birminghammail--2020-01-20--This is how Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will earn their money after losing royal titles

Working nine-to-five in a humdrum job is unlikely to be the path chosen by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex , but as it stands it is not known how exactly the couple will earn a living .
In their bombshell statement on January 8 , Harry and Meghan announced their intention to `` work to become financially independent '' while also `` fully '' supporting the Queen .
They said they would continue to `` collaborate '' with the monarch , the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge - but it was decided that a half-in/half-out model @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while also serving the Queen was not possible .
After talks with the royal family , Harry and Meghan announced that they will stop carrying out royal duties from the spring and no longer use the title HRH .
Now , with their new-found freedom , they only have to wait for the offers to come rolling in , so what will the Sussexes do next ?
There has been much speculation about the millions Harry and Meghan will be able to make through lucrative contracts , with suggestions ranging from acting , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to public speaking , and even book deals .
But whatever they choose , the couple have promised that `` everything they do will continue to uphold the values of Her Majesty '' .
Harry has already spoken to Lion King director Jon Favreau and Beyonce , one of the film 's stars , about Meghan 's ability to do voiceover work .
The Mail on Sunday published a video of Harry at the premiere of the Disney film in London in July last year , praising his wife and her joking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In the footage Harry says : `` Next time , if anyone needs any extra voiceover work , we can make ourselves available . ''
Meghan then added : `` That 's really why we 're here - to pitch . ''
Harry was also filmed chatting to Robert Iger , chairman and chief executive of the Walt Disney Company , during the premiere and said of Meghan : `` You do know she does voiceovers ? ''
Meghan has since agreed a voiceover deal with Disney , which will make a donation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is supported by Harry , the Times reported .
A source has confirmed the agreement , saying it was a model similar to having the couple attend the movie premiere , where Disney `` kindly '' donated to the Royal Foundation in return .
Meanwhile , the Duke and Duchess of Sussex could become the Duke and Duchess of Netflix , after the streaming giant 's chief content officer , Ted Sarandos , said he would be interested in working with them .
Speaking at an event in Los Angeles , he told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would n't be interested ?
Yes , sure . ''
It would see Harry and Meghan walk in the footsteps of Barack and Michelle Obama , who agreed a production deal with Netflix to make TV and film projects .
The path taken by Mrs Obama after her time as First Lady - and indeed the career Hillary Clinton has carved out - may well be an inspiration to Meghan as she looks to her future .
The former Suits actress is likely to be highly sought after by publishing houses who would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a revealing memoir .
Recent books written by Mrs Obama and Mrs Clinton topped bestseller lists and were accompanied by tours where they filled venues like rock stars .
One can only imagine the scramble for tickets if accomplished public speaker Meghan was to sign up to live interviews about her life in the royal family .
If a tell-all tome was ruled out , there would still be an appetite for a different type of book , perhaps focused on an issue close to her heart such as women 's empowerment .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be queuing up to convince Meghan to adorn their covers , but it remains to be seen how keen she would be to agree to this after choosing a selection of women to grace the front of an edition of Vogue that she guest-edited last year .
As a former lifestyle blogger , another option would be for her to resurrect The Tig blog and become an a-list influencer , perhaps teaming up with brands , signing sponsorship deals , and getting paid in return for posting about brands on her blog and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this route may be unlikely as it could be argued that it does not fit in with upholding the values of the Queen .
Another possibility for Meghan would be to return to her role as paralegal Rachel Zane in Suits , which is filmed in Toronto , and would therefore be convenient if the couple settled in the Canadian city .
The couple may well want their work to have an ethical dimension , so they may sign up to financial projects or endorsements that promote a cause or highlight an issue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In April 2019 , Kensington Palace announced that Harry was working with US chat show queen Oprah Winfrey on a mental health documentary series .
Harry and Oprah will be co-creators and executive producers of the project for Apple , with the multi-part documentary series focusing on both mental illness and mental wellness .
Away from TV , Harry could turn to the well-paid lecture circuit where he could depend on his confidence and charisma to bring in big bucks .
With his Army training in leading others and experience of appearing on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well become an in-demand motivational speaker .

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Working nine-to-five in a humdrum job is unlikely to be the path chosen by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, but as it stands it is not known how exactly the couple will earn a living.
In their bombshell statement on January 8, Harry and Meghan announced their intention to "work to become financially independent" while also "fully" supporting the Queen.
They said they would continue to "collaborate" with the monarch, the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge - but it was decided that a half-in/half-out model whereby the couple would gain financial independence while also serving the Queen was not possible.
After talks with the royal family, Harry and Meghan announced that they will stop carrying out royal duties from the spring and no longer use the title HRH.
Now, with their new-found freedom, they only have to wait for the offers to come rolling in, so what will the Sussexes do next?
There has been much speculation about the millions Harry and Meghan will be able to make through lucrative contracts, with suggestions ranging from acting, film or television, to brand partnerships, to public speaking, and even book deals.
But whatever they choose, the couple have promised that "everything they do will continue to uphold the values of Her Majesty".
Harry has already spoken to Lion King director Jon Favreau and Beyonce, one of the film's stars, about Meghan's ability to do voiceover work.
The Mail on Sunday published a video of Harry at the premiere of the Disney film in London in July last year, praising his wife and her joking about "pitching" for work.
In the footage Harry says: "Next time, if anyone needs any extra voiceover work, we can make ourselves available."
Meghan then added: "That's really why we're here - to pitch."
Harry was also filmed chatting to Robert Iger, chairman and chief executive of the Walt Disney Company, during the premiere and said of Meghan: "You do know she does voiceovers?"
Meghan has since agreed a voiceover deal with Disney, which will make a donation to wildlife charity Elephants Without Borders that is supported by Harry, the Times reported.
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A source has confirmed the agreement, saying it was a model similar to having the couple attend the movie premiere, where Disney "kindly" donated to the Royal Foundation in return.
Meanwhile, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex could become the Duke and Duchess of Netflix, after the streaming giant's chief content officer, Ted Sarandos, said he would be interested in working with them.
Speaking at an event in Los Angeles, he told the PA news agency: "Who wouldn't be interested? Yes, sure."
It would see Harry and Meghan walk in the footsteps of Barack and Michelle Obama, who agreed a production deal with Netflix to make TV and film projects.
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The path taken by Mrs Obama after her time as First Lady - and indeed the career Hillary Clinton has carved out - may well be an inspiration to Meghan as she looks to her future.
The former Suits actress is likely to be highly sought after by publishing houses who would see dollar signs at the prospect of a revealing memoir.
Recent books written by Mrs Obama and Mrs Clinton topped bestseller lists and were accompanied by tours where they filled venues like rock stars.
One can only imagine the scramble for tickets if accomplished public speaker Meghan was to sign up to live interviews about her life in the royal family.
If a tell-all tome was ruled out, there would still be an appetite for a different type of book, perhaps focused on an issue close to her heart such as women's empowerment.
Elsewhere, glossy magazine editors will surely be queuing up to convince Meghan to adorn their covers, but it remains to be seen how keen she would be to agree to this after choosing a selection of women to grace the front of an edition of Vogue that she guest-edited last year.
As a former lifestyle blogger, another option would be for her to resurrect The Tig blog and become an a-list influencer, perhaps teaming up with brands, signing sponsorship deals, and getting paid in return for posting about brands on her blog and social media.
It is thought that this route may be unlikely as it could be argued that it does not fit in with upholding the values of the Queen.
Another possibility for Meghan would be to return to her role as paralegal Rachel Zane in Suits, which is filmed in Toronto, and would therefore be convenient if the couple settled in the Canadian city.
The couple may well want their work to have an ethical dimension, so they may sign up to financial projects or endorsements that promote a cause or highlight an issue that chimes with their own beliefs.
In April 2019, Kensington Palace announced that Harry was working with US chat show queen Oprah Winfrey on a mental health documentary series.
Harry and Oprah will be co-creators and executive producers of the project for Apple, with the multi-part documentary series focusing on both mental illness and mental wellness.
Away from TV, Harry could turn to the well-paid lecture circuit where he could depend on his confidence and charisma to bring in big bucks.
With his Army training in leading others and experience of appearing on stages across the world, Harry could well become an in-demand motivational speaker.


birminghammail--2020-01-20--Prince Harry and Boris Johnson meet amid royal crisis as he and Meghan Markle lose titles

