birminghammail--2020-03-01--Birmingham graduate widowed after husband dies six months after wedding

A woman has been heartbreakingly widowed after her husband tragically died just six months after their wedding .
Her husband , Scott Smith , was diagnosed with a type of blood cancer after discovering a lump on his neck .
Now , Emma has spoken out over her beloved husband 's tragic death .
Scott died after a battle with Hodgkin ’ s Lymphoma - a type of blood cancer - in August last year .
The pair - who met in their teens - had got married just six months earlier in March , reports LancsLive .
Speaking to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nearly did n't get together with Scott - because she was heading to Birmingham for university .
Emma , 29 , from Colne , in Lancashire , said : `` Scott and I met when I was 18 and he was 19 , we were both on a night out in Burnley . ''
She added : `` I remember saying to Scott that I didn ’ t want a boyfriend as I was going away to university in Birmingham and I wasn ’ t going to be coming home every weekend !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and the rest is history . ''
Just over two years ago , Scott Smith , a 29-year-old firefighter , discovered a lump on his neck .
Due to his dad having recently died from prostate cancer , he was particularly aware of his health and went straight to see his GP .
Emma added : `` His GP said it wasn ’ t anything serious .
Scott wasn ’ t happy so he went back again and saw the practice manager who told him to come back in six weeks if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' After returning to his GP six weeks later , Scott was referred to hospital for tests which revealed that he had Hodgkin ’ s Lymphoma - a type of blood cancer .
Emma said : `` We were told that if you get cancer , this is the one you want to get as it ’ s so curable and easy to treat .
Six months of chemotherapy and then you should be fine .
`` Because of this we really thought everything was going to be okay , but things didn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all . ''
A few days after receiving his diagnosis , Scott started chemotherapy and radiotherapy .
However , he didn ’ t respond to treatment like doctors had hoped .
This is when the possibility of a stem cell transplant was first mentioned .
Despite numerous knock backs , Scott approached the road ahead with positivity and bravery .
The Colne woman explained : `` We were told if chemo works , he will need a transplant .
That was the dream , a transplant .
The chance of a cure .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2017 and had their wedding booked for April of last year .
Due to Scott ’ s diagnosis , they took the decision to cancel the wedding in advance , as they thought Scott would be too ill to go ahead with the day .
Emma recalled : `` However when we were sat in the hospital one day , we decided to get married .
We were madly in love and best friends , we wanted to spend the rest of our lives together .
`` Just six weeks later we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and family , it was a magical day filled with love and laughter . ''
Shortly after their wedding , Scott developed a hole between his oesophagus and bronchial , which was caused by the cancer and worsened by the radiotherapy he was having .
This resulted in fluid directly entering his lungs and he developed pneumonia after pneumonia .
Emma explained : `` At this point we were told that we had two options , stop the radiotherapy and give Scott end of life care or they could attempt to reconstruct Scott @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told that he could be in hospital for up to two years and chances are he won ’ t survive .
`` So , they gave us two choices but really there was only one . ''
In April , Scott stopped all treatment and Emma stopped work to care for him .
Emma 's sisters , Hannah and Charlie , and the rest of their close family and friends rallied around both her and Scott during this time .
Scott died in August , at the age of 30 .
Emma said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our friends and family didn ’ t leave the house .
Charlie lived in London but came to stay with her boyfriend , Lynas and Hannah was even with Scott when he passed away .
`` I ’ m so close to my sisters , we speak numerous [ times ] a day .
It ’ s the little things , Hannah has given me a house key and they took me away between Christmas and New Year , as they knew it was going to be a difficult time .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is endless , I ’ m very lucky .
As cliché as it sounds , I couldn ’ t have got through it without them .
`` I know that Scott took great comfort in knowing I had them by my side . ''
Before Scott died , Emma talked to him about doing the London Marathon and after asking Hannah and Charlie if they would be up for the challenge , the three of them signed up for the 2020 event together .
They are raising money for the blood cancer charity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ‘ Hope Runners ’ as they aim to give hope to other people like Scott , who sadly died before he was able to have a stem cell transplant .
Emma claims running has helped her to cope since the passing of her husband .
She said : `` We ’ ve set ourselves a big goal for fundraising and training to give us something amazing and positive to focus on in what we know will be the hardest year .
`` We ’ ve seen each other through the darkest of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that together , we can get through a marathon . ''
Anthony Nolan is the charity that finds matching donors for people with blood cancer – and gives them a second chance of life .
The charity also carries out ground-breaking research to save more lives and provide information and support to patients after a stem cell transplant .
Anna Scalera , head of events and community at Anthony Nolan , said : “ We are delighted that the Hope Runners are lacing up her trainers and running the London Marathon for us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ completed they will be providing hope .
The funds they raise will enable us to recruit more potential stem cell donors to the Anthony Nolan register – any one of whom could give a second chance of life for someone with blood cancer.
” To find out more about The Hope Runners , or to make a donation , click here .

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A woman has been heartbreakingly widowed after her husband tragically died just six months after their wedding.
Her husband, Scott Smith, was diagnosed with a type of blood cancer after discovering a lump on his neck.
Now, Emma has spoken out over her beloved husband's tragic death.
Scott died after a battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma - a type of blood cancer - in August last year.
The pair - who met in their teens - had got married just six months earlier in March, reports LancsLive .
Speaking to our sister title, Emma admits she nearly didn't get together with Scott - because she was heading to Birmingham for university.
Emma, 29, from Colne, in Lancashire, said: "Scott and I met when I was 18 and he was 19, we were both on a night out in Burnley."
She added: "I remember saying to Scott that I didn’t want a boyfriend as I was going away to university in Birmingham and I wasn’t going to be coming home every weekend!
"But he said that was fine, and the rest is history."
Just over two years ago, Scott Smith, a 29-year-old firefighter, discovered a lump on his neck.
Due to his dad having recently died from prostate cancer, he was particularly aware of his health and went straight to see his GP.
Emma added: "His GP said it wasn’t anything serious. Scott wasn’t happy so he went back again and saw the practice manager who told him to come back in six weeks if the lump hadn’t gone."
After returning to his GP six weeks later, Scott was referred to hospital for tests which revealed that he had Hodgkin’s Lymphoma - a type of blood cancer.
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Emma said: "We were told that if you get cancer, this is the one you want to get as it’s so curable and easy to treat. Six months of chemotherapy and then you should be fine.
"Because of this we really thought everything was going to be okay, but things didn’t work out that way at all."
A few days after receiving his diagnosis, Scott started chemotherapy and radiotherapy. However, he didn’t respond to treatment like doctors had hoped.
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This is when the possibility of a stem cell transplant was first mentioned. Despite numerous knock backs, Scott approached the road ahead with positivity and bravery.
The Colne woman explained: "We were told if chemo works, he will need a transplant. That was the dream, a transplant. The chance of a cure."
Emma and Scott had got engaged in 2017 and had their wedding booked for April of last year.
Due to Scott’s diagnosis, they took the decision to cancel the wedding in advance, as they thought Scott would be too ill to go ahead with the day.
Emma recalled: "However when we were sat in the hospital one day, we decided to get married. We were madly in love and best friends, we wanted to spend the rest of our lives together.
"Just six weeks later we got married surrounded by our closest friends and family, it was a magical day filled with love and laughter."
Shortly after their wedding, Scott developed a hole between his oesophagus and bronchial, which was caused by the cancer and worsened by the radiotherapy he was having. This resulted in fluid directly entering his lungs and he developed pneumonia after pneumonia.
Emma explained: "At this point we were told that we had two options, stop the radiotherapy and give Scott end of life care or they could attempt to reconstruct Scott’s airways, but we were told that he could be in hospital for up to two years and chances are he won’t survive.
"So, they gave us two choices but really there was only one."
In April, Scott stopped all treatment and Emma stopped work to care for him.
Emma's sisters, Hannah and Charlie, and the rest of their close family and friends rallied around both her and Scott during this time.
Scott died in August, at the age of 30.
Emma said: "The week before Scott died our friends and family didn’t leave the house. Charlie lived in London but came to stay with her boyfriend, Lynas and Hannah was even with Scott when he passed away.
"I’m so close to my sisters, we speak numerous [times] a day. It’s the little things, Hannah has given me a house key and they took me away between Christmas and New Year, as they knew it was going to be a difficult time.
"The list of things they do for me is endless, I’m very lucky. As cliché as it sounds, I couldn’t have got through it without them.
"I know that Scott took great comfort in knowing I had them by my side."
Before Scott died, Emma talked to him about doing the London Marathon and after asking Hannah and Charlie if they would be up for the challenge, the three of them signed up for the 2020 event together.
They are raising money for the blood cancer charity Anthony Nolan.
The trio call themselves the ‘Hope Runners’ as they aim to give hope to other people like Scott, who sadly died before he was able to have a stem cell transplant.
Emma claims running has helped her to cope since the passing of her husband.
She said: "We’ve set ourselves a big goal for fundraising and training to give us something amazing and positive to focus on in what we know will be the hardest year.
"We’ve seen each other through the darkest of times so if we can get through that together, we can get through a marathon."
Anthony Nolan is the charity that finds matching donors for people with blood cancer – and gives them a second chance of life.
The charity also carries out ground-breaking research to save more lives and provide information and support to patients after a stem cell transplant.
Anna Scalera, head of events and community at Anthony Nolan, said: “We are delighted that the Hope Runners are lacing up her trainers and running the London Marathon for us this year.
"With every mile completed they will be providing hope. The funds they raise will enable us to recruit more potential stem cell donors to the Anthony Nolan register – any one of whom could give a second chance of life for someone with blood cancer.”
To find out more about The Hope Runners, or to make a donation, click here .


birminghammail--2020-03-01--Prince William at the Carabao Cup Final at Wembley.

