birminghammail--2020-01-24--WhatsApp will stop working on these iPhones and Android devices next week

Message service WhatsApp will stop working on millions of smartphones next week .
The popular service has already said it would not be supporting a number of devices on December 31 , but from February 1 users on some other iPhones and Android smartphones will no longer be able to create new accounts or reverify existing accounts .
This includes phones running on Android versions 2.3.7 and older , and iPhones on iOS 8 or older .
Thankfully , most smartphones are compatible with more up-to-date operating systems , so devices should be updated ahead of February 1 , reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 9 is available for iPhones going back as far as the iPhone 4s .
To find out which operating system your iPhone uses , go to Settings , then General , then Software Update - your current version will be displayed there .
Meanwhile , on Android , you can find out your operating system , by going to Settings , then About Phone , then Software Info .
The news comes just days after WhatsApp stopped support for Windows smartphones .
WhatsApp said : `` You 'll no longer be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ December 31 , 2019 , and WhatsApp might not be available in the Microsoft Store after July 1 , 2019 . ''

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Message service WhatsApp will stop working on millions of smartphones next week.
The popular service has already said it would not be supporting a number of devices on December 31, but from February 1 users on some other iPhones and Android smartphones will no longer be able to create new accounts or reverify existing accounts.
This includes phones running on Android versions 2.3.7 and older, and iPhones on iOS 8 or older.
Thankfully, most smartphones are compatible with more up-to-date operating systems, so devices should be updated ahead of February 1, reports the Mirror.
For example, iOS 9 is available for iPhones going back as far as the iPhone 4s.
To find out which operating system your iPhone uses, go to Settings, then General, then Software Update - your current version will be displayed there.
Meanwhile, on Android, you can find out your operating system, by going to Settings, then About Phone, then Software Info.
The news comes just days after WhatsApp stopped support for Windows smartphones.
WhatsApp said: "You'll no longer be able to use all Windows Phone operating systems after December 31, 2019, and WhatsApp might not be available in the Microsoft Store after July 1, 2019."


birminghammail--2020-01-24--Spanish Storm Gloria death toll rises to 12 with three still missing

The death toll from a storm that devastated the eastern part of Spain this week has risen to at least 12 , it has been reported .
Emergency services for the north-eastern Catalonia region said a fourth death caused by Storm Gloria in the region had been confirmed .
Rescuers are still searching for three missing people in the Balearic Islands and for a fishing boat with six on board that has gone missing off Spain 's southern coast .
A British man and a Spaniard are feared to have been swept away by high waves on the island of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is missing on the nearby island of Majorca .
Government official Lucrecio Fernandez said an overnight search by Spanish rescuers for the missing fishing boat is continuing with the assistance of a Moroccan frigate .
The storm has lasted for six days , accompanied by heavy winds , snow and hail .
Weather authorities said the worst of it had passed on Wednesday , although some areas of southern Spain are under a weather warning for rain and wind .
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is meeting with his cabinet to discuss aid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were jetted into to storm-hit parts of the country after stocks of fresh produce ran low .
Between Sunday and Tuesday around 20 cargo planes delivered more than 300,000 kilos of food to Majorca , Ibiza and Minorca .

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The death toll from a storm that devastated the eastern part of Spain this week has risen to at least 12, it has been reported.
Emergency services for the north-eastern Catalonia region said a fourth death caused by Storm Gloria in the region had been confirmed.
Rescuers are still searching for three missing people in the Balearic Islands and for a fishing boat with six on board that has gone missing off Spain's southern coast.
A British man and a Spaniard are feared to have been swept away by high waves on the island of Ibiza, authorities said. Another Spaniard is missing on the nearby island of Majorca.
Government official Lucrecio Fernandez said an overnight search by Spanish rescuers for the missing fishing boat is continuing with the assistance of a Moroccan frigate.
The storm has lasted for six days, accompanied by heavy winds, snow and hail.
Weather authorities said the worst of it had passed on Wednesday, although some areas of southern Spain are under a weather warning for rain and wind.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is meeting with his cabinet to discuss aid for the hardest-hit regions.
Food supplies were jetted into to storm-hit parts of the country after stocks of fresh produce ran low. Between Sunday and Tuesday around 20 cargo planes delivered more than 300,000 kilos of food to Majorca, Ibiza and Minorca.


birminghammail--2020-01-24--Polish airline LOT buys former Thomas Cook carrier Condor

The owner of Polish airline LOT is taking over German carrier Condor , a subsidiary of collapsed tour operator Thomas Cook .
The acquisition by LOT owner PGL is expected to close by April once official approval is received .
Value of the transaction was not revealed .
However , the German government reportedly granted Condor a 380 million euro ( £320 million ) bridging loan to keep it going through the winter and give it time to find a new investor after British owner Thomas Cook collapsed in September .
Condor and its prospective Polish owner said `` PGL @ @ @ @ @ @ @ repay the loan '' .
Condor , which has been profitable , has nearly 60 planes and 4,900 employees .
The airline , based in Frankfurt , was a subsidiary of Thomas Cook , and operated regular leisure services to destinations in Europe and the Caribbean .
It often flew from Birmingham on behalf of its parent company It is now set to become one of Europe 's largest leisure airlines following an uncertain few months following the collapse of Thomas Cook in September .
Other parts of the Thomas Cook group have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demise .
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC owner Fosun , which also owns Club Med , purchased the Thomas Cook brand for £11million last November .
The deal also included Cook ’ s hotel brands Casa Cook and Cook ’ s Club .

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The owner of Polish airline LOT is taking over German carrier Condor, a subsidiary of collapsed tour operator Thomas Cook.
The acquisition by LOT owner PGL is expected to close by April once official approval is received. Value of the transaction was not revealed.
However, the German government reportedly granted Condor a 380 million euro (£320 million) bridging loan to keep it going through the winter and give it time to find a new investor after British owner Thomas Cook collapsed in September.
Condor and its prospective Polish owner said "PGL's investment will allow Condor to fully repay the loan".
Condor, which has been profitable, has nearly 60 planes and 4,900 employees.
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The airline, based in Frankfurt, was a subsidiary of Thomas Cook, and operated regular leisure services to destinations in Europe and the Caribbean. It often flew from Birmingham on behalf of its parent company
It is now set to become one of Europe's largest leisure airlines following an uncertain few months following the collapse of Thomas Cook in September.
Other parts of the Thomas Cook group have been sold off since the firm's demise.
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC owner Fosun, which also owns Club Med, purchased the Thomas Cook brand for £11million last November. The deal also included Cook’s hotel brands Casa Cook and Cook’s Club.


birminghammail--2020-01-24--Midlands teacher 'trapped' in coronavirus ridden Wuhan terrified to leave home

A teacher from the Midlands has spoken out over beings trapped in the epicentre of China 's coronavirus outbreak .
Kharn Lambert , who lives in Wuhan , has voiced his concern about leaving his home as hundreds more locals are infected every day .
The PE teacher , from Leicestershire , is concerned about his 81-year-old grandmother , Veronica Theobald .
The director of Public Health England said it was `` highly likely '' cases of the deadly virus - which has killed 17 and infected hundreds - would be seen in the UK .
Wuhan , with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been restricted by an unprecedented and indefinite lockdown in an attempt to halt the spread of the virus .
Mirror Online reports Veronica is visiting him from the UK and is unable to travel home because flights have been grounded until further notice .
Lambert , 31 , ventured out of his home for the first time in days on Friday to buy food , and he wore a mask and immediately washed his clothes and had a shower when he returned .
The 31-year-old said fear had settled over the city of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down in a desperate bid to control the SARS-like virus that has killed at least 26 so far .
Mr Lambert said the city 's normally bustling streets are now `` dead '' with public transport halted and people forced to stay in Wuhan during the Lunar New Year holiday , which is usually filled with public celebrations and feasts .
Residents have been told not to travel and the streets are largely deserted , creating an eerie scene that is like something out of a Hollywood film .
Mr Lambert , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years , told Mirror Online from his home : `` It 's hard to describe the feeling really , it 's not like anything I 've experienced before , knowing that you 're in a city that is essentially a no go zone seems like something from a movie .
`` At the moment I do n't have any personal fears , I am doing what I can to keep myself safe .
`` My only fear is my grandmother , she is 81 and visiting me here in Wuhan , she has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She was due to fly home next Monday , but her flight was cancelled .
She has enough medication to last her another week or so , but I am worried about how I am going to get her more medication .
`` However , I am in contact with the British Embassy to resolve the situation , and hopefully get her more medication or evacuate her from the city . ''
Mr Lambert said he left his home for the first time in days on Friday to stock up on supplies and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protect himself .
He said : `` I left the house for the first time today .
I had to go and get some food shopping , but as soon as I got home I wiped down all the packaging with disinfectant , threw all my clothes straight in the wash and showered .
`` I was scared that I might bring something into the house that would infect my grandmother .
`` Essentially I just wore my every day clothes and a mask , I just made sure that I did n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while I was out . ''
Describing the mood in Wuhan , he said : `` The atmosphere is very sombre , Wuhan is normally a vibrant city , but I think people are starting to understand the seriousness of the situation now and only leaving house if absolutely necessary .
`` The majority of restaurants , bars , entertainment centres are closed , those that are open are empty .
`` Yesterday , there was a sense of panic and fear , but I think that was caused by the way the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lockdown started to trickle out around 2am in the morning , eight hours before the lockdown started , but most people were in bed at that time so essentially they only had three or four hours to prepare for it when they woke up .
`` That 's where the panic or fear set in for most people and that 's why we saw people dashing for the supermarkets and we saw all of these scuffles .
`` But I went to the supermarket today and the atmosphere as I said is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is hoping his grandmother will be able to fly back to the UK soon , and he is n't sure if he will join her .
He said : `` I am unsure about what I will do at this moment .
I think I will keep an eye on the situation and listen to the advice of the Foreign Office and my employers . ''
About 300 to 500 Britons live in Wuhan , he said .
Mr Lambert hailed the medics who have been run off their feet working on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prevent the virus from spreading .
He said : `` It 's easy to bemoan and criticise the response from the government here in China , but this really could n't have happened at worse time for China , and I do n't think they could have contained it any better than what they have .
`` People have been travelling for weeks and weeks preparing in advance for the Chinese New Year , so I want I just want to say I am with Wuhan , and I want to thank all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dealing with this crisis . ''

