birminghammail--2020-03-03--Pair guilty of £300,000 jewellery shop heist after drilling through wall as marathon took place near

Pair guilty of £300,000 jewellery shop heist after drilling through wall as marathon took place nearby

Two burglars who drilled through walls to raid a jewellery shop under the cover of a nearby marathon have been convicted of a £300,000 heist .
Florin-Cristin Neagu , 46 , and Sorin Munteanu , 44 , were accused of carrying out a `` sophisticated and daring '' burglary at George Attenborough & Son Jewellers in Fleet Street , central London .
The pair and their associate , Nicolae Sisca , who had previously pleaded guilty to burglary , carried out the raid over the weekend of March 23-24 last year .
Southwark Crown Court heard that the men attempted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ luxury jewellers but accidentally first drilled into the neighbouring William Hill betting shop .
Jurors were shown CCTV of one of the men , said to be Sisca , crawling through the hole and looking around before returning .
Prosecutor Philip Stott said the mistake was made despite extensive reconnaissance and planning .
During the raid , Neagu stayed outside , keeping watch for more than eight hours over the two days as Munteanu went inside to assist Sisca .
Munteanu and Sisca covered the CCTV cameras with a white opaque substance and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caused .
The court heard that the group stole £298,987.21 worth of jewellery and attempted to access the safe containing further items worth an estimated £400,000 .
The second date of the burglary , March 24 , coincided with thousands of runners competing in the London Landmarks half marathon nearby , providing cover .
After fleeing the UK within 48 hours of the burglary , Neagu and Munteanu were both arrested in Romania and extradited back to the UK last year .
Mr Stott said there was `` overwhelming '' evidence of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hour to convict the pair of burglary on Tuesday .
The gang repeatedly visited the area surrounding the shop , including William Hill , to scope access to the jewellers ahead of the raid .
CCTV and data from their phones show the men in the Fleet Street area and in contact with each other in the weeks leading up to the burglary .
Footage from the betting shop showed Munteanu and Sisca visited multiple times , including on March 11 and 21 , days before the burglary .
One witness said a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visited a solicitor in the same building as the jewellers on March 11 or 12 .
Barristers for the two men , who declined to give evidence , argued that the pair were in the area but were not involved in the burglary .
However , Mr Stott said : `` They were present and involved in a high-value burglary , but did n't know what was going on ?
How can that be ?
You all live in the real world . ''
Both men will return to Southwark Crown Court for @ @ @ @ @

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Two burglars who drilled through walls to raid a jewellery shop under the cover of a nearby marathon have been convicted of a £300,000 heist.
Florin-Cristin Neagu, 46, and Sorin Munteanu, 44, were accused of carrying out a "sophisticated and daring" burglary at George Attenborough & Son Jewellers in Fleet Street, central London.
The pair and their associate, Nicolae Sisca, who had previously pleaded guilty to burglary, carried out the raid over the weekend of March 23-24 last year.
Southwark Crown Court heard that the men attempted to tunnel into the basement of the luxury jewellers but accidentally first drilled into the neighbouring William Hill betting shop.
Jurors were shown CCTV of one of the men, said to be Sisca, crawling through the hole and looking around before returning.
Prosecutor Philip Stott said the mistake was made despite extensive reconnaissance and planning.
During the raid, Neagu stayed outside, keeping watch for more than eight hours over the two days as Munteanu went inside to assist Sisca.
Munteanu and Sisca covered the CCTV cameras with a white opaque substance and a total of around £16,000 damage was caused.
The court heard that the group stole £298,987.21 worth of jewellery and attempted to access the safe containing further items worth an estimated £400,000.
The second date of the burglary, March 24, coincided with thousands of runners competing in the London Landmarks half marathon nearby, providing cover.
After fleeing the UK within 48 hours of the burglary, Neagu and Munteanu were both arrested in Romania and extradited back to the UK last year.
Mr Stott said there was "overwhelming" evidence of their guilt and jurors took less than an hour to convict the pair of burglary on Tuesday.
The gang repeatedly visited the area surrounding the shop, including William Hill, to scope access to the jewellers ahead of the raid.
CCTV and data from their phones show the men in the Fleet Street area and in contact with each other in the weeks leading up to the burglary.
Footage from the betting shop showed Munteanu and Sisca visited multiple times, including on March 11 and 21, days before the burglary.
One witness said a man who gave his name as Florin visited a solicitor in the same building as the jewellers on March 11 or 12.
Barristers for the two men, who declined to give evidence, argued that the pair were in the area but were not involved in the burglary.
However, Mr Stott said: "They were present and involved in a high-value burglary, but didn't know what was going on? How can that be? You all live in the real world."
Both men will return to Southwark Crown Court for sentencing later on Tuesday.


birminghammail--2020-03-03--'In my heart' - Birmingham City fans will love Demarai Gray's gushing Blues tribute

Demarai Gray admits Birmingham City will ‘ always be in my heart ’ as he prepares to face his former club for the first time since leaving .
The winger is hoping to be part of the Leicester City side which welcomes Blues to the King Power Stadium for tomorrow night ’ s FA Cup Fifth Round clash .
If selected it will be the first time Gray has faced Blues since leaving them in January 2016 having made 78 appearances for his boyhood club .
And he admits it will be a poignant occasion .
“ It will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a good run , ” he said .
“ I think they ’ re [ 13 ] games unbeaten , but it ’ s a good opportunity for us to get back on track as well .
“ Personally , it ’ s obviously nice to play against my former club because I still haven ’ t done that yet , so I ’ m looking forward to it .
“ I ’ ll always have love for Birmingham .
I grew up there from when I was 10 until 19 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my heart .
“ As I say , it ’ ll be nice to play against them at home and play in front of those fans again as well.
” Blues came through to the last 16 after a replay and penalty shoot-out win over Coventry City .
“ I was buzzing because it was them or Coventry , so obviously Madders ( James Maddison ) wanted Coventry and I wanted Birmingham , ” he continued .
“ I wanted it to be away as well because I do want to go back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back there since , but either way , I ’ m just looking forward to it .
“ I came through there , and I still live 10 minutes from the training ground , so it ’ s one of those places .
If I wanted to just pop in , I ’ d see the same faces from before .
”

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Demarai Gray admits Birmingham City will ‘always be in my heart’ as he prepares to face his former club for the first time since leaving.
The winger is hoping to be part of the Leicester City side which welcomes Blues to the King Power Stadium for tomorrow night’s FA Cup Fifth Round clash.
If selected it will be the first time Gray has faced Blues since leaving them in January 2016 having made 78 appearances for his boyhood club.
And he admits it will be a poignant occasion. “It will be a tough game because they’re on a good run,” he said.
Birmingham City
“I think they’re [13] games unbeaten, but it’s a good opportunity for us to get back on track as well.
“Personally, it’s obviously nice to play against my former club because I still haven’t done that yet, so I’m looking forward to it.
“I’ll always have love for Birmingham. I grew up there from when I was 10 until 19, so they’ll always be in my heart.
“As I say, it’ll be nice to play against them at home and play in front of those fans again as well.”
Blues came through to the last 16 after a replay and penalty shoot-out win over Coventry City.
“I was buzzing because it was them or Coventry, so obviously Madders (James Maddison) wanted Coventry and I wanted Birmingham,” he continued.
“I wanted it to be away as well because I do want to go back there. I haven’t been back there since, but either way, I’m just looking forward to it.
“I came through there, and I still live 10 minutes from the training ground, so it’s one of those places. If I wanted to just pop in, I’d see the same faces from before.”


birminghammail--2020-03-03--Drink drive arrest as man fights for life after horror crash

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a pedestrian was struck by a car in Wolverhampton .
West Midlands Police confirmed a 42-year-old was arrested in Dudley Road after the pedestrian was struck just after midnight on Tuesday , March 3 .
Medics treated a man in his 50s for serious , life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital for further treatment .
Photos from the scene , which BirminghamLive has obtained , show a silver Toyota Yaris with front-end damage following the crash .
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said : “ Police are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Road , Blakenhall in the early hours of this morning ( March 3 ) .
“ A man in his 50s was taken to hospital in a life threatening condition after he was struck by a Toyota Yaris .
“ A 42-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drink driving .
“ Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight , call 101 anytime or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
Please quote log number 18 of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Midlands Ambulance Service added : “ We were called at 12.07am this morning to reports of a collision involving a car and pedestrian on Dudley Road in Blakenhall .
“ Two ambulances , a paramedic officer and a MERIT Trauma doctor attended .
We treated one patient , a man , who was the pedestrian , for serious injuries .
He was taken on blue lights to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for further treatment .
”

