birminghammail--2020-01-23--Wolves 1 Liverpool 2 - Nuno and Klopp react as Firmino seals late win

Roberto Firmino bagged a late winner over Wolverhampton Wanderers to extend Liverpool 's lead at the top of the Premier League .
Wolves had drawn level in the second half through Raul Jimenez after Jordan Henderson 's early opener .
But Firmino danced his way through and buried a shot in the 84th minute to make it 22 wins from 23 for the Reds .
The match could n't possibly have started worse for Wolves who fell behind inside eight minutes .
Liverpool captain Henderson found space at the near post to head Trent Alexander-Arnold 's corner past Rui Patricio @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jurgen Klopp 's juggernaut but Wolves refused to bow to their invincible opponents .
Wolves should have levelled within three minutes but Matt Doherty could n't replicate Henderson 's precision after Ruben Neves found him beautifully at the far post .
Liverpool were extremely dangerous during the first half and Mo Salah twice wasted chances to double their advantage .
Patricio denied the Egyptian first time around before Doherty recovered remarkably to thwart him on the stroke of half-time with a goal-saving challenge .
And those interventions were rewarded just six minutes into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jimenez combined wonderfully to equalise .
Jimenez freed Traore down the right before racing into the middle to bury a typically pinpoint return ball past Alisson .
Traore 's influence on the game was growing and he bounded past Andy Robertson and rattled a shot towards the far corner which Alisson did well to stop .
Liverpool 's Brazilian goalkeeper was soon called into action again as Traore slipped Jimenez through with a superb reverse pass .
The Mexican , onside and clear of the imposing Virgil van Dijk , made a beeline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at his near post .
And those saves from Alisson would prove crucial as Firmino stepped inside Conor Coady late on and fired left-footed into the top corner .
As they have done all season , though , Wolves fought on and should have levelled in stoppage time .
Somehow , substitute Diogo Jota could n't convert from six yards after great work from Traore and Jimenez in the build-up .
Nuno Espirito Santo spat his chewing gum out in frustration , while Klopp punched the air knowing his team have passed an @ @ @

Roberto Firmino bagged a late winner over Wolverhampton Wanderers to extend Liverpool's lead at the top of the Premier League.
Wolves had drawn level in the second half through Raul Jimenez after Jordan Henderson's early opener. But Firmino danced his way through and buried a shot in the 84th minute to make it 22 wins from 23 for the Reds.
The match couldn't possibly have started worse for Wolves who fell behind inside eight minutes. Liverpool captain Henderson found space at the near post to head Trent Alexander-Arnold's corner past Rui Patricio.
Plenty have wilted in front of Jurgen Klopp's juggernaut but Wolves refused to bow to their invincible opponents.
Wolves should have levelled within three minutes but Matt Doherty couldn't replicate Henderson's precision after Ruben Neves found him beautifully at the far post.
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Liverpool were extremely dangerous during the first half and Mo Salah twice wasted chances to double their advantage.
Patricio denied the Egyptian first time around before Doherty recovered remarkably to thwart him on the stroke of half-time with a goal-saving challenge.
And those interventions were rewarded just six minutes into the second half as Adama Traore and Jimenez combined wonderfully to equalise. Jimenez freed Traore down the right before racing into the middle to bury a typically pinpoint return ball past Alisson.
Traore's influence on the game was growing and he bounded past Andy Robertson and rattled a shot towards the far corner which Alisson did well to stop.
Liverpool's Brazilian goalkeeper was soon called into action again as Traore slipped Jimenez through with a superb reverse pass. The Mexican, onside and clear of the imposing Virgil van Dijk, made a beeline for goal but couldn't beat Alisson at his near post.
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And those saves from Alisson would prove crucial as Firmino stepped inside Conor Coady late on and fired left-footed into the top corner.
As they have done all season, though, Wolves fought on and should have levelled in stoppage time. Somehow, substitute Diogo Jota couldn't convert from six yards after great work from Traore and Jimenez in the build-up.
Nuno Espirito Santo spat his chewing gum out in frustration, while Klopp punched the air knowing his team have passed an almighty test.


birminghammail--2020-01-23--Krzysztof Piatek rejects Aston Villa and Premier League moves - report

It looks like Aston Villa's'move ' for Krzysztof Piatek has hit the rocks after a personal decision by the forward .
Villa were believed to have held talks with AC Milan over a bid for Piatek during parallel discussions with the Rossoneri for goalkeeper Pepe Reina .
Reina eventually joined Villa on a loan-deal , while Milan 's demands for Piatek were too great for Dean Smith 's side .
Newcastle United , Barcelona , Manchester United , Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United amongst others were also believed to be interested the forward .
The hope from the Rossoneri @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Piatek - to help push his transfer fee over the €38m or so that Milan paid for the striker a year ago to bring him in from Piatek .
Piatek has endured a tough season with Milan after a free-scoring one last season .
Milan themselves have n't had a great time in Serie A , and Piatek 's struggles were bolstered when the club moved to bring in Zlatan Ibrahimovic as their main striker .
Piatek sought an exit from the club so that he could play first-team football as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now that Piatek is set to accept a secondary role in the Milan team according to reports from SportMediaSet .
The report also claims that Piatek rejected moves to the Premier League to continue playing for Milan .
However , he will be a third choice forward for the club behind both Ibrahimovic and Rafael Leao .
There 's still plenty of time for him to change his mind and fight elsewhere to be the starter .
As for a late move ?
That 's what deadline day is for..

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It looks like Aston Villa's'move' for Krzysztof Piatek has hit the rocks after a personal decision by the forward.
Villa were believed to have held talks with AC Milan over a bid for Piatek during parallel discussions with the Rossoneri for goalkeeper Pepe Reina.
Reina eventually joined Villa on a loan-deal, while Milan's demands for Piatek were too great for Dean Smith's side.
Newcastle United, Barcelona, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United amongst others were also believed to be interested the forward.
The hope from the Rossoneri was that an auction would be held for Piatek - to help push his transfer fee over the €38m or so that Milan paid for the striker a year ago to bring him in from Piatek.
Piatek has endured a tough season with Milan after a free-scoring one last season. Milan themselves haven't had a great time in Serie A, and Piatek's struggles were bolstered when the club moved to bring in Zlatan Ibrahimovic as their main striker.
Piatek sought an exit from the club so that he could play first-team football as a main forward, but it seems right now that Piatek is set to accept a secondary role in the Milan team according to reports from SportMediaSet.
The report also claims that Piatek rejected moves to the Premier League to continue playing for Milan. However, he will be a third choice forward for the club behind both Ibrahimovic and Rafael Leao.
There's still plenty of time for him to change his mind and fight elsewhere to be the starter. As for a late move? That's what deadline day is for..


birminghammail--2020-01-23--'Excellent' - The Aston Villa fan verdict on new signing's performances

While Aston Villa needed a goalkeeping addition due to the season enduring injury sustained by Tom Heaton at the start of the month , the capture of Pepe Reina was somewhat surprising .
The thirty-seven year old joined Villa from AC Milan on a season-long loan earlier this month , and went straight into the first team despite the promising performances of Orjan Nyland .
Reina made his debut against Brighton , coming up with a key stop to deny Neal Maupay and help Villa win a point , but he managed to improve on that against Watford to secure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , had a pass completion percentage of 79.3 percent , regularly spraying the ball to the fullbacks and Nakamba/Drinkwater/Luiz.He also made two saves - including one crucial stop in the face of goal when Troy Deeney threatened to score to take Watford 's sting away .
The goalkeeper has ensured that Villa have not missed a beat without Heaton , and has even helped the side look pacier and tidier when playing out from the back .
Reina has only been involved in two games so far , but he has enjoyed a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has won over some doubtful supporters .
How has he performed so far ?
Well , when asked for the verdict so far on Reina on our Facebook page , here 's how Villa fans responded : John Williams : Fantastic !
Agile !
Control his box and a commander at the back !
Just what we needed !
Richard Jones : Looks very good , very commanding on Tuesday night against Watford , could be a really good leader Thomas John Smith : Considering keepers are said to be in there prime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of seasons out of him yet .
Jake Bailey : Breath of fresh air .
Made some match winning/point winning saves in both games David Peplow : I think Nyland would ’ ve been just as good so far , Reina hasn ’ t had much to do last 2 games Andrew Beard : Looking good so far , the free kick he launched into the box for the goal was superb , premier league class showing .
Richard Warrier-Thompson : He looks impressive and with him in goal then I think that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been a good signing for us .
UTV forever VTID and in Deano I trust .
Bhupen Mandalia : One of most underrated keepers ... always makes great saves and has already paying us back for Faith we have shown in signing him , experience over youth in between the sticks this season has been critical for this level of football ... Ollie Williams : I think some fans who wrote him off because of his age and questioned if we needed him are looking really silly now .
Matt Loffman : He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by a country mile on Tuesday .
Excellent signing .
Christine Lune : Along with a fit Tom Heaton Villa have possibly two of the best goalkeepers in the PL , Pepe Reina has already jammed his foot in the door to be Villa 's number one with some fabulous saves , roll on Leicester and Bournemouth .
Rich Mills : To get an upgrade on Heaton is outstanding business !
Orlin Avramov : For Brighton game 6.5 - Could save their goal but then excellent reaction at the very end .
For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be saved and created the attack for the Konsa/Mings goal .
Brings confidence to the defenders in front of him and through that to the entire team .
And that while still in adaptation period .
Barry Healy : Did n't think we needed him tbh , but he 's been good for us and has given the defence the backing they need .
Not been able to get to Villa park for a while due to work , but i like what i see .
Patryk Klimkiewicz : Class !
He is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Working his socks off .
Already love this guy .
Ben Bowen : Might even be better than Heaton .
Steven Irvine : So far , amazing his distribution is very good and communication .
Excellent signing .

