birminghammail--2020-01-17--'Don't kill your city centre' - Transport Secretary warning on Birmingham's radical 'car-free' plans

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has warned that Birmingham 's radical transport plan to make the city car-free might `` kill the city centre '' .
The masterplan , unveiled earlier this week , was `` a bit extreme - I 'd say 'be careful not to kill your city centre ' , '' said the Government minister .
In an interview at BirminghamLive 's city centre HQ , he said he had read the proposals and was `` slightly concerned '' , adding : `` What you do n't want to do is get to the point where people are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ result .
`` I love the idea of getting to low or zero carbon , clean air cities , that is absolutely where I want to go .
`` So I 'm not saying what they are doing is crazy , but it 's got to work and what you do n't want to do is kill your city centre because you stop people from coming in . ''
The initiative he was clearly most troubled by was the city council 's bold plan to stop cars and vans driving through the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Instead motorists would be forced to go in and out via an upgraded ring road .
Buses , trams , cyclists and pedestrians would not be restricted .
Cars 'will no longer be king ' in Birmingham , Cllr Waseem Zaffar , the city 's Cabinet member for transport and the environment had pledged when he launched the draft plan .
But Mr Shapps said it was not realistic to be so 'extreme ' .
`` I have to say I was slightly concerned this was a little bit extreme - what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stop people coming in ( to the centre ) .
`` People might think ' I was going to make that trip , stop off and go to these shops , but now I 'm not going to bother as I have to go round the ring road and dart in and dart out on my way to visit my friend on the other side of the city .
`` It 's great to think people will walk and cycle it , or use the buses and trams , and obviously that 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transport .
`` But let 's face it - if you live 20 miles out , and you can go on about this as much as you like , but it 's not always feasible .
`` It might put people off . ''
Mr Shapps , an electric car owner , said : `` I would have thought instead that saying you have to have a low emitting or zero carbon car , an electric car for example , would help to ensure people started to think about buying those types of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back the idea of introducing more 20mph streets in residential areas and said the city could go ahead with that plan without requiring additional authority from him .
`` There are already wide powers for this to go ahead now .
I think this is terrific - there are places in residential areas where it 's the obvious thing to do .
We are becoming more socially aware about not speeding past the school and busy areas . ''
The draft Birmingham Transport Plan ( BTP ) will go to the council 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out for public consultation from January 28 to March 27 .
Launching it on Monday , Cllr Waseem Zaffar , cabinet member for transport and environment , declared the measures were 'really , really important changes ' that needed to be made to tackle air pollution and a growing population .
He said : `` This is my city , this is our city and Birmingham is being transformed and we need a fit-for-purpose transport system that tackles and reverses health inequalities in every single neighbourhood in our city and to do that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We 're ready to make these bold changes , some would argue they are not bold enough , they are radical , bold but also realistic . ''
The Transport Secretary was in the city to officially open the high-tech Regional Transport Coordination Centre ( RTCC ) , which provides a single hub for the West Midlands transport authorities and agencies , emergency services and bus , rail and tram operators to manage the network during major events and incidents .
Managed by Transport for West Midlands ( TfWM ) , the RTCC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bring together real time information across all modes of transport in one place , working with existing control centres around the West Midlands to provide up to the minute journey information for residents , businesses and visitors .
Giant screens and CCTV links relay the information to staff who can then coordinate action on the ground , such as rephasing traffic lights to clear bottlenecks , organising additional buses with operators to support emergencies , and provide useful information direct to travellers via social media and mobile apps .
He also took a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Street to see work on the new Metro extension as it heads from the city centre to Five Ways and discussed plans for more investment in regional public transport schemes .
Cars will no longer be able to traverse Birmingham ’ s centre via the A38 and will instead have to go around it on the A4540 Middleway ring road which will be ‘ upgraded ’ .
The iconic tunnels through the city centre could become ‘ car free ’ - though this is likely to be one of the final pieces of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Outside of the city centre the most significant change will be reducing Birmingham ’ s default speed limit from 30mph to 20mph .
This would apply to residential streets which make up around 90 per cent of the city , and not the key A and B routes .
This proposal is to restrict and manage parking outside of schools to encourage ‘ active travel ’ such as walking and cycling .
Here ’ s where things start to get more vague .
The BTP acknowledges how important and influential the cost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ levels of car travel .
It talks about using parking as a means to ‘ manage demand for travel by car through availability , pricing and restrictions ’ .
A separate document outlining the council ’ s future parking strategy also emerged last October which included proposals to remove all free on-street parking in the city centre , introduce more restrictions , discourage long stays through charging and the replacement of off-street car parks .
Public transport will be king - dethroning the car This is likely to include more bus lanes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , alongside expansion of the Metro system and the - hoped for - arrival of HS2 ; allied to improved cycle lanes and pedestrianisation schemes People will be able to submit comments to birminghambeheard.org.uk when the consultation launches .
In the meantime visit www.birmingham.gov.uk/transportplan where the full documents are available to read and download .

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Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has warned that Birmingham's radical transport plan to make the city car-free might "kill the city centre".
The masterplan, unveiled earlier this week, was "a bit extreme - I'd say 'be careful not to kill your city centre'," said the Government minister.
In an interview at BirminghamLive's city centre HQ, he said he had read the proposals and was "slightly concerned", adding: "What you don't want to do is get to the point where people are not coming into the city as a result.
"I love the idea of getting to low or zero carbon, clean air cities, that is absolutely where I want to go.
"So I'm not saying what they are doing is crazy, but it's got to work and what you don't want to do is kill your city centre because you stop people from coming in."
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
The initiative he was clearly most troubled by was the city council's bold plan to stop cars and vans driving through the city centre from one side to the other. Instead motorists would be forced to go in and out via an upgraded ring road. Buses, trams, cyclists and pedestrians would not be restricted.
Cars 'will no longer be king' in Birmingham, Cllr Waseem Zaffar, the city 's Cabinet member for transport and the environment had pledged when he launched the draft plan.
But Mr Shapps said it was not realistic to be so 'extreme'.
"I have to say I was slightly concerned this was a little bit extreme - what you don't want to do is stop people coming in (to the centre).
"People might think 'I was going to make that trip, stop off and go to these shops, but now I'm not going to bother as I have to go round the ring road and dart in and dart out on my way to visit my friend on the other side of the city.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
"It's great to think people will walk and cycle it, or use the buses and trams, and obviously that's the first preference, to use public transport.
"But let's face it - if you live 20 miles out, and you can go on about this as much as you like, but it's not always feasible.
"It might put people off."
Mr Shapps, an electric car owner, said: "I would have thought instead that saying you have to have a low emitting or zero carbon car, an electric car for example, would help to ensure people started to think about buying those types of car."
Mr Shapps did though back the idea of introducing more 20mph streets in residential areas and said the city could go ahead with that plan without requiring additional authority from him.
"There are already wide powers for this to go ahead now. I think this is terrific - there are places in residential areas where it's the obvious thing to do. We are becoming more socially aware about not speeding past the school and busy areas."
The draft Birmingham Transport Plan (BTP) will go to the council's cabinet next week and then be put out for public consultation from January 28 to March 27.
Launching it on Monday, Cllr Waseem Zaffar, cabinet member for transport and environment, declared the measures were 'really, really important changes' that needed to be made to tackle air pollution and a growing population.
He said: "This is my city, this is our city and Birmingham is being transformed and we need a fit-for-purpose transport system that tackles and reverses health inequalities in every single neighbourhood in our city and to do that we need a cultural change.
"We're ready to make these bold changes, some would argue they are not bold enough, they are radical, bold but also realistic."
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
The Transport Secretary was in the city to officially open the high-tech Regional Transport Coordination Centre (RTCC), which provides a single hub for the West Midlands transport authorities and agencies, emergency services and bus, rail and tram operators to manage the network during major events and incidents.
Managed by Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), the RTCC is the first of its kind to bring together real time information across all modes of transport in one place, working with existing control centres around the West Midlands to provide up to the minute journey information for residents, businesses and visitors.
Giant screens and CCTV links relay the information to staff who can then coordinate action on the ground, such as rephasing traffic lights to clear bottlenecks, organising additional buses with operators to support emergencies, and provide useful information direct to travellers via social media and mobile apps.
He also took a tram trip with West Midlands Mayor Andy Street to see work on the new Metro extension as it heads from the city centre to Five Ways and discussed plans for more investment in regional public transport schemes.
The Draft Transport Plan for Birmingham
The key proposals are:
Cars banned from driving ‘through’ the city centre
Cars will no longer be able to traverse Birmingham’s centre via the A38 and will instead have to go around it on the A4540 Middleway ring road which will be ‘upgraded’.
Downgrading the A38 tunnels
The iconic tunnels through the city centre could become ‘car free’ - though this is likely to be one of the final pieces of the puzzle rather than an immediate measure.
20mph speed limit will be ‘default’
Outside of the city centre the most significant change will be reducing Birmingham’s default speed limit from 30mph to 20mph. This would apply to residential streets which make up around 90 per cent of the city, and not the key A and B routes.
Car-free school streets
This proposal is to restrict and manage parking outside of schools to encourage ‘active travel’ such as walking and cycling.
Car parking
Here’s where things start to get more vague. The BTP acknowledges how important and influential the cost and availability or parking is in the levels of car travel. It talks about using parking as a means to ‘manage demand for travel by car through availability, pricing and restrictions’.
A separate document outlining the council’s future parking strategy also emerged last October which included proposals to remove all free on-street parking in the city centre, introduce more restrictions, discourage long stays through charging and the replacement of off-street car parks.
Public transport will be king - dethroning the car
This is likely to include more bus lanes, bus gates and preferential treatment for buses, alongside expansion of the Metro system and the - hoped for - arrival of HS2; allied to improved cycle lanes and pedestrianisation schemes
People will be able to submit comments to birminghambeheard.org.uk when the consultation launches. In the meantime visit www.birmingham.gov.uk/transportplan where the full documents are available to read and download.


