birminghammail--2020-01-17--Marks and Spencer selling giant Tomahawk steaks for Valentine's Day

The supermarket has launched a massive 950g Tomahawk ribeye steak ahead of February 14 , 2020 .
M & S operates multiple stores across Birmingham and throughout the Midlands - with plenty more across the rest of the UK .
The steak was previously launched as a limited edition for Father 's Day last year and M & S is clearly proud of the massive meat meal .
It said : `` The bone remains for presentation adding that extra wow factor to the dinner table and the steak is hand butchered and matured for a minimum of 21 days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the highest quality .
Perfect for sharing , it can be cooked on the BBQ ( or in the oven British weather dependent ) . ''
The cuts are on sale for £15 on the M & S website and is being described as the 'Daddy of all steaks ' .
One customer said : `` Great quality and value , it actually served four and was plenty to go round . ''
Another said : `` Full of flavour ( but ) sadly because of its size I couldn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what I couldn ’ t eat to my Jack Russell Jim who loved every mouthful . ''
You can order the M & S steak here .

M&S is selling a Tomahawk steak for Valentine's Day.
The supermarket has launched a massive 950g Tomahawk ribeye steak ahead of February 14, 2020.
M&S operates multiple stores across Birmingham and throughout the Midlands - with plenty more across the rest of the UK.
The steak was previously launched as a limited edition for Father's Day last year and M&S is clearly proud of the massive meat meal.
It said: "The bone remains for presentation adding that extra wow factor to the dinner table and the steak is hand butchered and matured for a minimum of 21 days ensuring juicy, tender and succulent meat of the highest quality. Perfect for sharing, it can be cooked on the BBQ (or in the oven British weather dependent)."
The cuts are on sale for £15 on the M&S website and is being described as the 'Daddy of all steaks'.
One customer said: "Great quality and value, it actually served four and was plenty to go round."
Another said: "Full of flavour (but) sadly because of its size I couldn’t eat it all and had to give what I couldn’t eat to my Jack Russell Jim who loved every mouthful."
You can order the M&S steak here.


birminghammail--2020-01-17--Football agents and ex-Barnsley assistant spared jail over bribery offences

Two football agents and a coach convicted of bribery offences following an undercover newspaper investigation have received suspended prison sentences @ @ @ @ @ , the former assistant head coach of Barnsley Football Club , was sentenced to 12 @ @ @ @ @ months , after being found guilty of two charges of receiving or accepting a bribe @ @ @ @ @ Act 2000 .
Football agent Dax Price , 48 , of Sittingbourne , Kent , @ @ @ @ @ , suspended for 18 months , after being convicted of two charges of offering or @ @ @ @ @ the same act .
Giuseppe `` Pino '' Pagliara , 64 , of Bury , @ @ @ @ @ originally from Italy , was given a two-year sentence , suspended for two years , @ @ @ @ @ of two charges of offering or promising a bribe .
The trio , who were @ @ @ @ @ undercover investigation by the Daily Telegraph into corruption in football , were sentenced by Judge @ @ @ @ @ Crown Court .

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Two football agents and a coach convicted of bribery offences following an undercover newspaper investigation have received suspended prison sentences.
Tommy Wright, 54, the former assistant head coach of Barnsley Football Club, was sentenced to 12 months, suspended for 12 months, after being found guilty of two charges of receiving or accepting a bribe in contravention of the Bribery Act 2000.
Football agent Dax Price, 48, of Sittingbourne, Kent, was handed an 18-month sentence, suspended for 18 months, after being convicted of two charges of offering or promising a bribe contrary to the same act.
Giuseppe "Pino" Pagliara, 64, of Bury, Greater Manchester, another agent originally from Italy, was given a two-year sentence, suspended for two years, after also being found guilty of two charges of offering or promising a bribe.
The trio, who were brought to trial after an undercover investigation by the Daily Telegraph into corruption in football, were sentenced by Judge Jeffrey Pegden QC at Southwark Crown Court.


birminghammail--2020-01-17--Manager fumes over Christian Benteke transfer suggestion amid Aston Villa interest

An angry Roy Hodgson has described the idea of Crystal Palace loaning Christian Benteke to France this month as ‘ ludicrous ’ .
The striker has been heavily linked with a return to Aston Villa while Ligue 1 club Bordeaux are said to have been exploring a potential loan deal .
Benteke enjoyed his best top-flight form at Villa , scoring 49 goals in just 101 appearances after being snapped up from Belgian side Genk in 2012 .
Bordeaux ’ s links with Benteke were brought up at Hodgson ’ s press conference on Friday and the Palace manager ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t believe I am being asked the question , '' he told football.london .
`` I can ’ t believe someone is going to suggest that we are considering loaning out a player who could be considered as one of our best players to a club in France .
`` I find it hard to believe .
When I ask a question I sometimes wonder if it is worth asking .
It is not quite as ludicrous as Wilf Zaha being loaned to Bayern Munich , but it is about ten @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has reportedly been offered to Villa as part of their search to add to Dean Smith 's options in attack .
Having cost around £7m eight years ago , they made a massive profit on the forward when he was sold to Liverpool for £32.5m after avoiding relegation under Tim Sherwood .
Benteke bagged an impressive 27 goals in his first two seasons after leaving the club but that streak soon deserted the forward , who has scored just four times in the Premier League since December 2017 .

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An angry Roy Hodgson has described the idea of Crystal Palace loaning Christian Benteke to France this month as ‘ludicrous’.
The striker has been heavily linked with a return to Aston Villa while Ligue 1 club Bordeaux are said to have been exploring a potential loan deal.
Benteke enjoyed his best top-flight form at Villa, scoring 49 goals in just 101 appearances after being snapped up from Belgian side Genk in 2012.
Bordeaux’s links with Benteke were brought up at Hodgson’s press conference on Friday and the Palace manager’s response was firm.
"I can’t believe I am being asked the question," he told football.london. "I can’t believe someone is going to suggest that we are considering loaning out a player who could be considered as one of our best players to a club in France.
"I find it hard to believe. When I ask a question I sometimes wonder if it is worth asking. It is not quite as ludicrous as Wilf Zaha being loaned to Bayern Munich, but it is about ten per cent less ludicrous."
Benteke has reportedly been offered to Villa as part of their search to add to Dean Smith's options in attack.
Having cost around £7m eight years ago, they made a massive profit on the forward when he was sold to Liverpool for £32.5m after avoiding relegation under Tim Sherwood.
Benteke bagged an impressive 27 goals in his first two seasons after leaving the club but that streak soon deserted the forward, who has scored just four times in the Premier League since December 2017.


birminghammail--2020-01-17--Imperial War Museum 'evacuated' with police 'everywhere' amid serious incident

The Imperial War Museum in London has been evacuated today ( Friday , January 17 ) , amid a serious incident .
The tourist attraction is reportedly in `` lockdown '' with reports of police `` everywhere '' from social media users .
Twitter and Facebook was awash with comments as the incident unfolded .
The story is currently developing and BirminghamLive will be updating this story .
Keep refreshing for the latest .
The Imperial War Museum tweeted today : `` IWM London has been evacuated this afternoon for safety precautions and is currently closed .
We apologise for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' The tourist attraction , situated in the capital , issued the tweet shortly before 3pm GMT .
`` Evacuated from the Imperial War Museum right now .
Loads of police here , '' one Twitter user wrote .
The reports of a suspect device have not yet been confirmed by the Imperial War Museum itself or London 's Metropolitan Police .
Both the Met Police and the Imperial War Museum have been contacted for comment .
`` What is going on at the Imperial War Museum , seems to be in lock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attendance ? ''
a third asked on Twitter at around 2.45pm GMT .
The story is currently developing .

