birminghammail--2020-01-12--Winter Love Island set to begin with huge twist on ITV2 tonight

Love Island 's winter series kicks off with a twist as two late arrivals spell double trouble for the other contestants .
The ITV2 dating show returns on Sunday night with new host Laura Whitmore , who has taken over from regular presenter Caroline Flack after she stepped down following an assault charge .
The opening episode sees 10 new singletons move into the new villa in Cape Town , South Africa - five girls and five boys .
However , there is a surprise for the contestants later on when identical twins appear .
The girls - Shaughna Phillips @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Siannise Fudge and Paige Turley - are the first to arrive and start getting to know each other by sharing what they are looking for in a boyfriend .
Democratic services officer Shaughna says signed up in a bid to find `` the opposite of what I attract really - the cocky know-it-alls '' .
Singer Paige says she wants someone `` tall dark and handsome '' , while customer service adviser Leanne admits she has never been in love .
`` I 've got a phobia , but I 'm here to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The girls line up before the boys arrive for the first coupling .
When the boys - Mike Boateng , Connor Durman , Ollie Williams , Nas Majeed and Callum Jones - turn up they are told they get to choose first , and the first couples of the series are formed .
Later , sports science graduate and builder Majeed receives a text which sends shockwaves through the villa , and he tells the islanders : `` It 's time to really get the party started as two very important guests are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ swirl about whether it will be girls or boys , twins Jess and Eve Gale make their surprise entrance .
`` Twice is definitely nice , you know what I mean ? ''
says police officer Boateng , while scaffolder Jones declares the newcomers are `` double trouble '' .
But the arrival of the twins might ruffle a few feathers among the girls , as Phillips admits : `` I was really trying so hard not to look fuming .
I was trying so hard not to look bothered . ''
Flack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Burton over the head with a lamp , causing a head injury .
After entering a not guilty plea to the assault charge at Highbury Corner Magistrates ' Court , she was released on bail with conditions that stop her having any contact with Burton ahead of a trial on March 4 .

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Love Island's winter series kicks off with a twist as two late arrivals spell double trouble for the other contestants.
The ITV2 dating show returns on Sunday night with new host Laura Whitmore, who has taken over from regular presenter Caroline Flack after she stepped down following an assault charge.
The opening episode sees 10 new singletons move into the new villa in Cape Town, South Africa - five girls and five boys.
However, there is a surprise for the contestants later on when identical twins appear.
The girls - Shaughna Phillips, Sophie Piper, Leanne Amaning, Siannise Fudge and Paige Turley - are the first to arrive and start getting to know each other by sharing what they are looking for in a boyfriend.
Democratic services officer Shaughna says signed up in a bid to find "the opposite of what I attract really - the cocky know-it-alls".
(Image: Joel Anderson/ITV/PA Wire)
Singer Paige says she wants someone "tall dark and handsome", while customer service adviser Leanne admits she has never been in love.
"I've got a phobia, but I'm here to cure it," she says.
The girls line up before the boys arrive for the first coupling.
When the boys - Mike Boateng, Connor Durman, Ollie Williams, Nas Majeed and Callum Jones - turn up they are told they get to choose first, and the first couples of the series are formed.
Later, sports science graduate and builder Majeed receives a text which sends shockwaves through the villa, and he tells the islanders: "It's time to really get the party started as two very important guests are about to arrive."
As rumours swirl about whether it will be girls or boys, twins Jess and Eve Gale make their surprise entrance.
"Twice is definitely nice, you know what I mean?" says police officer Boateng, while scaffolder Jones declares the newcomers are "double trouble".
But the arrival of the twins might ruffle a few feathers among the girls, as Phillips admits: "I was really trying so hard not to look fuming. I was trying so hard not to look bothered."
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Flack is alleged to have hit boyfriend Lewis Burton over the head with a lamp, causing a head injury. After entering a not guilty plea to the assault charge at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court, she was released on bail with conditions that stop her having any contact with Burton ahead of a trial on March 4.
Love Island airs tonight at 9pm on ITV2.


birminghammail--2020-01-12--Dean Smith makes Pepe Reina transfer admission as goalkeeper watches heavy Aston Villa defeat

Pepe Reina was in the stands at Villa Park as Aston Villa succumbed to a 6-1 defeat against Manchester City .
The goalkeeper is set to link up with Villa on loan until the end of the season from AC Milan as Dean Smith ’ s second January signing .
Villa have already added to their squad this month with the arrival of Danny Drinkwater , also on loan , and he made his debut against City on Sunday .
Reina has been targeted after Tom Heaton was ruled out for the rest of the season with knee ligament damage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 37-year-old will formally become a Villa player , Smith admitted : “ I don ’ t know .
“ I ’ ve not spoken to the sporting director yet , when I speak to him I ’ ll find out.
” Villa are back in the relegation zone after Watford ’ s win against Bournemouth , a point behind the Hornets who are 17th .
On the game , Smith said : `` It was a chastening experience .
We know they are a top class team but some of the goals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The third one probably summed it up .
They had 15 or 16 passes and we had n't laid a glove on them .
They have been allowed to pass the ball too easily and Aguero sticks it in the top corner from 20 yards .
`` Mahrez got into the penalty box and under no pressure passes into the bottom corner .
It is hard when you are three goals down against a team of this quality .
The three players that scored today are worth more than my whole squad .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't be sitting here happy with ourselves and we 're not .
We are embarrassed with today . ''

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Pepe Reina was in the stands at Villa Park as Aston Villa succumbed to a 6-1 defeat against Manchester City.
The goalkeeper is set to link up with Villa on loan until the end of the season from AC Milan as Dean Smith’s second January signing.
Villa have already added to their squad this month with the arrival of Danny Drinkwater, also on loan, and he made his debut against City on Sunday.
Reina has been targeted after Tom Heaton was ruled out for the rest of the season with knee ligament damage.
Asked for an update on when the 37-year-old will formally become a Villa player, Smith admitted: “I don’t know.
“I’ve not spoken to the sporting director yet, when I speak to him I’ll find out.”
Villa are back in the relegation zone after Watford’s win against Bournemouth, a point behind the Hornets who are 17th.
On the game, Smith said: "It was a chastening experience. We know they are a top class team but some of the goals we have given away were dreadful. The third one probably summed it up. They had 15 or 16 passes and we hadn't laid a glove on them. They have been allowed to pass the ball too easily and Aguero sticks it in the top corner from 20 yards.
"Mahrez got into the penalty box and under no pressure passes into the bottom corner. It is hard when you are three goals down against a team of this quality. The three players that scored today are worth more than my whole squad.
"They kept going but we shouldn't be sitting here happy with ourselves and we're not. We are embarrassed with today."


birminghammail--2020-01-12--‘What confuses me’ - Aston Villa fans are furious after Manchester City mauling

Aston Villa fans are furious after the heavy defeat to Manchester City .
Dean Smith ’ s side were hammered 6-1 by the reigning Premier League champions , who were in a ruthless mood at Villa Park .
Riyad Mahrez got the ball rolling for City , who were 4-0 up at half-time with the winger adding another before Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus also scored .
Aguero then notched his hat-trick in the second period as Villa folded against their illustrious visitors .
Anwar El Ghazi pulled one back from the penalty spot and that proved to be the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remain in 18th place after Watford ’ s win at Bournemouth earlier in the day , firmly entrenched in the relegation dogfight .
Here ’ s how fans reacted to the defeat : @ Unchainedwcrfm : Please someone try and defend Smith & Terry after this abomination ... ... it beggars belief what we actually do in training .
Spineless & clueless .
@ CraigGregory83 : Having 3 at the back has baffled me today ... damage limitation from the outset , but no let ’ s go for it !
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Great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PaulJoseBrain : Shocking effort .. total disgrace no effort I don ’ t care who you are playing you have a go..
I was not even expecting to win .. but that was total embarrassment .
@ 1_Cookie_1 : They all gave up at 3-0 .
@ Swillans1980 : Do we have a coach that teaches our players to pass .
Whoever it is needs to go .
@ Villaboy89 : Lost respect for Smith , Suso and Purslow now , hope we get a points deduction this season .
@ Dan6787 : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
No one expected us to beat City but have a go !
@ Mark_Samuels : What confuses me about the Villa situation is that we had to spend money in the summer .
But like the last time we went down , we bought lots of young , inexperienced players .
Not sure where we go from here , apart from Millwall , QPR and Reading .
@ Mattqu : Worried it ’ s starting to resemble our last relegation season .
Where , rather than persevere with the new signings , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who will never be the answer .
Certainly against City .
@ ChrisWalton80 : The # avfc players look so unfit compared to every opposition .
This is the reason why we concede so many in the second half .
But today ’ s performance has shown me that Smith is completely out of his depth .
@ Nico6690 : Expected a loss but not in this manner .
What are you doing in the training ground ?

