birminghammail--2020-01-29--The shocking injuries an ex-boyfriend inflicted that a domestic violence victim wants you to see

A domestic violence victim has released shocking images of the injuries she sustained during a horrific attack by her former partner .
Brave Robyn Bennett , 25 , said she believed she was going to be killed when she was set upon by thug Alexander Wyatt , 28 .
The brutal and sustained attack left Robyn severely battered and bruised across her face and body .
Wyatt was sentenced to 14 months in prison on Tuesday after he admitted assault causing actual bodily harm at Exeter Crown Court .
After the case Robyn released graphic images of her injuries as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speak out .
He added : `` If you keep silent , the next time you could be dead . ''
The primary school catering assistant said how she had been going out with Wyatt for about four months at the time of the attack , and was unaware he had previous convictions .
The couple had travelled to Torquay , Devon , with two other friends to watch a wrestling event at St Peter 's Community Centre on the day of the attack in January last year .
They left and went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but Robyn walked out because Wyatt began verbally belittling her , and carried on ringing her and calling her abusive names .
The group then set off by car back home to Exeter , Devon , and he was sitting in the passenger front seat when he leaned back and lashed out at Robyn , who was sat behind .
The other back seat passenger tried to protect her and when Robyn tried to duck down to avoid the blows , he grabbed her hair and banged her head into the arm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ driver of the car was unable to pull over during the attack as they were on the South Devon Expressway leading out of Torbay .
When the car finally stopped , Wyatt got out and continued his violent outburst .
Robyn said that Wyatt punched and kicked her in the face and chest after the car stopped and his two male friends were unable to pull him off .
The attack only ended when a family of strangers stopped their car and Wyatt was dragged away , and Robyn was taken to hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ body .
She had a cut lip and problems with a black spot in her vision in one eye which persisted for months .
Afterwards her own daughter was afraid to look at her , and the young family who saved her and drove her to hospital asked her to cover her head because her face was so beaten it was scaring their two children .
Following the incident , Robyn suffered headaches , flashbacks and nightmares and the attack had a drastic effect on her life .
The attack has such an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her own home and moved back with her parents .
She also had to change jobs because her work was close to the office from where Wyatt ran his recruitment business .
After the hearing the young mum thanked the couple with two young children who intervened and saved her .
She said : `` I knew he wanted to kill me , I could see it in his eyes .
`` His two friends together could n't stop him .
He had lost the plot .
They went to the Hare and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was closed .
`` I was lying in the middle of the road and he was kicking me in the head - I had a dent in my face afterwards - I saw a car and I put my arm up and the family stopped .
`` They dragged me into their car and took me straight to hospital .
`` The woman asked me to cover my face up because it was scaring her children .
`` He would have killed me if those people had n't arrived .
I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for stopping and helping me . ''
Afterwards Ms Bennett published pictures showing the extent of her injuries .
She added : `` The court case brought it all back and I do n't think anybody understands unless they have been through it .
`` I wanted people to see what he had done to me and in a way it has made me feel better .
`` I have had so many amazing messages from other women who said they wished they had spoken up instead of keeping quiet .
`` If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you could be dead . ''
`` It was so horrendous .
When I sat in the court I felt awful but I said to my mum 'Why do I feel bad .
I 've done nothing but be a normal person ' . ''

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A domestic violence victim has released shocking images of the injuries she sustained during a horrific attack by her former partner.
Brave Robyn Bennett, 25, said she believed she was going to be killed when she was set upon by thug Alexander Wyatt, 28.
The brutal and sustained attack left Robyn severely battered and bruised across her face and body.
Wyatt was sentenced to 14 months in prison on Tuesday after he admitted assault causing actual bodily harm at Exeter Crown Court.
After the case Robyn released graphic images of her injuries as she wanted to encourage other women to speak out.
He added: "If you keep silent, the next time you could be dead."
The primary school catering assistant said how she had been going out with Wyatt for about four months at the time of the attack, and was unaware he had previous convictions.
The couple had travelled to Torquay, Devon, with two other friends to watch a wrestling event at St Peter's Community Centre on the day of the attack in January last year.
(Image: Robyn Bennett / SWNS)
They left and went across the road to The Haywain pub, but Robyn walked out because Wyatt began verbally belittling her, and carried on ringing her and calling her abusive names.
The group then set off by car back home to Exeter, Devon, and he was sitting in the passenger front seat when he leaned back and lashed out at Robyn, who was sat behind.
The other back seat passenger tried to protect her and when Robyn tried to duck down to avoid the blows, he grabbed her hair and banged her head into the arm rest.
(Image: SWNS)
The court heard how the driver of the car was unable to pull over during the attack as they were on the South Devon Expressway leading out of Torbay.
When the car finally stopped, Wyatt got out and continued his violent outburst.
Robyn said that Wyatt punched and kicked her in the face and chest after the car stopped and his two male friends were unable to pull him off.
(Image: Robyn Bennett / SWNS)
The attack only ended when a family of strangers stopped their car and Wyatt was dragged away, and Robyn was taken to hospital with severe bruising to her face and body.
She had a cut lip and problems with a black spot in her vision in one eye which persisted for months.
Afterwards her own daughter was afraid to look at her, and the young family who saved her and drove her to hospital asked her to cover her head because her face was so beaten it was scaring their two children.
(Image: Robyn Bennett / SWNS)
Following the incident, Robyn suffered headaches, flashbacks and nightmares and the attack had a drastic effect on her life.
The attack has such an impact on her that she gave up her own home and moved back with her parents.
She also had to change jobs because her work was close to the office from where Wyatt ran his recruitment business.
After the hearing the young mum thanked the couple with two young children who intervened and saved her.
She said: "I knew he wanted to kill me, I could see it in his eyes.
"His two friends together couldn't stop him. He had lost the plot. They went to the Hare and Hounds pub to try get help but it was closed.
"I was lying in the middle of the road and he was kicking me in the head - I had a dent in my face afterwards - I saw a car and I put my arm up and the family stopped.
(Image: Robyn Bennett / SWNS)
"They dragged me into their car and took me straight to hospital.
"The woman asked me to cover my face up because it was scaring her children.
"He would have killed me if those people hadn't arrived. I have been in touch since to thank them for stopping and helping me."
Afterwards Ms Bennett published pictures showing the extent of her injuries.
She added: "The court case brought it all back and I don't think anybody understands unless they have been through it.
"I wanted people to see what he had done to me and in a way it has made me feel better.
"I have had so many amazing messages from other women who said they wished they had spoken up instead of keeping quiet.
"If you keep silent, the next time you could be dead."
"It was so horrendous. When I sat in the court I felt awful but I said to my mum 'Why do I feel bad. I've done nothing but be a normal person'."


birminghammail--2020-01-29--Man arrested in Birmingham over death of BBC radio and TV announcer

Police have arrested a man in Birmingham on suspicion of murder .
A 50-year-old male has been arrested by detectives investigating the death of a Bangor man last year .
68-year-old Michael Kerr was discovered inside his Bangor home on Tuesday , November 19 .
Police started a murder investigation after the body of the pensioner , who was known as Mike , was found .
He was discovered at a property in Birch Drive in Bangor last year .
Police have confirmed today they have arrested a man , aged 50 , in Birmingham on suspicion of murder .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a result of the incident .
In a statement after the discovery of the body , police described Mr Kerr as sustaining injuries from a `` vicious and sustained attack '' .
The 68-year-old was a radio and television announcer on BBC NI in the 1970s and 1980s .
Neighbours discovered his body at the bottom of the stairs in his house .
A PSNI spokesperson said : `` Detectives from the Major Investigation Team investigating the murder of 68-year-old Michael Kerr , who was discovered inside his Bangor home last year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have arrested a man in Birmingham on suspicion of murder .
`` The man , aged 50 , has been taken to Musgrave Custody where he is currently being questioned . ''

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Police have arrested a man in Birmingham on suspicion of murder.
A 50-year-old male has been arrested by detectives investigating the death of a Bangor man last year.
68-year-old Michael Kerr was discovered inside his Bangor home on Tuesday, November 19.
Police started a murder investigation after the body of the pensioner, who was known as Mike, was found.
He was discovered at a property in Birch Drive in Bangor last year.
Police have confirmed today they have arrested a man, aged 50, in Birmingham on suspicion of murder.
The 68-year-old suffered skull and facial fractures as a result of the incident.
In a statement after the discovery of the body, police described Mr Kerr as sustaining injuries from a "vicious and sustained attack".
The 68-year-old was a radio and television announcer on BBC NI in the 1970s and 1980s.
Neighbours discovered his body at the bottom of the stairs in his house.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "Detectives from the Major Investigation Team investigating the murder of 68-year-old Michael Kerr, who was discovered inside his Bangor home last year, on Tuesday, 19 November, have arrested a man in Birmingham on suspicion of murder.
"The man, aged 50, has been taken to Musgrave Custody where he is currently being questioned."


birminghammail--2020-01-29--Dean Smith reveals what he's told Aston Villa owner Wes Edens

Wes Edens was at Villa Park last night to watch Aston Villa reach Wembley for the second time under his ownership .
Billionaire businessmen Edens and Nassef Sawiris were present at Wembley in May to watch the club they saved from slipping into the abyss win promotion to the Premier League .
They ’ ve since funded a £130million summer spending spree to give the club a chance of surviving amongst the game ’ s elite .
And , thanks to a dramatic two-legged victory over Leicester City , Villa will contest the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s last-gasp goal was celebrated as wildly in the directors box as it was on the pitch with Edens and chief executive Christian Purslow clearly ecstatic .
And head coach Dean Smith- a boyhood Villan himself of course - has revealed the part he played in Edens ’ attendance at Villa Park .
“ I saw him before the game and not yet seen him after , ” Smith said after the game .
“ He 'd been told by Christian and myself that these nights can be very special at Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
I 'm sure I 'll hear from Nassef as well . ''
Edens and Sawiris will continue to dig deep in the final days of the January transfer window with the club determined to sign another striker .
Villa ’ s owners have already signed off deals for Danny Drinkwater , Pepe Reina and Tanzanian striker Mbwana Samatta this month .