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While Aston Villa needed a goalkeeping addition due to the season enduring injury sustained by Tom Heaton at the start of the month, the capture of Pepe Reina was somewhat surprising.
The thirty-seven year old joined Villa from AC Milan on a season-long loan earlier this month, and went straight into the first team despite the promising performances of Orjan Nyland.
Reina made his debut against Brighton, coming up with a key stop to deny Neal Maupay and help Villa win a point, but he managed to improve on that against Watford to secure victory for Villa.
Against the Hornets, had a pass completion percentage of 79.3 percent, regularly spraying the ball to the fullbacks and Nakamba/Drinkwater/Luiz.He also made two saves - including one crucial stop in the face of goal when Troy Deeney threatened to score to take Watford's sting away.
The goalkeeper has ensured that Villa have not missed a beat without Heaton, and has even helped the side look pacier and tidier when playing out from the back.
Reina has only been involved in two games so far, but he has enjoyed a hugely positive time at Villa - and has won over some doubtful supporters.
How has he performed so far? Well, when asked for the verdict so far on Reina on our Facebook page, here's how Villa fans responded:
John Williams: Fantastic! Agile! Control his box and a commander at the back! Just what we needed!
Richard Jones: Looks very good, very commanding on Tuesday night against Watford, could be a really good leader
Thomas John Smith: Considering keepers are said to be in there prime between 34-38 we could get a couple of seasons out of him yet.
Jake Bailey: Breath of fresh air. Made some match winning/point winning saves in both games
David Peplow: I think Nyland would’ve been just as good so far, Reina hasn’t had much to do last 2 games
Andrew Beard: Looking good so far , the free kick he launched into the box for the goal was superb, premier league class showing.
Richard Warrier-Thompson: He looks impressive and with him in goal then I think that we will stay up. He's been a good signing for us. UTV forever VTID and in Deano I trust.
Bhupen Mandalia: One of most underrated keepers... always makes great saves and has already paying us back for Faith we have shown in signing him, experience over youth in between the sticks this season has been critical for this level of football...
Ollie Williams: I think some fans who wrote him off because of his age and questioned if we needed him are looking really silly now.
Matt Loffman: He was the best passer of the ball by a country mile on Tuesday. Excellent signing.
Christine Lune: Along with a fit Tom Heaton Villa have possibly two of the best goalkeepers in the PL, Pepe Reina has already jammed his foot in the door to be Villa's number one with some fabulous saves, roll on Leicester and Bournemouth.
Rich Mills: To get an upgrade on Heaton is outstanding business!
Orlin Avramov: For Brighton game 6.5 - Could save their goal but then excellent reaction at the very end. For Watford game 9 - saved what could be saved and created the attack for the Konsa/Mings goal. Brings confidence to the defenders in front of him and through that to the entire team. And that while still in adaptation period.
Barry Healy : Didn't think we needed him tbh, but he's been good for us and has given the defence the backing they need. Not been able to get to Villa park for a while due to work, but i like what i see.
Patryk Klimkiewicz: Class! He is a proper leader of the defence. Working his socks off. Already love this guy.
Ben Bowen: Might even be better than Heaton.
Steven Irvine: So far, amazing his distribution is very good and communication. Excellent signing.


birminghammail--2020-01-23--'Looking at him' - Manager acknowledges interest in Aston Villa striker target

Despite the arrival of Mbwana Ally Samatta Aston Villa are in the market for another senior striker .
One name that has been linked to the club is that of Mehdi Taremi .
The Iranian striker is currently playing in Portugal for Rio Ave. Taremi 's current manager Carlos Carvalhal has n't exactly poured water on the speculation either - confirming that both English and Portuguese teams were interested in the player .
Earlier this week Sky Sports News reported that Villa were set to launch a move for Iranian forward Taremi .
Since his move to Rio Ave , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matches in the Portuguese first division after moving over from Qatar Stars League side Al Gharafa .
Former Villa forward Jonathan Kodjia has just scored a hat-trick for that same club - on his debut .
Interestingly , Taremi 's current manager - former Swansea City boss Carvalhal - has confirmed that English teams are 'looking at him ' .
That comes as no surprise to Carvalhal , who had to convice Taremi to leave Qatar to come to Portgual .
“ I never expected to bring him to Rio Ave 's because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ave can pay to the money he can receive in Qatar was big .
I convinced him .
He 's all about the personality .
He does n't care about money .
He wants to show his abilities in Europe .
It 's a challenge to him . ''
said the Rio Ave manager when speaking to Sky Sports News [ via The Daily Star ] .
“ Never a player like that would be in Rio Ave [ for long ] , so it 's normal now I believe Sporting , Benfica @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' “ I do n't believe .
I am sure because they are asking for information about him .
And I also believe that English teams are looking at him . ''

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Despite the arrival of Mbwana Ally Samatta Aston Villa are in the market for another senior striker.
One name that has been linked to the club is that of Mehdi Taremi. The Iranian striker is currently playing in Portugal for Rio Ave.
Taremi's current manager Carlos Carvalhal hasn't exactly poured water on the speculation either - confirming that both English and Portuguese teams were interested in the player.
Earlier this week Sky Sports News reported that Villa were set to launch a move for Iranian forward Taremi.
Since his move to Rio Ave, Taremi has scored six times in 13 matches in the Portuguese first division after moving over from Qatar Stars League side Al Gharafa. Former Villa forward Jonathan Kodjia has just scored a hat-trick for that same club - on his debut.
Interestingly, Taremi's current manager - former Swansea City boss Carvalhal - has confirmed that English teams are 'looking at him'.
That comes as no surprise to Carvalhal, who had to convice Taremi to leave Qatar to come to Portgual.
“I never expected to bring him to Rio Ave's because of the difference between the money Rio Ave can pay to the money he can receive in Qatar was big. I convinced him. He's all about the personality. He doesn't care about money. He wants to show his abilities in Europe. It's a challenge to him." said the Rio Ave manager when speaking to Sky Sports News [ via The Daily Star].
“Never a player like that would be in Rio Ave [for long], so it's normal now I believe Sporting, Benfica and Porto are looking at him."
“I don't believe. I am sure because they are asking for information about him. And I also believe that English teams are looking at him."


birminghammail--2020-01-23--'It's raining strikers!' - Aston Villa fans react to latest forward update

It 's like buses .
You wait all month for Aston Villa striker news and three updates pop up within a week .
Firstly - Villa signed Mbwana Samatta .
Then they brought in Louie Barry .
Now ?
Keinan Davis is back in first-team training .
It 's been a good week for forwards at Villa .
As for Davis , the Villa starlet was on for a good season until he fell to injury against Wolves in the Carabao Cup .
Davis was seen as a suitable back-up to Wesley - who succumbed to injury himself on New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ viewed as a possible starter or at least rotation option to Wesley .
Davis was said to be nearing a return on New Year 's Eve , but no further update was received until earlier this week - when Dean Smith announced that the striker was back in training .
Now , Aston Villa have confirmed Smith 's words .
Here 's how Villa fans have reacted to Davis ' return : Josh : Finally , this will be like a new signing for him to be back .
Joe : Poor bloke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was fit a few weeks ago .
Jack : Very happy to see this .
Catrin : Very happy to see this .
Dave : I 'm sorry but I do n't rate him hopefully he can come good and prove me wrong..

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It's like buses. You wait all month for Aston Villa striker news and three updates pop up within a week.
Firstly - Villa signed Mbwana Samatta. Then they brought in Louie Barry.
Now? Keinan Davis is back in first-team training. It's been a good week for forwards at Villa.
As for Davis, the Villa starlet was on for a good season until he fell to injury against Wolves in the Carabao Cup. Davis was seen as a suitable back-up to Wesley - who succumbed to injury himself on New Year's Day. He was even viewed as a possible starter or at least rotation option to Wesley.
Davis was said to be nearing a return on New Year's Eve, but no further update was received until earlier this week - when Dean Smith announced that the striker was back in training.
Now, Aston Villa have confirmed Smith's words. Here's how Villa fans have reacted to Davis' return:
Charlie: YES!
George: He’s alive?
Mark Mahon: It’s raining strikers at BH now!!
Jack: GET IN!
Josh: Finally, this will be like a new signing for him to be back.
Joe: Poor bloke could have made a impact if he was fit a few weeks ago.
Kyle: KEINAN KEINAN KEINAN KEINAN!
Jack: Very happy to see this.
Catrin: Very happy to see this.
Dave: I'm sorry but I don't rate him hopefully he can come good and prove me wrong..


birminghammail--2020-01-23--Victoria Derbyshire reveals heartbreaking text from viewer after BBC axe show

Following news that Victoria Derbyshire 's TV show is to be axed , the presenter has shared a message from a viewer saying that the `` life-saving programme '' had helped her when she was `` so alone '' .
The BBC presenter shared the anonymous message , in which the viewer said she had contacted a helpline after seeing a broadcast about women who have escaped abusive relationships .
Derbyshire said the text message was sent while her programme was on air on Thursday .
The message said : `` I sat in front of a lethal bottle of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ news channel all night preparing to die after over 30 years of unbelievable domestic abuse .
`` I was so alone .
`` Then the Victoria Derbyshire programme came on and it was about women who have managed to get away from abusive relationships .
`` I could n't believe it but I listened to every single word and at the end of the programme I contacted the helpline and after talking to someone for an hour I went and flushed the pills away and my children still have a mother .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ valuable , helpful and life-saving programme . ''
The woman added that there would be a `` public outcry '' over the decision .
The award-winning BBC Two current affairs show is being pulled from the schedule because of cuts at the broadcaster .