birminghammail--2020-01-17--Phoebe Waller-Bridge speaks out over Barack Obama loving Fleabag

Phoebe Waller-Bridge has said it was `` extraordinary '' to receive praise from Barack Obama for her TV series Fleabag .
The former US president included the show at the top of a list of 2019 TV shows which he `` considered as powerful as movies '' .
Waller-Bridge told the US chat show Ellen : `` That was the peak , I think , of all of this for me .
Waller-Bridge , who created and starred in the series , also brought the suit that she wore to the Golden Globes awards onto the show .
She is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ response to the Australian wildfires , following a prolific awards season in which she won at the Emmys and Critics ' Choice Awards .
`` It has been touched and held by most of the people at the Golden Globes , '' said Waller- Bridge , who won the best actress in a TV comedy prize .
`` That was my excuse for going up and rubbing against everybody , to try and give it , sort of , that life . ''
The highest bid for the suit is currently 40,000 Australian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set to end on Monday .
Waller-Bridge said that the devastation in Australia is `` terrifying '' .
She was being interviewed by the programme 's guest hosts actresses Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin .
During the show , Waller-Bridge managed to raise 25,000 dollars towards the response to the Australian fires after playing Guess What 's Vibrating with Fonda and Tomlin .
She successfully helped them identify objects including a phone , a toothbrush and a back massager .
Fonda has a history of environmental activism and was arrested in Washington DC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accepted an award from Bafta Los Angeles while being led away in handcuffs .
During the interview with Waller Bridge , Fonda said : `` It is so heartbreaking .
`` What a sign of the climate crisis .
Poor Australia .
`` The fires are so big they 're creating their own weather .
On Sunday , Phoebe Wall-Bridge is up for the outstanding performance by a female actor in a comedy series award at the Screen Actors Guild Awards .

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Phoebe Waller-Bridge has said it was "extraordinary" to receive praise from Barack Obama for her TV series Fleabag.
The former US president included the show at the top of a list of 2019 TV shows which he "considered as powerful as movies".
Waller-Bridge told the US chat show Ellen: "That was the peak, I think, of all of this for me.
"That was extraordinary."
Waller-Bridge, who created and starred in the series, also brought the suit that she wore to the Golden Globes awards onto the show.
She is auctioning her outfit in aid of the response to the Australian wildfires, following a prolific awards season in which she won at the Emmys and Critics' Choice Awards.
(Image: Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
"It has been touched and held by most of the people at the Golden Globes," said Waller- Bridge, who won the best actress in a TV comedy prize.
"That was my excuse for going up and rubbing against everybody, to try and give it, sort of, that life."
The highest bid for the suit is currently 40,000 Australian dollars (£21,000), with bidding set to end on Monday.
Waller-Bridge said that the devastation in Australia is "terrifying".
She was being interviewed by the programme's guest hosts actresses Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin.
During the show, Waller-Bridge managed to raise 25,000 dollars towards the response to the Australian fires after playing Guess What's Vibrating with Fonda and Tomlin.
She successfully helped them identify objects including a phone, a toothbrush and a back massager.
Fonda has a history of environmental activism and was arrested in Washington DC in October during climate protests.
She accepted an award from Bafta Los Angeles while being led away in handcuffs.
During the interview with Waller Bridge, Fonda said: "It is so heartbreaking.
"What a sign of the climate crisis. Poor Australia.
"The fires are so big they're creating their own weather.
"A billion animals have burned."
On Sunday, Phoebe Wall-Bridge is up for the outstanding performance by a female actor in a comedy series award at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.


birminghammail--2020-01-17--Love Island's Amy Hart reveals heartbreaking reason for freezing her eggs aged 27

Love Island star Amy Hart has said she is going to freeze her eggs after learning she could go through the menopause in her 40s .
The reality TV personality , 27 , said that she will go through the process in March having recently undergone a test that indicated that her fertility levels are low for her age .
Hart - whose mother , auntie and grandmother all had their children by the age of 25 before going through the menopause in their 40s - said that she considers freezing her eggs to have children as `` insurance '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partner .
Hart told ITV 's Loose Women : `` I was very unlucky in dating and my whole thing was , 'What if I never have children ? '
`` My mum said to me , 'Well if you get to 35 and you have n't met the right person , we would financially and emotionally support you to help you have a baby on your own ' . ''
She said she recently underwent a process that she called a `` fertility MOT '' , adding : `` It is an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as I thought .
He had a look around and then turned the screen .
He was like , 'Would you like to see ?
This is your ovary and this is your other ovary ' . ''
Hart said : `` Then they did a blood test for AMH ( Anti-Mullerian Hormone , which could indicate how long you 'll be fertile for ) and then they do the internal scan to look at your ovaries , and where I was in my cycle .
`` I had the perfect number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ovary and about eight on the other .
`` He said , 'Eggs are looking really good , so your AMH level is 8.5 ' , which I thought was out of 10 , so I 'm thinking , 'Lovely , result ! '
It turns out it 's between six and 20 , which is actually quite low for my age .
Hart , who took part in Love Island in summer 2019 , added : `` So that 's your prognosis for how long you 'll be fertile for .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's not a guarantee , it might not work .
But it 's an indicator and it fits in with my family history as well in that I 'll probably go through the menopause in early 40s . ''
She added : `` I 've always wanted to freeze my eggs , so I thought , ' I 'd go to the fertility MOT , it 's not going to be an issue ' .
So when he said that , I was like , 'Wow , okay ' . ''
Hart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ villa early after splitting with partner Curtis Pritchard several weeks into the series , said that she will freeze her eggs in March , and that she would `` still do it '' even if she met a partner .
She added : `` I 'm not going to live my life by whatever man I 'll meet .
`` I 'd love to meet someone , get married , have kids , that 's my dream .
But if that does n't happen , I 've got my insurance . ''

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Love Island star Amy Hart has said she is going to freeze her eggs after learning she could go through the menopause in her 40s.
The reality TV personality, 27, said that she will go through the process in March having recently undergone a test that indicated that her fertility levels are low for her age.
Hart - whose mother, auntie and grandmother all had their children by the age of 25 before going through the menopause in their 40s - said that she considers freezing her eggs to have children as "insurance" in case she does not find a partner.
Hart told ITV's Loose Women: "I was very unlucky in dating and my whole thing was, 'What if I never have children?'
"My mum said to me, 'Well if you get to 35 and you haven't met the right person, we would financially and emotionally support you to help you have a baby on your own'."
(Image: ITV)
She said she recently underwent a process that she called a "fertility MOT", adding: "It is an internal scan which wasn't as bad as I thought. He had a look around and then turned the screen. He was like, 'Would you like to see? This is your ovary and this is your other ovary'."
Hart said: "Then they did a blood test for AMH (Anti-Mullerian Hormone, which could indicate how long you'll be fertile for) and then they do the internal scan to look at your ovaries, and where I was in my cycle.
"I had the perfect number of eggs - I had 15 on one ovary and about eight on the other.
(Image: ITV)
"He said, 'Eggs are looking really good, so your AMH level is 8.5', which I thought was out of 10, so I'm thinking, 'Lovely, result!' It turns out it's between six and 20, which is actually quite low for my age.
Hart, who took part in Love Island in summer 2019, added: "So that's your prognosis for how long you'll be fertile for.
"They don't know for sure - it's not a guarantee, it might not work. But it's an indicator and it fits in with my family history as well in that I'll probably go through the menopause in early 40s."
She added: "I've always wanted to freeze my eggs, so I thought, 'I'd go to the fertility MOT, it's not going to be an issue'. So when he said that, I was like, 'Wow, okay'."
Hart, who left the dating programme's villa early after splitting with partner Curtis Pritchard several weeks into the series, said that she will freeze her eggs in March, and that she would "still do it" even if she met a partner.
She added: "I'm not going to live my life by whatever man I'll meet.
"I'd love to meet someone, get married, have kids, that's my dream. But if that doesn't happen, I've got my insurance."


