant match-day revenues is having a huge impact, while they are facing the potential nightmare of having to repay as much as £750m back to TV broadcasters.
Adding further strain is the fact that it is still unknown when football will return and in what capacity, with warnings that fans may not be able to attend until 2021 at the earliest - and potentially longer depending on how long it is until a vaccine can be distributed.
While the implications of coronavirus on club’s finances has been well documented in the EFL, there has been a view that the Premier League has the finances to cope - and that is not entirely true.
The situation could lead to significant long-term changes in football, particularly around approaches in the transfer market, and has shown just how heavily the clubs rely on TV broadcasting deals.


birminghammail--2020-04-20--Lockdown heatwave with 24C temperatures hotter than Spain

The UK is braced for 24C heat - and Birmingham will see the mercury hit as high as the twenties too as the country is set for a coronavirus heatwave .
The lockdown is continuing across the country , but Brummies with gardens will be spoiled as the sun washes over the city in the coming days .
Parts of the country will see the temperature rise to the mid-twenties - hitting highs of 24C - making it warmer than parts of Spain and Greece .
The mercury will soar to above the level seen in Crete or Ibiza over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fawkes said : `` That 's warmer than it often is in July , so we are doing pretty well as far as those temperatures go . ''
The Met Office expects `` plenty of sunshine , but chilly in the easterly wind '' on Monday , and forecasters add : `` Once any patchy cloud clears from the hills , it will be a very sunny day with widespread sunshine .
Although warm in sheltered areas , the easterly wind will bring a chill to the air . ''
The maximum temperature @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to as high as 20C by Wednesday .
Forecasters add of Monday night : `` Winds easing a little through the evening and overnight , but a rather chilly night under clear skies .
Staying frost free . ''
On Tuesday , the agency advises : `` Another day with plenty of sunshine throughout .
Feeling warmer in areas sheltered from the cooler easterly wind . ''
The outlook for Wednesday to Friday : `` Hazy sunshine through Wednesday and Thursday , with winds easing .
Turning cloudier on Friday with a risk @ @ @ @

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The UK is braced for 24C heat - and Birmingham will see the mercury hit as high as the twenties too as the country is set for a coronavirus heatwave.
The lockdown is continuing across the country, but Brummies with gardens will be spoiled as the sun washes over the city in the coming days.
Parts of the country will see the temperature rise to the mid-twenties - hitting highs of 24C - making it warmer than parts of Spain and Greece.
The mercury will soar to above the level seen in Crete or Ibiza over the coming days.
BBC meteorologist Chris Fawkes said: "That's warmer than it often is in July, so we are doing pretty well as far as those temperatures go."
The Met Office expects "plenty of sunshine, but chilly in the easterly wind" on Monday, and forecasters add: "Once any patchy cloud clears from the hills, it will be a very sunny day with widespread sunshine. Although warm in sheltered areas, the easterly wind will bring a chill to the air."
The maximum temperature will reach 16C today, but rise to as high as 20C by Wednesday.
Forecasters add of Monday night: "Winds easing a little through the evening and overnight, but a rather chilly night under clear skies. Staying frost free."
On Tuesday, the agency advises: "Another day with plenty of sunshine throughout. Feeling warmer in areas sheltered from the cooler easterly wind."
The outlook for Wednesday to Friday: "Hazy sunshine through Wednesday and Thursday, with winds easing. Turning cloudier on Friday with a risk of showers."


birminghammail--2020-04-20--Behind closed doors better than 'disaster' of season voiding

Slaven Bilic admits that the atmosphere of behind closed doors football magnifies the significance of having supporters packing out stadiums - but he accepts that it is football ’ s only chance of completing the campaign .
The West Brom boss has experienced football behind closed doors previously , during his playing days in Yugoslavia and then as a manager in Turkey because of crowd trouble .
He didn ’ t enjoy either experience , though Bilic reluctantly agrees that , amid the coronavirus pandemic , it is the EFL ’ s only realistic option moving forwards if they ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fixture list - failure to do so would , in his words , be a ‘ disaster ’ .
Albion , of course , have much riding on the decision that the footballing authorities make ; sitting in second , they have a promotion push to force over the line .
If you want to follow all things Albion via social media then this is the place to find out how .
Transfers , injuries , match-day videos and photos and the thoughts of the manager and his players , we ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be bringing the very latest throughout the week and around the clock .
Make sure you keep yourself updated with our social media accounts ... Twitter : All the latest news as it happens For all your latest WBA news , opinion , analysis and transfer gossip , click here You can follow our reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com Bilic ’ s maiden campaign in charge has been an entertaining and , to date , a successful one ; they enjoy a cushion to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in contention to claim the league title alongside leaders Leeds United .
The idea that the Baggies might promotion , or even the title itself , in front of an empty stadium with no supporters permitted entrance to celebrate such an achievement is a prospect tinged with sadness .
Better that , though , than not having an opportunity at all .
“ It ’ s different .
It ’ s not nice , it ’ s better to play with the crowd because they ’ re essential .
It ’ s a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I played a few of those games , it ’ s nowhere near the atmosphere .
Nobody is saying it ’ s better to play without crowds , but unfortunately it ’ s the only way , or it may be the only way for us to finish the season .
“ For me , I think it ’ s better to do it that way than not to play at all - that ’ d be a disaster .
I ’ m not talking about a disaster for who finishes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talking about some clubs who will be in big problems that would be impossible to recover from .
“ That ’ s for the sake of the season ; not who is going to get promoted , or is Liverpool gon na win the league ?
They ’ re small things .
The bigger thing is for the sake of football clubs .
“ Some clubs are struggling and they need to function , they need to live and need games .
It ’ s not ideal to play behind closed doors , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way we need to adjust .
“ I played in those games - it ’ s like playing in training .
We ’ d need to adapt .
”

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Slaven Bilic admits that the atmosphere of behind closed doors football magnifies the significance of having supporters packing out stadiums - but he accepts that it is football’s only chance of completing the campaign.
The West Brom boss has experienced football behind closed doors previously, during his playing days in Yugoslavia and then as a manager in Turkey because of crowd trouble.
He didn’t enjoy either experience, though Bilic reluctantly agrees that, amid the coronavirus pandemic, it is the EFL’s only realistic option moving forwards if they’re to remain committed to concluding the fixture list - failure to do so would, in his words, be a ‘disaster’.
Albion, of course, have much riding on the decision that the footballing authorities make; sitting in second, they have a promotion push to force over the line.
Bilic’s maiden campaign in charge has been an entertaining and, to date, a successful one; they enjoy a cushion to third placed Fulham and remain very much in contention to claim the league title alongside leaders Leeds United.
The idea that the Baggies might promotion, or even the title itself, in front of an empty stadium with no supporters permitted entrance to celebrate such an achievement is a prospect tinged with sadness.
Better that, though, than not having an opportunity at all.
“It’s different. It’s not nice, it’s better to play with the crowd because they’re essential. It’s a totally different feeling,” Bilic admitted.
“I played a few of those games, it’s nowhere near the atmosphere. Nobody is saying it’s better to play without crowds, but unfortunately it’s the only way, or it may be the only way for us to finish the season.
“For me, I think it’s better to do it that way than not to play at all - that’d be a disaster. I’m not talking about a disaster for who finishes first or second - I’m talking about some clubs who will be in big problems that would be impossible to recover from.
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“That’s for the sake of the season; not who is going to get promoted, or is Liverpool gonna win the league? They’re small things. The bigger thing is for the sake of football clubs.
“Some clubs are struggling and they need to function, they need to live and need games. It’s not ideal to play behind closed doors, but if it’s the only way we need to adjust.
“I played in those games - it’s like playing in training. We’d need to adapt.”