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Following news that Victoria Derbyshire's TV show is to be axed, the presenter has shared a message from a viewer saying that the "life-saving programme" had helped her when she was "so alone".
The BBC presenter shared the anonymous message, in which the viewer said she had contacted a helpline after seeing a broadcast about women who have escaped abusive relationships.
Derbyshire said the text message was sent while her programme was on air on Thursday.
The message said: "I sat in front of a lethal bottle of sleeping pills from 8pm watching the BBC news channel all night preparing to die after over 30 years of unbelievable domestic abuse.
"I was so alone.
"Then the Victoria Derbyshire programme came on and it was about women who have managed to get away from abusive relationships.
"I couldn't believe it but I listened to every single word and at the end of the programme I contacted the helpline and after talking to someone for an hour I went and flushed the pills away and my children still have a mother.
"How can you dare axe this very valuable, helpful and life-saving programme."
The woman added that there would be a "public outcry" over the decision.
The award-winning BBC Two current affairs show is being pulled from the schedule because of cuts at the broadcaster.


birminghammail--2020-01-23--Woman who revealed James Bulger killer Jon Venables' identity spared jail

A woman who posted a photo said to show one of James Bulger 's killers on Facebook has been spared jail .
Tina McGuire , 53 , breached a worldwide ban on revealing Jon Venables 's identity by posting the picture , as well as a name Venables was said to be using and the prison where he was allegedly being held .
McGuire , from Ammanford , Carmarthenshire , admitted contempt of court by breaching the 2001 injunction , which bans the publication of anything purporting to reveal the identities , appearance or whereabouts of Venables and Robert Thompson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with new identities since being released from a life sentence for the kidnap , torture and murder of two-year-old James in February 1993 , when they were aged 10 .
At a High Court hearing in London on Thursday , McGuire was sentenced to eight months ' imprisonment suspended for 15 months .
Lord Justice Davis , sitting with Mrs Justice May , said the case was `` close to the line '' for an immediate prison sentence , but that - in light of `` the early , frank admission , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not to infringe again and the psychiatric report '' - the sentence could be suspended .
McGuire was also ordered to pay legal fees of £3,000 .
Katherine Hardcastle , representing the Solicitor General , earlier told the court the case was brought against McGuire for `` a post made by Ms McGuire on her personal Facebook page on February 20 2018 '' , shortly after the 25th anniversary of the murder .
The barrister added McGuire 's post - which was shared 627 times - was the second time she had attempted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On November 24 2017 , McGuire posted on Facebook a picture purporting to be of Venables as an adult with a caption which encouraged others to `` share this as much as possible as this photograph I posted this morning was removed '' .
That post was shared nearly 130,000 times , liked by 2,800 other Facebook users and attracted 3,400 comments , the court was told .
Ms Hardcastle submitted the reference to another photograph being removed `` demonstrates that there were two posts on that day '' , making the February @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which she had purported to post a picture of Venables in three months '' .
She said the contempt proceedings were not brought in relation to that post because of legal issues with her first police interview , but said it provided `` essential context '' for the later post .
The barrister added it was `` notable '' the November 2017 post `` included a photograph of a different man to the February 20 post '' , and that McGuire had admitted in interview at least `` one of those images must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ observed it was `` particularly troubling that two separate men seem to have been identified '' as Venables .
Ms Hardcastle said the posts posed a risk of `` serious harm '' to Venables as well as `` those mistakenly identified as Venables '' .
John Hipkin , representing McGuire , accepted `` this is an extremely serious matter '' , but asked the court to suspend any sentence imposed on his client .
He said there was `` a real prospect of rehabilitation '' and said McGuire had since withdrawn from all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who appeared in court in a black and white blouse , showed little emotion when the sentence was passed .

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A woman who posted a photo said to show one of James Bulger's killers on Facebook has been spared jail.
Tina McGuire, 53, breached a worldwide ban on revealing Jon Venables's identity by posting the picture, as well as a name Venables was said to be using and the prison where he was allegedly being held.
McGuire, from Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, admitted contempt of court by breaching the 2001 injunction, which bans the publication of anything purporting to reveal the identities, appearance or whereabouts of Venables and Robert Thompson.
The pair have been living anonymously with new identities since being released from a life sentence for the kidnap, torture and murder of two-year-old James in February 1993, when they were aged 10.
At a High Court hearing in London on Thursday, McGuire was sentenced to eight months' imprisonment suspended for 15 months.
Lord Justice Davis, sitting with Mrs Justice May, said the case was "close to the line" for an immediate prison sentence, but that - in light of "the early, frank admission, the remorse, the stated and evidenced determination not to infringe again and the psychiatric report" - the sentence could be suspended.
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McGuire was also ordered to pay legal fees of £3,000.
Katherine Hardcastle, representing the Solicitor General, earlier told the court the case was brought against McGuire for "a post made by Ms McGuire on her personal Facebook page on February 20 2018", shortly after the 25th anniversary of the murder.
The barrister added McGuire's post - which was shared 627 times - was the second time she had attempted to post information purportedly about Venables.
On November 24 2017, McGuire posted on Facebook a picture purporting to be of Venables as an adult with a caption which encouraged others to "share this as much as possible as this photograph I posted this morning was removed".
That post was shared nearly 130,000 times, liked by 2,800 other Facebook users and attracted 3,400 comments, the court was told.
Ms Hardcastle submitted the reference to another photograph being removed "demonstrates that there were two posts on that day", making the February 2018 post "the third occasion on which she had purported to post a picture of Venables in three months".
She said the contempt proceedings were not brought in relation to that post because of legal issues with her first police interview, but said it provided "essential context" for the later post.
The barrister added it was "notable" the November 2017 post "included a photograph of a different man to the February 20 post", and that McGuire had admitted in interview at least "one of those images must be wrong".
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Lord Justice Davis observed it was "particularly troubling that two separate men seem to have been identified" as Venables.
Ms Hardcastle said the posts posed a risk of "serious harm" to Venables as well as "those mistakenly identified as Venables".
John Hipkin, representing McGuire, accepted "this is an extremely serious matter", but asked the court to suspend any sentence imposed on his client.
He said there was "a real prospect of rehabilitation" and said McGuire had since withdrawn from all forms of social media.
McGuire, who appeared in court in a black and white blouse, showed little emotion when the sentence was passed.


birminghammail--2020-01-23--Vile predator who posed as boy to groom kids on teen dating site jailed

A predator who posed as a boy on a teenage dating site to groom children into sexual activity has been jailed for six years , police said .
Valmiki Rampersad , 47 , targeted at least 21 girls aged 13 to 15 with a fake profile on the popular site mylol.com and quickly engaged them in highly explicit sex talk and live camera chats , Scotland Yard said .
He admitted 26 offences at Croydon Crown Court and was placed on the sex offender 's register for life after being sentenced on Thursday , according to the force .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , south London , admitted four counts of causing or inciting a girl aged 13 to 15 to engage in sexual activity , 21 counts of engaging in sexual communication with a child and one count of making indecent photographs of a child .
Detective Constable Tom Ward said : `` Rampersad used social media to prey on young vulnerable teenage girls , invading the privacy of their own homes for the sole purpose of gaining sexual gratification .
`` I would like to praise the courage of those girls who have spoken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe that there may be other victims who have not come forward or been identified .
I would encourage anyone who has been coerced in such a way to contact the police . ''
His offences were committed between October 2017 and September 2018 , the Metropolitan Police said .

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A predator who posed as a boy on a teenage dating site to groom children into sexual activity has been jailed for six years, police said.
Valmiki Rampersad, 47, targeted at least 21 girls aged 13 to 15 with a fake profile on the popular site mylol.com and quickly engaged them in highly explicit sex talk and live camera chats, Scotland Yard said.
He admitted 26 offences at Croydon Crown Court and was placed on the sex offender's register for life after being sentenced on Thursday, according to the force.
The pervert, of Tudor Drive, Morden, south London, admitted four counts of causing or inciting a girl aged 13 to 15 to engage in sexual activity, 21 counts of engaging in sexual communication with a child and one count of making indecent photographs of a child.
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Detective Constable Tom Ward said: "Rampersad used social media to prey on young vulnerable teenage girls, invading the privacy of their own homes for the sole purpose of gaining sexual gratification.
"I would like to praise the courage of those girls who have spoken with us.
"However, we believe that there may be other victims who have not come forward or been identified. I would encourage anyone who has been coerced in such a way to contact the police."
His offences were committed between October 2017 and September 2018, the Metropolitan Police said.


birminghammail--2020-01-23--Teen's 'lucky escape' after car smashes into tree

A teenage boy had a lucky escape after crashing his car headlong into a huge tree outside a house in Solihull .
West Midlands Fire Service tweeted the news and dramatic pictures of the incident following the shocking smash which happened yesterday afternoon ( January 22 ) .
Firefighters said the teen was ' a very lucky lad to walk away . '
It 's not known where in the town the collision occured but fire crew from Solihull Fire station said the crash was a result of greasy roads and possibly going too fast .
Police are understood to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the smash .
Solihull Fire tweeted this : `` Speed + Poor judgement + Greasy roads vs Tree = 1 very lucky lad to walk away yesterday , and thankfully no one else involved , lad picked up soon after by @ SolihullPolice @ WMPolice . ''
In a separate , unrelated incident a bus smashed into a tree in Lode Lane , Solihull last year after a van collided with the double-decker vehicle .
A teenage boy was injured in the horror crash on the major route which runs through Solihull .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ driver free from the wreckage due to his injuries .
Both the man and boy , who was a passenger in the van , were taken to Heartlands Hospital with injuries not thought to be life-threatening .
Fortunately , no passengers were hurt , WMAS previously said .

