birminghammail--2020-02-14--Dancing on Ice star Ben Hanlin slept on Birmingham's Heartlands Hospital floor as baby girl battled

Dancing on Ice star Ben Hanlin slept on Birmingham's Heartlands Hospital floor as baby girl battled sepsis

Ben Hanlin has appeared on Loose Women to discuss his baby girl 's heartbreaking battle with sepsis .
The Solihull magician is currently starring in Dancing on Ice on ITV1 .
Ben , 33 , appeared on the ITV1 daytime favourite on February 14 ( Friday ) to reveal his seven-month-old daughter 's shocking diagnosis .
Delilah spent six days in Birmingham 's Heartlands Hospital - but dad-of-two Ben kept the worrying illness to himself .
He defiantly battled on with the contest , pressing ahead with filming after the youngster was discharged from hospital .
Ben slept on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her temperature reached 103 degrees and left her struggling to breathe .
`` There was an ambulance on my drive , '' he told Denise Welch .
`` My worst nightmare .
Yep .
They came in and took one look at her - her mottled skin - I said 'Delilah 's seven months ' - she was 103 degrees .
`` We took all her clothes off .
`` She was struggling to breathe , her hands and feet were going blue . ''
Ben added : `` The paramedics said 'we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did n't mess about .
Briony got in the ambulance , I followed behind and they took her to Birmingham Heartlands Hospital , who were amazing . ''
`` Doctors managed to bring it down with glucose and antibiotics , but we were still in hospital for days , '' Ben previously said .
`` It was terrifying .
She was hooked up to tubes and put on a drip which is something no parent ever wants to see .
The whole thing was a huge shock .
`` Luckily , Delilah responded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's now been given the all clear .
We could n't be more relieved .
`` It ’ s terrifying because I didn ’ t know anything about sepsis before .
`` I really want to make sure no other parents have to go through this nightmare and they are aware of the signs and know to get help immediately if they spot something is wrong .
`` I only told my dance partner Carlotta [ Edwards ] and the producers what was going on , but my mind has obviously been elsewhere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had called the ambulance just half an hour later , it could have been a completely different story .
Delilah only responded so well because we called 999 so quickly .
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Ben Hanlin has appeared on Loose Women to discuss his baby girl's heartbreaking battle with sepsis.
The Solihull magician is currently starring in Dancing on Ice on ITV1.
Ben, 33, appeared on the ITV1 daytime favourite on February 14 (Friday) to reveal his seven-month-old daughter's shocking diagnosis.
Delilah spent six days in Birmingham's Heartlands Hospital - but dad-of-two Ben kept the worrying illness to himself.
He defiantly battled on with the contest, pressing ahead with filming after the youngster was discharged from hospital.
Ben slept on the hospital floor at Delilah's bedside as her temperature reached 103 degrees and left her struggling to breathe.
"There was an ambulance on my drive," he told Denise Welch.
"My worst nightmare. Yep. They came in and took one look at her - her mottled skin - I said 'Delilah's seven months' - she was 103 degrees.
"We took all her clothes off.
"She was struggling to breathe, her hands and feet were going blue."
Ben added: "The paramedics said 'we've got to go', they didn't mess about. Briony got in the ambulance, I followed behind and they took her to Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, who were amazing."
"Doctors managed to bring it down with glucose and antibiotics, but we were still in hospital for days," Ben previously said.
"It was terrifying. She was hooked up to tubes and put on a drip which is something no parent ever wants to see. The whole thing was a huge shock.
"Luckily, Delilah responded really well to the treatment and she's now been given the all clear. We couldn't be more relieved.
"It’s terrifying because I didn’t know anything about sepsis before.
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"I really want to make sure no other parents have to go through this nightmare and they are aware of the signs and know to get help immediately if they spot something is wrong.
"I only told my dance partner Carlotta [Edwards] and the producers what was going on, but my mind has obviously been elsewhere.
“The doctors said if we had called the ambulance just half an hour later, it could have been a completely different story. Delilah only responded so well because we called 999 so quickly.”


birminghammail--2020-02-14--Nick Knowles reveals split from girlfriend 30 years younger than him - on Valentine's Day

Nick Knowles has revealed he and his girlfriend have split up - on Valentine 's Day .
The DIY SOS host was in a relationship with PR executive Emily Hallinan , some 30 years his junior .
Nick was previously married to Jessica Rose Moor , with who he shares son Edwin , but the pair split in January 2016 .
He then dated former Emmerdale star Gemma Oaten .
Nick was also linked to TOWIE 's Pascal Craymar and marketing executive Rebecca Kearns - another woman born 30 years after him .
On Twitter , Nick wrote today : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ re single like me don ’ t worry , we don ’ t have to join in everything every year I missed national prune day too '' Nick then replied : `` I ’ m ok .
Trying to cheer up those who feel left out - Feb is cat neuter awareness month - I won ’ t join in that either . ''
Responding to a fan , Nick then continued : `` It ’ s not the end of the world to be single for a while . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ source told The Sun : `` They arrived pretty incognito but were definitely on a date inside .
She was cosying up to him during the show and they shared a couple of tender moments during the emotional parts .
`` It did n't appear to be a serious relationship but it 's clear that they were into each other . ''

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Nick Knowles has revealed he and his girlfriend have split up - on Valentine's Day.
The DIY SOS host was in a relationship with PR executive Emily Hallinan, some 30 years his junior.
Nick was previously married to Jessica Rose Moor, with who he shares son Edwin, but the pair split in January 2016.
He then dated former Emmerdale star Gemma Oaten.
Nick was also linked to TOWIE's Pascal Craymar and marketing executive Rebecca Kearns - another woman born 30 years after him.
On Twitter, Nick wrote today: "Happy Valentine’s And if you’re single like me don’t worry, we don’t have to join in everything every year I missed national prune day too"
"Half price chocolates tomorrow though Nick. Silver lining!" a fan replied.
Nick then replied: "I’m ok. Trying to cheer up those who feel left out - Feb is cat neuter awareness month - I won’t join in that either."
Responding to a fan, Nick then continued: "It’s not the end of the world to be single for a while."
When the relationship was revealed, a source told The Sun: "They arrived pretty incognito but were definitely on a date inside. She was cosying up to him during the show and they shared a couple of tender moments during the emotional parts.
"It didn't appear to be a serious relationship but it's clear that they were into each other."


birminghammail--2020-02-14--This is how much council tax is set to rise in Solihull this year

Solihull households are set to see their council tax bills increase by 3.9 per cent from April .
Budget plans approved by cabinet last night ( Thursday ) , will mean a taxpayer in a Band D property pays out £1,411 in 2020/21 .
This is £52.96 more than the current bill , agreed almost 12 months ago .
The rise is divided between general council tax , which is set to go up 1.9 per cent , and funding specifically set aside for adult social care , due to increase two per cent .
Although there will also be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the police and , in certain parts of the borough , parish and town councils .
Having been passed by the senior members of Solihull 's ruling Conservative group , the £159 million spending plan will now be debated by Full Council on Thursday , February 27 .
All the borough 's 51 councillors have a recorded vote on the final plan .
Minor changes to the proposals are sometimes made between the two meetings , but radical alterations are rare .
Cllr Ian Courts , Leader of Solihull Council , said it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finances in `` an uncertain world . ''
`` We see the two per cent for adult social care as a vital part of our contribution towards our people really , in terms of that sector of our services . ''
Cllr Bob Sleigh , the cabinet member for resources , said that Solihull had reaped the benefits from a business rates windfall but warned that the scheme which had allowed for this investment would only continue for one more year .
`` The West Midlands collectively cross-party - and the leader was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a very strong case to government that we really do need to roll this on .
[ The windfall ] makes a massive contribution to Solihull to be able to invest . ''
The 100 pages or so of papers presented to cabinet point to a number of tweaks that have been made to the budget plans over the past few weeks .
These include the decision to adjust car parking charges in Knowle , announced in January , and a move by Cllr Courts to slightly reduce the general council tax increase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
Ahead of the meeting , Cllr James Burn , leader of Solihull 's Green Party opposition , said : `` Council tax is a difficult one because it definitely penalises the least well off but at the same time the government has cut councils back to the bone , and we have to make sure people are safe . ''
The Local Democracy Reporting Service ( LDRS ) will carry a report on the final budget vote in a fortnight 's time .

