birminghammail--2020-01-07--National Television Awards 2020 nominations in full as Peaky Blinders and Line of Duty battle it out

Awards season has officially kicked off and with it , nominations are being revealed .
Among the award shows on @ @ @ @ @ are the National Television Awards .
The 25th NTAs will be aired on ITV at @ @ @ @ @ comedian David Walliams is at the helm this year .
He 's taken over from @ @ @ @ @ year that he would n't be hosting again .
The final round of voting is @ @ @ @ @ really simple to do - just head on to the National TV Awards website and @ @ @ @ @ category .
Birmingham-based drama Peaky Blinders will be battling it out with Line of Duty @ @ @ @ @ title of Best Drama .
While Holly Willioughby and Phillip Schofield will be hoping to @ @ @ @ @ from Ant and Dec. Paul O'Grady : For the Love of Dogs I 'm A @ @ @ @ @ Of Here !
The National Television Awards 2020 will air live on ITV at 7:30pm @

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Awards season has officially kicked off and with it, nominations are being revealed.
Among the award shows on this side of the pond are the National Television Awards.
The 25th NTAs will be aired on ITV at the end of January and comedian David Walliams is at the helm this year.
He's taken over from Dermot O'Leary who revealed last year that he wouldn't be hosting again. The final round of voting is now open and it's really simple to do - just head on to the National TV Awards website and choose your favourite in each category.
Birmingham-based drama Peaky Blinders will be battling it out with Line of Duty and Killing Eve for the title of Best Drama.
While Holly Willioughby and Phillip Schofield will be hoping to steal the Best Presenter crown from Ant and Dec.
Here's the full list of nominations.
New Drama
Chernobyl
The Capture
Gentleman Jack
A Confession
Cleaning Up
Talent Show
Britain's Got Talent
Dancing on Ice
The Voice UK
Strictly Come Dancing
Drama
Killing Eve
Call the Midwife
Line of Duty
Peaky Blinders
Casualty
(Image: PA Wire / January 23, 2018)
TV Presenter
Holly Willoughby
Ant & Dec
Phillip Schofield
Graham Norton
Bradley Walsh
Factual
Gogglebox
Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs
Gordon, Gino and Fred: Road Trip
Jesy Nelson: 'Odd One Out'
Ambulance
Drama Performance
Jodie Comer - Villanelle - Killing Eve
Idris Elba - DCI John Luther - Luther
Michael Stevenson - Iain Dean - Casualty
Cillian Murphy - Thomas Shelby - Peaky Blinders
Suranne Jones - Anne Lister - Gentleman Jack
The Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award
I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!
The Graham Norton Show
The Chase
RuPaul's Drag Race UK
Challenge Show
The Apprentice
The Circle
The Great British Bake Off
Love Island
MasterChef
Serial Drama
Coronation Street
EastEnders
Emmerdale
Hollyoaks
Serial Drama Performance
Gregory Finnegan - James Nightingale - Hollyoaks
Katie McGlynn - Sinead Tinker - Coronation Street
Danny Dyer - Mick Carter - EastEnders
Danny Miller - Aaron Dingle - Emmerdale
Comedy
Mrs Brown's Boys
Sex Education
Fleabag
After Life
Derry Girls
Newcomer
Peter Ash - Paul Foreman - Coronation Street
Jurell Carter - Nate Robinson - Emmerdale
Max Bowden - Ben Mitchell - EastEnders
Imran Adams - Mitchell Deveraux - Hollyoaks
Live Magazine Show
Loose Women
Sunday Brunch
Good Morning Britain
This Morning
TV Judge
Simon Cowell - Britain's Got Talent/The X Factor
Sir Tom Jones - The Voice UK
RuPaul - RuPaul's Drag Race UK
David Walliams - Britain's Got Talent
will.i.am - The Voice UK/The Voice Kids
The National Television Awards 2020 will air live on ITV at 7:30pm on Tuesday January 28.


birminghammail--2020-01-07--Watch brazen thief steal bulldog puppy in laundry bag during daylight raid in Coventry

This is the moment a burglar made off with a young bulldog puppy in a laundry bag - after raiding a house in broad daylight .
The callous thief was caught on crystal clear CCTV as they left the address , in the Longford area of Coventry , carrying the defenceless puppy in the bag .
The dog , named Tyson , can be seen poking his head out of the bag which is strung over the crook 's arm .
As well as the much-loved pet , the thief - wearing gloves and a dark-coloured parka jacket with fur @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ring , clothing and jewellery .
Now police have released this CCTV as they appealed for help to trace the burglar , who struck at 11am on January 6 .
The puppy - aged just a few months old - was taken from an address in Rafferty Adams Way .
Detectives say they are keen to hear from anyone who has information about the break-in and who was responsible .
DC Mario Poleszak , from force CID , said : `` The burglar was determined to get his hands on whatever he could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as taking a young pup .
`` The owner only had Tyson - who is just a few months old - for a week and we ’ re determined to find him and the thief . ''
Anyone with information can contact police via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk , or via 101 .

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This is the moment a burglar made off with a young bulldog puppy in a laundry bag - after raiding a house in broad daylight.
The callous thief was caught on crystal clear CCTV as they left the address, in the Longford area of Coventry, carrying the defenceless puppy in the bag.
The dog, named Tyson, can be seen poking his head out of the bag which is strung over the crook's arm.
As well as the much-loved pet, the thief - wearing gloves and a dark-coloured parka jacket with fur round the hood - took an engagement ring, clothing and jewellery.
Now police have released this CCTV as they appealed for help to trace the burglar, who struck at 11am on January 6.
The puppy - aged just a few months old - was taken from an address in Rafferty Adams Way.
Detectives say they are keen to hear from anyone who has information about the break-in and who was responsible.
DC Mario Poleszak, from force CID, said: "The burglar was determined to get his hands on whatever he could taking sentimental items and stooping as low as taking a young pup.
"The owner only had Tyson - who is just a few months old - for a week and we’re determined to find him and the thief."
Anyone with information can contact police via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk, or via 101.
Quote crime reference number 20CV/5202E/20.


birminghammail--2020-01-07--Claret and Blue Podcast: Leicester City vs Aston Villa Preview

In today 's episode of BirminghamLive 's Aston Villa podcast Claret and Blue , Dan Rolinson sat down with Leicester @ @ @ @ @ preview the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final , which will see Aston Villa @ @ @ @ @ the King Power Stadium on Wednesday .
Jordan and Dan discussed the match-up , line-ups @ @ @ @ @ first-leg , and how Leicester may match Aston Villa 's back-three .
You can listen @ @ @ @ @ Of course , you can keep up to date with the latest Claret & Blue @ @ @ @ @ , Spotify and Acast .
Download and subscribe .
Videos are also available via our @ @ @ @ @ channel .
You can find all the links you need to subscribe below : We @ @ @ @ @ you , the Aston Villa faithful , so , if you could be ever so @ @ @ @ @ review or a comment on your chosen platform of choice , that would really help @ @ @ @ @ , just like Villa on the pitch !

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In today's episode of BirminghamLive's Aston Villa podcast Claret and Blue, Dan Rolinson sat down with Leicester City reporter Jordan Blackwell to preview the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final, which will see Aston Villa take on The Foxes at the King Power Stadium on Wednesday.
Jordan and Dan discussed the match-up, line-ups, the importance of the first-leg, and how Leicester may match Aston Villa's back-three.
You can listen to the podcast on YouTube
Of course, you can keep up to date with the latest Claret & Blue Podcast episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Acast . Download and subscribe. Videos are also available via our dedicated Claret & Blue YouTube channel.
You can find all the links you need to subscribe below:
YouTube
Acast
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
We'd love to hear from you, the Aston Villa faithful, so, if you could be ever so kind to leave us a review or a comment on your chosen platform of choice, that would really help the show grow and evolve, just like Villa on the pitch!


birminghammail--2020-01-07--Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's one word reaction to arriving in Canada is utterly brilliant

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have spoken of the `` unbelievable '' welcome they received while in Canada , and joked how their son Archie was mesmerised by the scenery .
Meghan and Harry 's first official engagement of the new decade was to publicly thank the Commonwealth country for hosting them during an extended private break over the festive period .
The couple were described by a royal aide as feeling `` energised and excited '' to be back in the UK , after spending the majority of a six-week break in the province of British Columbia , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Island .
The couple visited Canada 's High Commission in central London , and sat down for tea with Janice Charette , Canada 's High Commissioner to the UK , and her deputy Sarah Fountain Smith , and were even served the popular chocolate treat of Nanaimo bars from British Columbia .
They later met staff gathered on the Commission 's grand staircase , and the duke , in a reference to their successful break , asked : `` Anyone here from British Colombia ? ''
When a few hands went up , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place you live in . ''
Harry went on to say `` Thank you so much '' , and made the group laugh when he added `` not that you had anything much to do with it .
`` But the warmth and hospitality we were shown while there was unbelievable , and that 's exactly why we chose to go out there . ''
Meghan , a former actress , lived and worked in Toronto during her time starring in the popular US drama Suits , and the couple were famously pictured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the 2017 Invictus Games in the city .
The duchess was beside her husband and told the High Commission staff : `` I want to say happy new year and thank you , and as my husband said , my goodness it was just such an incredible time we were able to have there , and with our son too .
`` And just to be able to take in the warmth that we experienced from the people , but also just to walk around and just see the beauty of Canada @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' when you walk by , and just see how stunning it is - so it meant a lot to us . ''

