birminghammail--2020-02-10--Catherine Tyldesley keeps photo of her at 15 stone as 'motivation'

Former Coronation Street actress Catherine Tyldesley has shared a throwback photo of the time she was a size 22 to remind her of the stunning transformation .
Cath , who played Eva Price in Corrie , weighed 15 stone when she was 18-years-old and previously admitted that she kept the now-famous photo of herself at her heaviest on her phone to remind her of those days .
The 36-year-old actress - who also starred on Strictly Come Dancing - has dug the snap out again as motivation before heading to the gym , the Manchester Evening News reports .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ herself wearing a bikini on holiday and shared them on Instagram .
`` Gym bound ... .
find your motivation .
Stick to it , '' she told her followers .
When pregnant with her four-year-old son Alfie Catherine continued weight training until she was seven months gone and went back to the gym four weeks after giving birth .
She previously tackled the issue of dieting on the ITV current affairs programme Tonight and investigated the pressure to have a 'perfect ' body while separating dieting facts from the myths .
Catherine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weight before landing the role of Eva in 2011 , said : `` I 've wanted to do something for ages .
Being in the public eye it comes with responsibility but health and fitness is something that I am passionate about and something I felt I needed to do .
`` Since becoming a mum it has become more important to me and I feel I know my stuff . ''
She worked with Professor Tim Spector , author of The Diet Myth , from Guy 's and St Thomas ' NHS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She added : `` I 've never had a thigh gap but I can deadlift more than some men can . ''

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Former Coronation Street actress Catherine Tyldesley has shared a throwback photo of the time she was a size 22 to remind her of the stunning transformation.
Cath, who played Eva Price in Corrie, weighed 15 stone when she was 18-years-old and previously admitted that she kept the now-famous photo of herself at her heaviest on her phone to remind her of those days.
The 36-year-old actress - who also starred on Strictly Come Dancing - has dug the snap out again as motivation before heading to the gym, the Manchester Evening News reports.
She juxtaposed the throwback snap with one of herself wearing a bikini on holiday and shared them on Instagram.
"Gym bound .... find your motivation. Stick to it," she told her followers.
(Image: BBC/Ray Burmiston)
When pregnant with her four-year-old son Alfie Catherine continued weight training until she was seven months gone and went back to the gym four weeks after giving birth.
She previously tackled the issue of dieting on the ITV current affairs programme Tonight and investigated the pressure to have a 'perfect' body while separating dieting facts from the myths.
Catherine, who changed her lifestyle and lost weight before landing the role of Eva in 2011, said: "I've wanted to do something for ages. Being in the public eye it comes with responsibility but health and fitness is something that I am passionate about and something I felt I needed to do.
"Since becoming a mum it has become more important to me and I feel I know my stuff."
She worked with Professor Tim Spector, author of The Diet Myth, from Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London on the documentary.
She added: "I've never had a thigh gap but I can deadlift more than some men can."


birminghammail--2020-02-10--Man, 58, dies in Storm Ciara after tree falls onto his Mercedes while driving on A33

A 58-year-old man has died after a tree fell on to the Mercedes he was driving on the A33 from Winchester to Micheldever on Sunday , Hampshire Police said .
The 58-year-old man , from Micheldever , was pronounced dead at the scene on the A33 , police said .
A Hampshire Police statement said : `` We are investigating after a tree fell onto a car on the A33 during the storm on Sunday and killed a man .
`` The 58-year-old man , from Micheldever , was driving his Mercedes from Winchester to Micheldever when the tree fell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers .
`` The road was closed for several hours while emergency services attended .
Sadly , the man was pronounced dead at the scene . ''
Anyone who witnessed the incident , or who may have dashcam footage of the Mercedes in the moments leading up to the incident , can call 101 , quoting 44200050630 .
He has not been named .
His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers .
Heavy rain and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fallen trees , power cuts , travel chaos and floods on Sunday .

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A 58-year-old man has died after a tree fell on to the Mercedes he was driving on the A33 from Winchester to Micheldever on Sunday, Hampshire Police said.
The 58-year-old man, from Micheldever, was pronounced dead at the scene on the A33, police said.
A Hampshire Police statement said: "We are investigating after a tree fell onto a car on the A33 during the storm on Sunday and killed a man.
"The 58-year-old man, from Micheldever, was driving his Mercedes from Winchester to Micheldever when the tree fell just before 4pm.
"His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
"The road was closed for several hours while emergency services attended. Sadly, the man was pronounced dead at the scene."
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have dashcam footage of the Mercedes in the moments leading up to the incident, can call 101, quoting 44200050630.
He has not been named. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
Heavy rain and gales of up to 60mph led to fallen trees, power cuts, travel chaos and floods on Sunday.


birminghammail--2020-02-10--Is Buena Comida really the best takeaway in the West Midlands? We tested it out

Deciding on what takeaway to have when you have a big family can be a nightmare .
So it 's always exciting to know that one of your locals , which can deliver straight to your door , has won 'Best Takeaway in the West Midlands ' .
Last month Brierley Hill based Buena Comida scooped the prize at the British Takeaway Awards .
Bringing a taste of Mexico to the Black Country , the award-winning takeaway opened its doors on Moor Street to customers a year ago .
Owners Karl and Sally Taylor started the business in January 2019 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working as a chef in some of the UK 's most popular restaurants such a Jamie Oliver ’ s Kitchen , Steak House Miller & Carter and Chiquito 's .
To create their unique dishes , the managers say they import the spices from Delhi in India while the corn tortillas are shipped in from Mexico .
So with all that in mind , we decided to give it ago and see if it really is the best takeaway in the West Midlands .
Instead of ordering through JustEat , I decided to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - which was the best decision ever .
I was immediately greeted with discounts and offers such as 15 per cent off on orders over £20 ( easy ) as well as a jumbo chicken wing starter for 99p as part of Wing Wednesdsay .
Ordering was pretty straight forward and I received an email confirming the order with the expected delivery time - which was 80 minutes !
Shocked and starving , I called up the restaurant and the polite assistant told me the food would be ready within the hour .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ minutes later and it was at the door , the delivery man was really friendly and polite too .
We ordered what we thought was enough to feed five hungry adults but actually it would have easily fed eight .
All of the food was well presented and looked yummy .
Jumbo Wings - £4.95 but we got them for 99p on the Wing Wednesday offer .
The total bill came to £42.77 after I received a 15 per cent discount .
Rice box - this meal came with what was described as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beans , cheese sauce , and your choice of topping .
I opted for the chorizo and sweet corn filling with no cheese sauce - which also makes this meal gluten free , but I went without as I do n't like it .
I thought it was really filling , they 're definitely not stingy on portion sizes .
I did find it quite salty and wish there was a better filling to rice ratio .
The 'dirty cajun rice ' was disappointing .
I was expecting rice packed with herbs and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rice with beans , sweet corn and chorizo .
Maybe if I had had the cheese sauce it may have been better .
Burrito - this was a baked filled wrap with dirty rice , homemade refried beans and cheese sauce .
We had both ancho chicken and ground chilli beef .
The beef was a winner over the chicken as it was tender where as the chicken tasted bland .
However we wished the wrap had been baked for slightly longer .
It was really tasty but quite heavy , you could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maybe adding a side .
Everyone polished off the burritos and I think if we order again the beef filling will definitely be the one we go for .
Enchilada - this was described as a duo of wheat tortillas filled with your choice of filling and homemade cheese sauce , covered in ancho chilli sauce and cheese before being baked .
These looked so tasty and well seasoned when we opened the box - I wished I had ordered them for myself .
The cheese looked cooked to perfection and it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with it .
The feedback from the family was that they were very filling but it quite soggy and the chicken was tasteless .
Sadly the enchiladas were one of the things that we did n't finish .
Nachos - These were gluten free lightly fried corn tortillas topped with jalapenos , cheese , fresh guacamole and fresh salsa .
They looked fantastic when we opened the box and were so tasty , we just wanted more and more .
The homemade salsa was really good too .
You could definitely tell it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ definitely recommend these but wish you could buy different sized portions so we could have ordered a huge box .
We do think they needed a bit more cheese on the top rather than near the bottom as we had to peel it from the paper .
The wings - 'Triple joint ' wings dusted in a Blend of secret spices before being cooked 'low and slow ' .
Finished in homemade ancho sauce .
They were spicy but obviously that depends on how well you can handle spice .
Unfortunately this time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the actual flavour .
The sauce was really juicy and they were n't greasy , but I do n't think we would order them again .
Overall I think the food was good value for money due to the portion sizes .
You could order a main with a side for two people and be full .
The food was n't greasy at all so you do n't feel like you have had a takeaway .
The next morning I did n't wake up feeling bloated or horrible like I would have done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was really colourful and presented welll .
You could tell time and care had go into making the food .
The burritos we well layered and the filling had n't just been piled in .
I would n't say it was the best takeaway I 've ever had and I was n't blown away but it was enjoyable and I 'd definitely order from there again .
There was nothing really wrong with the food we ordered , I just feel it was hyped up to be something absolutely amazing when really @ @ @ @ @ @

