birminghammail--2020-01-24--Two jailed as machete swung 'like Star Wars lightsaber' in early-morning bloodbath

Two Birmingham men have been jailed after four people were stabbed when a machete was swung `` like a Star Wars lightsaber '' .
Shekquarn Fitzgerald and Benjamin Wilson were jailed for a total of 12 years after the blade was wielded in an early-morning fight .
One of the victims was slashed across his left ear and shoulder and his friend suffered a chest wound .
Two other men - said by police to have `` fled for their lives '' - were found injured nearby .
One also suffered a chest wound and was slashed to the bone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left with tendon damage from a wrist injury .
The bust-up , which was captured on CCTV , showed a fight involving Wilson before Fitzgerald picked up a machete from a stolen Audi and injured the men .
Witnesses described one of the attackers `` running around , swinging it [ the machete ] like a lightsaber in Star Wars ” and “ like something from a film '' .
The pair then fled in the Audi , sparking a police chase at 3.40am , before it crashed .
The knife was later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the suspects on the handle and three of the victims on the blade .
The violence flared in Selby , North Yorkshire , at around 2.30am on August 5 , 2018 .
The Audi , which was bearing false plates , was stolen in Birmingham the previous month .
Fitzgerald , 19 , admitted four counts of wounding with intent and Wilson , 24 , pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and handling stolen goods .
Both also admitted having a machete in public .
The teenager was jailed for ten years plus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Court on Thursday , January 23 .
Wilson was sent to prison for two years , banned from driving for four and ordered to take an extended driving test .
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said : “ Violent incidents of this nature are extremely rare in North Yorkshire , and the investigation and subsequent court case show that they will simply not be tolerated .
“ The investigation received excellent support from local business owners who provided crucial CCTV evidence , the vigilant member of the public who came forward when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bin and the witnesses who helped identify those responsible .
“ We would also like to thank the brave victims in this case .
The incident has , understandably , had a significant impact on them , and we wish them well in their ongoing recovery .
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Two Birmingham men have been jailed after four people were stabbed when a machete was swung "like a Star Wars lightsaber".
Shekquarn Fitzgerald and Benjamin Wilson were jailed for a total of 12 years after the blade was wielded in an early-morning fight.
One of the victims was slashed across his left ear and shoulder and his friend suffered a chest wound.
Two other men - said by police to have "fled for their lives" - were found injured nearby. One also suffered a chest wound and was slashed to the bone on his arm and the other was left with tendon damage from a wrist injury.
The bust-up, which was captured on CCTV, showed a fight involving Wilson before Fitzgerald picked up a machete from a stolen Audi and injured the men.
Witnesses described one of the attackers "running around, swinging it [the machete] like a lightsaber in Star Wars” and “like something from a film".
The pair then fled in the Audi, sparking a police chase at 3.40am, before it crashed.
The knife was later found in a bin, with DNA of the suspects on the handle and three of the victims on the blade.
The violence flared in Selby, North Yorkshire, at around 2.30am on August 5, 2018. The Audi, which was bearing false plates, was stolen in Birmingham the previous month.
Fitzgerald, 19, admitted four counts of wounding with intent and Wilson, 24, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and handling stolen goods. Both also admitted having a machete in public.
The teenager was jailed for ten years plus a three-year extended parole at York Crown Court on Thursday, January 23. Wilson was sent to prison for two years, banned from driving for four and ordered to take an extended driving test.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: “Violent incidents of this nature are extremely rare in North Yorkshire, and the investigation and subsequent court case show that they will simply not be tolerated.
“The investigation received excellent support from local business owners who provided crucial CCTV evidence, the vigilant member of the public who came forward when they found the discarded machete in their bin and the witnesses who helped identify those responsible.
“We would also like to thank the brave victims in this case. The incident has, understandably, had a significant impact on them, and we wish them well in their ongoing recovery.”


birminghammail--2020-01-24--This is what angry Manchester United fans are planning to do vs Wolves

Angry Manchester United fans are planning a mass walk-out when Wolverhampton Wanderers visit Old Trafford .
Supporters have become disillusioned with the club ’ s owners , the Glazers , and will walk out in protest against them and controversial executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward .
The disappointment among the fanbase came to a head when United were beaten 2-0 at home to Burnley on Wednesday .
Thousands of supporters had left Old Trafford by the time the full-time whistle was blown and those still in the ground sang anti-Glazer and Woodward chants .
Now , a section of the support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wolves on February 1 to leave their seats and exit the stadium in the 58th minute .
United will be marking the 1958 Munich air disaster before the match , which is why that minute has been chosen for the protest .
The Glazers , who completed their takeover of the Red Devils in 2005 , are hated by fans who have had enough of their ownership .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer , who has come under fire as manager , is confident he 'll be given time to finish his 'plan ' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ you stick to that plan , '' Solskjaer told the Mirror .
`` For me , anyway .
I 'm not going to change six or eight or nine or 10 months after I got the job and start believing in a different way of doing things .
`` I 'm going to stick to what I 've been trusted to do by the club and hopefully that 'll be good enough , and they can see what we 're doing is right .
`` It 's one of these jobs - we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all my conversations with the club have been positive . ''

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Angry Manchester United fans are planning a mass walk-out when Wolverhampton Wanderers visit Old Trafford.
Supporters have become disillusioned with the club’s owners, the Glazers, and will walk out in protest against them and controversial executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward.
The disappointment among the fanbase came to a head when United were beaten 2-0 at home to Burnley on Wednesday.
Thousands of supporters had left Old Trafford by the time the full-time whistle was blown and those still in the ground sang anti-Glazer and Woodward chants.
Now, a section of the support are calling on those in attendance against Wolves on February 1 to leave their seats and exit the stadium in the 58th minute.
United will be marking the 1958 Munich air disaster before the match, which is why that minute has been chosen for the protest.
The Glazers, who completed their takeover of the Red Devils in 2005, are hated by fans who have had enough of their ownership.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who has come under fire as manager, is confident he'll be given time to finish his 'plan'.
"When you start on something, you stick to that plan," Solskjaer told the Mirror."For me, anyway. I'm not going to change six or eight or nine or 10 months after I got the job and start believing in a different way of doing things.
"I'm going to stick to what I've been trusted to do by the club and hopefully that'll be good enough, and they can see what we're doing is right.
"It's one of these jobs - we know how football is nowadays - but all my conversations with the club have been positive."


birminghammail--2020-01-24--Coroner to review deaths of breast cancer patients treated by jailed surgeon Ian Paterson

West Midlands Police has asked the Birmingham and Solihull Coroner to review a number of cases where breast cancer patients previously treated by the rogue surgeon Ian Paterson have later died .
Paterson , who worked at Spire hospitals in Little Aston and Solihull , and at the NHS Solihull Hospital , carried out hundred of unnecessary operations and procedures , leaving patients in fear and misery .
He was convicted of 17 counts of wounding with intent and jailed for 15 years in April 2017 .
An independent inquiry into how his criminal activities went undiscovered was held and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4 .
Senior Coroner Louise Hunt and the Area Coroner Emma Brown are jointly carrying out a preliminary investigation into the cases .
The preliminary investigation is to identify whether there is any evidence that gives reason to suspect that any of the former patients of Mr Paterson have died an unnatural death as a result of his potentially substandard treatment .
The news comes as Spire Hospital said it was recalling patients after it feared another surgeon , not connected with the Paterson case , may have carried out unnecessary operations .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ preliminary investigations will take some time due to the volume of patients and complexity of the cases .
They said as a starting point , they have selected 23 cases at random to investigate in more detail to try to understand whether the required legal threshold will be met .
With assistance from West Midlands Police , the coroners said they had tried to locate and notify the families of the women selected for the 23 test cases and enquiries were ongoing .
They said : `` We understand that this will cause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we would ask at this stage that families do not contact us . ''
A website informing families about what is happening has been set up here .
Higgs & Sons solicitors has been appointed to assist in preliminary investigations .
If you need any further information you should contact them at enquiries @ coronerspatersoninvestigation.org or on 01384 327113

