birminghammail--2020-09-02--John Boyega accuses Disney of pushing his Star Wars character aside

John Boyega has accused Disney of marketing his character in Star Wars as an important figure before pushing him aside .
The Peckham-born actor , 28 , played Finn , the franchise 's first black Stormtrooper , in the recent trilogy alongside Daisy Ridley 's Rey and Adam Driver 's villainous Kylo Ren .
However , Finn 's screen time diminished in sequel The Last Jedi and denouement The Rise of Skywalker .
Boyega told British GQ : `` You get yourself involved in projects and you 're not necessarily going to like everything .
`` ( But ) what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not bring out a black character , market them to be much more important in the franchise than they are and then have them pushed to the side .
`` It 's not good .
I 'll say it straight up . ''
Boyega claimed Disney , which distributes Star Wars , had given more `` nuance '' to his co-stars and suggested the company did not know how to treat him as a black actor .
`` Like , you guys knew what to do with Daisy Ridley , you knew what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said .
`` You knew what to do with these other people , but when it came to Kelly Marie Tran ( who played Rose Tico and has Vietnamese heritage ) , when it came to John Boyega , you know f*** all .
`` So what do you want me to say ?
What they want you to say is , ' I enjoyed being a part of it .
It was a great experience ... ' '' Nah , nah , nah .
I 'll take that deal when it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gave all the nuance to Adam Driver , all the nuance to Daisy Ridley .
Let 's be honest .
`` Daisy knows this .
Adam knows this .
Everybody knows .
I 'm not exposing anything . ''
He continued : `` I 'm the only cast member who had their own unique experience of that franchise based on their race .
`` Let 's just leave it like that .
It makes you angry with a process like that .
It makes you much more militant ; it changes you .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ got given this opportunity but I 'm in an industry that was n't even ready for me . '
`` Nobody else in the cast had people saying they were going to boycott the movie because ( they were in it ) .
`` Nobody else had the uproar and death threats sent to their Instagram DMs and social media , saying , 'Black this and black that and you should n't be a Stormtrooper . '
`` Nobody else had that experience .
But yet people are surprised that I 'm this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

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John Boyega has accused Disney of marketing his character in Star Wars as an important figure before pushing him aside.
The Peckham-born actor, 28, played Finn, the franchise's first black Stormtrooper, in the recent trilogy alongside Daisy Ridley's Rey and Adam Driver's villainous Kylo Ren.
However, Finn's screen time diminished in sequel The Last Jedi and denouement The Rise of Skywalker.
Boyega told British GQ: "You get yourself involved in projects and you're not necessarily going to like everything.
"(But) what I would say to Disney is do not bring out a black character, market them to be much more important in the franchise than they are and then have them pushed to the side.
"It's not good. I'll say it straight up."
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Boyega claimed Disney, which distributes Star Wars, had given more "nuance" to his co-stars and suggested the company did not know how to treat him as a black actor.
"Like, you guys knew what to do with Daisy Ridley, you knew what to do with Adam Driver," he said.
"You knew what to do with these other people, but when it came to Kelly Marie Tran (who played Rose Tico and has Vietnamese heritage), when it came to John Boyega, you know f*** all.
"So what do you want me to say? What they want you to say is, 'I enjoyed being a part of it. It was a great experience...'
(Image: Ian West / PA Wire)
"Nah, nah, nah. I'll take that deal when it's a great experience.
"They gave all the nuance to Adam Driver, all the nuance to Daisy Ridley. Let's be honest.
"Daisy knows this. Adam knows this. Everybody knows. I'm not exposing anything."
He continued: "I'm the only cast member who had their own unique experience of that franchise based on their race.
"Let's just leave it like that. It makes you angry with a process like that. It makes you much more militant; it changes you.
"Because you realise, 'I got given this opportunity but I'm in an industry that wasn't even ready for me.'
"Nobody else in the cast had people saying they were going to boycott the movie because (they were in it).
"Nobody else had the uproar and death threats sent to their Instagram DMs and social media, saying, 'Black this and black that and you shouldn't be a Stormtrooper.'
"Nobody else had that experience. But yet people are surprised that I'm this way. That's my frustration."


birminghammail--2020-09-02--People in Walsall 'too poor' to wash school uniforms every day

A senior GP has urged schools to relax uniform rules as poor families in Walsall wo n't be able to afford to wash them every day to stop the spread of Covid-19 .
Research has shown the virus can live on clothing for up to 72 hours and therefore parents are being urged to wash clothes more frequently to stop it being passed on .
But Dr Anand Rischie , chairman of Walsall clinical commissioning group , said this is not feasible for many people living in the town who could n't afford to run washing machines daily .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's local outbreak engagement board , at a meeting on Tuesday ( September 1 ) that schools should be told to be more tolerant of children wearing non-uniform clothing .
Health bosses said they will be speaking with children 's services bosses as well as raising the issue in regular webinars and communications they have with schools .
Dr Rischie said : `` I 'm very much worried that if clothes need washing everyday , Walsall is a very poor borough .
`` Parents will not be able to run their washing machines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cleaned .
`` Is there something we can recommend that schools should be tolerant about kids not attending in school uniform ?
`` I understand that national guidance is that they should be but locally , if every parent is running a washing machine every evening to wash clothes , it is not practical .
`` We live in a very poor borough , we have got patients who actually go to the laundrette and they will have to go there every day .
`` At this moment in time we do not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to degrade so washing clothes is key .
`` But if they are going in their regular clothes , they can be washed on the weekend .
It 's common sense and locally if we can advise that of schools , we should be recommending that . ''
Stephen Gunther , Walsall 's director of public health , said they are working with schools and academy trusts to provide guidance .
He said : `` We are providing regular support and webinars to schools where we can raise this issue .
`` Viruses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 72 hours and the advice is washing and changing on a regular basis .
`` It will be difficult for some parts of our community and we need to recognise that .
If we are going to prevent we are might need to be flexible and tolerant around the school uniforms . ''

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A senior GP has urged schools to relax uniform rules as poor families in Walsall won't be able to afford to wash them every day to stop the spread of Covid-19.
Research has shown the virus can live on clothing for up to 72 hours and therefore parents are being urged to wash clothes more frequently to stop it being passed on.
But Dr Anand Rischie, chairman of Walsall clinical commissioning group, said this is not feasible for many people living in the town who couldn't afford to run washing machines daily.
And he told a meeting of Walsall Council's local outbreak engagement board, at a meeting on Tuesday (September 1) that schools should be told to be more tolerant of children wearing non-uniform clothing.
Health bosses said they will be speaking with children's services bosses as well as raising the issue in regular webinars and communications they have with schools.
Dr Rischie said: "I'm very much worried that if clothes need washing everyday, Walsall is a very poor borough.
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"Parents will not be able to run their washing machines every day for those uniforms to be cleaned.
"Is there something we can recommend that schools should be tolerant about kids not attending in school uniform?
"I understand that national guidance is that they should be but locally, if every parent is running a washing machine every evening to wash clothes, it is not practical.
"We live in a very poor borough, we have got patients who actually go to the laundrette and they will have to go there every day.
"At this moment in time we do not know how long it takes for coronavirus to degrade so washing clothes is key.
"But if they are going in their regular clothes, they can be washed on the weekend. It's common sense and locally if we can advise that of schools, we should be recommending that."
Stephen Gunther, Walsall's director of public health, said they are working with schools and academy trusts to provide guidance.
He said: "We are providing regular support and webinars to schools where we can raise this issue.
"Viruses do linger on different surfaces for up to 72 hours and the advice is washing and changing on a regular basis.
"It will be difficult for some parts of our community and we need to recognise that. If we are going to prevent we are might need to be flexible and tolerant around the school uniforms."


