birminghammail--2020-02-11--UK coronavirus 'super-spreader' Steve Walsh issues statement after 'infecting 11 people'

The UK businessman at the centre of the country 's outbreak of coronavirus has thanked the NHS for his treatment and said he is `` fully recovered '' .
Steve Walsh , from Hove in East Sussex , who is still in quarantine in Guy 's Hospital in London , picked up coronavirus while at a conference in Singapore .
On his way back to the UK , he stopped off for several days at a French ski chalet , where five Britons were subsequently infected with the virus .
He is also linked to at least five further cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two doctors , one of whom worked at a Brighton surgery that has closed its doors .
Speaking from hospital , Mr Walsh said in a statement : `` I would like to thank the NHS for their help and care - whilst I have fully recovered , my thoughts are with others who have contracted coronavirus .
`` As soon as I knew I had been exposed to a confirmed case of coronavirus , I contacted my GP , NHS 111 and Public Health England .
`` I was advised to attend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ showing no symptoms , and subsequently self-isolated at home as instructed .
`` When the diagnosis was confirmed I was sent to an isolation unit in hospital , where I remain , and , as a precaution , my family was also asked to isolate themselves .
`` I also thank friends , family and colleagues for their support during recent weeks and I ask the media to respect our privacy . ''

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The UK businessman at the centre of the country's outbreak of coronavirus has thanked the NHS for his treatment and said he is "fully recovered".
Steve Walsh, from Hove in East Sussex, who is still in quarantine in Guy's Hospital in London, picked up coronavirus while at a conference in Singapore.
On his way back to the UK, he stopped off for several days at a French ski chalet, where five Britons were subsequently infected with the virus.
He is also linked to at least five further cases of coronavirus in the UK, including two doctors, one of whom worked at a Brighton surgery that has closed its doors.
Speaking from hospital, Mr Walsh said in a statement: "I would like to thank the NHS for their help and care - whilst I have fully recovered, my thoughts are with others who have contracted coronavirus.
"As soon as I knew I had been exposed to a confirmed case of coronavirus, I contacted my GP, NHS 111 and Public Health England.
"I was advised to attend an isolated room at hospital, despite showing no symptoms, and subsequently self-isolated at home as instructed.
"When the diagnosis was confirmed I was sent to an isolation unit in hospital, where I remain, and, as a precaution, my family was also asked to isolate themselves.
"I also thank friends, family and colleagues for their support during recent weeks and I ask the media to respect our privacy."


birminghammail--2020-02-11--Mum's trick to clean toilet sparks alarming warning from plumbers - but she says she's done it for 1

Mum's trick to clean toilet sparks alarming warning from plumbers - but she says she's done it for 14 years

Plumbers have been urged to stop trying a cleaning trick going viral on social media .
Facebook is awash with reports of the cleaning trick , which has been shared by countless social networking platform users .
In recent months , the UK has seen a boom in the number of social media groups dedicated to cleaning .
Facebook is awash with instances of Mrs Hinch inspired groups , with fans of the Essex homeowner routinely sharing their tricks , hacks and tips .
This week , one mum went viral on the social media platform after she shared her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fresh and smelling clean every time it was flushed .
Taking to Facebook group Mums Who Clean , the mum wrote : `` ( Put ) dishwashing liquid in ( the ) toilet compartment and every flush is fresh clean smelly bubbles and toilet always looks clean . ''
The Mirror reports some people were n't so sure about the idea , pointing out that it could cause damage to your toilet system - and experts agree with them .
Speaking to news.com.au a plumber , Peter Daly , said : `` Master @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use cleaning products specifically designed for flush toilets .
People living outside built up areas who use septic tanks should ensure the product used is compatible with septic systems .
`` We recommend that consumers always consider the environment when choosing cleaning products and its packaging . ''

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Plumbers have been urged to stop trying a cleaning trick going viral on social media.
Facebook is awash with reports of the cleaning trick, which has been shared by countless social networking platform users.
In recent months, the UK has seen a boom in the number of social media groups dedicated to cleaning.
Facebook is awash with instances of Mrs Hinch inspired groups, with fans of the Essex homeowner routinely sharing their tricks, hacks and tips.
This week, one mum went viral on the social media platform after she shared her top tip for keeping her toilet looking fresh and smelling clean every time it was flushed.
(Image: Getty)
Taking to Facebook group Mums Who Clean, the mum wrote: "(Put) dishwashing liquid in (the) toilet compartment and every flush is fresh clean smelly bubbles and toilet always looks clean."
The Mirror reports some people weren't so sure about the idea, pointing out that it could cause damage to your toilet system - and experts agree with them.
Speaking to news.com.au a plumber, Peter Daly, said: "Master plumbers advises that it's safest to use cleaning products specifically designed for flush toilets. People living outside built up areas who use septic tanks should ensure the product used is compatible with septic systems.
"We recommend that consumers always consider the environment when choosing cleaning products and its packaging."


birminghammail--2020-02-11--'Hunt the wheelie bin' fury as they're left outside wrong houses in Solihull

Fed-up Solihull residents have complained that refuse crews are often leaving wheelie bins blocking the pavement or outside the wrong house .
Criticism about the number of containers left in the middle of walkways in the Lyndon area has prompted calls for council contractors to sharpen up their act .
Ward councillor Kathryn Thomas ( Lib Dem ) had taken up the issue at last week 's Full Council meeting , saying many locals were getting frustrated at the haphazard way that the bins were returned after collections .
She cited a raft of recent complaints made on the Lyndon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the issues brought up by more than a dozen householders fell short of the standards expected .
Resident Siân Davies said : `` There are so many rules and regs regarding residents putting out rubbish , yet in our road we have to play hunt the wheelie bin after they ’ ve been emptied .
Could be anywhere . ''
Amanda Wood added : `` My bins have been left two houses away from mine , left in the middle of the pavement and left blocking my driveway access on various collection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cracked and broken because they throw them back , rather than placing them back . ''
And Elizabeth Rose said it had been a long-running problem .
`` I 've been emailed many times to say that supervisors will follow the crew to ensure bins are correctly returned .
It lasts two/three weeks then we are back to their old ways again . ''
Cllr Thomas suggested that the cases highlighted went against the terms set out in the council 's waste and recycling charter and asked what could be done to ensure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A safe and appropriate position is not strewn across the pavement , creating issues for people on mobility scooters , in wheelchairs , who are visually impaired or pushing prams or pushchairs , '' she said .
`` I supported a resident 's complaint back in the summer about this very issue and I suspect I 'm not alone in this chamber in having raised it . ''
Responding , Cllr Ken Hawkins , the cabinet member for the environment and highways , said : `` It 's worth noting that actually there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the borough .
`` Now I 'm not saying we should expect these kind of issues , but you 've got to understand with that amount there are going to be some issues now and again . ''
He said that when concerns were raised , the council 's waste and recycling contractor , Amey , would take action to investigate - going out to inspect routes where issues had been flagged up .

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Fed-up Solihull residents have complained that refuse crews are often leaving wheelie bins blocking the pavement or outside the wrong house.
Criticism about the number of containers left in the middle of walkways in the Lyndon area has prompted calls for council contractors to sharpen up their act.
Ward councillor Kathryn Thomas (Lib Dem) had taken up the issue at last week's Full Council meeting, saying many locals were getting frustrated at the haphazard way that the bins were returned after collections.
She cited a raft of recent complaints made on the Lyndon Residents' Association Facebook page and suggested that the issues brought up by more than a dozen householders fell short of the standards expected.
Resident Siân Davies said: "There are so many rules and regs regarding residents putting out rubbish, yet in our road we have to play hunt the wheelie bin after they’ve been emptied. Could be anywhere."
Amanda Wood added: "My bins have been left two houses away from mine, left in the middle of the pavement and left blocking my driveway access on various collection days.
"Glass collection crates get cracked and broken because they throw them back, rather than placing them back."
And Elizabeth Rose said it had been a long-running problem.
"I've been emailed many times to say that supervisors will follow the crew to ensure bins are correctly returned. It lasts two/three weeks then we are back to their old ways again."
(Image: Kathryn Thomas)
Cllr Thomas suggested that the cases highlighted went against the terms set out in the council's waste and recycling charter and asked what could be done to ensure a permanent improvement in standards.
"A safe and appropriate position is not strewn across the pavement, creating issues for people on mobility scooters, in wheelchairs, who are visually impaired or pushing prams or pushchairs," she said.
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"I supported a resident's complaint back in the summer about this very issue and I suspect I'm not alone in this chamber in having raised it."
Responding, Cllr Ken Hawkins, the cabinet member for the environment and highways, said: "It's worth noting that actually there are nine million collections every year in the borough.
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"Now I'm not saying we should expect these kind of issues, but you've got to understand with that amount there are going to be some issues now and again."
He said that when concerns were raised, the council's waste and recycling contractor, Amey, would take action to investigate - going out to inspect routes where issues had been flagged up.


birminghammail--2020-02-11--Barnsley 0-1 Birmingham City match report, player ratings and press conference from Oakwell

Scott Hogan ’ s third goal in three Birmingham City matches gave the visitors their third Championship win in succession .
The on loan Aston Villa man struck 76 minutes into a low-quality affair at Oakwell with a clinical finish after good work by Jude Bellingham .
That extended Blues ’ unbeaten run to nine games in all competitions and once again underlined what a shrewd transfer window acquisition the 27-year-old has been .
Blues head coach Pep Clotet made one change to the line-up which won at Bristol City , with Jefferson Montero replacing Jeremie Bela for just his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , the continuity was on the team-sheet alone in a poor first half of few chances .
Those Barnsley did produce largely came through Blues ’ inability to clear their lines .
First , on the half hour , Marc Roberts ’ weak pass was intercepted by Callum Styles whose shot from the D needed Lee Camp to tip over .
Five minutes later Jacob Brown picked up the ball to the left of the box , skipped away from Roberts and fizzed in a low drive which Camp grabbed at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Blues ’ best moments both fell to Hogan , in the fifth minute when he side-footed Bellingham ’ s corner over the bar .
And seven minutes before the break the striker latched on to Gary Gardner ’ s pass , raced into the area but from a difficult angle drove straight at Brad Collins .
The first half of the second period was equally as scrappy , with both teams managing a single shot from distance .
Both Elliot Simoes and Bellingham missed the target though .
The game exploded belatedly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hour to go .
Bellingham won the ball back near the corner flag and rolled into the box for Hogan who had his back to goal but spun and fired inside the far post .