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have spoken of the "unbelievable" welcome they received while in Canada, and joked how their son Archie was mesmerised by the scenery.
Meghan and Harry's first official engagement of the new decade was to publicly thank the Commonwealth country for hosting them during an extended private break over the festive period.
The couple were described by a royal aide as feeling "energised and excited" to be back in the UK, after spending the majority of a six-week break in the province of British Columbia, where they were spotted hiking on Vancouver Island.
The couple visited Canada's High Commission in central London, and sat down for tea with Janice Charette, Canada's High Commissioner to the UK, and her deputy Sarah Fountain Smith, and were even served the popular chocolate treat of Nanaimo bars from British Columbia.
(Image: Getty Images)
They later met staff gathered on the Commission's grand staircase, and the duke, in a reference to their successful break, asked: "Anyone here from British Colombia?"
When a few hands went up, he said: "What a beautiful place you live in."
(Image: Getty Images)
Harry went on to say "Thank you so much", and made the group laugh when he added "not that you had anything much to do with it.
"But the warmth and hospitality we were shown while there was unbelievable, and that's exactly why we chose to go out there."
Meghan, a former actress, lived and worked in Toronto during her time starring in the popular US drama Suits, and the couple were famously pictured together when Meghan joined her then-boyfriend Harry at the 2017 Invictus Games in the city.
(Image: Getty Images)
The duchess was beside her husband and told the High Commission staff: "I want to say happy new year and thank you, and as my husband said, my goodness it was just such an incredible time we were able to have there, and with our son too.
"And just to be able to take in the warmth that we experienced from the people, but also just to walk around and just see the beauty of Canada.
"To see Archie go 'ahhh' when you walk by, and just see how stunning it is - so it meant a lot to us."


birminghammail--2020-01-07--'I don't think he will' - The expert Danny Drinkwater verdicts Aston Villa fans should read

Dean Smith is hoping Aston Villa newbie Danny Drinkwater can hit the ground running .
The Chelsea midfielder , who quit a loan spell at Burnley to join Villa , trained with his new teammates for the first time on Tuesday and Smith says he will be in contention for the match with Manchester City on Sunday .
`` He was on the bench against us on New Year ’ s Day , '' said Smith .
`` If someone is on the bench for a Sean Dyche team he ’ s ready to play . ''
Due to being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aganst his former club Leicester City , Drinkwater is set to spend an uninterrupted week on Bodymoor Heath 's training pitches to ensure he 's ready to face Pep Guardiola 's men .
But what exactly can Villa fans expect from their new signing ?
We caught up with LeicestershireLive 's Jordan Blackwell , Football.London 's Oliver Harbord and LancsLive 's Alex James to get the inside track on Drinkwater .
What are Danny Drinkwater 's strengths and weaknesses ?
While at Leicester , Drinkwater 's biggest asset was his range of passing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he could play it long , he could play adventurous balls , he could keep it simple .
He normally always made the right choice .
He was n't afraid to get stuck in either .
N'Golo Kante did the majority of the defensive duties in central midfield during the title-winning season , but Drinkwater did not shy away from the dirty work , and he read the game well .
As for his weaknesses , while he scored a few spectacular strikes for Leicester , he does n't get into the box @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't get on the scoresheet that often .
How important was he to Leicester 's title-winning season ?
Every single player in the starting 11 was crucial , and that includes Drinkwater .
With Leicester playing on the counter-attack , his role was to move the ball forward quickly to Mahrez , Okazaki , Albrighton and Vardy .
He did it superbly .
It was his balls to Vardy that were the most striking .
He developed an instinctive knowledge of where Vardy would be running at any moment .
Drinkwater would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the striker without lifting his head .
Why do you think his career has nose-dived since leaving Leicester ?
It seemed to me that his qualities were very specific to Leicester 's style of play .
Chelsea played totally differently , so Drinkwater did not play regularly , and with a lack of game-time , his confidence suffered .
He is the sort of player that needed an arm around his shoulder .
How is he viewed at Leicester now , two years after leaving ?
He is probably the least loved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side , along with Mahrez .
He was deemed to have forced a move out – he was absent with a mysterious injury in the lead-up to his move to Chelsea – and that soured his relationship with Leicester fans somewhat .
Do you think he 'll be a success at Aston Villa – and why ?
Unless Villa sign a striker who likes to run in behind , I do n't think he will .
He needs forwards who are willing runners .
Plus , Drinkwater is the sort of player who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make an impact .
And he could need more time than usual , given he has not played regular football for so long .
Why has n't it worked out for Drinkwater at Chelsea ?
It was always a bit of a strange signing for Chelsea at the time , with the Blues looking for a midfielder but also in need of English players .
Danny Drinkwater obviously had a superb season when Leicester City won the title , but it was clear N ’ Golo Kante was the driving force of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough player , but never really with the quality that Chelsea should have been looking for , and to offer him wages of £100,000-per-week seemed ludicrous .
Antonio Conte didn ’ t really want him at the time , while Maurizio Sarri constantly said that he didn ’ t fit into his system .
His time at Chelsea has been a frustrating one and he ’ ll be looking to put that right .
Is there any chance he could force his way back into Frank Lampard 's plans ?
It really doesn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t play at all under Maurizio Sarri and didn ’ t do enough in pre-season to convince Frank Lampard .
With Mateo Kovacic , Kante and Jorginho in the squad , there is no way that Drinkwater would be making it into the starting XI .
Meanwhile , the likes of Mason Mount , Ruben Loftus-Cheek and even Ross Barkley are to get their chance above him .
Drinkwater and Tiemoue Bakayoko really aren ’ t in Lampard ’ s plans , so this summer could be the one where he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you 've seen of Drinkwater , will he be a good signing for Villa ?
It ’ s a bit hard to say as he hasn ’ t really played for Chelsea in the past couple of seasons !
However , if Dean Smith can coax out the player who was a big part of Leicester winning the Premier League then there is no doubt he can be .
The 29-year-old wants to stay in the Premier League and this could be one of the last shots for him to prove himself .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ so Drinkwater will want to make sure that isn ’ t the case this time around .
He still has ability , but Smith needs to get him up to match fitness as soon as possible and focus his mind on football .
Why did it not work out for Drinkwater at Burnley ?
There was the feeling when he signed that it would be a shrewd bit of business for Burnley but in the end it was a failed move .
The nightclub incident certainly had a large role to play , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out for three months and he only returned to full fitness in December .
Sean Dyche has a preferred central pairing of Jack Cork and Ashley Westwood and evidently didn ’ t see enough of Drinkwater to pick him ahead of either .
What did you make of his two Burnley appearances - and what do fans think of him ?
Hard to judge on his two outings .
The first , in the Carabao Cup against Sunderland , saw him make an error that led to the Black Cats scoring while the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him replaced on the hour having faded from a bright opening period .
In truth the fans didn ’ t get a chance to see him , although plenty wanted him to be given a chance in recent weeks , and as such he will be judged as a failure at Turf Moor .
Did Sean Dyche say much about him/why it did n't work ?
Dyche said after Drinkwater returned that he didn ’ t get enough game time and so the agreement wasn ’ t worth continuing .
The player himself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ football and if he knew the option of other clubs were on the table he will have had his say as well .
Do you think he 'll be a success at Aston Villa ?
There ’ s certainly a player there as we saw with Leicester .
But we just didn ’ t see any evidence of that at Burnley .
One thing is for certain , if he is a success at Villa it will lead to some questions of the Clarets ’ decision making in not giving him more of @ @ @