birminghammail--2020-04-20--Former Villa defender Micah Richards details incredible punch-up

Former Aston Villa captain Micah Richards has recalled the remarkable story where he was suspended for putting Federico Fernandez in a headlock and punching him .
Richards , who retired from football at the age of 31 due to knee injuries , was never sent off during his career in the Premier League or at International level .
However , the ex- Villa man was handed a ban by the FA for a remarkable incident after a defeat to Swansea City , where Richards admitted he `` saw red '' after a 2-1 defeat in October 2015 .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never had a red card in my career , '' Micah Richards told BBC Radio 5 Live .
`` There was an incident with Fernandez at Swansea , he 's at Newcastle now .
He came over for a corner , the goalkeeper came out , I gave him a little nudge and Fernandez pushed me and headbutted me !
`` I said to him 'okay , no worries , I 'm not going to do anything on the pitch , wait until we get to the tunnel ' and he sort of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this time , we 'd lost the game , Swansea beat us and I was raging .
We get to the tunnel and he comes over , probably to apologise , but I saw red .
`` I think it was the BBC actually , they saw the tunnel ruffling and it was me with Fernandez , I had him in a headlock and I just started punching him . ''

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Former Aston Villa captain Micah Richards has recalled the remarkable story where he was suspended for putting Federico Fernandez in a headlock and punching him.
Richards, who retired from football at the age of 31 due to knee injuries, was never sent off during his career in the Premier League or at International level.
However, the ex- Villa man was handed a ban by the FA for a remarkable incident after a defeat to Swansea City, where Richards admitted he "saw red" after a 2-1 defeat in October 2015.
"I was at Aston Villa, I've never had a red card in my career," Micah Richards told BBC Radio 5 Live.
"There was an incident with Fernandez at Swansea, he's at Newcastle now. He came over for a corner, the goalkeeper came out, I gave him a little nudge and Fernandez pushed me and headbutted me!
"I said to him 'okay, no worries, I'm not going to do anything on the pitch, wait until we get to the tunnel' and he sort of just laughed it off.
"At this time, we'd lost the game, Swansea beat us and I was raging. We get to the tunnel and he comes over, probably to apologise, but I saw red.
"I think it was the BBC actually, they saw the tunnel ruffling and it was me with Fernandez, I had him in a headlock and I just started punching him."


birminghammail--2020-04-20--National Lottery Set for Life winning numbers for Monday April 20

Three people have won Monday 's National Lottery Set For Life top prize of £10,000 a month for 30 years , Camelot said .
The winners matched all five main numbers , 05 , 02 , 07 , 42 , 19 , and the Life Ball 07 .
Camelot 's Andy Carter , senior winners ' adviser at The National Lottery , said : `` What fantastic news , we have three top prize winners on Set For Life , each winning an incredible £10k every month for 30 years .
We 're urging players to check their tickets online @ @ @ @ @ @ @ available on the website and via the National Lottery App . ''
Just think of everything you could do with that amount of cash , you could retire , travel the world , treat your family and friends or do anything you desire .
The Set For Life game costs £1.50 per line and will be drawn every Monday and Thursday .
Players have to choose five main numbers from 1 to 47 , and one ‘ Life Ball ’ from 1 to 10 .
The top prize is £10,000 a month for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £10,000 a month for one year , and £5 for matching two main numbers .

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Three people have won Monday's National Lottery Set For Life top prize of £10,000 a month for 30 years, Camelot said.
The winners matched all five main numbers, 05, 02, 07, 42, 19, and the Life Ball 07.
Camelot's Andy Carter, senior winners' adviser at The National Lottery, said: "What fantastic news, we have three top prize winners on Set For Life, each winning an incredible £10k every month for 30 years. We're urging players to check their tickets online - The National Lottery results are always available on the website and via the National Lottery App."
Just think of everything you could do with that amount of cash, you could retire, travel the world, treat your family and friends or do anything you desire.
The Set For Life game costs £1.50 per line and will be drawn every Monday and Thursday.
Players have to choose five main numbers from 1 to 47, and one ‘Life Ball’ from 1 to 10.
The top prize is £10,000 a month for 30 years, the 2nd prize is £10,000 a month for one year, and £5 for matching two main numbers.


birminghammail--2020-04-20--£7bn boost for Universal Credit and ESA - how to get cash from Day 1 of claim

As the economic impact of coronavirus takes hold and millions apply for state help , the Government has revealed there has been a £7billion injection to the welfare system .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak says he believes the Government is providing a huge safety net to people struggling financially in the Covid-19 pandemic , including access to Universal Credit .
Hundreds of thousands of people are now applying to get Universal Credit for the first time .
Speaking at the Downing Street daily briefing on coronavirus , Mr Sunak addressed concerns over whether the Government was doing enough with benefits to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` With regard to Universal Credit , it is possible for everybody to get payments on Day 1 , from the beginning .
`` That system has been in place for a while to make sure people can get that advance payment and they do n't have to wait , that 's something the Work and Pensions Secretary has been very clear about and implementing . ''
And he also mentioned they had removed the requirement for people to physically attend the jobcentre so they can instead handle that aspect of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ phone . ''
Mr Sunak explained : `` And also we have injected about £7 billion into the welfare system to strengthen not just Universal Credit but Employment and Support Allowance ( ESA ) and the local housing allowance to support renters .
`` All of those aspects of the welfare system have been strengthened so that the safety net there will be stronger for people who need to rely on it .
`` So whether it 's the furlough scheme , the self employment scheme or the interventions on the welfare side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have taken extraordinary and unprecedented steps to provide as big a safety net for as many people as is practically possible . ''
How to get cash on Day 1 of your Universal Credit claim Universal Credit is paid once a month , usually into your bank , building society or credit union account .
It usually takes around five weeks to get your first payment , consisting of a one month assessment period and up to seven days for the money to reach your account .
But if you need help with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that first payment , you can apply for an advance .
The most you can get as an advance is the amount of your first estimated payment - and it 's available immediately , without the five week wait .
You can apply for an advance payment in your online account or through your Jobcentre Plus work coach .
Applicants will need to explain why they need an advance , verify their identity and provide bank account details for the money to go into .
A decision is normally given on the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in instalments over 12 months , taken out of your Universal Credit payments .
There is no interest charged on it - the total amount you pay back is the same .
You can also get an advance if you are already on Universal Credit but only if you are due an increase because of a change in circumstances , meaning your payment is being revised into a new amount .
To apply for a Universal Credit advance , speak to your Jobcentre Plus work coach , apply through your online account or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you apply online , the amount you can get will be shown on screen as well as the possible repayment amounts over different periods up to 12 months .
If you are part of a couple you will also be asked if your partner agrees to the advance .
If instead applying by phone , an adviser will assess your request and then tell you how much you can have , how much the repayments are and when the first instalment is due .
Claimants can ask for repayments of an advance to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if they find they are unaffordable , but this is only allowed in exceptional circumstances .
But bear in mind that you might be refused an advance if you have not have your identity checked , have enough money to live on anyway ( including savings , final earnings or redundancy payments ) or live with parents , relatives of friends .
You can ask for the decision to be reconsidered but do n't have a right to appeal .
And if you stop getting Universal Credit , you still have to pay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Management Contact Centre then gets in touch to arrange repayments .
If you do n't respond , it can contact your new employer to take the money directly out of your wages or get a debt collector involved .
If you are already receiving Universal Credit you may also be able to get a Budgeting Advance to help pay for emergency household costs - for example , buying a new cooker or for help getting a job or staying in work .