Prince William at the Carabao Cup Final at Wembley .
The Duke of Cambridge watches the game between Aston Villa @ @ @ @

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birminghammail--2020-03-01--Boris Johnson breaks silence on Priti Patel row after Sir Philip Rutnam's explosive resignation

The Prime Minister has confirmed he `` absolutely '' does have full confidence in the Home Secretary Priti Patel following allegations she led a campaign to oust the Home Office 's chief civil servant .
Boris Johnson told reporters during a visit to Public Health England in North London : `` I absolutely do have confidence in Priti Patel .
`` I think she is a fantastic Home Secretary .
`` It is never an easy job , as anyone who has been Home Secretary will testify .
It is one of the toughest jobs in Government .
`` There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of us now .
We are delivering , at last , a new immigration system for this country , a points-based immigration system .
`` That will take a lot of work by the Home Office , a fantastic department . ''
The Prime Minister said he was `` full of admiration '' for the work of the civil service .
It comes after Sir Philip Rutnam , the Home Office 's top civil servant , who quit saying he was resigning to `` protect the health , safety and wellbeing '' of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accusations of bullying against the Home Secretary .
Mr Johnson said : `` I want to make one thing absolutely clear .
`` I am full of admiration for our civil service and the job that they do .
`` We politicians could not begin to accomplish things without the fantastic , absolutely brilliant alpha minds in the civil service .
`` We depend on them . ''
Mr Rutnam , the top civil servant at the Home Office , has quit following an alleged series of run ins with with Ms Patel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ News which said : “ I have this morning resigned as permanent secretary of the Home Office .
I take this decision with great regret after a career of 33 years .
“ I am making this statement now because I will be issuing a claim against the Home Office for constructive dismissal .
“ In the last 10 days I have been the target of a vicious and orchestrated briefing campaign .
“ It has been alleged that I have briefed the media against the Home Secretary .
This along with many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Philip went on : “ The Home Secretary categorically denied any involvement in this campaign to the Cabinet Office .
I regret I do not believe her .
She has not made the effort I would expect to dissociate herself from the comments .
“ Even despite this campaign I was willing to effect a reconciliation with the Home Secretary .
But despite my efforts to engage with her , Priti Patel has made no effort to engage with me to discuss this .
“ I believe these events give me very strong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I will be pursuing that claim in the courts.
” Sir Philip 's decision to step down follows news of a row with Patel .
The Home Secretary reportedly demanded the removal of the permanent secretary , who is said to have raised concerns about her behaviour .
Multiple sources in the department have accused her of bullying , it has been reported .
The Times reported the row followed a series of demands from the Home Secretary , some of which officials said were “ illegal ” .
These were said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use force against Extinction Rebellion protesters .

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The Prime Minister has confirmed he "absolutely" does have full confidence in the Home Secretary Priti Patel following allegations she led a campaign to oust the Home Office's chief civil servant.
Boris Johnson told reporters during a visit to Public Health England in North London: "I absolutely do have confidence in Priti Patel.
"I think she is a fantastic Home Secretary.
"It is never an easy job, as anyone who has been Home Secretary will testify. It is one of the toughest jobs in Government.
"There is a big, big task ahead of us now. We are delivering, at last, a new immigration system for this country, a points-based immigration system.
"That will take a lot of work by the Home Office, a fantastic department."
The Prime Minister said he was "full of admiration" for the work of the civil service.
It comes after Sir Philip Rutnam, the Home Office's top civil servant, who quit saying he was resigning to "protect the health, safety and wellbeing" of the 35,000 staff in his department following accusations of bullying against the Home Secretary.
Mr Johnson said: "I want to make one thing absolutely clear.
"I am full of admiration for our civil service and the job that they do.
"We politicians could not begin to accomplish things without the fantastic, absolutely brilliant alpha minds in the civil service.
"We depend on them."
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Mr Rutnam, the top civil servant at the Home Office, has quit following an alleged series of run ins with with Ms Patel.
He read a statement on BBC News which said: “I have this morning resigned as permanent secretary of the Home Office. I take this decision with great regret after a career of 33 years.
“I am making this statement now because I will be issuing a claim against the Home Office for constructive dismissal.
“In the last 10 days I have been the target of a vicious and orchestrated briefing campaign.
“It has been alleged that I have briefed the media against the Home Secretary. This along with many other claims is completely false.”
Sir Philip went on: “The Home Secretary categorically denied any involvement in this campaign to the Cabinet Office. I regret I do not believe her. She has not made the effort I would expect to dissociate herself from the comments.
“Even despite this campaign I was willing to effect a reconciliation with the Home Secretary. But despite my efforts to engage with her, Priti Patel has made no effort to engage with me to discuss this.
“I believe these events give me very strong grounds to claim constructive, unfair dismissal and I will be pursuing that claim in the courts.”
Sir Philip's decision to step down follows news of a row with Patel. The Home Secretary reportedly demanded the removal of the permanent secretary, who is said to have raised concerns about her behaviour.
Multiple sources in the department have accused her of bullying, it has been reported.
The Times reported the row followed a series of demands from the Home Secretary, some of which officials said were “illegal”.
These were said to include questioning why police could not use force against Extinction Rebellion protesters.


birminghammail--2020-03-01--Benefits cheat scammed £13,000 - despite having enough cash to help Birmingham student buy house

A benefits cheat claimed an eye-watering £13,000 from the public purse - despite not being entitled to it .
The fraudster , from the East Midlands , claimed housing benefit while her daughter attended university in Birmingham .
Jatinder Kaur Sandhu , aged 56 , from Alvaston , in Derbyshire , East Midlands , sold off her off-licence for £113,000 .
And she gave her daughter £96,000 of it to buy a house , but failed to tell the authorities .
Derby Crown Court heard , while living in that property rent-free while her daughter went to uni , she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Handing Sandhu a four-month jail term , suspended for two years , Judge Nirmal Shant QC said : `` Those who steal from the public purse steal from everyone else and that is what you have done in this case .
`` The real question is whether I can suspend your sentence .
`` You are 56 years old , have no previous convictions and can properly be described as being in ill health .
`` There has been a delay in this case which is not your fault and it is right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have done .
`` With all those mitigating factors I feel I can properly suspend it . ''
Christopher Jeyes , prosecuting , said Sandhu , of Mill Hill , started claiming Employment Support Allowance in 2015 , DerbyshireLive reports .
He said later that year she received £113,000 from the sale of the off licence she owned in Hull .
Mr Jeyes said she failed to declare the sale which led to an overpayment of almost £5,000 in that benefit .
He said in May 2016 she gave her daughter the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moved in and began fraudulently claiming what ended up being £7,290 in housing benefit .
Mr Jeyes said : `` The matter came to the attention of the authorities and she made admissions as to what she had done . ''
The total overpayment was £12,878.74 all of which Sandhu , who was helped in the dock by a Punjabi interpreter , has been ordered to pay back in the next three months .
She pleaded guilty to two counts of fraudulently claiming benefits .
Matt Hayes , mitigating , said his client @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , has thyroid issues and Crohn 's disease , an inflammatory bowel complaint .
He said she was forced to sell the off-licence in Hull after coming into financial difficulties when her husband left her .
Mr Hayes said : `` In her interview she admitted she behaved dishonestly and she pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity .
`` Her daughter was at university in Birmingham and she was living at her daughter 's house .
`` He daughter 's former partner did not want her to live for free at the property @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to claim housing benefit .
`` She was misguided , what she was doing was trying to help her daughter .
`` She is completely embarrassed and ashamed at having to appear at the crown court . ''

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A benefits cheat claimed an eye-watering £13,000 from the public purse - despite not being entitled to it.
The fraudster, from the East Midlands, claimed housing benefit while her daughter attended university in Birmingham.
Jatinder Kaur Sandhu, aged 56, from Alvaston, in Derbyshire, East Midlands, sold off her off-licence for £113,000.
And she gave her daughter £96,000 of it to buy a house, but failed to tell the authorities.
Derby Crown Court heard, while living in that property rent-free while her daughter went to uni, she went on to claim housing benefit.
Handing Sandhu a four-month jail term, suspended for two years, Judge Nirmal Shant QC said: "Those who steal from the public purse steal from everyone else and that is what you have done in this case.
"The real question is whether I can suspend your sentence.
"You are 56 years old, have no previous convictions and can properly be described as being in ill health.
"There has been a delay in this case which is not your fault and it is right to say you are remorseful for what you have done.
"With all those mitigating factors I feel I can properly suspend it."
Christopher Jeyes, prosecuting, said Sandhu, of Mill Hill, started claiming Employment Support Allowance in 2015, DerbyshireLive reports.
He said later that year she received £113,000 from the sale of the off licence she owned in Hull.
Mr Jeyes said she failed to declare the sale which led to an overpayment of almost £5,000 in that benefit.
He said in May 2016 she gave her daughter the £96,000 to put towards a property, moved in and began fraudulently claiming what ended up being £7,290 in housing benefit.
Mr Jeyes said: "The matter came to the attention of the authorities and she made admissions as to what she had done."
The total overpayment was £12,878.74 all of which Sandhu, who was helped in the dock by a Punjabi interpreter, has been ordered to pay back in the next three months.
She pleaded guilty to two counts of fraudulently claiming benefits.
Matt Hayes, mitigating, said his client is a mother-of-three who suffers from depression, has thyroid issues and Crohn's disease, an inflammatory bowel complaint.
He said she was forced to sell the off-licence in Hull after coming into financial difficulties when her husband left her.
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Mr Hayes said: "In her interview she admitted she behaved dishonestly and she pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity.
"Her daughter was at university in Birmingham and she was living at her daughter's house.
"He daughter's former partner did not want her to live for free at the property and he told her she was entitled to claim housing benefit.
"She was misguided, what she was doing was trying to help her daughter.
"She is completely embarrassed and ashamed at having to appear at the crown court."


