birminghammail--2020-08-01--New scam warning as PayPal account holders targeted in surge of fake emails

Home shopping has boomed during the coronavirus lockdown with more and more people buying essentials , gifts and luxuries online .
But that is also leaving many of us open to scams .
And now a new warning has been issued to PayPal account holders following a surge of fake emails .
Action Fraud is again asking the public to look out for phishing emails , sent out by criminals , claiming to be from PayPal .
The alert comes after Action Fraud received over 1,000 reports within 24 hours on July 20 , 2020 , about emails claiming to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the recipient ’ s account has been `` limited '' as a result of a policy violation .
Customers are then asked to update their account or check its security by clicking a link in the email .
But the link does n't go to the real PayPal .
Instead , account holders are taken to convincing but phoney websites that are designed to steal login details , as well as personal and financial information .
A PayPal spokesperson said : `` Be aware of any emails or text messages that ask you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Scammers often use a false sense of urgency to prompt you to act on a phishing email .
`` All communications from PayPal to account holders would be sent to the secure message centre within their PayPal account .
You will have a secure message waiting if PayPal does need you to take any action .
“ A genuine PayPal email will only ever address you by your full name – anything that starts differently should immediately raise your suspicions .
`` Look out for spelling mistakes , which are a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If you have any concerns regarding an email you have received , you should send it to spoof @ paypal.com . ''
Pauline Smith , Head of Action Fraud , said : `` These emails are commonly used by criminals to gain access to your personal and banking details , which they then use to steal your identity or your money . ''
She added : `` It is common for criminals to spoof the legitimate phone number or email address of a trusted organisation , to trick us into providing information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of the blue that seems suspicious , take five minutes to check directly with the organisation or brand contacting you that the communication is genuine .
If something feels wrong then always question it . ''
The latest alert follows a similar boom in phishing emails in June when customers reported emails claiming their accounts had been either 'suspended ' or 'lifted ' .
These featured prominent typos , saying : `` We 've limited your access and the reason is the last login attemp , we 've limited your account for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ problem you have to login and update your personal informations by following this link . ''
If you think you ’ ve been a victim of fraud , report it to Action Fraud online or by calling 0300 123 2040 .

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Home shopping has boomed during the coronavirus lockdown with more and more people buying essentials, gifts and luxuries online.
But that is also leaving many of us open to scams.
And now a new warning has been issued to PayPal account holders following a surge of fake emails.
Action Fraud is again asking the public to look out for phishing emails, sent out by criminals, claiming to be from PayPal.
The alert comes after Action Fraud received over 1,000 reports within 24 hours on July 20, 2020, about emails claiming to be from PayPal.
The emails state the recipient’s account has been "limited" as a result of a policy violation.
Customers are then asked to update their account or check its security by clicking a link in the email.
But the link doesn't go to the real PayPal. Instead, account holders are taken to convincing but phoney websites that are designed to steal login details, as well as personal and financial information.
A PayPal spokesperson said: "Be aware of any emails or text messages that ask you to provide personal information directly in response.
"Scammers often use a false sense of urgency to prompt you to act on a phishing email.
"All communications from PayPal to account holders would be sent to the secure message centre within their PayPal account. You will have a secure message waiting if PayPal does need you to take any action.
“A genuine PayPal email will only ever address you by your full name – anything that starts differently should immediately raise your suspicions.
"Look out for spelling mistakes, which are a common tell-tale sign of a fraudulent message. If you have any concerns regarding an email you have received, you should send it to spoof@paypal.com."
Pauline Smith, Head of Action Fraud, said: "These emails are commonly used by criminals to gain access to your personal and banking details, which they then use to steal your identity or your money."
She added: "It is common for criminals to spoof the legitimate phone number or email address of a trusted organisation, to trick us into providing information.
"If you receive a message out of the blue that seems suspicious, take five minutes to check directly with the organisation or brand contacting you that the communication is genuine. If something feels wrong then always question it."
The latest alert follows a similar boom in phishing emails in June when customers reported emails claiming their accounts had been either 'suspended' or 'lifted'.
These featured prominent typos, saying: "We've limited your access and the reason is the last login attemp , we've limited your account for security reasons.
"To fix this problem you have to login and update your personal informations by following this link."
If you think you’ve been a victim of fraud, report it to Action Fraud online or by calling 0300 123 2040.


birminghammail--2020-08-01--Funeral fundraiser launched for nurse killed in M6 crash

A fundraising page set up in memory of a nurse who was killed in a crash on the M6 has raised more than £1,600 in just 24 hours .
Victoria Kavanagh was critically injured when the Citroen C1 she was driving was involved in a collision with two lorries on Monday , July 27 .
The mother-of-two , from Oldbury , was sadly pronounced dead at the scene , between Junction 9 ( Wednesbury ) and Junction 10 ( Walsall ) .
Loved ones were left shocked and heartbroken by the 41-year-old 's tragic death , with her family releasing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , saying she would be `` forever missed '' .
In order to give Victoria `` a send off that even a Disney princess would be proud of '' , her best friend , Rebecca Lockley , has launched a GoFundMe appeal to raise £2,000 - and within 24 hours , more than £1,650 had been donated in her memory .
A post on the page said : 'Vicky , you gave so much in all the roles you lived .
From being a fantastic mum to a loving daughter , friend , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could have prepared any of us for the devastating news we received on July 27 , 2020 , that you had been in a fatal car accident .
The news of your death shocked your nearest and dearest but also those you have walked with throughout your life .
`` Eighteen months ago Vicky successfully graduated as a children 's nurse and began work for the NHS .
She had just been accepted to begin her master 's degree and had so much to look forward to in the future .
One of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next chapters in their lives .
`` We never had the chance to truly show her how much we loved and appreciated her for always putting everyone first other than herself .
`` We have started this page to raise funds towards the cost of the funeral .
After giving everything for all of us she deserves a send off that even a Disney princess would be proud of ( if you knew Vicky she loved anything Disney ) .
`` We will never be able to give enough for everything that Vicky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all raise as much money as possible to give back to her family in her memory .
And to give her children and family time to grieve their loss and not have to worry about money at this time of sadness . ''
People can make a donation by clicking here .
Colleagues have also paid tribute to `` a well-liked member of staff '' who `` brightened up the room '' .
Sallyann Sutton , professional lead for school nursing at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust , said : “ Viki qualified as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2019 and joined the school nursing service as a staff nurse in October 2019 .
“ Viki was a quiet and well-liked member of staff .
She had a great sense of humour and friends and colleagues shared many funny moments during down time in the clinic .
Viki was a member of staff who brightened the room ; she was always smiling and was so supportive of others .
“ Viki recently shared that she loved her job in school nursing , felt welcomed by the team and settled in her role @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any other job and she talked about looking forward to the opportunity to undertake the school nurse specialist practice degree .
“ Although she only started her school nursing career 10 months ago , she very quickly excelled in her role , engaged children and young people and gave the best care to them .
I often received emails and feedback from colleagues commending the high standard of her work .
“ Viki leaves an 18-year-old daughter and 20-year-old son .
Our thoughts are with her family .
We will all greatly miss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the circumstance leading to the crash , which happened shortly before 9am .
The drivers of both lorries stopped at the scene and were helping officers in their investigation .
Anyone with information can contact collision investigators on FL_COLLISION_INVEST @ west-midlands.pnn.police.uk , via the Live Chat facility at www.west-midlands.police.uk or by calling 101 .
Information can also be given to Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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A fundraising page set up in memory of a nurse who was killed in a crash on the M6 has raised more than £1,600 in just 24 hours.
Victoria Kavanagh was critically injured when the Citroen C1 she was driving was involved in a collision with two lorries on Monday, July 27.
The mother-of-two, from Oldbury, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene, between Junction 9 ( Wednesbury ) and Junction 10 (Walsall).
Loved ones were left shocked and heartbroken by the 41-year-old's tragic death, with her family releasing an emotional tribute via West Midlands Police, saying she would be "forever missed".
In order to give Victoria "a send off that even a Disney princess would be proud of", her best friend, Rebecca Lockley, has launched a GoFundMe appeal to raise £2,000 - and within 24 hours, more than £1,650 had been donated in her memory.
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A post on the page said: 'Vicky, you gave so much in all the roles you lived. From being a fantastic mum to a loving daughter, friend, nurse and more'.
"Nobody could have prepared any of us for the devastating news we received on July 27, 2020, that you had been in a fatal car accident. The news of your death shocked your nearest and dearest but also those you have walked with throughout your life.
"Eighteen months ago Vicky successfully graduated as a children's nurse and began work for the NHS. She had just been accepted to begin her master's degree and had so much to look forward to in the future. One of which was watching her children start their next chapters in their lives.
"We never had the chance to truly show her how much we loved and appreciated her for always putting everyone first other than herself.
"We have started this page to raise funds towards the cost of the funeral. After giving everything for all of us she deserves a send off that even a Disney princess would be proud of (if you knew Vicky she loved anything Disney).
"We will never be able to give enough for everything that Vicky did for us all but let us all raise as much money as possible to give back to her family in her memory. And to give her children and family time to grieve their loss and not have to worry about money at this time of sadness."
People can make a donation by clicking here.
Colleagues have also paid tribute to "a well-liked member of staff" who "brightened up the room".
Sallyann Sutton, professional lead for school nursing at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, said: “Viki qualified as a children’s nurse in January 2019 and joined the school nursing service as a staff nurse in October 2019.
“Viki was a quiet and well-liked member of staff. She had a great sense of humour and friends and colleagues shared many funny moments during down time in the clinic. Viki was a member of staff who brightened the room; she was always smiling and was so supportive of others.
“Viki recently shared that she loved her job in school nursing, felt welcomed by the team and settled in her role. She could not see herself doing any other job and she talked about looking forward to the opportunity to undertake the school nurse specialist practice degree.
(Image: Birmingham Live)
“Although she only started her school nursing career 10 months ago, she very quickly excelled in her role, engaged children and young people and gave the best care to them. I often received emails and feedback from colleagues commending the high standard of her work.
“Viki leaves an 18-year-old daughter and 20-year-old son. Our thoughts are with her family. We will all greatly miss Viki.”
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstance leading to the crash, which happened shortly before 9am.
The drivers of both lorries stopped at the scene and were helping officers in their investigation.
Anyone with information can contact collision investigators on FL_COLLISION_INVEST@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk, via the Live Chat facility at www.west-midlands.police.uk or by calling 101.
Information can also be given to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-08-01--Ryan Giggs backs Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to complete move for Jack Grealish