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A teacher from the Midlands has spoken out over beings trapped in the epicentre of China's coronavirus outbreak.
Kharn Lambert, who lives in Wuhan, has voiced his concern about leaving his home as hundreds more locals are infected every day.
The PE teacher, from Leicestershire, is concerned about his 81-year-old grandmother, Veronica Theobald.
The director of Public Health England said it was "highly likely" cases of the deadly virus - which has killed 17 and infected hundreds - would be seen in the UK.
Wuhan, with a population of approximately 11 million, has been restricted by an unprecedented and indefinite lockdown in an attempt to halt the spread of the virus.
Mirror Online reports Veronica is visiting him from the UK and is unable to travel home because flights have been grounded until further notice.
(Image: Getty Images)
Lambert, 31, ventured out of his home for the first time in days on Friday to buy food, and he wore a mask and immediately washed his clothes and had a shower when he returned.
The 31-year-old said fear had settled over the city of 11million people, which has been locked down in a desperate bid to control the SARS-like virus that has killed at least 26 so far.
Mr Lambert said the city's normally bustling streets are now "dead" with public transport halted and people forced to stay in Wuhan during the Lunar New Year holiday, which is usually filled with public celebrations and feasts.
(Image: Getty Images)
Residents have been told not to travel and the streets are largely deserted, creating an eerie scene that is like something out of a Hollywood film.
Mr Lambert, who has been teaching in Wuhan for six years, told Mirror Online from his home: "It's hard to describe the feeling really, it's not like anything I've experienced before, knowing that you're in a city that is essentially a no go zone seems like something from a movie.
"At the moment I don't have any personal fears, I am doing what I can to keep myself safe.
"My only fear is my grandmother, she is 81 and visiting me here in Wuhan, she has COPD and is very vulnerable.
"She was due to fly home next Monday, but her flight was cancelled. She has enough medication to last her another week or so, but I am worried about how I am going to get her more medication.
"However, I am in contact with the British Embassy to resolve the situation, and hopefully get her more medication or evacuate her from the city."
Mr Lambert said he left his home for the first time in days on Friday to stock up on supplies and he took a number of precautions to protect himself.
He said: "I left the house for the first time today. I had to go and get some food shopping, but as soon as I got home I wiped down all the packaging with disinfectant, threw all my clothes straight in the wash and showered.
"I was scared that I might bring something into the house that would infect my grandmother.
"Essentially I just wore my every day clothes and a mask, I just made sure that I didn't come into close contact with other people while I was out."
Describing the mood in Wuhan, he said: "The atmosphere is very sombre, Wuhan is normally a vibrant city, but I think people are starting to understand the seriousness of the situation now and only leaving house if absolutely necessary.
"The majority of restaurants, bars, entertainment centres are closed, those that are open are empty.
"Yesterday, there was a sense of panic and fear, but I think that was caused by the way the lockdown was handled.
"News about the lockdown started to trickle out around 2am in the morning, eight hours before the lockdown started, but most people were in bed at that time so essentially they only had three or four hours to prepare for it when they woke up.
"That's where the panic or fear set in for most people and that's why we saw people dashing for the supermarkets and we saw all of these scuffles.
"But I went to the supermarket today and the atmosphere as I said is very sombre now."
Mr Lambert is hoping his grandmother will be able to fly back to the UK soon, and he isn't sure if he will join her.
He said: "I am unsure about what I will do at this moment. I think I will keep an eye on the situation and listen to the advice of the Foreign Office and my employers."
About 300 to 500 Britons live in Wuhan, he said.
Mr Lambert hailed the medics who have been run off their feet working on the front line to treat infected patients and prevent the virus from spreading.
He said: "It's easy to bemoan and criticise the response from the government here in China, but this really couldn't have happened at worse time for China, and I don't think they could have contained it any better than what they have.
"People have been travelling for weeks and weeks preparing in advance for the Chinese New Year, so I want I just want to say I am with Wuhan, and I want to thank all those on the front line that are dealing with this crisis."


birminghammail--2020-01-24--The reaction that should anger Wolves after harsh defeat to Liverpool

The one word that keeps cropping up following Wolves ’ defeat to Liverpool - proud .
Proud of the performance and the way that Nuno Espirito Santo ’ s fearless squad went toe-to-toe with the best team in the world and a team that will arguably go down as the best in the history of the English game .
Social media can be a dark place afer a football team lose a game , Wolves are no different to that .
But the reaction on Thursday night and Friday morning was an unusually positive one .
There is absolutely no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in waiting had passed their biggest test of the season in winning 2-1 at Molineux .
Through Adama Traore , Pedro Neto and Raul Jimenez , Liverpool were well and truly rattled .
For much of the second half , the Reds were pinned back – Virgil van Dijk ’ s aura of invincibility eluding him as wave after wave of Wolves attack came at him .
But Wolves were unable to convert that performance into a result when Roberto Firmino capitalised on a defensive mix up to steal all three points .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ fog at Molineux , the vast majority of the home supporters had stayed to give their players a standing ovation , quite rightly .
However , a cursory glance at the old gold shirts on the pitch showed that there was no glory in brave defeat for them .
Raul Jimenez stood motionless for well over two minutes , wondering how he had ended up on the losing side .
Compliments have flooded in since the game ended , Liverpool fans have filled with social media , with the same type of message @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve played ’ , ‘ They really worried us ’ .
But for all those platitudes , Wolves were left empty handed .
For Wolves to move to the next level , which is the aim of the hugely ambitious board – and the target of the vastly talented starting XI assembled by Nuno , there is no longer room for glorious defeat .
It ’ s the second time this season , after falling to Spurs in eerily similar circumstances , that Wolves have been lauded and lost .
There is still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the plucky underdogs .
Yes , they were quite rightly the outsiders , but if they are to force their way into the top four , that attitude will have to shift .
Would the reaction be the same had Chelsea or Spurs lost like that ?
You 'd say not .
It was two defensive mistakes which ultimately cost them on Thursday .
So for all of the praise on their overall performance , deficiencies were still clear to see .
This is , unquestionably , the best side Wolves have had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ step is to not only be patted on the head by Liverpool players and fans , but to start consistently getting results against them .
Feeling proud is fine , but now Wolves need to realise that these are the teams they are now directly in competition with .
Points over pride is the order of the day .

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The one word that keeps cropping up following Wolves’ defeat to Liverpool - proud.
Proud of the performance and the way that Nuno Espirito Santo’s fearless squad went toe-to-toe with the best team in the world and a team that will arguably go down as the best in the history of the English game.
Social media can be a dark place afer a football team lose a game, Wolves are no different to that. But the reaction on Thursday night and Friday morning was an unusually positive one.
There is absolutely no doubt that Jurgen Klopp and his champions in waiting had passed their biggest test of the season in winning 2-1 at Molineux.
Through Adama Traore, Pedro Neto and Raul Jimenez, Liverpool were well and truly rattled. For much of the second half, the Reds were pinned back – Virgil van Dijk’s aura of invincibility eluding him as wave after wave of Wolves attack came at him.
But Wolves were unable to convert that performance into a result when Roberto Firmino capitalised on a defensive mix up to steal all three points.
As the final whistle pierced through the fog at Molineux, the vast majority of the home supporters had stayed to give their players a standing ovation, quite rightly.
However, a cursory glance at the old gold shirts on the pitch showed that there was no glory in brave defeat for them. Raul Jimenez stood motionless for well over two minutes, wondering how he had ended up on the losing side.
Compliments have flooded in since the game ended, Liverpool fans have filled with social media, with the same type of message: ‘The best team we’ve played’, ‘They really worried us’. But for all those platitudes, Wolves were left empty handed.
For Wolves to move to the next level, which is the aim of the hugely ambitious board – and the target of the vastly talented starting XI assembled by Nuno, there is no longer room for glorious defeat.
It’s the second time this season, after falling to Spurs in eerily similar circumstances, that Wolves have been lauded and lost.
There is still a feeling amongst some that Wolves are the plucky underdogs. Yes, they were quite rightly the outsiders, but if they are to force their way into the top four, that attitude will have to shift.
Would the reaction be the same had Chelsea or Spurs lost like that? You'd say not.
It was two defensive mistakes which ultimately cost them on Thursday. So for all of the praise on their overall performance, deficiencies were still clear to see.
This is, unquestionably, the best side Wolves have had in a generation and now the next step is to not only be patted on the head by Liverpool players and fans, but to start consistently getting results against them.
Feeling proud is fine, but now Wolves need to realise that these are the teams they are now directly in competition with. Points over pride is the order of the day.


birminghammail--2020-01-24--Confirmed: West Ham make decision over West Brom loan star Grady Diangana