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The Imperial War Museum in London has been evacuated today (Friday, January 17), amid a serious incident.
The tourist attraction is reportedly in "lockdown" with reports of police "everywhere" from social media users.
Twitter and Facebook was awash with comments as the incident unfolded.
The story is currently developing and BirminghamLive will be updating this story. Keep refreshing for the latest.
The Imperial War Museum tweeted today: "IWM London has been evacuated this afternoon for safety precautions and is currently closed. We apologise for any inconvenience that this has caused."
The tourist attraction, situated in the capital, issued the tweet shortly before 3pm GMT.
"Evacuated from the Imperial War Museum right now. Loads of police here," one Twitter user wrote.
"Imperial war museum evacuated cos of suspect device," a second added.
The reports of a suspect device have not yet been confirmed by the Imperial War Museum itself or London's Metropolitan Police.
Both the Met Police and the Imperial War Museum have been contacted for comment.
"What is going on at the Imperial War Museum, seems to be in lock down, even British Transport Police in attendance?" a third asked on Twitter at around 2.45pm GMT.
The story is currently developing.


birminghammail--2020-01-17--Former loanee makes admission about his time at West Brom

Tosin Adarabioyo , the Manchester City defender , admits that he endured ‘ ups and downs ’ during his loan spell with West Brom .
The youngster , who is spending this season on loan at Championship rivals Blackburn Rovers , was signed by Darren Moore last summer , but was ultimately utilised in positions he didn ’ t deem to be his best .
Adarabioyo , who has scored once in his 18 appearances to date , has developed as a centre-half , but he was often deployed at right-back and , on one occasion in the play-off semi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spell with Albion .
While he reasons that it was a steep learning curve , he ’ d have liked more of a crack in the heart of defence at The Hawthorns .
This is your round up of all things West Brom ; the one-stop shop that will keep you updated on the latest goings on at the club and beyond .
Transfers , injuries , match-days and managers , we ’ ve got you covered .
We ’ ll be bringing the very latest on the Baggies throughout the week and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep yourself updated with our handy daily catch up ... • Time for Albion to leave Dwight Gayle and look elsewhere ?
- READ For all your latest WBA news , opinion , analysis and transfer gossip , click here You can follow our West Brom reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com “ It was up and down to be honest , ” Adarabioyo admitted to the Guardian .
“ I was playing out of position : right-back .
I didn ’ t really enjoy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where I play best , but I learned a lot there.
” On this season , and the need to leave the Etihad Stadium once again for more game time , Adarabioyo added : “ I just felt like I needed to go out there and get some more games and prove what I can do .
`` Obviously my aim has always been to get back to City and be a main player in that team .
I felt I needed to go out again because last season I was predominantly playing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get to show what I can do .
”

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Tosin Adarabioyo, the Manchester City defender, admits that he endured ‘ups and downs’ during his loan spell with West Brom.
The youngster, who is spending this season on loan at Championship rivals Blackburn Rovers, was signed by Darren Moore last summer, but was ultimately utilised in positions he didn’t deem to be his best.
Adarabioyo, who has scored once in his 18 appearances to date, has developed as a centre-half, but he was often deployed at right-back and, on one occasion in the play-off semi final, in defensive midfield during his spell with Albion.
While he reasons that it was a steep learning curve, he’d have liked more of a crack in the heart of defence at The Hawthorns.
“It was up and down to be honest,” Adarabioyo admitted to the Guardian. “I was playing out of position: right-back. I didn’t really enjoy that place. That’s not where I play best, but I learned a lot there.”
On this season, and the need to leave the Etihad Stadium once again for more game time, Adarabioyo added: “I just felt like I needed to go out there and get some more games and prove what I can do.
"Obviously my aim has always been to get back to City and be a main player in that team. I felt I needed to go out again because last season I was predominantly playing right-back. I didn’t actually get to show what I can do.”


birminghammail--2020-01-17--Beigel Bake heir admits killing mum and sister in £2.5million family home

The son of a bagel tycoon has admitted killing his mother and sister who were stabbed to death at the £2.5 million family home .
In 2018 , Joshua Cohen , 29 , was sent to Broadmoor hospital after being found mentally unfit to enter pleas to the murders of mother-of-five Louise Cohen , 64 , and Hannah Cohen , 33 .
After his mental health improved , Cohen , who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia , was brought back to the Old Bailey .
Spikey-haired Cohen entered guilty pleas to the manslaughter of the women by diminished responsibility , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Whitehouse QC said the Crown accepted the pleas following psychiatric reports .
The court has previously heard that Cohen had worked at the renowned family-owned Beigel Bake bakery in Brick Lane , in the East End , but left after `` issues '' with customers .
He lived in an annex in the garden of the Cohens ' six-bedroom mansion in Golders Green , north London , only being allowed back in to the main house if one of his brothers was present .
On the evening of August 11 2017 , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the basement laundry room after Mrs Cohen let him into house .
Mrs Cohen suffered 13 stab wounds and her daughter was stabbed in the neck , severing the carotid artery .
Cohen was arrested the following day after he was seen in the street by officers .

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The son of a bagel tycoon has admitted killing his mother and sister who were stabbed to death at the £2.5 million family home.
In 2018, Joshua Cohen, 29, was sent to Broadmoor hospital after being found mentally unfit to enter pleas to the murders of mother-of-five Louise Cohen, 64, and Hannah Cohen, 33.
After his mental health improved, Cohen, who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, was brought back to the Old Bailey.
Spikey-haired Cohen entered guilty pleas to the manslaughter of the women by diminished responsibility, but denied their murders.
Prosecutor Sarah Whitehouse QC said the Crown accepted the pleas following psychiatric reports.
The court has previously heard that Cohen had worked at the renowned family-owned Beigel Bake bakery in Brick Lane, in the East End, but left after "issues" with customers.
He lived in an annex in the garden of the Cohens' six-bedroom mansion in Golders Green, north London, only being allowed back in to the main house if one of his brothers was present.
On the evening of August 11 2017, he attacked his widowed mother and sister in the basement laundry room after Mrs Cohen let him into house.
Mrs Cohen suffered 13 stab wounds and her daughter was stabbed in the neck, severing the carotid artery.
Cohen was arrested the following day after he was seen in the street by officers.


birminghammail--2020-01-17--Manager responds to Birmingham City's surprise transfer 'interest'

Port Vale manager John Askey has quashed speculation defender Nathan Smith is on his way to Birmingham City .
Centre-back @ @ @ @ @ been linked with a surprise switch to St Andrew ’ s on social media over @ @ @ @ @ He ’ s played 27 times for Vale in League Two this season and has @ @ @ @ @ alongside defensive partner Leon Legge .
But Smith ’ s good form hasn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ according to Askey .
Quoted in The Sentinel , Askey said : `` You have @ @ @ @ @ 's agent !
There has been nothing as regards that .
“ It would be @ @ @ @ @ that was the case and I think we would all wish him well .
We @ @ @ @ @ him , not at all , but I think that is just things put about @ @ @ @ @

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Port Vale manager John Askey has quashed speculation defender Nathan Smith is on his way to Birmingham City.
Centre-back Smith, 23, has been linked with a surprise switch to St Andrew’s on social media over the past 48 hours.
He’s played 27 times for Vale in League Two this season and has been among their better performers alongside defensive partner Leon Legge.
But Smith’s good form hasn’t sparked any interest from Blues according to Askey.
Quoted in The Sentinel, Askey said: "You have probably been talking to Nathan's agent! There has been nothing as regards that.
“It would be great for the lad if that was the case and I think we would all wish him well. We don't want to lose him, not at all, but I think that is just things put about by certain agents."


birminghammail--2020-01-17--Pupils giggling and making funny noises at Birmingham school still in special measures after 18 mont

Pupils giggling and making funny noises at Birmingham school still in special measures after 18 months