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Solihull households are set to see their council tax bills increase by 3.9 per cent from April.
Budget plans approved by cabinet last night (Thursday), will mean a taxpayer in a Band D property pays out £1,411 in 2020/21.
This is £52.96 more than the current bill, agreed almost 12 months ago.
The rise is divided between general council tax, which is set to go up 1.9 per cent, and funding specifically set aside for adult social care, due to increase two per cent.
Although there will also be precepts from other public services such as the police and, in certain parts of the borough, parish and town councils.
Having been passed by the senior members of Solihull's ruling Conservative group, the £159 million spending plan will now be debated by Full Council on Thursday, February 27. All the borough's 51 councillors have a recorded vote on the final plan.
Minor changes to the proposals are sometimes made between the two meetings, but radical alterations are rare.
Cllr Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council, said it had worked hard to shore up its finances in "an uncertain world."
"We see the two per cent for adult social care as a vital part of our contribution towards our people really, in terms of that sector of our services."
Cllr Bob Sleigh, the cabinet member for resources, said that Solihull had reaped the benefits from a business rates windfall but warned that the scheme which had allowed for this investment would only continue for one more year.
"The West Midlands collectively cross-party - and the leader was party to these discussions - has made a very strong case to government that we really do need to roll this on. [The windfall] makes a massive contribution to Solihull to be able to invest."
The 100 pages or so of papers presented to cabinet point to a number of tweaks that have been made to the budget plans over the past few weeks.
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These include the decision to adjust car parking charges in Knowle, announced in January, and a move by Cllr Courts to slightly reduce the general council tax increase (from 1.99 per cent to 1.9).
Ahead of the meeting, Cllr James Burn, leader of Solihull's Green Party opposition, said: "Council tax is a difficult one because it definitely penalises the least well off but at the same time the government has cut councils back to the bone, and we have to make sure people are safe."
The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) will carry a report on the final budget vote in a fortnight's time.


birminghammail--2020-02-14--Aston Villa transfer news LIVE: Grealish told to seal Man Utd deal as Tottenham make decision

Hello and welcome to Friday 's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive .
We will be keeping you up to @ @ @ @ @ Villa news and views as Dean Smith 's side continue to step up their preparations @ @ @ @ @ .
Villa are still in 17th place as they gear up for the visit of @ @ @ @ @ the winter break .
We 'll be building up to that clash at Villa Park @ @ @ @ @ news and rumours regarding potential summer signings .
Villa 's owners , NSWE , made @ @ @ @ @ night , and we will keep up in the loop with any developments regarding Jack @ @ @ @ @ heavily linked with a move to Manchester United - still .

Hello and welcome to Saturday's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive.
We will be keeping you up to date with all the latest Villa news and views as Dean Smith's side continue to step up their preparations for the match against Tottenham tomorrow.
Villa are still in 17th place as they gear up for the Villa Park visit of Jose Mourinho's Spurs following the winter break.
We'll be building up to that clash at Villa Park and bringing all the latest news and rumours regarding potential summer signings.
Kappa have also released a new limited edition Villa shirt.
England will also host a match at Villa Park in June, for the first time in fifteen years.
Villa's owners, NSWE, made a huge cash injection last night,and we will keep up in the loop with any developments regarding Jack Grealish , with the skipper heavily linked with a move to Manchester United - still.


birminghammail--2020-02-14--Divers search for missing man David Wright

Divers are searching for missing man David Wright this morning .
The 60-year-old was reported missing on Monday , February 10 from Clifton Campville near Tamworth .
He is believed to have been wearing a blue or beige jacket at the time with officers admitting they are becoming `` extremely concerned '' for his welfare .
Divers have been looking nearby this morning and yesterday .
Staffordshire Police confirmed : `` Thorough and co-ordinated searches took place yesterday ( Thursday ) and are recommencing this morning ( Friday ) at the River Mease with Staffordshire Search and Rescue and Nottinghamshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yesterday police released two fresh images of David as they asked for help from the public in finding him .
A spokesman said : `` Officers are also keen to hear from anyone who may passed The Mills location or travelled along Lullington Road between 3am and 7am on February 10 .
`` Anyone who may have seen David during those times or has dashcam footage is asked to get in touch .
Anyone who may have seen David or has information about his whereabouts is asked to call 101 quoting incident number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Clifton Campville , Rev John Grice , revealed the village was pulling together and that prayers were being said for the safe return of David .
He said : “ We have been very grateful for the positive response of people in the village , people have been helping with the search .
David ’ s disappearance seems to have sparked a united effort in the community in helping each other and showing kindness and love .
“ We have been praying for him and his family and would ask people to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are all very much hoping for his safe return .
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Divers are searching for missing man David Wright this morning.
The 60-year-old was reported missing on Monday, February 10 from Clifton Campville near Tamworth.
He is believed to have been wearing a blue or beige jacket at the time with officers admitting they are becoming "extremely concerned" for his welfare.
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Divers have been looking nearby this morning and yesterday.
Staffordshire Police confirmed: "Thorough and co-ordinated searches took place yesterday (Thursday) and are recommencing this morning (Friday) at the River Mease with Staffordshire Search and Rescue and Nottinghamshire Police’s Underwater Search Unit.
"Officers are keeping David’s family updated."
Yesterday police released two fresh images of David as they asked for help from the public in finding him.
A spokesman said: "Officers are also keen to hear from anyone who may passed The Mills location or travelled along Lullington Road between 3am and 7am on February 10.
"Anyone who may have seen David during those times or has dashcam footage is asked to get in touch. Anyone who may have seen David or has information about his whereabouts is asked to call 101 quoting incident number 108 of February 10."
Vicar of Clifton Campville, Rev John Grice, revealed the village was pulling together and that prayers were being said for the safe return of David.
He said: “We have been very grateful for the positive response of people in the village, people have been helping with the search. David’s disappearance seems to have sparked a united effort in the community in helping each other and showing kindness and love.
“We have been praying for him and his family and would ask people to continue to look out for him. We are all very much hoping for his safe return.”


birminghammail--2020-02-14--Jurgen Klopp makes Liverpool decision on Aston Villa summer target - reports

At one point in the summer , it was claimed Liverpool winger Harry Wilson was heading to Aston Villa .
Wilson had enjoyed a terrific season on loan at Derby County scoring 16 goals and was part of the Rams side beaten 2-1 by Villa in the Championship play-off final in May .
He returned to Liverpool and there was intense speculation that he was on Villa ’ s radar during the transfer window .
In the end Dean Smith snapped up Trezeguet , Anwar El Ghazi and Jota on permanent deals to provide support to his strikers in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loan for the season .
The 22-year-old has been a stand-out performer for Villa ’ s relegation rivals , scoring seven goals in 21 games .
But Liverpool have accepted the Welsh international is unlikely to break into Jurgen Klopp ’ s first-team plans are willing to sell him , according to reports .
Football Insider says the emergence of other young talents such as Curtis Jones at Anfield means the Reds will look to offload Wilson when he returns to Merseyside in the summer .
It is reported they will ask for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has three years left to run on his contract .

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At one point in the summer, it was claimed Liverpool winger Harry Wilson was heading to Aston Villa.
Wilson had enjoyed a terrific season on loan at Derby County scoring 16 goals and was part of the Rams side beaten 2-1 by Villa in the Championship play-off final in May.
He returned to Liverpool and there was intense speculation that he was on Villa’s radar during the transfer window.
In the end Dean Smith snapped up Trezeguet, Anwar El Ghazi and Jota on permanent deals to provide support to his strikers in the final third and Wilson joined Bournemouth on loan for the season.
The 22-year-old has been a stand-out performer for Villa’s relegation rivals, scoring seven goals in 21 games.
But Liverpool have accepted the Welsh international is unlikely to break into Jurgen Klopp’s first-team plans are willing to sell him, according to reports.
Football Insider says the emergence of other young talents such as Curtis Jones at Anfield means the Reds will look to offload Wilson when he returns to Merseyside in the summer.
It is reported they will ask for around £30m for the academy graduate who has three years left to run on his contract.


birminghammail--2020-02-14--First images of the 'super slender' £58m city centre hotel in Birmingham

These are the first images of the brand new ‘ super slender ’ hotel tower set to be built in the heart of Birmingham .
Planning permission was granted for the tower by Birmingham City Council despite the objections of other skyscrapers within the vicinity .
Set to be built at 211 Broad Street , the £58 million city centre aparthotel will boast 264 self-contained rooms , along with a range of amenities such as a bar , restaurant , gym and residents lounge .
Images show how the inside of the new apartments will look , as well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 37-storey building , which is set to measure 116.5m tall and just 9.5m wide .
See all images in the video above An application to construct the hotel had been in doubt earlier this week , after neighbouring skyscrapers voiced their objection to Birmingham City Council ’ s planning committee .
Both the Mercian building at 212 Broad Street and Cumberland House , on the other side of the development , had objected to the proposals , with both stating they would not allow cranes , equipment or materials to oversail their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerns were dismissed as ‘ nimbyism ’ by councillors at the planning committee .
And Lisa Deering , Director at Glancy Nicholls Architects , who designed the building , believes that it will be an ‘ iconic ’ addition to the city centre .
“ Advances in engineering and construction technology have allowed us to design an iconic building that will enhance Birmingham ’ s skyline and bring a new type of skyscraper to the city , ” she said .
“ It ’ s great news that 211 Broad Street has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very much looking forward to seeing the building take shape .
This is an exciting project to be part of and a key milestone for Birmingham ’ s architecture.
” Work on the site is expected to begin later this year , though a completion date has not yet been announced .

