birminghammail--2020-08-28--This year's German Market  'not a done deal' says health chief

The German Market may have announced dates for 2020 but risk assessments are still being worked on before it can be given the go ahead , the city council 's public health chief has said .
Organisers will have to prove how it will disinfect beer jugs and keep areas where people will be eating and drinking as clean as possible .
It will also need to consider crowd control and spacing out stalls to avoid congested areas and high volumes of people .
Dr Justin Varney , director of Public Health in Birmingham , spoke about the German Market @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Facebook live Q & A session with BirminghamLive .
`` The Christmas market , like any other major event in the city , has to go through a process with the council where they submit their risk assessment and there are discussions .
`` We continue to have discussions .
No definitive decision has been made .
We have received the latest proposals which take into account all the covid safety approaches . ''
Dr Varney said it would have to consider whether the right cleaning regimes were in place , spacing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jams of people .
`` All of that is being worked through and it is n't a done deal .
`` This could all change if we have a rapid rise in cases .
If we do n't keep Birmingham safe we could end up where Leicester has been , '' he added .
The German Market revealed it hoped to return to the city from Thursday , November 5 , to Wednesday , December 23 .

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The German Market may have announced dates for 2020 but risk assessments are still being worked on before it can be given the go ahead, the city council's public health chief has said.
Organisers will have to prove how it will disinfect beer jugs and keep areas where people will be eating and drinking as clean as possible.
It will also need to consider crowd control and spacing out stalls to avoid congested areas and high volumes of people.
Dr Justin Varney, director of Public Health in Birmingham, spoke about the German Market announcing its dates for this year in a Facebook live Q&A session with BirminghamLive.
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"The Christmas market, like any other major event in the city, has to go through a process with the council where they submit their risk assessment and there are discussions.
"We continue to have discussions. No definitive decision has been made. We have received the latest proposals which take into account all the covid safety approaches."
Dr Varney said it would have to consider whether the right cleaning regimes were in place, spacing stalls out and how to avoid log jams of people.
"All of that is being worked through and it isn't a done deal.
"This could all change if we have a rapid rise in cases. If we don't keep Birmingham safe we could end up where Leicester has been," he added.
The German Market revealed it hoped to return to the city from Thursday, November 5, to Wednesday, December 23.


birminghammail--2020-08-28--Birmingham attractions open this weekend - and all the rules you need to know

The August Bank Holiday weekend is here and if you fancy getting out of the house , one idea many will opt for is a mooch around town .
It 's difficult to keep track of what 's up and running again , especially with localised restrictions as the guidance changes in response to the rate of infections .
Popping into Bullring and Grand Central shopping centres is an easy enough option but what else is on offer ?
Here 's a look at what 's going on in Birmingham city centre but note that some require advance booking .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The giant department store spread across five floors on the site of the former Pavilions shopping centre includes a Disney shopping zone , Disney cafe and also a Hogwarts Wizarding World area devoted to Harry Potter products , as well as clothing , shoes , homeware and cosmetics .
Primark Birmingham is open 8am to 8pm Saturday , 10.30am to 5pm Sunday and 8am to 8pm Monday .
Social distancing measures are in place , and there are hand sanitisers .
As in all shops , wearing a face covering is required @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2018 and is now open to visitors again .
But because of Government guidance around Covid-19 , it has had to change the way it operates at the moment .
Casual visits are n't allowed , instead you need to pre-book a time slot for going to the attraction , where there are two fixed play sessions per day , each including deep-cleaned and disinfected LEGO bricks .
And in line with updated advice from Birmingham City Council , from August 27 , bosses at the centre are unable to accept bookings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ groups from more than two households .
This is a temporary local measure because of the high rate of coronavirus infections in the city .
Find out more here The National Sea Life Centre in Birmingham has reopened .
But because of coronavirus guidance , it is now essential for all guests to pre-book a time slot for their visit , including anyone who has annual passes , flexi tickets and promotional vouchers - all visits can be booked or reserved here Anyone with symptoms of Covid-19 or living in an area currently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their visit by emailing slcbirmingham @ merlinentertainments.biz Find out more here Formerly known as Nostalgia & Comics before a complete refit and rebranding in April 2019 , this collector 's haven is the UK 's oldest surviving comic book shop .
It 's packed with comics , toys , action figures , box sets and other collectibles to keep the kids engrossed for a few hours .
Free comics are on offer every Wednesday as part of the Free Comic Book Day offer which this year has been extended to last all summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The store is closed on Sundays and Mondays , and open 10.30am to 5pm Saturdays .
Part of the same retail group is Forbidden Planet Birmingham at 74 Bull Street .
It will be open 10am to 5pm Saturday , 11am to 5pm Sunday and 10am to 5pm on August Bank Holiday Monday .
This cool combination of comic book store and coffee shop has reopened with social distancing and enhanced cleaning .
People are asked to book their visit in advance if possible .
Find out more here Based at this location @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the independent music emporium has new and used vinyl and CDs plus classic collectibles and bargains .
Robert Plant , Franz Ferdinand , Primal Scream and Jamie Callum are among the famous faces who 've popped in to dig the crates , and there have been special appearances at the store by Henry Rollins , Billy Bragg , Razorlight , Mark Ronson , Duran Duran and Lenny Kravitz .
Saturday August 29 is Record Store Day across the UK and there 's a one in / one out system to go in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to browse a list to see what you want before entering .
See what 's being released on Record Store Day here .
Find out more here St. Philip 's Cathedral has reopened to the public .
It is open for private prayer from Monday to Saturday between 10am and 2pm and on Sunday from 1pm to 3pm .
It is also open for public worship with 9am and 11am services of Holy Communion on Sundays .
The cathedral is closed for cleaning between those two Sunday services .
Following guidance from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cathedral has imposed strict limits on numbers for social distancing .
It has a booking system for services and entrance will be by ticket only .
Those who attend worship or come into the cathedral for private prayer must wear face coverings unless they have a valid exemption .
Find out more here Escape games on offer here including a Peaky Blinders themed challenge called The Raid .
In this game , the Shelbys are away in London leaving the bookies vulnerable to attack .
As new members of the Peaky Blinders , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anything which incriminates his family and destroy it before raiders arrive .
Another of the six games called Time Machine focuses on saving a time traveller who needs help getting back to the present day .
Find out more here Nine escape room games are availalble here , including prison-themed Cell Block C and some ancient Egyptian investigations in The Betrayal of Cluetankhamun .
Teams can be made up of two households/bubbles .
Face coverings must be worn throughout and temperature checks will be in place on your arrival .
Do not visit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Find out more here Four escape rooms and two outdoor games are on offer at this city centre site including a Doctor Who themed room called Worlds Collide where you have 60 minutes to stop the Cybermen .
Others focus on spy missions , pirate treasure and samurai warriors , while Magic Portal gives you two hours to close a dimensional doorway that has enabled mythical beasts to break through and cause chaos on the streets of Birmingham .
You 'll need to book in advance online or by phone and wear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here Another of the region 's many escape game venues , this one has five themed rooms - including Bank Job , Iron Kingdom and Alcatraz .
Coronavirus guidance means not all rooms are in use at the same time .
Enhanced cleaning procedures are in place including sanitising after each group leaves .
Multiple hand sanitiser locations are around the facility .
All staff members will wear masks and maintain distance from groups .
Visitors are asked to book online , bring your own masks , sanitise hands on arrival and when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be provided by staff .
Find out more here Libary of Birmingham - closed ( except for collection ) Libarries across Birmingham have started to reopen but only for order and collect services at the moment .
So they are currently closed to casual visitors .
The Library of Birmingham and a small number of community libraries opened for order and collect on August 5 .
This means all you can do at present is request books and make arrangements to come and pick them up .
See what is up and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your postcode in the interactive tool below : The museum , with its many exhibits and Edwardian Tearoom , is still closed and there is no date set for reopening .
This museum is also closed with no date yet announced for reopening