A failing Birmingham school which only opened in 2015 is still in special measures - more than 18 months after its very first inspection where it was slammed as 'inadequate ' .
Inspectors have now said the quality of education has declined at the King Solomon International Business School in Aston and that leaders and managers had not taken effective action towards the removal of special measures .
At a recent visit in November they found pupils becoming 'restless or bored ' due to low level of interest , boys being sent out of lessons and other pupils sitting giggling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But the school has hit back saying that it was now in the 'best position it has ever been in ' after appointing a new headteacher this month following the Ofsted visit .
The school , which consists of a primary school , secondary school and sixth form , has had several follow up 'monitoring visits ' to check on its progress .
Each of the visits in February 2019 and June 2019 found that progress was being made toward the removal of special measures .
But its most recent monitoring visit bucked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that 'leaders and managers are not taking effective action towards the removal of special measures ' .
During the visit , which took place over two days in November , the inspector observed that 'pupils in Years 3 and 4 were sometimes set more challenging tasks than those in secondary ' .
It was also noted that secondary school pupils `` become restless or bored due to the low level of stretch or interest in the tasks they are set , '' while teachers were said to be failing to deal with challenging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ room for 'giggling , chatting , shouting out or making silly , immature noises ' .
The inspector also stated how the behaviour of those sent to the isolation room was not improving , with many becoming 'institutionalised ' as a result , while `` work to promote attendance had not been effective , '' with too many pupils absent or persistently absent .
There were some positive notes for the school , though , with Ofsted finding that 'pupils in key stages 1 and 2 are progressing well ' , while 'standards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Year 2 significantly improved from well below average in 2018 to broadly average in 2019 .
Pupils in primary were also described as behaving 'very well ' , with a 'consistently high attitude to learning ' .
Responding to the Ofsted report , a spokesperson for King Solomon said that a 'turbulent ' period was the main reason for the poor outcome , with three senior members of the school team departing during this time .
`` The school went through a very turbulent autumn term from September 2019 with the prolonged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaders from the secondary phase of the school just before the Ofsted monitoring visit in November , '' the spokesperson said .
`` Standards in the primary school remained high , but standards in the secondary school were adversely affected .
`` As expected , the absence of secondary leaders coupled with the use of supply teachers in secondary negatively impacted on the Ofsted monitoring report . ''
A new headteacher came to support the school just before the Ofsted monitoring inspection , and has subsequently been appointed as a substantive Co Executive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ From her initial assessment she could see the areas of weaknesses in secondary and started to address them .
`` As a result , in addition to a number of new initiatives which she has brought it , January has started off with a number of new and strong senior leaders in secondary and permanent teachers .
`` This is the best position the school has ever been in , and the impact of her actions is already evident . ''

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A failing Birmingham school which only opened in 2015 is still in special measures - more than 18 months after its very first inspection where it was slammed as 'inadequate'.
Inspectors have now said the quality of education has declined at the King Solomon International Business School in Aston and that leaders and managers had not taken effective action towards the removal of special measures.
At a recent visit in November they found pupils becoming 'restless or bored' due to low level of interest, boys being sent out of lessons and other pupils sitting giggling, chatting and making silly noises.
But the school has hit back saying that it was now in the 'best position it has ever been in' after appointing a new headteacher this month following the Ofsted visit.
The school, which consists of a primary school, secondary school and sixth form, has had several follow up 'monitoring visits' to check on its progress. Each of the visits in February 2019 and June 2019 found that progress was being made toward the removal of special measures.
But its most recent monitoring visit bucked this trend, with the inspector declaring that 'leaders and managers are not taking effective action towards the removal of special measures'.
During the visit, which took place over two days in November, the inspector observed that 'pupils in Years 3 and 4 were sometimes set more challenging tasks than those in secondary'.
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It was also noted that secondary school pupils "become restless or bored due to the low level of stretch or interest in the tasks they are set," while teachers were said to be failing to deal with challenging behaviour, sending pupils to the isolation room for 'giggling, chatting, shouting out or making silly, immature noises'.
The inspector also stated how the behaviour of those sent to the isolation room was not improving, with many becoming 'institutionalised' as a result, while "work to promote attendance had not been effective," with too many pupils absent or persistently absent.
There were some positive notes for the school, though, with Ofsted finding that 'pupils in key stages 1 and 2 are progressing well', while 'standards in reading and mathematics at the end of Year 2 significantly improved from well below average in 2018 to broadly average in 2019.
Pupils in primary were also described as behaving 'very well', with a 'consistently high attitude to learning'.
Responding to the Ofsted report, a spokesperson for King Solomon said that a 'turbulent' period was the main reason for the poor outcome, with three senior members of the school team departing during this time.
"The school went through a very turbulent autumn term from September 2019 with the prolonged absence and eventual departure of three senior leaders from the secondary phase of the school just before the Ofsted monitoring visit in November," the spokesperson said.
"Standards in the primary school remained high, but standards in the secondary school were adversely affected.
"As expected, the absence of secondary leaders coupled with the use of supply teachers in secondary negatively impacted on the Ofsted monitoring report."
A new headteacher came to support the school just before the Ofsted monitoring inspection, and has subsequently been appointed as a substantive Co Executive Headteacher as from January 2020.
"From her initial assessment she could see the areas of weaknesses in secondary and started to address them.
"As a result, in addition to a number of new initiatives which she has brought it, January has started off with a number of new and strong senior leaders in secondary and permanent teachers.
"This is the best position the school has ever been in, and the impact of her actions is already evident."


birminghammail--2020-01-17--'There is' - Manager makes transfer admission over Aston Villa target

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed there is interest in Islam Slimani – but admitted a deal for Aston Villa to sign the striker is ‘ complicated ’ .
Villa are believed to be keen on landing the Algeria international on loan for the rest of the campaign to hand Dean Smith a new attacking option in the battle for Premier League survival .
But Slimani is currently at Monaco , having joined the French side on a season-long loan in August .
There is no recall clause , meaning it is up to the Ligue 1 side whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked about the situation in his press conference today and confirmed there is interest from another club – thought to be Villa .
“ That looks like it ’ s going to be complicated , ” Rodgers told LeicestershireLive .
“ There is interest in him and he ’ s due to be there for the season .
“ I ’ m not sure if anything will happen there . ''
Slimani has been left out of Monaco ’ s starting XI for the last three games and Leicester are understood to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to England to join Villa .
But with Monaco holding all the cards , Villa will have to be patient with their pursuit of the 31-year-old who has scored seven goals in 14 appearances this season .
Villa are close to completing the arrival of striker Mbwana Samatta from Genk and want to sign another attacker on top of that deal .

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Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed there is interest in Islam Slimani – but admitted a deal for Aston Villa to sign the striker is ‘complicated’.
Villa are believed to be keen on landing the Algeria international on loan for the rest of the campaign to hand Dean Smith a new attacking option in the battle for Premier League survival.
But Slimani is currently at Monaco, having joined the French side on a season-long loan in August. There is no recall clause, meaning it is up to the Ligue 1 side whether he returns to Leicester.
Rodgers was asked about the situation in his press conference today and confirmed there is interest from another club – thought to be Villa.
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“That looks like it’s going to be complicated,” Rodgers told LeicestershireLive. “There is interest in him and he’s due to be there for the season.
“I’m not sure if anything will happen there."
Slimani has been left out of Monaco’s starting XI for the last three games and Leicester are understood to be open to the idea of him returning to England to join Villa.
But with Monaco holding all the cards, Villa will have to be patient with their pursuit of the 31-year-old who has scored seven goals in 14 appearances this season.
Villa are close to completing the arrival of striker Mbwana Samatta from Genk and want to sign another attacker on top of that deal.


birminghammail--2020-01-17--'Left them standing' - The Stoke City view on West Brom and James McClean

West Brom entertain Stoke City at The Hawthorns on Monday evening as the latest hurdle Albion must overcome in their quest for promotion arrives in the form of a Midlands rival .
The Baggies are without a win in five but improved in their draw with Charlton Athletic last Saturday - all that let them down on the day was their set piece defending .
Stoke , meanwhile , are improving under Michael O ’ Neill and are slowly dragging themselves away from the relegation zone .
Ahead of the game , we caught up with the Stoke Sentinel ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the hosts , the visitors and a winger returning to The Hawthorns .
This is your round up of all things West Brom ; the one-stop shop that will keep you updated on the latest goings on at the club and beyond .
Transfers , injuries , match-days and managers , we ’ ve got you covered .
We ’ ll be bringing the very latest on the Baggies throughout the week and around the clock .
Make sure you keep yourself updated with our handy daily catch up ... • Time for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elsewhere ?
- READ For all your latest WBA news , opinion , analysis and transfer gossip , click here You can follow our West Brom reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com How has Michael O ’ Neill ’ s tenure to date been ?
He has gone down pretty well , not least because he ’ s managed to grab a few results since arriving in early November and actually steer Stoke out of the bottom three , something we were beginning to despair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his favoured 4-3-3 system and came up with the novel idea of playing players in their strongest positions , but more recently he ’ s gone a little 4-2-3-1/4-5-1 so as to accommodate Nick Powell in the number 10 role .
He ’ s also got a tune out of young Tyrese Campbell out on the right which has set Celtic and particularly Rangers a flutter and led to all kinds of transfer speculation .
Albion - what do you make of them ?
Who are the danger men ?
Fancied them for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , just wasn ’ t sure if it would be top two .
They have long been a barometer for Stoke and have clearly left Stoke standing this season , but it could be an interesting time to catch them after six without a win .
All the pressure is on Albion for this one , no question , particularly if Brentford go and win again .
As for threats , Grady Diangana always seems to do something when you see Albion ’ s highlights - and that old fella Charlie Austin always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Do you think James McClean will relish or dread the likely frosty reception he gets ?
To be honest , he could close his eyes and be anywhere in the country , the reception is pretty much the same wherever he goes .
But the issue of anti IRA chants has come to the fore with an FA charge for Barnsley and McClean himself complaining to the referee during a couple of festive matches ahead of more chanting from Millwall fans last weekend .
He ’ s a feisty so-and-so and the chants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ belly , but even he seems to be growing weary by it all now .
His performances have stepped up under O ’ Neill , a guy who ’ s got his back , though he couldn ’ t do anything right against Millwall last week and was subbed in the end .
Turning the clock back and pretending it ’ s more like 2010 rather than 2020 , a hopeful 1-1 draw .