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Brian Dick, Richard Cusack)

Scott Hogan’s third goal in three Birmingham City matches gave the visitors their third Championship win in succession.
The on loan Aston Villa man struck 76 minutes into a low-quality affair at Oakwell with a clinical finish after good work by Jude Bellingham.
That extended Blues’ unbeaten run to nine games in all competitions and once again underlined what a shrewd transfer window acquisition the 27-year-old has been.
Blues head coach Pep Clotet made one change to the line-up which won at Bristol City, with Jefferson Montero replacing Jeremie Bela for just his second Championship start for the club.
However, the continuity was on the team-sheet alone in a poor first half of few chances.
Those Barnsley did produce largely came through Blues’ inability to clear their lines.
First, on the half hour, Marc Roberts’ weak pass was intercepted by Callum Styles whose shot from the D needed Lee Camp to tip over.
Five minutes later Jacob Brown picked up the ball to the left of the box, skipped away from Roberts and fizzed in a low drive which Camp grabbed at the second attempt under pressure from Cauley Woodrow.
Blues’ best moments both fell to Hogan, in the fifth minute when he side-footed Bellingham’s corner over the bar.
And seven minutes before the break the striker latched on to Gary Gardner’s pass, raced into the area but from a difficult angle drove straight at Brad Collins.
(Image: Tim Easthope)
The first half of the second period was equally as scrappy, with both teams managing a single shot from distance.
Both Elliot Simoes and Bellingham missed the target though.
The game exploded belatedly into life with a quarter of an hour to go.
Bellingham won the ball back near the corner flag and rolled into the box for Hogan who had his back to goal but spun and fired inside the far post.


birminghammail--2020-02-11--Birmingham City fans take aim at Aston Villa with this Scott Hogan chant

Birmingham City fans have serenaded Scott Hogan after his latest match-winning performance for the club - and they 've taken a cheeky swipe at cross-city rivals Aston Villa in the process .
Hogan scored his third straight goal in as many games for the club since his failed loan spell at Stoke City was brought to an end last month , with parent club Villa sending him to Blues instead .
Blues have benefitted from his arrival , with the 27-year-old scoring the opening goal in each of his three Championship matches with the club .
Pep Clotet 's side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and within just seven points of the play-offs and they have been rejuvenated by Hogan 's arrival .
Hogan has already scored more goals than he managed in previous loan spells with Stoke and Sheffield United with Blues .
And the travelling Bluenoses who made the trip north made clear their adulation for the Republic of Ireland international , who endured a torrid time at Villa since his January 2017 move to the club .
`` Scotty Hogan is a Blue , he hates Villa , '' came the cry from behind the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the applause for another fine performance .

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Birmingham City fans have serenaded Scott Hogan after his latest match-winning performance for the club - and they've taken a cheeky swipe at cross-city rivals Aston Villa in the process.
Hogan scored his third straight goal in as many games for the club since his failed loan spell at Stoke City was brought to an end last month, with parent club Villa sending him to Blues instead.
Blues have benefitted from his arrival, with the 27-year-old scoring the opening goal in each of his three Championship matches with the club.
Pep Clotet's side have propelled themselves up to 14th place and within just seven points of the play-offs and they have been rejuvenated by Hogan's arrival.
Hogan has already scored more goals than he managed in previous loan spells with Stoke and Sheffield United with Blues.
And the travelling Bluenoses who made the trip north made clear their adulation for the Republic of Ireland international, who endured a torrid time at Villa since his January 2017 move to the club.
"Scotty Hogan is a Blue, he hates Villa," came the cry from behind the goal at Oakwell, as Hogan took the applause for another fine performance.


birminghammail--2020-02-11--'The same mentality' - Birmingham City boss addresses play-off talk after Barnsley win

Pep Clotet is refusing to countenance Birmingham City making a play-off charge , despite his team ’ s nine match unbeaten run .
A Scott Hogan goal 14 minutes from time saw Blues win in the Championship for the third time in succession - and move them to within a couple of games of the likely safety mark .
As things stand they are also seven points off the top six - in 14th place - but the Blues head coach is not even thinking about that .
“ This team needs to stay on a game-by-game mentality and keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on improving mistakes , on trying to put the best of ourselves on the pitch .
We will stick to that mentality and to win every game , '' Clotet said .
“ Possibly now on 43 points we are very close to what could be our first goal of the season staying in the league .
“ Now we keep the same mentality that took us here , we go game by game , tonight we put this game against Barnsley to bed and try to focus on being our best version @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get .
“ It is a very good win , a win is always welcome especially because it was a very difficult game to play , Barnsley were desperate for the points .
“ We felt from the beginning for them it was a must win situation .
“ The conditions were not the best for football , we knew that before , the pitch was not the best for football .
“ I am very happy to see the team could adapt , we adjusted our plans to know we needed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a good push towards the end of the game .
“ We knew that whoever scored first would have a big chance to win the game – that ’ s why we stuck to the plan and we have been clinical on that chance.
” It was a rare moment of quality in an otherwise scrappy game - a monument to Jude Bellingham ’ s endeavour and Hogan ’ s finishing .
Clotet said : “ First of all Jude ’ s mentality shows what we believe in the whole squad – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ball we can win .
That can make a difference because that can force a mistake from the opposition .
And the finish was absolutely superb .
”

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Pep Clotet is refusing to countenance Birmingham City making a play-off charge, despite his team’s nine match unbeaten run.
A Scott Hogan goal 14 minutes from time saw Blues win in the Championship for the third time in succession - and move them to within a couple of games of the likely safety mark.
As things stand they are also seven points off the top six - in 14th place - but the Blues head coach is not even thinking about that.
“This team needs to stay on a game-by-game mentality and keep doing what we have been doing – on improving mistakes, on trying to put the best of ourselves on the pitch. We will stick to that mentality and to win every game," Clotet said.
“Possibly now on 43 points we are very close to what could be our first goal of the season staying in the league.
“Now we keep the same mentality that took us here, we go game by game, tonight we put this game against Barnsley to bed and try to focus on being our best version possible against Brentford and see what we get.
“It is a very good win, a win is always welcome especially because it was a very difficult game to play, Barnsley were desperate for the points.
“We felt from the beginning for them it was a must win situation.
“The conditions were not the best for football, we knew that before, the pitch was not the best for football.
“I am very happy to see the team could adapt, we adjusted our plans to know we needed to be very good defensively, solid and have a good push towards the end of the game.
“We knew that whoever scored first would have a big chance to win the game – that’s why we stuck to the plan and we have been clinical on that chance.”
It was a rare moment of quality in an otherwise scrappy game - a monument to Jude Bellingham’s endeavour and Hogan’s finishing.
Clotet said: “First of all Jude’s mentality shows what we believe in the whole squad – never say ‘Never’ to a ball we can win. That can make a difference because that can force a mistake from the opposition. And the finish was absolutely superb.”


birminghammail--2020-02-11--'Just a joke' - Birmingham City fans in dreamland as Scott Hogan secures big win at Barnsley

Birmingham City fans have been reacting to tonight 's 1-0 win at Barnsley in the Championship .
Pep Clotet 's side recorded a fourth straight win in all competitions and have now made it an impressive nine games unbeaten since the 3-2 defeat to Wigan Athletic on New Year 's Day .
And Scott Hogan , on loan from Aston Villa , was at the heart of proceedings again with the striker netting the only goal of the game .
That strike comes hot on the heels of opening goals at Nottingham Forest and Bristol City in the League with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loanee finding some form since his move to Blues .
And Blues fans are in dreamland with the forward already netting more goals than he managed at his previous loan spells at Stoke and the Blades .
Here 's what they 've had to say on social media ... @ Benyardley102 : Seriously shows the difference a clinical striker can make , we would never have won that a few months back @ Lee_Travers : Scott Hogan just loves goals .
And as for Bellingham , the kid is just a joke .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 3 for hogan , 9 unbeaten and a clean sheet in the league since October , up the blues @ rickya1986 : Good result Blues .
Bellingham ’ s work rate is next level .
Gardner is looking in good form .
Defence looks well organised .
Strikers scoring .
Scrappy match but moment of brilliance for the goal for the assist and the finish @ 7ukeharper : We have now earned more points away than at home @ zeeksuk : Awful game in terrible conditions but we 'll take the win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jackowenn8 : Imagine where we ’ d be if we had a striker like hogan in summer and if we didn ’ t have an awful November-December @ philtedstone1 : Imagine the scenes when lee camp saves a pen and scott hogan scores the winner in the playoff final ... .. @ adamlees90 : Hogan at it again @ DannyGoodwood : Lovely from Blues - 3 on the bounce and this new striker knows where the net is