birminghammail--2020-09-02--Johnson breaks promise to meet families who lost relative to coronavirus

Boris Johnson has been described as `` heartless '' after doing a u-turn on his promise to meet grieving families who lost relatives to coronavirus .
The Prime Minister last week agreed to meet campaigners such as Kerry Walters , a mother-of-three from Chelmsley Wood , who lost her mother to Covid-19 .
Kerry is part of the Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice campaign , which is calling for an independent , judge-led , Statutory Public Inquiry into the Government 's handling of the pandemic .
The campaign , which represents more than 1,600 people who have lost a relative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ letters to Mr Johnson asking for a meeting .
Last week the Prime Minister appeared to agree to speak to campaigners , telling a Sky News reporter : `` I am not aware of those letters ... of course I will meet anybody , people who are bereaved . ''
But now he has pulled out .
In a letter to the campaign , Mr Johnson said : `` As I work to manage the response to the pandemic , I will of course meet members of the public and key workers who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 .
Each story of loss motivates me to ensure that we beat this virus together .
`` As much as I would wish to be able to offer my condolences in person to all those who have suffered loss , that is regrettably not possible and so I am unable to meet with you and mebers of Bereaved Families for Justice . ''
Kerry said : `` It 's quite gutting .
He 's going back on his word .
`` As the Prime Minister he should honour his word and he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because it is quite evident a second wave is coming .
`` I could n't believe it when I read his letter .
I really thought he 'd agreed to meet us after all these months , because the group 's been pushing it since June . ''
Kerry 's mother , Caroline Walters , from Meriden near Solihull , died on Tuesday , April 7 .
She had been battling lung cancer at Heartlands Hospital and was then was moved to Queen Elizabeth Hospital , where she died .
One of Kerry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many other people - is whether enough was done to prevent the spread of cornavirus within hospitals .
Campaigners say a first phase of a public inquiry could report back in weeks , with findings that could save lives as the pandemic continues .
Jo Goodman co-founder of Covid-19 BereavedFamilies for Justice , who lost her father Stuart to the virus , said : `` The Prime Minister has done a 360 : dodging five letters , then agreeing on live TV to meet with us , and now quietly telling us he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s heartless .
`` Of course we know the Prime Minister can ’ t meet every bereaved person : but we really feel he should be meeting one of the largest groups of bereaved families in the country , representing over 1,600 people who ’ ve lost a loved one . ''
In the letter , Mr Johnson also declined to promise an independent inquiry .
He said there would be `` opportunities to look back , analyse and reflect on all aspects of Covid-19 '' .
This is in line with promises @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the past , when they indicated there will be some sort of inquiry but refused to confirm it will be a full statutory inquiry led by a judge .
Labour 's Rachel Reeves , Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster , said : “ The Prime Minister has been going back on his word all summer – but to not even meet with grieving families hits a new low .
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Boris Johnson has been described as "heartless" after doing a u-turn on his promise to meet grieving families who lost relatives to coronavirus.
The Prime Minister last week agreed to meet campaigners such as Kerry Walters, a mother-of-three from Chelmsley Wood, who lost her mother to Covid-19.
Kerry is part of the Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice campaign, which is calling for an independent, judge-led, Statutory Public Inquiry into the Government's handling of the pandemic.
The campaign, which represents more than 1,600 people who have lost a relative to the coronavirus, has written five letters to Mr Johnson asking for a meeting. Last week the Prime Minister appeared to agree to speak to campaigners, telling a Sky News reporter: "I am not aware of those letters ... of course I will meet anybody, people who are bereaved."
But now he has pulled out. In a letter to the campaign, Mr Johnson said: "As I work to manage the response to the pandemic, I will of course meet members of the public and key workers who have been bereaved as a result of Covid-19. Each story of loss motivates me to ensure that we beat this virus together.
"As much as I would wish to be able to offer my condolences in person to all those who have suffered loss, that is regrettably not possible and so I am unable to meet with you and mebers of Bereaved Families for Justice."
Kerry said: "It's quite gutting. He's going back on his word.
"As the Prime Minister he should honour his word and he should meet up with the group, because it is quite evident a second wave is coming.
"I couldn't believe it when I read his letter. I really thought he'd agreed to meet us after all these months, because the group's been pushing it since June."
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Kerry's mother, Caroline Walters, from Meriden near Solihull, died on Tuesday, April 7. She had been battling lung cancer at Heartlands Hospital and was then was moved to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, where she died. One of Kerry's concerns - which is shared by many other people - is whether enough was done to prevent the spread of cornavirus within hospitals.
Campaigners say a first phase of a public inquiry could report back in weeks, with findings that could save lives as the pandemic continues.
Jo Goodman co-founder of Covid-19 BereavedFamilies for Justice, who lost her father Stuart to the virus, said: "The Prime Minister has done a 360: dodging five letters, then agreeing on live TV to meet with us, and now quietly telling us he’s too busy. It’s heartless.
"Of course we know the Prime Minister can’t meet every bereaved person: but we really feel he should be meeting one of the largest groups of bereaved families in the country,representing over 1,600 people who’ve lost a loved one."
In the letter, Mr Johnson also declined to promise an independent inquiry. He said there would be "opportunities to look back, analyse and reflect on all aspects of Covid-19". This is in line with promises made by Mr Johnson and other Ministers in the past, when they indicated there will be some sort of inquiry but refused to confirm it will be a full statutory inquiry led by a judge.
Labour's Rachel Reeves, Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, said: “The Prime Minister has been going back on his word all summer – but to not even meet with grieving families hits a new low.”


birminghammail--2020-09-02--Leeds United linked with move for Villa loan star Axel Tuanzebe

Leeds United could yet make a move for Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe , according to reports .
The 22-year-old enjoyed two seasons on loan with Aston Villa , with a spell in B6 ending with play-off victory in 2019 .
Dean Smith made him an integral part of his Villa squad during the promotion run-in , with many fans desperate to see him return last summer .
Tuanzebe would ultimately remain with parent club United , with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer using him throughout pre-season 12 months ago .
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surely this is a great transfer window .
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The 22-year-old enjoyed two seasons on loan with Aston Villa, with a spell in B6 ending with play-off victory in 2019.
Dean Smith made him an integral part of his Villa squad during the promotion run-in, with many fans desperate to see him return last summer.
Tuanzebe would ultimately remain with parent club United, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer using him throughout pre-season 12 months ago.
However, a combination of injuries and the arrival of Harry Maguire, he's been selected just 10 times with his last outing coming in December.
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Marcelo Bielsa's side have splashed the cash after returning to the Premier League, with a number of high-profile arrivals already secured.
Robin Koch has already been added to the defensive ranks at Elland Road, but the Athletic claim that Tuanzebe could still be an option in the final month of the window.
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birminghammail--2020-09-02--West Brom have stunning £12m Diangana bid accepted by West Ham

West Brom are hoping to conclude the signing of Grady Diangana , after West Ham accepted a £12m transfer bid .
The England Under-21 international was a key part of Slaven Bilic ’ s side last term , after joining on a season-long loan deal .
His eight goals and six assists went a long way to securing top-flight football for the Baggies , in Bilic ’ s first campaign with the club .
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The winger has been in fine form during pre-season , but now looks set to re-join the Baggies , with the Telegraph reporting a bid has been accepted .
The news comes just days after Hammers record signing Sebastian Haller hailed his impact after creating a goal in their most recent warm-up game .
He said : “ It ’ s nice for us to have a kind of player like Grady .
Everyone knows the quality he has and then he went on loan to West Brom and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are all happy to have him here and we are going to try to use his quality and strength , me most of all .
“ Hopefully he will be giving me even more assists in the future !
” Diangana would become Albion ’ s second signing of the summer , after Matheus Pereira , with Brighton keeper David Button also closing in on a move .
Elsewhere , the report claims that Huddersfield Town have turned down an initial bid for striker Karlan Grant , with talks between the clubs @ @