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Dean Smith is hoping Aston Villa newbie Danny Drinkwater can hit the ground running.
The Chelsea midfielder, who quit a loan spell at Burnley to join Villa, trained with his new teammates for the first time on Tuesday and Smith says he will be in contention for the match with Manchester City on Sunday.
"He was on the bench against us on New Year’s Day," said Smith. "If someone is on the bench for a Sean Dyche team he’s ready to play."
Due to being ineligible for Villa's Carabao Cup semi-final aganst his former club Leicester City, Drinkwater is set to spend an uninterrupted week on Bodymoor Heath's training pitches to ensure he's ready to face Pep Guardiola's men.
But what exactly can Villa fans expect from their new signing? We caught up with LeicestershireLive's Jordan Blackwell, Football.London's Oliver Harbord and LancsLive's Alex James to get the inside track on Drinkwater.
Leicester City - Jordan Blackwell
What are Danny Drinkwater's strengths and weaknesses?
While at Leicester, Drinkwater's biggest asset was his range of passing. He could play it short, he could play it long, he could play adventurous balls, he could keep it simple. He normally always made the right choice.
He wasn't afraid to get stuck in either. N'Golo Kante did the majority of the defensive duties in central midfield during the title-winning season, but Drinkwater did not shy away from the dirty work, and he read the game well.
As for his weaknesses, while he scored a few spectacular strikes for Leicester, he doesn't get into the box a great deal, and so doesn't get on the scoresheet that often.
How important was he to Leicester's title-winning season?
Every single player in the starting 11 was crucial, and that includes Drinkwater. With Leicester playing on the counter-attack, his role was to move the ball forward quickly to Mahrez, Okazaki, Albrighton and Vardy. He did it superbly.
It was his balls to Vardy that were the most striking. He developed an instinctive knowledge of where Vardy would be running at any moment. Drinkwater would be able to drop a pass in front of the striker without lifting his head.
Why do you think his career has nose-dived since leaving Leicester?
It seemed to me that his qualities were very specific to Leicester's style of play. Chelsea played totally differently, so Drinkwater did not play regularly, and with a lack of game-time, his confidence suffered. He is the sort of player that needed an arm around his shoulder.
How is he viewed at Leicester now, two years after leaving?
He is probably the least loved of the key players in the title-winning side, along with Mahrez. He was deemed to have forced a move out – he was absent with a mysterious injury in the lead-up to his move to Chelsea – and that soured his relationship with Leicester fans somewhat.
Do you think he'll be a success at Aston Villa – and why?
Unless Villa sign a striker who likes to run in behind, I don't think he will. He needs forwards who are willing runners.
Plus, Drinkwater is the sort of player who needs time to settle into a side to make an impact. And he could need more time than usual, given he has not played regular football for so long.
Chelsea - Oliver Harbord
Why hasn't it worked out for Drinkwater at Chelsea?
It was always a bit of a strange signing for Chelsea at the time, with the Blues looking for a midfielder but also in need of English players.
Danny Drinkwater obviously had a superb season when Leicester City won the title, but it was clear N’Golo Kante was the driving force of the midfield.
Drinkwater is a decent enough player, but never really with the quality that Chelsea should have been looking for, and to offer him wages of £100,000-per-week seemed ludicrous.
Antonio Conte didn’t really want him at the time, while Maurizio Sarri constantly said that he didn’t fit into his system.
His time at Chelsea has been a frustrating one and he’ll be looking to put that right.
Is there any chance he could force his way back into Frank Lampard's plans?
It really doesn’t look like it. Drinkwater didn’t play at all under Maurizio Sarri and didn’t do enough in pre-season to convince Frank Lampard.
With Mateo Kovacic, Kante and Jorginho in the squad, there is no way that Drinkwater would be making it into the starting XI.
Meanwhile, the likes of Mason Mount, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and even Ross Barkley are to get their chance above him.
Drinkwater and Tiemoue Bakayoko really aren’t in Lampard’s plans, so this summer could be the one where he moves on permanently.
Based on what you've seen of Drinkwater, will he be a good signing for Villa?
It’s a bit hard to say as he hasn’t really played for Chelsea in the past couple of seasons!
However, if Dean Smith can coax out the player who was a big part of Leicester winning the Premier League then there is no doubt he can be.
The 29-year-old wants to stay in the Premier League and this could be one of the last shots for him to prove himself.
The Burnley loan was a disaster and so Drinkwater will want to make sure that isn’t the case this time around.
He still has ability, but Smith needs to get him up to match fitness as soon as possible and focus his mind on football.
Burnley - Alex James
Why did it not work out for Drinkwater at Burnley?
There was the feeling when he signed that it would be a shrewd bit of business for Burnley but in the end it was a failed move.
The nightclub incident certainly had a large role to play, the ankle injury he suffered kept him out for three months and he only returned to full fitness in December.
Sean Dyche has a preferred central pairing of Jack Cork and Ashley Westwood and evidently didn’t see enough of Drinkwater to pick him ahead of either.
(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)
What did you make of his two Burnley appearances - and what do fans think of him?
Hard to judge on his two outings. The first, in the Carabao Cup against Sunderland, saw him make an error that led to the Black Cats scoring while the second, against Man City, saw him replaced on the hour having faded from a bright opening period. In truth the fans didn’t get a chance to see him, although plenty wanted him to be given a chance in recent weeks, and as such he will be judged as a failure at Turf Moor.
Did Sean Dyche say much about him/why it didn't work?
Dyche said after Drinkwater returned that he didn’t get enough game time and so the agreement wasn’t worth continuing. The player himself will no doubt have wanted first team football and if he knew the option of other clubs were on the table he will have had his say as well.
Do you think he'll be a success at Aston Villa?
There’s certainly a player there as we saw with Leicester. But we just didn’t see any evidence of that at Burnley. One thing is for certain, if he is a success at Villa it will lead to some questions of the Clarets’ decision making in not giving him more of an opportunity.


birminghammail--2020-01-07--Potential Reynhard Sinaga victims come forward after police appeal over serial rapist

Further potential victims of Reynhard Sinaga , the UK 's most prolific serial rapist , have come forward following his sentencing , say police .
The Indonesian student was jailed for life with a minimum term of 30 years after he was convicted of drugging 48 men and filming himself sexually violating them in his Manchester city centre apartment .
Police established during their investigations that 195 different males appear to have been unconscious while Sinaga assaulted them , Manchester Crown Court heard .
Greater Manchester Police set up a dedicated incident room after Sinaga 's offending was made public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say they have seen a `` very positive response '' with multiple calls made .
A spokesman said : `` For operational reasons we are unable to give out specific numbers of calls made to the incident room or information made online via the Major Incident Public Portal at this time .
`` However , we can confirm that some of these reports relate to potential further victims of Sinaga . ''
Police previously revealed they had not yet been able to identify 70 of the 195 men .
The 36-year-old went out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , hunting for lone , drunk young men around nightclubs near his flat .
The slightly-built student posed as a Good Samaritan who offered them a floor to sleep on or promised them more drink .
His victims - who were mainly heterosexual - had little or no memory of the hours that followed as Sinaga repeatedly raped many of them .
It is thought he laced alcoholic drinks with a drug such as GHB , also known as liquid ecstasy .
The rapist was caught when one of the men regained consciousness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the police and , crucially , handed in Sinaga 's phone .
He was found guilty of a total of 159 offences committed between January 2015 and May 2017 - 136 counts of rape , 13 counts of sexual assault , eight counts of attempted rape and two counts of assault by penetration .
Sentencing , Judge Suzanne Goddard QC said Sinaga was a `` highly dangerous , cunning and deceitful individual '' who will never be safe to be released .
Last June , Sinaga was jailed for life with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from his first two trials .
Reporting restrictions were put in place to avoid prejudice to subsequent trials and to avoid the possibility of potential victims and witnesses being deterred from giving evidence or coming forward .
Anyone wishing to speak to police and make a report relating to Reynhard Sinaga is urged to get in touch on 0800 092 0410 ( calls made from within the UK ) or 0207 158 0124 ( international calls ) .
Alternatively , reports can be made online via the Major Incident Public Portal at mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP19V24-PO2

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Further potential victims of Reynhard Sinaga, the UK's most prolific serial rapist, have come forward following his sentencing, say police.
The Indonesian student was jailed for life with a minimum term of 30 years after he was convicted of drugging 48 men and filming himself sexually violating them in his Manchester city centre apartment.
Police established during their investigations that 195 different males appear to have been unconscious while Sinaga assaulted them, Manchester Crown Court heard.
Greater Manchester Police set up a dedicated incident room after Sinaga's offending was made public for the first time on Monday and say they have seen a "very positive response" with multiple calls made.
A spokesman said: "For operational reasons we are unable to give out specific numbers of calls made to the incident room or information made online via the Major Incident Public Portal at this time.
"However, we can confirm that some of these reports relate to potential further victims of Sinaga."
Police previously revealed they had not yet been able to identify 70 of the 195 men.
The 36-year-old went out in the early hours of the morning, hunting for lone, drunk young men around nightclubs near his flat.
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The slightly-built student posed as a Good Samaritan who offered them a floor to sleep on or promised them more drink.
His victims - who were mainly heterosexual - had little or no memory of the hours that followed as Sinaga repeatedly raped many of them.
It is thought he laced alcoholic drinks with a drug such as GHB, also known as liquid ecstasy.
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The rapist was caught when one of the men regained consciousness and fought him off before he went to the police and, crucially, handed in Sinaga's phone.
He was found guilty of a total of 159 offences committed between January 2015 and May 2017 - 136 counts of rape, 13 counts of sexual assault, eight counts of attempted rape and two counts of assault by penetration.
Sentencing, Judge Suzanne Goddard QC said Sinaga was a "highly dangerous, cunning and deceitful individual" who will never be safe to be released.
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Last June, Sinaga was jailed for life with a minimum of 20 years for the convictions from his first two trials.
Reporting restrictions were put in place to avoid prejudice to subsequent trials and to avoid the possibility of potential victims and witnesses being deterred from giving evidence or coming forward.
Anyone wishing to speak to police and make a report relating to Reynhard Sinaga is urged to get in touch on 0800 092 0410 (calls made from within the UK) or 0207 158 0124 (international calls).
Alternatively, reports can be made online via the Major Incident Public Portal at mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP19V24-PO2


birminghammail--2020-01-07--Police officer's wife posts harrowing images from hospital after cop Jon Casey hurt in 'hit-and-run'

