birminghammail--2020-02-05--Watch as meteorite fireball explodes over skies of Birmingham

This is the amazing sight of a bright meteorite exploding over the skies of Birmingham .
Bobby Tambling caught the incredible spectacle of a fireball descending and burning up in the winter darkness on his home CCTV .
Experts at the National Space Centre believe it was a bolide – a bright meteor which explodes in the atmosphere creating a almighty flash .
While shooting through the air , the resistance of the air makes the rock extremely hot and it fragments .
Mr Tambling ’ s camera filmed the sight at 11.34pm on Monday ( Feb 3 ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen in other parts of the country .
He then shared it to a south Birmingham Facebook group where others said they had also seen the ‘ amazing ’ phenomena .
Jenny Charsley , from Hollywood , also caught the sight on her doorbell camera .
Ms Charlsey said : “ I saw a news article about a meteorite and decided to check if our doorbell had caught it .
“ Luckily a car had just driven past , meaning our doorbell began a one minute recording and I saw that we had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amazed that we ’ d managed to get footage .
I ’ ve never seen one before !
” Gary Rogers , 52 , was lying in bed when he got a notification on his phone alerting him to movement outside of his home , reports Derbyshire Live .
When Mr Rogers checked the footage , he was shocked to see a massive fireball light up the sky .
Watch the video above .
He told Derbyshire Live : “ I was sitting in bed about to go to sleep and my phone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
“ I thought it was a firework at first , but I listened to the sound and you couldn ’ t hear any noise .
“ I couldn ’ t believe my eyes when I saw it .
I thought , ‘ what is that ?
’ “ Some of my friends said it looked like a meteor .
“ I was really surprised .
I have never seen a meteor before , only shooting stars .
“ I thought it ’ s definitely not a firework , I had never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like that.
” A spokesperson for the Royal Astronomical Society said : “ From the picture it looks like a ‘ fireball ’ - an unusually bright meteor - though that doesn ’ t mean anything reached the ground .
“ It ’ s a fairly rare and spectacular sight though , so those witnessing it should consider themselves lucky .
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This is the amazing sight of a bright meteorite exploding over the skies of Birmingham.
Bobby Tambling caught the incredible spectacle of a fireball descending and burning up in the winter darkness on his home CCTV.
Experts at the National Space Centre believe it was a bolide – a bright meteor which explodes in the atmosphere creating a almighty flash.
(Image: Bobby Tambling)
While shooting through the air, the resistance of the air makes the rock extremely hot and it fragments.
Mr Tambling’s camera filmed the sight at 11.34pm on Monday (Feb 3), around about the same time it was seen in other parts of the country.
He then shared it to a south Birmingham Facebook group where others said they had also seen the ‘amazing’ phenomena.
(Image: Bobby Tambling)
Jenny Charsley, from Hollywood, also caught the sight on her doorbell camera.
Ms Charlsey said: “I saw a news article about a meteorite and decided to check if our doorbell had caught it.
“Luckily a car had just driven past, meaning our doorbell began a one minute recording and I saw that we had captured it.
“It was really cool!
“I was just amazed that we’d managed to get footage. I’ve never seen one before!”
(Image: Jenny Charsley)
Gary Rogers, 52, was lying in bed when he got a notification on his phone alerting him to movement outside of his home, reports Derbyshire Live.
When Mr Rogers checked the footage, he was shocked to see a massive fireball light up the sky. Watch the video above.
He told Derbyshire Live:“I was sitting in bed about to go to sleep and my phone pinged. I couldn’t believe it.
“I thought it was a firework at first, but I listened to the sound and you couldn’t hear any noise.
“I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw it. I thought, ‘what is that?’
“Some of my friends said it looked like a meteor.
“I was really surprised. I have never seen a meteor before, only shooting stars.
“I thought it’s definitely not a firework, I had never seen a firework light up the horizon like that.”
A spokesperson for the Royal Astronomical Society said: “From the picture it looks like a ‘fireball’ - an unusually bright meteor - though that doesn’t mean anything reached the ground.
“It’s a fairly rare and spectacular sight though, so those witnessing it should consider themselves lucky.”


birminghammail--2020-02-05--Car veers into cyclist as punishment for not using cycle path in staggering dashcam footage

A driver has been captured steering a car into a passing cyclist in jaw-dropping footage .
Staggering dashcam footage shows the motorist aim the vehicle towards a cyclist - for not using the cycle path .
The car veers towards the cyclist before speeding away .
The incident , filmed in Norfolk , has gone viral after a local police force shared the footage , which can be viewed above .
The video has since garnered hundreds of likes and has been watched more than 53,000 times .
According to Norfolk Police , the driver has been slapped with not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also a £300 fine .
Information on where exactly the incident took place , the date it happened and names of the people involved have been left out of the video .
However , it does include numerous captions , including what rules of The Highway Code .
During the 24 second-long clip , the first caption reads : `` Rules of the road say motorists should give cyclists at least the same space as vehicles when overtaking . ''
The second says : `` This incident resulted in a charge of dangerous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ driving ban and a fine of over £300 . ''
It continues : `` Did you know ?
The Highway Code says that the use of cycle lanes is not compulsory , and will depend on your experience and skills . ''
The clip ends with the hash-tag 'Share The Road ' .
More than 150 people Twitter users have commented on the post , with some people condemning the cyclist for not using the cycle path , while others push the blame more on to the driver .
One wrote : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way , but did that cyclist pull out further into the road as the car was trying to get past ? ''
Another agreed : `` Why is he not using the cycle path provided ?
Councils spends millions of pounds a year on them and they do n't use them ! ''
Meanwhile , someone else put : `` Can not condone the actions of the driver !
Also makes you wonder why the cyclist isn ’ t using the cycle lane ... ... '' A fourth added : `` That is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a lethal weapon .
People get away with using their cars as a weapon where if it was a gun , a knife , or a baseball bat , they would go to prison .
The criminal justice system needs to take road violence seriously . ''
`` That ’ s not a close pass that vehicle was deliberately as aimed at the rider , '' another said .

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A driver has been captured steering a car into a passing cyclist in jaw-dropping footage.
Staggering dashcam footage shows the motorist aim the vehicle towards a cyclist - for not using the cycle path.
The car veers towards the cyclist before speeding away.
The incident, filmed in Norfolk, has gone viral after a local police force shared the footage, which can be viewed above.
The video has since garnered hundreds of likes and has been watched more than 53,000 times.
According to Norfolk Police, the driver has been slapped with not only a 12-month driving ban, but also a £300 fine.
Information on where exactly the incident took place, the date it happened and names of the people involved have been left out of the video.
However, it does include numerous captions, including what rules of The Highway Code.
During the 24 second-long clip, the first caption reads: "Rules of the road say motorists should give cyclists at least the same space as vehicles when overtaking."
The second says: "This incident resulted in a charge of dangerous driving. The driver received a 12-month driving ban and a fine of over £300."
It continues: "Did you know? The Highway Code says that the use of cycle lanes is not compulsory, and will depend on your experience and skills."
The clip ends with the hash-tag 'Share The Road'.
More than 150 people Twitter users have commented on the post, with some people condemning the cyclist for not using the cycle path, while others push the blame more on to the driver.
One wrote: "Not defending the car driver in any way, but did that cyclist pull out further into the road as the car was trying to get past?"
Another agreed: "Why is he not using the cycle path provided? Councils spends millions of pounds a year on them and they don't use them!"
Meanwhile, someone else put: "Cannot condone the actions of the driver! Also makes you wonder why the cyclist isn’t using the cycle lane......"
A fourth added: "That is an incredibly lenient sentence for attacking someone with a lethal weapon. People get away with using their cars as a weapon where if it was a gun, a knife, or a baseball bat, they would go to prison. The criminal justice system needs to take road violence seriously."
"That’s not a close pass that vehicle was deliberately as aimed at the rider," another said.


birminghammail--2020-02-05--UK's worst rapist Reynhard Sinaga's teen victim bravely reveals harrowing attack on GMB