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West Brom entertain Stoke City at The Hawthorns on Monday evening as the latest hurdle Albion must overcome in their quest for promotion arrives in the form of a Midlands rival.
The Baggies are without a win in five but improved in their draw with Charlton Athletic last Saturday - all that let them down on the day was their set piece defending.
Stoke, meanwhile, are improving under Michael O’Neill and are slowly dragging themselves away from the relegation zone.
Ahead of the game, we caught up with the Stoke Sentinel’s writer Martin Spinks, to discuss the hosts, the visitors and a winger returning to The Hawthorns.
How has Michael O’Neill’s tenure to date been?
He has gone down pretty well, not least because he’s managed to grab a few results since arriving in early November and actually steer Stoke out of the bottom three, something we were beginning to despair of ever seeing.
He began with his favoured 4-3-3 system and came up with the novel idea of playing players in their strongest positions, but more recently he’s gone a little 4-2-3-1/4-5-1 so as to accommodate Nick Powell in the number 10 role.
He’s also got a tune out of young Tyrese Campbell out on the right which has set Celtic and particularly Rangers a flutter and led to all kinds of transfer speculation.
Albion - what do you make of them? Who are the danger men?
Fancied them for promotion at the start of the season, just wasn’t sure if it would be top two.
They have long been a barometer for Stoke and have clearly left Stoke standing this season, but it could be an interesting time to catch them after six without a win.
All the pressure is on Albion for this one, no question, particularly if Brentford go and win again.
As for threats, Grady Diangana always seems to do something when you see Albion’s highlights - and that old fella Charlie Austin always seems to grab a goal too.
Do you think James McClean will relish or dread the likely frosty reception he gets?
To be honest, he could close his eyes and be anywhere in the country, the reception is pretty much the same wherever he goes.
But the issue of anti IRA chants has come to the fore with an FA charge for Barnsley and McClean himself complaining to the referee during a couple of festive matches ahead of more chanting from Millwall fans last weekend.
He’s a feisty so-and-so and the chants usually put even more fire in his belly, but even he seems to be growing weary by it all now.
His performances have stepped up under O’Neill, a guy who’s got his back, though he couldn’t do anything right against Millwall last week and was subbed in the end.
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birminghammail--2020-01-17--Drugs, makeup and 200,000 illegal cigarettes seized from shops and cars in Walsall

More than 200,000 illegal cigarettes , prescription drugs and cosmetics have been seized during an operation in Walsall .
Around 27kg of hand-rolling tobacco was also secured during the operation , which saw the illicit items being taken from shops and vehicles across the borough .
Walsall Council ’ s Trading Standards team didn ’ t disclose the location of the seizures , which took place on Thursday , January 16 .
Photos , which were shared by the team , shows dozens of packets of cigarettes placed in a brown box .
A spokesman said : “ Today taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the borough .
220,000 cigs and 27Kg tobacco seized , along with illegal toys , prescription drugs and cosmetics !
Teamwork.
” The news comes less than 24 hours after a Wolverhampton shop owner who sold and stashed around £200,000-worth of illegal and counterfeit cigarettes behind secret compartments was jailed .
Zemnako Azad Salih , who ran Sam Euro Style in Newhampton Road West , was handed the 28-month custodial sentence following a trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Wednesday , January 15 .
The jury heard he tried to skip the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ items were found inside the Whitmore Reans property .
He was finally arrested by Kent Police as he attempted to make his way out of the country via Dover .
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More than 200,000 illegal cigarettes, prescription drugs and cosmetics have been seized during an operation in Walsall.
Around 27kg of hand-rolling tobacco was also secured during the operation, which saw the illicit items being taken from shops and vehicles across the borough.
Walsall Council’s Trading Standards team didn’t disclose the location of the seizures, which took place on Thursday, January 16.
Photos, which were shared by the team, shows dozens of packets of cigarettes placed in a brown box.
A spokesman said: “Today taking illegal tobacco from shops and vehicles in the borough. 220,000 cigs and 27Kg tobacco seized, along with illegal toys, prescription drugs and cosmetics! Teamwork.”
The news comes less than 24 hours after a Wolverhampton shop owner who sold and stashed around £200,000-worth of illegal and counterfeit cigarettes behind secret compartments was jailed.
Zemnako Azad Salih, who ran Sam Euro Style in Newhampton Road West, was handed the 28-month custodial sentence following a trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Wednesday, January 15.
The jury heard he tried to skip the country after a variety of fake and genuine items were found inside the Whitmore Reans property.
He was finally arrested by Kent Police as he attempted to make his way out of the country via Dover.
To keep up-to-date with crime in your community, join the Black Country Crime Watch Facebook group where you will be alerted to any suspicious or criminal behaviour happening in your area.
Keep up-to-date with all things Dudley, Walsall, Sandwell and Wolverhampton on our Black Country Live Facebook page - where you'll get the latest news, travel, weather and events in your area.


birminghammail--2020-01-17--See the bizarre new cigarette bin set to be unveiled at Solihull shopping parade

A bin with a difference will be arriving on the roadside in Kingshurst as part of a fightback against toxic nub ends - the most common type of plastic litter in Britain .
The eye-catching container - known as a ballot bin - gives people the chance to answer a question by sticking their cigarette butt into one of two glass-fronted compartments .
Dilemmas put to smokers in other parts of the country include whether pineapple is a proper topping for pizza and if they preferred The X Factor or Strictly Come Dancing .
Kingshurst resident and community litter picker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the vicinity of the Parade will reduce the number of butts strewn around the shopping area - which are `` among the most difficult '' items to clear up .
`` People often do n't consider them litter , so people who would n't dream of throwing away their chip paper or something like that - who are normally responsible - just drop them in the street . ''
Mr Sultana , who is a member of the area 's Clean and Green litter picking group , pointed out that discarded cigarettes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can do real harm to the environment .
`` Filters can take 12 years plus to degrade , slowly releasing toxins into the watercourse as most end up down drains and into rivers , sewers and the sea , '' he said .
The bin , priced online from £230 , will be provided by Solihull Council 's Love Solihull initiative .
And with the item due to arrive shortly , the only question now is what the question on the front should be .
Mr Sultana said that there had originally been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cheeky choice of Aston Villa or Birmingham City , although he admitted this may be a tempting target for vandals `` particularly if one team is doing better than the other . ''
It has been suggested something to promote the nearby community space , which has been reopened nearby , might be a safer bet .
The Kingshurst bin will follow the arrival of similar receptacles as far afield as Grantham , in Lincolnshire and Arbroath , Scotland .
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`` The questions can be easily changed by the ballot bin owner , '' said the blurb .
`` They can be funny , topical , provocative – whatever works for your audience . ''
Previous research has suggested that 120 tonnes of cigarette-related litter is discarded in public places every single day in the UK .

