birminghammail--2020-02-16--Police in search for two men in connection with separate alleged assaults against women

West Midlands Police has issued appeals to find two men wanted in connection with two separate alleged assaults on women @ @ @ @ @ want to trace is 30-year-old Allistair Telfer from Handsworth , who is wanted on suspicion @ @ @ @ @ woman allegedly had a mobile phone thrown at her , hitting her in the face @ @ @ @ @ on recall to prison .
Telfer also has links to Harborne .
Anyone with information @ @ @ @ @ to contact police via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or call 101 @ @ @ @ @ 20BW/32608Z/20 .
Police also want to find 25-year-old Jordan Butler who is wanted on suspicion @ @ @ @ @ woman was allegedly assaulted between November 2019 and January 2020 .
Butler , from Kates @ @ @ @ @ has links to Great Barr , West Bromwich and Birmingham .
Anyone with information on @ @ @ @ @ contact police on 101 or via the live chat quoting crime reference 20BW/277923W/19 .

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West Midlands Police has issued appeals to find two men wanted in connection with two separate alleged assaults on women.
The first man they want to trace is 30-year-old Allistair Telfer from Handsworth, who is wanted on suspicion of an assault after a woman allegedly had a mobile phone thrown at her, hitting her in the face.
He is also wanted on recall to prison. Telfer also has links to Harborne.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact police via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or call 101 anytime, quoting crime reference 20BW/32608Z/20.
Police also want to find 25-year-old Jordan Butler who is wanted on suspicion of malicious wounding after a woman was allegedly assaulted between November 2019 and January 2020.
Butler, from Kates Hill, Dudley, also has links to Great Barr, West Bromwich and Birmingham.
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Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact police on 101 or via the live chat quoting crime reference 20BW/277923W/19.
Alternatively, ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-02-16--'Too much' - Jose Mourinho makes Aston Villa claim as Spurs earn injury time win

Jose Mourinho believes his Tottenham side fully deserved their 3-2 win over Aston Villa - and claimed he would have complained had they not scored their dramatic winner .
Villa went toe-to-toe with the Champions League chasers at Villa Park , with Heung-Min Son 's 94th minute goal the difference between the sides .
Spurs had several chances in the second half , with 37-year-old Pepe Reina rolling back the years in the Villa goal .
It looked as if the Spaniard had done enough to earn his side a vital point , but Son capitalised on a Bjorn Engels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ winner .
Speaking after the game , Mourinho said : “ It was a performance with mistakes .
A performance with a bad start , a bad collective start but a performance with fantastic mentality , great personality , great desire to win and fantastic football . ''
The visitors had 23 shots in total and the Portuguese head coach felt his side more than warranted their dramatic victory .
He added : “ I think it is the match since I arrive when we created the most chances .
We had so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the chance that arrive occasionally but the chances we really build and work for and beautiful football .
“ So I am obviously very , very pleased with the victory but I would now be complaining if the result was 2-2 after we missed so many chances , especially in the second half .
Too much football just to score a goal in minute 94 .
”

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Jose Mourinho believes his Tottenham side fully deserved their 3-2 win over Aston Villa - and claimed he would have complained had they not scored their dramatic winner.
Villa went toe-to-toe with the Champions League chasers at Villa Park, with Heung-Min Son's 94th minute goal the difference between the sides.
Spurs had several chances in the second half, with 37-year-old Pepe Reina rolling back the years in the Villa goal.
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It looked as if the Spaniard had done enough to earn his side a vital point, but Son capitalised on a Bjorn Engels error to slot in a stoppage time winner.
Speaking after the game, Mourinho said: “It was a performance with mistakes. A performance with a bad start, a bad collective start but a performance with fantastic mentality, great personality, great desire to win and fantastic football."
The visitors had 23 shots in total and the Portuguese head coach felt his side more than warranted their dramatic victory.
He added: “I think it is the match since I arrive when we created the most chances. We had so many chances to score. Not just the chance that arrive occasionally but the chances we really build and work for and beautiful football.
“So I am obviously very, very pleased with the victory but I would now be complaining if the result was 2-2 after we missed so many chances, especially in the second half. Too much football just to score a goal in minute 94.”


birminghammail--2020-02-16--When Storm Dennis will stop battering Birmingham after bringing floods and travel chaos to region

Flood warnings will continue into Monday after Storm Dennis battered Birmingham and the Midlands over the weekend .
But the weather will turn drier throughout the week - and by Wednesday is expected to be bright and sunny , according to the Met Office .
90mph winds were registered and the ramifications will last into the working week , experts have warned .
Meteorologists expect further traffic and travel chaos into the week , after a month 's worth of rain fell in 48 hours .
There were a record number of flood warnings and alerts across the country .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ people to remain vigilant and said `` significant '' river and surface water flooding is expected to continue into next week .
In Birmingham , it will be windy with scattered blustery showers to start this evening .
The showers will slowly clear overnight allowing for a few clear spells to develop .
Monday will see a few showers but some areas will stay largely dry .
A few brighter spells should develop during the afternoon after a rather cloudy start to the day .
Scattered blustery showers will continue through Tuesday before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with winds easing .
Further wind and rain will arrive from the east on Thursday .
Flood duty manager Caroline Douglass added : `` Storm Dennis will continue to bring disruptive weather into early next week , and there are flood warnings in place across much of England .
`` We urge people to check the flood risk in their area and remain vigilant . ''
Roads and railways were flooded on Sunday morning after torrential downpours and high winds caused by the second storm in just over a week .
The situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in South Wales , where the Met Office issued a red warning due to heavy rainfall and flooding risk until 11am .
EA 's flood and coastal risk management executive director John Curtin said that there were a record number of flood warnings and alerts in force .
The EA said on Sunday afternoon that there had been more than 600 flood warnings and flood alerts in place across England - covering an area from Scotland 's River Tweed to the rivers of west Cornwall .
The Met Office said that winds of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the country , with the highest measuring 91mph in Aberdaron in North Wales on Saturday .
A total of 156.2mm of rain fell at Crai Reservoir in Powys in the 48 hours from Friday to Sunday morning , it added .
The average monthly rainfall for February in Wales is 111.1mm , the Met Office added .
But Meteorologist Craig Snell said that while Storm Dennis was moving away from the UK , wet and windy weather would continue - with scattered showers and winds of around 50mph to 60mph .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the woods yet with wind .
`` We have got to get all this water through the river system so even though the warnings from us may expire flood warnings are likely to remain in force for the next 24 hours . ''
Yellow weather warnings for wind are in place on Monday , while an Amber warning for rain is due to expire at 6pm on Sunday .
Severe flood warnings have been issued for the rivers Neath and Taff in South Wales , as well as the River Teme further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Taff bursting its banks and flooding parts of Pontypridd , while rescue workers were using boats to get families to safety after further flooding in nearby Nantgarw .
South Wales Police said it had declared a major incident due to the flooding and severe weather .
Streets have been evacuated with the help of a lifeboat in some of the worst-hit areas and people moved to emergency rescue centres after their properties and businesses were devastated by water from overflowing rivers .
One of the worst-hit areas in South Wales was the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , near Cardiff , which had seen entire streets left under water since the early hours of Sunday morning .
A man in his 60s died after being pulled from the River Tawe ear Trebanos Rugby Club , despite paramedics battling to save his life - police said he was pronounced dead at the scene .
Dyfed-Powys Police said that the man had been seen entering the River Tawe near Gorsedd Park in Ystradgynlais area , in South Wales , at about 10am on Sunday morning .
The force said the death was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ linked to the bad weather .
Severe flood warnings were issued for the Scottish Borders , but these were no longer in force by late on Sunday morning .
Earlier , the Ministry of Defence deployed British Army personnel to assist people in West Yorkshire areas badly hit by flooding during last weekend 's Storm Ciara .
Many flights have been grounded for safety reasons , with British Airways and easyJet confirming cancellations .
More than 230 easyJet flights in and out of the UK on Saturday were cancelled , while several sporting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the weather .
Two bodies were pulled from rough seas on Saturday , before the worst of the storm hit .
One man was found following a huge search operation off Margate after an early-morning distress call , while another was found at Herne Bay .