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West Brom are hoping to conclude the signing of Grady Diangana, after West Ham accepted a £12m transfer bid.
The England Under-21 international was a key part of Slaven Bilic’s side last term, after joining on a season-long loan deal.
His eight goals and six assists went a long way to securing top-flight football for the Baggies, in Bilic’s first campaign with the club.
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Diangana then returned to West Ham, with David Moyes hinting at a bigger role for the 22-year-old.
The winger has been in fine form during pre-season, but now looks set to re-join the Baggies, with the Telegraph reporting a bid has been accepted.
The news comes just days after Hammers record signing Sebastian Haller hailed his impact after creating a goal in their most recent warm-up game.
He said: “It’s nice for us to have a kind of player like Grady. Everyone knows the quality he has and then he went on loan to West Brom and everyone knows he performed pretty well. We are all happy to have him here and we are going to try to use his quality and strength, me most of all.
“Hopefully he will be giving me even more assists in the future!”
Diangana would become Albion’s second signing of the summer, after Matheus Pereira, with Brighton keeper David Button also closing in on a move.
Elsewhere, the report claims that Huddersfield Town have turned down an initial bid for striker Karlan Grant, with talks between the clubs ongoing.


birminghammail--2020-09-02--Council slammed over telling residents to 'treat Covid like your mother-in-law'

A UK council has been slammed by furious local residents over a tweet which many have branded `` misogynistic '' .
Local authority Stockport Council , situated in the North West , has come under fire for an ill-advised tweet relating to Covid-19 .
The tongue-in-cheek social media post was carried on the council 's Twitter and Facebook platforms .
It told residents : `` The trick to social distancing is acting like your mother-in-law ’ s around every corner ! ''
But a councillor complained that the message did `` nothing to help combat dangerous stereotypes that have spiked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was eventually taken down - after attracting criticism from residents and social media users , reports the M.E.N .
A local domestic violence charity joined the calls to remove the post , stating : “ This is simply unacceptable , I thought we left these kind of tropes back in the 1970s where they belong .
“ Across Stockport council , women are desperately under-represented .
Is it any wonder when the council ’ s own social media team is putting out crass comments like this ?
“ We need to be doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get involved in politics , not lumping stereotypes on them.
” Local lockdown restrictions have been lifted in parts of northern England despite a backlash from leaders in Greater Manchester , with Mayor Andy Burnham blasting the decision as `` completely illogical '' .
It comes after council leaders in Bolton and Trafford felt their pleas for restrictions to remain in place , following a spike in cases , went `` completely ignored '' by the Government .
Social gatherings between two homes can resume for the first time in weeks from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Stockport , Burnley , Hyndburn and parts of Bradford , Calderdale and Kirklees .

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A UK council has been slammed by furious local residents over a tweet which many have branded "misogynistic".
Local authority Stockport Council, situated in the North West, has come under fire for an ill-advised tweet relating to Covid-19.
The tongue-in-cheek social media post was carried on the council's Twitter and Facebook platforms.
It told residents: "The trick to social distancing is acting like your mother-in-law’s around every corner!"
But a councillor complained that the message did "nothing to help combat dangerous stereotypes that have spiked over recent months."
The post was eventually taken down - after attracting criticism from residents and social media users, reports the M.E.N.
A local domestic violence charity joined the calls to remove the post, stating: “This is simply unacceptable, I thought we left these kind of tropes back in the 1970s where they belong.
“Across Stockport council, women are desperately under-represented. Is it any wonder when the council’s own social media team is putting out crass comments like this?
“We need to be doing everything we can to encourage more women to get involved in politics, not lumping stereotypes on them.”
Local lockdown restrictions have been lifted in parts of northern England despite a backlash from leaders in Greater Manchester, with Mayor Andy Burnham blasting the decision as "completely illogical".
It comes after council leaders in Bolton and Trafford felt their pleas for restrictions to remain in place, following a spike in cases, went "completely ignored" by the Government.
Social gatherings between two homes can resume for the first time in weeks from Wednesday in the two boroughs as well as Stockport, Burnley, Hyndburn and parts of Bradford, Calderdale and Kirklees.


birminghammail--2020-09-02--Birmingham Airport £5 flights launched by Ryanair amid travel chaos

Ryanair has launched a brand-new sale with flights from Birmingham Airport to a number of European locations for as little as £5 .
The sale from the low-cost carrier comes amid travel chaos , with Spain , France and Croatia currently on the unsafe quarantine UK government travel list .
Greece is expected to follow any day now , with travel to the Caribbean and Swizerland also advised against .
It comes amid soaring coronavirus case rates in the European holiday hospots .
The Scottish Government announced on Tuesday evening that travellers from Greece would have to self-isolate for 14 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ began asking arrivals from the island of Zante to begin the period of quarantine .
But Ryanair , an airline with services and routes to and from the airport base , situated near the NEC in Solihull , is trying to entice customers with a series of eye-catching deals .
Ryanair is offering flights from Birmingham Airport - and all over the country - for just a fiver .
There are a million seats up for grabs , with destinations including the likes of Dublin , in Ireland , and Barcelona , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advice .
Spain and its territories - from the Canary Islands to Balaeric islands - remain off the safe travel list , with airlines like Jet2 ending flights there indefinitely .
The deals are available to book online now and you need to travel before October 31 , 2020 .
The sale ends at midnight tonight ( Wednesday September 2 ) - so be quick if you do want to grab a bargain .

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Ryanair has launched a brand-new sale with flights from Birmingham Airport to a number of European locations for as little as £5.
The sale from the low-cost carrier comes amid travel chaos, with Spain, France and Croatia currently on the unsafe quarantine UK government travel list.
Greece is expected to follow any day now, with travel to the Caribbean and Swizerland also advised against. It comes amid soaring coronavirus case rates in the European holiday hospots.
The Scottish Government announced on Tuesday evening that travellers from Greece would have to self-isolate for 14 days from Thursday, while Wales also began asking arrivals from the island of Zante to begin the period of quarantine.
But Ryanair, an airline with services and routes to and from the airport base, situated near the NEC in Solihull, is trying to entice customers with a series of eye-catching deals.
Ryanair is offering flights from Birmingham Airport - and all over the country - for just a fiver.
There are a million seats up for grabs, with destinations including the likes of Dublin, in Ireland, and Barcelona, in Spain - despite the current Foreign Office advice.
Spain and its territories - from the Canary Islands to Balaeric islands - remain off the safe travel list, with airlines like Jet2 ending flights there indefinitely.
The deals are available to book online now and you need to travel before October 31, 2020.
The sale ends at midnight tonight (Wednesday September 2) - so be quick if you do want to grab a bargain.


birminghammail--2020-09-02--Latest changes to Covid road schemes amid 100s of complaints