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As the economic impact of coronavirus takes hold and millions apply for state help, the Government has revealed there has been a £7billion injection to the welfare system.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak says he believes the Government is providing a huge safety net to people struggling financially in the Covid-19 pandemic, including access to Universal Credit.
Hundreds of thousands of people are now applying to get Universal Credit for the first time.
Speaking at the Downing Street daily briefing on coronavirus, Mr Sunak addressed concerns over whether the Government was doing enough with benefits to help those in need.
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He said: "With regard to Universal Credit, it is possible for everybody to get payments on Day 1, from the beginning.
"That system has been in place for a while to make sure people can get that advance payment and they don't have to wait, that's something the Work and Pensions Secretary has been very clear about and implementing."
And he also mentioned they had removed the requirement for people to physically attend the jobcentre so they can instead handle that aspect of the application "easily and quickly on the phone."
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Mr Sunak explained: "And also we have injected about £7 billion into the welfare system to strengthen not just Universal Credit but Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and the local housing allowance to support renters.
"All of those aspects of the welfare system have been strengthened so that the safety net there will be stronger for people who need to rely on it.
"So whether it's the furlough scheme, the self employment scheme or the interventions on the welfare side, I feel confident saying that we have taken extraordinary and unprecedented steps to provide as big a safety net for as many people as is practically possible."
How to get cash on Day 1 of your Universal Credit claim
Universal Credit is paid once a month, usually into your bank, building society or credit union account.
It usually takes around five weeks to get your first payment, consisting of a one month assessment period and up to seven days for the money to reach your account.
But if you need help with your living costs while you wait for that first payment, you can apply for an advance.
The most you can get as an advance is the amount of your first estimated payment - and it's available immediately, without the five week wait.
You can apply for an advance payment in your online account or through your Jobcentre Plus work coach.
Applicants will need to explain why they need an advance, verify their identity and provide bank account details for the money to go into. A decision is normally given on the same day.
The advance is paid back in instalments over 12 months, taken out of your Universal Credit payments. There is no interest charged on it - the total amount you pay back is the same.
You can also get an advance if you are already on Universal Credit but only if you are due an increase because of a change in circumstances, meaning your payment is being revised into a new amount.
To apply for a Universal Credit advance, speak to your Jobcentre Plus work coach, apply through your online account or call the Universal Credit helpline.
When you apply online, the amount you can get will be shown on screen as well as the possible repayment amounts over different periods up to 12 months.
If you are part of a couple you will also be asked if your partner agrees to the advance.
If instead applying by phone, an adviser will assess your request and then tell you how much you can have, how much the repayments are and when the first instalment is due.
Claimants can ask for repayments of an advance to be delayed for up to three months if they find they are unaffordable, but this is only allowed in exceptional circumstances.
But bear in mind that you might be refused an advance if you have not had your identity checked, have enough money to live on anyway (including savings, final earnings or redundancy payments) or live with parents, relatives or friends.
You can ask for the decision to be reconsidered but don't have a right to appeal.
And if you stop getting Universal Credit, you still have to pay the advance back.
The DWP Debt Management Contact Centre then gets in touch to arrange repayments. If you don't respond, it can contact your new employer to take the money directly out of your wages or get a debt collector involved.
If you are already receiving Universal Credit you may also be able to get a Budgeting Advance to help pay for emergency household costs - for example, buying a new cooker or for help getting a job or staying in work.


birminghammail--2020-04-20--Spurs make contact with Raul Jimenez over potential transfer deal - reports

Jose Mourinho will promise Raul Jimenez he will be the 'attacking priority ' should he join Tottenham this summer .
The Wolves striker has established himself as one of the most prolific marksmen in European football , netting 22 times in all competiton this term .
That form has led Jimenez to be linked with a number of clubs across with continent , with Manchester United , Arsenal and Real Madrid all credited with an interest .
Spurs have also been touted as a potential destination , should the Mexican leave Molineux in the coming months .
And according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s representatives in order to express his desire to sign him .
Harry Kane has been linked with a blockbuster transfer to Man United and although that appears unlikely , Mourinho is still keen to bolster his frontline .
The report adds that Jimenez would be given ‘ priority in attack ’ should he make the switch to Wolves ’ top-four rivals .
Wolves currently sit two places ahead of Spurs , after Jimenez helped them to a 3-2 win in north London before the Premier League was suspended .
The 28-year-old has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggesting that his future won ’ t depend on Nuno ’ s side securing Champions League football .
`` I have a contract until 2023 , ” he said .
`` It 's not that we have to qualify for the Champions League in order to stay .
I 'm good [ here ] , happy with Wolves , doing important things - me as well as the whole team .
`` We 've been trying our best since the start of last season .
We 've qualified for the Europa League , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League spot .
`` And it 's the big motivation to keep growing as a player and getting into the Champions League is always a plus that satisfies you and keeps you thinking about big things . ''

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Jose Mourinho will promise Raul Jimenez he will be the 'attacking priority' should he join Tottenham this summer.
The Wolves striker has established himself as one of the most prolific marksmen in European football, netting 22 times in all competiton this term.
That form has led Jimenez to be linked with a number of clubs across with continent, with Manchester United, Arsenal and Real Madrid all credited with an interest.
Spurs have also been touted as a potential destination, should the Mexican leave Molineux in the coming months.
And according to Footmercato, Mourinho has contacted Jimenez’s representatives in order to express his desire to sign him.
Harry Kane has been linked with a blockbuster transfer to Man United and although that appears unlikely, Mourinho is still keen to bolster his frontline.
The report adds that Jimenez would be given ‘priority in attack’ should he make the switch to Wolves’ top-four rivals.
Wolves currently sit two places ahead of Spurs, after Jimenez helped them to a 3-2 win in north London before the Premier League was suspended.
The 28-year-old has recently reaffirmed his commitment to Wolves, suggesting that his future won’t depend on Nuno’s side securing Champions League football.
"I have a contract until 2023,” he said.
"It's not that we have to qualify for the Champions League in order to stay. I'm good [here], happy with Wolves, doing important things - me as well as the whole team.
"We've been trying our best since the start of last season. We've qualified for the Europa League, now we're fighting for a Champions League spot.
"And it's the big motivation to keep growing as a player and getting into the Champions League is always a plus that satisfies you and keeps you thinking about big things."


birminghammail--2020-04-20--Rochelle Humes announces gender of baby in amazing Instagram video

Rochelle Humes has revealed that she is expecting a baby boy by sharing a video of her breaking the news to her two daughters .
The TV presenter , 31 , previously revealed on Easter Sunday that she and husband Marvin , 35 , were expecting a child .
She has now updated fans on the gender of the upcoming arrival by sharing a video of her breaking the news to her daughters .
Humes wrote on Instagram : “ It was an odd Easter but we found some magic in the chaos .
“ The Easter Bunny dropped by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In the video , daughter Alaia-Mai is handed a message to read out which explains that her mother is pregnant .
The message said : “ I have great news that I have to drop .
“ You and Valentina are such good sisters but now it ’ s time to add someone new to the mixture .
“ Now that ’ s all from me , the Easter Bunny .
“ The big news is you have a baby brother inside of mummy ’ s tummy.
” Humes and her husband Marvin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both still popstars in the bands The Saturdays and JLS .
They welcomed daughter Alaia-Mai in 2013 , and another daughter , Valentina Raine , in 2017 .