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Flood warnings will continue into Monday after Storm Dennis battered Birmingham and the Midlands over the weekend.
But the weather will turn drier throughout the week - and by Wednesday is expected to be bright and sunny, according to the Met Office.
90mph winds were registered and the ramifications will last into the working week, experts have warned.
Meteorologists expect further traffic and travel chaos into the week, after a month's worth of rain fell in 48 hours.
There were a record number of flood warnings and alerts across the country.
The Environment Agency (EA) urged people to remain vigilant and said "significant" river and surface water flooding is expected to continue into next week.
In Birmingham, it will be windy with scattered blustery showers to start this evening. The showers will slowly clear overnight allowing for a few clear spells to develop.
Monday will see a few showers but some areas will stay largely dry. A few brighter spells should develop during the afternoon after a rather cloudy start to the day.
Scattered blustery showers will continue through Tuesday before turning drier and brighter on Wednesday, with winds easing. Further wind and rain will arrive from the east on Thursday.
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Flood duty manager Caroline Douglass added: "Storm Dennis will continue to bring disruptive weather into early next week, and there are flood warnings in place across much of England.
"We urge people to check the flood risk in their area and remain vigilant."
Roads and railways were flooded on Sunday morning after torrential downpours and high winds caused by the second storm in just over a week.
The situation was said to be "life-threatening" in South Wales, where the Met Office issued a red warning due to heavy rainfall and flooding risk until 11am.
EA's flood and coastal risk management executive director John Curtin said that there were a record number of flood warnings and alerts in force.
The EA said on Sunday afternoon that there had been more than 600 flood warnings and flood alerts in place across England - covering an area from Scotland's River Tweed to the rivers of west Cornwall.
The Met Office said that winds of more than 80mph were recorded across parts of the country, with the highest measuring 91mph in Aberdaron in North Wales on Saturday.
A total of 156.2mm of rain fell at Crai Reservoir in Powys in the 48 hours from Friday to Sunday morning, it added.
The average monthly rainfall for February in Wales is 111.1mm, the Met Office added.
But Meteorologist Craig Snell said that while Storm Dennis was moving away from the UK, wet and windy weather would continue - with scattered showers and winds of around 50mph to 60mph.
(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
He added: "We are not out of the woods yet with wind.
"We have got to get all this water through the river system so even though the warnings from us may expire flood warnings are likely to remain in force for the next 24 hours."
Yellow weather warnings for wind are in place on Monday, while an Amber warning for rain is due to expire at 6pm on Sunday.
Severe flood warnings have been issued for the rivers Neath and Taff in South Wales, as well as the River Teme further north.
Pictures on social media show the Taff bursting its banks and flooding parts of Pontypridd, while rescue workers were using boats to get families to safety after further flooding in nearby Nantgarw.
South Wales Police said it had declared a major incident due to the flooding and severe weather.
Streets have been evacuated with the help of a lifeboat in some of the worst-hit areas and people moved to emergency rescue centres after their properties and businesses were devastated by water from overflowing rivers.
One of the worst-hit areas in South Wales was the village of Nantgarw, Rhondda Cynon Taff, near Cardiff, which had seen entire streets left under water since the early hours of Sunday morning.
A man in his 60s died after being pulled from the River Tawe ear Trebanos Rugby Club, despite paramedics battling to save his life - police said he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Dyfed-Powys Police said that the man had been seen entering the River Tawe near Gorsedd Park in Ystradgynlais area, in South Wales, at about 10am on Sunday morning.
The force said the death was not being treated as suspicious or being linked to the bad weather.
Severe flood warnings were issued for the Scottish Borders, but these were no longer in force by late on Sunday morning.
Earlier, the Ministry of Defence deployed British Army personnel to assist people in West Yorkshire areas badly hit by flooding during last weekend's Storm Ciara.
Many flights have been grounded for safety reasons, with British Airways and easyJet confirming cancellations.
More than 230 easyJet flights in and out of the UK on Saturday were cancelled, while several sporting fixtures were also called off due to the weather.
Two bodies were pulled from rough seas on Saturday, before the worst of the storm hit.
One man was found following a huge search operation off Margate after an early-morning distress call, while another was found at Herne Bay.


birminghammail--2020-02-16--Love Island cancelled tonight after Caroline Flack's death

Tonight 's episode of Love Island has been cancelled following the death of former presenter Caroline Flack .
The 40-year-old was found dead in her London home on Saturday , February 15 having taken her own life .
Hours after her death was announced , ITV decided against airing the Saturday special of Love Island Unseen Bits .
Today , an ITV spokeswoman revealed tonight 's episode ( February 16 ) has been cut from the schedule , one week before the winter edition 's finale was due to air .
She said : `` Many people at ITV knew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affection .
All of us are absolutely devastated at this tragic news .
“ After careful consultation between Caroline ’ s representatives and the Love Island production team and given how close we still are to the news of Caroline ’ s tragic death we have decided not to broadcast tonight ’ s Love Island out of respect for Caroline ’ s family .
`` Love Island will return tomorrow night ( February 17 ) which will include a tribute to Caroline who will be forever in our hearts.
” Caroline stepped down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she was alleged to have assaulted her boyfriend Lewis Burton , 27 , at her then flat in Islington , north London , in December .
She was replaced on the show by friend , Laura Whitmore who paid an emotional tribute to her on BBC radio this morning .
`` She was bubbly and for such a small stature , commanded a room .
She loved to laugh and had the most infectious chuckle .
She also had many struggles , I am not going to pretend she was perfect .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Caroline loved to love , that ’ s all she wanted .
Which is why the show Love Island was important to her .
`` The problem wasn ’ t the show , the show was loving , caring and safe and protective .
The problem is , the outside world is not .
People who make unkind comments on an online forum need to look at themselves .
Sorry .
To the press the newspaper - who demonise and tear down distress we have had enough .
I have seen journalists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and they themselves have twisted what the truth is .
`` You don ’ t have to tear down someone to feel good about yourself to listeners be kind only you are responsible for how you treat others .
`` I have had messages and been harassed for doing my job .
I want to use my platform to call people out .
It 's gone too far , your words affect people .
`` Enough .
I would to thank ITV and BBC for the support that I have had .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come in today as I felt it was the right thing to do .
To my boyfriend , the kindest man I know , to the whole Love Island family who are mourning for their colleague and friend .
`` I love you .
To everyone , be kind in what you say . ''

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Tonight's episode of Love Island has been cancelled following the death of former presenter Caroline Flack.
The 40-year-old was found dead in her London home on Saturday, February 15 having taken her own life.
Hours after her death was announced, ITV decided against airing the Saturday special of Love Island Unseen Bits.
Today, an ITV spokeswoman revealed tonight's episode (February 16) has been cut from the schedule, one week before the winter edition's finale was due to air.
She said: "Many people at ITV knew Caroline well and held her in great affection. All of us are absolutely devastated at this tragic news.
“After careful consultation between Caroline’s representatives and the Love Island production team and given how close we still are to the news of Caroline’s tragic death we have decided not to broadcast tonight’s Love Island out of respect for Caroline’s family.
"Love Island will return tomorrow night (February 17) which will include a tribute to Caroline who will be forever in our hearts.”
Caroline stepped down from the ITV2 show last year after she was alleged to have assaulted her boyfriend Lewis Burton, 27, at her then flat in Islington, north London, in December.
She was replaced on the show by friend, Laura Whitmore who paid an emotional tribute to her on BBC radio this morning.
"She was bubbly and for such a small stature, commanded a room. She loved to laugh and had the most infectious chuckle. She also had many struggles, I am not going to pretend she was perfect. She lived every mistake publicly under scrutiny.
"Caroline loved to love, that’s all she wanted. Which is why the show Love Island was important to her.
"The problem wasn’t the show, the show was loving, caring and safe and protective. The problem is, the outside world is not. People who make unkind comments on an online forum need to look at themselves. Sorry. To the press the newspaper - who demonise and tear down distress we have had enough. I have seen journalists and Twitter warriors talk about this tragedy and they themselves have twisted what the truth is.
"You don’t have to tear down someone to feel good about yourself to listeners be kind only you are responsible for how you treat others.
"I have had messages and been harassed for doing my job. I want to use my platform to call people out. It's gone too far, your words affect people.
"Enough. I would to thank ITV and BBC for the support that I have had.
"And those who supported my decision to come in today as I felt it was the right thing to do. To my boyfriend, the kindest man I know, to the whole Love Island family who are mourning for their colleague and friend.
"I love you. To everyone, be kind in what you say."


birminghammail--2020-02-16--Fuming Dean Smith launches VAR rant as Aston Villa are beaten by Tottenham

It was Heung-Min Son 's 94th-minute winner which condemned Villa to a cruel 3-2 defeat - but it was Spurs ' second goal which left Smith frothing with anger .
Steven Bergwijn was bundled over in the box by Bjorn Engels on the stroke of half-time , only for Martin Atkinson to initially give a goal kick .
However , after a lengthy check , VAR Jon Moss awarded Tottenham a penalty which Son eventually dispatched from the rebound to give Spurs a 1-2 advantage at the break .
Speaking afterwards , Smith blasted : `` I do n't get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this stadium today and Martin Atkinson gives a goal kick and everyone in this stadium gives a goal kick .
Even their player who had the shot .
`` We go into a sterile environment and whoever the VAR is today looks at it 10 times , you 're telling me that 's clear and obvious ?
The criteria is clear and obvious .
`` I said to Atkinson at half-time , I do n't blame you but if you 're brave enough to walk over to that monitor .
It takes 30 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happy with my decision , we play on .
`` But , instead , we go upstairs and have it refereed .
If you look at it 20 times , you 're going to see contact .
Was it contact that put the lad off ?
Not sure .
The criteria is clear and obvious , that 's not clear and obvious .
Because there was contact before , that 'll probably put their marks up to 98 per cent .
For me , it 's farcical . ''
The head coach was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of making big calls , to which he replied : `` No , I thought Martin Atkinson stood up .
I think his authority has been taken away from him there .
`` He thought it was a goal kick , everybody in the stadium - their bench , our bench - thought it was a goal kick , 42,000 people .
We go into an environment there 's no feel for the game , no feel for what 's happened and make a decision .
That 's my opinion on it anyway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was Engels ' error which allowed Son to race in and slot home the winner .
`` Listen , he 's OK , '' Smith said of the Belgian , who cut a frustrated figure at the full-time whistle .
`` He 's very disappointed because of the mistake of trying to bring the ball down as opposed to getting rid of it .
If he puts it straight back it finishes 2-2 .
A big error , but they happen in games .
He 'll get over it , that 's @ @ @ @

