birminghammail--2020-02-12--Birmingham City fans will love Jude Bellingham's ultra-modest Barnsley verdict

Jude Bellingham has played down his role in setting up the goal which saw Birmingham City win their third successive Championship match .
The teenager was deployed on the right of midfield and produced a typically battling and enterprising display in the 1-0 victory at Barnsley on Tuesday night .
A scrappy , conditions-affected match looked to be drifting towards a goalless draw when with less than a quarter of an hour to go Bellingham chased a lost cause close to the home corner flag .
He beat the dawdling Mads Andersen to the ball , cut inside and fed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goal in as many Birmingham City game .
But when asked about it Bellingham gave a modest response .
“ It ’ s just the basics of football really , ” he told Blues TV .
“ To keep going , especially towards the end of the game because any chance you get to make the difference in a game you have got to take it .
“ As long as I am playing I am not too fussed I just want to be able to show people I am versatile and can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I play – obviously I managed to do that tonight so I have just got to keep it going to the end of the season when the games get a bit tougher and we are getting a bit more tired.
” Despite their relatively small squad and hectic schedule , intensified by progress in the FA Cup , Blues have looked anything but tired so far this month , with back-to-back wins over Nottingham Forest , Bristol City and now Barnsley .
Tuesday night ’ s wasn ’ t a vintage footballing display @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emblematic of this team ’ s determination .
“ I think it was huge for us to get the three points after no team really threatened with any clear chances – and to keep the run going as well – massive .
“ The pitch wasn ’ t great from the start , obviously the hail made it tough but it just shows the character of the team just to ignore it and carry on with business .
“ Fourteen games to go , we have just got to take from these games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to build on our performances and results .
“ This was always in this group , if you look at some of the games we won earlier in the season it shows that we have got that character and that fight until the end .
“ We managed to show it again when we really needed it , so it is perfect “ When you are in this sort of run you want the next game to come , I think in previous times we have had to do a bit more preparation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stop a bad run .
“ But when we have all got the confidence we have got at the minute we just want to play and keep continuing the run.
” The next opportunity comes at home to Brentford this weekend , another promotion-chasing outfit who drew with Leeds United last night .

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Jude Bellingham has played down his role in setting up the goal which saw Birmingham City win their third successive Championship match.
The teenager was deployed on the right of midfield and produced a typically battling and enterprising display in the 1-0 victory at Barnsley on Tuesday night.
A scrappy, conditions-affected match looked to be drifting towards a goalless draw when with less than a quarter of an hour to go Bellingham chased a lost cause close to the home corner flag.
He beat the dawdling Mads Andersen to the ball, cut inside and fed Scott Hogan to expertly fire his third goal in as many Birmingham City game.
But when asked about it Bellingham gave a modest response. “It’s just the basics of football really,” he told Blues TV.
“To keep going, especially towards the end of the game because any chance you get to make the difference in a game you have got to take it.
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“As long as I am playing I am not too fussed I just want to be able to show people I am versatile and can make a difference on the pitch wherever I play – obviously I managed to do that tonight so I have just got to keep it going to the end of the season when the games get a bit tougher and we are getting a bit more tired.”
Despite their relatively small squad and hectic schedule, intensified by progress in the FA Cup, Blues have looked anything but tired so far this month, with back-to-back wins over Nottingham Forest, Bristol City and now Barnsley.
Tuesday night’s wasn’t a vintage footballing display – but it some ways it was emblematic of this team’s determination.
“I think it was huge for us to get the three points after no team really threatened with any clear chances – and to keep the run going as well – massive.
“The pitch wasn’t great from the start, obviously the hail made it tough but it just shows the character of the team just to ignore it and carry on with business.
“Fourteen games to go, we have just got to take from these games whatever we can and just keep trying to build on our performances and results.
“This was always in this group, if you look at some of the games we won earlier in the season it shows that we have got that character and that fight until the end.
“We managed to show it again when we really needed it, so it is perfect
“When you are in this sort of run you want the next game to come, I think in previous times we have had to do a bit more preparation for each game to make sure we stop a bad run.
“But when we have all got the confidence we have got at the minute we just want to play and keep continuing the run.”
The next opportunity comes at home to Brentford this weekend, another promotion-chasing outfit who drew with Leeds United last night.


birminghammail--2020-02-12--The new West Brom approach that has Slaven Bilic beaming

Slaven Bilic enthuses that he ’ s enjoying West Brom ’ s new shoot on sight approach to games after they made it three wins in a row at Reading .
Albion have had 54 attempts on goal spanning their victories at Millwall and the Madejski Stadium , but although only 13 of those have been on target , they ’ ve still come away with all six valuable points that were on offer .
Goals from Matheus Pereira and Kyle Bartley secured a third straight success at the home of the Royals ahead of the welcoming of promotion rivals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and Bilic is encouraged by how fearless his rampant Baggies are when it comes to trying their luck from distance , or indeed from close range .
“ The game even in the last 15 minutes was played on their side of the pitch , we pressed them really good , ” Bilic said .
“ The only negativity is that we should have put this game in the bag .
We had enough chances .
We ’ re weren ’ t casual or sloppy , or trying to walk it in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the shots weren ’ t good , with others we were unlucky , others they blocked well .
It was a good performance from us .
“ Last couple of games we ’ ve had 54 shots or whatever it is .
In doesn ’ t matter if it goes over , but when you ’ re having shots that gives you belief and creates momentum .
It puts panic in the opponent .
I ’ m the most pleased in that part of our game .
“ There was a stage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we were winning , when we weren ’ t having many shots .
Now we ’ re like buff buff buff , you ’ re not waiting for the perfect moment to have a shot - just strike .
That ’ s good.
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Make sure you keep yourself updated with our social media accounts ... Twitter : All the latest news as it happens For all your latest WBA news , opinion , analysis and transfer gossip , click here You can follow our reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com Bartley let himself and Albion off the hook after a bizarre penalty conceded within the first ten minutes of the game .
As a corner was swung in by Jon Swift , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the air and left referee Matt Donohue with little choice but to point to the penalty spot .
It would leave Albion trailing .
Bartley , though , redeemed himself with the winning goal , a back post header in front of the travelling supporters .
With maximum points banked and on their way back to the Black Country , Bilic could afford himself a smile when quizzed about Bartley ’ s actions .
He added : “ No , because he can ’ t explain himself !
But even for him then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ winning goal .
He should be relieved !
”

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Slaven Bilic enthuses that he’s enjoying West Brom’s new shoot on sight approach to games after they made it three wins in a row at Reading.
Albion have had 54 attempts on goal spanning their victories at Millwall and the Madejski Stadium, but although only 13 of those have been on target, they’ve still come away with all six valuable points that were on offer.
Goals from Matheus Pereira and Kyle Bartley secured a third straight success at the home of the Royals ahead of the welcoming of promotion rivals Nottingham Forest to The Hawthorns this weekend, and Bilic is encouraged by how fearless his rampant Baggies are when it comes to trying their luck from distance, or indeed from close range.
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“The game even in the last 15 minutes was played on their side of the pitch, we pressed them really good,” Bilic said. “The only negativity is that we should have put this game in the bag. We had enough chances. We’re weren’t casual or sloppy, or trying to walk it in or be too clever.
“Some of the shots weren’t good, with others we were unlucky, others they blocked well. It was a good performance from us.
“Last couple of games we’ve had 54 shots or whatever it is. In doesn’t matter if it goes over, but when you’re having shots that gives you belief and creates momentum. It puts panic in the opponent. I’m the most pleased in that part of our game.
“There was a stage earlier in the season, even when we were winning, when we weren’t having many shots. Now we’re like buff buff buff, you’re not waiting for the perfect moment to have a shot - just strike. That’s good.”
Bartley let himself and Albion off the hook after a bizarre penalty conceded within the first ten minutes of the game.
As a corner was swung in by Jon Swift, the centre half raised his hand in the air and left referee Matt Donohue with little choice but to point to the penalty spot. It would leave Albion trailing.
Bartley, though, redeemed himself with the winning goal, a back post header in front of the travelling supporters. With maximum points banked and on their way back to the Black Country, Bilic could afford himself a smile when quizzed about Bartley’s actions.
He added: “No, because he can’t explain himself! But even for him then it’s good to score the winning goal. He should be relieved!”


birminghammail--2020-02-12--West Brom go six points clear - and Leeds United fans all make the same point

West Bromwich Albion moved six points clear of Leeds United and Fulham at the top of the Championship after a hard-fought win at Reading .
Albion went into the game with the Royals knowing a win would open up a gap between them and Leeds after they failed to beat Brentford on Tuesday .
Fulham also dropped points on Wednesday - which meant West Brom 's comeback victory at the Madejski was all the more important .
George Puscas put the hosts in front after only 11 minutes when he converted from the spot , but Albion responded through Matheus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Slaven Bilic 's side let their class shine through and took the lead through Kyle Bartley .
Defeat for Forest meant it was a perfect week for Albion as they moved six points clear of the chasing pack .
However , after a run of just two wins in 11 games , Leeds still find themselves in second place , something their supporters hope can now drive them on : @ 1manArmysstead : 2nd will do but let 's not let that gap between us and WBA get any bigger or the pressure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how we ’ ve managed to stay 2nd is ridiculous @ baldyman1965 : Going into sat second should give us a huge boost @ TSSLUFC : No idea how we 're still top 2 but it 's safe to say we 're all out of get out of jail free cards .
That performance yesterday needs to be the turning point .
@ Gasmter16 : We ’ re still second .
It ’ s all still in our hands .
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Make sure you keep yourself updated with our social media accounts ... Twitter : All the latest news as it happens For all your latest WBA news , opinion , analysis and transfer gossip , click here You can follow our reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The psychological boost of holding onto 2nd place going into Bristol City after that debacle on Saturday evening AND Kiko 's howler last night has to be the turning point for this run of form .
@ PaulBarce66 : So after the hoo ha of the last week and a half we are still 2nd .
Get behind the lads till the end now please , no matter what @ TomLUFC94 : Who cares if # WBA run away with it , they should with the money spent and their squad .
6 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us .
We might drop out of autos over next few weeks but theres 14 games and a long way to go .
We showed bottle last night .
Lads are up for this fight .
@ asmyth19 : So after the worst run in football history ( apparently ) we are still 2nd with 14 games to go !
Atmosphere will be unreal on Saturday and I 'll be there !
@ iain9draz : For me it was always massive we stayed 2nd and that 's happened we now have to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ winning the next 2