Emergency changes to Solihull roads have attracted hundreds of complaints , but some of the most controversial schemes will remain in place for now .
Three quarters of comments about temporary closures and other alterations - introduced in response to Covid-19 - have been negative .
But while the council has dropped or adjusted some of the schemes , it confirmed this week it would be sticking with many for the moment - amid predictions that certain routes will continue to get busier .
It has , however , pledged to review the situation on a fortnightly basis .
Road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hurried through in May , play an important part in public protection by assisting social distancing .
But , as predicted , many have proven unpopular with motorists and of the online comments left by some 800 residents , almost 75 per cent were critical .
The loss of disabled parking in Solihull town centre and changes to Shirley service roads , both previously highlighted by the Local Democracy Reporting Service ( LDRS ) , have proven particularly divisive .
Olton pensioner Ray Powell , who last month accused the council of `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ once again urged the local authority to ditch restrictions imposed in Mill Lane and Drury Lane .
`` Disabled persons are also ratepayers , and are aware as anyone of the dangers , but should not be treated with such disdain , '' said the 85-year-old .
`` Removing so many parking spaces unnecessarily , is making life far more difficult for us , and is not helping the local economy either . ''
Changes in Shirley also came under-fire from another resident , Rosemary Worsley , who said there was no reasonable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of catching Covid–19 outdoors is minimal , and there is ample space for people to pass safely the entire length of Shirley High Street where there is on-street parking . ''
The original set of 20 plus proposals , some borough-wide and others targeting specific areas , was drawn up over three months ago .
One , to close Knowle High Street to traffic , never got off the ground and a 20mph limit was instead applied to the route .
Another , imposing the same speed restrictions to Meriden 's Birmingham Road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a local request .
Highways officer Paul Tovey conceded some changes had faced opposition , but suggested this was inevitable given that many had a knock-on effect on motorists .
`` It was an emergency response I think it 's fair to say at that stage and there was n't any time for any pre-consultation , '' he said .
He added that feedback received since had been `` rather negative '' - with far more responses from drivers than the pedestrians and cyclists - but he insisted the council had taken comments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been revisited , although in some cases the team is waiting to see how footfall and traffic may increase in the weeks and months ahead .
Warwick Road/Poplar Road junction : Widened footway and pop-up cycle lane .
Previously tweaked to avoid traffic backing onto roundabout .
To remain for now and road chiefs could eventually make a permanent change to the footway .
Mill Lane/Drury Lane , Solihull : Removal of disabled bays to aid social distancing has proven contentious , but measures set to remain throughout September .
Although flower boxes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an alternative barrier .
Warwick Road , Knowle : Social distancing sign installed at pinchpoint .
No further action .
Blossomfield Road , Solihull : Cycle lane facilities upgraded .
Route could see a move to a semi-permanent segregated cycleway at a later date .
Homer Road , Solihull : One-way traffic system to improve access for walkers/cyclists .
This will remain in place for the foreseeable future .
Work set to start shortly on the Westgate office complex will require hoardings to be erected , which officers claim will make this scheme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shirley : Closure of service roads/parking bays between Olton Road and Longmore Road .
Has already been revised to free up space for disabled drivers with further alterations planned .
The Square/New Road , Solihull : Temporary road closure and short section of contraflow to remain in place for now amid expectations that schools reopening will make the route busier .
Warwick Road [ George Road to Hampton Lane ] : Closure of nearside lane came to an end on July 31 but could be reinstated if school reopening has a noticeable impact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to create pop-up cycle lane .
Scheme ended on July 31 , with no plans to reinstate .
Lode Lane : Bus lane suspended to create extra walking/cycle space .
Scheme ended on July 31 , with no plans to reinstate .
Mell Square : Cycle hub , to support bike riders , to open as soon as possible .
The council is negotiating a short-term lease on an empty retail unit .
Knowle High Street : 20mph limit was imposed after original road closure plan was abandoned .
Restrictions to be reviewed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Closure of service road to provide extra space for bus passengers/shoppers .
Scheme tweaked last month to provide additional space for disabled drivers and will continue to be monitored .
Birmingham Road , Meriden : A latecomer to the programme , with a 20mph limit imposed on August 6 .
The impact will be monitored over the next three months .
Much will hinge on how schools reopening will impact on highways and walking routes around the borough .
Cllr Ken Hawkins , cabinet member for environment and highways , promised that there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but insisted that social distancing was still hugely important .
`` It 's always been about the safety of pedestrians and shoppers or people walking to and from school , '' he said .
`` We have that responsibility as a local authority to ensure that our people are safe , whether they 're residents or visitors to the borough .
There 's still a pandemic ongoing . ''

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Emergency changes to Solihull roads have attracted hundreds of complaints, but some of the most controversial schemes will remain in place for now.
Three quarters of comments about temporary closures and other alterations - introduced in response to Covid-19 - have been negative.
But while the council has dropped or adjusted some of the schemes, it confirmed this week it would be sticking with many for the moment - amid predictions that certain routes will continue to get busier.
It has, however, pledged to review the situation on a fortnightly basis.
Road chiefs have always insisted the measures, hurried through in May, play an important part in public protection by assisting social distancing.
But, as predicted, many have proven unpopular with motorists and of the online comments left by some 800 residents, almost 75 per cent were critical.
The loss of disabled parking in Solihull town centre and changes to Shirley service roads, both previously highlighted by the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS), have proven particularly divisive.
(Image: Ray Powell/Solihull Council)
Olton pensioner Ray Powell, who last month accused the council of "picking on blue badge holders", once again urged the local authority to ditch restrictions imposed in Mill Lane and Drury Lane.
"Disabled persons are also ratepayers, and are aware as anyone of the dangers, but should not be treated with such disdain," said the 85-year-old.
"Removing so many parking spaces unnecessarily, is making life far more difficult for us, and is not helping the local economy either."
Changes in Shirley also came under-fire from another resident, Rosemary Worsley, who said there was no reasonable case for the measures
"The risk of catching Covid–19 outdoors is minimal, and there is ample space for people to pass safely the entire length of Shirley High Street where there is on-street parking."
The original set of 20 plus proposals, some borough-wide and others targeting specific areas, was drawn up over three months ago.
(Image: Solihull Council)
One, to close Knowle High Street to traffic, never got off the ground and a 20mph limit was instead applied to the route.
Another, imposing the same speed restrictions to Meriden's Birmingham Road, was introduced some time later following a local request.
Highways officer Paul Tovey conceded some changes had faced opposition, but suggested this was inevitable given that many had a knock-on effect on motorists.
"It was an emergency response I think it's fair to say at that stage and there wasn't any time for any pre-consultation," he said.
He added that feedback received since had been "rather negative" - with far more responses from drivers than the pedestrians and cyclists - but he insisted the council had taken comments on board.
Some changes have already been revisited, although in some cases the team is waiting to see how footfall and traffic may increase in the weeks and months ahead.
Updates on key schemes: Warwick Road/Poplar Road junction: Widened footway and pop-up cycle lane. Previously tweaked to avoid traffic backing onto roundabout. To remain for now and road chiefs could eventually make a permanent change to the footway. Mill Lane/Drury Lane, Solihull: Removal of disabled bays to aid social distancing has proven contentious, but measures set to remain throughout September. Although flower boxes placed at site could be replaced with an alternative barrier. Warwick Road, Knowle: Social distancing sign installed at pinchpoint. No further action. Blossomfield Road, Solihull: Cycle lane facilities upgraded. Route could see a move to a semi-permanent segregated cycleway at a later date. Homer Road, Solihull: One-way traffic system to improve access for walkers/cyclists. This will remain in place for the foreseeable future. Work set to start shortly on the Westgate office complex will require hoardings to be erected, which officers claim will make this scheme more significant. A34 Stratford Road, Shirley: Closure of service roads/parking bays between Olton Road and Longmore Road. Has already been revised to free up space for disabled drivers with further alterations planned. The Square/New Road, Solihull: Temporary road closure and short section of contraflow to remain in place for now amid expectations that schools reopening will make the route busier. Warwick Road [George Road to Hampton Lane]: Closure of nearside lane came to an end on July 31 but could be reinstated if school reopening has a noticeable impact. Bickenhill Parkway: Bus lane suspended to create pop-up cycle lane. Scheme ended on July 31, with no plans to reinstate. Lode Lane: Bus lane suspended to create extra walking/cycle space. Scheme ended on July 31, with no plans to reinstate. Mell Square: Cycle hub, to support bike riders, to open as soon as possible. The council is negotiating a short-term lease on an empty retail unit. Knowle High Street: 20mph limit was imposed after original road closure plan was abandoned. Restrictions to be reviewed this month Station Road, Solihull: Closure of service road to provide extra space for bus passengers/shoppers. Scheme tweaked last month to provide additional space for disabled drivers and will continue to be monitored. Birmingham Road, Meriden: A latecomer to the programme, with a 20mph limit imposed on August 6. The impact will be monitored over the next three months.
Much will hinge on how schools reopening will impact on highways and walking routes around the borough.
Cllr Ken Hawkins, cabinet member for environment and highways, promised that there would be constant monitoring of the situation, but insisted that social distancing was still hugely important.
"It's always been about the safety of pedestrians and shoppers or people walking to and from school," he said.
"We have that responsibility as a local authority to ensure that our people are safe, whether they're residents or visitors to the borough. There's still a pandemic ongoing."