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Birmingham City fans have been reacting to tonight's 1-0 win at Barnsley in the Championship.
Pep Clotet's side recorded a fourth straight win in all competitions and have now made it an impressive nine games unbeaten since the 3-2 defeat to Wigan Athletic on New Year's Day.
And Scott Hogan, on loan from Aston Villa, was at the heart of proceedings again with the striker netting the only goal of the game.
That strike comes hot on the heels of opening goals at Nottingham Forest and Bristol City in the League with the former Stoke City and Sheffield United loanee finding some form since his move to Blues.
And Blues fans are in dreamland with the forward already netting more goals than he managed at his previous loan spells at Stoke and the Blades.
Here's what they've had to say on social media...
@ ianbrown1875 : Fire up the bus
@ Benyardley102 : Seriously shows the difference a clinical striker can make, we would never have won that a few months back
@ Lee_Travers : Scott Hogan just loves goals. And as for Bellingham, the kid is just a joke. Keep Right On
@ ChrisGr60511028 : 3 in 3 for hogan, 9 unbeaten and a clean sheet in the league since October, up the blues
@ rickya1986 : Good result Blues. Bellingham’s work rate is next level. Gardner is looking in good form. Defence looks well organised. Strikers scoring. Scrappy match but moment of brilliance for the goal for the assist and the finish
@ 7ukeharper : We have now earned more points away than at home
@ zeeksuk : Awful game in terrible conditions but we'll take the win What a signing Hogan is!
@ jackowenn8 : Imagine where we’d be if we had a striker like hogan in summer and if we didn’t have an awful November-December
@ philtedstone1 : Imagine the scenes when lee camp saves a pen and scott hogan scores the winner in the playoff final.....
@ adamlees90 : Hogan at it again
@ DannyGoodwood : Lovely from Blues - 3 on the bounce and this new striker knows where the net is


birminghammail--2020-02-11--Scott Hogan strikes again - and Aston Villa fans are all making the same point

Scott Hogan 's stunning start to life at Birmingham City has continued , with the Aston Villa loanee scoring again .
After being recalled from his loan spell at Stoke City , Villa allowed the Republic of Ireland international to join their cross-city rivals for the rest of the season .
And after enduring almost four years of struggles since his move to Villa in 2016 , Hogan looks to have finally rediscovered his form .
After scoring two in his first two for Blues , Hogan netted the winner in their 1-0 win over Barnsley , curling an inch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The 27-year-old has now guided Pep Clotet 's men to three straight wins , as their relegation worries have eased substantially .
Villa decided Hogan was surplus to requirements , with Dean Smith signing two more strikers in the January window .
Clotet meanwhile , has heaped praise on the former Brentford striker claiming he is exactly the type of player they need : `` I told him I don ’ t know the Scott Hogan from Aston Villa and I don ’ t know the Scott Hogan from Stoke but I really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brentford and that ’ s the one we are bringing in .
We believe massively . ''
@ FrontPosts : Someone remind me why we loaned Hogan to Blues again ?
@ DomHunt73 : Shouldn ’ t ever do business to help Blues in any way but the positive is Hogan ’ s goals will only take them into top ten & his form will hopefully mean we ’ ll get some money when he is sold @ MeahCarl : Don ’ t care how we rate Hogan we should not be doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RebelEMG : I remember saying that Hogan was a confidence player .
The Villa striker Bermuda triangle strikes again .
@ Mafzal_UK : Is there a recall option on Scotty Hogan ?
?
@ _OliverAVFC : 3 in 3 for hogan now hahahahahahahahahahah this is such a villa thing to happen @ LewBligh_ : Can ’ t believe we ’ ve loaned a struggling Scott Hogan to our rivals and he ’ s bagged 3 in 3 @ CroweJnr : Perhaps Hogan really was a Blue ?
It ’ d explain a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games at # bcfc , Scotty Hogan has scored as many goals as he did in the last season and a half ...

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Scott Hogan's stunning start to life at Birmingham City has continued, with the Aston Villa loanee scoring again.
After being recalled from his loan spell at Stoke City, Villa allowed the Republic of Ireland international to join their cross-city rivals for the rest of the season.
And after enduring almost four years of struggles since his move to Villa in 2016, Hogan looks to have finally rediscovered his form.
(Image: Tim Easthope)
After scoring two in his first two for Blues, Hogan netted the winner in their 1-0 win over Barnsley, curling an inch perfect finish into the top corner.
The 27-year-old has now guided Pep Clotet's men to three straight wins, as their relegation worries have eased substantially.
Villa decided Hogan was surplus to requirements, with Dean Smith signing two more strikers in the January window.
Clotet meanwhile, has heaped praise on the former Brentford striker claiming he is exactly the type of player they need: "I told him I don’t know the Scott Hogan from Aston Villa and I don’t know the Scott Hogan from Stoke but I really know very well the Scott Hogan from Brentford and that’s the one we are bringing in. We believe massively."
How Villa fans reacted to Hogan's latest goal:
@FrontPosts: Someone remind me why we loaned Hogan to Blues again?
@DomHunt73: Shouldn’t ever do business to help Blues in any way but the positive is Hogan’s goals will only take them into top ten & his form will hopefully mean we’ll get some money when he is sold
@MeahCarl: Don’t care how we rate Hogan we should not be doing business with them up the road!
@RebelEMG: I remember saying that Hogan was a confidence player. The Villa striker Bermuda triangle strikes again.
@Mafzal_UK: Is there a recall option on Scotty Hogan??
@_OliverAVFC: 3 in 3 for hogan now hahahahahahahahahahah this is such a villa thing to happen
@LewBligh_: Can’t believe we’ve loaned a struggling Scott Hogan to our rivals and he’s bagged 3 in 3
@CroweJnr: Perhaps Hogan really was a Blue? It’d explain a lot.
@M_Wilkins7: In 3 games at #bcfc, Scotty Hogan has scored as many goals as he did in the last season and a half...


birminghammail--2020-02-11--'Showed tremendous energy' - Birmingham City player ratings as Scott Hogan wins it at Barnsley

Scott Hogan struck his third goal in three games to maintain Birmingham City ’ s unbeaten run which stretches back to New Year ’ s Day .
The on-loan striker pounced with a quarter of an hour to go to seal a third league win in succession .
Tested from outside the box in the first half – and equal to drives from Callum Styles and Jacob Brown .
Not much to do in the second period either on a quiet night for the goalkeeper .
Didn ’ t stray across halfway in the opening period , instead tended to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passes after the restart though – even if he was caught in possession on the odd occasion .
One sloppy moment in the first half put Blues under pressure – but seemed to win every header that came his way .
Swept up really well in the second period , reading the game well and putting his foot down when needed .
Played with his customary assurance alongside Roberts , one superb slide-rule pass sent Montero away – but other than that studious in defence and decisive when required .
A couple forceful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his evening making sure Barnsley were unable to get down his side .
So strong in the air .
Barely touched the ball for the first quarter – and when he did he skied a cross over the bar .
Not much more influence after that , a couple of errant crosses before being replaced for the final quarter .
Harried and hurried Barnsley in midfield and tracked his runners but rarely able to get on the ball in the opening period .
Worked hard in the second half to play an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A couple of surging runs in the opening 45 , one brought a booking for Andersen .
Also played the pass which led to the best opening , which put Hogan away .
Strong in the second period too , leading attacks and breaking up play .
Gave Clarke Oduor a torrid first half hour before the left back was subbed .
Won several turnovers and threatened as much as any Blues player .
Stuck to his task in the second period as well and showed tremendous energy to set up the winner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s 5th minute corner – but showed decent pace and got his shot on target when freed by Gardner just before the break .
A superb finish to take the points .
Looked a threat with his intelligent runs throughout .
Battled away in the opening 45 but without any return as the game seemed to go on around him .
Tried to link up play in the second half , most of which was spent acting as a screen for the midfield .
Last act was to hoof a 20 yard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Montero , 69 ) 6.5 Things started when he came on