A victim of Britain 's worst rapist has appeared on Good Morning Britain - to declare his attacker should `` never see the light of day '' .
Reynhard Sinaga , the UK 's most prolific serial rapist , was jailed for life with a minimum term of 30 years after he was convicted of drugging 48 men and filming himself sexually violating them in his Manchester city centre apartment .
Police established during their investigations that 195 different males appear to have been unconscious while Sinaga assaulted them , Manchester Crown Court heard .
The 36-year-old went out in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hunting for lone , drunk young men around nightclubs near his flat .
The slightly-built student posed as a Good Samaritan who offered them a floor to sleep on or promised them more drink .
His victims - who were mainly heterosexual - had little or no memory of the hours that followed as Sinaga repeatedly raped many of them .
It is thought he laced alcoholic drinks with a drug such as GHB , also known as liquid ecstasy .
The rapist was caught when one of the men regained consciousness and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the police and , crucially , handed in Sinaga 's phone .
He was found guilty of a total of 159 offences committed between January 2015 and May 2017 - 136 counts of rape , 13 counts of sexual assault , eight counts of attempted rape and two counts of assault by penetration .
Appearing on Good Morning Britain today , the 18-year-old , who remains anonymous , said that Sinaga `` should n't see the light of day again .
He told hosts Susanna Reid and Piers Morgan : `` I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three others ... early in the hours into the night I lost my friends . ''
`` I felt like he was looking after me .
We started talking for 10 to 15 minutes , '' he added .
`` [ Sinaga ] offered for me to come inside to stay warm .
`` I thought it was just students helping each other . ''
Asked about the impact the attack had on him , the teen said : `` I felt like it was my fault ...
I put myself in this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this situation . ''
However he said that he was `` happy [ he ] managed to stop him '' , adding : `` I 'm trying not to let it ruin my life . ''
`` I got a bit of payback by beating him up , '' he continued .
`` I 've had the help of my friends and family and the health clinic . ''
Addressing the longterm affects of the attack on his mental health , the teenager said that he would n't know until the future but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wanted us to do , to kill us from the inside . ''
He added : `` He should never see the light of day again . ''

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A victim of Britain's worst rapist has appeared on Good Morning Britain - to declare his attacker should "never see the light of day".
Reynhard Sinaga, the UK's most prolific serial rapist, was jailed for life with a minimum term of 30 years after he was convicted of drugging 48 men and filming himself sexually violating them in his Manchester city centre apartment.
Police established during their investigations that 195 different males appear to have been unconscious while Sinaga assaulted them, Manchester Crown Court heard.
The 36-year-old went out in the early hours of the morning, hunting for lone, drunk young men around nightclubs near his flat.
The slightly-built student posed as a Good Samaritan who offered them a floor to sleep on or promised them more drink.
(Image: ITV)
His victims - who were mainly heterosexual - had little or no memory of the hours that followed as Sinaga repeatedly raped many of them.
It is thought he laced alcoholic drinks with a drug such as GHB, also known as liquid ecstasy.
The rapist was caught when one of the men regained consciousness and fought him off before he went to the police and, crucially, handed in Sinaga's phone.
He was found guilty of a total of 159 offences committed between January 2015 and May 2017 - 136 counts of rape, 13 counts of sexual assault, eight counts of attempted rape and two counts of assault by penetration.
Appearing on Good Morning Britain today, the 18-year-old, who remains anonymous, said that Sinaga "shouldn't see the light of day again.
He told hosts Susanna Reid and Piers Morgan: "I was out with four friends, myself and three others... early in the hours into the night I lost my friends."
"I felt like he was looking after me. We started talking for 10 to 15 minutes," he added.
"[Sinaga] offered for me to come inside to stay warm.
"I thought it was just students helping each other."
Asked about the impact the attack had on him, the teen said: "I felt like it was my fault... I put myself in this situation, not him put me in this situation."
However he said that he was "happy [he] managed to stop him", adding: "I'm trying not to let it ruin my life."
(Image: PA)
"I got a bit of payback by beating him up," he continued.
"I've had the help of my friends and family and the health clinic."
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Addressing the longterm affects of the attack on his mental health, the teenager said that he wouldn't know until the future but said: "This is what Sinaga wanted us to do, to kill us from the inside."
He added: "He should never see the light of day again."


birminghammail--2020-02-05--'Very ominous' - Pundit makes chilling Aston Villa relegation prediction

Pundit Danny Mills says Aston Villa are deep in relegation trouble with 13 games left of the Premier League season .
Following Saturday 's 2-1 defeat to AFC Bournemouth , Villa are sitting in 17th place , one point above the relegation zone .
Bournemouth moved above them into 16th while West Ham United , whom Villa play on the final day of the season , are in 18th .
Dean Smith 's side have enjoyed cup success this season and will play back-to-back winners Manchester City in the Carabao Cup on March 1 ( 4.30pm ) .
But Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season and Villa have only won once in the League since New Year 's Day .
And that 's why Mills , formerly of Leeds United and Derby County , thinks Villa are in a real fight for survival .
“ Villa are going to be in it , it ’ s going to be a bit of a dogfight for them until the end of the season , '' Mills told Football Insider .
`` They ’ ve got themselves into a cup final , how distracting is that going to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they lost to Bournemouth , Bournemouth were down to 10 men for a large portion of the game and Villa have lost .
`` Villa need something , they need to start scoring goals .
“ It ’ s looking very , very ominous for them now . ''
Would Mills put a pound on Villa staying up ?
`` I might go with 50p , it ’ s going to be very , very tight down there at the bottom of the table , '' he added .
“ Norwich are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them getting back from it , but Watford , West Ham , Villa , Bournemouth , Brighton could get sucked into it now .
Above that , I think Burnley are looking at two wins , Palace above that will be fine .
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Pundit Danny Mills says Aston Villa are deep in relegation trouble with 13 games left of the Premier League season.
Following Saturday's 2-1 defeat to AFC Bournemouth, Villa are sitting in 17th place, one point above the relegation zone.
Bournemouth moved above them into 16th while West Ham United, whom Villa play on the final day of the season, are in 18th.
Dean Smith's side have enjoyed cup success this season and will play back-to-back winners Manchester City in the Carabao Cup on March 1 (4.30pm).
But Premier League survival is the main aim this season and Villa have only won once in the League since New Year's Day.
And that's why Mills, formerly of Leeds United and Derby County, thinks Villa are in a real fight for survival.
“Villa are going to be in it, it’s going to be a bit of a dogfight for them until the end of the season," Mills told Football Insider.
"They’ve got themselves into a cup final, how distracting is that going to be for them?
“They needed help, they lost to Bournemouth, Bournemouth were down to 10 men for a large portion of the game and Villa have lost.
"Villa need something, they need to start scoring goals.
“It’s looking very, very ominous for them now."
Would Mills put a pound on Villa staying up?
"I might go with 50p, it’s going to be very, very tight down there at the bottom of the table," he added.
“Norwich are gone, I don’t see them getting back from it, but Watford, West Ham, Villa, Bournemouth, Brighton could get sucked into it now. Above that, I think Burnley are looking at two wins, Palace above that will be fine.”


birminghammail--2020-02-05--Diane Abbott under fire after claiming former Army man couldn't have been bullied by John Bercow

Diane Abbott has been branded `` ridiculous '' by a union boss after she suggested it was unlikely a former general could have been bullied by John Bercow .
The shadow home secretary came to the defence of the former speaker , who has been involved in a public row with Lieutenant General David Leakey , who held the post of black rod in Parliament .
Ms Abbott claimed Lt Gen Leakey 's extensive military service meant it was unlikely he could have been bullied by Mr Bercow .
`` He had been a Lieutenant General who served in Germany @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she said .
`` But claims he was bullied ( i.e .
intimidated and coerced ) by John Bercow .
Unlikely . ''
But Dave Penman , general secretary of the FDA union which represents senior civil servants , mocked Ms Abbott 's comment and said she had a `` complete failure to understand '' the abuse of power in the workplace .
`` Indeed Diane - faced with an abusive boss , we often advise members to deploy military self-defence tactics , '' he said .
`` What a ridiculous comment from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partisanship and a complete failure to understand how power is abused in the workplace . ''
Lt Gen Leakey , who served as black rod until 2018 , stood by his claims that Mr Bercow `` brutalised '' staff after the former speaker dismissed them as `` total and utter rubbish '' .

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Diane Abbott has been branded "ridiculous" by a union boss after she suggested it was unlikely a former general could have been bullied by John Bercow.
The shadow home secretary came to the defence of the former speaker, who has been involved in a public row with Lieutenant General David Leakey, who held the post of black rod in Parliament.
Ms Abbott claimed Lt Gen Leakey's extensive military service meant it was unlikely he could have been bullied by Mr Bercow.
"He had been a Lieutenant General who served in Germany, Northern Ireland and Bosnia," she said.
"But claims he was bullied (i.e. intimidated and coerced) by John Bercow. Unlikely."
But Dave Penman, general secretary of the FDA union which represents senior civil servants, mocked Ms Abbott's comment and said she had a "complete failure to understand" the abuse of power in the workplace.
"Indeed Diane - faced with an abusive boss, we often advise members to deploy military self-defence tactics," he said.
"What a ridiculous comment from an experienced MP, demonstrating blind political partisanship and a complete failure to understand how power is abused in the workplace."
Lt Gen Leakey, who served as black rod until 2018, stood by his claims that Mr Bercow "brutalised" staff after the former speaker dismissed them as "total and utter rubbish".


birminghammail--2020-02-05--HS2 company branded 'chronically inefficient and institutionally callous'