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a pedestrian was struck by a car in Wolverhampton.
West Midlands Police confirmed a 42-year-old was arrested in Dudley Road after the pedestrian was struck just after midnight on Tuesday, March 3.
Medics treated a man in his 50s for serious, life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital for further treatment.
Photos from the scene, which BirminghamLive has obtained, show a silver Toyota Yaris with front-end damage following the crash.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: “Police are investigating reports of a collision on Dudley Road, Blakenhall in the early hours of this morning (March 3).
“A man in his 50s was taken to hospital in a life threatening condition after he was struck by a Toyota Yaris.
“A 42-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drink driving.
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“Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, call 101 anytime or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Please quote log number 18 of 03/03.”
A spokesman for the West Midlands Ambulance Service added: “We were called at 12.07am this morning to reports of a collision involving a car and pedestrian on Dudley Road in Blakenhall.
“Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and a MERIT Trauma doctor attended. We treated one patient, a man, who was the pedestrian, for serious injuries. He was taken on blue lights to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for further treatment.”


birminghammail--2020-03-03--'On the bench for Chelsea' - Aston Villa fans buzzing after John McGinn update

Aston Villa supporters have been reacting to the news that John McGinn 's return from injury could be imminent .
The midfielder has been out of action since fracturing his ankle in the defeat to Southampton in December .
McGinn has missed a vital patch of fixtures that have seen Villa drop into the Premier League 's bottom three .
There were hopes that the 25-year-old would be fit for the Carabao Cup final vs Manchester City last weekend- although that always looked optimistic .
He did make the trip to the capital and was part of the travelling squad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
After defeat at Wembley , all focus now turns towards the battle against the drop , with Villa having 11 games to preserve their top flight status .
And the Telegraph have reported that McGinn could be set to return for the trip to Newcastle on March 21 .
Villa fans on social media are delighted that their talisman could be set to return , although they are holding out for an even earlier return .
@ CJ7891234 : Wo n't be surprised if he is on the bench for Chelsea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last season ?
Hope so !
Karen Margaret Salt : Ca n't wait to see John back on the pitch .
I 'm sure he can help us turn things around .
He 's definitely been missed Kev Perkins : No pressure John but come back and save our season James Jeffrey : Give him 10 mins next game .
He ’ s already fitter than most players anyway @ R_Eina+Szn : All a rouse and he ’ s acc back For Leicester Peter Philpott : His return ca n't come soon enough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chelsea ?
@ Jordo931 : Get him in for Chelsea at home at least .
If his comeback is in a game at home id fancy us lifting to the occasion

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Aston Villa supporters have been reacting to the news that John McGinn's return from injury could be imminent.
The midfielder has been out of action since fracturing his ankle in the defeat to Southampton in December.
McGinn has missed a vital patch of fixtures that have seen Villa drop into the Premier League's bottom three.
There were hopes that the 25-year-old would be fit for the Carabao Cup final vs Manchester City last weekend- although that always looked optimistic.
He did make the trip to the capital and was part of the travelling squad, despite not winning his fitness race.
After defeat at Wembley, all focus now turns towards the battle against the drop, with Villa having 11 games to preserve their top flight status.
And the Telegraph have reported that McGinn could be set to return for the trip to Newcastle on March 21.
Villa fans on social media are delighted that their talisman could be set to return, although they are holding out for an even earlier return.
@CJ7891234: Won't be surprised if he is on the bench for Chelsea
@floozyc: Is he our Jack of last season? Hope so!
Karen Margaret Salt: Can't wait to see John back on the pitch. I'm sure he can help us turn things around. He's definitely been missed
Kev Perkins: No pressure John but come back and save our season
James Jeffrey: Give him 10 mins next game. He’s already fitter than most players anyway
@R_Eina+Szn: All a rouse and he’s acc back For Leicester
Peter Philpott: His return can't come soon enough
@melton119: On the bench against Chelsea?
Mastermoraess: hurry up 21st of march
@NoContextMcGinn: Save us
@Jordo931: Get him in for Chelsea at home at least. If his comeback is in a game at home id fancy us lifting to the occasion


birminghammail--2020-03-03--Apple to pay customers £391million after slowing down old iPhones

Apple will pay out a staggering £391million after settling a lawsuit over allegedly slowing down older models on purpose .
Apple device owners could be entitled to as much as £20 a pop - if a judge approves the settlement .
Apple has agreed to pay out $ 500million after the lawsuit was brought to a judge in California , in the U.S .
The tech giant previously admitted in 2017 that it was slowing down the performance of older devices .
Apple claimed it did this in a bid to stop unexpected shutdowns in older models , which could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offered discounted battery replacements , which cost just over £20 .
But a lawsuit has now been brought by furious customers , who allege they were made to fork out hundreds on upgrading their handsets .
The device owners say the tech company never revealed why their phones were performing so poorly .
Apple denied any wrongdoing but has agreed to pay between $ 310m ( £243m ) and $ 500m , including a sum of about $ 93m ( £73m ) to lawyers representing iPhone customers .
Named customers in the lawsuit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £2,700 .
iPhone 6 , 6S , 7 and SE owners will get the rest distributed between them , if they meet certain criteria .

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Apple will pay out a staggering £391million after settling a lawsuit over allegedly slowing down older models on purpose.
Apple device owners could be entitled to as much as £20 a pop - if a judge approves the settlement.
Apple has agreed to pay out $500million after the lawsuit was brought to a judge in California, in the U.S.
The tech giant previously admitted in 2017 that it was slowing down the performance of older devices.
Apple claimed it did this in a bid to stop unexpected shutdowns in older models, which could be related to battery fatigue.
Apple offered discounted battery replacements, which cost just over £20.
But a lawsuit has now been brought by furious customers, who allege they were made to fork out hundreds on upgrading their handsets.
The device owners say the tech company never revealed why their phones were performing so poorly.
Apple denied any wrongdoing but has agreed to pay between $310m (£243m) and $500m, including a sum of about $93m (£73m) to lawyers representing iPhone customers.
Named customers in the lawsuit could be entitled to as much as £2,700.
iPhone 6, 6S, 7 and SE owners will get the rest distributed between them, if they meet certain criteria.


birminghammail--2020-03-03--Horrifying moment Land Rover driver ploughs into pedestrian after row

This horrifying video footage shows the moment an enraged motorist deliberately drove his car into a PEDESTRIAN following an argument .
Duane Manchester , 32 , deliberately pursued and hit his victim , who was known to him , in a red Land Rover , as the pedestrian attempted to flee from the oncoming car .
The man was sent flying into the side of a newsagent shop as Manchester 's large vehicle hit him on the afternoon of November 10 last year in Lowestoft , Suffolk .
The victim had a lucky escape , suffering just cuts and bruises @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yesterday ( Monday ) jailed for three years for actual bodily harm .
Appearing at Ipswich Crown Court , Manchester was also handed a 15 month sentence for dangerous driving , and two months for criminal damage to the newsagents , to be served concurrently .
He was disqualified from driving for 18 months .
DC Chris Thompson of Lowestoft CID says , `` Fortunately , targeted incidents like this are rare .
`` Hopefully the victim will be relieved to know that Manchester is behind bars for a significant period of time @ @

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This horrifying video footage shows the moment an enraged motorist deliberately drove his car into a PEDESTRIAN following an argument.
Duane Manchester, 32, deliberately pursued and hit his victim, who was known to him, in a red Land Rover, as the pedestrian attempted to flee from the oncoming car.
The man was sent flying into the side of a newsagent shop as Manchester's large vehicle hit him on the afternoon of November 10 last year in Lowestoft, Suffolk.
The victim had a lucky escape, suffering just cuts and bruises from the crash - but Manchester was yesterday (Monday) jailed for three years for actual bodily harm.
Appearing at Ipswich Crown Court, Manchester was also handed a 15 month sentence for dangerous driving, and two months for criminal damage to the newsagents, to be served concurrently.
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He was disqualified from driving for 18 months.
DC Chris Thompson of Lowestoft CID says, "Fortunately, targeted incidents like this are rare.
(Image: SWNS.com)
"Hopefully the victim will be relieved to know that Manchester is behind bars for a significant period of time."


birminghammail--2020-03-03--Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury 'set for fight at Cardiff's Principality Stadium in December'

The venue of Anthony Joshua 's potential fight with Tyson Fury has been revealed .
According to reports , promoter Eddie Hearn wants AJ to square off with The Gypsy King in Cardiff .
The Principality Stadium has emerged as the front-runner to host the titantic heavyweight clash .
Joshua and Fury will reportedly go toe-to-toe in December 2020 , if both get through their next bouts .
AJ puts three of the heavyweight belts on the line against Kubrat Puvel at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in June .
Fury , meanwhile , is expected to face Deontay Wilder in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heavyweight in a rematch last week .
`` If you ask Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury where they would like that fight to take place , they would each say the UK , '' Hearn told Sky Sports .
`` December is a time that would really only be suited to the Millennium Stadium .
`` But we are going to need about four Millennium Stadiums for this fight .
We are planning to make the fight this year . ''
He added : `` There will be two or three of these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first one in the UK .
`` We have got two British world heavyweight champions .
They are going to fight for the undisputed heavyweight championship .
`` It 's never going to happen again , so to do it in the UK would be very special . ''