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The August Bank Holiday weekend is here and if you fancy getting out of the house, one idea many will opt for is a mooch around town.
But what's open these days?
It's difficult to keep track of what's up and running again, especially with localised restrictions as the guidance changes in response to the rate of infections.
Popping into Bullring and Grand Central shopping centres is an easy enough option but what else is on offer?
Here's a look at what's going on in Birmingham city centre but note that some require advance booking. And don't forget your face coverings.
World's biggest Primark
38 High Street, Birmingham city centre, B4 7SL
The giant department store spread across five floors on the site of the former Pavilions shopping centre includes a Disney shopping zone, Disney cafe and also a Hogwarts Wizarding World area devoted to Harry Potter products, as well as clothing, shoes, homeware and cosmetics.
Primark Birmingham is open 8am to 8pm Saturday, 10.30am to 5pm Sunday and 8am to 8pm Monday.
Social distancing measures are in place, and there are hand sanitisers. As in all shops, wearing a face covering is required.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
LEGOLand Discovery Centre
Arena Birmingham, King Edwards Road, Birmingham B1 2AA
The discovery centre launched in Birmingham in 2018 and is now open to visitors again.
But because of Government guidance around Covid-19, it has had to change the way it operates at the moment.
Casual visits aren't allowed, instead you need to pre-book a time slot for going to the attraction, where there are two fixed play sessions per day, each including deep-cleaned and disinfected LEGO bricks.
And in line with updated advice from Birmingham City Council, from August 27, bosses at the centre are unable to accept bookings for more than six people or from groups from more than two households. This is a temporary local measure because of the high rate of coronavirus infections in the city.
Find out more here
(Image: Shaun Fellows / Shine Pix Ltd)
Sea Life Centre Birmingham
The Water's Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HL
The National Sea Life Centre in Birmingham has reopened.
But because of coronavirus guidance, it is now essential for all guests to pre-book a time slot for their visit, including anyone who has annual passes, flexi tickets and promotional vouchers - all visits can be booked or reserved here
Anyone with symptoms of Covid-19 or living in an area currently subject to extended lockdown measures should rearrange their visit by emailing slcbirmingham@merlinentertainments.biz
Find out more here
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Worlds Apart Birmingham
14-16 Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham B5 4EN
Formerly known as Nostalgia & Comics before a complete refit and rebranding in April 2019, this collector's haven is the UK's oldest surviving comic book shop.
It's packed with comics, toys, action figures, box sets and other collectibles to keep the kids engrossed for a few hours.
Free comics are on offer every Wednesday as part of the Free Comic Book Day offer which this year has been extended to last all summer from July 15 to September 9.
The store is closed on Sundays and Mondays, and open 10.30am to 5pm Saturdays.
Part of the same retail group is Forbidden Planet Birmingham at 74 Bull Street. It will be open 10am to 5pm Saturday, 11am to 5pm Sunday and 10am to 5pm on August Bank Holiday Monday.
Geek Retreat
38 The Priory Queensway, Birmingham B4 7LA
This cool combination of comic book store and coffee shop has reopened with social distancing and enhanced cleaning. People are asked to book their visit in advance if possible.
Find out more here
Swordfish Records
66 Dalton St, Birmingham B4 7LX
Based at this location since 2013, but running since 1979, the independent music emporium has new and used vinyl and CDs plus classic collectibles and bargains.
Robert Plant, Franz Ferdinand, Primal Scream and Jamie Callum are among the famous faces who've popped in to dig the crates, and there have been special appearances at the store by Henry Rollins, Billy Bragg, Razorlight, Mark Ronson, Duran Duran and Lenny Kravitz.
Saturday August 29 is Record Store Day across the UK and there's a one in / one out system to go in the shop. You'll be able to browse a list to see what you want before entering. See what's being released on Record Store Day here.
Find out more here
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
Birmingham Cathedral
Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2QB
St. Philip's Cathedral has reopened to the public.
It is open for private prayer from Monday to Saturday between 10am and 2pm and on Sunday from 1pm to 3pm.
It is also open for public worship with 9am and 11am services of Holy Communion on Sundays. The cathedral is closed for cleaning between those two Sunday services.
Following guidance from the government and Church of England, the cathedral has imposed strict limits on numbers for social distancing. It has a booking system for services and entrance will be by ticket only.
Those who attend worship or come into the cathedral for private prayer must wear face coverings unless they have a valid exemption.
Find out more here
(Image: BBC/Caryn Mandabach Productions Ltd 2019/Robert Viglasky)
Escape Live
18-24 Constitution Hill, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, B19 3LY
Escape games on offer here including a Peaky Blinders themed challenge called The Raid.
In this game, the Shelbys are away in London leaving the bookies vulnerable to attack. As new members of the Peaky Blinders, you are instructed by Tommy to find anything which incriminates his family and destroy it before raiders arrive.
Another of the six games called Time Machine focuses on saving a time traveller who needs help getting back to the present day.
Find out more here
Clue HQ Birmingham
20 &21 Lionel Street, Birmingham B3 1AG
Nine escape room games are availalble here, including prison-themed Cell Block C and some ancient Egyptian investigations in The Betrayal of Cluetankhamun.
Teams can be made up of two households/bubbles. Face coverings must be worn throughout and temperature checks will be in place on your arrival. Do not visit if you have any Covid 19 symtoms.
Find out more here
(Image: Escape Hunt)
Escape Hunt Birmingham Central
120-122 Corporation Street, Birmingham B4 6SX
Four escape rooms and two outdoor games are on offer at this city centre site including a Doctor Who themed room called Worlds Collide where you have 60 minutes to stop the Cybermen.
Others focus on spy missions, pirate treasure and samurai warriors, while Magic Portal gives you two hours to close a dimensional doorway that has enabled mythical beasts to break through and cause chaos on the streets of Birmingham.
You'll need to book in advance online or by phone and wear masks and gloves.
Find out more here
Escape Reality Birmingham
60-62 Constitution Hill, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, B19 3JT
Another of the region's many escape game venues, this one has five themed rooms - including Bank Job, Iron Kingdom and Alcatraz.
Coronavirus guidance means not all rooms are in use at the same time. Enhanced cleaning procedures are in place including sanitising after each group leaves.
Multiple hand sanitiser locations are around the facility. All staff members will wear masks and maintain distance from groups.
Visitors are asked to book online, bring your own masks, sanitise hands on arrival and when leaving, and wear disposable gloves which will be provided by staff.
Find out more here
STILL CLOSED
Libary of Birmingham - closed (except for collection)
Centenary Square, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2ND
Libarries across Birmingham have started to reopen but only for order and collect services at the moment. So they are currently closed to casual visitors.
The Library of Birmingham and a small number of community libraries opened for order and collect on August 5.
This means all you can do at present is request books and make arrangements to come and pick them up.
See what is up and running where you are by simply typing your postcode in the interactive tool below:
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery - closed
Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3DH
The museum, with its many exhibits and Edwardian Tearoom, is still closed and there is no date set for reopening.
Museum of the Jewellery Quarter - closed
75-80 Vyse Street, Birmingham, B18 6HA
This museum is also closed with no date yet announced for reopening


birminghammail--2020-08-28--Arrests after police swoop in violent crime and gang blitz

Three men and a teen were detained after police launched a crackdown targeting gangs and violent crime in east Birmingham .
Officers led by the Regional Organised Crime Unit and dogs unit were involved in an operation rounding up criminals in Sparkbrook and surrounding areas on Thursday , August 27 .
One teenager was arrested after officers attempted to stop and speak to him after suspicious behaviour was noted .
He ran away but the 16-year-old was quickly tracked down and found with drugs .
He was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis and has since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a young offender ’ s team .
Three other men , aged 19 , 27 and 31 , were arrested on suspicion of possession of drugs , with the youngest also being arrested on suspicion of breaching a gang injunction .
All three men remain in police custody for questioning .
Over the course of the operation , 11 people - who were known to the police and have links to gangs - were stopped and searched .
A small quantity of cannabis was recovered and three Community Protection Warnings ( CPOs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ news - latest updates in your inbox with our free newsletter We all want to feel safe in our homes and streets .
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Find it on Google Play Store and App Store Inspector Neil Kirkpatrick , from Hall Green Constituency , said : “ This was a great team effort from various departments within the force and we had a really successful evening in our continued effort to tackle violent crime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of people were arrested and even more stopped , searched and spoken to .
This activity and our presence will undoubtedly have disrupted criminal activity .
“ We want to continue to make Birmingham feel like a safe place and for members of the public to be reassured we are doing what we can to reduce these crimes .
“ Today ’ s events were supported with information from our residents and we always encourage our community to contact us with any information . ''