Grady Diangana will see out the season with West Bromwich Albion , head coach Slaven Bilic has confirmed .
After lengthy negotiations between Albion and Diangana 's parent club West Ham a deal has been struck which allows the 21-year-old to remain with Bilic 's squad for the entire season .
Jet-heeled winger Diangana has been a huge hit at The Hawthorns and there were concerns that West Ham may recall him this month .
Those concerns have now been put to bed and Bilic is absolutely delighted .
“ He is staying with us , '' Bilic said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ The club has done a good job , a brilliant job .
`` That ’ s what we ’ ve been trying to do and we ’ ve put a lot of effort in over the last six weeks to try and keep him with us at least until the end of the season .
That ’ s what he wanted , big time .
`` OK he got injured , as you know , but I ’ m so happy that he ’ s staying . ''
This is your round up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one-stop shop that will keep you updated on the latest goings on at the club and beyond .
Transfers , injuries , match-days and managers , we ’ ve got you covered .
We ’ ll be bringing the very latest on the Baggies throughout the week and around the clock .
Make sure you keep yourself updated with our handy daily catch up ... • Albion 's need for signings intensifies after Stoke - READ • Bilic admis there 's a 'mini crisis ' going on - READ For all your latest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transfer gossip , click here You can follow our West Brom reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com Diangana , who has five goals in 21 appearances this season , picked up the injury in Albion 's defeat to Stoke City on Monday night .
The winger has only recently returned from another lay-off but Bilic does n't expect to be without him for too long .
“ He should be back for a crucial stage of the season .
We are not talking about days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - we are talking about weeks .
“ You never know , but he ’ ll be back when we really need him .
We need him now - but the key information is that he ’ s staying with us .
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Grady Diangana will see out the season with West Bromwich Albion, head coach Slaven Bilic has confirmed.
After lengthy negotiations between Albion and Diangana's parent club West Ham a deal has been struck which allows the 21-year-old to remain with Bilic's squad for the entire season.
Jet-heeled winger Diangana has been a huge hit at The Hawthorns and there were concerns that West Ham may recall him this month.
Those concerns have now been put to bed and Bilic is absolutely delighted.
“He is staying with us," Bilic said. "We are delighted with that. The club has done a good job, a brilliant job.
"That’s what we’ve been trying to do and we’ve put a lot of effort in over the last six weeks to try and keep him with us at least until the end of the season. That’s what he wanted, big time.
"OK he got injured, as you know, but I’m so happy that he’s staying."
Diangana, who has five goals in 21 appearances this season, picked up the injury in Albion's defeat to Stoke City on Monday night.
The winger has only recently returned from another lay-off but Bilic doesn't expect to be without him for too long.
“He should be back for a crucial stage of the season. We are not talking about days, we are not talking about months - we are talking about weeks.
“You never know, but he’ll be back when we really need him. We need him now - but the key information is that he’s staying with us.”


birminghammail--2020-01-24--Serhou Guirassy in talks with Aston Villa's relegation rivals about loan switch - report

Aston Villa transfer target Serhou Guirassy is discussing a move to West Ham United , according to reports .
Sky Sports say the 23-year-old is in talks with the Hammers about a loan deal to take him to the London Stadium .
Earlier this morning it was reported that Brighton and Hove Albion were also in for the Amiens forward , with the French top tier side looking to offload the striker this month .
Leicester City were also linked with a move for Guirassy , who has scored four goals in 16 appearances this season .
Villa are looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bringing in Mbwana Samatta from Genk and the return to fitness of Keinan Davis , who has recovered from a hamstring injury .
He has replaced Wesley Moraes , who is out for the season with a serious knee injury .
Villa head coach Dean Smith would like to sign another forward with Christian Benteke of Crystal Palace and Chelsea 's Olivier Giroud linked with a move to B6 .
The Hammers are locked in a relegation battle with Villa and Brighton , with AFC Bournemouth sitting in 18th .
Only two points @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who are level with Brighton on 25 two clear of the relegation zone .

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Aston Villa transfer target Serhou Guirassy is discussing a move to West Ham United, according to reports.
Sky Sports say the 23-year-old is in talks with the Hammers about a loan deal to take him to the London Stadium.
Earlier this morning it was reported that Brighton and Hove Albion were also in for the Amiens forward, with the French top tier side looking to offload the striker this month.
Leicester City were also linked with a move for Guirassy, who has scored four goals in 16 appearances this season.
Villa are looking for a striker this month despite already bringing in Mbwana Samatta from Genk and the return to fitness of Keinan Davis, who has recovered from a hamstring injury.
He has replaced Wesley Moraes, who is out for the season with a serious knee injury.
Villa head coach Dean Smith would like to sign another forward with Christian Benteke of Crystal Palace and Chelsea's Olivier Giroud linked with a move to B6.
The Hammers are locked in a relegation battle with Villa and Brighton, with AFC Bournemouth sitting in 18th.
Only two points separate David Moyes' side and Villa, who are level with Brighton on 25 two clear of the relegation zone.


birminghammail--2020-01-24--Birmingham City man set for loan move - report

The 34-year-old stopper is poised to sign for the League One promotion chasers on loan for the rest of the @ @ @ @ @ Insider .
Stockdale has been out of favour at St Andrew 's under Pep Clotet @ @ @ @ @ to expire in the summer , could well have played his final game for the @ @ @ @ @ appearance so far this season came in Birmingham 's Carabao Cup first round defeat to @ @ @ @ @ had a brief loan spell at Wycombe last season , making two appearances .
Now @ @ @ @ @ be on his way back to Adams Park .
Gareth Ainsworth 's men are currently @ @ @ @ @ , only trailing leaders Rotherham United on goal difference .

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Birmingham City goalkeeper David Stockdale is reportedly set to join Wycombe Wanderers.
The 34-year-old stopper is poised to sign for the League One promotion chasers on loan for the rest of the season, according to Football Insider.
Stockdale has been out of favour at St Andrew's under Pep Clotet and with his contract due to expire in the summer, could well have played his final game for the club.
His only senior appearance so far this season came in Birmingham's Carabao Cup first round defeat to Portsmouth in August.
Stockdale had a brief loan spell at Wycombe last season, making two appearances.
Now it looks like he could be on his way back to Adams Park.
Gareth Ainsworth's men are currently second in the league table, only trailing leaders Rotherham United on goal difference.


birminghammail--2020-01-24--'He's top' - Slaven Bilic reveals news that will delight West Brom fans

Promising defender Dara O ’ Shea has agreed a new contract at West Bromwich Albion .
O ’ Shea , 20 , will sign a new three and a half year contract which will keep him at The Hawthorns until 2023 .
The centre-back has made three appearances under Slaven Bilic this season and the Croatian is a huge fan .
This is your round up of all things West Brom ; the one-stop shop that will keep you updated on the latest goings on at the club and beyond .
Transfers , injuries , match-days and managers , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ll be bringing the very latest on the Baggies throughout the week and around the clock .
Make sure you keep yourself updated with our handy daily catch up ... • Albion 's need for signings intensifies after Stoke - READ • Bilic admis there 's a 'mini crisis ' going on - READ For all your latest WBA news , opinion , analysis and transfer gossip , click here You can follow our West Brom reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com Speaking at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s FA Cup tie with West Ham , Bilic revealed O ’ Shea ’ s progression is the reason why Albion aren ’ t looking to sign an extra centre-back this month .
The youngster will continue to play back-up to senior trio Kyle Bartley , Ahmed Hegazi and Semi Ajayi during the second half of the campaign .
Bilic said : “ Dara has signed a new contract which is brilliant for us , I ’ m delighted with that .
“ He ’ s top and I love Dara .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting the players in those positions .
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birminghammail--2020-01-24--Mindfulness mattered for The Mayor of Tamworth as he joined My Life Naturals to let go of everyday s

Mindfulness mattered for The Mayor of Tamworth as he joined My Life Naturals to let go of everyday stress

The Mayor of Tamworth joined My Life Naturals on a nature walk as they connected with nature to let go of everyday stresses to improve mental health .
My Life Naturals is a Tamworth based organisation that aims to promote the sense of feeling well , sense of belonging and sense of feeling connected .
The Mayor of Tamworth , Richard Kingstone , joined founder Maleka Bibi and a group of others as they connected with nature in Wigginton Park .
During the Natural Mindfulness Walks Maleka guides attendees and shows them how to live in the present and accept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relaxed , refreshed and connected .
She helps attendees experience the health benefits of slowing down and connecting more deeply with nature to bring a greater sense of calm , clarity and inner peace .
The Mayor of Tamworth , Richard Kingstone said : “ What an amazing morning !
I had a great time with My Life Naturals .
“ Today I went and thoroughly enjoyed myself in Wigginton Park .
We need to look after our mental health and this group do just that .
Why not join them on their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We had a fun and relaxing time on our community Natural Mindfulness well-being walk with the Mayor of Tamworth .
“ Sincere thanks and heart felt gratitude to everyone who attended to make the morning such a memorable time .
“ We practiced letting go using bubbles and the mayor loved it .
“ It was magical and a great way to relax.
” Maleka , who was born in Bangladesh started the Mindfulness Walks five years ago after recovering from serious mental health issues and suicidal thoughts herself .
She said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it ’ s so beneficial health wise , it ’ s so important to relax naturally .
“ From when I was born you ’ d always find time under a tree or a bush because it ’ s where I felt connected to the world .
“ But I went through a bad childhood trauma .
I thought there was something drastically wrong with the world and I just shut myself off .
I didn ’ t open my eyes and I didn ’ t eat for a month .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after they die and my parents were already digging my grave .
“ But one day I was cuddled and held and shown love which made me open my eyes .
It ’ s so important to feel that connection and to be loved for who we are as an individual .
“ I started the Mindfulness Walks because I want to help people get to where I am and make a transformation .
“ I now want to live out my purpose to love and teach and notice what ’ s important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live in.
” Maleka loves leading the walks and helping make a difference to people lives .
She told the Herald : “ It ’ s amazing , I ’ m so humbled and so blessed .
If I ’ ve made a difference to one person then I ’ ve lived out my purpose .
“ I ’ m helping make changes and I ’ ve achieved my purpose , it ’ s what it ’ s all about.
” Maleka is now trying to encourage more local people to join her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , anxiety and stress .
She said : “ Please come along .
Please do not be afraid and come to someone who loves and cares.
” My Life Naturals are holding their next walk this weekend on Sunday , January 26 at Wilnecote Local Nature Reserve .
The walk will meet by the corner of Falcon and Watling Street at 2.15pm .
The walk is open to everyone and costs £10 with all proceeds going to the community engagement projects .
• For more information and to register your interest visit the @ @ @ @ @ @