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West Bromwich Albion moved six points clear of Leeds United and Fulham at the top of the Championship after a hard-fought win at Reading.
Albion went into the game with the Royals knowing a win would open up a gap between them and Leeds after they failed to beat Brentford on Tuesday.
Fulham also dropped points on Wednesday - which meant West Brom's comeback victory at the Madejski was all the more important.
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George Puscas put the hosts in front after only 11 minutes when he converted from the spot, but Albion responded through Matheus Pereira.
In the second half, Slaven Bilic's side let their class shine through and took the lead through Kyle Bartley.
Defeat for Forest meant it was a perfect week for Albion as they moved six points clear of the chasing pack.
However, after a run of just two wins in 11 games, Leeds still find themselves in second place, something their supporters hope can now drive them on:
@1manArmysstead: 2nd will do but let's not let that gap between us and WBA get any bigger or the pressure will get immense.
@Scott_paco: how we’ve managed to stay 2nd is ridiculous
@baldyman1965: Going into sat second should give us a huge boost
@TSSLUFC: No idea how we're still top 2 but it's safe to say we're all out of get out of jail free cards. That performance yesterday needs to be the turning point.
@Gasmter16: We’re still second. It’s all still in our hands.
@ismiseliam: The psychological boost of holding onto 2nd place going into Bristol City after that debacle on Saturday evening AND Kiko's howler last night has to be the turning point for this run of form.
@PaulBarce66: So after the hoo ha of the last week and a half we are still 2nd. Get behind the lads till the end now please, no matter what
@TomLUFC94: Who cares if #WBA run away with it, they should with the money spent and their squad. 6 points is nothing though. Focus on us. We might drop out of autos over next few weeks but theres 14 games and a long way to go. We showed bottle last night. Lads are up for this fight.
@asmyth19: So after the worst run in football history (apparently) we are still 2nd with 14 games to go! Atmosphere will be unreal on Saturday and I'll be there!
@iain9draz: For me it was always massive we stayed 2nd and that's happened we now have to get on a run of games starting with winning the next 2


birminghammail--2020-02-12--'A real talent' - West Brom player ratings as Albion go six points clear with Reading win

West Brom extended their lead at the top of the Championship after a hard earned - but ultimately well deserved - victory at Reading on Wednesday night .
Having seen Leeds , Brentford and Nottingham Forest all fail to win on Tuesday , Fulham also dropped points on Wednesday - and Albion took full advantage thanks to Matheus Pereira and Kyle Bartley .
That was after the Royals took an early lead from the spot , through George Puscas .
Three wins on the spin and , crucially , six points clear at the top of the league .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Guessed wrong with the lottery of a penalty .
Came in the second half to cut out a Reading attack but was beaten to the ball .
Was then let off when he missed Adam ’ s cross into the box .
The offside flag saved Albion .
A different kind of test to Millwall on Sunday , with the lively Ovie Ejaria up against him , but he snuffed out the threat admirably in the first half .
The powerful winger got the better of him on a number of occasions in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ midfield on occasion , as Albion dominated in the first half .
Important aerial presence at the death .
Strange night for Bartley .
Important early clearance from a dangerous swinging cross from the left , but the conceding of the penalty was inexplicable .
Fabulous header back across goal for the Baggies ’ second atoned for the error .
Meite , muscular and powerful , gave Townsend plenty to think about across the course of the piece , but the left-back handled himself just fine for the most part .
Was sloppy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ giving up the ball too easily for Bilic ’ s liking .
Booked , too , after forcing himself into committing a foul when losing out to Swift .
Combined well enough with Pereira once or twice , but Sawyers definitely has more to offer .
Important experienced head calmed things down at the end .
His covering the entire pitch over the course of the game is becoming commonplace .
Supreme engine and is thriving in this new three-man midfield role .
More than just a body , though , he played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some lovely moves .
A real beneficiary of this tweaked system adopted by Bilic .
Playing as an ‘ 8 ’ , Krovinovic is seeing more of the ball and is finding more space .
Excellent delivery at the second attempt for Bartley ’ s goal .
Might ’ ve scored himself .
Poor clearance invited pressure in the worst area - it ’ d lead to the penalty and Reading opener .
Then thought he ’ d equalised with a lovely free kick , before he eventually did level at the second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of occasions , a real talent .
So busy .
Wants the ball , looks to carry it forwards when in possession and combines so effectively with his colleagues .
Dangerous ball across goal was converted by Pereira .
Desperate for a goal , but it wouldn ’ t come here .
A return to his old hunting ground , but Robson-Kanu wasn ’ t affected by the boos and jeers he received .
The flicks and back-heels were in abundance as he helped Albion get up the pitch .
Forced Obita @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his speed once or twice .

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West Brom extended their lead at the top of the Championship after a hard earned - but ultimately well deserved - victory at Reading on Wednesday night.
Having seen Leeds, Brentford and Nottingham Forest all fail to win on Tuesday, Fulham also dropped points on Wednesday - and Albion took full advantage thanks to Matheus Pereira and Kyle Bartley. That was after the Royals took an early lead from the spot, through George Puscas.
Three wins on the spin and, crucially, six points clear at the top of the league.
This is how we rated the players:
West Brom team (4-3-3)
Johnstone 6
Guessed wrong with the lottery of a penalty. Came in the second half to cut out a Reading attack but was beaten to the ball. Was then let off when he missed Adam’s cross into the box. The offside flag saved Albion.
O’Shea 7
A different kind of test to Millwall on Sunday, with the lively Ovie Ejaria up against him, but he snuffed out the threat admirably in the first half. The powerful winger got the better of him on a number of occasions in the second, though.
Ajayi 7
Ventured into midfield on occasion, as Albion dominated in the first half. Important aerial presence at the death.
Bartley 7
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Strange night for Bartley. Important early clearance from a dangerous swinging cross from the left, but the conceding of the penalty was inexplicable. Fabulous header back across goal for the Baggies’ second atoned for the error.
Townsend 7
Meite, muscular and powerful, gave Townsend plenty to think about across the course of the piece, but the left-back handled himself just fine for the most part.
Sawyers 7
Was sloppy in possession in the first period, giving up the ball too easily for Bilic’s liking. Booked, too, after forcing himself into committing a foul when losing out to Swift.
Combined well enough with Pereira once or twice, but Sawyers definitely has more to offer. Important experienced head calmed things down at the end.
Livermore 8
His covering the entire pitch over the course of the game is becoming commonplace. Supreme engine and is thriving in this new three-man midfield role.
More than just a body, though, he played his part as much as anyone in some lovely moves.
Krovinovic 8
A real beneficiary of this tweaked system adopted by Bilic. Playing as an ‘8’, Krovinovic is seeing more of the ball and is finding more space.
Excellent delivery at the second attempt for Bartley’s goal. Might’ve scored himself.
Pereira 9*
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Poor clearance invited pressure in the worst area - it’d lead to the penalty and Reading opener. Then thought he’d equalised with a lovely free kick, before he eventually did level at the second attempt.
Delighted with skill on a number of occasions, a real talent.
Robinson 8
So busy. Wants the ball, looks to carry it forwards when in possession and combines so effectively with his colleagues. Dangerous ball across goal was converted by Pereira. Desperate for a goal, but it wouldn’t come here.
Robson-Kanu 7
A return to his old hunting ground, but Robson-Kanu wasn’t affected by the boos and jeers he received. The flicks and back-heels were in abundance as he helped Albion get up the pitch.
SUBS
Phillips (for Krovinovic 69) 6
Forced Obita into errors towards the end.
Grosicki (for Robinson 72) 6
Glimpses of his speed once or twice.
Austin (for Robson-Kanu 86)
Subs not used : Bond, Hegazi, Furlong, Harper
Reading : Rafael; Morrison, Moore, Pele (Adam 77), Obita, Yiadom, Swift (Baldock 82), Araruna (Rinohmota 54), Ejaria, Meite, Puscas
Subs not used: Walker, Olise, Blackett, Richards
GOALS
Reading - Puscas pen 11; Albion - Pereira 26, Bartley 49
The ref : Matt Donohue
Attendance : 13,942 (1,403 away)
Up next: Nottingham Forest (h) - Saturday 15 February (12:30pm KO)


birminghammail--2020-02-12--Slaven Bilic press conference LIVE: West Brom boss on Reading win

West Brom extended their lead at the top of the Championship after a hard earned - but ultimately well deserved - victory at Reading on Wednesday night .
Having seen Leeds , Brentford and Nottingham Forest all fail to win on Tuesday , Fulham also dropped points on Wednesday - and Albion took full advantage thanks to Matheus Pereira and Kyle Bartley .
That was after the Royals took an early lead from the spot , through George Puscas .
Bartley inexplicably conceded an early handball in the box , leading to referee Matt Donohue pointing to the spot .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , no problem .
From there , Albion dominated proceedings .
They tested keeper Rafael Cabral through shots from distance - Callum Robinson , Filip Krovinovic and Jake Livermore all trying their luck .
Pereira then found the side netting with a wonderful free-kick , but he wouldn ’ t be denied before the half hour mark when he turned home Robinson ’ s cross at the second attempt .
Albion didn ’ t take long to rediscover their rhythm in the second period .
Krovinovic ’ s corner was a poor one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bite of the delivery cherry when the clearance was returned to him , and he picked out Bartley at the back post to hand Albion the lead .
The Baggies ought to have killed the game then , with Pereira , Krovinovic and Robinson is full flow , but the third goal wouldn ’ t come - then it was Reading ’ s turn to finally summon a period of pressure themselves .
Yakou Meite headed home only for the offside flag to save Albion , and Charlie Adam ’ s introduction caused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , though , they held out .
Three wins on the spin and , crucially , six points clear at the top of the league .