birminghammail--2020-09-02--Aston Villa 'show interest' in £10m transfer deal for Sergio Romero

Sergio Romero is ready to leave Manchester United , with Aston Villa showing the most interest in signing him , according to the Athletic .
The Argentinian has been David de Gea ’ s understudy at Old Trafford in recent seasons , often playing in cup competitions .
However , with Dean Henderson returning to the club and signing a bumper new contract , Romero ’ s opportunities could become even more limited .
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The Argentinian has been David de Gea’s understudy at Old Trafford in recent seasons, often playing in cup competitions.
However, with Dean Henderson returning to the club and signing a bumper new contract, Romero’s opportunities could become even more limited.
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Villa are understood to be in the market for a keeper this summer, with Tom Heaton’s injury likely to keep him on the sidelines until at least October.
Beyond Heaton, Villa also have Jed Steer, Orjan Nyland and Lovre Kalinic, although the latter is likely to depart B6 during the window.
Dean Smith has been linked with a move for Romero in recent weeks, with Everton and newly promoted Leeds United also displaying an interest.
However, according to the Athletic, Villa have shown the most interest in the 33-year-old, who United value between £8m and £10m.
The report claims that should United continue their pursuit of Villa skipper Jack Grealish, Romero could be used a a potential makeweight, although that move now looks unlikely with the imminent arrival of Donny van de Beek.
Villa have yet to confirm a signing this summer, but Smith has revealed that talks with new sporting director Johan Lange, has got the transfer ‘wheels in motion’.


birminghammail--2020-09-02--Millions across UK now eligible for payments of £812 - how to get yours

Millions of people across the UK are entitled to payments of £800 - if they are claim Universal Credit .
UC claimants can receive a Budgeting Advance to cover the cost of emergency expenses in the wake of the coronavirus crisis , it has emerged .
The Department for Work and Pensions says a Budgeting Advance is given to help those on low-incomes with unexpected financial issues .
It can include everything from emergency household costs like replacing a broken oven to help with getting a job , staying in work or even funeral costs .
The Budgeting Advance is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and given to claimants in monthly benefit payments , which typically reduce in sum as the months progress , according to the Department for Work and Pensions .
The smallest amount you can borrow is currently £100 , but you can claim up to £348 if you 're single or £464 if you 're in a relationship , with parents who have kids able to claim as much as £812 .
To claim , you must have received either UC , ESA , Income Support or Jobseekers Allowance for six months .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for half a year to be eligible , too .
You must have taken home less than £2,600 if you 're single or £3.6k in a couple over the past six months , the government has also confirmed , and you must have no outstanding Budgeting Advance loan to repay .
Claimants can apply for the handy windfall sums via the government website , or the DWP portal online .

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Millions of people across the UK are entitled to payments of £800 - if they are claim Universal Credit.
UC claimants can receive a Budgeting Advance to cover the cost of emergency expenses in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, it has emerged.
The Department for Work and Pensions says a Budgeting Advance is given to help those on low-incomes with unexpected financial issues.
It can include everything from emergency household costs like replacing a broken oven to help with getting a job, staying in work or even funeral costs.
The Budgeting Advance is required to be repaid to the DWP, and given to claimants in monthly benefit payments, which typically reduce in sum as the months progress, according to the Department for Work and Pensions.
The smallest amount you can borrow is currently £100, but you can claim up to £348 if you're single or £464 if you're in a relationship, with parents who have kids able to claim as much as £812.
To claim, you must have received either UC, ESA, Income Support or Jobseekers Allowance for six months. You can have claimed State Pension Credit for half a year to be eligible, too.
You must have taken home less than £2,600 if you're single or £3.6k in a couple over the past six months, the government has also confirmed, and you must have no outstanding Budgeting Advance loan to repay.
Claimants can apply for the Budgeting Advance sums via the government website, or the DWP portal online.


birminghammail--2020-09-02--Speeding driver clocked doing 98mph in Tamworth during police operation

A speeding driver was caught doing 98mph during a police operation in Tamworth this morning ( Wednesday , September 2 ) .
The driver was spotted on the A5 as part of Staffordshire Police ’ s Operation Lightining .
Staffordshire Police Road Policing Unit tweeted : “ We are out in force today in and around the Tamworth area for Op Lightning .
“ This very nice car was stopped doing 98 along the A5 .
Please slow down , it is not worth it.
” Police will use all tactical methods available to them including high-visibility patrols , unmarked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ motorcycles equipped with speed detection and video recording equipment and mobile safety camera vans .
The National Police Air Service helicopter and aeroplane will also be used to assist in the capture of footage and evidence of speeding motorists and bikers as part of the op .
Chief Supt Elliott Sharrard-Williams , head of the Operational Support Directorate , said : “ Operation Lightning runs throughout the year , but this intensification will help us to tackle criminality on our roads and work to prevent serious road traffic accidents , protecting local communities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decrease we have seen through the Covid pandemic .
“ After the three weeks of intensive action , it doesn ’ t just end there .
Roads policing is one of the areas that has benefited from additional investment as a result of the precept increase .
`` The force has set up a dedicated roads policing capability to enhance existing capabilities through increased enforcement and the use of new technologies such as drones and off-road bikes .
This is in addition to the extensive education programmes delivered by our partners in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , cabinet member for transport and highways at Staffordshire County Council , added : “ Keeping our roads safe remains a top priority for us .
“ Over the past few months , because of lockdown and travel restrictions due to Coronavirus , we have seen much less traffic on the roads but with traffic set to return to more usual levels , we are keen to remind drivers to use the roads responsibly .
“ We are determined to make Staffordshire ’ s roads even safer through a mix of education , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to work closely with our partners and local communities to achieve this .
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A speeding driver was caught doing 98mph during a police operation in Tamworth this morning (Wednesday, September 2).
The driver was spotted on the A5 as part of Staffordshire Police’s Operation Lightining.
Staffordshire Police Road Policing Unit tweeted: “We are out in force today in and around the Tamworth area for Op Lightning.
“This very nice car was stopped doing 98 along the A5. Please slow down, it is not worth it.”
Police will use all tactical methods available to them including high-visibility patrols, unmarked patrols, covert patrols, drones, motorcycles equipped with speed detection and video recording equipment and mobile safety camera vans. The National Police Air Service helicopter and aeroplane will also be used to assist in the capture of footage and evidence of speeding motorists and bikers as part of the op.
(Image: @RoadPolicing)
Chief Supt Elliott Sharrard-Williams, head of the Operational Support Directorate, said: “Operation Lightning runs throughout the year, but this intensification will help us to tackle criminality on our roads and work to prevent serious road traffic accidents, protecting local communities from harm and building on the crime decrease we have seen through the Covid pandemic.
“After the three weeks of intensive action, it doesn’t just end there. Roads policing is one of the areas that has benefited from additional investment as a result of the precept increase.
"The force has set up a dedicated roads policing capability to enhance existing capabilities through increased enforcement and the use of new technologies such as drones and off-road bikes. This is in addition to the extensive education programmes delivered by our partners in the Staffordshire Safer Roads Partnership.”
David Williams, cabinet member for transport and highways at Staffordshire County Council, added: “Keeping our roads safe remains a top priority for us.
“Over the past few months, because of lockdown and travel restrictions due to Coronavirus, we have seen much less traffic on the roads but with traffic set to return to more usual levels, we are keen to remind drivers to use the roads responsibly.
“We are determined to make Staffordshire’s roads even safer through a mix of education, enforcement and awareness raising and will continue to work closely with our partners and local communities to achieve this.”