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A teenage boy had a lucky escape after crashing his car headlong into a huge tree outside a house in Solihull.
West Midlands Fire Service tweeted the news and dramatic pictures of the incident following the shocking smash which happened yesterday afternoon (January 22).
Firefighters said the teen was 'a very lucky lad to walk away.'
It's not known where in the town the collision occured but fire crew from Solihull Fire station said the crash was a result of greasy roads and possibly going too fast.
Police are understood to have picked up the teenager shortly after the smash.
Solihull Fire tweeted this: " Speed + Poor judgement + Greasy roads vs Tree = 1 very lucky lad to walk away yesterday, and thankfully no one else involved, lad picked up soon after by @SolihullPolice @WMPolice."
In a separate, unrelated incident a bus smashed into a tree in Lode Lane, Solihull last year after a van collided with the double-decker vehicle.
A teenage boy was injured in the horror crash on the major route which runs through Solihull.
Firefighters were forced to cut the van driver free from the wreckage due to his injuries.
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Both the man and boy, who was a passenger in the van, were taken to Heartlands Hospital with injuries not thought to be life-threatening.
Fortunately, no passengers were hurt, WMAS previously said.


birminghammail--2020-01-23--HS2's spiralling costs sparks fierce clash among peers as controversy continues

Peers have clashed over the spiralling cost of the controversial HS2 high-speed rail project .
Tory former Cabinet minister Lord Forsyth of Drumlean called for a major re-think of the scheme , linking London with the Midlands and the North .
He warned it would do little to help `` long-neglected '' commuters in the North and was a `` poor reflection of the UK 's rail investment needs '' .
But Labour former transport secretary Lord Adonis warned against pulling the whole project `` up by the roots '' and ending up with even bigger costs to upgrade existing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ curse of stop-start infrastructure planning '' had `` bedevilled '' planning for the last 100 years and insisted all the criticisms raised recently had been considered exhaustively before .
The exchanges came as the Lords debated a report by the Economic Affairs Committee , which raised a catalogue of concerns over the scheme and urged a re-think by the Government .
Lord Forsyth , who chairs the committee , was critical of the spiralling costs of HS2 , which could reach up to £106 billion , according to a leaked Government-commissioned review .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the project is required and the Government must act to ensure the benefits of HS2 are not geographically uneven , and do not entrench the uneven economic divide between North and South that already exists . ''
Lord Adonis told peers the HS2 project would free up huge capacity for commuter and freight traffic .
`` Let 's not pull this whole thing up by the roots again and end up doubling or trebling the cost , '' Lord Adonis added .
Former head of the civil service and independent crossbencher Lord @ @ @ @ @ @ @ current wobble and get on with delivering '' the project .
Labour 's Lord Berkeley , former deputy chairman of the Oakervee review of HS2 , said he was not for or against the high-speed rail project , but he was against the `` unnecessarily '' high cost .
Lord Berkeley , who has issued a dissenting response to the review panel 's unpublished report , said the project did not deliver what it `` says on the tin '' .
He told the Lords : `` I do n't think it helps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester , Leeds , Sheffield to commute to work any better from the towns and villages outside . ''
Transport minister Baroness Vere of Norbiton confirmed the Government will make its decision on the project 's future next month .
Lady Vere acknowledged there were pros and cons to the scheme and if it did proceed it would probably be the largest infrastructure project in Europe , unlocking `` much needed rail capacity '' .
She told peers : `` The decision as to whether and how to proceed with HS2 is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made . ''
The Government will make the decision in February taking account the views of peers , the independent panel and reports by other bodies , Lady Vere said .

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Peers have clashed over the spiralling cost of the controversial HS2 high-speed rail project.
Tory former Cabinet minister Lord Forsyth of Drumlean called for a major re-think of the scheme, linking London with the Midlands and the North.
He warned it would do little to help "long-neglected" commuters in the North and was a "poor reflection of the UK's rail investment needs".
But Labour former transport secretary Lord Adonis warned against pulling the whole project "up by the roots" and ending up with even bigger costs to upgrade existing lines.
Lord Adonis said the "curse of stop-start infrastructure planning" had "bedevilled" planning for the last 100 years and insisted all the criticisms raised recently had been considered exhaustively before.
The exchanges came as the Lords debated a report by the Economic Affairs Committee, which raised a catalogue of concerns over the scheme and urged a re-think by the Government.
Lord Forsyth, who chairs the committee, was critical of the spiralling costs of HS2, which could reach up to £106 billion, according to a leaked Government-commissioned review.
He said: "A new appraisal of the project is required and the Government must act to ensure the benefits of HS2 are not geographically uneven, and do not entrench the uneven economic divide between North and South that already exists."
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Lord Adonis told peers the HS2 project would free up huge capacity for commuter and freight traffic.
"Let's not pull this whole thing up by the roots again and end up doubling or trebling the cost," Lord Adonis added.
Former head of the civil service and independent crossbencher Lord Kerslake urged ministers to "overcome the current wobble and get on with delivering" the project.
Labour's Lord Berkeley, former deputy chairman of the Oakervee review of HS2, said he was not for or against the high-speed rail project, but he was against the "unnecessarily" high cost.
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Lord Berkeley, who has issued a dissenting response to the review panel's unpublished report, said the project did not deliver what it "says on the tin".
He told the Lords: "I don't think it helps people in the centres of Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield to commute to work any better from the towns and villages outside."
Transport minister Baroness Vere of Norbiton confirmed the Government will make its decision on the project's future next month.
Lady Vere acknowledged there were pros and cons to the scheme and if it did proceed it would probably be the largest infrastructure project in Europe, unlocking "much needed rail capacity".
She told peers: "The decision as to whether and how to proceed with HS2 is not an easy one but it must be made."
The Government will make the decision in February taking account the views of peers, the independent panel and reports by other bodies, Lady Vere said.


birminghammail--2020-01-23--Coronavirus outbreak is spreading - but questions remain about threat to UK

As the death toll from the new coronavirus climbs , questions remain about how it spread to humans and how much of a threat it poses across the world .
Cases have been confirmed in the US , Japan , South Korea and Thailand , while there are understood to be at least five suspected cases being tested in the UK .
Now , fears are growing that the increased travel expected over the upcoming Lunar New Year period could aid the spread .
But just how worried should we be in the UK ?
How does this compare with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new coronavirus appears to be less severe than its predecessors .
Paul Hunter , professor in medicine at the University of East Anglia , said typical flu epidemics can kill tens of thousands of people , but that previous new coronavirus outbreaks have led to fewer deaths .
For example , severe acute respiratory syndrome ( Sars ) killed about 800 people , while Middle East respiratory syndrome ( Mers ) led to about 450 deaths .
Prof Hunter said : `` This new strain seems to be rather less lethal than the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still change .
`` All new outbreaks are worrying , especially in the early weeks when it is not clear how the outbreak could progress .
I think it unlikely that the Wuhan coronavirus will cause a major public health issue in the UK , in large part because of our existing health system . ''
US researchers writing in the journal JAMA also said the fatality rate appears to be lower than that of Sars or Mers .
Catharine Paules and colleagues wrote : `` The extent , if any , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sustained epidemic remains an open and critical question . ''
How easily can it be transmitted ?
The World Health Organisation ( WHO ) said on Thursday it was `` too early '' to declare a public health emergency of international concern .
The body said there is evidence of transmission between people in close contact , such as families or those in health care settings .
But it said it has not seen any evidence of onward transmission .
Dr Andrew Freedman , reader in infectious diseases at Cardiff University , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus is .
He said : `` This is important in determining the risk of a much larger outbreak developing , with spread to people who have not travelled to Wuhan .
It is likely that the US and other countries will be considering what further measures are needed to limit the risk of more cases arriving from China . ''
What is the risk to the UK ?
England 's chief medical officer , Professor Chris Whitty , has revised the risk to the UK population from very low to low .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is one of the first countries to develop a test for coronavirus and the NHS is ready to respond to any cases .
He added : `` The public can be assured that the whole of the UK is always well prepared for these type of outbreaks and we will remain vigilant and keep our response under constant review in light of emerging scientific evidence . ''
The Foreign Office has advised against all but essential travel to Wuhan , but has not changed its advice on other destinations which have reported cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK ?
A handful of cases have been identified abroad , including in Japan and the US , but there have been no confirmed cases in the UK .
Officials from Public Health England have been monitoring direct flights from Wuhan city to the UK .
Professor Neil Ferguson , director of the Medical Research Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis , said the UK is not a major destination of visitors travelling out of Wuhan .
But , he said : `` Border screening and in this case , in the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not 100 per cent foolproof - there could be a mild case . ''
In addition , the screening will only catch people already showing symptoms .
Dr Nathalie MacDermott , NIHR academic clinical lecturer , King 's College London , said : `` It is wise to implement checks at this stage given the evidence on increasing spread of the virus to other countries and across continents , but largely for the purpose of being in contact with travellers from affected regions in case they become unwell .
`` If they were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become unwell in the future it will allow more prompt isolation and testing of the patient , with appropriate tracing of any people the patient may have been in contact with .
`` This will hopefully limit the amount of people the person may have contact with while unwell and so limit the spread of the virus . ''