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Scott Hogan struck his third goal in three games to maintain Birmingham City’s unbeaten run which stretches back to New Year’s Day.
The on-loan striker pounced with a quarter of an hour to go to seal a third league win in succession.
Here’s how Pep Clotet’ s men rated...
STARTING FORMATION
4-4-2
CAMP 7.5
Tested from outside the box in the first half – and equal to drives from Callum Styles and Jacob Brown. Not much to do in the second period either on a quiet night for the goalkeeper.
COLIN 7
Didn’t stray across halfway in the opening period, instead tended to his defensive duty. Played some incisive passes after the restart though – even if he was caught in possession on the odd occasion.
ROBERTS 7.5
One sloppy moment in the first half put Blues under pressure – but seemed to win every header that came his way. Swept up really well in the second period, reading the game well and putting his foot down when needed.
CLARKE-SALTER 7.5
Played with his customary assurance alongside Roberts, one superb slide-rule pass sent Montero away – but other than that studious in defence and decisive when required.
PEDERSEN 7.5
A couple forceful bursts down the left but passed most of his evening making sure Barnsley were unable to get down his side. So strong in the air.
MONTERO 4.5
Barely touched the ball for the first quarter – and when he did he skied a cross over the bar. Not much more influence after that, a couple of errant crosses before being replaced for the final quarter.
SUNJIC 7
Harried and hurried Barnsley in midfield and tracked his runners but rarely able to get on the ball in the opening period. Worked hard in the second half to play an important part clogging up the middle.
GARDNER 8
A couple of surging runs in the opening 45, one brought a booking for Andersen. Also played the pass which led to the best opening, which put Hogan away. Strong in the second period too, leading attacks and breaking up play.
BELLINGHAM 7.5
Gave Clarke Oduor a torrid first half hour before the left back was subbed. Won several turnovers and threatened as much as any Blues player. Stuck to his task in the second period as well and showed tremendous energy to set up the winner.
HOGAN 7.5
Needed to be sharper with Bellingham’s 5th minute corner – but showed decent pace and got his shot on target when freed by Gardner just before the break. A superb finish to take the points. Looked a threat with his intelligent runs throughout.
JUTKIEWICZ 6.5
Battled away in the opening 45 but without any return as the game seemed to go on around him. Tried to link up play in the second half, most of which was spent acting as a screen for the midfield. Last act was to hoof a 20 yard shot into the stand.
(Image: Tim Easthope)
SUBSTITUTES
BELA (for Montero, 69) 6.5 Things started when he came on
DEAN (for Jutkiewicz, 86) N/A
HARDING (for Bellingham, 88) N/A
Not used: Trueman, Crowley, Keita, Boyd-Munce
OPPOSITION
BARNSLEY (4-3-3): Collins; Williams, Andersen, Sollbauer, Oduor (Ludewig 27); Styles (Bahre 45), Mowatt, Simoes (Thomas 70); Woodrow; Brown, Chaplin. Not used: Walton, Dougall, Schmidt, Halme
GOALS
BLUES : Hogan (76)
THE REF : Dean Whitestone
ATTENDANCE : 12,788 (1,450 away)
NEXT UP : Brentford (h), Saturday, February 15, kick-off 3pm


birminghammail--2020-02-11--'Vulnerable' Eloise Parry, 21, died after taking toxic slimming pills filled with WWI explosives

A `` vulnerable and deeply troubled '' young woman died after taking 'slimming pills ' containing chemicals used in First World War explosives , a court has heard .
Eloise Parry , 21 , suffered a `` most distressing death '' in April 2015 after consuming eight Dinitrophenol ( DNP ) capsules , a substance described online as `` straight poison '' and `` the devil 's cut agent '' .
Bernard Rebelo , 32 , from Gosport in Hampshire , is standing trial for her manslaughter , accused of buying the powder from a chemical factory in China , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people around the world , including Ms Parry .
The yellow powder is often advertised as a slimming product but the known side effects include multiple organ failure , coma , and cardiac arrest .
During the First World War it had been used as a base material for munitions products .
Prosecutor Richard Barraclough , QC , told the jury that online forums compared consuming the chemical to `` Russian roulette , '' adding : `` If you take it , you might live , or you might die .
Miss Parry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been diagnosed with the eating disorder , bulimia , `` became at least psychologically addicted to and dependent on the chemical '' after she started taking it in February 2015 , the court was told .
The Old Bailey heard that DNP is particularly dangerous to those who suffer from eating disorders as the toxicity level is relative to a person 's weight .
The student was described as having a `` morbid dread of fatness '' and was `` simply unable to control herself when it came to [ DNP ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on March 10 2015 , Miss Parry was admitted to Wrexham hospital after collapsing , and texted a friend saying : `` I f***** up .
A and E. DNP overdose .
Feel so f****** stupid .
I knew I could not control my eating disorder well enough to take them safely , I knew it . ''
She added : `` It 's not going to matter how skinny I am if I 'm dead . ''
The court was told that three days later , the 21-year-old messaged : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never meant to hurt myself , I just felt so desperate .
`` I 've been trying so hard to be okay with my body and myself that I pushed down all of those negative feelings instead of dealing with them . ''
From 2013 , the prosecution say Rebelo was buying DNP from a chemical factory in China , and selling it on his websites drpharmaceuticals.com and bionicpharmaceuticals.com , which have both since been taken down .
The business was run from a flat in Harrow in north London , the court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knew of the dangers of the substance .
In 2013 , an associate who had taken DNP texted Rebelo to say : `` I feel like shit , I 'm too hot , '' and `` I 'm drinking shit-loads of liquids '' .
Mr Barraclough , QC , told the court : `` He knew it was dangerous , not only because one of his associates had consumed DNP and had suffered some of its toxic effects ... but because it was well-known that any number of authorities and organisations were warning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
The jury was told on Tuesday that the proceeding is a retrial , following a Court of Appeal decision .

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A "vulnerable and deeply troubled" young woman died after taking 'slimming pills' containing chemicals used in First World War explosives, a court has heard.
Eloise Parry, 21, suffered a "most distressing death" in April 2015 after consuming eight Dinitrophenol (DNP) capsules, a substance described online as "straight poison" and "the devil's cut agent".
Bernard Rebelo, 32, from Gosport in Hampshire, is standing trial for her manslaughter, accused of buying the powder from a chemical factory in China, and selling it on as tablets to people around the world, including Ms Parry.
The yellow powder is often advertised as a slimming product but the known side effects include multiple organ failure, coma, and cardiac arrest.
During the First World War it had been used as a base material for munitions products.
Prosecutor Richard Barraclough, QC, told the jury that online forums compared consuming the chemical to "Russian roulette," adding: "If you take it, you might live, or you might die.
Miss Parry, from Shrewsbury in Shropshire, who had been diagnosed with the eating disorder, bulimia, "became at least psychologically addicted to and dependent on the chemical" after she started taking it in February 2015, the court was told.
The Old Bailey heard that DNP is particularly dangerous to those who suffer from eating disorders as the toxicity level is relative to a person's weight.
The student was described as having a "morbid dread of fatness" and was "simply unable to control herself when it came to [DNP] consumption".
The court heard that on March 10 2015, Miss Parry was admitted to Wrexham hospital after collapsing, and texted a friend saying: "I f***** up. A and E. DNP overdose. Feel so f****** stupid. I knew I could not control my eating disorder well enough to take them safely, I knew it."
She added: "It's not going to matter how skinny I am if I'm dead."
The court was told that three days later, the 21-year-old messaged: "I don't want to die, I never meant to hurt myself, I just felt so desperate.
"I've been trying so hard to be okay with my body and myself that I pushed down all of those negative feelings instead of dealing with them."
From 2013, the prosecution say Rebelo was buying DNP from a chemical factory in China, and selling it on his websites drpharmaceuticals.com and bionicpharmaceuticals.com, which have both since been taken down. The business was run from a flat in Harrow in north London, the court was told.
They argue that he knew of the dangers of the substance.
In 2013, an associate who had taken DNP texted Rebelo to say: "I feel like shit, I'm too hot," and "I'm drinking shit-loads of liquids".
Mr Barraclough, QC, told the court: "He knew it was dangerous, not only because one of his associates had consumed DNP and had suffered some of its toxic effects... but because it was well-known that any number of authorities and organisations were warning against the dangers of consuming the chemical."
Rebelo denies manslaughter.
The jury was told on Tuesday that the proceeding is a retrial, following a Court of Appeal decision.
The trial continues.


birminghammail--2020-02-11--The Chase star Paul Sinha left raging after his jaw-dropping clanger

The Chase viewers watched on in disbelief as Paul Sinha chastised himself on the ITV1 daytime favourite today .
On Tuesday , February 11 , Paul Sinha , aka the Sinnerman , was seen competing against four new competitors .
The contestants were on the show to land a life-changing sum of money .
Bradley Walsh , the former Coronation Street actor , welcomed Callum , Lynn , Bronagh and Charles to the show .
Last to face Paul was Charles , who wanted to use the prize money for a trip to New Orleans with his wife , reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very good cash-builder of £7000 , but after knocking out two other contestants , The Sinnerman was determined to scupper Charles ' chances .
During the head-to-head round , Charles made a few mistakes as Paul was set to take victory .
But then The Sinnerman had a nightmare as he made a silly mistake when answering a question .
Host Bradley Walsh asked : `` What does the word 'comital ' refer to ? ''
The options were A ) Earl , B ) A prince or C ) A king .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' , which left Paul wincing .
The host said : `` Ey up he 's not happy '' , to which Paul admitted he 'd got it badly wrong .
He said : `` I was looking for a count ... '' The mistake led Charles to enter the final round with Lynn with £15,000 in the prize pot .
Luckily for The Sinnerman he pulled it back after beating the pair in the final round , leaving them empty-handed .