birminghammail--2020-09-02--Tragic death prompts mental health issue concers

A tragedy which saw a Walsall man take his own life after losing his job has increased concerns about Covid-19 's impact on mental health .
Councillor Ian Robertson said the harrowing incident took place in the Blakenall ward he represents last week where the victim had initially threatened to kill his own family .
At a meeting of Walsall Council 's local outbreak engagement board , he called on health bosses to increase awareness of mental health support services available .
Councillor Stephen Craddock , portfolio holder for health and wellbeing , said he is advocating all members take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And he added he believes problems will increase , whether people continue to work from home or are asked to go back to workplaces in the coming weeks .
At Tuesday 's ( September 1 ) meeting , Councillor Robertson said : `` We had a very tragic case in my ward last week in which a person threatened to kill his family .
Where to get help if you 're feeling suicidal Samaritans ( 116 123 ) samaritans.org operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year .
If you prefer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feeling , or if you ’ re worried about being overheard on the phone , you can email Samaritans at jo @ samaritans.org , write to Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK , PO Box 9090 , STIRLING , FK8 2SA and visit www.samaritans.org/branches to find your nearest branch .
CALM ( 0800 58 58 58 ) thecalmzone.net has a helpline is for men who are down or have hit a wall for any reason , who need to talk or find information and support .
They 're open 5pm to midnight , 365 days a year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a helpline for children and young people in the UK .
Calls are free and the number won ’ t show up on your phone bill .
PAPYRUS ( 0800 068 41 41 ) is a voluntary organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal .
Depression Alliance is a charity for people with depression .
It doesn ’ t have a helpline , but offers a wide range of useful resources and links to other relevant information depressionalliance.org Students Against Depression is a website for students who are depressed , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suicidal thoughts .
Bullying UK is a website for both children and adults affected by bullying studentsagainstdepression.org The Sanctuary ( 0300 003 7029 ) helps people who are struggling to cope - experiencing depression , anxiety , panic attacks or in crisis .
You can call them between 8pm and 6am every night.There are other depression charities .
`` He was really depressed because he 'd lost his job .
Unfortunately , he killed himself .
The family were alright .
`` There must be a lot of people who are unfortunately very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as we gradually move out of it , I hope the help can be easily available .
`` I hope we can promote the helplines as much as possible . ''
Councillor Craddock said : `` Mental health should be one of Walsall 's absolute top priorities .
`` It is something I bought a paper to cabinet in June regarding that .
We continue to update that on what help is available and what the provision is when we see potential problems .
`` We know this is going to happen as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've got a long way to go .
I do n't think we 've really seen the full impact of the virus on people 's mental health .
`` I think it 's affecting people in different ways but as we move forward with agile working - where people are being told to work from home or being told to work in the office - I think it will lead to more problems .
`` Councillor Robertson has highlighted an incident there where it came to a crisis point .
`` I will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health first aid training that the council offers .
I 've done the course and it 's an eight hour course and one of the best training courses I 've done . ''

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A tragedy which saw a Walsall man take his own life after losing his job has increased concerns about Covid-19's impact on mental health.
Councillor Ian Robertson said the harrowing incident took place in the Blakenall ward he represents last week where the victim had initially threatened to kill his own family.
At a meeting of Walsall Council's local outbreak engagement board, he called on health bosses to increase awareness of mental health support services available.
Councillor Stephen Craddock, portfolio holder for health and wellbeing, said he is advocating all members take part in mental health training courses.
And he added he believes problems will increase, whether people continue to work from home or are asked to go back to workplaces in the coming weeks.
At Tuesday's (September 1) meeting, Councillor Robertson said: "We had a very tragic case in my ward last week in which a person threatened to kill his family.
Where to get help if you're feeling suicidal Samaritans (116 123) samaritans.org operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you’re feeling, or if you’re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at jo@samaritans.org , write to Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK, PO Box 9090, STIRLING, FK8 2SA and visit www.samaritans.org/branches to find your nearest branch. CALM (0800 58 58 58) thecalmzone.net has a helpline is for men who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support. They're open 5pm to midnight, 365 days a year. Childline (0800 1111 ) runs a helpline for children and young people in the UK. Calls are free and the number won’t show up on your phone bill.
PAPYRUS (0800 068 41 41) is a voluntary organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal. Other depression charities
Depression Alliance is a charity for people with depression. It doesn’t have a helpline, but offers a wide range of useful resources and links to other relevant information depressionalliance.org
Students Against Depression is a website for students who are depressed, have a low mood or are having suicidal thoughts. Bullying UK is a website for both children and adults affected by bullying studentsagainstdepression.org
The Sanctuary (0300 003 7029 ) helps people who are struggling to cope - experiencing depression, anxiety, panic attacks or in crisis. You can call them between 8pm and 6am every night.There are other depression charities.
"He was really depressed because he'd lost his job. Unfortunately, he killed himself. The family were alright.
"There must be a lot of people who are unfortunately very depressed by the current situation and, as we gradually move out of it, I hope the help can be easily available.
"I hope we can promote the helplines as much as possible."
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Councillor Craddock said: " Mental health should be one of Walsall's absolute top priorities.
"It is something I bought a paper to cabinet in June regarding that. We continue to update that on what help is available and what the provision is when we see potential problems.
"We know this is going to happen as we come out of lockdown and we've got a long way to go. I don't think we've really seen the full impact of the virus on people's mental health.
"I think it's affecting people in different ways but as we move forward with agile working - where people are being told to work from home or being told to work in the office - I think it will lead to more problems.
"Councillor Robertson has highlighted an incident there where it came to a crisis point.
"I will be advocating to all councillors is mental health first aid training that the council offers. I've done the course and it's an eight hour course and one of the best training courses I've done."


birminghammail--2020-09-02--Lotto results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday