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A bin with a difference will be arriving on the roadside in Kingshurst as part of a fightback against toxic nub ends - the most common type of plastic litter in Britain.
The eye-catching container - known as a ballot bin - gives people the chance to answer a question by sticking their cigarette butt into one of two glass-fronted compartments.
Dilemmas put to smokers in other parts of the country include whether pineapple is a proper topping for pizza and if they preferred The X Factor or Strictly Come Dancing.
(Image: Hubbub UK and the Ballot Bin.)
Kingshurst resident and community litter picker Paul Sultana hopes that installing the bin in the vicinity of the Parade will reduce the number of butts strewn around the shopping area - which are "among the most difficult" items to clear up.
"People often don't consider them litter, so people who wouldn't dream of throwing away their chip paper or something like that - who are normally responsible - just drop them in the street."
Mr Sultana, who is a member of the area's Clean and Green litter picking group, pointed out that discarded cigarettes are a fire risk and that they can do real harm to the environment.
"Filters can take 12 years plus to degrade, slowly releasing toxins into the watercourse as most end up down drains and into rivers, sewers and the sea," he said.
The bin, priced online from £230, will be provided by Solihull Council's Love Solihull initiative.
(Image: Hubbub UK and the Ballot Bin.)
And with the item due to arrive shortly, the only question now is what the question on the front should be.
Mr Sultana said that there had originally been talk of attracting football fans with a cheeky choice of Aston Villa or Birmingham City, although he admitted this may be a tempting target for vandals "particularly if one team is doing better than the other."
It has been suggested something to promote the nearby community space, which has been reopened nearby, might be a safer bet.
The Kingshurst bin will follow the arrival of similar receptacles as far afield as Grantham, in Lincolnshire and Arbroath, Scotland.
The manufacturer's website describes the items as "customisable ashtrays" and suggests members of the public are more likely to use them than their more commonplace counterparts.
"The questions can be easily changed by the ballot bin owner," said the blurb. "They can be funny, topical, provocative – whatever works for your audience."
Previous research has suggested that 120 tonnes of cigarette-related litter is discarded in public places every single day in the UK.


birminghammail--2020-01-17--Urgent cold weather alert issued by Public Health England with UK set for freezing weather condition

Urgent cold weather alert issued by Public Health England with UK set for freezing weather conditions

A cold weather alert has been issued by Public Health England ( PHE ) as Birmingham gets ready for plunging temperatures .
The Met Office has today announced that there is a high chance that the West Midlands will experience cold weather from 6pm on Sunday 19 January to 6pm on Tuesday 21 January .
The East Midlands , East of England , South East and South West are also affected by the alert , issued today ( Friday , 17 January ) .
With the forecast of cold weather and some freezing fog patches for parts of England , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ urging people to prepare for cold weather conditions and look out for those most at-risk .
In Birmingham , Friday afternoon will be drier with a mixture of sunny spells and possibly the odd shower , according to the Met Office .
Forecasters say any remaining showers will fade away through the evening leaving much of the region dry overnight .
Clear spells will develop allowing for a widespread frost to form , Met Office weather forecasters say .
After a frosty morning , Saturday will be a pleasant day with plenty of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through the evening and overnight with widespread frost forming , according to meteorologists at the forecasting agency .
The outlook for Sunday to Tuesday reads : `` Another dry and sunny day on Sunday with light winds .
Staying dry Monday but becoming cloudier .
A similar picture for Tuesday with the possibility of some showers in the afternoon . ''
Dr Owen Landeg , Principal Environmental Public Health Scientist at Public Health England , said : `` Older people and those with heart and lung problems are at risk of getting sick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eye out for those who may need help staying warm , ensure they wear lots of thin layers and have everything they need .
`` Below 18 degrees , changes to the body mean that the risk of strokes , heart attacks and chest infections increase so heating homes to this temperature is particularly important to stay well . ''
Nick Silkstone , Deputy Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office said : `` High pressure is in place across the UK this weekend bringing settled , mainly dry , but also cold weather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than of late with temperatures dropping below freezing overnight and a chance of widespread frost but with sunny spells throughout the day .
`` However , at the start of next week the chance of fog and cloud will increase across central and southern areas which will mean that it will also feel colder by day .
Check updates to the forecast on the Met Office website or app . ''

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A cold weather alert has been issued by Public Health England (PHE) as Birmingham gets ready for plunging temperatures.
The Met Office has today announced that there is a high chance that the West Midlands will experience cold weather from 6pm on Sunday 19 January to 6pm on Tuesday 21 January.
The East Midlands, East of England, South East and South West are also affected by the alert, issued today (Friday, 17 January).
With the forecast of cold weather and some freezing fog patches for parts of England, Public Health England (PHE) is urging people to prepare for cold weather conditions and look out for those most at-risk.
In Birmingham, Friday afternoon will be drier with a mixture of sunny spells and possibly the odd shower, according to the Met Office.
Forecasters say any remaining showers will fade away through the evening leaving much of the region dry overnight.
Clear spells will develop allowing for a widespread frost to form, Met Office weather forecasters say.
After a frosty morning, Saturday will be a pleasant day with plenty of sunshine throughout.
It will remain dry through the evening and overnight with widespread frost forming, according to meteorologists at the forecasting agency.
The outlook for Sunday to Tuesday reads: "Another dry and sunny day on Sunday with light winds. Staying dry Monday but becoming cloudier. A similar picture for Tuesday with the possibility of some showers in the afternoon."
Dr Owen Landeg, Principal Environmental Public Health Scientist at Public Health England, said: "Older people and those with heart and lung problems are at risk of getting sick in cold weather.
"Keep an eye out for those who may need help staying warm, ensure they wear lots of thin layers and have everything they need.
"Below 18 degrees, changes to the body mean that the risk of strokes, heart attacks and chest infections increase so heating homes to this temperature is particularly important to stay well."
Nick Silkstone, Deputy Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office said: "High pressure is in place across the UK this weekend bringing settled, mainly dry, but also cold weather for many. It will be colder than of late with temperatures dropping below freezing overnight and a chance of widespread frost but with sunny spells throughout the day.
"However, at the start of next week the chance of fog and cloud will increase across central and southern areas which will mean that it will also feel colder by day. Check updates to the forecast on the Met Office website or app ."


birminghammail--2020-01-17--West Brom transfer news: Bowen, Orsic, Gayle and Diangana

Thank you for following Friday 's transfer blog for West Brom fans .
With the transfer deadline fast approaching , @ @ @ @ @ all the latest news and rumours surrounding Albion .
From morning until night we will @ @ @ @ @ breaking news , gossip , analysis and opinion .
With Slaven Bilic looking to strengthen @ @ @ @ @ of the campaign , it promises to be a busy period of transfer activity at @ @ @ @ @ every day until the transfer window closes .

Welcome to our LIVE coverage of West Bromwich Albion, brought to you by Birmingham Live.
We will be providing you with all of the reaction to transfer deadline day right here, so make sure you stay tuned.
In addition, we will also be looking ahead to today’s Sky Bet Championship fixture against Luton Town, ads the Baggies continue their quest for promotion to the Premier League.
Deadline day saw Albion make a number of moves in the transfer market, starting with the arrival of Kamil Grosicki from Hull City.
Albion also signed defender Lee Peltier on a free transfer from Cardiff City, with the 33-year-old signing a short-term deal at The Hawthorns until the end of the season.
Chris Willock joined Championship rivals Huddersfield Town, having had his loan spell with the Baggies cut short.
There was also drama as Nathan Ferguson’s proposed move to Crystal Palace fell through at the eleventh hour
Join us as we provide you with all of the reaction to deadline day, as well as looking ahead to today’s match against the Hatters.


birminghammail--2020-01-17--'Scrap' - Dean Smith hints at Aston Villa points target for Premier League survival