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Rochelle Humes has revealed that she is expecting a baby boy by sharing a video of her breaking the news to her two daughters.
The TV presenter, 31, previously revealed on Easter Sunday that she and husband Marvin, 35, were expecting a child.
She has now updated fans on the gender of the upcoming arrival by sharing a video of her breaking the news to her daughters.
Humes wrote on Instagram: “It was an odd Easter but we found some magic in the chaos.
“The Easter Bunny dropped by and sent Marv some back up.”
In the video, daughter Alaia-Mai is handed a message to read out which explains that her mother is pregnant.
(Image: Steve Parsons/PA Wire)
The message said: “I have great news that I have to drop.
“You and Valentina are such good sisters but now it’s time to add someone new to the mixture.
“Now that’s all from me, the Easter Bunny.
“The big news is you have a baby brother inside of mummy’s tummy.”
Humes and her husband Marvin became engaged in 2010 after meeting while both still popstars in the bands The Saturdays and JLS.
They welcomed daughter Alaia-Mai in 2013, and another daughter, Valentina Raine, in 2017.


birminghammail--2020-04-20--Bill Roache says Corrie won't run out of episodes in coronavirus lockdown

Bill Roache has said that he does not think Coronation Street will stop being shown on television even if producers run out of new episodes to air .
The actor , 87 , who plays Ken Barlow in the soap , told Good Morning Britain that there are “ maybe about four months ” of pre-recorded episodes that can be broadcast before they run out of new content .
ITV halted filming of the programme , which first aired in 1960 , last month in response to the coronavirus pandemic .
Roache said : “ We have got 60 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t think we will be going off air .
“ Even when we run out , there ’ s plenty they can be showing and doing but I think we have got about four months in all , probably three more , I ’ m not sure.
” He added that he is “ absolutely loving ” the lockdown period as he is getting to spend time with his children Verity and Will .
“ We are having a wonderful time together , ” he added .
He said that he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and writing , and had also started playing the clarinet again .
Roache added that he has sympathy for those who are struggling during the pandemic .
“ We can ’ t actually get out and do much but we could send them love and healing , ” he said .

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Bill Roache has said that he does not think Coronation Street will stop being shown on television even if producers run out of new episodes to air.
The actor, 87, who plays Ken Barlow in the soap, told Good Morning Britain that there are “maybe about four months” of pre-recorded episodes that can be broadcast before they run out of new content.
ITV halted filming of the programme, which first aired in 1960, last month in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Roache said: “We have got 60 years to draw out, so I don’t think we will be going off air.
“Even when we run out, there’s plenty they can be showing and doing but I think we have got about four months in all, probably three more, I’m not sure.”
He added that he is “absolutely loving” the lockdown period as he is getting to spend time with his children Verity and Will.
“We are having a wonderful time together,” he added.
He said that he was using his time to do some painting and writing, and had also started playing the clarinet again.
Roache added that he has sympathy for those who are struggling during the pandemic.
“We can’t actually get out and do much but we could send them love and healing,” he said.


birminghammail--2020-04-20--Twisted people smuggler who doused Albanians in bleach jailed

A people smuggler who doused his human cargo in bleach in a bid to avoid detection has been jailed .
Three Albanian men wearing clothing stained with bleach were found hidden in a trailer by Border Force officers .
They needed medical treatment before they could be handed over to authorities , the Home Office said on Monday .
Romanian national Costel Nicuta , 42 , was arrested by Border Force officers at the Channel Tunnel entrance in Coquelles , France , on February 27 .
There was a strong smell of bleach and Nicuta also had some on his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a purpose-built compartment on the trailer 's roof .
A picture released by the Home Office shows three people crammed into the tight space .
Another shows Nicuta with bleach on his arms .
He was charged with assisting unlawful immigration into the UK and remanded in custody .
On Thursday April 16 he appeared for a pre-trial hearing at Canterbury Crown Court by video link and pleaded guilty .
He was immediately sentenced to three years and four months in prison , the Home Office announced on Monday .
Chris Philp , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We are working around the clock with law enforcement and international partners to make sure that people smugglers face the full force of the law .
`` This was a horrendous attempt to try and smuggle people into the UK illegally .
`` I hope Nicuta 's imprisonment sends a clear message - anyone who engages in this kind of criminality will be caught and brought before the courts . ''

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A people smuggler who doused his human cargo in bleach in a bid to avoid detection has been jailed.
Three Albanian men wearing clothing stained with bleach were found hidden in a trailer by Border Force officers.
They needed medical treatment before they could be handed over to authorities, the Home Office said on Monday.
Romanian national Costel Nicuta, 42, was arrested by Border Force officers at the Channel Tunnel entrance in Coquelles, France, on February 27.
There was a strong smell of bleach and Nicuta also had some on his hoodie.
The men were found inside a purpose-built compartment on the trailer's roof.
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A picture released by the Home Office shows three people crammed into the tight space. Another shows Nicuta with bleach on his arms.
He was charged with assisting unlawful immigration into the UK and remanded in custody.
On Thursday April 16 he appeared for a pre-trial hearing at Canterbury Crown Court by video link and pleaded guilty.
He was immediately sentenced to three years and four months in prison, the Home Office announced on Monday.
Chris Philp, minister for immigration compliance, said: "We are working around the clock with law enforcement and international partners to make sure that people smugglers face the full force of the law.
"This was a horrendous attempt to try and smuggle people into the UK illegally.
"I hope Nicuta's imprisonment sends a clear message - anyone who engages in this kind of criminality will be caught and brought before the courts."


birminghammail--2020-04-20--£800,000 worth of heroin seized from lorry carrying packets of crisps

A man has been charged after £800,000 of heroin was found hidden inside a lorry carrying a cargo of crisps .
Darius Urban , 48 , was arrested after the 20kg drug stash was discovered in Essex and seized by Border Force on April 15 .
The lorry had arrived in Harwich , having travelled from Poland via the Netherlands .
It comes as the National Crime Agency ( NCA ) warned that many organised criminals , including drug traffickers , continue to take advantage of circumstances during the coronavirus pandemic to carry out and even boost their illegal activities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the NCA said : `` Law enforcement monitoring of the illicit drugs threat tells us that there are fewer drugs available in the UK and therefore prices are rising .
`` This means drugs continue to be a valuable commodity and criminals will continue to work to run their criminal enterprises . ''
Urban , from Ostrzeszow in Poland , was charged with attempting to import a class A drug and appeared before Chelmsford Magistrates Court on April 17 .
He has been remanded in custody and will appear at Chelmsford Crown Court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ director Jenny Sharp said : `` This is another excellent example of Border Force officers preventing Class A drugs from ending up on the streets of the UK , where they cause significant harm to both individuals and communities .
`` Working with the NCA and other law enforcement partners we will continue to tackle smuggling of all kinds and bring those responsible to justice . ''

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A man has been charged after £800,000 of heroin was found hidden inside a lorry carrying a cargo of crisps.
Darius Urban, 48, was arrested after the 20kg drug stash was discovered in Essex and seized by Border Force on April 15.
The lorry had arrived in Harwich, having travelled from Poland via the Netherlands.
It comes as the National Crime Agency (NCA) warned that many organised criminals, including drug traffickers, continue to take advantage of circumstances during the coronavirus pandemic to carry out and even boost their illegal activities.
Mark Spoors, branch commander at the NCA said: "Law enforcement monitoring of the illicit drugs threat tells us that there are fewer drugs available in the UK and therefore prices are rising.
"This means drugs continue to be a valuable commodity and criminals will continue to work to run their criminal enterprises."
Urban, from Ostrzeszow in Poland, was charged with attempting to import a class A drug and appeared before Chelmsford Magistrates Court on April 17.
He has been remanded in custody and will appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on May 15.
Border Force assistant director Jenny Sharp said: "This is another excellent example of Border Force officers preventing Class A drugs from ending up on the streets of the UK, where they cause significant harm to both individuals and communities.
"Working with the NCA and other law enforcement partners we will continue to tackle smuggling of all kinds and bring those responsible to justice."