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As the death toll from the new coronavirus climbs, questions remain about how it spread to humans and how much of a threat it poses across the world.
Cases have been confirmed in the US, Japan, South Korea and Thailand, while there are understood to be at least five suspected cases being tested in the UK.
Now, fears are growing that the increased travel expected over the upcoming Lunar New Year period could aid the spread.
But just how worried should we be in the UK?
How does this compare with previous outbreaks?
Several experts say the new coronavirus appears to be less severe than its predecessors.
Paul Hunter, professor in medicine at the University of East Anglia, said typical flu epidemics can kill tens of thousands of people, but that previous new coronavirus outbreaks have led to fewer deaths.
For example, severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars) killed about 800 people, while Middle East respiratory syndrome (Mers) led to about 450 deaths.
Prof Hunter said: "This new strain seems to be rather less lethal than the previous two outbreaks, however this could still change.
"All new outbreaks are worrying, especially in the early weeks when it is not clear how the outbreak could progress. I think it unlikely that the Wuhan coronavirus will cause a major public health issue in the UK, in large part because of our existing health system."
US researchers writing in the journal JAMA also said the fatality rate appears to be lower than that of Sars or Mers.
Catharine Paules and colleagues wrote: "The extent, if any, to which such transmission might lead to a sustained epidemic remains an open and critical question."
How easily can it be transmitted?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Thursday it was "too early" to declare a public health emergency of international concern.
The body said there is evidence of transmission between people in close contact, such as families or those in health care settings.
But it said it has not seen any evidence of onward transmission.
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Dr Andrew Freedman, reader in infectious diseases at Cardiff University, said it is not clear how contagious the virus is.
He said: "This is important in determining the risk of a much larger outbreak developing, with spread to people who have not travelled to Wuhan. It is likely that the US and other countries will be considering what further measures are needed to limit the risk of more cases arriving from China."
What is the risk to the UK?
England's chief medical officer, Professor Chris Whitty, has revised the risk to the UK population from very low to low.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the UK is one of the first countries to develop a test for coronavirus and the NHS is ready to respond to any cases.
He added: "The public can be assured that the whole of the UK is always well prepared for these type of outbreaks and we will remain vigilant and keep our response under constant review in light of emerging scientific evidence."
The Foreign Office has advised against all but essential travel to Wuhan, but has not changed its advice on other destinations which have reported cases.
Could cases be confirmed in the UK?
A handful of cases have been identified abroad, including in Japan and the US, but there have been no confirmed cases in the UK.
Officials from Public Health England have been monitoring direct flights from Wuhan city to the UK.
Professor Neil Ferguson, director of the Medical Research Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis, said the UK is not a major destination of visitors travelling out of Wuhan.
But, he said: "Border screening and in this case, in the UK, alerting the health system, is not 100 per cent foolproof - there could be a mild case."
In addition, the screening will only catch people already showing symptoms.
Dr Nathalie MacDermott, NIHR academic clinical lecturer, King's College London, said: "It is wise to implement checks at this stage given the evidence on increasing spread of the virus to other countries and across continents, but largely for the purpose of being in contact with travellers from affected regions in case they become unwell.
"If they were to be unwell at the airport or become unwell in the future it will allow more prompt isolation and testing of the patient, with appropriate tracing of any people the patient may have been in contact with.
"This will hopefully limit the amount of people the person may have contact with while unwell and so limit the spread of the virus."


birminghammail--2020-01-23--'The first name' - Man Utd & Chelsea told to sign Wolves star

Chelsea legend Joe Cole has told Tottenham , Chelsea and Manchester United that they should be looking at signing Wolves star Raul Jimenez to solve their striking issues .
The trio of top-four chasers are all believed to be in the market for a new forward during the January transfer window , as they are struggling for consistency in the final third and also face injury concerns .
While they have all been linked with a host of top names across Europe but Cole has questioned why they are not looking at signing Wolves ace Jimenez .
The Mexico international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six assists in the Premier League this season , making himself one of the most reliable forwards in English football .
As a result , Cole , admitting that Wolves fans wo n't thank him for saying it , pushed for his former side , as well as Spurs and United , to make a move for the 28-year-old .
“ Wolves fans won ’ t thank me for saying this but if I ’ m Chelsea , Tottenham or Manchester United , with a chequebook ready to go , he ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BT Sport .
“ If you want someone to make an instant impact in your team , he knows the league , he knows the flow of English football .
It ’ s all well and good being part of a project but when United , Tottenham or Chelsea come for you , it will maybe turn your head .
“ For me , he could quite easily play in any one of those teams , he ’ s got so much ability .
He ’ s one of my favourite players to @ @ @

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Chelsea legend Joe Cole has told Tottenham, Chelsea and Manchester United that they should be looking at signing Wolves star Raul Jimenez to solve their striking issues.
The trio of top-four chasers are all believed to be in the market for a new forward during the January transfer window, as they are struggling for consistency in the final third and also face injury concerns.
While they have all been linked with a host of top names across Europe but Cole has questioned why they are not looking at signing Wolves ace Jimenez.
The Mexico international has netted scored 10 goals and contributed six assists in the Premier League this season, making himself one of the most reliable forwards in English football.
As a result, Cole, admitting that Wolves fans won't thank him for saying it, pushed for his former side, as well as Spurs and United, to make a move for the 28-year-old.
“Wolves fans won’t thank me for saying this but if I’m Chelsea, Tottenham or Manchester United, with a chequebook ready to go, he’s the first name,” he told BT Sport.
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“If you want someone to make an instant impact in your team, he knows the league, he knows the flow of English football. It’s all well and good being part of a project but when United, Tottenham or Chelsea come for you, it will maybe turn your head.
“For me, he could quite easily play in any one of those teams, he’s got so much ability. He’s one of my favourite players to watch.”


birminghammail--2020-01-23--'Perfect' - Liverpool fans go nuts over Wolves team news

Liverpool fans have been reacting to tonight 's team that will face Wolverhampton Wanderers .
Jurgen Klopp 's side are @ @ @ @ @ League clash as they hope to keep up their unbeaten record that has seen them @ @ @ @ @ over Manchester City at the top of the League with two games in hand over @ @ @ @ @ It 's all set up to be an interesting battle , with Wolves able to @ @ @ @ @ in fourth place to three points .
The Reds have made no changes to the @ @ @ @ @ 2-0 at Anfield on Sunday , Klopp surprisingly sticking with the same XI he fielded @ @ @ @ @ Liverpool supporters have had their say on the teams .
Here 's the pick of @ @ @ @ @ ...

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Liverpool fans have been reacting to tonight's team that will face Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Jurgen Klopp's side are at Molineux for a Premier League clash as they hope to keep up their unbeaten record that has seen them establish a 13 point lead over Manchester City at the top of the League with two games in hand over Pep Guardiola's side.
It's all set up to be an interesting battle, with Wolves able to close the gap to Chelsea in fourth place to three points.
The Reds have made no changes to the side that beat Manchester United 2-0 at Anfield on Sunday, Klopp surprisingly sticking with the same XI he fielded last time out.
And Liverpool supporters have had their say on the teams.
Here's the pick of the reaction on social media...
@ VirgilVanDijk04 : Yes
@ TheImmortalKop : WHAT A TEAMM
@ ftbloliver : is right la
@ ahmedlfc : WHAT A LINEUP
@ LFCOwen96 : PERFECT TEAM
@ DxnLFC_ : unchanged, let’s have it
@ lfcnxck : VIRGILLLL
@ FirminoSZN : WHAT A TEAM, 3 POINTS PLEASE
@ ChrisvLFC : AAAH BEAUTIFUL WHAT A TEAM LET'SSS GOOO


birminghammail--2020-01-23--Wolves vs Liverpool team news: Nuno handed boost as Klopp XI revealed

Wolverhampton Wanderers are boosted by the returns of Willy Boly and Diogo Jota to the squad against Liverpool tonight .
@ @ @ @ @ to hold the key duo in reserve and stick with the same starting XI which @ @ @ @ @ Saturday .
But Boly , who has been sidelined for three months due to a @ @ @ @ @ are available to add some extra quality to Nuno ’ s bench .
Despite finishing @ @ @ @ @ a 3-5-2 system , Wolves are expected to line up in their usual 3-4-3 formation @ @ @ @ @ Klopp , meanwhile , names an unchanged Liverpool team from their 2-0 win over Manchester @ @ @ @

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Wolverhampton Wanderers are boosted by the returns of Willy Boly and Diogo Jota to the squad against Liverpool tonight.
Nuno Espirito Santo has decided to hold the key duo in reserve and stick with the same starting XI which performed heroically at Southampton on Saturday.
But Boly, who has been sidelined for three months due to a fractured fibula, and Jota are available to add some extra quality to Nuno’s bench.
Despite finishing Saturday’s game in a 3-5-2 system, Wolves are expected to line up in their usual 3-4-3 formation against the Reds.
Jurgen Klopp, meanwhile, names an unchanged Liverpool team from their 2-0 win over Manchester United on Sunday.
Wolves (3-4-3): Patricio; Dendoncker, Coady, Saiss; Doherty, Neves, Moutinho, Jonny; Adama, Jimenez, Neto
Subs: Ruddy, Boly, Kilman, Giles, Gibbs-White, Jota, Ashley-Seal
Liverpool (4-3-3): Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson, Henderson, Wijnaldum, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Mane, Salah, Firmino
Subs: Adrian, Fabinho, Minamino, Origi, Matip, Jones, Williams


birminghammail--2020-01-23--Boss offers transfer update on Leeds United and Aston Villa target - report

Hull City boss Grant McCann has reportedly admitted that his club may be forced to sell prized asset Jarrod Bowen - linked with a move to Aston Villa amongst other clubs - if the forward does n't agree to an offered contract .
The player is wanted by a number of teams in England 's top and second tiers .
Leeds United , West Brom , Aston Villa and Newcastle United have been liked with Bowen .
This is potentially why no bid has been received by Hull - on McCann 's word according to reports .
Clubs may be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision on his Hull future - and while an extension to his current deal has been triggered - Hull will reap more of a reward for their development of the forward should be agree to new terms .
However , their hand may be forced if Bowen does n't sign - although it is believed that he has Hull 's best interests in mind , as well as his own .
Hull are looking to sell - but their wantaway players are n't really of much interest to Villa .
“ We ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Markus Henriksen and David Milinkovic are the two that spring to mind .
We ’ re still working on them , ” said Hull manager McCann at his pre match press conference .