birminghammail--2020-01-17--Ibiza and Magaluf set to launch crackdown on pub crawls and happy hours

Authorities in Spain 's Balearic Islands are clamping down on binge-drinking tourism in three hotspots , introducing what they claim is the first law of its kind in Europe .
The islands ' regional government has passed a law prohibiting the organisation and promotion of pub crawls and publicity promoting alcohol sales by means of `` open bars '' and `` happy hours '' .
It also prohibited the practice of jumping from hotel balconies into swimming pools - popularly known as balconing - throughout the Mediterranean islands .
The practice has led to many injuries and several deaths .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be obliged to leave their hotel and may face fines .
The legislation will apply to a long stretch of the capital , Palma , as well as the Magaluf area on Majorca , and the West End area of Ibiza , initially for the next five years .
Majorca and Ibiza are two of Europe 's most popular tourist destinations , and their nightclub-filled beachfront promenades are particularly popular with young people from Britain , Germany and Ireland .
The regional government said the law is a novelty in Europe and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quality of tourism on the islands and the well being of both tourists and residents .
The regulation bans alcohol-selling machines , and shops selling alcohol must close between 8.30pm and 7am in the areas .
It freezes new licences for so-called `` party boats '' and forbids them from taking on or offloading revellers in the three areas .
The legislation envisages fines ranging from 6,000 euros ( £5,100 ) to 600,000 euros ( £510,000 ) .

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Authorities in Spain's Balearic Islands are clamping down on binge-drinking tourism in three hotspots, introducing what they claim is the first law of its kind in Europe.
The islands' regional government has passed a law prohibiting the organisation and promotion of pub crawls and publicity promoting alcohol sales by means of "open bars" and "happy hours".
It also prohibited the practice of jumping from hotel balconies into swimming pools - popularly known as balconing - throughout the Mediterranean islands.
The practice has led to many injuries and several deaths. Those caught taking part in the activity will be obliged to leave their hotel and may face fines.
The legislation will apply to a long stretch of the capital, Palma, as well as the Magaluf area on Majorca, and the West End area of Ibiza, initially for the next five years.
Majorca and Ibiza are two of Europe's most popular tourist destinations, and their nightclub-filled beachfront promenades are particularly popular with young people from Britain, Germany and Ireland.
The regional government said the law is a novelty in Europe and that it is aimed at improving the quality of tourism on the islands and the well being of both tourists and residents.
The regulation bans alcohol-selling machines, and shops selling alcohol must close between 8.30pm and 7am in the areas.
It freezes new licences for so-called "party boats" and forbids them from taking on or offloading revellers in the three areas.
The legislation envisages fines ranging from 6,000 euros (£5,100) to 600,000 euros (£510,000).


birminghammail--2020-01-17--Spurs make last ditch effort to scupper Aston Villa striker transfer - reports

Tottenham are planning an 11th hour attempt to sign Barcelona youngster Louie Barry , according to reports .
Aston Villa are believed to be close to announcing the signing of the former West Brom starlet - waiting only for international clearance .
Barry only left the Baggies in the summer , where after refusing to sign a long-term contract at The Hawthorns , he moved to La Masia .
But less than six months after his move , the 16-year-old is set for a return to English football and more than likely , a return to the Midlands with Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been at Villa 's Bodymoor Heath training complex this week , finishing off the final details of what will reportedly be a £3m transfer .
However , Football Insider have now reported that Jose Mourinho 's Spurs could look to hijack that deal , with an attempt to bring him to North London .
Villa 's Academy manager Mark Harrison , who previously held the same role with Albion , worked with Barry and will hope to persuade the talented striker to sign with his local team .
The Baggies have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as BirminghamLive understand that they are still yet to receive a fee for the youngster .
West Brom , who were considering their options as early as September , were last month in talks with global governing body FIFA regarding the situation having had the all clear from the FA and the EFL that their paperwork regarding the offer they themselves made to Barry in the summer ticked all the required boxes .

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Tottenham are planning an 11th hour attempt to sign Barcelona youngster Louie Barry, according to reports.
Aston Villa are believed to be close to announcing the signing of the former West Brom starlet - waiting only for international clearance.
Barry only left the Baggies in the summer, where after refusing to sign a long-term contract at The Hawthorns, he moved to La Masia.
But less than six months after his move, the 16-year-old is set for a return to English football and more than likely, a return to the Midlands with Villa.
It has been reported that Barry has been at Villa's Bodymoor Heath training complex this week, finishing off the final details of what will reportedly be a £3m transfer.
However, Football Insider have now reported that Jose Mourinho's Spurs could look to hijack that deal, with an attempt to bring him to North London.
Villa's Academy manager Mark Harrison, who previously held the same role with Albion, worked with Barry and will hope to persuade the talented striker to sign with his local team.
The Baggies have been left furious with the La Liga giants as BirminghamLive understand that they are still yet to receive a fee for the youngster.
West Brom, who were considering their options as early as September, were last month in talks with global governing body FIFA regarding the situation having had the all clear from the FA and the EFL that their paperwork regarding the offer they themselves made to Barry in the summer ticked all the required boxes.


birminghammail--2020-01-17--Dwayne The Rock Johnson breaks silence on dad's death in heartbreaking Instagram message

Dwayne `` The Rock '' Johnson has broken his silence following the death of his father , WWE hall of fame wrestler Rocky Johnson .
The Hollywood star and retired professional wrestler , 47 , shared an emotional message to his 168 million Instagram followers .
He said his father 's death at 75 had left him `` in pain '' , but he promised to carry his father 's `` mana and work ethic '' with him always .
Rocky , known as `` Soul Man '' , was a trailblazer in the ring and was the first African-American @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hailed him for breaking `` colour barriers '' in the industry and for teaching him to `` always be proud of our cultures '' .
He ended his message with a goat emoji , indicated that his father had been the `` greatest of all time '' .
Dwayne also shared a video of his father fighting in the ring , while he watched on from the stands as a young man .
His message said : `` I love you .
You broke colour barriers , became a ring legend and trail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was the boy sitting in the seats , watching and adoring you , my hero from afar .
The boy you raised to always be proud of our cultures and proud of who and what I am .
`` The boy you raised with the toughest of love .
The intense work .
The hard hand .
The adoring boy who wanted to know only your best qualities .
Who then grew to become a man realizing you had other deep complex sides that needed to be held and understood .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That 's when my adoration turned to respect .
And my empathy turned to gratitude .
Grateful that you gave me life .
Grateful you gave me life 's invaluable lessons .
Dad , I wish I had one more shot to tell you , I love you , before you crossed over to the other side .
But you were ripped away from me so fast without warning .
Gone in an instant and no coming back . ''
Johnson continued : `` I 'm in pain .
But we both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'll pass .
Now I 'll carry your mana and work ethic with me , as it 's time to move on because I have my family to feed and work to accomplish .
Finally , I want you to rest your trailblazing soul , Soulman .
Pain free , regret free , satisfied and at ease .
`` You lived a very full , very hard , barrier breaking life and left it all in the ring .
I love you dad and I 'll always be your proud and grateful son @ @ @ @ @ @ @ retired in 1991 , and his son Dwayne continued his wrestling legacy before becoming a major Hollywood star .
Dwayne inducted his father into the WWE Hall Of Fame in 2008 .
Announcing his death earlier this week , the WWE said in a statement it `` extends its condolences to Johnson 's family , friends and fans '' .
No cause of death was given .
Johnson , born in Nova Scotia , Canada , began his wrestling career in the mid-1960s , but found wider fame when joining the WWE in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rivalries with the likes of Greg `` The Hammer '' Valentine , Don Muraco and Adrian Adonis , and enjoyed success when he teamed up with Tony Atlas as The Soul Patrol .
The two men became the first African-American World Tag Team Champions in WWE history when they defeated The Wild Samoans in December 1983 .