birminghammail--2020-04-20--Robert Pattinson's Batman film delayed by months amid coronavirus

Robert Pattinson 's The Batman has been delayed by four months .
The superhero film was set to arrive in June 2021 but will now be released on October 1 , studio Warner Bros said .
The Batman is directed by Matt Reeves and will see British star Pattinson make his debut as the Dark Knight .
Filming began in Glasgow earlier this year and the movie also stars Zoe Kravitz , Jeffrey Wright , Andy Serkis and Colin Farrell .
The delay was part of a wider reshuffle by Warner Bros , with cinemas closed in both the US @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Many Saints Of Newark was set to launch in September this year , but has been pushed back to March 2021 .
Superhero movie The Flash is now aiming for a June 2022 date , a month earlier than originally planned , while Shazam 2 has been pushed back seven months to November 2022 .
Baz Luhrmann 's Elvis Presley biopic , starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks , has been delayed by a month to November 2021 .
And King Richard , a sport drama about the father of tennis players Venus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ released in November 2021 , a delay of a year .
The pandemic has caused chaos for Hollywood , with a string of major releases postponed due to the virus .
They include James Bond flick No Time To Die , Disney 's blockbuster remake of Mulan and Top Gun : Maverick .

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Robert Pattinson's The Batman has been delayed by four months.
The superhero film was set to arrive in June 2021 but will now be released on October 1, studio Warner Bros said.
The Batman is directed by Matt Reeves and will see British star Pattinson make his debut as the Dark Knight.
Filming began in Glasgow earlier this year and the movie also stars Zoe Kravitz, Jeffrey Wright, Andy Serkis and Colin Farrell.
The delay was part of a wider reshuffle by Warner Bros, with cinemas closed in both the US and Europe.
(Image: Ian West/PA Wire London)
Sopranos prequel film The Many Saints Of Newark was set to launch in September this year, but has been pushed back to March 2021.
Superhero movie The Flash is now aiming for a June 2022 date, a month earlier than originally planned, while Shazam 2 has been pushed back seven months to November 2022.
Baz Luhrmann's Elvis Presley biopic, starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks, has been delayed by a month to November 2021.
And King Richard, a sport drama about the father of tennis players Venus and Serena Williams, will now be released in November 2021, a delay of a year.
The pandemic has caused chaos for Hollywood, with a string of major releases postponed due to the virus.
They include James Bond flick No Time To Die, Disney's blockbuster remake of Mulan and Top Gun: Maverick.


birminghammail--2020-04-20--Manchester United hand Wolves a chance - and they could take it

This isn ’ t the first time Colombian superstar James Rodriguez has been linked with Wolverhampton Wanderers .
Aside from Cristiano Ronaldo , Wolves have been tipped to sign virtually every Gestifute client since Fosun ’ s relationship with super-agent Jorge Mendes became public knowledge .
They ’ ve signed a few too with 13 members of Nuno Espirito Santo ’ s first team squad linked to Mendes .
It ’ s a strategy which has paid off for Wolves with the club on course to better last season ’ s seventh-placed finish in the Premier League once it gets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have the Europa League route into the Champions League - a competition they would likely have to qualify for in order to attract a player of Rodriguez ’ s ilk .
This is no longer the world beater who was arguably the best player at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil , though .
Rodriguez has only played 13 times for Real Madrid this season and looks finished at the Bernabeu under Zinedine Zidane .
A transfer this summer seems inevitable - but does he fit the profile of player Wolves look for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are young with the capacity to improve under Nuno ’ s charge at Compton Park .
Rodriguez turns 29 in July .
However , Rodriguez has played just 191 matches - many of which have come from the bench - for Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in the past six years .
Put simply , he hasn ’ t been flogged to anywhere near the extent that some players of his age have .
He ’ s at a similar age to Wolves ’ Raul Jimenez who will celebrate his 29th birthday in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who was 27 at the time , hadn ’ t played many minutes in Europe and there ’ s a belief within the Mexican ’ s camp that this partly explains his body ’ s incredible durability .
Jimenez has barely missed a game since signing for Wolves and he ’ s featured in 44 of the club ’ s 48 fixtures this season .
So Rodriguez ’ s age doesn ’ t appear to be sufficient grounds to rule out Wolves .
One lazy assumption associated with Wolves ’ success in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fosun have thrown money at it .
That couldn ’ t be further from the truth with Jimenez the only player to have cost Wolves in excess of £20million .
Wolves , aided by Mendes , have been shrewd in their dealings which is why Rodriguez ’ s reported £71million price tag is enough to make your eyes water a little .
It still doesn ’ t feel like Wolves are at a stage where that kind of fee represents sensible business , and that ’ s what Fosun demand in transfer windows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to sell Rodriguez - who they bought for a reported £63million in 2014 - for that kind of money ?
Given his limited game time this season , niggling injury problems and downward spiral since winning his second Champions League in 2017 , you ’ d think not .
Rodriguez was allowed to leave Madrid on loan for Bayern Munich and Wolves have maintained a positive relationship with Los Blancos despite Jesus Vallejo 's miserable spell at Molineux .
Something Wolves have considered when signing players is how that particular player will improve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ example , will partly pay off his transfer fee in Mexican marketing exposure .
Colombia ’ s population is slightly more than one third of Mexico ’ s , but Rodriguez has unquestionably exceeded Falcao as the country ’ s biggest star .
A player with such prominence in one of South America ’ s largest countries would open Wolves up to yet another corner of the globe .
If Rodriguez was on the market at a more affordable price why wouldn ’ t Wolves - and Everton who have also been linked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the added bonus of Manchester United - another team linked with Rodriguez - reportedly making way .
Sky Sports report Ole Gunnar Solskjaer prefers Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish to Rodriguez .
Three years ago it would have sounded crazy , but the likes of James Rodriguez are no longer out of Wolves ’ reach .

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This isn’t the first time Colombian superstar James Rodriguez has been linked with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Aside from Cristiano Ronaldo, Wolves have been tipped to sign virtually every Gestifute client since Fosun’s relationship with super-agent Jorge Mendes became public knowledge.
They’ve signed a few too with 13 members of Nuno Espirito Santo’s first team squad linked to Mendes.
It’s a strategy which has paid off for Wolves with the club on course to better last season’s seventh-placed finish in the Premier League once it gets going again.
The Molineux men also have the Europa League route into the Champions League - a competition they would likely have to qualify for in order to attract a player of Rodriguez’s ilk.
This is no longer the world beater who was arguably the best player at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, though. Rodriguez has only played 13 times for Real Madrid this season and looks finished at the Bernabeu under Zinedine Zidane.
A transfer this summer seems inevitable - but does he fit the profile of player Wolves look for?
Wolves tend to sign players who are young with the capacity to improve under Nuno’s charge at Compton Park. Rodriguez turns 29 in July.
However, Rodriguez has played just 191 matches - many of which have come from the bench - for Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in the past six years.
Put simply, he hasn’t been flogged to anywhere near the extent that some players of his age have.
He’s at a similar age to Wolves’ Raul Jimenez who will celebrate his 29th birthday in May. Prior to joining Wolves Jimenez, who was 27 at the time, hadn’t played many minutes in Europe and there’s a belief within the Mexican’s camp that this partly explains his body’s incredible durability.
Jimenez has barely missed a game since signing for Wolves and he’s featured in 44 of the club’s 48 fixtures this season.
So Rodriguez’s age doesn’t appear to be sufficient grounds to rule out Wolves.
One lazy assumption associated with Wolves’ success in the Premier League is that wealthy owners Fosun have thrown money at it. That couldn’t be further from the truth with Jimenez the only player to have cost Wolves in excess of £20million.
Wolves, aided by Mendes, have been shrewd in their dealings which is why Rodriguez’s reported £71million price tag is enough to make your eyes water a little.
It still doesn’t feel like Wolves are at a stage where that kind of fee represents sensible business, and that’s what Fosun demand in transfer windows.
But can Real Madrid really expect to sell Rodriguez - who they bought for a reported £63million in 2014 - for that kind of money?
Given his limited game time this season, niggling injury problems and downward spiral since winning his second Champions League in 2017, you’d think not.
Rodriguez was allowed to leave Madrid on loan for Bayern Munich and Wolves have maintained a positive relationship with Los Blancos despite Jesus Vallejo's miserable spell at Molineux.
Something Wolves have considered when signing players is how that particular player will improve their global appeal. Jimenez, for example, will partly pay off his transfer fee in Mexican marketing exposure.
Colombia’s population is slightly more than one third of Mexico’s, but Rodriguez has unquestionably exceeded Falcao as the country’s biggest star.
A player with such prominence in one of South America’s largest countries would open Wolves up to yet another corner of the globe.
If Rodriguez was on the market at a more affordable price why wouldn’t Wolves - and Everton who have also been linked - be interested?
Wolves have received the added bonus of Manchester United - another team linked with Rodriguez - reportedly making way. Sky Sports report Ole Gunnar Solskjaer prefers Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish to Rodriguez.
Three years ago it would have sounded crazy, but the likes of James Rodriguez are no longer out of Wolves’ reach.