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Hull City boss Grant McCann has reportedly admitted that his club may be forced to sell prized asset Jarrod Bowen - linked with a move to Aston Villa amongst other clubs - if the forward doesn't agree to an offered contract.
The player is wanted by a number of teams in England's top and second tiers. Leeds United, West Brom, Aston Villa and Newcastle United have been liked with Bowen.
This is potentially why no bid has been received by Hull - on McCann's word according to reports.
Clubs may be waiting for Bowen to make a final decision on his Hull future - and while an extension to his current deal has been triggered - Hull will reap more of a reward for their development of the forward should be agree to new terms.
However, their hand may be forced if Bowen doesn't sign - although it is believed that he has Hull's best interests in mind, as well as his own.
Hull are looking to sell - but their wantaway players aren't really of much interest to Villa.
“We’re just focusing on the outs really. Markus Henriksen and David Milinkovic are the two that spring to mind. We’re still working on them,” said Hull manager McCann at his pre match press conference.


birminghammail--2020-01-24--First picture of tragic husband killed by Birmingham woman Deborah Carroll in drunk row over music

This is the first picture of a tragic husband killed by a Birmingham woman .
Deborah Carroll has been jailed for life for murdering her husband after a two-week trial at Birmingham Crown Court .
Carroll , aged 53 , stabbed husband John in the chest after a row in the early hours of Tuesday 2 April last year .
John , 52 , had been out drinking with a friend the previous afternoon and when they returned to his home address in Alwold Court , Barnes Hill , the pair carried on drinking with wife Deborah .
John ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the court that the row erupted over something trivial and Deborah Carroll stabbed her husband without warning with a kitchen knife as he sat on a chair in the kitchen .
He died in hospital later the same day .
Detective Inspector Hannah Whitehouse , from the force ’ s homicide unit , said : “ This is a very tragic case where an alcohol-fuelled domestic dispute got out of hand and resulted in a violent attack leaving Mr Carroll with fatal injuries .
Carroll was sentenced to life in prison today ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be eligible to apply for parole for 10 years .
In passing sentence Judge Melbourne Inman QC said the incident started after the defendant had asked her husband to turn music down and that he had smashed her iPad .
He said : `` Although drunk , I do not consider that Mr Carroll was particularly vulnerable .
It was a domestic row which spiralled far beyond what it should have done .
`` It is quite clear there was no premeditation .
It was a violent over-reaction to the actions of Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caused would not normally cause someone 's death and went on : `` You immediately regretted what you had done .
You are extremely sorry for killing the man you loved . ''
Benjamin Nolan QC , defending , said : `` This was a single blow of moderate force .
`` This was a spontaneous act .
It was a reaction to what had occured .
`` There was a degree of provocation .
The iPad which she she used to communicate with members of her family had been smashed before her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other and she has suffered grieving for a considerable period of time as a result of that death . ''

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This is the first picture of a tragic husband killed by a Birmingham woman.
Deborah Carroll has been jailed for life for murdering her husband after a two-week trial at Birmingham Crown Court.
Carroll, aged 53, stabbed husband John in the chest after a row in the early hours of Tuesday 2 April last year.
John, 52, had been out drinking with a friend the previous afternoon and when they returned to his home address in Alwold Court, Barnes Hill, the pair carried on drinking with wife Deborah.
John’s friend witnessed the attack and told the court that the row erupted over something trivial and Deborah Carroll stabbed her husband without warning with a kitchen knife as he sat on a chair in the kitchen. He died in hospital later the same day.
Detective Inspector Hannah Whitehouse, from the force’s homicide unit, said: “This is a very tragic case where an alcohol-fuelled domestic dispute got out of hand and resulted in a violent attack leaving Mr Carroll with fatal injuries.
“Our thoughts remain with John’s family."
Carroll was sentenced to life in prison today (Friday 24 Jan) and will not be eligible to apply for parole for 10 years.
In passing sentence Judge Melbourne Inman QC said the incident started after the defendant had asked her husband to turn music down and that he had smashed her iPad.
He said: "Although drunk, I do not consider that Mr Carroll was particularly vulnerable. It was a domestic row which spiralled far beyond what it should have done.
"It is quite clear there was no premeditation. It was a violent over-reaction to the actions of Mr Carroll."
(Image: WMP)
He said the injury caused would not normally cause someone's death and went on: "You immediately regretted what you had done. You are extremely sorry for killing the man you loved."
Benjamin Nolan QC, defending, said: "This was a single blow of moderate force.
"This was a spontaneous act. It was a reaction to what had occured.
"There was a degree of provocation. The iPad which she she used to communicate with members of her family had been smashed before her eyes.
"They cared for each other and she has suffered grieving for a considerable period of time as a result of that death."


birminghammail--2020-01-24--Schoolgirl defies doctors to wake up from coma after sore throat turned to sepsis

A brave schoolgirl defied the odds to wake up from a coma after contracting deadly sepsis - from a sore throat .
Kiah Stone-Richards , 12 , went to bed with a throat infection but rapidly went downhill through the night .
She had developed sepsis withing hours – a life-threatening infection which occurs when the body starts attacking its own organs .
The little girl was rushed to hospital where her mum Hayley , 32 , found her surrounded by 25 doctors and nurses battling to save her life .
Kiah was hooked up to a life-support machine and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bravely fought off the infection and woke nearly eight days later .
Hayley , a dental receptionist , from Hucknall in Nottingham , said : “ I ’ d never even heard of sepsis let alone the symptoms .
“ One minute Kiah was fine and the next minute she was hooked up to a life-support machine .
“ At one point , she was surrounded by 25 doctors and nurses fighting to save her life .
“ It was like an episode of Casualty .
It just didn ’ t feel real @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ Will she survive this ?
’ and they couldn ’ t tell me .
“ I thought that was it - I was going to lose my little girl . ''
Kiah , who was a perfectly ‘ fit and healthy ’ , came home one evening after school in December 2018 , complaining that she felt unwell .
She 'd lost her appetite and Hayley and dad , Asa Richards , 37 , a machine driver , thought she might have flu , so tucked her up in bed .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ school , but she began to rapidly go downhill in a matter of hours .
She was found ‘ blue and unresponsive ’ by her grandmother Sharon , 53 .
Hayley said : “ The day before Kiah went to hospital she seemed fine .
“ We went to Tesco after school for a quick shop and she was skipping around the aisles with her little sister .
“ But the moment she stepped through the door she was complaining of feeling unwell and she called me upstairs in a panic because she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I thought she was just coming down with the flu so I got her some Calpol and put her to bed .
“ The next day I left for work and she seemed a bit unwell still but fine .
`` Later that day I checked my phone and I felt a twinge of panic because I had loads of missed calls from my mum .
“ She said Kiah wasn ’ t doing well , they had called 999 and paramedics were there .
“ Apparently she had been hot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when mum saw a rash appearing all over her body .
“ The worst part was that they didn ’ t know what was wrong , but at the time I thought it was meningitis .
“ I had no idea it would be something just as serious.
” Hayley rushed to Queens Medical Centre , Nottingham , where she found her little girl surrounded by doctors and nurses who were battling to save her life .
Hayley said : “ The staff had to prepare me for what I was about to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help Kiah , but it was still a shock .
“ I begged them to keep her alive , I was completely and utterly terrified .
“ She looked so pale and when I gave her a kiss she felt cold to the touch .
“ The next 24 hours were crucial and we had no idea if she was going to pull through .
`` They put her in an induced coma when she got into resus because her body was shutting down and it was the safest thing to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' The doctors explained that Kiah had developed sepsis – a life-threatening condition which occurs when the body 's immune system starts attacking its own organs in an attempt to fight off infection .
Hayley said : “ It ’ s hard to spot sepsis , there are lots of symptoms , and I would never have thought to look out for it .
“ They think it all started from a throat infection .
“ The doctors had to drill a hole in her shin in order to ‘ pump ’ a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help her fight the infection .
“ She was hooked-up to a life-support machine and put in a medically induced coma , all we could do was wait .
“ The next few days were a roller coaster – lots of ups and downs .
`` We were given a room to sleep in on the intensive care ward so we were there 24 hours a day but we did n't really do much sleeping .
`` Every hour was crucial and the doctors are updating you hour by hour .
`` They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but it 's hard to rest thinking that hour could be the last you have with your daughter .
`` It was also very scary for Myla-Rae to see her sister like that .
`` Myla-Rae understands when someone is poorly but they can normally still walk and talk , she 's never seen someone as unwell as her sister , so it was hard for her .
“ We were told not to get out hopes up and we expected it to take a while before she would wake up . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kiah ‘ miraculously ’ opened her eyes nearly eight days later .
She said : “ Kiah was in intensive care for nearly eight days and suddenly showed signs of improvement .
“ I popped down the corridor for a coffee when the nurse came rushing towards me .
“ The doctor was taking her off the ventilator because she was breathing on her own .
“ It was amazing and then on Christmas Eve , Kiah opened her eyes – it was a miracle .
“ She was well enough to open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I couldn ’ t believe how quickly she ’ d come around , she defied all our expectations.
” Although the infection left her with some ongoing health issues , Kiah was well enough to go home after three weeks , and has gone from strength-to-strength over the last year .
Hayley said : “ The infection had left Kiah with a weakened heart from a condition called cardiomyopathy .
“ Because of this , Kiah needs to go to the cardiologist every three months to keep an eye on her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of breath from running so she struggles in PE but apart from that she ’ s doing really well .
“ She ’ s gone back to school full-time and she ’ s really bounced back to her happy , bubbly self .
“ You ’ d never believe she was in the hospital fighting for life at the beginning of last year .
`` We 're all so proud of her . ''