birminghammail--2020-03-01--Brutal Man City fans are all saying the same thing after John Stones’ error vs Aston Villa

Manchester City fans have slammed John Stones after the defender ’ s error against Aston Villa .
City raced into a two-goal lead in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley with goals from Sergio Aguero and Rodri .
First , Aguero applied a smart finish to Phil Foden ’ s header to break the deadlock after 20 minutes .
10 minutes later , Rodri headed home an Ilkay Gundogan corner to double City ’ s lead .
Villa were furious because the ball appeared to come off Gundogan last before crossing the line , but the officials were of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ corner was given .
Villa were handed a lifeline in the final five minutes before half-time with Mbwana Samatta scoring his second goal in claret and blue .
It came after a mistake by Stones , who fell over as Villa attacked , leaving Anwar El Ghazi to race down the left wing and supply the cross .
The England centre-back has struggled this season and City fans took to social media to criticise him after Villa ’ s goal .
One said : `` That 's the end for Stones '' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' said another .
`` Bye '' .
`` @ Everton if you need a CB you can have him back for free , '' said another fan .
`` Terminate Stones contract now , '' said another .

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Manchester City fans have slammed John Stones after the defender’s error against Aston Villa.
City raced into a two-goal lead in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley with goals from Sergio Aguero and Rodri.
First, Aguero applied a smart finish to Phil Foden’s header to break the deadlock after 20 minutes.
10 minutes later, Rodri headed home an Ilkay Gundogan corner to double City’s lead. Villa were furious because the ball appeared to come off Gundogan last before crossing the line, but the officials were of the opinion it deflected off Grealish and a corner was given.
Villa were handed a lifeline in the final five minutes before half-time with Mbwana Samatta scoring his second goal in claret and blue.
It came after a mistake by Stones, who fell over as Villa attacked, leaving Anwar El Ghazi to race down the left wing and supply the cross.
The England centre-back has struggled this season and City fans took to social media to criticise him after Villa’s goal.
One said: "That's the end for Stones".
"Thanks for the memories Stones," said another. "Bye".
A third demanded: "Sell Stones".
"@Everton if you need a CB you can have him back for free," said another fan.
A fifth supporter angrily tweeted: "STONES OUT".
"Terminate Stones contract now," said another.
One fan added: "Stones is a goner".


birminghammail--2020-03-01--Memorial unveiled to PCSO Holly Burke, who was killed by drug-fuelled driver

Family , friends and colleagues have unveiled a memorial plaque to tragic PCSO Holly Burke , who was killed by a drug-fuelled drive .
The sun shone as tributes were paid to the 'smiling and energetic ' 28-year-old who had ambitions to become a full-time police officer .
Her mother was supported at the Staffordshire service by police chaplain Mathew Hopley .
Birmingham Police Partnership tweeted : `` Memorial was held today in Memory of Pcso Holly Burke who died tragically 12mths ago .
`` The unveiling of a permanent memorial plaque in Staffordshire was attended by family , close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Unlicensed driver Darren Ogom - who was high on cocaine - crashed into the 28-year-old 's Ford Fiesta on the night of January 22 , 2019 .
His car had reached speeds of up to 105mph as police officers chased him for 12 miles across Birmingham .
He jumped a red light at the junction of Bearwood Road and Hagley Road just before the crash in which Holly was killed .
She had only been working as a PCSO for 14 months and was off -duty at the time .
Despite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ died at the scene .
Ogom , 42 , of Longsdale Road , Kings Norton , later admitted causing death by dangerous driving , driving without a licence and without insurance at Birmingham Crown Court .
He was jailed for nine years last February and banned from driving for 16 years .
Shortly after her death , Supt Kenny Bell told BirminghamLive : `` We are really feeling this as a family of policing .
I ca n't even imagine what Holly 's family must be going through .
Her team and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Holly 's sudden and cruel loss .
`` She was always smiling , energetic and loved social media .
She came in and showed some of the more experienced members of the team how to use social media .
`` She had been working as a PCSO for the last 14 months in the Washwood Heath area of the city .
Police officers formed a guard of honour at Holly 's funeral in February last year .
Hundreds of mourners attended a `` celebration of her life '' at the service at Wyre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remembered for her “ infectious smile ” , “ amazing voice ” and bright personality .
Officers carried blue roses in remembrance of Holly and to commemorate her time spent in the service .

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Family, friends and colleagues have unveiled a memorial plaque to tragic PCSO Holly Burke, who was killed by a drug-fuelled drive.
The sun shone as tributes were paid to the 'smiling and energetic' 28-year-old who had ambitions to become a full-time police officer.
Her mother was supported at the service held at The National Memorial Arboretum in Lichfield, by police chaplain Mathew Hopley.
Birmingham Police Partnership tweeted: "Memorial was held today in Memory of Pcso Holly Burke who died tragically 12mths ago.
"The unveiling of a permanent memorial plaque in Staffordshire was attended by family ,close friends and colleagues. Gone not forgotten."
Unlicensed driver Darren Ogom - who was high on cocaine - crashed into the 28-year-old's Ford Fiesta on the night of January 22, 2019.
His car had reached speeds of up to 105mph as police officers chased him for 12 miles across Birmingham.
He jumped a red light at the junction of Bearwood Road and Hagley Road just before the crash in which Holly was killed.
She had only been working as a PCSO for 14 months and was off -duty at the time. Despite the efforts of emergency services, Holly died at the scene.
Ogom, 42, of Longsdale Road, Kings Norton , later admitted causing death by dangerous driving, driving without a licence and without insurance at Birmingham Crown Court .
He was jailed for nine years last February and banned from driving for 16 years.
Shortly after her death, Supt Kenny Bell told BirminghamLive: "We are really feeling this as a family of policing. I can't even imagine what Holly's family must be going through. Her team and the community she worked for are suffering with Holly's sudden and cruel loss.
"She was always smiling, energetic and loved social media. She came in and showed some of the more experienced members of the team how to use social media.
"She had been working as a PCSO for the last 14 months in the Washwood Heath area of the city.
Police officers formed a guard of honour at Holly's funeral in February last year.
Hundreds of mourners attended a "celebration of her life" at the service at Wyre Forest Crematorium in Stourport.
She was remembered for her “infectious smile”, “amazing voice” and bright personality.
Officers carried blue roses in remembrance of Holly and to commemorate her time spent in the service.


birminghammail--2020-03-01--Inside the £10,000 three-bedroom house which has been sold four times in six months

Take a peek inside this Midlands home - after it was sold for the FOURTH time in just six months .
The house , situated in Derbyshire , in the East Midlands , has a guide price of just £10,000 .
The property was put up for auction in Birmingham in December , where it sold for over £100,000 .
It fetched £102,000 at the auction in the Second City - but the buyer did not complete the sale .
Now , though , the three-bedroom family home has dold for the fourth time since August 2019 .
The owners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the most recent sale - despite it selling for £100,000 which was 10 times more than the guide price .
The home , in Overseal near Swadlincote , would have been one of the cheapest in the UK if it had sold for £10,000 as the seller listed , Derbyshire Live reports .
206 Spring Cottage Road sold for £79,000 on the open market six months ago , and then for £154,000 at an auction in October .
A reporter for our sister title Burton Live took a look around the property @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where the floors and window sills were no longer level .
She placed a ball inside different rooms and watched it roll along by itself .
During the viewing , a representative at Bond Wolfe Auctions said the movement of the home had happened many years ago as there were no cracks in the walls .
The representative said it was not known how long the property had been empty .
The tiny village of Spring Cottage was once a mining area .
Gurpreet Bassi , chief executive of Bond Wolfe Auctions , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place as the vendor was looking for `` certainty of sale '' .
In its December auction , sellers said potential buyers would need to give the run-down property plenty of TLC - or they could even bulldoze it to make way for a new home , subject to planning permission .

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Take a peek inside this Midlands home - after it was sold for the FOURTH time in just six months.
The house, situated in Derbyshire, in the East Midlands, has a guide price of just £10,000.
The property was put up for auction in Birmingham in December, where it sold for over £100,000.
It fetched £102,000 at the auction in the Second City - but the buyer did not complete the sale.
Now, though, the three-bedroom family home has dold for the fourth time since August 2019.
The owners made a loss of more than £50,000 on the most recent sale - despite it selling for £100,000 which was 10 times more than the guide price.
(Image: Burton Live)
The home, in Overseal near Swadlincote, would have been one of the cheapest in the UK if it had sold for £10,000 as the seller listed, Derbyshire Live reports.
206 Spring Cottage Road sold for £79,000 on the open market six months ago, and then for £154,000 at an auction in October.
(Image: Burton Live)
A reporter for our sister title Burton Live took a look around the property and found more than a few areas where the floors and window sills were no longer level.
She placed a ball inside different rooms and watched it roll along by itself.
(Image: Burton Live)
During the viewing, a representative at Bond Wolfe Auctions said the movement of the home had happened many years ago as there were no cracks in the walls.
The representative said it was not known how long the property had been empty.
The tiny village of Spring Cottage was once a mining area.
(Image: Burton Live)
Gurpreet Bassi, chief executive of Bond Wolfe Auctions, said the low guide price was in place as the vendor was looking for "certainty of sale".
(Image: Burton Live)
In its December auction, sellers said potential buyers would need to give the run-down property plenty of TLC - or they could even bulldoze it to make way for a new home, subject to planning permission.