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These are the first images of the brand new ‘super slender’ hotel tower set to be built in the heart of Birmingham.
Planning permission was granted for the tower by Birmingham City Council despite the objections of other skyscrapers within the vicinity.
Set to be built at 211 Broad Street, the £58 million city centre aparthotel will boast 264 self-contained rooms, along with a range of amenities such as a bar, restaurant, gym and residents lounge.
Images show how the inside of the new apartments will look, as well as providing a preview of the outside of the 37-storey building, which is set to measure 116.5m tall and just 9.5m wide.
See all images in the video above
An application to construct the hotel had been in doubt earlier this week, after neighbouring skyscrapers voiced their objection to Birmingham City Council’s planning committee.
Both the Mercian building at 212 Broad Street and Cumberland House, on the other side of the development, had objected to the proposals, with both stating they would not allow cranes, equipment or materials to oversail their adjoining land during construction.
However such concerns were dismissed as ‘nimbyism’ by councillors at the planning committee.
And Lisa Deering, Director at Glancy Nicholls Architects, who designed the building, believes that it will be an ‘iconic’ addition to the city centre.
“Advances in engineering and construction technology have allowed us to design an iconic building that will enhance Birmingham’s skyline and bring a new type of skyscraper to the city,” she said.
“It’s great news that 211 Broad Street has been given the go-ahead and we’re very much looking forward to seeing the building take shape. This is an exciting project to be part of and a key milestone for Birmingham’s architecture.”
Work on the site is expected to begin later this year, though a completion date has not yet been announced.


birminghammail--2020-02-14--Birmingham rail passengers can get 20% off train tickets for one week only

Rail passengers in Birmingham can get up to 20 per cent off their train travel .
Passengers using London Northwestern Railway ( LNR ) and West Midlands Railway ( WMR ) can secure a 20 per cent discount on their travel this half-term .
The savings can be found as the operators roll out plans to improve performance .
From Saturday 15 February until 23 February , customers will pay 20 per cent less for off-peak tickets when buying online and travelling to Birmingham or London .
Tickets will be available to purchase for travel from this Saturday up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The discount comes on top of a 3 per cent reduction in the cost of season tickets and a 10 per cent discount on off-peak travel in July and August , which have already been announced .
Delays and cancellations have fallen significantly this year following a period of poor performance in the second half of 2019 .
Julian Edwards , managing director of LNR and WMR parent company West Midlands Trains , said : “ We are sorry for the service our customers received last year .
`` We are determined to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plan to do so .
In the meantime , it ’ s only right that we continue to compensate passengers that travel frequently with us .
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Rail passengers in Birmingham can get up to 20 per cent off their train travel.
Passengers using London Northwestern Railway (LNR) and West Midlands Railway (WMR) can secure a 20 per cent discount on their travel this half-term.
The savings can be found as the operators roll out plans to improve performance.
From Saturday 15 February until 23 February, customers will pay 20 per cent less for off-peak tickets when buying online and travelling to Birmingham or London.
Tickets will be available to purchase for travel from this Saturday up to and including Tuesday 31 March 2020.
The discount comes on top of a 3 per cent reduction in the cost of season tickets and a 10 per cent discount on off-peak travel in July and August, which have already been announced.
Delays and cancellations have fallen significantly this year following a period of poor performance in the second half of 2019.
Julian Edwards, managing director of LNR and WMR parent company West Midlands Trains, said: “We are sorry for the service our customers received last year.
"We are determined to put things right and we have a plan to do so. In the meantime, it’s only right that we continue to compensate passengers that travel frequently with us.”


birminghammail--2020-02-14--Sam Fender issues health update after cancelling O2 Academy gig in Birmingham

Sam Fender has issued a health update after being forced to cancel a show in Birmingham last month .
The Hypersonic Missiles and Play God hit maker pulled out of a show at the O2 Academy , situated in Horsefair , in Birmingham , in January .
The alternative music artist confirmed he was too ill to perform , citing `` tonsillitis '' as the reason .
Now , Fender has issued an update to his fans , during an appearance at the NME Awards , in Brixton , London , on Wednesday evening ( February 12 ) .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I 've just got the all [ clear ] . ''
The Geordie added : `` It 's a little bit tired from the flying and the singing on the weekend , but I went in and had it scoped today and [ they said ] 'you 're ready to go back ' , so I 'm back , I 'm back ! ''
The BRIT Award-winning singer was due to sing at the O2 Academy on Thursday , January 30 .
But just hours before he was due to perform , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the show would n't be going ahead .
The text said : `` Sam Fender @ O2 Academy Bham tonight has been postponed ; new date TBC .
Please see your email for further information .
Regards , SEE Tickets . ''
In a statement , the star blamed tonsillitis for the last-minute postponement and promised to let fans know about the new dates `` as soon as possible '' .
He said : `` I ’ m gutted to have to do this again..
I ’ ve had an absolute shocker with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ series of unfortunate events this last month with chest infections , laryngitis and a family bereavement , and now I ’ ve come down again with tonsillitis .
`` I ’ m raging , all I want to do is get back out and sing , but I just can ’ t .
We 're going to reschedule these shows , and will let you know on the new dates as soon as possible .
`` I know this is massively inconvenient , I can ’ t apologise enough , I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ totally s**t at the moment , I ’ m doing everything I can to combat that .
`` The only thing I can do is tear the f*****g roof off when we reschedule again .
It ’ s a big year ahead , mental things are coming , I just need a bit more time to heal .
`` Thanks to you all for sticking by me , I could n't ask for better fans .
Love you all .
Sam x . ''

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Sam Fender has issued a health update after being forced to cancel a show in Birmingham last month.
The Hypersonic Missiles and Play God hit maker pulled out of a show at the O2 Academy, situated in Horsefair, in Birmingham, in January.
The alternative music artist confirmed he was too ill to perform, citing "tonsillitis" as the reason.
Now, Fender has issued an update to his fans, during an appearance at the NME Awards, in Brixton, London, on Wednesday evening (February 12).
He told Radio X: "Great man, I've just got the all [clear]."
The Geordie added: "It's a little bit tired from the flying and the singing on the weekend, but I went in and had it scoped today and [they said] 'you're ready to go back', so I'm back, I'm back!"
The BRIT Award-winning singer was due to sing at the O2 Academy on Thursday, January 30.
But just hours before he was due to perform, ticket holders received a text informing them the show wouldn't be going ahead.
The text said: "Sam Fender @ O2 Academy Bham tonight has been postponed; new date TBC. Please see your email for further information. Regards, SEE Tickets."
In a statement, the star blamed tonsillitis for the last-minute postponement and promised to let fans know about the new dates "as soon as possible".
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He said: "I’m gutted to have to do this again.. I’ve had an absolute shocker with my health. It's been a series of unfortunate events this last month with chest infections, laryngitis and a family bereavement, and now I’ve come down again with tonsillitis.
"I’m raging, all I want to do is get back out and sing, but I just can’t. We're going to reschedule these shows, and will let you know on the new dates as soon as possible.
"I know this is massively inconvenient, I can’t apologise enough, I’m so sorry. My immune system is totally s**t at the moment, I’m doing everything I can to combat that.
"The only thing I can do is tear the f*****g roof off when we reschedule again. It’s a big year ahead, mental things are coming, I just need a bit more time to heal.
"Thanks to you all for sticking by me, I couldn't ask for better fans. Love you all. Sam x."


birminghammail--2020-02-14--‘I’m gonna fix you’ - Coach reveals brilliant chat with Wolves superstar Adama Traore