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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has broken his silence following the death of his father, WWE hall of fame wrestler Rocky Johnson.
The Hollywood star and retired professional wrestler, 47, shared an emotional message to his 168 million Instagram followers.
He said his father's death at 75 had left him "in pain", but he promised to carry his father's "mana and work ethic" with him always.
Rocky, known as "Soul Man", was a trailblazer in the ring and was the first African-American WWE tag team champion.
His son hailed him for breaking "colour barriers" in the industry and for teaching him to "always be proud of our cultures".
He ended his message with a goat emoji, indicated that his father had been the "greatest of all time".
Dwayne also shared a video of his father fighting in the ring, while he watched on from the stands as a young man.
His message said: "I love you. You broke colour barriers, became a ring legend and trail blazed your way thru this world. I was the boy sitting in the seats, watching and adoring you, my hero from afar. The boy you raised to always be proud of our cultures and proud of who and what I am.
"The boy you raised with the toughest of love. The intense work. The hard hand. The adoring boy who wanted to know only your best qualities. Who then grew to become a man realizing you had other deep complex sides that needed to be held and understood.
"Son to father. Man to man. That's when my adoration turned to respect. And my empathy turned to gratitude. Grateful that you gave me life. Grateful you gave me life's invaluable lessons. Dad, I wish I had one more shot to tell you, I love you, before you crossed over to the other side. But you were ripped away from me so fast without warning. Gone in an instant and no coming back."
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Johnson continued: "I'm in pain. But we both know it's just pain and it'll pass. Now I'll carry your mana and work ethic with me, as it's time to move on because I have my family to feed and work to accomplish. Finally, I want you to rest your trailblazing soul, Soulman. Pain free, regret free, satisfied and at ease.
"You lived a very full, very hard, barrier breaking life and left it all in the ring. I love you dad and I'll always be your proud and grateful son. Go rest high."
Rocky retired in 1991, and his son Dwayne continued his wrestling legacy before becoming a major Hollywood star.
Dwayne inducted his father into the WWE Hall Of Fame in 2008.
Announcing his death earlier this week, the WWE said in a statement it "extends its condolences to Johnson's family, friends and fans".
No cause of death was given.
Johnson, born in Nova Scotia, Canada, began his wrestling career in the mid-1960s, but found wider fame when joining the WWE in 1983.
He was known for his rivalries with the likes of Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, Don Muraco and Adrian Adonis, and enjoyed success when he teamed up with Tony Atlas as The Soul Patrol.
The two men became the first African-American World Tag Team Champions in WWE history when they defeated The Wild Samoans in December 1983.


birminghammail--2020-01-17--Chelsea hooligan James Healy convicted over Owen Jones attack because he 'had the hump'

A convicted football hooligan launched an unprovoked attack on Guardian columnist and left-wing activist Owen Jones because of his sexuality and political views , a judge has ruled .
James Healy , 40 , admitted assaulting Mr Jones outside a pub in August last year , but claimed he `` had the hump '' because the victim had bumped into him and spilled his drink .
But the Chelsea FC fan - who has a string of convictions for football-related violence - denied being motivated by Mr Jones sexuality or political campaigning , claiming he did n't even know who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hate crimes can attract significantly longer sentences from the courts .
Following his arrest , a search of Healy 's home found a number of items connected to far-right ideology including a collection of pin badges linked to white supremacist groups .
Following a two-day hearing to determine Healy 's motive , Recorder Judge Anne Studd QC ruled on Friday that the unprovoked attack could only be motivated by Mr Jones media profile as a left-wing polemicist .
She said Healy had `` plenty of opportunity to remonstrate '' with Mr Jones in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his drink , and made no attempt to do so .
Instead he followed him outside and kicked him to the floor from behind .
`` Mr Jones can be seen ( on CCTV ) to leave the premises followed by Mr Healy and his co-defendants who can be seen looking across - he does n't approach him to remonstrate with him about the spilled beer . ''
`` This was a deliberate and targeted attack on Mr Jones personally . ''
She continued : `` I do n't find that this was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a brutal , surprise assault with no warning what so ever .
It was clearly targeted . ''
`` I am satisfied so that I am sure that ( Healy ) holds particular beliefs that are normally associated with the far right wing . ''
She added : `` I therefore propose to sentence Mr Healy on the basis that this was a wholly unprovoked attack on Mr Jones by reason of his widely published left-wing beliefs by a man who has demonstrable right-wing sympathies .
Mr Jones suffered cuts and swelling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bruises all down his body in the incident outside the Lexington pub on the Pentonville Road in Islington , north London , on August 17 .
Among the incriminating items found at Healy 's home was a photograph of him as a teenager allegedly performing a Nazi salute .
Healy also had a football hooligan flag adorned with SS symbols .
One of the items bore the name of the Combat 18 neo-Nazi group , whose stated aims include `` execute all queers '' , the court heard .
A birthday card featuring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and crossbones and the words : `` You have been nominated and dealt with by the Chelsea Headhunters '' , in reference to the notorious hooligan firm , was also recovered .
Healy said the items dated back to his time in the violent Chelsea Youth Firm .
He claimed he had kept them because he is a hoarder , and that he did not know the memorabilia 's connection to the far-right and white supremacist movements .
Asked if he held homophobic or racist views , he replied : `` No , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that , in the photograph in which he is allegedly performing a Nazi salute , his arm is held out to the right to show off his Chelsea Youth Firm tattoo .
`` I 've looked up the Nazi salute online , I 've never seen a picture where their arm is out to the side - it 's always out in front , '' he said .
In her ruling , Judge Studd accepted that it could not be proven Healy was performing a Nazi salute in the picture .
In his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 'm an unapologetic socialist , I 'm an anti-racist , I 'm an anti-fascist and I 've consistently used my profile to advocate left-wing causes . ''
Mr Jones has almost one million Twitter followers , 125,000 followers on Instagram and 350,000 followers on Facebook .
`` Almost every single day I am the subject of an unrelenting campaign ( of abuse ) by far-right sympathisers , '' he said .
He added : `` In January last year , I was informed by an anti-fascist organisation I had become one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extreme Facebook groups . ''
The level of threat prompted the Guardian to hire security team for him .
Mr Jones denied spilling Healy 's drink , insisting : `` That absolutely did not happen .
`` If I thought I had accidentally spilled someone 's drink , I would apologise profusely , I would say ' I 'm so sorry ' and I would insist - whether they liked it or not - on buying them another drink . ''
The defendant pleaded guilty to affray and assault occasioning actual bodily harm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ co-defendants Charlie Ambrose , 30 , from Brighton , and Liam Tracey , 34 , from Camden , who have previously pleaded guilty to affray over the incident , are due to be sentence on February 11 .
Ambrose and Tracey previously both denied a charge of ABH and the charge was left to lie on file , with prosecutors accepting their actions were not motivated by homophobia .
A date for Healy 's sentencing has yet to be set .

