birminghammail--2020-10-03--Emi Martinez declares Arsenal departure to Aston Villa 'a step up'

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emilano Martinez has said his departure from Arsenal represents a step up for him .
Martinez joined Villa in September for a reported £18 million , replacing the injured Tom Heaton as Dean Smith 's number one stopper .
Smith moved to sign the Argentine with Heaton still out injured because of a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament suffered in a New Year 's Day clash with Burnley .
Martinez had become the first-choice goalie at Arsenal wen Bernd Leno suffered a knee injury at Brighton and Hove Albion after lockdown and impressed during his brief stint in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sign up to our Villa newsletter for transfer updates before deadline day Why should you sign up ?
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Google Play Store and App Store Arteta did n't want to sign him but once it became clear Martinez would revert back to second choice when Leno recovered , the former Independiente man looked for a move .
And he 's made the step up , as he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 'm in the best shape of my career and when I did n't have the security of that game time , I was n't sure about staying , '' Martinez said to Sky Sports .
`` I 'm fighting to be Argentina 's number one , that 's my dream .
`` Aston Villa is a massive club , I had no doubts over coming here .
Everyone thinks it 's a step down going from Arsenal to Villa , but I actually think it 's a step up in my career @ @ @ @ @ @ @ newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Martinez spent a decade at Arsenal and had a loan spell at Championship side Reading as recently as last year .
The number one jersey at the Emirates Stadium will , at one point , have seemed a way off but he impressed once he got it .
`` People do n't realise how much I 'd been fighting to get on the bench , '' Martinez added , `` I had nine goalkeepers in front of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I wanted to be number one .
Once I got the number one shirt , and I was n't sure I was going to keep it , I said I 'll go and be the number one somewhere else .
`` My ambition was always trying to be number one at Arsenal , coming through their academy was not easy .
People that talk outside of football know nothing about football .
`` I want to be in Europe with Villa next season .
Everyone at the club thinks we can have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward .
We 've got two wins on the bounce , so we 've got nothing to lose against Liverpool .
`` If you want to achieve something in the league , you have to beat the best , which is what we will try to do on Sunday . ''

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Aston Villa goalkeeper Emilano Martinez has said his departure from Arsenal represents a step up for him.
Martinez joined Villa in September for a reported £18 million, replacing the injured Tom Heaton as Dean Smith's number one stopper.
Smith moved to sign the Argentine with Heaton still out injured because of a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament suffered in a New Year's Day clash with Burnley.
Martinez had become the first-choice goalie at Arsenal wen Bernd Leno suffered a knee injury at Brighton and Hove Albion after lockdown and impressed during his brief stint in goal for Mikel Arteta's side.
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Arteta didn't want to sign him but once it became clear Martinez would revert back to second choice when Leno recovered, the former Independiente man looked for a move.
And he's made the step up, as he calls it, to Villa.
"I'm in the best shape of my career and when I didn't have the security of that game time, I wasn't sure about staying," Martinez said to Sky Sports. "I'm fighting to be Argentina's number one, that's my dream.
"Aston Villa is a massive club, I had no doubts over coming here. Everyone thinks it's a step down going from Arsenal to Villa, but I actually think it's a step up in my career."
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Martinez spent a decade at Arsenal and had a loan spell at Championship side Reading as recently as last year.
The number one jersey at the Emirates Stadium will, at one point, have seemed a way off but he impressed once he got it.
"People don't realise how much I'd been fighting to get on the bench," Martinez added, "I had nine goalkeepers in front of me.
"Once on the bench, I wanted to be number one. Once I got the number one shirt, and I wasn't sure I was going to keep it, I said I'll go and be the number one somewhere else.
"My ambition was always trying to be number one at Arsenal, coming through their academy was not easy. People that talk outside of football know nothing about football.
"I want to be in Europe with Villa next season. Everyone at the club thinks we can have a great season, which drives me forward. We've got two wins on the bounce, so we've got nothing to lose against Liverpool.
"If you want to achieve something in the league, you have to beat the best, which is what we will try to do on Sunday."


birminghammail--2020-10-03--Amanda Holden covers up on BGT after low-cut dress complaints

Television beauty Amanda Holden has covered up for this week 's BGT after receiving a flurry of complaints about her dress last week .
Britain 's Got Talent brings in thousands of viewers every weekend with hopefuls trying to woo the judges with their unique talents .
However , the show was recently caught in a controversy after Amanda Holden came out with a low-cut dress , causing more than 200 Ofcom complaints .
She says that she was baffled by the complaints by people saying she was over-exposed .
She has since hit out to those complaining that she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Mirror reports she told the Daily Mail : `` I can see what people think , it had a like an underwire , you know when you have an underwire bikini or bra , the end of it it 's like an upside down U is n't it .
The end of it dug in .
`` I was more insulted that people thought I had either huge saucepan nipples or nipples over my cleavage . ''
She went on to joke her boobs need their own agent to book them an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I am seriously thinking my girls need separate representation to me , because they are known on their own .
`` They do n't need me , they 're going to go off and do Piers Morgan 's Life Stories on their own next year ! ''
Last weekend 's semi-final sparked 277 complaints to broadcasting watchdog Ofcom , with 235 of them about Amanda 's dress .
After her frock caused a stir last weekend , Amanda took to her Instagram page to set the record straight , insisting her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a screenshot of a headline about her risqué frock , she wrote : `` Mmmm really ?
!
Who has nipples this close to their cleavage ?
! ''
`` FYI .
A boned corset dented the girls all night , '' she added , alongside some egg emojis .
The glamorous star has decided to cover up for this weekend 's show - she 's going to be wearing a high-necked white number that completely covers up her chest .
Britain 's Got Talent returns tonight at 8pm on ITV .

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Television beauty Amanda Holden has covered up for this week's BGT after receiving a flurry of complaints about her dress last week.
Britain's Got Talent brings in thousands of viewers every weekend with hopefuls trying to woo the judges with their unique talents.
However, the show was recently caught in a controversy after Amanda Holden came out with a low-cut dress, causing more than 200 Ofcom complaints.
She says that she was baffled by the complaints by people saying she was over-exposed. She has since hit out to those complaining that she had "huge saucepan nipples".
The Mirror reports she told the Daily Mail: "I can see what people think, it had a like an underwire, you know when you have an underwire bikini or bra, the end of it it's like an upside down U isn't it. The end of it dug in.
"I was more insulted that people thought I had either huge saucepan nipples or nipples over my cleavage."
(Image: ITV)
She went on to joke her boobs need their own agent to book them an interview with Piers Morgan.
Amanda added: "I am seriously thinking my girls need separate representation to me, because they are known on their own.
"They don't need me, they're going to go off and do Piers Morgan's Life Stories on their own next year!"
Last weekend's semi-final sparked 277 complaints to broadcasting watchdog Ofcom, with 235 of them about Amanda's dress.
After her frock caused a stir last weekend, Amanda took to her Instagram page to set the record straight, insisting her nipples were nowhere near view.
(Image: ITV)
Sharing a screenshot of a headline about her risqué frock, she wrote: "Mmmm really?! Who has nipples this close to their cleavage?!"
"FYI. A boned corset dented the girls all night," she added, alongside some egg emojis.
The glamorous star has decided to cover up for this weekend's show - she's going to be wearing a high-necked white number that completely covers up her chest.
Britain's Got Talent returns tonight at 8pm on ITV.


birminghammail--2020-10-03--Man charged with double shooting murder after shooting at industrial estate