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West Midlands Police has asked the Birmingham and Solihull Coroner to review a number of cases where breast cancer patients previously treated by the rogue surgeon Ian Paterson have later died.
Paterson, who worked at Spire hospitals in Little Aston and Solihull, and at the NHS Solihull Hospital, carried out hundred of unnecessary operations and procedures, leaving patients in fear and misery.
He was convicted of 17 counts of wounding with intent and jailed for 15 years in April 2017.
An independent inquiry into how his criminal activities went undiscovered was held and is due to be published on February 4.
Senior Coroner Louise Hunt and the Area Coroner Emma Brown are jointly carrying out a preliminary investigation into the cases.
The preliminary investigation is to identify whether there is any evidence that gives reason to suspect that any of the former patients of Mr Paterson have died an unnatural death as a result of his potentially substandard treatment.
The news comes as Spire Hospital said it was recalling patients after it feared another surgeon, not connected with the Paterson case, may have carried out unnecessary operations.
A spokesman for the coroner said the preliminary investigations will take some time due to the volume of patients and complexity of the cases.
They said as a starting point, they have selected 23 cases at random to investigate in more detail to try to understand whether the required legal threshold will be met.
With assistance from West Midlands Police, the coroners said they had tried to locate and notify the families of the women selected for the 23 test cases and enquiries were ongoing.
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They said: "We understand that this will cause anxiety for a lot of families and we would ask at this stage that families do not contact us."
A website informing families about what is happening has been set up here.
Higgs & Sons solicitors has been appointed to assist in preliminary investigations. If you need any further information you should contact them at enquiries@coronerspatersoninvestigation.org or on 01384 327113


birminghammail--2020-01-24--Aston Villa transfer news live: Benteke excitement, Pereiro update & Manchester United plan

Welcome to Friday 's LIVE Aston Villa coverage , brought to you by BirminghamLive .
After the win over Watford @ @ @ @ @ to that Carabao Cup semi final with Leicester City next week .
But before that @ @ @ @ @ days left in the January window , for Villa to continue to improve on their @ @ @ @ @ Villa 's fourth summer signing yesterday , the former West Bromwich Albion man joining from @ @ @ @ @ has already been impressing for the club 's Under-23s .
He follows Mbwana Samtta , @ @ @ @ @ and Smith tries to reshape his squad for the battle against the drop .
Krzysztof @ @ @ @ @ with Villa while there are updates on strikers Serhou Guirassy and Tino Kadewere .
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Explained: Borja Baston
The Spaniard, 27, will arrive on a short-term deal on a free transfer. Swansea are more than happy to let him go given his contract is set to expire this summer. Here, Swansea City reporter for Wales Online, Ian Mitchelmore, provides the following lowdown, with Villa just taking up the striker’s wages.
It’s worth noting that Baston has the same agent as Pepe Reina while the forward knows Villa’s sporting director Suso from his time in Spain.
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How has this deal suddenly come about, is Baston out-of-favour at Swans - why?
Borja started the season like a house on fire, scoring five goals in August. But his style has never suited Swansea, and once he struggled again, he lost his place to Sam Surridge, and more recently Rhian Brewster. His sky-high wages are also a huge problem for Swansea, so from a financial point of view, offloading him will be a huge help to the club.
What’s been Baston’s story at Swansea, a big-money signing in 2016... not happened?
He came into a Swansea side that had abandoned their famed style of play and managed just one goal in his debut season at the club, despite being the club-record signing. He had two season-long loans in Spain before returning to the club last summer, but it’s safe to say he’s - pound for pound - one of the worst signings in the club’s history.
What are his strengths/weaknesses?
He’s a pretty good finisher, as he showed in August. His clinical nature was vital as Swansea collected a significant number of points, despite not playing to their full potential. As for weaknesses, he’s not the quickest, so running in behind isn’t an option. He’s not the most mobile either, so he’s not someone you’ll see pressing from the front.
Just how surprised are Swansea given Premier League interest? Can he cut it?
It’s come as a huge surprise. The club have been willing to sell him for some time now in a bid to reduce the wage bill, but after such a woeful scoring record since joining the club, for a Premier League club to come knocking is quite simply astonishing. Can he cut it? He hasn’t at Swansea, but you don’t play for the likes of Atletico Madrid without having something about you.


birminghammail--2020-01-24--Euromillions results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Friday January 24

Tonight 's Euromillions numbers have been revealed - after the operator conducted the draw at around 8.30pm .
Every week , there 's two EuroMillions draws to enjoy - and we here at BirminghamLive bring you coverage of each .
These take place on Tuesday evenings , before another on Friday kick starts the weekend .
A EuroMillions ticket costs £2.50 and includes automatic entry into the UK Millionaire Maker draw , which creates new UK millionaires every week , guaranteed .
Every time you buy a EuroMillions ticket you ’ re automatically entered into the UK Millionaire Maker game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win a prize when you play EuroMillions and creates 2 guaranteed UK millionaires every week , with £1MMillion prizes .
The numbers for tonight 's jackpot draw have finally been confirmed .
Millionaire Maker Selection : One UK millionaires has been created - MLCT62314 The National Lottery draw launched in 2004 and nine countries across Europe take part .
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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ select a Lucky Dip and let the machine choose a random selection for you .

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Tonight's Euromillions numbers have been revealed - after the operator conducted the draw at around 8.30pm.
Every week, there's two EuroMillions draws to enjoy - and we here at BirminghamLive bring you coverage of each.
These take place on Tuesday evenings, before another on Friday kick starts the weekend.
A EuroMillions ticket costs £2.50 and includes automatic entry into the UK Millionaire Maker draw, which creates new UK millionaires every week, guaranteed.
Every time you buy a EuroMillions ticket you’re automatically entered into the UK Millionaire Maker game.
It’s another chance to win a prize when you play EuroMillions and creates 2 guaranteed UK millionaires every week, with £1MMillion prizes.
The numbers for tonight's jackpot draw have finally been confirmed.
Tonight's National Lottery EuroMillions winning numbers are: 03, 04, 06, 09, 24
Lucky Stars are: 05, 08
Tonight's estimated jackpot is £23 million
Millionaire Maker Selection: One UK millionaires has been created - MLCT62314
Tonight's National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers are: 09, 10, 20, 22, 29
The Thunderball is 05
The National Lottery draw launched in 2004 and nine countries across Europe take part.
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.


birminghammail--2020-01-24--‘Rock bottom’ - Manchester United fans are furious over Aston Villa transfer target

Manchester United have joined the race to sign Leicester City striker Islami Slimani , according to reports .
Aston Villa are thought to hold an interest in the Algeria international , who is currently on loan at Ligue 1 side Monaco .
Villa have already landed one forward this month – snapping up Mbwana Samatta from Genk – but want another one before next Friday ’ s deadline .
Slimani is enjoying a fruitful campaign at Monaco with seven goals and as many assists in 13 appearances .
There is no recall clause Leicester can exercise to bring Slimani back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was reported on Thursday that the French club turned down a request to send him back to the King Power Stadium in order to make a move elsewhere .
But that does n't seem to have put United off , who could be willing to part with £4m to sign the 31-year-old as cover for the remainder of the campaign .
Fans of the Old Trafford club , however , are n't convinced and here 's how they have reacted to the news : @ Holmelands : A striker is the least of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lack of creativity , you could put Romero up front for that matters !
@ HunterClockz : So I can say I was alive when my club was looking to sign Odion Ighalo/Islam Slimani on loan ... .
What a total joke .
Club is dying before my eyes .
@ JayMac___ : Seen that # mufc are in for Slimani and Ighalo .
Luckily this rum in my hand is very strong .
This walk out Vs Wolves could be fantastic .
@ N4lum : Slimani ?
?
Oghalo ?
?
Tevez @ @ @ @ @ @ @ penny-pinching jokers ( no disrespect to these players ) ... !
@ Luffers70 : Must be an April Fools joke or something but just read that # MUFC have made a bid for Islam Slimani on loan # transferwindow # WoodwardOut .
@ JacobEdgeLucas : United linked to 31 year old striker Islam Slimani , can this season get any better ?
@ AndyWarby84 : Shows how even more bad it is at Man Utd when we ’ re being linked with loan moves for Slimani and Ighalo .
Woodward and Matt judge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any transfers with immediate affect .
Embarrassing to witness .
@ Calabastu : Even OGS is better than they are now ... United have definitely hit rock bottom if these are their targets .