A lucky ticket-holder could win £20 million on Saturday after no-one scooped the top prize in Wednesday 's Lotto .
Wednesday 's National Lottery Lotto winning numbers are 11 , 15 , 45 , 54 , 55 , and 58 , with a bonus ball of 12 .
Although no-one scooped the estimated jackpot of £8.9 million , one winner took home £1 million after matching five balls and the bonus .
Two winners will take home £13,000 each after matching four numbers in the Lotto HotPicks , which uses the same numbers as the main Lotto draw .
Set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were used .
For the Thunderball draw , the winning numbers are 12 , 24 , 26 , 34 , 37 .
The Thunderball is 14 .
No-one won the top Thunderball prize of £500,000 , but 23 people are £250 better off after matching four balls and the Thunderball .
Saturday 's draw is now for a guaranteed £20 million , which may trickle down to increase the size of smaller prizes if the jackpot is not won again .
Camelot 's Andy Carter , senior winners ' adviser at The National @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lotto draw will see an amazing £20 million special 'Must Be Won ' jackpot up for grabs .
`` A 'Must Be Won ' draw means there could be lots more winners winning lots more if the jackpot rolls down . ''
Mr Carter continued : `` For the last 25 years , National Lottery players have made a huge difference to good causes with , on average , around £30 million raised every week .
`` Thanks to National Lottery players , up to £600 million is being used by charities and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus outbreak , including £300 million to support the most vulnerable in communities across the UK . ''

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A lucky ticket-holder could win £20 million on Saturday after no-one scooped the top prize in Wednesday's Lotto.
Wednesday's National Lottery Lotto winning numbers are 11, 15, 45, 54, 55, and 58, with a bonus ball of 12.
Although no-one scooped the estimated jackpot of £8.9 million, one winner took home £1 million after matching five balls and the bonus.
After matching three balls, 57,063 players won £30.
Two winners will take home £13,000 each after matching four numbers in the Lotto HotPicks, which uses the same numbers as the main Lotto draw.
Set of balls number four and machine Merlin were used.
For the Thunderball draw, the winning numbers are 12, 24, 26, 34, 37. The Thunderball is 14.
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birminghammail--2020-09-02--Aston Villa transfer news LIVE

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Hello and welcome to LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive on Wednesday , September 2 .
We will be keeping you informed on all the key developments across today as Villa 's transfer window gathers pace and the new season draws closer .
We will be adding all the latest Villa news , views and rumours to our live blog throughout the day , with new signings and transfers continually linked to the club .
Brentford striker Ollie Watkins remains a top target for Dean Smith but Villa have n't yet been able to force through a deal .
Bournemouth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's radar as they chase multiple attacking reinforcements .
Werder Bremen star Milot Rashica - valued at £20 million-plus - continues to be linked with a switch to Villa Park , as does Watkins ' Brentford teammate Said Benrahma .
Last week we also heard from Smith for the first time down at Villa 's training camp in Wales , and he said of new arrivals : `` Wheels are in motion , that was the reason I stopped back , to sit down with Johan ( Lange ) and strategically plan what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So stay with us for today 's transfer blog and be sure to check back for all the latest Villa transfer news and opinion .

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


birminghammail--2020-09-02--Jack Grealish quizzed by security in hilarious England gaffe

Aston Villa skipper Jack Grealish is currently away with the England squad for the first time after a late call-up .
The 24-year-old was drafted in for the injured Marcus Rashford on Monday and , after pulling up at St George 's Park , was almost turfed out by security .
The England media team put out a video of Gareth Southgate 's squad arriving for training earlier this week ahead of their tricky Nations League encounters with Iceland and Denmark .
In the 12-minute clip , Grealish arrived moments after Burnley stopper Nick Pope and , dressed clad in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ himself to England 's arrival team after being quizzed on the gates .
Getting out of his cab , Grealish laughed : `` Hello , yeah , I 'm finally here .
At the front then they were like , 'Who ?
Who ? '
for about like five minutes .
`` They went are you with the under-21s ?
I said , 'Nah , I do n't think so !
? '
'' Villa 's No.10 was beaming from ear to ear , saluted the cameras on his way in and was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kane , with Grealish duly replying : `` Cheers mate , thank you ! ''
The play-maker was welcomed into England HQ , given a room key was told to report into the restaurant for 1.30pm on the Monday ( August 31 ) .
After checking in it was time to get down to work out on the pristine training pitches , with assistant boss Steve Holland dishing out the warm-up drills and instructions during the short-sided games .
Staying with Villa call-ups , Tyrone Mings arrived once again for this third-successive England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In the England clip , the centre-half was seen getting physical with Three Lions newbie and red-hot Manchester United teenager Mason Greenwood .
The England team will travel to Iceland tomorrow ( Thursday ) ahead of Saturday 's match ( 5pm kick-off ) .
Southgate 's men then fly to Denmark for Tuesday 's tie ( 7.45pm kick-off ) .
You can watch the full England arrival ahead of training HERE .

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Aston Villa skipper Jack Grealish is currently away with the England squad for the first time after a late call-up.
The 24-year-old was drafted in for the injured Marcus Rashford on Monday and, after pulling up at St George's Park, was almost turfed out by security.
The England media team put out a video of Gareth Southgate's squad arriving for training earlier this week ahead of their tricky Nations League encounters with Iceland and Denmark.
In the 12-minute clip, Grealish arrived moments after Burnley stopper Nick Pope and, dressed clad in his Villa Kappa training gear, explained himself to England's arrival team after being quizzed on the gates.
Getting out of his cab, Grealish laughed: "Hello, yeah, I'm finally here. At the front then they were like, 'Who? Who?' for about like five minutes.
"They went are you with the under-21s? I said, 'Nah, I don't think so!?'"
Villa's No.10 was beaming from ear to ear, saluted the cameras on his way in and was soon congratulated by classy England skipper Harry Kane, with Grealish duly replying: "Cheers mate, thank you!"
The play-maker was welcomed into England HQ, given a room key was told to report into the restaurant for 1.30pm on the Monday (August 31).
After checking in it was time to get down to work out on the pristine training pitches, with assistant boss Steve Holland dishing out the warm-up drills and instructions during the short-sided games.
Staying with Villa call-ups, Tyrone Mings arrived once again for this third-successive England squad following his maiden call-up last October. In the England clip, the centre-half was seen getting physical with Three Lions newbie and red-hot Manchester United teenager Mason Greenwood.
The England team will travel to Iceland tomorrow (Thursday) ahead of Saturday's match (5pm kick-off). Southgate's men then fly to Denmark for Tuesday's tie (7.45pm kick-off).
You can watch the full England arrival ahead of training HERE.


birminghammail--2020-09-02--Man Utd fans make prediction after Sergio Romero to Villa claim