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A convicted football hooligan launched an unprovoked attack on Guardian columnist and left-wing activist Owen Jones because of his sexuality and political views, a judge has ruled.
James Healy, 40, admitted assaulting Mr Jones outside a pub in August last year, but claimed he "had the hump" because the victim had bumped into him and spilled his drink.
But the Chelsea FC fan - who has a string of convictions for football-related violence - denied being motivated by Mr Jones sexuality or political campaigning, claiming he didn't even know who he was.
Assaults deemed to be hate crimes can attract significantly longer sentences from the courts.
Following his arrest, a search of Healy's home found a number of items connected to far-right ideology including a collection of pin badges linked to white supremacist groups.
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Following a two-day hearing to determine Healy's motive, Recorder Judge Anne Studd QC ruled on Friday that the unprovoked attack could only be motivated by Mr Jones media profile as a left-wing polemicist.
She said Healy had "plenty of opportunity to remonstrate" with Mr Jones in the pub if he had unwittingly spilled his drink, and made no attempt to do so.
Instead he followed him outside and kicked him to the floor from behind.
"Mr Jones can be seen (on CCTV) to leave the premises followed by Mr Healy and his co-defendants who can be seen looking across - he doesn't approach him to remonstrate with him about the spilled beer."
"This was a deliberate and targeted attack on Mr Jones personally."
She continued: "I don't find that this was motivated by a drink spillage - this was a brutal, surprise assault with no warning what so ever. It was clearly targeted."
"I am satisfied so that I am sure that (Healy) holds particular beliefs that are normally associated with the far right wing."
She added: "I therefore propose to sentence Mr Healy on the basis that this was a wholly unprovoked attack on Mr Jones by reason of his widely published left-wing beliefs by a man who has demonstrable right-wing sympathies.
Mr Jones suffered cuts and swelling to his back and head, and bruises all down his body in the incident outside the Lexington pub on the Pentonville Road in Islington, north London, on August 17.
Among the incriminating items found at Healy's home was a photograph of him as a teenager allegedly performing a Nazi salute. Healy also had a football hooligan flag adorned with SS symbols.
One of the items bore the name of the Combat 18 neo-Nazi group, whose stated aims include "execute all queers", the court heard.
A birthday card featuring a St George's flag, skull and crossbones and the words: "You have been nominated and dealt with by the Chelsea Headhunters", in reference to the notorious hooligan firm, was also recovered.
Healy said the items dated back to his time in the violent Chelsea Youth Firm.
He claimed he had kept them because he is a hoarder, and that he did not know the memorabilia's connection to the far-right and white supremacist movements.
Asked if he held homophobic or racist views, he replied: "No, it's 2020."
Healy said that, in the photograph in which he is allegedly performing a Nazi salute, his arm is held out to the right to show off his Chelsea Youth Firm tattoo.
"I've looked up the Nazi salute online, I've never seen a picture where their arm is out to the side - it's always out in front," he said.
In her ruling, Judge Studd accepted that it could not be proven Healy was performing a Nazi salute in the picture.
In his evidence, Mr Jones said: "I'm an unapologetic socialist, I'm an anti-racist, I'm an anti-fascist and I've consistently used my profile to advocate left-wing causes."
Mr Jones has almost one million Twitter followers, 125,000 followers on Instagram and 350,000 followers on Facebook.
"Almost every single day I am the subject of an unrelenting campaign (of abuse) by far-right sympathisers," he said.
He added: "In January last year, I was informed by an anti-fascist organisation I had become one of the main hate figures of online far-right extreme Facebook groups."
The level of threat prompted the Guardian to hire security team for him.
Mr Jones denied spilling Healy's drink, insisting: "That absolutely did not happen.
"If I thought I had accidentally spilled someone's drink, I would apologise profusely, I would say 'I'm so sorry' and I would insist - whether they liked it or not - on buying them another drink."
The defendant pleaded guilty to affray and assault occasioning actual bodily harm at a previous hearing.
Healy's co-defendants Charlie Ambrose, 30, from Brighton, and Liam Tracey, 34, from Camden, who have previously pleaded guilty to affray over the incident, are due to be sentence on February 11.
Ambrose and Tracey previously both denied a charge of ABH and the charge was left to lie on file, with prosecutors accepting their actions were not motivated by homophobia.
A date for Healy's sentencing has yet to be set.


birminghammail--2020-01-17--Walsall hit-and-run victim named as Robert Davis

A heartbroken family has paid tribute to a loving and caring man who was killed following a hit-and-run in Walsall .
Robert Davis ' devastated family have spoken of their pain after the 57-year-old was struck by a car in Bescot Crescent , near the train station car park , just before 7pm on Tuesday , January 14 .
In a statement they said : `` Robert was the most loving , caring husband , step-father , brother and friend anyone could wish for .
`` He has left a massive hole in our lives and will be loved and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who has any information to please get in touch with West Midlands Police . ''
Police investigating the fatal hit-and-run collision in Walsall have today ( January 17 ) arrested a man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving .
A 22-year-old man handed himself into a police station this morning and has been released under investigation following questioning .
Officers have recovered a silver Mitsubishi Colt as part of their enquiries .
A second man , aged 43 , was previously arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keen to hear from anybody who was in the area at the time and not already spoken to officers .
In particular anyone who has dash cam footage of a badly damaged silver Mitsubishi Colt with registration number BN08 MLO .
It 's suspected route would have taken it along Bescot Crescent , then Wednesbury Road towards Walsall town centre and out of Walsall up Lichfield Street around the Arboretum .
Contact the team at FL_COLLISION_INVEST @ west-midlands.pnn.police.uk , via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight , or call 101 .
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A heartbroken family has paid tribute to a loving and caring man who was killed following a hit-and-run in Walsall.
Robert Davis' devastated family have spoken of their pain after the 57-year-old was struck by a car in Bescot Crescent, near the train station car park, just before 7pm on Tuesday, January 14.
In a statement they said: "Robert was the most loving, caring husband, step-father, brother and friend anyone could wish for.
"He has left a massive hole in our lives and will be loved and missed forever. We appeal to anyone who has any information to please get in touch with West Midlands Police."
Police investigating the fatal hit-and-run collision in Walsall have today (January 17) arrested a man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
A 22-year-old man handed himself into a police station this morning and has been released under investigation following questioning. Officers have recovered a silver Mitsubishi Colt as part of their enquiries.
A second man, aged 43, was previously arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and released under investigation.
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Investigators are still keen to hear from anybody who was in the area at the time and not already spoken to officers. In particular anyone who has dash cam footage of a badly damaged silver Mitsubishi Colt with registration number BN08 MLO.
It's suspected route would have taken it along Bescot Crescent, then Wednesbury Road towards Walsall town centre and out of Walsall up Lichfield Street around the Arboretum.
Contact the team at FL_COLLISION_INVEST@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk, via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, or call 101. Quote log 2110 of 14/01/20.


birminghammail--2020-01-17--'Straight swap for Joe Lolley' - Aston Villa fans react to Dean Smith's transfer plan

Aston Villa fans have been having their say on reports that Henri Lansbury could leave the club this month .
The former Nottingham Forest man has been on the fringes under Dean Smith this season , playing only 187 minutes in the Premier League .
His last start came in the dour defeat to Watford over the festive period and since , has once again found himself on Dean Smith ’ s bench .
A report in The Telegraph has suggested that Villa are willing to listen to offers to the Arsenal Academy graduate as they look to trim their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have his Villa exit confirmed over the coming days , with the striker flying to Qatar to seal a deal with Al-Gharafa Lansbury had a chance to break into the starting XI following John McGinn ’ s long-term injury , but Smith opted to bring in Danny Drinkwater from Chelsea .
Here ’ s how fans on social media reacted to Lansbury ’ s potential departure : @ PunjabiVillans : He was good at Forest .
I ’ m sure they ‘ ll get the best out of him .
Straight swap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long enough .
Never took any of his ( ok limited chances ) not good enough for the Premier league @ Kubinja : Not good enough or shown enough desire in PL .
@ CaptainScott87 : Be lucky if we get half a million for him .
Its just not worked .
@ VillaRich1982 : Made zero impact on the 1st team in the Championship or the Premier League , we need to free up a space in the squad for a player who will come in and put pressure on the current @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decent player in there somewhere but he wont be missed at all , that tells you everything @ PaulTomlinsonn : I thought he might have gone in the summer .
I was a bit surprised he was retained in the squad .
He has n't done enough for me .
He never shows the burning desire to play or perform when given the chance .
@ GruffHew : I 'm probably on my own but i still think there 's something about him @ SiPugsley : Makes sense .
Injuries , limited game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not worked out for him .
Hopefully O'Hare renews his contract , a much better proposition for us .

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Aston Villa fans have been having their say on reports that Henri Lansbury could leave the club this month.
The former Nottingham Forest man has been on the fringes under Dean Smith this season, playing only 187 minutes in the Premier League.
His last start came in the dour defeat to Watford over the festive period and since, has once again found himself on Dean Smith’s bench.
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A report in The Telegraph has suggested that Villa are willing to listen to offers to the Arsenal Academy graduate as they look to trim their squad accordingly.
Jonathan Kodjia is expected to have his Villa exit confirmed over the coming days, with the striker flying to Qatar to seal a deal with Al-Gharafa
Lansbury had a chance to break into the starting XI following John McGinn’s long-term injury, but Smith opted to bring in Danny Drinkwater from Chelsea.
Here’s how fans on social media reacted to Lansbury’s potential departure:
@PunjabiVillans: He was good at Forest. I’m sure they‘ll get the best out of him. Straight swap for Joe Lolley
@Dwainwright1974: Had long enough . Never took any of his ( ok limited chances) not good enough for the Premier league
@Kubinja: Not good enough or shown enough desire in PL.
@CaptainScott87: Be lucky if we get half a million for him. Its just not worked.
@VillaRich1982: Made zero impact on the 1st team in the Championship or the Premier League, we need to free up a space in the squad for a player who will come in and put pressure on the current midfielders
@HarlemClown: There's a decent player in there somewhere but he wont be missed at all, that tells you everything
@PaulTomlinsonn: I thought he might have gone in the summer. I was a bit surprised he was retained in the squad. He hasn't done enough for me. He never shows the burning desire to play or perform when given the chance.
@GruffHew: I'm probably on my own but i still think there's something about him
@SiPugsley: Makes sense. Injuries, limited game time and high wages. It's not worked out for him. Hopefully O'Hare renews his contract, a much better proposition for us.