birminghammail--2020-04-20--Pundit slams Aston Villa players - and it will worry Dean Smith

Jack Grealish doesn ’ t trust his Aston Villa teammates , according to Paul Merson .
England hopeful Grealish has been heavily linked with a transfer to Manchester United after an excellent season in the Premier League .
The midfielder has scored seven times in the league and has carried Dean Smith ’ s side for much of the campaign .
And while Merson ca n't speak highly enough of Grealish , he 's questioned the quality of those around the 24-year-old .
`` He 's a special player , '' ex-Villa man Merson said , speaking on Sky Sports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best three or four yard passer I 've seen in the game for a long , long time .
`` People will go 'three or four yard passes ? '
You watch football when it comes back and you see people roll the ball back to a full back and they have to take a touch or someone goes on the overlap and they kick it out of touch .
`` It 's always a pitch perfect ball , that three or four yard ball .
For me , he 's a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ball , very gifted .
`` I do think he 's trying to take it on too much .
I do n't think he has trust in the players [ at Villa ] that they 're good enough around him .
`` I look at players like Michael Ballack , who was a great player .
When he was in Germany , he would probably touch the ball 100 times in a game .
In them 100 times he 'd probably at least ten times he 'd find a world class ball .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a good game because you 're going to find that pass .
`` I think when he went to Chelsea , and Chelsea had a lot of star players , Frank Lampards and people like that , from 100 touches a game to 60 , 70 or even 50 - it 's a lot harder .
`` I think he does n't trust the players , he 's trying to be the school captain at the moment and trying to do everything .
He 's keeping the ball too long , but I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demand the ball off him .
`` I think at Aston Villa , they just let him do what he wants , like a school captain , here 's the ball , go and beat everybody and we 'll win the game . ''

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Jack Grealish doesn’t trust his Aston Villa teammates, according to Paul Merson.
England hopeful Grealish has been heavily linked with a transfer to Manchester United after an excellent season in the Premier League.
The midfielder has scored seven times in the league and has carried Dean Smith’s side for much of the campaign.
And while Merson can't speak highly enough of Grealish, he's questioned the quality of those around the 24-year-old.
"He's a special player," ex-Villa man Merson said, speaking on Sky Sports' Football Show. "He's the best three or four yard passer I've seen in the game for a long, long time.
"People will go 'three or four yard passes?' You watch football when it comes back and you see people roll the ball back to a full back and they have to take a touch or someone goes on the overlap and they kick it out of touch.
"It's always a pitch perfect ball, that three or four yard ball. For me, he's a special player, very comfortable on the ball, very gifted.
"I do think he's trying to take it on too much. I don't think he has trust in the players [at Villa] that they're good enough around him.
"I look at players like Michael Ballack, who was a great player. When he was in Germany, he would probably touch the ball 100 times in a game. In them 100 times he'd probably at least ten times he'd find a world class ball.
"You're always going to have a good game because you're going to find that pass.
"I think when he went to Chelsea, and Chelsea had a lot of star players, Frank Lampards and people like that, from 100 touches a game to 60, 70 or even 50 - it's a lot harder.
"I think he doesn't trust the players, he's trying to be the school captain at the moment and trying to do everything. He's keeping the ball too long, but I think with better players, they will demand the ball off him.
"I think at Aston Villa, they just let him do what he wants, like a school captain, here's the ball, go and beat everybody and we'll win the game."


birminghammail--2020-04-20--Vinagre picks out two Man City players Wolves should sign

Ruben Vinagre has pinpointed two rather ambitious transfers that Wolves could look to complete this summer .
The left-back is one of a number of Portuguese nationals in Nuno Espirito Santo 's squad , after signing from Monaco , initially on loan , in 2017 .
Vinagre has had to bide his time at Molineux , with Jonny Otto the first choice left-back at the club .
But that has n't deterred him from naming another full back , when asked to pick which of his compatriots he would sign .
He appeared on a podcast produced by Portuguese news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) and was asked which Portuguese stars he would like to join him in the Black Country .
“ Ronaldo I can not answer… it ’ s very complicated .
Bernardo ( Silva ) and ( Joao ) Cancelo , '' he said .
Before his move to Juventus in 2018 , Cancelo was heavily linked with a move to Wolves .
While Bernardo Silva has established himself as one of the best midfielders in world football .
Vinagre 's claims come just days after Ilkay Gundogan suggested Raul Jimenez could make a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playmaker touted Jimenez has one of the best strikers in the world and claimed he could imagine playing with him at the Etihad .

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Ruben Vinagre has pinpointed two rather ambitious transfers that Wolves could look to complete this summer.
The left-back is one of a number of Portuguese nationals in Nuno Espirito Santo's squad, after signing from Monaco, initially on loan, in 2017.
Vinagre has had to bide his time at Molineux, with Jonny Otto the first choice left-back at the club.
But that hasn't deterred him from naming another full back, when asked to pick which of his compatriots he would sign.
He appeared on a podcast produced by Portuguese news outlet record (translated by Sport Witness) and was asked which Portuguese stars he would like to join him in the Black Country.
“Ronaldo I cannot answer… it’s very complicated. Bernardo (Silva) and (Joao) Cancelo," he said.
Before his move to Juventus in 2018, Cancelo was heavily linked with a move to Wolves. While Bernardo Silva has established himself as one of the best midfielders in world football.
Vinagre's claims come just days after Ilkay Gundogan suggested Raul Jimenez could make a move the other way.
The City playmaker touted Jimenez has one of the best strikers in the world and claimed he could imagine playing with him at the Etihad.


birminghammail--2020-04-20--Himley Hall grounds to re-open but council warns about social distancing rules

