birminghammail--2020-03-09--'Stay strong Sid' - Aston Villa fans rally around Gordan Cowans after health update

Legendary Aston Villa player Gordon Cowans has confirmed his diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer 's disease in a statement .
'In an attempt to stop speculation and misinformation about my health , I have decided to release the following statement .
'After a series of recent tests , I have been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer 's Disease .
Medication has been prescribed , with some life changes , which I intend to commit to fully , the prognosis is a good one . '
I will be out and about for many years yet and see this as just another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day duties with Aston Villa will remain an important part of my future and I will continue to perform these , in support of my beloved club , for as long as my health allows . '
'With the love and support of family and close friends guaranteed , I am very optimistic and positive about the future . '
As a player , Cowans turned out over four-hundred times for the Villans , lifting a league title , the League Cup and of course - the legendary triumph of the European Cup @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Villa 's history thanks to his performances , and this news has caused a reaction in the Villa fanbase .
Here 's what Villa fans are saying about Sid 's news .
Lynda : I was privileged to watch Sid play for many years .
I met him at the evening with Dean Smith and told him he was one of my all time heroes .
I wish him all the very best for the future .
Andy : Such sad news regarding Gordon Cowans .
Anyone who knows someone who lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a horrible condition this can be , not only for the person affected but also friends and family .
Thoughts with those at what is obviously a very tough time .
Steve : Sorry to hear this Sid .
All Villa fans will be with you in support .
Stay strong !
Roger : One of the best I ’ ve ever seen .
Fight on Sid .
All the Villa family are with you .
Dan : Really sad news on Sid Cowans , but sounds like he ’ s facing it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lucky enough to meet him a few times and he ’ s just a lovely , lovely bloke .
Paul : So sorry to hear this Sid .
You are and always will be a Villa legend .
Stay strong .
Pete : The Villa family are here for you Sid always with you mo matter what , good luck in your journey , we will be with you every step of the way .
UTV .

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Legendary Aston Villa player Gordon Cowans has confirmed his diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer's disease in a statement.
'Dear friends and supporters,' started Cowans .
'In an attempt to stop speculation and misinformation about my health, I have decided to release the following statement.
'After a series of recent tests, I have been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's Disease. Medication has been prescribed, with some life changes, which I intend to commit to fully, the prognosis is a good one.
'I will be out and about for many years yet and see this as just another of life's journeys. My match day duties with Aston Villa will remain an important part of my future and I will continue to perform these, in support of my beloved club, for as long as my health allows.'
'With the love and support of family and close friends guaranteed, I am very optimistic and positive about the future.'
'With Love. Gordon ( Sid ) Cowans x'
As a player, Cowans turned out over four-hundred times for the Villans, lifting a league title, the League Cup and of course - the legendary triumph of the European Cup in 1982.
'Sid' is immortalised in Villa's history thanks to his performances, and this news has caused a reaction in the Villa fanbase.
Here's what Villa fans are saying about Sid's news.
Mark: Stay strong, Cowans family.
Lynda: I was privileged to watch Sid play for many years. I met him at the evening with Dean Smith and told him he was one of my all time heroes. I wish him all the very best for the future.
Andy: Such sad news regarding Gordon Cowans. Anyone who knows someone who lives with Alzheimer’s will know what a horrible condition this can be, not only for the person affected but also friends and family. Thoughts with those at what is obviously a very tough time.
Steve: Sorry to hear this Sid. All Villa fans will be with you in support. Stay strong!
Roger: One of the best I’ve ever seen. Fight on Sid. All the Villa family are with you.
Dan: Really sad news on Sid Cowans, but sounds like he’s facing it with incredible determination and strength. Been lucky enough to meet him a few times and he’s just a lovely, lovely bloke.
Paul: So sorry to hear this Sid. You are and always will be a Villa legend. Stay strong.
Pete: The Villa family are here for you Sid always with you mo matter what, good luck in your journey, we will be with you every step of the way. UTV.


birminghammail--2020-03-09--Confusion in Italy over coronavirus lockdown as UK flights continue despite Foreign Office advice

Confusion has hit northern Italy over who can go where and under what circumstances on the first business day since the government locked down a vast area with more than a quarter of the Italian population in a desperate attempt to contain the coronavirus .
Rocketing infections cemented Italy as a global virus hotspot , and superficial compliance with earlier restrictions covering 11 towns prompted the government to extend its quarantine order to encompass the entire Lombardy region and 14 provinces in the Piemonte , Veneto and Emilia Romagna regions .
Streets in Milan , Italy 's financial hub and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unseasonably quiet .
Checkpoints were set up at the city 's main train station to screen travellers .
People at Milan Central Station were required to sign a police form , self-certifying they were travelling for `` proven work needs '' , situations of necessity , health reasons or to return to their homes .
`` Until a few days ago , the thinking was the alarm would pass in some weeks , we just need to follow the rules .
Now we need to explain to citizens that the situation is very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the point of collapse , '' said the mayor of the city of Bergamo , Giorgio Gori .
People circulating inside the city and also in the provinces were subjected to spot checks to ensure they had valid reasons for being out .
Violators risked up to three months jail or fines .
The message from authorities was an increasingly blunt `` Stay at home '' .
Italy had registered 1,807 more confirmed cases by Monday evening , for a national total of 9,172 , again overtaking South Korea as the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The number of dead in Italy also increased by 97 to 463 .
Premier Giuseppe Conte signed a decree early on Sunday attempting to lock down 16 million people in Italy 's prosperous north - more than a quarter of Italy 's population - for nearly a month to halt the virus 's relentless march across Europe .
The extraordinary measures , which also apply to the city of Venice , will be in place until April 3 .
The regions affected by the decree are among the most productive in Italy .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ created abroad that all business is shut down and commercial deliveries of exports can not be made .
The civil protection agency has emphasised that commercial freight is not affected by the crackdown , but that does not address what happens to drivers who leave the containment area .
In theory , they would be subject to 14-day quarantines once they return from trips outside the red zones .
For travellers and commuters , procedures at main railway stations have been tightened significantly since the Sunday morning decree .
Pairs of police officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ armed soldiers check tickets and documents of people arriving and departing .

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Confusion has hit northern Italy over who can go where and under what circumstances on the first business day since the government locked down a vast area with more than a quarter of the Italian population in a desperate attempt to contain the coronavirus.
Rocketing infections cemented Italy as a global virus hotspot, and superficial compliance with earlier restrictions covering 11 towns prompted the government to extend its quarantine order to encompass the entire Lombardy region and 14 provinces in the Piemonte, Veneto and Emilia Romagna regions.
Streets in Milan, Italy's financial hub and the main city in Lombardy, were unseasonably quiet. Checkpoints were set up at the city's main train station to screen travellers.
People at Milan Central Station were required to sign a police form, self-certifying they were travelling for "proven work needs", situations of necessity, health reasons or to return to their homes.
"Until a few days ago, the thinking was the alarm would pass in some weeks, we just need to follow the rules. Now we need to explain to citizens that the situation is very, very serious, our hospitals are at the point of collapse," said the mayor of the city of Bergamo, Giorgio Gori.
People circulating inside the city and also in the provinces were subjected to spot checks to ensure they had valid reasons for being out. Violators risked up to three months jail or fines.
The message from authorities was an increasingly blunt "Stay at home".
Italy had registered 1,807 more confirmed cases by Monday evening, for a national total of 9,172, again overtaking South Korea as the country with the most cases outside China. The number of dead in Italy also increased by 97 to 463.
Premier Giuseppe Conte signed a decree early on Sunday attempting to lock down 16 million people in Italy's prosperous north - more than a quarter of Italy's population - for nearly a month to halt the virus's relentless march across Europe.
The extraordinary measures, which also apply to the city of Venice, will be in place until April 3.
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The regions affected by the decree are among the most productive in Italy. Industry leaders worry about a perception being created abroad that all business is shut down and commercial deliveries of exports cannot be made.
The civil protection agency has emphasised that commercial freight is not affected by the crackdown, but that does not address what happens to drivers who leave the containment area. In theory, they would be subject to 14-day quarantines once they return from trips outside the red zones.
For travellers and commuters, procedures at main railway stations have been tightened significantly since the Sunday morning decree. Pairs of police officers in masks backed by pairs of masked armed soldiers check tickets and documents of people arriving and departing.


birminghammail--2020-03-09--Watch as sledgehammer-wielding robber smashes up petrol station to steal cash in Wolverhampton