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs thinks his old side should sign Aston Villa 's Jack Grealish and Jadon Sancho of Borussia Dortmund this summer .
The pair have been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford with reports claiming that Sancho is a priority for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
The form of Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba could prompt a rethink from United 's transfer chiefs in terms making a move for another playmaker and a winger in Sancho 's mould could become a more desirable player .
Nevertheless Giggs thinks Grealish , who has reportedly been valued at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an ideal signing for his old side .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Grealish has just finished his first season back in the top flight after three seasons away and has scored eight goals and registered six assists in 36 matches .
`` They 're two good players , '' Giggs told the 'Webby and O'Neill ' podcast .
`` The thing with Grealish is he 's obviously used to the Premier League and does n't need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , looking on the outside , he looks like he 's got the mentality to come to this place and it not bother him .
`` Certain players can get overawed but I do n't think it would overawe him .
`` The good thing this year is that he 's scored 10 goals and got into double figures , which is the one question mark I would have had with him , does he score enough goals ?
`` To get to double figures with no penalties is impressive . ''
Sancho @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United should sign them both .
`` Sancho is quick , direct but also an intelligent player , '' Giggs added .
`` What I like about him is , when he gets into those areas for the final ball , he does n't panic , which is what a lot of wide players sometimes do .
`` He picks out the right pass and is someone who can counter-attack if we 're going to play that but also , if a team sits back , he can beat players and make things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be available and , if they are and we 're able to get them , then I would go and get them . ''

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Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs thinks his old side should sign Aston Villa's Jack Grealish and Jadon Sancho of Borussia Dortmund this summer.
The pair have been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford with reports claiming that Sancho is a priority for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
The form of Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba could prompt a rethink from United's transfer chiefs in terms making a move for another playmaker and a winger in Sancho's mould could become a more desirable player.
Nevertheless Giggs thinks Grealish, who has reportedly been valued at £80 million by Villa, would be an ideal signing for his old side.
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Grealish has just finished his first season back in the top flight after three seasons away and has scored eight goals and registered six assists in 36 matches.
"They're two good players," Giggs told the 'Webby and O'Neill' podcast.
"The thing with Grealish is he's obviously used to the Premier League and doesn't need to adapt to it. For me, looking on the outside, he looks like he's got the mentality to come to this place and it not bother him.
"Certain players can get overawed but I don't think it would overawe him.
"The good thing this year is that he's scored 10 goals and got into double figures, which is the one question mark I would have had with him, does he score enough goals?
"To get to double figures with no penalties is impressive."
Sancho has also been linked and Giggs thinks United should sign them both.
"Sancho is quick, direct but also an intelligent player," Giggs added.
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"What I like about him is, when he gets into those areas for the final ball, he doesn't panic, which is what a lot of wide players sometimes do.
"He picks out the right pass and is someone who can counter-attack if we're going to play that but also, if a team sits back, he can beat players and make things happen.
"Two signings that may be available and, if they are and we're able to get them, then I would go and get them."


birminghammail--2020-08-02--Birmingham City bid farewell to loan striker Scott Hogan

Birmingham City appear to have confirmed that Aston Villa loanee Scott Hogan is returning to Villa Park .
Hogan joined Blues in January and hit the ground running with seven goals in his first eight matches .
His form tailed off after lockdown though as Blues limped toward the finish line of the 2019-20 season , ending the season in 20th place and only two points clear of relegated Charlton Athletic in 22nd .
Hogan , who struggled at Stoke City in the first half of the campaign , joined on January 29 and immediately made an impression on debut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Nottingham Forest at St Andrew 's on February 1 .
Sign up for our Blues newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here After a fine run of form that coincided with Blues ' surge up to as high as 14th , Hogan failed to find the back of the net for the final nine matches and was withdrawn from the starting lineup for the match against Derby County on the final day of the season .
Now Hogan heads back to Villa with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seemingly another spell away from his parent club with Blues ' Twitter account posting a highlights video of his goals with the caption : `` All the best for your future . ''
`` It 's probably the last chance to be honest , '' he said after the Forest game .
`` If I do n't get this right , I 'm probably going to be in and around the Championship for the rest of my career and that ’ s if I ’ m lucky .
`` It 's probably my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to where I want to be .
`` I spoke to the manager ( Former Blues boss Pep Clotet ) , he plays three up front and he wants me and the big man ( Lukas Jutkiewicz ) to play every game until the end of the season .
`` That is brilliant .
That 's all I ever wanted .
A confident Scott Hogan will score plenty of goals .
That is what I need to get back .
`` At Brentford I got about 24-25 goals in 30 games and there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League and they fell through .
`` I ended up going to Villa on the last day of that transfer window and ever since then I 've just fallen away .
`` I 've got to put that right .
I ’ m 27 , I should be coming to my peak .
`` I 've got to put it right because I know I can do it in this division .
`` I believe I ’ m good enough to play higher and the only way I can do that is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I can still do what I do best .
`` Hopefully a few goals here might get me to a team fighting to get there .
I don ’ t know but I 've got to aim high .
`` I wo n't be happy if I finish my career and have never played in the Premier League .
`` Whether people I 'm good enough or they do n't , it is up to them to decide that but personally I want to play in the Premier League to retire in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

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Birmingham City have confirmed that loanees Scott Hogan and Jake Clarke-Salter are returning to Aston Villa and Chelsea respectively.
Striker Hogan joined Blues in January and hit the ground running with seven goals in his first eight matches while defender Clarke-Salter made 19 Championship appearances in total.
Hogan's form tailed off after lockdown though as Blues limped toward the finish line of the 2019-20 season, ending the season in 20th place and only two points clear of relegated Charlton Athletic in 22nd.
Hogan, who struggled at Stoke City in the first half of the campaign, joined on January 29 and immediately made an impression on debut with a goal in a 2-1 defeat of Nottingham Forest at St Andrew's on February 1.
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After a fine run of form that coincided with Blues' surge up to as high as 14th, Hogan failed to find the back of the net for the final nine matches and was withdrawn from the starting lineup for the match against Derby County on the final day of the season.
Now Hogan heads back to Villa with a year on his deal and seemingly another loan spell in the offing.
"It's probably the last chance to be honest," he said after the Forest game. "If I don't get this right, I'm probably going to be in and around the Championship for the rest of my career and that’s if I’m lucky.
"It's probably my last chance to push on and get to where I want to be.
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"I spoke to the manager (former Blues boss Pep Clotet), he plays three up front and he wants me and the big man (Lukas Jutkiewicz) to play every game until the end of the season.
"That is brilliant. That's all I ever wanted. A confident Scott Hogan will score plenty of goals. That is what I need to get back.
"At Brentford I got about 24-25 goals in 30 games and there was talk of big moves to the Premier League and they fell through.
"I ended up going to Villa on the last day of that transfer window and ever since then I've just fallen away.
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"I've got to put that right. I’m 27, I should be coming to my peak.
"I've got to put it right because I know I can do it in this division.
"I believe I’m good enough to play higher and the only way I can do that is remind everyone that I'm still here and I can still do what I do best.
"I'm still 27.
"Hopefully a few goals here might get me to a team fighting to get there. I don’t know but I've got to aim high.
"I won't be happy if I finish my career and have never played in the Premier League.
"Whether people I'm good enough or they don't, it is up to them to decide that but personally I want to play in the Premier League to retire in ten years time a happy man."


birminghammail--2020-08-02--Shooting victim remains in 'serious but stable condition'

A man remains in a serious but stable condition after he was shot in Oldbury .
Badsey Road was sealed @ @ @ @ @ the shooting , which happened at around 4.50am on Saturday , August 1 .
The @ @ @ @ @ the leg and was taken to hospital , where he remains in a serious but @ @ @ @ @ Police is yet to make any arrests in connection with the shooting but a spokesman @ @ @ @ @ were ongoing .
Officers were at the scene for much of the day - as @ @ @ @ @ footage above - carrying out door-to-door enquiries and a thorough search of the area .
@ @ @ @ @ the incident , which happened next to St James C of E Primary School , @ @ @ @ @ force .
Information can be passed on via the Live Chat facility at www.west-midlands.police.uk between @ @ @ @ @ calling 101 at anytime .
Alternatively , Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 @ @ @ @ @ to quote log number 770 of August 1 .