West Brom extended their lead at the top of the Championship after a hard earned - but ultimately well deserved - victory at Reading on Wednesday night.
Having seen Leeds, Brentford and Nottingham Forest all fail to win on Tuesday, Fulham also dropped points on Wednesday - and Albion took full advantage thanks to Matheus Pereira and Kyle Bartley.
That was after the Royals took an early lead from the spot, through George Puscas.
Bartley inexplicably conceded an early handball in the box, leading to referee Matt Donohue pointing to the spot. Puscas sent Sam Johnstone the other way, no problem. From there, Albion dominated proceedings.
They tested keeper Rafael Cabral through shots from distance - Callum Robinson, Filip Krovinovic and Jake Livermore all trying their luck.
Pereira then found the side netting with a wonderful free-kick, but he wouldn’t be denied before the half hour mark when he turned home Robinson’s cross at the second attempt.
Albion didn’t take long to rediscover their rhythm in the second period. Krovinovic’s corner was a poor one, but he was given a second bite of the delivery cherry when the clearance was returned to him, and he picked out Bartley at the back post to hand Albion the lead.
The Baggies ought to have killed the game then, with Pereira, Krovinovic and Robinson is full flow, but the third goal wouldn’t come - then it was Reading’s turn to finally summon a period of pressure themselves.
Yakou Meite headed home only for the offside flag to save Albion, and Charlie Adam’s introduction caused nerves in the tired back-line.
Ultimately, though, they held out. Three wins on the spin and, crucially, six points clear at the top of the league.


birminghammail--2020-02-12--National Lottery £5m jackpot won by lucky Brit after Wednesday Lotto draw

National Lottery players are being urged to double check their tickets after one lucky player scooped the entire £5 million jackpot .
The winner netted £5,051,768 by matching all six main balls on Wednesday night 's draw .
Camelot 's Andy Carter , senior winners ' adviser at the National Lottery , said : `` What fantastic news for a very lucky ticket-holder who has secured the entire £5 million Lotto jackpot in tonight 's draw .
`` Players are urged to double check their tickets for a chance to claim this massive prize . ''
He added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lottery players have made a huge difference to good causes .
`` On average , around £30 million a week is raised for everything from small , local community projects to large , iconic attractions and our famous heritage sites .
`` With this fantastic win , the lucky ticket-holder can make a big difference , not only to their life but to that of their friends and family too . ''
The winning numbers were 2 , 3 , 5 , 27 , 51 and 54 , with the bonus ball 6 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alongside machine Guinevere while the jackpot for Saturday 's game is estimated to be around £3.8 million .
Meanwhile there was no such luck with the Thunderball game with no one winning the £500,000 top prize .
The winning Thunderball numbers were 11 , 18 , 25 , 32 and 33 while 8 was the Thunderball .
There were also no winners of the £350,000 top prize on the Lotto HotPicks game , although four players won £13,000 each by matching four out of five balls .

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National Lottery players are being urged to double check their tickets after one lucky player scooped the entire £5 million jackpot.
The winner netted £5,051,768 by matching all six main balls on Wednesday night's draw.
Camelot's Andy Carter, senior winners' adviser at the National Lottery, said: "What fantastic news for a very lucky ticket-holder who has secured the entire £5 million Lotto jackpot in tonight's draw.
"Players are urged to double check their tickets for a chance to claim this massive prize."
He added: "Over the last 25 years, National Lottery players have made a huge difference to good causes.
"On average, around £30 million a week is raised for everything from small, local community projects to large, iconic attractions and our famous heritage sites.
"With this fantastic win, the lucky ticket-holder can make a big difference, not only to their life but to that of their friends and family too."
The winning numbers were 2, 3, 5, 27, 51 and 54, with the bonus ball 6.
Set of balls four was used alongside machine Guinevere while the jackpot for Saturday's game is estimated to be around £3.8 million.
Meanwhile there was no such luck with the Thunderball game with no one winning the £500,000 top prize.
The winning Thunderball numbers were 11, 18, 25, 32 and 33 while 8 was the Thunderball.
There were also no winners of the £350,000 top prize on the Lotto HotPicks game, although four players won £13,000 each by matching four out of five balls.


birminghammail--2020-02-12--Tesco launches Valentine's Day flowers deals starting with a dozen red roses at £5

Valentine ’ s Day is just around the corner and one popular way of saying ' I love you ' is with flowers .
British supermarket giant Tesco has announced it is offering customers a wide range of bouquets for the day of romance .
From a dozen red roses , at just £5 , to a fragrant Freedom rose bouquet complete with scented eucalyptus foliage for £30 , it looks like there ’ s the perfect bunch for everyone .
It is estimated that over 3.5 million Brits will be gifted Tesco bouquets throughout the Valentine ’ s weekend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , horticulture product development manager at Tesco said : `` To make sure there is something to suit everyone , my team and I go through a huge selection process ; handling thousands of flowers , smelling hundreds of individual blooms including more than 120 roses and arranging dozens of different bunches , before deciding which ones are special enough for a Valentine ’ s Day bouquet . ''
Tesco and Tesco Finest bouquets are available in store now .
The options , with their Tesco descriptions , include the following items .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12 short-stem red roses .
This great value bouquet is a gift to cherish and enjoy .
An ideal centrepiece for a romantic dinner for two .
A bouquet comprising red and white chrysanthemums , teaming with Antirrhinum , carnations and a red rose centrepiece .
Premium red , pink and cream roses with delicate pink hypericum and asparagus fern foliage .
A simply beautiful bouquet of fragrant oriental lilies , creamy white Avalanche roses and Naomi roses , which display a red , velvety petal and exudes a subtle and sweet scent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A charming bouquet of rich reds and soft pinks as cerise chrysanthemums pair with lilies , roses and Germini to add pink and vermillion tones .
A breath-taking mix of Moody Blue roses , a highly fragrant flower which offers mauve-pink colouring with shades of lavender-blue , accentuated by purple Antirrhinums , chrysanthemums , scented lilacs and red Freedom roses .
The flowers are available in store only - find your nearest Tesco here Tesco is also offering a three-course Valentine 's meal deal for two , available by booking a Click+Collect or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
One of the many different supermarket meal deals for Valentine 's Day , the Tesco version includes 1 starter + any 2 mains + 1 side + 1 dessert + 1 drink for a total of £20 .
For the first time , it includes plant-based options .
The Valentine 's Day offers at Tesco also include chocolates , cake , gin , prosecco , champagne and liqueur .
The range features a bottle of I Heart Prosecco on offer at £6.50 .
And there 's a host of gifts and accessories @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Valentine bear or penguin , heart-shaped frying pan , heart design fleece blanket , and a selection of other mugs that come with cute designs or plush toys .

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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and one popular way of saying 'I love you' is with flowers.
British supermarket giant Tesco has announced it is offering customers a wide range of bouquets for the day of romance.
From a dozen red roses, at just £5, to a fragrant Freedom rose bouquet complete with scented eucalyptus foliage for £30, it looks like there’s the perfect bunch for everyone.
It is estimated that over 3.5 million Brits will be gifted Tesco bouquets throughout the Valentine’s weekend, store bosses say.
Michelle Buck, horticulture product development manager at Tesco said: "To make sure there is something to suit everyone, my team and I go through a huge selection process; handling thousands of flowers, smelling hundreds of individual blooms including more than 120 roses and arranging dozens of different bunches, before deciding which ones are special enough for a Valentine’s Day bouquet."
Tesco and Tesco Finest bouquets are available in store now.
The options, with their Tesco descriptions, include the following items.
(Image: Tesco)
Tesco Dozen Roses, £5
A beautifully simple and traditional bouquet of 12 short-stem red roses. This great value bouquet is a gift to cherish and enjoy. An ideal centrepiece for a romantic dinner for two.
Tesco Loving You Bouquet, £10
A bouquet comprising red and white chrysanthemums, teaming with Antirrhinum, carnations and a red rose centrepiece.
Tesco Rose and Hypericum Duo, £15
Premium red, pink and cream roses with delicate pink hypericum and asparagus fern foliage.
Tesco Finest Rose and Lily Bouquet, £20
A simply beautiful bouquet of fragrant oriental lilies, creamy white Avalanche roses and Naomi roses, which display a red, velvety petal and exudes a subtle and sweet scent, all interwoven with eucalyptus-scented foliage.
Tesco Perfect Bouquet, £20
A charming bouquet of rich reds and soft pinks as cerise chrysanthemums pair with lilies, roses and Germini to add pink and vermillion tones.
Tesco Finest Blue Moon Bouquet, £25
A breath-taking mix of Moody Blue roses, a highly fragrant flower which offers mauve-pink colouring with shades of lavender-blue, accentuated by purple Antirrhinums, chrysanthemums, scented lilacs and red Freedom roses.
The flowers are available in store only - find your nearest Tesco here
Tesco is also offering a three-course Valentine's meal deal for two, available by booking a Click+Collect or delivery slot between February 12 and 16.
One of the many different supermarket meal deals for Valentine's Day, the Tesco version includes 1 starter + any 2 mains + 1 side + 1 dessert + 1 drink for a total of £20. For the first time, it includes plant-based options.
The Valentine's Day offers at Tesco also include chocolates, cake, gin, prosecco, champagne and liqueur. The range features a bottle of I Heart Prosecco on offer at £6.50.
And there's a host of gifts and accessories too, with a Love You mug, Valentine bear or penguin, heart-shaped frying pan, heart design fleece blanket, and a selection of other mugs that come with cute designs or plush toys.