birminghammail--2020-03-01--Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho hits out after defeat to Wolves

Jose Mourinho has told his players to learn from Wolverhampton Wanderers - and the Tottenham boss has hit out at referee Stuart Attwell .
Mourinho ’ s Spurs were beaten 3-2 by his former player Nuno Espirito Santo ’ s Wolves in a huge boost for the Molineux men ’ s top four hopes .
The win , gifted to Nuno by Raul Jimenez ’ s late strike , lifts Wolves up to sixth in the Premier League and they are now on the cusp of the Champions League places .
But Mourinho was left annoyed by Attwell for failing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the opening exchanges .
“ In the first minute of the game Ruben Neves makes a tackle on Lucas Moura going into attacking spaces , ” Mourinho said .
“ That is nothing to do with the result of the game but something I would like ( clarified ) one day when I have the opportunity to ask the PGMOL people .
“ The game is from the first to the last second and what happened , I don ’ t think the referee has to look to the watch .
If there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it ’ s a penalty .
If there is a red card , there ’ s a red card .
If there ’ s a yellow card , there ’ s a yellow card .
“ That is a yellow card and that is a way the referee shows immediately what you can do and what you can not do .
“ In the last minute they did the same with ( Leander ) Dendoncker that the referee correctly gave a yellow card .
And I think that ’ s the way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That ’ s the way they did .
“ The referee is there to punish , but they ( Wolves ) had the correct mentality and I think we were punished.
” Mourinho has never hidden his admiration for Wolves and has publicly talked up their chances of finishing in the top four , as well as star players Jimenez , Diogo Jota and Adama Traore .
His team were fortunate to take three points at Molineux in December in a game Wolves dominated , but the Spurs manager thinks it was roles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ They are what we all know they are - incredible , fast and strong in the counter-attack .
We are a different team .
“ Obviously without the strikers we try different solutions .
I think it worked in the sense we managed to score goals and have some opportunities .
“ I don ’ t have data with me at this moment but I believe we had more possession than them , so we had more control than them .
“ I think the result is totally unfair for us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is .
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Jose Mourinho has told his players to learn from Wolverhampton Wanderers - and the Tottenham boss has hit out at referee Stuart Attwell.
Mourinho’s Spurs were beaten 3-2 by his former player Nuno Espirito Santo’s Wolves in a huge boost for the Molineux men’s top four hopes.
The win, gifted to Nuno by Raul Jimenez’s late strike, lifts Wolves up to sixth in the Premier League and they are now on the cusp of the Champions League places.
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But Mourinho was left annoyed by Attwell for failing to book Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves in the opening exchanges.
“In the first minute of the game Ruben Neves makes a tackle on Lucas Moura going into attacking spaces,” Mourinho said. “That is nothing to do with the result of the game but something I would like (clarified) one day when I have the opportunity to ask the PGMOL people.
“The game is from the first to the last second and what happened, I don’t think the referee has to look to the watch. If there is a penalty in the first minute, it’s a penalty. If there is a red card, there’s a red card. If there’s a yellow card, there’s a yellow card.
“That is a yellow card and that is a way the referee shows immediately what you can do and what you cannot do.
“In the last minute they did the same with (Leander) Dendoncker that the referee correctly gave a yellow card. And I think that’s the way a team has to play football. That’s the way they did.
“The referee is there to punish, but they (Wolves) had the correct mentality and I think we were punished.”
Mourinho has never hidden his admiration for Wolves and has publicly talked up their chances of finishing in the top four, as well as star players Jimenez, Diogo Jota and Adama Traore.
His team were fortunate to take three points at Molineux in December in a game Wolves dominated, but the Spurs manager thinks it was roles reversed in north London.
He continued: “They are what we all know they are - incredible, fast and strong in the counter-attack. We are a different team.
“Obviously without the strikers we try different solutions. I think it worked in the sense we managed to score goals and have some opportunities.
“I don’t have data with me at this moment but I believe we had more possession than them, so we had more control than them.
“I think the result is totally unfair for us, but that’s what it is.”


birminghammail--2020-03-01--Five arrested after huge tax fraud sting in Birmingham

A man from Birmingham has been arrested - alongside four others - after a huge tax fraud sting .
The 57-year-old man , from Birmingham , was among the quintet apprehended by cops after raids across the West Midlands .
CoventryLive , our sister title , reports more than 100 HMRC officers raided businesses in Birmingham , and address in Coventry and beyond , seizing computers , digital devices , business and personal records .
Five people have been arrested on suspicion of fraud in connection with promoting arrangements designed to get around paying the loan charge .
A sixth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Birmingham , is to attend a voluntary interview under caution .
A spokesman from the fraud investigation service said : `` Those that enable , promote or facilitate tax fraud are firmly in our sights and we currently have more than 200 such suspected enablers under criminal investigation .
`` We are keen to protect the public from those who devise and market fraudulent schemes which at best do not work and at worse mean that people could end up being involved in fraud .
`` People need to think extremely carefully before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to significantly lower your tax bill .
If something looks too good to be true , then it almost certainly is .
HMRC 's advice is firmly to steer clear . ''

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A man from Birmingham has been arrested - alongside four others - after a huge tax fraud sting.
The 57-year-old man, from Birmingham, was among the quintet apprehended by cops after raids across the West Midlands.
CoventryLive , our sister title, reports more than 100 HMRC officers raided businesses in Birmingham, and address in Coventry and beyond, seizing computers, digital devices, business and personal records.
Five people have been arrested on suspicion of fraud in connection with promoting arrangements designed to get around paying the loan charge.
Those arrested are:
A 57-year-old man from Birmingham
A 43-year-old man from Coventry
A 60-year-old man from Buckinghamshire
A 54-year-old man from Worcestershire
A 50-year-old woman from Northumberland
A sixth person, a woman aged 39 from Birmingham, is to attend a voluntary interview under caution.
A spokesman from the fraud investigation service said: "Those that enable, promote or facilitate tax fraud are firmly in our sights and we currently have more than 200 such suspected enablers under criminal investigation.
"We are keen to protect the public from those who devise and market fraudulent schemes which at best do not work and at worse mean that people could end up being involved in fraud.
"People need to think extremely carefully before they enter into any scheme that claims to significantly lower your tax bill. If something looks too good to be true, then it almost certainly is. HMRC's advice is firmly to steer clear."


birminghammail--2020-03-01--Aston Villa fans fume at Man City's controversial goal in Carabao Cup final

Manchester City 's second goal against Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup final was a controversial one .
Rodri climbed highest to head home past Orjan Nyland from a corner kick - nothing unusual or untoward about the actual goal itself but in the build-up Villa could claim City were wrongly awarded the corner .
The ball deflected out for a corner in front of the Villa players where Jack Grealish tracked back well and looked to have won his side a goal kick .
However , the linesman gave a corner , adjudging the ball to have come off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all happened very quickly but , with Video Assistant Referee ( VAR ) technology in use today some Villa fans have questioned whether that could have been used to overrule the original decision .
Here 's what they had to say on social media ... @ mrthompson81 : Linesman ’ s made a mistake there .
That was not a corner # avfc @ JElgott : Can that not be VAR 'd ?
Surely that should n't be counting .
@ jmbonacker : Would someone please overlook that corner decision ?
@ Valentine06 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our defending .
As if City need any help to beat us FFS .
Game over .
# AVFC @ Jfelipe1 : Can VAR look at it not being a corner ?
Clear and obvious .
# AVFC @ MoMoAVFC : Where VAR for that ?
GK all day .
# AVFC @ MarkDignam_84 : Villa been mugged off by the officials there .
Game over now too @ Scoottwood101 : Why do n't VAR look at corners like that where it 's obviously not a corner ?
Called a goal as soon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Of course they score off of the corner that werent a corner .
Cheers

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Manchester City's second goal against Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup final was a controversial one.
Rodri climbed highest to head home past Orjan Nyland from a corner kick - nothing unusual or untoward about the actual goal itself but in the build-up Villa could claim City were wrongly awarded the corner.
The ball deflected out for a corner in front of the Villa players where Jack Grealish tracked back well and looked to have won his side a goal kick.
However, the linesman gave a corner, adjudging the ball to have come off Grealish instead of Ilkay Gundogan.
It all happened very quickly but, with Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in use today some Villa fans have questioned whether that could have been used to overrule the original decision.
Here's what they had to say on social media...
@ mrthompson81 : Linesman’s made a mistake there. That was not a corner #avfc
@ JElgott : Can that not be VAR'd? Surely that shouldn't be counting.
@ jmbonacker : Would someone please overlook that corner decision?
@ Valentine06 : That officiating is as bad as our defending. As if City need any help to beat us FFS. Game over. #AVFC
@ Jfelipe1 : Can VAR look at it not being a corner? Clear and obvious. #AVFC
@ MoMoAVFC : Where VAR for that? GK all day. #AVFC
@ MarkDignam_84 : Villa been mugged off by the officials there. Game over now too
@ Scoottwood101 : Why don't VAR look at corners like that where it's obviously not a corner? Called a goal as soon as it was given.
@ Jem_Mills : Of course they score off of the corner that werent a corner. Cheers


birminghammail--2020-03-01--Fury as West Midlands Ambulance Service paramedic's belongings stolen while treating patient