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Deciding on what takeaway to have when you have a big family can be a nightmare. So it's always exciting to know that one of your locals, which can deliver straight to your door, has won 'Best Takeaway in the West Midlands'.
Last month Brierley Hill based Buena Comida scooped the prize at the British Takeaway Awards.
Bringing a taste of Mexico to the Black Country, the award-winning takeaway opened its doors on Moor Street to customers a year ago.
(Image: Black Country Live/ Charlotte Regen)
Owners Karl and Sally Taylor started the business in January 2019, after more than 20 years of working as a chef in some of the UK's most popular restaurants such a Jamie Oliver’s Kitchen, Steak House Miller & Carter and Chiquito's.
To create their unique dishes, the managers say they import the spices from Delhi in India while the corn tortillas are shipped in from Mexico.
So with all that in mind, we decided to give it ago and see if it really is the best takeaway in the West Midlands.
Ordering
Instead of ordering through JustEat, I decided to order directly from Buena Comida's website - which was the best decision ever.
I was immediately greeted with discounts and offers such as 15 per cent off on orders over £20 (easy) as well as a jumbo chicken wing starter for 99p as part of Wing Wednesdsay.
(Image: Google Street View)
The service
Ordering was pretty straight forward and I received an email confirming the order with the expected delivery time - which was 80 minutes!
Shocked and starving, I called up the restaurant and the polite assistant told me the food would be ready within the hour.
I'd say no more than 40 minutes later and it was at the door, the delivery man was really friendly and polite too.
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The food
We ordered what we thought was enough to feed five hungry adults but actually it would have easily fed eight. All of the food was well presented and looked yummy.
Jumbo Wings - £4.95 but we got them for 99p on the Wing Wednesday offer.
Nachos - £5.25
Enchilada filled with ancho chicken x2 - £8.75
Rice box with chorizo and sweet corn - £8.50
Ground chilli beef burrito - £8.95
Ancho chicken burrito -£8.95
The total bill came to £42.77 after I received a 15 per cent discount.
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Rice box - this meal came with what was described as dirty cajun rice topped with homemade refried beans, cheese sauce, and your choice of topping. I opted for the chorizo and sweet corn filling with no cheese sauce - which also makes this meal gluten free, but I went without as I don't like it.
I thought it was really filling, they're definitely not stingy on portion sizes. I did find it quite salty and wish there was a better filling to rice ratio.
The 'dirty cajun rice' was disappointing. I was expecting rice packed with herbs and spices but it was literally just plain rice with beans, sweet corn and chorizo.
Maybe if I had had the cheese sauce it may have been better.
(Image: Black Country Radio)
Burrito - this was a baked filled wrap with dirty rice, homemade refried beans and cheese sauce. We had both ancho chicken and ground chilli beef. The beef was a winner over the chicken as it was tender where as the chicken tasted bland.
However we wished the wrap had been baked for slightly longer.
It was really tasty but quite heavy, you could definitely feel satisfied by sharing one and maybe adding a side.
Everyone polished off the burritos and I think if we order again the beef filling will definitely be the one we go for.
(Image: Black Country Live/ Charlotte Regen)
Enchilada - this was described as a duo of wheat tortillas filled with your choice of filling and homemade cheese sauce, covered in ancho chilli sauce and cheese before being baked. These looked so tasty and well seasoned when we opened the box - I wished I had ordered them for myself.
The cheese looked cooked to perfection and it was nice to see they had been generous with it.
The feedback from the family was that they were very filling but it quite soggy and the chicken was tasteless.
Sadly the enchiladas were one of the things that we didn't finish.
(Image: Black Country Live/ Charlotte Regen)
Nachos - These were gluten free lightly fried corn tortillas topped with jalapenos, cheese, fresh guacamole and fresh salsa. They looked fantastic when we opened the box and were so tasty, we just wanted more and more.
The homemade salsa was really good too. You could definitely tell it had been freshly made.
I would definitely recommend these but wish you could buy different sized portions so we could have ordered a huge box.
We do think they needed a bit more cheese on the top rather than near the bottom as we had to peel it from the paper.
(Image: Black Country Live/ Charlotte Regen)
The wings - 'Triple joint' wings dusted in a Blend of secret spices before being cooked 'low and slow'. Finished in homemade ancho sauce.
They were spicy but obviously that depends on how well you can handle spice. Unfortunately this time the spice of the wings took over the actual flavour.
The sauce was really juicy and they weren't greasy, but I don't think we would order them again.
(Image: Black Country Live/ Charlotte Regen)
The verdict
Overall I think the food was good value for money due to the portion sizes. You could order a main with a side for two people and be full.
The food wasn't greasy at all so you don't feel like you have had a takeaway.
The next morning I didn't wake up feeling bloated or horrible like I would have done if I had eaten something greasy.
It was really colourful and presented welll. You could tell time and care had go into making the food.
The burritos we well layered and the filling hadn't just been piled in.
I wouldn't say it was the best takeaway I've ever had and I wasn't blown away but it was enjoyable and I'd definitely order from there again.
There was nothing really wrong with the food we ordered, I just feel it was hyped up to be something absolutely amazing when really it was just good food.
Food 3/5
Service 5/5
Price 4/5
Overall 4/5


birminghammail--2020-02-10--The Aston Villa fans who can buy Carabao Cup final tickets today and what changes this week

Dean Smith 's side travel to the Home of Football for the third year running on March 1 to face Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final ( 4.30pm ) .
It will be the third time in as many years that they have made the trip to London , victorious in last season 's Championship play-off final avenging their defeat to Fulham the previous campaign .
Now Villa fans will be trying to get their hands on tickets for the big game , secured when Villa beat Leicester City 3-2 on aggregate last month .
They will face Pep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a spirited fightback from local rivals Manchester United to also win 3-2 on aggregate to set up the tie .
They have won the competition for the past two seasons .
Ahead of the tickets going on sale , Villa updated their policy and issued the following statement : `` After listening to feedback from our supporters , the club has made the decision to introduce extra levels of sales criteria for Carabao Cup Final tickets .
`` This will now include windows for Claret or Cub members who have attended 8 or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( including matches in the Carabao Cup ) this season , subject to availability . ''
At the moments , tickets remain on sale only to season ticket holders since the 2015/16 campaign , both online and over the phone .
Tomorrow ( Tuesday February 11 ) that changes to all current season ticket holders , with the new phase of sales beginning at 5pm online .
Then on Wednesday , the phone lines open at 9am for the rest of the season ticket holders yet to secure their seats .
Fans are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wembley when booking their ticket online and can choose the block they wish to sit in .
Tickets range from £100 for adults in category 1 to £40 for adults in category 5 and concession prices are available .
Villa have won the competition six times in their history , the most recent success coming in the 1995-96 season .

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Aston Villa's Wembley tickets are on sale to all season ticket holders now.
Dean Smith's side travel to the national stadium for the third year running on March 1 to face Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final (4.30pm).
It will be the third time in as many years that they have made the trip to London, victorious in last season's Championship play-off final avenging their defeat to Fulham the previous campaign.
Now Villa fans will be trying to get their hands on tickets for the big game, secured when Villa beat Leicester City 3-2 on aggregate last month.
They will face Pep Guardiola's side, who saw off a spirited fightback from local rivals Manchester United to also win 3-2 on aggregate to set up the tie.
They have won the competition for the past two seasons.
Here's the latest fans who can buy their tickets today.
2019-20 Claret and Cub Members who have attended 8 or more home games in the 2019-20 season (subject to availability)
Online from Tuesday February 18, 5pm
Phone from Wednesday February 19, 9am
Fans are able to view a seating plan of Wembley when booking their ticket online and can choose the block they wish to sit in.
Tickets range from £100 for adults in category 1 to £40 for adults in category 5 and concession prices are available.
Villa have won the competition six times in their history, the most recent success coming in 1996.


birminghammail--2020-02-10--Samsung leaks new folding Galaxy Z Flip phone during Oscars ad break

Tech giant Samsung has confirmed its next foldable smartphone in a surprise Oscars TV advert , two days before the device was expected to be officially unveiled .
Broadcast in the United States during the big showbiz event on Sunday night , the advert showed the new device , which opens and closes vertically much like a flip mobile phone from the 1990s .
Although the foldable was not named in the ad , it is widely expected to be called the Galaxy Z Flip , and be announced alongside new flagship smartphones in the firm 's Galaxy S phone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been expected to formally reveal the new device on Tuesday night .
The advert showed the phone in two different colours , purple and black , and a small display on the outside of the phone used for alerts when the device is closed .
However , few other details were disclosed .
The Galaxy Z Flip will be Samsung 's second foldable smartphone , following the launch of the Galaxy Fold last year .
That device was made up of two screens ; one of the front of the device like a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ screen which opened out from inside the device .
The Fold 's launch was affected by screen issues , with Samsung forced to delay its release from May to September after early testers reported flaws in the foldable screen .
Some viewers noted that the advert for the Galaxy Z Flip included a notice which read `` You may notice a small crease in the centre of the main screen , which is a natural characteristic of the screen '' .