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Wes Edens was at Villa Park last night to watch Aston Villa reach Wembley for the second time under his ownership.
Billionaire businessmen Edens and Nassef Sawiris were present at Wembley in May to watch the club they saved from slipping into the abyss win promotion to the Premier League.
They’ve since funded a £130million summer spending spree to give the club a chance of surviving amongst the game’s elite.
And, thanks to a dramatic two-legged victory over Leicester City, Villa will contest the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City or Manchester United on March 1.
Trezeguet’s last-gasp goal was celebrated as wildly in the directors box as it was on the pitch with Edens and chief executive Christian Purslow clearly ecstatic.
And head coach Dean Smith- a boyhood Villan himself of course - has revealed the part he played in Edens’ attendance at Villa Park.
“I saw him before the game and not yet seen him after,” Smith said after the game. “He'd been told by Christian and myself that these nights can be very special at Villa Park and didn't want to miss it. I'm sure I'll hear from Nassef as well."
Edens and Sawiris will continue to dig deep in the final days of the January transfer window with the club determined to sign another striker.
Villa’s owners have already signed off deals for Danny Drinkwater, Pepe Reina and Tanzanian striker Mbwana Samatta this month.


birminghammail--2020-01-29--Chris Hughes statement after fight with photographer at NTAs as Jesy Nelson wins award

The boyfriend of Jesy Nelson has issued a statement on social media after images emerged of him in an altercation with a photographer .
Chris Hughes , from Love Island , was seen clashing with a member of the paparazzi as the National Television Awards was held in London .
Hughes attended the glittering awards bash at the O2 Arena as the ceremony was held on Tuesday evening , with live coverage on ITV1 .
He saw his girlfriend Jesy , from Little Mix , pick up a gong for her documentary Odd One Out , which aired on BBC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chris said : `` I want to address last night 's altercation .
I was having an amazing night celebrating the award my girlfriend deservedly won .
`` After coming out of our hotel a particular paparazzi decided to repeatedly call me a name I would n't call my worst enemy , and physically try and start an altercation .
`` As everyone can see I retaliated back badly to this which I totally regret .
I 'm human .
`` No different to anyone else , however I want to make everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I hope people I care about including my followers , family and friends can understand and forgive me .
`` This night was about Jesy 's win and I am sorry if I distracted anyone from this .
`` Ultimately I 'm the proudest boyfriend ever and want to congratulate my amazing girlfriend for a deserving win .
`` I am so proud of you . ''
A Met Police spokesman said : `` We can confirm that at 03:52hrs on Wednesday , 29 January , police received a report of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between two men at Waterview Drive , Greenwich .
`` The incident is reported to have taken place at a time between 23:00hrs on Tuesday , 28 January and 01:00hrs on Wednesday , 29 January .
`` The reported criminal damage relates to photographic equipment .
There were no reported injuries .
`` There have been no arrests .
Enquiries continue . ''

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The boyfriend of Jesy Nelson has issued a statement on social media after images emerged of him in an altercation with a photographer.
Chris Hughes, from Love Island, was seen clashing with a member of the paparazzi as the National Television Awards was held in London.
Hughes attended the glittering awards bash at the O2 Arena as the ceremony was held on Tuesday evening, with live coverage on ITV1.
He saw his girlfriend Jesy, from Little Mix, pick up a gong for her documentary Odd One Out, which aired on BBC iPlayer to rave reviews last year.
Chris said: "I want to address last night's altercation. I was having an amazing night celebrating the award my girlfriend deservedly won.
"After coming out of our hotel a particular paparazzi decided to repeatedly call me a name I wouldn't call my worst enemy, and physically try and start an altercation.
"As everyone can see I retaliated back badly to this which I totally regret. I'm human.
"No different to anyone else, however I want to make everyone aware this was only in self defence.
"I hope people I care about including my followers, family and friends can understand and forgive me.
"This night was about Jesy's win and I am sorry if I distracted anyone from this.
"Ultimately I'm the proudest boyfriend ever and want to congratulate my amazing girlfriend for a deserving win.
"I am so proud of you."
A Met Police spokesman said: "We can confirm that at 03:52hrs on Wednesday, 29 January, police received a report of assault and criminal damage following an altercation between two men at Waterview Drive, Greenwich.
"The incident is reported to have taken place at a time between 23:00hrs on Tuesday, 28 January and 01:00hrs on Wednesday, 29 January.
"The reported criminal damage relates to photographic equipment. There were no reported injuries.
"There have been no arrests. Enquiries continue."


birminghammail--2020-01-29--West Brom face key period in the transfer window as alarm bells ring

Albion dropped off the top of the Championship on Tuesday with a 2-1 defeat at Cardiff that made it seven games without victory .
In what was a disjointed performance packed with individual errors and desperately lacking quality , Callum Paterson and Lee Tomlin ’ s goals sandwiched a Charlie Austin penalty .
Albion got off to the worst possible start in the second half - after a forgettable first - when a throw in , courtesy of Dara O ’ Shea ’ s misplaced pass , wasn ’ t dealt with and Paterson fired home .
Bilic responded by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after Filip Krovinovic ’ s excellent skill won a penalty , the latter fired home the equaliser .
The Baggies failed to capitalise on the pressure that followed , though , with Krovinovic missing a couple of decent chances , and when you fail to do so you welcome the opponents to try their luck .
Sub Tomlin did so , swinging in a perfectly flighted free kick after being tripped by Matt Phillips .
Here are the talking points .
Much has been made of the lack of bottle being shown by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after both blew a substantial lead over the rest of the division .
That slump threatened to continue at Elland Road too , on Tuesday night ; certainly judging by the score-line , and with Millwall flying , it appeared as though the Whites had a mountain to climb .
They did so , though .
They flew out of the traps and within 20 minutes of the second period beginning , they were astonishingly ahead .
Albion , though , couldn ’ t muster a similar response .
Yes , they equalised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back Charlie Austin from there at any time - but never really looked like going on to win it .
Confidence in the final third , without their two maestros , seems to be on the floor , judging by the gilt-edged chances Krovinovic and Kenneth Zohore missed .
Leeds have suggested they have the stomach to stave off the rampant chasers - do Albion ?
The goals that Albion conceded made for really painful viewing .
The really frustrating thing is that they ’ re not making opponents work for goals ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with intricate football from superior teams , more dishing them up on a silver platter .
Bilic was fuming at the softness with which Charlton helped themselves to a point , before Albion ’ s entire back-line conspired to allow Tyrese Campbell to help himself for Stoke .
The lack of communication , concentration and organisation as the long throw-in came in from O ’ Shea direct kick out of play was desperately evident ; Kyle Bartley didn ’ t deal with it , and then no green and yellow shirt reacted quickly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first effort out .
The second one was another example of absence in communication , Johnstone , Romaine Sawyers and Phillips all culpable .
For months , we ’ ve rightly praised Messrs Sawyers , Livermore , Bartley and Robson-Kanu - the spine of the side who have stepped up to the plate and played some great football to boot .
Many of them , though , seem to have hit patchy individual form all at once .
Bartley was hooked here - that ’ s two long balls into the box he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as many away league games - while Sawyers was regrettably something of a passenger .
It ’ s particularly unlike the latter , whose passing stats in the early stages of the season have been phenomenal , but at the moment he appears to be struggling to maintain those levels and the sooner he ’ s firing again the better .
Albion will insist they ’ re not a two-man team , despite the heavy influence of Grady Diangana and Matheus Pereira - both of whom were absent here and will be again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prove it and show there is more in the dressing room than just playmakers .
Bilic either had a bad head cold or his hoarse voice in the press conference was because he ’ d torn strips off the players - either way he was particularly downbeat , more so than ever before .
It ’ s not just the dressing room , but the boss himself seems like he needs reinforcements to arrive to lift the mood and inject fresh competition and impetus into this currently wavering side .
Bilic says new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another purple patch , and the existing personnel must be the ones to shoulder that responsibility .
That ’ s true , but you can ’ t help but feel that new , smiling faces might act as a catalyst for such a process .
Callum Robinson is through the door - Albion announced that expected capture on Wednesday and are actively seeking another addition .
It ’ s expected to be a busy couple of days .