A West Midlands Ambulance Service paramedic returned to his vehicle after treating a patient - only to discover his personal belongings had been stolen .
Karl Williams , who works for WMAS , has spoken of his fury , taking to social media to fume over the jaw-dropping incident in the West Midlands .
Mr Williams , based in Coventry , West Mids , admitted that he is `` disappointed and slightly angry '' , writing : `` The last thing I expect to find when I return to my Ambulance after treating an individual , is to find my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ambulance .
Disappointed and slightly angry does n't even cover it . ''
One reply reads : `` I think this is disgusting .
They may need your help one day .
Hope they get caught and are severely punished . ''
Others asked if the ambulance had been fitted with cameras , which have helped catch and convict others who have targeted emergency crews , reports CoventryLive .
Fellow paramedic Matt Harrison related a similar experience in his reply to the tweet .
He wrote : '' The guy who did the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He was identified by a local neighbour Bobby from the ambulance CCTV but nothing was done .
My belongings were never recovered .
I got off lightly .
He was already on remand for mugging & stealing from an old lady . ''
Adam Alcock also told how thieves had stolen from his ambulance , taking potentially life-saving equipment , while he was on duty in Hanley .
Adam wrote : `` Walked back to the truck with my crew mate and ops manager to find the side window on the sliding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They took 2 personal kit bags .
Bls bag , als bag .
Entonox and tried to get into the safe . ''
Nigel Perrigo was among many who viewed the latest incident as a sign of the times .
He wrote : '' Very sad .
There is no respect for emergency workers any more people really need to take a long hard look at themselves . ''

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A West Midlands Ambulance Service paramedic returned to his vehicle after treating a patient - only to discover his personal belongings had been stolen.
Karl Williams, who works for WMAS, has spoken of his fury, taking to social media to fume over the jaw-dropping incident in the West Midlands.
Mr Williams, based in Coventry, West Mids, admitted that he is "disappointed and slightly angry", writing: "The last thing I expect to find when I return to my Ambulance after treating an individual, is to find my personal belonging have been stolen from my Ambulance. Disappointed and slightly angry doesn't even cover it."
One reply reads: "I think this is disgusting. They may need your help one day. Hope they get caught and are severely punished."
Others asked if the ambulance had been fitted with cameras, which have helped catch and convict others who have targeted emergency crews, reports CoventryLive.
Fellow paramedic Matt Harrison related a similar experience in his reply to the tweet.
He wrote:"The guy who did the exact same thing to me got caught. He was identified by a local neighbour Bobby from the ambulance CCTV but nothing was done. My belongings were never recovered. I got off lightly. He was already on remand for mugging & stealing from an old lady."
Adam Alcock also told how thieves had stolen from his ambulance, taking potentially life-saving equipment, while he was on duty in Hanley.
Adam wrote: "Walked back to the truck with my crew mate and ops manager to find the side window on the sliding door smashed with a vodka bottle. They took 2 personal kit bags. Bls bag, als bag. Entonox and tried to get into the safe."
Nigel Perrigo was among many who viewed the latest incident as a sign of the times.
He wrote:"Very sad. There is no respect for emergency workers any more people really need to take a long hard look at themselves."


birminghammail--2020-03-01--Why does Prince William support Aston Villa? Real reasons revealed

Prince William , the Duke of Cambridge , and heir to the throne will be hoping that Aston Villa can win the Carabao Cup this afternoon .
Villa take on Manchester City today in the final at Wembley Stadium , after beating Leicester City in the semi-final .
The future king is a Villa fan , and has previously spoken about his support of the club He has attended Villa matches and even been spotted wearing claret and blue .
Ahead of Villa 's FA Cup defeat to Arsenal in May 2015 , he spoke to BBC presenter Gary Linker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ A long time ago at school I got into football big time .
I was looking around for clubs .
All my friends at school were either Man United fans or Chelsea fans and I didn ’ t want to follow the run of the mill teams .
“ I wanted to have a team that was more mid-table that could give me more emotional rollercoaster moments .
“ Aston Villa ’ s always had a great history .
I have got friends of mine who support Aston Villa and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I went to was Bolton v Aston Villa back in 2000 .
Sadly , Villa went on to lose to Chelsea .
“ It was fantastic , I sat with all the fans with my red beanie on , and I was sat with all the Brummie fans and had a great time .
“ It was the atmosphere , the camaraderie and I really felt that there was something I could connect with.
” Speaking in February 2020 , William said : `` People like Paul Merson were playing and I thought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as he does , knowing the struggles he was under at the time ... this is a club I can support .
`` I was also born in ‘ 82 , the year we won the ( European ) Cup , so I feel the history and pedigree around Villa has always been quite close to me . ''
He was pictured at in an executive box at Villa Park for the 0-0 Premier League draw against Sunderland in November 2013 .
He also attended the 2015 FA Cup final defeat to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Royal Box .
His Royal Highness sat next to then Villa owner Randy Lerner for the match .
Villa lost the match 4-0 and Prince William presented the trophy to Arsenal and handed out runners-up medals to Tim Sherwood 's players .
Wills visited Villa Park for the 1-0 Championship victory over Cardiff City in April 2018 .
He was pictured celebrating in an executive box with former Villa favourite John Carew as Jack Grealish grabbed a late winner .
The prince stopped after the match to chat and have photographs taken with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play-off final defeat to Fulham at Wembley in May 2018 , a week after his brother Harry 's wedding .
Have there been any other examples of his Villa support ?
He appeared to be wearing a claret tie during the wedding of his wife 's sister Pippa Middleton in May 2017 .
In October 2017 , the Duke and Duchess visited the London Stadium , the home of West Ham United .
The Hammers offered their young children replica kits ; however , William showed his true colours .
A month later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Britain awards he wore a Villa scarf in a show of solidarity with Villa fan Moin Younis , who was recognised with an award for his bravery for living with a severe skin condition .
In the same month , the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Villa Park and spoke to manager Steve Bruce , with the Duke praising the manager for how his team were playing .
He never shies away from his his claret and blue allegiances and was spreading the Villa love in September 2018 while on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Irish Guards .
William met local forces but also the football team from the small town of Kinamba as part of a community project .
He presented each of the players with this season 's Villa shirt , giving them a mix of home and away tops , and posed for a picture .
How have Villa celebrated his support ?
After the birth of all three of William and Kate 's children , Villa have tweeted a welcome message including a picture of a Villa shirt printed with 'HRH ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him ?
The then manager Steve Bruce was impressed with how much knowledge HRH had about the current Villa side when they met in November 2017 .
Bruce said : “ He introduced Kate to me as the ‘ top man ’ .
`` He talked about the squad and how we have turned it around a little bit .
“ He ’ s delighted we are moving it forward .
Being a dad myself , you would like him as a son .
He was impeccable .
“ It ’ s not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a supporter so it ’ s great for the club . ''

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Prince William has been spotted at the FA Cup final at Wembley.
The second-in-line to the throne behind his father, Prince Charles, greeted Chelsea and Leicester City's players before the showpiece Wembley final today.
William, President of the Football Association, is a big Aston Villa fan.
Here's why he chose to follow the claret and blue...
Why does Prince William support Aston Villa?
Ahead of Villa's FA Cup defeat to Arsenal in May 2015 under Tim Sherwood, he spoke to BBC presenter Gary Linker about his Villa allegiance.
Prince William said: “A long time ago at school I got into football big time. I was looking around for clubs. All my friends at school were either Man United fans or Chelsea fans and I didn’t want to follow the run of the mill teams.
“I wanted to have a team that was more mid-table that could give me more emotional rollercoaster moments.
“Aston Villa’s always had a great history. I have got friends of mine who support Aston Villa and one of the first FA Cup games I went to was Bolton v Aston Villa back in 2000. Sadly, Villa went on to lose to Chelsea.
“It was fantastic, I sat with all the fans with my red beanie on, and I was sat with all the Brummie fans and had a great time.
“It was the atmosphere, the camaraderie and I really felt that there was something I could connect with.”
Speaking in February 2020, William said: "People like Paul Merson were playing and I thought if people like him can play as well as he does, knowing the struggles he was under at the time...this is a club I can support.
"I was also born in ‘82, the year we won the (European) Cup, so I feel the history and pedigree around Villa has always been quite close to me."
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Has he attended matches?
He was pictured at in an executive box at Villa Park for the 0-0 Premier League draw against Sunderland in November 2013.
Prince William was wearing a Villa coat and a Villa scarf.
He also attended the 2015 FA Cup final defeat to Arsenal, as a dignitary in the Royal Box.
His Royal Highness sat next to then Villa owner Randy Lerner for the match. Villa lost the match 4-0 and Prince William presented the trophy to Arsenal and handed out runners-up medals to Tim Sherwood's players.
Wills visited Villa Park for the 1-0 Championship victory over Cardiff City in April 2018.
He was pictured celebrating in an executive box with former Villa favourite John Carew as Jack Grealish grabbed a late winner.
The prince stopped after the match to chat and have photographs taken with players and staff.
He attended the play-off final defeat to Fulham at Wembley in May 2018, a week after his brother Harry's wedding, and was at Carrow Road earlier this season to see the Villa whip Norwich 5-1.
Have there been any other examples of his Villa support?
He appeared to be wearing a claret tie during the wedding of his wife's sister Pippa Middleton in May 2017.
In October 2017, the Duke and Duchess visited the London Stadium, the home of West Ham United. The Hammers offered their young children replica kits; however, William showed his true colours.
He jokingly said: “Right colours, wrong team.”
A month later, as a guest at the Pride of Britain awards he wore a Villa scarf in a show of solidarity with Villa fan Moin Younis, who was recognised with an award for his bravery for living with a severe skin condition.
In the same month, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Villa Park and spoke to manager Steve Bruce, with the Duke praising the manager for how his team were playing.
He never shies away from his his claret and blue allegiances and was spreading the Villa love in September 2018 while on a training session in Kenya with his regiment, the Irish Guards.
William met local forces but also the football team from the small town of Kinamba as part of a community project.
He presented each of the players with this season's Villa shirt, giving them a mix of home and away tops, and posed for a picture.
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How have Villa celebrated his support?
After the birth of all three of William and Kate's children, Villa have tweeted a welcome message including a picture of a Villa shirt printed with 'HRH'.
What have Villa officials said about him?
Then Villa manager Steve Bruce was impressed with how much knowledge HRH had about the current Villa side when they met in November 2017.
Bruce said: “He introduced Kate to me as the ‘top man’.
"He talked about the squad and how we have turned it around a little bit.
“He’s delighted we are moving it forward. Being a dad myself, you would like him as a son. He was impeccable.
“It’s not often you have the future King as a supporter so it’s great for the club."