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The venue of Anthony Joshua's potential fight with Tyson Fury has been revealed.
According to reports, promoter Eddie Hearn wants AJ to square off with The Gypsy King in Cardiff.
The Principality Stadium has emerged as the front-runner to host the titantic heavyweight clash.
Joshua and Fury will reportedly go toe-to-toe in December 2020, if both get through their next bouts.
AJ puts three of the heavyweight belts on the line against Kubrat Puvel at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in June.
Fury, meanwhile, is expected to face Deontay Wilder in a third bout after defeating the American heavyweight in a rematch last week.
"If you ask Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury where they would like that fight to take place, they would each say the UK," Hearn told Sky Sports.
"December is a time that would really only be suited to the Millennium Stadium.
"But we are going to need about four Millennium Stadiums for this fight. We are planning to make the fight this year."
He added: "There will be two or three of these fights and I would like to make the first one in the UK.
"We have got two British world heavyweight champions. They are going to fight for the undisputed heavyweight championship.
"It's never going to happen again, so to do it in the UK would be very special."


birminghammail--2020-03-03--James Bond fans demand No Time To Die be delayed over coronavirus

James Bond fans have called for a delay to the release of No Time To Die .
Fans of the spy franchise , which will release its latest film in April , have called for the forthcoming movie to be delayed .
Their fears have surfaced because of the coronavirus outbreak .
Fan site MI6 has said the film should be not released until the summer in an open letter .
Co-founder James Page calls on production companies MGM , Eon and Universal to `` put public health above marketing release schedules '' .
The letter states : `` Hundreds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world will be flying to the UK to attend .
`` The Royal Albert Hall capacity is above the 5,000 limit that affected countries are banning for public gatherings .
`` Just one person , who may not even show symptoms , could infect the rest of the audience .
`` This is not the type of publicity anyone wants . ''
The James Bond fan group 's letter continues : `` Delay the release of No Time To Die until the summer when experts expect the epidemics have peaked and to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well-being of fans around the world , and their families , is more important .
`` We have all waited over four years for this film .
Another few months will not damage the quality of the film and only help the box office for Daniel Craig 's final hurrah . ''

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James Bond fans have called for a delay to the release of No Time To Die.
Fans of the spy franchise, which will release its latest film in April, have called for the forthcoming movie to be delayed.
Their fears have surfaced because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Fan site MI6 has said the film should be not released until the summer in an open letter.
Co-founder James Page calls on production companies MGM, Eon and Universal to "put public health above marketing release schedules".
The letter states: "Hundreds of fans and celebrities from around the world will be flying to the UK to attend.
"The Royal Albert Hall capacity is above the 5,000 limit that affected countries are banning for public gatherings.
"Just one person, who may not even show symptoms, could infect the rest of the audience.
"This is not the type of publicity anyone wants."
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The James Bond fan group's letter continues: "Delay the release of No Time To Die until the summer when experts expect the epidemics have peaked and to be under control.
"It's a just movie.
"The health and well-being of fans around the world, and their families, is more important.
"We have all waited over four years for this film. Another few months will not damage the quality of the film and only help the box office for Daniel Craig's final hurrah."


birminghammail--2020-03-03--Ex-Miss Universe star furiously responds after daughter's lunchbox shamed

A former Miss Universe contestant has responded to a backlash over her daughter 's lunch .
Rachael Finch , who hails from Australia , has reacted after her six-year-old 's lunchbox was shamed .
The former Miss Universe contestant shared an image of Violet 's lunch ahead of her first day back at school .
Social media followers on Instagram saw it was jam packed with fruit and vegetables .
Among the treats packed were carrot sticks , grapes and strawberries , as well as fresh cucumber .
But some of her 285,000-strong Instagram following had criticism over the lunch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I really do n't think she feeds Violet enough food . ''
Mum-of-two Rachael subsequently hit back : `` That was a message that was sent to me by accident - but it opened a door for conversation around what I feed my kids .
`` There were a lot of people saying that they were unfollowing because I do n't feed Violet enough food . ''
The mum-of-two showed off what else was in the lunchbox , including a separate tub filled with wholemeal pasta , cauliflower stalks and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give them real food , I give them whole pieces of fruit and I give them vegetables in their lunchbox , '' she added .
`` So Violet will go to school with sushi and a Greek salad , for example . ''
She wrote : `` As a mother , I feel it ’ s my absolute responsibility to ensure they are given the best possible childhood that I can provide , to help them when they do reach adulthood .
And that includes what I choose to serve on their plates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ count of the number of times I 've read comments or articles about how 'strict ' my kids food is or how I 'deprive ' them of a normal childhood .
`` If a mother wants to feed her child cherry tomatoes over cheezels then she can .
It ’ s not deprivation or a screwed up childhood ... it ’ s because she cares , and perhaps she has learnt from experience .
Everything is a child is given , even during pregnancy , has a direct result on their physical and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this relates to not just food , but love and environmental factors also ) . ''
She added : `` So why would I not choose to feed my baby girl smoothies and send her to school with salad and sushi ?
Yes , she does have treats from time to time ... ( cake/lollies at birthday parties/whatever her friends are having ) .
But she knows that it ’ s a treat and she knows why 80 percent of the time we eat the way we do .
I do my best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looks the way it does - mostly vegetables , good quality protein , complex carbohydrates & fats . ''

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A former Miss Universe contestant has responded to a backlash over her daughter's lunch.
Rachael Finch, who hails from Australia, has reacted after her six-year-old's lunchbox was shamed.
The former Miss Universe contestant shared an image of Violet's lunch ahead of her first day back at school.
Social media followers on Instagram saw it was jam packed with fruit and vegetables.
Among the treats packed were carrot sticks, grapes and strawberries, as well as fresh cucumber.
But some of her 285,000-strong Instagram following had criticism over the lunch, reports Mirror Online.
One replied: "I really don't think she feeds Violet enough food."
Mum-of-two Rachael subsequently hit back: "That was a message that was sent to me by accident - but it opened a door for conversation around what I feed my kids.
"There were a lot of people saying that they were unfollowing because I don't feed Violet enough food."
The mum-of-two showed off what else was in the lunchbox, including a separate tub filled with wholemeal pasta, cauliflower stalks and a handful of rice crackers.
"I give them real food, I give them whole pieces of fruit and I give them vegetables in their lunchbox," she added.
"So Violet will go to school with sushi and a Greek salad, for example."
She wrote: " As a mother, I feel it’s my absolute responsibility to ensure they are given the best possible childhood that I can provide, to help them when they do reach adulthood. And that includes what I choose to serve on their plates every day.
"I've lost count of the number of times I've read comments or articles about how 'strict' my kids food is or how I 'deprive' them of a normal childhood.
"If a mother wants to feed her child cherry tomatoes over cheezels then she can. It’s not deprivation or a screwed up childhood... it’s because she cares, and perhaps she has learnt from experience. Everything is a child is given, even during pregnancy, has a direct result on their physical and mental programming. (And of course this relates to not just food, but love and environmental factors also)."
She added: "So why would I not choose to feed my baby girl smoothies and send her to school with salad and sushi? Yes, she does have treats from time to time... (cake/lollies at birthday parties/whatever her friends are having). But she knows that it’s a treat and she knows why 80 percent of the time we eat the way we do. I do my best to explain to her why her plate looks the way it does - mostly vegetables, good quality protein, complex carbohydrates & fats."


birminghammail--2020-03-03--Wolverhampton Wanderers linked with Newcastle United sensation - report

Wolves are monitoring Allan Saint-Maximin ’ s situation at Newcastle United , according to reports .
The 22-year-old , who has been a sensation since his summer move from Nice , was left out of Saturday ’ s 0-0 draw with Burnley .
And manager Steve Bruce claimed the star will miss tonight ’ s FA Cup clash with West Brom because of a hamstring problem .
But the Daily Mail alleges that the winger is actually fit but that ‘ there have been concerns about the Frenchman ’ s recent performances in training ’ .
They also claim that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the future of Wolves flier Adama Traore certain to be the subject of speculation in the summer .
Barcelona , where he started out , Real Madrid and Sunday 's conquered opponents Tottenham Hotspur are all claimed to be interested in Traore .
Saint-Maximin signed a six-year contract in the summer and has scored twice in 19 games .
Bruce said : `` We ’ ve got one or two little issues – Allan is the biggest concern .
`` He was sore yesterday in his back and hamstring area . ''