The Duke of Sussex and Boris Johnson are understood to have met in private on the margins of the UK-Africa Investment Summit .
Harry and the Prime Minister met one-to-one in a room upstairs at the event in London 's Docklands .
It is understood no aides were present from either side .
Mr Johnson has set out his post-Brexit trade pitch to African leaders with his vision to put `` people before passports '' in an immigration system overhaul .
The Prime Minister was tempting premiers from across the continent with the UK 's financial and education systems as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Docklands on Monday .
He also announced an end to UK support for thermal coal mining or coal power plants overseas in a bid to use trade to tackle the climate crisis .
With the EU departure coming on January 31 , Mr Johnson was pledging to be a partner `` through thick and thin '' with African nations as he eyes fresh trade deals across the globe .
And - at the summit also attended by the Duke of Sussex - the PM made a pitch for improved business links from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Change is coming and our system is becoming fairer and more equal between all our global friends and partners , treating people the same , wherever they come from , '' he told the UK-Africa Investment Summit .
`` By putting people before passports , we will be able to attract the best talent from around the world , wherever they may be . ''
Mr Johnson gave current partnership examples of Nigerian street lights being stocked with low-emission diodes from Dorset , and Angolan families tucking into chicken from Northern Ireland .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ future as a global free-trading nation , that 's what we will be embarking on on January 31 , '' he said .
`` But I want to intensify and expand that trade in ways that go far beyond what we sell you or you sell us .
`` I 've just told President ( Yoweri ) Museveni of Uganda that his beef cattle will have an honoured place on the tables of post-Brexit Britain . ''
But - in an unwelcome eve-of-summit development for organisers - leaked documents exposed by media outlets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Africa 's richest woman amassed her fortune by corruption and exploiting her nation .
Isabel dos Santos was forced to deny allegations that she got access to lucrative deals involving land , diamonds , oil and telecoms when her father was president of Angola .
Mr Johnson also spoke of the climate crisis and fight to save biodiversity by ending direct official development assistance , investment and export credit as part of his coal plan .
`` There 's no point in the UK reducing the amount of coal we burn if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ line our pockets by encouraging African states to use more of it , '' he said .
`` To put it simply not another penny of UK taxpayers ' money will be directly invested in digging up coal or burning it for electricity . ''
The PM was meeting presidents from Rwanda , Ghana and Nigeria at the summit , and was due to have talks with the premiers of Egypt and Kenya at Downing Street on Tuesday .
Harry was present at the event , while the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to mark the summit .
The Duke of Sussex 's attendance comes after he said there was `` no other option '' but for him and wife Meghan to stand down from the royal family .

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The Duke of Sussex and Boris Johnson are understood to have met in private on the margins of the UK-Africa Investment Summit.
Harry and the Prime Minister met one-to-one in a room upstairs at the event in London's Docklands.
It is understood no aides were present from either side.
Mr Johnson has set out his post-Brexit trade pitch to African leaders with his vision to put "people before passports" in an immigration system overhaul.
The Prime Minister was tempting premiers from across the continent with the UK's financial and education systems as he opened his investment summit in London's Docklands on Monday.
(Image: PA)
He also announced an end to UK support for thermal coal mining or coal power plants overseas in a bid to use trade to tackle the climate crisis.
With the EU departure coming on January 31, Mr Johnson was pledging to be a partner "through thick and thin" with African nations as he eyes fresh trade deals across the globe.
And - at the summit also attended by the Duke of Sussex - the PM made a pitch for improved business links from his proposed Australian-style immigration system.
(Image: PA)
"Change is coming and our system is becoming fairer and more equal between all our global friends and partners, treating people the same, wherever they come from," he told the UK-Africa Investment Summit.
"By putting people before passports, we will be able to attract the best talent from around the world, wherever they may be."
(Image: Getty Images)
Mr Johnson gave current partnership examples of Nigerian street lights being stocked with low-emission diodes from Dorset, and Angolan families tucking into chicken from Northern Ireland.
(Image: PA)
"We want to build a new future as a global free-trading nation, that's what we will be embarking on on January 31," he said.
"But I want to intensify and expand that trade in ways that go far beyond what we sell you or you sell us.
"I've just told President (Yoweri) Museveni of Uganda that his beef cattle will have an honoured place on the tables of post-Brexit Britain."
(Image: PA)
But - in an unwelcome eve-of-summit development for organisers - leaked documents exposed by media outlets including the BBC and the Guardian alleged that Africa's richest woman amassed her fortune by corruption and exploiting her nation.
Isabel dos Santos was forced to deny allegations that she got access to lucrative deals involving land, diamonds, oil and telecoms when her father was president of Angola.
Mr Johnson also spoke of the climate crisis and fight to save biodiversity by ending direct official development assistance, investment and export credit as part of his coal plan.
(Image: PA)
"There's no point in the UK reducing the amount of coal we burn if we then trundle over to Africa and line our pockets by encouraging African states to use more of it," he said.
"To put it simply not another penny of UK taxpayers' money will be directly invested in digging up coal or burning it for electricity."
The PM was meeting presidents from Rwanda, Ghana and Nigeria at the summit, and was due to have talks with the premiers of Egypt and Kenya at Downing Street on Tuesday.
(Image: PA)
Harry was present at the event, while the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were later hosting a Buckingham Palace reception to mark the summit.
The Duke of Sussex's attendance comes after he said there was "no other option" but for him and wife Meghan to stand down from the royal family.


birminghammail--2020-01-20--This Morning Live axed from NEC - leaving Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield 'sorry'

The live version of This Morning , staged in Birmingham , has been axed much to the disappointment of hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield .
Holly , 38 , and Phillip , 57 , are said to be saddened after the annual summer event at the National Exhibition Centre was axed by ITV bosses .
It gave fans the chance to see how the stars worked on the show live in the flesh .
But after a drop in profits from the yearly event , it looks like the chance for viewers and fans to see Holly and Phil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good , the MirrorOnline reports .
A source told The Sun : `` Both Phil and Holly really enjoyed taking part in TM Live and were sorry to hear that it wouldn ’ t be happening this year . ''
The event organisers Media 10 added : `` After thee successful years at the Birmingham NEC with This Morning Live we are looking at new opportunities . ''
This Morning Live also involved other ITV stars such as Rylan Clark-Neal and Brummie Alison Hammond .
The event saw features and interviews which took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The past few months have seen This Morning embroiled in bad press the likes of which have not been seen since Phillip Schofield and former co-star Fern Britton spectacularly fell out after she quit in 2009 .
Last year , rumours of a rift between Holly and Phil began to circulate after the silver-haired host allegedly grew jealous that bubbly blonde Holly enjoyed success from under his shadow .

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The live version of This Morning, staged in Birmingham, has been axed much to the disappointment of hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield .
Holly, 38, and Phillip, 57, are said to be saddened after the annual summer event at the National Exhibition Centre was axed by ITV bosses.
It gave fans the chance to see how the stars worked on the show live in the flesh.
But after a drop in profits from the yearly event, it looks like the chance for viewers and fans to see Holly and Phil in action has been snatched away for good, the MirrorOnline reports.
A source told The Sun: "Both Phil and Holly really enjoyed taking part in TM Live and were sorry to hear that it wouldn’t be happening this year."
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The event organisers Media 10 added: "After thee successful years at the Birmingham NEC with This Morning Live we are looking at new opportunities."
This Morning Live also involved other ITV stars such as Rylan Clark-Neal and Brummie Alison Hammond. The event saw features and interviews which took place live on stage in the city.
The past few months have seen This Morning embroiled in bad press the likes of which have not been seen since Phillip Schofield and former co-star Fern Britton spectacularly fell out after she quit in 2009.
Last year, rumours of a rift between Holly and Phil began to circulate after the silver-haired host allegedly grew jealous that bubbly blonde Holly enjoyed success from under his shadow.


birminghammail--2020-01-20--Martin Lewis tells every Brit to 'act today' in alarming overdraft warning on This Morning