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Tech giant Samsung has confirmed its next foldable smartphone in a surprise Oscars TV advert, two days before the device was expected to be officially unveiled.
Broadcast in the United States during the big showbiz event on Sunday night, the advert showed the new device, which opens and closes vertically much like a flip mobile phone from the 1990s.
Although the foldable was not named in the ad, it is widely expected to be called the Galaxy Z Flip, and be announced alongside new flagship smartphones in the firm's Galaxy S phone range.
The Korean smartphone giant had been expected to formally reveal the new device on Tuesday night.
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The advert showed the phone in two different colours, purple and black, and a small display on the outside of the phone used for alerts when the device is closed. However, few other details were disclosed.
The Galaxy Z Flip will be Samsung's second foldable smartphone, following the launch of the Galaxy Fold last year.
That device was made up of two screens; one of the front of the device like a traditional smartphone and another larger, folding screen which opened out from inside the device.
The Fold's launch was affected by screen issues, with Samsung forced to delay its release from May to September after early testers reported flaws in the foldable screen.
Some viewers noted that the advert for the Galaxy Z Flip included a notice which read "You may notice a small crease in the centre of the main screen, which is a natural characteristic of the screen".


birminghammail--2020-02-10--This Morning viewers accuse Martin Lewis of swearing live on air as Phillip Schofield apologises

This Morning viewers were left witnessing an apology from Phillip Schofield today - after Martin Lewis appeared to swear .
Mr Lewis appeared to drop the `` p '' word on Monday 's edition of the ITV1 daytime favourite , which aired on February 10 .
The MoneySavingExpert founder is a renowned financial guru , with tricks , hacks and tips galore .
He has his own ITV1 show these days - as well as regular stints on Good Morning Britain , This Morning and Lorraine .
Today , he appeared on This Morning opposite silver-haired Schofe , who came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emotional statement .
Martin was welcomed by Phil and Holly Willoughby , his co-presenter who was celebrating her 39th birthday today .
But he got tongues wagging after he appeared to say `` p*** '' during segment , sparking a flurry of social media activity .
`` Love the fact martin lewis just swore & @ thismorning just brushed past it but @ Schofe silently apologises for it , '' one viewer wrote .
`` Did Martin Lewis just swear ?
# ThisMorning '' a second asked .
While another wrote : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They 've just ignored it lol .
Was n't too bad to be fair ...
Better than the F word . ''
And another joked : `` The @ itv swear jar must be full today 4 live swearing occasions across @ itv daytime @ GMB @ thismorning Martin Lewis just said P*** live on air # ThisMorning '' '' Whys phil saying `` sorry '' to the camera ? ''
another asked , promoting somebody to respond : `` Because Martin Lewis swore '' It comes hours after Sharon Osbourne swore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Due to a technical error , Sharon 's microphone could still be heard whilst a clip cut to Bong Joon Ho on the red carpet .
During this time , Sharon could be heard uttering ' f****** ' , reports The Liverpool Echo .
Following the expletive , Piers said : `` We just have to make an immediate and early apology for some profanity that may have been heard earlier .
`` You ’ ll be unsurprised to hear that Sharon Osbourne , it took her , well , it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minutes into Sharon Osbourne ’ s appearance on the programme , and we ’ ve already got to air a formal apology .
`` So Sharon , we ’ ve got to try and get through the next two-and-a-half hours , without actually being taken off air .
So if you could somehow ... ''

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This Morning viewers were left witnessing an apology from Phillip Schofield today - after Martin Lewis appeared to swear.
Mr Lewis appeared to drop the "p" word on Monday's edition of the ITV1 daytime favourite, which aired on February 10.
The MoneySavingExpert founder is a renowned financial guru, with tricks, hacks and tips galore.
He has his own ITV1 show these days - as well as regular stints on Good Morning Britain, This Morning and Lorraine.
Today, he appeared on This Morning opposite silver-haired Schofe, who came out as gay on Friday in an emotional statement.
Martin was welcomed by Phil and Holly Willoughby, his co-presenter who was celebrating her 39th birthday today.
But he got tongues wagging after he appeared to say "p***" during segment, sparking a flurry of social media activity.
"Love the fact martin lewis just swore & @thismorning just brushed past it but @Schofe silently apologises for it," one viewer wrote.
"Did Martin Lewis just swear? #ThisMorning" a second asked.
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While another wrote: "I'm waiting for someone to apologise. They've just ignored it lol. Wasn't too bad to be fair... Better than the F word."
And another joked: "The @itv swear jar must be full today 4 live swearing occasions across @itv daytime @GMB @thismorning Martin Lewis just said P*** live on air #ThisMorning"
"Whys phil saying "sorry" to the camera?" another asked, promoting somebody to respond: "Because Martin Lewis swore"
It comes hours after Sharon Osbourne swore just seconds into her GMB appearance.
Due to a technical error, Sharon's microphone could still be heard whilst a clip cut to Bong Joon Ho on the red carpet.
During this time, Sharon could be heard uttering 'f******', reports The Liverpool Echo.
Following the expletive, Piers said: "We just have to make an immediate and early apology for some profanity that may have been heard earlier.
"You’ll be unsurprised to hear that Sharon Osbourne, it took her, well, it’s 27 minutes into the show, three minutes into Sharon Osbourne’s appearance on the programme, and we’ve already got to air a formal apology.
"So Sharon, we’ve got to try and get through the next two-and-a-half hours, without actually being taken off air. So if you could somehow..."


birminghammail--2020-02-10--'I was gutted' - Player makes honest admission after West Brom transfer collapse

Chris Brunt has admitted he was 'gutted ' his deadline day exit from West Bromwich Albion collapsed .
Stoke City were believed to be interested in bringing the 35-year-old to The bet365 Stadium , with his opportunities at Albion limited .
It is understood that Albion bosses were willing to let Brunt leave on a six-month loan deal , to ensure he could play regular football .
However , that move was dependent on the Potters shipping out Bruno Martins Indi and after they failed to do that , the Northern Irishman stayed with the Baggies .
Since the window @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of both of Albion 's Championship games and speaking at the end of last week , he revealed he was keen to pair up with Michael O'Neill at Stoke .
“ I was gutted to be fair , '' Brunt admitted .
“ Obviously there is an easy link there with Michael being Northern Ireland manager .
“ I ’ ve made no secret of the fact that I enjoyed playing under Michael and the impact he had .
“ He got some of the best football out of me in my career @ @ @ @ @ @ @ football wise as well .
“ And the opportunity to go and work with him again would be something I would have enjoyed.
” Although it was a setback for Brunt , he was keen to impress that it was n't a case of him being desperate to leave the club he has been with for well over a decade .
He added : “ At the time I wanted it to happen because I wanted to play football .
“ It wasn ’ t because I was desperate to leave West Brom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , starting the odd game here and there or even coming off the bench , if I was having a bit of an impact on the team it would have never been a conversation I ’ d have even had .
“ From my perspective I am a professional footballer and I want to be playing .
It ’ s pretty obvious that I haven ’ t been involved as much as I would want to be . ''
Brunt has played just 37 minutes in the league , with the majority of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ run to the fifth round of the FA Cup and he feels those performances show he still has a bit left in the tank .
“ I still feel , based on the cup games I have played , that I ’ ve still got football in me .
“ The manager picks his team every week and I have been here a long time - 99 per cent of the time I have been one of those who is a regular in the team .
“ But this year it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ problems with that , the manager is a good guy and he has done a really good job .
“ All the lads that have been playing for the majority of the season , have been top draw .
“ But I ’ m at that stage in my career where I want to be playing football .
”