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Three men and a teen were detained after police launched a crackdown targeting gangs and violent crime in east Birmingham.
Officers led by the Regional Organised Crime Unit and dogs unit were involved in an operation rounding up criminals in Sparkbrook and surrounding areas on Thursday, August 27.
One teenager was arrested after officers attempted to stop and speak to him after suspicious behaviour was noted.
He ran away but the 16-year-old was quickly tracked down and found with drugs.
He was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis and has since been released while enquiries continue and referred to a young offender’s team.
Three other men, aged 19, 27 and 31, were arrested on suspicion of possession of drugs, with the youngest also being arrested on suspicion of breaching a gang injunction.
All three men remain in police custody for questioning.
Over the course of the operation, 11 people - who were known to the police and have links to gangs - were stopped and searched.
A small quantity of cannabis was recovered and three Community Protection Warnings (CPOs) were issued.
Crime and courts news - latest updates in your inbox with our free newsletter We all want to feel safe in our homes and streets. So it's important to know what's going on and what is being done about it by police and the criminal justice system. Large, highly populated urban areas like Birmingham and the wider West Midlands always have plenty happening with crime reports and court hearings. You can get the very latest crime news as well as information on court cases in our BirminghamLive daily newsletter. Sign up here or fill in the box at the top of the article. It has all the latest updates from police and local magistrates courts and crown courts. We also have a free app which you can download to get the most up-to-date news from across the region. Find it on Google Play Store and App Store
Inspector Neil Kirkpatrick, from Hall Green Constituency, said: “This was a great team effort from various departments within the force and we had a really successful evening in our continued effort to tackle violent crime in our community.
“A number of people were arrested and even more stopped, searched and spoken to. This activity and our presence will undoubtedly have disrupted criminal activity.
“We want to continue to make Birmingham feel like a safe place and for members of the public to be reassured we are doing what we can to reduce these crimes.
“Today’s events were supported with information from our residents and we always encourage our community to contact us with any information."


birminghammail--2020-08-28--Aston Villa fans will be made to wait thanks to latest Sky Sports update

Aston Villa will not be a part of the first round of Premier League fixtures , with Sky Sports and BT Sport finalising their broadcast plans for the new season .
The broadcast giants have confirmed their Premier League TV selections for September , with Arsenal 's trip to Fulham set to kick off the 2020/21 campaign .
The Gunners will take on Scott Parker 's newly-promoted side at Craven Cottage at 12:30pm on Saturday , September 12 , on BT whilst champions Liverpool 's clash with Leeds United will be shown by Sky at 5:30pm .
Sign up for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the box at the top of the page or click here Villa will play their first Premier League match on Sunday 20 September - eight days after the start of the season .
The Villans take on Sheffield United following their gameweek one fixture postponement .
Villa had been due to play Manchester City , but due to City 's 19/20 European campaign , City 's season has been delayed so that they may have an extended break .
The match against the Blades could still be broadcast - but there has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the season will be a Carabao Cup fixture a few days before they kick off against Sheffield United .
The Villans have been picked for TV though - and will face Fulham on September 27 at 2pm on Sky Sports .
Elsewhere , Manchester United and Manchester City 's opening fixtures will be shown on September 19 and 21 , respectively , with United hosting Crystal Palace and City away at Wolves .
Chelsea vs Liverpool is the headline fixture for the following weekend on Sunday , September 20 and Liverpool vs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday , September 28 .
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Aston Villa will not be a part of the first round of Premier League fixtures, with Sky Sports and BT Sport finalising their broadcast plans for the new season.
The broadcast giants have confirmed their Premier League TV selections for September, with Arsenal's trip to Fulham set to kick off the 2020/21 campaign.
The Gunners will take on Scott Parker's newly-promoted side at Craven Cottage at 12:30pm on Saturday, September 12, on BT whilst champions Liverpool's clash with Leeds United will be shown by Sky at 5:30pm.
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Villa will play their first Premier League match on Sunday 20 September - eight days after the start of the season.
The Villans take on Sheffield United following their gameweek one fixture postponement. Villa had been due to play Manchester City, but due to City's 19/20 European campaign, City's season has been delayed so that they may have an extended break.
The match against the Blades could still be broadcast - but there has been no confimation.
Villa's first match of the season will be a Carabao Cup fixture a few days before they kick off against Sheffield United.
The Villans have been picked for TV though - and will face Fulham on September 27 at 2pm on Sky Sports.
Elsewhere, Manchester United and Manchester City's opening fixtures will be shown on September 19 and 21, respectively, with United hosting Crystal Palace and City away at Wolves.
Chelsea vs Liverpool is the headline fixture for the following weekend on Sunday, September 20 and Liverpool vs Arsenal will now be shown the following Monday, September 28.
Full TV selections below:
Saturday 12 September
12:30 Fulham v Arsenal (BT Sport)
17:30 Liverpool v Leeds Utd (Sky Sports)
Sunday 13 September
14:00 West Brom v Leicester City (Sky Sports)
16:30 Spurs v Everton (Sky Sports)
Monday 14 September
20:00 Brighton v Chelsea (Sky Sports)
Saturday 19 September
12:30 Everton v West Brom (BT Sport)
17:30 Man Utd v Crystal Palace (Sky Sports)
Sunday 20 September
12:00 Southampton v Spurs (BT Sport)
14:00 Arsenal v West Ham (Sky Sports)
14:00 Aston Villa v Sheff Utd*
14:00 Newcastle Utd v Brighton*
*Due to EFL Cup participation on Thursday 17 Sep
16:30 Chelsea v Liverpool (Sky Sports)
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20:00 Wolves v Man City (Sky Sports)
Saturday 26 September
12:30 Brighton v Man Utd (BT Sport)
17:30 West Brom v Chelsea (Sky Sports)
Sunday 27 September
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birminghammail--2020-08-28--Police issue CCTV images following 'disorder with weapons in Bordesley Green'

Police have issued CCTV images of four people they want to speak to after disorder broke out in Green Lane @ @ @ @ @ fight broke out just before 6pm on June 23 and allegedly involved weapons .
Police @ @ @ @ @ four people they would like to speak to in relation to the incident .
A @ @ @ @ @ website said : `` We 're investigating a disorder involving weapons on Green Lane in @ @ @ @ @ on Tuesday 23 June and need to speak to this group of four .
`` @ @ @ @ @ on that day and he was later released pending further investigation .
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Police have issued CCTV images of four people they want to speak to after disorder broke out in Green Lane, Bordesley Green.
A fight broke out just before 6pm on June 23 and allegedly involved weapons.
Police have released CCTV images of four people they would like to speak to in relation to the incident.
A statement on the Birmingham Police website said: "We're investigating a disorder involving weapons on Green Lane in Bordesley Green just before 6pm on Tuesday 23 June and need to speak to this group of four.
"We arrested a 16-year-old by on that day and he was later released pending further investigation.
Enquiries continue and anyone with information is asked to contact police via Live Chat or call 101, quoting crime reference number 20BW/146485F/20.


birminghammail--2020-08-28--'Promotion bus' - Blues fans excited for season after signings