birminghammail--2020-03-01--Anne-Marie's grovelling apology over Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway sketch

Anne-Marie has apologised for the `` hurt '' caused by her appearance on ITV 's Saturday Night Takeaway after presenters Ant and Dec wore headbands emblazoned with the Japanese Rising Sun flag during a martial arts performance .
The British artist , 28 , criticised the choice of costumes afterwards , telling her 679,000 Twitter followers : `` Unfortunately , education on this part of the history was n't done . ''
The 2002 singer , who is also a karate expert , performed a song on the show alongside the presenting duo , who wore white tunics and bandanas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sun flag , a red disc from which 16 red rays emanate on a white background , is seen by some as a symbol of Japan 's imperialist past .
It was incorporated during the 19th century by the Japanese army and was the flag of its navy during the Second World War , when the country was allied with Nazi Germany .
But the flag has been widely used as a national symbol in Japan for centuries and commonly appears on products , in adverts , and in popular culture in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Twitter : `` I sincerely apologize to all those who were affected and hurt by my appearance last night on a UK TV .
`` I want you to know I had nothing to do with the costumes on this sketch .
`` Unfortunately , education on this part of the history was n't done and I am also hurt by the pain this signifies for so many people .
`` Our team is talking to the TV station , working on taking down the footage , so that it does not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been contacted for comment .
South Korea , which was occupied by the Japanese between 1910 and 1945 , is particularly critical of the flag , which it has called a symbol of Japanese `` imperialism and militarism '' .
In 2013 , Japan 's foreign ministry released a statement on the issue , saying the design was `` widely used throughout Japan , such as good catch flags used by fishermen , celebratory flags for childbirth and seasonal festivities , and flags of Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force vessels . ''
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is an expression of political assertions or a symbol of militarism are absolutely false . ''

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Anne-Marie has apologised for the "hurt" caused by her appearance on ITV's Saturday Night Takeaway after presenters Ant and Dec wore headbands emblazoned with the Japanese Rising Sun flag during a martial arts performance.
The British artist, 28, criticised the choice of costumes afterwards, telling her 679,000 Twitter followers: "Unfortunately, education on this part of the history wasn't done."
The 2002 singer, who is also a karate expert, performed a song on the show alongside the presenting duo, who wore white tunics and bandanas featuring the image.
Japan's Rising Sun flag, a red disc from which 16 red rays emanate on a white background, is seen by some as a symbol of Japan's imperialist past.
It was incorporated during the 19th century by the Japanese army and was the flag of its navy during the Second World War, when the country was allied with Nazi Germany.
But the flag has been widely used as a national symbol in Japan for centuries and commonly appears on products, in adverts, and in popular culture in the East Asian island nation.
Anne-Marie posted on Twitter: "I sincerely apologize to all those who were affected and hurt by my appearance last night on a UK TV.
"I want you to know I had nothing to do with the costumes on this sketch.
"Unfortunately, education on this part of the history wasn't done and I am also hurt by the pain this signifies for so many people.
"Our team is talking to the TV station, working on taking down the footage, so that it does not cause any more pain."
ITV has been contacted for comment.
South Korea, which was occupied by the Japanese between 1910 and 1945, is particularly critical of the flag, which it has called a symbol of Japanese "imperialism and militarism".
In 2013, Japan's foreign ministry released a statement on the issue, saying the design was "widely used throughout Japan, such as good catch flags used by fishermen, celebratory flags for childbirth and seasonal festivities, and flags of Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force vessels."
It added: "Claims that the flag is an expression of political assertions or a symbol of militarism are absolutely false."


birminghammail--2020-03-01--Tom Heaton's one word verdict on Aston Villa star Jack Grealish

Aston Villa goalkeeper Tom Heaton has been waxing lyrical about team-mate Jack Grealish for his inspiring performances this season .
The Villa captain has been his side ’ s standout performer in the Premier League , scoring nine goals and claiming eight assists as he bids to keep his boyhood club in the top-flight .
Grealish 's impressive performances have resulted in him being linked with a move away from Villa Park this summer .
Recent reports suggested Manchester United are ready step-up their pursuit of the 24-year-old , but are expected to face plenty of competition for the midfielder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speaking ahead of Villa ’ s Carabao Cup final with Man City , has revealed how Grealish has far exceed his expectations .
“ Yeah they did .
Obviously I went to the club expecting a very talented footballer , ” he told Sky Sports .
“ His reputation is a bit of a Jack the Lad and a bit of a boy , and I think in fairness the moment I stepped through the door I was really impressed with him .
“ I actually can ’ t speak highly enough of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has far exceeded what my expectations were .
“ He has been absolutely outstanding this season .
But also beyond that as a man and a leader , people lead in different ways , his appetite and passion for the game , his passion for the football club has been inspirational to a degree and he has taken players with him .
“ I think every game he goes out there and everything is on the line and he drags players with him .
“ He has got points for us this season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He ’ s made things happen and has been really , really , impressive .
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Aston Villa goalkeeper Tom Heaton has been waxing lyrical about team-mate Jack Grealish for his inspiring performances this season.
The Villa captain has been his side’s standout performer in the Premier League, scoring nine goals and claiming eight assists as he bids to keep his boyhood club in the top-flight .
Grealish's impressive performances have resulted in him being linked with a move away from Villa Park this summer.
Recent reports suggested Manchester United are ready step-up their pursuit of the 24-year-old, but are expected to face plenty of competition for the midfielder’s signature.
And Heaton, speaking ahead of Villa’s Carabao Cup final with Man City, has revealed how Grealish has far exceed his expectations.
“Yeah they did. Obviously I went to the club expecting a very talented footballer,” he told Sky Sports.
“His reputation is a bit of a Jack the Lad and a bit of a boy, and I think in fairness the moment I stepped through the door I was really impressed with him.
“I actually can’t speak highly enough of him. As a footballer, he has far exceeded what my expectations were.
“He has been absolutely outstanding this season. But also beyond that as a man and a leader, people lead in different ways, his appetite and passion for the game, his passion for the football club has been inspirational to a degree and he has taken players with him.
“I think every game he goes out there and everything is on the line and he drags players with him.
“He has got points for us this season on his own to a degree. He’s made things happen and has been really, really, impressive.”


birminghammail--2020-03-01--Woman's harrowing injuries pictured after being left scarred for life by pub thug

A thug who slashed a woman across the face in a Christmas Eve attack after a row in a pub has been jailed for 12 years .
Keelan Burke fled to Scotland after leaving the 22-year-old victim with a seven-inch wound running from the middle of her forehead down her cheek in an assault in Willenhall , near Walsall , West Midlands , police said .
Burke , 24 , was jailed at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Friday after being found guilty of wounding .
West Midlands Police said the victim was left with permanent scarring after a fight broke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 11.30pm on December 24 , 2018 .
Burke , from Willenhall , had earlier punched the woman and threw a drink in her face during a row at a pub where the victim was meeting friends .
The two groups later clashed outside the bar and Burke lashed out with what is believed to have been either a knife or a glass , leaving the woman with injuries which required 26 stitches .
Officers said Burke fled the scene along with another man suspected of possessing a knife and travelled to Scotland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enabled detectives to track Burke ’ s journey late on Christmas Day into Boxing Day , connecting him to an address in Peterhead , near Aberdeen .
They liaised with colleagues in Scotland and in the early hours of January 5 Burke was arrested outside a nightclub .
Investigating officer , Pc Laura Dolan , said : “ The row started after the victim heard Burke on his phone threatening to attack one of her friends – and when she confronted him he punched her in the face and threw a drink over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over what happened and both he and an associate responded by lashing out with weapons .
“ It was a gross and grotesque overreaction and has left this young lady scarred for life .
“ Burke clearly thought that putting distance between himself and the offence , by fleeing to Scotland , would keep the police off his back .
But in just a matter of days we ’ d managed to track him down to face justice .
“ I hope the victim can take some consolation that her attacker has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he is no longer a danger to the public .
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A thug who slashed a woman across the face in a Christmas Eve attack after a row in a pub has been jailed for 12 years.
Keelan Burke fled to Scotland after leaving the 22-year-old victim with a seven-inch wound running from the middle of her forehead down her cheek in an assault in Willenhall, near Walsall, West Midlands, police said.
Burke, 24, was jailed at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Friday after being found guilty of wounding.
West Midlands Police said the victim was left with permanent scarring after a fight broke out in Bentley Lane, Willenhall, at 11.30pm on December 24, 2018.
Burke, from Willenhall, had earlier punched the woman and threw a drink in her face during a row at a pub where the victim was meeting friends.
The two groups later clashed outside the bar and Burke lashed out with what is believed to have been either a knife or a glass, leaving the woman with injuries which required 26 stitches.
Officers said Burke fled the scene along with another man suspected of possessing a knife and travelled to Scotland on Christmas Day.
Mobile phone analysis enabled detectives to track Burke’s journey late on Christmas Day into Boxing Day, connecting him to an address in Peterhead, near Aberdeen.
They liaised with colleagues in Scotland and in the early hours of January 5 Burke was arrested outside a nightclub.
Investigating officer, Pc Laura Dolan, said: “The row started after the victim heard Burke on his phone threatening to attack one of her friends – and when she confronted him he punched her in the face and threw a drink over her.
“Her friends challenged Burke over what happened and both he and an associate responded by lashing out with weapons.
“It was a gross and grotesque overreaction and has left this young lady scarred for life.
“Burke clearly thought that putting distance between himself and the offence, by fleeing to Scotland, would keep the police off his back. But in just a matter of days we’d managed to track him down to face justice.
“I hope the victim can take some consolation that her attacker has been put behind bars for many years where he is no longer a danger to the public.”