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A man remains in a serious but stable condition after he was shot in Oldbury.
Badsey Road was sealed off for several hours following the shooting, which happened at around 4.50am on Saturday, August 1.
The victim had been shot in the leg and was taken to hospital, where he remains in a serious but stable condition.
West Midlands Police is yet to make any arrests in connection with the shooting but a spokesman for the force said investigations were ongoing.
Officers were at the scene for much of the day - as can be seen in the footage above - carrying out door-to-door enquiries and a thorough search of the area.
Anyone who has information about the incident, which happened next to St James C of E Primary School, is urged to contact the force.
Information can be passed on via the Live Chat facility at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or by calling 101 at anytime.
Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
People are asked to quote log number 770 of August 1.


birminghammail--2020-08-02--Evidence you will need to get into a Birmingham tip from now on

Visitors to Birmingham 's household recycling centres will need to show one form of ID in order to dump their rubbish from tomorrow .
And that 's after prebooking their trip to the tip in advance online .
With the need to maintain social distancing still paramount , operator Veolia says : `` Remember , only make absolutely essential visits . ''
Prior to the lockdown leading to the closure of tips in mid March , anyone could visit a Birmingham tip visit at any time during normal opening hours .
Even if asked where you were from , sometimes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get you in .
But , after the tips reopened on May 7 with limited hours , there were massive queues leading to hours of frustration for drivers and frustration for local residents and businesses .
One 78-year-old was reported to have begun queueing at 3am at Lifford Lane , Kings Norton .
A website showing CCTV of the queues kept crashing such was the demand , while BirminghamLive ran a live blog to document the chaos .
An online booking system was then announced .
It went live on June 11 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 24 hours after there had again been huge queues .
But not everyone was happy .
One user , Mike Ellis , then discovered why there was a 100-1 chance you still might not be admitted to a tip even if you thought you had prebooked - he was then stuck with bags of garden waste inside his car .
Birmingham City Council has issued a reminder you will need to present one form of ID in order to get into a tip from tomorrow , even you have successfully booked ahead .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and only 'one visit per vehicle per week ' is permitted .
Having bagged a slot and turned up at the right time to use it , residents will have to produce one form of ID which can include a council tax bill , utility bill or driving licence They can be : Photo travelcard ( hard copy ) and council tax or utility bill ( digital or hard copy ) What else you need to know Site operator Veolia says : `` Next time you visit the household waste and recycling centre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ along proof that you are a Birmingham resident , as you will be refused entry without it .
`` New booking slots are added daily , but if you ca n't find a slot at your desired site , please check other sites .
`` Small trailers ( 6 ' x 4 ' and smaller ) can now be booked using the online booking system to visit the HRC .
`` For info on visiting with vans and large trailers ( bigger than 6'x4 ' ) visit the van access page . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 lockdown on March 23 , life has begun to return to some semblance of normality in recent weeks with pubs , restaurants and sports centres being able to reopen .
But tip operator Veolia says trips to household recycling centres should still only be booked if 'essential ' .
`` This is for residents who have a problem with storing too much waste or have oils or other hazardous waste at home .
`` Please think carefully before you decide to visit the site .
`` Non-essential use puts yourself , other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at risk from spreading the infection .
`` There will be uniformed staff at the gates to manage traffic .
`` Please listen and follow their instructions .
`` They are there to help you and make sure you stay safe and can complete your trip in as quick a time as possible .
`` But please remember the extra guidelines in place will cause delays and we ask you to be patient .
`` Our staff are working hard in difficult circumstances to keep this site operating .
Please treat our staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When the tips originally reopened on May 7 , some people questioned whether those visits were even legal .
Birmingham City Council ’ s bins chief Cllr John O ’ Shea ( Lab.
, Acocks Green ) tweeted that `` Advice from government is that if you have waste that you need to get rid of , then the trip can be considered a reasonable excuse .
“ That would ultimately be a matter for the police.
” Anyone successfully prosecuted for fly tipping could face a fine of up to £50,000 and/or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Birmingham City Council says : `` Our recycling centres can not accept business or trade waste .
`` For example , waste from a builder or other tradesman carrying out work to a house they do n't live in ; waste from the landlord of a property , or someone offering to clear any rubbish from a house which isn ’ t their own . ''
• Anyone in self-isolation or with COVID-19 symptoms must NOT visit under any circumstances • You MUST be a Birmingham resident ( i.e .
you pay your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and produce address documentation and photo ID with you • Access will be by car only , strictly no pedestrians allowed • Vans and large trailers ( larger than 6'x4 ' ) need to book via the van booking centre • Small trailers ( up to 6'x4 ' ) are permitted access • You should only visit sites if it is absolutely necessary e.g .
if bulky items stored at home represent a health and safety risk • Respect fair use , households are restricted to 1 booking a week • The number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cars should be driver-only where possible • You must NOT leave your car until it is parked in a bay • Social distancing at 2m will be strictly enforced • Operatives CAN NOT assist the public due to social distancing • The number of vehicles on-site will be restricted and cars should be driver-only where possible • Only ONE person will be allowed on a gantry at a time - understand that an additional person can only get out the car to help unload heavy items and when told to • Not bring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ equivalent ) of inert waste , such as rubble or soil , turf , hardcore per visit • Lone parents and Blue Badge holders - only one adult to exit the car when on site .
All other passengers must remain in the car with seatbelts fastened Where are the tips , when are they open , and how to book The city council 's link to the booking system for a visit to a tip is here • Castle Bromwich , based at Tameside Drive B35 7AG Monday to Friday : 8am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 4pm • Holford Drive , Perry Barr , B42 2TU Monday to Friday : 8am to 8pm Saturday and Sunday : 8am to 6pm • James Road , Tyseley , B11 2BA Monday to Friday : 8am to 8pm Saturday and Sunday : 8am to 6pm • Lifford Lane , Kings Norton , B30 3JJ Monday to Friday : 8am to 8pm Saturday and Sunday : 8am to 6pm • Norris Way , Sutton Coldfield , B75 7BB Monday to Friday : 8am to 8pm Saturday and Sunday : 8am to 4pm

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Visitors to Birmingham's household recycling centres will need to show one form of ID in order to dump their rubbish from tomorrow.
And that's after prebooking their trip to the tip in advance online.
With the need to maintain social distancing still paramount, operator Veolia says: "Remember, only make absolutely essential visits."
Prior to the lockdown leading to the closure of tips in mid March, anyone could visit a Birmingham tip visit at any time during normal opening hours.
Even if asked where you were from, sometimes a verbal postcode reference would be enough to get you in.
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
But, after the tips reopened on May 7 with limited hours, there were massive queues leading to hours of frustration for drivers and for local residents and businesses, too.
One 78-year-old was reported to have begun queueing at 3am at Lifford Lane, Kings Norton.
A website showing CCTV of the queues kept crashing such was the demand, while BirminghamLive ran a live blog to document the chaos.
An online booking system was then announced.
It went live on June 11 and resulted in empty local roads just 24 hours after there had again been huge queues.
But not everyone was happy. One user, Mike Ellis, then discovered why there was a 100-1 chance you still might not be admitted to a tip even if you thought you had prebooked - he was then stuck with bags of garden waste inside his car.
Birmingham City Council has issued a reminder you will need to present one form of ID in order to get into a tip from tomorrow, even you have successfully booked ahead.
ID requirements for tip access
Visitors to tips need to have prebooked and only 'one visit per vehicle per week' is permitted.
Having bagged a slot and turned up at the right time to use it, residents will have to produce one form of ID which can include a council tax bill, utility bill or driving licence
They can be:
Photo ID (hard copy) and council tax bill (digital or hard copy)
Photo ID (hard copy) and a utility bill (digital or hard copy)
Photo travelcard (hard copy) and council tax or utility bill (digital or hard copy)
Student ID (identifying you as a Birmingham student)
The following will be accepted is as proof of residency: Driving licence, utility bill, bank statement, insurance document (digital or hard copy), Council tax bill (digital or hard copy).
Only address documentation is now required to prove residency in Birmingham.
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
What else you need to know
Site operator Veolia says: "Next time you visit the household waste and recycling centre remember to book a slot and bring along proof that you are a Birmingham resident, as you will be refused entry without it.
"New booking slots are added daily, but if you can't find a slot at your desired site, please check other sites.
"Small trailers (6' x 4' and smaller) can now be booked using the online booking system to visit the HRC.
"For info on visiting with vans and large trailers (bigger than 6'x4') visit the van access page."
(Image: BirminghamLive)
Essential journeys only
Following the imposition of the national coronavirus Covid-19 lockdown on March 23, life has begun to return to some semblance of normality in recent weeks with pubs, restaurants and sports centres being able to reopen.
But tip operator Veolia says trips to household recycling centres should still only be booked if 'essential'.
"This is for residents who have a problem with storing too much waste or have oils or other hazardous waste at home.
"Please think carefully before you decide to visit the site.
"Non-essential use puts yourself, other members of the public and our staff at risk from spreading the infection.
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
"There will be uniformed staff at the gates to manage traffic.
"Please listen and follow their instructions.
"They are there to help you and make sure you stay safe and can complete your trip in as quick a time as possible.
"But please remember the extra guidelines in place will cause delays and we ask you to be patient.
"Our staff are working hard in difficult circumstances to keep this site operating. Please treat our staff with respect at all times."
When the tips originally reopened on May 7, some people questioned whether those visits were even legal.
Birmingham City Council’s bins chief Cllr John O’Shea (Lab., Acocks Green) tweeted that "Advice from government is that if you have waste that you need to get rid of, then the trip can be considered a reasonable excuse.
“That would ultimately be a matter for the police.”
Anyone successfully prosecuted for fly tipping could face a fine of up to £50,000 and/or imprisonment of up to 12 months.
Birmingham City Council says: "Our recycling centres cannot accept business or trade waste.
"For example, waste from a builder or other tradesman carrying out work to a house they don't live in; waste from the landlord of a property, or someone offering to clear any rubbish from a house which isn’t their own."
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Rules for visiting Household Recycling Centres
Anyone in self-isolation or with COVID-19 symptoms must NOT visit under any circumstances
You MUST be a Birmingham resident (i.e. you pay your council tax to Birmingham City Council) and produce address documentation - e.g. council tax, utility bill, driving licence to prove residency on arrival
Access will be by car only, strictly no pedestrians allowed
Vans and large trailers (larger than 6'x4') need to book via the van booking centre
Small trailers (up to 6'x4') are permitted access
You should only visit sites if it is absolutely necessary e.g. if bulky items stored at home represent a health and safety risk
Respect fair use, households are restricted to 1 booking a week
The number of vehicles on-site will be restricted and cars should be driver-only where possible
You must NOT leave your car until it is parked in a bay
Keep your windows closed
Social distancing at 2m will be strictly enforced
Operatives CANNOT assist the public due to social distancing
The number of vehicles on-site will be restricted and cars should be driver-only where possible
Only ONE person will be allowed on a gantry at a time - understand that an additional person can only get out the car to help unload heavy items and when told to
Not bring more than eight 25kg bags (or equivalent) of inert waste, such as rubble or soil, turf, hardcore per visit
Lone parents and Blue Badge holders - only one adult to exit the car when on site. All other passengers must remain in the car with seatbelts fastened
Where are the tips, when are they open, and how to book
(Image: BirminghamLive)
The city council's link to the booking system for a visit to a tip is here