Birmingham City have completed the signing of Espanyol goalkeeper Andres Prieto .
The towering keeper has arrived from Espanyol on a free transfer , and has agreed a three-year deal at St Andrew ’ s , with the option of a fourth season .
Prieto , 26 , spent five years of his youth career at Real Madrid and has also had spells with Malaga and Leganes .
Aitor Karanka ’ s compatriot , the Spaniard has Europa League experience and is expected to feature at Tottenham this weekend as Blues ’ pre-season campaign continues .
Prieto becomes the club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , after the arrivals of defender George Friend , midfielders Jon Toral and Ivan Sanchez and winger Jonathan Leko .
This is what the Blues fans made of the club 's latest addition .
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Maybe a midfielder but need to sell one before buying Rich : Honestly haven ’ t been this excited going into a season since about 2011 when we had europa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all these signings , I really can ’ t remember when I was last this excited about the start of a new season .
Michael Edwards : Another free transfer signing .
Really good business so far strengthening the squad in positions that desperately needed it and doing so with little spend .
Good to see and more to come .
Another GK , CB and couple of strikers would be really good Manni : Karanka x Dong doing some good business .
I can finally say I ’ m looking forward to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Breathe.Blues : Really happy with this !
But what does this mean about the Etheridge deal being back on ?
Will it still happen or will it not ... hopefully it does and Prieto is a back up signing .
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Birmingham City have completed the signing of Espanyol goalkeeper Andres Prieto.
The towering keeper has arrived from Espanyol on a free transfer, and has agreed a three-year deal at St Andrew’s, with the option of a fourth season.
Prieto, 26, spent five years of his youth career at Real Madrid and has also had spells with Malaga and Leganes. Aitor Karanka’s compatriot, the Spaniard has Europa League experience and is expected to feature at Tottenham this weekend as Blues’ pre-season campaign continues.
Prieto becomes the club’s fifth addition of the summer, after the arrivals of defender George Friend, midfielders Jon Toral and Ivan Sanchez and winger Jonathan Leko.
This is what the Blues fans made of the club's latest addition.
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Birmingham City fans on Prieto arrival
Tom : So excited for next season, fire up the promotion bus @Karanka
Tom Craven: Hopefully we bring in another goalkeeper, a centre back and a striker. Maybe a midfielder but need to sell one before buying
Rich : Honestly haven’t been this excited going into a season since about 2011 when we had europa league on the horizon
Carol : With all these signings, I really can’t remember when I was last this excited about the start of a new season.
Michael Edwards: Another free transfer signing. Really good business so far strengthening the squad in positions that desperately needed it and doing so with little spend. Good to see and more to come. Another GK, CB and couple of strikers would be really good
Manni : Karanka x Dong doing some good business. I can finally say I’m looking forward to the season. Striker and another goalie
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Breathe.Blues: Really happy with this! But what does this mean about the Etheridge deal being back on? Will it still happen or will it not... hopefully it does and Prieto is a back up signing.
Brad : SIIIUUUUUUUUU THE SPANISH REVOLUTION HAS FULLY RETURNED
Alfie : We are building a Quality squad gonna be and exciting season
T: Well at least now it means that we’ve got a senior goalkeeper in the squad! I’m still praying that Etheridge / Phillips is our number 1 though


birminghammail--2020-08-28--Driver arrested after woman mown down by BMW and suffers life changing injuries

A man has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drink or drugs after a woman was @ @ @ @ @ suffered serious and potentially life changing injuries in Wolverhampton .
The 46-year-old woman was struck @ @ @ @ @ series on Birches Barn Road at around 8.30am this morning , Friday , August 28 @ @ @ @ @ by police and bystanders at the scene before ambulance crews arrived .
She received trauma @ @ @ @ @ taken to hospital where she remains in a serious condition .
A 31-year-old man was @ @ @ @ @ under the influence of drink or drugs and remains in custody .
The force is @ @ @ @ @ dashcam footage .
Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes , from Serious Collision Investigation Unit , said @ @ @ @ @ still in the process of piecing together what happened and urge anyone who saw the @ @ @ @ @ already spoken to officers , to get in contact.
” Contact collision investigators on FL_COLLISION_INVEST @ @ @ @ @ Chat or by calling 101 .
Quote log number 620 28 August .

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drink or drugs after a woman was hit by a car and suffered serious and potentially life changing injuries in Wolverhampton.
The 46-year-old woman was struck by a silver BMW 7 series on Birches Barn Road at around 8.30am this morning, Friday, August 28.
She was cared for by police and bystanders at the scene before ambulance crews arrived. She received trauma care by medics and was taken to hospital where she remains in a serious condition.
A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drink or drugs and remains in custody. The force is now appealing for information and dashcam footage.
Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes, from Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “We’re still in the process of piecing together what happened and urge anyone who saw the collision, and has not already spoken to officers, to get in contact.”
Contact collision investigators on FL_COLLISION_INVEST@ west-midlands.pnn.police.uk, via Live Chat or by calling 101. Quote log number 620 28 August.


birminghammail--2020-08-28--Driver injured in multi-vehicle Tamworth collision

A man was injured following a multi-vehicle collision in Tamworth this afternoon .
The incident happened around lunchtime on Friday @ @ @ @ @ A5 in Stonydelph .
One lane was blocked with tailbacks to the Glascote junction while @ @ @ @ @ .
It has since all been cleared .
Staffordshire Police say : `` We were @ @ @ @ @ in Tamworth shortly after 1pm this afternoon to reports of a multi-vehicle road traffic collision @ @ @ @ @ vehicle recovery and road management .
The incident is now clear . ''
West Midlands @ @ @ @ @ We were called at 12.54pm to reports of a multi-vehicle road traffic collision .
`` @ @ @ @ @ .
We treated a man for injuries not believed to be serious and he was @ @ @ @ @ for further treatment .
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A man was injured following a multi-vehicle collision in Tamworth this afternoon.
The incident happened around lunchtime on Friday, August 28 on the A5 in Stonydelph.
One lane was blocked with tailbacks to the Glascote junction while police assisted with road management.
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It has since all been cleared.
Staffordshire Police say: "We were called to the A5 Stonydelph in Tamworth shortly after 1pm this afternoon to reports of a multi-vehicle road traffic collision.
"Officers helped with vehicle recovery and road management. The incident is now clear."
West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called at 12.54pm to reports of a multi-vehicle road traffic collision.
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"One ambulance attended the scene. We treated a man for injuries not believed to be serious and he was conveyed to Good Hope Hospital for further treatment.”


birminghammail--2020-08-28--This is what Klopp said about Liverpool's Brewster impact amid Aston Villa links

Jurgen Klopp has spoken out about Rhian Brewster , suggesting that his future will be considered due to the strikers need for experience .
This comes after the Anfield side were flanked with six enquiries from clubs , including Aston Villa , to take the striker on loan for the upcoming season .
A number of offers landed on Klopp 's desk to take the striker away on a temporary basis after an impressive loan spell with Swansea in the Championship last season , according to the Liverpool Echo .
And now the Liverpool manager has hinted that Brewster could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to find the experience that will forge his potential into ability - unless Liverpool 's patience with the player heralds a squad place for Brewster .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Rhian looks really promising , '' said Klopp earlier today .
`` He is still a young boy .
Number nine experience helps a lot , we have to work out how to give him that .
But there 's no reason to rush anything .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ squad for sure . ''
If Klopp is looking for Brewster to find that 'number nine experience ' the easiest option would be to loan the striker out - and as stated that opportunity is available .
`` However , the Reds are known to leave no stone unturned in their efforts to find the right path for their loanees , '' said the report and if an agreeable proposal can not be found for Brewster , he will remain with the first team squad for the new campaign . ''
Brewster is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Swansea last season , firing the Swans into the play-offs .

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Jurgen Klopp has spoken out about Rhian Brewster, suggesting that his future will be considered due to the strikers need for experience.
This comes after the Anfield side were flanked with six enquiries from clubs, including Aston Villa, to take the striker on loan for the upcoming season.
A number of offers landed on Klopp's desk to take the striker away on a temporary basis after an impressive loan spell with Swansea in the Championship last season, according to the Liverpool Echo.
And now the Liverpool manager has hinted that Brewster could potentially go elsewhere for the time being to find the experience that will forge his potential into ability - unless Liverpool's patience with the player heralds a squad place for Brewster.
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Rhian looks really promising," said Klopp earlier today.
"He is still a young boy. Number nine experience helps a lot, we have to work out how to give him that. But there's no reason to rush anything. He will be involved tomorrow in the squad for sure."
If Klopp is looking for Brewster to find that 'number nine experience' the easiest option would be to loan the striker out - and as stated that opportunity is available.
"However, the Reds are known to leave no stone unturned in their efforts to find the right path for their loanees," said the report and if an agreeable proposal cannot be found for Brewster, he will remain with the first team squad for the new campaign."
Brewster is in demand after scoring 11 goals for Swansea last season, firing the Swans into the play-offs.


birminghammail--2020-08-28--No more asylum seekers in Birmingham call while city on watchlist