The company behind the HS2 project has been described as `` chronically inefficient and institutionally callous '' .
Conservative MP Jeremy Wright ( Kenilworth and Southam ) took aim at HS2 Limited over their handling of the project , which has been delayed .
The former culture secretary said that those affected by the construction of the high-speed line , which aims to link London to the Midlands and the North , must be treated `` fairly and with decency '' .
`` If it is to be built , HS2 will be a significant part of our strategic transport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' said Mr Wright .
`` And I accept of course that building such infrastructure in a small and crowded island is bound to be disruptive .
`` But those responsible for building the infrastructure have a responsibility to minimise the disruption .
`` People whose homes , businesses and farmland will be demolished , diminished or devalued by HS2 have a right to be treated fairly and with decency .
`` In the decade of this project 's development , and in my experience as a constituency member of Parliament , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Communication is invariably poor , consideration for distress caused is lacking and compensation is grudgingly agreed and painfully and slowly extracted . ''
He continued : `` I accept of course that taxpayers ' interests must be protected , but the nation has an obligation to those who take a personal hit for national benefit and that obligation falls to be discharged by HS2 Limited in this project .
`` There are individual HS2 Limited employees who do their best to be compassionate and responsive .
`` But I have to say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ corporate entity to be both chronically inefficient and institutionally callous .
`` If HS2 is to proceed , that must change . ''
He added : `` High speed rail will change our transport future for generations to come .
It 's too important to get wrong and we can do better than HS2 . ''
Tory former chairman of the House of Commons HS2 bill select committee , Sir Robert Syms , said : `` He ( Mr Wright ) and many others have had the high speed rail line landed on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great difficulties for local members , particularly the long timeframe of any kind of development , '' he said .
`` People think that schemes are produced in Whitehall , they know all the answers and it 's in a filing cabinet and they just wo n't tell you because they do n't want to tell you .
`` The reality is , these things quite often are designed that the detail is done , well down the line , by which time people have lost faith in the organisation .
`` What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 20 months I was chairing the committee , I came to the view that on balance I think it is actually a correct thing to do . ''
Mr Wright concluded : `` I think , yes , there has to be a lot more done by HS2 to interact with members of the public and members of Parliament affected , but I do think the scheme actually is one that is a good scheme and I still support it and I think it will make a big difference . ''

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The company behind the HS2 project has been described as "chronically inefficient and institutionally callous".
Conservative MP Jeremy Wright (Kenilworth and Southam) took aim at HS2 Limited over their handling of the project, which has been delayed.
The former culture secretary said that those affected by the construction of the high-speed line, which aims to link London to the Midlands and the North, must be treated "fairly and with decency".
"If it is to be built, HS2 will be a significant part of our strategic transport infrastructure with many miles of new track," said Mr Wright.
"And I accept of course that building such infrastructure in a small and crowded island is bound to be disruptive.
(Image: PA)
"But those responsible for building the infrastructure have a responsibility to minimise the disruption.
"People whose homes, businesses and farmland will be demolished, diminished or devalued by HS2 have a right to be treated fairly and with decency.
"In the decade of this project's development, and in my experience as a constituency member of Parliament, they too often have not been.
"Communication is invariably poor, consideration for distress caused is lacking and compensation is grudgingly agreed and painfully and slowly extracted."
(Image: PA)
He continued: "I accept of course that taxpayers' interests must be protected, but the nation has an obligation to those who take a personal hit for national benefit and that obligation falls to be discharged by HS2 Limited in this project.
"There are individual HS2 Limited employees who do their best to be compassionate and responsive.
"But I have to say that I find HS2 Limited as a corporate entity to be both chronically inefficient and institutionally callous.
"If HS2 is to proceed, that must change."
He added: "High speed rail will change our transport future for generations to come. It's too important to get wrong and we can do better than HS2."
Tory former chairman of the House of Commons HS2 bill select committee, Sir Robert Syms, said: "He (Mr Wright) and many others have had the high speed rail line landed on their constituencies which creates a number of great difficulties for local members, particularly the long timeframe of any kind of development," he said.
"People think that schemes are produced in Whitehall, they know all the answers and it's in a filing cabinet and they just won't tell you because they don't want to tell you.
"The reality is, these things quite often are designed that the detail is done, well down the line, by which time people have lost faith in the organisation.
"What I would say though is that in the 20 months I was chairing the committee, I came to the view that on balance I think it is actually a correct thing to do."
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Mr Wright concluded: "I think, yes, there has to be a lot more done by HS2 to interact with members of the public and members of Parliament affected, but I do think the scheme actually is one that is a good scheme and I still support it and I think it will make a big difference."


birminghammail--2020-02-05--Helen McCourt killer Ian Simms released from prison - despite never revealing where her body is

A murderer who has refused to disclose the location of his victim 's body has been released from prison .
Ian Simms , 63 , is free on licence following a ruling by High Court judges that he should not be kept in custody pending the outcome of a legal challenge .
Simms is serving a life sentence for the abduction and murder of 22-year-old Helen McCourt in 1988 .
The Parole Board recommended Simms should be released following a hearing in November 2019 .
The board reviewed its decision following a challenge by Justice Secretary Robert Buckland , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Simms should be freed .
Helen 's mother , Marie McCourt , and her family have also launched a legal bid and her lawyers argued Simms should stay behind bars ahead of a judicial review of the Parole Board decision .
On Wednesday , a Ministry of Justice spokesman said : `` We completely understand the pain and anguish that the Parole Board 's decision has caused Marie McCourt and her family .
`` The Lord Chancellor asked the Parole Board to reconsider but has no legal power to overrule these decisions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meant we had to release Ian Simms from custody though he will be recalled if the court later decides to quash the Parole Board 's decision .
`` He will be on licence for life , subject to strict conditions and probation supervision when released , and he faces a return to prison if he fails to comply . ''
Mrs McCourt , from Billinge , Merseyside , has campaigned for a change in the law to keep killers locked up until they lead police to a victim 's body .
The Prisoners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bill , dubbed Helen 's Law , has failed to be ratified before Parliament on numerous occasions - twice being delayed because of general elections .
Pub landlord Simms , who was convicted by a jury on overwhelming DNA evidence , has always maintained his innocence over the death of Ms McCourt , an insurance clerk who disappeared on her way home from work in Liverpool in 1988 .
Simms was eligible to be considered for release in February 2004 .

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A murderer who has refused to disclose the location of his victim's body has been released from prison.
Ian Simms, 63, is free on licence following a ruling by High Court judges that he should not be kept in custody pending the outcome of a legal challenge.
Simms is serving a life sentence for the abduction and murder of 22-year-old Helen McCourt in 1988.
The Parole Board recommended Simms should be released following a hearing in November 2019.
The board reviewed its decision following a challenge by Justice Secretary Robert Buckland, but again concluded, on January 8, that Simms should be freed.
(Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)
Helen's mother, Marie McCourt, and her family have also launched a legal bid and her lawyers argued Simms should stay behind bars ahead of a judicial review of the Parole Board decision.
On Wednesday, a Ministry of Justice spokesman said: "We completely understand the pain and anguish that the Parole Board's decision has caused Marie McCourt and her family.
"The Lord Chancellor asked the Parole Board to reconsider but has no legal power to overrule these decisions.
(Image: Andrew Teebay)
"The High Court's ruling meant we had to release Ian Simms from custody though he will be recalled if the court later decides to quash the Parole Board's decision.
"He will be on licence for life, subject to strict conditions and probation supervision when released, and he faces a return to prison if he fails to comply."
Mrs McCourt, from Billinge, Merseyside, has campaigned for a change in the law to keep killers locked up until they lead police to a victim's body.
The Prisoners (Disclosure of Information about Victims) Bill, dubbed Helen's Law, has failed to be ratified before Parliament on numerous occasions - twice being delayed because of general elections.
Pub landlord Simms, who was convicted by a jury on overwhelming DNA evidence, has always maintained his innocence over the death of Ms McCourt, an insurance clerk who disappeared on her way home from work in Liverpool in 1988.
Simms was eligible to be considered for release in February 2004.


birminghammail--2020-02-05--BT Sport presenter Jake Humphrey feared he was 'going mad during dark period'

Jake Humphrey has told how he went through a `` dark period '' when he believed he was mad .
The 41-year-old said there was a time in his early 20s when he `` genuinely believed '' he was mad and struggled to cope .
The BT Sport presenter said it was the one time in his life `` where maybe it was all a bit much for my brain to deal with '' .
But he said taking his own life was never an option after a lesson he learned when his grandmother killed herself .
He told the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this super confident guy on the telly , and I was still working every day on Children 's BBC , but not eating and getting thinner and thinner and just really struggling . ''
`` I remember one time looking on the internet to see if I could employ a bodyguard to be with me all the time to make sure I did n't do anything mad but that in itself is a madness , to look for that . ''
He added : `` My grandma killed herself and I suppose that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me .
`` I remember someone saying at that time , the irony with suicide is that by killing yourself you have shown you are actually strong enough to live .
`` Someone saying that at that time meant when I did go through this difficult period , even when it was horrible , suicide was not even an option for me - because of that message that if you 've killed yourself you are strong enough to live .
`` So whenever that thought even entered my head , it was like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strong enough to live so therefore I need to stick around ' .
`` It was a horrendous , traumatic period for my family when my grandma did that and 10 years later maybe it saved me , I do n't know . ''