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Albion dropped off the top of the Championship on Tuesday with a 2-1 defeat at Cardiff that made it seven games without victory.
In what was a disjointed performance packed with individual errors and desperately lacking quality, Callum Paterson and Lee Tomlin’s goals sandwiched a Charlie Austin penalty.
Albion got off to the worst possible start in the second half - after a forgettable first - when a throw in, courtesy of Dara O’Shea’s misplaced pass, wasn’t dealt with and Paterson fired home.
Bilic responded by introducing Kenneth Zohore and Austin, and after Filip Krovinovic’s excellent skill won a penalty, the latter fired home the equaliser.
The Baggies failed to capitalise on the pressure that followed, though, with Krovinovic missing a couple of decent chances, and when you fail to do so you welcome the opponents to try their luck.
Sub Tomlin did so, swinging in a perfectly flighted free kick after being tripped by Matt Phillips.
Here are the talking points.
Stomach for the fight
Much has been made of the lack of bottle being shown by Albion and Leeds in recent weeks, after both blew a substantial lead over the rest of the division.
That slump threatened to continue at Elland Road too, on Tuesday night; certainly judging by the score-line, and with Millwall flying, it appeared as though the Whites had a mountain to climb.
They did so, though. They flew out of the traps and within 20 minutes of the second period beginning, they were astonishingly ahead.
Albion, though, couldn’t muster a similar response. Yes, they equalised from the spot - you’d back Charlie Austin from there at any time - but never really looked like going on to win it.
Confidence in the final third, without their two maestros, seems to be on the floor, judging by the gilt-edged chances Krovinovic and Kenneth Zohore missed.
Leeds have suggested they have the stomach to stave off the rampant chasers - do Albion?
Lessons not learned
The goals that Albion conceded made for really painful viewing.
The really frustrating thing is that they’re not making opponents work for goals; they’re not being sliced open with intricate football from superior teams, more dishing them up on a silver platter.
Bilic was fuming at the softness with which Charlton helped themselves to a point, before Albion’s entire back-line conspired to allow Tyrese Campbell to help himself for Stoke.
The lack of communication, concentration and organisation as the long throw-in came in from O’Shea direct kick out of play was desperately evident; Kyle Bartley didn’t deal with it, and then no green and yellow shirt reacted quickly enough once Sam Johnstone had kept the first effort out.
The second one was another example of absence in communication, Johnstone, Romaine Sawyers and Phillips all culpable.
This. Must. Stop.
Hit the buffers
For months, we’ve rightly praised Messrs Sawyers, Livermore, Bartley and Robson-Kanu - the spine of the side who have stepped up to the plate and played some great football to boot.
Many of them, though, seem to have hit patchy individual form all at once. Bartley was hooked here - that’s two long balls into the box he’s failed to deal with in as many away league games - while Sawyers was regrettably something of a passenger.
It’s particularly unlike the latter, whose passing stats in the early stages of the season have been phenomenal, but at the moment he appears to be struggling to maintain those levels and the sooner he’s firing again the better.
Albion will insist they’re not a two-man team, despite the heavy influence of Grady Diangana and Matheus Pereira - both of whom were absent here and will be again on Saturday - but now they must prove it and show there is more in the dressing room than just playmakers.
Lift the mood
Bilic either had a bad head cold or his hoarse voice in the press conference was because he’d torn strips off the players - either way he was particularly downbeat, more so than ever before.
It’s not just the dressing room, but the boss himself seems like he needs reinforcements to arrive to lift the mood and inject fresh competition and impetus into this currently wavering side.
Bilic says new signings won’t automatically start up another purple patch, and the existing personnel must be the ones to shoulder that responsibility.
That’s true, but you can’t help but feel that new, smiling faces might act as a catalyst for such a process.
Callum Robinson is through the door - Albion announced that expected capture on Wednesday and are actively seeking another addition.
It’s expected to be a busy couple of days.


birminghammail--2020-01-29--Aston Villa transfers live: Fresh Sturridge claims, Man Utd's new Grealish plan, Slimani latest

Welcome to Wednesday 's LIVE Aston Villa coverage , brought to you by BirminghamLive .
Villa booked their place in @ @ @ @ @ night with a dramatic 2-1 home win over Leicester City .
And there is still @ @ @ @ @ their squad with new signings .
Louie Barry became Villa 's fourth summer signing last @ @ @ @ @ Bromwich Albion man joining from Barcelona , and the boyhood Villan has already been impressing @ @ @ @ @ .
He follows Mbwana Samatta , Pepe Reina and Danny Drinkwater as Dean Smith tries @ @ @ @ @ the battle against the drop .
Villa are still looking for another striker - but @ @ @ @ @ as we edge closer to the deadline .
Follow all the action below ...

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Alex Dicken, Shane Ireland)

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


birminghammail--2020-01-29--Boots reveals when 70% off sale will start - and there's not long to wait

As January comes finally comes to an end Boots has revealed when it 's launching its 70 % off sale .
According to MSE , the retailer will boost its current 50 % off sale up to 70 % in stores only on Friday January 31 .
The sale will be on on selected skincare , make-up , electrical and fragrances rather than everyday items such as deodorant and sun cream .
We generally see leftover Christmas stock in the sale , mainly beauty gift sets , but there could be some gems hidden away if you look for them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couple of examples of the kinds of prices we could be seeing in the sale - as long as there 's stock of course .
• No7 Best Face Forward collection for £24 ( currently £36 in 'up to 50 % off sale ' ) .
Normally £80 • Soap & Glory Sweet Tin-Tations set for £18 ( currently £27 in 'up to 50 % off sale ' ) .
Normally £60 • Ted Baker Ultimate Harmony set for £13.50 ( currently £20.25 in 'up to 50 % off sale ' ) .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be quick if you 've got your eye on something as the sale is only while stocks last and nothing is guaranteed .
And do n't forget , the sale is in store only - find your nearest Boots store here .
The highstreet giant has also unveiled big changes that on the way for two of its most popular loyalty schemes .
The nationwide pharmacy chain has unveiled plans to cut the value of its Parenting Club and Over 60s schemes by 20 % .
Shoppers who 're signed up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ points ( worth 1p each ) for every £1 spent on certain Boots products .
However , under new plans from March 16 , shoppers will only earn eight points for every £1 spent .
Customers with normal advantage cards are currently given four points for every £1 spent on particular products , though this is set to remain the same and will not be affected by the 20 per cent cut .

As January comes finally comes to an end Boots has revealed when it's launching its 70% off sale.
According to MSE, the retailer will boost its current 50% off sale up to 70% in stores only on Friday January 31 .
The sale will be on on selected skincare, make-up, electrical and fragrances rather than everyday items such as deodorant and sun cream.
We generally see leftover Christmas stock in the sale, mainly beauty gift sets, but there could be some gems hidden away if you look for them.
(Image: Andrew Teebay/Liverpool Echo)
Money Saving Expert has listed a couple of examples of the kinds of prices we could be seeing in the sale - as long as there's stock of course.
As always you'll have to be quick if you've got your eye on something as the sale is only while stocks last and nothing is guaranteed.
And don't forget, the sale is in store only - find your nearest Boots store here.
The highstreet giant has also unveiled big changes that on the way for two of its most popular loyalty schemes.
The nationwide pharmacy chain has unveiled plans to cut the value of its Parenting Club and Over 60s schemes by 20%.
Shoppers who're signed up to the points-saving schemes are currently awarded 10 points (worth 1p each) for every £1 spent on certain Boots products.
However, under new plans from March 16, shoppers will only earn eight points for every £1 spent.
Customers with normal advantage cards are currently given four points for every £1 spent on particular products, though this is set to remain the same and will not be affected by the 20 per cent cut.


birminghammail--2020-01-29--'Bullet dodged' - Birmingham City fans react to chairman transfer update

Birmingham City have been unable to reach an agreement with Peterborough United for Marcus Maddison .
They have been interested in bringing Maddison to St Andrew ’ s for the last few weeks , with former Blues boss - and current Posh director of football Barry Fry even hoping the 26-year-old would make the switch .
However , Peterborough chairman Darragh MacAnthony confirmed on social media that while Maddison is still expected to leave - Birmingham City won ’ t be his destination , referring to talks between Fry and Blues ’ de facto chief executive Xuandong Ren .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but alas couldn ’ t get an agreement .
Down to 2 clubs now for him .
Not Birmingham I ’ m afraid.
” Blues fans are split on the issue .
@ HughesJack123 : Absolute joke !
Missed out big time !
He would of been a great addition to the team !
Darrell Arnold : Hasn ’ t been any quality prematurely balding midfielders since Sir Bob Charlton and perhaps Johnny Metgod .
Bullet dodged .
Daren Lashbrook : All we are missing this season is che Adam ’ s if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right up there we have created so many chances Stephen Harley : Players want silly money in the January window , we had a lucky escape last season with the points deducted , daft to go down that road again Daren Lashbrook : Why would you bid 2.5 million when hes out of contract in the summer we you can get him for nothing and pay good wages Chris Rice : Never say never ... .