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The Mayor of Tamworth joined My Life Naturals on a nature walk as they connected with nature to let go of everyday stresses to improve mental health.
My Life Naturals is a Tamworth based organisation that aims to promote the sense of feeling well, sense of belonging and sense of feeling connected.
The Mayor of Tamworth, Richard Kingstone, joined founder Maleka Bibi and a group of others as they connected with nature in Wigginton Park.
During the Natural Mindfulness Walks Maleka guides attendees and shows them how to live in the present and accept things without judgements in order to feel relaxed, refreshed and connected.
She helps attendees experience the health benefits of slowing down and connecting more deeply with nature to bring a greater sense of calm, clarity and inner peace.
The Mayor of Tamworth, Richard Kingstone said: “What an amazing morning! I had a great time with My Life Naturals.
“This super Tamworth company hold mental health and mindfulness walks.
“Today I went and thoroughly enjoyed myself in Wigginton Park. We need to look after our mental health and this group do just that. Why not join them on their next walk?”
Maleka added: “We had a fun and relaxing time on our community Natural Mindfulness well-being walk with the Mayor of Tamworth.
“Sincere thanks and heart felt gratitude to everyone who attended to make the morning such a memorable time.
“We practiced letting go using bubbles and the mayor loved it.
“It was magical and a great way to relax.”
Maleka, who was born in Bangladesh started the Mindfulness Walks five years ago after recovering from serious mental health issues and suicidal thoughts herself.
She said: “Nature is my therapy room and it’s so beneficial health wise, it’s so important to relax naturally.
“From when I was born you’d always find time under a tree or a bush because it’s where I felt connected to the world.
“But I went through a bad childhood trauma. I thought there was something drastically wrong with the world and I just shut myself off. I didn’t open my eyes and I didn’t eat for a month.
“In Bangladesh you bury someone 24 hours after they die and my parents were already digging my grave.
“But one day I was cuddled and held and shown love which made me open my eyes. It’s so important to feel that connection and to be loved for who we are as an individual.
“I started the Mindfulness Walks because I want to help people get to where I am and make a transformation.
“I now want to live out my purpose to love and teach and notice what’s important to us in the beautiful world we live in.”
Maleka loves leading the walks and helping make a difference to people lives.
She told the Herald: “It’s amazing, I’m so humbled and so blessed. If I’ve made a difference to one person then I’ve lived out my purpose.
“I’m helping make changes and I’ve achieved my purpose, it’s what it’s all about.”
Maleka is now trying to encourage more local people to join her on her walks to help overcome depression, anxiety and stress.
She said: “Please come along. Please do not be afraid and come to someone who loves and cares.”
My Life Naturals are holding their next walk this weekend on Sunday, January 26 at Wilnecote Local Nature Reserve.
The walk will meet by the corner of Falcon and Watling Street at 2.15pm.
The walk is open to everyone and costs £10 with all proceeds going to the community engagement projects.


birminghammail--2020-01-24--Man Utd make shock £4m move for Aston Villa transfer 'target' - report

Manchester United have made a move for Aston Villa transfer target Islam Slimani , according to reports .
The Daily Mail this morning have said Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side have made a shock enquiry about the availability of the Leicester City striker , who has also been linked with Villa this month .
But any move will cost them a £4 million loan fee .
Slimani is currently with AS Monaco and is enjoying the best form of his career since he made the £28 million move to City in 2016 .
He has scored seven goals in 13 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recording seven assists too .
It was reported yesterday that Monaco rejected an approach from Villa for Slimani , who is also said to be wanted by Tottenham Hotspur .
Monaco have a loan-to-buy agreement with City over Slimani , with Brendan Rodgers ' side looking to move the Algerian international on after an underwhelming three-and-a-half years at the King Power Stadium .
Slimani has netted just 13 goals in only 46 games for City and has also spent time out on loan at Newcastle United .
Monaco would like to be financially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this month .

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Manchester United have made a move for Aston Villa transfer target Islam Slimani, according to reports.
The Daily Mail this morning have said Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have made a shock enquiry about the availability of the Leicester City striker, who has also been linked with Villa this month.
But any move will cost them a £4 million loan fee.
Slimani is currently with AS Monaco and is enjoying the best form of his career since he made the £28 million move to City in 2016.
He has scored seven goals in 13 appearances in France's top tier, recording seven assists too.
It was reported yesterday that Monaco rejected an approach from Villa for Slimani, who is also said to be wanted by Tottenham Hotspur.
Monaco have a loan-to-buy agreement with City over Slimani, with Brendan Rodgers' side looking to move the Algerian international on after an underwhelming three-and-a-half years at the King Power Stadium.
Slimani has netted just 13 goals in only 46 games for City and has also spent time out on loan at Newcastle United.
Monaco would like to be financially compensated should Slimani depart the principality side this month.


birminghammail--2020-01-24--Police officer who can only poo once every two months needs £30,000 for vital bowel treatment

A police officer who can only poo once every two months due to a crippling bowel condition is trying to raise £30,000 for an operation to help relieve her ailment .
Anna Cowling can only eat soft foods and feels bloated after a single sip of water because and has constant sickness and nausea .
The 34-year-old was diagnosed with the chronic condition gastroparesis in 2017 , meaning her stomach takes longer than normal to digest food .
She is left with crippling pain in her joints and chronic bloating meaning she spends most of her time in hospital or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ condition has meant Anna has had to leave behind her dream job in the control room for the Met Police where she had worked since 2011 because of the pain .
She said : `` It 's just impossible to do anything .
When I 'm at home I 'm just constantly on the sofa , my parents have to do everything for me and I 'm always at hospital .
`` I can only eat soft foods so I 'll have a yogurt for breakfast , soup for lunch and then mashed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be really mashed , sometimes I have to put it through a blender .
`` I have a sip of water and I 'm bloated , I just feel really heavy in my stomach and I have pain on my spine .
I just want to feel better . ''
Anna has suffered with bowel and digestion issues ever since she was born .
She explained : `` Ever since I was born , I have always had difficulty going to the toilet , when was younger I would only go once a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I noticed quite a big change .
I was going to the toilet once a month and I would try taking laxatives but nothing would work .
`` Then it got worse in 2017 .
I was getting constant pains in my abdominal and my joints and I started going to the toilet every two months .
I could n't keep anything down . ''
In 2017 , Anna was diagnosed with multiple chronic illnesses including gastroparesis and Ehlers Danlos syndrome- a rare condition affecting the connective tissue in the body .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including a heart infection and Anna is in constant pain with her joints .
People with EDS are at a also higher risk of complications if they are put to sleep with anaesthetics during surgery , as sufferers bleed for much longer than others , making wounds harder to heal .
Anna added : `` They 're all separate but they all go hand in hand . ''
While there is currently no cure for gastroparesis , there a few things that can be done to improve the quality of life- but the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ option is a gastric pacemaker , which is performed in an NHS hospital in Essex , but costs around £30,000 .
The pacemaker would be fitted in the stomach and would speed up Anna 's gastric emptying but it needs to be replaced every ten years .
The second option is to under a Per-oral Pyloromyotomy procedure ( POP ) in America in a specialist bowel hospital .
This would snip part of the end of your stomach off allowing it to empty better but this treatment is not available in the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Anna said : `` That is the most effective option and it would hopefully improve my quality of life .
`` I just feel like it 's never ending , I 'm always in hospital .
Before I could never really sit and do nothing I was always out doing something but now I just feel so ill. '' Anna previously worked for easyJet and volunteered with the police for seven years before finally joining the control room and was also a special for Essex Police .
She said : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here , I might as well join !
I loved my job it was something I always wanted to do .
I would wake up and feel excited about going into work .
`` If I can get this surgery I 'd love to return even if it 's just part time . ''
Anna is now trying to raise money to pay for the treatment in America as well as travel and accommodation costs .
To donate , you can visit her Go Fund Me page here

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Sophie Finnegan, James Rodger)