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Aston Villa fans are furious after the heavy defeat to Manchester City.
Dean Smith’s side were hammered 6-1 by the reigning Premier League champions , who were in a ruthless mood at Villa Park.
Riyad Mahrez got the ball rolling for City, who were 4-0 up at half-time with the winger adding another before Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus also scored.
Aguero then notched his hat-trick in the second period as Villa folded against their illustrious visitors.
Anwar El Ghazi pulled one back from the penalty spot and that proved to be the final kick of the game.
Villa remain in 18th place after Watford’s win at Bournemouth earlier in the day, firmly entrenched in the relegation dogfight.
Here’s how fans reacted to the defeat:
@VillaBoy68: Team selection, tactics, substitutions #Embarrassing.
@Unchainedwcrfm: Please someone try and defend Smith & Terry after this abomination......it beggars belief what we actually do in training. Spineless & clueless.
@CraigGregory83: Having 3 at the back has baffled me today...damage limitation from the outset, but no let’s go for it!! Great result for our goal difference.
@PaulJoseBrain: Shocking effort .. total disgrace no effort I don’t care who you are playing you have a go.. I was not even expecting to win .. but that was total embarrassment.
@1_Cookie_1: They all gave up at 3-0.
@Swillans1980: Do we have a coach that teaches our players to pass. Whoever it is needs to go.
@Villaboy89: Lost respect for Smith, Suso and Purslow now, hope we get a points deduction this season.
@Dan6787: Woeful, no fight, no passion. No one expected us to beat City but have a go!
@Mark_Samuels: What confuses me about the Villa situation is that we had to spend money in the summer. But like the last time we went down, we bought lots of young, inexperienced players. Not sure where we go from here, apart from Millwall, QPR and Reading.
@Mattqu: Worried it’s starting to resemble our last relegation season. Where, rather than persevere with the new signings, we play sub-standard ‘experienced’ players who will never be the answer. Certainly against City.
@ChrisWalton80: The #avfc players look so unfit compared to every opposition. This is the reason why we concede so many in the second half. But today’s performance has shown me that Smith is completely out of his depth.
@Nico6690: Expected a loss but not in this manner. What are you doing in the training ground?


birminghammail--2020-01-12--Aston Villa player ratings: Plenty of 4s as Drinkwater and Hause destroyed by Man City

The reigning Premier League champions dismantled Dean Smith ’ s men from the start , leaving Villa Park with a 6-1 victory .
Sergio Aguero ’ s hat-trick , a brace from Riyad Mahrez and one from Gabriel Jesus did the damage , with Anwar El Ghazi ’ s late penalty counting for nothing .
Beaten at his near post for the first and may feel he could have done better on the third – although that may be doing Aguero ’ s power a disservice .
With Pepe Reina watching on from the stands , is his short time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ challenge on Mahrez for the opener and horror pass straight to the same man to set Aguero up for City ’ s sixth .
Day to forget .
Pinged a couple of nice balls early on , battled away , but again struggled against the sheer quality City had going forward .
Backed off for Aguero ’ s second of the day .
Put in a superb block from Cancelo ’ s cross with the scores goalless – but it didn ’ t count for much with the opener coming four minutes later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was run ragged .
Struggled defensively , but then most would against the interchanging De Bruyne and Mahrez .
Clear space down that side seemed to be targeted by the visitors .
Gave the ball away far too many times in midfield , too many against any normal Premier League opposition , let alone the Premier League champions .
Replaced just after the hour .
In and out of the game , overrun by Rodrigo and David Silva .
Was ghosted past too easily for the opening goal , and had a horror @ @ @ @ @ @ @ box for the second .
Improved after the break , but a difficult start to life at his new club .
Back in the side over Frederic Guilbert , but was part of the defensive unit that shipped six goals at home .
Far from his best , but still looked a threat and individual moments of quality shone through .
Plugged away .
Booked late on .
Battled away in a difficult role as the ‘ false number nine ’ .
Isolated at times , but put himself about well .
Scored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the game already done and dusted .

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Aston Villa were heavily beaten by a rampant Manchester City showing today.
The reigning Premier League champions dismantled Dean Smith’s men from the start, leaving Villa Park with a 6-1 victory.
Sergio Aguero’s hat-trick, a brace from Riyad Mahrez and one from Gabriel Jesus did the damage, with Anwar El Ghazi’s late penalty counting for nothing.
Here are BirminghamLive’s player ratings.
Orjan Nyland - 5
Beaten at his near post for the first and may feel he could have done better on the third – although that may be doing Aguero’s power a disservice. With Pepe Reina watching on from the stands, is his short time as number one over?
Kortney Hause - 4
Weak attempted challenge on Mahrez for the opener and horror pass straight to the same man to set Aguero up for City’s sixth. Day to forget.
Tyrone Mings - 5
Pinged a couple of nice balls early on, battled away, but again struggled against the sheer quality City had going forward. Backed off for Aguero’s second of the day.
Ezri Konsa - 5
(Image: James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)
Put in a superb block from Cancelo’s cross with the scores goalless – but it didn’t count for much with the opener coming four minutes later. Part of a back three/five that was run ragged.
Neil Taylor - 4
Struggled defensively, but then most would against the interchanging De Bruyne and Mahrez. Clear space down that side seemed to be targeted by the visitors.
Douglas Luiz - 4
Gave the ball away far too many times in midfield, too many against any normal Premier League opposition, let alone the Premier League champions. Replaced just after the hour.
Conor Hourihane - 4
In and out of the game, overrun by Rodrigo and David Silva.
Danny Drinkwater - 4
Was ghosted past too easily for the opening goal, and had a horror moment losing the ball in his own box for the second. Improved after the break, but a difficult start to life at his new club.
Ahmed Elmohamady - 5
Back in the side over Frederic Guilbert, but was part of the defensive unit that shipped six goals at home.
Jack Grealish - 5
Far from his best, but still looked a threat and individual moments of quality shone through. Plugged away. Booked late on.
Anwar El Ghazi - 5
Battled away in a difficult role as the ‘false number nine’. Isolated at times, but put himself about well. Scored a late penalty.
SUBS
Marvelous Nakamba (for Luiz 65’) - 5
Came on with the game already done and dusted.
Trezeguet (for Hourihane 70’) - 5
Won a late penalty.
Henri Lansbury (for Drinkwater 79’) - N/A


birminghammail--2020-01-12--Aston Villa 1-6 Man City: Heavy defeat entrenches Dean Smith's side in relegation trouble

Aston Villa slipped back into the Premier League relegation places with a bang on Sunday .
After two wins from three in the top flight , Dean Smith ’ s men were brushed aside by a rampant Manchester City – losing 6-1 at Villa Park .
Coupled with Watford ’ s 3-0 victory over fellow relegation candidates Bournemouth earlier in the day , it means Villa are still firmly entrenched in relegation trouble .
Smith handed a debut to on-loan Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater , one of three changes from the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg draw with Leicester City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the other two to come in , while Frederic Guilbert , Marvelous Nakamba and Trezeguet dropped out .
City , as expected , bossed the ball early on and penned Villa back into their own half .
They opened the scoring after 18 minutes .
Sergio Aguero played square , Kevin De Bruyne ’ s lovely dummy allowed the ball to reach Riyad Mahrez .
Mahrez took the ball on , waltzed into the box past weak challenges from Drinkwater and Kortney Hause , and fired in at the near post .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was more poor defending from the hosts .
Drinkwater was robbed of the ball in his own box by David Silva , following good work from Aguero , and the ball fell to Mahrez , who slammed home from 10 yards .
A devastating 10-minute period was completed by Aguero .
De Bruyne was the architect as he fed his team mate , about 20 yards out , to rifle one past Orjan Nyland for 3-0 .
The shot did have power , but Nyland got hands to it and couldn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could have arrived before the 45th-minute , but it was 4-0 on the stroke of half-time when De Bruyne charged into the vacant space down Villa ’ s left , sent in an excellent low cross and Gabriel Jesus was on hand to fire home .
The fifth arrived 12 minutes after the restart , David Silva the provider this time to Aguero , who skipped past Elmohamady , Tyrone Mings backed off , and Aguero curled into the bottom corner from about 12 yards .
The visitors could have had more – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ line and Jesus twice came close – and a sixth did arrive nine minutes from time .
It was the matchball for Aguero as Hause gave the ball inexplicably to Mahrez , who played in Aguero and he finished with aplomb to seal an emphatic win that moved them back to second in the table .
El Ghazi did score a penalty with the last kick of the game – but it meant little in the grand scheme of things .

Aston Villa slipped back into the Premier League relegation places with a bang on Sunday.
After two wins from three in the top flight, Dean Smith’s men were brushed aside by a rampant Manchester City – losing 6-1 at Villa Park.
Coupled with Watford’s 3-0 victory over fellow relegation candidates Bournemouth earlier in the day, it means Villa are still firmly entrenched in relegation trouble.
Smith handed a debut to on-loan Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater, one of three changes from the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg draw with Leicester City.
Conor Hourihane and Ahmed Elmohamady were the other two to come in, while Frederic Guilbert, Marvelous Nakamba and Trezeguet dropped out.
City, as expected, bossed the ball early on and penned Villa back into their own half. They opened the scoring after 18 minutes.
Sergio Aguero played square, Kevin De Bruyne’s lovely dummy allowed the ball to reach Riyad Mahrez. Mahrez took the ball on, waltzed into the box past weak challenges from Drinkwater and Kortney Hause, and fired in at the near post.
The second arrived six minutes later and it was more poor defending from the hosts. Drinkwater was robbed of the ball in his own box by David Silva, following good work from Aguero, and the ball fell to Mahrez, who slammed home from 10 yards.
A devastating 10-minute period was completed by Aguero. De Bruyne was the architect as he fed his team mate, about 20 yards out, to rifle one past Orjan Nyland for 3-0. The shot did have power, but Nyland got hands to it and couldn’t quite keep it out.
(Image: PA)
A fourth could have arrived before the 45th-minute, but it was 4-0 on the stroke of half-time when De Bruyne charged into the vacant space down Villa’s left, sent in an excellent low cross and Gabriel Jesus was on hand to fire home.
The fifth arrived 12 minutes after the restart, David Silva the provider this time to Aguero, who skipped past Elmohamady, Tyrone Mings backed off, and Aguero curled into the bottom corner from about 12 yards.
The visitors could have had more – notably when Mings cleared one off the line and Jesus twice came close – and a sixth did arrive nine minutes from time.
It was the matchball for Aguero as Hause gave the ball inexplicably to Mahrez, who played in Aguero and he finished with aplomb to seal an emphatic win that moved them back to second in the table.
El Ghazi did score a penalty with the last kick of the game – but it meant little in the grand scheme of things.
Aston Villa: Nyland; Hause, Mings, Konsa; Taylor, Luiz (Nakamba 65), Hourihane (Trezeguet 70), Drinkwater (Lansbury 79), Elmohamady; Grealish, El Ghazi.
Subs: Kalinic, Guilbert, Chester, Vassilev.
Man City: Ederson, Cancelo, Fernandinho (Otamendi 63), Stones, Mendy, Rodrigo (Gundogan 70), D Silva, De Bruyne (Foden 63), Mahrez, Jesus, Aguero.
Subs: Bravo, Walker, Sterling, Bernardo.
Referee: Jonathan Moss
Attendance: 41,823


birminghammail--2020-01-13--Club ‘set their sights’ on transfer deal for Aston Villa defender - reports