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Birmingham City have been unable to reach an agreement with Peterborough United for Marcus Maddison.
They have been interested in bringing Maddison to St Andrew’s for the last few weeks, with former Blues boss - and current Posh director of football Barry Fry even hoping the 26-year-old would make the switch.
However, Peterborough chairman Darragh MacAnthony confirmed on social media that while Maddison is still expected to leave - Birmingham City won’t be his destination, referring to talks between Fry and Blues’ de facto chief executive Xuandong Ren.
He Tweeted: “Bazza tried with Dong but alas couldn’t get an agreement. Down to 2 clubs now for him. Not Birmingham I’m afraid.”
Blues fans are split on the issue.
@IanHethers76: Big mistake, quality playmaker.
@HughesJack123: Absolute joke! Missed out big time! He would of been a great addition to the team!
@Mikeymac29: Imagine my surprise.
@JayBCFC_: Shock horror
Darrell Arnold: Hasn’t been any quality prematurely balding midfielders since Sir Bob Charlton and perhaps Johnny Metgod. Bullet dodged.
Daren Lashbrook: All we are missing this season is che Adam’s if he was still here we would be right up there we have created so many chances
Ben Banyard: Lucky escape
Stephen Harley: Players want silly money in the January window, we had a lucky escape last season with the points deducted, daft to go down that road again
Daren Lashbrook: Why would you bid 2.5 million when hes out of contract in the summer we you can get him for nothing and pay good wages
Chris Rice: Never say never....


birminghammail--2020-01-29--A50 speeding driver caught racing at 93mph - with Usain Bolt sticker in back window

Police have shamed a speeding driver who was caught travelling at 93mph along an A-road - with a Usain Bolt sticker in the back window .
The reckless motorist was pulled over by traffic cops after he was clocked travelling at 23mph above the 70mph limit on the A50 in Uttoxeter , Staffs , on Monday .
Despite proudly displaying a sticker paying homage to the world 's fastest man , the VW Golf driver was found to have no licence or insurance .
It was the second vehicle police seized on the same stretch of road that day after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Staffordshire Police Roads Policing Unit tweeted pictures of both cars and wrote : “ Working alongside @ StaffsSafeRoads on the A50 , Uttoxeter .
“ This Golf was stopped - travelling at 88mph in 70mph limit .
Car stopped and driver provided false details .
“ Soon ascertained he had no licence & no insurance .
Car seized & driver reported .
“ Not to be outdone by your colleague , the next VWGolf was stop checked at 93 mph on the same road and was also seized for no driving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Usain Bolt sticker.
” After the force shared details of both incidents , web users took to social media to criticise the reckless drivers .
Janine Brindley wrote : “ This is not good , no insurance at that speed !
You people who think it ’ s not fast or it ’ s funny let ’ s see you laughing if they damage your car and you have to pay for it !
” Jane Stewart agreed and wrote : “ Janine Brindley exactly .
Or even worse kill a loved one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it then .
“ Faster you drive the more damage you 'll do to yourself and others in an accident .
“ People just think it 's all a joke ... till something happens to them.
” Tony Jackson wrote : “ What is it with these people ?
No insurance and no tax ?
Deserve everything they get .
”

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Police have shamed a speeding driver who was caught travelling at 93mph along an A-road - with a Usain Bolt sticker in the back window.
The reckless motorist was pulled over by traffic cops after he was clocked travelling at 23mph above the 70mph limit on the A50 in Uttoxeter, Staffs, on Monday.
Despite proudly displaying a sticker paying homage to the world's fastest man, the VW Golf driver was found to have no licence or insurance.
It was the second vehicle police seized on the same stretch of road that day after they clocked another silver Golf at 88mph.
The Staffordshire Police Roads Policing Unit tweeted pictures of both cars and wrote: “Working alongside @StaffsSafeRoads on the A50, Uttoxeter.
“This Golf was stopped - travelling at 88mph in 70mph limit. Car stopped and driver provided false details.
“Soon ascertained he had no licence & no insurance. Car seized & driver reported.
“Not to be outdone by your colleague, the next VWGolf was stop checked at 93 mph on the same road and was also seized for no driving licence or insurance, along with a Usain Bolt sticker.”
(Image: Staffordshire Police RPU / SWNS)
After the force shared details of both incidents, web users took to social media to criticise the reckless drivers.
Janine Brindley wrote: “This is not good, no insurance at that speed! You people who think it’s not fast or it’s funny let’s see you laughing if they damage your car and you have to pay for it!”
Jane Stewart agreed and wrote: “Janine Brindley exactly. Or even worse kill a loved one, they wouldn't be laughing about it then.
“Faster you drive the more damage you'll do to yourself and others in an accident.
“People just think it's all a joke...till something happens to them.”
Tony Jackson wrote: “What is it with these people? No insurance and no tax? Deserve everything they get.”


birminghammail--2020-01-29--Love Island's Leanne dumped in shock recoupling as Mike couples up with Sophie

Leanne Amaning has become the fourth Islander to be dumped from the villa .
She was eliminated from the ITV2 show after being left without a partner following a tense recoupling .
Mike Boateng was the last boy to pick a partner and he was forced to choose between Leanne and Sophie - opting to couple up with Sophie .
The dumping came just a day after the 22-year-old split up with the former police officer in dramatic scenes where she told him : `` I do n't like you '' .
She 'd told Sophie and Jess earlier in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ m going to have to just lock it off with Mike .
I think I just have to end it .
`` I feel like I ’ ve given it time… It ’ s been two weeks , surely I should like him more than this ? ''
“ Maybe I shouldn ’ t have left it this long but genuinely I was trying , I wanted to like him , I wanted to catch feelings , but it ’ s just not coming , '' she added .
`` Now I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he does actually annoys me.
” Fresh out of a couple , Mike quickly got to work getting to know the other girls , telling Callum and Nas : `` I am going to crack on .
My feelings for Leanne were real .
`` When I feel like the time is right , potentially there could be people in here already that I might be looking at… I feel like me and Jess got on a lot .
And I kind of blocked that off .
`` Also , I never really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve not been able to speak to her at all .
`` And then there ’ s one more person… Sophie .
“ It ’ s a sticky one .
We all love Connor .
But in terms of attraction , I can ’ t lie , she ’ s a beautiful girl.
” Mike added in the Beach Hut : “ I would like to get to know more about Sophie if the opportunity comes to kind of explore that a bit more then I ’ ll definitely be open to taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leanne said : `` Me and Mike , we didn ’ t work .
I feel he ’ s justified in what he did by picking Sophie .
`` That ’ s a big thing to do – it ’ s a bold move to make .
“ But I feel like he ’ s disregarded the two weeks we spent together and I feel like sending me home was a bit of a kick in the teeth , but it might also be my karma for dumping him… '' Beforehand , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I would have thought he would have had that loyalty with me more .
`` But he can crack on and I ’ m happy for him , I want him to be happy .
”

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Leanne Amaning has become the fourth Islander to be dumped from the villa.
She was eliminated from the ITV2 show after being left without a partner following a tense recoupling.
Mike Boateng was the last boy to pick a partner and he was forced to choose between Leanne and Sophie - opting to couple up with Sophie.
The dumping came just a day after the 22-year-old split up with the former police officer in dramatic scenes where she told him: "I don't like you".
(Image: Joel Anderson/ITV/PA Wire)
She'd told Sophie and Jess earlier in the evening: “I think I’m going to have to just lock it off with Mike. I think I just have to end it.
"I feel like I’ve given it time… It’s been two weeks, surely I should like him more than this?"
“Maybe I shouldn’t have left it this long but genuinely I was trying, I wanted to like him, I wanted to catch feelings, but it’s just not coming," she added.
"Now I’ve got the ick, everything he does actually annoys me.”
Fresh out of a couple, Mike quickly got to work getting to know the other girls, telling Callum and Nas: "I am going to crack on. My feelings for Leanne were real.
"When I feel like the time is right, potentially there could be people in here already that I might be looking at… I feel like me and Jess got on a lot. And I kind of blocked that off.
"Also, I never really gave Rebecca a chance. I’ve not been able to speak to her at all.
"And then there’s one more person… Sophie.
“It’s a sticky one. We all love Connor. But in terms of attraction, I can’t lie, she’s a beautiful girl.”
Mike added in the Beach Hut: “I would like to get to know more about Sophie if the opportunity comes to kind of explore that a bit more then I’ll definitely be open to taking it.”
Speaking about her exit, Leanne said: "Me and Mike, we didn’t work. I feel he’s justified in what he did by picking Sophie.
"That’s a big thing to do – it’s a bold move to make.
“But I feel like he’s disregarded the two weeks we spent together and I feel like sending me home was a bit of a kick in the teeth, but it might also be my karma for dumping him…
"Beforehand, we had a good connection as friends, I would have thought he would have had that loyalty with me more.
"But he can crack on and I’m happy for him, I want him to be happy.”
Love Island continues on ITV2 at 9pm.


birminghammail--2020-01-29--Love Island's Leanne Amaning slams Mike Boateng over shock dumping

Love Island lost another Islander tonight as Leanne Amaning was dumped from the villa by Mike .
The former police officer had to choose between the 22-year-old and Sophie Piper , and picked Sophie .
Speaking after her exit , Leanne described being sent home as a `` kick in the teeth '' and said she was `` 100 % expecting '' him to pick couple up with Sophie .
She said : `` That ’ s a big thing to do – it ’ s a bold move to make .
“ But I feel like he ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I feel like sending me home was a bit of a kick in the teeth , but it might also be my karma for dumping him… '' Beforehand , we had a good connection as friends , I would have thought he would have had that loyalty with me more .
`` But he can crack on and I ’ m happy for him , I want him to be happy.
” The dumping came just a day after the 22-year-old split up with the former police officer in dramatic scenes where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't like you '' .
She 'd told Sophie and Jess earlier in the evening : “ I think I ’ m going to have to just lock it off with Mike .
I think I just have to end it .
`` I feel like I ’ ve given it time… It ’ s been two weeks , surely I should like him more than this ? ''
“ Maybe I shouldn ’ t have left it this long but genuinely I was trying , I wanted to like him , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s just not coming , '' she added .
`` Now I ’ ve got the ick , everything he does actually annoys me.
” Fresh out of a couple , Mike quickly got to work getting to know the other girls , telling Callum and Nas : `` I am going to crack on .
My feelings for Leanne were real .
`` When I feel like the time is right , potentially there could be people in here already that I might be looking at… I feel like me and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I kind of blocked that off .
`` Also , I never really gave Rebecca a chance .
I ’ ve not been able to speak to her at all .
`` And then there ’ s one more person… Sophie .
“ It ’ s a sticky one .
We all love Connor .
But in terms of attraction , I can ’ t lie , she ’ s a beautiful girl.
” Mike added in the Beach Hut : “ I would like to get to know more about Sophie if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that a bit more then I ’ ll definitely be open to taking it .
”