birminghammail--2020-08-02--Bungling burglar who tried to steal leaf blower jailed

A desperate burglar who tried to break into a woman 's home and two sheds in a botched crime spree has been jailed .
Dressed in a balaclava and orange gloves , hopeless Steven Franks was first caught on CCTV as he attempted to force entry into a shed in Sheldon Heath Road .
After struggling for five minutes , the 46-year-old gave up and moved onto the next home in nearby cul-de-sac , The Hays Kent 's Moat .
The victim called the police as she watched Franks - of Hurstcroft Road , Kitts Green - trying to use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Failing to gain access and unaware he 'd already been spotted , Franks instead raided her shed .
He stole a pressure washer and leaf blower , but later dumped the stolen goods in a nearby garden .
As police officers arrived , he was trying to cycle away from the scene .
He pleaded guilty to an attempted burglary and the two shed burglaries - which took place in February this year .
He was jailed for two years and four months ( 28 months ) at Birmingham Crown Court on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ courts news - latest updates in your inbox with our free newsletter We all want to feel safe in our homes and streets .
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Find it on Google Play Store and App Store West Midlands Police shared the news to Facebook after the sentencing .
They wrote : `` Steven Franks was caught by a homeowner stealing a pressure washer and leaf blower from her shed on Hays Kents Moat , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as she watched him trying to use bolt cutters to break in to her conservatory .
Fortunately , he was unsuccessful and response officers found him trying to cycle away from the scene having dumped stolen items in a nearby garden .
`` Investigators later linked him to an attempted burglary on Sheldon Heath Road minutes earlier where the 46-year-old , wearing orange gloves and a balaclava , was seen on CCTV spending five minutes trying to break into a shed , before giving up and moving on . ''

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A desperate burglar who tried to break into a woman's home and two sheds in a botched crime spree has been jailed.
Dressed in a balaclava and orange gloves, hopeless Steven Franks was first caught on CCTV as he attempted to force entry into a shed in Sheldon Heath Road.
After struggling for five minutes, the 46-year-old gave up and moved onto the next home in nearby cul-de-sac, The Hays Kent's Moat.
The victim called the police as she watched Franks - of Hurstcroft Road, Kitts Green - trying to use bolt cutters to break into her conservatory.
Failing to gain access and unaware he'd already been spotted, Franks instead raided her shed.
He stole a pressure washer and leaf blower, but later dumped the stolen goods in a nearby garden.
As police officers arrived, he was trying to cycle away from the scene.
He pleaded guilty to an attempted burglary and the two shed burglaries - which took place in February this year.
He was jailed for two years and four months (28 months) at Birmingham Crown Court on Tuesday, July 28.
Crime and courts news - latest updates in your inbox with our free newsletter We all want to feel safe in our homes and streets. So it's important to know what's going on and what is being done about it by police and the criminal justice system. Large, highly populated urban areas like Birmingham and the wider West Midlands always have plenty happening with crime reports and court hearings. You can get the very latest crime news as well as information on court cases in our BirminghamLive daily newsletter. Sign up here or fill in the box at the top of the article. It has all the latest updates from police and local magistrates courts and crown courts. We also have a free app which you can download to get the most up-to-date news from across the region. Find it on Google Play Store and App Store
West Midlands Police shared the news to Facebook after the sentencing. They wrote: "Steven Franks was caught by a homeowner stealing a pressure washer and leaf blower from her shed on Hays Kents Moat, Birmingham.
"The woman called police as she watched him trying to use bolt cutters to break in to her conservatory. Fortunately, he was unsuccessful and response officers found him trying to cycle away from the scene having dumped stolen items in a nearby garden.
"Investigators later linked him to an attempted burglary on Sheldon Heath Road minutes earlier where the 46-year-old, wearing orange gloves and a balaclava, was seen on CCTV spending five minutes trying to break into a shed, before giving up and moving on."


birminghammail--2020-08-02--'Statement signing' - Aston Villa backed to secure Liverpool transfer

Aston Villa fans have been reacting to the transfer rumour that has emerged today .
According to The Sun , Liverpool striker Divock Origi is interesting Villa with Dean Smith keen to bolster his options up front .
Villa ended the season with Mbwana Samatta and Keinan Davis as the club 's only fit strikers .
The pair finished the campaign , which concluded with a 1-1 final-day draw at West Ham United to secure survival , with one Premier League goal between them .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signing Wesley Moraes is still out injured after suffering a serious knee injury so a striker is a number one priority for Villa this summer .
Now today 's fresh rumour regarding Origi has emerged and Villa supporters are all for it , with the Belgian international known for being a big-game player at Anfield .
`` Good business if we could make it happen , '' one fan said .
`` I would love to get Origi in , '' another said .
`` Now that would be class , '' a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` These are the types of signings we need . ''
`` Really good if it does happen , '' said a fifth fan while another added : `` Statement signing , shows intent . ''
Origi has scored 34 career goals for the Reds in 140 appearances and has a Premier League title , Champions League trophy , UEFA Super Cup and a Club World Cup to his name from his time at Anfield .

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Aston Villa fans have been reacting to the transfer rumour that has emerged today.
According to The Sun, Liverpool striker Divock Origi is interesting Villa with Dean Smith keen to bolster his options up front.
Villa ended the season with Mbwana Samatta and Keinan Davis as the club's only fit strikers.
The pair finished the campaign, which concluded with a 1-1 final-day draw at West Ham United to secure survival, with one Premier League goal between them.
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here
Record signing Wesley Moraes is still out injured after suffering a serious knee injury so a striker is a number one priority for Villa this summer.
Now today's fresh rumour regarding Origi has emerged and Villa supporters are all for it, with the Belgian international known for being a big-game player at Anfield.
"Good business if we could make it happen," one fan said.
"I would love to get Origi in," another said.
"Now that would be class," a third fan added.
Another said: "These are the types of signings we need."
"Really good if it does happen," said a fifth fan while another added: "Statement signing, shows intent."
Origi has scored 34 career goals for the Reds in 140 appearances and has a Premier League title, Champions League trophy, UEFA Super Cup and a Club World Cup to his name from his time at Anfield.


birminghammail--2020-08-02--Man 'stood on balcony edge with machete' is brought to safety

A man who was 'stood on a balcony edge with a machete ' was taken to hospital after hours of @ @ @ @ @ and medics responded to the incident at a block of flats in Hill Street , @ @ @ @ @ afternoon ( August 1 ) .
The road was closed from 1pm as negotiators were @ @ @ @ @ the man , who was stood on the wrong side of the balcony railings .
@ @ @ @ @ – which can be viewed above – shows a cordon in place between Hill Street @ @ @ @ @ huge police presence .
The man came down from the balcony several hours later and @ @ @ @ @ paramedics from West Midlands Ambulance Service .
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said : @ @ @ @ @ come down from a balcony after officers were called to Hill Street , Brierley Hill @ @ @ @ @ August 1 .
`` We have assisted ambulance colleagues to take him to hospital to @ @ @ @ @ road has since re-opened . ''