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Jake Humphrey has told how he went through a "dark period" when he believed he was mad.
The 41-year-old said there was a time in his early 20s when he "genuinely believed" he was mad and struggled to cope.
The BT Sport presenter said it was the one time in his life "where maybe it was all a bit much for my brain to deal with".
But he said taking his own life was never an option after a lesson he learned when his grandmother killed herself.
He told the Blank Podcast: "I went from this super confident guy on the telly, and I was still working every day on Children's BBC, but not eating and getting thinner and thinner and just really struggling."
"I remember one time looking on the internet to see if I could employ a bodyguard to be with me all the time to make sure I didn't do anything mad but that in itself is a madness, to look for that."
He added: "My grandma killed herself and I suppose that created a weird relationship with suicide for me.
"I remember someone saying at that time, the irony with suicide is that by killing yourself you have shown you are actually strong enough to live.
"Someone saying that at that time meant when I did go through this difficult period, even when it was horrible, suicide was not even an option for me - because of that message that if you've killed yourself you are strong enough to live.
"So whenever that thought even entered my head, it was like 'if I can do that I'm strong enough to live so therefore I need to stick around'.
"It was a horrendous, traumatic period for my family when my grandma did that and 10 years later maybe it saved me, I don't know."


birminghammail--2020-02-05--National Lottery Lotto players urged to check tickets after £2million jackpot won

National Lottery players are being urged to check their tickets after one jackpot winner scooped the £2m main prize in Wednesday 's draw .
The winning Lotto numbers were 20 , 31 , 39 , 42 , 43 , 48 and the bonus number was 01 .
Set of balls three and draw machine Guinevere were used in the draw .
One lucky ticket-holder scooped the entire £2m Lotto jackpot by matching all six numbers .
Another ticket-holder matched five numbers and the bonus ball to take home £1m , while 35 people matched five numbers to win £1,750 a-piece @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adviser at the National Lottery , said : `` What fantastic news for a very lucky ticket-holder who has secured the entire £2m Lotto jackpot in tonight 's draw .
`` Players are urged to double check their tickets to see if they are the lucky ticket-holder .
`` With this fantastic win , the lucky ticket-holder can make a big difference , not only to their life but to that of their friends and family too . ''
Wednesday 's winning Thunderball numbers were 06 , 18 , 25 , 29 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
One person matched five numbers and the Thunderball to take home £500,000 .

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National Lottery players are being urged to check their tickets after one jackpot winner scooped the £2m main prize in Wednesday's draw.
The winning Lotto numbers were 20, 31, 39, 42, 43, 48 and the bonus number was 01.
Set of balls three and draw machine Guinevere were used in the draw.
One lucky ticket-holder scooped the entire £2m Lotto jackpot by matching all six numbers.
Another ticket-holder matched five numbers and the bonus ball to take home £1m, while 35 people matched five numbers to win £1,750 a-piece.
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Andy Carter, senior winners' adviser at the National Lottery, said: "What fantastic news for a very lucky ticket-holder who has secured the entire £2m Lotto jackpot in tonight's draw.
"Players are urged to double check their tickets to see if they are the lucky ticket-holder.
"With this fantastic win, the lucky ticket-holder can make a big difference, not only to their life but to that of their friends and family too."
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Wednesday's winning Thunderball numbers were 06, 18, 25, 29, 38, and the Thunderball was 10.
One person matched five numbers and the Thunderball to take home £500,000.


birminghammail--2020-02-05--Coventry teenager stabbed to death in Wood End as police launch appeal

A murder investigation has been launched after a teenager was knifed to death in Coventry .
West Midlands Police said @ @ @ @ @ found a young man collapsed off Petitor Crescent in Wood End at around 7pm on @ @ @ @ @ and found the victim , believed to be in his teens , had suffered multiple @ @ @ @ @ .
He was pronounced dead at the scene , the force said .
The scene @ @ @ @ @ police as they carry out fingertip searches and forensic examinations of the area .
Officers @ @ @ @ @ was in the area and saw anything suspicious , including people running away from the @ @ @ @ @ .

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A murder investigation has been launched after a teenager was knifed to death in Coventry.
West Midlands Police said a member of the public found a young man collapsed off Petitor Crescent in Wood End at around 7pm on Wednesday.
Emergency services attended and found the victim, believed to be in his teens, had suffered multiple stab wounds to his torso.
He was pronounced dead at the scene, the force said.
The scene has been cordoned off by police as they carry out fingertip searches and forensic examinations of the area.
Officers are appealing to anyone who was in the area and saw anything suspicious, including people running away from the scene, to contact police.


birminghammail--2020-02-05--Love Island viewers furious over 'rat' Callum after Molly kiss

Love Island fans have said `` rat '' Callum Jones needs to takes a leaf out of Nas Majeed 's book after his head was turned by a new girl .
Callum locked lips with Casa Amor contestant Molly Smith in Wednesday night 's episode of the ITV2 show , despite having been coupled up with Shaughna Phillips since early in the series .
Meanwhile , back at the main villa , Shaughna opened up to the girls about wanting to make things official with Callum - and even suggested she would move to Manchester , where he is from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ old flame Demi Jones , taking a shine to Eva Zapico in Casa Amor .
But he told her he did not want to take things further until he had talked to Demi .
While fans were not happy about Nas ditching Demi , they were impressed with how he conducted himself , and lashed out at Callum , saying he ought to have done the same .
`` Think Callum should have taken a leaf out of Nas ' book and talked to Shaughna before kissing Molly , '' said one person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Okay fair enough callum and molly have a connection but he could 've done what nas did and waited to kiss her until after he 'd spoke with shaughna ... '' Fair play you ca n't help liking someone but kissing them behind your partners back is n't the one . ''
`` YES NAS .
That is exactly how you go about Casa Amor , respect , dignity , what a gentleman ! ''
said another .
`` Can someone warn Shaughna before the rat Callum goes back into the villa .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' tweeted another viewer .
Another said : `` Callum makes me sick .
No respect for Shaughna 's feelings , .. Nas has respect for Demi 's feeling after only knowing her for 4DAYS !
!
!
Yet callum had pretty much been with Shaughna since the start and has no respect . ''
Wednesday 's episode also featured both villas playing a game of Head Over Heels .
The Islanders had to place their hands and feet on emojis on a mat and perform tasks like licking necks , sucking fingers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The instalment closed with a peek at the drama on Thursday , when the Casa Amor contestants will be reunited with the people in the main villa .
Love Island continues on ITV2 and in Ireland on Virgin Media One .

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Love Island fans have said "rat" Callum Jones needs to takes a leaf out of Nas Majeed's book after his head was turned by a new girl.
Callum locked lips with Casa Amor contestant Molly Smith in Wednesday night's episode of the ITV2 show, despite having been coupled up with Shaughna Phillips since early in the series.
Meanwhile, back at the main villa, Shaughna opened up to the girls about wanting to make things official with Callum - and even suggested she would move to Manchester, where he is from.
Nas has also moved on from old flame Demi Jones, taking a shine to Eva Zapico in Casa Amor.
But he told her he did not want to take things further until he had talked to Demi.
While fans were not happy about Nas ditching Demi, they were impressed with how he conducted himself, and lashed out at Callum, saying he ought to have done the same.
"Think Callum should have taken a leaf out of Nas' book and talked to Shaughna before kissing Molly," said one person on Twitter.
One posted: "Okay fair enough callum and molly have a connection but he could've done what nas did and waited to kiss her until after he'd spoke with shaughna...
"Fair play you can't help liking someone but kissing them behind your partners back isn't the one."
"YES NAS. That is exactly how you go about Casa Amor, respect, dignity, what a gentleman!" said another.
"Can someone warn Shaughna before the rat Callum goes back into the villa. I feel so sorry for her," tweeted another viewer.
Another said: "Callum makes me sick. No respect for Shaughna's feelings,.. Nas has respect for Demi's feeling after only knowing her for 4DAYS!!! Yet callum had pretty much been with Shaughna since the start and has no respect."
Wednesday's episode also featured both villas playing a game of Head Over Heels.
The Islanders had to place their hands and feet on emojis on a mat and perform tasks like licking necks, sucking fingers and kissing while in different positions.
The instalment closed with a peek at the drama on Thursday, when the Casa Amor contestants will be reunited with the people in the main villa.
Love Island continues on ITV2 and in Ireland on Virgin Media One.


birminghammail--2020-02-05--Harvey Weinstein rape trial hears harrowing evidence from final accuser