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A police officer who can only poo once every two months due to a crippling bowel condition is trying to raise £30,000 for an operation to help relieve her ailment.
Anna Cowling can only eat soft foods and feels bloated after a single sip of water because and has constant sickness and nausea.
The 34-year-old was diagnosed with the chronic condition gastroparesis in 2017, meaning her stomach takes longer than normal to digest food.
She is left with crippling pain in her joints and chronic bloating meaning she spends most of her time in hospital or sitting down at home.
The worsening condition has meant Anna has had to leave behind her dream job in the control room for the Met Police where she had worked since 2011 because of the pain.
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She said: "It's just impossible to do anything. When I'm at home I'm just constantly on the sofa, my parents have to do everything for me and I'm always at hospital.
"I can only eat soft foods so I'll have a yogurt for breakfast, soup for lunch and then mashed potato for dinner but it has to be really mashed, sometimes I have to put it through a blender.
"I have a sip of water and I'm bloated, I just feel really heavy in my stomach and I have pain on my spine. I just want to feel better."
Anna has suffered with bowel and digestion issues ever since she was born.
She explained: "Ever since I was born, I have always had difficulty going to the toilet, when was younger I would only go once a week.
"It was 2015 when I noticed quite a big change. I was going to the toilet once a month and I would try taking laxatives but nothing would work.
"Then it got worse in 2017. I was getting constant pains in my abdominal and my joints and I started going to the toilet every two months. I couldn't keep anything down."
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In 2017, Anna was diagnosed with multiple chronic illnesses including gastroparesis and Ehlers Danlos syndrome- a rare condition affecting the connective tissue in the body.
The syndrome has led on to other issues including a heart infection and Anna is in constant pain with her joints.
People with EDS are at a also higher risk of complications if they are put to sleep with anaesthetics during surgery, as sufferers bleed for much longer than others, making wounds harder to heal.
Anna added: "They're all separate but they all go hand in hand."
While there is currently no cure for gastroparesis, there a few things that can be done to improve the quality of life- but the NHS do not fund them.
One option is a gastric pacemaker, which is performed in an NHS hospital in Essex, but costs around £30,000.
The pacemaker would be fitted in the stomach and would speed up Anna's gastric emptying but it needs to be replaced every ten years.
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The second option is to under a Per-oral Pyloromyotomy procedure (POP) in America in a specialist bowel hospital.
This would snip part of the end of your stomach off allowing it to empty better but this treatment is not available in the UK and costs around $40,000- over £30,000.
Anna said: "That is the most effective option and it would hopefully improve my quality of life.
"I just feel like it's never ending, I'm always in hospital. Before I could never really sit and do nothing I was always out doing something but now I just feel so ill."
Anna previously worked for easyJet and volunteered with the police for seven years before finally joining the control room and was also a special for Essex Police.
She said: "I thought I'm spending all my time here, I might as well join! I loved my job it was something I always wanted to do. I would wake up and feel excited about going into work.
"If I can get this surgery I'd love to return even if it's just part time."
Anna is now trying to raise money to pay for the treatment in America as well as travel and accommodation costs.
To donate, you can visit her Go Fund Me page here


birminghammail--2020-01-24--The moment victims flee for lives amid Birmingham thugs' machete attack likened to 'something from a

The moment victims flee for lives amid Birmingham thugs' machete attack likened to 'something from a film'

A 19-year-old man who injured four people with a machete being fleeing in a car stolen from Birmingham in a scene `` like something from a film '' has been jailed for 10 years .
North Yorkshire Police said officers were called to a violent disturbance on Micklegate , in Selby , in the early hours of August 5 , last year .
Officers attended and found a man with a slash wound across his left ear and left shoulder .
He was being tended to by a friend who had suffered a cut to his chest , a spokesman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had `` fled for their lives '' and were found about 200 metres away .
One had a large slash wound to his chest and a deep laceration down to the bone on his right bicep .
The other had a deep cut to his right wrist , which caused tendon damage .
The spokesman said witnesses described one of the attackers `` running around , swinging it ( the machete ) like a light sabre in Star Wars '' and `` like something from a film '' .
Shekquarn Fitzgerald and Benjamin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a black Audi which eventually collided with a taxi at Glasshoughton , in West Yorkshire .
The incident was captured on CCTV , which showed a fight involving Wilson , and then Fitzgerald retrieving a machete from the Audi before joining in and inflicting the injuries .
A member of the public located the weapon in a bin in Selby .
The spokesman confirmed that Fitzgerald , 19 , admitted four counts of wounding with intent and was jailed for 10 years at York Crown Court on Thursday .
He was given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Wilson , 24 , admitted with dangerous driving and handling stolen goods and was jailed for two years .
He was also banned from driving for four years and ordered to take an extended driving test .
Both had no fixed abode .
The spokesman said : `` Violent incidents of this nature are extremely rare in North Yorkshire , and the investigation and subsequent court case show that they will simply not be tolerated .
`` The investigation received excellent support from local business owners who provided crucial CCTV evidence , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came forward when they found the discarded machete in their bin and the witnesses who helped identify those responsible .
`` We would also like to thank the brave victims in this case .
The incident has , understandably , had a significant impact on them , and we wish them well in their ongoing recovery . ''

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A 19-year-old man who injured four people with a machete being fleeing in a car stolen from Birmingham in a scene "like something from a film" has been jailed for 10 years.
North Yorkshire Police said officers were called to a violent disturbance on Micklegate, in Selby, in the early hours of August 5, last year.
Officers attended and found a man with a slash wound across his left ear and left shoulder. He was being tended to by a friend who had suffered a cut to his chest, a spokesman said.
He said two other men had "fled for their lives" and were found about 200 metres away.
One had a large slash wound to his chest and a deep laceration down to the bone on his right bicep. The other had a deep cut to his right wrist, which caused tendon damage.
The spokesman said witnesses described one of the attackers "running around, swinging it (the machete) like a light sabre in Star Wars" and "like something from a film".
Shekquarn Fitzgerald and Benjamin Wilson were arrested after a police pursuit of a black Audi which eventually collided with a taxi at Glasshoughton, in West Yorkshire.
The incident was captured on CCTV, which showed a fight involving Wilson, and then Fitzgerald retrieving a machete from the Audi before joining in and inflicting the injuries.
A member of the public located the weapon in a bin in Selby.
The spokesman confirmed that Fitzgerald, 19, admitted four counts of wounding with intent and was jailed for 10 years at York Crown Court on Thursday. He was given an extended sentence with three-year extended licence.
Wilson, 24, admitted with dangerous driving and handling stolen goods and was jailed for two years. He was also banned from driving for four years and ordered to take an extended driving test.
Both had no fixed abode.
The spokesman said: "Violent incidents of this nature are extremely rare in North Yorkshire, and the investigation and subsequent court case show that they will simply not be tolerated.
"The investigation received excellent support from local business owners who provided crucial CCTV evidence, the vigilant member of the public who came forward when they found the discarded machete in their bin and the witnesses who helped identify those responsible.
"We would also like to thank the brave victims in this case. The incident has, understandably, had a significant impact on them, and we wish them well in their ongoing recovery."


birminghammail--2020-01-24--Garden sanctuary for armed forces to be created in Solihull park

Part of a Solihull park is to be transformed into a sensory garden for the armed forces , including those injured in combat or living with conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder .
£20,000 for the new community space at Hillfield Park has been secured via the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust , with hopes it will serve as a sanctuary for those who have served their country and provide a welcoming place for the wider community .
The scheme was officially announced this week , following more than 12 months of detailed discussions involving the council 's Love Solihull team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , serving military personnel and local groups have also been involved .
Designs for the currently `` barren '' patch of land are still being finalised , but the site will be planted up with wildflowers , herbaceous borders and tall grasses in the coming months .
A seating area and pathways will also feature .
Elaine Butler , president of Warwickshire and Birmingham Royal British Legion County , said the quiet spot was a `` perfect '' location for the garden and `` a huge amount '' of work had been done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The answer came back 'some places of solitude ' , for those who have a need for that , and 'some places of activity ' , for those that want to do things .
And most of all a place where we can talk to other people .
`` They particularly want to chat to younger people , they do n't always want to talk to their own age group .
We 've had lots of comments from around Warwickshire and Birmingham from veterans saying 'it would be nice if somebody just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how are you ? '
`` I 'm deeply grateful to Solihull Council for their enthusiasm .
When it 's going we will have veterans in wheelchairs , there will be young veterans with PTSD ... the kids will be here helping them garden , the community will be here helping them to dig .
That 's what we need and I 'm very passionate about it . ''
Cllr Ken Hawkins , cabinet member for environment and highways , said talks had been taking place for over a year , with an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through the system and work to identify the right site .
He explained it was important that the garden was a distance from busier facilities , which ruled out certain parks , but Hillfield - which serves the wards of Blythe , Shirley South and St Alphege - was seen as an ideal choice .
`` With the Star and Garter Home just down the road from here it appears they are taking younger and younger people , younger veterans who have been injured , and it 's quite local for them to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cabinet member for stronger and safer communities and the council 's armed forces champion , described the work as `` tremendously important . ''
`` We are serious about making sure that nobody connected with the armed forces in Solihull is disadvantaged in any way , '' she said , '' And this is a really good way of getting younger people , the children of Monkspath School , to have a better understanding of what happens in the armed forces , the sacrifices that people have made .
`` Particularly with it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
It had originally been hoped the site may in fact be ready for the commemorations at the start of May , although Cllr Rolf said a little later in the year looked more `` realistic '' .
Groundwork will begin shortly and planting is scheduled to start in the summer - weather permitting .