birminghammail--2020-02-12--Toddler, 1, in 'serious condition' after harrowing dog attack in Long Eaton

A one-year-old girl is in a serious condition after being bitten by a dog , police have said .
The young child was taken to hospital after the attack in Long Eaton , Derbyshire , on Tuesday evening .
Derbyshire Police said officers and ambulance crews were called to a house in Beech Avenue at about 5.40pm .
The force said in a statement : `` A one-year-old girl was treated at the scene and then taken to hospital for further treatment .
`` She remains in a serious condition . ''
The dog was seized by officers , police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for information over another unconnected dog attack in Long Eaton in which an 86-year-old man was injured .
The incident happened at around 11am on February 3 as the man walked on Meadow Lane .
The force said the victim was attacked by `` two German Shepherd-type dogs '' who left two bite marks .
PCSO Matt Boyer said : `` The victim did not see where the dogs came from or where they went .
`` One of the bites to his arm is particularly nasty and will require skin grafting .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the attack . ''

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A one-year-old girl is in a serious condition after being bitten by a dog, police have said.
The young child was taken to hospital after the attack in Long Eaton, Derbyshire, on Tuesday evening.
Derbyshire Police said officers and ambulance crews were called to a house in Beech Avenue at about 5.40pm.
The force said in a statement: "A one-year-old girl was treated at the scene and then taken to hospital for further treatment.
"She remains in a serious condition."
The dog was seized by officers, police said.
Derbyshire Police has also appealed for information over another unconnected dog attack in Long Eaton in which an 86-year-old man was injured.
The incident happened at around 11am on February 3 as the man walked on Meadow Lane.
The force said the victim was attacked by "two German Shepherd-type dogs" who left two bite marks.
PCSO Matt Boyer said: "The victim did not see where the dogs came from or where they went.
"One of the bites to his arm is particularly nasty and will require skin grafting. He has been left very shaken after the attack."


birminghammail--2020-02-12--Lyra McKee murder: Police charge man over death of Birmingham graduate and journalist

A man has been charged with the murder of journalist Lyra McKee .
Ms McKee , 29 , was shot dead by dissident republicans while observing rioting in Londonderry in April .
The New IRA said it carried out the killing .
The Police Service of Northern Ireland ( PSNI ) said : `` Detectives from the PSNI 's Major Investigation Team have charged a 52-year-old man with the murder of 29-year-old journalist Lyra McKee , who was shot dead by terrorists in Derry/Londonderry on 18 April 2019 .
`` The man , from the city who was arrested by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Crime Suite , is also charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and professing to be a member of a proscribed organisation . ''
He will appear at Londonderry Magistrates ' Court on Thursday .
Ms McKee was standing near a police vehicle when she was hit by a bullet fired by a masked gunman towards officers .
Detective Superintendent Jason Murphy said : `` I have always said a number of individuals were involved with the gunman on the night Lyra was killed , and while today is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the evidence to bring the gunman to justice remains active and ongoing . ''
The Belfast writer was living in Londonderry with her partner , Sara Canning .
The gay rights activist was an articulate advocate of a new and more tolerant Northern Ireland and part of the generation which reached adulthood during peace time .
She wrote for publications including Private Eye and Buzzfeed .
Her funeral was attended by then prime minister Theresa May , Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Irish President Michael D Higgins at St Anne 's Cathedral in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ received a standing ovation when he asked why it took her death to unite politicians .
Days later the British and Irish governments announced a new talks process aimed at restoring devolution .
Powersharing was resurrected last month and the first same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland took place this week .

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A man has been charged with the murder of journalist Lyra McKee.
Ms McKee, 29, was shot dead by dissident republicans while observing rioting in Londonderry in April.
The New IRA said it carried out the killing.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said: "Detectives from the PSNI's Major Investigation Team have charged a 52-year-old man with the murder of 29-year-old journalist Lyra McKee, who was shot dead by terrorists in Derry/Londonderry on 18 April 2019.
"The man, from the city who was arrested by detectives yesterday and taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite, is also charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and professing to be a member of a proscribed organisation."
He will appear at Londonderry Magistrates' Court on Thursday.
Ms McKee was standing near a police vehicle when she was hit by a bullet fired by a masked gunman towards officers.
Detective Superintendent Jason Murphy said: "I have always said a number of individuals were involved with the gunman on the night Lyra was killed, and while today is significant for the investigation the quest for the evidence to bring the gunman to justice remains active and ongoing."
The Belfast writer was living in Londonderry with her partner, Sara Canning.
(Image: Family handout/PA Wire)
The gay rights activist was an articulate advocate of a new and more tolerant Northern Ireland and part of the generation which reached adulthood during peace time.
She wrote for publications including Private Eye and Buzzfeed.
Her funeral was attended by then prime minister Theresa May, Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Irish President Michael D Higgins at St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast.
Catholic priest Fr Martin Magill received a standing ovation when he asked why it took her death to unite politicians.
Days later the British and Irish governments announced a new talks process aimed at restoring devolution.
Powersharing was resurrected last month and the first same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland took place this week.


birminghammail--2020-02-12--JLS reunite after seven years following Oritse Williams rape trial

JLS have announced that they have reunited seven years after they split up .
The boy band - Aston Merrygold , Oritse Williams , Marvin Humes and JB Gill - will hit the road for a string of dates in November and December this year .
A video on their Twitter account shows the singers on the phone with each other discussing a comeback .
`` IT 'S TIME !
! ''
said the caption .
`` Our # BeatAgainTour is coming your way this Nov/Dec .
`` We ca n't wait to be reunited with you all ! ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Again then plays .
The lyrics say : `` Let 's just get back together , We should 've never broke up . ''
JLS found fame in 2008 when they were contestants on The X Factor .
They were runner-ups but went on to release four albums - JLS , Outta This World , Jukebox and Evolution - before splitting in 2013 .
Last year , Williams told how he went through a `` horrific '' experience when he was accused of rape , which he was cleared of .
Fans can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and general sale starts on February 21 .

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JLS have announced that they have reunited seven years after they split up.
The boy band - Aston Merrygold, Oritse Williams, Marvin Humes and JB Gill - will hit the road for a string of dates in November and December this year.
A video on their Twitter account shows the singers on the phone with each other discussing a comeback.
"IT'S TIME!!" said the caption.
"Our #BeatAgainTour is coming your way this Nov/Dec.
"We can't wait to be reunited with you all!"
Part of JLS' hit song Beat Again then plays.
The lyrics say: "Let's just get back together, We should've never broke up."
JLS found fame in 2008 when they were contestants on The X Factor.
They were runner-ups but went on to release four albums - JLS, Outta This World, Jukebox and Evolution - before splitting in 2013.
Last year, Williams told how he went through a "horrific" experience when he was accused of rape, which he was cleared of.
Jurors unanimously acquitted Williams in May 2019.
Fans can register for pre-sale access before February 18 and general sale starts on February 21.


birminghammail--2020-02-12--Lotto results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday February 12

Every week , there are two separate Lotto draws run by operator Camelot .
These take place each Wednesday evening @ @ @ @ @ on Saturday night , too .
Tonight , the jackpot for tonight is a whopping @ @ @ @ @ it 'll be enough for you to afford that dream home or car .
You @ @ @ @ @ jack in that boring 9 to 5 you 're currently persevering through each and every @ @ @ @ @ numbers do you need to match , then ?
Let 's see , shall we @ @ @ @ @ draw will take place at 8pm .
There will also be the Thunderball draw at @ @ @ @ @ .
To play , you simply select five numbers between 1 and 50 , plus @ @ @ @ @ 1-12 .
If you really can ’ t choose and you ’ re finding the @ @ @ @ @ can always select a Lucky Dip and let the machine choose a random selection for @ @