Aston Villa defender James Chester is a target for Championship side Middlesbrough this month , according to reports .
Chester has only made two appearances this season , both in cup competitions , after a difficult 12 months spent mostly on the treatment table .
He 's has been through a gruelling injury spell after a recurring knee problem finally took its toll in a Championship clash against Ipswich Town last January .
That kept Chester out for the rest of the promotion campaign , with the centre-back admitting after the play-off final win against Derby County in May he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
After the 30-year-old worked hard to return to training , there was another set back when he suffered a hamstring injury in pre-season .
It was another another slow and cautious recovery period with Chester finally making his return to action when he was handed the captain 's armband again for the 5-0 victory against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup quarter-final before Christmas .
He also started in the third round of the FA Cup at Fulham on January 4 as Villa slipped to a 2-1 defeat .
Football Insider report that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a deal for Chester as they target defensive reinforcements .
Jonathan Woodgate is thought to be keeping tabs on Chester ’ s situation at Villa Park with the Wales international out of contract in the summer .
Tyrone Mings and Bjorn Engels have been the centre-backs used most by Dean Smith this season , while Ezri Konsa and Kortney Hause featured in the 6-1 defeat against Manchester City on Sunday with Chester on the bench .

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Aston Villa defender James Chester is a target for Championship side Middlesbrough this month, according to reports.
Chester has only made two appearances this season, both in cup competitions, after a difficult 12 months spent mostly on the treatment table.
He's has been through a gruelling injury spell after a recurring knee problem finally took its toll in a Championship clash against Ipswich Town last January.
That kept Chester out for the rest of the promotion campaign, with the centre-back admitting after the play-off final win against Derby County in May he had caused indefinite damage to his body.
After the 30-year-old worked hard to return to training, there was another set back when he suffered a hamstring injury in pre-season.
It was another another slow and cautious recovery period with Chester finally making his return to action when he was handed the captain's armband again for the 5-0 victory against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup quarter-final before Christmas.
He also started in the third round of the FA Cup at Fulham on January 4 as Villa slipped to a 2-1 defeat.
Football Insider report that Championship Boro have 'set their sights' on a deal for Chester as they target defensive reinforcements.
Jonathan Woodgate is thought to be keeping tabs on Chester’s situation at Villa Park with the Wales international out of contract in the summer.
Tyrone Mings and Bjorn Engels have been the centre-backs used most by Dean Smith this season, while Ezri Konsa and Kortney Hause featured in the 6-1 defeat against Manchester City on Sunday with Chester on the bench.


birminghammail--2020-01-13--Driver crashes into own garage - causing it to collapse around car in epic parking fail

These pictures show the ultimate parking fail - a motorist who crashed into their own garage causing it to collapse around them .
Photos show the aftermath after the driver of a grey Honda freed by fire crews from the wreckage which completely destroyed his garage .
The walls had collapsed and the roof was laying on top of the car - so the two people inside the car had to be pulled to safety through the boot .
The cause of the crash is unclear , but rescuers from the fire service have confirmed that the vechicle involved was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Wadebridge , Cornwall .
Wadebridge Community Fire Station shared pictures and details of the incident , which show the car still in the remains of the garage , surrounded by rubble .
They posted on Facebook : `` This afternoon , firefighters from Wadebridge and Bodmin Community Fire Station were alerted to a single vehicle road traffic collision in Wadebridge .
`` On arrival it became apparent that the vehicle had collided with a residential property and two people were trapped inside .
`` The crew stabilised the garage before rescuing both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` They were both checked over by South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust and remarkably were relatively uninjured .
`` Devon & Cornwall Police were also in attendance . ''
A spokesperson later added : `` It was their own garage , I ca n't disclose any more information than that . ''

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (John Bett, James Rodger)

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These pictures show the ultimate parking fail - a motorist who crashed into their own garage causing it to collapse around them.
Photos show the aftermath after the driver of a grey Honda freed by fire crews from the wreckage which completely destroyed his garage.
The walls had collapsed and the roof was laying on top of the car - so the two people inside the car had to be pulled to safety through the boot.
The cause of the crash is unclear, but rescuers from the fire service have confirmed that the vechicle involved was attempting to park at his own home in Wadebridge, Cornwall.
Wadebridge Community Fire Station shared pictures and details of the incident, which show the car still in the remains of the garage, surrounded by rubble.
They posted on Facebook: "This afternoon, firefighters from Wadebridge and Bodmin Community Fire Station were alerted to a single vehicle road traffic collision in Wadebridge.
"On arrival it became apparent that the vehicle had collided with a residential property and two people were trapped inside.
"The crew stabilised the garage before rescuing both casualties through the boot of the vehicle.
(Image: @WadebridgeCFRS /SWNS.COM)
"They were both checked over by South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust and remarkably were relatively uninjured.
"Devon & Cornwall Police were also in attendance."
A spokesperson later added: "It was their own garage, I can't disclose any more information than that."


birminghammail--2020-01-13--Meet the Birmingham support worker turned SAS Who Dares Wins star on Channel 4

A part time support worker is flying the flag for Birmingham in the new series of SAS : Who Dares Wins .
The gruelling show sees 25 hopefuls face an intense SAS-style training course led by chief instructor Ant Middleton .
New for the series is a fifth member of the DS , Jay Morton , who 's started the series undercover in the group acting as their eyes and ears before swapping over to the other side , joining Ant , Foxy , Billy and Ollie .
In another new element for the series , along with facing tough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will have the added challenge of operating on the oceans around the highlands of Scotland .
Scotland ’ s rugged coastline , volatile weather and harsh landscapes make for the perfect environment to help create the ultimate soldier and is where the world ’ s most admired , and feared , elite military operatives train .
Twenty-nine-year-old Ellise joins 24 other men and women who are taken to a remote Scottish Island and put through what the Directing Staff ( DS ) believe is their toughest , most unforgiving selection course yet .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ turned part time support worker , as well as a mental health advocate .
She says she found the harsh Scottish weather difficult because she hates the cold and her body did n't react to the freezing water very well .
That being said , the hardest part of the course for her was `` the gun drill as it really struck a chord with me . ''
She described the feeling of abseiling as `` amazing '' , adding : `` For the first time ever , I felt indestructible and powerful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the inclusion of female participants for the first time , in line with the Ministry of Defence ’ s announcement that Special Forces selection would be open to women .
But Ellise does n't think that she found the course any harder than her male counterparts : `` Both males and females have their strong points .
We all found different things hard .
Gender played no role in that . ''
Asked if she would ever do it again , she replied : `` 100000 % YES ! ''
and said she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ armed forces `` but due to health problems I haven ’ t been able to . ''
SAS : Who Dares Wins continues on Sunday at 9pm on Channel 4 .

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A part time support worker is flying the flag for Birmingham in the new series of SAS: Who Dares Wins.
The gruelling show sees 25 hopefuls face an intense SAS-style training course led by chief instructor Ant Middleton.
New for the series is a fifth member of the DS, Jay Morton, who's started the series undercover in the group acting as their eyes and ears before swapping over to the other side, joining Ant, Foxy, Billy and Ollie.
In another new element for the series, along with facing tough physical tasks on land, the recruits will have the added challenge of operating on the oceans around the highlands of Scotland.
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Scotland’s rugged coastline, volatile weather and harsh landscapes make for the perfect environment to help create the ultimate soldier and is where the world’s most admired, and feared, elite military operatives train.
Twenty-nine-year-old Ellise joins 24 other men and women who are taken to a remote Scottish Island and put through what the Directing Staff (DS) believe is their toughest, most unforgiving selection course yet.
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Ellise is a part time stunt performer turned part time support worker, as well as a mental health advocate.
She says she found the harsh Scottish weather difficult because she hates the cold and her body didn't react to the freezing water very well.
That being said, the hardest part of the course for her was "the gun drill as it really struck a chord with me."
She described the feeling of abseiling as "amazing", adding: "For the first time ever, I felt indestructible and powerful."
Last year's series saw the inclusion of female participants for the first time, in line with the Ministry of Defence’s announcement that Special Forces selection would be open to women.
But Ellise doesn't think that she found the course any harder than her male counterparts: "Both males and females have their strong points. We all found different things hard. Gender played no role in that."
Asked if she would ever do it again, she replied: "100000% YES!" and said she'd always wanted to be in the armed forces "but due to health problems I haven’t been able to."
SAS: Who Dares Wins continues on Sunday at 9pm on Channel 4.


birminghammail--2020-01-13--Stunning first Serbian Orthodox church in UK branded Birmingham's 'hidden gem'.

Lazarica is the UK 's first purpose built Serbian Orthodox church and is regarded as a hidden gem in the @ @ @ @ @ based on medieval frescoes .