Great Britain sprint king Darren Campbell has revealed the brilliant pep talk which set Adama Traore on the road to superstardom .
Campbell , who won 4x100m relay Gold at the 2004 Olympics in Athens , was hired by Middlesbrough to coach Traore during the 2017/18 season .
Traore has credited Campbell for helping him to slow down - and the Spanish winger has gone from strength to strength since he first met the sprint coach in Boro ’ s canteen .
Asked about his role in Traore ’ s rise , Campbell told BBC 5live : “ I wouldn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There ’ s a doctor called Bryan English and he was actually the UK Athletics doctor .
In Athens when I got hurt and people were trying to say that I faked injury he went out and showed the TV my scans to show that I had torn my hamstring .
“ We ’ re really close .
He called me when I retired and I went to Chelsea and worked with Andre Shevchenko .
Now he ’ s at Middlesbrough .
So he gave me a call and he said about coming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Middlesbrough .
“ I knew Rudy Gestede because I ’ d worked with him at Cardiff City .
I ’ ve gone into the dining hall and Rudy is sat next to Adama Traore .
“ I love football , I see myself as a failed footballer .
So I ’ ve gone into the dining room and gone , ‘ Oh , that ’ s that guy who I used to watch when he was little playing at Barcelona ’ .
He was going to be the next big thing .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pointed right at him and said , ‘ You , you don ’ t even realise how good you can be !
’ I said , ‘ Look at you , you ’ re built like an American footballer !
’ “ You can imagine how hyped I was .
I said , ‘ I ’ m gon na fix you ’ .
That was my mission.
” After spending most of his time on Boro ’ s bench during the first half of that season , Tony Pulis - with Campbell ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and he ripped the Championship to shreds .
But how did Campbell teach football ’ s fastest man to take his foot off the accelerator ?
“ I knew what to do , ” he continued .
“ I had to slow him down !
I have a philosophy - CCP : condition , control , perform .
The good thing about someone like Adama Traore is that he ’ s already got the conditioning .
He ’ s so powerful , he ’ s muscular and he ’ s naturally quick .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have was the control .
I call it gears .
I teach you how to run at 50 per cent - that ’ s your first gear - 60 , 70 , 80 and 90 is your fifth gear .
“ What I also teach is the difference in feeling because once you run at 100 per cent you can ’ t see anything .
It ’ s like a headless chicken .
But once you start working at 90 per cent , 95 per cent , you have the power of control @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 30mph you can see everything .
You can look out the window , have a look around , you can see everything .
If you drive your car at 70mph then everything changes and becomes a little bit more blurry .
“ I taught him to slow down .
He ’ s clearly had the talent and skill or he wouldn ’ t have stayed at Barcelona for so long .
The problem is as he got bigger and stronger and got more power he ’ s just lost total control .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the bench .
Then we worked for a couple of weeks , then he started starting games .
By the end of the season he was taking corners and that ’ s when I went , ‘ This is mad !
’ .
“ And at the end of the season they sold him to Wolves and now he might go back to Barcelona !
What the… A monster !
”

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Great Britain sprint king Darren Campbell has revealed the brilliant pep talk which set Adama Traore on the road to superstardom.
Campbell, who won 4x100m relay Gold at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, was hired by Middlesbrough to coach Traore during the 2017/18 season.
Traore has credited Campbell for helping him to slow down - and the Spanish winger has gone from strength to strength since he first met the sprint coach in Boro’s canteen.
Asked about his role in Traore’s rise, Campbell told BBC 5live: “I wouldn’t say a key role but… There’s a doctor called Bryan English and he was actually the UK Athletics doctor. In Athens when I got hurt and people were trying to say that I faked injury he went out and showed the TV my scans to show that I had torn my hamstring.
“We’re really close. He called me when I retired and I went to Chelsea and worked with Andre Shevchenko. Now he’s at Middlesbrough. So he gave me a call and he said about coming down there and Adama Traore was at Middlesbrough.
“I knew Rudy Gestede because I’d worked with him at Cardiff City. I’ve gone into the dining hall and Rudy is sat next to Adama Traore.
“I love football, I see myself as a failed footballer. So I’ve gone into the dining room and gone, ‘Oh, that’s that guy who I used to watch when he was little playing at Barcelona’. He was going to be the next big thing.
“So I’ve gone over and pointed right at him and said, ‘You, you don’t even realise how good you can be!’ I said, ‘Look at you, you’re built like an American footballer!’
“You can imagine how hyped I was. I said, ‘I’m gonna fix you’. That was my mission.”
After spending most of his time on Boro’s bench during the first half of that season, Tony Pulis - with Campbell’s help - unleashed Traore after Christmas and he ripped the Championship to shreds.
But how did Campbell teach football’s fastest man to take his foot off the accelerator?
“I knew what to do,” he continued. “I had to slow him down! I have a philosophy - CCP: condition, control, perform. The good thing about someone like Adama Traore is that he’s already got the conditioning. He’s so powerful, he’s muscular and he’s naturally quick.
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“But what he didn’t have was the control. I call it gears. I teach you how to run at 50 per cent - that’s your first gear - 60, 70, 80 and 90 is your fifth gear.
“What I also teach is the difference in feeling because once you run at 100 per cent you can’t see anything. It’s like a headless chicken. But once you start working at 90 per cent, 95 per cent, you have the power of control.
“If you drive your car at 30mph you can see everything. You can look out the window, have a look around, you can see everything. If you drive your car at 70mph then everything changes and becomes a little bit more blurry.
“I taught him to slow down. He’s clearly had the talent and skill or he wouldn’t have stayed at Barcelona for so long. The problem is as he got bigger and stronger and got more power he’s just lost total control.
“When I went there he was on the bench. Then we worked for a couple of weeks, then he started starting games. By the end of the season he was taking corners and that’s when I went, ‘This is mad!’.
“And at the end of the season they sold him to Wolves and now he might go back to Barcelona! What the… A monster!”


birminghammail--2020-02-14--Old Beatties store should be turned into a luxury 4-star hotel in Wolverhampton

The new owners of Wolverhampton 's historic Beatties building - sold this week for £3 million - should turn the landmark into a luxury 4-star hotel , a leading city councillor has said .
First opened by James Beattie in 1877 , the former retail giant 's premises is currently home to House of Fraser , which is set to relocate to the site occupied by Debenhams in the Mander Centre .
The new private investors have not yet been named , but it is believed property agents Allsop have been in talks with council bosses about possible plans to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flats and retail outlets .
However , Councillor Paul Birch ( Lab .
Blakenhall ) said the developers would be 'missing a trick ' if they did n't consider converting the Victorian landmark into a premier city centre hotel .
`` My family have shopped at Beatties for years , and we were in there just last week , '' he said .
`` The store is a shadow of its former self , but developers should consider demand , and had they done their research , they would have found Wolverhampton needs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` As much as we want to see the building restored and to encourage inner-city living , the developers are missing a trick in not converting this iconic building into a 4-star hotel .
Its central location would give rise to a much-needed conference centre , health club , bar and restaurants .
`` I 've been saying this for years .
We 've only got two decent hotels - the Ramada and the Mount - and neither of these are in the city centre .
`` I can imagine that iconic entrance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be performing once again at the city ’ s Civic Hall when it reopens , '' he added .
The city council has been monitoring any future development of the building closely , and is keen to ensure the site is not left empty for a prolonged period of time .
House of Fraser moved into the department store in 2005 before the building was taken into receivership and put up for sale last summer at a knock-down price .
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The new owners of Wolverhampton's historic Beatties building - sold this week for £3 million - should turn the landmark into a luxury 4-star hotel, a leading city councillor has said.
First opened by James Beattie in 1877, the former retail giant's premises is currently home to House of Fraser, which is set to relocate to the site occupied by Debenhams in the Mander Centre.
The new private investors have not yet been named, but it is believed property agents Allsop have been in talks with council bosses about possible plans to transform the building into a mixture of flats and retail outlets.
However, Councillor Paul Birch (Lab. Blakenhall) said the developers would be 'missing a trick' if they didn't consider converting the Victorian landmark into a premier city centre hotel.
"My family have shopped at Beatties for years, and we were in there just last week," he said.
"The store is a shadow of its former self, but developers should consider demand, and had they done their research, they would have found Wolverhampton needs city centre 4-star hotels over apartments.
"As much as we want to see the building restored and to encourage inner-city living, the developers are missing a trick in not converting this iconic building into a 4-star hotel. Its central location would give rise to a much-needed conference centre, health club, bar and restaurants.
"I've been saying this for years. We've only got two decent hotels - the Ramada and the Mount - and neither of these are in the city centre.
"I can imagine that iconic entrance revolving to the superstar artists who will be performing once again at the city’s Civic Hall when it reopens," he added.
The city council has been monitoring any future development of the building closely, and is keen to ensure the site is not left empty for a prolonged period of time.
House of Fraser moved into the department store in 2005 before the building was taken into receivership and put up for sale last summer at a knock-down price.
The University of Wolverhampton had initially expressed an interest in taking over the premises before an expected deal fell through at the last minute.
Cllr Harman Banger (Lab. East Park), the council's Cabinet Member for City Economy, said: "We understand the sale has now been completed and we look forward to working with the new owner to deliver a viable, vibrant and timely scheme for this iconic site as part of a re-imagined city centre, benefiting from a billion pounds-worth of investment."