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Fuming Dean Smith branded VAR "farcical" after Tottenham's late, late show against Aston Villa.
It was Heung-Min Son's 94th-minute winner which condemned Villa to a cruel 3-2 defeat - but it was Spurs' second goal which left Smith frothing with anger.
Steven Bergwijn was bundled over in the box by Bjorn Engels on the stroke of half-time, only for Martin Atkinson to initially give a goal kick.
However, after a lengthy check, VAR Jon Moss awarded Tottenham a penalty which Son eventually dispatched from the rebound to give Spurs a 1-2 advantage at the break.
Speaking afterwards, Smith blasted: "I don't get it! There were 40,000 people in this stadium today and Martin Atkinson gives a goal kick and everyone in this stadium gives a goal kick. Even their player who had the shot.
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"We go into a sterile environment and whoever the VAR is today looks at it 10 times, you're telling me that's clear and obvious? The criteria is clear and obvious.
"I said to Atkinson at half-time, I don't blame you but if you're brave enough to walk over to that monitor. It takes 30 seconds to look and say I'm happy with my decision, we play on.
"But, instead, we go upstairs and have it refereed. If you look at it 20 times, you're going to see contact. Was it contact that put the lad off? Not sure. The criteria is clear and obvious, that's not clear and obvious. Because there was contact before, that'll probably put their marks up to 98 per cent. For me, it's farcical."
The head coach was asked if referees are now ducking out of making big calls, to which he replied: "No, I thought Martin Atkinson stood up. I think his authority has been taken away from him there.
"He thought it was a goal kick, everybody in the stadium - their bench, our bench - thought it was a goal kick, 42,000 people. We go into an environment there's no feel for the game, no feel for what's happened and make a decision. That's my opinion on it anyway."
In the dying moments, it was Engels' error which allowed Son to race in and slot home the winner.
"Listen, he's OK," Smith said of the Belgian, who cut a frustrated figure at the full-time whistle. "He's very disappointed because of the mistake of trying to bring the ball down as opposed to getting rid of it. If he puts it straight back it finishes 2-2. A big error, but they happen in games. He'll get over it, that's for sure."


birminghammail--2020-02-16--Caroline Flack 'clinically assessed by paramedics' night before she was found dead

Caroline Flack is believed to have been seen by paramedics at her home the night before she was found dead .
The presenter was found dead at her London home on Saturday after taking her own life aged 40 .
It 's believed Caroline was given a clinical assessment by paramedics when they were called to her flat on Valentine 's Day but she was n't taken to hospital , reports the Mirror .
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said : `` We were called shortly after 22:30 on 14 February to a residential property on Northwold Road , N16 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a clinical assessment , the person was not taken to hospital .
Due to patient confidentiality we can not comment further . ''
Caroline Flack died less than 24 hours later reportedly while her friend went to the shop , according to Mail Online .
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said : `` We were called shortly before 14:30 on 15 February to a residential property in Northwold Road , N16 .
`` Crews – including an incident response officer and advanced paramedic – attended .
Sadly , a person was pronounced dead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friend , Mollie Grosberg , is thought one of the last people to see Caroline Flack alive and she said she `` kissed her head for the last time '' and described her emotional moment with the 40-year-old as a `` precious feeling '' .
A family spokesperson said : `` We can confirm that our Caroline passed away today on the 15th February .
`` We would ask that the press respect the privacy of the family at this difficult time . ''

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Caroline Flack is believed to have been seen by paramedics at her home the night before she was found dead.
The presenter was found dead at her London home on Saturday after taking her own life aged 40.
It's believed Caroline was given a clinical assessment by paramedics when they were called to her flat on Valentine's Day but she wasn't taken to hospital, reports the Mirror.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called shortly after 22:30 on 14 February to a residential property on Northwold Road, N16.
"Crews attended and, following a clinical assessment, the person was not taken to hospital. Due to patient confidentiality we cannot comment further."
Caroline Flack died less than 24 hours later reportedly while her friend went to the shop, according to Mail Online.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called shortly before 14:30 on 15 February to a residential property in Northwold Road, N16.
"Crews – including an incident response officer and advanced paramedic – attended. Sadly, a person was pronounced dead at the scene."
Her best friend, Mollie Grosberg, is thought one of the last people to see Caroline Flack alive and she said she "kissed her head for the last time" and described her emotional moment with the 40-year-old as a "precious feeling".
A family spokesperson said: "We can confirm that our Caroline passed away today on the 15th February.
"We would ask that the press respect the privacy of the family at this difficult time."


birminghammail--2020-02-16--Olly Murs' heartbreaking tribute to Caroline Flack as he recalls first meeting her in Birmingham

Olly Murs has said that his children and his grandchildren will know about Caroline Flack as he paid an emotional tribute to his friend following her death .
The singer , who worked alongside Flack for several years on The X Factor and its spin-off show The Xtra Factor , said that his heart `` is forever broken '' after she took her own life at the age of 40 .
The Love Island host was found dead at her home in east London on Saturday .
Murs , who is currently on holiday , shared a picture of them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Factor on Twitter as he paid tribute .
He said he was worried about her as he `` always knew how fragile '' she was .
Murs wrote : `` Caz ... f*** this hurts !
My heart is forever broken..
I 've lost something today that I 'll never ever get back.. and that 's you . ''
Recalling the first time they met in Birmingham in 2011 , he said they had `` literally 10mins to say hello , get mic 'd up and head out to work together on Xtra @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , flirting ( who can forget that ) , eating cheeseburger chasers , singing ( which I always loved hearing ) , the arguments ( which I never won ) , the disagreements on what jokes to say or what outfits you should wear , these are the moments I 've always cherished.. '' But right now as I write this it 's hit me I wo n't have them moments again .
I have n't stopped crying since the news , after we stopped working together in 2015 we did n't see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have but we always spoke on the phone or messaged plus whenever ... . ''
I did see ya out and about , like a sister we 'd just kiss and make up and was back being us every single time .
`` I remember messaging you at your toughest time to let you know that I never read or listened to any of the crap people were saying about you ... '' Murs said that he was `` just worried about my friend .
I always knew how fragile you were but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the last contact we would have .
`` We always said we was friends for life and trust me you will be with me forever ... . ''
He added : `` My kids will know you , my grandkids will and then I 'll see you again , give you a huge hug , a huge kiss , get mic 'd up and have you by my side again .
`` This will hurt forever , love you cazza , Your Ols . ''
Murs , 35 , worked alongside Flack on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and in 2015 they hosted the main programme together .
Flack 's family confirmed that she died on Saturday after taking her life .
Her body was found at her new home in east London .

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Olly Murs has said that his children and his grandchildren will know about Caroline Flack as he paid an emotional tribute to his friend following her death.
The singer, who worked alongside Flack for several years on The X Factor and its spin-off show The Xtra Factor, said that his heart "is forever broken" after she took her own life at the age of 40.
The Love Island host was found dead at her home in east London on Saturday.
Murs, who is currently on holiday, shared a picture of them from their time together on The X Factor on Twitter as he paid tribute.
He said he was worried about her as he "always knew how fragile" she was.
Murs wrote: "Caz... f*** this hurts! My heart is forever broken.. I've lost something today that I'll never ever get back.. and that's you."
Recalling the first time they met in Birmingham in 2011, he said they had "literally 10mins to say hello, get mic'd up and head out to work together on Xtra.....
"We never stopped laughing, flirting (who can forget that), eating cheeseburger chasers, singing (which I always loved hearing), the arguments (which I never won), the disagreements on what jokes to say or what outfits you should wear, these are the moments I've always cherished..
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"But right now as I write this it's hit me I won't have them moments again. I haven't stopped crying since the news, after we stopped working together in 2015 we didn't see each other as much as we should have but we always spoke on the phone or messaged plus whenever....
"I did see ya out and about, like a sister we'd just kiss and make up and was back being us every single time.
"I remember messaging you at your toughest time to let you know that I never read or listened to any of the crap people were saying about you..."
Murs said that he was "just worried about my friend. I always knew how fragile you were but I never ever thought this would be the last contact we would have.
"We always said we was friends for life and trust me you will be with me forever...."
He added: "My kids will know you, my grandkids will and then I'll see you again, give you a huge hug, a huge kiss, get mic'd up and have you by my side again.
"This will hurt forever, love you cazza, Your Ols."
Murs, 35, worked alongside Flack on The Xtra Factor in 2011 and 2012 and in 2015 they hosted the main programme together.
Flack's family confirmed that she died on Saturday after taking her life. Her body was found at her new home in east London.


birminghammail--2020-02-16--'Disgraceful' - Liverpool fans are all saying the same thing about Aston Villa star

Pepe Reina was left gutted after Heung Min-Son poked a 94th minute winner beyond the Spaniard .
The Aston Villa keeper rolled back the years as he defied Tottenham time and time again in the second half .
But he failed to bring his side the point they craved as Spurs came out 3-2 winners in a five goal thriller at Villa Park .
Reina also saved a penalty in the first half , before Son guided the rebound in , much to the frustration of the former Liverpool stopper .
In total , the 37-year-old made seven saves as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ late winner .
It was the AC Milan loanee 's fourth Premier League appearance for Villa , his first in England since his Anfield departure in 2014 .
And Liverpool fans on social media were full of praise for Reina , despite ending up on the losing side .
@ 30yearsred : Pepe Reina has been great today .
On this evidence we let him go far too early .
Do n't think any of our pre- Alisson keepers were an improvement .
@ TomDS1986 : Great seeing @ PReina25 back in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up ( as a wannabe goalkeeper ) .
Sure he will get a boss reception at Anfield .
Hope he doesn ’ t play as well then as he has so far today though !
@ ywasteve : It makes me happy to see Pepe Reina play - even if it ’ s for Villa .
One of my favorite # LFC players ever !
@ PBMidd86 : If Adrian is going to Betis at the end of the season I 'd love Reina to come back as backup to Alisson @ Alansurry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deserved at least a point .
@ HomelessPenguin : Liverpool let go of Pepe Reina 10 years too early ... disgraceful decision from Rodgers @ cloudatlaskid : He was - and is - tremendous .
@ hongeorge : Watching Pepe Reina there and wondering how we ditched him for Mignolet .