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Love Island lost another Islander tonight as Leanne Amaning was dumped from the villa by Mike.
The former police officer had to choose between the 22-year-old and Sophie Piper, and picked Sophie.
Speaking after her exit, Leanne described being sent home as a "kick in the teeth" and said she was "100% expecting" him to pick couple up with Sophie.
She said: "That’s a big thing to do – it’s a bold move to make.
(Image: ITV)
“But I feel like he’s disregarded the two weeks we spent together and I feel like sending me home was a bit of a kick in the teeth, but it might also be my karma for dumping him…
"Beforehand, we had a good connection as friends, I would have thought he would have had that loyalty with me more.
"But he can crack on and I’m happy for him, I want him to be happy.”
The dumping came just a day after the 22-year-old split up with the former police officer in dramatic scenes where she told him: "I don't like you".
She'd told Sophie and Jess earlier in the evening: “I think I’m going to have to just lock it off with Mike. I think I just have to end it.
"I feel like I’ve given it time… It’s been two weeks, surely I should like him more than this?"
“Maybe I shouldn’t have left it this long but genuinely I was trying, I wanted to like him, I wanted to catch feelings, but it’s just not coming," she added.
"Now I’ve got the ick, everything he does actually annoys me.”
Fresh out of a couple, Mike quickly got to work getting to know the other girls, telling Callum and Nas: "I am going to crack on. My feelings for Leanne were real.
"When I feel like the time is right, potentially there could be people in here already that I might be looking at… I feel like me and Jess got on a lot. And I kind of blocked that off.
"Also, I never really gave Rebecca a chance. I’ve not been able to speak to her at all.
"And then there’s one more person… Sophie.
“It’s a sticky one. We all love Connor. But in terms of attraction, I can’t lie, she’s a beautiful girl.”
Mike added in the Beach Hut: “I would like to get to know more about Sophie if the opportunity comes to kind of explore that a bit more then I’ll definitely be open to taking it.”
Love Island airs nightly on ITV2 at 9pm.


birminghammail--2020-01-29--Where West Brom are with Mislav Orsic as they consider defender transfer

BirminghamLive has been told that the chances of Mislav Orsic leaving Dinamo Zagreb for West Brom this month are next to zero .
For a significant portion of the January transfer window , Orsic has been the name on many supporters ’ lips as Albion seek to add to their squad before Friday night .
The Croatian international , who has 19 goals this term for Dinamo and has been firing in the Champions League , was identified as a potential target and Slaven Bilic , the Baggies boss , even spoke openly about how he liked him and had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hawthorns this month .
This is your round up of all things West Brom ; the one-stop shop that will keep you updated on the latest goings on at the club and beyond .
Transfers , injuries , match-days and managers , we ’ ve got you covered .
We ’ ll be bringing the very latest on the Baggies throughout the week and around the clock .
Make sure you keep yourself updated with our handy daily catch up ... • Albion complete first signing of the window - READ • What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For all your latest WBA news , opinion , analysis and transfer gossip , click here You can follow our West Brom reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com With the window moving into the final few days , Albion have been active - but it ’ s understood that Orsic isn ’ t currently being considered by the club and the player ’ s camp have declared that they fully expect him to remain in the Croatian capital until at the very least the summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their other prized assets in Dani Olmo to RB Leipzig earlier this month , have received two offers for Orsic this month but both were turned away .
The Croatian top flight leaders wouldn ’ t have restrained Orsic had a fitting bid been received , but none have come and both the club and the player are preparing for the remainder of the season as is .
Bilic , meanwhile , is expecting to complete his double January swoop with the capture of winger Kamil Grosicki before the deadline .
Hull City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the Polish international is holding talks with Albion .
He ’ d be the second forward thinking player to arrive at the club after Callum Robinson on loan from Sheffield United .
If and when Nathan Ferguson ’ s move to Crystal Palace is completed , it ’ s understood Albion will be considering a move for a defender by way of a replacement before the deadline at 11pm on Friday .

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BirminghamLive has been told that the chances of Mislav Orsic leaving Dinamo Zagreb for West Brom this month are next to zero.
For a significant portion of the January transfer window, Orsic has been the name on many supporters’ lips as Albion seek to add to their squad before Friday night.
The Croatian international, who has 19 goals this term for Dinamo and has been firing in the Champions League, was identified as a potential target and Slaven Bilic, the Baggies boss, even spoke openly about how he liked him and had an interest in bringing him to The Hawthorns this month.
With the window moving into the final few days, Albion have been active - but it’s understood that Orsic isn’t currently being considered by the club and the player’s camp have declared that they fully expect him to remain in the Croatian capital until at the very least the summer.
Dinamo, who sold one of their other prized assets in Dani Olmo to RB Leipzig earlier this month, have received two offers for Orsic this month but both were turned away.
The Croatian top flight leaders wouldn’t have restrained Orsic had a fitting bid been received, but none have come and both the club and the player are preparing for the remainder of the season as is.
Bilic, meanwhile, is expecting to complete his double January swoop with the capture of winger Kamil Grosicki before the deadline.
Hull City have accepted an offer for Grosicki, and the Polish international is holding talks with Albion. He’d be the second forward thinking player to arrive at the club after Callum Robinson on loan from Sheffield United.
If and when Nathan Ferguson’s move to Crystal Palace is completed, it’s understood Albion will be considering a move for a defender by way of a replacement before the deadline at 11pm on Friday.


birminghammail--2020-01-29--Billie Eilish set for Oscars performance - and she could debut James Bond theme

Billie Eilish has been announced as a performer for this year 's Oscars - and fans are convinced she will be debuting her James Bond theme .
A tweet on the Academy Awards account said the 18-year-old would be taking to the stage at next month 's ceremony for `` a special performance '' .
Eilish has recorded the theme song for the forthcoming James Bond film , No Time To Die - becoming the youngest artist in history to write and record a soundtrack for a 007 film .
And now fans believe the US star is likely to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Billie Eilish is set to perform her James Bond theme live at the Oscars ! ''
said one excited fan on Twitter .
`` Better be Bond ! ''
said another .
`` She 's probably gon na perform the Bond song ...
I 'm gon na lose my mind ! ''
said another .
The news comes just days after Eilish swept all four major categories at the Grammy Awards .
The Bad Guy singer came out on top in the so-called Big Four - album , song , record and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year 's Oscars ceremony is on February 10 .

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Billie Eilish has been announced as a performer for this year's Oscars - and fans are convinced she will be debuting her James Bond theme.
A tweet on the Academy Awards account said the 18-year-old would be taking to the stage at next month's ceremony for "a special performance".
Eilish has recorded the theme song for the forthcoming James Bond film, No Time To Die - becoming the youngest artist in history to write and record a soundtrack for a 007 film.
And now fans believe the US star is likely to be unveiling it at the Oscars.
"Billie Eilish is set to perform her James Bond theme live at the Oscars!" said one excited fan on Twitter.
(Image: Ian Cooper / Teesside Live)
"Better be Bond!" said another.
"She's probably gonna perform the Bond song... I'm gonna lose my mind!" said another.
The news comes just days after Eilish swept all four major categories at the Grammy Awards.
The Bad Guy singer came out on top in the so-called Big Four - album, song, record and new artist of the year.
This year's Oscars ceremony is on February 10.


birminghammail--2020-01-29--Norton Motorcycles collapses into administration

British motorbike firm Norton Motorcycles has gone into administration .
On Wednesday it was announced that the Leicestershire company , @ @ @ @ @ , had appointed administrators .
It was reported the company was having difficulty paying a @ @ @ @ @ winding-up order from HMRC .
Lee Causer , from administrators BDO , said : `` @ @ @ @ @ steps to ensure that customers , staff and suppliers are supported through the administration process @ @ @ @ @ to determine and execute the most appropriate strategy as swiftly as possible to protect creditors @ @ @ @ @ mind the need to minimise distress for all parties .
`` We are currently assessing @ @ @ @ @ the companies in order to conclude upon the options available to them and the most @ @ @ @ @ Norton motorbikes have featured in films including the James Bond movie Spectre and the 2004 @ @ @ @ @ Diaries .