birminghammail--2020-02-14--Driver suffers head injury after BMW and Audi crash near Wolverhampton temple

Dramatic pictures show the crumpled wreckages of two cars involved in a smash outside a Hindu temple .
Debris was scattered along Penn Road , Wolverhampton , after the white BMW and grey Audi crashed at around 8.30pm last night ( Thursday , February 13 ) .
Part of the wall surrounding the Shree Krishan Mandir was also demolished due to the collision , which blocked the road at the junction of Marstons Road , near Waitrose .
One of the drivers - a 28-year-old man - suffered a head injury and was taken to New Cross Hospital for further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
West Midlands Police has confirmed an investigation is under way .
A spokesman for the force said : `` We are investigating a two car collision on Penn Road in Wolverhampton just before 8.30pm last night .
`` A 28-year-old driver was taken to hospital with a head injury and has been invited for a voluntary interview .
The other driver didn ’ t have injuries .
Anyone with information is urged to contact police via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight , or call 101 anytime .
Crimestoppers can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
People are asked to quote log 2499 of February 13 when passing on information .

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Dramatic pictures show the crumpled wreckages of two cars involved in a smash outside a Hindu temple.
Debris was scattered along Penn Road, Wolverhampton, after the white BMW and grey Audi crashed at around 8.30pm last night (Thursday, February 13).
Part of the wall surrounding the Shree Krishan Mandir was also demolished due to the collision, which blocked the road at the junction of Marstons Road, near Waitrose.
One of the drivers - a 28-year-old man - suffered a head injury and was taken to New Cross Hospital for further treatment. The other driver escaped unscathed.
West Midlands Police has confirmed an investigation is under way.
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A spokesman for the force said: "We are investigating a two car collision on Penn Road in Wolverhampton just before 8.30pm last night.
"A 28-year-old driver was taken to hospital with a head injury and has been invited for a voluntary interview. The other driver didn’t have injuries.
"Enquiries continue."
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Anyone with information is urged to contact police via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, or call 101 anytime.
Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
People are asked to quote log 2499 of February 13 when passing on information.


birminghammail--2020-02-14--Fleabag star Andrew Scott to appear at MCM Comic Con Birmingham

Andrew Scott has been announced as one of the guest stars at MCM Comic Con Birmingham 's upcoming March 2020 event .
The Dublin-born actor plays the priest in Fleabag with other roles including Moriarty in Sherlock , Stannislaus Grumman in His Dark Materials and a kidnapper in the Black Mirror episode Smithereens about the dark side of social media .
MCM Comic Con returns to Birmingham on March 21 and 22 .
Andrew Scott will be there on the first day , charging guests £36 for an autograph and £48 for a photo opportunity .
The two-day spectacular will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , comic collectors , movie buffs and anime enthusiasts visit the NEC to immerse themselves in a world of fun and fantasy .
Some of the biggest stars from the world of movies , games and television will be taking part in various panels , Q & As and meet and greets across both days .
Others appearing include Aaron Dismuke ( My Hero Academia & Fullmetal Alchemist ) , Lindsay Seidel and Ricco Fajardo ( My Hero Academia ) , Caitlin Glass ( My Hero Academia & Fullmetal Alchemist ) , Roger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dead Redemption 2 ) .
You might also spot a few Deadpools and Harley Quinns at the event , as dressing up as favourite fictional characters is a major trend at conventions .
Amazing outfits will be roaming the floors of the hall and the stage as part of the Cosplay Masquerades .
The Cosplay Central area also includes tutorials and Q & As to help visitors learn expert tips and advice .
Comic Village is back too , and will be full of graphic novels and comics to explore , along with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talent behind the work .
Side Quest also returns to bring visitors the best of retro gaming tabletop games .
Pop Asia will be available outside London for the first time and ready to offer visitors all kinds of Korean and Japanese fashion , food , and merchandise .
For parents and younger guests , The Treehouse is a place where families can relax and recharge , with free face painting , a reading corner filled with titles from Puffin Books , and toys to play with .
Enough to entertain even the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £11.50 .
Two children under 10 can get in free with each adult ticket .
You can get tickets at the MCM Comic Con Birmingham webpage

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Andrew Scott has been announced as one of the guest stars at MCM Comic Con Birmingham's upcoming March 2020 event.
The Dublin-born actor plays the priest in Fleabag with other roles including Moriarty in Sherlock, Stannislaus Grumman in His Dark Materials and a kidnapper in the Black Mirror episode Smithereens about the dark side of social media.
MCM Comic Con returns to Birmingham on March 21 and 22.
Andrew Scott will be there on the first day, charging guests £36 for an autograph and £48 for a photo opportunity.
(Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
The two-day spectacular will see thousands of sci-fi fans, gamers, comic collectors, movie buffs and anime enthusiasts visit the NEC to immerse themselves in a world of fun and fantasy.
Some of the biggest stars from the world of movies, games and television will be taking part in various panels, Q&As and meet and greets across both days.
Others appearing include Aaron Dismuke (My Hero Academia & Fullmetal Alchemist), Lindsay Seidel and Ricco Fajardo (My Hero Academia), Caitlin Glass (My Hero Academia & Fullmetal Alchemist), Roger Clark and Benjamin Byron Davis (Red Dead Redemption 2).
You might also spot a few Deadpools and Harley Quinns at the event, as dressing up as favourite fictional characters is a major trend at conventions.
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Amazing outfits will be roaming the floors of the hall and the stage as part of the Cosplay Masquerades.
The Cosplay Central area also includes tutorials and Q&As to help visitors learn expert tips and advice.
Comic Village is back too, and will be full of graphic novels and comics to explore, along with a chance to meet some of the talent behind the work.
Side Quest also returns to bring visitors the best of retro gaming tabletop games.
Pop Asia will be available outside London for the first time and ready to offer visitors all kinds of Korean and Japanese fashion, food, and merchandise.
For parents and younger guests, The Treehouse is a place where families can relax and recharge, with free face painting, a reading corner filled with titles from Puffin Books, and toys to play with. Enough to entertain even the smallest superheroes.
Tickets are priced from £11.50. Two children under 10 can get in free with each adult ticket.
You can get tickets at the MCM Comic Con Birmingham webpage


birminghammail--2020-02-14--'Get him sold' - Tottenham fans issue brutal transfer verdict that will interest Aston Villa

Aston Villa dodged a bullet by not signing Eric Dier in January , if the verdicts of Tottenham fans are anything to go by .
Dier , who has struggled for game time this season , was tipped to leave Spurs last month and Villa were linked with a move .
But that didn ’ t come to fruition and Dier , who joined from Sporting in 2014 , will remain in north London for the rest of the season .
His contract is due to expire in 2021 and he is reluctant to put pen to paper on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time .
The Daily Mail reports that unless the England international is willing to commit his future to the club , he will be sold in the summer .
Dier has played 20 times in all competitions this season but last started a Premier League match in December .
The report adds there is expected to be plenty of summer interest and a move abroad could appeal .
Reaction among Spurs fans was telling , with one saying : `` He should n't even be offered a new deal . ''
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' said another .
A third asked : `` Why would we offer him a new deal ?
He 's not good enough . ''
`` Jose can assure him he will get no game time as he is bloody horrendous , '' was the brutal response of another .
A fifth supporter simply said : `` Get him sold . ''
`` Why not just sell him regardless ?
! ''
asked one more .