The leader of the council has requested that no further asylum seekers be placed into Birmingham while the city is on a national watchlist , it has been revealed .
And he added that there are 'concerns ' about the conditions asylum seekers are being kept in in the city , stating that they 'are the victims of this pandemic in the same way as everyone else ' .
Last month the Local Democracy Reporting Service ( LDRS ) reported that more than 200 asylum seekers were placed into a city centre hotel back in May by the government , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This was despite the fact that leader of the council Ian Ward wrote a strongly worded letter opposing the plans , only to seemingly be ignored by the Home Office .
Speaking at a Covid Engagement Board meeting Cllr Ward confirmed that the council had written to the government asking that no more asylum seekers be placed into Birmingham while the city remained on a national watchlist .
And he confirmed today ( Aug 28 ) that he has also raised the issue of asylum seeker dispersal with the Home Secretary , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take 'further steps ' if they do not receive a positive response .
`` It is very disappointing that the previous letters that were written to the government about the placing of asylum seekers , not just in Birmingham but in other West Midlands Metropolitan areas , have not been responded to positively , '' he said .
`` Last week when we met with Matt Hancock we made a request that no further asylum seekers be placed into the city whilst we are in the current position that we are in , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have written today to the Home Secretary Priti Patel reinforcing that request , but also flagging up to her the very fact that Birmingham has received more than its fair share of asylum seekers that are being placed nationally , and we are looking for more fairness to be brought into the system .
`` We are not also not very happy with Serco [ the company responsible for housing asylum seekers in some locations ] and the way that they are performing , particularly at Stone Road but also at other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ subject of a discussion with the Met leaders yesterday morning , and the letter that 's been sent off this morning has been signed not only by myself but also by Preet Gill , who is the local MP for Edgbaston , and it 's Edgbaston constituency that the Stone Road hostel sits in .
`` I have to say if we do n't receive a positive response from government on these matters we might have to take further steps to restrict further asylum seekers being placed into the West Midlands . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ also keen to point out that Birmingham remained a City of Sanctuary for asylum seekers , a status the city has had for a number of years .
And he urged those who may be uncomfortable with the rise in asylum seekers in the city that these refugees are victims too , adding that he was concerned about the conditions that some were staying in .
`` I think my message to people in Birmingham would be to recognise that asylum seekers are the victims of this pandemic in the same way as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Birmingham is a City of Sanctuary , we have stood up and done our fair share of accommodating asylum seekers for a number of years up to now .
`` Our concerns really moving forward are about the way the government are going around allocating asylum seekers both at the moment and the way they intend to do it in the future , and we are very concerned about the conditions that some of these asylum seekers are currently being kept in .
`` We would expect people to be treated as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about some of the conditions that asylum seekers are having to live in in the locations they have been assigned to in the city of Birmingham , and as I said earlier , we expect a very positive response from the Home Secretary on this matter . ''

The leader of the council has requested that no further asylum seekers be placed into Birmingham while the city is on a national watchlist, it has been revealed.
And he added that there are 'concerns' about the conditions asylum seekers are being kept in in the city, stating that they 'are the victims of this pandemic in the same way as everyone else'.
Last month the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) reported that more than 200 asylum seekers were placed into a city centre hotel back in May by the government, despite no prior consultation with local authorities.
This was despite the fact that leader of the council Ian Ward wrote a strongly worded letter opposing the plans, only to seemingly be ignored by the Home Office.
Speaking at a Covid Engagement Board meeting Cllr Ward confirmed that the council had written to the government asking that no more asylum seekers be placed into Birmingham while the city remained on a national watchlist.
And he confirmed today (Aug 28) that he has also raised the issue of asylum seeker dispersal with the Home Secretary, adding that the council may have to take 'further steps' if they do not receive a positive response.
"It is very disappointing that the previous letters that were written to the government about the placing of asylum seekers, not just in Birmingham but in other West Midlands Metropolitan areas, have not been responded to positively," he said.
"Last week when we met with Matt Hancock we made a request that no further asylum seekers be placed into the city whilst we are in the current position that we are in, and that was received positively. And I have written today to the Home Secretary Priti Patel reinforcing that request, but also flagging up to her the very fact that Birmingham has received more than its fair share of asylum seekers that are being placed nationally, and we are looking for more fairness to be brought into the system.
"We are not also not very happy with Serco [the company responsible for housing asylum seekers in some locations] and the way that they are performing at locations in Birmingham. This was the subject of a discussion with the Met leaders yesterday morning, and the letter that's been sent off this morning has been signed not only by myself but also by Preet Gill, who is the local MP for Edgbaston.
"I have to say if we don't receive a positive response from government on these matters we might have to take further steps to restrict further asylum seekers being placed into the West Midlands."
Despite this recent request Cllr Ward was also keen to point out that Birmingham remained a City of Sanctuary for asylum seekers, a status the city has had for a number of years.
And he urged those who may be uncomfortable with the rise in asylum seekers in the city that these refugees are victims too, adding that he was concerned about the conditions that some were staying in.
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"I think my message to people in Birmingham would be to recognise that asylum seekers are the victims of this pandemic in the same way as everyone else," he said.
"Birmingham is a City of Sanctuary, we have stood up and done our fair share of accommodating asylum seekers for a number of years up to now.
"Our concerns really moving forward are about the way the government are going around allocating asylum seekers both at the moment and the way they intend to do it in the future, and we are very concerned about the conditions that some of these asylum seekers are currently being kept in.
"We would expect people to be treated as human beings and we are very concerned about some of the conditions that asylum seekers are having to live in in the locations they have been assigned to in the city of Birmingham, and as I said earlier, we expect a very positive response from the Home Secretary on this matter."


birminghammail--2020-08-28--Albion's season to kick off later as TV companies select games

West Brom ’ s first three matches back in the Premier League will both be televised after the broadcasting companies announced the first round of selected fixtures on Friday afternoon .
Albion entertain Leicester City on the opening weekend of the season , before they travel to Everton the following weekend - both of those games have been adjusted .
They 'll welcome Chelsea on Saturday , September 26 - at 5:30pm .
Make sure you do n't miss a thing - click here to sign up to our Albion newsletter Sky Sports will pitch up at The Hawthorns for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Jonny Evans return to familiar surroundings , but Albion will now entertain their Midlands counterparts a day later .
The match - and indeed Albion ’ s season - will now commence 23 hours later than originally scheduled , with a 2pm kick off on Sunday , September 13 the newly pencilled in date and time .
There ’ ll be less preparation between matches , certainly , because the trip to Goodison Park has been brought forward .
Slaven Bilic will go up against Carlo Ancelotti and his Toffees on Saturday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ date remains the same the kick off time is now 12:30pm .
That match will be shown by BT Sport .

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West Brom’s first three matches back in the Premier League will both be televised after the broadcasting companies announced the first round of selected fixtures on Friday afternoon.
Albion entertain Leicester City on the opening weekend of the season, before they travel to Everton the following weekend - both of those games have been adjusted.
They'll welcome Chelsea on Saturday, September 26 - at 5:30pm.
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Sky Sports will pitch up at The Hawthorns for the Foxes game, as Harvey Barnes and Jonny Evans return to familiar surroundings, but Albion will now entertain their Midlands counterparts a day later.
The match - and indeed Albion’s season - will now commence 23 hours later than originally scheduled, with a 2pm kick off on Sunday, September 13 the newly pencilled in date and time.
There’ll be less preparation between matches, certainly, because the trip to Goodison Park has been brought forward.
Slaven Bilic will go up against Carlo Ancelotti and his Toffees on Saturday, September 19, but while the date remains the same the kick off time is now 12:30pm.
That match will be shown by BT Sport.


birminghammail--2020-08-28--Confirmed: Blues secure goalkeeper transfer ahead of Spurs clash

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birminghammail--2020-08-28--Stolen Land Rover recovered in field was "in process of being stripped"

A stolen Land Rover Defender recovered near Tamworth was in the process of being stripped in the middle of a @ @ @ @ @ .
The missing vehicle was found in a corn field near Warton on Tuesday , @ @ @ @ @ ( operational patrol unit for Warwickshire Police ) say : “ This Land Rover Defender @ @ @ @ @ located and recovered near Warton .
“ The behicle was in the process of being @ @ @ @ @ a corn field .
`` We have recovered the majority of the vehicle ’ s @ @ @ @ @ within the field .
“ Thankfully the suspects left behind their vehicle in their haste @ @ @ @