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Stunning first Serbian Orthodox church in UK branded Birmingham's 'hidden gem'.
Lazarica is the UK's first purpose built Serbian Orthodox church and is regarded as a hidden gem in the city with its colourful paintings based on medieval frescoes.


birminghammail--2020-01-13--Labour leadership candidate Jess Phillips sets out plan for universal free childcare

Labour leadership contender Jess Phillips says her proposal for universal free childcare will create thousands of jobs and allow more parents to go out to work .
The Birmingham Yardley MP has set out radical proposals for the state to provide free childcare for all parents , as the leadership contest continues .
She said : `` Universal free childcare will not only provide thousands and thousands of jobs to groups of people who are desperately in need of good secure income , it will also enable masses more people to properly go out to work and make their families @ @ @ @ @ @ @ LBC 's James O'Brien show , she said that the policy of providing free childcare for 15 hours a week , introduced by the last Labour government , had changed her life .
`` One of the single best things that the last Labour government did for me as a young mum was I got 15 hours of free childcare for my son Harry when he was 3 and a half years old .
And that felt like a lifeline .
It felt like it changed the trajectory of the rest of my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she said 15 hours a week was not enough , saying : `` The 15 hours now , I actually can see that it ’ s very limited and it needs massive improvement . ''
She said free childcare should be universal , meaning it is available to everyone regardless of their income , in a similar way to the NHS .
Ms Phillips said that if she fails to become Labour leader , she hopes rival candidate Lisa Nandy gets the job .
She said : `` I think that we need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so I ’ m going to say Lisa Nandy . ''
The MP also said her `` fantasy '' choice for Labour leader would be Barbara Castle , the Labour politician who held a series of ministerial and cabinet posts in the 1960s and 1970s and died in 2002 .
Ms Phillips already has the required nominations from Labour MPs and MEPs to allow her to continue in the contest , but some other contenders may not be so fortunate .
Hopefuls Emily Thornberry and Clive Lewis are set to learn today whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on to the ballot paper in the race to succeed Jeremy Corbyn .
The two frontbenchers have until 2.30pm on Monday to secure the 22 nominations from Labour MPs and MEPs they need to go forward to the next stage of the contest .
Four contenders - Sir Keir Starmer , Rebecca Long-Bailey , Ms Nandy and Ms Phillips - already have the numbers they require to go through .
With a significant number of MPs yet to decide who to back , Ms Thornberry said at the weekend that she was `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but Mr Lewis admitted getting the numbers was `` hard '' .
In the race for deputy leader , which is running in parallel , two candidates - shadow education secretary Angela Rayner and Ian Murray - are already through .
Three others - Richard Burgon on 18 , Rosena Allin-Khan with 17 and Dawn Butler with 15 - are hoping they can also make the cut .
Those who qualify in the two contests then need to get the nominations of 33 local constituency parties or three Labour affiliates - including at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the final postal ballot of party members and registered supporters .
Over the weekend , the left-wing activist group Momentum , which helped propel Mr Corbyn to the leadership in 2015 , said it was recommending support for Ms Long-Bailey and Ms Rayner .
It will now ask its members whether they agree with the recommendations , with ballots - consisting of just two questions - to be sent out this next week .
The group 's backing for Ms Long-Bailey is unsurprising given that she has long been the favoured candidate of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's mantle .
However , many Corbyn-supporting MPs are backing Mr Burgon , the shadow justice secretary , for deputy rather than Ms Rayner , and Momentum 's support will be a significant boost for her campaign .
Although she already has the support of her close friend Ms Long-Bailey , Ms Rayner is distrusted by some on the left after backing Andy Burnham for leader in 2015 rather than Mr Corbyn .

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Labour leadership contender Jess Phillips says her proposal for universal free childcare will create thousands of jobs and allow more parents to go out to work.
The Birmingham Yardley MP has set out radical proposals for the state to provide free childcare for all parents, as the leadership contest continues.
She said: "Universal free childcare will not only provide thousands and thousands of jobs to groups of people who are desperately in need of good secure income, it will also enable masses more people to properly go out to work and make their families' lives better."
Speaking on LBC's James O'Brien show,she said that the policy of providing free childcare for 15 hours a week, introduced by the last Labour government, had changed her life.
"One of the single best things that the last Labour government did for me as a young mum was I got 15 hours of free childcare for my son Harry when he was 3 and a half years old. And that felt like a lifeline. It felt like it changed the trajectory of the rest of my family’s life."
But she said 15 hours a week was not enough, saying: "The 15 hours now, I actually can see that it’s very limited and it needs massive improvement."
She said free childcare should be universal, meaning it is available to everyone regardless of their income, in a similar way to the NHS.
Ms Phillips said that if she fails to become Labour leader, she hopes rival candidate Lisa Nandy gets the job.
She said: "I think that we need a woman leader of the Labour Party so I’m going to say Lisa Nandy."
The MP also said her "fantasy" choice for Labour leader would be Barbara Castle, the Labour politician who held a series of ministerial and cabinet posts in the 1960s and 1970s and died in 2002.
Ms Phillips already has the required nominations from Labour MPs and MEPs to allow her to continue in the contest, but some other contenders may not be so fortunate.
Hopefuls Emily Thornberry and Clive Lewis are set to learn today whether they stand a chance of making it on to the ballot paper in the race to succeed Jeremy Corbyn.
The two frontbenchers have until 2.30pm on Monday to secure the 22 nominations from Labour MPs and MEPs they need to go forward to the next stage of the contest.
Four contenders - Sir Keir Starmer, Rebecca Long-Bailey, Ms Nandy and Ms Phillips - already have the numbers they require to go through.
With a significant number of MPs yet to decide who to back, Ms Thornberry said at the weekend that she was "fairly confident" of making it, but Mr Lewis admitted getting the numbers was "hard".
In the race for deputy leader, which is running in parallel, two candidates - shadow education secretary Angela Rayner and Ian Murray - are already through.
Three others - Richard Burgon on 18, Rosena Allin-Khan with 17 and Dawn Butler with 15 - are hoping they can also make the cut.
Those who qualify in the two contests then need to get the nominations of 33 local constituency parties or three Labour affiliates - including at least two trade unions - to enter the final postal ballot of party members and registered supporters.
Over the weekend, the left-wing activist group Momentum, which helped propel Mr Corbyn to the leadership in 2015, said it was recommending support for Ms Long-Bailey and Ms Rayner.
It will now ask its members whether they agree with the recommendations, with ballots - consisting of just two questions - to be sent out this next week.
The group's backing for Ms Long-Bailey is unsurprising given that she has long been the favoured candidate of the left to take on Mr Corbyn's mantle.
However, many Corbyn-supporting MPs are backing Mr Burgon, the shadow justice secretary, for deputy rather than Ms Rayner, and Momentum's support will be a significant boost for her campaign.
Although she already has the support of her close friend Ms Long-Bailey, Ms Rayner is distrusted by some on the left after backing Andy Burnham for leader in 2015 rather than Mr Corbyn.


birminghammail--2020-01-13--Aston Villa Q&A live - Manchester City hammering, Pepe Reina, no striker

Hello and welcome to today 's live Aston Villa Q & A - a chance for supporters to get issues @ @ @ @ @ chest .
Dean Smith 's side are fresh from a walloping at the hands of @ @ @ @ @ halt on Villa 's upturn in form in the Premier League and Carabao Cup .
@ @ @ @ @ was riddled with errors , sloppiness and an apparent lack of belief - not the @ @ @ @ @ in a relegation dog fight .
However , Villa go into a crucial run of @ @ @ @ @ in the coming weeks , starting at Brighton on Saturday .
The main issue , @ @ @ @ @ of a striker .
Sporting director Jesus Garcia Pitarch , according to Smith , has @ @ @ @ @ a new forward through the door .
Here , in our latest Q & A @ @ @ @ @ Preece for the very latest in terms of new signings , current form and hopes @ @ @ @ @ campaign .
Get your questions in , below .

16:04 KEY EVENT
Grealish to Old Trafford?
Here, Manchester United writer at the MEN , Rich Fay , explains Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s stance in terms of the possibility of signing Villa’s talismanic captain Jack Grealish amid reports.
Do Manchester United actually want Grealish, is he OGS’s top target in this window or the next?
United have never once mentioned him as a target and there is not believed to be any real interest from Old Trafford, yet.
The links come from association with United keen to add young British talents to their squad and Grealish quite obviously falls under that category.Here, United writer at the MEN , Rich Fay , explains exactly United and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s stance in terms of the possibility of signing Villa’s talismanic captain.
Do Manchester United actually want Grealish, is he OGS’s top target in this window or the next?
United have never once mentioned him as a target and there is not believed to be any real interest from Old Trafford, yet.
The links come from association with United keen to add young British talents to their squad and Grealish quite obviously falls under that category.
Jadon Sancho and James Maddison are genuine targets for the club, but a player like Grealish is viewed by many as being in the tier below.
How much would United be willing to pay for a player of his ilk?
Having paid £80m for Harry Maguire last summer it is fair to assume United would have to pay another big fee to land Grealish.
Fred cost the club £52m from Shakhtar so you’d have to expect a similar fee to be expected from Aston Villa, even if they were to go down.
Where would he fit into United’s system?
He’d be expected to start every week, particularly if the fee was over £50m. United’s midfield is their weak point and he would have little competition playing as the attacking midfielder in their current 4-3-3 set-up.
What’s the likelihood of United signing Grealish?
Still unlikely. Grealish is not currently under consideration and there are at least five or six options ahead of him at the moment.
United’s transfer policy for British young talent continues to fan the flames but right now there are no plans to sign him.
READ MORE: The Manchester United transfer update surrounding Jack Grealish


birminghammail--2020-01-13--'Big concern' - Former Aston Villa man provides worrying Premier League verdict