The final accuser at Harvey Weinstein 's rape trial began giving evidence on Wednesday , where she is expected to detail how he groped her in a hotel bathroom as prosecutors push to show the once-powerful movie mogul had a habit of preying on women .
Model and actress Lauren Marie Young alleges Weinstein stripped naked , masturbated in front of her and groped her breast , in the bathroom of his Beverly Hills hotel room , just days before the Oscars in February 2013 .
`` I was excited .
I got ready .
I put on my best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ testified on Wednesday , about first connecting with Weinstein at the hotel .
`` I was excited to network and pitch my ideas . ''
At some point Weinstein said , `` let 's finish this conversation upstairs '' , explaining that he had to present an award to Quentin Tarantino , she added , before her evidence was interrupted by a lunch break .
Prosecutors have said a female friend of Weinstein 's who was in the hotel there , shut the door and trapped Young in the bathroom with him .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ escaped the bathroom , shocked at ( Weinstein 's friend ) who remained outside the bathroom door , gave a dirty look and fled , running home and hysterically recounting what happened to her two friends , '' prosecutor Meghan Hast said in an opening statement .
Young is the third of three women who prosecutors are calling to bolster their effort to portray him as a serial offender , even though their accusations are not part of the underlying criminal charges at issue in the New York City trial .
Prosecutors called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that allows testimony about so-called `` prior bad acts '' , enabling them to explore things like motive , opportunity , intent and a common scheme or plan .
Weinstein 's New York trial involves just two allegations : that he raped a woman in March 2013 , and forced oral sex on a TV and film production assistant in 2006 .
Weinstein , 67 , has insisted any sexual encounters were consensual .
The Los Angeles County district attorney included Young 's allegations in charges they filed against Weinstein on January 6 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was getting under way .
The charges allege Weinstein assaulted Young and raped a different woman on back-to-back nights in February 2013 .
Young is following three days of often-intense testimony from the key accuser .
She testified that she attended parties with Weinstein and also had sexual encounters during Oscar week in 2013 , before he allegedly raped her in New York about a month later .
Earlier Wednesday , jurors heard from a former front desk manager who checked Weinstein into a midtown Manhattan hotel where one of the key accusers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The testimony was meant to corroborate her claim that the defendant bullied his way into the hotel over her objections .
`` Usually couples checking in are in a happy mood , '' Rothschild Capulong told the jury .
He added that he was so concerned about Weinstein 's behaviour that he made a note in his end-of-shift report that security might want to check on his room .

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The final accuser at Harvey Weinstein's rape trial began giving evidence on Wednesday, where she is expected to detail how he groped her in a hotel bathroom as prosecutors push to show the once-powerful movie mogul had a habit of preying on women.
Model and actress Lauren Marie Young alleges Weinstein stripped naked, masturbated in front of her and groped her breast, in the bathroom of his Beverly Hills hotel room, just days before the Oscars in February 2013.
"I was excited. I got ready. I put on my best dress," Young, 30, testified on Wednesday, about first connecting with Weinstein at the hotel.
"I was excited to network and pitch my ideas."
At some point Weinstein said, "let's finish this conversation upstairs", explaining that he had to present an award to Quentin Tarantino, she added, before her evidence was interrupted by a lunch break.
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Prosecutors have said a female friend of Weinstein's who was in the hotel there, shut the door and trapped Young in the bathroom with him.
"Lauren, scared and disgusted, escaped the bathroom, shocked at (Weinstein's friend) who remained outside the bathroom door, gave a dirty look and fled, running home and hysterically recounting what happened to her two friends," prosecutor Meghan Hast said in an opening statement.
Young is the third of three women who prosecutors are calling to bolster their effort to portray him as a serial offender, even though their accusations are not part of the underlying criminal charges at issue in the New York City trial.
Prosecutors called them as witnesses under a state law that allows testimony about so-called "prior bad acts", enabling them to explore things like motive, opportunity, intent and a common scheme or plan.
(Image: Getty Images)
Weinstein's New York trial involves just two allegations: that he raped a woman in March 2013, and forced oral sex on a TV and film production assistant in 2006.
Weinstein, 67, has insisted any sexual encounters were consensual.
The Los Angeles County district attorney included Young's allegations in charges they filed against Weinstein on January 6, just as his New York trial was getting under way.
The charges allege Weinstein assaulted Young and raped a different woman on back-to-back nights in February 2013.
Young is following three days of often-intense testimony from the key accuser.
She testified that she attended parties with Weinstein and also had sexual encounters during Oscar week in 2013, before he allegedly raped her in New York about a month later.
Earlier Wednesday, jurors heard from a former front desk manager who checked Weinstein into a midtown Manhattan hotel where one of the key accusers said he raped her in March 2013.
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The testimony was meant to corroborate her claim that the defendant bullied his way into the hotel over her objections.
"Usually couples checking in are in a happy mood," Rothschild Capulong told the jury.
He added that he was so concerned about Weinstein's behaviour that he made a note in his end-of-shift report that security might want to check on his room.


birminghammail--2020-02-05--Harvey Weinstein 'trapped' accuser during hotel assault, trial hears

The final accuser at Harvey Weinstein 's rape trial testified Wednesday that he stripped off his clothes , pulled down her dress and groped her breast in a hotel bathroom in 2013 , all the while telling her his lewd acts were part of the way things worked in Hollywood .
`` This is what all actresses do to make it , '' model and actress Lauren Marie Young quoted Weinstein as saying , after she was called to the witness stand in a final push by prosecutors to show there was a pattern to how he preyed on women @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her telling him , `` 'No , no , no ' the whole time , '' Young added .
Young , 30 , is expected to be the last of six women to testify at the trial about alleged sexual assaults by Weinstein .
The criminal charges are based on two allegations : that he raped a woman in March 2013 and forced oral sex on a TV and film production assistant in 2006 .
Additional women , including Young , have been allowed to testify as prosecutors attempt to show there was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including inviting women to his hotel room to discuss business , then disrobing and demanding sexual favours .
Weinstein , 67 , has insisted any sexual encounters were consensual .
Young began her testimony by describing how she put on her favourite dress before heading off to a meeting with Weinstein where she expected to `` network and pitch my ideas '' .
After he invited her up to his Beverly Hills hotel room , Weinstein lured her into the bathroom while a female friend of Weinstein 's who was there closed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The witness testified that after Weinstein was nude , he kept her from escaping by pushing her against the sink and blocking her way to the door .
`` I felt so trapped and I was in shock , '' she said , adding that she started weeping and pleading with Weinstein not to hurt her before he finally stepped out of the bathroom .
She pulled up her dress and walked out to find Weinstein 's friend `` still standing right there '' , she said .
`` I shot her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quick as I could . ''
Young 's allegations involving the hotel encounter in California are partly the basis of criminal charges filed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney on January 6 , just as Weinstein 's New York trial was getting under way .
Weinstein is also charged with raping a different woman in that case .
Earlier Wednesday , jurors heard from a former front desk manager who checked Weinstein into a midtown Manhattan hotel where he is alleged to have raped a different women in March 2013 .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's claim that Weinstein bullied his way into the hotel over her objections .
`` Usually couples checking in are in a happy mood , '' Rothschild Capulong told the jury , adding he was so concerned about Weinstein 's behaviour that he made a note in his end-of-shift report that security might want to check on his room .

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The final accuser at Harvey Weinstein's rape trial testified Wednesday that he stripped off his clothes, pulled down her dress and groped her breast in a hotel bathroom in 2013, all the while telling her his lewd acts were part of the way things worked in Hollywood.
"This is what all actresses do to make it," model and actress Lauren Marie Young quoted Weinstein as saying, after she was called to the witness stand in a final push by prosecutors to show there was a pattern to how he preyed on women.
Weinstein persisted by masturbating, despite her telling him, "'No, no, no' the whole time," Young added.
Young, 30, is expected to be the last of six women to testify at the trial about alleged sexual assaults by Weinstein.
The criminal charges are based on two allegations: that he raped a woman in March 2013 and forced oral sex on a TV and film production assistant in 2006.
Additional women, including Young, have been allowed to testify as prosecutors attempt to show there was a practised method to Weinstein's attacks, including inviting women to his hotel room to discuss business, then disrobing and demanding sexual favours.
Weinstein, 67, has insisted any sexual encounters were consensual.
Young began her testimony by describing how she put on her favourite dress before heading off to a meeting with Weinstein where she expected to "network and pitch my ideas".
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After he invited her up to his Beverly Hills hotel room, Weinstein lured her into the bathroom while a female friend of Weinstein's who was there closed the door behind them, she said.
The witness testified that after Weinstein was nude, he kept her from escaping by pushing her against the sink and blocking her way to the door.
"I felt so trapped and I was in shock," she said, adding that she started weeping and pleading with Weinstein not to hurt her before he finally stepped out of the bathroom.
She pulled up her dress and walked out to find Weinstein's friend "still standing right there", she said. "I shot her an evil look and I left as quick as I could."
Young's allegations involving the hotel encounter in California are partly the basis of criminal charges filed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney on January 6, just as Weinstein's New York trial was getting under way.
Weinstein is also charged with raping a different woman in that case.
Earlier Wednesday, jurors heard from a former front desk manager who checked Weinstein into a midtown Manhattan hotel where he is alleged to have raped a different women in March 2013.
The testimony was meant to corroborate the woman's claim that Weinstein bullied his way into the hotel over her objections.
"Usually couples checking in are in a happy mood," Rothschild Capulong told the jury, adding he was so concerned about Weinstein's behaviour that he made a note in his end-of-shift report that security might want to check on his room.