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Pepe Reina was left gutted after Heung Min-Son poked a 94th minute winner beyond the Spaniard.
The Aston Villa keeper rolled back the years as he defied Tottenham time and time again in the second half.
But he failed to bring his side the point they craved as Spurs came out 3-2 winners in a five goal thriller at Villa Park.
(Image: TIM EASTHOPE/BIRMINGHAM MAIL)
Reina also saved a penalty in the first half, before Son guided the rebound in, much to the frustration of the former Liverpool stopper.
In total, the 37-year-old made seven saves as Jose Mourinho's men pushed for a late winner. It was the AC Milan loanee's fourth Premier League appearance for Villa, his first in England since his Anfield departure in 2014.
And Liverpool fans on social media were full of praise for Reina, despite ending up on the losing side.
@tapanpatnaik99: Reina was fantastic today. #LFC
@30yearsred: Pepe Reina has been great today. On this evidence we let him go far too early. Don't think any of our pre- Alisson keepers were an improvement.
@TomDS1986: Great seeing @PReina25 back in the #PL. Idol of mine growing up (as a wannabe goalkeeper). Sure he will get a boss reception at Anfield. Hope he doesn’t play as well then as he has so far today though!
@ywasteve: It makes me happy to see Pepe Reina play - even if it’s for Villa. One of my favorite #LFC players ever!
@PBMidd86: If Adrian is going to Betis at the end of the season I'd love Reina to come back as backup to Alisson
@Alansurry: So sorry for Pepe Reina they deserved at least a point.
@HomelessPenguin: Liverpool let go of Pepe Reina 10 years too early... disgraceful decision from Rodgers
@Murlio: Pepe Reina still class
@cloudatlaskid: He was - and is - tremendous.
@hongeorge: Watching Pepe Reina there and wondering how we ditched him for Mignolet.


birminghammail--2020-02-16--Shoppers warned not to eat these Nestle Ski yogurts as they may contain bits of rubber

Nestle has issued an urgent product recall on batches of its Ski yogurts variety pack over fears they contain bits of rubber .
Shoppers who 've bought affected batches are being urged not to eat them in case they could become a choking hazard .
Four different flavoured yogurts are included in each pack , which are made with real chunks of fruit .
The four flavours are strawberry , peach , apricot and raspberry and cost £1 from supermarkets including Asda , Tesco , Sainsbury 's and Morrisons .
The warning over the dairy snacks was issued after Nestle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ food may contain small pieces of black rubber .
This is following an `` isolated incident '' during the manufacturing process .
Affected batches weigh 480g - made up of four 120g individual pots - and have a use by date of February 21 , 22 , 28 and 29 , and March 6 , 7 and 13 .
The dates can be found on the bottom right hand corner of the cardboard sleeve and on the top of each yogurt pot lid .
Shoppers who have the yogurts at home are advised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a pot lid printed with any of these use by dates on them to the manufacturers in exchange for a full refund .
The address is : Ski Yogurt Recall , Freepost Consumer Services , Nestle UK ltd , York .
Shoppers can also contact the customer care team on 0800 00 30 .
You do not need to include your shopping receipt to be eligible for your money back .
In a recall notice issued on the Food Standards Agency website , Nestle said : `` The safety and quality of our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We sincerely apologise to out consumers for the inconvenience caused by this voluntary recall . ''

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Nestle has issued an urgent product recall on batches of its Ski yogurts variety pack over fears they contain bits of rubber.
Shoppers who've bought affected batches are being urged not to eat them in case they could become a choking hazard.
Four different flavoured yogurts are included in each pack, which are made with real chunks of fruit.
The four flavours are strawberry, peach, apricot and raspberry and cost £1 from supermarkets including Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons.
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The warning over the dairy snacks was issued after Nestle's fruit supplier alerted manufacturers that the food may contain small pieces of black rubber.
This is following an "isolated incident" during the manufacturing process.
Affected batches weigh 480g - made up of four 120g individual pots - and have a use by date of February 21, 22, 28 and 29, and March 6, 7 and 13.
The dates can be found on the bottom right hand corner of the cardboard sleeve and on the top of each yogurt pot lid.
Shoppers who have the yogurts at home are advised to send the outer cardboard sleeve or a pot lid printed with any of these use by dates on them to the manufacturers in exchange for a full refund.
The address is: Ski Yogurt Recall, Freepost Consumer Services, Nestle UK ltd, York.
Shoppers can also contact the customer care team on 0800 00 30.
You do not need to include your shopping receipt to be eligible for your money back.
In a recall notice issued on the Food Standards Agency website, Nestle said: "The safety and quality of our products are non-negotiable priorities for our company.
"We sincerely apologise to out consumers for the inconvenience caused by this voluntary recall."


birminghammail--2020-02-16--Drayton Manor suddenly shuts due to Storm Dennis - and people are livid

Drayton Manor Park bosses made a sudden decision to shut down due to adverse weather conditions caused by Storm Dennis but one park goer voiced his anger after travelling more than 100 miles from Manchester only to find it was shut .
A message posted on Drayton Manor 's Facebook page on Friday February 14 stated that the park would be open on February 15 and 16 , with a reduced offering due to the UK weather warnings .
This message was also shared on Twitter at 7am on Sunday morning .
However , the lake in the centre of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ morning of Sunday February 16 , and park bosses made the decision to close the park at midday and remain shut on Monday February 17 .
It attempted to contact people who had pre-booked tickets but did not post any details of Sunday 's closure on social media so there was no way for people just turning up to realise that the park had closed .
Unfortunately , a man travelled all the way from Manchester in torrential rain only to then discover the park was closed .
Alonzo Harris tweeted : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ park after driving all the way from Manchester , after your Facebook page saying it was open and we '' ve got here and its been shut since 12pm .
`` So why has n't Facebook or Twitter been updated as there were others in the exact same position ? ''
There was notice about the closure on the Drayton Manor website but visitors had to scroll right down to the bottom of the home page to find it .
Another wrote : `` We have driven two hours and only just found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are fuming !
Now £150 down on hotel and no comms from Drayton . ''
William Bryan , managing director at Drayton Manor Park , said : `` Due to adverse weather conditions and significant flooding in the park , we made the decision to close the park today , to ensure the safety of our guests and staff .
`` Our main priority was ensuring visitors were assisted in leaving the park safely and securely , as well as contacting any guests with existing reservations and refunding tickets , or arranging alternative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been operating a reduced number of rides and attractions due to the unpredictable weather , and this had been communicated directly to guests ahead of their visit , and via our website and social media channels alongside a notice that conditions would be closely monitored over the weekend. ''
We always advise guests to check our website before travelling to the park , and apologise for any inconvenience caused . ''
If people have tickets booked for Monday February 17 , they are advised to contact the call centre on 01827 287979 or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re-opened for half term on February 8 and 9 , then again on February 12 .
It was due to remain open then until February 23 so that kids could enjoy visiting Thomas Land and all the animals in the zoo .
Follow our live blog here to get the latest information on Storm Dennis and how it might affect you - and see all the road closures here Take a look at these photos which show how Storm Dennis has caused havoc in the Midlands this weekend : Rail passengers were warned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Birmingham today ( Sunday February 16 ) because overnight flooding from Storm Dennis is causing chaos on the tracks .
West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway reported that water levels were affecting several rail routes around the region and confirmed that any passenger who decides not to travel today will be able to use their ticket on Monday .
A Cross Country trains spokesman said : `` Storm Dennis Flooding is affecting multiple points of our network today .
We therefore strongly recommend NOT TRAVELLING .
Please travel tomorrow . ''
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heart-in-the-mouth moment when a plane hit turbulence from Storm Dennis as it made its way into Birmingham Airport .
When the Flybe plane approached the runway at around 2pm on Saturday February 15 , it was faced with extremely high winds , causing the plane to swerve from side to side as it is buffeted by the stormy weather .
Despite this , the pilot made an impressive landing and brought all the passengers to safety on the concourse .
The Met Office has issued multiple severe weather warnings for the West Midlands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Met Office Chief Meteorologist , Steve Willington , said : “ With Storm Dennis bringing further heavy and persistent rain over the weekend , there is a risk of significant impacts from flooding , including damage to property and a danger to life from fast flowing floodwater .
“ Our advice is to keep an eye on the latest weather forecast and weather warnings for your area and to follow the safety advice from officials . ''