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The Chase viewers watched on in disbelief as Paul Sinha chastised himself on the ITV1 daytime favourite today.
On Tuesday, February 11, Paul Sinha, aka the Sinnerman, was seen competing against four new competitors.
The contestants were on the show to land a life-changing sum of money.
Bradley Walsh, the former Coronation Street actor, welcomed Callum, Lynn, Bronagh and Charles to the show.
Last to face Paul was Charles, who wanted to use the prize money for a trip to New Orleans with his wife, reports The Liverpool Echo.
(Image: The Chase/ITV)
Charles had a very good cash-builder of £7000, but after knocking out two other contestants, The Sinnerman was determined to scupper Charles' chances.
During the head-to-head round, Charles made a few mistakes as Paul was set to take victory.
But then The Sinnerman had a nightmare as he made a silly mistake when answering a question.
Host Bradley Walsh asked: "What does the word 'comital' refer to?"
(Image: The Chase/ITV)
The options were A) Earl, B) A prince or C) A king.
Bradley announced the correct answer of 'earl', which left Paul wincing.
The host said: "Ey up he's not happy", to which Paul admitted he'd got it badly wrong.
He said: "I was looking for a count..."
The mistake led Charles to enter the final round with Lynn with £15,000 in the prize pot.
Luckily for The Sinnerman he pulled it back after beating the pair in the final round, leaving them empty-handed.


birminghammail--2020-02-11--Adele flaunts staggering seven stone weight loss at party with Jay Z and Beyonce

Adele has continued to flaunt her staggering seven stone weight loss .
The hit maker was seen looking utterly unrecognisable as she partied with Jay-Z .
Adele and the rap star were seen partying the night away on Sunday evening .
The chart-topping pop star , known for her hits Hello , Skyfall and Chasing Pavements , is notoriously private and rarely shares photos with her followers on social media .
But following the Academy Awards this Sunday in Los Angeles , California , Adele attended Jay Z and Beyonce 's after-party on Sunday night .
The 31-year-old looked amazing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that hugged her figure , whilst her bold hair and make-up added to the glamour .
She joined several famous faces at the party , including Reese Witherspoon , the Kardashians , Charlize Theron and Jessica Alba , the Mirror reports .
Adele reportedly lost weight by following the 1,000 calorie a day Sirtfood diet , which means she ate foods high in sirtuin activators that can regulate your metabolism like green juice , strawberries , tumeric , olive oil and red onion .
Speaking on ITV 's Lorraine , Adele 's former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transformation is `` 90 per cent diet '' .
She underwent a strict regime of healthy eating , reformer pilates , using weights in the gym , and cutting down on sugar .
It followed her split from Simon Konecki in September 2019 .
They share a son named Angelo who was born in October 2012 .

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Adele has continued to flaunt her staggering seven stone weight loss.
The hit maker was seen looking utterly unrecognisable as she partied with Jay-Z.
Adele and the rap star were seen partying the night away on Sunday evening.
The chart-topping pop star, known for her hits Hello, Skyfall and Chasing Pavements, is notoriously private and rarely shares photos with her followers on social media.
But following the Academy Awards this Sunday in Los Angeles, California, Adele attended Jay Z and Beyonce's after-party on Sunday night.
The 31-year-old looked amazing in a sparkling leopard print bodycon dress that hugged her figure, whilst her bold hair and make-up added to the glamour.
She joined several famous faces at the party, including Reese Witherspoon, the Kardashians, Charlize Theron and Jessica Alba, the Mirror reports.
Adele reportedly lost weight by following the 1,000 calorie a day Sirtfood diet, which means she ate foods high in sirtuin activators that can regulate your metabolism like green juice, strawberries, tumeric, olive oil and red onion.
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Speaking on ITV's Lorraine, Adele's former personal trainer Camila Goodis said Adele's transformation is "90 per cent diet".
She underwent a strict regime of healthy eating, reformer pilates, using weights in the gym, and cutting down on sugar.
It followed her split from Simon Konecki in September 2019.
They share a son named Angelo who was born in October 2012.


birminghammail--2020-02-11--Challenger bank N26 to shut UK accounts from April over Brexit

Challenger bank N26 is to shut its UK accounts from April 15 in light of the Brexit process , it has announced .
The Berlin-headquartered mobile bank made its first foray into the UK in 2018 - after the EU referendum .
But it has now decided to bow out , saying that the company will be unable to operate in the UK with its European banking licence .
It is writing to customers to advise them it is leaving the UK before closing accounts .
Customers with money in their N26 accounts are being asked to transfer their deposits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grosse , chief banking officer at N26 said : `` While we fully respect the decision that has been taken , it means that N26 will in due course be unable to serve our customers in the UK and will have to leave the market . ''
Will Sorby , general manager , N26 UK added : `` We would like to thank all N26 customers for their support .
We 've planned the next steps carefully to ensure this process is as smooth as possible for every customer in the UK .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the app will work as normal , including all card payments and direct debits .
Money held in accounts continues to be protected under the German deposit guarantee scheme .
Account holders are being told to make alternative arrangements for recurring payments - and to top up their accounts by bank transfer if they are currently in the red .
Payments made into accounts after April 15 will bounce and be returned to the sender 's account .
People will still be contacted after April 15 to tell them if they have remaining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not part of the seven-day current account switch service ( Cass ) , a UK industry scheme which was introduced to take the hassle out of moving banks .
Mr Grosse continued : `` Although we will be leaving the UK , we will continue our mission to radically transform the global banking industry through innovation and the power of technology and design to build a bank the world loves to use .
`` This means growing within the European Union , where we recently crossed the five million customer mark , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the most attractive global banking markets , and expanding into new countries . ''
Following the closure of the company 's UK operations , the majority of N26 's UK staff will move into new roles within the business as the mobile bank continues to grow its global team , the company said .

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Challenger bank N26 is to shut its UK accounts from April 15 in light of the Brexit process, it has announced.
The Berlin-headquartered mobile bank made its first foray into the UK in 2018 - after the EU referendum.
But it has now decided to bow out, saying that the company will be unable to operate in the UK with its European banking licence.
It is writing to customers to advise them it is leaving the UK before closing accounts.
Customers with money in their N26 accounts are being asked to transfer their deposits to an alternative bank account.
Thomas Grosse, chief banking officer at N26 said: "While we fully respect the decision that has been taken, it means that N26 will in due course be unable to serve our customers in the UK and will have to leave the market."
Will Sorby, general manager, N26 UK added: "We would like to thank all N26 customers for their support. We've planned the next steps carefully to ensure this process is as smooth as possible for every customer in the UK."
Until April 15, accounts and the app will work as normal, including all card payments and direct debits. Money held in accounts continues to be protected under the German deposit guarantee scheme.
(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Account holders are being told to make alternative arrangements for recurring payments - and to top up their accounts by bank transfer if they are currently in the red.
Payments made into accounts after April 15 will bounce and be returned to the sender's account.
People will still be contacted after April 15 to tell them if they have remaining funds that they can recover.
N26 is not part of the seven-day current account switch service (Cass), a UK industry scheme which was introduced to take the hassle out of moving banks.
Mr Grosse continued: "Although we will be leaving the UK, we will continue our mission to radically transform the global banking industry through innovation and the power of technology and design to build a bank the world loves to use.
"This means growing within the European Union, where we recently crossed the five million customer mark, building our presence in the US, one of the most attractive global banking markets, and expanding into new countries."
Following the closure of the company's UK operations, the majority of N26's UK staff will move into new roles within the business as the mobile bank continues to grow its global team, the company said.


birminghammail--2020-02-11--Harvey Weinstein trial ends without disgraced movie mogul giving evidence

Harvey Weinstein 's defence team has concluded its case in his rape trial in New York City , without the disgraced Hollywood producer giving evidence .
Weinstein 's lawyers relied on just a few witnesses to supplement aggressive cross-examination as they aimed to undercut his accusers .
As expected , Weinstein chose not to tell his own story at the risk of having prosecutors grill him on cross-examination about disturbing allegations that six of his accusers detailed for a Manhattan jury of seven men and five women .
The decision came a day after the defence got a boost from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accounts of two women who allege they were sexually assaulted by Weinstein .
Weinstein , 67 , is charged with raping a woman in a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 and forcibly performing oral sex in 2006 on a different woman , film and TV production assistant Mimi Haley .
Prosecutors called other accusers as witnesses as part of an effort to show he has used the same tactics to victimise many women over the years .
Weinstein has maintained any sexual encounters were consensual .
The judge is expected to instruct jurors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to give evidence as a sign of guilt .
Weinstein has been increasingly upbeat coming and going from court as the trial has worn on , though in front of jurors he has mostly been sitting quietly at the defence table , munching on mints , jotting notes and occasionally dozing off .

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Harvey Weinstein's defence team has concluded its case in his rape trial in New York City, without the disgraced Hollywood producer giving evidence.
Weinstein's lawyers relied on just a few witnesses to supplement aggressive cross-examination as they aimed to undercut his accusers.
As expected, Weinstein chose not to tell his own story at the risk of having prosecutors grill him on cross-examination about disturbing allegations that six of his accusers detailed for a Manhattan jury of seven men and five women.
The decision came a day after the defence got a boost from two witnesses who cast doubt on the accounts of two women who allege they were sexually assaulted by Weinstein.
(Image: AP)
Weinstein, 67, is charged with raping a woman in a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 and forcibly performing oral sex in 2006 on a different woman, film and TV production assistant Mimi Haley.
Prosecutors called other accusers as witnesses as part of an effort to show he has used the same tactics to victimise many women over the years.
Weinstein has maintained any sexual encounters were consensual.
(Image: Getty Images)
The judge is expected to instruct jurors not to view Weinstein's decision not to give evidence as a sign of guilt.
Weinstein has been increasingly upbeat coming and going from court as the trial has worn on, though in front of jurors he has mostly been sitting quietly at the defence table, munching on mints, jotting notes and occasionally dozing off.


birminghammail--2020-02-11--Calls for Helen's Law in bid to offer families and victims 'closure'