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A man who was 'stood on a balcony edge with a machete' was taken to hospital after hours of police negotiations.
Armed officers and medics responded to the incident at a block of flats in Hill Street, Brierley Hill, on Saturday afternoon (August 1).
The road was closed from 1pm as negotiators were brought in to speak to the man, who was stood on the wrong side of the balcony railings.
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A video from the scene – which can be viewed above – shows a cordon in place between Hill Street and The Promenade and a huge police presence.
The man came down from the balcony several hours later and was taken to hospital by paramedics from West Midlands Ambulance Service.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "A man has safely come down from a balcony after officers were called to Hill Street, Brierley Hill at 1pm on Saturday, August 1.
"We have assisted ambulance colleagues to take him to hospital to be checked over and the road has since re-opened."
The force has since revealed a 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of public nuisance.
He remains in police custody today (Saturday, August 2).
Patrols have been upped in the local area to offer reassurance to local residents.


birminghammail--2020-08-02--The exciting strategy behind Aston Villa's new transfer chief

`` At the identification phase , our process is very data driven . ''
That above statement was made by Aston Villa 's new transfer chief Johan Lange during an interview back in January while at FC Copenhagen .
Lange , 40 , arrived at Villa Park last week to replace axed sporting director Jesus Garcia Pitarch .
The Dane 's remit will be to extensively improve Dean Smith 's playing squad while , at the same time , source young , up-and-coming talent to replenish Villa 's ageing contingent .
So , what do we know about Villa 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in truth , other than he was Ståle Solbakken 's number two at Wolves in 2012 while , six years ago , linked up with the Norwegian again - this time to head up transfers as Copenhagen 's technical director , with Solbakken as manager .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Here , we 'll assess how Lange worked , instigated deals and look at the most-frequent transfer markets he tapped into to help sustain and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his six-year stint in Denmark 's capital , Lange helped Copenhagen pocket almost £90 million in player sales , with highlights including shipping Denis Vavro to Lazio for £9.5 million and Robert Skov to Hoffenheim for £9 million last summer .
Both Vavro and Skov were signed in 2017/18 for a combined £1.4 million , with the club banking a tidy £17 million in profit .
Copenhagen also banked healthy profits on goalkeepers Jesse Joronen and Robin Olsen , and South American striker Federico Santander to name just a few success stories during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ins as opposed to outs ?
Villa 's new sporting director has expressed how he 's a data man to identify the right calibre of player .
`` The partnership between myself , the manager and the scouts is crucial .
We take time at the start of the process to establish exactly what we are looking for .
Then we can set the parameters with the data .
It is only after that stage that it becomes about live scouting , '' was what Lange told Sky Sports earlier this year .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ £60 million , with the biggest chunk of that ( £17.5 million ) coming in last summer 's transfer window .
Intriguingly , Lange and Solbakken signed two players from Spain - winger Pep Biel , 23 , from Real Zaragoza and Malaga striker Michael Santos , 27 , for just under £6.5 million combined .
Left-back Bryan Oviedo was snapped up from Sunderland , too , while experienced Icelandic defender Ragnar Sigurdsson , 30 , was signed on a free from Rostov in Russia .
Lange , though , followed up signings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tried-and-trusted acquisitions from his native Denmark , with five of Copenhagen 's 11 transfers arriving from the Superligaen .
The previous year ( 2018/19 ) , Lange again widened his player search with additions coming in from Uruguay , Croatia , Germany , Turkey , England again and Norway .
The biggest outlay ( £2.4 million ) was spent on Robert Mudrazija , a 23-year-old Croatian with his peak years ahead of him .
Arguably Lange 's most-successful window came in 2017/18 following the arrivals of Vavro , Skov and huge hit Viktor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just like Copenhagen 's left-back Nicolai Boilsen who was signed in 2016 .
Lange appears to have developed links with Mainz in Germany given the Fischer , Pierre Bengtsson and Kenan Kodro deals while , in England , the sporting director is known to those at Brentford following the signing of Andreas Bjelland .
Young right-back Mads Rasmussen , 21 , was also sold on to the Bees last summer which hints at Lange 's strong connections .
Elsewhere , Lange also helped to sign Jores Okore from Villa in 2016 on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ centre-back Olof Mellberg from Villarreal in 2013 .
Assessing the Dane 's deals , though , it 's evident his negotiations are well-spread .
Five signings have been made from the Bundesliga , while markets in Holland , Spain and Italy were well-liked .
Seven of Lange 's incomings also came from either the Premier League or Championship , too , meaning he 's well-briefed with the market here in England which will be welcome news for the man he 'll be working for , Smith .
Lange 's breakdown of incomings at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from more than once , other than Denmark : England ( 7 players ) , Germany ( 5 ) , Spain ( 4 ) , Holland ( 4 ) , Sweden ( 4 ) Slovakia ( 4 ) , Belgium ( 3 ) , France ( 3 ) , Austria ( 3 ) , Greece ( 3 ) , Croatia ( 2 ) , Czech Republic ( 2 ) .
If you have n't read it yet , here 's our take on the stacked in-tray awaiting Lange ahead of the new Premier @ @ @ @ @ @

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"At the identification phase, our process is very data driven."
That above statement was made by Aston Villa's new transfer chief Johan Lange during an interview back in January while at FC Copenhagen.
Lange, 40, arrived at Villa Park last week to replace axed sporting director Jesus Garcia Pitarch. The Dane's remit will be to extensively improve Dean Smith's playing squad while, at the same time, source young, up-and-coming talent to replenish Villa's ageing contingent.
So, what do we know about Villa's new transfer man? Not too much, in truth, other than he was Ståle Solbakken's number two at Wolves in 2012 while, six years ago, linked up with the Norwegian again - this time to head up transfers as Copenhagen's technical director, with Solbakken as manager.
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here
Here, we'll assess how Lange worked, instigated deals and look at the most-frequent transfer markets he tapped into to help sustain and better Copenhagen year on year.
During his six-year stint in Denmark's capital, Lange helped Copenhagen pocket almost £90 million in player sales, with highlights including shipping Denis Vavro to Lazio for £9.5 million and Robert Skov to Hoffenheim for £9 million last summer. Both Vavro and Skov were signed in 2017/18 for a combined £1.4 million, with the club banking a tidy £17 million in profit.
Copenhagen also banked healthy profits on goalkeepers Jesse Joronen and Robin Olsen, and South American striker Federico Santander to name just a few success stories during Lange's tenure.
But what about ins as opposed to outs? Villa's new sporting director has expressed how he's a data man to identify the right calibre of player.
"The partnership between myself, the manager and the scouts is crucial. We take time at the start of the process to establish exactly what we are looking for. Then we can set the parameters with the data. It is only after that stage that it becomes about live scouting," was what Lange told Sky Sports earlier this year.
Copenhagen's expenditure under Lange was around £60 million, with the biggest chunk of that (£17.5 million) coming in last summer's transfer window.
Intriguingly, Lange and Solbakken signed two players from Spain - winger Pep Biel, 23, from Real Zaragoza and Malaga striker Michael Santos, 27, for just under £6.5 million combined. Left-back Bryan Oviedo was snapped up from Sunderland, too, while experienced Icelandic defender Ragnar Sigurdsson, 30, was signed on a free from Rostov in Russia.
Lange, though, followed up signings from Russia, Spain and England with tried-and-trusted acquisitions from his native Denmark, with five of Copenhagen's 11 transfers arriving from the Superligaen.
The previous year (2018/19), Lange again widened his player search with additions coming in from Uruguay, Croatia, Germany, Turkey, England again and Norway. The biggest outlay (£2.4 million) was spent on Robert Mudrazija, a 23-year-old Croatian with his peak years ahead of him.
Arguably Lange's most-successful window came in 2017/18 following the arrivals of Vavro, Skov and huge hit Viktor Fischer, the latter an Ajax graduate just like Copenhagen's left-back Nicolai Boilsen who was signed in 2016.
Lange appears to have developed links with Mainz in Germany given the Fischer, Pierre Bengtsson and Kenan Kodro deals while, in England, the sporting director is known to those at Brentford following the signing of Andreas Bjelland. Young right-back Mads Rasmussen, 21, was also sold on to the Bees last summer which hints at Lange's strong connections.
Elsewhere, Lange also helped to sign Jores Okore from Villa in 2016 on a free transfer, and snapped up legendary centre-back Olof Mellberg from Villarreal in 2013.
Assessing the Dane's deals, though, it's evident his negotiations are well-spread. Five signings have been made from the Bundesliga, while markets in Holland, Spain and Italy were well-liked. Seven of Lange's incomings also came from either the Premier League or Championship, too, meaning he's well-briefed with the market here in England which will be welcome news for the man he'll be working for, Smith.
Lange's breakdown of incomings at Copenhagen and exactly where he signed players from more than once, other than Denmark: England (7 players), Germany (5), Spain (4), Holland (4), Sweden (4) Slovakia (4), Belgium (3), France (3), Austria (3), Greece (3), Croatia (2), Czech Republic (2).
If you haven't read it yet, here's our take on the stacked in-tray awaiting Lange ahead of the new Premier League season. More HERE.