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Wolves are monitoring Allan Saint-Maximin’s situation at Newcastle United, according to reports.
The 22-year-old, who has been a sensation since his summer move from Nice, was left out of Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Burnley.
And manager Steve Bruce claimed the star will miss tonight’s FA Cup clash with West Brom because of a hamstring problem.
But the Daily Mail alleges that the winger is actually fit but that ‘there have been concerns about the Frenchman’s recent performances in training’.
They also claim that has alerted Wolves and Crystal Palace, with the future of Wolves flier Adama Traore certain to be the subject of speculation in the summer.
Barcelona, where he started out, Real Madrid and Sunday's conquered opponents Tottenham Hotspur are all claimed to be interested in Traore.
Saint-Maximin signed a six-year contract in the summer and has scored twice in 19 games.
Bruce said: "We’ve got one or two little issues – Allan is the biggest concern.
"He was sore yesterday in his back and hamstring area."


birminghammail--2020-03-03--'Bright young kid' - Louie Barry's Aston Villa chances rated by Dean Smith

Three games , three goals , three assists - it 's fair to say exciting academy signing Louie Barry is ripping it up at Aston Villa .
The 16-year-old has been thrust up seven age groups to feature for the under-23s - and he 's banging them in .
Barry , meanwhile , has been featuring for the under-18s , too , and scored and set two up in his last appearance vs Norwich City .
He 's been playing either from the left or as a No.9 for under-23 boss Mark Delaney .
Last night , 18-year-old Tyreik Wright @ @ @ @ @ @ @ youngster was ice-cool baring down on goal before lifting the ball into the far corner to make it 1-3 .
Those at last night 's academy game at Bodymoor said Barry `` looked a class act '' and were taken aback by his calm and composed finish from such a young player playing above his age level .
When asked how far Barry 's away from possibly making the first-team match-day squad , head coach Dean Smith said : `` I don ’ t know .
Louie has been an academy signing first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an awful lot of potential .
`` I saw him for 20 minutes in a game last week for the under-23s .
He has really good movement and is a bright young kid .
`` I am sure he will be a hit at Aston Villa but we can ’ t forget he is only 16 .
I am excited by the potential he has got , that is for sure .
That is why we have gone and got him . ''
Such has been Barry 's form since swapping Barcelona for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the teenager 's chances of making the team bus for Wembley on Sunday , adding : `` We 've got a big enough squad that 'll be travelling down anyway . ''
Villa , meanwhile , are fighting for their lives in the Premier League and to throw a 16-year-old into the blood-and-thunder relegation battle would be seen as a panic move .
However , if goals dry up and injuries do occur , the confident kid from Sutton Coldfield could just be a wild card option from off the bench .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that onion bag is and continues to bang them in for fun .

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Three games, three goals, three assists - it's fair to say exciting academy signing Louie Barry has been ripping it up at Aston Villa.
The 16-year-old had been thrust up seven age groups to feature for the under-23s - and he was banging them in prior to the pandemic break.
Barry, meanwhile, had been featuring for the under-18s, too, and scored and set two up in his last appearance vs Norwich City.
He's been playing either from the left or as a No.9 for under-23 boss Mark Delaney.
In his most-recent match, 18-year-old Tyreik Wright teed up Barry against Reading. The youngster was ice-cool baring down on goal before lifting the ball into the far corner to make it 1-3.
Those at that academy game at Bodymoor said Barry "looked a class act" and were taken aback by his calm and composed finish from such a young player playing above his age level.
When asked how far Barry's away from possibly making the first-team match-day squad, head coach Dean Smith said previously: "I don’t know. Louie has been an academy signing first and foremost but he is one with an awful lot of potential.
"I saw him for 20 minutes in a game last week for the under-23s. He has really good movement and is a bright young kid.
"I am sure he will be a hit at Aston Villa but we can’t forget he is only 16. I am excited by the potential he has got, that is for sure. That is why we have gone and got him."
Such has been Barry's form since swapping Barcelona for B6 in Janaury, Smith was asked about the teenager's chances of making the team bus for Wembley last month, adding: "We've got a big enough squad that'll be travelling down anyway."
Villa, meanwhile, look set for an uncertain future with this season currently suspended indefinitely due to coronavirus.
Barry, though, turns 17 in September and there's talk behind the scenes suggesting the teenager could yet be apart of Smith's plans for the next pre-season.


birminghammail--2020-03-03--Jurgen Klopp makes Aston Villa claim after defeat to Man City

Jurgen Klopp has revealed that Aston Villa 's Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City , could prove key to their own trophy aspirations .
Villa were beaten 2-1 by Man City at Wembley , as goals from Sergio Aguero and Rodri , ensured Pep Guardiola 's side would win their third League Cup on the spin .
After a bright start from Dean Smith 's side , City soon asserted their dominance , with Villa moving deeper and deeper in a tense first half .
City would eventually break Villa 's stubborn resistance when Phil Foden supplied Aguero with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And Klopp feels that goal showed his Liverpool side the way to go when they look to overturn a first-leg deficit vs Atletico Madrid .
Diego Simeone 's team are infamous for their defensive structure , but the Liverpool boss feels Pep and Man City have shown them the way .
He said : “ The quality of Atletico , for example .
How they did it .
It ’ s a world-class team , then you play against them and they set up like this – that ’ s the biggest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things ; play the balls in the right spaces , overplay the last line in the right moment , not only for example with long balls from the last line but from half-spaces .
`` The first goal City scored yesterday [ Sunday ] against Aston Villa is a perfect example how you have to play against a team like this .
“ It ’ s a chip ball from I think 20 yards for Foden , who is sprinting in behind the last line and heads the ball back to Aguero .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ these situations , just football situations .
“ We had these moments , we scored in similar situations .
For example , the Norwich goal was a ball in behind the line , it was a different situation but we had these moments a lot of times .
That ’ s what we have to do .
”

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Jurgen Klopp has revealed that Aston Villa's Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City could prove key to Liverpool's trophy aspirations.
Villa were beaten 2-1 by Man City at Wembley, as goals from Sergio Aguero and Rodri, ensured Pep Guardiola's side would win their third League Cup on the spin.
After a bright start from Dean Smith's side, City soon asserted their dominance, with Villa moving deeper and deeper in a tense first half.
City would eventually break Villa's stubborn resistance when Phil Foden supplied Aguero with a chance he couldn't pass up.
And Klopp feels that goal showed his Liverpool side the way to go when they look to overturn a first-leg deficit vs Atletico Madrid.
Diego Simeone's team are infamous for their defensive structure, but the Liverpool boss feels Pep Guardiola and Man City have shown them the way.
He said: “The quality of Atletico, for example. How they did it. It’s a world-class team, then you play against them and they set up like this – that’s the biggest challenge in football.
“Just football things; play the balls in the right spaces, overplay the last line in the right moment, not only for example with long balls from the last line but from half-spaces.
"The first goal City scored yesterday [Sunday] against Aston Villa is a perfect example how you have to play against a team like this.
“It’s a chip ball from I think 20 yards for Foden, who is sprinting in behind the last line and heads the ball back to Aguero. You need to have much more of these situations, just football situations.
“We had these moments, we scored in similar situations. For example, the Norwich goal was a ball in behind the line, it was a different situation but we had these moments a lot of times. That’s what we have to do.”


birminghammail--2020-03-03--‘You can see’ - The verdict on the ex-Celtic and West Brom man on trial at Birmingham City

Youssouf Mulumbu has been handed a Championship lifeline by Birmingham City .
The former West Brom and Celtic midfielder has joined Blues on trial and played in the Under 23s ’ draw with Crewe on Monday .
Mulumbu , who made more than 200 appearances for the Baggies , lasted the full 90 minutes of the 1-1 draw and earned praise from development coach Steve Spooner .
“ He has just come in for a trial period as far as I know , I was asked if he could get some games to get some match fitness , ” Spooner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of the experience he has got and being able to handle the ball under pressure and in tight areas , it ’ s just a case of him getting up to speed now .
“ He has been an excellent pro in training , he gives absolutely everything he can and is everything you would want from a good pro.
” Mulumbu also appeared in a behind closed-doors friendly last week and can play in one more Professional Development League match .
He has been a free agent since leaving Celtic last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Kilmarnock last month but a deal could not be agreed .
Blues ’ options in central midfield are stretched with Josh McEachran out for an extended period and David Davis loaned to Charlton .
Maikel Kieftenbeld has recently returned from his extended lay-off and rookie Caolan Boyd-Munce is performing well in the Under 23s , with Ivan Sunjic and Gary Gardner the first choice pairing .