A man has been charged with the double murder of two men who were shot dead in a car .
William Henry , 31 , and Brian McIntosh , 29 , both from Bartley Green , were discovered in a car park off Moor Street , at Brierley Hill industrial estate , at 3.30pm on Wednesday , September 30 .
West Midlands Police said that Jonathan Houseman , 32 , of Quarry Park Road , Stourbridge , has been charged with their murders and will appear before JPs at Birmingham Magistrates ' Court on Monday , October 5 .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We ’ ve charged a man with the murders of two men who were found shot dead in a car in Dudley .
`` Jonathan Houseman , 32 , of Quarry Park Road , Stourbridge , will appear before Birmingham Magistrates Court on Monday ( 5 October ) .
`` William Henry , aged 31 , and Brian McIntosh , aged 29 , both from Bartley Green , were found dead in a car park off Moor Street at 3.30pm on Wednesday .
`` Their families have been updated , and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time .
`` A second person arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released and not charged . ''
In a tribute , Mr Henry 's family said in a statement : `` On September 30 , our lives ended because of an act of gratuitous violence .
`` Will was a much-loved dad , son , brother , uncle , partner and friend .
He was loving and caring and always thought of others before himself .
He was the light of our lives , his death has left a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would like to express our thanks to the kind words and love shown from extended family and friends . ''
While Mr McIntosh 's family added : `` Brian was a much-loved son , a devoted partner and a doting father to his two sons .
`` He was a loving brother to his three sisters and three brothers .
He was loved dearly by his whole family nieces , nephews , aunties , uncles and cousins .
There will be a big whole left in all of our hearts .
As a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heartbroken . ''
Police said their investigation continues , and anyone with information has been asked to get in touch via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk , via 101 , or via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

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A man has been charged with the double murder of two men who were shot dead in a car.
William Henry, 31, and Brian McIntosh, 29, both from Bartley Green, were discovered in a car park off Moor Street, at Brierley Hill industrial estate, at 3.30pm on Wednesday, September 30.
West Midlands Police said that Jonathan Houseman, 32, of Quarry Park Road, Stourbridge, has been charged with their murders and will appear before JPs at Birmingham Magistrates' Court on Monday, October 5.
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In a statement, the force said: "We’ve charged a man with the murders of two men who were found shot dead in a car in Dudley.
"Jonathan Houseman, 32, of Quarry Park Road, Stourbridge, will appear before Birmingham Magistrates Court on Monday (5 October).
"William Henry, aged 31, and Brian McIntosh, aged 29, both from Bartley Green, were found dead in a car park off Moor Street at 3.30pm on Wednesday.
"Their families have been updated, and we continue to support them at this tragic time.
"A second person arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released and not charged."
In a tribute, Mr Henry's family said in a statement: "On September 30, our lives ended because of an act of gratuitous violence.
"Will was a much-loved dad, son, brother, uncle, partner and friend. He was loving and caring and always thought of others before himself. He was the light of our lives, his death has left a huge void in our lives. We would like to express our thanks to the kind words and love shown from extended family and friends."
While Mr McIntosh's family added: "Brian was a much-loved son, a devoted partner and a doting father to his two sons.
"He was a loving brother to his three sisters and three brothers. He was loved dearly by his whole family nieces, nephews, aunties, uncles and cousins. There will be a big whole left in all of our hearts. As a family we are all absolutely devastated and heartbroken."
Police said their investigation continues, and anyone with information has been asked to get in touch via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk, via 101, or via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-10-03--Naked family swim at Alton Towers cancelled due to Covid-19

A naked family swim at Alton Towers waterpark has been cancelled due to Covid-19 safety fears .
Up to 400 members from British Naturism were due to attend the annual event at Splash Landings between November 20-22 - but the organisation said it will not go ahead as the gathering would breach pandemic protolcol .
Public Health England ( PHE ) and Environmental Health were also part of the consultation to call off the meet at Alton Towers , Staffordshire .
British Naturism also said the cancellation was made on September 16 , which pre-dates any controversy that was caused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Waterworld banned its nude family swim event after a fierce backlash , which saw thousands sign a petition .
While Blackpool 's Sandcastle Waterpark also banned their family gathering .
A British Naturism spokesman told BirminghamLive : `` We had consultations with Alton Towers , Public Health England and Environmental Health and between us we 've taken the decision that it ( the event ) can not go ahead .
`` We 're an organised group with people who already know each other and that would push the boundaries of what one might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` It was a joint decision between the venue , us and the Government bodies , but really a decision which was taken out of everybody 's hands because it 's a gathering which really is n't allowed .
`` Public Health England effectively said 'you can not have this event ' , because it breaches the pandemic guidelines . ''
British Naturism , which has 9,000 members , have been visiting the Alton Towers site annually since 2006 .
Councillor Colette Fairbanks , from Wyre Borough Council , Blackpool , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two-years to have naked family swim events banned across the country .
She told BirminghamLive : `` I do not agree with these sessions and think they should either be totally banned or made 18-plus events .
The reason is that anyone can attend these events . ''
British Naturism hit back at her claims and insisted : `` Alton Towers is an event for our members only - tickets are not available to the public . ''
Alton Towers confirmed to BirminghamLive the event had been cancelled , but has not issued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Public Health England spokeswoman added : `` Government guidance states that there should be no social gatherings of more than six people outside .
`` PHE provides guidance it does not have statutory authority to close events . ''

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A naked family swim at Alton Towers waterpark has been cancelled due to Covid-19 safety fears.
Up to 400 members from British Naturism were due to attend the annual event at Splash Landings between November 20-22 - but the organisation said it will not go ahead as the gathering would breach pandemic protolcol.
Public Health England (PHE) and Environmental Health were also part of the consultation to call off the meet at Alton Towers, Staffordshire.
British Naturism also said the cancellation was made on September 16, which pre-dates any controversy that was caused at Waterworld in Stoke-on-Trent last week.
Waterworld banned its nude family swim event after a fierce backlash, which saw thousands sign a petition. While Blackpool's Sandcastle Waterpark also banned their family gathering.
A British Naturism spokesman told BirminghamLive: "We had consultations with Alton Towers, Public Health England and Environmental Health and between us we've taken the decision that it (the event) cannot go ahead.
"We're an organised group with people who already know each other and that would push the boundaries of what one might call a Covid-safe environment."
He said: "It was a joint decision between the venue, us and the Government bodies, but really a decision which was taken out of everybody's hands because it's a gathering which really isn't allowed.
"Public Health England effectively said 'you cannot have this event', because it breaches the pandemic guidelines."
British Naturism, which has 9,000 members, have been visiting the Alton Towers site annually since 2006.
Councillor Colette Fairbanks, from Wyre Borough Council, Blackpool, said she had been fighting for almost two-years to have naked family swim events banned across the country.
She told BirminghamLive: "I do not agree with these sessions and think they should either be totally banned or made 18-plus events. The reason is that anyone can attend these events."
British Naturism hit back at her claims and insisted: "Alton Towers is an event for our members only - tickets are not available to the public."
Alton Towers confirmed to BirminghamLive the event had been cancelled, but has not issued a statement explaining the decision.
A Public Health England spokeswoman added: "Government guidance states that there should be no social gatherings of more than six people outside.
"PHE provides guidance it does not have statutory authority to close events."


birminghammail--2020-10-03--Mum carjacked by axe gang in front of her daughter at Castle Bromwich Morrisons

Police have launched an urgent investigation after a mum was attacked by a carjack gang armed with an axe - while her young daughter watched on .
The 35-year-old shopper had just parked her BMW in the Morrisons car park in Castle Bromwich when the attackers struck on Friday evening ( Oct 2 ) .
As she pulled up for her shopping at around 7.10pm , four masked men - one carrying the weapon - demanded her car keys .
One snatched them from her hand and pushed her to the floor while the axe was also brandished .
Her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she returned to the car with a trolley , police said .
Three of the men got into the woman ’ s car and drove it away , hitting a kerb near the front of the shop before speeding out of the car park .
The fourth man sped off in the car the gang arrived in , believed to be a silver estate .
Members of the public rushed over to comfort the victims , who were left shaken but with no visible injuries , police said .
Police are trying to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ released an image of the woman ’ s stolen BMW .
The robbers were described as having dark skin , wearing black clothing with snood-type face coverings .
They had local accents .
CCTV is being recovered and a number of witness statements taken , but detectives are also keen to hear from anyone with dash-cam footage .
DC Kerrie Galloway , from Force CID , said : “ This was a terrifying , intimidating attack by four men who could clearly see that the victim and her young daughter were alone .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ s daughter witness their car being stolen but she also had to see her mother being pushed to the floor with one of the offenders having an axe .
“ I urge the members of the public who witnessed this incident and bravely came to the aid of the victims to contact us , any further information in relation to the car that the offenders arrived in , their identity and any sighting of the victim ’ s stolen car would be greatly appreciated along with any dash-cam or recordings of the incident.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Live Chat , quoting 20SH/239043F/20 .