Himley Park is set to re-open but Dudley Council has warned it will not hesitate to close it again if people flout Government guidelines .
The popular grounds at Himley Hall were shut last month after crowds gathered at the beauty spot , ignoring social distancing guidelines .
However , the council has reconsidered its decision following government advice over the weekend for parks to be open for people to enjoy daily exercise .
Dudley Council has reviewed the closure , with the gates once again set to re-open to visitors tomorrow ( Tuesday , April 21 ) .
Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only head outdoors for essential reasons , such as exercise , and they should always follow social distancing restrictions , remaining at least two metres apart from others .
Councillor Patrick Harley , leader of Dudley Council said : `` We want all our parks to be open so people have somewhere to go for fresh air and exercise .
`` The decision to close Himley park was not taken lightly and we hope that once re-opened tomorrow , visitors will follow the clear government rules around social distancing and remain at least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If people follow the advice , we will all be doing what we can to defend ourselves from this terrible outbreak .
`` This decision to open the park again will be kept under review and if people flout the very clear government rules , I will not hesitate to reconsider .
`` People need to stay at home , save lives and protect the NHS .
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Himley Park is set to re-open but Dudley Council has warned it will not hesitate to close it again if people flout Government guidelines.
The popular grounds at Himley Hall were shut last month after crowds gathered at the beauty spot, ignoring social distancing guidelines.
However, the council has reconsidered its decision following government advice over the weekend for parks to be open for people to enjoy daily exercise.
Dudley Council has reviewed the closure, with the gates once again set to re-open to visitors tomorrow (Tuesday, April 21).
Government rules are very clear that people should only head outdoors for essential reasons, such as exercise, and they should always follow social distancing restrictions, remaining at least two metres apart from others.
Councillor Patrick Harley, leader of Dudley Council said: "We want all our parks to be open so people have somewhere to go for fresh air and exercise.
"The decision to close Himley park was not taken lightly and we hope that once re-opened tomorrow, visitors will follow the clear government rules around social distancing and remain at least two metres apart from others.
"If people follow the advice, we will all be doing what we can to defend ourselves from this terrible outbreak.
"This decision to open the park again will be kept under review and if people flout the very clear government rules, I will not hesitate to reconsider.
"People need to stay at home, save lives and protect the NHS.”


birminghammail--2020-04-20--Police discover cannabis farm in Oldbury

Shocking footage captured by a police officer shows a room filled with dozens of cannabis plants - potentially worth thousands of pounds .
The discovery was made when cops raided a property on Park Street in Oldbury , this morning ( April 20 ) .
In the video - which you can watch above - you can see the sheer volume of illicit plants crammed into a room .
The drugs have now been seized by the force 's cannabis disposal team .
All of the plants will now be burnt at a 'waste to energy ' plant - a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure the cannabis never makes its way back onto the streets .
In the UK , cannabis is categorised as a class B drug which will result in penalties for those found in possession , dealing or producing the substance .
Police can issue a warning or an on-the-spot fine of £90 if you ’ re found with cannabis .
Being found in possession of class B drugs can result in up to five years in prison , an unlimited fine or both .
Those convicted for supplying or production of class B @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in prison .
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said : `` We are investigating after a cannabis factory was discovered at a property on Park Street , Oldbury at 9am this morning ( April 20 ) .
`` A number of plants were recovered as investigations continue . ''
Anyone with information can contact the police , quoting log number 824 of 20/04 via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

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Shocking footage captured by a police officer shows a room filled with dozens of cannabis plants - potentially worth thousands of pounds.
The discovery was made when cops raided a property on Park Street in Oldbury, this morning (April 20).
In the video - which you can watch above - you can see the sheer volume of illicit plants crammed into a room.
(Image: WMP)
The drugs have now been seized by the force's cannabis disposal team.
All of the plants will now be burnt at a 'waste to energy' plant - a procedure overseen by a police officer to ensure the cannabis never makes its way back onto the streets.
In the UK, cannabis is categorised as a class B drug which will result in penalties for those found in possession, dealing or producing the substance.
Police can issue a warning or an on-the-spot fine of £90 if you’re found with cannabis.
Being found in possession of class B drugs can result in up to five years in prison, an unlimited fine or both.
Those convicted for supplying or production of class B drugs can face up to 14 years in prison.
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said: "We are investigating after a cannabis factory was discovered at a property on Park Street, Oldbury at 9am this morning (April 20).
"A number of plants were recovered as investigations continue."
Anyone with information can contact the police, quoting log number 824 of 20/04 via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-04-20--Watch eyesore town building almost wiped from skyline

An eyesore building which has loomed over Dudley for decades has almost been demolished .
The fall of Cavendish house began when diggers moved onto the Trindle Road site on March 12 .
A video posted by Dudley Council - which you can see above - shows the progress made during the demolition .
The former base of the Inland Revenue , will transform into an £82million retail , leisure and housing development on the land , which will then form part of a near £1 billion regeneration programme across the borough .
Work is also ongoing in the town @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Metro extension , while plans are in the pipeline for a new multi-million bus and tram interchange in Dudley town centre .
The town will also become home to a test track for new and emerging transport technologies in the form of Very Light Rail ( VLR ) .
Councillor Patrick Harley , leader of the council , said : `` In the uncertain times we are living in at the moment as a result of Covid-19 , this is a sign of a brighter future and of the recovery and resurgence of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a blot on the skyline of Dudley for far too long .
I am sure these pictures will be welcomed by a lot of residents in the borough looking for a bit of good news amongst the gloom of our current times . ''

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An eyesore building which has loomed over Dudley for decades has almost been demolished.
The fall of Cavendish house began when diggers moved onto the Trindle Road site on March 12.
A video posted by Dudley Council - which you can see above - shows the progress made during the demolition.
(Image: Dudley Council)
The former base of the Inland Revenue, will transform into an £82million retail, leisure and housing development on the land, which will then form part of a near £1 billion regeneration programme across the borough.
Work is also ongoing in the town centre around the Brierley Hill to Wednesbury Metro extension, while plans are in the pipeline for a new multi-million bus and tram interchange in Dudley town centre.
The town will also become home to a test track for new and emerging transport technologies in the form of Very Light Rail (VLR).
Councillor Patrick Harley, leader of the council, said: "In the uncertain times we are living in at the moment as a result of Covid-19, this is a sign of a brighter future and of the recovery and resurgence of Dudley.
"Cavendish House has been a blot on the skyline of Dudley for far too long. I am sure these pictures will be welcomed by a lot of residents in the borough looking for a bit of good news amongst the gloom of our current times."


birminghammail--2020-04-20--Martin Tyler joins Neville and Carragher with brilliant Villa Park claim

Martin Tyler has become the latest member of Sky Sports ' commentating team to heap praise on Villa Park .
With Premier League football returning to B6 this season , Tyler & Co. have enjoyed watching Aston Villa .
The Sky cameras were at Villa 's famous old stadium for their game with Everton back in August , with Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher revealing their love for the ground .
Neville said : `` My favourite away ground when I think about the great FA Cup semi-finals and the great league games we ( Manchester United ) had here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aston Villa are back in the Premier League .
And his regular sparring partner , Carragher joined him , saying : “ It ’ s a fantastic stadium .
There are teams with greater facilities in new grounds and they are spectacular .
But there is something special about Aston Villa .
It does look like it has had a lick of paint .
It looks brand new .
But it is that traditional ground .
A lot of tradition here.
” And now Tyler has completed the set , suggesting Villa Park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such is its unique design .
Asked for his memories of Villa Park , Tyler told Sky Sports : “ I 'll never forget the sight of Ryan Giggs deciding what we knew then was the very last FA Cup semi-final replay .
“ A much more recent memory is also a treasured one .
I was on duty for Sky Sports at Wembley for the Carabao Cup Final between Aston Villa and Manchester City .
As part of my research for my commentary I asked for permission to visit the Villa training @ @ @ @ @ @ @ match .
“ This is not access that clubs have to provide but Dean Smith and his staff could not have been more helpful .
I was very grateful for the background information they gave me which was invaluable on the big occasion .
“ Every time I visit Villa Park I think of the National Trust as much as the Premier League .
The home of Aston Villa is stately indeed .
The architecture is splendid and the atmosphere from the Holte End can take your breath away .
”