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Drayton Manor Park bosses made a sudden decision to shut down due to adverse weather conditions caused by Storm Dennis but one park goer voiced his anger after travelling more than 100 miles from Manchester only to find it was shut.
A message posted on Drayton Manor's Facebook page on Friday February 14 stated that the park would be open on February 15 and 16, with a reduced offering due to the UK weather warnings. This message was also shared on Twitter at 7am on Sunday morning.
However, the lake in the centre of the park burst its banks on the morning of Sunday February 16, and park bosses made the decision to close the park at midday and remain shut on Monday February 17.
It attempted to contact people who had pre-booked tickets but did not post any details of Sunday's closure on social media so there was no way for people just turning up to realise that the park had closed.
Unfortunately, a man travelled all the way from Manchester in torrential rain only to then discover the park was closed.
(Image: Drayton Manor/ Facebook)
Alonzo Harris tweeted: "Got all the way to the theme park after driving all the way from Manchester, after your Facebook page saying it was open and we''ve got here and its been shut since 12pm.
"So why hasn't Facebook or Twitter been updated as there were others in the exact same position?"
There was notice about the closure on the Drayton Manor website but visitors had to scroll right down to the bottom of the home page to find it.
Another wrote: "We have driven two hours and only just found out as randomly checked email. We are fuming! Now £150 down on hotel and no comms from Drayton."
William Bryan, managing director at Drayton Manor Park, said: " Due to adverse weather conditions and significant flooding in the park, we made the decision to close the park today, to ensure the safety of our guests and staff.
"Our main priority was ensuring visitors were assisted in leaving the park safely and securely, as well as contacting any guests with existing reservations and refunding tickets, or arranging alternative dates to visit.
"We had been operating a reduced number of rides and attractions due to the unpredictable weather, and this had been communicated directly to guests ahead of their visit, and via our website and social media channels alongside a notice that conditions would be closely monitored over the weekend.
" We always advise guests to check our website before travelling to the park, and apologise for any inconvenience caused."
If people have tickets booked for Monday February 17, they are advised to contact the call centre on 01827 287979 or email enquiries@draytonmanor.co.uk
The Staffordshire-based park re-opened for half term on February 8 and 9, then again on February 12. It was due to remain open then until February 23 so that kids could enjoy visiting Thomas Land and all the animals in the zoo.
Follow our live blog here to get the latest information on Storm Dennis and how it might affect you - and see all the road closures here
Take a look at these photos which show how Storm Dennis has caused havoc in the Midlands this weekend:
Rail passengers were warned not to travel on the trains around Birmingham today (Sunday February 16) because overnight flooding from Storm Dennis is causing chaos on the tracks.
West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway reported that water levels were affecting several rail routes around the region and confirmed that any passenger who decides not to travel today will be able to use their ticket on Monday.
A Cross Country trains spokesman said: "Storm Dennis Flooding is affecting multiple points of our network today. We therefore strongly recommend NOT TRAVELLING. Please travel tomorrow."
And, on Saturday, there was a heart-in-the-mouth moment when a plane hit turbulence from Storm Dennis as it made its way into Birmingham Airport.
When the Flybe plane approached the runway at around 2pm on Saturday February 15, it was faced with extremely high winds, causing the plane to swerve from side to side as it is buffeted by the stormy weather.
Despite this, the pilot made an impressive landing and brought all the passengers to safety on the concourse.
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The Met Office has issued multiple severe weather warnings for the West Midlands from Saturday right through to Monday.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Steve Willington, said: “ With Storm Dennis bringing further heavy and persistent rain over the weekend, there is a risk of significant impacts from flooding, including damage to property and a danger to life from fast flowing floodwater.
“Our advice is to keep an eye on the latest weather forecast and weather warnings for your area and to follow the safety advice from officials."


birminghammail--2020-02-16--Birmingham City linked with summer move for League Two star

Birmingham City have been linked with a move for Crewe Alexandra defender Perry Ng .
Website TEAMtalk report that Blues are keen on signing the 23-year-old , with Championship rivals Derby County , Nottingham Forest , Charlton Athletic and Bristol City also credited with an interest .
Ng could be made available in the summer and is said to be set to leave Gresty Road .
The Crewe academy product , who spent time on loan at Hyde United in 2015 , is contracted to the club until June 2021 .
He has played 33 games at right-back this season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ At just 23 years old Ng has 155 career appearances under his belt with Crewe , who are third in League Two and a good bet for promotion to the second tier .
Blues currently have Maxime Colin and Wes Harding who can operate at right-back , with the former Pep Clotet 's number one choice in the position .
Ng won Crewe 's player of the year and players ' player awards last season .
He is eligible to play for Singapore through his grandather , but is yet to make an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has scored five career goals and notched 13 assists for Crewe .

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Birmingham City have been linked with a move for Crewe Alexandra defender Perry Ng.
Website TEAMtalk report that Blues are keen on signing the 23-year-old, with Championship rivals Derby County, Nottingham Forest, Charlton Athletic and Bristol City also credited with an interest.
Ng could be made available in the summer and is said to be set to leave Gresty Road.
The Crewe academy product, who spent time on loan at Hyde United in 2015, is contracted to the club until June 2021.
He has played 33 games at right-back this season and can also play at centre-back.
At just 23 years old Ng has 155 career appearances under his belt with Crewe, who are third in League Two and a good bet for promotion to the second tier.
Blues currently have Maxime Colin and Wes Harding who can operate at right-back, with the former Pep Clotet's number one choice in the position.
Ng won Crewe's player of the year and players' player awards last season.
He is eligible to play for Singapore through his grandather, but is yet to make an appearance for The Lions.
The defender has scored five career goals and notched 13 assists for Crewe.


birminghammail--2020-02-16--'Devastating' - Sky Sports pundit on Aston Villa loss and what Bjorn Engels should have done

Former Birmingham City manager turned Sky Sports pundit Chris Hughton has been assessing Aston Villa 's 3-2 defeat at home to Tottenham this afternoon .
Villa are just one point clear of the relegation zone following the dramatic loss , which saw Son Heung-Min score the winner for Spurs in the fourth minute of stoppage time at the end of the contest .
The hosts took the lead thanks to Toby Alderweireld 's own goal only for the defender to level with a goal of his own for Tottenham .
Son put Spurs in front only for Bjorn Engels to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then came up with a horrendous error late on as he misjudged the flight of the ball and allowed Son to go through on goal as he slotted the ball into the back of the net .
Hughton explained on Sky Sports that the result will really hurt Villa and he touched on what Engels should have done in that moment .
`` For Villa and where they are , it 's devastating , '' Hughton told Sky Sports .
`` We spoke ( in the studio ) at 2-2 and discussed at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ draw ?
`` My opinion was that you would because you are up against a Tottenham side who would be the favourites once the game opens up to get that next goal .
`` What you do n't expect at that stage of the game is for it to go wrong in that way .
`` If you are a defender you just want to get the ball as far away from your goal as you can .
Even if that means getting a strong foot on that and lifting it back into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the difficulties and the heartaches of management when things like that happen . ''

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Former Birmingham City manager turned Sky Sports pundit Chris Hughton has been assessing Aston Villa's 3-2 defeat at home to Tottenham this afternoon.
Villa are just one point clear of the relegation zone following the dramatic loss, which saw Son Heung-Min score the winner for Spurs in the fourth minute of stoppage time at the end of the contest.
The hosts took the lead thanks to Toby Alderweireld's own goal only for the defender to level with a goal of his own for Tottenham.
Son put Spurs in front only for Bjorn Engels to equalise in the 53rd minute.
Engels then came up with a horrendous error late on as he misjudged the flight of the ball and allowed Son to go through on goal as he slotted the ball into the back of the net.
Hughton explained on Sky Sports that the result will really hurt Villa and he touched on what Engels should have done in that moment.
(Image: TIM EASTHOPE/BIRMINGHAM MAIL)
"For Villa and where they are, it's devastating," Hughton told Sky Sports.
"We spoke (in the studio) at 2-2 and discussed at that stage would you settle for a draw?
"My opinion was that you would because you are up against a Tottenham side who would be the favourites once the game opens up to get that next goal.
"What you don't expect at that stage of the game is for it to go wrong in that way.
"If you are a defender you just want to get the ball as far away from your goal as you can. Even if that means getting a strong foot on that and lifting it back into the corner.
"But these are the difficulties and the heartaches of management when things like that happen."


birminghammail--2020-02-16--'Unbelievable' - Aston Villa fans are gutted after dramatic Spurs defeat

Aston Villa suffered late heartbreak as Heung-Min Son capitalised on a Bjorn Engels error to earn Tottenham a dramatic 3-2 win , Dean Smith 's men took the lead in the first half after a Toby Alderweireld own goal , before the Belgian defender made up for his mistake , firing home the equaliser before the 30 minute mark .
Villa were then dealt another dose of VAR controversy on the stroke of half time .
Engels was adjudged to have fouled Steven Bergwijn , with officials at Stockley Park overruling on-field referee Martin Atknison .
Pepe Reina saved the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rebound to give Spurs the lead .
Engels went from villain to hero in the second half as he brought Villa back on terms from a Jack Grealish corner .
Chances came and went for both sides , before Engels made another costly error to allow Son to slide in a last-gasp winner to stun Villa Park .
@ kevavfc1993 : I genuinely have n't felt this bad since the 1st playoff final .
Not even the bottle job v Leeds last season had me feeling like this @ 29barters : IF @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big IF right now .
We need to invest a good proportion of the money in to a proper defence @ astonvilla475 : Teams that give goals away like that go down @ David_Dimmick : Keep finding myself saying if we play like that we should be okay ... when are these good performances going to turn into results ?
@ _MillerAVFC : Hard to take that was thought we played really well today .
With defending like that & keep gifting sides goals week after week like we do that ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Imagine if we had a decent back line .
@ OllyAVFC : The problem is we ’ ve had so many lapses in concentration this season it ’ s unbelievable , we can ’ t stay at this level if we ’ re making schoolboy errors , very big end to the season coming .
@ MattParish76 : Defending is our Achilles heel , yet we have one of the best defenders of a generation on our coaching staff ?
!
@ RJG8283 : Gutted , deserved a point , but individual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plenty of effort , fight and passion and we need to keep it for the last 12 games , gives us a chance of staying in the Prem @ jackcastleton2 : If we do stay up this season even with 4/5 centre backs at the club I ’ d still go and get another 20/30 mil centre back other than Mings the other 3 are prone to mistakes every game .
Still not over Engles mistake