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Manchester United have joined the race to sign Leicester City striker Islami Slimani, according to reports.
Aston Villa are thought to hold an interest in the Algeria international, who is currently on loan at Ligue 1 side Monaco.
Villa have already landed one forward this month – snapping up Mbwana Samatta from Genk – but want another one before next Friday’s deadline.
Slimani is enjoying a fruitful campaign at Monaco with seven goals and as many assists in 13 appearances.
There is no recall clause Leicester can exercise to bring Slimani back from his loan stint early and it was reported on Thursday that the French club turned down a request to send him back to the King Power Stadium in order to make a move elsewhere.
But that doesn't seem to have put United off, who could be willing to part with £4m to sign the 31-year-old as cover for the remainder of the campaign.
Fans of the Old Trafford club, however, aren't convinced and here's how they have reacted to the news:
@Holmelands: A striker is the least of #MUFC's problems! With their lack of creativity, you could put Romero up front for that matters!
@HunterClockz: So I can say I was alive when my club was looking to sign Odion Ighalo/Islam Slimani on loan.... What a total joke. Club is dying before my eyes.
@JayMac___: Seen that #mufc are in for Slimani and Ighalo. Luckily this rum in my hand is very strong. This walk out Vs Wolves could be fantastic.
@N4lum: Slimani?? Oghalo?? Tevez?? What is it with these penny-pinching jokers (no disrespect to these players)...!
@Luffers70: Must be an April Fools joke or something but just read that #MUFC have made a bid for Islam Slimani on loan #transferwindow #WoodwardOut.
@JacobEdgeLucas: United linked to 31 year old striker Islam Slimani, can this season get any better?
@AndyWarby84: Shows how even more bad it is at Man Utd when we’re being linked with loan moves for Slimani and Ighalo. Woodward and Matt judge need to be removed from dealing with any transfers with immediate affect. Embarrassing to witness.
@Calabastu: Even OGS is better than they are now ...United have definitely hit rock bottom if these are their targets.


birminghammail--2020-01-24--Parking bays in Stourbridge High Street temporarily scrapped for three days

Drivers will be stopped from parking on Stourbridge High Street next week .
Dudley Council has issued a warning that parking bays will be temporarily suspended for three days .
While engineers carry out work to install new CCTV cameras in the town , the bays will be closed from the evening of Monday January 27 to Thursday , January 30 .
The work is part of a borough-wide scheme to replace old and outdated cameras in town centres .
Councillor Laura Taylor , cabinet member responsible for community safety , said : `` The new CCTV camera scheme is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traders have more security than ever before .
`` To do that we need to suspend the parking bays so our engineers can fit the cameras .
We apologise for any inconvenience this causes but hope people will see the longer term benefits of a safe and secure town centre . ''
The CCTV scheme includes state of the art cameras across the borough , to replace the old , outdated system which was prone to breakdown .
It also includes a new control room to oversee the network .
The whole scheme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Keep up-to-date with all things Dudley on our Dudley Live Facebook page - where you 'll get the latest news , travel , weather and events in your area .

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Drivers will be stopped from parking on Stourbridge High Street next week.
Dudley Council has issued a warning that parking bays will be temporarily suspended for three days.
While engineers carry out work to install new CCTV cameras in the town, the bays will be closed from the evening of Monday January 27 to Thursday, January 30.
The work is part of a borough-wide scheme to replace old and outdated cameras in town centres.
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Councillor Laura Taylor, cabinet member responsible for community safety, said: "The new CCTV camera scheme is nearing completion and will mean shoppers and traders have more security than ever before.
"To do that we need to suspend the parking bays so our engineers can fit the cameras. We apologise for any inconvenience this causes but hope people will see the longer term benefits of a safe and secure town centre."
The CCTV scheme includes state of the art cameras across the borough, to replace the old, outdated system which was prone to breakdown.
It also includes a new control room to oversee the network. The whole scheme is scheduled to complete by Spring.
Keep up-to-date with all things Dudley on our Dudley Live Facebook page - where you'll get the latest news, travel, weather and events in your area.


birminghammail--2020-01-24--'Make it happen' - Aston Villa fans react to Christian Benteke transfer update

Aston Villa have made a fresh push to land Christian Benteke on loan from Crystal Palace , according to reports in Belgium .
Benteke , who scored 49 goals in a three-season spell for Villa , has been heavily linked with a return to the club this month .
He was reportedly offered to Villa on loan , although Palace boss Roy Hodgson has since poured cold water on speculation claiming the Belgium striker could leave Selhurst Park .
`` I can ’ t believe someone is going to suggest that we are considering loaning out a player who could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players to a club in France , ” said Hodgson , when asked about rumours linking Benteke with a move to Bordeaux .
However , Belgian publication Het Belang van Limburg , via Sport Witness , claims Dean Smith still wants to do a loan deal for Benteke , having already signed Mbwana Samatta from Genk .
Here 's what Villa fans are saying : @ Firebundem : Let ’ s get Christian Benteke back at Villa park plus Olivier Giroud he will be a good partnership upfront with Samatta with Jack Grealish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we make any more signings this window ?
Still got a little sneaking suspicion that the Benteke story/rumour has some legs in it .
@ InsideVilla1982 : Was against Benteke at first , but now we have Samatta & Davis back what a boost to the squad would this be .
Can see the crowd going wild on his debut back , putting some fire in the lads .
A loan deal preferably , on to next season we ’ ll hopefully have bigger fish to fry .
@ JkpilotJon : He kept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Give him a chance guys .
@ PrideOfMids : If we do land him I think Tekkers as an option challenging Samatta for the striker role is n't a bad position to be in for us tbh , would prefer Giroud but if not him Samatta and Tekekrs will be enough and great option to stick up top together big man/smaller pacey man partnership .
@ Richard24932349 : Dunno why they faffing ... .loan with option/obligation to buy if we stay up and he scores X goals etc .

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Aston Villa have made a fresh push to land Christian Benteke on loan from Crystal Palace, according to reports in Belgium.
Benteke, who scored 49 goals in a three-season spell for Villa, has been heavily linked with a return to the club this month.
He was reportedly offered to Villa on loan, although Palace boss Roy Hodgson has since poured cold water on speculation claiming the Belgium striker could leave Selhurst Park.
"I can’t believe someone is going to suggest that we are considering loaning out a player who could be considered as one of our best players to a club in France,” said Hodgson, when asked about rumours linking Benteke with a move to Bordeaux.
However, Belgian publication Het Belang van Limburg, via Sport Witness, claims Dean Smith still wants to do a loan deal for Benteke, having already signed Mbwana Samatta from Genk.
Here's what Villa fans are saying:
@Firebundem: Let’s get Christian Benteke back at Villa park plus Olivier Giroud he will be a good partnership upfront with Samatta with Jack Grealish behind them.
@TheVillaHome: Will we make any more signings this window? Still got a little sneaking suspicion that the Benteke story/rumour has some legs in it.
@InsideVilla1982: Was against Benteke at first, but now we have Samatta & Davis back what a boost to the squad would this be. Can see the crowd going wild on his debut back, putting some fire in the lads. A loan deal preferably, on to next season we’ll hopefully have bigger fish to fry.
@JkpilotJon: He kept us up 3 years in a row. Give him a chance guys.
@PrideOfMids: If we do land him I think Tekkers as an option challenging Samatta for the striker role isn't a bad position to be in for us tbh, would prefer Giroud but if not him Samatta and Tekekrs will be enough and great option to stick up top together big man/smaller pacey man partnership.
@DaranDeRoiste: Make it happen.
@Richard24932349: Dunno why they faffing....loan with option/obligation to buy if we stay up and he scores X goals etc.


birminghammail--2020-01-24--BBC Africa editor Fergal Keane breaks silence after stepping down over PTSD battle

BBC Africa editor Fergal Keane has broken his silence after it was announced he would be stepping down from the role because of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder .
The broadcasting giant confirmed earlier today that the journalist would be stepping back in a hugely honest statement .
This evening Mr Keane thanked everyone for their support and confirmed he would n't be leaving the BBC and would be taking on a new role .
He tweeted : `` To all who have sent message re # ptsd thank you so so much .
The compassion is so heartening .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no more war or traumatising situations .
In due course .
`` I will talk about # ptsd but for now it 's time to focus on recovery and different work . ''
Keane , who was awarded an OBE for his journalism in 1996 , is a special correspondent for BBC News and prior to this he was based in London in the BBC 's World Affairs unit .
`` He has brought huge insight , experience and thoughtfulness to the role , covering a wide range of different stories across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BBC reads .
For several years , the BBC says Mr Keane has `` dealt privately with the effects of PTSD , stemming from several decades of work in conflict zones . ''
The BBC adds : `` He has been supported throughout this time by friends and colleagues , as well as receiving professional medical advice . ''
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`` It 's both brave and welcome that he is ready to be open about PTSD . ''
Keane joined the BBC in 1989 as the corporation 's Northern Ireland correspondent , and later covered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before being appointed Africa editor .
He won an Amnesty television prize in 1994 for his investigation of the Rwandan genocide .