Shocking security camera footage has captured the moment axe-wielding robbers smashed up a petrol station in Wolverhampton in a bid to swipe a large-sum of cash .
The dramatic clip shows the masked men destroying the till area of the fuelling station in Bankfield Road , Wolverhampton , on Monday , February 24 .
They then fled with a large quantity of cash following the attack at around 9pm , a spokesman for West Midlands Police said .
No arrests have been made but urgent police enquiries remain ongoing in a bid to find the raiders .
Many have hit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actions .
`` Imagine what the poor staff had to endure , '' one said .
`` These kind of selfish sods think it is ok but they do n't think of the last mental problems that workers have to deal with . ''
A spokesman for the police added : “ We are appealing for information following a robbery at a petrol station on Bankfield Road , Wolverhampton , shortly before 9pm on Monday , February 24 .
“ Two masked men , one who was armed with a sledgehammer , smashed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area and fled with a large quantity of cash .
“ Although their faces are covered , if you recognise their clothing , or have any information about the incident , please contact us Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight , call 101 anytime or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
Please quote crime reference number 20WV/50755U/20 .
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Shocking security camera footage has captured the moment axe-wielding robbers smashed up a petrol station in Wolverhampton in a bid to swipe a large-sum of cash.
The dramatic clip shows the masked men destroying the till area of the fuelling station in Bankfield Road, Wolverhampton, on Monday, February 24.
They then fled with a large quantity of cash following the attack at around 9pm, a spokesman for West Midlands Police said.
No arrests have been made but urgent police enquiries remain ongoing in a bid to find the raiders.
Many have hit out at the armed robber's brazen actions.
"Imagine what the poor staff had to endure," one said. "These kind of selfish sods think it is ok but they don't think of the last mental problems that workers have to deal with."
A spokesman for the police added: “We are appealing for information following a robbery at a petrol station on Bankfield Road, Wolverhampton, shortly before 9pm on Monday, February 24.
“Two masked men, one who was armed with a sledgehammer, smashed the glass door leading to the till area and fled with a large quantity of cash.
“Although their faces are covered, if you recognise their clothing, or have any information about the incident, please contact us Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, call 101 anytime or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Please quote crime reference number 20WV/50755U/20.”


birminghammail--2020-03-09--This is why Jack Grealish wears his socks low during Aston Villa games

Aston Villa are in action at Leicester City tonight - and one question that will be being asked up and down the country is : `` Why does n't Jack Grealish wear shinpads ? ''
The fact of the matter is , he does wear shinpads - it 's just their itsy , bitsy junior-sized ones .
They have to be , because Grealish does n't like rolling up his socks .
Villa 's England hopeful has explained why : `` Obviously your socks are supposed to go above your calves .
`` But one year when I was here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wash .
So they wouldn ’ t go higher .
`` That season , I ended up playing really well .
So it became a superstitious thing for me .
I thought ‘ I ’ m going to keep doing this because I ’ ve done well ’ . ''
There was also a story that he watched footage of George Best gliding past defenders with his socks round his ankles and wanted to copy the look of the Manchester United legend , but the player himself has knocked that theory down .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s because of George Best , '' he said .
`` While I love him and admire so much what he did , that isn ’ t the reason . ''
Grealish wears 'teenage ' shinpads , according to a source close to the player .
Somewhere between large child and small adult size we 're told .
The reason Grealish wears the minuscule protectors , once described as 'train ticket ' shinpads by a Villa blogger , is to help him move more freely as he finds the shinguards that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restrictive .
There 's no chance of a changing of the guards any time soon .
He added : `` It 's a superstition that I 've done all my life and I 'm going to keep it that way .
`` A few referees have tried telling me but I 've got to keep it like that . ''

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Former Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish has been given his chance to impress on the biggest stages of them all at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
The Manchester City star was superb at Euro 2020 and has made his second appearance at a major tournament with his call for England's World Cup squad. One of the top questions constantly asked whenever boyhood Villan Grealish is in action is why he wears his socks so low that his shin pads stick out.
The fact of the matter is, he does wear shinpads - it's just their itsy, bitsy junior-sized ones. They have to be, because Grealish doesn't like rolling up his socks and he has xplained why: "Obviously your socks are supposed to go above your calves.
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"But one year when I was here, the socks once shrunk in the wash. So they wouldn’t go higher. "That season, I ended up playing really well. So it became a superstitious thing for me. I thought ‘I’m going to keep doing this because I’ve done well’."
There was also a story that he watched footage of George Best gliding past defenders with his socks round his ankles and wanted to copy the look of the Manchester United legend, but the player himself has knocked that theory down. "A lot of people say that it’s because of George Best," he said. "While I love him and admire so much what he did, that isn’t the reason."
Grealish wears 'teenage' shinpads, according to a source close to the player. Somewhere between large child and small adult size we're told.
The reason Grealish wears the minuscule protectors, once described as 'train ticket' shinpads by a Villa blogger, is to help him move more freely as he finds shinguards that go further up his leg to be restrictive. There's no chance of a changing of the guards any time soon. He added: "It's a superstition that I've done all my life and I'm going to keep it that way.
"A few referees have tried telling me but I've got to keep it like that."


birminghammail--2020-03-09--The words to the 'Allez, Allez Allez' chant Aston Villa fans are singing at Leicester City

Aston Villa are back on the television tonight as they take on Leicester City in the Premier League .
Dean Smith 's side have been regular features on the box this season and were also featured last weekend as they lost 2-1 to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final .
You may have heard the claret and blue take on the popular 'Allez , Allez , Allez ' chant blaring through your speakers then - and that same chant has been belted out tonight already at the King Power Stadium .
Villa fans have been singing their hearts out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since Smith 's arrival at his boyhood club sparked their promotion to the Premier League .
The Villa Park masses - and the Holte End on tour - have put a claret and blue stamp on the 'Allez , Allez , Allez ' chant which is regularly belted out in the stands of other clubs across Europe .
From where does it originate ?
Well , we 're not going to get embroiled in the argument about which fanbase started it , but we can reveal that the 'original ' is ‘ L @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Is Ending ) a 1985 hit for Italian disco duo Righeira .
But what about the Villa version ?
Well , if you 've been on any Villa away days this term then you 'll probably know the words off by heart already .
For those who ca n't quite make them out but are determined to sing along at future matches , then here 's the lyrics .
You can see Villa fans belting it out in the concourses of Pride Park during the November victory over Derby County last season in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ piece .
Villa are currently drawing 0-0 at the time of writing .
Conor Hourihane , returning to the side , missed a good chance early on .
Villa are in 19th place with 11 games remaining .

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Allez, allez, allez has become the most commonly sung chant by Aston Villa fans in recent seasons.
The Villa Park masses - and the Holte End on tour - have put a claret and blue stamp on the 'Allez, Allez, Allez' chant which is regularly belted out in the stands of other clubs across Europe.
From where does it originate? Well, we're not going to get embroiled in the argument about which fanbase started it, but we can reveal that the 'original' is ‘L’Estate Sta Finendo’ (Summer Is Ending) a 1985 hit for Italian disco duo Righeira.
Here's a blast of it:
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But what about the Villa version? Well, if you've been on any Villa away days this term then you'll probably know the words off by heart already.
For those who can't quite make them out but are determined to sing along at future matches, then here's the lyrics.
That Aston Villa chant Here's the words Every week we follow, The boys in claret and blue, We conquered all of Europe - in 1982 The Villa boys from Aston, we travel near and far, You will hear us singing, From the stands of Villa Park, Allez Allez Allez Allez Allez Allez
What do you think about the chant?
Our football editor thinks Allez, allez is overrated - or, rather, overused.
Here's what he had to say about the chant on an episode of Claret & Blue, BirminghamLive's Villa podcast.
The episode was called Unpopular Opinions, but do you agree or disagree with Mat's thoughts on it?
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"Allez allez allez is overrated - let me rephrase it, it's overused and it gets on my nerves," said Mat.
"Don't get me wrong I'll be belting it out at the top of my lungs and I'll be singing and chanting it along with everybody at Vila Park when it gets going, but it needs to be harnessed by more chants around it.
I think it's like the Jack Grealish of chants. I think it's carrying the atmosphere and it means that none of the other chants have to turn up they're just putting too much responsibility on that poor chants shoulders."
You can listen to the whole debate here
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birminghammail--2020-03-09--Key factors to increase risk of Covid-19 - blood clots, diabetes and signs of sepsis can make it wor

Key factors to increase risk of Covid-19 - blood clots, diabetes and signs of sepsis can make it worse

Elderly patients showing signs of sepsis and having blood clots are key factors associated with a higher risk of death with coronavirus , according to research from China .
The study , published by The Lancet , examined 191 patients with confirmed Covid-19 at two hospitals in Wuhan – the epicentre of the outbreak .
Although the authors noted interpretation may be limited due to the sample size , it is the first time researchers have examined risk factors associated with severe illness and death of adults admitted to hospital with coronavirus .
Of the 191 patients admitted to Jinyintan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were discharged and 54 died .
The study involved adults aged 18 or over with laboratory-confirmed Covid-19 , who were admitted after December 29 and had been discharged or died by January 31 .
Researchers found that on average , patients were middle-aged with a median age of 56 , most were men ( 62 % ) and around half ( 48 % ) had underlying chronic conditions – with the most common conditions being high blood pressure ( 30 % ) and diabetes ( 19 % ) .
Analysis suggested that , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were likely to be older and had a higher score on the sequential organ failure assessment ( Sofa ) .
The higher the Sofa score , the more likely that the patient ’ s condition deteriorated due to organ failure caused by sepsis .
Researchers also found that those who died had elevated blood levels of the d-dimer protein – which is usually found when a blood clot has formed .
Dr Zhibo Liu , from Jinyintan Hospital , said : “ Older age , showing signs of sepsis on admission , underlying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and the prolonged use of non-invasive ventilation were important factors in the deaths of these patients . ''