This Morning viewers have been issued with a warning from Martin Lewis .
The Financial Conduct Authority has announced plans to shake up the `` dysfunctional '' overdraft market .
This includes stopping banks and building societies from charging higher prices for unarranged overdrafts than for arranged overdrafts .
Speaking to Holly and Phil Martin explained the new rules and told viewers : `` This is a call to action , you need to do something today . ''
According to the Liverpool Echo , Martin says the rule of thumb is if you only go into you arranged overdraft @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you ’ ll win .
But for those who are constantly overdrawn and by a decent amount - they 'll be paying a lot more .
For example someone with NatWest who was always exactly £2,000 overdrawn over a year , at those charges it ’ d be £470 currently and £800/yr under the new system .
Martin advised people with overdrafts under £350 to switch to First Direct , Martin said : `` It gives accepted newbies £100 and most get a £250 ongoing 0 % overdraft too .
So if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it pays some off and the rest is interest-free .
`` You must switch using its switching service to get the free £100 and pay out minimum two direct debits . ''
Martin urged people to sit down and look into the issue properly and gave some top tips to help manage your overdraft .
He said : `` Shift your direct debits to minimise fees .
`` A tip to help avoid going overdrawn is ask the companies you pay to shift your direct debits to just before you ’ re paid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paid on the 25th , aim for the 20th .
Trending stories and why we write them Every day , BirminghamLive 's award-winning journalists write a variety of articles - on everything from HS2 and city schools , to Aston Villa and Birmingham City FC , breaking crime incidents and live traffic and travel updates .
But over the course of each of these days , BirminghamLive also writes stories on showbiz and television , well-known personalities , celebrities and popular figures .
These stories - `` trending '' stories - are often @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media talking , eliciting reaction across social media platforms , sparking debate and drawing response .
BirminghamLive uses analytics to decide which stories we produce - and , while these articles are among the most popular among our most loyal readers , they can often receive negative feedback from social media .
Among the most common negative responses we receive are `` this is not real news '' or `` this is not real journalism '' .
Another complaint might be `` this is nothing to do with Birmingham '' or , `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this , it is worth re-iterating BirminghamLive uses data to decide what we write about and where to place our resources .
Trending stories are not just popular among social media users , but also massively popular in terms of our most regular visitors ( users who spend 15 days a month visiting the BirminghamLive website ) .
Trending news is different to other subjects we cover - be it crime , education , health , sport - but no less important to some readers , whose passions may lie in anything from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ latest Netflix true crime series or The Masked Singer ( seriously , give it a chance , it may change your life ) .
And while a story may not have geographically taken place in Birmingham , that absolutely does not mean the story does not resonate with our readers .
Our stories are written by trained and experienced journalists , responding quickly to events .
Since the very first edition of the Birmingham Mail , UK and World News has been a prominent feature .
We will never stop doing so - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our readers .
If you want to ask us any more questions about BirminghamLive 's trending stories , please email james.rodger @ reachplc.com .
`` This artificially boosts your balance , so you ’ re in the red for less time , meaning fewer charges – but budget carefully and don ’ t forget those bills are coming .
`` This is simple on the money transfer credit cards , but if you 're on a 0 % overdraft , then you 'll need to budget tightly to make it happen .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to clear £50 a month , budget that after a month and the overdraft 's £450 , month two £400 and by month 10 it should be gone .
`` They used to charge fees if you spent more than you had , eg , for unpaid direct debits , but those have now stopped .
`` If you spend when you ’ ve not got money , it ’ ll still be rejected , but there ’ s no charge . ''

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This Morning viewers have been issued with a warning from Martin Lewis.
The Financial Conduct Authority has announced plans to shake up the "dysfunctional" overdraft market.
This includes stopping banks and building societies from charging higher prices for unarranged overdrafts than for arranged overdrafts.
Speaking to Holly and Phil Martin explained the new rules and told viewers: "This is a call to action, you need to do something today."
According to the Liverpool Echo , Martin says the rule of thumb is if you only go into you arranged overdraft a little, and not for long, you’ll win.
But for those who are constantly overdrawn and by a decent amount - they'll be paying a lot more.
For example someone with NatWest who was always exactly £2,000 overdrawn over a year, at those charges it’d be £470 currently and £800/yr under the new system.
Martin advised people with overdrafts under £350 to switch to First Direct, Martin said: "It gives accepted newbies £100 and most get a £250 ongoing 0% overdraft too. So if your overdraft's up to £350, it pays some off and the rest is interest-free.
"You must switch using its switching service to get the free £100 and pay out minimum two direct debits."
Martin urged people to sit down and look into the issue properly and gave some top tips to help manage your overdraft.
Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel Play now
He said: "Shift your direct debits to minimise fees.
"A tip to help avoid going overdrawn is ask the companies you pay to shift your direct debits to just before you’re paid.
"So if you’re paid on the 25th, aim for the 20th.
Trending stories and why we write them Every day, BirminghamLive's award-winning journalists write a variety of articles - on everything from HS2 and city schools, to Aston Villa and Birmingham City FC, breaking crime incidents and live traffic and travel updates. But over the course of each of these days, BirminghamLive also writes stories on showbiz and television, well-known personalities, celebrities and popular figures. These stories - "trending" stories - are often the sorts of articles which get social media talking, eliciting reaction across social media platforms, sparking debate and drawing response. BirminghamLive uses analytics to decide which stories we produce - and, while these articles are among the most popular among our most loyal readers, they can often receive negative feedback from social media. Among the most common negative responses we receive are "this is not real news" or "this is not real journalism". Another complaint might be "this is nothing to do with Birmingham" or, "nobody cares." In response to this, it is worth re-iterating BirminghamLive uses analytics to help us decide what we write about and where to place our resources. Trending stories are not just popular among social media users, but also massively popular in terms of our most regular visitors. Trending news is different to other subjects we cover - be it crime, education, health, sport - but no less important to some readers, whose passions may lie in anything from Love Island and money-saving, to the latest Netflix true crime series or The Masked Singer (seriously, give it a chance, it may change your life). And while a story may not have geographically taken place in Birmingham, that absolutely does not mean the story does not resonate with our readers. Our stories are written by trained and experienced journalists, responding quickly to events. Since the very first edition of the Birmingham Mail, UK and World News has been a prominent feature. We will never stop doing so - and we'll never apologise for serving our readers. We’ve got lots of local content in Midlands News, local food and drink in What’s On, news for families in Brummie Mummies and information tailored to your postcode through In Your Area. If you want to ask us any more questions about BirminghamLive's trending stories, please email james.rodger@reachplc.com.
"This artificially boosts your balance, so you’re in the red for less time, meaning fewer charges – but budget carefully and don’t forget those bills are coming.
"Repay a set amount each month.
"This is simple on the money transfer credit cards, but if you're on a 0% overdraft, then you'll need to budget tightly to make it happen.
"For example on a £500 overdraft, to clear £50 a month, budget that after a month and the overdraft's £450, month two £400 and by month 10 it should be gone.
"Shift to a no-overdraft account.
"Basic bank accounts provide a no-frills, no-overdraft current account service.
"They used to charge fees if you spent more than you had, eg, for unpaid direct debits, but those have now stopped.
"If you spend when you’ve not got money, it’ll still be rejected, but there’s no charge."


birminghammail--2020-01-20--Family forced to flee during 150-strong protest outside paedophile pastor's former Walsall home