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Aston Villa suffered late heartbreak as Heung-Min Son capitalised on a Bjorn Engels error to earn Tottenham a dramatic 3-2 win,
Dean Smith's men took the lead in the first half after a Toby Alderweireld own goal, before the Belgian defender made up for his mistake, firing home the equaliser before the 30 minute mark.
Villa were then dealt another dose of VAR controversy on the stroke of half time. Engels was adjudged to have fouled Steven Bergwijn, with officials at Stockley Park overruling on-field referee Martin Atknison.
Pepe Reina saved the resulting penalty, before Son stuck in the rebound to give Spurs the lead.
Engels went from villain to hero in the second half as he brought Villa back on terms from a Jack Grealish corner. Chances came and went for both sides, before Engels made another costly error to allow Son to slide in a last-gasp winner to stun Villa Park.
Villa fans react to Spurs defeat:
@kevavfc1993: I genuinely haven't felt this bad since the 1st playoff final. Not even the bottle job v Leeds last season had me feeling like this
@29barters: IF we stay up and it's a big IF right now. We need to invest a good proportion of the money in to a proper defence
@astonvilla475: Teams that give goals away like that go down
@David_Dimmick: Keep finding myself saying if we play like that we should be okay... when are these good performances going to turn into results?
@_MillerAVFC: Hard to take that was thought we played really well today. With defending like that & keep gifting sides goals week after week like we do that’s what will relegate us.
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@RichardGill_: Imagine if we had a decent back line.
@OllyAVFC: The problem is we’ve had so many lapses in concentration this season it’s unbelievable, we can’t stay at this level if we’re making schoolboy errors, very big end to the season coming.
@MattParish76: Defending is our Achilles heel, yet we have one of the best defenders of a generation on our coaching staff?!
@RJG8283: Gutted, deserved a point, but individual errors yet again costing us points... plenty of effort , fight and passion and we need to keep it for the last 12 games , gives us a chance of staying in the Prem
@jackcastleton2: If we do stay up this season even with 4/5 centre backs at the club I’d still go and get another 20/30 mil centre back other than Mings the other 3 are prone to mistakes every game. Still not over Engles mistake


birminghammail--2020-02-17--‘Racist’ fans lead to Atherstone Town staff resignations

Scott Rickards has walked away from Atherstone Town , making a firm stand against racism which is permeating through English Football .
The Adders boss acted after his side 's Midland League One clash at Stafford Town on Saturday was halted temporarily amid reports of racial abuse against home keeper Samuel Amedu .
It completed a week of shame for Atherstone which saw allegations of racism at the club 's FA Vase clash with Worcester City .
The Adders subsequently won their replay with Worcester City on Wednesday night after a dramatic penalty shoot-out , moving into the quarter finals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a possible Wembley appearance .
However , Rickards and assistant manager Mike Fowler will play no further part in that run or the club 's promotion charge in Midland Football League One , deciding to sacrifice their chance of personal glory and showing their contempt for football 's racist contagion .
Club secretary Dave Turner and Mark Brookes , who films the club 's matches , have also quit Sheepy Road .
Adders chairman Brian Henney has taken a tough stance and vowed to 'eradicate this cancer ' from the club .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now face lifetime bans .
But Rickards had already made his decision to quit .
He said : `` This is not something I could turn a blind eye to .
`` We had the game against Worcester last week which saw racial allegations and I made my views clear at the time .
`` I know the management team at Worcester and knew they would not say anything without substance .
I took their allegations very seriously .
`` As a football manager , a coach , a person , I said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not something anyone should be faced with .
`` We do n't manage games to be abused racially , verbally or physically .
`` Perhaps the elation of the second game , winning at Worcester on penalties , swept things under the carpet .
It got deflected and not dealt with .
`` At Stafford , in the second half , we were pulled to one side by the referee and told of another allegation of racism .
`` That was later backed up .
I was told by one of my own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well so , in the past two weeks , we have been faced with alleged and confirmed reports of racism from fans .
`` As a manager , I felt I was faced with a decision to make - what do I do ?
I have put my name to the club and badge .
`` I have been involved in football for more than 20 years and have made a lot of friends from all over the world .
`` I have got black players who play for my team so where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I say let 's just deal with it and move on ?
`` I feel I owe it to everyone in my circle of friends and anyone I have come across in the game to say no , I wo n't accept this .
`` I pride myself in being a good honest person with good morals .
I surround myself with like-minded people .
I can not condone any acts of racism in any way shape or form .
`` I spoke to Mike ( Fowler ) and we were in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issued a statement and have given life-time bans to some individuals but I had to make a decision which was right for me as a person .
`` People may talk about it being a minority of fans but whether it 's a majority or minority , it 's nothing to do with that .
Whether it 's one person , 20 people or 50 , I 'm not having it .
`` I 'm walking away from something where we have worked hard to get into a position to challenge for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's the right thing to do .
`` I 've read some people say it 's because I have something else lined up .
That 's a ludicrous comment and highlights that some people are in denial about the issues .
`` Some people need to step back from their own bubbles and look at the facts . ''
Rickards says that he holds the players at Atherstone in the highest esteem and he hopes they will understand his reasons .
`` I feel like I have let down a group of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respectful people I have known .
`` They have been incredible and listened and carried out everything I have asked of them .
`` I hope they feel , in the long run , that I am backing them .
I hope they see that in the future .
People have to see the issues and discuss them and I am making a stance to raise awareness of this . ''
On the club itself , Rickards added he felt sympathy for the 'fantastic people ' who are working hard to turn the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hopes they can combat the problem .
`` I see the great work that goes on behind the scenes from people like chairman Brian Henney , secretary Dave Turner and others , '' he said .
`` There are some lovely , lovely people at Atherstone , volunteers with drive , energy and passion .
`` Mike and I saw that potential within the club and loved that about it .
They do n't do n't deserve any of this but it 's something that needs to be addressed . ''
A statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ During the game at Stafford Town , racist comments were observed and heard by members of our own team and supporters .
`` Following the game , I , the chairman of the club , along with the management and secretary ( Dave Turner ) , undertook an immediate investigation with regard to the contents of that abuse and the persons responsible .
`` Atherstone has a zero tolerance policy stance on racism and , as a result of that investigation , I can confirm we have identified the responsible group of fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a result of our findings .
`` Atherstone wishes to publicly apologise to Stafford Town FC , their players , management and supporters for this totally unacceptable behaviour .
`` Furthermore , I personally wish to apologise to our own Atherstone players , management , sponsors and core supporters , for the mindless few and assure everyone this is not what our club represents .
`` We will take whatever action is necessary to eradicate this cancer within our club once and for all ; we will not allow a few mindless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Assistant Mike Fowler had written to the squad , explaining his decision .
`` It is with a heavy heart but a clear mind that I am out ! ''
he wrote .
`` The events this week have really got to me .
`` I can not and will not be associated with racism .
I do not accept it from a professional perspective or a personal one .
`` Success means nothing without integrity and I do not wish to help bring success to a club that has a racist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great friends and memories that can never be taken away .
`` We will always have those together and the journey has been immense but it has to come to an end for me .
`` I have a choice between being selfish and having the chance to progress to Wembley or standing up for what I believe in .
You all know me enough by now and this is the only way for me . ''