birminghammail--2020-01-17--Leamington stabbing victim named as Birmingham teen Nasir Patrice

A teenager who was stabbed to death in a Warwickshire town has been named by police as 17-year-old Birmingham boy Nasir Patrice .
Police were called at around 11am on Wednesday morning to a report that two males had been stabbed on Tachbrook Road in Leamington .
Emergency services attended but sadly one of the victims , a 17-year-old boy , died at the scene while an 18-year-old man from Birmingham was taken to hospital with serious injuries .
He remains in hospital in a stable condition .
Police have today named the victim who died as Nasir Patrice from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tribute to him : “ We are all deeply saddened , heartbroken and will miss Nasir .
Our lives will never be the same without him.
” Three males have been arrested in connection with the incident on suspicion of murder .
A 33-year-old man from Leamington has been released on police bail .
An 18-year-old man who was injured is also under arrest and remains in police custody in hospital .
An 18-year-old man from Birmingham has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender .
Chief Superintendent Ben Smith , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This was a tragic incident and our thoughts remain with all those who knew Nasir and are coming to terms with their loss .
“ Investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident are ongoing and we have dedicated an enormous amount of resources into this complex investigation to ensure those responsible are identified and brought to justice .
“ We will not tolerate violent crime in our communities and will do everything we can to keep Warwickshire safe .
“ We continue to appeal for witnesses and would urge anyone who thinks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with our investigation to please get in touch .
“ We are still trying to identify a fourth man in connection with this incident who is described as a young black male who we believe may have a leg injury .
`` He was last seen on Emscote Road close to the junction with Fosberry Close in Warwick at around 11.30am on Wednesday morning .
If you think you have seen this man or do see him , please call us on 101 .
“ I would like to take this opportunity to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ road closures have been in place and their ongoing support in sharing our appeals .
`` Anyone who may have witnessed the incident , has CCTV or dash cam footage of the area at around the time of the incident , may have seen something suspicious or has information that could help with our investigation is asked to call Warwickshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 137 of 15 January 2020 . ''
Alternatively , information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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A teenager who was stabbed to death in a Warwickshire town has been named by police as 17-year-old Birmingham boy Nasir Patrice.
Police were called at around 11am on Wednesday morning to a report that two males had been stabbed on Tachbrook Road in Leamington.
Emergency services attended but sadly one of the victims, a 17-year-old boy, died at the scene while an 18-year-old man from Birmingham was taken to hospital with serious injuries. He remains in hospital in a stable condition.
Police have today named the victim who died as Nasir Patrice from Birmingham.
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Nasir's heartbroken family paid tribute to him: “We are all deeply saddened, heartbroken and will miss Nasir. Our lives will never be the same without him.”
Three males have been arrested in connection with the incident on suspicion of murder.
A 33-year-old man from Leamington has been released on police bail.
A 17-year-old boy from Coventry remains in custody.
An 18-year-old man who was injured is also under arrest and remains in police custody in hospital.
An 18-year-old man from Birmingham has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Chief Superintendent Ben Smith, from Warwickshire Police, said: “This was a tragic incident and our thoughts remain with all those who knew Nasir and are coming to terms with their loss.
“Investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident are ongoing and we have dedicated an enormous amount of resources into this complex investigation to ensure those responsible are identified and brought to justice.
“We will not tolerate violent crime in our communities and will do everything we can to keep Warwickshire safe.
“We continue to appeal for witnesses and would urge anyone who thinks they may have information that could help with our investigation to please get in touch.
“We are still trying to identify a fourth man in connection with this incident who is described as a young black male who we believe may have a leg injury.
"He was last seen on Emscote Road close to the junction with Fosberry Close in Warwick at around 11.30am on Wednesday morning. If you think you have seen this man or do see him, please call us on 101.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the public for their patience while road closures have been in place and their ongoing support in sharing our appeals.
"Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, has CCTV or dash cam footage of the area at around the time of the incident, may have seen something suspicious or has information that could help with our investigation is asked to call Warwickshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 137 of 15 January 2020."
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-01-17--Solihull Moors announce signing ahead of Boreham Wood clash

Solihull Moors have made a signing ahead of their National League clash against Boreham Wood .
Moors have snapped up goalkeeper Andy Wycherley from AFC Telford to provide cover and competition for No.1 Ryan Boot .
The 21-year-old has initially signed on a contract until the end of the current 2019/20 season .
He saved a penalty from Solihull striker Adi Yussuf last February as the Bucks knocked Moors out of the FA Trophy .
Wycherley began his career in the youth set-up at Shrewsbury Town before moving to Wales where he was part of The New Saints side that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then moved to Telford in 2018 and has spent this season on loan at Barwell and , more recently , Hednesford Town .
Wycherley said : “ I ’ m buzzing to sign , it ’ s a fantastic opportunity to compete in this environment .
“ Solihull Moors are a club going in a great direction and there are plans of where they want to be – I would love to be a part of that .
“ My initial aims are to prove myself in training and challenge Ryan Boot for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back midfielders Jamey Osborne , Gavin Gunning and James Ball for Saturday afternoon 's match against fellow promotion-chasers Boreham Wood .
The trio were absent through injury as Moors lost 1-0 at Darlington in the FA Trophy earlier this month .
Boss Tim Flowers said : `` We 've got a really tough run of National League fixtures which include Boreham Wood and Sutton United who are both flying .
Barrow is in there somewhere re-arranged .
`` It 's endless now going through to the climax of our season .
We need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we 've done - what we 're doing right and what we 're doing wrong .
`` We need to crack on for the final games because it 's going to take a big push and there 's a lot of teams in the frame to get in the play-offs .
`` There are also a lot of teams in the frame maybe to win it .
There 's a long way to go .
`` Boreham Wood are in excellent form .
They 're a really good side and have got a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's pulled a rabbit out of the hat down there and got Boreham right up there sniffing around .
`` We 'll take one bridge at a time , one game at a time . ''
For ticket information , and to buy tickets , visit here The club clarified that Gunning , who remains on non contract terms , is able to play for Moors until the end of the season as part of his arrangement .

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Solihull Moors have made a signing ahead of their National League clash against Boreham Wood.
Moors have snapped up goalkeeper Andy Wycherley from AFC Telford to provide cover and competition for No.1 Ryan Boot.
The 21-year-old has initially signed on a contract until the end of the current 2019/20 season.
He saved a penalty from Solihull striker Adi Yussuf last February as the Bucks knocked Moors out of the FA Trophy.
Wycherley began his career in the youth set-up at Shrewsbury Town before moving to Wales where he was part of The New Saints side that won the Welsh Premier League.
He then moved to Telford in 2018 and has spent this season on loan at Barwell and, more recently, Hednesford Town.
Wycherley said: “I’m buzzing to sign, it’s a fantastic opportunity to compete in this environment.
“Solihull Moors are a club going in a great direction and there are plans of where they want to be – I would love to be a part of that.
“My initial aims are to prove myself in training and challenge Ryan Boot for his place.”
Wycherley will wear squad number 29.
Moors hope to welcome back midfielders Jamey Osborne, Gavin Gunning and James Ball for Saturday afternoon's match against fellow promotion-chasers Boreham Wood.
The trio were absent through injury as Moors lost 1-0 at Darlington in the FA Trophy earlier this month.
Boss Tim Flowers said: "We've got a really tough run of National League fixtures which include Boreham Wood and Sutton United who are both flying. Barrow is in there somewhere re-arranged.
"It's endless now going through to the climax of our season. We need to re-group, assess and analyse what we've done - what we're doing right and what we're doing wrong.
"We need to crack on for the final games because it's going to take a big push and there's a lot of teams in the frame to get in the play-offs.
"There are also a lot of teams in the frame maybe to win it. There's a long way to go.
"Boreham Wood are in excellent form. They're a really good side and have got a good manager.
"Once again he's pulled a rabbit out of the hat down there and got Boreham right up there sniffing around.
"We'll take one bridge at a time, one game at a time."
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The club clarified that Gunning, who remains on non contract terms, is able to play for Moors until the end of the season as part of his arrangement.


birminghammail--2020-01-17--Attempted killer found 'sofa surfing' at Tipton home after life jail sentence