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Elderly patients showing signs of sepsis and having blood clots are key factors associated with a higher risk of death with coronavirus, according to research from China.
The study, published by The Lancet, examined 191 patients with confirmed Covid-19 at two hospitals in Wuhan – the epicentre of the outbreak.
Although the authors noted interpretation may be limited due to the sample size, it is the first time researchers have examined risk factors associated with severe illness and death of adults admitted to hospital with coronavirus.
Of the 191 patients admitted to Jinyintan Hospital and Wuhan Pulmonary Hospital, 137 were discharged and 54 died.
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The study involved adults aged 18 or over with laboratory-confirmed Covid-19, who were admitted after December 29 and had been discharged or died by January 31.
Researchers found that on average, patients were middle-aged with a median age of 56, most were men (62%) and around half (48%) had underlying chronic conditions – with the most common conditions being high blood pressure (30%) and diabetes (19%).
Analysis suggested that, compared with survivors, patients who died were likely to be older and had a higher score on the sequential organ failure assessment (Sofa).
The higher the Sofa score, the more likely that the patient’s condition deteriorated due to organ failure caused by sepsis.
Researchers also found that those who died had elevated blood levels of the d-dimer protein – which is usually found when a blood clot has formed.
Dr Zhibo Liu, from Jinyintan Hospital, said: “Older age, showing signs of sepsis on admission, underlying diseases like high blood pressure and diabetes, and the prolonged use of non-invasive ventilation were important factors in the deaths of these patients."


birminghammail--2020-03-09--Excruciating moment Prince Harry 'snubs' Boris Johnson at final royal engagement with Meghan Markle

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex hugged and `` elbow bumped '' well-wishers as they effectively bowed out as working members of the monarchy .
But eagle-eyed social media followers reckon this is the moment Prince Harry `` snubbed '' Boris Johnson .
Harry and Meghan 's last official appearance with the Queen , Prince of Wales , Duchess of Cornwall and Duke and Duchess of Cambridge saw them celebrate the family of nations at a Commonwealth Service , where they smiled and waved at the 2,000-strong congregation .
The couple have a few more weeks before they officially step @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they left the event at Westminster Abbey it was the symbolic end of their life supporting the Queen .
As part of the engagement , Harry welcomed Prime Minister Boris Johnson to the event , but one Twitter user is claiming the Duke `` snubbed '' the PM .
Writing on Twitter , Alex Andreou said : `` Here ’ s a good quality grab of that Prince Harry/Boris Johnson encounter .
Harry chats to the person before , nods to Johnson , still chatting to the person before , then moves on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think it wasn ’ t a snub , keep your eyes on Johnson .
He knows .
AWKS . ''
`` Well spotted .
Johnson 's face , when he gazes to his left as Harry swiftly moves on .
Disappointment , '' one replied .
Royal author Penny Junor said of the Sussexes : `` I hope that Harry does n't feel bereft of everything that he loves - he will have his wife and child - but everything else in his life , when the door closes on this period of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in their circumstances the couple laughed and joked with singers Alexandra Burke and Craig David , and world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua , who had all taken part in the event .
The Abbey has advised all congregations in recent weeks to avoid shaking hands to limit the potential spread of the coronavirus and Harry bumped elbows with Craig David .
But Meghan had no concerns and hugged the singer who had performed his single Unbelievable and also embraced a little girl .
Beneath the smiles , body language expert Judi James @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aware of some issues : `` It was n't the warm reunion that we were all hoping for .
The tension in Harry 's body language especially was palpable . ''
She added : `` As Harry walked up the aisle , they both waved at the children , but his face otherwise was quite tense and unsmiling . ''
When the royal brothers and their wives met , Meghan was seen to mouth `` hi '' and give a small wave to William and Kate , followed by a `` hello '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the High Altar in the row in front of the Sussexes .
Harry also said `` hello '' and smiled at his brother .
But Ms James interpreted the encounter as highlighting the past tensions between the siblings : `` Harry and Meghan looked a lot more genuinely cheerful , and Harry especially , through a really affectionate smile at Kate . ''
`` But when it was William , you could see Harry was slightly more rigid and his lips were closed . ''
The service brought to a close Harry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , where they attended the Endeavour Fund Awards , a military musical festival at the Royal Albert Hall and Meghan 's secret visit to a school in Dagenham , east London , to celebrate International Women 's Day .
From March 31 , the monarch 's grandson and American former actress Meghan will no longer use their HRH styles as they pursue a new life of personal and financial freedom , mostly in North America .
On that date Meghan will bow out of royal life just one year , 10 months and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after marrying into the family .
She spent almost five years longer appearing on screen in the US drama Suits .
In a change from last year 's event , when the Sussexes arrived they were shown to their seats and did not wait at the Abbey 's great west door to meet the Queen and senior royals and process together for the start of the ceremony .
The move is likely to be interpreted by commentators as their impending exit from The Firm - dubbed Megxit - although William and Kate , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ places in the 2,000-strong congregation and did not process through the Abbey .
Stepping down as a working royal and starting a new life in Canada with his wife and child means Harry must leave his role as Commonwealth Youth Ambassador .
But he will remain president of the Queen 's Commonwealth Trust and Meghan will still be the trust 's vice-president .
The couple are said to want to `` collectively make a change in the armed forces arena '' and will make the military central to their charitable work in their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's reflection and spoke eloquently about his Nigerian and British heritage and how his background reflected many in the Commonwealth .
He told the congregation , who included Prime Minister Boris Johnson : `` Like me , so many children of the Commonwealth have two homes and two identities , two cultures and two ways of viewing the world .
Some have more than two .
`` These days we hear so much about division and difference that some might be tempted to see that as a bad thing .
But on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a thing to be celebrated and cherish , and a great source of peace and stability . ''
Meghan and Harry 's baby son Archie , who is thought to have remained in their Canadian home , is the first mixed-race child to be born into the royal family in centuries and has been seen as a reflection of modern multi-cultural Britain .
The Queen in her Commonwealth Day message praised the diversity of the family of nations whose blend of traditions `` serves to make us stronger '' .

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex hugged and "elbow bumped" well-wishers as they effectively bowed out as working members of the monarchy.
But eagle-eyed social media followers reckon this is the moment Prince Harry "snubbed" Boris Johnson.
Harry and Meghan's last official appearance with the Queen, Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall and Duke and Duchess of Cambridge saw them celebrate the family of nations at a Commonwealth Service, where they smiled and waved at the 2,000-strong congregation.
The couple have a few more weeks before they officially step down as senior royals, but as they left the event at Westminster Abbey it was the symbolic end of their life supporting the Queen.
As part of the engagement, Harry welcomed Prime Minister Boris Johnson to the event, but one Twitter user is claiming the Duke "snubbed" the PM.
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Writing on Twitter, Alex Andreou said: "Here’s a good quality grab of that Prince Harry/Boris Johnson encounter. Harry chats to the person before, nods to Johnson, still chatting to the person before, then moves on to the person after. If you think it wasn’t a snub, keep your eyes on Johnson. He knows. AWKS."
"Well spotted. Johnson's face, when he gazes to his left as Harry swiftly moves on. Disappointment," one replied.
A second added: "We love Harry."
Royal author Penny Junor said of the Sussexes: "I hope that Harry doesn't feel bereft of everything that he loves - he will have his wife and child - but everything else in his life, when the door closes on this period of business."
Despite the seismic change in their circumstances the couple laughed and joked with singers Alexandra Burke and Craig David, and world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua, who had all taken part in the event.
The Abbey has advised all congregations in recent weeks to avoid shaking hands to limit the potential spread of the coronavirus and Harry bumped elbows with Craig David.
But Meghan had no concerns and hugged the singer who had performed his single Unbelievable and also embraced a little girl.
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Beneath the smiles, body language expert Judi James told the PA news agency she was aware of some issues: "It wasn't the warm reunion that we were all hoping for. The tension in Harry's body language especially was palpable."
She added: "As Harry walked up the aisle, they both waved at the children, but his face otherwise was quite tense and unsmiling."
When the royal brothers and their wives met, Meghan was seen to mouth "hi" and give a small wave to William and Kate, followed by a "hello", as the Cambridges took their seat in the High Altar in the row in front of the Sussexes.
Harry also said "hello" and smiled at his brother.
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But Ms James interpreted the encounter as highlighting the past tensions between the siblings: "Harry and Meghan looked a lot more genuinely cheerful, and Harry especially, through a really affectionate smile at Kate."
"But when it was William, you could see Harry was slightly more rigid and his lips were closed."
The service brought to a close Harry and Meghan's whirlwind UK farewell tour, where they attended the Endeavour Fund Awards, a military musical festival at the Royal Albert Hall and Meghan's secret visit to a school in Dagenham, east London, to celebrate International Women's Day.
From March 31, the monarch's grandson and American former actress Meghan will no longer use their HRH styles as they pursue a new life of personal and financial freedom, mostly in North America.
On that date Meghan will bow out of royal life just one year, 10 months and 12 days - or 682 days - after marrying into the family.
She spent almost five years longer appearing on screen in the US drama Suits.
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In a change from last year's event, when the Sussexes arrived they were shown to their seats and did not wait at the Abbey's great west door to meet the Queen and senior royals and process together for the start of the ceremony.
The move is likely to be interpreted by commentators as their impending exit from The Firm - dubbed Megxit - although William and Kate, unlike last year, also took their places in the 2,000-strong congregation and did not process through the Abbey.
Stepping down as a working royal and starting a new life in Canada with his wife and child means Harry must leave his role as Commonwealth Youth Ambassador.
But he will remain president of the Queen's Commonwealth Trust and Meghan will still be the trust's vice-president.
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The couple are said to want to "collectively make a change in the armed forces arena" and will make the military central to their charitable work in their new lives.
Joshua gave the service's reflection and spoke eloquently about his Nigerian and British heritage and how his background reflected many in the Commonwealth.
He told the congregation, who included Prime Minister Boris Johnson: "Like me, so many children of the Commonwealth have two homes and two identities, two cultures and two ways of viewing the world. Some have more than two.
"These days we hear so much about division and difference that some might be tempted to see that as a bad thing. But on the contrary, it's a beautiful thing, a thing to be celebrated and cherish, and a great source of peace and stability."
Meghan and Harry's baby son Archie, who is thought to have remained in their Canadian home, is the first mixed-race child to be born into the royal family in centuries and has been seen as a reflection of modern multi-cultural Britain.
The Queen in her Commonwealth Day message praised the diversity of the family of nations whose blend of traditions "serves to make us stronger".