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Youssouf Mulumbu has been handed a Championship lifeline by Birmingham City.
The former West Brom and Celtic midfielder has joined Blues on trial and played in the Under 23s’ draw with Crewe on Monday.
Mulumbu, who made more than 200 appearances for the Baggies, lasted the full 90 minutes of the 1-1 draw and earned praise from development coach Steve Spooner.
“He has just come in for a trial period as far as I know, I was asked if he could get some games to get some match fitness,” Spooner said.
“You can see a lot of the experience he has got and being able to handle the ball under pressure and in tight areas, it’s just a case of him getting up to speed now.
“He has been an excellent pro in training, he gives absolutely everything he can and is everything you would want from a good pro.”
Mulumbu also appeared in a behind closed-doors friendly last week and can play in one more Professional Development League match.
He has been a free agent since leaving Celtic last summer and had looked set to sign for Kilmarnock last month but a deal could not be agreed.
Blues’ options in central midfield are stretched with Josh McEachran out for an extended period and David Davis loaned to Charlton.
Maikel Kieftenbeld has recently returned from his extended lay-off and rookie Caolan Boyd-Munce is performing well in the Under 23s, with Ivan Sunjic and Gary Gardner the first choice pairing.


birminghammail--2020-03-04--ADVERTORIAL: Luckiest bingo hall in the Midlands revealed - where players have won over £2.1m

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birminghammail--2020-03-03--Slaven Bilic defends West Brom team selection against Newcastle United

Slaven Bilic doesn ’ t regret making wholesale changes to his West Brom side after a significantly altered line-up was edged out of the FA Cup 3-2 by Newcastle United on Tuesday night .
Albion boss Bilic made nine changes to the side that lost to Wigan over the weekend , with only young pair Rekeem Harper and Dara O ’ Shea retaining their places in the starting XI .
That said , the experience of those brought into the team wasn ’ t in question ; Kieran Gibbs , Matt Phillips , Chris Brunt , Gareth Barry and Charlie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abundance .
Albion , though , found themselves 3-0 down to the previously misfiring Magpies shortly after half-time and gave themselves far too much to do , despite their admirable attempts late in the day to force extra time .
Bilic , though , was insistent that he holds no second thoughts about making such changes to his side and was pleased with the displays of all players in blue and white stripes over the course of the evening .
“ No , no .
I told you yesterday , the reasons why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Two reasons - one , the league is the priority , ” Bilic said .
“ Maybe we were greedy , we wanted both , which is not wrong .
“ Some of the players needed a rest , needed a break , considering the league and the situation we ’ re in .
The second reason is that I have a very strong belief in the players who played tonight .
They deserved a game , and the chance .
“ I ’ m not disappointed with anyone .
Some players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smaller pluses , but nobody disappointed.
” Indeed , Bilic believes this performance , despite the eventual unwanted outcome , will actually hand his squad a boost before their trip to Swansea City on Saturday .
There , they ’ ll be looking to bounce back from successive defeats , something that has now happened on just two occasions this season ( the other spell being those consecutive losses against Stoke and Cardiff in January ) .
With Bilic making no apologies that the Championship remained Albion ’ s bread and butter way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he still wants a reaction .
“ It doesn ’ t matter .
When you lose , you lose .
What ’ s important for the next game is the performance , and this performance was a very positive one , ” he reasoned .
“ We ’ re going to approach Swansea preparations , in training , in a more positive way than before this game .
That ’ s how I see it , that ’ s how the lads are seeing it .
“ Some of them played really good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we were too respectful - Matt Phillips , Kyle Edwards , they unleashed themselves .
Very positive performance .
“ We shouldn ’ t be proud to lose , but the character and quality we showed - considering the team we put out , and they put out - we put out top quality players who were lacking a rhythm because they haven ’ t played so much .
“ To show that quality , makes us coming out of the game , disappointed but it ’ ll give us a boost before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ”

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Slaven Bilic doesn’t regret making wholesale changes to his West Brom side after a significantly altered line-up was edged out of the FA Cup 3-2 by Newcastle United on Tuesday night.
Albion boss Bilic made nine changes to the side that lost to Wigan over the weekend, with only young pair Rekeem Harper and Dara O’Shea retaining their places in the starting XI.
That said, the experience of those brought into the team wasn’t in question; Kieran Gibbs, Matt Phillips, Chris Brunt, Gareth Barry and Charlie Austin all have Premier League appearances in abundance.
Albion, though, found themselves 3-0 down to the previously misfiring Magpies shortly after half-time and gave themselves far too much to do, despite their admirable attempts late in the day to force extra time.
Bilic, though, was insistent that he holds no second thoughts about making such changes to his side and was pleased with the displays of all players in blue and white stripes over the course of the evening.
“No, no. I told you yesterday, the reasons why I decided to go with this team. Two reasons - one, the league is the priority,” Bilic said. “Maybe we were greedy, we wanted both, which is not wrong.
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“Some of the players needed a rest, needed a break, considering the league and the situation we’re in. The second reason is that I have a very strong belief in the players who played tonight. They deserved a game, and the chance.
“I’m not disappointed with anyone. Some players got big pluses, some players got smaller pluses, but nobody disappointed.”
Indeed, Bilic believes this performance, despite the eventual unwanted outcome, will actually hand his squad a boost before their trip to Swansea City on Saturday.
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There, they’ll be looking to bounce back from successive defeats, something that has now happened on just two occasions this season (the other spell being those consecutive losses against Stoke and Cardiff in January).
With Bilic making no apologies that the Championship remained Albion’s bread and butter way before kick off on Tuesday night, he still wants a reaction.
“It doesn’t matter. When you lose, you lose. What’s important for the next game is the performance, and this performance was a very positive one,” he reasoned.
“We’re going to approach Swansea preparations, in training, in a more positive way than before this game. That’s how I see it, that’s how the lads are seeing it.
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“Some of them played really good, especially second half. First half we were too respectful - Matt Phillips, Kyle Edwards, they unleashed themselves. Very positive performance.
“We shouldn’t be proud to lose, but the character and quality we showed - considering the team we put out, and they put out - we put out top quality players who were lacking a rhythm because they haven’t played so much.
“To show that quality, makes us coming out of the game, disappointed but it’ll give us a boost before the crucial remainder of the season.”


birminghammail--2020-03-03--'Static' - West Brom player ratings as Newcastle United progress

West Brom are out of the FA Cup after Premier League Newcastle United punished their defensive errors in either half in a five goal thriller at The Hawthorns .
Miguel Almiron found the net twice in the first period , before Valentino Lazaro appeared to kill the game as a contest within a minute of the second half beginning .
Albion rallied , though , and pulled goals back through Matty Phillips and Kenneth Zohore .
It ’ s full steam ahead with their quest for promotion now , though .
Here is how we rated the Albion players on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , straightforward save to keep out Joelinton , but was a spectator when Maximin crashed one against the bar .
Sold short by the defence with Almiron ’ s brace , but should ’ ve done much better with the third goal .
Beat away a Longstaff strike .
A big night for Furlong , who found himself out of the side previously having done little wrong .
Was out of position when Newcastle powered forwards to net their third after half time , and was asked for plenty of defensive work with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the left .
An opportunity at centre-half , his favoured position , but he found the might of Joelinton a real challenge on more than one occasion .
Did leave a bit on the towering Brazilian before the end , but against physique , pace and trickery , this was a lesson for the Irishman .
Headed one corner over the bar , but the speed and agility of Almiron caused problems .
Had a rant dished out to him from Austin , and might ’ ve picked up an assist when he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couple of nimble jaunts forward , but defensively looked rusty in patches .
Played Almiron onside for the first , and collided with Brunt for the second .
The one positive was that this was competitive minutes into his legs .
Looked a little better as the game went on .
You could tell he hasn ’ t played much football recently .
Kept things simple when in possession , but the Magpies played around him too often .
Static when Almiron fired home before the break and then made an error as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the two survivors from the XI that started against Wigan , Harper proved once again that he is something of an enigma .
One five yard pass was five yards away from its intended target , but then his skill to get Albion away from danger was sublime .
Like Barry , this was a tough night for 35-year-old Brunt , who has been limited to cup appearances and U23s minutes for the most part of the season .
Struggled to match the athleticism of Longstaff and Bentaleb .
Began brightly , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the early stages , and he did try and involve himself by wandering inside to see more of the ball , but in the second half he struggled to make any form of an impact until he delivered a lovely ball to the back post in the build up to Phillips ’ goal .
Another notable contribution in the build up to Zohore 's finish .
Looked to make things happen down the right .
Contested a really physical battle with Danny Rose , and got the better of him once or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ balls delivered , too .
A well taken goal too , on a night where he merited one , but he ought to have had more .
Tried to involve himself but Albion sat deep in the first half and he often got through his work alone .
Had one snapshot beaten away by Darlow , but was hooked in the second half .
Showed his frustrations when having words with Bartley .
Immediately injected urgency and fresh impetus into Albion ’ s play .
One shot dipped just over the bar , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nod down for Phillips produced a goal .
A physical presence , but he ought to have converted a rebound from Krovinovic ’ s long range effort , well taken goal too .