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Tonight's National Lottery Lotto winning numbers have been revealed.
Operator Camelot made the draw tonight, Wednesday February 12.
Every week, there are two separate Lotto draws run by operator Camelot.
These take place each Wednesday evening, with another taking place on Saturday night, too.
Tonight, the jackpot for tonight is a whopping one - and we reckon it'll be enough for you to afford that dream home or car.
(Image: PA)
You may even have enough to jack in that boring 9 to 5 you're currently persevering through each and every weekday.
So, which numbers do you need to match, then? Let's see, shall we?
The main UK Lotto draw will take place at 8pm. There will also be the Thunderball draw at 8.15pm where could win £500,000.
Lottery Tickets cost £2 per line, and include a raffle Millionaire Maker entry code. Thunderball Tickets cost £1.
To play, you simply select five numbers between 1 and 50, plus two Lucky Star numbers from 1-12.
If you really can’t choose and you’re finding the pressure too much, you can always select a Lucky Dip and let the machine choose a random selection for you.
Winning Lotto numbers
Tonight's National Lottery Lotto winning numbers are: 02, 03, 05, 27, 51, 54.
The Bonus Ball is 06.
Tonight's estimated jackpot is £5.1 million.
Tonight's National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers are: 11, 18, 25, 32, 33.
The Thunderball is 08.


birminghammail--2020-02-12--Huge queues at McDonald's as customers flock to grab Big Mac special sauce

Big Mac fans rejoice - the highly anticipated launch of Big Mac Special Sauce dipping pots have hit McDonald ’ s .
The secret recipe condiment is available at restaurants across the UK and Ireland and are expected to sell-out quickly .
The ingredients and quantities have always been a closely guarded secret .
With millions of people trying to recreate the taste at in their own kitchens* - you can now take the taste of McDonald ’ s home .
Whether it ’ s to go in a burger , have with a pizza or steak , or even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ & Cheese .
You ’ ll have to be quick though !
A limited run of the pots will go on sale and are expected to quickly sell-out , with social media going mad for the news , so restaurant staff prepped for bulk orders and big queues .
The 50ml pots will retail for 50p each , will be available 24 hours a day and have a seven-day shelf life .
Try them with Chicken Selects , a Hash Brown or even in a McMuffin – now anything can have that Big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Michelle Graham-Clare , Vice President Food & Marketing , McDonald ’ s UK & Ireland , said : “ For years , customers have been desperate to get their hands on the world-famous Big Mac Special Sauce , many have attempted to recreate it at home to no avail .
So we are delighted to finally bring these dipping pots to the UK and Ireland .
We are looking forward to seeing the imaginative ways our customers attempt to ‘ Mac It Better ’ in kitchens across the UK , by adding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , lunch and dinner .
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Big Mac fans rejoice - the highly anticipated launch of Big Mac Special Sauce dipping pots have hit McDonald’s.
The secret recipe condiment is available at restaurants across the UK and Ireland and are expected to sell-out quickly.
The ingredients and quantities have always been a closely guarded secret. With millions of people trying to recreate the taste at in their own kitchens* - you can now take the taste of McDonald’s home.
Whether it’s to go in a burger, have with a pizza or steak, or even to make your own twist on Mac & Cheese.
(Image: McDonald’s.)
You’ll have to be quick though! A limited run of the pots will go on sale and are expected to quickly sell-out, with social media going mad for the news, so restaurant staff prepped for bulk orders and big queues.
The 50ml pots will retail for 50p each, will be available 24 hours a day and have a seven-day shelf life. Try them with Chicken Selects, a Hash Brown or even in a McMuffin – now anything can have that Big Mac taste that we know and love.
Michelle Graham-Clare, Vice President Food & Marketing, McDonald’s UK & Ireland, said: “For years, customers have been desperate to get their hands on the world-famous Big Mac Special Sauce , many have attempted to recreate it at home to no avail. So we are delighted to finally bring these dipping pots to the UK and Ireland. We are looking forward to seeing the imaginative ways our customers attempt to ‘Mac It Better’ in kitchens across the UK, by adding our iconic Special Sauce to their breakfast, lunch and dinner.”


birminghammail--2020-02-12--'By a long way' - Aston Villa coach makes interesting Jose Mourinho claim

For the second time this season , John Terry is hoping to get the better of one of his closest allies in the games .
The Aston Villa coach has already had an emotional return to Chelsea earlier this season , his current team were beaten on that night , but it did n't stop his old fanbase from giving him a hero 's welcome .
On that night , Terry was stood just yards away from Frank Lampard , a man who was by his side for almost all of his achievements in his playing career .
And when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it will be Jose Mourinho in the opposition dugout , where for once , he will be plotting Terry 's downfall .
The pair won three Premier League titles together at Chelsea , as the Roman Abramovich backed Londoners took over English football .
In Spurs , Villa face a team that have recovered from their early season woes .
Under Mourinho , they have gone from mid-table , to top four challengers , but that ascension will have come to no shock to Terry .
Speaking in a documentary about Mourinho ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chelsea skipper was unequivocal in his praise for the Spurs boss .
“ When he told us something , that we were going to win 4-0 , 5-0 , it always happened , '' Terry explained .
`` Always , it was like he could predict the future .
“ When he said we need more champions in the dressing room to become better , I just believed everything he said .
Everything he said seemed to happen for us .
“ In my career , he has been the best manager by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had have said , we could have gone to the moon , I think he would have every player – and I am being serious – going or at least trying.
” Those feelings are more than mutual however .
Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of Tottenham ’ s trip to Villa Park on Sunday , the Portuguese spoke of his admiration for the way Terry has gone about his coaching career so far .
`` Some players , unlike in the past when you needed to prove yourself to get a job @ @ @ @ @ @ @ job without proving anything .
`` So John could have chosen that way .
Waiting for a big call .
But he did n't choose that way .
`` He went the difficult way but probably the more stable way , being an assistant .
Going to the Championship .
Coming to the Premier League .
`` Taking time to reach what he wants to reach .
It will arrive .
So I am really proud of the way he is doing things . ''

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For the second time this season, John Terry is hoping to get the better of one of his closest allies in the games.
The Aston Villa coach has already had an emotional return to Chelsea earlier this season, his current team were beaten on that night, but it didn't stop his old fanbase from giving him a hero's welcome.
On that night, Terry was stood just yards away from Frank Lampard, a man who was by his side for almost all of his achievements in his playing career.
And when Tottenham come to town on Sunday, it will be Jose Mourinho in the opposition dugout, where for once, he will be plotting Terry's downfall.
The pair won three Premier League titles together at Chelsea, as the Roman Abramovich backed Londoners took over English football.
In Spurs, Villa face a team that have recovered from their early season woes. Under Mourinho, they have gone from mid-table, to top four challengers, but that ascension will have come to no shock to Terry.
Speaking in a documentary about Mourinho (via the Mirror), the former Chelsea skipper was unequivocal in his praise for the Spurs boss.
“When he told us something, that we were going to win 4-0, 5-0, it always happened," Terry explained.
"Always, it was like he could predict the future.
“When he said we need more champions in the dressing room to become better, I just believed everything he said. Everything he said seemed to happen for us.
“In my career, he has been the best manager by a long way.
“If he had have said, we could have gone to the moon, I think he would have every player – and I am being serious – going or at least trying.”
Those feelings are more than mutual however. Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of Tottenham’s trip to Villa Park on Sunday, the Portuguese spoke of his admiration for the way Terry has gone about his coaching career so far.
"Some players, unlike in the past when you needed to prove yourself to get a job, in this moment you get a job without proving anything.
"So John could have chosen that way. Waiting for a big call. But he didn't choose that way.
"He went the difficult way but probably the more stable way, being an assistant. Going to the Championship. Coming to the Premier League.
"Taking time to reach what he wants to reach. It will arrive. So I am really proud of the way he is doing things."


birminghammail--2020-02-12--Stranger danger alert after boy 'approached by bearded man' on way home from Sutton Coldfield school

A stranger-danger warning has been issued after a Sutton Coldfield school pupil was allegedly approached by a man while on their way home .
The Arthur Terry School sent out an alert on Tuesday ( February 11 ) after a teenage schoolboy had been reportedly approached in Lichfield Road on Monday at around 4.30pm .
West Midlands Police told BirminghamLive the student 'ignored him , managed to run off and was unhurt ' after the approach – but the force were called .
Deputy Headteacher Michael Gannon said : “ The police have informed us that on Monday night ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the way home was approached by a stranger on Lichfield Road .
The Arthur Terry student ran off and was unharmed and is safe and well .
“ We would like to remind all students who walk or use public transport to and from school , do not do so alone .
Students are always advised to travel in pairs or small groups .
“ We also always encourage students to trust their instinct and if a stranger was to approach them and they were to feel scared or uncomfortable , students @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get away as soon as possible and find a safe place to be where they can speak to a responsible adult.
” A police spokeswoman said : “ Tips and advice on stranger danger can be found on our website here : https : //west-midlands.police.uk/your-options/stranger-danger ” The force statement said : “ We are investigating following a report that a man approached a teenage boy and asked him questions in Lichfield Road , Sutton Coldfield at 4.30pm Monday ( February 10 ) .
“ The boy ignored him and ran away unharmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the nearby school and will be patrolling the area this evening to offer reassurance to pupils .
“ The man was described as in his 30s , black , with black hair and a beard .
He was carrying a suitcase or laptop bag .
“ We would always remind parents to speak to their children about ‘ stranger danger ’ advice and to call us immediately if they notice any suspicious activity .
“ Anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am to midnight , call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 0800 555 111 .
Quote log number 2054 of 10/02 .
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A stranger-danger warning has been issued after a Sutton Coldfield school pupil was allegedly approached by a man while on their way home.
The Arthur Terry School sent out an alert on Tuesday (February 11) after a teenage schoolboy had been reportedly approached in Lichfield Road on Monday at around 4.30pm.
West Midlands Police told BirminghamLive the student 'ignored him, managed to run off and was unhurt' after the approach – but the force were called.
Deputy Headteacher Michael Gannon said: “The police have informed us that on Monday night (February 10) an Arthur Terry student on the way home was approached by a stranger on Lichfield Road. The Arthur Terry student ran off and was unharmed and is safe and well.
“We would like to remind all students who walk or use public transport to and from school, do not do so alone. Students are always advised to travel in pairs or small groups.
“We also always encourage students to trust their instinct and if a stranger was to approach them and they were to feel scared or uncomfortable, students are advised to be assertive, try to get away as soon as possible and find a safe place to be where they can speak to a responsible adult.”
A police spokeswoman said: “Tips and advice on stranger danger can be found on our website here: https://west-midlands.police.uk/your-options/stranger-danger”
The force statement said: “We are investigating following a report that a man approached a teenage boy and asked him questions in Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield at 4.30pm Monday (February 10).
“The boy ignored him and ran away unharmed.
“Local officers are working closely with the nearby school and will be patrolling the area this evening to offer reassurance to pupils.
“The man was described as in his 30s, black, with black hair and a beard. He was carrying a suitcase or laptop bag.
“We would always remind parents to speak to their children about ‘stranger danger’ advice and to call us immediately if they notice any suspicious activity.
“Anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am to midnight, call 101 anytime or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Quote log number 2054 of 10/02.”