The wife of a police officer seriously hurt in a hit-and-run has released a photo showing his dramatic injuries .
Police Constable Jon Casey is in a serious but stable condition in hospital after the collision in Woodford Green , north-east London , in the early hours of Monday , Scotland Yard said .
His wife , Donna Casey , has posted a picture of his bloodied face on social media in a bid to get witnesses to come forward .
Mrs Casey wrote on Facebook : `` He is a father of 3 boys , a son , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We want the public to see what these people will do to get away from justice so please share this picture !
`` Please if anyone has any information call 101 for the # metpolice . ''
At about 10 minutes past midnight , officers indicated for a grey Mini Cooper to stop near Saint Barnabas Road .
It failed to do so and a pursuit was authorised .
Officers positioned themselves on Chigwell Road , near Gaynes Hill Road and the M11 overpass , to wait for the vehicle .
As it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a stop stick ( stinger ) when he was hit by the car , and the vehicle then sped away from the scene .
PC Casey was taken to hospital where he is in a serious but stable condition , but his injuries are not life-threatening .
Police said the vehicle , which was on false '67 ' year plates , was found a short time later at about 00.45am abandoned in Woolhampton Way , Chigwell .
A 29-year-old man and a 24-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigation .
Police said inquiries to trace the driver continued .
Detectives have released an image of the suspect vehicle and are appealing for information about its movements before and after the incident .
Detective Sergeant Jose-Paulo Qureshi said : `` The officer was simply doing his duty when he was struck by the vehicle and was seriously injured - he 's lucky not to have been killed .
`` The suspects fled the scene , despite knowing they had hit an officer , leaving him seriously injured in the road .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find the people responsible .
I would appeal to those who were involved to do the right thing and hand yourself in .
`` I 'd also appeal to members of the public to help us with our investigation .
Did you see a grey Mini Cooper on '67 ' plates driving erratically or at speed in the Woodford Green or Chigwell areas between midnight and 00:45hrs on Monday , 6 January ?
`` If you have any information about this vehicle , or dashcam footage , please get in touch with us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anyone with information or dashcam footage is asked to call the incident room on 020 8597 4874 , police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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The wife of a police officer seriously hurt in a hit-and-run has released a photo showing his dramatic injuries.
Police Constable Jon Casey is in a serious but stable condition in hospital after the collision in Woodford Green, north-east London, in the early hours of Monday, Scotland Yard said.
His wife, Donna Casey, has posted a picture of his bloodied face on social media in a bid to get witnesses to come forward.
Mrs Casey wrote on Facebook: "He is a father of 3 boys, a son, a brother and my best friend.
"We want the public to see what these people will do to get away from justice so please share this picture!
"Please if anyone has any information call 101 for the #metpolice."
(Image: PA)
Police also released a photo showing PC Casey's leg in a cast.
At about 10 minutes past midnight, officers indicated for a grey Mini Cooper to stop near Saint Barnabas Road.
It failed to do so and a pursuit was authorised.
Officers positioned themselves on Chigwell Road, near Gaynes Hill Road and the M11 overpass, to wait for the vehicle.
As it approached, one officer attempted to deploy a stop stick (stinger) when he was hit by the car, and the vehicle then sped away from the scene.
(Image: PA)
PC Casey was taken to hospital where he is in a serious but stable condition, but his injuries are not life-threatening.
Police said the vehicle, which was on false '67' year plates, was found a short time later at about 00.45am abandoned in Woolhampton Way, Chigwell.
A 29-year-old man and a 24-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, and have both been released under investigation.
Police said inquiries to trace the driver continued.
Detectives have released an image of the suspect vehicle and are appealing for information about its movements before and after the incident.
Detective Sergeant Jose-Paulo Qureshi said: "The officer was simply doing his duty when he was struck by the vehicle and was seriously injured - he's lucky not to have been killed.
"The suspects fled the scene, despite knowing they had hit an officer, leaving him seriously injured in the road.
"We are working around the clock to find the people responsible. I would appeal to those who were involved to do the right thing and hand yourself in.
"I'd also appeal to members of the public to help us with our investigation. Did you see a grey Mini Cooper on '67' plates driving erratically or at speed in the Woodford Green or Chigwell areas between midnight and 00:45hrs on Monday, 6 January?
"If you have any information about this vehicle, or dashcam footage, please get in touch with us as a matter of urgency."
Anyone with information or dashcam footage is asked to call the incident room on 020 8597 4874, police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-01-08--"Amateurish" - Glenn Whelan opens up on his problems since leaving Aston Villa

Former Aston Villa midfielder Glenn Whelan has not enjoyed the best days of his career after leaving the club in the summer .
In an interview with the Irish Independent , Whelan states that the club who picked him up following his Villa exit , Hearts , `` threw him under the bus . ''
The Irish midfielder was released by the Scottish team yesterday , only making it a third of the way through his one-year deal .
Things went downhill for Whelan when former Barnsley boss Daniel Stendel arrived at the club .
`` When the new manager @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spoke to was me .
He was already having a bit of a go . ''
Whelan 's issue with the German manager ?
That he felt he was being made an example of in a power play by the newcomer .
`` My form was good for the last few months . ''
`` The manager came in and wanted to show his power , show the other players that he 's the boss , he 's the main man . ''
Whelan later found out via a group message that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day defeat by Hibernian on Boxing Day , and stated that Stendal refused to give him any time to discuss this .
`` I went to the manager to try and have a word , '' Whelan added .
`` He was watching videos of the Hibs game and said he did n't have time to speak to me .
That was the last of it for me at Hearts .
`` I ca n't accept him coming out and questioning my leadership skills or saying I did n't do the job - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' It came to an end this week , with Whelan lashing out at hearts after receiving an email asking him to sign a release from the club .
`` On Monday night , I got an email from someone at the club with the contract details , asking me to sign so we could go our separate ways . ''
`` It was all very amateurish from their side . ''

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Former Aston Villa midfielder Glenn Whelan has not enjoyed the best days of his career after leaving the club in the summer.
In an interview with the Irish Independent , Whelan states that the club who picked him up following his Villa exit, Hearts, "threw him under the bus."
The Irish midfielder was released by the Scottish team yesterday, only making it a third of the way through his one-year deal.
Things went downhill for Whelan when former Barnsley boss Daniel Stendel arrived at the club.
"When the new manager came in, the first person he spoke to was me. He was already having a bit of a go."
Whelan's issue with the German manager? That he felt he was being made an example of in a power play by the newcomer.
"My form was good for the last few months."
"The manager came in and wanted to show his power, show the other players that he's the boss, he's the main man."
Whelan later found out via a group message that he wasn't included in Hearts' derby day defeat by Hibernian on Boxing Day, and stated that Stendal refused to give him any time to discuss this.
"I went to the manager to try and have a word," Whelan added. "He was watching videos of the Hibs game and said he didn't have time to speak to me. That was the last of it for me at Hearts.
"I can't accept him coming out and questioning my leadership skills or saying I didn't do the job - I did the job he asked."
It came to an end this week, with Whelan lashing out at hearts after receiving an email asking him to sign a release from the club.
"On Monday night, I got an email from someone at the club with the contract details, asking me to sign so we could go our separate ways."
"It was all very amateurish from their side."


birminghammail--2020-01-08--Emotional Piers Morgan takes swipe at National Television Awards - and reveals he would rather watch

Emotional Piers Morgan takes swipe at National Television Awards - and reveals he would rather watch footie

Good Morning Britain viewers will know that host Piers Morgan is forever grumbling over his programme 's failure to win a National Television Award .
The accolade , which is often awarded to daytime competitor This Morning , is something of a sticking point for Piers - so much so he today announced he will boycott this year 's ceremony .
He went on an emotional rant , as he often does , about GMB 's lack of 'Daytime Programme ' awards over the years when he decided to take a random swipe at Ant McPartlin , the Manchester Evening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TV presenter award with Declan Donnelly in 2019 despite taking time off following a drink driving conviction .
Piers , 54 , raged : `` There was a celebration last night of 25 years of the NTAs .
Why bother ?
It 's literally groundhog day .
Ant and Dec , Ant and Dec , Ant and Dec , Ant and Dec. '' Even when Ant had the year off walking his dog he got an award .
It 's ridiculous . ''
He also took a pop at This Morning presenters Holly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the award each year is perhaps insincere .
He mocked : `` Holly and Phil go , what , us ?
Us ?
Little old us ?
For the 55th consecutive year ?
Oh !
`` Then they do the old , we 're one big happy family at ITV , when everyone knows we 're a seething hot bed of backstabbing liars , charlatans , drunkards .
They know who they are .
`` Anyway I wish Holly and Phil all the best - fingers crossed guys , hope you do it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the glitzy awards night , which will be held at the O2 London on January 28 , he will instead be watching the footy .
He went on : `` I 'm going to be at home eating a nice steak and nice 05 claret and watching the football .
`` I 'm not going to any more awards ceremonies where you literally sit there and the camera pans on my big sweaty head at the precise moment the say , and the winner is ...
This Morning . ''