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West Brom are out of the FA Cup after Premier League Newcastle United punished their defensive errors in either half in a five goal thriller at The Hawthorns.
Miguel Almiron found the net twice in the first period, before Valentino Lazaro appeared to kill the game as a contest within a minute of the second half beginning.
Albion rallied, though, and pulled goals back through Matty Phillips and Kenneth Zohore. It’s full steam ahead with their quest for promotion now, though.
Here is how we rated the Albion players on a tough night...
West Brom (4-3-3)
Bond 5
Made one low, straightforward save to keep out Joelinton, but was a spectator when Maximin crashed one against the bar. Sold short by the defence with Almiron’s brace, but should’ve done much better with the third goal. Beat away a Longstaff strike.
Furlong 5
A big night for Furlong, who found himself out of the side previously having done little wrong. Was out of position when Newcastle powered forwards to net their third after half time, and was asked for plenty of defensive work with the lively Saint-Maximin and Rose bombing down the left.
O’Shea 5
An opportunity at centre-half, his favoured position, but he found the might of Joelinton a real challenge on more than one occasion. Did leave a bit on the towering Brazilian before the end, but against physique, pace and trickery, this was a lesson for the Irishman.
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Bartley 5
Headed one corner over the bar, but the speed and agility of Almiron caused problems. Had a rant dished out to him from Austin, and might’ve picked up an assist when he found Phillips over the top.
Gibbs 5
A couple of nimble jaunts forward, but defensively looked rusty in patches. Played Almiron onside for the first, and collided with Brunt for the second. The one positive was that this was competitive minutes into his legs. Looked a little better as the game went on.
Barry 3
You could tell he hasn’t played much football recently. Kept things simple when in possession, but the Magpies played around him too often. Static when Almiron fired home before the break and then made an error as Lazaro bundled home a third.
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Harper 5
One of the two survivors from the XI that started against Wigan, Harper proved once again that he is something of an enigma. One five yard pass was five yards away from its intended target, but then his skill to get Albion away from danger was sublime.
Brunt 4
Like Barry, this was a tough night for 35-year-old Brunt, who has been limited to cup appearances and U23s minutes for the most part of the season. Struggled to match the athleticism of Longstaff and Bentaleb.
Edwards 6
Began brightly, and tested Darlow with a stinging drive in the early stages, and he did try and involve himself by wandering inside to see more of the ball, but in the second half he struggled to make any form of an impact until he delivered a lovely ball to the back post in the build up to Phillips’ goal.
Another notable contribution in the build up to Zohore's finish.
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Phillips 7*
Looked to make things happen down the right. Contested a really physical battle with Danny Rose, and got the better of him once or twice. A couple of very dangerous balls delivered, too.
A well taken goal too, on a night where he merited one, but he ought to have had more.
Austin 4
Tried to involve himself but Albion sat deep in the first half and he often got through his work alone. Had one snapshot beaten away by Darlow, but was hooked in the second half. Showed his frustrations when having words with Bartley.
Subs
Krovinovic (for Barry 57) 7
Immediately injected urgency and fresh impetus into Albion’s play. One shot dipped just over the bar, another was parried by Darlow.
Zohore (for Austin 67) 7
Intelligent nod down for Phillips produced a goal. A physical presence, but he ought to have converted a rebound from Krovinovic’s long range effort, well taken goal too.
Tulloch (for Brunt 85) N/A
Subs not used: Al-Habsi, Townsend, Fitzwater, Peltier
Newcastle United team: Darlow; Manquillo, Schar, Lascelles, Rose; Bentaleb, S Longstaff, Lazaro (Lejeune 90), Saint-Maximin (Gayle 80), Almiron (Shelvey 71), Joelinton
Subs not used: Elliot, Ritchie, Yedlin, M Longstaff
GOALS
Albion - Phillips 74, Zohore 90; Newcastle - Almiron 33, 45, Lazaro 46
The ref: Anthony Taylor
Up next: Swansea City (a) - Saturday 7 March (3pm KO)


birminghammail--2020-03-03--Slaven Bilic press conference LIVE: Newcastle United dump West Brom out of the FA Cup

West Brom are out of the FA Cup after Premier League Newcastle United punished their defensive errors in either half in a five goal thriller at The Hawthorns .
Miguel Almiron found the net twice in the first period , before Valentino Lazaro appeared to kill the game as a contest within a minute of the second half beginning .
Albion rallied , though , and pulled goals back through Matty Phillips and Kenneth Zohore .
It ’ s full steam ahead with their quest for promotion now , though .
Slaven Bilic outlined his intentions to give a number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ squad an opportunity , and made nine changes to the side that were beaten by Wigan on Saturday .
There was still plenty of experience in the Baggies ’ ranks , particularly in midfield , but bar a couple of sights of goal through Kyle Edwards and Charlie Austin , it was the Magpies that assumed control of the tie .
Joelinton was denied by Jonathan Bond and Allan Saint-Maximin crashed one shot from distance off the woodwork , the third attacker in Almiron would haunt Albion .
He fired past Bond after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then he doubled his own personal tally right before half time as he took advantage of miscommunication in the Baggies ’ defensive line .
The game was over as a contest as quickly as the second period began ; Almiron found Saint-Maximin , after more sloppy Albion midfield play , and his low cross was spilled by Bond straight at Lazaro , who bundled it home .
Only then did the hosts really threaten to get going .
Phillips , Albion ’ s brightest figure , rattled one in from the edge of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and sub Kenneth Zohore .
Filip Krovinovic , introduced from the bench , immediately brought more to Albion ’ s attacking play and had Darlow worried on more than one occasion .
Zohore added another late on , to set up what would ’ ve otherwise been a nervy finish , but they couldn ’ t find any more and the Magpies progressed .

West Brom are out of the FA Cup after Premier League Newcastle United punished their defensive errors in either half in a five goal thriller at The Hawthorns.
Miguel Almiron found the net twice in the first period, before Valentino Lazaro appeared to kill the game as a contest within a minute of the second half beginning.
Albion rallied, though, and pulled goals back through Matty Phillips and Kenneth Zohore. It’s full steam ahead with their quest for promotion now, though.
Slaven Bilic outlined his intentions to give a number of players on the fringes of his squad an opportunity, and made nine changes to the side that were beaten by Wigan on Saturday.
There was still plenty of experience in the Baggies’ ranks, particularly in midfield, but bar a couple of sights of goal through Kyle Edwards and Charlie Austin, it was the Magpies that assumed control of the tie.
Joelinton was denied by Jonathan Bond and Allan Saint-Maximin crashed one shot from distance off the woodwork, the third attacker in Almiron would haunt Albion.
He fired past Bond after being played in by Saint-Maximin, and then he doubled his own personal tally right before half time as he took advantage of miscommunication in the Baggies’ defensive line.
The game was over as a contest as quickly as the second period began; Almiron found Saint-Maximin, after more sloppy Albion midfield play, and his low cross was spilled by Bond straight at Lazaro, who bundled it home.
Only then did the hosts really threaten to get going. Phillips, Albion’s brightest figure, rattled one in from the edge of the box after good work from Edwards and sub Kenneth Zohore.
Filip Krovinovic, introduced from the bench, immediately brought more to Albion’s attacking play and had Darlow worried on more than one occasion.
Zohore added another late on, to set up what would’ve otherwise been a nervy finish, but they couldn’t find any more and the Magpies progressed.


birminghammail--2020-03-03--Aston Villa transfer news LIVE: Sanson reveals bids as Grealish tipped to sign for Man Utd

Hello and welcome to Tuesday 's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive .
We will be keeping you up @ @ @ @ @ latest news and views from Villa Park as the dust settles on Sunday 's defeat @ @ @ @ @ .
Dean Smith 's side were beaten 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final by Manchester @ @ @ @ @ 's involvement in cup competitions this season .
Goals from Sergio Aguero and Rodri had @ @ @ @ @ , but Mbwana Samatta scored four minutes before half-time to set up a tense second @ @ @ @ @ all eyes on the League for Villa with 11 games left to raise themselves from @ @ @ @ @ us for all today 's action on the blog ...