birminghammail--2020-03-09--'Starved of games' - This is why Conor Hourihane is starting for Aston Villa at Leicester City

Dean Smith has been speaking about why he has made two changes for tonight 's clash with Leicester City .
@ @ @ @ @ decided to make two changes from the side that lost the Carabao Cup final to @ @ @ @ @ last weekend .
Conor Hourihane returns to the starting XI while Pepe Reina replaces Orjan @ @ @ @ @ El Ghazi makes way for Hourihane as Villa look to climb out of the relegation @ @ @ @ @ two games-in-hand over their relegation rivals but are 19th in the Premier League table with @ @ @ @ @ season remaining after results went against them at the weekend .
And Smith has revealed @ @ @ @ @ an 11th start of the campaign .
`` Conor 's impressed over the last couple @ @ @ @ @ come on , '' Smith told Sky Sports pre-match .
`` He 's been starved @ @ @ @ @ since New Year and he deserves a recall so I thought I 'd put him @ @ @ @

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Dean Smith has been speaking about why he has made two changes for tonight's clash with Leicester City.
The Villa head coach has decided to make two changes from the side that lost the Carabao Cup final to Manchester City 2-1 at Wembley last weekend.
Conor Hourihane returns to the starting XI while Pepe Reina replaces Orjan Nyland in goal.
Anwar El Ghazi makes way for Hourihane as Villa look to climb out of the relegation zone tonight .
Villa have two games-in-hand over their relegation rivals but are 19th in the Premier League table with only 11 games of the season remaining after results went against them at the weekend.
And Smith has revealed the thinking behind handing Hourihane an 11th start of the campaign.
"Conor's impressed over the last couple of games when he's come on," Smith told Sky Sports pre-match.
"He's been starved of games over the period since New Year and he deserves a recall so I thought I'd put him in there."


birminghammail--2020-03-09--Full list of every coronavirus case in Midlands after Wolverhampton patient dies

This is a full list of each and every coronavirus case in the Midlands as of Monday , March 9 .
The death was the fourth in the UK - though , sadly , that total has now risen once again , to five .
A woman in Berkshire died last Thursday , before a man in Milton Keynes died the following day , as well as a patient in Manchester .
Wolverhampton has seen two cases of coronavirus confirmed today , with one in Dudley .
Cases are also rising across Gloucestershire , Leicestershire and Warwickshire , as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ total of cases remains one .
We have broken down the full list to include all the confirmed cases in England , according to Public Health England , along with the exact number of patients who have tested positive .
As of 9am on Monday , 319 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the UK , up from 273 at the same point on Sunday , while five people have died in British hospitals .
The latest patient was in their seventies and was unwell with a number of significant and long-term @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Helier Hospital in Carshalton , south London .
During a London press conference , Prof Whitty said : `` We are expecting the numbers to increase initially slowly but really quite fast after a while and we have to catch it before the upswing begins .
`` We are now very close to the time , probably within the next 10 to 14 days , when the modelling would imply we should move to a situation where everybody with even minor respiratory tract infections or a fever should be self-isolating for a period @ @ @ @ @

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This is a full list of each and every coronavirus case in the Midlands as of Monday, March 9.
A Wolverhampton patient tragically died on Monday, having contracted COVID-19.
The death was the fourth in the UK - though, sadly, that total has now risen once again, to five.
A woman in Berkshire died last Thursday, before a man in Milton Keynes died the following day, as well as a patient in Manchester.
Wolverhampton has seen two cases of coronavirus confirmed today, with one in Dudley.
Cases are also rising across Gloucestershire, Leicestershire and Warwickshire, as well as Coventry.
In Birmingham, the total of cases remains one.
We have broken down the full list to include all the confirmed cases in England, according to Public Health England, along with the exact number of patients who have tested positive.
Birmingham 1
Coventry 2
Derbyshire 4
Dudley 1
Gloucestershire 3
Leicestershire 2
Northamptonshire 4
Nottingham 2
Nottinghamshire 5
Staffordshire 4
Warwickshire 4
Wolverhampton 2
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As of 9am on Monday, 319 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the UK, up from 273 at the same point on Sunday, while five people have died in British hospitals.
The latest patient was in their seventies and was unwell with a number of significant and long-term health conditions. They died at St Helier Hospital in Carshalton, south London.
During a London press conference, Prof Whitty said: "We are expecting the numbers to increase initially slowly but really quite fast after a while and we have to catch it before the upswing begins.
"We are now very close to the time, probably within the next 10 to 14 days, when the modelling would imply we should move to a situation where everybody with even minor respiratory tract infections or a fever should be self-isolating for a period of seven days."


birminghammail--2020-03-10--Burger King is giving customers two burgers and two portions of fries for £3.49

Burger King is helping you stretch your pennies that little bit further this week - with a deal you do n't want to miss .
The fast food giant is among the country 's most popular , with a string of stores across Birmingham .
Burger King operates multiple fast food restaurants across the city - and its customers could find themselves paying less for their meals this week .
Burger King 's app now gives you a voucher that will provide you with two double cheeseburgers and two portions of small fries for just £3.49 .
That means , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work colleague or your best pal fancy teaming up , you 'll pay £1.75 for fries and a double cheeseburger .
Not bad , right ?
After all , you 'd fork out £3 for this on a normal day - and , for just 50p extra , you get DOUBLE the food .
The double cheeseburger is a favourite among Burger King fans .
It is comprised of two flame-grilled beef patties topped with melted American cheese , pickles , mustard , and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun .
To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the vouchers section and redeem the offer .
But only do this en route to the fast food branch - or in the queue .
You see , the voucher will only last 15 minutes before disappearing .

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Burger King is helping you stretch your pennies that little bit further this week - with a deal you don't want to miss.
The fast food giant is among the country's most popular, with a string of stores across Birmingham.
Burger King operates multiple fast food restaurants across the city - and its customers could find themselves paying less for their meals this week.
Burger King's app now gives you a voucher that will provide you with two double cheeseburgers and two portions of small fries for just £3.49.
That means, if you and your S.O, a work colleague or your best pal fancy teaming up, you'll pay £1.75 for fries and a double cheeseburger.
Not bad, right? After all, you'd fork out £3 for this on a normal day - and, for just 50p extra, you get DOUBLE the food.
The double cheeseburger is a favourite among Burger King fans.
It is comprised of two flame-grilled beef patties topped with melted American cheese, pickles, mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun.
To redeem, download the app, head to the vouchers section and redeem the offer.
But only do this en route to the fast food branch - or in the queue.
You see, the voucher will only last 15 minutes before disappearing.
The offer runs until March 15.


birminghammail--2020-03-10--'Where's Jack?' - How weight of carrying Aston Villa is taking its toll on Jack Grealish

Jack Grealish slowly walked over to the select few who stayed until the bitter end at The KP .
His face said it all before he turned his back and headed down the tunnel .
It was another below-par display from the skipper who had his card marked by Ricardo Pereira .
The sheer weight of carrying relegation-threatened Aston Villa is fully taking its toll .
The play-maker , touted with a summer move to Manchester United , has been incredible since the turn of the year , whacking in two goals while continuing to out-perform 10 other team-mates in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ form has dipped below his sky-high standards over the last three matches vs Southampton , Man City at Wembley and at Leicester last night .
What it does show , though , is the fact that others are n't stepping up to the plate .
His Villa pals have been hiding behind him , a player who has been directly involved in 38 per cent of their 34 Premier League goals this term ( seven goals , six assists ) - way more than any other player .
Where the hell is everybody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ calves ca n't do it all himself , you know , as outlined last night where he became the butt of Leicester City fans ' jokes .
`` Grealish , what 's the score ?
Grealish , Grealish , what 's the score ? ''
- was the relentless cry from the home fans , leaving Jack red-faced .
Best pal James Maddison even had words in Grealish 's ear - and it makes you think what actually was said .
`` You 're too good for this lot , '' perhaps .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the goals kept flying in .
Two-goal hero Harvey Barnes outshone Villa 's captain with both playing in the same position - even ex-Villa man Marc Albrighton had a stormer , nicking balls off Villa 's talisman while constantly driving at Matt Targett .
It just was n't Grealish 's night along with nine others in claret shirts .
Marvelous Nakamba did his all and was the only player to come off that pitch with any credit .
As for Villa 's skipper , he needs to get his mojo back if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You can not question his desire and will to win in a Villa shirt but , last night in Leicester , his frustration was there for all to see .
Puzzled , at a loss and questioning his team-mates around him .
His dejected body language was one of 'What am I doing here ? '
as he ran his fingers through his soaking-wet hair .
It 's five defeats on the spin with daunting games against Chelsea , Wolves , champions-in-waiting Liverpool and a resurgent Manchester United to come .
Villa need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most of all , they need others to stand up , step up and to grab games by the scruff of the neck .
The message is this : stop relying on Jack , it 's becoming embarrasing for him and for Villa .