Former Aston Villa defender Stephen Warnock has sent a stark warning to his old side after their 6-1 hammering at home to Manchester City .
Dean Smith 's men fell into the relegation zone after the humbling defeat at Villa Park , their third loss in five league matches .
Sergio Aguero bagged a hat-trick and Riyad Mahrez also netted a brace as the two-time reigning champions moved up to second in the Premier League .
Whilst shipping six goals at home is a big issue , Warnock actually turned his attention to Villa 's attack when comparing the club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We are in January and if you think you are down in January , you should n't be playing at the football club , '' Warnock told Sky Sports .
`` My big concern with Aston Villa is when I look at other teams in and around them at the likes of Watford and Southampton , they have goalscorers and Aston Villa do n't .
`` They do n't have that 15 to 20 goalscorer who is going to keep them in the league . ''
Villa boss Smith has insisted that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season by the result against City and Warnock has added that it 's critical the club moves forward quickly .
`` They came into the game on the back of a good couple of results but it 's always one of those matches which is going to be very difficult , '' Warnock added .
`` Personally I think they should try and shrug it off as quickly as they can and not focus too much on that game .
`` They are not going to stay up by beating teams at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to stay up if they beat teams in and around them in the competition . ''

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Former Aston Villa defender Stephen Warnock has sent a stark warning to his old side after their 6-1 hammering at home to Manchester City.
Dean Smith's men fell into the relegation zone after the humbling defeat at Villa Park, their third loss in five league matches.
Sergio Aguero bagged a hat-trick and Riyad Mahrez also netted a brace as the two-time reigning champions moved up to second in the Premier League.
Whilst shipping six goals at home is a big issue, Warnock actually turned his attention to Villa's attack when comparing the club with their fellow relegation battle rivals.
"We are in January and if you think you are down in January, you shouldn't be playing at the football club," Warnock told Sky Sports.
"My big concern with Aston Villa is when I look at other teams in and around them at the likes of Watford and Southampton, they have goalscorers and Aston Villa don't.
"They don't have that 15 to 20 goalscorer who is going to keep them in the league."
Villa boss Smith has insisted that his side will not be defined this season by the result against City and Warnock has added that it's critical the club moves forward quickly.
"They came into the game on the back of a good couple of results but it's always one of those matches which is going to be very difficult," Warnock added.
"Personally I think they should try and shrug it off as quickly as they can and not focus too much on that game.
"They are not going to stay up by beating teams at the top of the league, they are going to stay up if they beat teams in and around them in the competition."


birminghammail--2020-01-13--Golf war erupts over family adventure course plans at 'prestigious' Walsall venue

A 'golf war ' has broken out between owners of two facilities based on the same Walsall site where plans for an adventure course have been approved .
Walsall Council 's planning committee approved the bid by Colin Andrews to introduce the crazy golf-style facility at Calderfields Driving Range on Aldridge Road , at a meeting last week .
But Tranter Richards , who own Calderfields Golf and Country Club , strongly objected to the plan , branding the adventure course as `` far from aesthetically pleasing '' and harming the Green Belt area the site is in .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreement which prohibits the use of their 179-space car park for anything other than the driving range and shop .
Representatives for Mr Andrews said the adventure course would create jobs and promote healthy communities through outdoor sport and recreation .
Officers advised the committee that any legal dispute over the use of the car park was not a material planning consideration and would have to be resolved through civil proceedings between the two parties .
Daniel Lowe , general manager of Calderfields Golf and Country Club , said : `` Eleven years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club , car park and assets to current owners Tranter Richards and retained the golf driving range and shop as a stand alone business .
`` Over the last decade , Tranter Richards have invested heavily into the venue to become arguably Walsall 's most prestigious wedding and golfing venue .
`` With all of the aforementioned , it is not uncommon for all of the car park and disabled bays to reach maximum capacity '' The proposed venture with its four by four jeeps , crashed aeroplanes , large imitation animals are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a seaside resort or theme park .
`` These proposals completely degrade the value of protecting the Green Belt site and does not demonstrate very special reasons to be constructed on protected open space .
`` There is no parking whatsoever to service this proposal .
Parking becomes a major issue and a legal agreement precludes any use of an existing car park except for the driving range and shop . ''
James Brooks , representing Mr Andrews , said : `` Having this type of facility would help introduce people to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 jobs and provides an immediate £500,000 investment in Walsall . ''
Designer Manraj Singh , also for Mr Andrews , said : `` The social and economic benefits will help contribute towards the creation of healthy communities by encouraging young people to participate in outdoor sport and recreation .
`` Comments have been made that the game would be made unsafe on the grounds of health and safety .
`` Users of the area would be given one putter each to play the game .
It is unlikely that the golf balls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The whole activity is aimed at the whole family .
The adventure game would not be visible and situated behind an existing building . ''
Mr Singh added that most of the 34 letters of objection received were worded the same and added people might not have understood what they were putting their name to .
But ward councillor Aftab Nawaz , who opposed granting permission for the scheme , said : `` You ca n't assume people do n't understand what they are signing .
Residents in my ward are intelligent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''

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A 'golf war' has broken out between owners of two facilities based on the same Walsall site where plans for an adventure course have been approved.
Walsall Council's planning committee approved the bid by Colin Andrews to introduce the crazy golf-style facility at Calderfields Driving Range on Aldridge Road, at a meeting last week.
But Tranter Richards, who own Calderfields Golf and Country Club, strongly objected to the plan, branding the adventure course as "far from aesthetically pleasing" and harming the Green Belt area the site is in.
The company also said it has a legal agreement which prohibits the use of their 179-space car park for anything other than the driving range and shop.
Representatives for Mr Andrews said the adventure course would create jobs and promote healthy communities through outdoor sport and recreation.
Officers advised the committee that any legal dispute over the use of the car park was not a material planning consideration and would have to be resolved through civil proceedings between the two parties.
Daniel Lowe, general manager of Calderfields Golf and Country Club, said: "Eleven years ago, the applicant sold the golf club, car park and assets to current owners Tranter Richards and retained the golf driving range and shop as a stand alone business.
"Over the last decade, Tranter Richards have invested heavily into the venue to become arguably Walsall's most prestigious wedding and golfing venue.
"With all of the aforementioned, it is not uncommon for all of the car park and disabled bays to reach maximum capacity
"The proposed venture with its four by four jeeps, crashed aeroplanes, large imitation animals are far from aesthetically pleasing and commonly found at a seaside resort or theme park.
"These proposals completely degrade the value of protecting the Green Belt site and does not demonstrate very special reasons to be constructed on protected open space.
"There is no parking whatsoever to service this proposal. Parking becomes a major issue and a legal agreement precludes any use of an existing car park except for the driving range and shop."
James Brooks, representing Mr Andrews, said: "Having this type of facility would help introduce people to the game.
"It also creates 10 jobs and provides an immediate £500,000 investment in Walsall."
Designer Manraj Singh, also for Mr Andrews, said: "The social and economic benefits will help contribute towards the creation of healthy communities by encouraging young people to participate in outdoor sport and recreation.
"Comments have been made that the game would be made unsafe on the grounds of health and safety.
"Users of the area would be given one putter each to play the game. It is unlikely that the golf balls would be flying through the air.
"The whole activity is aimed at the whole family. The adventure game would not be visible and situated behind an existing building."
Mr Singh added that most of the 34 letters of objection received were worded the same and added people might not have understood what they were putting their name to.
But ward councillor Aftab Nawaz, who opposed granting permission for the scheme, said: "You can't assume people don't understand what they are signing. Residents in my ward are intelligent people who would have read the letters."


birminghammail--2020-01-13--Prince William and Prince Harry issue explosive joint-statement blasting 'false stories'

Prince William and Prince Harry have issued a joint statement on Monday , denying `` false stories '' in the press .
The Duke of Cambridge and Duke of Sussex both put their names on a statement issued by Buckingham Palace on Monday .
The statement from the brothers came on the same day `` crisis '' talks are reportedly set to take place at Sandringham .
The statement reads : “ Despite clear denials , a false story ran in a UK newspaper today speculating about the relationship between The Duke of Sussex and The Duke of Cambridge .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the issues surrounding mental health , the use of inflammatory language in this way is offensive and potentially harmful.
” The 93-year-old Queen will meet Harry , Prince Charles , 71 , and William for the emergency summit on the Sandringham royal estate to sort out the next stage .
It is understood the four will be given written briefings before they meet in person for the first time since this week ’ s bombshell .
A series of proposals have been drawn up following meetings between senior royal aides , civil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police forces including the London Met force who provide security for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex .
It has also been revealed that Harry and Meghan have turned to Elton John after secretly telling him they were planning to quit royal life before they informed the Queen .
They have been inspired by the success of his Aids Foundation , which has raised millions .
And they want to follow its model by hosting star-studded gala dinners to support their chosen charities .
Our insider said : “ Sir Elton is constantly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harry and Meghan and speaks to them every day .
“ He is an inspiration to them and has been an almost motherly figure to them throughout this process .
They made their decision on their own but he has been a shoulder to lean on and listened to them as they spoke about their own plans.
” Another source added : “ He has been their rock .
While he would never tell them what to do he has been a listening ear throughout.
” A spokesman for Sir Elton last night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Harry and Meghan are admirably taking control of their lives .