An innocent family had to be bundled to safety after a protest outside a paedophile pastor 's former home turned violent in Walsall .
West Midlands Police say several windows were smashed during a demonstration outside Michael and Juliana Oluronbi 's ex-residence in Walker Road , Blakenall .
A police officer was also injured during the 150-strong protest at around 5pm on Sunday , January 19 - and the new residents were moved from the address 'for their own protection ' .
The force told BlackCountryLive that 'neither of the couple have been in Walker Road - or indeed anywhere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The protest was organised by Liam Walsall , from Bloxwich , who said he was happy with the answers police gave at the scene .
Posting on Facebook , The 22-year-old said : `` We wo n't tolerate any paedophile or known sex offenders in our community .
`` I do n't want anyone going back to the address and causing problems . ''
Self-styled prophet Michael Oluronbi , originally from Nigeria , was found guilty of the offences against six women and a man .
Some of his offences were carried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part in `` spiritual bathing '' , which he claimed would `` cleanse '' them of evil spirits .
Oluronbi was convicted on Friday , January 10 , after a trial at Birmingham Crown Court , and his offending can now be reported after restrictions were lifted .
During the trial , a jury heard that some of his young female victims became pregnant multiple times but were taken to abortion clinics by qualified pharmacist Oluronbi , to cover up what was happening .
He was convicted of 15 counts of rape , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ counts of sexual assault .
The 60-year-old 's wife Juliana was convicted of three counts of aiding and abetting rape after helping arrange some of the terminations .
The religious leader was brought to justice after one of his victims , now an adult , came forward .
Jurors heard Oluronbi was linked to a Christian church in Edgbaston - the Cherubim and Seraphim Church - which had roots in Nigeria .
He set up on his own splinter group for about 40 adults and children - separate to the church and located @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a practice of `` spiritual bathing '' .
The offences took place in Birmingham and London .
A spokesman for the police said Oluronbi was remanded in prison since he was first charged with the offences but Juliana was bailed during the trial at court .
She has since been remanded after being convicted .
The spokesman added : “ Neither of these two people have been in Walker Road - or indeed anywhere in public - since being convicted .
They remain in prison awaiting sentence .
“ Around 100 people gathered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were smashed ; the new residents were moved from that address for their own protection .
One officer was also injured .
“ We appreciate the anger this case has generated ; these are appalling offences .
But we would ask people not to react to unfounded social media speculation and that we will take action should criminal offences be committed .
“ We continue to appeal for any victims in this case , or anyone with information , to come forward .
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A completely innocent family had to be bundled to safety after a protest outside a paedophile pastor's former home turned violent in Walsall.
West Midlands Police say several windows were smashed during a demonstration outside Michael and Juliana Oluronbi's ex-residence in Walker Road, Blakenall.
Missiles were reportedly 'thrown towards officers and property, resulting in several broken windows' during the protest at around 5pm on Sunday, January 19, police said.
The force told BlackCountryLive that 'neither of the couple have been in Walker Road - or indeed anywhere in public - since being convicted'.
The family now living at the address were not the former residences but a wholly innocent family.
According to an account on social media, a statement said 'On Friday we heard that Michael Oluronbi was guilty of horrific sex offences and child sexual exploitation.'
It said: "We gathered to demand the police remove them from our community. "
It continued: "We got answers from the inspector and everything passed off peaceful. We won't tolerate any paedophile or known sex offenders in our community.
"We won't be returning to the address as we are happy with the answers we got from the police. We urge everyone to stay away from the property."
Self-styled prophet Michael Oluronbi, originally from Nigeria, was found guilty of the offences against six women and a man.
Some of his offences were carried out after he convinced victims to take part in "spiritual bathing", which he claimed would "cleanse" them of evil spirits.
Oluronbi was convicted on Friday, January 10, after a trial at Birmingham Crown Court, and his offending can now be reported after restrictions were lifted.
During the trial, a jury heard that some of his young female victims became pregnant multiple times but were taken to abortion clinics by qualified pharmacist Oluronbi, to cover up what was happening.
He was convicted of 15 counts of rape, seven counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual assault.
The 60-year-old's wife Juliana was convicted of three counts of aiding and abetting rape after helping arrange some of the terminations.
The religious leader was brought to justice after one of his victims, now an adult, came forward.
Jurors heard Oluronbi was linked to a Christian church in Edgbaston - the Cherubim and Seraphim Church - which had roots in Nigeria.
He set up on his own splinter group for about 40 adults and children - separate to the church and located at another address - where he began a practice of "spiritual bathing".
The offences took place in Birmingham and London.
A spokesman for the police said Oluronbi was remanded in prison since he was first charged with the offences but Juliana was bailed during the trial at court. She has since been remanded after being convicted.
The spokesman added: “Neither of these two people have been in Walker Road - or indeed anywhere in public - since being convicted. They remain in prison awaiting sentence.
“Around 100 people gathered in Walker Road yesterday and several windows were smashed; the new residents were moved from that address for their own protection.
“We appreciate the anger this case has generated; these are appalling offences. But we would ask people not to react to unfounded social media speculation and that we will take action should criminal offences be committed.
“We continue to appeal for any victims in this case, or anyone with information, to come forward. You can call us on 101 or Live Chat with us via our website.”
A spokesman for West Midlands Police later added: “There was disorder in Walker Road and missiles thrown towards police officers and property, resulting in several broken windows.”
*A 16-year-old male youth from Walsall was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage. He has been bailed until next month while enquiries continue.


birminghammail--2020-01-20--Holly Willoughby cries on This Morning over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'best bits' video

Holly Willoughby has left This Morning viewers scratching their heads - after crying over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 's 'best bits ' .
This Morning presenter Holly struggled to keep it together and claimed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made the choice to step back from the royal family 'to survive ' .
Holly admitted she `` felt emotional '' while watching Prince Harry break his silence on 'Megxit ' in a moving speech for his charity Sentebale in London .
The short clip showed Harry and Meghan on their wedding day , introducing Archie to the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world .
After the clip , Holly said : “ I ca n't bear it , I can ’ t bear it !
” As Phil introduced the ‘ Spin the Wheel ’ segment , a choked-up Holly said : “ Thank goodness for that , let ’ s have some fun.
” As the clip of the couple moved Holly , This Morning viewers took to Twitter to voice their views .
One said : “ Why is Holly pretending to cry , idiot.
” Another said : “ Another example of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t died !
” A third tweeted : “ This Morning just had a really cringey video montage of Harry and Meghan and Holly Willoughy was crying !
... .
It was like : ‘ Harry , Meghan , you ’ ve been voted out , these are your best bits !
’ We don ’ t caaaaaaare !
” And another viewer said : “ Why the hell was Holly crying ?
Ca n't believe people are upset and even offended by their decisions .
I am happy for them and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Oh my god !
Their best bits ?
!
?
!
WTAF ?
!
!
, '' said another .
Another asked : `` Why did # ThisMorning need to show a best bits montage of Harry and Meghan ?
They were n't evicted from a reality show , you know ! ''
*This Morning airs weekdays on ITV at 10am

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Holly Willoughby has left This Morning viewers scratching their heads - after crying over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's 'best bits'.
This Morning presenter Holly struggled to keep it together and claimed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made the choice to step back from the royal family 'to survive'.
Holly admitted she "felt emotional" while watching Prince Harry break his silence on 'Megxit' in a moving speech for his charity Sentebale in London.
The short clip showed Harry and Meghan on their wedding day, introducing Archie to the world and meeting the public all over the world.
After the clip, Holly said: “I can't bear it, I can’t bear it!”
As Phil introduced the ‘Spin the Wheel’ segment, a choked-up Holly said: “Thank goodness for that, let’s have some fun.”
(Image: ITV)
As the clip of the couple moved Holly, This Morning viewers took to Twitter to voice their views.
One said: “Why is Holly pretending to cry, idiot.”
Another said: “Another example of how wet Holly is, he hasn’t died!”
A third tweeted: “This Morning just had a really cringey video montage of Harry and Meghan and Holly Willoughy was crying!.... It was like: ‘Harry, Meghan, you’ve been voted out , these are your best bits!’ We don’t caaaaaaare!”
And another viewer said: “Why the hell was Holly crying? Can't believe people are upset and even offended by their decisions. I am happy for them and really hope it all works out"
"Oh my god! Their best bits?!?! WTAF?!!," said another.
Another asked: "Why did #ThisMorning need to show a best bits montage of Harry and Meghan? They weren't evicted from a reality show, you know!"
*This Morning airs weekdays on ITV at 10am


birminghammail--2020-01-20--'Silly offer' - Update on West Brom transfer target

West Bromwich Albion have been linked with a move for Charlton striker Lyle Taylor .
The 29-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and has been linked with a number of clubs already in the January transfer window .
The Baggies and Glasgow Rangers are just two of the clubs interested , and it seems one of his uitors have already put a bid in .
Charlton boss Lee Bowyer is thought to want to keep the striker , and if his recent comments are anything to go by , he wo n't leave on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bowyer has said that he does not want Taylor to leave , and he has also stated that an offer came in for him on Friday .
Bowyer told London News Online : “ I hope [ we won ’ t sell him ] .
Someone came in with a silly offer on Friday .
`` That was player for player , there was no money involved .
It was a ridiculous offer .
“ This is something that is out of my hands .
I ’ m not the money person .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ side of things .
All I can control is that we keep working hard and trying to win games.
” It remains to be seen whether they ’ ll pursue such a deal .
The former Wimbledon man has rejected a new deal at The Valley and , with his contract up this summer , he ’ s likely to be sold so that the Addicks earn a fee for him .
Brentford are also very interested in Taylor , who at 29 perhaps has one more big career move in him .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to chase other priorities .

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West Bromwich Albion have been linked with a move for Charlton striker Lyle Taylor.
The 29-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and has been linked with a number of clubs already in the January transfer window.
The Baggies and Glasgow Rangers are just two of the clubs interested, and it seems one of his suitors have already put a bid in.
Charlton boss Lee Bowyer is thought to want to keep the striker, and if his recent comments are anything to go by, he won't leave on the cheap.
However, Charlton manager Lee Bowyer has said that he does not want Taylor to leave, and he has also stated that an offer came in for him on Friday.
Bowyer told London News Online: “I hope [we won’t sell him]. Someone came in with a silly offer on Friday.
"That was player for player, there was no money involved. It was a ridiculous offer.
“This is something that is out of my hands. I’m not the money person.
"I’m not controlling that side of things. All I can control is that we keep working hard and trying to win games.”
It remains to be seen whether they’ll pursue such a deal.
The former Wimbledon man has rejected a new deal at The Valley and, with his contract up this summer, he’s likely to be sold so that the Addicks earn a fee for him.
Brentford are also very interested in Taylor, who at 29 perhaps has one more big career move in him.
Albion like him, but are expected to chase other priorities.


birminghammail--2020-01-20--Beales collapses into administration with 1,000 jobs at risk and 22 stores set to close