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BBC Africa editor Fergal Keane has broken his silence after it was announced he would be stepping down from the role because of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
The broadcasting giant confirmed earlier today that the journalist would be stepping back in a hugely honest statement.
This evening Mr Keane thanked everyone for their support and confirmed he wouldn't be leaving the BBC and would be taking on a new role.
He tweeted: "To all who have sent message re #ptsd thank you so so much. The compassion is so heartening.
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"I'm not leaving the BBC but no more war or traumatising situations. In due course.
"I will talk about #ptsd but for now it's time to focus on recovery and different work."
Keane, who was awarded an OBE for his journalism in 1996, is a special correspondent for BBC News and prior to this he was based in London in the BBC's World Affairs unit.
"He has brought huge insight, experience and thoughtfulness to the role, covering a wide range of different stories across the continent," a statement from the BBC reads.
For several years, the BBC says Mr Keane has "dealt privately with the effects of PTSD, stemming from several decades of work in conflict zones."
The BBC adds: "He has been supported throughout this time by friends and colleagues, as well as receiving professional medical advice."
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The statement continues: "He now feels he needs to change his role in order to further assist his recovery.
"It's both brave and welcome that he is ready to be open about PTSD."
Keane joined the BBC in 1989 as the corporation's Northern Ireland correspondent, and later covered South Africa and Asia for the corporation before being appointed Africa editor.
He won an Amnesty television prize in 1994 for his investigation of the Rwandan genocide.


birminghammail--2020-01-24--Jodie Whittaker confirms she will return as Doctor Who for another series

Jodie Whittaker has confirmed she 'll return to play Doctor Who for another series .
The 37-year-old replaced Peter Capaldi and starred in Series 11 in 2018 and is now on screen in Series 12 .
Speaking in the US , Jodie committed to Series 13 next year , saying : “ I ’ m doing another season .
That might be a massive exclusive that I ’ m not supposed to say , but I absolutely adore it .
`` At some point , these shoes are going to be handed on , but it ’ s not yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The Mirror reports , she admitted that when she does leave it 'll be hard to top the feeling of being the Doctor : “ This is like no job .
I can ’ t recreate this .
You don ’ t go on to another job and go , ‘ Oh yeah , I ’ m playing another alien.
’ '' She added : `` It ’ s probably going to be very rare , but for the things that I want to do is that I want to work with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s lots of them , and I think to be able to make our own stuff is really exciting , and I think jobs like this put you in a place where you ’ re meeting such extraordinary people .
`` It ’ s like let ’ s put all those skills together in one part and let ’ s all do something .
So I just kind of want to make a collective.
” It ’ s not known if any of her fellow cast members , including Tosin Cole , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed to be joining her for Series 13 .
Although writer and show runner Chris Chibnall has already confirmed he is staying on for another series .

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Jodie Whittaker has confirmed she'll return to play Doctor Who for another series.
The 37-year-old replaced Peter Capaldi and starred in Series 11 in 2018 and is now on screen in Series 12.
Speaking in the US, Jodie committed to Series 13 next year, saying: “I’m doing another season. That might be a massive exclusive that I’m not supposed to say, but I absolutely adore it.
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"At some point, these shoes are going to be handed on, but it’s not yet. I’m clinging on tight.”
The Mirror reports, she admitted that when she does leave it'll be hard to top the feeling of being the Doctor: “This is like no job. I can’t recreate this. You don’t go on to another job and go, ‘Oh yeah, I’m playing another alien.’"
She added: "It’s probably going to be very rare, but for the things that I want to do is that I want to work with the people that I love and there’s lots of them, and I think to be able to make our own stuff is really exciting, and I think jobs like this put you in a place where you’re meeting such extraordinary people.
"It’s like let’s put all those skills together in one part and let’s all do something. So I just kind of want to make a collective.”
It’s not known if any of her fellow cast members, including Tosin Cole, Mandip Gill and Bradley Walsh, are confirmed to be joining her for Series 13.
Although writer and show runner Chris Chibnall has already confirmed he is staying on for another series.


birminghammail--2020-01-24--Love Island's Ollie Williams trolled for reunion with ex after 'gamble of century'

Love Island 's Ollie Williams has been trolled for rekindling his relationship with his ex .
The 23-year-old quit Love Island after just three days in the villa , declaring his love for ex Laura Nofer amid a trophy hunting scandal .
And nine days later he took to Instagram to post a new picture of the pair of them together and bragged about how his `` gamble of the century '' had paid off .
Social media went into a frenzy over the picture but not everyone was singing their praises , reports the Mirror .
One person wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kill animals yet ? ''
`` Shes defo only gone back for the “ public recognition and money ” 110 % , '' said another .
Others added : `` Leave him '' , `` set up init '' , `` Don ’ t shoot her pal '' and `` is she only with him cause of LI or idk '' .
Ollie and Laura fell in love with each other at Royal Holloway university and were together for 18 months before they went their separate ways .
Since they got back together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in together as well as get married .
He told The Sun : “ She is the girl I want to marry and we plan on moving in together soon in London .
”

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Lily Waddell, Katie Brooks)

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Love Island's Ollie Williams has been trolled for rekindling his relationship with his ex.
The 23-year-old quit Love Island after just three days in the villa, declaring his love for ex Laura Nofer amid a trophy hunting scandal.
And nine days later he took to Instagram to post a new picture of the pair of them together and bragged about how his "gamble of the century" had paid off.
Social media went into a frenzy over the picture but not everyone was singing their praises, reports the Mirror.
One person wrote: "Have you told her you kill animals yet?"
"Shes defo only gone back for the “public recognition and money” 110%," said another.
Others added: "Leave him", "set up init", "Don’t shoot her pal" and "is she only with him cause of LI or idk".
Ollie and Laura fell in love with each other at Royal Holloway university and were together for 18 months before they went their separate ways.
Since they got back together Ollie has revealed they plan to move in together as well as get married.
He told The Sun: “She is the girl I want to marry and we plan on moving in together soon in London.”


birminghammail--2020-01-24--Victoria Derbyshire petition to save BBC show hits 12,000 signatures

A petition demanding that the BBC reverse its decision to axe the Victoria Derbyshire show has reached 12,000 signatures .
The award-winning BBC Two current affairs programme is being pulled from the schedule because of cuts at the broadcaster .
The change.org campaign , launched on Wednesday by Katie Kendrick , `` urgently '' calls on the BBC to reconsider its decision .
By Friday evening the petition had more than 12,000 signatures .
It praises the show for giving voice to survivors of historical sexual abuse , poverty , mental health issues and the children 's care system .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ VITAL journalism that brought with it campaigning and integrity to important social issues .
It is a lifeline to ordinary people '' I was once a guest on the show and spoke about leaseholders trapped in the leasehold scandal .
`` The Victoria Derbyshire team gave me a voice , supported me and others affected in what could have been a very daunting experience . ''
On Thursday , BBC director of news and current affairs Fran Unsworth confirmed plans for the show to end later this year , saying `` this has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Derbyshire told her Twitter followers she was `` absolutely devastated at the plan to end our programme '' .
The show began in 2015 and broadcasts live on BBC Two and the BBC News channel every weekday from 10am .
It won a Bafta in 2017 and has been nominated for several other awards , including RTS Presenter of the Year .

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A petition demanding that the BBC reverse its decision to axe the Victoria Derbyshire show has reached 12,000 signatures.
The award-winning BBC Two current affairs programme is being pulled from the schedule because of cuts at the broadcaster.
The change.org campaign, launched on Wednesday by Katie Kendrick, "urgently" calls on the BBC to reconsider its decision.
By Friday evening the petition had more than 12,000 signatures.
It praises the show for giving voice to survivors of historical sexual abuse, poverty, mental health issues and the children's care system.
(Image: BBC)
Ms Kendrick writes: "This is VITAL journalism that brought with it campaigning and integrity to important social issues. It is a lifeline to ordinary people
"I was once a guest on the show and spoke about leaseholders trapped in the leasehold scandal.
"The Victoria Derbyshire team gave me a voice, supported me and others affected in what could have been a very daunting experience."
On Thursday, BBC director of news and current affairs Fran Unsworth confirmed plans for the show to end later this year, saying "this has not been an easy decision".
Derbyshire told her Twitter followers she was "absolutely devastated at the plan to end our programme".
The show began in 2015 and broadcasts live on BBC Two and the BBC News channel every weekday from 10am.
It won a Bafta in 2017 and has been nominated for several other awards, including RTS Presenter of the Year.