New arrival Pepe Reina is primed to stick a rocket up Aston Villa 's flaky defence .
The multiple trophy winner has joined from AC Milan on a four-month loan deal to replace the crocked Tom Heaton .
The ex-Liverpool , Bayern Munich and Napoli stopper looks set for his Villa debut at Brighton on Saturday , with Dean Smith primed to axe stand-in goalkeeper Orjan Nyland .
Villa have had 406 shots peppered at their goal at an alarming average of more than 18 per game , by far the most in the Premier League with Norwich next worse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per game .
Smith , though , who confirmed Reina 's deal did n't include a buy option , said the Spaniard 's exactly what 's needed in terms of experience and leadership currently lacking in Villa 's dressing room .
The head coach said : `` He 's got an air about him , you see that on the training ground .
He knows what he 's about and what he stands for .
He certainly wo n't accept falls ( in performance ) , that 's for sure .
`` He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dressing room at the moment .
I just think Pepe Reina 's experience tells you he 's going to be respected in that dressing room straightaway .
`` He 's a World Cup winner and Danny Drinkwater has won the Premier League before .
So the two players we 've brought in already have vast experience of this league . ''
Reina is poised for his claret and blue debut on Saturday at the AMEX Stadium , with Villa heading into a run of potentially season-defining fixtures against the sides around them .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Watford and Bournemouth in the league , and Smith said of this relegation-threatened side : `` We know what the points tally is likely to be because you ’ ve got the history that tell you that .
`` We have 16 games and we pretty much know what we need , and we ’ ve got games against teams who are in and around us .
`` It evens itself out in terms of the teams you ’ re playing against rather than the Man City and Liverpools .
I ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but I ’ m not going to give you a number .
It ’ s how many it takes . ''
Smith , though , was asked by a reporter that 38 points would do it , to which he replied : `` So , six ( wins ) then ?
That seems to be the number it is , but we know we have 16 matches left .
`` The players know that , to retain Premier League football , they have to win games , battle and scrap for every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 when they won at Burnley .
Unfortunately , we didn ’ t get that on Sunday against the league champions . ''

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New arrival Pepe Reina is primed to stick a rocket up Aston Villa's flaky defence.
The multiple trophy winner has joined from AC Milan on a four-month loan deal to replace the crocked Tom Heaton.
The ex-Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Napoli stopper looks set for his Villa debut at Brighton on Saturday, with Dean Smith primed to axe stand-in goalkeeper Orjan Nyland.
Villa have had 406 shots peppered at their goal at an alarming average of more than 18 per game, by far the most in the Premier League with Norwich next worse off with 346 shots against, 15.7 per game.
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Smith, though, who confirmed Reina's deal didn't include a buy option, said the Spaniard's exactly what's needed in terms of experience and leadership currently lacking in Villa's dressing room.
The head coach said: "He's got an air about him, you see that on the training ground. He knows what he's about and what he stands for. He certainly won't accept falls (in performance), that's for sure.
"He's probably what we need in the dressing room at the moment. I just think Pepe Reina's experience tells you he's going to be respected in that dressing room straightaway.
"He's a World Cup winner and Danny Drinkwater has won the Premier League before. So the two players we've brought in already have vast experience of this league."
Reina is poised for his claret and blue debut on Saturday at the AMEX Stadium, with Villa heading into a run of potentially season-defining fixtures against the sides around them.
After Graham Potter's Seagulls it's Watford and Bournemouth in the league, and Smith said of this relegation-threatened side: "We know what the points tally is likely to be because you’ve got the history that tell you that.
"We have 16 games and we pretty much know what we need, and we’ve got games against teams who are in and around us.
"It evens itself out in terms of the teams you’re playing against rather than the Man City and Liverpools. I’ve looked at how many wins are needed, but I’m not going to give you a number. It’s how many it takes."
Smith, though, was asked by a reporter that 38 points would do it, to which he replied: "So, six (wins) then? That seems to be the number it is, but we know we have 16 matches left.
"The players know that, to retain Premier League football, they have to win games, battle and scrap for every point. They started that on January 1 when they won at Burnley. Unfortunately, we didn’t get that on Sunday against the league champions."


birminghammail--2020-01-17--Aston Villa transfer news RECAP: Mbwana Ally Samatta deal edges closer as striker arrives ahead of t

Aston Villa transfer news RECAP: Mbwana Ally Samatta deal edges closer as striker arrives ahead of transfer

Hello and welcome to Friday 's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive .
Villa have already completed two signings this @ @ @ @ @ well on the way .
Danny Drinkwater and Pepe Reina have both joined until the @ @ @ @ @ a new striker is the priority for Dean Smith .
And Villa have set their @ @ @ @ @ from Belgian club Genk .
The 27-year-old is set to sign in a deal worth @ @ @ @ @ for Wesley Moraes who wo n't play again this season .
With Samatta poised to @ @ @ @ @ all the latest news and rumours on any other incomings and outgoings at Villa Park @ @ @ @ @ below ...

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Thank you for following Saturday's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive.
Villa have already completed two signings this window and a third is well on the way.
Danny Drinkwater and Pepe Reina have both joined until the end of the season but a new striker is the priority for Dean Smith.
And Villa have set their sights on Mbwana Ally Samatta from Belgian club Genk. The 27-year-old is set to sign in a deal worth around £8.5m as a replacement for Wesley Moraes who won't play again this season.
With Samatta poised to join, we will also have all the latest news and rumours on any other incomings and outgoings at Villa Park.
Follow all the action below...


birminghammail--2020-01-17--First Love Island star of 2020 dumped from villa after dramatic recoupling

Eve Gale has become the first islander to be dumped from the winter Love Island villa .
She was eliminated @ @ @ @ @ being left without a partner following a tense recoupling .
Nas Majeed was forced to @ @ @ @ @ twin sister Jess .
Earlier , the Love Island girls have taken part in the @ @ @ @ @ , taking on an assault course in front of the boys .
The challenge saw @ @ @ @ @ running across tyres and popping balloons as the boys aimed hoses and threw water balloons @ @ @ @ @ end of the course , each girl chose to kiss the boy of their choice @ @ @ @ @ Durman over new love interest Connagh Howard , and the boys chose Siannise Fudge as @ @ @ @ @ camp '' .
On Thursday instalment , it was revealed that on Friday night there @ @ @ @ @ girl left without a partner will become the first contestant eliminated from the show .

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Eve Gale has become the first islander to be dumped from the winter Love Island villa.
She was eliminated from the ITV2 show after being left without a partner following a tense recoupling.
Nas Majeed was forced to choose between Eve and her twin sister Jess.
Earlier, the Love Island girls have taken part in the "booty camp" challenge, taking on an assault course in front of the boys.
The challenge saw them crawling under netting, running across tyres and popping balloons as the boys aimed hoses and threw water balloons at them.
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At the end of the course, each girl chose to kiss the boy of their choice.
Sophie Piper picked Connor Durman over new love interest Connagh Howard, and the boys chose Siannise Fudge as the winner of "booty camp".
On Thursday instalment, it was revealed that on Friday night there will be recoupling and the girl left without a partner will become the first contestant eliminated from the show.
Love Island continues on ITV2.


birminghammail--2020-01-17--Euromillions results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Friday January 17

Tonight 's Euromillions numbers have been revealed - after the operator conducted the draw at around 8.30pm .
Every week , there 's two EuroMillions draws to enjoy - and we here at BirminghamLive bring you coverage of each .
These take place on Tuesday evenings , before another on Friday kick starts the weekend .
A EuroMillions ticket costs £2.50 and includes automatic entry into the UK Millionaire Maker draw , which creates new UK millionaires every week , guaranteed .
Every time you buy a EuroMillions ticket you ’ re automatically entered into the UK Millionaire Maker game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win a prize when you play EuroMillions and creates 2 guaranteed UK millionaires every week , with £1MMillion prizes .
The numbers for tonight 's jackpot draw have finally been confirmed .
Millionaire Maker Selection : One UK millionaires has been created - HJBZ65365 The National Lottery draw launched in 2004 and nine countries across Europe take part .
To play , you simply select five numbers between 1 and 50 , plus two Lucky Star numbers from 1-12 .
If you really can ’ t choose and you ’ re finding the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ select a Lucky Dip and let the machine choose a random selection for you .