The heartbreaking move for staff follows speculation over the chain 's future which emerged last week .
The collapse of @ @ @ @ @ the high street in the UK , putting 1,000 jobs and the future of 22 @ @ @ @ @ company has confirmed its uncertain future today ( Monday , January 20 ) .
KPMG @ @ @ @ @ will continue to seek a buyer for the 139-year-old business , with stores expected to @ @ @ @ @ PA understands .
Beales is the latest retailer to feel the pressure of soaring business @ @ @ @ @ footfall amid an increasingly brutal period for the sector .
The retailer 's uncertain future @ @ @ @ @ ahead with the closure of 19 stores this month , as part of the chain @ @ @ @ @ administration last year .
Mothercare UK is another retailer to suffer from the decline of @ @ @ @ @ all of its 79 remaining stores on Sunday after the firm 's UK business went @ @ @ @ @ located in the following towns and cities :

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Department store Beales has collapsed into administration.
The heartbreaking move for staff follows speculation over the chain's future which emerged last week.
The collapse of Beales is another blow for the high street in the UK, putting 1,000 jobs and the future of 22 stores at risk.
The company has confirmed its uncertain future today (Monday, January 20).
KPMG has been appointed administrators and will continue to seek a buyer for the 139-year-old business, with stores expected to remain open in the interim PA understands.
Beales is the latest retailer to feel the pressure of soaring business rates and declining high street footfall amid an increasingly brutal period for the sector.
The retailer's uncertain future comes as rival Debenhams pushes ahead with the closure of 19 stores this month, as part of the chain's restructuring process after entering administration last year.
Mothercare UK is another retailer to suffer from the decline of the high street, shutting all of its 79 remaining stores on Sunday after the firm's UK business went bust.
Beales stores are located in the following towns and cities:
- Beccles
- Bedford
- Bournemouth
- Chipping Norton
- Diss
- Fareham
- Hexham
- Keighley
- Kendal
- Lowestoft
- Mansfield
- Perth
- Peterborough
- Poole
- Skegness
- Southport
- Spalding
- St Neots
- Tonbridge
- Wisbech
- Worthing
- Yeovil


birminghammail--2020-01-20--Shock new Love Island favourite emerges as odds slashed on Mike quitting amid GMP row

A new couple have emerged as the favourites to win Winter Love Island , according to bookmakers .
Paddy Power saw Callum & Shaughna move into 3/1 front-runners to win the show overnight , leapfrogging previous favourites Mike & Leanne – who are now priced at 4/1 .
Both Callum ( 23/10 ) and Mike ( 7/4 ) chose to avoid the advances of bombshell arrival twins Jess and Eve , and as a result are the two most likely men to go on and win .
However , with Mike in a row with former employer Greater Manchester Police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he leaves the show this week as Ollie Williams did just three days after entering .
Finley & Paige ’ s chances of success have also shortened into 5/1 from 10/1 since the last couple of episodes aired on Friday and Sunday .
Meanwhile , Sophie Piper ’ s chances of winning the cash are drifting as she moves to 7/2 behind Shaughna ( 11/5 ) and Leanne ( 5/2 ) in the ‘ top female ’ market .
Jess Gale and Siannise Fudge ( 10/1 ) are the two least popular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to the betting .
Spokesman Paddy Power said : “ New Love Island favourites have emerged in the form of Callum and Shaughna , who seem to be winning the battle for airtime versus Mike and Leanne .
“ However , with Mike currently embroiled in a row with GMP – which he left to join the show – we make it short-priced that he will ‘ do an Ollie ’ and exit the villa this week .
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A new couple have emerged as the favourites to win Winter Love Island, according to bookmakers.
Paddy Power saw Callum & Shaughna move into 3/1 front-runners to win the show overnight, leapfrogging previous favourites Mike & Leanne – who are now priced at 4/1.
Both Callum (23/10) and Mike (7/4) chose to avoid the advances of bombshell arrival twins Jess and Eve, and as a result are the two most likely men to go on and win.
(Image: ITV)
However, with Mike in a row with former employer Greater Manchester Police, it’s rated just 2/1 that he leaves the show this week as Ollie Williams did just three days after entering.
Finley & Paige’s chances of success have also shortened into 5/1 from 10/1 since the last couple of episodes aired on Friday and Sunday.
Meanwhile, Sophie Piper’s chances of winning the cash are drifting as she moves to 7/2 behind Shaughna (11/5) and Leanne (5/2) in the ‘top female’ market. Jess Gale and Siannise Fudge (10/1) are the two least popular contestants of the series so far, according to the betting.
Spokesman Paddy Power said: “New Love Island favourites have emerged in the form of Callum and Shaughna, who seem to be winning the battle for airtime versus Mike and Leanne.
“However, with Mike currently embroiled in a row with GMP – which he left to join the show – we make it short-priced that he will ‘do an Ollie’ and exit the villa this week.’
Love Island 2020 winner odds:
3/1 Callum and Shaughna
4/1 Mike and Leanne
5/1 Finley and Paige
8/1 Connagh and Sophie
8/1 Connor and Sophie
16/1 Connagh and Siannise
20/1 Nas and Jess


birminghammail--2020-01-20--Shropshire mum unexpectedly gives birth on Tenerife holiday after water breaks at 31 weeks

A first-time mum unexpectedly gave birth on holiday in Tenerife – after her waters broke at just 31 weeks .
Bethany Martin , 23 , decided to have one final holiday before her little girl was due months later .
She was deemed fit to fly by her doctor and jetted off to the Canary Islands with her mum , Jo Morris , 50 .
The full-time waitress enjoyed the first six days of her 10-day break at Hotel Jardin Tropical .
But on day seven , her waters broke and her labour began .
Doctors managed to postpone the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was unable to fly back to the UK .
She had her daughter Thia at Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria in Tenerife .
The little tot - who weighed 4 lbs and 4 oz - was given a Spanish birth certificate .
Her father Matthew Walden , 29 , a hospitality worker , missed her arrival as he did not hold a passport and was unable to fly out .
Thia spent seven days in intensive care after being born nine weeks prematurely , and she was unable to home to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Eventually on August 11 the little girl landed on British soil , after being granted an emergency passport for 24 hours from the British embassy .
Her dad Matthew was waiting for her at Stanstead airport .
Bethany , from Ludlow , Shropshire said : “ I really wasn ’ t expecting to give birth abroad .
“ When my waters broke , I thought the baby was just on my bladder and that I 'd wet myself .
`` I had gone for dinner and sat down on a chair for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stood up , it was like a swimming pool had leaked out of me .
“ This was my first pregnancy , so I had no idea what to expect .
“ One minute I was eating dinner soaking up the sunshine , the next I was in labour .
“ When Thia was born I was stunned .
I remember holding her in my arms and crying with joy .
It had all happened so quickly .
“ We didn ’ t know how to get her home or fly her back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wasn ’ t even planned to happen in Tenerife .
`` It meant her daddy couldn ’ t be there either to share the special moment.
” Bethany and her partner Matthew were excited when they discovered they were expecting their first child together in September 2018 .
Bethany decided to book a last-minute holiday before their daughter arrived .
Matthew , who stayed home to work and prepare the house for the newborn , was 2,500 miles away .
She sought the approval of doctors before flying to Tenerife on July 5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was looking forward to relaxing , soaking up the sunshine and enjoying myself before everything was about to change .
`` It was the last bit of 'me time ' before sleepless nights and a little person depending on my 24/7 .
`` I went with my mum for our last bit of time together before I became a mum and her a grandmother .
`` My doctor said it was absolutely fine to fly at 31 weeks - as I was still 9 weeks from my due date . ''
Bethany enjoyed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – lounging by the pool , eating out and experiencing no pains at all .
She said : “ I didn ’ t have any indications that I would go into early labour .
`` All of my doctor ’ s appointments were normal and my pregnancy was pretty smooth-sailing .
`` But mum and I had gone out for dinner and when I stood up at the end of the meal , I looked down at my seat and it looked like the floodgates had opened .
“ At first I thought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my bladder and that I had wet myself , but something seemed wrong – there was way too much fluid on the chair for that .
“ My mum recognised that my waters had broken , and insisted we drive straight to the hospital .
“ We had rented a car out for our visit , so she drove as quickly as possible to get me checked out.
” The pair rushed to Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria , Tenerife , where midwives and doctors immediately examined Bethany .
Terrified at what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed her waters had broken prematurely - at just 31 weeks .
She was transferred to the maternity unit and Bethany was monitored closely by doctors as they managed her labour .
Bethany said : “ For three whole days I was in the ward receiving the best care - despite not understanding a word of Spanish .
`` We had travel insurance luckily so didn ’ t rack up any bills .
The baby was keen to come out , so the doctor ’ s wanted me to go straight into labour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mum called Matthew the moment we got into the hospital and let him know the news .
He was so quiet – the shock birth took him by surprise , especially because he had always planned to hold my hand through the birth.
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Another complaint might be `` this is nothing to do with Birmingham '' or , `` nobody cares . ''
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Bethany 's partner , Matthew , was stuck in the UK , with no means of getting to Tenerife in time to watch the birth of his first born .
Bethany said : “ Matthew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passport in his life , so he tried to apply for an emergency one through the British Embassy .
“ He was declined as you need to have held a passport before , which was absolutely gutting for both of us .
`` I ’ m so lucky I had my mum by my side so I was n't completely alone.
” As soon as she was born at 8:30am on July 27 , 2018 , doctors rushed Thia to the neonatal intensive care unit where she was intubated .
The tiny baby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ machine for premature babies that vibrated at a fast rate to keep up with the rapid pace of her breathing .
Bethany was able to finally hold her daughter for the first time after four hours .
Bethany said : `` I cried a lot in the hospital .
I knew she was n't ready to come out yet so it was hard not knowing what to expect , and then when she was born , she was so tiny .
`` I did n't get to hold her when she was born @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the NICU team , and letting her go was one of the hardest things I 've ever had to do .
`` Thia let out this little cry when she was born but it was so soft , like a little kitten , and the doctors said they were surprised because usually when they 're that little , they ca n't really cry as their lungs are so small and not yet fully developed .
`` I did n't get to see her until about four hours after I gave birth , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was .
“ They let me hold her that same day , which is a miracle considering the circumstances.
” The next task was figuring out how to get baby Thia home – as she was born in Tenerife she was given a Spanish birth certificate , and the British Embassy were reluctant to give her a passport – as just like her dad , she had never held one before .
Thia spent one week in the hospital , then plans to get her home began .
After three weeks of back-and-forth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and was finally allowed to fly home with her mum and grandmother , after the pair had spent five weeks abroad , stuck in hospital once Thia was born .
She said : “ He was so excited to meet his little girl for the first time she has his eyes .
“ When Matthew picked her up , he was smitten .
He called her his Spanish goddess.
” “ She ’ s perfect and healthy and we have the staff at the hospital to thank for that .
My little senorita @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t think I ’ ll ever love anyone as much as I do Thia , ” said Matthew .
“ Even though I wasn ’ t there for her birth , I will never miss another milestone in her life.
” Mum Jo said : “ I ’ m so glad I was there .
If Bethany had to go through all of that on her own , I wouldn ’ t stop worrying .
Thia was the souvenir we brought home .
”