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Police have launched an urgent investigation after a mum was attacked by a carjack gang armed with an axe - while her young daughter watched on.
The 35-year-old shopper had just parked her BMW in the Morrisons car park in Castle Bromwich when the attackers struck on Friday evening (Oct 2).
As she pulled up for her shopping at around 7.10pm, four masked men - one carrying the weapon - demanded her car keys.
One snatched them from her hand and pushed her to the floor while the axe was also brandished.
Her 12-year-old daughter saw the terrifying incident as she returned to the car with a trolley, police said.
Three of the men got into the woman’s car and drove it away, hitting a kerb near the front of the shop before speeding out of the car park.
The fourth man sped off in the car the gang arrived in, believed to be a silver estate.
Members of the public rushed over to comfort the victims, who were left shaken but with no visible injuries, police said.
Police are trying to trace both of the vehicles and have released an image of the woman’s stolen BMW.
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The robbers were described as having dark skin, wearing black clothing with snood-type face coverings. They had local accents.
CCTV is being recovered and a number of witness statements taken, but detectives are also keen to hear from anyone with dash-cam footage.
DC Kerrie Galloway, from Force CID, said: “This was a terrifying, intimidating attack by four men who could clearly see that the victim and her young daughter were alone.
“Not only did the victim’s daughter witness their car being stolen but she also had to see her mother being pushed to the floor with one of the offenders having an axe.
“I urge the members of the public who witnessed this incident and bravely came to the aid of the victims to contact us, any further information in relation to the car that the offenders arrived in, their identity and any sighting of the victim’s stolen car would be greatly appreciated along with any dash-cam or recordings of the incident.”
Get in touch with police via Live Chat, quoting 20SH/239043F/20.


birminghammail--2020-10-03--Magical Harry Potter store opens just over an hour from Birmingham

A husband and wife have just opened a magical new shop inspired by Harry Potter - and it 's just an hour away from Birmingham .
Many of us are huge fans of the Harry Potter franchise and some superfans ca n't get enough of the Wizarding World .
The Shop That Ca n't Be Named , which has opened in Stoke-on-Trent , is the work of husband and wife due Kay and Lee Burgess .
The 43-year-old 's have poured their heart and soul into the shop where customers can have their photo on Platform 9 and three quarters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he who must not be named ’ .
Kay was inspired to launch the business during lockdown , and got straight to working her magic , reports the Stoke Sentinel .
She said : “ Lee ’ s sales agency was doing really well , and he wanted me to start a business to do with something I ’ m passionate about .
“ We ’ ve previously sold Harry Potter stock at comicons , but I thought it would be amazing to have a Harry Potter shop in Longton .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we ’ ve worked really hard to get everything together in the past few weeks.
” The couple are hoping Potterheads from across the UK will travel to the store to pick out their own wand or robe .
Kay - who would queue up at midnight when each new book was released - added : “ There ’ s nothing like this in Staffordshire , and we hope it will bring some magic to Longton .
“ We want it to be a place for tourists to visit - it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it ’ s an experience .
I ’ m just excited to see what everyone thinks !
” Downstairs , the shop is selling a selection of wands and collectibles , such as the wizarding chess board .
There ’ s also Wizards Magic chocolate , created by the Phelps twins , who play Fred and George Weasley in the movies .
Upstairs there ’ s a Hagrid section , Dark Arts area , girl power corner - with Luna and Hermione - and a floating broomstick .
Lee , who prefers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Once we get an idea , we have to do it .
We ’ ve put the shop together really quickly and there ’ s still lots we want to do .
“ I ’ ve gotten a lot of ideas from the films - I ’ ve rewatched them all twice in the past fortnight .
“ Eventually , when a customer picks up a wand , they ’ ll be blasted with air and light up .
We ’ re getting a sit-on broom where people can have photos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people will be able to wear the sorting hat and discover their house.
” There are currently allowed to be 10 people in the store , with sanitiser stations at the entrance .
The couple have employed mega-fan Craig Scott , aged 39 , who ’ s even sorted his pet cats into Hogwarts houses .
He said : “ I ’ ve got a Harry Potter themed room at home and my cats have their own houses .
I have quite the Harry Potter collection but it ’ s only going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Can not be Named .
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A husband and wife have just opened a magical new shop inspired by Harry Potter - and it's just an hour away from Birmingham.
Many of us are huge fans of the Harry Potter franchise and some superfans can't get enough of the Wizarding World.
The Shop That Can't Be Named, which has opened in Stoke-on-Trent, is the work of husband and wife due Kay and Lee Burgess.
The 43-year-old's have poured their heart and soul into the shop where customers can have their photo on Platform 9 and three quarters, or take a selfie with ‘he who must not be named’.
Kay was inspired to launch the business during lockdown, and got straight to working her magic, reports the Stoke Sentinel.
She said: “Lee’s sales agency was doing really well, and he wanted me to start a business to do with something I’m passionate about.
“We’ve previously sold Harry Potter stock at comicons, but I thought it would be amazing to have a Harry Potter shop in Longton.
“The idea struck around a month ago, and we’ve worked really hard to get everything together in the past few weeks.”
The couple are hoping Potterheads from across the UK will travel to the store to pick out their own wand or robe.
Kay - who would queue up at midnight when each new book was released - added: “There’s nothing like this in Staffordshire, and we hope it will bring some magic to Longton.
“We want it to be a place for tourists to visit - it’s not just a Harry Potter shop, it’s an experience. I’m just excited to see what everyone thinks!”
Downstairs, the shop is selling a selection of wands and collectibles, such as the wizarding chess board.
There’s also Wizards Magic chocolate, created by the Phelps twins, who play Fred and George Weasley in the movies.
(Image: Stoke Sentinel)
Upstairs there’s a Hagrid section, Dark Arts area, girl power corner - with Luna and Hermione - and a floating broomstick.
Lee, who prefers the films over the books, added: “Once we get an idea, we have to do it. We’ve put the shop together really quickly and there’s still lots we want to do.
“I’ve gotten a lot of ideas from the films - I’ve rewatched them all twice in the past fortnight.
“Eventually, when a customer picks up a wand, they’ll be blasted with air and light up. We’re getting a sit-on broom where people can have photos - and once Covid-19 is over, people will be able to wear the sorting hat and discover their house.”
There are currently allowed to be 10 people in the store, with sanitiser stations at the entrance.
The couple have employed mega-fan Craig Scott, aged 39, who’s even sorted his pet cats into Hogwarts houses.
He said: “ I’ve got a Harry Potter themed room at home and my cats have their own houses. I have quite the Harry Potter collection but it’s only going to grow more working in The Shop that Cannot be Named.”


birminghammail--2020-10-03--Couple attacked by three men armed with hammer and bats

Police are investigating after a couple were attacked by three men wielding a hammer and wooden bats .
The male victim suffered serious injuries including a fractured arm in the assault on Mossfield Road , Kings Heath late on Tuesday night ( Sept 29 ) .
He was rushed to hospital by ambulance following the incident in the residential road a short time before 10pm .
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said : `` We were called to reports of an assault on Mossfield Road at 9.46pm on Tuesday night .
Two ambulances and a paramedic officer attended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discovered a man who had been assaulted .
He was treated for serious injuries at the scene before being taken to hospital . ''
A woman was also hit on the head , but fortunately did not suffer 'any visible injury ' , police said .
West Midlands Police has yet to make any arrests in what is believed to have been a 'targeted attack ' .
The force urged anyone who witnessed the attack or who has information to come forward .
A statement from police read : `` We 're investigating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Road , Kings Heath , by three men carrying bats/pieces of wood and a hammer just before 10pm on Tuesday .
`` One man suffered a fractured arm , while a woman was hit on the head but was not left with any visible injury .
`` At this stage , it is believed to have been a targeted attack .
`` Anyone with information has been asked to contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk , or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
Quote 20BE/236156F/20 . ''