birminghammail--2020-02-12--Driver who killed Dudley man in crash found not guilty by reason of insanity

A driver who killed a young road worker after he overtook a line of cars and passed through a red light has been found not guilty due to insanity .
Sorin Laszlo , 42 , Grove Road in Nuneaton , struck the two road-surfacing workers with his Peugeot 807 at around 10.30am in Ansley Road in September 2018 .
The pair were carried on the car 's bonnet for around 400 metres before the out-of-control car crashed into a ditch and the workers were thrown off .
Blaine Rock suffered multiple injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his father , Harry , and their workmate , Paul Currie , on a road surfacing crew moments before the collision .
Mr Currie was left in hospital for three months , during which he was in a coma for the first few weeks .
Laszlo was charged with causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving .
He pleaded not guilty at an earlier hearing .
A jury today returned a verdict of not guilty to both charges by reason of insanity , reports CoventryLive .
The next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ February 27 .
Matthew Barnes , prosecuting , told Warwick Crown Court that the defendant ’ s Peugeot 807 had overtaken waiting cars and went through a red light .
He said : “ On Friday , September 14 , 2018 , at just after 10.30am a horrific road traffic collision occurred when a car driven by this defendant struck two wholly innocent and unsuspecting road workers , killing one and seriously injuring another.
” The court heard there were nine or 10 cars waiting at a red light on the 40mph road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , when Laszlo drove straight past them in the middle of the road at between 30 to 33mph .
Mr Barnes added : “ The defendant simply appears to have ignored not only the red light but the small queue of traffic that was waiting for the light to change , and simply overtook the stationary vehicles , not breaking or reducing its speed.
” '' The road works were clearly marked , and the workers were wearing high visibility clothing .
If it was steered back to its nearside it could have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adjacent to the road works , but sadly it wasn ’ t .
It simply ploughed ahead , hitting two of the small team of road workers , Blaine Rock and Paul Currie .
`` They were both standing drilling the road surface , and they may well have had their backs to the oncoming Peugeot .
They were certainly wearing ear protectors because of the noise of the drilling , and it seems likely they were unaware of the danger .
“ The Peugeot , having struck the two men , carried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of them fell off .
They were carried through the road works onto the other side of the road .
“ He drove on for about 400 metres , and it was only when he crashed that the two men came off the Peugeot .
He failed to negotiate a sharp right-hand bend and lost control and collided at speed with a lamppost.
” The car ended up in a hedge , the court was then told .
• Schoolboy found with stab wound to head on Sheldon Heath Road • Desperate plea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from her Rugeley home A motorist 's dashcam filmed Laszlo as he ran naked from the scene after the crash and was chased by onlookers who took him to the ground and held him until the police arrived .
He was arrested and taken to the Tamarind Centre mental health unit in Birmingham , where he has remained , said Mr Barnes .
The court heard that doctors for both the prosecution and defence in the case agreed that Laszlo was suffering from a mental illness at the time of the collision .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ from paranoid schizophrenia and a psychiatrist involved in his care said that Laszlo ’ s illness “ characterises itself by grandeurs of persecution , that he was going to be killed , including by his own brother ” .
The psychiatrist also said that Laszlo ’ s mental health leads to “ disordered thinking ” and his judgement is “ severely impaired ” , Mr Barnes explained .

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A driver who killed a young road worker after he overtook a line of cars and passed through a red light has been found not guilty due to insanity.
Sorin Laszlo, 42, Grove Road in Nuneaton, struck the two road-surfacing workers with his Peugeot 807 at around 10.30am in Ansley Road in September 2018.
The pair were carried on the car's bonnet for around 400 metres before the out-of-control car crashed into a ditch and the workers were thrown off.
Blaine Rock suffered multiple injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by medics.
The 22-year-old was working alongside his father, Harry, and their workmate, Paul Currie, on a road surfacing crew moments before the collision.
Mr Currie was left in hospital for three months, during which he was in a coma for the first few weeks.
Laszlo was charged with causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He pleaded not guilty at an earlier hearing.
A jury today returned a verdict of not guilty to both charges by reason of insanity, reports CoventryLive.
The next hearing in the case will happen on February 27.
What happened?
Matthew Barnes, prosecuting, told Warwick Crown Court that the defendant’s Peugeot 807 had overtaken waiting cars and went through a red light.
He said: “On Friday, September 14, 2018, at just after 10.30am a horrific road traffic collision occurred when a car driven by this defendant struck two wholly innocent and unsuspecting road workers, killing one and seriously injuring another.”
The court heard there were nine or 10 cars waiting at a red light on the 40mph road heading away from the direction of Nuneaton, when Laszlo drove straight past them in the middle of the road at between 30 to 33mph.
Mr Barnes added: “The defendant simply appears to have ignored not only the red light but the small queue of traffic that was waiting for the light to change, and simply overtook the stationary vehicles, not breaking or reducing its speed.”
"The road works were clearly marked, and the workers were wearing high visibility clothing. If it was steered back to its nearside it could have gone through the single-file piece of road adjacent to the road works, but sadly it wasn’t. It simply ploughed ahead, hitting two of the small team of road workers, Blaine Rock and Paul Currie.
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"They were both standing drilling the road surface, and they may well have had their backs to the oncoming Peugeot. They were certainly wearing ear protectors because of the noise of the drilling, and it seems likely they were unaware of the danger.
“The Peugeot, having struck the two men, carried them both on its bonnet. Neither of them fell off. They were carried through the road works onto the other side of the road.
“He drove on for about 400 metres, and it was only when he crashed that the two men came off the Peugeot. He failed to negotiate a sharp right-hand bend and lost control and collided at speed with a lamppost.”
The car ended up in a hedge, the court was then told.
A motorist's dashcam filmed Laszlo as he ran naked from the scene after the crash and was chased by onlookers who took him to the ground and held him until the police arrived.
He was arrested and taken to the Tamarind Centre mental health unit in Birmingham, where he has remained, said Mr Barnes.
The court heard that doctors for both the prosecution and defence in the case agreed that Laszlo was suffering from a mental illness at the time of the collision.
It was stated that Laszlo was suffering from paranoid schizophrenia and a psychiatrist involved in his care said that Laszlo’s illness “characterises itself by grandeurs of persecution, that he was going to be killed, including by his own brother”.
The psychiatrist also said that Laszlo’s mental health leads to “disordered thinking” and his judgement is “severely impaired”, Mr Barnes explained.


birminghammail--2020-02-12--Bin lorry hits car after being 'blocked in by inconsiderate parking'

A car was damaged by a bin lorry after it was blocked in by inconsiderate parking in the Black Country @ @ @ @ @ .
West Midlands Police said that the car was hit in Maypole Close , Cradley @ @ @ @ @ on Wednesday , February 12 The refuse collection vehicle was on-shift at the time of @ @ @ @ @ said .
A warning urging motorists to be more 'considerate ' has since been issued @ @ @ @ @ if damage was caused to the blue BMW or the VW Scirocco - or if @ @ @ @ @ the incident .
The spokesman for the force added : `` Inconsiderate parking on Maypole @ @ @ @ @ resulted in one vehicle being damaged by a refuse collection wagon just trying to do @ @ @ @ @ considerate . ''
Many have slammed the driver 's actions .
`` Imagine if there @ @ @ @ @ serious .
A fire engine would n't have been able to get through a little @ @ @ @ @ Use your brains , people , please . ''

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A car was damaged by a bin lorry after it was blocked in by inconsiderate parking in the Black Country, it has been revealed.
West Midlands Police said that the car was hit in Maypole Close, Cradley Heath, at around 12pm on Wednesday, February 12
The refuse collection vehicle was on-shift at the time of the collision, police have said.
A warning urging motorists to be more 'considerate' has since been issued.
It is not clear if damage was caused to the blue BMW or the VW Scirocco - or if they were even involved in the incident.
The spokesman for the force added: "Inconsiderate parking on Maypole Close, Cradley Heath has resulted in one vehicle being damaged by a refuse collection wagon just trying to do their job! #be considerate."
Many have slammed the driver's actions. "Imagine if there was an emergency or something serious. A fire engine wouldn't have been able to get through a little gap, either.
"Use your brains, people, please."