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Hello and welcome to Wednesday 's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive.
We will be keeping you up to date with all the latest news and views from Villa Park as the dust settles on Sunday's defeat to Manchester City at Wembley.
Dean Smith's side were beaten 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final by Manchester City yesterday, ending Villa's involvement in cup competitions this season.
Goals from Sergio Aguero and Rodri had City in control after half-an-hour, but Mbwana Samatta scored four minutes before half-time to set up a tense second half.
Now it's all eyes on the League for Villa with 11 games left to raise themselves from 19th place.
Stick with us for all today's action on the blog...


birminghammail--2020-03-03--Genesis set to reform after eagle-eyed fans spot huge clue

BBC Radio 2 has revealed that a `` massive band '' is getting back together , prompting fans to speculate online .
The station shared a cryptic post on Twitter , which said : `` A massive band is reuniting .
Do n't miss the exclusive reveal !
`` Our lips are SEALED until tomorrow morning ( you 're going to love this one ! )
. ''
Fans were quick to share their best guesses online .
Many suggested that progressive rockers Genesis might be the band in question .
Phil Collins , Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ road in 2007 as part of their Turn It On Again world tour .
Best known for tracks including I Ca n't Dance and That 's All , Genesis formed at Charterhouse boarding school in Godalming , Surrey , in 1967 .
In January , the trio were spotted together at a New York Knicks game at New York 's Madison Square Garden , sparking rumours of a reunion .
Some fans speculated that The Go-Go 's , who had a top 10 hit with the song Our Lips Are Sealed , were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2 Twitter account fuelled speculation by posting `` Cheeky Girls ? ''
and a kiss mark emoji .
Later another message confirmed that Zoe Ball would be speaking to the mystery band during her breakfast show on Wednesday morning .

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BBC Radio 2 has revealed that a "massive band" is getting back together, prompting fans to speculate online.
The station shared a cryptic post on Twitter, which said: "A massive band is reuniting. Don't miss the exclusive reveal!
"Our lips are SEALED until tomorrow morning (you're going to love this one!)."
Fans were quick to share their best guesses online.
Many suggested that progressive rockers Genesis might be the band in question.
Phil Collins, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford, all 69, last went on the road in 2007 as part of their Turn It On Again world tour.
Best known for tracks including I Can't Dance and That's All, Genesis formed at Charterhouse boarding school in Godalming, Surrey, in 1967.
In January, the trio were spotted together at a New York Knicks game at New York's Madison Square Garden, sparking rumours of a reunion.
Some fans speculated that The Go-Go's, who had a top 10 hit with the song Our Lips Are Sealed, were making a comeback.
Other popular guesses included Jedward, Oasis and Abba.
The BBC Radio 2 Twitter account fuelled speculation by posting "Cheeky Girls?" and a kiss mark emoji.
Later another message confirmed that Zoe Ball would be speaking to the mystery band during her breakfast show on Wednesday morning.


birminghammail--2020-03-03--Jack Grealish has an 11-word message – and Aston Villa fans will love it

Jack Grealish has sent a message to Aston Villa fans after the devastating Carabao Cup final defeat .
The midfielder , who has been in superb form this season , couldn ’ t prevent a 2-1 loss against Manchester City at Wembley on Sunday .
Goals from Sergio Aguero and Rodri had City in full control but Mbwana Samatta handed Dean Smith ’ s side a lifeline just before half-time with a well-taken header from Anwar El Ghazi ’ s cross .
Villa pushed for an equaliser but Bjorn Engels was denied late on by Claudio Bravo who produced a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s header onto the post .
Speaking to the club 's Twitter account immediately after the match , Grealish said : `` Credit to the boys today .
I thought we were brilliant and the dressing room is devastated at the moment as I thought we had a chance of winning . ''
He added : `` They were brilliant .
I went onto my phone and the first thing that came up was all my friends writing in the group chat saying how it was outside the stadium before the game .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ always know they are going to turn up .
We are going to need them now for the remaining 11 games . ''
Having had time to digest the defeat , the 24-year-old has now taken to social media with a heartfelt message .
He posted on Twitter : `` We gave everything but it wasn ’ t meant to be.. My team '' .
Attentions now turn back to Villa 's fight for Premier League survival which resumes with a trip to Leicester City on Monday .

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Jack Grealish has sent a message to Aston Villa fans after the devastating Carabao Cup final defeat.
The midfielder, who has been in superb form this season, couldn’t prevent a 2-1 loss against Manchester City at Wembley on Sunday.
Goals from Sergio Aguero and Rodri had City in full control but Mbwana Samatta handed Dean Smith’s side a lifeline just before half-time with a well-taken header from Anwar El Ghazi’s cross.
Villa pushed for an equaliser but Bjorn Engels was denied late on by Claudio Bravo who produced a superb save to turn the defender’s header onto the post.
Speaking to the club's Twitter account immediately after the match, Grealish said: "Credit to the boys today. I thought we were brilliant and the dressing room is devastated at the moment as I thought we had a chance of winning."
He added: "They were brilliant. I went onto my phone and the first thing that came up was all my friends writing in the group chat saying how it was outside the stadium before the game.
"Credit to the fans, we always know they are going to turn up. We are going to need them now for the remaining 11 games."
Having had time to digest the defeat, the 24-year-old has now taken to social media with a heartfelt message.
(Image: Twitter / @JackGrealish)
He posted on Twitter: "We gave everything but it wasn’t meant to be.. My team".
Attentions now turn back to Villa's fight for Premier League survival which resumes with a trip to Leicester City on Monday.


birminghammail--2020-03-03--Euromillions results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Tuesday March 3

It ’ s an exciting night for Euromillions players as Camelot plans to dish out multiple prizes to players across @ @ @ @ @ sum of money could buy you a new home , nice car , several world @ @ @ @ @ the life you 've always dreamed of .
The EuroMillions draw takes place every Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ .
Millionaire Maker Selection : - one UK millionaire has been created : JTGW58965 If @ @ @ @ @ it will be capped - if the jackpot is not won , any additional money @ @ @ @ @ over and above €190 million will roll down to boost the prize money at the @ @ @ @ @ are winners ( most likely the 5+1 tier ) .
This can happen four times @ @ @ @ @ be won .
If this happens and the jackpot is still not won , the @ @ @ @ @ any additional money in the jackpot prize fund over and above this amount - would @ @ @ @ @ highest tier where there are winners ( most likely the 5+1 tier ) .

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It’s an exciting night for Euromillions players as Camelot plans to dish out multiple prizes to players across the UK.
The huge sum of money could buy you a new home, nice car, several world trips and you could live the life you've always dreamed of.
The EuroMillions draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday at approximately 8pm.
Tonight's National Lottery EuroMillions winning numbers are: 27, 44, 04, 14, 45.
Lucky Stars are: 10, 01.
Tonight's estimated jackpot is £14 million.
Millionaire Maker Selection: - one UK millionaire has been created: JTGW58965
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If it reaches this level, it will be capped - if the jackpot is not won, any additional money in the jackpot prize fund over and above €190 million will roll down to boost the prize money at the next highest tier where there are winners (most likely the 5+1 tier).
This can happen four times before the €190 million must be won.
If this happens and the jackpot is still not won, the entire €190 million - plus any additional money in the jackpot prize fund over and above this amount - would roll down to the next highest tier where there are winners (most likely the 5+1 tier).


birminghammail--2020-03-03--The Chase viewers left stunned as contestant makes history - for all the wrong reasons

A contestant on The Chase made history on Tuesday night - leaving viewers absolutely stunned .
The player was on the ITV1 daytime favourite looking to land a life-changing sum of money .
Bradley Walsh , the former Coronation Street actor who is currently starring in Doctor Who , hosts the quiz favourite each weeknight .
Every Monday evening to Friday evening , Bradley welcomes four contestants onto the show .
The go up against the fearsome Chaser - but tonight , on Tuesday , March 3 , one contestant left those tuning in speechless .
The player made history @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £0 .
Yes .
Nothing .
Zilch .
Na-da .
Laura , Paul , Maureen and Bhagwan were up against The Governess , real name Anne Hegerty , today as they vied for the prize fund , reports The Liverpool ECHO .
But Bhagwan , 28 , who was the last contestant up , shocked viewers as he scored £0 in the cash-builder , having answered zero questions correctly .
A second , meanwhile , chipped in with : `` Should be a rule that if you get nowt in the cash builder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and never be allowed on television again . ''
A third added : `` First time I ’ ve ever seen someone get £0 on the chase cash builder ?
?
? ''
A fifth , meanwhile , wrote : `` Can ’ t believe the kid on # TheChase got £0 in the cash builder . ''

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A contestant on The Chase made history on Tuesday night - leaving viewers absolutely stunned.
The player was on the ITV1 daytime favourite looking to land a life-changing sum of money.
Bradley Walsh, the former Coronation Street actor who is currently starring in Doctor Who, hosts the quiz favourite each weeknight.
Every Monday evening to Friday evening, Bradley welcomes four contestants onto the show.
The go up against the fearsome Chaser - but tonight, on Tuesday, March 3, one contestant left those tuning in speechless.
The player made history for all the wrong reasons - bagging £0. Yes. Nothing. Zilch. Na-da.
Laura, Paul, Maureen and Bhagwan were up against The Governess, real name Anne Hegerty, today as they vied for the prize fund, reports The Liverpool ECHO .
But Bhagwan, 28, who was the last contestant up, shocked viewers as he scored £0 in the cash-builder, having answered zero questions correctly.
One Twitter user joked: "I love a good zero cash builder."
A second, meanwhile, chipped in with: "Should be a rule that if you get nowt in the cash builder you should have to leave the show and never be allowed on television again."
A third added: "First time I’ve ever seen someone get £0 on the chase cash builder???"
And a fourth wrote: "£0 cash builder. Lol."
A fifth, meanwhile, wrote: "Can’t believe the kid on #TheChase got £0 in the cash builder."