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A stolen Land Rover Defender recovered near Tamworth was in the process of being stripped in the middle of a corn field, say police.
The missing vehicle was found in a corn field near Warton on Tuesday, August 26.
Enquiries are ongoing.
(Image: OPU Warwickshire.)
OPU Warwickshire (operational patrol unit for Warwickshire Police) say: “This Land Rover Defender was stolen overnight and subsequently located and recovered near Warton.
“The behicle was in the process of being stripped in the middle of a corn field.
"We have recovered the majority of the vehicle’s parts, which were hidden within the field.
“Thankfully the suspects left behind their vehicle in their haste to get away.
"Enquiries are ongoing.”


birminghammail--2020-08-28--"Thieving scumbags” - catalytic converter stolen as mum dropped daughter off

`` Thieving scumbags ” sawed off a car ’ s catalytic converter in broad daylight while the owner dropped her daughter off in town .
Deborah Tomlinson Hughes ’ Toyota Auris was targeted in Atherstone on Tuesday afternoon .
The mother-of-two , from Dordon , fumed : “ I thought parking next to the bus shelter in the Station Street car park would be a safe option as there were people queuing for the bus and there was a steady flow of traffic , but the thieving b******s still got me .
“ I was just in shock .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a hole in it , but deep down I knew .
There are too many scumbags about who have no morals .
“ I had always had this worry in the back of my mind since reading about all the thefts last year , so it made me even more careful of where I was parking .
I really love my car ; it ’ s economical and reliable and I depend on it .
I have to take my autistic daughter to college , as she has a fear of public transport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to on the phone told me that there is a group going round targeting hybrids .
My partner ’ s workmate had his stolen off a Lexus 4x4 last Thursday from B & M in Coventry .
“ The AA breakdown who rescued me also advised that he has recently attended 15 to 20 of these incidents .
“ It ’ s a terrible situation .
It ’ s going to cost me possibly £1,100 – we just need to determine if they ’ ve taken the sensor .
I ’ m scared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what ’ s the point in having one ?
” Explaining what happened , Deborah , aged 51 , who works for Daray Ltd , a medical , dental and veterinary lighting company , said : “ I had to drop my daughter off at Teach Plus so I parked up at about 2.55pm and walked her into the tutoring place and then walked back across the car park into the Arcade and went to a local shop for a few things .
“ I got back to the car at about 3.10pm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loud .
It took me by surprise and I actually thought it could have been another vehicle , so I turned off the engine off and restarted it and couldn ’ t hear the loud noise .
“ I pulled out into Station Street and immediately realised it was me , so then pulled into a parking space in the street .
“ I googled what problems are incurred when a catalytic converter is stolen and it matched my situation .
I rang Toyota for confirmation of what I thought and when the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they ’ d sawn it off .
“ I collected my daughter from the tutoring place early and tried to remain quite calm for her .
She asked why I wasn ’ t swearing and going mad .
“ We had to drive back to my home with the AA following us .
He couldn ’ t tow us as it ’ s a hybrid and we had to crawl back under 30 mph trying to stay in electric mode .
“ When it went into petrol mode it was so loud .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ just tried not to look at folks who were staring at us !
” Warwickshire Police warned : “ A thief can take the catalytic converter from your car in a matter of minutes and leave you to foot the bill .
Cars which are often targeted are those with higher chassis , such as a 4x4 or a SUV , however , other cars can be targeted .
“ If you see someone acting suspiciously under a vehicle , report it to the police straight away .
“ Obtain as much information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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"Thieving scumbags” sawed off a car’s catalytic converter in broad daylight while the owner dropped her daughter off in town.
Deborah Tomlinson Hughes’ Toyota Auris was targeted in Atherstone on Tuesday afternoon.
The mother-of-two, from Dordon, fumed: “I thought parking next to the bus shelter in the Station Street car park would be a safe option as there were people queuing for the bus and there was a steady flow of traffic, but the thieving b******s still got me.
“I was just in shock. I wanted to believe that the exhaust had a hole in it, but deep down I knew. There are too many scumbags about who have no morals.
“I had always had this worry in the back of my mind since reading about all the thefts last year, so it made me even more careful of where I was parking. I really love my car; it’s economical and reliable and I depend on it. I have to take my autistic daughter to college, as she has a fear of public transport.
“The police constable I spoke to on the phone told me that there is a group going round targeting hybrids. My partner’s workmate had his stolen off a Lexus 4x4 last Thursday from B&M in Coventry.
“The AA breakdown who rescued me also advised that he has recently attended 15 to 20 of these incidents.
“It’s a terrible situation. It’s going to cost me possibly £1,100 – we just need to determine if they’ve taken the sensor. I’m scared now of leaving my car anywhere so what’s the point in having one?”
Explaining what happened, Deborah, aged 51, who works for Daray Ltd, a medical, dental and veterinary lighting company, said: “I had to drop my daughter off at Teach Plus so I parked up at about 2.55pm and walked her into the tutoring place and then walked back across the car park into the Arcade and went to a local shop for a few things.
“I got back to the car at about 3.10pm.
“The car engine was so loud. It took me by surprise and I actually thought it could have been another vehicle, so I turned off the engine off and restarted it and couldn’t hear the loud noise.
“I pulled out into Station Street and immediately realised it was me, so then pulled into a parking space in the street.
“I googled what problems are incurred when a catalytic converter is stolen and it matched my situation. I rang Toyota for confirmation of what I thought and when the AA Breakdown arrived he checked and saw they’d sawn it off.
“I collected my daughter from the tutoring place early and tried to remain quite calm for her. She asked why I wasn’t swearing and going mad.
“We had to drive back to my home with the AA following us. He couldn’t tow us as it’s a hybrid and we had to crawl back under 30 mph trying to stay in electric mode.
“When it went into petrol mode it was so loud.
“It was really embarrassing so we just tried not to look at folks who were staring at us!”
Warwickshire Police warned: “A thief can take the catalytic converter from your car in a matter of minutes and leave you to foot the bill. Cars which are often targeted are those with higher chassis, such as a 4x4 or a SUV, however, other cars can be targeted.
“If you see someone acting suspiciously under a vehicle, report it to the police straight away.
“Obtain as much information as possible, including any vehicle registrations.”


birminghammail--2020-08-28--St Giles Hospice founder dies - tributes to "inspirational human being"