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Good Morning Britain viewers will know that host Piers Morgan is forever grumbling over his programme's failure to win a National Television Award.
The accolade, which is often awarded to daytime competitor This Morning, is something of a sticking point for Piers - so much so he today announced he will boycott this year's ceremony.
He went on an emotional rant, as he often does, about GMB's lack of 'Daytime Programme' awards over the years when he decided to take a random swipe at Ant McPartlin, the Manchester Evening News reports.
Ant won the best TV presenter award with Declan Donnelly in 2019 despite taking time off following a drink driving conviction.
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Piers, 54, raged: "There was a celebration last night of 25 years of the NTAs. Why bother? It's literally groundhog day. Ant and Dec, Ant and Dec, Ant and Dec, Ant and Dec.
"Even when Ant had the year off walking his dog he got an award. It's ridiculous."
He also took a pop at This Morning presenters Holly and Phil, suggesting their acceptance of the award each year is perhaps insincere.
He mocked: "Holly and Phil go, what, us? Us? Little old us? For the 55th consecutive year? Oh!
"Then they do the old, we're one big happy family at ITV, when everyone knows we're a seething hot bed of backstabbing liars, charlatans, drunkards. They know who they are.
"Anyway I wish Holly and Phil all the best - fingers crossed guys, hope you do it again."
Instead of going to the glitzy awards night, which will be held at the O2 London on January 28, he will instead be watching the footy.
He went on: "I'm going to be at home eating a nice steak and nice 05 claret and watching the football.
"I'm not going to any more awards ceremonies where you literally sit there and the camera pans on my big sweaty head at the precise moment the say, and the winner is... This Morning."
GMB airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.


birminghammail--2020-01-08--Video game enthusiasts can cash-in on unwanted Christmas socks at High Street retailer

Video game enthusiasts in Birmingham who received piles of unwanted socks in their Christmas stockings can put the unwelcome gifts to good use .
Game , the leading high street video game retailer , has announced it will swap the undesired presents for in-store credit that can be used towards the latest hit games .
It will give £2 for every pair of new , unworn socks - which will be donated to homeless shelters across the country .
A spokesperson for Game said : `` Following the Christmas period , unwanted socks get thrown to the back of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – they go straight in the bin .
`` Over 25 per cent of Brits class socks as their least-desired Christmas present , with a combined £5 billion a year wasted on unwanted presents , whilst the number one requested item for the the UK ’ s homeless shelters is socks . ''
To ensure the Christmas sock reaches people who need them , Game will be offering customers extra credit for their trade-ins when they bring in their unwanted pairs .
An extra £2 will be given for games and an extra @ @ @ @ @ @ @ phones or consoles .
Every pair of socks collected will then be donated to various homeless charities to help communities up and down the country .

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Video game enthusiasts in Birmingham who received piles of unwanted socks in their Christmas stockings can put the unwelcome gifts to good use.
Game, the leading high street video game retailer, has announced it will swap the undesired presents for in-store credit that can be used towards the latest hit games.
It will give £2 for every pair of new, unworn socks - which will be donated to homeless shelters across the country.
A spokesperson for Game said: "Following the Christmas period, unwanted socks get thrown to the back of the drawer and forgotten, or worse still – they go straight in the bin.
"Over 25 per cent of Brits class socks as their least-desired Christmas present, with a combined £5 billion a year wasted on unwanted presents, whilst the number one requested item for the the UK’s homeless shelters is socks."
To ensure the Christmas sock reaches people who need them, Game will be offering customers extra credit for their trade-ins when they bring in their unwanted pairs.
An extra £2 will be given for games and an extra £15 when customers trade in tablets, phones or consoles. Every pair of socks collected will then be donated to various homeless charities to help communities up and down the country.


birminghammail--2020-01-08--Fury as mourner visiting grave spots couple having sex in cemetery

A vicar spoke of her fury after a couple were spotted having sex against a tree in broad daylight in her churchyard .
A witness placing flowers on their mother 's grave spotted the couple romping at Christ Church in Church Road , Coseley , on Monday , January 6 .
The incident , which took place at around 1pm , was later reported to the police , the witness said .
Rev Emma Stanford told Black Country Live she was made aware of the indecent act as there was a primary school opposite .
Ms Stanford said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a couple were caught committing an indecent act in the churchyard around lunchtime .
The matter has been reported to the police and it is believed the couple are known and local .
`` It is obviously disrespectful to those resting in our churchyard and those visiting them .
It is also illegal and very concerning considering there is a primary school opposite . ''
She continued : `` Sadly this is not the first time couples have taken advantage of our secluded churchyard .
However , I understand that it has always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ broad daylight .
At any time is n't appropriate , and is not only disrespectful , but is also illegal .
`` On a lighter note - I wonder if they 'll be booking a baptism in the not-so-distant future . ''
Dozens of commentators have spoken of their shock and disgust at the incident .
One said : “ Utter disgrace .
Have people no morals ?
” Another wrote : “ Coseley seriously need to get some respect back.
” A third added : “ Oh my days there is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bunch of sickos .
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A vicar spoke of her fury after a couple were spotted having sex against a tree in broad daylight in her churchyard.
A witness placing flowers on their mother's grave spotted the couple romping at Christ Church in Church Road, Coseley, on Monday, January 6.
The incident, which took place at around 1pm, was later reported to the police, the witness said.
Rev Emma Stanford told Black Country Live she was made aware of the indecent act as there was a primary school opposite.
Ms Stanford said: "It has been reported to me that a couple were caught committing an indecent act in the churchyard around lunchtime. The matter has been reported to the police and it is believed the couple are known and local.
"It is obviously disrespectful to those resting in our churchyard and those visiting them. It is also illegal and very concerning considering there is a primary school opposite."
She continued: "Sadly this is not the first time couples have taken advantage of our secluded churchyard. However, I understand that it has always been at night, and never in broad daylight. At any time isn't appropriate, and is not only disrespectful, but is also illegal.
"On a lighter note - I wonder if they'll be booking a baptism in the not-so-distant future."
Dozens of commentators have spoken of their shock and disgust at the incident.
One said: “Utter disgrace. Have people no morals?”
Another wrote: “Coseley seriously need to get some respect back.”
A third added: “Oh my days there is a school over the road! What a bunch of sickos.”


birminghammail--2020-01-08--The lowdown on Pepe Reina - the ex Liverpool and Bayern goalkeeper Aston Villa were 'offered'

Pepe Reina has been around the block a bit , and could go even further now that he is linked with a move to Aston Villa .
A spell in England with Liverpool , a title with Bayern Munich and stays in Italy with Napoli and AC Milan .
Currently , Reina is out of favour at Milan and is little more than an understudy to Gianluigi Donnarumma .
Donnarumma - 'Gigio ' - has held onto the number one shirt at the Rossoneri since he was 16 , and now at age 20 looks in no mood to come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Because of this the veteran goalkeeper has been linked with a move to Aston Villa .
Reports suggest that Reina was 'offered ' to Aston Villa .
It looks like some good may yet come from any conversations Villa have had with Milan - even though they fell short of delivering a new striker to Bodymoor Heath .
But who is Reina ?
What can he bring to the Villa ?
Let 's take a look : Reina started off at Barcelona , and played in a number of games at a young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the age of 22 , he was plying his trade in the Premier League for Liverpool and remained there for eight years before moving to Napoli .
He then spent a spell at Bayern Munich where he claimed a Bundesliga title as a second-choice goalkeeper before arriving back at Napoli and starting in three straight seasons for the club .
In 2018 , Reina arrived at AC Milan to deputise for Gianluigi Donnarumma and rarely saw first team action in Serie A .
The Spaniard claimed an FA Cup an UEFA Super Cup @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a League Cup in 2012 and the Community Shield in 2006 .
He was also Liverpool 's player of the season in 09/10 , and won the Premier League Golden Glove for the most clean sheets in three consecutive seasons - 05/06 , 06/07 & 07/08 .
The cups continued at Napoli , where Reina was able to lift the Coppa Italia .
This was followed by the Bundesliga win at Bayern the next season .
At international level , Reina has a fully stocked trophy cabinet .
He was part of Spain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and claimed the European Championship in 2008 and 2012 .
He was capped 36 times for Spain and was awarded the Royal Order of Sporting Merit in 2011 by Spanish sporting ministers .
Reina has made nearly 600 league appearances , and has kept a league clean sheet on 232 occassions .
In 05/06 , Reina kept 20 clean sheets in 33 league games for Liverpool , and followed that up in 08/09 , where he performed it in a full 38 game season .
His career save percentage over 20 seasons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a career clean sheet percentage of 40.7 % .
A sweeper-keeper , Reina is an adept ball player who has become renowned for his technique and judgement .
Reina is strong with the ball at his feet .
Reina is able to rush off of his line to clear or win the ball - and quickly creating transitional opportunities for his team .
All experienced goalkeepers have a weakness , and Reina is no different .
There are questions over his ability to deal with high crossed balls into his area .
At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Simon Mignolet in this regard .
After a number of high-profile mistakes , Reina eventually left the club when his performances dropped following Roy Hodgson 's arrival , and the arrival of a new goalkeeping coach .
Reina seems to fit the same profile as Orjan Nyland , and would be an additional cost for the club .
The questions that Villa 's transfer committee must ask are these : Does Reina represent an upgrade for the club ?
Is he cost effective ?
Is he the type of goalkeeper that Aston Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ With Villa facing the threat of relegation , and upgrade in any position should be considered a positive move - and Reina could be considered a possible upgrade .
However , do Villa want a sweeper-keeper who creates an attack , or a responsible shot-stopper ?
What will benefit them more ?
There are arguments for both of those roles - but Villa have to decide the direction they want to go in before bringing in Reina .
No matter his experience .