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Aston Villa dodged a bullet by not signing Eric Dier in January, if the verdicts of Tottenham fans are anything to go by.
Dier, who has struggled for game time this season, was tipped to leave Spurs last month and Villa were linked with a move.
But that didn’t come to fruition and Dier, who joined from Sporting in 2014, will remain in north London for the rest of the season.
His contract is due to expire in 2021 and he is reluctant to put pen to paper on a new deal over a lack of game time.
The Daily Mail reports that unless the England international is willing to commit his future to the club, he will be sold in the summer.
Dier has played 20 times in all competitions this season but last started a Premier League match in December.
The report adds there is expected to be plenty of summer interest and a move abroad could appeal.
Reaction among Spurs fans was telling, with one saying: "He shouldn't even be offered a new deal."
"It's time to go I'm afraid," said another.
A third asked: "Why would we offer him a new deal? He's not good enough."
"Jose can assure him he will get no game time as he is bloody horrendous," was the brutal response of another.
A fifth supporter simply said: "Get him sold."
"Why not just sell him regardless?!" asked one more.


birminghammail--2020-02-14--The unknown National Lottery rule which means millions are entitled to free ticket

National Lottery players could be missing out on FREE tickets - simply for not knowing a hidden rule .
You see , there are a host of unknown rules surrounding the jackpot and life-changing sums of money you could potentially take home .
And by knowing them , and taking advantage , you could find a way to make your pennies stretch further and save cash on tickets .
Matching two main numbers on a ticket means you are automatically eligible for a free lucky dip ticket for a Wednesday or Saturday draw .
When you purchase a ticket for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that includes Lotto , EuroMillions , Thunderball and HotPicks , you have the option to choose your own numbers or get a Lucky Dip .
This is a randomly-generated entry which the lottery terminal selects for you .
The Health Lottery also offers a random number ticket option but it is called a Quick Pick rather than a Lucky Dip .
Lucky Dips use a pseudo-random number generator ( PRNG ) or deterministic random bit number generator ( DRBNG ) , which is an algorithm that generates number sequences that are close to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This is because these generators rely on specific formulas to create random-appearing numbers .
However , these generators have become extremely good at approximating random lines and are regularly tested .
A 2010 study by the Centre for the Study of Gambling at the University of Salford on the randomness of UK EuroMillions Lucky Dip entries concluded that there was no inherent selection bias in the numbers generated for customers .
The PRNG used by Camelot does not recognise patterns or commit them to memory – it simply relies on a set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Any similarities or sequential numbers found if you purchase multiple entries are just coincidental .
Your odds of of winning the lottery are exactly the same whichever kind of ticket you purchase - the only way to truly improve your chances is to buy more entries for each draw .
However , there are still some advantages to Lucky Dips , including convenience .
You 're less likely to have to share the jackpot , too .

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National Lottery players could be missing out on FREE tickets - simply for not knowing a hidden rule.
You see, there are a host of unknown rules surrounding the jackpot and life-changing sums of money you could potentially take home.
And by knowing them, and taking advantage, you could find a way to make your pennies stretch further and save cash on tickets.
Matching two main numbers on a ticket means you are automatically eligible for a free lucky dip ticket for a Wednesday or Saturday draw.
When you purchase a ticket for any UK National Lottery game, so that includes Lotto, EuroMillions, Thunderball and HotPicks, you have the option to choose your own numbers or get a Lucky Dip.
This is a randomly-generated entry which the lottery terminal selects for you. The Health Lottery also offers a random number ticket option but it is called a Quick Pick rather than a Lucky Dip.
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Lucky Dips use a pseudo-random number generator (PRNG) or deterministic random bit number generator (DRBNG), which is an algorithm that generates number sequences that are close to – but not exactly – random numbers.
This is because these generators rely on specific formulas to create random-appearing numbers. However, these generators have become extremely good at approximating random lines and are regularly tested.
A 2010 study by the Centre for the Study of Gambling at the University of Salford on the randomness of UK EuroMillions Lucky Dip entries concluded that there was no inherent selection bias in the numbers generated for customers.
The PRNG used by Camelot does not recognise patterns or commit them to memory – it simply relies on a set formula to generate each line of numbers. Any similarities or sequential numbers found if you purchase multiple entries are just coincidental.
Your odds of of winning the lottery are exactly the same whichever kind of ticket you purchase - the only way to truly improve your chances is to buy more entries for each draw. However, there are still some advantages to Lucky Dips, including convenience.
You're less likely to have to share the jackpot, too.


birminghammail--2020-02-14--Frightening figures reveal attacks in taxis every day in Birmingham

Daily attacks on taxi drivers have resurrected calls for CCTV to be installed in Birmingham cabs .
The idea , which has been previously proposed to combat child sexual exploitation , appears to be back on the table after it was reportedly scrapped two years ago following opposition from operators over costs .
It comes after figures from West Midlands Police revealed there were more than 420 attacks to taxi drivers across the region from January to the end November in 2019 .
Cllr Majid Mahmood ( Lab , Bromford and Hodge Hill ) raised the issue during full council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He said : `` I have been approached by several private hire and Hackney carriage drivers operating in the city who do n't feel safe due to the high number of violent incidents taking place during their work .
The drivers are seeking ways to protect themselves and the installation of CCTV in their cars would assist .
`` The cost is high but if the city council , alongside other local authorities , used their combined purchasing power it would mitigate costs and the funds could come from within the ring-fenced taxi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Phil Davis ( Lab , Billesley ) chair of the Licensing and Public Protection Committee , said : `` I recognise that cameras in cabs may be beneficial to both cab customers and taxi drivers .
`` There would however need to be reasonable support from the public and the industry for such a move , particularly as there are data protection issues .
Also , we would need to establish where responsibility for data compliance lay - with drivers , with the council or with taxi companies .
These are complex issues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discuss the position further within the council once we have received the latest taxi regulation statutory guidance from the Government .
This is expected soon and will set out various minimum standards for taxi regulation . ''
Birmingham City Council proposed the idea in 2017 following recommendations by Dame Louise Casey on the back of widespread child sexual exploitation in Rotherham , where a network of minicab divers were used to traffic girls .
But a year later it was reported the proposal 'had not been progressed ' due to the lack of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was feared the estimated cost of £500 per vehicle would result in drivers acquiring their licences from neighbouring councils - in particular Wolverhampton - where it would not be a requirement .

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Daily attacks on taxi drivers have resurrected calls for CCTV to be installed in Birmingham cabs.
The idea, which has been previously proposed to combat child sexual exploitation, appears to be back on the table after it was reportedly scrapped two years ago following opposition from operators over costs.
It comes after figures from West Midlands Police revealed there were more than 420 attacks to taxi drivers across the region from January to the end November in 2019. Cllr Majid Mahmood (Lab, Bromford and Hodge Hill) raised the issue during full council earlier this month (February 4)
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He said: "I have been approached by several private hire and Hackney carriage drivers operating in the city who don't feel safe due to the high number of violent incidents taking place during their work. The drivers are seeking ways to protect themselves and the installation of CCTV in their cars would assist.
"The cost is high but if the city council, alongside other local authorities, used their combined purchasing power it would mitigate costs and the funds could come from within the ring-fenced taxi licensing budget."
In response Cllr Phil Davis (Lab, Billesley) chair of the Licensing and Public Protection Committee, said: "I recognise that cameras in cabs may be beneficial to both cab customers and taxi drivers.
"There would however need to be reasonable support from the public and the industry for such a move, particularly as there are data protection issues. Also , we would need to establish where responsibility for data compliance lay - with drivers, with the council or with taxi companies. These are complex issues.
"I am however happy to discuss the position further within the council once we have received the latest taxi regulation statutory guidance from the Government. This is expected soon and will set out various minimum standards for taxi regulation."
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Birmingham City Council proposed the idea in 2017 following recommendations by Dame Louise Casey on the back of widespread child sexual exploitation in Rotherham, where a network of minicab divers were used to traffic girls.
But a year later it was reported the proposal 'had not been progressed' due to the lack of support from trade representatives in Birmingham. It was feared the estimated cost of £500 per vehicle would result in drivers acquiring their licences from neighbouring councils - in particular Wolverhampton - where it would not be a requirement.


birminghammail--2020-02-14--Watch moment passengers trapped by storm start raving on Birmingham train

This is the uplifting moment frustrated passengers start dancing on a Birmingham bound train which was stuck for five hours during Storm Ciara .
The video was captured by another passenger and shows women with bright glowsticks raving in the corridor of the train while others join in further down the carriage .
The Avanti West Coast train had left Preston at 11.11am last Sunday but could not reach Birmingham because the storm had damaged overhead wires of another train on the track .
Further warnings have been issued for this weekend as Storm Dennis threatens to lash the region @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A spokesman for Avanti West Coast said : “ The first train , as a result of damage to its overhead equipment , was declared a failure .
“ A train in the opposite direction was used , as in common practice , to perform a train evacuation .
“ A rescue engine was sent and Network Rail engineers undertook work to repair the damage.
” Storm Ciara caused havoc across the country last weekend and hit Birmingham particularly hard with falling trees , closed roads , flooding and attractions shutting down .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ from their enclosure at West Midland Safari Park as a result of the storm and killed 16 animals - deer and sheep .