birminghammail--2020-02-05--Lotto results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday February 5

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

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Tonight's National Lottery Lotto winning numbers have been revealed.
Operator Camelot made the draw tonight, Wednesday February 5.
Every week, there are two separate Lotto draws run by operator Camelot.
These take place each Wednesday evening, with another taking place on Saturday night, too.
Tonight, the jackpot for tonight is a whopping one - and we reckon it'll be enough for you to afford that dream home or car.
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You may even have enough to jack in that boring 9 to 5 you're currently persevering through each and every weekday.
So, which numbers do you need to match, then? Let's see, shall we?
The main UK Lotto draw will take place at 8pm. There will also be the Thunderball draw at 8.15pm where could win £500,000.
Lottery Tickets cost £2 per line, and include a raffle Millionaire Maker entry code. Thunderball Tickets cost £1.
To play, you simply select five numbers between 1 and 50, plus two Lucky Star numbers from 1-12.
If you really can’t choose and you’re finding the pressure too much, you can always select a Lucky Dip and let the machine choose a random selection for you.
Winning Lotto numbers
Tonight's National Lottery Lotto winning numbers are: 20, 31, 39, 42, 43, 48.
The Bonus Ball is 01.
Tonight's estimated jackpot is £2m.
Tonight's National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers are: 06, 18, 25, 29, 38.
The Thunderball is 10.


birminghammail--2020-02-05--Review: Gaslight at the Crescent Theatre - an unyielding look at psychological abuse never more rele

Review: Gaslight at the Crescent Theatre - an unyielding look at psychological abuse never more relevant

The psychologically manipulating phenomenon that is gaslighting has come a long way from the 1938 play by Patrick Hamilton - but , with everything from Love Island to Coronation Street exploring the concept , the arrival of the production at Birmingham 's brilliant Crescent Theatre comes at an apt time .
With coercive control being explored on the cobbles in the form of the country 's longest-running soap , and fiction still lying with a post-Girl on the Train hangover as the world awaits its next dazzling Paula Hawkins , the exploration of the menacing form of abuse has never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ originated in a play dating back to the first year of the Second World War , with two successful film adaptations swiftly following by the time the D-Day landings had occurred , director Stewart Snape 's apposite production is a bolt to the senses , as visceral and raw as a lively shot of whisky : an uncompromising study of the human mind , and its penchant for domination .
Often known as Five Chelsea Lane and Angel Street , the play spawned the titular term for psychological abuse , in which false @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the intent of making them doubt their own memory and perception .
The play - set in a bleak , suffocating London town in the late-1800s , centres on the plodding , deliberately methodical Jack Manningham , a man as snide as he is commanding , as he embarks on a menacing campaign to turn wife Bella insane .
The twisted husband has almost succeeded when help arrives in the form of a former detective , Rough , who believes Manningham to be a thief and murderer .
The undesirable role of Manningham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who portrays the menacing husband with suitably slithering slime , all snide remarks , intimidating stance and eyes so dangerous they 're as intimidating as an alleyway psychopath .
Benson is fantastic in the main role , with the Crescent audience shifting uncomfortably in their seats each and every time he emerges on stage , stifling an atmosphere with a grip so tight you can only unbutton your collar and pray for a happy denouement .
His chemistry with Bella , played by Ilana Charnelle Gelbart with charm and tragedy , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relationship at the centre of a magnifying first half of the play , with Gelbart an ever-presence on stage as we witness her turbulence through self-doubt , hesitancy and submissiveness .
But it is when we meet Rough - played without a false note by the impeccable Colin Simmonds - that Gaslight burns brightest .
As soon as our Inspector takes to the stage , the play shifts into a higher gear , with his poised charm , self-deprecating wit and intelligence as measured as it is assured .
Rough 's arrival is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ masculinity , and he skilfully brings intrigue and raises the stakes as Gaslight roars towards its rollicking conclusion .
The staging from Colin Judges is minimal yet intricate , with a lighting set-up from Lynn Hems augmenting a tension so palpable it has every palm in the house sweaty .
By the time we reach a pulsating climax , the audience is wowed by an agonising monologue from Bella saturated in cataclysmic sorrow , leaving you reminded she is the true victim of the piece - and reaffirming the belief that , despite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gaslight 's depiction of abusive relationships remains unyielding , alarming - and never more relevant .

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The psychologically manipulating phenomenon that is gaslighting has come a long way from the 1938 play by Patrick Hamilton - but, with everything from Love Island to Coronation Street exploring the concept, the arrival of the production at Birmingham's brilliant Crescent Theatre comes at an apt time.
With coercive control being explored on the cobbles in the form of the country's longest-running soap, and fiction still lying with a post-Girl on the Train hangover as the world awaits its next dazzling Paula Hawkins, the exploration of the menacing form of abuse has never seemed so relevant.
While the term originated in a play dating back to the first year of the Second World War, with two successful film adaptations swiftly following by the time the D-Day landings had occurred, director Stewart Snape's apposite production is a bolt to the senses, as visceral and raw as a lively shot of whisky: an uncompromising study of the human mind, and its penchant for domination.
Often known as Five Chelsea Lane and Angel Street, the play spawned the titular term for psychological abuse, in which false information is presented to the victim with the intent of making them doubt their own memory and perception.
The play - set in a bleak, suffocating London town in the late-1800s, centres on the plodding, deliberately methodical Jack Manningham, a man as snide as he is commanding, as he embarks on a menacing campaign to turn wife Bella insane.
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The twisted husband has almost succeeded when help arrives in the form of a former detective, Rough, who believes Manningham to be a thief and murderer.
The undesirable role of Manningham falls into the lap of Jake Benson, who portrays the menacing husband with suitably slithering slime, all snide remarks, intimidating stance and eyes so dangerous they're as intimidating as an alleyway psychopath.
Benson is fantastic in the main role, with the Crescent audience shifting uncomfortably in their seats each and every time he emerges on stage, stifling an atmosphere with a grip so tight you can only unbutton your collar and pray for a happy denouement.
His chemistry with Bella, played by Ilana Charnelle Gelbart with charm and tragedy, is seamless, with the pair's taut relationship at the centre of a magnifying first half of the play, with Gelbart an ever-presence on stage as we witness her turbulence through self-doubt, hesitancy and submissiveness.
But it is when we meet Rough - played without a false note by the impeccable Colin Simmonds - that Gaslight burns brightest. As soon as our Inspector takes to the stage, the play shifts into a higher gear, with his poised charm, self-deprecating wit and intelligence as measured as it is assured.
Rough's arrival is the perfect antidote to Manningham's toxic masculinity, and he skilfully brings intrigue and raises the stakes as Gaslight roars towards its rollicking conclusion.
The staging from Colin Judges is minimal yet intricate, with a lighting set-up from Lynn Hems augmenting a tension so palpable it has every palm in the house sweaty.
By the time we reach a pulsating climax, the audience is wowed by an agonising monologue from Bella saturated in cataclysmic sorrow, leaving you reminded she is the true victim of the piece - and reaffirming the belief that, despite us being nearly 100 years on, Gaslight's depiction of abusive relationships remains unyielding, alarming - and never more relevant.


birminghammail--2020-02-05--Manchester United transfer interest in Aston Villa target revealed - reports

Manchester United made a late move for reported Aston Villa target Glenn Murray in the January transfer window .
The Brighton and Hove Albion striker was linked with Villa last month as Dean Smith ’ s side scoured the market for attacking reinforcements .
Newcastle United and Celtic were also linked with Murray , who subsequently signed a new contract with the Seagulls once the window closed .
Villa added to their options in attack with the arrivals of Ally Samatta on a long-term deal from Belgian side Genk and Borja Baston on a free transfer from Swansea City on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , stayed put but it has now emerged United were interested in a shock deal to take him to Old Trafford .
According to the Daily Mail , United explored a potential move for the 36-year-old as part of their own search for a new forward before turning their attention to Odion Ighalo who joined on loan from Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua .
Brighton boss Graham Potter said after Murray signed his new deal : `` I 'm delighted Glenn 's agreed this new contract , and it 's one he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of what he can bring to the team and squad .
`` Everyone knows what Glenn brings to the club , and he 's an important member of the squad - on and off the pitch - and he showed that in abundance on Saturday at West Ham .
`` I 've always said he 's got a big part to play here .
He 's happy and settled , he loves this club , and he 's been the ultimate professional on and off the pitch .
He 's keeps himself in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''