birminghammail--2020-03-03--Mrs Hinch's ludicrously easy trick to get dirty pans looking clean

Mrs Hinch 's simple hack that makes pans look brand new in an instant has gone viral - meaning you can finally transform that dirty kitchenware of yours .
Mrs Hinch has become a sensation this year , with her cleaning tricks , tips and hacks regularly setting social media alight .
She has thousands of followers on social media - and has spawned countless social media groups dedicated to her knowledge .
And now one of her fans has shown off her trick to make her kitchen pots and pans look brand spanking new .
And best of all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Daily Star .
Writing on Instagram , El wrote : `` My frying pan before and after .
I used the @ cleanwithpinkstuff paste , @ elbowgreaseuk & @ flash_cleans bicarbonate soda spray with a brillo pad ad a lot of scrubbing .
`` There 's no need for a new one now .
These products produce amazing results . ''
El ’ s listed products include lots of Mrs Hinch favourites including The Pink Stuff , The Miracle Cleaning Paste .
You can buy the thick scrubbing paste for £1 at Sainsbury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Work the oil-based Star Drops brand cleanser into the bottom of the pan using circular motions for a few minutes before rinsing off .
Then , use another Sophie Hinchcliffe favourite , Elbow Grease degreaser spray and scrub this into the base of the pan too .
You can buy Elbow Grease for £1 a bottle at the Pound Shop or The Range .
Then , go in with the Flash Bicarbonate All Purpose Spray , £2 at Wilko ’ s , and scrub for a further few minutes .
Repeat the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are squeaky clean .
Remember to check that all products and pads are suitable for the material of your specific pans before trying this hack .

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Mrs Hinch's simple hack that makes pans look brand new in an instant has gone viral - meaning you can finally transform that dirty kitchenware of yours.
Mrs Hinch has become a sensation this year, with her cleaning tricks, tips and hacks regularly setting social media alight.
She has thousands of followers on social media - and has spawned countless social media groups dedicated to her knowledge.
And now one of her fans has shown off her trick to make her kitchen pots and pans look brand spanking new.
And best of all it only cost £4, reports the Daily Star.
Writing on Instagram, El wrote: "My frying pan before and after. I used the @cleanwithpinkstuff paste, @elbowgreaseuk & @flash_cleans bicarbonate soda spray with a brillo pad ad a lot of scrubbing.
"There's no need for a new one now. These products produce amazing results."
El’s listed products include lots of Mrs Hinch favourites including The Pink Stuff, The Miracle Cleaning Paste.
You can buy the thick scrubbing paste for £1 at Sainsbury’s or 89p at The Range .
(Image: Instagram/@asfreshasadaisyy_x)
Work the oil-based Star Drops brand cleanser into the bottom of the pan using circular motions for a few minutes before rinsing off.
Then, use another Sophie Hinchcliffe favourite, Elbow Grease degreaser spray and scrub this into the base of the pan too.
You can buy Elbow Grease for £1 a bottle at the Pound Shop or The Range .
Then, go in with the Flash Bicarbonate All Purpose Spray, £2 at Wilko’s , and scrub for a further few minutes.
Repeat the steps using hot water until your pans are squeaky clean.
Remember to check that all products and pads are suitable for the material of your specific pans before trying this hack.


birminghammail--2020-03-03--Heartbroken family's tribute to 'beautiful girl' after fatal stabbing at Midlands home

The heartbroken family of a woman found stabbed to death at her Midlands home has paid tribute , calling her 'beautiful , kind and sweet . '
Bhavini Pravin , 21 , was found dead at an address in Moores Road , Leicester , yesterday ( Monday ) after paramedics were called following a report that a woman had been seriously injured inside the property .
She was pronounced dead at the scene and a murder investigation was launched .
A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder .
He remains in police custody where he is being questioned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have now issued a statement through Leicestershire Police .
It said : `` As a family we could never have imagined that one day we would be issuing a tribute to Bhavini under such circumstances .
`` Our world has been ripped apart by her death and we can ’ t believe she has gone .
A light has gone out in our lives .
`` Bhavini was a devoted daughter and sister , loved by all who knew her .
`` She was beautiful , kind and sweet .
Our lives will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` All we can hope for is Bhavini to be at peace and for our request for privacy to be respected . ''
Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the death are continuing .
Officers have been in the area of the incident carrying out house-to-house enquiries and collecting CCTV as they piece together the moments leading up to Bhavini ’ s death .
Detective Inspector Kenny Henr , from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit Major Crime team , is leading the investigation .
He said : “ Our investigation into Bhavini ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue to appeal to anyone who has any information about this incident to make contact with us .
“ Her family are understandably devastated by her death and we owe it to them , and Bhavini , to determine exactly what happened .
“ Bhavini ’ s relatives have asked to be left alone at this difficult time to grieve and try to make sense of what has happened to their daughter.
” Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting incident 250 of 2 March .

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The heartbroken family of a woman found stabbed to death at her Midlands home has paid tribute, calling her 'beautiful, kind and sweet.'
Bhavini Pravin, 21, was found dead at an address in Moores Road, Leicester, yesterday (Monday) after paramedics were called following a report that a woman had been seriously injured inside the property.
She was pronounced dead at the scene and a murder investigation was launched.
A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in police custody where he is being questioned by detectives.
A post mortem examination concluded Bhavini died as a result of stab wounds.
The family of Bhavini have now issued a statement through Leicestershire Police.
It said: "As a family we could never have imagined that one day we would be issuing a tribute to Bhavini under such circumstances.
"Our world has been ripped apart by her death and we can’t believe she has gone. A light has gone out in our lives.
"Bhavini was a devoted daughter and sister, loved by all who knew her.
"She was beautiful, kind and sweet. Our lives will never be the same without her.
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"All we can hope for is Bhavini to be at peace and for our request for privacy to be respected."
Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the death are continuing. Officers have been in the area of the incident carrying out house-to-house enquiries and collecting CCTV as they piece together the moments leading up to Bhavini’s death.
Detective Inspector Kenny Henr, from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit Major Crime team, is leading the investigation.
He said: “Our investigation into Bhavini’s tragic death is ongoing and I continue to appeal to anyone who has any information about this incident to make contact with us.
“Her family are understandably devastated by her death and we owe it to them, and Bhavini, to determine exactly what happened.
“Bhavini’s relatives have asked to be left alone at this difficult time to grieve and try to make sense of what has happened to their daughter.”
Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting incident 250 of 2 March.


birminghammail--2020-03-03--Hunt for Dudley car thief who left behind terrifying skull balaclava and burglary kit

Police are hunting a Dudley car thief who escaped cops after a road chase - but left behind a terrifying @ @ @ @ @ .
Officers spotted a suspected stolen VW last night ( March 2 ) before the @ @ @ @ @ managed to shake off the cops on foot , however a police dog discovered the @ @ @ @ @ weapons and a burgling kit .
Detectives are now hoping the the items will provide @ @ @ @ @ help find the thug .
To keep up-to-date with crime in your community , join @ @ @ @ @ Facebook group where you will be alerted to any suspicious or criminal behaviour happening in @ @ @ @ @ tweet , the force said : `` This cloned VW was recently stolen in a @ @ @ @ @ last night before it made off from us and was pursued around Dudley .
`` @ @ @ @ @ but helped by @ WMPDogs we recovered his balaclava , gloves , weapons and burgling @ @ @ @ @ plenty of forensics . ''

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Police are hunting a Dudley car thief who escaped cops after a road chase - but left behind a terrifying skull balaclava and burglary kit.
Officers spotted a suspected stolen VW last night (March 2) before the pursuit begun.
The thief managed to shake off the cops on foot, however a police dog discovered the offenders horrifying balaclava along with weapons and a burgling kit.
Detectives are now hoping the the items will provide plenty of forensic evidence to help find the thug.
To keep up-to-date with crime in your community, join the Black Country Crime Watch Facebook group where you will be alerted to any suspicious or criminal behaviour happening in your area.
In a tweet, the force said: "This cloned VW was recently stolen in a burglary. We saw it last night before it made off from us and was pursued around Dudley.
"The driver escaped on foot but helped by @WMPDogs we recovered his balaclava, gloves, weapons and burgling kit so there will be plenty of forensics."