birminghammail--2020-03-01--Man City boss Pep Guardiola makes admission about Aston Villa Carabao Cup final

Manchester City have not done any extra penalty practice for the Carabao Cup final against Aston Villa , Pep Guardiola has admitted .
The reigning Premier League champions are Villa ’ s opponents at Wembley this afternoon .
City have missed five of their last seven penalties in the Premier League with the likes of Raheem Sterling and Sergio Aguero failing to convert from 12 yards this season .
But they won Carabao Cup courtesy of a penalty shoot-out against Chelsea last term and Guardiola revealed there had been no extra practice in training .
`` Our statistics in this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is that lately we have n't been perfect , '' he is quoted as saying by the Manchester Evening News .
`` The guys who want to take penalties practise quite often , but I am not a big fan to do it .
I believe a lot that it 's all about how you feel before you take a penalty .
`` You are at Wembley , under pressure , so it is in your head .
If you say 'okay , I am going to score ' – that is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you miss .
`` I do n't care if they go right , left , up , down or Panenka .
Look at the keeper or do n't look at the keeper .
That is n't important .
`` The only thing that matters is that the player thinks they will score – because normally they will . ''

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Manchester City have not done any extra penalty practice for the Carabao Cup final against Aston Villa, Pep Guardiola has admitted.
The reigning Premier League champions are Villa’s opponents at Wembley this afternoon.
City have missed five of their last seven penalties in the Premier League with the likes of Raheem Sterling and Sergio Aguero failing to convert from 12 yards this season.
But they won Carabao Cup courtesy of a penalty shoot-out against Chelsea last term and Guardiola revealed there had been no extra practice in training.
"Our statistics in this final are really good. The problem is that lately we haven't been perfect," he is quoted as saying by the Manchester Evening News.
"The guys who want to take penalties practise quite often, but I am not a big fan to do it. I believe a lot that it's all about how you feel before you take a penalty.
"You are at Wembley, under pressure, so it is in your head. If you say 'okay, I am going to score' – that is the way. When you have doubts, you miss.
"I don't care if they go right, left, up, down or Panenka. Look at the keeper or don't look at the keeper. That isn't important.
"The only thing that matters is that the player thinks they will score – because normally they will."


birminghammail--2020-03-02--ADVERTORIAL: Quality award-winning Dovehouse Fish Bar celebrates national pie week with special pukk

ADVERTORIAL: Quality award-winning Dovehouse Fish Bar celebrates national pie week with special pukka pie offer

Nothing beats a visit to the chip shop and at just £1.99 for a delicious pie and freshly-made chips , why not treat yourself ?
To celebrate National Pie Week , one of Solihull ’ s established and finest fish and chip takeaways , Dovehouse Fish Bar , has a special offer on all of its pukka pies .
The fish bar will be serving a choice of pie , from the pukka pie range , and chips in a tray for only £1.99 - for a limited time .
Exclusively from Monday , March 2 to Thursday , March @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yourself to a pie and chips over lunchtime , between 12pm and 2pm , or dinnertime , 5pm to 7.30pm .
The offer is available while stocks last , and T & C 's apply - ask Dovehouse Fish Bar for details .
You can also get gluten-free fish and chips from March 9 - available every Monday and Tuesday from 5pm to 7.30pm .
The shop is open from 12pm to 2pm on Monday to Saturday , 5pm to 9.45pm on Monday to Thursday , 5pm to 10.30pm on Friday , 5pm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closed on Sundays .
For more information , visit dovehousefishbar.co.uk or call 0121 707 7866 .

Nothing beats a visit to the chip shop and at just £1.99 for a delicious pie and freshly-made chips, why not treat yourself?
To celebrate National Pie Week, one of Solihull’s established and finest fish and chip takeaways, Dovehouse Fish Bar, has a special offer on all of its pukka pies.
The fish bar will be serving a choice of pie, from the pukka pie range, and chips in a tray for only £1.99 - for a limited time.
Exclusively from Monday, March 2 to Thursday, March 5, 2020, you can treat yourself to a pie and chips over lunchtime, between 12pm and 2pm, or dinnertime, 5pm to 7.30pm.
Pick from a range of pies including:
Steak and kidney
All steak
Steak and ale
Minced beef and onion
Chicken and mushroom
Chicken and gravy
Cheese, leek and potato
Minced beef and onion pasty
The offer is available while stocks last, and T&C's apply - ask Dovehouse Fish Bar for details.
You can also get gluten-free fish and chips from March 9 - available every Monday and Tuesday from 5pm to 7.30pm.
Dovehouse Fish Bar is located at 361 Warwick Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 1BQ.
The shop is open from 12pm to 2pm on Monday to Saturday, 5pm to 9.45pm on Monday to Thursday, 5pm to 10.30pm on Friday, 5pm to 9.30pm on Saturday, and is closed on Sundays.
For more information, visit dovehousefishbar.co.uk or call 0121 707 7866.


birminghammail--2020-03-01--Teen arrested after man knifed during stab attack in Tipton

A teenager has been arrested after a man was stabbed in the 'stomach ' during a knife attack in Tipton .
Medics found the 25-year-old victim , who has not been named , collapsed outside a block of flats in Dudley Port at around 5pm on Sunday , March 1 .
The victim was rushed to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition , it has been revealed .
A 19-year-old teen was arrested on suspicion of wounding and remains in custody .
Forensic teams sealed off the street , which remained on lockdown for a number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
An eyewitness told Black Country Live that the victim kept drifting in and out of consciousness as first aiders tried to stop the blood .
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said : `` We ’ ve arrested a man following a stabbing in Dudley Port .
`` We were alerted by ambulance colleagues to reports that a man was found collapsed outside a block of flats just after 5pm this evening .
`` The man , aged 25 , was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on suspicion of wounding , is currently in custody .
`` We ’ re appealing for anyone with any information , or anyone who was in the area at the time and saw anything , or has any dash cam footage to get in touch as soon as possible .
`` You can contact us via Live Chat or by calling 101 .
Please quote log number 1755 of 1 March .
Alternatively , call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 . ''

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A teenager has been arrested after a man was stabbed in the 'stomach' during a knife attack in Tipton.
Medics found the 25-year-old victim, who has not been named, collapsed outside a block of flats in Dudley Port at around 5pm on Sunday, March 1.
The victim was rushed to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition, it has been revealed.
A 19-year-old teen was arrested on suspicion of wounding and remains in custody.
Forensic teams sealed off the street, which remained on lockdown for a number of hours, shortly after the stabbing.
An eyewitness told Black Country Live that the victim kept drifting in and out of consciousness as first aiders tried to stop the blood.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We’ve arrested a man following a stabbing in Dudley Port.
"We were alerted by ambulance colleagues to reports that a man was found collapsed outside a block of flats just after 5pm this evening .
"The man, aged 25, was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition. A 19-year-old man, arrested on suspicion of wounding, is currently in custody.
"We’re appealing for anyone with any information, or anyone who was in the area at the time and saw anything, or has any dash cam footage to get in touch as soon as possible.
"You can contact us via Live Chat or by calling 101. Please quote log number 1755 of 1 March. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


birminghammail--2020-03-01--'The fight we need!' - Aston Villa fans send this message after Man City defeat

Aston Villa fans are in high spirits despite today 's 2-1 defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup at Wembley .
Villa took Pep Guardiola 's 2018-19 domestic treble winners all the way and they required a fine save from Claudio Bravo at the death from a Bjorn Engels header .
Dean Smith 's side were much improved from their sorry showing last time out , a 2-0 reverse to relegation rivals Southampton .
The Villans now have 11 matches to save their season , with the club currently in 19th place after a bad set of results for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Watford winning their matches against Saints and Liverpool respectively .
And on today 's evidence there is no reason why they ca n't pull off an escape act .
That 's a view Villa fans on social media share , too .
Here 's the pick of their reaction ... Hilary Mchugh : Believe in yourselves and hold your heads up high .
Nick Eaton : Play like you did in the second half for the rest of the season and I think we will be ok !
Dan Street : Just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when we put our minds to it Joan Waldron Bevan : Hold your heads up lads - you were 12 to 1 underdogs and you certainly gave city something to think about .
Rebecca Walker : They should be so proud of themselves !
!
I never expected to only lose by one goal and for Man City to be flustered in the closing minutes of the game !
Dale Nicholas Cotton : That 's more like it boys .
You showed heart and desire that 's been lacking for a long time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on and keep us in the premier league .
Your time will come .
VTID Daniel Clarke : Take it on the chin and focus on the league .
Look how far we have come in the last year , still a way to go , it ’ s a marathon not a sprint !
Gem Lou Evans : Well Done Lads , you should be very proud , you took them the end .
That 's the fight we need to the end of season !
!
Come on UTV until the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them and they should be too .
I know nobody likes a runners up medal but they won them with this and previous showings