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Chris Brunt has admitted he was 'gutted' his deadline day exit from West Bromwich Albion collapsed.
Stoke City were believed to be interested in bringing the 35-year-old to The bet365 Stadium, with his opportunities at Albion limited.
It is understood that Albion bosses were willing to let Brunt leave on a six-month loan deal, to ensure he could play regular football.
However, that move was dependent on the Potters shipping out Bruno Martins Indi and after they failed to do that, the Northern Irishman stayed with the Baggies.
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Since the window closed, Brunt has been left out of both of Albion's Championship games and speaking at the end of last week, he revealed he was keen to pair up with Michael O'Neill at Stoke.
“I was gutted to be fair," Brunt admitted.
“Obviously there is an easy link there with Michael being Northern Ireland manager.
“I’ve made no secret of the fact that I enjoyed playing under Michael and the impact he had.
“He got some of the best football out of me in my career - 100 per cent internationally but definitely football wise as well.
“And the opportunity to go and work with him again would be something I would have enjoyed.”
Although it was a setback for Brunt, he was keen to impress that it wasn't a case of him being desperate to leave the club he has been with for well over a decade.
He added: “At the time I wanted it to happen because I wanted to play football.
“It wasn’t because I was desperate to leave West Brom.
“If I had been playing, starting the odd game here and there or even coming off the bench, if I was having a bit of an impact on the team it would have never been a conversation I’d have even had.
“From my perspective I am a professional footballer and I want to be playing. It’s pretty obvious that I haven’t been involved as much as I would want to be."
Brunt has played just 37 minutes in the league, with the majority of his minutes coming in the Baggies' run to the fifth round of the FA Cup and he feels those performances show he still has a bit left in the tank.
“I still feel, based on the cup games I have played, that I’ve still got football in me.
“The manager picks his team every week and I have been here a long time - 99 per cent of the time I have been one of those who is a regular in the team.
“But this year it’s been different. I have got no problems with that, the manager is a good guy and he has done a really good job.
“All the lads that have been playing for the majority of the season, have been top draw.
“But I’m at that stage in my career where I want to be playing football.”


birminghammail--2020-02-10--'Do it, call 'em then' - Gang's brazen taunt to terrified couple over threats to call cops as they s

'Do it, call 'em then' - Gang's brazen taunt to terrified couple over threats to call cops as they smash in front door

This is the moment a brazen gang dared a couple to call the police on them as they booted in their front door .
The mum-of-two screamed at her husband to dial 999 when she heard and saw the thugs smashing up the entrance to their Handsworth home in the early hours .
Having heard the threats to call for help through the door , one of the shameless men then shouted back 'do it then , call 'em then ' in a chilling taunt .
Watch the shocking moment in the video above .
But as soon as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a police siren , which was attending a separate crime , they were sent packing from the scene .
Astonishing CCTV footage , shown above , captures the loud bangs as they smash the door through to the moment they split in different directions on hearing the upcoming cop car .
`` Such is the beauty of living in Handsworth , '' said the husband and dad-of-two , who did not wish to be named for safety reasons .
`` There 's always sirens going off here , so another siren was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make them s*** their pants .
That saved us .
God knows what could have happened if they got in , it was so surreal . ''
To keep up-to-date with crime in your community , join our dedicated Facebook group here Police confirmed it was investigating , but had yet to make any arrests following the attempted break-in on Sunday , January 26 .
The dad told how the house 'shook ' when the men started kicking in their front door reportedly 'hunting for a cannabis factory ' at around 3am .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ bang and the whole house shook .
I was dead to the world but my Mrs went downstairs and started screaming then she said someone 's trying to break into our house ! ''
`` I was in such a panic I left my phone upstairs and she is shouting call the police .
The next thing I hear is them shouting 'go on then , go on call them ' .
Obviously I called the police , but they did n't arrive for us for ten minutes . ''
After the incident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 'traumatised ' , the dad moved his family out of the house amid fears the thugs would return .
The victim claims the gang had tried to break-in in a mistaken bid to steal cannabis plants - but they clearly had the wrong property .
`` I had to move my kids and wife out of the house for three days .
Thankfully it turned out it was to do with weed .
But because they could n't get to the property I was under the impression they would come back so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I moved my wife and kids to my in-laws .
The police came round on the Friday and said they believe it was about cannabis .
The police had footage of the guys with a heat sensor in the street .
Our house is n't that hot , we did n't even have the heating on that high !
`` Another house on our street had the door kicked in by the guys , they got in and they started shouting 'where are the plants ? '
But they did n't have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the noise and went to his window , it was five minutes of madness .
It was sketchy as hell .
My kids are still a bit scared .
They keep asking if they 're coming back .
It was very traumatic , you expect to close that door and feel safe in your home , but we do n't feel that anymore . ''
West Midlands Police confirmed it was investigating and anyone with information should contact 101 with the crime reference number 20BW/22464U/20 .

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This is the moment a brazen gang dared a couple to call the police on them as they booted in their front door.
The mum-of-two screamed at her husband to dial 999 when she heard and saw the thugs smashing up the entrance to their Handsworth home in the early hours.
Having heard the threats to call for help through the door, one of the shameless men then shouted back 'do it then, call 'em then' in a chilling taunt. Watch the shocking moment in the video above.
But as soon as the hooded gang heard the near distant sound of a police siren, which was attending a separate crime, they were sent packing from the scene.
Astonishing CCTV footage, shown above, captures the loud bangs as they smash the door through to the moment they split in different directions on hearing the upcoming cop car.
"Such is the beauty of living in Handsworth," said the husband and dad-of-two, who did not wish to be named for safety reasons.
"There's always sirens going off here, so another siren was just enough to scare them off and make them s*** their pants. That saved us. God knows what could have happened if they got in, it was so surreal."
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Police confirmed it was investigating, but had yet to make any arrests following the attempted break-in on Sunday, January 26.
The dad told how the house 'shook' when the men started kicking in their front door reportedly 'hunting for a cannabis factory' at around 3am.
He said: "We heard this bang and the whole house shook. I was dead to the world but my Mrs went downstairs and started screaming then she said someone's trying to break into our house!"
"I was in such a panic I left my phone upstairs and she is shouting call the police. The next thing I hear is them shouting 'go on then, go on call them'. Obviously I called the police, but they didn't arrive for us for ten minutes."
After the incident, the family were left so shaken and 'traumatised', the dad moved his family out of the house amid fears the thugs would return.
The victim claims the gang had tried to break-in in a mistaken bid to steal cannabis plants - but they clearly had the wrong property.
"I had to move my kids and wife out of the house for three days. Thankfully it turned out it was to do with weed. But because they couldn't get to the property I was under the impression they would come back so I couldn't take any chances.
"I moved my wife and kids to my in-laws. The police came round on the Friday and said they believe it was about cannabis. The police had footage of the guys with a heat sensor in the street. Our house isn't that hot, we didn't even have the heating on that high!
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"Another house on our street had the door kicked in by the guys, they got in and they started shouting 'where are the plants?' But they didn't have them either.
"My neighbour heard the noise and went to his window, it was five minutes of madness. It was sketchy as hell. My kids are still a bit scared. They keep asking if they're coming back. It was very traumatic, you expect to close that door and feel safe in your home, but we don't feel that anymore."
West Midlands Police confirmed it was investigating and anyone with information should contact 101 with the crime reference number 20BW/22464U/20.


birminghammail--2020-02-10--'As things stand' - Birmingham City star opens up about his Blues future

David Davis says his desire to play regular games means his deadline day move to Charlton Athletic was a ‘ no brainer ’ .
The 28-year-old joined Birmingham City ’ s Championship rivals for the remainder of the season - just minutes before the January window closed .
He confirmed he came close to a move to Millwall earlier in the window – but had to wait until very late on Friday , 31st to secure his latest opportunity .
Speaking to the South London Press Davis said that as things stand he is scheduled to return to Blues in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Charlton came about 8.30pm [ on Friday ] , ” Davis said .
“ It was pretty late .
I was told to go to Birmingham ’ s training ground to sign everything off .
“ It was a no-brainer for me .
I ’ d played against Charlton earlier in the season and they had been a really hard side to play against .
“ Seeing that they were in trouble surprised me , but I didn ’ t know about the injuries they had which affected them .
“ Lee Bowyer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fantastic career .
`` I was pretty aware of him because I was at Wolves and I remember him scoring at Molineux .
“ I spoke to Roger Johnson and he said nothing but good things about him .
I think he can help to improve me as a player .
“ For me it is all about getting games .
I need to be playing to get the most out of my career .
“ I ’ m contracted there for another year , so as things stand my future is still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their [ Millwall ’ s ] interest but it wasn ’ t meant to be .
At that time I was pretty disappointed but I ended up playing some more games for Birmingham .
“ You could see in my performances that whenever I step on the pitch I ’ m 100 per cent committed to any situation I ’ m in .
I just want to get on with my football and see where it takes me.
” Davis made his debut in Saturday ’ s 3-1 loss to Stoke City – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ booked by referee Jarred Gillett .
Addicks boss – and former Birmingham City midfielder – Lee Bowyer felt his caution was unlucky .
“ I thought he ’ d done okay .
I thought he won the ball to be fair , when he got booked and they scored from the set-piece , ” Bowyer said .
“ Okay , his momentum then took him into the player [ Joe Allen ] but that ’ s part of the game .
I thought the foul was harsh on him and the yellow card @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time he ’ s here .
“ For me , at times , he takes a bit too long on the ball and gets caught but yeah , apart from that I thought he worked hard and he gave everything that he had .
Looked a bit tired towards the end but yeah , I see a lot of things that I liked .
”