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Part of a Solihull park is to be transformed into a sensory garden for the armed forces, including those injured in combat or living with conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder.
£20,000 for the new community space at Hillfield Park has been secured via the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, with hopes it will serve as a sanctuary for those who have served their country and provide a welcoming place for the wider community.
The scheme was officially announced this week, following more than 12 months of detailed discussions involving the council's Love Solihull team and the Royal British Legion. Veterans, serving military personnel and local groups have also been involved.
Designs for the currently "barren" patch of land are still being finalised, but the site will be planted up with wildflowers, herbaceous borders and tall grasses in the coming months. A seating area and pathways will also feature.
(Image: David Irwin)
Elaine Butler, president of Warwickshire and Birmingham Royal British Legion County, said the quiet spot was a "perfect" location for the garden and "a huge amount" of work had been done to find out what was wanted.
"The answer came back 'some places of solitude', for those who have a need for that, and 'some places of activity', for those that want to do things. And most of all a place where we can talk to other people.
"They particularly want to chat to younger people, they don't always want to talk to their own age group. We've had lots of comments from around Warwickshire and Birmingham from veterans saying 'it would be nice if somebody just came and sat with me and said how are you?'
"I'm deeply grateful to Solihull Council for their enthusiasm. When it's going we will have veterans in wheelchairs, there will be young veterans with PTSD ... the kids will be here helping them garden, the community will be here helping them to dig. That's what we need and I'm very passionate about it."
Cllr Ken Hawkins, cabinet member for environment and highways, said talks had been taking place for over a year, with an application to secure funding working its way through the system and work to identify the right site.
He explained it was important that the garden was a distance from busier facilities, which ruled out certain parks, but Hillfield - which serves the wards of Blythe, Shirley South and St Alphege - was seen as an ideal choice.
"With the Star and Garter Home just down the road from here it appears they are taking younger and younger people, younger veterans who have been injured, and it's quite local for them to come."
Cllr Alison Rolf, cabinet member for stronger and safer communities and the council's armed forces champion, described the work as "tremendously important."
"We are serious about making sure that nobody connected with the armed forces in Solihull is disadvantaged in any way," she said,
"And this is a really good way of getting younger people, the children of Monkspath School, to have a better understanding of what happens in the armed forces, the sacrifices that people have made.
"Particularly with it being the 75th anniversary of VE Day."
It had originally been hoped the site may in fact be ready for the commemorations at the start of May, although Cllr Rolf said a little later in the year looked more "realistic".
Groundwork will begin shortly and planting is scheduled to start in the summer - weather permitting.


birminghammail--2020-01-24--Jeff Lynne's ELO announces a 2020 From Out of Nowhere tour - and it's coming to Birmingham

From a council house in Shard End to international music stardom - Jeff Lynne is one of Birmingham 's most inspirational heroes .
And he 's returning to his home city with his band ELO in October to play some of their amazing hits - old and new .
The latest tour announcement follows the release of ELO 's UK Number One album , ‘ From Out of Nowhere ’ .
The band will play Arena Birmingham ( soon to be named Utilita Arena Birmingham ) on Sunday October 11 Tickets to Jeff Lynne 's ELO Out of Nowhere Tour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ AM .
You can get yours from The Ticket Factory here Jeff re-formed ELO with former member Richard Tandy in 2014 , almost three decades after it disbanded .
The same year , Jeff was given a star on the Birmingham Walk of Stars .
It was followed a year later by a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame .
With more than 50 million albums sold , ELO ranks among the most popular acts of its era .
Those totals cover four consecutive Top 10 albums and seven reaching the Top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remarkable string of hit singles — 20 reaching the US Top 40 and a full seven of them lodging in the Top 10 .
Lynne ’ s reach , of course , has extended far beyond ELO , touching millions as a producer and collaborator , most notably as a member of the Traveling Wilburys alongside George Harrison , Bob Dylan , Roy Orbison and Tom Petty .
He also produced Harrison ’ s colorful Cloud Nine album and with Harrison , Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr crafted full songs from John Lennon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a Bird ” and “ Real Love.
” Here 's the list of Jeff Lynne 's ELO UK tour dates in full .
Tickets to Jeff Lynne 's ELO Out of Nowhere Tour go on sale January 31 at 9:00 AM .
You can get yours from The Ticket Factory here

From a council house in Shard End to international music stardom - Jeff Lynne is one of Birmingham's most inspirational heroes.
And he's returning to his home city with his band ELO in October to play some of their amazing hits - old and new.
The latest tour announcement follows the release of ELO's UK Number One album, ‘From Out of Nowhere’.
The band will play Arena Birmingham (soon to be named Utilita Arena Birmingham) on Sunday October 11
Tickets to Jeff Lynne's ELO Out of Nowhere Tour go on sale January 31 at 9:00 AM. You can get yours from The Ticket Factory here
(Image: Nick Wilkinson)
Jeff re-formed ELO with former member Richard Tandy in 2014, almost three decades after it disbanded.
The same year, Jeff was given a star on the Birmingham Walk of Stars.
It was followed a year later by a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
With more than 50 million albums sold, ELO ranks among the most popular acts of its era.
Those totals cover four consecutive Top 10 albums and seven reaching the Top 20.
The band also have a remarkable string of hit singles — 20 reaching the US Top 40 and a full seven of them lodging in the Top 10.
Lynne’s reach, of course, has extended far beyond ELO, touching millions as a producer and collaborator, most notably as a member of the Traveling Wilburys alongside George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty.
He also produced Harrison’s colorful Cloud Nine album and with Harrison, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr crafted full songs from John Lennon’s home tapes of “Free as a Bird” and “Real Love.”
(Image: Nick Wilkinson)
Here's the list of Jeff Lynne's ELO UK tour dates in full.
October
Mon 5 London, The O2
Tues 6 London, The O2
Sun 11 Birmingham, Arena Birmingham
Tues 13 Birmingham, Arena Birmingham
Fri 16 Manchester, Manchester Arena
Sun 18 Belfast, SSE Arena
Mon 19 IE, Dublin, 3Arena
Wed 21 Glasgow, The SSE Hydro
Tickets to Jeff Lynne's ELO Out of Nowhere Tour go on sale January 31 at 9:00 AM. You can get yours from The Ticket Factory here


birminghammail--2020-01-24--Fears mass expansion of Solihull village would 'decimate' countryside and cause traffic chaos

A massive expansion of a Solihull village would `` decimate '' great swathes of countryside and cause chaos on already congested roads , residents fear .
For the past four years , Balsall Common has been at the heart of a heated debate over council plans to build thousands of new homes around the borough .
Under proposals as many as 1,700 could be constructed across six sites - all of them within the greenbelt - around Balsall Common .
The single largest estate would be built on a sprawling piece of land centred on Barratt 's Farm .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ draft plan , has been earmarked for up to 900 new homes .
This week , the Local Democracy Reporting Service ( LDRS ) visited the village to meet members of the Barratt 's Farm Neighbourhood Action Group , which has been leading efforts to force a rethink of the plans .
And in fact our discussion came just hours before the council agreed a new timetable for its Draft Local Plan , which could see the final version of the document adopted in spring or summer next year .
Geoff Wheeler chairs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 100 members .
He fears that plans as they stand would cause huge harm to the community and take chunks out of the land designed to prevent the great conurbations merging .
`` If this lot is built , Balsall Common would become a suburb of Coventry , '' he said .
`` We think the council are scared of developers .
They lost a court case in 2014 [ involving the previous Local Plan ] and ever since they have been bending over backwards .
They need to have a bit of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a major development at Barratt 's Farm is a huge risk to the Meriden Gap , the ribbon of rural land between Solihull and Coventry designed to prevent urban sprawl .
Norman Childs , a fellow member of the group , questions why such a suggestion is on the table when the council themselves have previously fought pitched battles to protect the area against the likes of the National Coal Board .
`` They fought very hard , got top lawyers ...
I do n't understand why they are now throwing this narrowest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
`` They must not forget that the motto of Solihull is town in the country , '' added vice chair John Cairns .
Balsall Common has already seen a sizeable number of new developments over the decades .
The 2011 Census recorded a population of more than 7,000 people and many of the group 's committee recall a time when the village was less than half that size .
Some of the estates created in previous years have been seen as more successful than others , but there are fears that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ particularly crowded .
Mr Cairns argued it would change `` the nature '' of the area .
The other tracts of land earmarked for development are : Frog Lane ( up to 110 homes ) , Windmill Lane ( up to 220 ) , Pheasant Oak Farm ( up to 100 ) , Trevallion Stud ( up to 300 ) and Lavender Hall Farm ( up to 60 ) .
Many villagers fear these expansions will also pile further pressure on the already crowded Berkswell Station , local roads and other services .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is `` well placed '' to help meet the demand for more housing , its draft plan accepts the need for a number of improvements .
These include a new primary school , an improved village centre and better public transport links ; as a rural community connectivity is a real problem for those without a car .
But there are added concerns that plans are coming to the fore at a time when preparations around the HS2 rail development are also being ramped up .
Looking ahead to what could be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Our primary aim is to protect the greenbelt and as a group we really want to stop all of this if we can .
If we ca n't stop it we have to have a 'Plan B ' to mitigate the effect on people who support us . ''
One option that has been floated would be the creation of a new area of parkland to separate the old development from the new and address a loss of green space locally .
Flick Wheeler , the action group 's secretary , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ push development to the point where the village was `` no longer an attractive place to live . ''
`` We are passionate about living in Balsall Common and we do n't object to other people coming to live here , but if they do it needs to be a nice place for them to live . ''
Cllr Ian Courts , leader of Solihull Council , conceded earlier this month that the Draft Local Plan was taking longer than previously predicted ; under the original timetable it would have been adopted last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crucial the council got the document `` right '' and took full account of residents ' comments , discussions with neighbouring authorities and policy issues such as climate change , with a need for new homes to be environmentally-friendly having shot up the agenda .
`` I have two choices , I can just shove a plan through without that work being done and then risk actually being challenged on that or saying 'do this work first ' , '' he told the LDRS .
This week saw the first formal report to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a schedule for how the document is expected to develop in the next year or so .
As things stand a revised draft could be published this summer and then submitted to an independent examiner in the autumn .
This process would come to a close with the all-important papers being adopted next year .
Cllr Max McLoughlin ( Green , Shirley South ) said : `` Obviously this has taken a long period of time .
I actually think it 's sensible that we get it right , rather than get it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the magnitude . ''
Although he highlighted public `` anxiety '' that the number of new homes could yet increase when plans went through the independent examination process .
Council officer Gary Palmer said it was important the local authority had `` sound and robust '' evidence to justify what it was proposing .
`` I do n't think I know of an examination that has n't had to face the dual criticism that the plan is including too many houses in its allocation and also not enough , '' he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dependent on the sort of evidence we are able to put forward . ''
While the process still has a way to go , Balsall and Berkswell parish councils have recently launched an online survey , seeking local people 's views on the future needs of their communities - given the expansion envisaged over the next 15 years .
Questions cover options to enhance the village centre , the need for more community space and possible solutions to traffic and parking problems .
The findings will be analysed next month before being passed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the questionnaire by going to www.balsallparishcouncil.gov.uk .
You have until January 31 .