Proposed legislation known as `` Helen 's Law '' , which takes into account a prisoner 's failure to disclose vital information as part of their risk assessment before release , may offer families and victims `` some closure '' , Justice Secretary Robert Buckland has said .
Mr Buckland told MPs he believed the issue of non-disclosure of vital information was of `` such importance and of such distress to families and victims that it must be addressed in statute '' .
Speaking at the start of the Commons second reading debate of the Prisoners ( Disclosure of Information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` This is a narrow Bill , but it has wide implications .
`` It ensures that a failure or refusal to disclose specific information on the whereabouts of a victim 's body or the identity of child victims of indecent images is always taken account of by the Parole Board .
`` A murder like Helen McCourt 's and the depraved crimes of Vanessa George are not things that people can easily move on from , but the opportunity to lay a loved one to rest or to find out for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , may offer the families and young victims themselves an opportunity to find at least some closure and to address the long lasting effects of such horrific crimes .
`` I very much hope that this Bill will attract support from all sides of the House and can enter the statute book as soon as possible .
The acute distress that these cases cause can not and should not be overlooked . ''
He said that Helen 's mother , Marie McCourt , had long campaigned for this change to the law as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , her determination and her tenacity '' .
Helen McCourt disappeared in 1988 , the following year Ian Simms was convicted of her murder , but never revealed the location of his victim 's body , `` thus compounding the misery and the grief of the McCourt family '' , Mr Buckland said .
He said : `` Their dignity in the face of such unimaginable distress is something quite astonishing .
All they want is the opportunity to lay their dear daughter to rest . ''
Mr Buckland also referred to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , adding : `` All the families involved have been left in a truly terrible limbo not knowing whether their child has been a victim or not . ''
Tory chair of the Justice Committee Sir Bob Neill said the Bill was `` morally necessary and the right thing to do '' .
Addressing suggestions , the Government should have gone further and introduced a rule of no body , no release , Mr Buckland said there was a `` danger '' of inadvertently creating an artificial incentive for people to mislead the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tory MP Lucy Allan ( Telford ) said `` we do not want a parole board with no duty to victims '' .
She said : `` We must always continue to ensure that the victims rights are equal to the rights of the offenders . ''
Referring to paedophile nursery worker George being released from prison without naming the children she abused , Labour 's Luke Pollard ( Plymouth Sutton and Devonport ) said : `` In respect of Vanessa George , I think the parole board had no choice in releasing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in law is so essential in doing that . ''
Mr Pollard urged George to `` name those children , name the kids , and let 's give those families the peace that they deserve '' .

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Proposed legislation known as "Helen's Law", which takes into account a prisoner's failure to disclose vital information as part of their risk assessment before release, may offer families and victims "some closure", Justice Secretary Robert Buckland has said.
Mr Buckland told MPs he believed the issue of non-disclosure of vital information was of "such importance and of such distress to families and victims that it must be addressed in statute".
Speaking at the start of the Commons second reading debate of the Prisoners (Disclosure of Information About Victims) Bill, he said: "This is a narrow Bill, but it has wide implications.
"It ensures that a failure or refusal to disclose specific information on the whereabouts of a victim's body or the identity of child victims of indecent images is always taken account of by the Parole Board.
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"A murder like Helen McCourt's and the depraved crimes of Vanessa George are not things that people can easily move on from, but the opportunity to lay a loved one to rest or to find out for certain whether or not they were abused, may offer the families and young victims themselves an opportunity to find at least some closure and to address the long lasting effects of such horrific crimes.
"I very much hope that this Bill will attract support from all sides of the House and can enter the statute book as soon as possible. The acute distress that these cases cause cannot and should not be overlooked."
He said that Helen's mother, Marie McCourt, had long campaigned for this change to the law as he paid tribute to her "bravery, her determination and her tenacity".
Helen McCourt disappeared in 1988, the following year Ian Simms was convicted of her murder, but never revealed the location of his victim's body, "thus compounding the misery and the grief of the McCourt family", Mr Buckland said.
He said: "Their dignity in the face of such unimaginable distress is something quite astonishing. All they want is the opportunity to lay their dear daughter to rest."
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Mr Buckland also referred to the release of convicted nursery worker Vanessa George, adding: "All the families involved have been left in a truly terrible limbo not knowing whether their child has been a victim or not."
Tory chair of the Justice Committee Sir Bob Neill said the Bill was "morally necessary and the right thing to do".
Addressing suggestions, the Government should have gone further and introduced a rule of no body, no release, Mr Buckland said there was a "danger" of inadvertently creating an artificial incentive for people to mislead the authorities or feign cooperation or remorse.
Tory MP Lucy Allan (Telford) said "we do not want a parole board with no duty to victims".
She said: "We must always continue to ensure that the victims rights are equal to the rights of the offenders."
Referring to paedophile nursery worker George being released from prison without naming the children she abused, Labour's Luke Pollard (Plymouth Sutton and Devonport) said: "In respect of Vanessa George, I think the parole board had no choice in releasing her and that is why this change in law is so essential in doing that."
Mr Pollard urged George to "name those children, name the kids, and let's give those families the peace that they deserve".


birminghammail--2020-02-11--Macaulay Culkin speaks out over Michael Jackson abuse claims

Macaulay Culkin has said he never saw Michael Jackson abuse anyone and denied the singer behaved inappropriate with him .
The Home Alone star gave evidence in Jackson 's defence before the singing superstar was found not guilty of molesting a boy at a high-profile trial in 2005 .
Jackson later withdrew from public life , briefly returning to the spotlight before his death on June 25 2009 , and last year allegations against him resurfaced with the explosive documentary Leaving Neverland , which featured graphic interviews with two men who said the King Of Pop routinely abused them as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which has become increasingly lucrative for the Jackson family , dismissed the film as `` yet another lurid production in an outrageous and pathetic attempt to exploit and cash in on '' the late singer .
Asked if it bothers him that people assume he was also abused by Jackson , Culkin told Esquire magazine : `` I 'm gon na begin with the line - it 's not a line , it 's the truth : He never did anything to me .
I never saw him do anything .
`` And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 'd have no reason to hold anything back .
`` The guy has passed on .
If anything - I 'm not gon na say it would be stylish or anything like that , but right now is a good time to speak up .
`` And if I had something to speak up about , I would totally do it .
But no , I never saw anything ; he never did anything . ''
Culkin is godfather to Jackson 's daughter Paris , and they share a habit of stealing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He said : `` It 's harmless .
It 's a harmless thing .
It 's not like you 're ruining something , like stealing a chess piece , where the board would be incomplete . ''
The pair have matching spoon tattoos and Culkin revealed the advice he gave her , saying : `` Do n't forget to be silly , do n't forget to take something away from this whole experience , and do n't forget to stick something up your sleeve . ''
Culkin also revealed that he auditioned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hollywood , the Quentin Tarantino film that won Brad Pitt an Oscar .
He said the audition did not go well , adding : `` It was a disaster .
I would n't have hired me .
I 'm terrible at auditioning anyway , and this was my first audition in like eight years . ''

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Macaulay Culkin has said he never saw Michael Jackson abuse anyone and denied the singer behaved inappropriate with him.
The Home Alone star gave evidence in Jackson's defence before the singing superstar was found not guilty of molesting a boy at a high-profile trial in 2005.
Jackson later withdrew from public life, briefly returning to the spotlight before his death on June 25 2009, and last year allegations against him resurfaced with the explosive documentary Leaving Neverland, which featured graphic interviews with two men who said the King Of Pop routinely abused them as boys.
The Michael Jackson estate, which has become increasingly lucrative for the Jackson family, dismissed the film as "yet another lurid production in an outrageous and pathetic attempt to exploit and cash in on" the late singer.
Asked if it bothers him that people assume he was also abused by Jackson, Culkin told Esquire magazine: "I'm gonna begin with the line - it's not a line, it's the truth: He never did anything to me. I never saw him do anything.
"And especially at this flashpoint in time, I'd have no reason to hold anything back.
"The guy has passed on. If anything - I'm not gonna say it would be stylish or anything like that, but right now is a good time to speak up.
"And if I had something to speak up about, I would totally do it. But no, I never saw anything; he never did anything."
Culkin is godfather to Jackson's daughter Paris, and they share a habit of stealing spoons from restaurants, cafes and planes.
He said: "It's harmless. It's a harmless thing. It's not like you're ruining something, like stealing a chess piece, where the board would be incomplete."
The pair have matching spoon tattoos and Culkin revealed the advice he gave her, saying: "Don't forget to be silly, don't forget to take something away from this whole experience, and don't forget to stick something up your sleeve."
Culkin also revealed that he auditioned for Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood, the Quentin Tarantino film that won Brad Pitt an Oscar.
He said the audition did not go well, adding: "It was a disaster. I wouldn't have hired me. I'm terrible at auditioning anyway, and this was my first audition in like eight years."


birminghammail--2020-02-11--Justin Bieber stuns fans by looking unrecognisable with bleached hair and moustache