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This is the uplifting moment frustrated passengers start dancing on a Birmingham bound train which was stuck for five hours during Storm Ciara.
The video was captured by another passenger and shows women with bright glowsticks raving in the corridor of the train while others join in further down the carriage.
The Avanti West Coast train had left Preston at 11.11am last Sunday but could not reach Birmingham because the storm had damaged overhead wires of another train on the track.
Further warnings have been issued for this weekend as Storm Dennis threatens to lash the region with strong winds and heavy rain.
A spokesman for Avanti West Coast said: “The first train, as a result of damage to its overhead equipment, was declared a failure.
“A train in the opposite direction was used, as in common practice, to perform a train evacuation.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
“A rescue engine was sent and Network Rail engineers undertook work to repair the damage.”
Storm Ciara caused havoc across the country last weekend and hit Birmingham particularly hard with falling trees, closed roads, flooding and attractions shutting down.
It has also emerged wild dogs escaped from their enclosure at West Midland Safari Park as a result of the storm and killed 16 animals - deer and sheep.


birminghammail--2020-02-14--Man named Storm Denniss brutally trolled ahead of weekend weather blast

A man called Storm Denniss says he is life is being made a misery by online trolls angry about the impending bad weather .
The Met Office has predicted 1,200-mile wide area of low pressure , christened Storm Dennis , will bring a month of rainfall in just 24 hours when it hits the UK tomorrow .
But ever since the area of bad weather was named , Storm Denniss , 24 , has been battered by sarcastic remarks on social media .
Remarks from complete strangers have begged him not to wreak havoc with more than 50 messages receive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Alright mate , not being funny but if your [ sic ] planning on blowing sh*t around my town this week you better think twice !
`` FFS Dennis think about it . ''
Another said : `` Hey storm dennis do n't be showing your face at the weekend I do n't want to be blown over and be rolling down hill like sonic the hedgehog . ''
One bloke wrote : `` Do n't be selfish to others go anger management before the weekend I 'm begging you . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ maker from Whitby , Yorkshire , is taking it all in jest and believes people are just having a laugh .
He said : “ I found it hilarious when the storm was named after me and my family started making jokes about it .
“ The next day I started getting random messages from people I ’ ve never even heard of .
They went into my spam folder on Facebook .
“ People are definitely messaging me in a light-hearted way and I will get more because the storm has not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had loads of messages from people calling me names .
I just sit there scrolling through it and find it hilarious .
“ I know people aren ’ t being serious and are just having a laugh .
It ’ s cool to have a storm named after me to be honest .
I have joked that I want it to be a storm to remember now it has my name to it .
“ I will keep my eye on how the storm progresses and I won ’ t be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over .
I imagine if it does cause damage then it ’ ll only get worse too .
“ I am concerned about how much damage it will cause and I do hope it won ’ t be too bad.
” Storm , who has a partner , Shelby Mcormack , 23 , said he first became aware he shares a name with the weather movement when a friend tagged him in a Facebook post .
Other messages he has received have included one which said : `` Heard your [ sic ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bother we do n't want it w*nker . ''
Another bloke added : `` I swear if you wreak my garden like Ciara I 'm gon na f*cking flip !
!
! ''
One wrote : `` Please do n't f*ck my fence this weekend !
Only just been repaired . ''
Another wrote : `` Hi can you do me a favour and try avoiding west Yorkshire this week we have already had a battering with the weather this past week .
Thanks . ''

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A man called Storm Denniss says he is life is being made a misery by online trolls angry about the impending bad weather.
The Met Office has predicted 1,200-mile wide area of low pressure, christened Storm Dennis, will bring a month of rainfall in just 24 hours when it hits the UK tomorrow.
But ever since the area of bad weather was named, Storm Denniss, 24, has been battered by sarcastic remarks on social media.
Remarks from complete strangers have begged him not to wreak havoc with more than 50 messages receive din a day.
One said: "Alright mate, not being funny but if your [sic] planning on blowing sh*t around my town this week you better think twice!
"FFS Dennis think about it."
Another said: "Hey storm dennis don't be showing your face at the weekend I don't want to be blown over and be rolling down hill like sonic the hedgehog."
One bloke wrote: "Don't be selfish to others go anger management before the weekend I'm begging you."
Thankfully Storm, 24, a furniture maker from Whitby, Yorkshire, is taking it all in jest and believes people are just having a laugh.
He said: “I found it hilarious when the storm was named after me and my family started making jokes about it.
“The next day I started getting random messages from people I’ve never even heard of. They went into my spam folder on Facebook.
“People are definitely messaging me in a light-hearted way and I will get more because the storm has not even started yet. I’ve had loads of messages from people calling me names. I just sit there scrolling through it and find it hilarious.
“I know people aren’t being serious and are just having a laugh. It’s cool to have a storm named after me to be honest. I have joked that I want it to be a storm to remember now it has my name to it.
“I will keep my eye on how the storm progresses and I won’t be able to escape these messages until it’s over. I imagine if it does cause damage then it’ll only get worse too.
“I am concerned about how much damage it will cause and I do hope it won’t be too bad.”
Storm, who has a partner, Shelby Mcormack, 23, said he first became aware he shares a name with the weather movement when a friend tagged him in a Facebook post.
Other messages he has received have included one which said: "Heard your [sic] sending a storm this weekend don't bother we don't want it w*nker."
Another bloke added: "I swear if you wreak my garden like Ciara I'm gonna f*cking flip!!!"
One wrote: "Please don't f*ck my fence this weekend! Only just been repaired."
Another wrote: "Hi can you do me a favour and try avoiding west Yorkshire this week we have already had a battering with the weather this past week. Thanks."


birminghammail--2020-02-14--Brummies rage over no Love Island stars being from Birmingham - but one viewer reckons they know why

Love Island is set to end next weekend - and before it does , Brummies have all been left complaining about the lack of city representation .
The ITV2 reality series returned to the channel last month , hosted by Laura Whitmore , and filmed from a shiny new villa in Cape Town , in South Africa .
Viewers saw the likes of Callum , from Manchester , and Shaughna , from London , enter the villa , along with Mike , a former Greater Manchester Police officer , and Paige , Lewis Capaldi 's ex-girlfriend from Scotland .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - and that fact has only been reinforced as the days trotted by .
Brummies have tuned in , patiently waiting for a city singleton to appear in the villa , but there has been no such luck .
Casa Amor came and went , with no Brummie or Black Country contestant in sight , and there were plenty of other late arrivals , too - Jamie , the two Lukes , Demi and Wallace - but none from the 0121 area code .
`` When are they going to put someone from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loveisland '' wrote one Twitter user .
A second added : `` Love Island producers sure love their Essex/London women don ’ t they ?
Definitely more of them than anywhere else !
Still no contestant from Birmingham this series yet ... # loveisland '' '' Could probs count on one hand how many love island contestants in history have been from Birmingham , '' added another .
Another asked : `` Do people from birmingham just not apply for loveisland or are we just not liked ? ''
`` Put some girl @ @ @ @ @ @ @ begged .
`` Why ’ s there never any piece from Birmingham on here maaaan !
! ''
another asked .
But one Love Island viewer reckons they 've worked out why Birmingham girls and boys are n't featured - simply : they 're too smart and grounded .
The social media user reasoned : `` It ’ s because Birmingham girls are too smart and grounded to land on shows like this . ''
But this was n't good enough for some - with another writing : `` Why aren ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Is there gona be anyone in this from north of Birmingham ? ''
another asked .