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A massive expansion of a Solihull village would "decimate" great swathes of countryside and cause chaos on already congested roads, residents fear.
For the past four years, Balsall Common has been at the heart of a heated debate over council plans to build thousands of new homes around the borough.
Under proposals as many as 1,700 could be constructed across six sites - all of them within the greenbelt - around Balsall Common.
The single largest estate would be built on a sprawling piece of land centred on Barratt's Farm. It covers 93 hectares and, in the draft plan, has been earmarked for up to 900 new homes.
(Image: David Irwin)
This week, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) visited the village to meet members of the Barratt's Farm Neighbourhood Action Group, which has been leading efforts to force a rethink of the plans.
And in fact our discussion came just hours before the council agreed a new timetable for its Draft Local Plan, which could see the final version of the document adopted in spring or summer next year.
Geoff Wheeler chairs the action group, which has some 100 members. He fears that plans as they stand would cause huge harm to the community and take chunks out of the land designed to prevent the great conurbations merging.
"If this lot is built, Balsall Common would become a suburb of Coventry," he said.
"We think the council are scared of developers. They lost a court case in 2014 [involving the previous Local Plan] and ever since they have been bending over backwards. They need to have a bit of muscle."
Campaigners say that allowing a major development at Barratt's Farm is a huge risk to the Meriden Gap, the ribbon of rural land between Solihull and Coventry designed to prevent urban sprawl.
(Image: Solihull Council)
Norman Childs, a fellow member of the group, questions why such a suggestion is on the table when the council themselves have previously fought pitched battles to protect the area against the likes of the National Coal Board.
"They fought very hard, got top lawyers ... I don't understand why they are now throwing this narrowest part of the greenbelt to the wind."
"They must not forget that the motto of Solihull is town in the country," added vice chair John Cairns.
Balsall Common has already seen a sizeable number of new developments over the decades. The 2011 Census recorded a population of more than 7,000 people and many of the group's committee recall a time when the village was less than half that size.
Some of the estates created in previous years have been seen as more successful than others, but there are fears that the Barratt's Farm site will be particularly crowded. Mr Cairns argued it would change "the nature" of the area.
The other tracts of land earmarked for development are: Frog Lane (up to 110 homes), Windmill Lane (up to 220), Pheasant Oak Farm (up to 100), Trevallion Stud (up to 300) and Lavender Hall Farm (up to 60).
Many villagers fear these expansions will also pile further pressure on the already crowded Berkswell Station, local roads and other services.
(Image: David Irwin)
While Solihull Council officers argue the village is "well placed" to help meet the demand for more housing, its draft plan accepts the need for a number of improvements.
These include a new primary school, an improved village centre and better public transport links; as a rural community connectivity is a real problem for those without a car.
But there are added concerns that plans are coming to the fore at a time when preparations around the HS2 rail development are also being ramped up.
Looking ahead to what could be a critical 18 months, Mr Wheeler said: "Our primary aim is to protect the greenbelt and as a group we really want to stop all of this if we can. If we can't stop it we have to have a 'Plan B' to mitigate the effect on people who support us."
One option that has been floated would be the creation of a new area of parkland to separate the old development from the new and address a loss of green space locally.
Flick Wheeler, the action group's secretary, said it was essential Solihull didn't push development to the point where the village was "no longer an attractive place to live."
"We are passionate about living in Balsall Common and we don't object to other people coming to live here, but if they do it needs to be a nice place for them to live."
Cllr Ian Courts, leader of Solihull Council, conceded earlier this month that the Draft Local Plan was taking longer than previously predicted; under the original timetable it would have been adopted last summer.
(Image: Barratt's Farm Neighbourhood Farm Action Group)
He said that it was crucial the council got the document "right" and took full account of residents' comments, discussions with neighbouring authorities and policy issues such as climate change, with a need for new homes to be environmentally-friendly having shot up the agenda.
"I have two choices, I can just shove a plan through without that work being done and then risk actually being challenged on that or saying 'do this work first'," he told the LDRS.
This week saw the first formal report to councillors for some time, setting out a schedule for how the document is expected to develop in the next year or so.
As things stand a revised draft could be published this summer and then submitted to an independent examiner in the autumn. This process would come to a close with the all-important papers being adopted next year.
(Image: Barratt's Farm Neighbourhood Farm Action Group)
Cllr Max McLoughlin (Green, Shirley South) said: "Obviously this has taken a long period of time. I actually think it's sensible that we get it right, rather than get it done as quickly as possible, because of the magnitude."
Although he highlighted public "anxiety" that the number of new homes could yet increase when plans went through the independent examination process.
Council officer Gary Palmer said it was important the local authority had "sound and robust" evidence to justify what it was proposing.
"I don't think I know of an examination that hasn't had to face the dual criticism that the plan is including too many houses in its allocation and also not enough," he said.
"And so it will be dependent on the sort of evidence we are able to put forward."
While the process still has a way to go, Balsall and Berkswell parish councils have recently launched an online survey, seeking local people's views on the future needs of their communities - given the expansion envisaged over the next 15 years.
Questions cover options to enhance the village centre, the need for more community space and possible solutions to traffic and parking problems.
The findings will be analysed next month before being passed to Solihull Council.
Residents can complete the questionnaire by going to www.balsallparishcouncil.gov.uk. You have until January 31.


birminghammail--2020-01-24--Muhammad Rodwan jailed for 16 years after machete attack on Britain's 'hardest cop'

Muhammad Rodwan has been jailed for 16 years with a further three years on extended licence at the Old Bailey for a `` brutal and shocking '' machete attack on Pc Stuart Outten .
Rodwan struck Pc Stuart Outten over the head with a 2ft long blade after being stopped in his white van in east London last August .
The 56-year-old , who has previous convictions for rape and two machete attacks , was pulled over in Leyton for having no insurance .
He punched Pc Outten before grabbing a sharpened machete as the officer tried to arrest him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gashes to the head and arm , the Metropolitan Police officer managed to Taser Rodwan twice .
Rodwan claimed he acted in self defence , telling police : `` My life is worth more than his life . ''
A jury at the Old Bailey cleared Rodwan of attempted murder but found him guilty of wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm .
He could face life in prison when he is sentenced by Mrs Justice Carr .
Outten , 29 , suffered six blows to the head from a 2ft long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ van for having no insurance in Leyton , east London , on the evening of August 7 last year .
As Rodwan `` came in for the kill '' with machete poised to strike , the Metropolitan Police officer Tasered him twice , the Old Bailey heard .
Bleeding heavily from deep gashes to the head , broken fingers and a wound to the arm , Pc Outten shouted at a passerby to pass his radio so he could call for an ambulance .
Rodwan , 56 , who has previous convictions for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he acted in self defence , telling police : `` My life is worth more than his life . ''
But graphic police body worn video showed him punching the officer before grabbing a sharpened machete as Pc Outten tried to arrest him .
Just an hour before the incident , Pc Outten had texted his girlfriend , who is also an officer : `` Right I 'm off to cause trouble .
Stay safe my love . ''
Later , he sent her the rueful update that it was `` a bit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for .
A jury deliberated for seven hours to find Rodwan guilty of wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm .
He was cleared of attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon .
Rodwan had claimed he had the machete in his van for his gardening work .
Afterwards , Pc Outten said he counted himself `` very lucky '' to survive , saying `` thankfully '' his head was hard enough to withstand the onslaught .
He said : `` On that night I was just doing my job , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but more importantly making sure I did n't die , because that was a distinct possibility had the attack carried on .
`` Once he 's started hitting me in the head with the machete , then I realised it was escalating very quickly and I was having to now fight for my life .
`` I recall specifically as I was falling to the floor , having fired the first shot and aiming for the second ( thinking ) that if this does n't work , this might be it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ It did its job .
He fell incapacitated next to me and I was able to use it to keep him on the floor and to keep myself alive . ''
Of his attacker , he said : `` It feels good to see the system going through the paces , but personal feelings for him ?
I do n't have any .
`` There 's no hatred .
He did what he did , he 's now paying the price for it .
`` I do n't feel the attack was personal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ uniform and I responded as such . ''
Dismissing his `` hardest cop '' title , Pc Outten said : `` Luckily I have the size and build that I can take a couple of machete blows to the head - apparently - and I can act afterwards . ''
The jury was not told that Rodwan had previously attacked two men with a machete in the bedroom of his flat in east London in 1996 .
The defendant , then known as Rodney Reid , was jailed at Snaresbrook Crown Court for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In 1983 , he was jailed at the Old Bailey for three years for rape and in 2008 he received a caution for having cannabis , according to sources .
At the time of his arrest last year , Rodwan gave a relative 's address in Luton , Bedfordshire , but went on to tell jurors he slept in his van around Waltham Forest .
During his trial , Mrs Justice Carr ruled Rodwan 's violent past was inadmissible despite jurors asking about previous convictions .
Following the verdicts , Detective Chief Superintendent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , saying : `` He did what I would hope the vast majority of police officers in the country would do .
`` He had the training , he put that into action , notwithstanding he was very , very lucky that day and I 'm very , very proud of Stuart .
He did an amazing job to apprehend that individual . ''
The commander for the Waltham Forest and Newham area said there had been a rise in attacks on police personnel in the capital , with 16 recorded every day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are not going to arm our officers because it 's not necessary in terms of our demand .
`` You will always come across people who are prepared to have a go at the police .
I can never plan for every eventuality .
We try to .
We risk assess our big operations .
`` The incident involving Stuart , that 's what we do every single day .
We patrol .
We stop cars that have not got insurance and we deal with people , and in a city of nine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ violent .
`` So other than , I do n't know , having everyone carrying guns and everyone going out in fours , sometimes these incidents happen . ''