birminghammail--2020-01-24--Coronavirus hits France with two cases confirmed - first in Europe

France has announced two cases of coronavirus , the deadly new virus from China .
The two confirmed cases , the first in Europe , were announced by the health minister Agnes Buzyn .
She said that both of the sickened people had travelled to China .
The minister said she expects more cases .
`` We have two cases , '' she said .
`` We will probably have other cases . ''
People in the UK face ongoing tests for coronavirus as the Chief Medical Officer for England said there is a `` fair chance '' Britain will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given the all-clear on Thursday but others are undergoing tests formulated by Public Health England ( PHE ) , Professor Chris Whitty said .
It comes as the Department of Health confirmed that officials are trying to trace 2,000 people who have flown to the UK from Wuhan , China in the past few weeks , in order to check on their wellbeing .
Meanwhile the illness has reached Europe for the first time after two cases were confirmed in France on Friday evening .
Prof Whitty spoke following a meeting of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , chaired by Health Secretary Matt Hancock .
He said : `` I am working closely with the other UK chief medical officers .
`` We all agree that the risk to the UK public remains low , but there may well be cases in the UK at some stage .
`` We have tried-and-tested measures in place to respond .
The UK is well prepared for these types of incidents , with excellent readiness against infectious diseases .
`` We have global experts monitoring the situation around the clock and have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of infectious disease .
`` The UK has access to some of the best infectious disease and public health experts in the world .
`` A public health hub will be set up in Heathrow from today .
This consists of clinicians and other public health officials , in addition to existing port health measures . ''
In an interview , Prof Whitty said : `` We think there 's a fair chance we may get some cases over time .
`` Of course this depends on whether this continues for a long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be something which is brought under control relatively quickly . ''
He added : `` I think we should definitely see this as a marathon , not a sprint , we need to have our entire response based on that principle .
`` At the minute it definitely looks like this is a lot less dangerous if you get it than Ebola , and a lot less dangerous than the recent coronavirus MERS , and it 's probably less dangerous if you get it than SARS virus .
`` What we do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to spread , that really is something we need to plan for all eventualities . ''
The public health hub at Heathrow will be staffed by a rotating team of seven clinicians working in shifts to support patients on arrival .
This is in addition to medical staff who are already permanently in place at all UK airports , the Department of Health said .
There are no plans to introduce blanket temperature screening of travellers due to the fact it can take seven to 10 days for symptoms of the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the UK are thought to have visited Wuhan - the Chinese city where the outbreak originated .
Four out five patients tested in Scotland were from China , Downing Street said .
One of those cleared of the virus was Michael Hope , 45 , who spent two days in quarantine this week after returning to Newcastle from Wuhan .
As he left the Cabinet Office after the Cobra meeting , Mr Hancock said the risk to the UK public `` remains low '' .
In China , the official death toll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than 830 confirmed cases .
The Chinese city of Wuhan is rapidly building a new 1,000-bed hospital to treat victims , while Disneyland Shanghai and parts of the Great Wall of China have been closed to visitors .
Reuters reported that hospitals in Wuhan are struggling to cope due to medical shortages .
Almost 30 million people and 10 cities in China are now facing travel restrictions .
Earlier on Friday , Professor Paul Cosford , emeritus medical director at Public Health England ( PHE ) , said it was still `` early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus , but stressed that most of those affected abroad are making a good recovery .
But he added it is `` highly likely '' that cases would be seen in the UK .
Speaking on the BBC Radio 4 Today programme , he said anyone who has travelled to Wuhan in the last two weeks and returned to the UK , and who has symptoms , must get in touch with the NHS .
Symptoms of coronavirus include fever , sneezing , coughing and shortness of breath .
Professor Cosford said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people return from China to the UK with the infection , the important thing is that if you are one of those people and you develop symptoms you get in touch quickly .
`` We are testing anybody who meets the criteria .
The numbers are n't the important thing , the important thing is that anybody who has been to Wuhan in the last 14 days and has symptoms , respiratory symptoms that could represent this virus ... that we ask them to phone NHS 111 and then we can arrange any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ masks could provide protection , he said PHE was not advising people to use face masks at the moment , but is monitoring developments carefully .
PHE guidance to GPs says anyone with suspected coronavirus should be placed in a room away from other patients and staff with the door closed .
They should not be allowed to use communal toilet facilities or be physically examined , it adds .
A letter from Prof Whitty to clinical staff said anyone who is confirmed as having the virus will be transferred to an Airborne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
There are four interim Airborne HCID centres in England - two in London , one in Liverpool and one in Newcastle .
On Thursday , the World Health Organisation ( WHO ) said it was `` too early '' to declare an international public health emergency over the outbreak `` given its restrictive and binary nature '' .
Speaking at a press conference , Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus , director-general of the WHO , said : `` Make no mistake , this is though an emergency in China .
`` But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health emergency .
`` It may yet become one . ''
Other cases have been reported in countries including Japan , South Korea , Singapore , Thailand , the US and Vietnam .

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France has announced two cases of coronavirus, the deadly new virus from China.
The two confirmed cases, the first in Europe, were announced by the health minister Agnes Buzyn.
She said that both of the sickened people had travelled to China.
The minister said she expects more cases.
"We have two cases," she said.
"We will probably have other cases."
People in the UK face ongoing tests for coronavirus as the Chief Medical Officer for England said there is a "fair chance" Britain will see cases emerge.
Fourteen people were given the all-clear on Thursday but others are undergoing tests formulated by Public Health England (PHE), Professor Chris Whitty said.
(Image: Getty Images)
It comes as the Department of Health confirmed that officials are trying to trace 2,000 people who have flown to the UK from Wuhan, China in the past few weeks, in order to check on their wellbeing.
Meanwhile the illness has reached Europe for the first time after two cases were confirmed in France on Friday evening.
Prof Whitty spoke following a meeting of the Government's Cobra emergency committee in Whitehall, chaired by Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
He said: "I am working closely with the other UK chief medical officers.
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"We all agree that the risk to the UK public remains low, but there may well be cases in the UK at some stage.
"We have tried-and-tested measures in place to respond. The UK is well prepared for these types of incidents, with excellent readiness against infectious diseases.
"We have global experts monitoring the situation around the clock and have a strong track record of managing new forms of infectious disease.
"The UK has access to some of the best infectious disease and public health experts in the world.
"A public health hub will be set up in Heathrow from today. This consists of clinicians and other public health officials, in addition to existing port health measures."
(Image: Getty Images)
In an interview, Prof Whitty said: "We think there's a fair chance we may get some cases over time.
"Of course this depends on whether this continues for a long time, or whether this turns out to be something which is brought under control relatively quickly."
He added: "I think we should definitely see this as a marathon, not a sprint, we need to have our entire response based on that principle.
"At the minute it definitely looks like this is a lot less dangerous if you get it than Ebola, and a lot less dangerous than the recent coronavirus MERS, and it's probably less dangerous if you get it than SARS virus.
"What we don't know is how far it's going to spread, that really is something we need to plan for all eventualities."
The public health hub at Heathrow will be staffed by a rotating team of seven clinicians working in shifts to support patients on arrival.
This is in addition to medical staff who are already permanently in place at all UK airports, the Department of Health said.
There are no plans to introduce blanket temperature screening of travellers due to the fact it can take seven to 10 days for symptoms of the virus to appear.
All 14 people tested in the UK are thought to have visited Wuhan - the Chinese city where the outbreak originated.
Four out five patients tested in Scotland were from China, Downing Street said.
One of those cleared of the virus was Michael Hope, 45, who spent two days in quarantine this week after returning to Newcastle from Wuhan.
As he left the Cabinet Office after the Cobra meeting, Mr Hancock said the risk to the UK public "remains low".
In China, the official death toll has risen to 26, with more than 830 confirmed cases.
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The Chinese city of Wuhan is rapidly building a new 1,000-bed hospital to treat victims, while Disneyland Shanghai and parts of the Great Wall of China have been closed to visitors.
Reuters reported that hospitals in Wuhan are struggling to cope due to medical shortages.
Almost 30 million people and 10 cities in China are now facing travel restrictions.
Earlier on Friday, Professor Paul Cosford, emeritus medical director at Public Health England (PHE), said it was still "early days" in the course of the virus, but stressed that most of those affected abroad are making a good recovery.
But he added it is "highly likely" that cases would be seen in the UK.
(Image: Getty Images)
Speaking on the BBC Radio 4 Today programme, he said anyone who has travelled to Wuhan in the last two weeks and returned to the UK, and who has symptoms, must get in touch with the NHS.
Symptoms of coronavirus include fever, sneezing, coughing and shortness of breath.
Professor Cosford said: "We will not be surprised if people return from China to the UK with the infection, the important thing is that if you are one of those people and you develop symptoms you get in touch quickly.
"We are testing anybody who meets the criteria. The numbers aren't the important thing, the important thing is that anybody who has been to Wuhan in the last 14 days and has symptoms, respiratory symptoms that could represent this virus ... that we ask them to phone NHS 111 and then we can arrange any appropriate testing."
Asked if face masks could provide protection, he said PHE was not advising people to use face masks at the moment, but is monitoring developments carefully.
PHE guidance to GPs says anyone with suspected coronavirus should be placed in a room away from other patients and staff with the door closed.
They should not be allowed to use communal toilet facilities or be physically examined, it adds.
A letter from Prof Whitty to clinical staff said anyone who is confirmed as having the virus will be transferred to an Airborne High Consequence Infectious Disease centre (HCID).
There are four interim Airborne HCID centres in England - two in London, one in Liverpool and one in Newcastle.
On Thursday, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said it was "too early" to declare an international public health emergency over the outbreak "given its restrictive and binary nature".
Speaking at a press conference, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the WHO, said: "Make no mistake, this is though an emergency in China.
"But it has not yet become a global health emergency.
"It may yet become one."
Other cases have been reported in countries including Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, the US and Vietnam.