birminghammail--2020-08-02--New coronavirus measures leaked as Boris Johnson tries to avoid second lockdown

Radical new plans to stop a second UK lockdown have been revealed .
Boris Johnson is considering reintroducing shielding - and people aged over 50 could be given 'personalised risk ratings . '
And while the Prime Minister is trying to prevent a further nationwide lockdown that would halt the economic recovery , he is considering a local lockdown for London where coronavirus hit hardest .
That would mean no travel outside the M25 .
Boris Johnson has ordered officials to work up plans to stop the country grinding to a standstill once again , The Sunday Telegraph and The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after Mr Johnson was forced to announce a slowdown of the lockdown easing on Friday , with planned relaxations for the leisure and beauty sectors delayed after a rise in Covid-19 cases was recorded .
The Times reported the Conservative Party leader held a `` war game '' session with Chancellor Rishi Sunak on Wednesday to run through possible options for averting another nationwide lockdown that could stall any potential economic recovery .
Under the proposals , a greater number of people would be asked to take part in the shielding programme , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ factors that have been identified since March , said the Telegraph .
It could even see those aged between 50 and 70 given `` personalised risk ratings '' , said the Times , in a move that would add to the 2.2 million who were deemed most vulnerable and asked to shield themselves from society during the spring peak .
The advice was only lifted on Saturday for those in England , Scotland and Northern Ireland , and remains in place until August 16 for those shielding in Wales .
Other ideas mooted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ include restricting travel beyond the M25 and putting a stop to staying at other people 's houses - similar to policies implemented in local lockdowns imposed in Leicester and parts of the north-west of England in recent days .
But Downing Street sources distanced themselves from the detail in the reports , calling them `` speculative '' .
Meanwhile , former England midfielder Paul Scholes has been accused of holding a party at his Oldham home to celebrate his son 's 21st on the same day lockdown measures were reimposed across parts of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ phone footage as showing revellers ignoring social distancing `` as they drank and danced '' at the seven-hour party , with the paper citing Tory MP Andrew Bridgen criticising Mr Scholes for `` reckless behaviour '' .
Greater Manchester Police have been approached for comment over the alleged incident .
On top of the alleged lockdown avoidance preparations , experts have speculated that ministers might have to order the closure of pubs , which were permitted to start serving again on July 4 , if schools are to reopen fully in September .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) , said earlier a `` trade off '' could be required if the Prime Minister 's pledge is to be met .
His comments followed chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty 's remarks that the country was `` near the limit '' for opening up society following the coronavirus lockdown .
Meanwhile , the Department of Health and Social Care ( DHSC ) was forced to deny that it had abandoned its pledge to regularly test care home residents through the summer following a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Government 's adult social care testing director .
The Tory administration has come in for criticism for failing to do more to prevent Covid-19 infections from reaching care homes , where some of the country 's most vulnerable population reside , during the initial spring peak .
According to the Times , Prof Cummings wrote to local authority leaders to inform them that `` previously advised timelines for rolling out regular testing in care homes '' were being altered because of `` unexpected delays '' .
Regular testing of residents and staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 but will now be pushed back until September 7 for older people and those with dementia , PA news agency understands .
A department spokeswoman confirmed there were issues with `` asymptomatic re-testing '' .
The problems relate to a combination of factors , including a restraint on the ability to build testing kits , already announced issues with Randox swab kits , overall lab capacity , and greater than anticipated return rate of care home test kits .
The DHSC spokeswoman said : `` It is completely wrong to suggest care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and any care home resident or member of staff with symptoms can immediately access a free test .
`` We continue to issue at least 50,000 tests a day to care homes across the country and prioritise tests for higher-risk outbreak areas .
`` A combination of factors have meant that a more limited number of testing kits , predominantly used in care homes , are currently available for asymptomatic re-testing and we are working round the clock with providers to restore capacity . ''
DHSC said it would not comment on leaked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ memo .

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Radical new plans to stop a second UK lockdown have been revealed.
Boris Johnson is considering reintroducing shielding - and people aged over 50 could be given 'personalised risk ratings.'
And while the Prime Minister is trying to prevent a further nationwide lockdown that would halt the economic recovery, he is considering a local lockdown for London where coronavirus hit hardest.
That would mean no travel outside the M25.
Boris Johnson has ordered officials to work up plans to stop the country grinding to a standstill once again, The Sunday Telegraph and The Sunday Times said.
The claims come after Mr Johnson was forced to announce a slowdown of the lockdown easing on Friday, with planned relaxations for the leisure and beauty sectors delayed after a rise in Covid-19 cases was recorded.
The Times reported the Conservative Party leader held a "war game" session with Chancellor Rishi Sunak on Wednesday to run through possible options for averting another nationwide lockdown that could stall any potential economic recovery.
Under the proposals, a greater number of people would be asked to take part in the shielding programme, based on their age or particular risk factors that have been identified since March, said the Telegraph.
It could even see those aged between 50 and 70 given "personalised risk ratings", said the Times, in a move that would add to the 2.2 million who were deemed most vulnerable and asked to shield themselves from society during the spring peak.
The advice was only lifted on Saturday for those in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and remains in place until August 16 for those shielding in Wales.
Other ideas mooted should the R-rate escalate in the capital include restricting travel beyond the M25 and putting a stop to staying at other people's houses - similar to policies implemented in local lockdowns imposed in Leicester and parts of the north-west of England in recent days.
But Downing Street sources distanced themselves from the detail in the reports, calling them "speculative".
Meanwhile, former England midfielder Paul Scholes has been accused of holding a party at his Oldham home to celebrate his son's 21st on the same day lockdown measures were reimposed across parts of England's north-west.
The Sun cited phone footage as showing revellers ignoring social distancing "as they drank and danced" at the seven-hour party, with the paper citing Tory MP Andrew Bridgen criticising Mr Scholes for "reckless behaviour". Greater Manchester Police have been approached for comment over the alleged incident.
On top of the alleged lockdown avoidance preparations, experts have speculated that ministers might have to order the closure of pubs, which were permitted to start serving again on July 4, if schools are to reopen fully in September.
Professor Graham Medley, a member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage), said earlier a "trade off" could be required if the Prime Minister's pledge is to be met.
His comments followed chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty's remarks that the country was "near the limit" for opening up society following the coronavirus lockdown.
Meanwhile, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) was forced to deny that it had abandoned its pledge to regularly test care home residents through the summer following a leaked memo from Professor Jane Cummings, the Government's adult social care testing director.
The Tory administration has come in for criticism for failing to do more to prevent Covid-19 infections from reaching care homes, where some of the country's most vulnerable population reside, during the initial spring peak.
According to the Times, Prof Cummings wrote to local authority leaders to inform them that "previously advised timelines for rolling out regular testing in care homes" were being altered because of "unexpected delays".
Regular testing of residents and staff was meant to have started on July 6 but will now be pushed back until September 7 for older people and those with dementia, PA news agency understands.
A department spokeswoman confirmed there were issues with "asymptomatic re-testing".
The problems relate to a combination of factors, including a restraint on the ability to build testing kits, already announced issues with Randox swab kits, overall lab capacity, and greater than anticipated return rate of care home test kits.
The DHSC spokeswoman said: "It is completely wrong to suggest care homes were deliberately deprived of testing resources and any care home resident or member of staff with symptoms can immediately access a free test.
"We continue to issue at least 50,000 tests a day to care homes across the country and prioritise tests for higher-risk outbreak areas.
"A combination of factors have meant that a more limited number of testing kits, predominantly used in care homes, are currently available for asymptomatic re-testing and we are working round the clock with providers to restore capacity."
DHSC said it would not comment on leaked documents when asked about Prof Cummings' memo.


birminghammail--2020-08-02--Man arrested after crash closed Expressway and another driver taken to hospital

One man was arrested and another taken to hospital following a collision between two cars on a road near to Spaghetti Junction .
West Midlands Fire Service had to remove the side of a car to free one of the drivers involved .
The crash happened in the Armada Close area of the A5127 Gravelly Road that links the Gravelly Hill Interchange at Junction 6 of the M6 with Erdington , Wylde Green and Sutton Coldfield .
Gravelly Hill was then closed in both directions and the A38 ( M ) Aston Expressway out of town was also shut down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they were alerted to the incident at 11.30pm on Saturday , August 1 .
West Midlands Fire Service said it was then called to the scene by police .
Highways England said the road reopened about three hours later following the 'total closure ' of the A38 ( M ) Aston Expressway out of town .
In a statement to BirminghamLive , West Midlands Police said : `` We were called to reports of a collision between two cars on Gravelly Hill Birmingham at 11.30pm yesterday ( August 1 ) .
`` A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital with injuries which are not believed to be life changing or life threatening .
`` A 28-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of dangerous driving .
`` He has been released while enquiries continue .
`` Anyone with information can contact us via live chat on our website or by calling 101 .
Please quote log number 4671 of 01/08 . ''
West Midlands Fire Service said : `` One driver managed to extricate himself , but we had to do a full side removal of a car to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there and a man was taken to hospital . ''
Firefighters used specialist Holmatro hydraulic equipment to take the side off the car .
The process reportedly took 26 minutes according to a tweet posted by the Organisational Learning and People Development wing of West Midlands Fire Service .
Firefighters left the scene at 12.45am and Gravelly Hill was later reopened in both directions .