An attempted murderer who was handed a life sentence for a vicious knife attack has been found by police sofa surfing at a Black Country home – more than a year after being let out on licence .
West Midlands Police said the 59-year-old , who has not been named , was arrested from an address in Tipton after a tipoff at around 10.30am on Friday , January 17 .
He was convicted of attempted murder after a domestic knife attack but was let out on licence more than a year ago , the force revealed .
A spokesman for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man was arrested from an address in Tipton today ( 17 Jan ) on a recall to prison .
`` The man had been released from prison on licence having been handed a life sentence for attempted murder following a domestic knife attack .
`` Tipton Neighbourhood PC Ben Clay received information suggesting the man was sofa surfing at an address in the town .
He visited the address at 10.30am this morning where he was detained and taken into police custody . ''
Arresting officers added : `` Male arrested this morning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ To keep up-to-date with crime in your community , join the Black Country Crime Watch Facebook group where you will be alerted to any suspicious or criminal behaviour happening in your area .
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An attempted murderer who was handed a life sentence for a vicious knife attack has been found by police sofa surfing at a Black Country home – more than a year after being let out on licence.
West Midlands Police said the 59-year-old, who has not been named, was arrested from an address in Tipton after a tipoff at around 10.30am on Friday, January 17.
He was convicted of attempted murder after a domestic knife attack but was let out on licence more than a year ago, the force revealed.
A spokesman for the force said: "A 59-year-old man was arrested from an address in Tipton today (17 Jan) on a recall to prison.
"The man had been released from prison on licence having been handed a life sentence for attempted murder following a domestic knife attack.
"Tipton Neighbourhood PC Ben Clay received information suggesting the man was sofa surfing at an address in the town. He visited the address at 10.30am this morning where he was detained and taken into police custody."
Arresting officers added: "Male arrested this morning for lifetime recall to prison."
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birminghammail--2020-01-17--Birmingham Wheels is saved after closure and eviction threat lifted

Racing fans across the West Midlands were given a boost today ( Friday ) as it was revealed that the popular Birmingham Wheels site has been saved .
In a dramatic departure from their earlier position , the council has written to licensees on the site to confirm they have now lifted the January 31 deadline for businesses to vacate the premises .
And businesses have now been invited to a meeting with the council next week to discuss how they can come to an arrangement which will see them remain operating on the site until an alternative arrangement can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Birmingham Wheels has provided a range of wheeled sports facilities since 1979 , including speed-skating , go kart tracks and a stock-car racing circuit .
But it looked as though the end was nigh for businesses operating on the site earlier this month due to the non-payment of nearly £800,000 in rent by the charity responsible for the lease , Birmingham Wheels Ltd .
Businesses operating on the site had played no part in the dispute , though , and had pleaded with the council to let them stay until an alternative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people signed a signature against the closure , and it now looks as though the council have listened to the public .
The site will still be redeveloped as part of the Bordesley Park action plan , but businesses will now be able to operate from Birmingham Wheels until at least an alternative site has been found .
And campaign head Philip Bond , director of Motor Racing Live Ltd , says he is 'delighted ' with the result .
`` What 's happened is that they are quite happy , now , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Because we will be dealing directly , now , with the council - previously we were dealing with the Wheels charity .
`` And they are anxious to get that all done and dusted before the 31 January , so that we can stay there continuously .
`` I feel amazing .
I 'm extremely happy about it .
I 've spoken to the officers that we 've been dealing with before , and they seem very cooperative , and I 'm hopeful of us being able to decide next week on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done .
`` So they will now take take over control of the site , and we 'll agree a new lease to start on February 1 .
`` The long term future is still the same .
The site will be redeveloped .
It 's just a question of whether we are incorporated in that redevelopment , and the main circuits stay where they are , and the new industrial park is built around it .
Or , if not , we will be relocated elsewhere . ''

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Racing fans across the West Midlands were given a boost today (Friday) as it was revealed that the popular Birmingham Wheels site has been saved.
In a dramatic departure from their earlier position , the council has written to licensees on the site to confirm they have now lifted the January 31 deadline for businesses to vacate the premises.
And businesses have now been invited to a meeting with the council next week to discuss how they can come to an arrangement which will see them remain operating on the site until an alternative arrangement can be found.
Based in Bordesley Green, Birmingham Wheels has provided a range of wheeled sports facilities since 1979, including speed-skating, go kart tracks and a stock-car racing circuit.
But it looked as though the end was nigh for businesses operating on the site earlier this month due to the non-payment of nearly £800,000 in rent by the charity responsible for the lease, Birmingham Wheels Ltd.
Businesses operating on the site had played no part in the dispute, though, and had pleaded with the council to let them stay until an alternative site had been identified. Five thousand people signed a signature against the closure, and it now looks as though the council have listened to the public.
The site will still be redeveloped as part of the Bordesley Park action plan, but businesses will now be able to operate from Birmingham Wheels until at least an alternative site has been found.
And campaign head Philip Bond, director of Motor Racing Live Ltd, says he is 'delighted' with the result.
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"What's happened is that they are quite happy, now, to talk about a new agreement. Because we will be dealing directly, now, with the council - previously we were dealing with the Wheels charity.
"And they are anxious to get that all done and dusted before the 31 January, so that we can stay there continuously.
"I feel amazing. I'm extremely happy about it. I've spoken to the officers that we've been dealing with before, and they seem very cooperative, and I'm hopeful of us being able to decide next week on the way that it's going to be done.
"So they will now take take over control of the site, and we'll agree a new lease to start on February 1.
"The long term future is still the same. The site will be redeveloped. It's just a question of whether we are incorporated in that redevelopment, and the main circuits stay where they are, and the new industrial park is built around it. Or, if not, we will be relocated elsewhere."


birminghammail--2020-01-17--Newcastle United to launch bid for Aston Villa and Leeds United transfer target - reports

Newcastle United are the latest club reportedly preparing a bid for in-demand Hull City wide-man Jarrod Bowen .
The 23-year-old is one of the most highly sought after players outside of the Premier League , with a whole host of clubs linked with a move .
Aston Villa are believed to be one of those interested in Bowen , who has 16 goals for the Tigers this season .
Along with Villa - Everton , Wolves , Leeds and Newcastle have all been said to be keeping tabs on him .
The Athletic last week suggested that no clubs had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but in recent days , the race for his signature has heated up .
On Thursday , The Sun claimed Leeds were planning audacious loan-to-buy move , giving their Championship rivals £3m initially , with an obligation to sign him for around £15m should they achieve promotion .
Now The Telegraph have reported that Steve Bruce and Newcastle are readying a substantial bid for Bowen in order to keep them away from the relegation zone .
Hull are demanding around £20m for Bowen and at this point it is not known whether the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is believed to be a long-term admirer of the forward and sees him providing a goal threat that is severely lacking .
Meanwhile , Villa are set to announce their first permanent signing of the window in the coming days , with Genk striker Mbwana Samatta arriving for a fee believed to be in the region of £8.5m .
Dean Smith is hoping for further arrivals in the goalscoring department , although any further incomings will likely come in the form of loan deals - with Christian Benteke and Islam Slimani linked .

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Newcastle United are the latest club reportedly preparing a bid for in-demand Hull City wide-man Jarrod Bowen.
The 23-year-old is one of the most highly sought after players outside of the Premier League, with a whole host of clubs linked with a move.
Aston Villa are believed to be one of those interested in Bowen, who has 16 goals for the Tigers this season.
Along with Villa - Everton, Wolves, Leeds and Newcastle have all been said to be keeping tabs on him.
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The Athletic last week suggested that no clubs had launched an official bid for Bowen, but in recent days, the race for his signature has heated up.
On Thursday, The Sun claimed Leeds were planning audacious loan-to-buy move, giving their Championship rivals £3m initially, with an obligation to sign him for around £15m should they achieve promotion.
Now The Telegraph have reported that Steve Bruce and Newcastle are readying a substantial bid for Bowen in order to keep them away from the relegation zone.
Hull are demanding around £20m for Bowen and at this point it is not known whether the Magpies would reach that figure. Bruce is believed to be a long-term admirer of the forward and sees him providing a goal threat that is severely lacking.
Meanwhile, Villa are set to announce their first permanent signing of the window in the coming days, with Genk striker Mbwana Samatta arriving for a fee believed to be in the region of £8.5m.
Dean Smith is hoping for further arrivals in the goalscoring department, although any further incomings will likely come in the form of loan deals - with Christian Benteke and Islam Slimani linked.


birminghammail--2020-01-17--'Justice for Jason Webb' - Adam Taylor found guilty of brutal New Year's Eve attack