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Police are investigating after a couple were attacked by three men wielding a hammer and wooden bats.
The male victim suffered serious injuries including a fractured arm in the assault on Mossfield Road, Kings Heath late on Tuesday night (Sept 29).
He was rushed to hospital by ambulance following the incident in the residential road a short time before 10pm.
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called to reports of an assault on Mossfield Road at 9.46pm on Tuesday night. Two ambulances and a paramedic officer attended the scene.
"On arrival we discovered a man who had been assaulted. He was treated for serious injuries at the scene before being taken to hospital."
A woman was also hit on the head, but fortunately did not suffer 'any visible injury', police said.
West Midlands Police has yet to make any arrests in what is believed to have been a 'targeted attack'.
The force urged anyone who witnessed the attack or who has information to come forward.
A statement from police read: "We're investigating after a couple were assaulted on Mossfield Road, Kings Heath, by three men carrying bats/pieces of wood and a hammer just before 10pm on Tuesday.
"One man suffered a fractured arm, while a woman was hit on the head but was not left with any visible injury.
"At this stage, it is believed to have been a targeted attack.
"Anyone with information has been asked to contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Quote 20BE/236156F/20."


birminghammail--2020-10-04--School closes for two weeks as employee positive for Covid-19

A school has been forced to temporarily close after a member of staff tested positive for Covid-19 .
St Anne 's Catholic Primary School , in Streetly , Sutton Coldfield , said the employee `` works across many bubbles in school . ''
Following discussions with Public Health , the local authority and governors the decision was made to shut the building , on Blackwood Road , until Thursday , October 15 .
Nursery school children and pupils from year two through to year six will need to self-isolate for 14 days , the school said .
It also said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one will not need to self-isolate .
In a letter to parents yesterday , Saturday , October 3 , the school 's headteacher Mr Johnston wrote : `` Unfortunately , a member of school staff who works across many bubbles in school has tested positive for Covid -19 .
`` I have discussed this matter in great detail with the Chair of Governors and in line with the guidance we have received from Walsall MBC , we have made contact with the Public Health Protection Hub .
`` We have discussed the circumstances @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and made the following decisions : School will be closed to all pupils until the 15th October 2020 .
`` The pupils in Nursery , Year 2 , Year 3 , Year 4 , Year 5 and Year 6 will need to self-isolate for 14 days .
`` The pupils in Reception and Year 1 do not need to self-isolate .
The members of staff working in Nursery , Reception and Years 1 to Year 6 need to self-isolate . ''
The school said that during the period of closure they will resume @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teachers will be in contact to set work for the day from Monday , October 5 .
The school also urged parents to monitor their children for signs of the virus .
The letter added : `` Your child does not need to have a test unless they develop symptoms .
Please monitor your child for symptoms over the coming days .
Should your child become symptomatic , please inform the school , self-isolate as a whole household , and access a test . ''

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A school has been forced to temporarily close after a member of staff tested positive for Covid-19.
St Anne's Catholic Primary School, in Streetly, Sutton Coldfield, said the employee "works across many bubbles in school."
Following discussions with Public Health, the local authority and governors the decision was made to shut the building, on Blackwood Road, until Thursday, October 15.
Nursery school children and pupils from year two through to year six will need to self-isolate for 14 days, the school said. It also said pupils in the reception class and year one will not need to self-isolate.
In a letter to parents yesterday, Saturday, October 3, the school's headteacher Mr Johnston wrote: "Unfortunately, a member of school staff who works across many bubbles in school has tested positive for Covid -19.
"I have discussed this matter in great detail with the Chair of Governors and in line with the guidance we have received from Walsall MBC, we have made contact with the Public Health Protection Hub.
"We have discussed the circumstances of our school at great length, and made the following decisions: School will be closed to all pupils until the 15th October 2020.
"The pupils in Nursery, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 will need to self-isolate for 14 days.
"The pupils in Reception and Year 1 do not need to self-isolate. The members of staff working in Nursery, Reception and Years 1 to Year 6 need to self-isolate."
The school said that during the period of closure they will resume its comprehensive home-school learning schedule and all teachers will be in contact to set work for the day from Monday, October 5.
The school also urged parents to monitor their children for signs of the virus.
The letter added: "Your child does not need to have a test unless they develop symptoms. Please monitor your child for symptoms over the coming days. Should your child become symptomatic, please inform the school, self-isolate as a whole household, and access a test."


birminghammail--2020-10-04--Ismaila Sarr transfer latest as Manchester United 'open talks'

Watford winger Ismaila Sarr continues to be linked with a move to Aston Villa .
The Senegal international was mentioned as a transfer target for Dean Smith 's side in a report by French publication France Football .
Liverpool have been credited with a long-time interest in Sarr but following the arrival of Diogo Jota from Wolverhampton Wanderers , a move looks off the cards for now .
Sarr scored five goals and registered six assists for Watford last season in a campaign that ended in relegation for the 22 year-old .
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United were linked with a swoop this week , with The Telegraph reporting Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side have asked Watford about Sarr 's availability now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ race for him .
The Premier League champions no longer consider Sarr to be a target after signing Diogo Jota from Wolverhampton Wanderers .
Now , Sky Sports ( via the Daily Star ) say United have opened talks with Watford over a potential deal ahead of the deadline , having been unable to land Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund .
The report says : `` United are interested in taking him on loan as a stopgap signing before launching another offer for Sancho next year .
`` Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and co @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal for Sarr over the line , as there is an additional domestic window running 11 days after the international deadline passes on Monday . ''
Reports in September claimed Villa are interested in signing the 22 year-old before the transfer deadline .
Villa completed the signing of Bertrand Traore from Lyon to boost Smith 's options out wide but France Football state a move for Sarr is being considered .
They say Villa are 'ready to outbid ' rival suitors for Sarr and hold the advantage of being able to offer him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a very short 2/5 to sign for Villa this summer as of Friday , September 25 2020 .
Liverpool and Manchester United are a long 8/1 by comparison .
Now , United are considered favourites at 11/8 , followed by Villa at 2/1 .
The same report from France said Liverpool had 'agreed ' a deal to take Sarr to Anfield .
But The Athletic state Jurgen Klopp 's side no longer consider Sarr to be a target after signing Jota .
Liverpool had the choice of the two players but decided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earlier this month in a deal that could reach £45million with add-ons .
The Championship side have reportedly relaxed their demands for Sarr , but not by much .
The Sun reports Watford are ready to accept £35million to sell the player in the final stages of the window having previously asked for £40million .
It is claimed Sarr 'wanted ' to move to Liverpool before the Reds opted for Jota .
Watford manager Vladimir Ivic admitted Sarr was left out of the side because of the transfer speculation prior to his first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ivic was asked about Sarr and captain Troy Deeney - who is also being linked with a move away from the club - in a recent press conference .
He said : `` At this moment I can not count on them .
That means from my first day here I am only thinking about players that are available to play .
`` So what will happen before the end of the transfer window ?
Will they be with us or not ?
From the moment when I have a player that is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I start to count on them and I start thinking about him .
`` If at the moment he is in another group because of different reasons I do n't count on him and I don ’ t think about him . ''
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Watford winger Ismaila Sarr continues to be linked with a move to Aston Villa.
The Senegal international was mentioned as a transfer target for Dean Smith's side in a report by French publication France Football.
Liverpool have been credited with a long-time interest in Sarr but following the arrival of Diogo Jota from Wolverhampton Wanderers, a move looks off the cards for now.
Sarr scored five goals and registered six assists for Watford last season in a campaign that ended in relegation for the 22 year-old.
Here's the latest and what has been said about Villa's reported interest in Sarr...
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Final bid
The Sun on Sunday claim Crystal Palace will make one final bid the 22-year-old.
They reckon Manchester United and Liverpool at 'out of the race' but that Palace are willing to go as high as £30m.
Palace were linked with the winger earlier this summer.
The report says if Palace fail to get anywhere with Sarr, they will move on to Said Benrahma - another Villa-linked player.
Manchester United stance
United were linked with a swoop last week, with The Telegraph reporting Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side asked Watford about Sarr's availability after Liverpool have dropped out of the race for him.
Our sister title the Manchester Evening News reported on deadline day that United made a loan offer with a £25million option to buy at the end of the season.
Watford declined the offer, with Vladimir Ivic's only wanting to thrash out a permanent deal for Sarr.
Sarr is able to move to a Premier League club until the domestic deadline on October 16 but Goal says United have decided against making another move.
The report says: "One of the primary reasons behind the stance on Sarr is that United have to register their Champions League squad on Tuesday, with anyone arriving after that date not eligible to play in Europe."
However, the Daily Star, October 11 edition, claims Sarr is 'still attracting interest from Manchester United' and that he is unsettled at Watford.
Villa's interest
United's interest comes after reports in September claimed Villa are interested in signing the 22 year-old.
Villa completed the signing of Bertrand Traore from Lyon to boost Smith's options out wide but France Football stated a move for Sarr was being considered.
They said Villa are 'ready to outbid' rival suitors for Sarr and hold the advantage of being able to offer him first-team football.
Liverpool 'drop' interest
The same report from France said Liverpool had 'agreed' a deal to take Sarr to Anfield.
But The Athletic state Jurgen Klopp's side no longer consider Sarr to be a target after signing Jota.
Liverpool had the choice of the two players but decided to go for Jota, who joined earlier this month in a deal that could reach £45million with add-ons.
Watford boss addresses speculation
Watford manager Vladimir Ivic admitted Sarr was left out of the side because of the transfer speculation prior to his first appearance of the season.
Ivic was asked about Sarr and captain Troy Deeney - who is also being linked with a move away from the club - in a recent press conference.
He said: "At this moment I cannot count on them. That means from my first day here I am only thinking about players that are available to play.
"So what will happen before the end of the transfer window? Will they be with us or not? From the moment when I have a player that is ready to play for Watford FC, I start to count on them and I start thinking about him.
"If at the moment he is in another group because of different reasons I don't count on him and I don’t think about him."
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Other clubs linked
Sarr is Watford's record arrival having cost £30 million from Ligue 1 side Rennes last year and the Hornets are demanding north of that figure to sell him.
Sarr was also linked with Wolves, United and Everton earlier in the summer.