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A first-time mum unexpectedly gave birth on holiday in Tenerife – after her waters broke at just 31 weeks.
Bethany Martin, 23, decided to have one final holiday before her little girl was due months later.
She was deemed fit to fly by her doctor and jetted off to the Canary Islands with her mum, Jo Morris, 50.
The full-time waitress enjoyed the first six days of her 10-day break at Hotel Jardin Tropical.
But on day seven, her waters broke and her labour began.
Doctors managed to postpone the birth for 15 days, but Bethany was unable to fly back to the UK.
She had her daughter Thia at Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria in Tenerife.
The little tot - who weighed 4 lbs and 4 oz - was given a Spanish birth certificate.
(Image: SWNS)
Her father Matthew Walden, 29, a hospitality worker, missed her arrival as he did not hold a passport and was unable to fly out.
Thia spent seven days in intensive care after being born nine weeks prematurely, and she was unable to home to the UK until she was three weeks old.
Eventually on August 11 the little girl landed on British soil, after being granted an emergency passport for 24 hours from the British embassy.
Her dad Matthew was waiting for her at Stanstead airport.
(Image: SWNS)
Bethany, from Ludlow, Shropshire said: “I really wasn’t expecting to give birth abroad.
“When my waters broke, I thought the baby was just on my bladder and that I'd wet myself.
"I had gone for dinner and sat down on a chair for half an hour, and when I stood up, it was like a swimming pool had leaked out of me.
“This was my first pregnancy, so I had no idea what to expect.
“One minute I was eating dinner soaking up the sunshine, the next I was in labour.
“When Thia was born I was stunned. I remember holding her in my arms and crying with joy. It had all happened so quickly.
“We didn’t know how to get her home or fly her back to the UK, as the birth wasn’t even planned to happen in Tenerife.
"It meant her daddy couldn’t be there either to share the special moment.”
(Image: SWNS)
Bethany and her partner Matthew were excited when they discovered they were expecting their first child together in September 2018.
Bethany decided to book a last-minute holiday before their daughter arrived.
Matthew, who stayed home to work and prepare the house for the newborn, was 2,500 miles away.
She sought the approval of doctors before flying to Tenerife on July 5 2018.
(Image: SWNS)
She said: "I was looking forward to relaxing, soaking up the sunshine and enjoying myself before everything was about to change.
"It was the last bit of 'me time' before sleepless nights and a little person depending on my 24/7.
"I went with my mum for our last bit of time together before I became a mum and her a grandmother.
"My doctor said it was absolutely fine to fly at 31 weeks - as I was still 9 weeks from my due date."
Bethany enjoyed the first six days of her trip – lounging by the pool, eating out and experiencing no pains at all.
She said: “I didn’t have any indications that I would go into early labour.
"All of my doctor’s appointments were normal and my pregnancy was pretty smooth-sailing.
"But mum and I had gone out for dinner and when I stood up at the end of the meal, I looked down at my seat and it looked like the floodgates had opened.
“At first I thought that the baby was just pushing on my bladder and that I had wet myself, but something seemed wrong – there was way too much fluid on the chair for that.
“My mum recognised that my waters had broken, and insisted we drive straight to the hospital.
“We had rented a car out for our visit, so she drove as quickly as possible to get me checked out.”
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The pair rushed to Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, Tenerife, where midwives and doctors immediately examined Bethany.
Terrified at what was going to happen next, doctors confirmed her waters had broken prematurely - at just 31 weeks.
She was transferred to the maternity unit and Bethany was monitored closely by doctors as they managed her labour.
Bethany said: “For three whole days I was in the ward receiving the best care - despite not understanding a word of Spanish.
"We had travel insurance luckily so didn’t rack up any bills. The baby was keen to come out, so the doctor’s wanted me to go straight into labour rather than delaying it.
“My mum called Matthew the moment we got into the hospital and let him know the news. He was so quiet – the shock birth took him by surprise, especially because he had always planned to hold my hand through the birth.”
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Bethany's partner, Matthew, was stuck in the UK, with no means of getting to Tenerife in time to watch the birth of his first born.
Bethany said: “Matthew had never been abroad or held a passport in his life, so he tried to apply for an emergency one through the British Embassy.
“He was declined as you need to have held a passport before, which was absolutely gutting for both of us.
"I’m so lucky I had my mum by my side so I wasn't completely alone.”
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As soon as she was born at 8:30am on July 27, 2018, doctors rushed Thia to the neonatal intensive care unit where she was intubated.
The tiny baby was hooked up to a special breathing machine for premature babies that vibrated at a fast rate to keep up with the rapid pace of her breathing.
Bethany was able to finally hold her daughter for the first time after four hours.
Bethany said: "I cried a lot in the hospital. I knew she wasn't ready to come out yet so it was hard not knowing what to expect, and then when she was born, she was so tiny.
"I didn't get to hold her when she was born, they took her away immediately to the NICU team, and letting her go was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do.
"Thia let out this little cry when she was born but it was so soft, like a little kitten, and the doctors said they were surprised because usually when they're that little, they can't really cry as their lungs are so small and not yet fully developed.
"I didn't get to see her until about four hours after I gave birth, but she looked healthy considering how little she was.
“They let me hold her that same day, which is a miracle considering the circumstances.”
The next task was figuring out how to get baby Thia home – as she was born in Tenerife she was given a Spanish birth certificate, and the British Embassy were reluctant to give her a passport – as just like her dad, she had never held one before.
Thia spent one week in the hospital, then plans to get her home began.
After three weeks of back-and-forth, Thia was granted a passport, and was finally allowed to fly home with her mum and grandmother, after the pair had spent five weeks abroad, stuck in hospital once Thia was born.
Matthew met Bethany and baby Thia at London Stanstead.
She said: “He was so excited to meet his little girl for the first time she has his eyes.
“When Matthew picked her up, he was smitten. He called her his Spanish goddess.”
“She’s perfect and healthy and we have the staff at the hospital to thank for that. My little senorita is a Spanish miracle.”
“I don’t think I’ll ever love anyone as much as I do Thia,” said Matthew.
“Even though I wasn’t there for her birth, I will never miss another milestone in her life.”
Mum Jo said: “I’m so glad I was there. If Bethany had to go through all of that on her own, I wouldn’t stop worrying. Thia was the souvenir we brought home.”


birminghammail--2020-01-20--Police car windscreen smashed after someone threw a SWEDE at it