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British motorbike firm Norton Motorcycles has gone into administration.
On Wednesday it was announced that the Leicestershire company, which was founded in 1898, had appointed administrators.
It was reported the company was having difficulty paying a tax bill and faced a winding-up order from HMRC.
Lee Causer, from administrators BDO, said: "We are taking all necessary steps to ensure that customers, staff and suppliers are supported through the administration process.
"Our job is to determine and execute the most appropriate strategy as swiftly as possible to protect creditors' interests, bearing in mind the need to minimise distress for all parties.
"We are currently assessing the position of each of the companies in order to conclude upon the options available to them and the most appropriate way forward."
Norton motorbikes have featured in films including the James Bond movie Spectre and the 2004 Che Guevara memoir The Motorcycle Diaries.


birminghammail--2020-01-29--Flight to bring back Brits from coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan on Thursday cancelled

A planned flight to bring British nationals in coronavirus-hit Wuhan back tothe UK will not leave on Thursday as previously anticipated , it is understood .
It comes as world health officials have expressed concern that the coronavirus is spreading between people outside China .
The new virus has now infected more people in China than fell ill during the 2002-2003 severe acute respiratory syndrome ( Sars ) outbreak .
The number of cases has jumped to 5,974 , surpassing the 5,327 people diagnosed with Sars .
The death toll , which stands at 132 , is lower than the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sars .
Scientists say there are still many questions to be answered about coronavirus , including how easily it spreads and how severe it is .
The World Health Organisation 's ( WHO ) emergencies chief told reporters that China was taking `` extraordinary measures in the face of an extraordinary challenge '' posed by the outbreak .
Dr Michael Ryan spoke at a news conference after returning from a trip to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other senior government leaders .
He said the epidemic remains centred in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ province but that `` information is being updated and is changing by the hour '' .
Mr Ryan said the few cases of human-to-human spread of the virus outside China - in Japan , Germany and Vietnam - were part of the reason the UN health agency 's director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has reconvened an expert committee to meet on Thursday .
It will assess whether the outbreak should be declared a global emergency .
The first cases in the Middle East have been confirmed as a family-of-four from Wuhan that was visiting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Singapore are among the countries reporting new cases , as the number outside China topped 70 .
The vast majority are people who came from Wuhan .
To date , about 99 % of the nearly 6,000 cases are in China .
Mr Ryan estimated the death rate of the new virus at 2 % , but said the figure was very preliminary .
With fluctuating numbers of cases and deaths , scientists are only able to produce a rough estimate of the fatality rate and it is likely many milder cases of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comparison , the Sars virus killed about 10 % of people who caught it .
Mr Ryan noted there were several aspects of the new virus outbreak that are extremely worrying , citing the recent rapid spike in cases in China .
He said that while scientists believe the outbreak was sparked by an animal virus , it is unclear if there are other factors driving the epidemic .
`` Without understanding that , it 's very hard to put into context the current transmission dynamics , '' he said .
Meanwhile , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chinese city hardest-hit by the virus .
Chartered planes carrying about 200 evacuees each arrived in Japan and the United States as other countries planned similar evacuations from the city of Wuhan , which authorities have shut down to try to contain the virus .

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A planned flight to bring British nationals in coronavirus-hit Wuhan back tothe UK will not leave on Thursday as previously anticipated, it is understood.
It comes as world health officials have expressed concern that the coronavirus is spreading between people outside China.
The new virus has now infected more people in China than fell ill during the 2002-2003 severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars) outbreak. The number of cases has jumped to 5,974, surpassing the 5,327 people diagnosed with Sars.
The death toll, which stands at 132, is lower than the 348 people who died in China from Sars. Scientists say there are still many questions to be answered about coronavirus, including how easily it spreads and how severe it is.
The World Health Organisation's (WHO) emergencies chief told reporters that China was taking "extraordinary measures in the face of an extraordinary challenge" posed by the outbreak.
Dr Michael Ryan spoke at a news conference after returning from a trip to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other senior government leaders.
He said the epidemic remains centred in the city of Wuhan and in Hubei province but that "information is being updated and is changing by the hour".
Mr Ryan said the few cases of human-to-human spread of the virus outside China - in Japan, Germany and Vietnam - were part of the reason the UN health agency's director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has reconvened an expert committee to meet on Thursday. It will assess whether the outbreak should be declared a global emergency.
The first cases in the Middle East have been confirmed as a family-of-four from Wuhan that was visiting the United Arab Emirates.
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Australia and Singapore are among the countries reporting new cases, as the number outside China topped 70. The vast majority are people who came from Wuhan.
To date, about 99% of the nearly 6,000 cases are in China. Mr Ryan estimated the death rate of the new virus at 2%, but said the figure was very preliminary.
With fluctuating numbers of cases and deaths, scientists are only able to produce a rough estimate of the fatality rate and it is likely many milder cases of the virus are being missed.
In comparison, the Sars virus killed about 10% of people who caught it.
Mr Ryan noted there were several aspects of the new virus outbreak that are extremely worrying, citing the recent rapid spike in cases in China. He said that while scientists believe the outbreak was sparked by an animal virus, it is unclear if there are other factors driving the epidemic.
"Without understanding that, it's very hard to put into context the current transmission dynamics," he said.
Meanwhile, countries began evacuating their citizens from the Chinese city hardest-hit by the virus. Chartered planes carrying about 200 evacuees each arrived in Japan and the United States as other countries planned similar evacuations from the city of Wuhan, which authorities have shut down to try to contain the virus.


birminghammail--2020-01-29--Police appeal to trace Lorenzo Brown wanted in connection with robbery and police officer assault

Police are appealing for help to trace a man 'wanted in connection with a robbery and police officer assault ' .
Officers said they want help to find 25-year-old Lorenzo Brown from Dudley .
As part of the # WantedWednesday campaign police shared an image of Brown .
In the post on social media , the force said : `` Have you seen Lorenzo Brown ? ''
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact police via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or call 101 anytime , quoting crime reference 20DY/22997U/20 .
*Join the Black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be alerted to any suspicious or criminal behaviour happening in your area .
* West Midlands Police regularly send out appeals to trace wanted men and women .
The force regularly updates a wanted gallery on its West Midlands Police website .
It enables members of the public to see who is wanted across the force .
Members of the public are then urged to contact West Midlands Police if they identify anyone in the gallery .
To go to the gallery click here , West Midlands Police also issue advice to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out for their arrest .
The force says people who believe are wanted over a warrant should pop down to their local police station and bring some form of identification such as a passport , driving licence or birth certificate .

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Police are appealing for help to trace a man 'wanted in connection with a robbery and police officer assault'.
Officers said they want help to find 25-year-old Lorenzo Brown from Dudley.
As part of the #WantedWednesday campaign police shared an image of Brown. In the post on social media, the force said: "Have you seen Lorenzo Brown?"
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact police via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or call 101 anytime, quoting crime reference 20DY/22997U/20.
Alternatively, ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
*Join the Black Country Crime Watch Facebook group where you will be alerted to any suspicious or criminal behaviour happening in your area.*
Police appeals
West Midlands Police regularly send out appeals to trace wanted men and women.
The force regularly updates a wanted gallery on its West Midlands Police website.
It enables members of the public to see who is wanted across the force.
Members of the public are then urged to contact West Midlands Police if they identify anyone in the gallery.
To go to the gallery click here,
West Midlands Police also issue advice to people who believe a warrant may be out for their arrest.
The force says people who believe are wanted over a warrant should pop down to their local police station and bring some form of identification such as a passport, driving licence or birth certificate.


birminghammail--2020-01-29--Pursuit for Aston Villa target Olivier Giroud takes fresh twist - reports

Olivier Giroud ’ s entourage are growing increasingly anxious about the Frenchman completing a move before the window shuts on Friday night , according to reports in France .
Giroud has been linked with a move to Villa Park this month as he eyes an exit from Stamford Bridge , with Dean Smith keen to secure attacking reinforcements .
Aston Villa have already signed striker Mbwana Samatta from Genk – but are keen to add another forward in the final hours before the deadline .
Giroud is keen to depart Stamford Bridge , in order to play regular football to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for France in Euro 2020 .
Inter Milan have been extensively linked with a move for the 33-year-old but RMC ( via GFFN ) have claimed they will now make an approach in the summer .
Reports in France have also suggested that Giroud was in talks with Tottenham , but that seems to be premature , with no formal bid yet launched .
It is stated that people close to the player consider Inter ’ s actions to be unprofessional and are now worried about getting a deal done in time .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa could land a second striker this week , Smith explained , he was as ‘ confident as can be ’

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Olivier Giroud’s entourage are growing increasingly anxious about the Frenchman completing a move before the window shuts on Friday night, according to reports in France.
Giroud has been linked with a move to Villa Park this month as he eyes an exit from Stamford Bridge, with Dean Smith keen to secure attacking reinforcements.
Aston Villa have already signed striker Mbwana Samatta from Genk – but are keen to add another forward in the final hours before the deadline.
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Giroud is keen to depart Stamford Bridge, in order to play regular football to enhance his chances of leading the line for France in Euro 2020.
Inter Milan have been extensively linked with a move for the 33-year-old but RMC ( via GFFN) have claimed they will now make an approach in the summer.
Reports in France have also suggested that Giroud was in talks with Tottenham, but that seems to be premature, with no formal bid yet launched.
It is stated that people close to the player consider Inter’s actions to be unprofessional and are now worried about getting a deal done in time.
Asked about how sure he was that Villa could land a second striker this week, Smith explained, he was as ‘confident as can be’.


birminghammail--2020-01-29--'Oozes class' - Wolves U23 player ratings as Jordao and Dadashov strike in Liverpool draw