birminghammail--2020-10-04--Armed forces could be called in to distribute coronavirus vaccine

The armed forces could be rallied in to help distribute the coronavirus vaccine which could come `` within months '' .
This comes after it was revealed that Oxford scientists are hoping to have the vaccine to be ready by Easter .
It could take half a year for everyone to receive a vaccine but according to Government sources , they are planning to make it quicker than that .
Drive-through vaccination centres are being planned to cope with the huge logistical challenge of giving vaccines to tens of millions of people .
The armed forces are also likely to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are looking at closer to six months and it is likely to be far shorter than that , '' a government source told The Times .
Rules are being drawn up to allow a much wider group of healthcare staff to give the jabs , and training will begin within weeks They believe that while priority groups could be targeted , it would depend on the successful roll out and administration of the vaccine in the first few months .
It 's likely that the elderly and vulnerable will be eligible for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crucial in allowing the lifting of restrictions .
Young , healthy adults would be lower down the list .
The drug , currently being developed at Oxford University with the pharmaceutical giant Astrazeneca , is the most advanced of the vaccines that have been backed by Britain .
Human trials have been taking place since April and scientists remain confident that it could get approved by the end of this year , or the beginning of 2021 .
If Britain 's 53 million adults were all to be vaccinated with two doses within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jabs a day .
To do the same in three months would require 1.2 million a day to meet the government 's proposed Easter target .
The government has ordered 100 million doses of the Oxford vaccine , which are being manufactured before it has been shown to be successful .
It 's thought that care home residents and staff will be the first to receive the vaccine followed by those aged over 80 and NHS staff .
After that , it will be the over 65s , followed by younger adults deemed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would then follow , with younger adults being made to wait longer .
A vaccine could also mean that industries currently still shut down under coronavirus regulations would finally be able to open back up .
At the end of September , Skills Minister Gillian Keegan hinted that places like nightclubs could remain shut until a successful vaccination is approved , as some jobs `` do n't fit '' coronavirus .
She admitted that it was `` hard to see how nightclubs will open until we have some kind of long term way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ November 1 , only `` viable '' jobs where someone can work at least a third of their hours will be supported - and employers will have to contribute 55 % of a worker 's wages for just 33 % of their hours .

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The armed forces could be rallied in to help distribute the coronavirus vaccine which could come "within months".
This comes after it was revealed that Oxford scientists are hoping to have the vaccine to be ready by Easter.
It could take half a year for everyone to receive a vaccine but according to Government sources, they are planning to make it quicker than that.
Drive-through vaccination centres are being planned to cope with the huge logistical challenge of giving vaccines to tens of millions of people. The armed forces are also likely to be called in to help.
"We are looking at closer to six months and it is likely to be far shorter than that," a government source told The Times.
Rules are being drawn up to allow a much wider group of healthcare staff to give the jabs, and training will begin within weeks
They believe that while priority groups could be targeted, it would depend on the successful roll out and administration of the vaccine in the first few months.
It's likely that the elderly and vulnerable will be eligible for the jab first, which will be crucial in allowing the lifting of restrictions.
Young, healthy adults would be lower down the list.
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The drug, currently being developed at Oxford University with the pharmaceutical giant Astrazeneca, is the most advanced of the vaccines that have been backed by Britain.
Human trials have been taking place since April and scientists remain confident that it could get approved by the end of this year, or the beginning of 2021.
If Britain's 53 million adults were all to be vaccinated with two doses within six months, it would mean 600,000 jabs a day. To do the same in three months would require 1.2 million a day to meet the government's proposed Easter target.
The government has ordered 100 million doses of the Oxford vaccine, which are being manufactured before it has been shown to be successful..


birminghammail--2020-10-04--At least two staff at Tesco store test positive for Covid-19

Staff at a Tesco Extra store in the Black Country have tested positive for Covid-19 , it has been revealed .
At least two workers at the supermarket in West Bromwich were confirmed as coronavirus cases on Friday , October 2 .
It is understood a worker on the customer service desk and an employee in another department tested positive ahead of the weekend .
Tesco later said ' a few colleagues ' at the store had received positive test results for the virus .
A spokesman for the retail giant added that the store was following 'all ' Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reassured that 'extensive measures ' , including protective screens at checkouts , are in place to keep shoppers safe .
A statement from Tesco read : “ A few colleagues at our West Bromwich Extra have tested positive for Covid-19 .
`` The safety of our colleagues , customers and suppliers remains our number one priority and we are following all Government guidance and taking the relevant precautions .
`` We have extensive measures across all of our stores to help keep everyone safe , including protective screens at every checkout , social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ data on Friday revealed Smethwick North & West was the Black Country neighbourhood with the most positive Covid-19 tests .
The Sandwell area saw 28 positive tests across the week to to September 28 , which was the most recent period on record .
It was just ahead of Palfrey , in Walsall , which had 42 positive tests .
The data is revealed in Public Health England- created maps , which are updated daily .