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A brave schoolgirl defied the odds to wake up from a coma after contracting deadly sepsis - from a sore throat.
Kiah Stone-Richards, 12, went to bed with a throat infection but rapidly went downhill through the night.
She had developed sepsis withing hours – a life-threatening infection which occurs when the body starts attacking its own organs.
The little girl was rushed to hospital where her mum Hayley, 32, found her surrounded by 25 doctors and nurses battling to save her life.
Kiah was hooked up to a life-support machine and despite the odds stacked her, she bravely fought off the infection and woke nearly eight days later.
(Image: Stone-Richards family / SWNS)
Hayley, a dental receptionist, from Hucknall in Nottingham, said: “I’d never even heard of sepsis let alone the symptoms.
“One minute Kiah was fine and the next minute she was hooked up to a life-support machine.
“At one point, she was surrounded by 25 doctors and nurses fighting to save her life.
“It was like an episode of Casualty. It just didn’t feel real.
“I asked the doctors: ‘Will she survive this?’ and they couldn’t tell me.
“I thought that was it - I was going to lose my little girl."
(Image: Stone-Richards family / SWNS)
Kiah, who was a perfectly ‘fit and healthy’, came home one evening after school in December 2018, complaining that she felt unwell.
She'd lost her appetite and Hayley and dad, Asa Richards, 37, a machine driver, thought she might have flu, so tucked her up in bed.
The next day Kiah was kept home from school, but she began to rapidly go downhill in a matter of hours.
She was found ‘blue and unresponsive’ by her grandmother Sharon, 53.
(Image: Stone-Richards family / SWNS)
Hayley said: “The day before Kiah went to hospital she seemed fine.
“We went to Tesco after school for a quick shop and she was skipping around the aisles with her little sister.
“But the moment she stepped through the door she was complaining of feeling unwell and she called me upstairs in a panic because she’d been sick in the shower.
“I thought she was just coming down with the flu so I got her some Calpol and put her to bed.
“The next day I left for work and she seemed a bit unwell still but fine.
(Image: Stone-Richards family / SWNS)
"Later that day I checked my phone and I felt a twinge of panic because I had loads of missed calls from my mum.
“She said Kiah wasn’t doing well, they had called 999 and paramedics were there.
“Apparently she had been hot and shaky and alarm bells started ringing when mum saw a rash appearing all over her body.
“The worst part was that they didn’t know what was wrong, but at the time I thought it was meningitis.
“I had no idea it would be something just as serious.”
Hayley rushed to Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, where she found her little girl surrounded by doctors and nurses who were battling to save her life.
Hayley said: “The staff had to prepare me for what I was about to see and said that everyone was there to help Kiah, but it was still a shock.
“I begged them to keep her alive, I was completely and utterly terrified.
“She looked so pale and when I gave her a kiss she felt cold to the touch.
“The next 24 hours were crucial and we had no idea if she was going to pull through.
"They put her in an induced coma when she got into resus because her body was shutting down and it was the safest thing to do - it was our only option."
(Image: Stone-Richards family / SWNS)
The doctors explained that Kiah had developed sepsis – a life-threatening condition which occurs when the body's immune system starts attacking its own organs in an attempt to fight off infection.
Hayley said: “It’s hard to spot sepsis, there are lots of symptoms, and I would never have thought to look out for it.
“They think it all started from a throat infection.
“The doctors had to drill a hole in her shin in order to ‘pump’ a cocktail of drugs into her system to help her fight the infection.
“She was hooked-up to a life-support machine and put in a medically induced coma, all we could do was wait.
(Image: Stone-Richards family / SWNS)
“The next few days were a roller coaster – lots of ups and downs.
"We were given a room to sleep in on the intensive care ward so we were there 24 hours a day but we didn't really do much sleeping.
"Every hour was crucial and the doctors are updating you hour by hour.
"They're telling you to get some rest but it's hard to rest thinking that hour could be the last you have with your daughter.
"It was also very scary for Myla-Rae to see her sister like that.
"Myla-Rae understands when someone is poorly but they can normally still walk and talk, she's never seen someone as unwell as her sister, so it was hard for her.
“We were told not to get out hopes up and we expected it to take a while before she would wake up."
(Image: Stone-Richards family / SWNS)
Despite the doctor’s fears, Kiah ‘miraculously’ opened her eyes nearly eight days later.
She said: “Kiah was in intensive care for nearly eight days and suddenly showed signs of improvement.
“I popped down the corridor for a coffee when the nurse came rushing towards me.
“The doctor was taking her off the ventilator because she was breathing on her own.
“It was amazing and then on Christmas Eve, Kiah opened her eyes – it was a miracle.
“She was well enough to open some presents and having lunch with us.
“I couldn’t believe how quickly she’d come around, she defied all our expectations.”
(Image: Stone-Richards family / SWNS)
Although the infection left her with some ongoing health issues, Kiah was well enough to go home after three weeks, and has gone from strength-to-strength over the last year.
Hayley said: “The infection had left Kiah with a weakened heart from a condition called cardiomyopathy.
“Because of this, Kiah needs to go to the cardiologist every three months to keep an eye on her heart.
“She can get quiet out of breath from running so she struggles in PE but apart from that she’s doing really well.
“She’s gone back to school full-time and she’s really bounced back to her happy, bubbly self.
“You’d never believe she was in the hospital fighting for life at the beginning of last year.
"We're all so proud of her."


birminghammail--2020-01-24--Perfect gifts for Chinese New Year including Pandora zodiac charms and Amazon red envelopes, coins a

Perfect gifts for Chinese New Year including Pandora zodiac charms and Amazon red envelopes, coins and cards

Traditional gifts for Chinese New Year include red envelopes containing money .
Others give tea , or sweet treats such as chocolates , sweets , fruit or cakes that are believed to bring good fortune .
Citrus fruits , especially oranges and tangerines , are particularly significant as they symbolise wealth and good luck .
Eight is the luckiest number so that 's the number to aim for if giving someone a bundle of oranges or other goodies .
But what about other gifts ?
Among the options on Amazon are Chinese New Year fortune cards , lanterns and souvenir @ @ @ @ @ @ @ envelopes with a Year of the Rat souvenir coin and a cute rat plush toy for kids .
Also on offer are Year of the Rat drinks coasters and stunning Chinese pavilion pop-up greetings cards Jewellery maker Pandora also has some nice gifts on offer for Chinese New Year .
Inspired by the Chinese zodiac and the traditional symbolism of fortune and joy represented by the colour red , Pandora is celebrating Chinese New Year with charms for the Year of the Rat and the other 11 animals .
The collectable Chinese zodiac @ @ @ @ @ @ @ head and are finished in Pandora Shine ( 18k gold plated metal blend ) while the eyes sparkle with brilliant-cut clear cubic zirconia .
You can find all the animal charms at Pandora here .
They 're designed to be worn on a charm bracelet .
Dos and Don'ts of Chinese New Year In 2020 , Chinese New Year - also called the Spring Festival - begins on January 25 and heralds the start of the Year of the Rat .
Festivities are taking place across Birmingham - as well as throughout the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Chinese Festival Committee in Birmingham has given a handy list of what to do - and not do - during the celebrations for the new year .
1 .
Do wear bright clothing especially red which is associated with good luck 2 .
Do wear new clothes for Chinese New Year as they bring new luck .
3 .
Do give red packets/envelopes - it 's a tradition for married couples and elders to give money inside the envelopes 4 .
Do say Chinese greetings when meeting people .
The most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mandarin ) or Kung Hei Fat Choy ( Cantonese ) 5 .
Do decorate your home with red 6 .
Do n't clean on Chinese New Year .
People avoid housework on the first day as the New Year brings new luck and you do n't want to sweep it all away .
7 .
Do n't get angry during the Spring Festival as this will set the mood for the rest of the year .
8 .
Do n't cut or wash your hair on Chinese New Year .
It 's believed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the words are similar sounding in Chinese .
9 .
Do n't let your child cry as it is believed to bring bad luck to the family .
Parents will do whatever they can to stop their children from crying .
10 .
Do n't let other people steal objects including money from you during the Spring Festival , as this is believed to signify that your wealth in the coming year is being stolen .
Also do n't lend or borrow money on Chinese New Year .