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Aston Villa fans are in high spirits despite today's 2-1 defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup at Wembley.
Villa took Pep Guardiola's 2018-19 domestic treble winners all the way and they required a fine save from Claudio Bravo at the death from a Bjorn Engels header.
Dean Smith 's side were much improved from their sorry showing last time out, a 2-0 reverse to relegation rivals Southampton.
The Villans now have 11 matches to save their season, with the club currently in 19th place after a bad set of results for them this weekend with West Ham United and Watford winning their matches against Saints and Liverpool respectively.
And on today's evidence there is no reason why they can't pull off an escape act.
That's a view Villa fans on social media share, too.
Here's the pick of their reaction...
Paul Brooks : Great performance today. Proud Villan.
Hilary Mchugh : Believe in yourselves and hold your heads up high.
Nick Eaton : Play like you did in the second half for the rest of the season and I think we will be ok!
Dan Street : Just goes to show we can play well when we put our minds to it
Joan Waldron Bevan : Hold your heads up lads - you were 12 to 1 underdogs and you certainly gave city something to think about.
Rebecca Walker : They should be so proud of themselves!! I never expected to only lose by one goal and for Man City to be flustered in the closing minutes of the game!
Dale Nicholas Cotton : That's more like it boys. You showed heart and desire that's been lacking for a long time. Pick your heads up and push on and keep us in the premier league. Your time will come. VTID
Daniel Clarke : Take it on the chin and focus on the league. Look how far we have come in the last year, still a way to go, it’s a marathon not a sprint!
Gem Lou Evans : Well Done Lads, you should be very proud, you took them the end. That's the fight we need to the end of season!! Come on UTV until the end ⚽⚽
Martin Thomsett : Proud of them and they should be too. I know nobody likes a runners up medal but they won them with this and previous showings


birminghammail--2020-03-01--Dancing on Ice hit by 'fix' row after Ben Hanlin axed over Libby Clegg

Ben Hanlin is the latest celebrity to be eliminated from Dancing On Ice ahead of next week 's final .
And the Solihull magician 's exit from the ITV show has sparked claims of a `` fix '' among furious viewers .
He and professional partner Carlotta Edwards lost a skate-off against Paralympian Libby Clegg and Mark Hanretty , after the celebrities took to the ice twice for the semi-final on Sunday .
Although judge John Barrowman chose to save the magician , Christopher Dean cast the deciding vote as head judge and put Clegg through to next week .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stumble as the pair performed to Tom Walker 's song Leave a Light On .
After stepping off the ice , she was comforted by Hanlin as she told hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield : `` I slipped . ''
One viewer fumed : `` Poor # ben .
He has been amazing and that feels like a fix to keep Libby in to the final .
Appreciate she is also amazing but he is the stronger skater '' '' Sorry # Torvill and # Dean , I 've just lost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you .
Tonight was a total fix .
You decided from the start you wanted Libby in the final .
Waste of time watching if you are not going to mark fairly , '' added another .
A third agreed : `` Absolute fix .
Ben clearly the better skater , not a single wobble , unlike Libby .
She ’ s been in the skate off 3 weeks in a row , she ’ s clearly not supported by the public so why put her through ?
? ''
`` Ben and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , not even gon na bother watching the final , '' said a fourth .
His departure means that Clegg , Diversity 's Perri Kiely and TV presenter Joe Swash have all made it to next week 's grand final .
Hanlin and skating partner Edwards were at the bottom of the leaderboard ahead of the skate-off , with a score of 74.5 .
Paying tribute to his partner after he was eliminated , Hanlin said : `` She 's been amazing .
I 'm going to miss skating with you every day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Schofield dancing with the magician had been the `` highlight of my career '' .
Earlier in the programme , Hanlin revealed he had received a gash to his arm from his partner 's skate during training .
The magician opened the show with a solo skate to Ai n't That A Kick In The Head by Dean Martin , which scored 37.5 .
In a tribute to his wife , Hanlin chose Jake Bugg 's song Lightning Bolt for his second performance of the night .
Meanwhile , Kiely and partner Vanessa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a standing ovation after they skated to the music from Romeo & Juliet 's balcony scene .
He revealed it was a nod to Diversity , who perform to the music at the end of their live shows .
Fellow member of the dance troupe and judge Ashley Banjo appeared to become emotional after awarding them a 10 , telling Kiely : `` Seeing you become the man you 've become , I 'm so proud bro . ''
The couple topped the leaderboard with a score of 78.5 , as their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them 38.5 points .
The Shakespearean tribute was not the only emotional performance of the semi-final , after Swash picked a song that was played at his father 's funeral .
He and professional partner Alex Murphy received a score of 38 for the rendition to Simply Red 's Stars .
Swash , who was 12 when his dad died , said : `` It 's hard , a hard thing .
I miss my dad every day , ( there 's ) so much I 'd love to show him .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experienced that I could have shared with him . ''
Swash received a special message from frontman Mick Hucknall following the performance .
He netted the same score of 38 in his first performance to Rod Stewart 's Da Ya Think I 'm Sexy ?
- placing him in third place on Sunday , with a grand total of 76 .
Clegg received her first 10s of the series when she and professional partner Mark Hanretty skated to George Ezra 's Paradise .
Jayne Torvill and Dean both gave the couple a 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a score of 9.5 .
On her second skate of the night , Clegg received a 10 from Barrowman for a performance to Sleeping At Last 's cover of I 'm Gon na Be ( 500 Miles ) .
In an interview clip ahead of the performance , Clegg opened up about how she had struggled with her mental health .
She explained feeling `` empty and numb and did n't have a purpose anymore '' , adding : `` I never thought I would have mental health issues , it just shows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clegg was second on the leaderboard ahead of the skate-off , with a score of 77.5 .
Dancing On Ice continues on ITV at 6pm on Sunday .

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Ben Hanlin is the latest celebrity to be eliminated from Dancing On Ice ahead of next week's final.
And the Solihull magician's exit from the ITV show has sparked claims of a "fix" among furious viewers.
He and professional partner Carlotta Edwards lost a skate-off against Paralympian Libby Clegg and Mark Hanretty, after the celebrities took to the ice twice for the semi-final on Sunday.
Although judge John Barrowman chose to save the magician, Christopher Dean cast the deciding vote as head judge and put Clegg through to next week.
During the skate-off, professional Edwards appeared to stumble as the pair performed to Tom Walker's song Leave a Light On.
After stepping off the ice, she was comforted by Hanlin as she told hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield: "I slipped."
(Image: Ian West/PA Wire.)
One viewer fumed: "Poor #ben. He has been amazing and that feels like a fix to keep Libby in to the final. Appreciate she is also amazing but he is the stronger skater"
"Sorry #Torvill and #Dean, I've just lost any respect I've ever had for you. Tonight was a total fix. You decided from the start you wanted Libby in the final. Waste of time watching if you are not going to mark fairly," added another.
A third agreed: "Absolute fix. Ben clearly the better skater, not a single wobble, unlike Libby. She’s been in the skate off 3 weeks in a row, she’s clearly not supported by the public so why put her through??"
"Ben and Carlotta should have won that skate off, not even gonna bother watching the final," said a fourth.
His departure means that Clegg, Diversity's Perri Kiely and TV presenter Joe Swash have all made it to next week's grand final.
Hanlin and skating partner Edwards were at the bottom of the leaderboard ahead of the skate-off, with a score of 74.5.
Paying tribute to his partner after he was eliminated, Hanlin said: "She's been amazing. I'm going to miss skating with you every day."
Edwards told hosts Willoughby and Schofield dancing with the magician had been the "highlight of my career".
Earlier in the programme, Hanlin revealed he had received a gash to his arm from his partner's skate during training.
The magician opened the show with a solo skate to Ain't That A Kick In The Head by Dean Martin, which scored 37.5.
(Image: ITV)
In a tribute to his wife, Hanlin chose Jake Bugg's song Lightning Bolt for his second performance of the night.
Meanwhile, Kiely and partner Vanessa Bauer received a perfect score of 40 and a standing ovation after they skated to the music from Romeo & Juliet's balcony scene.
He revealed it was a nod to Diversity, who perform to the music at the end of their live shows.
Fellow member of the dance troupe and judge Ashley Banjo appeared to become emotional after awarding them a 10, telling Kiely: "Seeing you become the man you've become, I'm so proud bro."
The couple topped the leaderboard with a score of 78.5, as their superhero-themed performance earlier in the night gained them 38.5 points.
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The Shakespearean tribute was not the only emotional performance of the semi-final, after Swash picked a song that was played at his father's funeral.
He and professional partner Alex Murphy received a score of 38 for the rendition to Simply Red's Stars.
Swash, who was 12 when his dad died, said: "It's hard, a hard thing. I miss my dad every day, (there's) so much I'd love to show him.
"So many things I've done and experienced that I could have shared with him."
Swash received a special message from frontman Mick Hucknall following the performance.
He netted the same score of 38 in his first performance to Rod Stewart's Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? - placing him in third place on Sunday, with a grand total of 76.
Clegg received her first 10s of the series when she and professional partner Mark Hanretty skated to George Ezra's Paradise.
Jayne Torvill and Dean both gave the couple a 10, while Banjo and Barrowman gave them a score of 9.5.
On her second skate of the night, Clegg received a 10 from Barrowman for a performance to Sleeping At Last's cover of I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles).
In an interview clip ahead of the performance, Clegg opened up about how she had struggled with her mental health.
She explained feeling "empty and numb and didn't have a purpose anymore", adding: "I never thought I would have mental health issues, it just shows it can happen to anybody."
Clegg was second on the leaderboard ahead of the skate-off, with a score of 77.5.
Dancing On Ice continues on ITV at 6pm on Sunday.