Wolverhampton Wanderers ’ under-23s bowed out of the Premier League International Cup in the group stages after surrendering a two-goal lead against Liverpool .
The impressive Bruno Jordao and Renat Dadashov put Wolves 2-0 up but two quickfire goals from Joe Hardy and Harvey Elliot saw the game end all square at Molineux .
It wasn ’ t the result Wolves wanted but the likes of Jordao and Morgan Gibbs-White were able to get much-needed minutes after injuries .
Here are our ratings from Molineux : Sondergaard stood little chance with the two Liverpool goals and produced one good save @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second half .
A good night ’ s work for Sanderson who put in a decent display alongside Otasowie and Rchards .
Liverpool ’ s attack looked menacing at times but Wolves ’ back-line held their own and protected Sondergaard reasonably well .
The American was by no means a regular for the U23s a few months ago but he ’ s forced his way into the XI and looks excellent .
Otasowie is quick , strong , composed on the ball and great in the air - everything you want in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of defence a couple of times , just like Willy Boly does for the first team .
He enjoyed a decent evening on the left of the back three , although he did needlessly blast a ball into the stands with about 10 to go .
Nya has looked shaky at times this season but the French youngster was a useful outlet down the right this evening .
He was caught out defensively a few times late on as Liverpool doubled up down their left .
Jordao was Wolves ’ man of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way too good for this level every time he ’ s featured for the U23s this season and was a shining light once more .
The Portuguese notched the opening goal with a superb volley which showcased his outstanding technical ability .
He oozes class .
Wolves ’ two-man midfield looked a cut above and Gibbs-White enjoyed a few really positive moments .
His cross for Sanderson midway through the second half was pinpoint and the defender should have scored .
A nice assist for Dadashov ’ s goal .
He was tasked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drawn enviable comparisons to some of the game ’ s greats this season , but acquitted himself well .
Bueno .
Cundle is so slight he looks like the talented Year 7 who has been allowed to join in the Year 11 kickabout at lunchtime .
He ’ s clearly got a bit of class though and looks after the ball extremely well , but playing on the right side of a front three didn ’ t suit him .
Azerbaijan striker Dadashov is a player the 4,000 or so Wolves fans in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ glimpse of .
He wasn ’ t heavily involved during the first half and misplaced a few passes to frustrate his teammates .
He came alive after the break , though , and scored a lovely goal to put Wolves 2-0 up .
This wasn ’ t the 17-year-old ’ s best game .
He took too many touches on a few occasions and was roasted by the more experienced Gibbs-White at one stage in the first half .
He used the ball more sensibly after the break before making way for Perry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but wasn ’ t able to offer his usual threat going forward .
Added a bit of solidity in midfield alongside Jordao and Gibbs-White .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers’ under-23s bowed out of the Premier League International Cup in the group stages after surrendering a two-goal lead against Liverpool.
The impressive Bruno Jordao and Renat Dadashov put Wolves 2-0 up but two quickfire goals from Joe Hardy and Harvey Elliot saw the game end all square at Molineux.
It wasn’t the result Wolves wanted but the likes of Jordao and Morgan Gibbs-White were able to get much-needed minutes after injuries.
Here are our ratings from Molineux:
Andreas Sondergaard 6
Sondergaard stood little chance with the two Liverpool goals and produced one good save to keep the scores level in the second half.
Dion Sanderson 7
A good night’s work for Sanderson who put in a decent display alongside Otasowie and Rchards. Liverpool’s attack looked menacing at times but Wolves’ back-line held their own and protected Sondergaard reasonably well.
Owen Otasowie 7.5
The American was by no means a regular for the U23s a few months ago but he’s forced his way into the XI and looks excellent.
Otasowie is quick, strong, composed on the ball and great in the air - everything you want in a modern day defender.
Lewis Richards 7
Richards casually stepped out of defence a couple of times, just like Willy Boly does for the first team. He enjoyed a decent evening on the left of the back three, although he did needlessly blast a ball into the stands with about 10 to go.
Raphael Nya 6
Nya has looked shaky at times this season but the French youngster was a useful outlet down the right this evening. He was caught out defensively a few times late on as Liverpool doubled up down their left.
Bruno Jordao 8
Jordao was Wolves’ man of the match. He’s looked way too good for this level every time he’s featured for the U23s this season and was a shining light once more.
The Portuguese notched the opening goal with a superb volley which showcased his outstanding technical ability. He oozes class.
Morgan Gibbs-White 7
Wolves’ two-man midfield looked a cut above and Gibbs-White enjoyed a few really positive moments.
His cross for Sanderson midway through the second half was pinpoint and the defender should have scored. A nice assist for Dadashov’s goal.
Hugo Bueno 7
He was tasked with marking Harvey Elliot, who has drawn enviable comparisons to some of the game’s greats this season, but acquitted himself well. Bueno.
Luke Cundle 6
Cundle is so slight he looks like the talented Year 7 who has been allowed to join in the Year 11 kickabout at lunchtime.
He’s clearly got a bit of class though and looks after the ball extremely well, but playing on the right side of a front three didn’t suit him.
Renat Dadashov 7
Azerbaijan striker Dadashov is a player the 4,000 or so Wolves fans in attendance were looking forward to catching a glimpse of. He wasn’t heavily involved during the first half and misplaced a few passes to frustrate his teammates.
He came alive after the break, though, and scored a lovely goal to put Wolves 2-0 up.
Chem Campbell 6
This wasn’t the 17-year-old’s best game. He took too many touches on a few occasions and was roasted by the more experienced Gibbs-White at one stage in the first half.
He used the ball more sensibly after the break before making way for Perry.
SUBS
Taylor Perry (for Campbell, 67) 6
Perry was tidy enough in possession but wasn’t able to offer his usual threat going forward.
Ed Francis (for Cundle, 78) 6
Added a bit of solidity in midfield alongside Jordao and Gibbs-White.
Boubacar Hanne (for Gibbs-White. 90) N/A
Not used: Young, Taylor, Hong, Dongda


birminghammail--2020-01-29--Lotto results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday January 29

Every week , there are two separate Lotto draws run by operator Camelot .
These take place each Wednesday evening @ @ @ @ @ on Saturday night , too .
Tonight , the jackpot for January 23 is a @ @ @ @ @ reckon it 'll be enough for you to afford that dream home or car .
@ @ @ @ @ to jack in that boring 9 to 5 you 're currently persevering through each and @ @ @ @ @ which numbers do you need to match , then ?
Let 's see , shall @ @ @ @ @ Lotto draw will take place at 8pm .
There will also be the Thunderball draw @ @ @ @ @ £500,000 .
To play , you simply select five numbers between 1 and 50 , @ @ @ @ @ from 1-12 .
If you really can ’ t choose and you ’ re finding @ @ @ @ @ you can always select a Lucky Dip and let the machine choose a random selection @ @ @

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Tonight's National Lottery Lotto winning numbers have been revealed.
Operator Camelot made the draw tonight, Wednesday January 29.
Every week, there are two separate Lotto draws run by operator Camelot.
These take place each Wednesday evening, with another taking place on Saturday night, too.
Tonight, the jackpot for January 23 is a whopping one - and we reckon it'll be enough for you to afford that dream home or car.
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You may even have enough to jack in that boring 9 to 5 you're currently persevering through each and every weekday.
So, which numbers do you need to match, then? Let's see, shall we?
The main UK Lotto draw will take place at 8pm. There will also be the Thunderball draw at 8.15pm where could win £500,000.
Lottery Tickets cost £2 per line, and include a raffle Millionaire Maker entry code. Thunderball Tickets cost £1.
To play, you simply select five numbers between 1 and 50, plus two Lucky Star numbers from 1-12.
If you really can’t choose and you’re finding the pressure too much, you can always select a Lucky Dip and let the machine choose a random selection for you.
Winning Lotto numbers
Tonight's National Lottery Lotto winning numbers are: 07, 23, 40, 42, 47, 59.
The Bonus Ball is 58.
Tonight's estimated jackpot is £8.9 million.
Tonight's National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers are: 12, 21, 22, 26, 27.
The Thunderball is 12.


birminghammail--2020-01-29--'Embarrassing' - Aston Villa fans hit back at 'bitter' Leicester City star

Aston Villa fans have responded to James Maddison ’ s angry response to Leicester City ’ s defeat at Villa Park .
Villa booked their place in the Carabao Cup final in dramatic fashion on Tuesday , with an injury time winner sending them to the Wembley showpiece later this season .
Maddison felt the Foxes had a clear spot-kick waved away , when his shot hit Marvelous Nakamba ’ s outstretched arm .
Mike Dean turned down the initial protests , with the VAR agreeing with his assessment – despite replays showing the ball struck his arm .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , claiming he was baffled by the decision .
He said : `` Fair play to Aston Villa for getting to the final and not making any excuses but how a premier league referee watching this from multiple angles several times comes to the conclusion that this isn ’ t a penalty baffles me . ''
Here ’ s how Villa fans on social media reacted to Maddison ’ s claim : Malcolm Nobby Clark : Would n't have mattered , our keeper would have saved it anyway @ TheVileVillan : Maddison , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their fans are unhappy , they just got dumped out of the cup by the underdogs who did n't even use a striker in the first leg , of course they are all bitter .
Helen Garner : I thought the ref had a bit of a mare last night .
Bad decisions to both teams but if it takes multiple views from multiple cameras to decide on an issue then it ’ s not a “ clear & obvious mistake ” so VAR should not interfere with the refs decision on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be getting pelters if he came out tweeting this , he wouldn ’ t though , because you can ’ t buy class Adam Cox : Penalty or not is irrelevant !
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Nyland would have saved it blindfolded anyway .
Adrian Green : And villa could be in the region of nine points better off had VAR given us decisions which later proven to have gone against us .
Get over it Leicester @ JacksterAVFC : Even the players are crying .
Leicester City football Club have been rattled by # @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against us a lot this season so it 's good to see it go for us for a change .