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Tonight's Euromillions numbers have been revealed - after the operator conducted the draw at around 8.30pm.
Every week, there's two EuroMillions draws to enjoy - and we here at BirminghamLive bring you coverage of each.
These take place on Tuesday evenings, before another on Friday kick starts the weekend.
A EuroMillions ticket costs £2.50 and includes automatic entry into the UK Millionaire Maker draw, which creates new UK millionaires every week, guaranteed.
Every time you buy a EuroMillions ticket you’re automatically entered into the UK Millionaire Maker game.
It’s another chance to win a prize when you play EuroMillions and creates 2 guaranteed UK millionaires every week, with £1MMillion prizes.
The numbers for tonight's jackpot draw have finally been confirmed.
Tonight's National Lottery EuroMillions winning numbers are: 20, 08, 29, 44, 19
Lucky Stars are: 08, 03
Tonight's estimated jackpot is £85 million.
Millionaire Maker Selection: One UK millionaires has been created - HJBZ65365
Tonight's National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers are: 09, 18, 24, 29, 35
The Thunderball is 03.
The National Lottery draw launched in 2004 and nine countries across Europe take part.
To play, you simply select five numbers between 1 and 50, plus two Lucky Star numbers from 1-12.
If you really can’t choose and you’re finding the pressure too much, you can always select a Lucky Dip and let the machine choose a random selection for you.


birminghammail--2020-01-17--The brilliant Pepe Reina and Danny Drinkwater video Aston Villa fans will love

While football fans up and down the country love a new signing - for the players themselves , it can @ @ @ @ @ .
A new club , sometimes a new country , a new environment and new @ @ @ @ @ way to ease those nerves than belting out an initiation song ?
That 's exactly @ @ @ @ @ Pepe Reina and Danny Drinkwater did ahead of their Premier League clash with Brighton & @ @ @ @ @ pair have signed for Villa on loan for the remainder of the season as they @ @ @ @ @ flight .
Both songs were caught on Instagram by Villa team mate Douglas Luiz , @ @ @ @ @ Valens 'La Bamba ' and Drinkwater going for Bob Marley 's classic 'Three Little Birds @ @ @ @ @ Marley-esque wig , as well .
You can watch the full video above .

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While football fans up and down the country love a new signing - for the players themselves, it can often be a nervy experience.
A new club, sometimes a new country, a new environment and new faces.
But what better way to ease those nerves than belting out an initiation song?
That's exactly what Aston Villa new boys Pepe Reina and Danny Drinkwater did ahead of their Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.
The experienced pair have signed for Villa on loan for the remainder of the season as they battle relegation from the top flight.
Both songs were caught on Instagram by Villa team mate Douglas Luiz, with Reina belting out Ritchie Valens 'La Bamba' and Drinkwater going for Bob Marley's classic 'Three Little Birds' - even sporting a Marley-esque wig, as well.
You can watch the full video above.


birminghammail--2020-01-17--Abandoned dog found tied to Sutton Coldfield telegraph pole

A hungry abandoned dog found in a country lane on the edge of Sutton Coldfield will be rehomed if its owner can not be found .
The German Shepherd was tied up to a telegraph pole and left in Peddimore Lane in Minworth .
He was believed to have been there overnight .
But the dog was spotted by a passing dog walker at 8.30am on Thursday ( January 16 ) .
The good Samaritan then contacted Birmingham City Council ’ s animal welfare team who went and collected the malnourished four-year-old pooch , who is now treated as ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been there all night .
Unable to scan for a chip as he is very nervous .
There are lots of animal rescue centres who can help with rehoming a dog – don ’ t leave it tied up.
” A spokeswoman for Birmingham City Council said : “ A passing dog walker saw the German Shepherd tied to a lamppost in Peddimore Lane at around 8.30am and reported it to our animal welfare team , who went out and collected the dog , who is only four-years-old .
“ The dog was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scan him at the kennels .
He is micro-chipped , but the registered owner states he re-homed the dog 12-months-ago .
`` The dog is also quite underweight and was extremely hungry .
“ He has settled into the kennels where he will have to remain as ‘ lost property ’ for seven days , thereafter - if not claimed by an owner – he will be put up for rehoming.
” Anyone wanting to give up an unwanted dog can find out how to do so on the RSPCA ’ s website @ @ @

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A hungry abandoned dog found in a country lane on the edge of Sutton Coldfield will be rehomed if its owner cannot be found.
The German Shepherd was tied up to a telegraph pole and left in Peddimore Lane in Minworth. He was believed to have been there overnight.
But the dog was spotted by a passing dog walker at 8.30am on Thursday (January 16).
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The good Samaritan then contacted Birmingham City Council’s animal welfare team who went and collected the malnourished four-year-old pooch, who is now treated as ‘lost property’.
Birmingham City Council’s environmental health team tweeted: “Middle-aged German Shepherd left tied to a telegraph pole in Peddimore Lane, Sutton Coldfield.
“Has possibly been there all night. Unable to scan for a chip as he is very nervous. There are lots of animal rescue centres who can help with rehoming a dog – don’t leave it tied up.”
A spokeswoman for Birmingham City Council said: “A passing dog walker saw the German Shepherd tied to a lamppost in Peddimore Lane at around 8.30am and reported it to our animal welfare team, who went out and collected the dog, who is only four-years-old.
“The dog was very nervous, but officers managed to scan him at the kennels. He is micro-chipped, but the registered owner states he re-homed the dog 12-months-ago.
"The dog is also quite underweight and was extremely hungry.
“He has settled into the kennels where he will have to remain as ‘lost property’ for seven days, thereafter - if not claimed by an owner – he will be put up for rehoming.”
Anyone wanting to give up an unwanted dog can find out how to do so on the RSPCA’s website here: www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/unwantedpets
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birminghammail--2020-01-17--Hot Chili takeaway owner fined thousands after serving 'peanut-free' lamb korma - with the nut in

The owner of a curry house has been fined thousands after serving a potentially deadly lamb korma .
Owner of Hot Chili , Joynal Islam , has been ordered to pay £2,965 after a council sting uncovered that a peanut-free meal contained enough of a trace to give an allergic person a potentially fatal anaphylactic reaction .
Walsall Council 's trading standards team uncovered the potentially fatal situation when an officer had explained that she had a peanut allergy and asked if the Bloxwich Road-based restaurant , Hot Chili , could supply a curry made without them in 2018 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ used on the premises but after the meals were analysed they were all found to contain more than enough peanut to cause a severe and potentially fatal reaction to someone with a peanut allergy .
Wolverhampton Magistrates ' Court heard that after the first two test purchases Mr Islam received guidance about how to ensure he does not put allergy sufferers at risk but proceedings were brought when he continued to make false promises two more times .
One sample that was tested , a lamb korma dish , that had been described @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 11 times more than the safe level of peanut protein .
Walsall Council said Mr Islam insisted that he did not use peanuts or almonds and only used coconut flour in his cooking and seemed surprised that it was found .
The court heard that this coconut flour had been contaminated on the premises with peanut at over 200 times the safe limit .
Mr Islam also falsely described the presence of almond on his menu and failed to display a notice advising customers to ask a staff member for allergen information , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ takeaway establishment .
Councillor Garry Perry , portfolio holder for public protection , said : `` In the UK approximately ten people die every year from an allergic reaction to food , and many more end up in hospital .
Even the smallest amount of an allergen can prove to be fatal so it is crucial that food traders comply with the regulations .
`` Trading Standards work hard to ensure the safety of our residents and where a trader fails to comply with regulations it is essential that prosecution takes place and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given warnings , Mr Islam has ignored the advice given and has now paid for not following the law . ''
Islam pleaded guilty to the five charges against him and has been fined the sum of £2,965 .
Hot Chilli takeaway changed its name to Ruchi in September 2019 .

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The owner of a curry house has been fined thousands after serving a potentially deadly lamb korma.
Owner of Hot Chili, Joynal Islam, has been ordered to pay £2,965 after a council sting uncovered that a peanut-free meal contained enough of a trace to give an allergic person a potentially fatal anaphylactic reaction.
Walsall Council's trading standards team uncovered the potentially fatal situation when an officer had explained that she had a peanut allergy and asked if the Bloxwich Road-based restaurant, Hot Chili, could supply a curry made without them in 2018.
She was assured that no peanuts were used on the premises but after the meals were analysed they were all found to contain more than enough peanut to cause a severe and potentially fatal reaction to someone with a peanut allergy.
Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court heard that after the first two test purchases Mr Islam received guidance about how to ensure he does not put allergy sufferers at risk but proceedings were brought when he continued to make false promises two more times.
One sample that was tested, a lamb korma dish, that had been described as peanut free was found to contain 11 times more than the safe level of peanut protein.
Walsall Council said Mr Islam insisted that he did not use peanuts or almonds and only used coconut flour in his cooking and seemed surprised that it was found.
The court heard that this coconut flour had been contaminated on the premises with peanut at over 200 times the safe limit.
Mr Islam also falsely described the presence of almond on his menu and failed to display a notice advising customers to ask a staff member for allergen information, which is required by law in a takeaway establishment.
Councillor Garry Perry, portfolio holder for public protection, said: "In the UK approximately ten people die every year from an allergic reaction to food, and many more end up in hospital. Even the smallest amount of an allergen can prove to be fatal so it is crucial that food traders comply with the regulations.
"Trading Standards work hard to ensure the safety of our residents and where a trader fails to comply with regulations it is essential that prosecution takes place and the law enforced. Despite continuously being given warnings, Mr Islam has ignored the advice given and has now paid for not following the law."
Islam pleaded guilty to the five charges against him and has been fined the sum of £2,965.
Hot Chilli takeaway changed its name to Ruchi in September 2019.