birminghammail--2020-02-12--Family's heartbreaking tributes to 'caring' Malik Hussain as drug dealer convicted of brutal murder

A heartbroken family has paid tribute to a 'kind-hearted ' husband and father-of-four after he was brutally murdered by a drug dealer in a city street .
Malik Hussain was fatally stabbed , stamped on and dumped in Baker Street , Sparkhill after a row broke out in a car on July 12 last year .
A drug dealer , Haseeb Mirza , has today ( Feb 12 ) been convicted of his killing after police found the two Rambo-style knives used in the attack hidden in his home .
Following the guilty verdict and ahead of sentencing , Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their loved one .
In a statement released through the police , they said : “ Malik was a kind hearted , generous caring son , brother , husband and father .
He would do anything to help his family and anyone that knew him .
`` Life will never be the same without him .
He will always be missed on special occasions , at birthdays , family get togethers and weddings .
We miss his jokes and his laughter .
`` His smile was enough to brighten up the whole room @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our family .
`` Family meant everything to him and he was everything to us .
There is not a member of our family that has not been severely affected by what happened to Malik on that night leading to his untimely death .
“ Words can not describe the pain and heartbreak our family has gone through and will continue to go through for the rest of our lives . ''
The violence sparked when he and a friend got into a car with Mirza outside a nightclub in Digbeth and drove @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the car and the victim was stabbed to death .
Mr Hussain was then dragged from the car and in a final vicious act , Mirza stamped on the father-of-four as he lay dying in the road .
While passers-by , police officers and medics tried in vain to save Mr Hussain , Mirza drove back home to Small Heath , where he took a taxi back past the nightclub and on to the scene of the killing - before heading to a ‘ drive thru ’ and ordering food .
Within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but detectives tracked him to a Travelodge in Yardley .
When he was arrested cocaine and cannabis with a street value of £1,000 was found stashed under a mattress in his room .
And during a search of his home in St Benedicts Road , two Rambo-style knives were found .
Mirza had denied killing Mr Hussain on July 12 last year , but following a three-week trial at Birmingham Crown Court , he was convicted of murder .
He will be sentenced on Thursday , February 13 .
For more information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyone of carrying a knife visit : www.west-midlands.police.uk/your-options/knife-crime Detective Inspector Michelle Allen , from the force ’ s homicide team , said : “ This was a murder which shocked the local community and we have worked flat-out to get this conviction .
“ Malik ’ s family are truly devastated by his death and although they are still trying to come to terms with their loss , we hope this successful prosecution goes some way to providing some of the answers they so desperately needed .
“ Our investigations are very much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our power to trace the second man in the car and bring him before the courts . ''
DI Allen added : “ Once again we are seeing the devastating impact that knife crime has , not only on the victim , but their family and the wider community who are left to grieve such a senseless loss .
“ There is no excuse that carrying a knife is for protection and as a force we are determined to bring those who do so to justice . ''

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A heartbroken family has paid tribute to a 'kind-hearted' husband and father-of-four after he was brutally murdered by a drug dealer in a city street.
Malik Hussain was fatally stabbed, stamped on and dumped in Baker Street, Sparkhill after a row broke out in a car on July 12 last year.
A drug dealer, Haseeb Mirza, has today (Feb 12) been convicted of his killing after police found the two Rambo-style knives used in the attack hidden in his home.
Following the guilty verdict and ahead of sentencing, Mr Hussain’s family paid tribute to their loved one.
In a statement released through the police, they said: “Malik was a kind hearted, generous caring son, brother, husband and father. He would do anything to help his family and anyone that knew him.
"Life will never be the same without him. He will always be missed on special occasions, at birthdays, family get togethers and weddings. We miss his jokes and his laughter.
"His smile was enough to brighten up the whole room. Malik was the brave one of our family.
"Family meant everything to him and he was everything to us. There is not a member of our family that has not been severely affected by what happened to Malik on that night leading to his untimely death.
“Words cannot describe the pain and heartbreak our family has gone through and will continue to go through for the rest of our lives."
The violence sparked when he and a friend got into a car with Mirza outside a nightclub in Digbeth and drove to Sparkhill.
A dispute broke out in the car and the victim was stabbed to death.
Mr Hussain was then dragged from the car and in a final vicious act, Mirza stamped on the father-of-four as he lay dying in the road.
While passers-by, police officers and medics tried in vain to save Mr Hussain, Mirza drove back home to Small Heath, where he took a taxi back past the nightclub and on to the scene of the killing - before heading to a ‘drive thru’ and ordering food.
Within hours Mirza tried to flee the country, but detectives tracked him to a Travelodge in Yardley.
When he was arrested cocaine and cannabis with a street value of £1,000 was found stashed under a mattress in his room. And during a search of his home in St Benedicts Road, two Rambo-style knives were found.
Mirza had denied killing Mr Hussain on July 12 last year, but following a three-week trial at Birmingham Crown Court, he was convicted of murder. He will be sentenced on Thursday, February 13.
For more information on what to do if you suspect anyone of carrying a knife visit: www.west-midlands.police.uk/your-options/knife-crime
Detective Inspector Michelle Allen, from the force’s homicide team, said: “This was a murder which shocked the local community and we have worked flat-out to get this conviction.
“Malik’s family are truly devastated by his death and although they are still trying to come to terms with their loss, we hope this successful prosecution goes some way to providing some of the answers they so desperately needed.
“Our investigations are very much ongoing and we are doing all in our power to trace the second man in the car and bring him before the courts."
DI Allen added: “Once again we are seeing the devastating impact that knife crime has, not only on the victim, but their family and the wider community who are left to grieve such a senseless loss.
“There is no excuse that carrying a knife is for protection and as a force we are determined to bring those who do so to justice."


birminghammail--2020-02-12--Birmingham City's stance revealed amid points deduction threat - reports

Birmingham City have appeared in front of a disciplinary commission in their battle to avoid another points deduction .
Blues were docked nine points last term after breaching the EFL ’ s Profitability and Sustainability rules after exceeding the permitted losses over a three-year period .
The Telegraph have reported that the club ’ s case was heard on Wednesday after allegedly failing to adhere to a business plan imposed by the EFL .
The club have pledged to contest the charge after claims they were instructed to sell some of their star assets in January of last year .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blues to accept bids for players as part of the business plan .
Club bosses refused to do so , with the threat of relegation looming .
Garry Monk managed to guide Blues to safety last season , before Che Adams was sold for £15m to Southampton in the summer .
Should they be found guilty , they could face up to a three point deduction , with the verdict to come later this month .
Pep Clotet 's side are unbeaten in nine games in all competitions , with three straight wins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ points off the play-offs .

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Birmingham City have appeared in front of a disciplinary commission in their battle to avoid another points deduction.
Blues were docked nine points last term after breaching the EFL’s Profitability and Sustainability rules after exceeding the permitted losses over a three-year period.
The Telegraph have reported that the club’s case was heard on Wednesday after allegedly failing to adhere to a business plan imposed by the EFL.
The club have pledged to contest the charge after claims they were instructed to sell some of their star assets in January of last year.
It is reported that the EFL wanted Blues to accept bids for players as part of the business plan. Club bosses refused to do so, with the threat of relegation looming.
Garry Monk managed to guide Blues to safety last season, before Che Adams was sold for £15m to Southampton in the summer.
Should they be found guilty, they could face up to a three point deduction, with the verdict to come later this month.
Pep Clotet's side are unbeaten in nine games in all competitions, with three straight wins in the Championship leaving them just seven points off the play-offs.


birminghammail--2020-02-12--Cineworld Broad Street slashes IMAX film prices to £3 - for one day

The sound is so immense and the picture quality so sharp that it usually costs more than £15 to watch a film in IMAX at Cineworld Broad Street or at the NEC But the cinemas are cutting the price to just £3 per ticket for its annual IMAX Fest - and that 's less than a third of the price of an adult ticket in a regular screen .
Cinemagoers will have a choice of four movies to watch in IMAX on Saturday , February 22 .
It would cost just £12 to watch all of them - and keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minutes or more than NINE hours !
The usual price for all four at Cineworld Broad Street would be £61.20 - so the fest price is a saving of almost £50 .
The idea is to tempt more people who have n't seen a film in IMAX to want to see more big movies in the immersive format .
What are the savings ?
The regular price for an IMAX film at Cineworld Broad Street booked on site are £15.30 for adults , £12.30 for seniors and £11.80 for students and children ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 3D ( not applicable for the IMAX fest ) cost £1.50 extra including glasses and it 's another 75p to book online .
Standard 2D tickets bought on site are £10.60 for adults and £7.10 for children .
The equivalent on-the-door price of IMAX screenings at Cineworld NEC are usually £16.30 for adults , £13.30 for students and £12.80 for children aged 14 and under .
Here 's what you can see ... Jon Favreau 's film is a computer generated reworking of the Oscar-winning annimation .
The battle for Pride Rock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drama , ultimately resulting in Simba 's exile .
With help from a curious pair of newfound friends , Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his .
Screening at 10.20am on Saturday , February 22 and ideal for older children who able to cope with the intense IMAX sound .
Directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo , the grave course of events set in motion by Thanos that wiped out half the universe and fractured the Avengers ranks compels the remaining Avengers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the grand conclusion to 22 Marvel Studios ' films .
Peter Parker decides to join his best friends Ned , MJ , and the rest of the gang on a European vacation .
However , Peter 's plan to leave super heroics behind for a few weeks are quickly scrapped when he begrudgingly agrees to help Nick Fury uncover the mystery of several elemental creature attacks , creating havoc across the continent !
Following the events of Avengers : Endgame , Spider-Man must step up to take on new threats in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by John Watts , the cast includes Tom Holland , Samuel L. Jackson , Marisa Tomei and Jake Gyllenhaal .
Director Todd Phillips 'Joker ' centres around the iconic arch nemesis and is an original , standalone fictional story not seen before on the big screen .
Phillips ' exploration of Arthur Fleck is all about a man struggling to find his way in Gotham 's fractured society .
Joaquin Phoenix won best actor for his interpretation of Joker and the film also won best score too - Joker was that most rare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ felt woven into every scene like a rich audio-visual tapestry .
The cast also includes Robert De Niro and the film is showing at 8pm on Saturday , February 22 .
The offer will only be available on Saturday , February 22 .
All IMAX tickets will cost £3 and include 3D glasses where appropriate .
Tickets booked online will include an additional booking fee per person .
Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer .