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Aston Villa fans have responded to James Maddison’s angry response to Leicester City’s defeat at Villa Park.
Villa booked their place in the Carabao Cup final in dramatic fashion on Tuesday, with an injury time winner sending them to the Wembley showpiece later this season.
Maddison felt the Foxes had a clear spot-kick waved away, when his shot hit Marvelous Nakamba’s outstretched arm.
(Image: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Mike Dean turned down the initial protests, with the VAR agreeing with his assessment – despite replays showing the ball struck his arm.
The Foxes midfielder took to Twitter on Wednesday, claiming he was baffled by the decision.
He said: "Fair play to Aston Villa for getting to the final and not making any excuses but how a premier league referee watching this from multiple angles several times comes to the conclusion that this isn’t a penalty baffles me."
Here’s how Villa fans on social media reacted to Maddison’s claim:
Malcolm Nobby Clark: Wouldn't have mattered, our keeper would have saved it anyway
@TheVileVillan: Maddison, the other Leicester players and all of their fans are unhappy, they just got dumped out of the cup by the underdogs who didn't even use a striker in the first leg, of course they are all bitter.
Helen Garner: I thought the ref had a bit of a mare last night. Bad decisions to both teams but if it takes multiple views from multiple cameras to decide on an issue then it’s not a “ clear & obvious mistake” so VAR should not interfere with the refs decision on the pitch.
@LordMillamn29: Grealish would be getting pelters if he came out tweeting this, he wouldn’t though, because you can’t buy class
@Cje1874: Embarassing
Adam Cox: Penalty or not is irrelevant!!! Nyland would have saved it blindfolded anyway.
Adrian Green: And villa could be in the region of nine points better off had VAR given us decisions which later proven to have gone against us. Get over it Leicester
@JacksterAVFC: Even the players are crying. Leicester City football Club have been rattled by #AVFC
Janet Ellson: VAR has gone against us a lot this season so it's good to see it go for us for a change.


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birminghammail--2020-01-29--Labour leadership contender Rebecca Long-Bailey in radical public ownership call for utilities

Rebecca Long-Bailey will commit to public ownership of key utilities and throw down the gauntlet for other Labour leadership contenders to back a major re-nationalisation programme .
Seen as a frontrunner to succeed Jeremy Corbyn , the shadow business secretary plans to re-nationalise energy , water , rail and mail .
Her speech in Leeds came after she won the backing of the Fire Brigades Union to give her sufficient support to join Sir Keir Starmer and Lisa Nandy in the final round of the race .
The Salford and Eccles MP 's latest commitment makes her the most closely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she has sought to shake off the `` continuity Corbyn '' label .
Her opponents , Sir Keir , Ms Nandy and Emily Thornberry , have all indicated they would take more limited approaches to nationalisation .
In a pitch to the party 's left at an evening rally in Leeds , Ms Long-Bailey will vow to `` never give up '' Labour 's commitment to public ownership .
`` I want to be clear that I am fully committed to the pledges in our manifesto last year for public ownership of energy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' she is expected to say .
`` Other candidates say they agree with the transformative programme , but now I 'm calling for specific , concrete commitments you can trust .
Public ownership of key utilities is the foundation for a more fair and equal society , and any candidate for Labour leader should endorse them without hesitation .
`` Under my leadership Labour will stand up to the rip off privatisers , and bring wealth and power back into public hands . ''
Ms Thornberry and Ms Nandy have both backed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ short of returning energy into public ownership .
Sir Keir has so far only committed to bringing back rail into public ownership , but is expected to revisit the issue later in the campaign .
`` Keir supports expanding common ownership , whether by outright nationalisation or by other forms such as municipals , community organisations or co-operatives : all of which mean services are run for the public , not for shareholders , '' a spokesman said .

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Rebecca Long-Bailey will commit to public ownership of key utilities and throw down the gauntlet for other Labour leadership contenders to back a major re-nationalisation programme.
Seen as a frontrunner to succeed Jeremy Corbyn, the shadow business secretary plans to re-nationalise energy, water, rail and mail.
Her speech in Leeds came after she won the backing of the Fire Brigades Union to give her sufficient support to join Sir Keir Starmer and Lisa Nandy in the final round of the race.
The Salford and Eccles MP's latest commitment makes her the most closely aligned with the outgoing leader, though she has sought to shake off the "continuity Corbyn" label.
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Her opponents, Sir Keir, Ms Nandy and Emily Thornberry, have all indicated they would take more limited approaches to nationalisation.
In a pitch to the party's left at an evening rally in Leeds, Ms Long-Bailey will vow to "never give up" Labour's commitment to public ownership.
"I want to be clear that I am fully committed to the pledges in our manifesto last year for public ownership of energy, water, rail and mail," she is expected to say.
"Other candidates say they agree with the transformative programme, but now I'm calling for specific, concrete commitments you can trust. Public ownership of key utilities is the foundation for a more fair and equal society, and any candidate for Labour leader should endorse them without hesitation.
"Under my leadership Labour will stand up to the rip off privatisers, and bring wealth and power back into public hands."
Ms Thornberry and Ms Nandy have both backed re-nationalising rail and mail, but stopped short of returning energy into public ownership.
Sir Keir has so far only committed to bringing back rail into public ownership, but is expected to revisit the issue later in the campaign.
"Keir supports expanding common ownership, whether by outright nationalisation or by other forms such as municipals, community organisations or co-operatives: all of which mean services are run for the public, not for shareholders," a spokesman said.


birminghammail--2020-01-29--'Great signing' - Dean Smith has been issued this Aston Villa transfer advice

Daniel Sturridge would be a ‘ great addition ’ if Aston Villa can seal a switch for the striker .
That ’ s the view of former Villa defender Alan Hutton , who has urged Dean Smith to swoop for the former Liverpool star .
Reports in Turkey have claimed that Villa are leading the race for the Trabzonspor forward .
Sturridge was available on a free in the summer , but made the switch to the Turkish Super League where he has scored seven times in just 13 outings .
Smith is in the market for another striker after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have launched a €5m offer for Sturridge .
And Hutton , speaking to Football Insider , feels the England international could add some vital know-how for Villa ’ s battle against the drop .
“ I think he can be a good addition .
He has got a wealth of experience in the Premier League and scored goals at the highest level .
“ He would be someone that could link up well with the front players at Villa because he has got great ability .
It would be a great signing and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are talking you would be getting an unbelievable player .
“ Daniel is still a good age .
He is not over the hill and is a proven goalscorer in the league so it would be a great addition if they could get him in .
”

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Daniel Sturridge would be a ‘great addition’ if Aston Villa can seal a switch for the striker.
That’s the view of former Villa defender Alan Hutton, who has urged Dean Smith to swoop for the former Liverpool star.
Reports in Turkey have claimed that Villa are leading the race for the Trabzonspor forward.
Sturridge was available on a free in the summer, but made the switch to the Turkish Super League where he has scored seven times in just 13 outings.
Smith is in the market for another striker after signing Mbwana Samatta, with claims they have launched a €5m offer for Sturridge.
And Hutton, speaking to Football Insider, feels the England international could add some vital know-how for Villa’s battle against the drop.
“I think he can be a good addition. He has got a wealth of experience in the Premier League and scored goals at the highest level.
“He would be someone that could link up well with the front players at Villa because he has got great ability. It would be a great signing and for the amount of money that we are talking you would be getting an unbelievable player.
“Daniel is still a good age. He is not over the hill and is a proven goalscorer in the league so it would be a great addition if they could get him in.”


birminghammail--2020-01-29--Fern Britton and Phil Vickery split up after 20 years of marriage

Fern Britton and celebrity chef Phil Vickery have announced they have split up after 20 years of marriage .
Writing on Twitter , former This Morning co-host Britton said : `` After more than 20 happy years together , Phil and I have decided to go our separate ways .
`` We will always share a great friendship and our lovely children .
`` We would appreciate it if our privacy is respected at this time .
Thank you for your continued kindness and support . ''
The couple married in spring 2000 after meeting while both worked on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1990s .
She was inundated with support after posting out her message .
One fan commented : `` Oh Fern that 's so sad !
Sending you lots of love and happiness to you and the family . ''
Another replied : `` U and @ philvickerytv are both amazing people and I wish u both the very best for the future '' Phil shared a very similar message about the split on his own Twitter account .
He wrote : `` After more than 20 years together Fern and I have decided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will always share a great friendship and our lovely children .
We would appreciate it if our privacy is respected at this time .
Thank you for you kindness and support P ''

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Fern Britton and celebrity chef Phil Vickery have announced they have split up after 20 years of marriage.
Writing on Twitter, former This Morning co-host Britton said: "After more than 20 happy years together, Phil and I have decided to go our separate ways.
"We will always share a great friendship and our lovely children.
"We would appreciate it if our privacy is respected at this time. Thank you for your continued kindness and support."
The couple married in spring 2000 after meeting while both worked on the BBC's Ready Steady Cook in the 1990s.
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She was inundated with support after posting out her message.
Steph McGovern told her: "Sending lots of love"
One fan commented: "Oh Fern that's so sad! Sending you lots of love and happiness to you and the family."
Another replied: "U and @philvickerytv are both amazing people and I wish u both the very best for the future"
Phil shared a very similar message about the split on his own Twitter account.
He wrote: "After more than 20 years together Fern and I have decided to go our separate ways. We will always share a great friendship and our lovely children. We would appreciate it if our privacy is respected at this time. Thank you for you kindness and support P"