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Staff at a Tesco Extra store in the Black Country have tested positive for Covid-19, it has been revealed.
At least two workers at the supermarket in West Bromwich were confirmed as coronavirus cases on Friday, October 2.
It is understood a worker on the customer service desk and an employee in another department tested positive ahead of the weekend.
Tesco later said 'a few colleagues' at the store had received positive test results for the virus.
A spokesman for the retail giant added that the store was following 'all' Government guidance following the cases.
The supermarket reassured that 'extensive measures', including protective screens at checkouts, are in place to keep shoppers safe.
A statement from Tesco read: “A few colleagues at our West Bromwich Extra have tested positive for Covid-19.
"The safety of our colleagues, customers and suppliers remains our number one priority and we are following all Government guidance and taking the relevant precautions.
"We have extensive measures across all of our stores to help keep everyone safe, including protective screens at every checkout, social distancing signage and regular cleaning.”
Latest data on Friday revealed Smethwick North & West was the Black Country neighbourhood with the most positive Covid-19 tests.
The Sandwell area saw 28 positive tests across the week to to September 28, which was the most recent period on record.
It was just ahead of Palfrey, in Walsall, which had 42 positive tests.
The data is revealed in Public Health England- created maps, which are updated daily.


birminghammail--2020-10-04--Explained: Why Chelsea loanee Gallagher is missing for Albion

Conor Gallagher has missed West Brom ’ s trip to Southampton on Sunday afternoon as Slaven Bilic wants to give him a full international break to properly bed into his new surroundings and reach his peak fitness levels .
Many had anticipated that Gallagher would be involved at St Mary ’ s ; he played the full 90 minutes against Brentford in the Carabao Cup last month and was only unable to play last weekend against Chelsea as he was ineligible to face his parent club .
The young midfielder , who spent last season on loan spells with Charlton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move to The Hawthorns , but his absence on the south coast is nothing untoward .
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Gallagher took part in a behind closed doors friendly match against MK Dons in the week , at the club ’ s training ground and he came through it without any problems .
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Conor Gallagher has missed West Brom’s trip to Southampton on Sunday afternoon as Slaven Bilic wants to give him a full international break to properly bed into his new surroundings and reach his peak fitness levels.
Many had anticipated that Gallagher would be involved at St Mary’s; he played the full 90 minutes against Brentford in the Carabao Cup last month and was only unable to play last weekend against Chelsea as he was ineligible to face his parent club.
The young midfielder, who spent last season on loan spells with Charlton and Swansea, has agreed a season-long move to The Hawthorns, but his absence on the south coast is nothing untoward.
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Many Albion supporters made note of the fact that Gallagher’s name was missing off the team-sheet before kick-off, but it’s not understood to be injury related.
Gallagher took part in a behind closed doors friendly match against MK Dons in the week, at the club’s training ground and he came through it without any problems.
He’s fully expected to be in contention to start when Albion host Burnley after the international break.
There are places in the match-day squad for fellow new arrivals Branislav Ivanovic and Filip Krovinovic, who both make the bench for the meeting with the Saints.
Kyle Edwards gets the nod to start over Darnell Furlong as Bilic opts to switch his system. There are no places in the match-day squad for Matty Phillips or Cedric Kipre.


birminghammail--2020-10-04--Bilic makes one key change as West Brom midfielder misses out

West Brom boss Slaven Bilic has brought Kyle Edwards into his Albion starting XI for the clash with Southampton this lunch-time .
It ’ s a first Premier League start for Edwards , who has impressed fleetingly in the Carabao Cup games against Harrogate and Brentford , and now he ’ s been given an opportunity to perform in the league .
Edwards takes the place of right wing back , Darnell Furlong , who drops to the bench .
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Callum Robinson , fresh from scoring twice against Chelsea , leads the line once again with Matheus Pereira in behind him and Grady Diangana wide .
For the Saints , they start with Moussa Djenepo on the wing .
Che Adams and Danny Ings lead the line , with captain James Ward-Prowse in central midfield with Oriol Romeu .
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West Brom boss Slaven Bilic has brought Kyle Edwards into his Albion starting XI for the clash with Southampton this lunch-time.
It’s a first Premier League start for Edwards, who has impressed fleetingly in the Carabao Cup games against Harrogate and Brentford, and now he’s been given an opportunity to perform in the league.
Edwards takes the place of right wing back, Darnell Furlong, who drops to the bench. He’s joined by Filip Krovinovic and Branislav Ivanovic, who are yet to feature for Albion in the top flight having only arrived recently.
There is no place in the match-day squad for fellow new signing Conor Gallagher.
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Edwards’ introduction suggests a shift in formation from Bilic, with Dara O’Shea likely to operate at right back behind Edwards on the wing.
Callum Robinson, fresh from scoring twice against Chelsea, leads the line once again with Matheus Pereira in behind him and Grady Diangana wide.
For the Saints, they start with Moussa Djenepo on the wing. Che Adams and Danny Ings lead the line, with captain James Ward-Prowse in central midfield with Oriol Romeu.
Former Albion man Shane Long is on the bench.
Southampton
McCarthy; Walker-Peters, Vestergaard, Bednarek, Bertrand; Romeu, Ward-Prowse, Armstrong, Djenepo; Adams, Ings
Subs : Forster, Stephens, Valery, Smallbone, Obafemi, Redmond, Long
West Brom
Johnstone; O’Shea, Ajayi, Bartley, Townsend; Sawyers, Livermore, Edwards, Pereira, Diangana; Robinson
Subs : Button, Furlong, Ivanovic, Krovinovic, Harper, Field, Robson-Kanu


birminghammail--2020-10-04--Six of the worse scams you can fall for costing people thousands

Every year , thousands of people in the UK fall for scams which makes the lose hundreds if not thousands of pounds .
And some scams can be so dangerous that some people can fall into financial ruin if they do n't know what they are looking for .
So it is very helpful to keep an eye out and know which scam you absolutely do not want to fall for because they could set you back massively .
Luckily , consumer expert Martyn James takes you through some of the most dangerous scams currently being pulled on honest Brits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ using to con people out of their money Here are six ways criminals are taking people 's money right now and Martyn 's handy guidance according to the Mirror : The term comes from the environment the fraudsters traditionally worked in , packed into a small room with a load of telephones and computers , they phone innocent victims and crank up the pressure on them to invest in dodgy or non-existent investment or land banking schemes .
These scammers can be highly aggressive as they turn up the pressure to get you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ return to the scene of the crime too , so you throw good money after bad to recover your losses .
Or even more despicably , they pretend to be solicitors who can recoup your lost money for a fee .
The fraudster calls you and pretends to be from your bank – or impersonates an authority figure like a policeman .
You are told your account has been compromised and need to transfer your cash to a new account which is actually the fraudsters .
The fraudster tells you to call the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the line when you hang up .
If you don ’ t check for a dialling code , they then pretend to be the bank and take your money .
£207.8 million was lost to push payment fraud in the first half of 2020 according to UK Finance .
This method of fraud targets online banking .
The fraudster uses a cheap bit of technology that means they can impersonate your bank ’ s number .
They ask for your online banking passwords or codes and trick you into giving them what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Then they get you to transfer money or pinch it themselves .
This kind of fraud works in the same way as push payment scams .
Only the fraudster tells you that they will send a courier to collect your bank card after getting your details .
In the worst examples , people are told their local bank staff are the fraudsters and are made to go in and transfer the money out , ignoring the cashier ’ s warnings .
This scam targets solicitors handling big transactions or mortgage payments or businesses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the others , but the sums are huge .
I ’ ve seen £350,000 tricked out of one business .
We ’ ve all seen those dodgy emails that used to do the rounds asking for your details .
Well now they ’ re very , very convincing .
I ’ ve seen emails ‘ from ’ the Inland Revenue , Government , Banks , Ombudsmen and many others all looking ridiculously convincing – all fake .
Check out the end of the http address and always go through the official site @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t click the link .
Don ’ t forget the golden rule : No bank will ever ask you to hand over your personal passwords or details – and they ’ ll never ask you to transfer money out either .
Be sceptical , think before you click and if you think you ’ ve been tricked get in touch with the business asap .
Anyone – literally anyone – can be fooled by these expert con artists .
I ’ ve listened to telephone recordings of vishing and heard even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the constant onslaught .
Though I hate to give them credit , the modern fraudster is very , very convincing .
They have to be when the rewards are this high .
If you ’ ve been a victim of fraud , please do report it .
Action Fraud are the people to contact .
Some fraudsters have been caught , though there ’ s often little money left .
But by reporting these thieves , you can help make life much harder for them .
Resolver can help you sort out complaints @ @ @ @ @ @ @ www.resolver.co.uk