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Pepe Reina has been around the block a bit, and could go even further now that he is linked with a move to Aston Villa .
A spell in England with Liverpool, a title with Bayern Munich and stays in Italy with Napoli and AC Milan.
Currently, Reina is out of favour at Milan and is little more than an understudy to Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Donnarumma - 'Gigio' - has held onto the number one shirt at the Rossoneri since he was 16, and now at age 20 looks in no mood to come even close to giving it up.
Because of this the veteran goalkeeper has been linked with a move to Aston Villa.
Reports suggest that Reina was 'offered' to Aston Villa .
It looks like some good may yet come from any conversations Villa have had with Milan - even though they fell short of delivering a new striker to Bodymoor Heath.
But who is Reina? What can he bring to the Villa? Let's take a look:
Name: José Manuel 'Pepe' Reina Páez
Age: 37
Nationality: Spanish
Current Club: AC Milan
Club History
Reina started off at Barcelona, and played in a number of games at a young age before moving to Villareal. By the age of 22, he was plying his trade in the Premier League for Liverpool and remained there for eight years before moving to Napoli.
He then spent a spell at Bayern Munich where he claimed a Bundesliga title as a second-choice goalkeeper before arriving back at Napoli and starting in three straight seasons for the club.
In 2018, Reina arrived at AC Milan to deputise for Gianluigi Donnarumma and rarely saw first team action in Serie A.
Honours
The Spaniard claimed an FA Cup an UEFA Super Cup in 05/06 for Liverpool and also won a League Cup in 2012 and the Community Shield in 2006.
He was also Liverpool's player of the season in 09/10, and won the Premier League Golden Glove for the most clean sheets in three consecutive seasons - 05/06, 06/07 & 07/08.
The cups continued at Napoli, where Reina was able to lift the Coppa Italia. This was followed by the Bundesliga win at Bayern the next season.
At international level, Reina has a fully stocked trophy cabinet. He was part of Spain's World Cup winning side in 2010, and claimed the European Championship in 2008 and 2012.
He was capped 36 times for Spain and was awarded the Royal Order of Sporting Merit in 2011 by Spanish sporting ministers.
Numbers
Reina has made nearly 600 league appearances, and has kept a league clean sheet on 232 occassions.
In 05/06, Reina kept 20 clean sheets in 33 league games for Liverpool, and followed that up in 08/09, where he performed it in a full 38 game season.
His career save percentage over 20 seasons is .751, and the goalkeeper has a career clean sheet percentage of 40.7%.
Strengths
A sweeper-keeper, Reina is an adept ball player who has become renowned for his technique and judgement. Reina is strong with the ball at his feet.
Reina is able to rush off of his line to clear or win the ball - and quickly creating transitional opportunities for his team.
Weaknesses
All experienced goalkeepers have a weakness, and Reina is no different.
There are questions over his ability to deal with high crossed balls into his area. At Liverpool, Reina was well beaten by Simon Mignolet in this regard.
After a number of high-profile mistakes, Reina eventually left the club when his performances dropped following Roy Hodgson's arrival, and the arrival of a new goalkeeping coach.
A fit for Villa?
Reina seems to fit the same profile as Orjan Nyland, and would be an additional cost for the club.
The questions that Villa's transfer committee must ask are these: Does Reina represent an upgrade for the club? Is he cost effective?
Is he the type of goalkeeper that Aston Villa need and is this move necessary?
With Villa facing the threat of relegation, and upgrade in any position should be considered a positive move - and Reina could be considered a possible upgrade.
However, do Villa want a sweeper-keeper who creates an attack, or a responsible shot-stopper? What will benefit them more?
There are arguments for both of those roles - but Villa have to decide the direction they want to go in before bringing in Reina. No matter his experience.


birminghammail--2020-01-08--Child stowaway found dead in undercarriage of Paris-bound jet that arrived from Ivory Coast

A child has been found dead in the undercarriage of a plane that landed at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport from Ivory Coast .
The youngster , reported to be 10-years-old , was on Air France plane from Abidjan when he was found yesterday .
The long-haul jet , a Boeing 777 , had landed in Paris shortly after 5pm on Tuesday .
Air France says an investigation into the death is ongoing , MirrorOnline reports .
In a statement , Air France said : `` Air France confirms that the lifeless body of a stowaway was discovered in the well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ performing flight AF703 connecting Abidjan ( ABJ ) to Paris-Charles de Gaulle on January 7 , 2020 . ''
The journey between Abidjan and Paris takes around six hours .
Last year , the body of stowaway was found in the garden of a home near Heathrow Airport after falling from an aircraft flying from Kenya 's capital Nairobi .
He landed just inches away from a man who had been sunbathing in his garden in Clapham .
The man has not yet been identified but some reports suggest that man was an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was found with just a rucksack , a pair of trainers , two bottles of drink and a few other small items .

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A child has been found dead in the undercarriage of a plane that landed at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport from Ivory Coast.
The youngster, reported to be 10-years-old, was on Air France plane from Abidjan when he was found yesterday.
The long-haul jet, a Boeing 777, had landed in Paris shortly after 5pm on Tuesday.
Air France says an investigation into the death is ongoing, MirrorOnline reports .
In a statement, Air France said: "Air France confirms that the lifeless body of a stowaway was discovered in the well of the landing gear of the aircraft performing flight AF703 connecting Abidjan (ABJ) to Paris-Charles de Gaulle on January 7, 2020."
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The journey between Abidjan and Paris takes around six hours.
Last year, the body of stowaway was found in the garden of a home near Heathrow Airport after falling from an aircraft flying from Kenya's capital Nairobi.
He landed just inches away from a man who had been sunbathing in his garden in Clapham.
The man has not yet been identified but some reports suggest that man was an airport cleaner named Paul Manyasi.
He was found with just a rucksack, a pair of trainers, two bottles of drink and a few other small items.


birminghammail--2020-01-08--Security guard threatened with knife at New Square shopping centre

A security guard was threatened with a bladed weapon while working at a retail park in West Bromwich .
The terrifying incident unfolded in broad daylight on Sunday , November 10 the New Square retail park .
Taking to social media to launch an appeal , officers released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the crime .
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said : `` We want to talk to him after a security guard was threatened with a knife at the New Square retail park on Cronehills Linkway , West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at about 3.15pm . ''
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A security guard was threatened with a bladed weapon while working at a retail park in West Bromwich.
The terrifying incident unfolded in broad daylight on Sunday, November 10 the New Square retail park .
Taking to social media to launch an appeal, officers released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the crime.
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A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We want to talk to him after a security guard was threatened with a knife at the New Square retail park on Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich , on Sunday, November 10 at about 3.15pm."
Anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, call 101 anytime or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Please quote crime number 20SW/267425T/19.
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birminghammail--2020-01-08--'Typically vague' - Birmingham City supporters group demand answers after EFL charge

A Birmingham City supporters group has demanded answers after the club was hit with an EFL charge for the second time in consecutive seasons .
The Blues Trust have expressed their alarm at the charge and the recent accounts - which showed the club owes the parent company nearly £97million and requires another £54m from them by the end of this year .
The Trust are also concerned at the transfer of the ground to a subsidiary company , albeit one with the same directors as the football club .
In a statement the Trust have demanded answers from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the Club had been charged with a breach of EFL Regulations in relation to the expected business plan was certainly of some surprise .
“ Having been led to believe that in 2018/19 we were operating to an EFL imposed business plan which should have protected us from additional sanctions , we now discover that the truth is we appear to have been in breach of that plan .
“ Although the EFL are yet to comment it seems an unlikely coincidence that this declaration coincides with another extremely concerning set of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ January .
“ However , what can not be speculated is that , once again , the supporters have been misled , and once again treated with contempt by the Club .
“ It transpires that not only were the accounts alarming in their own right , they also concealed an important detail : that the Club have transferred ownership of the ground to another subsidiary .
“ This paper exercise – for which Derby and Sheffield Wednesday are currently under EFL investigation – moved £22.7m into the accounts , resulting in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Club to post a loss of only just over £8m , below the £13m ceiling permitted under EFL Profit & Sustainability rules .
“ Furthermore , it appears that the English Football League have been aware of this concern and investigating it for over six months , a process that in any other institution would be externally validated , properly governed and publicly visible .
“ As was recently reiterated on social media by our colleague , Daniel Ivery , on 7th November at the Fans Forum meeting , the Trust put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Club ’ s performance against the FFP targets for 2018/19 .
“ These were : regarding the Birmingham Sports Holdings published accounts which demonstrated losses of £30m against the football club ; regarding the sale of Adams and Jota against current 2019/20 losses ; and how they planned to ensure compliance from the 2020/21 season onward should promotion and hence financial security not materialise .
“ Their answer was typically vague , but contained the following reassurance , the integrity of which is now in serious question : “ As a Club we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are mindful of EFL regulations and we continue to operate in a manner which reflects this but at the same time also helps to fire our ambitions.
” “ Today , Blues Trust wish to put three further questions to the Board , which require immediate and certain resolution : • Has the internal transfer of the ground – in order to create a paper profit to avoid infringing FFP rules for 2018-19 - been approved by the EFL ?
• If no , is that what they are investigating ?
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Club being accused of infringing the EFL imposed Business Plan for that year ?
“ We will submit these in writing via official channels and keep supporters abreast of developments.
” Blues will face an EFL disciplinary commission in the coming weeks although the date has not yet been set .
Blues ' only comment on the issue thus far has been a statement put out on Monday evening , denying the latest charge : `` The Club confirms that it has been charged with a breach of EFL Regulations in relation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the 2018/19 season .
`` The Club denies the charge and we await the outcome of ongoing disciplinary proceedings .
We shall be making no further comment at this time . ''
BirminghamLive understands the charge relates not to the stadium sale but to a failure to raise more income during the 2018/2019 season with a view to making bigger inroads into the club 's losses .