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Prince William and Prince Harry have issued a joint statement on Monday, denying "false stories" in the press.
The Duke of Cambridge and Duke of Sussex both put their names on a statement issued by Buckingham Palace on Monday.
The statement from the brothers came on the same day "crisis" talks are reportedly set to take place at Sandringham.
The statement reads: “Despite clear denials, a false story ran in a UK newspaper today speculating about the relationship between The Duke of Sussex and The Duke of Cambridge.
“For brothers who care so deeply about the issues surrounding mental health, the use of inflammatory language in this way is offensive and potentially harmful.”
The 93-year-old Queen will meet Harry, Prince Charles, 71, and William for the emergency summit on the Sandringham royal estate to sort out the next stage.
It is understood the four will be given written briefings before they meet in person for the first time since this week’s bombshell.
A series of proposals have been drawn up following meetings between senior royal aides, civil servants from the UK and Canada and police forces including the London Met force who provide security for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
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It has also been revealed that Harry and Meghan have turned to Elton John after secretly telling him they were planning to quit royal life before they informed the Queen.
They have been inspired by the success of his Aids Foundation, which has raised millions.
And they want to follow its model by hosting star-studded gala dinners to support their chosen charities.
Our insider said: “Sir Elton is constantly at the end of the phone for Harry and Meghan and speaks to them every day.
“He is an inspiration to them and has been an almost motherly figure to them throughout this process. They made their decision on their own but he has been a shoulder to lean on and listened to them as they spoke about their own plans.”
Another source added: “He has been their rock. While he would never tell them what to do he has been a listening ear throughout.”
A spokesman for Sir Elton last night said: “Elton supports the fact that Harry and Meghan are admirably taking control of their lives.


birminghammail--2020-01-13--'Learn quickly' - West Brom star's warning to his teammates

Captain Jake Livermore says that West Brom are remaining composed , amid their longest run of the season without a win - but they must learn quickly in order to find their form again .
Albion returned to the top of the Championship table on Saturday evening , but that was despite and not because of their 2-2 draw with Charlton Athletic .
It means they ’ ve now failed to win any of their last five league matches , and have only a single victory to their name in their last seven , in a run stretching back to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who for so long have been their only company at the top of the division , are having a similar wobble ( they ’ ve secured one victory in their last six ) and it ’ s led to what was previously a sizeable gap to the chasing pack now being cut .
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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ 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 ... 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 Livermore , though , while admitting that Albion are currently struggling through a run of poor form , takes solace from the fact that there ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played and insists that lessons will be learned .
“ We are disappointed we haven ’ t turned a lot of those draws into wins .
but on the flip side we are top of the league by a point - we would have taken that , ” Livermore said .
“ We are in a bit of a sticky patch but we are still top of the league .
Yes , we would like to have more points and have more of a cushion , but we can only do what we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a learning curve and I ’ d rather learn now than with five games to go when it could be too late .
“ We need to learn quickly but we have got the staff and manager to do that and we have the backing of the supporters as well .
They were great at Charlton .
“ They filled that stand and didn ’ t shut up for a minute .
We want to do it for them , for our staff .
It ’ s in our hands and we will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , then , that Albion have found victories hard to come by of late ?
Charlton on Saturday was a particularly frustrating result , given that they had the lead twice only to relinquish it on both occasions .
It ’ s extremely likely that sides in the 46-game Championship will stumble at some point , and skipper Livermore appreciates that - but he has urged improvement , starting with Stoke at home next Monday .
“ Teams are obviously studying us and analysing us , ” Livermore continued .
“ Every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ final for us but what we have got to remember is every week is a cup final for the other 23 teams in the league .
“ We appreciate it ’ s going to be difficult .
We didn ’ t deal with a couple of set-pieces .
“ That ’ s tough , it ’ s tough , but let ’ s not forget that in previous games West Brom have been that side who nick goals from set-pieces and hang on in games .
“ We can ’ t knock teams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a certain style .
All we can do is manage what we do and we need to be better .
”

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Captain Jake Livermore says that West Brom are remaining composed, amid their longest run of the season without a win - but they must learn quickly in order to find their form again.
Albion returned to the top of the Championship table on Saturday evening, but that was despite and not because of their 2-2 draw with Charlton Athletic.
It means they’ve now failed to win any of their last five league matches, and have only a single victory to their name in their last seven, in a run stretching back to the beginning of December.
Leeds United, who for so long have been their only company at the top of the division, are having a similar wobble (they’ve secured one victory in their last six) and it’s led to what was previously a sizeable gap to the chasing pack now being cut.
Livermore, though, while admitting that Albion are currently struggling through a run of poor form, takes solace from the fact that there’s still plenty of football to be played and insists that lessons will be learned.
“We are disappointed we haven’t turned a lot of those draws into wins. but on the flip side we are top of the league by a point - we would have taken that,” Livermore said.
“We are in a bit of a sticky patch but we are still top of the league. Yes, we would like to have more points and have more of a cushion, but we can only do what we can do.
“It’s a learning curve and I’d rather learn now than with five games to go when it could be too late.
“We need to learn quickly but we have got the staff and manager to do that and we have the backing of the supporters as well. They were great at Charlton.
“They filled that stand and didn’t shut up for a minute. We want to do it for them, for our staff. It’s in our hands and we will do all we can.”
Why is it, then, that Albion have found victories hard to come by of late?
Charlton on Saturday was a particularly frustrating result, given that they had the lead twice only to relinquish it on both occasions.
It’s extremely likely that sides in the 46-game Championship will stumble at some point, and skipper Livermore appreciates that - but he has urged improvement, starting with Stoke at home next Monday.
“Teams are obviously studying us and analysing us,” Livermore continued.
“Every week has got to be a cup final for us but what we have got to remember is every week is a cup final for the other 23 teams in the league.
“We appreciate it’s going to be difficult. We didn’t deal with a couple of set-pieces.
“That’s tough, it’s tough, but let’s not forget that in previous games West Brom have been that side who nick goals from set-pieces and hang on in games.
“We can’t knock teams who play a certain way or in a certain style. All we can do is manage what we do and we need to be better.”


birminghammail--2020-01-13--Love Island petition to axe trophy hunter Ollie Williams hits 17,000 signatures

A petition to remove a big game hunter from the new Love Island has hit 17,000 signatures .
Pictures of Ollie Williams posing next to the carcasses of a warthog , water buffalo and giant eland were circulating online over the weekend , infuriating fans of the show .
Viewers have since set up a petition calling for him to be removed from the show and by Monday lunchtime it had already passed 17,000 signatures and was rising rapidly .
A message alongside the Change.org petition said : `` Ollie Williams who is due to enter Winter Love Island has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hunter .
`` He has proudly posed with an array of dead endangered animals including warthog and water buffalos among other animals he killed in Africa in order to promote his hunting business , Cornish Sporting Agency .
`` The disgusting photos were posted on an Instagram account that was deleted before it was announced that Ollie would be one of the contestants joining the winter series of Love Island in South Africa .
`` ITV allowing him to be on the show is implying that they are okay with his sick and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be allowed to take part or compete in the Love Island series and he should not be allowed on a such a public platform . ''
Former Love Island contestant , Olivia Bowen Buckland , has also called for the heir to a Cornish estate to be axed , tweeting : `` Ca n't agree with killing for sport .
Wow we would not get along !
`` This contestant should be axed .
A platform should not be given to someone who trophy hunts . ''
However it appears for now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have `` no intention '' of sending him home .
A source told the Daily Mail : `` It is highly unlikely Ollie will be booted off the series .
He 's part of the lineup and already filmed the first episode – bosses see no reason to kick him off .
`` Love Island cast Ollie out of thousands of applicants and are sticking to their decision .
`` They 're hoping this will all blow over once the audience gets to know Ollie after seeing him on screen . ''
Ollie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the show after none of the girls stepped forward for him .
However he did pair up with Paige Turley and after a rocky start in which she friendzoned him , things appeared to be looking up towards the end of the first episode .

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A petition to remove a big game hunter from the new Love Island has hit 17,000 signatures.
Pictures of Ollie Williams posing next to the carcasses of a warthog, water buffalo and giant eland were circulating online over the weekend, infuriating fans of the show.
Viewers have since set up a petition calling for him to be removed from the show and by Monday lunchtime it had already passed 17,000 signatures and was rising rapidly.
A message alongside the Change.org petition said: "Ollie Williams who is due to enter Winter Love Island has been exposed as a bloodthirsty big trophy hunter.
(Image: Joel Anderson/ITV/PA Wire)
"He has proudly posed with an array of dead endangered animals including warthog and water buffalos among other animals he killed in Africa in order to promote his hunting business, Cornish Sporting Agency.
"The disgusting photos were posted on an Instagram account that was deleted before it was announced that Ollie would be one of the contestants joining the winter series of Love Island in South Africa.
"ITV allowing him to be on the show is implying that they are okay with his sick and sadistic hobby.
"Ollie Williams should not be allowed to take part or compete in the Love Island series and he should not be allowed on a such a public platform."
Former Love Island contestant , Olivia Bowen Buckland, has also called for the heir to a Cornish estate to be axed, tweeting: "Can't agree with killing for sport. Wow we would not get along!
"This contestant should be axed. A platform should not be given to someone who trophy hunts."
However it appears for now bosses are sticking to their guns and have "no intention" of sending him home.
A source told the Daily Mail : "It is highly unlikely Ollie will be booted off the series. He's part of the lineup and already filmed the first episode – bosses see no reason to kick him off.
"Love Island cast Ollie out of thousands of applicants and are sticking to their decision.
"They're hoping this will all blow over once the audience gets to know Ollie after seeing him on screen."
Ollie didn't have the most successful start to the show after none of the girls stepped forward for him.
However he did pair up with Paige Turley and after a rocky start in which she friendzoned him, things appeared to be looking up towards the end of the first episode.
Love Island continues on ITV2 tonight at 9pm.


birminghammail--2020-01-13--Reese's sell-out peanut butter Easter egg is back at Iceland for 2020 and it costs just £4

Hershey is set to sell a creamy Reese 's peanut butter chocolate egg for Easter - and it will be @ @ @ @ @ And any chocolate fans can pick up the Reese 's chocolate egg ahead of the @ @ @ @ @ , Easter Sunday falls on April 12 , with Good Friday on April 10 .
@ @ @ @ @ the egg to the brim with peanut butter .
Instead of biting into it , @ @ @ @ @ the treat .
The egg is priced at £4 can be bought from Iceland .
@ @ @ @ @ in an orange box .
Reese 's fans can also buy a magnitude of other @ @ @ @ @ , including a Peanut Butter Reester Bunny ( £3 ) , Reese 's Peanut Butter @ @ @ @ @ ) and Reese 's Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Egg ( 60p ) .