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One man was arrested and another taken to hospital following a collision between two cars on a road near to Spaghetti Junction.
West Midlands Fire Service had to remove the side of a car to free one of the drivers involved.
The crash happened in the Armada Close area of the A5127 Gravelly Road that links the Gravelly Hill Interchange at Junction 6 of the M6 with Erdington, Wylde Green and Sutton Coldfield.
Gravelly Hill was then closed in both directions and the A38 (M) Aston Expressway out of town was also shut down to control local traffic.
Police said they were alerted to the incident at 11.30pm on Saturday, August 1.
West Midlands Fire Service said it was then called to the scene by police.
Highways England said the road reopened about three hours later following the 'total closure' of the A38 (M) Aston Expressway out of town.
What happened?
In a statement to BirminghamLive, West Midlands Police said: "We were called to reports of a collision between two cars on Gravelly Hill Birmingham at 11.30pm yesterday (August 1).
"A man in his 40s was taken to hospital with injuries which are not believed to be life changing or life threatening.
"A 28-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of dangerous driving.
"He has been released while enquiries continue.
"Anyone with information can contact us via live chat on our website or by calling 101. Please quote log number 4671 of 01/08."
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West Midlands Fire Service said: "One driver managed to extricate himself, but we had to do a full side removal of a car to free another person.
"Paramedics were there and a man was taken to hospital."
Firefighters used specialist Holmatro hydraulic equipment to take the side off the car.
The process reportedly took 26 minutes according to a tweet posted by the Organisational Learning and People Development wing of West Midlands Fire Service.
Firefighters left the scene at 12.45am and Gravelly Hill was later reopened in both directions.


birminghammail--2020-08-02--Look inside one of the biggest cannabis factories ever found in the Midlands

One of the biggest cannabis factories ever found in the Midlands was hidden inside an historic factory building in West Bromwich .
The crop - believed to be worth a whopping £3 million - was discovered within Haliburton House in Hall Street South on July 14 .
Illicit plants were spread across all three floors of the Victorian industrial building , which dates back to the 1870s and was previously home to a metal manufacturing firm .
The loft space and the clock tower had also been used to cultivate the thousands of plants , many of which were approaching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inside the Grade II listed building - which can be viewed above - shows extensive heating , lighting and hydroponics were used to grow the crop .
Detective Inspector Ade George , from West Midlands Police , described the find as `` a big win '' for the force - however no arrests have been made in relation to the find , which was a result of a utilities company reporting a surge in electricity usage at the site .
He said : “ We strongly suspect this drugs factory , given the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crime .
“ It ’ s a big win for us and its discovery , especially as the crop was nearing harvest , will be a significant dent in the finances of the crime group involved .
“ We ’ ve seized several million pounds worth of drugs plus equipment also costing tens of thousands of pounds .
“ A drugs factory of this size , with all the modifications , takes a lot of time and effort ; I would suggest it has been in operation for around six months .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ within the property .
“ No-one has been arrested at this stage but our enquiries into who was behind the factory are underway - and I ’ d urge anyone with information to get in contact . ''
The force 's specialist cannabis disposal team were unable to clear the site immediately due to an asbestos warning − but after working with a specialist contractor the building was made safe and the drugs removed for destruction .
Inspector Scott Shaw , added : “ The construction of the cannabis farm disturbed asbestos construction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plants and property were contaminated as a result .
“ We worked with the Health and Safety Executive and specialist contractors to clear the site and make it safe .
“ The health hazards for anyone working in this environment are very clear − but there would also have been a serious danger to anyone using asbestos contaminated drugs .
“ Discovering this drugs factory will have had struck a significant financial blow to the organised criminals behind it but it ’ s also protected members of our communities from very serious harm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as compost and lighting seized from cannabis farms to good causes , including community groups and charities .
However , due to the level of contamination in Haliburton House all recovered material is classified as contaminated waste and will be disposed of safely .
Anyone with information or who has seen suspicious activity around the building in recent months - or may have dashcam or cyclecam video - is asked to contact police .
Information can be passed on via the Live Chat messaging facility at www.west-midlands.police.uk or by calling 101 , @ @ @ @ @

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One of the biggest cannabis factories ever found in the Midlands was hidden inside an historic factory building in West Bromwich.
The crop - believed to be worth a whopping £3 million - was discovered within Haliburton House in Hall Street South on July 14.
Illicit plants were spread across all three floors of the Victorian industrial building, which dates back to the 1870s and was previously home to a metal manufacturing firm.
The loft space and the clock tower had also been used to cultivate the thousands of plants, many of which were approaching maturity and harvest ready.
Footage from inside the Grade II listed building - which can be viewed above - shows extensive heating, lighting and hydroponics were used to grow the crop.
(Image: WMP)
Detective Inspector Ade George, from West Midlands Police, described the find as "a big win" for the force - however no arrests have been made in relation to the find, which was a result of a utilities company reporting a surge in electricity usage at the site.
He said: “We strongly suspect this drugs factory, given the scale, is linked to serious organised crime.
“It’s a big win for us and its discovery, especially as the crop was nearing harvest, will be a significant dent in the finances of the crime group involved.
“We’ve seized several million pounds worth of drugs plus equipment also costing tens of thousands of pounds.
“A drugs factory of this size, with all the modifications, takes a lot of time and effort; I would suggest it has been in operation for around six months. There is also clear evidence of living quarters within the property.
“No-one has been arrested at this stage but our enquiries into who was behind the factory are underway - and I’d urge anyone with information to get in contact."
The force's specialist cannabis disposal team were unable to clear the site immediately due to an asbestos warning − but after working with a specialist contractor the building was made safe and the drugs removed for destruction.
Inspector Scott Shaw, added: “The construction of the cannabis farm disturbed asbestos construction material in the building; both the plants and property were contaminated as a result.
“We worked with the Health and Safety Executive and specialist contractors to clear the site and make it safe.
“The health hazards for anyone working in this environment are very clear − but there would also have been a serious danger to anyone using asbestos contaminated drugs.
“Discovering this drugs factory will have had struck a significant financial blow to the organised criminals behind it but it’s also protected members of our communities from very serious harm."
The force often donates items such as compost and lighting seized from cannabis farms to good causes, including community groups and charities.
However, due to the level of contamination in Haliburton House all recovered material is classified as contaminated waste and will be disposed of safely.
Anyone with information or who has seen suspicious activity around the building in recent months - or may have dashcam or cyclecam video - is asked to contact police.
Information can be passed on via the Live Chat messaging facility at www.west-midlands.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting crime reference 20SW/169506P/20.


birminghammail--2020-08-02--Aston Villa transfer news live - £5m McCarthy move latest

Hello and welcome to Sunday 's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive .
We will be keeping you up @ @ @ @ @ latest Villa news and views as the transfer window comes into sharp focus following the @ @ @ @ @ weekend .
New sporting director Johan Lange will be tasked with overseeing a summer of @ @ @ @ @ Smith 's side up for another Premier League campaign following their narrow escape in 2019-20 @ @ @ @ @ be the topic of conversation with Arsenal and Manchester United linked while Villa have been @ @ @ @ @ a few targets of their own .
So stick with us on today 's blog @ @ @ @ @ transfer news and opinion on Sunday , August 2 .

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Hello and welcome to Sunday 's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive.
We will be keeping you up to date with all the latest Villa news and views as the transfer window comes into sharp focus following the end of the season last weekend.
New sporting director Johan Lange will be tasked with overseeing a summer of recruitment that will set Dean Smith's side up for another Premier League campaign following their narrow escape in 2019-20.
Jack Grealish continues to be the topic of conversation with Arsenal and Manchester United linked while Villa have been credited with an interest in a few targets of their own.
So stick with us on today's blog for all the latest Villa transfer news and opinion on Sunday, August 2.


birminghammail--2020-08-02--Coronavirus curfew imposed in Melbourne as new Australian lockdown begins

The premier of Australia 's hard-hit Victoria state has declared a disaster as he imposed sweeping new coronavirus restrictions across Melbourne and elsewhere .
An evening curfew will be implemented across Melbourne from 8pm to 5am , Daniel Andrews said , as the state of disaster proclamation gave police greater power .
He said 671 new coronavirus cases had been detected since Saturday , including seven deaths .
It comes amid a steadily increasing toll in both deaths and infections over the past six weeks in Victoria .
`` If we do n't make these changes , we 're not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Andrews said .
`` We need to do more .
That is what these decisions are about . ''
Announcing a 'State of Disaster ' , he said that of the 671 new cases of Covid-19 were detected , 73 were connected to outbreaks , 598 were under investigation and seven people died overnight .
The 8pm to 5am curfew will start today .
He said there would be more announcements about workplaces on Monday , including the closure of certain industries .
`` I want to ensure all Victorians - supermarkets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ food , beverage , groceries , those types of settings - there will be no impact there , '' he said .
Melbourne residents will only be allowed to shop and exercise within three miles of their homes .
All students across the state will return to home-based learning and child care centres will be closed .
The deaths in Victoria took the national toll to 208 .
Also Sunday , New South Wales confirmed its first coronavirus-related death in more than a month as authorities sought to suppress a number of growing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Sydney .