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David Davis says his desire to play regular games means his deadline day move to Charlton Athletic was a ‘no brainer’.
The 28-year-old joined Birmingham City’s Championship rivals for the remainder of the season - just minutes before the January window closed.
He confirmed he came close to a move to Millwall earlier in the window – but had to wait until very late on Friday, 31st to secure his latest opportunity.
Speaking to the South London Press Davis said that as things stand he is scheduled to return to Blues in the summer.
“The move to Charlton came about 8.30pm [on Friday],” Davis said.
“It was pretty late. I was told to go to Birmingham’s training ground to sign everything off.
“It was a no-brainer for me. I’d played against Charlton earlier in the season and they had been a really hard side to play against.
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“Seeing that they were in trouble surprised me, but I didn’t know about the injuries they had which affected them.
“Lee Bowyer played my position and he had a fantastic career.
"I was pretty aware of him because I was at Wolves and I remember him scoring at Molineux.
“I spoke to Roger Johnson and he said nothing but good things about him. I think he can help to improve me as a player.
“For me it is all about getting games. I need to be playing to get the most out of my career.
“I’m contracted there for another year, so as things stand my future is still there.
“I was aware of their [Millwall’s] interest but it wasn’t meant to be. At that time I was pretty disappointed but I ended up playing some more games for Birmingham.
“You could see in my performances that whenever I step on the pitch I’m 100 per cent committed to any situation I’m in. I just want to get on with my football and see where it takes me.”
Davis made his debut in Saturday’s 3-1 loss to Stoke City – when he was one of five players booked by referee Jarred Gillett.
Addicks boss – and former Birmingham City midfielder – Lee Bowyer felt his caution was unlucky.
“I thought he’d done okay. I thought he won the ball to be fair, when he got booked and they scored from the set-piece,” Bowyer said.
“Okay, his momentum then took him into the player [Joe Allen] but that’s part of the game. I thought the foul was harsh on him and the yellow card but he’ll improve in the time he’s here.
“For me, at times, he takes a bit too long on the ball and gets caught but yeah, apart from that I thought he worked hard and he gave everything that he had. Looked a bit tired towards the end but yeah, I see a lot of things that I liked.”


birminghammail--2020-02-10--Couple unable to claim PIP benefit for dementia - after living in Australia

A couple claim they are struggling to make ends meet after a devastating dementia diagnosis .
Lynne and Alan Crooks moved back to the UK after living in Australia for eight years but within weeks he was showing early signs of dementia .
W hen he was finally diagnosed more than a year later in April 2019 , Lynne became his full time carer - but the pair insist they have been let down by the Department of Works and Pensions .
Lynne was shocked to discover her husband did not qualify for a Personal Independence Payment ( PIP ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claim Carers ' Allowance , ChronicleLive reports .
They are now warning others thinking of returning to the UK after Brexit to check their entitlement for cash help .
Both Alan and Lynne , who lived in Middlesbrough all their lives until emigrating in 2010 , paid National Insurance contributions for more than 30 years .
But the couple , who have two children and now live in Seaham , were unaware of a ruling meaning they had to be resident in the UK for two years before making a claim for PIP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We had no idea about Alan ’ s illness when we made the decision to return to the UK .
Not being able to claim these benefits for the past two years feels like we have been penalised for emigrating in the first place .
“ It has been really tough and we have had to rely on family to get through this , especially as I can ’ t work anymore because Alan needs me 24/7.
” Former painter and decorator Alan , 61 , has Semantic Dementia , a rare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ skills .
Lynne , 60 , continued : “ Alan is unable to identify everyday objects and their uses .
He can no longer speak , read or write with the exception of copying his first name and saying ‘ yes ’ .
Everything he has ever been taught has been erased from his memory .
`` The way it was described to me by his doctor was to think of the brain as a dictionary .
Most people can access pages and pages of words , but Alan ’ s pages are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Alzheimer ’ s Society charity has been invaluable .
Lynne added : “ Alan has always been part of my life .
At the end of the day , I love him and dementia won ’ t change that .
I know if the roles were reversed , he 'd do the same for me . ''
Official advice on the DWP website says that to claim PIP , you must be aged 16 or over and have not reached state pension age .
It continues : `` You must also have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : • have had difficulties with daily living or getting around ( or both ) for three months • expect these difficulties to continue for at least nine months ( unless you ’ re terminally ill with less than six months to live . )
You must have lived in England , Scotland or Wales for at least two of the last three years , and be in one of these countries when you apply .
If you ’ ve recently returned from living in another EEA country , you might be able @ @ @ @ @

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A couple claim they are struggling to make ends meet after a devastating dementia diagnosis.
Lynne and Alan Crooks moved back to the UK after living in Australia for eight years but within weeks he was showing early signs of dementia.
W hen he was finally diagnosed more than a year later in April 2019, Lynne became his full time carer - but the pair insist they have been let down by the Department of Works and Pensions.
Lynne was shocked to discover her husband did not qualify for a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefit meaning she was not able to claim Carers' Allowance, ChronicleLive reports.
They are now warning others thinking of returning to the UK after Brexit to check their entitlement for cash help.
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Both Alan and Lynne, who lived in Middlesbrough all their lives until emigrating in 2010, paid National Insurance contributions for more than 30 years.
But the couple, who have two children and now live in Seaham, were unaware of a ruling meaning they had to be resident in the UK for two years before making a claim for PIP and Carers Allowance.
Lynne said: “We had no idea about Alan’s illness when we made the decision to return to the UK. Not being able to claim these benefits for the past two years feels like we have been penalised for emigrating in the first place.
“It has been really tough and we have had to rely on family to get through this, especially as I can’t work anymore because Alan needs me 24/7.”
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Former painter and decorator Alan, 61, has Semantic Dementia, a rare form of the condition that affects language skills.
Lynne, 60, continued: “Alan is unable to identify everyday objects and their uses. He can no longer speak, read or write with the exception of copying his first name and saying ‘yes’. Everything he has ever been taught has been erased from his memory.
"The way it was described to me by his doctor was to think of the brain as a dictionary. Most people can access pages and pages of words, but Alan’s pages are blank."
She says support from the Alzheimer’s Society charity has been invaluable.
Lynne added: “Alan has always been part of my life. At the end of the day, I love him and dementia won’t change that. I know if the roles were reversed, he'd do the same for me."
Official advice on the DWP website says that to claim PIP, you must be aged 16 or over and have not reached state pension age.
It continues: "You must also have a health condition or disability where you:
have had difficulties with daily living or getting around (or both) for three months
expect these difficulties to continue for at least nine months (unless you’re terminally ill with less than six months to live.)
You must have lived in England, Scotland or Wales for at least two of the last three years, and be in one of these countries when you apply.
If you’ve recently returned from living in another EEA country, you might be able to get PIP sooner.


birminghammail--2020-02-11--Boris Johnson to confirm that HS2 high speed line is going ahead

Boris Johnson will today ( Tuesday October 11 ) confirm that the HS2 high speed rail line is going ahead .
An announcement will take place following a morning meeting of the Cabinet , which will discuss the HS2 plans .
It will finally put an end to speculation about the future of the project , or at least phase one , which links London and Birmingham , as well as a connection from Birmingham to Crewe .
There is expected to be a review of the next phase of the scheme , which is due to extend the line @ @ @ @ @ @ @ add an eastern leg from Birmingham to Leeds via the East Midlands .
This will be designed to ensure it offers value for money , and may lead to changes to the proposed route and stations .
In another money-saving measure , managers at HS2 Ltd will lose responsibility for the upgrade of Euston station in London , where HS2 trains are set to terminate .
The high speed line will now terminate at Old Oak Common in west London for the first three years after its opening , with the link to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later .
And there will be a shake-up of HS2 ’ s management and eight-member board , with additional non-executive directors brought in to stop the cost of the project rising further At the same time , the Government will announce investment in local and regional infrastructure projects in the Midlands and the North .
It follows warnings from some Conservative MPs , many in the North of England , that HS2 is not seen as directly benefiting their communities .
Part of this investment , plans for so-called “ freeports ” where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yesterday .
The Government is inviting ten areas to apply for freeport status and Teesside is expected to be one of the first in line .
The Government will also pledge that HS2 will be integrated with the planned Northern Powerhouse line , which is due to link cities including Liverpool , Manchester , Bradford , Sheffield , Leeds , Newcastle and Hull .
Ministers are expected to announce that work to electrify the Transpennine route between Manchester and York will go ahead .
And there will also be a major package of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ package will include investment in broadband and connectivity , and the Government will announce projects set to receive a slice of £40 million for pilots of 5G technologies in rural areas .
Andy McDonald MP , Labour ’ s Shadow Transport Secretary , said : `` HS2 has been appallingly mismanaged by the Conservative party , which has failed to deliver a single major infrastructure project on time or within budget .
`` If HS2 is going to get back on track , the project has to be integrated with Crossrail for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as part of an advanced rail network , and it must eventually extend into Scotland so that we remove the need for domestic flights .
`` The government must also commit to running HS2 services under public ownership .
That way it is the UK public – not private or overseas state-owned companies – who will see a return on this investment . ''