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Love Island is set to end next weekend - and before it does, Brummies have all been left complaining about the lack of city representation.
The ITV2 reality series returned to the channel last month, hosted by Laura Whitmore, and filmed from a shiny new villa in Cape Town, in South Africa.
Viewers saw the likes of Callum, from Manchester, and Shaughna, from London, enter the villa, along with Mike, a former Greater Manchester Police officer, and Paige, Lewis Capaldi's ex-girlfriend from Scotland.
But there was no Brummie to be found - and that fact has only been reinforced as the days trotted by.
Brummies have tuned in, patiently waiting for a city singleton to appear in the villa, but there has been no such luck.
Casa Amor came and went, with no Brummie or Black Country contestant in sight, and there were plenty of other late arrivals, too - Jamie, the two Lukes, Demi and Wallace - but none from the 0121 area code.
"When are they going to put someone from Birmingham in love island?! #loveisland" wrote one Twitter user.
(Image: ITV)
A second added: "Love Island producers sure love their Essex/London women don’t they? Definitely more of them than anywhere else! Still no contestant from Birmingham this series yet... #loveisland"
"Could probs count on one hand how many love island contestants in history have been from Birmingham," added another.
"They’re not ratin my city."
Another asked: "Do people from birmingham just not apply for loveisland or are we just not liked?"
"Put some girl from Birmingham in the villa" another begged.
"Why’s there never any piece from Birmingham on here maaaan!!" another asked.
But one Love Island viewer reckons they've worked out why Birmingham girls and boys aren't featured - simply: they're too smart and grounded.
The social media user reasoned: "It’s because Birmingham girls are too smart and grounded to land on shows like this."
But this wasn't good enough for some - with another writing: "Why aren’t there any girls from Birmingham?"
"Is there gona be anyone in this from north of Birmingham?" another asked.
Love Island returns to ITV2 tonight at 9pm.


birminghammail--2020-02-14--'A tragedy' - Furious shoppers react as M&S set to close flagship Solihull store

Shoppers have reacted with dismay to the bombshell news that Marks and Spencer 's flagship store in Solihull town centre is to close next year .
The family favourite has been a staple in Mell Square for several decades , with many locals growing up with fond memories of the retailer .
Staff were informed on Wednesday ( February 12 ) of the closure plans but M & S has said all workers will transfer to its Sears Retail Park store in nearby Shirley , which is due to be expanded .
BirminghamLive asked shoppers in the town centre what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said they were 'sad ' and 'shocked ' but others said it was just the latest death knell to hit the High Street .
M & S fan Zoe Bradley said : `` Marks & Spencer IS Solihull .
It 's part of British society .
`` It will be difficult for the older generation to travel to Shirley . ''
Friends Angela Orchard and Jane O'Gara , from Shirley , were enjoying a coffee outside the new Costa Coffee in the centre .
`` I always go in Marks for clothes and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do now ? ''
Jane said although she lived 'on the doorstep ' of the M & S store in Shirley , she did n't shop there for food .
`` It 's a shame it 's closing but it 's not helping having too many coffee places here , '' she said .
Another shopper said she was n't surprised as the retailer was 'far too expensive ' .
`` Shops close all the time .
I do have clothes that I bought 20 years ago from Marks and still wear but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
`` There is a lovely store in Northfield and the staff are are lovely as well .
It 's massive .
`` I think people are a bit snobby in the Solihull one . ''
Elaine Enderby , from Monkspath , started at the popular M & S store as a Saturday girl 'many years ago ' .
`` I 'd say the store has been there for 50 years , '' she said .
`` When I finished my A levels , I was offered a place on their trainee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I think this idea of closing things down all of the time is to redevelop .
`` I do n't buy online so I 'm not happy at all . ''
And husband and wife Rita and Mike Barlow were vocal in their dismay saying there would soon be 'nothing left ' in Solihull .
`` We will miss it , '' said Rita .
`` But I think Mell Square has been ruined these days .
I liked it before with the fountain in the middle .
`` When I come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it will be good for Shirley to have a bigger store . ''
But Mike thought that shoppers would save on parking by going to the retailer 's Shirley branch .
`` It 's free parking there .
It 's expensive to park in Solihull , '' he said .
Andy Barber , M & S Head of Region for West Midlands , explained the retailer 's decision .
He said : “ Shopping habits are changing , so we ’ re reshaping our store estate to ensure it meets the needs of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` As part of this transformation , we will be expanding our M & S Sears Retail Park store to offer customers a bigger and better food offer , a new clothing department and a large M & S Café .
`` The new and improved store will be finished during summer 2021 and , in line with the expansion , our existing store on Mell Square in Solihull will close once the development is complete . ''
“ We appreciate this will be disappointing news for some , but we believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a sustainable future in Solihull and the best possible offer for customers . ''
Commenting on job losses , Mr Barber added : `` All our Mell Square colleagues will move across to our expanded Sears Retail Park store when it opens and we will keep the community updated as the works progress.
” Melanie Palmer , Chief Executive of the Solihull Business Improvement District , said : “ This is terribly sad news that one of the town ’ s favourite high street brands has decided to leave in order to expand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Marks and Spencer ’ s loyal regular visitors will be very disappointed to hear the news but may also use this opportunity to explore the alternative food , clothing , homeware and café options on offer within the safe environment of Solihull town centre .
“ We have to remember that the face of retail is changing and the transformation and investment steps that are already in place for the town centre will continue to attract existing visitors and a wider reach to include a new audience .
`` Solihull will continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a vibrant heart of the region .
”

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Shoppers have reacted with dismay to the bombshell news that Marks and Spencer's flagship store in Solihull town centre is to close next year.
The family favourite has been a staple in Mell Square for several decades, with many locals growing up with fond memories of the retailer.
Staff were informed on Wednesday (February 12) of the closure plans but M&S has said all workers will transfer to its Sears Retail Park store in nearby Shirley, which is due to be expanded.
BirminghamLive asked shoppers in the town centre what the news means to them.
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
Many said they were 'sad' and 'shocked' but others said it was just the latest death knell to hit the High Street.
M&S fan Zoe Bradley said: "Marks & Spencer IS Solihull. It's part of British society.
"It will be difficult for the older generation to travel to Shirley."
Friends Angela Orchard and Jane O'Gara, from Shirley, were enjoying a coffee outside the new Costa Coffee in the centre.
"I'm disgusted,' said Angela.
"I always go in Marks for clothes and food. I wonder what people will do now?"
Jane said although she lived 'on the doorstep' of the M&S store in Shirley, she didn't shop there for food.
"It's a shame it's closing but it's not helping having too many coffee places here," she said.
Another shopper said she wasn't surprised as the retailer was 'far too expensive'.
"Shops close all the time. I do have clothes that I bought 20 years ago from Marks and still wear but shops come and go," she said.
"There is a lovely store in Northfield and the staff are are lovely as well. It's massive.
"I think people are a bit snobby in the Solihull one."
Elaine Enderby, from Monkspath, started at the popular M&S store as a Saturday girl 'many years ago'.
"I'd say the store has been there for 50 years," she said.
"When I finished my A levels, I was offered a place on their trainee management scheme
"It's a tragedy. I think this idea of closing things down all of the time is to redevelop.
"I don't buy online so I'm not happy at all."
And husband and wife Rita and Mike Barlow were vocal in their dismay saying there would soon be 'nothing left' in Solihull.
"We will miss it," said Rita. "But I think Mell Square has been ruined these days. I liked it before with the fountain in the middle.
"When I come into Solihull I will miss it but it will be good for Shirley to have a bigger store."
But Mike thought that shoppers would save on parking by going to the retailer's Shirley branch.
"It's free parking there. It's expensive to park in Solihull," he said.
Andy Barber, M&S Head of Region for West Midlands, explained the retailer's decision.
He said: “Shopping habits are changing, so we’re reshaping our store estate to ensure it meets the needs of customers today – and those of tomorrow.
"As part of this transformation, we will be expanding our M&S Sears Retail Park store to offer customers a bigger and better food offer, a new clothing department and a large M&S Café.
"The new and improved store will be finished during summer 2021 and, in line with the expansion, our existing store on Mell Square in Solihull will close once the development is complete."
“We appreciate this will be disappointing news for some, but we believe this is the right decision to ensure a sustainable future in Solihull and the best possible offer for customers."
Commenting on job losses, Mr Barber added: "All our Mell Square colleagues will move across to our expanded Sears Retail Park store when it opens and we will keep the community updated as the works progress.”
Melanie Palmer, Chief Executive of the Solihull Business Improvement District, said: “This is terribly sad news that one of the town’s favourite high street brands has decided to leave in order to expand its presence at a retail park.
“Marks and Spencer’s loyal regular visitors will be very disappointed to hear the news but may also use this opportunity to explore the alternative food, clothing, homeware and café options on offer within the safe environment of Solihull town centre.
“We have to remember that the face of retail is changing and the transformation and investment steps that are already in place for the town centre will continue to attract existing visitors and a wider reach to include a new audience.
"Solihull will continue to be ahead of the curve as a vibrant heart of the region.”