birminghammail--2020-01-24--Wolverhampton's half marathon revamped with new route through city centre

The annual half marathon is returning to Wolverhampton with one crucial change .
This year , the event formerly known as the Carver Half Marathon , has been revamped and will take a new route through the city centre .
Kicking off on Sunday , September 6 , the half marathon will be accompanied by a 10k run and a host of city centre activities for runners and spectators to enjoy on the day .
Having previously been organised by Carvers Building Supplies , the event has been taken over by race management company StuWeb .
Wolverhampton city council will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , allowing the marathon to start and finish in the city centre , moving it away from its original home in West Park .
Phil Templar , race director from StuWeb , said : “ The Carver Half Marathon is an event that is well known across Wolverhampton , and we ’ re honoured to help with its transformation and take the lead in moving it forward .
“ We are working closely with Henry Carver , managing director of Carvers Building Supplies , and previous race director , Mary Harding , during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in making 2020 's event a success .
“ We ’ re delighted that they will still be involved with the event , and we hope that we ’ re able to encourage more people from across the city and beyond to take part in future.
” Over the years more than £400,000 has been raised for local charities and voluntary organisations through the marathon events .
The council ’ s cabinet member for City Environment , Councillor Steve Evans , added : “ Moving the route to the city centre is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fantastic for the participants and spectators , but also for local businesses.
” If you want to get involved in this year 's half marathon , you can sign up here .
It starts at 8am while the 10km run kicks off at 9am .
To sign up online it costs £30 per ticket plus a £1.20 booking fee .
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The annual half marathon is returning to Wolverhampton with one crucial change.
This year, the event formerly known as the Carver Half Marathon, has been revamped and will take a new route through the city centre.
Kicking off on Sunday, September 6, the half marathon will be accompanied by a 10k run and a host of city centre activities for runners and spectators to enjoy on the day.
Having previously been organised by Carvers Building Supplies, the event has been taken over by race management company StuWeb.
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Wolverhampton city council will be supporting with event co-ordination and promotion, allowing the marathon to start and finish in the city centre, moving it away from its original home in West Park.
Phil Templar, race director from StuWeb, said: “The Carver Half Marathon is an event that is well known across Wolverhampton, and we’re honoured to help with its transformation and take the lead in moving it forward.
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“We are working closely with Henry Carver, managing director of Carvers Building Supplies, and previous race director, Mary Harding, during this transition as their input is crucial in making 2020's event a success.
“We’re delighted that they will still be involved with the event, and we hope that we’re able to encourage more people from across the city and beyond to take part in future.”
Over the years more than £400,000 has been raised for local charities and voluntary organisations through the marathon events.
The council’s cabinet member for City Environment, Councillor Steve Evans, added: “Moving the route to the city centre is the right decision and will not only be fantastic for the participants and spectators, but also for local businesses.”
How to enter
If you want to get involved in this year's half marathon, you can sign up here.
It starts at 8am while the 10km run kicks off at 9am.
To sign up online it costs £30 per ticket plus a £1.20 booking fee.
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birminghammail--2020-01-24--Mbwana Samatta sent warning after sealing Aston Villa transfer

New Aston Villa signing Mbwana Samatta has been warned it won ’ t be easy to adapt to ‘ the toughest league in the world ’ .
Samatta completed his move to Villa at the start of this week , joining from Belgian champions Genk for a fee of around £8.5m .
The 27-year-old scored 42 goals in the last season and a half for Genk , and Villa are hoping he can provide a similar spark in their battle against the drop .
But Alan Hutton says Dean Smith 's side may need to be patient with Samatta as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Premier League .
“ He has scored a lot of goals but he is unproven in the Premier League , ” the former Villa full-back told Football Insider.
“ It is the toughest league in the world .
“ I imagine they are looking at another because you can not pin your hopes on somebody that is unproven in the league .
“ He could come in and hit the ground running so , we will have to wait and see .
His track record is good so hopefully , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Samatta trained with his new team-mates at Bodymoor Heath for the first time on Friday and Smith said he could be ready to make his debut against Leicester City in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final on Tuesday .
Villa were desperate to complete the deal after Wesley Moraes was ruled out for the rest of the season and plan on making another attacking signing within the next week .

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New Aston Villa signing Mbwana Samatta has been warned it won’t be easy to adapt to ‘the toughest league in the world’.
Samatta completed his move to Villa at the start of this week, joining from Belgian champions Genk for a fee of around £8.5m.
The 27-year-old scored 42 goals in the last season and a half for Genk, and Villa are hoping he can provide a similar spark in their battle against the drop.
But Alan Hutton says Dean Smith's side may need to be patient with Samatta as he works his way up to speed in the Premier League.
“He has scored a lot of goals but he is unproven in the Premier League,” the former Villa full-back told Football Insider.“It is the toughest league in the world.
“I imagine they are looking at another because you cannot pin your hopes on somebody that is unproven in the league.
“He could come in and hit the ground running so, we will have to wait and see. His track record is good so hopefully, he can do the same for Villa.”
Samatta trained with his new team-mates at Bodymoor Heath for the first time on Friday and Smith said he could be ready to make his debut against Leicester City in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final on Tuesday.
Villa were desperate to complete the deal after Wesley Moraes was ruled out for the rest of the season and plan on making another attacking signing within the next week.


birminghammail--2020-01-24--David Stockdale breaks his silence following Birmingham City exit

David Stockdale has almost certainly played his last match for Birmingham City having joined Wycombe Wanderers on loan for the rest of the season .
The goalkeeper , who has made just one appearance for Blues in the last 18 months , has re-joined the League One side after an emergency loan spell last term .
Stockdale is out of contract in the summer meaning the Carabao Cup defeat to Portsmouth in August is likely to go down as his final outing in Blues colours .
Stockdale made 39 appearances in his first season at St Andrew ’ s after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2017 .
He was then excluded from first-team training by Garry Monk the following summer and replaced by Lee Camp between the sticks .
Blues attempted to offload Stockdale in that transfer window but several interested parties , including his boyhood club Leeds United , were unwilling to match his salary .
Posting in response to Blues confirming his move to Wycombe on Twitter , the stopper said : “ Thanks guys , good luck for rest of season.
” Stockdale impressed during his short-term stint at Adams Park last season .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s brilliant ( to be back ) , there ’ s a few new faces here but a lot of the lads from last year have made me feel welcome , did the same thing again as soon as I walked in .
“ It ’ s been a whirlwind 24 hours for me but I ’ m back and I just want to help out as best I can .
“ I enjoyed my time on a personal level with people around the club and it hasn ’ t changed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get started and had a good training session today ahead of Tuesday .
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David Stockdale has almost certainly played his last match for Birmingham City having joined Wycombe Wanderers on loan for the rest of the season.
The goalkeeper, who has made just one appearance for Blues in the last 18 months, has re-joined the League One side after an emergency loan spell last term.
Stockdale is out of contract in the summer meaning the Carabao Cup defeat to Portsmouth in August is likely to go down as his final outing in Blues colours.
Stockdale made 39 appearances in his first season at St Andrew’s after joining on a free transfer from Brighton in 2017.
He was then excluded from first-team training by Garry Monk the following summer and replaced by Lee Camp between the sticks.
Blues attempted to offload Stockdale in that transfer window but several interested parties, including his boyhood club Leeds United, were unwilling to match his salary.
Posting in response to Blues confirming his move to Wycombe on Twitter, the stopper said:“Thanks guys, good luck for rest of season.”
Stockdale impressed during his short-term stint at Adams Park last season. He told the club website:“It’s brilliant (to be back), there’s a few new faces here but a lot of the lads from last year have made me feel welcome, did the same thing again as soon as I walked in.
“It’s been a whirlwind 24 hours for me but I’m back and I just want to help out as best I can.
“I enjoyed my time on a personal level with people around the club and it hasn’t changed a bit. I’m excited to get started and had a good training session today ahead of Tuesday.”