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A Birmingham City supporters group has demanded answers after the club was hit with an EFL charge for the second time in consecutive seasons.
The Blues Trust have expressed their alarm at the charge and the recent accounts - which showed the club owes the parent company nearly £97million and requires another £54m from them by the end of this year.
The Trust are also concerned at the transfer of the ground to a subsidiary company, albeit one with the same directors as the football club.
In a statement the Trust have demanded answers from the board:
“Yesterday’s announcement that the Club had been charged with a breach of EFL Regulations in relation to the expected business plan was certainly of some surprise.
“Having been led to believe that in 2018/19 we were operating to an EFL imposed business plan which should have protected us from additional sanctions, we now discover that the truth is we appear to have been in breach of that plan.
“Although the EFL are yet to comment it seems an unlikely coincidence that this declaration coincides with another extremely concerning set of accounts, finally released on Monday 6th January.
“However, what cannot be speculated is that, once again, the supporters have been misled, and once again treated with contempt by the Club.
“It transpires that not only were the accounts alarming in their own right, they also concealed an important detail: that the Club have transferred ownership of the ground to another subsidiary.
“This paper exercise – for which Derby and Sheffield Wednesday are currently under EFL investigation – moved £22.7m into the accounts, resulting in a small book profit.
“This enabled the Club to post a loss of only just over £8m, below the £13m ceiling permitted under EFL Profit & Sustainability rules.
“Furthermore, it appears that the English Football League have been aware of this concern and investigating it for over six months, a process that in any other institution would be externally validated, properly governed and publicly visible.
“As was recently reiterated on social media by our colleague, Daniel Ivery, on 7th November at the Fans Forum meeting, the Trust put three questions to the board regarding the Club’s performance against the FFP targets for 2018/19.
“These were: regarding the Birmingham Sports Holdings published accounts which demonstrated losses of £30m against the football club; regarding the sale of Adams and Jota against current 2019/20 losses; and how they planned to ensure compliance from the 2020/21 season onward should promotion and hence financial security not materialise.
“Their answer was typically vague, but contained the following reassurance, the integrity of which is now in serious question:
“As a Club we cannot go into specifics, but we are mindful of EFL regulations and we continue to operate in a manner which reflects this but at the same time also helps to fire our ambitions.”
“Today, Blues Trust wish to put three further questions to the Board, which require immediate and certain resolution:
Has the internal transfer of the ground – in order to create a paper profit to avoid infringing FFP rules for 2018-19 - been approved by the EFL?
If no, is that what they are investigating?
If yes, in what way are the Club being accused of infringing the EFL imposed Business Plan for that year?
“We will submit these in writing via official channels and keep supporters abreast of developments.”
Blues will face an EFL disciplinary commission in the coming weeks although the date has not yet been set.
Blues' only comment on the issue thus far has been a statement put out on Monday evening, denying the latest charge: "The Club confirms that it has been charged with a breach of EFL Regulations in relation to a business plan imposed upon us in the 2018/19 season.
"The Club denies the charge and we await the outcome of ongoing disciplinary proceedings. We shall be making no further comment at this time."
BirminghamLive understands the charge relates not to the stadium sale but to a failure to raise more income during the 2018/2019 season with a view to making bigger inroads into the club's losses.


birminghammail--2020-01-08--'He wants his best' - new Aston Villa signing Danny Drinkwater in the words of his Chelsea, Leiceste

'He wants his best' - new Aston Villa signing Danny Drinkwater in the words of his Chelsea, Leicester and Burnley managers

It 's been an odd few years for the title-winning midfielder , who has found first-team action hard to come by after leaving Leicester City .
At Villa , he 'll be given a chance to prove his worth once more and an opportunity to resurrect his career after a poor loan spell at Burnley .
In his time , the Manchester United trainee has worked with a fair few managers .
Maurizio Sarri , Antonio Conte , Sean Dyche , Claudio Ranieri , Nigel Pearson and Sir Alex Fegurson .
Here 's what a few of them had to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Former Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri inherited Danny Drinkwater and Victor Moses at Chelsea , and insisted that they needed to improve to stay at the club .
`` They have to improve , but the characteristics are a little bit different . ''
In regards to Drinkwater - a then £35 million signing , who had been at the club for just over a year - Sarri stated that Drinkwater was n't suitable for his midfield .
`` The situation is that Drinkwater for me is not suitable for a midfield with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Sarri sealed Drinkwater 's Chelsea exit with a repeated verdict on the midfielder .
`` He is not suitable to my system .
I told him everything in August and he appreciated this and decided to remain . ''
`` He is not adaptable . ''
Before Sarri , Drinkwater joined Chelsea in the summer Conte arrived at the club .
The Italian manager initally believed that Drinkwater could reach his Leicester heights at Chelsea .
Eventually , Conte had to defend the Drinkwater signing and even attempted to prove that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ choice to provide balance to the midfield .
`` We bought two central midfielders , Bakayoko and Drinkwater . ''
`` For the characteristics of our players , to play with three midfielders is a good option .
For me to be able to alternate two different systems , 3-4-3 and 3-5-2 , is great . ''
Earlier this season , Burnley acquired Danny Drinkwater on a season-long loan , but the midfielder suffered a drought of appearances after an incident outside of a nightclub in Manchester .
Burnley boss Dyche defended the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an internal punishment was warranted for the player .
“ They are actually human beings , they do have private lives – which sometimes are not private , obviously – and sometimes they get in scrapes .
“ He ’ s [ Drinkwater ] certainly old enough and wise enough to know you do whatever you can to not get in scrapes , but sometimes it happens.
” Dyche continued to back Drinkwater into December - but the midfielder still had n't played many games for The Clarets after picking up an injury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out but I think he is generally enjoying what we have to offer here . ''
“ Obviously he wants more game time but he understands that , having missed so long , that that is a process . ''
Drinkwater left Burnley to return to Chelsea less than a month later .
Drinkwater found happier days under Claudio Ranieri - he won a title under the Italian at Leicester City and also featured in Champions League football for the Foxes .
His partnership with N'Golo Kante was perhaps the jewel in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2016 .
“ He is always available for his team-mates to ask for the ball.
” “ There is a very good partnership with Kanté , they switch together , they understand together , and it ’ s solid and strong .
`` I like Drinky when he goes to the tackle , he wins the tackles – for me that is important . ''
`` There is a very good balance from when we go forward and when we defend , he ’ s very attentive.
” '' When he makes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I love him because he wants his best.
” Kante left after lifting the Premier League title - and Ranieri was clear that Drinkwater 's form needed to continue .
Even without his partner in crime .
`` Danny has to change something because with Kante he made a very good couple .
Both are a little free but they linked well because when one went forward the other covered and they swapped well . ''
`` I think Danny can get better , last season he played all the matches , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first season he played so many and now he is getting better .