Scott Rickards has walked away from Atherstone Town, making a firm stand against racism which is permeating through English Football.
The Adders boss acted after his side's Midland League One clash at Stafford Town on Saturday was halted temporarily amid reports of racial abuse against home keeper Samuel Amedu.
It completed a week of shame for Atherstone which saw allegations of racism at the club's FA Vase clash with Worcester City.
The Adders subsequently won their replay with Worcester City on Wednesday night after a dramatic penalty shoot-out, moving into the quarter finals of the Vase, three games from a possible Wembley appearance.
However, Rickards and assistant manager Mike Fowler will play no further part in that run or the club's promotion charge in Midland Football League One, deciding to sacrifice their chance of personal glory and showing their contempt for football's racist contagion.
Club secretary Dave Turner and Mark Brookes, who films the club's matches, have also quit Sheepy Road.
Adders chairman Brian Henney has taken a tough stance and vowed to 'eradicate this cancer' from the club. He added fans responsible were identified and will now face lifetime bans.
But Rickards had already made his decision to quit.
(Image: Gary McGuffog)
He said: "This is not something I could turn a blind eye to.
"We had the game against Worcester last week which saw racial allegations and I made my views clear at the time.
"I know the management team at Worcester and knew they would not say anything without substance. I took their allegations very seriously.
"As a football manager, a coach, a person, I said it wasn't acceptable - racism is not something anyone should be faced with. "We don't manage games to be abused racially, verbally or physically.
"Perhaps the elation of the second game, winning at Worcester on penalties, swept things under the carpet. It got deflected and not dealt with.
"At Stafford, in the second half, we were pulled to one side by the referee and told of another allegation of racism.
"That was later backed up. I was told by one of my own players that they had heard it as well so, in the past two weeks, we have been faced with alleged and confirmed reports of racism from fans.
"As a manager, I felt I was faced with a decision to make - what do I do? I have put my name to the club and badge.
"I have been involved in football for more than 20 years and have made a lot of friends from all over the world.
"I have got black players who play for my team so where do I stand morally and ethically if I say let's just deal with it and move on?
"I feel I owe it to everyone in my circle of friends and anyone I have come across in the game to say no, I won't accept this.
"I pride myself in being a good honest person with good morals. I surround myself with like-minded people. I can not condone any acts of racism in any way shape or form.
"I spoke to Mike (Fowler) and we were in the same mind place.
"The club issued a statement and have given life-time bans to some individuals but I had to make a decision which was right for me as a person.
"People may talk about it being a minority of fans but whether it's a majority or minority, it's nothing to do with that. Whether it's one person, 20 people or 50, I'm not having it.
"I'm walking away from something where we have worked hard to get into a position to challenge for the league and get close to Wembley but it's the right thing to do.
"I've read some people say it's because I have something else lined up. That's a ludicrous comment and highlights that some people are in denial about the issues.
"Some people need to step back from their own bubbles and look at the facts."
Rickards says that he holds the players at Atherstone in the highest esteem and he hopes they will understand his reasons.
"I feel like I have let down a group of players who are the most honest, respectful people I have known.
"They have been incredible and listened and carried out everything I have asked of them.
"I hope they feel, in the long run, that I am backing them. I hope they see that in the future. People have to see the issues and discuss them and I am making a stance to raise awareness of this."
(Image: Paul Barber)
On the club itself, Rickards added he felt sympathy for the 'fantastic people' who are working hard to turn the Adders into a better club and he hopes they can combat the problem. "I see the great work that goes on behind the scenes from people like chairman Brian Henney, secretary Dave Turner and others," he said.
"There are some lovely, lovely people at Atherstone, volunteers with drive, energy and passion.
"Mike and I saw that potential within the club and loved that about it. They don't don't deserve any of this but it's something that needs to be addressed."
A statement from Adders chairman Henney read: "During the game at Stafford Town, racist comments were observed and heard by members of our own team and supporters.
"Following the game, I, the chairman of the club, along with the management and secretary (Dave Turner), undertook an immediate investigation with regard to the contents of that abuse and the persons responsible.
"Atherstone has a zero tolerance policy stance on racism and, as a result of that investigation, I can confirm we have identified the responsible group of fans, who will now face life-time bans as a result of our findings.
"Atherstone wishes to publicly apologise to Stafford Town FC, their players, management and supporters for this totally unacceptable behaviour.
"Furthermore, I personally wish to apologise to our own Atherstone players, management, sponsors and core supporters, for the mindless few and assure everyone this is not what our club represents.
"We will take whatever action is necessary to eradicate this cancer within our club once and for all; we will not allow a few mindless individuals to bring this club down."
Assistant Mike Fowler had written to the squad, explaining his decision.
"It is with a heavy heart but a clear mind that I am out!" he wrote. "The events this week have really got to me.
"I cannot and will not be associated with racism. I do not accept it from a professional perspective or a personal one.
"Success means nothing without integrity and I do not wish to help bring success to a club that has a racist element.
"I've made some great friends and memories that can never be taken away.
"We will always have those together and the journey has been immense but it has to come to an end for me.
"I have a choice between being selfish and having the chance to progress to Wembley or standing up for what I believe in. You all know me enough by now and this is the only way for me."


birminghammail--2020-02-17--Warwickshire Bears aim to be the 'best' as record profits unveiled

Warwickshire have announced record profits for the 2018/19 financial year .
In a year that saw Edgbaston host the opening Test of the Ashes series and five fixtures in the World Cup , the club increased year-on-year turnover by 54 per cent to £26.6 million .
Craig Flindall , the Bears ’ chief operating officer , said : “ Major match days are our principal driver of revenues and Ashes Test matches are the most rewarding and sought-after fixtures by all cricket venues .
“ In preparation we took steps to maximise this opportunity , including the introduction of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure prompt sell-outs of days .
“ We also made increased investment in our match-day experience , particularly in our choice of food and drink options around the ground , and a new cashless payment process that minimised queue times.
” The financial performance ensures Warwickshire will make a capital repayment of £2.1 million on their loan to Birmingham City Council , which helped fund the first phase of redevelopment of Edgbaston in 2010 and 2011 .
Flindall added : “ Having won such a prestigious allocation of major matches over the next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to develop an ambitious strategy which will be launched shortly , including the future development of the stadium .
“ It will also mean we will be able to meet our future debt repayment obligations and significantly reduce the council loan further over the next five years.
” In 2018 Warwickshire secured a 31-day allocation of major match days , between 2020 and 2024 , including England ’ s Test matches in four of the five years and all five Finals Days of the Vitality Blast .
Edgbaston will also be the home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ short-form cricket tournament , The Hundred .
In August of last year Warwickshire secured a further eight-day marquee programme of women ’ s T20 cricket in Birmingham ’ s hosting of the 2022 Commonwealth Games .
In preparation for future cycles of fixtures , work will start in the summer on the £85 million second phase of the Edgbaston masterplan , which includes the construction of 375 apartments , new retail and dining space and an entrance plaza and club car parks that will transform the stadium campus .
Plans for the third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be revealed in the spring .
Warwickshire chief executive Neil Snowball said : “ Whilst we ’ ve enjoyed a record financial year by maximising commercial opportunities around our high-profile fixtures , it ’ s imperative we keep moving forward and innovating to grow our business and the game of cricket .
“ We made good progress in capitalising on England ’ s incredible World Cup win and achieved strong growth in our membership and domestic T20 attendances .
“ On the field , our increased investment in the Warwickshire pathway saw four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the senior men ’ s team , while our women ’ s team secured the Vitality County T20 , which represents our first domestic trophy in the women ’ s game .
“ The launch of our new strategy and third and fourth phases of the Edgbaston masterplan will reinforce our ambitions to be the ‘ best cricket business in the world ’ , with further development of spectator and hospitality facilities .
”

Warwickshire have announced record profits for the 2018/19 financial year. In a year that saw Edgbaston host the opening Test of the Ashes series and five fixtures in the World Cup, the club increased year-on-year turnover by 54 per cent to £26.6 million.
Craig Flindall, the Bears’ chief operating officer, said: “Major match days are our principal driver of revenues and Ashes Test matches are the most rewarding and sought-after fixtures by all cricket venues. “In preparation we took steps to maximise this opportunity, including the introduction of a ticket ballot to drive early demand and ensure prompt sell-outs of days. “We also made increased investment in our match-day experience, particularly in our choice of food and drink options around the ground, and a new cashless payment process that minimised queue times.”
The financial performance ensures Warwickshire will make a capital repayment of £2.1 million on their loan to Birmingham City Council, which helped fund the first phase of redevelopment of Edgbaston in 2010 and 2011. Flindall added: “Having won such a prestigious allocation of major matches over the next five years means we have been able to develop an ambitious strategy which will be launched shortly, including the future development of the stadium. “It will also mean we will be able to meet our future debt repayment obligations and significantly reduce the council loan further over the next five years.”
In 2018 Warwickshire secured a 31-day allocation of major match days, between 2020 and 2024, including England’s Test matches in four of the five years and all five Finals Days of the Vitality Blast. Edgbaston will also be the home of Birmingham Phoenix in the new premier short-form cricket tournament, The Hundred.
In August of last year Warwickshire secured a further eight-day marquee programme of women’s T20 cricket in Birmingham’s hosting of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. In preparation for future cycles of fixtures, work will start in the summer on the £85 million second phase of the Edgbaston masterplan, which includes the construction of 375 apartments, new retail and dining space and an entrance plaza and club car parks that will transform the stadium campus. Plans for the third and fourth phases of development will also be revealed in the spring.
Warwickshire chief executive Neil Snowball said: “Whilst we’ve enjoyed a record financial year by maximising commercial opportunities around our high-profile fixtures, it’s imperative we keep moving forward and innovating to grow our business and the game of cricket. “We made good progress in capitalising on England’s incredible World Cup win and achieved strong growth in our membership and domestic T20 attendances.
“On the field, our increased investment in the Warwickshire pathway saw four players graduate from the academy ranks to the senior men’s team, while our women’s team secured the Vitality County T20, which represents our first domestic trophy in the women’s game. “The launch of our new strategy and third and fourth phases of the Edgbaston masterplan will reinforce our ambitions to be the ‘best cricket business in the world’, with further development of spectator and hospitality facilities.”


birminghammail--2020-02-17--'Got it wrong' - former Aston Villa man makes Premier League claim

Former Aston Vila favourite Lee Hendrie says he fears for his old club 's Premier League future after their last-minute loss to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday .
Hendrie , who made 251 appearances in 13 years at Villa , was speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live ’ s Football Daily podcast after the defeat which left his former side just a point above the relegation zone .
On the loss , Hendrie said : `` It ’ s such a heart-wrenching way to lose a game , especially when you ’ re in the thick of that relegation battle .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ injury time allowed Heung-Min Son to sneak in and win the game for Spurs after the Belgian had equalised for Villa earlier in the second half .
Speaking on the mistake , Hendrie said : `` I don ’ t even know what he ’ s actually thinking at that stage in the game .
It ’ s terrible defending .
With the way Villa ’ s season ’ s been , I ’ d rather he ’ d have just kicked it into row Z .
`` Defensively , you can ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and that could possibly send the club down this season.
’ ’ Villa were missing influential defender Tyrone Mings , and Hendrie believes his absence was a big factor in the defeat : `` Tyrone ’ s so important in that side , he organises and commands that back three or back five .
`` I think that ’ s where Dean [ Smith ] got it wrong today .
They maybe should have just shut up shop . ''
Dean Smith ’ s side have now conceded a league-worst 50 goals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most shots , despite a formation change to include three centre-backs earlier in the campaign in an effort to tighten up the defence .
Villa face a tricky task in their next game as they travel to a recently resurgent Southampton , looking to earn a first win in three .