Tributes have been paid to the inspirational founding member of St Giles Hospice , Paul Brothwell , who has died aged 83 .
In 1979 Reverend Canon Paul Brothwell , who was ordained in 1965 and later became Vicar of Whittington , led a project to create the hospice in the village ’ s old vicarage and St Giles Hospice opened in 1983 .
He was a key figure and the hospice chaplain until he left the area to take up a post in Kidderminster in 1992 .
Paul remained a keen supporter of the hospice and maintained strong links @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tribute , Dr Emma Hodges , group chief executive at St Giles Hospice , said : “ He was a visionary , an inspiration and a warm and generous human being .
I will miss him greatly and will continue to do all I can to honour what he started all those years ago .
“ I always enjoyed spending time with him .
We had started to talk about a legacy , collecting stories relating to the history of St Giles and Paul has shared many of his thoughts and his archives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that .
`` I treasure our last conversation at the end of July , when he shared his pride in what St Giles is today and I was able to let him know what a privilege it had been to get to know him over recent years .
“ I first met Paul in 2017 when I interviewed him for my doctorate .
I was looking into the history of the hospice movement and to interview our founder was a huge honour .
`` Paul and I chatted for ages about the hospice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how it is now , and about his ongoing work supporting people with cancer .
“ After that first meeting , he arranged a couple of visits with colleagues as he was keen to show the hospice to them .
He wanted to share with them the vision he ’ d had and describe how St Giles had grown to support so many local people .
“ He also attended a couple of events and spoke of his support and commitment to our hospice - which meant a great deal for me as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kindly launched our 35th anniversary celebrations and I am saddened that he can not be here for our 40th birthday in 2023.
” Theresa Barker , head of education and training , who first met Paul when she began working as a staff nurse on the hospice ’ s inpatient unit 35 years ago , added : She said : “ Paul was a pioneer .
His presence was so important to everybody and his warmth and smile were so infectious .
He was so friendly and approachable and I don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always available , even late at night , if he thought he could help .
“ So many local communities began fundraising to set up the hospice and Paul was always there , encouraging them all and sharing his passion .
He had the enthusiasm and engagement right from the initial idea for St Giles , through the fundraising and on to the creation of the hospice itself .
“ After that he was there for the patients , families and the staff – as a support and as a friend .
Working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experience of St Giles Hospice and Paul used to come and visit , to see any patient who wanted to talk to him or just to chat to the staff and share a cup of tea .
“ When we interview young people who want to take in the Summer School we always ask what they know about the hospice and they always talk about Paul – it ’ s so nice to see that he is still remembered and still inspiring young people so many years later.
” Ian Leech , community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Giles Hospice , first met Paul when he asked to meet Ian and learn more about his work .
He explains : “ Paul was really interested in how we were trying to support and enable communities to talk more openly about end of life care and bereavement and he absolutely understood what the hospice was trying to do .
He was so supportive , which was a real encouragement .
“ He was involved with our 35th birthday celebrations in 2019 and he spoke in the way that he always does about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pride .
He loved coming back to see how the hospice was growing and he loved catching up with people at St Giles and in Whittington too .
“ We hosted an event called “ ’ An Evening with Paul Brothwell ’ in February 2019 and when word got around Whittington we had so many offers of a place to stay for him from villagers – they had such affection and regard for him .
“ Paul was just a great man .
He got together with people in the village all those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sometimes he just could not believe how far it had come .
He always loved doing tours of the hospice .
“ He started off with an idea and if he could have visualised at the beginning what St Giles would become he would have said that his dreams had come to fruition .
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Tributes have been paid to the inspirational founding member of St Giles Hospice, Paul Brothwell, who has died aged 83.
In 1979 Reverend Canon Paul Brothwell, who was ordained in 1965 and later became Vicar of Whittington, led a project to create the hospice in the village’s old vicarage and St Giles Hospice opened in 1983.
He was a key figure and the hospice chaplain until he left the area to take up a post in Kidderminster in 1992. Paul remained a keen supporter of the hospice and maintained strong links with the people of Whittington.
Paying tribute, Dr Emma Hodges, group chief executive at St Giles Hospice, said: “He was a visionary, an inspiration and a warm and generous human being. I will miss him greatly and will continue to do all I can to honour what he started all those years ago.
“I always enjoyed spending time with him. We had started to talk about a legacy, collecting stories relating to the history of St Giles and Paul has shared many of his thoughts and his archives which we can ensure are part of that.
"I treasure our last conversation at the end of July, when he shared his pride in what St Giles is today and I was able to let him know what a privilege it had been to get to know him over recent years.
“I first met Paul in 2017 when I interviewed him for my doctorate. I was looking into the history of the hospice movement and to interview our founder was a huge honour.
"Paul and I chatted for ages about the hospice back in its early years, about how it is now, and about his ongoing work supporting people with cancer.
“After that first meeting, he arranged a couple of visits with colleagues as he was keen to show the hospice to them. He wanted to share with them the vision he’d had and describe how St Giles had grown to support so many local people.
“He also attended a couple of events and spoke of his support and commitment to our hospice - which meant a great deal for me as a new CEO!
"He also kindly launched our 35th anniversary celebrations and I am saddened that he cannot be here for our 40th birthday in 2023.”
Theresa Barker, head of education and training, who first met Paul when she began working as a staff nurse on the hospice’s inpatient unit 35 years ago, added:
She said: “Paul was a pioneer. His presence was so important to everybody and his warmth and smile were so infectious. He was so friendly and approachable and I don’t think many people realise that he was always available, even late at night, if he thought he could help.
“So many local communities began fundraising to set up the hospice and Paul was always there, encouraging them all and sharing his passion. He had the enthusiasm and engagement right from the initial idea for St Giles, through the fundraising and on to the creation of the hospice itself.
“After that he was there for the patients, families and the staff – as a support and as a friend. Working on the twilight shift was my first experience of St Giles Hospice and Paul used to come and visit, to see any patient who wanted to talk to him or just to chat to the staff and share a cup of tea.
“When we interview young people who want to take in the Summer School we always ask what they know about the hospice and they always talk about Paul – it’s so nice to see that he is still remembered and still inspiring young people so many years later.”
Ian Leech, community engagement and supportive care manager at St Giles Hospice, first met Paul when he asked to meet Ian and learn more about his work.
He explains: “Paul was really interested in how we were trying to support and enable communities to talk more openly about end of life care and bereavement and he absolutely understood what the hospice was trying to do. He was so supportive, which was a real encouragement.
“He was involved with our 35th birthday celebrations in 2019 and he spoke in the way that he always does about St Giles – with genuine passion and pride. He loved coming back to see how the hospice was growing and he loved catching up with people at St Giles and in Whittington too.
“We hosted an event called “’An Evening with Paul Brothwell’ in February 2019 and when word got around Whittington we had so many offers of a place to stay for him from villagers – they had such affection and regard for him.
“Paul was just a great man. He got together with people in the village all those years ago to create St Giles and sometimes he just could not believe how far it had come. He always loved doing tours of the hospice.
“He started off with an idea and if he could have visualised at the beginning what St Giles would become he would have said that his dreams had come to fruition.”


birminghammail--2020-08-29--Two huge machetes from Hollywood film seized after car stopped

Two terrifying machetes - which are based off a weapon from a Hollywood film - were seized from a car in Walsall , cops have revealed .
The massive replica blades from the hit The Book of Eli starring Denzel Washington were found inside a motor in the Chuckery area on Friday , August 28 .
West Midlands Police said the worrying discovery was made after they stopped the vehicle during an intelligence-led operation .
It is not known if anyone was arrested but pictures of seizure shows the blades still wrapped in their plastic packaging .
A spokesman for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ active patrols conducted in Chuckery by PC Patel and PCSO Bahia where we stopped a vehicle after having intelligent on the vehicle .
Look what we have recovered tonight .
Two dangerous machetes off the road . ''
Colleagues from the force also took to social media took to commend the team for their find .
Supt Kim Madill said : `` That 's just great work team - pleased to see you have taken such weapons off our streets . ''
While Walsall Constituency Inspector , Tom Eustace , added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Book of Eli , which came out in 2010 , is a post-apocalyptic tale that sees a lone man fights his way across America in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind .
The film received a mixed reception and scored 6.9/10 on IMDB .

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Two terrifying machetes - which are based off a weapon from a Hollywood film - were seized from a car in Walsall, cops have revealed.
The massive replica blades from the hit The Book of Eli starring Denzel Washington were found inside a motor in the Chuckery area on Friday, August 28.
West Midlands Police said the worrying discovery was made after they stopped the vehicle during an intelligence-led operation.
It is not known if anyone was arrested but pictures of seizure shows the blades still wrapped in their plastic packaging.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "Pro active patrols conducted in Chuckery by PC Patel and PCSO Bahia where we stopped a vehicle after having intelligent on the vehicle. Look what we have recovered tonight. Two dangerous machetes off the road."
Colleagues from the force also took to social media took to commend the team for their find.
Supt Kim Madill said: "That's just great work team - pleased to see you have taken such weapons off our streets."
While Walsall Constituency Inspector, Tom Eustace, added: "Fantastic work and thank you."
The Book of Eli, which came out in 2010, is a post-apocalyptic tale that sees a lone man fights his way across America in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind.
The film received a mixed reception and scored 6.9/10 on IMDB.


birminghammail--2020-08-29--'Some player' - Forest fans react as Villa close in on Cash