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The sound is so immense and the picture quality so sharp that it usually costs more than £15 to watch a film in IMAX at Cineworld Broad Street or at the NEC
But the cinemas are cutting the price to just £3 per ticket for its annual IMAX Fest - and that's less than a third of the price of an adult ticket in a regular screen.
Cinemagoers will have a choice of four movies to watch in IMAX on Saturday, February 22.
It would cost just £12 to watch all of them - and keep you glued to the screen for 549 minutes or more than NINE hours!
The usual price for all four at Cineworld Broad Street would be £61.20 - so the fest price is a saving of almost £50.
The idea is to tempt more people who haven't seen a film in IMAX to want to see more big movies in the immersive format.
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
What are the savings?
The regular price for an IMAX film at Cineworld Broad Street booked on site are £15.30 for adults, £12.30 for seniors and £11.80 for students and children (14 or under).
Any screenings in 3D (not applicable for the IMAX fest) cost £1.50 extra including glasses and it's another 75p to book online.
Standard 2D tickets bought on site are £10.60 for adults and £7.10 for children.
The equivalent on-the-door price of IMAX screenings at Cineworld NEC are usually £16.30 for adults, £13.30 for students and £12.80 for children aged 14 and under.
Here's what you can see...
(Image: Disney)
The Lion King (PG, 2D, 118 mins)
Jon Favreau's film is a computer generated reworking of the Oscar-winning annimation.
The battle for Pride Rock is rife with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile.
With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.
The voice cast includes Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Beyonce Knowles-Carter and James Earl Jones.
Screening at 10.20am on Saturday, February 22 and ideal for older children who able to cope with the intense IMAX sound.
Avengers Endgame (12A, 180 mins)
(Image: Marvel)
Directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo, the grave course of events set in motion by Thanos that wiped out half the universe and fractured the Avengers ranks compels the remaining Avengers to take one final stand.
Endgame is the grand conclusion to 22 Marvel Studios' films.
The cast includes Robert Downer Jr, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Mark Ruffalo.
Showing at 1.10pm on Saturday, February 22.
Spider-Man: Far From Home (12A, 129 minutes)
Peter Parker decides to join his best friends Ned, MJ, and the rest of the gang on a European vacation.
However, Peter's plan to leave super heroics behind for a few weeks are quickly scrapped when he begrudgingly agrees to help Nick Fury uncover the mystery of several elemental creature attacks, creating havoc across the continent!
Following the events of Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man must step up to take on new threats in a world that has changed forever.
Directed by John Watts, the cast includes Tom Holland, Samuel L. Jackson, Marisa Tomei and Jake Gyllenhaal.
Showing at 5pm on Saturday, February 22.
Joker (15, 122 mins)
(Image: Warner Bros)
Director Todd Phillips 'Joker' centres around the iconic arch nemesis and is an original, standalone fictional story not seen before on the big screen.
Phillips' exploration of Arthur Fleck is all about a man struggling to find his way in Gotham's fractured society.
Joaquin Phoenix won best actor for his interpretation of Joker and the film also won best score too - Joker was that most rare of movies where the sound and music felt woven into every scene like a rich audio-visual tapestry.
The cast also includes Robert De Niro and the film is showing at 8pm on Saturday, February 22.
Terms and conditions
The offer will only be available on Saturday, February 22.
All IMAX tickets will cost £3 and include 3D glasses where appropriate.
Tickets booked online will include an additional booking fee per person.
Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.


birminghammail--2020-02-12--This is the West Brom team Slaven Bilic has picked for Reading clash

Slaven Bilic has decided to stick with the starting XI that breezed past Millwall at the New Den on Sunday @ @ @ @ @ a third straight win at Reading this evening .
Albion boss Bilic has opted for @ @ @ @ @ one of the Baggies ’ most dominant performances of the campaign , and he ’ @ @ @ @ @ replicate that at the Madejski Stadium and take advantage of the results that went their @ @ @ @ @ That means that Kamil Grosicki , the winger who arrived from Hull City on transfer @ @ @ @ @ on for his first start in Albion colours .
Matheus Pereira and Callum Robinson continue @ @ @ @ @ Robson-Kanu who returns to his former club , while Jake Livermore and Filip Krovinovic play @ @ @ @ @ Romaine Sawyers .
Dara O ’ Shea , who scored his first goal for the @ @ @ @ @ at right-back ahead of Darnell Furlong .
For Reading , they make three changes and @ @ @ @ @ has been out for the last two months .

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Slaven Bilic has decided to stick with the starting XI that breezed past Millwall at the New Den on Sunday, as West Brom hunt a third straight win at Reading this evening.
Albion boss Bilic has opted for the same starting line-up after one of the Baggies’ most dominant performances of the campaign, and he’ll be hoping they can replicate that at the Madejski Stadium and take advantage of the results that went their way on Tuesday evening.
That means that Kamil Grosicki, the winger who arrived from Hull City on transfer deadline day, must wait on for his first start in Albion colours.
(Image: Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Matheus Pereira and Callum Robinson continue, off centre forward Hal Robson-Kanu who returns to his former club, while Jake Livermore and Filip Krovinovic play further forward than deepest midfielder Romaine Sawyers.
Dara O’Shea, who scored his first goal for the club on Sunday, continues at right-back ahead of Darnell Furlong.
For Reading, they make three changes and that includes Andy Yiadom who has been out for the last two months.
West Brom team
Johnstone; O’Shea, Ajayi, Bartley, Townsend; Sawyers, Livermore, Krovinovic, Pereira, Robinson; Robson-Kanu
Subs: Bond, Hegazi, Furlong, Harper, Grosicki, Phillips, Austin
Reading team
Rafael; Morrison, Moore, Pele, Obita, Yiadom, Swift, Araruna, Ejaria, Meite, Puscas
Subs: Walker, Rinohmota, Baldock, Olise, Blackett, Adam, Richards


birminghammail--2020-02-12--Schoolboy found with stab wound to head on Sheldon Heath Road

Police are investigating after a teenage boy was found with a stab injury .
The schoolboy victim , aged just 15 , was discovered with a knife wound on Sheldon Heath Road on Wednesday afternoon , February 12 .
Police were called to reports of an attack in the Garretts Green area of the city at 4.20pm .
The boy had a stab wound to his head and was taken to hospital for an injury which was not believed to be serious .
No arrests had been made in the hours following the stabbing and police have urged witnesses to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up patrols in the area in the evening following the attack .
The exact location of the knife attack is yet to be determined but police are investigating .
A full statement from West Midlands Police read : `` We were called to reports of a stabbing in the Garretts Green area of Birmingham at 4:20pm this afternoon , ( Wednesday 12 February ) .
`` A 15-year-old boy was found on Sheldon Heath Road with a stab wound to his head .
He ’ s been taken to hospital for treatment to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought to be serious .
`` An investigation is underway to determine what happened and the exact location of where the attack took place .
`` We ’ ve increased our presence in the area this evening , while we conduct further enquiries and provide reassurance .
`` Anyone with any information is urged to contact us via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or call 101 anytime , quoting log number 1659 of 12 February . ''

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Police are investigating after a teenage boy was found with a stab injury.
The schoolboy victim, aged just 15, was discovered with a knife wound on Sheldon Heath Road on Wednesday afternoon, February 12.
Police were called to reports of an attack in the Garretts Green area of the city at 4.20pm.
The boy had a stab wound to his head and was taken to hospital for an injury which was not believed to be serious.
No arrests had been made in the hours following the stabbing and police have urged witnesses to come forward.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
West Midlands Police stepped up patrols in the area in the evening following the attack.
The exact location of the knife attack is yet to be determined but police are investigating.
A full statement from West Midlands Police read: "We were called to reports of a stabbing in the Garretts Green area of Birmingham at 4:20pm this afternoon, (Wednesday 12 February).
"A 15-year-old boy was found on Sheldon Heath Road with a stab wound to his head. He’s been taken to hospital for treatment to his injury, which fortunately is not thought to be serious.
"An investigation is underway to determine what happened and the exact location of where the attack took place.
"We’ve increased our presence in the area this evening, while we conduct further enquiries and provide reassurance.
"Anyone with any information is urged to contact us via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or call 101 anytime, quoting log number 1659 of 12 February."