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Boris Johnson will today (Tuesday) confirm that the HS2 high speed rail line is going ahead.
An announcement will take place following a morning meeting of the Cabinet, which will discuss the HS2 plans.
It will finally put an end to speculation about the future of the project, or at least phase one, which links London and Birmingham, as well as a connection from Birmingham to Crewe.
There is expected to be a review of the next phase of the scheme, which is due to extend the line from Crewe to Manchester, and to add an eastern leg from Birmingham to Leeds via the East Midlands. This will be designed to ensure it offers value for money, and may lead to changes to the proposed route and stations.
In another money-saving measure, managers at HS2 Ltd will lose responsibility for the upgrade of Euston station in London, where HS2 trains are set to terminate. The high speed line will now terminate at Old Oak Common in west London for the first three years after its opening, with the link to Euston expected to begin operating three years later.
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And there will be a shake-up of HS2’s management and eight-member board, with additional non-executive directors brought in to stop the cost of the project rising further
At the same time, the Government will announce investment in local and regional infrastructure projects in the Midlands and the North. It follows warnings from some Conservative MPs, many in the North of England, that HS2 is not seen as directly benefiting their communities.
Part of this investment, plans for so-called “freeports” where special tax rules apply, was announced yesterday. The Government is inviting ten areas to apply for freeport status and Teesside is expected to be one of the first in line.
The Government will also pledge that HS2 will be integrated with the planned Northern Powerhouse line, which is due to link cities including Liverpool, Manchester, Bradford, Sheffield, Leeds, Newcastle and Hull.
Ministers are expected to announce that work to electrify the Transpennine route between Manchester and York will go ahead.
And there will also be a major package of bus measures announced today.
The infrastructure package will include investment in broadband and connectivity, and the Government will announce projects set to receive a slice of £40 million for pilots of 5G technologies in rural areas.
Andy McDonald MP, Labour’s Shadow Transport Secretary, said: " HS2 has been appallingly mismanaged by the Conservative party, which has failed to deliver a single major infrastructure project on time or within budget.
"If HS2 is going to get back on track, the project has to be integrated with Crossrail for the North, it needs to be managed as part of an advanced rail network, and it must eventually extend into Scotland so that we remove the need for domestic flights.
"The government must also commit to running HS2 services under public ownership. That way it is the UK public – not private or overseas state-owned companies – who will see a return on this investment."


birminghammail--2020-02-11--Payday loans scam warning as 'devastated' man falls victim to £14k social media fraud

A man from the West Midlands has been left devastated after falling victim to a loans scam on social media .
He was contacted by someone claiming to be a young woman in the United States whose parents had died when she was young .
She told him she was due to come into a large inheritance , and also that her grandmother was ill and was struggling to buy food due to medical bills .
But the scammer used personal information the man had given her previously to apply online for two loans in his name with two different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transferred into his HSBC account and totalled £14,000 .
The customer did not initially realise the money came from loans .
He was led to believe it was part of the inheritance and that she needed him to distribute it to several accounts as she did not have a bank account .
But when he received letters from the loan companies he realised that he had been conned .
He visited his local HSBC UK branch and the scams team was able to able to identify the payments and issue a refund .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ca n't believe how easy it was for her to take advantage of me - I had no idea she was tricking me into giving out my personal details so she could get money .
`` Once I found out about the loans I was devastated , I 've always been so good with money .
`` I was panicking about how I would pay the loans back and explain the situation to my family . ''
He said HSBC staff were calm and helpful , adding : `` I have now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I do n't want to get into a relationship with anyone else that way .
`` It 's going to take me a long time to get over this and be able to trust anybody again . ''

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A man from the West Midlands has been left devastated after falling victim to a loans scam on social media.
He was contacted by someone claiming to be a young woman in the United States whose parents had died when she was young.
She told him she was due to come into a large inheritance, and also that her grandmother was ill and was struggling to buy food due to medical bills.
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But the scammer used personal information the man had given her previously to apply online for two loans in his name with two different payday loan companies.
The money was transferred into his HSBC account and totalled £14,000.
The customer did not initially realise the money came from loans. He was led to believe it was part of the inheritance and that she needed him to distribute it to several accounts as she did not have a bank account.
But when he received letters from the loan companies he realised that he had been conned.
He visited his local HSBC UK branch and the scams team was able to able to identify the payments and issue a refund.
He said: "Looking back now I can't believe how easy it was for her to take advantage of me - I had no idea she was tricking me into giving out my personal details so she could get money.
"Once I found out about the loans I was devastated, I've always been so good with money.
"I was panicking about how I would pay the loans back and explain the situation to my family."
He said HSBC staff were calm and helpful, adding: "I have now shut down my social media account because I don't want to get into a relationship with anyone else that way.
"It's going to take me a long time to get over this and be able to trust anybody again."


birminghammail--2020-02-10--'Bums on seats' - Aston Villa transfer target backed to shine in Premier League

Former Aston Villa captain Paul Merson reckons Said Benrahma , linked with Dean Smith 's side , is a Premier League player-in-waiting .
The tricky Brentford winger , who forms part of the 'BMW trio ' consisting of Benrahama , Bryan Mbeumo and Ollie Watkins , is taking the Championship by storm with the promotion-chasing Bees .
As a result Benrahma has been linked with a move to the Premier League , with Villa , Newcastle United , Leicester City and now Arsenal all said to be interested .
Villa were heavily linked in the summer and those same rumours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £15 million price tag mooted .
Smith actually signed Benrahma for Brentford before he left for Villa Park in October 2018 and the Algerian went on to record 11 goals and 17 assists in an impressive first full season in English football .
Benrahma has already got eight goals and six assists for Thomas Frank 's fifth-placed side , who recorded their latest win on Saturday when they beat Middlesbrough 3-2 at Griffin Park .
And Merson reckons Benrahma is the star of the show in West London .
“ Out of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best of the three , '' he said on Sky Sports .
`` I thought he was really , really good .
Very skilful player .
“ He 's one of them players that will get bums of seats .
`` I think they kept them three because they are in a good position and they know they can probably sell them at the end of the season if it does n't work out for them . ''
When asked if Benhrama is of top-flight quality , Merson said : “ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you 'd start pulling your hair out with him .
`` He likes a trick .
He 's good for the fans , he gets people off their seats .
`` But I think Benrahma 's the one for me .
`` He got two nutmegs on one player in the space of a few seconds - good player !
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Former Aston Villa captain Paul Merson reckons Said Benrahma, linked with Dean Smith's side, is a Premier League player-in-waiting.
The tricky Brentford winger, who forms part of the 'BMW trio' consisting of Benrahama, Bryan Mbeumo and Ollie Watkins, is taking the Championship by storm with the promotion-chasing Bees.
As a result Benrahma has been linked with a move to the Premier League, with Villa, Newcastle United, Leicester City and now Arsenal all said to be interested.
Villa were heavily linked in the summer and those same rumours surfaced again in January, with a £15 million price tag mooted.
Smith actually signed Benrahma for Brentford before he left for Villa Park in October 2018 and the Algerian went on to record 11 goals and 17 assists in an impressive first full season in English football.
Benrahma has already got eight goals and six assists for Thomas Frank's fifth-placed side, who recorded their latest win on Saturday when they beat Middlesbrough 3-2 at Griffin Park.
And Merson reckons Benrahma is the star of the show in West London.
“Out of the BMW today, I thought Benrahma was the best of the three," he said on Sky Sports.
"I thought he was really, really good. Very skilful player.
“He's one of them players that will get bums of seats.
"I think they kept them three because they are in a good position and they know they can probably sell them at the end of the season if it doesn't work out for them."
When asked if Benhrama is of top-flight quality, Merson said: “I would say so.
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"I think you'd start pulling your hair out with him.
"He likes a trick. He's good for the fans, he gets people off their seats.
"Watkins didn't play well and scored a goal.
"But I think Benrahma's the one for me.
"Great skill.
"He got two nutmegs on one player in the space of a few seconds - good player!”