An operational police car had its windscreen smashed - by a flying SWEDE .
Cops were driving to a job when a vandal lobbed the root vegetable at the liveried vehicle - causing around £500 worth of damage .
A hunt is underway for the mystery food thrower after an image of the smashed windscreen was shared by Twitter account @ 50bikecop .
They wrote : `` Another shift smashed .
Joking aside - Some idiots think it is hilarious to throw Swedes at cars on the dual carriageway .
`` This time was an ARV but could ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ car . ''
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Devon and Cornwall Police said : `` At 8.40pm 19th January , the windscreen of a marked police vehicle was damaged by an object , believed to be a swede , thrown from the side of the road at it was driving on Hellevoetsluis Way , Torquay .
`` The vehicle was on its way to another call and the damage to the windscreen is estimated at £500 .
`` Officers are continuing their enquiries and are asking for anyone with information to contact police quoting crime reference number CR/005459/20 . ''

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An operational police car had its windscreen smashed - by a flying SWEDE.
Cops were driving to a job when a vandal lobbed the root vegetable at the liveried vehicle - causing around £500 worth of damage.
A hunt is underway for the mystery food thrower after an image of the smashed windscreen was shared by Twitter account @50bikecop.
They wrote: "Another shift smashed. Joking aside - Some idiots think it is hilarious to throw Swedes at cars on the dual carriageway.
"This time was an ARV but could’ve been a member of public’s car."
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The incident happened in Torquay, Devon, on Sunday evening.
Devon and Cornwall Police said: "At 8.40pm 19th January, the windscreen of a marked police vehicle was damaged by an object, believed to be a swede, thrown from the side of the road at it was driving on Hellevoetsluis Way, Torquay.
"The vehicle was on its way to another call and the damage to the windscreen is estimated at £500.
"Officers are continuing their enquiries and are asking for anyone with information to contact police quoting crime reference number CR/005459/20."


birminghammail--2020-01-20--Universal Credit could be replaced in Hull by £100 a week for everyone in UK first

Proposals for a new Universal Basic Income to replace Universal Credit have moved a step closer to reality in one city .
Councillors in Hull have backed plans for the city to try UBI in what would be a first for the UK .
It would mean every adult - regardless of age , working status , income or background - receiving a sum of £50 to £100 a week , reports our sister title Hull Live Hull City Council chief executive Matt Jukes will now write to Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid requesting permission for UBI to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disability benefits would be given an equivalent sum in UBI , while pensioners would receive higher payments and children lower amounts .
Jack Haines , a Liberal Democrat councillor , says it could `` transform the city '' and fix the UK 's `` broken welfare system '' .
He said : `` Hull is a progressive city and I ’ m proud the Liberal Democrats here as well as the other parties have chosen to try out this new policy , which has the possibility to transform the city and the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ several other parts of the world including Finland and three cities in Canada , along with India , Utrecht in the Netherlands and Sao Paolo , Brazil .
Four local authorities in Scotland - Fife Council , City of Edinburgh Council , Glasgow City Council and North Ayrshire Council - are also exploring the idea of piloting a basic income .
The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts , Manufactures and Commerce ( RSA ) is encouraging the Scottish Government to launch the scheme .
It wants an initial basic income of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every adult and £1,500 to every child The payments for adults would eventually be doubled to £4,800 each - that 's £400 a month per person .
The RSA found that `` child destitution would vanish almost immediately '' if an initial basic income was introduced , and if it reached the full £4,800 it could `` completely eliminate destitution in Scotland '' .
You can see how that compares to the current Universal Credit payments by using our calculator here .
The Green Party had promised to introduce a basic income across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ won the December 2019 General Election .
Labour 's shadow chancellor John McDonnell has also expressed interest in trying UBI pilot schemes in Sheffield , Liverpool and an as-yet-unspecified Midlands city .
A poll in September 2017 found that 49 per cent of UK adults support the idea of a basic income .
The RSA suggested that UBI schemes would be funded by a charge on people earning more than £75,000 a year .
It says that by getting rid of benefits ( except those relating to disability and housing ) , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It also proposed that the Government should give £10,000 to every person in the UK under 55 .
The only catch would be that people would have to explain how they intended to spend the money .
It would be paid as a £5,000 dividend for up to two years .
This cash would come from a proposed Universal Basic Opportunity Fund ( UBOF ) , which would cost around £14.5 billion a year and would be funded by higher taxes on top earners or large corporations .
The RSA suggests the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rates are historically low to establish the fund , which could be recouped through the economic growth that is predicted to happen as a result .
It had originally suggested a UBI payment of £3,692 a year for all those aged between the ages of 25 and 65 , while those over 65 would be paid £7,420 .
That equates to £71 a week for those aged 25 to 65 , and just under £143 a week for those over 65 .
There would also be a basic income for kids aged 0-4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ child and £3,387 for other children aged 0-4 .
The payout would be reduced for a third child or more , potentially to zero .
Once youngsters start school , the payments would drop because parents would be able to work more hours .

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Proposals for a new Universal Basic Income have moved a step closer to reality in one city.
Councillors in Hull have backed plans for the city to try UBI in what would be a first for the UK.
It would mean every adult - regardless of age,working status, income or background - receiving a sum of £50 to £100 a week, reports our sister title Hull Live
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Hull City Council chief executive Matt Jukes will now write to Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid requesting permission for UBI to be piloted in Hull.
People who receive disability benefits would be given an equivalent sum in UBI, while pensioners would receive higher payments and children lower amounts.
Jack Haines, a Liberal Democrat councillor, says it could "transform the city" and fix the UK's "broken welfare system".
He said: "Hull is a progressive city and I’m proud the Liberal Democrats here as well as the other parties have chosen to try out this new policy, which has the possibility to transform the city and the country."
And he has made clear that it would not replace Universal Credit.
Mr Haines told Birmingham Live: "Any proposal of Universal Basic Income would be an addition to Universal Credit and the benefits system as a whole."
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UBI Lab Leeds, which has been researching the idea of a basic income, has been answering questions about the scheme and busting the myths.
It said: "No UBI proposal would replace all means-tested benefits/Universal Credit. A separate means-tested housing benefit and disability benefit will be retained under any UBI scheme.
"If the UBI is a lower amount, then it will simply top-up existing means-tested benefits, just like child benefit."
UBI has been trialled in several other parts of the world including Finland and three cities in Canada, along with India, Utrecht in the Netherlands and Sao Paolo, Brazil.
Four local authorities in Scotland - Fife Council, City of Edinburgh Council, Glasgow City Council and North Ayrshire Council - are also exploring the idea of piloting a basic income.
The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) is encouraging the Scottish Government to launch the scheme.
It wants an initial basic income of £2,400 a year to be paid to every adult and £1,500 to every child
The payments for adults would eventually be doubled to £4,800 each - that's £400 a month per person.
The RSA found that "child destitution would vanish almost immediately" if an initial basic income was introduced, and if it reached the full £4,800 it could "completely eliminate destitution in Scotland".
You can see how that compares to the current Universal Credit payments by using our calculator here .
The Green Party had promised to introduce a basic income across the UK by 2025 if it had won the December 2019 General Election.
Labour's shadow chancellor John McDonnell has also expressed interest in trying UBI pilot schemes in Sheffield, Liverpool and an as-yet-unspecified Midlands city.
A poll in September 2017 found that 49 per cent of UK adults support the idea of a basic income.
The RSA suggested that UBI schemes would be funded by a charge on people earning more than £75,000 a year.
It says that by getting rid of benefits (except those relating to disability and housing), the Government would save a whopping £272 billion.
It also proposed that the Government should give £10,000 to every person in the UK under 55.
The only catch would be that people would have to explain how they intended to spend the money. It would be paid as a £5,000 dividend for up to two years.
This cash would come from a proposed Universal Basic Opportunity Fund (UBOF), which would cost around £14.5 billion a year and would be funded by higher taxes on top earners or large corporations.
The RSA suggests the Government could borrow £200 billion while interest rates are historically low to establish the fund, which could be recouped through the economic growth that is predicted to happen as a result.
It had originally suggested a UBI payment of £3,692 a year for all those aged between the ages of 25 and 65, while those over 65 would be paid £7,420.
That equates to £71 a week for those aged 25 to 65, and just under £143 a week for those over 65.
There would also be a basic income for kids aged 0-4 of £4,290 a year for the first child and £3,387 for other children aged 0-4.
The payout would be reduced for a third child or more, potentially to zero.
Once youngsters start school, the payments would drop because parents would be able to work more hours.


birminghammail--2020-01-20--Midlands woman who took photograph of man proposing to girlfriend in appeal to find couple