Justin Bieber showed off bleached blonde hair and a heavy moustache as he arrived in London ahead of an event celebrating his new album .
The singer sported a black jumper from his clothing line Drew House and was flanked by security guards as he arrived at Tape nightclub in Mayfair .
On Tuesday evening , he will mark the upcoming release of his fifth studio album Changes with a fan event at indigo at The O2 .
The sold-out event will feature acoustic song performances and a Q & A .
Bieber will share new music alongside the release @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the YouTube show , he has spoken candidly about his drug use and revealed he feared it would kill him .
The Canadian singer , 25 , said at his lowest point he would wake up and immediately smoke cannabis and swallow pills .
He told how members of his security team would check his pulse throughout the night to make sure he was still breathing after he would binge on ecstasy and hallucinogenic mushrooms .
He revealed he first smoked cannabis when he was 13 and later became dependent on it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he struggled with the pressure of being one of the world 's most famous musicians and admitted to drinking the codeine cough syrup and soft drink combination known as `` lean '' .
Bieber said the drugs were an `` escape '' , adding : `` I was young , like everybody in the industry and people in the world who experiment and do normal , growing-up things .
`` But my experience was in front of cameras and I had a different level of exposure .
I had a lot of money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He said he decided to get clean because he feared the drug use was about to kill him .
`` People do n't know how serious it got , '' he said .
`` It was legit crazy scary .
`` I was waking up in the morning and the first thing I was doing is popping pills and smoking a blunt and starting my day .
So it just got scary . ''
Bieber infamously had several brushes with the law , including allegations of vandalism , assault and driving under the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mugshot following an arrest for drink driving in Miami , Florida , went viral .
In the documentary series , Bieber blamed his behaviour on his upbringing .
`` I started valuing the wrong things in this business , because there was things dangling in front of me , '' he said .
`` If I get this , I 'll be happy .
If I do this , I 'll be happy .
These are things that I think a lot of people with secure households learn at a young age .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ family .
I never had that consistency .
I never had the reliability and the accountability . ''
Bieber added : `` My parents never gave me those tools to be a good team player . ''
The singer 's wife , model Hailey Bieber , also appears in the documentary and said she chose not to get involved in his life until he `` chose to get sober '' .
The couple married in 2018 and Hailey was recently photographed at the Vanity Fair Oscar party without her husband .
Changes will @ @ @ @ @ @

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Justin Bieber showed off bleached blonde hair and a heavy moustache as he arrived in London ahead of an event celebrating his new album.
The singer sported a black jumper from his clothing line Drew House and was flanked by security guards as he arrived at Tape nightclub in Mayfair.
On Tuesday evening, he will mark the upcoming release of his fifth studio album Changes with a fan event at indigo at The O2.
The sold-out event will feature acoustic song performances and a Q&A.
Bieber will share new music alongside the release of his new docu-series Seasons.
(Image: PA)
In the YouTube show, he has spoken candidly about his drug use and revealed he feared it would kill him.
The Canadian singer, 25, said at his lowest point he would wake up and immediately smoke cannabis and swallow pills.
He told how members of his security team would check his pulse throughout the night to make sure he was still breathing after he would binge on ecstasy and hallucinogenic mushrooms.
He revealed he first smoked cannabis when he was 13 and later became dependent on it.
He moved on to harder drugs as he struggled with the pressure of being one of the world's most famous musicians and admitted to drinking the codeine cough syrup and soft drink combination known as "lean".
(Image: PA)
Bieber said the drugs were an "escape", adding: "I was young, like everybody in the industry and people in the world who experiment and do normal, growing-up things.
"But my experience was in front of cameras and I had a different level of exposure. I had a lot of money and a lot of things."
He said he decided to get clean because he feared the drug use was about to kill him.
"People don't know how serious it got," he said. "It was legit crazy scary.
"I was waking up in the morning and the first thing I was doing is popping pills and smoking a blunt and starting my day. So it just got scary."
Bieber infamously had several brushes with the law, including allegations of vandalism, assault and driving under the influence.
In 2014, his smiling mugshot following an arrest for drink driving in Miami, Florida, went viral.
In the documentary series, Bieber blamed his behaviour on his upbringing.
"I started valuing the wrong things in this business, because there was things dangling in front of me," he said.
"If I get this, I'll be happy. If I do this, I'll be happy. These are things that I think a lot of people with secure households learn at a young age. I never had that security in a family. I never had that consistency. I never had the reliability and the accountability."
Bieber added: "My parents never gave me those tools to be a good team player."
The singer's wife, model Hailey Bieber, also appears in the documentary and said she chose not to get involved in his life until he "chose to get sober".
The couple married in 2018 and Hailey was recently photographed at the Vanity Fair Oscar party without her husband.
Changes will be released on February 14.


birminghammail--2020-02-11--Euromillions results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Tuesday February 11

It ’ s an exciting night for Euromillions players as Camelot plans to dish out multiple prizes to players across the UK .
A special ‘ Super Jackpot Draw ’ will see an estimated £105million up for grabs this Friday .
But tonight , 20 new UK millionaires will be made in a special bumper edition of the Millionaire Maker game alongside the EuroMillions draw .
Tonight 's EuroMillions draw is for an incredible prize of around £32m !
The huge sum of money could buy you a new home , nice car , several world trips and you could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of .
The EuroMillions draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday at approximately 8pm .
The two special draws are being held to celebrate changes to the EuroMillions game which Camelot says will give players the chance of winning bigger jackpot prizes more often .
A spokesman for Camelot said : “ More prize money will go into the jackpot - plus there will be a prize cap increase to 200M Euros ( up from 190M Euros ) - meaning an increased chance of bigger jackpots more often .
“ The changes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ draws in the year , came into effect from 1 February , with the first draw on Tuesday 4 February 2020 .
“ EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker guarantees to create a millionaire in every draw , but in the EuroMillions draw on Tuesday , February 4 , an additional 19 lucky winners will be able to look forward to becoming an overnight millionaire .
For every EuroMillions line played , UK players automatically receive a EuroMillions Millionaire Maker code printed on their ticket.
” Millionaire Maker Selection : - one UK millionaire has @ @

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It’s an exciting night for Euromillions players as Camelot plans to dish out multiple prizes to players across the UK.
A special ‘Super Jackpot Draw’ will see an estimated £105million up for grabs this Friday.
But tonight, 20 new UK millionaires will be made in a special bumper edition of the Millionaire Maker game alongside the EuroMillions draw.
Tonight's EuroMillions draw is for an incredible prize of around £32m!
The huge sum of money could buy you a new home, nice car, several world trips and you could live the life you've always dreamed of.
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The EuroMillions draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday at approximately 8pm.
The two special draws are being held to celebrate changes to the EuroMillions game which Camelot says will give players the chance of winning bigger jackpot prizes more often.
A spokesman for Camelot said: “More prize money will go into the jackpot - plus there will be a prize cap increase to 200M Euros (up from 190M Euros) - meaning an increased chance of bigger jackpots more often.
“The changes, which will also see more special promotional draws in the year, came into effect from 1 February, with the first draw on Tuesday 4 February 2020.
“EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker guarantees to create a millionaire in every draw, but in the EuroMillions draw on Tuesday, February 4, an additional 19 lucky winners will be able to look forward to becoming an overnight millionaire. For every EuroMillions line played, UK players automatically receive a EuroMillions Millionaire Maker code printed on their ticket.”
Tonight's National Lottery EuroMillions winning numbers
Tonight's National Lottery EuroMillions winning numbers are: 43, 26, 24, 32, 46.
Lucky Stars are: 06, 10.
Tonight's estimated jackpot is £14 million.
Millionaire Maker Selection: - one UK millionaire has been created
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Tonight's National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers are: 03, 04, 19, 27, 34.
The Thunderball is 09.


birminghammail--2020-02-11--Boris Johnson in Birmingham to celebrate HS2 go ahead

Boris Johnson swept into Birmingham and out again - by train of course - to press home his 'total ' support for the HS2 rail project , ending months of uncertainty .
Mayor Andy Street , who hosted the appropriately high-speed visit this afternoon , declared it was `` a brilliant day '' for the city and region .
He praised the PM for `` putting his political neck on the line '' to back the West Midlands .
`` We needed this and he is here backing it , '' said the mayor .
`` I thought this was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and region so I felt it was vital to speak out and have done so publicly and behind the scenes .
`` I believe Boris heeded those messages .
He has put his political neck on the line . ''
In an interview with Birmingham Live the PM also pledged more investment was on the way for the West Midlands to improve local transport issues .
At around 12.30pm ( Tuesday ) the PM was delivering an official announcement to Parliament that puts an end to speculation about the fate of the new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new stations in Birmingham .
In the House of Commons , the Prime Minister said : `` If we start now , services could be running by the end of the decade '' .
He also slammed the management of the scheme , which is overseen by HS2 Ltd , a government-owned business .
The current managers had allowed costs to shoot up , he said .
It means construction of the first stages of HS2 , linking London , Birmingham and Crewe , can now begin .
Mr Johnson said there would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of HS2 , which extends the line to Leeds and Manchester , but rather than casting doubt on whether it would go ahead , he said the aim was to bring the benefits of new rail schemes to the north of England faster .
Four hours after that announcement , as a bitter wind cut through the flattened HS2 site in Curzon Street , he was stood in bright orange protective gear and hard hat to declare the project was truly on the way .
Flanked by his Chancellor Sajid Javid and Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trains would be running 'within the decade ' - and that work to lay the line and build the station would begin 'in earnest ' .
Also alongside him was Mark Thurston , HS2 chief , who must have squirmed as the PM took aim at his company 's failings in a series of media interviews .
In an interview later in the relative warmth of the closed Curzon Street station building nearby , the PM told BirminghamLive he had 'never been opposed to HS2 per se ' but was very concerned about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and how the company HS2 Ltd has interacted with the communities affected by it .
`` I have always had real doubts about the way HS2 has handled members of the public , and had anxieties about the costs - but always felt the project itself was a great thing , '' he said .
`` We looked at everything - this was a very tough decision - we had to look at all the issues but there is no question in my mind , for the future of this country we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He added : `` The reason is that , yes , we are doing some fantastic stuff with investment in road , buses , local rail , bicycles and roads - but all that local and regional stuff will be greatly intensified and the benefits increased if you can address the spine of the country .
`` To deliver east west connectivity across the Pennines we also have to do HS2 north to south .
We need to rebuild the spine of the country and then drive lots of local improvements too .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of an imminent go-ahead for Midland Engine Rail - a £3.5bn package of projects fully integrated into HS2 that pledges to deliver 736 more passenger trains every day , while also putting more freight on the railways .
And we also pressed him on the likelihood of Treasury backing for the mayor 's ambitious plans for a metro style system for the region .
Said the PM : `` I am big fan of Andy Street 's vision for better connectivity across the West Midlands , and his plan to create a type @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rail - if we can do that in advance of HS2 that would be great .
`` Andy and I have been talking about this for years .
I remember him taking me into his office and showing me a map of his vision .
`` It will be in his manifesto ( for his re-election as mayor ) and we will be delivering it as fast as we can .
He will be making representations to me and the Treasury , no doubt .
`` What 's clear is we ca n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have a better basic commuter rail network in the West Midlands , we have to do better bus services across the West Midlands and across the country - buses are crucial to people 's livelihood . ''
Over the past two years we have reported about families and businesses adversely affected by the arrival of HS2 .
Across the country , the anti-HS2 movement and environmentalists have pledged to fight on to prevent destruction linked to HS2 .
When quizzed about why the Government had not stepped in sooner to pull up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been adversely affected by their dealings with the company , the PM said this was his first opportunity to act .
He said : `` This is a new government - I only got elected last December so we are changing the governance of HS2 , I accept those criticisms .
HS2 has to interact better with the communities and people in this country . ''