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Martin Tyler has become the latest member of Sky Sports' commentating team to heap praise on Villa Park.
With Premier League football returning to B6 this season, Tyler & Co. have enjoyed watching Aston Villa.
The Sky cameras were at Villa's famous old stadium for their game with Everton back in August, with Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher revealing their love for the ground.
Neville said: "My favourite away ground when I think about the great FA Cup semi-finals and the great league games we (Manchester United) had here.
“It does feel right that Aston Villa are back in the Premier League.
"It’s a great football club, with a great history."
And his regular sparring partner, Carragher joined him, saying: “It’s a fantastic stadium. There are teams with greater facilities in new grounds and they are spectacular. But there is something special about Aston Villa. It does look like it has had a lick of paint. It looks brand new. But it is that traditional ground. A lot of tradition here.”
And now Tyler has completed the set, suggesting Villa Park is like a National Trust building, such is its unique design.
Asked for his memories of Villa Park, Tyler told Sky Sports: “I'll never forget the sight of Ryan Giggs deciding what we knew then was the very last FA Cup semi-final replay.
“A much more recent memory is also a treasured one. I was on duty for Sky Sports at Wembley for the Carabao Cup Final between Aston Villa and Manchester City. As part of my research for my commentary I asked for permission to visit the Villa training ground a couple of days before the match.
“This is not access that clubs have to provide but Dean Smith and his staff could not have been more helpful. I was very grateful for the background information they gave me which was invaluable on the big occasion.
“Every time I visit Villa Park I think of the National Trust as much as the Premier League. The home of Aston Villa is stately indeed. The architecture is splendid and the atmosphere from the Holte End can take your breath away.”


birminghammail--2020-04-20--See Starlink satellites over Birmingham tonight - what time and where to look

If you heard about sightings of a string of mysterious lights in the sky on Sunday night but missed all the excitement , there is another opportunity to see them tonight .
Some people reported seeing shooting stars , planes or even UFOs but it turns out the lights were the latest batch of satellites launched by US entrepreneur Elon Musk 's company SpaceX .
The thousands of tiny satellites look like moving stars that are flying across the sky in a straight line - like a train .
As the company has been granted permission to fly 12,000 satellites @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could eventually be increased to 30,000 - it 's likely that they could become a relatively common sight in the skies above Britain in the future .
The SpaceX mission is to provide remote locations across the world with low-cost internet .
When will I be able to see the Starlink satellites ?
According to findastarlink.com , the Starlink satellites will be flying over the UK until April 24 .
Sometimes the satellites appear in the early hours when most of us are asleep but thankfully there are also some sightings at more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 mins .
Look from WEST to EAST For 2 mins .
Look from SOUTHEAST to EAST For 6 mins .
Look from WEST to EAST For 6 mins .
Look from WEST to EAST For 4 mins .
Look from SOUTHWEST to EAST For 6 mins .
Look from WEST to EAST For 6 mins .
Look from WEST to WEST For 2 mins .
Look from EAST to EAST For 5 mins .
Look from WEST to EAST For 6 mins .
Look from WEST to EAST For 3 mins .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ enter your location to find the days and times they 'll be most visible in your area .
You can also track the satellites using the Starlink app .

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If you heard about sightings of a string of mysterious lights in the sky but missed all the excitement, there are other opportunities to see them over the coming nights.
Some people reported seeing shooting stars, planes or even UFOs but it turns out the lights were the latest batch of satellites launched by US entrepreneur Elon Musk's company SpaceX.
The thousands of tiny satellites look like moving stars that are flying across the sky in a straight line - like a train.
(Image: PA)
As the company has been granted permission to fly 12,000 satellites as part of the project - which could eventually be increased to 30,000 - it's likely that they could become a relatively common sight in the skies above Britain in the future.
The SpaceX mission is to provide remote locations across the world with low-cost internet.
(Image: @MissSwann3)
When will I be able to see the Starlink satellites?
According to findastarlink.com, the Starlink satellites will be flying over the UK until April 26.
Sometimes the satellites appear in the early hours when most of us are asleep but thankfully there are also some sightings at more convenient times in the evening.
All the updated times are listed below for Birmingham.
The website reports that there may be 'failed sightings' and that times can vary by 10 minutes either way, but there are still quite a few chances to see them if you are patient and persistent.
At times only one or two of the moving light have been seen rather than the 25 that were predicted and expected.
Friday April 24
8:55 pm
For 3 mins. Look from WEST to SOUTHEAST (details)
Elevation (from horizon): start: 10°, max: 32°, end: 10°
9:10 pm
For 6 mins. Look from WEST to EAST (details)
Elevation (from horizon): start: 10°, max: 82°, end: 10°
Saturday April 25
4:14 am
For 5 mins. Look from WEST to EAST (details)
Elevation (from horizon): start: 16°, max: 79°, end: 10°
9:46 pm
For 6 mins. Look from WEST to EAST (details)
Elevation (from horizon): start: 11°, max: 83°, end: 17°
Sunday April 26
4:49 am
For 6 mins. Look from WEST to EAST (details)
Elevation (from horizon): start: 10°, max: 78°, end: 10°
It's a good idea to check times on the website, as they have been revised and updated.
You can enter your location to find the days and times they'll be most visible in your area.
You can also track the satellites using the Starlink app.
Share your pictures with us on our social media channels or email to david.bentley@reachplc.com


birminghammail--2020-04-20--Brighton make decision on Leeds loanee Ben White amid Wolves links

Brighton are believed to be determined to hold onto Ben White next summer , despite interest from a number of their Premier League rivals .
The central defender has shone during a season long loan deal with Leeds United , becoming a central part of Marcelo Bielsa 's promotion chasers .
That form has led to a number of top-flight clubs being linked with White , including Wolverhampton Wanderers .
Wolves are set to be in the market for a central defender this summer , with Ryan Bennett expected to leave .
Along with Wolves - Liverpool and Manchester United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ desperate to sign him permenantly .
However , the Athletic 's Brighton expert , Andy Naylor , has claimed Seagulls boss Graham Potter is keen to keep hold of him and utilise him next season .
Asked about Brighton ’ s position on White , Naylor told LeedsLive : “ Brighton are very keen to keep hold of him .
You can never say never .
It depends whether monitoring by others turns into something more meaningful in terms of bids , who from and for how much .
“ Potter likes ball-playing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ switches between a back three and flat back four .
Style-wise , White fits that mould.
” White was this week the subject of one of the more bizarre transfer bids , when a young Leeds fan wrote to the Premier League club asking if he could use his savings to sign him .
A total of £15.07 .

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Brighton are believed to be determined to hold onto Ben White next summer, despite interest from a number of their Premier League rivals.
The central defender has shone during a season long loan deal with Leeds United, becoming a central part of Marcelo Bielsa's promotion chasers.
That form has led to a number of top-flight clubs being linked with White, including Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Wolves are set to be in the market for a central defender this summer, with Ryan Bennett expected to leave.
Along with Wolves - Liverpool and Manchester United have been linked, while Leeds are desperate to sign him permenantly.
However, the Athletic's Brighton expert, Andy Naylor, has claimed Seagulls boss Graham Potter is keen to keep hold of him and utilise him next season.
Asked about Brighton’s position on White, Naylor told LeedsLive: “Brighton are very keen to keep hold of him. You can never say never. It depends whether monitoring by others turns into something more meaningful in terms of bids, who from and for how much.
“Potter likes ball-playing, versatile central defenders. He often switches between a back three and flat back four. Style-wise, White fits that mould.”
White was this week the subject of one of the more bizarre transfer bids, when a young Leeds fan wrote to the Premier League club asking if he could use his savings to sign him. A total of £15.07.