Jack Grealish slowly walked over to the select few who stayed until the bitter end at The KP. His face said it all before he turned his back and headed down the tunnel.
It was another below-par display from the skipper who had his card marked by Ricardo Pereira. The sheer weight of carrying relegation-threatened Aston Villa is fully taking its toll.
The play-maker, touted with a summer move to Manchester United, has been incredible since the turn of the year, whacking in two goals while continuing to out-perform 10 other team-mates in claret and blue.
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Captain Jack's form has dipped below his sky-high standards over the last three matches vs Southampton, Man City at Wembley and at Leicester last night.
What it does show, though, is the fact that others aren't stepping up to the plate. His Villa pals have been hiding behind him, a player who has been directly involved in 38 per cent of their 34 Premier League goals this term (seven goals, six assists) - way more than any other player.
Where the hell is everybody else? The kid with the meaty calves can't do it all himself, you know, as outlined last night where he became the butt of Leicester City fans' jokes. "Grealish, what's the score? Grealish, Grealish, what's the score?" - was the relentless cry from the home fans, leaving Jack red-faced.
Best pal James Maddison even had words in Grealish's ear - and it makes you think what actually was said. "You're too good for this lot," perhaps.
The rain kept hammering down in LE2 and the goals kept flying in. Two-goal hero Harvey Barnes outshone Villa's captain with both playing in the same position - even ex-Villa man Marc Albrighton had a stormer, nicking balls off Villa's talisman while constantly driving at Matt Targett.
It just wasn't Grealish's night along with nine others in claret shirts. Marvelous Nakamba did his all and was the only player to come off that pitch with any credit.
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As for Villa's skipper, he needs to get his mojo back if Villa are to beat the drop. You cannot question his desire and will to win in a Villa shirt but, last night in Leicester, his frustration was there for all to see. Puzzled, at a loss and questioning his team-mates around him. His dejected body language was one of 'What am I doing here?' as he ran his fingers through his soaking-wet hair.
It's five defeats on the spin with daunting games against Chelsea, Wolves, champions-in-waiting Liverpool and a resurgent Manchester United to come. Villa need Grealish more than ever now but, most of all, they need others to stand up, step up and to grab games by the scruff of the neck. The message is this: stop relying on Jack, it's becoming embarrasing for him and for Villa.


birminghammail--2020-03-10--Louise Redknapp tells Lorraine she's 'lucky' to have 'fabulous' ex-husband Jamie

Louise Redknapp has hailed her ex-husband Jamie Redknapp on Lorraine today - calling him `` fabulous '' and declaring herself `` very lucky '' .
The Eternal singer , and former daughter-in-law of ex-Birmingham City manager Harry , spoke to Lorraine Kelly on Tuesday .
On March 10 , Louise was quizzed by the Scottish presenter on the ITV1 daytime favourite over her divorce from the ex-Liverpool star .
Jamie also played for Tottenham and Southampton over his career , with his dad managing Blues , Spurs , Portsmouth , Southampton , West Ham United and QPR .
Louise said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thing anyone will ever go through .
It ’ s the toughest thing I ’ ve ever experienced in my life .
`` Every day is a new challenge with it but , yeah , I have to say , the boys are our priority and moving forward like that is all we can do . ''
On Jamie , she added : `` He is a fabulous dad , I ’ m really lucky .
`` I ’ m actually able to do the job I do because he ’ s so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I know , I have friends who don ’ t have that .
So I 'm really lucky like that .
He ’ s hands on .
He ’ s great . ''
Louise recently returned to the stage , and said : `` It ’ s been lovely to have a passion and actually to be able to do it .
`` For so many years , being a mum and being at home you feel so guilty for actually doing what you want to do .
It ’ s kind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free doing this .
`` I ’ m enjoying it , the kids are happy .
I ’ ve loved music all my life so to go back into it , it fits like a glove . ''
And on her new music , she continued : `` I was , very .
The nice thing about doing this album , I had no expectations , first time round , ‘ Is the second one going to be as big as the first one ?
Is it going to be as big as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I thought , ' I have nothing to lose ' .
I ’ m just going to go for it and I think it ’ s the first time I had lots to write about and things I wanted to say .
I thought , ‘ You know what , even if I just do this for me , it ’ s the most important thing I ’ ve done in a long time because I needed it . ''
Concluding , Louise said : `` My boys see me excited about something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such a positive outlook… for a long time , I feel like I missed out on that… we shouldn ’ t be scared to try and do it . ''

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Louise Redknapp has hailed her ex-husband Jamie Redknapp on Lorraine today - calling him "fabulous" and declaring herself "very lucky".
The Eternal singer, and former daughter-in-law of ex-Birmingham City manager Harry, spoke to Lorraine Kelly on Tuesday.
On March 10, Louise was quizzed by the Scottish presenter on the ITV1 daytime favourite over her divorce from the ex-Liverpool star.
Jamie also played for Tottenham and Southampton over his career, with his dad managing Blues, Spurs, Portsmouth, Southampton, West Ham United and QPR.
Louise said: "It’s the toughest thing anyone will ever go through. It’s the toughest thing I’ve ever experienced in my life.
"Every day is a new challenge with it but, yeah, I have to say, the boys are our priority and moving forward like that is all we can do."
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On Jamie, she added: "He is a fabulous dad, I’m really lucky.
"I’m actually able to do the job I do because he’s so happy to share everything with me which, I know, I have friends who don’t have that. So I'm really lucky like that. He’s hands on. He’s great."
Louise recently returned to the stage, and said: "It’s been lovely to have a passion and actually to be able to do it.
"For so many years, being a mum and being at home you feel so guilty for actually doing what you want to do. It’s kind of nice that I’m guilt free doing this.
"I’m enjoying it, the kids are happy. I’ve loved music all my life so to go back into it, it fits like a glove."
And on her new music, she continued: "I was, very. The nice thing about doing this album, I had no expectations, first time round, ‘Is the second one going to be as big as the first one? Is it going to be as big as Eternal?’
"On this, I thought, 'I have nothing to lose'. I’m just going to go for it and I think it’s the first time I had lots to write about and things I wanted to say. I thought, ‘You know what, even if I just do this for me, it’s the most important thing I’ve done in a long time because I needed it."
Concluding, Louise said: "My boys see me excited about something I love to do which gives them such a positive outlook… for a long time, I feel like I missed out on that… we shouldn’t be scared to try and do it."


birminghammail--2020-03-10--Explained: Why Altior has pulled out of the Cheltenham Festival

Altior has been ruled out of this year 's Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham Festival .
This is after Nicky Henderson , Altior 's trainer announced on Twitter this morning his horse would not be taking part in the feature race tomorrow .
The favourite was going for this third successive win in the race .
He is still hopeful however that Altior will still compete this season .
The 10-year-old was found to be lame on Sunday morning and despite showing progress towards a recovery , the festival has come around too quickly .
Altior was aiming to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to claim three Queen Mother Champion Chase titles .
In a statement on Twitter Nicky Henderson said : `` Sadly we have had to finally admit deafeat with Altior and therefore scratch him from the Champion Chase tomorrow .
`` This is really disappointing as the improvement yesterday was so encouraging that we were optimistic of getting there .
`` That improvement did not continue last night and it is only fair to hi m and everybody else to reluctantly withdraw '' .
It has also been announced there are two more non-runners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Ultima Handcap Chase at 2.5opm , while in the Nothern Trust Company Novices ' Handicap Chase at 4.50pm , Mellow Ben will not run .