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The premier of Australia's hard-hit Victoria state has declared a disaster as he imposed sweeping new coronavirus restrictions across Melbourne and elsewhere.
An evening curfew will be implemented across Melbourne from 8pm to 5am, Daniel Andrews said, as the state of disaster proclamation gave police greater power.
He said 671 new coronavirus cases had been detected since Saturday, including seven deaths.
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It comes amid a steadily increasing toll in both deaths and infections over the past six weeks in Victoria.
"If we don't make these changes, we're not going to get through this," Mr Andrews said. "We need to do more. That is what these decisions are about."
Announcing a 'State of Disaster', he said that of the 671 new cases of Covid-19 were detected, 73 were connected to outbreaks, 598 were under investigation and seven people died overnight.
The 8pm to 5am curfew will start today.
He said there would be more announcements about workplaces on Monday, including the closure of certain industries.
"I want to ensure all Victorians - supermarkets, the butcher, the baker, food, beverage, groceries, those types of settings - there will be no impact there," he said.
Melbourne residents will only be allowed to shop and exercise within three miles of their homes. All students across the state will return to home-based learning and child care centres will be closed.
The deaths in Victoria took the national toll to 208.
Also Sunday, New South Wales confirmed its first coronavirus-related death in more than a month as authorities sought to suppress a number of growing clusters at a hotel and several restaurants in Sydney.


birminghammail--2020-08-02--Aston Villa linked with move for Liverpool striker Divock Origi

Aston Villa have been linked with a move for Liverpool striker Divock Origi .
According to The Sun , Villa are mulling over a move for the Belgian international .
Dean Smith steered Villa to Premier League safety with a 1-1 draw at West Ham United last weekend but a lack of firepower up front for the latter half of the season threatened to undermine their survival challenge .
Villa started their first season back in the top flight after three years away with £22 million record signing Wesley Moraes , Keinan Davis and Jonathan Kodjia as the club 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here But with Kodjia leaving for Qatari side Al-Gharafa in January and Wesley suffering a serious knee injury on New Year 's Day , a striker became a number one priority for Smith in January .
He signed Mbwana Samatta for £8.5 million from Belgian side Genk but he managed only one goal in the League .
Davis , meanwhile , did n't score in the League last season .
A striker is desperately needed this summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the frame .
Origi has become a hero at Anfield thanks to his penchant for scoring in big games at decisive moments , but he has been unable to dislodge Mohamed Salah , Sadio Mane or Roberto Firmino in Jurgen Klopp 's fabled front three at the Reds .
With one eye on next summer 's European Championships , Origi might think he needs regular first team football to get into a Belgium side brimming with talent up front .
The transfer could work for Klopp , too , with the coronavirus pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League champions .

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Aston Villa have been linked with a move for Liverpool striker Divock Origi.
According to The Sun, Villa are mulling over a move for the Belgian international.
Dean Smith steered Villa to Premier League safety with a 1-1 draw at West Ham United last weekend but a lack of firepower up front for the latter half of the season threatened to undermine their survival challenge.
Villa started their first season back in the top flight after three years away with £22 million record signing Wesley Moraes, Keinan Davis and Jonathan Kodjia as the club's forward options.
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But with Kodjia leaving for Qatari side Al-Gharafa in January and Wesley suffering a serious knee injury on New Year's Day, a striker became a number one priority for Smith in January.
He signed Mbwana Samatta for £8.5 million from Belgian side Genk but he managed only one goal in the League.
Davis, meanwhile, didn't score in the League last season.
A striker is desperately needed this summer and Origi is the latest name in the frame.
Origi has become a hero at Anfield thanks to his penchant for scoring in big games at decisive moments, but he has been unable to dislodge Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane or Roberto Firmino in Jurgen Klopp's fabled front three at the Reds.
With one eye on next summer's European Championships, Origi might think he needs regular first team football to get into a Belgium side brimming with talent up front.
The transfer could work for Klopp, too, with the coronavirus pandemic likely to force sales at the Premier League champions.


birminghammail--2020-08-02--Submerged car in river sparks fire crew and police call out

Police and fire crews rushed to a river in Worcestershire following reports of a submerged car .
The incident took place in Harvington , near Evesham with crews called to Anchor Lane with a car believed to be underwater in the River Avon early on Thursday morning ( July 30 ) .
Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said they received the call at 7.31am to go to Anchor Lane in Harvington and sent five crews to the scene two from Worcester , one from Evesham , two from Pershore including a water rescue crew .
A spokesman for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ classed as a rescue from water and we received a call from police .
“ We discovered a vehicle submerged in water .
We searched the passenger compartment [ the inside of the car ] .
No persons were present .
The vehicle was left with police who attended for vehicle recovery.
” ” Expert boat crews from Evesham and Worcester supported by water crews from Pershore brought incident to it conclusion .
The incident was located using the What3words .
Richie Young Tweeted : `` We really struggled to locate a # @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ended up using @ what3words , and WOW !
Straight to the location .
Highly recommend and will be looking into this more for future incidents . ''
He told Worcestershire Live : `` The location was near Anchor Lane in Harvington .
There was confusion from the caller around the location and had us sent to Fladbury first [ a 10-mile road journey from the actual location ] , but we relocated to Harvington '' A spokeswoman for West Mercia Police said : “ Around 6.55am on Thursday ( July 30 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the River Avon in Fladbury .
“ Officers attended to assist the fire service which recovered the vehicle from the river .
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Police and fire crews rushed to a river in Worcestershire following reports of a submerged car.
The incident took place in Harvington, near Evesham with crews called to Anchor Lane with a car believed to be underwater in the River Avon early on Thursday morning (July 30).
Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said they received the call at 7.31am to go to Anchor Lane in Harvington and sent five crews to the scene two from Worcester, one from Evesham, two from Pershore including a water rescue crew.
A spokesman for the brigade said: “It was classed as a rescue from water and we received a call from police.
“We discovered a vehicle submerged in water. We searched the passenger compartment [the inside of the car]. No persons were present. The vehicle was left with police who attended for vehicle recovery.”
Firefighter Richie Young Tweeted: “Attended a water incident near Evesham this [Thursday] morning.
”Expert boat crews from Evesham and Worcester supported by water crews from Pershore brought incident to it conclusion.
“Working with West Mercia Police sharing intel highly relevant for incident decision making.”
The incident was located using the What3words. Richie Young Tweeted: "We really struggled to locate a #waterrescue incident a few days ago. ended up using @what3words, and WOW! Straight to the location. Highly recommend and will be looking into this more for future incidents."
He told Worcestershire Live: "The location was near Anchor Lane in Harvington. There was confusion from the caller around the location and had us sent to Fladbury first [a 10-mile road journey from the actual location], but we relocated to Harvington"
A spokeswoman for West Mercia Police said: “Around 6.55am on Thursday (July 30) we received a report a vehicle was in the River Avon in Fladbury.
“Officers attended to assist the fire service which recovered the vehicle from the river.”


birminghammail--2020-08-02--Pundit warns Jack Grealish about a lack of playing time if he leaves Aston Villa

Pundit Alex Bruce thinks Jack Grealish should be wary of his first team chances if he moves away from Aston Villa .
Manchester United have been heavily linked with a move for the 24-year-old Villa captain and Arsenal have become the latest team to be credited with an interest .
Villa 's prospects of keeping hold of their talisman have greatly increased as a result of securing their Premier League status , with Grealish scoring a crucial goal in the 1-1 draw with West Ham United last weekend .
Former Hull City defender Bruce , whose father Steve used to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parallels to the Riyad Mahrez situation at Leicester City should Grealish move on .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Mahrez sparkled for City before moving on to Manchester City but he has had to be content with just 35 starts in 60 League matches for Pep Guardiola 's side .
`` We 've seen it before with top players who have done well at other clubs , Riyad Mahrez did well at Leicester for example , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He 's done very well at Manchester City , do n't get me wrong , but you would n't say he 's a nailed-on starter week in week out or one of the first names on the team sheet .
`` It 's something that Jack needs to bare in mind , I think he could get into any top-four or top-six club and I 've no doubt he can something to a team with the ability he has got . ''

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Pundit Alex Bruce thinks Jack Grealish should be wary of his first team chances if he moves away from Aston Villa.
Manchester United have been heavily linked with a move for the 24-year-old Villa captain and Arsenal have become the latest team to be credited with an interest.
Villa's prospects of keeping hold of their talisman have greatly increased as a result of securing their Premier League status, with Grealish scoring a crucial goal in the 1-1 draw with West Ham United last weekend.
Former Hull City defender Bruce, whose father Steve used to manage Villa, thinks there could be parallels to the Riyad Mahrez situation at Leicester City should Grealish move on.
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Mahrez sparkled for City before moving on to Manchester City but he has had to be content with just 35 starts in 60 League matches for Pep Guardiola's side.
"We've seen it before with top players who have done well at other clubs, Riyad Mahrez did well at Leicester for example," Bruce said to Football Insider.
"He's done very well at Manchester City, don't get me wrong, but you wouldn't say he's a nailed-on starter week in week out or one of the first names on the team sheet.
"It's something that Jack needs to bare in mind, I think he could get into any top-four or top-six club and I've no doubt he can something to a team with the ability he has got."