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Hershey is set to sell a creamy Reese's peanut butter chocolate egg for Easter - and it will be on sale in Iceland.
Iceland, the frozen food specialist, operates multiple stores across Birmingham.
And any chocolate fans can pick up the Reese's chocolate egg ahead of the annual celebration.
This year, Easter Sunday falls on April 12, with Good Friday on April 10.
American chocolatier Hershey has filled the egg to the brim with peanut butter.
Instead of biting into it, you can cut slices of the treat.
The egg is priced at £4 can be bought from Iceland.
It weighs 170g and comes in an orange box.
Reese's fans can also buy a magnitude of other peanut butter-filled goodies at Iceland, including a Peanut Butter Reester Bunny (£3), Reese's Peanut Butter Mini Reester Bunnies (£2) and Reese's Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Egg (60p).


birminghammail--2020-01-13--Latest Aston Villa injury news and return dates as crucial Brighton clash beckons

Aston Villa slipped back into the relegation zone before they kicked off against Manchester City on Sunday .
Watford ’ s win against Bournemouth earlier in the day meant Dean Smith ’ s side had taken up residence in the bottom three ahead of their late kick-off at home to the reigning Premier League champions .
And Villa ended the day feeling even more glum after a 6-1 thrashing , falling to their heaviest defeat of the season A crucial trip to Brighton on Saturday beckons and here 's a full rundown of all the injuries Smith and Villa are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Targett returned to training last week following a hamstring injury but was n't fit to play vs Man City .
With Smith has said : ( January 12 ) `` He ’ s been training and training on the pitch with the rest of the group now as well .
We need to get him fit and ready . ''
Details : The striker was sidelined against for Sunday 's Man City clash having also missed the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at Leicester .
What Smith has said : ( January 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again today either .
He left the training ground ill on Tuesday so we ’ ll have to see how he is . ''
Details : Davis needed to be replaced during the second half of Villa 's Carabao Cup victory over Wolves at the end of October .
The striker overstretched his hamstring and has n't been seen since .
What Smith has said : ( January 7 ) `` Keinan Davis is still not training with us . ''
Details : Steer started in goal due to Tom Heaton 's absence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to play eight minutes before he was forced off .
The goalkeeper hurt himself after attempting a save and Orjan Nyland was brought on .
What Smith has said : `` We ’ ve also got four international goalkeepers at the football club .
`` Unfortunately Jed Steer got injured within four minutes of his first game of the season against Wolves – he ’ s out for another couple of months at least . ''
Details : McGinn pressed Southampton 's back line before brilliantly blocking Cedric 's clearance , only to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stick into the turf .
Scotland 's player of the year departed the field in considerable pain and was helped by two of Villa 's medical staff as he hobbled down the touchline .
What Smith said : `` He ’ s on crutches .
He ’ s obviously very disappointed , he ’ s got an ankle fracture .
He ’ s a strong character though .
He ’ ll come back a stronger person and a better player . ''
Details : The former Burnley stopper had to come off after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wood 's header late on at Turf Moor .
Nyland came on for Heaton , leaving Villa with only two senior 'keepers at the club .
What Smith said : `` Tom is a player I wanted to bring in at the start of the season , Premier League player , England goalkeeper , a great character and a leader .
`` He ’ s proven that in the dressing room already , I feel for him and his family because he ’ d been nailed on to go to the Euros in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I ’ m not sure of the actual extent .
I ’ ve been told they are significant knee injuries , so they will go and see the experts .
I won ’ t go into the medical terminology of what they ’ ve done I ’ ve just been told significant knee injury .
`` We ’ ve just spoken and it ’ s out for the season , that ’ s all I need to know to be honest , so I can start planning for the rest of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scoring his fifth league goal of the season , Wesley 's game was ended after a heavy tackle from Burnley defender Ben Mee .
The striker has since been ruled out for the rest of the campaign .
What Smith said : `` Young Wesley , our record signing has come in , awful lot of pressure on his shoulders , made his debut for Brazil this season and was playing really well in the game , scored a good goal and unfortunately for him he is out for the season as well @ @

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Aston Villa's battle against Premier League relegation continues on Sunday, as Dean Smith's side face a daunting trip to Liverpool.
It's the Reds' first game at Anfield since wrapping up the league title, but do come into the game on the back of a 4-0 thumping by Man City.
Villa meanwhile, will be looking to kick-start their fight for survival, after picking up just two points from the first four games following the return of football last month,
Smith bemoaned the hectic fixture schedule in the opening portion of the restart, but has now had a full week to prepare for Jurgen Klopp's champions.
Ahead of tomorrow's game here's Villa's injury list in full...
Wesley Moraes
Injury: Knee, anterior cruciate ligament
Details: Wesley was carried from the Turf Moor pitch after a heavy tackle by Burnley defender Ben Mee on New Year's Day. The striker has since been ruled out for the rest of the campaign, and while he is happy to update fans on his return, it is all eyes on next season, for Villa's record signing.
Last match: Wednesday, January 1: Burnley 1-2 Aston Villa
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What Smith said: When asked how Wesley was progressing, he replied: "As we expected them to but they won’t be ready for these 10 games."
What Wesley said: “I do my physio everyday, two times a day, so now I feel confident and I feel great,” he told VillaTV.
“I try to do some passing, but sometimes a get a bit of pain, but now the last two or three weeks I feel great.”
Expected return: Summer 2020
Tom Heaton
Injury: Knee, anterior cruciate ligament
Details: The former Burnley stopper had to come off after landing heavily when trying to stop Chris Wood's header late on at Turf Moor. Heaton has attempted to do his best in rehab, but Smith confirmed the England international is now focusing on returning at the start of next season.
Last match: Wednesday, January 1: Burnley 1-2 Aston Villa
What Smith said: Similarly to Wesley, the Villa boss confirmed, he wouldn't be available for the final 10 games, as he gave an update on his recovery claiming, "they won’t be ready for these 10 games."
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What Heaton has said: "I'm really pleased with the progress. It feels solid and stable. I'm back out on the grass doing a bit of running and then I am slowly going to build it up.
“In reality, it's going to be a big ask to get back in terms of this season.
“But I'm certainly hopeful to be ready to roll by the time the season kicks off next season, whenever that is going to be.”I'm really pleased with the progress. It feels solid and stable. I'm back out on the grass doing a bit of running and then I am slowly going to build it up."
Expected return: Summer 2020
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Frederic Guilbert
Injury: Knee
Details: The full-back is believed to have tweaked his knee in the hammering at Leicester City, but has been back in full training ahead of the trip to Anfield.
Last match: Monday, March 9: Leicester City 4-0 Aston Villa
What Smith said: "Freddie has trained all week and is pushing for a place."
What he's said: "I follow the (training) programme," Guilbert explained last month. "If I say no, the gaffer will kill me! I have a specific programme because I have pain on my knee. I'm working hard to be present when league restarts."
Expected return: Liverpool (a), July 5.
Matt Targett
Injury: Hamstring
Details: The defender hobbled off in the opening minutes of the defeat to Wolves. Initially, there were fears he could be out for three weeks, although Smith provided a more positive prognosis.
(Image: Getty Images)
Last match: Saturday, June 27: Aston Villa 0-1 Wolves
What Smith said: "Matt's injury isn't as bad as we feared as we're hopeful he'll be back for Crystal Palace."
Expected return: Crystal Palace (H), July 12.
Ezri Konsa
Injury: Bruised foot
Details: Konsa has started all four of Villa's games, post-suspension, but Smith has revealed he has been out of training in the week leading up to Liverpool and is a major doubt.
What Smith said: "The only one is Ezri Konsa, who had a bit of a whack on the foot and hasn't trained as of today but we're hopeful he will come through."


birminghammail--2020-01-13--Excruciating moment Love Island's Curtis Pritchard asked whether he has cheated on Maura Higgins by

Excruciating moment Love Island's Curtis Pritchard asked whether he has cheated on Maura Higgins by Lorraine

This is the excruciatingly awkward moment Curtis Pritchard was asked whether he cheated on his girlfriend - live on Lorraine .
The Love Island star appeared on the ITV1 daytime favourite alongside presenter Lorraine Kelly .
Curtis and Maura Higgins finished third in Love Island 2019 , losing out to Amber Gill and Greg O'Shea , who won the show .
On Lorraine , Curtis was asked over media reports he cheated on his girlfriend Maura Higgins on New Year 's Eve .
Appearing on Lorraine to talk about the return of Love Island , the reality star also addressed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ straight .
Curtis was apparently caught in a 'passionate clinch ' with a mystery lady on the dancefloor of a High Wycombe nightclub , according to the Mirror Online .
After discussing the first episode of the the new series of Love Island , Lorraine asked Curtis about the `` nonsense '' claims he cheated on Maura .
He said : `` It is nonsense , you ca n't hug somebody or talk to somebody in this day and age without something coming out .
`` Me and Maura are completely fine .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ was in the audience supporting and watching her take part on ITV 's Dancing on Ice .
A spokesperson for Curtis has also denied claims he cheated on girlfriend Maura .