According to new reports , Aston Villa are closing in on Nottingham Forest full-back Matty Cash .
The right-back could now end up as Villa ’ s first signing of the summer window , and hopefully for Villa fans the beginning of a busy series of announcements .
While the transfer window has been hectic in terms of rumours and links , the Villans are yet to make a splash - which could change very quickly .
Make sure you do n't miss a thing - click here to sign up to our Villa newsletter Villa have now reportedly increased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Forest to part ways with Cash now that the money is ‘ right ’ .
The Reds had valued Cash at £15 million , but Villa ’ s new offer - with add-ons - could meet their expectations and progress negotiations , with Villa moving ahead of other clubs .
This is what the club ’ s supporters make of the impending exit .
John CB : Villa are getting some player for 12m .
Athleticism , pace , strong in the tackle , goal or two .
He ’ ll do well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s to a good club , too Steve Stone ’ s Mullet : I ’ d be so surprised if he ’ s here after deadline day .
However , he does come across as someone who ’ d not cause any fuss should he remain .
I expect him to go , but will be delightfully surprised if he doesn ’ t TommyT : I hope we keep Cash and Worrall , continue to improve the squad please EM .
From having a decent 19/20 to a genuinely successful 20/21 should be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to get out of this league that ’ s really all we need to do .
Surely it ’ s worth it , else what ’ s the point of any of this ?
Ashley : Would be an incredible boost to be able to keep Matty for at least another year .
Frank Clark ’ s Tash : The reason Cash goes won ’ t be down to FFP , It ’ ll be due to the players ’ desire to play in the top flight .
Its clutching at straws @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I like Matty , lovely lad , puts his graft in week in week out and 100 % committed .
Still learning but you ’ d have to say he ’ s nothing special , it ’ s crazy the figures spouted about his signature .
Valspoodle : To get more than £10m for Matty plus a decent player ( accent on decent ) would be a good result , given that the player will almost certainly be leaving .
AlfaSemedoBlueJeansAndChinos : 12m would still leave a sting , esp when the likes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ watching him .
Hope we don ’ t sell for that , and that he goes to Milan for 15m+ season end if we don ’ t go up .
TonyWoodcock ’ sLovechild : It breaks my heart that we find ourselves in a position having to sell one of our most talented own to settle the books .
Colh : Sabri should get a lot of credit for this sale as to be fair he has helped turn Cash from an average midfielder to a top class wing back JohnnyCarey : I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think there ’ s a good chance he ’ ll make it in the PL , but we can ’ t expect the same fee for a player who has not proven himself at that level .
tjhooker : I ’ m still one that doesn ’ t rate him .
Does anyone really think that he ’ d improve any decent prem team Ollie : Although it ’ s sad to see Cash going , he is replaceable .
Just my opinion but the only player who we would struggle to replace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fee for Matty Cash is around £12m it ’ s a good price BUT get a sell on clause in the contract .
He ’ s only going to get better .

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According to new reports, Aston Villa are closing in on Nottingham Forest full-back Matty Cash.
The right-back could now end up as Villa’s first signing of the summer window, and hopefully for Villa fans the beginning of a busy series of announcements.
While the transfer window has been hectic in terms of rumours and links, the Villans are yet to make a splash - which could change very quickly.
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Villa have now reportedly increased their offer to £12 million, tempting Forest to part ways with Cash now that the money is ‘right’.
The Reds had valued Cash at £15 million, but Villa’s new offer - with add-ons - could meet their expectations and progress negotiations, with Villa moving ahead of other clubs.
This is what the club’s supporters make of the impending exit.
Nottingham Forest fans on Cash deal
John CB: Villa are getting some player for 12m. Athleticism, pace, strong in the tackle, goal or two. He’ll do well in the PL, glad it’s to a good club, too
Steve Stone’s Mullet: I’d be so surprised if he’s here after deadline day. However, he does come across as someone who’d not cause any fuss should he remain. I expect him to go, but will be delightfully surprised if he doesn’t
TommyT : I hope we keep Cash and Worrall, continue to improve the squad please EM. From having a decent 19/20 to a genuinely successful 20/21 should be the aim. If we are ever going to get out of this league that’s really all we need to do. Surely it’s worth it, else what’s the point of any of this?
Ashley : Would be an incredible boost to be able to keep Matty for at least another year.
Frank Clark’s Tash: The reason Cash goes won’t be down to FFP, It’ll be due to the players’ desire to play in the top flight. Its clutching at straws to think otherwise.
Raymondo Ponte : I like Matty, lovely lad, puts his graft in week in week out and 100% committed. Still learning but you’d have to say he’s nothing special, it’s crazy the figures spouted about his signature.
Valspoodle : To get more than £10m for Matty plus a decent player (accent on decent) would be a good result, given that the player will almost certainly be leaving.
AlfaSemedoBlueJeansAndChinos : 12m would still leave a sting, esp when the likes of AC Milan are rumoured to be watching him. Hope we don’t sell for that, and that he goes to Milan for 15m+ season end if we don’t go up.
TonyWoodcock’sLovechild: It breaks my heart that we find ourselves in a position having to sell one of our most talented own to settle the books.
Colh : Sabri should get a lot of credit for this sale as to be fair he has helped turn Cash from an average midfielder to a top class wing back
JohnnyCarey : I have huge admiration for Matty and I think there’s a good chance he’ll make it in the PL, but we can’t expect the same fee for a player who has not proven himself at that level.
tjhooker : I’m still one that doesn’t rate him. Does anyone really think that he’d improve any decent prem team
Ollie : Although it’s sad to see Cash going, he is replaceable. Just my opinion but the only player who we would struggle to replace in Lolley
Chris North : If the fee for Matty Cash is around £12m it’s a good price BUT get a sell on clause in the contract. He’s only going to get better.


birminghammail--2020-08-29--Man charged after cop is knocked off police motorbike

A man has been charged after a cop was knocked off his bike during a hit-and-run crash in Oldbury , @ @ @ @ @ Midlands Police said the officer was at the junction of Causeway Green Road and Ashes @ @ @ @ @ off his bike on Thursday , August 27 .
The driver failed to stop at @ @ @ @ @ , the emergency worker only suffered minor injuries .
And , now , Callum Fellows @ @ @ @ @ Wolverhampton , has been charged with attempted wounding and criminal damage .
The 18-year-old has @ @ @ @ @ , handling stolen goods , theft of a motor vehicle , and driving offences .
@ @ @ @ @ appear before Wolverhampton Magistrates ' Court this morning ( August 29 ) .
Enquiries continue @ @ @ @ @ asked to contact the force via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight .
@ @ @ @ @ 101 anytime or contact Crimestoppers , anonymoulsy , on 0800 555 111 .

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A man has been charged after a cop was knocked off his bike during a hit-and-run crash in Oldbury, police have revealed.
West Midlands Police said the officer was at the junction of Causeway Green Road and Ashes Road when he was knocked off his bike on Thursday, August 27.
The driver failed to stop at the scene but, fortunately, the emergency worker only suffered minor injuries.
And, now, Callum Fellows, of Mervin Road, Wolverhampton, has been charged with attempted wounding and criminal damage.
The 18-year-old has also been charged with burglary, handling stolen goods, theft of a motor vehicle, and driving offences.
He has been remanded to appear before Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court this morning (August 29).
Enquiries continue and anyone with information is asked to contact the force via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight.
Alternatively, people can call 101 anytime or contact Crimestoppers, anonymoulsy, on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-08-29--How fans can watch Tottenham v Blues pre-season friendly

Birmingham City make for Tottenham Hotspur this afternoon as Aitor Karanka ’ s pre-season schedule continues .
Blues have already had two pre-season friendlies against Charlton Athletic and Leicester City at Wast Hills , and have Walsall to visit the training ground next week too .
Next up it ’ s the trip to Premier League Spurs , in their new stadium in the capital , for a 3pm kick off as Blues test themselves against the best England has to offer .
There are various ways in which you can follow the match .
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Birmingham City make for Tottenham Hotspur this afternoon as Aitor Karanka’s pre-season schedule continues.
Blues have already had two pre-season friendlies against Charlton Athletic and Leicester City at Wast Hills, and have Walsall to visit the training ground next week too.
Next up it’s the trip to Premier League Spurs, in their new stadium in the capital, for a 3pm kick off as Blues test themselves against the best England has to offer.
There are various ways in which you can follow the match.
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Blues will be streaming the match live at the Spurs ground this afternoon, courtesy of Spurs themselves, with coverage beginning moments before kick off and analysis provided by former defender Darren Purse.
Blues fans can access the stream via BluesTV, at a cost of £10 per subscription. You can view that in more detail by clicking here. Existing subscribers need only tune in - this game is a part of their subscription.
BluesTV is available on mobile devices but in order to access the stream on such a device you will need the club’s official app downloaded.
Blues are also showing the Walsall game on Tuesday (1pm KO) on the same platform, free of charge - you’ll need just to have an active BluesTV account.
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