birminghammail--2020-01-17--'Needs to go' - Pundit urges Aston Villa star to complete January exit

Alan Hutton feels James Chester needs to leave Aston Villa to prove to himself that he can still handle the rigours of Championship football .
The Villa club captain endured a painful 2019 , that saw him miss the second half of the promotion season with a chronic knee injury , before suffering another setback in pre-season .
When Villa did achieve their return to the top flight , the 30-year-old admitted he may have done irreversible damage turning out whilst injured .
He has recently returned in both cup competitions , playing in the win over Liverpool in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the FA Cup .
With his contract set to expire in the summer , Middlesbrough have been linked with a move for Chester with a number of players ahead of him in the claret and blue pecking order .
And Hutton , who left the club last summer feels his old teammate should follow the same path to prove he can still turn out regularly .
Hutton told Football Insider : “ There is a few in front of him in the list , he ’ s a fantastic player but he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his knees .
“ He ’ s back , I spoke to him recently and he says he ’ s feeling good .
Probably in his mind , he needs to go and play .
With six months left and obviously he ’ s had the issue with his knees , he needs to go out and prove that he is fit , he can handle the games .
“ Middlesbrough are on the up , they ’ re doing really well and under the likes of Woodgate and Robbie Keane as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That could be a good move , I think it will be good for him to go .
”

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Alan Hutton feels James Chester needs to leave Aston Villa to prove to himself that he can still handle the rigours of Championship football.
The Villa club captain endured a painful 2019, that saw him miss the second half of the promotion season with a chronic knee injury, before suffering another setback in pre-season.
When Villa did achieve their return to the top flight, the 30-year-old admitted he may have done irreversible damage turning out whilst injured.
He has recently returned in both cup competitions, playing in the win over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup and the defeat to Fulham in the FA Cup.
With his contract set to expire in the summer, Middlesbrough have been linked with a move for Chester with a number of players ahead of him in the claret and blue pecking order.
And Hutton, who left the club last summer feels his old teammate should follow the same path to prove he can still turn out regularly.
Hutton told Football Insider: “There is a few in front of him in the list, he’s a fantastic player but he’s had a few problems with his knees.
“He’s back, I spoke to him recently and he says he’s feeling good. Probably in his mind, he needs to go and play. With six months left and obviously he’s had the issue with his knees, he needs to go out and prove that he is fit, he can handle the games.
“Middlesbrough are on the up, they’re doing really well and under the likes of Woodgate and Robbie Keane as well, it would be great for him. That could be a good move, I think it will be good for him to go.”


birminghammail--2020-01-17--Big freeze forecast with UK to plunge as low as -6C at weekend, says Met Office

Britain is to be gripped by a big freeze this weekend as temperatures plummet as low as -6C Bitterly cold conditions are expected across the country this weekend , according to the Met Office .
Forecasters said most areas will remain dry and bright with temperatures between 5C ( 41F ) and 8C ( 46.4F ) during the day on Saturday and Sunday .
But things are looking much colder as the night draws in .
Met Office forecaster Mark Wilson said : `` The South West of England could see -2C ( 28.4F ) locally on Saturday ( evening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will experience temperatures as low as -3C ( 26.6F ) .
`` For the rest of the UK temperatures will be around -5C ( 23F ) to -6 ( 21.2F ) in the evenings on Saturday and Sunday . ''
At present , the Met Office website shows the Birmingham forecast for Saturday as a sunny start before turning cloudy , with temperatures at a maximum of 6C but feeling as cold as -1C in the morning .
For Sunday , the Met Office says Birmingham will have a clear and sunny day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like -2C in the morning .
And on Monday , temperatures in Birmingham will reach zero but feel like -3C at times .
Temperatures outside the main urban area of Birmingham will drop lower in more rural spots .
At Rednal and on the Lickey Hills , temperatures will hit OC on Sunday and -1C on Monday , feeling as bone-chilling as -4C at times .
Beyond the weekend things will become `` increasingly cloudy and milder from the North West '' , he added .
A cold weather alert was issued by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6pm on Sunday to 6pm on Tuesday and the organisation is urging people to prepare for cold weather conditions and look out for those most at risk .
Dr Owen Landeg , principal environmental public health scientist at PHE , said : `` Below 18 degrees , changes to the body mean that the risk of strokes , heart attacks and chest infections increase so heating homes to this temperature is particularly important to stay well . ''
Mr Wilson said that northern and western Scotland will see brief showers on Saturday morning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ temperatures of around 11C ( 51.8F ) .
The top temperatures in south-east England and the West and East Midlands will be around 8C ( 46.4F ) on Monday , he said .
The cold snap comes after Storm Brendan swept across parts of the UK last weekend causing road closures and rail disruption , as well as gales of up to 80mph .
It also marks a change from last month when meteorologists confirmed that a new UK maximum temperature record for late December was set in the Highlands .
A temperature @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Achfary in Sutherland on December 28 .
The reading was validated following a `` rigorous verification process '' , the Met Office said .
Asked why temperatures have dropped , Mr Wilson said : `` It 's all to do with the pressure pattern and it also depends on how high or low the pressure is .
Right now there is cold air sitting directly on top of the UK and there is high pressure coming from the north and the east . ''

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Britain is to be gripped by a big freeze this weekend as temperatures plummet as low as -6C
Bitterly cold conditions are expected across the country this weekend, according to the Met Office.
Forecasters said most areas will remain dry and bright with temperatures between 5C (41F) and 8C (46.4F) during the day on Saturday and Sunday.
But things are looking much colder as the night draws in.
(Image: PA)
Met Office forecaster Mark Wilson said: "The South West of England could see -2C (28.4F) locally on Saturday (evening) while the West and East Midlands will experience temperatures as low as -3C (26.6F).
"For the rest of the UK temperatures will be around -5C (23F) to -6 (21.2F) in the evenings on Saturday and Sunday."
At present, the Met Office website shows the Birmingham forecast for Saturday as a sunny start before turning cloudy, with temperatures at a maximum of 6C but feeling as cold as -1C in the morning.
For Sunday, the Met Office says Birmingham will have a clear and sunny day with temperatures peaking at 5C but feeling like -2C in the morning.
And on Monday, temperatures in Birmingham will reach zero but feel like -3C at times.
Temperatures outside the main urban area of Birmingham will drop lower in more rural spots. At Rednal and on the Lickey Hills, temperatures will hit OC on Sunday and -1C on Monday, feeling as bone-chilling as -4C at times.
Beyond the weekend things will become "increasingly cloudy and milder from the North West", he added.
A cold weather alert was issued by Public Health England (PHE) from 6pm on Sunday to 6pm on Tuesday and the organisation is urging people to prepare for cold weather conditions and look out for those most at risk.
Dr Owen Landeg, principal environmental public health scientist at PHE, said: "Below 18 degrees, changes to the body mean that the risk of strokes, heart attacks and chest infections increase so heating homes to this temperature is particularly important to stay well."
Mr Wilson said that northern and western Scotland will see brief showers on Saturday morning before sunnier conditions on Monday morning with temperatures of around 11C (51.8F).
The top temperatures in south-east England and the West and East Midlands will be around 8C (46.4F) on Monday, he said.
The cold snap comes after Storm Brendan swept across parts of the UK last weekend causing road closures and rail disruption, as well as gales of up to 80mph.
It also marks a change from last month when meteorologists confirmed that a new UK maximum temperature record for late December was set in the Highlands.
A temperature of 18.7C (65.66F) was recorded at Achfary in Sutherland on December 28.
The reading was validated following a "rigorous verification process", the Met Office said.
Asked why temperatures have dropped, Mr Wilson said: "It's all to do with the pressure pattern and it also depends on how high or low the pressure is. Right now there is cold air sitting directly on top of the UK and there is high pressure coming from the north and the east."