A woman who took a romantic photograph of a man proposing to his girlfriend is trying to track the couple down .
Charlene-louise Johnstone snapped the pair as she was out walking with her family over the weekend .
She had just reached the top of Cleeve Hill , Glos.
, when she saw the man down on one knee - so quickly whipped out her mobile phone .
The mum-of-three did n't go over after taking the picture as she was fearful of ruining the moment - but now wants to track the duo down .
Charlene-louise posted an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 18 ) which has since been shared more than 16,000 times .
The post said : `` A few people have said to whack this on fb to try and get the pic to the people in it .
`` Spotted someone propose at the top of Cleeve Hill today .
`` Did n't fancy running up to them and giving them the photo and intruding in their moment , so if anyone wants to help share to see if we can find them as I 'm sure they 'd like the photo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t want to go over .
They were obviously having their moment .
`` They were hugging and were emotional .
She was wiping away tears and I ’ m pretty sure it was a ‘ yes ’ . ''
With the sun shining and blue sky visible too , the photograph has been described as `` beautiful '' by many people online .
`` I would be super grateful to receive such a precious memory , captured in all its beauty by a complete stranger . ''
A third posted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to them - it ’ s a beautiful , amazing photograph !
Charlene-louise , from Winchcombe , Glos.
, added that she enjoyed taking photographs generally - but admitted she “ got lucky ” with her hilltop snap .
Her Facebook post has received more than 3,000 likes and nearly 500 comments .

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A woman who took a romantic photograph of a man proposing to his girlfriend is trying to track the couple down.
Charlene-louise Johnstone snapped the pair as she was out walking with her family over the weekend.
She had just reached the top of Cleeve Hill, Glos., when she saw the man down on one knee - so quickly whipped out her mobile phone.
The mum-of-three didn't go over after taking the picture as she was fearful of ruining the moment - but now wants to track the duo down.
Charlene-louise posted an appeal on Facebook on Saturday (Jan 18) which has since been shared more than 16,000 times.
The post said: "A few people have said to whack this on fb to try and get the pic to the people in it.
"Spotted someone propose at the top of Cleeve Hill today.
"Didn't fancy running up to them and giving them the photo and intruding in their moment, so if anyone wants to help share to see if we can find them as I'm sure they'd like the photo."
She added: "I didn’t want to go over. They were obviously having their moment.
"They were hugging and were emotional. She was wiping away tears and I’m pretty sure it was a ‘yes’."
With the sun shining and blue sky visible too, the photograph has been described as "beautiful" by many people online.
One person said: "Absolutely gorgeous photo.
"I would be super grateful to receive such a precious memory, captured in all its beauty by a complete stranger."
Another added: "Aww, such a beautiful photo."
A third posted: "I really hope this gets to them - it’s a beautiful, amazing photograph!
"Wow, capturing a wonderful moment and it’s beautifully composed too...lighting is exquisite."
Charlene-louise, from Winchcombe, Glos., added that she enjoyed taking photographs generally - but admitted she “got lucky” with her hilltop snap.
Her Facebook post has received more than 3,000 likes and nearly 500 comments.


birminghammail--2020-01-20--Pair of pelicans caught on camera 'reading' sign about themselves

A pair of majestic pelicans have been caught on camera 'reading ' an information sign about THEMSELVES .
The pair of exotic wildfowl were snapped in St James 's Park , London admiring the photographs of their feathery friends on an explanation board about pelicans .
There are two groups of pelicans in the royal park : Isla , Tiffany and Gargi , and three new additions from Prague Zoo : Sun , Moon and Star .
Harri Boyd , 33 , a government lawyer , was walking back from her lunch break last week when she spotted the birds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Walking back across St James 's Park , I had initially come across the first group of pelicans preening themselves along the side of the park , and took a photo of them .
`` I then noticed that two of the Great White pelicans were on the other side of the fence , a bit further along the path - I 'd never seen that before .
`` I literally leapt with delight at seeing them so close by , and approached them carefully to see what they were up to .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and needed to be shared with the world . ''
Harri , a big fan of the pigeon-eating water birds , regularly takes photos of the wildfowl to send to her dad back home in Auckland , New Zealand .
The Cabinet Office lawyer said : `` I send my dad photos of the pelicans regularly .
He finds it quite annoying when I do and actually told me to stop , in jest , , so when I saw the pelicans this time I thought surely he has to appreciate this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I work next to St James 's Park , so I usually visit once a day to see how the pellies are going .
It 's a beautiful park and the birds are the best part .
`` I love their giant bills , mischievous nature and how they always travel in packs ! ''
The sign reads : `` Pelicans were first introduced to St James 's Park in 1664 as a gift from the Russian Ambassador to King Charles II .
`` This was the beginning of a long tradition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this day . ''

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A pair of majestic pelicans have been caught on camera 'reading' an information sign about THEMSELVES.
The pair of exotic wildfowl were snapped in St James's Park, London admiring the photographs of their feathery friends on an explanation board about pelicans.
There are two groups of pelicans in the royal park: Isla, Tiffany and Gargi, and three new additions from Prague Zoo: Sun, Moon and Star.
Harri Boyd, 33, a government lawyer, was walking back from her lunch break last week when she spotted the birds last week,
She said: "Walking back across St James's Park, I had initially come across the first group of pelicans preening themselves along the side of the park, and took a photo of them.
(Image: Harri Boyd /SWNS.COM)
"I then noticed that two of the Great White pelicans were on the other side of the fence, a bit further along the path - I'd never seen that before.
"I literally leapt with delight at seeing them so close by, and approached them carefully to see what they were up to.
"It was hilarious, extremely cute, and needed to be shared with the world."
Harri, a big fan of the pigeon-eating water birds, regularly takes photos of the wildfowl to send to her dad back home in Auckland, New Zealand.
The Cabinet Office lawyer said: "I send my dad photos of the pelicans regularly. He finds it quite annoying when I do and actually told me to stop,in jest,, so when I saw the pelicans this time I thought surely he has to appreciate this photo.
"And he did.
"I work next to St James's Park, so I usually visit once a day to see how the pellies are going. It's a beautiful park and the birds are the best part.
"I love their giant bills, mischievous nature and how they always travel in packs!"
The sign reads: "Pelicans were first introduced to St James's Park in 1664 as a gift from the Russian Ambassador to King Charles II.
"This was the beginning of a long tradition of keeping exotic wildfowl that continues to this day."


birminghammail--2020-01-20--Spurs join race for Aston Villa transfer target - report

Tottenham Hotspur are set to move for reported Aston Villa transfer target Islam Slimani .
Slimani , loan for the season at AS Monaco who have an option to buy him , was linked with a move to Villa earlier this month .
However , because of the agreement with Monaco , City are unlikely to bring him back from the French top tier .
Brendan Rodgers ' side want him gone and a return to the Premier League would be a surprise .
However , City could be swayed by the right offer .
Slimani has one year left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joining for £28 million from Sporting in the summer of 2016 .
His situation at the King Power Stadium has n't stopped him from being linked with moves to English sides , with The Telegraph saying Spurs are an option for Slimani .
He is in the best form of his career since he moved to City , scoring seven goals in 11 games for the principality side this season .
Spurs need cover for Harry Kane , whose hamstring injury is sidelining him for three months .
Slimani is an unlikely option @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become more concrete then surely that could spell the end for Dean Smith 's chances of landing the 31-year-old .
Rodgers said of any Slimani move to Villa last week : `` That looks like it ’ s probably going to be too complicated – there is an interest in him but he ’ s due at Monaco for the season so not sure if anything would happen on that .
`` It just may be a little bit complicated . ''

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Tottenham Hotspur are set to move for reported Aston Villa transfer target Islam Slimani.
Slimani, loan for the season at AS Monaco who have an option to buy him, was linked with a move to Villa earlier this month.
However, because of the agreement with Monaco , City are unlikely to bring him back from the French top tier.
Brendan Rodgers' side want him gone and a return to the Premier League would be a surprise.
However, City could be swayed by the right offer.
Slimani has one year left on the City contract he signed when joining for £28 million from Sporting in the summer of 2016.
His situation at the King Power Stadium hasn't stopped him from being linked with moves to English sides, with The Telegraph saying Spurs are an option for Slimani.
He is in the best form of his career since he moved to City, scoring seven goals in 11 games for the principality side this season.
Spurs need cover for Harry Kane, whose hamstring injury is sidelining him for three months.
Slimani is an unlikely option for Villa and should Spurs' interest become more concrete then surely that could spell the end for Dean Smith's chances of landing the 31-year-old.
Rodgers said of any Slimani move to Villa last week : "That looks like it’s probably going to be too complicated – there is an interest in him but he’s due at Monaco for the season so not sure if anything would happen on that.
"It just may be a little bit complicated."