A thug has been convicted of brutally beating a man following a New Year 's Eve party in Birmingham more than five years ago .
Jason Webb was the victim of a revenge attack by Adam Taylor following a row at the party in Kings Heath , Birmingham Crown Court Heard .
Since the attack on December 31 in 2014 Mr Webb has needed 24 hour care after suffering brain damage .
Adam Taylor , 34 , was found guilty , following a trial , of causing Mr Webb grievous bodily harm with intent .
The conviction came after a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He was remanded in custody by Judge Murray Creed and will be sentenced on January 31 .
After the verdict Mr Webb 's mother Anita Larden , who had attended the trial with other family members , said : `` It has been five years .
Justice for Jason .
You can post that on his page .
We 've finally got justice .
Fantastic .
`` He 's got over 700 followers on his page and they always ask how he is .
It is such a lovely feeling . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Taylor and Mr Webb had been at a family party at Kernthorpe Road , Kings Heath .
There had been a falling out between their respective girlfriends while Mr Webb also had an argument with the defendant 's sister .
A number of people , including the victim , were asked to leave .
Taylor , who wanted revenge , then , with others , went out looking for Mr Webb and witness Aaron Kelly then saw the defendant jumping and stamping on Mr Webb .
He said it was a `` nasty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been `` a child on a trampoline . ''
Tom Kenning , prosecuting , said Mr Webb was not found until about seven hours later by passing members of the public .
He said he had suffered multiple injuries including a broken arm and a brain haemorrhage and multiple other wounds to his face .
Mr Kenning said after the attack trainers were seized from Taylor 's address whose soles matched the pattern of the marks left on the victim 's face .
Taylor , who chose not to give evidence , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but then changed his story saying that he just punched Mr Webb once .

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A thug has been convicted of brutally beating a man following a New Year's Eve party in Birmingham more than five years ago.
Jason Webb was the victim of a revenge attack by Adam Taylor following a row at the party in Kings Heath, Birmingham Crown Court Heard.
Since the attack on December 31 in 2014 Mr Webb has needed 24 hour care after suffering brain damage.
Adam Taylor, 34, was found guilty, following a trial, of causing Mr Webb grievous bodily harm with intent. The conviction came after a crucial witness to what happened came forward.
He was remanded in custody by Judge Murray Creed and will be sentenced on January 31.
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After the verdict Mr Webb's mother Anita Larden, who had attended the trial with other family members, said: "It has been five years. Justice for Jason. You can post that on his page. We've finally got justice. Fantastic.
"He's got over 700 followers on his page and they always ask how he is. It is such a lovely feeling."
The court heard during the trial that Taylor and Mr Webb had been at a family party at Kernthorpe Road, Kings Heath.
There had been a falling out between their respective girlfriends while Mr Webb also had an argument with the defendant's sister.
A number of people, including the victim, were asked to leave.
Taylor, who wanted revenge, then, with others, went out looking for Mr Webb and witness Aaron Kelly then saw the defendant jumping and stamping on Mr Webb.
He said it was a "nasty and malicious attack" and that Taylor had been "a child on a trampoline."
Tom Kenning, prosecuting, said Mr Webb was not found until about seven hours later by passing members of the public.
He said he had suffered multiple injuries including a broken arm and a brain haemorrhage and multiple other wounds to his face.
Mr Kenning said after the attack trainers were seized from Taylor's address whose soles matched the pattern of the marks left on the victim's face.
Taylor, who chose not to give evidence, initially claimed to police he was elsewhere but then changed his story saying that he just punched Mr Webb once.


birminghammail--2020-01-18--Love Island twins separated after Eve dumped from villa in recoupling

And then there was one - Love Island has gone through its first full recoupling of the new Winter series and it saw twins Jess and Eve separated .
The sisters joined the Love Island villa hours after the first 10 Islanders and quickly wreaked havoc amongst the couples .
But unfortunately their reign of terror did n't last long when both men they stole opted to go back to their original girls .
That left the pair vulnerable in last night 's recoupling - and Nas had to choose between the 20-year-old twins .
He chose Jess and turning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Eve said : `` Look after my sister for me . ''
During an emotional private chat , Eve told her sister to stay in the villa and not let her hold her back .
They had one last hug before Eve walked out of the villa on her own .
Breaking down in tears in the Beach Hut , Jess said : `` I feel no one understands unless you 're a twin yourself .
It 's not like a friend or a sister .
It 's so strong .
`` My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her and I 'll be thinking about her the whole time . ''
As part of new duty of care guidelines that were implemented last year , Eve will be given a debrief and access to support now she has left .
Eve is the second Islander to walk out of the villa doors this year following Ollie 's exit earlier this week .
He claimed his reason for leaving was due to realising he was still in love with his ex-girlfriend .
His exit came shortly after more than 500 people complained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following reports he is involved in `` trophy hunting '' .
He said in a statement : `` My reasons for leaving Love Island are as communicated on the show .
`` I did not shoot any of the animals shown in the photographs nor have I ever shot as a trophy hunter .
`` I did volunteer to take part in the conservation and anti-poaching programme in Mozambique , a part of which involves old or sick animals being culled .
I was there as an observer .
`` The Cornish Sporting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has never traded .
`` I feel very passionately about conservation and will continue to support sustainable conservation causes around the globe .
These benefit the natural world and the animals which live within it , even if certain elements appear controversial when viewed out of context .

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And then there was one - Love Island has gone through its first full recoupling of the new Winter series and it saw twins Jess and Eve separated.
The sisters joined the Love Island villa hours after the first 10 Islanders and quickly wreaked havoc amongst the couples.
But unfortunately their reign of terror didn't last long when both men they stole opted to go back to their original girls.
That left the pair vulnerable in last night's recoupling - and Nas had to choose between the 20-year-old twins.
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He chose Jess and turning to the rest of the Islanders, Eve said: "Look after my sister for me."
During an emotional private chat, Eve told her sister to stay in the villa and not let her hold her back.
They had one last hug before Eve walked out of the villa on her own.
Breaking down in tears in the Beach Hut, Jess said: "I feel no one understands unless you're a twin yourself. It's not like a friend or a sister. It's so strong.
"My whole experience will be so different without her and I'll be thinking about her the whole time."
As part of new duty of care guidelines that were implemented last year, Eve will be given a debrief and access to support now she has left.
Eve is the second Islander to walk out of the villa doors this year following Ollie's exit earlier this week.
He claimed his reason for leaving was due to realising he was still in love with his ex-girlfriend.
His exit came shortly after more than 500 people complained about his inclusion in the show, following reports he is involved in "trophy hunting".
He said in a statement: "My reasons for leaving Love Island are as communicated on the show.
"I did not shoot any of the animals shown in the photographs nor have I ever shot as a trophy hunter.
"I did volunteer to take part in the conservation and anti-poaching programme in Mozambique, a part of which involves old or sick animals being culled. I was there as an observer.
"The Cornish Sporting Agency was set up in 2017 and has never traded.
"I feel very passionately about conservation and will continue to support sustainable conservation causes around the globe. These benefit the natural world and the animals which live within it, even if certain elements appear controversial when viewed out of context.
Love Island: Unseen Bits airs tonight at 9pm on ITV2.


birminghammail--2020-01-18--Car badly damaged as shots fired from vehicle in dramatic incident in Digbeth

A car was badly damaged after shots were blasted at it by occupants of another vehicle in a dramatic incident in Digbeth .
Police were called to Cheapside at 9pm last night ( Friday ) following reports of gun shots being fired from a vehicle at another moving car .
West Midlands police say significant damage was caused to a car but fortunately there were no reported injuries .
Police are appealing for information in a bid to trace the people involved .
Officers taped off parts of Cheapside last night as investigations started .
The road was taped off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gather evidence .
Inside the cordon was a red Audi which has significant damage to the side .
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said : `` Officers are investigating after being called to Cheapside in Digbeth at 9pm last night ( Friday 17 January ) to reports of gun shots being fired from a vehicle .
`` Damage was caused to a car but fortunately there are no reported injuries .
`` Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or call 101 anytime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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A car was badly damaged after shots were blasted at it by occupants of another vehicle in a dramatic incident in Digbeth.
Police were called to Cheapside at 9pm last night (Friday) following reports of gun shots being fired from a vehicle at another moving car.
West Midlands police say significant damage was caused to a car but fortunately there were no reported injuries.
Police are appealing for information in a bid to trace the people involved.
Officers taped off parts of Cheapside last night as investigations started. The road was taped off this morning as forensic teams continued to gather evidence.
Inside the cordon was a red Audi which has significant damage to the side.
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A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said: "Officers are investigating after being called to Cheapside in Digbeth at 9pm last night (Friday 17 January) to reports of gun shots being fired from a vehicle.
"Damage was caused to a car but fortunately there are no reported injuries.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or call 101 anytime, quoting log 2466 of 17 January.
"Crimestoppers can be called anonymously 0800 555 111."