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Traditional gifts for Chinese New Year include red envelopes containing money.
Others give tea, or sweet treats such as chocolates, sweets, fruit or cakes that are believed to bring good fortune.
Citrus fruits, especially oranges and tangerines, are particularly significant as they symbolise wealth and good luck.
Eight is the luckiest number so that's the number to aim for if giving someone a bundle of oranges or other goodies.
But what about other gifts?
(Image: Amazon)
Among the options on Amazon are Chinese New Year fortune cards, lanterns and souvenir coins
You can also get lucky red envelopes with a Year of the Rat souvenir coin and a cute rat plush toy for kids.
Also on offer are Year of the Rat drinks coasters and stunning Chinese pavilion pop-up greetings cards
(Image: Amazon)
Jewellery maker Pandora also has some nice gifts on offer for Chinese New Year.
Inspired by the Chinese zodiac and the traditional symbolism of fortune and joy represented by the colour red, Pandora is celebrating Chinese New Year with charms for the Year of the Rat and the other 11 animals.
The collectable Chinese zodiac charms wear the Pandora crown on their head and are finished in Pandora Shine (18k gold plated metal blend) while the eyes sparkle with brilliant-cut clear cubic zirconia.
You can find all the animal charms at Pandora here.
They're designed to be worn on a charm bracelet.
(Image: Pandora)
Dos and Don'ts of Chinese New Year
In 2020, Chinese New Year - also called the Spring Festival - begins on January 25 and heralds the start of the Year of the Rat.
Festivities are taking place across Birmingham - as well as throughout the UK and the rest of the world.
Birmingham's main celebrations are on Sunday, January 26.
The Chinese Festival Committee in Birmingham has given a handy list of what to do - and not do - during the celebrations for the new year.
1. Do wear bright clothing especially red which is associated with good luck
2. Do wear new clothes for Chinese New Year as they bring new luck.
3. Do give red packets/envelopes - it's a tradition for married couples and elders to give money inside the envelopes
4. Do say Chinese greetings when meeting people. The most common are Gong Xi Fac Cai (Mandarin) or Kung Hei Fat Choy (Cantonese)
5. Do decorate your home with red
6. Don't clean on Chinese New Year. People avoid housework on the first day as the New Year brings new luck and you don't want to sweep it all away.
7. Don't get angry during the Spring Festival as this will set the mood for the rest of the year.
8. Don't cut or wash your hair on Chinese New Year. It's believed that prosperity is associated with hair because the words are similar sounding in Chinese.
9. Don't let your child cry as it is believed to bring bad luck to the family. Parents will do whatever they can to stop their children from crying.
10. Don't let other people steal objects including money from you during the Spring Festival, as this is believed to signify that your wealth in the coming year is being stolen. Also don't lend or borrow money on Chinese New Year.


birminghammail--2020-01-24--'Killed the man she loved' - Deborah Carroll stabbed husband to death in drunk row over music

A woman who killed her husband by stabbing him with a kitchen knife following a drunken argument over loud music at their home has been jailed for life .
Deborah Carroll plunged the weapon , which she had taken from a block , into John Carroll 's shoulder as he sat on a sofa at their home in Selly Oak .
The 53-year-old , who had denied murder but was found guilty following a trial at Birmingham Crown Court , must serve a minimum of 10 years in jail before being considered for release .
The couple had known each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ married for four .
On April 1 last year the 52-year-old victim , who was in poor health due to alcoholism and smoking , had gone out drinking with a friend to a number of pubs in Harborne .
They returned to his home in Alwold Court , Barnes Hill , where they carried on drinking until the early hours before an argument started between Mr Carroll and his wife who had earlier been at a working men 's club .
At one point things calmed down and the victim sat on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from behind and stabbed him in the left side of the chest in a downward motion , the court previously heard .
`` There was nothing he could do in the circumstances to protect himself , '' said Mr Michael Mather-Lees QC , prosecuting .
Mr Carroll suffered a deep wound which caused his left lung to collapse and he died 13 hours later .
His wife claimed she only intended to `` poke '' him with the knife and did not realise it had gone in as deep as it had .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the incident started after the defendant had asked her husband to turn music down and that he had smashed her iPad .
He said : `` Although drunk , I do not consider that Mr Carroll was particularly vulnerable .
It was a domestic row which spiralled far beyond what it should have done .
`` It is quite clear there was no premeditation .
It was a violent over-reaction to the actions of Mr Carroll . ''
He said the injury caused would not normally cause someone 's death and went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you had done .
You are extremely sorry for killing the man you loved . ''
Benjamin Nolan QC , defending , said : `` This was a single blow of moderate force .
`` This was a spontaneous act .
It was a reaction to what had occured .
`` There was a degree of provocation .
The iPad which she she used to communicate with members of her family had been smashed before her eyes .
`` They cared for each other and she has suffered grieving for a considerable period @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death . ''

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A woman who killed her husband by stabbing him with a kitchen knife following a drunken argument over loud music at their home has been jailed for life.
Deborah Carroll plunged the weapon, which she had taken from a block, into John Carroll's shoulder as he sat on a sofa at their home in Selly Oak.
The 53-year-old, who had denied murder but was found guilty following a trial at Birmingham Crown Court, must serve a minimum of 10 years in jail before being considered for release.
The couple had known each other for six years and had been married for four.
(Image: WMP)
On April 1 last year the 52-year-old victim, who was in poor health due to alcoholism and smoking, had gone out drinking with a friend to a number of pubs in Harborne.
They returned to his home in Alwold Court, Barnes Hill, where they carried on drinking until the early hours before an argument started between Mr Carroll and his wife who had earlier been at a working men's club.
At one point things calmed down and the victim sat on a chair but his wife then approached him from behind and stabbed him in the left side of the chest in a downward motion, the court previously heard.
"There was nothing he could do in the circumstances to protect himself," said Mr Michael Mather-Lees QC, prosecuting.
Mr Carroll suffered a deep wound which caused his left lung to collapse and he died 13 hours later.
His wife claimed she only intended to "poke" him with the knife and did not realise it had gone in as deep as it had.
In passing sentence Judge Melbourne Inman QC said the incident started after the defendant had asked her husband to turn music down and that he had smashed her iPad.
He said: "Although drunk, I do not consider that Mr Carroll was particularly vulnerable. It was a domestic row which spiralled far beyond what it should have done.
"It is quite clear there was no premeditation. It was a violent over-reaction to the actions of Mr Carroll."
He said the injury caused would not normally cause someone's death and went on: "You immediately regretted what you had done. You are extremely sorry for killing the man you loved."
Benjamin Nolan QC, defending, said: "This was a single blow of moderate force.
"This was a spontaneous act. It was a reaction to what had occured.
"There was a degree of provocation. The iPad which she she used to communicate with members of her family had been smashed before her eyes.
"They cared for each other and she has suffered grieving for a considerable period of time as a result of that death."


birminghammail--2020-01-24--Fast food shops could be forced to pay for Dudley's fat problem - but it's not yet legal

New fast food outlets in Dudley could end up paying levies to help tackle the borough ’ s bulging obesity problem .
Councillors are asking planning officers to explore imposing charges on successful applications to build shops selling ready made , hot meals like fish and chips to pay for public health projects .
In a move to get run residents to exercise more , new fast food outlets could pay towards activities like marathons .
Cllr Bryan Cotterill backing a call for more free sporting events in the borough told members of the Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggest and I know other authorities do it , is that when we get applications for new fast food outlets or changes to existing premises , we should impose a charge which can be used to fund such events.
” But council officers warned the authority would have to change its local planning guidelines to find a legal method of imposing a charge .
They added it would also require changes to existing laws , pointing out Dudley ’ s attempts to ban the building of fast food outlets near schools had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But Cllr Cathryn Bayton , supporting the move , said Southwark council operated such a levy and asked health officers contact the London borough to see how it can be implemented .
She added : “ I think we have to start , certainly in our town centres , to see how we plan public spaces and how we encourage physical activities in those.
” The recommendation came after a report to the committee showed that Dudley is ranked 301 out of 326 councils for adults being physically active .
Council officers will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before their findings are forwarded to the borough ’ s cabinet for further discussion .

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New fast food outlets in Dudley could end up paying levies to help tackle the borough’s bulging obesity problem.
Councillors are asking planning officers to explore imposing charges on successful applications to build shops selling ready made, hot meals like fish and chips to pay for public health projects.
In a move to get run residents to exercise more, new fast food outlets could pay towards activities like marathons.
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Cllr Bryan Cotterill backing a call for more free sporting events in the borough told members of the Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee: “What I want to suggest and I know other authorities do it, is that when we get applications for new fast food outlets or changes to existing premises, we should impose a charge which can be used to fund such events.”
But council officers warned the authority would have to change its local planning guidelines to find a legal method of imposing a charge.
They added it would also require changes to existing laws, pointing out Dudley’s attempts to ban the building of fast food outlets near schools had been successfully challenged by a major retailer.
But Cllr Cathryn Bayton, supporting the move, said Southwark council operated such a levy and asked health officers contact the London borough to see how it can be implemented.
She added: “I think we have to start, certainly in our town centres, to see how we plan public spaces and how we encourage physical activities in those.”
The recommendation came after a report to the committee showed that Dudley is ranked 301 out of 326 councils for adults being physically active.
Council officers will investigate how it can impose a levy before their findings are forwarded to the borough’s cabinet for further discussion.