Aston Villa are showing significant interest in Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero , according to reports .
The 33-year-old has long played understudy to David De Gea at Old Trafford , making only six Premier League appearances since arriving from Sampdoria in 2015 .
But he has impressed when called upon in the Europa League and domestic cup competitions .
Romero had conceded just two goals in nine Europa League outings last season but was dropped for the semi-final defeat to Sevilla and the FA Cup semi-final loss against Chelsea before that .
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Henderson is now set to compete with De Gea for the number one spot in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side for the new season .
The report says Villa have shown the most interest in the Argentina international , who is said to be valued at between £8m and £10m .
First-choice stopper Tom Heaton is expected miss the start of the season as he continues to recover from the anterior cruciate ligament injury he suffered in January and Villa could look to sign a new goalkeeper .
United fans on social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Park given the chance , with one saying : `` There ’ s no way back for Romero the moment Ole chose De Gea over him in the FA Cup semi final .
He will do well at Villa . ''
`` Sergio Romero to Aston Villa will be very good for them , '' said another .
`` Very reliable goalkeeper who ’ s never really let United down .
I ’ ll miss him but with De Gea and Henderson he was never going to have a chance . ''
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Romero for 8-10million is a great deal for them .
Hope Sergio does well there , he 's never let us down , and to be honest I think he was really unfairly treated last season . ''
`` If Romero is off to Villa , absolute best of luck to him , '' wrote another .
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Aston Villa are showing significant interest in Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero, according to reports.
The 33-year-old has long played understudy to David De Gea at Old Trafford, making only six Premier League appearances since arriving from Sampdoria in 2015.
But he has impressed when called upon in the Europa League and domestic cup competitions.
Romero had conceded just two goals in nine Europa League outings last season but was dropped for the semi-final defeat to Sevilla and the FA Cup semi-final loss against Chelsea before that.
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According to the Athletic, Dean Henderson's bumper new deal after returning from his two-season loan stint at Sheffield United has signalled the end of Romero's time at United.
Henderson is now set to compete with De Gea for the number one spot in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side for the new season.
The report says Villa have shown the most interest in the Argentina international, who is said to be valued at between £8m and £10m.
First-choice stopper Tom Heaton is expected miss the start of the season as he continues to recover from the anterior cruciate ligament injury he suffered in January and Villa could look to sign a new goalkeeper.
United fans on social media think Romero could shine at Villa Park given the chance, with one saying: "There’s no way back for Romero the moment Ole chose De Gea over him in the FA Cup semi final. He will do well at Villa."
"Sergio Romero to Aston Villa will be very good for them," said another. "Very reliable goalkeeper who’s never really let United down. I’ll miss him but with De Gea and Henderson he was never going to have a chance."
A third supporter posted: "Villa getting Romero for 8-10million is a great deal for them. Hope Sergio does well there, he's never let us down, and to be honest I think he was really unfairly treated last season."
"If Romero is off to Villa, absolute best of luck to him," wrote another. "One of the best back up GKs, never complained about match time, model professional."
While a fifth fan predicted: "Apparently Romero on his way to Aston Villa. Hopefully he will get the chance to show the qualities we always knew he had."


birminghammail--2020-09-02--Reprieve possible as West Brom creep closer to solving goalkeeper equation

West Bromwich Albion are expected to sanction a new loan move for rookie goalkeeper Alex Palmer as soon as David Button 's transfer from Brighton is finalised , Birmingham Live understands .
Button could become Albion 's second summer signing , behind Matheus Pereira whose loan from Sporting Lisbon was made permanent last month , and is likely to be confirmed in the next 48 hours .
The 31-year-old is being drafted in as competition for first-choice stopper Sam Johnstone , who has not missed a league or play-off match since joining the club two years ago .
Button 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for another loan having flourished at Plymouth Argyle last season .
The 24-year-old nailed down the number one jersey , making 37 League Two appearances as the Pilgrims earned automatic promotion .
Palmer has been linked with a move to League One club Lincoln City , managed by former Baggies player and coach Michael Appleton , though other clubs are believed to be keen .
And the goalkeeping merry-go-round might not end there , with a stay of execution being considered for Jonathan Bond .
Bond was released when his contract expired at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has trained with the squad since they reported back for the start of pre-season .
The former Reading and England Under-21 goalkeeper has been restricted to just seven cup ties in two seasons at The Hawthorns , such has been Johnstone 's dominance in that position .
But Bond , 27 , has never let the Baggies down when called upon , registering four shutouts , and may yet be handed a one-year extension .
Promising 'keeper Josh Griffiths , 18 , has already been permitted to leave the club , joining Cheltenham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could make his senior debut in Cheltenham 's Carabao Cup first-round match at Peterborough on Saturday .

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West Bromwich Albion are expected to sanction a new loan move for rookie goalkeeper Alex Palmer as soon as David Button's transfer from Brighton is finalised, Birmingham Live understands.
Button could become Albion's second summer signing, behind Matheus Pereira whose loan from Sporting Lisbon was made permanent last month, and is likely to be confirmed in the next 48 hours.
The 31-year-old is being drafted in as competition for first-choice stopper Sam Johnstone, who has not missed a league or play-off match since joining the club two years ago.
Button's arrival is set to free up Palmer for another loan having flourished at Plymouth Argyle last season.
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The 24-year-old nailed down the number one jersey, making 37 League Two appearances as the Pilgrims earned automatic promotion.
Palmer has been linked with a move to League One club Lincoln City, managed by former Baggies player and coach Michael Appleton, though other clubs are believed to be keen.
And the goalkeeping merry-go-round might not end there, with a stay of execution being considered for Jonathan Bond.
Bond was released when his contract expired at the end of the season, but has trained with the squad since they reported back for the start of pre-season.
The former Reading and England Under-21 goalkeeper has been restricted to just seven cup ties in two seasons at The Hawthorns, such has been Johnstone's dominance in that position.
But Bond, 27, has never let the Baggies down when called upon, registering four shutouts, and may yet be handed a one-year extension.
Promising 'keeper Josh Griffiths, 18, has already been permitted to leave the club, joining Cheltenham Town on a season-long loan.
Griffiths could make his senior debut in Cheltenham's Carabao Cup first-round match at Peterborough on Saturday.


birminghammail--2020-09-02--West Ham in box seat to snap up Aston Villa target Said Benrahma

West Ham United look set to win the race to sign long-term Aston Villa target Said Benrahma for £20 million-plus .
The Algerian was tracked by his former Brentford boss Dean Smith last summer before being priced out of a move with Villa instead signing Egyptian winger Trezeguet for £9 million .
Fast-forward 13 months and it 's Villa 's Premier League rivals West Ham who look most-likely to grab the Bees ' stinging winger , scorer of 17 goals in the Championship last season before play-off final heartbreak against Fulham .
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The tricky winger was a star performer for Slaven Bilic last term , with the Albion boss keen to add the England under-21 wide man to his ranks ahead of their Premier League return against Leicester City next week .
As for Benrahma , West Ham will use the bulk of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brentford 's No.10 who , last season , assisted nine times on top of his 17-goal haul .
Bees boss Thomas Frank , though , remains reluctant to sell - that 's despite leaving out Benrahma and Villa target Ollie Watkins for their three pre-season friendlies to date , including Tuesday 's 2-2 draw against Oxford at their spanking-new 17,250-capacity Brentford Community Stadium .
Back to Villa , though , and boss Smith remains hopeful of reaching an agreement for £28 million-valued Watkins , while adding another winger remains a priority for the @ @ @ @ @ @

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birminghammail--2020-09-02--Everton agree deal to sign Abdoulaye Doucoure amid Wolves interest

Everton have agreed a deal to sign midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure from Watford , according to reports .
The 27-year-old former France youth international has been linked with Wolverhampton Wanderers as part of the club 's plans to add to Nuno Espirito Santo 's squad .
Doucoure has always been expected to make a move to a Premier League club this summer after Watford were relegated to the Championship .
Everton have been leading the race for his signature for several weeks but it was reported by the Evening Standard that both Wolves and Fulham were ready to offer competition .
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Everton have agreed a deal to sign midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure from Watford, according to reports.
The 27-year-old former France youth international has been linked with Wolverhampton Wanderers as part of the club's plans to add to Nuno Espirito Santo's squad.
Doucoure has always been expected to make a move to a Premier League club this summer after Watford were relegated to the Championship.
Everton have been leading the race for his signature for several weeks but it was reported by the Evening Standard that both Wolves and Fulham were ready to offer competition.
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However, Carlo Ancelotti's side now look to be close to completing a deal to take Doucoure to Goodison Park.
According to Sky Sports, a £25m fee (with add-ons) has been agreed with Watford with a medical booked in and personal terms due to be negotiated.
Real Madrid attacking midfielder James Rodriguez - who was linked with Wolves - and Napoli anchorman Allan are also close to joining the Toffees.
Wolves are yet to make a new signing this summer but have plans to add to Nuno's squad after an exhausting campaign.