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Altior has been ruled out of this year's Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham Festival.
This is after Nicky Henderson, Altior's trainer announced on Twitter this morning his horse would not be taking part in the feature race tomorrow.
The favourite was going for this third successive win in the race. He is still hopeful however that Altior will still compete this season.
The 10-year-old was found to be lame on Sunday morning and despite showing progress towards a recovery, the festival has come around too quickly.
Altior was aiming to become the first horse since Badsworth Boy to claim three Queen Mother Champion Chase titles.
In a statement on Twitter Nicky Henderson said: "Sadly we have had to finally admit deafeat with Altior and therefore scratch him from the Champion Chase tomorrow.
"This is really disappointing as the improvement yesterday was so encouraging that we were optimistic of getting there.
"That improvement did not continue last night and it is only fair to hi m and everybody else to reluctantly withdraw".
It has also been announced there are two more non-runners for today. General Principal is out of the Ultima Handcap Chase at 2.50pm, while in the Nothern Trust Company Novices' Handicap Chase at 4.50pm, Mellow Ben will not run.


birminghammail--2020-03-10--Six new laws coming in April 2020 and how you'll be affected by them

April is fast approaching - and , with it , comes a whole host of law changes you need to be aware of .
The fourth month of the year is just a few weeks away , and it is essential to remember all the changes to the law that are expected .
Guidance has been issued over six impending employment law changes - and what employers need to do in response to this .
These are the are six critical areas employers need to think about .
Kate Palmer , Associate Director of Advisory at global employment law consultancy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The provision of SMTs will become a day one right for employees and workers from 6 April 2020 .
SMTs also need to contain additional details for the first time , including entitlement to family-friendly leave , clarification of any probationary periods and confirmation of which specific days and times individuals are required to work .
The holiday pay reference period , which is used to calculate the average pay of those who work irregular hours , will be extended from 12 to 52 weeks from 6 April 2020 .
It will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ employees ’ working time throughout the year , including overtime , to ensure they are correctly remunerated while on annual leave .
Organisations will no longer be able to make use of Swedish derogation contracts from 6 April 2020 as these contracts , which allow agencies to avoid providing agency workers with equal pay after 12 weeks ’ of an assignment , will become unlawful .
Furthermore , all workers currently engaged on this type of contract will need to be provided with a statement confirming this is no longer the case by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 , agency work-seekers will have a right to receive a key information document to help them make informed choices about the work they accept .
This document is required to clarify specific matters , including the type of contract the worker is employed under and their minimum rate of pay .
National minimum wage ( NMW ) generally increases every April , and this year is no different .
From 1 April 2020 , all rates are to go up , with staff aged 25 and over now entitled to £8.72 per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leave , such as maternity leave , is to increase to £151.20 per week from 5 April 2020 .
Furthermore , awards for unfair dismissal are also to increase from 6 April 2020 , with the compensatory award to be a maximum of £88,519 , or 52 weeks of pay , whichever is lower .
The right to parental bereavement leave will also become effective from 6 April 2020 .
This will provide qualifying parents with the entitlement to two weeks of paid bereavement leave following the death of a child under the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set at the same rates as other forms of family leave

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April is fast approaching - and, with it, comes a whole host of law changes you need to be aware of.
The fourth month of the year is just a few weeks away, and it is essential to remember all the changes to the law that are expected.
Guidance has been issued over six impending employment law changes - and what employers need to do in response to this.
These are the are six critical areas employers need to think about.
Kate Palmer, Associate Director of Advisory at global employment law consultancy, Peninsula, has revealed all:
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Statement of main terms (SMTs)
The provision of SMTs will become a day one right for employees and workers from 6 April 2020. SMTs also need to contain additional details for the first time, including entitlement to family-friendly leave, clarification of any probationary periods and confirmation of which specific days and times individuals are required to work.
Extension of the holiday pay reference period
The holiday pay reference period, which is used to calculate the average pay of those who work irregular hours, will be extended from 12 to 52 weeks from 6 April 2020. It will be necessary for employers to keep track of employees’ working time throughout the year, including overtime, to ensure they are correctly remunerated while on annual leave.
End of Swedish derogation contracts
Organisations will no longer be able to make use of Swedish derogation contracts from 6 April 2020 as these contracts, which allow agencies to avoid providing agency workers with equal pay after 12 weeks’ of an assignment, will become unlawful.
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Furthermore, all workers currently engaged on this type of contract will need to be provided with a statement confirming this is no longer the case by 30 April 2020.
Agency Workers ‘Key facts’ page
From 6 April 2020, agency work-seekers will have a right to receive a key information document to help them make informed choices about the work they accept. This document is required to clarify specific matters, including the type of contract the worker is employed under and their minimum rate of pay.
Increase to minimum wage
National minimum wage (NMW) generally increases every April, and this year is no different. From 1 April 2020, all rates are to go up, with staff aged 25 and over now entitled to £8.72 per hour. Weeks’ pay for family leave, such as maternity leave, is to increase to £151.20 per week from 5 April 2020. Furthermore, awards for unfair dismissal are also to increase from 6 April 2020, with the compensatory award to be a maximum of £88,519, or 52 weeks of pay, whichever is lower.
Parental bereavement leave
The right to parental bereavement leave will also become effective from 6 April 2020 . This will provide qualifying parents with the entitlement to two weeks of paid bereavement leave following the death of a child under the age of 18. Pay will be set at the same rates as other forms of family leave


birminghammail--2020-03-10--Aston Villa news & transfers: Jack Grealish transfer update issued as Pundit slams referee

Hello and welcome to Tuesday 's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive .
We will be keeping you up to @ @ @ @ @ news , reaction and fallout Villa Park as Dean Smith 's side attempt to recover @ @ @ @ @ loss to Leicester City .
Pepe Reina 's mistake and a VAR call gave the @ @ @ @ @ victory .
Now , after their Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City last weekend @ @ @ @ @ now solely concentrated on surviving in the Premier League - a task made slightly harder @ @ @ @ @ loss at the King Power Stadium .
Next up , Villa take on Chelsea at @ @ @ @ @ 'll be bringing you all the preview material you need ahead of the match as @ @ @ @ @ three points separate the Villans from safety , and the side have a game in @ @ @ @ @ all to play for .
So make sure you follow all the action on today @ @ @ @

Hello and welcome to Tuesday's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive.
It was another weekend without a fixture for Dean Smith's side as coronavirus continues to spread across the UK.
Games were initially suspended until April 4 but after a meeting between league bosses, it was announced last week football is suspended until the end of April.
We'll keep you up to date on the latest developments surrounding the resumption of the league, as well as any other Villa news, updates and transfer rumours - as well as how COVID-19 is affecting fans.
So make sure you follow all the action on today's blog below...


birminghammail--2020-03-10--NEC Photography Show in Birmingham postponed over coronavirus

The Photography Show due to take place at the NEC has been postponed due to the threat of coronavirus .
A tweet has been sent out by the organisers confirming the move , as the number of UK cases related to COVID-19 reaches beyond 300 .
Five deaths have been confirmed .
The tweet reads : `` We have been closely following government advice for the past weeks , yet we recognise the concerns many of you have regarding Coronavirus . ''
It adds : `` Your safety is our utmost concern & as a result we 've decided to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September . ''
The Photography Show & The Video Show Team says : `` We are incredibly disappointed that we 've had to take this action so close to the event opening . ''
The statement from the organisers say : `` However , it became clear that the recent acceleration in Covid19 cases in the UK has led to heightened concerns for all participants and the show would be negatively impacted from all perspectives should we have proceeded . ''
They continued : `` We understand how important the show is both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ view so we are pleased that we are able to postpone to September when we are hopeful that the threat of Covid19 will have significantly rescinded .
`` Please bear with us while we make all the necessary arrangements to facilitate this move and contact all participants . ''
In an email to ticket holders , organisers pleaded : `` Please bear with us while we try to establish new dates .
We will be in touch with all our visitors as soon as we have more information about when this incredible show @ @ @ @

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The Photography Show due to take place at the NEC has been postponed due to the threat of coronavirus.
A tweet has been sent out by the organisers confirming the move, as the number of UK cases related to COVID-19 reaches beyond 300. Five deaths have been confirmed.
The tweet reads: "We have been closely following government advice for the past weeks, yet we recognise the concerns many of you have regarding Coronavirus."
It adds: "Your safety is our utmost concern & as a result we've decided to postpone this year’s events until September."
The Photography Show & The Video Show Team says: "We are incredibly disappointed that we've had to take this action so close to the event opening."
The statement from the organisers say: "However, it became clear that the recent acceleration in Covid19 cases in the UK has led to heightened concerns for all participants and the show would be negatively impacted from all perspectives should we have proceeded."
They continued: "We understand how important the show is both from an industry and community point of view so we are pleased that we are able to postpone to September when we are hopeful that the threat of Covid19 will have significantly rescinded.
"Please bear with us while we make all the necessary arrangements to facilitate this move and contact all participants."
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In an email to ticket holders, organisers pleaded: "Please bear with us while we try to establish new dates. We will be in touch with all our visitors as soon as we have more information about when this incredible show will happen."


birminghammail--2020-03-10--'The very top' - The Birmingham City starlet dazzling Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest