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This is the excruciatingly awkward moment Curtis Pritchard was asked whether he cheated on his girlfriend - live on Lorraine.
The Love Island star appeared on the ITV1 daytime favourite alongside presenter Lorraine Kelly.
Curtis and Maura Higgins finished third in Love Island 2019, losing out to Amber Gill and Greg O'Shea, who won the show.
Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague finished second.
On Lorraine, Curtis was asked over media reports he cheated on his girlfriend Maura Higgins on New Year's Eve.
Appearing on Lorraine to talk about the return of Love Island, the reality star also addressed the cheating allegations to set the record straight.
Curtis was apparently caught in a 'passionate clinch' with a mystery lady on the dancefloor of a High Wycombe nightclub, according to the Mirror Online .
After discussing the first episode of the the new series of Love Island, Lorraine asked Curtis about the "nonsense" claims he cheated on Maura.
He said: "It is nonsense, you can't hug somebody or talk to somebody in this day and age without something coming out.
"Me and Maura are completely fine."
He want on to say he was in the audience supporting and watching her take part on ITV's Dancing on Ice.
A spokesperson for Curtis has also denied claims he cheated on girlfriend Maura.
Lorraine airs weekdays from 9am on ITV.


birminghammail--2020-01-13--School expansion plan revealed but it sparks danger fears in area where baby fell into road in Solih

School expansion plan revealed but it sparks danger fears in area where baby fell into road in Solihull

Fears have been raised that a school expansion in Solihull could add to the risks in an area where a past collision saw a baby fall into the road .
The harrowing incident , which happened in 2018 , was highlighted during a discussion of a £3.5 million scheme for Valley Primary , in Elmdon .
The infant school site , in Fallowfield Road , is set to be sold for housing in order to bankroll the project to house pupils at the expanded junior campus in nearby Old Lode Lane .
Last night ( Thursday ) cabinet agreed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ward councillor Laura McCarthy ( Lib Dem ) said that the plan to teach all the children at one location had prompted some concern that the area would get even busier .
`` In September 2018 we actually had an awful incident where there was a child and a parent hit by a car directly outside of the school and the baby ended up in the busy road .
Fortunately they were okay .
`` This is something that is very , very concerning for local residents and I would like to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And that that is given careful consideration . ''
She had also asked for assurances that any housing built on the infant site was affordable for local people rather than `` £1.2 million houses '' .
Cllr Ian Courts , Leader of Solihull Council , said : `` Basically I think that these are planning points ... indeed if the site is sold for housing development there would be a policy requirement of 40 per cent affordable housing .
`` I suspect that traffic is in the same category ... those points are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a later stage , although I do n't think we 're at that now .
I mean fundamentally this is about trying to give the people a nice new education premises . ''
Currently students are taught at two different locations , a short distance apart , which is a hang-over from when they were the separate Hatchford Brook Junior & Infants and Valley Infants .
It was always intended to look at bringing children together at one location after the merger went through in 2014 , with hopes it would make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A report on the plan had first been considered last autumn but was referred back to officers so that details about the funding arrangements could be fleshed out .
The updated document presented to cabinet this week suggests building work could start on the junior site in 2020 , although as alluded to by Cllr Courts the scheme still needs to go through a formal planning process .

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Fears have been raised that a school expansion in Solihull could add to the risks in an area where a past collision saw a baby fall into the road.
The harrowing incident, which happened in 2018, was highlighted during a discussion of a £3.5 million scheme for Valley Primary, in Elmdon.
The infant school site, in Fallowfield Road, is set to be sold for housing in order to bankroll the project to house pupils at the expanded junior campus in nearby Old Lode Lane. Last night (Thursday) cabinet agreed to move forward with the proposals.
(Image: Solihull Council)
But ward councillor Laura McCarthy (Lib Dem) said that the plan to teach all the children at one location had prompted some concern that the area would get even busier.
"In September 2018 we actually had an awful incident where there was a child and a parent hit by a car directly outside of the school and the baby ended up in the busy road. Fortunately they were okay.
"This is something that is very, very concerning for local residents and I would like to see that the traffic situation is addressed. And that that is given careful consideration."
She had also asked for assurances that any housing built on the infant site was affordable for local people rather than "£1.2 million houses".
Cllr Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull Council, said: "Basically I think that these are planning points ... indeed if the site is sold for housing development there would be a policy requirement of 40 per cent affordable housing.
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"I suspect that traffic is in the same category ... those points are noted and will be taken care of at a later stage, although I don't think we're at that now. I mean fundamentally this is about trying to give the people a nice new education premises."
Currently students are taught at two different locations, a short distance apart, which is a hang-over from when they were the separate Hatchford Brook Junior & Infants and Valley Infants.
It was always intended to look at bringing children together at one location after the merger went through in 2014, with hopes it would make the running more efficient and benefit pupils.
A report on the plan had first been considered last autumn but was referred back to officers so that details about the funding arrangements could be fleshed out.
The updated document presented to cabinet this week suggests building work could start on the junior site in 2020, although as alluded to by Cllr Courts the scheme still needs to go through a formal planning process.


birminghammail--2020-01-13--Police chief attacks West Midlands Trains for 'dangerous and overcrowded' services

A police chief has called a public over failing timetables and `` dangerous overcrowded '' services being run by West Midlands Trains .
Passengers are being urged to express their views about the rail company which has been criticised for shocking standards over the last few months .
David Jamieson , West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner , and Councillor Ian Ward , the Leader of Birmingham City Council , are now organising a public hearing to discuss the `` chaotic services . ''
Mr Jamieson , said : `` I share the public ’ s extreme concern and frustration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overcrowded trains and platforms where commuters are often stranded by trains which turn up late or don ’ t arrive at all .
`` This has had an impact on police officers and our services and I regret to say from my own personal perspective in recent weeks I have not witnessed any improvement at all .
`` In fact , as a regular train user myself , I think the service has got worse and public safety continues to be at risk .
“ Since I raised this issue last year , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Mayor and the Government .
I won ’ t let up the pressure until there is real change and improvement.
” He added : `` I made it clear in December that I would call a public hearing if things did not improve .
`` Since then , I have continued to receive communications from members of the public , as well as the Leader of Birmingham City Council expressing their concerns .
`` Therefore , I am now asking the travelling public to go onto our PCC website and come forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together , we can see if we can find a way of ending this chaos on our railways and ensure the safety of our rail users.
” Councillor Ward , who is also the Lead for Transport on the West Midlands Combined Authority , added : “ A reliable train service is absolutely essential if we 're going to persuade more people to leave the car at home when they travel across Birmingham and the West Midlands .
`` Sadly rail passengers in the region are being let down at the moment .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ West Midlands Trains are growing increasingly frustrated by this unreliable service .
`` Not only does this affect our service provision , it also leads to unnecessary stress and added pressures , particularly for those with child or care responsibilities .
`` This is totally unfair and unacceptable . ''
Last week , the Prime Minister dropped a heavy hint that parent company West Midlands Trains could be stripped of its franchise unless it improved quickly .
He told the House of Commons : `` The bell is tolling for West Midlands Rail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Conservative mayor of the West Midlands , said he had `` lost all faith '' in the franchise operator 's ability to run services .

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A police chief has called a public over failing timetables and "dangerous overcrowded" services being run by West Midlands Trains.
Passengers are being urged to express their views about the rail company which has been criticised for shocking standards over the last few months.
David Jamieson, West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, and Councillor Ian Ward, the Leader of Birmingham City Council , are now organising a public hearing to discuss the "chaotic services."
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Mr Jamieson, said: "I share the public’s extreme concern and frustration in regard to failing timetables, dangerous overcrowded trains and platforms where commuters are often stranded by trains which turn up late or don’t arrive at all.
"This has had an impact on police officers and our services and I regret to say from my own personal perspective in recent weeks I have not witnessed any improvement at all.
"In fact, as a regular train user myself, I think the service has got worse and public safety continues to be at risk.
“Since I raised this issue last year, it has been belatedly taken up by the Mayor and the Government. I won’t let up the pressure until there is real change and improvement.”
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
He added: "I made it clear in December that I would call a public hearing if things did not improve.
"Since then, I have continued to receive communications from members of the public, as well as the Leader of Birmingham City Council expressing their concerns.
"Therefore, I am now asking the travelling public to go onto our PCC website and come forward to share their experiences.
"Hopefully together, we can see if we can find a way of ending this chaos on our railways and ensure the safety of our rail users.”
Councillor Ward, who is also the Lead for Transport on the West Midlands Combined Authority, added: “A reliable train service is absolutely essential if we're going to persuade more people to leave the car at home when they travel across Birmingham and the West Midlands.
"Sadly rail passengers in the region are being let down at the moment.
“Our own staff who regularly use West Midlands Trains are growing increasingly frustrated by this unreliable service.
"Not only does this affect our service provision, it also leads to unnecessary stress and added pressures, particularly for those with child or care responsibilities.
"This is totally unfair and unacceptable."
Last week, the Prime Minister dropped a heavy hint that parent company West Midlands Trains could be stripped of its franchise unless it improved quickly.
He told the House of Commons: "The bell is tolling for West Midlands Rail".
And Andy Street , the Conservative mayor of the West Midlands, said he had "lost all faith" in the franchise operator's ability to run services.