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Danny Drinkwater completed a six-month loan move to Aston Villa from Chelsea yesterday afternoon.
It's been an odd few years for the title-winning midfielder, who has found first-team action hard to come by after leaving Leicester City.
At Villa, he'll be given a chance to prove his worth once more and an opportunity to resurrect his career after a poor loan spell at Burnley.
In his time, the Manchester United trainee has worked with a fair few managers. Maurizio Sarri, Antonio Conte, Sean Dyche, Claudio Ranieri, Nigel Pearson and Sir Alex Fegurson.
Here's what a few of them had to say about his time at their clubs:
Maurizio Sarri
Former Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri inherited Danny Drinkwater and Victor Moses at Chelsea, and insisted that they needed to improve to stay at the club.
"They have to improve, but the characteristics are a little bit different."
In regards to Drinkwater - a then £35 million signing, who had been at the club for just over a year - Sarri stated that Drinkwater wasn't suitable for his midfield.
"The situation is that Drinkwater for me is not suitable for a midfield with two midfielders."
In April 2019, Sarri sealed Drinkwater's Chelsea exit with a repeated verdict on the midfielder.
"He is not suitable to my system. I told him everything in August and he appreciated this and decided to remain."
"He is not adaptable."
Antonio Conte
Before Sarri, Drinkwater joined Chelsea in the summer Conte arrived at the club. The Italian manager initally believed that Drinkwater could reach his Leicester heights at Chelsea.
Eventually, Conte had to defend the Drinkwater signing and even attempted to prove that the decision to sign the midfielder was his choice to provide balance to the midfield.
"We bought two central midfielders, Bakayoko and Drinkwater."
"For the characteristics of our players, to play with three midfielders is a good option. For me to be able to alternate two different systems, 3-4-3 and 3-5-2, is great."
Sean Dyche
Earlier this season, Burnley acquired Danny Drinkwater on a season-long loan, but the midfielder suffered a drought of appearances after an incident outside of a nightclub in Manchester.
Burnley boss Dyche defended the loanee, but did not reveal whether an internal punishment was warranted for the player.
“They are actually human beings, they do have private lives – which sometimes are not private, obviously – and sometimes they get in scrapes.
“He’s [Drinkwater] certainly old enough and wise enough to know you do whatever you can to not get in scrapes, but sometimes it happens.”
Dyche continued to back Drinkwater into December - but the midfielder still hadn't played many games for The Clarets after picking up an injury.
“He has had a spell out but I think he is generally enjoying what we have to offer here."
“Obviously he wants more game time but he understands that, having missed so long, that that is a process."
Drinkwater left Burnley to return to Chelsea less than a month later.
Claudio Ranieri
Drinkwater found happier days under Claudio Ranieri - he won a title under the Italian at Leicester City and also featured in Champions League football for the Foxes. His partnership with N'Golo Kante was perhaps the jewel in the crown of Leicester's rise to success in 2016.
Ranieri took to Drinkwater quickly.
“He is always available for his team-mates to ask for the ball.”
“There is a very good partnership with Kanté, they switch together, they understand together, and it’s solid and strong.
"I like Drinky when he goes to the tackle, he wins the tackles – for me that is important."
"There is a very good balance from when we go forward and when we defend, he’s very attentive.”
"When he makes mistakes he gets very angry."
“I love him because he wants his best.”
Kante left after lifting the Premier League title - and Ranieri was clear that Drinkwater's form needed to continue. Even without his partner in crime.
"Danny has to change something because with Kante he made a very good couple. Both are a little free but they linked well because when one went forward the other covered and they swapped well."
"I think Danny can get better, last season he played all the matches, more or less, it's the first season he played so many and now he is getting better.


birminghammail--2020-01-08--TV newsreader left red-faced when dress burst open - just minutes before going on air

A red-faced BBC TV newsreader whose dress burst open minutes before she was due on air was saved by her colleagues - who patched it up with gaffer tape and bulldog clips .
Points West anchor Liz Beacon , 43 , was drafted in at the last minute to present the evening news and rushed home to grab her new and unworn Zara outfit .
But minutes before going live the zip 'popped ' , leaving the black fitted dress gaping all down her back .
Without time to change , the quick-thinking crew pulled it together using big metal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and took a photo to show Liz .
Viewers had no idea of the outfit malfunction when they tuned in to watch the live broadcast just 20 minutes later .
Liz , from Bristol , said : `` I had n't worn the dress before and it was a bit sticky when I did the zip up , but I just thought that was because the dress is quite a tight style anyway .
`` Never in a million years did I imagine it would burst open half an hour later .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ centre in Bristol , was a birthday gift from her mother in December .
Liz was looking forward to debuting it on the programme because it was different to her usual presenting outfits .
She managed to stay composed for the entire 30-minute programme with her dress haphazardly taped and clipped closed behind her .
Liz said : `` We go live on air at 6.30pm and at about 6.10pm I felt this pop and thought , I don ’ t believe this , I think the zip has just gone .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - to come and take a look , and when she saw it , she gasped and said 'Quick , get me some clips and some gaffer tape ' .
`` I had no other options .
There is a dressing room here but I don ’ t store any dresses in there - that will change from now on .
There were three people helping me in the end , with fellow presenter David Garmston next to me trying to keep me calm .
`` It was all hands to the pump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a cameraman , all trying to help me in the 20 minutes we had before going live .
I was still fiddling with it , reaching behind me , trying to make sure the tape was stuck down , as we went on air .
`` I couldn ’ t relax the entire programme , which is most unlike me !
I kept feeling it move , and was completely paranoid that it would ping open again . ''
She has since spoken to Zara regarding the incident and is liaising with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organising a replacement .

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A red-faced BBC TV newsreader whose dress burst open minutes before she was due on air was saved by her colleagues - who patched it up with gaffer tape and bulldog clips.
Points West anchor Liz Beacon, 43, was drafted in at the last minute to present the evening news and rushed home to grab her new and unworn Zara outfit.
But minutes before going live the zip 'popped', leaving the black fitted dress gaping all down her back.
Without time to change, the quick-thinking crew pulled it together using big metal bulldog clips and black gaffer tape - and took a photo to show Liz.
(Image: Liz Beacon / SWNS)
Viewers had no idea of the outfit malfunction when they tuned in to watch the live broadcast just 20 minutes later.
Liz, from Bristol, said: "I hadn't worn the dress before and it was a bit sticky when I did the zip up, but I just thought that was because the dress is quite a tight style anyway.
"Never in a million years did I imagine it would burst open half an hour later.
The dress, bought at Cabot Circus shopping centre in Bristol, was a birthday gift from her mother in December.
Liz was looking forward to debuting it on the programme because it was different to her usual presenting outfits.
She managed to stay composed for the entire 30-minute programme with her dress haphazardly taped and clipped closed behind her.
(Image: Liz Beacon / SWNS)
Liz said: "We go live on air at 6.30pm and at about 6.10pm I felt this pop and thought, I don’t believe this, I think the zip has just gone.
"I asked the director - another Liz - to come and take a look, and when she saw it, she gasped and said 'Quick, get me some clips and some gaffer tape'.
"I had no other options. There is a dressing room here but I don’t store any dresses in there - that will change from now on. There were three people helping me in the end, with fellow presenter David Garmston next to me trying to keep me calm.
"It was all hands to the pump - a director, a fellow presenter and a cameraman, all trying to help me in the 20 minutes we had before going live. I was still fiddling with it, reaching behind me, trying to make sure the tape was stuck down, as we went on air.
"I couldn’t relax the entire programme, which is most unlike me! I kept feeling it move, and was completely paranoid that it would ping open again."
She has since spoken to Zara regarding the incident and is liaising with their customer services with the hope of organising a replacement.


birminghammail--2020-01-08--Wolverhampton Subway raided for the second time in three months

Cash was stolen in an early-morning smash-and-grab raid at a Subway branch .
It was the second time the build-your-own sandwich shop in Penn Road , Wolverhampton , was targeted in three months .
Burglars struck between 2am and 2.18am today , Wednesday , January 8 , after forcing a glass panel in the front door before fleeing with money and a Wi-Fi router .
West Midlands Police confirmed it was investigating the robbery , with officers appealing for anyone with information to come forward .
PCSO Craig Dawson said : `` If you have any knowledge of this incident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigation of this crime please call us on 101 . ''
Alternatively , people can get in touch via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight , or call Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .
People are asked to quote crime number 20WV-6105Q-20 when passing on information .
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Cash was stolen in an early-morning smash-and-grab raid at a Subway branch.
It was the second time the build-your-own sandwich shop in Penn Road, Wolverhampton , was targeted in three months.
Burglars struck between 2am and 2.18am today, Wednesday, January 8, after forcing a glass panel in the front door before fleeing with money and a Wi-Fi router.
West Midlands Police confirmed it was investigating the robbery, with officers appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
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PCSO Craig Dawson said: "If you have any knowledge of this incident that you think could help with the investigation of this crime please call us on 101."
Alternatively, people can get in touch via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
People are asked to quote crime number 20WV-6105Q-20 when passing on information.
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birminghammail--2020-01-08--Aston Villa transfers live: Piatek deal a non-starter? Grealish 'horrible' says Warnock, ex Liverpoo

Aston Villa transfers live: Piatek deal a non-starter? Grealish 'horrible' says Warnock, ex Liverpool man linked, latest on Benteke, Babel and more

Hello and welcome to Wednesday 's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive .
Villa have completed their first signing of @ @ @ @ @ England international Danny Drinkwater has joined the club in a loan deal from Chelsea until @ @ @ @ @ .
But Villa must still find replacements for Tom Heaton and Wesley Moraes before the @ @ @ @ @ reports in the media have linked them with a number of names - including bizarre @ @ @ @ @ and Ryan Babel .
So stick with us as we bring you all the latest @ @ @ @ @ as we get it .
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Hello and welcome to Sunday's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive.
Villa completed their first signing of the transfer window with former England international Danny Drinkwater joining in a loan deal from Chelsea until the end of the season.
Dean Smith's men will now be looking for a replacement for striker Wesley Moraes, who is out for the season, and bolstering the squad ahead of the second half of their Premier League campaign.
We will have all the latest news, rumours and links on any transfer news on incomings and outgoings at Villa Park.
On the pitch, Villa were hammered 6-1 by Manchester City.
So stick with us as we bring you all the latest news LIVE from B6 as we get it.
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