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Former Aston Vila favourite Lee Hendrie says he fears for his old club's Premier League future after their last-minute loss to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
Hendrie, who made 251 appearances in 13 years at Villa, was speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live’s Football Daily podcast after the defeat which left his former side just a point above the relegation zone.
On the loss, Hendrie said: "It’s such a heart-wrenching way to lose a game, especially when you’re in the thick of that relegation battle."
Bjorn Engels’ error deep into injury time allowed Heung-Min Son to sneak in and win the game for Spurs after the Belgian had equalised for Villa earlier in the second half.
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Speaking on the mistake, Hendrie said: "I don’t even know what he’s actually thinking at that stage in the game. It’s terrible defending. With the way Villa’s season’s been, I’d rather he’d have just kicked it into row Z.
"Defensively, you can’t concede goals the way they do, and that could possibly send the club down this season.’’
Villa were missing influential defender Tyrone Mings, and Hendrie believes his absence was a big factor in the defeat: "Tyrone’s so important in that side, he organises and commands that back three or back five.
"I think that’s where Dean [Smith] got it wrong today. They maybe should have just shut up shop."
Dean Smith’s side have now conceded a league-worst 50 goals already this season and have faced the most shots, despite a formation change to include three centre-backs earlier in the campaign in an effort to tighten up the defence.
Villa face a tricky task in their next game as they travel to a recently resurgent Southampton, looking to earn a first win in three.


birminghammail--2020-02-17--Tamworth's MP Christopher Pincher becomes new housing minister replacing Esther Mcvey

Tamworth 's MP Christopher Pincher says he is honoured to become the new housing minster and can not wait to get stuck into his new role .
Mr Pincher takes over from Esther Mcvey as part of the Prime Minister ’ s ministerial reshuffle and leaves his previous role as as minister of state for Europe and the Americas which he was given last July .
He said : “ I am delighted to have been appointed as the Minister for Housing by the Prime Minister .
“ Naturally I am sad to leave behind the great work being done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across the world and delivering this Government ’ s vision of Global Britain however , housing is at the top of the Prime Minister ’ s domestic agenda .
“ It is an honour that he has bestowed this role upon me and I look forward to getting stuck in to this highly dynamic role .
“ Our ambition for housing across the country is clear : we must help more people get onto the housing ladder and to continue to build more good quality , green and beautiful homes .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ places people want to live , delivering the homes that people need and helping people to buy and rent .
“ In the last five years we have delivered a million homes in England , the highest number of homes for almost 30 years .
But we want to progress this further towards a target of 300,000 a year by the mid 2020s .
`` Crucially , however , we need to make sure that homes are built in a way that makes sense for the people already living in the area and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ especially important in areas like our own .
“ During my time as Tamworth ’ s local MP I have always said that when houses are built , the infrastructure must come along with it .
This means roads , doctors surgeries , schools , fire stations and more should be in construction too .
`` Our new £10 billion Single Housing Infrastructure Fund will help deliver this faster : high quality homes , safe homes , community housing , environmentally friendly homes and homes for the future .
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Tamworth's MP Christopher Pincher says he is honoured to become the new housing minster and cannot wait to get stuck into his new role.
Mr Pincher takes over from Esther Mcvey as part of the Prime Minister’s ministerial reshuffle and leaves his previous role as as minister of state for Europe and the Americas which he was given last July.
He said: “I am delighted to have been appointed as the Minister for Housing by the Prime Minister.
“Naturally I am sad to leave behind the great work being done at the Foreign Office in building bridges across the world and delivering this Government’s vision of Global Britain however, housing is at the top of the Prime Minister’s domestic agenda.
“It is an honour that he has bestowed this role upon me and I look forward to getting stuck in to this highly dynamic role.
“Our ambition for housing across the country is clear: we must help more people get onto the housing ladder and to continue to build more good quality, green and beautiful homes.
"I want to focus on building homes in places people want to live, delivering the homes that people need and helping people to buy and rent.
“In the last five years we have delivered a million homes in England, the highest number of homes for almost 30 years. But we want to progress this further towards a target of 300,000 a year by the mid 2020s.
"Crucially, however, we need to make sure that homes are built in a way that makes sense for the people already living in the area and the families moving in. That is especially important in areas like our own.
“During my time as Tamworth’s local MP I have always said that when houses are built, the infrastructure must come along with it. This means roads, doctors surgeries, schools, fire stations and more should be in construction too.
"Our new £10 billion Single Housing Infrastructure Fund will help deliver this faster: high quality homes, safe homes, community housing, environmentally friendly homes and homes for the future.”


birminghammail--2020-02-17--Love Island Aftersun cancelled tonight after Caroline Flack's death

Love Island Aftersun has been cancelled tonight after the death of Caroline Flack .
ITV has decided to cancel the recording of the spin-off show out of respect for the former Love Island presenter 's friends and family .
The 40-year-old was found dead in her London home after taking her own life , according to her family 's lawyer , ApplauseStore , who process tickets for Aftersun , texted viewers saying : `` Due to the recent news of Caroline Flack 's tragic passing , ITV has made the decision to cancel this evening 's recording of Aftersun out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and friends .
`` We apologise for this change but ask that you respect the show 's decision during this difficult time . ''
Laura Whitmore , who took over as Love Island host after Caroline stepped down last year , was due to present Aftersun tonight .
The news comes after Love Island was cancelled on two consecutive nights over the weekend following her tragic death .
ITV released a statement explaining the decision to pull the show from its weekend schedule : `` Many people at ITV knew Caroline well and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of us are absolutely devastated at this tragic news .
“ After careful consultation between Caroline ’ s representatives and the Love Island production team and given how close we still are to the news of Caroline ’ s tragic death we have decided not to broadcast tonight ’ s Love Island out of respect for Caroline ’ s family . ''
She added that a tribute to Caroline `` who will be forever in our hearts '' would air on Monday 's show .
Reacting to the tragic news , ITV said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Everybody at Love Island and ITV is shocked and saddened by this desperately sad news .
`` Caroline was a much loved member of the Love Island team and our sincere thoughts and condolences are with her family and friends . ''

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Love Island Aftersun has been cancelled tonight after the death of Caroline Flack.
ITV has decided to cancel the recording of the spin-off show out of respect for the former Love Island presenter's friends and family.
The 40-year-old was found dead in her London home after taking her own life, according to her family's lawyer,
ApplauseStore, who process tickets for Aftersun, texted viewers saying: "Due to the recent news of Caroline Flack's tragic passing, ITV has made the decision to cancel this evening's recording of Aftersun out of respect for the star's family and friends.
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"We apologise for this change but ask that you respect the show's decision during this difficult time."
Laura Whitmore, who took over as Love Island host after Caroline stepped down last year, was due to present Aftersun tonight.
The news comes after Love Island was cancelled on two consecutive nights over the weekend following her tragic death.
ITV released a statement explaining the decision to pull the show from its weekend schedule: "Many people at ITV knew Caroline well and held her in great affection. All of us are absolutely devastated at this tragic news.
“After careful consultation between Caroline’s representatives and the Love Island production team and given how close we still are to the news of Caroline’s tragic death we have decided not to broadcast tonight’s Love Island out of respect for Caroline’s family."
She added that a tribute to Caroline "who will be forever in our hearts" would air on Monday's show.
Reacting to the tragic news, ITV said in a statement on Saturday evening: "Everybody at Love Island and ITV is shocked and saddened by this desperately sad news.
"Caroline was a much loved member of the Love Island team and our sincere thoughts and condolences are with her family and friends."
Love Island returns to ITV2 tonight at 9pm.


birminghammail--2020-02-17--The Europa League update Wolves fans have been dreading

The video assistant referee will be in use at Molineux on Thursday evening as Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off their Europa League knock out campaign with the welcoming of La Liga side Espanyol .
Wolves , who have been on the receiving end of a number of tight calls from VAR this Premier League season - not least of all on Friday evening when Willy Boly ’ s goal against Leicester City was cruelly ruled out by the barest of margins - and they ’ ll now play host to it for the remainder of the time they spend in Europe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the season that VAR wouldn ’ t be implemented until the knock out stages , meaning that Wolves played out their qualifying campaign and group stage matches without it .
Now , though , it comes into play as they welcome Espanyol to Molineux for the first leg of their Europa League last 32 tie .
The reverse fixture , the second leg in Barcelona , will take place on Thursday February 27 .
Abelardo Fernandez , the club ’ s new manager , was appointed just after Christmas and has overseen three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charge .
Espanyol , though , remain bottom of the La Liga table .

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The video assistant referee will be in use at Molineux on Thursday evening as Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off their Europa League knock out campaign with the welcoming of La Liga side Espanyol.
Wolves, who have been on the receiving end of a number of tight calls from VAR this Premier League season - not least of all on Friday evening when Willy Boly’s goal against Leicester City was cruelly ruled out by the barest of margins - and they’ll now play host to it for the remainder of the time they spend in Europe.
UEFA announced at the beginning of the season that VAR wouldn’t be implemented until the knock out stages, meaning that Wolves played out their qualifying campaign and group stage matches without it.
Now, though, it comes into play as they welcome Espanyol to Molineux for the first leg of their Europa League last 32 tie.
The reverse fixture, the second leg in Barcelona, will take place on Thursday February 27.
Abelardo Fernandez, the club’s new manager, was appointed just after Christmas and has overseen three wins in his first eight matches in charge.
Espanyol, though, remain bottom of the La Liga table.