birminghammail--2020-02-10--Aston Villa transfer news: Man Utd chief on strategy amid Grealish rumours & £15m striker linked

Hello and welcome to Monday 's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive .
We will be keeping you up to @ @ @ @ @ Villa news and views as Dean Smith 's side take a well-earned weekend off from @ @ @ @ @ Villa are still in 17th place after the Premier League 's weekend fixtures as they @ @ @ @ @ of Jose Mourinho 's Tottenham .
We 'll be building up to that clash and @ @ @ @ @ and rumours regarding potential summer signings .
And we will keep up in the loop @ @ @ @ @ Grealish , with the skipper heavily linked with a move to Manchester United again last @ @

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Hello and welcome to Monday's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive.
We will be keeping you up to date with all the latest Villa news and views as Dean Smith's side take a well-earned weekend off from their battle against relegation.
Villa are still in 17th place after the Premier League's weekend fixtures as they prepare for Sunday's visit of Jose Mourinho's Tottenham.
We'll be building up to that clash and bringing all the latest news and rumours regarding potential summer signings.
And we will keep up in the loop with any developments regarding Jack Grealish, with the skipper heavily linked with a move to Manchester United again last night.


birminghammail--2020-02-10--Love Island rocked by double dumping as Rebecca and Jordan eliminated alongside Nas and Eva

Rebecca Gormley has been axed from Love Island - alongside fan favourite Nas Majeed .
Nas and partner Eva were axed on Monday in a double dumping alongside Rebecca and Jordan .
Rebecca said she regretted not getting to know more of the boys as she was dumped from Love Island , because being `` married off '' so fast led to her downfall .
The 21-year-old was sent packing alongside Jordan Waobikeze after ending up at the bottom when the public voted for their favourite couples on the ITV2 show .
The couple had hit it off during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soon floundered and Rebecca said it was now `` just a friendship '' .
`` We got on straight away , '' she said .
`` Everyone was like , 'You 're married off , ' and I was like , 'Hold on a minute , I am not married off .
It 's been a couple of days . '
`` Yes , I kissed him on the first day and things went quick , but I had to take a step back .
`` Because everyone had married us off , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to crack on with any of the lads , he did n't get a chance to crack on with any of the other girls .
`` I think that 's probably why I 'm in the position I 'm in now . ''
Asked if she regretted that she did n't get to know the other boys better , Rebecca said : `` Kind of , yeah .
`` I wish I did chat to them all and find out more about everyone else - like Biggs .
I loved Biggs ( Chris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ personality is the kind of personality I would go for .
`` I would definitely meet up with him . ''
Rebecca said her romance with Jordan came `` to a standstill '' in the villa .
`` It was n't going anywhere , '' she said .
`` And I think if you want to be with someone things should be progressing every day , not at a standstill .
It became a friendship rather than being in a romantic couple . ''
Despite not finding love , Rebecca said she had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` One thing I can say about Love Island , the full team - the Islanders and everyone that was helping with the cast - everyone was amazing , '' she said .
`` There was never a point where I thought they did n't care . ''
Jordan said the most challenging thing `` was being in a couple that was so great at the start and then started to slow down , while all the couples around us were speeding up '' .
`` That was the hardest part , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ excited to be lovey dovey , to find that person I could take home to mum and I 'm not sure that 's going to be the case . ''
He said a highlight was when Sean Paul turned up for a surprise show .
`` I feel like I lifted the level of dance moves in the villa , '' he said .
`` It was n't just a solo effort but I feel like I bought a little bit of something to the villa in that respect .
I think Sean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he wants me for the tour ! ''
Love Island airs on ITV2 and in Ireland on Virgin Media Television .

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Rebecca Gormley has been axed from Love Island - alongside fan favourite Nas Majeed.
Nas and partner Eva were axed on Monday in a double dumping alongside Rebecca and Jordan.
Rebecca said she regretted not getting to know more of the boys as she was dumped from Love Island, because being "married off" so fast led to her downfall.
The 21-year-old was sent packing alongside Jordan Waobikeze after ending up at the bottom when the public voted for their favourite couples on the ITV2 show.
The couple had hit it off during the Casa Amor days but their budding romance soon floundered and Rebecca said it was now "just a friendship".
"We got on straight away," she said.
"Everyone was like, 'You're married off,' and I was like, 'Hold on a minute, I am not married off. It's been a couple of days.'
"Yes, I kissed him on the first day and things went quick, but I had to take a step back.
"Because everyone had married us off, I didn't even get a chance to crack on with any of the lads, he didn't get a chance to crack on with any of the other girls.
"I think that's probably why I'm in the position I'm in now."
Asked if she regretted that she didn't get to know the other boys better, Rebecca said: "Kind of, yeah.
"I wish I did chat to them all and find out more about everyone else - like Biggs. I loved Biggs (Chris). He was mint. His personality is the kind of personality I would go for.
"I would definitely meet up with him."
Rebecca said her romance with Jordan came "to a standstill" in the villa.
"It wasn't going anywhere," she said.
"And I think if you want to be with someone things should be progressing every day, not at a standstill. It became a friendship rather than being in a romantic couple."
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Despite not finding love, Rebecca said she had a brilliant time on the show.
"One thing I can say about Love Island, the full team - the Islanders and everyone that was helping with the cast - everyone was amazing," she said.
"There was never a point where I thought they didn't care."
Jordan said the most challenging thing "was being in a couple that was so great at the start and then started to slow down, while all the couples around us were speeding up".
"That was the hardest part," he said.
"I was so excited to be lovey dovey, to find that person I could take home to mum and I'm not sure that's going to be the case."
He said a highlight was when Sean Paul turned up for a surprise show.
"I feel like I lifted the level of dance moves in the villa," he said.
"It wasn't just a solo effort but I feel like I bought a little bit of something to the villa in that respect. I think Sean Paul was impressed. I'm sure he wants me for the tour!"
Love Island airs on ITV2 and in Ireland on Virgin Media Television.


birminghammail--2020-02-10--The January transfer Aston Villa 'tried everything' to complete

Leicester City striker Islam Slimani was heavily linked with a move to Aston Villa in January .
The Algerian international @ @ @ @ @ French top tier side AS Monaco , was also mentioned as a possible option for @ @ @ @ @ and Tottenham Hotspur .
Slimani stayed at Monaco , where he is in excellent form @ @ @ @ @ One possible sticking point in any deal was Monaco 's option to make the loan @ @ @ @ @ keen to off-load their one-time record signing after a disappointing three-and-a-half year spell at the @ @ @ @ @ three separate loan stints away .
Departing the principality side would have ended any chance @ @ @ @ @ who has one year left on his deal when the season ends .
Now France @ @ @ @ @ Smith 's side 'tried everything ' to lure Slimani to B6 , but ultimately failed @ @ @ @ @ ended up signing Mbwana Samatta from Genk and Borja Baston from Swansea City to boost @ @ @ @

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Leicester City striker Islam Slimani was heavily linked with a move to Aston Villa in January.
The Algerian international, currently on loan at French top tier side AS Monaco, was also mentioned as a possible option for, bizarrely, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.
Slimani stayed at Monaco, where he is in excellent form, in the end.
One possible sticking point in any deal was Monaco's option to make the loan move permanent, with City keen to off-load their one-time record signing after a disappointing three-and-a-half year spell at the King Power Stadium that included three separate loan stints away.
Departing the principality side would have ended any chance of Monaco signing Slimani, who has one year left on his deal when the season ends.
Now France Football are reporting that Dean Smith's side 'tried everything' to lure Slimani to B6, but ultimately failed in their efforts.
Villa ended up signing Mbwana Samatta from Genk and Borja Baston from Swansea City to boost their attacking ranks.


birminghammail--2020-02-10--New coronavirus incubation period is 24 days - according to scientists