birminghammail--2020-01-24--Uncle used niece as a slave at his Birmingham home and tried to force her to marry in Pakistan

A Birmingham man who beat and treated his niece like a slave has been convicted of trying to force her into a marriage against her will in Pakistan .
The victim ’ s uncle and aunt tricked her into going abroad telling her that her mother had fallen ill .
When she arrived in Pakistan , she was kept prisoner and had a gun put to her head when she refused to marry .
The woman ’ s ordeal began when she was taken in by her abusive aunt and uncle at their Witton home as a four-year-old , after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a visa and returned back to Pakistan .
The victim , now aged 21 , was treated as a ‘ modern day slave ’ and made to do household chores and look after the younger children .
She was also deprived of food , new clothing , often beaten by her uncle and left at home while her family went out .
Aged 10 , she was sent to live in Pakistan , but returned four years later for dental and medical treatment .
At this point she was sent to live with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ completed her education and found employment .
In July 2016 , her Witton aunt and uncle , who can not be named for legal reasons , tricked the teenager into travelling to Pakistan , telling her that her mother was ill and she needed to visit her .
Before leaving , she became suspicious and left instructions with her employer to contact authorities if she failed to return .
But when she arrived her passport was taken from her and she was locked in her uncle ’ s home .
She had no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out alone .
Sadly the alarm was never raised and the teenager was trapped until the following year when she was told she was to be married and a husband had been selected for her .
When she tried to refuse , she was threatened with a gun .
Fortunately , a friend she had made in Pakistan managed to smuggle a mobile phone to her .
She was able to call the British Embassy .
She was rescued in September 2017 and taken back to the UK .
Back with her aunt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Order ( FMPO ) was taken out to protect her but she received death threats and her aunt ’ s family home in Pakistan was set on fire that December .
Following a three week trial , the 55-year-old uncle was convicted of forced marriage and two counts of child cruelty .
The 43-year-old aunt was convicted of two counts of child cruelty .
They will be sentenced on Friday , January 31 .
Detective Sergeant Helen Lenihan , from WMP ’ s Public Protection Unit , said : “ This has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sensitive issue , but our priority was always the welfare of this young woman .
“ Her bravery in coming forward , after what she had been through , is immense and an inspiration to others in the same situation .
“ It ’ s vital that people who are being forced into marriage understand that we will believe and support them .
“ Anyone who is considering marrying a person against their will must understand that we will thoroughly investigate any such offences , wherever they take place in the world .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ who work with other organisations to safeguard victims and help them throughout the judicial process .
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A Birmingham man who beat and treated his niece like a slave has been convicted of trying to force her into a marriage against her will in Pakistan.
The victim’s uncle and aunt tricked her into going abroad telling her that her mother had fallen ill. When she arrived in Pakistan, she was kept prisoner and had a gun put to her head when she refused to marry.
The woman’s ordeal began when she was taken in by her abusive aunt and uncle at their Witton home as a four-year-old, after her own mother was unable to get a visa and returned back to Pakistan.
The victim, now aged 21, was treated as a ‘modern day slave’ and made to do household chores and look after the younger children. She was also deprived of food, new clothing, often beaten by her uncle and left at home while her family went out.
Aged 10, she was sent to live in Pakistan, but returned four years later for dental and medical treatment. At this point she was sent to live with another aunt in Birmingham, where she completed her education and found employment.
In July 2016, her Witton aunt and uncle, who cannot be named for legal reasons, tricked the teenager into travelling to Pakistan, telling her that her mother was ill and she needed to visit her.
Before leaving, she became suspicious and left instructions with her employer to contact authorities if she failed to return.
But when she arrived her passport was taken from her and she was locked in her uncle’s home. She had no access to money and was not allowed out alone.
Sadly the alarm was never raised and the teenager was trapped until the following year when she was told she was to be married and a husband had been selected for her.
When she tried to refuse, she was threatened with a gun.
Fortunately, a friend she had made in Pakistan managed to smuggle a mobile phone to her. She was able to call the British Embassy. She was rescued in September 2017 and taken back to the UK.
Back with her aunt in Birmingham, a Forced Marriage Prevention Order (FMPO) was taken out to protect her but she received death threats and her aunt’s family home in Pakistan was set on fire that December.
Following a three week trial, the 55-year-old uncle was convicted of forced marriage and two counts of child cruelty. The 43-year-old aunt was convicted of two counts of child cruelty. They will be sentenced on Friday, January 31.
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Detective Sergeant Helen Lenihan, from WMP’s Public Protection Unit, said: “This has been an extremely complex case and a very sensitive issue, but our priority was always the welfare of this young woman.
“Her bravery in coming forward, after what she had been through, is immense and an inspiration to others in the same situation.
“It’s vital that people who are being forced into marriage understand that we will believe and support them.
“Anyone who is considering marrying a person against their will must understand that we will thoroughly investigate any such offences, wherever they take place in the world.
“We have specialist public protection officers who work with other organisations to safeguard victims and help them throughout the judicial process.”
For more information visit https://www.west-midlands.police.uk/your-options/forced-marriage


birminghammail--2020-01-24--Club take extreme measure to force exit for Aston Villa transfer 'target' - reports

Reported Aston Villa target Gaston Pereiro has been dropped to PSV Eindhoven 's reserves as the Dutch side desperately try to offload him .
Pereiro , the Uruguay international , is up for sale this month before his contract expires at the end of the season .
He has barely featured in the Eredivisie this season , making just four appearances after a collarbone injury kept him out of contention for two months .
A deal had previously been agreed with MLS side Cincinnati – but last week Pereirio ’ s agent named Villa as a potential destination .
Speaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PSV told me that they have already come to an agreement with Cincinnati .
I told my representative that if there is a chance to stay in Europe I prefer that .
He is working on an offer from Aston Villa . ''
However , the proposed move to Cincinnati is said to have fallen through and the 24-year-old playmaker has been unceremoniously dropped to PSV ’ s reserve side .
Voetbal Primeur reports that Pereiro is training with Jong PSV , the club ’ s reserve side in the second tier , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ squad for the KNVB Cup defeat to NAC Breda on Thursday .
The reports adds that PSV 's technical director , John de Jong , is working hard to offload the player before the transfer deadline .

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Reported Aston Villa target Gaston Pereiro has been dropped to PSV Eindhoven's reserves as the Dutch side desperately try to offload him.
Pereiro, the Uruguay international, is up for sale this month before his contract expires at the end of the season.
He has barely featured in the Eredivisie this season, making just four appearances after a collarbone injury kept him out of contention for two months.
A deal had previously been agreed with MLS side Cincinnati – but last week Pereirio’s agent named Villa as a potential destination.
Speaking to Sport 890 he said: "PSV told me that they have already come to an agreement with Cincinnati. I told my representative that if there is a chance to stay in Europe I prefer that. He is working on an offer from Aston Villa."
However, the proposed move to Cincinnati is said to have fallen through and the 24-year-old playmaker has been unceremoniously dropped to PSV’s reserve side.
Voetbal Primeur reports that Pereiro is training with Jong PSV, the club’s reserve side in the second tier, after being left out of the first-team squad for the KNVB Cup defeat to NAC Breda on Thursday.
The reports adds that PSV's technical director, John de Jong, is working hard to offload the player before the transfer deadline.


birminghammail--2020-01-24--Face of Danny Tetley as 'despicable' X Factor star jailed over sexually exploiting boys