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Manchester United made a late move for reported Aston Villa target Glenn Murray in the January transfer window.
The Brighton and Hove Albion striker was linked with Villa last month as Dean Smith’s side scoured the market for attacking reinforcements.
Newcastle United and Celtic were also linked with Murray, who subsequently signed a new contract with the Seagulls once the window closed.
Villa added to their options in attack with the arrivals of Ally Samatta on a long-term deal from Belgian side Genk and Borja Baston on a free transfer from Swansea City on deadline day.
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Murray, of course, stayed put but it has now emerged United were interested in a shock deal to take him to Old Trafford.
According to the Daily Mail, United explored a potential move for the 36-year-old as part of their own search for a new forward before turning their attention to Odion Ighalo who joined on loan from Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua.
Brighton boss Graham Potter said after Murray signed his new deal: "I'm delighted Glenn's agreed this new contract, and it's one he deserves. He's got it because of what he can bring to the team and squad.
"Everyone knows what Glenn brings to the club, and he's an important member of the squad - on and off the pitch - and he showed that in abundance on Saturday at West Ham.
"I've always said he's got a big part to play here. He's happy and settled, he loves this club, and he's been the ultimate professional on and off the pitch. He's keeps himself in fantastic shape and that takes great dedication."


birminghammail--2020-02-05--Terry Jones' funeral sees stars pay tribute to 'bold, brilliant and beautiful man'

John Cleese , Sir Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam have said farewell to their fellow Python Terry Jones at the comedy giant 's funeral .
The actor and comedian , who also directed some of the comedy troupe 's most-loved works , died last month , at the age of 77 .
A private , humanist ceremony was held at Golders Green Crematorium West Chapel , in London , to pay tribute to a `` bold , brilliant and beautiful man '' , followed by a small wake in a Highgate pub .
The comedy star 's coffin entered the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Idiot , by the late Monty Python songwriter Neil Innes .
Friends and family were told that `` Terry '' , whose much-quoted comedy lines included `` He 's not the Messiah , he 's a very naughty boy !
`` , had `` no airs and graces '' .
`` The only prerequisite Terry had , was that you had to not be boring , '' the service was told .
His `` final breaths '' , which came after suffering from a form of dementia which affects the ability to communicate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tributes were given by his wife Anna Soderstrom , older children Bill and Sally and the Monty Python star 's ex-wife Alison Telfer .
Sir Michael , whose relationship with the late star and Life Of Brian director was described by Jones 's family as `` more like a marriage '' , also paid tribute .
And an extract of The Diary Of Samuel Pepys was read by another of Jones 's friends , actor Richard Ridings .
Ms Soderstrom told how Jones approached his dementia `` with his usual good humour '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the layers of social convention disappeared too .
But what was left was the real Terry , '' she said .
`` And it was just as nice , just as naughty - maybe naughtier - and just as good-natured and generous as the Terry we have always known . ''
The private funeral was also attended by Carol Cleveland , who also worked on Monty Python , as well as comedy TV producer John Lloyd and screen stars Sanjeev Bhaskar and Jon Culshaw .

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John Cleese, Sir Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam have said farewell to their fellow Python Terry Jones at the comedy giant's funeral.
The actor and comedian, who also directed some of the comedy troupe's most-loved works, died last month, at the age of 77.
A private, humanist ceremony was held at Golders Green Crematorium West Chapel, in London, to pay tribute to a "bold, brilliant and beautiful man", followed by a small wake in a Highgate pub.
The comedy star's coffin entered the service to How Sweet To Be An Idiot, by the late Monty Python songwriter Neil Innes.
Friends and family were told that "Terry", whose much-quoted comedy lines included "He's not the Messiah, he's a very naughty boy!", had "no airs and graces".
"The only prerequisite Terry had, was that you had to not be boring," the service was told.
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His "final breaths", which came after suffering from a form of dementia which affects the ability to communicate, "were gentle and untroubled"
Tributes were given by his wife Anna Soderstrom, older children Bill and Sally and the Monty Python star's ex-wife Alison Telfer.
Sir Michael, whose relationship with the late star and Life Of Brian director was described by Jones's family as "more like a marriage", also paid tribute.
And an extract of The Diary Of Samuel Pepys was read by another of Jones's friends, actor Richard Ridings.
Ms Soderstrom told how Jones approached his dementia "with his usual good humour".
"As his speech faded, the layers of social convention disappeared too. But what was left was the real Terry," she said.
"And it was just as nice, just as naughty - maybe naughtier - and just as good-natured and generous as the Terry we have always known."
The private funeral was also attended by Carol Cleveland, who also worked on Monty Python, as well as comedy TV producer John Lloyd and screen stars Sanjeev Bhaskar and Jon Culshaw.


birminghammail--2020-02-05--Divorce laws shake-up 'aims to end blame game' - but church leaders slam plans

A shake-up of Britain 's 50-year-old divorce laws aims to take the `` legal sting '' out of the already painful process of a marriage break-up .
The Government has said it was time to end `` the blame game '' faced by couples , with reform of the existing fault-based system .
However , church leaders have criticised the move , arguing that it undermined marriage and would increase the already high divorce rate .
Senior Anglican bishops raised their concerns as the House of Lords debated the Divorce , Dissolution and Separation Bill .
Currently in England and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was adultery , unreasonable behaviour or desertion , the only way to obtain a divorce without their spouse 's agreement is to live apart for five years .
The proposed legislation will keep `` irretrievable breakdown '' of a marriage as the sole grounds for divorce .
But , rather than having to provide evidence relating to behaviour or separation , divorcing spouses will only be required to make a statement that the marriage has broken down .
It will also be possible for couples to make joint divorce applications , alongside the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the process .
The Government 's decision to introduce a `` no-fault '' divorce aims to help to cut some of the conflict from what can be a highly stressful experience .
The ability of a husband or wife to contest a divorce - used in fewer than 2 % of cases - will be scrapped under the overhaul .
The Bill will introduce a six-month minimum period that must elapse between the lodging of a petition to the divorce being made final .
Parallel changes will be made to the law governing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Opening the second reading debate , Tory frontbencher Lord Keen of Elie said : `` Marriages fail for many reasons and the responsibility may be shared .
The simplistic allocation of blame can not reflect reality and does not protect marriages .
`` The Bill has a clear purpose in seeking to reduce the conflict that can arise from the current requirements for obtaining a divorce .
`` It will not make divorce painless or an easy choice .
It will not take away the difficult decisions couples have to make about their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pluck out the legal sting whose effects can be felt long into the future . ''
Lord Keen added : `` Removing unnecessary conflict from the legal process of divorce will , we believe , create a more amicable environment in which a couple can agree their future arrangements .
`` The Bill creates the conditions for a better prospect of moving forward more amicably and constructively .
`` It is time to end what has been termed the blame game .
It is time to minimise the harm to children that can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give it a chance to worsen where conflict already exists .
`` The reforms will deliver a revised process of divorce that protects all our interests in marriage , reduces the potential for conflict and its impact on children and is fit for the 21st century . ''
But the Bishop of Carlisle , the Rt Rev James Newcome , warned the `` deceptively simple piece of legislation actually creates more difficulties than it resolves '' .
He said : `` While under certain circumstances divorce may well be the least worst option @ @ @ @ @ @ @ individual choice over and at the expense of the sort of commitment , self-giving and sacrifice which lies at the heart of the marriage covenant .
`` Reducing divorce to a statement made by one party that the marriage has broken down , in my view undermines the seriousness with which marriage and divorce are regarded .
`` Studies suggest that making divorce quicker and easier will significantly increase the already high divorce rate with all the implications that has , both for human misery and financial cost . ''
The bishop added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ misery most acutely will be precisely those who are most vulnerable , in particular children but also those partners who wish to contest the divorce , but who would now no longer be able to do so .
`` To suggest that divorce can go ahead when only one party wants it does seem perverse .
`` As for the children , this will further threaten the stability marriage is meant to provide and contribute still further to the growing incidence of mental health issues among our young people . ''
He went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be introducing unilateral , no-reason divorce .
We need to reduce the divorce rate in this country , not increase it . ''
However , Tory former Lord Chancellor Lord Mackay of Clashfern said : `` The idea that marriage can continue when one party has lost interest in it is really a complete fallacy .
`` The idea that anything can come out of a defended divorce seems to me to be extraordinary . ''
The Bishop of Portsmouth , the Rt Rev Christopher Foster , said : `` In seeking to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the opportunity for reflection and the chance of reconciliation . ''
For Labour , Shadow Attorney General Baroness Chakrabarti said : `` No fault divorce is quite literally a no-brainer .
`` Because divorce - unhappy , miserable , traumatic though it is - is neither a crime nor a civil wrong .
`` It is a trauma , it is a very unhappy thing , and we should not be prolonging the agony . ''
She added : `` Locking people into a legal relationship when they do n't want to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , legislative policy . ''
The Bill was given its second reading by peers and now goes for line-by-line scrutiny in committee .