The new coronavirus can have an incubation period of up to 24 days , scientists have found .
Researchers in China analysed data on 1,099 patients with laboratory confirmed coronavirus from 552 hospitals across the country .
Almost a third ( 31.3 % ) had been to Wuhan , 71.8 % had been in contact with people from Wuhan and 1.18 % had been in contact with wildlife .
Wei-jie Guan and colleagues found the median incubation period was three days , ranging from zero to 24 days .
Just over a quarter ( 25.2 % ) of patients had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hypertension or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease , according to the study , which has not yet been peer-reviewed .
The authors write : `` Our study provided further evidence of human-to-human transmission .
`` Around only 1 % of patients had a direct contact with wildlife , while more than three-quarters were local residents of Wuhan , or had contact with people from Wuhan . ''
Currently , the World Health Organisation estimates the incubation period to be up to 14 days , and recommends that the follow-up of contacts of confirmed cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the study , Paul Hunter , professor in medicine at the University of East Anglia ( UEA ) , said : `` In presenting data on over 1,000 cases of 2019 nCoV , Guan and colleagues have done a remarkable job .
`` The suggestion that the incubation period may extend up to 24 days is definitely worrying , especially for people currently in quarantine who may , therefore , expect to spend longer in isolation .
`` However , the median incubation period remains very short at three days .
This means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get ill will have developed their illness within three days of the initial contact and the proportion of people with the really long incubation periods will be very small .
`` One of the issues with particularly long incubation periods is that it is often very difficult to exclude the possibility that the person had not had a second unrelated contact .
`` Nevertheless , what this new information illustrates is concerning and illustrates the need to be continuingly re-evaluating our risk assessments and advice . ''
In a press conference earlier on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be taken seriously but that at this point it would not be recommending that quarantine periods be extended .
It said a long incubation period could be due to the double exposure of a patient .
It is understood there are no plans for UK health officials to extend the 14-day quarantine period currently in place .

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The new coronavirus can have an incubation period of up to 24 days, scientists have found.
Researchers in China analysed data on 1,099 patients with laboratory confirmed coronavirus from 552 hospitals across the country.
Almost a third (31.3%) had been to Wuhan, 71.8% had been in contact with people from Wuhan and 1.18% had been in contact with wildlife.
Wei-jie Guan and colleagues found the median incubation period was three days, ranging from zero to 24 days.
Just over a quarter (25.2%) of patients had at least one underlying disorder such as hypertension or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to the study, which has not yet been peer-reviewed.
The authors write: "Our study provided further evidence of human-to-human transmission.
"Around only 1% of patients had a direct contact with wildlife, while more than three-quarters were local residents of Wuhan, or had contact with people from Wuhan."
Currently, the World Health Organisation estimates the incubation period to be up to 14 days, and recommends that the follow-up of contacts of confirmed cases is the same period.
Responding to the study, Paul Hunter, professor in medicine at the University of East Anglia (UEA), said: "In presenting data on over 1,000 cases of 2019 nCoV, Guan and colleagues have done a remarkable job.
"The suggestion that the incubation period may extend up to 24 days is definitely worrying, especially for people currently in quarantine who may, therefore, expect to spend longer in isolation.
"However, the median incubation period remains very short at three days. This means that a half of people who will get ill will have developed their illness within three days of the initial contact and the proportion of people with the really long incubation periods will be very small.
"One of the issues with particularly long incubation periods is that it is often very difficult to exclude the possibility that the person had not had a second unrelated contact.
"Nevertheless, what this new information illustrates is concerning and illustrates the need to be continuingly re-evaluating our risk assessments and advice."
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In a press conference earlier on Monday, the WHO said outliers needed to be taken seriously but that at this point it would not be recommending that quarantine periods be extended.
It said a long incubation period could be due to the double exposure of a patient.
It is understood there are no plans for UK health officials to extend the 14-day quarantine period currently in place.


birminghammail--2020-02-10--Private school students urgently warned not to travel to Asia in half-term amid coronavirus panic

Private schools are being urged to advise their overseas students to `` consider not travelling '' during half-term due to fears over the spread of coronavirus .
The Girls ' Schools Association ( GSA ) , which represents a group of fee-paying girls ' schools , recommended that staff advise against all travel to South-East Asia during half-term .
It also said schools should prepare for the possibility of `` quarantine procedures '' for the return of students who do decide to travel .
This follows the latest advice from the Boarding Schools ' Association ( BSA ) , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put in place to accommodate pupils over the February break .
A GSA spokeswoman said : `` We have recommended that our schools advise parents , carers and guardians of any pupils proposing to travel to South-East Asia over February half-term to consider not travelling .
`` We have also advised schools that , where possible , they should help to make suitable alternative arrangements with guardians .
`` In the case of students who decide to travel , we have recommended that schools advise them and their families that protective measures could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that they prepare for the possibility of quarantine procedures . ''
In its guidance , the BSA said that schools must also consider the risk of any visits by parents or carers , avoiding `` unnecessary restrictions '' on anyone beyond the 14-day incubation period .
It also states that schools must ensure that boarders are protected both in and outside of school , following reports of children being targeted on the basis of their ethnicity .
China sends more pupils to UK fee-paying schools than any other country .
Latest figures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one in six of all international students at these schools .
Haberdashers ' Monmouth Schools said that their Chinese students would not be returning home in the half-term break , which is usually one week in the second half of February .
Principal James Murphy-O'Connor said boarders from China will remain at the group of five schools in Wales .
`` As a family of schools , we have been monitoring the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in China very closely , '' he said .
`` We are supporting all our overseas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , when there is still so much uncertainty about possible international travel restrictions to contain the spread of the virus .
`` In light of the latest advice from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office , our boarders from China will stay in the UK with their guardians over half-term .
`` Our primary concern is the health and welfare of each and every member of the school and the wider local community . ''
Students at the school will stay with guardians in the UK , or at a boarding house , where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in place .
A UK law firm that specialises in advising independent schools offered similar advice , suggesting that schools should make sure overseas pupils and their families `` understand the risks '' of travelling to the region .
Vicky Wilson , senior associate in the education practice at Wilsons , said every school must address coronavirus this week .
`` The Foreign Office has advised people in the UK to avoid all but essential travel to China and independent schools must reinforce that to pupils and their families , '' she said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hard on everyone but it is preferable to pupils risking their education being seriously disrupted by coronavirus and its fallout . ''
Figures from the Independent Schools Council ( ISC ) show that as of January last year , there were 9,585 pupils from mainland China at its member schools , out of a total of 55,280 international students .
This is based on data from 1,364 ISC schools .

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Private schools are being urged to advise their overseas students to "consider not travelling" during half-term due to fears over the spread of coronavirus.
The Girls' Schools Association (GSA), which represents a group of fee-paying girls' schools, recommended that staff advise against all travel to South-East Asia during half-term.
It also said schools should prepare for the possibility of "quarantine procedures" for the return of students who do decide to travel.
This follows the latest advice from the Boarding Schools' Association (BSA), which said "appropriate arrangements" should be put in place to accommodate pupils over the February break.
A GSA spokeswoman said: "We have recommended that our schools advise parents, carers and guardians of any pupils proposing to travel to South-East Asia over February half-term to consider not travelling.
"We have also advised schools that, where possible, they should help to make suitable alternative arrangements with guardians.
"In the case of students who decide to travel, we have recommended that schools advise them and their families that protective measures could well be in place before they return and that they prepare for the possibility of quarantine procedures."
In its guidance, the BSA said that schools must also consider the risk of any visits by parents or carers, avoiding "unnecessary restrictions" on anyone beyond the 14-day incubation period.
It also states that schools must ensure that boarders are protected both in and outside of school, following reports of children being targeted on the basis of their ethnicity.
China sends more pupils to UK fee-paying schools than any other country.
Latest figures show that Chinese children made up around one in six of all international students at these schools.
Haberdashers' Monmouth Schools said that their Chinese students would not be returning home in the half-term break, which is usually one week in the second half of February.
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Principal James Murphy-O'Connor said boarders from China will remain at the group of five schools in Wales.
"As a family of schools, we have been monitoring the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in China very closely," he said.
"We are supporting all our overseas children and parents at this difficult time, when there is still so much uncertainty about possible international travel restrictions to contain the spread of the virus.
"In light of the latest advice from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, our boarders from China will stay in the UK with their guardians over half-term.
"Our primary concern is the health and welfare of each and every member of the school and the wider local community."
Students at the school will stay with guardians in the UK, or at a boarding house, where the school says appropriate staff will be in place.
A UK law firm that specialises in advising independent schools offered similar advice, suggesting that schools should make sure overseas pupils and their families "understand the risks" of travelling to the region.
Vicky Wilson, senior associate in the education practice at Wilsons, said every school must address coronavirus this week.
"The Foreign Office has advised people in the UK to avoid all but essential travel to China and independent schools must reinforce that to pupils and their families," she said.
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"Missing a family reunion is hard on everyone but it is preferable to pupils risking their education being seriously disrupted by coronavirus and its fallout."
Figures from the Independent Schools Council (ISC) show that as of January last year, there were 9,585 pupils from mainland China at its member schools, out of a total of 55,280 international students.
This is based on data from 1,364 ISC schools.