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Every year, thousands of people in the UK fall for scams which makes the lose hundreds if not thousands of pounds.
And some scams can be so dangerous that some people can fall into financial ruin if they don't know what they are looking for.
So it is very helpful to keep an eye out and know which scam you absolutely do not want to fall for because they could set you back massively.
Luckily, consumer expert Martyn James takes you through some of the most dangerous scams currently being pulled on honest Brits as well as the tactics criminals are using to con people out of their money
Here are six ways criminals are taking people's money right now and Martyn's handy guidance according to the Mirror :
1. Boiler rooms
Boiler room scams are confusingly named.
The term comes from the environment the fraudsters traditionally worked in, packed into a small room with a load of telephones and computers, they phone innocent victims and crank up the pressure on them to invest in dodgy or non-existent investment or land banking schemes.
These scammers can be highly aggressive as they turn up the pressure to get you to ‘invest’.
They often return to the scene of the crime too, so you throw good money after bad to recover your losses.
Or even more despicably, they pretend to be solicitors who can recoup your lost money for a fee.
2. Push payment fraud
The fraudster calls you and pretends to be from your bank – or impersonates an authority figure like a policeman.
You are told your account has been compromised and need to transfer your cash to a new account which is actually the fraudsters.
The fraudster tells you to call the number on your bank card but stays on the line when you hang up.
If you don’t check for a dialling code, they then pretend to be the bank and take your money. £207.8 million was lost to push payment fraud in the first half of 2020 according to UK Finance.
3. Smishing
This method of fraud targets online banking. The fraudster uses a cheap bit of technology that means they can impersonate your bank’s number.
They ask for your online banking passwords or codes and trick you into giving them what they need to access your account.
Then they get you to transfer money or pinch it themselves.
4. Courier fraud
This kind of fraud works in the same way as push payment scams.
Only the fraudster tells you that they will send a courier to collect your bank card after getting your details.
In the worst examples, people are told their local bank staff are the fraudsters and are made to go in and transfer the money out, ignoring the cashier’s warnings.
5. Solicitor/business fraud
This scam targets solicitors handling big transactions or mortgage payments or businesses.
It works in the same way as the others, but the sums are huge. I’ve seen £350,000 tricked out of one business.
6. Email fraud / fake site fraud
We’ve all seen those dodgy emails that used to do the rounds asking for your details. Well now they’re very, very convincing.
I’ve seen emails ‘from’ the Inland Revenue, Government, Banks, Ombudsmen and many others all looking ridiculously convincing – all fake.
Check out the end of the http address and always go through the official site by searching and checking it online – don’t click the link.
Don’t forget the golden rule: No bank will ever ask you to hand over your personal passwords or details – and they’ll never ask you to transfer money out either.
Be sceptical, think before you click and if you think you’ve been tricked get in touch with the business asap.
Anyone – literally anyone – can be fooled by these expert con artists.
I’ve listened to telephone recordings of vishing and heard even cynical people can get worn down by the constant onslaught.
Though I hate to give them credit, the modern fraudster is very, very convincing. They have to be when the rewards are this high.
If you’ve been a victim of fraud, please do report it. Action Fraud are the people to contact. Some fraudsters have been caught, though there’s often little money left.
But by reporting these thieves, you can help make life much harder for them.
Resolver can help you sort out complaints about pretty much anything – Check out www.resolver.co.uk


birminghammail--2020-10-04--Wolves set to complete double deal ahead of transfer deadline

Wolverhampton Wanderers are closing in on the signing of Rayan Ait-Nouri from Angers in a move that will see Ruben Vinagre leave the club .
Vinagre , 21 , has played 70 times for Wolves since his arrival from Monaco - initially on loan in 2017 - but Nuno Espirito Santo is set to shuffle his options at full-back .
The Portugal youth international appears to be set to join Greek side Olympiacos on a season-long loan deal that includes an option to buy .
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Ait-Nouri made his final appearance for Angers in a 6-1 drubbing against PSG on Friday night .
Afterwards manager Stephane Moulin said : `` I wish him all the best .
I am a bit emotional .
Wolves ?
It seems like it is heading that way . ''
He will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into Nuno 's squad .
Speaking ahead of Sunday ’ s clash against Fulham , the head coach said : `` As long as the transfer window is open , you have to know anything can happen .
`` We need to react and we know on the last day things move , but we ’ re not anticipating anything , but always knowing anything can happen .
`` I am happy with what we ’ ve done .
We ’ ve been able to react well and we ’ ve been able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can bring us different things .
`` At the same time , we ’ re still in the process .
It ’ s not finished .
When it ’ s finished , then we can do a proper analysis .
`` I ’ ll be glad when it ’ s finished .
I think all the managers have been asking when the start the competition that the transfer window can be closed .
Due to the pandemic everything has changed , so it ’ s not good for all the managers . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday , with an extended domestic window allowing Premier League clubs to trade with EFL sides running until October 16 .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers are closing in on the signing of Rayan Ait-Nouri from Angers in a move that will see Ruben Vinagre leave the club.
Vinagre, 21, has played 70 times for Wolves since his arrival from Monaco - initially on loan in 2017 - but Nuno Espirito Santo is set to shuffle his options at full-back.
The Portugal youth international appears to be set to join Greek side Olympiacos on a season-long loan deal that includes an option to buy.
Ait-Nouri, the highly-rated French left-back, will arrive as his replacement also on loan for the time being.
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Wolves will have an option to buy the 19-year-old, who has previously been linked with Manchester United.
Ait-Nouri made his final appearance for Angers in a 6-1 drubbing against PSG on Friday night. Afterwards manager Stephane Moulin said: "I wish him all the best. I am a bit emotional. Wolves? It seems like it is heading that way."
He will become the sixth arrival of the summer into Nuno's squad. Speaking ahead of Sunday’s clash against Fulham, the head coach said: "As long as the transfer window is open, you have to know anything can happen.
"We need to react and we know on the last day things move, but we’re not anticipating anything, but always knowing anything can happen.
"I am happy with what we’ve done. We’ve been able to react well and we’ve been able to bring players in that we think can bring us different things.
"At the same time, we’re still in the process. It’s not finished. When it’s finished, then we can do a proper analysis.
"I’ll be glad when it’s finished. I think all the managers have been asking when the start the competition that the transfer window can be closed. Due to the pandemic everything has changed, so it’s not good for all the managers."
The international window closes at 11pm on Monday, with an extended domestic window allowing Premier League clubs to trade with EFL sides running until October 16.


birminghammail--2020-10-04--Six Liverpool players could miss Aston Villa clash

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson may remain sidelined for the trip to Aston Villa , Jurgen Klopp has confirmed .
The England midfielder has been out of action since picking up a muscle injury in the 2-0 win against Chelsea on September 20 .
Henderson returned to training ahead of tonight 's clash at Villa Park and was also included in Gareth Southgate 's Three Lions squad for the clashes against Wales , Belgium and Denmark later in the month .
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Google Play Store and App Store But Klopp said at his pre-match press conference this week : “ Hendo will be part of parts of the training today .
He will start with warming up , maybe some passing , maybe some rondos , we will see as a first step .
“ He has absolutely no muscle issues .
It is all fine , he is not injured anymore , so now we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next step .
What that means for the weekend , I don ’ t know .
“ I was in close contact with Gareth Southgate and it is clear he will use the time with the national team for getting match fit because Hendo had four or five days of normal pre-season before he played the first game for us because of the situation we were in .
Then played against Chelsea and got this little injury , which was really not serious .
“ He is now working on his physical things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now more football specific , which is important with us and then with the national team .
He will have minutes for England , I think , which is then a proper win/win situation and I am really happy about that.
” Thiago Alcantara is expected to miss the clash against Villa as he continues his recovery having tested positive for coronavirus .
`` After the international break , he will be fine , '' Klopp said after Liverpool 's Premier League win against Arsenal on Monday .
`` That ’ s the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s not fit enough to be involved . ''
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain , Joel Matip and Kostas Tsimikas are also out of contention for Liverpool until after the international break .
On Friday night , it was confirmed Sadio Mine also faces a period of recovery having tested positive for coronavirus .