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A shake-up of Britain's 50-year-old divorce laws aims to take the "legal sting" out of the already painful process of a marriage break-up.
The Government has said it was time to end "the blame game" faced by couples, with reform of the existing fault-based system.
However, church leaders have criticised the move, arguing that it undermined marriage and would increase the already high divorce rate.
Senior Anglican bishops raised their concerns as the House of Lords debated the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill.
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Currently in England and Wales, unless someone can prove there was adultery, unreasonable behaviour or desertion, the only way to obtain a divorce without their spouse's agreement is to live apart for five years.
The proposed legislation will keep "irretrievable breakdown" of a marriage as the sole grounds for divorce.
But, rather than having to provide evidence relating to behaviour or separation, divorcing spouses will only be required to make a statement that the marriage has broken down.
It will also be possible for couples to make joint divorce applications, alongside the current option for one party to initiate the process.
The Government's decision to introduce a "no-fault" divorce aims to help to cut some of the conflict from what can be a highly stressful experience.
The ability of a husband or wife to contest a divorce - used in fewer than 2% of cases - will be scrapped under the overhaul.
The Bill will introduce a six-month minimum period that must elapse between the lodging of a petition to the divorce being made final.
Parallel changes will be made to the law governing the dissolution of a civil partnership.
Opening the second reading debate, Tory frontbencher Lord Keen of Elie said: "Marriages fail for many reasons and the responsibility may be shared. The simplistic allocation of blame cannot reflect reality and does not protect marriages.
"The Bill has a clear purpose in seeking to reduce the conflict that can arise from the current requirements for obtaining a divorce.
"It will not make divorce painless or an easy choice. It will not take away the difficult decisions couples have to make about their future lives.
"But it will pluck out the legal sting whose effects can be felt long into the future."
Lord Keen added: "Removing unnecessary conflict from the legal process of divorce will, we believe, create a more amicable environment in which a couple can agree their future arrangements.
"The Bill creates the conditions for a better prospect of moving forward more amicably and constructively.
"It is time to end what has been termed the blame game. It is time to minimise the harm to children that can arise from the legal process and not give it a chance to worsen where conflict already exists.
"The reforms will deliver a revised process of divorce that protects all our interests in marriage, reduces the potential for conflict and its impact on children and is fit for the 21st century."
But the Bishop of Carlisle, the Rt Rev James Newcome, warned the "deceptively simple piece of legislation actually creates more difficulties than it resolves".
He said: "While under certain circumstances divorce may well be the least worst option for some couples, this Bill promotes individual choice over and at the expense of the sort of commitment, self-giving and sacrifice which lies at the heart of the marriage covenant.
"Reducing divorce to a statement made by one party that the marriage has broken down, in my view undermines the seriousness with which marriage and divorce are regarded.
"Studies suggest that making divorce quicker and easier will significantly increase the already high divorce rate with all the implications that has, both for human misery and financial cost."
The bishop added: "The people experiencing that human misery most acutely will be precisely those who are most vulnerable, in particular children but also those partners who wish to contest the divorce, but who would now no longer be able to do so.
"To suggest that divorce can go ahead when only one party wants it does seem perverse.
"As for the children, this will further threaten the stability marriage is meant to provide and contribute still further to the growing incidence of mental health issues among our young people."
He went on: "We will in effect be introducing unilateral, no-reason divorce. We need to reduce the divorce rate in this country, not increase it."
However, Tory former Lord Chancellor Lord Mackay of Clashfern said: "The idea that marriage can continue when one party has lost interest in it is really a complete fallacy.
"The idea that anything can come out of a defended divorce seems to me to be extraordinary."
The Bishop of Portsmouth, the Rt Rev Christopher Foster, said: "In seeking to minimise pain, the Bill risks removing the opportunity for reflection and the chance of reconciliation."
For Labour, Shadow Attorney General Baroness Chakrabarti said: "No fault divorce is quite literally a no-brainer.
"Because divorce - unhappy, miserable, traumatic though it is - is neither a crime nor a civil wrong.
"It is a trauma, it is a very unhappy thing, and we should not be prolonging the agony."
She added: "Locking people into a legal relationship when they don't want to be there is not a practical, sensible, legislative policy."
The Bill was given its second reading by peers and now goes for line-by-line scrutiny in committee.


birminghammail--2020-02-05--'Perfect' - Aston Villa star tipped to complete stunning Chelsea transfer

Chelsea and Frank Lampard would be ‘ perfect ’ for Jack Grealish should the midfielder leave Aston Villa in the summer .
That ’ s the view of former Villa striker Darren Bent , who says the 24-year-old would be wise to choose a move to Stamford Bridge over other potential options in the Premier League .
Grealish has attracted interest from the likes of Manchester United having enjoyed a superb campaign under Dean Smith .
He is reported to be one of the top transfer targets for the summer window at Old Trafford but Bent says Chelsea would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Chelsea , I know you 've got Mason Mount there , but as I said , personally , Grealish is better than Mason Mount , ” Bent told talkSPORT .
`` But look who they 've got in charge - a young , English manager ( Frank Lampard ) and Jody Morris .
Both of them played the same position as him .
`` So if you 're going to get any kind of lessons and be taught the right way , like Mason Mount 's getting at the minute , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for him and I think he 'd fit in so well there .
`` With the culture they 've got going on down there as well and the way they 're rebuilding their team , I think he 'd fit in superbly . ''
Grealish has seven Premier League goals and five assists to his name so far this term even though Villa are locked in a relegation battle - no English midfielder can boast a better record .
Villa are determined to hold onto the boyhood fan , who signed a new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would take a huge fee to prise him away .
Bent was also asked if a move to Manchester City would suit but said : `` He does n't want him to fall into same category as ( Phil ) Foden . ''

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Chelsea and Frank Lampard would be ‘perfect’ for Jack Grealish should the midfielder leave Aston Villa in the summer.
That’s the view of former Villa striker Darren Bent, who says the 24-year-old would be wise to choose a move to Stamford Bridge over other potential options in the Premier League.
Grealish has attracted interest from the likes of Manchester United having enjoyed a superb campaign under Dean Smith.
He is reported to be one of the top transfer targets for the summer window at Old Trafford but Bent says Chelsea would be a better switch.
"I think at Chelsea, I know you've got Mason Mount there, but as I said, personally, Grealish is better than Mason Mount,” Bent told talkSPORT.
"But look who they've got in charge - a young, English manager (Frank Lampard) and Jody Morris. Both of them played the same position as him.
"So if you're going to get any kind of lessons and be taught the right way, like Mason Mount's getting at the minute, you have to say Frank would be perfect for him and I think he'd fit in so well there.
"With the culture they've got going on down there as well and the way they're rebuilding their team, I think he'd fit in superbly."
Grealish has seven Premier League goals and five assists to his name so far this term even though Villa are locked in a relegation battle - no English midfielder can boast a better record.
Villa are determined to hold onto the boyhood fan, who signed a new five-year contract in 2018, and it would take a huge fee to prise him away.
Bent was also asked if a move to Manchester City would suit but said: "He doesn't want him to fall into same category as (Phil) Foden."


birminghammail--2020-02-05--Police appeal to trace 'man who intervened after girl, 15, allegedly approached for sex' on bus

Police are appealing to trace a man who reportedly `` intervened after another bus passenger is alleged to have approached a 15-year-old girl for sex '' .
The alleged incident was reported to have taken place on the X5 , between Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham city centre , between 7.15pm and 7.50pm on January 30 .
West Midlands Police said they wanted to speak to a `` key witness '' and are urging him to get in touch .
The police appeal was issued on the Birmingham Police Facebook page .
The statement said : `` We 're trying to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bus passenger is alleged to have approached a 15-year-old girl for sex .
`` It was reported as happening on the X5 between Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham city centre between 7.15-7.50pm on 30 January .
`` However , officers are keen to trace the key witness who is described as white , aged around 20 , with dark hair .
He got off the bus at Moor Street .
`` Please get in touch via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk , or by calling 101 , and quote crime reference number 20BW/28488E/20 . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been charged with inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity with a child and remanded in custody to appear at Birmingham Crown Court next month .

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Police are appealing to trace a man who reportedly "intervened after another bus passenger is alleged to have approached a 15-year-old girl for sex".
The alleged incident was reported to have taken place on the X5, between Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham city centre, between 7.15pm and 7.50pm on January 30.
West Midlands Police said they wanted to speak to a "key witness" and are urging him to get in touch.
The police appeal was issued on the Birmingham Police Facebook page.
The statement said: "We're trying to trace a man who intervened after another bus passenger is alleged to have approached a 15-year-old girl for sex.
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"It was reported as happening on the X5 between Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham city centre between 7.15-7.50pm on 30 January.
"However, officers are keen to trace the key witness who is described as white, aged around 20, with dark hair. He got off the bus at Moor Street.
"Please get in touch via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk, or by calling 101, and quote crime reference number 20BW/28488E/20."
*A 47-year-old man, from Birmingham, has been charged with inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity with a child and remanded in custody to appear at Birmingham Crown Court next month.