Barely a week goes by without another of Europe ’ s footballing aristocrats being linked with Birmingham City wonderboy Jude Bellingham .
The 16-year-old has taken the Championship by storm , in fact not just the Championship – the teenager is currently the talk of English football .
His breakthrough has been the story of Blues ’ 2019/2020 campaign – as have the mouth-watering sums attached to his name .
There was speculation about his future in January – and there are already stories about what might happen in the summer .
It has been claimed that Bellingham would prefer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , should he leave Birmingham City this summer .
But on March 9 Bellingham visited United 's training ground Carrington as the Red Devils hoped to steal a march on rival suitors .
Blues writer Brian Dick examines this , what ’ s been said about him and identifies just what makes him so special .
First up – who is he ?
He is a 16-year-old midfielder who has been at Birmingham City ’ s academy since the age of seven .
He was born in Stourbridge .
As a 15-year-old he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club ’ s Under 23s and in March 2019 he was named 19th man for the trip to West Brom .
In August 2019 , at the age of 16 years , 38 days , he became the club ’ s youngest ever first-team player when he appeared in the Carabao Cup loss at Portsmouth .
He made his home debut on August 31 against Stoke City .
When he scored a deflected goal in a 2–1 win to become Blues ’ youngest ever goalscorer , at the age of 16 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ won the English Football League ’ s Young Player of the Month award .
He ’ s operated as a deep-lying central midfielder in a 4-2-3-1 , he ’ s played as a No .
10 in the same system , he ’ s played centre mid in a 4-4-2 and on both wings .
He is yet to play in defence or in goal but he ’ d probably be good at that too .
He is most effective playing in attacking positions where his pace , power and technique surprises opponents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ touch is so assured the only times he ever loses possession are if he is too composed or taking too long in the hurly-burly of the Championship .
He can pick a pass , time a run , finish a chance , it ’ s all a bit easy for him .
Physically , like all ‘ next level ’ athletes he seems to glide around the pitch , he can leave opponents in his slipstream without appearing to change stride or direction .
He ’ s very mature in terms of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ever , knocked off the ball .
How good is he ?
I honestly think we ’ ll look back at this season in five or ten years time and remember it in the same way those who saw Trevor Francis ’ early matches do now - as the evolution of something remarkable .
Ask any manager about him and the common response is ‘ no limits , no ceiling , as good as he wants to be ’ .
There have been plenty of matches when he ’ s been Blues ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for driving the team on .
At 16 .
Whatever anyone ’ s willing to pay .
Blues have knocked back a bid of £25million for him , since when the sums quoted in the national media have doubled .
There was a report in early February claiming Manchester United and Chelsea would be willing to part with £50m for him , only £15m in add-ons .
The market is absolutely on fire – helped not only by his potential and form – but by the fact there was so many clubs so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as United and Chelsea , the likes of Liverpool , Manchester City , Arsenal , Bayern Munich , Borussia Dortmund and even Barcelona are claimed to have watched him .
What have the pundits said ?
“ I ’ ve watched him a lot live this season and , yeah , he has got everything .
`` He is a good midfielder player but he scores goals as well , he puts himself in good positions .
“ At that age , he is a leader as well and he ’ s not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when they need it .
He ’ s going to the very top.
” “ I used to bring Jude down to my office at home games just to say ‘ Hello ’ because I knew how good he was .
“ It was a bit of tactic to make sure he didn ’ t leave but he said hello to me so it must have worked a little bit .
“ He ’ s got great awareness , he ’ s got a great understanding of the game .
He uses his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s out of that position .
“ He wants to go forward all the time .
Again , he wants to play forward , he wants to play and dribble into these areas .
`` He ’ s always looking to be progressive .
That ’ s the bit I like about him so much .
He ’ s got an eye for goal .
“ They ’ ve developed a lot of players here at Birmingham but they believe he could be the best one yet.
” “ This kid has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look 16 .
He looks like a man already .
He ’ s aggressive .
`` He puts a tackle in .
He can score goals and he can sit as a holding midfielder .
“ At 16 years old , I would have loved to have played for a club like Manchester United .
I ’ m going .
I ’ m walking .
“ Tell me where to go .
Then you can loan me back to Birmingham .
And it ’ s big money that the club are making .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ There is a lot to like about him .
Very early days in his career but he has bags of potential , it is about keeping his feet on the ground .
It ’ s about him working very hard .
“ I heard him speak about the influence of some of the senior players around him , like your David Davis and your Jutkiewicz ’ s and so on and so forth , so he is listening to these senior players .
“ It does seem like he has his head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a really good thing for Birmingham.
” Speaking to the club programme over Christmas Bellingham came across as a mature and focused young man .
“ The way the boys have integrated me into the team have made it comfortable for me to go out and perform .
“ At the start of the season I thought I would have been lucky to get half or even a quarter of the minutes I ’ ve got .
“ Pep ( Clotet ) has put a lot of trust in me and I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ d like to think I ’ ve repaid him as well .
“ You always dream of being a professional footballer , but you don ’ t know how quickly it can happen or if you ’ re ever going to be able to do it at the club you want to do it at .
“ So , I ’ m very grateful for how my journey has gone .
`` It was only last year that I was playing Under-18s football , so it ’ s all happened so quickly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” What has Pep Clotet said ?
Speaking at the height of the January transfer window frenzy Clotet said : '' I think he is happy in this club and is helping us to build something and is helping us to build a dream to improve our football style as we saw in the first half .
“ We are doing it with youth , giving them that opportunity .
Jude is helping us on this .
Jude is very focused on his job and I have never seen him distracted .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
From the beginning he has been watched since he was 13 or 14 .
`` For the Middlesbrough game half of Europe was here .
He is used to it and I am used to it .
`` I have always said it is very good that clubs show interest in our players because this means that we have good players .
`` I think Jude is very happy with what he ’ s doing , we are very happy with him , he ’ s growing and I see him very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s his club , his people he is living a dream that comes from the work that he and a lot of people in the academy put together to reach this level .
He understands that .
”

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Jude Bellingham looks to have made a decision on the next step of his career - with the Birmingham City youngster set to join Borussia Dortmund.
The deal, which will see Manchester United miss out on one of the most sought-after teenagers in world football, is yet to be completed - but it does look like the 17-year-old will indeed be taking the same career path as Jadon Sancho.
His breakthrough has been the story of Blues’ 2019/2020 campaign – as have the mouth-watering sums attached to his name.
There was speculation about his future in January – and speculation didn't stop when the window closed.
On March 9 Bellingham visited United's training ground Carrington as the Red Devils hoped to steal a march on rival suitors.
But it looks like Dortmund and the Bundesliga await.
Blues writer Brian Dick examines his career so far, what’s been said about him and identifies just what makes him so special.
First up – who is he?
His background
He is a 17-year-old midfielder who has been at Birmingham City’s academy since the age of seven. He was born in Stourbridge.
As a 15-year-old he scored the winner on his debut for the club’s Under 23s and in March 2019 he was named 19th man for the trip to West Brom.
In August 2019, at the age of 16 years, 38 days, he became the club’s youngest ever first-team player when he appeared in the Carabao Cup loss at Portsmouth.
He made his home debut on August 31 against Stoke City. When he scored a deflected goal in a 2–1 win to become Blues’ youngest ever goalscorer, at the age of 16 years and 63 days.
In November he won the English Football League’s Young Player of the Month award.
He hasn’t looked back since.
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Where’s he played?
He’s operated as a deep-lying central midfielder in a 4-2-3-1, he’s played as a No. 10 in the same system, he’s played centre mid in a 4-4-2 and on both wings. He is yet to play in defence or in goal but he’d probably be good at that too.
He is most effective playing in attacking positions where his pace, power and technique surprises opponents.
He is technically sublime, his touch is so assured the only times he ever loses possession are if he is too composed or taking too long in the hurly-burly of the Championship.
He can pick a pass, time a run, finish a chance, it’s all a bit easy for him.
Physically, like all ‘next level’ athletes he seems to glide around the pitch, he can leave opponents in his slipstream without appearing to change stride or direction.
He’s very mature in terms of his body shape and is rarely, if ever, knocked off the ball.
(Image: TIM EASTHOPE/BIRMINGHAM MAIL)
How good is he?
He is a generational talent.
I honestly think we’ll look back at this season in five or ten years time and remember it in the same way those who saw Trevor Francis’ early matches do now - as the evolution of something remarkable.
Ask any manager about him and the common response is ‘no limits, no ceiling, as good as he wants to be’.
There have been plenty of matches when he’s been Blues’ best player - the one taking responsibility for driving the team on. Most of them at just 16-years-old.
(Image: TIM EASTHOPE/BIRMINGHAM MAIL)
What’s he worth?
Whatever anyone’s willing to pay. Blues were said to have knocked back a bid of £25million for Bellingham in January, since when the economics of football have changed.
There was a report in early February claiming Manchester United and Chelsea would be willing to part with £50m for him, only £15m in add-ons.
The market was on fire – helped not only by his potential and form – but by the fact there were many clubs so obviously interested in him.
As well as United and Dortmund, the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Bayern Munich and even Barcelona are claimed to have watched him.
What have the pundits said?
They’ve gushed.
Kevin Phillips
“I’ve watched him a lot live this season and, yeah, he has got everything.
"He is a good midfielder player but he scores goals as well, he puts himself in good positions.
“At that age, he is a leader as well and he’s not afraid to give people a telling off when they need it. He’s going to the very top.”
Gary Rowett
“I used to bring Jude down to my office at home games just to say ‘Hello’ because I knew how good he was.
“It was a bit of tactic to make sure he didn’t leave but he said hello to me so it must have worked a little bit.
“He’s got great awareness, he’s got a great understanding of the game. He uses his body here, quick feet and he’s out of that position.
“He wants to go forward all the time. Again, he wants to play forward, he wants to play and dribble into these areas.
"He’s always looking to be progressive. That’s the bit I like about him so much. He’s got an eye for goal.
“They’ve developed a lot of players here at Birmingham but they believe he could be the best one yet.”
Clinton Morrison
“This kid has got everything and he doesn’t look 16. He looks like a man already. He’s aggressive.
"He puts a tackle in. He can score goals and he can sit as a holding midfielder.
“At 16 years old, I would have loved to have played for a club like Manchester United. I’m going. I’m walking.
“Tell me where to go. Then you can loan me back to Birmingham. And it’s big money that the club are making. He has come through the academy.”
Don Goodman
“There is a lot to like about him. Very early days in his career but he has bags of potential, it is about keeping his feet on the ground. It’s about him working very hard.
“I heard him speak about the influence of some of the senior players around him, like your David Davis and your Jutkiewicz’s and so on and so forth, so he is listening to these senior players.
“It does seem like he has his head screwed on and that can only be a really good thing for Birmingham.”
What’s he said?
Speaking to the club programme over Christmas Bellingham came across as a mature and focused young man.
“The way the boys have integrated me into the team have made it comfortable for me to go out and perform.
“At the start of the season I thought I would have been lucky to get half or even a quarter of the minutes I’ve got.
“Pep (Clotet) has put a lot of trust in me and I’m very grateful for that and I’d like to think I’ve repaid him as well.
(Image: TIM EASTHOPE/BIRMINGHAM MAIL)
“You always dream of being a professional footballer, but you don’t know how quickly it can happen or if you’re ever going to be able to do it at the club you want to do it at.
“So, I’m very grateful for how my journey has gone.
"It was only last year that I was playing Under-18s football, so it’s all happened so quickly in the space of half a year.”
What has Pep Clotet said?
Speaking last week the outgoing head coach said: "It’s difficult for me to say what would be best for him because it is a very personal opinion.
“I would love for him to keep being here at Birmingham, if not Birmingham as close as possible to the English game because I love the English game.
"I understand as well there are opportunities abroad where the development of the player which is something that must be considered as well.
“The only thing I would say is that whatever he picks or wherever he goes he takes the same ambition he has here, the same pride, the same focus on being better and helping the team.”