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The England midfielder has been out of action since picking up a muscle injury in the 2-0 win against Chelsea on September 20.
Henderson returned to training ahead of tonight's clash at Villa Park and was also included in Gareth Southgate's Three Lions squad for the clashes against Wales, Belgium and Denmark later in the month.
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But Klopp said at his pre-match press conference this week: “Hendo will be part of parts of the training today. He will start with warming up, maybe some passing, maybe some rondos, we will see as a first step.
“He has absolutely no muscle issues. It is all fine, he is not injured anymore, so now we have to make sure he can make the next step. What that means for the weekend, I don’t know.
“I was in close contact with Gareth Southgate and it is clear he will use the time with the national team for getting match fit because Hendo had four or five days of normal pre-season before he played the first game for us because of the situation we were in. Then played against Chelsea and got this little injury, which was really not serious.
“He is now working on his physical things for a few days already, but now more football specific, which is important with us and then with the national team. He will have minutes for England, I think, which is then a proper win/win situation and I am really happy about that.”
Thiago Alcantara is expected to miss the clash against Villa as he continues his recovery having tested positive for coronavirus.
"After the international break, he will be fine," Klopp said after Liverpool's Premier League win against Arsenal on Monday. "That’s the situation at the moment, he’s not fit enough to be involved."
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Joel Matip and Kostas Tsimikas are also out of contention for Liverpool until after the international break.
On Friday night, it was confirmed Sadio Mane also faces a period of recovery having tested positive for coronavirus.


birminghammail--2020-10-04--Boris warns of 'tough winter' and 'bumpy Xmas' in coming months

Boris Johnson has warned the UK that we all face a `` bumpy '' period through Christmas and beyond in a new interview with the BBC .
The Prime Minister has said that we are all facing uncertain times in the coming months and that the crisis will up and down during the festive season .
This comes after speculation has emerged about whether or not the PM will allow households to mix and break the rule of six for Christmas Day as we head into a second wave .
An insider told the Sun newspaper that the PM `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' and that he was `` fully aware that millions of people are making big sacrifices to defeat this virus '' .
But now , a new interview with Boris seems to show that the PM is acknowledging people 's worries about the festive period and their frustrations .
In an interview with the BBC , Mr Johnson said : `` I appreciate the fatigue that people are experiencing ... but we have to work together , follow the guidance and get the virus down whilst keeping the economy moving . ''
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at me and they 're furious for the Government , but ...
I 've got to tell you in all candour it 's going to continue to be bumpy through to Christmas , it may even be bumpy beyond .
`` But this is the only way to do it . ''
Mr Johnson said the country needed to face the fact that it could be `` a very tough winter '' , reports the Mirror .
However he insisted that Britons should behave `` fearlessly '' but with `` common sense '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to balance controlling coronavirus and protecting the economy .

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Boris Johnson has warned the UK that we all face a "bumpy" period through Christmas and beyond in a new interview with the BBC.
The Prime Minister has said that we are all facing uncertain times in the coming months and that the crisis will up and down during the festive season.
This comes after speculation has emerged about whether or not the PM will allow households to mix and break the rule of six for Christmas Day as we head into a second wave.
An insider told the Sun newspaper that the PM "was anxious about being portrayed as Scrooge" and that he was "fully aware that millions of people are making big sacrifices to defeat this virus".
But now, a new interview with Boris seems to show that the PM is acknowledging people's worries about the festive period and their frustrations.
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In an interview with the BBC, Mr Johnson said: "I appreciate the fatigue that people are experiencing... but we have to work together, follow the guidance and get the virus down whilst keeping the economy moving."
He went on: "They're furious at me and they're furious for the Government, but... I've got to tell you in all candour it's going to continue to be bumpy through to Christmas, it may even be bumpy beyond.
"But this is the only way to do it."
Mr Johnson said the country needed to face the fact that it could be "a very tough winter", reports the Mirror.
However he insisted that Britons should behave "fearlessly" but with "common sense", as he set out the need to balance controlling coronavirus and protecting the economy.


birminghammail--2020-10-04--How Birmingham's coronavirus rate compares with other UK cities

Birmingham 's coronavirus rate appears to be dropped slowly according to new figures from Public Health England .
According to @ @ @ @ @ rate has dropped once again to 109.6 cases per 100,000 people .
Only days ago @ @ @ @ @ cases per 100,000 people .
However , compared to other parts of the country , @ @ @ @ @ fairly high .
Meanwhile , Solihull 's rate of infection has increased slightly to 78.6 @ @ @ @ @ up from 75.8 .
Sandwell has decreased from 113 cases to 85.2 cases per 100,000 @ @ @ @ @ decreased from 76.3 to 56.2 cases per 100,000 people .
However , we have decided @ @ @ @ @ of some of the major cities in the UK to show how they compare .
@ @ @ @ @ by the PA news agency and is based on Public Health England data published on @ @ @ @ @ 's coronavirus dashboard .
Here are some of the top UK 's cities , including @ @ @ @ @ and their rates of infection :

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Birmingham's coronavirus rate appears to be dropping slowly according to new figures from Public Health England.
According to the numbers, Birmingham's rate has dropped once again to 109.6 cases per 100,000 people. Only days ago, the rate was 121 cases per 100,000 people.
However, compared to other parts of the country, the city's rate remains fairly high. Meanwhile, Solihull's rate of infection has increased slightly to 78.6 cases per 100,000 people, up from 75.8.
Sandwell has decreased from 113 cases to 85.2 cases per 100,000 people. Wolverhampton has also decreased from 76.3 to 56.2 cases per 100,000 people.
However, we have decided to put together a list of some of the major cities in the UK to show how they compare.
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The list has been calculated by the PA news agency and is based on Public Health England data published on October 2 on the Government's coronavirus dashboard.
Here are some of the top UK's cities, including major West Midlands areas, and their rates of infection:
Manchester - 289.4 cases per 100,000 people
Liverpool - 287.7 cases per 100,000 people
Newcastle upon Tyne - 239.4 cases per 100,000 people
Sunderland - 165.6 cases per 100,000 people
Leeds - 149.3 cases per 100,000 people
Birmingham - 109.6 cases per 100,000 people
Sandwell - 85.2 cases per 100,000 people
Leicester - 80.7 cases per 100,000 people
Solihull - 78.6 cases per 100,000 people
Walsall - 65.5 cases per 100,000 people
Coventry - 61.4 cases per 100,000 people
Wolverhampton - 56.2 cases per 100,000 people
Worcester - 37.5 cases per 100,000 people
Redditch - 32.8 cases per 100,000 people
Tamworth - 14.3 cases per 100,000 people


birminghammail--2020-10-04--What channel is Stoke vs Blues on? All the key live stream info

Birmingham City take their unbeaten Championship record to Stoke City today , looking for a third clean sheet in four games and a second win of the season .
They do so on the back of last weekend ’ s 1-1 draw with Rotherham , to face a Stoke team buoyed by their Carabao Cup victory over Aston Villa on Thursday night .
Here ’ s how you can watch the match .
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Blues face Stoke at the Bet365 Stadium on Sunday , October 5 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ sees 15th host ninth .
Is Stoke City vs Birmingham City on TV ?
It ’ s not on Sky Sports .
The only way for Blues fans to see the game is to subscribe to Blues TV for a one-off fee of £10 .
Live match commentary will be provided by Olly Clink and Dele Adebola , with coverage commencing at 2pm .
You can do that here .
Blues ’ next Sky Sports match is away to Norwich on Tuesday , October 20 , kick-off 7.45pm .
Don ’ t ask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travelled to the Potteries in July and were beaten 2-0 - a scoreline that flattered them as the hosts peppered their goal .
However , much has changed since then .

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Birmingham City take their unbeaten Championship record to Stoke City today, looking for a third clean sheet in four games and a second win of the season.
They do so on the back of last weekend’s 1-1 draw with Rotherham, to face a Stoke team buoyed by their Carabao Cup victory over Aston Villa on Thursday night.
Here’s how you can watch the match.
When is the game on?
Blues face Stoke at the Bet365 Stadium on Sunday, October 5. The match kicks off at 3pm and sees 15th host ninth.
Is Stoke City vs Birmingham City on TV?
It’s not on Sky Sports. The only way for Blues fans to see the game is to subscribe to Blues TV for a one-off fee of £10.
Live match commentary will be provided by Olly Clink and Dele Adebola, with coverage commencing at 2pm.
You can do that here.
Blues’ next Sky Sports match is away to Norwich on Tuesday, October 20, kick-off 7.45pm.
Last meeting
Don’t ask. Blues, under caretaker management, travelled to the Potteries in July and were beaten 2-0 - a scoreline that flattered them as the hosts peppered their goal. However, much has changed since then.