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Boris Johnson swept into Birmingham and out again - by train of course - to press home his 'total' support for the HS2 rail project, ending months of uncertainty.
Mayor Andy Street, who hosted the appropriately high-speed visit this afternoon, declared it was "a brilliant day" for the city and region.
He praised the PM for "putting his political neck on the line" to back the West Midlands.
"We needed this and he is here backing it," said the mayor. "I thought this was a mission critical investment for the city and region so I felt it was vital to speak out and have done so publicly and behind the scenes.
"I believe Boris heeded those messages. He has put his political neck on the line."
In an interview with Birmingham Live the PM also pledged more investment was on the way for the West Midlands to improve local transport issues.
High speed visit to heart of Birmingham
At around 12.30pm (Tuesday) the PM was delivering an official announcement to Parliament that puts an end to speculation about the fate of the new rail network, which will include two new stations in Birmingham.
In the House of Commons, the Prime Minister said: "If we start now, services could be running by the end of the decade".
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He also slammed the management of the scheme, which is overseen by HS2 Ltd, a government-owned business. The current managers had allowed costs to shoot up, he said.
It means construction of the first stages of HS2, linking London, Birmingham and Crewe, can now begin. Mr Johnson said there would be a review of the second phase of HS2, which extends the line to Leeds and Manchester, but rather than casting doubt on whether it would go ahead, he said the aim was to bring the benefits of new rail schemes to the north of England faster.
Four hours after that announcement, as a bitter wind cut through the flattened HS2 site in Curzon Street, he was stood in bright orange protective gear and hard hat to declare the project was truly on the way.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
Flanked by his Chancellor Sajid Javid and Mr Street, he proclaimed that high speed trains would be running 'within the decade' - and that work to lay the line and build the station would begin 'in earnest'.
Also alongside him was Mark Thurston, HS2 chief, who must have squirmed as the PM took aim at his company's failings in a series of media interviews.
In an interview later in the relative warmth of the closed Curzon Street station building nearby, the PM told BirminghamLive he had 'never been opposed to HS2 per se' but was very concerned about the way the project has been run, and how the company HS2 Ltd has interacted with the communities affected by it.
"I have always had real doubts about the way HS2 has handled members of the public, and had anxieties about the costs - but always felt the project itself was a great thing," he said.
"We looked at everything - this was a very tough decision - we had to look at all the issues but there is no question in my mind, for the future of this country we have got to do HS2."
He added: "The reason is that, yes, we are doing some fantastic stuff with investment in road, buses, local rail, bicycles and roads - but all that local and regional stuff will be greatly intensified and the benefits increased if you can address the spine of the country.
"To deliver east west connectivity across the Pennines we also have to do HS2 north to south. We need to rebuild the spine of the country and then drive lots of local improvements too."
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
He was asked about the prospect of an imminent go-ahead for Midland Engine Rail - a £3.5bn package of projects fully integrated into HS2 that pledges to deliver 736 more passenger trains every day, while also putting more freight on the railways.
And we also pressed him on the likelihood of Treasury backing for the mayor's ambitious plans for a metro style system for the region.
Said the PM: "I am big fan of Andy Street's vision for better connectivity across the West Midlands, and his plan to create a type of metro system with light rail and rail - if we can do that in advance of HS2 that would be great.
"Andy and I have been talking about this for years. I remember him taking me into his office and showing me a map of his vision.
"It will be in his manifesto (for his re-election as mayor) and we will be delivering it as fast as we can. He will be making representations to me and the Treasury, no doubt.
(Image: Andy Street)
"What's clear is we can't just do HS2.
"We have to have a better basic commuter rail network in the West Midlands, we have to do better bus services across the West Midlands and across the country - buses are crucial to people's livelihood."
Over the past two years we have reported about families and businesses adversely affected by the arrival of HS2. Across the country, the anti-HS2 movement and environmentalists have pledged to fight on to prevent destruction linked to HS2.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
When quizzed about why the Government had not stepped in sooner to pull up HS2 Ltd and support those who had been adversely affected by their dealings with the company, the PM said this was his first opportunity to act.
He said: "This is a new government - I only got elected last December so we are changing the governance of HS2, I accept those criticisms. HS2 has to interact better with the communities and people in this country."


birminghammail--2020-02-11--Aston Villa fans are all saying the same thing after Axel Tuanzebe's Man United admission

Axel Tuanzebe has spoken of his frustrations at Manchester United - and Aston Villa fans think that could give them a chance of bringing him 'home ' .
The central defender enjoyed two seasons on-loan with Aston Villa , with his final game coming in the play-off final win at Wembley last May .
Many Villa fans were desperate for the 22-year-old to join Dean Smith 's squad for their Premier League return , but he opted to stay and fight for his place at Old Trafford .
However , after playing over 30 times in all competitions last season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forced to bide his time with his Red Devils .
He has started just two Premier League games , with lingering injury problems and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's other defensive options , limiting his chances .
And in a recent interview the former Villa favourite spoke of his annoyance at not building on last season 's successes .
“ Yeah , this season has been a bit frustrating , ” he told the club ’ s official site.
“ There have been many opportunities that I could have exploited but it was n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played a lot of games on loan at Villa and I wanted to replicate that this season .
There are still three competitions left that we can go for . ''
Here 's how Villa fans on social media reacted to Tuanzebe 's 'frustrating ' admission : Gearóid Doherty : Stay up and sign him in the summer Kieron Murphy : bring him back in the summer we ca n't miss the opportunity to have him back great young player Clark Summer : Axel Konsa and Mings , yes please Manjeet Singh : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should 've signed for us as soon as man u got maguire .
@ scoobydoo160480 : Shame for the lad as started to really show how good he could be last season ... probably advised wrong as he was never likely to get in Man U team they wouldn ’ t take a chance on him even if they do make out they want to promote the youth ... Nick Cannon : Should bring him back next season , he 's better than Konsa and Hause

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Axel Tuanzebe has spoken of his frustrations at Manchester United - and Aston Villa fans think that could give them a chance of bringing him 'home'.
The central defender enjoyed two seasons on-loan with Aston Villa, with his final game coming in the play-off final win at Wembley last May.
Many Villa fans were desperate for the 22-year-old to join Dean Smith's squad for their Premier League return, but he opted to stay and fight for his place at Old Trafford.
However, after playing over 30 times in all competitions last season, Tuanzebe has once again, been forced to bide his time with his Red Devils.
He has started just two Premier League games, with lingering injury problems and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's other defensive options, limiting his chances.
And in a recent interview the former Villa favourite spoke of his annoyance at not building on last season's successes.
“Yeah, this season has been a bit frustrating,” he told the club’s official site.“There have been many opportunities that I could have exploited but it wasn't to be.
“Last season I played a lot of games on loan at Villa and I wanted to replicate that this season. There are still three competitions left that we can go for."
Here's how Villa fans on social media reacted to Tuanzebe's 'frustrating' admission:
Gearóid Doherty : Stay up and sign him in the summer
Kieron Murphy: bring him back in the summer we can't miss the opportunity to have him back great young player
Baden Cocker: In a heartbeat
Clark Summer: Axel Konsa and Mings, yes please
@JackMiller81: Come home, Axel.
Manjeet Singh: It was always going to happen he should've signed for us as soon as man u got maguire.
@scoobydoo160480: Shame for the lad as started to really show how good he could be last season ... probably advised wrong as he was never likely to get in Man U team they wouldn’t take a chance on him even if they do make out they want to promote the youth ...
Nick Cannon: Should bring him back next season, he's better than Konsa and Hause
@Paul_C55: Sign him up.