A former X Factor contestant who groomed and induced teenage boys to send him indecent images for money has been jailed by a judge who branded him a `` despicable creature '' .
Danny Tetley , who reached the semi-finals of the singing competition in 2018 , blamed his offending on the `` fame he could not cope with '' , Bradford Crown Court heard on Friday .
A prosecutor said Tetley 's victims were offered hundreds of pounds for sexualised images and videos of themselves , after he had got them onside by discussing girls , offering to lend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passing on pictures of members of The X Factor cast .
The court heard that the 39-year-old `` spent likely many thousands of pounds '' on convincing seven teenagers to send him pictures , telling one of them : `` Trust me , money ai n't a prob as long as they are good . ''
One of the boys later said `` we let him get away with it '' because of the amount of money they were offered during the conversations on WhatsApp .
His offending - which ran over a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrest in May last year - came to light when the parents of one of the boys became concerned about the amount of money he had and looked through his phone .
The singer admitted seven charges of causing sexual exploitation of boys aged between 14 and 16 , as well as two counts relating to the distribution of indecent images .
Wearing a grey sweatshirt , bearded Tetley , of St Enoch 's Road , Bradford , showed no emotion in the dock on Friday morning as he was jailed for nine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of eight years .
The Recorder of Bradford , Judge Durham Hall , told him : `` Those in the public eye have a deep responsibility which many you see exercise magnificently , with additional work for society .
`` Many will see you , I 'm afraid , for what you are , to some extent : a despicable creature with very few redeeming features . ''
The judge said there was significant interest in the sentencing `` because of the extent of the depravity displayed in this case , including a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your celebrity status , now gone , tarnished and destroyed '' .
Describing the offending as `` blatant and disgusting '' , the judge added : `` The level to which you sank , Mr Tetley , was unbelievable . ''
Michael Smith , prosecuting , described Tetley as `` relatively high profile '' , adding that he was a `` regular appearer on national television '' , including on the programme Benidorm and on Pop Idol near the turn of the century .
`` His fame and notoriety , we submit , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' he added .
Mr Smith said that , during a police interview , Tetley told officers the offending was `` all due to The X Factor and the fame that he could not cope with '' .
One of the boys , who sent images when Tetley was still regularly appearing on TV as part of The X Factor series , was a `` genuine fan '' of the show and was sent videos by Tetley of members of the programme 's cast as part of the grooming process , the court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ often forgot he was 14 , adding : `` It 's because you 're so sound and you are one of the lads .
`` You 've got a friend for life in me , mate , I will always help you out . ''
The prosecutor added that , despite it not being proposed by Tetley , two of the boys performed sexual acts on camera with one another in exchange for more money .
Tetley sat in the dock with his arms folded and his head bowed for much of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , told the court : `` He was effectively alone in a very public world , emotionally vulnerable and been given money for his singing , all of which is gone .
`` By the time he was locked up , he was penniless .
It was easy come , easy go , as the saying goes . ''
He added that Tetley 's motivation was solely to gain images and that he had no interest in going any further .
An NSPCC spokesman added : `` Tetley 's use of his TV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thousands of messages he sent these boys are an example of the depraved lengths that predators will go to in their pursuit of victims . ''

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A former X Factor contestant who groomed and induced teenage boys to send him indecent images for money has been jailed by a judge who branded him a "despicable creature".
Danny Tetley, who reached the semi-finals of the singing competition in 2018, blamed his offending on the "fame he could not cope with", Bradford Crown Court heard on Friday.
A prosecutor said Tetley's victims were offered hundreds of pounds for sexualised images and videos of themselves, after he had got them onside by discussing girls, offering to lend one boy a car, and by passing on pictures of members of The X Factor cast.
The court heard that the 39-year-old "spent likely many thousands of pounds" on convincing seven teenagers to send him pictures, telling one of them: "Trust me, money ain't a prob as long as they are good."
One of the boys later said "we let him get away with it" because of the amount of money they were offered during the conversations on WhatsApp.
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His offending - which ran over a "period of months" until his arrest in May last year - came to light when the parents of one of the boys became concerned about the amount of money he had and looked through his phone.
The singer admitted seven charges of causing sexual exploitation of boys aged between 14 and 16, as well as two counts relating to the distribution of indecent images.
Wearing a grey sweatshirt, bearded Tetley, of St Enoch's Road, Bradford, showed no emotion in the dock on Friday morning as he was jailed for nine years, plus an extended licence period of eight years.
The Recorder of Bradford, Judge Durham Hall, told him: "Those in the public eye have a deep responsibility which many you see exercise magnificently, with additional work for society.
"Many will see you, I'm afraid, for what you are, to some extent: a despicable creature with very few redeeming features."
The judge said there was significant interest in the sentencing "because of the extent of the depravity displayed in this case, including a number of young victims, but also your celebrity status, now gone, tarnished and destroyed".
Describing the offending as "blatant and disgusting", the judge added: "The level to which you sank, Mr Tetley, was unbelievable."
Michael Smith, prosecuting, described Tetley as "relatively high profile", adding that he was a "regular appearer on national television", including on the programme Benidorm and on Pop Idol near the turn of the century.
"His fame and notoriety, we submit, was part of the grooming process," he added.
(Image: ITV)
Mr Smith said that, during a police interview, Tetley told officers the offending was "all due to The X Factor and the fame that he could not cope with".
One of the boys, who sent images when Tetley was still regularly appearing on TV as part of The X Factor series, was a "genuine fan" of the show and was sent videos by Tetley of members of the programme's cast as part of the grooming process, the court heard.
Tetley told another boy he often forgot he was 14, adding: "It's because you're so sound and you are one of the lads.
"You've got a friend for life in me, mate, I will always help you out."
The prosecutor added that, despite it not being proposed by Tetley, two of the boys performed sexual acts on camera with one another in exchange for more money.
Tetley sat in the dock with his arms folded and his head bowed for much of the sentencing hearing.
Andrew Dallas, defending, told the court: "He was effectively alone in a very public world, emotionally vulnerable and been given money for his singing, all of which is gone.
"By the time he was locked up, he was penniless. It was easy come, easy go, as the saying goes."
He added that Tetley's motivation was solely to gain images and that he had no interest in going any further.
An NSPCC spokesman added: "Tetley's use of his TV appearances and promises of money in the thousands of messages he sent these boys are an example of the depraved lengths that predators will go to in their pursuit of victims."


birminghammail--2020-01-24--Slaven Bilic makes Chris Willock admission - and offers transfer update on West Brom loanee

Chris Willock is in line to feature in West Bromwich Albion ’ s squad against West Ham - but Slaven Bilic is unsure of the loanee ’ s future .
The 21-year-old joined the Baggies on loan from Benfica in August with the aim of assisting Bilic in his bid to win promotion .
He hasn ’ t made a first team appearance though and was an unused substitute in Albion ’ s victory over Charlton in the last round of the FA Cup .
With Bilic again poised to rest players , Willock is likely to be included in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the London Stadium .
“ We have a training session today but I think he will ( feature vs West Ham ) , ” said Bilic .
Willock , whose brother Joe is a regular in Arsenal ’ s first team , has only been used in Albion ’ s under-23s since arriving at The Hawthorns .
He ’ s scored six goals in 11 matches in Premier League 2 but his stint with the Baggies hasn ’ t progressed as he would have hoped .
Nevertheless , it ’ s down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the club beyond January .
“ When a player wants to go it is not only about his opinion , it ’ s also about the club .
Not also about the club , it ’ s number one about the club .
“ Do we need the player or not ?
Can we replace him if he goes ?
We are trying to please the player because nobody likes to have a player that is not very happy in your team , in your squad , at the training ground .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club and it ’ s all in the interests of the club .
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Chris Willock is in line to feature in West Bromwich Albion’s squad against West Ham - but Slaven Bilic is unsure of the loanee’s future.
The 21-year-old joined the Baggies on loan from Benfica in August with the aim of assisting Bilic in his bid to win promotion.
He hasn’t made a first team appearance though and was an unused substitute in Albion’s victory over Charlton in the last round of the FA Cup.
With Bilic again poised to rest players, Willock is likely to be included in Albion’s squad for the match at the London Stadium.
“We have a training session today but I think he will (feature vs West Ham),” said Bilic.
Willock, whose brother Joe is a regular in Arsenal’s first team, has only been used in Albion’s under-23s since arriving at The Hawthorns.
He’s scored six goals in 11 matches in Premier League 2 but his stint with the Baggies hasn’t progressed as he would have hoped.
Nevertheless, it’s down to Albion and Bilic whether he remains with the club beyond January.
“When a player wants to go it is not only about his opinion, it’s also about the club. Not also about the club, it’s number one about the club.
“Do we need the player or not? Can we replace him if he goes? We are trying to please the player because nobody likes to have a player that is not very happy in your team, in your squad, at the training ground.
“But it’s all about the club and it’s all in the interests of the club.”