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Muhammad Rodwan has been jailed for 16 years with a further three years on extended licence at the Old Bailey for a "brutal and shocking" machete attack on Pc Stuart Outten.
Rodwan struck Pc Stuart Outten over the head with a 2ft long blade after being stopped in his white van in east London last August.
The 56-year-old, who has previous convictions for rape and two machete attacks, was pulled over in Leyton for having no insurance.
He punched Pc Outten before grabbing a sharpened machete as the officer tried to arrest him.
Despite bleeding heavily from six deep gashes to the head and arm, the Metropolitan Police officer managed to Taser Rodwan twice.
Rodwan claimed he acted in self defence, telling police: "My life is worth more than his life."
(Image: PA)
A jury at the Old Bailey cleared Rodwan of attempted murder but found him guilty of wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm.
He could face life in prison when he is sentenced by Mrs Justice Carr.
Outten, 29, suffered six blows to the head from a 2ft long blade after stopping Muhammad Rodwan's white van for having no insurance in Leyton, east London, on the evening of August 7 last year.
As Rodwan "came in for the kill" with machete poised to strike, the Metropolitan Police officer Tasered him twice, the Old Bailey heard.
Bleeding heavily from deep gashes to the head, broken fingers and a wound to the arm, Pc Outten shouted at a passerby to pass his radio so he could call for an ambulance.
Rodwan, 56, who has previous convictions for rape and two machete attacks, claimed he acted in self defence, telling police: "My life is worth more than his life."
(Image: PA)
But graphic police body worn video showed him punching the officer before grabbing a sharpened machete as Pc Outten tried to arrest him.
Just an hour before the incident, Pc Outten had texted his girlfriend, who is also an officer: "Right I'm off to cause trouble. Stay safe my love."
Later, he sent her the rueful update that it was "a bit more trouble" than he had bargained for.
A jury deliberated for seven hours to find Rodwan guilty of wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm.
He was cleared of attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon.
Rodwan had claimed he had the machete in his van for his gardening work.
(Image: PA)
Afterwards, Pc Outten said he counted himself "very lucky" to survive, saying "thankfully" his head was hard enough to withstand the onslaught.
He said: "On that night I was just doing my job, doing what I'm trained to do, but more importantly making sure I didn't die, because that was a distinct possibility had the attack carried on.
"Once he's started hitting me in the head with the machete, then I realised it was escalating very quickly and I was having to now fight for my life.
"I recall specifically as I was falling to the floor, having fired the first shot and aiming for the second (thinking) that if this doesn't work, this might be it.
"But luckily the Taser worked. It did its job. He fell incapacitated next to me and I was able to use it to keep him on the floor and to keep myself alive."
(Image: PA)
Of his attacker, he said: "It feels good to see the system going through the paces, but personal feelings for him? I don't have any.
"There's no hatred. He did what he did, he's now paying the price for it.
"I don't feel the attack was personal. He was attacking an officer in uniform and I responded as such."
Dismissing his "hardest cop" title, Pc Outten said: "Luckily I have the size and build that I can take a couple of machete blows to the head - apparently - and I can act afterwards."
The jury was not told that Rodwan had previously attacked two men with a machete in the bedroom of his flat in east London in 1996.
The defendant, then known as Rodney Reid, was jailed at Snaresbrook Crown Court for nine years for wounding with intent.
(Image: PA)
In 1983, he was jailed at the Old Bailey for three years for rape and in 2008 he received a caution for having cannabis, according to sources.
At the time of his arrest last year, Rodwan gave a relative's address in Luton, Bedfordshire, but went on to tell jurors he slept in his van around Waltham Forest.
During his trial, Mrs Justice Carr ruled Rodwan's violent past was inadmissible despite jurors asking about previous convictions.
Following the verdicts, Detective Chief Superintendent Richard Tucker paid tribute to Pc Outten, saying: "He did what I would hope the vast majority of police officers in the country would do.
"He had the training, he put that into action, notwithstanding he was very, very lucky that day and I'm very, very proud of Stuart. He did an amazing job to apprehend that individual."
The commander for the Waltham Forest and Newham area said there had been a rise in attacks on police personnel in the capital, with 16 recorded every day.
But he said: "We are not going to arm our officers because it's not necessary in terms of our demand.
"You will always come across people who are prepared to have a go at the police. I can never plan for every eventuality. We try to. We risk assess our big operations.
"The incident involving Stuart, that's what we do every single day. We patrol. We stop cars that have not got insurance and we deal with people, and in a city of nine million people some of them are quite violent.
"So other than, I don't know, having everyone carrying guns and everyone going out in fours, sometimes these incidents happen."


birminghammail--2020-01-24--'Dig deep' - Virgil van Dijk offers his Wolves verdict after late Liverpool win

Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk paid tribute to Wolverhampton Wanderers , despite his side earning yet another Premier League win on Thursday night .
Goals from Jordan Henderson and Roberto Firmino scored either side of a Raul Jimenez header to give the Reds their 22nd win of the season to continue their procession to the Premier League title .
But for long periods in the second half , Wolves threatened to put the first blemish on Liverpool 's unbeaten record as chance after chance fell to the hosts .
However , as they have so often this season , Klopp @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all three points .
Speaking to BT Sport after the game , Van Dijk was quick to play tribute to Wolves who offered Liverpool one of their sternest tests of the season .
“ First of all , you need to give them credit .
They play good , they have good players – they are difficult to break down .
“ Second half they come more at us , created more moments of danger and we had to dig deep , we had to fight .
But that ’ s something we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not happy about the goal we conceded , but how we reacted was a good thing .
“ We are always going to have a chances and it was a good three points .
”

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Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk paid tribute to Wolverhampton Wanderers, despite his side earning yet another Premier League win on Thursday night.
Goals from Jordan Henderson and Roberto Firmino scored either side of a Raul Jimenez header to give the Reds their 22nd win of the season to continue their procession to the Premier League title.
But for long periods in the second half, Wolves threatened to put the first blemish on Liverpool's unbeaten record as chance after chance fell to the hosts.
However, as they have so often this season, Klopp's all-conquering side steadied themselves to seal all three points.
Speaking to BT Sport after the game, Van Dijk was quick to play tribute to Wolves who offered Liverpool one of their sternest tests of the season.
(Image: Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
“First of all, you need to give them credit. They play good, they have good players – they are difficult to break down.
“Second half they come more at us, created more moments of danger and we had to dig deep, we had to fight. But that’s something we can do as well, we are not happy about the goal we conceded, but how we reacted was a good thing.
“We are always going to have a chances and it was a good three points.”


birminghammail--2020-01-24--Birmingham City transfer news LIVE - Jude Bellingham latest as Man Utd eye starlet, loan deal done

Welcome to Friday's 's transfer blog for Birmingham City fans .
With the transfer deadline fast approaching , we take @ @ @ @ @ latest news and rumours surrounding Blues .
From morning until night we will be here @ @ @ @ @ , gossip , analysis and opinion .
With Pep Clotet looking to strengthen his side @ @ @ @ @ campaign , it promises to be an interesting period of transfer activity at the club @ @ @ @ @ be of interest to Manchester United , with reports suggesting that a £25 million bid @ @ @ @ @ .
The starlet was impressive again in midweek , starring in a 1-1 draw with @ @ @ @ @ day until the transfer window closes , with seven days until the market ceases trading @ @ @ @ @ below ...

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Chris Watson, Richard Cusack)

Welcome to our deadline day transfer blog for Birmingham City fans.
With the transfer window closing today, we take a look at all the latest news and rumours surrounding Blues.
From morning until night we will be here with all the breaking news, gossip, analysis and opinion.
With Pep Clotet looking to strengthen his side for the rest of the campaign, it promises to be an interesting day of transfer activity at the club.
Jude Bellingham continues to be of interest to Manchester United, with reports suggesting that a £25 million bid has been turned down.
Join us today until the transfer window closes.
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