birminghammail--2020-03-10--'Apologise' - Lisa Nandy and Piers Morgan in furious GMB row over transgender rights

Lisa Nandy became embroiled in a heated row with TV presenter Piers Morgan over the issue of transgender rights .
The Wigan MP demanded the Good Morning Britain host apologise after he repeatedly asked her to say whether she felt it was `` unfair '' for athletes who now identify as female to compete in women 's sport .
Ms Nandy , who has backed pledges from the Labour Campaign for Trans Rights that call for the expulsion of transphobic members from the party , said it was for sporting bodies to establish a commission to discuss the issue .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` straight answer '' and pressed her again , citing the example of New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard , a transgender woman who is now targeting selection for the Olympics having previously competed as a male weightlifter .
He also posed a hypothetical question over whether world record-holding sprinter Usain Bolt should be allowed to compete against women if he decided to transition .
Ms Nandy accused Morgan of being `` irresponsible '' and pitting women 's rights against trans rights .
She said : `` It 's for sport to have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out where those boundaries are .
`` I will not allow this to become a zero sum battle between two groups of people .
`` I will tell you why , because you are doing what too many people have done in this debate - you have created more heat and less light .
`` It 's just simply nonsense , it 's a straw man . ''
She added : `` I 'm giving you a straight answer , I 'm saying you are setting up a straw man in order to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It has a real world impact and you need to stop it .
`` You are attacking some of the most marginalised people in the country . ''
Morgan insisted he was `` not attacking transgender rights '' and again demanded Nandy say whether she felt it was fair for trans athletes with `` superior strength and power '' to enter in women 's competitions .
As the GMB jingle played the show into an advert break , the pair continued to talk over each other and Nandy said : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heated debate started when Morgan had asked Ms Nandy if she agreed with her Labour colleague Dawn Butler , who he said had told the show recently that children are born without sex .
Ms Nandy replied that when babies are born , they are `` designated '' a biological sex , which is `` determined by their physical attributes '' .
`` It 's not for me to tell people who they are , '' she said .
The timeline of Pride in the UK 1970 - The UK 's first gay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Highbury Fields , London .
1972 - The UK 's first official Gay Pride Rally attracts 1,000 people to march from Hyde Park to Trafalgar Square on July 1 .
The date was chosen to commemorate the anniversary of New York 's Stonewall Pride March of 1969 .
1981 - The Pride March moved to Huddersfield for one year only in support of the Gemini gay Club .
1983 - The marches were renamed to become Lesbian and Gay Pride .
1988 - Section 28 is introduced to stop teachers from educating pupils @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of LGBT rights group Stonewall .
1996 - Members of the Pride Trust voted to rename the event Lesbian , Gay , Bisexual and Transgender Pride and becomes the largest free music festival in Europe .
2000 - A plaque was unveiled in Highbury Fields to honor the first Pride March .
2004 - Pride in London is formed and a politically rally takes place after every March .
2013 - Parliament passes the Marriages Act for same-sex couples in England and Wales .
2014 - The first same-sex marriages in England and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - Paddington Central reveals a tribute to local hero , Alan Turing the pioneer of modern computing who broke the Enigma code in WWII and saved thousands of lives as a result .
Alan committed suicide in 1952 after being charged with gross indecency for his homosexual relationship with Arnold Murray .
He avoided prison by accepting chemical castration .
The charges were pardoned in 2013 .
2017 - July 8 marked 50 years since the decriminalisation of homosexuality in England and Wales .
26,000 people attended the parade in London .
Morgan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that suggests there are more than 100 gender identities , to which Ms Nandy replied : `` You could do with watching one . ''
She added : `` People choose their own gender , they choose how to define themselves , I believe . ''
When Morgan repeated that he could choose to identify as a `` two-spirit penguin '' , a claim which drew scores of complaints last September , Ms Nandy joked it would be a `` dramatic improvement '' .
The issue of trans rights has become the subject @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and even prompted former Labour prime minister Tony Blair to warn the party should not fight the `` culture war '' on trans rights .

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Lisa Nandy became embroiled in a heated row with TV presenter Piers Morgan over the issue of transgender rights.
The Wigan MP demanded the Good Morning Britain host apologise after he repeatedly asked her to say whether she felt it was "unfair" for athletes who now identify as female to compete in women's sport.
Ms Nandy, who has backed pledges from the Labour Campaign for Trans Rights that call for the expulsion of transphobic members from the party, said it was for sporting bodies to establish a commission to discuss the issue.
But Morgan demanded Ms Nandy give a "straight answer" and pressed her again, citing the example of New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard, a transgender woman who is now targeting selection for the Olympics having previously competed as a male weightlifter.
He also posed a hypothetical question over whether world record-holding sprinter Usain Bolt should be allowed to compete against women if he decided to transition.
Ms Nandy accused Morgan of being "irresponsible" and pitting women's rights against trans rights.
She said: "It's for sport to have a proper commission to sit down and work out where those boundaries are.
"I will not allow this to become a zero sum battle between two groups of people.
"I will tell you why, because you are doing what too many people have done in this debate - you have created more heat and less light.
"It's just simply nonsense, it's a straw man."
She added: "I'm giving you a straight answer, I'm saying you are setting up a straw man in order to to pit one group against another.
"It has a real world impact and you need to stop it.
"You are attacking some of the most marginalised people in the country."
Morgan insisted he was "not attacking transgender rights" and again demanded Nandy say whether she felt it was fair for trans athletes with "superior strength and power" to enter in women's competitions.
As the GMB jingle played the show into an advert break, the pair continued to talk over each other and Nandy said: "I want you to apologise."
The heated debate started when Morgan had asked Ms Nandy if she agreed with her Labour colleague Dawn Butler, who he said had told the show recently that children are born without sex.
Ms Nandy replied that when babies are born, they are "designated" a biological sex, which is "determined by their physical attributes".
"It's not for me to tell people who they are," she said.
The timeline of Pride in the UK 1970 - The UK's first gay rally took place on November 27 in Highbury Fields, London. 1972 - The UK's first official Gay Pride Rally attracts 1,000 people to march from Hyde Park to Trafalgar Square on July 1. The date was chosen to commemorate the anniversary of New York's Stonewall Pride March of 1969. 1981 - The Pride March moved to Huddersfield for one year only in support of the Gemini gay Club. 1983 - The marches were renamed to become Lesbian and Gay Pride. 1988 - Section 28 is introduced to stop teachers from educating pupils on gay relationship leading to the formation of LGBT rights group Stonewall. 1996 - Members of the Pride Trust voted to rename the event Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride and becomes the largest free music festival in Europe. 2000 - A plaque was unveiled in Highbury Fields to honor the first Pride March. 2003 - Section 28 is repealed. 2004 - Pride in London is formed and a politically rally takes place after every March. 2013 - Parliament passes the Marriages Act for same-sex couples in England and Wales. 2014 - The first same-sex marriages in England and Wales take place in March. 2016 - Paddington Central reveals a tribute to local hero, Alan Turing the pioneer of modern computing who broke the Enigma code in WWII and saved thousands of lives as a result. Alan committed suicide in 1952 after being charged with gross indecency for his homosexual relationship with Arnold Murray. He avoided prison by accepting chemical castration. The charges were pardoned in 2013. 2017 - July 8 marked 50 years since the decriminalisation of homosexuality in England and Wales. 26,000 people attended the parade in London.
Morgan asked her about a BBC Teach video that suggests there are more than 100 gender identities, to which Ms Nandy replied: "You could do with watching one."
She added: "People choose their own gender, they choose how to define themselves, I believe."
When Morgan repeated that he could choose to identify as a "two-spirit penguin", a claim which drew scores of complaints last September, Ms Nandy joked it would be a "dramatic improvement".
The issue of trans rights has become the subject of debate in the Labour leadership contest and even prompted former Labour prime minister Tony Blair to warn the party should not fight the "culture war" on trans rights.